Contest News – 5 October 2025

| October 3, 2025

Both the IARU and RSGB 432MHz to 245GHz Contests started at 1400UTC yesterday, 4 October, and end at 1400UTC today, 5 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 runs from 0900 to 1700UTC today, 5 October. Using all modes on 24 to 76GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The RSGB Autumn Series CW Contest runs from 1900 to 2030UTC tomorrow, 6 October. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

On Tuesday 7 October, 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 7 October, 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 8 October, the RSGB 432MHz FT8 four-hour Activity Contest runs from 1700UTC to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report and four-character locator. Also on Wednesday 8 October, the RSGB 432MHz FT8 two-hour Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report and four-character locator.

On Thursday 9 October, the RSGB 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.

The Oceania DX CW Contest starts at 0600UTC on Saturday 11 October and ends at 0600UTC on Sunday 12 October. Using CW and SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.

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