1800 UTC March 19 - 0100 UTC March 21, 2011

Welcome!

The information provided on this page is intended to assist ARPSC members who are newcomers to the Virginia QSO Party.

The Virginia QSO Party is a fun event, especially for hams participating for the first time. Please review the rules (below) before the contest so you will fully understand them.

In a Nutshell

Virginia QSO Party - Phone, CW, Digital, from Mar 19 1800Z to Mar 21 0100Z. Bands (MHz): 1.8 through 440 except WARC bands. QSO party exchange: Serial and VA county/city or State/Province/Country. Logs due: Apr 15.

Every Contact Counts!

Even if you make only 1 contact, please submit an entry! You will receive a certificate. Under the event rules, a minimum of three ARPSC members must submit valid entries to make our club eligible for club competition. When filling out your summary sheet, be sure that "Arlington Radio Public Service Club" is shown in the Club Name blank.

Ask Questions

Sponsors of the Virginia QSO Party have prepared a PDF slide presentation that may answer your questions about the contest.

ARPSC members include several hams with Virginia QSO Party experience who are available to field your questions via e-mail:

What's On This Page

• Links to the Virginia QSO Party Rules, Log Sheet, Summary Sheet, Dupe Sheet, and list of Virginia Counties & Cities.

• Complete event information about the QSO party can be found on the Virginia QSO Party Web Site.

• Review the Virginia QSO Party Rules.


Print These Documents

• Log Sheet (DOC - 40 contacts per sheet)

• Dupe Sheet (PDF - ARRL Dupe Sheet acceptable for Va. QSO Party use)

• Summary Sheet (PDF - Specifies club as "Arlington Radio Public Service Club")

• Virginia Counties & Cities (PDF)

• Sample log, summary & dupe sheets (PDF)

• Hints

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You may use paper logs or computer logging software for the VA QSO Party. ARPSC recommends using logging software that will generate a Cabrillo log file. However, ARPSC does not endorse any particular software.

If you decide to use software become familiar with its features before the VA QSO Party starts. A good rule of thumb is to set up and become familiar with logging software and how it interfaces with your radio (if applicable) no later than one week before an operating event or contest starts.

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