This contest is sponsored by the Frontenac Radio Group. The purpose of this contest is to encourage amateurs to learn the basics of simplex operations, expand the scope of their VHF operating techniques beyond that needed for repeater operation, and VHF contesting using all modes,. It is open to all amateurs, the object being to make as many two-way QSO’s with as many different hams, in as many different municipalities as possible, all within a 6 hour time period.
Please remember, this is a fun contest. All participants are encouraged to send in their logs, even if they make only a few contacts. It is not necessary to have a big “contest station” to participate. This contest can easily be worked with only a 2 meter handheld.
RULES:
1. This event is 6 hours long, from 1000L – 1600L, on Sunday September 25th, 2011.
2. Repeater contacts for points are not allowed.
3. CQ Call – “CQ 2 Meter Challenge”
4. All stations (Fixed or Mobile) can only transmit on one radio at a time. Multiple operators in a team, using the same call sign, cannot use more than one radio at a time, or transmit from different locations, using the same call sign. For Example – if several operators want to use a club call sign, they must designate a single power level and location, just like any single operator.
5. All stations (Fixed or Mobile) can only transmit on one radio at a time. Multiple operators in a team, using the same call sign, cannot use more than one radio at a time, or transmit from different locations, using the same call sign. For Example – if several operators want to use a club call sign, they must designate a single power level and location, just like any single operator.
6. All stations are either “Fixed” or “Mobile”. Stations cannot make contacts as both Mobile and Fixed. For Example – If you are mobile, you cannot go home and use that same call sign and run the rest of the contest as a fixed station. If you are a fixed operator, you can operate only from one municipality or location.
7. Operators must use the same power level for the duration of the contest.
8. Contest essentially follows the ARRL VHF Contest Rules and the Canadian VHF band plan.
9. Suggested FM frequencies: 146.475, 146.490, 146.505, 146.550, 146.565, 146.580, 147.420, 147.435, 147.450, 147.465, 147.480, 147.495, 147.510, 147.525, 147.540, 147.555, and 147.570.
Note: Frequencies that have a potential conflict with repeater inputs (low end of 146 simplex) and the National Calling Frequency have been omitted.
10. CW contacts should be made between 144.100 and 144.200.
11. Digital contacts should be made between 144.300 to 144.500, 145.590 to 145.790 and 147.435 to 147.585.
12. SSB contacts should be made between 144.200 and 144.275.
13. No contacts to be made on 146.520 – the National Calling Frequency.
14. Share the frequencies; we will not be the only operators using them!
15. Exchange – There are 3 exchange items: Your call sign, the name of your municipality, and your Power level.
16. Power levels are defined as follows: Low power – 5 watts or less. Medium power – greater than 5 watts, but less than 50 watts. High power – greater than 50 watts.
17. Entry Categories – There are two entry categories: Fixed and Mobile. You may enter only one category for the contest. If a station gives out more than one multiplier during the contest, that station will automatically be entered into the mobile category. A. A “Fixed” station or “Fixed” location means that a participant must operate the entire duration of the contest from one specific location. This category would also include setting up a temporary, portable station at a remote location, “Field Day” style. B. A Mobile / Rover station – a participant operates from a vehicle, with the option of activating more than one multiplier during the duration of the contest. Mobile stations must submit separate log sheets for each location they are operating from.
18. Scoring – each station you work is worth ONE (1) point. A. A station can be worked only once per mode, (unless it is mobile). A mobile station may be worked more than once only if it moves to a different municipality. B. Multipliers – After you add up your score, you can get extra bonus multipliers. For every municipality you contact, multiply your score times that number.
19. Awards – Certificates will be awarded to the top scoring entrant in each category and power level, as well as overall. A. The categories are as follows: Fixed – Low power Fixed – Medium power Fixed – High power Mobile – Low power Mobile – Medium power Mobile – High power Overall
20. Modes – Allowable modes are: FM, SSB, CW, and Digital all modes can be worked by a station during the contest.
All entries must be submitted on an official log sheet. Logs must be received by 30th October, 2011. If the judge cannot read your writing, it will not count. Log sheets are attached. Questions concerning the 2011 Two Meter Challenge should be addressed to VE3FRG "at" gmail.com
The Contest Committee of the Frontenac Radio Group will make any decisions concerning Rules interpretation or contest submissions and the decisions of the Committee will be final. Send you completed log to: Frontenac Radio Group, 1081 Regatta Court, Kingston, ON K7M 8R2
Log sheets are available at:
http://www.hamiltonarc.ca/pdfs/2011TwoMeterChallenge_Master.pdf
