In a reel posted to Facebook, Icom has teased a new radio, the X-023 to be revealed at Hamvention 2026. Dubbed as a “concept mock-up,” the radio appears to be a mobile rig based on the focus of a vehicle through most of the video. The radio also appears to have a detachable faceplate and support multiple antenna inputs.

From hamlife.jp:

It is a separate machine that separates the main body from the main body and the operation part (display) from the image, and the operation part has four dials around the display (upper, lower and right), and the lower left part is a large size. From its shape, it seems to be a different model from the 144 / 430MHz band D-STAR / FM mobile machine “ID-5200” exhibited at last year’s “Ham Fair 2025”.

Source: Icom

The following is a message from David (VE3KGK):

From May 10 to May 16 a small group in SW Ontario will be putting on the special call sign VB3COPS during Police Services Week to honor and thank all Police Personnel for what they do for us daily, and from May 17 to May 23 we will be putting on special call sign VB3EMS during Emergency Medical Services Week to honor and thank all our First Responders for the job they do daily for which we seldom get to thank them.

Information will be available on QRZ.com under VB3COPS and VB3EMS.

Logs will be uploaded to eQSL after the end of the events. Paper QSLs will also be available.

Source: VB3COPS

The following is a press release from DXLook:

After a lot of work behind the scenes, DXLook has been completely rebuilt and is now live in production.

👉 https://dxlook.com

This isn’t just an update. It’s a full rewrite of the frontend — the part you interact with — designed to make the site faster, cleaner, and much easier to use across all devices.

What changed?

If you’ve used DXLook before, the idea is the same:
A single place to see real-time propagation using data from PSK Reporter, WSPR, RBN, DX Cluster, POTA, SOTA, APRS, and space weather.

What changed is how it feels to use it.

• The site loads faster
• Mobile finally behaves like a proper mobile app
• Tablet users now get a real layout (not just a stretched phone view)
• Widgets are cleaner and more stable
• Navigation is more predictable

Nothing you rely on is gone — it just works better.

What’s new for operators

A few things you’ll notice right away:

• Band Activity widget
  • A quick way to see which bands are active and where, using DXLook’s data.
• Improved layout and controls
  • Less overlap, less jumping around, more focus on the map.
• Better Events page
  • Easier to use when planning operating activity.

Why this matters

The previous version of DXLook had grown a lot over time, and it was starting to show its limits.

This rebuild removes those limits.

It means:

• Faster updates and improvements going forward
• Better performance on all devices
• More flexibility to add new features and tools

In short, this is the foundation for what comes next.

A quick note

This is a fresh release.
If you notice something off, it’s probably real — and feedback is welcome.

About DXLook

DXLook is a free, ad-free, web-based tool for amateur radio operators to visualize real-time propagation and activity across multiple data sources, all in one place.

Built and maintained by
Rodrigo Vazquez — AK6FP / LU6ERV

73,
Rodrigo – AK6FP / LU6ERV

Source: DXLook