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GB2CG Puts the Commonwealth Games on the Amateur Radio Airwaves
28/
07/
2026
Operating from the Stirling and District Amateur Radio Society (GM6NX) in Scotland, GB2CG commenced transmissions on Sunday 19 July and will be active on an ad hoc basis through until 13 August 2026.
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Young Operators to Lead Christmas Island DXpedition
27/
07/
2026
One of amateur radio's most anticipated DXpeditions of 2026 is shaping up with a strong focus on developing the next generation of DXers.
From 16 November to 4 December 2026, the Pacific Islands DXpedition Group (PIDXG), in cooperation with Youth on the Air (YOTA), plans to activate Christmas Island (VK9X) using the callsign VK9XY.
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FT8, VHF Pioneers and a New Club Community Column in AR Issue 4
26/
07/
2026
Roger Harrison VK2ZRH reveals more of what readers can expect in Issue 4 of Amateur Radio magazine, with the theme of Back to Basics extending from modern digital modes to the pioneering days of Australian VHF operation.
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ACMA Crackdown Sees Sharp Drop in Illegal Radiocommunications Devices
25/
07/
2026
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has reported a significant reduction in the number of illegal and non-compliant radiocommunications devices being offered for sale online, following its ongoing compliance campaign and the introduction of the Equipment Safety Pledge.
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Could Your Club Help a School Talk to the International Space Station?
24/
07/
2026
Imagine the excitement of students asking questions directly to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. It's an unforgettable STEM experience, and your amateur radio club could help make it happen.
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Winlink: Email Over Radio When All Else Fails
23/
07/
2026
What happens when the internet goes down, mobile phone networks fail, or natural disasters isolate communities? WinLink is what happens!
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IARU Contest Region 3 Winners
22/
07/
2026
The WIA has for many years acknowledged the contribution of Michael Owen, VK3KI (SK), has made through his many years of service to the IARU globally.
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Discover the Grote Reber Museum – Where Amateur Radio Meets the Birth of Radio Astronomy
22/
07/
2026
If you're visiting southern Tasmania, one destination should be on every amateur radio operator's bucket list: the Grote Reber Museum at the University of Tasmania's Mt Pleasant Radio Observatory near Cambridge.
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National AusAlert Test Set for Monday 27 July
21/
07/
2026
Australians are being encouraged to prepare for the nationwide test of the new AusAlert emergency warning system, which will take place on Monday 27 July 2026.
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Step Back in Time at the Kurrajong Radio Museum
20/
07/
2026
Hidden in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, just over an hour from central Sydney, the Kurrajong Radio Museum is one of Australia's great hidden treasures for radio enthusiasts.
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One App. Multiple Amateur Radio Networks.
19/
07/
2026
Imagine accessing AllStarLink, EchoLink, DMR (BrandMeister & TGIF), M17, IAX Direct and YSF from a single application.
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Ready to become a Midnight Runner?
18/
07/
2026
Irish amateur Ian EI3LH has come up with the delightfully unofficial "Midnight Runners" challenge. The idea is beautifully simple: make 12 contacts on the 12 metre band.
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Affiliated Clubs Presidents' Webinar Draws Strong National Participation
17/
07/
2026
A Wireless Institute of Australia's Affiliated Clubs Presidents' Webinar for 2026 was held on Sunday 12 July, attracting participants from affiliated clubs across Australia.
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Amateur Radio Magazine Issue 4 Is On Its Way!
16/
07/
2026
The next edition of Amateur Radio magazine is on schedule, on budget and now rolling its way to members and newsagents across Australia.
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When Plan A Fails: Why Amateur Radio Still Matters
16/
07/
2026
Recent events have provided a timely reminder that even the most sophisticated communications networks are not immune from failure.
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RadioID.net Introduces Annual DMR ID Verification Process
15/
07/
2026
If you use DMR, now is a good time to make sure your RadioID.net account details, particularly your email address, are up to date.
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World Wide Award (WWA) operations in the WARC bands
13/
07/
2026
The WWA organizers describe this event as an “activity” rather than a contest and therefore do not consider it subject to IARU Resolution 17-1.
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Get Ready for the VK Trans-Tasman Low Band Contest - Saturday 18 July
12/
07/
2026
Dust off your HF antennas and prepare for an evening of friendly competition across the Tasman, with the VK Trans-Tasman Low Band Contest taking place on Saturday 18 July.
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WIA Affiliated Clubs Presidents Webinar to Bring Clubs Together
11/
07/
2026
The Wireless Institute of Australia is looking forward to welcoming Affiliated Club Presidents from across the country to the next WIA Affiliated Clubs Presidents Webinar, taking place at 4:00 pm AEST on Sunday 12th July via Microsoft Teams.
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Hunt for Radio Treasure at the AHARS Big Annual Buy & Sell
10/
07/
2026
REMINDER - If you're looking to add a new radio to the shack, track down that elusive component, clear out surplus equipment or simply catch up with fellow amateurs over a coffee, the Adelaide Hills Amateur Radio Society's Big Annual Buy & Sell is well worth putting on your calendar.
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Spectrum, Innovation and the Future: Registrations Open for ACMA RadComms 2026
09/
07/
2026
Australia's premier spectrum management conference is back, with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) opening registrations for RadComms 2026.
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More Than Radios: How WICEN NSW Helped Support a Medical Breakthrough
08/
07/
2026
For many years, WICEN NSW volunteers have provided safety communications for the annual Hawkesbury Canoe Classic, a gruelling overnight paddle on the Hawkesbury River organised by the Arrow Foundation.
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