20261108 Nov DXpeditions..

20261108 Nov DX peditions.. 

Hello everyone, this is Mako, JJ5IZX.

We haven't achieved any major results since the electrical work was completed, but for now, I'm actively chasing any DX stations I can hear (or see on the waterfall).

The other day, IZY managed to work 5R8IC (Madagascar). 

Following her lead, I also managed to log them on 40m FT8. Normally, it would have been an easy QSO, but the pileup was intense, making the operating conditions far from ideal. 

Still, I'm glad I could finally bag them.

On the other hand, what has IZY been up to? 

Maybe it's the reward for her rare early morning session (lol), 

but she successfully worked 7X2RF (Algeria).

7X2RF Algeria Bachir Taleb Hai el annassers - Bt 809 sous sol Kouba Algiers 16052 Algeria QSL: EA7FTR Email: Use mouse to view.. Ham Member Lookups: 172786

Now, here is a highlight from our recent operations.

<WALLIS & FUTUNA ISLANDS>

FW3GT Wallis and Futuna Islands Gavin GM3GAV 31/10/2026 - 13/11/2026 Futuna OC-118 Wallis and Futuna Islands QSL: via M0OXO Page managed by GM3GAV Lookups: 86234

Yesterday evening, FW3GT was on 10m CW. 

IZY challenged them first and successfully completed the QSO!

However, the exact moment I (IZX) started transmitting, they started calling "CQ FW3GT UP EU EU" targeting only Europe. 

The attached image shows exactly what happened then.

After that, EU stations worked them one after another, leaving me with no choice but to back off and wait for the next opportunity.

I have summarized our track record for this DXpedition in a table below.

Looking at this, you can probably see the capabilities and tendencies of our station. 

We seem to be a bit weak on the low bands (though timing plays a big part too).

Since we often get buried in CW pileups, our operation has become mostly focused on FT8.

By the way, IZY has now become a completely "silent" operator who never uses phone (lol).

• She used to do 2m FM and EchoLink back in the day, but it didn't seem to suit her taste.
• She does operate CW, but since her transmitting speed is tied to her receiving speed, her response tends to be on the slower side.
• Once, she tried PC keying for a faster exchange, but ended up in a situation where she couldn't copy the lightning-fast callback from the other end...
  Because of this, she now always operates using a decoding app alongside recording the QSO audio.

This autumn is packed with attractive DXpeditions.

Most recently, I was trying to work 9X5KM (Rwanda) on 30m FT8.

9X5KM Rwanda ALAIN "Al" ESQUIROL KIGALI Rwanda QSL: LOTW , Direct , Buro . Email: Use mouse to view.. Page managed by F8FUA Lookups: 124093

Unfortunately, the pileup was absolute chaos, and I had to retreat this time (maybe I should have persisted a little longer).

Since I had a work shift scheduled today, I went QRT at 22:00 UTC.

Oh... last news!!

We got E51WL(North cook Is.) ...on 12m FT4!!  Many thanks Warwick san 73 : ) 

E51WL North Cook Islands Warwick Latham Penrhyn Atoll COOK ISLANDS North Cook Islands QSL: 164mack@gmail.com Email: Use mouse to view.. Ham Member Lookups: 366727