Contest News – 30 July 2017
The RSGB’s flagship HF contest, the IOTA Contest, ends its 24 hour run at 1200UTC on Sunday, the 30th. Please note that this year there are changes to the rules, so make sure you check before entering. Using the 3.5 to 28MHz bands the exchange is signal report, serial number and IOTA reference.
On Sunday, the 30th, the UK Microwave Group contest runs from 0600 to 1800UTC. Using the 5.7 and 10GHz bands the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
On Tuesday the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1900UTC and is immediately followed by the 144MHZ UK Activity Contest from 1900 to 2130UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
On Saturday, the 5th, the fourth 144MHz Backpacker contest runs from 1300 to 1700UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and postcode.
The 144MHz Low Power Contest is also on the 5th, from 1400 to 2000UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and postcode.
The Worked All Britain 144MHz Low Power Phone contest takes place on 5 August from 1400 to 1800UTC. The exchange is signal report, serial number and WAB square for UK stations. Entries need to be with the contest manager by 26 August 2017. Please note that the maximum power for this contest is 10 watts input to the antenna. Full details at www.worked-all-britain.org.uk.
It’s the turn of the 432MHz band on Sunday, the 6th, with the Low Power contest running from 0800 to 1200UTC. Using all modes on 70cm, the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and postcode.
Category: GB2RS Contest News
