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Each week I try to focus on those entities that will be available in the next 7 days. There is so much data to sift through that I thought a focus on the next week might be helpful. Here is what you should find QRV when you tune the bands.

The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How’s DX column in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, justdrop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com

We have a 6O3T - Somalia Update -

“Good morning, everyone, we’d like to thank you all for the affection and patience you’ve shown towards our 6O operation. Despite the high noise level, we’re moving forward with great personal satisfaction, sometimes at the expense of the usual CW/SSB modes, but often it’s a necessary choice. We’re enjoying good openings on the 6 meters band toward Europe, around 11:00 GMT, with a few shorter ones toward Asia as well. In the afternoon, around 15:00 GMT, the SIX band will open again.

We’ve been transmitting for the second night in a row on 80 and have logged several nice QSOs. In the coming days, we’ll likely make some tests on 160m, though without too many expectations.

Finally, we’ve been receiving many emails about call corrections and typing errors, our apologies, but this is not the right time. All such requests will be handled once we’re back home.”

ThebPJ6Y Adventure is QRT

After an amazing weekend participating inbCQWW SSB 2025, the PJ6Y adventure is coming to a close. Our Young Operators team achieved an incredible milestone — over 55,000 QSOs!

“On behalf of the PJ6Y 2025 team, I would like to thank all of you who took the time to work us,” said Gregg, W6IZT. A special thanks goes out to our sponsors and supporters — this expedition would not have been possible without your generous help and encouragement.

5R, MADAGASCAR

The Italian Dxpedition Team led by Silvano, I2YSB announce a new activity from Madagascar until November 12 as 5R8TT utilizing CW, SSB, and RTTY and as 5R8XX on FT8. A team will be operating with 4 stations from 160 to 6 meters. QSL via I2YSB. https://www.i2ysb.com/idt/

9L, SIERRA LEONE

The ex-3C2MD managed to plan another DXPedition as 9L8MD until November 10. The team will be active as 9L8MD from 160 to 6 metres using CW, SSB, RTTY. QSL via IK2VUC.

9U, BURUNDI

Members of the Russian DX Team with Vasily R7AL as team leader will be active as 9U1RU until November 20. Plan is to be active with 7 stations from 160 to 6 meters using high power. QSL via Club Log. https://www3rudxt.org/9u1ru

Z6,KOSOVO

Look for S58MU and S50X as Z66IPA until November3. They will be operating from 160 to 10 meters. QSL for all calls via S58MU.

VU4, ANDAMAN ISL

The World DXPedition team will be QRV until November7 from 3 POTA locations. ‘Needless to say, the support of corporate and private sponsors are essential to make this DXPedition a success. The Team priority will be to make as many QSOs as possible and offer the highest exposure as possible for sponsors. Corporate or Club sponsors (donating $1,000 or more in cash or equipment) will be recognized on our QSL cards and website. ’

The DX Mentor features a new Podcast episode this coming weekend – The Yasme foundation and the great contributions of Ward Silver, N0AX. Check it out and let me know what you think!

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If you would like a copy of the special SWODXA Newsletter for October that has over 100 pages of articles about 160M, just drop me a line and I will send it to you.

Until next week, this is Bill, AJ8B saying 73 and thanks to my XYL Karen for her love and support. I Hope to hear you in the pileups! Have a great DX week!

Hello and welcome to episode 80 of The DX Mentor – a discussion with Ward Silver, N0AX, about his journey, his many contributions to ham radio, and the YASME foundation. I’m Bill, AJ8B.

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Below are the links that we alluded to.

In addition to Ward, Joe, W8GEX will be joining us.

ARRL Handbook https://www.arrl.org/arrl-handbook-2023

ARRL Antenna Book https://www.arrl.org/arrl-antenna-book

Ham Radio for Dummies https://www.n5dux.com/ham/files/pdf/Ham%20Radio%20for%20Dummies.pdf

Grounding and Bonding for the Radio Amateur

https://www.arrl.org/grounding-and-bonding-for-the-amateur

Western Washington DX Club https://www.wwdxc.org/

The YASME Foundation https://www.yasme.org/

The YASME Book https://www.yasme.org/the-yasme-book/

Kure Atoll DXpedition http://www.cordell.org/KURE/KURE_pages/KURE_KK6EK.html

Ham Sci https://hamsci.org/

Personal Space Weather Station https://hamsci.org/psws-overview/

WRTC 2014 and "Contact Sport"

https://wrtc2014.org/contact-sport-a-story-of-champions-airwaves-and-a-one-day-race-around-the-world/

Ray Tracey - Zone of Iniquity

https://www.amazon.com/Ray-Tracy-Iniquity-Ward-Silver/dp/1105584410

Contest Hall of Fame - https://contesthof.com/n0ax/

Southwest Ohio DX Assoc. https://www.swodxa.org

Daily DX https://www.dailydx.com/

DX Engineering https://www.dxengineering.com/

Icom https://www.icomamerica.com/

IC-905 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-905/

IC-9700 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-9700/

IC-7610 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7610/

IC-7300 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7300/

Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.This is the weekend of the CQWW SSB DX Contest and I wanted to get information out to you earlier than normal. If you have any questions or comments, please send them to thedxmentor@gmail.com.Until next week, this is Bill, AJ8B saying 73 and thanks to my XYL Karen for her love and support. I Hope to hear you in the pileups! Have a great DX week!