Ham Radio Events

ARRL September VHF Contest

https://www.arrl.org/september-vhf Objective: For amateurs in the US and Canada (and their possessions) to work as many amateur stations in as many different 2 degrees x 1 degree Maidenhead grid squares as possible using authorized frequencies above 50 MHz. Stations outside the US & Canada (and their possessions) may only work stations in the US (and […]

12 - 13 Sep

2:00 pm - 10:59 pm

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Central PA Hamfest – Clearfield County

—————————— *Central Pennsylvania Hamfest* —————————— 2nd Annual ———- Presented by The Clearfield County Amateur Radio Club ————————— *Sunday September 13, 2026* ————————— ————— *8 AM to 12 PM* ————— Downloadable PDF Event Flyer ( https://clearfieldcountyarc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/hamfest_flyer_2026_full_page.pdf ) —————————————————————————————————————————- Exhibitor – Table Application ( https://clearfieldcountyarc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Central-Pennsylvania-Hamfest-Tabel-Reservation-form.pdf ) ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— LOCATION ——– Clearfield County Fair Grounds ( https://clearfieldcountyarc.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/HamfestMap.png ) Community […]

13 Sep

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Clearfield County Fair Grounds - 5615 Park St, Clearfield, PA 16830 - GPS Coordinates: 41.03072, -78.44331

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CQ World Wide DX Contest – SSB

See this link for rules and more information – https://cqww.com/ The CQ WW is the largest Amateur Radio competition in the world. Over 35,000 participants take to the airwaves on the last weekend of October (SSB) and November (CW) with the goal of making as many contacts with as many different DXCC entities and CQ […]

24 - 25 Oct

12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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ARRL November Sweepstakes – CW

To support amateur self-training in radiocommunications, including improving amateur operating skills, conducting technical investigations, and intercommunicating with other amateurs. Stations in the United States and Canada (including territories and possessions) exchange information with as many other US and Canadian stations as possible on the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter bands. Contest Exchange- […]

07 - 08 Nov

4:00 pm - 9:59 pm

https://www.arrl.org/sweepstakes

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ARRL November Sweepstakes – PHONE

To support amateur self-training in radiocommunications, including improving amateur operating skills, conducting technical investigations, and intercommunicating with other amateurs. Stations in the United States and Canada (including territories and possessions) exchange information with as many other US and Canadian stations as possible on the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter bands. Contest Exchange- […]

21 - 22 Nov

4:00 pm - 9:59 pm

https://www.arrl.org/sweepstakes

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CQ World Wide DX Contest – CW

See this link for rules and more information – https://cqww.com/ The CQ WW is the largest Amateur Radio competition in the world. Over 35,000 participants take to the airwaves on the last weekend of October (SSB) and November (CW) with the goal of making as many contacts with as many different DXCC entities and CQ […]

28 - 29 Nov

12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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ARRL 160m CW Contest

https://www.arrl.org/160-meter Contest Objective: For Amateurs worldwide to exchange information with W/VE amateurs on 160-meter CW. DX-to-DX QSOs do not count for contest credit. Stations located in overseas and non-contiguous U.S. Territories may be worked by DX stations. This includes Alaska KL7, the Caribbean US possessions KP1-KP5, and all of the Pacific Ocean territories KH0-KH9, including […]

04 - 06 Dec

5:00 pm - 10:59 am

https://www.arrl.org/160-meter

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ARRL Rookie Roundup – CW

https://www.arrl.org/rookie-roundup 1. Mission and Objective 1.1. Mission: To encourage newly-licensed operators (“Rookies”) in North America (including territories and possessions) to operate on the HF bands and experience competitive Amateur Radio operating. Experienced operators (“Non-Rookies”) are strongly encouraged to participate and help new operators – either on the air or in person. 1.2. Objective: Rookies exchange […]

20 Dec

1:00 pm - 6:59 pm

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ARRL Straight Key Night

https://www.arrl.org/straight-key-night Objective: This 24-hour event is not a contest; rather it is a day dedicated to celebrating our CW heritage. Participants are encouraged to get on the air and simply make enjoyable, conversational CW QSOs. The use of straight keys or bugs to send CW is preferred. There are no points scored and all who […]

31 Dec - 01 Jan

7:00 pm - 6:59 pm

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ARRL Kids Day

https://www.arrl.org/kids-day Twice a year, ARRL offers an event designed to promote Amateur Radio to our youth. Share the excitement with your kids or grandkids, a Scout troop, a church or the general public! Kids Day is designed to give on-the-air experience to young people and hopefully foster interest in getting a license of their own. […]

02 Jan

1:00 pm - 6:59 pm

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ARRL January VHF Contest

*https://www.arrl.org/january-vhf* *Contest Objective* : For amateurs in the US and Canada (and their possessions) to work as many amateur stations in as many different 2 degrees x 1 degree Maidenhead grid squares as possible using authorized frequencies above 50 MHz. Stations outside the US & Canada (and their possessions) may only work stations in the […]

16 - 17 Jan

2:00 pm - 10:59 pm

https://www.arrl.org/january-vhf

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CQ World Wide 160-Meter Contest – CW

This is the official web site of CQ World Wide 160-Meter Contest. The contest consists of two separate events. The CW mode is held the last full weekend of January. The Phone mode is held the last full weekend of February.

22 - 24 Jan

5:00 pm - 5:00 pm

https://cq160.com/

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