Contest News – 6 October 2024

| October 4, 2024

The Oceania DX SSB Contest started at 0600UTC on Saturday 5 October and ends at 0600UTC today, Sunday 6 October. Using SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

The RSGB October 432MHz to 245GHz Contest started at 1400UTC on Saturday 5 October and ends at 1400UTC today, Sunday 6 October. Using all modes on 432MHz to 245GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The IARU 432MHz to 245GHz Contest started at 1400UTC on Saturday 5 October and ends at 1400UTC today, Sunday 6 October. Using all modes on 432MHz to 245GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Today, the 6 October, the UK Microwave Group 24 to 76GHz Contest runs from 0900 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on 24 to 76GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Monday 7 October, the RSGB Autumn Series CW Contest runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

On Tuesday 8 October, the RSGB 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC. Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Also on Tuesday 8 October, the RSGB 432MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Tuesday 8 October, the IRTS 80m Evening Counties Contest runs from 1900 to 2000UTC. Using CW and SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number. EI and GI stations also send their county code.

On Wednesday 9 October, the RSGB 432MHz FT8 Activity four-hour Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 70cm band, the exchange is report and four-character locator. Also on Wednesday 9 October, the RSGB 432MHz FT8 Activity two-hour Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 70cm band, the exchange is report and four-character locator. Stations entering the four-hour contest may also enter the two-hour contest.

On Thursday 10 October, the RSGB 50MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The Oceania DX CW Contest starts at 0600UTC on Saturday 12 October and ends at 0600UTC on Sunday 13 October. Using CW on the 160 to 10m bands, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

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