diff --git a/UI/ContestForm.cs b/UI/ContestForm.cs
index 02245c7..677dd75 100644
--- a/UI/ContestForm.cs
+++ b/UI/ContestForm.cs
@@ -436,10 +436,11 @@ private void CurrentQSOKeyDown(object sender, KeyEventArgs e)
                     }
                 }
             }
-            else if (Control.ModifierKeys == Keys.Control && e.KeyCode == Keys.Oemplus && m_ESMEnabled)
+            else if (ModifierKeys == Keys.Control && e.KeyCode == Keys.Oemplus && m_ESMEnabled && OnlineStatus && ValidateContact())
             {
                 try 
                 {
+                    e.SuppressKeyPress = true;
                     m_ContactStore.SaveContact(Contact);
                     m_QarSender.SendQso(Contact);
                     ClearContactRow(true);