Updated 13 November
2025
Summary
The Virginia
QSO Party is held during the 3rd full weekend in March.
The 2026 Virginia QSO Party
will be held during the weekend of 21-22 March 2026.
Saturday, 21 March, 1400 UTC - Sunday, 22 March, 0400 UTC and
Sunday, 22 March, 1200 UTC - 2400 UTC.
Plaques: 13 Nov 25. We have started to solicit donations for the plaques for the high achievers in 30 plaque categories. The same ones as we had last year. If you interested in sponsoring a plaque for the 2026 VaQP, please send us an email at [email protected]. Every year there is some turnover in the plaque sponsors.
Contest Logging Programs. Logging programs designed for the Virginia QSO Party always help. We accept any logs, but logs submitted electronically and compliant with any cabrillo format are preferred. The following logging programs have been used in the past and they have been modified to support the Virginia QSO Party. We re-score all logs submitted, so it is important to ensure your log contains all the required information.
* N1MM+ Logger http://www.n1mm.com.
* Scott & Kimberly, N3FJP & KA3SEQ Amateur Contact Log http://www.n3fjp.com/.
* WriteLog http://www.writelog.com/.
* WA7BNM Web2Cabrillo http://www.b4h.net/cabforms/ A manual entry cabrillo file generator. Easy to use for those with QSOs not already in a cabrillo file. Go to the web site. Select Virginia QSO Party. Fill in the forms. In the last step, the program e-mails a Cabrillo file to [email protected], with a copy to the submitter's e-mail address.
* GenLog Logger https://qsl.net/w3km/genfeats.htm
Virginia Counties and Independent Cities: 95 counties and 38 independent cities (html format or MS Document or PDF format).
Paper Log Summary Sheets: (.pdf or .doc) Used to record header information when submitting paper logs. This form is not required for cabrillo formatted electronic logs.
Worked All Virginia Award: The "Worked All Virginia" award is offered by the Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club.
Planning Calendar: The calendar is available for review.
Comments, questions, and recommendations should be emailed to [email protected].
DONATIONS: This event is funded by donations. SPARC does not raise funds through other activities to support the Virginia QSO Party. If you would like to donate to SPARC for this event you may may money or a check to SPARC, 12315 Streamvale Cir, Herndon, VA 20107, or donate through PayPay or other service in the below box.
Donate TBD
Saturday, 21 March, 1400 UTC - Sunday, 22 March, 0400 UTC and
Sunday, 22 March, 1200 UTC - 2400 UTC.
Plaques: 13 Nov 25. We have started to solicit donations for the plaques for the high achievers in 30 plaque categories. The same ones as we had last year. If you interested in sponsoring a plaque for the 2026 VaQP, please send us an email at [email protected]. Every year there is some turnover in the plaque sponsors.
Contest Logging Programs. Logging programs designed for the Virginia QSO Party always help. We accept any logs, but logs submitted electronically and compliant with any cabrillo format are preferred. The following logging programs have been used in the past and they have been modified to support the Virginia QSO Party. We re-score all logs submitted, so it is important to ensure your log contains all the required information.
* N1MM+ Logger http://www.n1mm.com.
* Scott & Kimberly, N3FJP & KA3SEQ Amateur Contact Log http://www.n3fjp.com/.
* WriteLog http://www.writelog.com/.
* WA7BNM Web2Cabrillo http://www.b4h.net/cabforms/ A manual entry cabrillo file generator. Easy to use for those with QSOs not already in a cabrillo file. Go to the web site. Select Virginia QSO Party. Fill in the forms. In the last step, the program e-mails a Cabrillo file to [email protected], with a copy to the submitter's e-mail address.
* GenLog Logger https://qsl.net/w3km/genfeats.htm
Virginia Counties and Independent Cities: 95 counties and 38 independent cities (html format or MS Document or PDF format).
Paper Log Summary Sheets: (.pdf or .doc) Used to record header information when submitting paper logs. This form is not required for cabrillo formatted electronic logs.
Worked All Virginia Award: The "Worked All Virginia" award is offered by the Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club.
Planning Calendar: The calendar is available for review.
Comments, questions, and recommendations should be emailed to [email protected].
DONATIONS: This event is funded by donations. SPARC does not raise funds through other activities to support the Virginia QSO Party. If you would like to donate to SPARC for this event you may may money or a check to SPARC, 12315 Streamvale Cir, Herndon, VA 20107, or donate through PayPay or other service in the below box.
Donate TBD
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