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 2025
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Official ARRL Contest Calendar |
| December 26, 2023-January 4, 2024
Tue 2:00 pm-1:59 pm HST |
D-STAR QSO Party 2024 |
| Sun December 31, 2024 2:00 pm HST to Mon January 1, 2025 1:59 pm HST | ARRL Straight Key Night |
| January 4, 2025
Sun 8:00 am to 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL Kids Day |
| January 4-5, 2025
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL RTTY Roundup |
| January 18-19, 2025
Sat 9:00 am to Sun 5:59 pm HST |
ARRL January VHF Contest |
| February 10-14, 2025
Mon 3 am to Fri 1:59 pm HST |
School Club Roundup |
| February 14-16, 2025
Fri 2 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL DX Contest - CW |
| February 15, 2025
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] |
| February 28-March 2, 2025
Fri 2 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL DX Contest - Phone |
| March 28-30, 2025
Fri 2 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
CQ WPX Contest - Phone |
| April 13, 2025
Sun 8:00 am to 1:59 pm HST |
Rookie Roundup - Phone |
| April 19, 2025
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
|
| Fri May 23-25, 2025
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
CQ WPX Contest - CW |
| June 7-8, 2025
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
International Digital Contest |
| June 6-8, 2025
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 2:00 pm |
Museum Ships Weekend (See USS Missouri) |
| June 8-9, 2025
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 5:59 pm HST |
ARRL June VHF Contest |
| June 21, 2025
Sat 8:00 am to 2:00 pm HST |
ARRL Kids Day |
| June 28-29, 2025
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 10:59 am HST |
ARRL Field Day and Hawaii Field Day |
| July 12-13, 2025
Sat 2:00 am to Sun 1:59 am HST |
IARU HF World Championship |
| Aug 2-3, 2025
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 7:59 am HST |
222 MHz and Up Distances |
| August 16-18, 2025
Fri 11:00 pm to Sun midnight HST |
ARRL 10 GHz & Up - Round 1 |
| Aug 17, 2025
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 |
| August 22-24, 2025 | Hawaii QSO Party |
| September 13-14, 2025
Sat 8:00 am to Sun 4:59 pm HST |
ARRL September VHF Contest |
| September 14, 2025 (?)
Sun 1:00 to 5:00 pm HST |
Hawaiian Island Grid Madness |
| September 13-14, 2025
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL EME - 2.3 GHz & Up - Wknd 2 |
| September 20-22, 2025
Fri 11:00 pm to Sun 11:59 pm HST |
ARRL 10 GHz & Up - Round 2 |
| September 27-29, 2024
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
CQ World Wide Contest - RTTY |
| October 4, 2025 (?)
Sat 9:00 am to 12 noon HST |
ARRL Simulated Emergency Test
|
| October 10-12, 2025
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL EME - 50 to 1296 MHz - Wknd 3 |
| October 20-24, 2025
Mon 3 am HST to Fri 1:59 pm HST |
School Club Roundup |
| October 24-26, 2025
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
CQ World Wide Contest - Phone |
| October 31- November 2, 2025
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL Sweepstakes Contest - CW |
| November 7-9, 2025
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL EME - 50 to 1296 MHz - Wknd 3 |
| November 14-16, 2025
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL Sweepstakes Contest - Phone |
| November 28-30, 2025
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
CQ World Wide Contest - CW |
| Fri December 5, 2025+ (?) | SKYWARN Recognition Day |
| December 5-7, 2025
Fri 12:00 pm to Sun 5:59 am |
ARRL 160 Meter Contest |
| December 13-14, 2025
Fri 2:00 pm to Sun 1:59 pm HST |
ARRL 10 Meter Contest |
| December 14, 2025
Sunday HST |
Communications for Honolulu Marathon. Email Greg NH6ZS for more details. |
| December 13, 2025
Saturday HST |
EARC Mini-Field Day, Maunalua Bay |
| December 21, 2025
Sun 8:00 am to 1:59 pm HST |
Rookie Roundup - CW |
| December 26, 2025-January 4, 2026
Tue 2:00 pm-1:59 pm HST |
D-STAR QSO Party 2025
|
| Updated Monthly | ARRL Pacific Section News |
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