Here’s today’s fresh DX & contesting roundup to keep your shack tuned and ready:
🌍 Active DXpeditions
| Call | Location | Dates | Bands / Modes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KH0N | Mariana Islands | June 12–15, 2025 | HF, FT8 / FT4 |
| W6CPL/VP9 | Bermuda | June 12–22, 2025 | HF, SSB / CW / FT8 |
| FO/G0VJG | French Polynesia | June 12–27, 2025 | 80–10 m (+6 m), all modes |
| YI0CT | Iraq | June 13–16, 2025 | HF, CW / SSB / FT8 |
| ZC4TH / ZC4RH | Cyprus (SBA areas) | June 14–20 & June 28 | HF, CW / SSB / FT8 / FT4 |
Note: Great opportunity for local Cyprus ops this month with ZC4 stations going active twice!
📡 Propagation Forecast
The Sporadic E (Es) season is in full swing across the northern hemisphere.
Watch for enhanced short-skip DX on 6 m and even on VHF (144 / 432 MHz). Expect openings especially in the mornings and late afternoons.
👉 Keep those beams ready — strong Es openings can arrive with little notice!
🏆 Contesting Highlights
đź“… Upcoming Major Events
- ARRL Field Day — June 28–29
Great annual event for emergency operating practice and field setups. - RSGB IOTA Contest — July 26–27
A fantastic chance to work rare island stations. Popular among European and worldwide DXers alike.
🆕 Equipment & Tech Highlights
This month’s DX community chatter includes:
- Latest rare DX activations covered in June video roundups.
- Gear spotlight:Â Radio Shack DX-394Â receiver review making the rounds in the community.
Summary Highlights
- Active DXpeditions on the air now in Iraq, Cyprus, Bermuda, French Polynesia, Mariana Islands.
- Sporadic E propagation peaking — stay alert on 6 m and VHF.
- ARRL Field Day and RSGB IOTA contests just around the corner.
- New equipment chatter and community videos worth checking out.