[Cwo] 2014 CW Open Invitation

[k6rb at baymoon.com]

Dean,

Excellent work. Thanks.

Rob K6RB



> All, (sorry if this is a duplicate email...first one did not appear to
> work)
>
> Below is an invitation for the 2014 CW Open.  I've sent it to Nodir, EY8MM
> for translation into Russian and posting to Russian reflectors.  I plan to
> send it to the CWops Ambassadors so that they can inform the ops in their
> regions.
>
> In addition, Ed KR3E has written a posting for QRZ and eham that he will
> publish as the event get closer.
>
> There will be articles in the August and September Solid Copy newsletters.
>
> All major contest calendars have been updated, including ARRL Contest
> Corral.
>
> The rules have been updated and are ready to go.
>
> I'll touch base again with the logging software folks too (done).
>
> I've sent a note to Bruce WA7BNM; we'll use his webpage to CWO collect
> logs.
>
> I think we're on track....please tell me if I'm missing something or if
> something needs amplification.  Thanks!
>
> 73, Dean, NW2K
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> You Are Invited to The 2014 CW Open!  September 6, 2014
>
>  
> A competitive international event with winning rates over 100
> QSO's/hour....every hour!
> Unique multipliers enhance strategy and scoring for all operators in all
> regions of the world.
> The CW Open consists of three separate 4-hour fast-paced CW contests with
> log checking.
>
> *  September 6: 0000-0359Z; 1200-1559Z; 2000-2359Z
> *  Participate in 1, 2 or all 3 sessions
> *  160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters
>
> Each session is scored separately; several chances to win
>
> *  Awards for each session, each ITU Region
> *  Awards for combined session scores
>
> Comprehensive logging software support (see
> http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html)
>
> *  Exchange is sequential Serial Number and Name (e.g. 4 Alex), starting
> at 1 for each session
> *  One (1) point per QSO, work stations once per band, per session
> *  For each session, each different call sign is a multiplier the first
> time it is worked on any band
> *  Each session is logged separately and begins with 0 points and 0
> multipliers
>
> Awards (Thank You ICOM America for the Beautiful Awards!)
>
>
> *  Trophy, high score, each session, each ITU Region (9 trophies)
> *  Plaque, high score, each of HP, LP and QRP, each session, each ITU
> Region (27 plaques)
> *  Trophy, high combined score (all sessions), each ITU Region (3
> trophies)
>
> Categories
>
> *  HP = Legal power above 100 watts
> *  LP = 100 watts or less
> *  QRP = 5 watts or less
> *  Single Operators Only
> *  Team Competition:  No geographical
> limitations (http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html)
> *  Packet, Skimmer, and Reverse Beacon Network systems are allowed!
> *  Rules at www.cwops.org/cwopen.html
>
> Any questions or help finding a team, please email NW2K at arrl.net
>
>  
> Thanks and see you on September 6!
>  
> 73, Dean, NW2K_______________________________________________
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