Gregg Marco W6IZT has participated in some of ham radio’s most well-known DXpeditions—and a few dozen vacation-style ones too. From his ridge-top shack in rural Georgia, he’s spent the last two decades blending deep technical chops with a passion for the hobby. But his latest venture—PJ6Y from Saba Island—isn’t just another stamp in the logbook. It’s the next step in a generational handoff that began with 3D2Y Rotuma. In this episode, W6IZT joins Q5 to talk about how, at 70 years old, his approach to DXpeditioning is all about putting young operators in charge. His new model leans into mentorship and real-time problem solving. The PJ6Y team includes first-time DXpeditioners from nine countries. Thanks to partnerships with Youth on the Air and a growing off-island remote crew operating through Next Gen RIBs, they’re learning what it really takes to build, troubleshoot, and run an expedition. Gregg recounts the spark that started it all (his wife, Wendy), the stethoscope used to diagnose a seawater-soaked tuner, and the makeshift shelter roof ripped off mid-contest. These aren’t just stories—they’re signals of a deeper shift. With young hams now leading workshops, designing station schedules, and preparing for future trips with no “old man” supervision, W6IZT is quietly rewriting what it means to be seasoned. Join the conversation—and subscribe to Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio to follow the voices shaping the future of DXing.
This event sounds amazing! @W6IZT Thanks for putting this together with Youth On The Air. @W1DED Thanks for putting this video together! This truly shapes the future of ham radio!
Saludos especiales Gregg, y de todo corazón muchos éxitos en estos buenos proyectos que te caracterizan conocí tu pasión y tu trabajo en el hobby de la radio en Malpelo Colombia (HK0NA) Éxitos amigo. Atte: HK3ORE ( Gus)
Saludos. METRO Mi papá nos a comentado lo bien que la pasan en esas expediciones ( HK0NA) felicitaciones suerte en todos sus proyectos. H3LA ( Leticia.)
