Hemus VHF International Contest - 144 MHz

1. Date and time:

Sunday in the first full weekend of August - 07.08.2022, 06.00 – 13.59 UTC /09.00 – 16.59 LZT/.

At the same time, ALPE-ADRIA VHF CONTEST is being held.

2. Contacts:

Band: 2 meters /144 MHz/

Modulation time: CW, SSB, FM

CQ frequency recommendations:

• QRP stations: 144.350 MHz and up

• QRO stations: 144.350 MHz and down

* QSOs via repeaters, EME, VoIP do not count.

3. Exchange:

RS/T report, progressive serial number starting with 001 and six character QTH locator (Maidenhead Grid Locator).

Example: 599 001 KN22AA

QSOs serial numbers are same for all operation modes.

You may work each station only once, regardless of operation mode.

4. Scoring:

Points are calculated as follows: 1 point per km.

5. Categories

1. Multi operator – licensed power, all modes

2. Single operator – licensed power, all modes

3. Single operator – licensed power, SSB, FM

4. QRP – all modes (< 5W output power)

5. FM

6. Logs

Please, upload your logs in EDI format no later than SEVEN (7) days after the contest is over:

• to the following web address: Log Submission | Hemus VHF International Contest

• or by e-mail: lz2kts@radioclub-troyan.bg

7. Assessment

The evaluation of applications is in accordance with IARU Region 1 recommendations. The ranking will be based only on the logs received from the participants, checked by software.

8. Prizes

The winners of each category will be awarded with plaques. All other participants will receive an electronic diploma. In order to stimulate the young participants in the competition, the youngest participant will also be awarded a plaque.

9. Organizer

Hemus International VHF Contest is organized by LZ2KTS – Radio Club Troyan and BFRA. It is planned to be held annually every first weekend of August.

By LZ2KTS – Radio Club Troyan