RI1FJZ — Franz Josef Land DXpedition

RI1FJZ 🇷🇺 Franz Josef Land (R1FJ)

DXpedition Most Wanted #44 · Rare IOTA EU-019
RI1FJZ Franz Josef Land

RI1FJZ was active from Franz Josef Land from 6 to 25 September 2026. The operation counts for IOTA EU-019 (Franz Josef Land). Activity was reported on 10m, 15m, 160m, 20m, 30m, 40m, 60m, 80m and sat, CW, FM, FT8, mixed and SSB. QSL via R9LR; Club Log OQRS.

DXCCIOTACWFMFT8mixedSSB10m15m160m20m30m40m60m80msat
Updated on 01 Nov 2026
QSL via: R9LR, Club Log OQRS
OQRS
CONCLUDED
From06 Sep 2026
To25 Sep 2026
Latest news
The RI1FJZ team has arrived in Arkhangelsk after departing Alexander Land (Franz Josef Land) on September 25.
· DX-World.net · full history

RI1FJZ log & QSL

No online log for RI1FJZ (Club Log or LoTW) has been reported yet. QSL requests are accepted via Club Log OQRS. QSL for RI1FJZ via R9LR, Club Log OQRS. Latest RI1FJZ news and QSL updates are listed under RI1FJZ news & updates.

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RI1FJZ Live Spots

19:08:20 UTC
UTC Spotter Frequency Mode Comments Band Age
02:40 28 SepDX4EU10489545.0—No OQRS without SAT's !10GHz47d
13:34 26 SepSWL10489545.0—Where are the QO-100 QSO´s?10GHz49d
06:51 26 SepSQ1SDX18100.0FT8Upload QO-100 log17m49d
21:24 25 SepDX4EU10113.0CWLOG without SAT - why ????30m49d
17:15 25 SepJR2UBS14074.0FT8The log has been uploaded.20m50d
17:14 25 SepIK4IDP14000.0CWFjz sry... And error in rs44 fo29 band must be 2m not 70cm20m50d
13:26 25 SepOH2LZC3699.0SSBFresh log uploaded80m50d
06:01 25 SepSV1FJF7034.9CWplz upload log40m50d
05:22 25 SepSV1FJF7034.9CWpliz upload log up40m50d
01:05 25 SepDL1RWN3574.8FT8ft8 -18 eu-qrm80m50d
00:33 25 SepN0PB3573.0FT8QRM as usual80m50d
00:23 25 SepKP4KGP3574.2FT8FT880m50d
00:07 25 SepW3CV3535.0CW3 out of 4 QSO, not in the log???80m50d
23:52 24 SepDL1RWN3574.8FT8FT8 -0280m50d
23:44 24 SepYO2OXD3535.0CWlisten to small guns pls80m50d
23:43 24 SepRBN3535.0CW—80m50d
23:29 24 SepN2MF3535.0CWUp 180m50d
23:29 24 SepDM4AO3535.0CWup80m50d
23:21 24 SepRBN3535.0CW—80m50d
23:19 24 SepDL1RWN3535.0CWUP 180m50d
23:18 24 SepDL1RWN10137.0FT8FT8 -1630m50d
23:07 24 SepRBN3535.0CW—80m50d
23:02 24 SepDX1841.0FT8LOG UPDATE160m50d
23:00 24 SepRX3DPK1840.0FT8FT8 -18 dB 1010 Hz160m50d
22:52 24 SepDL1RWN1841.0FT8FT8 -10160m50d

Best time to work — by continent

Busiest band and UTC window per continent, based on cluster spots collected so far for this operation.

ContinentBest bandBest time (UTC)Based on
Europe20m12:00–15:00 UTC2448 spots
North America30m00:00–03:00 UTC738 spots
Asia20m09:00–12:00 UTC298 spots
Oceania20m12:00–15:00 UTC71 spots

Source reports

Our sources do not fully agree on the details of this operation. We list what each one reports below and highlight where they differ from our listing.

NG3K ADXO
Dates: reports 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-25 (our listing: 2026-09-06 → 2026-09-25)
QSL via: reports Club Log OQRS or R9LR (our listing: R9LR, Club Log OQRS)
425DXN wcal #1842
Dates: reports 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-25 (our listing: 2026-09-06 → 2026-09-25)
QSL via: reports Club Log OQRS, R9LR (our listing: R9LR, Club Log OQRS)
DXNL 2526
Dates: reports 2026-09-06 → 2026-09-20 (our listing: 2026-09-06 → 2026-09-25)
QSL via: reports R9LR (our listing: R9LR, Club Log OQRS)

RI1FJZ news & updates

Last confirmed on by DX-World.net.

  • First reportedNG3K ADXO
  • Update425 DX News
    RI1FJZ will be active from September 9-25, adding EME, LEO, and QO-100 satellite modes.
  • UpdateDXNL (DARC)
    RI1FJZ will be active from EU-019 for two weeks starting around September 6th. Operations will also include LEO satellites and QO-100.
  • NoteNG3K ADXO
    Source (NG3K ADXO) reported a different start date (2026-09-14 00:00:00) for this event, but it is already in progress — start date kept as 2026-09-06 00:00:00 and NOT changed.
  • UpdateARRL W1AW DX Bulletin
    The RI1FJZ team is now active on 20 meters, including FT8 using MSHV software.
  • UpdateDX-World.net
    Internet connectivity at the Omega base is currently unreliable, with frequent timeouts and packet loss. This may impact online services and real-time updates from the team.
  • UpdateDX-World.net
    The team is well, camp is established, and they are operating off-grid using batteries.
  • UpdateDX-World.net
    The RI1FJZ camp is being dismantled, with 160m, 80m, and 40m antennas remaining overnight for removal tomorrow morning. September 25 is the last day for loading and sailing.
  • UpdateDX-World.net
    [NEWS] from the high seas.
  • UpdateDX-World.net
    The RI1FJZ team has arrived in Arkhangelsk after departing Alexander Land (Franz Josef Land) on September 25.
Last updated on 01 Nov 2026