🎯 Aim of the Contest
The SEANET Contest is held annually to increase interest in amateur radio in the South East Asian region and to provide a focus for the annual SEANET Convention. It aims to encourage world-wide contacts with stations in the SEANET region.
Special Youth Incentive Program
To empower the next generation of Amateur Radio operators, the SEANET 2026 Committee is launching a dedicated program for young hams.
Eligibility & Rewards:
- ✅ Eligibility: Youth aged 19 to 25 years who have obtained their license recently.
- 🏆 Special Prizes: Dedicated trophies and equipment prizes for the top-performing youth participants.
- 🚀 VU4 Opportunity: Top performers in this category will be considered for a sponsored slot in the major VU4 DXpedition team for December 2026!
📡 Period of Operation
Starts: 1200 UTC Saturday, 12th September 2026
Ends: 1200 UTC Sunday, 13th September 2026
🎹 Mode & Bands
Modes: CW and SSB
Bands: 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m (Contest operation is not permitted on WARC bands).
📂 Categories
- Single Operator - All Band (High Power / Low Power)
- Single Operator - Single Band
- Multi-Operator - Single Transmitter (All Band)
- Youth Category (Special): Single Operator (Age 19-25)
🔄 Contest Exchange
Stations outside the SEANET region: RS(T) + Serial Number (starting with 001).
Stations within the SEANET region: RS(T) + Serial Number.
📈 Scoring System
| Contact Between | Points |
|---|---|
| SEANET Station to SEANET Station | 5 Points |
| SEANET Station to Outside Station | 2 Points |
| Outside Station to SEANET Station | 2 Points |
Multiplier: One multiplier for each SEANET prefix worked on each band.
📝 Log Submissions
Logs must be submitted in Cabrillo format via the official contest robot or email. The deadline for log submission is **October 15, 2026**.
Email for logs: contest@dxindia.in
Overall Winner
The SEANET 2026 Grand Trophy
Youth Excellence
Special Equipment Prizes & VU4 Selection
Certificates
Digital certificates for all participants