Update November 8, 2026:  Our DXpedition almost didn't happen... We came incredibly close to havingto cancel the whole trip! The reason? Our visas hadn't been approved yet...

Fortunately, Franky (ON7RU) managed to intervene and get everything sorted out just in time today!

All obstacles have now been cleared, and we're finally ready to go!

Our departure is still scheduled for November 10, 2026, and 3X4U will be QRV from Guinea from November 11 through November 24, 2026.

We look forward to working you all on the bands!

See you soon in the pileups!

73 from the 3X4U DXpedition Team

Update October 19, 2026:  Yesterday was another productive day of preparations for 3X4U – Guinea 2026!

We reorganized our luggage to significantly reduce transportation costs. Oversized baggage measuring between 158 and 200 cm is manageable, but anything exceeding 200 cm becomes considerably more expensive.

We also started configuring communication between DXlog and our Elecraft K3 transceivers. The K3S models connect directly to DXlog, while the standard K3 models use microKEYER interfaces.

Next time, we'll perform our final RF checks before completing the packing process.

Yesterday’s preparation session brought together ON4FF, ON4IA, ON5TN, ON6CC, ON6DX, PA3EWP and PA7DX.

Casper (PA7DX) will be one of the operators on the upcoming DX-Adventure DXpedition to Somalia (6O6X) in February 2027.

And yes, we're already up to 43 cases! 

It has been quite some time since the entire Rockall DX Group joined forces for a major DXpedition, making this new adventure all the more special for us.

The 3X4U team consists of 10 highly experienced radio operators, bringing together a strong mix of CW, SSB, and digital-mode expertise. Each team member contributes extensive operating experience, technical knowledge, and the dedication required for a successful large-scale DXpedition. In addition, our 11th team member has a professional medical background— an invaluable asset and an important part of the team when operating in a remote environment far from home.

After many months of planning, preparation, and coordination, we are now entering the final stage before departure.

The equipment is being prepared, the final details are falling into place, and the excitement is growing day by day.

We are almost ready to begin our 3X4U adventure in Guinea!

We look forward to work you in the pile-ups from 3X4U and to give you an ATNO or at least some bandpoints.

We will focus on the traditional modes: SSB and CW."

Operators will be active between November 11-23, 2026, from Lac de Koba, Guinea. The team/operators mentioned are:
  Franky/ON7RU (Organizer)    Karel/ON5TN
  Marc/ON4AMX                        Marc/ON6CC
  Filip/ON4FF                              Wim/ON6DX
  Patrick/ON4HIL                        Ronald/PA3EWP
  Luc/ON4IA                                Cendy (XYL ON6DX) Medical support
  Pascal/ON5RA                           Bjorn/ON9CFG (Pilot)

Operations:
Activity will be on 160-6m, using CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8. Suggested frequencies are:

Station Equipment: 5x K3 transceivers, 5x SPE amplifiers, 5x MicroHAM
Microkeyers, into 2 x 6 band HEX beam @ 9m and 6 element 6 meter beam.

QSL Manager is M0URX.

Direct QSL and LoTW:

    OQRS via PayPal €5.00
    Mailed anywhere in the world.
    Unlimited confirmations per call sign.
    LoTW upload processed within 48 hours.

Express LoTW :

    OQRS via PayPal €3.00
    LoTW processed within 48 hours.
    Unlimited LoTW confirmations per callsign. This option is for those who don't want a card.

You may wish to wait until END of DXpedition to request all QSO's in one request.

Full Log LoTW upload after 6 months

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The team is looking for donations/sponsors......