Contest News – 15 February 2026
The CQ World Wide WPX RTTY Contest started at 0000UTC yesterday, 14 February and ends at 2359UTC today, 15 February. Using RTTY on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.
The PACC Contest started at 1200UTC yesterday, 14 February and runs until 1200UTC today, 15 February. Using CW and SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.
PA stations also send their province reference.
On Tuesday, 17 February the RSGB 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 23cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
On Thursday, 19 February, the RSGB 70MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 4m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
The ARRL International DX Contest starts at 0000UTC on Saturday, 21 February and runs until 2359UTC on Sunday, 22 February. Using CW on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.
American stations also send their state and Canadian stations send their province.
The REF Contest starts at 0600UTC on Saturday, 21 February and runs until 1800UTC on Sunday, 22 February. Using SSB on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.
On Sunday, 22 February, the UK Microwave Group EHF Band Contest runs from 0800 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on 76 to 241GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
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