Overview
My 2026 DXpedition to Eleuthera Island, Bahamas.
- Callsign: C6AFD
- Dates: March 24, 2026 to March 31, 2026
- Grid: FL14wu
- Focus:
- SSB & FT8 on 40–10m
- CQ WPX SSB
My 2026 DXpedition to Eleuthera Island, Bahamas.
After applying back in November, my Bahamas license finally came through: C6AFD. I submitted the application on November 21, 2025, and it took nearly two months to process. Not fast, but not terrible either. The important thing is it’s done, and now I have a real callsign to put on the air from Eleuthera. With the license sorted, all the major logistics are now locked in: House rental is confirmed with the property owner Steve connected me with. Airline tickets are booked: CVG → MIA → GHB on March 24, returning March 31. Car rental is reserved at Governor’s Harbour. This thing is actually happening. ...
The origin story and early logistics for my first DXpedition.