[SFDXA] The ARRL Contest Update for June 28, 2017

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The ARRL Contest Update

June 28, 2017
Editor: Brian Moran, N9ADG <mailto:contest-update at arrl.org>
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IN THIS ISSUE

  * New HF Operators: RAC Canada Day Contest <#_270045902044051-NewHF>
  * Contest Summary <#_270045902044051-ContestSummary>
  * News: IARU Headquarters Stations, Mid-states VHF/UHF Conference,
    Drones, and more <#_270045902044051-News>
  * Word to the Wise: Non-Ionizing Radiation <#_270045902044051-Word>
  * Sights and Sounds: Space Weather Woman Interview, Contest University
    Presentations, and more <#_270045902044051-Sights>
  * Results: Field Day Social Media Tags, TBDC Preliminary Results, ARRL
    DX Line Scores <#_270045902044051-Results>
  * Operating Tip: Logging All of the Contact Information
    <#_270045902044051-OperatingTip>
  * Technical Topics and Information: Legacy Serial Interfaces, SDRs for
    Meteor Scatter, Sound Diffusers <#_270045902044051-Tech>
  * Conversation: Commencement <#_270045902044051-Conversation>
  * Contests <#_270045902044051-LogsDue>
  * Log Due Dates <#_270045902044051-LogsDue>

NEW HF OPERATORS - THINGS TO DO

With the RAC Canada Day Contest 
<http://wp.rac.ca/rac-canada-day-contest-rules/> coming up July 1, look 
for a lot of activity from our northern neighbor. Phone and CW are both 
allowed, and remember that Canada Amateurs have different frequency 
allocations <http://wp.rac.ca/rac-0-30-mhz-band-plan/> on some bands for 
phone - you're going to have to pay special attention to the frequency 
before you respond to a Phone CQ. Some VEs may be using special prefixes 
<http://wp.rac.ca/special-event-canada150/> for their calls, in 
celebration of Canada's 150th birthday.

CONTEST SUMMARY

Complete information <#_270045902044051-Contests> for all contests 
follows the Conversation <#_270045902044051-Conversation> section

*28 Jun - 10 Jul 2017*

*June 28*

  * SKCC Sprint
    <http://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekday_sprint/>
  * Phone Fray <http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf>
  * CWops Mini-CWT Test <http://www.cwops.org/cwt.html>

*June 29*

  * CWops Mini-CWT Test <http://www.cwops.org/cwt.html>

*June 30*

  * QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/summer_rules.htm>
  * NCCC RTTY Sprint <http://www.ncccsprint.com/rttyns.html>
  * NCCC Sprint <http://www.ncccsprint.com/rules.html>

*July 1*

  * RAC Canada Day Contest <http://wp.rac.ca/canada-day-contest-rules/>
  * FISTS Summer Slow Speed Sprint <http://fistsna.org/operating.html>
  * Venezuelan Ind. Day Contest <http://yv5rcv.org/reglasindep.aspx>
  * DL-DX RTTY Contest <http://www.drcg.de/dldxrtty/dl-dx-rtty-english.html>
  * Marconi Memorial HF Contest <http://www.arifano.it/contest_marconi.html>
  * Original QRP Contest <http://www.qrpcc.de/contestrules/oqrpr.html>
  * PODXS 070 Club 40m Firecracker Sprint
    <http://www.podxs070.com/o7o-club-sponsored-contests/40m-firecracker-sprint>

*July 2*

  * DARC 10-Meter Digital Contest
    <http://www.darc.de/referate/ukw-funksport/corona/teilnahmebedingungen/>

*July 3*

  * 10-10 Int. Spirit of 76 QSO Party
    <http://www.ten-ten.org/Forms/Spirit.pdf>
  * IQRP Quarterly Marathon
    <http://www.arimontebelluna.it/news/news_maratona_uk.htm>
  * RSGB 80m Club Championship, CW
    <http://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2017/r80mcc.shtml>

*July 4*

  * ARS Spartan Sprint
    <http://arsqrp.blogspot.com/2009/02/so-whats-spartan-sprint-and-how-do-i.html>

*July 5*

  * Phone Fray <http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf>
  * CWops Mini-CWT Test <http://www.cwops.org/cwt.html>

*July 6*

  * CWops Mini-CWT Test <http://www.cwops.org/cwt.html>
  * NRAU 10m Activity Contest
    <http://www.nrau.net/activity-contests/below-30mhz.html>

*July 7*

  * QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/summer_rules.htm>
  * NCCC RTTY Sprint <http://www.ncccsprint.com/rttyns.html>
  * NCCC Sprint <http://www.ncccsprint.com/rules.html>

*July 8*

  * FISTS Summer Unlimited Sprint <http://www.fistsna.org/operating.html>
  * IARU HF World Championship <http://www.arrl.org/iaru-hf-championship>
  * SKCC Weekend Sprintathon
    <http://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/>

*July 9*

  * QRP ARCI Summer Homebrew Sprint <http://www.qrparci.org/contests/>

*July 10*

  * CQC Great Colorado Gold Rush
    <http://www.coloradoqrpclub.org/contests/gold.htm>

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NEWS, PRESS RELEASES, AND GENERAL INTEREST

The IARU HF Contest will take place on July 8 and 9. Many country 
headquarter stations will be active, and Bob, N6TV, and Joe, OZ0J, have 
compiled the initial list for N1MM, Writelog, and Win-Test logging 
programs <http://bit.ly/itudtb%20> (zip file). If you have updates for 
the list, please send them to Joe 
<mailto:%20contest at oz0j.dk?subject=Update%20for%20IARU%20HQ%20List%20%28CU%29>. 

The Marconi Memorial HF CW Contest is July 1, 2017 at 1400 UTC to July 
2, 1359 UTC. The contest "commemorates the second century of Radio and 
its father: Guglielmo Marconi." This picture, taken at the Marconi site 
on Cape Cod, depicts the umbrella-like antenna that was used for 
trans-Atlantic traffic. The towers were constructed of 3" by 12" lumber, 
and were 210 feet high.

The possibility of a computer mouse running out of power in the middle 
of a computer game is enough to hinder adoption of wireless mice. 
Logitech has developed a charging mouse pad 
<http://newatlas.com/logitech-powerplay-wireless-charging-mousepad/49991> 
to alleviate that particular concern. It's only 2 millimeters thick, and 
uses electromagnetic resonance as the method of power transfer. The pad 
is said to be initially compatible with two Logitech mice models, and is 
set for release in August. (Dennis, N6KI)

Home Depot <http://www.homedepot.com/> sells some 2m/440 dual band 
antennas 
<http://www.homedepot.com/p/Tram-Amateur-Dual-Band-Magnet-Antenna-with-BNC-Male-Connector-1185-BNC/300026046> 
and other antenna accessories... through their website. According to 
their website, orders can be picked up with no shipping costs if they're 
delivered to your local Home Depot, or shipped with a minimum order of 
$45. (via LVRAC <http://www.lvrac.org/> )

The Mid-Atlantic States VHF Conference 
<http://www.packratvhf.com/Conference/vhf%20conf%202017.html> is 
scheduled for October 6-8, 2017, in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, and includes 
a number of sessions related to VHF/UHF contesting, including automation 
and rover operation. See the conference website 
<http://www.packratvhf.com/Conference/vhf%20conf%202017.html> for more 
information.

Flying a drone to inspect your tower and antennas could eliminate the 
need for a climb. For non-commercial uses, a drone operator generally 
does not need to be licensed, but using a drone for the business of 
tower inspections does require operator licensing. Here's an article 
that details what one person did to become licensed 
<http://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/0003/drones-can-be-useful-in--inspecting-towers-and-antennas/339869> 
as a commercial drone operator, and how they're using a drone for 
commercial broadcast tower inspections.

Drone aircraft used by hobbyists require registration, but that may 
change in the future as a result of a court case decided in May, 2017 
<https://www.recode.net/2017/5/19/15663436/us-drone-registration-rules-faa>. 
The FAA's website still states a requirement for drone registration, and 
according to an article by model aircraft enthusiasts 
<http://www.modelairplanenews.com/news-flash-appeals-court-strikes-faa-drone-registration/>, 
the FAA may be considering an appeal.

There may be more Amateur Radio operators in Cuba soon. According to an 
IARU Region 2 news article 
<http://www.iaru-r2.org/call-to-hold-amateur-radio-examinations-in-cuba/>, 
the Communications Ministry and Federación de Radioaficionados de Cuba 
(FRC) has called for examinations to be held on July 22. The 
examinations are held twice a year, where applicants must demonstrate 
competence in theory and practice. Cuba has over ten thousand licensed 
Amateur Radio operators.

Reservations at the Crowne Plaza Hotel <http://contesthotel.com> in 
Dayton, Ohio for the 2018 Contest University can be made starting June 
27, 2017. Use group code NTH.

WORD TO THE WISE

*Non-ionizing Radiation*

Electromagnetic radiation that does not have sufficient energy to 
displace electrons from their atoms. Radio Frequency (RF) radiation is 
non-ionizing.

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

If you're traveling to a different country for a contest, make sure you 
know what kind of power that you'll be using, and that your equipment is 
compatible with voltage and phase. This type of "surface mount 
switchboard" is found in Australia.

Dr. Tamitha Skov was interviewed by Tim, K3LR 
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7WBLTJSJow&feature=youtu.be>, during 
the 2017 Contest University. The interview covers her career path that 
led to her current status as the "Space Weather Woman."

Presentations <https://www.contestuniversity.com/files/> and videos 
<https://www.contestuniversity.com/videos/> from the 2017 Contest 
University <http://contestuniversity.com>, held in Dayton, Ohio, are now 
available.

The presentation entitled "Bouvet Island 2018" 
<https://www.topbanddinner.com/presentations/> given by Nodir, EY8MM, at 
the 2017 Topband Dinner <http://topbanddinner.com> is available on the 
Topband Dinner website. (Tim, K3LR, via Topband Reflector)

W0W was active in the Missouri QSO Party, and their video documents the 
multi-station setup 
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=5s&v=HIylS8kcX1E&app=desktop>, 
including antennas, operators, network, logging software setup. 
Operators included KE0HXL, N0SSC, K0KEV, WX5CW, WT2P and N0KTK. They 
were set up on the junction of three county lines.

In this YouTube video, R4WBF can be seen working a bunch of stations in 
the CW WPX contest <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBoglqzF_-k> at a CW 
speed of something over 40 words per minute. As contest videos go, this 
one would be pretty standard, except that then you realize that R4WBF is 
just 9 years old. (Ward, N0AX)

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RESULTS AND RECORDS

The Point Loma Amateur Radio Club's well appointed trailer kept 
(foreground) Bob, AI6KU, and frequent Contest Update contributor 
(background) Dennis, N6KI, busy on Phone as N6N during Field Day. [Photo 
courtesy of Jim, AI6KM]

Many stations announced and documented their ARRL Field Day 
<http://www.arrl.org/field-day> operations using the Twitter hashtag 
#ARRLFD. The WRTC 2018 folks were testing the various German station 
locations and equipment 
<http://wrtc2018.de/index.php/en/presse-2/newsflash/236-wrtc-test-session-2017> 
during Field Day weekend, too. Looking at some of the preliminary 
reports, conditions were better than 2016, and for some big stations it 
was a excellent, perhaps record, year for contacts. Check out this media 
coverage from the /Baltimore Sun/ 
<http://%20%20http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/breaking/bs-md-ham-radio-field-day-20170624-story.html%20>. 

WQ6X described operating in the All-Asian CW Contest in a recent blog 
entry 
<http://wq6x.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/technology-assists-nx6t-in-2017-all.html>. 
It captures the essence of operating in a contest where working U.S. 
stations is not the primary focus.

Line scores for the 2017 ARRL DX CW and Phone Contests are now available 
on the ARRL website <http://www.arrl.org/contest-results-articles>.

With the Summer Stew Perry Top Band Distance Challenge just completed a 
week ago, preliminary scores can be found on the Stew website 
<http://www.kkn.net/stew>. Logs are still being accepted until July 3 at 
tbdc at contesting.com <mailto:tbdc at contesting.com>.

OPERATING TIP

*Logging ALL of the **C**ontact **I**nformation*

It's good practice to log all pertinent information with your contacts, 
and ensure that information is also included when uploading to LOTW. 
Many HF operators collect counties, while VHF/UHF operators are 
interested in grid squares. When uploading logged contacts to LOTW, 
please make sure that this information is included with each contact, or 
make sure that your LOTW information includes your grid and county and 
that it's accurate for each contact. If you've already uploaded contacts 
to LOTW with incorrect information, you can correct it and upload those 
contacts again. See this document on fixing logs uploaded to LOTW 
<https://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%20Instructions/Fixing%20Your%20Log.pdf>.

TECHNICAL TOPICS AND INFORMATION

Older digital gear like RTTY demodulators can still be useful in certain 
situations, but it's getting harder to find computers that still include 
serial interfaces. Most laptops haven't had RS-232 serial interfaces for 
a number of years. USB to serial adapters are one option. Another is 
using an ESP8266 board to make a serial port available over your Wi-Fi 
network 
<https://hackaday.com/2015/09/18/transparent-esp8266-wifi-to-serial-bridge/>, 
so you can TELNET to your device. If you have an old terminal or 
computer you'd like to use to connect to the Internet, here's a solution 
that emulates a Hayes-compatible modem 
<http://www.bytecellar.com/2017/05/30/the-wonderful-wifi232-bbsing-has-literally-never-been-easier/> 
to connect via TELNET.

The RTL-SDR website has published a spate of projects that have 
potential applicability for contesters. One project shows how to 
integrate data collected from aircraft beacon broadcasts (ADSB) so that 
it can be queried through an Amazon Echo device 
<http://www.rtl-sdr.com/asking-an-amazon-echo-to-spot-planes-with-help-from-an-rtl-sdr-and-raspberry-pi/>. 
As source code is provided, it's a stepping stone to being able to 
retrieve packet spot information by voice command. Meteor scatter mode 
users may appreciate another article 
<https://netofstarsblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/radio-meteor-detection.html> 
detailing the detection of signal reflections using the waterfall of an 
SDR display.

A new design for sound-diffusing panels 
<http://newatlas.com/ultra-thin-sound-diffusers/49942/> like those used 
in performance spaces or studios, could achieve the same effect with 
just a fraction of the material. North Carolina State University did the 
research, which could ultimately result in sound diffusing panels being 
used in more applications than before. (Dennis, N6KI)

Some new research on the Sun's coronal mass ejections 
<https://phys.org/news/2017-06-sun-eruptions-earth-scientists.html> 
(CMEs) indicates that they are cloud-like structures, subject to 
amorphous behavior. Previous models indicated CMEs were more bubble-like 
in their behavior. The new thinking means that it may be more difficult 
to model or predict CME influences such as the solar wind, and therefore 
harder to model threats to Earth.

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CONVERSATION

*Commencement*

It's that time of year - school graduation. The contesting community has 
Contest University <http://contestuniversity.com>, Contest Academy, and 
number of contesting seminars as an adjunct to other events like 
hamfests and conventions, devoted to teaching aspects of the hobby. 
Imagine borrowing another aspect from learning institutions -- The 
Commencement speech:

"Good afternoon, ladies and gentleman. You may not know me personally, 
but like all of you, in a contest my qualifications are my callsign, and 
my exchange. Our peers include everyman: farmer, technician, homemaker, 
captain of industry, King. I'm flattered to have been asked to address 
our group at this occasion of you having completed this phase of 
instruction in radio contesting. I say this phase, because after we have 
all learned in these sessions from the titans of our hobby, we realize 
that mastering our hobby is a never-ending quest.

My task today is to point out some things that go beyond technique and 
practice. If you'll indulge me, I hope to inspire you to consider some 
issues that face our future.

That we are gathered in this room, inspired to practice what some would 
judge an anachronistic and quaint art, is testament to your enthusiasm 
and passion. However, looking around you, consider who is not here, who 
is under-represented in our ranks. Our numbers will only increase and 
remain strong if we encourage younger people and those that do not look 
like the majority of those in this room to share our interest.

You've met a number of people during your recent studies. Take advantage 
of those connections you've made, and consider honoring your instructors 
by becoming an instructor or mentor yourself. Our pursuit can always 
benefit from more Elmers.

Every generation of contesters has faced the challenge of competing 
against those that bend or outright break the rules, and ours is no 
different. What is different today is the ability to gather evidence of 
undesirable behavior in time to confront cheaters. Our resolution 
against cheaters should be accurate, firm, and fair. Where there is 
genuine ignorance, we should educate. Where there is willful intent to 
cheat, we should take appropriate action to disqualify offenders and 
require demonstration of reform before allowing them to compete again.

While you've learned techniques in your sessions that have been refined 
over time, remember that radio contesting is an evolving sport, and has 
evolved greatly from what it was just a few years ago. If an explanation 
given for a technique includes the phrase "We do it that way because 
it's always been done like that" then that technique should not be a 
'best practice'.

After you leave here, and when you contest, keep in mind how you can 
address some of these issues.

Consider bringing some of your new knowledge back to your radio club, 
and sharing it with other members. Inspire others to try contesting by 
communicating your enthusiasm.

Follow your own particular path in contesting by trying new modes, new 
categories, or new techniques. You don't have to like everything, but be 
continue to try new things, and keep learning.

To have a chance at that top 10 box, you're going to have to work hard 
and enter a lot of contests. Be mindful of your manners, and be a grown 
up on the radio. Don't be tempted to trade your integrity and reputation 
for a hollow and temporary "victory" by cheating.

Congratulations to this 2017 Class of Contesters. Get on the air, shake 
things up, invent or improve something, have fun, and see you in the 
contest."

That's all for this time. Remember to send contesting related stories, 
book reviews, tips, techniques, press releases, errata, schematics, club 
information, pictures, stories, blog links, and predictions to 
contest-update at arrl.org <mailto:contest-update at arrl.org>

73, Brian N9ADG

CONTESTS

*28 Jun - 10 Jul 2017*

An expanded, downloadable version of QST's Contest Corral in PDF format 
<http://www.arrl.org/contest-calendar> is available. Check the sponsor's 
Web site for information on operating time restrictions and other 
instructions.

*HF CONTESTS*

SKCC Sprint 
<http://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekday_sprint/>, Jun 28, 
0000z to Jun 28, 0200z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; RST + 
(state/province/country) + Name + (SKCC No./power); Logs due: June 30.

Phone Fray <http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf>, Jun 
28, 0230z to Jun 28, 0300z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15m; NA: Name + 
(state/province/country), non-NA: Name; Logs due: June 30.

CWops Mini-CWT Test <http://www.cwops.org/cwt.html>, Jun 28, 1300z to 
Jun 28, 1400z, Jun 28, 1900z to Jun 28, 2000z, Jun 29, 0300z to Jun 29, 
0400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; Member: Name + Member No., 
non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: July 1.

QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/summer_rules.htm>, Jun 30, 0100z 
to Jun 30, 0230z; CW; Bands: 20m Only; RST + (state/province/country) + 
name + power output; Logs due: July 1.

NCCC RTTY Sprint <http://www.ncccsprint.com/rttyns.html>, Jun 30, 0145z 
to Jun 30, 0215z; RTTY; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH; 
Logs due: July 2.

NCCC Sprint <http://www.ncccsprint.com/rules.html>, Jun 30, 0230z to Jun 
30, 0300z; CW; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs due: 
July 2.

RAC Canada Day Contest <http://wp.rac.ca/canada-day-contest-rules/>, Jul 
1, 0000z to Jul 1, 2359z; CW, Phone; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, *6, 
2m*; VE: RS(T) + province/territory, non-VE: RS(T) + Serial No.; Logs 
due: July 31.

FISTS Summer Slow Speed Sprint <http://fistsna.org/operating.html>, Jul 
1, 0000z to Jul 1, 0400z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; FISTS: RST + 
(state/province/country) + first name + FISTS No., non-FISTS: RST + 
(state/province/country) + first name + power; Logs due: July 31.

Venezuelan Ind. Day Contest <http://yv5rcv.org/reglasindep.aspx>, Jul 1, 
0000z to Jul 1, 2359z; CW, SSB, PSK; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; 
RS(T) + Serial No.; Logs due: July 16.

DL-DX RTTY Contest 
<http://www.drcg.de/dldxrtty/dl-dx-rtty-english.html>, Jul 1, 1100z to 
Jul 2, 1059z; RTTY; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; RST + QSO No.; Logs due: 
July 9.

Marconi Memorial HF Contest 
<http://www.arifano.it/contest_marconi.html>, Jul 1, 1400z to Jul 2, 
1400z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: 
July 16.

Original QRP Contest <http://www.qrpcc.de/contestrules/oqrpr.html>, Jul 
1, 1500z to Jul 2, 1500z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20m; RST + Serial No. + "/" 
+ Power category; Logs due: July 31.

PODXS 070 Club 40m Firecracker Sprint 
<http://www.podxs070.com/o7o-club-sponsored-contests/40m-firecracker-sprint>, 
Jul 1, 2000z to Jul 2, 2000z; PSK31; Bands: 40m Only; RST + 
(state/province/country); Logs due: July 9.

DARC 10-Meter Digital Contest 
<http://www.darc.de/referate/ukw-funksport/corona/teilnahmebedingungen/>, 
Jul 2, 1100z to Jul 2, 1700z; RTTY, Amtor, Clover, PSK31, Pactor; Bands: 
10m Only; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: July 16.

10-10 Int. Spirit of 76 QSO Party 
<http://www.ten-ten.org/Forms/Spirit.pdf>, Jul 3, 0001z to Jul 10, 
0000z; CW, SSB, PSK31, RTTY, FM, AM; Bands: 10m Only; 10-10 Member: Name 
+ 10-10 number + (state/province/country), Non-Member: Name + 0 + 
(state/province/country); Logs due: July 24.

IQRP Quarterly Marathon 
<http://www.arimontebelluna.it/news/news_maratona_uk.htm>, Jul 3, 0800z 
to Jul 9, 2000z; CW, SSB, Digital; Bands: All; RS(T); Logs due: July 23.

RSGB 80m Club Championship, CW 
<http://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2017/r80mcc.shtml>, Jul 3, 1900z to Jul 
3, 2030z; CW; Bands: 80m Only; RST + Serial No.; Logs due: July 4.

ARS Spartan Sprint 
<http://arsqrp.blogspot.com/2009/02/so-whats-spartan-sprint-and-how-do-i.html>, 
Jul 4, 0100z to Jul 4, 0300z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; RST + 
(state/province/country) + Power; Logs due: July 6.

Phone Fray <http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf>, Jul 5, 
0230z to Jul 5, 0300z; SSB; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15m; NA: Name + 
(state/province/country), non-NA: Name; Logs due: June 23.

CWops Mini-CWT Test <http://www.cwops.org/cwt.html>, Jul 5, 1300z to Jul 
5, 1400z, Jul 5, 1900z to Jul 5, 2000z, Jul 6, 0300z to Jul 6, 0400z; 
CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; Member: Name + Member No., 
non-Member: Name + (state/province/country); Logs due: June 24.

NRAU 10m Activity Contest 
<http://www.nrau.net/activity-contests/below-30mhz.html>, Jul 6, 1700z 
to Jul 6, 1800z (CW), Jul 6, 1800z to Jul 6, 1900z (SSB), Jul 6, 1900z 
to Jul 6, 2000z (FM), Jul 6, 2000z to Jul 6, 2100z (Dig); CW, SSB, FM, 
Digital; Bands: 10m Only; RS(T) + 6-character grid square; Logs due: 
July 20.

QRP Fox Hunt <http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/summer_rules.htm>, Jul 7, 0100z 
to Jul 7, 0230z; CW; Bands: 20m Only; RST + (state/province/country) + 
name + power output; Logs due: July 8.

NCCC RTTY Sprint <http://www.ncccsprint.com/rttyns.html>, Jul 7, 0145z 
to Jul 7, 0215z; RTTY; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs 
due: June 25.

NCCC Sprint <http://www.ncccsprint.com/rules.html>, Jul 7, 0230z to Jul 
7, 0300z; CW; Bands: (see rules); Serial No. + Name + QTH; Logs due: 
June 25.

FISTS Summer Unlimited Sprint <http://www.fistsna.org/operating.html>, 
Jul 8, 0000z to Jul 8, 0400z; CW; Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; FISTS: RST 
+ (state/province/country) + first name + FISTS No., non-FISTS: RST + 
(state/province/country) + first name + power; Logs due: August 7.

IARU HF World Championship <http://www.arrl.org/iaru-hf-championship>, 
Jul 8, 1200z to Jul 9, 1200z; CW, Phone; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 
10m; IARU HQ: RS(T) + IARU Society, Non-HQ: RS(T) + ITU Zone No.; Logs 
due: August 8.

SKCC Weekend Sprintathon 
<http://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/>, 
Jul 8, 1200z to Jul 10, 0000z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, *6m*; 
RST + (state/province/country) + Name + (SKCC No./"NONE"); Logs due: 
July 16.

CQC Great Colorado Gold Rush 
<http://www.coloradoqrpclub.org/contests/gold.htm>, Jul 10, 2000z to Jul 
10, 2159z; CW; Bands: 20m Only; RST + (state/province/country); Logs 
due: August 8.

QRP ARCI Summer Homebrew Sprint <http://www.qrparci.org/contests/>, Jul 
9, 2000z to Jul 9, 2359z; CW; Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m; RST + 
(state/province/country) + (ARCI no./power); Logs due: July 23.

*VHF+ CONTESTS*

See RAC Canada Day Contest and SKCC Weekend Sprintathon, above.

LOG DUE DATES

28 Jun - 10 Jul

*June 30, 2017*

  * MARAC County Hunters Contest <http://www.marac.org/contestrules.htm>
  * 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint
    <http://www.4sqrp.com/SSS/sss_rules.pdf>

*July 1, 2017*

  * UKSMG Summer Contest <http://uksmg.org/summer-contest-rules.php>
  * VK Shires Contest <http://www.wia.org.au/members/contests/wavks/>

*July 2, 2017*

  * IARU Region 1 50 MHz Contest
    <http://concours.r-e-f.org/reglements/actuels/reg_iaru50_fr_201611.pdf>

*July 3, 2017*

  * Alabama QSO Party <http://www.alabamaqsoparty.org/2017/2017Rules.pdf>
  * Stew Perry Topband Challenge <http://www.kkn.net/stew/>
  * AGCW VHF/UHF Contest
    <http://www.agcw.org/index.php/en/contests-and-cw-activities/vhf-uhf-contest>
  * Ukrainian DX Classic RTTY Contest
    <http://urdxc.org/rtty/rules.php?english>

*July 4, 2017*

  * SEANET Contest <http://www.seanet2017.com/seanet-contest>

*July 5, 2017*

  * West Virginia QSO Party <http://www.qsl.net/wvsarc/wvqp/wvqp.html>

*July 9, 2017*

  * WAB 50 MHz Phone <http://wab.intermip.net/Contest%20Rules.php>

*July 10, 2017*

  * His Maj. King of Spain Contest, SSB
    <http://concursos.ure.es/en/s-m-el-rey-de-espana-ssb/bases/>

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