 August 16, 2023 Editor: Paul Bourque, N1SFE | |
Upcoming Contests - Things to Do North American QSO Party - SSB The August SSB edition of the North American QSO Party (NAQP) begins at 1800 UTC on Saturday, August 19, and concludes at 0559 UTC on Sunday, August 20. The NAQP's 12-hour format allows participants to do some great contesting, while still having time for other weekend activities. Power output is limited to 100 W, so this is a great contest for beginners with low-power stations to get their feet wet! Complete rules are available at ncjweb.com/naqp. ARRL Rookie Roundup - RTTY If you earned your ham license within the last 3 years, or have never participated in a RTTY contest before, the ARRL Rookie Roundup is the perfect opportunity for you to try out contesting on this digital mode. The event begins on 1800 UTC, Sunday, August 20, and runs for 6 hours, concluding at 2359 UTC. Rookies can contact everyone, and non-Rookies can only contact Rookies. The exchange is your name, call sign, a two-digit year, and state (US or Mexican), Canadian province, or "DX." Full rules are available at http://www.arrl.org/rookie-roundup. World Wide Digi DX Contest The World W Several State QSO Parties Coming up on August 26 - 28 Fans of state QSO parties can enjoy three different events during the last weekend of August. The Hawaii QSO Party begins at 0400 UTC on Saturday, August 26, and runs through 0359 UTC on Monday, August 28; the Kansas QSO Party starts at 1400 UTC on Saturday, August 26, and concludes at 2000 UTC on Sunday, August 27, and the Ohio QSO Party begins at 1600 UTC on Saturday, August 26, and ends at 0400 UTC on Sunday, August 27. More details are available at their respective websites or in the "Contests" section below.
The yearlong ARRL Volunteers On the Air event, recognizing the support and contributions of ARRL volunteers, continues. Get on the air and make contacts with as many ARRL volunteers or members as possible. There will be week-long activations of portable W1AW/# stations in all 50 states, and in several US possessions/territories. For a schedule of W1AW/# portable operations, see the W1AW Portable Activations Schedule. Be sure to upload your logs to LoTW and check your score online. Check out the full details at http://vota.arrl.org. Bulletins ARRL Affiliated Club Competition Changes Approved The ARRL Programs and Services committee has approved changes to the ARRL Affiliated Club Competition (ACC). The eligibility circle radius for clubs in the unlimited and medium categories active in the club competition will increase from 175 to 250 miles. The local club category radius will remain at 35 miles. Contest club secretaries should revisit their club's eligibility lists and make any necessary updates before the start of the next contest. For more details regarding the ACC, visit http://www.arrl.org/contest-club-tools/ Changes to Super Check Partial Management Stu Phillips, K6TU, has announced that he is stepping down as curator of the Super Check Partial (SCP) list. Bill Fehring, W9KKN, will be taking over the role vacated by Stu. In parallel with the change of curator, SCP will no longer accept logs sent in via email. The implementation and support of the direct submission API into the major logging programs now generates more than 3000 logs each month. Please continue to send reports of busted callsigns, requests for adds, changes, etc., to logs@supercheckpartial.com. Be sure to check the latest release before making a request as most callsigns will now be automatically added when you participate in contests. Stu added that he would like to thank the contesting community for all the support he has received over the years. - Thanks to Stu Phillips, K6TU Busted QSOs ARRL DX SSB Contest Results The Top Ten W/VE and DX tables that appear in the 2023 ARRL International DX Contest SSB results article on pages 73 and 74 of the print edition of the September issue of QST are incorrect. The tables have been corrected in the digital edition, and also appear on the ARRL Contest Portal at https://contests.arrl.org/ContestResults/2023/DX-Phone-2023-FinalQSTResults.pdf. Contest Summary See the "Contests" section below for complete contest information. August 17 August 18 August 19
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August 27 August 28 August 29 August 30 Sights and Sounds Kevin Thomas, W1DED, interviewed competitive contester and CEO of DX Engineering, Tim Duffy, K3LR, for his YouTube channel, "W1DED Worldwide Ham Radio". In the interview, Tim discusses his unique perspective as an observer at the 2022 World Radiosport Team Championship, held last month in Bologna, Italy. The interview is available at https://youtu.be/n8nk7q20dC4. Results and Records The results for the 2023 ARRL International DX Contest - CW are available at https://contests.arrl.org/dxcw/. The full results article by Mark Beckwith, N5OT; line scores, and log checking reports are available at the website. Click on Articles/Line Scores on the left side of the web page to view results. Downloadable certificates are available by clicking on certificates at the top of the web page. That's all for this time. Remember to send contesting-related stories, book reviews, tips, techniques, press releases, errata, schematics, club information, pictures, stories, blog links, and predictions to contest-update@arrl.org. Contests August 17, 2023 - August 30, 2023 An expanded, downloadable version of QST's Contest Corral is available as a PDF. Check the sponsors' website for information on operating time restrictions and other instructions. HF CONTESTS Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest, Aug 17, 0000z to Aug 18, 0300z; CW; Bands: 20; Maximum 13 wpm, RST + (state/province/country) + Name + (Member No./power); Logs due: Aug 24. CWops Test (CWT), Aug 17, 0300z to Aug 17, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name + Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Aug 19. CWops Test (CWT), Aug 17, 0700z to Aug 17, 0800z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name + Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Aug 19. NTC QSO Party, Aug 17, 1900z to Aug 17, 2000z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20; NTC Member: RST + Member No., non-Member: RST + "NM", Less than 25 wpm; Logs due: Aug 20. QRP Fox Hunt, Aug 18, 0100z to Aug 18, 0230z; CW; Bands: 20; RST + (state/province/country) + name + power output; Logs due: Aug 19. NCCC FT4 Sprint, Aug 18, 0100z to Aug 18, 0130z; FT4; Bands: (see rules); 4-character grid square; Logs due: Aug 20. NCCC RTTY Sprint, Aug 18, 0145z to Aug 18, 0215z; RTTY; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs due: Aug 20. NCCC Sprint, Aug 18, 0230z to Aug 18, 0300z; CW; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs due: Aug 20. K1USN Slow Speed Test, Aug 18, 2000z to Aug 18, 2100z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Maximum 20 wpm, Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Aug 20. SARTG WW RTTY Contest, Aug 19, 0000z to Aug 20, 1600z; RTTY; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Sep 12. Russian District Award Contest, Aug 19, 0800z to Aug 20, 0800z; CW, SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; RU: RS(T) + District code, non-RU: RS(T) + QSO No.; Logs due: Sep 4. Keyman's Club of Japan Contest, Aug 19, 1200z to Aug 20, 1200z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6; JA: RST + prefecture/district code, non-JA: RST + CQ zone; Logs due: Sep 4. Feld Hell Sprint, Aug 19, 1600z to Aug 19, 1759z; Feld Hell; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6; (see rules); Logs due: Aug 22. North American QSO Party, SSB, Aug 19, 1800z to Aug 20, 0559z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; NA: Name + (state/DC/province/country), non-NA: Name; Logs due: Aug 27. CVA DX Contest, CW, Aug 19, 2100z to Aug 20, 2100z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; RST + type/UF(see rules); Logs due: Aug 27. FISTS Sunday Sprint, Aug 20, 0000z to Aug 20, 2359z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; FISTS: RST + (state/province/country) + first name + FISTS No., non-FISTS: RST + (state/province/country) + first name + "0"; Logs due: Aug 27. ARRL Rookie Roundup, RTTY, Aug 20, 1800z to Aug 20, 2359z; RTTY; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; NA: Name + 2-digit year first licensed + (state/province/XE area/DX); Logs due: Aug 23. Run for the Bacon QRP Contest, Aug 20, 2300z to Aug 21, 0100z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; RST + (state/province/country) + (Member No./power); Logs due: Aug 27. K1USN Slow Speed Test, Aug 21, 0000z to Aug 21, 0100z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Maximum 20 wpm, Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Aug 23. ICWC Medium Speed Test, Aug 21, 1300z to Aug 21, 1400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs due: Aug 24. OK1WC Memorial (MWC), Aug 21, 1630z to Aug 21, 1729z; CW; Bands: 80, 40; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Aug 25. ICWC Medium Speed Test, Aug 21, 1900z to Aug 21, 2000z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs due: Aug 24. Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, Aug 22, 0100z to Aug 22, 0159z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6; RS + age group (OM, YL, Youth YL or Youth); Logs due: Aug 23. ICWC Medium Speed Test, Aug 22, 0300z to Aug 22, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs due: Aug 24. ZL Sprint, Aug 22, 0800z to Aug 22, 0859z; CW, SSB; Bands: 80; RS(T) + Outside Temperature (C); Logs due: Aug 23. SKCC Sprint, Aug 23, 0000z to Aug 23, 0200z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6; RST + (state/province/country) + Name + (SKCC No./"NONE"); Logs due: Aug 27. Phone Weekly Test, Aug 23, 0230z to Aug 23, 0300z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15; NA: Name + (state/province/country), non-NA: Name; Logs due: Aug 25. A1Club AWT, Aug 23, 1200z to Aug 23, 1300z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: RST + Name; Logs due: Aug 28. CWops Test (CWT), Aug 23, 1300z to Aug 23, 1400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name + Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Aug 26. Mini-Test 40, Aug 23, 1700z to Aug 23, 1759z; CW; Bands: 40; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Aug 25. Mini-Test 80, Aug 23, 1800z to Aug 23, 1859z; CW; Bands: 80; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Aug 25. CWops Test (CWT), Aug 23, 1900z to Aug 23, 2000z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name + Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Aug 26. CWops Test (CWT), Aug 24, 0300z to Aug 24, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name + Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Aug 26. CWops Test (CWT), Aug 24, 0700z to Aug 24, 0800z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name + Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Aug 26. QRP Fox Hunt, Aug 25, 0100z to Aug 25, 0230z; CW; Bands: 20; RST + (state/province/country) + name + power output; Logs due: Aug 26. NCCC FT4 Sprint, Aug 25, 0100z to Aug 25, 0130z; FT4; Bands: (see rules); 4-character grid square; Logs due: Aug 27. NCCC RTTY Sprint, Aug 25, 0145z to Aug 25, 0215z; RTTY; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs due: Aug 27. NCCC Sprint, Aug 25, 0230z to Aug 25, 0300z; CW; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs due: Aug 27. K1USN Slow Speed Test, Aug 25, 2000z to Aug 25, 2100z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Maximum 20 wpm, Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Aug 27. Hawaii QSO Party, Aug 26, 0400z to Aug 28, 0400z; CW, Phone, Digital; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; HI: RS(T) + HI district, non-HI W/VE: RS(T) + (state/province), DX: RS(T); Logs due: Sep 11. ALARA Contest, Aug 26, 0600z to Aug 27, 0559z; CW, Phone; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; ALARA: RS(T) + Name, non-ALARA: RS(T) + Serial No. + Name + (whether YL/OM/club station); Logs due: Sep 30. YO DX HF Contest, Aug 26, 1200z to Aug 27, 1200z; CW, SSB; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; YO: RS(T) + county, non-YO: RS(T) + Serial No.; Logs due: Sep 3. W/VE Islands QSO Party, Aug 26, 1200z to Aug 27, 0300z; CW, Phone, Digital; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6; Islands: RS(T) + USI/CISA Island Designation (see rules for digital), Non-Islands: RS(T) + (state/province/country)(see rules for digital); Logs due: Sep 30. World Wide Digi DX Contest, Aug 26, 1200z to Aug 27, 1200z; FT4/8; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; 4-character grid square; Logs due: Sep 1. Kansas QSO Party, Aug 26, 1400z to Aug 27, 2000z; CW, SSB, Digital/RTTY; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6; KS: RS(T) + county, non-KS: RS(T) + (state/province/"DX"); Logs due: Oct 1. Ohio QSO Party, Aug 26, 1600z to Aug 27, 0400z; CW, SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; OH: RS(T) + county, non-OH: RS(T) + (state/province/"DX"); Logs due: Sep 25. CVA DX Contest, SSB, Aug 26, 2100z to Aug 27, 2100z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; RST + type/UF (see rules); Logs due: Sep 3. SARL HF CW Contest, Aug 27, 1400z to Aug 27, 1700z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Sep 1. NJQRP Skeeter Hunt, Aug 27, 1700z to Aug 27, 2100z; CW, SSB; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Skeeter: RS(T) + (state/province/country)+ Skeeter No., Non-Skeeter: RS(T) + (state/province/country)+ Power + "W"; Logs due: Sep 10. K1USN Slow Speed Test, Aug 28, 0000z to Aug 28, 0100z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Maximum 20 wpm, Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Aug 30. QCX Challenge, Aug 28, 1300z to Aug 28, 1400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; RST + Name + (state/province/country) + Rig; Logs due: Sep 3. ICWC Medium Speed Test, Aug 28, 1300z to Aug 28, 1400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs due: Aug 31. OK1WC Memorial (MWC), Aug 28, 1630z to Aug 28, 1729z; CW; Bands: 80, 40; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Sep 1. QCX Challenge, Aug 28, 1900z to Aug 28, 2000z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; RST + Name + (state/province/country) + Rig; Logs due: Sep 3. ICWC Medium Speed Test, Aug 28, 1900z to Aug 28, 2000z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs due: Aug 31. Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, Aug 29, 0100z to Aug 29, 0159z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6; RS + age group (OM, YL, Youth YL or Youth); Logs due: Aug 30. QCX Challenge, Aug 29, 0300z to Aug 29, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; RST + Name + (state/province/country) + Rig; Logs due: Sep 3. ICWC Medium Speed Test, Aug 29, 0300z to Aug 29, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs due: Aug 31. ZL Sprint, Aug 29, 0800z to Aug 29, 0859z; CW, SSB; Bands: 80; RS(T) + Outside Temperature (C); Logs due: Aug 30. Phone Weekly Test, Aug 30, 0230z to Aug 30, 0300z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15; NA: Name + (state/province/country), non-NA: Name; Logs due: Sep 1. A1Club AWT, Aug 30, 1200z to Aug 30, 1300z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: RST + Name; Logs due: Sep 4. CWops Test (CWT), Aug 30, 1300z to Aug 30, 1400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name + Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Sep 2. Mini-Test 40, Aug 30, 1700z to Aug 30, 1759z; CW; Bands: 40; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Sep 1. Mini-Test 80, Aug 30, 1800z to Aug 30, 1859z; CW; Bands: 80; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Sep 1. CWops Test (CWT), Aug 30, 1900z to Aug 30, 2000z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name + Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Sep 2. VHF+ CONTESTS ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest, Aug 19, 0600z to Aug 20, 2359z; Any; Bands: 10 GHz to light; 6-Character Maidenhead Locator; Logs due: Oct 17. 50 MHz Fall Sprint, Aug 26, 2300z to Aug 27, 0300z; CW, Phone, Dig; Bands: 6; 4-character grid square; Logs due: Sep 9. See also: Feld Hell Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, SKCC Sprint, W/VE Islands QSO Party, Kansas QSO Party Log Due Dates August 17 August 18 August 19 August 20
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