SpringWire Event
Kick off the season on the air! SpringWire is your chance to warm up your mic, stretch your signal, and see how far your voice can travel.
Event Dates: April 15th through April 30th
Overview:
The SpringWire event is a two-week on-air SSB activity created to help licensed amateur radio operators test their equipment, evaluate signal performance, and enjoy friendly voice contacts across multiple bands. SpringWire is all about getting on the air, improving your setup, and connecting with other operators across the map.
Operating Guidelines:
- This is a Single Sideband (SSB) voice event only.
- Participants may contact any other station once per day on each authorized band.
- A new day begins at 00:00 UTC.
- Contacts may be made anywhere within the Technician class portion of each band plan.
Suggested Monitoring & Calling Frequencies:
Although any frequency within your privileges may be used, the following SSB frequencies are recommended as general gathering or monitoring points for making contacts:
- 2 Meters SSB – 144.230 MHz
- 6 Meters SSB – 50.130 MHz
- 10 Meters SSB – 28.420 MHz
Purpose:
SpringWire encourages operators to put their voice stations to the test — whether you’re running a base station, mobile rig, or portable setup. The event promotes good operating practices, band awareness, and real-world station evaluation while keeping the focus on clear, effective SSB communication.
Participation:
All licensed amateur operators are welcome to join in. There’s no formal registration required — just get on the air and start making contacts! Log each confirmed contact with date, time (UTC), frequency, and call signs.
Event Highlights:
- Two full weeks of on-air SSB activity
- Open to all licensed amateur operators
- Daily contact limits keep the event balanced and fun
- Encourages Technician class participation and band exploration
Get your mic checked, tune your rig, and get ready to go live — SpringWire is your chance to shake off the winter dust, stretch your signal, and make your voice heard!
