ARRL Kids Day January
2026-01-03 13:00 - 18:59 (America/New_York) | On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg, PA, United States
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday January 03, 2026 at 1800Z
End: Saturday January 03, 2026 at 2359Z
EVENT WEBSITE: https://www.arrl.org/Kids-Day/
The first Saturday in January is Kids Day — the time to get youngsters on the air to share in the joy and fun that Amateur Radio can provide. [Editor’s Note: There is a second Kids Day each year in June, usually on the third Saturday of the month.]
Sponsored by the Boring (Oregon) Amateur Radio Club, this event has a simple exchange, suitable for younger operators:
First Name,
Age,
Location, and
Favorite Color.
After that, the contact can be as long or as short as each participant prefers.
Kids Day is the perfect opportunity to open your shack door and invite kids over to see what Amateur Radio has to offer.

ARRL RTTY Roundup
2026-01-03 13:00 - 2026-01-04 18:59 (America/New_York)
ARRL RTTY Roundup
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday January 3, 2026 1800Z
End: Sunday January 4, 2026 2359Z
EVENT WEBSITE link: https://www.arrl.org/rtty-roundup/

SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) January
2026-01-10 07:00 - 2026-01-11 18:59 (America/New_York)
SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) January
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday January 10, 2026 at 1200Z
End: Sunday January 11, 2026 at 2359Z
The event follows the same UTC year-round. The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.
Eastern Standard Local Dates and Times
Begins: Saturday 07:00 a.m.
Ends: Sunday 06:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Saving Local Dates and Times
Begins: Saturday 08:00 a.m.
Ends: Sunday 07:59 p.m.
This event repeats each month beginning on the second Saturday.
Operate up to 36 hours.
Event Website: https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/

The SKCC Weekend Sprintathon often features some type of Bonus Points.
January Theme — Winter Bands.
This month the bonus involves contacts made on the WINTER BANDS — 160 Meters and 80 Meters.
SKCC QSOs made in the 160 meter and 80 meter bands earn 5 bonus points.

SKCC runs a monthly activity, which is a great environment for getting comfortable with contest-like CW QSOs.
The Weekend Sprintathon (WES) spans a weekend, each with a fun theme for collecting bonus points.
These events provide a great opportunity for those seeking various SKCC recognition levels, besides contacting friends old and new!
Typically, SKCC operators will QRS to the speed of the station calling them

North American QSO Party CW January
2026-01-10 13:00 - 2026-01-11 01:00 (America/New_York)
UTC Dates and Times:
January Event NAQP CW
Start: Saturday January 10, 2026 at 1800Z
End: Sunday January 11, 2026 at 0600Z
Note: NAQP CW January Event usually takes place the second full weekend of January.

August Event NAQP CW
Start: Saturday August 01, 2026 at 1800Z
End: Sunday August 02, 2026 at 0600Z
Note: NAQP CW August Event usually takes place the first full weekend of August.

North American QSO Party SSB January
2026-01-17 13:00 - 2026-01-18 01:00 (America/New_York)
UTC Dates and Times:
January Event NAQP SSB
Start: Saturday January 17, 2026 at 1800Z
End: Sunday January 18, 2026 at 0600Z
Note: The NAQP SSB January Event usually takes place the third full weekend of January.

August Event NAQP SSB
Start: Saturday August 15, 2026 at 1800Z
End: Sunday August 16, 2026 at 0600Z
Note: The NAQP SSB August Event usually takes place the third full weekend of August.

ARRL VHF Contest January
2026-01-17 14:00 - 2026-01-18 22:59 (America/New_York)
ARRL VHF Contest January
UTC Dates and Times:
Begin: Saturday January 17, 2026 at 1900Z
End: Monday January 19, 2026 at 0359Z

See the ARRL website for complete contest rules.
For your convenience, you may wish to use our Event Website link.
#####

CQ WW 160 Meter Contest CW
2026-01-23 17:00 - 2026-01-25 16:59 (America/New_York)
CQ World Wide 160 Meter Contest CW
UTC Dates and Times:
Begin: January 23, 2026 at 2200Z
End: January 25, 2026 at 2159Z
Rules, Scoring, Reporting and a lot of Additional Information on their website.
For your convenience, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link.

Contest Sponsor: World Wide Radio Operators Foundation
Website URL: https://wwrof.org

SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) January
2026-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS)
UTC Date and Time:
Begin: Wednesday January 28, 2026 0000 Z
End: Wednesday January 28, 2026 0200 Z
Always the 4th Wednesday UTC at 0000Z for two hours.
The event follows the same UTC year-round. The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.
Eastern Standard — Local Dates and Times
Begins: Tuesday 07:00 p.m.
Ends: Tuesday 08:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Saving — Local Dates and Times
Begins: Tuesday 08:00 p.m.
Ends: Tuesday 09:59 p.m.

Exchange: RST, QTH (State), Name, SKCC Number
Event Web Site Link: https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekday_sprint/

School Club Roundup February
2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-02-13 18:59 (America/New_York)
School Club Roundup
UTC Dates and Times for February Event
Start: Monday February 09, 2026 at 1300Z
End: Friday February 13, 2026 at 2359Z
The second full school week in February

UTC Dates and Times for October Event
Start: Monday October 19, 2026 at 1300Z
End: Friday October 23, 2026 at 2359Z
The third full school week in October

Operate no more than 6 hours per day (24 hour period)
Operate no more than 24 hours total during the 107 hour contest period (Monday through Friday).
Contest Exchange: RS(T) + Class + State/Province/Country
Class Information: Individual (I), School Club or Group (S), Non-School Club or Group (C)

Rules, Scoring, Reporting and lots of Additional Information on their website.
Information about generating your Participation Certification appears on their website.
For your convenience, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link.
Most Importantly: Have Fun !

CQ WPX Contest RTTY
2026-02-13 19:00 - 2026-02-15 18:59 (America/New_York)
CQ WPX Contest RTTY
UTC Dates and Times
Start: Saturday February 14, 2026 at 0000Z
End: Sunday February 15, 2026 at 2359Z
Always the Second Full Weekend in February
Single Operators may operate up to 30 hours during that contest period.
Rules, Scoring, Reporting and lots of Additional Information on their website.
For your convenience, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link.

Contest Sponsor: World Wide Radio Operators Foundation
Website URL: https://wwrof.org

SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) February
2026-02-14 07:00 - 2026-02-15 18:59 (America/New_York)
SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) February
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday February 14, 2026 at 1200Z
End: Sunday February 15, 2026 at 2359Z
The event follows the same UTC year-round. The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.
Eastern Standard Local Dates and Times
Begins: Saturday 07:00 a.m.
Ends: Sunday 06:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Saving Local Dates and Times
Begins: Saturday 08:00 a.m.
Ends: Sunday 07:59 p.m.
This event repeats each month beginning on the second Saturday.
Operate up to 36 hours.
EVENT WEBSITE link: https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/

The SKCC Weekend Sprintathon often features some type of Bonus Points.
February theme — BOAT ANCHOR equipment (big, heavy rigs that use vacuum tubes)
BOAT ANCHOR stations will count the number of vacuum tubes in their radio gear — Transmitters, Receivers, Transceivers, VFO and certain additional gear.
See the SKCC website (listed above) for specific information.
BOAT ANCHOR stations will count the number of tubes in their radio equipment and transmit that number in their Exchange.
Stations receiving such a BOAT ANCHOR exchange will be awarded that number of Bonus Points.
The BOAT ANCHOR station itself does not earn these Bonus Points (presumably unless they work another BOAT ANCHOR station and receive his/her tube count).

SKCC runs a monthly activity, which is a great environment for getting comfortable with contest-like CW QSOs.
The Weekend Sprintathon (WES) spans a weekend, each with a fun theme for collecting bonus points.
These events provide a great opportunity for those seeking various SKCC recognition levels, besides contacting friends old and new!
Typically, SKCC operators will QRS to the speed of the station calling them

ARRL International DX Contest CW
2026-02-20 19:00 - 2026-02-22 18:59 (America/New_York)
ARRL International DX Contest CW
UTC Dates and Times:
Begin: Saturday February 21, 2025 at 0000Z
End: Sunday February 22, 2025 at 2359Z
Always the third full weekend of February
Additional Information on their website.
For your convenience, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link.

SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) February
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS)
UTC Date and Time:
Begin: Wednesday February 25, 2026 0000 Z
End: Wednesday February 25, 2026 0200 Z
Always the 4th Wednesday UTC at 0000Z for two hours.
The event follows the same UTC year-round. The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.
Eastern Standard — Local Dates and Times
Begins: Tuesday 07:00 p.m.
Ends: Tuesday 08:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Saving — Local Dates and Times
Begins: Tuesday 08:00 p.m.
Ends: Tuesday 09:59 p.m.

Exchange: RST, QTH (State), Name, SKCC Number
Event Web Site Link: https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekday_sprint/

CQ WW 160 Meter Contest SSB
2026-02-27 17:00 - 2026-03-01 16:59 (America/New_York)
CQ World Wide 160 Meter SSB
UTC Dates and Times:
Begin: February 27, 2026 at 2200Z
End: March 01, 2026 at 2159Z
Rules, Scoring, Reporting and a lot of Additional Information on their website.
For your convenience, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link.

Contest Sponsor: World Wide Radio Operators Foundation
Website URL: https://wwrof.org

North American QSO Party RTTY February
2026-02-28 13:00 - 2026-03-01 00:59 (America/New_York)
UTC Dates and Times:
February Event NAQP RTTY
Start: Saturday February 28, 2026 at 1800Z
End: Sunday March 01, 2026 at 0559Z
Note: The NAQP RTTY February Event usually takes place the last Saturday of February.

July Event NAQP RTTY
Start: Saturday July 18, 2026 at 1800Z
End: Sunday July 19, 2026 at 0559Z
Note: The NAQP RTTY July Event usually takes place the third full weekend of July.

ARRL International DX Contest SSB
2026-03-06 19:00 - 2026-03-08 18:59 (America/New_York)
ARRL International DX Contest SSB
UTC Dates and Times:
Begin: March 07, 2026 at 0000Z
End: March 08, 2026 at 2359Z
Always the first full weekend of March
Contest Rules, Scoring, Reporting and a lot of Additional Information on their website.
For your convenience, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link.

SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) March
2026-03-14 08:00 - 2026-03-15 19:59 (America/New_York)
SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) March
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday March 14, 2026 at 1200Z
End: Sunday March 15, 2026 at 2359Z
The event follows the same UTC year-round. The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.
Eastern Standard Local Dates and Times
Begins: Saturday 07:00 a.m.
Ends: Sunday 06:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Saving Local Dates and Times
Begins: Saturday 08:00 a.m.
Ends: Sunday 07:59 p.m.

This event repeats each month beginning on the second Saturday.
Operate up to 36 hours.
NOTE: Daylight Saving Time will have taken effect prior to this event
If you use our UTC Dates and Times (on this page) you will be “right on track”.

The SKCC Weekend Sprintathon often features some type of Bonus Points.
March theme — Bug and Cootie keys (Sideswiper hand key)
Bonus points will be earned by contacting stations that are using a bug or cootie (sideswiper).
Stations using one of those keys should make note in their exchange by sending name/b (for BUG) or name/ss (for SIDESWIPER (cootie).

SKCC runs a monthly activity, which is a great environment for getting comfortable with contest-like CW QSOs.
The Weekend Sprintathon (WES) spans a weekend, each with a fun theme for collecting bonus points.
These events provide a great opportunity for those seeking various SKCC recognition levels, besides contacting friends old and new!
Typically, SKCC operators will QRS to the speed of the station calling them.

SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) March
2026-03-24 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS)
UTC Date and Time:
Begin: Wednesday March 25, 2026 0000 Z
End: Wednesday March 25, 2026 0200 Z
Always the 4th Wednesday UTC at 0000Z for two hours.
The event follows the same UTC year-round. The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.
Eastern Standard — Local Dates and Times
Begins: Tuesday 07:00 p.m.
Ends: Tuesday 08:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Saving — Local Dates and Times
Begins: Tuesday 08:00 p.m.
Ends: Tuesday 09:59 p.m.

Exchange: RST, QTH (State), Name, SKCC Number
Event Web Site Link: https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekday_sprint/

CQ WPX Contest SSB
2026-03-27 20:00 - 2026-03-29 19:59 (America/New_York)
CQ WPX Contest SSB
UTC Dates and Times:
Start: Saturday March 28, 2026 at 0000Z
End: Sunday March 29, 2026 at 2359Z
Always the Last Full Weekend of March
Rules, Scoring, Reporting and a lot of Additional Information on their website.
For your convenience, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link.

Contest Sponsor: World Wide Radio Operators Foundation
Website URL: https://wwrof.org

SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) April
2026-04-11 08:00 - 2026-04-12 19:59 (America/New_York)
SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES)
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday April 11, 2026 at 1200Z
End: Sunday April 12, 2026 at 2359Z
The event follows the same UTC year-round. The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.
Eastern Standard Local Dates and Times
Begins: Saturday 07:00 a.m.
Ends: Sunday 06:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Saving Local Dates and Times
Begins: Saturday 08:00 a.m.
Ends: Sunday 07:59 p.m.

This event repeats each month beginning on the second Saturday.
Operate up to 36 hours.
Event website link: https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/

The SKCC Weekend Sprintathon often features some type of Bonus Points.
April Theme — EASTER EGGS and PETER RABBIT.
There are ten Easter Egg stations and one Peter Rabbit station mentioned on the SKCC Weekend Sprintathon web page.
Detailed listings of the Easter Egg and Peter Rabbit station call signs can be found on the SKCCGroup.com website (see above).

SKCC runs a monthly activity, which is a great environment for getting comfortable with contest-like CW QSOs.
The Weekend Sprintathon (WES) spans a weekend, each with a fun theme for collecting bonus points.
These events provide a great opportunity for those seeking various SKCC recognition levels, besides contacting friends old and new!
Typically, SKCC operators will QRS to the speed of the station calling them.

ARRL Rookie Roundup SSB
2026-04-19 14:00 - 19:59 (America/New_York)
ARRL Rookie Roundup SSB
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Sunday April 19, 2026 at 1800 Z
End: Sunday April 19, 2026 at 2359 Z

Event Website: http://www.arrl.org/rookie-roundup/

SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) April
2026-04-21 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS)
UTC Date and Time:
Begin: Wednesday April 22, 2026 0000 Z
End: Wednesday April 22, 2026 0200 Z
Always the 4th Wednesday UTC at 0000Z for two hours.
The event follows the same UTC year-round. The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.
Eastern Standard — Local Dates and Times
Begins: Tuesday 07:00 p.m.
Ends: Tuesday 08:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Saving — Local Dates and Times
Begins: Tuesday 08:00 p.m.
Ends: Tuesday 09:59 p.m.

Exchange: RST, QTH (State), Name, SKCC Number
Event Web Site Link: https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekday_sprint/

SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) May
2026-05-09 08:00 - 2026-05-10 19:59 (America/New_York)
SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES)
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday May 09, 2026 at 1200Z
End: Sunday May 10, 2026 at 2359Z
The event follows the same UTC year-round. The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.
Eastern Standard Local Dates and Times
Begins: Saturday 07:00 a.m.
Ends: Sunday 06:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Saving Local Dates and Times
Begins: Saturday 08:00 a.m.
Ends: Sunday 07:59 p.m.

This event repeats each month beginning on the second Saturday.
Operate up to 36 hours.
Event Website: https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/

The SKCC Weekend Sprintathon often features some type of Bonus Points.
The May Bonus Points are awarded for making contact with an Operator who became a SKCC member in the FIRST YEAR year of its existence (2006).
Those operators have an SKCC Number that is less than 2546. 5 Bonus Points are awarded for each such QSO.

SKCC runs a monthly activity, which is a great environment for getting comfortable with contest-like CW QSOs.
The Weekend Sprintathon (WES) spans a weekend, each with a fun theme for collecting bonus points.
These events provide a great opportunity for those seeking various SKCC recognition levels, besides contacting friends old and new!
Typically, SKCC operators will QRS to the speed of the station calling them.

SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS) May
2026-05-26 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
SKCC Straight Key Sprint (SKS)
UTC Date and Time:
Begin: Wednesday May 27, 2026 0000 Z
End: Wednesday May 27, 2026 0200 Z
Always the 4th Wednesday UTC at 0000Z for two hours.
The event follows the same UTC year-round. The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.
Eastern Standard — Local Dates and Times
Begins: Tuesday 07:00 p.m.
Ends: Tuesday 08:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Saving — Local Dates and Times
Begins: Tuesday 08:00 p.m.
Ends: Tuesday 09:59 p.m.

Exchange: RST, QTH (State), Name, SKCC Number
Event Web Site Link: https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekday_sprint/

CQ WPX Contest CW
2026-05-29 20:00 - 2026-05-31 19:59 (America/New_York)
CQ WPX Contest CW
UTC Dates and Times:
Start: Saturday May 30, 2026 at 0000Z
End: Sunday May 31, 2026 at 2359Z
Always the Last Full Weekend of May
Rules, Scoring, Reporting and a lot of Additional Information on their website.
For your convenience, please use our EVENT WEBSITE link.
Event Website: https://wwrof.org
Contest Sponsor: World Wide Radio Operators Foundation

Atlantic Canada QSO Party
2026-06-06 08:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Atlantic Canada QSO Party
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick Nova Scotia
(VO1/2, VY2, VE9, and VA/VE1)
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday June 06, 2026 1200Z
End: Sunday June 07, 2026 0200Z
Event Website: https://www.acqp.ca
Rules Website: https://www.acqp.ca/rules/

ARRL International Digital Contest
2026-06-06 14:00 - 2026-06-07 19:59 (America/New_York)
ARRL International Digital Contest
Digital Modes, excluding RTTY
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday June 06, 2026 at 1800Z
End: Sunday June 07, 2026 at 2359Z

Event Website: http://www.arrl.org/arrl-digital-contest/

#####

SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) June
2026-06-13 08:00 - 2026-06-14 19:59 (America/New_York)
SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES)
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday June 13, 2026 at 1200Z
End: Sunday June 14, 2026 at 2359Z
The event follows the same UTC year-round. The local time will change as Daylight Saving Time takes effect or ends.
Eastern Standard Local Dates and Times
Begins: Saturday 07:00 a.m.
Ends: Sunday 06:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Saving Local Dates and Times
Begins: Saturday 08:00 a.m.
Ends: Sunday 07:59 p.m.

This event repeats each month beginning on the second Saturday.
Operate up to 36 hours.
Event Website: https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/

The SKCC Weekend Sprintathon often features some type of Bonus Points.
The June Bonus Point theme consists of two parts.
Part 1 — Old Timers. Operators who were licensed 25 or greater years ago will transmit their name/XX, where XX is their total number of years the operator has been licensed. Stations on the receiving end of such QSOs will sum those XX numbers as their award.
Part 2 — Summer Bands. SKCC contacts made on 15, 10, and 6 meter bands will be awarded 5 Bonus Points for each such QSO.

SKCC runs a monthly activity, which is a great environment for getting comfortable with contest-like CW QSOs.
The Weekend Sprintathon (WES) spans a weekend, each with a fun theme for collecting bonus points.
These events provide a great opportunity for those seeking various SKCC recognition levels, besides contacting friends old and new!
Typically, SKCC operators will QRS to the speed of the station calling them.

ARRL VHF Contest June
2026-06-13 14:00 - 2026-06-14 22:59 (America/New_York)
ARRL VHF Contest June
UTC Date and Time
Begin: Saturday June 13, 2026 at 1800Z
End: Monday June 15, 2026 at 0259Z
Always the second full weekend in June.

Event Website: https://www.arrl.org/june-vhf/
See the ARRL website for complete contest rules.
For your convenience, you may wish to use our Event Website link.
#####

ARRL Kids Day June
2026-06-20 14:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
ARRL Kids Day — June Event
UTC Date and Time
Begin: Saturday June 20, 2026 at 1800Z
End: Saturday June 20, 2026 at 2359Z

From ARRL Web:
The third Saturday in June is Kids Day — the time to get youngsters on the air to share in the joy and fun that Amateur Radio can provide.
[Editor’s Note: There is another Kids Day each year in January, usually on the first Saturday of the month.]
Sponsored by the Boring (Oregon) Amateur Radio Club, this event has a simple exchange, suitable for younger operators:
First Name,
Age,
Location, and
Favorite Color.
After that, the contact can be as long or as short as each participant prefers.
Kids Day is the perfect opportunity to open your shack door and invite kids over to see what Amateur Radio has to offer.
