World Wide Digital Contest….

Ken McCormick
World-Wide Digital Contest June 4-5In this video Matthew K0LWC talks about the new World-Wide Digital Contest (WWDC) that will take place June 4-5

The ARRL has announced a new worldwide radio contest – the ARRL International Digital Contest. It will take place during the first full weekend in June every year and feature FT8 and FT4 digital modes. Yes, you heard that right. The Amateur Radio Relay League has created a contest for all the FT8 and FT4 digital fans across the world.

Is this a good thing for ham radio? I share my thoughts and give you all the details you need to know about the new radio sport contest!

==== FT-4 Recommended Sub-bands ====
1.836-1.840
3.580-3.590
7.080-7.090
14.080-14.090
21.080-21.090
28.080-28.090
50.330 to 50.340

==== FT-8 Recommended Sub-bands ====
1.840-1.844
3.590-3.600 (No Digital above 3600)
7.090-7.100
14.090-14.100
21.090-21.100
28.090-28.100
50.340 to 50.350

Further information at
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-digital-contest

Watch ARRL World Wide Digital Contest | New Ham Radio Contest:
https://youtu.be/syfWtZAzlS8