To promote contact between stations in Turkiye (TA) and stations worldwide, and to maximize communication with different regions of Turkiye.

Only the following six bands may be used (CW/SSB):

• 1.8 MHz (160m)
• 3.5 MHz (80m)
• 7 MHz (40m)
• 14MHz (20m)
• 21 MHz (15m)
• 28 MHz (10m)

Only the following five bands may be used (RTTY):

• 3.5 MHz (80m)
• 7 MHz (40m)
• 14MHz (20m)
• 21 MHz (15m)
• 28 MHz (10m)

A. SSB:

RS signal report + CQ Zone number

Example: 59 20

B. CW:

RST signal report + CQ Zone number

Example: 599 20

C.RTTY:

RST signal report + CQ Zone number

Example: 599 20

A. Final Score Formula:

Final Score = Total QSO points × (Total Zone multipliers + Country multipliers)

Example: 1000 QSO points * (30 Zones + 70 Countries) = 100,000 (final score).

B. QSO Points:

The competition scoring system has a hierarchical structure that rewards finding and communicating with TA stations over long distances. Each valid QSO is scored according to the following order of priority.

• Different Continents (DX):

            3 points for QSOs with stations on a different continent.

• Same Continent:

            1 point for QSOs with stations in the same country.

• Same Country:

            1 point for QSOs with stations in the same country.

• Golden Point:

            For stations outside Türkiye, any QSO with a station using a TA,*TA1, TB, TC, or YM prefix is worth 5 points.

• Examples:

            TA ↔ TA = 1 point for both stations

            DL ↔ TA = 5 points for DL, 3 points for TA

            DL ↔ *TA1 = 5 points for DL, 2 points for *TA1 (since they are in the same continent)

            JA ↔ TA = 5 points for JA, 2 points for TA

            JA ↔ *TA1 = 5 points for JA, 3 points for *TA1 (since they are on different continents)

            DL ↔ F = 2 points

            DL ↔ DL = 1 point

C.Multipliers:

    Two types of multipliers are counted per band:

    a.Zone Multiplier: Each different CQ Zone contacted per band counts as one multiplier.

    b.Country Multiplier: Each different DXCC country contacted per band counts as one multiplier.

A. Single Operator:

All operating and logging is done by one person; no limits on operating time or band changes; only one signal can be transmitted at a time. .(See VII. Definitions)

a. Single Operator Assisted: Use of QSO-finding assistance is allowed.

1. High Power: All Band or Single Band: max 1.500 W

2. Low Power: All Band or Single Band: max 100 W

3. QRP: All Band or Single Band: max 5 W

B. Single Operator All Band 24 Hours:

Only the first 24 hours of operational time is eligible for scoring. Any continuous period of 60 minutes or more during which no QSO is logged is considered as off-time, and off-time is not counted as operational time. If the log shows more than 24 hours of operation, only the first 24 hours of operational time will be counted for the score.Use of QSO-finding assistance is allowed.(See VII. Definitions)

1. High Power: All Band: max 1.500 W

2. Low Power: All Band:max 100 W

3. QRP: All Band: max 5 W

**Note: Stations entering the Single Operator All Band 24 Hours category must select CATEGORY TIME: 24-HOURS when uploading their Cabrillo logs via the contest website.

C. Single Operator Overlay Categories:

Eligible “Single Operator” participants may enter one of the following additional categories by adding the appropriate “CATEGORY-OVERLAY” line in the Cabrillo log header. These are scored as All Band and are divided as “High Power” and “Low Power”, including QRP

d. Young Operator (YOUTH): Operators aged 25 or younger at the start of the contest. Birth year must be entered in the SOAPBOX field; the date of birth will be verified during log submission. Young participants can only participate as a single operator.

e. Rookie (ROOKIE): The operator was first licensed as a radio amateur less than three (3) years before the date of the contest. Indicate the date first licensed in the SOAPBOX field. Previous Rookie winners are not eligible for plaques in this category.

F. Multi-Operator Categories (All Bands Operation Only):

Any number of operators is allowed. QSO finding assistance is allowed. Only one transmitted signal per band is permitted at any time.

1. Multi-Single: Only one transmitted signal on one band permitted during any 10-minute period (run station/signal). Exception: One — and only one — other transmitted signal (multiplier station/signal) may be used during any 10-minute period, if — and only if — it is on a different band from the run transmitter and the station worked is a new multiplier. The run and multiplier transmitters are governed by independent 10-minute rules. Ten-minute periods begin with the first QSO on a band. The log must indicate which station/signal (run or multiplier) made each QSO. The multiplier station/signal may not call CQ (solicit contacts).

a. High Power: Total output power must not exceed 1500 watts on any band at any time.

b. Low Power: Total output power must not exceed 100 watts on any band at any time.

2. Multi-Two: A maximum of two transmitted signals may be used at any time, and they must be on two different bands. The log must indicate which station/signal made each QSO. Logged QSOs are to be used to count band changes. Each station/signal may make a maximum of 8 band changes in any clock hour (00 through 59 minutes). Total output power must not exceed 1500 watts on any band at any time.

3. Multi-Multi: The six contest bands may be activated simultaneously. Only one transmitted signal per band is permitted at any time. Total output power must not exceed 1500 watts on any band at any time.

G. Check log:

Entry submitted to assist with the log checking. The entry will not have a score in the results and the log will not be made public.

Single-band logs are only eligible for single-band awards. Logs with multiple bands are evaluated as All Band unless specified otherwise.

A. Certificates: Electronic certificates are issued for all participants based on ranking and can be downloaded from the contest website. The issued electronic certificates can be delivered in printed form by mail or in person to the call sign with the log uploaded, if requested and deemed appropriate by the competition committee, provided the specified contribution/financial support amount is met. (Certificates are issued only to the call sign with the log uploaded, not to operators working for groups, associations, or collective participants.)

B. Plaques: Plaques can be awarded to the winners in sponsored categories. (Certificates are issued only to the call sign holder with the log, not to operators working for groups, associations, or collective participants).

A. Location of Station:

The location of all transmitters, receivers, and antennas: all transmitters, receivers, and amplifiers must be within a 500-meter diameter circle. Antennas must be physically connected to transmitters and receivers via RF transmission lines.

B. QSO-finding Assistance:

Any technology or resource that provides an operator with call sign or multiplier information of a signal falls under this scope. These include:

- CW decoders, RTTY decoders

- DX cluster and DX spotting websites (e.g., DX Summit)

- Local or remote call sign/frequency encoding technologies (e.g., CW Skimmer, RTTY Skimmer, Reverse Beacon Network)

- Coordination arrangements with other parties.

C. Remote station:

1. Remote operation is permitted if the physical location of all transmitters, receivers, and antennas are at one station location. A remotely operated station must obey all station license, operator license, and category limitations. The call sign used must be one issued or permitted by the Regulatory Authority of the station location.

2. Remote receivers outside of the station location are not permitted.

1. Each participant(s) submitting a log accepts that the Contest Rules and/or the decisions of the Contest Committee are final.

2. Each participant(s) submitting a log accepts that Contest information, log records, competition results, and the decisions made by the Contest Committee may be made public.

3. Unsportsmanlike and unethical behavior is unacceptable.

4. Participants must comply with the band and emission rules of the Amateur Radio Regulations of their country; otherwise, the responsibility lies with the operator(s).

5. Only one signal is allowed on the same band at the same time.

6. Participants must operate within the limits of the selected category.

7. Each participant must use only their own call sign.

8. Exceeding the power limit of the selected category on any band is prohibited. Power is measured at the active amplifier output.

9. Asking for help to spot or to be spotted is prohibited.

10. Only one signal may be broadcast simultaneously on the same band. It is forbidden to broadcast CQs alternately on two or more frequencies on the same band.

11. Call signs of disqualified stations will be listed at the end of the published results and will not be eligible for awards.

12. Committee decisions will be communicated via email. Participants have the right to appeal within 5 days; after this period, the decision becomes final.

13. The committee reserves the right to change the category of any entry based on log review or other information obtained.

14. Self-spotting or asking to be spotted is not permitted.

15.For ITU Region 1 stations: transmitting on the 40m band, above 7200 kHz during the SSB (phone) contest is not permitted.

16.For ITU Region 1 stations: transmitting below 1810 kHz during the contest is not permitted.

17. Only 45.45 Baud. 170 Hz shift ITA2 mode is permitted.(RTTY)

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include, but are not limited to:

1. Arranging or confirming any contacts during or after the contest by use of ANY non-amateur radio means such as telephones, Internet, instant messaging, chat rooms, VoIP, email, social media, or Web sites.

2. Transmissions by the entrant on frequencies outside of license limitations.

3. Changing times in the log to meet band change or off time rules.

4. Taking credit for excessive unverifiable QSOs or unverifiable multipliers.

5. Signals with excessive bandwidth (e.g., splatter, clicks) or harmonics on other bands.

6. Running stations making more than three consecutive contacts without sending their callsign.

1. Electronic logging is mandatory and must be done in “Cabrillo” format.

2. In group or association participations, the call signals of the operators working must be recorded in the log.

3. All participants must submit their logs electronically.

4. Logs must be uploaded within 7 days (weekdays) of the end of the contest. Delayed logs uploaded after the 7th day will not be evaluated and will only be subject to the Check Log process; they will not receive any awards. All log uploads will close at the end of the 14th day.

5. Log uploading and acceptance must only be done on the specified website in accordance with the specified instructions. (Logs delivered by hand, email, or other methods will not be accepted or included in the contest.)

6. The CABRILLO file format is standard. Therefore, manual editing of log files is required. Incorrectly filling in the title information may result in the record being placed in the wrong category or reclassified as a Check Log.

7. Stations aiming for the top 3 in the contest ranking must record the entire contest duration with audio and video. The TAWW DX Contest Committee may request audio and video recordings if deemed necessary, and these recordings must be submitted within 5 days (weekdays). Failure to comply will result in your exclusion from the ranking, ineligibility for any prize program, and your log records being considered as check logs.

8. Upon request of the Contest Committee, photographs, technical information, and station location information of the equipment used at the station must be shared. The requested information and recordings must be submitted within 5 days (weekdays). Failure to comply will result in your exclusion from the ranking, ineligibility for any prize program, and your log records being considered as check logs.

9. Uploaded logs, such as those requested for log withdrawal, cannot be subsequently removed; they may be considered as check logs at the request of the operator who uploaded them. However, the Contest Committee will decide on this after receiving the request.

10. Duplicate logs will not be scored without additional penalties.

11. Logs containing incorrect exchanges will not be scored without additional penalties.

12. A call sign error or a QSO not found in the corresponding log (NIL) will not be scored.

13.*** TA stations must indicate their station location in the CABRILLO header (e.g. GRID-LOCATOR: KN90EV).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Disciplinary Actions: In the event of a violation, the entrant is subject to disqualification at the discretion of the Committee.

1. Disqualified entries will be listed at the end of the published results and are not eligible for an award.

2. Notification of Committee actions will be sent by email to the address provided with the log submission. The entrant has five days to appeal the decision to the Contest Director. After that time, the decision is final.

3. The Committee reserves the right to change the category of any entry based on its examination of the log or other information.

By submitting a TA WW DX Contest log and in response to the TA WW DX Contest Committee’s efforts to review and evaluate the log, the participant unconditionally and irrevocably accepts the following:

- That they have read and understood the Contest rules and agree to abide by them;

- That they operate in accordance with all rules and regulations relating to amateur radio at their station location;

- That they accept the log may be made public; - That they accept the Contest Committee’s decisions are official and final.

If the participant does not wish to or cannot accept all of the abovementioned conditions, they should not submit a log or should only submit it as a Control Log. Questions regarding the TA WW DX Contest rules can be submitted to the Contest Committee via the contest website.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

The TA World Wide DX Contest Organizing Committee is responsible for rule interpretation, log control, and awarding of prizes.

TA WW DX Contest Committee