Contest News – 5 March 2017

The ARRL International DX contest ends its 48 hour run at 2359UTC today, the 5th. Using the 1.8 to 28MHz bands the exchange is signal report and transmit power. American stations will also send their state and Canadians their province.

The 144/432MHz contest ends its 24 hours of operation at 1400UTC today, the 5th. Using all modes on the 144 and 432MHz bands the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 1000 to 1600UTC today, the 5th. Using the 1.3 to 3.4GHz bands, in any mode, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Monday the 80m Club Championships takes place from 2000 to 2130UTC. Using data only, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

On Tuesday the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 2000UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Also on Tuesday the 144MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Thursday, the 50MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The 80th Commonwealth Contest runs from 1000UTC on the 11th to 1000UTC on the 12th. Using CW only on the 3.5 to 28MHz bands, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Headquarters stations also send HQ.

On Sunday the 12th the second 70MHz Cumulative contest takes place from 1000 to 1200UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The Worked All Britain 3.5MHz Phone Contest takes place on Sunday, 12 March, from 1800 to 2200UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number and WAB square. Entries need to be with the contest manager by 2 April. Full details of the rules and log sheets may be obtained from the WAB website or from the contest manager Tony Beardsley, G3XKT, by email to aebbooks@ntlworld.com.

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