SECOND CLASS OPERATOR'S CLUB MARATHON SPRINT
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SOC Marathon Sprint
Most sprints run four hours, but since we're Second Class Op's,
we need more time!

Date/Time: March 11, 2006, 1800Z through 2400Z


Exchange:     Member - RST, State/Province/Country, SOC Number
          Non-Member - RST, State/Province/Country, Power Out

QSO Points:                          Member = 5 Points
            Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 Points
                 Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 Points

Multiplier:   SPC (State/Province/Country) total for all bands.
              The same station may be worked on more than one band for
              QSO  points and SPC credit.

Power Multiplier:     0 - < 250 mW = X 15;
                 250 mW - < 1 Watt = X 10;
                         1 W - 5 W = X 7;
                          Over 5 W = X 1.

Suggested Frequencies:

160 Meters            1810 kHz
80 Meters             3560 kHz
40 Meters             7040 kHz
20 Meter             14060 kHz
15 Meters            21060 kHz
10 Meters            28060 kHz

Score:
Points (total for all bands) X SPCs (total for all bands) X Power Multiplier

Apply an additional multiplier of 1.5 if using a homebrew paddle (kits such
as the NorCal and AZ ScQRPions paddles qualify).

All entries are Multi-Band to promote maximum participation.

Entry includes a copy of the log and a separate summary sheet.
Indicate total time-on-the-air, and include a legible name, call, SOC Number
(if any) and address.  All entries must be received within 30 days of the
contest date.  The highest output power used will determine the power multiplier.
Include a description of homebrew  equipment (including paddle or key), commercial
equipment, and antennas used  with each entry.


Results may be posted on QRP-L and on the SOC Website.  The final decision
on all maters concerning the contest rests with the contest manager.
Entries are welcome via E-Mail to , or by snail mail to:

                           Bob Patten, N4BP
                           2841 N.W. 112 Terrace
                           Plantation, FL  33323