Oct 31
Today was the final day of packing all our equipment for the 3X4U DXpedition. Every suitcase was weighed and prepared for shipment. All PCs were reset to ensure that no QSOs remained in DXlog, and the MSHV logs were also cleared. Afterwards, the complete setup of our five stations was dismantled and carefully packed away. …
Oct 26
Marc, ON4AMX, took the time to build a homemade 6-meter Yagi antenna for our upcoming DXpedition. This monster has a boom length of no less than 9.85 meters! We even had to extend the supporting mast just to get the Yagi reasonably high off the ground… We’re all eager to see how this beast performs …
Oct 26
Today, we received several Bose headsets for our operators, kindly provided by HamSet Italy. We have used these headsets on previous Rockall DXpeditions and have always been very satisfied with their performance. The audio quality is excellent! A big thank you to Alessandro, IU2IBU, from HamSet, one of our valued corporate sponsors, for his generous …
Oct 18
Yesterday was another productive day of preparations for 3X4U – Guinea 2026! We reorganized our luggage to significantly reduce transportation costs. Oversized baggage measuring between 158 and 200 cm is manageable, but anything exceeding 200 cm becomes considerably more expensive. We also started configuring communication between DXlog and our Elecraft K3 transceivers. The K3S models …
Oct 14
Thanks to Filip, ON4FF, we’ll have an SDR running throughout our DXpedition, continuously monitoring the 6-meter band for possible openings. Our 7th PC is dedicated for this job. As you know, an opening on 6 meters can sometimes last as little as 30 minutes, so being able to spot activity on the band and react …
Oct 05
Together with Malal, Franky’s colleague and the 3X4U liaison officer, Franky listened to the speech by the President of Guinea, Mr. Mamadi Doumbouya. Afterwards, they enjoyed the buffet and the celebrations. It was a great opportunity for Franky to experience the warm Guinean atmosphere, hospitality and vibrant spirit firsthand. Franky also had the pleasure of …
Oct 02
The Rockall team wishes everyone in Guinea a very happy 68th Independence Day! 🇬🇳
Oct 01
Over the past few days, Patrick, ON4HIL, has made some further adjustments to the RX system. Band-pass filters are being used for the 160, 80 and 60 meter band. The test reports we receive via PSK Reporter give us a good indication of how the antenna performs during the night.
Sep 25
Yesterday, our main focus was on the computer systems, network infrastructure and the configuration of the Elecraft K3 transceivers. The following items were completed or updated: * CAT control and communication with the Elecraft K3 radios * Configuration and testing of the Bose headsets with the K3 transceivers * Review and update of the DXLog …
Sep 23
The 3X4U team proudly supports and promotes the DX Pedition Trophy, an exciting initiative that encourages radio amateurs worldwide to chase DXpeditions across multiple bands and modes. Together, we keep the spirit of DXing alive and promote DXpedition activity around the world.