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   The ARRL Contest Update   
      
   January 25, 2017   
   Editor: Brian Moran, N9ADG   
      
      
   IN THIS ISSUE   
    *  New HF Operators: Towers Require Planning   
    *  Bulletins: Mugging, SVHFS Conference Call for Papers, and more   
    *  Contest Summary   
    *  News: Sprint Rules Changes, California Law May Impact Mobile Operation,   
       and more   
    *  Word to the Wise: Cans   
    *  Sights and Sounds: Grundig Ocean Boy: The Gateway Rx, Parts Storage   
    *  Results: CAQP Results, NAQP Records, WRTC 2018 Sponsored Team #1   
    *  Operating Tip: Run or Search and Pounce?   
    *  Technical Topics and Information: Impedance Measurements, Crystal Radios   
       for Boy Scouts, Coax Connector Waterproofing, and more   
    *  Conversation: Treat Yourself   
    *  Contests   
    *  Log Due Dates   
      
      
   NEW HF OPERATORS - THINGS TO DO   
      
   If you're considering putting in your first tower this spring or summer, it's   
   definitely not too early to begin the project. As a large station investment,   
   first steps include determining what your goals are, and having a good idea of   
   the antennas you'll be putting up, since that determines tower ratings.   
   Depending on where you live, Amateur Radio towers may be regulated by building   
   codes, municipal codes, homeowner associations, or CC&Rs (Covenants,   
   Conditions, and Restrictions). It's best to understand what you can and can't   
   do before you start. Talk with other Amateurs in your local radio club, use   
   radio club resources, the ARRL website and resources, and tower-specific   
   mailing lists. Always verify information to make sure it's current and   
   applicable to your situation.   
      
      
      
   BULLETINS   
      
   Your Shot at a Mug   
      
   If you worked all 83 ARRL/RAC sections during the CW or Phone November   
   Sweepstakes, and haven't ordered your Clean Sweep mug, you've got a few days   
   left. The last day to order a 2016 November Sweepstakes mug is January 31.   
   Mugs will be shipped in April 2017. The price for the keepsake mug is $15 each   
   (including postage and handling) and orders should be sent to Clean Sweep   
   Mugs, ARRL Contest Branch, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111. Send a paper   
   copy of the first page of your Cabrillo file and indicate how many mugs you   
   are ordering along with your check. Participation pins are also available, see   
   the Sweepstakes website for more information.   
      
   The Southeastern VHF Society Conference, April 28-29, 2017 is soliciting your   
   papers and presentations on "technical and operational aspects of VHF, UHF and   
   Microwave weak signal Amateur Radio." Suggested areas of interest include   
   contesting! "The deadline for the submission of papers and presentations is   
   March 13, 2017. Papers and presentations are being handled by Jim Worsham,   
   W4KXY. If you plan to submit a paper or presentation please contact Jim ASAP   
   at w4kxy@bellsouth.net"   
      
   Jeff, WK6I, requests any anecdotes, stories, and pictures regarding the 2017   
   ARRL RTTY Roundup be sent to him via wk6i.jeff@gmail.com if you have not   
   already posted them to 3830scores or submitted them with your log.   
      
   NAQP Logs are now due five days after the contest. NAQP SSB logs from last   
   weekend's contest are due on January 27.   
      
   CQ 160 Meter Contest logs are also due five days after the contest.   
      
      
      
   BUSTED QSOS   
      
   The Frankford Radio Club has been in operation since 1927!   
      
   Dave, N3RD, and Bill, WY3A, reminded me that FRC is the Frankford Radio Club.   
   Bill sent along the logo to prove it.   
      
      
   Dave, K3ZJ, points out that "PVRC's contribution to WRTC 2018 is two tents in   
   memory of all of PVRC's SKs, and one separate tent in memory of W3AU, W3GRF, &   
   W4KFC."   
      
      
   N8SS, K9YC, and N0AX all wrote in to discourage any non-standard or shortened   
   exchanges.   
      
      
   N7WA and K7WA both agree that the ARRL HF101 slide presentation referenced in   
   the last issue was worked on by N0AX and K7WA.   
      
      
   Don, AE5K, points out that the BITX40's VFO chip is the Phase Locked Loop   
   SiS5351.   
      
      
   A number of readers wanted to know which contests applied the N-QSO rule in   
   the adjudication of contests. It's up to the sponsors to determine when it's   
   appropriate to apply scoring criteria in addition to those published in the   
   rules. This has occurred when there was cause to believe that some competitors   
   were not provided accurate contact information by the stations that they   
   worked, such as during WRTC 2006. Pre-flight checking of logs by applying the   
   N-QSO rule can also identify logs that are different than their cohort and may   
   require extra attention when scored using the contest rules. In WRTC 2014,   
   final top scores and standings were affected by the inability to verify during   
   the judging timeframe that a multiplier only worked by a single top team was   
   valid.   
      
      
      
   CONTEST SUMMARY   
      
   Complete information for all contests follows the Conversation section   
      
   January 26   
      
    *  CWops Mini-CWT Test   
      
   January 27   
      
    *  NCCC RTTY Sprint   
    *  QRP Fox Hunt   
    *  NCCC Sprint Ladder   
    *  CQ 160-Meter Contest, CW   
      
   January 28   
      
    *  Montana QSO Party   
    *  REF Contest, CW   
    *  BARTG RTTY Sprint   
    *  UBA DX Contest, SSB   
    *  Winter Field Day   
      
   February 1   
      
    *  QRP Fox Hunt   
    *  Phone Fray   
    *  CWops Mini-CWT Test   
    *  UKEICC 80m Contest   
      
   February 2   
      
    *  CWops Mini-CWT Test   
    *  NRAU 10m Activity Contest   
      
   February 3   
      
    *  NCCC RTTY Sprint   
    *  QRP Fox Hunt   
    *  NCCC Sprint Ladder   
    *  YLRL YL-OM Contest   
      
   February 4   
      
    *  Vermont QSO Party   
    *  Triathlon DX Contest   
    *  10-10 Int. Winter Contest, SSB   
    *  F9AA Cup, CW   
    *  Black Sea Cup International   
    *  FYBO Winter QRP Sprint   
    *  Minnesota QSO Party   
    *  British Columbia QSO Party   
    *  AGCW Straight Key Party   
    *  FISTS Winter Slow Speed Sprint   
    *  Mexico RTTY International Contest   
      
   February 5   
      
    *  North American Sprint, CW   
      
   February 6   
      
    *  RSGB 80m Club Championship, SSB   
      
   February 7   
      
    *  ARS Spartan Sprint   
      
   February 8   
      
    *  QRP Fox Hunt   
    *  Phone Fray   
    *  CWops Mini-CWT Test   
      
      
      
   NEWS, PRESS RELEASES, AND GENERAL INTEREST   
      
   Tree, N6TR, announces changes to the NCJ Sprint Rules, applicable to the CQ   
   and RTTY events. Changes include:   
      
    *  Team Competition - The maximum team size is now five members to   
       encourage activity and allow small teams to be competitive.   
    *  Multipliers - The list of multipliers is now congruent with that of the   
       NAQP.   
      
   The next CW Sprint is scheduled for February 5, 2017. These NCJ Sprint rule   
   changes do NOT apply to the Phone Sprint, which is sponsored by a different   
   entity.   
      
      
   Attention California Mobile Operators and Rovers! Recent changes to California   
   Vehicle Code 23123.5 CVC, effective January 1, 2017, regarding use of handheld   
   electronic communication devices, may affect your mobile operation. The code,   
   which previously exempted Amateur Radio, now does not include such language.   
   Amateur Radio operation while driving may now be considered the same as   
   talking on your cell phone and subject to the same restrictions. The   
   California Highway Patrol has reportedly notified the courts that "they intend   
   to issue citations to anyone they see holding a device, which includes your   
   mobile radio microphone." (PAPAS repeater system BBS)   
      
      
   Remnants of the historic AT&T Long Lines site WOO near Ocean Gate, New Jersey,   
   will be removed over the next few months. Established in the 1930s as a   
   ship-to-shore link, its obsolescence was assured by changing technology and   
   the adoption of cellular phones. At one time, the site contained at least 29   
   rhombic antennas. In 2003, ownership of the oceanfront land was transferred to   
   the Trust for Public Lands, with over 500 antenna structures and poles still   
   remaining on the property. The plans were to return it to a more natural   
   state, however removal of the infrastructure was initially delayed due to a   
   lack of funding. (KE9V via Twitter)   
      
      
   Electronics industry analysts are predicting that 3.5mm headphone jacks will   
   increasingly be disappearing from high-end cellular phones and other consumer   
   electronics over the next year. The trend, which started to be mainstream with   
   the Apple iPhone 7, is accelerating. Many devices already have Bluetooth   
   wireless circuitry, and eliminating the 3.5mm jack cuts production costs and a   
   potential source of a mechanical problem. Removing the hole in the case makes   
   it easier to fluid-proof devices as well. With the retail prices of Bluetooth   
   audio modules in the sub $10 range, we'll likely be seeing wireless audio   
   capability built into our ham gear. Suitable audio latency is a headset   
   characterstic to verify before using any CW application.   
      
      
   Jim, K8ARY, enjoys entering the ARRL RTTY Roundup because of his experience   
   with mechanical teletype machines: "I was a teletype mechanic in a previous   
   life. Now I just tinker with the beasts and get on the air with a machine when   
   possible. There has been some discussion on Greenkeys (an electronic mailing   
   list dedicated to mechanical TTYs - Ed.) about having a 'machine' category   
   during a RTTY event. QSOs take a bit longer to complete as there is no   
   automated exchange. I am wonder if this is something that might be of interest   
   to other RTTY contesters? The Greenkeys participants are interested in some   
   type of acknowledgment for the TTY machines. As a group, we are trying to   
   extend the longevity of the machines that still exist."   
      
      
   Donations to WRTC 2018 will be matched dollar for dollar by the Yankee Clipper   
   Contest Club Matching Gift program, but only until February 28, 2017. Up to   
   $500 will be matched. See this article for details.   
      
      
   Five states may have "right to repair" laws on their books later this year,   
   which would compel manufacturers to make information and parts available for   
   the repair of consumer products. Bills in Nebraska, Minnesota, New York, and   
   Massachusetts have already been introduced. Kansas will likely be next.   
   Wyoming is considering a right to repair law restricted to agricultural   
   equipment, as farmers are finding that they are unable to repair the equipment   
   they depend on for their livelihood.   
      
      
      
   WORD TO THE WISE   
      
   Cans: headphones. It is said it originated from British slang, potentially   
   among BBC employees.   
      
      
      
   SIGHTS AND SOUNDS   
      
   Many of us were introduced to our hobby through the path of Short Wave   
   Listening using general coverage receivers. One popular receiver family was   
   made by Grundig. The Grundig Ocean Boy radio is featured in this YouTube video   
   (Dennis, N6KI)   
      
   Keeping track of connectors, small parts, hardware, can be made easier with a   
   good storage system and one of the top choices outside the US is made by   
   Sortimo, as demonstrated in the video featuring Adam Savage. In North   
   American, Lee Valley Tools has the Allit line, which may suit your needs.   
   (Ward, N0AX and Barry, W6YE)   
      
      
   Quote of the Week   
      
   "Already achieved my goal of doing something different in ham radio contesting   
   this year - I used the new meteor scatter mode from K1JT of MSK144 on 6   
   meters. Just need to improve my antenna and that should add a number of new   
   grids in future contests." - Jamie, NS3T's soapbox comment from ARRL January   
   VHF Contest, via 3830scores.com   
      
      
      
   RESULTS AND RECORDS   
      
   The results of the 2016 California QSO Party are now posted on the CQP   
   website. All 58 California counties were represented in 2016, and 936 logs   
   were successfully submitted. Sixty-two all-time records were set, with 44   
   plaque and 40 wine award winners. See the website for the complete details.   
   The 2017 California QSO Party will be held October 7-8, 2017. (John, K6MM, CQP   
   Chairman)   
      
   Steve, N2IC, reports that the NAQP CW Score Database has been updated to   
   include the August 2016 CW NAQP results.   
      
   WRTC 2018 announces that the first Sponsored WRTC 2018 Team will be led by   
   Rick, N6XI. Rick has been entering radio contests for over fifty years, and   
   was a WRTC competitor in 2010. Additional sponsored team opportunities are   
   available, see the WRTC 2018 website for more information.   
      
      
      
   OPERATING TIP   
      
   Run, or Search and Pounce? In general, it really is all about the rate, making   
   the most number of points per minute. Logging programs can provide information   
   to help make decisions on how to operate moment to moment, but you also have   
   to know the scoring rules. For example, if you've made 400 contacts worth 2   
   points each so far, and have 27 multipliers, you'll have 21600 points. Here's   
   one way to predict your next hour: Assume conditions stay the same. If your   
   logging program is telling you that your hourly rate is 60, and the band   
   doesn't change, and the mix of multipliers remains the same at about 4 per   
   hour, you might expect to add 7520 points to your score, or about 125 points   
   per minute during the next hour. At the time of prediction, one multiplier is   
   worth 800 points, or about 6.4 minutes of rate. If you can find and work more   
   than one multiplier every 6 minutes, you should consider S&P. Otherwise, run.   
   The catch is that there are other variables, and conditions do change. There   
   may not be enough multipliers available to support working one every 6   
   minutes. A higher rate may be available on this band or another band.   
   Multipliers may be available now that won't be available later. The reasonable   
   strategy? Know what you and your station are capable of to inform your   
   decisions. Run on one VFO, find multipliers on the other. Only work multiplier   
   stations on that second VFO until you're assured that there are no multipliers   
   to work. Evaluate what you are doing at frequent intervals.   
      
      
   Bonus: Contact Cleaning Part 2   
      
   Joe, K8JP, suggests using 20 lb paper instead of dollar bills to clean a   
   contact, as dollar bills can be dirty. "I have strips of paper cut for this. I   
   keep a small bottle of alcohol on my desk to dip the strips of paper into for   
   stubborn dirt pieces."   
      
      
      
   TECHNICAL TOPICS AND INFORMATION   
      
   The fourth edition of the "Agilent Impedance Measurement Handbook" is   
   available, and it provides guidance on how to make accurate measurements under   
   various conditions. As automated measurements become more the norm, the   
   handbook also points out how to recognize and avoid inaccurate measurement   
   results.   
      
   The Boy's Life website recently featured a how-to article on building a   
   crystal radio. The design uses a wound coil and germanium diode driving a   
   telephone handset. The telephone handset may be the most difficult component   
   to find.   
      
   Ward, N0AX, rediscovered this lament while reading "The History of the ARRL":   
   "In March, 1916...Almost the entire interest of amateur radio of this period   
   seems to have been in the development and improvement of operating practices   
   and technique. Technical interest had fallen largely by the wayside, insofar   
   as the typical amateur was concerned. There we routine arguments about the   
   relative efficacy of high and low spark tones, and some discussion about the   
   proper circuits and operating voltages to be used with audions, but the   
   pervading spirit was one of complete complacency with regard to the technical   
   status of the art." Not much has changed since then, eh, OM?   
      
   When good coax goes bad, it's often due to water ingress. DX Engineering has   
   published a technical tip showing how to use a combination of rubber splicing   
   tape and vinyl tape to make weatherproof coax connectors.   
      
   The Flexradio folks have shared an application note regarding grounding in the   
   shack. Single point grounding and the differences between RF and electrical   
   grounding are among some of the topics discussed.   
      
      
      
   CONVERSATION   
      
   Treat Yourself   
      
   Try this one simple trick to improve your station and your contest scores over   
   time: Invite someone else over to operate your station for an entire contest.   
   Even if you don't have time to tidy up the shack to make your operating   
   position less distracting and more efficient for yourself, chances are you'll   
   likely do that for a guest. By having to explaining your station layout, band   
   change procedures, rotator and rig controls, chances are you'll think of a way   
   to streamline things. If all of that goes well, here's something that could be   
   really difficult: Invite constructive feedback from your guest(s) on what they   
   think can be improved. Improvements that benefit your guests will also help   
   you attain higher scores. And isn't that what it's about?   
      
   That's all for this time. Remember to send contesting related stories, book   
   reviews, operating tips, techniques, press releases, errata, schematics, club   
   information, pictures, stories, blog links, and predictions to c   
   ntest-update@arrl.org   
      
   73, Brian N9ADG   
      
      
      
   CONTESTS   
      
   26 Jan - 08 Feb 2017   
      
   An expanded, downloadable version of QST's Contest Corral in PDF format is   
   available. Check the sponsor's Web site for information on operating time   
   restrictions and other instructions.   
      
      
   HF CONTESTS   
      
   CWops Mini-CWT Test, Jan 25, 1300z to Jan 25, 1400z, Jan 25, 1900z to Jan 25,   
   2000z, Jan 26, 0300z to Jan 26, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m;   
   Member: Name + Member No., non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs   
   due: January 28.   
      
   NCCC RTTY Sprint, Jan 27, 0145z to Jan 27, 0215z; RTTY; Bands: (see rules);   
   Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs due: January 29.   
      
   QRP Fox Hunt, Jan 27, 0200z to Jan 27, 0330z; CW; Bands: 80m Only; RST +   
   (state/province/country) + name + power output; Logs due: February 2.   
      
   NCCC Sprint Ladder, Jan 27, 0230z to Jan 27, 0300z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40,   
   20, 15, 10, 6m; Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs due: January 29.   
      
   CQ 160-Meter Contest, CW, Jan 27, 2200z to Jan 29, 2200z; CW; Bands: 160m   
   Only; W/VE: RST + (state/province), DX: RST + CQ Zone; Logs due: February 3.   
      
   Montana QSO Party, Jan 28, 0000z to Jan 29, 0000z; CW, Phone, Digital; Bands:   
   160 to 70cm; MT: RS(T) + county, non-MT: RS(T) + (state/province/"DX"); Logs   
   due: February 4.   
      
   REF Contest, CW, Jan 28, 0600z to Jan 29, 1800z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15,   
   10m; French: RST + Department/Prefix, non-French: RST + Serial No.; Logs due:   
   February 13.   
      
   BARTG RTTY Sprint, Jan 28, 1200z to Jan 29, 1200z; RTTY; Bands: 80, 40, 20,   
   15, 10m; Serial No. (no signal report); Logs due: February 5.   
      
   UBA DX Contest, SSB, Jan 28, 1300z to Jan 29, 1300z; SSB; Bands: 80, 40, 20,   
   15, 10m; ON: RST + Serial No. + province, non-ON: RST + Serial No.; Logs due:   
   February 12.   
      
   Winter Field Day, Jan 28, 1900z to Jan 29, 1900z; Any; Bands: All, except   
   WARC; Category + ARRL Section (or DX); Logs due: March 1.   
      
   QRP Fox Hunt, Feb 1, 0200z to Feb 1, 0330z; CW; Bands: 80m Only; RST +   
   (state/province/country) + name + power output; Logs due: January 26.   
      
   Phone Fray, Feb 1, 0230z to Feb 1, 0300z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15m;   
   NA: Name + (state/province/country), non-NA: Name; Logs due: January 27.   
      
   CWops Mini-CWT Test, Feb 1, 1300z to Feb 1, 1400z, Feb 1, 1900z to Feb 1,   
   2000z, Feb 2, 0300z to Feb 2, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m;   
   Member: Name + Member No., non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs   
   due: January 28.   
      
   UKEICC 80m Contest, Feb 1, 2000z to Feb 1, 2100z; CW; Bands: 80m Only;   
   4-Character grid square; Logs due: January 25.   
      
   NRAU 10m Activity Contest, Feb 2, 1800z to Feb 2, 1900z (CW), Feb 2, 1900z to   
   Feb 2, 2000z (SSB), Feb 2, 2000z to Feb 2, 2100z (FM), Feb 2, 2100z to Feb 2,   
   2200z (Dig); CW, SSB, FM, Digital; Bands: 10m Only; RS(T) + 6-character grid   
   square; Logs due: February 16.   
      
   NCCC RTTY Sprint, Feb 3, 0145z to Feb 3, 0215z; RTTY; Bands: (see rules);   
   Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs due: January 29.   
      
   QRP Fox Hunt, Feb 3, 0200z to Feb 3, 0330z; CW; Bands: 80m Only; RST +   
   (state/province/country) + name + power output; Logs due: January 26.   
      
   NCCC Sprint Ladder, Feb 3, 0230z to Feb 3, 0300z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20,   
   15, 10, 6m; Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs due: January 29.   
      
   YLRL YL-OM Contest, Feb 3, 1400z to Feb 5, 0200z; CW/Digital, SSB; Bands: All;   
   QSO No. + RS(T) + (section/province/country); Logs due: March 5.   
      
   Vermont QSO Party, Feb 4, 0000z to Feb 6, 0000z; All; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20,   
   15, 10, VHF/UHF; VT: RS(T) + County, non-VT W/VE: RS(T) + (state/province),   
   DX: RS(T); Logs due: March 5.   
      
   Triathlon DX Contest, Feb 4, 0000z to Feb 4, 0759z (CW), Feb 4, 0800z to Feb   
   4, 1559z (SSB), Feb 4, 1600z to Feb 4, 2359z (RTTY); CW, SSB, RTTY; Bands: 80,   
   40, 20, 15, 10m; RS(T) + Serial No.; Logs due: February 28.   
      
   10-10 Int. Winter Contest, SSB, Feb 4, 0001z to Feb 5, 2359z; Phone; Bands:   
   10m Only; 10-10 Member: Name + 10-10 number + (state/province/country),   
   Non-Member: Name + 0 + (state/province/country); Logs due: February 20.   
      
   F9AA Cup, CW, Feb 4, 1200z to Feb 5, 1200z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 2m;   
   RST + Serial No.; Logs due: March 6.   
      
   Black Sea Cup International, Feb 4, 1200z to Feb 5, 1159z; CW, SSB; Bands:   
   160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; HQ: RS(T) + club/org abbreviation, Black Sea   
   Countries: RS(T) + ITU Zone No., BSCC Members: RS(T) + "BS" + club number,   
   Others: RS(T) + ITU Zone No.; Logs due: February 15.   
      
   FYBO Winter QRP Sprint, Feb 4, 1400z to Feb 5, 0000z; CW, SSB, Digital; Bands:   
   160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; RS(T) + (state/province/country)+ name + power out +   
   temperature(F); Logs due: March 5.   
      
   Minnesota QSO Party, Feb 4, 1400z to Feb 5, 0000z; CW (CW/RTTY/PSK), Phone   
   (FM/SSB); Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; MN: Name + County, W/VE: Name +   
   (state/province), DX: Name; Logs due: March 15.   
      
   British Columbia QSO Party, Feb 4, 1600z to Feb 5, 0400z; CW, SSB, Digital;   
   Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; BC: RS(T) + District, non-BC: RS(T) +   
   (state/province/"DX"); Logs due: March 7.   
      
   AGCW Straight Key Party, Feb 4, 1600z to Feb 4, 1900z; CW; Bands: 40m Only;   
   AGCW: RST + Serial No. + "/" + Class + "/" + Name + "/" + Age; Logs due:   
   February 28.   
      
   FISTS Winter Slow Speed Sprint, Feb 4, 1700z to Feb 4, 2100z; CW; Bands: 80,   
   40, 20, 15, 10m; FISTS: RST + (state/province/country) + first name + FISTS   
   No., non-FISTS: RST + (state/province/country) + first name + power; Logs due:   
   March 5.   
      
   Mexico RTTY International Contest, Feb 4, 1800z to Feb 5, 1759z; RTTY Only;   
   Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; XE: RST + State, non-XE: RST + Serial No.; Logs   
   due: March 8.   
      
   North American Sprint, CW, Feb 5, 0000z to Feb 5, 0400z; CW; Bands: 80, 40,   
   20m; [other station's call] + [your call] + [serial no.] + [your name] + [your   
   state/province/country]; Logs due: February 10.   
      
   RSGB 80m Club Championship, SSB, Feb 6, 2000z to Feb 6, 2130z; SSB; Bands: 80m   
   Only; RS + Serial No.; Logs due: February 13.   
      
   ARS Spartan Sprint, Feb 7, 0200z to Feb 7, 0400z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15,   
   10m; RST + (state/province/country) + Power; Logs due: February 9.   
      
   QRP Fox Hunt, Feb 8, 0200z to Feb 8, 0330z; CW; Bands: 80m Only; RST +   
   (state/province/country) + name + power output; Logs due: January 26.   
      
   Phone Fray, Feb 8, 0230z to Feb 8, 0300z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15m;   
   NA: Name + (state/province/country), non-NA: Name; Logs due: January 27.   
      
   CWops Mini-CWT Test, Feb 8, 1300z to Feb 8, 1400z, Feb 8, 1900z to Feb 8,   
   2000z, Feb 9, 0300z to Feb 9, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m;   
   Member: Name + Member No., non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs   
   due: January 28.   
      
      
   VHF+ CONTESTS   
      
   See NCCC Sprint Ladder, Vermont QSO Party above.   
      
   LOG DUE DATES   
      
   26-Jan - 08-Feb 2017   
      
   January 26, 2017   
      
    *  QRP Fox Hunt   
      
   January 27, 2017   
      
    *  Phone Fray   
    *  North American QSO Party, SSB   
    *  SKCC Sprint   
      
   January 28, 2017   
      
    *  QRP Fox Hunt   
    *  CWops Mini-CWT Test   
      
   January 29, 2017   
      
    *  Old New Year Contest   
    *  NCCC Sprint Ladder   
    *  NCCC RTTY Sprint   
    *  NAQCC CW Sprint   
      
   January 30, 2017   
      
    *  LZ Open Contest   
      
   January 31, 2017   
      
    *  Bogor Old and New Contest   
    *  RAC Winter Contest   
    *  SARTG New Year RTTY Contest   
    *  Original QRP Contest   
      
   February 1, 2017   
      
    *  International Naval Contest   
      
   February 5, 2017   
      
    *  Hungarian DX Contest   
      
   February 6, 2017   
      
    *  Kid's Day Contest   
      
   February 7, 2017   
      
    *  ARRL RTTY Roundup   
      
   February 8, 2017   
      
    *  EUCW 160m Contest   
      
      
      
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