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Start Your Work On CQ WW 2009 With Last Year's Logs

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:00:08 EDT

It's almost the end of June, which means you have four months now to be ready for the CQ WW SSB Contest and five months until the CW version. And the logs of last year's contests are now online for your review. Also, we take a quick look at the new "Xtreme" category which debuts later this year.

PVRC Lays Out Initial Sked For Contest Webinars

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:00:08 EDT

Taking the lead on internet presentations, the Potomac Valley Radio Club has set out an initial schedule for contest related webinars in June, July and August of this year. Club leaders say it's just the start of a series of web conferences geared towards contesting topics that will be open to anyone around the world.

Records Fall Worldwide in 2009 CQ WPX CW

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 05:20:01 EDT

Despite a year that has so far seen historically low levels of sunspot activity and continued depressed conditions on 10 and 15 meters, the CQ WPX CW contest record books could get a significant update after this year's final scores are tallied. As of now, the Single Op leader is Valery Komarov RD3AF, who might just set a World record from his operation at EF8M.

VK Shires: New Contest From Australia Next Weekend

Sun, 31 May 2009 22:20:03 EDT

Not unlike state based QSO parties in the US, hams in Australia will present to the world a new contest next weekend, spotlighting multipliers based on local government entities known as "shires," with mobiles on the road to add in even more contest action.

NS Ladder Back On Air Thursday Night

Sun, 31 May 2009 22:20:05 EDT

After a three week respite for the Dayton Hamvention and the CQ WPX CW Contest, the weekly Thursday night half hour North American contest known as "NS Ladder" is back this week. The thirty minute modified Sprint contest continues to attract more attention, with N4OGW, N9RV, K9MMS and W0YK the leaders in the four different categories

CQ WW SSB Disqualifies HK3RA/RA3CO Contest Entry

Sun, 24 May 2009 19:20:01 EDT

With the Colombian government formally stating that no license or authorization for operation was ever issued to Russian contester Dimitri Kryukov RA3CO, the CQ WW Contest Committee has disqualified his Top Ten entry from last year's CQ WW SSB contest, labeling the HK3RA operation as "illegal."

CQ WPX CW Back For 2009 With Top Spots Open

Sun, 24 May 2009 19:20:03 EDT

Once again in 2009, there is room to move up in the CQ WPX CW contest, as several single operator class winners from last year won't be defending their titles. And with sunspots still a rarity, that means crowded conditions on 20 meters during the day and big battles on 40 and 80 at night.

5B4AII (RW3QC) Tops Russian DX Claimed Score

Sun, 24 May 2009 19:20:05 EDT

The official release of claimed scores from the 2009 Russian DX Contest shows Jack Danielyan RW3QC, who operated as 5B4AII from Cyprus, with a commanding lead in the Single Operator High Power Mixed category, as he looks to repeat his win of 2008. The scores also gave us some clues on who may claim top qualifying points for the 2010 WRTC.

Contesters QRX For A Bit Of Fun At Dayton

Sun, 17 May 2009 09:20:06 EDT

Gone were the sometimes bitter debates of a year ago about the controversial CW Skimmer program, as in 2009, the attitude was much more relaxed as contesters and ham radio operators from the entire world gathered for the Dayton Hamvention. Get a quick review of some of the fun from radio-sport.net!

Yet Another Cycle 24 Forecast Shows Lower Sunspot Numbers

Sun, 10 May 2009 19:40:06 EDT

Once again, U.S. Government forecasters have redone their estimates of Solar Cycle 24, delivering more bad new to HF contest enthusiasts. The new prediction is that Cycle 24 will be the weakest sunspot cycle since 1928, with a peak not arriving until May of 2013. That means an even longer wait for good conditions on the high bands - though some aren't so sure those will arrive in four years either.

HI3TEJ Keeps Hold Of radio-sport.net #1 Ranking

Sun, 3 May 2009 21:40:06 EDT

A series of new contest results haven't changed the leader in the radio-sport.net World Single Operator Standings, as Teddy Jiminez HI3TEJ remains World #1, and has added even more to his lead. But some familiar calls are moving up in the standings as Americans who like to travel like W8QZA and KK9A are moving up. Check out the latest standings and see if you've made it into the Single Operator World 100!

N4PN Tries For Eight Straight New England QSO Wins

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:40:01 EDT

In the seven years of the New England QSO Party, there has only been one winner of the Single Operator competition, as Paul Newberry N4PN has had the top score each time - even when he ran low power in the inaugural 2002 NEQP. After a busy mobile weekend in the Florida QSO Party, Newberry will be back, looking for another first place lobster prize.

W0BH Goes For Four 7QP Titles In A Row

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:40:03 EDT

While Paul Newberry N4PN tries to repeat in the New England QSO Party, out West, the winning streak is in the hands of Bob Harder W0BH, as he has had the top Single Operator score in all three 7th Call Area QSO Parties. In 2008, Harder won easily, as he bagged over half of the 7QP counties, in a competition where no one will be talking about a "sweep."

W8MJ Looks For Seven Straight Florida QSO Party Wins

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:40:01 EDT

The down solar cycle of the past few years hasn't made much difference to Ken Meier W8MJ, who has won six straight Single Operator titles in the Florida QSO Party and will try for seven consecutive in the 2009 edition. Meier also set the record last year for quickest sweep of Florida's counties, taking just over six hours to achieve that.

So Far, 2009 Not A Year Of More Sunspots Yet

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 17:40:01 EDT

The statistics from the first three months of 2009 show that the start of Solar Cycle 24 - which has been declared underway repeatedly - may not actually be here yet, as contesters around the world may have to wait even longer for 10 and 15 meters to rebound to their old ways. Check out the latest on how propagation might change this year.

Georgia QSO Party Still Seeking County Sweep

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 17:40:03 EDT

While the Easter weekend might slow down participation a bit in the 2009 Georgia QSO Party, it isn't dampening the enthusiasm and efforts of contest organizers, who are edging closer every year to their goal of having someone sweep all 159 counties in the Peach State. Check out this year's preview and make plans to join the fun!

8P5A Battles Conditions, Power Outages In WPX SSB Repeat Bid

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:40:01 EDT

After three straight single operator wins in the CQ WPX SSB contest, Tom Georgens W2SC wasn't fighting just his competitors, as he was hit with a "bad power outage" during the first night at his 8P5A contest station in Barbados. The Carribean wasn't the only place with power troubles, as bad storms smacked much of the US during the contest, resulting in unusually high static levels that kept scores down for many from 2008.

W2SC Aims For Four Straight CQ WPX SSB Titles

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:40:01 EDT

After three straight single operator wins in the CQ WPX SSB contest, Tom Georgens W2SC will be back in Barbados looking for a fourth straight world victory in 2009. While Georgens goes for four straight, John Bayne KK9A/P40A will try to repeat as low power champ. One big strategy question as always is how do you balance local and DX contacts.

Contest University Draws Big In Italy

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:40:03 EDT

The global reach of "Contest University" landed in Italy earlier this month, as Tim Duffy K3LR and Doug Grant K1DG took the CTU show on the road overseas for a second time. Check out some of the photos as contesters from Italy and other nations convened for a day of contest fun.

Advantage Asia, Europe In 2009 Russian DX

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:40:01 EDT

While propagation conditions continue to be less than stellar, the 2009 Russian DX Contest seems likely to be an active one, in part because it's the last qualifying round for most amateurs in the chase for slots in next year's World Radiosport Team Championships. The edge in most categories goes to ops in Europe and Asia. Both overall single op champs were on Cyprus last year, as RW3QC and UA2FZ took home the high and low power crowns.

WRTC Qualifying Shootout in 2009 Russian DX Test

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:20:01 EDT

It's March Madness in this year's Russian DX Contest, as for almost the entire world, this is the final qualifier for the 2010 World Radiosport Team Championships in Russia. Team leader slots could be at stake in a number of qualifying regions, especially in the US, where a victory in Russian DX might mean the difference between a WRTC ticket and staying home.

P49Y Holds ARRL SSB Lead; VY2ZM Tops US, Canada

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:19:01 EDT

As more scores trickle in for the 2009 ARRL DX SSB Contest, there could be a series of double wins that emerge from this year's contest. In the single operator ranks, P49Y (AE6Y) remains on top, with many expecting P40A (KK9A) to be the top low power entry again this year. Meanwhile in the multi-op ranks, it looks like W3LPL has won the Multi-Multi crown in both ARRL CW and SSB, and that WE3C will do the same in Multi-Two this year.

US WRTC Leaders The Same, N5DX Gains in NA #3

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:20:01 EDT

New contest results from the 2008 WAE SSB, IARU and CQ WPX CW contests didn't change the leaders in any of the four WRTC qualifying regions for the 2010 WRTC, but the battle is getting more heated for the nine American WRTC team leader slots. The four leaders remain K5ZD, W9RE, N2IC and K7RL. Check the full radio-sport.net spreadsheets for all the numbers.

European Leaders Hold Places In WRTC Qualifying

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:20:03 EDT

While the results of the 2008 WAE SSB, IARU and CQ WPX CW Contests jumbled some of the standings in the five European WRTC qualifying regions, the leaders remained the same across the continent, as IZ3EYZ, OM2VL, ES5TV, YT1AD and RW1AC continue to hold the top slots. But with one contest left (2009 Russian DX) there is still a lot at stake for the 21 team leader slots from Europe to the 2010 WRTC in Russia. - Check all the spreadsheets!

Worldwide WRTC Scores Updated As Russian DX Looms

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:20:01 EDT

With just one qualifying contest left - the upcoming 2009 Russian DX Contest - radio-sport.net has now updated all of the WRTC qualifying standings from Asia, Africa, Canada, Oceania and the rest of the world. Check all the standings and see who has a chance to punch a ticket for Russia 2010.

Calls Renewed For RA3CO DQ In 2008 CQ WW SSB

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 22:00:02 EDT

The Colombian government has formally stated that no license or authorization for operation was ever issued to Russian contester Dimitri Kryukov RA3CO, raising fresh questions about the legality of his CQ WW contest efforts in that country in 2007 and 2008, and prompting renewed calls by a group of HK hams for his contest disqualification.

More Records Fall In 2009 CQ 160 SSB

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 22:00:03 EDT

Conditions were not as great for the 2009 CQ 160 SSB test as they had been for CQ 160 CW, but that didn't stop records from being broken in the US and Europe. Paul Newberry N4PN led the charge from the USA, easily breaking his two year old Single Op High Power record from W8JI. Over in Europe, the big scores started with Team E7DX in Multi-op. Check the scores and the CQ 160 SSB stories.

VY2ZM (K0DQ) Tops ARRL DX CW Single Ops

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 22:00:05 EDT

Retirement has been pretty good to Scott Redd K0DQ, and some recent contest results show the former United States Government Intelligence official hasn't lost much of his contest abilities, as he leads all single operators in the 2009 ARRL DX CW Contest. While VY2ZM leads all, ZF2AM tops the DX ops and NN3W is ahead in the US.

Topband Aims For Record Scores In CQ 160 SSB

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:40:03 EDT

After amazing propagation for many in this year's CQ 160 CW Contest, the hope is those conditions will return for this weekend's CQ 160 SSB. The top slot is wide open, as last year's winner N5IA was on the Ducie Island DXpedition at VP6DX. Don't forget the new rules that include a start time of 2200z, instead of the normal 0000 hours.

More World Records Fall In 2009 CQ WPX RTTY

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:40:03 EDT

Conditions at the start weren't very good for the 2009 CQ WPX RTTY Contest, but with more and more stations on the air, new records were likely set in at least three world categories. Current SOHP record holder Ed Muns W0YK/P49X shattered his one year old mark with over 11 million points. Also likely broken, the World low power and World Multi-Single records.

G4PIQ, UA9AM Win 2008 WAE DX SSB Titles

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:40:05 EDT

With extra interest because of qualifying for the 2009 World Radiosport Team Championships, Andy Cook G4PIQ helped his bid for the WRTC by winning top European honors in the 2008 WAE SSB Contest. The overall leading single op score went to Yuri Kurinyi UA9AM. Check out the top scores and how it shakes up the WRTC.

RD3AF, GM3POI Lead 2009 CQ 160 CW Contest

Sun, 8 Feb 2009 21:40:03 EDT

As the scores continue to trickle in from last month's CQ 160 CW Contest, the records keep falling, as now the European single op mark may fall to Clive Penna GM3POI, who went over 2 million points for the contest. He trails only Valery Komarov RD3AF, who ran EA8AH to 2.21 million. In the US, new records seem likely for Multi-op, Single Op High Power, Low Power and QRP!

ARRL Officially Okays CW Skimmer Contest Use

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 21:40:01 EDT

After months of official review, the the ARRL has decided to allow the use of the controversial CW Skimmer program only for multi-ops and single operators using assistance in ARRL contests, mirroring a decision made last year by the CQ WW DX Contest. The ARRL will also re-name the Assisted category as "Unlimited."

Little Support For 6Y1V Public Log Protest

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 21:40:03 EDT

Just a few weeks after submitting the top Multi-Two score from North America in CQ WW SSB, the leader of the 6Y1V Multi-op team did an about face, refusing to enter his team's CQ WW CW score, in a protest over the public release of CQ WW logs on the internet. The move by David Kopacz KY1V appeared to win him more scorn than public backing.

Active QSO Party Weekend From US and Canada

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 21:40:05 EDT

There won't be a any excuses the first full weekend of February this year, as HF operators can chase awards in four different US state QSO parties as well as one Canadian province. Leading the way is the Minnesota QSO Party, but it by no means rules the contest roost, as contests will pop up from Vermont, New Mexico, Delaware and British Columbia.

WAE CW Results Mean Some New WRTC Leaders

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:40:01 EDT

Another set of contest results are in from 2008, and that has again shaken up the roster of operators who would qualify for the 2010 World Radiosport Team Championships in Russia. The final numbers from the WAE CW contest had the biggest impact in South America and Oceania, as three new ops surged into first place, with just one qualifying contest left, the 2009 Russian DX test in March. Check the WRTC numbers for the entire world!

Records Fall As Topband Goes Wild In CQ 160 CW

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:40:01 EDT

Amazing conditions on Topband for many operators gave us a weekend of big scores in the 2009 CQ 160 CW contest. Basically, if you didn't have a million points, you weren't in the running in the High Power, Assisted and Multi-op categories in the US, let alone the World. Check out the scores as radio-sport.net keeps tabs on CQ 160.

New Rules Spice Up 2009 CQ 160 CW Contest

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:40:01 EDT

The CQ 160 CW contest returns this week with a new starting time, new limits on single operators, no specified DX window and more as new contest director Andy Blank N2NT put his stamp on this test. Check out some of the different rules - like a new exchange for many - and how it will affect your effort.

2008 WAE CW Titles Go To TC4X (OH2PM) and DL1IAO

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:40:03 EDT

The results are in from the 2008 WAE CW test and the win goes to the operation of TC4X in Turkey, as Pertti Simovaara OH2PM will help put that nation on the map even more in the minds of contesters. Other winners included Stefan Von Baltz DL1IAO and Team 4L0A from Georgia in the World Multi category.

Rumors Abound On 2008 CQ WW CW Leader

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:40:05 EDT

If you only pay attention to claimed scores on the 3830 reflector, then it looks like Jose Nunes CT1BOH is leading the 2008 CQ WW CW Contest. But as the log deadline passed, there were questions about top scores from both 3V8BB (YT1AD) and EF8M (RD3AF.) Also check the radio-sport.net review of chat room use during the 2008 CW test.

Moving Multipliers Key In North American QSO Party

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 21:40:01 EDT

With the calendar now securely into 2009, that means the North American QSO Party is back, with much of the focus on maximizing multipliers in these times of low sunspots. A year ago 20 mults on 10 meters was a big deal as top competitors try to juggle the need to run with the need to squeeze out another mult or two on 10 and 15 meters.

WE3C Zeroing In On ARRL 10 Meter Contest Top Slot

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 21:40:03 EDT

With just about a week to get your log to the ARRL for the 2008 10 Meter Contest, John Rodgers WE3C is the man to beat, as he has a strong lead with a claimed score of almost 450,000 points. Barring a log checking disaster, that will likely stop the bid for a repeat Mixed High Power victory by Scott Jasper NE9U, who ran up 384k from W0AIH.

ARRL RTTY Roundup Kicks Off 2009 Contest Year

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:40:01 EDT

As the calendar turns to January 2009, that means RTTY contesters get the opportunity to kick off the New Year with the ARRL RTTY Roundup. After another record setting number of logs in 2008, this contest seems ready to grow again this year. Also, will Hurricane Gustav derail the 14 year winning streak of AA5AU?

2009 New Year's Resolution: More Sunspots Please

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:40:03 EDT

The first weekend of 2008 brought great news for ham radio contesters, with the appearance of the first sunspot of Cycle 24! Unfortunately, the rest of the year didn't produce in terms of new sunspots and better HF propagation, as 2008 will record the second highest number of days without sunspots since 1900. See what might be in store in 2009.

Mixed Bag In 2008 On Contesting Ethics

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:40:05 EDT

Looking back on the 2008 contest year, there were a variety of flashpoints when it came to contesting ethics, from chat room use on 160 meters to continued criticism of major contest log checks to what should be done with the controversial CW Skimmer program. What might be next as we move into 2009?

2009 Brings Rules Changes For CQ 160, CQ WPX

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:40:01 EDT

As you start to plot your personal contesting calendar for the New Year of 2009, take a minute to check out some of the rules changes made in two popular contests from CQ Magazine, as the CQ 160 and CQ WPX tests have revamped their rules on a number of fronts, both big and small. Get a review of what's new from radio-sport.net.

Stew Perry 160 Looks For Big 2008 Finish

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:40:03 EDT

fter fantastic conditions on 160 meters for many competitors in the 2008 CQ WW CW Contest, organizers are hoping for much the same as the Stew Perry 160 Top Band Distance Challenge helps end the contest year. Al Van Buren K7CA will be back in Chile to defend his 2007 High Power title with a K3 radio and a new listening array as well.

Florida Ops Open Holes In ARRL 10 Meter Test

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:00:01 EDT

The 2008 ARRL 10 Meter Contest won't go down in the history books as the best ever in terms of propagation, but the band was filled with signals at times from openings that surprised more than a few operators. Dan Street K1TO led the charge of the Florida Contest Group, which supplied US and Canadian hams with an almost endless supply of Sunshine State QSO's.

HK Hams Target RA3CO CQ WW SSB Operation

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:00:03 EDT

A dispute over a contest operation in Colombia has sparked a formal complaint to that nation's Communications Ministry, alleging that a Russian contester used a Colombian callsign without permission in the 2008 CQ WW SSB test. A group of Colombian hams say that Dimitry Kryukov RA3CO did not follow that nation's amateur radio rules when he signed as HK3RA back in October.

A Look At D4C Multi-Single In CQ WW SSB 2008

Sun, 7 Dec 2008 23:00:03 EDT

After more than a year of hard work, an international group of contesters has put together a top flight station in the Cape Verde Islands, as D4C is now becoming a staple of major contests like CQ WW DX. Team member Fabio Schettino I4UFH gives radio-sport.net readers a look inside D4C.

3V8BB (YT1AD) Grabs Big Lead In CQ WW CW 2008

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 23:00:01 EDT

The results of this year's CQ WW CW Contest seem to be going to form in the top echelons of the sport, as Hrane Milosevic YT1AD used a big time performance at 3V8BB to grab the claimed score lead over Jose Nunes CT1BOH. Meanwhile, K1LZ has scored more than USA favorite K5ZD.

WRTC Qualifying Spurs Tight Battles In US SOAB

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 23:00:02 EDT

You didn't have to be East of the Mississippi River in the US to feel the pressure of the single operator competition in this year's CQ WW CW test, as the four qualifying regions for the 2010 World Radiosport Team Championships all featured some dynamic sub-plots. N2IC v N5DX, N6MJ v K7RL and K6XX and K1LZ v K5ZD. See where things stand with one qualifier to go.

CQ WW CW Turns Into Battle Of The Low Bands

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:00:01 EDT

As expected, the sun did not provide any last minute jolt to the HF contest bands for this year's CQ WW CW test, meaning that the focus for the winners was on grinding out as much as possible on 10 and 15 meters, and then hunkering down for a long night on the low bands. Check out the story as results start to flow in from all around the world this week!

No Rest For Topband With ARRL 160 Meter Test

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:00:01 EDT

KP2TM (K9TM) Leads ARRL Sweepstakes SSB Battle

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:00:01 EDT

Even with WP3R off the air after a ten year run of victories engineered by Rich Boyd KE3Q, the top single operator claimed score in the 2008 ARRL November Sweepstakes SSB contest is still from the Carribean, as Tim Mitchell KP2TM/K9TM owns the lead with 362,560 points. In other categories, W6YI leads the Multi-Op ranks, K7RL is tops in Unlimited and KC5R heads the QRP class.

CT1BOH, YT1AD Bid For CQ WW CW 2008 SOAB Title

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:00:01 EDT

After seeing his bid for a seventh CQ WW CW victory short circuited last year by a power outage, Jose Nunes CT1BOH will be back in the Madeira Islands again this year looking for victory. He'll be chased by YT1AD, N2NT, VE3DZ, OH2UA and others in the biggest CW contest of the year.

"Shootout" Expected in CQ WW CW Low Power Battle

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:00:03 EDT

The big question this year is can anyone stop Joseph "Bud" Trench AA3B as he tries for his fourth consecutive World Low Power victory from V26K in Antigua. Trench will draw some big time challengers this year, as John Crovelli P40W drops down from the High Power category and Scott Redd K0DQ makes a return to CQ WW as P40Q.

CW Skimmer Takes On CQ WW CW Assisted Category

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:00:05 EDT

We have read about it for months. It has been debated endlessly on the contest reflectors and in the ham radio contest community. Now the CW Skimmer gets its first workout in the 2008 CQ WW CW Contest. Will it tilt the playing field at all, or not matter in the final standings?

K5ZD Leads USA Battle For CQ WW CW SOAB Title

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:00:09 EDT

If you bet on Randy Thompson K5ZD to win the CQ WW USA Daily Double this year, you may have a winning ticket in your wallet, as Thompson is the favorite to repeat as US winner in SOAB HP, which would give him both US single op titles for a second straight year. Among those chasing K5ZD are K1DG, K4ZW and others.

2008 CQ WW CW Preview Begins With Strategy Check

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:09:01 EDT

As radio-sport.net begins the countdown to this year's CQ WW CW Contest, it's unfortunately a similar story for competitors in the 2008 CQ WW CW test when it comes to depressed band conditions, as everyone hopes for more than just a few hours of openings on 10 and 15 meters. See how some of the top ops in the world compensate for lower numbers on the high bands and what they expect this year.

CQ WW CW 2008: Where Are the Sunspots?

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:09:03 EDT

While ham radio contesters wait to see what Solar Cycle 24 might bring in terms of enhanced propagation, solar experts are having a big time debate over what's next in terms of sunspots and HF radio propagation. Some sun watchers think we might even see a cycle that's much less active than normal.

CQ WW CW 2008 Europe: CU2X The Big Favorite

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:09:05 EDT

After easily outdistancing his competition in Europe in this year's CQ WW SSB contest, Toni Linden OH2UA will be on his way back to the Azores and his newly refurbished CU2X contest station for a shot at a third straight EU title. Linden though admits he remembers that last year he didn't win easily and isn't assuming he's going to repeat.

Search For Sweeps SSB Winner May Be Out West

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:09:07 EDT

After ten straight years of watching KE3Q win the ARRL November Sweepstakes from WP3R in Puerto Rico, 2008 had no big score from that island, as top contesters out West in the US made their presence felt with big time numbers from W6YI, K7RL and others. Check the scores with radio-sport.net.

ARRL Sweeps SSB Wide Open For 2008 Title

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:09:01 EDT

The winning streak that has dominated the ARRL November Sweepstakes SSB contest won't continue this year, as Rich Boyd KE3Q will not be back at WP3R after 10 consecutive high power category wins from Puerto Rico. That puts the spotlight on K5TR and others as they try to claim this year's 75th Anniversary Sweepstakes Victory.

N2IC Holds CW Sweeps Lead; K6LL Win Streak Ends

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:09:03 EDT

Steve London N2IC continues to hold the edge in the 2008 ARRL November Sweepstakes CW Contest, as the defending champ from 2007 has a 26 contact lead over Alexander Avramov LZ4AX, who claimed second place with an effort from WP3R in Puerto Rico. Other leaders include K0EU in Low Power and N6RO in Unlimited, who may have ended the seven year winning streak of Dave Hachadorian K6LL.

HC8A (N6KT) Takes Charge of CQ WW DX SSB

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 23:09:01 EDT

Gunning for a record eighth CQ WW SSB Single Op title, Rich Smith N6KT has the highest claimed score so far from his operation at HC8A, with over 14 million points. In second for now is Toni Linden CU2X/OH2UA at over 11 million. Linden has a big lead in Europe, as does Randy Thompson K5ZD in the USA.

K3LR Guns For Repeat Multi-Multi US Title

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 23:09:01 EDT

Team K3LR is in great shape for a repeat victory in the CQ WW SSB Contest, as they own an almost 2 million point lead over W3LPL in the US Multi-Multi category. WE3C meanwhile has a big lead as well in M/2.

W4PA Quits Active Ham Radio Contesting

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:59:01 EDT

After years of going toe-to-toe with the top operators in the world, Scott Robbins W4PA has announced that he is walking away from ham radio contesting. "There simply isn't enough time to do all the things I want or need to do," Robbins wrote on his blog, "so some things have to give. Radio contesting is only one of them that has to go."

8P5A The Favorite In CQ WW DX SSB 2008

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:20:01 EDT

The biggest SSB contest of the year is back as the 2008 CQ WW DX SSB test will bring thousands of contesters to the HF bands on the last weekend in October. The defending champ is Tom Georgens W2SC, who has won this contest three times in the last seven years from his shack on Barbados. It's all part of our CQ WW SSB preview!

Bad Bands Mean Tough Strategy Choices in CQ WW

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:21:03 EDT

It has been a tough last year in HF contesting, as band conditions have remained depressed, limiting contacts especially on 10 and 15 meters. Even NASA has again delayed its estimate of when the new solary cycle begins. So what does it mean for your operating plans? See what some of the top ops in the world recommend.

CQ WW SSB USA: K5ZD Tries For Two Straight

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:21:05 EDT

All part of the fight for WRTC qualifying points in the US, this year's CQ WW SSB test should be a battle between New England and the Mid-Atlantic, as defending champ K5ZD looks for a challenge from K1DG, while 2006 US SOAB HP champ NN3W hopes to crash the party in what promises to be a difficult 48 hour battle.

CU2A Favored To Repeat In CQ WW SSB Europe

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:21:07 EDT

After winning the top spot in Europe the past two years in the CQ WW SSB contest, Toni Linden OH2UA will do battle this year with a new and improved CU2A contest site in the Azores. He'll again be chased by among others, G4PIQ, 4O3A, ES5TV, S50A and DL6FBL. See who thinks they have a chance to unseat Linden this year.

Clean Logs Could Hold Key Again In SO Assisted

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:21:09 EDT

If this year's battle in the Single Op Assisted category is anything like 2007, then the log checkers will be in for a treat once again. Check out who lost the crown, who moved into first last year and whether an operator from Zone 16 can find his way back to the winner's circle in 2008.

Big Fall But Quick Return For W2GD/P40W

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:21:11 EDT

It was barely four months ago that John Crovelli W2GD fell during a tower accident in Maine, an accident that left him in the emergency room with a broken pelvis and other injuries. While Crovelli won't be at P40W for CQ WW SSB this year, he is clearly on the mend and ready for 48 hours of action.

CQ WW SSB Low Power Fight Favors P40A/KK9A

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:21:13 EDT

After two straight victories in the World Low Power category of the CQ WW SSB contest, John Bayne KK9A will be back on Aruba as P40A in 2008, more than ready to make it three in a row. Get an inside look at his log and those of his low power rivals, as they try to stop Bayne from a three-peat.

CQ WW SSB 2008 - The Antennas Get Bigger and Bigger

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:21:13 EDT

If you are looking out the window at the same antennas that you had up for the 2007 CQ WW SSB contest, then you are slipping behind the competition. See what some of the top stations have been up to in recent months and then listen on the air for yourself in late October!

160 Heats Up With Stew Perry Topband Warmup

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:40:15 EDT

Once again this year, organizers of the Stew Perry 160 Top Band Distance Challenge will hold a second test, giving contesters around the world a chance to sample the conditions there and the opportunity to fine tune your antennas before the CQWW DX contests arrive.

2010 WRTC Battle Revs Up Again With CQ WW DX

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:40:17 EDT

This year's CQ WW DX Contests promise to be even more of a competitive flashpoint, as the the drive to qualify for the 2010 World Radiosport Team Championships in Russia moves into the final stretch. Check out the latest as radio-sport.net begins its extensive coverage of the 2008 CQ WW DX SSB contest.

Your CQ WW Homework Is On the Web Again

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:40:18 EDT

Once again this year, CQ Magazine has posted all the logs from the CQ WW DX SSB and CW Contests. If you haven't checked out the top logs from last year, radio-sport.net has done some of that for you. Take a look at how 8P5A won again and how VY2ZM finished second with a much different approach and more!

K3ZO Shows Us CQ WW DX From Zone 26

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:40:19 EDT

As part of our radio-sport.net coverage of this year's CQ Worldwide DX Contests, veteran contester Fred Laun K3ZO treats us to some of his observations about contesting from Thailand in CQ Zone 26 as he's done three of the past five years. Read how K3ZO knocks out the QSO's like we used to, with a pencil and paper for his log.

Pennsylvania Is State QSO Party Keystone

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 22:40:17 EDT

After a tour of the Golden State of California last weekend, the State QSO Party circuit heads back East to Pennsylvania, as its 67 counties will be front and center on the contest bands this weekend. Check out the story and find out what counties might be the toughest to grab on the air.

N6MJ Bids For Fourth Straight CQP Single Op Title

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:40:15 EDT

The Golden State takes center stage this weekend in State QSO Party terms, as the California QSO Party grabs hold of the contest spotlight in the US. Dan Craig N6MJ will put his contesting skills on display again, as he tries to win the Single Operator title for the fourth consecutive year.

CQ WW RTTY Returns For Another Record Year

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:40:15 EDT

The record setting growth of RTTY contests will likely be on display this weekend as the CQ WW RTTY contest takes over the HF bands for a full 48 hours, kicking off the 2008 trifecta of CQ WW DX contests. The number of logs was up 14% in 2007 and that number is expected to grow even more in this 22nd running of this contest.

Hurricane Ike Slows But Can't Stop Texas QSO Party

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:40:17 EDT

While the damage from Hurricane Ike is by no means going to short circuit the 2008 Texas QSO Party, organizers say they expect that the aftermath of the storm may mean some counties won't be activated this year in the Lone Star State. But that doesn't mean you won't see a Texas-style shootout on the bands this weekend!

WRTC Qualifying Highlights 2008 WAE SSB

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:40:15 EDT

The big calls were out all over the world for the 54th running of the Worked All Europe SSB Contest, as it was a qualifying event for the 2010 World Radiosport Team Championships. Vadim Ovsiannikov UA9CLB posted the top world score so far, while Doug Grant K1DG leads the USA scores, as the number of WRTC qualifiers is rapidly dwindling.

Salmon Run Headlines Double State QSO Party Weekend

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:40:17 EDT

The salmon are still running for real on the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest and this weekend you can watch the ham radio contest version of that feat of nature, as the 2008 Salmon Run will put the state QSO Party spotlight on Washington State's 39 counties. Also on tap is the Colorado QSO Party, all part of a state QSO party run in coming weeks.

WAE SSB, NA Sprint SSB Highlight WRTC Battle

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 10:40:15 EDT

The Worked All Europe SSB Contest gives operators the world over a chance to grab more qualifying points for the World Radiosport Team Championships in 2010, while hams in North America will have two WRTC qualifiers at the same time on the second weekend in September!

NA Sprint CW Kicks Off Two Weekend WRTC Blitz

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:40:15 EDT

Hams in North America get the first of three shots in two weekends to grab qualifying points for the World Radiosport Team Championships as the North American Sprint CW Contest is first up in September. Next week brings the NA Sprint SSB, the same weekend as the Worked All Europe SSB test.

Contesting From A War Zone in WAE CW

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:40:15 EDT

The plan was pretty simple for UU4JMG and UU0JM, fly from Ukraine to the Republic of Georgia for the WAE CW contest and operate from 4L4WW. But as the contest began, the story wasn't the WAE battle, but a real shooting war that erupted not far away between Russian and Georgia troops. Not only did the duo escape unharmed, but they have also posted the high claimed multi-op score as well in WAE CW.

CQ WW Rules Skimmer Use Is "Assisted"

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:40:17 EDT

As expected, the CQ WW DX Contest has changed its rules to say that use of the controversial program CW Skimmer will put a single operator entry into the Assisted category. Meanwhile, the ARRL still hasn't officially decided what to do on the issue, though the Skimmer will be part of the Unlimited category for this year's November Sweepstakes.

Buckeye State Kicks Off State QSO Party Run

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:40:19 EDT

AKicking off two months of top flight state QSO party contests, the Ohio and Hawaii QSO Parties are the only tests on the schedule for the coming weekend. It's all part of eleven different state-based contests that run through Texas, California, Pennsylvania and more!

Worldwide WRTC Qualifying Scores Updated

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:40:15 EDT

hile contesters recover from the WAE CW contest, you can take the time to review the latest WRTC update by, radio-sport.net, as new qualifying scores for the entire world are now available, with results from this year's ARRL DX Contests. There are full spreadsheets for every corner of the globe where you can check your own qualifying chances for Russia 2010.

LY3BA Looks For Three Straight Wins in EU HF Contest

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:01:15 EDT

The big contest showdown in Europe this weekend is the EU HF Championships. Russian operators have won the Single Op High Power title three straight years, while on the Low Power side, Ged Lucinskas LY3BA has taken three straight. Also, review the log checking reports of last year's winners!

ARRL UHF, NAQP CW Top Schedule For US, Canada

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:01:16 EDT

While Europe focuses on the EU HF Championships, US and Canadian amateurs get to their choice of the ARRL UHF Contest or the North American QSO Party CW test. KM0T has won four straight Single Op titles in the ARRL UHF, while there will be no repeat winner in the August NAQP CW.

ARRL Re-Issues 2008 RTTY Roundup Scores

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:01:17 EDT

After complaints showed that announced final scores were different than those in post-contest log checking reports, the ARRL was forced to re-score and re-issue the results of this year's RTTY Roundup. While none of the winners were knocked out of the top slot, some of the Top Ten finishers did get switched around.

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.

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.