SHF UKAC November 2020

Conditions were generally noted as flat for the final event of 2020, with numbers of entrants marginally lower than last month.

Annual Summary

71 stations entered on 2.3GHz this year (up 3), whilst 3.4GHz saw a substantial rise (driven by the availability of a reasonably priced transverter), going from 28 last year to 36 in 2020, an increase of 28%. 5.7GHz activity was in the doldrums, with entries falling again this year, from 25 to 22. 10GHz remained level at 36 entries. The lockdowns and other restrictions had a big impact on portable operation this year, it is hoped that 2021 will see a return to normality.

The harmonised timings introduced this year appeared to work well, with few comments other than that there was still insufficient time to work everybody. No reports of interference to the primary user on 2320MHz have been received.

A new trophy will be awarded for the SHF UKAC from this year in commemoration of Denis Jones G3UVR, who was an enthusiastic supporter of these events. Congratulations to Pete G4CLA as the winner of the trophy in its inaugural year as overall winner of the SHF events.

There will be some adjustments to the power levels in the SAO and SAR sections in 2021 to encourage a more even spread of entries between the sections.

Stations wishing to take part in the 2.3GHz events are reminded that they must register their station with Ofcom, and also hold the relevant notice of variation if they wish to use 2300-2302MHz.

Congratulations to the winners and runners up in all the sections, who will receive certificates, as follows:

2.3GHz

Leading General Club  - 807 ARO

Runner up General Club - Northern Fells CG

Leading Local Club -  Hereford ARS

Runner Up Local Club - Parallel Lines CG

Winner, Open Section  - G4CLA

Runner up, Open Section - G4ODA

Winner, Restricted Section - G8CUL

Runner up, Restricted Section - G4ZTR

Leading Intermediate Station - 2E0MDJ(/P)

Leading Overseas Station - PE1EWR

3.4GHz

Leading General Club  - Northern Fells CG

Runner up General Club - Harwell ARS

Leading Local Club  - Parallel Lines CG

Runner up Local Club - Trowbridge & DARC

Winner, Open Section  - G4CLA

Runner up, Open Section - G3ZUD

Winner, Restricted Section -G4ODA

Runner up, Restricted Section - M0GHZ

Leading Intermediate Station - 2E0GEG(/P)

5.7GHz

Leading General Club  - Spalding & DARS

Runner Up General Club - Northern Fells CG

Leading Local Club  - Parallel Lines CG

Runner up Local Club - Trowbridge & DARC

Winner, Open Section  - G4LDR

Winner, Restricted Section - G4CLA

Runner up, Restricted Section - M0GHZ

Leading Intermediate Station - 2E0GEG(/P)

10GHz

Leading General Club  - 807 ARO

Runner up General Club - Northern Fells CG

Leading Local Club  -  Parallel Lines CG

Runner up Local Club - Hereford ARS

Winner, Open Section  - G4ZTR

Runner up, Open Section - G4DBN

Winner, Restricted Section - G4ODA

Runner up, Restricted Section - G4CLA

The first session of the SHF UKAC for 2021 takes place on Tuesday 26th  January from 19:30 to 22:30 local time.

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John G3XDY