The Nashua Area Radio Society will be sponsoring a NARS QSO party on Sept 26th at 0000z to Sept27th 2359z.

Field Day is in the books, The 13 Colonies Special Event has finished up, and contest season doesn’t start up for a while yet so let’s get on the air and have a QSO party to take our mind off the Covid-19 Epidemic for a little while.   All amateurs are invited to participate.

Note; If the weather is favorable pick a SOTA peak or a park to operate from just make sure to follow all current Covid-19 guidelines.

NARS  QSO Party Rules

The full rules follow below.

Object: To contact as many amateur radio operators in as many states, provinces and DX entities as possible

Who:  You don’t have to be a Nashua Area Radio Society Member. Everyone is invited to participate!

Date: September 26 0000z to 2359z September 27, 2020

Categories: Multi-Multi not permitted. Power categories are accounted for in the multiplier section of the rules.

Exchange: W/VE: RST + State/Province

                    DX: RST + DX

Valid Contacts: Work each station once per band and mode.

QSO Points: phone QSO = 1pt, digital and CW = 2 pts.

Multipliers: Each US State, Canadian Province, and every DX Entity is a multiplier.

Power Multiplier: Stations not indicating power level within their log will be scored as operating with greater than 150 watts (>150 watts).

• Greater than 150 watts (> 150 watts), total score X 1
• 150 watts or less (<= 150), total score X 2
• 5 watts or less (<= 5 watts), total score X 3

Scoring: Final score= total QSO points x power multiplier.

Electronic entries only and should include a complete Cabrillo format log. If your software does not provide that option, include a summary file in plain text format. Logs should indicate time in UTC, bands, modes, calls, and complete exchange.

 Entries should be emailed within 30 days to [email protected]. 

Sorry paper logs are not accepted.

NARS QSO Party Awards

Certificates will be awarded to the top 3 stations and the top overall score will also receive a 2020 ARRL Handbook. 

Thank you and I hope that everyone has some fun!

Jim K1BRM