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.


Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The 60m newsletter 21-10-25 by Joe, W8GEX


Joe Pater W8GEX
October 21, 2025

Angola D2D

October 17 to 28.



XT - Burkina Faso XT2AW:

After "complicated discussions with customs" DF2WO, Harald, was able to obtain his "confiscated equipment" for his XT2AW DX-pedition. Harald plans to be there until the Oct.27 https://www.qrz.com/db/XT2AW


ZL7 - Chatham Island
VK2 - Lord Howe Island

LZ1GC, Stan, has two island destinations. First, ZL7, Chatham
Island, IOTA OC-038. ZL7/LZ1GC will be November 3-20.

QSL through Club Log, OQRS, or direct to LZ1GC. http://www.c21gc.com
Stan has done many previous DX-peditions.


3C - Equatorial Guinea

The 3C2MD team, scheduled for October 30 to November 10, has stated
they will operate on 60 meters (5.357 MHz). Operations on this band
will commence after first focusing on bands accepted for DXCC and providing updates on their website.


Wallis Island FW5K:

Dates of Operation 19-October-2025 thru 31-October-2025.


Monaco:

Operators Col/MM0NDX and Stephen/MM0SAJ will be active as 3A/MM0NDX and 3A/MM0SAJ, respectively, from Monte Carlo, Monaco, between December 30, 2025, and January 3, 2026. QSL both to EB7DX.


AH0G

Rudi, DK7PE is planning his next DX-pedition, starting October 25, 2025 (ending November 19). Destinations will be Guam, Palau, Micronesia, and Marshall Islands. Operation mode will be CW, using 100W and wire antennas. Details will be on his website: www.rooody.de


FO/M - Marquesas Islands: as TX9W

A team consisting of six operators; 4 from the Oklahoma DX Association (OKDXA),1 from New Mexico, and 1 from France (K5WE, W5CCP, N5TEA, K4VBM, WD5COV, and F6BCW)
Their activity is scheduled from 19 April to 30 April 2026.


Republic of Burundi 9U1RU

Oct. 31 to Nov 20.


GAMBIA C5R:

Will be QRV 60m from October 18 Oct till Nov 1. Best 73’ Luc F5RAV (C5LT)


Belgium OT75KTK:

Reported by Willy ON4AVT, is an SES to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the A section KTK radio club, one of the oldest clubs in Belgium. This special call comes with a special QSL card! 5.353 for cw. QSL Manager: LZ3HI Emil → VIA CLUBLOG, OQRS, BUREAU


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