Crystal Set Construction Competition 2011

 The Illawarra Amateur Radio Society currently has a construction competition running.   Entry is open to IARS club members and  other amateur radio operators within VK.   There  will be prizes awarded in both categories.

Entry is easy, just build a crystal set.   Judging will be based on some simple rules:-

• The crystal set must work ie receive a transmitted signal.
• The crystal set can receive either commercial, broadcast or amateur signals.
• No external power other than the received signal can be used.
• Additional points will be gained by utilizing recycled parts, or home made components.
• Additional points will be gained for Innovative design, and unique concepts.
• The finished article does not need to be ascetically pleasing.
• Testing will be carried out at Industry World Centre, Wollongong.
• The judges decision will be final.

The judging of the contest will be at the IARS November meeting.   The Crystal set will need to be bought to the meeting on this evening, alternatively they can be posted to the Secretary Illawarra amateur radio society, by the meeting date which is 8^th November 2011.  Correct postage and packaging cost must be included if you require the project to be returned after the competition.

Why not put together a club entry?

Old hands, why not take a newer member of the hobby under your wing and show then how construction was done when you first joined the hobby.

Results and awards will be presented at the December 2011 meeting.

PRIZES

There are two categories to enter. 

Cat 1:- Financial members of the IARS 

• First Prize :- 2 metre Handheld radio
• Second Prize:- Quality Screwdriver Set
• Third Prize:- Lightweight Headphone Set
• Numerous consulation prizes such as mouse mats, baseball caps

Cat 2:- All other VK Hams

• First Prize:- 2 metre Handheld Radio
• Second Prize:- Quality Screwdriver Set
• Third Prize:- Lightweight Headphone Set