The
Eastern Iowa DX Bulletin
Number
301, November 21, 2025
Craig Fastenow, KØCF, Editor
This bulletin is a compilation of currently active DX operations (or those that will become active within the current week) from recent issues of the three DX bulletins listed below and other sources. Credit for the source is given at the end of each article.
Articles are ordered by the entity's callsign prefix from the ARRL DXCC Entities List. Callsigns used are in bold with dates of operation highlighted in red. Clickable links are provided for QSL and other information wherever possible. Note that articles may be edited for grammar, language, style and accuracy and will remain in The Bulletin while active; articles that are announcements of ongoing operations, or that have no specified end date, will be removed after three weeks.
Also included is a Propagation section, updated daily; and a Contest Calendar of upcoming popular contests.
DX News
items are courtesy of:
The ARRL DX Bulletin
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http://www.arrl.org/bulletins
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longer updated.)
425 DX News, A.R.I. DX Bulletin (425DXN)
Edited by Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ
& Valeria Pregliasco, IK1ADH
425 DX News Home Page: https://www.425dxn.org/
425 DX News Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/425eng
DX Newsletter (DXNL)
Edited by Andreas Salder, DK5ON
A weekly service of DARC Committee
"DX", http://www.darcdxhf.de
Propagation data is from:
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration's
Space Weather Prediction
Center
Dr. Tony Phillips' SpaceWeather.com,
used by permission
Contest data
courtesy of the WA7BNM
Contest Calendar
DX
News
3B9, RODRIGUES I.
Kazu,
MØCFW will be active as 3B9/MØCFW
from Rodrigues Island (AF-017) from
November 23rd to
December 3rd. He will participate in the CQ WW DX CW
Contest (November 29th-30th) as 3B9KW. QSLs via MØCFW and ClubLog's OQRS.
-[425DXN # 1802 November 15, 2025] (1121-1205)
5X, UGANDA.
Anders, SMØHPL, is QRV as 5X7W
until December 8th.
Activity is on 80 to 10 meters with QRP power, and using CW, FT8, and
FT4. QSL via MØOXO's OQRS.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 46 November 13, 2025] (1114-1212)
5X, UGANDA.
Alan, G3XAQ will be active again as 5X1XA
from Bwerenga near Kampala, Uganda from November 17th to December 3rd.
He will operate mainly CW, including an entry in the CQ WW DX CW
Contest (November 29th-30th), "with perhaps some FT8". QSL direct to
G3SWH (OQRS on https://www.g3swh.org.uk)
and LoTW. Alan will be joined by Don, G3XTT, who will be QRV as 5X1DF and will enter
the contest on 40 meters. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS
and LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1802 November 15, 2025] (1114-1205)
6W, SENEGAL.
Billy, F4GJE is QRV as 6W1RD
from near Dakar. Activity is in his spare time on 80 to 10 meters using
SSB, FT8, and FT4. QSL via EA7FTR.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 46 November 13, 2025] (1114-1205)
7P, LESOTHO.
Wolfgang, HB9CCS will be active in his spare time as 7P8EA from
Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho on November
3rd-27th.
He plans to be QRV daily between 1600 and 1900 UTC on or around 21223
kHz (SSB) or 21050 kHz (CW). He might also be active on 17, 12 or 10
meters. QSL via HB9CCS.
-[425DXN # 1797 October 11, 2025] (1031-1128)
7X, ALGERIA.
The special event station 7R1N
celebrates the 71st anniversary of the Algerian Revolution during November.
QSL via 7X2VFK.
-[DXNL # 2483 November 5, 2025] (1114-1128)
8R, GUYANA.
Aldir, PY1SAD will be active again as 8R1TM from Guyana
from October 29th to
December 7th.
He operates CW, SSB and digital modes on 160-6 meters, typically
between 2300 UTC and 0200 UTC, and longer over the weekends. QSL via
LoTW, eQSL, QRZ Logbook, or direct to PY1SAD.
-[425DXN # 1800 November 1, 2025] (1031-1212)
9G, GHANA.
DL1CW is going to operate as 9G5ZZ
during November,
including the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 29th-30th). QSL via DL1CW.
-[DXNL # 2482 October 29, 2025] (1031-1205)
A4, OMAN.
Special callsign A43ND
by the the Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society celebrates Oman
National Day (November
20th-21st). QSL via EC6DX, LoTW,
eQSL.
Also confirmed to take part in the celebrations are:
* The Emirates Amateur Radio Society as A6ØOMA on November 15th-23rd
(QSL via EA7FTR);
individual operators may append a serial number to the special
callsign, and be QRV as A6ØOMA/Ø, A6ØOMA/1, etc. (see QRZ for the QSL
routes);
* The Bahrain Amateur Radio Society as A91OMA on November 12th-18th
(QSL via EC6DX and LoTW);
* The Kuwait Amateur Radio Society as 9K9OMAN on November 14th-20th
(QSL via EC6DX).
-[425DXN # 1802 November 15, 2025] (1114-1128)
A5,
BHUTAN. Abie, AB1F will be QRV as A52AA from Thimphu
from November 25th
to December 5th. Activity will be on 40, 20, 15, and 10
meters using
SSB, with a possibility of 160 and 80 meters. QSL to AB1F, LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 47 November 20, 2025] (1121-1205)
C2, NAURU.
Phill, C21TS
now expects to remain on Nauru (OC-031) until November 30th.
After a 2-month leave, "I'll probably be back for a few months from
February 2026 with minimal gear", he says. He will be QRT for good no
later than June 2026. QSL via LoTW, or via MØOXO's OQRS.
-[425DXN # 1795 September 27, 2025] (0926-1130)
C6, BAHAMAS.
Brian, ND3F will be active again as C6AQQ
from Nassau (NA-001), Bahamas from November 27th to December 4th.
He will operate CW and FT8/ FT4, with main activity during the CQ WW DX
CW Contest (November 29th-30th). QSL via LoTW, eQSL, or via EA5GL.
-[425DXN # 1803 November 22, 2025] (1121-1205)
C9, MOZAMBIQUE.
Paulo, ZS6CRZ, is QRV as C95CRZ
while working in Tete. Activity has been on 20 meters using SSB. QSL
via C95CRZ.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 46 November 13, 2025] (1114-1205)
CE9, ANTARCTICA.
Lasse, DL9LU is the IT engineer and radio operator of the new
overwintering team at Neumayer III Station, Antarctica (AN-016). He
arrived on November 18th and will remain there until shortly before
Christmas 2026. He will be active as DPØGVN; QSL for both
HF and QO-100 contacts via ClubLog's OQRS,
LoTW, or via DL4BBH.
-[425DXN # 1803 November 22, 2025] (1121-1226)
CE9, ANTARCTICA.
Andrew, KL5SE is QRV as KC4USV
from McMurdo Station (AN-011), Antarctica, as well as KC4/KL5SE from field
camps nearby, during the 2025-26 Austral summer season. QSL KC4USV via K7MT, KC4/KL5SE
via KL5SE.
-[425DXN # 1803 November 22, 2025] (1121-1212)
CE9, ANTARCTICA.
Felix, DL5XL, is QRV as DP1POL
until mid-December.
QSL via DL1ZBO.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 46 November 13, 2025] (1114-1212)
CE9, ANTARCTICA.
David, F4FKT will be active again from Antarctica from November until 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 QRV as FT4YM
from Dumont d'Urville on Petrels Island (AN-017). Updates will be
posted to https://ft4ym.fr/actus.
QSL via F5PFP.
-[425DXN # 1799 October 25, 2025] (1031-1212)
CE9, ANTARCTICA.
Alex, UG1A, is preparing for his next trip to Antarctica. He plans to
reach the Progress base on October
20th and remains there until December 5th.
Next stop will be Vostok until
December 20th; maybe with HF operating during the transit.
While on Vostok there may also be an opportunity to visit Ridge B, a
yet to be explored area up to 3800m asl. This season Alex signs RI1ANI from
Antarctica.
-[DXNL # 2481 October 22, 2025] (1024-1219)
CEØY, EASTER I.
John, NI6D, will be active holiday style as CEØY/NI6D from
Easter Island (SA-001) on November
21st-25th. He will operate FT8/FT4 on 40-6 meters, low
power. He will then join the 3GØYR
DXpedition as a guest operator on November 26th-28th.
QSL CEØY/NI6D via LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1803 November 22, 2025] (1121-1128)
CEØY,
EASTER I. Team 3GØYR
will be active from Easter Island (SA-001) from
November 26th to
December 3rd. Nine operators (CE3CT, CE3SPR, LU9FVS,
LW6DG, R5AA, RA3AUU, RW7K, RX3APM and UA3AB) will be QRV on all bands
and all modes with 4-5 stations, and a focus on the low bands. They
will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 29th-30th) as
CEØY (M/2 or
M/M). Full LoTW upload after 6 months. QSLs via ClubLog's OQRS
(preferred), or via RN3RQ.
-[425DXN # 1802 November 15, 2025] (1121-1205)
CEØY, EASTER I.
Jorge, CEØYHF,
is QRV until the end
of December while on work assignment in the Hanga Roa
hospital. Activity is in his spare time. QSL via CEØYHF.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 46 November 13, 2025] (1114-1226)
CN, MOROCCO.
Yannick, F6FYD will be QRV as CN2YD
from November 11th
to March 31, 2026. Activity will on 20 to 10 meters using
primarily SSB. This includes a possible trip to Mogador Island
(AF-065). QSL direct to F6FYD.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 45 November 6, 2025] (1107-1219)
CN, MOROCCO.
Eddy, OE3SEU will be active as CN2SE/p
while touring Morocco in his motorhome from November 1st to December 7th.
Activity will be on the QO-100 satellite. Follow his travels - and give
a look at dozens of stunning pictures - on https://we-travel.at/.
QSL via LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1799 October 25, 2025] (1031-1212)
DL, GERMANY.
Celebrating the city of Chemnitz, one of the European Capitals of
Culture for 2025, special event callsigns DL2Ø25B, DL2Ø25C, DL2Ø25E, DL2Ø25S, and DL2Ø25W will be
active from November
15th to December 15th. Complete information can be found
on https://2025c.de/.
All QSOs will be uploaded to eQSL, LoTW, ClubLog, and DCL (DARC
Community Logbook); paper QSL cards will not be issued, but digital
QSLs - as well as a new set of certificates - will be downloadable from
the event's website.
-[425DXN # 1802 November 15, 2025] (1114-1219)
DXCC TOP TWENTY.
Here are the top 20 entities on ClubLog’s "DXCC Most Wanted" list as of
November 21, 2025:
1. P5 DPRK
(North Korea) 11. VKØM Macquarie
Island
2. BS7H Scarborough
Reef 12.
KH4 Midway Island
3. CEØX San Felix
Islands 13. PYØS Saint Peter
And Paul Rocks
4. BV9P Pratas
Island 14.
KP5 Desecheo Island
5.
KH7K Kure
Island
15.
VPØS South Sandwich Islands
6.
KH3 Johnston
Island 16.
ZL9 New Zealand Subantarctic
Islands
7. 3Y/P Peter 1
Island 17.
FK/C Chesterfield Islands
8. FT5/X Kerguelen
Island 18.
VKØH Heard Island
9. YVØ Aves
Island
19.
FT/T Tromelin Island
10. 3Y/B Bouvet
Island 20.
EZ Turkmenistan
For the complete list, see
https://clublog.org/mostwanted.php
-[KØCF November 21, 2025 (1121-1212)
E7,
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA. Celebrating Statehood Day of Bosnia
and Herzegovina (November 25th), special callsign E7BOSNIA will be
active on various bands and modes on November 10th-25th.
A certificate will be available, see https://www.qrz.com/db/E7BOSNIA
for more information. QSL via LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1802 November 15, 2025] (1114-1128)
EA, SPAIN.
Members of the Radio Club del Tarragones (EA3RCY) will be active as AO25TWHS on November 1st-30th.
The special callsign celebrates the 25th anniversary since the
Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco (modernday Tarragona) was inscribed
on the UNESCO World Heritage List. A certificate will be available on https://ao25twhs.ea3rcy.org.
QSL via LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1799 October 25, 2025] (1031-1128)
F, FRANCE.
To mark the 60th anniversary since the first French satellite, named
Asterix, was launched into orbit (November 26, 1965), members of the
Wingles Radio Club (F4KLR) will be active as TM6ØATX on Fridays and Saturdays between
November 14th and December 13th, and again on December 19th-23rd.
All SSB and CW QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau; FT8
QSOs will be confirmed via eQSL. Or, QSL direct via F4KLR.
-[425DXN # 1800 November 1, 2025] (1114-1226)
G, ENGLAND.
Special callsign GB1Y
commemorates the top secret listening station "Y" on Beeston Hill,
operative during WWII. QRV until
November 26th. QSL via eQSL.
-[DXNL # 2483 November 5, 2025] (1114-1128)
G, ENGLAND.
Special callsign GB5ØAUK
celebrates the 50th anniversary of AMSAT-UK (https://amsat-uk.org)
on November 1st-28th.
QSOs will be uploaded to at least eQSL and the QO-100 DX Club.
-[425DXN # 1799 October 25, 2025] (1031-1128)
G, ENGLAND.
Special event station GB13ØWRD
will be active across various bands and modes throughout November,
especially around World Radiography Day. Celebrated annually on
November 8th, WRD marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays by
Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895. QSL direct to MØKZT.
-[425DXN # 1799 October 25, 2025] (1031-1128)
H4, SOLOMON IS.
Bernhard, DL2GAC, is QRV as H44MS
from Malaita Island (OC-047) until
November 25th. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using SSB and
FT8. QSL to DL2GAC.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 41 October 9, 2025] (1010-1128)
HA, HUNGARY.
The first official, regular radio broadcast in Hungary began on
December 1, 1925, which is now celebrated as Hungarian Radio Day. To
mark that centenary, the Hungarian Radio Amateur Society (MRASZ) and
the Honfy Jozsef Radioclub (HA1KHJ) organize a commemorative activity
to be held from November
15th to December 31st under nine special callsigns: HG1ØØRADIO, HG1ØØYHRB, HG1ØØAN, HG1ØØEG, HG1ØØFO, HG1ØØIT, HG1ØØRC, HG1ØØSD and HG1ØØUD. Look for
activity on 160-10m CW, SSB & digital modes, and via QO-100. A
certificate will be available: https://mrasz.org/100-years-of-hungarian-broadcasting-award.
-[425DXN # 1802 November 15, 2025] (1114-0102)
HB9, SWITZERLAND.
Celebrating the 70th anniversary of their organization, members of the
International Police Association's Swiss branch (HB9IPA) will be active
as HB7ØIPA
from November 1st to
December 31st. Activity will be on various HF bands and
the QO-100 satellite. QSL via LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1797 October 11, 2025] (1031-1128)
HKØ,
SAN ANDRES & PROVIDENCIA. Operators EA7BF, EA7JW,
EA7FPG, and
EA7ATX will be QRV as 5JØEA
from San Andres Island (NA-033) from
November 21st to 30th.
For more information, see
https://clublog.org/livestream/5J0EA,
and for QSL information, 5JØEA.
-[DXNL # 2485 November 19, 2025] (1121-1205)
HP, PANAMA.
Vlad, OK2WX and Paula, OK2YL will be active holiday style as HP3/ OK2WX and HP3/OK2YL from
Panama from November
26th to December 10th.
They will operate CW and SSB with focus on 160, 80 and 40 meters. Look
for HP3/OK2WX to participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November
29th-30th), as well as in the ARRL 160-Meter Contest (December 5th-7th).
-[425DXN # 1803 November 22, 2025] (1121-1212)
HR, HONDURAS.
Gerard, F2JD will be active again as HR5/F2JD from Copan,
Honduras from November
15th to March 12, 2026. He will operate CW, SSB and FT8/
FT4 on the HF bands. Log search on http://LesNouvellesDX.fr/voirlogs.php.
QSL via F6AJA.
-[425DXN # 1799 October 25, 2025] (1114-1226)
J3,
GRENADA. Jamie, MØSDV will be active as J38W from Grenada
(NA-024) from
November 23rd to
December 3rd. He will operate SSB, CW and FT8 (MSHV)
on 160-6 meters, and will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest
(November 29th-30th). For more information, see https://www.m0sdv.com/.
QSL via MØOXO's OQRS and
LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1800 November 1, 2025] (1121-1205)
ON, BELGIUM.
Special callsign OT5IDPD
will be active from November
4th to December 3rd
for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, whose annual
observance (December 3rd) was proclaimed by the United Nations General
Assembly in 1992. All operators will be hams with a disability. The
logs will be uploaded to LoTW, ClubLog and eQSL; all QSOs will be
confirmed automatically via the bureau.
-[425DXN # 1795 September 27, 2025] (1031-1205)
OE, AUSTRIA.
Special callsign OE175ARWT
remains active until
the end of November, marking the 175-year history of
Austria's military bureaucracy. QSL via OE4RUK.
-[DXNL # 2483 November 5, 2025] (1114-1128)
ON, BELGIUM.
Special callsign OT5IDPD
calls attention to the International Day for Persons with Disability
(December 3rd) from November
4th to December 3rd. All operators will be radio amateurs
with a disability. QSL via ON6WL, LoTW,
eQSL.
-[DXNL # 2483 November 5, 2025] (1114-1205)
OX, GREENLAND.
Nadia, OZ7AM will be active as OX7AM
from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland (NA-018) from November 26th to December 3rd.
She will operate mainly CW, including an entry in the CQ WW DX CW
Contest (November 29th-30th). QSL via LoTW and OZ1ACB.
-[425DXN # 1803 November 22, 2025] (1121-1205)
OZ, DENMARK.
Arnold, DK1VK, following his operation as LA/DK1VK from Utsira
(see above), will be active as OZØROM
from Romo (EU-125) from November
21st to 28th. QRV on 80-10m (SSB, FT4/8). For more
information, see OZØROM. QSL
via DK1VK.
-[DXNL # 2483 November 5, 2025] (1114-1128)
P4,
ARUBA. John, W2GD will be active as P44W from Aruba
(SA-036) from
November 24th to
December 1st, including an entry in the CQ WW DX CW
Contest (November 29th-30th). Outside the contest he will operate CW on
30, 17 and 12 meters. QSL via LoTW, or direct to N2MM.
-[425DXN # 1801 November 8, 2025] (1121-1205)
PA, NETHERLANDS.
Jan, PA1JT (ex PA2542, PDØALL, PE1HDF, and PA3CSD) sat for his first
exam on November 27, 1975. Special callsign PA5ØJT celebrates
his golden jubilee in amateur radio from November 10th to November 10,
2026. QSL via the bureau.
-[425DXN # 1803 November 22, 2025] (1121-1212)
PA, NETHERLANDS.
Wim, PD2WL, plans activations of the following lighthouses in his home
area from time to time: LH "The Ven" as PD2WL/NETØØ3, and LH
"Het Vuurtje" as PD2WL/NETØ37.
QSL via PD2WL.
-[DXNL # 2483 November 5, 2025] (1114-1205)
PJ4, BONAIRE.
Axel, DL6KVA will be active as PJ4KV
from Bonaire from November
20th to December 3rd. He will operate CW only and will
join the PJ4A
team in the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 29th-30th). QSL via DL6KVA.
-[425DXN # 1802 November 15, 2025] (1114-1205)
PJ4, BONAIRE.
Watch for PJ4/KU8E,
PJ4/N4RR and
PJ4/N8VW to
be active from Bonaire (SA-006) from November 18th to December 3rd.
They will participate as PJ4A
in the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 29th-30th). QSL PJ4/KU8E and PJ4A
via K4BAI, PJ4/N4RR
via N4RR and
PJ4/N8VW via N8VW.
-[425DXN # 1802 November 15, 2025] (1114-1205)
PJ5,
SABA & ST. EUSTATIUS. Peter, PA4O and Ad, PA8AD
(PE6Q) will be QRV
as PJ5/PA4O
and PJ5/PE6Q
respectively from November
23rd to December
3rd, including participation in the CQWW DX CW contest
(November
29th-30th) as PJ5C.
Outside the contest they will operate mainly CW
with some FT8 and FT4 on 160-10 meters. QSL via LoTW and ClubLog's OQRS.
-[DXNL # 2485 November 19, 2025] (1121-1205)
PY,
BRAZIL. Ralf, DL9GCR, will be QRV as PY5/DL9GCR from November 23rd
until December 20th from Parana. QSL direct via DL9GCR, eQSL.
-[DXNL # 2485 November 19, 2025] (1121-1219)
S7, SEYCHELLES.
Vaclav, OK6RA, will be QRV as S79/OK6RA
from November 17th
to December 2nd
at various times from Mahe and Praslin Islands, both IOTA AF-024.
Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using mainly CW. This includes
being a Single Op/Single Band entry in the upcoming CQ Worldwide DX CW
contest (November 29th-30th). QSL direct to OK6RA.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 46 November 13, 2025] (1114-1205)
SP, POLAND.
Special callsign HF4SES
will be in use from October
31st to December 31st
to mark the launch of RadioAwards.club, a "platform designed for
organizing and managing ham radio award events worldwide". See https://radioawards.club/ses/premier-event
for more information and the certificate.
-[425DXN # 1801 November 8, 2025] (1107-1226)
T8,
PALAU. Bob, W7YAQ and Al, K7AR will be active as T88AR from Choll
(Babeldaob Island, OC-009), Palau from November 22nd to December 1st,
including an entry in the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 29th-30th).
They will operate CW and FT8 on 160-6 meters. QSL via LoTW, ClubLog's OQRS,
or via K7AR.
-[425DXN # 1801 November 8, 2025] (1121-1205)
TR, GABON.
Roland, F8EN will be active again as TR8CR from Gabon
starting on October
25th for two months. He will operate CW only. Log search
on http://LesNouvellesDX.fr/voirlogs.php.
QSL via F6AJA.
-[425DXN # 1799 October 25, 2025] (1024-1219)
TT, CENTRAL
AFRICA. Fr. Darek's (TJ1GD) current activity as TL8GD from the
Central African Republic will end
in late November. His next destination will be Chad, where
he will be QRV as TT1GD
in his spare time "for
approximately three weeks". QSL via LoTW or ClubLog's OQRS.
-[425DXN # 1803 November 22, 2025] (1121-1128)
TY,
BENIN. Vlad, R9LR, is currently active as TYØRU via the QO-100
satellite. Other members of the 9U1RU team may join him. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS,
LoTW.
-[DXNL # 2485 November 19, 2025] (1121-1212)
TY, BENIN.
Red, DL1BUG will be QRV as TY5FR
from Cotonou from November
15th to December 11th.
Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters. This includes an entry in the
upcoming CQ Worldwide DX CW contest (November 29th-30th). QSL to DL1BUG.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 45 November 6, 2025] (1107-1212)
UA, EUROPEAN
RUSSIA. The Miller DX Club (https://mdxc.ru/)
celebrates its 35th anniversary from November 17th to 30th
with the following callsigns in Russia: RØ35DX, RØ35L, RØ35N, RØ35O, R2Ø25DX, UE35DX, UE35L, UE7DX; and in other
countries: CQ7MDXC
(Portugal), CR2MDXC
(Azores), DL35MDXC
(Germany), E7MDXC
(Bosnia), ER35MDXC
(Moldavia), EV35MDXC
(Belarus), OL35MDXC
(Czech Republic), TM35MDXC
(France). QSL for all callsigns via RQ7L.
-[DXNL # 2484 November 12, 2025] (1114-1205)
V2,
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA. Bud, AA3B is QRV as V26K until December 1st.
Activity is on the HF bands with an emphasis on CW. This includes being
a Single Op/All Band/Low Power entry in the upcoming CQ Worldwide DX CW
contest (November 29th-30th). QSL via LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 47 November 20, 2025] (1121-1205)
V4, ST. KITTS
& NEVIS. John, W5JON will be active as V47JA from St. Kitts
(NA-104) on November
17th-23rd. He will operate SSB and FT8 on various bands.
QSL via LoTW, or direct only to W5JON.
-[425DXN # 1799 October 25, 2025] (1114-1128)
V5,
NAMIBIA. Gunter, DK2WH is QRV as V51WH from Omaruru until March 24,
2026. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using SSB, RTTY, FT8,
and some CW.
He will be active as V55Y
in various contests. QSL to DK2WH.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 47 November 20, 2025] (1121-1226)
V8, BRUNEI
DARUSSALAM. Commemorating the centenary of the
International Amateur Radio Union, special event station V84SRU will be
active on all bands and modes from October 24th to November 26th.
QSL direct to P.O. Box 211, MPC Old Airport, Bandar Seri Begawan
BB3577, Brunei Darussalam.
-[425DXN # 1798 October 18, 2025] (1024-1128)
VE, CANADA.
Pierre, VK3KTB will be active again as VYØERC from the
Eureka Amateur Radio Club station on Ellesmere Island (NA-008) from November 15th to December 10th.
He operates SSB, CW and FT8 on various bands when time permits. QSL via
MØOXO's OQRS and
LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1801 November 8, 2025] (1114-1212)
VK9X, CHRISTMAS
I. Franco, VK9AFP,
recently moved to Christmas Island (OC-002) and has shown up on 10m
(SSB) sporadically. He started amateur radio more than 30 years ago in
Europe and now wants back into the hobby.
-[DXNL # 2484 November 12, 2025] (1114-1205)
VP9, BERMUDA.
K3TEJ and K3CT will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 29th-30th)
as VP9I
from Bermuda (NA-005). Outside the contest, from November 25th to December 2nd,
they will be QRV as K3TEJ/VP9
and K3CT/VP9.
QSL VP9I via WW3S. QSL
K3TEJ/VP9 via K3TEJ and
K3CT/VP9 via K3CT.
-[425DXN # 1803 November 22, 2025] (1121-1205)
VP9,
BERMUDA. Rikk, WE9G will be active as VP9/WE9G from
Warwick, Bermuda
(NA-005) from November
24th to December 4th. This will be a SO2R
(Single Operator 2 Radios) activity on 160-6 meters, mostly FT8 with
some CW and SSB. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS,
LoTW, or via WE9G.
-[425DXN # 1802 November 15, 2025] (1121-1205)
VU,
INDIA. Datta, VU2DSI will be active as AU2JCB from November 21st to
December 15th to commemorate the birthdate (November 30,
1858) of
Indian physicist and radio pioneer Jagadish Chandra Bose. He will
operate SSB on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters, and FM on 50800, 51500 and
29700 kHz. QSL direct to VU2DSI.
-[425DXN # 1801 November 8, 2025] (1121-1219)
XU,
CAMBODIA. A team of Russian Robinson Club and
Miller-DX-Club members
(A65W, R5EM, R6MG, R7MR, RA6ABC and RQ7M) will be active as XU7RRC from
Koh Ta Kiev Island (AS-133), Cambodia from November 25th to December
3rd. They will operate CW, SSB and FT8 on 80-10 meters.
See
https://www.xu7rrc.ru/en
for more information. QSL via RZ3EC and LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1799 October 25, 2025] (1121-1205)
YB,
INDONESIA. The ORARI branch of Tangerang Selatan (YH1RI)
will operate
special callsigns 8G17T,
8G17A, 8G17N, 8G17G, 8G17S, 8G17E and 8G17L on
November 22nd-30th
to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the city of
South Tangerang (part of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area, Java
Island). Look for activity on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10m SSB, CW, FT8 and
RTTY. eQSLs and certificates will be available on
https://award.oraritangsel.or.id.
Paper QSLs will not be issued.
-[425DXN # 1801 November 8, 2025] (1121-1205)
YJ,
VANUATU. Stan, LZ1GC will be active as YJØGC from Efate
(OC-035),
Vanuatu from November
22nd to December 5th. He will operate CW, SSB and
FT8/FT4 on 160-10 meters with two working stations, on different bands
and modes (one on digital modes and another one on CW/SSB). See
http://www.c21gc.com
for more information and updates. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS
(preferred) or via LZ1GC.
-[425DXN # 1802 November 15, 2025] (1121-1205)
YU, SERBIA.
Special call sign YU65AEC
is QRV to commemorate 65 years of continuous operation and significant
contributions to the amateur radio community in Odzaci. QSL via
operators' instructions.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 45 November 6, 2025] (1107-1128)
Z6, KOSOVO.
Gabriele, HB9TSW will be active as Z68BG
from Slatina Air Base near Pristina, Kosovo from November 20th to December 10th.
He will operate CW only in his spare time, hopefully also during the CQ
WW DX CW Contest (November 29th-30th). QSL via LoTW, eQSL, or via HB9TSW.
-[425DXN # 1803 November 22, 2025] (1121-1212)
ZL,
NEW ZEALAND. Special callsign ZL6ØPAH will be used
by Phil, ZL3PAH from
November 23rd to
February 22, 2026, to celebrate his diamond jubilee in
amateur radio. He will operate CW, RTTY, and "maybe a little SSB too"
on 80-10 meters. QSL via LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1802 November 15, 2025] (1121-0220)
ZL7, CHATHAM IS.
Holger, ZL3IO will be active again as ZL7IO from Waitangi,
Chatham Islands (OC-038) from November
24th to December 4th, including an entry in the CQ WW DX
CW Contest (November 29th-30th). QSL via LoTW, ClubLog's OQRS,
or DK7AO.
-[425DXN # 1803 November 22, 2025] (1121-1205)
ZS, SOUTH AFRICA.
Neil, MØNJH will be operating portable from SOTA summits in various
South African regions (provinces) during November:
ZS6/MØNJH
from Gauteng and North West, ZS5/MØNJH
from KwaZulu-Natal, and ZS1/MØNJH
from Western Cape. He will document his activations on https://radio-hut.blogspot.com/.
QSL via LoTW, eQSL and QRZ Logbook.
-[425DXN # 1801 November 8, 2025] (1107-1128)
Propagation (Updated daily)
The Weekly Solar Data chart plots Solar Flux Index (SFI), Sunspot number (SSN) and Planetary K-Index (Kp) for the past 8 days. With 8 Planetary K-index readings each day, only the minimum, average and maximum K-index values are plotted. Note: You may click here or on the chart above to see the same data for the past month.
The Daily Solar Flux Index, Sunspot number, Planetary
K-index,
Solar Flux predictions and Solar Flare data used in this bulletin have
been collected by
KØCF from the U.S. Department of Commerce's NOAA
Space Weather Prediction Center.
The propagation graphs above are the creations of KØCF and are unique
in space weather reporting.
Please Note: The graphs are high resolution .PNG files which you may view in greater detail using your browser's "zoom" feature. Alternatively, right click on the graph and select "Open Image in New Tab" to enlarge it, or "Save Image As..." to save it to your computer for further analysis.
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Propagation
Summary
For the 8 day period from Friday, November 14th through yesterday, November 21st.
The average solar flux was 124, down 41 points from the previous week,
with a weekly high of 145 on Friday, November 14th, followed by
a low of 120 on November 18th.
The average sunspot count was 66, down by 57 from last week,
peaking at 114 on Friday, November 14th followed by a
weekly low of 45 on November 17th.
The Planetary K-index weekly average was 2.9 with a
maximum of 4.0 on Monday, November 17th, indicating
generally quiet geomagnetic conditions. Yesterday's K-index maximum was 3.0 with generally quiet conditions.
Solar flare activity since November 15th has been quiet with only
1 major flare, which was an M 3.1 event on Sunday, November 16th.
Propagation
Data
Major solar flares, Saturday, November 15th through 1745 UTC, November 22nd.
| # | Date | UTC | Mag. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 16 | 0817 | M 3.1 |
(NOAA's graph of recent flare activity: GOES-X-Ray-Flux)
From the NOAA Space Weather Prediction
Center,
here are the probabilities of major solar flares and the predicted 10.7
cm Solar Flux for the next 3 days. NOAA updates this information daily.
| Date | M-Flares | X-Flares | Solar Flux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22 | 15% | 1% | 120 |
| Nov 23 | 15% | 1% | 120 |
| Nov 24 | 15% | 1% | 125 |
Looking farther ahead, here is the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center forecast of 10.7 cm radio flux and maximum Planetary K-index (Kp) for the next 12 days. This data is updated by NOAA every Monday (last updated on November 17, 2025).
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The
Farside of the Sun Is Active
Multiple
solar radio bursts and CMEs have emanated from the farside of the sun
this week. Helioseismic maps of the sun show the
reason why. There are three significant sunspot groups
transiting the farside. One of them is an old friend: Sunspot
4274, which caused the Veteran's Day aurora and radiation
storm. It'll be back after Thanksgiving.
(Copyright © SpaceWeather.com November 21, 2025.
Republished by
permission.)
Global
D Region Absorption
Conditions in the D-region of the ionosphere
have a dramatic effect on HF communications. The D-Region Absorption
map combines the effects of solar particles and
photons. Yellow to red colors on the map depict increasing signal
attenuation, where the bar chart at the right displays attenuation
versus frequency. Click the
thumbnail below for an animated map of D-Region Absorption:
The Aurora
Borealis
The aurora is not only beautiful to see but can have a
profound impact on HF and VHF radio propagation. For the HF operator,
auroras can result in a complete shut-down of propagation. However, on
VHF, auroras present interesting DX possibilities. Beam antennas are
very desirable and should be pointed north, towards the aurora. Signals
are reflected by “back-scatter” and will be distorted with a rough
buzz. SSB is the best voice mode to use, but copy can be difficult. CW
will have a rough buzzy sound but be perfectly copyable. Click the
thumbnail below for an animated map of aurora versus time:
Highs
for Cycle 25
Solar Flux: 336 on
August 8, 2024.
Sunspots: 382 on August
10, 2024.
Popular
Propagation web sites
https://prop.kc2g.com/
(Excellent Maximum Usable Frequency map)
NOAA https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
https://www.spaceweather.com/
https://www.solarham.com/
https://dx.qsl.net/propagation/
A Propagation
Tutorial
The solar X-ray flux tracks solar activity and solar flares.
Solar
flux, which can vary from as low as 50 to as high as 300, influences
the level of ionization in the F2 region of the ionosphere, providing a
very good prediction of HF DX conditions. The higher the solar flux,
the better conditions will be for the higher HF frequencies and even 6
meters. However, the levels need to be maintained for some days to
allow ionization in the F2 layer to build up. A solar flux of 150
results in good HF band conditions, while levels of 200 and up can
provide great conditions.
Large X-ray flares on the sun can
increase the ionization of the D layer of the ionosphere (a lower
layer) on the sunlit side of the Earth, greatly attenuating or blocking
HF radio transmissions for up to a half hour. Solar flares often
produce Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) which, if Earth directed, can
lead to geomagnetic storms. Some large flares are also accompanied by
strong radio bursts that may interfere with other radio frequencies and
cause problems for satellite communication and radio navigation (GPS).
The
Planetary K-index is a measure of the magnitude of geomagnetic storms
and is an excellent indicator of disturbances in the Earth's magnetic
field. A level of 1 or 2 represents quiet geomagnetic conditions; a
reading of 3 or 4 may cause some propagation deterioration; 5 and 6 are
minor to moderate geomagnetic storms; and 7 to 9 are strong, severe,
and extreme storm conditions. Strong geomagnetic storms can trigger
Auroral displays and cause HF radio blackouts. Higher geomagnetic
activity also has the adverse effect of lowering maximum usable
frequencies, much like lower solar flux does.
For
best conditions, the solar flux should be above 150 for a few days with
the K index below 2. When these conditions are met, some good DX is
likely!
(Compiled from information on NOAA.gov and other sources.)
Contest Calendar
Weekly Contests
| Contest | Start UTC | End | Web Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K1USN Slow Speed Test | Monday | 0000Z | 0100Z | Rules |
| ICWC Medium Speed Test | Monday | 1300Z | 1400Z | Rules |
| Monday | 1900Z | 2000Z | ||
| Tuesday | 0300Z | 0400Z | ||
| CWops Test (CWT) | Wednesday | 1300Z | 1400Z | Rules |
| Wednesday | 1900Z | 2000Z | ||
| Thursday | 0300Z | 0400Z | ||
| Thursday | 0700Z | 0800Z | ||
| Weekly RTTY Test | Friday | 0145Z | 0215Z | Rules |
| NCCC CW Sprint (NS) | Friday | 0230Z | 0300Z | Rules |
Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Central Daylight Saving Time zone, or
Sunday at 6:00 PM in the Central Standard Time zone.
Full Calendar
| Contest | Start | End | Web Site | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LZ DX Contest | Nov 22 | 1200Z | Nov 23 | 1200Z | Rules |
| North American SSB Sprint Contest | Nov 23 | 0000Z | Nov 23 | 0400Z | Rules |
| CQ Worldwide DX Contest, CW | Nov 29 | 0000Z | Nov 30 | 2400Z | Rules |
| ARRL 160-Meter Contest | Dec 5 | 2200Z | Dec 7 | 1600Z | Rules |
| ARRL 10-Meter Contest | Dec 13 | 0000Z | Dec 14 | 2359Z | Rules |
| ARRL Rookie Roundup, CW | Dec 21 | 1800Z | Dec 21 | 2359Z | Rules |
| RAC Winter Contest | Dec 27 | 0000Z | Dec 27 | 2359Z | Rules |
| Stew Perry Topband Challenge | Dec 27 | 1500Z | Dec 28 | 1500Z | Rules |
| RAEM Contest | Dec 28 | 0000Z | Dec 28 | 1159Z | Rules |
| ARRL Kids Day | Jan 3 | 1800Z | Jan 3 | 2359Z | Rules |
| ARRL RTTY Roundup | Jan 3 | 1800Z | Jan 4 | 2400Z | Rules |
| North American QSO Party, CW | Jan 10 | 1800Z | Jan 11 | 0600Z | Rules |
| North American QSO Party, SSB | Jan 17 | 1800Z | Jan 18 | 0600Z | Rules |
| ARRL January VHF Contest | Jan 17 | 1900Z | Jan 19 | 0359Z | Rules |
| CQ 160-Meter Contest, CW | Jan 23 | 2200Z | Jan 25 | 2159Z | Rules |
| REF Contest, CW | Jan 24 | 0600Z | Jan 25 | 1800Z | Rules |
| Vermont QSO Party | Feb 7 | 0000Z | Feb 8 | 2400Z | Rules |
| 10-10 Int. Winter Contest, SSB | Feb 7 | 0001Z | Feb 8 | 2359Z | Rules |
| Mexico RTTY International Contest | Feb 7 | 1200Z | Feb 8 | 2359Z | Rules |
| Minnesota QSO Party | Feb 7 | 1400Z | Feb 7 | 2400Z | Rules |
| British Columbia QSO Party | Feb 7 | 1600Z | Feb 8 | 2400Z | Rules |
| North American Sprint, CW | Feb 8 | 0000Z | Feb 8 | 0359Z | Rules |
| ARRL School Club Roundup | Feb 9 | 1300Z | Feb 13 | 2359Z | Rules |
| CQ WW RTTY WPX Contest | Feb 14 | 0000Z | Feb 15 | 2400Z | Rules |
| CQ 160-Meter Contest, SSB | Feb 20 | 2200Z | Feb 22 | 2159Z | Rules |
| ARRL Inter. DX Contest, CW | Feb 21 | 0000Z | Feb 22 | 2400Z | Rules |
| REF Contest, SSB | Feb 21 | 0600Z | Feb 22 | 1800Z | Rules |
| South Carolina QSO Party | Feb 21 | 1500Z | Feb 22 | 0159Z | Rules |