October 2025 mm Band Contest Report & Overall Results

In the final 4th mm Band event, the weather was quite a challenge, with some rain and strong winds experienced by many stations, particularly in Wales. Overall, conditions were described as flat with little to no enhancement.

24GHz Results: Activity Doubles

The arrival of a large number of Wavelab-based systems drove a fantastic surge in activity, with the overall number of entrants and QSOs achieved on 24GHz nearly doubling compared to 2024. More stations deployed multi-site roving strategies, making these events much busier and a lot more fun! It would be great to see more stations in the North (IO83, IO93, JO03), Midlands (IO92) and East Anglia (JO02, JO01) joining in next year. The availability of several new 24GHz UKuG loan systems, currently under construction, will further increase activity.

October Results

- 13 stations entered, up from 9 in September, and double the 6 in October 2024.

- Nearly 50% of all entrants deployed a roving strategy, moving between 2 and 3 sites

- The welcome social aspect of co-siting was enjoyed by several stations

- ODX was 175km, involving QSOs between John G8IKP/P, Pete G1DFL/P (IO80 Beaminster Down) and Rob G7KTP/P, Tim G7KTP/P (IO82 Titterstone Clee).

- Congratulations to Andrew GW0JCC/P for winning this final session, with Tim G7KTP/P in second place.

2025 Overall Series

- Congratulations to the overall band winner for 2025, Tim G7KTP/P (IO81 and IO82). Tim did consistently well placing 2nd in each of the four events, and notably operated from the top of Pen y Gadair Fawr (800m) on two occasions

- Well done to Rob G7MHF/P (IO82) for being the overall series runner-up. Rob showed impressive dedication operating from the same spot on Titerstone Clee (520m) in all weathers, often in heavy rain and mist

- Overall competition was excellent, with a different station winning each of the four events

- The 2025 seasons best ODX was an impressive 184km, not far off the magic 200km, achieved between Rob G7MHF/P (IO82) and John G8IKP/P (IO80 Eggardon Hill) in the September event.

47GHz Results: Positive Growth

It's pleasing to have seen activity slowly but surely increasing on 47GHz throughout the year. Several requests have been made to the UKuG Committee to fund additional loan units for 2026, which, along with folks sharing kit when co-sited, will help more entrants experience this interesting band. If you have spare, unused 47GHz kit, please consider selling, loaning, or donating it to UKuG to help increase activity!

October Results

- 6 entries were received, double the 3 in September, and up from 4 in October 2024

- Roger G4CUB/P (IO91) took the winning spot, with Neil G4LDR/P (IO91) second

- ODX was 94km, involving QSOs between Roger G8CUB/P (IO91 Hackpen Hill) and Clive GW4MBS/P and Pete GW4HQX/P (IO81 The British).

2025 Overall Series

- Congratulations to Roger G8CUB/P (IO91) for winning the band overall, triumphant in 2 out of the 4 sessions. Well done to Neil G4LDR/P (IO81, IO91) who came second

- The longest ODX for 2025 was 94km, set in this final October event.

76GHz Results: Consistent Dedication

Activity remains stable and exactly the same compared to 2024, though geographically focused in IO91 and IO81 (G and GW). We encourage more folks to activate equipment or share kit; if you have unused spare gear, please consider selling, loaning, or sharing it to boost activity in 2026!

October Results

- 4 entries were received, double the 2 in September, and the same as October 2024

- Roger G8CUB/P (IO91) took the winning spot, with Pete GW4HQX/P (I081) runner-up

- The ODX was 94km, a QSO between Roger and Pete.

2025 Overall Series:

- Congratulations to Roger G8CUB/P (IO91) for winning the band overall with a near clean sweep, triumphant in 3 out of the 4 sessions. Well done to Neil G4LDR/P (IO81, IO91) who came second

- The longest ODX for 2025 was 94km, achieved in the October event.

2025 Trophies & Certificates

This year, Tim G7KTP/P wins the G0RRJ Memorial Cup in his first season on 24GHz, and Roger G8CUB/P takes home both the 47GHz Trophy Cup and the 76GHz Trophy Cup! Congratulations and a huge well done to both, and to everyone that took part. Band Position Certificates are available to download as PDF's for all participants. Engraved Trophies will be awarded at the next Martlesham Round Table and AGM, please make every effort to attend! In 2026 following participant feedback there will be several changes to this contest series and these are summarised in the mm Band Championship results.

Pete G1DFL

UKuG 2025 Contest Adjudicator

All 24 GHz

Winner Awarded the G0RRJ Memorial Cup G(W)7KTP/P

2nd Place G7MHF/P

3rd Place GW0JCC/P

All 47 GHz

Winner Awarded the 47GHz Trophy Cup G8CUB/P

2nd Place G4LDR/P

3rd Place M0GHZ(/P)

All 76 GHz

Winner Awarded the 47GHz Trophy Cup G8CUB/P

2nd Place G4LDR/P

3rd Place G1EHF/P