Update December 4, 2025:  The 6O3T activity is now end.
Elvira (IV3FSG) has completed most of the planned tasks in Somaliland and she is on way back home ✈️✨

A big thank you to all operators have worked us .🙏📡

While this activation is closing, there may be more activities in the future, so stay tuned 😊

73 and thanks for your continuous support! 👋

Update November 26, 2025: Great news, Elvira (IV3FSG) is back in Somaliland to complete a few pending tasks.

Time and workload permitting, she will be active on the radio again 📻✨

Please, if you have already contacted her during her previous activation, avoid calling her again, so that others who missed the chance last time can work her  too 🙏😊

Update November 7, 2025: All requests made so far through the OQRS system have been successfully sent to the LoTW platform. Any log corrections or busted calls will be processed in the coming days, according to the requests received

Update November 4, 2025:  Mission accomplished! The team has wrapped up an unforgettable experience in one of the Top 50 Most Wanted countries. 🚀

📡 The DXpedition has officially come to an end!🎯

With over 75,000 QSOs logged, our incredible radio adventure concludes in a country that hadn’t been activated for a long time.

Today the team begins the journey back home. After a well-deserved rest, QSO confirmations will start via LoTW, for those who made their requests through OQRS.

Then, paper QSLs will be mailed out, followed by bureau cards, again for OQRS requests.

🙏 A huge thank you to ClubLog for their constant support and valuable contribution to the amateur radio community.

A detailed article about our adventure will follow soon.

Thank you all for contacting us and for your trust!

73 de IV3JPP · IV3FSG · IV3AZV

Update November 3, 2025: "We’re dismantling the stations — only two will remain active overnight  on 80 and 40 m FT8. Right now, we’re also active on 15 m FT4. Tomorrow  we’ll begin the long journey back to Italy 🇮🇹 after 15 intense days of  DXpedition!"

Update October 31, 2025:  "Hi guys, unfortunately that’s how things are going on 160m!! So far we’ve only few qso with Russian stations, and some EU very powerful.

We’ve tried RX with a loop, several different antennas, and even the 6m one, but no joy…

Tomorrow morning we’ll decide whether to give 160 another shot tomorrow night, or move to 80, maybe even 60m."

On November 3, 6O3T will start to dismantle antennas and stations. By November 4, only one station likely to be on air (morning local), then QRT.

Update October 30, 2025: 6O3T will be active today on 160m FT8 starting at ~14:00 UTC; their sunset. They ask you try to listen to their signal, and despite the loud background noise on their side they hope to make some QSOs.

Update October 26, 2025: We’d like to thank you all for the affection and patience you’ve shown towards our 6O operation.

Despite the high noise level, we’re moving forward with great personal satisfaction, sometimes at the expense of the usual CW/SSB modes, but often it’s a necessary choice.

We’re enjoying good openings on the 6 meters band toward Europe, around 11:00 GMT, with a few shorter ones toward Asia as well. 

In the afternoon, around 15:00 GMT, the SIX band will open again.

We’ve been transmitting for the second night in a row on 80, and have logged several nice qso.

In the coming days, we’ll likely make some tests on 160m, though without too many expectations.

Finally, we’ve been receiving many emails about call corrections and typing errors, our apologies, but this is not the right time. All such requests will be handled once we’re back home.

Update October 26, 2025. (Tnx OPDX): Operators Fabri/IV3JPP, Mauro/IV3AZV and Elvira/IV3FSG continue to be active as 6O3T from Somalia. No official word when the operation will
end, but November 4th was mentioned. As this was being written, the current statistics (as of October 26th, 1300z) from ClubLog are as follows:

Operating Time                                   Number of QSOs        
First QSO: 2025-09-14 14:47:33       Total QSOs: 36,206
Last QSO: 2025-10-26 13:00:02        Unique Calls: 10,435
Number of days: 41.93                       Duplicate QSOs: 3,063 (8.46%)

Mode breakdown
1441/CW, 1107/SSB, 33456/FT8 and 202/FT4

Band Breakdown (%)
.6 80m, 7.2 40m, 9.7 30m, 14.8 20m, 14.4 17m, 25.9 15m, 11.4 12m, 12.2 10m and 3.7 6m

Breakdown by Continent (%)
.5/AF, 14.5/AS, 69.2/EU, 13.0/NA, 1.6/OC and 1.3/SA

Their Web page: https://dxexplorer.net/

From their Web page, suggested frequencies are:
CW  - 1826.5, 3525, 5352, 7015, 10105, 14025, 18075, 21025, 24895 and 28025
SSB - 3790, 7095, 14210, 18125, 21290, 24955 and 28490
FT8 - 1833, 3563, 5357, 7053, 10133, 14093, 18093, 21093, 24913 and 28093
6m  - 50313/FT8

QSL INFO:

OQRS DIRECT QSL
5 (EUR) via ClubLog System
Mailed anywhere in the world. Unlimited confirmations per callsign.
LoTW upload will be processed within 48 hours for unlimited confirmations.

QSL MAILED BY POST TO THE QSL MANAGER:
5 (USDs) or 5 (EUR), mailed anywhere in the world, includes LoTW
Address:
Paolo Del Do
Vicolo Cantarutti 3
33035 Torreano di Martignacco (UD)
ITALY

BUREAU QSL:
Bureau cards are available for 1 (EUR)
Buro cards are mailed directly to each IARU bureau twice a year.

Please use OQRS to submit your QSO details for a bureau card.
Best fastest way to receive a bureau card.

Do not send YOUR QSL card via the Bureau !! –

Please note: NO STAMPs and NO IRC.

Full Log LoTW Upload 12 months after Dxpedition

Update October 23, 2025:  Over the past few days, we have received several comments and messages, both through social media and via email, from operators who believe that our team is active almost exclusively in FT8.

We would like to make it clear that this is not the case.

We truly enjoy operating in CW and SSB as well, whenever propagation and local noise conditions allow it.

Our current absence from these modes is purely due to technical reasons.

We are facing a very high level of local QRM, with background noise consistently above S9, which makes it extremely difficult to properly copy signals and manage an effective pile-up.

We have been testing different mitigation solutions, including filtering systems, improved grounding, and antenna setup checks, but so far, none of them have produced significant improvements.

In the coming days, we will continue to test new configurations and operating strategies, with the goal of returning to CW and SSB as soon as conditions make it realistically possible.

We know that many operators prefer these classic modes — and we share that same passion and operating philosophy.

Thank you all for your understanding, patience, and continued support.

We hope to hear you soon on the air… hopefully in CW or SSB!

73 de IV3JPP Fabri

Update October 20, 2025:  A new team, a new mindset, and the same passion for DXing.

After a period of reorganization, our we are proud to announce that we’re officially back on air! Our team has been reshaped to be more versatile and efficient, with a renewed awareness of the territory and a stronger operational strategy.

With this new setup, we aim to reach and engage radio amateurs all around the world, offering opportunities for get yout ATNO.

During the past months, we’ve worked hard to improve our coordination, refine our technical setup, and strengthen our knowledge of local conditions. Now, we’re ready to put all of that experience into this dxpedition!

Stay tuned for upcoming on-air activities, and updates. Follow on the website and on our social media channels.

73 de The DX Explorer Team

Update October 20, 2025: 6O3T is on the air since about 2130z.  There are no details on this operation, but everthing seems to confirm that it is not a pirate.
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Update October 4, 2024:  Our unforgettable Somaliland adventure
Our Story

Our recent 6O3T dxpedition to Somaliland was cancelled for reasons that we would like to explain to you and which I hope will give you an idea of what it is like to go on a dxpedition, to give the opportunity to work a semi-rare country to the entire ham radio community. It was an experience full of surprises, excitement and, of course, challenges.

When Plans Change

As many of you know, not all expeditions go as planned. Unfortunately, our activities as 6O3T encountered some obstacles that led to the cancellation of activities. Despite our best efforts, some problems have arisen that have caused us to adapt and rethink our strategy, trying to do as little damage as possible. This is also part of organizing a dxpedition !!!

Download the Full Story

We have put together an article where we tell what happened to us, and try to share what for us were 12 interminable days, marked by multiple different emotions and moods

To access the story and learn more about our experiences, please click on our logo below download the PDF.

Update September 22, 2024: We apologize for the silence in our communications.

Given the very dangerous circumstances, in which the entire team found itself, we decided to wait until we arrived in safe territory, to send the information that everyone was waiting for, and  obviously to anticipate the return, in agreement also with the institutional contacts we had.

Obviously the operations were cancelled, the whole team is in good health, although mentally very stressed by the definitely traumatic experience that happened to us, although all precautions had been implemented. When you travel the world, the unexpected is just around the corner !!!

The team now, is on its way to Europe.

As soon as each operator has arrived home, it will be our pleasure/duty to share with the whole ham radio community, our terrible experience in a land where no one is in charge, but at the same time everyone has a say.

We thank everyone for your messages of support.

Update September 16, 2024: Good morning everyone, we had some delays due to Friday, which is a public holiday here, and Saturday, which was a religious holiday, so all public offices were closed. Yesterday and today we worked with the local authorities, and had a meeting with the Minister of Telecommunications, in order to speed up the release of the equipment, which has already been inspected.
Unfortunately, these are technical issues that have to be dealt with in local times and ways. However, we are confident that we will be able to resolve the various tasks by tomorrow. 

Update September 13, 2024: Reassuring Our Supporters

We want to take a moment to reassure everyone who might be worried about our current situation. Despite any concerns about our well-being or the status of our operations, we are happy to report that our entire team is safe, well-fed, and in good health.

Current Status: 
As is often the case when traveling with a lot of material, we have to wait for customs processes to be completed according to the rules of the country kindly hosting us. While this is not an ideal situation, but it is a normal part of the process and, as expected, it will take a few days before everything is completed.

Looking Ahead: On-Air Operations
Of course, our goal is to be back on the air as soon as possible.
We appreciate your patience during this period, and although we cannot provide exact dates at this time, but we are optimistic that we will be on-air in the next few days.

We thank you for staying with us and CU on the bands.

Update August 29, 2024: All antennas are now packed, including a 7-element beam for 6m. They are finalising the last details, and the correct setup of the 5 stations that will be on air during the dxpedition, which includes SSB, CW and FT8. Meanwhile, regarding SuperFox mode they say: "Having carefully weighed up the pros and cons of using SuperFox mode, while recognising that if developed, it could become a high standard, at the moment we feel it is still too young. It is for this reason that we will use the MHSV software during DXpedition."

Update August 6, 2024: Dates set to September 9-30, 2024.

Suggested frequencies are:
 CW  : 1826.5, 3525, 7015, 10105, 14025, 18065, 21025, 24895 and 28025
 SSB : 3790, 7097, 14210, 18130, 21290, 24955 and 28490
  FT8: 1833, 3563, 7053, 10133, 14093, 18093, 21093, 24913, 28093 and 50313

  For FT8 mode we use WSJT-X – Fox/Hound Mode – You must transmit above 1,000hz.
  We will operate at or near these frequencies +/- QRM or frequency in use.
  We will be using Split operation, Please listen for the operator’s announcements and use your full callsign when calling.

QSL INFO:
  DIRECT QSL:
  5 (EUR) via Paypal
  Mailed anywhere in the world. Unlimited confirmations per call sign.
  LoTW upload will be processed within 48 hours for unlimited confirmations.

FAST LoTW:
  via OQRS 4 (EUR)
  LoTW processed within 48 hours.
  LoTW confirmations per call sign.

Full Log LoTW Upload 12 months after Dxpedition

QSL MAILED BY POST TO THE QSL MANAGER:
  5 (USDs) or 5 (EURs), mailed anywhere in the world, includes LoTW

  Address: Paolo del Do
           Postal Office 
           33030 Moruzzo (UD)
           ITALY

BUREAU QSL:
  Bureau cards are available for 2 (EUR)
  Buro cards are mailed directly to each IARU bureau twice a year.

Please use OQRS to submit your QSO details for a bureau card.
Best fastest way to receive a bureau card.

Do not send YOUR QSL card via the Bureau !!

Update March 2, 2024: Website available.

Update January 31, 2024: Looking for young radio operators for our next DXpedition!
Are you a radio enthusiast and have always dreamed of participating in a real dxpedition?
Our team is getting ready for the next DXpedition, an 'adventure in a remote location and in a setting that is sure to be exciting.
Thanks to the generous support of the major foundations and clubs, we are looking for young hamradio operators who wish to embark on a unique and highly formative experience.
Requirements:
- Passionate about radio and technology
- Age between 18 and 30 years old
- Working knowledge and practice in cw
- Be hungry of radio and dx
- Knowledge of the English language
- Willingness to travel and passport in hand
- Team spirit and good communication skills
- Good health
What we offer:
- Training and educational opportunities to increase one's skills, both as an operator and as a dxpedition organizer
- Hands-on experience in an international and challenging environment
- Full financial coverage for travel and accommodation during the DXpedition
- Opportunity to actively contribute to the success of our activity
If you think you could be part of our team, please send us your application, with a brief introduction and a description of your hamradio experience to: info@6o3t.com
Don't miss this opportunity.
6O3T Team.

Update January 24, 2024: Somaliland is one of the 5 states that make up the de-facto country called Somalia. A difficult territory that has never been spared from war and famine.

An exciting and complicated DXpedition, in a turbulent territory, and not always easy to activate.

According to ClubLog rankings, Somalia ranks 53rd on the most wanted List, and with various requests on digital modes, NA / JA area, 6 meters and low bands.

Updates in their Facebook. 

An operation from Northern Somalia (Somaliland) has been recently announce, taking place in early 2024.  The plan is to have up to six stations active from 160 to 6m in a location with plenty of space for antennas.

More information when available.