The 2018 CQ World-Wide DX Contest. SSB: October 27-28 CW: November 24-25. Starts 00:00:00 UTC Saturday Ends 23:59:59 UTC Sunday. I. OBJECTIVE: For amateurs around the world to contact as many other amateurs in as many CQ zones and countries as possible. II. BANDS: Six bands only: 1.8, 3.5, 7, 14, 21 and 28 MHz.
What is CQ WW RTTY contest?
CQ WW RTTY contest, held the last full weekend of September each year, is the world’s most popular digital mode contest. While it has many similarities, there are different scoring and multiplier rules.
What is the CQ WW?
The CQ WW is the largest Amateur Radio competition in the world. Over 35,000 participants take to the airwaves on the last weekend of October (SSB) and November (CW) with the goal of making as many contacts with as many different DXCC entities and CQ Zones as possible.
Who can participate in the DXCC competition?
B. DX Clubs: Participation is limited to club members residing within EITHER the DXCC country where the club is located OR within a 400 km radius circle from the center of club. National organizations (e.g., JARL, REF or DARC) are not eligible for the club competition. Single-operator entries may only contribute to one club.
What is the CQ WW RTTY DX Contest Committee?
JUDGING: The CQ WW RTTY DX Contest Committee is responsible for checking and adjudicating the contest entries. Entrants are expected to follow the rules and good amateur radio practices. Violation of the rules of the contest or unsportsmanlike conduct may lead to disciplinary action by the Committee.
What are the CQ worked all zones rules?
The CQ Worked All Zones rules are the standard. Country: A multiplier of one (1) for each different country contacted on each band. The DXCC entity list, Worked All Europe (WAE) multiplier list plus IG9/IH9, and continental boundaries are the standards for defining country multipliers.
