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 2026
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Official ARRL Contest Calendar |
| December 26, 2025-January 4, 2026
Tue 2:00 pm-1:59 pm HST |
D-STAR QSO Party 2025 |
| Sun December 31, 2025 2:00 pm HST to Mon January 1, 2026 1:59 pm HST | ARRL Straight Key Night |
| January 7, 2026+
Sun 8:00 am to 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL Year of the Club
|
| January 3, 2026
Sun 8:00 am to 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL Kids Day |
| January 3-4, 2026
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL RTTY Roundup |
| January 17-18, 2026
Sat 9:00 am to Sun 3:59 pm HST |
ARRL January VHF Contest |
| February 9-13, 2026
Mon 3 am to Fri 1:59 pm HST |
School Club Roundup |
| February 20-21, 2026
Fri 2 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL DX Contest - CW |
| February 21, 2026
Sat 9:30 am to 1 pm HST |
Big Island International Hamfest, BIARC and KHRC, Big Island, Waimea Community Center, 65-1260 Kawaihae Road, 147.32+ PL 100.0 Waimea Sponsored by the Kohala Hamakua Radio Club (KHRC). For more information: Steve Milner – [email protected] |
| March 6-8, 2026
Fri 2 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL DX Contest - Phone |
| March 7, 2026
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 18-24, 2026 |
ARRL Year of the Club America250 WAS - Hawaii
|
| March 27-29, 2026
Fri 2 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
CQ WPX Contest - Phone |
| April 19, 2026
Sun 8:00 am to 1:59 pm HST |
Rookie Roundup - Phone |
| April 30, 2026 (?)
Wed 9:00 am to 12 noon HST(?) |
Makani Pahili Hurricane Exercise - Day 1
|
| May 5, 2026
Wed 9:00 am to 12 noon HST(?) |
Makani Pahili Hurricane Exercise - Day 2
|
| May 6, 2026
Wed 9:00 am to 12 noon HST(?) |
Makani Pahili Hurricane Exercise - Day 3
|
| Fri May 29-31, 2026
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
CQ WPX Contest - CW | June 5-7, 2026
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
International Digital Contest |
| June 5-7, 2026
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 2:00 pm |
Museum Ships Weekend (See USS Missouri) |
| June 13-14, 2026
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 5:59 pm HST |
ARRL June VHF Contest |
| June 20, 2026
Sat 8:00 am to 2:00 pm HST |
ARRL Kids Day |
| June 27-28, 2026
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 10:59 am HST |
ARRL Field Day and Hawaii Field Day |
| July 11-12, 2026
Sat 2:00 am to Sun 1:59 am HST |
IARU HF World Championship |
| Aug 1-2, 2026
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 7:59 am HST |
222 MHz and Up Distances |
| August 7-9, 2026
Fri 6:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL EME - 2.3 GHz & Up - Wknd 1 |
| August 15-17, 2026
Fri 11:00 pm to Sun 11:59 PM HST |
ARRL 10 GHz & Up - Round 1 |
| Aug 16, 2026
Sun 8:00 am to 1:59 pm HST |
Rookie Roundup - RTTY |
| August 22-24, 2026
Sat 6:00 am to Sun 4:00 pm HST |
Hawaii QSO Party |
| September 4-6, 2026
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL EME - 2.3 GHz & Up - Wknd 2 |
| September 12-13, 2026
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 4:59 pm HST |
ARRL September VHF Contest |
| September 27, 2026
Sun 3:00 to 5:00 pm HST |
Hawaiian Island Grid Madness |
| September 19-21, 2026
Fri 11:00 pm to Sun 11:59 pm HST |
ARRL 10 GHz & Up - Round 2 |
| September 25-27, 2026
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
CQ World Wide Contest - RTTY |
| October 3, 2026 (?)
Sat 9:00 am to 12 noon HST |
ARRL Simulated Emergency Test |
| October 19-23, 2026
Mon 3 am HST to Fri 1:59 pm HST |
School Club Roundup |
| October 23-25, 2026
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
CQ World Wide Contest - Phone |
| October 30-November 1, 2026
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL EME - 50 to 1296 MHz - Wknd 2 |
| November 6 - November 8, 2026
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL Sweepstakes Contest - CW |
| November 20-23, 2026
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL Sweepstakes Contest - Phone |
| November 27-29, 2026
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
CQ World Wide Contest - CW |
| November 27-29, 2026
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL EME - 50 to 1296 MHz - Wknd 3 |
| Fri December 4, 2026+ (?) | SKYWARN Recognition Day |
| December 4-6, 2026
Fri 12:00 pm to Sun 5:59 am |
ARRL 160 Meter Contest |
| December 11-13, 2026
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL 10 Meter Contest |
| December 13, 2026
Sunday HST |
Communications for Honolulu Marathon. Email Greg NH6ZS for more details. |
| December 13, 2026
Saturday HST (?) |
EARC Mini-Field Day, Maunalua Bay |
| December 20, 2026
Sun 8:00 am to 1:59 pm HST |
Rookie Roundup - CW |
| December 26, 2026-January 4, 2027
Tue 2:00 pm-1:59 pm HST |
D-STAR QSO Party 2026
|
| Updated Monthly | ARRL Pacific Section News |
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