HF Update – 26 January 2025

HF Update – 26 January 2025

Nigeria, 5N. The Rebel DX Group’s 5N9DTG operation from Nigeria, which was expected to start on 25 January, has been postponed due to flight cancellations. “It looks like the next available flight for us will be around the 30th of January,” they say. Bookmark www.facebook.com/rebeldxgroup for updates.

Senegal, 6W. Willy, ON4AVT will be active again as 6W7/ON4AVT from Warang, Senegal between 1 February and 12 April. QSL via LoTW, eQSL, or Club Log’s OQRS.

Rwanda, 9X. Harold, DF2WO will be active again as 9X2AW from Rwanda between 27 January and 15 February. Usually he operates CW, SSB and digital on 160 to 6 metres and via QO-100. QSL via M0OXO’s OQRS.

The Gambia C5 and Senegal, 6W. LB0OG, SP1C, SP1FM and SQ1GU will be active as C5PL from the Tanji Bird Reserve (POTA GM-0004), The Gambia between 31 January and 7 February. They will operate CW, SSB and digital on 80 to 6 metres, with a focus on 20 to 10 metres. QSL via LoTW and Club Log’s OQRS. They also plan side trips to the West Kiang Marine Park (POTA GM-0008) as C5PL/p and the Delta du Saloum National Park (POTA SN-0002), Senegal as 6W/home call/p.

Australia, VK. Reminder: under a permanent agreement with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), all Australian radio amateurs may use the alternative AX callsign prefix instead of VK on Australia Day (26 January), ANZAC Day (25 April) and World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (17 May).

Indonesia, YB. Emmanuel, F5LIT expects to be active again as YB9/F5LIT from Bali Island (OC-022) from 28 January to 18 February. Usually, he operates SSB on 40 to 10 metres. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS, LoTW, or direct to home call.

India, VU. AU75BSG is the special callsign for the Rajapalayam International Radio Communicators Club (VU2IRD) to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Bharat Scouts & Guides during a Jamboree between 26 January and 4 February. QSL via VU2JFF.

India, VU. A recent boot camp in the vicinity of Sacrifice Rock has yielded positive outcomes for both 80 and 160 metres. Consequently, team AU2V will set up a dedicated station for these bands, offering an opportunity for those pursuing India on 160/80 metres. Tentative dates are still set for the second week of February. Sacrifice Rock belongs to IOTA group AS-161, which was activated only once, 23 years ago. Bookmark https://au2v.vu2rs.com/ for updates, donations and other information.

Bahrain, A9. A9100IARU is the special call sign for the Bahrain Amateur Radio Society to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the International Amateur Radio Union. Look for activity for five days each month during 2025. QSL via EC6DX.

Panama, HP. Bob, NC6Q will be active as HP1TT from Panama between 1 and 17 February. He will operate CW and possibly some SSB on 40,20, 15 and 10 metres. QSL direct to NC6Q.

Coming Soon: DXCC Trident Award. “The Programmes & Services Committee and headquarters staff from the Radiosport Department are moving ahead with the creation of a new DXCC award – DXCC Trident – which will recognize those who achieve DXCC using CW, phone and digital modes. Higher achievement endorsements can be earned at the 200, 300, and Honor Roll levels. The DXCC Trident award is intended to spur greater on-air operating and to inspire those using digital modes to also develop their skills in and practice, CW and SSB”. Details are expected in due course. [Source: ARRL Member Bulletin for 2 2January 2025]