DX'peditions
A DX'pedition is one of amateur radio’s most thrilling traditions—a mix of adventure, technical know‑how, and serious logistical muscle. If Field Day is a friendly weekend campout, a DX'pedition is that same idea pushed to the extreme. Field Day might mean a couple of tents, a generator, some wire antennas, and operators taking turns at the radio while enjoying good weather and good food. A DX'pedition, on the other hand, sends operators to remote, hard‑to‑reach locations—often accessible only by boat or helicopter—where the environment is anything but comfortable. High winds, salt spray, and rugged terrain replace the park‑day atmosphere, and the operating pace jumps from casual to relentless. Teams run multiple stations around the clock, manage massive global pileups, and log tens of thousands of QSOs. Every detail—power, food, antennas, safety—must be planned, transported, and maintained under conditions that make Field Day look like a relaxing warm‑up.