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Last Website Update - September 18, 2023

Swains 2023

October 4 - 17, 2023
W8S, Swains Island DXpedition

On October 4th 2023, a band of ten experienced ham radio DXpeditioners will be QRV from Swains Island in the South Pacific. This is a much sought after QSO as Swains is ranked #27 on the Club Log most wanted DXCC list.

2023 Swains Island DXpedition on DXWorld

Yorktown Special Event

Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 1400Z-2000Z
K4RC, Williamsburg, VA

Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club will be operating from Yorktown, VA celebrating the anniversary the last major battle of the Revolution and the surrender of the English Army under Lord Cornwallis to the combined American and French forces. Operating frequencies will be 7.265 14.265. Visit K4RC for up-to-date information.

YOTA Contest 2023

December 30, 2023 - 1200 – 2359 UTC

This event takes place three times each year and is open to all ham radio operators. Its aim is to increase youth activity on the air, strengthening the reputation of the YOTA program, and demonstrate the support for youth in Ham radio across the world.

Visit the YOTA website for complete information.