Category: News

  • Polish Amateur Radio Union Celebrates Gdynia 100th Anniversary

    The Polish Amateur Radio Union (PZK) is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the city of Gdynia in Poland. Between February 7th and 22nd, six unique call signs will be on the air:

    • SP100G
    • SQ100D
    • SO100Y
    • SN100N
    • HF100I
    • 3Z100A

    eAwards are available in PDF format as well as a limited number of printed QSL cards.

    Source: Polish Amateur Radio Union

  • K3QJ/6Y – Jamaica

    Hiro, JH6GFY will be active from Jamaica as K3QJ/6Y during March 18-24, 2026. QRV on 40-10m using an FT-991A and dipole. QSL via LoTW. More activity details to follow..  – Hiro was active as T88GF from Palau in August ’25. 

  • 4U1A – Review DXCC Status

    [SOURCE] – At the start of 2026, the Amateur Radio Club at the Vienna International Centre (ARCDXC 4U1A) officially resumed its efforts to have our station recognized as a separate entity on the DXCC Award list. Our Position: Our goal is not to request the creation of a “new country” based on political motives, but […]

  • The Best CHIRP File for SARnet

    Playground Amateur Radio Club (PARC) has released an easy to use, printable table to help SARnet users traverse repeaters as they travel Florida’s highways.

    Your 3×5 index cards will make it simple as you travel the interstates or turnpike. Select the channel covering the mile marker where you entered
    the highway, and press your channel ⬆️ or ⬇️ button at each suggested mile marker.

    PARC has provided a PDF and CSV file with full instructions available from their website.

    Source: Playground Amateur Radio Club

  • Server Upgrade

    Thanks to all recent kind donors a massive upgrade to the DX-World website server was completed today. You won’t notice much change, but the site will continue to load super fast even with large media uploads.  – Thanks again to all supporters of DX-World. 

  • 8Q7ZW – Maldives

    Lubo, OM5ZW lets us know that he and Laco, OM4WM will be active from Thulusdhoo Island in the Maldives as 8Q7ZW during February 28 to March 12, 2026. QRV on 160-10m; CW, SSB & FT8. Focus will be on low bands. QSL via OQRS.

  • DX-World Memories

    It’s a new month, so continuing with our random DX-World Memories, here’s a look back to what’s been published on Facebook since 2012, ie DX info on this Day. — QSLs of 3D2CCC, 3D2V / 3D22. — Video, KC4/KB1EHE & KC4/KB1IFZ – Antarctica. — On the scene with KH7AL/KH9. — DX-World QSL of the Day (part […]

  • open-hamclock-backend Aims to Keep HamClock Ticking

    A group of ham radio operators have stepped up to keep HamClock operating beyond it’s scheduled sunset in June. An open source replacement for the backend processes required to keep the popular HamClock project alive is well under way.

    Developed by Brian (KO4AQF) and Austin (KN4LNB), open-hamclock-backend is designed to be a drop-in replacement for the backend server that populates HamClock with its signature set of 40+ data points and visualizations.

    From Brian (KO4AQF):

    HamClock relies on an internet backend to provide live space-weather, propagation, DX, and news data. With the passing of its original developer, that backend is no longer being maintained, which means many HamClocks will gradually lose live functionality even though the devices themselves still work.

    An open-source replacement backend is now being developed that recreates the same data feeds HamClock expects, using publicly available sources such as NOAA, space-weather services, PSK Reporter, and DX information sites. From the HamClock’s point of view, nothing changes — it connects to the same paths and receives the same data formats, without any firmware modification. We are very close to replicating nearly every possible data source and making slight improvements along the way.

    The system is free, open-source, and designed to run locally on a small Linux system, allowing individual hams or clubs to keep existing HamClocks fully operational. The goal is preservation, not reinvention — keeping HamClock working exactly as intended for years to come.

    Currently, open-hamclock-backend is designed to be self-hosted, requiring any user wishing to extend HamClock’s usefulness beyond June to run the software themselves. However, options are being considered for a centralized version to be stood up for all HamClock users to take advantage of.

    Source: open-hamclock-backend

  • D44OA – Cape Verde

    Claudio, HB9OAU will be active from Boavista Island (AF-086), Cape Verde as D44OA during March 18-26, 2026. QRV holiday-style on 60-6m; SSB, CW, RTTY and FT8 using EndFed 10-40m; Vert. Ribakov home made. QSL via LoTW, eQSL & QRZ.com. — Recording below from his February 2025 activity (Sal Island). 

  • J79H – Dominica

    [INFO by Haluk, TA2LE] – Hello from the volcanic heart of the West Indies! I am Haluk Yetkin (TA2LE), bringing over 30 years of radio experience to the shores of Dominica (J7) throughout 2026. While my primary reason for being on the island is business, my passion is to light up the radio waves from […]