2024 RULES

Date and Time	*Saturday,* *April 20, 2024* *(The 3rd Saturday in April)* *0800-1800 Your Local Time* Eastern: 0800-1800 EDT Central: 0800-1800 CDT Mountain: 0800-1800 MDT Pacific: 0800-1800 PDT KH6/KL7/DX: 1200-2400 UTC
Bands and modes	*QRP (5W or less CW)* *on the non-WARC HF bands only* *Standard QRP calling frequencies* *(see suggested frequencies below)*

QRPTTF is an annual operating event to encourage QRPers to get on the air from their house, their backyard "Outback," or “in the field," and of course, make QSOs and have fun whether inside or out.

QRPTTF encourages participation by QRP hams of all skill levels.

CW speeds are usually in the 13-20 wpm range.

RULES:

Exchange: RST, SPC, Name/code

RST = QRPers appreciate a realistic signal report

SPC = your U.S. State, Canadian Province, or Country

Name = Name of the breathing, non-AI operator

/code = your station code or spell it out if you wish!

/H = HOME station Example: 559 IL Stan/H (HOME station in Illinois)

/B = OUTBACK station Example: 549 KY Bob/B (OUTBACK station in Kentucky)

/F = FIELD station Example: 449 OR Steve/F (FIELD station in Oregon)

NOTE: Working a SOTA or POTA station is assumed to be a FIELD station.

Working a QSO Party or other station is assumed to be a HOME station.

QRPTTF andVK stations ONLY have an OUTBACK !!!

Mode: CW or SSB. If SSB, ensure you indicate such on the Summary Sheet

Power: QRP CW 5 watts or less; 10W SSB

CQ: The recommended CQ is "CQ TTF"

Suggested Frequencies (Non-WARC bands only):

CW QRP watering holes: 3560, 7030/7040, 7116, 14060, 21060, 28060 KHz

OR ... whatever else works.

POTA stations hang out around XX.055 — SOTA stations hang out around XX.063

Spotting or announcing yourself on QRP-L or other service is allowed.

SCORING:

Per band: Number of QSOs and OUTBACK and FIELD stations worked per band

TIMES the number of SPCs

QSO points: ADD scores for each band together

Total Score: QSO points TIMES Multiplier

Multipliers:

x1 for HOME stations

x2 for OUTBACK/Backyard stations

x3 for FIELD, SOTA or POTA stations

Just enter the QSO info on Summary Sheet, score is automatically calculated.

2024 Summary Sheet – Open Office

2024 Summary Sheet – Excel .xls

A FIRST TIMER? SLOW AT CW?

If you've never worked a CW contest before, or your brass pounding a bit rusty, or find the 35 word per minute exchanges of other contests intimidating, try QRPTTF. It's pretty low-key and built for fun. If you hear a station calling “QRP TTF,” give a call. Most stations will match your speed, or send “PSE QRS” (please slow down) if he's too fast for you. If you miss an element of the exchange, ask for a repeat (“SPC?” or “NAME?"). We all fail to get the exchange at times. Often, by listening to a QRPTTF station working another, you can copy the exchange before you call. These are all tricks to help you with your code speed and to get you on the air to make some contacts.

Remember, we want to work you as much as you want to work us!

Every year, summary sheets are submitted that say "These were my first CW contacts ever," or "my first CW contest," or "my first time trying QRP." That's what this is all about. Of course, working our old friends is fun, too!!! Get on the air, have fun, and enjoy the great outdoors if you can - and QRP.

PHOTOS. If you snap a photo or selfie of your QRPTTF station, send it along with your

Summary Sheet to be included in the Photo Gallery page.

Questions or comments may be directed to: qrp-l@mailman.qth.net (QRP-L Forum)

or na5n@zianet.com QRPTTF is administered solely through the QRP-L forum.

72, Paul NA5N and Jan NØQT

Socorro, New Mexico

RULE CHANGES:

Scoring change making the number of Outback and Field stations (including

SOTA and POTA) worked bonus points for a higher score.

RULES OVERVIEW

QRPTTF is open to all QRPers, CW or SSB.

OPERATING CLASSES:

HOME – For those who enjoy operating from the comfort of your home shack or

unable to travel to the field or remote location.

OUTBACK – Operate from your backyard or patio to dust off your portable QRP

setup. House AC and your home fixed antennas may be used.

FIELD – Operate "in the field" – your favorite park or fishing hole, picnic area or

bug-out location. This includes a SOTA or POTA location or activation.

QRP is just plain fun and we want everyone who participates in QRPTTF to have fun from your home or outdoors, regardless of your age or limitations you may have.

72, Paul NA5N

Summary Sheets are in Microsoft Excel (.xls)

and Open Office (.ods) spreadsheet format.

If you are unable to download the spreedsheet or convert to Apple or Linux, send your score as a text email. See Results page for the pertinent information required. Logs not required.