International Dog Day and International Cat Day Special Event

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International Dog Day and International Cat Day Special Event

An international group of operators will be on the air throughout the month in a mutual celebration of International Cat Day and International Dog Day.

The combined special event stations will be active from the 1st of August through to the 31st of August, to call attention to the needs of abandoned, abused and homeless pets around the world – and to advocate for adoption and humane treatment. In the spirit of friendship and the shared love of animals, they will be looking to raise awareness and hear one another’s stories.

The hams calling CQ are animal-lovers themselves who know the power of rescue because many have been deeply involved in organised animal-welfare efforts or have included a rescued dog or cat in their family.

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Bonus Station WC5WC to Replace W2C for Football Special Event

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Chasers pursuing certificates for the 16-city 2026 North American Football Championship Special Event have until Friday the 3rd July 2026 to work the NY/NJ station, W2C.

After that date, W2C will no longer be part of the multi-city event and contacts beginning on the 4th of July will not receive credit toward any awards. Another individual or group not associated with wc2026ses.org has reserved W2C for an independent World Cup SES from 4-19 July 2026. Contacts with W2C during that time are not expected to receive credit toward our Certificate program. Questions regarding W2C operations after July 3rd at 2359z should be directed to the new callsign holder WA2VUY.

Meanwhile, hunters who have not yet worked our special event station W2C are encouraged to listen for bonus station WC5WC whose operators throughout the US will be calling CQ. Confirmed contacts with WC5WC will count toward achievement certificates for the special event, which concludes on the 19th July 2026.

WC5WC and all remaining host-city stations will be active and on the air until the end of the tournament on the 19th July 2026.

On-Air Event Celebrates Railroad's 50th Anniversary

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The W3ND radio club has stepped back in time aboard a 1920s vintage rail coach. This railroad operates daily for passenger and freight needs.

Look at their special events on their website - https://www.mhrailroad.com

With radio in hand, join us on the airways from 12 noon to 4 pm. –4UTC at 14.260 & 7.190 MHz SSB, 14.025 & 7.050 CW, and IRLP station 7060.

QSL cards may be requested on the form on the W3ND website, and one will be mailed to you.

Public viewing is available from the Race Street entrance. Rides are available with the purchase of a ticket.

W3ND - https://w3nd.org/