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DX-ing is about contacting people who live in distant places. The more exotic place one can reach by radio waves, the more exciting it is.

"This project actually started in February 2013, under the scorching heat of Uganda. I was in Entebbe involved with the 5X8C DXpedition alongside the other F6KOP operators. A long series of unanswered calls got suddenly interrupted by the ringing of my phone.

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.

The Yasme Excellence Award is presented to individuals who, through their own service, creativity, effort and dedication, have made a significant contribution to amateur radio. The contribution may be in recognition of technical, operating or organizational achievement, as all three are necessary for amateur radio to grow and prosper.

While visiting Sri Lanka in December 2014, I met three generations of local Amateur Radio operators. Nelson, 4S7NE, represents the old-school approach to our hobby.

Kamal, 4S7AB, is probably the most technically advanced Amateur Radio operator in Sri Lanka. He has also the best antenna farm and a very modern and well-equipped radio shack.

We decided to look for a fly-in destination where we could carry all our equipment as hand and hold baggage, and with a DXCC that was wanted by much of the world.

Mount Athos update: SV1DPI, Kostas, says, "We tried hard to repair the antenna. We sent a new controller to Monk Apollo and he changed it.

There are many illustrated reports from DXpeditions, but rarely can we see a DXpeditioneer at home. I visited Tamas, HA7RY in his home near Budapest in Hungary.

I have known Pulu, D44AC for fifteen years now. It was a coincidence that when I decided to visit the home country of the barefoot singer Cesaria Evora, who toured Europe at the end of the 90s

Amateur radio Video ARI 1962

I operated from the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde for just three days whilst on holiday there in November 2013.

This is not a story about contesting. I do like contests, and in my opinion every Amateur Radio operator should participate in a contest at least a few times in his/her lifetime.

Just to let you know that I am finalizing my tour in Sierra Leone, will be returning on 1st June, so another month.

In 1864, as Abraham Lincoln fought for re-election during the Civil War, he was eager to admit Nevada to the Union because of its pro-Unionist and largely Republican sympathies.