VK/ trans-Tasman Contests
2009 VK/ trans-Tasman Contests
Contest Manager
Bruce Renn (VK3JWZ)
Queries and comments can be emailed to the Contest Manager on:
vktasman@hotmail.com
Contest Introduction
The exciting 80 metres SSB Contest will be staged on:
SAT 9th MAY 2009
The 160 metres SSB Contest follows in June,and is staged on:
SAT 13th JUNE 2009
Each night runs for 6 hours,in 1 hour stages, - long enough to be interesting without being too arduous, and providing constant activity, with stations being reworked each hour.
The main emphasis is on contacts between VK and ZL stations, with the scoring structured to give all stations an equal chance, regardless of their location or time-zone.
Bonus points can be earned each hour, and are awarded to encourage trans-Tasman contacts
and participation by VK Central and Western zones.
An engraved trophy will be awarded to the outright winner on both bands, with certificates for winners and placegetters in other Categories.
These Contests are not sprints or marathons. They will provide 5 to 6 hours of non-stop evening entertainment, that should not intrude too much on family life or sleep time.
So, make a note of the details, and give it a go ! - extend your dipoles and hook up your ATU's for the 160M night too !
The only thing we ask is that you take the time to submit your log (even if you don’t think you will win). This is essential to make it all worthwhile, and to ensure the on-going success of the Contests.
Queries and comments can be emailed to the Contest Manager on:
vktasman@hotmail.com
Aim Of The Contest
Refer to RULES download at the end of this document
Previous Years Winners
Refer to RESULTS downloads at the end of this document.
These will only be published until replaced by the current year's Results.
Contest History
The Contests were conceived 2000, by Bruce Renn (VK3JWZ). After the demise of the VK Novice Contest,there was a gap in the VK Contest Calender that needed filling.
The ZL Memorial Contest format was the spark that provided the idea for the VK/ trans-Tasman Rules. The Rules were devised and written by Bruce Renn, and have been modified from time to time since, to improve the fairness and scoring of the Contests.
The 80M Phone and CW Contests commenced in May 2001.
The 160M Pacific DX Contest evaporated through lack of management, so Bruce decided to use the same VK/ trans-Tasman format to run two Contests on 160M, in July.
The 160M Contests commenced in July, 2004.
The Contests have been run by its sole Manager, with no outside assistance, since their inception.
The task commences about mid February, and continues through to the end of August.
The most time-consuming work is the manual checking of up to 200 logs, followed by the production of 24 certificates, two trophies, publication of the Results, and maintenance of the VK/trans-Tasman Contests website.
Upcoming Contest Date & Time
Refer to RULES download at the end of this document
Contest Rules
Refer to RULES download at the end of this document
Contest Scoring
Refer to RULES download at the end of this document
Submitting Your Log
Refer to RULES download at the end of this document
Contest Results
Refer to RESULTS downloads at the end of this document
Contest Award
Refer to RULES download at the end of this document
Logging Software
While any logging program that complies with the information required under the "Logging" Rule, is acceptable,(and this includes starting a new page at the commencement of every hour, -
The website for the PREFERRED VKCL LOGGING PROGRAM, is available at the end of the "Rules" section,as a download.
Contest Sponsors
The Wireless Institute of Australia contributes to the Contest Manager's operating expenses for these Contests.
Files For Download
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