| NCCC FT4 Sprint: 0100Z-0130Z, Apr 24 | ||
| 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 26, 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 24 | ||
| 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 26, 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 24 | ||
| 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 26, 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 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 April 26, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html | |
| Tipalayo DX Contest: 0800Z, Apr 25 to 1159Z, Apr 26 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band Single Op Single Band | |
| Exchange: | RS + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 3 points per QSO with same country 5 points per QSO with different country, same continent 7 points per QSO with different country on different continent 25 points per QSO with 7C8C | |
| Multipliers: | Each prefix once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z May 3, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://tipalayo.orlokpolman.id/log-submission/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://tipalayo.orlokpolman.id/ | |
| SP DX RTTY Contest: 1200Z, Apr 25 to 1200Z, Apr 26 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | RTTY | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band (QRP/Low/High) Multi-Single Multi-Multi Novice SWL | |
| Max power: | HP: >100W LP: 100W QRP: 5W | |
| Exchange: | SP: RST + 2-letter province Non-SP: RST + QSO No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 2 points per QSO with same country 5 points per QSO with different country same continent 10 points per QSO with different continent | |
| Multipliers: | Each SP province once per band Each DXCC country once per band Each continent once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total DXCC/province mults x continent mults | |
| Submit logs by: | May 3, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | sprtty[at]pzk[dot]org[dot]pl | |
| Upload log at: | http://www.pkrvg.org/spdxrtty_import.html | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://pkrvg.org/strona,spdxrttyen.html | |
| UK/EI DX Contest, CW: 1200Z, Apr 25 to 1200Z, Apr 26 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op Unassisted (24/12)(QRP/Low/High) Single Op Assisted (24/12)(QRP/Low/High) Single Op Overlay: (Single-Element-Antenna/Rookie) Multi-Op (24)(High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100W LP: 100W QRP: 5W | |
| Exchange: | UK/EI: RST + Serial No. + District Code DX: RST + Serial No. | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | Each DXCC country once per band Each UK/EI district once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 1200Z April 27, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | http://logs.ukeicc.com/cgi-bin/hfenter.pl | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.ukeicc.com/dx-contest-rules.php | |
| QRP to the Field: 1300-2300 local, Apr 18 | ||
| Status: | Active, but no recent results | |
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (see rules for theme) Multi-Op Club | |
| Max power: | 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + (state/province/country) + name | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each state, province, country, SOTA once per band See rules for special multipliers | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = QSO points x total mults x special mult | |
| Submit logs by: | May 17, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | na5n[at]zianet[dot]com | |
| Mail logs to: | Paul Harden, NA5N
72 Polvadera Heights Road Socorro, NM 87801 USA | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.zianet.com/qrp/qrpttf/pg.html | |
| Helvetia Contest: 1300Z, Apr 25 to 1259Z, Apr 26 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Switzerland | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB, Digital | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (CW/SSB) (Low/High) Single Op Mixed (QRP/Low/High) Multi-Op (CW/SSB/Mixed) High SWL | |
| Max operating hours: | 18 with a maximum of two rest periods of any length | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts (CW/Digital) or 10 watts (SSB) | |
| Exchange: | HB: RS(T) + 2-letter canton non-HB: RS(T) + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 10 points per QSO with HB 1 point per QSO with same continent 3 points per QSO with different continent | |
| Multipliers: | Each canton once per band Each DXCC country once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 1259Z May 4, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://contestlog.uska.ch/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://uska.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-01-Rules-and-Regulations-for-Helvetia-Contest-issued-March-2026.pdf | |
| Nebraska QSO Party: 1300Z, Apr 25 to 0100Z, Apr 27 | ||
| Status: | Active, but no recent results | |
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, Phone, Digital (non-FT8), FT4/8 | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, VHF/UHF | |
| Classes: | NE Fixed NE Mobile/Portable Multi-Op Team Nebraska Satellite Out of State (See separate rules for FT8 entries) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | NE (non-FT8): county non-NE (non-FT8): (state/province/country) FT8: grid square | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode per NE county | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per digital QSO 2 points per phone QSO 3 points per CW 4 points per satellite QSO Bonus points (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | NE Stations non-FT8: Each NE county, state, province, DXCC country once NE Stations FT8: Each grid square once Non-NE non-FT8: Each county once Non-NE FT8: Each NE grid square once Power: High: x1, Low: x2, QRP: x5 | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x total mults x power mult) + bonus points Separate scoring for FT8 - see rules | |
| Submit logs by: | May 7, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | nebraskaqsoparty[at]gmail[dot]com | |
| Mail logs to: | Matt Anderson, KA0BOJ
14300 NW 98th Street Raymond, NE 68428 USA | |
| Find rules at: | https://nebraskaqsoparty.com/qso-party-rules/f/rules-for-2022-nebraska-qso-party | |
| Florida QSO Party: 1600Z, Apr 25 to 0159Z, Apr 26 and 1200Z-2159Z, Apr 26 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, Phone | |
| Bands: | 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (CW/Phone/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Single Op Assisted (CW/Phone/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Multi-Single (CW/Phone/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Multi-Multi (CW/Phone/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Mobile Single Op (CW/Phone/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Mobile Single Op + Driver (CW/Phone/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Mobile Multi-Single (CW/Phone/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Mobile Multi-Multi (CW/Phone/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Expedition (CW/Phone/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) School (CW/Phone/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Novice/Technician Low (CW/Phone/Mixed) SWL | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | FL: RS(T) + county W/VE: RS(T) + (state/province) DX: RS(T) + DXCC prefix | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode per FL county | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per phone QSO 2 points per CW QSO | |
| Multipliers: | FL Stations: Each state, VE province/territory, DXCC country, maritime region once per mode Non-FL: Each county once per mode Power: High: x1, Low: x2, QRP: x3 | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults x power mult | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z May 6, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | logs[at]floridaqsoparty[dot]org | |
| Upload log at: | https://fqp.contesting.com/fqpsubmitlog.php | |
| Mail logs to: | Florida QSO Party
c/o Dan Street, K1TO 9933 289th St E Myakka City, FL 34251 USA | |
| Find rules at: | http://floridaqsoparty.org/rules/ | |
| UA1DZ Memorial Cup: 1300Z-1859Z, Apr 26 | ||
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (Phone/Mixed) (Low/High) Single Op CW (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Mixed Low Jr Multi-Op | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts | |
| Exchange: | SP/LO Oblasts: RS(T) + RDA district Non-SP/LO: RS(T) + 4-character grid square | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | 1800Z May 6, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | logs[at]ua1dz[dot]ru | |
| Upload log at: | http://ua1dz.ru/viewpage.php?page_id=25 | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://ua1dz.ru/articles.php?article_id=79 | |
| Samuel Morse Memorial Contest: 1400Z-2000Z, Apr 26 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band (Low/High) Young Amateur (Low) Multi-Op (Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + ITU Zone | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with same country 3 points per QSO with different country, same continent 5 points per QSO with different continent | |
| Multipliers: | Each DXCC entity once only | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z May 2, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://samuelmorsecontest.com/submit-log.html | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://samuelmorsecontest.com/contest-rules.html | |
| BARTG Sprint 75: 1700Z-2059Z, Apr 26 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | 75 Baud RTTY | |
| 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: | DXCC countries once regardless of band JA, W, VE and VK areas once regardless of band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults x continents | |
| Submit logs by: | May 3, 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-sprint75-contests/ | |
| K1USN Slow Speed Test: 0000Z-0100Z, Apr 27 | ||
| 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 29, 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, Apr 27 | ||
| 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 May 3, 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, Apr 27 | ||
| 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 30, 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 27 | ||
| 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 May 1, 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, Apr 27 | ||
| 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 May 3, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.qrp-labs.com/party.html | |
| RSGB FT4 Contest: 1900Z-2100Z, Apr 27 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United Kingdom | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | FT4 | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | 100W 10W | |
| Exchange: | Signal report | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO 5 points per QSO with HQ stations G#6XX | |
| Multipliers: | Each DXCC country once per band Each HQ station G#6XX once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2100Z April 28, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | https://www.rsgbcc.org/cgi-bin/hfenter.pl | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2026/r80m_ft4.shtml | |
| ICWC Medium Speed Test: 1900Z-2000Z, Apr 27 | ||
| 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 30, 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 28 | ||
| 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 29, 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, Apr 28 | ||
| 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 May 3, 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, Apr 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: | 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 30, 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 28 and 0830Z-0859Z (SSB), Apr 28 and 0900Z-0929Z (SSB), Apr 28 | ||
| 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 29, 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/ | |
| Phone Weekly Test: 0230Z-0300Z, Apr 29 | ||
| 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 May 1, 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 29 | ||
| 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: | May 4, 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 29 | ||
| 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 May 2, 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 29 | ||
| 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: | May 1, 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 29 | ||
| 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: | May 1, 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 29 | ||
| 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 May 2, 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 29 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Europe | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| 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 29, 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 | |
| 432 MHz Spring Sprint: 2300Z, Apr 29 to 0600Z, Apr 30 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | North America | |
| Mode: | Analog, Digital | |
| Bands: | 432 Only | |
| 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 13, 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 | |
| CWops Test (CWT): 0300Z-0400Z, Apr 30 | ||
| 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 May 2, 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 30 | ||
| 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 May 2, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
| RSGB 80m Club Championship, Data: 1900Z-2030Z, Apr 30 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United Kingdom | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | United Kingdom | |
| Mode: | RTTY, PSK | |
| Bands: | 80m Only | |
| Classes: | (none) | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | (see rules) | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z May 1, 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 | |
| NCCC FT4 Sprint: 0100Z-0130Z, May 1 | ||
| 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: | May 3, 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, May 1 | ||
| 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: | May 3, 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, May 1 | ||
| 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: | May 3, 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 | |
| AGCW QRP/QRP Party: 1300Z-1900Z, May 1 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Europe | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | 5W (A) 20W (B) | |
| Exchange: | RST + QSO No. + "/" + Class ID (A/B) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with class B 2 points per QSO with class A | |
| Multipliers: | DXCC countries once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | May 15, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | qrp-party[at]agcw[dot]de | |
| Upload log at: | https://www.agcw.de/contest/qrp-qrp | |
| Mail logs to: | Manager
Udo Witte, DJ4FV Sandbreite 7 D-49134 Wallenhorst Germany | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.agcw.de/contest/qrp-qrp | |
| K1USN Slow Speed Test: 2000Z-2100Z, May 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: | 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 May 3, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html | |
8-Day Contest Calendar
April 24 - May 1, 2026
