Juan Fernandez Islands 286DA-SA005

   I didn't even expect to hear the 286DA/SA005 expedition, organized by Felipe 32DA010 to the Juan Fernandez Islands, which has been operating on the 11-meter band for several days. Imagine my surprise when I heard the expedition's weak signal on 27.610 MHz with a report of RS 51. But I was even more surprised by Felipe's response to my short call, and the report of RS 55 for me. Yes! The QSO was successful! This is amazing, and I was very impressed, and the QSO with the 286th division brought a new 186 DXCC. This is excellent! Thank you very much, Felipe! 

QSO with 213AT/DX from Market Reef

    So! The 11-meter band has been terrible propogation, but today, June 2, 2026, I managed to hear the 213AT/DX expedition from Market Reef, organized by 56AT125 and 56AT102, with a low signal level. I had little hope of a response, but I decided to make the call anyway, and was very pleased to receive one. The call went through without a hitch, and it brought me a new 185 DXCC to my collection. Thank you all very much!

341DA0 East Timor

     On April 2, 2026, an expedition to East Timor 341DA/0 began, organized by enthusiast and traveler Darren 43DA001. This is one of the rarest and most sought-after DXCC objects in the Asia-Pacific region. This event was highly anticipated by the entire 11-meter band community, and when Darren appeared on the air, it created an unprecedented excitement. Work was conducted on a transmit frequency of 27.610 MHz, and reception was between 27.615 and 27.620. A large number of radio stations from different countries were calling on these frequencies, and it was very difficult to get through to Darren. Of course, it took a while, but I finally managed to establish a QSO and get a rapport from 59. The QSO with 341DA/0 gave me a new country, 184, on the DXCC. A huge thank you to Darren! It was all very interesting, and exciting!