Contests HF&VHF
CONTESTS THIS WEEKEND - JULY 5-6 2008
This weekend's principal Contesting activity is our own domestic Memorial
Contest, established post-World War 2 to commemorate those NZ Amateurs who
lost their lives in the defence and service of their country. It may be
appropriate to appreciate that the ultimate service these brave souls gave to
all New Zealanders allows us, today, to enjoy freedom and the pursuance of our
personal and leisure interests. Therefore the participation in the Memorial
Contest will honour those who paid the ultimate price of unselfish service.
SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS
2008 VK/TRANSTASMAN CW CONTEST RESULTS.- ZL PARTICIPANTS
Call Score Placing
ZL2ARC 375 points 6th
ZL3AKM 260 points 12th
ZL2APV 106 points 17th
QRP
ZL2AYZ 313 points 9th
ZL2IH 98 points 18th
OTHER FORTHCOMING CONTESTS
IARU HF World Championship 1200Z, Jul 12 to 1200Z, Jul 13
VK/Trans-Tasman 160m Contest, CW 0800Z-1300Z, Jul 19
DMC RTTY Contest 1200Z, Jul 19 to 1200Z, Jul 20
RSGB IOTA Contest 1200Z, Jul 26 to 1200Z, Jul 27
73, John Powell. ZL1BHQ, NZART Contest Manager
WAITAKERE SPRINTS 2008
The Western Suburbs Radio Club is pleased to advise that the Waitakere
Sprint Phone section will be on the last Saturday in July and the
Sprint CW section will be on the first Saturday in August.
The Sprints are of one-hour duration on 80m, and are open to all
licensed amateurs in ZL, VK and Oceania call areas.
Eligibility
The Waitakere Sprints are open to all licensed amateurs anywhere in
the ZL, VK and Oceania call areas. SWL logs will also be welcome.
2008 Contest Periods
Phone 1000 to 1100 UTC, on Saturday 26th July
CW 1000 to 1100 UTC, on Saturday 2nd August
The rules will be available from the Western Suburbs Radio Club when
the website is updated.
(Thanks to David, ZL1DK for chasing this matter up, otherwise it is
likely not to have taken place.)
CONTESTS COMING UP
2008 NZART MEMORIAL CONTEST
When :- 5 & 6 July 2008
Time :- 2000 NZST to 2300 NZST each evening
Band :- 80m
Modes :- CW and SSB
This Contest was established soon after the re-commencement of Amateur
Radio activity in NZ post World War 2 to commemorate those Radio
Amateurs from our ranks who lost their lives in the Second World War.
A number of Contest categories are available to intending participants
to suit their own individual interests, namely :-
Memorial Cup - awarded to the competitor who accumulates the highest
aggregate of points achieved in both the CW and SSB modes.
Auckland CW Cup - awarded to the CW only competitor who returns the
highest score in the CW only Section. All contacts to be CW to CW only.
Mannell Trophy - awarded to the competitor who returns the highest
score, either or aggregated, in the CW and SSB Sections. Maximum power
output in both modes limited to 10 watts.
Ron Gray Memorial Shield - awarded to the competitor in the Listeners
Section who returns the highest score in that Section.
Bro. John Rogers Plaque - awarded to the competitor with the highest
score using home made equipment.
Phil Armstrong ZL1BMC (VK7MC) Memorial Plaque - awarded to the
competitor returning the highest score in the SSB Section only.
All contacts must be Phone to Phone.
Please note - Logs to be received by 4th August 2008.
Electronic Logs to :- zl1bhq@woosh.co.nz and
Mailed Logs to :- ZL1BHQ, John Powell, 47 Becroft Drive, Forrest Hill,
Auckland. 0620
2008 VK/TRANS-TASMAN CONTEST
When :- 160m Phone - 5 July 2008
160m CW - 19 July 2008
Times :- 0800 UTC to 1400 UTC each evening.
Contest rules and operating information is available from the Contest
Website : http://home.iprimus.com.au/vktasman\
Likewise the group calculator sheets and relative log sheets are also
available from the Contest website.
Contest Rules and other ancilliary information and operating aids are
also available .
INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE/LIGHTSHIP WEEKEND
When - 16 & 17 August 2008
Times - 0001 UTC (16th) until 2359 UTC (17th)
This is not a contest as such, but an international activity operating
from landbase lighthouses, or floating lightships.
A fun team's event involving a true sense of adventure for seasoned
landlubbers.
BEWARE OF OTHER LOOKALIKES/SOUNDALIKES activities that generally pop
up a week, or so earlier than this ORIGINAL event.
Refer to the Official Website for more detailed information :-
http// www.illw.net
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