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1. Object: For stations in the United States and Canada (including territories and possessions) to exchange QSO information with as many other US and Canadian stations as possible on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter bands.
2. Date and Contest Period:
2.1. CW: First full weekend in November (November 3-5, 2001).
2.2. Phone: Third full weekend in November (November 17-19, 2001).
2.3. Contest Period: Begins 2100 UTC Saturday, ends 0300 UTC Monday.
2.4. Operate no more than 24 of the 30 hours.
2.4.1. Off periods may not be less than 30 minutes in length.
2.4.2. Times off and on must be clearly noted in paper logs. Do not indicate off times in electronic log files. The log checking software calculates it.
2.4.3. Listening time counts as operating time.
3. Entry Categories:
3.1. Single Operator:
3.1.1. QRP.
3.1.2. Low Power.
3.1.3. High Power.
3.1.4. Unlimited--Packet assisted
3.2. Multioperator
3.2.1. Multi-Single only
3.2.1.1. Only 1 transmitted signal is permitted at any time.
3.2.1.2. There is no limitation on the number of band changes.
3.2.1.3. Packet use is permissible.
3.3. School Club
3.3.1. There are three divisions to this category.
3.3.1.1. College and University
3.3.1.2. Technical School
3.3.1.3. Secondary and other School
3.3.2. School clubs compete as their own category.
3.3.3. Only currently enrolled regular students and faculty/staff of the institution are eligible to operate a school club entry. Alumni may "Elmer" but may not operate the station during the competition.
3.3.4. There is no distinction between Single and Multi operator stations or power levels in this category.
3.3.5. School clubs must operate from established stations located on the campus. No portable operation from a nearby contest station is allowed. A club may operate from a member's station only if no on-campus station exists.
3.3.6. Certificates will be awarded to the top scoring entry in each division of this category in each ARRL/RAC section and division.
4.Exchange: The required exchange consists of:
4.1. A consecutive serial number;
4.2. Precedence;
4.2.1. "Q" for Single Op QRP (5 W output or less);
4.2.2. "A" for Single Op Low Power (up to 150 W output);
4.2.3. "B" for Single Op High Power (greater than 150 W output);
4.2.4. "U" for Single Op Unlimited;
4.2.5. "M" for Multi-Op;
4.2.6. "S" for School Club;
4.3. Your Callsign;
4.4. Check (the last two digits of the year you were first licensed);
4.5. ARRL/RAC Section
Example: WA4QQN would respond to W1AW's call by sending: W1AW 123 B WA4QQN 71 NC which indicates QSO number 123, B for Single Op High Power, WA4QQN, first licensed in 1971, and in the North Carolina section.
4.6. With the exception of the serial number, which changes from QSO to QSO, the exchange sent must remain consistent during the entire contest.
5. Scoring: QSO points: Count two points for each complete two-way QSO.
5.1. Multiplier: Each ARRL Section and RAC Section plus VE8/VY1/VYØ, with a maximum number of 80.
5.1.1. KP3 and KP4 are in the Puerto Rico Section.
5.1.2. KV4/KP2 and KG4 stations are in the Virgin Islands Section.
5.1.3. KH6 and other US possessions in the Pacific count as the Pacific Section.
5.2. Final score: Multiply QSO points (two per QSO) by the number of ARRL/RAC sections (plus VE8/VY1/VYØ).
6. Miscellaneous:
6.1. Work each station only once, regardless of the frequency band.
6.2. Only one transmitted signal at any time is permitted.
7. Awards: Certificates will be awarded to the top operator CW and Phone scores in each category ("A", "B", "Q", "U", "S" and "M") in each ARRL/RAC section and division. Division winners in each category are also eligible for a Sweepstakes Plaque. If the plaque is not sponsored, the winner may purchase it from the ARRL.
8. Submission:
8.1. Deadline for submission of CW entries is Wednesday December 5, 2001. Deadline for submission of Phone entries is Wednesday December 19, 2001. Entries emailed or postmarked after the deadline may be designated checklogs.
8.1.1. The CW and Phone mode are considered separate contests and must be submitted in separate envelopes or emails sent to the appropriate address.
8.1.2. Entries must be made on current ARRL entry forms or on a reasonable facsimile. Current forms may be downloaded in .pdf or ASCII format from www.arrl.org/contests/forms
8.2. Email entries for CW should be sent to SSCW@arrl.org and Phone to SSPhone@arrl.org
8.3. Any entry that has been created using a computer for logging must be submitted in the Cabrillo log file format.
8.3.1. The file must be in ASCII text format. Files from word processing, spreadsheet programs or "bin" type logging program files are not acceptable.
8.3.2. Any electronic file that is not submitted in required format will not be eligible for competition and awards.
8.3.3. Failure to submit a required ASCII file may result in the entry being designated a checklog and ineligible for competition.
8.3.4. A paper printout for a log that has been generated by a computer in lieu of the actual data file is not an acceptable substitute.
8.3.5. Paper logs that are entered into a logging program or computer after the contest are considered electronic logs and must include the required electronic file in the submission.
8.4. Handwritten paper logs are acceptable entries. Any handwritten paper log over 500 QSOs in length must include the required dupe sheet.
8.5. Logs sent via the regular mail service should be addressed to: November SS CW or November SS Phone, ARRL, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111.
9. Other information.
9.1. See "General Rules for All ARRL Contests" and "General Rules for ARRL Contests on Bands Below 30 MHz (HF)" available in the November issue of QST or from www.arrl.org/contests.
9.2. All contest queries should be directed to contests@arrl.org or by telephone to 860-594-0232. All contest rules and entry forms may be downloaded from the Contest Branch Web Page at: www.arrl.org/contests.
The ARRL is again pleased to continue its PINS (Participation In November Sweepstakes) program for 2001. Anyone who completes 100 contacts on CW or Phone during Sweepstakes is eligible to purchase one of these attractive Participation Pins. Each pin includes the year and mode and have become a popular tradition in the November Sweepstakes event. Pins cost $6, including postage and handling and will be shipped after all entries have been processed and logs verified.
To order your pins, attach a note to the front of your summary sheet indicating the number of pins ordered along with your check. If you enter electronically, send a copy of your summary sheet with a note and your check attached to Sweepstakes PINS, ARRL Contest Branch, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111.
There are now 80 multipliers in the ARRL November Sweepstakes. These are the 71 ARRL Sections in the United States (which can be found listed on page 12 of QST each month) and 9 sections in Canada. A complete list of ARRL/RAC sections may be found at: www.arrl.org/contests/sections.abv.html.
Commemorate working your "clean sweep" by purchasing your 2001 November Sweepstakes mug. To earn your mug, work all 80 ARRL/RAC sections during the CW or Phone November Sweepstakes. The price for the keepsake mug is $11.95 each (including postage and handling). To order, attach a note to the top of your summary sheet indicating how many mugs you are ordering and your check. If you submit electronically, send a photocopy of your summary sheet indicating how many mugs you are ordering along with your check and send to Clean Sweep Mugs, ARRL Contest Branch, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111. Your mug will be shipped after all entries have been processed and the contest results are finalized.
