Swiss Emergency Contest (SEC)
The Swiss Emergency Contest (SEC) is an annual emergency radio contest organised by the USKA, designed to train Swiss radio amateurs in their preparedness for emergencies. The contest is held in SSB mode on shortwave, in CB radio bands and via relays; it takes place every September. Rules, rankings and reports are archived below.
Contest Manager
Swiss Emergency Contest (SEC) section: Bernard Wehrli HB9ALH — ✉ contest@uska.ch.
Date
The next event is on Saturday 7 November 2026, 09:00 – 12:00 HBT and 14:00 – 17:00 HBT.
Modes & Bands
SSB on shortwave and VHF/UHF, supplemented by CB radio and relay links. See the rules for the operational plan and precise band specifications.
