About history.radio
Our Mission
History.radio is dedicated to commemorating significant historical events through Amateur Radio special event stations. We bring together ham radio operators from around the world to celebrate history, honor those who came before us, and foster international goodwill through the airwaves.
The Chasing Cornwallis Challenge
Each year, we organize and operate special event stations commemorating key battles of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. Our Volunteers activate Amateur Radio stations under special callsigns, allowing operators worldwide to make contacts and receive commemorative QSL cards.
Work (5) five of the (6) six events below to qualify for the Certificate.
2026 Event Schedule
| Callsign | Dates | Event |
|---|---|---|
| K4C | Jan 16-19 | Battle of Cowpens |
| K4B | Feb 26–Mar 1 | Battle of Moores Creek Bridge |
| K4G | Mar 13-16 | Battle of Guilford Courthouse |
| K4A | June 27 – July 10 | AMERICA250 Semiquincentennial |
| K4M | Oct 6-10 | Battle of Kings Mountain |
| K4Y | Oct 18-20 | Battle of Yorktown |
Get Involved
Whether you're a licensed Amateur Radio operator looking to Volunteer, or a history enthusiast interested in learning more about our events, we welcome your participation. Register on our site to find out how you can get involved!
Our Sponsor
Friends of the Overmountain Victory Trail
IRS 501(c)(3) Non-Profit • FEIN 47-3403543
Your donations are tax-deductible and help us Keep the Stories Alive.
Technical Support
If you need assistance using this website—sign-in, registration, event pages, QSL card ordering, or another technical problem—email us with the details below so we can respond efficiently.
Please include:
- Callsign (if licensed) or the name on your account
- Operating system and version (e.g. Windows 11, macOS 15, iOS 18)
- Browser and version (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — from the browser's About screen)
- The page you were on, or the full URL from your address bar
- What you were trying to do, and what happened instead
- Date and time (with timezone) when the issue occurred
- A screenshot, attached to your email, if possible
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