CQ World Wide 160-Meter Contest

The contest consists of two separate events. The CW mode is held the final full weekend of January. The Phone mode is held the final full weekend of February.

Contest Dates and Quick Contest Information

CW:
2200Z January 25 – 2200Z January 27, 2019

SSB:
2200Z February 22 – 2200Z February 24, 2019

OBJECTIVE:

For amateurs around the world to contact other amateurs in as many U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and countries as possible utilizing the 160 meter band.

BAND USE:

1810–2000 kHz in ITU Region 1. 1800–2000 kHz in ITU Regions 2 and 3. All entrants are encouraged to spread out as much as possible, obeying frequency restrictions and power limits for their own country. Any violations of the ITU band use may result in disqualification.

EXCHANGE:

RS(T) and state for U.S., province for Canada, and CQ Zone for DX. Note: Zones are location indicators only and do not count for multipliers.

DEADLINES FOR LOG SUBMISSIONS ARE 5 DAYS!

Please read full CQWW 160m Contest Rules

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