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To gain Tonga DXpedition Award it is necessary to have QSL confirmed contacts with two amateur radio expeditions from Tonga (A35), on two bands, with two diffrent modes. Available also to SWLs

A prototype of a switch foot made on a square aluminium stock frame

Mike Delta Victor Dx Group Spain

Six members of the Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) Kyoto Club, made a DX-pedition to the Federated Stetes of Micronesia (FSM) in summer 2007. This was one of the events celebrating our club's 60th anniversary. IOTA: OC-010 (Pohnpei Islands)

Rodrigues Island DXpedition 2-13 september 2013 EME and HF DX pedition

Whatch at beacons transmitting in real time. This page contains a self refreshing table that displays every 10 seconds the current transmission schedule of the international beacon project. Tune your radio and check the beacon you are hearing.

The Washington Totem Award recognizes licensed radio amateurs who submit proof of two-way radio contact with the state of Washington. Applicants must confirm contacts with a specified number of Washington counties, with different requirements for stations located within and outside the state. For example, stations outside Washington need 25 confirmed contacts from 25 different counties, while Washington stations require 15 contacts from 15 different counties. Contacts must be made after January 1, 1970, and may be established on any amateur band using any mode. QSL cards or other acceptable proof of contact must be submitted with the application. The award promotes activity within Washington state and encourages DXers to seek out contacts across its diverse geographical areas. Applications are processed by the Western Washington DX Club, which also manages the award rules and verification process.

DX Pediton to South Georgia VP8SGI Log Online IOTA AN-007

View real-time spot information by band for active amateur radio operators around the world via the DX Cluster network, taking raw data from a JSON API made available by DXCluster.co.uk

Grid Calculator allows you to calculate either a grid square locator or the latitude and longitude of a location. Grid Calculator can be used to calculate a Great Circle bearing and distance between two stations in statute miles, nautical miles, and kilometers.

Dl-dx rtty contest group

A nice blog about DXing, Shortwave Radio Listening (SWL) and Amateur (Ham) Radio by VK3BVW

Shortwave radio listening club in Brazil

Sperimental Radio,International DX Group, Sugar Radio, radio group established in 1986

9-22 October, 2017 3C1L 3C0L DX pedition to Republic of Equatorial Guinea and Annobon 2017

Some recent videos of the new Mid Class RTX by ICOM, the IC-7610 HF+50MHz amateur radio transceiver.

Founded in 1947 in Rochester, NY, the Rochester DX Association is an amateur radio organization dedicated to the art and science of DX operating and contesting.

ZW5B ARRL affiliated DX Group

Amateur radio accessories, like the CT-17B ICOM CI-V hubs, IABs ICOM ACC1 Breakout boxes, GS232Dunio GS232A/B arduino based rotor controler, IMK memory keypad for ICOM Radios

Dec 5 – 13, 2010 J6BP by Caribbean Buddies Dxpeditions.

The Mother Lode DX / Contest Club welcomes all interested DXers and contesting fans, both casual and rabid, from throughout the Mother Lode region of California

WAG Worked All Germany Contest

The World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) is a unique on-site ham radio competition, typically held every four years, bringing together top operators globally. Unlike traditional contests where participants operate from their home QTH, WRTC competitors travel to a designated location and operate from identical stations under field conditions, ensuring a level playing field. Past events have taken place in diverse locations such as Seattle (1990), Slovenia (2000), Russia (2010), and Italy (2023), showcasing the international scope of this **radiosport** challenge. Because each WRTC event is organized by a dedicated, volunteer-driven committee, historical information and results often become dispersed across various online platforms. This resource serves as a centralized repository, diligently collecting and preserving data from all previous WRTC competitions. It provides a consistent point of reference for participants, enthusiasts, and researchers interested in the history and evolution of this premier **DX contesting** event. The WRTC Sanctioning Committee officially endorses this site, ensuring its accuracy and completeness.

DX Award from Switzerland

This guide explores different radio bands that hobbyists use to talk to each other worldwide. It explains how these bands work and what they're used for. From low-frequency to high-frequency bands, each has its own unique features for people who enjoy communicating through radios

Over 150 pages of content are dedicated to maximizing activity on the 6-meter band, often referred to as the _Magic Band_. The resource details various propagation modes, including sporadic E, F2, and tropospheric ducting, providing insights into their characteristics and how to leverage them for DX contacts. It also covers essential equipment considerations, from transceivers and transverters to specific antenna designs optimized for 50 MHz operation, such as Yagis and Moxon antennas. The eBook presents strategies for participating in 6-meter contests and pursuing awards like _VUCC_, offering practical advice on logging software and operating techniques. It includes discussions on software tools useful for predicting propagation and managing contacts, alongside guidance on finding and utilizing DX maps to identify openings. The author, K5ND, shares his extensive experience to help operators achieve successful 6-meter DXing. Specific sections address the code of practice for 50 MHz operations and provide assistance in locating rare DX opportunities. The content is structured to guide both new and experienced operators through the nuances of the band, from initial setup to advanced operating strategies.

Amelia Island, IOTA NA-138, Saturday 31 December 2005 until Monday 2 January 2006 Jekyll Island, IOTA NA-058, Tuesday 3 January 2005 until Saturday 7 January 2006

Longwave refers to all frequencies below the lower end of the AM broadcasting band at 540 kHz

This page is a detailed description of a 6CL6 and 807 valve transmitter. The page includes the complete circuit diagram to build this transmitter and several pictures

The TX & RX DX Group is a group that was created inside the TX & RX Forum. Several colleagues reported in TX & RX Forum were participating in a thread about the DX on 11 meters and so it happened

Malawi DXPedition 2014 official page

Worked All Europe DX Contest Rules of the popular contest promoted by DARC

The first DX From "The Southern Most Tip Of Mainland Asia"

The Great Lakes DX / Contest Club is located in the central part of Michigan near the city of Lansing which is the state capitol. The club's main purpose is to support and encourage the DX aspect of the amateur radio hobby.

Ulaanbaatar DX Club facebook fan page

To commemorate the 189th anniversary of Venezuelan Independence,

Visualizing DXCC award progress often requires manual parsing of Logbook of the World (LoTW) reports, which can be time-consuming and prone to error. This web-based utility streamlines the process by allowing hams to upload their LoTW DXCC Credit Report spreadsheet, providing an interactive dashboard for tracking confirmed entities, bands, and modes. It processes .xlsx, .xls, and .csv files, performing all calculations client-side within the browser for privacy and speed. The tool presents a comprehensive stats overview, detailing total entities, confirmed slots, and overall completion percentage. It includes progress bars for bands from _160m_ through _2m_, and modes such as CW, Phone, and DIG. A sortable DXCC Entity Details Table lists each entity, its confirmed count, and specific missing band/mode slots, with a CSV export option. Further features include a Band/Mode Matrix grid for granular confirmed status per entity, toggles for specific bands like _6m_ and _2m_, and tracking for DXCC Challenge progress across 10 eligible HF/VHF bands. It also highlights nearly complete entities and identifies most-wanted DXCC entities based on the uploaded data.

Rhein Ruhr DX Association

The Buddistick antenna, as demonstrated by KP4MD, effectively handles up to **250 watts** and provides coverage from 40 through 10 meters, with an optional coil extending operation to 80 and 60 meters. KP4MD's video presentation meticulously describes the antenna setup, emphasizing the critical role of the _shunting coil_ for achieving resonance on lower bands like 40 and 80 meters. This practical approach highlights how a compact antenna can deliver solid performance from a constrained location. SWR curve diagrams are included, clearly illustrating the impact of the shunting coil on the antenna's resonating frequency. These visual aids provide concrete evidence of the adjustments needed for optimal operation across different bands, particularly when space is at a premium. KP4MD's insights are particularly valuable for hams operating from apartments or other limited spaces, showcasing real-world results from a balcony installation.

On December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi successfully received the first transatlantic wireless communication, a Morse code "S" (three dots), at 04:30 GMT. This article details the setup for this groundbreaking experiment, noting Marconi's receiver in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, utilized a _coherer_ and an antenna elevated by balloons and kites. The transmitting station at Poldhu, Cornwall, England, featured twenty-four 200-foot ships' masts and a 25-kilowatt alternator. The resource explains how this contact disproved contemporary beliefs about radio wave limitations due to Earth's curvature, later understood through _ionospheric propagation_. It frames Marconi's achievement as the "very first DX" in amateur radio terms, defining DX as telegraphic shorthand for distance and _DXing_ as the hobby of receiving distant signals. The article also provides external links for further reading on Marconi's experiments and the science behind transatlantic radio signal reception.

Raivavae Austral Islands by Don, VE7DS and Dave, K3EL as TX5RV

Search TY1TT on-line logbook 2014 dxpedition

The official announcement of the Icom IC-7610 mid class amateur radio transceiver

Amateur radio operators often seek opportunities to combine their passion for radio with social activities and travel. This resource introduces a travel group specifically for hams, facilitating shared holiday experiences where members can connect with fellow operators. The group aims to organize stays in hotels, fostering camaraderie among participants and their families, often referred to as **XYLs**. The initiative focuses on creating a relaxed environment where members can enjoy their holidays while also having opportunities for radio operation. The group endeavors to arrange **shack rentals** at various destinations, allowing members to engage in DXing or bring their own portable radio equipment. This setup provides a social framework for hams to meet new friends, akin to an extended eyeball QSO, while exploring new locations.

Website of RP DX GROUP. Group was found in 1992 in Pulawy, Poland.

A guide to choosing the right hardware and a guide on how to install DXSpider on a Raspberry Pi3. This article include a video and a PDF guide about the installation.

A review of the Chinese version of uSDX USDR HF QRP Transceiver. Author made an extensive review of receiver and transmitter features.

This magnetic loop DIY site is ment to be an introduction into making DX high quality magnetic loop antennas that will beat any dipole

The website of the Orca DX and Contest Club.