DX-tips
De DX-tips voor de week van 25 oktober – 1 november
4X Israel – 4X0VK (31 October-1 November), 4X0ZL (7-8 November) and 4X0UK (10-11 November) are the special callsigns for three field radio operations commemorating the British and ANZAC forces that fought during World War I in pre-state Israel. QSL all stations via 4X6ZM.
6O Somalia – The 6O3T DXpedition failed to get on the air in September 2024, with the operators describing that experience as “definitely traumatic”. Now a new team (Fabrizio IV3JPP, Mauro IV3AZV and Elvira IV3FSG), with “a renewed awareness of the territory and a stronger operational strategy”, has been active as 6O3T from northern Somalia since 20 October. They have five stations for activity on 160-6 metres FT8 (MSHV), SSB and CW, but so far they have operated almost exclusively FT8: “we are facing a very high level of local QRM, with background noise consistently above S9” they say, “which makes it extremely difficult to properly copy signals and manage an effective pile-up”. None of the various mitigation solutions that have been tested, including filtering systems, improved grounding and antenna setup checks, has produced a significant improvement. “In the coming days, we will continue to test new configurations and operating strategies, with the goal of returning to CW and SSB as soon as conditions make it realistically possible”. Plans are for 6O3T to remain active until 3 November. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS (direct and bureau), or direct only to IV3DSH; full upload to LoTW 12 months after the DXpedition. Bookmark https://dxexplorer.net/ for updates.
9L Sierra Leone – During the Mediterraneo DX Club’s DXpedition to Sierra Leone (30 October-10 November), there will be a separate activity taking place on Banana Island (AF-037). To avoid any confusion with the ongoing 9L8MD operations from the mainland, the IOTA activity will use the callsign 9L9L. From 2 November onwards, teams of two will take it in turns to stay on the island for three days (two nights) in a local resort. Look for 9L9L to be QRV on 40-6 metres. QSL via IK2VUC.
CN Morocco – Eddy, OE3SEU will be active as CN2SE/p while touring Morocco in his motorhome between 1 November and 7 December. Activity will be on the QO-100 satellite. QSL via LoTW. Follow his travels – and give a look at dozens of stunning pictures – on https://we-travel.at/.
EA Spain – Members of the Radio Club del Tarragones (EA3RCY) will be active as AO25TWHS on 1-30 November. The special callsign celebrates the 25th anniversary since the Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco (modernday Tarragona) was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. QSL via LoTW, QRZ Logbook and eQSL; paper cards will not be issued. A certificate will be available on https://ao25twhs.ea3rcy.org.
FT_ant Antarctica – David, F4FKT will be active again from Antarctica between November and early February 2026. Main activity will be during his spare time as FT4YM/p from Concordia Station (AN-016), operating SSB and digital modes. In addition, he might be QRV as FT4YM from Dumont d’Urville on Petrels Island (AN-017). QSL via F5PFP. Updates will be posted to https://ft4ym.fr/actus.
G England – Special event station GB130WRD will be active across various bands and modes throughout November, especially around World Radiography Day. QSL direct to M0KZT. Celebrated annually on 8 November, WRD marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895.
G England – GB50AUK is the special callsign celebrating the 50th anniversary of AMSAT-UK (https://amsat-uk.org) on 1-28 November. QSOs will be uploaded to at least eQSL and the QO-100 DX Club.
HC8 Galapagos Islands – Edgar, K2IN, will operate CW as HC8M from San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands (SA-004) between 22 October and 4 November. He will change to HD8R for the CQ WW DX SSB Contest. QSL for both callsigns via M0OXO’s OQRS.
HR Honduras – Gerard, F2JD will be active again as HR5/F2JD from Copan, Honduras from 15 November to 12 March 2026. He will operate CW, SSB and FT8/FT4 on the HF bands. QSL via F6AJA (direct or bureau); logsearch on http://LesNouvellesDX.fr/voirlogs.php.
J8 St Vincent and the Grenadines – Brian, GW4DVB will be active again as J88PI from Bequia Island (NA-025), St. Vincent and the Grenadines from 28 October to 5 November. QSL direct to home call (see https://www.g4dvb.co.uk/ for PayPal information).
JD1_oga Ogasawara Islands– Once again Harry, JG7PSJ will be active as JD1BMH from Chichijima (AS-031), Ogasawara on 1-9 November. He will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 40-10 metres. QSL via JD1BMH (bureau), or direct to JG7PSJ. Logsearch on https://ss381094.stars.ne.jp/jd1bmh/; he does not use LoTW or PayPal.
LU Argentina – Radio Club QRM Belgrano (LU4AAO and LS2E) will be active on the HF bands SSB and FT8 on 8-16 November to celebrate Argentine Tradition Day. See http://lu4aao.org/cert_dia_tradicion_2025.htm for more information.
PY Brazil – PV2RB is the special callsign for the Liga de Amadores Brasileiros de Radio Emissao (LABRE) to celebrate Brazilian Radioamateur Day on 1-9 November. QSL via LoTW. A certificate will be available, see qrz.com for information. The Dia do Radioamador Brasileiro marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the first Brazilian Amateur Radio regulations (5 November 1924).
PY Brazil – Team PR5M will be active from Ilha do Mel (SA-047) on 6-9 November. They will operate CW and SSB on 10, 15 and 20 meters (maybe also on 30m). QSL via PP5BZ (direct or bureau); QSOs will be uploaded to Club Log.
T2 Tuvalu – Aki, JK1JXZ will be active as T2JK from Tuvalu (OC-015) on 15-21 November. He will operate FT8 on 80-6 metres, “all day” during the weekend, and after 17 (local time) during the weekdays. QSL via LoTW.
T8 West Caroline Isl. Belau – Current/upcoming activities from Koror (OC-009), Palau include * JH1OLB as T88DT on 24-30 October, mainly during the CQ WW DX SSB Contest; QSL via LoTW
* JR1FKR as T88TJ on 1-6 November; QSL via home call and LoTW
* JH1MLO as T88HR on 1-6 November; QSL via home call
TL Central African Republic – From 1 November onwards, Fr. Darek (TJ1GD) will be active on a regular basis as TL8GD from the Central African Republic. He will operate FT8, SSB and CW on the HF bands. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS (preferred), LoTW, or via SP3EOL.
TR Gabon – Roland, F8EN will be active again as TR8CR from Gabon starting on 25 October for two months. He will operate CW only. QSL via F6AJA; logsearch on http://LesNouvellesDX.fr/voirlogs.php.
UA European Russia – Special callsigns R035DX, R035L, R035N, R035O, R2025DX, UE35DX, UE35L and UE7DX will be activated on 17-30 November for the 35th anniversary of the Miller DX Club (https://mdxc.ru/). Joining the celebrations from outside Russia will be CQ7MDXC (Portugal), CR2MDXC (Azores), DL35MDXC (Germany), E7MDXC (Bosnia Erzegovina), ER35MDXC (Moldova), EV35MDXC (Belarus), OL35MDXC (Czech Republic), TM35MDXC (France). QSL for all callsigns via RQ7L.
V4 St. Kits, Nevis – Once again John, W5JON will be active as V47JA from St. Kitts (NA-104) on 17-23 November. He will operate SSB and FT8 on various bands. QSL via LoTW, or direct only to W5JON.
VE Canada – Once again Mike, VE2XB will be active as VY0ZOO from Sanikiluaq, Flaherty Island (NA-196) on 22-26 October. Look for him on +/- 14032 and 7032 kHz. QSL direct to home call.
XF4 Mexico – XF4B is the callsign that Mark, XE1B will be using during his visit To Socorro Island (NA-030), Revillagigedo. He now expects to be active for five days starting on 27 October. The aim of this visit is to demonstrate that a DXpedition can be carried out with minimal impact on the island, and to pave the way for a larger activation in 2026. Mark will bring four antennas covering 80-6 metres, two radios and a linear amplifier. He will operate SSB and FT8 (F/H) simultaneously, without automated FT8 QSOs. His planned operating frequencies are detailed on https://www.qrz.com/db/XF4B. Ruben, XE1EC will act as a Pilot Station. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS only; QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW as OQRS requests are processed.
XU Cambodia – Team XU7RRC (namely A65W, R5EM, R6MG, R7MR, RA6ABC and RQ7M) will be active from Ta Kiev Island (AS-133), Cambodia from 25 November to 2 December. They will operate CW, SSB and FT8 on 80-10 metres. QSL via RZ3EC and LoTW. See https://www.xu7rrc.ru/en for more information.
YL Latvia – YL100LR is the special callsign for members of the Latvian Radio Amateur League (LRAL) to mark the centenary since Latvijas Radio began broadcasting on 1 November 1925. Look for YL100LR to be active from 24 October to 2 November. QSO will be uploaded to LoTW, eQSL, QRZ Logbook and Club Log. Paper QSLs will not be provided.
ZC4 U.K. Sov. Base on Cyprus – Dave, G4WXJ will be active again as ZC4RH from Dhekelia, UK Sovereign Base Areas on Cyprus, on 3-7 November. He will operate CW, SSB and FT8/FT4 on 40-6 metres. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS, LoTW, or via DK6SP.
PACIFIC TOUR —> Rudi, DK7PE’s third Pacific DXpedition (27 October-19 November) [425DXN 1799] will include activity from Guam (KG6/AH0G), Palau (T8), Micronesia (V6CW), the Marshall Islands (V73RK), and possibly Western Kiribati (T30RK). He will operate CW only with 100 watts and wire antennas. Details will be posted to https://www.rooody.de/. QSLs via home call.