Contest:   Yuri Gagarin International DX Contest Date:   Apr 11, 1200Z to Apr 12, 1159Z Rules: https://gccontest.ru/en/rules-gc-2026/

Op:   N7XOB Bands:   20M & 40M Mode:   SSB Qsl Info:   Qsl via LoTW Start Date - End Date:   May. 20 - Jun. 19

Contest: IG-RY World Wide RTTY Contest Date: Apr 11,   1200Z to Apr 12, 1800Z Rules: https://www.ig-ry.de/ig-ry-ww-contest

Omani developer launches new satellite tracking app for ham radio operators In a first for the Arab amateur radio community, an Omani enthusiast has developed a new mobile application designed to simplify satellite tracking and communication for ham radio operators around the world. Yousuf Al Balushi, a member of the Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society, has launched ‘Ham Satting’, an all-in-one platform that combines satellite tracking, pass prediction, and contact logging tool

Op:   EI8CN Bands:   HF Modes:   CW, SSB, FT4 & FT8 Qsl Info:   Qsl via EI8CN (direct), LoTW or ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date:   May. 13 - May. 21 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/V49B Notes: Holiday style operation

Contest:   OK/OM DX Contest, SSB Date:   Apr 11, 1200Z to Apr 12, 1159Z Rules: http://okomdx.crk.cz/index.php?page=SSB-rules-english

Ops:   SV1JG, SV1ENG & SV1FWV Bands:   10M - 80M Modes:   CW, SSB & FT8 Qsl Info:   Qsl via SV1ENG (direct or bureau) Start Date - End Date:   Apr. 18 - Apr. 26 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/SX8LGT Notes: The purpose is to promote the Hellenic Navy’s lighthouses within the global amateur radio community through lighthouse activations.

Ops: M0KVK, M0GLV & G0VQO Bands:   10M - 40M Modes:  SSB & FT8 Qsl Info:   Qsl via QRZ Start Date - End Date:   Apr. 11 - Apr. 17 Notes: The Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides (IOTA EU-010)

The Local Section of the Unión de Radioaficionados Españoles in Alcoy (EA5URL), together with the Radio Club Comarcal de Alcoy, will be active with the special callsign AO750SJ to commemorate the 750th Anniversary of the Patronage of Saint George in Alcoy. This historic celebration will take place from April 6 to April 26, 2026. 📜 Historical Significance This milestone holds great importance for the city of Alcoy. The Patronage of Saint George dates back to 1276 and marks th