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ZD8Z Seizes Single Op Lead in 2008 IARU

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:01:15 EDT

As expected, Jim Neiger N6TJ has the top claimed single operator score so far in the 2008 IARU HF Championships, as he claimed over 4 million points from his operation at ZD8Z on Ascension Island. That gives him a six figure lead over Jack Danielyan RW3QC, who as 5B4AII, was the only other single op to crack the 4 million point barrier this year.

Island Hoppers Battle In 2008 IOTA

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:01:14 EDT

The last weekend in July is here, which means dozens of expeditions to islands around the world for the 2008 Islands On The Air Contest. Last year's test set a new record with almost 2,000 submitted logs and contest sponsors hope some better conditions on the high bands will mean a repeat performance.

CQWW Backtracks On Some Log Checks

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:01:16 EDT

After public complaints about the accuracy of some log checks from the 2007 CQ WW DX SSB Contest, contest committee chief Bob Coxe K3EST has acknowledged some errors in the computer tabulation of some band-change penalties for multi-ops in the SSB test. Also an issue, what happens when a station busts their own call when sending in a log.

Start Your Prep Work Now for CQ WW DX SSB 2008

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:01:16 EDT

There is no reason to delay your prep work for this year's CQ WW DX SSB Contest, as over four thousand contest logs from the 2007 test are now available online. This is the second year that CQ Magazine has made individual logs available on the internet.

"Dress Rehearsal" For WRTC 2010 This Weekend

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:01:17 EDT

With rules changes to mimic those that will be used for the World Radiosport Team Championships in 2010, twenty-one Russian two-man teams will use a Field Day style operating event to see what to expect in two years for the WRTC. Even better, the eight hour contest this weekend is open to all amateurs around the world!

Buckle Up For 24 Hours of IARU

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 13:26:15 EDT

This weekend brings one of the more popular major contests to the HF bands as the IARU HF Championships will be the center of the contest universe. YT1AD is the defending champ, but this year he will operate from home rather than in Tunisia, which could open the top spot. In the Multi-Single ranks, it could be a battle between P33W and CN3A.

CW Skimmer Gets Another Major Test

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 13:26:17 EDT

With the ARRL allowing use of the CW Skimmer by single ops on a test basis in this year's IARU HF Championships, the controversial wide-band decoding software program will get another tryout in a major contest. See who will be using the program and where this debate goes next.

D4C, P40A Lead At WPX CW Log Deadline

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 13:26:19 EDT

At the log submission cutoff for the 2008 CQ WPX CW contest, D4C (LY2CY) is still the Single Op High Power leader, while the low power top spot is now owned by P40A (KK9A.) In the multi-op categories, CT9M has the top score, but now there's a new leader in Multi-Two.

ARRL Issues New Warning on IARU Log Checks

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:26:15 EDT

After disqualifying three highly placed entries in the 2007 IARU HF Championships, ARRL officials are again publicly warning contesters around the world that log checks will be just as thorough in this year's contest. Also, the ARRL confirms radio-sport.net's exclusive story that the CW Skimmer will be allowed in this year's contest for single ops.

ARRL 10 Meter Champs Also Have Clean Logs

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:26:17 EDT

Signals may have been solid one second and gone the next, but that didn't show up in the logs of the winners in a radio-sport.net review of final scores in the 2007 ARRL 10 Meter Contest. Check to see how well you did compared to the field and find out which category winner had a perfect log.

CQWW Nearing Skimmer Rules Announcement

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:56:15 EDT

The head of the CQ WorldWide DX Contest Committee has told radio-sport.net that a final decision on new rules dealing with the controversial CW Skimmer program should be out in July, as reports circulate that the decision will be to place single op Skimmer use in the Assisted category.

Make It 14 Straight Wins for AA5AU

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:56:16 EDT

In what has become an annual result in January, Don Hill AA5AU won the World Low Power crown in the 2008 ARRL RTTY Roundup, giving him 14 consecutive victories. Also sporting a win streak is the high power champ P49X/W0YK. Check out that and how clean (or dirty) your RTTY RU log was in 2008.

ARRL Field Day Rides The Waves In 2008

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:56:17 EDT

While the ARRL calls it a "non-contest contest," Field Day has certainly been one way that hams have caught the contesting bug. As 2008 Field Day arrives, it's clear this event continues to be the most popular operating event in the USA.

Contest Target is Asia in All Asian DX

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:26:15 EDT

If you're looking for some DX, then the All Asian DX Contest may be your contest tonic, as the CW version of that test is run this weekend. UA9CLB is the defending Single Operator champ from Asia, while KH0N was the top CW op from the rest of the world in 2007. Also, CW Skimmer is okay in this test for Single Ops.

HI3TEJ Back at #1 in radio-sport.net Standings

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:26:15 EDT

In a seesaw contest, Teddy Jiminez HI3TEJ is back on top of the radio-sport.net World Standings, as John Crovelli W2GD drops back to second place, just a few points behind. Check out the latest standings and see if you've made it into the top World 100, as radio-sport.net adds the latest results from the ARRL RTTY Roundup, ARRL 10 Meter Contest and the CQWW RTTY test.

Skimmer Suffers First Rules Setback

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 21:56:15 EDT

For the first time since the controversial CW Skimmer program emerged on the contest scene early this year, some contest directors are moving to limit its use by single operators, though most are in a "wait and see" mode. Meanwhile, the California QSO Party is cracking down on some forms of internet contest assistance.

Log Checks Decide Two Sweepstakes SSB Titles

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 21:56:16 EDT

While WP3R (KE3Q) was able to hold off the field for a tenth straight November Sweepstakes SSB title, the results show that two category winners made it into first place because their log had fewer errors. Check the radio-sport.net story and see how you fared in terms of score reduction in that contest.

K1TEO, K2DRH Favorites In ARRL June VHF

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 21:56:17 EDT

As the VHF/UHF bands get hot in North America this coming weekend, the Single Operator favorites are once again Jeff Klein K1TEO and Bob Striegl K2DRH, who have lengthy winning streaks in this summertime test.

Skimmer Okay for Single Op Test in 2008 IARU

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 22:56:15 EDT

Just like the CQ WPX CW Contest run in late May, the 2008 IARU HF Championships in July will allow the use of the controversial CW Skimmer software, as the ARRL waits to announce how the CW decoding program might be limited in the future for contest use.

D4C (LY2CY) And VE3DZ/VP9 Lead 2008 WPX CW

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 22:55:15 EDT

A trip to the Cape Verde Islands seems to have paid off for Lithuanian contester Jurgis Ignotas LY2CY, as he holds the overall single operator lead in the 2008 CQ WPX CW Contest. The low power leader is Yuri Onipko VE3DZ, who operated from the VP9GE QTH on Bermuda. Meanwhile, CT9M leads all the multi-op entries, as there are tight races for various titles in the US and Europe.

State QSO Party Circuit Rides To Alabama

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 22:54:15 EDT

If you're looking for an up and coming contest to enter, the Alabama QSO Party may be your answer, as the Yellowhammer State gets the focus on contesters this weekend. All 67 counties could be active as high gas prices aren't keeping a hearty group of mobiles from plying the roads of that state.

Skimmer Gets "Major" Test Drive In CQ WPX CW

Sun, 25 May 2008 22:21:09 EDT

After months of verbal battles about the pros and cons of VE3NEA's controversial CW Skimmer program, the 2008 CQ WPX CW Contest offered the first real test drive of the system during a major test. Check out some of the results and see what some of those who tested it had to say.

Prefix Contest Madness Returns With WPX CW

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:01:15 EDT

Despite the less than stellar band conditions of 2008, contesters by the hundreds will flood the bands worldwide this weekend for the 2008 CQ WPX CW Contest. There is an opening at the top of the Single Op category as last year's defending champ is headed to the Multi-Op ranks.

WPX CW Strategy Tests Op Time and Points

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:01:11 EDT

The arrival of the CQ WPX CW Contest means a focus on both the 36 hour single operator time limit and especially the extra points available for DX contacts made on the low bands. Radio-sport.net sampled the opinions of top contesters to see how they will tackle questions of strategy in this year's WPX CW.

Skimmer Put On Simmer At Dayton Hamvention

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:01:09 EDT

While there were some animated conversations inside and outside the 2008 Dayton Hamvention about the contesting impact of VE3NEA's controversial CW Skimmer software, there wasn't a major repeat of the verbal tangles earlier this month on the CQ-Contest reflector, as the Skimmer was unable to beat the human ear in the KCDXC Pileup contest.

K1TO, K5NA, K7RL, W9RE Lead US WRTC

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:01:08 EDT

There has been another shakeup in two of the four US WRTC qualifying regions - the same two as last month - as Dan Street K1TO now leads NA #1 and Richard King K5NA has taken over the lead in NA #3. Meanwhile, W9RE (NA #2) and K7RL (NA #4) continue to lead the other two US divisions. Check the full radio-sport.net spreadsheets to see where you stand.

Two New WRTC Leaders In Europe

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:01:07 EDT

The WRTC qualifying standings moved around a little after the addition of the 2007 WPX CW Contest results, as LY6M now leads EU #3 and UR0MC is on top in EU #4. Meanwhile, F6IFY (EU #1) OM2VL (EU #2) and RW1AC (EU #5) are still at the top of their respective WRTC regions. Check all the spreadsheets from radio-sport.net!

Worldwide WRTC Qualifying Scores Updated

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:01:06 EDT

Just in time for the CQ WPX CW contest, which is a World Radiosport Team Championships qualifier, radio-sport.net has updated scores for the entire world to help you figure out your road to Russia in 2010! There are full spreadsheets for every corner of the globe where you can check your own qualifying chances and how the competition is doing.

Skimmer Dominates As Contesters Head to Dayton

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:01:09 EDT

With no word yet on how contest committees will treat the usage of VE3NEA's controversial CW Skimmer software, the issue gets the full attention of contesters attending the 2008 Dayton Hamvention this week, as the Contest Forum will zero in on "The Great 2008 Contest Technology Debate."

WPX CW Prep Includes WRTC DQ Reminder

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:00:09 EDT

As contesters around the world gear up for the 2008 CQ WPX CW Contest later this month, a prominent disqualification in the 2007 WPX CW test is a reminder of what is at stake for those trying to qualify for the 2010 World Radiosport Team Championships in Russia, as eight ops have now been banned from the next WRTC.

8P1A Tops in 2008 CQ WPX SSB Claimed Scores

Sun, 4 May 2008 23:00:07 EDT

Taking aim at his third straight Single Operator title in the CQ WPX SSB Contest, Tom Georgens W2SC again has the high claimed score this year, as he leads FG/OM3LA by a wide margin. Georgens was the only single op to break 20 million points this year in what was another tough weekend in terms of propagation.

Uproar Continues Over Skimmer; No Rule Changes Yet

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:00:09 EDT

While contesters the world over continue to praise and condemn VE3NEA's CW Skimmer program, the actual Skimmer debate inside various contest committees remains active but unclear, as contesters grapple with how to treat the multi-channel CW decoding program.

New England Tops State QSO Party Derby

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:00:09 EDT

After focusing last week on Florida and Nebraska, this week the State QSO Party circuit hits both coasts and the US Midwest. The most active of the three is the New England QSO Party, where the overwhelming morning line favorite is N4PN, who has won the Single Op competition all six years the contest has been on the air.

Lucky Seven Also In State QSO Party Trifecta

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:00:09 EDT

While N4PN is the odds-on favorite in the New England QSO Party, that role goes to Bob Harder W0BH when it comes to the 7th Call Area QSO Party. Harder won the Single Operator title the last two years and will bid for a third straight victory in 2008, all while making contacts in maybe five different contests at the same time.

W8MJ Looks For 6 Straight FQP Titles

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:00:10 EDT

With five consecutive single op titles under his belt, Ken Meier W8MJ will see if he can make it six in a row in the 2008 Florida QSO Party. As usual, there will be a host of mobiles on the road of the Sunshine State, as activity is expected to be high, even if the sunspots are scarce.

It's Official: N2IC Breaks WP3R SS CW Streak

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:00:10 EDT

Ending the winning streak of WP3R, Steve London is the official winner of the 2007 November Sweepstakes CW Contest. Go Inside The Numbers on SS CW with radio-sport.net to get a different look at the 2007 results and see how well you did when it came to log checks.

N8SS Tries For Three Straight MiQP Wins

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:00:11 EDT

After the Georgia QSO Party last weekend, now it's time to move to the Midwest US, as the state of Michigan grabs the spotlight this weekend. The big question there is will Earl Morse N8SS be able to win a third straight Single Operator title?

Cream Rises In US WRTC Qualifying

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:00:08 EDT

Some very familiar callsigns are starting to take charge in the US qualifying for the 2010 World Radiosport Team Championships in Russia. Take a look at the latest results and get the rundown on what might happen as the qualifying rolls on this year.

VE3DZ Back Ahead in Canadian WRTC Qualifying

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:00:07 EDT

SAfter being in a dead-heat with VE3AT, Yuri Onipko has now gone ahead slightly in the battle for one team leader WRTC slot in the NA #5 region. Meanwhile out West, VA7ST continues to be the clear leader in NA #6. Check where the Canadians stand in the battle for two WRTC spots with the radio-sport.net spreadsheets.

8P1A Leads Bid For Three Straight WPX SSB Titles

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 22:00:10 EDT

While many contesters struggled with tough band conditions, Tom Georgens W2SC overcame a slow start from 8P1A and could be heading for a third straight WPX SSB Single Operator title. Meanwhile, another contesting ethics issue erupted in the aftermath of WPX SSB over whether the "59" signal report has to be sent as part of the exchange.

State QSO Party Shootout Hits Peach State

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 22:00:08 EDT

Contesters and county hunters get the chance this weekend to participate in one of the fastest growing state QSO parties around, as hams in Georgia will entertain US and DX stations alike. Also find out which multi-state QSO Party is no longer on the contest schedule.

VE3DZ, N6KT Lead 2008 ARRL DX Claimed Scores

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 22:00:06 EDT

The final claimed scores are in for the 2008 ARRL DX Contests and Yuri Onipko VE3DZ is the single operator leader in ARRL DX CW after his trip to Belize as V31UZ. Meanwhile, the ARRL SSB leader is Rich Smith N6KT, who steered HC8A to over 8 million points in his first ARRL DX appearance in 15 years.

Europe Sprints Into 2008 Sprint Tests

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 22:00:02 EDT

The days are getting longer in Europe and that means it's time for the European Spring Sprint contests over the next two weekends. DL5AXX is the defending Spring CW Sprint champ, while ES5TV won the Spring SSB test a year ago. Meanwhile, one op hopes the police won't derail his Sprint effort.

UU0JM Disputes DQ in 2007 CQ WPX CW

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:15:04 EDT

Stung by his disqualification in last year's CQ WPX CW contest, Andy Kazantsev UU0JM tells radio-sport.net that he never got a fair chance to argue his case before being DQ'd. Check the details as well as the note from the CQ WPX Contest Director.

Missouri QSO Party Grabs US Focus

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:15:01 EDT

If you didn't get a chance to make a big effort this past weekend for the CQ WPX SSB test, then maybe you can squeeze in a few minutes to chase counties from the State of Missouri, as the Missouri QSO Party takes to the air again this weekend.

W2GD Keeps #1 radio-sport.net Ranking

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:15:05 EDT

With the final numbers from the 2007 WPX SSB and CW contests, John Crovelli remains on top of the radio-sport.net Single Operator World Standings, with Teddy Jiminez HI3TEJ just behind him in second place. Check out the latest standings and see if you've made it into the top World 100!

WPX SSB Hints From 2008 Russian DX Test

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:15:02 EDT

With frustrating band conditions for many contesters all over the world, it might be smart to look back just two weekends at what propagation forced competitors in the Russian DX contest to do, as we look ahead to WPX SSB and at the latest RDXC standings.

N5IA Rides VP6DX Into CQ 160 SSB Lead

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:15:04 EDT

Blocking VE3EY from a repeat single operator title, Milt Jensen N5IA seems headed for victory after his over one million point effort from the VP6DX Ducie Island DXpedition. Meanwhile, Team CN3A leads the world Multi battle as the CQ 160 SSB log deadline approaches at the end of March.

Contest DQ's End WRTC 2010 Hopes For Five

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:15:04 EDT

A little publicized rule in qualifying for the World Radiosport Team Championships will keep at least five operators out of the WRTC competition, as the drive to catch cheaters will also mean excluding four WRTC veterans from the 2010 gathering in Russia.

K7RL, W9RE, K1LZ, WD5K LEAD US WRTC

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:15:00 EDT

Adding on the final results of the 2007 WAE SSB, IARU and CQ WPX SSB, a radio-sport.net review shows there is one new WRTC qualifying leader in the US, as WD5K took over the top spot in NA #3. Meanwhile, K1LZ (NA #1), W9RE (NA #2) and K7RL (NA #4) continue to lead the other three US divisions. Check the full radio-sport.net spreadsheets to see where you stand!

WRTC Leaders Stay On Top In Europe

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:15:00 EDT

While the WRTC qualifying standings were shaken up a bit by the addition of new scores from the 2007 WAE SSB, IARU and CQ WPX SSB Contests, the leaders held onto their top spots, as F6IFY (EU #1) OM2VL (EU #2) LY2CY (EU #3) UU4JMG (EU #4) and RW1AC (EU #5) are still at the top of their respective WRTC regions. Check out all the results!

Worldwide WRTC Qualifying Scores Now Updated

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:15:00 EDT

Not only are there individual stories available on WRTC qualifying in the US and Europe, but wrtc.radio-sport.net also has the breakdown on the leaders in Asia, Africa, South and Central America and Oceania. Check out all the spreadsheets for every corner of the globe to find out who is ahead in the race for 2010 WRTC in Russia.

New Records Likely At WPX RTTY Deadline

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 23:15:02 EDT

The growth of RTTY contesting is certainly on display in the final claimed scores for the 2008 CQ WPX RTTY contest as a number of records in the US and the World are in danger in both the single operator and multi-op ranks. The overall single op leader is Ed Muns P49X/W0YK, who has a chance to beat his world record set in 2007.

Poor Conditions Make ARRL SSB A Grind

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 01:45:00 EST

While the hope was for much better conditions than the ARRL CW test, the 2008 ARRL SSB contest was a bitter pill, as it was tough sledding on almost every band, even for those with big antenna stacks and high power. Check back with us all week as we update this year's scores.

CN2R Leads CQ 160 Claimed At Log Deadline

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 01:45:07 EST

Capping another big effort from his Moroccan contest station, Jim Sullivan CN2R/W7EJ is the worldwide leader of the 2008 CQ160 CW contest at the log cutoff. The USA Single Op Leader is Peter Briggs K3ZM.

Another Double State QSO Party, With WI, OK

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 01:45:02 EST

After a pair of state QSO parties last weekend from North Carolina and Mississippi, the QSO Train stops this weekend in Oklahoma and Wisconsin for a pair of very popular contests. Radio-sport.net checks in with both states to see what's up in 2008.

ARRL Shifts Gears On Contest Cheats

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:25:05 EST

Days after disqualifying three top operators in the results from the 2007 IARU contest, the ARRL issued in-contest warnings over possible self-spotting in the ARRL DX CW Contest. But the more proactive rules enforcement efforts left one US Multi-Multi leader a bit miffed.

Contesters, ARRL Ponder DX Skimmer Reality

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:25:05 EST

While hailed by some as a great advance for DX'ers and contesters alike, the VE3NEA software project known as the "DX Skimmer" could still have some regulatory rules hurdles before it fully earns a spot in your shack.

Propagation Makes ARRL CW Into Tough Weekend

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:25:04 EST

It was a slugfest on all the bands as usual, though 10 meters saw a near shutout for some of the big contest operations over the weekend in the ARRL DX CW Contest, as propagation kept a lid on big scores. W3LPL is the early leader in the effort to defend its Multi-Multi title, while scores in the single operator ranks look to be down again this year.

ARRL Disqualifies Three Top Ops In IARU 2007

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:25:05 EST

Making good on a pre-contest pledge to more thoroughly review the logs of top competitors, the final results of the 2007 IARU Contest included the disqualification of three top operators, including two defending single operator category champs and a 2006 WRTC competitor.

K4BAI Claims Locust QSO Party Win

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:25:05 EST

It was a fun hour plus on the bands for those who entered in the Locust QSO Party, created and sponsored by Rick Hilding K6VVA. The Locust himself reports that John Laney K4BAI was this edition's winner.

Multis Limber Up For ARRL DX CW Scrap

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:25:05 EST

From the usual fight in the US among W3LPL, K3LR and KC1XX to the jostling in the Carribean for DX honors, the multi-operator battle in ARRL DX CW will be as hot as ever again this year. Check out the details!

WRTC Qualifying Heats Up With ARRL DX

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:25:06 EST

Don't forget that this weekend's ARRL DX CW Contest only continues the worldwide battle for those trying to qualify for the 2010 World Radiosport Team Championships in Russia. After ARRL CW, March includes ARRL SSB, the Russian DX Contest and then the CQ WPX SSB Contest.

P49X(W0YK) Grabs CQ WPX RTTY Lead

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:25:03 EST

Falling just short of his record setting WPX performance in 2007, Ed Muns P49X (W0YK) set down a big marker as he claimed almost 10.5 million points in the 2008 CQ WPX RTTY Contest, giving him the early lead in that RTTY test. K3MM is second and tops in the US.

P49X (W0YK) Leads ARRL RTTY Claimed at Log Cutoff

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:26:03 EST

While he didn't match his record setting performance of 2007, Ed Muns P49X/W0YK has by far the best claimed single operator score in this year's ARRL RTTY Roundup. The low power leader was a familiar one as well, as Don Hill AA5AU leads in his bid for a 14th consecutive SOLP victory.

W9RE Leads NA SSB; W6YI(N6MJ) Tops in CW

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:27:04 EST

With conditions alternately good and marginal, Sprint vet Mike Wetzel W9RE is the early leader of the 2008 February NA Sprint SSB Contest. The low power leader is Dave Cockrum N5DO. Meanwhile, Dan Craig N6MJ remains the top op in the February 2008 NA Sprint CW test.

New Study Focuses on Cheating, Open Logs

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 22:25:02 EST

Using the now public logs of the CQWW DX Contests, VE5ZX and CT1BOH have released a study that tries to use advanced computer evaluation to ferret out contest cheaters. The review confirmed one DQ from CQWW CW 2006 and raised questions about at least one other competitor's entry class.

CQ 160 CW Internet Chats Draw Official Review

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 22:25:04 EST

The aftermath of the CQ160 CW contest wasn't as much about the great conditions, but about questions of whether operators should be using a Belgian radio internet chat site during the test to exchange information and set up contacts. The revelations led one well known operator to Checklog his own multi-op effort in Estonia and has the CQ160 Contest Committee actively reviewing the issue.

NAQP Roundup: N4PN Might Be SSB #1

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:25:03 EST

While Paul Newberry N4PN has the second high claimed score in the January NAQP SSB contest, he may end up on top of the leaderboard because of some time off issues for the claimed leader, Tom Gehman N6NF.

"Locust" Spices Up North American Contest Week

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:25:05 EST

Once more celebrating his 50-plus years in amateur radio, Eric Hilding K6VVA puts his own unique stamp on the contest week, as he conducts his second Locust QSO Party. It's not your father's contest and that's exactly the way The Locust wants it to be...

HI3TEJ, W2GD in World Rankings Tie

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:25:05 EST

With the results now final from the 2007 CQ WPX SSB Contest, the radio-sport.net Single Operator World Standings were shaken up again, as top finishes by Teddy Jiminez HI3TEJ and John Crovelli W2GD/P40W have left them tied for the number one spot. Check and see if you are in the top World 100!

New Rover Rules Spice Up January ARRL VHF

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:25:03 EST

With controversial new rules in place for Rovers, the 2008 January ARRL VHF Sweepstakes arrives, bringing with it the usual hope for good conditions and questions about how a three-tiered Rover category will work.

NX5M # 1 at ARRL 10 Meter Log Cutoff

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:25:03 EST

Team NX5M remains the overall leader in the 2007 ARRL 10 Meter Contest, as their claimed score in the multi-op cateogry has held up as the high tally at the ARRL log deadline. LR2F is the top DX multi. The overall single op leader is WD5K. LU5WW has the top single op score outside the US.

VY2ZM, W8JI In Top Spots at ARRL 160 Deadline

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:25:03 EST

For the second time in three years, Jeff Briggs VY2ZM/K1ZM looks to be the winner in the 2007 ARRL 160 Meter contest, as he holds a strong lead in the final claimed scores. In the low power category, defending champ Fred Helwig K8FH leads in his bid to repeat as the titleholder. The QRP leader is W3TS; the Multi-Single lead goes to W8JI's team.

WP3R Maintains November Sweepstakes SSB Lead

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:25:06 EST

After likely losing his eight year win streak in the November Sweepstakes CW Contest, Rich Boyd KE3Q has by far the highest claimed score in the SSB leg, with over 400,000 points. Meanwhile, the log checkers may have to decide the low power race, where AA5B has a short lead over N4PN, as well as the Unlimited category, where K6LL narrowly leads K7RL.

Contesting Cheats: Is There an Answer?

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:25:03 EST

A discussion of cheating boiled over this past week in the ham radio contest community, with a rare public accusation of wrongdoing and rumors of other unethical contest actions from this year's CQWW CW contest.

ARRL SS CW: No Log From Champ WP3R

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:27:03 EST

Not only will the eight year win streak of Rich Boyd KE3Q be snapped in the November Sweepstakes CW contest, but it's unlikely that Boyd's second place claimed score from WP3R will be found in the final results. That's because Boyd has told the ARRL that his log was "destroyed" after the contest.

Texans Still Dominate 2007 ARRL 10

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:28:03 EST

As the scores trickled in from around the world in the 2007 ARRL 10 Meter contest, it's become clearer with every passing day that the Propagation Gods blessed operators in Texas, as they lead a majority of the contest categories. The overall leader remains Team NX5M, as the Texas group looks for a third straight ARRL 10 multi-operator victory.

New Multi Rules Unveiled For WRTC Qualifying

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:29:03 EST

The Russian sponsors of the 2010 World Radiosport Team Championships have loosened the rules as they apply to multi-operator efforts, giving more ops the chance to put WRTC points to use in their qualifying efforts

CQWW 2007: USA M/M's Look to ARRL DX 2008

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 23:36:03 EST

After a pair of CQWW Contests that saw K3LR with the top Multi-Multi SSB score and W3LPL with the top CW result, the leaders of those top teams and their challengers are already plotting what to improve for 2008. Get an insider's view of the battle for Multi-Multi supremacy in the US!

K1TEO, K2DRH Continue Win Streaks in June VHF

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:35:03 EST

A series of winning streaks are still alive in the ARRL June VHF QSO party, as for the seventh straight year, Jeff Klein K1TEO is the high power winner, while Bob Striegl chalked up his 5th straight low power single op victory. In the multi-op category, the Grid Pirates at K8GP won for a second straight year.

Briggs Brothers Dominate ARRL 160 Contest

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:35:03 EST

The 2007 ARRL 160 Meter contest developed into a battle of brothers for the single operator high power prize, as Jeff Briggs VY2ZM/K1ZM seized a strong lead over younger brother Peter Briggs K3ZM. Meanwhile, defending low power champ Fred Helwig K8FH is bidding for a second straight title and leads that category with 251,894 points.

2007 CQWW CW: 3V2A (YT1AD) Grabs #1

Sun, 2 Dec 2007 23:55:03 EST

The lead in claimed scores for the 2007 CQWW CW contest changed hands again - and maybe for the last time - as Hrane Milosevic said his 3V2A operation netted 13.7 million points, 2 million more than P40W. As of now, three of the four defending single operator champions were unable to repeat in 2007. Get all the details from radio-sport.net!

8P5A #1 at CQWW DX SSB Log Deadline

Sun, 2 Dec 2007 23:58:01 EST

Seemingly in line for a third single operator high power win in CQWW SSB in the past seven years, Tom Georgens 8P5A/W2SC has the high claimed score at the log deadline for the the 2007 WW SSB Contest. That deadline also brought a new leader to the low power battle, as P40A is now in line for a third straight single op SSB victory.

CU2A, CT6A Lead Europe in CQWW CW Race

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:08:01 EST

Trying for the European title again this year in both ends of CQWW CW, Toni Linden CU2A (OH2UA) has the top claimed score so far in Europe, but his advantage is much smaller than his big win a year ago. Meanwhile, Felipe Lopes CT6A (CT1ILT) is the leader by a wide margin in the EU low power category.

K5ZD, K1BX Lead in Bid for 2007 CQWW Double

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:08:01 EST

After posting the highest US single operator claimed score in the CQWW SSB contest, Randy Thompson K5ZD may well have repeated that in the CW test, as he leads US hams in the 2007 CQWW CW test. Also trying for the same SSB-CW double is Art Hambleton K1BX, who leads the US low power CW competition.

ARRL 160 Marks Start of December Holiday Sked

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:08:01 EST

After a furious weekend of six-band contesting, the focus for many US and Canadian hams this weekend will be 160 meters and the 2007 running of the ARRL 160 Meter contest. W8JI is the defending champ, but he may get some high powered competition from north of the border this year.

WP3R Keeps Wide Lead in 2007 Sweepstakes SSB

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:08:00 EST

After likely losing his eight year winning streak in the November Sweepstakes CW contest, it will take something crazy to deny Rich Boyd KE3Q a tenth consecutive single operator high power SSB win, as he has a strong lead over K5TR.

UA9CLB, UA9BA, DR1A Winners in 2007 WAE CW

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:18:06 EST

In a double single operator victory for Asiatic Russia, Ovsiannikov Vadim UA9CLB and Willy Umanets UA9BA are the single operator high power and low power winners of the 2007 WAE CW contest. The multi-op winner was the team at DR1A in Germany.