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4W8X Update (23-Dec): The 4W8X DXpedition is over. On Monday, 04-Dec-2023, at 04:59z the last contact went in the log.
Club Log and OQRS: All incoming messages regarding missing contacts have been settled. If you still miss contact(s) with 4W8X, please let us know.
Our callsign 4W8X has been pirated every now and then. Eventually you didn't work us, but the pirate(s).
However, if you once "saw" your contact on Club Log and later it had disappeared, of course we should have a look again.
Else, please request your 4W8X paper QSL card and LotW confirmation here.
Many Thanks for all the contacts. We hope you enjoyed our activity as much as we did. 73 and seasons greetings from DL6FBL and the team.
 

EME (50 MHz, 144 MHz, 432 MHz, 1296 MHz)

When you are interested in an EME contact with 4W8X, please study the following moon forecasts to identify dates and times, during which there is a possibility / time frame between 4W8X and your location. Please note: The best days will be near the end of our operation.
4W8X will also participate in ARRL International EME Contest on November 25-26, 2023.

  • The 7-ele 50 MHz antenna will be azimuth only (no elevation). However we have a dedicated Radio/Amp setup for this band (Icom IC7300 + RF2K-S) and are quite independent.
  • For 144 MHz we'll have a 2x 11-ele group...
  • For 432 MHz and for 1296 MHz, the same 3.0m Dish will be used. Changing bands means mechanical changes to the antenna and some re-wiring to the station setup.

We will decide on short notice which band(s) to use on a particular day. Announcements like operating frequencies will be made right here on this webpage (you may want to bookmark it) and also in the well-known EME chats N0UK and HB9Q. Our moon OP is Seb, DG5CST.

Day (start/moonrise)
Moonrise
Azimuth
Moonset
Azimuth
Band(s)
12-Nov-2023 (UTC)
19:44z
108°
08:32z +1
250°
TBA
13-Nov-2023 (UTC)
20:31z
112°
09:28z +1
245°
TBA
14-Nov-2023 (UTC)
21:23z
116°
10:27z +1
242°
TBA
15-Nov-2023 (UTC)
22:19z
118°
11:27z +1
242°
TBA
16-Nov-2023 (UTC)
23:20z
118°
12:28z +1
242°
TBA
18-Nov-2023 (UTC)
00:22z
116°
13:25z
245°
TBA
19-Nov-2023 (UTC)
01:23z
113°
14:18z
249°
TBA
20-Nov-2023 (UTC)
02:21z
108°
15:08z
254°
TBA
21-Nov-2023 (UTC)
03:16z
102°
15:53z
261°
TBA
22-Nov-2023 (UTC)
04:10z
95°
16:37z
268° **
TBA
23-Nov-2023 (UTC)
05:02z
88°
17:20z
275° **
TBA
24-Nov-2023 (UTC)
05:54z
81°
18:05z
281° **
TBA
25-Nov-2023 (UTC)
06:47z
75°
18:51z
287° **
TBA
26-Nov-2023 (UTC)
07:42z
70°
19:41z
293° **
TBA
27-Nov-2023 (UTC)
08:40z
65°
20:33z
296° **
TBA
28-Nov-2023 (UTC)
09:38z
62°
21:29z
298° **
TBA

** "green color" denotes azimuth directions directly out over water. On all other days the moon is rising/setting over inland hills, not over water...

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