Club news

Vorstand im Dialog mit den Mitgliedern

Board in Dialogue with Members

DARC members can put questions to the board in an online session on 15 October at 19:30. Access is through the calendar entry on Treff.DARC.

LRAL turpina augt: līgā jau 125 biedri

LRAL keeps growing: league now has 125 members

The Latvian Radio Amateur League admitted three new members at its October 5 board meeting, bringing membership to 125. The new members hold the callsigns YL3ARI, YL3APY and YL3LJ.

Nieuwe coördinatoren voor de IARU Intruder Watch Service (IWS)

New coordinators for the IARU Intruder Watch Service (IWS)

Harald Geier, DL9NDW, and Paulo Teixeira, CT2IWW, become the new coordinators of the IARU Intruder Watch Service. They succeed Gaspar Miró, EA6AMM, who announced his resignation in March 2026 for personal reasons.

Merca-Radio 2026 San Vicente

URE announces the Merca-Radio hamfest in San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, on 25 October, starting at 9:00 at the Colegio La Huerta. Members can buy, sell and meet.

Nu startar vi upp inför SSA Årsmöte 2027 i Sundsvall.

Preparations begin for the SSA Annual Meeting 2027 in Sundsvall

The Swedish amateur radio society begins announcing plans for its 2027 annual meeting in Sundsvall, set for 23–25 April, with Quality Hotel Sundsvall as base. Further details will appear monthly in QTC.

AWA News Oct 2

The South African Radio League shares issue #243 of AWA News, dated October 2026, as a downloadable file.

60° Convegno Romagna 2026

60th Romagna Convention 2026

ARI publishes the programme for the 60th Romagna Convention in 2026, available as a downloadable PDF.

OPIÐ Í SKELJANESI 8. OKTÓBER.

Open House at Skeljanes, 8 October

The ÍRA clubhouse in Skeljanes is open to members and guests on Thursday 8 October, 20:00–22:00. The QSL manager will have sorted incoming cards, and coffee will be served.

04-Oct-2026 Updates from the IRTS — HF News — Return of the Shannon Basin Radio Club SSB DX Nets — TOG Radio Weekend: 24th and 25th October — Silent Key : EI9FN Percy Masters —…

The IRTS weekly news roundup covers HF news, the return of the Shannon Basin Radio Club SSB DX nets, the TOG Radio Weekend on 24-25 October, and the Silent Key notice for EI9FN Percy Masters.

NÝTT CQ TF ER KOMIÐ ÚT.

New CQ TF Has Been Published

Issue 4 of 2026 of CQ TF, the Icelandic amateur radio society's magazine, has been published. Editor Sæmundur E. Þorsteinsson, TF3UA, thanks contributors and provides an online link to the issue.

Neue Koordinatoren für den IARU Intruder Watch Service (IWS)

New coordinators for the IARU Intruder Watch Service (IWS)

Harald Geier, DL9NDW, and Paulo Teixeira, CT2IWW, take over as global coordinators of the IARU Intruder Watch Service. They succeed Gaspar Miró, EA6AMM, who stepped down after leading the group since 2024.

HBradio 5/2026 online

Issue 5/2026 of the Swiss society's magazine is available for download. It features an interview with a blind ham, the new USKA website, elevated radial calculations, a magnetic-loop field meter build, the OscarWatch satellite software and contest results.

Kort radioamateurnieuws – week 40, 2026

Short amateur radio news – week 40, 2026

VERON's weekly news roundup covers the society's move to a new membership administration system on 1 November 2026. It also mentions an inflatable loop antenna for bicycle tyres, a lecture on 50 years of amateur radio, and a reported Icom X-026 reveal.

New RSGB Regional Forum Chair and Secretary announced

Philip Hosey, MI0MSO, is appointed the new RSGB Regional Forum Chair. He has held the role before and currently manages the Society's special interest groups.

Appointment of Regional Forum Chair

The RSGB appoints Philip Hosey, MI0MSO, as Regional Forum Chair from 1 October 2026. He has previously served in the role and is currently the Society's Special Interest Group Manager.

Appointment of Regional Forum Secretary

The RSGB appoints Stephen Purser, GW4SHF, as Regional Forum Secretary from 1 October 2026. He has held various volunteer roles with the Society over many years.

Suomen Radioamatööriliiton toimiston tiedote 38/2026, 3.10.2026

SRAL office bulletin 38/2026, 3 October 2026

The Finnish society's bulletin 38/2026 covers its autumn meeting on 21 November in Tampere, board election nominations, continued amateur exam sessions, and several club events and courses in October.

Interview unter dem Turm #96: Lars Weiler, DC4LW, über das DARC LAB auf der HAM RADIO

Interview Under the Tower #96: Lars Weiler, DC4LW, on the DARC LAB at HAM RADIO

In episode 96 of its video series, DARC speaks with Lars Weiler, DC4LW, who staffed the DARC Lab stand at HAM RADIO 2026. Visitors there could work on technical projects using 3D printers, soldering stations and test equipment.

Vaalivaliokunta tiedottaa – hallitusvaalin 2026 ehdokasasettelusta

Election committee announces nominations for the 2026 board election

SRAL's election committee opens nominations for two board seats, each a three-year term, to be filled at the autumn meeting on 21 November 2026. Proposals are due by 22 October, 16:00, preferably by email.

Austrijas radioamatieriem simtgade: ÖVSV svinību videoieraksts

Centenary for Austrian radio amateurs: video of the ÖVSV celebration

A video of the ÖVSV centenary celebration of 21 September 2026 is now online. It features a play by the late Wolf Harranth, OE1WHC, about the society's structure and future.

Kempische Amateur Radioclub Radiomarkt 2026

Kempische Amateur Radioclub Radio Market 2026

The Kempische Amateur Radioclub holds its radio flea market on Sunday 20 December 2026, 10:00–14:00, at BRUIS community centre in Bladel, Netherlands. Entry is €6, and stall reservations are open.

Electron oktober 2026

Electron October 2026

VERON announces the October 2026 issue of its magazine Electron.

Visita institucional del presidente de la IARU Región 2 a la sede de la URE

Institutional visit by the IARU Region 2 president to URE headquarters

The president of IARU Region 2, José Arturo Molina, YS1MS, visited URE's headquarters on 28 September. Region 2 covers the Americas from Alaska to Patagonia.

Revista octubre 2026 en PDF

October 2026 magazine in PDF

URE's October 2026 magazine is available as a PDF download for members. It includes a piece on IberRadio 2026 and a report on a bivouac radio outing by EA5JVW.

Octubre 2026 – Revista

October 2026 – Magazine

URE posts its October 2026 magazine issue.

L'Editoriale di ottobre 2026

Editorial for October 2026

The ARI president's October editorial looks back on the 5 July general assembly, which dealt with financial, organizational and regulatory matters, including the winding-up of Ediradio and efforts to streamline the association's processes.

RÁÐSTEFNA IARU SVÆÐIS 1 2026.

IARU Region 1 Conference 2026

The 27th IARU Region 1 conference took place 19–23 September in Vienna, with delegates from 38 member societies. A new executive committee was elected for three years, with PB2T as chairman. Two Icelandic delegates attended.

52. Funktionsträgerseminar im Amateurfunkzentrum Baunatal

52nd Officers' Seminar at the Baunatal Amateur Radio Centre

DARC held its 52nd basic seminar for local-club officials at the Baunatal amateur radio centre from 28 to 30 September. Topics include club administration, finances, elections and press work, plus tours and evening workshops.

WDR-Aktionstag am 3. Oktober: Türen auf mit der Maus

WDR Action Day on 3 October: Doors Open with the Mouse

Germany's WDR open-doors day on 3 October, themed small wonders, offers clubs a chance to show amateur radio to the public. A map of participating locations is on the event website.

Orari lokal Bireuen menggelar maulid dan santunan anak yatim momentum setahun periode 2025-2028

ORARI Bireuen Holds Mawlid and Orphan Support Event Marking One Year of 2025-2028 Term

ORARI Lokal Bireuen marks one year of its 2025–2028 board with a gathering at Sawang Beach, attended by about 50 members. The event included charity support for orphans and a Mawlid commemoration.

27-Sep-2026 Updates from the IRTS — HF Newsreaders Required — Tipperary Amateur Radio Group — DX Féile 2026 — Upcoming Talk at South Dublin Radio Club — Updates from the IARU…

The IRTS weekly update for 27 September 2026 covers HF newsreaders needed, the Tipperary Amateur Radio Group, DX Féile 2026, a talk at South Dublin Radio Club and IARU updates.

OPIÐ HÚS Í SKELJANESI 1. OKTÓBER.

Open house at Skeljanes on 1 October

The Icelandic society's Skeljanes clubhouse opens to members and guests on Thursday 1 October, 20:00 to 22:00. The QSL manager will have sorted incoming cards, and coffee is provided.

NZART Official Broadcast September 2026

The September NZART broadcast covers a presidential comment, a business manager's report, a history segment and branch news. It also promotes a Manawatu table sale and the 2027 conference in Nelson.

Generalkonferenz der IARU Region 1 beendet

IARU Region 1 General Conference concluded

Delegates from 38 countries met in Vienna from 19 to 23 September for the 27th IARU Region 1 General Conference, discussing frequency allocations and cross-border guidelines. A new executive committee under PB2T was seated, and USKA sent three delegates.

Κυκλοφόρησε το SV NEA τεύχος 219

SV NEA issue 219 released

The Radio Amateur Association of Greece has published issue 219 of its SV NEA magazine, covering September and October 2026. It is available in the members' area.

Suomen Radioamatööriliiton toimiston tiedote 37/2026, 26.9.2026

SRAL office bulletin 37/2026, 26 September 2026

The SRAL bulletin announces the autumn meeting on 21 November in Tampere and the 2027 summer camp in Siuntio on 15–18 July. It also covers a regulation consultation response and local events.

Deutschland-Rundspruch 38/2026, 39. KW

Germany news bulletin 38/2026, week 39

The DARC weekly news bulletin reports adoption of DARC's HF proposals at the IARU Region 1 plenary, renewed press attention for AMSAT OSCAR-7, a call for ARDC volunteers, a seminar, contests and propagation news.

27. IARU-R1-Generalkonferenz in Wien beendet

27th IARU Region 1 General Conference in Vienna concluded

The 27th IARU Region 1 General Conference in Vienna has ended, with over 120 delegates. A new Executive Committee was elected, with Hans Blondeel Timmerman, PB2T, as president.

2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING​

Radio Amateurs of Canada announces that its 2026 Annual General Meeting is scheduled, with the Board of Directors issuing the notice.

100 Jahre ÖVSV QSL Karte

100 Years of ÖVSV QSL Card

For its centenary, ÖVSV offers a free special QSL postcard in the standard 9x14 cm format. A commemorative Austrian stamp will be issued at the Volkstheater, and its value covers international postage.

QTC 10/2026.

SSA announces that issue 10/2026 of its member magazine QTC will soon arrive in members' mailboxes.

Tampereen Radioamatöörit ry:llä OH3NE avoimet ovet Tampere-päivässä 3.10.2026

Tampereen Radioamatöörit OH3NE open house on Tampere Day, 3 October 2026

Tampereen Radioamatöörit (OH3NE) holds an open house on Saturday 3 October from 10:00 to 15:00 at its new clubhouse at Federleynkatu 19 in Lielahti, Tampere.

HRSVKS

The Croatian Amateur Radio Union has published a new schedule for 80 m sked sessions, available on its HRSVKS page.

Stiftung ARDC sucht Freiwillige für das Jahr 2027

ARDC Foundation Seeks Volunteers for 2027

Amateur Radio Digital Communications is seeking volunteers for 2027, with applications open until 30 October. Five committees still have vacancies.

Mintegy 400 látogató a II. Rádióamatőr Szakmai Napon

About 400 Visitors at the 2nd Radio Amateur Professional Day

The second Hungarian Radio Amateur Professional Day in Budapest drew about 400 visitors. It featured talks, a flea market, club displays, two new round-table discussions and a notable number of young attendees.

Wavelog für Clubstationen: Jetzt richtig einrichten

Wavelog for Club Stations: Set It Up Properly

DARC offers an online training on Treff.DARC on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 20:00 about setting up Wavelog for club stations, including user roles and separate station logbooks.

Mitgliederversammlung im Distrikt W: Vorstand bestätigt

District W General Meeting: Board Confirmed

DARC District W re-elected its board at its 19 September 2026 meeting, led by DK1DSA, and presented awards including the district badge of honour to DL6MRA for long service as webmaster.

Medienecho rund um 100 Jahre ÖVSV

Media coverage of 100 years of ÖVSV

ÖVSV collects links to media coverage of its centenary celebrations, including an ORF television segment and Radio Wien items about an open day at the Vienna club. The archives are available only for a limited time.

SKILAFRESTUR FRAMLENGDUR.

Submission deadline extended

The Icelandic society extends the deadline for contributions to issue 4/2026 of its magazine CQ TF to Friday, 25 September. The issue is due out on Sunday, 4 October.

20-Sep-2026 Updates from the IRTS — DX Féile 2026 — Shannon Basin Radio Club Hosting the IRTS AGM Weekend 2027 — Silent Key : Joe Brezina EI3I — Upcoming Talks at South Dublin…

The IRTS update lists DX Féile 2026, Shannon Basin Radio Club hosting the 2027 AGM weekend, a silent key notice for Joe Brezina EI3I, and upcoming talks at South Dublin.

OPIÐ HÚS Í SKELJANESI 24. SEPTEMBER.

Open house at Skeljanes on 24 September

The ÍRA clubhouse in Skeljanes opens to members and guests on Thursday, 24 September, from 20:00 to 22:00. The meeting room, the TF3IRA radio room and the QSL room will be open.

¡Nuevas opciones de pedido de QSL en QDURE!

New QSL ordering options on QDURE

The QDURE platform now lets members order blank QSL cards delivered to their home address, for those who prefer to fill them in by hand.

Suomen Radioamatööriliiton toimiston tiedote 36/2026, 19.9.2026

SRAL office bulletin 36/2026, 19 September 2026

SRAL's bulletin opens applications to host the 2026 autumn days around the 21 November general meeting. It also covers the 2027 summer camp, a regulation consultation response, a silent key and contest news.

В’ячеславу Білану, US7TX – ювілейних 75 років

Viacheslav Bilan, US7TX – 75th anniversary

The Ukrainian Amateur Radio League executive and its Khmelnytskyi branch congratulate Viacheslav Bilan, US7TX, on his 75th birthday.

Hasse:s SM0BYD QSL-rapport den 17 september 2026

Hasse's SM0BYD QSL report, 17 September 2026

SSA's QSL manager reports on a recent batch of about 13 kilograms of cards sorted at the Sollentuna office. He lists the senders and the current weight on each call-area shelf.

Neue Website der USKA online

New USKA website online

The Swiss society USKA has relaunched its website after six months of work. It is available in four languages, uses callsigns as member logins, and gives each member an @uska.ch forwarding address.

Tapahtuma- ja muut ilmoitusasiat bulletiiniin ja nettisivulle

Event and other announcements for the bulletin and website

SRAL asks that event and contest announcements for its bulletin and website be emailed to the office address, so staff can access them during absences. Items are due by Thursday evening for that week's bulletin.

Peduli Masyarakat di Tengah Dampak Kabut Asap Karhutla

Caring for the Public Amid Forest-Fire Smoke Haze

ORARI's South Sumatra regional body handed out face masks in Palembang on September 13, 2026, to help residents cope with smoke haze from forest and land fires in the province.

Neuer Distriktsvorstand in Berlin (D) gewählt

New district board elected in Berlin (D)

DARC's Berlin district elected Jens Engelmann, DL7AUO, as chair on 12 September, succeeding DL7BMG. Three deputies were also chosen: DL7USM, DF3EI and DL9SAU.

Vaalivaliokunta tiedottaa – syyskokous 2026

Election committee announcement – autumn meeting 2026

The SRAL election committee notes that two board seats are up for election at the 2026 autumn meeting, currently held by OH2KW and OH3BHX. Voting is both electronic and in person.

13-Sep-2026 Updates from the IRTS — DX Féile 2026 on October 3rd — Silent Key : Joe Dillon EI4FV — EI2REG is back on air — Shannon Basin Radio Club Hosting the IRTS AGM Weekend…

The IRTS weekly update lists DX Féile 2026 on 3 October, the silent key notice for Joe Dillon EI4FV, EI2REG returning to the air, and the Shannon Basin Radio Club hosting the society's AGM weekend.

Αποστολή καρτών QSL στα μέλη της επαρχίας 9/2026

Dispatch of QSL cards to provincial members, 9/2026

The RAAG QSL Bureau has begun the last 2026 mailing of QSL cards to provincial members. Cards go to those whose membership dues are paid for 2026.

Erik Baadstø LB7PC er ny generalsekretær i NRRL

Erik Baadstø LB7PC is the new secretary general of NRRL

NRRL hires Erik Baadstø LB7PC as its new secretary general. He comes from the tourism industry and chairs Summits On The Air Norway, which he helped found in 2023.

Suomen Radioamatööriliiton toimiston tiedote 35/2026, 12.9.2026

SRAL office bulletin 35/2026, 12 September 2026

The SRAL bulletin of 12 September 2026 announces a call for clubs to host the autumn meeting events around the 21 November general meeting. It also covers SRAL summer camp 2027, a silent key notice for OH3NE, and DX and contest news.

Rufzeichenliste - Neuauflage

Callsign List – New Edition

ÖVSV publishes an updated list of Austrian amateur callsigns, useful for finding unassigned ones. It also links to the Austrian regulator's forms and notes which callsign types the list leaves out. A pointer to Germany's list is included.

ORARI Tegal Terjunkan Tim DUKOM Kawal Estafet Tunas Kelapa 2026

ORARI Tegal Deploys Communications Team to Support Tunas Kelapa Relay 2026

ORARI's Tegal local group deployed a communications support team for a Scouting relay event crossing Tegal Regency on September 7–8, 2026. It was part of Central Java Scout Day activities.

Tanggap Bencana Kemarau, ORARI Tegal Pasok Air Bersih di Dua Kecamatan

Drought Response: ORARI Tegal Supplies Clean Water in Two Districts

ORARI's Tegal local group and the regional disaster agency distributed 28,000 liters of clean water on September 5–6, 2026, to two districts hit by drought. The group says it is an annual effort.

ZS6ERB AGM 10th October

The South African Radio League lists the ZS6ERB annual general meeting for October 10.

TEČAJ ZA RADIOAMATERE

Course for radio amateurs

The Zagreb radio amateur society runs a course for A and P class operators starting September 28, 2026, meeting weekly on Mondays. An exam follows on November 23, and fees and registration steps apply.

Najava ispita u RK Nikola Tesla Petrinja

Announcement of exam at RK Nikola Tesla Petrinja

Radio club Nikola Tesla Petrinja holds an amateur radio exam for P and A classes on September 24, 2026, at the Laura youth centre in Petrinja.

RAPAT KERJA DAERAH (RAKERDA) ORARI DAERAH SUMATERA SELATAN TAHUN 2026

ORARI South Sumatra Regional Work Meeting 2026

ORARI's South Sumatra regional body held its annual work meeting on September 6, 2026, in Ogan Ilir. Local groups reviewed their activities and discussed organisational plans.

06-Sep-2026 Electromagnetic Compatibility Sub-Committee Opportunity — Volunteers Needed for the 2027 IRTS Hamfest Sub-Committee — IRTS Promoting Amateur Radio — Kildare Amateur…

IRTS seeks volunteers for the sub-committee organizing the 2027 IRTS Hamfest.

IARU Region 3 Executive Committee Sets Regional Priorities at 2026 Annual Meeting

The IARU Region 3 Executive Committee has concluded its annual in-person meeting in Tokyo, where it set regional priorities, according to a report dated September 1, 2026.

ÖVSV Präsident spricht im ORF über Amateurfunk

ÖVSV President Talks About Amateur Radio on ORF

ÖVSV president Michael Kastelic, OE1MCU, spoke on Austrian broadcaster ORF about why amateur radio matters in times of crisis and how the hobby is changing.

VRZA medewerkersdag geannuleerd

VRZA Volunteers' Day Cancelled

VRZA cancels the extra volunteers' day planned for Saturday 19 September because too many people withdrew. A new date will be announced later.

Candidates Named for ARRL Director and Vice Director Elections

ARRL has confirmed candidates for its 2026 Division elections. Delta, Great Lakes and Midwest Divisions have contested Director races, Midwest also has a contested Vice Director race, and some other seats are unopposed.

NZART Official Broadcast August 2026

The August 2026 NZART broadcast covers the president's comment, HQ news, a Topfest Blenheim promo, a look back at the society's 100th anniversary, branch news, and a reminder about ZL100 Award log entries.

Erfolgreiches 1. Funkfest des FACB

Successful First Funkfest of the FACB

The Funkamateurclub Basel held its first Funkfest on 30 August 2026 at the SSA Sichern site near Liestal. It offered soldering for children, a transmitter hunt, a USKA stand with LoRa devices and a flea market.

30-Aug-2026 Updates from the IRTS — IARU Region 1 Conference Papers — Thank You from Dublin Maker — Irish Elf DX Group Activation for 145 Alive — VHF/Microwave News — UKEICC…

The Irish Radio Transmitters Society posts a weekly update listing several items, including IARU Region 1 Conference papers, a thank-you from Dublin Maker, an Irish Elf DX Group activation and VHF/microwave news.

September-October 2026 eTCA is now available

The digital edition of the September-October 2026 issue of TCA, the Canadian amateur radio magazine, can now be viewed or downloaded. The printed copy has gone to the printer.

Kurzbericht 6. EMC-Level 1 Videokonferenz 2026

Short report: 6th EMC Level 1 video conference 2026

The Swiss society summarizes its sixth EMC video conference of 2026, which covered smart meter interference cases, a 137 kHz band fix, ferrite suppression of a solar installation, and IARU Region 1 conference agenda items. The next session is September 29.

З Днем Незалежності України!

Happy Independence Day of Ukraine!

The Ukrainian Amateur Radio League posts a greeting for Ukraine's Independence Day.

23-Aug-2026 IRTS Appoints HAREC licence exam coordinator and Chief Morse Tester — South Dublin Radio Club at Dublin Maker Festival and Upcoming Remote Station Talk — Shannon…

The Irish Radio Transmitters Society weekly update reports appointments of a HAREC licence exam coordinator and a Chief Morse Tester, plus South Dublin Radio Club at Dublin Maker and an upcoming remote station talk.

Grosse Ehre der USKA durch die ETH Zürich

Great Honour for USKA from ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich has added the USKA magazine HBradio to its E-Periodica library. Issues from 2008 to early 2026 are free to download; the newest issue stays members-only for a month.

Tellime T-särke ja ERAÜ embleeme

Ordering ERAÜ T-shirts and emblems

The Estonian society asks those who ordered club T-shirts and logo patches to pay now. Shirts cost 15 EUR and patches 5 EUR, with hand delivery expected around October.

16-Aug-2026 IRTS Hamfest 2026 — Shannon Basin Radio Club Invitation for SSB Field Day — Silent Key : Michael White EI5EAB — Galway Radio Experimenters Club s Trip to Inishbofin…

An IRTS news roundup dated 16 August 2026 lists a hamfest, an SSB Field Day invitation from Shannon Basin Radio Club, a silent key notice for Michael White EI5EAB, and a club trip to Inishbofin.

De VRZA vergoedt je examengeld !!

The VRZA reimburses your exam fee

The VRZA will refund the exam fee once to every member who sits the N or F exam between 22 November 2026 and 21 November 2027, provided 2027 dues are paid and a claim form is submitted.

Fout in CQ-PA van juli/augustus

Error in the July/August issue of CQ-PA

The CQ-PA editors correct an error in the July/August issue, where scanning software garbled a text by PD0RUN on page 52. The original text is now published, and the editors say they will change their process.

Videos und Pressespiegel

Videos and press review

ÖVSV lists recent media coverage and videos about Austrian amateur radio, including items on a DX camp in Döbriach, young people contacting space from Wagrain, a SOTA video and a jubilee meeting in Gosau.

09-Aug-2026 Important IRTS Statement — IRTS Hamfest 2026 — North Dublin Radio Club Lighthouse Weekend — TOG Hackerspace at Dublin Maker 2026 — Silent Key : Paddy Ronaghan EI6CV…

The IRTS news bulletin of 9 August covers an important society statement, the IRTS Hamfest 2026, a lighthouse weekend and a Dublin Maker appearance. It also reports the death of Paddy Ronaghan EI6CV.