Gear Provided by DX Engineering Helps Make It Possible
The youth-oriented V73WW DXpedition team recorded more than 103,843 CW, SSB, and Digital QSOs (160-6M)—including 2,000-plus RTTY QSOs—during their February 11-25 operation from the Marshall Islands. The QSO total far exceeded the operators’ goals of 60,000.
“A huge thank you to all the hams who have made this achievement possible—your enthusiasm has fueled some tremendous pileups over the past days,” wrote the V73WW team before departing their Majuro Atoll (IOTA OC-029) QTH on February 26. Find more details and see photos at the V73WW website.
The DXpedition was a venture of the Next Generation DX Group, extremely skilled hams who fall on the younger side of amateur radio operators. The team was made up of Philipp, DK6SP (age 27); Sven, DJ4MX (age 22); Tomi, HA8RT (age 26); Jamie, M0SDV (age 24); Yannick, DK1YH (age 22); and the elder statesman of the DXpedition, Braco, E77DX (age 50).
DX Engineering Lends Its Support
Equipment provided by DX Engineering included a DX Commander CLASSIC 2 HF 40-2M Multiband Vertical Antenna (below) sold exclusively in North America through DX Engineering; SCU-28 Yaesu Interface Cables for Linear Amp Keying; and Heil Sound Headset Adapter Cables.
Other corporate sponsors included ACOM, Icom, Mastrant, and 4O3A—all manufacturers carried by DX Engineering.
Look to OnAllBands for more announcements of DX Engineering-sponsored DXpeditions in the days ahead, including Grenada J38W, scheduled for November and December 2025. V73WW operator Jamie, M0SDV, wrote about DX Engineering’s contribution to J38W on his website:
“With their high-quality gear, I will be well-equipped to tackle the challenges of operating in the unique environment of Grenada. This support not only enhances my operational capabilities but also reflects the strong partnership and commitment to advancing amateur radio activities. I am incredibly grateful for DX Engineering’s support and look forward to making this DXpedition a memorable and successful experience. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for this adventure!”
