Only 36 hours of the 48 hour contest period permitted for Single Operator stations. Off periods must be a minimum of 60 minutes in length and clearly marked in the log. Listening time counts as operating time. Multi-Operator stations may operate the full 48 hours. |
Object of the contest is for amateurs around the world to contact as many amateurs in other parts of the world as possible during the contest period. |
The 1.8, 3.5, 7, 14, 21 and 28 MHz bands may be used. No WARC bands allowed.
Observance of established band plans is recommended. |
| IV. Types of Competition (for all categories): |
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All entrants must operate within the limits of their chosen category when performing any activity that could impact their submitted score. Transmitters and receivers must be located within a 500 meter diameter circle or within the property limits of the station licensee, whichever is greater. All antennas must be physically connected by wires to the transmitters and receivers used by the entrant. Only the entrant’s callsign can be used to aid the entrant’s score. A different callsign must be used for each entry.
1. Single Operator (Single Band and All Band)
- (a) Single operator stations are those at which one person performs all of the operating, logging, and spotting functions. Only one transmitted signal is allowed at any time. Maximum power allowed is 1500 watts total output power. (SINGLE-OP)
- (b) Low Power: Same as 1(a) except that output power shall not exceed 100 watts. Stations in this category will compete with other low power stations only.
- (c) QRP/p: Same as 1(a) except that output power shall not exceed 5 watts. Stations in this category will compete with other QRP/p stations only.
- (d) Assisted/with Packet: Same as 1(a) except the passive use (no self-spotting) of DX spotting nets or other forms of DX alerting are permitted. Stations in this category will compete with other Assisted stations only. (SINGLE-OP-ASSISTED)
- (e) Tribander/Single Element (TS): Tribander (any type) with a single feedline from the transmitter to the antenna and single element (TS) category. During the contest, an entrant shall use only one (1) tribander for 10, 15, 20 meters and single-element antennas on 40, 80, and 160. (TB-WIRES)
- (f) Band Restricted (BR): An eligible entrant must hold a license restricting operation to less than the six (6) contest bands (160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10) on both modes. Examples of such licenses are: Novice, Technician, 4 class license, etc. Since frequency privileges differ from country to country, competition is within one’s own country. (BAND-LIMITED)
- (g) Rookie (R): An entrant in this category shall have been licensed as a radio amateur three (3) years or less. (ROOKIE)
2. Multi Operator (All band operation only)
3. Use of Packet:
Passive use of packet or internet DX spotting nets is permitted only for Single Operator Assisted/with Packet, Multi-Operator Single Transmitter and Multi-Operator Multi Transmitter stations only. No self spotting by a station or one of its operators is permitted. Stations engaging in self-spotting will be disqualified. |
RS(T) report plus a progressive contact three-digit serial number starting with 001 for the first contact. (Continue to four digits if past 999 and five if past 9999).
Multi-operator multi-transmitter stations use separate serial numbers for each band. Your log MUST show the correct serial number sent for each contact. |
- (a) Contacts between stations on different continents are worth three (3) points on 28, 21 and 14 MHz and six (6) points on 7, 3.5 and 1.8 MHz.
- (b) Contacts between stations on the same continent, but different countries, are worth one (1) point on 28, 21 and 14 MHz and two (2) points on 7, 3.5 and 1.8 MHz.
Exception: For North American stations only - contacts between stations within the North American boundaries (both stations must be located in North America) are worth two (2) points on 28, 21 and 14 MHz and four (4) points on 7, 3.5 and 1.8 MHz.
- (c) Contacts between stations in the same country are worth 1 point regardless of band.
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The multiplier is the number of "valid" prefixes worked. A PREFIX is counted only once regardless of the number of times the same prefix is worked.
- (a) A PREFIX is the letter/numeral combination which forms the first part of the amateur call. Examples: N8, W8, WD8, HG1, HG19, KC2, OE2, OE25, etc.
Any difference in the numbering, lettering, or order of same shall constitute a separate prefix. A station operating from a DXCC country different from that indicated by its callsign is required to sign portable. The portable prefix must be an authorized prefix of the country/call area of operation. In cases of portable operation, the portable designator will then become the prefix.
Example: N8BJQ operating from Wake Island would sign N8BJQ/KH9 or N8BJQ/NH9. KH6XXX operating from Ohio must use an authorized prefix for the U.S. 8th district (W8, K8, etc.).
Portable designators without numbers will be assigned a zero (Ø) after the second letter of the portable designator to form the prefix. Example: PA/N8BJQ would become PAØ.
All calls without numbers will be assigned a zero (Ø) after the first two letters to form the prefix. Example: XEFTJW would count as XEØ.
Maritime mobile, mobile, /A, /E, /J, /P, or interim license class identifiers do not count as prefixes. You may not make up your own prefix.
- (b) Special event, commemorative, and other unique prefix stations are encouraged to participate. Prefixes must be assigned by the licensing authority of the country of operation.
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- Single Operator:
- (a) All Band score = total QSO points from all bands multiplied by the number of different prefixes worked (prefixes are counted only once).
- (b) Single band score = total QSO points on the band multiplied by the number of different prefixes worked.
- Multi Operator: Scoring is the same as Single Operator, All Band.
- A station may be worked once one each band for QSO point credit. Prefix credit can be taken only once.
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Single Operator only. Output power must not exceed 5 watts. You must denote QRP/p on the summary sheet and state the actual maximum output power used for all claimed contacts. Results will be listed in a separate QRP/p section and certificates will be awarded to each top-scoring QRP/p station in the order indicated in Section XI. |
Single Operator only. Output power must not exceed 100 watts. You must indicate low power on the summary sheet and state the actual maximum output power used for all claimed contacts. Results will be listed in a separate low power section and certificates will be awarded to each top-scoring low power station in the order indicated in Section XI. |
Certificates will be awarded to the highest scoring station in each category listed under Section IV.
- In every participating country.
- In each call area of the United States, Canada, Australia, and Asiatic Russia.
All scores will be published. To be eligible for an award, a single operator station must show a minimum of 12 hours of operation and multi-operator stations must show a minimum of 24 hours of operation.
A single band log will be eligible for a single band award only. If a log contains more than one band, it will be judged as an all band entry unless specified otherwise.
In countries or sections where entries justify, second- and third-place awards will be made. |
| XII. Trophies, Plaques, and Donors: |
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| SSB |
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| Single Operator, All Band |
| WORLD |
Stanley Cohen, WD8QDQ |
| USA |
Atilano de Oms, PY5EG |
| EUROPE |
Jim Hoffman, N5FA |
| SOUTH AMERICA |
Ron Moorefield, W8ILC |
| OCEANIA |
Phillip Fraizer, K6ZM Memorial |
| AFRICA |
Peter Sprengel, PY5CC |
| JAPAN |
The DX Family Foundation |
| WORLD Low Power |
Steve Bolia, N8BJQ |
| USA Low Power |
Oklahoma DX Association |
| CANADA Low Power |
Amateur Radio League of Alberta |
| WORLD QRP/p |
Dayton Amateur Radio Association |
| USA QRP/p |
Doug Zwiebel, KR2Q |
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| Single Operator, Single Band |
| WORLD |
John N. Reichert, N4RV |
| WORLD 28 MHz |
Alan Dorhoffer, K2EEK Memorial |
| WORLD 7 MHz |
William D. Johnson, KVØQ |
| WORLD 3.7 Low Power |
Nilay & Berkin Aydogmus, TA3YJ & TA3J |
| OCEANIA |
D. Craig Boyer, AH9B |
| USA 21 MHz |
Bernie Welch, W8IMZ Memorial |
| USA 3.7 MHz |
Lance Johnson Digital Graphics |
| USA 14 MHz Low Power |
Boomer Contest Club |
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| Multi-Operator, Single Transmitter |
| USA |
D. Craig Boyer, AH9B |
| ASIA |
W2MIG Memorial (NT4TT Sponsor) |
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| Multi-Operator, Multi Transmitter |
| NORTH AMERICA |
Burt Curwen, KL7IRT Memorial |
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| Contest Expedition |
| WORLD |
Kansas City DX Club |
| CW |
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| Single Operator, All Band |
| WORLD |
Steve Bolia, N8BJQ |
| USA |
Dennis Motschenbacher, K7BV |
| EUROPE |
Ivo Pezer, 5B4ADA/9A3A |
| OCEANIA |
Tom Morton, K6CT |
| CANADA |
Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) |
| JAPAN |
The DX Family Foundation |
| WORLD Low Power |
Steve Bolia, N8BJQ |
| USA Low Power |
Ron Stark, KU7Y |
| CANADA Low Power |
Amateur Radio League of Alberta |
| ZONE 3 High Power |
Jim Pratt, N6IG |
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| WORLD |
Pedro Piza, Sr., KP4ES Memorial (NP4A Sponsor) |
| WORLD 7 MHz |
William D. Johnson, KVØQ |
| WORLD 3.5 MHz |
Lance Johnson Digital graphics |
| OCEANIA |
D. Craig Boyer, AH9B |
| USA |
Kansas City DX Club |
| USA 28 MHz |
Bernie Welch, W8IMZ Memorial |
| USA 21 MHz |
Wayne Carroll, W4MPY |
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| WORLD |
Ron Blake, N4KE |
| USA |
Austin Regal, N4WW |
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| Multi-Operator, Multi-Transmitter |
| USA |
Oklahoma DX Association |
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| Contest Expedition |
| WORLD |
Steve Bolia, N8BJQ |
| Combined SSB/CW |
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| Single Operator, All Band |
| WORLD |
Al Slater, G3FXB Memorial |
| USA |
D. Craig Boyer, AH9B |
| Club (SSB & CW) |
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| WORLD |
CQ Magazine |
| USA |
Oklahoma DX Association |
A station winning a World trophy will not be considered for a sub-area award. That trophy will be awarded to the runner-up for that area if the returns justify the award. |
A trophy will be awarded each year to the club that has the highest aggregate scores from logs submitted by members. The club must be a local group and not a national organization. Participation is limited to members operating within a local geographical area. (Exception: DXpeditions specially organized for operation in the contest and manned by members).
Indicate your club affiliation on the summary sheet or in the CABRILLO file. To be eligible for an award, a minimum of three logs must be received from a club. |
- (a) All times must be in GMT. All breaks must be clearly marked (not required for CABRILLO logs). Single operator and multi-single logs must be submitted in chronological order. Multi-multi logs must be submitted chronologically by band.
- (b) All sent and received exchanges are to be logged.
- (c) Prefix multipliers should be entered only the FIRST TIME they are worked.
- (d) Logs must be checked for duplicate contacts, correct QSO points, and prefix multipliers. Duplicate contacts must be clearly marked. Computerized logs must be checked for typing accuracy. Original logs may be requested if further cross-checking is required.
- (e) An alpha/numeric check list of claimed PREFIX multipliers must be submitted with your log.
- (f) Each entry must be accompanied by a Summary Sheet listing all scoring information, the category of competition, and the entrant’s name and mailing address in BLOCK LETTERS. Also submit a signed declaration that all contest rules and regulations for amateur radio in the country of operation have been observed.
- (g) Official log and summary sheets are available from CQ. Fax your request to CQ. You may make your own forms as long as all required information is present.
- (h) Electronic submission of logs is encouraged for all participants, and is required for all top scoring entrants and all who use a computer to log or prepare the logs. The CABRILLO format is preferred. Please insure that you fill out all of the header information including your club affiliation. If you submit a CABRILLO log, no additional summary sheet is required. For instructions on filling out the CABRILLO header, see the WPX Contest web site. Failure to fill out the header correctly could result in your entry being placed in the wrong category.
If you cannot submit a CABRILLO log, you may submit the ASCII output from most of the popular logging programs such as TR, CT, NA, Writelog and SuperDuper. You may also submit the *.BIN,*.DAT *.QDF files from CT, TR or NA. If the log is not in CABRILLO format, a separate summary sheet is required. Please name your files with your call and the file type.
Example: N8BJQ submits a CABRILLO file. It should be named N8BJQ.CBR. If N8BJQ chose to submit a non CABRILLO file such as TR’s .dat file, he should name the log file N8BJQ.DAT and the summary file should be N8BJQ.SUM. See the WPX web site for more information on email log formats. Logs sent on disk should be on 3.5" disks.
- (i) E-mail is the preferred method of log submission.
SSB logs should be sent to:
and CW logs should be sent to:
Non CABRILLO internet or disk submissions require a summary sheet as well as the log file. All logs received via e-mail will be confirmed via e-mail. A listing of logs received can be found on the CQ WPX website at:
http://home.woh.rr.com/wpx/
and will be updated frequently.
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Violation of amateur radio regulations in the country of the contestant, or the rules of the contest, unsportsmanlike conduct, taking credit for excessive duplicate contacts, unverifiable QSO’s or multipliers will be deemed sufficient cause for disqualification. An entrant whose log is deemed by the WPX Contest Committee to contain a large number of discrepancies may be disqualified as a participant operator or station for a period of one year. If within a five-year period the operator is disqualified a second time, he will be ineligible for any CQ contest awards for three years.
The use of non-amateur means such as telephones, FAX, telegrams, packet, e-mail, etc., to solicit contacts or multipliers during the contest is unsportsmanlike and the entry is subject to disqualification. Self-spotting is grounds for disqualification.
Declaration: Submission of an entry in the CQ WPX Contest implies that you have read and understood the rules of the contest and agree to be bound by them, as well as all rules of your country which pertain to amateur radio. Actions and decisions of the WPX Contest Committee are official and final. |
All entries must be postmarked NO LATER than May 1, 2002 for the SSB section and July 1, 2002 for the CW section. E-mail logs are also subject to these deadlines. Indicate SSB or CW on your envelope. One extension of up to 30 days, for legitimate reasons, may be granted if requested from the contest director. Logs postmarked after the deadline, or extension deadline, if granted, may be listed in the results, but will be ineligible for any awards. Check the WPX website for instructions on mailing WPX logs.
All logs go to:
| Send logs by mail to: |
CQ Magazine
WPX Contest
25 Newbridge Road
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
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Questions pertaining to the WPX Contest can be mailed to:
| Questions via mail to: |
WPX Contest Director
Steve Bolia, N8BJQ
7354 Thackery Road
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45502
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or via e-mail to:
Please remember to send in early for WPX Contest log and summary sheets.
The WPX Home Page: http://home.woh.rr.com/wpx/
Note: Category and Category-overlay names for the CABRILLO header are shown in () after each category definition. |
| E-MAILING WPX LOGS |
Updated 03/16/02 on CQ WPX Contest Home Page by Steve Bolia, N8BJQ
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| E-mailing WPX logs:
CQ WPX Contest CABRILLO logs should be submitted via e-mail to wpxssb@kkn.net for SSB and wpxcw@kkn.net for CW. CABRILLO logs will be received by a Robot and if the log appears ok, you will be given a tracking number. If there is a problem with your log, the robot will give you suggestions to fix it. You can submit your logs as many times as needed. Once you get a tracking number your log has been accepted. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE CALLSIGN USED AND THE OPERATING CATEGORY APPEAR IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL. If this info is not there, your log will be rejected by the robot.
Just about every logging program will now support CABRILLO. If yours does not please check for an upgrade. Non CABRILLO logs will still be accepted but must be sent to a different address. Please send NON CABRILLO logs only to N8BJQ@ERINET.COM . Non CABRILLO logs will require both a log file and a summary sheet sent as attachments.
Please name your file with your call and the extension .LOG. Completely fill out the header information in the CABRILLO file. This will serve as your summary sheet. If you can not provide a CABRILLO file, you may submit an ASCII file from your logging program showing all required information. This log should follow as closely as possible the WPX log sheet format. Also, CT's .BIN, TR's .DAT or NA's QDF files can be submitted. If these files are submitted, a separate summary sheet is required. Name the log file with your call and the logging programs normal extension (*.bin, *.dat or *.qdf). DBF and Spreadsheet files are difficult to convert but will be accepted. If you email your log, please send the file(s) as attachments. Do not paste the log file into the text of your message. This is often impossible to extract correctly. Large files may be zipped if necessary. If you need help with preparing or emailing your log, please contact N8BJQ at N8BJQ@ERINET.COM or by phone at 937 788-2803 (evenings only).
Note: CT now supports CABRILLO for the WPX contest. If you use CT, please check the CABRILLO file closely. Some items are left out such as OPERATORS for multi ops or guest ops. Also, if you did not answer all of the questions correctly when you start your bin file, the wrong information may get posted to the CABRILLO file. It is important to check your operating category also. What is reported is what you enter when you set up the bin file. If you enter as a single band entry but the bin file just shows single op. your CABRILLO header will show as single op all band.
The CABRILLO Format:
If you are manually entering the CABRILLO header information, please follow the format below. Most of the software packages correctly follow this format.
CABRILLO log header information is extracted directly into the scoring database and is the basis for your entry. If you do not fill in the header correctly, you may get placed in the wrong category.
START-OF-LOG: version-number
Must be the first line of the log submission. The current version-number is 2.0.
END-OF-LOG:
Must be the last line of the log submission.
ARRL-SECTION: arrl-section
For USA and Canada stations arrl-section must be the ARRL section abbreviation as shown in http://www.arrl.org/contests/sections.abv.html. For foreign stations arrl-section must be DX. This information is required for IARU-HF and for all ARRL contests, such as ARRL-10, ARRL-DX-SSB, etc. THIS IS NOT REQUIRED FOR WPX BUT CAN BE FILLED OUT. For USA stations, please use the STATE abbreviations.
CALLSIGN: callsign
The callsign used during the contest.
CATEGORY: operator-category band-category power-category [mode-category]
For HF contests the operator-category must be one of the following: SINGLE-OP, SINGLE-OP-ASSISTED, MULTI-ONE, MULTI-MULTI, or CHECKLOG. - THESE ARE THE ONLY HEADINGS USED FOR WPX.
For HF contests the band-category must be one of the following: ALL, 160M, 80M, 40M, 20M, 15M or 10M.
The power-category must be HIGH, LOW or QRP.
The mode-category must be CW, or SSB. DO NOT USE PHONE OR MIXED.
CATEGORY-OVERLAY: [category-overlay...]
The category overlay of the log submission when appropriate. In CQ-WPX CW and CQ-WPX-SSB, category overlay may be any combination of ROOKIE, BAND-LIMITED, TB-WIRES. TO GET PROPER CREDIT THESE MUST BE FILLED OUT EXACTLY AS SPECIFIED ABOVE - DO NOT USE COMMAS.
CLAIMED-SCORE: n
The claimed-score of the log submission, in integer form such as 1217315 or 19113 or 12. DO NOT USE COMMAS IN THE SCORE.
CLUB: text
Name of the radio club with which the score should be aggregated. PLEASE SPELL OUT THE CLUB NAME.
CONTEST: contest-name
The contest-name must be one of the following: CQ-WPX-CW, CQ-WPX-SSB. If the contest name is not correct, your log may get bounced back.
CREATED-BY: text
Name and version of the logging program used to create the Cabrillo file.
NAME: text
ADDRESS: text
Name and address.
OPERATORS: callsign1 [callsign2 callsign3...]
USE NO COMMAS IN THIS LIST.
A space-delimited list of operator callsign(s).
SOAPBOX: text
TRY TO LIMIT TO ABOUT 75 CHARACTERS PER LINE. YOU CAN USE MANY LINES AS LONG AS EACH BEGINS WITH SOAPBOX:
Soapbox comments.
QSO: qso-data
Cabrillo QSO template for CQ WPX:
--------info sent------- -------info rcvd--------
QSO: freq mo date time call rst exch call rst exch t
QSO: ***** ** yyyy-mm-dd nnnn ************* nnn ****** ************* nnn ****** n
QSO: 3799 PH 1999-03-06 0711 HC8N 59 001 W1AW 59 001 0
000000000111111111122222222223333333333444444444455555555556666666666777777777788
123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901
PLEASE INSURE THAT YOUR CABRILLO FILE INCLUDES THIS INFORMATION. YOU MUST INCLUDE BOTH SENT AND RECEIVED SERIAL NUMBERS FOR A COMPLETE LOG. MULTI OP STATIONS MUST SHOW THE ACTUAL SERIAL NUMBERS SENT. |
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| IMPORTANT INFO FOR MULTI SINGLE STATIONS |
Posted 4/15/01 on CQ WPX Contest Home Page by Steve Bolia, N8BJQ
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| Effective for the upcoming CW contest, stations entering in the multi-single category and using a separate station for working multipliers may use separate serial numbers for each band. This should eliminate any problems with giving out the wrong serial numbers due to timing problems between the run and mult stations which may have occurred during the SSB contest.
Under CT, configure your network using the MULTI-MULTI setting. This will allow individual serial numbers on each band. When you finish, change your summary sheet back to multi single. Be aware that CT is notorious for serial number problems in some multi-multi setups.
If you are using TRlog select the QSO NUMBER BY BAND option.
If you are using WriteLog - under the SETUP menu, select Sort Ordering and Serial Numbers and then select Separate by Band (or you may select Separate by Radio).
I have no information available for NA at the moment.
It is very important that your log indicates the correct serial number sent. |
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| IMPORTANT PACKET INFORMATION |
Posted 4/15/01, updated 8/4/01
on CQ WPX Contest Home Page by Steve Bolia, N8BJQ
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SELF SPOTTING (spotting your self, either by using your call or one of the operators calls) is prohibited and could result in disqualification. Station owners, please inform your operators of this. This applies to all categories.
XV. Disqualification: Violation of amateur radio regulations in the country of the contestant, or the rules of the contest, unsportsmanlike conduct, taking credit for excessive duplicate contacts, unverifiable QSOs or multipliers will be deemed sufficient cause for disqualification. An entrant whose log is deemed by the WPX Contest Committee to contain a large number of discrepancies may be disqualified as a participant operator or station for a period of one year. If within a five-year period the operator is disqualified a second time, he will be ineligible for any CQ contest awards for three years.
The use of non-amateur means such as telephones or telegrams, or the use of packet, to solicit contacts during the contest is unsportsmanlike and the entry is subject to disqualification. Actions and decisions of the WPX Contest Committee are official and final.
Definition of Assisted:
Single operator class where the operator receives assistance from another source. This source could be packet cluster, the internet, voice spotting nets, or another operator searching for multipliers for you. Receiving assistance from any of these sources classifies you as Single Op. Assisted. Self Spotting is not allowed in any category. Stations found in violation could be disqualified. This is not a new rule. |
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| SINGLE ELEMENT INFORMATION |
Posted 5/22/01 on CQ WPX Contest Home Page by Steve Bolia, N8BJQ
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| Tribander-Single Element Information
The T/S category was established to allow stations with modest antenna’s to compete with each other in the WPX contest. The MAXIMUM antenna that can be used on the high bands (10 - 20) is a tribander with a single feedline. This does not mean a stack of tribanders, or a tribander fed with feedlines for each band. You are not required to have a tribander. If you only have a vertical, or dipoles, you are still eligible to enter the T/S category. For the low bands (40 - 160), the MAXIMUM antenna that can be used is a simple wire dipole, sloper, inverted vee, longwire or a single vertical for each band (or a multi band antenna). You can not use sloper arrays with reflectors but can use directional slopers as long as the other antennas are not fed and do not act as reflectors/directors. The same goes for verticals. You could have a vertical for each band, but may not use vertical arrays.
For SO2R configurations, you may not exceed the limits above. You may switch any combination of antennas as long as you only use 1 tribander and wire antennas. For your second radio on the high bands, you could use a 15 meter dipole if the run radio was using the tribander on 20. On the low bands, the run radio could be using a dipole on 40 and the 2nd radio could be using a dipole on 80. |
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