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Object:
- The FREE STAR* D-STAR contest is open to all licensed radio amateurs. The object of the contest is to have fun and make as many contacts as you can on
XRF reflectors in as many countries as you can. Can't get any simpler then that! There's a bonus section dealing with voice message handling for those who would like a little more of a challenge.
Times:
- Start: Saturday, September 1, 2:30 UTC
- Finish: Monday, September 3, 06:59 UTC
Bands:
- All authorized VHF/UHF frequencies where there is access to a
D-STAR repeater that can connect to an XRF reflector.
- DVAPS and dongles are acceptable modes in the contest. Consult www.va3uv.com/dextra.htm it you need to upgrade your software to connect to
XRF reflectors.
- Stations can only be worked once regardless of band and/or
XRF reflector.
Log Submission Deadline:
- All logs must be received by Oct. 15, 2012 by e-mail. Electronic submissions must be in Cabrillo format
or, the log and summary sheet templates provided below can also be used.
Logs should be submitted via e-mail to: logs
- at - va3uv.com
What's Up For Grabs:
- This contest is mainly for bragging rights, but we do have one HP Thin Client Server with a full
FREE STAR* package loaded up for grabs.
What Contacts Count:
- All contacts must be made via an XRF reflector. The only exception are those made on a local repeater with no gateway involved.
- NO linking of repeaters together.
- Simplex contacts are not allowed.
- No analog bridge contacts count. All contacts must be digital.
Scoring:
Voice Contacts
- XRF Reflector 005B is designated as the master or hang out reflector. All contacts made on
XRF005B are worth 2 points.
- All XRF reflectors are involved in the contest. Contacts made on these reflectors (other then
XRF005B) are worth 3 points, since they're harder to obtain. Please be mindful of nets and QSO's that are not part of the contest.
- Contacts made on a local basis on a repeater count for 2 points.
- Sorry simplex contacts are not allowed.
Messaging
- All voice messaging will be handled on XRF005C.
Messaging will function as follows:
- You make a contact with a message station and
pass a message to them (this earns you five [5] points);
- The message station will pass you a message.
They will ask you a question. Something like, what town do you live in
or what's the current temperature. Something really simple. In that
message will be an email address for you to send your answer.
- Sending the answer to the email address
provided, will get you a return email from the server awarding you extra
bonus points. The return email will provide information on the
bonus points.
VA7DEP
VA7DGP
VE7HME
VE3VXY
... and possibly others not listed above.
Final Score
- Your final score is determined by adding up the score of your voice contacts and multiplying it by the number of different countries you worked. Countries can only be counted once. To that total add on the added score of your messaging contacts.
Exchange:
- Every exchange should include QTH, RS (59) and the year you were 1st. licensed. Also, note the
XRF reflector # if it's not XRF005B.
Questions:
- enquiries - at - va3uv.com
Messaging example:
- This is an example only, you may compose how
you wish.
- ARRL Radiogram is the form to be used. If your
not sure how the Radiogram is formatted check: http://bclingan.org/mainpage_000004.htm
for instructions.
- Example:
precedence: R
Station of Origin: VA1AAA
Check: 12
Place of Origin: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Time Filed: 13:41
Date: September 1, 2012
To: VA7DEP
CONTESTER IN FREE STAR DSTAR CONTEST X REQUIRE
A MESSAGE FROM YOU
Log examples:
Log File
Summary Sheet
Downloadable Files:
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