Starting in 2027, participants in the SINGLE OPERATOR categories will have a maximum operating time of 33 hours within the competition’s total duration of 39 hours.
A minimum rest period of 6 hours is mandatory.
This may be taken as a single block of at least 6 hours or divided into two separate blocks of at least 3 hours each.
The CWJF GROUP is pleased to announce that the results of the CQMM DX CONTEST 2026 are now available on our website (click the link at the end of this post).
As decided by the Organizing Committee, starting this year (2026), the results will be published on the last weekend of October, bringing the publication date forward by 30 days, as in previous years the results were released on the last weekend of November.
We received a total of 2,109 logs, representing the second-highest level of participation in the history of the contest, surpassed only by the 2020 edition, which recorded 2,380 submitted logs and remains the CQMM DX CONTEST participation record.
Our log-checking software identified 3,806 active and valid callsigns (each appearing in at least five different logs and having five or more contacts made and confirmed) totaling 395,582 QSOs. Of these, 376,341 QSOs were validated, meaning that 95.1% of all contacts made were credited — a rate consistent with the average observed in previous years.
More details about the contest can be found on our website in the “ RECORDS ” and “ STATISTICS ” sections.
It is worth highlighting that in 2026, three continents (Europe, Asia, and Africa) reached their highest number of participating stations (stations that submitted logs) since the contest's first edition. The contest has now completed 16 editions.
Our main challenge remains increasing participation from stations in North America (NA). Despite all our efforts over the years, participation in this region remains well below the potential we believe can be achieved. The continued growth of the CQMM DX CONTEST shows that there is still considerable room to increase the number of participants in the coming years.
Once again, we would like to thank everyone who participated in our contest, whether for the first time or on multiple occasions. You are undoubtedly the reason for the great success we have achieved.
To those radio amateurs who have never participated, it would be a great honor to welcome you for the first time in 2027 to this important CW contest, traditionally held on the third weekend of April. Be sure to mark this date on your contest calendar.
The CQMM DX CONTEST also maintains its annual tradition of setting numerous new records. The 2026 results, which we have just released, show that although no world record was broken (a first in the history of the contest), 11 new continental records were established across six continents, along with 87 new national records among the 59 countries monitored, covering our 16 contest categories.
The oldest standing record in the contest belongs to the Asian continent. It was set in 2012 by station RK9JWV in the MO / ST / AB / HP category.
Starting with the 2027 edition, we will introduce a change to the permitted operating time for all SINGLE-OPERATOR categories. These stations may operate for a maximum of 33 hours within the total 39 hours duration of the contest. A rest period of at least 6 (six) hours is mandatory. Participants in the SINGLE-OPERATOR categories may choose to take this rest period all at once or divide it into 2 (two) separate periods, each lasting a minimum of 3 (three) hours.
If you have any questions, need further information about the results, or require any additional clarification, please contact us at the email address below:
Best regards,
73, Ed – PY4WAS
President, CWJF GROUP
Note: The CQMM DX CONTEST Advisory Committee clarifies that the use of auto-spotting systems is permitted in our contest, a rule that has been in effect since 2024.
