Contest: CQ-M International DX Contest Date: May 09, 1200Z to May 10, 1159Z Rules: https://cqm.srr.ru/rules/

Ops: M1PTR & EI6KP Bands: 15M, 20M & 40M Mode: SSB Qsl Info: Qsl via EJ6KP (direct or bureau), LoTW or Clublog OQRS Start Date - End Date: May. 21 - May. 23 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/EJ6KP Notes: Arranmore Isl. (IOTA EU-121)

Op: G4WXJ Bands: 6M - HF Modes: CW, SSB FT4 & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via DK6SP LoTW or ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date: May. 23 - May. 30 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/ZC4RH

Contest: VOLTA WW RTTY Contest Date: May 09, 1200Z to May 10, 1200Z Rules: http://www.contestvolta.it/rules.pdf

Op: NK8O Bands: 6M - 40M Modes: CW, FT4 & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via LoTW or eQSL Start Date - End Date: Jun. 08 - Jul. 07 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/5H3DX

From May 18 to May 22, 2026, a team of Belgian radio amateurs will be active from Ameland Island (EU-038) in the Dutch Wadden Sea using the callsign PA/OR5R. Operating from locator JO23TK, this activation will offer an excellent opportunity for DXers, IOTA chasers, and Belgian/Dutch stations alike. The Team The DXpedition will be operated by an experienced group of amateurs, all members of the Pajottenlandse Radio Amateur Club, with additional involvement in various radio org

Op: DL2SBY Bands: 6M + HF (Focus on 6M) Qsl Info: QSL via DL2SBY (direct) or LoTW Start Date - End Date: Jun. 03 - Jun. 12 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/5H1KB Notes: Currently operating with a small antenna and low power, but actively searching for a great QTH for my 2026 DXpedition/activity — this time with better antennas, a linear amplifier, and a special emphasis on the 6m band.

Op: DF2WO Bands: 6M - 160M Modes: SSB, FT4 & QO-100 Qsl Info: Qsl via M0OXO Start Date - End Date: May. 06 - May. 19 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/XT2AW

Op: HB9BIN Bands: HF Qsl Info: Qsl via HB9BIN (direct) Start Date - End Date: Apr. 28 - May. 10 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/HB9BIN

Contest: ARI International DX Contest Date: May 2, 1200Z to May 3, 1159Z Rules: https://www.ari.it/en/contest-hf/ari-international.html

Op: WE9G Bands: 6M - 160M Modes: CW, SSB, FT2, FT4 & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via WE9G (direct or bureau), ClubLog OQRS, LoTW or QRZ Start Date - End Date: May. 10 - May. 19 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/TF/WE9G Notes: He will use two vertical antennas and one G5RV-E dipole antenna.

VK2HJ: Hi, I travel to Norfolk Island regularly for work. Whenever I have time, I operate portable from the island. My antenna is a simple telescopic ¼-wave vertical that covers 20M through 10M at 100W. I will log all contacts exclusively on QRZ.com. Looking forward to catching you on the air from this great DX location! 73 de VK2HJ