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Binar-567 nearing launch – three CubeSats with amateur UHF
Binar-5, Binar-6 and Binar-7 are being prepared for a flight to the ISS. All three satellites have been assigned coordinated frequencies in the 70 cm band, and radio amateurs are expected to be directly involved in the mission.
TM4GGR on the bands during the solo round-the-world race
Radio Club Vendéen F6KUF is operating under a special callsign TM4GGR associated with the Golden Globe Race 2026. The activity will continue until 9 October, while the sailors continue their solo voyage around the globe.
RSGB Convention 2026 – over 50 lectures, workshops and meetings
From 9 to 11 October, Milton Keynes will host one of the UK's most important amateur-radio gatherings. The programme will cover measurement technology, AI, satellites, DX and the future of amateur radio.
World Space Week 2026 – radio amateurs will show how radio reaches into space
World Space Week will take place from 4 to 10 October. RSGB encourages clubs and individual radio amateurs to organise demonstrations of satellite communications, ISS reception and activities focused on space technologies.
One Hundred Years of Lviv Amateur Radio – LKK Anniversary Celebration at ATRIC-2026
From 15 to 17 October, Lviv Polytechnic will host the ATRIC-2026 international conference dedicated to the centenary of the Lviv amateur-radio movement. On the final day, a ceremonial meeting of the Lviv Amateur Radio Club will be held.
Burzenin 2026 – three days of technology, building and amateur-radio gatherings
The Burzenin Amateur Radio Technical Convention once again brought together lectures, practical workshops, PUK projects, antennas, measurements and face-to-face meetings among people interested in radio technology. This year’s event took place on 11–13 September at the Sportowa Osada resort.
National Hamfest 2026 – the UK's largest radio gathering is just a week away
On 25 and 26 September, Newark Showground will once again be filled with radio equipment, clubs and radio amateurs. The RSGB updated the event information on 15 September.
The Yagi Antenna Turns 100 – Special Contest University Webinar
On September 19, Greg W8WWV will host a free online session devoted to the history and development of one of the best-known directional antennas in amateur radio.
Amateur radio operators to prepare for the big ShakeOut with Winlink
An open training session on amateur radio operators’ participation in the global Great ShakeOut exercise will take place on September 23. The program will include practical use of Winlink to report earthquake impacts.