Hi Everyone,
It’s time to take your VHF/UHF skills beyond the repeater! The 2026 MRAC FM Simplex Contest is officially set for Sunday, February 22nd.
This event is designed as a "Sprint"—lasting only three hours—making it the perfect opportunity to test your station’s footprint and catch up with familiar voices across the Wisconsin area.
| Time | Band |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | 2 Meters |
| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | 70 Centimeters |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | 6 Meters |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | 1.25 Meters |
| 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Digital (D-Star / Fusion) |
Exchange: Just your Call Sign and 4-character Maidenhead Grid Square.
Scoring: Higher bands earn more points! 1.25m and Digital contacts are worth 3 points each.
Technician Bonus: Technicians receive a 1.5x score multiplier.
W9RH Bonus: Work the MRAC club station for a 100-point bonus.
Friendly Competition: Help your club win the "Highest Combined Score" award. We also have categories for Base, Mobile, and HT stations.
If you are new to simplex contesting, don't worry! You may solicit contacts on repeaters to move them to a simplex frequency. Just remember to stay off 146.520 and keep the guard channels clear.
Logs are due by March 21st, 2026. You can submit them online via our Google Form in Cabrillo, CSV, or even a scanned paper log format.
Download the 2026 Rules Booklet Here
We look forward to hearing you on the air. Let’s see if we can make 2026 the most active year yet—and see if anyone can finally challenge our defending champ, Mike AA9RK!
Best 73,
Dave, KA9WXN
MRAC FM Simplex Contest Team