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  • SteppIR Returns to Amateur Radio Market

    SteppIR Returns to Amateur Radio Market

    In a message posted to the SteppIR website, the company has announced their return to the amateur radio market. SteppIR originally exited the amateur radio market back in June of 2025. Going forward, their products will be available through online sales.

    We will be bringing back select antennas that will be purchased as kits on our website – Urban Beam Yagi 40m-6m (dipole on 40m/30m), 3 element Yagi 20m-6m, 4 element Yagi 20m-6m. The 3E and 4E Yagi will also have the 40/30 loop dipole option available.

    Warranty and services will accompany new sales.

    Source: SteppIR

  • 5Z4/MM0ZBH – Kenya

    Using wire antennas and operating holiday-style, Paul 5Z4/MM0ZBH is active from Kenya until June 15th. Activity so far has been on 10m FT8 and 20m CW & SSB. He also checked into the KE5EE DX net. QSL via LoTW.

  • T31TTT – Kanton Island

    [NEWS] – From Wednesday onwards, T31TTT should be much more active on low bands and SSB. [APRIL 7] – As per info on April 2nd, T31TTT is now on a short QRX  / or limited QRV. Government project on Kanton about to start with a supplies aircraft en-route to the island.  [APRIL 2 & PICS] […]

  • AU2M – Arnala Island, AS-169

    [INFO] – by VU2RS. The equipment from Agatti Island (after AU7RS DXpedition) arrived in Hyderabad via Kozhikode a few days ago. Unfortunately, upon unpacking, we discovered that one large bag is missing. This bag contained a significant amount of our critical infrastructure, including our RG217, RG213, LMR400, RG58, RG6, and RG214 cables, as well as […]

  • T32AZ – Kiritimati, East Kiribati

    [NEWS] – Ken KH6QJ as T32AZ again showed on air today from Crystal Lodge, Kiritimati, East Kiribati. He’s been participating in the Holyland Contest. Recording by G0IDX. Previous info / recordings mentioned below. [MARCH 8, 2026] – Ken KH6QJ is again QRV from Kiritimati as T32AZ. Look for him specifically during the ARRL DX SSB […]

  • ARDC Hiring for Software Developer and Technical Writer Roles

    ARDC Hiring for Software Developer and Technical Writer Roles

    ARDC is seeking qualified candidates to fill upcoming contract roles dedicated to software development and technical writing.

    Both roles will focus on ARDC’s 44Net service up to 20 hours per week for 2 months with potential for contracts to extend further. ARDC is looking for candidates with 2-5 years experience and familiarity with ARDC and 44Net. An amateur radio license is also required.

    For more information and how to apply, see the full job descriptions on the ARDC website:

    Source: ARDC

  • J38DX & J38LD – Grenada

    [NEW ACTIVITY] – Graham MM8IJU (ex-2M0IJU) and Eric GM5RDX will be active again this year from Grenada. Eric working as J38DX, and Graham using J38LD. This is Eric’s third time operating from Grenada and Graham’s second. They will be active from 1st to 12th September across 80m – 6m using SSB and FT4/8. QSL cards […]

  • NCDXF DXcellence Award Winner

    For the 50th anniversary of the Northern California DX Foundation in 2021, NCDXF announced the creation of an award – The DXcellence Award. To be awarded to the outstanding DXpedition of the last twelve months, which received funding from NCDXF. The award is intended to recognize excellence in a DXpedition, exemplified by practices, ethics, management, […]

  • Happy World Amateur Radio Day!

    Every year, April 18th is World Amateur Radio Day and since it’s already that date in many countries heading east, DX-World wishes all readers a very happy WARD! – Thanks to 425 DX News below is a list of participating in WARD. Bahrain  – A91WARD Belgium  – OO26WARD Canada  – VA2RAC, VA3RAC Canada  – VE1RAC, […]

  • PJ4TB – Bonaire

    “TJ”, PE1OJR is again active holiday-style from Bonaire as PJ4TB until May 4, 2026. QRV on 40-6m using a vertical and/or end-fed wire;  SSB & FT8/FT4. QSL via LoTW, Club Log.