Classic Exchange "CX" The CX is a no-pressure contest celebrating the older
commercial and homebrew equipment that was the pride and joy of ham shacks many
decades ago.
The object is to encourage restoration, operation and enjoyment of this older
"Classic" equipment. However, you need not operate a Classic rig to participate
in the CX.
YOU MAY USE ANY RIG in the contest although new gear is a distinct scoring
disadvantage. You can still work the "great ones" with modern equipment.
WHEN - WHERE - WHAT Saturday February 11, 2006 from 1400 UTC to 0800 UTC on
February 12, 2006.
(9 A.M. Eastern Time on Saturday to 3 A.M. Eastern Time on Sunday)
AM and SSB only
AND
Sunday February 12, 2006 from 1400 UTC to 0800 UTC on February 13, 2006.
(9 A.M. Eastern Time on Sunday to 3 A.M. Eastern Time on Monday)
AM, SSB, and CW
CW: Send "CQ CX"
Phone: Call "CQ Classic Exchange"
SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES:
CW: 1.810 3.545 7.045 14.045 21.135 28.050
50.100 144.10
AM: 1.890 3.880 7.290 14.286 21.420 29.000
50.300 144.200
SSB: 1.885 3.870 7.280 14.270 21.370 28.390
50.125 144.250
Exchange your name, RST, QTH (state US, province for Canada, country for DX),
receiver and transmitter manufacturer/model (homebrew send final amp tube or
transistor type) and other interesting conversation.
The same station may be worked with different equipment combinations on each
band and in each mode. Non-participating stations may be worked for credit.
SCORING
Calculate your score for each mode (AM, SSB, CW) and total these scores for
your overall CX score.
For each mode:
Multiply total number of complete QSOs (all bands) by your CX multiplier.
Complete QSO requires successful exchange of name, QTH, RST, type of
transmitter and type of receiver.
CX multiplier: Total age in years old of all receivers and transmitters you
used in that mode.
Each receiver and transmitter must be used in a minimum of three complete
QSOs to be counted in the multiplier.
If the equipment is homebrew, count it as a minimum of 25 years old unless
actual construction date or date of its construction article (in the case of a
reproduction) is older.
Tranceivers score a separate receivers and transmitters of equal age.
Certificates and appropriate memorabilia are awarded every now and then for
the highest score, the longest DX, exotic equipment, noteworthy signals, best
excuses and other unusual achievements.
Send logs, scores, comments, anecdotes, pictures, etc. to J.D. Mac
MacAulay, e-mail to: WQ8U at arrl.net
Or by snail mail to:
WQ8U
104 W. Queen St.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
The CX Newsletter and announcement of the next CX will be posted on the CX
website: qsl.asti.com/CX
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