September 19, 2013

SAC plaque in 2012


SAC PLAQUE in 2012






September 12, 2013

REF 2013 SSB Contest results

Continental Top 3

(Callsign QSO pts/qso mult total)

Europe:
1 YO3CZW 928 964 323 311372
2 HB9N 1011 1075 279 299925
3 YP3A 659 699 259 181041

North America:
1 K3IPK 144 412 107 44084
2 VE2TZT 139 347 82 28454
3 VE2AWR 111 305 83 25315

Africa:
1 EA8TH 763 2287 312 713544
2 EA8CNB 153 459 106 48654
3 EA8CTK 112 315 68 21420

Asia
1 RF9C 358 1074 201 215874
2 R9AE 134 399 84 33516
3 P39P 134 342 89 30438

Oceania:
1 YB0NFL 84 252 68 17136
2 YB3IZK 50 150 41 6150
3 YC2FAJ 42 126 33 4158

South America:
1 HK3JJH 129 379 95 36005
2 PY5PDC 119 349 96 33504
3 CE2LS 68 196 60 11760

Full details : http://concours.ref-union.org/contest/?tag=french-cup 

September 01, 2013

cq wpx 2013 certificate

 
 
Year: 2013 SSB
Score: 1,045,928 points
Category: Single Op Assisted Low Power ALL BANDS

Indonesia Oceania World
Rank 1 1 29

CQ WPX CONTEST SCORE RECORDS FOR OCEANIA

CQ WPX Contest Score Records for Oceania

SSB (1975 - 2013)   CW (1979 - 2012)
Category Call Year Score WPX

Multi-Operator
   
Multi-Multi KH7R 200232,806,0321,304
Multi-Two VK4KW 201126,528,4821,369
Multi-Single KH7X 201219,038,1201,180

Single Operator - High Power
   
High ALL KH7X (KH6ND)201120,676,5241,244
High 10M TX0DX (OH1RY)200012,049,422847
High 15M AH7DX (KH6TO)20007,645,990890
High 20M KH6ND 20036,493,727887
High 40M ZL3A (ZL3WW)20088,200,800816
High 80M WH7Z (K9QQ)20031,208,900308
High 160M KH6ND (@KH6YY)200726,43259

Single Operator - Low Power
   
Low ALL KH0/JM1LRQ 20016,685,416724
Low 10M P20A (P29DX)19925,184,625703
Low 15M 4F4IX (DU1IX)19982,840,255565
Low 20M YB0AZ 20032,889,354663
Low 40M 4D9D 2005791,224284
Low 80M YB2DX 20119,98448
Low 160M no entry      

Single Operator - QRP
   
QRP ALL K7SS/WH6 19862,078,480395
QRP 10M ZL1AXB 1989522,664316
QRP 15M KH6LC (NH6V)2011600,336379
QRP 20M ZL1AXB 1988230,160240
QRP 40M YB3MM/9 20084,89831
QRP 80M YB2OK 19926,75045
QRP 160M YB2OK 19912,37618

Single Operator Assisted - High
   
High ALL 9M8Z (9M6DXX)20128,261,785959
High 10M KG6DX 20124,406,832808
High 15M KG6DX 20116,915,088989
High 20M AH6RR 20101,154,160458
High 40M VK4QH 2012210,405169
High 80M YB1AR 20131,08817
High 160M VK2DXI/6 (VK6DXI)201311

Single Operator Assisted - Low
   
Low ALL YB0NFL 20131,045,928452
Low 10M YB0MWM 20132,081,384604
Low 15M NH7FY 2006470,658282
Low 20M ZM3T (W3SE)20121,036,074481
Low 40M YC2FAJ 20137,05939
Low 80M YB1AR 201215,38649
Low 160M no entry      

Single Operator Assisted - QRP
   
QRP ALL no entry      
QRP 10M no entry      
QRP 15M no entry      
QRP 20M no entry      
QRP 40M no entry      
QRP 80M no entry      
QRP 160M no entry      
 
Category Call Year Score WPX

Multi-Operator
   
Multi-Multi ZL6QH 200416,143,8401,010
Multi-Two KH6LC 201217,095,4601,198
Multi-Single AH2R 200111,541,420957

Single Operator - High Power
   
High ALL NH2T (N2NL)201211,438,122991
High 10M KH6ND 20001,523,008424
High 15M KH6ND 19996,107,256813
High 20M KH6ND ( @KH7R)20034,126,690730
High 40M ZM3A (ZL3WW)20096,437,695737
High 80M KH6ND 2009596,673231
High 160M KH6ND 200722,10050

Single Operator - Low Power
   
Low ALL ZL3IO 20124,443,068749
Low 10M KH6ZM 2012644,840329
Low 15M 9M8DX (VK6DXI)20042,684,112562
Low 20M VK2APK 19981,927,042541
Low 40M ZL3CW (F2CW)19961,416,768376
Low 80M YB3XM 201114,50050
Low 160M YC0LOW/0 2007964

Single Operator - QRP
   
QRP ALL FO8JP 1986572,131259
QRP 10M ZL0AAH 1989256,665213
QRP 15M YB5AQB 200633,50496
QRP 20M AH6EK 198543,48896
QRP 40M VK2CCC 2011121,429133
QRP 80M YB2OK 19927,31043
QRP 160M YB2OK 19913,24027

Single Operator Assisted - High
   
High ALL ZL1BYZ (ZL1BYZ)20092,086,391509
High 10M ZM3T (W3SE)2012649,980345
High 15M ZM4G (ZL2IFB)20123,458,873821
High 20M ZM3T (W3SE)2011778,545395
High 40M VK2IM 20103,103,056528
High 80M no entry      
High 160M no entry      

Single Operator Assisted - Low
   
Low ALL DU1BP 20111,004,049369
Low 10M DU1/JJ5GMJ 201220,37672
Low 15M VK4FJ 201296,222174
Low 20M ZM3T (W3SE)2010305,240260
Low 40M ZL3IO 201137,77276
Low 80M ZL2GQ 201168211
Low 160M no entry      

Single Operator Assisted - QRP
   
QRP ALL no entry      
QRP 10M no entry      
QRP 15M no entry      
QRP 20M no entry      
QRP 40M no entry      
QRP 80M no entry      
QRP 160M no entry      

WPX (Prefix) Records for Oceania

SSB   CW
Call Year WPX
VK4KW2011 1,369
 
Call Year WPX
KH6LC2012 1,198  

Information : http://www.cqwpx.com 

August 28, 2013

WPX MIXED AWARD


WPX MIXED







WAS on 20M band Phone



WAS on 20M band Phone



August 20, 2013

YODX HF 2012 Contest



 thanks




August 09, 2013

July 30, 2013

WAS AWARD 17M BAND SSB


WAS 17M BAND SSB #57.263.







July 06, 2013

CQWW 2012 SSB



Year: 2012 SSB
Score: 490,960 points
Category: Single Op Assisted - Low Power - ALL BANDS

  Indonesia Oceania World
Rank 1 1 80

New Oceania Record



June 24, 2013

OCEANIA DX Contest 2012

  
OCEANIA DX CONTEST 2012

Thanks Committe

PLAQUE OF Y0DX 2012


PLAQUE OF Y0DX 2012 - OCEANIA
Thanks Committe



June 14, 2013

BV2013LF AWARD


Thanks Committe



May 18, 2013

EU SPRING AWARD 2013




EUROPEAN SPRING AWARD 2013



May 17, 2013

WULAN DX 2012




WULAN DX 2012

May 08, 2013

WAS AWARD - YB0NFL




WAS AWARD   # 57.263

January 31, 2013

SAC SSB 2012 OCEANIA


 
Thanks

January 06, 2013

RADIO ACTIVITY JANUARY 2013



RADIO ACTIVITY JANUARY 2013



December 27, 2012

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.c
Visite nossa 
home page: www.araucariadx.com

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

November 30, 2012

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:
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