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Andrew O'Brien wrote:
> The Makrothen Contest
> TMC - The Rules - 2008
>
> Last Update: 4-October-2008
> TMC logo
>
> Date and Time:
>
> The contest takes place on the second full weekend of October each
> year. The next contest dates are Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October
> 2008, with three separate periods: Saturday 00:00-07:59 UTC and
> 16:00-23:59 UTC and Sunday 08:00-15:59 UTC.
>
> Objective:
>
> The object of the contest is for amateurs around the world using RTTY
> to contact as many amateurs in other parts of the world as possible
> during the three contest periods.
>
> Terms of Competition for all classes:
>
> All entrants must operate within the limits of their chosen class when
> performing any activity that could impact their submitted score. Only
> the entrant's call sign can be used to aid the entrant's score. A
> station operating from a DXCC Entity different from that indicated by
> its call sign is required to sign portable.
>
> All antennas must be physically connected by wires to the
> transceiver/s, transmitter/s and receiver/s used by the entrant. All
> used transceivers, transmitters and receivers must be located within a
> 500 meter diameter area or within property limits of the station
> licensee, whichever is greater. All operation must take place from the
> same operating site.
>
> Any form of DX alerting assistance is permitted in all classes. Self
> spotting of any form on spotting nets is not permitted for any class.
> Self spotting is defined as generating packet radio or web site spots
> for your contest call sign, including - for example - this methods:
> using your own call sign; spotting your call sign while using another
> call sign; spotting of your call sign by other stations as a result of
> prearranged solicitation. To notify the locator of a station via any
> form of DX alerting assistance is unwanted and this unsportsmanlike
> behaviour can lead to a disqualification.
>
> Classes:
>
> Class 1: Single, All Band, Low Power
>
> * SO/Single Xcvr LP
>
> Class 2: Single, All Band, High Power
>
> * SO/Single Xcvr HP
>
> Class 3: Multi, All Band, Low Power
>
> * SO/Multi Xcvr LP (S/M)
> * MO/Single Xcvr LP (M/S)
> * MO/Multi Xcvr LP (M/M)
>
> Class 4: Multi, All Band, High Power
>
> * SO/Multi Xcvr HP (S/M)
> * MO/Single Xcvr HP (M/S)
> * MO/Multi Xcvr HP (M/M)
>
> Class 1 and 3: The output power shall not exceed 100 watts.
>
> Class 1 and 2: Single operator and single transceiver - or - single
> transmitter and single receiver.
>
> Class 3 and 4:
>
> S/M = Single operator and multiple transceivers, transmitters
> and receivers (see note).
> M/S = Multiple operator and single transceiver - or - single
> transmitter and single receiver.
> M/M = Multiple operator and multiple transceivers, transmitters
> and receivers (see note).
>
> Note: No limit to transceivers, transmitters and receivers, but
> only one signal and running station allowed per band.
>
> Bands:
>
> The 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter bands may be used only.
>
> Exchange:
>
> No RST required. You have to send the first 4 characters of the
> "Maidenhead Grid Square Locator" (locator) at your QTH. (i.e.: FM19
> or: JO41). Your log must show the correct locator sent and received
> for each contact. You must send the same locator in each QSO. Only
> portable "/p", mobile "/m", maritime mobile "/mm" and marine stations
> (example: "VEØ***", "HC9***") may change their locator every 60
> minutes.
>
> QSO Points:
>
> A station may be worked once on each band for QSO points credit. The
> points for the QSO are equal to the distance in kilometer (rounded to
> an integer value) between the two stations exchanging their locator.
> IOW: one point is equal to one kilometer.
>
> Weighting of points on the lower bands: For a QSO on 40m you must
> multiply the "points per kilometer" with the factor 1.5 and for a QSO
> on 80m you must multiply the "points per kilometer" with the factor
> 2.0. The result must be rounded to an integer value.
>
> Special case - Exception: If both stations are located in the same
> square, then both stations - regardless of the band - get 100 points
> for this QSO finally. Don't multiply this 100 points with any
> weighting factor!
>
> Distance:
>
> The calculation of the distance should assume the earth is a perfect
> sphere with a radius of 6378.16 km. The base point for the distance
> calculation is the center of the Maidenhead Grid Square.
>
> The formula:
>
> distance = acos(cos(a1) x cos(b1) x cos(a2) x cos(b2) + cos(a1) x
> sin(b1) x cos(a2) x sin(b2) + sin(a1) x sin(a2)) x radius
>
> a1 = latitude of station-1
> b1 = longitude of station-1
> a2 = latitude of station-2
> b2 = longitude of station-2
> a1, b1, a2, b2 in radians
>
> radians = degrees x PI / 180
>
> PI = 3.1415926535897932384626433832795
>
> The distance must be rounded to an integer value.
>
> Multipliers:
>
> No multipliers.
>
> Scoring:
>
> Your total score is the total sum of total points of each band. For
> each valid QSO the distance and the points and the final total score
> will be calculated by the official log checker! You should have this
> in your mind, if your logging software package does not support the
> TMC distance and calculation method, etc.!
>
> Log Submission:
>
> Do not remove duplicates from your log, as there is no penalty for
> duplicate contacts.
>
> Logs should be submitted by email to: < [EMAIL PROTECTED] >.
>
> Logs in Cabrillo format are preferred! If your received log is
> accepted you will find your call sign in a list provided on the TMC
> Web Site. If you provide your claimed score, the score will be
> published on the TMC Web Site also. Providing your claimed scores is
> voluntary.
>
> The subject line of your email entry must include your call sign and
> class entered e.g.
> "DK3VN Class 1" or "DK3VN Class 3" or "DK3VN Single Low" or "DK3VN Multi Low".
>
> Logs should be sent as plain text as an attachment only named "<yourcall>.log"
> e.g. "DK3VN.LOG"
>
> If you have participated in one of the Multi classes, put a remark in
> the SOAPBOX also, like: SO/Multi, MO/Single, MO/Multi. Then your entry
> in the result list will be marked with it.
>
> If your logging software package does not have Cabrillo capability,
> then you may send your log in plain text format also. In both cases
> (Cabrillo or any other format) check out the log templates on the TMC
> Web Site!
>
> All logs must be received by 15th November 2008 in order to qualify.
>
> If you want, you can receive a log checking report automatically,
> after all logs have been checked by the contest director. For more
> information check out the log templates on the TMC Web Site. Any
> incomplete entries will be classified as check logs. The judge's
> decision will be final.
>
> Club Competition:
>
> Every club may enter the Club Competition. The name of the club must
> be clearly identified in the header of the Cabrillo log or summary
> sheet. Check out the TMC Web Site for more information. Club
> Competition is "for fun" to foster more activity. There is a separate
> listing for club scores.
>
> Disqualification:
>
> Violation of amateur radio regulations in the country of the
> contestant, or the rules of the contest, unsportsmanlike conduct,
> taking credit for excessive unverifiable QSO's or sent an illogical
> "Maidenhead Grid Square Locator" will be deemed sufficient cause for
> disqualification.
>
> Certificates:
>
> For each class the top three stations will be awarded with a "World
> and Continent - Certificate".
>
> Additional per each Continent each top station in each class may be
> awarded with a "Continent - Certificate".
>
> For each class, if a continent has one, two or three "World and
> Continent - Certificate" winner, then for this continent no additional
> "Continent - Certificate" will be awarded.
>
> The TMC definitions of Continents are: Africa, Antarctica, Asia,
> Europe, North America, South America and Oceania.
>
> Imprint:
>
> This contest is supported by Waldemar DK3VN and a group of
> international friends.
> (Makrothen Contest Group / MCG)
>
> The official TMC Web Site is:
> http://home.arcor.de/waldemar.kebsch/The_Makrothen_Contest/
>
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