Greek Revolution Special Event

In 2021, Greece is celebrating the bicentennial of the 1821 Greek Revolution after a period of 400 years of occupation by the Ottoman Turks

The Greek Revolution of 1821 is a key chapter in Greek history as well as a piece in the puzzle of world history
— www.greece2021.gr

Additionally to the projects and events that are officially planned and organized in Greece and globally by state and private organizations, Greek radio amateurs will be active throughout 2021 with the following special call signs:

  • Radio amateurs with a license of Class 1 will use the prefix SX200 followed by the suffix of their home call sign, e.g. SV1XXX will operate as SX200XXX.

  • Radio amateurs with a license of Introductory Level will use the prefix SY200 followed by the suffix of their home call sign, e.g. SY1XXX will operate as SY200XXX. (Please take into consideration that there are restrictions of this license re. frequencies and modes.)

  • Club stations will use the prefix SZ200 followed by the suffix of their home call sign, e.g. SZ1XXX will operate as SZ200XXX.