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 2024 W1AW and West Coast monthly Qualifying Run schedules are available in PDF format.
| Local (Eastern) | UTC | ||||
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| Date | Time | Day | Time | Date | Notes |
| December 16, 2024 | 4 PM | Monday | 2100z | December 16, 2024 | 10 - 40 WPM |
| December 18, 2024 | 10 PM | Wednesday | 0300z | December 19, 2024 | 35 - 10 WPM |
| December 20, 2024 | 9 AM | Friday | 1400z | December 20, 2024 | 10 - 35 WPM |
| UTC | Local (Pacific) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | (UTC) Time | Day | Date | Time | Notes |
| January 30, 2025 | 0500z | Wednesday | January 29, 2025 | 9 PM PST | West Coast Station K9JM will transmit an official ARRL Qualifying Run on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9 PM PST, or January 30 at 0500z, on 3590 kHz. The speeds will run from 40 to 10 WPM. |
