RSGB Regions 6 and 7 launch a 40m challenge for February

| January 16, 2026

RSGB Regional Representatives in North and South Wales have launched a new challenge for this year.

The 40 Metre Challenge encourages radio amateurs to make as many QSOs as possible on the 40m band between 1 and 28 February. The event has six categories to enter and is open to individual RSGB members living in Wales and members of RSGB Affiliated Clubs located in Wales.

The categories are:

  • 25W voice modes
  • 25W CW
  • 25W machine-generated modes
  • 100W voice modes
  • 100W CW
  • 50W machine-generated modes

Competition rules:

  • Make as many QSOs as you can. You can operate from home, an alternative address or portable
  • You are able to work the same station on multiple occasions throughout the month
  • You can use any antenna you like – multiband, single band, home brew or commercial
  • Download an entry form and submit your completed version to Simon Taylor, MW0NWM via rr6@rsgb.org.uk by 10 March 2026

Certificates and Club Trophy:

Certificates will be awarded to the top station in each category.

There will also be a 7MHz Challenge Trophy for the RSGB Affiliated Club with the most QSOs submitted by its membership. Please don’t forget to indicate which club you are a member of on the entry form.

 

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