Op: IW5ELA Bands: HF Modes: Mainly in CW Qsl Info: Please check the online log. If your contact is listed, your QSL will be sent automatically via the bureau, so no request is necessary. If you would like a direct QSL card, please write to: iw5ela@gmail.com Start Date - End Date: Jan. 20 - Jan. 27 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/8Q7EL Notes: Holiday style operation

Contest: Stew Perry Topband Challenge Date: Dec. 27, 1500Z to Dec. 28, 1500Z Rules: https://www.kkn.net/stew/stew_rules.html

The special callsign DB100FT will be active throughout 2026 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Berlin Radio Tower (Funkturm), one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The 150-meter-tall steel lattice tower holds a significant place in the history of radio broadcasting in Germany, as it began transmitting in 1926. The special callsign will be active from January 1 to December 31, 2026. QSL via the bureau or direct to DO2PZ.

A familiar voice crackled on the radio and then became clear. “Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas to Pennsylvania,” Santa said, his words instantly evoking smiles from volunteers at the ham radio station — and two excited siblings — at the University of Scranton. The station’s floor-to-ceiling windows revealed the steady snow covering the ground outside and the twinkle of Christmas lights on nearby buildings. Santa’s boisterous chuckles could be heard from the hallway — and on 3.916

LZ1AAW: During the 34th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition, a radio amateur activation of the world-renowned Bulgarian Antarctic callsign LZ0A will take place in the period 27.12.2025-16.02.2025(+- 2 days). The station will be operated by Ivaylo Nachev, LZ1AAW, a member of the expedition team. The Bulgarian Antarctic Base “St. Kliment Ohridski” is located on Livingston Island, South Shetland Islands, at coordinates 62°38′29″ South and 60°21′53″ West. The activation is registered

Contest: Croatian DX Contest Date: Dec 20, 1400Z to Dec 21, 1400Z Rules: https://www.hamradio.hr/9a-dx-contest/

CR7BNW will be operating from the Central African Republic from December 2025 through June 2026. Operations are expected to begin during Christmas week, between December 20 and 25. Activity will be on the 10M, 15M, 20M, and 40M bands, using SSB and FT8 modes. He will be using a dipole antenna. QSLs may be sent via Portugal, and there will also be a limited special hand-painted QSL edition available at the end of the operation. More information: https://www.qrz.com/db/TL8BNW

Op: WA7RAR Bands: 10M - 20M Modes: SSB & CW Qsl Info: Qsl via WA7RAR (direct) Start Date - End Date: Jan. 18 - Jan. 30 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/8P9CB Notes: All of his operations will be portable at various locations throughout the island, especially POTA sites.

Contest: OK DX RTTY Contest Date: Dec 20, 0000Z - 2400Z Rules: http://okrtty.crk.cz/index.php?page=english

Op: DL7BO Bands: 6M - 160M Modes: CW, SSB & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via DJ6TF, eQSL, LoTW or ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date: Dec. 22 - Jan. 18 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/XU7GNY

Operators from the Association Royale des Radioamateurs du Maroc will be on the air as CN35CAN to celebrate the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial international football (soccer) championship for African national teams. The event will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. QSL direct; full details are available on QRZ.com .

Op: DS1TUW Bands: 10M - 80M Modes: CW & FT8 Qsl Info: QSL via DS1TUW (direct) Start Date - End Date: Jan. 18 - Jan. 24 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/8Q7JI Notes: Holiday style operation

IZ2DPX will be active from both PJ7 (Sint Maarten) and FS (Saint Martin) between January 13–21, 2026. While in Saint Martin, he will operate mobile using a 20-meter vertical antenna on the 10–20m bands. From Sint Maarten, he will also be QRV on 6–40m, operating SSB, FT8, and FT4. QSL via Club Log OQRS, bureau, or LoTW.

The Harrison County Amateur Radio Club was fortunate to have a strong signal from the North Pole on Saturday. The ham radio operators had arranged with Santa Claus to make radio contact with them in the lobby of the Rohs Opera House so that children could talk to the jolly old elf on the mic. Each participant was given a commemorative card for making a long range North Pole contact via ham radio. This was not just any old card; this was a QSL card. QSL cards are postcards exc

AU7RS Update (Feb 13) Dear DXers, Please find our updated band plan below. Due to current propagation conditions at our location, we are adjusting our operating modes to maximize contact opportunities for as many stations as possible. We will primarily start with digital modes and transition to SSB and CW as conditions improve. When we are operating SSB and indicate we are "listening 5-10 up," please use your complete call sign and spread across the spectrum to improve effici

Op: CE2EH Bands: 6M, 10M, 20M & 40M Modes: SSB, CW, FT4 & FT8 Qsl Info: QSL via qrz.com Start Date - End Date: Dec. 08 - Jan. 08 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/CE2EH

Op: YI1DZ Bands: 6M - 40M (Probably 60M and 80M) Modes: SSB & FT8 Qsl Info: QSL via OM3JW, LoTW, ClubLog, eQSL or QRZ Start Date: 14 December Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/Z81D

Contest: ARRL 10-Meter Contest Date: Dec 13, 0000Z to Dec 14, 2359Z Rules: https://www.arrl.org/10-meter