First Activation of Diaz Point Lighthouse The Diaz Point Lighthouse will be activated during the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend (ILLW) 2026 by members of the RadioActiveGroup Namibia. RadioActiveGroup is a community of passionate Namibian amateur radio operators dedicated to promoting amateur radio and radio sport. The group is not a separate organization from the Namibian Amateur Radio League (NARL). Instead, its mission is to encourage active on-air particip

Contest: RSGB IOTA Contest Date: Jul. 25, 1200Z to Jul. 26, 1200Z Rules: https://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2026/riota.shtml

OE2YOTA will be the official callsign used July 25–31, 2026, during the YOTA (Youngsters On The Air) Summer Camp 2026, hosted by the Österreichischer Versuchssenderverband (OVSV) in Wagrain, Austria. The event will bring together young amateur radio operators from IARU Region 1 member societies, along with guest teams from Regions 2 and 3. Participants will have the opportunity to experience different cultures, build lasting international friendships, promote goodwill, and de

Ops: DL1TAM, DL5AXI, DL5ARI, DO6KD, DL1STL & DG0OCG Bands: 10M-160M Modes: SSB, CW & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via DL0ERF Start Date - End Date: Aug. 03 - Aug. 12 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/OH0ERF

Tipalayo DX Club will be active from Gusung Toraja Island (IOTA OC-236) on July 23–25, 2026, for an IOTA DXpedition. The operation will continue during the RSGB IOTA Contest, taking place July 25–26, 2026. Gusung Toraja Island is part of the Celebes Coastal Islands IOTA group. The team will be QRV using the special event callsign 7C8C. We look forward to working stations around the world. Good luck in the contest, and see you on the bands!

Contest: CQ Worldwide VHF Digital Contest Date: Jul. 18, 1400Z to Jul. 19, 1400Z Rules: https://www.cqww-vhf.com/rules/

Op: F5HPE Bands: 10M, 15M, 20M, 40M & 80M Modes: SSB & FT8 QSL Info: QSL via F5HPE Start Date - End Date: Jul. 16 - Jul. 22 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/TU5MM

Op: LA5IIA Bands: HF Modes: CW & DIGI QSL Info: QSL via M0OXO Start Date - End Date: Jul. 24 - Jul. 28 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/LA5IIA Notes: Holiday-style operation

Contest: North American QSO Party, RTTY Date: Jul. 18, 1800Z to Jul. 19, 0559Z Rules: https://www.ncjweb.com/NAQP-Rules.pdf

Op: LA5IIA Bands: HF Modes: CW & DIGI QSL Info: QSL via M0OXO Start Date - End Date: Jul. 20 - Jul. 24 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/LA5IIA Notes: Holiday-style operation

Op: K9GY Bands: 6M - 80M Mode: CW Qsl Info: Qsl via K9GY Start Date - End Date: Aug. 05 - Aug. 10 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/C6AYM Notes: He will be QRV in the WAE DX Contest, CW

Contest: LABRE DX Contest Date: Jul. 18, 0000Z to Jul. 19, 2359Z Rules: https://www.labre.org.br/contest/en/regulamento/