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 2023
| Contest | Date | Start | Duration | Mode(s) | Rules | Deadline for logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80m Daytime Counties | Sun 1st January | 17:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 15th January |
| 80m Evening Counties | Tue 21st March | 20:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 4th April |
| 70cm Counties | Mon 10th April | 2.00 pm local | 30 mins | FM SSB | Link | 24th April |
| 2m Counties | Mon 10th April | 2.30 pm local | 90 mins | FM SSB | Link | 24th April |
| CW Field Day | Sat/Sun 3rd/4th June | 15:00 UTC | 24 hours | CW | Link | 18th June |
| VHF/UHF Field Day | Sat/Sun 1st/2nd July | 14:00 UTC | 24 hours | CW SSB FM | Link | 16th July |
| SSB Field Day | Sat/Sun 2nd/3rd September | 13:00 UTC | 24 hours | SSB | Link | 17th September |
| 70cm Counties | Sun 17th September | 2.00 pm local | 30 mins | FM SSB | Link | 1st October |
| 2m Counties | Sun 17th September | 2.30 pm local | 90 mins | FM SSB | Link | 1st October |
| 80m Evening Counties | Tue 3rd October | 19:00 UTC | 1 hour | SSB CW | Link | 17th October |
Posted: 16 December 2022
