Thus a spare rig may be loaned out to different operators, but only one operator per month. Cooperation and amateur spirit are encouraged. This ain t a DX contest. Any mode that allows exchange of information is permitted, within rules of FCC or other licensing authority. Each contact scores one distance point for each kilometer distance between the 6-digit grid squares, as calculated by the BD program.
EME contacts use terrestrial distance if grid squares are exchanged, as above.
If only TMO reports are exchanged, then the contact is scored as 500 distance points. All colors of light count as one band. The on-line scoring form will multiply automatically. Working the same station on another band does not earn additional bonus points. If a station changes callsign during the year, each may be counted.