UPDATE — During the CQWW CW contest (Nov 25-26), Don K6ZO will be running 7Q7WW. QSL this activity via K6ZO. SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 — Bill KC4D and Jerry W1UE will be active from Malawi as 7Q7WW between September 20 to October 1, 2017. QRV on HF bands, CW/SSB/RTTY. Participation in CQWW RTTY Contest. QSL via […]
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6Y6J – Jamaica
QRV : 10-23 Jan. 2018 QTH : 6Y5WJ/Josh Walker’s home O P : JA3HJI Shozo Nishimura JA3UJR Tsuguya Nakasako JH3LSS Kunio Miyagawa JI3DNN Munekazu Shimatake JA3AVO Masumi Nakade Band : 160m – 6m Mode : CW,SSB,Digital Rig : TS-590S, FT-1000MP MKV,TS-480HX TL922A, MLA2600B Ant : 40m Vertical 20-6m Gem Quad 80m Inverted “L” 30m,80m Dipole […]
[UPCOMING] E44WE – Palestine
Janusz, SP9FIH will be active from Palestine as E44WE between October 18-29, 2017. QRV on 30-10m. Participation in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (Oct 28-29). More here
The FREE DX-World Weekly Bulletin #216
Here’s the very latest FREE DX-World Weekly Bulletin written by Bjorn, ON9CFG. As always, it’s packed full of info. This week it runs to 16 pages. You can download it here.
QSL preview – A25AL
Many thanks to Alex IW5ELA for A25AL QSL preview. Cards will be sent via buro.
Video – H44GC
H44GC DXpedition video to the Solomon Islands by Emil DL8JJ.
P4/DL4MM & P40AA – Aruba
Mathias, DL4MM, will be QRV from 24/01-31/01/2018 as P4/DL4MM. At CQ160 CW Contest he will be using again the P40AA callsign. Aim is to defend #1 World Single Op Assisted and to improve again the SA record. Outside the contest Mathias will focus on low bands. He will have special attention to JA and Asia […]
ZL7DX – Chatham Islands
Chris ZL2DX is now QRV from the Chatham Islands as ZL7DX. QSL manager M0OXO notes: “Chris has had several callsigns and is a veteran of several DXpeditions namely ZL4TAK & ZL4OY New Zealand, ZL4OY/A Campbell Island, ZL4OY/C & ZL7OY Chatham Island, ZM8OY and ZL8OY Raoul Island in the Kermadecs. Also operated at ZM2K and ZL8RI.”
Alaskan Islands Trophy
DX TROPHY AWARDS GROUP announces a new a trophy: “ALASKA ISLANDS“. Given for QSO/SWL report with 10-bronze / 20-silver / 30-gold /40-Cup various islands (IOTA groups) – by types of modulation: CW, SSB or MIX. Confirmation: scans of QSL cards or screenshots LOTW/Club Log. Plaque cost: $ 45 or 40 EURO. Questions and payment methods […]
FR/F8FUA – Reunion Island
Alain, F8FUA will be active from Reunion as FR/F8FUA between September 22-28, 2017. QRV on HF bands, CW/SSB/Digi. QSL via H/c.
[CATEGORY 5] Hurricane Maria
The government of the Netherlands has discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning for St. Eustatius. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for… * U.S. Virgin Islands * British Virgin Islands * Puerto Rico, Culebra, and Vieques * Dominican Republic from Cabo Engano to Puerto Plata A Tropical Storm Warning […]
[REMINDER] PJ4E & PJ4I – Bonaire
Eric, K9ES and Charles, AD4ES will be active from Bonaire between November 21-28, 2017. QRV as PJ4E (SO80CW) and PJ4I (SO20CW) during CQWW CW contest. Outside contest as PJ4/K9ES and PJ4/AD4ES. QSL via H/cs, LOTW.
VP2MDG & VP2MMX – Montserrat
During the CQWW SSB DX contest (October 28-29), Dennis N0SMX (also VP2MMX) and George K2DM will be active from Montserrat as VP2MDG. QSL via LoTW.
VP2MDG & VP2MMX – Montserrat
During the CQWW SSB DX contest (October 28-29), Dennis N0SMX (also VP2MMX) and George K2DM will be active from Montserrat as VP2MDG. QSL via LoTW.
FT8 mode and working DX
Guest post by Marc Missalla, DO4DXA More and more stations and DXpeditions are using the new FT8 mode. It’s a great mode, but operators have to learn how to work in a pileup properly. I don’t want to sound like I know better, but there has to be some improvement in the operating procedure when working […]
Tamyr Islands Trophy
DX TROPHY AWARDS GROUP announces a new a trophy: “TAYMYR ISLANDS“. Given for QSO/SWL report with 5-bronze / 9-silver / 13-gold various islands (IOTA groups) – by types of modulation: CW, SSB or MIX. Confirmation: scans of QSL cards or screenshots LOTW/Club Log. Plaque cost: $ 45 or 40 EURO. Questions and payment methods can […]
HC8LUT – Galapagos Islands
UPDATE — An Argentinian team featuring LU3YK, LU5FF, LU7VB, LU7YS, LU8YD and LU9VEA will be active from San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands as HC8LUT between November 29 to December 8, 2017. QRV on 160-6m; SSB, JT65, FT8, PSK31 + SAT. More info here
QSL preview – 5A5A, Libya
Dima, RA9USU was active from Libya as 5A5A in April this year. You can find detailed info on his activity from Tripoli here
The FREE DX-World Weekly Bulletin #215
Here’s the very latest FREE DX-World Weekly Bulletin written by Bjorn, ON9CFG. As always, it’s packed full of info. This week it runs to 16 pages. You can download it here.
KG4HH – Guantanamo Bay
Henry, W2DZO will be active from Guantanamo Bay as KG4HH during October 6-9, 2017. QRV on 160-10m, SSB/CW, limited op times, SASE QSL direct.