CQ World-Wide WPX Contest 2021

CQ World-Wide WPX SSB Contest will be held 27.-28.March 2021 starting at 00.00 UT on Saturday and at the end of 23.59 UT on Sunday. WPX contest is a worldwide race based on the principle of establishing a connection with as many stations with different prefixes. It competes in bands 1.8, 3.5, 7, 14, 21 a 28 MHz mode SSB. It is in the rules for this year several changes and you can help with activity planning and band selection statistics from WPX activity maps.

Conditions 2021 CQ World-Wide WPX Contest

SSB: March 27-28, 2021 CW: May 29-30, 2021
Beginning: 0000 UTC Saturday End: 2359 UTC Sunday

I. Target:

For stations around the world to establish as many connections as possible with as many prefixes
during the race.

II. Opening hours:

48 hours. Stations with one operator can work at most 36 hours of
total time 48 hours - breaks must be at least 60 minutes during
of which no connection is registered. Stations with multiple operators can
work full 48 hours.

III. Bands:

Bands can be used 1.8, 3.5, 7, 14, 21, a 28 MHz. The valid ones must be observed
band plans.

IV. EXCHANGE:

RS(T) report and connection serial number starting 001 on the first connection. Note:
stations in the Multi-Two categories, Multi-Unlimited a Multi-Distributed číslují
connections on each band separately (from 001).

V. RESULT:

A. Result: We get the final result by multiplying the number of points per QSO
number of different prefixes (once per race, regardless of the bands).
B. Body za QSO: The connection to one and the same station applies to each band
once:
1. There are three connections between stations on different continents (3) body na
bands 28, 21, a 14 MHz and six (6) points on 7, 3.5, a 1.8 MHz.
2. Connections between stations on the same continent outside their own country are counted
for one (1) point on the bands 28, 21, a 14 MHz a dva (2( body na 7, 3.5, a 1.8
MHz. Exception: for North American stations only - for connections between stations
in North America (both stations must be on the continent of North America) I know
count two (2) points on the bands 28, 21, a 14 MHz and four (4() body na 7, 3.5,
a 1.8 MHz.
3. Connections between home country stations count as one (1) point regardless
on the band.
C. Multipliers: The multiplier is the number of valid prefixes, with which it was connected
connection, regardless of the bands (one prefix is ​​valid only once).
1. PREFIX is a character combination of letters and numbers of the first part of the call sign.
Examples: N8, W8, WD8, HG1, HG19, KC2, OE2, OE25, LY1000, etc. Any
a different combination applies to a separate prefix. Station, which works from another
DXCC countries other than their original brand must use the transient brand
broadcast as portable. The portable prefix must be with an authorized form for
country. In the case of such traffic, the prefix is ​​the country designation
portable traffic. Example: N8BJQ working from Wake Island will have a call sign
N8BJQ / KH9 or N8BJQ / NH9. KH6XXX working from Ohio must use
authorized prefix for district 8 (/W8, /AD8, etc.). Portable destination without a number
they will be taken as a prefix with the number zero (Ø) after the second letter of the prefix. Example:
PA / N8BJQ will be strongly prefix PAØ. Also all call signs without a number
will be taken with the number zero in the prefix after the first two letters of the call sign.
Example: XEFTJW will apply as XEØ. Maritime mobile, mobile, /A, /E, /J, /P,
or other identifiers will not be taken as a prefix.
2. Participation with special occasional prefiy is recommended, but they must be
officially issued by the licensing authority of the country.

WE. CATEGORY:

Using a DX cluster or similar system is allowed for everyone
category with the exception of the Single Operator Classic Overlay category.
A. Category one operator: One person (operator) performs all
operational and recording activities. There is no limit to the number of band changes. In the same
only one transmission signal is allowed at a time.
1. One operator: HP – Great performance (all bands or one
zone): The total output power must not exceed 1500 watts.
2. One operator: LP – Low performance (all bands or one
zone): The total output power must not exceed 100 watts.
3. QRP (all bands or one band): The total output power must not
exceed 5 watts.
B. One operator in the Overlay category: Any operator in category one
operator, who meets the given conditions may participate outside his category
one of the OVERLAY categories by adding a line in the Cabrillo file to CATEGORYOVERLAY in the header file. The results of the Overlay categories will be presented separately
for all bands categories, HP, LP and QRP.
1. Tribander/Single Element (TB-WIRES): Throughout the race he can
stations use only one tribander antenna, which has one power supply
for bands 10, 15, a 20 meters and for bands 40, 80, a 160 meters
single element antenna. Special antennas for reception are not in this category
allowed.
2. Rookie (ROOKIE): The operator in this category must be an amateur radio with
licenses maximum 3 years old. The date of issue of the license must be indicated in
the SOAPBOX line in the Cabrillo journal header. Station, which gained any
plaque in previous CQ races can no longer enter this category.
3. Classic Operator (CLASSIC): An operator in this category can use
only one device (tcvr) and can only work 24 hours of total time 36
hours - breaks must be at least 60 minutes, during which it must not
no connection can be established. If the diary contains more than 24 hours of operation,
then counts first 24 hours. Use of assistance (dx cluster) not allowed,
special receiving antennas are also not allowed.
C. Categories of multiple operators (only all bands): For stations with more than
one operator. You can select a category according to the number of broadcast signals or
habitats.
1. One transmitter (MULTI-ONE): Only one broadcast is allowed at a time
signal. It is allowed to change the band 10 times in one hour (at time 00 to
59 minutes).Example: change from 20m to 40 m band and back is taken as two
band changes. Connections are numbered in ascending order, regardless of band.
a. HP - high performance. The total output power must not exceed 1500 watts.
b. LP - low power. The total output power must not exceed 100 watts.
2. Two transmitters (MULTI-TWO): Two transmission signals are allowed at the same time
on two different bands (two signals on one band are not allowed).
The connection to the same station is valid only once on each band, no matter what,
which station connects to it. The log must contain for each connection
designation, with which transmitter the connection was established (column 81 in
CABRILLO file for CQ races). Each transmitter can within one hour
change the band a maximum of 8 times (at time 00 to 59 minutes). Connections on everyone
bands are numbered separately. The total output power of each of the two transmitters must not
exceed 1500 watts.
3. Multiple transmitters (MULTI-UNLIMITED): It is allowed to the maximum 6 current
signals, one on each band. maximum of six transmitted signals, one per
band, at any one time. Connections on each band are numbered separately. Total
the output power of an individual transmitter must not exceed 1500 watts.
4. More transmitters more QTH (MULTI-DISTRIBUTED): Maximum is allowed
six signals transmitted simultaneously, one on each band, from stations in different
QTH. All stations (transmitters, receivers, antennas, amplifiers) must be
located in the same DXCC country and CQ zone, including possibly remote controlled
station. Connections on each band are numbered separately. Total output power
individual transmitter must not exceed 1500 watts. Cabrillo diary header
must contain lines: CATEGORY-OPERATOR: MULTI-OP, CATEGORYSTATION: DISTRIBUTED. Rules X.E, X.F and X.G do not apply to this category.
D. Checklog: Diary for inspection. It is not scored and will not be public.

VII. DIPLOMA:

Competitors in the one band category can only receive a diploma for one
zone. The condition is operation at least 4 hours. In the category of stations with more
operators must work minimally 8 hours.
A. Plaques are listed in recognition of the top result in several categories.
A list of categories and their sponsors is given on the website
www.cqwpx.com/plaques.htm>.
Each station can receive only one plaque. The category winner cannot receive
another plaque, e.g. for a subcategory of the continent. Here she will receive the nursery in the next
order, if the conditions of the number of stations for the award of the plaque are met.
B. Diplomas: Electronic diplomas will be downloadable for all evaluated
race participants

VIII. CLUB COMPETITION:

The total result for the club is given by the sum of the results of the individual stations of the given
club. There are two club categories:
A. USA club: Participation is limited to club members in the circuit 250 miles from Wednesday
club headquarters.
B. DX clubs: Attendance is limited to club members in either the DXCC country of the club headquarters
OR to a distance 400 km from the clubhouse.
C. General club rules:
National organizations (e.g. JARL, REF or DARC) they cannot perform
like a club.
Stations with one operator can only register for one club. Station s
multiple operators can sign up for multiple clubs according to the percentage
individual operators. The name of the club must be stated in the diary, in case of more
operators and multiple clubs as well as percentage participation.
In order to list the club in the result list, participation is required at least 4 stations,
inspection logs do not count.

IX. DEFINITION OF TERMS:

A. Station location (QTH): Place, where all transmitters are located,
receivers, amplifiers and antennas. This place must not be larger than a circle of diameter
500 meters. The antennas must be physically connected to the transmitters, receivers and amplifiers.
B. QSO asistence: It is defined as the use of any technology, which
provides information about the call sign or multiplier and the operator signal. To
includes the use of a CW decoder, DX cluster, different websites (e.g.
DX Summit), CW Skimmer or Reverse Beacon Network or account of others
operators.

X. GENERAL RULES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS:

A. Accountants must comply with the terms of their category at all times, when are you
they include the connection in their result.
B. Only one category can be competed under one brand.
C. The power limitation in the given category must be observed in all bands.
Output power on any band is defined by output power
active amplifier (amplifiers).
D. Self-spotting or another station's request for clustering is not allowed.
E. All operation must be performed from one station of the station. Operation
REMOTE is enabled, if they are physically capable of transmitting transmitters, receivers and antennas on
once QTH cells. The remote-controlled station must comply with all conditions
given by the station license. The call sign of the station must be issued by the appropriate
office.
F. Remote receivers out of location (QTH) stations are not allowed.
G. Only one transmitted signal is allowed on one band at a time. if they are
used two or more transmitters on one band, The device MUST be used,
which prevents multiple transmitted signals at the same time.
H. Alternating broadcast challenge (CQ) on two or more frequencies on one
band is not allowed.
I. All connection and completion requests and connection logging must be made
at defined race times by the permitted modes and frequencies of the race.
J. Corrections of call signs and codes in the post-race diary using various
databases, recordings, emails or other information are not allowed.
K. The recorded call sign must match the actually sent call sign
stations during QSOs.
L. For ITU Region stations 1: broadcasting in the band 40m above 7200 kHz during operation
SSB is not allowed during an SSB race.
M. For ITU Region stations 1: broadcasting under 1810 There is no KHz during the race
allowed.

XI. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DIARY (LOG):

Electronic sending of the diary is required of all stations.
A. The log MUST contain the following information for each QSO: right
time and date in UTC, frequency (or band), call sign of the opposite station, posted
and the code received. Log,which will not contain all the information will be classified
just checking. Connections should be recorded as soon as they were
completed. Station, competing for victory in world categories, continent or
The US must record the exact frequencies for each connection.
B. Competitors in one band categories must record all
connections from other bands. Only band connections are included in the result
listed in the Cabrillo header. Diary with connections on one band only
will always be classified as a single band.
C. The CABRILLO diary format is standard for all diaries. Viz
<www.cqwpx.com/cabrillo.htm> for detailed instructions for filling in the header
Cabrillo file extension. Incorrect header filling can lead to incorrect determination
competition category of the station or reassignment of the logbook only for
control.Note: U.S. the station must indicate the location of the station in the Cabrillo header
CABRILLO header (e.g.: LOCATION: OH). Pro kategorii Multi-Transmitter
Distributed see rule VI.C.4.
D. The only method for sending a diary is Web upload. Web upload is k
available at <www.cqwpx.com/logcheck>. All received diaries
will be confirmed by email. The list of received dailies is at
<www.cqwpx.com>.
E. Instructions for electronic journals in a format other than
CABRILLO: If the station is unable to send the log in Cabrillo format, can
turn to the plant director for help.
F. Confirmation of received logs All received logs will be confirmed
by email. The list of received dailies is at <www.cqwpx.com>.

XII. DEADLINE FOR SENDING THE DIARY:

A. All logs must be sent no later than 5 DAYS after the race: SSB diaries
not later as 2359 UTC 2 April 2021, CW diaries no later than 2359 UTC 4
June 2021. Resubmitting a diary after this deadline will be considered late
daily.
B. Extension of the deadline for sending the diary must be made by request by email to
address <director@cqwpx.com>. The request must contain a proper reason and must be
sent before the deadline for sending the diary. The extension is
guaranteed only after confirmation by the race director.
C. Diaries sent after the deadline can be listed in the result list but
they cannot participate in the diploma program.

XIII. DECISION - MAKING:

The CQ WPX Contest Committee is responsible for checking the competition logs. Participants
must comply with the conditions of the race. Violation of race conditions and unsportsmanlike
behavior can lead to disciplinary punishment.
A. Unsportsmanlike conduct: Some examples of unsportsmanlike conduct:
1. AGREEMENT or CONFIRMATION of any connection by other means
such as. Telephone, internet, VOIP, social media, web pages, etc..
Transmission on frequencies outside the permitted frequencies. given the license.
2. By changing the time in the diary in order to comply with breaks or the number of changes
belt.
3. By counting a larger number of unverifiable connections or multipliers.
4. By transmitting a signal with a large bandwidth (e.g. splatter, click) or
harmonic signals in other bands.
5. Station, which can be called (running) and don't put their own brand in
more than 3 connections.
B. Disciplinary punishments: In case of violation of the conditions, there will be a station
disqualified.
1. DISQUALIFICATION: The station will be listed at the end of the results list and
cannot receive a diploma.
2. Notification of this will be sent to the station by email in the sent diary. Station
he has then 5 days to appeal to the plant director. After this deadline is
final decision.
3. The participant has the right to withdraw his diary from the evaluation to 30 days after the deadline
to send a diary. In this case, it is necessary to contact the director
race
4. The Contest Committee reserves the right to change the competition category
station after reviewing its diary or on the basis of other information.
C. Check the diary: All diaries are checked using a special one
program and the members of the audit committee.
1. Duplicate connections are deleted without additional point penalty.
2. Links to an incorrectly entered contest code are deleted without
additional point sanctions.
3. Errors in the station of the opposite station or connection not found in the log of the opposite station
are deleted and a point penalty of twice the number is applied
points for this connection.
4. Connections that do not meet the band change condition for multiple categories
operators are deleted without further point sanctions.

XIV. DECLARATION:

By sending the diary, the competitor agrees to check the diary by the CQ WPX race committee
and declares, that: 1) read and understand the conditions of the race and at the same time agree with
by complying with them, 2) comply with all conditions for the amateur radio station in
your country, 3) agrees, that his diary will be published and 4) decides on
possible disqualification and other decisions of the Contest Committee as official and
final. If the participant does not agree with these conditions, or does not want
be evaluated then do not send a diary or send it just for checking
(CHECKLOG).
Questions about the CQ WPX Contest can be sent to the race director at
e-mail adress <director@cqwpx.com>.
Translated 16.12.2020 OK2FD

Spring: https://www.cqwpx.com/rules.htm

https://www.cqwpx.com/rules/rules_cs_2021.pdf