What's My WAI Square?

The IRTS (Irish Radio Transmitters Society) report that during the recent 40-metre Counties Contest, a number of contesters were asked which Worked All Ireland square they were operating in, which led to some enquiries about the WAI Awards Scheme.

Following a suggestion from one of our members, we have expanded the explanation of the WAI Awards Scheme at http://www.irts.ie/wai to include a section explaining how WAI squares are calculated from the Irish grid reference system, and included links to sites that can identify the grid reference of any location in Ireland.

EANET Sprint Contest 2018

On Sunday 4th November 2018, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, an EANET 'sprint contest' will be held devoted to the 'Radio Clubs of the World'.

In just four hours you can win original and funny prizes, or take the opportunity to contact those radio clubs you still needed to complete the EANET Award

More Information - http://www.fediea.org/news/?news=20181104

2018 CQ World-Wide DX Contest

The CQ WW SSB is the largest Amateur Radio competition in the world. Over 35,000 participants take to the airwaves on the last weekend of October with the goal of making as many contacts with as many different DXCC entities and CQ Zones as possible.

Starts 00:00:00 UTC Saturday 27 October, ends 23:59:59 UTC Sunday 28th October 2018

2018 CQ World-Wide DX Contest RULES

GOAL: For amateurs around the world to contact as many other amateurs in as many CQ zones and countries as possible.

BANDS: Six bands only: 1.8, 3.5, 7, 14, 21 and 28 MHz. Observance of established band plans is strongly encouraged.

EXCHANGE: RS report plus CQ Zone number of the station location (e.g., 59 05).

More information - https://www.cqww.com/rules.htm