1.3GHz Trophy Contest

This contest, together with the sister 13cm Trophy Contest, form the final two events in the VHF Championship. The frequencies involved mean that they are usually quiet events and 2022 was no exception.

There were 36 entries (24 entries in 2021 and 40 in 2020).    This compares poorly with a typical 23cm AC which attracts over 100 entries. Perhaps the SE coast advantage deters people from entering ? It has been run in this slot/format since 2018 and every time has been won by the same stations from JO01 or JO02 (except 2020 when Covid restrictions gave a different winner in the Open Section).

Both the conditions and the weather conspired against this contest - activity was generally noted to be low and the weather wet and windy.

This event is partly co-ordinated with a IARU Region 1 contest and the R1 logs were obtained and were used to assist with adjudication.

ODX in the Open Section was the G8XVJ/P/DR9A QSO at 877km and in SF the G3XDY/OK2A QSO at 827km.

Stephen Purser GW4SHF