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The ARRL Contest Update

Published by the American Radio Relay League ********************************************

November 23, 2022

Editor: Paul Bourque, N1SFE <[email protected]>

IN THIS ISSUE:

- Upcoming Contests - Things To Do
- Bulletins
- Contest Summary
- News, Press Releases, and Special Interest
- Word to the Wise
- Sights and Sounds
- Results and Records
- Operating Tip
- Technical Topics and Discussion
- Conversation

UPCOMING CONTESTS - THINGS TO DO

The CQ WW CW Contest <https://www.cqww.com/> is the focus of the
November 26 - 27 weekend. Hundreds of operators will be traveling in
the days before and after this contest to get to far-away places to
hand out rare multipliers. A contact can count for both a CQ zone <https://cq-amateur-radio.com/cq_awards/cq_waz_awards/cq_waz_list.html>
and a country multiplier. Wonder if Antarctica will be on? The CQ
Amateur Radio website says, "Stations KC4AAA and KC4USN are at the
South Pole and will count for any one of the listed zones."

If you have 160-meter capability, December 3 - 4 is a good time to use
it, during the ARRL 160-Meter Contest <http://www.arrl.org/160-meter>.
This is a CW-only contest. "W/VE stations may contact any other
station. DX stations may only contact W/VE stations. Stations located
in overseas and non-contiguous US territories count only as ARRL
Sections and may be contacted by DX stations." Multipliers for US/VE
stations are DX entities, plus US/RAC Sections. The ARRL 160-Meter
Contest rules <https://contests.arrl.org/ContestRules/160M-Rules.pdf>
spell out all of the details.

Contest Summary

See the "Contests" section below for complete contest information.

November 24 - December 7, 2022

November 24

- CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>
- RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>
- RSGB 80m Autumn Series, CW <https://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2022/rautumn.shtml>

November 25

- NCCC RTTY Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rttyns.html>
- QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>
- NCCC Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rules.html>
- K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>

November 26

- CQ Worldwide DX Contest, CW <http://www.cqww.com/rules.htm>
- Ham Spirit Contest, SSB <https://www.hamspiritcontest.com/eng/rules>

November 28

- K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>
- QCX Challenge <http://www.qrp-labs.com/party.html>
- ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>
- OK1WC Memorial (MWC)
<https://memorial-ok1wc.cz/index.php?page=rules2l>
- QCX Challenge <http://www.qrp-labs.com/party.html>
- ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>
- RSGB FT4 Contest
<https://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2022/r80m_ft4.shtml>

November 29

- Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest <https://wwsac.com/rules.html>
- QCX Challenge <http://www.qrp-labs.com/party.html>
- ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>
- RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>

November 30

- QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>
- Phone Weekly Test
<http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf>
- A1Club AWT <https://a1club.org/contest/awt/>
- CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>
- Mini-Test 40 <http://minitest.narod.ru/>
- Mini-Test 80 <http://minitest.narod.ru/>
- CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>
- UKEICC 80m Contest <https://www.ukeicc.com/80m-rules.php>

December 1

- QRP ARCI Topband Sprint <http://qrparci.org/contest/topband-sprint>
- Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest <https://qrpcontest.com/pigwalk40/>
- CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>
- CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>
- RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>
- NRAU 10m Activity Contest <https://nrrlcontest.no/index.php/nrrl-contests/nrau-nac/10m/nrau-nac-10m-english-rules/278-nrau-nac-10m-english-rules.html>
- SKCC Sprint Europe
<http://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/skse/>

December 2

- NCCC RTTY Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rttyns.html>
- QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>
- NCCC Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rules.html>
- K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>
- ARRL 160-Meter Contest <http://www.arrl.org/160-meter>

December 3

- UFT Meeting
<https://www.uft.net/activites-et-concours/rencontres-uft/>
- Wake-Up! QRP Sprint <http://qrp.ru/contest/wakeup/333-wakeup-eng>
- PRO CW Contest <http://www.procontestclub.ro/PCC%20Rules.html>
- INORC Contest <https://www.inorc.it/wp/contest-i-no-r-c/>
- FT Roundup <http://www.rttycontesting.com/ft8-roundup/rules/>

December 5

- K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>
- ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>
- OK1WC Memorial (MWC)
<https://memorial-ok1wc.cz/index.php?page=rules2l>
- ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>

December 6

- Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest <https://wwsac.com/rules.html>
- ARS Spartan Sprint <http://arsqrp.blogspot.com/2009/02/so-whats-spartan-sprint-and-how-do-i.html> - ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>
- RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>

December 7

- QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>
- Phone Weekly Test
<http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf>
- A1Club AWT <https://a1club.org/contest/awt/>
- CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>
- VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest
<http://www.ft8activity.eu/index.php/en/>
- Mini-Test 40 <http://minitest.narod.ru/>
- Mini-Test 80 <http://minitest.narod.ru/>
- CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>

NEWS, PRESS RELEASES, AND SPECIAL INTEREST

Ellen White, W1YL, ex W1YYM, passed away on November 5. Her life's accomplishments were numerous <https://www.arrl.org/news/ellen-white-w1yl-silent-key-devoted-lifetime-to-amateur-radio-and-arrl>.
She spent 25 years on the ARRL Headquarters staff, she played an
instrumental role in the creation of a number of contesting clubs, and
was a foundational member of the Florida Contest Group. The 2015
May/June issue of NCJ featured "A Conversation with Ellen White, W1YL <https://ncjweb.com/features/mayjun15feat.pdf>," which illustrates the influence that she has had on contesting. Chris Plumblee, W4WF, posted
a detailed message <http://lists.contesting.com/archives/html/CQ-Contest/2022-11/msg00013.html> describing some of the events in Ellen's contesting life, including the formation of the precursor to the Yankee Clipper Contest Club.

Here's an excerpt from The ARRL Letter <http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=2022-02-17" \l "toc09>, February
17, 2022 <http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=2022-02-17" \l "toc09>:
"New rules go into effect in June [2022] for all ARRL HF contests.
Starting with the ARRL International Digital Contest, the use of online
and other non-amateur radio platforms including -- but not limited to
-- social media, live video streaming, and internet chat rooms will be permitted in all categories that allow assistance (Unlimited). In all
Unlimited and Multioperator categories, the prohibitions against
self-spotting and asking another station to spot you will also be
removed." (Dick Swanson, K7BTW)

The World Wide Radio Operators Foundation (WWROF) announced the
creation of two new scholarships of $2,500 each, for students who
"demonstrate active on-the-air operation, including entering contests
or achieving awards such as DXCC or WAS." These will be administered
through the ARRL Foundation, and eligibility is not subject to student nationality, place of residence, location of the institution, or
intended field of study. The application deadline is January 4, 2023,
1700 UTC. For more information see the ARRL Foundation scholarships
website. <https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-descriptions>

There are a few reports <https://groups.io/g/N1MMLoggerPlus/topic/95173484#73595> of at least
one version of N1MM Logger+ not being able to generate an ARRL
Sweepstakes log file appropriate for uploading to the website. The
issue appears as a missing space between the sent exchange and the
worked call sign. According to Tom Wagner, N1MM, the issue can be
remedied by editing the sent exchange in the contest setup (see the
link above for details). The deadline for ARRL November SSB Sweepstakes
log submissions is November 28.

Raspberry Pi computers are used in an ever-increasing number of
ham-oriented applications, especially related to station automation.
Their availability during the pandemic has been problematic. Websites
have sprung up to match buyers and sellers, two examples of which are rpilocator <https://rpilocator.com/> and NowInStock <https://www.nowinstock.net/computers/developmentboards/raspberrypi/>.
Another option could be to use the same (or similar) hardware, but
packaged for alternate purposes. OnLogic has a rugged CM4-based model <https://www.onlogic.com/fr201> that "uses industrial, fully
standardized components with longer lifecycles and better thermal
management." This might be a choice for some applications where price
isn't the primary driver.

Oh, those kids! You know, the adolescents and young adults that
practice unsafe listening practices? They may be facing hearing loss in
their aging future, according to a recently published study <http://press.psprings.co.uk/gh/november/bmjgh010501.pdf>. Study
participants aged 12 to 34 had unsafe habits that included use of
personal listening devices and attending loud entertainment venues.
Listening to 160 meters during summertime conditions was not included.

Word to the Wise

This one was suggested by Ward Silver, N0AX: Dumbfungled -- An old
Scottish word that means physically or mentally worn out. "May be
appropriate after a contest."

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

Steve Babcock, VE6WZ, constructed some very small signal sources that
he can lift under his Mavic Mini drone. He uses these to field test the performance of some of his 160-meter receive antennas. His YouTube
video <https://youtu.be/EGAIrhGG51Y> shows how he built them and how
they're used.

RESULTS AND RECORDS

Kirk Pickering, K4RO, notes that the 2022 July/August NAQP results are available on the NCJ website:

- CW https://ncjweb.com/naqp-scores/cwnaqp082022.pdf
- SSB https://ncjweb.com/naqp-scores/ssbnaqp082022.pdf
- RTTY https://ncjweb.com/naqp-scores/rttynaqp072022.pdf

The 2023 January/February series <https://ncjweb.com/NAQP-Rules.pdf>
kicks off with the NAQP CW on January 14.

The results for the 2022 ARRL Field Day are on the Field Day results
page <https://field-day.arrl.org/fdresults.php>. They're also in the
2022 December issue of QST.

Bill Clark, K6WSC, Chairman of the Arizona QSO Party
<https://www.azqp.org/>, announced the results of the 2022 event.
Participants can print their own certificates, and those who made
contacts with the K7A bonus station can print a special certificate.
The 2023 event will be held October 14 (1500Z) to October 15 (0500Z).

Operating Tip

Sometimes Spots Are...Not

We've all grown used to technology mostly working, so when it doesn't,
it can sometimes be surprising. Drew Vonada-Smith, K3PA, noticed that
there were a number of nonsensical call signs being spotted by the
Reverse Beacon Network in the RTTY sub-bands. His conclusion: "When you
see unlikely calls spotted in RTTY sub-bands, and the calls have lots
of dots in them, it's a busted spot due to RTTY." (K3PA via RBN-ops <https://groups.io/g/RBN-OPS/message/6450> mailing list).

TECHNICAL TOPICS AND DISCUSSION

Don Kirk, WD8DSB, found a new RFI source on 160 meters and tracked it
to a location 1.1 miles from his house. The culprit? A variable speed
drive running a large blower to inflate a balloon at a museum. You can
read the story in this post to the RFI mailing list <http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/rfi/2022-November/020774.html>,
and view a short YouTube video about the signal <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qnz4E9r5vj0>. Don uses a PC-based SDR
and handheld directional antennas to locate sources in the field.

While trying to bring a high voltage power supply back from multiple
years of disuse, I was looking for a variable transformer. I was
pleasantly surprised to find out that brand new ones are available <https://www.circuitspecialists.com/variacs>, and some even come with
LCD Displays.

For those trying to use N1MM Logger+ and other Microsoft Windows
software under the Parallels environment on a M1 MacBook, things may
have recently gotten a little easier. Ron Bolton, WU4G, reported to the
N1MM Logger+ <https://groups.io/g/N1MMLoggerPlus/message/73492> group <https://groups.io/g/N1MMLoggerPlus/message/73492> that
www.eterlogic.com <https://eterlogic.com/> has a virtual serial port
emulator (VSPE) available in beta that works with this configuration.

Elektor magazine featured an article on switching inductive loads
during zero-current periods of the ac cycle <https://www.elektormagazine.com/magazine/elektor-201207/19907>. By electronically switching at the time of zero current, instead of using mechanical contacts, arcing can be avoided. This concept is useful when switching power transformers, for example. If you want to experiment
with circuits like this, make sure you do so safely, by carefully using
an isolation transformer.

The LM78XX series of linear voltage regulators has been around for
decades. Chances are some equipment you have uses these. Electronics in
general have gotten smaller since those were developed, and entire
dc-dc converters can now fit in the same footprint as the older analog
parts. Because they're miniature switched-mode power supplies, they're
much more efficient, but measures must be taken to control for EMI with filtering capacitors and inductors. CUI Inc. makes an example of these
with their VX78-500 <https://www.cui.com/product/dc-dc-converters/non-isolated/vx78-500-series> series.

Antuino <https://www.hfsignals.com/index.php/antuino/> is a "compact
radio lab for antennas and radio circuits" brought to you by the same
people behind the BITX transceivers. It can perform many of the
functions of an antenna analyzer, but with two ports, and can measure
the response of devices or circuits under test at various frequencies
to 150 MHz. It's based on an Arduino CPU, and the software is
open-source.

CONVERSATION

Caution! Human Contesting!

If you've been in any phone contest, you've likely heard a station
provide their exchange starting with "please copy," "copy," "my
exchange for you," or other words that aren't strictly part of the
exchange. Because it's not a necessary part of the exchange, some
operators on the receiving end of a PC (please copy) exchange
vehemently want to stamp it out, eliminate it, remove it, unhear it.
Some even claim they'll not work anyone using PC exchanges.

I have a confession to make - I don't particularly enjoy the verbal
empty calories of PC exchanges either.

But after having lent my ears to a full weekend of ARRL November Phone Sweepstakes, I am not here to bury the exchange, but to praise it. I
would estimate that more than 80% of the exchanges I received had some variation of the PC message. I would rather have those contacts in the
log than not at all.

While running, I was glad to help some new operators through the
exchange when they called. They were brave enough to try a contest with
a difficult exchange -- something that's daunting even for some
QCWA-qualifying amateurs. Could there be a stronger signal of contester tendencies? If these newbies had a pleasant experience, maybe they'll
be in the contest again next year. While searching and pouncing, I
found a number of M category stations, where the aurally young operator
was being coached by someone in the background. Occasionally, I heard
the PC phrase being used. It's on the control operator coach to provide
the right guidance, but also consider that they had somehow convinced
that person to be in the seat giving out bits of information to
strangers. I think I can overlook a few PC words, and hearing young
operators was heartwarming.

It's amateur radio, not professional radiosport. We're supposed to be
having fun contesting, and different operators have different goals.
Some want high rates, some just want to get a clean sweep, and some
want to hand out a few contacts from a rare Section. If more operators
also means more PC language, I'll take it.

In my view, a win is to make a lot of contacts, to improve your
contesting skills, to distill the exchanges down to just the necessary syllables over time, and to have fun doing it year after year.

Happy Thanksgiving!

That's all for this time. Remember to send stuffing recipies,
alternative uses for leftover turkey, contesting-related stories, book
reviews, tips, techniques, press releases, errata, schematics, club information, pictures, stories, blog links, and predictions to [email protected].

73, Brian, N9ADG

CONTESTS

November 24 - December 7, 2022

An expanded, downloadable version of QST's Contest Corral <http://www.arrl.org/contest-calendar> is available as a PDF. Check the sponsors' website for information on operating time restrictions and
other instructions.

HF CONTESTS

CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>, Nov 24, 0300z to
Nov 24, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name +
Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs
due: Nov 26.

CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>, Nov 24, 0700z to
Nov 24, 0800z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name +
Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs
due: Nov 26.

RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>, Nov 24, 1700z to Nov 24,
1900z; RTTY; Bands: 80, 40, 20; [other station's call] + [your call] +
[serial no.] + [your name]; Logs due: Dec 1.

RSGB 80m Autumn Series, CW <https://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2022/rautumn.shtml>, Nov 24, 2000z to
Nov 24, 2130z; CW; Bands: 80; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Nov 27.

NCCC RTTY Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rttyns.html>, Nov 25, 0145z
to Nov 25, 0215z; RTTY; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH;
Logs due: Nov 27.

QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>, Nov 25,
0200z to Nov 25, 0330z; CW; Bands: 20; RST + (state/province/country) +
name + power output; Logs due: Nov 26.

NCCC Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rules.html>, Nov 25, 0230z to Nov
25, 0300z; CW; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs due:
Nov 27.

K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>, Nov 25, 2000z
to Nov 25, 2100z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Maximum 20 wpm,
Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Nov 27.

CQ Worldwide DX Contest, CW <http://www.cqww.com/rules.htm>, Nov 26,
0000z to Nov 27, 2359z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; RST + CQ
Zone No.; Logs due: Dec 2.

Ham Spirit Contest, SSB <https://www.hamspiritcontest.com/eng/rules>,
Nov 26, 0600z to Nov 27, 0559z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10;
RST + ITU Zone No. + 2-character grid field; Logs due: Dec 4.

K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>, Nov 28, 0000z
to Nov 28, 0100z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Maximum 20 wpm,
Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Nov 30.

QCX Challenge <http://www.qrp-labs.com/party.html>, Nov 28, 1300z to
Nov 28, 1400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; RST + Name + (state/province/country) + Rig; Logs due: Dec 4.

ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>, Nov 28, 1300z to Nov
28, 1400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs
due: Dec 1.

OK1WC Memorial (MWC)
<https://memorial-ok1wc.cz/index.php?page=rules2l>, Nov 28, 1630z to
Nov 28, 1729z; CW; Bands: 80, 40; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Dec 2.

QCX Challenge <http://www.qrp-labs.com/party.html>, Nov 28, 1900z to
Nov 28, 2000z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; RST + Name + (state/province/country) + Rig; Logs due: Dec 4.

ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>, Nov 28, 1900z to Nov
28, 2000z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs
due: Nov 30.

RSGB FT4 Contest
<https://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2022/r80m_ft4.shtml>, Nov 28, 2000z to
Nov 28, 2130z; FT4; Bands: 80, 40, 20; 4-character grid square + signal
report; Logs due: Nov 29.

Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest <https://wwsac.com/rules.html>,
Nov 29, 0100z to Nov 29, 0159z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6;
RS + age group (OM, YL, Youth YL or Youth); Logs due: Nov 30.

QCX Challenge <http://www.qrp-labs.com/party.html>, Nov 29, 0300z to
Nov 29, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; RST + Name + (state/province/country) + Rig; Logs due: Dec 4.

ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>, Nov 29, 0300z to Nov
29, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs
due: Nov 30.

RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>, Nov 29, 1700z to Nov 29,
1900z; RTTY; Bands: 80, 40, 20; [other station's call] + [your call] +
[serial no.] + [your name]; Logs due: Dec 6.

QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>, Nov 30,
0200z to Nov 30, 0330z; CW; Bands: 20; RST + (state/province/country) +
name + power output; Logs due: Dec 1.

Phone Weekly Test
<http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf>, Nov 30, 0230z to
Nov 30, 0300z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15; NA: Name + (state/province/country), non-NA: Name; Logs due: Dec 2.

A1Club AWT <https://a1club.org/contest/awt/>, Nov 30, 1200z to Nov 30,
1300z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: RST + Name; Logs
due: Dec 5.

CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>, Nov 30, 1300z to
Nov 30, 1400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name +
Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs
due: Dec 3.

Mini-Test 40 <http://minitest.narod.ru/>, Nov 30, 1700z to Nov 30,
1759z; CW; Bands: 40; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Dec 2.

Mini-Test 80 <http://minitest.narod.ru/>, Nov 30, 1800z to Nov 30,
1859z; CW; Bands: 80; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Dec 2.

CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>, Nov 30, 1900z to
Nov 30, 2000z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name +
Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs
due: Dec 3.

UKEICC 80m Contest <https://www.ukeicc.com/80m-rules.php>, Nov 30,
2000z to Nov 30, 2100z; CW; Bands: 80; 6-Character grid square; Logs
due: Nov 30.

QRP ARCI Topband Sprint <http://qrparci.org/contest/topband-sprint>,
Dec 1, 0000z to Dec 1, 0300z; CW; Bands: 160; ARCI: RST + (state/province/country) + ARCI No., non-ARCI: RST +
(state/province/country) + power out; Logs due: Dec 18.

Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest <https://qrpcontest.com/pigwalk40/>,
Dec 1, 0000z to Dec 2, 0300z; CW; Bands: 40; Maximum 13 wpm, RST + (state/province/country) + Name + (Member No./power); Logs due: Dec 8.

CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>, Dec 1, 0300z to Dec
1, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name + Member
No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Dec
3.

CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>, Dec 1, 0700z to Dec
1, 0800z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name + Member
No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Dec
3.

RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>, Dec 1, 1700z to Dec 1,
1900z; RTTY; Bands: 80, 40, 20; [other station's call] + [your call] +
[serial no.] + [your name]; Logs due: Dec 8.

NRAU 10m Activity Contest <https://nrrlcontest.no/index.php/nrrl-contests/nrau-nac/10m/nrau-nac-10m-english-rules/278-nrau-nac-10m-english-rules.html>,
Dec 1, 1800z to Dec 1, 2200z; CW, SSB, FM, Digital; Bands: 10; RS(T) + 6-character grid square; Logs due: Dec 15.

SKCC Sprint Europe
<http://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/skse/>, Dec 1, 2000z to
Dec 1, 2200z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6; RST + (state/province/country) + Name + (SKCC No./"NONE"); Logs due: Dec 8.

NCCC RTTY Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rttyns.html>, Dec 2, 0145z to
Dec 2, 0215z; RTTY; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs
due: Dec 4.

QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>, Dec 2,
0200z to Dec 2, 0330z; CW; Bands: 20; RST + (state/province/country) +
name + power output; Logs due: Dec 3.

NCCC Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rules.html>, Dec 2, 0230z to Dec
2, 0300z; CW; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs due:
Dec 4.

K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>, Dec 2, 2000z to
Dec 2, 2100z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Maximum 20 wpm, Name
+ (state/province/country); Logs due: Dec 4.

ARRL 160-Meter Contest <http://www.arrl.org/160-meter>, Dec 2, 2200z
to Dec 4, 1600z; CW; Bands: 160; W/VE: RST + ARRL/RAC Section, DX: RST;
Logs due: Dec 11.

UFT Meeting
<https://www.uft.net/activites-et-concours/rencontres-uft/>, Dec 3,
0500z to Dec 4, 1000z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: RST +
Member No., non-Member: RST + "NM"; Logs due: Dec 15.

Wake-Up! QRP Sprint <http://qrp.ru/contest/wakeup/333-wakeup-eng>, Dec
3, 0600z to Dec 3, 0800z; CW; Bands: 40, 20; RST + Serial No. + suffix
of previous QSO ("QRP" for 1st QSO); Logs due: Dec 10.

PRO CW Contest <http://www.procontestclub.ro/PCC%20Rules.html>, Dec 3,
1200z to Dec 4, 1159z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; CW Club Member:
RST + Serial No. + "/M", non-Members: RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Dec
11.

INORC Contest <https://www.inorc.it/wp/contest-i-no-r-c/>, Dec 3,
1400z to Dec 4, 1359z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Naval: RST + Club
+ Member No., Independent: RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Dec 19.

FT Roundup <http://www.rttycontesting.com/ft8-roundup/rules/>, Dec 3,
1800z to Dec 4, 2359z; FT8/FT4; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; W (except
KH6/KL7): RST + state, VE: RST + province/territory, non-W/VE: RST +
Serial No.; Logs due: Dec 11.

K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>, Dec 5, 0000z to
Dec 5, 0100z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Maximum 20 wpm, Name
+ (state/province/country); Logs due: Dec 7.

ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>, Dec 5, 1300z to Dec
5, 1400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs due:
Dec 8.

OK1WC Memorial (MWC)
<https://memorial-ok1wc.cz/index.php?page=rules2l>, Dec 5, 1630z to Dec
5, 1729z; CW; Bands: 80, 40; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Dec 9.

ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>, Dec 5, 1900z to Dec
5, 2000z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs due:
Dec 8.

Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest <https://wwsac.com/rules.html>,
Dec 6, 0100z to Dec 6, 0159z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6;
RS + age group (OM, YL, Youth YL or Youth); Logs due: Dec 7.

ARS Spartan Sprint <http://arsqrp.blogspot.com/2009/02/so-whats-spartan-sprint-and-how-do-i.html>, Dec 6, 0200z to Dec 6, 0400z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; RST + (state/province/country) + Power; Logs due: Dec 8.

ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>, Dec 6, 0300z to Dec
6, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs due:
Dec 8.

RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>, Dec 6, 1700z to Dec 6,
1900z; RTTY; Bands: 80, 40, 20; [other station's call] + [your call] +
[serial no.] + [your name]; Logs due: Dec 13.

QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>, Dec 7,
0200z to Dec 7, 0330z; CW; Bands: 20; RST + (state/province/country) +
name + power output; Logs due: Dec 8.

Phone Weekly Test
<http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf>, Dec 7, 0230z to
Dec 7, 0300z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15; NA: Name + (state/province/country), non-NA: Name; Logs due: Dec 9.

A1Club AWT <https://a1club.org/contest/awt/>, Dec 7, 1200z to Dec 7,
1300z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: RST + Name; Logs
due: Dec 12.

CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>, Dec 7, 1300z to Dec
7, 1400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name + Member
No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Dec
10.

Mini-Test 40 <http://minitest.narod.ru/>, Dec 7, 1700z to Dec 7,
1759z; CW; Bands: 40; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Dec 9.

Mini-Test 80 <http://minitest.narod.ru/>, Dec 7, 1800z to Dec 7,
1859z; CW; Bands: 80; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Dec 9.

CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>, Dec 7, 1900z to Dec
7, 2000z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name + Member
No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Dec
10.

VHF+ CONTESTS

VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest
<http://www.ft8activity.eu/index.php/en/>, Dec 7, 1700z to Dec 7,
2100z; FT8; Bands: 144 MHz; 4-character grid square; Logs due: Dec 12.

LOG DUE DATES

November 24 - December 7, 2022

November 24

- Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest <https://qrpcontest.com/pigwalk20/>
- QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>
- ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>
- RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>

November 25

- Mini-Test 40 <http://minitest.narod.ru/>
- Mini-Test 80 <http://minitest.narod.ru/>
- Phone Weekly Test
<http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf>
- OK1WC Memorial (MWC)
<https://memorial-ok1wc.cz/index.php?page=rules2l>
- SKCC Sprint
<http://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekday_sprint/>

November 26

- QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>
- CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>

November 27

- NCCC Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rules.html>
- NCCC RTTY Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rttyns.html>
- Run for the Bacon QRP Contest <http://qrpcontest.com/pigrun/>
- FISTS Sunday Sprint <https://fistsna.org/operating.html#sprints>
- FIRAC HF Contest <http://www.firac.de/FIRAC_HF_CONTEST_E.pdf>
- RSGB 80m Autumn Series, CW <https://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2022/rautumn.shtml>
- K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>

November 28

- REF 160-Meter Contest <http://concours.r-e-f.org/reglements/actuels/reg_ref160_en_201812.pdf>
- A1Club AWT <https://a1club.org/contest/awt/>
- ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, SSB <http://www.arrl.org/sweepstakes>

November 29

- RSGB FT4 Contest
<https://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2022/r80m_ft4.shtml>
- RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>

November 30

- All Austrian 160-Meter Contest <https://www.oevsv.at/export/shared/.content/.galleries/Downloads_Referate/HF-Referat-Downloads/Rules_AOEC_160m.pdf>
- Classic Exchange, CW <http://www.classicexchange.org/announcments/CX_Rules.pdf>
- Classic Exchange, Phone <http://www.classicexchange.org/announcments/CX_Rules.pdf>
- Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest <https://wwsac.com/rules.html>
- UKEICC 80m Contest <https://www.ukeicc.com/80m-rules.php>
- K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>

December 1

- CQ-WE Contest <http://cqwe.cboh.org/rules.html>
- QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>
- ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>
- RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>

December 2

- Telephone Pioneers QSO Party <http://www.tpqso.com>
- Mini-Test 40 <http://minitest.narod.ru/>
- Mini-Test 80 <http://minitest.narod.ru/>
- Phone Weekly Test
<http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf>
- OK1WC Memorial (MWC)
<https://memorial-ok1wc.cz/index.php?page=rules2l>
- CQ Worldwide DX Contest, CW <http://www.cqww.com/rules.htm>

December 3

- QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>
- CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>

December 4

- NCCC Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rules.html>
- NCCC RTTY Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rttyns.html>
- QCX Challenge <http://www.qrp-labs.com/party.html>
- Ham Spirit Contest, SSB <https://www.hamspiritcontest.com/eng/rules>
- K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>

December 5

- AWA Bruce Kelley 1929 QSO Party

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