The competition consists of three main events:

The traditional transmitting and receiving of 5-character groups and the newly introduced radioamateur practising test (RPT). The RPT consists of two programs: RUFZ , wich is a 'callsign copy' program where the task is to copy callsigns and type them back to the computer. The other one is PED , the pile-up trainer which is a contest and pile-up simulator.Both programs are popular among HAM's these days.

HST is not only a competition for high skilled CW HAM's but it's programs can promote young people to become radioamateurs. The traditional tests can help in preparing for cw exams. The RUFZ is a good means to develop the youngsters cw skills. It is very exciting to them getting new scores and in the mean time they progress gradually. The PED produces a perfect contest situation, so it is a good device to practice for the real contests on the air.At the end, a popular HST can be a important means to preserve morse code for the future.

European Championships:

1983 Moscow USSR

1989 Hannover Germany

1991 Neerpelt Belgium

World Championships:

1995 Siofok Hungary

1997 Sofia Bulgaria

In 1995 Hungary organised the first IARU World Championships attended by competitors from 15 countries of 3 continents. The championships are organised every two years and the next one will be in Italy in 1999.

HIGH SPEED TELEGRAPHY Championships 1999.

The IARU Region 1 High Speed Telegraphy World championships will take place
from April 28th till May 2nd 1999 in Pordeone Italy. This event is not only a competition
but a world-wide meeting of CW enthusiasts. If you like to make QSO's and receiving
callsigns, you are welcome in the competition too. During the championships there
will be other events too, like Electronic and Ham Radio fair , also a trip to Venice.
Please contact for more details the HST coordinator:

HA3NU, Laslo Weiz, Box 169, H-7100 Szekzsard, Hungary e-mail HA3NU@npp.hu

Participation in the HST is possible via your national club. (IARU member)
You may participate in any number of these categories:

A - Female juniors under 21 yrs.	B - Male juniors under 21 yrs.	C - Women 21- 39 yrs.
D - Men 21- 44 yrs.	E - Female oltimers over 39 yrs.	E - Male oltimers over 44 yrs.

The team in each category consists of 2 competitors, i.e. 12 competitors at most.
Individual participation is also allowed and welcome. Additionally one team leader
may be added to the team as well as many numbers of officials, accompaning
person, journalists, etc...

PSE contact for more details your national society

These activities are unknown in many countries yet but everywhere are cw enthusiasts who are potential competitors. If you are one of them, come and join US!! Please contact any working group member or the current coordinator for details.