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The Art of Making a Contact By Radio

While "amateur" means "for love", many amateur radio operators approach the pastime and contributions of amateur radio with as much zeal and passion as their professional interests. It is more than a hobby. It's a world of continual discovery, knowledge, and friendships beyond compare. Lifetime friendships and knowledge that enhance careers, families, your community.

The menu on the left will take you to my regular web pages. The notes below capture recent activities and tell of upcoming events. You can also get news at the ARRL Pacific Section web page.

There's so much to write about amateur radio, and there's just not enough time to make all the web pages that I would like. Enjoy, and feel free to drop me an e-mail if you have any questions. -- Ron, KH6D

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"Amateur Radio -- Staying connected in times of emergency." - Robin, AH6CP January 18, 2010

"Get knowledgeable and proficient in amateur radio now. There's not enough time to learn during an emergency." - Ron, KH6D October 24, 2010


Hawaii Calendar of Events for 2024

January 3, 2024, updated January 3, 2024

Amateur radio clubs and organizations around Hawaii sponsor or participate in a variety of operating events and meetings. This is a list of key events around the state. Dates marked with (?) are guesstimates based on previous year's schedule.

Date Event
2024 Official ARRL Contest Calendar
Sun December 31, 2023 2:00 pm HST to Mon January 1, 2024 1:59 pm HST ARRL Straight Key Night
January 6, 2024
Sun 8:00 am to 1:59 pm HST
ARRL Kids Day
January 6-7, 2024
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 1:59 pm HST
ARRL RTTY Roundup
January 20-21, 2024
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 5:59 pm HST
ARRL January VHF Contest
January 20, 2024
Sat 9 am to 2 pm HST
Big Island International Hamfest, BIARC and KHRC, Big Island, Waimea Community Center, 65-1260 Kawaihae Road, 147.32+ PL 100.0 Waimea For more information: Steve Milner – [email protected]
February 12-16, 2024
Mon 3 am to Fri 1:59 pm HST
School Club Roundup
February 16-18, 2024
Fri 2 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST
ARRL DX Contest - CW
February 20, 2024
Fri 4 pm ET
ARRL Pacific Section Manager ballots due at ARRL HQ
March 1-3, 2024
Fri 2 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST
ARRL DX Contest - Phone
March 2, 2024
Sat 9:00-12:00 noon
EARC Swap Meet, 891 Valkenburg St. For info and to reserve a seller's table, contact Pono WH6CPH at gmail.com
March 29-31, 2024
Fri 2 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST
CQ WPX Contest - Phone
April 21, 2024
Sun 8:00 am to 1:59 pm HST
Rookie Roundup - Phone
Fri May 24-26, 2023
Sun 8:00 am to 1:59 pm HST
CQ WPX Contest - CW
Sat May 27, 2023 (?) American Red Cross Hurricane Exercise
June 1-2, 2024
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 1:59 pm HST
International Digital Contest
June 3, 2023+ (old)
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 2:00 pm
Museum Ships Weekend (See USS Missouri)
June 8-9, 2024
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 5:59 pm HST
ARRL June VHF Contest
June 15, 2024
Sat 8:00 am to 2:00 pm HST
ARRL Kids Day
June 22-23, 2024
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 10:59 am HST
ARRL Field Day and Hawaii Field Day
July 13-14, 2024
Sat 2:00 am to Sun 1:59 pm HST
IARU HF World Championship
Aug 3-4, 2024
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 1:59 pm HST
222 MHz and Up Distances
August 17-18, 2024
Sat 6:00 am to Sun midnight HST
ARRL 10 GHz & Up - Round 1
Aug 18, 2024
Sun 8:00 am to 1:59 pm HST
Rookie Roundup - RTTY
August 24-25, 2024
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST
ARRL EME - 2.3 GHz & Up - Wknd 1
Sat August 24-26, 2024 Hawaii QSO Party
September 14-15, 2024
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 5:59 pm HST
ARRL September VHF Contest
September 15, 2024 (?)
Sun 1:00 to 5:00 pm HST
Hawaiian Island Grid Madness
September 21-22, 2024
Sat 6:00 am to Sun midnight HST
ARRL 10 GHz & Up - Round 2
September 21-22, 2024
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST
ARRL EME - 2.3 GHz & Up - Wknd 2
September 24, 2023 (old)
Sun
Geek Meet XIV
September 27-29, 2024
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST
CQ World Wide Contest - RTTY
October 5, 2024 (?)
Sat 9:00 am to 12 noon HST
ARRL Simulated Emergency Test New
October 21-25, 2024
Mon 3 am HST to Fri 1:59 pm HST
School Club Roundup
October 25-27, 2024
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST
CQ World Wide Contest - Phone
October 19-20, 2024
Fri
ARRL EME - 50 to 1296 MHz - Wknd 3
November 1-3, 2024
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST
ARRL Sweepstakes Contest - CW
November 15-17, 2024
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST
ARRL Sweepstakes Contest - Phone
November 22-24, 2024
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST
CQ World Wide Contest - CW
Fri December 6?, 2024+ SKYWARN Recognition Day
December 6-7, 2024
Fri 12:00 pm to Sun 5:59 am
ARRL 160 Meter Contest
December 14-15, 2024
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST
ARRL 10 Meter Contest
December 8, 2024
Sunday HST
Communications for Honolulu Marathon. Email Greg NH6ZS for more details.
December 21?, 2024
Saturday HST
EARC Mini-Field Day, Wahiawa
December 22, 2024
Sun 8:00 am to 1:59 pm HST
Rookie Roundup - CW
December 26, 2023-January 4, 2024
Tue 2:00 pm-1:59 pm HST
D-STAR QSO Party 2023 New
Sat Sept 2, 2023(?) USS Missouri, KH6BB, Anniversary of the End of WWII
Updated Monthly ARRL Pacific Section News

COVID Travel Information for Hawaii, State Portal

January 8, 2022

For information on COVID travel information for the State of Hawaii, click on this link.

State of Hawaii Mobile Electronics Law

January 8, 2022

For information on the State of Hawaii law regarding using electronics while mobile, click on this link.

Hawaii Emergency Management Agency information

January 4, 2024

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Types of Disasters in Hawaii

January 4, 2024

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Tsunami inundation maps for Hawaii

January 4, 2024

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State of Hawaii Emergency Management Plans

January 4, 2024

For information on the Emergency Management Plans for the State of Hawaii, click on this link.

Information on Hawaii VHF/UHF Repeaters

December 25, 2022

For information on the Amateur Radio VHF/UHF Repeaters in Hawaii, click on this link.

Information on Hawaii Amateur Radio Emergency Communications

January 8, 2022

For information on the Amateur Radio emergency communications in Hawaii, click on this link.

Hawaii ARES

January 8, 2022 updated April 30, 2022

For information on the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) in Hawaii, click on this link.

The AH6RH archives

January 3, 2024

If you're looking for past items, click here.

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