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MRAC FM SIMPLEX CONTES
This contest, the aftemoon of Sunday, February. 12, 2012, is sponsored
by The Milwaukee Radio Amateurs’ Club - which has been continuously meeting for
more than 90 years. The purpose of this contest is to encourage amateurs to learn the
‘basics of contesting and simplex operations and expand the scope of their VHF-UHF
operating techniques beyond that needed for repeater operation.
1. This event is a sprint, lasting 2 % hours from 1:00pm until 3:30pm CST. Contacts are
limited to FM simplex on the fallowing amateur bands: 2 meter (1pm—2pm), 70 centimeter
(2:00 pm — 2:30 pm), 6 meter (2:30pm-3:00pm) and 1.25 meter (3:00pm-3:30pm)
2, Contest frequencies: Contest frequencies correspond to recommendations in the
Wisconsin Association of Repeaters band plan.
2meters (Primary 146.550, 146.565, 146.580 and 146.595 MHz)
(Secondary 147.540 147.555 147.570 and 147.585 MHz)
70 centimeters (Primary 446.025, 446.050, 446.075 and 446.100 MHz)
446,125, 446.150, 446.175, 446.200 MHz)
(Secondary
Smeters (Primary 52.530, 52.550, 52.570 and 52.590 MHz)
(Secondary 52.730, 52.750, 52.770, 52.790 MHz)
4.25 meters (223,520, 223.540, 223.560 and 223.580 MHz)
3, Frequencies esseniially follow the ARRL VHF Contest rules and Wisconsin Association of
Repeaters’ band plans.
« On 2 meters no contacts on the 146.52 calling frequency, or the guard channels 15 KHz
above and below .52. (Using the Wisconsin Band Plan's 30 KHz spacing and 15 KHz
splits). Any entry from a station heard making QSO’s on these frequencies will be
disqualified. Try to limit activity to the primary frequencies.
« Asamatter of courtesy and good amateur practice, avoid the other calling frequencies of
52.525, 223.500 and 446.000 MHz.
* Solicitatign for simplex contacts on repeaters, but not 146.52, is permitted.
4. Exchange - Cail Sign and four character Maidenhead Grid'square.
5. Scoring
e@ Each QSO on 2 meters would be worth one point. 70 centimeter and 6 meter QSO’s would be
worth two points and 1.25 meter QSO's three poinis.
* A station can be worked once per band. A mobile station could be worked more than once
per band if it moves to a different grid square.
« Each grid square can be used once per band as 4 multiplier,
« Score would be calculated by multiplying total QSO points by total multipliers.
e Technicians would multiply their final score by 1,5 for a bonus.
e Bonus of 10 poinis added to final score for working club station W9RH once on
any band.
6. There would be Four entry classifications:
BASE - less than 150 wats on 6 and 2 meters and less than 100 watts on 1.25m and 70cm.
(ARRL classification of low power for V-UHF contesis using common solid-state amplifiers.)
MOBILE~ must work from a minimum of two grid squares on any of the bands and power levels
same as those specified for the BASE station classification.
HT- (not mobite units run at reduced power) - non-amplified, using any type of antenna, mobile or
fixed operation (te encourage innovation and creativity).
CLUBS- compete by having their members note their affiliation when they send in an entry. The
winning club is recognized on a plaque at AES Milwaukee.
7. Awards - Second and third place awards are at the committee’s discretion.
e First in each of the four entry classifications. (Four possible)
© High score in individual band and in each classification where significant activity exists. (Eight
possible)
@ Limit of one award per person. Award will be in highest attained category.
« Awards to be presented at the March MRAC club meeting or will be available for pickup at
MRAC table during Superfest.
8. Ail entries will include a copy of their contest log showing the following data for each QSO: “Band -
Local time - Call sign of station worked - Grid Square”. An entry should state number of QSO’s, QSO
points, grid square multipliers by band, claimed total score and a copy of the contest log. ‘If indicated,
note the club you are assigning your score to. Eniries should be sent in by March 18, 2012.
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I FM Simplex Contest
Purpose: To promote FM simplex operation and VHF/UHF contesting
while giving new hams an opportunity to develop their contesting skills.
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012
Time: 2m (1PM —2 PM), 70cm (2PM — 2:30PM) ,
6m (2:30PM — 3 PM), 1.25m (3PM - 3:30PM)
Region: Southeastern Wisconsin (Grids-EN52, EN53, EN62, EN63)
Contacts with other grid squares are also welcomed.
Bands: 2 meters, 70 centimeters, 6 meters, 1.25 meters
Categories: Base, Mobile, HT, and Club
Awards: Certificates given for 1“ in each category and individual band with
2") and 3° awards based on committee discretion. Limit one award per
person. Winning club is recognized on a plaque at AES Milwaukee.
Points: 2 meters-(1 point), 70 centimeters-(2 points), 6 meters (2-points),
1.25 meters-(3 points)
Special Multiplier: 1.5 score multiplier for Technician Class participants.
Bonus Points: Make a contact with the MRAC station W9RH (any band),
and receive a 10 point bonus on your score.
Special Event Club 95° Anniversary: Make a contact with W9RH and you
are eligible for a Club Anniversary QSL Certificate. QSL through the
regular club address.
Log Information Required: Call sign of station worked, frequency, time,
and grid square.
Detailed Contest Information: Detailed contest information and entry
forms can be downloaded from the MRAC web site at www.w9rh.org.