Contest News – 26 October 2025

The CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest started at 0000UTC yesterday, 25 October, and ends at 2359UTC today, 26 October. Using SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and CQ Zone. The UK is in Zone 14.

Tomorrow, 27 October, the RSGB FT4 Series Contest runs from 2000 to 2200UTC. Using FT4 on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your report.

On Tuesday, 28 October, the RSGB SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1830 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on 2.3 to 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Wednesday, 29 October, the United Kingdom and Ireland Contest Club 80m Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is your six-character locator.

The United Kingdom and Ireland Contest Club DX SSB Contest starts at 1200UTC on Saturday, 1 November and ends at 1200UTC on Sunday, 2 November. Using SSB on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. UK and EI stations also send their district code. For full details, including the team competition and area codes, visit ukeicc.com  or rsgbcc.org  Scores from RSGB members operating within the UK and Crown Dependencies will be included in the HF Championship.

The 144MHz CW Marconi Contest starts at 1400UTC on Saturday, 1 November and ends at 1400UTC on Sunday, 2 November. Using CW on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The Worked All Britain DX Contest also starts at 1200UTC on Saturday, 1 November and ends at 1200UTC on Sunday, 2 November. Using SSB on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report, serial number and Worked All Britain square. Entries need to be with the contest manager by 12 November. Visit the Worked All Britain website to read more about the rules for the contest.

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