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We are now about half way through the VP6T Pitcairn operation. The exact close-down time will depend on the weather forecast for the three-day sail from Pitcairn back to Mangareva in French Polynesia. But at a guess, we’ll probably be starting to pack up in the morning (local time, i.e… Sigue leyendo →

Objective  of  the  contest  is  for amateurs around the world to work as many US States,  Canadian provinces and countries  as possible on 160 metres CW (cq160.com/rules.htm). The following stations have announced their participation in this year’s event (from 22.00 UTC on 27 January through 22.00 UTC on the 29th):… Sigue leyendo →

The Federación Mexicana de Radio Experimentadores (FMRE) — Mexico’s IARU Member-Society — celebrated its 80th anniversary on January 14. FMRE board members, director and hams from throughout Mexico attended the celebration at FMRE Headquarters in Mexico City.

The FMRE records show that the first time that Amateur Radio… Sigue leyendo →

Titanic Centenary – Station GR100MGY
Press Release No. 1
23 January 2012
The sinking of White Star Line’s RMS Titanic on 15th April 1912 sent shock-waves around the world and has
touched our hearts ever since. Those who perished in this disaster will be remembered on its 100th anniversary
during… Sigue leyendo →

The 2012 CQ World-Wide 160-Meter Contest

CW: 2200Z January 27 to 2200Z January 29

SSB: 2200Z February 24 to 2200Z February 26

I. OBJECTIVE: For amateurs around the world to contact other amateurs in as many U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and countries as possible utilizing the 160 meter band.

II.… Sigue leyendo →

The ARRL and CQ Communications, Inc have signed an agreement to begin providing support for CQ-sponsored operating awards by the ARRL’s Logbook of the World (LoTW) electronic confirmation system. The agreement was announced jointly today by ARRL Chief Operating Officer Harold Kramer, WJ1B, and CQ Communications President Richard… Sigue leyendo →

We are currently experiencing very disturbed solar conditions, which should create some interesting propagation over the next day or so.

A large CME hit Sunday, which resulted in visible aurora being spotted in Northern UK/Scotland last night, but there is more to come.

As I write this, the proton flux… Sigue leyendo →

In Feb/2011 the “Buddies in the Caribbean” DXpedition (a group of 8-hams specializing in 100 watt or less low power radios and the Buddipole portable antenna system) spent a week operating from the island of Dominica on beaches, mountains and from their cliff-side villa. This is an annual effort to demonstrate “ultralight” dxpeditioning into magnificent “vista” locations, operate a field portable battery-only radio with back-packable, lightweight antennas and most of all “have fun!”

An SMS from PJ4C informs MDXC Headquarters of a new RTTY world record. Previous record, conquered previously by T32C, has been surpassed by PJ4C Team in the past few hours.

We are very honoured to announce the new world record by Bonaire 2012 DX-pedition Team composed of F4AJQ Franck,… Sigue leyendo →