News! February 27, 2026 All preparations have been completed for the CYØS DXpedition.  The team focused on prepping the guy rings for the Yagi antenna mast sections.  All guy rings have four rope guys attached to them.  It is much easier to do this now than in the 40 knot winds on Sable.  It has been a very challenging, but typical, winter on Sable with high winds and surf.  Wind gusts of 50-60 knots were experienced earlier this week, in yet another storm system.  In preparation for the frequent 40-50 knot winds, the team reinforced the guying system on all antenna masts/Spider Poles.  All 42-inch guy anchors were inspected, and any questionable anchors were replaced.  Each anchor has a pre-installed galvanized eye bolt near the top of the anchor.  The team is in constant contact with Parks Canada as to conditions on the island. Donations in any amount for the CYØS DXpedition are most welcome and appreciated.  These may be made through our website HERE. February 16, 2026 The CYØS DXpedition team has modified a couple of frequencies planned for the DXpedition.  The primary changes were to our 60-meter frequency, which will now be 5.357, and our 80-meter SSB frequency, which is now 3.790. Please remember the team will be working mostly split, listening up.  The CYØS operators will announce the listening range.  The team will also make an effort to listen in the US General band. Packing of all the gear is nearing completion.  The team will continue to fine-tune the weight of the gear, as the team is very close to the maximum allowable weight limit.  As is always the case with travel to Sable Island, the weather will play the determining factor in the schedule. Donations in any amount for the CYØS DXpedition are most welcome and appreciated.  These may be made through our website HERE. February 16, 2026 CYØS DXpedition Frequencies are published HERE and accessible via the button over there . Please note that there are number of high profile DXpeditions scheduled in March and we will do our best to avoid any issues with being close to the frequencies they are operating on.  That being the case, the actual frequencies we will be on may vary slightly from the ones listed. Donations in any amount for the CYØS DXpedition are most welcome and appreciated.  These may be made through our website HERE. February 15, 2026 CYØS team member Lee, WW2DX, is hard at work on the 23 cm EME equipment for the upcoming CYØS DXpedition.  Lee has spent many hours configuring the equipment in a Pelican case.  Lee believes this may be the first 23 cm activity from Sable Island and is meticulously testing each piece of equipment.  Lee advises the moon will be in a very favorable position during the DXpedition on Sable.  He is excited to hopefully provide a new one to many deserving DXers!  Check out the photo from one of his tests: Donations in any amount for the CYØS DXpedition are most welcome and appreciated.  These may be made through our website HERE. February 14, 2026 After the complete testing of all six of the FlexRadio Aurora AU-520M radios, laptops and networking, Glenn WØGJ, carefully packed all of the equipment into bins.  Everything is well organized to make it easier when the team arrives on Sable.  Usually, we have the radio equipment in Pelican cases, but because of the tight weight allowance, Glenn found these sturdy bins which are perfect for transport of the gear.  The upright black travel bag contains all of the high-power bandpass filters.  The coaxial cables shown will go in a large gear bag that the DXpedition team has with the other coaxial cables. The team will have additional updates with photos in the coming days.  The CYØS band plan will be announced on Monday, February 16.  Donations in any amount for the CYØS DXpedition are most welcome and appreciated.  These may be made through our website HERE. February 12, 2026 Yesterday, February 11th, was a milestone day for the CYØS DXpedition team.  Glenn WØGJ traveled to meet up with Craig K9CT, to run a full test of the six new FlexRadio Aurora radios, along with the six new laptops.  All six 500-watt FlexRadios were tested in all modes: CW, SSB, FT8 and RTTY.  Glenn reports that this was a full test of the radios, laptops and networking, and was very successful with no issues.  Radio #6 is set up for both HF FT8 (F/H) and 6M (non-F/H) simultaneously.  At CYØS, the team will be operating SuperFox mode on FT8 on all bands, but on 60 meters, regular FT8 will be used.  As to six meters, Lee WW2DX ran tests yesterday as well, and he was very encouraged by the results. A full CYØS band plan will be forthcoming in a couple of days. Here's a photo of Craig K9CT and Glenn WØGJ showing the test set up: Donations in any amount for the CYØS DXpedition are most welcome and appreciated.  These may be made through our website HERE. February 9, 2026 Lee WW2DX reports he is in the final testing stage on the 1296 EME equipment and antennas.  He reports there is a problem with the rotator that he is currently troubleshooting.  Lee is excited about being able to work 1296 from such a needed location as Sable.  He is also testing the six-meter Yagi and getting it ready for transport.  All else remains on track as each team member has finalized their travel plans. The CYØS team appreciates all of the recent support from foundations, clubs and individuals!  More news will be forthcoming this week.  Information on the team and their plans is always available here at: CYØS.com. Donations in any amount for the CYØS DXpedition are most welcome and appreciated.  These may be made through our website HERE. February 7, 2026 Thank you to all of the recent clubs and foundations who are helping Sponsor the upcoming Sable Island CYØS DXpedition.  The CYØS team would like to thank the Arkansas DX Association, the Kansas City DX Club, the Norway LADX Group the German DX Foundation, the Eastern Iowa DX Association, the Southeastern DX Club, and The Daily DX for their very generous support.  Support like this helps make these DXpeditions possible and the CYØS team is very grateful for the support.  Planning continues to go well for the DXpedition.  Team members are packing their personal gear bags with a keen eye as to the weight of their gear.  Each team member is allowed 42 lbs. of gear and food for their stay on Sable Island.  This is not much weight allowance considering the length of stay and the cold winds on the island.  Five weeks and counting until the team members begin their journey to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Donations in any amount for the CYØS DXpedition are most welcome and appreciated.  These may be made through our website HERE. January 31, 2026 Six weeks from today, the CYØS team members will begin their travels to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Weather remains the focal point of the CYØS team members' attention right now.  The team knows that the weather on Sable will be a challenge.  This was certainly the case on the March 2023 CYØS DXpedition.  The team members are currently watching the "bomb cyclone" off the east coast of the US.  This storm is forecast to have a major impact on the Canadian Maritimes and Sable Island. The team has been preparing for 40 to 50 knot winds, and frequent snow showers, which are a common occurrence on Sable in March.  Since there are no trees on the island, there isn't anything to block the fierce winds off the north Atlantic.  Over the next week, time will be spent attaching the many guy ropes to the five Spider Poles. It is much easier to do this task now, in a controlled environment, than in possible gale force winds.  After the storm this weekend, the team will be anxious to learn the condition of the beach landing area. Donations in any amount for the CYØS DXpedition are most welcome and appreciated.  These may be made through our website HERE. December 10, 2025 The Sable Island CYØS DXpedition team is very pleased to announce major grants have been received from INDEXA and Remote Ham Radio.  The team would like to thank INDEXA and Remote Ham Radio for their very generous donations.  This support from these outstanding organizations is vital to the success of the DXpedition and is very much appreciated by the CYØS team!  Thank you INDEXA and RHR! All work has been completed on the CYØS antennas.  Spare parts were inventoried and then packed in gear bags on Tuesday afternoon, 12/9.  In the next week, all gear will be weighed to see if it is under the strict weight limitations.  The team is allowed 2880 lbs. (1306 kgs) total for the two flights which includes the weight of the eight team members and their personal gear.  It will be close! Donations in any amount for the CYØS DXpedition are most welcome and appreciated.  These may be made through our website HERE. December 8, 2025 Monday, December 8, 2025 is significant for the CYØS DXpedition team as it is now 100 days from our arrival on windy and snowy Sable Island.  The team is wrapping up antenna preparations for the DXpedition.  All low band antennas will be completed and tested this week.  The five Spider Poles have been prepared with guy rings installed every three meters on the mast.  All guy ropes have been measured, cut and installed in clear bags that are clearly labeled as to their placement.  Each Spider Pole will be stored in its own ski bag along with the guy ropes, guy wire anchor posts as well as extra hose clamps and parts.  While this has been time consuming, it has been time well-spent, rather than having to sort through this in the very strong winds on Sable Island in March. The CYØS team is very appreciative of the large grant from the NCDXF!  The NCDXF has supported our DXpeditions for 34 years, beginning with our KP1 Navassa DXpedition in January 1992.  The entire team would like to personally thank the NCDXF for their vision and support that has made all these DXpeditions possible. Donations in any amount for the CYØS DXpedition are most welcome and appreciated. These may be made through our website HERE. The CYØS QRZ page has been updated and we will continue to post content on that page pertaining to the DXpedition. November 25, 2025 The NCDXF Awards $25,000 Grant to CYØS Sable Island DXpedition – March 2026 The Northern California DX Foundation (NCDXF) is excited to announce a $25,000 grant supporting the upcoming CYØS Sable Island DXpedition, scheduled for late March 2026. November 4, 2025 The Sable Island CYØS DXpedition team is very pleased to announce the addition of Ralph Fedor KØIR to the team.  Ralph is in the DX Hall of Fame and holds ten "DXpedition of the Year" awards.  The CYØS team is very excited about Ralph joining our effort scheduled for March 19-31, 2026.  Ralph has activated some of the most remote and inhospitable places on earth.  His bio is HERE on the website. Planning continues to go well.  The biggest challenge is working with the significant weight limitations for the two flights on the Britten-Norman Islander aircraft.  The weight allowance for the two flights is 1306 kg or 2880 lbs., which includes the weight of the nine team members as well as their food and personal gear.  The team member's weight, food and their personal gear accounts for 73% of the total weight allowance for the aircraft.  Because of the strict weight allowance, all team members will be bringing freeze-dried meals for their stay on the island.  Currently, the team gear is above the weight allowance so the team is working on ways to come in under the allowance.  It is a challenge, but the team is working diligently on this.  Check HERE for many photos from our previous CYØS DXpedition.  Donations of any amount can be made HERE. September 23, 2025 The CYØS Sable Island DXpedition team is very pleased to announce DX Engineering and Flex Radio as major sponsors for the March 2026 DXpedition.  DX Engineering is providing major support to the DXpedition by providing low band antennas, coaxial cables and an assortment of parts and materials.  Thank you, Tim, Teri and all the fine folks at DX Engineering! FlexRadio will be providing six of their brand-new Aurora 500-watt radios for the DXpedition.  Not needing a separate amplifier is a huge advantage to the CYØS team as there are strict weight and space limitations on the flights to the island.  Thank you, Lori, for helping provide these great new radios! The CYØS team has once again contracted with Sable Aviation to provide the flights to the island, which is 300 km east of Halifax, Nova Scotia.  Our pilot, Debbie Brekelmans, just completed her 1000th flight to Sable Island last week.  Parks Canada recognized Debbie for her outstanding achievement.  Debbie pilots a vintage Britten-Norman Islander twin-engine fixed-wing aircraft which lands on the soft sand as there is no runway on the island. The budget for the CYØS DXpedition has increased to $110,000.  A fund-raising effort will commence in a few weeks.  Any and all donations for the CYØS DXpedition will be welcome and greatly appreciated to help offset some of the expenses with the DXpedition.  Donations can be made HERE. September 15, 2025 The CYØS DXpedition team is very pleased to announce the official dates for the Sable Island DXpedition.  The dates are March 19-30/31, 2026. Our team would like to thank Mathieu D'Astous, the Parks Canada - Sable Island manager for working with our team and approving these dates.  In the last few weeks, preparations have ramped up for the DXpedition.  The Yagi antennas for 10-20 meters have been cleaned, assembled and tested.  They are now safely stored in their respective ski bags.  Work is ongoing with the Spider Poles and the low band antennas.  Work should be completed with those antennas in October. As we have done in the past, we will personally transport all of the gear to Halifax, Nova Scotia shortly before the DXpedition.  We have been informed by Sable Aviation that the cost of the flights to the island have significantly increased since 2023.  Fund raising has now officially begun for the CYØS DXpedition.  Donations of any amount can be made HERE. Murray WA4DAN Glenn WØGJ