Contest News – 10 May 2026
Today, 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 today, 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.
On Tuesday, 12 May, the RSGB 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC.
Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
Also on Tuesday, 12 May, the RSGB 432MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC.
Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator.
On Wednesday, 13 May, 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, 13 May, 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.
On Thursday, 14 May, 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 RSGB 144MHz May Contest starts at 1400UTC on Saturday, 16 May and ends at 1400UTC on Sunday, 17 May.
Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. UK stations also send their postcode.
On Sunday, 17 May, the RSGB 1st 144MHz Backpackers Contest runs from 1000 to 1400UTC.
Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. UK stations also send their postcode.
On Monday, 18 May, the RSGB FT4 Series Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC.
Using FT4 on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your report.
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