QCWA · W2MM
QCWA 79th anniversary · 2026 special event

Seven days on the air.
79 years of fellowship.

W2MM · December 1–7, 2026 UTC

Celebrate the founding of the Quarter Century Wireless Association on December 5, 1947. Listen for W2MM on the HF bands—or volunteer to help put the QCWA club station on the air.

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Event datesDecember 1–7, 2026
ModesCW · SSB · FT8/FT4
Bands80 / 40 / 20 / 15 / 10 m

Official UTC window: through .

Everyone can help celebrate

Make a contact with W2MM during the event and help celebrate QCWA’s amateur radio history, service and fellowship. To volunteer as a W2MM operator, you must hold a US-issued amateur radio license and be a QCWA member in good standing.

Operating bands

80 m40 m20 m15 m10 m

CW, SSB and FT8/FT4 are planned. No WARC bands will be used. Coordinate specific operating frequencies and plans with the Activities Manager.

Simple exchange: callsign and signal report. No special exchange is required.

Volunteer for an operating slot

John Kludt, K7SYS, QCWA Activities Manager, is looking for operators to help cover the week. Tell John when and how you can operate.

  1. Send your availability. Include your name, callsign, QCWA member number, location and the time windows you can cover in UTC.
  2. Describe your station. List the bands and modes your station can support so assignments can reflect your capabilities and propagation.
  3. Wait for coordination. Confirm your operating time and mode with the Activities Manager before using W2MM.
Scheduling rule: W2MM stations must not overlap on the same band and the same mode at the same time. All operators should coordinate with the Activities Manager.
Email the Activities Manager

Logs & operator coordination

Keep complete contact records and ask the Activities Manager for the current log format, submission process and deadline. Follow the station trustee’s instructions and operate within your license privileges and applicable station-identification requirements.

Please confirm log-submission instructions directly with the Activities Manager.

Ask about log submission

QSLs & commemorative certificates

Commemorative certificates are planned following the event. Details and availability will be coordinated through the Activities Manager.

For QSL confirmation or certificate instructions, contact [email protected].

Please contact the Activities Manager for current QSL instructions before mailing a request.