Amateur radio current affairs

News

A curated selection of local, Argentine, regional and international amateur radio developments. Each item is summarized and linked to its original source.

Coverage focuses on activities, DX and IOTA, satellites, spectrum, propagation, technology, institutions and education.

Updated: September 30, 2026
Argentina

Argentine Amateur Radio Day activity week set for October 17–25

Radio Club Argentino is inviting clubs across the country to open their stations and get on the air around the October 21 national celebration.

Source: Radio Club Argentino ↗
Argentina

Villa María to host the 2026 Amateur Radio Meeting

The October 11 gathering in Córdoba is expected to include technical talks, a YOTA space, hamfest, exhibition, live streaming and social activities.

Source: Radio Club Argentino ↗
Region 2

CX1AA combines radio history and cultural heritage in Montevideo

Radio Club Uruguayo will present a chronological radio communications exhibit during Uruguay’s Heritage Weekend on October 3 and 4.

Source: Radio Club Uruguayo ↗
Satellites

AMSAT previews ARISS SSTV and new amateur satellite payloads

ANS-270 highlights ARISS SSTV Series 33, Transporter-18 amateur payloads, new PocketQubes and recent frequency-coordination activity.

Source: AMSAT ↗
International

GB2RS weekly coverage: DX, contests, propagation and special events

RSGB’s weekly broadcast news continues to bring together operating information, propagation updates, events, contests and institutional news.

Source: RSGB ↗
Spectrum

IARU maintains concerns over TT&C use of 430–440 MHz

IARU objected to emergency satellite telemetry, tracking and control operations being authorized in spectrum allocated to the amateur services and said it would continue monitoring the issue.

Source: IARU ↗