Takio Hata, JH3QFL informs DX-World that he will be active from Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu Island, Kingdom of Tonga, as A31AA from May 13 to May 22, 2026. QRV on 80-6m; FT8. Bands: 80m to 6m. QSL Direct to JH3QFL or LoTW.

Entering its fourth year, World Autism Acceptance Week will take place April 1-7 with an international cohort of amateur radio operators on the air to recognize the event. Because it’s OK to be Different. Special event stations include:

• W2A
• W2A/KL7
• W2A/KH6
• GB2AA
• GB2AAW
• GB2WAA
• GB0AAW
• GB4AAW
• GB5AAW
• GW5WAA
• GB6AAW
• GB9AAW
• GB9WAA
• II2AUT
• 8A2AAW
• 9M4CSI
• 9A24WAW
• HI0A
• S76A
• VC2AA
• PA24WAAD
• PD2024AAW
• VO1BIG/VE3
• A60WAAD
• 7A2M

2026 brings partnerships with II2AUT in Italy and A60WAAW in the United Arab Emirates

More information is available on QRZ.

Source: W2A

Darek, known for his activity as TJ1GD, TL8GD, and TT1GD, has been officially granted the callsign TN8GD for operations from the Republic of the Congo. The license has been issued for an indefinite period, allowing for long-term activity planning from this rare DXCC entity. Operations are expected to commence in the near future. The station […]

Pirate Hunt 2026 encourages listeners to seek out pirate radio stations and log them to the Pirate Hunt forums. The contest runs April 3rd through April 6th. SDRs are allowed.

Logs must include identification but only from stations without a license. Diplomas will be available. More information is available on the Radioactives of Middle Finland forum.

Source: Sisä-Suomen Radioaktiiviset

Andy, 5Z4VJ (also G3AB, 5H1VJ, ZD7VJ + many other calls) will be active from Kampala, Uganda as 5X2VJ during March 27-31, 2026. Participation in the CQ WPX SSB contest. QSL via LoTW or M0URX.

[REFRESH] Kevin, W1DED will be active from Cayman Brac (QTH: ZF9DX) as ZF2KT during March 23-31, 2026. Participation in the CQ WPX SSB contest. QSL via LoTW.  — Kevin has previously been active as J8NKI & VP5E.

Felipe XQ7IR will be QRV as 3G0Z from Robinson Crusoe Island (Juan Fernández Islands) for approximately three weeks during May 2026. Operation will be from 160 to 6m in FT8 – CW – SSB modes, focusing on low bands.  — TX/RX: 1x Yaesu FTdx-10. 1x Yaesu FT-710. Acom 1010 800w.  — Antennas: 1 x 160/80/40m […]

Andrey, R8WX is currently active from Sri Lanka as 4S7WXG until March 27th. QRV mainly on 40m & 20m CW, possibly some SSB too. QSL via LoTW.

Although not yet active, Mark, VK6BSA and Deena, VK6DEE are now based on Cocos (Keeling) Islands for a work assignment until May, possibly longer. During free time they will QRV as VK9BSA and VK9DEE on most bands using a FTDX-10 & amplifier.

Members of the Dog Day Radio Amateur Radio Club are putting the callsign K0DOG on the air to advocate for the responsible care, breeding and rescue of puppies everywhere. Please show your support – and share your stories – by contacting the operators via CW or SSB from 0000 March 22nd through to 2359 March 23rd.

This special-event activation is in recognition of National Puppy Day, a day of recognition credited to US animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige.

All confirmed QSOs will be eligible for a downloadable certificate from the link on the QRZ.com page – or an eQSL.

Please help spread awareness of puppies who need the best start so they can share a lifetime of joy with those who love them!

The club recently completed a successful activation of K9 Veterans Day earlier this month and will be active again in August as part of a global team for International Dog Day.

Source: K0DOG