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The 2008 CQ World-Wide
160 Meter DX Contest
CW: 0000Z January 26 to 2359Z January 27
SSB: 0000Z February 23 to 2359Z February 24
The objective of these contests is for amateurs around the world to contact other amateurs in as many U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and countries as possible on the 160
meter band. Note: Each contest is 48 hours
long and starts at 0000Z. Single operator stations may only operate 30 out of the 48 hours.
Classes: Single and Multi-Operator only.
Use of packet, a spotting net, or logging assistance makes an entry Multi-Operator. Multi-
Operators must show all operators, even helpers. Under Single Operator there will be a
designation of power level: H = power over 150
watts, L = power under 150 watts, and Q = 5
watts or less. Single operators must show the
actual call of the operator as a guest operator
if it is different from the call used in the contest.
Score listings will be per state or country, but
if there is sufficient category activity or if a high
enough score is made, then a certificate will be
issued. Minimum score for a certificate is 5000
points for Low Power and 1000 points for QRP.
Multi-Operators will all be considered high
power.
Exchange: RS(T) and state for U.S., province for Canada, and either prefix or country
abbreviation for DX. Contacts without some
location indicator will be ruled invalid.
Scoring: Contacts with stations in own
country, 2 points. Contacts with other countries
on same continent, 5 points. Contacts with
other continents, 10 points. Maritime mobile
contacts count 5 points. There is no multiplier
value for a maritime mobile contact.
Multiplier: Each continental U.S. state (48),
U.S. District of Columbia (DC), Canadian area
(14), and DX country. KL7 and KH6 are considered DX and not states for this contest. DX
countries are DXCC plus WAE (IT, GM Shetland Islands, et. al). Canadian areas include
VO1, VO2, NB, NS, PEI, VE2, VE3, VE4, VE5,
VE6, VE7, NWT, VYO, and Yukon. Do not count
the United States and Canada as separate
countries.
Final Score: Total QSO points times the
sum of all multipliers (states, VE, DX countries).
Penalties: Three additional contacts may be
deleted for each unverified contact removed
from the log.
Disqualification: A log may be disqualified
for violation of amateur radio regulations, unsportsmanlike conduct, or claiming excessive
unverified contacts.
Awards: Certificates will be awarded to the
top scorers in each class (see provisions under
classes) by state, Canadian area, and DX
country. Runners-up with high scores over
100,000 may also receive certificates. The following plaques, with donating sponsors as indi-
cated, will be awarded for exceptional efforts.
The plaque procedure is the top scorer in the
indicated area wins the plaque. However, a station can only win one plaque per contest sec-
tion. The plaque is then awarded to the next
highest scoring station. For example, WX8ZZZ
wins top World Multi-Operator. Then the next
station in the U.S. wins the U.S. plaque.
Please observe the DX window from 1830
to 1835 kHz during the hours of darkness. The
DX window is for intercontinental contacts. All
stations will operate under the rules and regulations of their licensing agency regarding frequencies allowed and power levels. This is a
gentlemanís contest and band, so letís help
make intercontinental contacts happen.
Computer Logging: Please submit your
log via e-mail in the Cabrillo format. The
Cabrillo format is created by all the major logging programs. Be sure to put your call and
mode in the iSubjectî line of each e-mail. The
log must be an attachment and not in the body
of the text. The correct name of the contest is
either CQ-160-CW or CQ-160-SSB. Put in a
claimed score in the Cabrillo summary if you
want to be listed in claimed scores. Use your
call .log (k4jrb.log for example) as the log
name. Your e-mail log will automatically be
acknowledged by the server and checked for
proper Cabrillo format. You may mail a
diskette; if you do so you must attach a printed summary sheet. The diskette must be clearly labeled with the call of the entrant, the mode
(CW or SSB), and the category. If you print out
a computer log, you must also send a diskette.
Do not send .bin files, database files, or other
non-conforming files. Do not remove duplicates from your log, as there is no penalty for
duplicate contacts.
Manual Logs: Sample log and summary
sheets may be obtained from CQ by sending a
large SASE with sufficient postage to cover your
request. You can also download paper log forms
from the CQ website http://www.cq-amateur-
radio.com, or make your own with 40 contacts
per page with columns for GMT, exchanges,
multiplier, and points. Paper logs with over 200
QSOs must include a dupe/check sheet with all
calls in alpha-sort order. Show the multiplier only
the first time it is worked. Each page must have
sub-totals for multipliers, contacts, and points.
A running total below the sub-total on each page
is recommended. Include a summary sheet with
your entry showing the scoring and other essential information. A printed name/mailing address
is recommended and a signed declaration that
all rules have been observed. Clearly mark all
duplicate contacts and remember they have no
point value. Please put the summary sheet at
the front of the log. Manual logs should clearly
indicate total multiplier, W/VE multiplier, and DX
multiplier.
Club Competition: Any club that submits at
least three logs may enter the Club Competition.
The name of the club must be clearly identified
under club competition on the summary sheet,
or summary portion of the Cabrillo log. Club
Competition is ifor funî to foster more activity.
There is a separate listing for club scores.
Log Submissions: Mailing deadline for CW
entries is February 28, 2008; for SSB entries
March 31, 2008. For manual and diskettes logs
send them early to assure receipt by the dead-
lines. For a return receipt enclose an SASE or
SAE with postage or 2 new IRCs. Unreadable
paper logs will be put in as check logs.
Send CW e-mail logs to: <160cw@
kkn.net>
Send SSB e-mail logs to: <160ssb@
kkn.net>.
All other logs go to CQ 160 Meter Contest,
25 Newbridge Road, Hicksville, NY 11801
USA. Indicate CW or SSB on the envelope.
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