SKCC Sprint Rules

1. Summary:

Call CQ SKS. Work stations once per band using a key which meets the requirements for SKCC membership. Exchange NAME, SPC and SKCC# (or power for non-members). The final score is (Total QSOs * SPC multiplier) + Centurion Bonus + Club Bonus. The use of spotting networks is not permitted. Asking for a QSY to another band after a valid contact is permitted.

2. Eligibility:

All CW operators using manual keys meeting the requirements for SKCC membership may participate in the monthly Straight Key Sprint. See the SKCC home page for membership details. You do not need to be an SKCC Member to participate.

3. Date and Time:

The monthly Straight Key Sprint will be held on the second Wednesday of each month from 0000Z to 0200Z (summer schedule). Schedule changes, if required, will be posted to the SKCC mailing list and forum. (NOTE: Remember in the USA, the Sprint actually takes place Tuesday evening from 8 PM - 10 PM EASTERN, 7 PM - 9 PM CENTRAL, 6 PM - 8 PM MOUNTAIN, 5 PM -7 PM PACIFIC.)

4. Frequencies (+/- 10 KHz):

160 meters 1820 KHz
80 meters 3530 KHz and 3720 KHz,
40 meters 7055 KHz and 7120 KHz,
20 meters 14048 KHz.

The use of spotting networks is not permitted. Other bands are not used.

5. Categories:

Members (must have SKCC# prior to the start of the contest). Non-members (must use eligible manual keys, see the SKCC home page for requirements).

6. Call & Exchange:

Call "CQ SKS". Members exchange NAME, SKCC# and SPC. Centurion members follow SKCC# with ‘C’. Non-members exchange NAME, SPC and POWER followed by ‘W’.

7. Points, Multipliers and Bonus:

One QSO point for each station worked per band. One multiplier for each SPC worked per Sprint. Ten bonus points are awarded for each Centurion per band. 25 bonus points are awarded for working the SKCC club call per band.

8. Scoring:

(QSO points * SPC multiplier) + Centurion bonus + Club bonus

9. Submissions:

Logs are not required unless requested by the contest manager. Submit scores by email to kevin@kj4qf.net. Scores must be submitted no later than the Friday following the event. The following information is required for each submission:

Name
Call
SKCC number (if applicable)
QSO points
SPC Multipliers
Centurion Bonus
Claimed score
Power used (for statistics only)
Soapbox comments (optional but desired)

10. Awards:

A printable certificate in PDF format will be awarded to the top three scorers in the Members and non-Members categories. Other formats may be available upon request.

Definitions:

SPC - State/Province/Country

Multiplier points are awarded for each unique State, Province or Country worked per sprint. At the end of the sprint, total up each unique US state, Canadian province or DX country you worked. Multiply your QSO points by this number before adding any bonus points.