| MGM Contest | |||||
| Date | 9-10 Aug 25 | Time | 1400-1400 (UTC) | ||
| Bands | 6m , 2m | ||||
| Modes | All MGM modes | ||||
| Exchange | Report and a 4 character (e.g. IO91) locator | ||||
| Scoring | One Point per Kilometre multiplied by the number of Locator Squares (M2) | ||||
| UK Contest Callsigns | Not allowed | ||||
| BAND PLAN | |||||
| VHF BAND PLAN | The RSGB Band Plan must be followed in all VHF contest see here for details | ||||
| Sections | |||||
| UK and CD Entrants Open (UKO) |
Standard licence conditions and no antenna restrictions |
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| Non-UK Entrants Open (EUO) |
Standard licence conditions and no antenna restrictions |
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| UK and CD Entrants Low Power (UKL) |
The power output must be not more than 100W PEP at the final output stage or external amplifier connection to the antenna. Only one antenna may be used. Stacked, bayed and slot antennas are not allowed. Backfire or parabolic dish type antennas must not exceed 2 metres in diameter. |
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| Non-UK Entrants Low Power (EUL) |
The power output must be not more than 100W PEP at the final output stage or external amplifier connection to the antenna. Only one antenna may be used. Stacked, bayed and slot antennas are not allowed. Backfire or parabolic dish type antennas must not exceed 2 metres in diameter. |
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| General Rules | |||||
| General Rules for all RSGB VHF/UHF/SHF contests can be found here | |||||
| Special Rules for this Contest | |||||
| MGM | Modes: Any recognized MGM mode e.g. FT4, FT8, FSK441, ISCAT, JT65, RTTY, PSK. CW and EME (moon bounce) are not permitted Contacts: Only one scoring contact may be made with a given station per band Exchange: Report (as appropriate for the mode in use) and 4-character Locator (e.g. IO91). Serial number is not required Scoring: On each band: One point per kilometre. Score is total kilometres worked multiplied by the number of large Locator Squares (e.g. IO91) worked. Distance is calculated to the centre of the large Locator Square (e.g. IO84MM to IO91MM). A QSO between stations in the same large Locator Square will count for 50 points. The points total for each band will be tabulated separately. Stations taking part in the contest must not simultaneously TX on more than one frequency and/or on more than one FT8 channel (per band).Please read the guidelines for the use of MGM in RSGB contests here WSJT-X and MSHV ADIF files can be directly uploaded to the entry robot. |
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| Awards for this Contest | |||||
| The Bill Somerville G4WJS Trophy is awarded to the Overall Winner of the Open Section (UKO) UK&CD | |||||
| Entries | |||||
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| Entry Date | Within 7 days | ||||
| Log Entry | Upload your log here | ||||
| Log Generator | Transcribe your log online here | ||||
| Claimed Scores | Enter your claimed score here | ||||
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