Contest News – 8 October 2023

The Oceania DX SSB Contest started at 0600UTC on Saturday 7 October and ended at 0600UTC today, Sunday 8 October. Using SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

Both the IARU and RSGB 432MHz to 245GHz Contests started at 1400UTC on Saturday 7 October and end at 1400UTC today, Sunday 8 October. Using all modes on 432MHz to 245GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The UK Microwave Group 24 to 76GHz Contest has been brought forward by one week. It will now run from 0900 to 1700UTC today, Sunday 8 October. Using all modes on 24 to 76GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Tuesday 10 October, the 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 10 October, the 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 11 October, the 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 11 October, the 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.

On Thursday 12 October the 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.

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