Oleg, ZS1ANF, will once again be active as ZS7ANF during his spare time from Antarctica (AN-016). He plans to operate from Wolf’s Fang Runway, Whichaway Camp, and possibly other locations across Antarctica, beginning around mid-November 2026 and continuing through late February 2027. He will operate CW on 40–10 meters. 📡 QSL: Via RK1PWA and LoTW.

Eric (F6ICX) is back on the air as 5R8IC from Sainte-Marie Island (AF-090), Madagascar, remaining active through mid-January 2027. Operating Schedule & Bands: Until Dec 20: Active on 40m–10m (CW primarily, with some SSB and FT8 in F/H mode). Dec 21 – Jan 15: Satellite operations on QO-100 / Oscar-100. QSL Information: QSL via LoTW, Club Log OQRS, or direct/bureau via F6ICX.

Ops: JJ2RCJ, JA3PJL, JH3UHG & JA0JHQ Bands: 10M - 160M Modes: SSB, CW & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date: Oct. 31 - Nov. 07 Webpage: https://oba.to/V26JJ/

Contest: UK/EI DX Contest, SSB Date: Oct. 31, 1200Z to Nov. 01, 1200Z Rules: https://www.ukeicc.com/dx-contest-rules.php

Op: SM0HPL Bands: 10M - 80M Modes: CW & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via M0OXO Start Date - End Date: Nov. 08 - Dec. 29 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/5X7W Notes: He will be QRV in the CQ WW DX Contest, CW

Op: IZ2DPX Bands: 6M - 60M Modes: SSB, FT4 & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date: Nov. 04 - Nov. 11 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/D44PX

Op: KG9N Bands: HF Qsl Info: Qsl via KG9N (direct or buro) or LoTW Start Date - End Date: Nov. 03 - Nov. 16 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/VP2MCV

Contest: ARRL EME Contest Date: Oct. 31, 0000Z to Nov. 01, 2359Z Rules: https://www.arrl.org/eme-contest

Op: N9GB Bands: 6M - 40M Modes: CW, SSB & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via EB7DX Start Date - End Date: Oct. 31 - Nov. 06 Notes: Holiday style operation

Op: GM3GAV Bands: 10M - 80M Modes: CW & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via M0OXO Start Date - End Date: Oct. 31 - Nov. 14 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/FW3GT Notes: He will run 600 watts into a DX Commander-style vertical antenna located on the seashore on the western side of Futuna, providing an excellent path to Western Europe.

Op: F8FUA Bands: HF Modes: CW, SSB & DIGI Qsl Info: Qsl via F8FUA (direct or bureau) or LoTW Start Date - End Date: Oct. 31 - Nov. 11 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/9X5KM Notes: Holiday-style operation

Op: VK2SP Bands: 6M - 40M Qsl Info: Qsl via QRZ or eQSL Start Date - End Date: Oct. 30 - Nov. 05 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/YJ0SP