Technical informations

Transmitters and antennas:

3.5 MHz transmitters for sprint (1 minute cycle – 12s:48s)

• RF power 1 W
• antenna: 8m vertical + 8 m single radial counterpoise
• frequency:
  TX 1-5: MOE-MO5 keying speed 50 PARIS 3.53 MHz
  spectators control: S keying speed 50 PARIS 3.55 MHz
  TX 1F-5F: MOE-MO5 keying speed 70 PARIS 3.57 MHz
  finish beacon: MO keying speed 50 PARIS 3.60 MHz

3.5 MHz transmitters (classics)

• RF power 3W
• frequency: TX 1-5: MOE-MO5 3.53 MHz, finish beacon: MO 3.60 MHz
• antenna: 8m vertical + 8 m single radial counterpoise

144 MHz transmitters (classics)

• RF power 1W ERP
• frequency: TX 1-5: MOE-MO5 144.50 MHz, finish beacon: MO 144.85 MHz
• antenna: crossed dipoles 2.5 m above ground level

3.5 MHz transmitters for foxoring (continuous)

• RF power 10 mW, beacon: 1W
• antenna:
  field transmitters 30 cm vertical + no counterpoise,
  finish beacon 8m vertical + 8 m single radial counterpoise
• frequency:
  TX 1, 2, 1F, 2F   MOE, MOI   3.53 MHz
  TX 3, 4, 3F, 4F   MOS, MOH   3.55 MHz
  TX 5, 5F   MO5   3.57 MHz
  finish beacon   MO   3.60 MHz
• TX 1-5, finish beacon: keying speed 50 PARIS, TX 1F-5F: keying speed 70 PARIS

Flags:

• 3.5 MHz band: standard 30x30 cm 3-sided white and orange flag at all controls
• 144 MHz band: 30x30 cm 3-sided white and orange flag with a blue vertical stripe at all controls
• Sprint: 30x30 cm 3-sided white and orange flag at S (spectator) and B (beacon) controls, red/white striped SI stand (no flag) at all other controls.
• Foxoring: 30x30 cm 3-sided white and orange flag at B (beacon) control, no flag and black SI stand at all other controls.

Marking device:

SportIdent at all controls (NOT in the AIR mode), control numbers and bands are written on the SI units.

Note on use of GPS devices:

The use of satellite positioning devices is allowed provided they do not contain digital map of the terrain.

Note on thunderstorm:

In a case of a severe thunderstorm, the Chairman of the Jury may recall the competition (27.5 of the Rules)—in such case, it will be announced to competitors by switching off all the transmitters with an exception of the beacon and TX No. 1 (MOE, not necessarily the one placed in terrain) which both remain operating continuously. The competitors shall set for the finish
immediately.

Insurance and Medical Care:

First aid facility will be available at the finish areas for all competitions. No cost to the participant applies for on-site minor treatment; however, the cost for ambulance transportation, emergency department visits, and clinic visits will be the participant’s responsibility. Thus, we recommend you to purchase an insurance covering such expenses.