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EU PSK DX Contest 2004

Jurij Phunkner (MM0DFV) on May 7, 2004
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EU PSK DX Contest 2004

1. OBJECTIVE: The Scottish-Russian ARS has the honour to invite the radio amateurs all over the world to participate

in the European Digital DX Contest which is held on the third full weekend of May every year. The objective of the

contest is to establish as many contacts as possible between radio amateurs around the world and radio amateurs in

Europe using the BPSK31 mode. Everybody can work everybody for QSO and multiplier credit.

2. DATE AND TIME: 12:00 UTC 22.05.2004 � 12:00 UTC 23.05.2004

3. MODE: BPSK31.

4. BANDS: 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 m. Recommended frequencies are in accordance with the IARU bandplan.

5. TYPE OF COMPETITION:

a. Category A (SOAB-HP). Single Operator � High Power � All Bands (Those stations at which one performs all of the

operating, logging, and spotting functions. Only one signal is allowed at any one time. The operator may change

bands at any time. The output power shall not exceed 100 watts.)

b. Category B (SOAB-LP). Single Operator � Low Power � All Bands (Those stations at which one performs all of the

operating, logging, and spotting functions. Only one signal is allowed at any one time. The operator may change

bands at any time. The output power shall not exceed 10 watts.)

Note: All antennas used by the entrant 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. Both categories of entrants are

allowed to use packet and web clusters.

6. NUMBER EXCHANGE:

a. EU stations: Signal report plus EU area code (example for Malta Island � 599 MT-01).

b. Non-EU stations: Signal report plus QSO number, starting 001.

7. POINTS:

a. EU stations: Contacts between stations in the same DXCC country are worth 1 point. Contacts between stations on the same continent but different DXCC countries are worth 2 points. Contacts between stations on different continents are worth 3 points.

b. Non-EU stations: Contacts between stations in the same DXCC country are worth 1 point. Contacts between stations on the same continent but different DXCC countries are worth 2 points. Contacts between stations on different continents are worth 3 points. Contacts with EU stations are worth 5 points.

8. MULTIPLIER: Two types of multiplier will be used.

a. A multiplier of one for each different DXCC country contacted on each band (except EU).

b. A multiplier of one for each different EU area contacted on each band.

Note: The EU Territories List, DXCC Countries List and WAC boundaries are standards (Exception for few territories

in Russia and Kazakhstan as listed below). Maritime mobile stations are not the multipliers, but worth 3 points for

any participant.

Boundaries in contrast to WAC:

European Russia UA9A Chelyabinskaya Oblast [West of River Ural and Ural Range] RU-53 UA9F Permskaya Oblast RU-54 UA9G Komi-Permyatsky AO RU-55 UA9S Orenburgskaya Oblast [West of River Ural] RU-56 UA9W Bashkortostan [West of River Ural and Ural Range] RU-57 UA9X Republic of Komi RU-58

Kazakhstan UN7I Aqtobe Oblast [West of River Emba and Mugodzhary Range] KZ-01 UN7M West Kazakhstan [Batys Qazaqstan] Oblast KZ-02 UA7O Atyrau Oblast [Northwest of River Emba] KZ-03

9. SCORING: All stations: the final score is the result of the total QSO points multiplied by the sum of your EU

area and DXCC country multipliers.

10. AWARDS: First place certificates will be awarded in each category listed under Section 5 in every participating

DXCC country. Special trophies are available from sponsors. All scores will be published. To be eligible for an

award, a station must show a minimum of 12 hours of operation. In DXCC countries where the returns justify, second

and third place awards will be made. All certificates and plaques will be issued to the licensee of the station

used. If you are interested in sponsoring a trophy for the EU PSK DX Contest, contact Scottish-Russian ARS.

11. LOG INSTRUCTIONS: All times must be in UTC. All sent and received exchanges are to be logged. Indicate EU area

and DXCC country multipluer only the first time it is worked on each band. Logs must be checked for duplicate

contacts, correct QSO points, and multipliers. We want your electronic log. The Contest Committee requires an

electronic log for any possible scoring log.

a. E-Mail Required Content: Please submit your log in the Cabrillo or ADIF file format only created by all major

logging programs. Be sure to put the station callsign and the mode in the �Subject� line of each message. Your

software may automatically encode your log as an attachment. Submit your log to e-mail below.

b. Disks Required Content: Please send your IBM, MS-DOS compatible computer disk. Label your disk clearly with your

callsign, files included, and your category. Name your disk file correctly (for example � MM0DGR.log).

Note: Bad QSO penalty: three additional contacts removed. Low Power stations must indicate their category on their

summary sheets and state the actual maximum power output used, with a signed declaration.

12. DISQUALIFICATION: Violation of amateur radio regulations in the country of the contestant, or the rules of the

contest; unsportsmanlike conduct; taking credit for excessive unverifiable contacts or unverifiable multipliers will

be deemed sufficient cause for disqualification. Incorrectly logged calls will be counted as unverifiable contacts.

The use by an entrant of any non-amateur means such as telephones, telegrams, internet, 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 EU PSK DX Contest Committee are official and final.

13. DEADLINE: All entries must be postmarked no later than 30 days after the contest. Mailed logs should be sent to

the Scottish-Russian ARS, P.O. Box 7469, Glasgow, G42 0YD, Scotland, U.K.

14. SPONSORS: The Scottish-Russian ARS is the general sponsor of the EU PSK DX Contest. Any prizes for any

categories of the participants are welcome! Any radio amateur or radio club can act by the official sponsor of the

EU PSK DX Contest, having offered the prizes in one or more of categories.

15. EU TERRITORIES LIST:

http://www.srars.org/eudxlist.pdf http://www.srars.org/eudxlist.txt

16. THIS CONTEST IS DIRECTLY SUPPORTED BY:

W3KM GenLog Use this software to log in over 230 HF/QRP/PSK/VHF/UHF/Microwave contests or to add US counties to your total.

GenLog can also be used as a general logbook to log any frequency from DC to light, including SWL. It is a general

type contest logger for the casual contester. No attempt was made to interface to radios/rotors, to use a PC

network, or to make use of packet radio. This is not an awards or QSL tracking program. The program was written by

Dave Mascaro W3KM. Since the version of 5.51 it supports EU PSK DX Contest. GenLog is freeware, runs in Windows

9x/ME, W2K, NT, XP. Requires at least a 100 MHz machine with 32Mb RAM. A 32-bit version is also available that

supports CW/PTT in NT type OS. Supports ADIF, Cabrillo and EDI file formats. GenLog has a partial search function

using master datafiles created by the user. The logger does not require contest configuration files, all contests

are setup automatically using information in the setup screen. This allows the user to log in multiple contests or

activities at the same time. GenLog supports all contests from both ends of the QSO. Click on this link to find out

more about the program.

Note: You can use any PSK31 logger. Just use "QTH" field for EU Number or DX Serial Number and send us your ADIF

file.

SCOTTISH-RUSSIAN ARS P.O. BOX 7469 GLASGOW G42 �YD SCOTLAND

Official EUPSKDXC Website: http://www.srars.org/eudxpsk.htm Scottish HAM Portal: http://www.scotham.net PDF Rules: http://www.srars.org/eudxpsk.pdf Russian Rules: http://www.qrz.ru/contest/detail/492.html

European PSK DX Contest Rules 2004 Copyright � Scottish-Russian ARS 2004

Member Comments: Add A Comment
EU PSK DX Contest 2004 Reply
by G3UHU on May 30, 2004 Mail this to a friend!
I think the e-mail address for logs is
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