Second full weekend in May,
1200 UTC Saturday to 1200 UTC Sunday. 2004: 8 May 1200 UTC - 9 May 1200 UTC.
2. Bands
160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m.
3. Modes
CW, SSB.
4. General call
CQ M
5. Entry categories
A1
Single operator single band CW
A2
Single operator single band SSB
A3
Single operator single band mixed
B1
Single operator all band CW
B2
Single operator all band SSB
B3
Single operator all band mixed
B4
Single operator all band QRP mixed.
Output power 5W PEP or less. Entrant must send "/QRP" following his callsign.
C
Multioperator single transmitter all band mixed
D
SWL all band mixed
E
War veterans: single operator all band mixed
F
Satellite: single or multi operator mixed via radio
amateur satellites
G
Pobeda (Victory) memorial stations:
multioperator single transmitter all band mixed
Multiple entries. Category F (Satellite)
can be an additional category for all participants, it requires separate
serial numbers and a separate log. For each QSO, the log must show uplink
and downlink frequencies (5 kHz accuracy) and the name of satellite.
10-minute rule. For multioperator stations
(categories C and G) only one transmitter and one band is permitted during
any 10-minute period, defined as starting with the first logged QSO on a band.
Exception: One — and only one — other band may be used
during any 10-minute period if — and only if — the station worked is a new
multiplier. The mult station must remain on the band for at least 10 minutes after the
first QSO on the new band. Contacts in violation of this 10-minute rule are not
penalized (apart from bringing 0 points) and must be kept in the log.
6. Contest exchange
All entrants send RS(T) and serial number
starting with 001.
7. QSO points
Transmitting stations:
Contacts between stations on different continents are worth 3 points.
Contacts between stations on the same continent but different countries
are worth 2 points. Contacts between stations in the same country are
worth 1 point. Countries are defined according to P-150-C country list, see
Appendix. Receiving stations (SWL):
Logging both callsigns and one exchange (1-way SWL) counts 1 point.
Logging both callsigns and both exchanges (2-way SWL) counts
3 points. The same station heard can be credited for points once per band.
The same callsign must not appear more than 10 times per band.
8. Multiplier points
Each country worked on each band is worth 1 point
for multiplier credit. Receiving stations (SWL) do not have multipliers.
Multipliers according to P-150-C country list, see Appendix.
9. Scoring
The final score is the result of the total QSO points multiplied
by the sum of multipliers on all bands. For receiving stations (SWL) the final score is
the sum of the QSO points. Results will be classified by entry category and by
continent.
10. Awards
Trophies (plaques) will be awarded to the highest
scoring stations in categories B1,B2,B3,C,G. Medals will be awarded
to the highest scoring stations in categories A1,A2,A3,E. Certificates
will be awarded to the world's top 5 scorers in categories B1,B2,B3,B5, world's
top 3 scorers in categories C and D, top 3 scorers on each continent in
categories A1,A2,A3,B1,B2,B3,B4,B5,E,F,G.
11. Disqualification
Violation of amateur radio regulations in the
country of the contestant, or the rules of the contest, unsportsmanlike conduct,
taking credit for excessive (20 percent or more) duplicate contacts,
unverifiable QSOs or multipliers will be deemed sufficient cause for
disqualification. In matters of dispute, the decisions of the Contest
Committee are final.
12. Logs
Electronic logs. Electronic (e-mail) submission of logs
is the preferred method. It is the required method for top 10 scoring entrants
in each category. Logs should be sent to
.
The required log format is the Cabrillo format created by all
major contest logging programs, sent as an email attachment.
Be sure to put
callsign and category in the "Subject:" field
of your email, like that: RZ9IR A3. It is desirable to put your claimed score
in the message body. Feel free to include your equipment description, any
comments or wishes.
The reception of your email log will be automatically
acknowledged. If you don't receive the acknowledgement within two weeks, please
resend your log or send your inquiry to
.
Paper logs. Use a separate sheet for each band. Each paper log entry
must be accompanied by a summary sheet showing: category of competition,
callsign used, callsign of contestant, name and postal address, detailed
information on the claimed score, and declaration that all contest rules
and regulations for amateur radio in the country of operation have been
observed. Multioperator contestants should include names and callsigns of
all operators.
Multiplier checklist (an alphabetical list of multipliers
worked) is required for each band on which 200 or more QSOs were made.
Cross-check list (an alphabetical list of stations worked) is required
for each band on which 100 or more QSOs were made.
Paper logs should be
sent to:
"CQ-M" Contest Committee
FRS TOMSK
P.O.BOX 2232
TOMSK 634055
RUSSIA