The Amateur Radio Society of India (ARSI) announced the highly anticipated ARSI VU DX HF Contest 2024, set to take place on 28th and 29th September. This annual event is expected to attract amateur radio operators (hams) from across the country and beyond, offering them the opportunity to connect with numerous DX stations, including many new DXCC entities.
The contest is especially exciting for VU hams looking to expand their DXCC collections, providing a prime opportunity to work new stations and boost their scores. ARSI is encouraging participation from all corners of the amateur radio community, including seasoned operators, newcomers, and radio clubs, to make this year’s contest a memorable one.
Further details about the contest, including rules and how to participate, can be found on the official ARSI website at arsi.info/dxcontest
ARSI is also actively reaching out to DX sites and publications to maximize awareness and participation in the event.
- Dates: 28 – 29 Sep 2024
- Duration: 28-Sep 12:00 UTC to 29-Sep 12:00 UTC
- Geographic Focus: India
- Participation: Worldwide
- Mode: SSB, CW, Mixed
- Bands: 40, 20, 15, 10 M
Categories:
- Single Op All Band (SSB/CW/Mixed) (Low/High)
- Single Op Single Band (SSB/CW/Mixed) (Low/High)
- Exchange: VU: RS(T) + 2-letter State/UT code; Non-VU: RS(T) + Serial Number
- Work stations: Once per band per mode
QSO Points
- VU-Station: 1 point per QSO with VU station
- VU-Station: 3 points per QSO with DX station
- Non-VU–Station: 3 points per QSO with VU station
Multipliers
- VU-Station: each DXCC entity once per band
- Non-VU-Station: each VU state/UT once per band
Scoring
- Score Calculation: Total score = total QSO points x total multipliers
Log Submission
- QSO logging should be in UTC time only.
- Use of Spotting Software and Clusters is encouraged.
- Self-Spotting is not allowed.
- Log submission will be due in 7 days time from the date of contest conclusion.
- All participants are encouraged to use software logging and submit the log in cabrillo format only.
- Paper logs will not be accepted.
- Logs to be sent as email attachments to logs@arsi.info with their callsign marked in the subject line.
