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CR26RRC

4L5A — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:16:49 GMT

CR26RRC.
Sergey M0MSV and Andrey RZ3EM, with the support of friends from Associação de Radioamadores dos Açores, plan to appear on the air from various locations of the Azores Islands as CR26RRC from 10.03 to 14.03. It is planned to activate various islands of the Azores Archipelago / SOTA / WFF CUFF. Exact references - check with the operators during QSOs. QSL via RZ3EC.

4S77SL

4L5A — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:06:33 GMT

4S77SL. Radio Amateurs from Sri Lanka will be active using special call sign 4S77SL from Sri Lanka, 2 - 9 February 2026, commemorating Sri Lanka 77th Independence Day.
Information from their QRZ page:
4S77SL is a Special Commemorative Amateur Radio Callsign operated by the Radio Society of Sri Lanka (RSSL) to celebrate Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day (4 February 2026).

This special event operation aims to share Sri Lanka’s independence celebrations with the global amateur radio community through friendly on-air activity and international goodwill.

On the occasion of Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day, the Radio Society of Sri Lanka extends its warm greetings to radio amateurs and DXers around the world.

We thank you for contacting 4S77SL and for sharing this historic national celebration with us over the air. Your signals, reports, and goodwill are a reminder of the unique power of amateur radio to connect people beyond borders.

DXers and radio amateurs are warmly invited to visit Sri Lanka, an island rich in history, culture, natural beauty, and amateur radio activity. Whether you come for DXpeditions, technical collaboration, or simply to enjoy our heritage and hospitality, you will always be welcome.

We look forward to meeting you on the air; and one day, in person.

Event Details
•Event: Sri Lanka 77th Independence Day
•Special Callsign: 4S77SL
•Bands : All bands All Modes
•Beacon : CW Beacon on 144.470 MHz
•Operation Period: 02 February 2026 to 09 February 2026
•Organized by: Radio Society of Sri Lanka (RSSL)

QSL Information

Electronic Special QSL (eQSL-style) will be issued for:

1.All stations that log QSOs with 4S77SL, and

2.SWL reports for the CW Beacon, submitted to:

Please include (but not limited to);
•Your callsign / name
•Date & time (UTC)
•Band / frequency
•Mode
•Signal report (if applicable)
•QTH
•For SWL: detailed reception report and receiver/antenna info (recommended) along with a recording

QSL Routes

•QSL via RSSL Bureau

•Direct / Bureau Address:
Radio Society of Sri Lanka (RSSL)
P.O. Box 907, Colombo, WP, Sri Lanka

•SWL Reports : info@rssl.lk

Participation Note (RSSL Members)

Members of the Radio Society of Sri Lanka are encouraged to actively use 4S77SL on air during the operating period to maximize global participation and commemorate this national milestone.

Thank You

Thank you for contacting 4S77SL and for celebrating Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day with us on the air.

73!
Radio Society of Sri Lanka (RSSL)

AX3DA

4L5A — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:40:23 GMT

AX3DA, Paul Albers, VK3DA is receive special call sign AX3DA and will be active from Westernport Bay, Mornington Peninsula, Australia.
He will use AX3DA call sign during special events as ANZAC Day, Australia Day.
QSL via LOTW, QRZ com Log Book.

EN100WLKK

4L5A — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:43:57 GMT

EN100WLKK. Radio Amateurs members of Lviv shortwave Club will be active using special call sign EN100WLKK from Lviv, Ukraine, commemorating 100th Anniversary.
They will operate on HF Bands.
QSL via UR4WWE.
Information from their QRZ page:
The Lviv Shortwave Club (Lwowski Klub Krótkofalowców - "LKK") was founded in Lviv in 1926 and it was one of the largest European clubs before World War II.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of this event, the LKK established a radio amateur diploma "100 years of the Lviv Shortwave Club".
The diploma is awarded for establishing contscts on HF and VHF with the ARS of the Lviv region.

The diploma program begins on 01.01.2026.
To receive a diploma, European stations must score 5 points, non-European stations must score 3 points.

Duplicate contacts with the same station are counted on the same band only for work with different mode and on different bands.
QSOs with the ARS of the Lviv region gives 1 point and with a SES call sign - 2 points.
The diploma is permanent, free of charge and is issued in electronic form.
To receive a diploma, send GCR list to the email address of the diploma manager: ur5whq@ukr.net

Note: The affiliation of the ARS to the Lviv region is determined by the first letter W in the suffix of the call sign. For example: UR4WXN, UX5WU - letter W means that the station belongs to the Lviv region.

EM100WLKK

4L5A — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:01:14 GMT

EM100WLKK. Radio Amateurs members of the Lviv Shortwave Club, LKK, UR4WWE will be active using special call sign EM100WLKK from Lviv, Ukraine, commemorating 100th Anniversary.
They will operate on HF Bands.
QSL via UR4WWE.