Contest News – 8 March 2026
The RSGB March 144 and 432MHz Contest started at 1400UTC yesterday and runs until 1400UTC today, 8f March. Using all modes on the 2m and 70cm bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
The ARRL International DX Contest started at 0000UTC yesterday and runs until 2359UTC today, 8 March. Using SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is RST and transmit power.
American stations also send their state and Canadian stations send their province.
On Tuesday, 10 March, the RSGB 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 1955UTC. Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
Also on Tuesday, the RSGB 432MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
On Wednesday, 11 March, the RSGB 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 RSGB 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.
The RSGB 80m Club Championship runs from 2000 to 2130UTC on Wednesday. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number.
On Thursday, 12 March, the RSGB 50MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
The Commonwealth Contest starts at 1000UTC on Saturday, 14 March and ends at 1000UTC on Sunday, 15 March. Using CW on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.
Also on 15 March, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 1000 to 1500UTC. Using all modes on 1.3 to 3.4GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
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