[TOEC] DX-KALENDER V 838

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DX-KALENDER V 838 
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- 15/9 JAPAN; JF4CAD/1 AS-008
from To Island, to operate SSB on the HF bands and 6 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

- 15/9 BELIZE; V31HC 
by K7HC. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW and SSB. Watch for possible 60 meter operations. QSL via K7HC.

- 15/9 CANADA; VC3RCS
to commemorate the 50th anniversary of CFS Alert, the Canadian Forces signals intelligence intercept facility located on Ellesmere Island. QSL via VE3SRS.

- 17/9 CHINA; BT1OB, BT1OJ, BT1OH, BT1OY and BT1ON  
Five Beijing Olympic Games special event stations will be active from 18 May through 17 September. The five special callsigns will represent the five colours of the Olympic flag: BT1OB (for Beibei, blue), BT1OJ (for Jingjing, black), BT1OH (for Huanhuan,  red), BT1OY (for Yingying, yellow) and BT1ON (for Nini, green). The QSL manager for all of them will be BA4EG, direct or bureau.  Further information at www.bj2008ses.com.cn/

- 17/9 TONGA; A35AU, A35IC, A35SS, A35TE and A35ZS OC-049
the island Nuku'alofa by JA2AAU (A35AU), JA2AIC (A35IC), JA2LSS (A35SS), JA2ATE (A35TE) and JA2ZS (A35ZS), plan to activate in all modes on all bands. QSLs direct or via JARL bureau to their homecalls.

- 18/9 KOREA; D9D and hc/5 AS-045
from Tok Island by HL2CFY, DS2HRE, DS2GXU, DS2GOO, 6K2GDT, 6K2FNN, 6K2BWA and 6K2ABX. They will operate CW, SSB, FSK and PSK31 on 80-10 metres with four trasnceivers, two amplifers and various vertical and wire antenna systems. QSL D9D via 6K2BWA, others via home call.

- 18/9 Netherlands Antilles; PJ2/LY4F SA-006
from Curacao. During the WAE DX SSB Contest (13./14. Sep) he will operate as PJ2F Single-OP/Allband/High-Power. He will be on all bands and modes, his QSL manager LY1FF prefers QSLing via buro.

- 19/9 MALDIVES; 8Q7KK AS-013
from Kuramathi Island by DL1BKK and his wife Brigitte, DL1BKI will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary and 30 years of  amateur radio operating holiday style. QSL via DL1BKK, direct or bureau (please note that 8Q7KK has been reissued, and Werner will be able to confirm contacts made only in 2008).

- 19/9 CANARY ISLANDS; EA8/DL5NUA, EA8/DL3HQN and EA8/DL1ARD AF-004
from Puerto de la Cruz on Teneriffa, mainly in CW. They are using an IC-706 and a vertical also on the WARC bands.

- 20/9 ALASKA; K6UMO/KL7
from several Alaskan islands. He will be on a cruise ship that stops at all of these islands. He will take an ICOM IC-703+ with him and will try to transmit from each island for as long as the ship is in harbor (or until dinner time). Michael will try to activate the following: 
Kodiak Island (NA-019, USI AK-004S, 3rd S. Central County)     Unga Island (Not IOTA, USI AK099, 3rd S. Central County)     Unalaska Island (NA-059, USI AK005S, 3rd S. Central County)     Kiska (NA-070, USI AK197, 3rd S. Central County [Aleutians West])     Attu Island (NA-064, USI AK009S, 3rd S. Central County) 
Please note: AL099 and AK197 are unqualified. QSLs will be accepted via USI eQSL or direct to the callbook address.

- 21/9 USA; W6A - W6S
The Citrus Belt ARC presents the 9th annual Route 66 On The Air special event, celebrating the 82nd anniversary of US Highway 66 (the "Mother Road"). Amateur radio clubs using 1x1 callsigns (from W6A through W6S) will operate from 19 cities along the highway. Complete information on the event and the relevant certificate can be found on http://www.w6jbt.org/

- 22/9 CANADA; K3GV/VY2 NA-029
from Prince Edward Island. Activity will be on 15 and 20 metres around the usual IOTA frequencies. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

- 24/9 BENIN; TY
from Cotonou by F6AML. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW and SSB only. Suggested frequencies are as follows (+/- QRM):
   CW  - 3525, 7025, 10115, 14025, 18071, 21025, 24892 and 28025
   SSB - 3785, 7057, 14235, 18140, 21275, 24944 and 28444 kHz
Serge will use a FT-857D w/amp (800w) into a HF6V and inverted V for 80m. QSL via his home callsign, by the bureau or direct with SAE + 2 USDs or 1 IRC.

- 27/9 GUADELOUPE; FG/F6EPO NA-102
he will operate QRP on 40, 30, 20 and 15 metres CW. From 13 to 20 September he will operate (20m only during his evenings) from La Soufriere volcano.

- 29/9 TOKELAU; ZK3MW and ZK3AH
by DJ7RJ mostly CW as ZK3MW 160-10 metres, with an emphasis on the low bands and DL2AH as ZK3AH, operate SSB on 40-10 metres. QSL via home calls.

- 30/9 INDIA; AT6T
by VU2PTT, including the IARU Contest as the HQ station on 80-10 meters using CW and SSB. He has permission to use this callsign end of September 2008. Look for this special callsign possibly in other contests as well. As usual, all QSOs will be uploaded to the ARRL's Logbook of the World (LoTW) and QSL requests may be made to VU2PTT direct (QRZ.COM) or via the ARSI Bureau. Please use the current IRC for direct requests, green stamps have a habit of disappearing in the postal system along with your QSL card. It is also not legal in India to send or receive currency by postal mail, and the recipient can get into trouble.

- 30/9 SINGAPORE; 9V1F1
Special event station for the Formula 1 Grand Prix. The QSL cards will be sent via the bureau starting in October. Direct cards should be sent to either the Singapore Amateur Radio Transmitting Society (Robinson Road, P.O. Box 2728, Singapore 904728, Singapore) or the individual operator's callsign.

- 11/10 SOUTH COOK ISLANDS; E51NOU OC-013
by N7OU. Activity will be on 40-10 meters using low power and CW only. He states, "For most of my stay I'll be operating around a work schedule, but I'll make a special effort to be on at grayline times to Europe." QSL via N7OU.

- 22/10 INDIA; AT25MY and AT25RG
to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the National Institute of Amateur Radio (NIAR) of India. QSL via VU2NRO.

- 26/10 JAPAN; 8J5IKUJU
to celebrate the 32nd National Ikuju (or Cultivating Trees) Festival. Activity will be on all bands and modes. QSL via the JARL Bureau.

- 30/10 INDONESIA; YE2IPY
on all bands and to celebrate the International Polar Year 2007-08. QSL direct to YB2TJV.

- 31/10 JAPAN; 8J75ØMCS
to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Japan Cancer Society and Miyagi (Pref.) Cancer Society. Look for activity on all bands and modes. QSL via the JARL Bureau.
- 31/10 SHOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS; HFØPOL AN-010
the Polish base "Henryk Arctowski" on King George Island by SP3GVX. QSL via SP2WVL. 

- 31/12 MALAYSIA; 9M
On 15 May the Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission issued the following special callsigns to celebrate 100 Years of Scouting in Malaysia: 
for West Malaysia 9M1CSA, 9M1CSB, 9M1CSC, 9M1CSD, 9M1CSF, 9M1CSI, 9M1CSJ, 9M1CSK, 9M1CSM, 9M1CSN, 9M1CSP (Penang Island, AS-015), 9M1CSR, 9M1CST, 9M1CSW, 9M1CSY and 9M1CSZ; 
for East Malaysia 9M1CSQ and 9M1CSS. 
They will be used especially during JOTA events. The first one (Malaysia Jamboree On The Air) was held on 17-18 May, the Asia Pacific JOTA and the World JOTA will follow on 2-3 August and 18-19 October respectively.  The national society (MARTS) provides QSL Bureau service to all 9M1CSx stations.

- 31/12 CYPRUS; C4EURO
On 1 January 2008 the official currency of the Republic of Cyprus will change from the Cyprus Pound to the Euro. To celebrate this historic event, members of the Pafos District of the Cyprus Amateur Radio Society will use the call C4EURO throughout 2008. Expect activity on the HF and VHF bands, SSB, CW and digital modes. QSL via 5B4AGC.

- 31/12 CANADA; VE2XB/VYØ NA-007
from Coral Harbour on Southampton Island. QSL via homecall (direct/bureau).

- March 2009    BHUTAN; A52VE
                by JA8VE. He had to leave Bhutan on September 3rd
due to health problems. QSL via JF1OCQ.

- 31/10 2010    CANADA; VA7PX NA-075
                from Mayne Island. QSL via VE7AXU via bureau or direct.

18/9 - 21/9 USA; K6P
will be aired again for the POW-MIA Remembrance Day. Expect activity on 21350, 18150, 14253 and 7250 kHz SSB, plus PSK31 and RTTY on appropriate frequencies. QSL direct to KM6HB.

18/9 - 27/9 MADAGASCAR; 5RJM (CW), 5R8GM (SSB), 5R8IM (Digital) and 5R8EM (EME) AF-090
from Sainte-Marie Island by F1BCS, F1HDI, F5JBE, F6ABJ, F6COW, F6EIE and F6EPD. They plan to operate on 160-6 metres and 2m EME JT65 (144.114). QSL via F1BCS.

20/9 - 26/9 USA; WØCXX, NØCXX, W5ROK, W4CRC and W6CXX
a special event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of Collins Radio. Expect CW and SSB activity from WØCXX (Iowa), NØCXX (Iowa), W5ROK (Texas), W4CRC (Florida) and W6CXX (California), as well as from F6KNZ (Toulouse, France). QSL via operators' instructions. Further information can be found at http://w0cxx.us/

20/9 - 28/9 PALAU; T88IW OC-009
from Koror by JF2IWW. He plans to operate CW, SSB and Satellite on 80-6 metres. QSL via home call.

21/9 - 5/10 MOROCCO; CN2IPA
by HA3JB (SU8BHI). He plans to be on CW, RTTY, PSK, SSTV and some SSB, as well as an entry in the 2008 CQ DX RTTY Contest. QSL via HA3JB: Gabor Kutasi, H-8601 Siofok, P.O.Box 243, HUNGARY, EUROPE.

21/9 - Feb 09 MARTINIQUE; FM/F5IRO NA-107
He plans to be active in his spare time, typically after 22 UTC and during the weekends. Expect him to operate CW, digital modes and some SSB on 40, 30 and 20 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

22/9 - 1/10 TANZANIA; 5H3AP AF-054
from Mafia Island by DL1CW, currently active as 5H3AP from Tanzania. He will operate CW and RTTY. QSL via home call, preferably via the DARC bureau.
23/9 - 2/10 CANADA; VO2/GMØTQJ 
from Labrador, QRV on 80-10 metres RTTY, PSK31/63 and SSB. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

23/9 - 6/10 BOTSWANA; A2/DL7DF
by DK1BT, DL4WK, DL5CW, DL7DF, DL7UFR and SP3DOI. They will have four transceivers, three linear amplifiers and a wide range of antennas, active on 160-10 metres CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. One station will be exclusively dedicated to digital modes. QSL via DL7DF, direct or bureau. On-line logs, updates and further information can be found at http://www.dl7df.com/a25/

26/9 - 2/10 MONGOLIA; JT1CA
by UA3ABR. QSL via home call.

26/9 - 3/10 ST. KITTS & NEVIS; V4/AH6HY NA-104
from St. Kitts. He will operate SSB on 10-40 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

27/9 - 4/10 USA; W4PL NA-067
from Hatteras Island by members of the Tennessee Valley DX Association. They plan to be active on 10-80 metres CW and SSB (with some PSK and RTTY), and on 6 metres CW and SSB. QSL via K4KWK, direct or bureau.

October ISRAEL; 4XØC
from atop Israel's historical Masada National Park by W8HC and K8OQL for another CQWW DX Phone Contest. They will be hosted and joined by 4Z5FI for their Multi/Single operation during the contest. QSL via W8HC, direct or by the Bureau. Additional information about this operation can be found at http://www.w8hc.com/

1/10 - 6/10 USA; NA8
by members of the NASA Glenn Amateur Radio Club (NA8SA) in Cleveland, OH, will be active daily (2200-0500z). Activity is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beginning of NASA operations. Suggested frequencies are: 14280, 7280, 3880 and 1880 kHz. QSL via: NASA Glenn Amateur Radio Club Lewis Field, 21000 Brookpark Rd, MS 8-1, Cleveland, OH 44135-3191. Their Web page
is at http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/Clubs/NA8SA/

2/10 - 14/10 SEYCHELLES; S79TF AF-024
from La Digue Island by DJ6TF. Activity will be mainly on 30 meters and RTTY. However, look for him on other modes and bands,
especially on the first kilocycles of the bands. Tom reportedly will be using a FT-890 and a vertical antenna.

2/10 - 14/10 ALGERIA; 7WØJAW
from Bou-Saada and possibly other locations in the Algerian Sahara by DB1JAW. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, but with a focus on 20/17/12 meters using SSB and PSK31. QSL only direct to DB1JAW; he is no longer a member of DARC. SAE is not required as Mike prints computerized envelopes.

2/10 - 29/10 CURACAO; PJ2/PAØVDV SA-006
from Curacao, CW only. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

4/10 - 10/10 SENEGAL; 6V7SPACE
The Senegalese SNRASEC ARC (6W7PCT) will activate the special callsign 6V7SPACE during the Space Week. A rendezvous is scheduled on October 4th for an air meeting between a class at the Grandcour school (Switzerland, Fribourg Canton) and the Scientific Club of the College IV of Mbour (Senegal). Radio and SSTV exchanges are planned. More information is available on
the SNRASEC Web page at http://www.senrasec.org/

5/10 - 31/10 AFGHANISTAN; T6EE
by KE6GFF from Kabul. This will be a portable set-up: FT-897d, YP3 Super Antenna and long shockcord element Buddipole. Operations will be limited to 14200 kHz by license (+/-QRM). He states that he will give particular attention to the Americas, Africa and Middle East. John will also participate in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th). QSL via his home callsign: John Kountz, 1065 van Dyke Dr., Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

7/10 - 27/10 AMERICAN SAMOA; KH8/DL2AH OC-077
from Manua Islands by DL2AH. Operations will be holiday style with activity on 40-10 meters, mainly SSB with some RTTY. He will use a FT897 and Windom antenna. QSL via DL2AH, direct (see QRZ.com) or by the bureau.

9/10 - 27/10  WILLIS ISLAND; VK9DWX OC-007
by DJ7EO, DJ9RR, DL1MGB, DL3DXX, DL5LYM, DL6FBL, DL8OH, DL8WPX, DJ5IW and SP5XVY. They will be active with four high power stations for about 17 days from 160-10 meters on CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via DJ2MX. More information about the DXpedition is available at http://www.vk9dwx.de/ 

12/10 - 25/10 MALDIVES; 8Q7AK AS-013
from the Island of Embudu in the Kaafu Atoll by G7COD, will once again be active for the fifth time, between 0800z, October 12th and 0800z, October 25th. Activity will be on 40-12 meters using CW and SSB. He plans to be operational every day from approximately 0730-0830z, 0900-1030z, 1300-1500z and 1730-1745z. Suggested frequencies are (+/- QRM):
SSB - 7063, 14147, 18133, 21253 and 24953 kHz
CW  - 7003, 10103, 14003, 18073, 21003 and 24893 kHz
For comprehensive details of operating times, spot frequencies, QSL information, etc, please check 8Q7AK on QRZ.com

13/10 - 9/11 THE GAMBIA; C56YK
by ON7YK. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, perhaps also 160m, using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31. He will only have 100 watts and
will use a Spiderbeam for 20/17/15/12/10m and a dipole for 80/40/30 meters. This will be a holiday style operation. For more details and updates, visit the Web site at http://www.on7yk.net/

14/10 - 19/10 COLOMBIA; HK1AT SA-078
from the San Bernardo Islands by EA7ATX and EA7AY. QSL via EA7ATX, direct only (proceeds will be donated to charity).

14/10 - 21/10 TUVALU; T2 OC-015
by JA2ZL and his XYL for a family vacation. Activity will be on 80-12(10) meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and SSTV. He will use a small (500w) amplifier, loop antennas and vertical antennas. Callsign will be issued after entering the country. QSL via JA2ZL, by the JARL bureau or direct to: Anci Yamada, 17-8-2 Takiro-cho, Tazimi, 507-0813 Japan. No e-QSL.

15/10 - 23/10 The GAMBIA; C56EA
by EA4BT, EA4NA, EA7AAW, EA7JB, EA7LS and EA7SB. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-10 metres. QSL via EA4BT, direct or bureau. Their web page is at www.dx4dx.com/

16/10 - 28/10 ST. BARTHELEMY; TO5DX
by AA4NN, K4ZLE, W8CAA (YL), W8GEX, KØRH and possibly others. The group plans to have three stations on the air on all HF bands, using CW and SSB. They will also be in the CQWW DX SSB Contest as a Multi-Single entry. QSL route will be announced later.

16/10 - 30/10 ST. LUCIA; J68WI
by WB5ZAM. Activity will be on 30-10 meters as the bands allow, and 6 meters if open. QSL via WB5ZAM.

17/10 - 27/10 SWAZILAND; 3DAØDJ
by GI4FUM (EI4DJ) and ZS6JR. They will also operate as 3DAØJOTA for the annual Jamboree On The Air (18-19 October). Activity will be on all HF bands SSB.

17/10 - 5/11 PAPUA-NEW GUINEA; P29VLR, P29NI and P2? OC-181, OC-041 and OC-025
by AD6E, G3KHZ, K6HFA, CT1AGF and W5GAI. Their tentative plans
are:
OC-181 - Garove Island; October 20-26th; callsign P29VLR; QSL via SM6CVX.
OC-041 - Hermit Island; October 28th-November 3rd; callsign P29NI; QSL via G3KHZ.
OC-025 - Manus Island; November 4th; callsign to be determined; QSL via K6HFA.
K6HFA will stay longer on Manus, between November 4-9th. For more details, log search and pictures, please see the following Web page at: http://www.425dxn.org/dxped/p29_2008/

18/10  USA; N3G and N3G/AM
Activity is to commemorate the 69th anniversary of USCG Auxiliary. Suggested frequencies are: 7.0035, 14.055, 50.135 and
146.520 MHz. Look for N3G/AM to be on 6 meters between 1300-2200z on 50.135 MHz. Equipment is an IC-706MKIIG and wire antenna. QSL via N3CJM: Robin M. Begley, 3 Pancoast Ave, Aston, PA 19014-2109.

18/10 - 19/10 EAST MALAYSIA / WEST MALAYSIA; 9M1 
18 different 9M1 stations will hit the airwaves during the World JOTA. More details can be found at http://jota.scouts.my/
While 9M1CSQ on Sarawak and 9M1CSS on Sabah will be the only stations in East Malaysia, all others will be situated in West Malaysia: 9M1CSA (Perak), 9M1CSN (Negeri Sembilan), 9M1CSB (Sungai Besar), 9M1CSP (Penang), 9M1CSC (Pahang), 9M1CSD (Kelantan), 9M1CSR (Perlis), 9M1CSF (Muar Johor), 9M1CSI (Segamat), 9M1CST (Terengganu), 9M1CSJ (Johor Bahru), 9M1CSW (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur), 9M1CSK (Kedah), 9M1CSY (Cyberjaya secondary school), 9M1CSM (Malacca) and 9M1CSZ (Gombak, Kuala Lumpur). QSL cards for all stations can be sent via the QSL bureau.

18/10 - 6/11  MAURITIUS ISLAND; 3B8 AF-049 
by ON4LAC. QSL via his hc.

20/10 - 3/11 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VLR OC-181 and P29NI OC-041
from from Garove Island (OC-181) on 20-26 October and Hermit Islands (OC-041) on 28 October to 3 November by AD6E, CT1AGF, G3KHZ, K6HFA and W5GAI, plus one non-ham traveller. The final leg will be to Manus Island (OC-025), from where there may be some operation before the team fly home.

21/10 - 26/10 NICARAGUA; H7
by Mike/AJ9C, KE9I and YN2N during the CQ WW DX SSB Contest as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via AJ9C. Mike/AJ9C is expected to be active outside of the contest on 160-6 meters, CW, SSB and RTTY.

21/10 - 30/10 SURINAME; PZ5Z
by OM2TW, OM5AW, OM5AA, OK1RK and OK1NY including an entry in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest. They will operate CW and SSB 160-10 metres, plus 6 and 2 metres, with an emphasis on the low bands and 2m EME. QSL via OM2FY, direct or bureau. Further information, logsearch included, can be found at http://www.om0c.com/suriname/

22/10 - 31/10 ST. KITTS AND NEVIS; V4/W5JON NA-104
fro St. Kitts. Activity will be on 160-6 meters SSB and will
include the CQ WW SSB Contest (October 25-26th). The QTH is on a mountain top with a 330 degree view. Equipment will be: ICOM IC-7000, RM Italy KL-400 Amplifier (400 Watts), Alpha Delta 10-160 Meter Dipoles and 3 Element Yagi on 6 meters.

23/10 - 27/10 BAHAMAS; C6AXD and C6APR NA-113
from Crooked Island by K3IXD (C6AXD, RTTY), W2GJ (C6APR, CW and SSB) and W8ZA. Look for C6APR to participate in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest. QSL for both calls via K3IXD.



23/10 - 28/10 EASTERN KIRIBATI; T32CXX and T32DAS
from Christmas Island (Kiritimati) by NYØV and KØDAS will be heading. Activity will include the CQWW SSB Contest and they plan to use T32CXX as a Multi/Single entry in Zone 31 over the contest weekend. QSL T32CXX via WØCXX and T32DAS via KØDAS.

24/10 - 31/10 NIUE; ZK2DF OC-040
by N1EMC. Activity will be on 40 meters, 20-6 meters. He plans to be in the CQWW DX SSB Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band entry.
QSL via N1EMC.

25/10 - 26/10 CQ WW SSB Contest

29/10 - 9/11 TONGA; A3
by DL2AH. Operations will be holiday style with activity on 40-10 meters, mainly SSB with some RTTY. He will use a FT897 and Windom antenna. QSL via DL2AH, direct (see QRZ.com) or by the bureau.

6/11 - 25/11 GRENADA; J3/hc
by DL7CM and DM2AYO. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. They plan to have two stations on the air with 750 watts, yagis and GP. QSL via their home callsign. Watch for more
details at http://www.qsl.net/dl7cm/

7/11 - 12/12  RODRIGUES ISLAND; 3B9 AF-017
by ON4LAC. QSL via his hc.

15/11 - 16/11 URUGUAY; CX1F SA-057
from San Gabriel Island by members of the Sacramento Radio Club (CX2FAA) on or around the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL via CX2FAA: Fernando Carballo S/N, C.A. El General, CP 70.000, CC 39073 Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia City, URUGUAY. More information is available on their Web site at http://cx2faa.iespana.es/

17/11- 6/2 WEST MALAYSIA: 9M2MRS AS-105
from Penang Island by PAØRRS. QSL via home call.

22/11 - 1/12 NICARAGUA; YN
by K9GY. He plans to be active during the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. He is hoping to receive the callsign YN2M for the contest, otherwise he will use H7/K9GY. Direct QSLs are "OK" via CBA.

24/11 - 30/11 NICARAGUA; H7/K9ZO
from the QTH of YN2N. He plans to be active during the CQ World Wide CW DX Contest (November 29-30th), tentatively as H7/K9ZO or possibly as YN2ZO.

25/11 - 1/12 SURINAME; PZ5TT
by VE3DZ. His activity includes the CQ WW CW DX Contest (November
29-30th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/(possibly) High-Power entry. Outside of the contest Yuri will be on all bands using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via VE3DZ.

25/11 - 3/12 ST. BARTHELEMY; FJ/WJ2O 
during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. "I will probably operate 100% CW. I enjoy the WARC bands outside the contest and getting up early to see if I can hear JA's on 40m and then Europe on 17m." QSL direct only via his home callsign.

26/11 - 1/12 EL SALVADOR; YS/K9GY
He plans to be in the CQWW DX CW Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via LoTW.

29/11 - 30/11 CQWW DX CW CONTEST

December BANGLADESH; S2 AS-127
from St. Martin's Island by S21RC and possibly 3 other S2 operators. Dates are not confirmed yet, but they plan to stay 6 days on the island. St. Martin's Island is a small island in the
northeast part of the Bay of Bengal, about 9 km south of the tip of the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf peninsula, and forming the southernmost part of Bangladesh. It is the only coral island in Bangladesh. 
They currently can only set up one station and are looking for help and funds for this DXpedition. For more details and information on how to help, please visit http://eb7dx.com/

28/12 - 2/1 OGASAWARA; JD1BMH and JD1BLY AS-031
from Chichijima by JG7PSJ (JD1BMH) and JI5RPT (JD1BLY). They will operate CW, SSB and digital modes on 160-6 metres, with an emphasis on the low bands. They will also operate satellite. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau. Their web pages can be found at http://www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/ and http://sapphire.ganko.tohoku.ac.jp/jd1bmh/

9/1 - 14/1 THE GAMBIA; C56KR
by OZ8KR, activity will be on 40-10 meters SSB using a FT-857 and wire antennas. His QTH will be Bakuto on the Atlantic Ocean. QSL via his home callsign OZ8KR.

17/1 - 31/1 FALKLAND ISLANDS; VP8YLx SA-002
YL operators will be active, using VP8YLx callsigns, with the third character of the suffix assigned to each lady at the event start. Further information will be available at http://www.radioclubs.net/aa_vp8yl/ in due course.

23/1 - 4/2 THE GAMBIA; C56KR
by OZ8KR, activity will be on 40-10 meters SSB using a FT-857 and wire antennas. His QTH will be Bakuto on the Atlantic Ocean. QSL via his home callsign OZ8KR.
 
25/1 - 13/2 SIERRA LEONE; 9L AF-056
from Sherbro Island by I1HJT, I2YSB, IK1AOD, IK2CIO, IK2CKR, IK2DIA and IK2HKT. Further information is expected in due course. The web pages for the operation are at http://www.i2ysb.com/ QSL  via I2YSB (direct) or G6BMY (bureau).

19/2 - 24/2 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS; KP2/K3MD
from St.John's. His activity will include the ARRL DX CW Contest (February 21-22nd) as Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. He will be using an IC-7000 (w/ALS-500M/PS-75) into an all band 80-10m trap dipole up 50 feet and a 160 meter inverted L. Outside of contest he will operate casually, usually working Europe on 20 and 40 meters. QSL via K3MD.

1/3 - 14/3 2009 EAST MALAYSIA; 9M6 AS-051
from Pulau Layang Layang, Spratly Islands by a team of six operators. Team members so far is 9M6XRO, 9M6DXX, SM5GMZ, W5SL and 9V1YC. Activity will be on 10-80 metres CW, SSB and RTTY using three stations, two with full legal limit linear amplifiers. Callsign to be confirmed and QSL information via M3SDE, direct or bureau. Look at http://www.spratly2009.com/

8/4 - 17/4 MOZAMBIQUE; C91FC
by ON4AEO, ON7BK, ON4CJK, ZS6GC, ZS5AYC, ZR6APT, ZS6IMO, VK4AHT, VK4EMH and possible others. QSL via ON4CJK. More details will be forthcoming and a Web page will be online in January 2009 at http://www.c91fc.be/
 
IOTA-frequencies
CW: 28040, 24920, 21040, 18098, 14040, 10115, 7030 and 3530.
SSB: 28560, 28460, 24950, 21260, 18128, 14260, 7055 and 3755.
The frequencies are NOT exclusive to IOTA!
IOTA net Saturdays at 1300z on 14260 and Sundays at 1300z on 21260!

SM3CVM 2008-September-14

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