Archive - October 2025

 

 

I am thrilled to announce that preparations for my upcoming DX-pedition to Grenada, designated as J38W, are well underway. With just 33 days to go until my departure, I’ve ramped up my preparations in recent weeks.

 

My journey began in the picturesque Shropshire countryside, where I dedicated a day to set up the masts I intend to use. I meticulously arranged the guy ropes and laid the foundations for the antenna itself. I am happy to share that the hex-beam has been successfully erected and is ready for operation.

 

In the coming days, I plan to conduct a final preparation session outdoors to complete the low band transmit and receive antennas, ensuring they are ready for packing.

 

Back at the shack, I have taken the time to organize all my equipment. I’ve set up the Icom IC-7300, amplifier, and laptop, connecting them together and conducting successful test QSO’s in CW, SSB, and FT8. I’m pleased to report that these tests were successful, and this part of my equipment has been neatly packed away in my suitcase, set for transport to Grenada.

 

I’ll be staying in Grenada on the North side of the island, until 3rd December 2025, where I intend to make QSO’s primarily in SSB and FT8 on all bands ahead of the CQWW CW contest. During this time, you will also find me on CW across the WARC bands. During CQWW CW, I will be operating in the Single Operator – All Band category using high power.

 

I look forward to sharing the experience of J38W with everyone and can’t wait to get on the air from this beautiful location.