W1AW Qualifying Runs
W1AW Qualifying Runs are sent on the same frequencies as the Morse code transmissions. West Coast Qualifying Runs are also transmitted monthly by other West Coast stations on various frequencies. At the beginning of each code practice session, the schedule for the next qualifying run is presented. Underline one minute of the highest speed you copied, certify that your copy was made without aid, and send it to ARRL for grading. Please include your name, call sign (if any) and complete mailing address. The initial certificate is available for a $10 fee. Subsequent endorsement stickers are available for a $7.50 fee.
The 2026 W1AW and West Coast monthly Qualifying Run schedules are available in PDF format.
| Local (Eastern) | UTC | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Time | Day | Time | Date | Notes |
| February 26, 2026 | 4 PM | Thursday | 2100z | February 26, 2026 | 35 - 10 WPM |
| March 4, 2026 | 4 PM | Wednesday | 2100z | March 4, 2026 | 10 - 35 WPM |
| March 5, 2026 | 10 PM | Thursday | 0300z | March 6, 2026 | 10 - 40 WPM |
| March 6, 2026 | 9 AM | Friday | 1400z | March 6, 2026 | 10 - 35 WPM |
| UTC | Local (Pacific) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | (UTC) Time | Day | Date | Time | Notes |
| March 26, 2026 | 0400z | Wednesday | March 25, 2026 | 9 PM PDT | West Coast Station K6XX will transmit the official ARRL Qualifying Run on Wednesday, March 25, at 9 PM PDT, or March 26 at 0400z, on 3581.5, 7047.5, and 14047.5 kHz. The speeds will run from 10 to 40 WPM . |
