🚀 DX News – Late July / Early August 2025

🌍 Rare DX & Upcoming DXpeditions

CN2DX (Morocco): Michel (F5LRL) is active holiday‑style from near Kenitra as CN2DX through August 30, operating CW, SSB, and FT8 on 40m–6m, typically in the early morning (05–10 UTC) and evening (18–22 UTC). QSL via home call.
3B9SP (Rodrigues Island): From July 28 to August 1, DK6SP will be QRV as 3B9SP, easy catch with operations on HF bands.
V73KW (Marshall Islands): KW7R continues his run through September 2025, mainly FT8 and CW. QSL via LoTW.
C21TS (Nauru): Phill remains active until September 2025, already over 83,000 QSOs made. Expect FT8 on 30m and above; possible SSB later. QSL via LoTW and OQRS.
IK1MNF/IA5 (Elba Island, EU‑028): Domenico will remain QRV through mid‑October, mostly SSB on 20–6m bands.
A planned PY0S (St. Peter & St. Paul Rocks) DXpedition in October 2025 is currently on hold due to delays.

📣 Special Event Stations & IARU Centennial

SX17ASTRO (Western Greece): Special event operation runs through August 8, celebrating the Panhellenic Expedition of Amateur Astronomers.
S60 prefix (Singapore): To commemorate its 60th independence anniversary, special S60xxx callsigns active through August 9.
E2WRTC (Thailand): Active until August 10, promoting Team Asia’s WRTC 2026 entry. Operating CW/SSB on 160–10m.
LZ591MK (Bulgaria): Special callsign used July–August 2025 as part of the “All Saints” event.

⚙️ Equipment & Operating Trends

The latest 3Y0J Bouvet Island DXpedition plans have yet to resurface in 2025 schedules—but keep an eye on NCDXF and DX-World updates in case it returns.
Online bulletins from major DX news sources continue highlighting rare activations, gear news, and orienting operators toward less common entities in late July and early August.

📅 What’s On the Radar Next

August 2025 brings ongoing activity from CN2DX, SX17ASTRO, S60xx (Singapore), and Elba (IK1MNF), alongside the final days of IOTA contest. Rare DX favorites like V73KW, C21TS, and 3B9SP remain active and accessible.
A possible October debut of PY0S (St. Peter & Paul Rocks)—though not firm yet. Monitor updates.

📌 Pro Tips for DXers

Focus on early-morning UTC slots for CN2DX and similar holiday-style activations—low band openings likely.
During IOTA Contest, monitor 40m‑10m CW and FT8 where most ops are active.
Use Club Log, LoTW, OQRS for confirmations/QSL-ing with most stations listed.
For upcoming alerts—subscribe to major DX calendars and bulletins for the fastest updates.

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

📡 DX News — June 12, 2025

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

📅 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: Radio Shack DX-394 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.

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

HF DX Outlook: Stable Flux but Mild Geomagnetic Activity — Best Bands 20m & 17m (Jun 9, 2025)

🌞 Space Weather & Propagation Overview (as of Jun 9, 2025 – 07:35 UTC)

Solar Flux Index (SFI): 115 — solid for DX performance
Sunspot Number (SSN): 87 — moderate solar activity
Geomagnetic Conditions: A‑index = 15 (active), Kp‑index = 4 (unsettled) — mild disturbance, manageable
Solar Wind Speed: ~497 km/s — slight enhancement in geomagnetic activity
Radio-absorption X-ray Level: B4.6 — benign
Bottom line: Solar flux and SSN are favorable for HF DX, but unsettled geomagnetic conditions may induce brief absorption or fadeouts.

📶 HF Band Conditions

Band Range (MHz)	Daytime	Nighttime
80–40 m (3.5–7.3)	Poor	Fair
30–20 m (10.1–14.35)	Fair	Fair
17–15 m (18.07–21.45)	Fair	Fair
12–10 m (24.89–29.7)	Poor	Poor

Best DX opportunities: 20 m and 17 m remain your strongest bets around the clock. Morning and late afternoon on 40 m might surprise you.
Poor conditions: Expect weak openings on 10, 12, and (during the day) 80 m.

🗺️ Quick Path Check

Real-time maps (e.g., HF.dxview.org) show active MUFs, with occasional openings on 17 m and 20 m.
CW or digital modes performing better due to higher tolerance to noise — SNR > 10 dB for SSB, > –1 dB for CW.

🔭 VHF/UHF Note

Keep an eye on VHF activity maps for sporadic‑E or tropospheric enhancements — nothing unusual reported for today yet.

✅ Actionable Tips for Today

20 m & 17 m: Monitor these all day—likely best DX channels.
40 m (evening/night): Fair conditions could work for moderate-distance DX.
Avoid 10–12 m unless MUF unexpectedly rises (rare with current flux).
Use CW/digital modes to maximize success under current noise levels.
Keep an eye on real-time propagation maps and adjust if solar conditions shift later today.

🌍 Current & Upcoming DXpeditions

T30TTT (Tarawa, Kiribati) — Active since ~June 8 from OC‑017 on 40‑6 m using CW/SSB/FT8
FO/G0VJG (Bora Bora, French Polynesia) — QRV from June 10–26, mainly using high-band modes
V51/HB9SHD (Namibia) — Operating through June 15 on 40‑6 m, SSB + digital.
VP8DPD (Falkland Islands) — On the air until July 12 on 20‑10 m with FT8/SSB
3DA0GY (eSwatini) — Active until June 20 on CW/SSB, possibly join CQ WPX CW

📅 Also coming soon:

JD1BQP (Ogasawara) — June 12–21 expected on high/very high bands

🎯 Contesting & Test Activity

Today’s Contests (June 9, 2025)

K1USN Slow Speed Test (0000–0100 Z): CW on 160–10 m
ICWC Medium Speed Test (1300–1400 Z & again 1900–2000 Z): CW, wide band coverage
OK1WC Memorial (MWC) (1630–1729 Z): CW on 80 & 40 m

📌 Reminder: Don’t miss the mid-late evening ICWC session at 1900–2000 Z.

🔜 Upcoming Notable Contests This Week

Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest (June 10, 0100–0159 Z) — Single-op, all bands (SSB focus)
DARC CW-Training Contest (June 10, 1800–1859 Z) — CW on 80 m only
VHF‑UHF FT8 Activity Contest (June 11, 1700–2100 Z) — 432 MHz FT8 for Europe-focused grid chasingn5
CWops Weekly CWT Tests — Multiple CW speed sessions through the week on various bands

🎉 Coming Soon: Field Day (June 28–29)

ARRL Field Day is next weekend — the fourth full weekend in June (June 28–29 this year). Great for portable station ops, emergency comms drills, and a mix of modes. Clubs and solo ops, get ready!

✅ What This Means for You

DXpeditions: Expect active DX openings on 20 m and 17 m—Jar the rare country pile-ups, especially from VP8DPD and FO/G0VJG.
CW Operation: Excellent opportunities today on 80 m and 40 m during ICWC and OK1WC. CWops CWTs mid-week are ideal for speed sharpening.
SSB/FT8: Sideband contest on the 10th and FT8 on VHF/UHF on the 11th are worth a slot in your operating plan.
Field Day Prep: Start planning your layout, power, and mode mix now—propagation charts indicate promising 20 m conditions for FD weekend.