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SSB: March 29–30, 2008 CW: May 24–25, 2008
Starts: 0000 GMT Saturday Ends: 2359 GMT Sunday
I. Period of Operation: 48 hours. Single Operator stations may operate 36 of the 48 hours.
Off times must be a minimum of 60 minutes in length. Listening time counts as operating time. Multi-Operator stations may
operate the full 48 hours.
II. Objective: The object of the contest is for amateurs around the world to contact as many
amateurs in other parts of the world as possible during the contest period.
III. Bands: The 1.8, 3.5, 7, 14, 21, and 28 MHz bands may be used. No WARC bands allowed.
Observance of established band plans is strongly encouraged.
IV. Terms of Competition (for all categories): All entrants must
operate within the limits of their chosen category when performing any
activity that could impact their submitted score. Only the entrant’s
callsign may be used to aid the entrant’s score. A different callsign must
be used for each entry. Transmitters and receivers must be located within a
500-meter diameter circle or within the property limits of the station
licensee, whichever is greater. All antennas must be physically connected by
wires to the transmitters and receivers used by the entrant. All high power
categories must not exceed 1500 watts total output power on any band. No
self-spotting of any form on DX spotting nets is permitted for any category. Self-spotting is defined as generating packet spots for your contest callsign
by: (a) using your own callsign; (b) spotting your call while using another
callsign; or (c) spotting of your callsign by other stations as a result of
prearranged solicitation.
Categories: Note—CATEGORY and CATEGORY-OVERLAY** names for use in
the Cabrillo file header are shown in parenthesis.
1. Single Operator (Single Band and All Band) (SINGLE-OP ALL HIGH
or SINGLE-OP [BAND] HIGH)
(a) One person performs all of the operating, logging, and, for the Assisted
category only, spotting functions. Only one transmitted signal is allowed at
any time. Maximum power allowed is 1500 watts total output.
(b) Low Power (SINGLE-OP LOW or SINGLE-OP [BAND] LOW): Same as 1(a) except
that output power shall not exceed 100 watts. Stations in this category will
compete only with other low power stations.
(c) QRP (SINGLE-OP ALL QRP or SINGLE-OP [BAND] QRP): Same as 1(a) except that
output power shall not exceed 5 watts. Stations in this category will
compete only with other QRP stations.
(d) Assisted/with Packet (SINGLE-OP-ASSISTED ALL HIGH or SINGLE-OP-ASSISTED
ALL LOW): Same as 1(a) except
the passive use (no self-spotting) of DX spotting nets or other forms of DX
alerting is permitted. Stations in this category will compete only with
other Assisted stations.
**The next two categories shown below require an additional line in your
Cabrillo logfile header called CATEGORY-OVERLAY.
See paragraph XIV(d).
(e) Tribander/Single Element (TB-WIRES)**: Tribander (any type) for the high
bands with a single feedline from the transmitter
to the antenna, and single-element lowband antennas (wires) category. During
the contest an entrant shall use only one (1)
tribander for 10, 15, 20 meters and single-element antennas on 40, 80, and
160.
(f) Rookie (ROOKIE)**: To enter this category you must have been licensed as
a radio amateur three (3) years or less on the date of the contest.
2. Multi-Operator (All band operation only, high power only)
(a) Single-Transmitter (MULTI-ONE): Only one transmitter and one
band permitted during the same time period (defined as 10 minutes).
Exception: One other band may be used during any 10-minute period if the
station worked is a new multiplier. Use a separate serial number sequence
for each band. Logs found in violation of the 10-minute rule will be
automatically reclassified as multi-multi. Maximum power allowed is 1500
watts total output. Your log MUST show the correct serial number sent and
received for each contact.
(b) Multi-Two (MULTI-TWO): A maximum of two transmitted signals at
any time on different bands. Both transmitters may work any and all
stations. A station may be worked only once per band regardless of which
transmitter is used. Use a separate serial number sequence for each band.
Each of the two stations may make a maximum of 8 band changes in any clock
hour (00 through 59 minutes). For example, a change from 20 meters to 40
meters and then back to 20 meters constitutes two band changes. Maximum
power allowed is 1500 watts total output.
(c) Multi-Transmitter (MULTI-MULTI): No limit to transmitters, but
only one signal (and running station) allowed per band at any time. Use a
separate serial number sequence for each band. Note: All transmitters
and receivers must be located within a 500-meter diameter area or within
property limits of the station licensee, whichever is greater. All operation
must take place from the same operating site. Maximum power allowed is 1500
watts total output.
3. QRP Section: Single Operator only. Output
power must not exceed 5 watts. You must note QRP in the header of your
Cabrillo file, or in the case of non-Cabrillo logs, on the summary sheet and
state the actual maximum output power used for all claimed contacts. Results
will be listed in a separate QRP section and certificates will be awarded to
each top-scoring QRP station in the order indicated in Section IX.
4. Low Power Section: Single Operator only.
Output power must not exceed 100 watts. You must indicate low power in
the header of your Cabrillo file, or in the case of non-Cabrillo logs, on
the summary sheet and state the actual maximum output power used for all
claimed contacts. Results will be listed in a separate low power section and
certificates will be awarded to each top-scoring low power station in the
order indicated in Section IX.
V. Exchange: RS(T) report plus a progressive
contact three-digit serial number starting
with 001 for the first contact. (Continue to four
digits if past 999 and five if past 9999.) Your log MUST show the correct serial number
sent and received for each contact.
VI. Contact Points:
(a) Contacts between stations on different
continents are worth three (3) points on 28, 21,
and 14 MHz and six (6) points on 7, 3.5, and
1.8 MHz.
(b) Contacts between stations on the same
continent, but different countries, are worth one
(1) point on 28, 21, and 14 MHz and two (2)
points on 7, 3.5, and 1.8 MHz. Exception: For
North American stations only—contacts
between stations within the North American
boundaries (both stations must be located in
North America) are worth two (2) points on 28,
21, and 14 MHz and four (4) points on 7, 3.5,
and 1.8 MHz.
(c) Contacts between stations in the same
country are worth 1 point regardless of band.
VII. Prefix Multipliers: The prefix multiplier
is the number of valid prefixes worked. A PREFIX
is counted only once regardless of the number
of times the same prefix is worked.
(a) A PREFIX is the letter/numeral combination
which forms the first part of the amateur call.
Examples: N8, W8, WD8, HG1, HG19, KC2,
OE2, OE25, etc. Any difference in the numbering,
lettering, or order of same shall constitute a
separate prefix. A station operating from a DXCC country different from that indicated by
its callsign is required to sign portable. The
portable prefix must be an authorized prefix of
the country/call area of operation. In cases of
portable operation, the portable designator will
then become the prefix. Example: N8BJQ operating
from Wake Island would sign N8BJQ/KH9
or N8BJQ/NH9. KH6XXX operating from Ohio
must use an authorized prefix for the U.S. 8th
district (W8, K8, etc.). Portable designators without
numbers will be assigned a zero (?) after the
second letter of the portable designator to form
the prefix. Example: PA/N8BJQ would become
PA?. All calls without numbers will be assigned
a zero (?) after the first two letters to form the prefix. Example: XEFTJW would count as XE?.
Maritime mobile, mobile, /A, /E, /J, /P, or interim
license class identifiers do not count as prefixes.
You may not make up your own prefix.
(b) Special event, commemorative, and
other unique prefix stations are encouraged to
participate. Prefixes must be assigned by the
licensing authority of the country of operation.
VIII. Scoring (QSO Points):
1. Single Operator: (a) All Band score = total
contact points from all bands multiplied by the
number of different prefixes worked (prefix multiplier;
prefixes are counted only once). (b)
Single Band score = total contact points on the
band entered multiplied by the number of different
prefixes worked (prefix multiplier).
2. Multi Operator: Scoring is the same as
Single Operator, All Band.
3. A station may be worked once on each
band for QSO point credit. Prefix credit may be
taken only once.
IX. Awards: Certificates will be awarded to the
highest scoring station in each category listed under Section IV . . .
1. In every participating country.
2. In each call area of the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, and
Asiatic Russia.
All scores will be published. To be eligible for an
award, a single operator station must show a minimum of 12 hours of
operation and multi-operator stations must show a minimum of 24 hours of
operation.
A single-band log will be eligible for a single-band
award only. If a log contains more than one band, it will be judged as an
all-band entry unless specified otherwise.
In countries or sections where entries justify, second-
and third-place awards will be made.
X. Trophies, Plaques, and Donors:
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 learn how to
become a sponsor, see the CQ WPX website:
http://www.cqwpx.com/plaques.htm.
A station winning a World trophy will not be considered
for a sub-area award. That trophy will be awarded to the runner-up for that
area if the returns justify the award. Contestants who win a category for
which no trophy is sponsored may contact
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to arrange to order one.
XI. Club Competition: A trophy will be awarded each year to the
club that has the highest aggregate scores from logs submitted by members.
The club must be a local group and not a national organization.
Participation is limited to members operating within a local geographical
area (exception: DXpeditions especially organized for operation in the
contest and manned by members). Indicate your club affiliation on the
summary sheet, or in the "CLUB:" line of the Cabrillo file. To be eligible for an award, a minimum
of three logs must be received from a club.
XII. Instructions for Submission of Logs:
(a) All times must be in GMT. All breaks must
be clearly marked (not required for CABRILLO
logs). Single operator and multi-single logs
must be submitted in chronological order. Multi-Two logs must be submitted chronologically by
station. Multi-multi logs must be submitted
chronologically by band.
(b) All sent and received exchanges are to
be logged. Logs without sent and/or
received serial numbers will be reclassified
as checklogs.
(c) Electronic submission of logs is the
expected method for all participants. It is
required for all top-scoring entrants, for
anyone wishing to compete for an award,
and for all who use a computer to log the
contest or prepare contest logs.
(d) Instructions for CABRILLO logs — IMPORTANT: Please
put only your callsign in the Subject: field
of the e-mail used to send your CABRILLO
log. For U.S. & VE stations, please also indicate your ARRL Section in
the CABRILLO header (ARRL-SECTION). All others use DX.
The CABRILLO file format is the standard. Do
not rely on your logging program; use a text editor
(Wordpad, Notepad, DOS Edit—no word
processors) to make sure all of the CABRILLO
header information is there, including the
extra line in the header for CATEGORY-OVERLAY
if you are entering the TB-WIRES or
ROOKIE categories. Also be sure to indicate
your club affiliation. For detailed instructions on
filling out the CABRILLO file header, see the
WPX Contest website (http://www.cqwpx.com/logs.htm). Failure to fill out the header correctly can
result in your entry being placed in the wrong
category or reclassified as a checklog. Please
do not mail printed copies of CABRILLO logs,
as these are of no use to anyone.
(e) E-mail is the expected method of log submission.
SSB CABRILLO logs should be sent to <
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and CW CABRILLO logs should be sent to <
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All logs received via e-mail will be confirmed via e-mail. A frequently
updated listing of logs received can be found on the CQ WPX website at
http://www.cqwpx.com/logs.htm.
(f) Instructions for NON-CABRILLO logs: If you
are not able to submit a CABRILLO log, you may submit the ASCII output from
most of the popular logging programs such as TR, CT, NA, Writelog, and
SuperDuper. You may also submit the *.BIN, *.DAT, *.QDF files from CT, TR,
or NA. If your log is not in CABRILLO format, a separate summary sheet is
required. Please name your files with your call and the file type. Example:
N8BJQ submits a CABRILLO file. It should be named N8BJQ.LOG. If N8BJQ chose
to submit a non-CABRILLO file such as TR’s .Dat file, he should name the log
file N8BJQ.DAT and the summary file should be N8BJQ.SUM. See <www.cqwpx.com>
for more information on e-mail log formats. Any logs sent on floppy disk
should be on 3.5" diskettes and sent in a proper mailer to prevent damage.
Non-CABRILLO Logs must be checked for duplicate contacts, correct QSO
points, and prefix multipliers. Duplicate contacts must be clearly marked.
An alpha/numeric check list of claimed PREFIX multipliers must be submitted
with your log. Each non-CABRILLO entry must be accompanied by a Summary
Sheet listing all scoring information, the category of competition, and the
entrant’s name and mailing address in BLOCK LETTERS. Also submit a signed
declaration that all contest rules and regulations for amateur radio in the
country of operation have been observed.
(g) Official log and summary sheets are
available from CQ Communications, Inc., 25 Newbridge Road, Hicksville, NY
11801 USA; fax (+1) 516-681-2926); or e-mail your request to CQ at <
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You may make your own forms as long as all required information is present.
XIII. Disqualification: Violation of amateur
radio regulations in the country of the contestant,
or the rules of the contest, unsportsmanlike
conduct, taking credit for excessive duplicate
contacts, unverifiable QSOs or multipliers
will be deemed sufficient cause for disqualification.
An entrant whose log is judged by the
WPX Contest Committee to contain an excessive
number of discrepancies may be disqualified
as a participant operator or station for a
period of one year. If within a five-year period
the operator is disqualified a second time, he
or she will be ineligible for any CQ contest
awards for three years.
Declaration: By submitting an entry in the
CQ WPX Contest you agree that you have read
and understood the rules of the contest and
agree to be bound by them, as well as all rules
and regulations of your country which pertain
to amateur radio. All actions and decisions of
the WPX Contest Committee are official and
final.
XIV. Deadline:
All entries must be
postmarked NO LATER than May 1, 2008 for the SSB section and NO LATER than
July 1, 2008 for the CW section. All logs, including e-mail entries, are
subject to these deadlines. Indicate SSB or CW on your envelope. Logs
postmarked after the deadline may be listed in the results, but will be
ineligible for any awards. Check the WPX website
<http://www.cqwpx.com> for instructions
on mailing WPX logs.
Questions pertaining to the WPX Contest may be e-mailed
to the WPX Contest Director, Steve Merchant, K6AW, at
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