Contest: North American QSO Party, SSB Date: Aug 15, 1800Z to Aug 16, 0559Z Rules: https://www.ncjweb.com/NAQP-Rules.pdf

Op: SQ9UM Bands: 10M - 40M Modes: CW, FT4, FT8, and possibly SSB Qsl Info: Qsl via SQ9UM or ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date: Aug. 21 - Aug. 27 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/3B8/SQ9UM

Contest: ARRL September VHF Contest Date: Aug. 12, 1800Z to Aug. 14, 0259Z Rules: https://www.arrl.org/september-vhf

Op: SQ9UM Bands: 10M - 40M Modes: CW, FT4, FT8, and possibly SSB Qsl Info: Qsl via SQ9UM or ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date: Aug. 18 - Aug. 20 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/3B9/SQ9UM

Feng, BA7LVG, and Taka, JK2XXK, will be active as A50QO from Thimphu, Bhutan, from August 15–20, 2026. This will be a dedicated satellite DXpedition, with planned activity via QO-100 and various LEO satellites. Depending on luggage and equipment limitations, the team may also attempt 70 cm EME. 📡 QSL via LoTW.

Mike N4XTT will once again be active from St. Lucia from August 15–21, 2026, this time operating as J68TT. He plans to activate numerous POTA parks across the island alongside J69Z, while also operating solo from his rental house on 10–40 meters, with possible activity on 80 meters. A special thanks goes to J69DS, his XYL Filita, and J69Z for their invaluable assistance in securing the operating license. QSL Information: • Direct via N4XTT • Club Log OQRS • LoTW uploads will

Op: DK2WH Bands: 6M - 160M Qsl Info: Qsl via DK2WH Start Date - End Date: Aug. 25 - Oct. 10 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/V51WH Notes: He will be QRV in the CQ WW RTTY Contest as V55Y

Contest: ARRL EME Contest Date: Aug. 08, 0000Z to Aug. 09, 2359Z Rules: https://www.arrl.org/eme-contest

Contest: WAE DX Contest, CW Date: Aug. 08, 0000Z to Aug. 09, 2359Z Rules: https://www.darc.de/der-club/referate/conteste/wae-dx-contest/en/

Op: W5JON Bands: 6M - 160M Modes: SSB & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via W5JON (direct) or LoTW Start Date - End Date: Aug. 24 - Aug. 31 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/lookup/v47ja

The C37EME special callsign will be active from the Principality of Andorra between August 5–10, 2026, for a dedicated Earth–Moon–Earth (EME) operating event. EME enthusiasts will have the opportunity to work the station throughout the activity period as the team takes advantage of favorable moon passes from this unique location. 📡 For operating details, schedules, and station information, visit: https://www.qrz.com/db/C37EME

Jacek, SP5APW, will be active as 3W9C from Hon Son/Hon Rai Island (IOTA AS-128), Vietnam, from September 4–12, 2026. He plans to operate on SSB and FT8 across the 20, 15, and 10-meter bands, with a special emphasis on 6 meters, giving DXers an excellent opportunity to work this sought-after IOTA entity during favorable band openings. QSL via Club Log OQRS.