April 21 - May 16, 2025 | #11 Most Wanted DXCC
Expedition Status: Halfway to Marion Island
Yuris (YL2GM) has reached the midpoint of his voyage aboard the S.A. Agulhas II, with:
✔ 600 nautical miles remaining
✔ ETA April 22 evening (local time)
✔ New vessel tracker available here for real-time updates
Key Details
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Operation Period: April 21 - May 16, 2025
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DXCC Status:
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#11 Most Wanted (Club Log)
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#2 (CW) / #3 (Digital)
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Support: NCDXF-funded activation
Why This DXpedition Matters
✅ Rare Opportunity: First activation in years of this sub-Antarctic island
✅ Dual Purpose: Yuris serves as SANAP communications engineer during resupply mission
✅ Global Demand: Over 5,000 unique call signs expected in log
Operator Priorities
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Primary Focus: CW & SSB (per community requests)
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Secondary: Digital modes (limited FT8/RTTY)
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Band Coverage: Full HF spectrum
How to Follow
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Live Tracking: Vessel Tracker
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Log Updates: ZS8W Club Log
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Website: ZS8W Official Page
Community Reactions
🔥 N6YEU: "One of my last 5 ATNOs—hope to work you on CW/SSB!"
📻 G3LDI: "Please avoid FT8-only operation!"
🌍 DL2OE: "Need CW/RTTY for my country counts."
Blog Summary
This highly anticipated ZS8W activation sees Yuris (YL2GM) halfway to Marion Island—one of the world's rarest DXCC entities. With NCDXF support and strong community interest in CW/SSB operations, this promises to be a landmark DXpedition.
Source: DX-World.net | Follow @dxworldnet for real-time updates
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