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📡 Operating Frequencies for This Event
CW: 3.540 7.035 14.040 21.050 28.050
SSB: 3.810 7.244 14.262 21.365 28.325
FT8/FT4 should be used in standard mode (no F/H) on the standard FT8/FT4 frequencies.
FT8/FT4 Exchange Tips
If you are a QCWA member:
- In
Tx6 set: CQ QCWA CALLSIGN FN30 (Your 4 character grid square)
- In
Tx5 go to <File><Settings><TX Macros> and add Tnx (Your QCWA#) 73 , click Add, then Okay.
- On
Tx5 , open the dropdown and select the exchange you just added.
- You may need to manually select
Tx5 depending on the sequence.
If you are not a QCWA member:
- In
Tx5 (using the same tabs), set: Tnx (4 digits of year first licensed) 73
We must be cognizant of the limitation on message size; with FT8/FT4 these exchanges are acceptable.
— John K7SYS, QCWA Activities Manager
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2026 Election: Nominations close November 15, 2025 - contact the
Nominating Committee to submit a candidate.
Chair | Bob Seyfarth | N2LEC | nomination@qcwa.org |
This is your opportunity to serve QCWA on the Board of Directors. The Treasurer and two Director positions are up for Election.
| Read Bylaws Article VI for qualifications. |
| Pay your membership throughout the length of the term(s) of office. |
| Family members may not serve as an Officer, Director or Employee at the same time. |
| Each member candidate must have e-mail and Internet teleconference meeting access capability. |
Nominate yourself or someone else using the committee's .
Candidates need to submit a 350 word biographical outline and a recent photo via
to HQ by January 15, 2026.
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QCWA Welcomes our Newest Members!
08/20 | 39441 | KB3BEJ | Christopher Busch - | Macungie, PA |
| 08/20 | 39442 | W1BP | Brian McCaffrey - | Westford , MA |
| 08/26 | 39443 | KE1VT | Kevin Emilio - | Middlebury, VT |
| 08/26 | 39444 | WB5JMJ | Michael Matteson - | Hancock, NH |
| 08/30 | 39445 | W1TNH | Bob Bayer - | Orono, ME |
| 08/31 | 39446 | WØRH | David Maas - | Pacific, MO |
| 09/07 | 39447 | W5WES | Wes Harris - | Baytown, TX |
| 09/08 | 39448 | KB8VUC | James Kooistra - | Wayland, MI |
| 09/12 | 39449 | KØJDR | John Rogers - | Mexico, MO |
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