PurposeThe MARC Marathon Challenge is intended to generate on-the-air activity, especially DX activity, by members of the Meriden ARC. The hope is to give each member, regardless of station size or operator ability, a chance to build “bragging rights” and operating experience. ObjectEach participant is
challenged to contact as many DX entities as possible during the Activity PeriodThe Challenge will run from 0000Z October 1 to 2359Z September 30 each year. Twelve contiguous months. The Challenge will repeat each year. FrequenciesAny authorized amateur frequency for your license class may be used. Contacts through repeaters or satellites are not allowed for credit. All contacts must be made entirely over amateur radio frequencies, i.e. VoIP type contacts do not count. CategoriesThis Challenge is for single operators only.
Scoring
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Bonus PointsTo encourage new licensees and upgrades, two bonuses are available. A submission may only elect one of these bonuses.
Submissions
VerificationQSLs are not required. The operator is expected to claim contacts only from stations the operator has every reason to believe are legitimate, and only to claim contacts in which an accurate two-way exchange was clearly accomplished. Scores may be penalized or voided in cases of fraud or poor sportsmanship. Claimed ScoresTo keep the spirit of the Challenge going, competitors are encouraged to submit their interim claimed scores to W1DMM for posting on the club newsletter and web page. ResultsThe results for each annual Challenge will be made public at the MARC Annual Holiday Party in December. Scores and details will also be posted to the MARC web page. AwardsCertificates will be awarded to mode and class winners. Other awards may be offered at the discretion of the Marathon Challenge award committee. |