Results of the 2019 CQWW WPX CW Contest

A record number of logs, 4,420, were received from the 41st running of the CQ Worldwide WPX CW contest. Sunspots were missing, but with a lot of sporadic propagation available on the high bands, operators had to make some unexpected strategic choices on the fly. A receiver on a second (or third) band was especially valuable in trying to be at the right place at the right time.

Single-Operator All Band

RA3CO at CN2CO finally ended 8P5A’s winning streak, but Tom held off Ken, K6LA, at VY2TT to claim the North American plaque. Kevin, N5DX, traveled to New York to sign NN5J/2 to win the USA plaque. KQ2M/1 and NY4A (N4AF operator) placed and showed, respectively.

The single-operator unassisted low