VK-ZL Contest

1) Object	The object is for stations throughout the world to contact as many stations as possible in VK, ZL and Oceania (WAC boundaries apply) on 80/40/20/15/10 m. Contacts between different countries in Oceania are permitted, but contacts within same country are not permitted.
2) Categories	Single operator all bands; multi-operator all bands; and SWL. Single operator stations are where one person performs all operating, logging and spotting functions.
3) Exchange	Exchange RS(T) plus a three or four digit number starting at 001 and incrementing by one for each contact.
4) Multiplier	On each band this is the number of prefixes worked on that band. A "prefix" is the letter/numeral combination forming either the first part of the callsign, or else the normal country identifier for stations using their home callsign in another DXCC country, eg W8, AG8, HG7 and HG73 are all separate prefixes. The prefix for both N8ABC/KH9 and KH9/N8ABC is KH9. Portable designators without numbers are assumed to have a zero after the letter prefix, eg N8ABC/PA becomes N8ABC/PA0. Any calls without numbers are assumed to have a zero after the first two letters, eg RAEM becomes RA0EM. Suffixes indicating maritime mobile, mobile, portable, alternate location, and licence class do not count as prefixes, eg /MM, /M,/P, /A, /E.
5) Scoring	For each contact score 10 points on 80 m; five points on 40 m; one point on 20 m; two points on 15 m; and three points on 10 m. The final score will be the total QSO points multiplied by the total number of prefixes worked. The same prefix can be clained on different bands.
6) Logs	Use a separate log for each band, with times in UTC. Show new prefix multipliers the first time they are worked. Logs should be checked for duplicates, correct points and multipliers. Logs should be accompanied by a list of prefixes worked on each band, and a summary sheet showing callsign, name, address, category, number of valid QSOs, points and multipliers on each band, claimed score and a signed declaration that the contest rules and radio regulations were observed.
7) SWL	SWL logs should show date/time, callsign of station heard, callsign of station being worked, RS(T) and serial number sent by the heard station, points claimed and new multipliers.
8) Deadline	Send logs postmarked by 14 November 1999 in written style to: VK/ZL/Oceania Contest Manager P. Nesbit, VK3APN WIA, Box 2175 Caulfield Junction Vic. 3161 Australia ( Contest Co-ordinator, NZART, PO Box 40-525, Upper Hutt 6415, NZ. - for 1998 and 2000) Overseas entrants please use air mail.
9) Certificates	Special certificates will be awarded to the top scorers in each category, in each continent, country, and VK, ZL and JA call area. Where justified, single band awards may also be made at the discretion of the Contest Manager.
10) Special Trophy	The CW entrant with the highest score will be awarded the Frank Hine VK2QL Memorial Trophy and receive an attractive wall plaque in permanent recognition of that achievement.
11) Disqualification	Entrants may be disqualified for taking credit for excessive duplicates, unconfirmed QSOs or other scoring discrepancies, or unsporting conduct. In matters of dispute, the Contest Manager's decision will be final.