IRTS Contests
Why Contest?
Many national and local radio societies and clubs organise contests, most of which are open to all radio amateurs.
Radio amateurs participate in contests for many reasons, such as to;
- compete against each other
- test and improve their operating skills
- try out new antennas or other equipment
- learn more about propagation
- have fun!
| IRTS General Contest Rules |
| CW and SSB Field Days |
| VHF/UHF Field Day |
| 70cm Counties |
| 2 metres Counties |
| 80m Counties |
Enquiries about contests to the Contest Manager
Calendar for 2027
| Contest | Date | Start | Duration | Mode(s) | Rules | Deadline for logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80m Counties | Fri 1st January | 17:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 15th January |
| 80m Counties | Wed 17th March | 20:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 31st March |
| 70cm Counties | Mon 29th March | 2.00 pm local | 30 mins | FM SSB | Link | 12th April |
| 2m Counties | Mon 29th March | 2.30 pm local | 90 mins | FM SSB | Link | 12th April |
| CW Field Day | Sat/Sun 5th/6th June | 15:00 UTC | 24 hours | CW | Link | 20th June |
| VHF/UHF Field Day | Sat/Sun 3rd/4th July | 14:00 UTC | 24 hours | CW SSB FM | Link | 18th July |
| SSB Field Day | Sat/Sun 4th/5th September | 13:00 UTC | 24 hours | SSB | Link | 19th September |
| 70cm Counties | Sun 12th September | 2.00 pm local | 30 mins | FM SSB | Link | 26th September |
| 2m Counties | Sun 12th September | 2.30 pm local | 90 mins | FM SSB | Link | 26th September |
| 80m Counties | Wed 20th October | 20:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 3rd November |
Posted: 9 November 2026
