June 2026 High Band Contest Results

The weather was mixed for the second 5.7GHz and 10GHz Cumulative contest, with generally warm, sunny conditions in IO80, IO81, and IO91. Up in IO82, however, there were times when it was cold, wet, and windy. Across both bands, conditions were described as poor to at best average, with noticeable QSB.

On 10GHz, 28 callsigns were active across 12 locator squares, down from the record 53 when this contest coincided with the RSGB 10GHz Trophy in May. This time around, it was pleasing to see several QSOs with French and Dutch stations. 5.7GHz was much quieter, with 15 stations active across 7 squares, compared to 24 stations in 11 squares back in May.

5.7GHz Results

- 12 stations entered, a healthy increase versus the 8 entries in June last year.

- ODX was a 281 km contact between Peter G4CLA (IO92), and Peter GW4JQP (IO71), a repeat performance from the May event.

- Congratulations to the winners The Riff Raff Contest Group G5RAR/P, atop Brown Clee in IO82 (Robin G1YFG and Heather M0HMO), for taking the top spot once again with Paul M0EYT/P operating from the Purbecks Dorset as runner-up.

10GHz Results

- 17 entries were received, again good year-on-year growth compared to the 12 entries in June last year.

- The ODX was a tasty 535 km QSO between G5RAR/P (IO82) and Maurice F6DKW (JN18) and another repeat from the May event.

- In the Open Section well done to John G4ZTR, claiming the top spot, now making it 2 wins from 2 events. Neil G4LDR finished as runner-up.

- In the Restricted Section congratulations to Andrew GW0JCC/P taking the win this time, with David G7BEH/P achieving second place. Once again, it's great to see a few more new callsigns in this 1W-and-under QRP category. The Restricted section exists specifically to encourage new folks with simple setups to start their higher-band GHz journey.

For this contest, roving was back allowed, as per normal. However, it seems roving may have had its day on High Bands, as only one station on 10GHz and one on 5.7GHz moved locations during this cumulative.

With three more events planned for July, August and September, it's still early days and largely all to play for!

NEW Microwave Championship Table - If you haven't seen it already check out the new Microwave Championship table, our new activity leaderboard for 2026. For the first time we are bringing together everyone's scores across the year for ALL UKuG contests. Take a look and maybe consider building systems for additional bands.

Enjoy your contesting!

Pete G1DFL

UKuG Contest Manager