By Mehdi, F5PFP – TICKETS FOR SALE: For a 4 weeks antarctic cruise in early 2027 aboard a durable and accredited sailing boat, with a very experienced skipper and mate; my girlfriend who’s a doctor and myself, that means in total 4 to 5 passengers and 2 crew members. This is not a DXpedition, it […]
Author: NA4DA
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D44EC – Cape Verde
[NEWS] by Ger, EC1A. After considering several holiday destinations this year—including Cyprus (5B), Portugal (CT), and Cape Verde (D4)—I finally decided on the latter. After analyzing different accommodation options, I chose a penthouse in Praia, the capital of Santiago Island. The location offers excellent conditions for installing antennas, provided I have the owner’s approval. With […]
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ARISS Prepares for Lunar Based Amateur Radio Communications
During their Saturday Hamvention forum presentation, ARISS: Celebrating 25 Years on ISS and Pioneering New Spaceflight Opportunities for Hams and Youth, ARISS announced the formation of Amateur Radio Exploration (AREx) and their relationship with NASA that could potentially put an amateur radio presence on the Moon as part of future Lunar missions. AREx is a joint consortium between AMSAT and ARISS.
While nothing is set in stone at this stage, ARISS did speculate on the type of radio setup that could empower amateur radio operators to communicate via the Moon:
- A project titled CAVIAR: Communications, Audio, Video, and imaging using Amateur Radio
- Cameras for earth, moon, and vehicle imaging
- Voice, digital, and video supported
- 10GHz and 5GHz links supported by ground station network
- Scalable: change power output and supply for mission profile
Keep an eye on the ARISS website and their other channels for details.
Source: ARISS
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Hamvention 2026 Friday — Let the Fun Begin!
Hamvention® 2026 in Xenia, Ohio, is officially under way, with large crowds filling the five exhibit halls, four forum rooms, and the giant flea market. Here’s a summary of Friday, May 15.
In the ARRL Expo area, attendees interacted with program representatives and volunteer leadership officials, including ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA, and President Rick Roderick, K5UR. Emergency Communications…
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TK/OE5AUH & TK/OE5DDJ – Corsica
Alex, OE5AUH and his nephew David, OE5DDJ will be active from Corsica during August 9-22, 2026. Operating along the way, they plan to hike the GR20 trail in the Corsican mountains. Equipment as follows: — TX: Lab599 Discovery TX-500 — Output power: 10 watts — Antenna: Chelegance MC-750 with 4 wire radials — Coax cable: […]
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SWODXA Awards @ Dayton
At the SWODXA DX Dinner, held during Dayton Hamvention, the following awards were issued: DXpedition of the Year – 9U1RU, Burundi – by the Russian DX Team DXpeditioner of the Year – Yuris, YL2GM (for his ZS8W operation)
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South Georgia Island – job opportunity.
Perhaps this interesting job may suit a (British) radio ham? The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands are seeking post officers to work on South Georgia during the austral summer 2026-27. The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands runs a highly successful post office and shop in the old […]
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Congrats, Elvira!
At Dayton, Elvira IV3FSG, was inducted into the DX Hall of Fame, considered the “Nobel Prize” of the DX world. INDEXA Foundation selected her among many world-class DXers, recognizing her extraordinary contribution to the DX community through her numerous DXpeditions, most of them carried out solo. Only two women are members of the DX Hall […]
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The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity remained at low levels this past week. Region 4436 was
responsible for the majority of the C-flare activity, including the
largest flare of the period, a C2.3 that peaked on May 13. Region
4432 rotated off the west limb. Two new regions were numbered during
the past 24 hours. Region 4437, which has since decayed to plage, and
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5X1XA – Uganda
Alan G3XAQ is again active as 5X1XA from Bwerenga near Kampala, Uganda during May 13-18. QRV mostly on CW, FT8 and perhaps some SSB. QSL via G3SWH, direct only or LoTW.