1.1.AimThe aim of the AWA Valve QSO party is to create activity on the 40 and 80 metre bands. It is a phone only contest using AM and SSB. Preferably, valve radios or radios with valves in them may be used. No linear amplifiers may be used.
2.Date and Time
2.1.AM QSO Party13:00 to 17:00 Saturday 5 October 2024
2.2.SSB QSO Party13:00 to 17:00 UTC Sunday 6 October 2024
3.Frequencies
3.1.40 metres: 7 063 to 7 100 kHz and 7 130 to 7 200 kHz
3.2.The segment from 7 100 to 7 130 is contest free.
3.3.80 metres: 3 603 to 3 650 kHz
3.4.The segment from 3 651 to 3 699 kHz is contest free
4.PowerThe output power may not exceed 100 w, unless the rig itself has a higher output power (FTDX400, etc.)
5.Exchange
5.1.Call sign, RS report, a consecutive serial numbers starting at 001 and the type of radio used, eg HT37 TX.
5.2.Each QSO claimed for competition credit must comply with the rules found under General Rule “5. Contacts”.
6.Scoring (Your radio)All valve radio: 3 points per contact - Hybrid radio: 2 points per contact - Solid State Radio: 1 point per contact
7.Log Sheets
7.1.The log sheets must be submitted by Friday 11 October 2024 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in Excel format.
a sample log sheet can be found on this website under "Downloads - Other Tech Documents" , or on SARL.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. will be awarded to the first three places in each category – AM and SSB