Contest News – 1 September 2024

The UK and Ireland Contest Club DX SSB Contest starts at 1200UTC on Saturday, 31 August and runs until 1200UTC on Sunday, 1 September. Using SSB on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. UK and Ireland stations also send their district code.

The Worked All Britain DX Contest started at 1200UTC on Saturday, 31 August and ends at 1200UTC on Sunday, 1 September. The exchange is signal report, serial number and Worked All Britain square, where applicable. Entries need to be with the contest manager by 11 September. Visit the Worked All Britain website for more information and to read more on the rules for the contest.

On Monday, 2 September, the Autumn Series SSB Contest runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

On Tuesday, 3 September, 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, 3 September, 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 4 September, 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 the 4th, 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, 4 September, the UK and Ireland Contest Club 80m Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is your six character locator.

SSB Field Day runs from 1300UTC on Saturday, 7 September to 1300UTC on Sunday, 8 September. Using SSB on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

The 144MHz Trophy Contest runs from 1400UTC on Saturday, 7 September to 1400UTC on Sunday, 8 September. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Saturday, 7 September, the CWops CW Open takes place in three four-hour sessions between 0000 and 2359UTC. Using CW on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is serial number and name.

The All Asian DX Contest starts at 0000UTC on Saturday, 7 September and ends at 2359UTC on Sunday, 8 September. Using SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, the exchange is signal report and your age.

On Sunday, 8 September, the fifth 144MHz Backpackers Contest takes runs from 1100 to 1500UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Also on Sunday, 8 September, the Worked All Britain 2m QRO Phone Contest runs from 1000 to 1400UTC. Using AM, FM and SSB on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and Worked All Britain square.

Category: GB2RS Contest News