Update February 27, 2025: ClubLog OQRS is now open. Bureau cards will be available a little later. They have also started answering emails received.

Update February 26, 2025: After two weeks on Majuro island and 103K QSOs in the log, the remaining team members are now flying to KH6. V73WW is now history. A good job done by all. 

Update February 24, 2025: The V73WW DXpedition has officially surpassed 100,000 QSOs, marking an incredible milestone in our journey. A huge thank you to all the hams who have made this achievement possible — your enthusiasm have fueled some tremendous pileups over the past days!

As we near the final stretch, the team has started disassembling antennas and infrastructure, with logistical operations well underway. However, some high-band antennas are still active, keeping us on air for those final QSOs before we wrap up.

We also bid farewell to Jamie (M0SDV), who has now left for home.

A huge thanks to our supporters and every operator who has worked us — your contributions and QSO efforts have made this expedition a success!

Update February 23, 2025: As we approach the final days of our DXpedition, constant antenna maintenance remains a key part of our operations. This morning, the 20m antenna lost its feed, and unfortunately, the 160m antenna collapsed. However, both issues were promptly addressed, and the antennas are now fully operational again.

Weather conditions have been a mix of rain and strong winds. Despite a leaking roof, there has been no significant damage inside, allowing us to continue our operations without major disruptions.

In between radio operations, we managed another trip to town to take care of essential errands, including laundry, purchasing souvenirs, and sending postcards and stamps home.

We are pleased to report that our QSO count has now reached 88,000! Our ultimate goal remains achieving a full 100,000 QSOs, and we continue to push forward with that target in mind. We have also hit 2,000 QSOs on RTTY.

The high bands have been open during the night, a brief 10m opening to Europe, though conditions can change rapidly, with strong QSB throughout the night hours.

As the end of our journey nears, preparations to pack up are already underway. Tomorrow, we will begin taking down the first low-band and receiving antennas, and the gradual dismantling of the station will follow.

On a positive note, our internet connection has remained stable over the past few days, and all QSOs have been successfully uploaded to ClubLog and LoTW. If anyone notices missing QSOs or discrepancies, please do not hesitate to contact us at info (at) next-generation-dx.com. However, please be aware that responses may be delayed.

Despite the demanding conditions, we remain in great spirits! 

Update February 19, 2025:  The V73WW DXpedition team is pleased to report progress from our QTH on Majuro Atoll. Our operations on the 160m and 80m bands are turning to be successful. We’ve experimented with various RX antennas to optimize our reception capabilities.

The weather has been favorable, resulting in reduced QRN. However, the constant wind and waves continue to challenge our antenna setups. To ensure optimal performance, we conduct daily antenna maintenance at low tide, reinforcing masts and securing equipment against the elements.

While the DXpedition is focused on radio operations, daily life here includes more than just QSOs. As we are located on our own island, a part of the team recently made another grocery trip to Delap. Cooking various meals a day for 6 hungry operators and cleaning are part of our routine, adding an extra layer of challenge to this expedition.

We are steadily advancing toward our goal of 60,000 QSOs and are eager to make many more contacts with operators worldwide in the remaining days. In line with this objective, we are excited to announce that RTTY operations will start soon. Please refer to our planned frequencies and modes in our detailed band plan available on our website bandplan

Our internet connection has become more stable, allowing us to provide real-time updates. The live log is now accessible on ClubLog. We are committed to transparency and upload QSOs to LoTW at least once daily. If you notice any missing QSOs or discrepancies, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (info (at) next-generation-dx.com), though replies may be delayed.

We extend our gratitude to the global amateur radio community for your continued support and enthusiasm. Your participation fuels our dedication to this DXpedition, and we look forward to making many more contacts in the days to come.

Update February 17, 2025:  The past two days have brought heavy rain and thunderstorms, resulting in very high QRN levels, particularly on the low bands. Aurora activity is also affecting our signal paths through the north, adding to the complexity.

Participation in the ARRL CW contest has been successful, with 3.5k QSOs logged and uploaded to ClubLog and LoTW. Although this was not a fulltime effort, we managed to work many stations beyond the USA and Canada.

Despite the challenging conditions, we continue operations as weather permits. We aim to return to 160 meters as soon as QRN levels become manageable. We are also QRV on 6 meters.

High bands experienced massive pileups, with 35% of our logged QSOs from Europe across all bands. After SSB pileups, our voices are recovering, and we are prepared for more action. Antenna checks and maintenance are conducted every morning after high tide, including cleaning salt from insulators and making necessary repairs to ensure optimal performance.

We are committed to daily uploads to ClubLog, with a full and final log to be published after the DXpedition. If you find any missing QSOs, please email us (info (at) next-generation-dx.com), but be patient as our internet access is limited, and responses may be delayed. While there is no livestream at the moment, work is in progress.

Thank you for your support and understanding. We look forward to making more QSOs with all of you!

Update February 15, 2025: 

— Limited internet access on island.
— ClubLog and LoTW uploads delayed. Manual upload once a day.
— No livestream yet, work in progress..
— ARRL contest logs uploaded after contest.
— Emails will be answered delayed. Log corrections after DXpedition.
— Please be patient. Team is busy maintaining station and running pileups.

Thanks for your understanding and making it an amazing time for us on the bands! Keep the pileups coming!

Update February 15, 2025: 160m antenna is ready

Update February 14, 2025: The team is in very good spirits, though the antenna installations continue. As of today we are QRV from 80m through 6m. QSOs on all these bands were conducted successfully already. A first try out with a lowband RX antenna away from the shack will likely happen tonight. As we post this, we are currently working on the project in the middle of the night. We are also searching for a local noise source on island which is causing us little interference on the lowbands. The highband VDAs are standing strong against the tide and wind in a very hot climate. Our 160m antenna has been prepared today and will go up just after sunrise in the early morning. Thus, it will be ready just in time for our planned ARRL CW contest effort. Further, there is still no internet availability in the shack due to several crazy reasons. We are on it to solve the issue timely. A manual log upload to ClubLog including LoTW is done once or twice per day free of charge.

Update February 11, 2025: It’s the real deal now – we are on air on 10m CW! Other bands will be on air shortly; we are still setting up other antennas. The live log on ClubLog will be available shortly once internet is available at the radio shack.

Update February 10, 2025: V73WW team just landed Majuro airport, Marshall Islands.

Update February 10, 2025: Team arrived SFO. Next stop KH6 (flight UA1509) where they meet up with M0SDV.

Update February 9, 2025: All luggage is checked and our team is ready for boarding flight UA195 from MUC to SFO

Meanwhile, M0SDV  has already been departed from LHR towards the US.

We love this game, are you ready?

Update February 8, 2025: DK1YH and HA8RT have already arrived in Munich prior to their departure to the V73WW - Marshall Islands 2025 project tomorrow.

We are currently awaiting the arrivals of the remaining team members at our logistics HQ later today. Last preparations ongoing!

Update February 2, 2025: Last updates on the laptops are being done by the team before packing the last bits and pieces into the luggage. We are just a few days off for our departure to the Pacific!

We are very grateful for the support of all involved. Check out all our sponsors at: https://nxt-gn-dx.com/donate

Update January 16, 2025: We are thrilled to announce that our upcoming DXPedition to the Marshall Islands has been assigned the callsign V73WW. Our team will begin operations on 12th February 2025 for approximately 12 days, though times may vary based on local conditions. Stay tuned to Facebook and X for the latest updates and frequency information.

We are offering a special sponsorship opportunity for radio amateurs to support our DXPedition! With a donation of €20 / $20 or more before the irst QSO, you will receive free direct QSL service for your callsign.

QSL cards will be managed by DJ4MX, and we will use ClubLog OQRS, with a direct QSL option available after the DXPedition. Free OQRS Buro will be available later.

In addition, we plan to provide daily LoTW uploads, depending on internet availability, and a live log via ClubLog when possible, giving you realtime access to your QSOs.

We are incredibly grateful to all of our sponsors—individuals, clubs, foundations, and corporate partners—who have helped make this project possible. We encourage everyone to take a moment to visit and acknowledge our generous supporters.

A big thank you goes out to the ARRL LoTW team for issuing our LoTW certificate so promptly ahead of our departure to ensure a seamless LoTW process for everyone. We are also excited to introduce the official V73WW logo, which was designed by Gerrit Herzig, DH8GHH. It is a visual symbol of our dedication and connection to the Marshall Islands. This logo will be prominently displayed on all our media and QSL materials.

Our operations will span multiple bands and modes, providing plenty of opportunities to log this rare V7 entity. For live updates, operational frequencies, and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Facebook and X.

We look forward to making contact with you and logging V73WW!

—
On behalf of Team V73WW, Philipp Springer, DK6SP Team Lead

Update November 16, 2024:  Final Team Member, Preparation, and Logistics Update

We are thrilled to provide the latest updates on the V7 - Marshall Islands DXPedition, scheduled for February 2025. Along with sharing our preparation progress, we are excited to introduce the final member of our team.

Welcome, Yannick Hariga, DK1YH! (https://next-generation-dx.com/team/dk1yh/)

We are pleased to announce Yannick Hariga - DK1YH, from Mettmann, Germany, as the sixth and final operator joining our DXPedition team. Yannick, a 21-year-old radio enthusiast and the youngest member of our crew, is eager to contribute to the success of the DXPedition. ”It has always been my dream to take part in a DXpedition, and I feel very honored to have been
invited to this project. I will serve my team in any way possible,” Yannick shared.

Furthermore, Yannick has already been an important part of the preparation process and will continue to assist on site. His addition marks an exciting step for the Next Generation DX Team, as we are thrilled to pass on our knowledge from previous DXPeditions to a younger operator. Yannick’s enthusiasm is infectious, and we are confident that his multi-mode operating skills in CW, SSB, FT8, and RTTY will be a great asset to our team.

We look forward to working closely with him and are excited to welcome this talented newcomer to our DXPedition family!

Preparation and Equipment Progress

Our team has made remarkable progress over the past weeks, investing countless hours into refining our setup. With the invaluable support of many fellow ham radio operators, we tested several antennas and the station layout. Their assistance has been crucial, and we are deeply grateful for their cooperation. The tests were a success, leaving us confident in the performance of our equipment for the DXPedition.
We are proud of the progress made so far and look forward to getting even closer to our goal of operating from the Marshall Islands.

Logistics and Location Update

All team flights have been confirmed, ensuring smooth travel arrangements.
The team will meet up in Hawaii in early February before proceeding to their final destination on the Marshall Islands. The location has already been secured, and we’ve maintained excellent communication with the local landlord to ensure a seamless experience on site.

Team Meeting During OE1W Activity in Early November

Several team members, including DJ4MX, DK6SP, E77DX, and HA8RT, recently gathered at the OE1W station in Austrian mountains during the Marconi Memorial Contest on 2m. This meeting provided an excellent opportunity to discuss final equipment setup and address important logistical details for the upcoming DXPedition. The team’s preparations are on track, and everyone is in high spirits as we look forward to departing for the Marshall Islands soon. With solid planning and teamwork, we are confident in the success of this DXPedition.

Support and Sponsorship

We invite you to learn more about and support our valued sponsors (https://next-generation-dx.com/#sponsors), whose backing is crucial to the success of this DXPedition. If you’d like to join in supporting us on this exciting journey, feel free to contribute here (https://next-generation-dx.com/donate/). Your help is greatly appreciated!

Stay Connected

Don’t forget to visit our website (https://next-generation-dx.com/v7/) and follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RMI2025/) and X (https://x.com/rmi2025) for the latest news, updates, and special acknowledgments for our supporters. Let’s make history together!

Update September 25, 2024: From September 13th to 15th parts of the team for the upcoming V7 – Marshall Islands 2025 DXPedition gathered for the first antenna preparation weekend at the location of DG8MG and DJ2UR in the scenic Bavarian countryside. This meeting marked an important milestone in the preparations for the DXPedition, scheduled for February 2025. Despite only a portion of the team being able to attend, significant progress was made, even under challenging conditions.

From the Next Generation DX Web page

Erding, Germany - September 1, 2024
Next Exciting News: Next Generation DXPedition to the Marshall Islands
(V7) Kicks Off in February 2025!

Greetings, fellow DXers and ham radio enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to bring you the latest update on the upcoming DXPedition to the Marshall Islands (V7) scheduled for February 2025. As  announced earlier in May,this highly anticipated adventure will see a team of six skilled operators heading to the remote and beautiful Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). The team is set to  operate for 12 days, bringing V7 into the logs of thousands of stations worldwide.

What makes this DXPedition particularly exciting is that four of the six operators were part of the highly successful 8R7X - Guyana 2024 project, which took place earlier this year. You all know this DXPedition due to its massive impact, as it was led by a youth group that ventured to this South American destination. Their success in Guyana has set a high bar, and they’re ready to bring that same energy and expertise to the Marshall Islands.

MEET THE TEAM
Philipp/DK6SP (Team Lead; age 26), Sven/DJ4MX (Co-Leader; age 22), Tomi/HA8RT (Webmaster; age 25), Jamie/M0SDV (age 24) and Braco/E77DX (age 50). A youth op is TBA. All operators can operate CW/SSB/Digi modes. See Web page for more details.....
 

POSSIBLE PLAN
If like their 8R7X operation, activity will probably be on 160-6 meters, including the WARC bands, using CW, SSB, FT8 and RTTY.

QSL Service
Become an individual sponsor with a donation of €20/20 USDs before the first QSO from V7 and receive free direct QSL for your callsign!

QSL cards will be provided via DJ4MX.

They will use ClubLog's OQRS with a free of charge Bureau QSL. OQRS direct option will be available as well - direct QSL requests will be opened after the DXPedition.

Free of charge, universal log upload to LoTW is planned either daily or shortly after the end of the DXPedition, depending on the available internet connection.

SPONSORS NEEDED.
The team is looking for donators and sponsors. See Web page for more details.....