YO DX HF
CONTEST 2026

Meet Romania. Work the World.

Join thousands of amateur radio operators for 24 hours of worldwide HF competition and discover Romania on the air.

Date
22-23 August 2026
Duration
24 Hours
Modes
CW • SSB
Romania's Largest International HF Contest
24
Hours Continuous operation
160+
DXCC Expected participation
8
Categories Including YN & SWL
Worldwide
Meet Romania. Work the World.

Welcome to YO DX HF Contest 2026

Romania's Largest International Amateur Radio Competition

The Romanian Amateur Radio Federation warmly invites amateur radio operators and SWLs from around the world to participate in the YO DX HF Contest 2026.

Join us for 24 hours of exciting DX, worldwide competition and the opportunity to meet stations from every continent.

Radio Station

Why Participate in YO DX HF?

Work The World

Work stations from every continent.

Meet Romania

Excellent opportunity to meet Romanian stations.

Top Competition

Compete in one of Eastern Europe's premier HF contests.

For Everyone

Categories for Youngsters, Novices and SWLs.

Awards

Awards and certificates for top performers.

Contest Period

  • 22–23 AUGUST 2026
  • SATURDAY 12:00 UTC
  • SUNDAY 11:59:59 UTC
24 HOURS

Categories

SOAB MIX HP
SOAB MIX LP
SOAB CW
SOAB SSB
SOSB MIX
MOST
YN (Youngster)
SWL
Bands and Modes
  • All HF amateur bands (3.5 MHz to 28 MHz)
  • WARC bands excluded
CW
SSB