The following are the Official Rules for all FISTS SPRINTS.

OBJECTIVE:
To exchange specified information with as many FISTS members as possible using Morse Code only, and within the time frame stipulated.

HOW TO CALL:
To show you are participating in the FISTS Sprint Event . . . Call "CQ FS CQ FS".

PARTICIPANTS:
Any properly licensed amateur radio operator, FISTS member or non-member is invited to take part in the contest. At least one of the two stations in each QSO must be a FISTS member.

DATE AND TIME: (subject to change, see main index page)

Winter SLOW SPEED SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on First Saturday in February.
Winter UNLIMITED SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in February.

Spring SLOW SPEED SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on First Saturday in May.
Spring UNLIMITED SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in May.

Summer SLOW SPEED SPRINT will run from 0000 UTC to 0400 UTC on First Saturday in July.
Summer UNLIMITED SPRINT will run from 0000 UTC to 0400 UTC on Second Saturday in July.

Fall SLOW SPEED SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on First Saturday in October.
Fall UNLIMITED SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in October.

BANDS:
Operation is limited to the following amateur bands: 3.5, 7, 14, 21, and 28 MHz amateur bands.
Work stations only once per band.

ENTRY CLASSES:
There are three entry classes:
QRO: Over 5 watts -100 watts output power. 100 watts is the maximum output power allowed.
QRP: 5 watts output power or less.
Club: (regardless of power).
Entry class MUST be shown on logs to be considered for entry in a particular class, or will be assumed QRO.
An entry must be ONE class only, no combination of classes is allowed.

EXCHANGE:
The following information must be exchanged by both stations to count as a valid contest QSO:

For FISTS members:

RST, U.S. state/Canadian province/DXCC country, first name, FISTS number.

For non-FISTS members:

RST, U.S. state/Canadian province/DXCC country, first name, Power output.

DX COUNTRY STATUS:
U.S. states and Canadian provinces are those states and provinces that are contiguous and found within the North American continent. DX are those entities listed in the current ARRL DXCC publication, other than the above.

MULTIPLIERS:
Each U.S. State and Canadian province counts as 1 multiplier. Count each only once, no matter how many times worked.
Each DXCC entity counts as 1 multiplier. Count each no matter how many times worked.

SCORING:
W.W.II R.A.F. Bath Tub Key Each QSO with a FISTS member: 5 points.
Each QSO with a non-FISTS member: 2 points.
Final score is total QSO points times multipliers.

CERTIFICATES:
U.S./VE:
Certificates will be awarded to the first, second, and third place finishers in each Entry Class.

LOG SUBMISSIONS:
All log entries must be received within 30 days after the Sprint to be considered valid.
Sending the logs is what counts, and they will be spot checked for accuracy and correct scoring procedures.
Logs not sent to the proper address will not be considered for entry.

All logs MUST contain the following information to be considered for entry;
Your name and call sign. Club name if entry is for a club. Your FISTS number if a member. Entry class. Your claimed score. List of claimed multipliers.
The entry form is the best way to record this information.

Download the entry form as a text file

ELECTRONIC LOGS:
We will accept E-logs in standard Cabrillo or Text files ONLY. If you're not sure about your format, please contact me before the contest entry deadline.

E-logs are sent to n2ed@fistsna.org ONLY.