Update March 30, 2026:  Here is the latest update on the CY0S DXpedition:

The Sable Island CY0S DXpedition will go QRT by 1100Z on Tuesday, March 31. Some of the antennas will be taken down on Monday afternoon.  The Yagi antennas and a few of the low band Spider Poles will remain operational until Tuesday morning. As of 0735Z on March 30, the CY0S team has 97,755 contacts in the log. This represents 166 DXCC countries.  Operations will remain normal through early Tuesday morning, except for 160 and 60 meters. Those antennas will be taken down on Monday. The CY0S team would like to thank all the DX'ers around the world who helped make the DXpedition a success. The band conditions have been very challenging, but the team did the best they could understand the circumstances. Eight band DXCC was achieved with 95 countries on 60 meters.

73, Murray WA4DAN 

Update March 27, 2026: CY0S will be m/m on 2 or 3 radios for 48 hours in WPX SSB contest.

Update March 20, 2026: SSB operations will commence tomorrow.

The QSOs/Log as of March 20th (1737z) from the CY0S

DXpedition have been updated: ClubLog.org/charts/?c=CY0S#r" target="_blank">https://ClubLog.org/charts/?c=CY0S#r

Update March 19, 2026:  Glenn, W0GJ and Murray, WA4DAN are prepping the 160m antenna. They plan on having it in place for tonight's operations. They know a lot of you need this rare entity on 160.

Update March 18, 2026: They are already on the air.

Update March 17, 2026:   Murray, WA4DAN, and Glenn, W0GJ, report foul weather conditions in Halifax this morning.

"Stormy night last night near the Halifax airport. Constant strong wind and horizontal rain. It is that way this morning and it is finally forecast to ease off later this afternoon. Temperature is currently 55 degrees!!!

Glenn, Mike and I are going over to Sable Aviation early this afternoon to meet with Debbie. We will weigh Lee's gear.

As I type this email, we are having heavier rain, strong wind gusts and very restrictive visibility.

Dave with Vision Air mentioned yesterday the possibility of a short delay with our first flight tomorrow morning and that is due to the weather on Sable. Tomorrow morning, Kristina will be advising Dave on the conditions out on Sable.

Update March 16, 2026:  Team leaders W0GJ and WA4DAN met up with Dave Johnson of Vision Air Services on Monday morning and weighed some of the team gear. This gear will be loaded onto the Sikorsky helicopter on Monday afternoon. On Tuesday, Glenn and Murray will meet up with Debbie and Ted Brekelmans of Sable Aviation. We will weigh gear and discuss flight plans for Wednesday. Debbie and Ted have been our aviation partners for 17 years. 

We continue monitoring the weather forecast for Wednesday. Some adjustments may be needed if weather conditions don't allow for flights or delays flights. With flights to Sable, flexibility with schedule has always been paramount. 

73, Murray WA4DAN

Update March 15, 2026:  CY0S team members W0GJ and WA4DAN arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia late Sunday afternoon after a 2300 km drive. All team gear is in Halifax, and the all-important weigh-in of the gear will take place on Monday and Tuesday. Attention is focused on the weather, which is forecast to be very poor, with wind and a lot of rain. Our flights to Sable are scheduled for
Wednesday,  and we hope the weather conditions will improve. Because of the weather, we won't know the status of the flights to the island until Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Stay tuned!

73, Murray WA4DAN 

Update March 14, 2026:   Glenn/W0GJ and Murray/WA4DAN, depart for Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, March 14th, with a planned arrival in Halifax on Sunday evening, March 15th. We hope to catch everyone in the CY0S log beginning March 19th, weather permitting!

Update March 11, 2026:  Travel has begun for the CY0S team. Glenn W0GJ departed his home in Iowa in the very early hours of Wednesday morning, enroute to North Carolina to meet up with WA4DAN. Glenn is projected to arrive at the home of WA4DAN by late Thursday afternoon. On Friday, Glenn and Murray will go through the checklist of all gear. This includes the long ski bags with the antennas and Spider Poles. Each bag will be opened, inventoried and weighed to make sure all is accounted for. In the ski bags are the antennas, Spider Poles, guy rings with guy ropes already measured and attached with 42-inch-long wood guy stakes for the loose sand on Sable. Glenn and Murray begin their long drive to Nova Scotia on Saturday morning with projected arrival by late afternoon on Monday.  

The team members continue to monitor the weather forecast for Halifax, Nova Scotia, as well Sable Island. The extended forecast is for rain on Monday and Tuesday. The flights to the island are scheduled for Wednesday, March 18. A weigh-in of the team gear will be conducted on Tuesday at our aviation partner's hangers. Thank you to Sable Aviation and Vision Air Services for working with us again on this expedition!

73, Murray WA4DAN

Update March 6, 2026:   All team gear and personal gear is packed and ready for CY0S! W0GJ and WA4DAN begin their travel to Halifax, Nova Scotia in one week. The CY0S team is excited and ready for the challenge. It won't be easy but it sure will be exciting. Sable is a beautiful island, even in the winter. Even though the marram grass will be brown, there is a lot to see with the many thousands of grey seals and 500+ horses. Sable has a beautiful crescent shape and it is a spectacular sight from the air.  

Update February 27, 2026:   All preparations have been completed for the CY0S DXpedition. The team focused on prepping the guy rings for the Yagi antenna mast sections. All guy rings have four rope guys attached to them. It is much easier to do this now than in the 40 knot winds on Sable. It has been a very challenging, but typical, winter on Sable with high winds and surf. Wind gusts of 50-60 knots were experienced earlier this week, in yet another storm system. In preparation for the frequent 40-50 knot winds, the team reinforced the guying system on all antenna masts/Spider Poles. All 42-inch guy anchors were inspected, and any questionable anchors were replaced. Each anchor has a pre-installed galvanized eye bolt near the top of the anchor. The team is in constant contact with Parks Canada as to conditions on the island.

73, Murray WA4DAN

Update February 24, 2026:  The weather has been especially challenging on Sable Island this winter. The island experienced another Nor'easter the last couple of days with very strong winds and large waves. This waves have once again compromised the landing area on the beach. Hopefully, this will be a short term situation and the weather will become a little more tranquil. The CY0S team will be closely monitoring the weather right up to departure time to the island. It's amazing to look at the aerial photos of the island and realize how narrow a ribbon of sand it is, especially in times of storms with large, crashing waves. We have been on the island when the buildings just shuddered in the strong winds. Sable can be a very inhospitable place!! Stay tuned.... 

Update February 20, 2026:  The CY0S DXpedition team has modified a couple of frequencies planned for the DXpedition. The primary changes were to our 60-meter frequency, which will now be 5.357, and our 80-meter SSB frequency, which is now 3.790. Please remember the team will be working mostly split, listening up. The CY0S operators will announce the listening range. The team will also make an effort to listen in the US General band. Packing of all the gear is nearing completion. The team will continue to fine tune the weight of the gear, as the team is very close to the maximum allowable weight limit. As is always the case with travel to Sable Island, the weather will play the determining factor in the schedule.

73, Murray WA4DAN

Update February 17, 2026: DXpedition Frequencies:

Please note that there are number of high profile DXpeditions scheduled in March and we will do our best to avoid any issues with being close to the frequencies they are operating on. That being the case, the actual frequencies we will be on may vary slightly from the ones listed. This list of frequencies will be posted on the CY0S website at: CY0S.com

73, Murray WA4DAN 

Update February 12, 2026:  Yesterday, February 11th, was a milestone day for the CY0S DXpedition team. Glenn W0GJ traveled to meet up with Craig K9CT, to run a full test of the six new FlexRadio Aurora radios, along with the six new laptops. All six 500-watt FlexRadio's were tested in all modes: CW, SSB, FT8 and RTTY. Glenn reports that this was a full test of the radios, laptops and networking, and was very successful with no issues. Radio #6 is set up for both HF FT8 (F/H) and 6M (non-F/H) simultaneously. At CY0S, the team will be operating SuperFox mode on FT8 on all bands, but on 60 meters, regular FT8 will be used. As to six meters, Lee WW2DX ran tests yesterday as well, and he was very encouraged by the results. 

A full CY0S band plan will be forthcoming in a couple of days. 

73, Murray WA4DAN  

Update February 9, 2026:  Lee WW2DX reports he is in the final testing stage on the 1296 EME equipment and antennas. He reports there is a problem with the rotator that he is currently troubleshooting. Lee is excited about being able to work 1296 from such a needed location as Sable. He is also testing the six-meter Yagi and getting it ready for transport. All else remains on track as each team member has finalized their travel plans. The CY0S team appreciates all of the recent support from foundations, clubs and individuals! More news will be forthcoming this week. Information on the team and their plans is always available at: CY0S.com

73, Murray WA4DAN

Update February 8, 2026:  The CY0S DXpedition is quickly approaching. The team members are excited as we count the days to our journey to Halifax, Nova Scotia. The team is diligently working on the last minute details. The six new laptop computers are programmed and ready to go. The FlexRadio's have arrived and are being tested. Each team member is packing their individual gear
bags with a keen eye on the 42 lb. weight limit per person. It appears that we will come in under the weight allowance for the flights. Now our attention will begin to focus on the weather and how it will effect our flights to the island. We continue to work the many details with this DXpedition. There is still plenty of time to donate to this expensive operation. To donate, please go to our website at: CY0S.com and click on the donate button. Any donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated.

Update February 7, 2026:  Thank you to all of the recent clubs and foundations who are helping Sponsor the upcoming Sable Island CY0S DXpedition. The CY0S team would like to thank the Arkansas DX Association, the Kansas City DX Club, the Norway LADX Group the German DX Foundation, the Eastern Iowa DX Association, the Southeastern DX Club, and The Daily DX for their very generous support. Support like this helps make these DXpeditions possible and the CY0S team is very grateful for the support. Planning continues to go well for the DXpedition.

Team members are packing their personal gear bags with a keen eye as to the weight of their gear. Each team member is allowed 42 lbs. of gear and food for their stay on Sable Island. This
is not much weight allowance considering the length of stay and the cold winds on the island.  Five weeks and counting until the team members begin their journey to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Donations in any amount for the CY0S DXpedition are most welcome and appreciated. These may be made through our website:

Update January 31, 2026: Six weeks from today, the CY0S team members will begin their travels to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Weather remains the focal point of the CY0S team members' attention right now. The team knows that the weather on Sable will be a challenge. This was certainly the case on the March 2023 CY0S DXpedition. The team members are currently watching the "bomb cyclone" off the east coast of the US. This storm is forecast to have a major impact on the Canadian Maritimes and Sable Island. The team has been preparing for 40 to 50 knot winds, and frequent snow showers, which are a common occurrence on Sable in March. Since there are no trees on the island, there isn't anything to block the fierce winds off the north Atlantic. Over the next week, time will be spent attaching the many guy ropes to the five Spider Poles. It is much easier to do this task now, in a controlled environment, than in possible gale force winds. After the storm this weekend, the team will be anxious to learn the condition of the beach landing area.    

73, Murray WA4DAN

Update January 29, 2026:  We are constantly reminded of how tough an environment exists out on Sable Island. Yesterday, the CY0S team received news that the beach landing area "is a mess." It was reported that ice and frozen chunks of sand are everywhere in the landing area. The Sable Aviation Britten-Norman Islander is unable to land under these conditions. The METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) system is also down. Technicians flew to Sable on the Vision Air Services Sikorsky helicopter on Thursday morning, January 29, to assess the METAR situation.

The weather on Sable has been extremely windy, cold and with frequent snow. Sable is a hostile environment in the winter. This coming weekend the weather forecast is even worse when a well-advertised Nor'easter is forecast to rake the island. Significant flooding is expected on the beach landing area. Currently there are three large storms to the Northeast, East and South-
east of Sable. It is an angry North Atlantic! With the landing area in its current condition, and a major storm in the area over the weekend, the odds are increasing that the CY0S team may need the services of the Sikorsky helicopter. The Sikorsky is a workhorse helicopter but it does come with a very steep price. Using the Sikorsky will more than double the cost of the DXpedition versus the use of the Britten-Norman Islander.

We would be very grateful for any financial support to help with the DXpedition. Donations can be made via our website: CY0S.com

73, Murray WA4DAN 

Update January 19, 2026:  In two months, the CY0S team will be arriving on Sable Island, weather permitting. The first flight, on March 18, will have three team members onboard. All DXpedition gear, except for the VHF/UHF gear, will be on this flight. The second flight, on March 19, will have five team members onboard, along with the VHF/UHF gear. Final preparations continue with team members starting to pack their individual gear bags. A lot of time has been spent working with the limited weight allowance on the Britten-Norman Islander aircraft for the two flights to Sable. The team settled on 42 lbs. of personal gear/food per team member. According to our calculations, we are just below the weight allowance for each flight. Nine long ski bags are packed, loaded and ready for transport. These ski bags contain seven antennas, 12M, 14M and 18M Spider Poles, 42-inch-long wood guy stakes for the soft sand, pre-cut guy ropes and other assorted antenna parts.    

73, Murray WA4DAN

Update December 18, 2025:  Today marks three months from the arrival on Sable by the first three team members. Today will be spent going over the six meter antenna,the needed antenna mast sections, rope guys and associated hardware. March is not "six-meter season" but we will do our best to be on the band and make as many contacts as possible. Lee WW2DX is a very experienced six meter operator so we are in good hands. 

Update December 16, 2025:  We went through all of the CY0S DXpedition gear today and we were able to reduce the weight of the gear. This was accomplished by reducing the amount of redundancy with things like coax, tools, antenna mast sections, etc. Our total weight is now at 2750 lbs. The weight allowance for two flights on the Britten-Norman Islander is 2860 lbs. The CY0S team is quite relieved to be able to achieve our weight allowance goal!  

Update December 12, 2025:  Please visit the main www.CYØS.COM  site for a list of corporate, club, and generous individual sponsors! Any financial support from fellow DX'ers will be much appreciated as this will be the most expensive Sable DXpedition. Costs associated with this DXpedition have really escalated since our 2023 CY0S DXpedition.  We are very thankful for the large grant from the NCDXF and their unwavering support of our DXpeditions over the last 34 years. Thanks also to DX Engineering and their very generous support for yet another Sable DXpedition. The support from DX Engineering means a lot to our team. We would like to thank FlexRadio for the loan of their new Aurora 500-watt radios for the CY0S DXpedition. The FlexRadios worked flawlessly during our 2024 CY9C DXpedition. As of December 9, 2025, we are pleased to announce that INDEXA has approved a large grant to the CY0S DXpedition. We would like to thank INDEXA for their strong support for our DXpeditions over the years. Very much appreciated! Remote Ham Radio has also made a very large donation to support the CY0S DXpedition!
Thank you to RHR for supporting our efforts and making CY0S possible. Thank you!

A Sable Island DXpedition is a challenge any time during the year, but especially in the winter. Gale force winds are common, as is blowing snow. Delays getting to and from the island are very common. At a minimum, delays can last a few days, but sometimes, the delays can extend for a week or more. The key words for this DXpedition are flexibility and patience!! Weather conditions at both Halifax, NS and Sable must be suitable with VFR flying conditions. The Sable Aviation Britten-Norman Islander fixed wing aircraft lands on the south facing beach as there is no runway on the island.

As of December 5, 2025, the low band antennas are being configured and will be tested. All five low band antennas will be tested on their respective Spider Poles. After that is completed, the antennas will be placed in ski bags.

All other preparations are going well. The CY0S team is excited about another opportunity to visit Sable Island.

December 8, 2025: 100 days until arrival on Sable Island, weather permitting! The weather on Sable in March is very changeable so we must be prepared. For sure, it will be cold and windy with occasional blowing snow.

December 12, 2025: All antennas were loaded into individual ski bags along with wood guy posts, pre-cut rope guys and extra parts.

December 12, 2026 at 2200Z: The wind at 2200Z is sustained at 35 knots with wind gusts at 44 knots on Sable Island. This is the kind of wind we have to prepare for in March. Since there are no trees on Sable, these isn't anything to block the wind. We have spent many hours preparing the guy wires for the five tall Spider Poles and the other antenna masts.

December 13/14, 2025: All CY0S DXpedition gear will be weighed so we can run weight load calculations for the Britten-Norman Islander aircraft that will transport the team to Sable Island.

Update December 10, 2025: The Sable Island CY0S DXpedition team is very pleased to announce major grants have been received from INDEXA and Remote Ham Radio. The team would like to thank INDEXA and Remote Ham Radio for their very generous donations. This support from these outstanding organizations is vital to the success of the DXpedition and is very much appreciated by the CY0S team! Thank you INDEXA and RHR!

All work has been completed on the CY0S antennas. Spare parts were inventoried and then packed in gear bags on Tuesday afternoon, 12/9. In the next week, all gear will be weighed to see if it is under the strict weight limitations. The team is allowed 2880 lbs., or 1306 kgs total, for the two flights, which includes the weight of the eight team members and their personal gear. It will be close!      

73, Murray WA4DAN

Update December 8, 2025: Today is significant for the CY0S DXpedition team as it is now 100 days from our arrival on windy and snowy Sable Island. The team is wrapping up antenna preparations for the DXpedition. All low band antennas will be completed and tested this week. The five Spider Poles have been prepared with guy rings installed every 3 meters on the mast. All guy ropes have been measured, cut and installed in clear bags that are clearly labeled as to their placement. Each Spider Pole will be stored in its own ski bag along with the guy ropes, guy wire anchor posts as well as extra hose clamps and parts. While this has been time consuming, it has been time well spent, rather than having to sort through this in the very strong winds on Sable Island in March. 

The CY0S team is very appreciative of the large grant from the NCDXF! The NCDXF has supported our DXpeditions for 34 years, beginning with our KP1 Navassa DXpedition in January 1992. The entire team would like to personally thank the NCDXF for their vision and support that has made all these DXpeditions possible.

 Donations, in any amount, for the CY0S DXpedition, are most welcome and appreciated. These may be made through our website at: CY0S.com

The CY0S QRZ page has been updated and we will continue to post content on that page pertaining to the DXpedition.

73, Murray WA4DAN 

Update November 4, 2025:  The Sable Island CY0S DXpedition team is very pleased to announce the addition of Ralph Fedor K0IR to the team. Ralph is in the DX Hall of Fame and holds ten "Dxpedition of the Year" awards. The CY0S team is very excited about Ralph joining our effort scheduled for March 19-31, 2026. Ralph has activated some of the most remote and inhospitable places on earth. His bio is on the CY0S.com website. Planning continues to go well. The biggest challenge is working with the significant weight limitations for the two flights on the Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. The weight allowance for the two flights is 1306 kg or 2880 lbs., which includes the weight of the nine team members as well as their food and personal gear. The team member's weight, food and their personal gear accounts for 73% of the total weight allowance for the aircraft. Because of the strict weight allowance, all team members will be bringing freeze dried meals for their stay on the island. Currently, the team gear is above the weight allowance, so the team is working on ways to come in under the allowance. It is a challenge, but the team is working diligently on this. Go to our website at CY0S.com for many photos from our previous CY0S DXpedition.

73, Murray WA4DAN

Update September 23, 2025:  "The CY0S Sable Island DXpedition team is very pleased to announce DX Engineering and FlexRadio as major sponsors for the March 2026 DXpedition. DX Engineering is providing major support to the DXpedition by providing low band antennas, coaxial cables and an assortment of parts and materials. Thank you, Tim, Teri and all the fine folks at DX Engineering! FlexRadio will be providing six of their brand-new Aurora 500-watt radios for the DXpedition. Not needing a separate amplifier is a huge advantage to the CY0S team as there are strict weight and space limitations on the flights to the island. Thank you, Lori, for helping provide these great new radios!

The CY0S team has once again contracted with Sable Aviation to provide the flights to the island, which is 300 km east of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our pilot, Debbie Brekelmans, just completed her 1000th flight to Sable Island last week. Parks Canada recognized Debbie for her outstanding achievement. Debbie pilots a vintage Britten-Norman Islander twin engine fixed wing aircraft which lands on the soft sand as there is no runway on the island. 

The budget for the CY0S DXpedition has increased to $110,000. A fund-raising effort will commence in a few weeks. Any and all donations for the CY0S DXpedition will be welcome and greatly appreciated to help off-set some of the expenses with the DXpedition. Donations can be made from our website at: CY0S.com         

73, Murray WA4DAN  /  Glenn W0GJ

Update September 16, 2025: The CY0S DXpedition team is very pleased to announce the official dates for the Sable Island DXpedition. The dates are March 19-30/31, 2026. Our team would like to thank Mathieu D'Astous, the Parks Canada - Sable Island manager for working with our team and approving these dates. In the last few weeks, preparations have ramped up for the DXpedition. The Yagi antennas for 10-20 meters have been cleaned, assembled and tested. They are now safely stored in their respective ski bags. Work is ongoing with the Spider Poles and the low band antennas. Work should be completed with those antennas in October. As we have done in the past, we will personally transport all of the gear to Halifax, Nova Scotia shortly before the DXpedition.

We have been informed by Sable Aviation that the cost of the flights to the island have significantly increased since 2023. Fund raising has now officially begun for the CY0S DXpedition.
Donations of any amount can be made through our website

73, Murray WA4DAN & Glenn W0GJ

We are very pleased to announce that Parks Canada - Sable Island has invited the CY0S team back to Sable Island for another DXpedition during March 2026. Official dates to be determined soon. The team is authorized for a 10–12-day DXpedition. The team will be comprised of those who were on the 2024 CY9C DXpedition. The team members will be introduced in the next few weeks. Murray WA4DAN and Glenn W0GJ will once again be the team leaders. Glenn is already working on obtaining radios. Larry W0PR has agreed to lead the publicity and fund-raising efforts. Bill K5DHY has volunteered, once again, to handle the OQRS QSL cards as well as being the treasurer for the DXpedition. Chaz W4GKF will be the webmaster and our website is up and operational at: CY0S.com

Sable Aviation will be providing the flights to the island. There is no runway on the island so the Britten-Norman Islander must find a suitable area on the south facing beach to land. Flight delays are a very common occurrence! Sable is approximately 300 km east of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sable Island is a dynamic environment, with an ever-changing landscape, but the current length of the island is 40 km and a maximum width of 1km. Sable is comprised entirely of sand and there are no trees. Sable is a cold, windy and snowy environment in March. It will be a challenge!

73, Murray WA4DAN