[INFO] – Stever, G7BXU (9L1BXU) has now returned to the UK and thanks all those who made contact with him. He plans to return to Sierra Leone in November ’26. [DECEMBER 5] – Steve, G7BXU is again active from Freetown, Sierra Leone as 9L1BXU until December 10th. QRV on FT8. Steve writes: Here in 9L […]
Author: NA4DA
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DX-World Memories
Here’s a new batch of DX Memories On This Day (via Facebook). — Guess the op or guess the DXpedition..? — QSL of PX0FF. — 17m VDA at S21DX. — TX5NH – Tahiti, French Polynesia. — Ham Radio Station Kit. — V6EU on 20CW. — The soon to be FT8WW (Crozet) — Can you guess […]
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V5/HB9BFM – Namibia
Hanspeter, HB9BFM will be active from different locations in Namibia as V5/HB9BFM during August 26 to September 20, 2026. Mostly QRV from 16 – 19 UTC in Olivia 8/250 at 14072.000kHz center frequency. Sometimes 20m Varac.
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FCC Expands US Hams Access to 60 Meter Band
General Class and above license holders in the United States will soon have access to an expanded portion of the 60 Meter band.
Specifically, the Commission allocated 5351.5 – 5366.5 kHz (60 meters) to the amateur service on a secondary basis with a permitted power of 9.15 watts ERP. The Commission also authorized amateurs to continue using four existing channels outside of the 5351.5 – 5366.5 kHz band centered on 5332, 5348, 5373, and 5405 kHz on a secondary basis with a permitted power of 100 watts ERP.
This new allocation is in line with the regulations adopted during the 2015 World Radiocommunication Conference.
Source: ARRL
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HD5MW – Ecuador
Team consisting of HC5AI, HC5PH and HC8M (K2IN) will be active from Ingapirca Historical Site, Cañar Province, Ecuador as HD5MW during December 10-14, 2025. QRV on 40-20-15-10m; CW, SSB & FT8. More info here.
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S9BV – Sao Tome & Principe
NEWS by Borut, S53BV. I will be active from Sao Tome & Principe between February 5-20, 2026. Big thanks to Bastien, the owner of Delicias das Ilhas. He did all the job to obtain the S9BV license. The location is amazing, quiet and open to all directions. Bands and modes: – 60/40/30/15m – CW/SSB CW […]
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V6HUCHIDA – Chuuk State, F.S.M
Celebrating 60 years in ham radio, Haru JA1XGI announces he will be active from Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia as V6HUCHIDA during January 22-28, 2026. QRV on 160-10m; CW, SSB & Digi. Participation in the CQWW CW 160m contest (January 23-25). QSL via JA1XGI, Club Log OQRS.
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DX-World Weekly Bulletin
[#641] The latest FREE NON-SUBSCRIPTION DX-World Weekly Bulletin written by Bjorn ON9CFG is available to download. Click below to get the newest jam-packed edition which this week runs to 16 pages. Previous bulletins can all be found here. Please contact Bjorn with any updates or errors. DOWNLOAD THE LATEST BULLETIN =====
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DX-World Memories
With the DX season and subsequent info quieter than usual at this time of year, here’s a new batch of DX Memories On This Day (via Facebook). — On the scene with VP2ELR. — RRC Central American Tour 2025. — On the scene at AU2S, AS-153. — TX7N crate on way. — QSL preview – […]
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P44W – Aruba
John, W2GD will be active from Aruba during February 16-23, 2026 operating from his QTH in Santa Cruz using the call P44W. A Single Operator All Band entry in the ARRL DX CW contest is planned. Prior to the contest, John will operate CW on all bands as time permits, with emphasis on the WARC […]