After months of intensive work and extensive administrative consultations, we have officially obtained the amateur radio license. In February 2027, we are heading to Somalia!

On 14 February 2026, our local contact was invited to the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in Hargeisa, where Minister Jamaal Mohamed Jama personally handed over the official license. During the DX-pedition, we will be active under the callsign 6O6X (“six oscar six x‑ray”).

Although the Belgian government still advises against travel to Somalia, several reliable sources confirm that Somaliland, located in the northwest, is the safest region of the country. The safety of the team is the top priority, which is why we have deliberately chosen to organise our activities in this area. On average, the country receives barely 500 visitors per year.

The team currently has a very promising location lined up and is in the final stages of negotiations to make the DX-pedition happen at this site.

A Belgian–Dutch team of 11 operators will be fully committed to making this DXpedition a success once again.

Team:
• ON4AMX | Marc Michiels                                  • ON7RU | Franky Beuselinck
• ON4HIL | Patrick Godderie                                • ON7USB | Geert Cottyn
• ON5UR | Max Van Rymenant | Teamleader   • ON7USB | Geert Cottyn
• ON5TN | Karel Moerman                                   • ON8AZ | Francis Balcaen | Teamleader
• ON6CC | Marc Cosemans                                  • PA3EWP | Ronald Stuy
• ON6DX | Wim Hamblok

We are facing some particularly major challenges; the current global situation is not making things easy for us. In recent weeks, airfares have already risen by 30%. Logistics, and especially the transport of all equipment, also represent a significant challenge under the current circumstances. Nevertheless, the team aims to be active with five to six HF stations.

In addition, we are exploring whether techniques such as QO-100 satellite communication and EME (Earth-Moon-Earth) communication are feasible. If successful, these would be the very first QO-100 and EME contacts ever made from Somalia.

With this DX-pedition, DX-Adventure aims to once again offer the worldwide amateur radio community a unique activation, while at the same time pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

• ClubLog Most Wanted DXCC list | N° 57 Somalia
• The rankings by continent show that North and South America in particular will pose a major challenge during this DX-pedition.

Rankings:
Noord-Amerika: CW: 32 | SSB: 23
Zuid-Amerika: CW: 34 | SSB: 20

• After the excellent cooperation in the past, DX-Adventure has decided to team up once again with the United Radio QSL Management Bureau. For the 6O6X DXpedition, Tim Beaumont will act as the official QSL manager, ensuring a professional and efficient handling of all QSL cards and LoTW confirmations.

• Our website is still in its early stages. Over the coming weeks, we will be adding regular updates and new content as we continue to build it out.
  Make sure to visit frequently and stay informed about all the latest news on the 6O6X DXpedition.

• We would like to sincerely thank Farah Abdi Warsameh, AP photographer (Associated Press), for making his impressive photos available to us.  We greatly appreciate his contribution and the trust he has placed in  us by allowing us to use his images.

• Info via info@dx-adventure.com