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RTTY contest

Posted by Greg Olsen K6XM · September 28, 2026 11:05 AM

I just got done with the CQ world wide RTTY contest. This was my first attempt at an RTTY contest and it was great fun. 451 QSOs, 61 countries, 43 states, 27 zones I had a terrific run of JA's Saturday evening, averaging about 2 per minute for an hour and a half. Did anyone else get on for this contest? I recommend it for next year. Also, the CQ WW sideband contest is in October and cw in November, if you are interested. -Greg, K6XM

Member of the Month is Coming Soon

WVARA is more than repeaters, radios, antennas, and meetings — it’s the people who bring the club to life. Our upcoming Member of the Month feature will introduce you to some of the operators who make our amateur radio community such an interesting and welcoming place.

Each month, we’ll spotlight a WVARA member and share a little about their journey into amateur radio, their favorite parts of the hobby, current projects, operating interests, and perhaps a story or two from along the way. We’re putting the finishing touches on this new feature now, so check back soon to meet our first featured member!