SD Europe Contest 2013 Rules & Guidelines

Open to all group SD or non SD.

Countries / divisions within the European continent:

1, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36 ,40, 45, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 59, 68, 75, 90, 93, 104, 107, 108, 109, 137, 138, 161, 163, 165, 167, 169, 171, 178, 211, 212, 213, 233, 235, 251, 254, 304, 305, 307, 310, 311, 312, 315, 317, 318, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 344.

ATTENTION, 34 & 106 div are NOT in Europe - 67 divisions in total Open to all groups SD or non SD.

SENDING LOGS:
PAPER & EMAILED LOGS MUST BE SENT WELL WITHIN THE DEADLINE DATE:

September 25th 2013

ANY LOGS RECEIVED AFTER OR ON THIS DATE WILL BE VOID.

Start-End dates and times:

First Weekend start: Saturday 25th of May @ 12.00 GMT First Weekend End: Sunday 26th of May @ 12.00 GMT Second Weekend start: Saturday 6th of June @ 12.00 GMT Second Weekend End: Sunday 7th of June @ 12.00 GMT

( ALL LOGS MUST BE IN GMT TIME) PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR LOCAL TIME IN GMT BEFORE YOU START

THE CONTEST, AS YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF YOU START OR END AFTER 12.00 GMT.

Contest Manager Address & E-Mail:

Contest Manager PO Box 733 - Ely CB6 3YP - England - UK @: contestmanager@sugar-delta.org

Scores:

1 Point for each contact Multiplied by the divisions worked ie: 50 progressives x 10 divisions = 500 Points You MUST give and receive a progressive number, contacts with ALL stations are valid only if a progressive number is given between both stations, NO PROGRESSIVE NO POINT!, The Only acceptation will be: when working an SES, DX, IOTA or Zero The Contact (in the log) will be accepted providing the contest manager can obtain a copy of the log book of the activation to con-firm the contact and WILL be accepted without a progressive number received or given.

Who Can you Contact:

You can work operators in any European division including your own. Only divisions outside of Europe will NOT count.

Contest Logs:

From this year i can only accept official SD Log sheets, they can be downloaded from the web site here: http://www.sugar-delta.org/infusions/pro_download_panel/download.php?did=4 Or request it from the contest manager via email.

(ONLY SEND THE SHEETS IN THE LOG BOOK YOU USE, DO NOT SEND EMPTY PAGES)

(DO NOT COLOUR IN ANY OF THE LOG BOOK PAGES, PLEASE BLACK AND WHITE ONLY)

Participation:

If you participate within the Contest please ALL send in your logs whether you have made 1 contact or more, this will be very much appreciated.

Calling Frequency: 27.595 then QSY to any frequency for the QSO providing it is within your countries local laws and regulations.

You can use 27.555 if your radio will not transmit on 27.595, i ask all where possible to use 27.595 to avoid making too much qrm on 555 for those who do not participate within the contest to give them a chance to make some DX.

Trophies:

The first top 3 finalist within the SD Members Single and Multi operators will receive a trophy each.

The first placed Single operator Non SD Member will receive a Trophy

The first placed Multi Operator Non SD Member will Receive a Trophy each.

Trophies will be sent from the Winning operators division to save on postage and insurance costs, the HQ of the division can claim

all expenses from the SD HQ Treasurer 14 SD 007 Pierrot.

ALL top logs will be spot checked.

Good Luck to All Mr Andy 26SD005 World HQ Member World Blacklist Manager SD European & World Contest Manager 2013

SD WORLD Contest 2013 Rules & Guidelines

First Weekend start: Saturday 9th of November @ 12.00 GMT

First Weekend End: Sunday 10th of November @ 12.00 GMT

Second Weekend start: Saturday 23th of November @ 12.00 GMT

Second Weekend End: Sunday 24th of November @ 12.00 GMT

( ALL LOGS MUST BE IN GMT TIME) PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR LOCAL TIME IN GMT BEFORE YOU START

THE CONTEST, AS YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF YOU START OR END AFTER 12.00 GMT.

SENDING LOGS:

PAPER & EMAILED LOGS MUST BE SENT WELL WITHIN THE DEADLINE DATE: December 21th 2013

ANY LOGS RECEIVED AFTER OR ON THIS DATE WILL BE VOID.

Contest Manager Address & E-Mail:

Contest Manager PO Box 733 Ely CB6 3YP England UK @: contestmanager@sugar-delta.org

Scores:

1 Point for each contact Multiplied by the divisions worked ie: 50 progressives x 10 divisions = 500 Points You MUST give and receive a progressive number, contacts with ALL stations are valid only if a progressive number is given between both stations, NO PROGRESSIVE NO POINT!,

The Only acceptation will be: when working an SES, DX, IOTA or Zero The Contact (in the log) will be accepted providing the contest manager can obtain a copy of the log book of the activation to confirm the contact and WILL be accepted without a progressive number received or given.

Who Can you Contact:

You can work operators in any division including your own.

Contest Logs:

From this year i can only accept official SD Log sheets, they can be downloaded from the web site here:

Link

Or request it from the contest manager via email.

(ONLY SEND THE SHEETS IN THE LOG BOOK YOU USE, DO NOT SEND EMPTY PAGES)

(DO NOT COLOUR IN ANY OF THE LOG BOOK PAGES, PLEASE BLACK AND WHITE ONLY)

Participation:

If you participate within the Contest please ALL send in your logs whether you have made 1 contact or more, this will be very much appreciated.

Calling Frequency: 27.595 then QSY to any frequency for the QSO providing it is within your countries local laws

and regulations.You can use 27.555 if your radio will not transmit on 27.595, i ask all where possible to use 27.595 to avoid making too much qrm on 555 for those who do not participate within the contest to give them a chance to make some DX.

Trophies:

The first top 3 finalist within the SD Members Single and Multi operators will receive a trophy each. The first placed Single operator Non SD Member will receive a Trophy The first placed Multi Operator Non SD Member will Receive a Trophy each. Trophies will be sent from the Winning operators division to save on postage and insurance costs, the HQ of the division can claim all expenses from the SD HQ Treasurer 14 SD 007 Pierrot. ALL top logs will be spot checked.

SUGAR DELTA RUSSIAN CONTEST 2013

Sugar Delta Russian HQ invites you to take part in our competition!

Participants : Our Contest is OPEN to all groups and stations inside and outside of Russia.

Dates: The Contest will be in two parts (winter and spring).

The first part (winter) starts on Saturday 9 February 06:00 GMT. The first part finish on Sunday 10 February 12:00 GMT (total 30 hours). Second part (spring) starts on Saturday 23 March 06:00 GMT. Second part finishes on Sunday 24 March 12:00 GMT (total 30 hours). Frequency : All 11 meter band (please don’t use for QSOs the calling frequency 27.555, 27.190 and 27.185). Logs

Contacts will be put on log sheets which show the following features:

1) QRZ of station and operator’s personal name 2) Date of QSO 3) The GMT time of it 4) QRZ of the worked station 5) TX prog. and RX prog. It’s possible. 6) The QSO frequency

Score

For stations outside Russia:

1 point for each contact multiplied by the divisions worked. For example: 50 progressives * 10 divisions = 500 Points.

For outside Russia stations:

Contact with SD member from Russia – 10 points.

Contact with not SD member from Russia – 5 points.

Total points Multiplied by Russian regions worked.

All contacts with 50, 302, 307, 326 divisions are valid. Important!

You can have two contacts with the same station during the first part (winter) and second part (spring), but only one QSO per part of contest.

For example:

1)9/02 302SD108 (Troitsk) - 10 points

2)10/02 50MK001 (Moscow) – 5 points

3)10/02 50DT105 (Moscow) – 5 points

3)23/03 50SD001 (Rostov) – 10 points

4)24/03 302SD108 (Troitsk) – 10 points

Total: 40 points * 3 Regions = 120 points.

Contest manager

All logs will be sent to Contest manager before 30 April 2013. Address and E-mail Alex P.O. Box 3618 344022 Rostov-on-Don Russia E-mail: sirius@rostel.ru

Final results Will be published in all SD forums and SD websites after 30 April 2013.

Awards

Special Contest Awards will be given for:

- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 place SD Russian stations. - 1 place not SD station. - 1,2,3 place outside Russia SD member. - 1 place outside Russia non SD member. Good luck in the contest! Alex 50SD001

FRENCH SUGAR DELTA CONTEST 2013

INTRODUCTION:

The

Sugar Delta Group, French divisions, organizes each year its annual contest. This is an opportunity to meet many operators on the air

PARTICIPANTS: The contest is open to all groups DATE DURATION: The contest will be run in two parts of 24 hours each

From Saturday 12h00 UTC to Sunday 12h00 UTC (2 week-ends) The first part will be from 11 to 12 May 2013 The second part will be from 15 to 16 June 2013

FREQUENCE: Usual bands on 11 Meters (don’t use frequency between 27.500 and 27.600)

Logs: Contacts will be put on log sheets which have to show the following features 1. QRZ of station , single or multi operators 2. QTR and date 3. QRZ of the worked station ( with the indication of department for French stations) 4. TX prog and RX prog 5. Frequency of the contact The contest manager can ask confirmation for the contact with non SD members

STATIONS:

They can be single or multi operators.

The single operator stations use their own call sign. It must be mentioned on the first log sheet with the RTX department for French operators. Multi operators stations must use only one call sign and only 3 operators Are allowed . The QRZ must be mentioned on the first log sheet with the RTX department for the French operators

SCORE:

(A) 10 points for any contact with a French SD member – Which includes French overseas departments & territories (B) 3 points for any contact with a non-SD member from France - Which includes French overseas departments & territories (M) Multiplier: Number of French departments Worked (SDhf) 5 points for any contact with a SD member outside France (HF) 1 point for any contact with a non-SD member outside France

TOTAL: (A+B) x M + (SDhf + HF) The log sheets will have to send to 14 SD 005 Solange, contest manager, via mail to: 14sd005@sugar-delta.fr. For log paper by post use the directory address of the manager These have to be sent before 30th September 2013 for corrections and results. Any log sheet received after this date will not be taken in count

FINAL RESULTS: They will be published in all SD FORUMS and WEB SITE inter and France Portals.

PRIZE RESULT: Prizes will be given to the winners during the French Meeting SD 2014. It is not possible to be present; the prize can be presented to a delegate or send via post.

Our French SUGAR Delta Contest Manager would like to wish you good luck in the contest, enjoy and have fun 14 SD 005 Solange France contest Manager The 11th Sugar Delta Women Day Contest 2013

The 11th Sugar Delta Queen 2013

1st Part :23/02/2013 until 24/02/2013, 12.00 GMT midday to 12.00 GMT midday, 24 hours. 2nd Part:02/03/2013 until 03/03/2013, 12,00 GMT midday to 12,00 GMT midday, 24 hours.

All Sugar Delta Radio Women and all Non Sugar Delta Women worldwide are invite to the 11th Sugar Delta

Women Day Contest 2013.

The participation is free. This contest is managed by 26SD005 Mr Andy. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize for all participants (Trophy + Award+ Plate) will be sent into your P.O.Box or private address. All participated women will get an award for free. We have two different tables of results: one result for SD women and one for non SD women.

The rules: 1. Only single operator is permitted. 2. The Score will be 1 point for each contact. The total will be multiplied by the numbers of worked countries. 3. All contacts must be registered in progressive numbers received and passed. 4. QSO’s between women are valid. 5. All women and guys who participate must send their logs to the Contest Manager 26SD005. (Don’t worry guys, you will get a prize too – plate + award for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place). 6. Please use an official SD LOG. Also you can send your LOG via Internet, please write in EXCEL and send to: contestmanger@sugar-delta.org 7. Contacts between stations of the same country DXCC are valid. 8. For SD women and Non SD women : ... you can try to catch so many guys on the air as you can – whether Sugar Delta men or Non Sugar Delta men, make they crazy on the air with women power = QRM. 9. For SD men and non SD men : contacts between men are invalid !!!! 10. For SD men and non SD men: you can work SD and non SD women. The score will be 1 point for non SD women and 5 points for SD women. The total will be multiplied by the numbers of worked countries. 11. It won‘t be necessary to exchange QSL’s, but should you like to get a confirmation you have to ask before the operator. IMPORTANT: send your QSL request direct to the operator AND NOT TO THE WD CONTEST MANAGER because „ I AM NOT A QSL MANAGER „ !!! 12. Contest Manager: 26SD005 13. Please send your LOG no later than 30/06/2013 to the WD Contest Manager Po Box 733 Ely Cambs CB6 3YP England UK

WWWC

The 4th Worldwide SUGAR DELTA Woman Contest 2013

DATE: 19th of October 2013 – 20th of October 2013 Time: 12.00 UTC - 12.00 UTC = 24 hours

Welcome to the fourth worldwide SUGAR DELTA Woman Contest 2013. This Contest is open to all Groups. This contest is managed by 26SD005 Mr Andy.

Rules: 1.) The logged station must be participant of WWWC, with the exception of 7.) 2.) Woman have to use /W after her QRZ, example: 13-SD-777/W. 3.) All contacts must be registered in progressive numbers received and passed. If no progressive number received will mean no

points and no multiplier. 4.) A maximum of 10 contacts in your own division are allowed. 5.) All logs must only be the official SD logs of which can be download on the Sugar Delta web site. Logs sent as html or something like that will be invalid for the score. Paper Logs please send to Contest Manager Po Box 733 Ely Cambs CB6 3YP England UK or Email logs to contestmanager@sugar-delta.org 6.) Changing QSL cards are not required for contest participants, but finally it's your decision. 7.) Frequencies: after your call on 555 please QSY quickly. It’s only allowed to use frequencies between 420 – 495 and 600 - 800. Disregarding will be punished with disqualification. 8.) It’s allowed to contact activities like 0, DX, IOTA, SOTA, COTA, LOTA, SES and so on but only to the according frequencies. You have to log the received progressive number or “ log in “. Please do not forget to send your QSL to the activation manager. 9.) Only single operator is permitted. 10.) Scores for woman: (no matter what group) Contacts from woman to woman: 50 points Contacts from woman to man: 10 points Contacts from woman to activities: 5 point. Scores for men: (no matter what group) Contacts from man to woman: 10 points Contacts from man to man: 5 points Contacts from man to activities: 2 points. Multiplier: reached points x worked DXCC. 10.) To honor winners: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Sugar Delta Women 1st, 2nd and 3rd place non Sugar Delta Women 1st, 2nd and 3rd place men all groups (whether Sugar Delta or not) 11.) Deadline for the logs whether e-mail or paper: 16th of November 2010. Logs received after this date will be void. Good luck to all 26SD005 Mr Andy.