A team of more than 20 amateur radio operators from Brazil, the U.S., Ecuador, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ireland, and Japan plan to be QRV 24/7 from Koh Rong Island off Cambodia’s coast for the XU7X DXpedition November 13-23, 2027.
DX Engineering will serve as a major equipment sponsor for the activation, which spotlights one of the most sought-after IOTA entities (AS-133) and World Wide Flora & Fauna references (XU-0008). The team plans to be active from 160M to 6M (including 60M) on SSB, CW, FT4/FT8, RTTY, and PSK31.
Known for its white-sand beaches and clear turquoise water, Koh Rong Island—population 4,000— should offer excellent propagation to maximize QSO potential, per the XU7X team. At 30 square miles, it is Cambodia’s second-largest island and one of the locations within the Koh Rong Marine National Park. Reality TV fans will note that it was the location for seasons 31 and 32 of the American version of “Survivor.”
DX Engineering Supports XU7X with High-Performance Coax
DX Engineering provided XU7X with its branded coaxial cable (below). It’s the same high-quality cable that’s trusted by operators everywhere, from rag-chewers in your local club to DXpeditioners who have traveled to the world’s rarely activated locales.
- DX Engineering RG-8X PL-259 Low-Loss 50-Ohm Coaxial Cable Assemblies (various lengths)
Does it pay to buy better coax? Here are some thoughts from John, a DX Engineering customer, on his purchase of DX Engineering RG-8X coaxial cable assemblies:
“Wanting to save a few bucks, bought inexpensive coax for my antenna connections. Well, that didn’t work out too well. Interference issues and the cable got stiff after a few months inside my home. So, ordered RG-8X and replaced. Nice difference in my signal. Won’t be going the cheap route anymore.”
Read much more in this OnAllBands article about why DXpeditioners, DX chasers, contesters, and EMcomm specialists prefer DX Engineering coaxial cable.
Also, click this link to view Cambodia QSL cards from the collections of DX Engineering team members who have more than 1,000-plus years of amateur radio experience. It’s one of the reasons DX Engineering adopted the new company motto, Powered by Active Hams. And it’s why you should seriously consider the benefits of having active operators assist you with your cable and equipment purchases at DX Engineering.
Look for much more about XU7X on OnAllBands in the months ahead!
For up-to-date details, visit xu7x.net.
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