Doug Gorman Memorial Frequency Measuring Contest
I have been informed that the Wellington VHF Group is to take over the running of this contest in 2010. Please see their website for infomation.
Jamie Pye ZL2NN 16-May-2010
WVHFG=http://www.vhf.org.nz
When?
First Monday in September at 2115 (0915 UTC)
(1) Listen to ZL6A on approximately 3900 kHz for instructions on the frequencies that will be used and the procedure to be adopted. All instructions will be given by ZL6A.
(2) Read each frequency as accurately as possible. To qualify for an award it is essential to read each of the three frequencies.
(3) Post your entry to: Doug Gorman Frequency Measuring Contest, NZART, P.0. Box 40-525, Upper Hutt.
(4) Entries should be sent within seven (7) days, together with details of equipment used and which section entered (eg, John McKim Cup or Norm Edwards Shield).
(5) Judging
The degree of accuracy will be judged by subtracting your readings from the official reading. The resultants will be averaged to arrive at a final degree of accuracy.
(6) Awards
(a) John McKim Cup for those using simple direct reading type of equipment such as a receiver using a calibrated dial or LED readout to one decimal place, ie 3900.0 kHz. A simple heterodyne type frequency meter (BC221/LM10, etc), whether commercial or homemade.
(b) Norm Edwards Shield for those using "sophisticated" equipment which might include receivers with LED readout to two or more decimal places (ie, 10 Hz or better). Computer, oscilloscopes, audio generators, etc, used singly or in combination, whether commercial or home made.
(c) Branch Award certificate to the branch with the lowest average of the three best competitors. If you wish to support your branch, state you branch number and name on your entry form.
(d) Certificates to all those whose average deviation is 200 Hz or better. If you make readings during this activity, but do not wish to have your results published, please drop us a line so we know how many people were interested.
73 de Neil ZL2TNG and Gavin ZL2ACT
