Somalia, 6O. The 6O3T DXpedition failed to get on the air in September 2024, with the operators describing that experience as “definitely traumatic”. Now a new team (Fabrizio IV3JPP, Mauro IV3AZV and Elvira IV3FSG), with “a renewed awareness of the territory and a stronger operational strategy,” has been active as 6O3T from northern Somalia since 20 October. They have five stations for activity on 160 to 6 metres using SSB, CW and digital, but so far, they have operated almost exclusively digital, “we are facing a very high level of local QRM, with background noise consistently above S9” they say, “which makes it extremely difficult to properly copy signals and manage an effective pile-up”. None of the various mitigation solutions that have been tested, including filtering systems, improved grounding and antenna setup checks, has produced a significant improvement. “In the coming days, we will continue to test new configurations and operating strategies, with the goal of returning to CW and SSB as soon as conditions make it realistically possible”. Plans are for 6O3T to remain active until 3 November. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS (direct and bureau), or direct only to IV3DSH; full upload to LoTW 12 months after the DXpedition. Bookmark https://dxexplorer.net/ for updates.
Sierra Leone, 9L. During the Mediterraneo DX Club’s DXpedition to Sierra Leone (30 October to 10 November), there will be a separate activity taking place on Banana Island (AF-037). To avoid any confusion with the ongoing 9L8MD operations from the mainland, the IOTA activity will use the callsign 9L9L. From 2 November onwards, teams of two will take it in turns to stay on the island for three days (two nights) in a local resort. Look for 9L9L to be active on 40 to 6 metres. QSL via IK2VUC.
Central African Republic, TL. From 1 November onwards, Fr. Darek (TJ1GD) will be active on a regular basis as TL8GD from the Central African Republic. He will operate SSB, CW and digital on the HF bands. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS (preferred), LoTW, or via SP3EOL.
Gabon, TR. Roland, F8EN will be active again as TR8CR from Gabon starting on 25 October for two months. He will operate CW only. QSL via F6AJA; log search on http://LesNouvellesDX.fr/voirlogs.php.
Antarctica, FT_ant. David, F4FKT will be active again from Antarctica between November and early February 2026. Main activity will be during his spare time as FT4YM/p from Concordia Station (AN-016), operating SSB and digital modes. In addition, he might be active as FT4YM from Dumont d’Urville on Petrels Island (AN-017). QSL via F5PFP. Updates will be posted to https://ft4ym.fr/actus.
Ogasawara JD1_oga- Once again Harry, JG7PSJ will be active as JD1BMH from Chichijima (AS-031), Ogasawara between 1 and 9 November. He will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 40 to 10 metres. QSL via JD1BMH (bureau), or direct to JG7PSJ. Log search on https://ss381094.stars.ne.jp/jd1bmh/; he does not use LoTW or PayPal.
Cambodia, XU. Team XU7RRC (namely A65W, R5EM, R6MG, R7MR, RA6ABC and RQ7M) will be active from Ta Kiev Island (AS-133), Cambodia from 25 November to 2 December. They will operate CW, SSB and digital on 80 to 10 metres. QSL via RZ3EC and LoTW. See https://www.xu7rrc.ru/en for more information.
Latvia, YL. YL100LR is the special call sign for members of the Latvian Radio Amateur League (LRAL) to mark the centenary since Latvijas Radio began broadcasting on 1 November 1925. Look for YL100LR to be active from 24 October to 2 November. QSO will be uploaded to LoTW, eQSL, QRZ Logbook and Club Log. Paper QSLs will not be provided.
Isreal, 4X. 4X0VK (31 October to 1 November), 4X0ZL (7 and 8 November) and 4X0UK (10 and 11 November) are the special call signs for three field radio operations commemorating the British and ANZAC forces that fought during World War I in pre-state Israel. QSL all stations via 4X6ZM.
Cyprus, ZC4. Dave, G4WXJ will be active again as ZC4RH from Dhekelia, UK Sovereign Base Areas on Cyprus, between 3 and 7 November. He will operate CW, SSB and digital on 40 to 6 metres. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS, LoTW, or via DK6SP.
Spain, EA. Members of the Radio Club del Tarragones (EA3RCY) will be active as AO25TWHS between 1 and 30 November. The special call sign celebrates the 25th anniversary since the Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco (modern-day Tarragona) was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. QSL via LoTW, QRZ Logbook and eQSL; paper cards will not be issued. A certificate will be available on https://ao25twhs.ea3rcy.org.
England, G. Special event station GB130WRD will be active across various bands and modes throughout November, especially around World Radiography Day. QSL direct to M0KZT. Celebrated annually on 8 November, WRD marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895.
England, G. GB50AUK is the special call sign celebrating the 50th anniversary of AMSAT-UK (https://amsat-uk.org) between 1 and 28 November. QSOs will be uploaded to at least eQSL and the QO-100 DX Club.
Galapagos Islands, HC8. Edgar, K2IN, will operate CW as HC8M from San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands (SA-004) between 22 October and 4 November. He will change to HD8R for the CQ WW DX SSB Contest. QSL for both call signs via M0OXO’s OQRS.
Honduras, HR. Gerard, F2JD will be active again as HR5/F2JD from Copan, Honduras from 15 November to 12 March 2026. He will operate CW, SSB and digital on the HF bands. QSL via F6AJA (direct or bureau); log search on http://LesNouvellesDX.fr/voirlogs.php.
Argentina, LU. Radio Club QRM Belgrano (LU4AAO and LS2E) will be active on the HF bands using SSB and digital between 8 and 16 November to celebrate Argentine Tradition Day. See http://lu4aao.org/cert_dia_tradicion_2025.htm for more information.
Brazil, PY. PV2RB is the special call sign for the Liga de Amadores Brasileiros de Radio Emissao (LABRE) to celebrate Brazilian Radio Amateur Day between 1 and 9 November. QSL via LoTW. A certificate will be available, see qrz.com for information. The Dia do Radioamador Brasileiro marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the first Brazilian Amateur Radio regulations (5 November 1924).