Announcing the 2025 CQ World Wide WPX Contests

  • SSB: March 29-30 / CW: May 24-25, 2025
  • Starts 0000 UTC Saturday; Ends 2359 UTC Sunday
  • Log Deadlines: SSB – 2359 April 4 / CW – 2359 UTC May 30, 2025

Thrill in the chase of thousands of unique callsign prefixes from hundreds of DX entities in the world’s largest everyone-works-everyone radio contests.

The CQ World Wide WPX (WPX) contests are immensely popular operating activities that enjoy broad participation by amateurs around the globe.  The events attract amateurs at all levels of proficiency from beginner to world champion.  WPX features a diversity of categories for single operator and multi-operator stations, including the Youth Overlay for entrants 25 years of age or younger, so please come and join the fun!

Continue reading “Announcing the 2025 CQ World Wide WPX Contests”

WWROF Seeks New Director for CQ WPX

The World Wide Radio Operators Foundation (WWROF) is seeking a new Director to manage the administration of the CQ WPX Contest. Please contact Randy Thompson, K5ZD, (k5zd@outlook.com) if you have questions or would like to be considered.

Summary

The Director of the CQ WPX Contest is responsible for the operation and results of the CQ WPX Contest. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the CQ WPX, a respected member of the contest community, have an eye for detail, possess political and communication skills, exhibit a high level of integrity, and have demonstrated proficiency in contesting.

Continue reading “WWROF Seeks New Director for CQ WPX”