W1AW Qualifying Runs
W1AW Qualifying Runs are sent on the same frequencies as the Morse code transmissions. West Coast Qualifying Runs are also transmitted monthly by other West Coast stations on various frequencies. At the beginning of each code practice session, the schedule for the next qualifying run is presented. Underline one minute of the highest speed you copied, certify that your copy was made without aid, and send it to ARRL for grading. Please include your name, call sign (if any) and complete mailing address. The initial certificate is available for a $10 fee. Subsequent endorsement stickers are available for a $7.50 fee.
The 2026 W1AW and West Coast monthly Qualifying Run schedules are available in PDF format.
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| Date | Time | Day | Time | Date | Notes |
| October 5, 2026 | 4 PM | Monday | 2000z | October 5, 2026 | 35 - 10 WPM |
| October 7, 2026 | 7 PM | Wednesday | 2300z | October 7, 2026 | 10 - 35 WPM |
| October 8, 2026 | 10 PM | Thursday | 0200z | October 9, 2026 | 10 - 40 WPM |
| October 13, 2026 | 4 PM | Tuesday | 2000z | October 13, 2026 | 10 - 35 WPM |
| October 14, 2026 | 9 AM | Wednesday | 1300z | October 14, 2026 | 35 - 10 WPM |
| October 16, 2026 | 10 PM | Friday | 0200z | October 17, 2026 | 10 - 35 WPM |
| October 19, 2026 | 4 PM | Monday | 2000z | October 19, 2026 | 10 - 40 WPM |
| October 21, 2026 | 9 AM | Wednesday | 1300z | October 21, 2026 | 10 - 35 WPM |
| October 22, 2026 | 7 PM | Thursday | 2300z | October 22, 2026 | 10 - 35 WPM |
| October 26, 2026 | 10 PM | Monday | 0200z | October 27, 2026 | 10 - 40 WPM |
| October 27, 2026 | 4 PM | Tuesday | 2000z | October 27, 2026 | 35 - 10 WPM |
| October 28, 2026 | 9 AM | Wednesday | 1300z | October 28, 2026 | 10 - 35 WPM |
September 25, 2026
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| October 30, 2026 | 0400z | Saturday | October 29, 2026 | 9 PM PDT | West Coast Station K9JM will transmit the official ARRL Qualifying Run on Thursday, October 29, at 9 PM PDT, on 3581.5. The speeds will run from 10 to 35 WPM . |
September 25, 2026
