70MHz Contest CW
Date 11 May 25 Time 0900-1200 (UTC)
Band 4m
Mode CW
Exchange Contest exchange is RST plus serial number and QTH Locator and UK&CD stations send the first 2 letters of their Postcode
Scoring One Point per Kilometre multiplied by the number of Countries plus Postcodes (M1)
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
Open
(AO)
Standard licence conditions and no antenna restrictions.
Restricted
(AR)
The power output must be not more than 100W PEP (50W on 4m) 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.
Low Power
(AL)
The power output must not exceed 10W PEP at the final output stage or external amplifier connection to the antenna.
Only one antenna may be used. Stacked, bayed and slot antenna arrays may not be used. Backfire or parabolic dish type antennas must not exceed 2 metres in diameter
General Rules
General Rules for all RSGB VHF/UHF/SHF contests can be found here
Awards for this Contest
The Bill Capstick, G3JYP, Memorial Award is made to the highest-scoring station, regardless of section.
A certificate will be awarded each year to the station achieving the best overall score in the three RSGB VHF CW contests -- 4m, 6m and 2m
Entries
Adjudicator
Quin, G3WRR
Entry Date Within 7 days
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