Contest News – 31 May 2020

Please remember to check before the events for new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. RSGB strongly advises obeying your own government’s advice first and foremost.

This weekend, the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest ends its 48 hours run at 2359UTC this Sunday, the 31st. Using the 1.8 to 28MHz contest bands, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

This Sunday, the 31st, the UK Microwave Group High Band Contest runs from 0600 to 1800UTC. Using all modes on the 5.7 to 10GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Monday the data leg of the 80m Club Championships takes place from 1900 to 2030UTC. The exchange is signal report and serial number.

On Tuesday the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC, followed by the all mode 144MHz UK Activity Contest from 1900 to 2130UTC. The exchange for both is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Thursday the UK EI Contest Club Summer Series runs from 1800 to 1900 using CW on the 3.5MHz band. The exchange is your six character locator.

As mentioned earlier, next weekend, 6 and 7 June, is the traditional date for National Field Day. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event has been cancelled for 2020.

The SEANET contest takes place for 24 hours starting at 1200UTC on the 6th. Using CW and SSB on the 3.5 to 28MHz bands the exchange is signal report and serial number.

The UK Microwave Group Low Band contest runs from 1000 to 1600UTC next Sunday, 7 June. Using all modes on the 1.3, 2.3 and 3.4GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The UK Six Metre Group’s Summer Marathon runs until 2 August. Using all modes on the 50MHz band, the exchange is your four character locator.

And finally, join the fun of the next round of RSGB Hope QSO Party on weekdays—see rsgbcc.org/hf.

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