
Ham and Amateur Radio
DXX Expeditions
Christmas Island is one of the world’s most remote territories, making it a rare and exciting location for amateur radio enthusiasts. Whether you’re a licensed ham operator or a visitor curious about radio communication, Christmas Island offers a unique DXpedition opportunity that attracts operators from around the globe.
Divers Villa and Seaspray Villa offer the perfect location for your setups.
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1. Why Christmas Island is Special for Ham Radio
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Remote location in the Indian Ocean, highly sought-after DXCC entity.
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Clear airwaves with minimal interference.
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Strong international interest when operators broadcast from here.
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2. Visiting Operators & DXpeditions
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Notable international expeditions have broadcast from Christmas Island.
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Operators often attract global attention when “on air” from here.
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3. Ham Radio and Tourism
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Combine your passion for amateur radio with diving, snorkelling, and exploring one of the most unique islands in the world.
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Perfect opportunity for travelling ham operators to combine hobbies.
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4. How to Get Started (coming soon)
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Basic info for licensed operators planning a trip.
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Local contacts
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Licensing requirements (ACMA, reciprocal licensing info).
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5. Amateur Radio Resources (coming soon)
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Links to Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
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Links to international DX resources.
Dxx Expeditions
There have been a number of Dxx expeditions to Christmas Island. They have a wealth of knowledge about the setup and licensing. Click on the link for their individual sites.
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A list here of the most recent visits
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​February 2023
Yuris & Eugene VK9XY
February 2025
Gunter,Elmar,Rainer,Heye,Steve,Alan & Zeljko VK9XU
September 2025
Janus VK9/SP9FIH
October 2025
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