Set Up, Make Contact, Pack Down, Repeat: RaDAR Rally 2026 Is Coming
/If you like your amateur radio with a bit of a cardio workout attached, mark the calendar: the RaDAR Rally returns on Saturday 7th November 2026.
RaDAR — Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio — is exactly what it sounds like: a fast-paced, genuinely challenging outdoor activity where you set up a portable station, make five contacts, pack everything back down, and move to a new location — repeating that whole cycle as many times as you can within a four-hour window.
New to RaDAR?
If you've never taken part before, there's a video covering everything you need to know to get started: watch here.
How to Get Involved
Register — Email radarrallyevent@gmail.com to receive the Google Form link.
Info & Rules — Full details are at http://www.radarrally.info.
Community — Join the RaDAR group on groups.io to connect with other participants.
It's as much a test of your portable operating skills as it is of your fitness, and a great excuse to get out of the shack for the day. Have a safe and fun RaDAR Rally — and don't forget to share how you got on over social media.
