Terrible (SFI = 77 but very low K & A) conditions "probably" mean that this will not be a "hot" contest - but- just a chance to give your skills a try - and - perhaps try out some new software. Read about it here on Bruce's Contest site: and about it here on the ARRL site: The information talks about phone and cw but (as far as I can tell) it does not specify "digital" as a "mode" - now that does not mean that it is not permitted, it just means that I don't see a reference to it.? Very often, "digital" is classified under CW (BTW - CW is a digital mode just not audio based like FT8, etc) but you might want to check for sure if that is what your only interest is.? Contact the ARRL Contest branch at: For contest information contact?contests@...?or (860) 594-0232 There are other contests going on as well - check Bruce's site to see if there is one that appeals to you and give it a go.? --? Have fun --? '73 -- Don N4HH |