DX Activity: Major Worldwide Expeditions Active This Month
Several high‑profile DXpeditions are active in March and April 2026, offering excellent opportunities for UK operators:
3XFSG — Rouma Island, Guinea (AF‑051), 11–25 April 2026
E51ANQ — Cook Islands (OC‑013), active now
VP9/AA1AC — Bermuda (NA‑005), 23–29 March 2026
CY0S — Sable Island (NA‑063), 19–31 March 2026
OX3LX — Greenland (NA‑018), 19–30 March 2026
TX5EU — Raivavae Island, Austral Islands (OC‑114), 12–25 March 2026
3Y0K — Bouvet Island, major activation with K3LR and KO8SCA
These expeditions provide strong DX opportunities into the UK, especially on 15 m and 17 m during daytime and 20 m into the evening.

Propagation Outlook: Solar Cycle 25 Still Delivering Strong HF

Solar Cycle 25 remains active enough to support excellent DX conditions on 10–15 m during daylight hours. Operators worldwide are reporting short but frequent openings on 10 m, with UK stations benefiting from trans‑Atlantic and Pacific paths. Night‑time conditions on 40 m and 80 m continue to improve as the cycle slowly descends.

Global Trends: SDR, AI Tools, and Digital Modes Expanding
Worldwide, amateur radio operators are increasingly adopting SDR‑first stations, open‑source digital voice modes such as M17, and AI‑assisted tools for logging and noise reduction. Clubs that simplify digital onboarding—FT8, VarAC, DMR, M17—are seeing the strongest growth internationally. These trends are mirrored in the UK, where digital experimentation continues to rise.

Upcoming Contest Activity (Worldwide)

Several major contests and events are active or approaching, giving UK operators plenty of opportunities:
CQ WPX RTTY Contest — 14–15 February 2026 (recent results circulating)
Multiple DX RTTY and SSB events continuing through March
Increased activity from Pacific and Caribbean islands ahead of spring contest season
These events typically generate strong activity across HF bands, ideal for UK stations looking to work new DXCC entities.