Op:   W0CP Bands:   10M - 80M Modes:   CW & SSB Qsl Info:   Qsl via W0CP (direct) or ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date:   Feb. 01 - Feb. 27 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/V31DJ

NORFOLK, Va. — Many know ham radio as a hobby — and it is — but when disaster strikes, it quickly becomes essential. “When I got the funnel cloud report, I called Wakefield directly because that’s immediate life danger,” said Rich Davis, an amateur radio operator. In March 2017, a tornado swept through Chesapeake and crossed over into Virginia Beach’s Salem neighborhood. “I called my counterpart in Virginia Beach and said, ‘Hey, there’s a tornado in your city. Get your guys r

Contest:   CQ 160-Meter Contest, CW Date:   Jan 23, 2200Z to Jan 25, 2200Z Rules:  https://www.cq160.com/rules.htm

Prepare your cameras! NOAA says that a severe G4 -class geomagnetic storm is possible on Jan. 20th when a CME is expected to slam into Earth's magnetic field. The CME was launched on Jan. 18th by an X1.9-class solar flare from sunspot 4341: Researchers call this "a long duration flare." The explosion lasted for hours , which makes it even more powerful than than its "X1.9" rating would suggest. Much of that power went into the CME now approaching Earth. If NOAA's forecast

Celebrate 60 years of ham radio excellence with HI60UD! This special callsign honors the Unión Dominicana de Radioaficionados (UDRA), the second-oldest amateur radio club in the Dominican Republic, marking its milestone anniversary since its founding in 1966. Tune in for activity on the HF bands using SSB and digital modes from January 17 to 31, 2026. Make a single contact with HI60UD to earn a participation certificate directly from their QRZ page! QSL via LoTW (preferred),

Ops:   DC8TM & DF3TS Bands:   HF Modes:   SSB & FT8 Qsl Info:   Qsl via DC8TM (bureau) Start Date - End Date:   Feb. 14 - Feb. 28 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/DC8TM Notes: They will be activating SOTA, WWFF/POTA, IOTA, and Lighthouse.

A field of large parabolic antennas, followed by a constant piercing sound lingering in the background, is a classic combo in science fiction movies, especially when earthlings receive a message from outer space. On screen, it builds uneasiness and suspense for the viewer. But for amateur radio (or ham radio) operators, the radio waves around the Earth create connectivity. People use antennas and transceivers to communicate with each other without Wi-Fi or phones. Non-commerc

Op:   NK8O Bands:   10M - 30M Modes:   CW, SSB, FT8 & PSK31 Qsl Info:   Qsl via NK8O (direct), LoTW or ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date:   Jan. 17 - Feb. 17 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/5H3DX

Contest: Hungarian DX Contest Date: Jan. 17,   1200Z to Jan. 18, 1159Z Rules: https://ha-dx.com/en/contest-rules

Op:  PY1SAD Bands:   6M - 160M Modes:   CW SSB, DIGI & Satellite Qsl Info:   Qsl via PY1SAD (direct), LoTW, eQSL or qrz.com Start Date - End Date:   Jan. 15 - Feb. 23 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/8R1TM

Op:   OZ7AKT Bands:   10M - 160M Modes:   CW,   SSB, & FT8 Qsl Info:   Qsl via direct OZ1ACB Start Date - End Date:   Feb. 10 - Feb. 17 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/OX7AKT

Contest:   ARRL January VHF Contest Date:   Jan. 17, 1900Z to Jan. 19, 0359Z Rules: https://www.arrl.org/january-vhf