Note from our patron, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT

RSGB General Manager | January 12, 2017

The RSGB Commonwealth Contest (formerly known as the British Empire Radio Union – BERU) is one of the longest-running contests in the HF contesting world. It promotes contacts between stations in the UK&CD, Commonwealth and Mandated Territories. The 80^th Commonwealth Contest will take place on 11 – 12 March 2017 between 1000 – 1000 UTC.

We are delighted to have received a letter from our patron, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT congratulating us on this special contest anniversary and wishing everyone well who takes part.

Further information about the contest rules are on the contest website.
You can find out about the contest’s special awards on the dedicated web page.

170104 Buckingham Palace reply - Note from HRH Duke of Edinburgh