The Central States VHF Society is proud to sponsor and announce the dates and times for the 2026 running of the VHF and up Spring Sprints!
144 MHz: Monday, 4/13/26 from 2300z (7pm EDT) to 0600z (11pm PDT), operate no more than four hours between your first contact and your last contact, Exchange: 4 char grid
222 MHz: Tuesday, 4/21/26 from 2300z (7pm EDT) to 0600z (11pm PDT), operate no more than four hours between your first contact and your last contact, Exchange: 4 char grid
432 MHz: Wednesday, 4/29/26 from 2300z (7pm EDT) to 0600z (11pm PDT), operate no more than four hours between your first contact and your last contact, Exchange: 4 char grid
Microwave, 902 MHz and up: Saturday, 5/02/26 from 8 AM – 2 PM local, Exchange: 6 char grid
50 MHz: Saturday, 5/09/26 from 2300Z until 0300Z Sunday, 5/10/26, Exchange: 4 char grid
Classes: Stations will be classified as either Single Op or Rover. A portable or mobile station that operates from only one grid is
considered a Single Op station. A Rover must operate from at least 2 grid squares. All legal modes are welcome!
More information and rules are posted at: https://sites.google.com/site/springvhfupsprints/home/2026-information
73 Kent O’Dell KA2KQM, Mike Metroka WB8BZK & Jon Platt W0ZQ
Central States VHF Society Spring Sprint Organizing Committee