If you’ve read the posts of the clubs 160M mavens, you know that conditions on that band have been excellent. Many club members are racking up new countries as if Santa was handing out rare QSL card every time he laughed, HO, HO, HO! Beginning this afternoon is your shot at running up your 160M totals in the Stew Perry Topband Challenge. This is 160M, CW only contest where the exchange is simply the your grid square. Nice. Your webmaster is a HUGE fan of this exchange because it is what is used for VHF contesting. The scoring is unique as it is based on distance. The festivities begin at 10 AM local time and run for 24 hrs. Check it out here.

Tags: Contest, 160M