Contest News – 3 September 2017

The RSGB SSB Field Day ends its 24 hour run at 1300UTC today, the 3rd. Using SSB only on the 3.5 to 28MHz bands, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

The 144MHz Trophy contest ends its 24 hours at 1400UTC today, the 3rd. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Ending at 2359UTC today, the 3rd, the All Asian DX contest runs for 48 hours, using SSB only on the 1.8 to 28MHz bands. The exchange is signal report and age, though ladies can send 00.

The IARU 144MHz contest ends at 1400UTC today, the 3rd, after a 24 hour run. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The 5th 144MHz Backpackers contest ends its 24 hour run a 1500UTC today, the 3rd. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The Worked All Britain 2m QRO phone contest is on today, the 3rd, from 1000 to 1400UTC. Using SSB and FM, the exchange is signal report, serial number and WAB square.

On Tuesday the 144MHz UK FM Contest runs from 1800 to 1900UTC. It is immediately followed by the UK Activity Contest, when all modes are available on the 144MHz band. The exchange is the same for both events: signal report, serial number and locator.

On Wednesday the UK EI Counties Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using SSB only on the 3.5MHz band, the exchange is your 4-character locator square.

Next weekend from 0000UTC on the 8th to 2359UTC on the 10th, the WAE DX SSB contest takes place on the 3.5 to 28MHz bands. The exchange s signal report and serial number. Note EU stations only work non-EU stations.

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