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!
Calendar for 2020
| Contest | Date | Start | Duration | Mode(s) | Rules | Deadline for logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80m Daytime Counties | Wed 1st January | 15:00 UTC | 2 hours | SSB CW | Link | 15th January |
| 80m Evening Counties | Tue 24th March | 20:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 7th April |
| 70cm Counties | Mon 13th April | 2.00 pm local | 30 mins | FM SSB | Link | 27th April |
| 2m Counties | Mon 13th April | 2.30 pm local | 90 mins | FM SSB | Link | 27th April |
| 40m Daytime Counties | Sun 10th May | 12:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 24th May |
| CW Field Day | Sat/Sun 6th/7th June | 15:00 UTC | 24 hours | CW | Link | 21st June |
| VHF/UHF Field Day | Sat/Sun 4th/5th July | 14:00 UTC | 24 hours | CW SSB FM | Link | 19th July |
| SSB Field Day | Sat/Sun 5th/6th September | 13:00 UTC | 24 hours | SSB | Link | 20th September |
| 70cm Counties | Sun 13th September | 2.00 pm local | 30 mins | FM SSB | Link | 27th September |
| 2m Counties | Sun 13th September | 2.30 pm local | 90 mins | FM SSB | Link | 27th September |
| 80m Evening Counties | Tue 6th October | 19:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 20th October |
| 40m Daytime Counties | Sun 11th October | 12:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 25th October |
