Welcome to Tropical band

To most people the phrase "tropical bands" bring a pretty clear picture to mind - a bunch of shirtless guys playing calypso music. But to experienced shortwave DXers those two little words express the most challenging and enjoyable part of the radio hobby. The phrase kindles memories of a DXer's best catches and favorite QSLs, of exotic stations, music and of early morning listening sessions. (Don Moore)
I like the "Tropical band" name for new 60m allocation. (OK1RP)

Effective from 1st Jan 2017 please paper QSL via OM-bureau only.


Friday, June 13, 2025

The 60m newsletter 5-28-25 by Joe, W8GEX

Joe Pater W8GEX
May 28, 2025

French Polynesia: Nobby FO/G0VJG

I might try some 60m from Bora Bora. QRV 16 nights, from June 12 -25. 73 Nobby FO/ G0VJG

Kosovo Z68TT & Z68ZZ:

I2YSB team leader, and the Italian DXpedition Team will be active as Z68TT (CW/SSB/RTTY) and Z68ZZ (FT8), from the Republic of Kosovo between June 26th and July 10th.

Laos XW4KV:

Vincent, F4BKV, is back on the air as XW4KV from Vang Vieng, Laos. According to his post on QRZ, the station had some serious fire/burning on October 20th, 2024, but thanks to a generous ham that donated several parts, the station was rebuilt with a better setup, and is back on the air. The station has limited antennas, and a better setup will be in place mid-April. Vincent has been on 60M FT8. QSL via F4BKV direct or ClubLog's OQRS.

Tunisia 3V8CB: Is a new country now on 60m.

Martin, MW0BRO, will once again be active as ZC4GW from UK Sovereign Base Area on Cyprus between May 28, and June 9. Activity will be holiday style/sporadic operations. Look for him mostly during the morning. He states on QRZ.com: - May have a weak signal on 80m and POSSIBLY 60m - awaiting confirmation.

Faroe islands OY6A

Operators Jim/WB2REM (Team Leader), Mike/W9MK (Co-Leader), John/K4LT, Bill/W2WCM, Carol/G6TFL/K5TFL, Bruce/K3BAB and Krish/W4VKU will be active as OY6A from the Faroe Islands (EU-018) between June 1-10. In addition to OY6A, some of the operators have also obtained a private license to work from SOTA/POTA references (OY/W9MK and OY/K4LT).

The DX Mentor Podcast

By Bill Salyers


The DX Mentor podcast is directed towards any amateur radio operator (Ham) or Short Wave Listener (SWL) who has an interest in listening to or communicating with stations that are not in your country, or DX. There have already been many episodes with more in the future, and I think you'll find them quite interesting.


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