Please also see the SAC 2006 Non-Scandinavian Rules


The aims of the contest are to promote amateur radio activity within Scandinavia as well as to encourage amateur radio communications between Scandinavian and non-Scandinavian amateur radio stations. Scandinavian stations will try to work as many non-Scandinavian stations as possible.

Scandinavian stations are defined by prefixes as follows:






All other legal prefixes according to the ITU definition of Scandinavian prefixes are good for the contest and multipliers as well.


Radio amateurs and SWLs all over the world are invited to participate.


CW: 3rd full weekend of September each year.
SSB: 4th full weekend of September each year.

Starts 1200 UTC Saturday and ends 1200 UTC Sunday.

CW: September 16, 1200 UTC to September 17, 1200 UTC
SSB: September 23, 1200 UTC to September 24, 1200 UTC


a)

Single Op./Single TX/Multi Band High power
[SINGLE-OP ALL HIGH]

Single Op./Single TX/Multi Band - Low Power (output 100 W or less)
[SINGLE-OP ALL LOW]

Single Op./Single TX/Multi Band - QRP (output 5 W or less)
[SINGLE-OP ALL QRP]

Single Op./Single TX/Single Band
[SINGLE-OP 80M] [SINGLE-OP 40M] [SINGLE-OP 20M] [SINGLE-OP 15M] [SINGLE-OP 10M]

Single operator means that one person performs all operating, logging and spotting functions without any assistance from other person(s). The use of DX-Cluster is not allowed.

b)

Multi Op./Single TX/Multi Band
[MULTI-ONE]

Only one signal may be transmitted on any band at any time (running station). When operation has started on one band, the station must remain on that band for at least 10 minutes. The 10 minutes-period starts with the first QSO worked on that band.

Exception: It is allowed to work a station on another band if it is a new multiplier (multiplier station). The multiplier station is allowed to be on the air at the same time as the running station. The multiplier station must also stay on the "multiplier band" at least 10 minutes. This rule is similar to the CQ WW DX Contest.

Use of multiplier spotting assistance from other persons than the station-operators is not allowed. However, DX-Clusters may be used by Multi Operator stations.

c)

Multi Op./Multi TX/Multi Band
[MULTI-MULTI]

The use of DX-Cluster is allowed. There are no restrictions on the number of transmitters. Only one signal per band is allowed at any time. All stations must locate within a circle with a diameter of maximum 500 meters.

d)

SWL - Single Operator/Multi Band
[SWL]

Only non-Scandinavian stations may be logged for points. Scoring as for transmitting sections.

3.5 - 7 - 14 - 21 - 28 MHz bands may be used according to IARU HF Band Plans.

NB: 3560-3600, 3650-3700, 14060-14125 and 14300-14350 kHz to be kept free from contest traffic.


The contest exchange consists of RS(T) plus serial number starting with 001
(e.g. 59(9)001).

(QSOs after 999 are numbered 1000, 1001 etc). The same station may be worked once on each band. Cross-mode and/or cross-band QSOs are not allowed.

The minimum content of a valid contest QSO is correct callsign and correct contest exchanges.


Two-way QSO with sent and received exchange counts for QSO-points.

EUROPEAN stations give two (2) points per every complete contact.

NON-EUROPEAN contacts give three (3) points per QSO.


Worked DXCC countries are valid for multiplier on each band.


To calculate the final score, multiply the sum of QSO-points on all bands with the sum of multipliers worked on all bands.


Signed original logs (or copies of original logs) must be submitted separately for CW and SSB. Single operator and multi-single logs must be submitted in chronological order. Multi-operator multi-transmitter stations use separate serial numbers for each band.

Logs to be filled in the following order:
Date and time UTC, Band, Station worked, Exchange sent, Exchange received, Multipliers and Points.

SWL-log must contain:
Date and time UTC, Band, Station heard, Message sent by Station heard, SWLs own report, Station worked by Station heard, Multipliers and Points.

SUMMARY SHEET.
All entries must be followed by a summary sheet showing station callsign, contest category, name of operator(s) and address. Indicate number of QSOs per band less duplicates, number of duplicates per band, multipliers per band, QSO-points per band and final score. A Single Op. log not showing the power category will be counted as High Power.

MULTIPLIER SHEET.
All entrants must submit a multiplier check list for each band with more than 200 QSOs.

DUPLICATE CHECK LIST.
Possible duplicate QSOs must be shown in the log and counted for zero (0) points. Each entrant shall submit a duplicate check list for each band with more than 200 QSOs. Duplicate check list to contain worked stations listed e.g. by DXCC-countries.

ELECTRONIC LOG.
Electronic submission of logs is encouraged - and in fact required - for all top scoring entrants and all who use a computer to log or prepare the logs. The CABRILLO format is preferred. Please ensure that you fill out all of the header information. If you submit a CABRILLO log, no additional summary sheet is required. (However, if you like to compare your claimed scores with others before the final results are published, you are encouraged to enclose your summary sheet as well).

If you cannot submit a CABRILLO log, you may submit the ASCII output from most of the popular logging programs such as LAØFX, NA, OH2GI, SD, TR and Writelog. If the log is not in CABRILLO format, a separate summary sheet is required. Please name your files with yourcall and the file type.

Example: 7S3A submits a CABRILLO file. It should be named 7S3A.LOG. If 7S3A chose to submit a non CABRILLO file such as the TR .dat file, he should name the log file 7S3A.DAT and the summary file should be 7S3A.SUM.

Read more about the CABRILLO format.

Logs sent on disk should be on 3.5", 1.44 Mb disks.

Logs submitted via e-mail should in the Subject: line include mode (CW or SSB), your callsign and the category you are entering, e.g., SOMBHP, SOMBLP, MOST, etc.

All logs received via e-mail will be confirmed via e-mail.

Basic rules: Only one QSO on each line. Each line must contain following information: Date and Time (full) UTC, Band, Mode, Station worked, Sent (full) exchange, Received (full) exchange, Multiplier (if applicable) and Points (dupes to be marked with (0) zero).

Computerized logs must be checked for typing accuracy. Please leave all your QSOs in the log, dupes included. The log checking software will find the dupes and mark them with zero points.

If you send log on disc, paper log is not mandatory. Summary sheet must always be on paper (not when using e-mail). Disc must be clearly labelled with call, contest name, class and date of the contest. CW and SSB portion can be on same disc. Please use file-names like: OH9A.DAT or OH9A.CW or OH9A.SSB and OH9A.SUM


With her/his signature on the summary sheet, the participant declares that all the rules are observed and that the station was operated in accordance with the rules and regulations for amateur radio stations in the country of the participant.


The arrangement of the contest alternates between NRRL, EDR, SRAL and SSA in that order.

SAC 2006 logs to:
SACCW or SACSSB
EDR HF Contest Manager
Peter Vestergaard, OZ5WQ
Vestervej 74
DK-4960 HOLEBY
DENMARK

E-mail logs to:

saclogs [at] oz5wq.dk


Logs and accompanying control-sheets, addressed to the organizing Society, shall be mailed not later than October 31st the year of the contest.


TRANSMITTING SECTION:
The top scoring High Power and Low Power station in each country, in each category, both CW and SSB, will receive a Contest Award, provided a reasonable score is made. Scandinavian winner stations may also receive a Contest Plaque on High-power and Low-power multi band categories.

QRP operators will be listed in one common list for all Scandinavians.

SWL:
The top scoring station in Scandinavia will receive an award.

ALL SECTIONS:
Depending on the number of participants, the Contest Committee may consider additional awards.


Violation of Amateur Radio Regulations in the country of the contestant or of the rules for this contest, unsportsmanlike conduct and the taking of credit for unverifiable QSOs or multipliers may lead to disqualification.

Each unmarked duplicate QSO found by the Contest Committee will result in a penalty of five (5) QSOs of same value as the duplicate. A log showing more than one (1) percent unmarked duplicate QSOs will be disqualified unconditionally.

The decisions by the Contest Committee are final and definite.

Right to changes in this rules are reserved.