Amateur Radio to Participate in DoD Armed Forces Day Crossband Test

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Amateur Radio to Participate in DoD Armed Forces Day Crossband Test

Amateur radio operators will participate in the Department of Defence’s Armed Forces Day (AFD) Crossband Test on 9th May 2026. The annual event will not impact any public or private communications.

For more than 50 years, military and amateur stations have participated in this interoperability exercise between the amateur and government radio services. The AFD Crossband Test provides a unique opportunity to conduct two-way communication between military communicators and stations in the Amateur Radio Service (ARS), as authorised in 47 CFR 97.111. These tests present both opportunities and challenges for radio operators to demonstrate individual technical skills in a tightly controlled exercise scenario.

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2026 ARRL Field Day Merch Now Shipping

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2026 ARRL Field Day Merch Now Shipping

Field Day is approaching fast...and so is the 4th of July! Stock up on official 2026 ARRL Field Day merchandise and own a piece of history with this year’s patriotic red, white, and blue design honouring America’s 250th anniversary. 

ARRL Field Day, 27-28 June 2026, is amateur radio’s largest on-the-air event and part of the nationwide America250 celebration. This year’s theme, “Amateur Radio: A National Resource,” highlights the vital role ham radio plays in public service, emergency communications, and connecting communities. Whether you plan to operate as a group, with a friend, or simply visit a local site, there’s no better time to get ready.

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Cat Pix on the Air CPOTA 2026

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Cat Pix on the Air (CPOTA) 2026 will celebrate International Cat Day by transmitting images of cats via SSTV.

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.

This contest will score the number of QSOs made by each operator. Special callsigns PD6MEOW (Netherlands) and N1C (US) are already registered. Additional special callsigns may be registered with the event.

Cat Pix on the Air (CPOTA) 2026 - https://cpota.app/