contest, v ktorom rozhodujú aj QTC správy
Worked All Europe DX contest (WAEDC) patrí už viac ako šesť desaťročí medzi najprestížnejšie
KV competitions organized by the German Federation DARC (Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club). Na rozdiel od
Most international contests do not aim to simply collect the largest number of connections possible.
and multipliers. A distinctive feature of WAEDC is the unique QTC message exchange system, which
This competition makes it one of the most technically and operationally demanding disciplines in the world of
contesting.
CW part of the competition attracts thousands of stations from all continents every year. Success does not depend on
only from a high-quality antenna system or high power. operátor musí zvládať rýchlu
telegraph operation, effective pile-up management, accurate recording of connections and at the same time
error-free sending and receiving of QTC messages. It is the combination of these activities that makes
WAEDC is one of the most exciting competitions on the calendar.
Why WAEDC is special
The biggest difference compared to CQ WW DX Contestu, IARU HF Championship or CQ WPX Contestu
is a QTC message system. After establishing contact, the DX station can transmit to the European station
list of connections already made. Each successfully transmitted QTC message represents another
point gain without the need to look for a new correspondent.
QTC is actually a short list of previous QSO. Každá položka obsahuje čas spojenia,
call sign and sequence number. The transmission must be completely error-free. European data station
writes to the log and confirms them after successful reception. If an error occurs, the relevant
part is repeated. This procedure significantly tests the operator's ability to work at high
at speed in CW.
Each DX station can send a maximum of ten QTC messages to one European station, with
Each QTC can only be transmitted once. European stations do not transmit QTCs, they only receive them.
Práve táto asymetria robí contest jedinečným a odlišuje ho From všetkých ostatných veľkých
KV competitions.
WAEDC Records in CW
Worked All Europe DX contest patrí medzi súťaže s mimoriadne podrobnou evidenciou výsledkov.
DARC maintains separate historical record tables by category, performance class and
continents. Among the most valuable are world records in the Single Operator categories,
Multi Operator a QRP, many of which were achieved during exceptionally favourable times
solar cycles.
Kontinentálne rekordy Worked All Europe DX contest CW
Nasledujúca tabuľka uvádza aktuálne kontinentálne rekordy vo Worked All Europe DX Contest (CW) podľa oficiálnych štatistík DARC. Rekordy sú rozdelené podľa troch hlavných kategórií – jednotlivci s nízkym výkonom (Single Operator Low power), jednotlivci s vysokým výkonom (Single Operator High Power) a viacerí operátori (Multi Operator).
| Continent | Single Operator Low Power | Single Operator High Power | Multi-Operator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | D4C 2,383,950 points (2012) | EF8M 3,089,866 points (2011) | D4C 3,202,904 points (2008) |
| Asia | 9K2HN 2,349,536 points (2016) | P33W 2,971,087 points (2016) | 4L0A 3,348,030 points (2008) |
| Europe | UW5Y 2,679,020 points (2024) | DJ5MW 3,844,744 points (2024) | 9A5Y 4,534,368 points (2024) |
| North America | NP4Z 1,519,170 points (2015) | 8P5A 2,128,030 points (2024) | VY2ZM 2,602,152 points (2013) |
| Oceania | ZM1A 684,105 points (2024) | VK1A 1,085,039 points (2024) | ZM1A 703,188 points (2012) |
| South America | FY5KE 1,633,772 points (2016) | PJ2M 2,261,488 points (2011) | PY1NX 2,209,285 points (2011) |
Zdroj: oficiálne rekordy Worked All Europe DX contest (DARC), stav podľa aktuálne zverejnených výsledkov.
In addition to absolute records, national records of individual countries are also published,
continental records and historical results by year. Thanks to this, operators can
compare your performance not only with the world elite, but also with your domestic competition. Complete
The record tables are continuously updated by the organizer on official WAEDC server.
When will WAEDC CW 2026 be held?
CW časť Worked All Europe DX contest sa tradične koná počas druhého augustového víkendu.
V roku 2026 contest začne on Saturday, August 8 at 00:00 UTC and ends on Sunday
9. augusta o 23:59 UTCThe total duration of the competition is 48 hours.
Bands used
contest prebieha výhradne v telegrafii (CW) na šiestich klasických KV pásmach.
prevádzka na pásmach WARC is not allowed.
| Band | Frequency |
|---|---|
| 160 m | 1.8MHz |
| 80 m | 3.5MHz |
| 40 m | 7MHz |
| 20 m | 14MHz |
| 15 m | 21MHz |
| 10 meters | 28MHz |
Pravidlá povoľujú využívať iba frekvencie určené amatérskej službe podľa bandplánu IARU.
Operators are also required to comply with national licensing conditions and performance limits in force.
in the country of operation.
Competition categories
WAEDC offers a wide selection of categories for both individuals and collective stations. Competitors
they can choose high or low power operation, assisted or unassisted category,
QRP category or one of the multi-operator categories. Separately evaluated are also
stations using one transmitter or multiple transmitters according to current DARC rules.
For fans of low power, the QRP category is particularly interesting, where the maximum
allowed power 5 W. WAEDC is one of the contests in which a quality antenna and an experienced
operator to significantly compensate for low transmission power.
Mandatory breaks
Unlike many other major contests, not all categories can broadcast
continuously for a full 48 hours. The rules specify the maximum time allowed
operation and the minimum length of mandatory breaks for individual categories. Correct
Recording breaks is an important part of the contest diary and violating them can
lead to a penalty for the result when checking the logs by the organizer.
Code being exchanged
Výmena informácií počas Worked All Europe DX contest patrí medzi najjednoduchšie zo všetkých
large KV contests. Each connection contains only a signal message RST a poradové číslo
starting with the value 001. The sequence number is common for all bands and throughout the competition
is not interrupted. So, if the operator makes his first connection on the 20 m band, he sends the number
001. The next connection on the 40 m band will already be assigned the number 002.
An example of an exchange in CW might look like this:
CQ TEST OM3XXX TEST
DL1ABC
DL1ABC 599 023
R 599 154
HERE
The correctness of the serial number is extremely important because it is later used for
QTC message transmission. If the operator accidentally sends the wrong number, the error may be transmitted
to other QTCs and cause a penalty when checking the logs.
Multipliers
The multiplier in WAEDC is the countries according to the WAE (Worked All Europe) list on each band
Each country is counted only once in a given zone, regardless of the number of
connections made.
Unlike the CQ WW DX Contest, a list is not used DXCC. WAE Country List obsahuje
own definition of countries, which in some cases differs from DXCC. That is why
It is advisable to update the competition software and multiplier files before the contest according to
current DARC rules.
The total number of multipliers is the sum of all unique WAE countries across all six
competing bands. Each new band thus represents another opportunity to obtain the same
multiplier once again.
QTC news – the biggest peculiarity of WAEDC
Práve systém QTC robí Worked All Europe DX contest jednou z najzaujímavejších svetových
contest competitions. The abbreviation QTC according to the international Q-code means "I have a message for you".
However, in the WAEDC environment, it indicates the transmission of data about already established connections between DX
station and the European station.
QTC can only be transmitted by a station outside Europe. European stations never transmit QTC,
but they only receive and record in the diary. This principle creates a significant asymmetry between
by both groups of participants and represents one of the main reasons for the popularity of the contest.
One QTC message contains a maximum of ten previous QSOs. Each entry consists of:
| Data | Contents |
|---|---|
| Time | UTC time of original connection |
| Call sign | Counterstation brand |
| Serial number | Serial number of the original QSO |
During transmission, the receiving station writes individual data to a log. If any data
does not capture it correctly, it will request that it be repeated. Only after successfully receiving the entire QTC message
the sender can continue with the next group of data.
Each DX station can transmit a maximum of ten QTC messages to one European station.
However, the same QSO cannot be sent twice to different stations. The contest software therefore
continuously monitors which connections have already been used in the creation of QTC.
A modern contest program is therefore practically essential for successful operation.
supporting WAEDC. Programs like N1MM Logger+, Win-Test or DXLog.net automatically
they create QTC lists, check for duplicates and significantly reduce the risk of operator errors.
Score calculation
The resulting score consists of points for connections and points earned for successfully transferred or
received QTC messages. Each valid QSO brings points according to DARC rules.
Each successfully received or sent QTC item represents another point.
Each valid connection to a non-European station earns 1 point (connections within Europe are not scored). Each successfully transmitted or received QTC earns another 1 point.
Total score = (QSO points + QTC points) × sum of WAE multipliers
It is the inclusion of QTC that allows two stations with the same number of connections to achieve
significantly different result. Experienced operators therefore pay considerable attention to QTC planning
and they put their sending into operation during periods of lower activity on the bands.
QTC demo
Disqualification and penalties
All logs are electronically checked. The organizer compares the received logs,
evaluates time differences, the correctness of sequence numbers, QTC messages and individual
call signs. Incorrectly entered connections or incorrectly received QTCs may be
penalized under WAEDC rules.
The reason for disqualification may be, in particular, a violation of the rules of the selected category,
unauthorized operator assistance, exceeding permitted power, operation outside assigned
amateur bands, violation of cluster usage rules or intentional falsification
diary. The organizer also reserves the right to request additional documents for
verification of the course of the competition.
Sending logs
The diary is submitted exclusively in electronic format. Cabrillo prostredníctvom oficiálneho
DARC system upload. The organizer does not accept paper logs or other export formats.
After successful submission, the competitor will receive confirmation of receipt of the logo.
According to current WAEDC rules, the diary must be sent within seven days at the latest
po skončení Contest. Po uplynutí tejto lehoty môže byť log zaradený iba ako kontrolný
(Check Log), prípadne nemusí byť hodnotený vôbec. Preto je vhodné denník odoslať čo
at the earliest after the end of the competition, when any operator uncertainties are still fresh.
DX and club competition
Worked All Europe DX contest nehodnotí iba individuálne výsledky jednotlivých operátorov.
The competition also includes club evaluation, which motivates members of national and regional clubs.
amateur radio organizations to involve as many stations as possible in the contest. Club competition
is evaluated separately and the result represents the sum of the points of all counted members
of the relevant club according to DARC rules.
For stations outside Europe, WAEDC represents one of the most significant opportunities to establish
a large number of connections with European stations. Europe is extremely active during the contest,
that's why WAEDC is also popular among DX expeditions and major contest stations
from America, Asia, Africa or Oceania. These stations also send QTC messages,
which significantly affect the final results.
Diplomas and plaques
DARC annually awards electronic diplomas to the winners of individual categories and
in the most important categories, plaques or trophies are also awarded. The awards are given according to
results after checking all logs. World,
continental and national results according to current competition rules.
Electronic certificates are available for download after the official results are published.
Plaques are awarded to the most successful operators in selected categories, provided they meet the following criteria:
conditions set by the organizer. Their award depends on a sufficient number of participants
in a given category and from the final decision of the organizer.
Audio recordings
Modern contesting places increasing emphasis on objective control of results. DARC therefore
may request audio recordings of all or part of the operation from leading participants.
Recordings are used to verify the correctness of connections, resolve protests, and monitor compliance.
contest rules.
The simplest solution is to continuously record the received audio throughout the competition.
Most modern contest programs or SDR receivers allows automatic
recording without significant computer load. For top results, it is recommended
keep the record until the publication of the preliminary results.
WAE Country List
Multipliers vo Worked All Europe DX Contest nevychádzajú zo zoznamu DXCC, ale z vlastného
the WAE (Worked All Europe Country List) list, which is maintained by DARC. This list
It was created before the introduction of today's DXCC rules and has retained its own structure.
Niektoré entity therefore removed from the list ARRL mierne odlišujú.
1AØ, 3A, 4O, 4U1I, 4U1V, 9A, 9H, C3, CT, CU, DL, E7, EA, EA6, EI, ER, ES, EU, F, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GM/s, GU, GW, HA, HB, HBØ, HV, I, IS, IT (without IG9/IH9 Zone 33), JW, JW/b, JX, LA, LX, LY, LZ, OE, OH, OHØ, OJØ, OK, OM, ON, OY, OZ, PA, R1F, RA, RA2, S5, SM, SP, SV, SV/A, SV5, SV9, T7, TA1, TF, TK, UR, YL, YO, YU, Z6, Z3, ZA, ZB.
Before the contest, it is a good idea to update the country database in your contest software.
The program then correctly recognizes the new multipliers, calculates the score and minimizes the risk.
errors when exporting Cabrillo log.
Conclusion
Worked All Europe DX Contest CW patrí medzi najprestížnejšie telegrafné Contests sveta.
The unique QTC message system, separate WAE country list and high level of operators make
This competition will be an exceptional experience for every fan of KV contesting. Success requires
not only high-quality technical equipment, but above all precision, discipline and ability
maintain a high work pace for the entire 48 hours.
If you have never worked WAEDC before, 2026 is a great opportunity to include this
competition to your contest calendar. Whether you start with a QRP transceiver,
a regular home station or from a large contest workplace, WAEDC offers
a combination of top-notch operation, technical precision and an exceptional QTC system,
which has no equal in the world of amateur radio contests.