Contest News – 2 June 2024
National Field Day started at 1500UTC on Saturday 1 June and ends at 1500UTC today, the 2 June. Using CW on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.
The UK Six Metre Group Summer Contest started at 1300UTC on Saturday 1 June and ends at 1300UTC today, Sunday 2 June. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and membership number.
Today, the 2 June, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 0900 to 1500UTC. Using all modes on 1.3, 2.3 and 3.4GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
The ARRL International Digital Contest started at 1800UTC on Saturday 1 June and ends at 2359UTC today, Sunday 2 June. Using any digital mode, excluding RTTY, on the 160 to 6m bands, the exchange is your four-character locator.
On Tuesday 4 June, the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC. Using FM on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
Also on Tuesday 4 June, the 144MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
On Wednesday 5 June, 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 5 June, 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.
The IARU ATV Contest starts at 1200UTC on Saturday 8 June and ends at 1800UTC on Sunday 9 June. Using TV on 432MHz and up frequencies, the exchange is serial number, four-digit code and locator. More details on rules for this contest are available on the website
On Sunday 9 June, the 2nd 144MHz Backpackers Contest runs from 0900 to 1300UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
Also on Sunday 9 June, the Practical Wireless 2m QRP Contest runs from 0900 to 1600UTC. Using AM, FM, SSB, CW and a maximum of 5W on the 2m band, the exchange is signal, serial number and locator.
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