144 MHz Backpackers Contest

This year the Backpackers contest was back to normal following the restrictions last year. It was an enjoyable event, variable weather and some good DX worked.

Steve G(W)1YBB came top of the Backpackers (5B) winning the three sessions entered and is awarded the Backpackers Trophy, another Steve, G4TCU, was the runner up. In the Hilltoppers (25H) section Darrell 2E0VCC took 1st place who was also the leading Intermediate station, Paul G8BGV was the runner up.

Congratulations go to the certificate winners named below:

Winner, section 5B:      Steve GW1YBB

Runner-Up, Section 5B:   Steve G4TCU

Winner and Leading Intermediate Station, Section 25H: Darrell  2E0VCC

Runner-Up, Section 25H: Paul G8BGV

Leading Intermediate Licensee, Section 5B: Paul 2E0TXT

Leading Foundation Licensee, Section 5B:  Sharron M7SHZ

Leading Foundation Licensee, Section 25B: Dean M7CBI

Many thanks to all who took part in this series of contests in 2021 and looks forward to seeing you all next year.

Tom GM8MJV