🇧🇯 TY5FR Benin refresh: Red DL1BUG is due back from Cotonou as TY5FR, 7 Jul-4 Aug 2026. Listen for 160-10m CW & SSB. QSL via DL1BUG direct. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #DX #CW #SSB

🇹🇻 T2JK Tuvalu alert: Aki JK1JXZ plans Funafuti 30 Jul-7 Aug 2026, 80-6m. Weekdays after 5pm Tuvalu time; all day on the weekend. Possible extension to 14 Aug. QSL via LoTW. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #DX #Tuvalu

📡 Weekend operating: RSGB VHF NFD & Fixed Station start 1400UTC today, running to 1400UTC Sun 5 Jul. NOAA/SWPC forecasts G1, chance G2 geomagnetic storming on 4 Jul and R1-R2 blackouts likely to 6 Jul. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #VHF #SpaceWeather

🇫🇰 VP8 watch: Santiago LU2DUR says he’ll visit East Falkland 10-17 Jan 2027 and has applied for a temporary VP8 licence. If approved: HF SSB first, FT8 as conditions help. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #DX #VP8

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🇸🇴 6O6X Somaliland update: DX-World says Paul N6PSE and Casper PA7DX have joined the Feb 2027 team. Official team page lists both operators; HF stations planned, QO-100/EME being explored. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #DX

🇵🇲 FP/WF2A is refreshed: Matt WF2A plans Saint-Pierre & Miquelon, 21-26 Oct 2026, with CQWW SSB SOLP + POTA PM-0025. QSL: LoTW/Club Log OQRS per QRZ. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #DX #IOTA

⚠️ Propagation update: NOAA/SWPC's 3 Jul forecast has G1-G2 geomagnetic storming 3-4 Jul and 70% R1-R2 radio-blackout risk through 5 Jul. RSGB VHF NFD/Fixed Station runs 4-5 Jul. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #SpaceWeather #VHF

🇷🇺 RI1ZR RRA Island Hoppers starts 4-9 Jul: RRC team plans Murmansk-coast islands, 40-10m CW/SSB/digital possible; QSL via RI1ZR, LoTW listed. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #DX #IOTA #RI1ZR

🏆 WRTC 2026 lands in the UK next week: 50 two-op teams arrive 8 Jul, callsigns announced 10 Jul, then 24h SSB/CW in the IARU HF Championship, 11-12 Jul. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #WRTC2026 #Contesting #HF

🇬🇱 Starts tomorrow: Emil DL8JJ is due back from Greenland as OX/DL8JJ, 3-14 Jul 2026. CW only in spare time: 10W battery power from Tasiilaq NA-151 and main-island NA-018. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #DX #Greenland #CW

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⚠️ Propagation update: NOAA/SWPC’s 2 Jul forecast expects G2 geomagnetic conditions on 3 Jul and 70% R1-R2 radio blackout risk through 4 Jul. Handy watch before RSGB VHF NFD, 4-5 Jul. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #Propagation #VHF

🇯🇵 JD1BQP starts today: Koutarou JP1IHD is due on Chichijima, Ogasawara, 2-11 Jul 2026. Main focus 6m, plus other bands with a Hexbeam; QSL via home call direct. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #DX #JD1BQP #6m

🇨🇩 9T0MD update: DX-World’s 1 Jul note says safety costs for MDXC’s DRC DXpedition are rising. Official plan: 30 Sep-11 Oct 2026, 6-160m SSB/CW/FT8/RTTY plus QO-100 & EME. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #DX #9T0MD

Update: NOAA/SWPC 1 Jul 0030 UTC forecast has G1 storm conditions early today from the 26 Jun CME, plus possible 30 Jun X1.1 CME arrival 3-4 Jul. RSGB 144MHz FT8 Activity contests run today, 1700-2100 & 1900-2100 UTC. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #RSGB

Update: Arctic Legends RT9K IOTA DXpedition is delayed: DX-World says the LookOut GLONASS/GPS/Iridium beacon failed, so they cannot cross the 12-mile zone until replacement arrives. Planned calls include RI1PC/RT25AA/RI0BW. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #DX #IOTA

Update: NOAA/SWPC's 30 Jun 1230 UTC forecast still has G1 minor storm intervals likely today from the 26 Jun CME, with 60% R1-R2 blackout risk through 2 Jul. RSGB 144MHz FT8 contests are Wed 1 Jul, 1700-2100 & 1900-2100 UTC. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #Propagation #RSGB

DX watch: DX-World says Island Hopper Group returns to Tangier Island, NA-083, 22-26 Jul. Personal calls for POTA, then K4T for IOTA Contest 25-26 Jul; team includes KB4YPN, AD4SA, KQ1O, WA3RGH, KQ4HNX & KN4CED. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #DX #IOTA

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Update: NOAA/SWPC's 30 Jun 0030 UTC forecast says G1 minor storm conditions are likely today from the 26 Jun CME, with 60% R1-R2 blackout risk through 2 Jul. RSGB 144MHz FT8 contests are Wed 1 Jul. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #Propagation #RSGB

DX watch: DX-World says Serguei F4EQE is again QRV as FS/F4EQE from northern Saint Martin until 13 Jul; FT8 & PSK31 with Yaesu FT-891 and multiband GP. QSL via home call. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #DX #SaintMartin

Update: NOAA/SWPC's 29 Jun 1230 UTC forecast has isolated G1 likely, slight G2 chance early 30 Jun from the 26 Jun CME, plus 55% R1-R2 blackout risk to 1 Jul. RSGB 144MHz FT8 contests are Wed 1 Jul. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #Propagation #RSGB

DX watch: TX9XG date change. DX-World says Haru JA1XGI now plans Rangiroa Atoll, French Polynesia (OC-066), end Oct 2026; 40-10m CW/SSB/RTTY/FT8, QSL via JA1XGI or Club Log OQRS. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #DX #TX9XG #IOTA

Mon propagation watch: NOAA/SWPC 0030 UTC forecast has isolated G1 possible 29-30 Jun from the 26 Jun CME, plus 50% R1-R2 blackout risk each day to 1 Jul. RSGB 2m FT8 contests are Wed 1 Jul. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #Propagation #RSGB

Update: VP2VXX British Virgin Islands says its October 2026 DXpedition is postponed; the team now plans Tortola in 2027, with new dates to follow. Planned bands/modes stay 160-6m SSB/CW/FT8. gars.org.gg #HamRadio #DX #BVI #VP2VXX

This week: RSGB lists 144MHz FT8 Activity contests on Wed 1 Jul, 1700-2100 & 1900-2100 UTC. SWPC 28 Jun 1230 UTC says isolated G1 likely 29-30 Jun from a 26 Jun CME; R1-R2 blackout chance 50%. gars.org.gg #hamradio #RSGB #VHF #SpaceWeather

DX watch: Nobu JA0JHQ plans T88PB from Palau Radio Club, Koror, 4-7 Sep 2026, including All Asian DX SSB. DX-World says QSL via home call/LoTW; QRZ lists LoTW or direct. gars.org.gg #hamradio #DX #T88PB #Palau

Update: RSGB Contest News lists today, 28 Jun: UK Microwave High Band 0800-1700 UTC (5.7-10GHz, all modes) and 50MHz CW 0900-1200 UTC. SWPC 28 Jun 0030 UTC: no G1+ storms, R1-R2 blackout chance 50%. gars.org.gg #hamradio #RSGB #SpaceWeather

DX wrap: 3G0YM from Rapa Nui/Easter Island is QRT. DX-World's 27 Jun update says Manu 3G0YM/CE3YMR is dismantling antennas after June 19-26 activity on 6/10/20/30/40m, FT8/SSB. gars.org.gg #hamradio #DX #3G0YM

Update: RSGB Contest News lists 28 Jun UK Microwave High Band (0800-1700 UTC, 5.7-10GHz) and 50MHz CW (0900-1200 UTC). SWPC's 27 Jun 1230 UTC forecast: no G1+ storms, R1-R2 blackout chance 50%. gars.org.gg #hamradio #RSGB #SpaceWeather

DX watch: 9N7XT Nepal is planned for October 2026 near Kathmandu. DL4XT lists a 2-week stay, 10-160m, SSB/CW/FT8, Yaesu FT-891 + 1kW PA. QSL: QRZ.com, LoTW, direct/Club Log OQRS. gars.org.gg #hamradio #DX #9N7XT

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Propagation update: SWPC's 27 Jun forecast says no G1+ storms expected for 27-29 Jun, max Kp 4.00, but R1-R2 radio blackout risk is 50% daily from regions 4475/4478. gars.org.gg #hamradio #propagation #spaceweather

DX watch: Arctic Legends has permits for Novaya Zemlya/Cape Zhelaniya. RT9K team departs Arkhangelsk 1 Jul; RT25AA is planned from Cape Zhelaniya, EU-035, about 8-11 Jul. gars.org.gg #hamradio #DX #IOTA #RT25AA

RSGB contest watch: UK Microwave Group High Band Contest is listed for Sun 28 Jun, 0800-1700 UTC, all modes on 5.7-10GHz. SWPC's 26 Jun forecast expects no G1 storms, but R1-R2 blackout risk is 50% daily. gars.org.gg #hamradio #microwave #propagation

DX watch: 8R1TM is active from Georgetown, Guyana until 26 Jul 2026. Aldir PY1SAD is QRV all bands + 6m on CW, SSB, digital and SAT. QSL: eQSL, LoTW or direct. gars.org.gg #hamradio #DX #Guyana

Update: NOAA/SWPC's 26 Jun forecast drops G1 storm risk for 26-28 Jun, but keeps R1-R2 radio blackout risk at 50% daily. RSGB 50MHz Contest CW is Sun 28 Jun, 0900-1200 UTC. gars.org.gg #hamradio #VHF #CW #Propagation

DX watch: FP/KV1J starts 27 Jun from Miquelon, St Pierre & Miquelon. Eric KV1J plans 27 Jun-13 Jul 2026, 80-6m SSB/CW/FT8/FT4, with 50MHz watched for openings. QSL: LoTW, Club Log OQRS, eQSL or direct/buro to KV1J. gars.org.gg #hamradio #DX

Contest watch: RSGB 50MHz Contest CW is Sun 28 Jun 2026, 0900-1200 UTC. Exchange RST, serial and 6-character locator. NOAA/SWPC forecasts G1 geomagnetic storm conditions on 25 Jun and 50% R1-R2 blackout risk 25-27 Jun. gars.org.gg #hamradio #VHF #CW

DX watch: T88HS & T88SM are planned from Koror, Palau, 8-14 Jan 2027. DX-World says JA6KYU will operate as T88HS and JA6EGL as T88SM from VIP Guest Hotel, QRV 160-10m CW/SSB/FT8. QSL via operators' instructions. gars.org.gg #hamradio #DX

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DX watch: OX/DL8JJ is planned from Greenland 3-14 Jul 2026. DX-World says Emil DL8JJ will run CW in spare time, 10W battery power, from Tasiilaq NA-151 and NA-018. QSL not stated. gars.org.gg #hamradio #DX #CW

DX watch: N3TEN/KP2 is active from St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, 21-27 Jun 2026. DX-World says Chris N3TEN is at a rental QTH and may activate POTA; bands/modes and QSL are not stated. gars.org.gg #hamradio #DX #POTA

Conditions warming up nicely for VHF/UHF ?

RSGB 80m CC SSB runs Thu 25 Jun, 1900-2030 UTC on 3600-3775kHz; exchange RS(T)+serial. NOAA/SWPC's 24 Jun 1230 UTC forecast expects max Kp 4 and no G1+ storms through 26 Jun. gars.org.gg #hamradio #Contest #HF

HF0PAS update: Rafal SQ4O/HF0PAS is at Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station, King George I, South Shetlands until Oct 2026. DX-World reports 3.5/7MHz antenna work halted after mechanical damage; QRZ says QSL after expedition. gars.org.gg #hamradio #DX

6m operators: RSGB 50MHz Contest CW runs Sun 28 Jun 0900-1200 UTC. Exchange RST + serial + 6-char locator; NOAA forecasts no G1+ storms, max Kp 4. gars.org.gg #hamradio #VHF #Contest

3G0YM is active from Rapa Nui (Easter Island) through 27 Jun. Look for 40/30/6m, possibly 60/20/10m, FT8/SSB. A nice Pacific IOTA target for the log. gars.org.gg #hamradio #DX #IOTA

DX-World reports Chris ZL7DX is again QRV from Waitangi, Chatham Islands, active FT8 on various bands with a DX Commander antenna after recent high winds broke his Hexbeam. QSL via M0OXO. NOAA says no G1 storms expected 23-25 Jun. gars.org.gg #hamradio #DX