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

Historic Live ISS Satellite Demonstration Inspires Over 12,000 Students in India One of the largest live amateur satellite demonstrations ever conducted took place in Pransla, Gujarat, India, where more than 12,000 students witnessed real-time satellite communication via the International Space Station (ISS)—a possibly record-setting outreach event of its kind. Organized as part of the “Rastriya Katha Sibir” by Shri Vedik Mission Trust, this unprecedented science and space ou

Op:   NE8Z Bands:   6M - 40M Modes:   CW, SSB, FT4 & FT8 Qsl Info:   Qsl via NE8Z or ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date:   Feb. 07 - Feb. 14 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/VP8TDX Notes: Holiday style operation

Contest:   North American QSO Party, SSB Date:   Jan. 17, 1800Z to Jan. 18, 0559Z Rules: https://www.ncjweb.com/NAQP-Rules.pdf

Op:   DD0VR Bands:   HF Qsl Info:   Qsl via DD0VR Start Date - End Date:   Feb. 06 - Feb. 19 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/D4VR Notes: From February 6 to February 11 on Boa Vista (AF-005), and from February 11 to February 19 on São Tiago (AF-086), operating QRP.

Gabriel (LU1WGB) is currently active as LU1WGB/Z from the Joint Antarctic Base Orcadas on Laurie Island, part of the South Orkney Islands (AN-008). This historic Argentine scientific station holds the distinction of being the oldest permanent settlement in Antarctica. His operation runs through February 22, using FT8 mode on a QRP SDR transceiver with a simple dipole antenna. Great chance for DXers to log a rare Antarctic contact—keep an ear out!

Ops:  CE2PM & CE2GT Bands:   6M - 80M Modes:   CW,   SSB, & FT8 Qsl Info:   Qsl via direct OQRS Start Date - End Date:   Jan. 10 - Jan. 17 Webpage: https://3g9s.org/ Notes: IOTA SA-050, POTA CL-0322 & WWFF CEFF-0033

Tom, VK2TBC, is currently working at Casey Station, a permanent Antarctic research facility operated by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). Casey Station is located on the Bailey Peninsula in the Windmill Islands of East Antarctica, approximately 3,880 km south of Perth, Australia. He plans to be operational on SSB and FT8 between February and December, as time permits. His station includes a FlexRadio 8400, a DX Commander antenna, and several additional wire antennas. V

Jonathan Slawsby (W5GI) is once again operating from his second QTH on Anegada Island (IOTA NA-023) in the British Virgin Islands, using the callsign VP2V/W5GI .  He will remain active until January 20, 2026, focusing on the 40-10 meter bands in SSB and FT8 modes.  QSLs are available via Logbook of the World (LoTW).

Contest:   UBA PSK63 Prefix Contest Date:   Jan. 10, 1200Z to Jan. 11, 1200Z Rules: https://www.uba.be/en/hf/contest-rules/uba-psk63-prefix-contest