22nd IARU World ARDF Championships

Lithuanian Amateur Radio Society is delighted to invite you all to Birštonas, Lithuania, for the 22nd IARU
World ARDF Championships, taking place from 16 to 22 August 2025.
Birštonas is a picturesque spa town located within the Nemunas Loops Regional Park, along the Nemunas River, and surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Renowned for its natural mineral water springs and clean, refreshing air, the town offers a unique combination of forests and wellness
opportunities, making it an ideal setting for ARDF competitions and relaxation alike.
We hope you will enjoy exploring the charm of Birštonas and its surrounding areas as much as we do.
We look forward to meeting you in Birštonas and sharing this unforgettable ARDF experience together!
Organizers:

  • Lithuanian Radio Amateur Society;
  • Executive Lithuanian ARDF sports clubs:
    o Lapių medžioklė;
    o Pelengas.

22nd IARU World ARDF Championships will take place 16-22 August 2025 in Birštonas. Preliminary event programme:

16 August – Saturday Arrival, training, opening ceremony

17 August – Sunday 1st classics

18 August – Monday Sprint

19 August – Tuesday The day off

20 August – Wednesday Foxoring

21 August – Thursday 2nd classics, closing ceremony

22 August – Friday Departure

For more information visit official event site https://ardf2025.lt/

20th   Open ARDF Games  „Sun city – 2025“ 

Šauliai, 2025.07.11 – 13

Dear Sport Friends!

We have the pleasure to invite   sportsmens of your Country to participate in the 20th Open ARDF Games „Sun city – 2025“ organized  by  Sport  Club “Pelengas”, Siauliai city monicipality , Lithuanian Radio Sports Federation and Lithuanian Amateur Radio Society. Competition activities will take place in Siauliai area, 11 – 13 July 2025.

You are kindly asked to fulfill the attached application form or Letter of intent or Name, Surname,Age, group, Si number  and send it back by E_mail:  algis2cd@gmail.com   to 24 h. of 8th  July  2025.

On behalf   of the organizers   Gintaras Dapkus, RSK „Pelengas“ president

INFORMATION

11 July 2025, Friday – arrival

11 May 2025, Friday  –  3,5 MHz SPRINT from 18 h.

12 May 2025, Saturday  – 144 MHz Classic from 12   

13  May 2025, Sunday.  3,5 MHz. Classic from . 10 h. 

Awarding and closing ceremony on finish line. Departure.

Categories: W12, W14,W16,W19, W21, W35, W45, W55, W65; M12, M14, M16,M19, M21, M40, M50, M60, M70..

Classification: Individual – each category and contest;

Prizes: I – III places – Medals

Contens: According IARU R1 rules.

Technical Data of Transmitters:

144 MHz classic transmitters: Frequency: Fox (1…5)  – 144,5 MHz 1W, Beacon (B) -:144,85 MHz.1W.

                      Antenna: crossed dipoles 2,5 m. above the terrain.

3,5 MHz classic transmitters: Frequency: Fox (1…5) – 3,53 MHz, 3W. Beacon (B)  –  3,6 MHz., 3W

                      Antenna………………wire 6 m., grounding – 1,50 m.4 conterprise.

3,5 MHz transmitters for SPRINT (1 minute cycle-12sec:48 sec)

                      – Output power: 0,5 W,

                      – antenna: 3m. vertical and conterprise

                      – frequency: Tx (1…5) – 3,53 MHz, spectators control: S – 3,55 MHz.

                        Tx (1F… 5F) – 3,58 MHz.                     Beacon –  3,6 MHz, 3W.   

Maps: Standart IOF maps, Size A4, Scale 1: 15 000, E – 5m and –  1:5000, E – 2,5m.

Fees: 5 EUR 1 competition for WM21 – W55, M70. 3 EUR 1+ competition for WM12 – WM19, W65.

IMPORTANT: The payment must be made to the Siauliu a. RSK  Pelengas account:       

Bank: AB SEB  Bank

Account: LT347044060002257452 (in EUR)

Beneficiary: Siauliu a. RSK Pelengas

Or  in Cash on the arrival place.

Organizers and sponsors:

Lithuanian Radio Sports Federation – LRSF

Lithuanian Amateur Radio Society – LRMD

Siauliai city monicipality

 ARDF sport club “Pelengas” . E_mail: algis2cd@gmail.com,  Phone Nr.  +370 680 37260

On behalf   of the organizers   Gintaras Dapkus, Algimantas Dapkus