Today on the Bands — Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Summer's calendar is filling up fast, with Field Day prep underway, the 13 Colonies event tying into America's 250th, and portable ops criss-crossing the UK. Throw in fresh QSL targets from Armenia and Easter Island, a Hamvention afterglow activation, and a nod to amateur radio's 101st year, and there's plenty to chase from the shack or the field.
- 01 Start Planning for ARRL Field Day 2026
It's never too early to sort out gear, antennas, and club logistics, and ARRL is nudging you to start planning the year's biggest operating event now.
Read at source ↗ - 02 The 13 Colonies Special Operating Event is Coming Soon. Are You Ready to Make a Clean Sweep?
Working all thirteen original colonies for a clean sweep gains extra meaning this year as the event coincides with America's 250th anniversary.
Read at source ↗ - 03 Summer in the UK: Please Put These Callsigns in Your HamAlert!
K4SWL will be working portable across the UK all summer, so loading his callsigns into HamAlert could net you a tidy transatlantic catch.
Read at source ↗ - 04 It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from DXCC Entities Active in June 2026
Armenia and Easter Island headline June's activations, a welcome reminder to check the bands if those entities are still missing from your DXCC totals.
Read at source ↗ - 05 HRWB Post-Hamvention: Borrowed Gear, Good Friends, and a Brilliant Activation
Lingering in Dayton after Hamvention, the Ham Radio Workbench crew proves a borrowed rig and good company can still make for a memorable activation.
Read at source ↗ - 06 DXing Comes to the Madison Clinic
DXing earns a spot at the broadcasters' Madison Clinic for the first time this September, a nice bridge between professional and hobbyist radio worlds.
Read at source ↗ - 07 Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2610
The DXZone's latest roundup is a handy way to discover fresh links and resources curated from across the amateur radio web.
Read at source ↗ - 08 World Amateur Radio Day 2026: One Hundred and One Years On the Air
World Amateur Radio Day marks 101 years of the IARU and our shared hobby, a fitting moment to reflect on a century-plus on the air.
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