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sat02may(may 2)12:00 pmsun03(may 3)11:59 amRepeating EventARI International DX Contest12:00 pm - 11:59 am (3)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByARITypeHF ContestModesCW,RTTY,SSB

sat09may(may 9)12:00 pmsun10(may 10)11:59 amRepeating EventAlessandro Volta RTTY Contest12:00 pm - 11:59 am (10)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByARITypeHF ContestModesRTTY

sat09may(may 9)12:00 pmsun10(may 10)11:59 amRepeating EventCQ-M International DX Contest12:00 pm - 11:59 am (10)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByCQ-MTypeContest,HF ContestModesCW,SSB

sat16may(may 16)12:00 pmsun17(may 17)12:00 pmRepeating EventHis Maj. King of Spain Contest, CWKing of Spain CW12:00 pm - 12:00 pm (17)(GMT-11:00) Event Organized ByURETypeHF ContestModesCW

sat23may(may 23)12:00 amsun24(may 24)12:00 amRepeating EventEU PSK DX Contest12:00 am - 12:00 am (24)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByEPSKTypeHF ContestModesDIGITAL

sat30may(may 30)12:00 amsun31(may 31)11:59 pmRepeating EventCQ World Wide WPX CW12:00 am - 11:59 pm (31)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByCQ MagazineTypeHF ContestModesCW

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[RSGB] - Friday May 22 2026
UPDATE 15:25 22/05/2026 This year’s Board proceedings are now online. The rest of the archive—proceedings from 2017 to 2024—will be back online shortly. UPDATE 15:10 22/05/2026 The ARDF pages which were affected by the recent issues are now back online at https://rsgb.org/ardf. Work continues to restore the remaining services. UPDATE 16:10 19/05/2026 While most of […]
[ARRL] - Friday May 22 2026
ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA, and Dick Strassburger, N9EEE, Editor of Solid Copy, the monthly newsletter of CWops, were guests on episode 94 of The DX Mentor (May 15, 2026) for a discussion about remote operating. The show is hosted on YouTube by Bill Salyers, AJ8B.Strassburger led the discussion, which included Minster describing the contest station he frequently operates on the Caribbean isl...
[ARRL] - Friday May 22 2026
Radio amateurs from around the world descended on Xenia, Ohio, last weekend for Hamvention® 2026. The three-day event featured five indoor exhibit halls for vendors and organizations, four parallel tracks of forums, and a massive flea market that filled the infield of a horse racing track and spilled over into surrounding areas. In addition, Hamvention served as the anchor for a variety of outs...
[RSGB] - Friday May 22 2026
The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park welcomes thousands of people through its doors each month and in 2025 it was recognised in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards. Much of this success can be attributed to the amazing team of volunteers. They share a strong sense of pride, enthusiasm and have a wonderful team spirit, […]
[RSGB] - Friday May 22 2026
The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park welcomes thousands of people through its doors each month and in 2025 it was recognised in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards. Much of this success can be attributed to the amazing team of volunteers. They share a strong sense of pride, enthusiasm and have a wonderful team spirit, […]
[RSGB] - Friday May 22 2026
The RSGB wants to make its Convention as accessible to as many people as possible. That’s why it has frozen ticket prices, and you can buy this year’s ticket at last year’s price! This means you can make the most of the early-bird pricing and buy your weekend ticket for just £49. On top of […]
[RSGB] - Friday May 22 2026
The RSGB wants to make its Convention as accessible to as many people as possible. That’s why it has frozen ticket prices, and you can buy this year’s ticket at last year’s price! This means you can make the most of the early-bird pricing and buy your weekend ticket for just £49. On top of […]
[RSGB] - Friday May 22 2026
Following a break in May, the RSGB’s Tonight@8 series is back on Monday, 8 June with a fascinating webinar by John Warburton, G4IRN on building a remote station. If you live in an area where restrictions such as conservation areas may limit your activity, this is for you. Following his move to rural Shropshire in […]
[RSGB] - Friday May 22 2026
Following a break in May, the RSGB’s Tonight@8 series is back on Monday 8 June with a fascinating webinar by John Warburton, G4IRN on building a remote station. If you live in an area where restrictions such as conservation areas may limit your activity, this is for you. Following his move to rural Shropshire in […]

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Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2611

This week, we've gathered a few items that touch on various aspects of our hobby, from digital networks to tackling common station issues. There's a look at a growing packet network initiative, something that might spark interest for those experimenting with local digital infrastructure. We also have a resource for European frequencies, which can be quite useful for those operating portable or just curious about the RF landscape across the pond. For the DX chasers, a new cluster client is worth a look, offering some integration features. And for those who find themselves battling stray RF, a practical guide on taming a common audio accessory is included. Finally, a popular DMR net is highlighted, a good reminder of the diverse ways hams connect globally.

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