80m Counties Contest

A reminder that the Irish Radio Transmitters Society (IRTS) 80 metres Counties Contest takes place this Friday, 1st January, from 14:00 to 17:00 UTC.

Full rules for this contest are available at www.irts.ie/rules

Note in particular the frequencies for this contest:
CW 3.510-3.560 MHz;
SSB 3.600-3.650 and 3.700-3.775 MHz

The IRTS are pleased to announce that the Shannon Basin Club has kindly donated perpetual trophies for the section winners in this contest.

In addition, the IRTS committee at its latest meeting agreed to award a perpetual trophy to the leading 'Rookie'
operator in this contest. In this case a 'Rookie' operator is someone who has received his first license in the previous 12 months and is operating under his own callsign and from his home station.

Please spread the word to the new-comers and encourage
them to participate in what for many will be their first contest.