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 2025
| Contest | Date | Start | Duration | Mode(s) | Rules | Deadline for logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80m Counties | Wed 1st January | 17:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 15th January |
| 80m Counties | Wed 19th March | 20:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 2nd April |
| 70cm Counties | Mon 21st April | 2.00 pm local | 30 mins | FM SSB | Link | 5th May |
| 2m Counties | Mon 21st April | 2.30 pm local | 90 mins | FM SSB | Link | 5th May |
| CW Field Day | Sat/Sun 7th/8th June | 15:00 UTC | 24 hours | CW | Link | 22nd June |
| VHF/UHF Field Day | Sat/Sun 5th/6th July | 14:00 UTC | 24 hours | CW SSB FM | Link | 20th July |
| SSB Field Day | Sat/Sun 6th/7th September | 13:00 UTC | 24 hours | SSB | Link | 21st September |
| 70cm Counties | Sun 14th September | 2.00 pm local | 30 mins | FM SSB | Link | 28th September |
| 2m Counties | Sun 14th September | 2.30 pm local | 90 mins | FM SSB | Link | 28th September |
| 80m Counties | Wed 22nd October | 20:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 5th November |
Posted: 8 November 2024
