WORLD WIDE IRON HAM CONTEST 2012

1. PURPOSE
The WORLD WIDE IRON HAM CONTEST is a unique world-wide contest intended to promote the multi-mode skill of the ham contest community in onesingle 24-hour period competition. The GADX Araucaria Dx Group together with the majority of the Brazilian Contest and DX Clubs (list attached), based upon the success of the IRON MAN and some other multi-sports competitions, are sponsoring a different contest alternative where the competitors must use several alternatives to test their skills in different ham radio modes on all bands around the clock for 24 hours.
The Liga de Amadores Brasileiros de Rádio Emissão (LABRE) is officially supporting the contest in line with the joint effort Brazilian tradition.
The objectives of the contest:
· To promote the union of all radio amateurs in the world;
· To promote, CW, PHONE and DIGITAL modes to the entire ham radio ommunity;
· To promote the integration of different mode operators around the world.
· To promote the integration of IT technologies with the Ham Radio competition.
· To promote and stimulate the ability for contest planning
· To drastically shorten the time for log submission and results publication
· To create contest alternatives for ham competition.

2. PERIOD
The last full weekend of December for 24 hours starting Saturday 12:00 UTC and ending Sunday 11:59 UTC.

3. MODES, BANDS & PERIODS
· Mode: CW, PHONE & RTTY
· Bands: 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m and 10m;
· The 24 hours contest is organized to have 8 hours of operation on each mode in periods no shorter than one hour. So if the participant SOAB or M/2AB start an operation in one specific mode the operator(s) must remain on this mode for at least one hour.
· During each period no shorter than one hour, a station (SOAB or M/2AB) may only use one mode.
· Each participant should operate no more than 8 hours on each mode, independently of the number of periods no shorter than one hour he takes
· Totally free band change
· Contacts must be made within the modes and sub-bands assigned.
· Contest planning is a must for this contest

4. CATEGORIES
4.1.SOAB Single Operator All bands
For all Single Operator categories, only one person (the operator) can contribute to the final score during the official contest period.
· Definitions
4.1.1 Single Operator: Those stations at which one person performs all operating, logging, and spotting functions.
4.1.2 Single Operator participants may change bands without restrictions.
Only one signal can be transmitted at any given time. Total output shall not exceed 1500 W
4.1.3. Transmitters and receivers must be located within a 500-meter diameter circle. All antennas used by an entrant must be physically connected to the transmitters by wires (feeders).
4.2. M2 AB – Multi-operators two Transmitters
4.2.1. Only two transmitted signals at any given time. More than two different transmitters can be used but only two may be active at any given time. The competitors in this category must prove that they have used a mechanism which prevents more than two signals being transmitted at the same time during all 24 hours. The organizers will use special means to check this rule.
4.2.2. If the SOAB, or M2AB participants works a station on a different mode than the chosen mode, the QSOs will count 0 points without penalties. Please do not delete these QSOs as it will aid in the log crosschecking process. Such contacts will count for the station worked in accordance with the present rules.
4.2.3. Due to the character of this contest, there are no separate categories for single-band operation or other limited band/mode operation.
However, we encourage participation of stations with restricted mode operation and restricted band operation
4.2.4. Mode Operation Periods
Each mode, CW, SSB, RTTY, can be used for a maximum of 8 hours, in periods of time no shorter than one hour each. If only 1 or 2 modes are used, consequently the total participation time is limited to respectively 8 or 16 hours.
4.3. Packet Cluster & IT Technologies:
DXCluster - The use of DXCluster network is allowed for all categories. The participants can receive information from DXCluster, however is strictly prohibited to seft-spot or request, by any means, that others announce you during the contest.
Promoting a gradual enlargement of the integration between contests and new IT technologies the WORLD WIDE IRON HAM CONTEST will, in the future, create new categories to motivate remote operation or other new technologies.

5. CONTACTS
All same-mode-two-way contacts between stations in the same Entity (country) or different Entities (countries) and Continents are allowed and valid. For definition of Entities, the official DXCC lists applies. The same station can be contacted on all bands and all modes.

6. CQ MESSAGE
We suggest the use of IRON HAM, or IH for the contest, but it is allowed to use simply “CQ test” and from time to time an indication that is IRON HAM Contest.

7. EXCHANGE
All stations: send RS, or RST + CQ ZONE

8. POINTS
8.1. For all participants:
· QSO with same Entity: 1 point;
· QSO with other Entities on same Continent: 2 points;
· QSO with other continents: 3 points.

9. MULTIPLIERS
The multiplier is the number of entities and zones worked by mode independently of the band.
· Multipliers are counted once per mode but not per band
· Entity and zone multipliers are according to the DXCC list.
· The /MM stations are not multipliers but count 3 points.

10. FINAL SCORE
The sum of points obtained on a specific mode, multiplied by the sum of multipliers (Entities + Zones) for that mode is the final score for that mode. The total score is the sum of the scores for each mode.

11. DISQUALIFICATION & PENALTIES
Excess of unique calls, wrong calls, not in log, will be penalized according to the well known UBN log checking system as described on section 15.
Apart from that penalties terms mentioned above, the following is also forbidden:
· Using any IP net for the remote transceiving, including web radio stations;
· Self-spotting and soliciting contacts by any non-amateur means during the contest;
· Using any other call sign than the participation call sign for;
· Holding the operating frequency on other bands or making schedules;
· All other self-spotting manners.
Our aim is to maintain a fair competition and prevent unfair and unsportsmanlike operations and/or procedures. The decisions of the contest committee are final.

12. DUPES
Dupes are contacts made with the same station on the same band and mode. If the first contact between stations is valid, dupes have 0 points value. If the first contact is not valid, a second (dupe) contact is accepted.
· Dupe contacts are not penalized;
· There is no need to mark them in the log submission.
· Moreover, entrants are strictly recommended to leave DUPES in the log.
· DO NOT DELETE DUPES!

13. GENERAL LOG SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
We need electronics logs! The WORLD WIDE IRON HAM CONTEST requires electronic logs for every possible high-scored entry.
· Submit your log in the CABRILLO format created by all major logging programs;
· All times must be UTC;
· All sent and received exchanges are to be logged;
· Filename for the log should be your_call.log and must be sent as an attachment;
· Logs submitted as plain-text email are also acceptable;
· In the header of the electronic log submission you MUST specify the category of participation   and the full postal address for dispatch to the participant the results, trophies, awards and certificates. A written declaration is not necessary;
· Points and final score calculations are not necessary, calculations are done by our software;
· Logs must be submitted to the contest sponsors within 72 hours. We will recognize and additional time for DX-pedition or areas where internet is not available.
· Electronic logs must be submitted via e-mail to: wwih@araucariadx.com
Be sure to put the station call sign in the "Subject:" line. The server will automatically acknowledge your e-mail log within 48 hours;

14. IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATION: RECORD THE ENTIRE CONTEST
All competitors whose are competing for the top 5 scores, or records in each category must maintain availability of a digital recording of all 24 hours of the contest. The judging committee reserves the right to request such file at any time during the log checking procedures.

15. CONTEST- RELATED INFORMATION
· All " WORLD WIDE IRON HAM CONTEST and related information (Rules, claimed/ confirmed scores, FAQ, additional information) will be posted at the website of the GADX - ARAUCARIA DX GROUP http://www.araucariadx.com and the other Brazilian Contest Clubs web addresses accordingly with list attached.
· The results will be published at our above web address.
· All participants, who send a Cabrillo log via e-mail, will receive a UBN-list with the Claimed/confirmed results listed separately by mode period and a QSO list, containing errors and errors by worked stations.
· Penalties consist the loss of the invalid contact including multiplier credit plus the removal of triple QSO points, and are assessed accordingly:
  Incorrectly logged calls (Bad Call)
  Incorrectly logged exchange numbers
  QSO not present in the other station log (NIL)
· QSO are neither counted nor penalized for the following:
  Other station incorrectly logged entrant's call
  Other station incorrectly logged entrant's exchange number
  QSO time in entrant's log and other station's log difference is more than 3 minutes (except systematic computer errors).
  QSO bands or modes in entrant's log and other station's log differ.

16. TROPHIES, PLAQUES AND CERTIFICATES
16.1. World Champion SOAB
The highest SOAB score independently of Continent will receive a special trophy, the IRON HAM.
16.2. World Champion M2AB
The highest M2AB score a special trophy. IRON HAM TEAM
16.3. Plaques
The highest score for each Continent and Category will receive a special plaque.
16.4. Certificates
All highest scores in each category and each Country will receive a certificate mentioning the score and position in his Country and Continent.
16.5. Results:
THE WORLD WIDE IRON HAM CONTEST has a firm commitment to gradually reduce the timing for results publication. We will start in the 2012 Contest with an objective to announce the results within 60 days. The results are going to be published on the GADX web page http://www.araucariadx.com and also in the other Brazilian DX Clubs pages accordingly with list attached.

17. Special Internal competition:
We will use the WORLD WIDE IRON HAM CONTEST to promote other aspects of the competition. We will annually and gradually add new aspects of competition and recognition.
In 2012 we will issue special certificates for · Best mode period score SOAB and M2
· Best hour QSOs rate for each mode period (CW,PHONE & RTTY) for SOAB M2

18. Special prize:
The WORLD WIDE IRON HAM CONTEST is offering to the SOAB winner and one representative of the M2 winner a special prize of 4 days free accommodation in any Brazilian City with a Contest Station combined with total free contest participation. Before the contest we will announce a list of the city/stations available and the winners can make their choice accordingly.

CAIXA POSTAL 48 – CEP 88.01om.br
0-970 – FLORIANOPOLIS – SC – BRASIL
E-mail: Py5eg@iesa.cVisite nossa 
home page: www.araucariadx.com

Full Information : http://www.araucariadx.com

VU International DX Contest 2012

Starts: 1200 UTC (1730 IST) Saturday, December 1st, 2012
Ends: 1200 UTC (1730 IST) Sunday, December 2nd, 2012
1. Objective: To encourage DX contacts between stations in India and other countries.

(a) For amateurs in India to contact maximum number of amateurs outside India during the contest period

(b) For amateurs in Asian countries outside India to contact VU and other non-Asian stations

(c) For amateurs outside Asia to contact stations in various States and Union Territories in India as well as other Asian countries

2. Period of Operation: 24 hours.
3. Bands: ONLY the 3.5, 7, 14, 21, and 28 MHz bands may be used. Observance of established band plans is strongly encouraged. On 40m, please spread out and use the upper section of the band from 7100 to 7200 as well.
4. Modes: Contacts may be made on PHONE & CW modes. For mixed mode entries, a station may be worked once each on CW & SSB on each band, for QSO points credit.

(a) CW

(b) PHONE

5. Terms of Competition for All Categories:

(a) Participants may call "CQ VU" or "CQ VU CONTEST" to differentiate from other contests that may be running at the same time.

(b) All entrants must operate within the limits of their chosen category when performing any activity that could affect their submitted score. Only the entrant’s call sign may be used to aid the entrant’s score.

(c) A different call sign must be used for each entry.

(d) Entrants must not exceed the maximum power limit specified by their license, or the power limit of their entry category, whichever is less, on any band. Power is measured at the final output connector of the transmitter.

(e) Self-spotting or asking other stations to spot you on any DX Cluster is not allowed.

(f) Use of QSO alerting assistance is not permitted except for multi operator categories. QSO alerting assistance is the use of any technology or outside method that provides call sign and frequency information regarding any other station to the operator. This can include telephone calls, DX Clusters, Skimmers etc.

(g) All operation must take place from one operating site. Transmitters and receivers must be located within a 500-meter radius 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.

6. Entry Categories:

(a) Single Operator Categories: All operating and logging functions are performed by one person (the operator). Only one transmitted signal is permitted at any time. QSO alerting assistance of any kind is not allowed.

(i) Single Operator High (All Band): QSO alerting assistance is not permitted. Total output power above 100 watts up to legal limit.

(ii) Single Operator Low (All Band): QSO alerting assistance is not permitted. Total output power must not exceed 100 watts.

(iii) Single Operator QRP (All Band): QSO alerting assistance is not permitted. Total output power must not exceed 10 watts.

(b) Multi-Operator Categories (All Band): More than one person can contribute to the final score during the official contest period. Select category based on number of transmitted signals.

(i) Single-Transmitter (MULTI-ONE): Only one transmitted signal is permitted at any time.

(ii) Multi-Transmitter (MULTI-UNLIMITED): No limit to transmitters, but only one transmitted signal (and running station) allowed per band at any time. Use a separate serial number sequence for each band.

(c) Mode Categories: The following mode categories shall be considered for this contest.

(i) CW

(ii) PHONE

(iii) MIXED

7. Exchange:

(a) VU station sends RST Report + Indian State abbreviation (2 letter abbreviations of States and Union Territories)

(b) Asian stations outside VU and all others send RST Report + Serial number starting from 001

Example:

CW : 599 KA (sent by Indian Station) or 599 001 sent by all Stations outside VU

SSB : 59 TN (sent by Indian Station) or 59001 sent by all Stations outside VU

8. Contact Points: For mixed mode entries, a station may be worked once each on CW & SSB on each band, for QSO points credit.

(a) Contacts between stations in VU and other countries are worth six (6) points

(b) Contacts between stations  in Asia (other than VU) and non-Asian countries are worth three (3) points

9. Multipliers:

(a) For VU Stations - Total of Asian and DX countries as per DXCC list counted once on each band

(b) For Asian Stations outside VU - Total of VU States & other DX countries based on DXCC list counted once on each band

(c) For DX Stations - Total of VU States & Asian countries based on DXCC list counted once on each band

10. Scoring: An Indian station may be worked once each on CW and SSB on each band for QSO point credit.

(a) Single-Operator and Multi-Operator:

(i) All-Band score is total contact points from all bands X Total Multipliers

11. Awards: Only logs submitted in electronic format are eligible for awards.

(a) To be eligible for an award, a Single Operator station must show a minimum of 4 hours of operation. Multi-operator stations must operate a minimum of 12 hours.

(b) Certificates will be awarded to the first three highest scoring stations in each category listed under Section 5 above for VU, Asian and non-Asian DX stations. The scores of VU stations will also count towards the annual VU Top Contester of the Year award each year.

12. Instructions for Submission of Logs: We would appreciate receiving all logs in electronic format. Electronic submission of logs is required for anyone competing for an award and for those who use a computer to log the contest or prepare contest logs.

(a) The log MUST show the following for each contact: correct time of QSO, frequency (or band), call, Exchange sent, and Exchange received. A log without all required information may be reclassified to CHECKLOG.

(b) The CABRILLO file format is the standard for logs. However you may use the Excel or PDF sample log format documents which will be provided in the Resources section of this Contest on the ARSI web site.

The following is the Cabrillo format for this contest.

START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CALLSIGN: Your Call Sign
CONTEST: VU-DX
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: SINGLE-OP/MULTI-OP
CATEGORY-BAND: ALL
CATEGORY-MODE: CW/PHONE/MIXED
CATEGORY-POWER: HIGH/LOW/QRP
CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE/TWO/UNLIMITED
CLAIMED-SCORE: 2356
CLUB: Your Local Club Name if applicable
NAME: Your Name
ADDRESS: Your Address Line 1
ADDRESS: Your Address Line 2
ADDRESS: Your Address Line 3
OPERATORS: List call signs of all operators 
SOAPBOX: Put your comments here.
SOAPBOX: Use multiple lines if needed.
QSO:  7025 CW 2012-04-29 0911 VU2VWN        599 KL     W2TS          599 001    0
QSO: 14185 PH 2012-04-29 1020 VU2VWN        59  KL     N2UR          59  050    0
QSO:  3545 CW 2012-04-29 1143 VU2VWN        599 KL     VU2NKS        59  MH     0
END-OF-LOG:
 

Each QSO line above will be formatted as below in text mode. If you are not using a logging program that can generate Cabrillo, Windows Notepad is an appropriate tool to just type this up.

                         UTC  --------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:  7025 CW 2012-04-29 0911 VU2VWN        599 KL     W2TS          599 001    0
QSO: 14185 PH 2012-04-29 1020 VU2VWN        59  KL     N2UR          59  050    0
QSO:  3545 CW 2012-04-29 1143 VU2VWN        599 KL     VU2NKS        59  MH     0
000000000111111111122222222223333333333444444444455555555556666666666777777777788
123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901

Note the Cabrillo log format abbreviations for CW and SSB are CW and PH respectively.

If your radio does not use CAT control from a computerized logging program you may use the following FREQ designators in the QSO line of the Cabrillo log for each band.

80m    - 3500
40m    - 7000
20m    - 14000
15m    - 21000
10m    - 28000

(c) E-mail is the expected method of log submission. Please provide only your call sign in the SUBJECT line of the email. Logs in CABRILLO, Microsoft Excel or text format replicating the above columns may be sent to logs@arsi.info

(d) Instructions for paper logs: Paper logs using may be mailed to Prasad Rajagopal, PO Box 7523, Bangalore, 560075. Please superscribe the envelope in bold as “VU INTERNATIONAL DX CONTEST”. Each paper log 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.

(e) Logging Software:

(i) SD by Paul O'Kane EI5DI now supports this contest on a free basis for both the VU and DX ends. The software is available from http://www.ei5di.com

(ii) N1MMLogger now supports this contest with an add-on User Defined Contest module. The software is available at http://www.n1mm.com - the UDC module for this contest is available at VU_DX.zip which contains instructions on use.

13. Rule Violations: Violation of amateur radio regulations or the rules of the contest; unsportsmanlike conduct; taking credit for excessive unverifiable QSOs or multipliers; use of any non-amateur means of communication to SOLICIT, ARRANGE, or CONFIRM any contacts during or after the contest will be deemed sufficient cause for disqualification.
14. Declaration: By submitting an entry in the ARSI Himalayan Contest you agree that:

(a) you have read and understood the rules of the contest and agree to be bound by them,

(b) you have operated according to all rules and regulations that pertain to your amateur radio license,

(c) your log entry may be made open to the public when notifying awards and scores, and

(d) all actions and decisions of ARSI are official and final.

15. Deadline: All entries must be emailed or postmarked NO LATER than December 20th, 2012. Logs emailed or postmarked after the deadline may be ineligible for any awards.
16. Abbreviations of VU States & Union Territories:

State/Union Territory	Two-letter Code
Andhra Pradesh	AP
Arunachal Pradesh	AR
Assam	AS
Bihar	BR
Chhattisgarh	CG
Goa	GA
Gujarat	GJ
Haryana	HR
Himachal Pradesh	HP
Jammu & Kashmir	JK
Jharkhand	JS
Karnataka	KA
Kerala	KL
Madhya Pradesh	MP
Maharashtra	MH
Manipur	MN
Meghalaya	ML
Mizoram	MZ
Nagaland	NL
Orissa	OR
Punjab	PB
Rajasthan	RJ
Sikkim	SK
Tamil Nadu	TN
Tripura	TR
Uttarakhand	UA
Uttar Pradesh	UP
West Bengal	WB
Andaman & Nicobar	AN
Chandigarh	CH
Dadra and Nagar Haveli	DN
Daman & Diu	DD
Delhi	DL
Lakshadweep	LD
Pondicherry	PY

17. Questions:
Any questions pertaining to this Contest may be e-mailed to the ARSI Contests & Awards Manager, Prasad VU2PTT, at  contests@arsi.info  

Full Information : http://www.arsi.info/contests/international/rules 

Diamond DXCC Award 2012

Diamond DXCC 2012

LZ DX Contest 2012

LZ DX Contest 2012

Organized By:
Bulgarian Federation of Radio Amateurs

Date and period:
The weekend before the last full weekend of November from 12:00 UTC on Saturday till 12:00 UTC on Sunday (17/18 November 2012). (i.e. during the weekend before CQWW CW contest weekend)

Band and mode:
80; 40; 20; 15 ; 10 m ; CW and SSB
It is necessary to observe IARU band plan.
Same station may be worked once on CW and once on SSB on each band. Changing the mode and the band is permitted for single operator categories. For multi operator categories there is 10 min rule for band and for mode (for running stn) , only mults can be worked on another band with 10 min rule for band(for mult stn ). Only one signal can be transmitted at any given time.

Categories:
A - Single Operator/All Bands/Mixed
B - Single Operator/All Bands/CW
C - Single Operator/All Bands/SSB
D - Single Operator/Single Band/Mixed
E - Multi Operators/All Bands/Single Transmitter/Mixed
F - Single Operator/All Bands/Mixed/QRP (max.10W)
G - SWL
Low power (max 100 W output) entrants will be marked with (*) sign in final results.
 

Bulgarian stations are listed separately from foreign entrants.

Exchange:
For non LZ Stns: RS(T) + ITU zone
For LZ Stations: RS(T) + 2 letters district abbreviation

Points:
10 points for each QSO with LZ station
3 points for each QSO with other continent
1 point for each QSO with the same continent (own country included)
1 point for each QSO between LZ and LZ station

SWL Points:
3 points for two call signs and two numbers
1 point for two call signs and one number

Multiplier:
The sum of ITU zones + LZ districts on each band regardless of the mode

Final score:
The sum of QSO points multiplied by final multiplier

Paper LOGs:
Separate logs for each band + summary sheet are required.
Please, send your log to: BFRA, P.O.Box 830, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria

Electronic LOGs:
Please, send your e-log (preferably in CABRILLO format) to E-mail:
lzdxc@yahoo.com or
lzdxc@bfra.org
Direct upload of logs: http://ua9qcq.com/contests/robot.php

Deadline:
30 days after the contest (post seal being decisive)

Advisable logging software:
SD, Write Log, TR4W, N1MM, Wintest
or any other in IARU contest mode

Awards:
Top three scores in each category will be awarded a diploma.
This year following additional awards will be given to foreign participants:

Plaque for 1-st place SO/AB/MIXED
Donated by LZ2KSB
In memorial of LZ2RF

Plaque for 1-st place SO/AB/CW
Donated by LZ3FN

Plaque for 1-st place SO/AB/SSB
Donated by LZ3FN

Plaque for 1-st place SO/AB/QRP
Donated by LZ3FN

Cat.G Plaque for 1-st place SWL
Donated by LZ3FN

Plaque for 1-st place SO/SB/80M
Donated by LZ3FN

Plaque for 1-st place SO/SB/40M
Donated by LZ3FN

Plaque for 1-st place SO/SB/20M
Donated by LZ3FN

Plaque for 1-st place SO/SB/15M
Donated by LZ1UK
In memorial of LZ1RB

Plaque for 1-st place SO/SB/10M
Donated by LZ1UK
In memorial of LZ1RB

Plaque for 1-st place MO/AB/ST/MIXED
Donated by LZ3FN

Plaque for over all score in EUROPE
(if not first in other category)
Donated by LZ3FN

Plaque for over all score in NORTH AMERICA
(if not first in other category)
Donated by LZ3FN

Plaque for over all score in ASIA
(if not first in other category)
Donated by LZ3FN

Plaque for over all score in OCEANIA
(if not first in other category)
Donated by LZ1UK
In memorial of LZ1RB

Remarks:
The total number of LZ districts is 28.
Here are the abbreviations of all 28 districts:

BU - BURGAS
BL - BLAGOEVGRAD
VN - VARNA
VT - VELIKO TARNOVO
VD - VIDIN
VR - VRATSA
GA - GABROVO
DO - DOBRICH
KA - KARDZHALI
KD - KYUSTENDIL
LV - LOVECH
MN - MONTANA
PA - PAZARDZHIK
PK - PERNIK
PL - PLEVEN
PD - PLOVDIV
RZ - RAZGRAD
RS - RUSE
SS - SILISTRA
SL - SLIVEN
SM - SMOLYAN
SF - SOFIA (CITY)
SO - SOFIA (DISTRICT)
SZ - STARA ZAGORA
TA - TARGOVISHTE
HA - HASKOVO
SN - SHUMEN
YA - YAMBOL

Information :  http://lzdx.bfra.org/rulesen.html 

CQ SA SSB CONTEST 2012

CQ SA SSB Contest 2012 - Rules

Mode: Phone (SSB)
Date: November 17, 2012 
Start: 00:00hs UTC Saturday    End: 23:59hs UTC Saturday 

1 – Objective:
The contest is to establish as many contacts as possible between radio amateurs around
the world and radio amateurs in the South America. Everybody can work everybody.
2 – Period of Operatio: 24 hours
3 – Bands:
10m (28MHz), 15m (21MHz), 20m (14MHz), 40m (7MHz), 80m (3.5MHz), 160m (1.8MHz).
3.1 – No WARC bands allowed.
4 – Terms of competition for all categories:
4.1  –  All entrants must operate within the limits of their chosen category, any irregular
activity can impact your score. Note that single band stations can also work other bands,
see 9 and 11.3.
4.2 – Only the entrant’s callsign can be used to aid the entrant’s score. A different callsign
must be used for each entry.
4.3 – All entrants must not exceed 1000 watts total output power, or the maximum output
power of their station licence, or the power limit of their entry category.
4.4 – The use of DX spotting nets is allowed in all categories.
4.5 – Self-spotting or asking other stations to spot you is not allowed.
4.6  –  All operation must take place from one operating site. Transmitters and receivers
must be located within a 500 meter  diameter circle or within the property limits of the
station licensee’s address, whichever is greater. All antennas used by the entrant must be
physically connected by wires to the transmitters and receivers used by the entrant.
4.7 – Operator may be a member of a single station and can’t  longer participate in any
other category or another station in the same contest.
4.8 – Member of contest committee can take part in the contest, but no pretension to get
any award.


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5 – Categories:
5.1 – Single Operator, Single Band, High Power (SOSB-HP).
One person performs all of the operating and logging functions. Only one transmitted signal
is permitted at any time. Total output power must not exceed 1000 watts..

5.2 – Single Operator, Single Band, Low Power (SOSB-LP).
One person performs all of the operating and logging functions. Only one transmitted signal
is permitted at any time. Total output power must not exceed 100 watts.

5.3 – Single Operator, All Band, High Power (SOAB-HP).
One person performs all of the operating and logging functions. Only one transmitted signal
is permitted at any time. Total output power must not exceed 1000 watts.

5.4 – Single Operator, All Band, Low Power, (SOAB-LP).
One person performs all of the operating and logging functions. Only one transmitted signal
is permitted at any time. Total output power must not exceed 100 watts.

5.5 – Multi Operators, Single Transmitter (MULTI-SINGLE) All-Band.
Only one transmitted signal is permitted per band. No power subcategories. Total output
power must not exceed 1000 watts. A multiplier station cannot call CQ.

Running staition: Observe the 10 minutes rule.

* The 10 minutes rule means that only one transmitter and one band are permitted during
any 10 minutes period, defined as starting with the first logged QSO on a band. However,
one-and only one other band may be used during any 10 minutes period if and only  if the
station worked is a new multiplier.

5.6 – Multi Operators, Multi-Transmitter (MULTI-MULTI) All-Band.
No limit to the number of transmitters, but:
  only one signal allowed per band and
  only one running transmitter allowed per band.
No power subcategories. Total output power must not exceed 1000 watts per band.

6 – Exchange:

RS report plus a progressive contact serial number starting with 001 for the first contact. 
All categories must use a single serial number sequence for the complete log.
(for example 59 001)
7 – QSO Points.
Each station can be credited only once per band.
7.1 – For South American stations:
  One (1) point for contacts between stations in the same DXCC Country.
  Two (2) points  for contacts between stations on the same continent but different
DXCC Countries.
  Three (3) points for contacts between stations on different continents. 3

7.2 – For non-South American stations:
  One (1) point for contacts between stations in the same DXCC Country.
  Two (2) points  for contacts between stations on the same continent but different
DXCC Countries.
  Three (3) points for contacts between stations on different continents.
  Ten (10) points for contacts with stations in South America.
8 – Multipliers:
  A multiplier of one (1) for each different continent contacted on each band.
  A multiplier of one (1) for each different South America DXCC Country contacted on
each band.
Stations are permitted to contact their own continent for multiplier credit.
Maritime mobile stations are  not the multipliers, but worth three (3) points for any
participant.
9 – Scoring: Scoring is the same for all stations.
The final score is the sum of QSO points from all bands multiplied by the sum of multipliers
from all bands. Scoring = (The total of the QSO points) x (The total of the multipliers)
A Single-Band log will be eligible for a Single-Band award only. If a log contains more than
one band, only contacts made on the band specified in the Cabrillo header will be
considered for scoring purposes.
10 – Awards:
10.1  –  First place certificates will  be awarded in each category in each DXCC country,
including the South American countries.
10.2 – A participation certificate will be awarded to every station that makes at least 100
contacts.
All certificates will be available at the www.brcontest.com website for downloading.
11 – Log Instructions:
11.1 – All times must be in UTC. All sent and received exchanges are to be logged. 
11.2 – All logs must be Cabrillo format. The Contest Committee accepts logs in the Cabrillo
format only. Logs in the Cabrillo format  CQ WPX model  created by all major logging
programs. The Cabrillo specification can be found at www.brcontest.com.
11.3  –  Every participant must declare their entry  in one category only, any remaining
QSO’s will be used as check logs.
 4

11.4  –  All entrants must indicate the output power  (HP or LP) in the Cabrillo log. If no
power is mentioned in the log the participant's score will be moved to High Power category
automatically.

11.5  –  Entries from MULTI-SINGLE and MULTI-MULTI stations must be merged into a
single chronological Log, and must also indicate which transmitter made each contact.

11.6 – Filename must be the stations callsign.
(for example: PS2Y.cbr or PS2Y.log).
11.7 – Portable callsigns should use a hyphen.
(for example: PW2P-PY0.log for PW2P/PY0)
11.8 – Maritime mobile stations append a “MM” to end of their call sign.
(for example: PX2T-MM.cbr for PX2T/MM)
11.9 – Submitted Logs will be confirmed with the receipt log protocol number by an email
sent to entrants email address (the one informed in the upload page). After 12  hours
www.brcontest.com should access the site and verify that the Cabrillo file is in the list of
logs received. If present error in Cabrillo format, a new file can be sent.
All logs received via  upload will  be confirmed via email. A listing of logs received can be
found at www.brcontest.com.
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.

Any use by an entrant of any non-amateur means including, but not limited to, telephones,
email, Internet, Instant Messenger, chat rooms, VoIP, or the use of DX cluster to solicit,
arrange, or confirm any contacts during the contest is unsportsmanlike and the entry is
subject to disqualification.

An entrant whose log is deemed by the Contest Committee to contain a large number of
discrepancies may be disqualified from eligibility for an award.
13 – Declaration: By participating in the CQ SA SSB Contest you agree that:

a)  You have read and understood the rules of the contest and agree to be bound by them,
as well as all rules and regulations for amateur radio in the country of operation;
b)  your log entry may be made open to the public, and

c)  all actions and decisions of the CQ SA SSB Contest Committee are official and final.
14 – Log Deadline: Dezember 17, 2012
Logs must be submitted to the Contest Committee no later than 2012/DEZ/17
Logs received after the deadline may be listed in the results but will be ineligible for any
award.

15 – Log Submission: We will accept logs only through our Log Submit Page.
http://www.brcontest.com/cqsa/up/ We do not accept paper logs and summary. 5


Contact Information:
Contest Committee,  e-mail:  brcontest@brcontest.com (Do not send logs via e-mail)  
Official website CQ SA SSB Contest: http://www.brcontest.com 

COMMENTS:
- Logging software for CQWPX can be used, the scoring in real time will not be correct but we will be
able to read the Cabrillo file and score according to the rules. 
- It is  forbidden to disclose (open) Log publicly before the final determination of the competition.
This is a rule for every amateur contest.

Info :  http://brcontest.com/resultado/cqsa/2012/cqsa_ssb_us-en2012.pdf 

YB Land DX Club 1st ANNIVERSARY CERTIFICATE

YB Land DX Club 1st ANNIVERSARY CERTIFICATE

Just received it.

If you interest : http://www.ybdxc.net/2012/09/yb-land-dx-club-1st-anniversary.html

JIDX SSB CONTEST 2012

Japan International DX Contest SSB 2012

** RULE CHANGE! ** 1. Deadline is shortened. 1 month after the contest.

OBJECTIVE: For amateurs around the world(DX) to contact JA stations in 
as many JA prefectures + JD1 islands as possible.
For amateurs in Japan to contact DX stations in as many DXCC entities
and CQ Zones as possible.

1. CONTEST PERIOD
  PH 2012-11-10 0700 - 2012-11-11 1300 UTC
  

2. BANDS:

  PH     3.5/7/14/21/28MHz 
     (JAs on 3525-3575, 3599-3612, 3680-3687, 3702-3716 3745-3770 & 3791-3805KHz
             7030-7200KHz also)
  
  Except for the WARC bands.
3. ENTRY CLASSIFICATIONS:

      **** CHOOSE ONLY ONE! ****

   3-1.Single Operator(*1) High Power(*2)
    Abbreviation = category
      AB = SINGLE-OP ALL-BAND HIGH-POWER
      28 = SINGLE-OP  28MHz SINGLE-BAND HIGH-POWER
      21 = SINGLE-OP  21MHz SINGLE-BAND HIGH-POWER
      14 = SINGLE-OP  14MHz SINGLE-BAND HIGH-POWER
       7 = SINGLE-OP   7MHz SINGLE-BAND HIGH-POWER
     3.5 = SINGLE-OP 3.5MHz SINGLE-BAND HIGH-POWER
     1.8 = SINGLE-OP 1.8MHz SINGLE-BAND HIGH-POWER
   3-2.Single Operator Low Power(*3)
     ABL = SINGLE-OP ALL-BAND LOW-POWER
     28L = SINGLE-OP  28MHz SINGLE-BAND LOW-POWER
     21L = SINGLE-OP  21MHz SINGLE-BAND LOW-POWER
     14L = SINGLE-OP  14MHz SINGLE-BAND LOW-POWER
      7L = SINGLE-OP   7MHz SINGLE-BAND LOW-POWER
    3.5L = SINGLE-OP 3.5MHz SINGLE-BAND LOW-POWER
    1.8L = SINGLE-OP 1.8MHz SINGLE-BAND LOW-POWER
   3-3.Multi  Operator (*4)
     MOP = MULTI-OP (SINGLE-TX ALL-BAND HIGH-POWER)
   3-4.Maritime Mobile(*5)
    MM = MARITIME-MOBILE

# All categories, except Multi Op, only one transmitted signal is 
  allowed at any one time.
# All stations can use the spotting network(like DXsummit).
# No SELF-SPOTTING of any form is allowed in all categories.
  Self-spotting is defined as generating spots for your contest 
  callsign by yourself.
# All stations, except Maritime Mobile, must not change the operating 
  location in entire contest period.
# Anyone may only submit one entry in spite of the callsign used.
  Submission of check logs for operation on other bands or other 
  callsigns are encouraged.
# JA stations must sign their call area as "/#" if they operate from 
  different call area against their callsign.

*1  Single operator must do all contest related things by himself.
   +Single-Operator can change bands at any time.
   +Multiple Single-Operator entries from the same location must use 
    different callsigns.
*2  High Power: Output power 100w over
*3  Low  Power: Output power 100w or less
*4  Multi Op station must remain the same band at least 10 minutes
    when they make the contact on that band (RUNNING station). 
    They can transmit one other band simultaneously only when the 
    station worked is a new multiplier (MULTIPLIER station). 
    The above 10 minutes rule will be applied to each RUNNING station 
    and MULTIPLIER station separately.
*5  All Maritime Mobile stations must sign "/MM" after the callsign.
    They will send CQ-Zone number for exchange with JA stations only.
    Their scores will be listed in the result but not eligible for the 
    awards.
    
4. CONTEST EXCHANGE:

   JAs   : RS(T) + Prefecture number(01 to 50)
   Others: RS(T) + CQ Zone number

   You can download the Prefecture number= jidxmult.lst

5. POINTS:

   Only contacts between JA and DX(+/MM) are worth contest points.
(DX-DX, DX-/MM or JA-JA contacts are no point and no multi)
      1.8MHz................. 4pts
      3.5/3.8MHz ............ 2 points
      7MHz, 14MHz and 21MHz.. 1 point
      28MHz.................. 2 Points
The same station may be worked only once per band.
No cross mode, cross band nor repeater contacts are allowed.

6. MULTIPLIER:

JAs   :The number of different DXCC country (except JD1) and CQ 
       Zone worked on each band.
       QSO with /MM stations is worth for Point and Zone multi but 
       no Country multi.
Others:The number of different Japanese Prefecture plus Ogasawara 
       Is.(JD1), Minami-Torishima Is.(JD1) and Okino-Torishima Is.
       worked on each band. Maximum of 50 (See the List) per band.

7. SCORING:

   The final score is the result of the
(Total QSO points) multiplied by (Total multiplier).
Ex. 100 QSO points x 59 multi = 5,900

8. LOG INSTRUCTIONS:

** Only one log is accepted for the result regardless of the callsign used.
8-1. All times must be in UTC.
8-2. All sent and received exchanges are to be logged.
   **DO NOT FORGET TO RECORD YOUR ZONE/PREFECTURE ON EITHER LOG or SUMMARY**
8-3. Indicate the new multiplier only the FIRST TIME it is worked 
   on each band.
8-4. Duplicate contacts on same band must be clearly shown and 
   marked as 0 QSO point.
8-5. Electronic Log:
   Please follow the ELECTRONIC LOG instructions. You can send it by 
   following 2ways to the committee.
   DISK LOG: MS-DOS compatible 3.5" disk only. (No 5" disk or Mac format)
   EMAIL LOG: send the Log file as email attatchement.
   The instruction  [jidxelog-e.html] is here.
   send your email logs to 
      cw@jidx.org
      ph@jidx.org

8-6. Use a separate sheet for each band.
   Use a separate sheet for Multi Op, RUNNING and MULTI station.
8-7. Each entry must be accompanied by a summary sheet showing all scoring 
   information, class of entries, name and address in BLOCK LETTERS, and a 
   signed declaration that "All contest rules and regulations for amateur 
   radio in the entity of operation have been observed. JIDX Contest committee 
   decision is final"
8-8. All entrants, except Electronic Log submittion, are required to submit 
   dupe-check sheets (an alphabetical list of calls worked) for each band if 
   200 or more QSOs were made on that band, or for all bands if a total of 500 
   or more QSOs were made.

9. PLAQUES:

Plaques will be awarded to the winners which have donnors.
The Single Op/Sigle band plaques will be awarded to the highest 
scorer regardless of the High/Low power category.

==== 2012 PHONE Plaque Donors ====

  JAPAN
Cate.    Donor
AB    Far East DX-Ploiters
ABL   JH1NBN
28    JA1NSJ
21    JA0-DX-Gang 
14    JJ1IHS  
 7    Western Radio Co.
3,8   JR4LNG
Mop   JA2IVK


  AFRICA
AB    Akita DX Association
28    JA6WJL
21    JA6WIF
14    TZ6JA
 7    -Wanted-
3,8   -Wanted-
Mop   -Wanted-


  ASIA 
AB    JS3CTQ
28    JA7SGV
21    JA1UT
14    JJ0KRD
 7    -Wanted-
3,8   -Wanted-
Mop   Paper DXers


  EUROPE
AB    JH1FVE
28    JH1LPF
21    JA7MYQ
14    Okayama DX Club
 7    JA4DND
3,8   -Wanted-
Mop   JH4UYB


  NORTH AMERICA
AB    Mito DX Club
28    Tokyo 610 DX Group
21    JH1LPF
14    -Wanted-
 7    JS1NDM
3,8   -Wanted-
Mop   -Wanted-


  OCEANIA TOP
AB    Kurume DX Viking
28    DU9RG
21    JH1XPA
14    -Wanted-
 7    -Wanted-
3,8   -Wanted-
Mop   Paper DXers


  SOUTH AMERICA
AB    JA0DBQ
28    JM1LRQ
21    -Wanted-
14    -Wanted-
 7    -Wanted-
3,8   -Wanted-
Mop   -Wanted-

++ If you wish to be the Donor of the above -Wanted- category, 
please contact Tack, JE1CKA (je1cka ## gmail.com). You can pay 
the charge by PayPal.  (Please change ## to @ for email)


10.AWARDS:

   First(plus 2nd & 3rd, depending on number of entries) place
certificates will be awarded in each class in every entity and
in each call area of the USA if the station got SUFFICIENT* score.
  **CHANGE** Certificate will be the PDF file after 2012 Phone 
contest. The winners will get the PDF certificate and print it by 
yourself.
 *What is sufficient? Depending on the band conditions, activities 
  etc, judged by the committee.

11.REPORTING:

   A original log and a summary sheet will be requested with a SAE 
with one IRC but any log forms will be accepted.
All logs should be sent to 
   JIDX "PHONE/CW" Contest
   c/o FIVE-NINE MAGAZINE
   P.O.Box 59, Kamata, Tokyo, 144-8691 Japan
The contest results will be sent with one IRC and SAE.

Email log submissions will be judged with the time stamp of the email 
and it should be sent to;
Separate addresses for each (Phone & CW) contests NOW!!

Please use the following email addresses;
CW   : cw@jidx.org
Phone: ph@jidx.org

   (Log submissions only)
The acknowledgment will be sent when the email log is received and 
the result also will be sent by email.

Email Log Submission Guide is available here.
CABRILLO FORMAT is recommeneded.

13.Deadline:

   No later than ONE month after the end of contest.
   PH 2012-12-10
  

   The deadline will be extended up to 2 weeks if the JIDX contest committee 
accept the request with the reason by email prior to the deadline.
 Email: jidx-chairman@jidx.org

12.DISQUALIFICATION:

   Violation of the contest rules.
   False statement in the report.
   The decision of the JIDX contest committee is final.

13.Information on the Internet

  You'll be able to get JIDX related informations at the 
JIDX Official HomePage.
  http://jidx.org/

---------
 JIDX contest committee chairman
 Tack Kumagai JE1CKA/KH0AM
 Internet: jidx-chairman@jidx.org

Full Information : http://jidx.org/jidxrule-e.html

CQ WW 2012 SSB

The 2012 CQ World-Wide DX Contest

SSB: October 27 - 28   

Starts 0:00:00 UTC Saturday    Ends 23:59:59 UTC Sunday

I. OBJECTIVE: For amateurs around the world to contact other amateurs in as many zones and countries as possible.

II. BANDS: Six bands only: 1.8, 3.5, 7, 14, 21 and 28 MHz.

III. For all categories:

1. All entrants must operate within the limits of their chosen category when performing any activity that could impact their submitted score.

2. You must not exceed the total output power limitation of your chosen category on any band. Total output power on any band at any time is measured at the output of the active amplifier(s).

3. Operating location: All transmitters and receivers used by the entrant must be located within a single 500-meter diameter circle or within the property limits of the station licensee's address, whichever is greater.

4. All antennas used by the entrant must be physically connected by wires to the transmitters and receivers used by the entrant.

5. Only the entrant's call sign can be used to aid the entrant's score.

6. A different call sign must be used for each CQ WW entry.

7. An entrant's remote station is determined by the physical location of the transmitters, receivers, and antennas. A remote station must obey all station and category limitations of Rule III.

8. A competitor who wishes to be judged for a top score in their category must agree to a potential visitation at any time during the contest by an observer appointed by the CQ WW Contest Committee (CQ WW CC). Failure of the entrant to respond to our correspondence or to allow a CQ WW CC observer full access to the contest QTH during the full contest period may result in the competitor being removed from award eligibility for 3 years.

9. Self-spotting or asking to be spotted is not allowed.

10. Only one signal on a band is allowed at any time.

11. Remote receivers outside the limitations of Rule III.3 are not allowed. The only exception is public remote skimmers which are allowed for the Multi-Operator, Assisted and Xtreme categories.

12. When two or more transmitters are present on the same band, a hardware device MUST be used to prevent more than one signal at any one time; interlocking two or more transmitters on a band with alternating CQs (soliciting contacts) is not allowed.

13. Post-contest correcting of call signs by using any database, recordings or confirming QSO's is not allowed (Rule XII.2 always applies).

14. All competitors are expected to have read and to comply with the rules of the chosen category. The entrant agrees that any violation of CQ WW contest rules makes the entrant subject to either a red or yellow card (see rule XIII).

IV.TYPES OF COMPETITION

A. Single Operator (All-Band or Single-Band): only one person (= the entrant) can contribute to the final score during the official contest period. Call sign alerting assistance of any kind places the entrant in one of the Single Operator Assisted categories. For all single operator categories, all-band or single-band, only one signal is allowed at any time; for the all-band category the operator can change bands at any time.

1. Single Operator: QSO alerting assistance of any kind is not allowed.

a. Single Operator High Power (All-Band or Single-Band): Total output power must not exceed 1500 watts on any band at any time (see III.2).

b. Single Operator Low Power (All-Band or Single-Band): Total output power must not exceed 100 watts on any band at any time (see III.2).

c. Single Operator QRP (All-Band or Single-Band): Total output power must not exceed 5 watts on any band at any time (see III.2).

2. Single Operator Assisted: Any public QSO alerting assistance is allowed for all assisted categories. This includes, but is not limited to, DX Cluster-type networks, local or remote Skimmer and/or Skimmer-like technology and reverse beacon network. A local Skimmer is one obeying Rule III.3.

a. Single Operator High Power Assisted (All-Band or Single-Band): Total output power must not exceed 1500 watts on any band at any time (see III.2).

b. Single Operator Low Power Assisted (All-Band or Single-Band): Total output power must not exceed 100 watts on any band at any time (see III.2).

c. Single Operator QRP Assisted (All-Band or Single-Band): Total output power must not exceed 5 watts on any band at any time (see III.2).

B. Multi-Operator Categories (all-band operation only): Any public QSO spotting help is allowed. Any number of operators is allowed. Total output power must not exceed 1500 watts on any band at any time (see III.2).

1. Single Transmitter (MS): Only one transmitter and one band permitted during any 10-minute period (run transmitter).Exception: One- and only one-other band may be used during any 10-minute period, if-and only if-, the station worked is a new multiplier (multiplier transmitter). The run and multiplier transmitters are governed by independent ten minute rules. Ten-minute periods are defined as starting with the first logged QSO on a band (see Rule XII.2). The multiplier station cannot call CQ (solicit contacts). Logs found in violation of the 10-minute rule may be reclassified as M2. The log must indicate which transmitter (run or multiplier) made each QSO.

2. Two Transmitters (M2): A maximum of two transmitted signals at any time on two different bands. Both transmitters may work any station.A station may only be worked once per band regardless of which transmitter is used. The log must indicate which transmitter made each QSO. Each transmitter may make a maximum of 8 band changes in any clock hour.

3. Multi-Transmitter (MM): A maximum of six transmitted signals, one per band, at any one time. Six bands may be activated simultaneously.

C. Xtreme Contesting: To encourage the development of new technologies in contesting. The rules for the Xtreme category are different from the rules presented here. For the full Xtreme rules, go to <http://www.cqww.com> and click on rules for the Xtreme category.

D. Team Contesting: A team consists of any five radio amateurs operating in any single operator category. A person may be on only one team per mode. Competing on a team will not prevent any team member from submitting his/her personal score for a radio club. A team score will be the sum of all the team members submitting scores. SSB and CW teams are totally separate. A member of an SSB team may be on a totally different CW team. A list of a team's members must be received at CQ Headquarters by the time the contest begins. E-mail to <teams@cqww.com>, or mail or fax the list to CQ, Attn: Team Contest, 25 Newbridge Road, Hicksville, NY 11801 U.S.A.; fax 516-681-2926. Awards will be given to the top teams on each mode.

V. NUMBER EXCHANGE: Phone: RS report plus zone (e.g., 5905). CW: RST report plus zone (e.g., 59905).

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

1. A multiplier of one (1) for each different zone contacted on each band.

2. A multiplier of one (1) for each different country contacted on each band. Stations are permitted to contact their own country and zone for multiplier credit. The Worked All Zones written rules, DXCC entity list, Worked All Europe (WAE) multiplier list and IG9/IH9, and WAC boundaries are standards. Maritime mobile stations count only for a zone multiplier.

VII. POINTS:

1. Contacts between stations on different continents are worth three (3) points.

2. Contacts between stations on the same continent but different countries, one (1) point. Exception: For North American stations only, contacts between stations within the North American boundaries count two (2) points.

3. Contacts between stations in the same country are permitted for zone or country multiplier credit but have zero (0) point value.

VIII. SCORING: All stations: the final score is the result of the total QSO points multiplied by the sum of your zone and country multipliers. Example: 1000 QSO points × 100 multiplier (30 Zones + 70 Countries) = 100,000 (final score).

IX. AWARDS: First-place certificates will be awarded in each category listed under Sec.IV in every participating country and in each call area of the United States, Canada and Japan. All scores will be published. To be eligible for an award, a Single-operator station must show a minimum of 12 hours of operation. Multi-operator stations must operate a minimum of 24 hours. A single-band log is 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 call areas where the returns justify, 2nd and 3rd place awards will be made. All certificates/plaques will be issued to the licensee of the station used.

X. TROPHIES AND PLAQUES: Plaques and trophies are awarded for top performance in a number of categories. They are sponsored by individuals and organizations. For a current list of plaques and sponsors, or to learn how to become a sponsor, see the CQ WW DX website www.cqww.com or the CQ website: <http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/cq_contests/cq_ww_dx_contest/index_cq_ww_dx_contest.html>. A station winning a World trophy will not be considered for a sub-area award; the trophy will be awarded to the runner-up in that area.

XI. CLUB COMPETITION:

1. The club must be a local group and not a national organization.

2. Participation is limited to club members living within a local geographic area defined as within a 275 km radius from the center of club area (except for DXpeditions conducted by members living within the defined club geographic area). Club contributions from DXpedition scores are a percentage of the number of club members on the DXpedition.

3. To be listed, a minimum of three logs (combined phone and CW) must be received from a club, and an officer of the club must submit a list of eligible members for each contest.

XII. LOG INSTRUCTIONS:

1. All times must be in UTC.

2. All sent and received exchanges are to be logged. In addition to the number exchange, the call sign sent by an entrant during a completed exchange, must be logged as sent by the entrant. All QSO exchanges must be logged upon QSO completion.

3. If submitting a paper log, you must indicate zone and country multipliers the FIRST TIME worked on each band. This is not required for electronic Cabrillo log submissions.

4. Electronic log submission is strongly encouraged. The Committee requires an electronic log for any possible high-scoring log.

By submitting a log to the CQ WW Contest, the entrant agrees to have the log open to the public. If possible, we would appreciate complete frequencies in the log (rule III.14 applies). E-mail Required Content: Please submit your log in the Cabrillo file format created by all major logging programs.

Be sure to put the STATION CALL SIGN in the "Subject:" line of each message. Your e-mail log will automatically be acknowledged by the server. You will also receive a personal access code from the server at a later time (usually in late spring). Electronic submission implies a signed declaration that all contest rules and regulations for amateur radio in the country of operation have been observed. Submit your CQ WW SSB log to < ssb@cqww.com > and your CQ WW CW log to < cw@cqww.com >.

5. Paper log submission: Use a separate log sheet for each band.

Each paper log entry MUST be accompanied by a summary sheet showing all scoring information, category of competition, and contestant's name and address in BLOCK LETTERS. Sample log and summary sheets and zone maps are available from CQ. A large, self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage or IRCs must accompany your request. If official forms are not available, make up your own, 80 contacts to the page on 8 1/2" × 11" paper or European A4. All paper log entrants are required to submit cross-check sheets (an alphabetical list of calls worked) for each band on which 200 or more QSOs were made. Send paper logs to Paper Logs, Box 481, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344, USA. Please mark SSB or CW on the envelope.

6. QRP and Low Power stations must indicate their category on their summary sheets and state the actual maximum power output used in the comment section of their Cabrillo submission.

XIII. ACTIONS OF THE CQ WW CC

Violation of a contest rule makes the entrant subject to a red, a yellow card, a warning letter or log rejection at the discretion of the CQ WW CC (rule III.14 always applies).

a. YELLOW card: One Yellow card: entrant not eligible for an award in the entered contest. An entrant or operator issued a yellow card will be listed at the end of the published results. Two Yellow cards: An entrant receiving two yellow cards in three consecutive CQ WW DX contests is equal to a Red Card.

b. RED card: One Red card: entrant not eligible for an award in the entered contest. Entrants receiving a red card will be listed at the end of the published results. An entrant or operator receiving a Red card will be ineligible for any CQ-sponsored contest award for a period of one year beginning with the publication of the violation in CQ magazine. Two Red cards: An entry or operator receiving two Red cards within five consecutive CQ WW DX contests will be ineligible for any CQ-sponsored contest award for a period of two years beginning the month of publication of the second violation in CQ magazine. If the entrant receiving a Red card is in a multi-operator category, all listed operators are so affected.

c. Further CQ WW CC actions:

1. The entrant agrees that the CQ WW CC reserves the right to reject any entry.

2. Bad QSO: The bad QSO is removed and a penalty of three more equivalent QSOs is applied to the points only.

3. Unsportsmanlike conduct can be grounds for action by the CQ WW CC. Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct includes but is not limited to: violation of the CQ WW rules; ANY use by an entrant of any non-amateur means during the contest including, but not limited to, telephones, Internet, instant messaging, chat rooms, VoIP, or the use of any DX cluster/reflector to ARRANGE, or CONFIRM any contacts during the contest; repetitive frequency transmissions outside oflicense limitations by the entrant; post-contest modification of a log by using data sources to correct call sign/exchange errors and "rubber clocking" by the entrant.

4. Taking credit for excessive unverifiable QSOs or unverifiable multipliers may result in a Yellow or Red card at the discretion of the CQ WW CC.

5. An entrant is free to withdraw his/her submitted log for any reason prior to receiving an official letter from the CQ WW CC.

6. By submitting a CQ WW DX Contest log, an entrant agrees that the issuing of Red cards, Yellow cards, and other decisions of the CQ WW CC are official and final.

7. Disqualification actions taken by the EUHFC, the SCC RTTY Championship and the JIDXC will honored by the CQ family of contests as if a red card had been issued.

8. Questions concerning these rules should be e-mailed to: <questions@cqww.com>.

XIV. DEADLINE:

1. All entries must be sent WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS after the end of the contest. November 2, 2012 for the SSB section.

2. An extension may be given if requested by e-mail (questions@cqww.com). The granted extension must be confirmed by the Contest Director, must state a legitimate reason, and the request must be received before the log mailing deadline. Logs dated after the extension deadline may be listed in the results but will be declared ineligible for an award. 

Full Information : http://www.cqww.com/rules.htm