WFD is always on the last full weekend of January, beginning at 19:00 UTC on Saturday and running though 18:59 on Sunday.
You can operate on the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meter HF bands and all bands above 50 MHz.
To be considered for scoring, all participants must submit their log entries before 11:59 UTC on March 1st . All logs must be submitted in the Cabrillo formation and contain the proper exchange data. Late entries cannot be accepted.
WFD participation and results are tallied and posted on the website for future reference. Our goal is to logs scored by May 30th and posted the first week of June.
Logging Programs
Operating Aids
Downloads
Rules v12.29.22
WFD Flyer for you to fill out
2023 Event Packet
Location Map Best Practices
WFD Club Challenge
We would like to develop a comprehensive FAQ section, but for now if you have any questions or need clarifation on anything, please contact us and let us know.
Q: How do I change my location on the map?
A: When you registered your location on the map, you received an email. The subject line was WFD Location Added. The last line of the email says Click here to edit your entry. Using that link, you can change or modify any field from your original registration. If you deleted or no longer have that email with the link, you can click here to have another email resent to you. It will go to the original email address you used to register your location.
Q: Why isn't FT8 allowed for WFD?
A: We set our objectives around ensuring that WFD remains an exercise in emergency communications. Though we recognize FT8 is a legitimate digital mode, it cannot pass even simple emergency traffic. WFD is not about how many contacts you make or the points at the end of the day. It's about whether or not you can successfully relay emergency information back and forth in adverse conditions. That single concept, along with our core principles, is what we use to develop the objectives and guidelines for the WFD event. While many people enjoy FT8, and it may help improve your digital skills, we encourage you to use those skills to practice passing information back and forth using other digital methods during WFD.
Q: What do I do if I discover an error after I submit my log?
A: When you submit your log, you will receive a confirmation email. If you find an error after submitting your log, go back to the submission page and resubmit a new log. The new log will overwrite the old one. You will only be allowed to change your log until 11:59 UTC on March 1st. We shut down the submission page at that point, and all logs become final.
In the News
Our goal each year will be to publicize a newsletter just before WFD and an After Action Report in the early spring. The newsletter will have a variety of articles, including highlights from previous years’ activations, WFD camp recipes, tech articles, tips, links to videos, equipment, handy items, and a host of other helpful information. The After Action Report will include all of our collected statistics on the winter event. If you would like to receive a copy of these two publications, please provide your name and email below.
Check out some of the newsletters from previous years.
