This poll is based on FT8 mode. As can be seen from comments here and elsewhere, FT8 is certainly a lively topic of discussion. The poll will run for a few weeks to determine if the mode is an asset or not. You are welcome to leave comments after voting.
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ZB2/DF8AN – Gibraltar
Mike, DF8AN will be active from Gibraltar as ZB2/DF8AN during May 17-21, 2018. QRV on 6m to 70cm. QSL via home call.
6Y6N – Jamaica
Armin, DK9PY announces he will be active from Jamaica (6Y5WJ station) between May 23 to June 6, 2018. QRV as 6Y6N on 160-10, CW only. QSL via DK9PY.
A25VR – Botswana
David, VE7VR will be active from Botswana as A25VR during May 24 to June 3, 2018. QRV on 40-30-20m with entry in CQWPX CW contest (May 26-27). QSL via H/c.
PJ2/SV2AEL – Curacao
Savas, SV2AEL informs that he will be active from Curacao IOTA SA-099 (holiday-style) as PJ2/SV2AEL during May 10-15, 2018. QRV on HF bands. QSL via LoTW, E-Qsl, QRZ.com or direct QSL on request via home-call.
YN4RRC – Big Corn Island, NA-013 – Nicaragua
Russian Robinson Club members Yuri RM0F, Sergey R4WAA, Sergey RZ3FW, Yuri N3QQ and Elena RC5A plan to be active from Big Corn Island, NA-013 Nicaragua during November 26 to December 6, 2018. QRV on 160-10m, CW/SSB. Callsigns to be used: H7/RM0F, H7/R4WAA, YN4RRC, H7/RC5A
YN4RRC – Big Corn Island, NA-013 – Nicaragua
Russian Robinson Club members Yuri RM0F, Sergey R4WAA, Sergey RZ3FW, Yuri N3QQ and Elena RC5A plan to be active from Big Corn Island, NA-013 Nicaragua during November 26 to December 6, 2018. QRV on 160-10m, CW/SSB. Callsigns to be used: H7/RM0F, H7/R4WAA, YN4RRC, H7/RC5A
VK9X/N1YC & VK9X/PE7T – Christmas Island
James, 9V1YC and Wilbert, PE7T are currently active from Christmas Island as VK9X/N1YC & VK9X/PE7T. QRV on HF, CW. VK9X/N1YC via W5UE VK9X/PE7T via LoTW
5W0GC & YJ0GC – Samoa & Vanuatu
During the last few days, Stan LZ1GC received his licenses for upcoming expeditions to Samoa (5W0GC) & Vanuatu (YJ0GC). Flight tickets and accommodation is already reserved. Website
E51OTC – South Cooks
Bruce, WB7TOC will be active as E51OTC from the islands of Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Atiu during May 6-17, 2018. QRP operation.
VK9YG – Christmas Island
G3SVL, G3TXF, G3WGN, G3WPH and G2NF will be active from Christmas Island as VK9YG between 16-30 October 2018. QSL via G3TXF. Full logs will be uploaded to LoTW during the operation.
QSL preview – TY7C
The TY7C QSL cards were recently ordered and should reach the QSL manager in the next weeks, but will be sent AFTER the Ham Radio Hamfair in June.
3F6IC – Cebaco Island, NA-071 – Panama
Look for HP1AVS, HP1CDW, HP1ECA, HP1MRA, HP8MAK & HP1JCC to be active from Isla Cebaco, NA-071 with special callsign 3F6IC during May 4-5, 2018. QRV on 80-10 (including 60m).
5C5AF – Mogador Island, AF-065
NEWS UPDATE – The following pictures of the 5C5AF activity were sent by I8LWL (many thanks!) APRIL 13, 2018 — A large team of Moroccan operators will be active as 5C5AF from Mogador Island, AF-065 between April 17-22, 2018. QSL via I8LWL.
EJ6KP – Great Saltee, EU-103
EJ6KP mini Dxepedition to Great Saltee Island, EU-103 by Stockport Radio Society Members Pete M1PTR, Tom M0DCG and Kieron EI6KP/M5KJM. QRV on 40 & 20m SSB. Weather dependant for daily sea crossing. Dates: Tuesday 17th April to Thursday 19th April.
4M5I – Piritu Island SA-090
NEWS UPDATE – Luis, YV5ENI informs that a YV team will be active as 4M5I from Piritu Islands, SA-048, during April 13, 2018. SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 – Tropical storm Matthew in the vicinity means the DXpedition to Piritu Islands is cancelled. Sept 28, 2016 – Luis, YV5ENI informs that team 4M5I will be active from Piritu Island SA-090 between […]
9X – Rwanda DXpedition by IDT
The next operation by the Italian DXpedition Team is planned to take place from Rwanda between late September and early October. Further info to follow at later date.
E6 – Niue DXpedition
The Quake DXpeditioners are pleased at announce that they will be activating E6 Niue from October 6th till 16th this year. They will also be entering in the Oceania DX contest SSB & CW legs. More details to follow..
E51NCQ – Rarotonga
Bob, NC6Q will be active from Rarotonga as E51NCQ during May 13-25, 2018. QRV on HF, CW (100 watts & wire antennas). QSL via home call.
The FREE DX-World Weekly Bulletin #244
Here’s the very latest FREE (non-subscription) DX-World Weekly Bulletin written by Bjorn, ON9CFG. As always it’s packed full of info and this week runs to a bumper 14 pages. You can download it here