Author: NA4DA

  • ARISS SSTV Event Celebrates Cosmonautics Day

    ARISS SSTV Event Celebrates Cosmonautics Day

    ARISS will transmit images from Series 31 utilizing the SSTV system on the International Space Station (ISS). This event will run April 10-14 on 437.55 MHz.

    SSTV Series 31 images will pay tribute Cosmonautics Day, 100th anniversary of liquid-fueled rockets, the inaugural Space Shuttle launch, and SuitSat.

    Dates, times, and frequencies will be revealed closer to the event date.

    Source: ARISS

  • S09S – Western Sahara

    During the upcoming CQ WPX SSB contest, look for the special event callsign S09S which will be on air from Western Sahara. QSL via Club Log.  — source: QRZ.com — CQ WPX contest rules

  • Hams Recognize World Autism Acceptance Week

    Hams Recognize World Autism Acceptance Week

    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

  • TN8GD – Republic of the Congo

    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

    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

  • 5X2VJ – Uganda

    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.

  • ZF2KT – Cayman Islands

    [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.

  • 4S7WXG – Sri Lanka

    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.

  • Dog Day Radio ARC Promotes Advocacy for Healthy Puppies

    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

  • E51ANQ – South Cook Island

    Frank DJ5NQ is again active from Rarotonga, South Cooks as E51ANQ. Activity on 30 & 40m – he’s using a G5RV at 15m height. Length of stay unknown. QSL via DJ5NQ, Bureau or direct.  – Audio recording by DX-WORLD of 2024 activity when Frank was QRV from E51JD’s QTH.