Classes: Single and multi-operator only. Use of packet, a spotting net, or logging assistance makes an entry multi-operator. Multi-operators should show the actual operator for each QSO. Under single operator there will be a designation of power level: H = power over 150 watts, L = power under 150 watts, and Q = 5 watts or less. There will continue to be only listings per state or country, but if there is sufficient activity or if a high enough score is made, then a separate certificate will be issued. Minimum score for the separate certificate is 5,000 points! Multi-operators will all be considered high power.

Exchange: RS(T) and state for USA, province for Canada, and either prefix or country abbreviation for DX. Contacts without some location indicator will be ruled invalid.

Scoring: Contacts with stations in own country, 2 points. Contacts with other countries on same continent, 5 points. Contacts with other continents, 10 points. Maritime mobile contacts count 5 points. There is no longer any multiplier value for a maritime mobile contact.

Multiplier: Each continental U.S. State (48), USA District of Columbia (DC), Canadian area (13), and DX country. KL7 and KH6 are considered DX and not states for this contest. DX countries are DXCC plus WAE (IT, GM Shetland Islands, et al). Canadian areas include VO1, VO2, NB, NS, PEI, VE2, VE3, VE4, VE5, VE6, VE7, NWT, and Yukon. Do not count States and Canada as separate countries. Remember that maritime mobiles no longer count as a multiplier.

Final Score: Total QSO points times the sum of all multipliers (states, VE, DX countries).

Penalties: Three additional contacts may be deleted for each unacknowledged duplicate or unverified contact removed from the log.

Disqualification: A log may be disqualified for violation of amateur radio regulations, unsportsmanlike conduct, or claiming excessive duplicate/unverified contacts or false multipliers.Logs that shrink more than 5% are subject to disqualification or warning. The calls of those warned or disqualified may be printed with the results.

Awards: Certificates will be awarded to the top scorers in each class by state, Canadian area, and DX country. Runners-up with high scores over 100,000 may also receive certificates. Low power or QRP entries may also receive certificates if there is sufficient activity or the score is outstanding. The following plaques, with donating sponsors as indicated, will be awarded for exceptional efforts.

The plaque procedure is the top scorer in the indicated area wins the plaque. However, a station can only win one plaque per contest section. The plaque is then awarded to the next highest scoring station. For example, WX8ZZZ wins top World multi-operator. Then the next station in the U.S.A. wins the U.S.A. plaque.

Intercontinental DX Window: 1830 to 1835 kHz should be left clear for DX stations for intercontinental QSOs in both contests. This is still voluntary but essential if the contest is to continue to attract rare DX as entries. USA, Canadian, and European stations should refrain from using the window for local contacts. Please stay away from the window edges, too. This is a gentleman’s contest and band, so let’s help make intercontinental contacts happen.

Computer Logging: Please send us your computer disk. IBM, MS-DOS compatible disks are encouraged. E-mail logs are also accepted. The format preferred is the log in ASCII text, a summary page, and the dupe list (all calls in alpha sort order). Please do not send .bin types of files. The committee will require, on request, a disk for any possible high score, provided that the paper log or dupe checking material as originally submitted was a computer printout. The outside of the disk should be clearly labeled with the call of the entrant, the files included, the mode (SSB or CW), and the category. Disks must be accompanied by a paper summary and dupe sheet, or are subject to penalties or disqualification.

Manual Logs: Sample log and summary sheets may be obtained from CQ by sending a large SASE with sufficient postage to cover your request. You can make your own with 40 contacts per page with columns for GMT, exchanges, multiplier, and points.

Dupe/Check Sheets: All logs over 200 contacts must provide a check sheet or dupe list. A check sheet or dupe list is a list of all calls in alpha sorted order. For All Logs: Show the multiplier only the first time it is worked. Each page must have sub-totals for multipliers, contacts, and points. A running total below the sub-total on each page is recommended. Dupe or check sheets with every entry are requested and are required with over 200 QSOs. Include a summary sheet with your entry showing the scoring and other essential information. Include a printed name/ mailing address and a signed declaration that all rules have been observed. Please put the summary sheet at the front of the log. All logs should clearly indicate total multiplier, W/VE multiplier, and DX multiplier.Club Competition: Any club that submits at least three logs can enter the

Club Competition. The name of the club must be clearly identified under club competition on the summary sheet. Club competition is a "for fun" competition to foster more activity. There is a separate listing for the club scores.Log Submissions: Mailing deadline for CW entries is Feb. 28, 2000; for SSB entries the deadline is March 31, 2000. Exception: You may send both logs in one package as long as the CW log is received by March 31, 2000. Try to mail early to assure receipt. For a return receipt enclose an SASE or SAE with postage or 1 IRC. Avoid the registered postal route, as this delays getting the log until someone can sign the receipt! Proofread your log before submission. Each year many errors are corrected that you should catch! Logs or sections of a log that are unreadable will be disqualified.Send e-mail logs to: <cq160@contesting. com>. Remember to send text logs, summary sheet, and alpha sorted dupe list.Send all other logs to 160 Meter Contest Director David L. Thompson, K4JRB, 4166 Mill Stone Court, Norcross, GA 30092 USA. Please indicate CW or SSB on the envelope or e-mail header.