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    VHF Log Test Facility
     

    This is a facility to enable individuals and clubs to practice uploading contest logs so that entrants can be fully prepared to upload their logs when they have competed in a contest. If you have any queries about this facility, please e-mail csc.chair@rsgbcc.org. 

     
    1. Objective This facility enables individuals and clubs to practise uploading contest logs so that entrants are fully prepared to upload their logs after they have competed in a contest.

    2. Date & Time All QSO dates must be between 1st January 2025 and 2nd January 2026 for the log to be accepted.

    Time :  0000-2359 UTC

    3. Bands

    6m
    4m
    2m
    70cm
    23cm


    4. Sections
    Entrants may enter one of three Sections :
    Open (AO):  Standard licence conditions and no antenna restrictions
    Restricted (AR):  The power output must be not more than 100W PEP (40W on 4m) at the final output stage or external amplifier connection to the antenna. Only one antenna may be used. Stacked or bayed antennas are not allowed. Backfire or parabolic dish type antennas must not exceed 2 metres in diameter
    Low Power (AL):  The power output must not exceed 10W PEP (4W on 4m) at the final output stage or external amplifier connection to the antenna. Only one antenna may be used Stacked or bayed antenna arrays may not be used. Backfire or parabolic dish type antennas must not exceed 2 metres in diameter

    5. Exchange RS(T) plus serial number - starting at 1 and incrementing by 1 plus Locator
    If you are not sent a serial number, log a zero.

    6. Scoring N/A

    7. Log Submission
            and Adjudication

    Submit your UKAC log here anytime to check the formatting of your log. Acceptable formats are REG1TEST .EDI (preferred), or Cabrillo, or .LOG and .COV files from SDV, .EDI or .LOG and .COV from G0GJV programs (NOT .GJV or .MINOS). Information on the REG1TEST (EDI) format and a sample log in RSGB LOG format are available here. Note: only logs formatted for the RSGB UK Activity Contest (UKAC) will be accepted by this Log Test Facility. You can also use the online logger here to produce a log to submit to this test facility.

    Logs must be uploaded individually, using the appropriate Club Name chosen from the list on the contest entry robot. If the robot finds format errors (e.g. QSO date error), it will reject the log and ask for resubmission of a corrected logfile.  You can check if your log has been accepted here.

    If you have difficulties preparing and/or uploading your Cabrillo logfile using this test facility, please contact Ian G0FCT for assistance.

    8. Results and Awards N/A

    9. Supplementary Rules N/A

    10. Declaration

    By using the Log Test Facility, you declare that:

    (a)  You agree that decisions of the RSGB VHF Contest Committee will be final in cases of dispute.

    (b)  By submitting a test log, you give the RSGB permission to use your test log for training purposes.
    Updated 16th October 2024