The Czech DX Team is preparing a DXpedition to Mozambique, signing C8K. On-air activity is planned for 10–20 November 2026, with full operation from all stations scheduled for 12–18 November.
The team arrives on 9 November and departs on 20 November. 10–11 November is set aside for antenna building with limited on-air activity, and 19–20 November for dismantling, again with limited activity.
Operators: OK1BOA, OK1FCJ, OK1CRM, OK1GK, OK2ZA, OK2ZC, OK2ZI, OK6DJ.
Bands and modes
Announced bands are 160–6m, including 60m, plus the QO-100 satellite. Modes: CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, FT4 and PSK. The team's main focus is on the low bands.
Equipment
- Radios: Elecraft K3, two Kenwood TS-480HX, SunSDR2 DX, SunSDR PRO, four Icom IC-705 and a Yaesu FTdx10.
- Amplifiers: six JUMA PA1000.
- Antennas: 5-element Yagi for 6m, 4-element Yagi for 10m, three Spiderbeams for 20–10m including WARC, 2-element Yagi for 17/15/12m, two phased verticals each for 30m and 40m, and verticals for 80m and 160m with 10 radials.
- Receive: three Beverages and an RX vertical.
QSL and online log
QSL via OK6DJ, OQRS and LoTW. Where local internet allows, the log will be uploaded to Club Log Live Stream.
According to the team, everyone who supports the DXpedition with at least 15 EUR before it starts will receive a direct QSL and LoTW confirmation regardless of the number of QSOs. If the DXpedition does not take place, all contributions will be refunded.
Sources: official Czech DX pedition website, DX-World.