Contest News – 3 May 2026

Today, 3 May, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 0900 to 1400UTC.

Using all modes on 1.3 to 3.4GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The ARI International DX Contest started at 1200UTC yesterday, 2 May, and ends at 1159UTC today, 3 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 give their province code.

The RSGB 432MHz to 245GHz Contest started at 1400UTC yesterday, 2 May and ends at 1400UTC today, 3 May.

Using all modes on 432MHz to 245GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

The Worked All Britain 7MHz Contest takes place today, 3 May, from 1000 to 1400UTC. Entries need to be with the contest manager by Wednesday, 13 May.

Please note that SSB only is used in all Worked All Britain contests.

Full details of the rules can be found on the Worked All Britain website.

On Tuesday, 5 May 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, 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, 6 May 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 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.

On Sunday, 10 May, the RSGB 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.

Also on Sunday, 10 May, the UK Microwave Group Millimetre Wave Contest runs from 0800 to 1700UTC.

Using all modes on 24, 47 and 76GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.

Category: GB2RS Contest News