Pierre, VE3KTB will again be active as VY0ERC from the Eureka Amateur Radio Club, Ellesmere Island, NA-008 during mid-June to mid-July 2026. QRV on HF bands; CW, SSB, FT8 + SATs when time permits as the main purpose of his trip is work related at the Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory (PEARL). There is a […] This post appeared first on: DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More
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Tour de France Special Event Challenge 2026
A special event organized by Réseau des Émetteurs Français will celebrate the Tour de France. Each stage of the tour will feature its own callsign. Both men’s and women’s tours will be represented July 4th through August 9th.
For over a century, the Tour de France cycling race has embodied excellence, self-improvement, and the connection between regions. Through this initiative, we aimed to spread the radio amateur spirit throughout France, mobilizing operators, radio clubs, and local associations. The promotion of know-how, team spirit, and friendly competition reminds us of our commitment to service, knowledge transmission, and innovation.
See the TM00TFR QRZ page for more information about operating modes and awards.
Source: TM00TFR
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The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity has been at low levels this past week with most of the C-level activity originating from Region 4465, including the largest flare of the week, a C2.6 observed on June 10. There are currently 7 numbered sunspot regions on the disk with Region 4467 decaying to plage.
There was a Type-II radio sweep detected by the Radio Solar Telescope Network (RSTN) on June 10. That radio emissio…
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SAQ Grimeton On the Air for Alexander Day
On July 5th, Grimeton Radio Station in Sweden will celebrate Alexander Day.
The unique Alexanderson alternator from 1924, with the call sign SAQ, is scheduled for two transmissions over the antenna on VLF 17.2 kHz CW.
Callsign SAQ will be on the air on VLF 17.2 kHz CW on July 5, 2026.
First Transmission
- 10:25 CEST (08:25 UTC) introduction
- 10:30 CEST (08:30 UTC) Start-up of the Alternator
- 10:45 CEST (08:45 UTC) SAQ in the air VVV VVV VVV de SAQ SAQ SAQ
- 11:00 CEST (09:00 UTC) Transmission of a message
Second transmission
- 14:25 CEST (12:25 UTC) Introduction
- 14:30 CEST (12:30 UTC) Start-up of the Alternator
- 14:45 CEST (12:45 UTC) SAQ in the air VVV VVV VVV de SAQ SAQ SAQ
- 15:00 CEST (13:00 UTC) Transmission of a message
Test transmissions are planned on July 2nd or 3rd between 13:00 – 16:00 CEST. Tickets are available for those wishing to attend in person. Transmissions will not be streamed on YouTube this year.
The amateur radio station SK6SAQ will be on the air as well:
- 3 517.2 kHz CW
- 7.017.2 kHz CW
- 14.017.2 KHz CW
- 3.755 kHz SSB
- 7.140 kHz SSB
Source: The Alexander association
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5Z4/KB7PSE – Kenya
Operating holiday-style, look out for Matt, 5Z4/KB7PSE to be active from Kenya this month. QRV low power on SSB & FT8. QSL via LoTW, QRZ.com This post appeared first on: DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More
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DX-World Weekly Bulletin
[#667] The latest FREE NON-SUBSCRIPTION DX-World Weekly Bulletin written by Bjorn ON9CFG is available to download. Click below to get the newest jam-packed edition which this week runs to 18 pages. Previous bulletins can all be found here. Please contact Bjorn with any updates or errors. DOWNLOAD THE LATEST BULLETIN ===== This post appeared first on: DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More
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NCDXF – Spring ’26 Newsletter
The NCDXF Spring 2026 Newsletter is now available. Use this link to access all NCDXF Newsletters. Or download latest one using this direct link. Articles included in this issue are: 3Y0K – Bouvet Island. 3Y0K Youth – Bouvet Island. KP5 – Desecheo Island. CY0S – Sable Island. S21WD – Bangladesh. AU7RS – Lakshadweep. This post appeared first on: DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More
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24 Hours of Le Mans Special Event TM24H
Join Radio Club de la Sarthe in celebrating the greatest race in motorsport, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Special event station TM24H will be on the air through June 14th to highlight the oldest active endurance race in which teams compete to span the greatest distance over 24 hours.
Look for TM24H on the following modes:
- SSB
- CW
- RTTY
- PSK
- FT8
- VHF & QO-100
Source: Radio Club de la Sarthe
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CE0/EI9KA – Easter Island
Patrick, EI9KA/MM – sailing from the Galapagos Islands to Easter Island – has now reached CE0. He has received his license (see below) and will sign as CE0/EI9KA during June 10-12. Patrick will use an FT-817 (QRP) and half-wave inverted V dipole. Mode: FT8 only. QSL via Club Log, LoTW (after 3 months). This post appeared first on: DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More
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DX-World’s “Land of QSLs”
[NOW 10K MEMBERS] If you’re on Facebook you may not yet know of a DX-World group called “The Land of QSLs“. It seems this aspect of the ham radio hobby will never die because as of today 10000 members have joined with many contributing. It really is very interesting to see people’s QSL choices or […] This post appeared first on: DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More