Construction Contest

Construction Contest (CC) - QSO Practice Event 
 Group Members: 
 
 Not specified (teams will be formed at the event) 
 
 Event Overview: 
 
 
 Name of the Event: Construction Contest (CC) 
 
 
 Number of Participants: 
 
 Teams of 2-4 people each, with a mix of instructors and builders. 
 As many teams as needed. 
 1-2 referees overseeing the event. 
 
 
 
 Level of Experience: 
 
 Basic communication via radio. 
 Participants should be newly licensed and familiar with making basic QSOs (radio contacts). 
 
 
 
 Duration: 
 
 Flexible, depending on the complexity of the object to be constructed (e.g., 1-3 hours). 
 
 
 
 Location/Space Needed: 
 
 The event requires 2 separate rooms or outdoor spaces for each team. 
 Teams must not hear each other without using the radios. 
 
 
 
 Food: 
 
 
 Meals: Not necessary. 
 
 Refreshments: Provide fresh water and light snacks (e.g., fruit) to keep participants energized. 
 
 Budget: 
 
 
 Do you need money for the event? Yes.
 
 
 What for: 
 
 Purchase of Lego sets or materials for building. 
 Handheld radios (2 per team). 
 Transportation of teams. 
 Rental of any required space or additional materials. 
 
 
 
 
 
 Materials and Equipment Needed: 
 
 
 For Each Team: 
 
 2 handheld radios (one for the instructor, one for the builders). 
 A small customizable Lego set (or another building kit such as an electronic circuit). 
 Building instructions for the instructors. 
 
 
 
 Other Equipment: 
 
 Space for separation of the teams (either rooms or outdoor areas). 
 
 
 
 Organizer's Preparations: 
 
 Acquire pairs of identical small Lego sets (or similar construction materials like breadboards and circuit components). 
 Prepare building instructions for the instructors. 
 Set up the spaces so that teams cannot communicate without radios. 
 
 What Participants Need to Bring: 
 
 Nothing. All equipment will be provided by the organizer. 
 
 Game Explanation and Rules: 
 Objective: 
 
 The goal is to help participants practice QSOs by explaining how to build an object via radio communication. 
 Instructors must clearly convey the instructions to the builders using only their radios, improving communication skills and comfort with radio operation. 
 
 How the Game Works: 
 
 
 Team Setup: 
 
 Each team is divided into two roles: instructors and builders. 
 Instructors are given a manual with step-by-step instructions on how to build the object (e.g., a Lego set or a simple electronic circuit). 
 
 
 
 Communication Rules: 
 
 The instructors and builders are placed in separate rooms or locations. They can only communicate via their handheld radios. 
 Instructors must guide their builders step by step through the construction process, describing how to position and assemble the pieces. 
 
 
 
 Winning the Game: 
 
 The first team to correctly complete their build according to the instructions wins. 
 The referee will check to ensure the build matches the instruction manual exactly. 
 
 
 
 Referee's Role: 
 
 Ensure that all communication is done via radio (no shouting or other methods of communication). 
 Provide assistance with the radios if needed and offer tips on proper radio operation (e.g., proper use of phonetic alphabet, clear communication). 
 
 
 
 Learning Outcomes: 
 
 Participants practice making QSOs under pressure. 
 Teams improve their ability to clearly communicate instructions over the radio. 
 Builders become more comfortable asking clarifying questions and working through tasks via radio communication.