Hrane, YT5A (ex-YT1AD) will visit Rarotonga, Cook Islands during November 14-22, 2026. QRV as E51A holiday-style; CW and FT8. The goal of this activity is to prepare for a DXpedition to North Cook Islands (Manihiki) in the period September 25 to October 10, 2027. If anyone would like to join this activity, then contact Hrane […] This post appeared first on: DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More
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C56XA – The Gambia
Alan, G3XAQ will be active from The Gambia as C56XA during November 17 to December 1, 2026. QRV holiday-style on CW & FT8. Participation in the CQWW CW contest (SOSB, 15m LP). QSL via LoTW. OQRS via G3SWH. This post appeared first on: DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More
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SAQ Grimeton to Air United Nations Day Message
The following is from an email received from SAQ Grimeton Radio Station:
UN-Day 2026 transmission
On October 24th 2026, SAQ is scheduled to air a message to the World, promoting Peace, Unity, and Global Partnerships.The unique Alexanderson alternator is scheduled for one transmission over the antenna on VLF 17.2 kHz CW.
The Grimeton Radio Station welcomes all visitors to attend the transmission.
To attend one of the transmissions in the transmitter hall, a ticket will be required.
Please see grimeton.org for complete visitor’s information.SAQ transmission schedule
- 14:20 CEST (12:20 UTC) Live YouTube broadcast begins.
- 14:30 CEST (12:30 UTC) Start-up of the Alternator.
- 14:45 CEST (12:45 UTC) SAQ on the air “VVV VVV VVV de SAQ SAQ SAQ”
- 15:00 CEST (13:00 UTC) Transmission of peace message
Live Video from World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station
The transmission event can be seen live on our YouTube Channel.In 1924 the construction of Grimeton Radio Station in Sweden was completed and the two transmitters, invented by Ernst F.W. Alexanderson was put into commercial operation. The radio station call sign was SAQ.
SAQ is the only remaining pre-electronic radio transmitter that has been preserved and is still functional, event though only one of the original two transmitters remain.
Test Transmissions
There may be some test transmissions, preliminary on October 23rd between 13:00 – 16:00 CEST. During the tests, SAQ will be on air shorter periods of time, when we will be carrying out some tests and measurements.Amateur Radio Station SK6SAQ
The Amateur Radio Station with the call “SK6SAQ” will be QRV during the day on the following frequencies:
– 3.517.2 kHz CW
– 7.017.2 kHz CW
– 14 017.2 KHz CW
– 3.755 kHz SSB
– 7.140 kHz SSBSource: The Alexander association
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V5/G0RIB – Nambia
[INFO] by Allan, G0RIB. From early October to early December 2026, I shall be in Namibia supporting an exciting motoring event with my colleague Richard G8SVC. We will be located at Walvis Bay and in our spare time plan to operate an HF station running SSB and FT8. Will also have WSPR. Thanks to the […] This post appeared first on: DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More
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Amateur Radio Daily will Attend Zero Retries Digital Conference and Pacificon
Amateur Radio Daily (and Amateur Radio Weekly) will attend Zero Retries Digital Conference (ZRDC) and Pacificon October 16th through October 18th. My name is Cale (K4HCK) and I produce both publications. I’ll be speaking at ZRDC about New Tech Hams, an emerging group of hams that are highly focused on digital communication and the software that powers it. Thanks to ZRDC for the invitation! I think this talk will be a lot of fun.
Tickets are still available for ZRDC both for in-person and Zoom based attendees. ZRDC focuses on technical innovation in amateur radio. The speaker line-up includes representatives from FreeDV, DigiPi, M17, and more. Learn more about ZRDC.
I will also be attending Pacificon and will share a booth with Zero Retries. Stop by booth 33 and say hello! I look forward to meeting you and hearing your feedback. Tickets for Pacificon are also still available.
73 and thanks for reading!
Source: Amateur Radio Daily
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FW1P – Wallis & Futuna
Jacek, SP9FIH announces he’s going to be active from Wallis Island as FW1P during September 27 to October 17, 2026. QTH: Lausikula Chambres D’hôtes. His webpage is now up and running for more info. Activity mainly FT8. QSL via H/c, LoTW. This post appeared first on: DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More
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ZC4OL – Cyprus SBA
Following on from his recent activity from 5B-land, Olafur TF1OL is now QRV from the Sovereign Base Area of Cyprus as ZC4OL – see his license below. He’s operational from here until October 2nd, and has been on 40-20-17-10m so far. 60m not permitted. Focus on FT8 and FT4. Original picture courtesy of TF1OL. Spot […] This post appeared first on: DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More
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HR5/F2JD – Honduras
Beginning late November ’26, lasting until mid-March 2027, Gerard F2JD will again be active from Copan, Honduras as HR5/F2JD. QRV on HF bands, all modes. QSL via F6AJA, LoTW. This post appeared first on: DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More
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FS/K0CD – St Martin
Philip, K0CD will be active during the CQWW CW contest (November 28-29) from St Martin as FS/K0CD. Entry: SOAB, QRP. Some activity before the contest. QSL via H/c, LoTW. This post appeared first on: DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More
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Remembering Four Silent Keys
We are saddened to report this week on the passing of four well-known amateurs, including two members of the extended “ARRL family.”
Longtime ARRL Rhode Island Section Manager Robert George “Bob” Beaudet, W1YRC, became a Silent Key on September 10, 2026, at age 88. An ARRL Life Member, Gold-Level Diamond Club member, and Maxim Society member in the President Class, Beaudet served as Rhode Isla…
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