Op: VE2XB Bands: 6M - 160M Qsl Info: QSL via VE2XB (direct) Start Date - End Date: Feb. 21 - Feb. 28 Webpage: https://8p9xb-lovely-barbados.jimdosite.com/ Notes: Holiday style operation

S21WD Update (Mar 29) We just passed 50,000 QSOs — a big milestone for the team — and spirits are high as we press on. RTTY operation is coming up as soon as possible to give yet another mode to chase S21WD. Sun activity is still causing problems for daytime operation — recent solar flares haven’t helped — but we continue to enjoy very good North America openings during our sunrise and sunset runs across all high bands, and we’ve received lots of positive reports from station

The Belarusian government is threatening three ham radio operators with the death penalty, detained at least seven people , and has accused them of “intercepting state secrets,” according to Belarusian state media, independent media outside of Belarus, and the Belarusian human rights organization Viasna. The arrests are an extreme attack on what is most often a wholesome hobby that has a history of being vilified by authoritarian governments in part because the technology is

Contest: BARTG RTTY Sprint Date: Jan. 24, 1200Z to Jan. 25, 1159Z Rules: https://bartg.org.uk/bartg-sprint-contest/

Ops: IZ0EGA, IZ0EVI, IZ0EWJ & IZ6DSQ Bands: 6M - 160M Modes: SSB & FT8 Qsl Info: QSL via IZ0EGA (direct or buro) Start Date - End Date: Feb. 19 - Feb. 27 Webpage: https://www.mdxc.support/8r1wa/index.html

Contest: Winter Field Day Date: Jan 24, 1600Z to Jan 25, 2159Z Rules: https://winterfieldday.org/downloads/2026-rules-v3.pdf

The new 60-meter frequencies approved by the FCC in December will become available to amateurs as of February 13, 2026, along with new power restrictions on those frequencies. It’s a bit confusing, as different rules apply to different segments of the band. The changes result from the FCC’s action to approve a worldwide 60-meter amateur allocation made by the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2015 (WRC-15). See https://tinyurl.com/mt8p8jpa . As of February 13, FCC-lice

Op: W4IO Bands: 10M - 80M Modes: SSB & FT8 Qsl Info: QSL via W4IO (direct) Start Date - End Date: Jan. 24 - Jan. 31 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/VP2EIO Notes: Holiday style operation

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

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