A team of 7 operators will activate Lord Howe Island from 1 – 14 June 2026. This will be a DX-Marathon activation, and we will be aiming to work as many DXCC entities and Zones as possible in the 2026 DX Marathon contest. Of course, this will be a great opportunity for DX-Marathon contestants to get LHI in the log for 2026 as well. We will be using the contest callsign VJ2L. This is also a great opportunity for operators to add Lord Howe Island to their DXCC count or fill tho

Op: JA0JHQ Bands: HF Qsl Info: Qsl via JA0JHQ or LoTW Start Date - End Date: May. 27 - May. 31 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/T88PB Notes: He will be QRV in the CQ WPX Contest, CW

Op: UR9IDX Bands: HF Modes: CW & SSB Qsl Info: Qsl via UR9IDX (Madeira Isl. address) Start Date - End Date: May. 18 - Jun. 01 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/3B9IDX

Contest: Canadian Prairies QSO Party Date: May 09, 1700Z to May 10, 0300Z Rules: https://cpqp.ve6hams.ca/

Op: F4FTV Bands: HF Modes: SSB & DIGI Qsl Info: Qsl via F4FTV or LoTW Start Date - End Date: May. 09 - May. 16 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/TK/F4FTV Notes: He will use a Kenwood TS-570 with a DX Commander antenna

Contest: CQ-M International DX Contest Date: May 09, 1200Z to May 10, 1159Z Rules: https://cqm.srr.ru/rules/

Ops: M1PTR & EI6KP Bands: 15M, 20M & 40M Mode: SSB Qsl Info: Qsl via EJ6KP (direct or bureau), LoTW or Clublog OQRS Start Date - End Date: May. 21 - May. 23 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/EJ6KP Notes: Arranmore Isl. (IOTA EU-121)

Op: G4WXJ Bands: 6M - HF Modes: CW, SSB FT4 & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via DK6SP LoTW or ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date: May. 23 - May. 30 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/ZC4RH

Contest: VOLTA WW RTTY Contest Date: May 09, 1200Z to May 10, 1200Z Rules: http://www.contestvolta.it/rules.pdf

Op: NK8O Bands: 6M - 40M Modes: CW, FT4 & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via LoTW or eQSL Start Date - End Date: Jun. 08 - Jul. 07 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/5H3DX

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.