50MHz Trophy Contest
Date 17-18 Jun 17 Time 1400-1400 (UTC)
Band 6m
Exchange RS(T), Serial Number (starting at 001) and a 6 character (e.g. IO92JL) locator
Scoring One Point per Kilometre multiplied by the number of Countries plus QTH locator squares (M4)
UK Contest Callsigns Allowed
Sections
Open
(O)
This section is for portable stations and multi-operator fixed stations.
Single Op Fixed
(SF)
Stations must operate from permanent and substantial buildings located at the main station address as shown on the licence validation document. The spirit of the contest will be paramount.
Single Op Others
(SO)
Single Operators not located at a fixed station address as defined in the SF section.
6 hours others
(6O)
Rules as per section "O" except stations may only operate for a maximum of 6 hours. Entrants may choose between any continuous 6 hour period in which to operate (e.g. 1500-2100, or 1917-0117) or alternatively split the 6 hour period into two segments separated by at least 2 hours off time.

Operation after this 6 hour window is allowed but will not count for points. All contacts must be included in the log.

Serial numbers must start at 001 for this 6 hour period, and you cannot enter both this section and the full contest.

In multi-band contests the same single 6 hour period must be used on all bands.
6 hours Single Op Fixed
(6S)
Rules as per section "SF" except stations may only operate for a maximum of 6 hours. Entrants may choose between any continuous 6 hour period in which to operate (e.g. 1500-2100, or 1917-0117) or alternatively split the 6 hour period into two segments separated by at least 2 hours off time.

Operation after this 6 hour window is allowed but will not count for points. All contacts must be included in the log.

Serial numbers must start at 001 for this 6 hour period, and you cannot enter both this section and the full contest.

In multi-band contests the same single 6 hour period must be used on all bands.
Overseas
Overseas entrants
Power Categories
MGM
Non MGM
General Rules
General Rules for all RSGB VHF/UHF/SHF contests can be found here
Special Rules for this Contest
S7
This contest runs concurrently with all or part of an IARU co-ordinated contest. UK&CD entrants who make all their QSOs using SSB, CW or FM will be submitted to the IARU event unless you specifically request otherwise.

On 4m and 6m MGM modes may also be used (except in CW only contests) provided the entrant meets the requirements of the IARU rules, see rule is 5.3.7 on page 60 at http://www.iaru-r1.org/index.php/downloads/Documents/VHF/VHF-managers-Handbook-7.0/.
You can find guidelines on the use of MGM here
Awards for this Contest
The Telford Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Open Section
The Six Metre Cup is awarded to the highest scoring UK&CD Single Operator entry
Entries
Adjudicator
Stephen, G4SHF
Entry Date Within 7 days
Log Entry Upload your log here
Log Generator Transcribe your log online here
Claimed Scores Enter your claimed score here
Results
Web Results Date of results 11/07/17; Available here
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