W1SYE crew ready to qualify Yarmouth Island ME121 Sept, 2019
Welcome – 2026 ~ USI’s 32nd year
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Today is: 12th June 2026
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WA004S San Juan - W7PIG SE
Jun 12, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Lee Folgedalen Your call K7IOC Your Email gailandlee@frontier.com Dates of operation Jun 12 to 14 Times you plan to operate (ZULU) 1900Z to 1900Z USI Island Number WA004S USI Island Name San Juan Call to be used for the operation W7PIG Bands 10, 15, 20, 40, 80 Modes SSB, FT8, CW(limited) Power 100 Additional details or information Spec Event: The Anniversary of the (not so well-known) 13-year, "Pig War" of San Juan Island.
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WA004S San Juan - W7PIG SE
Jun 12, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Lee Folgedalen Your call K7IOC Your Email gailandlee@frontier.com Dates of operation Jun 12 to 14 Times you plan to operate (ZULU) 1900Z to 1900Z USI Island Number WA004S USI Island Name San Juan Call to be used for the operation W7PIG Bands 10, 15, 20, 40, 80 Modes SSB, FT8, CW(limited) Power 100 Additional details or information Spec Event: The Anniversary of the (not so well-known) 13-year, "Pig War" of San Juan Island. -
WI044 Menasha - W9RWG
Jun 13, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
WI044 – Menasha Island Activation Plan
I'll be in the Appleton, Wisconsin area on June 13–14, 2026. One of my primary activation targets is WI044 – Menasha Island, which currently appears to be unqualified.
There appears to be a municipal trail/public access area on the northwest side of the island that looks promising for a portable setup.
At this time, I don't know exactly when I'll be able to operate. We have a ball game scheduled, and I'll be riding with another party, so my arrival time in the area is uncertain. Depending on how the weekend unfolds, the activation may take place Saturday or Sunday.
I'll post another update once I arrive on the island and have a station set up.
Planned Station
• 100-watt HF station
• 49:1 End-Fed Half-Wave antenna
• SSB Phone
• FT8
If all goes as planned, this will be an opportunity to help put another Wisconsin island on the air.
73,
W9RWG
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Welcome to the U.S. Islands Awards Program (USI) website. USI is an amateur radio award program centered around chasing and activating river, lake, and ocean shore islands within the 50 United States and its Territories and Protectorates.
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U.S. Islands is a great way to go on a mini-DXpedition without spending a lot of money. Discovering islands in your own backyard and setting up a station outdoors is always a good time. If hams have only operated outdoors during Field Day, we offer another route to get outside and enjoy portable ham radio in a different way.
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- One-Day-Getaway (1DG) is just that, a casual day of island portable operations the second Saturday of May. Activating or qualifying a new island, 1DG is a perfect way to hone your on the air operating skills and perfect your portable or mobile “field day kit”.
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Webmaster’s Photo Pick
On 2/10/2026, Adam KD9ZAB and friend Mark KD5YZY made the trip to POTA US-10147 Tower Rock State Natural Area and successfully qualified MO021R Tower Rock.
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