Samuel Morse Memorial Contest 2026
The SMMC homepage provides key details about the 2026 Samuel Morse Memorial Contest, including date, UTC operating time, memorial purpose, and updates about the official contest rules.
About the Event
The Samuel Morse Memorial Contest celebrates the heritage of CW and pays tribute to one of the most important pioneers in communication history. It is intended as a dignified memorial event for radio amateurs who value tradition, skill, and the enduring spirit of Morse code communication.
In Memory of Samuel Morse
This contest commemorates Samuel Morse and his lasting contribution to long-distance communication through the development of Morse code.
Dedicated to CW
CW remains one of the most respected and efficient operating modes in amateur radio, connecting operators across generations.
International Spirit
The memorial contest invites radio amateurs to participate in a shared celebration of history, technical excellence, and operating tradition.
Event Summary
The Samuel Morse Memorial Contest 2026 will take place on Sunday, 26 April 2026, from 14:00 to 20:00 UTC. The event is scheduled for the Sunday preceding Samuel Morse's birthday and is dedicated to the tradition of CW amateur radio communication.
Who
Open to CW Enthusiasts
The event is intended for amateur radio operators who appreciate Morse code, operating skill, and radio tradition.
What
International Memorial Contest
SMMC is designed as a memorable annual-style CW event dedicated to Samuel Morse and the heritage of telegraphy.
When
26 April 2026
The operating window is six hours long, running from 14:00 UTC until 20:00 UTC on Sunday.
Contest Rules
The official rules for the Samuel Morse Memorial Contest will be published soon. This section is reserved for the full contest announcement, eligibility details, scoring system, exchange format, bands, operating categories, log submission instructions, and award information.
Official contest rules coming soon
Detailed contest regulations, participation requirements, and scoring information will be announced on this website as soon as the official contest notice is released.
Event Schedule
The event is planned as a focused memorial operating period with a clear UTC schedule. Additional pre-event announcements and post-event updates may be added here later.
Pre-Event
Contest Announcement
Official contest rules, operating categories, and logging information will be published before the event date.
On Air
26 April 2026 | 14:00–20:00 UTC
The Samuel Morse Memorial Contest operating period will take place on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
After the Event
Logs and Results
Future updates may include log submission information, claimed scores, final rankings, and certificates or awards.
Contact and Information
This section can be used for organizer contact details, official announcements, website updates, and participant information related to the Samuel Morse Memorial Contest.
Organizer Information
INFO DE SMMCWebsite
Official contest updates and announcements will appear here.
News
Rules publication, event reminders, log instructions, and result announcements can be added to this section.
Future Website Sections
SMMC WEBRules Page
Detailed contest regulations, bands, categories, exchange, and scoring details.
Results Page
Claimed scores, final rankings, downloadable certificates, and annual archive pages.
History Page
Background information about Samuel Morse, Morse code, and the heritage of CW communication.