My 180 DXCC

    On the morning of December 19, 2025, I unexpectedly managed not only to hear 57 with a rapport, but also to establish a QSO with Giovanni 197DA981 from Vanuatu. This QSO brought me my 180th new country on the DXCC list. At the moment, I have a total of 180 DXCCs across all continents: Africa - 30, Asia - 35, Caribbean - 17, Europe - 56, North America - 8, Oceania - 25, South America - 8, and Antarctica - 1. I consider this a very good result for me at this stage. And so! Moving on!

 

My QSO with 524AT/0

   These days, the Alfa Tango DX group's previously announced expedition, led by an experienced team, launched to the highly coveted African country of DXCC on the 11-meter band under the callsign 524AT/0. The country's identity is being kept secret for the duration of the expedition, which has caused considerable excitement among operators worldwide. A large number of people wanted to work 524AT/0, which led to difficulties establishing radio contact. Initially, I made numerous attempts, and efforts to establish a QSO, but all of them yielded no results. On November 27, 2025 at 07:57 UTC, after several more unsuccessful attempts, I finally managed to establish a QSO with 524AT/0, exchanging 59/59 reports, which I was very pleased about. So, now we await the end of the expedition, after which we will learn the real country of the DX expedition's arrival.

P. S.   WOW! 524AT/0 is revealed, and it's 159AT/0 Somalia!

 

RC World Santa Claus 2025

   In December 2025, we'll be hosting an exciting event prepared by Romeo Charlie, 11-meter band International Radio DX Group. The RC World Santa Claus 2025 Trophy will take place from December 1st, to December 31st, 2025. Participants will be required to contact every Santa Claus activation worldwide.

   Stations to contact : 1RC/SC1, 1RC/SC2, 1RC/SC3, 1RC/SC4, 1RC/SC5, 3RC/SC1, 9RC/SC1, 10RC/SC1, 10RC/SC2, 13RC/SC1, 14RC/SC1, 14RC/SC2, 14RC/SC3, 14RC/SC4, 14RC/SC5, 14RC/SC6, 14RC/SC7, 14RC/SC8, 14RC/SC9, 14RC/SC10, 14RC/SC11, 14RC/SC12, 14RC/SC13, 14RC/SC14, 14RC/SC15, 14RC/SC16, 14RC/SC17, 14RC/SC18, 14RC/SC19, 19RC/SC1, 19RC/SC2, 19RC/SC3, 19RC/SC4, 19RC/SC5, 20RC/SC1, 21RC/SC1, 26RC/SC1, 26RC/SC2, 29RC/SC1, 34RC/SC1, 45RC/SC1, 108RC/SC1, 108RC/SC2, 108RC/SC3, 108RC/SC4, 163RC/SC1, 163RC/SC2

   During the RC World Santa Claus 2025 Trophy, the RC Netherlands Santa Claus Trophy 2025, and France Santa Claus Trophy 2025, will also be available. Contact stations from the general list of radio stations.

   Electronic QSL: Yes via the RC DX Group website - https://www.rcqsl.com/