WINQSL. First released in 1995, the software originated from a QSL Manager listing on paper from 1982. The latest version, accompanied by the most recent dbase update (28 October 2025), can be downloaded for free at https://www.winqsl.com/. Malawi, 7Q. Chris, ZS6RI has been active as 7Q5C from near Karonga in northern Malawi since 28 October. For the next year or… Read more: HF Update with ZS4BS

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… Read more: HF Update with ZS4BS

DXLOOK. Created by Rodrigo O. Vazquez, AK6FP, this tool offers a comprehensive view of real-time signal reception, making amateur radio operations more informed and engaging. In focusing on actual reception data, DXLook aggregates information from multiple sources, including WSPRnet, the Reverse Beacon Network, PSK Reporter, DX Clusters and more, along with solar data overlays for added context. DXLook runs in… Read more: HF Update with ZS4BS

Rodrigues Island, 3B9. Kazu, M0CFW will be active as 3B9/M0CFW from Rodrigues Island (AF-017) between 21 and 29 October. He will participate in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest as 3B9KW. QSLs via LoTW and Club Log’s OQRS. Malawi, 7Q. Look for 7Q1A to be active from Lilongwe, Malawi on 18-24 October (CW and digital modes), and during the CQ… Read more: HF Update with ZS2B

WRTC 2026 Teams Announced. The list of the 50 qualifying teams that will compete in the World Radiosport Team Championship in July 2026 can be found on https://www.wrtc2026.org/competitors-and-referees/, along with the list of the 50 selected referees. Sierra Leone, 9L. Following the forced postponement of 3C2MD, the Mediterraneo DX Club will now be going to Sierra Leone instead. A large… Read more: HF Update with ZS2B

September Ragchew 2025

Italian Africa, IH9. Luca, IK5AEQ will be active as IH9/IK5AEQ from Pantelleria Island (AF-018) from 24 September to 3 October. He will operate SSB, RTTY and other digital on 80 to 6 metres; during the CQ WW DX RTTY Contest (27 and 28 September) he will be signing IH9/IP5A. QSL via LoTW, eQSL, or via home call (direct and bureau).… Read more: HF Update with ZS4BS

Seychelles, S7. Kasimir, DL2SBY will be active as S79/DL2SBY from the Seychelles from 28 September to 12 October. He will be active on the HF bands with verticals and an inverted vee and on 6 metres with 5-element yagi. QSL via LoTW, or direct to home call. QSOs will be uploaded also to Club Log. Eastern Kiribati, T32. Darren, VK4MAP… Read more: HF Update with ZS4BS/1

Listen out for Brandon ZS6LZ and Mathew ZS6MDV on their Lesotho callsigns, 7P8LZ and 7P8MW

The Gambia, C5. Peter, PC3M; Maarten, PA3EYC; Tijmen, PA3GRM; Mariette, PA4UUS and Gert, PA2LO will be active as C5Y from the Gambia between 23 and 29 October, including participation in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest. They will operate primarily CW and SSB, with some digital as needed. QSL direct to PH3T; QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW and Club… Read more: HF Update with ZS4BS/1

Equatorial Guinea, 3C0. While waiting to depart for Annobon Island (AF-039), YL2GM and EA5EL have been active as 3C3W from Bioko Island (AF-010), Equatorial Guinea since 1 September.  It has turned out that there are not only ferry services to Annobon, but also irregular flights. Their plan is therefore to be active from Bioko until 5 September and then fly… Read more: HF Update with ZS4BS

DX Marathon Sprint “The DX Marathon continues to grow and Cycle 25 has brought even more excitement to DXing,” the Programme Administrator (Mark Wohlschlegel, WC3W) says. “Participation has nearly doubled in the past few years and we would like to see it grow even further. This year, we are introducing something special – the DX Marathon Sprint.”The Sprint will start… Read more: HF Update 31 August 2025