10.4
STATIONS OUTSIDE UK - MULTIPLIER POINTS
10.4.1
ONE point for each W.A.B. BOOK-HOLDER (W.A.B. Member) worked, per band - NOT BOOK NUMBERS.
10.4.2
BOOK-HOLDER (W.A.B. Member) may only be worked once, per band.
10.4.3
ONE point for each different W.A.B. Area (10km x 10km National Grid Square plus County / Unitary Authority) worked, per band. (See Rule 16.17)
10.4.4
ONE point for each different COUNTY / UNITARY AUTHORITY worked, per band.
10.4.5
ONE point for each DXCC Country worked per band. Each Country will count once, per band for multiplier points.
10.5
HF MOBILE STATIONS - QSO POINTS
10.5.1
FIVE points for each COMPLETED QSO from each W.A.B. Area (10km x 10km National Grid Square plus County / Unitary Authority), per band. (See Rule 16.17)
10.5.2
Inter-UK contacts are NOT valid.
10.5.3
A Station may be
worked more than once per band for QSO points, providing the mobile is transmitting from a different W.A.B. Area (10km x 10km National Grid Square plus County / Unitary Authority) each time.
10.6
HF MOBILE STATIONS - MULTIPLIER POINTS
10.6.1
ONE point for each different W.A.B. Area (10km x 10km National Grid Square plus County / Unitary Authority) activated, per band. (See Rule 16.17)
10.6.2
ONE point for each different COUNTY / UNITARY AUTHORITY activated, per band.
10.6.3
ONE point for each different W.A.B. BOOKHOLDER (W.A.B. Member) worked, per band.
10.6.4
ONE point for each different DXCC Country worked, per band.
10.7
HF SHORT WAVE LISTENER STATIONS - SCORING
As above in sections 10.1 to 10.6 except substitute HEARD for WORKED
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TOTAL SCORING:
The Total score is obtained by multiplying the TOTAL number of QSO points by the TOTAL number of MULTIPLIER points obtained on all bands.
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CONTEST LOG AND ENTRIES:
12.1
Entries should, ideally, be in the same format as the W.A.B. Contest Sheets, and must have a log sheet(s), check sheet(s) and a summary sheet.
12.2
Computerized entries are acceptable, providing they are in a similar format to W.A.B. Contest Sheets and must have a log sheet(s), check sheet(s) and a summary sheet. Entries may be sent via e-mail on the same basis.
12.3
All logged contacts must include Callsign, Reports, Serial Number, and W.A.B. Area (10km x 10km National Grid Square plus County / Unitary Authority) or DXCC Country as applicable. (Plus Book Number in HF Contests)
12.4
In the case of SWL entries, the above details must be logged for the Station heard along with the Callsign of the Station being worked. If both sides of a QSO are heard, then the second Station may be claimed for both QSO and Multiplier points, and the details as above entered on a separate line on the log.
12.5
Incorrectly completed or grossly inaccurate entries may be penalized or disqualified at the discretion of the Contest Manager.
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CLOSING DATES:
13.1
All entries must be post marked no later than 21 days after the date of the Contest.
13.2
If acknowledgement of receipt of entry is required then an s.a.s.e., postcard or e-mail address should be included with the entry.
13.3
All entries from Stations OUTSIDE EUROPE must be received not later than 40 days after the date of the Contest. (Rule 13.1 still applies)
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CONTEST CERTIFICATES and TROPHIES:
14.1
Certificates will be awarded to the leading Station in each Category as defined in section 7.
14.2
Certificates will be posted to recipients.
14.3
Contest winners who are W.A.B. Members, will be presented with their Trophies at the A.G.M in the year following the year of the Contest.
14.4
Contest winners who are not W.A.B. Members, will receive a special Winners Certificate, by post, following the A.G.M in the year following the year of the Contest.
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RESULTS:
Results will be published in the W.A.B. NEWSLETTER & the W.A.B. Web Site. Copies of the results can be obtained from the Contest Manager on receipt of a stamped, addressed envelope. The results may also appear in the Amateur Radio Press.
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MISCELLANEOUS:
16.1
Callsign and exchange information must be received and logged by each Station for a complete QSO.
16.2
The callsign must indicate the DXCC location i.e. KH6/G4WAB means operation from Hawaii.
16.3
One operator may only use one callsign for the duration of the Contest.
16.4
The use of a second Transmitter or Receiver for checking other frequencies or the use of spotting nets is NOT allowed. Only ONE transmitted signal is allowed at any given time.
16.5
All stations must operate within the limitations of their licence at all times.
16.6
The same Station (EXCEPT MOBILES) may only be worked once, per band.
16.7
Remote operation is forbidden.
16.8
The use of NON AMATEUR RADIO means of communication for obtaining contacts is against the spirit of W.A.B.
16.9
Portable Stations are NOT allowed to set up their Station more than 12 (TWELVE) hours prior to the Contest.
16.10
Portable Stations may only use Batteries, a Generator or other Non Mains derived power source.
16.11
If working Portable, obtain permission from the Landowner or Agent before using the site. Portable Stations should also observe the Country Code and take care if there are overhead power cables in the vicinity.
16.12
Where PORTABLE OPERATION takes place from an alternative FIXED location i.e. the FIXED QTH of another Amateur, this must be clearly stated on the Contest Entry. Only a portable station operating in accordance with Rule 16.10 may enter the Portable Section.
16.13
Contest entrants may enter only one Section of the Contest - this applies to both Single and Multi operator entrants.
16.14
For a multi operator entry, the working of stations in the same contest group is not allowed for either QSO or multiplier points.
16.15
The working of "booked" mobiles is against the spirit of W.A.B.
16.16
All information regarding Contest entries will remain strictly confidential until the publication of results. No information regarding the number of entries in any particular section of the contest, or the Callsigns of those who have taken part in any particular section of the contest will be divulged by telephone.
16.17
Any reference to Counties or Unitary Authorities in the above rules relate to those listed in the Current Issue (Fifth Series) of the Worked All Britain Records Book and any published amendments.
16.18
2 Metre contests include use of the whole band.
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DISPUTES:
Any entrant who has any dispute over the Contest Results must submit an appeal, in writing, to the Contest Manager within 28 days of the publication date of the results. In the event of any dispute the decision of the Contest Manager is final.
SCORING GRIDS:
Scoring - All Contests Except W.A.B. HF Contest
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FIXED or PORTABLE STATIONS
(SWL's on a heard basis)
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QSO POINTS
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MULTIPLIER POINTS
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Each Completed QSO
Per Band
5 Points
Note 1
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Each Different W.A.B. Area Worked
Per Band
1 Point
Note 2
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Each Different County / Unitary Authority Worked
Per Band
1 Point
Note 2
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Each Different DXCC Country Worked
Per Band
1 Point
Note 2
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MOBILE STATIONS
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QSO POINTS
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MULTIPLIER POINTS
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Each Completed QSO from each Area Activated
Per Band
5 Points
Note 3
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Each Different W.A.B. Area Activated
Per Band
1 Point
Note 4
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Each Different County / Unitary Authority Activated
Per Band
1 Point
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Each Different DXCC Country Activated
Per Band
1 Point
Note 2
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Notes:
1. A Mobile station can only count once, per band, for QSO Points
2. A Mobile station may be worked more than once, per band, for Multiplier Points.
3. A Mobile station can work a station more than once per band for QSO Points, providing the transmission is from a W.A.B. Area not activated by them previously in the contest.
4. An Area may only be activated once, per band, for Multiplier Points.
TOTAL SCORING:
The Total score is obtained by multiplying the TOTAL number of QSO points by the TOTAL number of MULTIPLIER points obtained on all bands.
Scoring - W.A.B. HF Contest
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UK STATIONS
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QSO POINTS
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MULTIPLIER POINTS
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Each Completed QSO
Per Band
5 Points
Note 1
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Each Different W.A.B. Book-holder Worked
Per Band
1 Point
Note 2
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Each Different DXCC Country Worked
Per Band
1 Point
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NON UK STATIONS
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QSO POINTS
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MULTIPLIER POINTS
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Each Completed QSO
Per Band
5 Points
Note 3
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Each Different W.A.B. Book-holder Worked
Per Band
1 Point
Note 2
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Each Different W.A.B. Area Worked
Per Band
1 Point
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Each Different W.A.B. County / Unitary Authority Worked
Per Band
1 Point
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Each Different DXCC Country Worked
Per Band
1 Point
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MOBILE UK STATIONS
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QSO POINTS
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MULTIPLIER POINTS
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Each Completed QSO
Per Band
5 Points
Notes 1 & 4
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Each Different W.A.B. Area Activated
Per Band
1 Point
Note 5
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Each Different W.A.B. County / Unitary Authority Activated
Per Band
1 Point
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Each Different W.A.B. Book-holder Worked
Per Band
1 Point
Note 2
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Each Different DXCC Country Worked
Per Band
1 Point
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Notes:
1. Inter UK contacts are not valid
2. A Book Holder (W.A.B. Member) may only be worked once, per band, for Multiplier Points.
3. Fixed, Portable and Mobile Stations may only be worked once, per band, for QSO Points.
4. A Mobile station can work a station more than once per band for QSO Points, providing the transmission is from a W.A.B. Area not activated by them previously in the contest.
5. An Area may only be activated once, per band, for Multiplier Points.
6. The operating time for the HF CONTEST is any four consecutive hours in the twenty four hour period. Your first contact (serial number 001) is the start of the contest for you: you cannot restart after that time.
TOTAL SCORING:
The Total score is obtained by multiplying the TOTAL number of QSO points by the TOTAL number of MULTIPLIER points obtained on all bands.
Differences between this version and the previous version are shown in RED
CONTEST MANAGER
see Committee Page
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