Amateur Radio Daily

UmKA-1 (RS40S) Satellite to Transmit SSTV, Audio Clips

2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

The UmKA-1 (RS40S) satellite is scheduled to conduct special transmissions for International Moon Day between July 20th and July 26th. Those listening can expect a mix of special audio clips as well as SSTV images which will alternate day-to-day. The schedule is expected to follow:

7/20 SSTV and Audio
7/21 Text
7/22 Text
7/23 SSTV and Audio
7/24 Text
7/25 SSTV and Audio
7/26 Short-term technical broadcast

SSTV will transmit in Robot 36 mode.

Source: R4UAB

HAMgpt Launches as a Personal AI Copilot Built Specifically for Amateur Radio

2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

New platform combines an operator's license, station, location and live band conditions to answer a practical question: "What can I do with my radio today?"

July 2026 — HAMgpt, a new AI assistant created specifically for amateur radio operators, is now open to the public at hamgpt.co.

Unlike a general-purpose chatbot, HAMgpt is built around the real operating situation of each ham. It can take into account the operator's license class, country, grid square, radios, antennas and operating history, then combine that station profile with live propagation, space weather, DX activity and current on-air conditions.

Its main purpose is to answer one deceptively simple question:

What can I do with my radio today?

Amateur radio offers an enormous range of possibilities: local repeaters, HF DX, satellites, digital modes, POTA, emergency communications, antenna building, contesting and experimentation. For many newly licensed operators, however, the first experience is much less exciting. They pass the exam, buy an HT or an entry-level rig, turn it on, hear static or silence, and do not know what to try next.

HAMgpt was built to help with that exact moment.

"Many new hams do not leave the hobby because they lack information," said Rodrigo Vazquez, AK6FP / LU6ERV, creator of HAMgpt. "They leave because nobody tells them what to actually do with the radio in their hand. HAMgpt is not trying to out-explain a general chatbot. It is trying to be the reason someone gets on the air instead of putting the radio back in the box."

A Personal Digital Elmer

In amateur radio, an experienced operator who helps others learn the hobby is traditionally known as an Elmer. HAMgpt is designed to work like a personal digital Elmer that already knows the operator's station.

Users can save their license class, location, exact radio models and antennas. HAMgpt reuses that information across conversations, so the operator does not need to explain the same setup every time. That context changes the quality of the answer.

A general explanation of repeaters may be technically correct, but a new ham with an HT usually needs something much more practical: which nearby repeater is likely to be reachable, what offset and tone to use, how to program that specific radio, and what to say when making the first call.

An HF operator may not need another generic explanation of propagation. The useful answer is which bands are active right now, which ones are covered by the station's antenna, what paths are currently open, and where it may be worth calling CQ.

HAMgpt is designed to connect those pieces.

Personalized to the Operator and the Station

HAMgpt uses a persistent station profile that can include:

License class and country.
Maidenhead grid locator.
Multiple radios, including exact makes and models.
Multiple antennas and the bands they cover.
Operating history and imported logbook data.

Every answer can be adjusted to the user's actual station and legal privileges.

For example, HAMgpt can help:

Identify repeaters that may realistically be worked with a particular HT or mobile rig.
Suggest HF bands based on live conditions and the antennas installed at the station.
Recommend satellite passes that fit the operator's equipment.
Find nearby POTA parks to activate.
Explain how to configure a specific rig for FT8, Winlink, APRS or satellite work.
Provide antenna dimensions and construction guidance for the operator's target band and available space.

This is what separates HAMgpt from a generic ham-radio Q&A system. The goal is not merely to answer, "What is a repeater?" or "What is an inverted-V?" The goal is to answer, "What should I try with my station right now?"

Powered by Live Data from DXLook

HAMgpt is the sister project of DXLook, the live amateur radio propagation and activity platform also developed by Vazquez. The two projects divide the problem clearly:

DXLook shows what is happening on the air right now.
HAMgpt helps an individual operator decide what to do about it.

HAMgpt uses DXLook's live data services for band conditions, propagation, space weather and on-air activity. This allows it to go beyond textbook answers about how a band normally behaves.

Instead of saying that 10 meters can be good for DX when conditions improve, HAMgpt can use current data to explain whether 10 meters is active now, what paths appear open, and whether the operator's own antenna and rig are suitable for taking advantage of it.

DXLook acts as the live sensor layer. HAMgpt acts as the personal decision and guidance layer on top of it.

Designed for Trust in a Regulated Hobby

Accuracy matters in any technical field, but amateur radio has an additional complication: it is a regulated service.

Wrong information about frequency privileges, transmit power, band plans, repeater settings or operating rules can cause more than confusion. It can put an operator outside the privileges of the license.

HAMgpt is therefore built around a "deterministic-first" approach.

Critical information such as license privileges, official exam questions, live band data and verified technical values is obtained from structured tools, official sources and rule-based systems whenever possible. The AI reasoning layer is used where interpretation is actually useful, such as troubleshooting a station, explaining an analyzer reading, planning an antenna build or combining several pieces of information into an operating recommendation.

The product also applies multiple accuracy checks intended to prevent invented frequencies, incorrect tone or offset values, and advice outside the operator's license privileges.

License class is treated as a hard constraint throughout the product, not as an optional profile detail.

What HAMgpt Can Do Today

HAMgpt is already live with a broad set of features intended for both new and experienced operators.

Live operating guidance

HAMgpt provides a live view of band conditions, space weather and recent DX activity. Recommendations can be filtered through the operator's own radios and antennas, helping identify which bands are not only open, but actually usable from that station.

It can also provide:

Repeater suggestions based on location and equipment.
Satellite pass predictions with direction, elevation and timing.
Nearby POTA parks for activation.
Local net and APRS activity.
Band-opening and solar-flare notifications.

Antenna design and building help

HAMgpt includes a complete antenna-building layer rather than acting only as a calculator.

Operators can request build sheets for:

Dipoles.
Inverted-V antennas.
Verticals.
Yagis and beam antennas.
Moxon antennas.
Magnetic loops.

The system can provide element lengths, spacing, boom dimensions, feed and matching options, expected performance, material suggestions and safety information. For magnetic loops, it can also calculate tuning capacitance, expected bandwidth, efficiency and capacitor voltage requirements.

To-scale diagrams can be generated directly in the chat.

HAMgpt can also help with practical construction tasks such as winding a choke balun, building a 49:1 transformer, choosing wire or tubing, weatherproofing feed points, and trimming an antenna to resonance.

NanoVNA and image analysis

Operators can upload a NanoVNA .s1p file and receive an SWR-versus-frequency plot showing the resonant point, usable bandwidth and the 2:1 SWR line, together with a plain-language explanation of what the sweep means.

HAMgpt can also analyze photos of:

Radio displays.
SWR meters.
Antenna analyzers.
Smith charts.
Antenna installations.
Station wiring.

For exact measurements, a NanoVNA data file remains the preferred source, but photo analysis can be useful for identifying what an instrument or rig display is showing.

Radio-specific help

HAMgpt recognizes a growing range of popular rigs from manufacturers such as Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Elecraft, FlexRadio, Xiegu, Apache Labs and others.

Operators can ask model-specific questions about setup, features and common operating problems, including:

Menu and operating setup.
Digital-mode configuration.
CAT, PTT and audio troubleshooting.
Tuner and antenna compatibility.
Satellite and full-duplex capability.
Common problems and error conditions.
Help selecting a rig for a particular operating goal.

Winlink Express setup

HAMgpt includes dedicated step-by-step help for Winlink Express, one of the most useful but sometimes difficult pieces of amateur radio software to configure.

It can guide an operator through:

Account creation and registration.
VARA HF and VARA FM setup.
Digirig, SignaLink and CAT cable connections.
COM ports, PTT and audio levels.
Sending the first message.
Troubleshooting failed connections.

Learning and exam preparation

HAMgpt includes the official NCVEC practice question pools for all three U.S. amateur radio license classes:

Technician.
General.
Amateur Extra.

The quiz system automatically selects the appropriate pool based on the operator's current license, while still allowing the user to choose any exam level.

Logbook and station history

Operators can import an ADIF logbook and receive a summary of their own on-air activity.

HAMgpt also keeps searchable conversation history, making it easier to return to previous antenna designs, setup instructions, troubleshooting sessions or operating plans.

International and Multilingual Support

HAMgpt is not designed as a U.S.-only system.

It currently provides full license-class-aware support for operators in:

The United States.
Canada.
The United Kingdom.
Australia.
Japan.
Argentina.

Guidance follows the relevant license classes, band plans and power limits for each supported country.

HAMgpt can also help with reciprocal and temporary operating questions, including CEPT, IARP, visitor permits and call sign requirements while traveling.

The assistant supports English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, German and additional languages, allowing operators to ask technical questions in the language they are most comfortable using.

Built by a Working Ham

HAMgpt and DXLook are independently built and operated by Rodrigo Vazquez, AK6FP / LU6ERV, an active amateur radio operator.

The project grew from a simple observation: amateur radio does not suffer from a shortage of information.

The hobby already has excellent manuals, databases, clubs, forums, videos, band-plan documents and specialist tools. The harder problem is turning all of that into a useful next step for one specific operator, using one specific radio and antenna, under current band conditions.

"The rig someone owns, the antenna they installed, their license privileges, their grid and what the bands are doing right now all matter," Vazquez said. "Without that context, an answer can be technically correct and still not help the operator get on the air."

Availability

HAMgpt is available now at hamgpt.co.

A free, ad-free tier is available with daily usage limits. HAMgpt Plus offers higher limits, additional live-data lookups and deeper personalization based on the operator's station and logbook.

There are no ads on either plan.

About HAMgpt

HAMgpt is a personal AI copilot for amateur radio operators. Instead of providing only generic explanations, it combines an operator's license class, location, radios, antennas and logbook with live band conditions and on-air activity to provide practical, station-specific guidance.

HAMgpt is the sister project of DXLook, a live amateur radio propagation and activity platform. Both products are built and operated by Rodrigo Vazquez, AK6FP / LU6ERV.

Website: https://hamgpt.co
DXLook: https://dxlook.com
Press contact: qso@dxlook.com

Source: HAMgpt

New: aprs.world — A Free, Modern Live APRS Map in 11 Languages

2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

The following is a message from TA4OHN:

aprs.world is a free, modern web map of the worldwide APRS network — a fresh alternative to the classic trackers. Live APRS-IS firehose, station pages for every callsign, weather and telemetry graphs, and two-way APRS messaging straight from the browser. The interface is available in 11 languages, no login required for the map.

There's also an Android companion app that goes beyond viewing: paired with a Bluetooth KISS TNC, it transmits real APRS packets over RF from your phone.

hamradio.my covered the project in May.

Source: APRS World

Join Hams Over Video Conference 24/7

2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

A group of amateur radio operators have joined together to build a global community off the air. In the spirit of maintaining emergency communications and establishing new friendships, hams have started a streaming video conference that is open 24/7. Any licensed operator is invited to join the conference and connect with fellow hams.

While amateur radio is well known for providing reliable emergency communications during disasters and other times of need, it's also about supporting and building friendships around the world. Amateur radio operators serve as goodwill ambassadors for their countries, and many have maintained on-the-air friendships that have lasted for decades.

The group is using Jitsi to connect. Interested hams should contact Murray (K3BEQ) at k3beq1234@gmail.com or Roger (KE8LCM) at r.radcliffwv@gmail.com for information on how to join.

Editor's note: This group is separate from the off-air Eyeball QSO Party that was reported on earlier this week.

Source: K3BEQ

Rugby Annual Radio Rally 2026

2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

The following is a message from the Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society:

Sunday 16th August 2026

RUGBY Annual Radio Rally

Princethorpe College
Princethorpe, Rugby, CV23 9PY

NGR: 140/SP395710
Locator: IO92GI
Lat/Long: 52.336N 01.421W

Directions

From A45 southwest of Rugby take the B4453.
From Coventry take the A423.
Approach the Rally from the B4453 South of the College.

Open

10AM–4PM NB. Open for traders from 8:00AM

Entrance

4 per person
15ft Pitches (One Vehicle-Two People):
£15 pre-booked before 3rd August
£20 on the day

Booking
To book a pitch contact:
Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society
9 Ashlawn Road
Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5ET
Tel: 07956 855816

Email
rally@rugbyats.co.uk

Website
www.rugbyats.co.uk

Source: Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society

Eyeball-to-Eyeball Off the Air QSO Party

2026-07-05T00:00:00Z

The following is a message from the Eyeball QSO Party:

One of the best things to emerge out of the pandemic was proof that the ham radio community had resiliency as a social network. The pandemic has ended, but one social network born during those years of isolation has remained strong. It's called the Eyeball QSO Party, as Kevin Trotman N5PRE tells us in this week's final story.

It's not a net. It's not a ragchew. It's not even on the air. The Eyeball QSO Party is a welcoming room on Zoom where hams from different countries simply show up. Once a week, they share their opinions, their experiences and even images on their computer screens. It could be a view of their treasured vintage rigs, their radio-controlled planes, astronomy gear or websites about the events in the news.

The QSO Party's host, Hugh Owen, KA3TTW, said he created the room during the pandemic to help ease isolation brought on by cancellation of club meetings, hamfests and even social morning coffees. The concept is simple, he said: People show up. Some are as local as the Washington, D.C. area where Hugh lives. Sometimes they're dropping by from Canada, Luxembourg, Great Britain or even Argentina.

Although getting on the air is why so many hams got their licenses to begin with, this off-air QSO Party still fills a need. Hugh told Newsline “This does have the big advantage of people being face-to-face and people can share things on their screens.” So every Monday, it happens starting at 1700 UTC between March 9th and November 2nd; and at 1600 UTC the rest of the year.

Best of all, propagation is never an issue. Everyone gets a Five-Nine.

To join the party, send an email to eyeballqsoparty@gmail.com. There is also a groups.io reflector where you can visit and subscribe: https://groups.io/g/EyeballQSOParty

Source: Eyeball QSO Party

Greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee HamQuest 2026

2026-07-04T00:00:00Z

The following is a message from HamQuest:

The Greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee HamQuest will be celebrating our 11th anniversary.

We’re currently taking table reservations for our event held at the Wilson County / Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Lebanon, TN.

HamQuest is held in the air conditioned “Made in Tennessee” expo building.

Admission is $10.00 for general admission. You’ll see some new and returning features at our event. We’re hosting a plug-n-play area for light equipment testing.

Plan on attending our mini seminars on some new and existing technology. Prizes? Certainly, with drawings every hour. Watch our website for future updates on prizes. Don’t forget to visit our tailgate area for those special treasures. Returning this year is Smith's Catering, one of Lebanon’s finest caterers. Enjoy breakfast and lunch with us here at HamQuest!!

Special vendors this year include:

Chatt Radio – Jim Gifford out of Chattanooga TN – Commercial Vendor featuring ICOM and many more brands
TN07 Our Stealth Antenna Specialist locally engineered Antennas and Mounts
M & L Radio Technology – Featuring a wide variety of amateur radio equipment.
William Perry Inc. – Over 10 tables of new and pre-owned equipment. Specializes in components and accessories from all facets of radio.
Nicole’s Creative Corner – New to HamQuest this year!! Nicole specializes in personal inscribed gifts for all ham shacks. Nicole will create your very own and personalized mug, mouse pads and coasters. And much more!!

Visit our website at https://midtnhamquest.com/ for additional information.

Gates Open at 8:00 am for general admission (vendors follow alternate schedule for setup)

Source: HamQuest

Bonus Station WC5WC to Replace W2C for Football Special Event

2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Chasers pursuing certificates for the 16-city 2026 North American Football Championship Special Event have until Friday the 3rd of July to work the NY/NJ station, W2C.

After that date, W2C will no longer be part of the multi-city event and contacts beginning on the 4th of July will not receive credit toward any awards. Another individual or group not associated with wc2026ses.org has reserved W2C for an independent World Cup SES from July 4-19. Contacts with W2C during that time are not expected to receive credit toward our Certificate program. Questions regarding W2C operations after July 3rd at 2359z should be directed to the new callsign holder WA2VUY.

For all W2C contacts ONLY between June 11th and July 2nd, PLEASE QSL VIA KU9C.

Meanwhile, hunters who have not yet worked our special event station W2C are encouraged to listen for bonus station WC5WC whose operators throughout the US will be calling CQ. Confirmed contacts with WC5WC will count toward achievement certificates for the special event, which concludes on the 19th of July.

WC5WC and all remaining host-city stations will be active and on the air until the end of the tournament on the 19th of July.

Source: 2026 World Soccer Tournament

America's 250th Birthday Bash Special Event Station

2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

The following is a message from John (W2JLD):

HERE WE ARE FELLOW HAMS FAST APPROACHING AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY BASH!!

Join me on JULY 4TH on the hf bands and help me help you celebrate America's Birthday.

I have secured the special event callsign W2A

While the hots dogs and burgers are on the grill and the fireworks can be heard over head, get in the mood and celebrate with me.

I was around for the Bicentennial celebration, I so remember the "FREEDOM TRAIN" that traveled around America and fans were able to see relics of a by gone era.

People are coming together in droves to celebrate the 250th Birthday.

I will be on the HF bands...check this qrz page W2A frequently to see more updates as we draw closer to JULY 4TH

I will be transmitting at my local Pota park.....be sure to checkin with me throughout the day and make sure you pick up a once in a lifetime qsl card to celebrate this nations birthday.

QSL card can be had be sending a S.A.S.E (self addressed stamped envelope) to me.

W2A/JOHN DERYCKE
AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY BASH
85 AMHERST STREET
ROCHESTER,NY. 14607

OR SEND A 5.00$ DONATION TO COVER POSTAGE AND HANDLING TO MY VENMO OR PAYPAL ACCOUNT AT DMOTORSPORTS@GMAIL.COM

Source: W2JLD

SafecomLink Explores Cross-Band Multi-Station Data Exchanges Over HF

2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

The following is a message from SafecomLink:

For decades, HF radio ARQ digital modes such as PACTOR has been governed by two "laws" everyone simply accepted:

❌ ARQ is point-to-point.
❌ Both stations must be on the same band with a viable propagation path.

BUT what if neither of those limitations were actually true anymore?

Imagine:

🔹 A station on 40m having a live ARQ conversation with a station on 20m.
🔹 Operators on completely different bands exchanging data in real time.
🔹 Three, four, or even more stations participating in an error-free ARQ live chat.
🔹 An HF network where propagation barriers become routing opportunities instead of dead ends.

This isn't a future concept.
It's already happening!

The SafecomLink Cluster for PACTOR introduces something that has never existed before in HF ARQ data communications: a shared ""connected brain"" that bridges multiple independent nodes into a single intelligent system.

The result is a capability that fundamentally changes how we think about HF data networks.

🔴 Is it a repeater?
🔴 A router?
🔴 A bridge?
🔴 Or something entirely new?

We recently documented the concept, architecture, and real-world use cases in a short case study.

If you're involved in HF digital communications, emergency communications, Pactor, Winlink, or simply enjoy seeing old limitations challenged, this may be worth 5 minutes of your time.

Read the full article below and tell me:

What would YOU build if HF Radio ARQ digital mode was no longer limited to a single band and a single peer? 🚀

Link to the case-study: https://www.safecomlink.com/post/safecomlink-case-study-cluster

Source: SafecomLink

Special Event Station will Activate Barra Lighthouse

2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

The following is a message from the International Amateur Radio Association (AIRA):

On July 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, AIRA will be activating the Barra Lighthouse in Ílhavo, Aveiro- Portugal. We warmly invite radio amateurs to join us in this special activation. The designated callsign will be CS5AIRA.

The activity will operate across the 20 and 40-meter bands, as well as VHF and UHF frequencies. Communications will include links via Echolink-LUSOFONA, LART Network, the QO-100 satellite, and DMR via Talkgroup 268 (10:00 - 12:00) and Talkgroup 91 (14:00 - 18:00) on the BrandMeister platform.

See the event website for more information.

Source: International Amateur Radio Association

On-Air Event Celebrates Railroad's 50th Anniversary

2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

The following is a message from W3ND, the Central Pennsylvania Repeater Association:

Special Event Station – August 15th, 2026

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad

136 Brown Street
Middletown, Pennsylvania

The W3ND radio club has stepped back in time aboard a 1920s vintage rail coach. This railroad operates daily and for passenger and freight needs.

Look at their special events on their website. https://www.mhrailroad.com

With radio in hand, join us on the airways from 12 noon to 4 pm. –4UTC at 14.260 & 7.190 MHz SSB, 14.025 & 7.050 CW, and IRLP station 7060.

QSL cards may be requested on the form on the W3ND website, and one will be mailed to you.

Public viewing is available from the Race Street entrance. Rides are available with the purchase of a ticket. KB3YRC

Source: Central Pennsylvania Repeater Association

13 Colonies Special Event 2026

2026-06-17T00:00:00Z

The following is a message from the 13 Colonies Special Event:

In just a few weeks, one of the most popular summer operating events kicks off – The 13 Colonies Special Event. Now in its 18th year the event has grown from Special Event Stations making approximately 12,000 contacts to last year making 292,496 contacts around the world. The Event runs from July 1 9:00 AM - July 7 Midnight Eastern (July 1 – 1300 UTC – July 8 – 0400 UTC).

This year the 13 Colonies Special Event organizers are recognizing America’s sesquicentennial by featuring many locations where the Declaration of Independence was first read in their city or colony.

The Special Event consists of one station operating in each of the 13 Colonies (K2A – K2M) and three bonus stations (WM3PEN – Philadelphia, GB13COL – England, TM13COL – France). Each representing their city, state, or country’s role in America’s Colonial period. All stations will be offering a special QSL card. A few stations are offering special events within the Special Event. North Carolina’s K2J team says to stay tuned to their Facebook and QRZ page. Philadelphia’s WM3PEN is participating in both the 13 Colonies Special Event as well as the World Soccer Tournament Special Event, Stations who work WM3PEN July 1 -7 will get credit for both events and with a QSL request will get a special qsl card for each event.

Ham Radio operators and SWLs can participate in the event. Complete information about the call for each colony station and the bonus stations can be found on the event website 13colonies.us and they can follow us on Facebook – 13 Colonies Special Event Community. Stations need only make one contact with one of the participating stations or they can go for a Clean Sweep and work all 13 Colony stations and the 3 bonus stations. This year certificates can be downloaded, or ordered online or by mail. Operators can keep an eye out for the special event stations by watching many of the dx spotting networks such as DXSummit.fi.

Source: 13 Colonies Special Event

N5SAC Ham Club to Keep Ham.Live Net Management Tool Running

2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

With the recent announcement that Ham.Live would be going off-line on June 30th, the N5SAC Ham Club stepped up to keep the service alive. The club is currently running a beta instance of Ham.Live on a new server and is seeking the help of hams to beta test the new service.

Ham.Live provides net logging and real-time chat options for anyone conducting or participating in a net. N5SAC felt the service was exceptional and as a result created a campaign to keep it going.

If you'd like to beta test the new Ham.Live instance, head over to the N5SAC website to learn more.

Ham.Live is also available as an open source project for anyone interested in self-hosting their own instance.

Source: N5SAC

Tour de France Special Event Challenge 2026

2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

A special event organized by Réseau des Émetteurs Français will celebrate the Tour de France. Each stage of the tour will feature its own callsign. Both men's and women's tours will be represented July 4th through August 9th.

For over a century, the Tour de France cycling race has embodied excellence, self-improvement, and the connection between regions. Through this initiative, we aimed to spread the radio amateur spirit throughout France, mobilizing operators, radio clubs, and local associations. The promotion of know-how, team spirit, and friendly competition reminds us of our commitment to service, knowledge transmission, and innovation.

See the TM00TFR QRZ page for more information about operating modes and awards.

Source: TM00TFR

SAQ Grimeton On the Air for Alexander Day

2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

On July 5th, Grimeton Radio Station in Sweden will celebrate Alexander Day.

The unique Alexanderson alternator from 1924, with the call sign SAQ, is scheduled for two transmissions over the antenna on VLF 17.2 kHz CW.

Callsign SAQ will be on the air on VLF 17.2 kHz CW on July 5, 2026.

First Transmission

10:25 CEST (08:25 UTC) introduction
10:30 CEST (08:30 UTC) Start-up of the Alternator
10:45 CEST (08:45 UTC) SAQ in the air VVV VVV VVV de SAQ SAQ SAQ
11:00 CEST (09:00 UTC) Transmission of a message

Second transmission

14:25 CEST (12:25 UTC) Introduction
14:30 CEST (12:30 UTC) Start-up of the Alternator
14:45 CEST (12:45 UTC) SAQ in the air VVV VVV VVV de SAQ SAQ SAQ
15:00 CEST (13:00 UTC) Transmission of a message

Test transmissions are planned on July 2nd or 3rd between 13:00 – 16:00 CEST. Tickets are available for those wishing to attend in person. Transmissions will not be streamed on YouTube this year.

The amateur radio station SK6SAQ will be on the air as well:

3 517.2 kHz CW
7.017.2 kHz CW
14.017.2 KHz CW
3.755 kHz SSB
7.140 kHz SSB

Source: The Alexander association

24 Hours of Le Mans Special Event TM24H

2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Join Radio Club de la Sarthe in celebrating the greatest race in motorsport, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Special event station TM24H will be on the air through June 14th to highlight the oldest active endurance race in which teams compete to span the greatest distance over 24 hours.

Look for TM24H on the following modes:

SSB
CW
RTTY
PSK
FT8
VHF & QO-100

Source: Radio Club de la Sarthe

HAM RADIO Exhibition is June 26-28

2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

The following is a message from HAM RADIO:

This year, HAM RADIO is turning its gaze skyward from June 26 - 28: Under the slogan “Discover the Sky: Amateur Radio meets Astronomy”, the supporting program is offering presentations on current projects and featuring renowned speakers such as Rabea Rogge, the first German woman in space. The trade fair ASTRO, taking place on Saturday June 27, also promises the participation of well-known manufacturers and retailers from the market segment.

Amateur radio, spacenautics, and astronomy are closely related. We cordially invite you to learn more about it and maybe even start planning your visit in our online-ticketshop.

VY 73, Your HAM RADIO team

Editor's note:

HAM RADIO is Europe's largest amateur radio exhibition and takes place at Messe Friedrichshafen in Germany. Learn more about the event.

Source: HAM RADIO

'Football on the Air' Comes to North America

2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

As the FIFA World Cup Tournament begins its matches in North American cities starting Thursday, June 11th, hams in the stadiums’ 16 host cities -- in Canada, the United States and Mexico – will be calling CQ for Football/Futbol on the Air.

They will be using 1x1 callsigns and operating CW, SSB and the digital modes on the HF bands. Teams in each host city will be active on the days the matches are played there. Listen for callsigns, such as W1C, W2C, K0C, K4C, among others – for US call areas – and VC3F and VB7F for Canada. The three stations in Mexico are 4A1MTY, 4A1GDL and 4A1CMX.

The tournament kicks off with the first match in Mexico City on June 11. The final match will take place in the New York/New Jersey host stadium on July 19th. Find additional details on the website http://www.wc2026ses.org or email info@wc2026ses.org

The amateur radio event is not affiliated with the World Cup but has been organised in support of the tournament, which has 48 teams, the largest number of teams in the tournament’s history.

Source: 2026 World Soccer Tournament

Colorado 14er Event 2026

2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Colorado Summits On the Air will be active August 1st and 2nd for the Colorado 14er Event. Two bonus days will take place July 30 and 31.

During the Colorado 14er & Mountaintop Event, amateur radio operators from around Colorado will be activating Summits On The Air (SOTA) peaks and communicating with other radio amateurs across the state and around the world.

A 14er Groups.io list is also available.

Source: 14er