Good morning contesters!
I’m writing to inform you that there will be some rule changes to the 2025
CQ WW contest this fall. The vast majority of these modifications are minor
with one notable exception – elimination of the EXPLORER category.
As background, the EXPLORER category was established in 2021 to allow
amateurs to participate in the CQ WW Contest while experimenting creatively
(“exploring”) with Internet-linked stations and other new technologies. The
goal of this category was to encourage innovation in operating strategies,
station design, and technology adaptation. Both single-operator and
multi-operator Explorer categories were created.
However, the intent of the category was not clearly understood. Many
single-operator Explorer entrants were actually portable stations or
single-location remote stations which were valid single-operator
non-Explorer entries. On the other hand, many multi-operator teams embraced
the new category using multiple locations linked by Internet connections,
thus allowing more operators to participate.
The CQ WPX Contest added a similar category (Multi-Distributed) during the
Covid pandemic to enable multi-operator stations to participate without
in-person contact. This addition has been successful, with enthusiastic
competition from stations worldwide.
Therefore, effective with the 2025 CQ WW DX Contest, the Explorer category
will be discontinued. A new Multi-Transmitter-Distributed category will be
added, with rules consistent with the CQ WPX version. See CQ WW Rules
Section V.4. for details (cqww.com/rules.htm).
As is the case for every contest, I encourage you to read the entire set of
WW rules. If you have any questions, they can be directed to:
https://cqww.com/contact/
73, John, K1AR
CQ WW Contest Director
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