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This year’s RSGB HF Convention will host the exciting Contest University Programme. Launched at the 2006 Dayton Hamvention, which saw a total of 200 students attend the programme, Contest University aims to provide advice and knowledge to newcomers to the hobby and those who are interested in discovering the fascinating world of contesting. Those who have been contesting for years may also pick up on useful tactics or secrets to go towards achieving higher scores and getting more out of your contest operations. The programme consists of seven presentations including The Joy of Contesting, Contest Operating Procedures, Antennas for Contesting, Contest Categories, Propagation, Contest Strategy and Station Equipment & Layout. Stationery will be provided in the rooms, including pads, pens and leaflet handouts. The classes, presented by some of the UK's most experienced contesters, will each be around one hour in duration. There is no fee to attend the programme, and those attending four or more of the sessions will qualify to receive a certificate. You can attend one or all of the sessions, take your pick! For more information, please contact Mark Haynes, M0DXR, by e-mail to mark.haynes<at>yahoo.co.uk.