IARU Contest
About
Objective: to contact as many other amateurs, especially IARU member society HQ stations, around the world as possible using the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter bands.
Online Log Submission – logs mustw be uploaded within 5 days after the event via the preferred online web service atcontest-log-submission.arrl.org.
Paper Log Submission – logs must be mailed/postmarked (within 5 days after the event) to: ARRL Contest Logs (IARU), 225 Main St, Newington CT 06111 USA.
Contest Software
Tools
Score Distributor
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News
Award for Top Homebrew Designers in Amateur Radio Announced
The ICQ Podcast has announced a partnership to establish an annual “Homebrew Heroes Award” to recognize individuals, groups, or organizations that hel... Read more
Major WSJT-X Upgrade Boosts FT4 into “a Finished Protocol for HF Contesting”
The WSJT Development Group has announced the “general availability” release of WSJT-X version 2.1.0. This major upgrade formally introduces FT4 as a f... Read more
International Telecommunication Union Accepts EURAO as a Sector Member
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) accepted the European Radio Amateurs’ Organization (EURAO) as a sector member at the recent meeting of... Read more
No Consensus Reached for FCC on “Symbol Rate” Issues
ARRL-initiated efforts for rival parties to reach consensus on some of the issues they raised in the so-called “Symbol Rate” proceeding have ended. In... Read more
Equipment
EXTRAFLEX BURY /.400″ – Low loss Coax Cable
EXTRAFLEX BURY /.400″ [10,3 mm / 0,405 inches Cable] WHY CHOOSE THIS CABLE: – The only 10,3mm coax that can be use bo... Read more
Ultra-compact transceiver Lab599 Discovery TX-500
The Lab599 Discovery covers 160-6 meters, all modes, with a maximum power output of 10 W. It comes with true desktop-radio features, like auto-notch,... Read more
Compact In-Line stereo DSP noise cancelling module -BHI
Compact In-Line stereo DSP noise cancelling module £179.95 Net Price (ex VAT) £ 149.96 Add to Cart Compact In-Line 0.270 kg Weight: A-COMPACT IN-LINE... Read more
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Recent Posts
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Antenna Polarization [ ARRL PODCAST ]
Your antenna’s polarization can make a big difference in how well you can hear, and be heard — especially on VHF and up. Read more
Chameleon MPAS 2 NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) Antenna
“Part 2 of my look at the Chameleon MPAS 2.0 Modular Portable Antenna System. I set the antenna up in the horizontal NVIS (Near Vertical Inciden... Read more
Overview of the Icom IC-9700 SDR VHF/UHF Transceiver
Following on from our initial ‘Introduction to the IC-9700 VHF/UHF/1200 MHz Base Station SDR Transceiver’ video, we have put together a more in-depth,... Read more
Award for Top Homebrew Designers in Amateur Radio Announced
The ICQ Podcast has announced a partnership to establish an annual “Homebrew Heroes Award” to recognize individuals, groups, or organizations that hel... Read more
RM Italy MLA100 Amplifier Demonstration
“Mark, W8BBQ show the RM Italy MLA100 amplifier to get over 100 watts from a QRP rig. 160 meters through 10 meters plus 6 meters. Allows you to... Read more
Major WSJT-X Upgrade Boosts FT4 into “a Finished Protocol for HF Contesting”
The WSJT Development Group has announced the “general availability” release of WSJT-X version 2.1.0. This major upgrade formally introduces FT4 as a f... Read more
International Telecommunication Union Accepts EURAO as a Sector Member
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) accepted the European Radio Amateurs’ Organization (EURAO) as a sector member at the recent meeting of... Read more
No Consensus Reached for FCC on “Symbol Rate” Issues
ARRL-initiated efforts for rival parties to reach consensus on some of the issues they raised in the so-called “Symbol Rate” proceeding have ended. In... Read more
VHF Newsletter 83 – New VHF Handbook
The latest edition of the VHF Newsletter has been mailed to all on the VHF mailing list and can be found here. The new version of the VHF Handbook, 8.... Read more
WB8VGE Wins the July QST Cover Plaque Award
The winning article for the July 2019 QST Cover Plaque award is “The Vibro-Debugger” by Mike Bryce, WB8VGE. The QST Cover Plaque Award — given t... Read more
Dutch IARU Member-Society Invites Hams to Participate in 2-Meter Propagation Experiment
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) member-society in the Netherlands, VERON, has invited radio amateurs from around the world to take part i... Read more
WSJT-X 2.1.0 is available!
WSJT-X 2.1.0 Description WSJT-X implements communication protocols or “modes” called FT4, FT8, JT4, JT9, JT65, QRA64, ISCAT, MSK144, and W... Read more
Clear Frequencies Requested for Storm Emergency Traffic
Storm Emergency Traffic IARU HF Championship Contesters: The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) is active on 14.325 MHz and 7.268 MHz in response to Category 1... Read more
3. LDMOS HF AMPLIFIER 100W INPUT 2400W OUTPUT BLF188XR 2 PCS 1.8-54 MHZ
LDMOS HF amplifier 90W input 2400W CW SSB output 1.8-54 MHz This a ready power amplifier. You will need a case and power supply only! Water-cooled h... Read more
FAA Reauthorization Act Language Serves to Exclude Vast Majority of Amateur Radio Towers
Language in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 will exclude all but a small number of Amateur Radio towers from mar... Read more
HWN, WX4NHC at National Hurricane Center to Activate for Tropical Storm Barry
Responding to Tropical Storm Barry, the Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) and WX4NHC— the Amateur Radio station at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miam... Read more
EXTRAFLEX BURY /.400″ – Low loss Coax Cable
EXTRAFLEX BURY /.400″ [10,3 mm / 0,405 inches Cable] WHY CHOOSE THIS CABLE: – The only 10,3mm coax that can be use bo... Read more
The K7RA Solar Update
Like June 24-27, July 7 had a new spot from cycle 25, according to the magnetic signature. This week’s brief appearance was last Sunday with a daily s... Read more
Hurricane Watch Net Keeping Close Watch on Tropical Storm Barry
Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) Manager Bobby Graves, KB5HAV, said the net is “keeping a very close eye” on Tropical Storm Barry, which could develop into a... Read more
W1AW, NU1AW to be Headquarters Multipliers for the IARU HF Championship
During the IARU HF Championship contest July 13 – 14, the ARRL HQ station will be W1AW/7, on the air from Nevada with Tom Taormina, K5RC, as control o... Read more
2 Meter Band Explorations
“This band-exploration video looks at the amateur 2 meter band. We walk through the band. I talk about frequency coordination and band plans. I... Read more
Chameleon MPAS 2.0 Modular Portable Antenna System
“Chameleon Antennas recently updated their Modular Portable Antenna System or MPAS with the goal of it being the most versatile, high performanc... Read more
IARU President Offers Assurances Regarding French 144 – 146 MHz Allocation Proposal
International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA, said his organization empathizes with the concerns of radio amateurs worldw... Read more
Chinese CAS-7B Satellite Carrying an FM Transponder to Launch
Another Amateur Radio satellite is set to launch from China. CAMSAT CEO Alan Kung, BA1DU, reports that CAS-7B (BP-1B) is expected to launch on July 22... Read more