Bouvet Island is an uninhabited subantarctic volcanic island and dependency of Norway. A protected nature reserve situated in the South Atlantic Ocean at the southern end of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, it is the world’s most remote island. Located north of 60°S latitude, Bouvet Island is not part of the southern region covered by the Antarctic Treaty System.

 It has an area of 49 km² (19 sq mi), 93 percent of which is covered by a glacier. The center of the island is the ice-filled crater of an inactive volcano. 

I was able to to work Bouvet at 3/8/26 23:11z on 40M FT8 with my OCF dipole. On 3/9/26 13:00z I was lucky enough to catch them with only ~4 calls on 12M FT8 with my hex beam. I received an RR73 in both cases. After 2 days I confirmed I’m in their log to Clublog.

OQRS has opened (3/17/26) for 3Y0K at M0OXO QSL Manager. I now have LOTW confirmation and await a QSL card.

It has been several months since confirmation of my last ATNO but thanks to the hard work of Vieques Island Amateur Radio Club using remote operation they were able to put KP5 Desecheo Island on the air for the first time since 2009..

So far I have been fortunate enough to work KPs/NP3VI on 10, 12 and 17 meter FT8. Confirmation has already been provided via LOTW.

Desecheo Island is a small, rugged, uninhabited island located in the Mona Passage off the west coast of Puerto Rico, known for its dramatic cliffs, dry subtropical forest, and surrounding coral reefs. Once used for military training, the island has since been the focus of major environmental restoration efforts, including the successful removal of invasive species that allowed native plants and wildlife to recover. Today, Desecheo is a protected nature reserve, home to seabird colonies, lizards, and rich marine life, and it is internationally recognized by amateur radio operators as one of the world’s most sought-after DX locations due to its rare status and strict access limitations.

This was a one-man dxpedition using FT8 and some CW. I was fortunate enough to work Yuris on 40M FT8 for #321. I have confirmed via clublog that I’m in his logbook. I have also copied strong signals on 30M but after 2+ hours last not able to work him.

UPDATE  June 24, 2025  Received QSL card and LOTW confirmation of ATNO #321

Update – Marek is now QRT. Eventually worked him on 12, 15, 20 and 30M. Really surprised on the 30M contact.

Confirmed in LOTW 7/18/2024

Confirmed in LOTW 7/29/24

Krishna is on a multi-island solo dxpedition using simultaneous FT8 stations using MSHV software for 24 hour operation. He first went to Lakshadweep Island as VU7A (worked on 40, 30 and 17M). Then on to Andaman Island as VU4N where I worked him on 30M. Andaman has been quite difficult with high local QRN and 1.8 meter tides.

Confirmed in LOTW 7/29/2024

Krish returned to Andaman Island in December 2024 and operated as VU4A. I was fortunate enough to work him on 20M and amazingly 80M! Both FT8 contacts were confirmed in LOTW on 12/18/24!

Update – on Jan 23 2023  Thierry provided LOTW confirmation