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FIELD DAY – SCORING |
| 7. | Scores are based on the total number of QSO points times the power multiplier corresponding to the highest power level under which any contact was made during the Field Day period plus the bonus points. |
| 7.1. | QSO Points |
| 7.1.1. | Phone contacts count one point each. [CONFIRMED] |
| 7.1.2. | CW contacts count two points each. [CONFIRMED] |
| 7.1.3. | Digital contacts count two points each. [CONFIRMED] |
| 7.2. | Power multipliers: The power multiplier that applies is determined by the highest power output of any of the transmitters used during the Field Day operation. |
| 7.2.3. | If any or all contacts are made using an output power up to 150 Watts or less, the power multiplier is 2. [CONFIRMED] |
| 7.3.1. | 100% Emergency Power: 100 points per
transmitter classification if all contacts are made only using an emergency
power source. Free transmitters that do not count towards the group's total
(GOTA station and free VHF Station for Class A entries) do not qualify for
bonus point credit. All transmitting equipment at the site must operate
from a power source completely independent of the commercial power mains to
qualify. (Example: a club operating 3 transmitters plus a GOTA station and using 100% emergency power receives 300 bonus points.) [CONFIRMED 400PTS] |
| 7.3.2. | Media Publicity: 100 bonus points may be earned for attempting to obtain publicity from the local media. A copy of the press release, or a copy of the actual media publicity received (newspaper article, etc) must be submitted to claim the points. [CONFIRMED 100PTS] |
| 7.3.3. | Public Location: 100 bonus points for physically locating the Field Day operation in a public place (shopping center, community park, school campus, etc). The intent is for amateur radio to be on display to the public. [CONFIRMED 100PTS] |
| 7.3.4. | Public Information Table: 100 bonus points for a Public Information Table at the Field Day site. The purpose is to make appropriate handouts and information available to the visiting public at the site. A copy of a visitor's log, copies of club handouts or photos is sufficient evidence for claiming this bonus. [CONFIRMED 100PTS] |
| 7.3.5. | Message Origination to Section Manager: 100 bonus points for origination of a National Traffic System (NTS) style formal message to the ARRL Section Manager or Section Emergency Coordinator by your group from its site. You should include the club name, number of participants, Field Day location, and number of ARES operators involved with your station. The message must be transmitted during the Field Day period and a fully serviced copy of it must be included in your submission, in standard ARRL NTS format, or no credit will be given. The Section Manager message is separate from the messages handled in section 7.3.6 and may not also be claimed for bonus points under that rule. [CONFIRMED 100PTS] |
| 7.3.6. | Message Handling: 10 points for each formal NTS style originated, relayed or received and delivered during the Field Day period, up to a maximum of 100 points (ten messages). Properly serviced copies of each message must be included with the Field Day report. [CONFIRMED 50PTS] |
| 7.3.8. | Alternate Power: 100 bonus points for Field Day groups making a minimum of five QSOs without using power from commercial mains or a petroleum driven generator. This means an "alternate" energy source of power, such as solar, wind, methane or water. This includes batteries charged by natural means (not dry cells). The natural power transmitter counts as an additional transmitter. If you do not wish to it to increase your operating category, you should take one of your other transmitters off the air while the natural power transmitter is in operation. A separate list of natural power QSOs should be submitted with your entry. [CONFIRMED 100PTS] |
| 7.3.11. | Site Visitation by an elected governmental official: A 100-point bonus may be claimed if your Field Day site is visited by an elected government official as the result of an invitation issued by your group. [CONFIRMED 100PTS] |
| 7.3.12. | Site Visitation by a representative of an agency: A 100-point bonus may be claimed if your Field Day site is visited by a representative of an agency served by ARES in your local community (Red Cross, Salvation Army, local Emergency Management, law enforcement, etc) as the result of an invitation issued by your group. [CONFIRMED 100PTS] |
| Total Bonus Points Claimed: 1150
Total overall FD 2003 Points: 3,540pts Total overall FD 2003 QSO's: 996 contacts |