Contest News – 1 December 2024

The UK Six Metre Group Winter Marathon started at 0000UTC today and ends at 2359UTC on Friday 31 January 2025. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report and locator.

On Tuesday, the 3 December, the RSGB 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, the 3 December, the RSGB 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, the 4 December, the RSGB 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 4 December, the RSGB 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 ARRL 160m Contest starts at 2200UTC on Friday 6 December and ends at 1600UTC on Sunday 7 December. Using CW on the 160m band, the exchange is signal report for UK stations. US and Canadian stations will also send their ARRL or RAC section number.

On Sunday 8 December, the RSGB 144MHz AFS Contest runs from 1000 to 1400UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

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