The PEARS National VHF/UHF Contest

The PEARS National VHF/UHF Contest will take place over the weekend of 25 to 27 January 2008, and is open to all licensed radio amateurs in the RSA and the neighbouring states.

The aim of a VHF or UHF contest is to make long distance contacts, establish new records, encourage the improvement of equipment and have fun.

The new format has been streamlined and outdated rules eliminated to make it more exciting for contestants and stimulate activity. This is a 44 hour dual contest for digital and analogue modes and covers the 50, 70, 144, 432 and
1 296 MHz bands. Radio amateurs are requested to participate in both the modes if possible. There is a choice of four categories: base station, field station, club station and limited category.

PEARS is making a special request to club stations to participate in their category and keep the bands active.

Contest rules will be posted on the SARL website and on the PEARS website. See you there and good luck with the contest.