Visit & DX
Welcome Visiting Hams!
Cayman is a dream for DXers and Parks on the Air (POTA) activators, with its low noise and sandy beaches. There are more than 40 POTA locations and friendly local operators who call Cayman Islands their QTH.
Best Locations
- Public Beach, Seven Mile
- Pedro St. James Boardwalk
- Barkers National Park
Operating from Cayman
The Cayman Islands is a CEPT member and has reciprocal licensing agreements with many countries.
Visitors can operate with a ZF/ prefix, e.g. ZF/
For official questions, please contact OfReg via email licensing@ofreg.ky.
Visitor Licensing
- Callsign Prefix: Visitors receive a ZF2 callsign.
- Who qualifies: Citizens of CEPT countries, the USA, Canada, and the UK, who wish to operate longer than 90 days.
- How to apply:
- Download the visitor application form
- Visit the OfReg licensing website for details
Resident Licensing
Want a Cayman callsign? 👉 Click here to learn about resident license requirements and how to join the club.
Popular DX Spots
Cayman Brac - ZF9
Little Cayman - ZF8
Grand Cayman - ZF1
POTA Sites: Multiple parks available for activation
POTA Locations
The Cayman Islands has over 40 Parks on the Air (POTA) locations perfect for activations. Each location includes detailed information about access, facilities, operating conditions, and photos to help you plan your activation.
Our dedicated POTA section includes:
- Interactive map of all POTA locations
- Detailed information for each park including photos and operating tips
- Direct links to log your activations on POTA.app
- Contact information for POTA coordination
For questions about POTA activations in Cayman, contact Phil Bodden, ZF1PB at zf1pba@gmail.com.