Today: Monday, July 27
Phone/SSB
Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest – 0100Z-0159Z Tuesday (6:00-6:59 PM PDT Monday), 160 through 6 meters. Exchange RS plus age category. This short event is Monday evening Pacific time.
CW
QCX Challenge runs 1300Z-1400Z (6:00-7:00 AM PDT) and 1900Z-2000Z (noon-1:00 PM PDT); QRP stations are especially welcome. ICWC Medium Speed Test uses the same two windows; exchange name and QSO number.
OK1WC Memorial is 1630Z-1729Z (9:30-10:29 AM PDT) on 80 and 40 meters. Keep a clean serial-number log.
Digital
RSGB FT4 Contest is 1900Z-2100Z (noon-2:00 PM PDT), on 80 through 10 meters. A good compact option for FT4 operators.
Tomorrow Look-Ahead: Tuesday, July 28
Phone/SSB
Phone Weekly Test is 0230Z-0300Z Wednesday (7:30-8:00 PM PDT Tuesday).
CW
Tuesday's Telegraphy Contest is 1930Z-2030Z (12:30-1:30 PM PDT) on 80 and 40 meters.
Digital
None found in the current calendar window.
Operating Note
For the short contests, set up your logging and exchange before the start; the strongest activity is usually early in the hour.
Sources
WA7BNM Contest Calendar; sponsor rules linked above; ARRL Contest Calendar cross-check.
