2026 WHY CW ... IT's the BEST
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listen for my WSPR beacon on 28.126.100
please try to LISTEN TO 146.52 (simplex) more often
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| Texas State Parks on the Air: 0000Z, Apr 18 to 2359Z, Apr 19 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | All | |
| Bands: | All, except WARC | |
| Classes: | Single Op TX Park Single Op Multi-Single TX Park Multi-Multi TX Park | |
| Max power: | QRP: 5 watts CW/Digital, 10 watts phone LP: 150 watts HP: >150 watts | |
| Exchange: | TX Park: RS(T) + park abbreviation) W/VE: RS(T) + (state/province) DX: RS(T) + "DX" For FT4/8 use signal report and grid | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 2 points per CW QSO 1 point per phone/digital QSO Bonus Point: see rules | |
| Multipliers: | Each TX park once Power: QRP: 3X, Low: 2X, High: 1X | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x total mults x power mult) + bonus points | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z April 30, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://tspota.org/log-upload | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.tspota.org/ | |
| ES Open HF Championship: 0500Z-0859Z, Apr 18 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Estonia | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB | |
| Bands: | 80, 40m | |
| Classes: | Single Op Mixed (High/Low/QRP) Single Op CW Single Op SSB Multi-Single SWL | |
| Max power: | High: >100W Low: 100W QRP: 10W | |
| Exchange: | RS(T) + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode per contest period | |
| QSO Points: | 2 points per CW QSO 1 point per SSB QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each ES region prefix (ES1-ES0) once per band per mode | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0859Z April 25, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | esopen[at]erau[dot]ee | |
| Upload log at: | https://esopen.erau.ee/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://erau.ee/images/LL/ES-Open_rules.pdf | |
| Worked All Provinces of China DX Contest: 0600Z, Apr 18 to 0559Z, Apr 19 | ||
| Status: | Active, but no recent results | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Field Day (QRP/Low) Single Op Single Band (QRP/Low/High) Multi-Single Multi-Two Multi-Multi | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: CW: 5 watts/SSB: 10 watts | |
| Exchange: | BY: RS(T) + 2-character province non-BY: RS(T) + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | Each BY province once per band Each DXCC country once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0600Z April 26, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | mulandxc[at]hotmail[dot]com | |
| Upload log at: | http://www.mulandxc.com/index/upload_log?_locale=en_US | |
| Mail logs to: | MULANDX Club 4th Floor, No. 5, Xiajiao East Road Huicheng District, Huizhou City Guangdong Province China | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.mulandxc.com/index/match_info?id=13 | |
| CQMM DX Contest: 0900Z, Apr 18 to 2359Z, Apr 19 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band (QRP/Low/High) Single Op All Band YL Single Op Single Band (Low/High) Multi-Single (Low/High) | |
| Max power: | High: 1500 watts Low: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | All: RST+continent abbreviation CWJF members: RST + continent + "M" QRP: RST + continent + "Q" YL: RST + continent + "Y" Multi-Op,Clubs,Groups: RST + continent + "C" | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with same country 2 points per QSO on 20-10m with different country same continent 4 points per QSO on 80-40m with different country same continent 3 points per QSO on 20-10m with different continent 6 points per QSO on 80-40m with different continent 3 points per QSO with maritime mobile 10 points per QSO with CWJF member, YL or QRP station | |
| Multipliers: | Each SA prefix once per band Each DXCC country once only | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z July 30, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | cwjf[at]cqmmdx[dot]com | |
| Mail logs to: | CWJF Group Rua Dr. Edgard Quinet 35/401 36036-080 Juiz de Fora - MG Brazil | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.cqmmdx.com/rules/ | |
| Georgia State Parks on the Air: 1200Z, Apr 18 to 2359Z, Apr 19 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | Any | |
| Bands: | Any, except WARC | |
| Classes: | Activator (Single-Op Single Park/Single-Op Multi-Park/Team/Club) (Low/QRP) Hunter | |
| Max power: | Low: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts CW/digital, 10 watts phone | |
| Exchange: | Activator: RS(T) + optional park identifier Hunter: (state/province/"DX") FT4/8: signal report + grid | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| Score Calculation: | (See Rules) | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z May 3, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://gaparks.org/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://gaparks.org/rules-register/ | |
| Dutch PACCdigi Contest: 1200Z, Apr 18 to 1159Z, Apr 19 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | The Netherlands | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | FT4/8, RTTY | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | SOAB (RTTY/FTn/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Multi-Single (RTTY/FTn/Mixed) PA Single-Op Limited Low Novice (RTTY/FTn/Mixed) SWL | |
| Max operating hours: | Single OP: 18 hours, off times of at least 1 hour Multi-Op: 24 hours | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | PA: Signal report + 2-character province non-PA: Signal report + serial number | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with non-PA station 3 points per QSO with PA station | |
| Multipliers: | Each PA province once per band per mode | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z April 26, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | paccdigi[at]veron[dot]nl | |
| Upload log at: | https://contest.veron.nl/PACCdigi/app | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.veron.nl/vereniging/commissies-en-werkgroepen/traffic-bureau/hf-contesten/paccdigi-rules/ | |
| World Time Zone Challenge: 1200Z, Apr 18 to 1200Z, Apr 19 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (CW/SSB/Mixed) (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 20 watts | |
| Exchange: | RS(T) + TZ offset code | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | Each TZ offset code once per band Bonus mults: (see rules) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 1200Z April 26, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://wtzc-contest.com/upload | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://wtzc-contest.com/rules | |
| Michigan QSO Party: 1600Z, Apr 18 to 0400Z, Apr 19 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) Multi-Single Multi-Multi Mobile (LP only) Rover (LP Only) MI EOC | |
| Max power: | HP: >100W LP: 100W QRP: 5W | |
| Exchange: | MI: RST + county non-MI: RST + (state/province/"DX") | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per SSB QSO 2 points per CW QSO | |
| Multipliers: | MI Stations: Each state, province, MI county and one DX once per mode non-MI Stations: Each MI county once per mode | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0400Z April 26, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | https://miqp.org/index.php/submit-log/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://miqp.org/index.php/rules/ | |
| EA-QRP CW Contest: 1700Z-1800Z, Apr 18 (10m) and 1800Z-1900Z, Apr 18 (15m) and 1900Z-2000Z, Apr 18 (20m) and 2000Z-2100Z, Apr 18 (40m) and 2100Z-2300Z, Apr 18 (80m) and 0700Z-0900Z, Apr 19 (40m) and 0900Z-1000Z, Apr 19 (20m) and 1000Z-1100Z, Apr 19 (15m) and 1100Z-1200Z, Apr 19 (10m) | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | A: Single Op QRPp B: Single Op QRP C: Single Op QRP Homebrew Equipment D: Single Op QRP Oldtime Equipment | |
| Max power: | QRP: 5 watts QRPp: 1 watt | |
| Exchange: | RST + 1-letter category + "M" (if EA-QRP member) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 points per QSO with same country 2 points per QSO with same continent 4 points per QSO with different continent 5 points per QSO with category A station (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | Each EA-QRP member once per band Each country once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | May 19, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | concursos[at]eaqrp[dot]com | |
| Mail logs to: | Vocalia de concursos EA-QRP (Concurso CW) PO Box 17 E-16080 Cuenca Spain | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.eaqrp.com/index.php/actividades/concurso?id=310 | |
| Feld Hell Sprint: 1800Z-2159Z, Apr 18 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | Feld Hell | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m | |
| Classes: | (none) | |
| Max power: | Standard: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | (see rules) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) Bonus Points: (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | (see rules) | |
| Score Calculation: | (see rules) | |
| Submit logs by: | April 22, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | https://sites.google.com/site/feldhellclub/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://sites.google.com/site/feldhellclub/Home/contests/sprints/something-old-something-new-sprint | |
| Ontario QSO Party: 1800Z, Apr 18 to 0300Z, Apr 19 and 1200Z-2000Z, Apr 19 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, Phone | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6, 2m | |
| Classes: | Fixed: Multi-Single Fixed: Multi-Two Fixed: Multi-Multi Fixed: Single Op Mixed (QRP/Low/High) Fixed: Single Op CW (Low/High) Fixed: Single Op Phone (Low/High) Rover/Mobile: Multi-Op Rover/Mobile: Single Op | |
| Max power: | HP: >150W LP: 150W QRP: 5W | |
| Exchange: | ON: RS(T) + county non-ON: RST + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 2 points QSO Bonus: 300 points for each ON multiplier activated by a Rover/Mobile (at least 3 QSOs with 3 different stations) 10 points per QSO with VA3CCO, VE3CCO, VE3ODX, VE3RHQ or VA3RAC | |
| Multipliers: | ON Stations: Each ON county, state, province and country once per band non-ON Stations: each ON county once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x total mults) + Bonus Points | |
| Submit logs by: | May 19, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | http://www.va3cco.com/oqp/submitlog.htm | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.va3cco.com/oqp/rules.htm | |
| International Vintage Contest HF: 0700Z-1100Z, Apr 19 and 1500Z-1900Z, Apr 19 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB, AM | |
| Bands: | 80, 40m | |
| Classes: | Single Op Mixed Single Op CW Single Op SSB Single Op AM Mulit-Op SWL | |
| Exchange: | RS(T) + 6-character grid square | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per km between stations 250/500 points per phone/CW QSO with IQ4RN (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z May 5, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | logvintagecontesthf[at]gmail[dot]com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://vintagecontest.webnode.it/residenti/ | |
| Quebec QSO Party: 1300Z-2400Z, Apr 19 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, Phone | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6, 2m | |
| Classes: | Fixed: Single Op Mixed (QRP/Low/High) Fixed: Single Op CW (Low/High) Fixed: Single Op Phone (Low/High) Fixed: Multi-Op Mobile | |
| Max power: | HP: >100W LP: 100W QRP: 5W | |
| Exchange: | QC: RS(T) + QC zone non-QC: RST + (state/province/'DX') | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per phone QSO 2 points CW QSO 300 bonus points for each administrative region activated by a mobile entrant | |
| Multipliers: | QC Stations: Each QC zone, state, province and country once per band non-QC Stations: each QC zone once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x total mults) + bonus points | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z May 3, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://qcqp.contesting.com/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://quebecqsoparty.org/ | |
| ARRL Rookie Roundup, SSB: 1800Z-2359Z, Apr 19 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op Rookie Multi-Op Rookie Non-Rookies | |
| Max power: | 100 watts | |
| Exchange: | Name + 2-digit year first licensed + (state/province/XE area/DX) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with non-rookie 2 points per QSO with rookie | |
| Multipliers: | Each US state and DC once Each VE province once Each XE call area once One DX once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z April 22, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Post log summary at: | http://contests.arrl.org/arrlrrscoresubmission.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.arrl.org/rookie-roundup | |
| Run for the Bacon QRP Contest: 2300Z, Apr 19 to 0100Z, Apr 20 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Band All Band | |
| Max power: | 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + (state/province/country) + (Member No./power) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with non-member 3 points per QSO with member on same continent 5 points per QSO with member on different continent | |
| Multipliers: | Each state, province, or country once Multiply mults by 2 if >50 members worked | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | April 25, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | http://qrpcontest.com/pigrun/autolog.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://qrpcontest.com/pigrun/ | |
| K1USN Slow Speed Test: 0000Z-0100Z, Apr 20 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Maximum 20 wpm Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO (starting with Jan 4 contest) | |
| Multipliers: | Each state/province/country once per band W/VE do not count as country mults (starting with Jan 4 contest) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z April 22, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html | |
| ICWC Medium Speed Test: 1300Z-1400Z, Apr 20 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Name + QSO No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0400Z April 23, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/ | |
| OK1WC Memorial (MWC): 1630Z-1729Z, Apr 20 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band (QRP/Low) Single Op Single Band (QRP/Low) | |
| Max power: | LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each last character of worked station call suffix once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0600Z April 24, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://memorial-ok1wc.cz/index.php?page=logs | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://memorial-ok1wc.cz/index.php?page=rules2l | |
| ICWC Medium Speed Test: 1900Z-2000Z, Apr 20 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Name + QSO No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0400Z April 23, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/ | |
| Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest: 0100Z-0159Z, Apr 21 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) Overlay: Youth (26 years old or younger) Youth YL (female 26 years old or younger) YL (female older than 26 years | |
| Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RS + age group (OM, YL, Youth YL or Youth) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with OM 5 points per QSO with YL 10 points per QSO with Youth 15 points per QSO with Youth YL | |
| Multipliers: | Each DXCC once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0159Z April 22, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://logs.wwsac.com/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://wwsac.com/rules.html | |
| ICWC Medium Speed Test: 0300Z-0400Z, Apr 21 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Name + QSO No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0400Z April 23, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/ | |
| ZL Sprint: 0800Z-0829Z (CW), Apr 21 and 0830Z-0859Z (SSB), Apr 21 and 0900Z-0929Z (SSB), Apr 21 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB, FT4 | |
| Bands: | 80m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (CW/SSB/Digital/Mixed)(QRP/High) | |
| Max power: | Open: 100 watts QRP: CW/FT4: 5 Watts, SSB: 10 Watts | |
| Exchange: | CW/SSB: RS(T) + Outside Temperature (C) FT4: 4-character grid square | |
| Work stations: | Once per mode section | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | 0929Z April 22, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | markzl3ab[at]gmail[dot]com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.nzart.org.nz/activities/contests/sprints/ | |
| 222 MHz Spring Sprint: 2300Z, Apr 21 to 0600Z, Apr 22 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | North America | |
| Mode: | Analog, Digital | |
| Bands: | 222 Mhz | |
| Classes: | Single Op Rover | |
| Max operating hours: | One 4 hour period | |
| Exchange: | 4-character grid square | |
| Work stations: | Once per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each grid square | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | May 5, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | moreeirp[at]gmail[dot]com | |
| Post log summary at: | https://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | Kent O'Dell, KA2KQM 2752 Monument Road Jasper, GA 30143 USA | |
| Find rules at: | https://sites.google.com/site/springvhfupsprints/home/2026-information | |
| SKCC Sprint: 0000Z-0200Z, Apr 22 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m | |
| Classes: | Single-Op (QRPp/QRP/QRO/QRO+) Multi-Op | |
| Max power: | QRO+: >100 watts QRO: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts QRPp: 1 watt | |
| Exchange: | RST + (state/province/country) + Name + (SKCC No./"NONE") | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | Each state, province, or country once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x total mults) + bonus points | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z April 25, 2026 | |
| E-mail log summary to: | (none) | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekday_sprint/submit-display.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekday_sprint/ | |
| Phone Weekly Test: 0230Z-0300Z, Apr 22 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15m | |
| Classes: | Single Op | |
| Max power: | 100 watts | |
| Exchange: | NA: Name + (state/province/country) non-NA: Name | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | NA station: 1 point per QSO non-NA station: 1 point per QSO with an NA station | |
| Multipliers: | Each US state (including KH6/KL7) once per band Each VE province/territory once per band Each North American country (except W/VE) once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0300Z April 24, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf | |
| A1Club AWT: 1145Z-1300Z, Apr 22 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Member: RST + Name | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | April 27, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://a1club.org/contest/awt/ | |
| CWops Test (CWT): 1300Z-1400Z, Apr 22 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Member: Name + Member No./"CWA" non-Member: Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0800Z April 25, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
| Mini-Test 40: 1700Z-1759Z, Apr 22 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 40m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per 10 minute period | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | April 24, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | https://ua9qcq.com/hf-logs.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://minitest.narod.ru/ | |
| Mini-Test 80: 1800Z-1859Z, Apr 22 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per 10 minute period | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | April 24, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | https://ua9qcq.com/hf-logs.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://minitest.narod.ru/ | |
| RSGB 80m Club Championship, SSB: 1900Z-2030Z, Apr 22 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United Kingdom | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | United Kingdom | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 80m Only | |
| Classes: | (none) | |
| Exchange: | RS + Serial No. | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | (see rules) | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z April 23, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | http://www.rsgbcc.org/cgi-bin/hfenter.pl | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2026/r80mcc.shtml | |
| CWops Test (CWT): 1900Z-2000Z, Apr 22 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Member: Name + Member No./"CWA" non-Member: Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0800Z April 25, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
| CWops Test (CWT): 0300Z-0400Z, Apr 23 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Member: Name + Member No./"CWA" non-Member: Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0800Z April 25, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
| CWops Test (CWT): 0700Z-0800Z, Apr 23 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Member: Name + Member No./"CWA" non-Member: Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0800Z April 25, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
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