Week 33, 2026: the week in amateur radio

Notfunk in Kolumbien: Bitte Frequenzen freihalten!

Emergency radio in Colombia: please keep frequencies clear

After the severe Colombian earthquake knocked out mobile and data networks, amateurs carried emergency traffic for rescue groups. The IARU asks hams worldwide to keep frequencies clear.

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.

Earthquake in Indonesia: Communication Networks Disrupted

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia's Nusa Tenggara region on 15 August 2026, damaging buildings and disrupting communications in several affected areas.

Indonesia Earthquake — 15th August 2026 — UPDATE

The chair of the IARU Region 3 disaster communication committee reports on amateur activity in Indonesia after the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that hit the East Nusa Tenggara region on 15 August.

REQUEST TO KEEP EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES CLEAR FOLLOWING MAJOR EARTHQUAKE IN INDONESIA

IARU Region 3 asks amateurs to keep emergency frequencies clear after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara in Indonesia. Early reports describe building damage and disrupted communications in several areas.

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.

Colombia: Continuity of Communications via Amateur Radio

After the Colombian earthquake disrupted networks, amateurs restored key relay stations, linked parts of the country, and supplied equipment to firefighters and the Red Cross.

IARU Region 3 Advances Amateur Radio Interests at APT Conference preparatory group (APG) 27–3 in Sapporo, Japan

IARU Region 3 took part in a regional preparatory meeting for WRC-27 held in Sapporo, Japan, in late July, speaking for amateur and amateur-satellite spectrum interests ahead of the global conference.

Підтримай петицію за продовження санкцій RSGB

Support the petition to continue RSGB sanctions

The Ukrainian league relays a petition by two UK amateurs opposing RSGB's decision to lift, from 1 January 2027, restrictions on Russian and Belarusian entries in RSGB contests. It seeks 300 member signatures to call a meeting.

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.

IARU IWS Newsletter July 2026

The July 2026 newsletter of the IARU Intruder Watch Service, which tracks unauthorised signals in amateur bands, is available to read online.

Sambandstjenesten Innlandet bidrar under Landsskytterstevnet 2026

Innlandet communications service assists at the 2026 national shooting championship

Radio amateurs of the Innlandet communications service support the national shooting championship at Lesja, held 31 July to 7 August. About 4,500 shooters registered, up to 20,000 visitors are expected, and roughly 600 volunteers help run it.

US5WE – WAZ 6 метрів

US5WE – WAZ on 6 metres

The Ukrainian league congratulates US5WE on confirming all 40 CQ zones on 6 metres for the WAZ award. He is reported to be the ninth amateur worldwide to achieve this.

Noodverkeer aardbeving Colombia 10 augustus 2026

Emergency traffic after Colombia earthquake, 10 August 2026

After a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia on 10 August, Colombian league members are supporting the Red Cross with communications. Amateurs elsewhere were asked to keep IARU Region 2 emergency frequencies clear; a later update says they are released again.

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.

Amateur radio active in Colombian Earthquake 10-Aug-2026 — UPDATE

Members of the Colombian Amateur Radio League are active with the Colombian Red Cross after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake on 10 August 2026, according to the IARU Region 2 Emergency Coordinator, CO2JC.