| 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 | |
| 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/ | |
| K1USN Slow Speed Test: 0000Z-0100Z, Aug 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: | Maximum 20 wpm Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO (starting with Jan 4 contest) | |
| Multipliers: | Each state/province/country once per band W/VE do not count as country mults (starting with Jan 4 contest) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z September 2, 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, Aug 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 September 6, 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, Aug 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 September 3, 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 31 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band (QRP/Low) Single Op Single Band (QRP/Low) | |
| Max power: | LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each last character of worked station call suffix once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0600Z September 4, 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, Aug 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 September 6, 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, Aug 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 September 3, 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, Sep 1 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) Overlay: Youth (26 years old or younger) Youth YL (female 26 years old or younger) YL (female older than 26 years | |
| Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RS + age group (OM, YL, Youth YL or Youth) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with OM 5 points per QSO with YL 10 points per QSO with Youth 15 points per QSO with Youth YL | |
| Multipliers: | Each DXCC once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0159Z September 2, 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, Sep 1 | ||
| 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 September 6, 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, Sep 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: | Name + QSO No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0400Z September 3, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/ | |
| Tuesday's Telegraphy Contest: 1930Z-2020Z, Sep 1 | ||
| 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 September 2, 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 | |
| Phone Weekly Test: 0230Z-0300Z, Sep 2 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15m | |
| Classes: | Single Op | |
| Max power: | 100 watts | |
| Exchange: | NA: Name + (state/province/country) non-NA: Name | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | NA station: 1 point per QSO non-NA station: 1 point per QSO with an NA station | |
| Multipliers: | Each US state (including KH6/KL7) once per band Each VE province/territory once per band Each North American country (except W/VE) once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0300Z September 4, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf | |
| A1Club AWT: 1145Z-1300Z, Sep 2 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Member: RST + Name | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 7, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://a1club.org/contest/awt/ | |
| CWops Test (CWT): 1300Z-1400Z, Sep 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 September 5, 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, Sep 2 | ||
| 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 September 5, 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, Sep 2 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 40m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per 10 minute period | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 4, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | https://ua9qcq.com/hf-logs.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://minitest.narod.ru/ | |
| Mini-Test 80: 1800Z-1859Z, Sep 2 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per 10 minute period | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 4, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | https://ua9qcq.com/hf-logs.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://minitest.narod.ru/ | |
| CWops Test (CWT): 1900Z-2000Z, Sep 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 September 5, 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, Sep 2 | ||
| 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 September 2, 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, Sep 3 | ||
| 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 September 8, 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, Sep 3 and 0200Z-0300Z, Sep 4 | ||
| 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: | September 10, 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, Sep 3 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Member: Name + Member No./"CWA" non-Member: Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0800Z September 5, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
| CWops Test (CWT): 0700Z-0800Z, Sep 3 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Member: Name + Member No./"CWA" non-Member: Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0800Z September 5, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
| NRAU 10m Activity Contest: 1700Z-1800Z, Sep 3 (CW) and 1800Z-1900Z, Sep 3 (SSB) and 1900Z-2000Z, Sep 3 (FM) and 2000Z-2100Z, Sep 3 (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: | September 17, 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, Sep 3 | ||
| 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: | September 10, 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/ | |
| NCCC FT4 Sprint: 0100Z-0130Z, Sep 4 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | FT4 | |
| Bands: | (see rules) | |
| Classes: | (none) | |
| Max power: | 100 watts | |
| Exchange: | 4-character grid square | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each 4-character grid square once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 6, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://lotw.arrl.org/ | |
| Post log summary at: | https://www.3830scores.com/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.ncccsprint.com/ft4ns.html | |
| Weekly RTTY Test: 0145Z-0215Z, Sep 4 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | RTTY | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single-Op (QRP/Low) | |
| Max power: | LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each callsign once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 6, 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, Sep 4 | ||
| 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: | September 6, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://ncccsprint.com/rules.html | |
| K1USN Slow Speed Test: 2000Z-2100Z, Sep 4 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Maximum 20 wpm Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO (starting with Jan 4 contest) | |
| Multipliers: | Each state/province/country once per band W/VE do not count as country mults (starting with Jan 4 contest) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z September 6, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html | |
| ARRL EME Contest: 0000Z, Sep 5 to 2359Z, Sep 6 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, Phone, Digital | |
| Bands: | 2.3 GHz and Up | |
| Classes: | (see rules) | |
| Exchange: | 4-character grid square (standard signal report acceptable for analog modes if grid square not possible) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 100 points per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Grid squares once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z December 29, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://contests.arrl.org/arrlemescoresubmission.php | |
| Mail logs to: | EME Contest
ARRL 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 USA | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.arrl.org/eme-contest | |
| All Asian DX Contest, Phone: 0000Z, Sep 5 to 2400Z, Sep 6 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Asia | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | Phone | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band (High/Low) Single Op All Band 24H (High/Low) Single Op Single Band (High/Low) Multi-Single (High/Low) Multi-Multi (High/Low) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts | |
| Exchange: | RS + 2-digit age | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | Asian Stations: DXCC entities once per band non-Asian Stations: Asian prefixes once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 16, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | aaph[at]jarl[dot]org | |
| Upload log at: | https://contest.jarl.org/upload-aa/ | |
| Mail logs to: | JARL, All Asian DX Contest, Phone
170-8073 Japan | |
| Web-to-Cabrillo form: | http://www.b4h.net/cabforms/aadxssb_cab3.php | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.jarl.org/English/4_Library/A-4-3_Contests/aadx_eng.html | |
| CWOps CW Open: 0000Z-0359Z, Sep 5 | ||
| 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: | Serial No. + Name | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per time segment | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once per time segment | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 23, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://cwops.contesting.com/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/cw-open/ | |
| Wake-Up! QRP Sprint: 0600Z-0629Z, Sep 5 and 0630Z-0659Z, Sep 5 and 0700Z-0729Z, Sep 5 and 0730Z-0800Z, Sep 5 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 40, 20m | |
| Classes: | (none) | |
| Max power: | 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. + suffix of previous QSO ("QRP" for 1st QSO) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per period | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per km | |
| Multipliers: | 1 point per new station worked on each band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total multiplier points | |
| Submit logs by: | September 12, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | ru-qrp-club[at]mail[dot]ru | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://qrp.ru/contest/wakeup/333-wakeup-eng | |
| SARL VHF/UHF FM Contest: 0800Z, Sep 5 to 1000Z, Sep 6 | ||
| Status: | Active, but no recent results | |
| Geographic Focus: | Southern Africa | |
| Participation: | Southern Africa | |
| Awards: | Southern Africa | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 432 MHz | |
| Classes: | Single Operator Multi-Op Portable/Field 4-Hour Limited FM Only | |
| Exchange: | RS(T) + 6-character grid locator | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | (see rules) | |
| Submit logs by: | 2159Z September 11, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | sarlvhfuhfcontest[at]gmail[dot]com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://mysarl.org.za/contest-resources/ | |
| SARL Field Day Contest: 0800Z, Sep 5 to 1000Z, Sep 6 | ||
| Status: | Active, but no recent results | |
| Geographic Focus: | South Africa | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB, Digital | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single-Op Field (QRP/High) Multi-Op Field (QRP/High) Ultra Light Portable General | |
| Max power: | QRP: 5 watts non-QRP: >5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RS(T) + Number of transmitters + Category (see rules) + Province (or "DX") | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | (see rules) | |
| Score Calculation: | (see rules) | |
| Submit logs by: | 2159Z September 11, 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/ | |
| Russian RTTY WW Contest: 1200Z, Sep 5 to 1159Z, Sep 6 | ||
| 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 Single Band Multi-Single SWL | |
| Max power: | HP: >100W LP: 100W QRP: 5W | |
| Exchange: | RU: RSQ + 2-letter oblast non-RU: RST + QSO No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 2 points per QSO with same country 3 points per QSO with different country, same continent 5 points per QSO with different continent Non-RU: 10 points per QSO with RU station | |
| Multipliers: | Each RU Oblast once per band Each DXCC country once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z September 20, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | contest[at]radio[dot]ru | |
| Upload log at: | https://ua9qcq.com/hf-logs.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.contest.ru/russian-ww-rtty-contest-rules-en/ | |
| CWOps CW Open: 1200Z-1559Z, Sep 5 | ||
| 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: | Serial No. + Name | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per time segment | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once per time segment | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 23, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://cwops.contesting.com/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/cw-open/ | |
| IARU Region 1 Field Day, SSB: 1300Z, Sep 5 to 1259Z, Sep 6 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Europe | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | (see your national society rules) | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| Submit logs by: | September 13, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://dxhf2.darc.de/~fdssblog/upload.cgi?form=referat&lang=en | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.darc.de/der-club/referate/conteste/iaru-region-1-fieldday/en/ | |
| RSGB SSB Field Day: 1300Z, Sep 5 to 1300Z, Sep 6 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Europe | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | (see rules) | |
| Max power: | High: 400 watts Low: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RS + Serial No. | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | DXCC entities once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 11, 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/rnfd.shtml | |
| AGCW Straight Key Party: 1300Z-1600Z, Sep 5 | ||
| Status: | Active, but no recent results | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 40m Only | |
| Classes: | 5W (A) 50W (B) 150W (C) SWL (D) | |
| Exchange: | AGCW: RST + Serial No. + "/" + Class + "/" + Name + "/" + Age | |
| QSO Points: | 9 points per A-A QSO 7 points per A-B QSO 5 points per A-C QSO 4 points per B-B QSO 3 points per B-C QSO 2 points per C-C QSO | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | September 30, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | htp[at]agcw[dot]de | |
| Mail logs to: | Friedrich W. Fabri, DF1OY
Elisenhofstrasse 7 D-25832 Tonning Germany | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.agcw.de/contest/htp/htp-en/ | |
| IARU Region 1 145 MHz Contest: 1400Z, Sep 5 to 1400Z, Sep 6 | ||
| Status: | Active, but no recent results | |
| Geographic Focus: | Europe | |
| Participation: | Europe | |
| Mode: | All | |
| Bands: | 145 MHz | |
| Classes: | Single Op (6/24)(Low/High) Multi-Op (6/24)(Low/High) | |
| Exchange: | RS(T) + QSO No. + 6-character grid square | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per km between stations | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | September 14, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none | |
| Upload log at: | https://iaru.oevsv.at/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Rules-2021.pdf | |
| PODXS 070 Club Jay Hudak Memorial 80m Sprint: 2000Z, Sep 5 to 2000Z, Sep 6 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | PSK31 | |
| Bands: | 80m Only | |
| Classes: | QRP Low Power Medium Power High Power | |
| Max operating hours: | 6 | |
| Max power: | High: 100 watts Medium: 50 watts Low: 25 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + (state/province/country) | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point/QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each state, province and DXCC country once only | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 13, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | http://hamclubs.info/scorer | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.podxs070.com/o7o-club-sponsored-contests/jay-hudak-memorial-80m-sprint | |
| CWOps CW Open: 2000Z-2359Z, Sep 5 | ||
| 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: | Serial No. + Name | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per time segment | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once per time segment | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 23, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://cwops.contesting.com/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/cw-open/ | |
| WAB 144 MHz Phone: 1000Z-1400Z, Sep 6 | ||
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 2m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (Fixed/Mobile/Portable) Multi-Op (Fixed/Mobile/Portable) SWL (Fixed/Mobile/Portable) | |
| Exchange: | British Isles: RS + serial no. + WAB square Other: RS + serial no. + country | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | (see rules) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | September 16, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | aebbooks[at]ntlworld[dot]com | |
| Mail logs to: | Tony Beardsley, G3XKT
14 York Avenue Sandiacre, Nottingham NG10 5HB United Kingdom | |
| Find rules at: | http://wab.intermip.net/Contest%20Rules.php#OtherRules | |
| Tennessee QSO Party: 1700Z, Sep 6 to 0300Z, Sep 7 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, Phone, Digital | |
| Bands: | All, except WARC | |
| Classes: | Fixed (Single Op/Multi-Op)(CW/Phone/Digital/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Mobile (Single Op/Multi-Op)(CW/Phone/Digital/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Rover (Single Op/Multi-Op)(CW/Phone/Digital/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | TN: RS(T) + county non-TN: RS(T) + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 3 points per QSO (see rules for bonus QSO points) | |
| Multipliers: | TN: TN counties, states, provinces, DXCC countries once per band non-TN: TN counties once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x total mults) + bonus points | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z September 15, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://tnqp.contesting.com/tnqpsubmitlog.php | |
| Mail logs to: | Tennessee QSO Party
133 Springdale Drive Crossville, TN 38558 USA | |
| Find rules at: | https://tnqp.org/rules/ | |
8-Day Contest Calendar
August 30 - September 6, 2026
