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 2019
| Contest | Date | Start | Duration | Mode(s) | Rules | Deadline for logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80m Counties | Tue 1st January | 15:00 UTC | 2 hours | SSB CW | Link | 15th January |
| 80m Evening Counties | Tue 19th March | 20:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 2nd April |
| 70cm Counties | Mon 22nd April | 1.00 pm local | 1 hour | FM SSB | Link | 6th May |
| 2m Counties | Mon 22nd April | 2.00 pm local | 2 hours | FM SSB | Link | 6th May |
| 40m Counties | Sun 5th May | 12:00 UTC | 2 hours | SSB CW | Link | 19th May |
| CW Field Day | Sat/Sun 1/2 June | 15:00 UTC | 24 hours | CW | Link | 16th June |
| VHF/UHF Field Day | Sat/Sun 6/7 July | 14:00 UTC | 24 hours | CW SSB FM | Link | 21st July |
| SSB Field Day | Sat/Sun 7/8 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 |
| 40m Counties | Sun 13th October | 12:00 UTC | 2 hours | SSB CW | Link | 27th October |
