June 2019 Lowband Contest Results

This year's event recovered from last year's nadir in activity, although UK participation was still reported as poor. On the other hand many commented on good levels of European activity, although some found it difficult to attract their attention.

On 1296MHz John G4ZTR won  with one less QSO than the runner up M0HNA/P, by dint of working more European DX, including 13 DL's. As usual aircraft scatter provided the best DX in the absence of much tropo enhancement.

Two entries were received for 2300MHz, with M0HNA/P the winner. More stations active on this band segment would be welcome.

2320MHz saw a reasonable entry level, with M0HNA/P in first place again and Mike G6TRM/P as runner up. Best DX distances were over 500km for half the entrants which shows how systems are improving on this band.

3400MHz saw the closest tussle for places as all the entrants scores fell in a 100 point range, with David M0GHZ beating Mike G6TRM/P by just 19 points. Conditions were flat and best DX distances were in the 210-260km range,

Overall results were a win for M0HNA/P, who won 2300/2320MHz, and runner up position for G6TRM/P.

Although M0HNA/P have already made sure of holding the overall lead and band leader positions on 2300MHz and 3400MHz in the Low Band Championship, as last year the top places on 1296MHz and 2320MHz will be decided in the final event in November.

John G3XDY

UKuG Contest Manager