VHF Scores and Logs

VHF Contest Scores

This web site contains tables that show the highest scores attained in the June and September ARRL VHF QSO Parties since grid locators [grid squares] were introduced as multipliers in the 1980s. For each contest, a table has been created for each of five operating categories, Q (Single Op Portable), A (Single Op Low Power), B (Single Op High Power), L (Limited Multi-operator) and M (Unlimited Multi-operator). In each table, scores are listed by “call areas”, ten in the United States, two in Canada, and a DX area. I include approximately the top fifteen scores in each call area, although this number varies. In some cases I lengthen a list to include another section record or because scores are very close to one another. Shorter lists appear where activity has been relatively light. In each table, both ARRL Section and Division records are indicated. Bands utilized use the same letter (or number) codes as shown in the official ARRL results, from which all scores are derived.

The highest contest-wide scores (or QSOs or grids worked) can easily be identified by simply scanning through a table. However, the basic idea behind these tables is to emphasize the importance of regional competition, using familiar chucks of geography, call areas. In a project like this, errors will inevitably appear. I welcome corrections or comments.

Curt K9AKS, croseman@usc.edu

VHF Contest Logs

The Grid Pirates and Delmarva VHF & Microwave Society (www.k8gp.net) have announced that they are taking the lead to have all VHF contesters open their logs for public viewing. K8GP has announce they will publish all past and future logs online. In addition they are providing the ability for all other VHF contesters to submit their logs for publicly viewing on this site as well. Please visit the VHF Contest Logs link above for more info on how to view and submit public VHF contest logs.

Andy K1RA