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!
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Calendar for 2024

Contest Date Start Duration Mode(s) Rules Deadline for logs
80m Daytime Counties Mon 1st January 17:00 UTC 1 hour SSB CW Link 15th January
80m Evening Counties Tue 19th March 20:00 UTC 1 hour SSB CW Link 2nd April
70cm Counties Mon 1st April 2.00 pm local 30 mins FM SSB Link 15th April
2m Counties Mon 1st April 2.30 pm local 90 mins FM SSB Link 15th April
CW Field Day Sat/Sun 1st/2nd June 15:00 UTC 24 hours CW Link 16th June
VHF/UHF Field Day Sat/Sun 6th/7th July 14:00 UTC 24 hours CW SSB FM Link 21st July
SSB Field Day Sat/Sun 7th/8th September 13:00 UTC 24 hours SSB Link 22nd September
70cm Counties Sun 15th September 2.00 pm local 30 mins FM SSB Link 29th September
2m Counties Sun 15th September 2.30 pm local 90 mins FM SSB Link 29th September
80m Evening Counties Tue 8th October 19:00 UTC 1 hour SSB CW Link 22nd October

Posted: 4 November 2023

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