Welcome to RandomGram Event Nr. 29. This is a special 9-day marathon event.
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Date/Time: Saturday Feb. 15th @ 00:00z through Sunday Feb. 23rd @ 23:59z.
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Suggested "watch" hours. Even though you can make contacts at any time during the 7-day period, RG station activity may be concentrated around the following suggested UTC times: 00z? 04z? 08z? 12z? 16z? 20z
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Roster & Results. See the list of participating stations, and current scores when available, HERE.Objective: This is an "unlimited" event with alphanumeric code groups-- request as many transmit groups as you like via email from the event manager. Transmit as many different code groups as you are able, one per QSO. If you run out of code groups to send you can request additional transmit lists from the event manager. Also log as many code groups as you can from other operators, during QSOs and by SWL intercept. You earn 2 Tx points for each unique group accurately transmitted and 1 Rx point for each unique group correctly logged: your total score = Rx Points + Tx Points. ?
New Transmit Lists (code groups) are available now from the event manager. Code groups from previous events have expired and will not score. Obtain a registered TX List by emailing your call sign to the Group Owner email address at? [email protected]
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Multiple Same-band Contacts (dup's) are encouraged. Make sure to either transmit a CQ RG or respond to a CQ RG between each repeat station ("dup") contact that you make. See the dup rule HERE.
Teams: Teams are listed in the Roster & Results message post for this event (see link above). Additional teams are available by request. Team membership is open to all and is completely optional. Operating on a team is no different than otherwise. Team scores are the sum of individual members' scores. If you're interested in joining a team for this event just email your team preference & callsign to [email protected] Suggested Frequencies: 50-60 kHz above the bottom of non-WARC HF bands, conditions permitting. Other frequencies in the band may prove better depending on your region or QRM from other ongoing events. 7028 kHz is preferable in OC & AS regions. Suggested Spotting Page: RG participants are invited to use the SKCC SkedPage at (SKCC Members who post or self-spot on the SkedPage-- please be prepared to provide an SKCC style exchange for callers who request it.) Operating Tips: - A transmitted group earns 2-points; a received group is 1-point if accurately logged and reported; - Work the same stations on the same band multiple times and exchange additional code groups (see required procedure here ) - Transmit a different code group during every contact (one code group per QSO); - For additional points monitor other stations: log and submit code groups they exchange (SWL/intercept); - Submit your log or list of received code groups via email to obtain your current score and personal abstract of groups. For additional operating and logging guidelines see the RandomGram FAQ? HERE. SWL Intercept: Even if you don't transmit any code groups you can still earn Rx points by submitting groups you have logged while monitoring other stations. Your confirmation of other stations' transmitted groups also helps them to earn Tx points. Submitting copied groups: You only need submit code groups that you have logged from other operators. You can submit your groups at any time during the event to receive an updated score and groups abstract. The Scores page will be updated during the course of the event; click the link in the Roster & Results paragraph above. Have fun! 73, Drew - AF2Z RandomGram Mgr |