1 September 2018
Each session is separately logged, checked and awarded. 3 separate contests!
Open to all amateur radio operators, worldwide
CW only
Single operator
HP (more than 100 watts); LP (more than 5 watts up to 100 watts); QRP (5 watts of less)
No limitations on spotting but no self spotting.
QSO number + given name (e.g. 12 John).
1 point per QSO per band (each session); 1 multiplier for callsign the first time it is worked (each session). Scores start at 0 for each session. Work someone once per band per session.
Separate logs for each session. Logs must be in Cabrillo format and may be submitted via http://www.b4h.net/cwops/ Paper logs are NOT accepted!
CW Open is supported by many logging programs. See www.cwops.org/cwopen.html
Team competition is supported (see www.cwops.org/cwopen.html for signup). No geography limitations.