Contest News – 25 February 2024
The French HF Championship, also known as the REF Contest, started at 0600UTC on Saturday 24 February and ends at 1800UTC today, Sunday the 25 February. Using SSB on the HF bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. French stations send their department number or overseas territory prefix.
The CQ 160m DX Contest started at 2200UTC on Friday the 23 February and ends at 2200UTC today, the 25 February. Using SSB on the 160m band, the exchange is signal report and CQ zone. American stations send their state and Canadian stations send their province.
On Monday 26 February, the FT4 Series Contest runs from 2000 to 2130UTC. Using FT4 on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your report.
On Tuesday 27 February, the SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1930 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 13cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
On Wednesday 28 February, the UK and Ireland Contest Club 80m Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is your six-character locator.
The 144 and 432MHz Contest starts at 1400UTC on Saturday 2 March and ends at 1400UTC on Sunday 3 March. Using all modes on the 2m and 70cm bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
On Sunday 3 March, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 1000UTC to 1600UTC. Using all modes on the microwave bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
The Worked All Britain 80m Contest will take place on Sunday 3 March from 1800 to 2200UTC. Please note that this is an SSB-only contest, and the exchange is signal report, serial number and Worked All Britain area. All entries need to be with the contest manager by the 13 March. Full Contest rules are available on the Worked All Britain website at worked-all-britain.org.uk
The ARRL International DX Contest starts at 0000UTC on Saturday 2 March and ends at 2359UTC on Sunday 3 March. Using SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and transmitter power. American stations send their state and Canadian stations send their province.
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