DX News – June 27, 2025
2025-06-27
📡 Propagation Forecast (Next 3 Days)
- Solar Activity: Solar Flux Index (SFI) is holding steady around 130–140, with occasional sunspot groups contributing to minor flares.
- Geomagnetic Outlook: Unsettled conditions are likely through June 29, with Kp potentially reaching G2–G3 levels.
- Band Performance:
- 20 m and 15 m are performing well for intercontinental contacts.
- 10 m openings are sporadic but may benefit from Es propagation.
- 40 m is stable at night with some noise during geomagnetic peaks.
🌍 Active & Upcoming DXpeditions
Now Active:
- VP8DPD – Falkland Islands (until July 12)
- 8R1TM – Guyana (June 1 – July 10)
- FO (French Polynesia) – Wrapping up by June 27
Launching Soon:
- TF (Iceland) – July 11–25
- C93RRC – Mozambique (July 13–19)
- HQ9HC – Roatan Island, Honduras (July 14–20)
- JW0VI – Svalbard (July 14–23)
🧭 Bonus Watch:
- Youth-led DXpedition VP2VRX to British Virgin Islands is announced for late October — expect major activity during CQ WW SSB.
🔦 DX Highlights
- V73WW from the Marshall Islands (OC‑029) wrapped up with over 103,000 QSOs via CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 — an outstanding success story.
- Bouvet Island (3Y0J) remains under prep stages, still no confirmed reactivation dates.
- Saba Island is on the radar again for a high-profile fall activation — early planning confirmed.
🏁 Contests & Events (Next 2 Weeks)
- Marconi Memorial HF Contest – June 29–30 (CW focus, great for Europe/Africa paths)
- Friedrichshafen Ham Radio 2025 – June 28–30, Friedrichshafen, GermanyOne of the world’s largest ham radio events returns with big-name exhibitors, special event stations, and cutting-edge tech showcases.
🛠️ Consider checking special event stations active from the hamfest during the weekend — plenty of operators will be portable from the fairgrounds.
📢 Summary & Tips
- Solar conditions remain favorable, especially for 15 m and 20 m operations.
- Keep an eye on Kp index — minor storms could temporarily suppress low-band propagation.
- Now is a great time to chase South Atlantic and Pacific DX before some expeditions close out.
- Friedrichshafen may bring surprise activations — scan for callsigns operating with “HAM” or fair-related suffixes.