, Maritime Radio Day (MRD) 2026 is now open for registration. Organised by the Radio Officers’ Association (ROA), this is an occasion for former R/Os, both seagoing and coast station, to contact each other and exchange signal reports (QSA/QRK) on the amateur bands in cw.
It is open to all - as a ‘friend of MRD’. Its not a competition, You might just enjoy listening to and/or working ex professional morse operators.
Held on the 14th and 15th of April, details can found at **www.radioofficers.com/mrd-home/mrd-rules/** Just exchange QRK/QSA and say you are a ‘friend of MRD’. No need to chat if you don’t want to.
To take part you need to register - (I can’t remember when the registration ends)