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Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest: 0000Z-0100Z, Sep 19 and 0200Z-0300Z, Sep 20
	Geographic Focus:	North America
	Participation:	Worldwide
	Mode:	CW
	Bands:	20m Only
	Classes:	Single Op
	Max power:	5 watts
	Exchange:	Maximum 13 wpm RST + (state/province/country) + Name + (Member No./power)
	Work stations:	Once per day
	QSO Points:	1 point per QSO with non-member 3 points per QSO with member on same continent 5 points per QSO with member on different continent
	Multipliers:	(none)
	Score Calculation:	Total score = total QSO points
	Submit logs by:	September 26, 2024
	E-mail logs to:	(none)
	Upload log at:	https://qrpcontest.com/pigwalk20/autolog.php
	Mail logs to:	(none)
	Find rules at:	https://qrpcontest.com/pigwalk20/
CWops Test (CWT): 0700Z-0800Z, Sep 19
	Geographic Focus:	Worldwide
	Participation:	Worldwide
	Awards:	Worldwide
	Mode:	CW
	Bands:	160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m
	Classes:	Single Op (QRP/Low/High)
	Max power:	HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts
	Exchange:	Member: Name + Member No./"CWA" non-Member: Name + (state/province/country)
	Work stations:	Once per band
	QSO Points:	1 point per QSO
	Multipliers:	Each call once
	Score Calculation:	Total score = total QSO points x total mults
	Submit logs by:	0800Z September 21, 2024
	Post log summary at:	http://www.3830scores.com
	Mail logs to:	(none)
	Find rules at:	https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/
NTC QSO Party: 1900Z-2000Z, Sep 19
	Geographic Focus:	The Netherlands
	Participation:	Worldwide
	Mode:	CW
	Bands:	80, 40, 20m
	Classes:	Electronic Keyer Mechanical Keyer
	Exchange:	NTC Member: RST + Member No. non-Member: RST + "NM" Less than 25 wpm
	Work stations:	Once per band
	QSO Points:	3 points per QSO with PG6NTC 2 points per QSO with NTC member 1 point per QSO with non-member
	Multipliers:	(none)
	Score Calculation:	Total score = total QSO points
	Submit logs by:	September 22, 2024
	E-mail logs to:	ntcqp[at]pi4ntc[dot]nl
	Mail logs to:	(none)
	Find rules at:	https://pi4ntc.nl/ntcqp/
NCCC FT4 Sprint: 0100Z-0130Z, Sep 20
	Geographic Focus:	North America
	Participation:	Worldwide
	Mode:	FT4
	Bands:	(see rules)
	Classes:	(none)
	Max power:	100 watts
	Exchange:	4-character grid square
	QSO Points:	1 point per QSO
	Multipliers:	Each 4-character grid square once per band
	Score Calculation:	Total score = total QSO points x total mults
	Submit logs by:	September 22, 2024
	E-mail logs to:	(none)
	Upload log at:	https://lotw.arrl.org/
	Post log summary at:	https://www.3830scores.com/
	Mail logs to:	(none)
	Find rules at:	https://www.ncccsprint.com/ft4ns.html
Weekly RTTY Test: 0145Z-0215Z, Sep 20
	Geographic Focus:	North America
	Participation:	Worldwide
	Mode:	RTTY
	Bands:	80, 40, 20, 15, 10m
	Classes:	Single-Op (QRP/Low)
	Max power:	LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts
	Exchange:	Name + (state/province/country)
	Work stations:	Once per band
	QSO Points:	1 point per QSO
	Multipliers:	Each callsign once
	Score Calculation:	Total score = total QSO points x total mults
	Submit logs by:	September 22, 2024
	E-mail logs to:	(none)
	Post log summary at:	http://www.3830scores.com/
	Mail logs to:	(none)
	Find rules at:	https://radiosport.world/wrt.html
NCCC Sprint Ladder: 0230Z-0300Z, Sep 20
	Geographic Focus:	North America
	Participation:	Worldwide
	Mode:	CW
	Bands:	160, 80, 40, 20, 15m
	Classes:	Single Op
	Max power:	100 watts
	Exchange:	Serial No. + Name + QTH
	Work stations:	Once per band
	QSO Points:	NA station: 1 point per QSO non-NA station: 1 point per QSO with an NA station
	Multipliers:	Each US state (including KL7 and KH6) once per band Each VE province once per band Each North American country (except W/VE) once per band
	Score Calculation:	Total score = total QSO points x total mults
	Submit logs by:	September 22, 2024
	E-mail logs to:	(none)
	Post log summary at:	http://www.3830scores.com/
	Mail logs to:	(none)
	Find rules at:	https://ncccsprint.com/rules.html
AGB NEMIGA Contest: 1600Z-1700Z, Sep 20
	Geographic Focus:	Worldwide
	Participation:	Worldwide
	Mode:	CW, SSB, Digital
	Bands:	80m Only
	Classes:	Single Op (CW/SSB/Mixed) Single Op Mixed QRP Multi-Op Digital One Hour SWL
	Exchange:	AGB Member: RST + QSO No. + Member No. non-Member: RST + QSO No.
	Work stations:	Once per mode per 15-minute period (see rules)
	QSO Points:	1 point per QSO with same continent 3 points per QSO with different continent 5 points per QSO with AGB member
	Multipliers:	Each AGB member once Each DXCC/WAE country once
	Score Calculation:	Total score = total QSO points x total mults
	Submit logs by:	October 20, 2024
	E-mail logs to:	eu1eu[at]mail[dot]ru
	Mail logs to:	Igor "Harry" Getmann, EU1EU P.O.Box 143 Minsk 220005 BELARUS
	Find rules at:	http://ev5agb.com/contest/contests.htm
K1USN Slow Speed Test: 2000Z-2100Z, Sep 20
	Geographic Focus:	Worldwide
	Participation:	Worldwide
	Mode:	CW
	Bands:	160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m
	Classes:	Single Op (QRP/Low/High)
	Max power:	HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts
	Exchange:	Maximum 20 wpm Name + (state/province/country)
	Work stations:	Once per band
	QSO Points:	1 point per QSO (starting with Jan 4 contest)
	Multipliers:	Each state/province/country once per band W/VE do not count as country mults (starting with Jan 4 contest)
	Score Calculation:	Total score = total QSO points x total mults
	Submit logs by:	2359Z September 22, 2024
	Post log summary at:	http://www.3830scores.com
	Mail logs to:	(none)
	Find rules at:	http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html

GOAL: MAKE IT A POINT TO GET ALL HAM TO CONFIRM ALL QSO'S (yes even if you ragchew)

so remember there are hams who have been in this hobby for many many years
(that have been logging with paper and pen)
also remember there are brand new hams (we need a lot more of them
(kids/children/teenagers\yl's) who will not like
keep track of the qso's they have >>>>> so we must show them how to log online.
logging qso's are done so that some ham can achieve certificate,
meet new friends and lots more.

there are many ways of logging qso's (a contact between 2 or more ham radio operators.

one way (easy and free) QRZ.COM

here are the steps to start loggins qso's free and easy and
who knows achieve a certificate quickly.

Log into to QRZ.com
Look for the LOGBOOK Button in the right along side your CALL Button.
Click on the Logbook Button to enter your logbook.
If you agree with a QSO Record click on the green check to confirm it.

if you need more help KA1ULN@ARRL.NET

On-Line Qsling (arrl.net/LOTW & EQSL.cc) and QRZ.COM





More recently the ability to send/receive QSL confirmations has now become available via the Internet. To do this you only need to go to eQSL.cc at http://www.eqsl.cc/qslcard/ and register for this free service. lotw Using your web browser you will be able to design your own QSL card, send cards to contacts you have made and receive cards. The service also provides features for organizing cards received and creating summaries of them. Currently eQSLs are acceptable for CQ Awards.

LOTW (Logbook Of The World) is also very popular. This system IS valid for DXCC & WAS Award claims so it is widely used. It is understood that at sometime in the future IOTA MAY also be available by this system. If you need advice on LOTW then please email me.


QSL Managers
Active DX stations often use a QSL manager especially when mail to the DX country is difficult at best and non-existent at worst. You will be aware of the QSL manager when looking up the address of the DX call on Qrz.com or by lists published in some of the amateur literature. You must know whether the station of who's QSL card you need uses a manager. it is imperitive that this information is added to your outgoing card.

Check out my QSL Manager page at http://www.m0oxo.com/qsl-manager.html for an overview or more information on the topic.

QRZ.com
is one qsl and confirmation website used by many hams... it is easy to use, free and keeps tracks of your qso's so at some point you can can certificates (something you don't even have to keep track of QRZ does that for you.
so be my guest and create your qrz.com account and log away... oh yes please don't forget to CONFIRM my qso with you.

eQSL.cc THE ELECTRONIC QSL CARD CENTRE



How does eQSL.cc work?



Step1

Step 1 - Register
Step 2 - Design eQSL
Step 3 - Verify Identity
Step 4 - QSO
Step 5 - Upload Log to OutBox
Step 6 - Automatic Transfer
Step 7 - Details of Transfer
Step 8 - Retrieve from InBox
How?

Go to Register on the Home Page


this information on eqsl is taken from eqsl.cc


LET'S try to confirm all qso's so YL's will be More recognized. if You need more help with online confirming and logging.
send Niece and email KA1ULN@MAIL.COM
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