INDEXA Newsletter. The Summer 2026 issue (#149) of the International DX Association’s Newsletter is now available for download on the INDEXA website (https://indexa.org/newsletters.html). Highlights include “KP5/NP3VI Desecheo DXpedition Trip Report” by Otis Vicens, NP4G; “So, you want to go on a DXpedition?” by Paul Ewing, N6PSE; “TX9W DXpedition to Marquesas Is” by Craig Boyer, W5CCP, “TX9W Low Band Story” by David Jorgensen, WD5COV and “Bouvet Island 3Y0K Trip Report” by Dennis Ward, KT8X.
Senegal, 6W. The Italian DXpedition Team (https://www.i2ysb.com/idt/) has announced plans to operate from Senegal sometime between October and November 2026. Four stations will be active on all modes and bands. Details are expected in due course.
Ogasawara Islands, JD1/O. JR6HYO/JD1 will be active from the Ogasawara Islands (AS-031) between 9 and 11 July. He will operate CW and SSB on 40, 20, 15, 10 and 6 metres. QSL direct to home call.Russia, UA. The Arctic’s Legends IOTA DXpedition team has gathered in Arkhangelsk, but their departure is facing a brief technical delay. After an extended period in storage, the team’s LookOut satellite beacon failed. Because safety regulations strictly prohibit crossing the 12-mile territorial limit without a working beacon, a replacement has been ordered via express delivery. As soon as the new unit is installed, the team will set sail aboard the “Apostol Andrey”. You will be able to follow her route: https://share.garmin.com/ua9kdf. Apparently they still plan to be QRV from five IOTA groups using as many different call signs: RI1PC from Chaichiy Island (EU-160), RT25AA from Novaya Zemlya (EU-035), RI0BW from Vize (AS-055), RI0BU from Uyedineniya (AS-057) and RI0BI from Isachenko (AS-050). Updates are posted to Telegram: https://t.me/rt9k_club.
Romania, YO. The first perfect “10.0” in Olympic gymnastics was awarded to 14-year-old Nadia Comaneci of Romania in July 1976 at the Montreal Olympic Games. YR50NADIA is the special call sign for members of the Federatia Romana de Radioamatorism to celebrate the 50th anniversary of that historic score throughout July. See qrz.com for more information.
Crete, SV9. Borut, S50B will be active holiday style as SV9/S50B from several locations on Crete (EU-015) between 11 and 24 July. He will operate CW, SSB and digital modes on 40-6 metres. QSL via the bureau to home call; QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW, eQSL and QRZ.
Sardinia Island, IS0. Giorgio, IZ3KVD will be active holiday style as IS0/IZ3KVD from Budoni, Sardinia Island (EU-024) between 8 and 17 July. QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW and Club Log; QSL via LZ1JZ.
France, F. TM113TDF (4 to 18 July) and TM113TDFH (19 to 26 July) are two special call signs to be used during this year’s 113th edition of the Tour de France. Look for activity on various bands SSB, CW and digital modes. QSL for both call signs via eQSL.
Jersey, GJ. Holger, DG3FEH will be active as MJ/DG3FEH from Jersey (EU-013) between 18 and 23 July. He will operate SSB on 40, 20 and 15 metres, and via QO-100.
North Caicos, VP5. Nobby, G0VJG will be active as VP5G from North Caicos (NA-002) between 17 and 28 July. He will operate SSB, CW, and digital on various bands, 6 metres included, and will participate in the IOTA Contest. QSL via M0OXO’s OQRS.
Cuba, CO. T40FRC is a special call sign used on various bands and modes by the Grupo DX de Cuba to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Federacion de Radioaficionados de Cuba, established on 15 July 1966. Please note that due to frequent and widespread power outages, operating activity may be intermittent. QSL via LoTW.
USA, W. The Island Hopper Group will participate in the IOTA Contest as K4T from Tangier Island (NA-083). Team members (AD4SA, KB4YPN, KN4CED, KQ1O, KQ4HNX, WA3RGH) will use their personal call signs during POTA activities starting on 22 July. See qrz.com for K4T for more information.