adm@cbneb.UUCP (09/26/84)
Sep 25,1984
CONTEST
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The Columbus (Ohio) Amateur Radio association will be having
their second annual "Columbus Day Special Event". This
event is open to amateurs worldwide. Please see inclosed
rules. Hope to see you on the air..... 73 gws N8EMR
COLUMBUS DAY SPECIAL EVENT
OFFICIAL RULES (1984)
1) Eligibility:
Open to all amateur radio operators worldwide,
divided into two separate groups.
1> Columbus, Ohio amateurs (including area suburbs)
2> All other amateurs worldwide
2) Objective:
The overall objective is to promote the explorer
Christopher Columbus, the city of Columbus,Ohio
and amateur radio operators worldwide.
Columbus hams are to work Columbus hams and
non-Columbus hams in a relaxed manner.
Non-Columbus hams are to work Columbus hams as
required for a certificate.
3) Date/Time:
Band/Freq 1> Saturday, October 06,1984
1400z to 2400z
15 Meters Phone @ 21.375Mhz +- 10Khz
2> Sunday, October 07,1984
1400z to 2400z
40 Meters Phone @ 7.240Mhz +- 10Khz
4) Exchange:
A valid exchange shall be Name, QTH and RST.
Columbus hams, should include info on certificate.
5) Scoring:
1> One point for each contact (excluding W8TO)
2> Six points for a W8TO contact
6) Final Score:
A final score of TEN (10) must be submitted to be
eligible for certificate. Scores must be submitted
within 120 days to be valid.
7) Certificate:
Certificates will be issue to all qualifying amateurs
who include an SASE ( SAE, 3 IRC's ok for DX.) SWL's
may receive the certificate on station heard basis.
8) Awards:
A mini contest will be in operation during the event
period; The highest score from a Columbus amateur.
will receive a plaque for their effort.
9) Address:
All requests for certificates and correspondence
should be sent to:
EMAIL ihnp4!cbnap!gws
US SLOW MAIL Amateur Radio Station W8TO
Attn. "Special Event Coordinator"
280 East Broad St.
Columbus,Ohio 43215