Updated 10 November
2026
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 20-21 March 2027.
Saturday, 20 March, 1400 UTC - Sunday, 21 March, 0400 UTC and
Sunday, 21 March, 1200 UTC - 2400 UTC.
Plaques: We are currently soliciting sponsors for the plaques for the 2027 Virginia QSO Party. Last year's sponsors get first choice, then we ask for new sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring a plaque, please send an email to [email protected]. Updated 10 Nov 20267 Nov 26 21 Oct 26
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.
Presentation Offer and Schedule: SPARC will give a presentation on the Virginia QSO Party to any group in Virginia.
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 the Virginia QSO Party you may money or a check to Virginia QSO Party, 12315 Streamvale Cir, Herndon, VA 20107.
Saturday, 20 March, 1400 UTC - Sunday, 21 March, 0400 UTC and
Sunday, 21 March, 1200 UTC - 2400 UTC.
Plaques: We are currently soliciting sponsors for the plaques for the 2027 Virginia QSO Party. Last year's sponsors get first choice, then we ask for new sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring a plaque, please send an email to [email protected]. Updated 10 Nov 2026
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.
Presentation Offer and Schedule: SPARC will give a presentation on the Virginia QSO Party to any group in Virginia.
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 the Virginia QSO Party you may money or a check to Virginia QSO Party, 12315 Streamvale Cir, Herndon, VA 20107.
Previous Virginia QSO Parties