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Summer's here and many readers may be taking to the hills for their first radio contest. The RSGB Backpacker series of contests are excellent for a first attempt at radio contesting. All that you need are a portable SSB transceiver, an antenna and a good hilltop location. The full rules are on the RSGB VHF Contest Committee's website (see 'Websearch' below), or they can be obtained on request by sending a large SASE to RSGB headquarters. Good luck if you enter!