The PreStew topband distance challenge will take place from 1500Z 17 Oct until 1500Z 18 Oct.
This is a CW only event that takes place on 160 meters. The band has been coming alive with good solid openings during darkness. The "distance" aspect of this is a unique rule where you get more QSO points for working stations that are further away. For example - a station in Oregon would get 2 or 3 points for working California - 8 or 9 points for working the East Coast - and 15 or 16 points for working Japan. VK6 is worth 30 points!! Furthermore - if you - or the other station - are running either low power - or QRP power - the QSO is worth more for BOTH stations involved in the QSO. This unique scoring method encourages and rewards working those weaker signals - and benefits those who have put a lot of effort into hearing well. This PreStew is a warmup for the "big" Stew that takes place on December 27th. Full rules and results of previous events can be found at http://www.kkn.net/stew/. Hope to hear you on the band tomorrow night. Tree N6TR/7 _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband