SD WORLD CONTEST 2026

Rules and Guidelines

Contest Manager: Jerry 161SD077
Email: 161sd077@wp.pl
Eligibility: Open to all groups and operators.

Dates and Schedule in GMT

First Weekend:
Start: Saturday October 10 2026 at 00:00 GMT
End: Sunday October 11 2026 at 23:59 GMT

Second Weekend:
Start: Saturday October 17 2026 at 00:00 GMT
End: Sunday October 18 2026 at 23:59 GMT

Timekeeping Note: All contacts must be logged in GMT. Please check your local time conversion. Any contacts logged outside these hours will result in disqualification.

Operation and Frequencies

Calling Frequency: 27.595 MHz. After calling, QSY to a clear frequency allowed within your local regulations.
Valid Contacts: You may work operators in any division, including your own.

Scoring and Progressive Numbers

Formula: Total Points = Total Contacts x Total Divisions Worked.
Example: 50 progressive contacts x 10 divisions = 500 points.

Progressive Numbers: Exchanging progressive numbers is mandatory. No progressive number means no point.
Exceptions: Progressive numbers are not required when contacting SES, DX, IOTA, or Zero stations, subject to log confirmation from the activation.

Log Submission

Deadline: December 31 2026. Logs received after this date will be void.

Official Log Sheets:
Download: http://www.sugar-delta.org/download/sd-contest-log-sheet/
Email: 161sd077@wp.pl

Submission Format:
Submit only completed pages, omit blank pages.
Strictly black and white format only.
If using Yalog, send the file in .db format.

Note: All participants are requested to send in their logs regardless of the number of contacts made to help confirm scores for other operators.