Contest News – 7 June 2026
RSGB National Field Day started at 1500UTC yesterday, 6 June and ends at 1500UTC today, 7 June.
Using CW on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.
The UK Six Metre Group Summer Contest started at 1300UTC yesterday, 6 June and ends at 1300UTC today, 7 June.
Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and member number.
The ARRL International Digital Contest started at 1800UTC yesterday, 6 June and ends at 2359UTC today, 7 June.
Using digital modes on the 160 to 6m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your four-character locator.
Today, 7 June, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 0900 to 1400UTC.
Using all modes on 1.3, 2.3 and 3.4GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
On Tuesday, 9 June, 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, 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 Wednesday, 10 June, 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, 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.
Also on Wednesday, the RSGB 80m Club Championship CW Contest runs from 1900 to 2030UTC.
Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number.
On Thursday, 11 June, 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 IARU ATV Contest starts at 1200UTC on Saturday, 13 June and ends at 1800UTC on Sunday, 14 June.
Using TV on frequencies from 432MHz and up, the exchange is picture quality, serial number, four-digit code and locator.
On Sunday, 14 June, the RSGB 2nd 144MHz Backpackers Contest runs from 0900 to 1300UTC.
Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
Also on Sunday, 14 June, the Practical Wireless 2m QRP Contest runs from 0900 to 1600UTC.
Using AM, FM, SSB and CW on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
A maximum of 5W of power can be used in this contest.
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