Contest News – 28 August 2022

The CQ RTTY ops WW RTTY Contest has its second session of activity between 1200 and 2359UTC today, 28 August. Using RTTY only on the 1.8 to 28MHz bands where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and the 4-digit year of your first licence.

The Worldwide Digi DX contest ends its 24-hour run at 1200UTC today, 28 August. Using FT4 and FT8 on the 1.8 to 28MHz bands where contests are permitted, the exchange is your 4-character locator.

Today, Sunday 28 August, the UK Microwave group 5.7GHz and 10GHz contest runs from 0600 to 1800UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Next weekend is a busy one for contests.

The RSGB HF SSB Field Day runs from 1300UTC on Saturday 3 September to 1300UTC on Sunday 4 September . Using the 3.5 to 28MHz bands where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

The IARU Region 1 Field Day runs for the same 24 hour period as the RSGB HF Field Day. Using SSB only on the 3.5 to 28MHz bands where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

The 144MHz Trophy Contest also runs for 24 hours next weekend from 1400UTC on the 3 September. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The All Asian DX contest runs for 48 hours starting at 0000UTC on the 3 September. It is SSB only on the 1.8 to 28MHz bands where contests are permitted. The exchange is signal report and your age, but ladies may opt for 00.

On Saturday the 3 September, the CWops CW Open contest runs for 24 hours from 0000UTC. Using CW only on the 1.8 to 28MHz bands where contests are permitted, the exchange is the serial number and your name. There are three 4-hour sessions in this contest.

Next Sunday, the 4 September, the 5 September 144MHz Backpackers contest runs from 1100 to 1500UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The Worked All Britain 144MHz QRO contest takes place on Sunday the 4 September from 1000 to 1400UTC. The exchange is report, serial number and WAB square if applicable. For the full rules please see the WAB website. Entries to the contest manager by the 14 September.

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