The 2025 High Band Contest Season kicked off with flat radio conditions (no tropo or RS), though a fierce westerly wind certainly tested operators! Despite this challenge, and widely reported QSB on signals, a pleasant sunny Sunday unfolded for everyone.
5.7GHz Highlights:
- 6 entries were received, up from 4 in May 2024
- ODX QSO was 430km between Dave G1EHF/P (IO91) and Marc F8DLS (JN19)
- Open Section: Dave G1EHF/P was victorious, with David M0GHZ as runner-up
10GHz Highlights:
- 15 entries were submitted, a good increase from 9 in May 2024
- ODX QSO was 426km between Neil G4LDR (IO91) and Marc F8DLS (JN19)
- Open Section: John G4ZTR took the top spot, with Dave G4ASR as runner-up
- Restricted Section: Barry G4SJH/P won, with Pete G1DFL/P as runner-up
A huge well done to everyone who got on the air, and congratulations to the section leaders! Don't miss the remaining 4 High Band Cumulative contests which take place on Sunday, June 29th, July 27th, August 24th, and September 28th.
May 2025 High Band Contest Results
The 2025 High Band Contest Season kicked off with flat radio conditions (no tropo or RS), though a fierce westerly wind certainly tested operators! Despite this challenge, and widely reported QSB on signals, a pleasant sunny Sunday unfolded for everyone.
5.7GHz Highlights:
- 6 entries were received, up from 4 in May 2024
- ODX QSO was 430km between Dave G1EHF/P (IO91) and Marc F8DLS (JN19)
- Open Section: Dave G1EHF/P was victorious, with David M0GHZ as runner-up
10GHz Highlights:
- 15 entries were submitted, a good increase from 9 in May 2024
- ODX QSO was 426km between Neil G4LDR (IO91) and Marc F8DLS (JN19)
- Open Section: John G4ZTR took the top spot, with Dave G4ASR as runner-up
- Restricted Section: Barry G4SJH/P won, with Pete G1DFL/P as runner-up
A huge well done to everyone who got on the air, and congratulations to the section leaders! Don't miss the remaining 4 High Band Cumulative contests which take place on Sunday, June 29th, July 27th, August 24th, and September 28th.
Pete G1DFL
UKuG 2025 Contest Adjudicator