| Turkey HF Contest: 0600Z, Aug 22 to 0600Z, Aug 23 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band (CW/SSB/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Single Op Single Band (CW/SSB/Mixed) Multi-Single (Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | TA: RS + 2-digit province code non-TA: RS + serial no. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | Each DXCC country once per band Each province code once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z August 30, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://tahfcontest.com/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://tahfcontest.com/ | |
| YO DX HF Contest: 1200Z, Aug 22 to 1200Z, Aug 23 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band Mixed(High/Low) Single Op All Band CW Single Op All Band SSB Single Op Single Band Mixed Multi-Op Single Transmitter Youngster/Novice (<18y or licensed for 3 years or less) SWL | |
| Max power: | High: >100W Low: 100W or less | |
| Exchange: | YO: RS(T) + county non-YO: RS(T) + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | YO: 8 points per QSO with non-EU station YO: 4 points per QSO with non-YO EU station Non-YO: 8 points per QSO with YO station Non-YO: 4 points per QSO with non-YO station on different continent Non-YO: 2 points per QSO with non-YO station in different country, same continent Non-YO: 1 point per QSO with non-YO station in same country | |
| Multipliers: | All: Each DXCC country (not YO) once per band Non-YO: Each YO county once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 1200Z August 30, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://logs.yodx.ro/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.yodx.ro | |
| ARSI VU DX Contest: 1200Z, Aug 22 to 1200Z, Aug 23 | ||
| Status: | Active, but no recent results | |
| Geographic Focus: | India | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB | |
| Bands: | 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band (CW/SSB/Mixed) (Low/High) Single Op Single Band (CW/SSB/Mixed) (Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts | |
| Exchange: | VU: RS(T) + 2-letter state/UT code Non-VU: RS(T) + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | VU: 1 point per QSO with VU station VU: 3 points per QSO with DX station Non-VU: 3 points per QSO with VU station | |
| Multipliers: | VU: Each DXCC country once per band per mode Non-VU: Each VU state/UT once per band per mode | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z August 30, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | logs[at]arsi[dot]info | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://arsi.info/dxcontest/ | |
| Hawaii QSO Party: 1600Z, Aug 22 to 0400Z, Aug 24 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, Phone, Digital | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) Multi-Single (Low/High) Multi-Multi (Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | HI: RS(T) + HI district non-HI W/VE: RS(T) + (state/province) DX: RS(T) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 2 points per SSB QSO 3 points per CW/digital QSO | |
| Multipliers: | HI: Each HI district once HI: Each state/province/territory/country once non-HI: Each HI district once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 7, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | ad6e[at]arrl[dot]net | |
| Upload log at: | https://hqp.contesting.com/hqpsubmitlog.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.hawaiiqsoparty.org/ | |
| Ohio QSO Party: 1600Z, Aug 22 to 0400Z, Aug 23 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) Multi-Op EOC Mobile Low Rover Low | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | OH: RS(T) + county non-OH: RS(T) + (state/province/"DX") | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per SSB QSO 2 points per CW QSO | |
| Multipliers: | OH Stations: Each state, province, OH county, 1 DX once per mode non-OH Stations: Each OH county once per mode | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults (see rules for mobile stations) | |
| Submit logs by: | September 21, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | http://www.ohqp.org/index.php/submit-log/ | |
| Mail logs to: | Ohio QSO Party
c/o Jim Stahl, K8MR 30499 Jackson Rd. Chagrin Falls, OH 44022-1730 USA | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.ohqp.org/index.php/rules/ | |
| CVA DX Contest, SSB: 1800Z, Aug 22 to 2100Z, Aug 23 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Dual Band (80+10m) Low Single Op Single Band (Low/High) Single Op All Band Military (Low/High) Single Op YL (Low/High) Multi-Single Multi-Single Military Fixed Multi-Single Military Portable Multi-Two CVA DX Adventure (see rules) Overlays: (Rookie/Teen/YL) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Brazil: RST + state Non-Brazil: RST + continent Military: RST + "MIL" | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 2 points per QSO with station in same country 3 points per QSO with station in different country/same continent 4 points per QSO with station in different continent | |
| Multipliers: | Each Brazilian state once per band Each country once only | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z August 30, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://cvadx.org/envio-de-logs-ssb/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cvadx.org/ | |
| SARL HF CW Contest: 1400Z-1700Z, Aug 23 | ||
| Status: | Active, but no recent results | |
| Geographic Focus: | Southern Africa | |
| Participation: | Southern Africa | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20m | |
| Classes: | Single Op Single Radio All Band Single Op Single Radio Single Band Multi-Op All Band Multi-Op Single Band Overlays (All Classes): YL and Youth | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| Score Calculation: | (see rules) | |
| Submit logs by: | 2159Z August 28, 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, Aug 24 | ||
| 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 August 26, 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, Aug 24 | ||
| 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 August 27, 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, Aug 24 | ||
| 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 August 28, 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, Aug 24 | ||
| 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 August 27, 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, Aug 25 | ||
| 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 August 26, 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, Aug 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: | 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 August 27, 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), Aug 25 and 0830Z-0859Z (SSB), Aug 25 and 0900Z-0929Z (FT4), Aug 25 | ||
| 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 August 26, 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/ | |
| Tuesday's Telegraphy Contest: 1930Z-2020Z, Aug 25 | ||
| 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: | 2020Z August 26, 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, Aug 26 | ||
| 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 August 29, 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, Aug 26 | ||
| 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 August 28, 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, Aug 26 | ||
| 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: | August 31, 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, Aug 26 | ||
| 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 August 29, 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, Aug 26 | ||
| 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: | August 28, 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, Aug 26 | ||
| 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: | August 28, 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, Aug 26 | ||
| 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 August 29, 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, Aug 27 | ||
| 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 August 29, 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, Aug 27 | ||
| 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 August 29, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
| NCCC FT4 Sprint: 0100Z-0130Z, Aug 28 | ||
| 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: | August 30, 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, Aug 28 | ||
| 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: | August 30, 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 Ladder: 0230Z-0300Z, Aug 28 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15m | |
| Classes: | Single Op | |
| Max power: | 100 watts | |
| Exchange: | Serial No. + Name + QTH | |
| 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 KL7 and KH6) once per band Each VE province 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: | August 30, 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, Aug 28 | ||
| 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 August 30, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html | |
| SCRY/RTTYOps WW DX RTTY Contest: 2200Z, Aug 28 to 1200Z, Aug 29 and 1200Z-2359Z, Aug 30 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | RTTY | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band 1 Radio (Low/High) Single Op All Band Unlimited Multi-Two (Low/High) Multi-Unlimited Multi-Unlimited-Distributed Single Op Overlays: Classic/Distributed/Wires-Only/Rookie/Portable/Youngster/Unlimited | |
| Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + 4-digit year license first issued | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | Each 4-digit year licensed once per band per period Non-Scandinavia/Baltic stations: Each Scandinavia/Baltic prefix once per band per period | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z September 6, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | rttyops-ww-rtty[at]rttyops[dot]com | |
| Upload log at: | https://log.rttyops.com/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://rttyops.com/index.php/contests/cq-rttyops-ww-scry-rtty/cq-rttyops-ww-scry2-rtty-rules | |
| Feld Hell Sprint: 0000Z-2359Z, Aug 29 | ||
| 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 2, 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/worked-all-americas-sprint | |
| ALARA Contest: 0600Z Aug 30 to 0559Z, Aug 31 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Australia/New Zealand | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, Phone | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op | |
| Exchange: | ALARA: RS(T) + Serial No. + ALARA Member + Name non-ALARA: RS(T) + Serial No. + Name + (whether YL/OM/club station) | |
| Work stations: | Once per 60 minutes per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 5 points per phone QSO with ALARA member 4 points per phone QSO with YL non-member 3 points per phone QSO with OM Double points per QSO for CW | |
| Multipliers: | Each VK/ZL call area once per band Each YL DXCC country once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 30, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | contest[at]alara[dot]org[dot]au | |
| Mail logs to: | Alisha Ashley VK2FASH
36 Brooklyn Drive Bourkelands NSW 2650 AUSTRALIA | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.alara.org.au/contests/ | |
| U.S. Islands QSO Party: 1200Z, Aug 29 to 0300Z, Aug 30 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, Phone, Digital | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m | |
| Classes: | US Island Fixed (QRP/QRO) US Island Expedition (QRP/QRO) US Island Rover (QRP/QRO) Non-Island (QRP/QRO) | |
| Max power: | QRO: >5W QRP: 5W | |
| Exchange: | Islands: RS(T) + USI/CISA Island Designation (see rules for digital) Non-Islands: RS(T) + (state/province/country)(see rules for digital) | |
| Work stations: | Once per mode per band | |
| QSO Points: | 5 points per QSO with US island 2 points per CW/Digital QSO with non-island 1 point per phone QSO with non-island | |
| Multipliers: | (see rules) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 30, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | ns4j[at]usislands[dot]org | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://usislands.org/qso-party-rules/ | |
| World Wide Digi DX Contest: 1200Z, Aug 29 to 1200Z, Aug 30 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | FT4/8 | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band Single Transmitter (High/Low/QRP) Single Op Single Band Single Transmitter (High/Low/QRP) Single Op Multi-Transmitter (High/Low/QRP) Multi-Single (High/Low) Multi-Two Multi-Unlimited | |
| Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | 4-character grid square | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO plus 1 point per 3000 km short path distance between stations | |
| Multipliers: | Each grid field (first 2 letters of grid square) once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z September 4, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://ww-digi.com/logcheck/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://ww-digi.com/ | |
| Kansas QSO Party: 1400Z, Aug 29 to 0200Z, Aug 30 and 1400Z-2000Z, Aug 30 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB, Digital/RTTY | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (CW/Phone/Mixed)(Low/High) Single Op QRP Multi-Op Youth (17 and under) Kansas Club Kansas Mobile Single Op (CW/SSB/Mixed) Low Power Kansas Mobile Multi-Op Single Radio Low Power Kansas Mobile Unlimited Kansas Portable (Single County/County Line) Kansas Expedition (Single County Per Day/County Line) Kansas Rover Low Power Single Op Canada or DX Single Op FT8 | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | KS: RS(T) + county non-KS: RS(T) + (state/province/"DX") | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 2 points per phone QSO 3 points per CW/digital QSO Bonus: 100 points for at least one QSO with KS0KS | |
| Multipliers: | KS: Each US state, VE province/territory and "DX" once non-KS: Each KS county once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x total mults) + Bonus Points | |
| Submit logs by: | October 1, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (see rules) | |
| Upload log at: | https://ksqp.contesting.com/ksqpsubmitlog.php | |
| Mail logs to: | Kansas QSO Party
c/o Bob Harder, W0BH PO Box 746 Hesston, KS 67062 USA | |
| Find rules at: | https://ksqsoparty.org/rules/KSQPRules2025.pdf?1 | |
8-Day Contest Calendar
August 23 - 30, 2026
