The 2026 Season Opening VHF-Contest "OPEV VHF"

The contest is held from 14:00 UTC on June 6 to 09:00 UTC on June 7, 2026 at the location of the participants.

Types of work: CW and PHONE (SSB, FM).

Bands: 145 MHz, 435 MHz, 1.3 GHz, 5.7 GHz and above.

The results are summarized among radio stations located outside the Russian Federation, provided that at least one confirmed radio communication is conducted with amateur radio stations in Russia.

SO – a radio station with one participant, men and women;

MO is a radio station with 2 or 3 participants, men and women.

The participants of the sports competition exchange control numbers and QTH locators. The control number consists of RS(T) and the serial number of QSO, starting from 001. The numbering of QSO by bands is separate.

For each QSO, points are awarded for each kilometer of distance between correspondents: - at 145 MHz band - 1 point; - on the 435 MHz band - 2 points; - on the 1.3 GHz band - 4 points; - at 5.7 GHz and above - 6 points. The final result is defined as the sum of points on all ranges, subject to confirmation by correspondent reports. Mixed radio communications (CW/PHONE) are not counted. Repeated communications on the same band are prohibited.

Contestlogs in EDI format must be uploaded to the website https://contest.srr.ru / until 23:59 UTC, June 14, 2026.

Participants who take 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places are awarded SRR diplomas in electronic form.