Conditions of the SNP Race

Deadline: Third Sunday in August from 04.00 to 06.00 UTC. The competition takes place in two one-hour stages. OK stations and other foreign stations can also participate in the competition.

Fashions: CW, SSB

Band: 3520-3560 kHz and 3700-3770 kHz

Categories:

• A1 – QRO CW
• A2 – QRO SSB
• A3 – QRO MIX
• B1 – QRP CW
• B2 – QRP SSB
• B3 – QRP MIX

In the QRP categories, the max. power 5 W

Contest code: In the first stage: RS(T) + serial number QSO from 001 + zip code + operator's initials, in the second stage: RS(T) + sequence number of the QSO (numbering from the first stage continues) + district code + last two digits of the operator's year of birth. Stations working /p give the zip code of the nearest village. Stations of Slovaks and Czechs abroad give the zip code and district coat of arms according to the place of birth. Other foreign stations give only the RS(T) and QSO sequence number.

Scoring: QSO with OM/OK and Slovak and Czech abroad = 5 points, QSO with another foreign station = 1 point. In categories A3 and B3, one CW and one SSB QSO can be established with the same station in each stage. The time difference between these connections must be at least 5 minutes. Each such connection is worth 5 points

Multipliers: Different zip codes and district signs in each stage separately, regardless of the mode

Diaries: Diaries are sent within 30 days after the race to the address: Rádioklub OM3KFV, post. folder 3, 03861 Vrútky, e-mail (txt file): om3kfv@zoznam.sk. Uniform forms of diaries and cover pages (they make the evaluator's work easier) can be requested at the above address. Attach a self-addressed stamped envelope to the application