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 |
| 80m Evening Counties | Tue 28th April | 20:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 12th May |
| 40m Daytime Counties | Sun 10th May | 12:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 24th May |
| 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 |
23 March 2020 updates: 70cm and 2m Counties Contests (13th April) cancelled along with CW Field Day (6th/7th June). Additional 80m Evening Counties Contest on 28th April added.
