{"id":50187,"date":"2026-09-03T10:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T09:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?page_id=50187"},"modified":"2026-09-15T09:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:21:53","slug":"contest-trophy-presentations-and-contest-forums","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/about-us\/rsgb-convention\/what-else-is-happening-at-the-rsgb-convention\/contest-trophy-presentations-and-contest-forums\/","title":{"rendered":"Forums and drop-in sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Contest trophy presentations and contest forums<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

The RSGB VHF and HF contest trophies and certificates will be presented to their winners on Sunday 11 October by the RSGB President<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Bob Beebe, GU4YOX. These presentations showcase the extensive range of excellent competitive events that the RSGB administer and promote. Also, at the HF presentation we will announce the winners of the prestigious G5RP trophy for progress in DXing and the ROTAB trophy for consistent DX work.<\/h4>\n

Immediately after the trophy presentation, the VHF Contest Forum commences. This is your opportunity to ask members of the VHF Contest Committee questions about RSGB VHF Contests. Finally, the HF Contest Forum commences after lunch on Sunday 12 October and members of the HF Contest Committee will be present to answer your questions about RSGB HF Contests. Everyone who has an interest in contesting is welcome to attend these forums.<\/h4>\n

Drop-in session on the UK Meteor Beacon Project<\/b><\/h3>\n

On Saturday afternoon, following on from his presentation UK Meteor Beacon \u201cGB3MBA and Ionospheric research\u201d<\/strong><\/a>, Brian Coleman, G4NNS and Heather Nickalls, M0HMO will be hosting a short drop-in session. This will give you an opportunity to ask questions and talk with them in more detail. Whilst they are happy to answer general questions not covered in the presentation, the session will focus on:<\/h4>\n