June 2016 Lowband Contest Results

For once there were some above average tropo conditions at least down the East coast of the UK, which gave some nice DX contacts for a few stations. Activity levels were not great, however, and the good conditions did not extend far inland.

On 1296MHz the battle for first place was between the Combe Gibberlets (M0HNA/P) and John G4BAO. Despite working better DX (GM4ODA/P on the Shetland Islands), John could not amass as many contacts as M0HNA/P who came out ahead by about 10%.

M0HNA/P continued their dominance on 2.3GHz, beating Martyn G3UKV by a large margin. Best DX was DF0MU in JO32 at 549km. M0HNA/P made their first contact on the new 2300MHz segment, working G4DDK twice for double points.

It was a similar story on 3.4GHz but with a slightly smaller margin of victory for M0HNA/P over Neil G4BRK. Ralph, G4ALY provided the best DX for both stations at well over 200km.

The overall winner was M0HNA/P with leading positions on all three bands. Overall runner up was G4BRK, who was fourth on 1.3GHz, third on 2.3GHz and second on 3.4GHz.

Certificates go to the overall Winner M0HNA/P and Runner-up G4BRK and to the following winners and runners up:

1.3GHz   M0HNA/P, G4BAO, GW3TKH/P (Low Power)

2.3GHz   M0HNA/P, G3UKV

3.4GHz   M0HNA/P, G4BRK

In the overall Low Band Championship M0HNA/P have already secured top places on all three bands and overall, irrespective of the last session. However, the runners up positions will be keenly contested in the final event in November.

John G3XDY

UKuG Contest Manager