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Minnesota Wireless Association, the Minnesota contesting connection.

Nightly Talk Around Net sparked many new ideals and has promoted Amateur Radio in our area with things like, ARES, Skywarn Classes, Field Day, VE testing, Internet and other events that bring our Hams together as one big family.

2tone is a free RTTY software engine for windows that can be interfaced by several ham radio programs like N1MM WriteLog QARtest and others

RFI mailing list at contesting.com

Ham radio Blog, focusing on homebrewing and testing antennas, rig mods and contesting.

An introduction to RDF contesting in southern California, updated from a paper originally submitted for Proceedings of the 1992 West Coast VHF/UHF Conference.

Ham radio activities, from satellite operations, eme communications, dxing and contesting, qsling and direction findings, are just some of ham radio exciting activities

Contesting Norway, forums on contesting from scandinavia.

Discussion about open wire line on tower talk

When I tell friends that I enjoy amateur radio contesting, their reaction is usually a quizzical stare. "What's that?" It is hard to explain in the span of a cocktail conversation, so here is the answer.

Getting started on RTTY contesting. A PDF by ED Muns, presented at CTU conterst university, about amateur radio RTTY Contesting

Win32 command line utility, that allows you to create Master Callsign Database file (DTA), used in many contesting programs, from different logs in ADIF, Cabrillo, and plain text formats.

After a year of preparation, 150 students and 11 professors participated in 10 hours of intense Contesting instruction covering some 22 topics, with over 400 pages of text

Fellowship for all Amateur Radio Operators of Rockingham County. Home of the N4IV repeater system. Licensing classes, testing, ARES, and Skywarn

This online project guide details the construction of a homebrew boom microphone system. It details the assembly of a microphone shell from a 3/4" PVC pipe section and an end cap, requiring a drilled hole for a snug fit of the electret or condenser mic element. The internal wiring schematic specifies a **2.2 K** resistor and a **47 uF** polar capacitor for signal conditioning, with a circuit diagram provided for integration with IC-706 series transceivers. The guide outlines the use of CAT-5 cable for internal connections, incorporating strain relief at the rear of the mic shell, and an inline 3.5 mm jack to facilitate an external _PTT_ line, designed for a foot-mounted switch. Further construction involves fabricating a microphone shock mount from a 2-inch PVC connector, detailing the creation of four "fingers" and the insertion of screw-eyes for attaching elastic bands, which are twisted 180 degrees for tensioning and vibration isolation. A foam wind screen is also incorporated into the microphone assembly, secured with adhesive. The boom arm itself is repurposed from an articulated architect lamp, with the original lamp assembly converted into a **60 watt** resistive load for testing power sources. Microphone cabling is secured to the boom arm using wire ties, ensuring sufficient slack at hinge points to maintain articulation. The boom base is mounted to a bookshelf, requiring specific positioning to achieve proper microphone placement in front of the operator. Performance evaluation of the microphone system is conducted through on-air audio signal reports from other amateur radio operators. DXZone Focus: Online Project Guide | Boom Microphone Construction | Electret Mic Element | PTT Line

NRSC AM bandwidth measurements with the loop antenna

Ukrainian radioamateur on HF: DX News, Contesting, Propagation, Conference, Photo, Radioamateur Map, Online Logs etc.

Aggregating real-time contest scores, this online scoreboard serves as a central hub for participants and spectators to monitor live progress during amateur radio competitions. It directly interfaces with widely used contest logging programs, collecting score data as operators make contacts. The platform then processes and displays these scores on dedicated contest pages, offering an immediate overview of standings. Supporting a diverse range of **DX contests**, the system accommodates various operating modes and rulesets. It facilitates score tracking for events like the YB DX RTTY, RSGB Commonwealth (BERU), EA PSK63, and the South America 10 Meter contest, among others. This functionality allows contesters to gauge their performance against competitors instantaneously, fostering dynamic participation. The scoreboard's integration with multiple contest log software applications ensures broad compatibility, making it accessible to a significant portion of the contesting community. It provides a crucial service by centralizing score visibility, enhancing the competitive experience for **amateur radio operators** worldwide.

Amateur Tosno contest club Russia ATCC was founded 25.08.2008. ATCC invites everyone who loves ham radio, CW, dx, ssb, digi and contesting, to become a member.

On this page you will find information about previous, current and future operations of our contest team, different articles, links and info about contesting, DXing, contests calendar, propagation, antennas, equipment, awards, and much more.

Valley of the Moon Amateur Radio Club website provides information on club events, history, officers, licensing, and how to join. Users can download newsletters, hamfest flyers, and net scripts. The club serves the Sonoma Valley wine country, holding monthly meetings, weekly nets, and breakfast gatherings. The club call sign, W6AJF, honors Frank Jones, an Amateur Radio pioneer. Various events are listed on the site, including picnics, VE testing, and breakfast nets.

K8CU technical topics article about high voltage breakdown tester necessary for testing of any high voltage components like vacuum tubes, high voltage capacitors, vacuum relay

SCCC web site

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.

Contesting, IOTA, DXPeditions, DX, and much more.....worth a click!

Tac Log is a free input format log book for VHF/UHF/SHF contests. Where most other programs dictate the order and format of the input data during contesting, TACLog gives you freedom of operation, both on the air and on your computer. EDI format and Region 1 rules compliant.

Right Mark Audio Analyzer is a suite designed for testing quality of any audio devices, be it a sound card, an MP3 player, a consumer CD/DVD player or a radio.

MFSK is an easy-to-use chat mode for real-time amateur contacts, nets and bulletin transmissions, but not intended for contesting or Bulletin Board System (BBS) use. It is a half-duplex non-Automatic Repeat ReQuest (ARQ) forward-error-correcting (FEC) mode. It performs well on long-path fading conditions and in the presence of interference

The Club Radio Amateur de Québec (CRAQ) is a prominent amateur radio club based in Québec, Canada, dedicated to fostering interest and participation in amateur radio. It provides a platform for local hams to connect, share knowledge, and engage in various radio-related activities, including **DXing**, contesting, and technical experimentation. The club supports its members through regular meetings, technical presentations, and organized operating events, aiming to enhance their skills and enjoyment of the hobby. CRAQ also plays a role in public service communications, often collaborating with local authorities for emergency preparedness and response. CRAQ's activities include operating club stations, organizing **field day** events, and offering training sessions for new licensees. Members frequently participate in provincial and national contests, contributing to the club's competitive standing. The club maintains a network of repeaters, providing reliable local communication infrastructure for its members and the broader amateur radio community in the Québec area. These resources facilitate daily QSO traffic and serve as critical links during community service operations.

Configure the Kenwood TS-590S for Digital Voice Keying DVK, a must for contesting.

Contesting (also known as radiosport) is a competitive activity pursued by amateur radio operators, read more about contesting at wikipedia

Lake county races/ares, volunteer auxillary communications group working under lake county emergency management agency. offical skywarn site for lake county. VE testing and radio clases offered. not-for profit 501(c)3

Review of the X1M HF QRP trasceiver by VE3FAL

The Caribbean Contesting Consortium is a contest club dedicated to fun, international friendship, and advancement of the contesting art through superior operating technique and maximum application of technology.

Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 days" is old fashion way. Be an amateur radio I'll bet you'll rounding the world just on a flash!

MM0BQI station, contesting, logbooks, various IOTA DXpeditions and more about Scotland

Ham radio contesting from Portland, Maine

General interest club with a slant toward contesting. Sponsor of the Wisconsin QSO Party

The cable testing approaches discussed in this article gives an idea about the electrical characteristics of a coaxial cable. Velocity of Propagation, Characteristics Impedance, Return Loss Measurement and more

Sleeping tecniques during contest operations. This article originally appeared in the National Contest Journal.

Producer of meter test equipment for electricity meters testing and calibration

Hamradio, contesting and dx by SM6WXO

An excellent guide to operating FT8 mode available in English, German and Czech that cover several aspects of the FT8 operations. Includes and exaustive guide to how configure FT8 software, how to conducto a QSO and how to operate DXPeditions in FT8 F/H mode. Covers aspects of FT4 contesting operations and interfacing with logging programs

How new technologies affect the art of contesting by DH1TW

A satirical look at the world of ham radio DXing and contesting. Not for those without a sense of humor or irony

Article on how to use logic analyzers for testing complex logic-digital circuits

The contest takes place the first full weekend of May (from 1800Z on Saturday May 5 to 0400Z Sunday May 6, and from 1100Z to 2100Z Sunday May 6). A total of 20 hours contesting!

Amateur radio contesting website - the motueka contest club zl1v

Contesting on VHF UHF and SHF in Czech Republic

PileUP! - magazine supporting OH contesting since 1996