Regretfully, there were fewer entrants generally for the first of this year’s two RSGB Top Band contests, although most of the very familiar, and regular, UK and overseas operators sent in reports. The general standard of operating and reporting was excellent and, in this particular event, no penalty errors whatsoever were detected.

Congratulations to the UK winner for the second year, Chris Burbanks, G3SJJ, who also wins the Somerset Trophy. Second place goes to Terry Robinson, G3WUX, and third place to John Walker, G0JQN.

The Overseas winners were: First place – Virgis Matuzevicius, LY3BS, of Panevezys, Lithuania; second place – Vaclav Jilek, OK1DCS, of Kremze, Czech Republic; third place – Bertin Butz, DK0IW, of Penzberg, Germany. Our congratulations and thanks to all overseas winners and entrants.

Lets hope that radio conditions will allow the maximum general participation for the 2nd RSGB Top Band Contest, in December this year.

Derek Stanners, G3HEJ.

* = Somerset Trophy Winner.

# = Certificate Winner.