Category Archives: 2018

Dated June 4, 2018 For Immediate Release: Propagation Forecasts: The 2018 DXpedition to Baker Island occurs during the declining side of the solar cycle where propagation is usually much, much worse, nearing the bottom (https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/solar-cycle-progression).  In addition, there are limited hours of darkness in some Northern Hemisphere locations.  However, this is the when our permit is valid and we are planning to maximize the time we are available to work to propagation challenged areas.  For instance, stations will be on 20 meters 24 hours a day. First, thanks to Stu, K6TU, we have imbedded his tools in our website where you can run forecasts specific to your grid square and station… Continue reading →

The EUDXF is proud sponsor of the Baker 2018 DX-pedition. Here we share the latest news from the KH1 team: Dear DXer: We are contacting you because you have supported one of our past trips either directly or through OQRS. The Dateline DX Association is approximately 30 days away from arriving at KH1, Baker Island. Our gear has now all been shipped and our website updated to reflect all operating frequencies, operating plans, and up-to-date propagation routines to ensure you know where and when to look for us. We hope to be QRV around June 27. Please visit us at http://www.baker2018.net… Continue reading →