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πŸ’»πŸ“» RSGB 3.5MHz AUTUMN SERIES DATA β€” THURSDAYπŸ—“οΈ WhenThe next RSGB Autumn Series session is the Data contest on Thursday, ...
22/09/2026

πŸ’»πŸ“» RSGB 3.5MHz AUTUMN SERIES DATA β€” THURSDAY

πŸ—“οΈ When
The next RSGB Autumn Series session is the Data contest on Thursday, 24 September 2026, from 1900 to 2030 UTC. It is a short 3.5MHz evening event in a series promoting competition between RSGB Affiliated Societies; RSGB members and non-UK stations may also enter as individuals.

⌨️ Modes and frequencies
β€’ PSK63: 3580–3590 kHz
β€’ RTTY: 3590–3620 kHz
The same station may be worked once on each mode.

⚑ Sections and exchange
Data entries are available in 100W or 10W Assisted and Unassisted sections. Exchange RS(T) plus a serial number starting at 1. The rules score one point per QSO; a UK or Crown Dependencies station must be at one or both ends for the contact to count.

πŸ“‹ Logs
Logs must be submitted in Cabrillo format by 23:59:59 UTC on the third day after the contest.

πŸ”— Official RSGB Contest Committee rules
https://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2026/rautumn.shtml

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πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅πŸ“» OGASAWARA DX ACTIVITY STARTS 24 SEPTEMBERπŸ—“οΈ Dates and locationDX-World reports four operators planning activity from...
22/09/2026

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅πŸ“» OGASAWARA DX ACTIVITY STARTS 24 SEPTEMBER

πŸ—“οΈ Dates and location
DX-World reports four operators planning activity from Chichijima in Japan’s Ogasawara Islands from 24 September through 6 October 2026.

πŸ‘₯ Callsigns and operators
β€’ Take JA1UII as JD1BON
β€’ Koji JI1LET as JD1BOI
β€’ Take JE1NVD as JE1NVD/JD1
β€’ Koji JI1CRM as JI1CRM/JD1

πŸ“‘ Bands, modes and antennas
The source says the group will be QRV on various bands and modes, but does not state exact bands or modes. Planned antennas include a Spiderbeam, dipoles and a TA33jr Yagi.

πŸ’Œ QSL
QSL is via LoTW for each call.

πŸ”— DX-World source, published 22 September 2026
https://www.dx-world.net/jd1bon-jd1boi-je1nvd-jd1-ji1crm-jd1/

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πŸ“» It's TUESDAY NET DAY! πŸ“»Join us TONIGHT at 8pm for the Guernsey 2m Net!πŸ“‘ Frequency: 145.525 MHzπŸŽ™οΈ Hosted by: Koos (GU0G...
22/09/2026

πŸ“» It's TUESDAY NET DAY! πŸ“»

Join us TONIGHT at 8pm for the Guernsey 2m Net!

πŸ“‘ Frequency: 145.525 MHz
πŸŽ™οΈ Hosted by: Koos (GU0GUX)

All local operators welcome - it's a great chance to check in, test your setup, and chat with fellow hams across the island! 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁧󠁧󠁹󠁿

See you on the air! 73

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22/09/2026

πŸŒžπŸ“‘ UPDATE: G1 STORM CONDITIONS NOW LIKELY ON 24 SEPTEMBER

πŸ›°οΈ NOAA/SWPC forecast
NOAA’s three-day forecast, issued at 00:30 UTC on 22 September 2026, expects quiet conditions initially but says G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm conditions are likely on Thursday, 24 September because of coronal-hole high-speed-stream effects.

🌍 Geomagnetic outlook
The forecast’s highest expected three-hour planetary Kp is 5.33, during 03:00–06:00 UTC on 24 September. Predicted planetary A indices are 5 on 22 September, 12 on 23 September and 25 on 24 September.

β˜€οΈ Solar and radio outlook
NOAA gives a 1% daily chance of an S1-or-greater solar-radiation storm through 24 September. The daily chance of an R1–R2 radio blackout is 10%, with a 1% chance of R3 or greater. Predicted 10.7cm solar flux is 105 on 22 and 23 September, then 100 on 24 September.

🎧 On the bands
This is a meaningful change from the quieter earlier outlook, so HF operators should watch live conditions as 24 September approaches. A forecast is not a guarantee for any particular path or band.

πŸ”— NOAA/SWPC three-day forecast, issued 22 September 2026
https://services.swpc.noaa.gov/text/3-day-forecast.txt

πŸ”— NOAA/SWPC solar and geomagnetic predictions
https://services.swpc.noaa.gov/text/3-day-solar-geomag-predictions.txt

73 de GARS
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πŸ§ŠπŸ“» UPDATE: RI1FJZ EXPANDS OPERATIONS FROM FRANZ JOSEF LANDπŸ“‘ Six HF positions on airA fresh DX-World update published on ...
22/09/2026

πŸ§ŠπŸ“» UPDATE: RI1FJZ EXPANDS OPERATIONS FROM FRANZ JOSEF LAND

πŸ“‘ Six HF positions on air
A fresh DX-World update published on 21 September reports that RI1FJZ is active from Franz Josef Land with six HF operating positions: two CW, one SSB and three FT8. A second five-band Spider antenna has also been installed. The official project dates are 14–29 September 2026.

πŸ›°οΈ Satellite progress
The team reports LEO satellite activity continuing through 23 September. Stable QO-100 reception has been established despite the geostationary satellite sitting almost on the horizon at this high latitude; installation of the transmitting side was the next planned step.

πŸ‘₯ Team and conditions
The official project lists operators RA1ZZ, UA6EX, R9LR, R2BEA, RA9USU and RW6MD, with R3CN as captain. The camp is running from batteries and solar panels, internet is very limited, and delayed Club Log uploads do not necessarily mean a QSO is missing.

πŸ’Œ QSL and logs
The official site gives R9LR as QSL manager, with bureau or direct cards available. It says the full expedition log will be uploaded to Club Log and LoTW; fast LoTW upload is offered for donors and sponsors.

πŸ”— Official RI1FJZ project page
https://ri1fjz.ru/en/

πŸ”— DX-World update, published 21 September 2026
https://www.dx-world.net/ri1fjz-franz-josef-land/

73 de GARS
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21/09/2026

πŸŒžπŸ“‘ QUIET SPACE-WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR 21–23 SEPTEMBER

πŸ›°οΈ NOAA/SWPC forecast
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center’s three-day forecast, issued at 12:30 UTC on 21 September 2026, expects the highest three-hour planetary Kp index to be 2 through Wednesday, 23 September. That remains below NOAA geomagnetic-storm scale levels.

🌍 Geomagnetic conditions
NOAA expects no G1 (Minor) or stronger geomagnetic storms and says no significant transient or recurrent solar-wind features are forecast. The accompanying prediction product gives planetary A indices of 5 for all three days.

β˜€οΈ Solar and radio outlook
The chance of an S1-or-greater solar-radiation storm is 1% on each day. R1–R2 radio-blackout probability is 5% daily, with a 1% daily chance of R3 or greater; NOAA says no R1-or-greater blackout is expected. Predicted 10.7cm solar flux is 105 on 21 and 22 September, then 100 on 23 September.

🎧 On the bands
A quiet geomagnetic forecast does not guarantee any particular HF path, so keep checking the bands and compare what you hear with the live space-weather data.

πŸ”— NOAA/SWPC three-day forecast
https://services.swpc.noaa.gov/text/3-day-forecast.txt

πŸ”— NOAA/SWPC solar and geomagnetic predictions
https://services.swpc.noaa.gov/text/3-day-solar-geomag-predictions.txt

73 de GARS
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πŸ‡ΌπŸ‡ΈπŸ“» 5W0AF IS NOW QRV FROM SAMOAπŸ—“οΈ On air nowDX-World reported on 21 September that Jacek, SP5EAQ, had started operating ...
21/09/2026

πŸ‡ΌπŸ‡ΈπŸ“» 5W0AF IS NOW QRV FROM SAMOA

πŸ—“οΈ On air now
DX-World reported on 21 September that Jacek, SP5EAQ, had started operating from Samoa as 5W0AF on schedule. He has been heard on 20m and 40m SSB so far and plans to remain QRV until 12 October 2026.

πŸŽ™οΈ Operator, bands and mode
This is a single-operator activation by Jacek, SP5EAQ, from Vaiala, just outside Apia on Upolu Island (IOTA OC-097). The operation is strictly SSB, mainly on 10m through 40m; 80m may be possible during the final week.

πŸ’Œ QSL and logs
Marek, SP7DQR, is the QSL manager. The official project page says its OQRS supports free bureau requests or direct cards for 5 USD/EUR shipping. Partial logs are planned about once daily, with a free full-log LoTW upload after the trip.

πŸ”— Official project page
https://5w0af.dxing.pl/

πŸ”— DX-World QRV update, published 21 September 2026
https://www.dx-world.net/5w0af-samoa/

73 de GARS
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21/09/2026

πŸ–₯οΈπŸ“» RSGB AUTUMN SERIES DATA β€” THURSDAY EVENING

πŸ—“οΈ When
The RSGB Autumn Series Data Contest runs on Thursday, 24 September 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30 UTC.

πŸŽ›οΈ Bands, modes and exchange
This is an 80m event: PSK63 activity is allocated 3580–3590kHz and RTTY 3590–3620kHz. The exchange is RST plus a serial number. In the data contest, the same station may be worked once on PSK63 and once on RTTY.

⚑ Sections and scoring
The rules provide 100W and 10W Assisted sections, plus 100W and 10W Unassisted sections. Each valid QSO is worth one point, and the PSK63 and RTTY scores are added together.

πŸ“ Logs
Logs must be submitted in Cabrillo format by 23:59:59 UTC on the third day following the contest β€” Sunday, 27 September.

πŸ”— RSGB Contest News, published 18 September 2026
https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/contest-news/2026/09/18/contest-news-20-september-2026/

πŸ”— Official 2026 rules
https://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2026/rautumn.shtml

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πŸ‡²πŸ‡ΎπŸ“» 9M8T β€” TALANG-TALANG BESAR DXPEDITIONπŸ—“οΈ Dates and destinationThe 9M8T team plans to activate Pulau Talang-Talang Bes...
21/09/2026

πŸ‡²πŸ‡ΎπŸ“» 9M8T β€” TALANG-TALANG BESAR DXPEDITION

πŸ—“οΈ Dates and destination
The 9M8T team plans to activate Pulau Talang-Talang Besar, Sarawak, East Malaysia, from 4 to 20 June 2027. The island is in the Talang-Satang National Park and counts as IOTA OC-165; the official project page gives grid OJ41vv.

πŸ‘₯ Team and operating plan
The project describes a team drawn from across Malaysia, while DX-World reports a planned team of 10 to 12 people. Activity is planned on 80m through 6m using SSB, CW and FT digital modes. The project also plans a real-time CQ feed and live Club Log search.

πŸ’Œ QSL and confirmation
The official page says LoTW uploads will follow the activation. Club Log OQRS will offer direct and bureau requests, while direct cards may go via 9W8ZZK or 9M8WIN with return postage.

πŸ”— Official project page
https://cqdx.my/9m8t/

πŸ”— DX-World announcement, published 20 September 2026
https://www.dx-world.net/9m8t-talang-talang-besar-oc-165/

73 de GARS
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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡³πŸ“» 3X4U β€” NEW GUINEA DXPEDITION ANNOUNCEDπŸ—“οΈ Dates and locationThe Belgian Rockall DX Group announced on 20 September 20...
20/09/2026

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡³πŸ“» 3X4U β€” NEW GUINEA DXPEDITION ANNOUNCED

πŸ—“οΈ Dates and location
The Belgian Rockall DX Group announced on 20 September 2026 that 3X4U is planned from Lac de Koba, Guinea, from 11 to 23 November 2026.

πŸ‘₯ Team and operating plan
The project says the team comprises 10 experienced radio operators plus an eleventh member with a professional medical background. Its stated focus is on the traditional modes, CW and SSB. DX-World reports five HF stations, two hexbeams, phased verticals, a four-square and verticals, with permission for up to 1kW on all bands.

πŸ’Œ QSL
QSL management is via Tim, M0URX. The official policy prefers OQRS; a direct card is €5 worldwide and includes a LoTW upload. Bureau returns are available where insufficient direct-return funds are supplied.

πŸ”— Official project site
https://rockall.be/

πŸ”— DX-World announcement, 20 September 2026
https://www.dx-world.net/3x4u-guinea-dxpedition-2026/

73 de GARS
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