ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest

10 GHZ and Up Contest 2026 AA2SD KE5NJ and N2LQH Summarry of Activity

During the First Part of the Contest We Worked from (3) NJ Beach Shore Locations

Thanks to all that worked us from our 3 stops at the Jersey Shore for Part I. Chris KE5NJ and myself along with Terry N2LQH had a great time working the team on Block Island and others during this short period. The Brigante NJ Bird Observation deck is an ideal location for working 10GHz across the ocean to the North East.

We Enjoyed Excellent Early Morning Conditions From Brigantine NJ to Block Island

From this ideal beach location we were able to work Dale AF1T , Dave K1RZ and Micky W1MKY all on SSB with Q5 copy across the Atlantic point to point at 304 KM.  Here is a quick Video Link of KE5NJ's contact to Block Island with .5 watts. N2LQH also made a very nice contact using 1.9 watts and a small horn with W1MKY. We also worked Ray N3RG and Mike WB2RVX from this beach front location. This particular spot is elevated above the beach located on a Bird Viewing tower as a platform.

 View the video here:

https://youtu.be/c85ISpHnHcw?si=GjNxTXMKvVEAnJOH

Equipment Deployed:

• AA2SD Kune Transverter with a 22 inch dish and 3 Watt Amp

• N2LQH Demi Trasnsvertor with a small portable Horn 1.9 Watts

• KE5NJ Icom 905 with Icom Dish .5 watts

We traveled to (3) Beachfront  Spots all with an unobstructed view to the Atlantic, these spots should work well for Block Island and the North East. 

Operation Plan 

Stop 1: Brigantine, NJ Bird Watch Tower FM29TK  (operate from 8AM-10AM) -Brigantine, NJ Bird Watch Tower FM29TK   800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ 08205 (just north of Atlantic City/Brigantine).Access: The main way to see the towers is via the 8-mile unpaved Wildlife Drive.Fees: A small per-vehicle entrance fee applies for the Wildlife Drive. FM29TK70RG 

Stop 2: North Wildwood Seawall  FM29OA (1 Hour 10 Minute drive 50 miles and set up at 11:30- operate 2 hours to 2PM) Observation deck in North Wildwood, NJ FM29OA

Beachfront spot where walkers, joggers and dolphin-watchers enjoy ocean views.  Address: 200A John F Kennedy Beach Dr, North Wildwood, NJ 08260 FM29OA50OJ

Stop 3: Cape May Beach Ave End Pavilion  FM28MW  (30 Minute drive and set up operate 2 Hours, end 4PM) Sunset Pavilion Cape May, NJ FM28MW

Beachfront spot located at the very end of Beach Ave in Cape May. Access to a small Jetty across the beach area  FM28MW73VD

Here is a quick Video Link of KE5NJ's contact to Block Island with .5 watts

https://youtu.be/c85ISpHnHcw?si=GjNxTXMKvVEAnJOH

Link to the photo album of the complete day:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/sAQdXnX7K4UVQYe86

Sept Contest Part II from Cape May Point and FM 29 Quarry Overlook

Cape May Point FM28MX elevation 7 ft  Due to my available time, I worked the September portion of the contest from 2 locations. The first location is at the very tip of Cape May NJ FM28MX, located at the entrance of the Cape May Canal.  This spot is located directly across from the Cape May Ferry Terminal. My intent was to work Dale.

Contact from Cape May to Dale AF1T at 458 KM

AF1T contacted AA2SD on Sat. Sept. 19, at 12:32 UTC from FN41ni, CW.  W1MKY contacted AA2SD on Sept. 19, at 12:34 from 12:34 CW. This was my longest contact to date on 10 GHz at 458Km.

I had a Clear Path from Cape May to FM08US

I was also able to work with Dave K1RZ and the group from FM08US at 289 KM from the point which was a lot of fun including KF3Y, WA4BRX, N3GW, K3WHC, W2RMA and N9ZL.

Cape May Contact with Dale AF1T  from Cape May Point FM28MX at 458 KM

Gibbsboro Pole Hill Park FM29 MT Elevation 190 ft  During Sunday I worked at my local watering hole located in Gibbsboro NJ FM29MJ. This spot only plays to the south with a clear shot into MD and lower Souther NJ. I attempted several times to work Roger K3SZ but failed due to foliage blocking my path.  

I was able to work Ray N3RG Q5 Copy on SSB, as Ray recently made updates to his 10GHz station and it was a easy contact. The weather was turing with rain storms and I was able to work Don N3MK  with rain scatter at my best of 216 KM for the Day. After this very interesting rain scatter contact it was time to pack up due to the weather.

Plans for Sunday August  15th  10 GHz and Up

We plan to travel to (3) Beach Front  Spots all with an un obstructed view to the Atlantic, these spots should work well for Block Island and the North East.  Chris KE5NJ/ and myself with be traveling with (2) operating stations .  Contact us below or follow us on the map at https://w3sz.com/map.php

Driving Plan of 3 locations Google Maps

https://sites.google.com/view/aa2sd/arrl-10-ghz-and-up-contest

Operation Plan 

Stop 1: Brigantine, NJ Bird Watch Tower FM29TK  (operate from 8AM-10AM) -

Stop 2: North Wildwood Seawall  FM29OA (1 Hour 10 Minute drive 50 miles and set up at 11:30- operate 2 hours to 2PM)

Stop 3: Cape May Beach Ave End Pavilion  FM28MW  (30 Minute drive and set up operate 2 Hours, end 4PM)

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About the ARRL 10 GHZ and Up Contest

Each contest weekend begins 0900 UTC Saturday and runs through 0759 UTC Monday. Participation is limited to 42 hours of operating time in each of the two contest weekends. NOTE: This is a change from the previous start and end times in local time. Participants are reminded to log all contacts in UTC time.

Contest Objective: For North American amateurs to contact as many amateur stations in as many different locations as possible in North America on bands from 10-GHz through Light. Amateurs are encouraged to operate from more than one location during this event. See the detailed rules for restrictions.

Dates:Third full weekend of August and September (August 15-17, 2026 and September 19-21, 2026).

Contest Period: Each weekend begins 0900 UTC Saturday and runs through 0759 UTC Monday. Participation is limited to 42 hours of operating time in each of the two contest weekends.

Click here for the complete ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest Rules (PDF)

For contest information contact contests@arrl.org or (860) 594-0232

Log Submission Deadline:

Logs are due no later than THIRTY (30) days after the second weekend of the contest is over. Logs may be submitted either online or via mail, but electronic Cabrillo logs are the preferred method. Electronic logs must be submitted via our web app at contests.arrl.org/arrl10gscoresubmission.php

Logs that have been submitted electronically are listed on the Logs Received page. Click the contest name to see a list of submitted logs sorted by call sign and club name.

Online Log Submission - Cabrillo formatted logs must be uploaded via our web app at contests.arrl.org/arrl10gscoresubmission.php

Submitting Paper Logs By Mail - Be sure to mail your completed Summary Sheet and Log Sheets postmarked before the log submission deadlines.

Paper Entry Forms:

10 GHz and Up Summary

10 GHz and Up Log Sheet

Send completed Summary Sheets and logs to:

ARRL - 10 GHz Contest, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111

If submitting a paper log, it is strongly suggested you use a delivery method that offers a tracking number.

If you wish to convert your log into a Cabrillo formatted log for electronic submission, visit www.b4h.net/cabforms/ and select the event of interest. You can input your log data which will be converted to a Cabrillo formatted log for you (it will generate a log and return it to you), and then you can in turn submit your Cabrillo log online via the web app at contests.arrl.org/arrl10gscoresubmission.php.

Awards:

Suitable certificates will be awarded online for exceptional operat