Contest News – 29 June 2025

On Sunday, the 29th, the UK Microwave Group 5.7 and 10GHz Contest runs from 0600 to 1800UTC. Using all modes on 5.7 and 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Also on Sunday, the 29th, the RSGB 50MHz CW Contest runs from 0900 to 1200UTC. Using CW on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Tuesday, 1 July, the RSGB 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, 1 July,, the RSGB 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, 2 July, the RSGB 144MHz FT8 Activity four hour Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is report and four character locator. Also on Wednesday, the 2nd, the RSGB 144MHz FT8 Activity two hour Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is report and four character locator. Stations entering the four hour contest may also enter the two hour contest.

RSGB VHF National Field Day starts at 1400UTC on Saturday, 5 July and ends at 1400UTC on Sunday, 6 July. Using all modes on the 6m, 4m, 2m, 70cm and 23cm bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The RSGB VHF Fixed Station Contest starts at 1400UTC on Saturday, 5 July and ends at 1400UTC on Sunday, 6 July. Using all modes on the 6m, 4m, 2m, 70cm and 23cm bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

On Sunday, 6 July, the third 144MHz Backpackers Contest runs from 1100 to 1500UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

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