A Curmudgeon Goes to the Webinar
Mark, N5OT, shares his thoughts on progress in contesting - specifically, the brand new WW-Digi contest.
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Analysis, ideas, and field perspective from the WWROF community.
- Who We Are
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Your WWROF
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WWROF believes in the future of amateur radio. We see every licensed operator as an opportunity for learning, experimention and achievement.
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About
- HistoryOur origins, milestones, and how the foundation has evolved.
- TeamMeet the people leading the foundation’s mission and programs.
- GovernanceHow we’re structured, how decisions are made, and why.
- FundingWhere our support comes from and how it fuels our work.
- FinancialsTransparent reporting on budgets, grants, and stewardship.
- ContactGet in touch with questions, ideas, or partnership requests.
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Strategic Initiatives
- On-the-Air ActivityDriving active spectrum use protects the future of amateur radio.
- Operating Skill and EthicsDoing things right sets the standard and strengthens our public image.
- STEMA hands‑on place to explore and learn across the STEM disciplines.
- Youth PipelineBringing in younger participants ensures a thriving future.
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- What We Do
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Investing in the Future
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- Our Contests
- CQ WW DXThe King—the world’s largest DX contest—work zones and entities across the globe.
- CQ WPXFast-paced, prefix‑based scoring rewards working new callsign prefixes worldwide.
- WW DigiIntense global competition using modern digital modes and distance-based scoring.
- CQ WW RTTYThe premier RTTY DX weekend with massive worldwide participation.
- CQ WPX RTTYPrefix‑driven RTTY contest with huge global participation.
- CQ 160MThe top‑band challenge—160 meters, with separate CW and SSB weekends.
- CQ WW VHF6m and 2m action, chasing grids and summer propagation worldwide.
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- Standards and Technology
- Cabrillo Logging StandardThe unified format that helps developers and streamlines log processing.
- Log Processing PlatformThe technology foundation for scalable adjudication and scoring.
- Stewardship and Advocacy
- Contest Hall of FameRecognizing the individuals who shaped contesting’s history and culture.
- wrtc.infoPreserving the historical record of the World Radiosport Team Championship.
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- Grantmaking
- Apply for a WWROF GrantEverything you need to know to submit an application for a WWROF Grant.
- Programs We SupportOngoing initiatives driven by other mission-aligned organizations that we help to fund.
- Youth on the AirInspiring young operators through camps, training, and on‑air experiences.
- Contest UniversityHands‑on training and mentorship to help new contesters level up fast, and experienced ops to fine-tune their skills.
- Projects We UnderwriteGreat ideas we get behind as primary funders.
- KC2G Propagation Analysis ToolsNear-realtime maps and data about ionospheric conditions, for the use of amateur radio operators.
- KP4 Generator ProjectRapid deployment of generators to support amateur radio emergency communications in Puerto Rico following the hurricane Maria in 2017
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