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The ARRL Contest Update
Published by the American Radio Relay League
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April 13, 2011
Editor: Ward Silver, N0AX
==> IN THIS ISSUE
- 1-1/4 Meters Worth of VHF Spring Sprint
- Aim North for MI, VE3, and SD QSO Parties
- Youth Programs at Contest University
- DL3TD Silent Key - DARC DX and Contest Leader
- Bell Labs Archive Online - Who's Calling?
- Fyrbotlz Web Museum
- ARRL Phone Sweepstakes and EME Results
- Hot Switching - Your Friend?
- AC6LA's Transmission Line Utilities
- Turn On, Tune Up, Tune In
NEW HF OPERATORS - THINGS TO DO
If you've been licensed for three years or less (or you know someone
like that) then give the ARRL's Rookie Roundup
a try on April 17th. It's a contest in
which the Rookies (that's you) are sought after by the experienced
stations instead of vice versa! This is the Phone version - there will
be an RTTY and a CW version later in the year! Try web-based logging at
In The Log . Stay tuned to the ARRL Rookie Roundup
page for more information about
on-line logging and certificates.
BULLETINS
There are no bulletins in this issue.
BUSTED QSOS
Your editor managed to avoid bedaubing the previous issue with any
errors of confabulant scuttlebutt.
CONTEST SUMMARY
Complete information for all contests follows the Conversation section
April 16-17
- ARRL Rookie Roundup--Phone
- NAQCC Monthly QRP Sprint--CW (Apr 13)
- CWops Monthly Mini-CWT Test (Apr 13)
- Holyland DX Contest (Apr 15)
- TARA Skirmish Dig Pfx Contest
- Lighthouse Spring Lites QSO Party
- ES Open HF Championship
- All America Contest--CW
- EU Spring Sprints--Phone
- Feld-Hell QRP Sprint
- Michigan QSO Party
- EA QRP Contest--CW
- Ontario QSO Party
- YU DX Contest--CW
April 23-24
- VHF Spring Sprints - 222 MHz (Apr 19)
- Ten-Ten Spring Digital Contest
- SP DX RTTY Contest
- Helvetia Contest
- QRP To The Field--CW
- South Dakota QSO Party
==> NEWS, PRESS RELEASES, AND GENERAL INTEREST
Tim K3LR wants to be sure everyone knows that Contest University
includes a new Youth CTU ("YCTU") track
this year as part of the Dayton 2011 CTU experience. YCTU is
specifically aimed at Amateur Radio operators that have an interest in
contesting and who are 25 years old and younger. YCTU is led by Scott,
W3TX - there is a separate classroom for all-day YCTU activities. If
you are attending CTU, you are encouraged to consider bringing a young
licensed Amateur Radio operator with you to CTU, family or friends.
Full scholarships have been sponsored for YCTU attendees, so there are
no YCTU fees for those (under 25 years old) who preregister (from the
CTU website). Please consider bringing someone "young" to YCTU and
submit their scholarship request ASAP. CTU 2011 will be held outside
the US, too - June 25 in Germany; July 16/17 in Brazil; and Oct 8 in
England. CTU also has its own Facebook
page and Tim wants to be
sure we all know the Contest Super Suite
will be active all four nights, as well
as the 19th Annual Contest Dinner on
Saturday.
Considering the success of the weekly NS Ladder series of sprint
contests, here's another "low-impact" contest that could spark some
ideas to attract new contesters on VHF. The Oregon Tualatin Valley ARC
(OTVARC) sponsors a "Fifth Wednesday
" simplex contest on 147.54
MHz for an hour from 8-9 PM. (Thanks, Don W7WLL)
Being a complete science geek, your editor enjoys reading books
about various math topics and my recent word wanderings took me to
three very enjoyable titles:
Hidden Harmonies: The Lives and Times of the Pythagorean Theorem by
Robert and Ellen Kaplan
Here's Looking at Euclid by Alex Bellos
Figuring It Out - Nuno Crato
The latter two tackle topics of various sorts from geometry to the
interesting behavior of numbers without getting too deeply tangled in
minutia or jargon. The first takes a more focused look at what is
probably the most famous theorem in mathematics and possibly the
oldest. Leavened with lively bits of writing, the book covers the
history of the theorem and the many highways and byways that intersect
in its domain - some quite surprising. If you've a sweet tooth for math
candy, these three will make good summer reading.
My favorite ham radio celebration - WARD - the International Amateur
Radio Union (IARU), and its member societies
representing over 150 countries around the world, will celebrate World
Amateur Radio Day
on April 18. The theme for this year's celebration is "Amateur Radio:
The first technology-based social network." Make sure you get the word
out - reminding readers that long before the Internet and smart phones,
hams were talking, texting and sharing for decades without
pre-established supporting infrastructure. Look for special events and
call signs to be active
with attractive QSLs
and certificates .
Alex VE3NEA has released CW Skimmer ,
version 1.7. This version is designed to work on Windows 7 in both
32-bit and 64-bit versions. The update is free for registered users and
all others have a new 30-day trial period. (Thanks, Pete N4ZR)
More Dayton Hamvention radiosport news from
Shelby K4WW - "A History Of RTTY Contesting" by Mike K4GMH will run
from 12-1 PM on Saturday, May 21, in Room 3. Beginning with the first
contest in 1953, Mike's talk will help explain how and why many of
today's contest rules came about. In addition, Mike will interject
first-hand descriptions of what it was like participating in an
early-1970's RTTY contest compared to today's RTTY contesting during
the presentation.
In the "Friends Like These" category from ARRL Propagation Bulletin
ARLP014 , Danny
K7SS of Seattle notes that just before the recent improved propagation
conditions his antenna blew down in a windstorm. Now some of his more
superstitious ham friends are begging him not to put it back up.
A new version of Chuck NO5W's cool mobile contesting software CQ/X
is now available. The most interesting feature
creates a county line crossing file used for real-time updates of the
distance and time to the next county. CQ/X allows you to draw your
planned route on a Google Map and submit it to CQ/X for analysis. CQ/X
then determines your county line crossings and in addition creates a
"drive path" that is then used during real-time operation to calculate
distances and times to the next county and to specified waypoints on
the basis of planned driving route.
From Eugene UA0CA, "I wish to inform all of pleasant news - Russia has
joined CEPT. Now foreign hams who have a radio amateur license and come
to Russia will be able to operate without notice, using their call sign
with a slash adding the call area of Russia. For example, RA0/JA8BMK."
Mitch DJ0QN reports sad news - "The DARC e.V. has learned of the death
of the Chairman of the DX and HF Contesting Committee of the DARC, Dr.
Lothar Wilke, DL3TD, who was 58 years old. OM Lothar died in a house
fire during the night of Thursday, April 7, 2011. His wife Christiane
and some neighbors have been hospitalized for smoke inhalation. OM
Lothar was instrumental in integrating the RSV (German Democratic
Republic) with the DARC (Federal Republic of Germany) following the
German reunification. An experienced contester, Lothar has been
responsible for the success of DA0HQ, as well as many other activities.
With Lothar, the DARC has lost not only a key member of the DX and HF
Contesting Committee, but a fine person and radio amateur. Our thoughts
and condolences go out to his wife Christiane and family from the DARC
Executive Committee and all members."
Web Site of the Week - Bell Labs was the birthplace of many
technologies and scientific discoveries that virtually define our
understanding of the modern world and The Bell System Technical Journal
(BSTJ) was the record of those achievements. Not only that, but it
included reprints of other important papers and reports, too. That's
why it's great news to see in the IEEE's Antennas and Propagation
Magazine "AP-S Turnstile" column by Rajeev Bansal that the entire
archives of the BSTJ were placed online by
Alcatel-Lucent - from the technical community, thank you!
WORD TO THE WISE
Sale Time - As we move into the warmer months, don't forget to take
advantage of spring sales on camping and fishing equipment that serve
double duty in the ham shack! Tackle boxes, fishing line, tools, poles
- the list goes on and on. Take advantage of the high-volume consumer
market to score some deals - and then you can spend the savings on real
radio stuff!
==> SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
While wireless may not be the first thing one thinks of when
considering artistic subject matter, Art Weinerman finds plenty. Check
out his Fyrbotlz website for some vintage
radio art, & other interesting old time stuff. (Thanks, Don K4ZA)
Dave NN1N forwarded a link to this compilation of great photos
from the ISS including a picture of Juan de Nova (FR/J) with an
erupting volcano. While you're online, register your QTH at Heavens
Above so you can wave as the ISS goes
by overhead!
This release by Radiosport Films (WW2DX and W2RE) is a fun take on
their CQ WW mission !
Fun and fast-paced with some great helicopter shots, recommended by
Dave KM3T.
Standing Waves! Fire! Excellent! This Ruben's Tube (not Rubik's Cube)
video has just about everything!
(Thanks, Rick W0PC)
==> RESULTS AND RECORDS
Results for the 2010 ARRL Phone Sweepstakes by Steve N2IC are online
for your reading
pleasure. Steve's usual insightful comments and "horse race" features
are always fun. Similarly, you'll find the 2010 EME Results by Jeremy
W7EME a click away. Next up will be the ARRL 160 Meter results by Gary
K9AY.
The Sweepstakes results didn't get released without a little
excitement, however, as recounted by ARRL Contest Branch Manager, Sean
KX9X. "After the initial release of the 2010 November Sweepstakes club
scores, it was brought to our attention that some stations claimed club
affiliation even though they were operating outside of their club's
circle. This was confirmed with a re-examination of the Club data. As a
result, we re-compiled the Club Competition table and the order of
finish in the Medium and Local Club categories in the 2010 November
Sweepstakes has changed. Remember: ARRL Club Competition rules prohibit
claiming club affiliation when operating outside of your club's circle,
with the exception of offshore DXpeditions in the ARRL DX Contest in
Medium and Unlimited Club categories. While the ARRL accepts
responsibility for the error and regrets it, please do not claim Club
affiliation if you are operating outside your club's circle."
The full results of the 2010 CQ WPX CW Contest are now available on
the CQ WPX web site . Go to the Results tab to
view PDF files of the writeup and scores from CQ Magazine. Also
available is an Excel file with full breakdown of all club scores. All
submitted logs (except CHECKLOGS) have been made public
, too. Now is the time to
start looking over the records for your area and setting a goal for the
2011 CW contest on May 28-29. (Thanks, CQ WPX Director, Randy K5ZD)
As long as we're on the subject of WPX results, how about this pair of
WPX SSB Claimed Scores:
Non-USA M/M HP
DR1A - 11969 QSOs & 1923 prefixes for 65,735,832 points
Non-USA M/2 HP
5D5A(@CN3A) - 10498 QSOs &1713 prefixes for 67,492,200 points
Wow! That's a lot of calls, points, prefixes, and ratt'lin. (Thanks,
John K1AR)
Ron WD4AHZ reports that he has just finished and posted the 2010 FQP
results on the Florida
QSO Party web site. This year's contest is just weeks away!
OPERATING TIP
Operating ethics apply to DXing and contests much the same. To that
end, here are a couple of online resources. The Utah DX Association has
published the "New DXers Manual " by Bryce K7UA.
Another useful "handbook" is "Ethics and Procedures for the Radio
Amateur (3rd edition)
"
which is sponsored by the IARU and written by ON4UN and ON4WW. Both
might remind even grizzled veterans of certain rules of the radio road.
And don't forget the ARRL's contribution, "HF Operating Guidelines
". (Thanks, Jim K7WA and
Rob KD7H)
==> TECHNICAL TOPICS AND INFORMATION
Although "hot switching" is usually a bad thing, RF switching relay
contacts that are intermittent on receive can sometimes be temporarily
restored that way. Tim K3LR suggests, "set (output power) at about 20
watts. Hot switch your relay box several times while transmitting a CW
carrier. The small arcing that occurs while doing this "hot" switching
- along with the wipe from the relay contact construction closure may
clean the contacts well enough that the problem will subside during
receive." You'll probably still have to manually clean or replace the
relay but this procedure may provide temporary relief.
Dennis N6KI found this excellent writeup
with
photos by KB5WIA on repairing and maintaining the Yaesu ATAS-120A
motorized screwdriver antenna.
Every enthusiast needs an "Awesome Button
" and
this video shows how to use an Arduino microprocessor to create one!
I'll bet that with a little coding, you could turn this into a voice
keyer for contesting - maybe it could say, "What's your call?" or come
up with other ways to ask for a repeat of exchange info!
Wow - here's a new technology that might catch on. "Regional
Broadcast Using an Atmospheric Link Layer" was described in the April
1st compilation of articles by Slashdot and
has an Internet RFC standard
and everything! I wonder if this is patented!
An interesting new VHF/UHF turnstile
antenna design was
published in the October 2010 issue of the IEEE Antennas and
Propagation Magazine. (Vol 52, No 5) By RadnoviÄ, NešiÄ, and
MilovanoviÄ, the design takes care of the phasing requirements by
detuning the elements from resonance - no quarter-wave feed lines are
required, simplifying construction. An L-C lattice balun
is used at the feed point.
Here's a simple Excel spreadsheet
that illustrates the
principles of intermod prediction by predicting intermod between up to
five frequencies and two broadcast carriers. It is also unprotected
with all the formulas visible, so you can see how to expand it to
consider more channels or improve it. (Thanks, Jim K9YC)
If you are concerned about abrasion of cables on a tower leg or rung,
look for a product called Spiral Wrap which is normally used to tidy up
cabling. Spiral wrap is perhaps a sixteenth of an inch thick plastic
and can be wrapped around the offending material or the feed line to be
protected then secured with electrical tape. (Thanks, Doug EI2CN)
Technical Web Site of the Week - If you are a fan of utility programs,
you'll be glad to know that Dan AC6LA has been busy lately! His
TLDetails transmission line
utility program has been modified to include the effects of dc
resistance and internal inductance, added two new plot functions, and
several dozen new line types have been added. The Zplots
Excel utility calculates and plot
various attributes of transmission lines from antenna analyzer or
vector network analyzer data. There are two small workbooks showing
various formulas that are used when
dealing with transmission lines and a workbook
to aid in the design of a typical
two-element phased array loosely based on the 'Arrayfeed1' app by W7EL.
==> CONVERSATION
Turn On, Tune Up, Tune In
You may remember the call sign W5ZN - perhaps as a past-President of
the ARRL? Joel has moved on to bigger and better things - he's the new
Contest Manager for ARRL VHF+ contests! As an ARRL Contest Manager,
Joel will be promoting and helping to guide the ARRL VHF+ contest
program - and operating in them, too. Joel is building a bigger and
better station for all bands, now that he has more time for getting on
the air. Let's see what he has to say!
73, Ward N0AX
As the low band and DX contesting season comes to a close many begin to
focus on VHF+ activity with the birth of a new sporadic E and tropo
season, and thoughts of the summer VHF+ contests avail.
While various VHF+ contests, sprints and operating activities occur
throughout the year, the most anticipated of all is the ARRL June VHF
QSO Party, scheduled each year to take advantage of the peak sporadic E
season. There is nothing more exciting than to be constantly calling CQ
on a band and have it instantly burst wide open with activity. Just
last year the 2 meter band, open only to local contacts within a 300
mile radius, burst wide open on paths from Texas to New England. When
"double hop" sporadic E occurs on 50 MHz stations on the East Coast
easily work West Coast stations and those in the "middle" enjoy paths
to both.
As Solar Cycle 24 begins its incline, DX contacts on 50 MHz during
the contest will increase. Each June a few are made into the South and
Midwest, however, given the propagation enhancement on 10 meters
recently resulting from increased sunspot activity I expect an increase
in DX contacts this spring and summer.
50 MHz has become increasingly popular over the past few years thanks
primarily to the availability of 6 meters on just about all HF radios
and the small size and lower antenna height requirements. n addition,
columns in QST and The National Contest Journal focus on 6 meters, thus
raising awareness of what that band can produce.
As with all contests, a variety of categories exist to accommodate
various VHF+ operating styles. One popular contest category is Rover.
Its popularity is driven by two factors; the small size of VHF+
antennas with gain that can be applied to a mobile installation and the
use of Maidenhead Grids as multipliers in VHF+ contests. This category
provides a unique appeal to those that live in antenna-restricted
neighborhoods in that a multiband station can be installed in a
vehicle, providing operation from a variety of grids. You can become
VERY popular from a rare grid multiplier!
The usual fixed-station categories are also available for single and
multi-op entries. The competition is not only fierce but quite exciting
among entrants. If you want to join in the excitement from this angle,
review past contest results to see who the multi-ops are and contact
them to see if any operator slots are available. Stations will be
active on all bands from 50 MHz all the way up to light!
Want to learn more about VHF+ Contesting? Contest University in Dayton
provides two sessions on the topic covering everything from beginner to
advanced strategy. You can also review a very detailed and informative
paper on VHF+ contests
written by Kevin, W9GKA.
The Spring VHF Sprints are about to begin, so tweak up the station and
get ready for the ARRL June and September VHF Contests and the CQ July
VHF Contest!
73, Joel W5ZN
==> CONTESTS
13 April through 26 April
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
ARRL Rookie Roundup--Phone, from Apr 17, 1800Z to Apr 17, 2359Z. Bands
(MHz): 3.5-28, 50. Exchange: Both calls, name, check, S/P XE# or "DX".
Rules
NAQCC Monthly QRP Sprint--CW, from Apr 13, 0030Z to Apr 13, 0230Z.
Bands (MHz): 3.5-14. Frequencies: Monthly on 2nd Tuesday or 3rd
Wednesday (alternating). Exchange: RST, S/P/C, and NAQCC mbr nr or
power. Logs due: 4 days. Rules
CWops Monthly Mini-CWT Test--CW, from Apr 13, 1300Z to Apr 14, 0400Z -
Multiple operating periods. Bands (MHz): 3.5-14. Twice monthly on 2nd
and 4th Wed, 18 to 28 kHz above band edge. Exchange: Name, member
number or S/P/C. Logs due: 2 days. Rules
Holyland DX Contest--Phone, CW, Digital, from Apr 15, 2100Z to Apr 16,
2100Z. Bands (MHz): 1.8-28. Exchange: RS(T), serial or Israel district.
Logs due: May 31. Rules
TARA Skirmish Dig Pfx Contest-- Digital, from Apr 16, 0000Z to Apr 16,
2359Z. Bands (MHz): 1.8-28, 50. Exchange: Name, prefix. Logs due: May
17. Rules
Lighthouse Spring Lites QSO Party--Phone, CW, Digital, from Apr 16,
0001Z to Apr 24, 2359Z. Bands (MHz): 1.8-28. Exchange: ARLHS number or
serial, name, S/P/C. Logs due: 12 days. Rules
ES Open HF Championship--Phone, CW, from Apr 16, 0500Z to Apr 16,
0859Z. Bands (MHz): 3.5,7. Exchange: RS(T), serial, dupes OK once/hour.
Logs due: May 20. Rules
All America Contest--CW, from Apr 16, 1500Z to Apr 17, 2359Z. Bands
(MHz): 3.5-28. Exchange: RST, continent, and category. Logs due: Jun
30. Rules
EU Spring Sprints--Phone, from Apr 16, 1600Z to Apr 16, 1959Z. Bands
(MHz): 3.5-14. Frequencies: 3.730, 7.050, 14.250. Exchange: Both call
signs, serial, name. Logs due: 15 days. Rules
Feld-Hell QRP Sprint-- Digital, from Apr 16, 1600Z to Apr 16, 1800Z.
Bands (MHz): 1.8-28. Frequencies: Monthly on 3rd Saturday. Exchange:
RST, QTH, Feld-Hell number. Rules
Michigan QSO Party--Phone, CW, from Apr 16, 1600Z to Apr 17, 0400Z.
Bands (MHz): 3.5-28. Frequencies: CW 45 kHz from band edge, Phone
3.825, 7.200, 14.250, 21.300, 28.450. Exchange: Serial and MI county or
S/P/C. Logs due: 30 days. Rules
EA QRP Contest--CW, from Apr 16, 1700Z to Apr 17, 1300Z. Bands (MHz):
3.5-28. Exchange: RST, category, M if EA QRP member. Logs due: 30 days.
Rules
Ontario QSO Party--Phone, CW, from Apr 16, 1800Z to Apr 17, 0500Z and
Apr 18, 1200Z to Apr 18, 1800Z. Bands (MHz): 1.8-28, 50,144,
Frequencies: Multiple operating periods; CW 30 kHz above band edge;
Phone 1.870, 3.735, 3.860, 7.070, 7.260, 14.130, 14.265, 21.260,
28.360; VHF-SSB: 50.130, 52.540, 144.205, 146.550. Exchange: RS(T),
S/P/C or Ontario QTH. Logs due: May 19. Rules
YU DX Contest--CW, from Apr 16, 2100Z to Apr 17, 0500Z and Apr 18,
0900Z to Apr 18, 2100Z - Multiple operating periods. Bands (MHz):
1.8-28. Exchange: RST and ITU zone. Logs due: 30 days. Rules
Ten-Ten Spring Digital Contest-- Digital, from Apr 23, 0001Z to Apr 24,
2359Z. Bands (MHz): 28. Exchange: Call, name, county & S/P/C, 10-10
number. Logs due: 15 days. Rules
SP DX RTTY Contest-- Digital, from Apr 23, 1200Z to Apr 24, 1200Z.
Bands (MHz): 3.5-28. Exchange: RST, serial, SP province. Logs due: May
24. Rules
Helvetia Contest--Phone, CW, Digital, from Apr 23, 1300Z to Apr 24,
1259Z. Bands (MHz): 1.8-28. Exchange: RS(T), serial or Swiss canton.
Logs due: 15 days. Rules
QRP To The Field--CW, from Apr 23, 1500Z to Apr 24, 0300Z. Bands (MHz):
7-28. Exchange: RST, S/P/C. Logs due: Jun 1. Rules
South Dakota QSO Party--Phone, CW, Digital, from Apr 23, 1700Z to Apr
24, 1700Z. Bands (MHz): 1.8-28. Frequencies: CW - 3.58, 7.035, 14.07;
Phone - 1.845, 3.855, 7.180, 14.255, 21.355, 28.455 on SSB; RTTY -
3.585, 7.038, 14.075, 21.075; PSK - Clg Freq. Exchange: RS(T) and SD
county or S/P/C. Logs due: Jun 1. Rules
VHF+ CONTESTS
VHF Spring Sprints--Phone, CW, Digital, from Apr 19, 7 PM to Apr 19, 11
PM. Bands (MHz): 222. Exchange: Grid Square (6-character preferred).
Logs due: 14 days. Rules
ARRL Rookie Roundup--Phone, from Apr 17, 1800Z to Apr 17, 2359Z. Bands
(MHz): 3.5-28, 50. Exchange: Both calls, name, check, S/P XE# or "DX".
Rules
TARA Skirmish Dig Pfx Contest-- Digital, from Apr 16, 0000Z to Apr 16,
2359Z. Bands (MHz): 1.8-28, 50. Exchange: Name, prefix. Logs due: May
17. Rules
Ontario QSO Party--Phone, CW, from Apr 16, 1800Z to Apr 17, 0500Z and
Apr 18, 1200Z to Apr 18, 1800Z. Bands (MHz): 1.8-28, 50,144,
Frequencies: Multiple operating periods; CW 30 kHz above band edge;
Phone 1.870, 3.735, 3.860, 7.070, 7.260, 14.130, 14.265, 21.260,
28.360; VHF-SSB: 50.130, 52.540, 144.205, 146.550. Exchange: RS(T),
S/P/C or Ontario QTH. Logs due: May 19. Rules
==> LOG DUE DATES
13 April through 26 April
April 13 - RSGB Commonwealth Contest
April 15 - Classic Exchange
April 15 - Virginia QSO Party
April 15 - SKCC Weekend Sprint
April 15 - CLARA HF Contest
April 15 - Elecraft QSO Party
April 16 - SOC Hank Kohl Memorial CW Bash
April 17 - Montana QSO Party
April 17 - ARCI Spring QSO Party
April 17 - UBA Spring Contest, 2m
April 19 - RSGB RoPoCo SSB
April 20 - Wisconsin QSO Party
April 22 - SARL 80m QSO Party
April 23 - EA RTTY Contest
April 24 - EU Spring Sprint, CW
April 25 - CQ WW WPX Contest, SSB
April 25 - Hungarian Straight Key Contest
April 26 - QRP Homebrewer Sprint
April 26 - 144 MHz Spring Sprint
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