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It is a true joy to see new enthusiasts of Amateur Radio, the only hobby that is both educative for the individual and beneficial for the society, global and non-profit, technically advanced and enhancing human cooperation, egalitarian and at the same time select.

Combining a DXpedition with a holiday is always a good idea. This year the choice fell on Mauritius, a perfect holiday destination.

Peter, F4GPK is currently active as FY/F4GPK from Kourou, French Guiana.

Felix, DL5XL will be active again as DP1POL, from Neumayer Station III, Antarctica, 12 January - 15 February 2025.

Rainer, SM2DMU, is no doubt the single person who has done most to promote and boost serious contesting in Sweden.

Luca Aliprandi, IK2NCJ, is back! In this much-anticipated Part Two, Luca joins us live from the renowned D4C superstation in Cape Verde

Darren, VK4MAP will be active as H40DA from Pigeon Island, IOTA OC - 065, Temotu, early part 2025.

Jim, N6TJ will be active as KH6LC from Hawaiian Islands, IOTA OC - 019 in ARRL DX CW Contest, 15 - 16 February 2025.

F5NVF will be active as TY5C from Benin, 10 January - 2 April 2025.

JE6KPN will be active as T88KK from Palau, 10 - 16 January 2025.

F5PLC is currently active as FR/F5PLC from Reunion Island, IOTA AF - 016.

ZK3ZK Team planning to be active from Tokelau Islands, IOTA OC - 048, around mid June 2025.

Bruce, K0BJ will be active as ZF2BJ, from Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands, IOTA NA - 016, 5 - 17 January 2025.

FS/VA3QSL will be active from Saint Martin Island, IOTA NA - 105, 16 February - 4 March 2025.

VA3QSL will be active from Sint Maarten Island, IOTA NA-105, 27 January - 16 February 2025 as PJ7/VA3QSL.