Update May 5, 2025: Big week out here on Wake Island! Richard (KR4CDI) and I made our first FT8 contacts using the new Icom IC-7300 and WSJT-X setup today. Might even be the first FT8 QSO from Wake—still checking on that. Either way, we’re on the air and testing the waters with the digital modes.

Upcoming Activity

• 08 May ~ 07:00 - 09:00, 30m (CW or FT8… tough choice)

• 11 May ~ 19:30 - 23:00, 12m SSB

73, Allen – KH7AL/KH9

Update April 26, 2025: This week, 17 meters lit up—over 230 QSOs logged in just two hours, with contacts ranging from Fiji and Costa Rica to Finland and Japan. It felt good to be back on the band after a bit of a break.

Upcoming operating times (UTC):

    27 April ~ 07:00 - 09:00, 20m SSB
    04 May ~ off day for antenna building
    08 May ~ 07:00 - 09:00, 30m CW
    11 May ~ 19:30 - 23:00, 12m SSB

Also, in true "can't sit still" fashion, I built a trail. Yes, with a machete. It winds through a patch of forest near the old comms building—about 2km of shade and solitude. A great spot for running... or pretending you're in a Japanese forest doing Shinrin-yoku.

KH7AL posts the following information (edited): I’m back on Wake Island and couldn’t be happier to be surrounded by water, the warm breeze, and ready to get back on the air.

Upcoming On-Air Schedule: All times listed are UTC.

    20 April ~ 07:00 - 09:00, 12m SSB
    20 April ~ 19:30 - 23:59, 10m SSB

Would love to make a contact if you’re around—or just hear what projects you’re working on too.

Catch you on the air or in the comments on my blog!

73, Allen ~ KH7AL and back on KH9