HF CONTESTS THIS WEEKEND 10-11 MAY 2008
Back from the VK4land visit and return to a culture shock insofar as
temperatures are concerned - 26'-30' C to damn near freezing conditions
here. No wonder I copped a heavy cold with attendant chest infection -
been like Brer Bruno with a blocked nose and maybe a bit more grumpy !!.
Took a 2m handheld with me and a supply (4) of charged batteries. Alas,
the Repeaters are not unlike those here, generally no signals, although
I did manage a QSO with a VK4 Foundation Licensee one afternoon on the
Sunshine Coast South Repeater.
Have had the odd listen on the R1000 from the comfort of the lounge and
can only say that band conditions did not really get me too excited.
This week's contesting activities are somewhat sparse, with the
VK/Transtasman 80m Phone Contest being the only local activity,
while the Volta WW RTTY Contest will probably have more appeal to
those interested in digital mode activities. However, next weekend
sees the running of NZART's oldest and probably the most challenging
Contest, wso now is the time to dust off the QRP gear, or practice
lowering the power levels of your usual rig ready to participate.
Although it is primarily of CW mode, the general of CW sending speed
of most contestants is at the lower end of contestiung CW, most
operators will reduce their speed further to accommodate those
who are participating with a slower speed.
Grateful thanks to Bill, ZL3NB for preparing and forwarding the Contests
This Weekend bulletins while I have been away. Very much appreciated Bill.
VOLTA WW RTTY Contest: 1200Z, May 10 to 1200Z, May 11
Mode: RTTY
Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m
Classes: Single Op All Band
Single Op Single Band
Multi-Op
SWL
Exchange: RST + QSO No. + CQ Zone
Work stations: Once per band
QSO Points: See rules
Multipliers: Each country and VK/VE/JA/ZL/W call area (see rules)
once per band
Each country on a different continent worked on at least 4 bands
once(extra mult)
Score Calculation: Total score = total QSO points x total mults x
total QSOs
Submit logs by: July 31, 2008
E-mail logs to: log2008[at]contestvolta[dot]it
Mail logs to: Francesco Di Michele, I2DMI
P.O. Box 55
22063 Cantu
Italy
Find rules at: http://www.contestvolta.com/rules2.htm
VK/Trans-Tasman 80m Contest, Phone: 0800Z-1400Z, May 10
Mode: Phone
Bands: 80m Only
Classes: Single Op
Single Op QRP
SWL
Max power: non-QRP: 100 watts
QRP: 5 watts
Exchange: Serial No.
Work stations: Once per hour
Score Calculation: (see rules)
Submit logs by: June 2, 2008
E-mail logs to: VK: vktasman[at]hotmail[dot]com
ZL: vktasman[at]robglassey[dot]com
Mail logs to: VK:
VK/trans-Tasman Contest
28 Crampton Crescent
Rosanna, VIC 3084
Australia
ZL:
VK/trans-Tasman Contest
P.O. Box 21-363
Christchurch 8143
New Zealand
Please note that the Contest Rules and other ancillary information
is also available from the NZART Website, Contests - also the WIA
website, which in
my opinion is the best of the two VK sites.
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
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.
2008 NZART SANGSTER SHIELD QRP CW CONTEST
When : - 17 & 18 May 2008
Time :- 2000 NZST until 2300 NZST each evening
Band : - 80m
Power :- 5 watts maximum output
This contest was established in the early days of Amateur Radio in
NZ to
recognise the efficiency of the operator and their radio equipment.
To win this contest marks an operator who not only knows how to
obtain the most effectiveness from low power, but also one who
is most proficient in telegraphic communication.. The Sangster
Shield was presented to the amateurs of NZ by the Late Mr. Ralph
Sangster in 1927 for an annual competition to be won by the
station exhibiting the previously mentioned attributes.
Please refer to NZART Website :- http://www.nzart.org.nz/contests
, or Page 5-4of the NZART 2006/7 Callbook for the Contest Rules.
Updated information will be available from the Association’s Website.
CW is no longer a requirement for the acquisition of an Amateur
Radio Operator’s Licence both here and in the number of overseas
administrations. However, there has been a move, albeit on a
voluntary basis, for an increasing number of newly licensed hams
to gain proficiency in CW operation.
2008 VK/TRANS-TASMAN CONTEST
When :- 80m Phone - 10 May 2008
80m CW - 24 May 2008
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
OTHER FORTHCOMING CONTEST INFORMATION
EU PSK DX Contest 1200Z, May 17 to 1200Z, May 18
His Maj. King of Spain Contest, CW 1200Z, May 17 to 1200Z, May 18
Baltic Contest 2100Z, May 17 to 0200Z, May 18
CQ WW WPX Contest, CW 0000Z, May 24 to 2359Z, May 25
VK/Trans-Tasman 80m Contest, CW 0800Z-1300Z, May 24
SEANET Contest 1200Z, Jun 7 to 1200Z, Jun 8
ANARTS WW RTTY Contest 0000Z, Jun 14 to 2400Z, Jun 15
All Asian DX Contest, CW 0000Z, Jun 21 to 2400Z, Jun 22
Well that's about it for this week and trust those who are
participating in either of the previously mentioned contest
find good band conditions with plenty of QSO's.
73, John Powell, ZL1BHQ, NZART Contest Manager
INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE / LIGHTSHIP WEEKEND
This highly popular annual amateur radio event (not a contest) will
be held over the weekend of 16-17 August 2008. There were 380 lights
on the air from 48 countries last year. All you need to know about
the event is contained on the official web site at http://illw.net
which has been the official web site since 2001. The event is
organized and managed by the Ayr Amateur Radio Group in Scotland
since the passing of the founder of the weekend, Mike Dalrymple,
GM4SUC, in December 2005. Extracted From The IARU Region 3
Newsletter Issue 9 - January to March 2008, Released April 2008:-
http://www.jarl.or.jp/iaru-r3/
HF
***Attached to this edition of Infoline is an updated results table for the Jock White Field Day. Apologies to the ZL2AS Hastings/Havelock North team for the error in their callsign and to ZL2JKY in the home station section for a similar error. I have also listed the home stations in correct ranking order.
73s,
Stuart ZL2TW
VHF
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