| Sasquatch Stomp: 1900Z, Mar 27 to 0300Z, Mar 28 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | QRP | |
| Max power: | 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + (state/province/country) + (Sasquatch number/zip code) + name | |
| Work stations: | Once per band very hour | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | (see rules) | |
| Score Calculation: | (see rules) | |
| Submit logs by: | April 10, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | nb6m[at]att[dot]net | |
| Mail logs to: | Wayne McFee
18345 Osprey Court Mount Vernon, WA 98274 USA | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.pnwqrp.org/sasquatch-stomp | |
| CQ WW WPX Contest, SSB: 0000Z, Mar 28 to 2359Z, Mar 29 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Single Band (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Overlays: (TB-Wires/Rookie/Classic/Youth) Multi-Single (Low/High) Multi-Two Multi-Multi Multi-Distributed | |
| Max operating hours: | Single Op: 36 hours with offtimes of at least 60 minutes Multi-Op: 48 hours | |
| Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RS + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | All: 6 points per 160/80/40m QSO with different continent All: 3 points per 20/15/10m QSO with different continent Non-NA: 2 points per 160/80/40m QSO with same continent different country Non-NA: 1 point per 20/15/10m QSO with same continent different country NA: 4 points per 160/80/40m QSO with same continent different country NA: 2 points per 20/15/10m QSO with same continent different country All: 1 point per QSO with same country | |
| Multipliers: | Prefixes once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z March 31, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://www.cqwpx.com/logcheck/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.cqwpx.com/rules.htm | |
| Bill Windle QSO Party: 0000Z-2359Z, Mar 28 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, VHF | |
| Classes: | Single Op | |
| Exchange: | FOC-Member: RST + Name + Member No. non-Members: RST + Name | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | FOC-Member: Score = Total QSOs/Total Member QSOs non-Member: Score = Total Member QSOs | |
| Submit logs by: | April 4, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Post log summary at: | https://focqp.g4foc.org/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://g4foc.org/qsoparty/ | |
| Africa All Mode International DX Contest: 1200Z, Mar 28 to 1200Z, Mar 29 | ||
| Status: | Active, but no recent results | |
| Geographic Focus: | Africa | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB, RTTY | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | SOST All Band (CW/SSB/RTTY/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) SOST Single Band (CW/SSB/RTTY/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) SO2R (CW/SSB/RTTY/Mixed)(Low/High) Multi-Single All Band (Low/High) Multi-Single Single Band (Low/High) Multi-Multi (Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RS(T) + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | (see rules) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = sum (band QSO pts x band mults for each band) | |
| Submit logs by: | April 13, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | contest[at]sarl[dot]org[dot]za | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://mysarl.org.za/contest-resources/ | |
| K1USN Slow Speed Test: 0000Z-0100Z, Mar 30 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html | |
| QCX Challenge: 1300Z-1400Z, Mar 30 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op | |
| Max power: | HP: >5 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Name + (state/province/country) + Rig | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 3 points per QSO with QCX station 1 point per QSO with non-QCX station | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | 0400Z April 5, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.qrp-labs.com/party.html | |
| ICWC Medium Speed Test: 1300Z-1400Z, Mar 30 | ||
| 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 2, 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, Mar 30 | ||
| 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 3, 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 | |
| QCX Challenge: 1900Z-2000Z, Mar 30 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op | |
| Max power: | HP: >5 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Name + (state/province/country) + Rig | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 3 points per QSO with QCX station 1 point per QSO with non-QCX station | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | 0400Z April 5, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.qrp-labs.com/party.html | |
| ICWC Medium Speed Test: 1900Z-2000Z, Mar 30 | ||
| 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 2, 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, Mar 31 | ||
| 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 1, 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 | |
| QCX Challenge: 0300Z-0400Z, Mar 31 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op | |
| Max power: | HP: >5 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Name + (state/province/country) + Rig | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 3 points per QSO with QCX station 1 point per QSO with non-QCX station | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | 0400Z April 5, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.qrp-labs.com/party.html | |
| ICWC Medium Speed Test: 0300Z-0400Z, Mar 31 | ||
| 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 2, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/ | |
| QRP Fox Hunt: 0200Z-0330Z, Apr 1 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United States | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 40m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (Fox/Hound) | |
| Max power: | 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + (state/province/country) + name + power output | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | 0230Z April 2, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (see rules) | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm | |
| Phone Weekly Test: 0230Z-0300Z, Apr 1 | ||
| 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 3, 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 1 | ||
| 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 6, 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 1 | ||
| 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 4, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
| VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest: 1700Z-2100Z, Apr 1 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Europe | |
| Participation: | Europe | |
| Mode: | FT8/4 | |
| Bands: | 144 MHz | |
| Classes: | Single Op (Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >LP limit LP: 2m: 100 watts, 70cm: 75 watts, 23cm: 10 watts | |
| Exchange: | 4-character grid square | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per unique call sign | |
| Multipliers: | Each grid square | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z April 6, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | http://www.ft8activity.eu/index.php/en/upload-log | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://ft8activity.eu/rules/ | |
| Mini-Test 40: 1700Z-1759Z, Apr 1 | ||
| 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 3, 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 1 | ||
| 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 3, 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, Apr 1 | ||
| 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 4, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
| UKEICC 80m Contest: 2000Z-2100Z, Apr 1 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Europe | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 80m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op Connected (High/Low/QRP) Single Op Unconnected (High/Low/QRP) | |
| Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | 6-Character grid square | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per 500 km (10 pts max) multiply QSO points by 2 if low power station multiply QSO points by 4 if QRP station | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | 2200Z April 1, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | http://logs.ukeicc.com/cgi-bin/hfenter.pl | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.ukeicc.com/80m-rules.php | |
| VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest-NA: 0000Z-0500Z, Apr 2 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | North America | |
| Mode: | FT8/4 | |
| Bands: | 144 Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >LP limit LP: 2m: 100 watts, 70cm: 75 watts, 23cm: 10 watts | |
| Exchange: | 4-character grid square | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per unique call sign | |
| Multipliers: | Each grid square | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0500Z April 7, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://ft8activity-na.net/log-upload/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://ft8activity-na.net/rules/ | |
| Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest: 0000Z-0100Z, Apr 2 and 0200Z-0300Z, Apr 3 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 40m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op | |
| Max power: | 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Maximum 13 wpm RST + (state/province/country) + Name + (Member No./power) | |
| Work stations: | Once per day | |
| 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: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | April 9, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://qrpcontest.com/pigwalk40/autolog.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://qrpcontest.com/pigwalk40/ | |
| CWops Test (CWT): 0300Z-0400Z, Apr 2 | ||
| 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 4, 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 2 | ||
| 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 4, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
| Maundy Thursday Contest: 1200Z-1500Z, Apr 2 and 2000Z-2300Z, Apr 2 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Denmark + Territories | |
| Participation: | Denmark + Territories | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB, RTTY | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/High) Club/Multi-Op SWL | |
| Max power: | HP: legal limit QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RS(T) + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode per period | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | May 2, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | cqads[at]fra[dot]fo | |
| Mail logs to: | Regin Nicolajsen, OY1R
Gerðsivegur 10 FO240 Skopun Faroe Island | |
| Find rules at: | https://ibb.co/W27WY04 | |
| SARL 80m QSO Party: 1700Z-2000Z, Apr 2 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 80m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op | |
| Exchange: | RS + Serial No. + Grid Locator or QTH | |
| QSO Points: | 10 points per QSO with South African station 15 points per QSO with non-South African station | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | 2159Z April 14, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | zs5durbanarc[at]gmail[dot]com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://mysarl.org.za/contest-resources/ | |
| NRAU 10m Activity Contest: 1800Z-1900Z, Apr 2 (CW) and 1900Z-2000Z, Apr 2 (SSB) and 2000Z-2100Z, Apr 2 (FM) and 2100Z-2200Z, Apr 2 (Dig) | ||
| Status: | Active, but no recent results | |
| Geographic Focus: | Nordic Europe | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB, FM, Digital | |
| Bands: | 10m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op Multi-Op | |
| Exchange: | RS(T) + 6-character grid square | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | April 16, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | 10m[at]nrrlcontest[dot]no | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://nrau.net/nrau-contests-in-general/ | |
| SKCC Sprint Europe: 2000Z-2200Z, Apr 2 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Europe | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m | |
| Classes: | (none) | |
| 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: | April 9, 2026 | |
| E-mail log summary to: | (none) | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/skse/submit-display.php?submit_id=165 | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/skse/ | |
| QRP Fox Hunt: 0100Z-0230Z, Apr 3 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United States | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (Fox/Hound) | |
| Max power: | 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + (state/province/country) + name + power output | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | 0230Z April 4, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (see rules) | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm | |
| NCCC FT4 Sprint: 0100Z-0130Z, Apr 3 | ||
| 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: | April 5, 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, Apr 3 | ||
| 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: | April 5, 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, Apr 3 | ||
| 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: | April 5, 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, Apr 3 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html | |
| YBDXPI SSB Contest: 0000Z, Apr 4 to 2359Z, Apr 5 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band Multi-Op | |
| Exchange: | RS + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | YB: 1 point per QSO with YB station YB: 2 points per QSO with non-YB station same continent YB: 3 points per QSO with non-YB station different continent non-YB: 2 points per QSO with different country same continent non-YB: 3 points per QSO with DX station different country different continent 5 points per QSO with YBDXPI member | |
| Multipliers: | Each prefix once per band Each DXCC country once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z April 12, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://contest.ybdxpi.net/log-submit/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://contest.ybdxpi.net/ssb/rules/ | |
| PODXS 070 New Member Jamboree: 0000Z-2359Z, Apr 4 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | PSK31 | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | QRP Low Medium High | |
| Max operating hours: | 6 hours | |
| Max power: | High: 100 watts Medium: 50 watts Low: 25 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | 070 members: member no. + year joined the club Non-members: no required exchange | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | (see rules) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z April 11, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | https://www.podxs070.com/uploader-closed | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.podxs070.com/o7o-club-sponsored-contests/nmj | |
| EA RTTY Contest: 1200Z, Apr 4 to 1200Z, Apr 5 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | RTTY | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band (QRP/Low/High) Single Op All Band Youth Single Op Single Band Multi-Op | |
| Max power: | High: >100 watts Low: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | EA: RSQ + province non-EA: RSQ + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | EA: 2 points per QSO with EA EA: 1 point per QSO with non-EA non-EA: 3 points per QSO with EA non-EA: 1 point per QSO with non-EA | |
| Multipliers: | Each EADX100 entity once per band Each EA province once per band Each QSO with EA4URE once per band Each USA, VE, JA or VK call area once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | April 20, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | http://concursos.ure.es/en/logs/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://concursos.ure.es/en/eartty/bases/ | |
| Louisiana QSO Party: 1400Z, Apr 4 to 0200Z, Apr 5 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW/Digital, Phone | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6, 2m | |
| Classes: | CW/Digital (QRP/Low/High) Phone (QRP/Low/High) Mixed Mode (QRP/Low/High) Rover (CW-Digital/Phone/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Overlays: (Wires,TB/Wires,POTA) | |
| Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | LA: RS(T) + Parish non-LA: RS(T) + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 2 points per phone QSO 4 points per CW/Digital QSO LA Rovers: add 50 points to score for each parish activated Bonus: add 100 points to score for working N5LCC at least once | |
| Multipliers: | LA stations: Each LA parish, state, province, country once per band per mode Non-LA stations: Each LA parish once per band per mode | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x total mults) + bonus points | |
| Submit logs by: | 0200Z April 15, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://laqp.contesting.com/laqpsubmitlog.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://laqp.w5gad.org/rules | |
| Mississippi QSO Party: 1400Z, Apr 4 to 0200Z, Apr 5 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB, RTTY, FT4/8 | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6, 2m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (Fixed/Portable) Single Op Mobile with Driver Single Op Mobile without Driver Unlimited Operators/Transceivers (Fixed/Portable/Mobile) | |
| Exchange: | MS: RS(T) + county non-MS: RS(T) + (state/province/country) FT4/8: Signal report + 4-character grid square | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per phone QSO 2 points per CW/RTTY/FTn QSO | |
| Multipliers: | MS stations: Each MS county, state, province, and DXCC country once MS stations: total unique grid squares divided by 4 Non-MS stations: Each MS county once Non-MS stations: Each MS grid square once (EM41-44,EM50-54) | |
| Score Calculation: | Fixed: Total score = total QSO points x total mults Portable/Mobile: Sum of scores from each county operated | |
| Submit logs by: | April 30, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | w5xx[at]arrl[dot]net | |
| Mail logs to: | Malcolm Keown
64 Lake Circle Drive Vicksburg, MS 39180 USA | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.arrlmiss.org/ | |
| SP DX Contest: 1500Z, Apr 4 to 1500Z, Apr 5 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Poland | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band Mixed (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Three Band Mixed Single Op All Band Phone (Low/High) Single Op All Band CW (Low/High) Single Op Single Band Phone Single Op Single Band CW Multi-Op All Band Mixed SWL Mixed | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | SP: RS(T) + 1-character province non-SP: RS(T) + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | SP: 3 points per QSO outside of Europe SP: 1 point per QSO with non-SP Europe non-SP: 3 points per QSO with SP | |
| Multipliers: | SP: Each DXCC country once per band regardless of mode non-SP: Each SP province once per band regardless of mode | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z April 19, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://spdxcontest.pzk.org.pl | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://spdxcontest.pzk.org.pl/2024/rules.php | |
8-Day Contest Calendar
March 28 - April 4, 2026
