Contest weekends http://30cw.wikidot.com/forum/t-3245800/contest-weekends Posts in the discussion thread "Contest weekends" Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:45:43 +0000 http://30cw.wikidot.com/forum/t-3245800#post-3568697 WAEDX CW Contest http://30cw.wikidot.com/forum/t-3245800/contest-weekends#post-3568697 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 04:24:58 +0000 VK5EEE 2229788 30m a nice refuge and haven for those who otherwise would be pushed off the bands by these large contests that no longer allow any contest-free segments in their rules, let alone recommendations. However, WAEDX contest which is on this weekend is one in which, it is written in RED writing the IARU recommendations (thanks DARC):

According to IARU recommendations operation should be avoided outside contest-preferred segments.
No operation to take place on:
CW : 3560-3800; 7040-7200; 14060-14350 kHz
SSB: 3650-3700; 7050-7060; 7100-7130; 14100-14125; 14300-14350 kHz.

So if you hear any WAEDX contesters above 3569, 7040 or 14060 report them to contest manager DF7ZS.

It is a pity the IARU did not at all consider those using QRP on weekends, with XTAL sets, and make the stop at 059kHz, and an advice to avoid 7030 on 40m. QRP and CW Clubs should be pressing for this!

If you are taking part in the contest, have fun, and good luck! Otherwise, have fun on 30m!

I especially hope to be active during Long Path opening to Europe, around 0500-0700 UTC.

73 de VK5EEE

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