December is a month that brings with it not only Advent and a festive atmosphere, but also a number of interesting opportunities for radio amateurs. For those who want to take advantage of the long winter evenings at their stations, I have prepared an overview of the races at KV and VHF bands. Here you will find traditional international competitions, local activities and special events that close the rich racing year 2003.
Mimoriadnu pozornosť si zaslúžia najmä známe ARRL contesty, ktoré ponúkajú možnosť získať množstvo spojení a porovnať svoje schopnosti s operátormi z celého sveta. Milovníci digitálnych módov určite ocenia OK DX RTTY contest, kým priaznivci CW si prídu na svoje v Croatian CW contest alebo Stew Perry Topband Challenge na 160 metroch. Nezabudnime ani na Vianočný závod na VKV, ktorý patrí k tradičným a obľúbeným podujatiam v našich končinách a nesie so sebou neopakovateľnú sviatočnú atmosféru.
Whether you prefer big international races, short league competitions or special marathons, December brings a varied selection. It depends only on you, which event you prefer - whether it will be hunting for DX stations, improving operation in digital modes, or a friendly fight on VHF.
| The date | UTC | Name | Mode and bands |
| 5.-7.12. | 22.00-16.00 | ARRL 160m Contest | CW, 160m |
| 6.12. | 05.00-07.00 | SSB League | SSB, 80m |
| 7.12. | 05.00-07.00 | Operating assets KV | CW, 80m |
| 8.12. | 20.00-22.00 | Activity 160 CW | CW, 160m |
| 9.12. | 18.00-22.00 | NAC contest 432 MHz | CW/SSB/FM, 70cm |
| 11.-15.12. | 20.00-02.00 | BCC MS contest | CW/WSJT, 2m |
| 13.-14.12. | 00.00-24.00 | 28 MHz SWL contest | CW/SSB, 10m |
| 13.-14.12. | 00.00-24.00 | ARRL 10m contest | CW/SSB, 10m |
| 13.12. | 05.00-07.00 | OM AC contest | CW/SSB, 80m |
| 13.12. | 09.00-11.00 | FM contest | FM, 2m and 70cm |
| 16.12. | 18.00-22.00 | NAC 23cm and up | CW/SSB/FM, 23cm and up |
| 19.12. | 21.00-23.00 | Russian 160m contest | CW/SSB, 160m |
| 20.12. | 00.00-24.00 | OK DX RTTY contest | RTTY, 80-10m |
| 20.12. | 10.00-15.00 | S5 VHF/UHF Marathon | CW/SSB/FM, 2m and 70cm |
| 20.-21.12. | 14.00-14.00 | Croatian CW contest | CW |
| 21.12. | 06.00-10.00 | LZ Activity contest | CW/SSB/FM, 6m and above |
| 21.12. | 08.00-11.00 | VKV operational assets | CW/SSB/FM, 2m and above |
| 23.12. | 18.00-22.00 | NAC 6 m | CW/SSB/FM, 6 m |
| 26.12. | 07.00-11.00 | Christmas race, 1st stage | CW/SSB/FM, 2m |
| 26.12. | 08.30-10.59 | DARC X-Mas contest | CW/SSB |
| 26.12. | 12.00-16.00 | Christmas race, 2nd stage | CW/SSB/FM, 2m |
| 27.-28.12. | 15.00-15.00 | Original QRP contest Winter | CW, 80-20m |
| 27.-28.12. | 15.00-15.00 | Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge | CW, 160m |