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ARRL VHF/UHF Spring Sprints Rules
1) Object: To work as many amateur stations in as many
2 degrees by 1 degree grid squares as possible, using
authorized amateur frequencies on the 50, 144, 222, 432,
902, 1296 and 2304 MHz bands.
2) Contest Period: The 144 MHz Sprint will be from 7 PM
until 11 PM local time on Monday, April 15, 1996; the 222
MHz Sprint will be from 7 PM until 11 PM Tuesday, April 23,
1996; the 432 MHz Sprint will be from 7 PM until 11 PM local
time Wednesday, May 1, 1996; the 50 MHz Sprint will be held
from 2300Z Saturday, May 18 until 0300Z Sunday, May 19,
1996; the 902 MHz, 1296, and 2304 MHz Sprints will each be
held on Saturday, May 11, 1996. The 902 MHz, 1296 MHz
Sprint, and 2304 MHz Sprint will run from 6 AM until 1 PM
local time: you may operate any five consecutive hours
during this time period. These Sprints are separate, but run
concurrently.
3) Exchange: Grid-square locator (see April, 1994 QST,
page 86).
Example: W1AW in Newington, Connecticut would send FN31.
Exchange of signal report is optional.
4) Scoring:
(A) QSO Points: Count one point for each complete
QSO.
(B) Multiplier: The total number of different grid
squares worked. Each 2 degrees by 1 degree grid square
counts as one multiplier.
(C) Final score: Multiply QSO points by
multipliers. Each Sprint is scored separately.
5) Reporting: Entries must be postmarked before 30 days
after the contests. No late entries can be accepted.
Official entry forms, available from ARRL HQ in the ARRL
Contest Yearbook, are recommended. The results will be
listed in NCJ.