Headline: 📻 Think you can out-simplex Mike AA9RK? Prove it on February 22nd!
Whether you’re a seasoned contester or just want to see how far your home station can reach without a repeater, the 2026 MRAC FM Simplex Contest is for you!
This is a fast-paced “Sprint” event. No complicated setups—just FM Simplex, your call sign, and your grid square. It’s like a club meeting on the air, but with a scoreboard!
📅 WHEN: Sunday, February 22, 2026 🕐 TIME: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST ⚡ FORMAT: A 3-hour sprint rotating through 2m, 70cm, 6m, 1.25m, and Digital.
Why Join?
- Technician Bonus: Get a 1.5x multiplier on your final score!
- Club Pride: Mention your club affiliation to help your team win the Club Trophy.
- The Big Challenge: Mike AA9RK has been the defending champ for 2 years. Who’s going to take him down in 2026?
- Bonus Points: Work club station W9RH for an instant 100-point boost.
📍 New to Contesting? Check out the Milwaukee “Four-Corners” (Beloit & 70th) to easily jump between grid squares EN52, EN53, EN62, and EN63!
🔗 Full Rules & Log Submission: http://tinyurl.com/mracsimplex Let’s fill the airwaves! 73!