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 2025 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 |
| July 28, 2025 | 10 PM | Monday | 0200z | July 29, 2025 | 10 - 40 WPM |
| July 30, 2025 | 4 PM | Wednesday | 2000z | July 30, 2025 | 35 - 10 WPM |
| July 31, 2025 | 9 AM | Thursday | 1300z | July 31, 2025 | 35 - 10 WPM |
| UTC | Local (Pacific) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | (UTC) Time | Day | Date | Time | Notes |
| August 23, 2025 | 2100z | Saturday | August 23, 2025 | 2 PM PDT | West Coast Station K6KPH will transmit an official ARRL Qualifying Run on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2 PM PDT, or August 23 at 2100z, on 3581.5, 7047.5, 14047.5, 18077.5, and 21067.5 kHz. The speeds will run from 10 to 35 WPM. |
