The
Eastern Iowa DX Bulletin
Number
302, November 28, 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
3B8, MAURITIUS.
GØCKV, KX7M, 4O3A E7ØA, EY8MM, YT7KM, and JH4RHF
operate the CQWW DX CW Contest (November
29th-30th) as 3B8M.
QSL via MØOXO's OQRS.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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)
4L,
GEORGIA. Ilya, 4L9M,
plans to be QRV in the CQ Worldwide DX CW contest (November 29th-30th)
as a Single Op/Single Band on 40 meters entry. QSL via LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 48 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
5X, UGANDA.
Don, G3XTT, will be active in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 29th-30th)
as 5X1DF on
40m. QSL via G3XTT, ClubLog's OQRS.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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, remains active as 7P8EA until November 27th
from Thaba-Tseka. QRV from 1600 to 1900z on 15m (CW, SSB).
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
7X, ALGERIA.
Special callsign 7R1N
commemorates the Algerian Revolution 70 years ago until November 30th.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
8Q,
MALDIVES. Harald, DL7MDX, and his wife spend their
honeymoon on the
Maldives (AS-013) from December 1st to 11th, where he plans to operate
as 8Q7HT on
40-10m.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1212)
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)
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, signs FT4YM/p from
Concordia station (IOTA
AN-016, WAP MNB-03) and FT4YM
from the station Dumont d'Urville on
Petrels Island (WAP FRA-01) until
February 2026. Additional options are
a possible short operation from the Australian camp 8km south of
Concordia as VKØ/FT4YM/p
or also from aboard the vessel Astrolabe P-800
on the voyage back to Tasmania as FT4YM/mm) a permit has not been
secured so far though. QSL via F5PFP:
Mehdi-Jean Escoffier, 460 Chemin
des Fermetures, 38440, Saint-Jean-de-Bournay, France.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1219)
CE9,
ANTARCTICA. Alex, UG1A, continues operating as RI1ANI from Progress
until December 5th
and then moves on to Ridge B station from December
5th to 20th.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1219)
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. John, NI6D will join the 3GØYR team and also
operate as
CEØ/NI6D on November 26th – 28th.
He will later be QRV from Patagonia, Chile
as CE7/NI6D
from December 6 to 18,
on 40m - 6m FT4/8.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1219)
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)
CX, URUGUAY.
Marko, N5ZO, operates the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 29th-30th)
as CW5W.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
D4,
CAPE VERDE. Zoli, HA5PP, is going to take part in the CQWW
DX CW
Contest (November
29th-30th) as D4P
on all bands. QSL via LoTW.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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 26, 2025:
1. P5 DPRK
(North Korea) 11.
KH4 Midway Island
2.
KH3 Johnston
Island 12.
VKØM Macquarie Island
3. KH7K Kure
Island
13.
EZ Turkmenistan
4. CEØX San Felix
Islands 14.
KP5 Desecheo Island
5. FT5/X Kerguelen
Island 15.
PYØS Saint Peter And Paul Rocks
6. BS7H Scarborough
Reef 16.
VPØS South Sandwich Islands
7. BV9P Pratas
Island 17.
YK Syria
8. YVØ Aves
Island
18.
ZL9 New Zealand Subantarctic
Islands
9. 3Y/P Peter 1
Island 19.
VKØH Heard Island
10. 3Y/B Bouvet
Island 20.
FT/T Tromelin Island
For the complete list, see
https://clublog.org/mostwanted.php
-[KØCF November 28, 2025 (1128-1219)
EA, SPAIN.
Celebrating Christmas and the New Year from the city of Vigo, EG1NV
will be active from December
2nd to January 12th. See
https://www.qrz.com/db/EG1NV
for more information. QSL via LoTW, eQSL,
and QRZ Logbook.
-[425DXN # 1804 November 29, 2025] (1128-0109)
EA, SPAIN.
The radio club Tarragones calls attention to the UNESCO
heritage Tarraco with the callsign AO25TWHS
until the end of
November.
QSL via LoTW, eQSL.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
EK,
ARMENIA. David, OK1DTP, is QRV as EK/OK1DTP. He will
be QRV as EK8A
in
the CQ Worldwide DX CW contest (November
29th-30th) as a Single
Op/Single Band 40 meters entry. QSL via EK6SS.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 48 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
F,
FRANCE. The Arthur Musmeaux radio club from Raismes
celebrates its 30th
anniversary with the callsign TM3ØKAZ
on November 29th and
30th.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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)
FM,
MARTINIQUE. Dimitry UT5UGR is currently on Martinique
(NA-107) and
operates as FM/UT5UGR
outside the CQWW, and TO7A
during the CQWW DX CW
Contest (November
29th-30th) (SOAB HP). QSL via UT5UGR.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1219)
FO,
FRENCH POLYNESIA. Haru, JA1XGI will sign TX9XG from Ahe Atoll
(OC-131)
from November 30th
to December 6th. HF & Sat. QSL via JA1XGI.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1212)
FS, SAINT MARTIN.
KØCD will be QRV as FS/KØCD
in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November
29th-30th).
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
FS,
SAINT MARTIN. Team TO9W
(K9EL, K9KE, N9LQ, W9AP and W9MR) will be
active again from Saint Martin (NA-105) from November 30th to December
12th. They will operate CW, SSB and FT8/FT4 on 160-6
meters with three
stations. See https://www.k9el.com/TO9W/TO9W.htm
for more information;
updates will be posted to
https://www.facebook.com/groups/539588070673287.
QSL via LoTW, ClubLog's OQRS
(preferred), or via W9ILY.
-[425DXN # 1801 November 8, 2025] (1128-1212)
G, ENGLAND.
Special callsign GB13ØWRD
operates around the World Radiography Day until November 30th.
QSL via MØKZT.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
G, ENGLAND.
Special callsign GB5ØAUK
celebrates the 50th anniversary of AMSAT-UK until November 28th.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
HA, HUNGARY.
Sanyi, HA7VK, will be QRV as HG25TISZA
in the CQ Worldwide DX CW contest (November 29th-30th).
QSL via LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 48 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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)
HBØ,
LIECHTENSTEIN. DL2JRM and DF8DX operate as HBØDX from November 28th to December 1st.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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. K1XM and N1UR operate the CQWW DX CW Contest (November
29th-30th) as HQ9X
from Roatan Island (NA-057). QSL via KQ1F.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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)
HS,
THAILAND. Special event callsign HS25SG will be
activated on December
1st-30th to celebrate the 33rd Southeast Asian Games and
as part of the
"SatFinder" educational campaign, which promotes space, satellite, and
radio science to students and the general public through amateur radio
activities. See https://www.qrz.com/db/HS25SG
for more information. QSL
via ClubLog's OQRS,
LoTW, and QRZ Logbook.
-[425DXN # 1804 November 29, 2025] (1128-0102)
HS,
THAILAND. An international team consisting of HS4RAY,
LA7JO, E21EIC,
E2ØKNB, DL3DXX, E25KAE, HS3PIK, SM3DYU, 5B4AOF, LA3BO, SP3LPG, ZL3WW,
and GØMIH is going to take part in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November
29th-30th) as E2A.
QSL via E21EIC.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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)
JA,
JAPAN. Take, JI3DST, uses the callsigns JS6RRR, JI3DST/6, JJ5RBH/6,
JI3DST/p,
and JJ5RBH/p
from Miyako Island (AS-079) until
December 3rd.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
KHØ,
MARIANA IS. Tom, KHØ/KCØW will operate the CQWW DX CW
Contest (November
29th-30th) as KHØW
from Saipan. QSL direct via KCØW.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
KH6,
HAWAII. Operators AH6OZ, NH7T, N6AA, N6AN and N6TJ will
sign KH6J
in
the CQWW DX CW Contest (November
29th-30th) from the KH6YY QTH on Oahu.
QSL via AH6OZ.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
KP3/4, PUERTO
RICO. Jon, KL2A, is going to participate in the CQWW DX CW
Contest (November
29th-30th) as KP4AA
on all bands.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
LX, LUXEMBOURG.
DK6XZ joins the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 29th-30th)
as LX7I
from Luxembourg.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
OA,
PERU. The Peruvian Radio Club celebrates its 95th
anniversary with the
callsign 4T95O
during December.
QRV on 40-10 meters, as well as on 6m,
2m and 70cm, CW, SSB, RTTY, FM, and FT8. For QSL information (including
a downloadable eQSL) see: https://www.oa4o.pe
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-0102)
OE, AUSTRIA.
Special callsign OEØYOTA
is going to take part in the December
YOTA Month 2025 events.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-0102)
OHØ,
ALAND IS. Tomi, OH6EI, joins the CQWW DX CW Contest (November
29th-30th) as OHØZ
from Aland (EU-002) on all bands. QSL via WØMM.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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)
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. Henrik, OZ1BFM, is presently active as OX/OZ1BFM on
Greenland (NA-018) and due to also appear in the CQWW DX CW Contest
(November 29th-30th).
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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. Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Nordic
Radio Amateur
Union, members of the Experimental Danish Radio Amateurs (EDR) will be
active as OZ9ØNRAU
on December 1st-7th.
The Nordic Radio Amateur Union
(NRAU) was formally established in 1935, when Sweden, Norway, Finland
and Denmark agreed on closer cooperation and a common position on
issues to be discussed at IARU meetings. The union was later expanded
to include the national organizations of Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
A special award will be available, see https://www.qrz.com/db/OZ90NRAU
for the details. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS,
LoTW and eQSL, or via OZ1ACB.
-[425DXN # 1803 November 22, 2025] (1128-1212)
P4,
ARUBA. Marty, KE4TT will stay on Aruba until December 5th
and operate as P4/KE4TT
on 40m to 6m, FT8, RTTY, CW and SSB. This may include a POTA activation
of AW-0001. QSL via LoTW, eQSL, QRZ.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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.
Special callsigns celebrating Christmas and the New
Year from the Netherlands include:
PA25SANTA Dec 1 -
Jan 1 QSL via PA1AW
PA25XMAS
Dec
1-31
no QSL, certificate on QRZ
PD25STAR
Dec
1-31
no QSL, certificate on QRZ
PD26HNY
Dec 1 - Jan 31 no QSL, certificate on QRZ
PF25XMAS
Dec
1-31
QSL via PC1K;
certificate on QRZ
PH25XMAS
Dec
6-28
no QSL, certificate on https://award.pa3efr.nl
PH26HNY
Dec 28 - Jan 5 no QSL, certificate on https://award.pa3efr.nl
PI25XMAS
Dec
1-31
no QSL, certificate on QRZ
-[425DXN # 1804 November 29, 2025] (1128-0102)
PA,
NETHERLANDS. Special callsign PA8ØVERON celebrates
the 80th anniversary
of the Vereniging voor Experimenteel Radio Onderzoek (VERON) until the
end of November. During
December, PA1ØØIARU
joins IARU celebrations.
QSLs via PA1AW.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1226)
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. G4IRN, GW4XUM, K5PI, K9VV, N2RC, N3RD, NG7M,
W4PA, WA3LRO and
WC1M will operate as PJ4K
in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November
29th-30th). QSL via KU9C.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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)
PJ7,
SINT MAARTEN. Chris, NØUK will be active as PJ7UK from Sint
Maarten
(NA-105) from November
28th to December 7th, including participation in
the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November
29th-30th). He will be QRV on various
HF bands and 6 meters. QSL via NØUK.
-[425DXN # 1803 November 22, 2025] (1128-1212)
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)
PZ,
SURINAME. Dmitri, RA3CO, will be active before, during,
and after the
CQWW DX CW Contest (November
29th-30th) weekend as PZ5DX.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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. Tadeusz Heftman, TPAX made the first amateur radio
contact
confirmed by a QSL card between Poland and a station from outside the
country (NØPM in the Netherlands) on December 6, 1925. Commemorating
that milestone, special event station SNØTPAX will operate
CW and SSB
throughout December.
The activity is organized by the PZK and the SP DX
Club. All QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau.
-[425DXN # 1804 November 29, 2025] (1128-1226)
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)
SV9, CRETE.
VE3RSA signs SV9/VE3RSA
from Crete (EU-015) in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 29th-30th).
QSL via LoTW.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
T2,
TUVALU. Provided his luggage arrives as promised on
November 29, Nobu,
JAØJHQ will be active as T2NH
from Funafuti, Tuvalu (OC-015) until
December 2nd.
-[425DXN # 1804 November 29, 2025] (1128-1205)
T5,6O,
SOMALIA. Elvira, IV3FSG has returned to Somaliland "to
complete a few
pending tasks" and is active again as 6O3T. Length of stay
unknown.
-[425DXN # 1804 November 29, 2025] (1128-1212)
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)
TK, CORSICA.
Watch for TKØC
to be active in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 29th-30th).
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
TL,
CENTRAL AFRICA. Joao, CR7BNW will be active as TL8BNW from Bangui,
Central African Republic for six months (December 2025-June 2026).
He
will operate SSB and FT8 on 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters. QSOs will be
uploaded to LoTW and QRZ Logbook.
-[425DXN # 1804 November 29, 2025] (1128-1226)
TL, CENTRAL
AFRICA. Darek, TJ1GD, remains on the air as TL8GD until November 30th.
QSL via SP3EOL or SP5MXW, ClubLog's OQRS,
LoTW.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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)
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. N2NT, K5ZD, K4ZW will operate
as V47T in
the
CQWW DX CW Contest (November
29th-30th). QSL via W2RQ or LoTW.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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)
VE,
CANADA. After his activity from Broughton Island (NA-130),
Mike, VYØZOO
is expected to be back to Southampton Island (NA-007) until November
30th. Next, he plans to go and be QRV as VYØZOO from
Sanikiluaq,
Flaherty Island (NA-196) on December
1st-7th, and as VYØZOO/VE2
from Kangiqsualujjuaq (mainland Canada) on December 7th-14th.
QSL
direct to VE2XB.
-[425DXN # 1804 November 29, 2025] (1128-1219)
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)
VK,
AUSTRALIA. Doug, WA6L plans to be active as VK4/WA6L from
Fitzroy
Island (OC-172) approximately from November 30th to December 4th.
He will operate CW QRP. QSL via LoTW, eQSL, or direct to WA6L.
-[425DXN # 1804 November 29, 2025] (1128-1205)
VK9N, NORFOLK I.
Nick, VK9DX
will be operating as SOAB during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 29th-30th).
QSL via YT3D.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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)
VP2M,
MONTSERRAT. Operators AC6ZM, WK9M, W4CMG, and AD7N are QRV
as VP2MMA,
VP2MWK, VP2MMG, and VP2MAD,
respectively, from Gingerbread Hill until
December 5th. Activity is 160 to 6 meters, including the
newer bands,
with two stations on the air. They will be active as VP2MMA as a
Multi/Single/Low Power entry in the CQ Worldwide DX CW contest
(November 29th-30th).
QSL VP2MMA via AC6ZM, LoTW, or
ClubLog's OQRS
and all
others via operators' instructions.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 48 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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)
YO,
ROMANIA. Special callsign YR6ZIPD will be
active on December
1st-3rd
for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Ziua
Internationala a Persoanelor cu Dizabilitati), whose annual observance
(December 3rd) was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in
1992. QSL via QRZ Logbook.
-[425DXN # 1804 November 29, 2025] (1128-1205)
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)
ZD7,
ST. HELENA. Operators 5Z4VJ, G4BWP, and N6VI are QRV as ZD7VJ, ZD7WP,
and ZD7VI,
respectively, until
December 7th. Activity is on the low
bands, as well as 30, 17, and 12 meters. They will be active as Single
Band entries in the CQ Worldwide DX CW contest (November 29th-30th).
QSL via operators' instructions.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 48 November 26, 2025] (1128-1212)
ZF,
CAYMAN IS. KØAP, K1CC, KM5G, K5GO, KO7SS, N5DX, NE9U,
VE9AA, W1UE,
W1VE, W5SJ, W5ZN, and W9RE are the ops at ZF5T during the CQWW
DX CW
Contest (November
29th-30th).
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
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, ZS6/MØNJH,
activates SOTA references in the regions
Gauteng and Northwest until
November 30th. QRV also as ZS5/MØNJH from
KwaZulu-Natal and ZS1/MØNJH
from the Cape region.
-[DXNL # 2486 November 26, 2025] (1128-1205)
CQ
WW DX CW CONTEST. The following stations have announced
their planned
participation in this year's event (November 29th-30th).
Contest rules
are at https://cqww.com/rules.htm.
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ZONE
CALL
CATEGORY
COUNTRY
QSL VIA
--------------------------------------------------------------------
02
VE2IM
SOAB
Canada
VE3DZ
05
VP9I
M/2
Bermuda
WW3S
07
HP3/OK2WX
SO
Panama
I8KHC
07
HQ9X
M/2
Honduras
KQ1F
07
TI5/VA3RA
SOSB
Costa
Rica
VE3IKV
07
TI8X
SOAB
HP Costa
Rica
LoTW/EA5GL
07
V31CQ
SOAB
HP
Belize
LoTW/K5PS
08
8P5A
SOAB
HP
Barbados
LoTW/HA1AG
08
C6AQQ
SOAB
LP
Bahamas
LoTW/EA5GL
08
FS/K0CD SO
QRP St.
Martin
K0CD
08
J38W
SOAB
HP
Grenada
LoTW/M0OXO
08
KP4AA
SOAB
Puerto
Rico
LoTW
08
NP3Y
M/S
HP Puerto
Rico
LoTW/NP3Y
08
PJ5C
MO
Sint
Eustatius
LoTW
08
PJ7UK
SO
Sint
Maarten
LoTW/N0UK
08
TO7A
SOAB
HP
Martinique
UT5UGR
08
V26K
SOAB
LP Antigua and
Barbuda
LoTW/AA3B
08
V47T
SO
HP
St.
Kitts
W2RQ
08
VP2MAA
SOAB
LP
Montserrat
IK2DUW
08
VP2MMA
M/S
Montserrat
LoTW/AC6ZM
08
ZF1A
M/2
Cayman
Islands
LoTW/K7ZO
08
ZF5T
M/M
Cayman
Islands
LoTW/K5GO
09
5J1DX
SOAB
HP
Colombia
LoTW/E73Y
09
8R1/AG6UT SO
LP
Guyana
DJ9RR
09
9Z4BM
SOAB
Trinidad &
Tobago
direct
09
P44W
SOAB
Aruba
LoTW
09
PJ4A
M/S
Bonaire
LoTW/K4BAI
09
PJ4K
M/2
Bonaire
KU9C
09
PZ5DX
SOAB
LP
Suriname
LoTW/UA2FM
12
CE0Y
M/?
Easter
Island
RN3RQ
13
CW5W
SO
HP
Uruguay
LoTW
14
CR2M
M/2
Azores
LoTW
14
CR6I
Portugal
LoTW/EA1CBX
14
GJ2A
SOSB
20m
Jersey
LoTW
14
HB0DX
M/S
Liechtenstein
LoTW
14
LX7I
SOAB
HP
Luxembourg
LoTW
14
MU0PLX/m SOAB
LP
Guernsey
LoTW
15
E7DX
M/S
HP Bosnia
& Herzegovina
LoTW
15
ES9C
M/M
Estonia
LoTW
15
HV0A
MO
Vatican
City
LoTW
15
IP0A
SOSB
40m
Sardinia
OM2FY
15
OH0X
SOSB
15m Aland
Islands
LoTW
15
OH0Z
SOAB
HP Aland
Islands
W0MM
15
TK0C
M/M
Corsica
LoTW/S50C
15
Z68BG
SO
Kosovo
LoTW/HB9TSW
20
SV9/VE3RSA SO
QRP
Crete
LoTW
21
4L2M
SOSB 40m
HP
Georgia
EA7FTR
21
4L9M
SOSB
40m
Georgia
LoTW
21
EK8A
SO
LP
Armenia
EK6SS
23
B0A
M/2
China
LoTW
24
BD1IIJ
SOAB
HP
China
LoTW
26
3W9A
SOAB
Vietnam
LoTW
26
E2A
M/S
Thailand
E21EIC
27
AH2R
SOSB
10m
Guam
LoTW
27
KH0W
SO
Mariana
Isls
KC0W
27
T88AR
MO
Palau
LoTW/K7AR
28
9M6NA
SOAB
HP East
Malaysia
LoTW
28
V85RH
SOAB
HP
Brunei
LoTW
29
VK6T
SOAB
Australia
EA7FTR
30
VK1A
M/S
Australia
LoTW
31
KH6J
M/M
Hawaii
LoTW/AH6OZ
32
VK9DX
SOAB
HP Norfolk
Island
YT3D
32
ZL7IO
SOAB
Chatham
Islands
LoTW
33
3V8LL
SO
Tunisia
LoTW/IT9TQH
33
CQ9A
SOAB
HP
Madeira
direct
33
CR3B
SOSB
20m
Madeira
LoTW/GU4YOX
33
EF8R
SOAB
Canary
Islands
LoTW/EB7DX
35
D4P
SOAB
Cape
Verde
LoTW
35
TY5FR
SOAB
LP
Benin
DL1BUG
36
ZD7VI
SOSB
St. Helena
Island
LoTW
36
ZD7VJ
SOSB
St. Helena
Island
LoTW
36
ZD7WP
SOSB
St. Helena
Island
G4BWP
37
5X1DF
SOSB
40m
Uganda
LoTW
37
5X1XA
SOSB
15m
Uganda
LoTW/G3SWH
37
5X7W
SOAB
QRP
Uganda
LoTW/M0OXO
37
7Q1A
M/S
Malawi
LoTW
39
3B8M
M/2
Mauritius
LoTW/M0OXO
39
3B9KW
SOAB
HP
Rodrigues
LoTW
39
S79/OK6RA
SOSB
Seychelles
OK6RA
40
OX7AM
SOAB
Greenland
LoTW/OZ1ACB
=======
Don’t forget to visit the Announced Operations listing maintained by
Bill, NG3K at https://www.ng3k.com/Misc/cqc2025.html.
-[425DXN # 1804 November 29, 2025] (1128-1205)
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Propagation
Summary
For the 8 day period from Friday, November 21st through yesterday,
November 28th.
The average solar flux was 121, down 3 points from the previous week,
with a weekly high of 138 on Friday, November 28th, following
a low of 116 on November 25th.
The average sunspot count was 86, up 20 from last week,
peaking at 99 on Tuesday, November 25th after a
weekly low of 74 on November 22nd.
The Planetary K-index weekly average was 3.9 with a
maximum of 5.0 on Tuesday, November 25th, indicating
a minor geomagnetic storm. Yesterday's K-index maximum was 4.0 with
generally quiet conditions.
Solar flare activity since November 22nd has been low with 4
major flares, the largest of which was an M 6.1 event on Friday,
November 28th.
Propagation
Data
Major solar flares, Saturday, November 22nd through 1842 UTC, November 29th.
| # | Date | UTC | Mag. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 29 | 1607 | M 2.8 |
| 2 | Nov 29 | 0420 | M 1.5 |
| 3 | Nov 29 | 0002 | M 1.6 |
| 4 | Nov 28 | 2222 | M 6.1 |
(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 29 | 40% | 5% | 140 |
| Nov 30 | 40% | 5% | 150 |
| Dec 1 | 40% | 5% | 150 |
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 24, 2025).
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Earth
is Exiting the Solar Wind Stream
After
three days blowing faster than 700 km/s, the solar wind is slowing
down. Intermittent G1-class
geomagnetic storms registered on Nov. 25-27 will now subside, setting
the stage for a quiet weekend. No auroras are in the forecast.
(Copyright © SpaceWeather.com November 28, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| North American QSO Party, RTTY | Feb 28 | 1800Z | Mar 1 | 0600Z | Rules |