Introduction: This is a translation I did out of personal interest, originally intended for my friend. Since I've already translated it, I thought it would be useful to share it with everyone as a reference.
Disclaimer: This is a personal translation and not an official rule. It is for personal reference and learning purposes only, and should be used as the primary source if there are any inconsistencies with English rules. The translation was based on BD4WM's 2023 CQ WPX rules.
PDF version:https://blog-yuluoxk.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com/2024_cqwpx_rules_cn.pdf
I still recommend viewing the PDF. The Markdown formatting in this community forum isn't very clear.
2024 CQ World-Wide WPX Competition Rules
SSB: March 30-31, 2024; CW: May 25-26, 2024
Start: 0000 UTC Saturday
End: 2359 UTC Sunday
I. Objective:
Amateur radio enthusiasts from around the world try to contact as many other enthusiasts and call sign prefixes as possible during the competition.
II. Operating Time:
48 hours. A single operator team can only accumulate 36 hours of operation within this period –The minimum rest period is 60 minutes, during which no log entries are permitted.A team of multiple operators can operate the radio for a full 48 hours.
III. Band:
It can only use 1.8, 3.5, 7, 14, 21, and 28 MHz. Strictly adhere to operating within the pre-defined frequency range.
IV. Contents of the exchange:
RS(T)The report includes a sequential race number that starts with 001 and increments. Note: The racers using the Multi-Two and Multi-Unlimited multi-transmitter groups each have their own independent sequence numbers recorded for each band.
V. Scoring:
A. Total ScoreThe final total score is calculated by multiplying the sum of basic scores and the sum of coefficient scores.
B. Basic QSO Score: A radio station communicates on all bands simultaneously to achieve a successful QSO. Basic categories:
- Communication between different continental radio stations occurs in 3-minute intervals at frequencies of 28, 21, and 14 MHz, and in 6-minute intervals at frequencies of 7, 3.5, and 1.8 MHz.
- Communication between radio stations in the same continent but different countries is counted as 1 point for each frequency (28, 21, and 14 MHz) and 2 points for each frequency (7, 3.5, and 1.8 MHz). The exception is in North America, where communication between radio stations within North America is counted as 2 points for each frequency (28, 21, and 14 MHz) and 4 points for each frequency (7, 3.5, and 1.8 MHz).
- Communication between radio stations within the same country, regardless of frequency band, counts as 1 point.
C. Prefix coefficient breakdown: The prefix coefficient refers to the number of correct and valid prefixes that are connected. Each prefix, regardless of which frequency band or the number of times it is connected, is only counted as one coefficient.
- The prefix is the combination of letters and numbers that make up the first part of a ham radio call sign. For example: N8, W8, WD8, HG1, HG19, KC2, OE2, OE25, LY1000, etc. Any change in the digits, letters, or order is considered a different prefix. If the DXCC country where the operating radio station is located is different from the DXCC prefix associated with its own call sign, then the "/ " prefix must be used to indicate the operating location. The "/" prefix must be a prefix authorized by the country/region of operation. When using "/", the prefixed prefix will be used as its entry prefix. For example: N8BJQ when used in the Vic Islands will become N8BJQ/KH9 or N8BJQ/NH9. KH6XXX when used in Ohio must have a US 8-district authorized prefix (/W8, /AD8, etc.) added after it. If the prefix following "/" does not contain numbers, then the number Ø will be added to the first two letters of the "/" prefix to form the complete prefix. For example: PA/N8BJQ will become PAØ/N8BJQ. All call signs without numbers will have the number Ø added after the first two letters of their call sign to form a complete prefix. For example: XEFTJW will become XEØFTJW. Identifiers for mobile, land, /A, /E, /J, /P or other licensed classes are not counted as prefixes.
- Encourage special-purpose stations, memorial stations, and other rare prefix radio stations to participate. The call sign prefixes of all these stations must be authorized and approved by the country in which they operate.
VI. Competition Categories:
QSO prompts are permitted for use in all categories, except for solo traditional operators.
A. Single Operator Group: All operations and recording functions are performed by a single operator (the user). There are no restrictions on frequency changes. Only one signal is allowed to be transmitted at any given time.
1. Single-channel high-power setup (full bandwidth or single-band): The total output power shall not exceed 1500 watts。
2. Single-user, low-power configuration (full band or single band): The total output power shall not exceed 100 watts。
3. QRP group (full-band or single-band): The total output power shall not exceed 5 watts。
B. Additional group for single operator: Any eligible single operator participant can also enter one of the following categories by adding the corresponding "Category-Subcategory" line in the Cabrillo log file header. The prize certificates for subcategories will be listed separately in the competition results, with scoring for all bands and grouping by high power and low power (including QRP).
1. Three-band/one-unit antenna group (TB-WIRES): In this category, participants are only allowed to use a three-band antenna (any type, with a single coaxial cable connecting the transmitter and the antenna) operating on the 10, 15, and 20 MHz bands, as well as a single-element antenna operating on the 40, 80, and 160 MHz bands. This category prohibits the use of separate receiving antennas.
2. Newcomer Group (ROOKIE): Participants must obtain a three-year or less radio license by the end of the competition day. The date on which the license was first obtained must be indicated in the SOAPBOX field. Operators who have won prizes in any previous CQ competition are not eligible to participate in the novice category.
3. Traditional operating group (CLASSIC): Participants are allowed to use only one radio station, which can be operated for a maximum of 24 hours over a period of 48 hours. - The rest period must be at least 60 minutes long, during which no QSOs are permitted.If the logs show that an operation took longer than 24 hours, only the cumulative score for the first 24 hours should be calculated. No QSO assistance tools (as specified in Rule IX.B) are allowed during the competition. Also, it is prohibited to transmit and receive simultaneously.
4. Youth Group (YOUTH): At the start of the competition, the age of the operator must be 25 years or younger. Please indicate the date of birth in the SOAPBOX field.
C. Multiple operator groups (for full-band operation only): Within the official competition period, one or more operators must compete and achieve a final score. The following groups will be formed based on the number of signals sent.
1. Single transmitter set (MULTI-ONE): At any given time, only one signal should be transmitted. Within each hour (00-59 minutes), a maximum of ten band changes are allowed. For example, switching from the 20-meter band to the 40-meter band and then back to the 20-meter band would be considered two band changes. Use a single sequence number to record the log.
a. High power:The total output power of each signal shall not exceed. 1500 watts。
b. Low power:The total output power of each signal shall not exceed. 100 watts。
2. Dual transmitter system (MULTI-TWO): At any given time, two different frequency bands can transmit a maximum of two signals. Both transmitters can communicate with any one radio station. Regardless of which transmitter is used to communicate, the same radio station can only be connected to once in each band.The log must specify the transmitter used for each QSO by ComNet.(Using column 81 of the CABRILLO log template). Each transmitter can perform a maximum of eight band changes within any hour cycle (00-59 minutes). Each sequence number is recorded separately for each band. The total output power of each signal must not exceed 1500 watts。
3. Unlimited number of transmitters (MULTI-UNLIMITED): At any given time, a maximum of six signals can be transmitted across different frequency bands. The six bands can operate simultaneously. Each band uses a unique sequence number. The total output power of each signal must not exceed 1500 watts。
4. Multi-transmitter distributed group: Radio stations from different locations can transmit a maximum of 6 signals, and at any given time, only one signal is allowed per band. All equipment (transmitters, receivers, amplifiers, antennas, etc.) must be located within the same DXCC entity and CQ zone, including remote control devices. Six bands can operate simultaneously. Use separate serial numbers for each band. The total output power of each transmitted signal shall not exceed 1500 watts. The Cabrillo log title must include: Category - Operator: Multiple operators, Category - Radio: Distributed. Rules X.E and X.F do not apply to this category.
D. Verify logs (Checklog): The logs submitted by competitors are only used to assist in log verification. The logs submitted by this group of competitors will not be scored, and the submitted logs will also not be made public.
VII. Rewards:
Logs for a single frequency band can only be awarded for that specific frequency band.
A. Medals Awarded to those with the highest scores confirmed within each group.<www.cqwpx.com/plaques.htm>You can view a list of recent awards and sponsors.
B. Each entry can only receive one award. Radio stations that win an award will not be considered for the regional prize. If there are enough entries, the second-place winner in the region will be awarded this prize.
C. Certificates: Participants who submit their entries on time can download electronic certificates.
VIII. Club Matches:
The number of clubs represents the total score submitted by members. There are two separate club competition categories.
A. American Clubs:Participation is limited to those residing within a 250-mile radius of the club's central area.
B. DX Club: Participants are limited to members of the club who reside in a club chapter within the DXCC country or within a 400 km radius of the club's central location.
C. General Club Rules:
1. National organizations (such as JARL, REF, or DARC) are not eligible to participate in club competitions.
2. The results of a single player's competition can only be attributed to one club. The results of multi-player competitions can be allocated to multiple clubs according to the percentage of participating club members. Log entries must clearly state the complete club name (and the allocation for each club, if applicable).
3. To include a club in the results, at least four logs must be received. Log entries should not be counted towards the club's score.
4. The term "residence" should be defined as: a place where a person lives permanently or continuously, or occupies for legal purposes as their fixed, permanent, and primary home.
IX. Definitions of Terms:
A. Radio location: The area where all transmitters, receivers, amplifiers, and antennas are located. All transmitters, receivers, and amplifiers must be within a circle with a diameter of 500 meters. Antennas must be physically connected to the transmitters, receivers, and amplifiers via feed lines.
B. Assistance with QSO (Radio Communication): Utilize various technologies or external methods to provide operators with any call sign and coefficient information related to the radio. This includes, but is not limited to, using CW decoders, DX information dissemination groups, DX publication websites (such as DX Summit), local or remote call sign and frequency decoding techniques (such as CW Skimmer or Reverse Beacon Network), or other individual operator assistance.
X. General rules for all participants:
A. All participants must strictly adhere to the category and rules they have chosen, otherwise their submitted results will be negatively affected.
B. Each call sign must be used by only one participant. Only the call sign of the participant can be used to record scores.
C. The total output power of any band shall not exceed the power limit specified for the category selected by the participant. At all times, the total output power of any band shall be determined based on the actual output of the amplifier being used.
D. It is not permitted for me to create or request that other radio stations create spots for me.
E. All operations must be conducted within the same geographical area. If all transmitters, receivers, and antennas are located at the same radio station location, remote operation is permitted. The radio used for remote operation must comply with all applicable radio licenses, operator licenses, and rules for the specific event or competition. The call sign used must be one that has been issued or approved by the regulatory authority for the radio station's location.
F. Prohibited use of remote receivers located outside of the radio station location.
G. At any given time, a single frequency band is only allowed to transmit one signal.
H. It is not permitted to alternate calling CQ on two or more frequencies within a band.
I. All incoming calls, answering calls, call copying, and competition signal exchanges must be carried out using the competition's specific mode and frequency during the competition.
J. It is prohibited to modify log call signs and signal exchange content using any database, recordings, email, or other methods to confirm QSOs after the competition has ended.
K. The callsign recorded in the log must match the callsign used by the participant during the QSO.
L. For ITU Region 1 radio stations: During the weekend SSB (voice) competition in Region 1, it is prohibited to transmit signals on the 40-meter band and above 7200 kHz.
M. For the radio station in ITU Zone 1: During weekend competitions, it is prohibited to transmit signals below 1810 kHz.
XI. Log Explanation:
All participantsAll are requiredSubmit logs electronically.
A. Each communication in the log must include the following information: The correct UTC time, frequency (or band), the other station's call sign, the transmitted and received exchange signals. Logs with incomplete information will be categorized as check logs. The logs should be immediately recorded after completion of communication. Radio stations participating in the World, Intercontinental, and US competitions must record specific frequency information in the logs.
B. Participants in single-band competitions must submit all communications.Even inter-band connections completed on other frequency bands. Only inter-band connections completed in the reporting band specifically indicated in the Cabrillo title or summary table are counted. Logs of inter-band connections completed in a single band will be categorized as a single-band group.
C. The logs are in CABRILLO file format as the standard format. For detailed instructions on completing the CABRILLO file, see: <www.cqwpx.com/cabrillo.htm>. If the information is incorrect, your log may be classified as an error log or a check log. Note: US radio stations must indicate the location of operation in front of the CABRILLO file (e.g., LOCATION: OH).
D. Only logs can be submitted via the website's upload form. Website URL<www.cqwpx.com/logcheck>。
E. Instructions for using the CABRILLO electronic log: If you are unable to submit a CABRILLO-formatted electronic log, please contact the race director for assistance in submitting a log in another format.
F. Confirmation of participation: All received logs will be confirmed via email. In <www.cqwpx.com> The website published a list of logs that had been received.
XII. Deadline for submitting logs:
A. All competition logs must be submitted within five days of the competition's end. (5) Submission Deadline: SSB logs must be submitted no later than 23:59 UTC on April 5, 2024. CW logs must be submitted no later than 23:59 UTC on May 31, 2024. Logs submitted after the deadline will be considered late submissions.
B. Can be accessed via email (director@cqwpx.com) Request for extension of submission deadline. The request for an extension must be submitted before the deadline, and must clearly state a valid reason, and must be approved by the chairman of the judging committee.
C. Logs submitted after the deadline may also be published, but will not be eligible for awards.
XIII. Assessment:
The CQ WPX Competition Committee is responsible for verifying and adjudicating the results of the competition participants. The participants include those who comply with the rules.
Rules and best amateur radio operators. Any violation of the competition rules or breach of sportsmanship by participants.
Individuals who violate the rules will be penalized by the competition committee.
A. Actions that violate sporting ethics: Including, but not limited to, the following examples:
- During the competition, use any non-amateur radio method to organize and verify communications content, such as telephones, the internet, SMS, chat rooms, voice over IP (VoIP), social media, or websites.
- The competitor operated outside the frequency range specified in their license.
- Number of times the log was modified to comply with band switching or silence duration rules.
- I take pride in submitting a large number of QSOs that cannot be verified.
- The transmitted signal has a bandwidth that is too wide, or it generates harmonics in another frequency band.
- The calling station must communicate with at least three radio stations but not transmit its own call sign.
B. Enforcement actions: If any violation occurs, the athlete will be subject to disqualification by the competition committee.
- Disqualification: Participants will be publicly announced as having been disqualified in the final results of the competition, and they will not be eligible to apply for any awards.
- The competition committee will notify the decision regarding penalties by email. Before the final penalty decision is implemented, competitors have five days to appeal to the chairman of the competition committee.
- Within 30 days of the submission deadline, participants may withdraw their submissions for any reason. Please contact the competition committee chairman to inform them.
- The Competition Committee reserves the right to change any competitor's entry category based on inspection logs or other information.
C. Verify logs: Verify all logs using custom software and manual judgment.
- Delete duplicate connections, without deducting points.
- Remove communications containing erroneous signal exchange information, without deducting points.
- Remove communications that contain incorrect call signs or that do not appear in any other logs, and add a penalty of two times the basic QSO score.
- Remove any "multi-operator group" segment switching rules that are not followed, without deducting points.
XIV. Statement:
By submitting the CQ WPX competition log, and considering the efforts made by the CQ WPX competition committee to review and evaluate the logs, participants unconditionally and irrevocably agree that they have:
1. Read and understood the competition rules and agreed to be bound by them;
2. Operated in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations for amateur radio at the location of the station;
3. Agreed that the log entries may be made publicly available; and
4. Accepted that any disqualification or other decisions made by the committee are final and binding.
If a participant is unwilling or unable to agree to all of the above terms, they should not submit their entry or submit only a check-list form.
Any questions regarding the CQ WPX competition can be sent via email to the CQ WPX competition director. <[director@cqwpx.com](mailto:director@cqwpx.com)>。
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