| ARRL Inter. DX Contest, SSB: 0000Z, Mar 7 to 2400Z, Mar 8 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Single Band (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Unlimited All Band (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Unlimited Single Band (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Overlay: (Youth/Limited Antennas) Multi-Single (Low/High) Multi-Two Multi-Multi | |
| Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts -- NEW lower limit QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | W/VE: RS + (state/province) non-W/VE: RS + power | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 3 points per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | W/VE: Each DXCC country once per band Non-W/VE: Each state, District of Columbia, VE province/territory once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z March 15, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | http://contest-log-submission.arrl.org | |
| Mail logs to: | ARRL Intl DX Contest, Phone
ARRL 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 USA | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx | |
| Novice Rig Roundup: 0000Z, Mar 7 to 2359Z, Mar 15 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | United States | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 15, 10, 2m | |
| Classes: | Novice 1 (xtal control) Novice 2 (VFO control) | |
| Max power: | Novice 1: 75 watts input Novice 2: 250 watts input | |
| Exchange: | Name + QTH + Optional (Rig, NRR number) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | Each state, province and country once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | April 15, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://forms.gle/u4xi7rpHGB6EQixu5 | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.novicerigroundup.org/ | |
| UBA Spring Contest, CW: 0700Z-1100Z, Mar 8 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Belgium | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80m Only | |
| Classes: | Single SWL | |
| Max power: | non-QRP: >5 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | ON: RST + Serial No. + UBA Section non-ON: RST + Serial No. | |
| QSO Points: | 3 points per QSO with Belgian station | |
| Multipliers: | Each UBA Section | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | March 22, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | http://springcontest.on4dst.be/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.uba.be/en/hf/contest-rules/spring-contest-dst | |
| FIRAC HF Contest: 0700Z to 1700Z, Mar 8 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | FIRAC Member Non-Member SWL | |
| Exchange: | Member: RS(T) + Serial No. + "F" Non-member: RS(T) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 10 points per QSO with FIRAC member 1 point per QSO with non-member | |
| Multipliers: | Each FIRAC member DXCC country once only | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | March 22, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | contest[at]firac[dot]de | |
| Mail logs to: | Stefan Tanko, YO6BGT
Lunca Mare 4, sc A, 16 RO-530231 Miercurea-Ciuc Romania | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.firac.de/FIRAC_HF_CONTEST_E.pdf | |
| Classic Exchange, CW: 1300Z, Mar 8 to 0700Z, Mar 9 and 1300Z, Mar 10 to 0700Z, Mar 11 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6, 2m | |
| Classes: | (see rules) | |
| Exchange: | Name + RST + (state/province/country) + rcvr/xmtr manuf/model | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode per rcr/xmtr manuf/model | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | (see rules) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = sum(total mode QSO points x total mode mults) + Bonus Points | |
| Submit logs by: | March 31, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | logs[at]classicexchange[dot]org | |
| Mail logs to: | Mark Bell, K3MSB
66 Flaharty Rd Airville, PA 17302 USA | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.classicexchange.org/ | |
| 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint: 0000Z-0200Z, Mar 9 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op | |
| Max power: | CW: 5 watts, SSB: 10 watts | |
| Exchange: | Member: RS(T) + (State/Province/Country) + Member No. Non-member: RS(T) + (State/Province/Country) + Power | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with non-member 2 points per QSO with member | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | March 11, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Post log summary at: | http://qrpcontest.com/4sqrp | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | ||
| K1USN Slow Speed Test: 0000Z-0100Z, Mar 9 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Maximum 20 wpm Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO (starting with Jan 4 contest) | |
| Multipliers: | Each state/province/country once per band W/VE do not count as country mults (starting with Jan 4 contest) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z March 11, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html | |
| ICWC Medium Speed Test: 1300Z-1400Z, Mar 9 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Name + QSO No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0400Z March 12, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/ | |
| OK1WC Memorial (MWC): 1630Z-1729Z, Mar 9 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band (QRP/Low) Single Op Single Band (QRP/Low) | |
| Max power: | LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each last character of worked station call suffix once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0600Z March 13, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://memorial-ok1wc.cz/index.php?page=logs | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://memorial-ok1wc.cz/index.php?page=rules2l | |
| ICWC Medium Speed Test: 1900Z-2000Z, Mar 9 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Name + QSO No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0400Z March 12, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/ | |
| Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest: 0100Z-0159Z, Mar 10 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) Overlay: Youth (26 years old or younger) Youth YL (female 26 years old or younger) YL (female older than 26 years | |
| Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RS + age group (OM, YL, Youth YL or Youth) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with OM 5 points per QSO with YL 10 points per QSO with Youth 15 points per QSO with Youth YL | |
| Multipliers: | Each DXCC once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0159Z March 11, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://logs.wwsac.com/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://wwsac.com/rules.html | |
| ICWC Medium Speed Test: 0300Z-0400Z, Mar 10 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Name + QSO No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0400Z March 12, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/ | |
| DARC CW-Training Contest: 1800Z-1859Z, Mar 10 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80m Only | |
| Classes: | Single-Op | |
| Max power: | LP: 100 watts | |
| Exchange: | DE: RST + DOK/NM non-DE: RST + Serial No. | |
| QSO Points: | 1 points per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each prefix Each DOK | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | March 17, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://dxhf2.darc.de/~accwlog/upload.cgi?form=referat&lang=de | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.darc.de/der-club/referate/conteste/cwa/darc-cw-training-rules/ | |
| QRP Fox Hunt: 0200Z-0330Z, Mar 11 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United States | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 40m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (Fox/Hound) | |
| Max power: | 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + (state/province/country) + name + power output | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | 0230Z March 12, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (see rules) | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm | |
| Phone Weekly Test: 0230Z-0300Z, Mar 11 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15m | |
| Classes: | Single Op | |
| Max power: | 100 watts | |
| Exchange: | NA: Name + (state/province/country) non-NA: Name | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | NA station: 1 point per QSO non-NA station: 1 point per QSO with an NA station | |
| Multipliers: | Each US state (including KH6/KL7) once per band Each VE province/territory once per band Each North American country (except W/VE) once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0300Z March 13, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf | |
| A1Club AWT: 1145Z-1300Z, Mar 11 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Member: RST + Name | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | March 16, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://a1club.org/contest/awt/ | |
| CWops Test (CWT): 1300Z-1400Z, Mar 11 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Member: Name + Member No./"CWA" non-Member: Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0800Z March 14, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
| VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest: 1700Z-2100Z, Mar 11 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Europe | |
| Participation: | Europe | |
| Mode: | FT8/4 | |
| Bands: | 432 MHz | |
| Classes: | Single Op (Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >LP limit LP: 2m: 100 watts, 70cm: 75 watts, 23cm: 10 watts | |
| Exchange: | 4-character grid square | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per unique call sign | |
| Multipliers: | Each grid square | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z March 16, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | http://www.ft8activity.eu/index.php/en/upload-log | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://ft8activity.eu/rules/ | |
| Mini-Test 40: 1700Z-1759Z, Mar 11 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 40m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per 10 minute period | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | March 13, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | https://ua9qcq.com/hf-logs.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://minitest.narod.ru/ | |
| Mini-Test 80: 1800Z-1859Z, Mar 11 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per 10 minute period | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | March 13, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | https://ua9qcq.com/hf-logs.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://minitest.narod.ru/ | |
| CWops Test (CWT): 1900Z-2000Z, Mar 11 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Member: Name + Member No./"CWA" non-Member: Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0800Z March 14, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
| RSGB 80m Club Championship, CW: 2000Z-2130Z, Mar 11 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United Kingdom | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | United Kingdom | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80m Only | |
| Classes: | (none) | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | (see rules) | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z March 12, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | http://www.rsgbcc.org/cgi-bin/hfenter.pl | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2026/r80mcc.shtml | |
| VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest-NA: 0000Z-0500Z, Mar 12 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | North America | |
| Mode: | FT8/4 | |
| Bands: | 432 Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >LP limit LP: 2m: 100 watts, 70cm: 75 watts, 23cm: 10 watts | |
| Exchange: | 4-character grid square | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per unique call sign | |
| Multipliers: | Each grid square | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0500Z March 17, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://ft8activity-na.net/log-upload/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://ft8activity-na.net/rules/ | |
| CWops Test (CWT): 0300Z-0400Z, Mar 12 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Member: Name + Member No./"CWA" non-Member: Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0800Z March 14, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
| CWops Test (CWT): 0700Z-0800Z, Mar 12 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Member: Name + Member No./"CWA" non-Member: Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each call once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0800Z March 14, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ | |
| QRP Fox Hunt: 0100Z-0230Z, Mar 13 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | United States | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (Fox/Hound) | |
| Max power: | 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + (state/province/country) + name + power output | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | 0230Z March 14, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (see rules) | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm | |
| NCCC FT4 Sprint: 0100Z-0130Z, Mar 13 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | FT4 | |
| Bands: | (see rules) | |
| Classes: | (none) | |
| Max power: | 100 watts | |
| Exchange: | 4-character grid square | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each 4-character grid square once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | March 15, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://lotw.arrl.org/ | |
| Post log summary at: | https://www.3830scores.com/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.ncccsprint.com/ft4ns.html | |
| Weekly RTTY Test: 0145Z-0215Z, Mar 13 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | RTTY | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single-Op (QRP/Low) | |
| Max power: | LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO | |
| Multipliers: | Each callsign once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | March 15, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://radiosport.world/wrt.html | |
| NCCC Sprint: 0230Z-0300Z, Mar 13 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | (see rules) | |
| Classes: | (none) | |
| Max power: | 100 watts | |
| Exchange: | Serial No. + Name + QTH | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | March 15, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://ncccsprint.com/rules.html | |
| K1USN Slow Speed Test: 2000Z-2100Z, Mar 13 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | Maximum 20 wpm Name + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO (starting with Jan 4 contest) | |
| Multipliers: | Each state/province/country once per band W/VE do not count as country mults (starting with Jan 4 contest) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z March 15, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html | |
| YB DX RTTY Contest: 0000Z-2359Z, Mar 14 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Indonesia | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | RTTY | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band Multi-Single | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with same country 2 points per QSO with different country same continent 3 points per QSO with different continent 10 points per QSO with YB station | |
| Multipliers: | Each YB prefix once per band Each DXCC country once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z March 21, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | http://rtty.ybdxcontest.com/logs/log-submission/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://rtty.ybdxcontest.com/ | |
| SARL VHF/UHF FM Contest: 0800Z, Mar 14 to 1000Z, Mar 15 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Southern Africa | |
| Participation: | Southern Africa | |
| Awards: | Southern Africa | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 432 MHz | |
| Classes: | Single Operator Multi-Op Portable/Field 4-Hour Limited FM Only | |
| Exchange: | RS(T) + 6-character grid locator | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | (see rules) | |
| Submit logs by: | 2159Z March 20, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | sarlvhfuhfcontest[at]gmail[dot]com | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://mysarl.org.za/contest-resources/ | |
| SARL Field Day Contest: 0800Z, Mar 14 to 1000Z, Mar 15 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | South Africa | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB, Digital | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single-Op Field (QRP/High) Multi-Op Field (QRP/High) Ultra Light Portable General | |
| Max power: | QRP: 5 watts non-QRP: >5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RS(T) + Number of transmitters + Category (see rules) + Province (or "DX") | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | (see rules) | |
| Score Calculation: | (see rules) | |
| Submit logs by: | 2159Z March 20, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | contest[at]sarl[dot]org[dot]za | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://mysarl.org.za/contest-resources/ | |
| Commonwealth (BERU) Contest: 1000Z, Mar 14 to 1000Z, Mar 15 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Commonwealth countries and territories | |
| Participation: | Commonwealth countries and territories | |
| Awards: | Commonwealth countries and territories | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (12/24)(Assisted/Unassisted)(Low/High) Single Op Remote (12/24) Single Op QRP (Assisted/Unassisted) Multi-Op HQ | |
| Max power: | High: >100 watts Low: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| QSO Points: | 5 points per QSO with same continent 10 points per QSO with different continent 20 additional points for each of first three QSOs with a Commonwealth Area or HQ station per band | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | 1000Z March 20, 2026 | |
| Upload log at: | http://www.rsgbcc.org/cgi-bin/hfenter.pl | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2026/rcwc.shtml | |
| SKCC Weekend Sprintathon: 1200Z, Mar 14 to 2400Z, Mar 15 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) Multi-Op | |
| Exchange: | RST + (state/province/country) + Name + (SKCC No./"NONE") | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO Bonus Points: (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | Each state, province, or country once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x total mults) + bonus points | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z March 22, 2026 | |
| Post log summary at: | https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/submit-display.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/ | |
| EA PSK63 Contest: 1200Z, Mar 14 to 1200Z, Mar 15 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | PSK63 | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band Single Op All Band QRP Single Op All Band Youth Single Op Single Band Multi-Op | |
| Max power: | Non-QRP: 50 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | EA: RSQ + province code non-EA: RSQ + Serial no. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | Once each band (see rules) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | March 30, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://concursos.ure.es/en/logs/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://concursos.ure.es/en/eapsk63/bases/ | |
| F9AA Cup, SSB: 1200Z, Mar 14 to 1200Z, Mar 15 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 2m | |
| Classes: | >100 W >10-100W 10W | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with individual 5 points per QSO with club 50 points per QSO with F8URC | |
| Multipliers: | (see rules) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x total mults) + bonus points | |
| Submit logs by: | April 14, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | concoursf9aa[at]urc[dot]asso[dot]fr | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.site.urc.asso.fr/index.php/om-yl/concours/trophee-f9aa | |
| South America 10 Meter Contest: 1200Z, Mar 14 to 1200Z, Mar 15 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB | |
| Bands: | 10m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High)(CW/SSB/Mixed) Multi-Single | |
| Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 150 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RS(T) + CQ zone | |
| QSO Points: | 4 points per QSO SA station 2 points per QSO with non-SA station in other country 2 points per QSO with /MM or /AM 0 points per QSO with station in same country | |
| Multipliers: | SA: each non-SA prefix non-SA: each SA prefix Each CQ zone | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | March 22, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | logs[at]sa10m[dot]com[dot]ar | |
| Upload log at: | https://sa10m.com.ar/wp/logs-2/upload-log/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://sa10m.com.ar/wp/rules/ | |
| DIG QSO Party, SSB: 1200Z-1700Z, Mar 14 (20m-10m) and 0700Z-0900Z, Mar 15 (80m) and 0900Z-1100Z, Mar 15 (40m) | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | SSB | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op | |
| Exchange: | DIG Member: RS + Member No. non-Member: RS | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with a non-member 10 points per QSO with a DIG member | |
| Multipliers: | Each unique DIG member once Each DXCC/WAE country once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | May 31, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://dig-contest.de/logupload | |
| Mail logs to: | Henrik Pfeifer, DF1HPK
Arndtweg 7 D-88400 Biberach Germany | |
| Find rules at: | https://dig-contest.de/rules | |
| AGCW QRP Contest: 1400Z-2000Z, Mar 14 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Europe | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op Only | |
| Max power: | VLP: 1 watt or less QRP: 5 watts or less MP: 25 watts or less QRO: >25 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + QSO No. + class(pwr) + (AGCW Member No./"NM" if not member) | |
| QSO Points: | 0 points/QSO for QRO-QRO 3 points/QSO for QRP-VLP,VLP-QRP,VLP-VLP,QRP-QRP 2 points/QSO for all others | |
| Multipliers: | 1 per AGCW member per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2000Z March 28, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://contest.agcw.de/qrpc/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.agcw.de/contest/qrp/qrp-c-engl/ | |
| Stew Perry Topband Challenge: 1500Z, Mar 14 to 1500Z, Mar 15 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160m Only | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) Multi-Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max operating hours: | 14 hours | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 5-100 watts QRP: <5 watts | |
| Exchange: | 4-Character grid square | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO plus 1 point per 500 km multiply QSO points by 2 if low power station multiply QSO points by 4 if QRP station | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x power multiplier | |
| Submit logs by: | March 30, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | http://stew.contesting.com/tbdcsubmitlog.php | |
| Mail logs to: | BARC
50335 NW Hayward Rd Manning, OR 97125 USA | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.kkn.net/stew/ | |
| Oklahoma QSO Party: 1500Z, Mar 14 to 0200Z, Mar 15 and 1500Z-2200Z, Mar 15 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, Phone, Digital (no FT8/4) | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m | |
| Classes: | Single Op Fixed (CW/Phone/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Multi-Single OK Multi-Multi OK Mobile Non-Assisted (CW/Phone/Mixed) OK Mobile Assisted (CW/Phone/Mixed) OK Mobile Unlimited (CW/Phone/Mixed) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | OK: RS(T) + County non-OK: RS(T) + (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 2 points per phone QSO 3 points per Digital/CW QSO Bonus points: (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | OK: Each state, province, OK county, DXCC country once non-OK: OK counties once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x total mults) + bonus points | |
| Submit logs by: | April 7, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | okqplogs[at]suddenlink[dot]net | |
| Mail logs to: | Oklahoma QSO Party
Connie Marshall, K5CM 2991 S. Woodland Rd. Muskogee, OK 74403 USA | |
| Find rules at: | http://k5cm.com/okqp.htm | |
| Idaho QSO Party: 1600Z, Mar 14 to 0400Z, Mar 15 and 1400Z, Mar 15 to 0200Z, Mar 16 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, Phone, Digital (no FT8) | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (CW/Phone/Digital/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Multi-Single (CW/Phone/Digital/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Multi-Multi (CW/Phone/Digital/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) Mobile/Rover (CW/Phone/Digital/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) ID Special Event (CW/Phone/Digital/Mixed)(QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >150 watts LP: 150 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | ID: County non-ID: (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per mode per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per SSB QSO 2 points per CW/digital QSO 5 points per QRP QSO 100 bonus points each for working K7S, K7P, K7U or K7D at least once, 100 additional bonus points for working all four | |
| Multipliers: | ID: Each state, province and country once per mode non-ID: Each ID county once per mode | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x total mults) + bonus points | |
| Submit logs by: | 0200Z March 26, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://idqp.contesting.com/idqpsubmitlog.php | |
| Mail logs to: | Magic Valley Amateur Radio Club - IDQP Logs
PO Box 5892 Twin Falls, ID. 83303 USA | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.idahoqsoparty.org/ | |
| TESLA Memorial HF CW Contest: 1800Z, Mar 14 to 0559Z, Mar 15 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 80, 40m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Single Band (QRP/Low/High) Multi-Single | |
| Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + Serial No. + 4-character grid square | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | (none) | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points | |
| Submit logs by: | 2359Z March 19, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | tesla[at]yu1srs[dot]org[dot]rs | |
| Upload log at: | http://www.radiosport.yu1srs.org.rs/HFTeslaMemorial/index.php/log-submitting-service | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.radiosport.yu1srs.org.rs/HFTeslaMemorial/index.php/rules | |
| North American Sprint, RTTY: 0000Z-0359Z, Mar 15 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | North America | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | North America | |
| Mode: | RTTY | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20m | |
| Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max operating hours: | 4 hours | |
| Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | [other station's call] + [your call] + [serial no.] + [your name] + [your state/DC/province/country] | |
| QSY rule: | CQing station must QSY after QSO | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | NA station: 1 point per QSO non-NA station: 1 point per QSO with an NA station | |
| Multipliers: | Each US state/DC (including KH6/KL7) once Each VE province/territory once Each North American country (except W/VE) once | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 0400Z March 22, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | http://www.ncjweb.com/sprintlogsubmit/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://ncjweb.com/Sprint-Rules.pdf | |
| UBA Spring Contest, 6m: 0700Z-1100Z, Mar 15 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Belgium | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, Phone | |
| Bands: | 6m Only | |
| Classes: | Single SWL | |
| Max power: | non-QRP: >5 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | ON: RS(T) + Serial No. + UBA Section non-ON: RS(T) + Serial No. | |
| QSO Points: | 3 points per QSO with Belgian station | |
| Multipliers: | Each UBA Section | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | March 29, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | http://springcontest.on4dst.be/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://www.uba.be/en/hf/contest-rules/spring-contest-dst | |
| YOTA Contest: 1000Z-2159Z, Mar 15 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, SSB | |
| Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Op All Band Open Single Op All Band YOTA (25 and younger) Single Op All Band YOTA 6 Hours Single Op 3-Band Open Single Op 3-Band YOTA Multi-Single YOTA (2:1 younger to older ops) | |
| Exchange: | Single Op: RS(T) + age (on Jan 1 of year of contest) Multi-Op: RS(T) + average age of ops (on Jan 1 of year of contest) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | (see rules) | |
| Multipliers: | Each age once per band | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | 2159Z March 20, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | https://contest.ham-yota.com/ | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | https://yotacontest.mrasz.org/ | |
| Wisconsin QSO Party: 1800Z, Mar 15 to 0100Z, Mar 16 | ||
| Status: | Active historically, but unconfirmed | |
| Geographic Focus: | United States/Canada state/province QSO party | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Awards: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW, Phone, Digital (no FT4/8) | |
| Bands: | All, except WARC | |
| Classes: | Single Op (Fixed/Mobile/Rookie)(QRP/Low/High) Multi-Op (Fixed/Mobile)(QRP/Low/High) Multi/Multi (Fixed/Mobile)(QRP/Low/High) | |
| Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | WI: county non-WI: (state/province/country) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band per mode | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per Phone QSO 2 points per CW/Digital QSO Bonus Points: 500 points for mobiles for each county from which you make at least 12 QSOs Bonus Points: 100 points for each band/mode QSO with W9FK below 50 MHz | |
| Multipliers: | WI Stations: WI counties, states, provinces once Non-WI Stations: WI counties once Power mults: HP x1.0, LP x1.5, QRP x2.0 | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x power mult x total mults) + bonus points | |
| Submit logs by: | March 29, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | wiqp-logs[at]warac[dot]org | |
| Mail logs to: | Wisconsin QSO Party
PO Box 511381 New Berlin, WI 53151 USA | |
| Find rules at: | http://www.warac.org/wqp/wqp.htm | |
| Run for the Bacon QRP Contest: 2300Z, Mar 15 to 0100Z, Mar 16 | ||
| Geographic Focus: | Worldwide | |
| Participation: | Worldwide | |
| Mode: | CW | |
| Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m | |
| Classes: | Single Band All Band | |
| Max power: | 5 watts | |
| Exchange: | RST + (state/province/country) + (Member No./power) | |
| Work stations: | Once per band | |
| QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with non-member 3 points per QSO with member on same continent 5 points per QSO with member on different continent | |
| Multipliers: | Each state, province, or country once Multiply mults by 2 if >50 members worked | |
| Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults | |
| Submit logs by: | March 21, 2026 | |
| E-mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Upload log at: | http://qrpcontest.com/pigrun/autolog.php | |
| Mail logs to: | (none) | |
| Find rules at: | http://qrpcontest.com/pigrun/ | |
8-Day Contest Calendar
March 8 - 15, 2026
