Don Edwards Memorial Slow Morse Contest Returns – 16–17 May

The St. George Amateur Radio Society is pleased to announce the return of the Don Edwards Memorial Slow Morse Contest, to be held over the weekend of 16–17 May.

Held in memory of Don Edwards VK2NV—a long-time Society member and passionate CW operator—this event is designed to encourage all amateurs to get on the key and enjoy Morse code in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Whether you’re:

• returning to Morse after many years,
• just learning CW,
• or have never tried operating on the key before,

this contest is the perfect opportunity to give slow Morse a go.

What is “Slow Morse”?

Slow Morse is sent at no more than 10 words per minute, although in previous years some contacts have been exchanged at speeds as low as 3 words per minute.

Contest Rules

• Morse code only
• Sent by hand
• Received by ear

Operating Times

Saturday 16 May

• 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Sydney time
• 80 metres

Sunday 17 May

• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sydney time
• 40 metres

Full contest details and rules will be published on the Society’s website shortly.

We encourage all operators—experienced or beginner—to join in and help keep the spirit of CW alive.

If you want, I can make it more formal, more promotional, or shorter for newsletter/social media use as well.