Translation from French to English by Frank SWL F-14368
FRANCE, F. This Friday, the 18th, from 06:00 to 09:00 UTC (please note that times are always in UTC unless marked "hlf" for French local time), Michel will be operating as F8GGZ/P from Crotenay in the Jura (Dept. 39), using references FFF 3960 and POTA FR 14602.
FINLAND, OH. From September 18 to 20, Jan will be operating as OH/DL4XT for the Scandinavia Contest.
TUNISIA, 3V. Not MOROCCO (CN) as erroneously announced—a mistake pointed out to me by an avid reader (thanks, Joel). From sometime in September 2026 through March or April 2027, Antonio IS0EBO will be operating as 3V8AS from Monastir.
TURKEY, TA. From September 18 to 20, TC8KHT will operate from Karahan Tepe (grid square KM97PC). Karahan Tepe is a Neolithic archaeological site that may be the oldest known human village, dating back to approximately 9400 BC. QSL via eQSL and QRZ Logbook.
CURAÇAO, PJ2. From September 18 to 26, Randy will be operating as PJ2/K5SL. QSL via home call.
NEPAL, 9N. Until September 19, Suvarna (who also holds the callsign VU3OPT) is operating as 9N/OM0GA from Kirtipur. This town is located in the Kathmandu District (Bagmati Zone) at an altitude of 1,600m in the Himalayas. No news has been received since the disaster in Nepal and Tibet.
UNITED STATES, W. Until September 19, Jon is operating as WB8YJF/4 from Ocracoke Island (North Carolina State East group, IOTA NA-067).
BELGIUM, ON. Saturday, September 19: The 31st La Louvière Amateur Radio Fair, organized by the ON6LL radio club, will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the "LouvExpo" hall. Admission is €10; free for YLs and children. Direct access is available from the E42 and E19 motorways via the A501 towards La Louvière; take the western bypass after exiting the motorway and turn right at the first roundabout. LOUVEXPO, Rue Arthur Delaby 7, La Louvière. GPS: Lat. N50° 29’ 01’’ / Long. E04° 10’ 51’’. Access map and online registration at www.on6ll.be, or by phone: Michel ON7FI 0475/45 45 78.
FRANCE, TM. September 19–20: TM73FT operating from Fort du Télégraphe for European Heritage Days. QSL via bureau.
DENMARK, OZ. September 19–20: René DL2JRM and DJ4MF will operate as OZ0MF.
CROATIA, 9A. September 19–26: Colin will operate as 9A/G3VCQ from the Nin area. The small town of Nin is situated in the heart of a shallow lagoon; it is Croatia's first and oldest royal city. The old town is only 500 meters wide.
SARDINIA, IS0. Until September 20: Alberto is operating as IM0/IK2GAO and Ellie as IM0/IU2SMJ from Sant'Antioco Island (IOTA EU-024).
NAMIBIA, V5. Until September 20: Hanspeter is operating as V5/HB9BFM from various locations. Operating in Olivia digital mode (8/250 protocol) on 14.072 kHz between 16:00 and 19:00 UTC.
NETHERLANDS, PA. Until September 20, members of the PI4CQ radio club will operate as PH82MG
from the "B-82 Grave" landing strip in Keent (Netherlands) to mark the 82nd anniversary of
Operation "Market Garden".
UNITED STATES, W. Until September 20, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of "Route 66"—the
famous highway crossing the United States—23 special call signs (from W6A to W6W) will be
active, distributed from Santa Monica (West Coast) to Chicago (in the center of the country). https://w6jbt.org/.
… contests for the weekend of September 19–20 (UTC times) …
Saturday 12:00 to Sunday 11:59: Scandinavian Activity CW Contest https://www.sactest.net
Saturday 17:00–20:59: BARTG Sprint PSK63 Contest https://bartg.org.uk/wp/contests/
MALDIVES, 8Q. From September 20 to October 10, Juergen DL3JH will be active as 8Q7JH from
Thulhagiri Island, North Atoll (IOTA AS-013). QSL via the DARC bureau or direct via DL3JH.
SEYCHELLES, S7. Until September 21, Kasimir is operating as S79/DL2SBY from the north of
Mahé Island, Inner Islands group (IOTA AF-024), 100m from the coast.
SAMOA, 5W. From September 21 to October 12, SP5EAQ will be active as 5W0AF. QSL via SP7DQR.
CRETE, SV9. Until September 22, Olafur is operating as SV9/TF1OL from Heraklion.
CANADA, VE. Until September 23, Mike VE2XB is operating as VY0ZOO from Coral Harbour,
Southampton Island (IOTA NA-007), Nunavut Territory. Then, from September 24 to 29,
he will operate from Sanikiluaq, Belcher Islands (IOTA NA-196); from September 30 to October 4
from Naujaat (also known as "Repulse Bay"), an Inuit hamlet on Hudson Bay,
Kivalliq region, Nunavut; and from October 5 to November 6 from Igloolik Island (IOTA NA-174).
He will continue his journey from November 7 to December 10 in Salluit, northern Quebec, before
returning to Coral Harbour (IOTA NA-007) from December 11 to 22. QSL via VE2XB.
BERMUDA, VP9. From September 23 to 29, Lee N7NU, Al K7AR, and Ron WJ7R will be
active as VP9/N7NU and also as VP9I during the CQWW DX RTTY contest on September 26–27.
AMERICAN SAMOA, KH8. Until September 24, Yuris YL2GM and Eugene EA5EL
are operating as KH8WW from Aunu`u Island, southeast of Tutuila Island (IOTA OC-045).
BRAZIL, PY. From September 24 to 26, Fabio PY4YY and Marcelo PY2AE will be active as PS1A from
Algodao Island, Rio de Janeiro State West group (IOTA SA-029). QSL via PY4YY.
RÉUNION, FR / MAYOTTE, FH. Until September 25, Ludovic is operating as FR/F1TEQ/P;
then, from September 26 to 31, he will travel to Mayotte, operating as FH/F1TEQ/P from Petite Terre.
He will be active in the evenings and on weekends.
FRANCE, TM. From September 25 to 28, F4HZS will be active as TM26SP to mark the visit of
Pope Leo XIV. QSL via F4HZS.
MOLDOVA, ER. From September 25 to 28, René will be active as ER/DL2JRM.
MARIANA ISLANDS, KH0. From September 25 to 28, Chusuke will be active as KH0/JR1FKR from
Saipan Island, Northern Mariana Islands group (IOTA OC-086).
SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Until September 26, to celebrate the National Day on the
23rd, three special callsigns are in use: HZ96ND, 7Z96ND, and 8Z96ND ("ND" for National Day).
ARGENTINA, LU. On Saturday, September 26, our friends from the "QRM Belgrano" radio club
(LU4AAO, Buenos Aires) will operate as LS2E from the north bank of the "Arroyo de la Cruz"
stream, on the premises and grounds of the "Scouts Navales Cañada de la Cruz" group in
Capilla del Señor, northwest of Buenos Aires. The scout group includes several radio
amateurs. Info: https://lu4aao.org/activaciones/activacion-arroyo-de-la-cruz / https://www.qrz.com/db/LS2E.
FRANCE, TM. On September 26 only, Michel F8GGZ will operate as TM26JIP for the
International Day of Peace.
GREECE, SV. On September 26–27, Dirk ON5CT will operate as J48S for the CQWW RTTY
contest from Samos Island (IOTA EU-049); activity continues until October 10. QSL via eQSL, LoTW.
OGASAWARA, JD. From September 26 to October 6, JI1LET will operate as JD1BOI from
Chichijima Island (IOTA AS-031).
FRANCE, TM. From September 27 to October 11, TM47CDXC marks the 47th General
Assembly of the "Clipperton DX Club" in Carcans (Gironde department, 33) from October 9 to 11.
EAST MALAYSIA, 9M6, 8 / WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2. Until September 30, marking
National Day (August 31) and Malaysia Day (September 16), special callsigns
are being used from various Malaysian states and federal territories: in East Malaysia, 9M26MS (Sabah) and
9M26MQ (Sarawak); in West Malaysia, 9M26MA, 9M26MB, 9M26MC, 9M26MD,
9M26MJ, 9M26MK, 9M26MN, 9M26MP, 9M26MR, 9M26MW, 9M26MM, and 9M26MT.
POLAND, SP. Until September 30, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the National
Railway Company: 3Z100PKP, HF100PKP, SN100PKP, SO100PKP, SP100PKP, SQ100PKP.
SAINT KITTS & NEVIS, V4. Until September 30, Tom K0YA—who received the permanent
callsign V47YA—and Antoinette W5RCX—who also received hers, V47RCX—are active from
V47JA’s villa. They will also be active from February 3 to March 3, 2027. Tom plans
to participate in the ARRL International DX CW contest in February 2027 using the callsign V47Y. They
plan to return there from February 3 to March 3, 2027.
CROATIA, 9A. Until September 30, 9A10SOTA, marking the 10th anniversary of the SOTA program.
GREECE, SV. Until September 30, the "Fifth Ocean Ham Aviator’s Club" will operate as SX48JM
to commemorate the 48th anniversary of pilot Joseph Migadis's heroic act on August 9, 1978,
when he safely returned Olympic Airways flight "OA 411" to Hellinikon Airport following
an engine explosion during takeoff.
POLAND, SP. Until September 30, special callsign HF26BMS for the 26th edition of the
World Hot Air Balloon Championship.
ROMANIA, YO. Until September 30, special callsign YR100RC for the centenary of the
"Craiova" radio club, the first radio club established in Romania on March 18, 1926.
GERMANY, DL. Until September 30, DB26YLBB for the Women's Basketball World Cup
and DM0CRACY for the International Day of Democracy. QSL
via DK5ON.
FRANCE, TM. On Sundays in September and October, the Mazirat radio club (Dept. 03,
Allier), F4KOK, is operating as TM3CF, a reference to the geographic center of
metropolitan France (including Corsica and coastal islands). The club bears the
poetic name "GRAAL" (like the Quest of the same name), standing for *Groupe Radio
Amateur Allier Libre* (Free Allier Amateur Radio Group). QSL via bureau.
The Allier department has two points recognized as the geographic center of
metropolitan France (including Corsica), but the Nassigny site—locator JN16GM—was
chosen. The club plans to operate from the other recognized point in 2027.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, 9Q. From September 30 to October 11, the
Mediterranean DX Club will operate as 9T0MD (the 9T0 prefix is being used for the
first time). QSL via IK2VUC.
… through the end of 2026 …
CHILE, CE. The Rancagua radio club (CE4RG) is using the callsign XR90RG to
mark its 90th anniversary.
UKRAINE, UR. Special callsign EN100NP for the centenary of the death of Symon
Petliura, a Ukrainian statesman and journalist born in Poltava on May 22, 1879,
and assassinated in Paris on May 25, 1926. He was a key figure in the national
movement, the supreme commander of the Army, and the third president of the
Ukrainian People's Republic.
UKRAINE, UR. Special callsigns EO210WLP (for the 210th anniversary of Lviv Polytechnic National University) and EM70WWW (for the university radio club's 70th anniversary). Thanks to UR5BCP. QSL via LoTW.
POLAND, SP. Special callsigns 3Z100LKK, HF100LKK, SN100LKK, SO100LKK, SP0LKK, SP100LKK, and SQ100LKK mark the 100th anniversary of the "Lwowski Klub Krotkofalowcow" (Lviv Radio Club), which was one of Europe's largest radio clubs before World War II.
GREENLAND, OX. Loren KK5LM is operating as OX5LM from Pituffik Space Base.
ICELAND, TF. Special callsigns TF80IRA and TF80IARU mark the 80th anniversary of the IRA (Icelandic Radio Amateurs Association), an IARU member since its founding on August 14, 1947.
GIBRALTAR, ZB2. The special callsign ZB2FTY is active at various times throughout the year to mark the 50th anniversary of the "Gibraltar Amateur Radio Society" (founded in 1976) and the 80th anniversary of the first ZB2 callsign (issued in April 1946). Direct QSL via ZB2BU.
ANTARCTICA, KC4. Tom VK2TBC is operating as VK0TBC from the Australian "Casey" base—ref. VK-02 (in the Antarctic base registry)—located on the Bailey Peninsula, Vincennes Bay, Budd Coast, Wilkes Land (66°17 S - 110°32 E); IOTA ref. AN-016. ITALY, I. The Fidenza section of the ARI (IQ4FE) is activating a special call sign each month in 2026 in honor of Marconi: II4PAGE (September), II4NTTI (October), II4GCLB (November), II4SLRI (December).
BELGIUM, ON. Special call sign OT26B marking the 100th anniversary of the SNCB (Belgian National Railway Company). QSL via OR4K. On May 5, 1835, Belgium inaugurated the first railway line in Europe, between Brussels and Mechelen—a landmark event that made Brussels the first capital in the world to be served by rail.
NETHERLANDS, PA / POLAND, SP. PA3HEN is using PG75HSC and SP3LPR is using 3Z75HSC to mark the 75th anniversary of the High Speed Telegraphy Club (HSC), founded in 1951.
GERMANY, DL. The special call sign DB70DLRS celebrates the 70th anniversary of the DARC's weekly bulletin, the "Deutschland-Rundspruch." See the page on QRZ.com. QSL via DK5ON.
GERMANY, DL. Special call sign DQ30GDXF marking the 30th anniversary of the German DX Foundation. The call signs DG0GDXF, DG30GDXF, and DF0GDXF have also been announced.
GERMANY, DL. To mark the 170th anniversary of Nikola Tesla's birth, the DARC's Mainz local chapter (DL0MZ) is operating under the callsign DR170TESLA. QSL via DK8ZZ or Club Log.
BULGARIA, LZ. The Blagovestnik radio club (LZ1KCP) will activate the following special callsigns to celebrate Orthodox saints: LZ67PP (August), LZ936BA (September–October), and LZ911TD (November–December). Additionally, the Radio Telegraphy High Speed Club (HSC) is using the callsign LZ75HSC to mark its 75th anniversary. QSL via LZ2JE.
CROATIA, 9A. The national amateur radio association is celebrating the 170th anniversary of Nikola Tesla's birth with the callsign 9A170NT. QSL via LoTW, Club Log, or QRZ.com.
NEW ZEALAND, ZL. The New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART) and the Auckland radio club (ZL1AA) will use the callsign ZL100AA to mark their centenary. NZART members may use the ZM prefix throughout the year. For a three-month period, NZART operators and local branches may use the ZL100 prefix.
MALAWI, 7Q. Throughout 2026, and possibly into 2027, Chris ZS6RI is operating as 7Q5C from Karonga, in the north of the country. He works in six-month rotations. QSL via LoTW or Club Log.
UKRAINE, UR. To mark his 50th year of licensure, Nick US8AR is using the callsign EM50AR. Additionally, the special callsign EO80F is being used to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Palace of Children and Youth in Izmail. Izmail is Ukraine's largest port and a vital hub on the Danube.
SOUTH ORKNEY ISLANDS, VP8, LU_Z. Ramon Alberto is operating as LU1DMZ/Z from the LU1ZA station at the "Orcadas" base on Laurie Island (IOTA AN-008). Established in 1904, it is the oldest Antarctic base. The first Argentine crew, including José Moneta, arrived in 1927, and the first official radiotelegraph station in Antarctica was inaugurated. Since 1951, the Orcadas Observatory has been under the authority of the Argentine Navy.
POLAND, SP. Each month, the Dobrzycki radio club (SP3PDO) uses a different special callsign to honor various Polish saints: SP1373AB (September), SP1550SK (October), SP1234KK (November), and SP1835JK (December).
BANGLADESH, S2. For two to three days throughout the year, the S21DX team activates 17 grid locators via the QO-100 satellite, deploying two stations per locator using SSB and CW. The locators are NL41-NL46, NL51-NL55, and NL60-NL65. Operators are also using their personal call signs: S21ACP, S21AM, S21FIA,
S21HMX, S21MOB, S21RC, S21RED, and S21YLJ.
TAJIKISTAN, EY. For the 35th anniversary of independence: EY35D, EY35S. QSL via W0VTT.
… from October onwards …
ANTARCTICA, KC4. Until October, David VK2JDS is operating as VK0DS from the Australian
Davis Research Station. Direct QSL via D. Scott VK0DS, 4139 Freemantle Road,
GOWAN, NSW 2795, Australia.
BELGIUM, ON. From October 1 to 30, marking the 80th anniversary of the Belgian Air Force,
ON4BAF, ON4BFS, ON4BBE, and ON6BK will operate as OR80AF.
THE GAMBIA, C5. From October 1 to November 4, Ljubisa "Lui" YT3PL (also YU5R) and
Luc F5RAV will operate as C5R from Tanji, near Banjul. Their humanitarian work continues at
the Wilcos School, which serves children aged 3 to 5.
GERMANY, DL. From October 1 to December 31, the special call sign DA125RH will be used in memory of Rudolf Hell, the German engineer who invented the Hellschreiber mode, which had a significant impact on communications technology.
FRANZ JOSEF LAND, RI1FJ. Until October 2, RA1ZZ, R9LR, RA9USU, UA6EX, R3CN, and RW6MD are operating as RI1FJZ from Alexandra Island (IOTA EU-019).
GREECE, SV. From October 3 to 12, Andy will be active as SV8/DC7WC from Corfu Island (IOTA EU-052).
VANUATU, YJ. Until early October, Barry KD6XU (also known as 3D2BP) is operating as YJ0BP from Efate Island, New Hebrides group (IOTA OC-035). He is expected to travel next to Erromango and Tanna Islands, both of which fall under IOTA reference OC-035.
JUAN FERNANDEZ, CE0. In early October, for about ten days, Moises CE3VTZ and Felipe XQ7IR will operate as XR0Z from Alejandro Selkirk Island (IOTA SA-101). They list this SA-101 reference on their QRZ.com page, although it does not exist in the "IOTA Directory," which classifies the island under reference SA-005. Further information to follow. QSL via M0URX.
EAST KIRIBATI, T32. On October 3 and 4, Ken KH6QJ will operate as T32AZ from Kiritimati for the Oceania DX SSB Contest.
SOMALIA, 6O. From October 5 to 25, Pertti OG2M (a surgeon and emergency physician at the European Somali Hospital) is expected to receive the special call sign 6O2M and operate from Garowe, the capital of Puntland—an autonomous region of Somalia with a population of approximately 51,000 in 2024. Located in the heart of Puntland, it is the region's fifth-largest city, following Bosaso, Galkayo, Galdogob, and Las Anod.
ICELAND, TF. From October 7 to 14, Dervin will operate as TF/PD9DX from the Borgarnes area. He will participate in the Scandinavian Activity Contest (SSB) on October 10–11. QSL via M0URX.
SOLOMON ISLANDS, H4. From October 7 to 21, 9A3MR, DK8ZZ, 9A2NA, 9A3CJY (age 17), 9A4WY, and 9A7Y will operate as H49A from Guadalcanal Island (IOTA OC-047), paying tribute to 15 years of charitable work by the "Croatian Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul of Buma."
UNITED STATES, K. From October 8 to 11, NV4C, K4JTT, and WK4U will operate as N4N from Sapelo Island, Georgia (IOTA NA-058), marking the 16th anniversary of their initial activity there in 2010 during the International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend.
TUNISIA, 3V. The 22nd IARU High Speed Telegraphy World Championship will take place in Sousse from October 8 to 12.
ALBANIA, ZA. From October 8 to 13, John will operate as ZA/AE5X from Theth National Park. Then, from the 13th to the 18th, he will be in the Tirana region, and finally, from the 18th to the 30th, he will operate from Gjirokastër.
FRANCE, TM. Until October 9, the Radio-Club Vendéen F6KUF (based in La Roche-sur-Yon, Vendée/Dept. 85) is using the callsign TM4GGR for the "Golden Globe Race"—a solo, non-stop, round-the-world sailing race that started in Les Sables-d'Olonne on September 6. QSL via F6KUF (bureau) or F5OEV (direct).
NAMIBIA, V5. Until October 10, Gunther DK2WH will use the callsigns V51WH and V55Y from Omaruru, alongside his photography work in South Africa.
NORWAY, LA. On October 10 and 11, René (DL2JRM), DF6DR, and DM7XX will operate as LG5LG.
MALTA, 9H. From October 10 to 12, IK8YFU, IU8GUK, I8YGZ, and IU8HEP will operate as 9H/IQ8BV.
BONAIRE, PJ4. From October 10 to 27, Olli will operate as PJ4/DH8BQA and also as PJ4Y during the Worked All Germany Contest (Oct 17–18) and the CQ WW DX SSB Contest (Oct 24–25).
GUYANA, 8R. Until October 12, Aldir (PY1SAD) is operating as 8R1TM from Georgetown.
BANGLADESH, S2. From October 16 to 20, the special call sign S21HRG will be active for the "JOTA-JOTI" Jamboree, with the participation of the "13th Hussars Open Rover Scout" group from Tetulia in the Panchagarh district—Bangladesh's northernmost district, located in the Rangpur Division at the foothills of the Himalayas and bordered by India on three sides. This station will allow around one hundred scouts to discover amateur radio under the supervision of 13 licensed operators.
LESOTHO, 7P. From October 16 to 29, DL7DF, DK1BT, DL4WK, DL6SAK, DL7BO, and DL7UFR will operate as 7P8GE. QSL via DL7UFR.
ENGLAND, G. On Saturday, October 17, from 09:00 to 16:00, the St Paul's Scout Group from Lancaster will operate as GB16SPS from their headquarters for JOTA 2026.
BERMUDA, VP9. From October 17 to 20, Josh will be VP9/W9HT.
SAO TOME & PRINCIPE, S9. From October 17 to 31, EC7R, D2ACE, CT1BOL, D2IM, CT1BZG, CT2GFW, and CT3MD will operate as S9R from Tamarindos (locator JJ31rp) using 3 stations.
OGASAWARA, JD. From October 17 to November 2, Koutarou JP1IHD will be JD1BQP from Chichijima.
DOMINICA, J7. From October 18 to 27, FM5BH, F5VHJ, FM5FJ, and FM1HN will operate as J75A for the CQ WW DX SSB Contest on October 24/25. Prior to the contest, they will operate as J79BH, J79A, J79FJ, and J79H, respectively.
POSTPONED. BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, VP2V. Expedition postponed to 2027 (exact dates to be announced soon); a team will operate as VP2VXX from Tortola Island (IOTA NA-023). Participation in the October 24/25, 2026 CQ WW DX SSB contest has been cancelled.
TANZANIA, 5H. From October 19 to November 19, Maurizio IK2GZU will be 5H3MB.
RODRIGUES ISLAND, 3B9. From October 20 to 28, Kazu will be 3B9/M0CFW and also 3B9KW during the CQ WW DX SSB contest (Oct 24/25); he will also be active from November 22 to December 2, including during the CQ WW DX CW contest (Nov 28/29). QSL via LoTW.
SAINT PIERRE & MIQUELON, FP. From October 21 to 26, Matthew will be FP/WF2A and
will participate in the CQ WW DX SSB contest on October 24–25.
PALAU, T8. From October 21 to 29, JH3LSS, JA3IVU, JA3HJI (other sources cite JA3HJU),
JI3DNN, and JA3AVO will operate as T88DK, T88ED, T88DN, T88CZ, and T88MB, respectively.
SCOTLAND, GM. From October 22 to 26, Stewart G4AFF will be GM4AFF/P from one of the
Shetland Islands, IOTA EU-012. He will operate as GM5E for the CQ WW DX SSB contest on the 24th–25th.
MICRONESIA, V6. From October 22 to 26, Masaya JM1LBO will be V63SC from Pohnpei
Island, IOTA OC-010; he will participate in the CQ WW DX SSB contest on the 24th–25th.
KOSOVO, Z6. From October 22 to 26, René (DL2JRM), DM7XX, and HB9EHJ will operate as Z68XX and
Z66BCC for the CQ WW DX SSB contest.
NEPAL, 9N. From October 23 to 31, Jan DL4XT will be 9N7XT from Kathmandu.
CYPRUS, 5B. For the CQ WW DX SSB Contest on October 24–25, Rich M5RIC—who had initially planned to use the callsign P3CR—has ultimately opted for the callsign C41X.
MADEIRA, CT3. For the CQ WW DX SSB Contest on October 24–25, DF7EE will operate as CQ3W.
DOMINICA, J7. For the CQ WW DX SSB Contest on October 24–25, FM5BH, FM5FJ, F5VHJ, and EA1BP will operate as J75A.
ALBANIA, ZA. For the CQ WW DX SSB Contest on October 24–25, David OK1DTP will operate as ZA/OK5D.
JERSEY, GJ. For the CQ WW DX SSB Contest on October 24–25, Tev will operate as MJ/TA1HZ.
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR, VU4. From October 24 to November 7, W0ZB, K1LZ, VE2DX, VU2RS, K1NZ, KB2FMH, K2SAV, and N4VGE will be active from Andaman (IOTA AS-001).
Five stations will be operating 24/7. They will activate three POTA references (IN-0003, IN-0005, IN-0007) and participate in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest on October 24–25. Callsign pending.
JAPAN, JA. Until October 26, the special callsign 8J7SPO is being used to celebrate the 80th "Japan Games" and the 25th National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities, held in Aomori Prefecture. Direct QSL via JQ7ATB.
PALAU, T8. From October 26 to 30, Ken BW2/JP1RIW (also known as BM2JCC) will operate as T88KH.
LESOTHO, 7P. From October 26 to November 25, Wolfgang HB9CCS will operate as 7P9EA from Thaba-Tseka, in the country's highlands.
SENEGAL, 6W. From October 28 to November 9, an Italian team—comprising Elvira IV3FSG, Franco I1FQH, Alfeo I1HJT, Tony I2PJA, Silvano I2YSB, Oscar IK2AQZ, Angelo IK2CKR, and Stefano IK2HKT—will operate as 6W/I2YSB (SSB, CW, RTTY) and 6W/IK2HKT (FT8).
CHILE, CE. From October 29 to November 28, Heli DD0VR and his wife Bigi DE3BWR will visit Chiloé Island (IOTA SA-018). Heli has applied for a special Chilean callsign.
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, V2. From October 30 to November 6, JJ2RCJ (also AB2RF), JA3FHL, JA3PJL, JH3UHG, and JA0JHQ will be active from the V26B station.
AMERICAN SAMOA, KH8. From October 30 to November 12, following the T2C, C21MM, and V6D expeditions, the German team is preparing for its next South Pacific adventure as KH8A. Nine operators, 4 stations. QSL via DL4SVA. https://kh8a.mydx.de/
WILLIS ISLAND, VK9W. Until October 31, Sands VK4WXW is operating as VK9WX; he has been at the
weather monitoring station since May for a wintering mission with the Australian Bureau
of Meteorology. Established in 1921, this station issues cyclone warnings for
Queensland. QSL via Charles M0OXO.
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS, VP8, HF0. Until October 31, Rafal SQ4O is
operating as HF0PAS during the 50th Polish Antarctic Expedition at the "Henryk Arctowski"
station on King George Island. IOTA AN-010.
NEPAL, 9N. During October, DL4XT will be active as 9N7XT. QSL via QRZ.com and LoTW.
FRENCH POLYNESIA, FO. During October, Haru JA1XGI will be active as TX9XG from
Rangiroa Atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago, IOTA OC-066.
SENEGAL, 6W. During October or November, IV3FSG, I2PJA, IK2AQZ, I2YSB, I1FQH,
IK2HKT, I1HJT, and IK2CKR will operate as 6W/I2YSB and 6W/IK2HKT. Five stations will be active.
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, VP2V. During November, Bob will be active as VP2V/GU4YOX
and VP2VBB for the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28–29.
BANGLADESH, S2. During November, the S21DX team will be active from Kutubdia Island,
Chittagong Region group, IOTA AS-127.
ANTARCTICA, KC4. From November 2026 to February 2027, Felix DL5XL will operate as DP1POL,
returning to the German "Neumayer III" base.
CAPE VERDE, D4. From November 4 to 11, Giovanni IZ2DPX will be active as D44PX.
BELGIUM, ON. From November 4 to December 3, the special callsign OT5IDPD will be used
to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, established for December 3
by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992.
ENGLAND, G. On November 7 and 8, James M0GQC will operate as GB100TL from Tibbett’s
Lookout on Lundy Island, English Coastal Islands group, IOTA EU-120.
MOZAMBIQUE, C9. From November 10 to 19, OK1BOA, OK1FCJ, OK1CRM, OK1GK,
OK2ZA, OK2ZC, OK2ZI, and OK6DJ will operate as C8K. QSL via OK6DJ, OQRS, LoTW.
CEUTA & MELILLA, EA9. From November 13 to 15, EA4HUK, EA4GHH, EA4IWX, and
EA3JAQ will operate as EG9MM from the "autonomous city" of Melilla. They will activate several
references for the DMA, POTA, LLOTA, and TOTA programs. QSL via QRZ.com, LoTW, eQSL.
ARMENIA, EK. From November 14 to 16, EK/DL2JRM will be active in the WAE RTTY Contest.
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS, VP8 (South Shetland), KC4. In mid-November, Gil IZ2GMR (who is
also K2GMR) plans a 9-day stay on King George Island, Antarctica (IOTA
AN-010). He will operate as K2GMR/MM from the boat and as KC4/K2GMR once on the island.
CHRISTMAS ISLAND, VK9X. From November 16 to December 4, the VK9XY expedition—"The Next
Generation Takes the Helm"—organized by the "Pacific Islands DXpedition Group" (PIDXG)
and the "Youth on the Air" (YOTA) program, will take place. Led by Max N4ML, the team
includes 8 young operators from the USA, Lithuania, Japan, and Malawi. QSL via M0OXO.
SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. From November 18 to December 2, Garry KC9EE will operate as PJ7EE from
Villa Arcadia and will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28–29.
CARIBBEAN TOUR. From November 20 to 23, Chris DL1MGB will be active from Anguilla
(callsign VP2E not yet assigned); from November 23 to 30, he will be PJ7WW from Sint Maarten
(where he will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on the 28th/29th); then from November 30 to December 9,
he will be FS/DL1MGB from Saint-Martin.
GRENADA, J3. From November 22 to December 2, M0SDV, GW4XUM, G3NKC, G4PVM,
G3WPH, and NN3W will operate as J38W and participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on the 28th/29th. QSL
via M0OXO.
SAINT HELENA, ZD7. From November 22 to December 5, G4BWP will be ZD7WP and Andy
5Z4VJ will be ZD7VJ. They will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28/29.
BONAIRE, PJ4. From November 23 to December 1, KU8E, N8VW, and K9NW will operate
using their home callsigns (PJ4/homecall), and on November 28/29, they will be PJ4A in the CQ WW DX CW contest. QSL
for PJ4A and PJ4/KU8E via K4BAI; for the others, via their home callsigns.
BRITISH SOVEREIGN BASE AREAS, CYPRUS, ZC4. From November 23 to December 1, Adrian G0KOM
will be ZC4MK from Melanda Beach. He will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest.
PALAU, T8. From November 25 to December 3, JH1OLB will operate as T88DT and participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28–29.
MICRONESIA, V6. From November 26 to December 1, JH3AIU will operate as V6AIU and JR3RIU as V63JX from Chuuk Island (IOTA OC-011). QSL via home calls.
BAHAMAS, C6. On November 28–29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, VA3DF, VE3RZ, and VE3TW will operate as C6AAG. QSL via M0URX.
LUXEMBOURG, LX. On November 28–29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, Suad DK6XZ (also E77XZ) will operate as LX7I.
SCOTLAND, GM. On November 28–29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, GM3WOJ and GM4YXI will operate as GS7V from the Shetland Islands (IOTA EU-012). Before and after the contest, they will operate as GS2MP. QSL via N3SL. Additionally, Tony GM7AFE, a Shetland resident, will also participate in the contest.
MAURITIUS, 3B8. On November 28–29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, KX7M, 4O3A,
E70A, and YT1CI will operate as 3B8M.
TONGA, A3. On November 28–29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, W6NV (also
A31WW) and K0AV (also A31AV) will operate as A31W from Vava’u Island (IOTA OC-064).
LIECHTENSTEIN, HB0. On November 28–29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, DL2JRM,
S50X, and S58MU will operate as HB0DX.
NEW ZEALAND, ZL. On November 28–29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest,
ZL3AB, ZL3GA, and ZL3PAH—members of the "Quake Contesters group"—will operate as ZL3X.
TONGA, A3. From November 28 to December 4, Tommy VK2IR and John VK3YP will
operate as A35TV.
SAINT MARTIN, FS. From November 28 to December 11, K9NU, KT8X, NQ9N, VA3CW,
WB8BZK, W9MR, W9AP, and K9EL will be part of the TO9W expedition and will participate in
the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28–29.
PANAMA, HP. Until November 30, HP1CDW is operating as 3E40CDW to mark the 40th anniversary of his license.
ZIMBABWE, Z2. From December 1 to January 25, 2027, Dumisani ZS6ND will operate as Z21MY.
ITALY, I. From December 9 to 14, Luca will operate as IA5/IK5AEQ from Giannutri Island (IOTA EU-028).
SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Until mid-December, Diya YI1DZ is operating as Z81D from Juba. He works for
the World Food Programme. QSL via OM3JW, OQRS.
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR, VU4. From December 17 to 30, the "DX India Foundation" is organizing
an international expedition using the call sign VU4R.
TANZANIA, 5H. From December 23 to January 6, 2027, Rafal SP3RK will be active as 5H1RK from Paje,
on Zanzibar Island (IOTA AF-032), using a 6-watt QRP station.
THE GAMBIA, C5. From December 27 to January 3, 2027, F4GJE (also known as 6W1RD) will be active as C5H.
SEYCHELLES, S7. From December 28 to January 8, 2027, OK1GK, OK2ZA, and OK6DJ will be active
as S79/OL1T. QSL via OK6DJ.
MARIANA ISLANDS, KH0. From December 29, 2026, to January 3, 2027, Ken will operate as KH0/AJ6VJ.
BURKINA FASO, XT. From January 17 to 24, 2027, Max (DL1MAX) will operate as XT2MAX.
PALAU, T8. From January 8 to 14, 2027, JA6EGL will operate as T88SM.
FALKLAND ISLANDS, VP8. From January 10 to 17, 2027, Santiago Martel (LU2DUR) is planning a
solo expedition to East Falkland; he is awaiting a VP8 callsign.
MICRONESIA, V6. From January 14 to 22, 2027, Haru (JA1XGI) will operate as V6XG from Chuuk
Island (IOTA OC-011).
JAPAN, JA. Until January 29, 2027, the special callsign 8J70JARE will be used from various locations
across the country to mark the 70th anniversary of the Japanese presence in Antarctica. On November 8, 1956,
the *Syowa*—the first Japanese ship to explore Antarctica—departed Tokyo with 53
crew members; 17 of them landed on the Ongul Islands on January 29, 1957, to establish the
first research station, which was named "Syowa." QSL via JG2MLI.
PETER I ISLAND, 3Y. During February 2027, a team of 19 operators will operate as 3Y0L.
PALAU, T8. From February 10 to 18 (or 28), 2027, 7K4TKB, JA6FWJ, JF3LGC, JF3PLF,
JH3QNH, JH3TXR, JI3NST, JI6DUE, JN3RAZ, JN3JBC, JH3FHR, and JR3FOS will celebrate the
80th anniversary of the JARL Kyoto Club (JA3YAQ) from the Palau radio club on Koror Island,
IOTA OC-009. They are expecting a special callsign. QSL via JF3PLF.
SOMALIA, T5, 6O. From February 15 to 27, 2027, ON5UR, ON4AMX, ON4HIL, ON5TN,
ON6CC, ON6DX, ON7RU, ON7USB, ON8AZ, PA3EWP, N6PSE, and PA7DX will operate as 6O6X.
The pilots are Champ E21EIC for Asia and Steven NC6R for the United States.
BAHAMAS, C6. From February 17 (or 18) to 23, 2027, Eric K9GY will operate as C6AYM from
Eleuthera and participate in the ARRL DX CW Contest.
NIUE, E6. During the first quarter of 2027, Gavin ZL3GAV will operate as E6SP.
ANTARCTIC CRUISE. In early 2027, Mehdi F5PFP will embark on a four-week
sailboat cruise. Departing from Navarino Island, IOTA SA-050 (Chile), he will then
stop at the South Shetland Islands, IOTA AN-010. Then, sailing along the west coast of Graham Land and
other archipelagos, with stops at various islands, bases, and refuges—weather permitting: Machu
Picchu Base (Peru), Commandante Ferraz Base (Brazil), the ruins of Base G-Admiralty Bay
(UK), the ruins of Giacomo Bove Base (Italy), Brazil Refuge (Brazil),
Pieter Lenie Field-Copacabana Base (USA), Republica del Ecuador Refuge (Ecuador), and
Arctowski Base (Poland). As a French expedition, the sites fall under the authority of the
French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Crossing of the Drake and Bransfield Straits,
and a possible additional stop in the South Shetland Islands on the return from Antarctica.
SOUTH GEORGIA, VP8. In March 2027, LA7THA, LB1QI (also
F6JJX), LB5GI, W0ZB, F4HEC, G0VJG, G4PUM, IU2EFB, LA3BO,
OE7PGI, OK2WX, UR8UQ, and UR5UY will operate as VP0SG from Husvik. Three young people will be part
of the team: YL Violetta KN2P (licensed since 2012; she has solid expertise in safety,
is a flight instructor, and is also a member of the Tokelau expedition). The other two
young members are Léon DL3ON and YL Megan EI5LA, 19, from Cork (Ireland).
DOMINICA, J7. Until March 2027, Haluk TA2LE will frequently operate as J79H, sometimes
from POTA references such as Morne, Trois Pitons, and Cabrits National Parks.
SAINT LUCIA, J6. From March 9 to 16, 2027, Stephen will be J6/KB4YKC and Paul will be
J6/KB4PML, operating from the J68HZ radio club's contest station.
MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7. Randall KX4QD is back on assignment as V73HW
on Kwajalein Island (Ralik Chain, IOTA OC-028) until 2027. QSL via KX4QD, Club Log, LoTW.
Also on Kwajalein Island until June 2027, John WA4IYB is operating as V73RJ.
GRENADA, J3. For two weeks in late March 2027, Mike VY0ZOO (also known as VE2XB)
will operate as J38XB. QSL via VE2XB.
FRANCE, TM. In April 2027, members of the "PlusScouts PA3EFR/J" group
will operate as TM27OMAH from Omaha Beach to support the "Normandy Camporee 2027."
TANZANIA, 5H. Originally scheduled for August 31 and September 1, 2026,
4Z4DX and 4X1RE have postponed their expedition to April–May 2027,
when they will operate as 5H2DX and 5H2RE, respectively.
COLOMBIA, HK. Until May 15, 2027, Lothar DK8LRF is operating as HK3JCL.
LORD HOWE, VK2. From May 24 to June 7, 2027, DL2AWG, DF4GV, DL2AMD, DL2SAX,
DL1KWK, DL6RY, DL4VK, DJ7TO, EA5GVH, and DL4SVA will operate as VK2LHW.
JAPAN, JA. Take (JI3DST/6) and Ken (JA4GXS/6) have had to postpone their planned expedition to the Danjo Islands (IOTA AS-056)—originally scheduled for May 22–23, 2026—until May 2027 due to weather conditions. These islands are uninhabited and lack regular ferry service. The IOTA AS-056 reference is the second most sought-after island group in Japan.
NORTHERN IRELAND, GI. Until June 20, 2027, the special call sign GB5NCL is being used from the industrial port town of Larne (on the east coast of County Antrim, one of Northern Ireland's six counties), a key link between the region and Scotland. The special call sign celebrates historical ties between northeastern County Antrim and western Scotland, notably Robert the Bruce’s crossing of the North Channel in 1306 and the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata. It also commemorates the wireless telegraphy link established by Marconi in 1898 between Ballycastle and Rathlin Island—the first commercial use of this technology in Ireland.
KYRGYZSTAN, EX / TAJIKISTAN, EY. Until mid-2027, Yuri (UA4LCQ) is operating as EX7CQ (EX9A in contests) from Bishkek. He also occasionally operates from Tajikistan as EY8DX (EY0A in contests).
CAMBODIA, XU. From November 13 to 23, 2027, a unique XU7X expedition from Koh Rong Island (IOTA AS-133) will be conducted by an international team of 20 operators from Brazil (PY2WAS team leader, PY2DV co-leader, PY2PT, PY5EG, PY2BS, PS8RV, PY5HSD, PY5KD, PY6RT), the USA (N6PSE co-leader, K3NQ team doctor, K3VN, K6TD, N2WB, N6JRL, WN6A, WD5COV low-band antennas, KN4EEI, NZ6Q), Ireland (EI8JB), Ecuador (HC5VF), Bosnia & Herzegovina (E70A), and Japan (JH4RHF). QSL via M0URX. Postponed. TOKELAU, ZK3. "Due to an administrative error, the expedition scheduled for November 17–31, 2026, from Fakaofo Atoll (Tokelau Islands group, IOTA OC-048)—featuring N7QT, K5GS, W1SRD, KE4KY, K3EL, WD5COV, WA7CPA, N9ADG, Jacky ZL3CW (F2CW), IK0FVC, HA0NAR, YL Violetta KN2P, and Jack N7JP—has been postponed to November 2027. The callsign ZK3ZL had been assigned to mark the centenary of relations between New Zealand and Tokelau. The team had received approval to travel to Tokelau on the November 17 ferry; however, the return journey was not booked, and the space was allocated to other passengers. With no reasonably priced alternative available, the project has been postponed. Further information to follow." QSL via M0URX. ANTARCTICA, KC4. Until the end of 2027—and possibly into 2028—Yuri Kovalenko (UA1CCI)
is operating as RI1ANY from the Russian station "Novolazarevskaya" (locator JB59vf).
UGANDA, 5X. Until the end of 2027, Antonio (IK7WUL) will be operating as 5X3M.
He is carrying out humanitarian missions, including orphanage renovations
and community development projects, across four African countries.
… exact start, duration, or end dates of activity not specified …
ÅLAND ISLANDS, OH0. Gaby will soon be active as OH0/DF9TM. No dates announced.
CUBA, CO. The Grupo DX de Cuba (GDXC) will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the
"Federación de Radioaficionados de Cuba" (FRC)—founded in Havana on July 15, 1966—
using the call sign T40FRC. Exact dates for the operation have not been announced.
CANADA, VE. The VO1GAM radio club in Central Newfoundland will operate as
VO1911G to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. On September 11,
2001, 38 planes were diverted to Gander International Airport; nearly 6,800 passengers,
stranded there at the time, were welcomed and cared for by communities in central Newfoundland.
NAMIBIA, V5. Wolfgang DH3WO has retired and now lives near Outjo. He has been
issued the call sign V51WO.
NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. Dom VK2HJ is currently operating as VK9HJ (he travels there regularly for work). He is using a telescopic vertical antenna covering the 20- to 10-meter bands with 100W of power.
KYRGYZSTAN, EX. Since October 2025—and for the next several years—Erman (an operator from the Philippines) has been active as EX/4G1HOD. He is currently awaiting a local callsign.
SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Alex HB9FND is operating as Z81Q from Juba. QSL via Club Log's OQRS.
NEW ZEALAND, ZL. Jacky ZL3CW (also known as F2CW) is celebrating his 30th anniversary in the country using the special callsign ZL30CW. Jacky was one of the original writers for *Mégahertz-Magazine*, alongside his friend Denis Bonomo F6GKQ. Additionally, the callsign ZL100AA is being used to mark the centenary of the New Zealand association and its Auckland branch (the Auckland Radio Club).
ALBANIA, ZA. Vincent is operating as ZA/F4MXR—either portable or mobile—in accordance with the CEPT T/R 61-01 agreement. He is traveling in a motorhome with his wife.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, A6. Hamed 9K2HS is currently operating as A65HS from Abu Dhabi.
MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Bill ZS6ACY is once again active as C91CCY. He generally starts on 3,795 kHz around 04:00 UTC, then switches to 7,153 kHz around 04:30 UTC. He moves to 14,188 kHz around 05:00 UTC. Other activity in the country includes Paulo ZS6CRZ operating as C95CRZ from the city of Tete. Additionally, R7AL and OK8AU are operating as C91RU from Ressano Garcia.
WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2. The Penang radio club (9M4CPM) is operating as 9M9TYT to mark
the appointment of the 9th Governor of Penang. QSL via 9M2NAL.
UGANDA, 5X. John (originally from Texas) will soon be active as 5X/KF5NSR; he is awaiting
a license and a 5X call sign. His QTH is at a high point near Lake Victoria, at an altitude of 1,200m.
Kampala is one of the world's lightning capitals, recording more strikes than
any other city on Earth.
ANGOLA, D2. Isabel (CR7BZL) will soon be active as D2IM, and Vasco as D2ACE.
BONAIRE, PJ4. Fred (K9VV) will soon be active as PJ4WW, and Lisa (W4LIS) as PJ4LIS.
KURE, KH7K / JOHNSTON, KH3 / MIDWAY, KH4. The Intrepid DX Group is awaiting
authorization to proceed with the plans for these three expeditions. Midway Atoll remains closed
to the public, as management focuses on conservation, safety, and site preservation.
RUSSIE D’EUROPE, UA. Eugeny est de nouveau UA4RX/1 (ex RI1FJ) depuis une station
météo située au coeur de la forêt boréale, rarement activée, réf. RDA AR-21. QSL via UA4RX.
COOK SUD, E5. Frank DJ5NQ est E51ANQ depuis Rarotonga.
TIMOR-LESTE, 4W. Darren VK4MAP est 4W6DA depuis Atauro Is. IOTA OC-232.
SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. David est PJ7/W1DIA depuis Fort Amsterdam.
CEUTA & MELILLA, EA9. Eugene EA5EL est EF9M dans plusieurs contests cette année.
ALLEMAGNE, DL. Plusieurs fois en 2026, DA100LH, DL100LH, DK100LH pour les 100
ans de la « Lufthansa Airlines » et DA100TV et DL100TV pour les 100 ans de la télévision
en Allemagne.
MALAISIE OUEST, 9M2. Mike est 9M2/KM9D depuis Rebak Is. IOTA AS-058.
MEXIQUE, XE. Le RC d'Aguascalientes est 4A2DX est actif sur des réf. POTA et en contest
SOUTH KOREA, HL. Special callsign HL70KARL marking the 70th anniversary of the
"Korean Amateur Radio League" (KARL), founded on April 20, 1955. No specific dates provided.
MARIANA ISLANDS, KH0. Chusuke is operating as KH0/JR1FKR from Saipan Island (IOTA OC-086).
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… the 67th edition of the "Scandinavian Activity Contest" …
this annual contest consists of two parts, held about a month apart:
first the CW leg this weekend, followed by the SSB leg on October 10 and 11;
Scandinavian stations—representing the Åland Islands, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland,
Greenland, Iceland, Jan Mayen, Market Reef, Norway, Svalbard & Bear Island,
and Sweden—will attempt to contact as many non-Scandinavian stations as possible,
and vice versa. Full details: https://www.sactest.net/
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Enjoy the bulletin, happy listening, and good luck with your contacts.
(Thanks also to the subscribers who send me information.)
73 Gaby F5PSI https://www.qrz.com/db/F5PSI - f5psi@wanadoo.fr
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