Ham Radio Contest Score Rumors
Archived claimed scores and rumor lists for major amateur radio contests (1993-2007)
Description
This resource compiles claimed scores, often referred to as "rumor scores," for numerous amateur radio contests, providing a historical snapshot of competitive activity from 1993 through 2007. It lists entries for prominent events such as CQWW CW, ARRL Sweepstakes, IOTA Contest, and various NAQP events, categorized by year and contest. Each entry typically includes the contest name and the month/year of operation, allowing users to quickly navigate to specific contest periods. The site also references the 3830 Web Page on Contesting.com as the primary submission portal for these claimed scores.
The collection offers a unique perspective on contest participation and performance trends over more than a decade, preceding the widespread adoption of real-time score reporting systems. While not official results, these rumor scores provided early indications of top performers and overall activity levels for a wide array of HF and some VHF contests, including ARRL 10M and CQWW VHF. The historical data can be useful for analyzing past contest popularity, identifying consistently strong operators, or simply reminiscing about earlier competitive eras in amateur radio.