Cat Pix on the Air - 2026

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The internet was made for sharing funny cat pictures and movies. On August 8th, International cat day, so will the radio waves! Ham radio amateurs will celebrate this day with a special SSTV event using cat pictures only.

Event runs from 00:00 UTC 08-08-2026 to 23:59 UTC 08-08-2026

All SSTV frames must contain feline-related imagery

All SSTV modes are acceptable

A valid QSO requires:

  • Exchange of both callsigns

  • Exchange of signal report and grid locator

  • Successful reception of an SSTV image meeting the event requirements

The submitted image must be an unmodified off-air capture received during the QSO of at least 320x240. The filename should be in format: "your callsign_receiver callsign" and be a .gif, .jpg or .png. This image must clearly* contain:

  • Both callsigns

  • The signal report received from the QSO partner

  • The grid locator of the QSO partner