RSGB 80/40m CW AFS Contest 2022

This contest was well supported again with 283 logs and a good Non UK&CD  entry.80m was in good condition throughout and 40m band conditions were reported as good by many stations, although some stations reported 40m propagation as poor, and one or two comments were received about the propagation favouring northern UK stations on 40m. The results show that it is possible  to win from further south. Many UK stations started on 40m then  migrated quickly to 80m, with some returning to 40m later where conditions became good to G and EU.

Participation has increased with 283 logs entered, including 26 non UK logs.The scores have been divided into three power categories, with certificates for the highest numeric teams in each category. The highest scoring local club was again Aberdeen ARS' A, and the highest General Club entry was again Three A's A, who also win the Edgware Trophy for the highest club score.

The first placed individual score went to MD4K (GD4XUM) ,who wins the Marconi Trophy, followed by GM3X (GM3POI), and M7Q (G4PIQ). In the other power sections, the leading 100W station was M7W ( G3TBK), just ahead of M1X (G0CKP),and G4ERW., The leading 10W station was G3RVM ahead of G3SWC and M0RYB/P.The leading non UK station was SN1T, ahead of OE5TXF and PA3AAV.The leading intermediate station  was 2E0OBO.

Certificates have again been awarded to the leading club stations, both General and Local, and to the leading 3 station, 2 station and a single station club teams.

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Mike G3VYI