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   are not the usual frequencies for rare stations.   
      
   Another "gotcha" is caused by jumping to that freshly posted spot and   
   giving your call without looking closely at the frequency. DX stations   
   can operate well below 7.125 MHz, 14.150 MHz, and 21.200 MHz - don't   
   call them there! In every contest, you can hear a steady stream of US   
   stations well outside the US band who should know better. If you can   
   program your radios not to transmit outside the US segments or set up   
   your spotting network filters or logging program not to tempt you with   
   out-of-band spots, do so. That way, in the heat of battle, you won't   
   make a mistake. Or be tempted to "make a mistake."   
      
   Finally, before sending in your log - make sure it states the right   
   category for your entry. If you receive ANY spots from the spotting   
   networks by any means, you must enter in the Single-Operator, Assisted   
   category (SOA). Most logging programs now automatically connect to the   
   Internet and then to a spotting network, so you have to disable that   
   feature if you are going to enter Single-Operator.   
      
   As you get ready for radiosport's Big One, remember to play nice. Have   
   fun, definitely, but be sure to set good examples for good operating   
   and clean signals. The world does listen - especially when you're   
   living on the edge!   
      
   73, Ward N0AX   
      
   ==> CONTESTS   
      
   27 October to 9 November   
      
   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   
      
   CQ World Wide SSB Contest--Phone, from Oct 30, 0000Z to Oct 31, 2359Z.   
   Bands (MHz): 1.8-28. Exchange: RS and CQ zone. Logs due: Nov 21. Rules   
      
      
   SKCC Straight Key Sprint--CW, from Oct 27, 0000Z to Oct 27, 0200Z.   
   Bands (MHz): 1.8-28. Frequencies: Monthly on the fourth Wednesday local   
   time. Exchange: RST, S/P/C, SKCC nr or power. Logs due: 2 days. Rules   
      
      
   10-10 Fall Digital QSO Party--Digital, from Oct 30, 0001Z to Oct 31,   
   2359Z. Bands (MHz): 28. Exchange: Call, name, 10-10 number, S/P/C. Logs   
   due: Nov 15. Rules   
      
      
   ARS Spartan Sprint--CW, from Nov 2, 0200Z to Nov 2, 0400Z. Bands (MHz):   
   3.5-28. Frequencies: Monthly on the first Monday evening local time.   
   Exchange: RST, S/P/C, and power. Logs due: 2 days. Rules   
      
      
   High Speed Club CW Contest--CW, from Nov 4, 0900Z to Nov 4, 1100Z and   
   Nov 4, 1500Z to Nov 4, 1700Z. Bands (MHz): 3.5-28. Frequencies:   
   Multiple operating periods. Exchange: RST and MSC member nr or "NM".   
   Logs due: 6 weeks. Rules    
      
   ARRL November Sweepstakes--CW, from Nov 6, 2100Z to Nov 8, 0300Z. Bands   
   (MHz): 1.8-28. Exchange: Serial, category, call, check, ARRL sec. Logs   
   due: Nov 23. Rules    
      
   Collegiate ARC Championship--CW, from Nov 6, 2100Z to Nov 8, 0300Z.   
   Bands (MHz): 1.8-28. Exchange: See ARRL Sweepstakes. Logs due: Nov 23.   
   Rules    
      
   Ukranian DX Contest--Phone,CW, from Nov 6, 1200Z to Nov 7, 1200Z. Bands   
   (MHz): 1.8-28. Exchange: RST and serial or Ukraine oblast. Logs due: 30   
   days. Rules    
      
   Radio Club of America QSO Party--Phone, from Nov 6, 1700Z to Nov 7,   
   0500Z. Bands (MHz): 3.5-21. Exchange: RST, QTH, name, equipment. Rules   
      
      
   DARC 10-Meter Digital "Corona"--Digital, from Nov 7, 1100Z to Nov 7,   
   1700Z. Bands (MHz): 28. Exchange: RST and serial. Rules   
      
      
   VHF+ CONTESTS   
      
   ARRL EME Contest--Phone,CW,Digital, from Oct 30, 0000Z to Oct 31,   
   2359Z. Bands (MHz): 50-1296. Exchange: Both call signs, signal report.   
   Logs due: Nov 30. Rules    
      
   Fall VHF Sprints--Phone,CW,Digital, from Oct 30, 2300Z to Oct 31,   
   0300Z. Bands (MHz): 50. Exchange: 4-char grid square. Logs due: 4   
   weeks. Rules    
      
   ==> LOG DUE DATES   
      
   27 October to 9 November   
      
   October 28 - 222 MHz Fall Sprint   
      
      
   October 30 - TARA PSK Rumble Contest   
      
      
   October 31 - New York QSO Party    
      
   October 31 - German Telegraphy Contest   
      
      
   October 31 - Washington State Salmon Run   
      
      
   October 31 - Texas QSO Party   
      
      
   October 31 - California QSO Party    
      
   October 31 - Arizona QSO Party    
      
   October 31 - All Asian DX Contest, Phone   
      
      
   October 31 - WAB HF Phone   
      
      
   October 31 - UBA ON Contest, CW   
      
      
   November 1 - Feld Hell Sprint   
      
      
   November 1 - Arkansas QSO Party   
      
      
   November 1 - CQ Worldwide DX Contest, RTTY   
      
      
   November 1 - F9AA Cup   
      
      
   November 1 - Worked All Germany Contest   
      
      
   November 1 - BARTG Sprint 75   
      
      
   November 3 - Araucaria VHF Contest   
      
      
   November 6 - FOC QSO Party    
      
   November 6 - 432 MHz Fall Sprint   
      
      
   November 7 - UBA ON Contest, 2m   
      
      
   November 8 - 10-10 Int. Fall Contest, CW   
      
      
   November 8 - FISTS Fall Sprint    
      
   November 8 - Oceania DX Contest, Phone   
      
      
   November 8 - YLRL DX/NA YL Anniversary Contest   
      
      
   November 9 - Scandinavian Activity Contest, SSB   
      
      
   November 9 - Iowa QSO Party    
      
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   ==> ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS   
      
   ARRL Contest Update wishes to acknowledge information from WA7BNM's   
   Contest Calendar  and SM3CER's   
   Contest Calendar .   
      
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