Russia and Belarus eligible again for the CQ WW Contest Awards

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CQ World Wide contests have announced a return to a practice regarding award eligibility. Following meetings with contest directors and World Wide Radio Operators Foundation leadership, the organisers of CQ World Wide contests have restored eligibility for awards to qualifying amateurs from Russia and Belarus. That policy change took effect during the weekend of the CQ World Wide RTTY contest, which took place on the 28th and 29th of September.

CQ World Wide Contest Director John Dorr, K1AR, announced on the contest blog that the elimination of those operators' eligibility for award plaques -- a decision made two years ago -- was never formally incorporated into any contest rules; it was merely a policy statement. That policy is no longer in effect, aligning the contests with so many other competitions around the world.

CQ WW Contest Blog - https://cqww.com/

Chasing Cornwallis Challenge Continues

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The Chasing Cornwallis Challenge continues October 5-7 and 19-21 with special event stations K4M and K4Y. K4M recognizes the Battle of Kings Mountain, a significant conflict during the American Revolutionary War. K4Y recognizes the Battle of Yorktown. QSL cards for each event will be available.

WRTC Spots To Be Sold To Highest Bidder

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The next World Radiosport Team Championship won't be happening until 2026 but the worldwide competition has already begun for radio amateurs looking to enter this high-level event as part of a sponsored team. Instead of being selected based on the WRTC qualification programme based on results in major contests, prospective sponsored teams engage in competitive bidding in the hopes of securing a place as top bidder. Bidding begins at 20,000 US dollars and the sealed-bid auction will have two rounds. Sponsored teams are considered an important funding source by WRTC organisers.

Initial bids may be emailed until the 30th of April 2025 to finance@wrtc2026.org

The competitive element continues when the two winning teams get to the event venue in the east of England. Organisers say that sponsored teams are as eligible as any other entrants to win WRTC2026.