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

Rafal, SQ4O, is a member of the 50th Polish Antarctic Expedition and will be stationed at Henryk Arctowski Station on King George Island, South Shetland Islands (AN-010) from May through October 2026. In his free time he will be active as HF0PAS on the HF bands (SSB and CW) and on 6 metres (FT8). QSL: Direct or bureau after the expedition ends. More information and updates: https://www.qrz.com/db/HF0PAS

Ron ZB2KX: My nickname is “Muttley” or “Fer”.I will be operating from Ascension Island from 25 to 29 May.I will be using an Icom IC-705 with a 66 ft (20 m) EFHW antenna.Power output is only 5 W! Modes: CW (primary mode), SSB, FT8, FT4, or FT2.For CW and SSB I will be operating split: • CW 5 kHz up • SSB 10 kHz up (example: TX on 14.005, RX on 14.010).The actual split may vary depending on band activity.Due to high traffic, only callsign and RST exchanges, please!Contacts wil

Ops: EI8KN & EI7BR Bands: 6M & 160M Modes: SSB & FT8 Qsl Info: V4/EI8KN: QSL via EI8KN (direct), LoTW or CluibLog OQRS V4/EI7BR: QSL via LoTW or QRZ Start Date - End Date: May. 13 - May. 21 Webpages: V4/EI8KN: https://www.qrz.com/db/V4/EI8KN V4/EI7BR: https://www.qrz.com/db/EI7BR Notes: Roger (EI8KN), a keen contester, has also received the callsign V49B, which he plans to use in any suitable contests during his stay.

Contest: Helvetia Contest Date: Apr 25, 1300Z to Apr 26, 1259Z Rules: https://uska.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-01-Rules-and-Regulations-for-Helvetia-Contest-issued-March-2026.pdf

Op: ZL1MGA Bands: 10M, 15M, 20M & 40M Modes: SSB & DIGI Qsl Info: Qsl via QRZ Start Date - End Date: May. 25 - Jun. 01

Op: JJ1DQR Bands: HF Qsl Info: Qsl via JJ1DQR Start Date - End Date: May. 28 - Jun. 01 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/8Q7QR Notes: Holiday-style operation, and he will be active in the CQ WPX CW Contest (part-time)

Contest: UK/EI DX Contest, CW Date: Apr 25, 1200Z to Apr 26, 1200Z Rules: https://www.ukeicc.com/dx-contest-rules.php

Contest: SP DX RTTY Contest Date: Apr 25, 1200Z to Apr 26, 1200Z Rules: https://pkrvg.org/strona,spdxrttyen.html

OT26EPIC — Special callsign of the Antwerp Port Contest Club (ON8APC) — will be active from 25 April to 25 May to promote this year’s Antwerp Port Epic cycling race.The actual race day falls within the activation period. QSL via ON8JJ Full details and information: https://www.qrz.com/db/OT26EPIC

A special event call sign EN40CNP will be active to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster (April 26, 1986). The activity is organized by UARO and will take place from April 18 to April 30, 20 26 , operating from various locations across Ukraine. 📡 Operation Details Bands: HF & VHF Modes: Multiple (SSB, CW, and digital expected) Goal: Worldwide participation and commemoration of this historic event 👥 Team Members Sergii UX2CT Eugen U

Ten special event stations — B0CRA through B9CRA — will be active from various locations across China on 3–5 May for the annual 5.5 China Amateur Radio Festival, organized by the Chinese Radio Amateurs Club (CRAC). QSL via LoTW. Complete award details and rules are available here: http://www.crac.org.cn/55