K9 Veterans Day Activation Honors Military Dogs

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The Dog Day Radio Amateur Radio Club, K0DOG, best known for participation in International Dog Day each August, will be calling CQ in tribute to dogs who have supported members of the military over the years.

Starting at 0000 UTC 12th March 2026 through to 2359 UTC 13th March 2026, hams will be active on the HF bands using CW and SSB, commemorating K9 Veterans Day.

The late Joe White, a Vietnam veteran and K9 handler, popularized 13th March 2026 as K9 Veterans Day because the date marks the start of dogs’ formal military training in the US in 1942 through the formation of the K9 Corps, or the War Dogs Program of the US Army.

This amateur radio activation is a tribute to all dogs throughout history who have served – wherever they have served.

More Information - https://www.qrz.com/db/K0DOG

Radio Clubs Encouraged to Plan Now for April Ham Radio Open House

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Radio Clubs Encouraged to Plan Now for April Ham Radio Open House

ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio®, is inviting radio clubs to participate in the second annual Ham Radio Open House in April. Hosting an Open House gives clubs and schools the opportunity to promote amateur radio science and technology by opening their stations to the public and showcasing their hi-tech gear and operating skills.

In addition, clubs are encouraged to set up in public places or conduct outdoor activities, such as Parks on the Air (POTA) activations or satellite operating demonstrations. The event centres around World Amateur Radio Day on Saturday, April 18, but clubs may schedule an open house at any time during the month. 

Ham Radio Open House highlights the Amateur Radio Service as a platform for developing and practising modern radio communications technology, and as a hands-on pathway into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields for the next generation. The event offers clubs the chance to reshape perceptions of amateur radio and demonstrate how it serves as a steppingstone and testbed for young people pursuing STEM education and high-tech careers. 

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Maritime Radio Days 2026 April

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Maritime Radio Day (MRD) 2026 is now open for registration. Organised by the Radio Officers’ Association (ROA), this is an occasion for former R/Os, both seagoing and coast station, to contact each other and exchange signal reports (QSA/QRK) on the amateur bands in CW.

It is open to all - as a ‘friend of MRD’. It's not a competition. You might just enjoy listening to and/or working some of the most experienced & skilled ex professional morse operators.

Held on the 14th and 15th of April 2026 , details can found at https://radioofficers.com/mrd-home/mrd-rules/

To take part, you need to register