Op: WB2OIL Bands: 10M - 40M Modes: CW, SSB & FT8 Start Date - End Date: Aug. 16 - Sep. 01 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/WB2OIL Notes: Broughton Isl. (IOTA NA-130)

Op: IW2LUY Bands: 6M - 60M Modes: SSB, FT4 & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via LoTW or ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date: Aug. 20 - Aug. 24 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/IW2LUY/IA5 Notes: Elba Isl. (IOTA EU-028)

On August 29–30, 2026, members of LABRE-SP will activate Ilha do Mar Virado, reference IOTA SA-028, also listed as DIB-SP 023 and WWFF 0385. The station will be active as PS2L on 10, 15, 20, and 40 meters, operating CW, SSB, and FT8. Callsign: PS2L Location: Ilha do Mar Virado, Brazil IOTA: SA-028 DIB: SP-023 WWFF: 0385 Dates: August 29–30, 2026 Modes: CW, SSB & FT8 Bands: 10, 15, 20 & 40 meters

Contest: North American QSO Party, SSB Date: Aug 15, 1800Z to Aug 16, 0559Z Rules: https://www.ncjweb.com/NAQP-Rules.pdf

Op: SQ9UM Bands: 10M - 40M Modes: CW, FT4, FT8, and possibly SSB Qsl Info: Qsl via SQ9UM or ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date: Aug. 21 - Aug. 27 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/3B8/SQ9UM

Contest: ARRL September VHF Contest Date: Aug. 12, 1800Z to Aug. 14, 0259Z Rules: https://www.arrl.org/september-vhf

Op: SQ9UM Bands: 10M - 40M Modes: CW, FT4, FT8, and possibly SSB Qsl Info: Qsl via SQ9UM or ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date: Aug. 18 - Aug. 20 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/3B9/SQ9UM

Feng, BA7LVG, and Taka, JK2XXK, will be active as A50QO from Thimphu, Bhutan, from August 15–20, 2026. This will be a dedicated satellite DXpedition, with planned activity via QO-100 and various LEO satellites. Depending on luggage and equipment limitations, the team may also attempt 70 cm EME. 📡 QSL via LoTW.

Mike N4XTT will once again be active from St. Lucia from August 15–21, 2026, this time operating as J68TT. He plans to activate numerous POTA parks across the island alongside J69Z, while also operating solo from his rental house on 10–40 meters, with possible activity on 80 meters. A special thanks goes to J69DS, his XYL Filita, and J69Z for their invaluable assistance in securing the operating license. QSL Information: • Direct via N4XTT • Club Log OQRS • LoTW uploads will

Op: DK2WH Bands: 6M - 160M Qsl Info: Qsl via DK2WH Start Date - End Date: Aug. 25 - Oct. 10 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/V51WH Notes: He will be QRV in the CQ WW RTTY Contest as V55Y

Contest: ARRL EME Contest Date: Aug. 08, 0000Z to Aug. 09, 2359Z Rules: https://www.arrl.org/eme-contest

Contest: WAE DX Contest, CW Date: Aug. 08, 0000Z to Aug. 09, 2359Z Rules: https://www.darc.de/der-club/referate/conteste/wae-dx-contest/en/