Cumberland Amateur Radio Club
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SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) January
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