Contest News – 22 February 2026
Today, 22 February, the UK Microwave Group EHF Band Contest runs from 0800UTC to 1700UTC. Using all modes on 76GHz to 241GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
The REF Contest started at 0600UTC yesterday, 21 February and runs until 1800UTC today, 22 February. Using SSB on the 80m to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.
The ARRL International DX Contest started at 0000UTC yesterday, 21 February and finishes at 2359UTC today, 22 February. Using CW on the 160m to 10m bands, the exchange is signal report and transmitter power. American stations also send their state, and Canadian stations send their province.
Tomorrow, 23 February, the RSGB FT4 Series Contest runs from 2000UTC to 2200UTC. Using FT4 on the 80m to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your report.
On Tuesday, 24 February the RSGB SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1930UTC to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 13cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
On Wednesday, 25 February, the United Kingdom and Ireland Contest Club 80m Contest runs from 2000UTC to 2100UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is your six-character locator.
On Thursday, 26 February, the RSGB 80m Club Championship runs from 2000UTC to 2130UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number.
The CQ 160m DX Contest starts at 2200UTC on Friday, 27 February and runs until 2200UTC on Sunday, 1 March. Using SSB on the 160m band, the exchange is signal report and CQ zone. American stations also send their state, and Canadian stations send their province.
On Sunday, 1 March, the Worked All Britain 3.5MHz Phone Contest runs from 1800UTC to 2200UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and your Worked All Britain area.
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