Contest News – 7 December 2025

The ARRL 160m Contest started at 2200UTC on Friday, 5 December and ends at 1559UTC today, 7 December. Using CW on the 160m band, the exchange is signal report. American and Canadian stations also send their ARRL or RAC section reference.

Today, 7 December, the RSGB 144MHz Affiliated Societies Contest runs from 1000 to 1400UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Tuesday, 9 December, the RSGB 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 1955UTC. Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Also on Tuesday, 9 December, the RSGB 432MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Wednesday, 10 December, 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, 10 December, 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, 11 December, the RSGB 50MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The ARRL 10m Contest starts at 0000UTC on Saturday, 13 December and ends at 2359UTC on Sunday, 14 December. Using CW and phone on the 10m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number. American and Canadian stations also send their state or province code.

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