This Amateur Radio DX news, Solar Flare info and Contest information is provided by: dxnews.com, spaceweatherlive.com and contestcalendar.com (WA7BNM)
On this page you will find a collection of links from the above site.
Take note of Solar Flares, they are a huge part of successful DXing on HF!
A Geomagnetic Storm (Minor) Watch for Thursday Evening/Night EST
A G1 (Minor) Watch is in effect for late Thursday evening into early Friday morning EST (early on the 9 January UTC-day). A returning coronal hole high speed stream (CH HSS) is anticipated to provide the possibility for G1 activity. This is a recurrent CH HSS and it was responsible for a few periods of G1 last rotation (approximately 27 days ago). Additionally, a pair of coronal mass ejections (CME) could provide some weak, grazing influences should they pass close enough by Earth. There is a moderate level of certainty regarding CH HSS effects, but low confidence in any CME influences.
What is a G1-class geomagnetic storm?
A G1-class geomagnetic storm is considered minor but can still have some noticeable impacts, especially on the northern and southern polar regions of the planet. During such a storm, people might witness beautiful auroras, even at lower latitudes than usual. G1 storms may trigger weak power grid fluctuations and have some minor impacts on satellite operations. Migratory animals are affected at this as well.
This week I planned to have a look at the different types of communication in Amateur Radio….BUT after texting with Joe (VY2JTN) I will list the most commonly used frequencies by DXpeditions , Rare DX and IOTA stations, if these frequencies are in use other frequencies may and will be used. Stay tuned next week for a look at the different types of communication in Amateur Radio.
160 METERS
1828.5 — DXpeditions CW Operations are frequently here
1840.0 – DXpeditions SSB are frequently here
1807 (USA) 1838 (Europe) – PSK
80/75 METERS
3.505 DXpeditions CW is frequently here
3.795 DXpeditions SSB and Rare DX are frequently here generally listening up above 3.800 – Split
3.580 – PSK
On 60M – CH5 is the unofficial DX calling frequency!
40 METERS
7.005 DXpeditions CW are frequently here
7.065 DXpedition SSB Generally listening up split to 7.150 and above, mostly for US stations and also below 7.100 for the rest of the world.
7070 (most popular), 7040 (Europe) – PSK
30 METERS
10.110 — DXpeditions CW are frequently here
10138 -10142 PSK
20 METERS
14.025 DXpedition CW — generally listening up – Split
14.195 Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate SSB Here — generally listening up – Split
14.070 – PSK
17 METERS
18.075 DXpeditions CW are frequently here — generally listening up – Split
18.145 DXpeditions SSB are frequently here — generally listening up – Split
18.097 – PSK
15 METERS
21.025 Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate CW Here – generally listening up-Split
21.295 Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate SSB Here — generally listening up-Split
21.070 – PSK
12 METERS
24.895 Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate CW Here — generally listening up-Split
24.945 Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate SSB Here — generally listening up-Split
24.920 – PSK
10 METERS
28.025 CW Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate Here – generally listening up – Split
28.495 SSB Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate Here — generally listening up – Split
28.120 – PSK
SIX METER FREQUENCIES
50.100 to 50.130 DX Window (USB)
50.115 DXpeditions Frequently operate CW and SSB here
50290 (USA), 50250 (Europe) – PSK
IOTA SSB: 3.755, 7.055, 14.260, 18.128, 21.260, 24.950, 28.460 and 28.560 MHz
IOTA CW: 3.530, 7.030, 10.115, 14.040, 18.098, 21.040, 24.920 and 28.040 MHz
Again….LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN to the operators instructions!!
This week beginning Jan.8, 2026….
WA7BNM Contest Calendar to Wednesday Jan.15, 2026
Information for the next 8 Days of Contest go to: https://www.contestcalendar.com/weeklycont.php
DX Info from DX News:
XT2MAX – Max, DK1MAX will be active as XT2MAX from Burkina Faso, 4 – 11 January 2026.
XU7O Cambodia – Thomas, DL7BO will be active as XU7O from Cambodia, 23 December 2025 – 18 January 2026.
XU7GNY Cambodia – Thomas, DL7BO will be active as XU7GNY from Cambodia, 22 December 2025 – 18 January 2026.
FO/F6HCM – French Polynesia: Pascal, FO/F6HCM to be active from the following French Polynesian islands: Moorea, OC-046 during January 3-10.
LU1WGB/Z – South Orkney Islands: Gabriel, LU1WGB writes: I will probably be operating QRP FT8 with LU1WGB/Z until mid- February 2026. Occasionally, I may operate from the LU1ZA radio station also located on the island.
Other DX on air this week….
6Y, JAMAICA Lester, W8YCM is once again active as 6Y8LV from the Coral Seas Resort until mid-January 2026. From time to time he will sign as W8YCM/6Y on HF. QSL via home call.
EA8, CANARY ISL Reno, IU3RIC is operating as EA8/call from Lanzarote until January 9.
FS, PJ7 ST MARTIN Giovanni, IZ2DPX is active from both islands as FS/call and PJ7/call until January 21, 2026. Activity from 60 to 6 metres using SSB and FT4/8. QSL via home call.
FY, FRENCH GUYANA Pierre, F4GPK is once again active as TO2FY until January 15, 2026. QRV in ‘holiday-style’ on HF using SSB only. QSL via LoTW or home call.
HK0, SAN ANDRES Primarily active from mainland Colombia as HK4/DF3TJ, operator Christoph also has plans to make side-trips to San Andres (NA-033) and Providencia (NA-049). QRV from those islands as HK0/DF4TJ. Dates are not specific but he should be active late December going into January ’26. Modes: CW and SSB. QSL via ON5JC.
HR, HONDURAS Gerard, F2JD is operating as HR5/call from Copan until March 2026. Activity on HF using CW, SSB and FT4/8. QSL via F6AJA direct or bureau.
J3, GRENADA Rikk, WE9G will be active as J38WG during January 1-16, 2026. Rikk will be running SO2R, mostly FT8 with some CW & SSB. Possible SOTA activity too. For more details see: https://www.qrz.com/db/J38WG
TL, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC Joao, CR7BNW is operating as TL8BNW until June 2026. Activity on 40, 20, 15 and 10 metres using SSB and FT8 with a dipole.
V5, NAMIBIA Gunter, DK2WH is once again QRV as V51WH until March 24, 2026. Activity from a farm near Omaruru from 160 to 6 metres (60m included).
LZ0A, BULGARIAN ANTARCTIC BASE, Livingston Island, SOUTH SHETLAND. Active when time permits, look for Ivo LZ1AAW to QRV as LZ0A from the Bulgarian Antarctic Base of St. Kliment Ohridski, Livingston Island, South Shetland Islands, IOTA AN010 until mid-February 2026. QSL: 2025/26 activity – Via LZ1KDP, P.O. Box 830, 1000 Sofia, BULGARIA.
Z8, SOUTH SUDAN Once again, Diya YI1DZ is active as Z81D, his UN-WFP contract runs until March 30, 2026. Activity from 40 to 6 metres using SSB and FT8. Perhaps some 60 and 80 metres. QTH- Juba, Republic of South Sudan – Locator: KJ54SU, Africa QSL via OM3JW, LoTW
Don’t forget that you can check out any call sign on https://www.qrz.com/ by putting the call in on the top left of the QRZ site just under the QRZ Logo then click Search.
GL es Gud DX de Ken – VY2RU