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MARS represents the interests of the amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners of Mauritius There were yearly meetings and get together but no dynamism.

MARS was registered with the Registrar of associations in Mauritius and was very dynamic. However after independence in 1968, many of the expatriates left Mauritius and there was a lull in thr activities of MARS. After a period of reduced activity, the society was deregistered from the Registrar of associations and existed only as a non-registered body. On the 1st December 1994, a new constitution was drafted and MARS was registered again with the Registrar. Since that time MARS is back on the rails again and there are yearly general Meetings and other activities to help the younger generation to get a licence. However it is becoming harder and harder to get new blood to the hobby because many young prefer the internet chat and surfing, and they also do not have time to study technical subject and sit for exams. But we do try to expose ham radio every time we get a chance and get new comers to the hobby.

25/10/2026

9X5KM - Rwanda

https://www.hamradioworld.org/post/9x5km-rwanda

25/10/2026

7P8EA - Lesotho

https://www.hamradioworld.org/post/7p8ea-lesotho

24/10/2026

On 23.10.26, Ashwin - 3B8GL attended the presentation “100 ans ! La mémoire des ondes” at IFM, Rose Hill. Focused mainly on a century of radio broadcasting in Mauritius, the presentation traced the evolution of the medium and its place in the island’s cultural and social life. I was pleased to note that the contribution of amateur radio was acknowledged within this history specially paul Cabaoche -3B8AD ( SK). The event also gave me the opportunity to meet broadcasters, historians and other guests, and to raise the profile of MARS and amateur radio as part of the country’s radio heritage.

23/10/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/1FLn1hKXrQ/

22/10/2026

WF2A will be active as FP/WF2A from St. Pierre & Miquelon (NA-032) from October 21 to October 26, 2026. This DXpedition will operate from the St Pierre And Miquelon Islands. Specific bands and modes have not been announced. QSLs will be handled via LoTW.

22/10/2026

DL2JRM, DM7XX, and HB9EHJ will operate as Z68XX from the Republic of Kosovo between October 22 and October 26, 2026. Activity is planned on SSB, including participation in the CQWW DX SSB Contest. QSL via DL2JRM.

22/10/2026

VE9RCI – Canada 🇨🇦

VE9RCI will be active during the CQ WW DX SSB Contest, competing in the Single Operator, Single Band (80 Meters), High Power (SO-SB(80M)-HP) category.

📡 QSL: Direct
🗓️ Dates: October 24–25, 2026

🔗 https://www.hamradioworld.org/cq-ww-dx-contest-ssb

22/10/2026

PE1K will operate as PZ5KW from Suriname from November 23 to December 1, 2026. Activity is planned on 160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 15, and 10 meters using FT8 and SSB modes. QSL via PE1K.

18/10/2026

School Contact on QO-100 between Greencoast International School and Swiss Astronaut Claude Nicollier on 10.10.2026 on the local news today - 18.10.26
Special Thanks to XYL of 3B8FV - Cynthia for the coverage.

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Quatre Bornes

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https://3b8mars.org/

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