GB64MOD, a special event amateur radio station celebrating the spirit, culture, and legacy of the Mod movement, will be active August 1–31, 2026. The station will be operated by Curtis (MW0USK) and Kevin (MW9KJC), giving amateurs around the world the opportunity to work this unique special event station throughout the month. For more information about the event, visit: 👉 https://gb64mod.co.uk

Op: DL4MM Bands: 6M - 160M Modes: CW, SSB & DIGI Qsl Info: Qsl via DL4MM & ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date: Aug. 06 - Aug. 10 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/P40AA Notes: He will be QRV during the WAE CW Contest.

SP9DLM - My journey to Uzbekistan begins on July 27 and concludes on August 15, 2026. I will be operating with a Yaesu FT-891 and an End-Fed antenna. Just seven days before departure, I finally received my amateur radio permit. I had almost given up hope, believing there wouldn't be enough time for the authorization to be approved, but the good news arrived at the last moment. My 13-year-old son, Greg, and I have been granted permission to operate using the callsigns UK/SP9DL

Two familiar callsigns will once again be on the air from one of the Baltic Sea's most remote and challenging operating locations—Märket Reef (OJ0). More rock than island and more sea than shelter, Märket is a place where every DXpedition begins long before the first CQ. Success depends on favorable weather, safe landing conditions, reliable power, sturdy antennas, and the ability to operate in a harsh environment shaped by relentless wind and waves. From August 15–22, 2026,

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!