The world’s largest and most popular contesting operating event — the CQ WW — is coming up in less than two weeks! Some traveling operators have already arrived at their stations or will be leaving this week. Based on the 30-day solar cycle, it appears we will have good conditions, which will make for an incredible operating experience for everyone to enjoy!
As a reminder, we made a few changes to the rules for 2025 as follows:
* The Explorer category has been eliminated and replaced with the Multi-op Distributed category, with the same rules as the CQ WPX contest.
* Audio recordings are now required for both Top-5 non-assisted *and* assisted Singe-op entries. There is no change to the audio recording requirement itself.
* Entrants, on request of the contest committee, will be required to supply descriptions of their station layout including equipment, antennas, amplifiers, switching, interlocks, etc.
Please visit https://cqww.com/rules.htm for the complete rules and other great information! Clear your calendars — this is going to be one of the best WW contests ever!
73, John, K1AR
CQ WW Contest Director