May 12, 2021

AN5 - Spanish Special Event

May 12, 2021/ Colin Butler

Members of the Torrent Digital Radio are now active with the special callsign AN5OKW until May 13th.

Activity is to mark the 76th anniversary of the surrender of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht 'OKW', and the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Activity will be on CW, FT8/FT4 and QO100 satellite. Operators mentioned are Pascual/EA5WO, Juan/EA5FQS and Alfredo/EB5R.

QSL Manager is EA5WO, direct or by the URE Bureau. A special QSL will be sent automatically by the URE Bureau after completion of operation AN5OKW

May 09, 2021

Gothenburg Celebrates 400 Years with Special Callsign SE400G

May 09, 2021/ Colin Butler

The City of Gothenburg is celebrating developing the city into an even better place to visit, live and work in in the 400th anniversary of the city.

Hisingens Radio Club SK6AW is participating in the celebration of the 400th anniversary by activating the special callsign SE400G during the period 1st May to 21st July 2021.

The members of SK6AW will activate SE400G on different modes and possibly use the signal in different contests during this period. All QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW continuously, but no traditional QSL cards will be issued.

The special callsign is published on QRZ.com with associated information about Gothenburg's 400th anniversary.