Contest News – 5 May 2024

On Sunday, 5 May, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 0800 to 1400UTC. Using all modes on 1.3 to 3.4GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Also on Sunday, the 5th, the UK Microwave Group Millimetre-wave Contest runs from 0900 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on 24, 47 and 76GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Also on the 5th, the Worked All Britain 7MHz Phone Contest runs from 1000 to 1400UTC. Using SSB on the 40m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and Worked All Britain Square.

The ARI International DX Contest started at 1200UTC on Saturday, 4 May and ends at 1159UTC  Sunday, 5 May. Using CW, RTTY and SSB on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Italian stations also send their province.

The 432MHz to 245GHz Contest starts at 1400UTC on Saturday, 4 May and ends at 1400UTC on Sunday, 5 May. Using all modes on 432MHz to 245GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Sunday, the 5th, the 10GHz Trophy runs from 0800 to 1400UTC. Using All modes on 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Tuesday, the 7th, the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC. Using FM on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Also on Tuesday, the 7th, the 144MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Wednesday, 8 May, 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, the 8th, 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, 9 May, 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.

On Sunday, 12 May, the 70MHz CW Contest runs from 0900 to 1200UTC. Using CW on the 4m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. UK stations also send their postcode.

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