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Rockall Island

If all goes as planned, Rockall Island, the #1 IOTA reference of Europe will be activated early June. The rock has only been activated twice and the demand will be huge. Here’s an interesting presentation about the 2023 DXPedition. Please…

eQSL just downloaded

Since it was about a week or so I last downloaded my eQSL inbox, I took the time to import the newly received eQSLs in my DX4WIN & HAM OFFICE logbookprograms. Some 75 cards were waiting to be downloaded. Here…

Restart DXCluster

During the recent DXpeditions (3Y0J and FT8WW) the DXCluster was abused by fake users, fake spots, fake callsigns and even been used to send out discriminating text towards individuals. We think this needs to stop right here and now. A…

VE3MB: direct QSL

This morning, the postman brought along VE3MB’s QSL card. Although the QSL bureau between Canada & Belgium works perfectly, this guy seemed to be in a hurry. I’m happy about every card I receive!

DXCC Updated

Having received my 3Y0J Bouvet Island confirmation via LoTW, I made a swift update of my DXCC account. I now hold 338 current DXCC entities confirmed. Now, I can only (impatiently) wait for a DXpedition to Johnston Island and Kure…

No more Russian Awards

Egbert Hertsen | ON4CAS

Please note that, effective Feb. 24, ’22, I am NO longer chasing any Russian or Belarusian awards. Most of the clubs and organizations in both countries appear to support Russia’s barbaric war against Ukraine and the war crimes committed by the…

Note on Russian Clubs

Egbert Hertsen | ON4CAS

Please note that, effective Feb. 24, ’22, I have cancelled my membership in Russian and Belarusian clubs. Most of these clubs appear to support Russia’s barbaric war against Ukraine and the war crimes committed by the Russian regime. Therefore, a…