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CQ Pride Event Begins Today

The CQ Pride special event is on the air celebrating pride month and inclusion in amateur radio.

CQ Pride is intended to be a relaxed event accessible to operators of all skill levels, qualifications, and equipment. Inspired by events like Meme Appreciation Month and 13 Colonies, CQ Pride will include several special event callsigns for you to log.

The special event runs June 7-17. Collecting all 4 QSL cards will combine to form a special poster. More details including callsigns, bands, and modes.

Source: Pride Radio Group open_in_new

13 Colonies Special Event 2024

The 13 Colonies Special Event returns for 2024 and will take place July 1-7. 13 special callsigns will be on the air, each one representing one of the original 13 British colonies that were first established in 1607. Three additional bonus callsigns will be on the air representing Great Britain, France, and Philadelphia.

Certificates will be available whether you work one or all colonies. The bonus stations are not required to earn a clean sweep.

More information is available on the 13 Colonies Special Event website.

Source: 13 Colonies Special Event open_in_new

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