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.


Monday, October 5, 2026

The 60m newsletter Sep 12, 2026 by Joe, W8GEX


Joe Pater W8GEX

September 12, 2026


S9 - Saotome and Principe, S9R

Expedition is October 17-31, from Tamarindos. On the team are D2ACE, D2IM, EC7R, CT1BOL, CT1BZG, CT3MD and CT2GFW. Digital modes will be FT8 MSHV, multi-slot.


CE0Z - Juan Fernandez Islands

CE3VTZ and XQ7IR, Moises and Felipe, are going for 10 days or so in October. It will be Alexander Selkirk Island.


Namibia V51WH

Gunter, DK2WH, will once again be active as V51WH from a farm near Omar Uru, Namibia, between August 25, and October 10, including 60m.


KH8 – American Samoa KH8WW:

From September 10–24, the KH8WW DX-pedition will operate from Anuu's Island (OC-045), the same location as K8K, with operators YL2GM, Yuris Petersons and EA5EL, Eugene “Gen” Mosiychuk, and using an inverted V for 60m.


Z6 – Kosovo Z68PX:

IZ2DPX, Giovanni “John”, tells us he will be active from GrashticĂ«, Kosovo, using the callsign Z68PX from September 4-11. QSL via the bureau to IZ2DPX or direct using OQRS via Club Log.


D4 – Cape Verde Islands:

Harald, DF2WO, will again be active as D44TWO from Praia, Santiago Island (AF-005) from August 31 to September 17. QSL D44TWO via M0OXO using his OQRS or direct mail.


Democratic Republic of the Congo 9T0MD:

60m Notice: We will be active on frequency 5.357 for FT8 and 5352 CW. Operations will begin after prioritizing the bands accepted for DXCC and announcing them on the website. Sept. 30 to Dec.10. QSL to IK2VUC


St. Helena Island

Fred G4BWP as ZD7WP and Andy 5Z4VJ as ZD7VJ on CW. Nov 22 to Dec 5.



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