Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands - February 19th, 2025
V73WW - DXpedition Update: Better Low-Band Conditions, RTTY Operation Coming Soon
The V73WW DXpedition team is pleased to report progress from our QTH on Majuro Atoll. Our operations on the 160m and 80m bands are turning to be successful. We’ve experimented with various RX antennas to optimize our reception capabilities.
The weather has been favorable, resulting in reduced QRN. However, the constant wind and waves continue to challenge our antenna setups. To ensure optimal performance, we conduct daily antenna maintenance at low tide, reinforcing masts and securing equipment against the elements.
While the DXpedition is focused on radio operations, daily life here includes more than just QSOs. As we are located on our own island, a part of the team recently made another grocery trip to Delap. Cooking various meals a day for 6 hungry operators and cleaning are part of our routine, adding an extra layer of challenge to this expedition.
We are steadily advancing toward our goal of 60,000 QSOs and are eager to make many more contacts with operators worldwide in the remaining days. In line with this objective, we are excited to announce that RTTY operations will start soon. Please refer to our planned frequencies and modes in our detailed band plan available on our website: bandplan
Our internet connection has become more stable, allowing us to provide real-time updates. The live log is now accessible on Clublog. We are committed to transparency and upload QSOs to LOTW at least once daily. If you notice any missing QSOs or discrepancies, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (info (at) next-generation-dx.com), though replies may be delayed.
We extend our gratitude to the global amateur radio community for your continued support and enthusiasm. Your participation fuels our dedication to this DXpedition, and we look forward to making many more contacts in the days to come.
