Doha, March 30 (QNA) - The Qatar Amateur Radio Society (QARS) concluded on Sunday evening its participation in the CQ World Wide WPX Contest 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to diversify its involvement in international events and exchange experiences with radio enthusiasts around the globe.

This contest is one of the largest annual international competitions in the amateur radio hobby.

In a statement, QARS emphasized its commitment to taking part in this contest, which is listed on the international calendar every year at the end of March. The society aims to achieve high rankings both in Asia and globally, noting its goal of reaching at least 5,000 contacts for this year’s contest, a significant increase compared to previous years.

Over the past years, the society has earned notable results in this competition, including last year, when it secured first place in Asia and tenth place globally.

For two days, QARS members participated through their personal radio stations from home. They coordinated to work as a unified team representing the society in this international event, using the society’s call sign (A73A) for the contest.

The Qatar Amateur Radio Society is dedicated to promoting amateur radio among citizens and organizing its practice in accordance with local and international regulations. Additionally, the society fosters human and international relations between enthusiasts in Qatar and their counterparts abroad, helping to raise awareness of Qatar's development and contributing to the training of technical personnel who can provide humanitarian services during emergencies. (QNA)