TO4K – St. Barts CQWW SSB Contest Activation (October 2025)

UK Team Targets High-Volume Operations from Caribbean Hotspot

Key Details:

• Callsign: TO4K (contest-specific)

• Team: M5RIC, GW4XUM, G3NKC, G4CLA

• Operation:

  • Pre-Contest: Casual operations under FJ/homecalls (e.g., FJ/M5RIC)

  • Contest Period: Full CQWW SSB participation as TO4K (October 25-26, 2025)

• QSL: LoTW only (logs uploaded to Club Log post-contest)

Why This Matters:

• Contest Multiplier: St. Barts (TO4) is a sought-after multiplier for NA/EU stations

• Rare Activation: Limited TO4 operations outside contest periods

• Propagation Potential: Prime Caribbean location for global SSB paths

How to Participate:

• Contesters: Work TO4K for multi-zone/multi-continent multiplier

• DX Hunters: Pre-contest FJ/homecall ops may offer non-contest QSOs

Blog Summary:
This UK team activation combines contest excellence with DX opportunity, offering SSB operators a chance to log TO4 during CQWW 2025. Pre-contest FJ/homecall activity adds value for non-contesters needing this rare prefix.