While visiting Sri Lanka in December 2014, I met three generations of local Amateur Radio operators. Nelson, 4S7NE, represents the old-school approach to our hobby.

Steve, G7BXU is currently active from Sierra Leone as 9L1BXU.

This is not a Hollywood movie screenplay, not another American dream story. It is a short, but true account of one person's ambitious pursuit of goals in life, with Amateur Radio.

Alan, G4DJX will be active as C5DX from Gambia, 14 – 21 February 2025.

5R8TT 5R8XX Team will be active from Madagascar, October – November 2025.

8J1RL is currently active from Showa Research Station, Queen Maud Land, IOTA AN – 015.

Adrian, KO8SCA will be active as CR2X from Azores Islands, IOTA EU – 003, in ARRL DX CW Contest, 15 – 16 February 2025.

It is commonplace that people smell a rat about successful persons. Athletes are tested for illegal substances, politicians are placed under scrutiny by other politicians, businessmen are always looked upon with suspicion.

Bernie, ZS4TX inform DXNews.com that he will be active as A21TX from Botswana, 23 – 26 April 2025.

Kamal, 4S7AB, is probably the most technically advanced Amateur Radio operator in Sri Lanka. He has also the best antenna farm and a very modern and well-equipped radio shack.