International meeting of radio amateurs in Holice patrí medzi podujatia, ktoré si už viac ako tri desaťročia udržiavajú významné miesto v kalendári rádioamatérskej komunity. Tridsiaty šiesty ročník sa uskutoční v piatok 21. a v sobotu 22. augusta 2026 in the traditional area of the Cultural House, sports hall and adjacent premises in Holice. The organizer is the OK1KHL Radio Club under the auspices of the Czech Radio Club and the city of Holice. The motto of this year's meeting is simple: "In Holice for 36."
The program traditionally combines professional lectures, club meetings, a sales exhibition, an amateur radio exchange, presentations of organizations, the QSL service of the Czech Radio Club, the OK5H broadcasting center, and an exhibition of youth electro and amateur radio clubs. There is also a high-quality accompanying program focused on modern communication technologies and cooperation between amateur radio operators and other components.
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Timeline of keynote lectures and meetings
| Day | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 15:00 – 16:00 | Announcing the results of the Witch Burning Competition (OK1SRD) |
| Friday | 18:00 – 18:30 | Discussion with representatives of the Czech Radio Club |
| Saturday | 9:00 – 10:30 | SysOp Council |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 12:00 | Meetings of those interested in VHF operation and KV contesting |
| Saturday | 11:00 – 12:30 | Shortwave propagation conditions in the 25th solar cycle |
| Saturday | 10:30 – 12:00 | ARDOS Project – cooperation between radio amateurs and drone pilots with crisis management |
| Saturday | 12:30 – 14:30 | OKFF, OMFF, GMA, SOTA and WCA Supporters' Meeting |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | DX forum – WRTC 2026 and current DX expeditions |
The program is complemented by other thematic meetings, evaluations of local competitions, a meeting of those interested in working with youth, a Delta Circle, and a lecture on the use of electronic circuits from older consumer devices in building home eight-bit computers. Most of the professional sections take place simultaneously in several clubhouses of the Cultural House and in the premises of the Karel Malich Elementary School.
Exchange, exhibition and community meeting
One of the main attractions remains the traditional amateur radio exchange, which will be open on Friday from 6:00 to 18:00 and on Saturday from 6:00 to 17:00. There will also be an exhibition and sales exposition of manufacturers and sellers of amateur radio equipment and electronics. Holice is a place where you can not only supplement your station's equipment, but above all meet colleagues from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and other European countries, exchange experiences and establish new cooperation.
Admission and transportation
The registration fee is 100 CZK for both days of the event. Seniors over 70 years of age pay 80 CZK upon proof of age, children under 15 years of age and holders of a ZŤP card have free entry. Parking around the area is regulated by traffic signs, while visitors can also use the parking lot at the football stadium. The organizers point out that entry to the area is allowed only to vehicles with the appropriate authorization or vendors according to the established rules.
Conclusion
Holice 2026 will once again offer a combination of a professional program, technical news, a traditional exchange and personal meetings of radio amateurs. Whether you are interested in VHF operation, contesting, DX expeditions, radio wave propagation or the construction of your own equipment, the two-day program offers plenty of opportunities to gain new knowledge and meet friends from the bands. If you are planning a visit, it is worth reserving the entire weekend for Holice.