WALLIS & FUTUNA, FW. Until November 13 or 14, Gavin (GM3GAV) is operating as FW3GT from the northwest of Futuna Island (IOTA OC-118). QSL via M0OXO.
CEUTA & MELILLA, EA9. From November 13 to 15, EA4HUK, EA4GHH, EA4IWX, and EA3JAQ will be active as EG9MM from the "autonomous city" of Melilla. QSL via LoTW, eQSL.
CAPE VERDE, D4. From November 13 to 20, Charlie, EI8JB, will be active as D44JB from Santo Antao Island (IOTA AF-086).
INDONESIA, YB. From November 13 to 22, the South Tangerang Radio Club (YH1RI) will be using the call signs 8G18T, 8G18A, 8G18N, 8G18G, 8G18S, 8G18E, and 8G18L to mark the 18th anniversary of the city of South Tangerang, located in the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area on the island of Java. See https://award.oraritangsel.or.id/award/tsa/2026.
BRAZIL, PY. Until November 14, in celebration of Brazilian Amateur Radio Day (November 5), the Union of Amateur Radio Operators of the Parana Coast (UNO) is operating under the call sign ZZ5UNO.
SABA & SINT EUSTATIUS, PJ5/PJ6. Until November 14, Ralf (DL9DRA) is operating as PJ6/DL9DRA and his wife, Irina (DL8DYL), as PJ6/DL8DYL from the island of Saba. They will then travel to Sint Eustatius, where they will remain until November 21 and participate in the WAE RTTY Contest. UNITED STATES, K. On Saturday, November 14, from 17:00 to 23:59, station NI6IW aboard the USS Midway museum ship will be active to pay tribute to veterans and celebrate the creation of the "Continental Marines" by the Second Continental Congress on November 10, 1775. For a QSL card, please send an SASE (a self-addressed, pre-stamped envelope) to: USS Midway Museum Ship, COMEDTRA, 910 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, USA.
ARMENIA, EK. From November 14 to 16, look for EK/DL2JRM, who will be participating in the WAE RTTY Contest (November 14–15).
NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. From November 14 to 19, VK3RU and VK3XPD will be operating as VK9NA.
SOUTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. From November 14 to 22, Hrane YT5A (formerly YT1AD) will be active as E51A from Rarotonga (IOTA OC-013). He is also planning another expedition to Manihiki, in the North Cook Islands, from September 25 to October 10, 2027.
SENEGAL, 6W. Until November 15, Elvira is operating as 6W/IV3FSG.
NEW CALEDONIA, FK. Until November 15, Barry is operating as FK/KD6XU. He is activating several locations under the "Parks On The Air" (POTA) program.
BELGIUM, ON. Until November 15, the Oostkust radio club (ON6HC) is operating as OR82CLM
to mark the 82nd anniversary of the liberation of the Knokke-Heist region in 1944.
NAMIBIA, V5. Until November 15, Remo is active as V51/HB9SHD from various locations.
ARGENTINA, LU. Until November 15, friends from the "QRM Belgrano" Radio Club (LU4AAO) will be operating under the call sign LS2E to mark "Tradition Day" (Día de la Tradición). See their website: https://lu4aao.org/certificados/dia-de-la-tradicion-2026.
ANTARCTICA, RI1ANA to ANZ. As of mid-November, Alexey (UG1A) is operating as RI1ANI from the Novolazarevskaya base. Around December 1, he will fly to the Progress station. Starting December 5, he will take part in an expedition between the Progress and Vostok stations—a distance of 1,350 km. He will remain at Vostok until approximately January 5, 2027. The planned expedition to the "Ridge B" camp has been canceled for this season.
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS, VP8. In mid-November, Gil (IZ2GMR, also known as K2GMR) plans a 9-day stay on King George Island (IOTA AN-010). He will operate as K2GMR/MM while on the boat, and as KC4/K2GMR once on the island.
ECUADOR, HC. From November 15 to 22, Renato (PY8WW) will operate as HD4W from Cojimies Island, in the Esmeraldas Province group (IOTA SA-056). QSL via Club Log OQRS.
GERMANY, DL. From November 15 to December 15, the special call sign DA26IDPD will be used to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3). The suffix "IDPD" stands for "International Day of Persons with Disabilities." QSL via DK5ON.
ANTARCTICA, FT_Y. From mid-November until the end of January 2027, David (F4FKT) will begin his fifth season in Antarctica. He will operate as FT4YM/P from the Concordia station, followed by a stint at the Little Dôme C station, and later as VK0/FT4YM/P from the North Patch station. From late January to early February, he will be active as FT4YM from the Robert Guillard base (Cap Prud’homme), the Dumont d'Urville base, and the "Lion Island Depot." He will also use the call sign FT4YM/MM while traveling aboard the icebreaker *Astrolabe*, before eventually returning to Tasmania (VK7). QSL via F5PFP.
ANTARCTICA, KC4. From mid-November through March 2027, Joe will operate as KC4/W1WCN from the McMurdo station (KC4USV) on Ross Island, where he will be working as a technician during the 2026–2027 austral summer. There will be a delay of a few weeks before he can begin operating, as the station’s radio room requires maintenance and the antenna needs to be reoriented. Additionally,
Andrew, KL5SE, will spend the austral summer at McMurdo; he will operate as KC4USV and KC4/KL5SE from the Windless Bight, Mount Newall, and Bull Pass camps. Furthermore, from November 2026 to February 2027, Oleg, ZS1ANF, will operate as ZS7ANF. He will be staying at locations including "Wolf's Fang Runway," "WhichAway Camp," and other camps. QSL via RK1PWA or UA1O.
NORTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Until November 16, Rob, N7QT, is operating as E51MWA from Manihiki Atoll (IOTA OC-014). N9ADG, N7JP, and WA7CPA will be operating remotely. [When using FT8, the use of MSHV is discouraged; stations should transmit at a higher frequency within the audio passband. Please remove any designators such as "/QRP," as these can prevent a response when in "Fox/Hound" mode—even if your signal is successfully decoded. Your callsign might otherwise appear as three dots in the log.] QSL via M0URX.
MONTSERRAT, VP2M. Until November 16, Chuck, KG9N, is operating as VP2MCV from Gingerbread Hill.
EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. From November 16 to 30, a "Radio Marathon" will be held to mark the 36th anniversary of the "Miller-DX-Club." Special call signs: R036DX, R036Z, R2026DX, UE3DX, UE36DX, UE36L, UE36O, UE4DX, UE6DX, UE7DX, and UE0DX. QSL via the bureau or direct to RQ7L.
CHRISTMAS ISLAND, VK9X. From November 16 to December 4, the "Pacific Islands DXpedition Group" and the "Youth on the Air" program will conduct the VK9XY expedition, themed "The Next Generation Takes the Helm." The team includes Greg W6IZT and Glenn W0GJ (who will provide supervision), along with N4ML, NT1S, LY7J, 7Q6UJ/W4UJ, W4IPC, HA1TMP, JJ1AHS, KN4DLY, Violetta KN2P, and VK4OTZ. They will participate in the CQWW DX CW contest on November 28–29. QSL via M0OXO.
FRANCE, TM. Until November 17, Michel F8GGZ is operating as TM140FH to commemorate the world’s first radio link (Hertzian beam), established in 1886 by Hertz between Calais and Dover.
MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Until November 20, OK1BOA, OK1FCJ, OK1CRM, OK1GK, OK2ZA, OK2ZC, OK2ZI, and OK6DJ are operating as C8K. QSL via OK6DJ, OQRS, or LoTW.
GUINEA, 3X. Until November 24, ON4AMX, ON4FF, ON4HIL, ON4IA, ON5RA, ON5TN, ON6CC, ON6DX, ON7RU, and PA3EWP—all members of the Belgian Rockall DX Group—are operating as 3X4U from Lake Koba. There are five stations in operation. QSL via M0URX.
The 40th anniversary of the European DX Foundation (EUDXF): Throughout the month of November, several countries are using special call signs following a consistent format—incorporating the number "40" and the suffix "EUDXF" (with the exception of the Balearic Islands, which are using EA6EUDXF, operated by EA6C). The prefixes used, followed by "40EUDXF" (with the operators' call signs in parentheses), are as follows: Germany, DL (DK2HM and others); Spain, AO (EA1YO); Philippines, DU (DV1K); Hungary, HA (HA5MA); Belgium, OR (ON6CC, ON7WN); and the Netherlands, using the prefixes PA (PA1X), PB (PB5X), PC (PC2F), PD (PD4RD), PE (PA5PR), PF (PB7Z), PG (PG5M), PH (PA3GVQ, PD3GVQ), and PI (PI4COM). Australia is using the prefix VI (VK2WN/SP7WT). QSL via PA1AW.
URUGUAY, CX: During the month of November—on a single, as-yet-unannounced day—the Radio-Club Uruguayo will operate under the call sign CWØAGS. The specific date will depend on weather conditions and the Uruguayan Navy, as the team will be operating from the lighthouse support vessel "ROU-21 Sirius," positioned directly over the wreck of the German warship *Admiral Graf Spee*, which sank following the Battle of the River Plate.
ANTARCTICA, DP. From November 2026 until February 12, 2027, Felix, DL5XL, will be operating as DP1POL from the German base "Neumayer III" (IOTA reference AN-016). It has also been announced that he will use the call sign DP0GVN during the same period and from the same station, with DL1ZBO serving as the QSL manager for both.
THE GAMBIA, C5. From November 17 to 30, Alan, G3XAQ, will be active as C56XA and will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28–29.
ITU GENEVA, 4U1ITU. From November 18 to 26, an IARU team will be in Geneva for on-site work and will likely operate using the official call sign 4U1ITU, alongside their meetings and other commitments.
SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. From November 18 to December 2, Garry (KC9EE) will be active as PJ7EE from Villa Arcadia; he will also participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28–29.
SOLOMON ISLANDS, H4. Until November 20, Bernhard (DL2GAC) is operating as H44MS from Malaita Island (IOTA OC-047).
TURKEY, TA. Until November 20, the Antalya Radio Club (YM4KA) will be active as TC31COP in conjunction with the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (“COP 31”).
Caribbean Journey. From November 20 to 23, Chris (DL1MGB) will be active from Anguilla (call sign VP2E requested). From November 23 to 30, he will operate as PJ7WW from Sint Maarten (where he will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on the 28th/29th). Finally, from November 30 to December 9, he will be active as FS/DL1MGB from Saint-Martin.
COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS, VK9C / CHRISTMAS ISLAND, VK9X. From November 20 to 27, David (VK6DS) will operate as VK9DS from the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (VK9C). He will then travel to Christmas Island (VK9X) and continue operating under the same call sign, even though these are two distinct entities. He will activate various WWFF, POTA, and LLOTA (Lakes & Lagoons On The Air) references.
MAURITIUS, 3B8. From November 20 to December 3, Darko will be active as 3B8/E70A from Roches Noires. He will join the 3B8M team for the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28th/29th.
MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Through November 21, a Czech team is operating as C8K, with operators OK1BOA, OK1FCJ, OK1CRM, OK1GK, OK2ZA, OK2ZC, OK2ZI, and OK6DJ. QSL via OK6DJ.
RODRIGUES ISLAND, 3B9. From November 22 to December 2, Kazu will be active as 3B9/M0CFW, and as 3B9KW during the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28th/29th.
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.
SAINT HELENA, ZD7. From November 22 to December 5, Fred G4BWP will operate as ZD7WP, and Andy 5Z4VJ will operate as ZD7VJ. They will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28th/29th.
SURINAME, PZ. From November 23 to December 1, Wian PE1K will operate as PZ5KZ from Paramaribo.
BONAIRE, PJ4. From November 23 to December 1, KU8E, N8VW, and K9NW will operate using their home callsigns with the PJ4/ prefix (PJ4/KU8E, etc.). On November 28th/29th, they will operate as PJ4A in the CQ WW DX CW Contest. QSL for PJ4A and PJ4/KU8E via K4BAI; for the others, QSL via their respective home callsigns.
BRITISH SOVEREIGN BASE AREAS ON CYPRUS, ZC4. From November 23 to December 1, Adrian G0KOM will operate as ZC4MK from Melanda Beach and participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on the 28th/29th.
GREENLAND, OX. From November 23 to December 7, Nadia OZ7AM will operate as OX7AM and participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28th/29th. QSL via OZ1ACB.
HONDURAS, HR. From November 23 to March 15, 2027, Gérard will be active as HR5/F2JD from Copan.
QSL via F6AJA.
GUINEA, 3X. Until November 24, members of the "Rockall DX Group" are operating as 3X4U.
LESOTHO, 7P. Until November 25, Wolfgang (HB9CCS) is active as 7P9EA from Thaba-Tseka.
PALAU, T8. From November 25 to December 3, JH1OLB will be active as T88DT and will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28/29.
HONDURAS, HR. From November 25 to December 5, Alex will be active as HR9/K6VHF from Roatan Island (IOTA NA-057).
JUAN FERNANDEZ, CE0. From November 26 to December 23, CE3VTZ and XQ7IR will be active as XR0Z from Alexander Selkirk Island (IOTA SA-101). [Editor’s note: This SA-101 reference is listed on their QRZ.com page; however, this reference does not exist in the "IOTA Directory," which assigns the reference SA-005—Juan Fernandez Archipelago, CE0—to this island.] QSL via M0URX.
MICRONESIA, V6. From November 26 to December 1, Ken (JH3AIU) will operate as V6AIU, and JR3RIU
will operate as V63JX from Weno Island, in the Chuuk Islands group (IOTA OC-011). QSL via their home callsigns.
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) will also be participating in the
contest from the Shetlands. Finally, MM0GOR and M0TTT will operate as MM1E.
BAHAMAS, C6. On November 28–29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, VA3DF, VE3RZ,
and VE3TW will operate as C6AAG. QSL via M0URX.
AFRICAN ITALY, IH9. Please note that this is not a DXCC entity separate from Italy. On
November 28–29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, Denis will operate as IH9/K7GK.
COSTA RICA, TI. On November 28–29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, N4YDU will
operate as TI7W, and as TI5/N4YDU outside of the contest. QSL via M0URX.
LUXEMBOURG, LX. On November 28–29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, Suad (DK6XZ,
also known as E77XZ) will operate as LX7I.
GALAPAGOS, HC8. On November 28–29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, Edgar (K2IN)
is not certain whether he will be able to use the callsign HC8M; he may use a different special callsign instead. MAURITIUS, 3B8. On November 28/29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, KX7M, 4O3A, E70A, and YT1CI will operate as 3B8M.
RÉUNION, FR. On November 28/29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, Nigel will operate as FR/G3TXF.
HAWAII, KH6. On November 28/29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, Jim N6TJ and John NH7T will be active from the "super" station KH6YY on Oahu.
URUGUAY, CX. On November 28/29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, N5ZO will operate as CW5W.
LIECHTENSTEIN, HB0. On November 28/29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, DL2JRM, S50X, and S58MU will operate as HB0DX.
EAST MALAYSIA, 9M6/8. On November 28/29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, Saty JE1JKL will operate as 9M6NA from Labuan Island, IOTA OC-133.
NEW ZEALAND, ZL. For the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28–29, ZL3AB, ZL3GA, and ZL3PAH—members of the "Quake Contesters group"—will operate as ZL3X.
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, VP2V. For the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28–29, Bob (GU4YOX) will operate as VP2VBB.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, HI. For the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28–29, NP4Z will operate as HI7LT. QSL via EB7DX.
BANGLADESH, S2. During the month of November, the S21DX team will be active from Kutubdia Island (Chittagong Region, IOTA AS-127).
TONGA, A3. For the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28–29—and continuing until December 4—VK2IR, VK3YP, SV0EG, SV1DAY, SV1GE, and HB9EBC will operate as A35TV. Additionally, Oliver (W6NV/A31WW), Alan (K0AV/A31AV), and Terry (K7TD/A31TD) will operate as A31W.
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, V2. On November 28/29, for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, Bud (AA3B) will operate as V26K from Antigua.
SAINT MARTIN, FS. For the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28/29—and continuing until December 11—K9NU, KT8X, NQ9N, VA3CW, WB8BZK, W9MR, W9AP, and K9EL will be active as TO9W. Additionally, FS/K0CD will also participate in the contest.
CHILE, CE. Until November 29, Heli is operating as CE7/DD0VR and his wife, Bigi, as CE7/DE3BWR from Chiloé Island (IOTA SA-018).
TANZANIA, 5H. Until November 29, Maurizio (IK2GZU) is active as 5H3MB.
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, VP2V. From November 29 to December 9, Rikk will be active as VP2V/WE9G from Tortola Island (IOTA NA-023).
PANAMA, HP. Until November 30, HP1CDW is using the call sign 3E40CDW to mark his 40th year as a licensed amateur.
NAMIBIA, V5. Until November 30, Allan is active as V5/G0RIB, and Richard as V5/G8SVC.
AUSTRALIA, VK. Until November 30, VK1AX is active from Deal Island (IOTA OC-195).
… currently and continuing until the end of December 2026 …
SVALBARD, JW. Anna (LA5MUA) is operating as JW5MUA from Bear Island (IOTA EU-027).
GERMANY, DL. Special call sign DA125RH in memory of Rudolf Hell, the German engineer
who invented the Hellschreiber mode.
GERMANY, DL. Special call sign DB70DLRS, marking 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 the birth of Nikola Tesla, the
Mainz local branch (Ortsverband Mainz) of the DARC is using the call sign DR170TESLA. QSL via DK8ZZ, Club Log.
UKRAINE, UR. Special call signs: EO210WLP, for the 210th anniversary of the
Lviv Polytechnic National University, and EM70WWW, for the 70th anniversary of the
university’s radio club. Thanks to UR5BCP. QSL via LoTW.
UKRAINE, UR. Special call sign EN100NP, marking the centenary of the death of Symon Petliura—a Ukrainian statesman and journalist born in Poltava on May 22, 1879, who was assassinated in Paris on May 25, 1926. He was a key figure in the national movement, serving as supreme commander of the army and the third president of the Ukrainian People's Republic.
POLAND, SP. Special call signs 3Z100LKK, HF100LKK, SN100LKK, SO100LKK, SP0LKK, SP100LKK, and SQ100LKK commemorate the 100th anniversary of the "Lwowski Klub Krótkofalowców" (Lviv Amateur Radio Club), which was one of the largest radio clubs in Europe before the Second World War.
GIBRALTAR, ZB2. Throughout the year, the special call sign ZB2FTY is on the air to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the "Gibraltar Amateur Radio Society" (established in 1976) and the 80th anniversary of the first ZB2 call sign (issued in April 1946). QSL direct via ZB2BU.
SVALBARD, JW. Anna, JW5MUA, is currently on Bjørnøya (Bear Island, IOTA EU-027) and is highly active in the "SOTA" (Summits On The Air) program from the icy peaks of the Svalbard archipelago.
NETHERLANDS (PA) / POLAND (SP): PA3HEN is using the call sign PG75HSC, and SP3LPR is using 3Z75HSC, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Radio Telegraphy Highspeed Club (HSC), founded in 1951.
INDIA (VU): VU2REC, VU2RDO, and members of the radio club VU2MHC are operating as AT26HFI.
ANTARCTICA (KC4): Tom, VK2TBC, is operating as VK0TBC from the Australian base "Casey" (ref. VK-02 in the Antarctic base directory), located on the Bailey Peninsula, Vincennes Bay, Budd Coast, Wilkes Land (66°17' S - 110°32' E); IOTA reference AN-016.
ITALY (I): The Fidenza section of the ARI (Associazione Radioamatori Italiani), IQ4FE, is activating a special call sign each month throughout 2026 in honor of Marconi: II4NTTI (October), II4GCLB (November), and II4SLRI (December).
BELGIUM (ON): The special call sign OT26B is being used to mark 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, making Brussels the first capital city in the world to be served by a train.
CHILE (CE): The Rancagua radio club, CE4RG, is using the call sign XR90RG to celebrate its 90th anniversary.
BULGARIA (LZ): The Blagovestnik radio club, LZ1KCP, will operate as LZ911TD during November and December to commemorate Orthodox saints. Additionally, the Radio Telegraphy High Speed Club (HSC) is using the call sign LZ75HSC to mark its 75th anniversary. QSL via LZ2JE.
GREENLAND, OX. Loren, KK5LM, is operating as OX5LM from Pituffik Space Base.
CROATIA, 9A. The national amateur radio association is celebrating the 170th anniversary of the birth of Nikola Tesla using the call sign 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) are using the call sign ZL100AA to mark their 100th anniversary. NZART members may use the ZM prefix throughout the year. For a period of three months, NZART operators and local branches may use the ZL100 prefix.
UKRAINE, UR. To mark 50 years of holding his amateur radio license, Nick, US8AR, is operating as EM50AR. Additionally, the special call sign EO80F is being used to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Palace of Children and Youth in Izmail. Izmail is the largest Ukrainian port and a vital hub on the Danube River.
POLAND, SP. Each month, the Dobrzycki Radio Club (SP3PDO) uses a different special call sign to honor various Polish saints: SP1234KK (November) and SP1835JK (December).
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. In 1927, the first Argentine crew—including José Moneta—arrived, and the first official radiotelegraph station in Antarctica was inaugurated.
ICELAND, TF. Special call signs TF80IRA and TF80IARU are being used to mark the 80th anniversary of the Icelandic Radio Amateurs association, which has been a member of the IARU since its founding on August 14, 1947.
BANGLADESH, S2. Throughout the year, the S21DX team conducts 2–3 day activations from 17 different grid locators via the QO-100 satellite, deploying two stations per location and operating in both SSB and CW modes. The operators also use their personal call signs: S21ACP, S21AM, S21FIA, S21HMX, S21MOB, S21RC, S21RED, and S21YLJ.
TAJIKISTAN, EY. To mark the 35th anniversary of independence, the call signs EY35D and EY35S are being used. QSL via W0VTT.
… from December 1, 2026, and beyond …
CANADA, VE. From December 1 to 31—with a special focus on December 12 from Signal Hill—the Avalon Radio Club (Newfoundland, VO1) will use the special call sign XJ1M to mark the 125th anniversary of Marconi’s reception of the first transatlantic wireless signal. QSL via LoTW, QRZ.com, and Club Log. No paper QSL cards.
ZIMBABWE, Z2. From December 1 to January 25, 2027, Dumisani (ZS6ND) will operate as Z21MY.
MALI, TZ. Until December 2, Jeff (K1MMB) is operating as TZ4AM. Modes: CW, SSB; no FT8.
BELGIUM, ON. Until December 3, the special call sign OT5IDPD will be used for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, established by the United Nations General Assembly for December 3.
FRANCE, TM. On Thursday, December 3, Michel (F8GGZ) will operate as TM36JMH for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities; on December 4–5, he will use the call sign TM26TLT for the Téléthon.
ITALY, I. From December 9 to 14, Luca will be active as IA5/IK5AEQ from Giannutri Island (IOTA EU-028).
CANADA, VE. Until December 10, the VY0ERC radio club, based at the Eureka weather station on Ellesmere Island (IOTA NA-008, Nunavut Territory), will be active. QSL via M0OXO. This is likely the northernmost radio club in the world! [It is
generally active three times a year—in February–March, July–August, and October–November—when
scientists, university students, and amateur radio operators from the Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory (PEARL)
travel to Eureka to perform equipment maintenance, conduct atmospheric science experiments, and carry out measurement campaigns.]
CANADA, VE. From December 11 to 22, Mike (VE2XB) will operate as VY0ZOO from Southampton Island
(IOTA NA-007).
FALKLAND ISLANDS, VP8. From December 12 to 30, Herbert (DL7HW) will operate as VP8THW.
SAINT HELENA, ZD7. From December 14 to January 1, 2027, Lee (ZR6LC) will operate as ZD7LC.
SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Until mid-December, Diya (YI1DZ) is operating as Z81D from Juba. He is working for
the World Food Programme. QSL via OM3JW or OQRS.
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR, VU4. From December 17 to 30, the "DX India Foundation" is organizing an international expedition using the call sign VU4R.
MADAGASCAR, 5R. Until December 20, Éric (F6ICX) is operating as 5R8IC from Sainte-Marie Island (IOTA AF-090) on HF bands; from December 21 to January 15, he will be active via the Oscar-100/QO-100 satellite.
TANZANIA, 5H. From December 23 to January 6, 2027, Rafal (SP3RK) will be active as 5H1RK from Paje, on the island of Zanzibar (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.
UGANDA, 5X. Until December 29, Anders (SM0HPL) is operating as 5X7W (QRP) and occasionally as 5X1Q (QRO/high power) from Bwerenga, located on the 4th floor of a building with antennas on the roof. He will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on November 28–29. QSL via M0OXO.
MARIANA ISLANDS, KH0. From December 29 to January 3, 2027, Ken (also known as JO1VRK)
will be operating as KH0/AJ6VJ from Saipan.
… starting January 1, 2027 …
FRANCE, TM. From January 1 to 3, 2027, Patrick F1LPT, manager of the "Bunkers On
The Air" award, will activate the special call sign TM1BOTA for "BunkerFest International."
MAYOTTE, FH. From 2027 to 2029, Marek F4VVJ (who has previously held the call signs FH4VVK, FT4GL,
TO4VV, J28WR, and SQ4WR) will be there on a professional assignment. The call sign he will use
is not yet known, nor are the specific dates of his activity.
SAN FELIX, CE0. Between January and April 2027, Felipe XQ7IR will operate as CE0X from
San Ambrosio Island, in the San Felix & San Ambrosio Islands group (IOTA SA-013).
ANTARCTIC CRUISE. In early 2027, Mehdi F5PFP will embark on a one-month sailing
voyage. He will depart from Navarino Island (IOTA SA-050), Chile, with a stopover in the
South Shetland Islands (IOTA AN-010). Then, sailing along the western coast of Graham Land and through various archipelagos, with stops at several islands, research stations, and refuges: the Machu Picchu base (Peru), the Commandante Ferraz base (Brazil), the ruins of Base G at Admiralty Bay (United Kingdom), the ruins of the Giacomo Bove base (Italy), the Brazil refuge (Brazil), the Pieter Lenie Field Station (Copacabana, USA), the Republica del Ecuador refuge (Ecuador), and the Arctowski base (Poland). The journey includes crossings of the Drake and Bransfield Straits, with an additional stop in the South Shetland Islands on the return from Antarctica.
MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7. Until 2027, Randall (KX4QD) is operating as V73HW while on assignment on Kwajalein Island (Ralik Chain, IOTA OC-028). QSL via KX4QD, Club Log, or LoTW. Also on Kwajalein Island until June 2027, John (WA4IYB) is operating as V73RJ.
BURKINA FASO, XT. From January 17 to 24, 2027, Max (DL1MAX) will be active as XT2MAX.
PALAU, T8. From January 8 to 14, 2027, JA6EGL will be active as T88SM.
BARBADOS, 8P. From January 9 to 21, 2027, Chris (WA7RAR) will be active as 8P9CB.
FALKLAND ISLANDS, VP8. From January 10 to 17, 2027, Santiago Martel (LU2DUR) will be active as VP8TOG from East Falkland. He also plans to visit other islands, including Sea Lion Island and Bleaker Island.
MICRONESIA, V6. From January 14 to 22, 2027, Haru (JA1XGI) will operate as V6XG from Chuuk Island (IOTA OC-011).
COMOROS, D6. From January 14 to February 23, 2027, Don (K6ZO)—who also holds the call sign 7Q6M—will administer amateur radio examinations to young people. He will establish a station and a radio club for the new license holders, thereby contributing to the development of amateur radio in the country. During his stay, he will occasionally be active using the call sign D68M. He will return to Malawi (DXCC entity 7Q) on March 1, following the Nairobi DX Convention, which takes place from February 20 to 27.
SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. From January 19 to 27, 2027, Mike will operate as PJ7/N4XTT.
JAPAN, J.A. Through January 29, 2027, the call sign 8J70JARE is being used to mark 70 years of Japanese presence in Antarctica. On November 8, 1956, the *Syowa*—the first Japanese vessel 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, named "Syowa." QSL via JG2MLI.
PETER I ISLAND, 3Y. Sometime during January/February 2027, Hal (W8HC) will join the 3Y0L expedition as its 12th member. This Antarctic island is currently the 7th most-wanted DXCC entity.
ANTARCTICA, KC4. From February 2027 to January 2028, as part of the 68th Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, Toshihiro (JF4FHS) and Seiichi (JL1LWN) will be members of the team at station 8J1RL, located on East Ongul Island in Lützow-Holm Bay, Queen Maud Land (Antarctica).
SOLOMON ISLANDS, H44. From February 5 to May 4, 2027, Bernhard (DL2GAC) will operate as H44MS from Malaita Island (IOTA OC-047).
PALAU, T8. From February 10 to 18, 2027, a group consisting of 7K4TKB, JA6FWJ, JF3LGC, JF3PLF, JH3FHR, JH3QNH, JH3TXR, JI3NST, JI6DUE, JN3JBC, JN3RAZ, and JR3FOS will operate as T8KT to mark the 80th anniversary of the Kyoto (Japan) Radio Club. They will be based at the Palau Radio Club on Koror Island (IOTA OC-009). QSL via JF3PLF.
SOMALIA, T5, 6O. From February 15 to 27, 2027, a team comprising ON5UR, ON4AMX, ON4HIL, ON5TN, ON6CC, ON6DX, ON7RU, ON7USB, ON8AZ, PA3EWP, N6PSE, and PA7DX will operate as 6O6X.
The designated 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 will participate in the ARRL DX CW Contest.
FALKLAND ISLANDS, VP8. Until February 2027, Jonathan MW0KZN is using the call sign VP8TAA,
as well as VP8TAA/P when activating SOTA and POTA references.
NIUE, E6. During the first quarter of 2027, Gavin ZL3GAV will operate as E6SP.
DOMINICA, J7. Until March 2027, Haluk TA2LE will frequently operate as J79H,
sometimes from POTA locations, such as Morne Trois Pitons and Cabrits National Parks.
TUNISIA, 3V. Until March or April 2027, Antonio IS0EBO will be active as 3V8AS from Monastir.
SAINT LUCIA, J6. From March 9 to 16, 2027, Stephen will operate as J6/KB4YKC and Paul
as J6/KB4PML from the J68HZ radio club contest station.
SOUTH GEORGIA, VP8. From March 12 to 26, 2027, LA7THA, LB1QI,
LB5GI, W0ZB, F4HEC, G0VJG, G4PVM, IU2EFB, LA3BQ, OE7PGI, OK2WX, UR8UQ,
and UT5UY will operate as VP0SG from Husvik. Three young people will be part of the team: Violetta KN2P (a flight instructor with solid expertise in safety—she is also a member of the Tokelau expedition), Léon DL3ON, and Megan EI5LA, 19, from Cork (Ireland).
GRENADA, J3. From March 21 to April 1, 2027, VE2XB (also known as VY0ZOO) will operate as J38XB.
FALKLAND ISLANDS, VP8. From April 1 to 15, 2027, Fred F4HEC (not F4HRC, as reported elsewhere) will operate as VP8TTX, following his participation in the VP0SG expedition to South Georgia.
PALAU, T8. From April 8 to 14, 2027, JO3LVG will operate as T88MK, JM1LIG as T88FM, and JG1LFF as T88XM from the Palau Amateur Radio Club.
FRANCE, TM. In April 2027, members of the "PlusScouts PA3EFR/J" group will operate as TM27OMAH from Omaha Beach in support of the "Normandie Camporee 2027."
GUYANA, 8R. In April 2027, Alex W1CDC will operate as 8R1A.
TANZANIA, 5H. Originally scheduled for August 31 and September 1, 2026, 4Z4DX and 4X1RE have postponed their expedition to April–May 2027, during which they will operate as 5H2DX and 5H2RE, respectively.
JAPAN, JA. Originally scheduled for May 22–23, 2026, the DXpedition to the Danjo Islands (IOTA AS-056) planned by Take (JI3DST/6) and Ken (JA4GXS/6) has been postponed to May 2027 due to weather conditions. These islands are uninhabited and have no regular ferry service. The IOTA AS-056 reference is the second most-wanted island group in Japan.
COLOMBIA, HK. Until May 15, 2027, Lothar (DK8LRF) is operating as HK3JCL.
MALDIVES, 8Q. From May 16 to 30, 2027, Martin (G7FTN) will be active as 8Q7FT from Vilamendhoo.
FRENCH POLYNESIA, FO. From May 17 to 24, 2027, Rick will be active as FO/WE9G from Mangareva, in the Gambier Islands (IOTA OC-063).
LORD HOWE ISLAND, VK2. From May 24 to June 7, 2027, a team consisting of DL2AWG, DF4GV, DL2AMD, DL2SAX, DL1KWK, DL6RY, DL4VK, DJ7TO, EA5GVH, and DL4SVA will operate as VK2LHW.
SAINT KITTS & NEVIS, V4. From May 27 to June 3, 2027, Markus will be active as V4/WW6W from Saint Kitts, and as V49X during the CQ WW WPX CW Contest.
PITCAIRN ISLAND, VP6 (formerly VR6). From May 27 to June 12, 2027, Rick will be active as VP6W. QSL via his home call. SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS, VP8, HF0. Until the end of May 2027 (his stay was originally scheduled to end in October 2026, but it has been extended), Rafal, SQ4O, is operating as HF0PAS as part of the 50th Polish Antarctic Expedition at the "Henryk Arctowski" station on King George Island. IOTA AN-010.
EAST MALAYSIA, 9M6, 9M8. During June 2027, a team of 10 to 12 operators will be active as 9M8T from Talang-Talang Besar, in the Sarawak Coastal Islands group (IOTA OC-165). QSL via 9W8ZZK.
NORTHERN IRELAND, GI. Until June 20, 2027, the call sign GB5NCL will be active from the port town of Larne (in County Antrim, one of the six counties of Northern Ireland), a key link to Scotland. This special call sign celebrates the 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, which marked the first commercial use of this technology in Ireland.
KYRGYZSTAN, EX / TAJIKISTAN, EY. Until mid-2027, Yuri UA4LCQ is using the call sign EX7CQ
(EX9A for contests). He is also occasionally in Tajikistan, using the call signs EY8DX and EY0A (for contests).
SAINT PIERRE & MIQUELON, FP. From June 26 to July 13, 2027, Eric will be active as FP/KV1J and
will participate in the IARU HF CW/SSB Contest on July 10–11.
CAMBODIA, XU. From November 13 to 23, 2027, an expedition (XU7X) will take place from Koh Rong Island,
IOTA AS-133. The team includes PY2WAS, PY2DV, PY2PT, PY5EG, PY2BS, PS8RV, PY5HSD,
PY5KD, PY6RT, Annie N6ACL, N6PSE, K3NQ, K3VN, K6TD, N2WB, N6JRL,
WN6A, WD5COV, KN4EEI, NZ6Q, as well as operators from Australia (VK6DX), Ireland (EI8JB), Ecuador
(HC5VF), Bosnia and Herzegovina (E70A), and Japan (JH4RHF). QSL via M0URX.
Postponed: TOKELAU, ZK3. The expedition, scheduled for November 17–31 from the Fakaofo atoll (Tokelau Islands group, IOTA OC-048) — featuring N7QT, K5GS, W1SRD, KE4KY, K3EL, WD5COV, WA7CPA, N9ADG, ZL3CW (F2CW), IK0FVC, HA0NAR, Jack N7JP, and Violetta KN2P — has been postponed to November 2027. The call sign ZK3ZL had been assigned to mark the 100th anniversary of relations between New Zealand and Tokelau. The team had secured permission to travel to Tokelau via the ferry on November 17, but the return leg of the journey had not been booked. QSL via M0URX.
ANTARCTICA, KC4. Until the end of 2027—possibly even 2028—Yuri Kovalenko (UA1CCI) is operating as RI1ANY from the Russian station "Novolazarevskaya" (locator JB59vf).
UGANDA, 5X. Until the end of 2027, Antonio (IK7WUL) is operating as 5X3M. He is engaged in humanitarian missions, including the renovation of orphanages and community development projects across four African countries.
… exact start dates, duration, or end dates for these activities are not specified …
KURE, KH7K / JOHNSTON, KH3 / MIDWAY, KH4. The Intrepid DX Group is awaiting authorization from the relevant authorities to proceed with its planned expeditions to these three locations. Midway Atoll remains closed to the public, as management is currently focused on conservation, safety, and the preservation of the site.
NEW ZEALAND, ZL. Jacky (ZL3CW, also known as F2CW) is celebrating his 30th year in the country using the special call sign ZL30CW. Jacky was one of the original contributors to *Mégahertz-Magazine*, alongside his friend Denis Bonomo (F6GKQ).
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 aircraft were diverted to Gander International Airport; nearly 6,800 passengers, stranded at the time, were welcomed and cared for by the communities of Central Newfoundland.
IVORY COAST, TU. Since mid-October—and continuing until an unspecified date—the second phase of activities for the school-based amateur radio club TU5KOP, intended for visually impaired youth at the Yopougon Institute, has begun. The club was issued its call sign on April 23, 2025. It is overseen by Tony, F5ANZ/TU5NG. Members from the F6KOP radio club—F5ANZ, F4DLM, F4VXY, and F4ICE (who were instrumental in the club’s establishment)—along with local Ivorian amateur radio operators, are on-site to install equipment and enable the students to communicate, learn, and potentially become licensed amateur radio operators themselves.
CUBA, CO. The Grupo DX de Cuba (GDXC) will operate as T40FRC to mark the 60th anniversary of the National Federation, which was founded in Havana on July 15, 1966. Specific dates have not yet been announced.
NAMIBIA, V5. Wolfgang, DH3WO, has retired and now lives near Outjo. He has been issued the call sign V51WO.
ÅLAND ISLANDS, OH0. Gaby will soon be active as OH0/DF9TM. No dates have been announced.
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 an output power of 100W.
KYRGYZSTAN, EX. Since October 2025—and for the next several years—Erman (from the Philippines) has been operating as EX/4G1HOD. He is currently awaiting a local call sign.
SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Alex, HB9FND, is operating as Z81Q from Juba. QSLs are handled via Club Log’s OQRS.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, A6. Hamed, 9K2HS, is currently operating as A65HS from Abu Dhabi.
NEW ZEALAND, ZL. The special call sign ZL100AA is being used to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the New Zealand association and its Auckland branch (the Auckland Radio Club).
ALBANIA, ZA. Vincent is operating as ZA/F4MXR—in accordance with the CEPT T/R 61-01 agreement—while portable or mobile. He is traveling in a camper van with his wife.
MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Bill, ZS6ACY, is once again operating as C91CCY. He typically starts on 3.795 kHz around 04:00 UTC, then moves to 7.153 kHz around 04:30 UTC, and shifts 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 active as C91RU from Ressano Garcia.
WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2. The Penang Amateur Radio Club (9M4CPM) is using the call sign 9M9TYT to mark the appointment of the 9th Governor of Penang. QSL via 9M2NAL.
EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Eugeny is once again operating as UA4RX/1 (formerly RI1FJ) from a weather station located deep within the boreal forest—a site rarely activated (RDA reference AR-21). QSL via UA4RX.
ANGOLA, D2. Isabel, CR7BZL, is also operating as D2IM, and Vasco is using the call sign D2ACE.
UGANDA, 5X. John (originally from Texas) will soon be active as 5X/KF5NSR; he is currently awaiting a local license and a 5X call sign. His QTH is at a high-altitude location (1,200m) near Lake Victoria. Kampala is known as one of the world’s "lightning capitals," recording some of the highest frequencies of lightning strikes globally.
BONAIRE, PJ4. Fred, K9VV, will soon be active as PJ4WW, and Lisa, W4LIS, will be using the call sign PJ4LIS.
SOUTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Frank, DJ5NQ, is operating as E51ANQ from Rarotonga.
TIMOR-LESTE, 4W. Darren, VK4MAP, is operating as 4W6DA from Atauro Island (IOTA OC-232).
SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. David is operating as PJ7/W1DIA from Fort Amsterdam.
CEUTA & MELILLA, EA9. Eugene, EA5EL, is using the call sign EF9M for several contests this year.
GERMANY, DL. Throughout 2026, the call signs DA100LH, DL100LH, and DK100LH will be used to mark the 100th anniversary of Lufthansa Airlines; DA100TV and DL100TV will also be used to commemorate the 100th anniversary of television.
WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2. Mike is operating as 9M2/KM9D from Rebak Island (IOTA AS-058).
MEXICO, XE. The Aguascalientes Radio Club is using the call sign 4A2DX, active from POTA (Parks on the Air) locations and in contests.
SOUTH KOREA, HL. The special call sign HL70KARL is being used to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean Amateur Radio League (KARL), which was founded on April 20, 1955. No specific dates have been provided.
MARIANA ISLANDS, KH0. Chusuke is operating as KH0/JR1FKR from Saipan Island (IOTA OC-086).
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