On Tuesday the SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1930 to 2230UTC. Using all modes on the 2.3 to 10GHz bands the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Next weekend from 2200UTC on the 25th to 2200UTC on the 27th, the CQ WorldWide 160m DX contest takes place. Using CW only the exchange […]

This Sunday, the 13th, the Datamodes AFS contest runs from 1300 to 1700UTC. Using data only on the 3.5 and 7MHz bands, the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Tuesday the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Thursday sees the 70MHz UK Activity Contest, also from 2000 to 2230UTC. Both […]

On Tuesday the 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 1955UTC, using FM only. It is immediately followed by the all-mode 432MHz UK Activity Contest from 2000 to 2230UTC. The exchange for both contests is signal report, serial number and locator. On Thursday the new 50MHz MGM Contest runs from 1900 to 1955UTC, using […]

A large number of contests and activity parties take place over the next two weeks. Details here will be brief and those taking part should check the rules for details. The UK Six Metre Group Winter Marathon runs until 31 January using all modes on the 50MHz band. Between 26 and 29 December the Christmas […]