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When people talk about the VK0EK Heard Island DXpedition, they usually focus on the sheer remoteness of the location. And fair enough—Heard Island sits in one of the most isolated corners of the planet. But if you ask operators who followed the expedition closely, one aspect stands out above the rest: how incredibly difficult it […]
The VK0EK DXpedition to Heard Island is now entering its final operational phase, with the team beginning systematic teardown of antenna systems ahead of their planned departure window. As of the latest 2026 updates from the expedition site, activity on lower bands has been reduced, with 80-meter operations officially concluded and infrastructure on other bands […]
Scientists returning aboard Australia’s research vessel RSV Nuyina have confirmed that the H5 avian influenza virus is now spreading among wildlife on remote Heard Island in the sub-Antarctic. Samples collected during a second expedition tested positive for the virus in multiple species, including Southern elephant seals, Antarctic fur seals, and Gentoo penguins. The finding marks […]
Seventy years ago, a small team of scientists set sail toward one of the most remote places on Earth: Heard Island, a rugged, wind-lashed territory in the Southern Ocean. Measuring just 368 square kilometres and dominated by the towering active volcano Big Ben, the island sits far south of mainland Australia—closer in spirit to Antarctica […]
The Australian Antarctic Program is preparing for two major research voyages to Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI), marking the most significant scientific return to the remote sub-Antarctic territory in more than 20 years. The expeditions aim to assess the condition of one of the world’s most isolated and ecologically significant environments. Voyage One is […]
Top Band Award Winner Vadym, UT6UD The seasoned DXer has been in so many pileups that she knows the “usual patterns” that the DXpedition station uses to try to “thin out the herd” or spread out the callers so they can be heard (on Heard). This seasoned DXer gets in the log the first day […]
Photo by Dr. Scott Wright, K0MD SWODXA, the Southwest Ohio DX Association held their annual DX Dinner, which is an associated event, coinciding with Dayton Hamvention. At the dinner, NC1L, Bill Moore (SK) was inducted into the CQ DX Hall of Fame as was Jerry, WB9Z. Then the big announcement was made and the VK0EK […]
Our very good friend and world class DX-er, Graham, VK6RO, alerted us to a beautiful Australian Heard Island commemorative: I’m not a stamp collector – but I do want to order this first day cover set. Thanks very much Graham – these are beautiful!
Over at The Inquisitive Rockhopper blog, Bill (AE0EE) has put together a series of posts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) showcasing interesting geologic features and outcrops at Heard Island, including Windy City (seen above). These are meant as a virtual field trip, providing access to Heard Island for all those who are unable to go themselves. The last post in the […]
As promised, once we received the laptops back from Heard Island, we would reconcile all laptops with the master N1MM+ log, and more than 100 QSO’s have been recovered. We hope you were the lucky one – and if you have any questions – please contact our QSL Manager, Tim, M0URX. We would like to […]