Sponsored by: Petr Ourednik, OK1RP
Date: 26.12.2003
Name: CQ Christmas
This is not a race, but a Day of operational CW activity!
It is not allowed to use the racing style of the challenge or racing operation.
Time: 00:00-24:00 UTC
Mode: CW only!
It is allowed to use any manual keys, traps with electronic keys, etc.
The use of any PC, keyboards, decoders, K1EA, N6TR for generating CW etc. is strictly prohibited.
A picture of the ready trophy waiting for its owner is attached.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Bands | All KV bands, VHF, VHF including 136kHz. |
| QSO | Valid connection with all concessionaires in the world. |
| Category | They are not. |
| Band change | No restrictions. |
| Transmitted text | The text of a normal non-competitive connection is transmitted. The combination of racing style or expedition operation does not apply! All connections of the type are therefore forbidden "599 TU" etc. The connection must be established during normal operation and must not be prearranged in any way (no sked QSO). Sending Christmas greetings and wishes is welcome. |
| Performance | No restrictions. |
| Antennas | No restrictions. |
| Scoring | A valid connection is worth 1 point. With one station it is possible on a given day, i.e. 26.12., establish only one valid connection, regardless of the band used. |
| Multipliers | They are not. |
| The result | Simple sum of points for valid connections. |
| DX-cluster | NOT allowed! |
| Diaries | The resulting sum of points for valid connections together with the type of used telegraph key, trap, etc. must be sent as an affidavit by email to the address ok1rp@QSL.net. No later than January 15, 2004! |
| Price | Original, new - unused set of telegraph key RM-31 of the Czech Army, fully functional, placed on a wooden stained plaque with an engraved mark of the winner as "Christmas C.W. Trophy"! The key is removable from the plaque and fully usable in operation! |