Remembrance Day Contest 2026
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Remembrance Day Contest
WHEN:
Next contest 15th & 16th August 2026
DETAILS:
Contest Manager
Alan Shannon VK4SNvk4sn@wia.org.auChanges in 2025:1. The manager will provide awards for the top 3 Youth entries.
LINK:
Remember to send in team nominations before contest start.
Contest Introduction:
This contest commemorates the Amateurs who died during World War II and is designed to encourage friendly participation and help improve the operating skills of participants. It is held on the weekend closest to the 15th August, the date on which hostilities ceased in the southwest Pacific area.A perpetual trophy is awarded annually to the Australian state or territory with the best performance. The name of the winning State or Territory is inscribed on the trophy, and that State or Territory then holds the trophy for 12 months. The winning State or Territory is also given a certificate, as are leading entrants.
Aim Of The Contest:
Amateurs will endeavour to contact amateurs in VK call areas, ZL and P29 on all bands except WARC bands. Modes allowed are PHONE, CW and RTTY as per the era remembered.
This Years Contest:
TO CHECK YOUR LOG IS SUBMITTED, PLEASE CHECK 'SUBMITTED LOGS' on vklogchecker.com
Download the 2025 RD - Opening Address Audio - Link
Download the 2025 RD - Opening Address Text - Link
History:
RD Contest 2021
