Contest News – 3 March 2024

The 144 and 432MHz Contest started at 1400UTC on Saturday 2 March and ends at 1400UTC today, Sunday 3 March. Using all modes on the 2m and 70cm bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Today, 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.

Today, 3 March, The Worked All Britain 80m Contest runs from1800 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

The ARRL International DX Contest started at 0000UTC on Saturday 2 March and ends at 2359UTC today, 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.

On Monday 4 March, the 80m Club Championship runs from 2000 to 2130UTC. Using PSK63 and RTTY on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

The Commonwealth Contest starts at 1000UTC on Saturday 9 March and ends at 1000UTC on Sunday 10 March. Using CW on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. HQ stations also send ‘HQ’.

On Tuesday 5 March, the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 1955UTC. Using FM on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Also on Tuesday 5 March, the 144MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Wednesday 6 March, the 144MHz FT8 Activity four-hour Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is report and four-character locator. Also on Wednesday 6 March, the 144MHz FT8 Activity two-hour Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is report and four-character locator. Stations entering the four-hour contest may also enter the two-hour contest.

Also on Wednesday 6 March, the UK and Ireland Contest Club Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is your six-character locator.

Category: GB2RS Contest News