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sat04apr(apr 4)3:00 pmsun05(apr 5)3:00 pmRepeating EventSP DX Contest CW3:00 pm - 3:00 pm (5)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByPZKTypeHF ContestModesCW

sat04apr(apr 4)4:00 pmsun05(apr 5)4:00 pmRepeating EventEA RTTY ContestEA RTTY Contest4:00 pm - 4:00 pm (5)(GMT-11:00) Event Organized ByURETypeHF ContestModesRTTY

sat11apr(apr 11)7:00 amsun12(apr 12)1:00 pmRepeating EventJapan International DX Contest CW7:00 am - 1:00 pm (12)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByJARLTypeHF ContestModesCW

sat11apr(apr 11)12:00 pmsun12(apr 12)11:59 amRepeating EventOK OM DX Contest SSB12:00 pm - 11:59 am (12)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByCRC SZRTypeHF ContestModesSSB

sat11apr(apr 11)12:00 pmsun12(apr 12)6:00 pmRepeating EventIG-RY World Wide RTTY Contest12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (12)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByIG RTTYTypeHF ContestModesRTTY

sat11apr(apr 11)9:00 pmsun12(apr 12)9:00 pmRepeating EventYuri Gagaring CW Contest9:00 pm - 9:00 pm (12)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByYuri Gagarin ContestTypeHF ContestModesCW

sat18apr12:00 am11:59 pm Repeating EventWorld Amateur Radio Day12:00 am - 11:59 pm(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByIARUTypeSpecial EventModesCW,DIGITAL,SSB

sat18apr(apr 18)6:00 amsun19(apr 19)5:59 amRepeating EventWorked All Provinces of China DX Contest6:00 am - 5:59 am (19)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByMulan DX ClubTypeHF ContestModesCW,SSB

sat18apr(apr 18)9:00 amsun19(apr 19)11:59 pmRepeating EventCQMM DX Contest9:00 am - 11:59 pm (19)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByCWJF GroupTypeHF ContestModesCW

sat25apr(apr 25)12:00 pmsun26(apr 26)11:59 amRepeating EventSP DX Contest RTTY12:00 pm - 11:59 am (26)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByPZKTypeHF ContestModesRTTY

sat25apr(apr 25)1:00 pmsun26(apr 26)12:59 pmRepeating EventHelvetia Contest HF1:00 pm - 12:59 pm (26)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByUSKATypeHF ContestModesCW,DIGITAL,SSB

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Amateur Radio News Feeds

[ARRL] - Friday April 17 2026
Solar activity was at very low levels with only isolated B-classflaring, mostly from Region 4416.   There are currently four numbered regions on the visible disk. Region4416 remains the largest group by area but exhibited signs ofstructural weakening, including flux submergence and a slight decayof its intermediary pores. Region 4419 was the most complex group onthe disk and showed flux emergen...
[IARU R2] - Friday April 17 2026
We encourage you to visit the following ITU link with a message from IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH. …
[IARU R2] - Friday April 17 2026
In commemorating World Amateur Radio Day, we extend our greetings to all radio amateurs around the world, recognizing their dedication to a service that, since its origins, has driven significant advances in radiocommunications. As our message expresses, “there is always, …
[RSGB] - Friday April 17 2026
At its 2024 meeting, the RSGB Examination Standards Committee agreed, with Ofcom approval, to publish the Full level examination question bank after a thorough vetting of the questions by the Examinations and Syllabus Review Group had taken place. ESC Chair Tony Kent, G8PBH is pleased to announce that the question bank is now available. It […]
[RSGB] - Friday April 17 2026
At its 2024 meeting, the RSGB Examination Standards Committee agreed, with Ofcom approval, to publish the Full level examination question bank after a thorough vetting of the questions by the Examinations and Syllabus Review Group had taken place. ESC Chair Tony Kent, G8PBH is pleased to announce that the question bank is now available. It […]
[RSGB] - Friday April 17 2026
The RSGB is delighted to announce two new volunteer youth team roles as it continues to grow and strengthen its support for young radio amateurs across the UK. Leon Shaw, M0VUF will be the Youth Vice Chair, working closely with the Youth Chair Chris Aitken, MM0WIC to help guide and develop the expanding Youth Team. […]
[RSGB] - Friday April 17 2026
The RSGB is delighted to announce two new volunteer youth team roles as it continues to grow and strengthen its support for young radio amateurs across the UK. Leon Shaw, M0VUF will be the Youth Vice Chair, working closely with the Youth Chair Chris Aitken, MM0WIC to help guide and develop the expanding Youth Team. […]
[ARRL] - Friday April 10 2026
Solar activity remained at low levels this week. Most of the C-class activity came from either Region 4414 or Region 4409, which has developed a delta spot in its intermediary area. All remaining spots were either stable or in slight decay, with Region 4406 rotating over the west limb by the end of the reporting period.  Coronal activity was observed in CCOR-1, LASCO and STEREO available imager...
[IARU R1] - Friday April 10 2026
The IARU Intruder Watch Service (IARU IWS) Newsletter March 2026 is now available.Click on the link to read it! …
[ARRL] - Friday April 10 2026
Brent Walls, N9BA, has resigned as Central Division Director of ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®, citing professional and personal commitments. He served as Director since 2025, and before that as Vice Director beginning in 2021.“Serving in the capacity of Division Director has been a truly rewarding experience and the highlight of my amateur radio journey,” said Walls in a mess...

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Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2606

This week, we've gathered some practical insights covering a range of topics, from antenna construction to portable power solutions. There's a solid piece on building a Fan Dipole Antenna - 80 to 6 meters, which is always useful for those looking to get multiple bands out of a single feedline. For the low-band enthusiasts, we found an interesting look back at a Yagi 2 Elements on 80m Band from a 1976 Radio REF issue—a reminder that some challenges, like large antennas, are perennial. We also have a guide for those considering a 5 Band Quad Antenna Design Guide, a project that can significantly improve station performance. And for field operations, a detailed guide on Building a LiFePO4 Battery Pack for Emergency Power offers a robust alternative to lead-acid. Finally, a document on 64 to 1 Antenna Matching Auto-transformer provides a deep dive into impedance matching, something that comes up often when optimizing less-than-ideal antenna setups.

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