World Amateur Radio Day Contest HF

Organizer:MRASZ

Mission: Providing a practice opportunity for HAM radio operators. Instilling and developing competitive ability. Strengthening the bond between operators of all ages.

Time: April 18, 16:00-16:59 UT. Comprises six 10-minute periods (00-09, 10-19... 50-59 mins). One contact per station per period and mode may be logged (for a total of 12).

Participants: Any HAM radio operator who agrees to the terms and conditions included in the contest announcement. 

Evaluation Categories:

Individual HAM radio operators (all stations participating)

Junior (license-holders) - up to age 25
Junior with supervision (without license) - up to age 25
Old timer – age 70 and above

Frequency: 3510-3570KHz CW and 3600-3750kHz SSB

Modes: CW (A1A), SSB (A3J).

Reporting: RS(T) + age (as of January 1 – e.g. if the contestant turned 17 on February 5, 16 will be transmitted)

Scoring:

Ages     <10       - 5 points
Ages     10-13    - 4 points (10,11,12,13)
Ages     14-18    – 3 points (14,15,16,17,18)
Ages     19-25    - 2 points (19,20,21,22,23,24,25)
Ages     26-69    - 1 point  (26,27,...68,69)
Ages     70-75    - 2 points (70,71,72,73,74,75)
Ages     76-80    - 3 points (76,77,78,79,80)
Ages     81-85    - 4 points (81,82,83,84)
Ages     ≥ 85      - 5 points (85,86...)

Multipliers: Various ages/ mode.

Total Score: the sum of points for valid contacts multiplied by the applicable multipliers

Evaluation: All HAM radio stations submitting a logbook will be evaluated.

Log: In CABRILLO format. 

Submission Deadline: Midnight, April 21.

All Logs must be sent to: https://log.mrasz.hu

Announcement of Results: The final results will be published on the MRASZ website (www.mrasz.hu) within 60 days after the contest.

Awards: All operators submitting a valid log will receive a commemorative certificate.