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The ARRL Contest Update

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December 7, 2022

Editor: Paul Bourque, N1SFE <contest-update@arrl.org>

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 ARRL 10-Meter Contest <http://www.arrl.org/10-meter> should be a
lot of fun this year, as we continue to climb the curve of the solar
cycle. It will pay to know the multiplier names <https://contests.arrl.org/contestmultipliers.php> for this contest,
because multipliers include states and District of Columbia, Canadian
provinces and territories, Mexican states, DXCC entities, and ITU
regions.

If you enjoyed the ARRL 160-Meter contest, or perhaps didn't enjoy the conditions and want to torture the ionosphere with more 160-meter RF,
give the Stew Perry Top Band Distance Challenge
<https://www.kkn.net/stew/> a go on December 17. This challenge only
allows distance-based scoring and CW operations.

You can have fun and help invest in the future of contesting by
participating in the ARRL Rookie Roundup
<http://www.arrl.org/rookie-roundup> on December 18. Everyone can
participate, but those first licensed in 2022, 2021, 2020, or 2019
count as "rookies" for award purposes. There are even exceptions for
those licensed before 2019 that are new to contesting -- see the rules
for more information.

Craig Thompson, K9CT, suggests this longer-lead thing to do. It could
really matter for future contesters: Encourage your local college or
university radio club to participate in the North American Collegiate Championship (NACC) <https://www.w9smc.com/nacc>, which is a contest
within a contest coincident with January 2023's phone and RTTY NAQP <https://ncjweb.com/naqp/>. If you have a good relationship with the
club, think about mentoring or helping to find good mentors for them.
"COVID restrictions should be behind for most of the clubs and they are
now able to get together again in contrast to the prior 2 years. In
review of the check numbers during SS, it might behoove us to encourage
a few new contesters!" (Craig Thompson, K9CT)

Contest Summary

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

December 8, 2022 - December 13, 2022

December 8

- CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>
- RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>
- EACW Meeting <https://www.eacwspain.es/eacwmeeting/>

December 9

- 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>

December 10

- ARRL 10-Meter Contest <http://www.arrl.org/10-meter>
- PODXS 070 Club Triple Play Low Band Sprint <http://www.podxs070.com/o7o-club-sponsored-contests/triple-play-low-band-sprint>
- SKCC Weekend Sprintathon <http://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/>
- ARI 40/80 Contest <http://www.ari.it/en/contest-hf/contest-4080.html>
- International Naval Contest
<https://www.marinefreunde.com/eng/inc.html>

December 11

- QRP ARCI Holiday Spirits Sprint <http://qrparci.org/contest/holiday-spirit-sprint>
- CQC Great Colorado Snowshoe Run <http://www.coloradoqrpclub.org/contests/snow.htm>

December 12

- K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>
- 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint <http://www.4sqrp.com/SSS/sss_rules.pdf>
- 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 13

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

December 14

- NAQCC CW Sprint <http://naqcc.info/scoreboard.php?sprint_name=202212>
- 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/>

December 15

- Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest <https://qrpcontest.com/pigwalk20/>
- CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>
- CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>
- RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>
- NTC QSO Party <https://qsl.net/ntc/party.html>

December 16

- 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>
- AGB-Party Contest <http://www.ev5agb.com/contest/agb_party.htm>
- Russian 160-Meter Contest <http://www.topband.ru/rules.htm>
- K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>

December 17

- Feld Hell Sprint <https://sites.google.com/site/feldhellclub/Home/contests/sprints/Happy-Birthday-Rudolph-Sprint>
- OK DX RTTY Contest <http://okrtty.crk.cz/index.php?page=english>
- RAC Winter Contest <https://www.rac.ca/contesting-results/>
- Croatian CW Contest <https://9acw.org/index.php/rules>
- Stew Perry Topband Challenge <http://www.kkn.net/stew/>

December 18

- ARRL Rookie Roundup, CW <http://www.arrl.org/rookie-roundup>
- Run for the Bacon QRP Contest <http://qrpcontest.com/pigrun/>

December 19

- 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 20

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

December 21

- NAQCC CW Sprint
<http://naqcc.info/scoreboard.php?sprint_name=202212mw>
- 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

Pete Smith, N4ZR, noted the number of spots on the Reverse Beacon
Network (RBN) during CQ World Wide CW: "We again exceeded 10 million
spots for the CQWW CW weekend -- 5,185,774 on Saturday, and 4,965,999
on Sunday. Thanks everyone, for continuing to make the RBN
indispensable for CW and RTTY spots."

With the November 29 release of version 1.0.9727, N1MM Logger+ supports
a new {SpotMe} macro in a function or bandmap button. It will send a
spot with the current call and frequency to the currently connected
packet cluster. This function only works in run mode, and will only
spot the running station on the same frequency once every 10 minutes.
According to Tom Wagner, N1MM, it will only work in ARRL contests.

Mark Beckwith, N5OT, is seeking pictures, anecdotes, and stories
related to the recent ARRL 160-Meter Contest for potential inclusion in
the results article. He's especially interested in information about
the antennas that were used, because the top band's wavelength often necessitates creativity.

WSJT-X 2.6.0-rc5 is now available from the WSJT-X <https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html> website <https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html>. Changes <https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-2.6.0-rc5_en.html#NEW_FEATURES>
include bug fixes, enhancement to choose a calling station with the
highest point value for some contests, and user-interface changes.

Dick Swanson, K7BTW, writes: "I just finished with the FT Roundup
Contest <https://www.rttycontesting.com/ft-roundup/> this weekend, and
it was a lot of fun! I find that it uses different skills than other
modes, and for those that think it doesn't require skill, I'd challenge
them to give it a try and see. I'd really like to encourage more
operators to use FT4 in addition to FT8 during this, and other, digital contests, especially on the high bands. The action is fast, and going
back to FT8 makes that mode seem really slow! I also enjoyed seeing
competitor scores on the Contest Online Scoreboard -- it spurred me to
spend more time in the contest. Another highlight was working EA and 9A
with 100 W on 40 meters at 1445 local time on Sunday."

Don't forget, starting with the January 2023 ARRL RTTY Roundup <http://www.arrl.org/rtty-roundup>, only contacts made using RTTY are
allowed. If you're looking for an FT-mode contest, consider the ARRL International Digital Contest
<http://www.arrl.org/arrl-digital-contest> in June 2023.

Rod Linkous, W7OM, a beacon in the DX and contest communities, will no
longer be heard on the air. Rod passed away unexpectedly last week in
Seattle. NCJ profiled Rod in the 2014 November/December issue <https://ncjweb.com/features/novdec14feat.pdf>, worth reading to
understand how much of a model amateur he was. He was always willing
and able to try new techniques, new equipment, and new software. He was
a genuinely nice guy, and participated in countless local ham luncheons
and radio club meetings. He most recently participated in both CQ WW DX contests and both phone and CW Sweepstakes.

Word to the Wise

Passive IMD

Undesirable RF products caused by rectified or mixed RF signals
produced by passive components. Sometimes, something as innocuous as
different metals used for a plug and socket, or even dissimilar
materials touching in the presence of strong RF fields, can cause it.
P-IMD can be a big problem in situations where signals are transmitted
and received simultaneously.

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

RESULTS AND RECORDS

John Dorr, K1AR, CQ WW CW Contest Director, announces that that the raw
scores for the 2022 CQ WW CW Contest are now available online <https://cqww.com/raw.htm?mode=cw>.

Operating Tip

Non-contesting Frequencies

In a major contest, finding an open frequency to call CQ can be
difficult. Besides listening to make sure a frequency isn't in use by
another contester, make sure the frequency:

- Is appropriate for your country's band chart <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/Band%20Chart/Band%20Chart%208_5%20X%2011%20Grayscale.pdf>
for the mode
- Is appropriate for your license class
- Isn't a DX beacon frequency <https://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/>
- Isn't discouraged or disallowed by the contest sponsor
- Isn't already in use by another mode

Examples of inappropriate frequency usage:

- Continental US stations transmitting SSB below 7.125 MHz <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/Band%20Chart/Band%20Chart%208_5%20X%2011%20Grayscale.pdf>
- A General-class licensee transmitting CW below 14.025 MHz
- Calling CQ on 14.099 MHz during a RTTY contest with a high-tone
frequency of 1275 Hz
- Using 7045 for CW contacts during the Worked All Europe DX Contest <https://www.darc.de/der-club/referate/conteste/wae-dx-contest/en/wae-rules/>
- Using 21.074 - 21.076 MHz for any mode other than FT8

No frequencies are owned by any person or group, however, that doesn't
prevent some people from trying. You might think 14.230 MHz is a good
frequency to use during a phone contest, and you might not hear anyone
using it for minutes on end. But start to call CQ, and you'll likely
find that someone thinks it must be kept clear for SSTV. Ditto for
other frequencies higher in the 20-meter band, where various nets are
held. A frequency fight doesn't produce contest points.

TECHNICAL TOPICS AND DISCUSSION

Powerful compact server power supplies can be a good way to
inexpensively get many watts of power. Typically, they'll be good for
up to 1200 W <https://github.com/raplin/DPS-1200FB> of power (HP
DPS-1200FB) at 12 V, and they have a compact form factor. RFI is
usually not an issue for most of the popular ones (though one should
always verify), and inexpensive interface boards <https://www.amazon.com/Server-Supply-Breakout-Adapter-DPS-800GB/dp/B094FGFYW6> are available from Amazon for use with these HP models and PCIe-type
connectors (use the search term "server power supply breakout board").
If you'd like to get more fancy and incorporate metering, fuses, and
Anderson Powerpole-type connectors, check out the Power Brigand
open-source project <https://github.com/schenkzoola/PowerBrigand>.

Modern USB-C power adapters are smart -- they negotiate with the device
under power to provide a range of voltages and currents. We're just now
seeing the beginning of what is possible for alternative uses of these
power supplies, with examples like this: USB-C Power Cord for use with
an Elecraft KX3 <https://www.mediadogg.com/shopping/usb-pd-power-dongle-for-elecraft-kx3.html%20(Elecraft%20KX%20Groups.io)>.

Interstation interference at EF2X: The EF2X team noted that during the
CQ World Wide CW Contest, they had terrible interstation interference
between 40 meters and 20 meters, and also between 20 meters and 10
meters. They still made over 10,000 contacts, with a claimed score of
nearly 20 million points. The problem was tracked down after the
contest to this:

"Managing Interstation Interference <https://www.vibroplex.com/techdocs/INRAD/MII_W2VJN.pdf>" by George Cutsogeorge, W2VJN, is a good resource for managing interstation
interference. The book has been provided as a free download, courtesy
of Vibroplex.

When the original solderless breadboards came out in 1971 -- yes, I
just looked it up -- they were great! Plug in the parts, plug in the
wires, then spend hours testing and fixing...good times. Now you can
have a virtual solderless breadboard on your phone! Crumbsim <https://www.crumbsim.com/> is available on Android and iOS to provide
an environment where circuits are virtually wired using 3D
representations of physical electronic parts. Voltages and waveforms
can be applied, and designs can be probed.

Here's a really fancy open-source knob design <https://github.com/scottbez1/smartknob> with a backlight, a screen,
and haptic feedback. The creator acknowledges that it's difficult to
construct, but it might bear watching to see how it evolves.

CONVERSATION

What Does an AI Know About Contesting?

OpenAI, an AI research and deployment company, released a new version
of a language model with an interface in the form of a chat session.
It's intended to be used in machine-to-human dialog. Questions or
commands can be posed, and the language model responds, drawing upon
data that it has been trained on, mostly from information previously
gathered from the internet. It's in a research preview where OpenAI
encourages conversations with the AI model. Here is a conversation I
had with the model -- all contest related!

BM: I'm going to ask you some questions about amateur radio and amateur
radio contesting.

ChatGPT: Sure, I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about
amateur radio and amateur radio contesting. Please go ahead and ask
your questions, and I'll do my best to provide helpful and accurate
responses. If you have any specific questions or topics you'd like to
discuss, I'm here to help.

BM: If you had an amateur radio station and participated in radiosport contests, what would a detailed description of your ideal station be?

ChatGPT: If I had an amateur radio station and participated in
radiosport contests, my ideal station would be equipped with a
high-performance transceiver that can operate on multiple bands and
modes. The transceiver would be connected to a robust antenna system
that is optimized for the bands and modes I typically operate on, and
the station would be equipped with a reliable power supply and backup
power options in case of power outages.

In terms of accessories and peripherals, my ideal station would be
equipped with a high-quality headset and microphone for comfortable and
clear communication, as well as a computer and software for logging and tracking contacts and managing the radio's settings. The station would
also have a comfortable and ergonomic operating position, with easy
access to all of the equipment and controls.

Overall, my ideal amateur radio station would be a versatile,
high-performance setup that is optimized for radiosport contesting and
allows me to operate efficiently and effectively. It would be a
comfortable and enjoyable place to operate, and it would be equipped
with the tools and accessories I need to be successful in radiosport
contests.

BM: How can I earn a high score in ARRL Field Day?

ChatGPT: ARRL Field Day is a contest organized by the American Radio
Relay League (ARRL) in which amateur radio operators test their skills
and equipment by making as many contacts as possible with other
operators over a 24-hour period. To earn a high score in this contest,
you will need to make as many contacts as possible using the
appropriate modes and bands, as well as submit a complete and accurate
log of all of your contacts. You can earn additional points by using alternative power sources, making contacts with other operators in your
area, and participating in special event stations. It may also be
helpful to plan ahead and coordinate with other operators in your area
to maximize your efforts and increase your chances of making a high
number of contacts.

BM: What is the best way to solder a PL-259 connector to a coaxial
cable?

ChatGPT: When soldering a PL-259 connector to a coaxial cable, it's
important to first carefully strip the outer jacket of the cable to
expose the appropriate length of the inner conductor and dielectric
material. The next step is to attach the connector to the cable by
sliding the braid of the cable over the outer sleeve of the connector
and securing it in place with a clamp or crimp. Then, the inner
conductor of the cable should be carefully inserted into the center pin
of the connector and soldered in place. Finally, the connector should
be covered with heat-shrink tubing to provide strain relief and protect
the connection.

BM: I'm not sure I agree with your advice on the best way to solder a
PL-259 connector.

ChatGPT: I apologize if my previous answer did not provide the
information you were looking for. There are many different ways to
solder a PL-259 connector to a coaxial cable, and the specific steps
you should follow will depend on your equipment and experience level.
In general, the most important thing is to carefully prepare the cable
and connector, heat the parts evenly, and apply enough solder to create
a strong and reliable connection. If you are unsure about the best way
to proceed, it may be helpful to consult with an experienced ham radio
operator or reference a guide or tutorial that provides step-by-step instructions.

BM: If I had to choose between buying an amplifier or improving my
antennas for my amateur radio station, which one is the best strategy?

ChatGPT: It's difficult to say which option is the best for you without
knowing more about your specific situation. In general, improving your
antennas can be a good way to increase the range and effectiveness of
your amateur radio station, as a well-designed and properly installed
antenna system can greatly improve your signal strength and ability to
make contacts. An amplifier, on the other hand, can also help to boost
your signal and increase your range, but it may be less effective if
your antennas are not designed or positioned optimally. If you are
unsure about which option is best for you, it may be helpful to consult
with other experienced amateur radio operators or do some research to
learn more about the pros and cons of each approach.

BM: Which is better for a higher contest score, running a frequency or searching and pouncing?

ChatGPT: In a contest, the best strategy for achieving a high score
will depend on a variety of factors, including the specific rules of
the contest, the band conditions, and the equipment and skills of the
operator. Running a frequency, also known as calling CQ, involves
transmitting on a specific frequency and inviting other operators to
make contact with you. This can be a good strategy if the band is open,
and you are able to make many contacts quickly. Search and pounce, on
the other hand, involves listening for other operators and quickly
responding to make a contact. This can be a good strategy when the band
is more crowded or when you are looking for specific operators or
locations. The best approach for you will depend on the current
conditions and your own preferences and abilities.

BM: Why is it considered bad practice to use the words "Please copy" in
a contest exchange?

ChatGPT: In a contest, the exchange of information between operators is typically done as quickly and efficiently as possible. As a result,
using the words "Please copy" is considered bad practice because it
adds unnecessary words to the exchange and can slow down the process.
Instead, operators will typically use abbreviations or other short
phrases to confirm that their contact was received and understood. For
example, an operator might say "RRR" to indicate that they received the
other operator's report, or "QRZ?" to ask for the other operator's call
sign. Using these abbreviations allows operators to exchange
information quickly and efficiently, which is important for maximizing
their score in a contest.

BM: If you had your pick of an amateur radio call sign, what would it
be?

ChatGPT: If I had my pick of an amateur radio call sign, I would choose something that reflects my interests and personality. I am a large
language model trained by OpenAI, so my call sign might be something
like AI6ASSISTANT, to reflect my artificial intelligence background and
my role as an assistant to those who use my services.Alternatively, I
might choose a call sign that incorporates elements of my training and capabilities, such as AI6LINGUIST or AI6KNOWLEDGE. I am a large
language model, so my call sign could also reflect this fact, with a
call sign like AI6LARGEMODEL or AI6DEEPLEARNING.Overall, the ideal call
sign for me would be something that reflects my unique background and capabilities, while also being memorable and easy to pronounce. It
would be a call sign that I could be proud of and that other hams would recognize and associate with me.You can try this yourself on the OpenAI
website <https://chat.openai.com/chat>!That's all for this time.
Remember to send contesting-related stories, book reviews, tips,
techniques, press releases, errata, schematics, club information,
pictures, stories, blog links, and predictions to
contest-update@arrl.org.

73, Brian, N9ADG

CONTESTS

December 8, 2022 - December 13, 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/>, Dec 8, 0300z to Dec
8, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name + Member
No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Dec
10.

CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>, Dec 8, 0700z to Dec
8, 0800z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name + Member
No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Dec
10.

RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>, Dec 8, 1700z to Dec 8,
1900z; RTTY; Bands: 80, 40, 20; [other station's call] + [your call] +
[serial no.] + [your name]; Logs due: Dec 15.

EACW Meeting <https://www.eacwspain.es/eacwmeeting/>, Dec 8, 1900z to
Dec 8, 2000z; CW; Bands: 80, 40; EACW Member: RST + Member No. +
Nickname, EA non-Member: RST + Nickname + EA province, non-EA: RST +
Nickname + DXCC prefix; Logs due: Dec 10.

NCCC RTTY Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rttyns.html>, Dec 9, 0145z to
Dec 9, 0215z; RTTY; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs
due: Dec 11.

QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>, Dec 9,
0200z to Dec 9, 0330z; CW; Bands: 20; RST + (state/province/country) +
name + power output; Logs due: Dec 10.

NCCC Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rules.html>, Dec 9, 0230z to Dec
9, 0300z; CW; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs due:
Dec 11.

K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>, Dec 9, 2000z to
Dec 9, 2100z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Maximum 20 wpm, Name
+ (state/province/country); Logs due: Dec 11.

ARRL 10-Meter Contest <http://www.arrl.org/10-meter>, Dec 10, 0000z to
Dec 11, 2359z; CW, Phone; Bands: 10; W/VE: RST + State/Province, XE:
RST + State, DX: RST + Serial No., MM: RST + ITU Region; Logs due: Dec
18.

PODXS 070 Club Triple Play Low Band Sprint <http://www.podxs070.com/o7o-club-sponsored-contests/triple-play-low-band-sprint>,
Dec 10, 0000z to Dec 12, 2359z; PSK31; Bands: 160, 80, 40; RST + (state/province/country); Logs due: Dec 19.

SKCC Weekend Sprintathon <http://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/>,
Dec 10, 1200z to Dec 11, 2359z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6;
RST + (state/province/country) + Name + (SKCC No./"NONE"); Logs due:
Dec 18.

ARI 40/80 Contest <http://www.ari.it/en/contest-hf/contest-4080.html>,
Dec 10, 1300z to Dec 11, 1300z; Phone, CW, Digital; Bands: 80, 40;
RS(T) + 2-letter province car code; Logs due: Dec 18.

International Naval Contest
<https://www.marinefreunde.com/eng/inc.html>, Dec 10, 1600z to Dec 11,
1559z; CW, SSB; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Naval Club Member: RS(T) +
Club + Member No., non-Naval Club Member: RS(T) + Serial No.; Logs due:
Jan 12.

QRP ARCI Holiday Spirits Sprint <http://qrparci.org/contest/holiday-spirit-sprint>, Dec 11, 2000z to
Dec 11, 2300z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; RST + (state/province/country) + (ARCI number/power); Logs due: Dec 22.

CQC Great Colorado Snowshoe Run <http://www.coloradoqrpclub.org/contests/snow.htm>, Dec 11, 2100z to
Dec 11, 2259z; CW; Bands: 20; RST + (state/province/country); Logs due:
Jan 10.

K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>, Dec 12, 0000z
to Dec 12, 0100z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Maximum 20 wpm,
Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Dec 14.

4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint <http://www.4sqrp.com/SSS/sss_rules.pdf>, Dec 12, 0100z to Dec 12,
0300z; CW, SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: RS(T) + (State/Province/Country) + Member No., Non-member: RS(T) + (State/Province/Country) + Power; Logs due: Dec 14.

ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>, Dec 12, 1300z to Dec
12, 1400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs
due: Dec 15.

OK1WC Memorial (MWC)
<https://memorial-ok1wc.cz/index.php?page=rules2l>, Dec 12, 1630z to
Dec 12, 1729z; CW; Bands: 80, 40; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Dec 16.

ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>, Dec 12, 1900z to Dec
12, 2000z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs
due: Dec 15.

Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest <https://wwsac.com/rules.html>,
Dec 13, 0100z to Dec 13, 0159z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6;
RS + age group (OM, YL, Youth YL or Youth); Logs due: Dec 14.

ICWC Medium Speed Test
<https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/>, Dec 13, 0300z to Dec
13, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Name + QSO No.; Logs
due: Dec 15.

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

NAQCC CW Sprint <http://naqcc.info/scoreboard.php?sprint_name=202212>,
Dec 14, 0130z to Dec 14, 0330z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20; RST + (state/province/country) + (NAQCC No./power); Logs due: Dec 18.

QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>, Dec 14,
0200z to Dec 14, 0330z; CW; Bands: 20; RST + (state/province/country) +
name + power output; Logs due: Dec 15.

Phone Weekly Test
<http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf>, Dec 14, 0230z to
Dec 14, 0300z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15; NA: Name + (state/province/country), non-NA: Name; Logs due: Dec 16.

A1Club AWT <https://a1club.org/contest/awt/>, Dec 14, 1200z to Dec 14,
1300z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: RST + Name; Logs
due: Dec 19.

CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>, Dec 14, 1300z to
Dec 14, 1400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name +
Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs
due: Dec 17.

Mini-Test 40 <http://minitest.narod.ru/>, Dec 14, 1700z to Dec 14,
1759z; CW; Bands: 40; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Dec 16.

Mini-Test 80 <http://minitest.narod.ru/>, Dec 14, 1800z to Dec 14,
1859z; CW; Bands: 80; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: Dec 16.

CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>, Dec 14, 1900z to
Dec 14, 2000z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name +
Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs
due: Dec 17.

Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest <https://qrpcontest.com/pigwalk20/>,
Dec 15, 0000z to Dec 16, 0300z; CW; Bands: 20; Maximum 13 wpm, RST + (state/province/country) + Name + (Member No./power); Logs due: Dec 22.

CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>, Dec 15, 0300z to
Dec 15, 0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name +
Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs
due: Dec 17.

CWops Test (CWT) <https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/>, Dec 15, 0700z to
Dec 15, 0800z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Member: Name +
Member No./"CWA", non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs
due: Dec 17.

RTTYOPS Weeksprint <http://rttyops.com/>, Dec 15, 1700z to Dec 15,
1900z; RTTY; Bands: 80, 40, 20; [other station's call] + [your call] +
[serial no.] + [your name]; Logs due: Dec 22.

NTC QSO Party <https://qsl.net/ntc/party.html>, Dec 15, 1900z to Dec
15, 2000z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20; NTC Member: RST + Member No.,
non-Member: RST + "NM", Less than 25 wpm; Logs due: Dec 18.

NCCC RTTY Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rttyns.html>, Dec 16, 0145z
to Dec 16, 0215z; RTTY; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH;
Logs due: Dec 18.

QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/winter_rules.htm>, Dec 16,
0200z to Dec 16, 0330z; CW; Bands: 20; RST + (state/province/country) +
name + power output; Logs due: Dec 17.

NCCC Sprint <https://ncccsprint.com/rules.html>, Dec 16, 0230z to Dec
16, 0300z; CW; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs due:
Dec 18.

AGB-Party Contest <http://www.ev5agb.com/contest/agb_party.htm>, Dec
16, 1600z to Dec 16, 1700z; CW, SSB, Digital; Bands: 80, 40; AGB
Member: RST + QSO No. + Member No., non-Member: RST + QSO No.; Logs
due: Jan 13.

Russian 160-Meter Contest <http://www.topband.ru/rules.htm>, Dec 16,
1800z to Dec 16, 2200z; CW, SSB; Bands: 160; Rus: RS(T) + Oblast code,
non-Rus: RS(T) + Serial No.; Logs due: Dec 27.

K1USN Slow Speed Test <http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html>, Dec 16, 2000z
to Dec 16, 2100z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10; Maximum 20 wpm,
Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: Dec 18.

Feld Hell Sprint <https://sites.google.com/site/feldhellclub/Home/contests/sprints/Happy-Birthday-Rudolph-Sprint>,
Dec 17, 0000z to Dec 17, 2359z; Feld Hell; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15,
10, 6; (see rules); Logs due: Dec 21.

OK DX RTTY Contest <http://okrtty.crk.cz/index.php?page=english>, Dec

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