Events Calendar
Explore upcoming and past events at ROARS. Join us for contests, workshops, ceremonies, and more.
Next Event: Field Day 2025
June 28-29, 2025 - Desert Camp, Wahiba Sands
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendar for these exciting upcoming events.
Field Day 2025
Annual portable operations event in the Wahiba Sands desert. Set up stations, make contacts, and enjoy outdoor amateur radio.
JOTA/JOTI 2025
Jamboree On The Air and Jamboree On The Internet. Connecting Scouts through amateur radio and digital communication worldwide.
Annual Awards Ceremony
Celebrate the achievements of ROARS members with awards for outstanding operators, best contest scores, youth operators, and community service.
VHF Contest
Regional VHF contest for all licensed operators. Test your equipment and operating skills on the VHF bands with categories for all license levels.
Past Events
Look back at our previous events and their highlights.
The 2024 Field Day was held in the Wahiba Sands desert with over 150 participants. Operators made more than 2,000 contacts across HF bands using portable stations powered by solar panels and generators.
Special event station A41ND was activated for the 54th National Day celebrations. The station operated for three days using multiple bands and modes, including SSB, CW, and FT8.
Over 200 Scouts participated in JOTA at the ROARS headquarters, making radio contacts with Scout groups in 30 countries. The event included hands-on demonstrations and an introduction to amateur radio for beginners.
Two-day intensive workshop in coordination with the National Committee for Civil Defence. Participants practiced establishing emergency communication networks and deploying portable stations in remote locations.
The AGM was held at ROARS headquarters with strong member attendance. Key items discussed included the annual financial report, new membership initiatives, equipment upgrades, and election of the new board of directors.