A Sixth Edition to Remember
The 2026 EUDX Contest proved to be another great success, confirming the strong interest in this distinctly European DX event and its steadily growing international participation.
This year, the Contest Committee received an impressive total of 1,975 logs from stations across Europe and from many other parts of the world. This outstanding level of participation reflects both the enthusiasm of the amateur radio community and the increasingly prominent position of the EUDX Contest on the international contesting calendar.
For 24 hours, operators from European Union member states and DX stations around the world filled the bands with intense activity in CW, SSB and Mixed modes. From major multi-operator stations to Low Power and QRP competitors, participants faced the same challenge: combining operating speed, accuracy, propagation awareness and an effective multiplier strategy.
The distinctive exchange system remains one of the defining features of the EUDX Contest. Stations located within the European Union send their national EUDX area code, while stations outside the EU exchange their ITU zone. As a result, success depends not only on maintaining a high QSO rate, but also on finding valuable multipliers, selecting the right band at the right time and logging every contact accurately.
As in every major international contest, the final scores tell only part of the story. Behind each result are many hours of preparation, antenna and station improvements, strategic decisions, technical challenges and the determination to continue calling CQ or searching for one more multiplier until the final minute.
The 2026 edition produced outstanding performances in every category, including commanding victories, extremely close battles and remarkable scores achieved at all power levels. The following results recognise the operators and teams who delivered the strongest performances in this memorable sixth edition of the EUDX Contest.
Single Operator All Band Mixed
High Power
The EU High Power Mixed category produced one of the strongest races of the contest. YL7X earned the victory with 16,167,879 points, ahead of OM4WM, who finished with 14,209,530, and OG7F with 12,604,756. All three stations exceeded twelve million points, underlining the depth of competition at the top of the category.
In the DX section, UP0L claimed first place with 15,498,366 points. RM4F secured second with 10,577,104, while EW1M completed the podium with 8,482,266.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | YL7X | 16,167,879 | OM4WM | 14,209,530 | OG7F | 12,604,756 |
| DX | UP0L | 15,498,366 | RM4F | 10,577,104 | EW1M | 8,482,266 |
Low Power
Low Power Mixed was one of the highlights of the 2026 contest. LY9A achieved an exceptional 15,332,416 points, a score competitive even against many High Power entries. EA4AOC took second place with 10,419,500, followed by OL5Y with 8,938,236.
Among DX stations, E70Y won with 4,347,924 points. UA6GO placed second with 3,205,972, while RK6O finished third with 1,562,220.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LY9A | 15,332,416 | EA4AOC | 10,419,500 | OL5Y | 8,938,236 |
| DX | E70Y | 4,347,924 | UA6GO | 3,205,972 | RK6O | 1,562,220 |
QRP
Operating with only a few watts requires patience, precise timing and the ability to recognize every useful opening. HA9A mastered that challenge, winning the EU QRP Mixed category with an impressive 5,590,256 points. EA3O followed with 4,351,418, narrowly ahead of S52P, who scored 4,286,898.
The DX QRP title went to UR2Y with 4,064,148 points. YU3DX earned second place with 2,816,722, and R3ZP took third with 1,735,716.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | HA9A | 5,590,256 | EA3O | 4,351,418 | S52P | 4,286,898 |
| DX | UR2Y | 4,064,148 | YU3DX | 2,816,722 | R3ZP | 1,735,716 |
Single Operator All Band CW
High Power
The largest Single Operator score of the 2026 contest was produced in the EU CW High Power category. P3X delivered an outstanding performance, finishing with 24,494,556 points. 9A5Y also achieved a remarkable result of 19,671,696, while OG3B took third with 13,207,536.
The DX category was also extremely competitive. EU8U won with 13,161,546 points, followed by RG9A with 11,546,664 and MM9I with 11,124,754. Fewer than half a million points separated second and third places.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | P3X | 24,494,556 | 9A5Y | 19,671,696 | OG3B | 13,207,536 |
| DX | EU8U | 13,161,546 | RG9A | 11,546,664 | MM9I | 11,124,754 |
Low Power
With 323 entries, EU CW Low Power was the largest category in the contest. HA7UI emerged from this highly competitive field with 8,005,364 points. SP9XCN followed closely with 7,572,656, while EA2AZ reached third place with 7,114,910.
In the DX section, the leading three stations all approached or exceeded nine million points. RM5F won with 10,246,440, 4U1A placed second with 9,586,080, and RG5A finished third with 8,923,240.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | HA7UI | 8,005,364 | SP9XCN | 7,572,656 | EA2AZ | 7,114,910 |
| DX | RM5F | 10,246,440 | 4U1A | 9,586,080 | RG5A | 8,923,240 |
Single Operator All Band SSB
High Power
IU8RIA gave Italy the EU SSB High Power title with 6,939,592 points. SN7D took second place with 5,538,624, while S51CK completed the podium with 4,266,108.
The DX race was even closer at the top. RA3OA won with 8,220,960 points, but E70T remained within striking distance, finishing second with 7,795,398. R3RZ placed third with 5,551,788.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | IU8RIA | 6,939,592 | SN7D | 5,538,624 | S51CK | 4,266,108 |
| DX | RA3OA | 8,220,960 | E70T | 7,795,398 | R3RZ | 5,551,788 |
Low Power
EU SSB Low Power attracted 268 entries, making it the second-largest category of the contest. SO7E achieved a decisive victory with 3,337,728 points. OM1BAT placed second with 2,110,752, narrowly ahead of SO6A, who scored 1,994,532.
In the DX section, UA3BL established a clear lead and won with 3,872,022 points. RL3QI finished second with 1,163,104, followed by ER3CT with 950,720.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | SO7E | 3,337,728 | OM1BAT | 2,110,752 | SO6A | 1,994,532 |
| DX | UA3BL | 3,872,022 | RL3QI | 1,163,104 | ER3CT | 950,720 |
Single Operator Single Band
The Single Band categories reward specialization. Operators must select the band with the greatest potential for their location, antennas and propagation, then extract the maximum possible number of QSOs and multipliers during the contest’s 24 hours.
160 Metres
Top Band remained a demanding test of receiving ability and persistence. HG0R won the EU section with 368,402 points, just ahead of HA8A with 351,231. S53O placed third with 322,007.
Only two competitive entries were recorded in the DX section. E79D won with 164,212 points, while LC9X finished second with 11,481.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | HG0R | 368,402 | HA8A | 351,231 | S53O | 322,007 |
| DX | E79D | 164,212 | LC9X | 11,481 | — | — |
80 Metres
OK1DOL took the EU 80-metre title with 1,301,440 points. S51YI was second with 998,970, while S57Q followed closely with 951,090.
In the DX section, YU2M won with 740,348 points. YU0X took second with 520,472, and YT1WA completed an all-Serbian podium with 504,814.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | OK1DOL | 1,301,440 | S51YI | 998,970 | S57Q | 951,090 |
| DX | YU2M | 740,348 | YU0X | 520,472 | YT1WA | 504,814 |
40 Metres
The EU 40-metre title went to 9A6A, who scored 2,122,200 points. OM2X finished second with 1,838,452, followed by S52AW with 1,626,088.
YT1A led the DX section with 2,035,280 points. ME5W took second with 1,414,986, while Z32TO placed third with 1,130,880.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 9A6A | 2,122,200 | OM2X | 1,838,452 | S52AW | 1,626,088 |
| DX | YT1A | 2,035,280 | ME5W | 1,414,986 | Z32TO | 1,130,880 |
20 Metres
The EU 20-metre category produced one of the closest podiums of the contest. HA6FQ won with 1,398,150 points, only slightly ahead of YQ6A with 1,363,749 and LZ8R with 1,355,808. Less than 43,000 points separated first and third.
In the DX section, YT4W claimed first place with 1,791,290 points. E74A was close behind with 1,700,826, while YT7X finished third with 949,124.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | HA6FQ | 1,398,150 | YQ6A | 1,363,749 | LZ8R | 1,355,808 |
| DX | YT4W | 1,791,290 | E74A | 1,700,826 | YT7X | 949,124 |
15 Metres
HA5JI dominated the EU 15-metre category with 1,285,012 points. ON6NL secured second place with 512,061, and IT9WDC took third with 406,560.
The DX title went to RW1A with 1,315,548 points. UA6LCN followed with 870,038, while RD4F finished third with 757,190.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | HA5JI | 1,285,012 | ON6NL | 512,061 | IT9WDC | 406,560 |
| DX | RW1A | 1,315,548 | UA6LCN | 870,038 | RD4F | 757,190 |
10 Metres
FY5KE achieved a convincing victory in the EU 10-metre category with 1,347,672 points. HA3NU placed second with 665,663, followed by HA8FK with 391,760.
In the DX section, RW4C won with 782,969 points. 4Z5ML finished second with 673,040, while K2SSS earned third place with 362,452.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | FY5KE | 1,347,672 | HA3NU | 665,663 | HA8FK | 391,760 |
| DX | RW4C | 782,969 | 4Z5ML | 673,040 | K2SSS | 362,452 |
Multi-Operator Categories
Multi-operator contesting adds another dimension to the challenge. Success depends not only on signal strength and individual operating skill, but also on teamwork, station reliability, band planning and the ability to coordinate operators throughout the full contest period.
Multi-Operator Single Transmitter
The EU race was won by LZ5R with a tremendous 24,396,994 points, the second-highest score achieved by any station in the 2026 results. S53F placed second with 17,049,204, while IZ2FOS finished third with 12,586,392.
In the DX section, K1LZ claimed the title with 17,974,272 points. E7CW followed with 14,726,437, and UA4S took third with 9,832,520.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LZ5R | 24,396,994 | S53F | 17,049,204 | IZ2FOS | 12,586,392 |
| DX | K1LZ | 17,974,272 | E7CW | 14,726,437 | UA4S | 9,832,520 |
Multi-Operator Multi-Transmitter
LZ8E recorded the highest score of the entire 2026 EUDX Contest, winning the EU Multi-Transmitter category with 26,449,377 points. F5UTN placed second with 10,061,856, and DA2X was third with 8,868,877.
The only competitive entry in the DX Multi-Transmitter section was BI4JL, which finished with 337,935 points and therefore earned the category title.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LZ8E | 26,449,377 | F5UTN | 10,061,856 | DA2X | 8,868,877 |
| DX | BI4JL | 337,935 | — | — | — | — |
Multi-Distributed
The Multi-Distributed category continued to demonstrate how modern station networking can bring operators and equipment together while preserving the competitive spirit of team contesting.
IQ3ME won the EU section with 21,278,204 points. IZ3LEY placed second with 12,394,102, while HG1W took third with 11,437,728.
In the DX section, R4WD achieved an excellent 20,049,018 points to claim a commanding victory. 7E3E was the second classified entry with 720 points.
| Section | 1st place | Score | 2nd place | Score | 3rd place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | IQ3ME | 21,278,204 | IZ3LEY | 12,394,102 | HG1W | 11,437,728 |
| DX | R4WD | 20,049,018 | 7E3E | 720 | — | — |
The Numbers Behind the Contest
The distribution of entries shows the continuing popularity of traditional single-operator categories:
| Category group | EU entries | DX entries | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOAB Mixed | 180 | 89 | 269 |
| SOAB CW | 452 | 201 | 653 |
| SOAB SSB | 345 | 141 | 486 |
| Single Band | 247 | 194 | 441 |
| Multi-Operator | 28 | 16 | 44 |
| Competitive logs | 1,252 | 641 | 1,893 |
| Checklogs | 56 | 26 | 82 |
| All submitted logs | 1,308 | 667 | 1,975 |
Several performances deserve special recognition:
- LZ8E achieved the highest overall score with 26,449,377 points.
- P3X recorded the highest Single Operator score with 24,494,556 points.
- LZ5R topped the Multi-Single EU category with 24,396,994 points.
- IQ3ME and R4WD both exceeded twenty million points in Multi-Distributed.
- LY9A produced an exceptional Low Power Mixed score of 15,332,416 points.
- EU CW Low Power was the contest’s largest individual category, with 323 entries.
- EU SSB Low Power followed with 268 entries.
These figures confirm that the EUDX Contest offers meaningful competition at every station level: from QRP and modest Low Power installations to major multi-operator stations.
Accuracy and Log Checking
Final results are not simply a reproduction of the claimed scores. Every submitted log was subjected to the checking process, with invalid contacts, incorrect callsigns, exchange errors and other discrepancies affecting the final totals.
The published results therefore reward both operating speed and accuracy. A high QSO rate is valuable only when contacts are copied and logged correctly. Many of the leading stations combined large QSO totals with relatively small score reductions, demonstrating that careful logging remains one of the essential skills of successful contesting.
The Contest Committee also received 82 checklogs. These submissions play an important role in improving the accuracy of cross-checking and the reliability of the final results, even though they are not eligible for awards.
Congratulations to All Participants
The 2026 EUDX Contest was much more than a competition between the stations listed at the top of each table. Every submitted log contributed to the event, whether it contained thousands of contacts or only a few QSOs made during a short appearance on the bands.
The organizers congratulate all category winners and podium finishers, but also thank every operator who participated, every club that activated a station, every team member who helped prepare equipment and antennas, and every sponsor who supports the awards programme.
Special thanks go to the log-checking team, the software developers, the EUDX Contest ambassadors and all those who promote the contest within their national amateur radio communities.
The sixth edition has shown once again that the EUDX Contest is continuing to grow while preserving its original objective: bringing together European Union and DX stations in a friendly but highly competitive international event.
We look forward to hearing everyone again in the next edition.
73 de Francesco, IK6QON
EUDX Contest Manager