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THE 2011 ZOMBIE SHUFFLE :il contest di Halloween
Non ho sbagliato rubrica , ma è una cosa talmente goliardica che questo è il suo posto. Il regolamento è abbastanza semplice da capire , l'unica variazione è la data della gara (riservata al qrp-cw) che con il ww-ssb in atto ed il preventivato qrm è stata spostata al 30 di ottobre.
http://www.zianet.com/qrp/ZOMBIE/rules_2010.doc
OFFICIAL RULES FOR THE 2010 ZOMBIE SHUFFLE
WHY SHUFFLE?: Because Zombies don't sprint.
WHEN: Friday Nite, October 29, 2010
(Always the Friday closest to Halloween, except Halloween itself and ARRL SS)
From local sundown (6pm or so) to local midnight.
The full 6-hours, or whatever you can spare.
WHERE: 20, 40, and 80 meters
Somewhere in the vicinity of the QRP gathering/calling frequencies
14.060, 7.040, 7.030, 7.110, 3.560, 3.710, or anything else that works
MODE: CW only, QRP (5W or less)
EXCHANGE: RST, SPC, Zombie Number and Name
RST – Signal report (like 599, even if you can't hear him!)
SPC – State/Province/Country (ex. CA, TX, BC, TRANSYLVANIA, etc.)
ZOMBIE NUMBER - Your assigned Zombie number or telephone 3-digit Area Code
If you don't have a Zombie number, email Jan n0qt@arrl.net to request one
NAME – Your name (as shown on your birth, death or other certificate)
If you are a YL/XYL, you can use “Elvira” to pass out 666 extra points
Some selected stations will be sending name ELVIS for 666 extra points
TIDBITS:
CQ BOO is the time tested CQ for the Zombie Shuffle.
NEW RULE: You may work the same station on a band every two hours.
NEW RULE: Score is zombie number total times stations worked per band, not SPCs
These changes so you don't get bored in spite of poor band conditions
GRAND ZOMBIES are those with Zombie numbers less than 100. If you are a Grand
Zombie (you know who you are), add 1000 to your number (Ex. 138+1000=1138)
If you are a selected ELVIS station, send ELVIS for your name.
SCORING: Basically, your score is going to be the sum of all Zombie numbers and Area Codes worked per band (add them all up for a big number) plus bonus points per band times the number of stations worked per band. Add up the bands. This can be a fairly large score.
Last year's winner was Todd N9NE with 252,054 points with less than 30 QSOs!
BONUS STATIONS – BONUS POINTS
You receive 666 bonus points for working the following stations:
ELVIS – For each Elvis Station worked (name is Elvis), add 666 points
ELVIRA – If you work an Elvira station (YL/XYL), add 666 points
CRUMMY BAND CONDITIONS is worth 666 points (every station qualifies for this)
Thus, you get 666 points even if you worked no Zombies.
The Score Summary sheet is available at: http://www.zianet.com/qrp/ZOMBIE/Zombie.htm
SCORE SUBMISSIONS: Download the Summary Sheet from the website above (in .doc or
.txt format, or email file) and submit to: na5n@zianet.com with Zombie in the
subject by December 1, 2010.
If you prefer mail, send to Paul Harden, P.O. Box 757, Socorro, NM 87801
You do not have to submit your log – just the summary sheet. We trust you.
CONTEST PHILOSOPHY: There is no point to the Zombie Shuffle whatsoever except to get on the air and have fun with fellow Zombies and QRPers. Even with only 2-3 QSOs, you can earn a fairly large score to brag to your co-workers and QRO buddies, or your ARRL Sweepstakes (SS) friends next weekend! If you haven't been on the air for awhile, your fist is “rusty,” or your code speed is slow, this is the “contest” to put a few contacts in the log. Note that the scoring is based on SERENDIPITY rather than operating skill. Band conditions and propagation is not the best at night, so most operators are not cracking out 35wpm. Around 13-18 wpm is typical. Don't be afraid to ask a station to QRS (slow down) or repeat their exchange if you miss it. He wants to work you as much as you want to work him. And remember, he's a Zombie too! We want you to stay on the air and have fun in spite of crummy bands – so this year, you can work the same station on a band after a two hour wait (every 2 hours if you wish). So get out your straight key, keyer, bug, or spark gap and do your CW thing. For the time on the air, just think how many political campaign commercials you will miss!
Remember, Zombies have no soul. They can not be embarrassed or humiliated. Even at 5wpm. But, they can have a blast deep down inside (even if they don't show it).
The first Zombie Shuffle was held on October 30, 1998.
My name is Paul Harden and I approve this message :-(
72, Paul NA5N
GRAND ZOMBIE
and,
Jan N0QT
GRAND WITCHESS & CONTEST CORONER
http://www.zianet.com/qrp/ZOMBIE/rules_2010.doc
OFFICIAL RULES FOR THE 2010 ZOMBIE SHUFFLE
WHY SHUFFLE?: Because Zombies don't sprint.
WHEN: Friday Nite, October 29, 2010
(Always the Friday closest to Halloween, except Halloween itself and ARRL SS)
From local sundown (6pm or so) to local midnight.
The full 6-hours, or whatever you can spare.
WHERE: 20, 40, and 80 meters
Somewhere in the vicinity of the QRP gathering/calling frequencies
14.060, 7.040, 7.030, 7.110, 3.560, 3.710, or anything else that works
MODE: CW only, QRP (5W or less)
EXCHANGE: RST, SPC, Zombie Number and Name
RST – Signal report (like 599, even if you can't hear him!)
SPC – State/Province/Country (ex. CA, TX, BC, TRANSYLVANIA, etc.)
ZOMBIE NUMBER - Your assigned Zombie number or telephone 3-digit Area Code
If you don't have a Zombie number, email Jan n0qt@arrl.net to request one
NAME – Your name (as shown on your birth, death or other certificate)
If you are a YL/XYL, you can use “Elvira” to pass out 666 extra points
Some selected stations will be sending name ELVIS for 666 extra points
TIDBITS:
CQ BOO is the time tested CQ for the Zombie Shuffle.
NEW RULE: You may work the same station on a band every two hours.
NEW RULE: Score is zombie number total times stations worked per band, not SPCs
These changes so you don't get bored in spite of poor band conditions
GRAND ZOMBIES are those with Zombie numbers less than 100. If you are a Grand
Zombie (you know who you are), add 1000 to your number (Ex. 138+1000=1138)
If you are a selected ELVIS station, send ELVIS for your name.
SCORING: Basically, your score is going to be the sum of all Zombie numbers and Area Codes worked per band (add them all up for a big number) plus bonus points per band times the number of stations worked per band. Add up the bands. This can be a fairly large score.
Last year's winner was Todd N9NE with 252,054 points with less than 30 QSOs!
BONUS STATIONS – BONUS POINTS
You receive 666 bonus points for working the following stations:
ELVIS – For each Elvis Station worked (name is Elvis), add 666 points
ELVIRA – If you work an Elvira station (YL/XYL), add 666 points
CRUMMY BAND CONDITIONS is worth 666 points (every station qualifies for this)
Thus, you get 666 points even if you worked no Zombies.
The Score Summary sheet is available at: http://www.zianet.com/qrp/ZOMBIE/Zombie.htm
SCORE SUBMISSIONS: Download the Summary Sheet from the website above (in .doc or
.txt format, or email file) and submit to: na5n@zianet.com with Zombie in the
subject by December 1, 2010.
If you prefer mail, send to Paul Harden, P.O. Box 757, Socorro, NM 87801
You do not have to submit your log – just the summary sheet. We trust you.
CONTEST PHILOSOPHY: There is no point to the Zombie Shuffle whatsoever except to get on the air and have fun with fellow Zombies and QRPers. Even with only 2-3 QSOs, you can earn a fairly large score to brag to your co-workers and QRO buddies, or your ARRL Sweepstakes (SS) friends next weekend! If you haven't been on the air for awhile, your fist is “rusty,” or your code speed is slow, this is the “contest” to put a few contacts in the log. Note that the scoring is based on SERENDIPITY rather than operating skill. Band conditions and propagation is not the best at night, so most operators are not cracking out 35wpm. Around 13-18 wpm is typical. Don't be afraid to ask a station to QRS (slow down) or repeat their exchange if you miss it. He wants to work you as much as you want to work him. And remember, he's a Zombie too! We want you to stay on the air and have fun in spite of crummy bands – so this year, you can work the same station on a band after a two hour wait (every 2 hours if you wish). So get out your straight key, keyer, bug, or spark gap and do your CW thing. For the time on the air, just think how many political campaign commercials you will miss!
Remember, Zombies have no soul. They can not be embarrassed or humiliated. Even at 5wpm. But, they can have a blast deep down inside (even if they don't show it).
The first Zombie Shuffle was held on October 30, 1998.
My name is Paul Harden and I approve this message :-(
72, Paul NA5N
GRAND ZOMBIE
and,
Jan N0QT
GRAND WITCHESS & CONTEST CORONER
e adesso come la mettiamo...??????????? 
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