Cumberland Amateur Radio Club
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SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) August
SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES)
UTC Dates and Times
Begin: Saturday August 08, 2026 at 1200Z
End: Sunday August 09, 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.
August Theme — Home Brew Key
If you have ever made your own key, use it in this months Sprintathon.
You will earn 5 Bonus Points for each QSO made using your Home Brew Key on the sending side of the QSO.
(These Bonus Points are not applicable to the receiving side of the QSO.)
Earn an Additional 100 Bonus Points for submitting your Comments and a Photo of your Home Brew Key when submitting your contest results.
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.