Saturday, September 19, 2026

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FRAPR 10M Contest: 0000Z, Sep 19 to 2359Z, Sep 20
 Status:Active historically, but unconfirmed
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:CW, SSB
 Bands:10m Only
 Classes:Single Op (QRP/Low/High)(CW/SSB/Mixed)
Multi-Single (Low/High)
Multi-Two (Low/High)
 Max power:HP: >100 watts
LP: 100 watts
QRP: 5 watts
 Exchange:RS(T) + power
 QSO Points:3 points per QSO with station outside of PR
5 points per QSO with PR station
10 points per QSO with KP4FRA/E/W/S/N (see rules)
 Multipliers:Each DXCC country once per mode
Each KP4FRA/E/W/S/N once per mode
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points x total mults
 Submit logs by:2359Z September 27, 2026
 E-mail logs to:eventos[at]frapr[dot]org
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:https://www.frapr.org/
   
ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest: 0900Z, Sep 19 to 0759Z, Sep 21
 Geographic Focus:North America
 Participation:North America
 Mode:Any
 Bands:10 GHz to light
 Classes:10 GHz Only
10 GHz and Up
 Max operating hours:24 hours
 Exchange:6-Character Maidenhead Locator
 Work stations:Once per location (see rules)
 QSO Points:100 points per QSO with unique call sign per band
1 point per km distance per QSO
 Multipliers:(none)
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points
 Submit logs by:0759Z October 21, 2026
 E-mail logs to:(none)
 Upload log at:https://contests.arrl.org/arrl10gscoresubmission.php
 Mail logs to:10 GHz Contest
ARRL Contest Branch
225 Main St.
Newington, CT 06111
USA
 Find rules at:https://www.arrl.org/10-ghz-up
   
Scandinavian Activity Contest, CW: 1200Z, Sep 19 to 1200Z, Sep 20
 Geographic Focus:Scandinavia
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:CW
 Bands:80, 40, 20, 15, 10m
 Classes:Single Op (QRP/Low/High)
Scandinavian: Single Op Single Band
Non-Scandinavian: Single Op Low Band
Single Op Overlays: (TB-Wires/Rookie/Wires-Only/Classic)
Multi-Single
Multi-Multi
 Max power:HP: >100 watts
LP: 100 watts
QRP: 5 watts
 Exchange:RST + Serial No.
 Work stations:Once per band
 QSO Points:Scandinavian: 2 points per QSO with Europe
Scandinavian: 3 points per QSO with non-Europe
Europe: 1 point per QSO with Scandinavian station
non-Europe: 1 point per QSO with Scandinavian station on 20, 15, 10m
non-Europe: 3 points per QSO with Scandinavian station on 80, 40m
 Multipliers:Scandinavian: Each DXCC country once per band
non-Scandinavian: Each Scandinavian call area once per band
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points x total mults
 Submit logs by:2359Z September 25, 2026
 Upload log at:http://www.sactest.net/robot/
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:https://www.sactest.net/blog/scandinavian-activity-contest-2026-rules/
   
Texas QSO Party: 1400Z, Sep 19 to 0200Z, Sep 20 and 1400Z-2000Z, Sep 20
 Geographic Focus:United States/Canada state/province QSO party
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:All
 Bands:All, except WARC
 Classes:TX Fixed Single Op Mixed (High/Low/QRP)
TX Fixed Single Op CW (High/Low)
TX Fixed Single Op Phone (High/Low)
TX Fixed Multi-Op (High/Low)
TX Mobile Single Op Mixed
TX Mobile Single Op CW
TX Mobile Single Op Phone
TX Mobile Multi-Op
Non-TX Single Op Mixed (High/QRP)
Non-TX Single Op CW
Non-TX Single Op Phone
DX Single Op
 Max power:HP: >150 watts
LP: 150 watts
QRP: 5 watts CW/digital, 10 watts phone
 Exchange:TX: RS(T) + County
non-TX: RS(T) + (state/province/country/MM region)
 Work stations:Once per band per mode per county
 QSO Points:2 points per phone QSO
3 points per CW/digital QSO
TX Fixed/Mobile: 500 bonus points for each TX mobile worked in 5 different counties + another 500 bonus points for working the same TX mobile in an additional 5 counties
TX Mobiles: 1000 bonus points for each TX county covered with at least 5 QSOs
non-TX Stations: 500 bonus points for each TX mobile worked in 5 different counties + another 500 bonus points for working the same TX mobile in an additional 5 counties
 Multipliers:TX Stations: Each TX county, state, province, DXCC country once
non-TX Stations: Each TX county once
 Score Calculation:Total score = (total QSO points x total mults) + bonus points
 Submit logs by:2000Z October 4, 2026
 E-mail logs to:(none)
 Upload log at:https://txqp.contesting.com/txqpsubmitlog.php
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:https://www.txqp.net/
   
Iowa QSO Party: 1400Z, Sep 19 to 0200Z, Sep 20
 Geographic Focus:United States/Canada state/province QSO party
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:CW, Phone, Digital
 Bands:All, except WARC and 60m
 Classes:Single Op Fixed (QRP/Low/High)
Multi-Op Fixed (Low/High)
Single Op Mobile (Low)
Single Op Portable (Low)
Multi-Op Mobile (Low)
Multi-Op Portable (Low)
Out-of-State (W/VE) (QRP/Low/High)
DX
 Max power:HP: >150 watts
LP: 5-150 Watts
QRP: 5 watts
 Exchange:IA: RS(T) + County
non-IA: RS(T) + (state/province/"DX")
 Work stations:Once per band per mode per county
 QSO Points:1 point per phone QSO
2 points per CW or digital QSO
 Multipliers:IA: Each IA county, state, province once
non-IA: Each IA county once
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points x total mults
 Submit logs by:0445Z October 20, 2026
 E-mail logs to:(none)
 Upload log at:https://iaqp.contesting.com/iaqpsubmitlog.php
 Mail logs to:STORY COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
1124 Roosevelt Ave
Ames, IA 50010
USA
 Find rules at:http://www.w0yl.com/IAQP
   
QRP Afield: 1500Z-2100Z, Sep 19
 Status:Active, but no recent results
 Geographic Focus:Worldwide
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:All
 Bands:160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m
 Classes:(none)
 Exchange:RS(T) + (state/province/country) + (power or NE QRP No.)
 Work stations:Once per band per mode
 QSO Points:1 point per QSO if using >5W and permanent location
2 points per QSO if using >5W and temporary location
5 points per QSO if QRP and permanent location
10 points per QSO if QRP and temporary location
 Multipliers:Each state, province, country once per band
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points x total mults
 Submit logs by:October 20, 2026
 E-mail logs to:mark[at]buttery[dot]org
 Mail logs to:Shirley Dulcey, KE1L
24 Kenwood St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124-2212
USA
 Find rules at:https://www.newenglandqrp.org/qrp-afield-2018/
   
New Hampshire QSO Party: 1600Z, Sep 19 to 0400Z, Sep 20 and 1200Z-2200Z, Sep 20
 Geographic Focus:United States/Canada state/province QSO party
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:CW, Phone, Digital
 Bands:80, 40, 20, 15, 10m
 Classes:Fixed Single Operator (QRP/Low/High)
Fixed Multi-Single
Fixed Multi-Multi
Mobile Single Operator (QRP/Low/High)
Mobile Multi-Single
Portable Single Operator
Portable Multi-Single
Portable Multi-Multi
 Max power:HP: >100 watts
LP: 100 watts
QRP: 5 watts
 Exchange:NH: RS(T) + county
non-NH W/VE: RS(T) + (state/province)
DX: RS(T) + "DX"
 Work stations:Once per band per mode
 QSO Points:1 point per phone QSO
2 points per CW/digital QSO
 Multipliers:NH Stations: Each NH county, each state, each VE province and up to 10 DXCC countries once
non-NH Stations: Each NH county once
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points x total mults
 Submit logs by:October 1, 2026
 E-mail logs to:(none)
 Upload log at:https://w1wqm.org/submit-log.php
 Mail logs to:Port City Amateur Radio Club
PO Box 12
Stratham, NH 03885
USA
 Find rules at:https://w1wqm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NHQP_Rules.pdf
   
Washington State Salmon Run: 1600Z, Sep 19 to 0700Z, Sep 20 and 1600Z-2400Z, Sep 20
 Geographic Focus:United States/Canada state/province QSO party
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:CW, Phone
 Bands:160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m
 Classes:Single Op (CW/Phone/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High)
Multi-Single
WA Club Single Transmitter
WA Club Two Transmitters
WA Mobile (CW/Phone/Mixed)
WA Single Op Expedition
WA Multi-Op Single Xmtr Expedition
WA Multi-Op Two Xmtr Expedition
Unlimited (see rules)
 Max power:HP: >100 watts
LP: 100 watts
QRP: 5 watts
 Exchange:WA: RS(T) + County
non-WA: RS(T) + (state/province/country)
 Work stations:Once per band per mode per county
 QSO Points:2 points per phone QSO
3 points per CW QSOs
Bonus: 500 points per QSO with W7DX once per mode (max of 1000 points)
 Multipliers:WA: Each WA county, state, province, DXCC entity (max of 10)
non-WA: Each WA county once
 Score Calculation:Total score = (total QSO points x total mults) + bonus points
 Submit logs by:October 4, 2026
 E-mail logs to:salmonrun[at]wwdxc[dot]org
 Upload log at:https://salmonrun.contesting.com/salmonsubmitlog.php
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:http://salmonrun.wwdxc.org/
   
Wisconsin Parks on the Air: 1600Z-2300Z, Sep 19
 Geographic Focus:United States/Canada state/province QSO party
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:All
 Bands:All, except WARC
 Classes:Single Transmitter WI Park (QRP/Low)
Multi-Transmitter WI Park (Low)
WI Operator Not in Park
Non-WI Operator
 Max power:Inside Park: 100 Watts
QRP: 5 watts
Elsewhere: legal limit
 Exchange:WI Park: K-POTA Park No.
Non-Park: (state/province/country)
 Work stations:Once per band per mode
 QSO Points:1 point per QSO
 Multipliers:Each WI park once
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points x total mults
 Submit logs by:September 30, 2026
 E-mail logs to:(none)
 Upload log at:http://wipota.com/logs/
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:http://wipota.com/files/WIPOTA_contest_rules.pdf
   
Feld Hell Sprint: 1800Z-1959Z, Sep 19
 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:September 23, 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/hell-on-wheels-sprint
   
North American Sprint, RTTY: 0000Z-0400Z, Sep 20
 Geographic Focus:North America
 Participation:Worldwide
 Awards:North America
 Mode:RTTY
 Bands:80, 40, 20m
 Classes:Single Op (QRP/Low/High)
 Max operating hours:4 hours
 Max power:HP: 1500 watts
LP: 100 watts
QRP: 5 watts
 Exchange:[other station's call] + [your call] + [serial no.] + [your name] + [your state/DC/province/country]
 QSY rule:CQing station must QSY after QSO
 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/DC (including KH6/KL7) once
Each VE province/territory once
Each North American country (except W/VE) once
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points x total mults
 Submit logs by:0400Z September 27, 2026
 E-mail logs to:(none)
 Upload log at:http://www.ncjweb.com/sprintlogsubmit/
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:https://ncjweb.com/Sprint-Rules.pdf
   
ARS Flight of the Bumblebees: 1700Z-2100Z, Sep 20
 Geographic Focus:North America
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:CW
 Bands:40, 20, 15, 10m
 Classes:Home-Based
Bumblebee
 Max power:5 Watts
 Exchange:Home: RST + (state/province/country) + Power
Bumblebee: RST + (state/province/country) + Bumblebee no.
 Work stations:Once per band
 QSO Points:1 point per QSO
 Multipliers:Bumblebees
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points x total Bumblebees x 3
 Submit logs by:October 4, 2026
 E-mail logs to:(none)
 Post log summary at:https://www.3830scores.com/
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:http://ars-qrp.com/FOBB/FOBB.html
   
BARTG Sprint PSK63 Contest: 1700Z-2059Z, Sep 20
 Geographic Focus:Worldwide
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:PSK63
 Bands:80, 40, 20, 15, 10m
 Classes:Single Op Expert
Single Op All Band (QRP/Low/High)
 Max power:HP: >100W
LP: 100W
QRP: 5W
 Exchange:Serial No.
 Work stations:Once per band
 QSO Points:1 point per QSO
 Multipliers:Each DXCC country once regardless of band
Each JA, W, VE and VK area once regardless of band
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points x total mults x continents
 Submit logs by:2059Z September 27, 2026
 Upload log at:http://bartg.rsgbcc.org/cgi-bin/hfenter.pl
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:http://bartg.org.uk/wp/bartg-sprint-psk63-contest/
   
Run for the Bacon QRP Contest: 2300Z, Sep 20 to 0100Z, Sep 21
 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:September 26, 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, Sep 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: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 September 23, 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, Sep 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 September 24, 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, Sep 21
 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 September 25, 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, Sep 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 September 24, 2026
 Post log summary at:http://www.3830scores.com
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/
   
144 MHz Fall Sprint: 2300Z, Sep 21 to 0600Z, Sep 22
 Geographic Focus:North America
 Participation:North America
 Mode:Analog, Digital
 Bands:2m Only
 Classes:Single Op (Low/High)
Rover
 Max operating hours:One 4 hour period
 Max power:HP: 1500 watts
LP: 200 watts
 Exchange:4-character grid square
 Work stations:Once per mode
 QSO Points:2 points per analog QSO
1 point per digital QSO
 Multipliers:Each grid square
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points x total mults
 Submit logs by:October 6, 2026
 E-mail logs to:philnuf[at]aol[dot]com
 Post log summary at:http://www.3830scores.com/
 Mail logs to:Phil Miguelez
445 Ivy Street
Warminster, PA 18974
 Find rules at:https://packratvhf.com/index.php/fall-sprints
   
Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest: 0100Z-0159Z, Sep 22
 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 September 23, 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, Sep 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: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 September 24, 2026
 Post log summary at:http://www.3830scores.com
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/
   
Tuesday's Telegraphy Contest: 1930Z-2030Z, Sep 22
 Geographic Focus:Worldwide
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:CW
 Bands:80, 40m
 Classes:Single-Op All Band (High/Low/QRP)
Single-Op Single Band (High/Low/QRP)
 Max power:HP: >100 watts
LP: 100 watts
QRP: 5 watts
 Exchange:RST + Serial No.
 Work stations:Once per band per 15 minute period
 QSO Points:1 point per QSO
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points
 Submit logs by:2030Z September 23, 2026
 E-mail logs to:(none)
 Upload log at:https://spcwc.pl/upload
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:https://spcwc.pl/ttc/rules/en
   
SKCC Sprint: 0000Z-0200Z, Sep 23
 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 September 26, 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, Sep 23
 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 September 25, 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, Sep 23
 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:September 28, 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, Sep 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 September 26, 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, Sep 23
 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:September 25, 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, Sep 23
 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:September 25, 2026
 Upload log at:https://ua9qcq.com/hf-logs.php
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:http://minitest.narod.ru/
   
CWops Test (CWT): 1900Z-2000Z, Sep 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 September 26, 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, Sep 24
 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 September 26, 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, Sep 24
 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 September 26, 2026
 Post log summary at:http://www.3830scores.com
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/
   
RSGB 80m Autumn Series, Data: 1900Z-2030Z, Sep 24
 Geographic Focus:United Kingdom
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:RTTY, PSK
 Bands:80m Only
 Classes:100W
10W
 Exchange:RST + Serial No.
 QSO Points:1 point per QSO
 Multipliers:(none)
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points
 Submit logs by:2359Z September 27, 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/rautumn.shtml
   
NCCC FT4 Sprint: 0100Z-0130Z, Sep 25
 Geographic Focus:North America
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:FT4
 Bands:(see rules)
 Classes:(none)
 Max power:100 watts
 Exchange:4-character grid square
 QSO Points:1 point per QSO
 Multipliers:Each 4-character grid square once per band
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points x total mults
 Submit logs by:September 27, 2026
 E-mail logs to:(none)
 Upload log at:https://lotw.arrl.org/
 Post log summary at:https://www.3830scores.com/
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:https://www.ncccsprint.com/ft4ns.html
   
Weekly RTTY Test: 0145Z-0215Z, Sep 25
 Geographic Focus:North America
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:RTTY
 Bands:80, 40, 20, 15, 10m
 Classes:Single-Op (QRP/Low)
 Max power:LP: 100 watts
QRP: 5 watts
 Exchange:Name + (state/province/country)
 Work stations:Once per band
 QSO Points:1 point per QSO
 Multipliers:Each callsign once
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points x total mults
 Submit logs by:September 27, 2026
 E-mail logs to:(none)
 Post log summary at:http://www.3830scores.com/
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:https://radiosport.world/wrt.html
   
NCCC Sprint: 0230Z-0300Z, Sep 25
 Geographic Focus:North America
 Participation:Worldwide
 Mode:CW
 Bands:(see rules)
 Classes:(none)
 Max power:100 watts
 Exchange:Serial No. + Name + QTH
 Score Calculation:Total score = total QSO points x total mults
 Submit logs by:September 27, 2026
 E-mail logs to:(none)
 Post log summary at:http://www.3830scores.com/
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:https://ncccsprint.com/rules.html
   
K1USN Slow Speed Test: 2000Z-2100Z, Sep 25
 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 September 27, 2026
 Post log summary at:http://www.3830scores.com
 Mail logs to:(none)
 Find rules at:http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html
   

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