Dom, VK2HJ travels to Norfolk Island regularly for work and when he has free time will operate as VK9HJ from the island. His antenna is a simple telescopic 1/4 wave vertical covering 20m through to 10m running 100w. QSOs logged via QRZ.com.
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E6MGA – Niue
Murray, ZL1MGA will be active from Niue as E6MGA during April 25 to May 1, 2026. QRV on 40 & 20m, possibly 15m too; SSB & FT8. No paper QSLs. Updates here.
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NCDXF Elects Two New Directors
A special Board Meeting of the Northern California DX Foundation took place on Monday evening, April 20, 2026. At the meeting the Board accepted the resignation of Board Director George Wallner, AA7JV. The Board thanks George for his unmatched support to the Board and for spearheading the development of the Radio-In-a-Box (RIB) technology that continues […]
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4W/EA2TA, 4W/EA3NT & 4W/IZ7ATN – Timor-Leste
With licenses in hand, look out for George, 4W/EA2TA, Christian 4W/EA3NT and Simon 4W/IZ7ATN to be active from Timor-Leste (OC-148) during April 21-28, 2026. QRV on 80-6m; CW, SSB & FT8. (60m not allowed in 4W). QSL all calls via IZ7ATN, LoTW. Further updates and pics to follow here on DX-WORLD.
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📡 DXLook Gets a Full Rebuild — Same Map, Sharper Everything
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.
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 / LU6ERV73,
Rodrigo – AK6FP / LU6ERVSource: DXLook
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FO/VA7YM – Marquesas Islands
[CANCELLED] – Info by Chungki, VA7YM. While on our way to Nuku Hiva, we unfortunately had to cancel the trip and turn back toward San Diego. We’re sorry to share that our plan to depart from La Paz at the end of March for Nuku Hiva has been cancelled due to ongoing transmission issues with […]
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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
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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.
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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] […]
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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 […]