Contest News – 13 November 2016
The WAE DX RTTY contest ends its 48 hour run at 2359UTC today, the 13th. Using the 2.5 to 29MHz bands the exchange is the signal report and serial number.
Between 1000 and 1400UTC today, the 13th, the UK Microwave group Low Band contest will be on the 1.3 to 3.4GHz bands, Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
On Tuesday, the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
On the 19th, the Second 1.8MHz contest runs from 1900 to 2300UTC. It’s CW only and the exchange is signal report, serial number and District code.
The Essex CW Club Annual Activity week runs from the 14th to the 20th of November. This is a friendly non-contest style event to encourage CW operators old and new. Slower operators are especially made welcome. Whilst the object is operate as many radio amateurs as possible in a week, it is hoped that a QSO goes beyond just an exchange of RST and becomes a CW chat for as long a duration as you wish. The minimum exchange is non-members give RST and name with members adding their membership number. Full details of preferred frequencies and awards can be found on the Essex CW Club website, just use your favourite search engine.
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