INTERNATIONAL NAVY
CHALLENGE TEAM
The International Navy Challenge Team is an annual amateur radio event that brings together Naval Radio Clubs from around the world in a unique spirit of cooperation, friendship and operating excellence.
More than a competition, it is an opportunity to strengthen international friendships, preserve the traditions of naval communications and promote teamwork among amateur radio operators representing their national naval associations.
Join the Challenge, represent your Naval Radio Club and become part of an international network united by the sea and connected through amateur radio.
PARTICIPATING NAVAL RADIO CLUBS
The International Navy Challenge Team brings together Naval Radio Clubs from different countries. Each Club may participate with one or more official Club Callsigns, each represented by its own operating team.
| NAVAL RADIO CLUB | COUNTRY | CLUB CALLSIGN | TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARMI - Associazione Radioamatori Marinai Italiani | Italy | IQ9MQ | IT9MRM • IT9KCD • IT9JAV • IT9CML |
| HNARC - Hellenic Naval Amateur Radio Club | Greece | SX0NAVY | SV1ENG • SV3AUW • SV3CKF |
| MFCA - Marine Funker Club Austria | Austria | OE6XMF | OE6NFK • OE6FYG |
Each Club Callsign may be operated by a maximum of four authorized operators in accordance with the official Challenge Rules.
OFFICIAL CHALLENGE RULES
International Navy Challenge Teams 2026
The Official Challenge Rules are published annually by the Host Association and define all operating procedures, operating categories, scoring methods and award requirements for the International Navy Challenge Team.
For the convenience of ARMI members, an Italian translation will be made available whenever possible.
📅 Expected publication: January 2026
🌐 Official language: English
🇮🇹 Courtesy translation: Provided by ARMI
OFFICIAL CHALLENGE WINNERS
International Navy Challenge Team 2026
Every edition of the International Navy Challenge Team officially recognizes both the Best Naval Radio Club and the Best Operating Team. These winners become part of the permanent Hall of Fame of the Challenge.
TOP NAVAL CLUB
NAVAL TEAM TOP PLAYERS
OFFICIAL CHALLENGE AWARD
International Navy Challenge Team 2026
Every qualified participant may request the Official International Navy Challenge Award after validation of the final results.
The Award is personalized with the recipient's name, callsign, score and final ranking and represents the official recognition of participation in the Challenge.
