ROUTE 66 ON THE AIR SPECIAL EVENT
I would like to take the time to THANK all the clubs that participated in the 2026 Route 66 On The Air Special Event. This year we celebrated the 100th year of the route. Without the support of these clubs, it would not be possible to have such a great event. Their hard work and dedication to overall planning and operation of the event is appreciated.
Jeff Richardson, Event Coordinator.
NOTE: The date for 2027 Route 66 Event will be 0001 Z on September 11 to 2359Z on September 19, 2027
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GENERAL OVERVIEW
of the event
Purpose of Event: Is to commemorate the history of the “Mother Road” connecting the east and west areas of the US.
THIS YEAR IS THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROUTE
SIMPLE RULES: Follow all 22 stations and contact their 1×1 callsigns they will be on the air as much as possible. Each station has their own schedule and are on the air as operators are available and bands allow. Please understand that each station cannot be on the air 24/7.
CERTIFICATE AND DECALS: You must work at least one station before you can request either item. Then fill out the application found on this website completely. There is no time limit for your request however we would appreciate it if you would make your request in a timely manner. When requesting, please allow 10 weeks for processing and mailing.
CHALLENGE COIN: New for this year. We will be offering a colorful event challenge coin which is a first for the event. See the CERTIFICATE and DECAL page for more info.
ON AIR EXCHANGE: Normally you will simply give callsign and any other info that each station is requesting. Each station may ask for different info. Please take the time to listen to find out what the exchange will require. Please do not “rag chew” during event as other participants want to make their contacts too.
LOGS: If requesting a certificate, you do not need to send in a log, simply fill out the certificate request application available on this site.
HISTORY: This is the 27th year of the event
CHECK THE ROUTE 66 TAB ON THIS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION