Op: JK1JXZ Bands: 6M - 80M Qsl Info: Qsl via LoTW Start Date - End Date: Oct. 11 - Oct. 16 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/YJ1JXZ Notes: He will be active after 5 PM Vanuatu time and all day during the weekend of his stay.

Ops: IK8YFU, IU8GUK, I8YGZ & IU8HEP Bands: 10M - 80M Modes: SSB, CW, FT4 & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via IK8YFU Start Date - End Date: Oct. 10 - Oct. 12 Webpage: https://iq8bv.hamlink.it/9h/

Jacek, SP9FIH, is currently active as FW1P from Wallis Island (OC-054) through October 17, 2026. He is operating primarily FT8, with activity so far on 80, 20, 15, and 10 meters. Due to limited luggage allowance and space constraints at his operating location, Jacek is using the same telescopic mast support for the 40, 60, and 80-meter bands. This means the antenna configuration must be rebuilt periodically throughout the operation: 80 meters: through October 2 40 meters: Oct

Op: VA3ITA Bands: 10M - 40M Modes: SSB & DIGI Qsl Info: Qsl via IZ7ATN or LoTW Start Date - End Date: Oct. 08 - Oct. 12 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/TF/VA3ITA Notes: He will be QRV in the Scandinavian Activity Contest, SSB

Op: AE5X Bands: 10M - 20M Mode: CW Qsl Info: Qsl via LoTW Start Date - End Date: Oct. 08 - Oct. 30 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/AE5X Notes: Holiday-style operation

From October 1–11, 2026, Brandon ZS6LZ (7P8LZ), Johan ZS4AA (7P8JL), and Theuns ZS4TDR (7P8TR) will be hitting the airwaves from multiple locations and SOTA/POTA references across South Africa and Lesotho. Expect plenty of activity as the team operates from a variety of summits, parks, and portable locations, giving hunters a great opportunity to add new DX, SOTA, and POTA contacts to their logs.

Op: PD9DX Bands: HF Modes: SSB, FT4 & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via M0URX Start Date - End Date: Oct. 07 - Oct. 10 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/TF/PD9DX Notes: He will be QRV in the Scandinavian Activity Contest, SSB

Contest: Worked All Provinces of China DX Contest Date: Oct. 3, 0600Z to Oct. 4, 0559Z Rules: http://www.mulandxc.com/index/match_info?id=13

Ops: 9A3MR, 9A2NA, 9A3CJY, 9A4WY, 9A7Y & DK8ZZ Bands: 6M + HF Modes: CW, SSB & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via DK8ZZ Start Date - End Date: Oct. 07 - Oct. 21 Webpage: https://solomon2026.com/

Contest: Oceania DX Contest, Phone Date: Oct. 3, 0600Z to Oct. 4, 0600Z Rules: https://www.oceaniadxcontest.com/rules

Op: PY8WW Bands: 6M - 40M Modes: CW, SSB & FT8 Qsl Info: Qsl via ClubLog OQRS Start Date - End Date: Nov. 15 - Nov. 22 Webpage: https://www.qrz.com/db/HD4W Notes: Esmeraldas Province Group (IOTA SA-056)

📻 VK4MAP reports: C21DA is the callsign currently being used on the amateur radio bands from Naoero (Nauru), with activity beginning 23 September. The station is operating SSB only, primarily on 10 and 20 meters, with additional activity possible on 80, 40, 17, 15, and 12 meters. 📅 The operation is expected to continue through 5 October. 📬 QSL: Direct to VK4MAP. Good luck in the pileups, and happy DX!