The DX Mentor
The DX Mentor podcast is aimed at amateur radio operators (Hams) and short wave listeners (SWLs) who are interested in communicating with or listening to stations outside their own country. It focuses on the practice of DXing, which involves making or receiving long-distance radio contacts. The show provides guidance, tips, and insights for those looking to improve their DX skills and expand their global reach.
Episodes
Episode 107 - Alexander Selkirk Island
Hello and welcome to episode 107 of The DX Mentor – a discussion with Felipe XQ7IR, about his upcoming activation of Alexander Selkirk Island. Alexander Selkirk Island https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alejandro_Selkirk_Island https://www.dx-world.net/xr0z-alexander-selkirk-island-sa-101/ https://www.xr0z.net/ Donate via Paypalhttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XC3GGCFCGMWJW Website: ww
This Week in DX - 10/10/2026
Hello and Welcome to this Week in DX. I’m Bill,AJ8B.The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How’s DXcolumn in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comFW – Wallis and Futuna - Janusz, SP9FIH,currently operating from Wallis Island as
Episode 106 - DXpedition to H49A
Hello and welcome to episode 106 of The DX Mentor – a discussion with Rolando 9A3MR, Zrinko (Zik) DK8ZZ, and Joe, W8GEX and their upcoming DXpedition to the Solomon Islands.H49A Website: https://solomon2026.com/Website: www.aj8b.comReal Time DX Info (DailyDX https://www.dailydx.com/Southwest Ohio DX Assoc. https://www.swodxa.orgDaily DX https://www.dailydx.com/DX Engineering
This Week in DX
Hello and Welcome to this Week in DX. I’m Bill,AJ8B.The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How’s DXcolumn in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com 3Y/p – Peter I - The planned 3Y0L Peter I DXpedition is still looking for 1-2 mor
Episode 105 - ARRL Collegiate Roundup
The ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program (CARP) was established to support and promote Amateur Radio among students and ham radio clubs at colleges and universities. Connect with other students. Further your own interests in wireless communications. Meet professionals whose careers have been influenced by being a ham radio operator. ARRL is your place for access to the latest developments in radi
Episode 104 - Expedition to N4N
Hello and welcome to episode 104 of The DX Mentor – a discussion with NV4C – Ian and WK4U – Tim. Joe, W8GEX, and I will be discussing their upcoming expedition to Sapelo Island off of the coast of Georgia. If you are thinking that this is just an IOTA or POTA activation, think again. Ian, Tim, and his group have treated this just like DXpedition and we can all learn from them.POTA Website https://
This Week in DX - 09/26/2026
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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comJW – Svalbard - JW5MUA, Anna, is currently stationed on Bjornoya (Bear Island) until December. She activates SOTA's sometimes. It
DX Mentor Episode 104 - Review of the ARRL Board Meeting w/NA2AA
Hello and welcome to episode 103 of The DX Mentor – a discussion with ARRL CEO NA2AA, David Minster. Joe, W8GEX, will be joining us. David will bring us the highlights of the July Board of Directors meeting and will update us on a few other ARRL activities. Although David will be using a Powerpoint slide deck, it is only for talking points. Youshould be able to easily follow the discussion via the
This Week in DX - 09/19/2026
Hello and Welcome to this Week in DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comGM – Scotland For those looking for Shetlands, a separate country for the DX Mar
Episode 102 - The 2026 WRTC
Hello and welcome to episode 102 of TheDX Mentor – a discussion with Bill AC0W, Case, W0AAE, and Joe, W8GEX, about the recent WRTC held in England.Youtube & Podcast TheDXMentorReal Time DX Info (DailyDX https://www.dailydx.com/Southwest Ohio DX Assoc. https://www.swodxa.orgDaily DX https://www.dailydx.com/DX Engineering https://www.dxengineering.com/Icom https://ww
This Week in DX - 09/12/2026
Hello and Welcome to this Week in DX for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comGM – Scotland For those looking for Shetlands, a sepa
This Week in DX - 09/06/2026
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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comKH8WW, American Samoa - From September 10–24, the KH8WW DXpedition will operate from Aunu`u Island, the same location as K8K, with op
Episode 101 - ET3AA - V2
Hello and welcome to episode 101 of TheDX Mentor – a discussion with Ken, K4ZW, about his DX adventures in general and the ET3AA Ethiopian Club Station in Particular.Real Time DX Info (DailyDX https://www.dailydx.com/Southwest Ohio DX Assoc. https://www.swodxa.orgDaily DX https://www.dailydx.com/DX Engineering https://www.dxengineering.com/Icom https://www.icomamerica.c
This Week in DX - 08/29/2026
RI1FJ – Franz Jozef Land - The RI1FJL DXpedition team in Franz Josef Land reports a very weak internet connection, causing log uploads to be slow, fragmented, and unreliable on the first attempt. The team has settled into a work routine but is tired. Propagation has been unstable, with strong signals often fading quickly. Weather has been mostly favorable, though windy, with temperatures around fr
This Week in DX - 08/22/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comWe have been waiting for this DXpedition. R1FJ – Franz
Episode 100 - Under the hood of LoTW
Hello and welcome to episode 100 of TheDX Mentor – a look under the hood of the ARRL’s Logbook of the World program. My guests are George, K1IG, and Joe, W8GEX.If you like what you find, please subscribe to always be notified about upcoming episodes! If you have a comment or a question, please drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comBelow are the links that we alluded to:K1IG QRZ page: https://
This Week in DX - 08/14/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B. 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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com Earthquake in Colombia - On August 10, 2026, at 07:34
This Week in DX - 08/08/26
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comLike many of you, I am an avid CQ DX Marathon participa
Episode 98 - DXpedition to VP0SG - South Georgia
Hello and welcome to episode 98 of TheDX Mentor – a discussion with Steve, W0ZB, Violletta, KN2P, and Joe, W8GEX, about the upcoming VP0SG DXpedition to South Georgia. December 2025 - Amateur Radio DXpeditions (ARD) (https://www.ardxpeditions.com/ ) is pleased to announce a major milestone in the preparation of the VP0SG South Georgia 2027 DXpedition. We have successfully signed the vessel contr
This Week in DX - 08/01/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comLike many of you, I am an avid CQ DX Marathon participa
This Week in DX - 07/25/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How’s DXcolumn in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com{Marathon Alert} OH0 – Aland Islands - OH0ERF willbe act
Episode 97 - N4T - The Dry Tortugas Islands
Hello and welcome to episode 97 of TheDX Mentor – a discussion of the recently completed POTA expedition to the Dry Totugas islands off the coast of Key West. My guests tonight are Casey, KJ0NES, Mollie, W3NY, Ron, KC0ZPS, Julius, AK9IT, Elizabeth, N7MEB, and Dave, N9VFR. Here is the introduction as it was listed on the DXWorld website: Look out for N4T team to be active from Dry Tortugas Island
This Week in DX - 07/18/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How’s DXcolumn in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com {Marathon Alert} 3B9 - Rodrigues Island – Sebastian,3B
This Week in DX - 07/11/2026
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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com{Marathon Alert} GD – Isle of Man - K3LR, Tim, and DL1QQ, Sandy, will operate CW and SSB on 80 through 10 meters from the Isle of Man
Episode 96 - Conversation with K9EL
Hello and welcome to episode 96 of TheDX Mentor – a discussion with John, K9EL, about his success at breaking the 3,000 level in the DX Challenge from a small suburban lot. This is a great story and you will learn a lot! As always, Joe, W8GEX, will be with us.K9EL Website https://www.k9el.com/QRZ.Com https://www.qrz.com/db/K9ELDX Labs https://dxlabsuite.com/DX Maps https://www.dxma
This Week in DX - 07/04/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.Registration is now open for W9DXCC 2026, with admission prices staying the same. The 73rd convention will take place September 11–12 at the Marriott in Naperville, Illinois, featuring Friday DX and contesting sessions, Saturday speakers, exhibits, QSL card checking, and an evening reception and banquet. More details and
This Week in DX - 0627/26
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com{Marathon Alert} VP0/H – South Shetland Islands - HF0PA
Episode 93 - E51MWA - North Cook Islands
Hello and welcome to episode 93 of TheDX Mentor – a discussion with Robin Amundson, WA7CPA about the E51MWA DXpedition to Manihiki in the North Cook Islands. If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in both podcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subscribe to always be notified about upcomi
This Week in DX - 06/20/26
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How’s DXcolumn in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com {Marathon Alert} CE0Y – Easter Island will be active fr
This Week in DX - 06/13/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B. For the rest of this year, I am going to pass along a bit of extra information when I let you know what will be on the air in the next seven days. So many hams have joined in the annual CQ Marathon contest that I thought I would help them out, as well as anyone else who is involved in the Marathon. The great thing abou
Episode 95 - Guantanamo Bay
Hello and welcome to episode 95 of The DX Mentor – a discussion with W4WV about ham radio from Guantanamo Bay and the Guantanamo Bay ARC. My guests are Bill, W4WV, and Joe, W8GEX.If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in bothpodcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subscribe to always be n
This Week in DX - 06/06/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for yourweekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B. The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How’s DXcolumn in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com 9X – Rwanda - F8FUA, Alain Esquirol, is active holiday
The DX Mentor - Episode 94 - NA2AA & N9EEE - Remote Operation
Hello and welcome to episode 94 of The DX Mentor – A Discussion about remote Operation from PJ. Our guests are Dick, N9EEE, David, NA2AA, and Joe, W8GEX. If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in both podcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please hit the subscribe button. Another way to kee
This Week in DX - 05/30/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B. 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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com I have some details on the CP7DX DXpedition to Boliv
Episode 99 - DX Marathon Update
Hello and welcome to episode 99 of The DX Mentor – a update on the DX Marathon program. Our guests are Mark,WC3W, Dwight, K4YJ, and Joe, W8GEX.If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in both podcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subscribe to always be notified about upcoming episodes!
This Week in DX - 05/23/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for yourweekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.The Southwest Ohio DX Association (SWODXA)announced its 2025/26 DXpeditioner of the Year Award at the SWODXA DX DinnerFriday night of Hamvention, recognizing an operator who made an exceptionalcontribution to the DX community. The award was given to YL2GM, YurisPetersons, for his solo ZS8W operation from Marion Island. Hi
This Week in DX - 05/16/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for yourweekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How’s DXcolumn in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comXT - Burkina Faso – Harald, DF2SWO,goes again to Burkina
This Week in DX - 05/09/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for yourweekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How’s DXcolumn in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comXT - Burkina Faso – Harald, DF2SWO, goes again to Burkina
Episode 92 - DXpedition to R1FJL
Hello and welcome to episode 92 of The DX Mentor – a discussion with Vasily, R7AL, regarding his upcomingDXpedition to Franz Josef Land, the northern most DXCC entity.If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in bothpodcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subscribe to always be notified abou
This Week in DX - 05/02/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B. 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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com
This Week in DX - 04/25/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comVK9/C - Cocos (Keeling) – Mark, VK9BSA, and Deena, VK9D
Episode 91 - FW5K - Wallis & Futuna
Hello and welcome to episode 91 of The DX Mentor – a discussion of the recently completed FW5K DXpedition to Wallis & Futuna Islands. My guests tonight are Alex, K6VHF, Marc, NC7M, Osiel, NG7M, and Joe, W8GEX. Here is the introduction as it was listed on their website: "The DX Obsessed Group (DXO) consisting of K6VHF, KA6BIM, W7HAN, NG7E, NJ7I & NC7M will be active from Wallis &
This Week in DX - 04/18/2026
The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of theDailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How’s DX column in QST. If you would like a free2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, justdrop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com 3X – Guinea – Elvira, IV3FSG, is QRV from3X3A on Roume Island (AF-051), Republic of Guinea, until April 25. Thisself-funded, single-ope
This Week in DX - 04/11/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for yourweekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.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.com3B9 - Rodrigues Island - VU3OPT, aka OM0GA, Suvarna, is Q
Episode 90 - POTA from Chile with N5NU & K0MD
Hello and welcome to episode 90 of The DX Mentor – a discussion about operating POTA from Chile with N5NU. My guests tonight are Jason, N5NU, Scott, K0MD, and Joe, W8GEX. Aj8b@arrl.netWhatsApp - +5135039901Website: www.aj8b.comYoutube & Podcast TheDXMentorReal Time DX Info (DailyDX https://www.dailydx.com/Southwest Ohio DX Assoc. https://www.swodxa.orgDaily DX https://www.da
This Week in DX - 04/04/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.
The DX Mentor - D-STAR & DXCC
A special panel of guests discuss and review the recent press release from the ARRL regarding D-STAR and its' inclusion in the DXCC Process
This Week in DX - 03/28/26
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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com CY0S DXpedition Update - The CY0S DXpedition started operations from Sable Island on March 18 at 2140Z. Although they intended to us
The DX Mentor - KJ6VU & Station Control
Hello and welcome to episode 89 of The DX Mentor – a discussion with George, KJ6VU, regarding his station control product. If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in both podcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subscribe to always be notified about upcoming episodes! I wanted to pass al
This Week in DX - 03/21/2026
TX5EU - update March 14 - We finally made it to our new TX5EU QTH on Austral Island Raivavae and started setting up antennas and equipment. So far, 5 of 9 antennas are already set up: VDAs 20m, 15m, 12m, the DX Commander, and the 40m vertical. The rest will follow tomorrow morning after sunrise (and a quick coffee...). Operation will start around 6 a.m. GMT (at our far end of the world, it is stil
This Week in DX 03/14/2026
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.comLet’s start with on update on the 3YØK DXpedition from Bouvet Island: Bouvetøya, March 10th 2026 While the previous days weather has b
Episode 88 - The S21WD DXpedition to Bangladesh
Hello and welcome to episode 88 of The DX Mentor – a discussion about the upcoming S21WD DXpedition with Sven, DJ4MX. We are also going to discuss the Next Generation DX Club.If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in both podcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subscribe to always be noti
This Week in DX - 03/04/26
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.5N – Nigeria – Bodo, DF8DX, will be in Abuja, Nigeria, working at the Voice of Nigeria broadcasting station from March 1-10,. Operating under his new callsign 5N7QBR he plans to be active on the air as time allows and will participate in the ARRL DX SSB Contest. J5 - Guinea-Bissau – 124,600 QSOs and 23,800 different call
This Week in DX - 02/28/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.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.comTo say that the world has been waiting on this would be
Episode 87 - The 9U1RU DXpedition
Hello and welcome to episode 87 of The DX Mentor – A discussion about the 9U1RU DXpedition to Burundi. If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in both podcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subscribe to always be notified about upcoming episodes!If you have a comment or a question, please
This Week in DX 02/21/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for yourweekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com5X - Uganda – Richard, HB9FHV,is currently in Uganda for
This Week in DX - 02/07/2026
We have two operations from J5 - Guinea-BissauFirst - DA1DX, Ben, the organizer of the J51A DXpedition to Guinea-Bissau in February/March 2026, shares several updates. The ARRL has approved the J51A license for DXCC, and the LoTW certificate has been received. After clarifying frequency and mode permissions with the national authority and confirming alignment with IARU Region 1 Band Plans, all sta
This Week in DX - 01/31/2026
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.comV4 - St. Kitts - The 425 DX News reports that V47JA by W5JON is QRV from the island until February 3, SSB andFT8 on HF. QSL direct to
This Week in DX - 01/24/26
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for yourweekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.I mentioned previously that I would be addressing two issues, as I do at the beginning of each year. The first is my goals for 2026. We accomplished that last week. The second issue was to share those contests that I have participated in over the years. I have found them to be excellent opportunities to improve your skill
Episode 86 - KP5/NP3VI w/NP4G
Hello and welcome to episode 86 of The DX Mentor – a discussion with Otis, NP4G regarding the KP5/NP3VI Desecheo DXpedition.If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in both podcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subscribe to always be notified about upcoming episodes! If you have a com
This Week in DX - 01/17/2026
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comKP5 - Desecheo Island – On Monday, KP5/NP3VI began oper
This Week in DX - 01/10/2026
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.comVP2V - British Virgin Islands - W5GI, Jonathan,has returned to Anegada Island in the British Virgin Islands and is QRV as VP2V/W5GI un
Episode 85 - 6 Meters and EME w/KJ9I
Hello and welcome to episode 85 of The DX Mentor – A recap with Dave, KJ9I.If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in both podcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subscribe to always be notified about upcoming episodes! If you have a comment or a question, please drop me a note at thedx
This Week in DX - 01/03/2026
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, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comLZØA, South Shetland Islands - LZ1AAW, Ivo, is onhis way to the South Shetland Islands where he will be working during the 34thBulgar
This Week in DX - 21/27/2025
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for yourweekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B. 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 LZØA, South Shetland Islands - LZ1AAW, Ivo, is onhis wa
The DX Mentor - Episode 84 - The WWA Award
Hello and welcome to episode 84 of The DX Mentor – a discussion with Carlo, IK1HJS amd Joe, W8GEX. I’m Bill, AJ8B. In this episode, we will be discussing the WWA - World Wide Award for Ham Radio!If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in both podcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subsc
This Week in DX - 12/20/2025
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 First, the bad news S2 – Bangladesh - S21AM and S21RCsay their planned IOTA AS-127 operation has been postponed until sometime next y
This Week in DX - 12/13/2025
Here is what will be QRV this week:TG – Guatemala - TG9/AF4CZ will be on the air "holiday style," December 7 to January 5, mostly digital modes on 40-10. He will upload his log to LoTW, eQSL and Club Log. Z8 - South Sudan - YI1DZ (aka Z81D), Diya's, contract with UN-WFP in South Sudan runs until March 10, 2026, with a possible 11-month extension pending approval. Due to frequent tra
Episode 83 - DX Hints & Tips
Hello and welcome to episode 83 of The DX Mentor – a discussion with Joe, W8GEX. I’m Bill, AJ8B. In this episode, Joe and I will be sharing DX tips and hints for you to work more DX!If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in both podcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subscribe, like, and
This Week in DX - 12/6/2025
Find out who will be QRV in the next 7 days. Get all the details, where they will be, how to work them, and how to confirm them!Any questions, drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com #DX #hamradios
This Week in DX - 11/28/25
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.This weekend, November 29 and 30, is the CQWW DX CW Contest. Most of the information that I must share is due to operators travelling to remote places and operating in that specific contest. I have mentioned before that a good time to get new ones and to fill band slots is the week before and the week after the contest.
This Week in DX - 11/22/2025
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.Ihope you have been tuning around the bands this past week. It won’t be long until the sunspots start to decline and you will long for the days of opening like we have now! Stay tuned next week for an announcement about a way you can learn some tips and tricks for finding and logging great DX. Each week I try to focus on
Episode 82 - DL7PIA
Hello and welcome to episode 82 of The DX Mentor – a discussion with Pia, DL7PIA, about her journey and her many accomplishments to ham radio. I’m Bill, AJ8B. If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in both podcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subscribe, like, and share to always be noti
This Week in DX - 11/15/2025
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.I can’t believe that Christmas is only 40 days away. That means the CQWW CW contest is only 2 weeks away. For me, that is the pinnacle of contests for the year! Last year, I added 11 entities to my Marathon listing for 2024. I need that many and more this year to keep pace!Speaking of CQWW CW – remember that the week bef
This Week in DX - 11/08/25
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for yourweekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.I had mentioned previously that our DX club, the Southwest Ohio DX association, had just published a special edition of the October newsletter dedicated to 160M. Scott, N4JN, Dave, K3BQ, and Ken, NS7V, each dropped me a note and are now reading the newsletter. You can get a copy as well by emailing me at thedxmentor@gmail
This Week in DX - 11/01/2025
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for yourweekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.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 We
Episode 80 - Ward Silver, N0AX, & YASME
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. If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in both podcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subscribe, like,
This Week in DX - 10/25/25 - Special CQWW SSB DX Edition
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 pileu
This Week in DX - 10/18/25
Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for your weekly Dose of DX. I’m Bill, AJ8B.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 theDailyDX, the We
Episode 81 - PJ6Y DXPedition to SABA
Hello and welcome to episode 81 of The DX Mentor – a discussion with Gregg Marco, W6IZT, about the upcoming DXPedition to Saba Island, PJ6Y. I’m Bill, AJ8B. If this is the first time you are joining us, Welcome! We have a back catalog covering many aspects of DX in both podcast and YouTube format. Please check us out. If you like what you find, please subscribe, like, and share to always be noti
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