[TOEC] DX-KALENDER V 912-913

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DX-KALENDER V 912-913 
The calendar is available at http://www.sk3bg.se/


- 22/3 MARIANA ISL.; KHØ/KI3DNN, KHØ/N3MU and KHØ/K2JA OC-086
from Saipan. They plan to operate CW, SSB and some digital modes on 160-6 metres. QSL KHØ/KI3DNN via JI3DNN, KHØ/N3MU via JA3CEK and KHØ/K2JA via JL3SIK.

- 22/3 NORFOLK ISLAND; VK9N/ON5AX OC-005
QSL via ON5AX.

- 22/3 SAUDI ARABIA; HZ1FS/p AS-192 NEW ONE!
from Hibar Island by HZ1MD, HZ1FS and 7Z1SJ. They expect to operate mainly SSB, with some digital modes and maybe CW, and to remain on the island until the 23rd, or even longer depending on local conditions. QSL via EA7FTR.

- 22/3 REUNION ISLAND; FR/F5UOW AF-016
from Boucan Canot holiday style. He will operate mainly CW on 20 metres.

- 22/3 UNITED NATIONS HQ; 4U1UN
by W3UR and other four operators will be active during the weekend. Activity is expected to begin around 21 UTC on 20 March and continue into midday on the 22nd. They will be QRV with two stations, with an emphasis on the low bands and special attention for Japan (20m at 21.30-23.00 UTC), VK/ZL & other Pacific (40m at 09.00-11.00 UTC), VK6 (20m at 00.00 UTC; 40m longpath at 22.30-23.30 UTC). QSL via HB9BOU. Updates will be posted on  http://twitter.com/dailydx/

- 23/3 MALAWI; 7Q7AH
by GØIAS for one month. He will try to erect an antenna for 160 metres. QSL via G0IAS, direct only.

- 23/3 ARGENTINA; LT9L
the nature reserve Esteros del Iberahe by LU4GL, LU1JB/L, LU4LC, LU9GDN, LU7LC,  LU4LE  and  possibly  others. They will operate CW, SSB, PSK, RTTY and SSTV in Bands of 80, 40, 20 and 15 Meters. QSL via EA5FL, JOSE MIGUEL ALCARAZ Moncho, PO Box 252, 03700 - Denia, Alicante, Spain.

- 23/3 MEXICO; XE2HWB/XF1 NA-078
from Isla Santa Margarita. He will operate SSB only, using a battery and a small generator to run 100 watts to a vertical antenna on the beach. He expects to concentrate on 20 metres (+/- 14260 kHz); other frequencies to look for him on are 28560, 28460, 24950, 21260, 18128, 7055 and 7155 kHz. QSL via N6AWD (direct only). 

- 23/3 CANADA; VX8X NA-192
postponed and is now scheduled to happen on 2-5 April.
from Ellice Island by VE8EV, VE8DW and VE8GER. They plan to operate around the clock, with an expected focus on 20m SSB and some activity on CW as well. They will also have a vertical for 40 metres. The QSL route will be announced at www.qrz.com and  updates will be posted on http://ve8ev.blogspot.com/search/label/IOTA/

- 24/3 JAPAN; JS6RRR and JI3DST/JS6 AS-079
from the Miyako Islands on all bands and modes. QSL via bureau.

- 24/3 TURKS & CAICOS; VP5/N4PJ and VP5/K4IRI NA-002
from Providenciales, Caicos Islands by N4PJ and K4IRI. Listen for VP5/N4PJ (CW and RTTY) and VP5/K4IRI (SSB). They will participate in the Russian DX Contest as VQ5B. QSL via home calls.

- 25/3 AZERBAIJAN; 4KØCW
by DL6KVA from 4K9W QTH. He will operate CW only on all the HF bands, with 100 watts and a 84-metre longwire, and will take part in the Russian DX Contest. QSL via home call.

- 25/3 MONGOLIA; JT1R
by UA4HOX, UA4HBW, RK3AD and RK4HM. They will participate in the Russian DX Contest. QSL via RW4HB. Log search and updates can be 
found at http://www.hamonline.ru/

- 25/3 CAPE VERDE; D44TXQ, D44TXP, D44TXO, D44TXF, D44TXR, D44TXI and D44TXS AF-086
from Sal Island by DL3KBQ (D44TXQ), DL1COP (D44TXP), DJ2VO (D44TXO), DG3KAF (D44TXF), DL2RSI (D44TXR), DH2KI (D44TXI) and DL3PS/HB9EHQ (D44TXS). Activity will be on 160-10 meters using
CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31, Hell, Amtor and SSTV. They plan to have 7 stations with 100 watts and vertical antennas. QSL via their home callsign, except D44TXS via HB9EHQ.

- 25/3 DOMINICA; J79WR NA-101
by G3LZQ holiday style. He plans to concentrate on 160 and 80 metres, and to participate in the Commonwealth (BERU) Contest on 14-15 March. QSL via G3LZQ.

- 25/3 CANADA; VE9/VA7AQ NA-014
from Grand Manan Island. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

- 26/3 CANARY ISLANDS; EA8/LA3JJ AF-004
from Isla de Fuerteventura. Activity will be on 30/17 meters and possibly 12 meter CW. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

- 26/3 GRENADA; J38CW NA-024
by G3VCQ. He will be active in the BERU CW Contest (March 14-15th). He will only work Commonwealth stations during the contest. Outside of the contest, look for activity to be on 80/40/30/20/17/15/12/10 meters using CW and  SSB. Sharon will also be active and sign J38/M3VCQ (still to be confirmed yet) in between sunbathing! All QSLs are via G3VCQ, direct or by the bureau.

- 27/3 COCOS (KEELING) ISLAND; VK9AA OC-003
by VK2IA. He will operate CW and SSB on 160-10 metres. QSL via DL8YR.

- 28/3 REUNION ISLAND; FR/F5UOW
from Boucan Canot. Activity will be holiday style, mostly CW on
20 meters. QSL via his home callsign.

- 28/3 GUADELOUPE; FG/F5TGR NA-102
He plans to operate CW and SSB on 10-40 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

- 29/3 EAST MALAYSIA; 9M8Z OC-088
from Sarawak by 9M6DXX, including a SOAB HP entry in the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest. Outside the contest, look for Steve on 40 metres SSB, on which band he will be using a 3-element Yagi. QSL via MØURX, direct, bureau or LoTW.

- 31/3 FALKLAND ISLANDS; VP8KF SA-002
by G3VPW staying with the McLeods (VP8LP/VP8AIB); the first two weeks he will be working at the Stanley Ionospheric Observatory, the further ten days are for "some DXing". He plans to operate CW and SSB on 10, 20, 15, 40 and 80 metres, with a focus on the contests (ARRL DX SSB, RSGB Commonwealth, CQ WW WPX SSB). QSL via home call.

- 31/3 LEBANON; OD/IV3YIM
He operates SSB and RTTY on 10, 15, 20, 40 and 80 metres, with some possible activity on CW, PSK and the other bands. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

- 31/3 BHUTAN; A52VE
                by JA8VE. He had to leave Bhutan on September 3rd
due to health problems. QSL via JF1OCQ.

- 31/3 CHAGOS ISLANDS; VQ98JC and VQ9JC AF-006
from Diego Garcia by ND9M. He is active as VQ98JC through the end of the year, after that he will use VQ9JC. Expect him to be QRV  in his spare time, typically on 12-16.30 UTC (from Sunday to Thursday) and on 12-17.30 UTC (Fridays and Saturdays). Occasional overnight operating will allow him to remain QRV until 1 UTC. QSL via ND9M.

- 31/3 ANTARCTICA; VKØBP 
from the Davis Basis (main island only) by VK2ABP/VK2MRP. QSL via VK2CA (see QRZ.com).

- 31/3 CANADA; VC3Y
A special callsign of the "York Region Amateur Radio Club" activated during the 50th anniversary of the club. VE3SST, VE3ZF, VE3VO and VE3IRT are going to activate the lighthouse on Bluffers Park Island (CISA new) with this call on Mar 21/22. QSL cards via bureau or direct to VE3CWO.

- 1/4 DOMINICA; J79BXI NA-101
by SM0XBI. He will operate SSB only. QSL via home call, bureau preferred. QSL via bureau to homecall.

- 1/4 BAHAMAS; C6ANM NA-001
on 160m-6m. He prefers QSL via LoTW or direct to WA2IYO.

- 3/4 HAITI; HH4/K4QD and HH4/AF4Z NA-096
They will work in CW/SSB/RTTY on 160m-10m and also on the lowbands if there is power available during the night hours. They are planning to take part in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (Mar 28/29) from the clubstation HH2JR using a special 4V4 callsign. QSLs via homecalls.

- 4/4 SOUTH COOK ISLANDS; E51COF OC-013
from Rarotonga by NL8F. He plans to operate SSB on 10, 15, 20, 40, 80 and maybe 17 metres. QSl via K8NA. 

- 11/4 GUADELOUPE; FG/F4EBT NA-102 
from Basse-Terre. He plans to operate holiday style on, SSB only on 80/40/20/17/15/12/10 meters.

- 28/4 SOLOMON ISLANDS; H44MS
by DL2GAC. He plans to operate SSB with a focus on 80 and 40 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. DK9FN (CW operator) and DL2NUD (EME operator) will join DL2GAC (H44MS) in late 
February for a 2-3 week operation from Temotu Province. DK9FN will go back home on 16 March. He plans to operate CW only on 160-6 metres, hopefully as H4ØFN (the callsign he used back in 1999). Whatever callsign he will be using, the QSL route is via  HA8FW (bureau  preferred). 

- 5/5 UGANDA; 5X1NH
by G3RWF. This time he may also give digital modes a try, and will try to improve his antennas for the low bands. QSL via home call.

- 31/5 UGANDA; 5X4X 
from Arua by DL8SBQ. He runs 100 watts into a spiderbeam for 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 metres and a Zepp antenna for 40 metres. He has been pirated on 160, 80 and 40 metres - if you worked him during the evening hours, please note that Peter cannot operate after 20 UTC, because the power is off in Arua. QSL via DF5GQ.

- 30/6 NIGERIA; 5NØOCH
by DL3OCH (HB9EHJ). He plans to operate during his spare time on 160-10 metres CW, SSB and RTTY. Hopefully he will also go and operate from IOTA group AF-076. Further information can be found at http://www.dl3och.de/. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

- 1/7 CHAD; TT8CF
by F4BQO. He plans to operate CW and SSB on the HF bands. QSL direct to F4BQO.

- 24/7 NIGERIA; 5N/KT3Q
by DL3OCH. He plans to operate EME and on the HF bands (160 metres included) probably as 5N/KT3Q. Hopefully he will also go and operate from IOTA group AF-076. QSL via DL3OCH.

- 31/8  HONG KONG; VR2/F4BKV AS-006
mainly on PSK31 with some SSB during good propagation openings. His web site is at http://www.f4bkv.net/

- 30/9  CROZET ISLANDS; FT5WO AF-008
by F4DYW says he will be working at Alfred Faure Base on Ile de la Possesson. He plans to operate on 20, 15 and 40 metres SSB during his spare time, using 100 watts and dipoles. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. Look for updates on http://f4dyw.free.fr/index.php?langue=fr&contenu=ft5wo.html

- 1/11 ANTARCTICA; VKØBP AN-016
is currently working at Antarctic Davis Base Station, Gridsquare MC81xk. His activity is limited due to his workload, but he is expected to be on all HF bands. He seems to like 20 meters between 1500-1800z. Operations have been on SSB and PSK31, but he plans to operate on other modes later on during his stay at the Davis Station. QSL via VK2CA. PLEASE NOTE: There is also a possibility of activating other field huts in the area, and he will sign as VK0BP/P. Look for more details on his Web page at http://www.vk0bp.org/

- ca 16/11   LEBANON; OD/W5YFN
has received approval from the local authorities to while in Lebanon, for one year starting on 16 November.

- 2009  WEST MALAYSIA; 9M2TI
by EA4ATI to work in Kuala Lumpur for the whole year 2009. He will work with 400 watts and a vertical in CW and SSB on 40m/20m/15m/10m. He also plans to take part in all major contests (if possible from stations better equipped). QSL via EA4ATI.

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

- 2010 MARSHALL ISLANDS; V73NS OC-028
from the Kwajalein atoll by WD8CRT, who will have to work here for two years starting on Jan 5, 2009. He will work mostly in CW on 160-6m. QSL via bureau or direct to Neil Schwanitz, PO Box 8341, APO, AP 96557, USA. His website is http://www.qsl.net/v73ns/

March AVES ISLAND; YWØA NA-020
They are still waiting the schedule from the venezuela's navy!
The 4M5DX Group's expedition to Aves Island is scheduled to take place in March, hopefully for a full week. A large team of operators will be active on 160-6 metres CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via IT9DAA (diret or bureau), or LoTW. Bookmark http://yw0a.4m5dx.info/ for updates.

22/3 - 6/4 MELLISH REEF; VK9GMW OC-072
by AA7JV and HA7RY. Actual operating dates are subject to change due to weather. This will be "another low-key, simple DXpedition", with a strong focus on the low bands. QSL direct to HA7RY. The logs will be uploaded to LoTW. Please visit http://www.vk9gmw.com/ for further information, including detail  on how contribute to the DXpedition.

23/3 - 3/4 LORD HOWE ISLAND; VK9LA OC-004
CQ WW WPX SSB Contest included by a large group of operators, IZ3ESV, K5YY, N2OO, N2OZ, SQ8X, SQ9DIE, SV2KBS, VK1TX, VK3HJ, VK3QB, VK4FW, VK4IO, VK4VCH, VK5CP, VK5PO and W5SL will be active on 160-6 metres CW, SSB and RTTY, with seven HF stations plus one for 6m, monoband yagis, monoband verticals and a quantity of wire antennas for the low bands. QSLING procedures:
1. Direct via VK4FW, Bill Horner, PO Box 612, Childers, 4660, Australia.
2. via the Bureau via VK4FW
3. OQRS (http://www.odxg.org/qsl.htm) direct
4. OQRS (http://www.odxg.org/qsl.htm) Bureau
 More information at http://www.odxg.org/vk9la.htm

23/3 - 3/4 HAITI; HH4/hc
by K4QD and AF4Z. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-10 metres as time and availability of AC power permit. They will also participate in the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest, and are working with HH2JR and the Radio Club Haiti in an attempt to obtain a special 4V4 prefix for the contest. QSL via home calls.

24/3 - 31/3 MADEIRA ISLANDS; CT3/DF7ZS
His activity will include the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 28-29th). QSL via DJ6QT or CS9L. He will sign CS9L (or CT9L) for
the contest. Look for casual operation before the contest.

24/3 - 2/4 St. LUCIA; J6/W5JON NA-108 
from Marigot Bay, CQ WPX SSB Contest included. He will operate SSB on 160-6 metres, using 400 watts, dipoles and a 3-element yagi for 6 metres. QSL via home call.

24/3 - 3/4  LORD HOWE ISLAND; VK9L
by IZ3ESV, K5YY, N2OO, N2OZ, SQ8X, SQ9DIE, SV2KBS, VK1TX, VK3HJ, VK3QB, VK4IO, VK4VCH, VK5CP, VK5PO, W5SL and VK4FW with 7 full HF stations at 2 seperate sites as well as one for 6m. Modes of operation are CW, SSB and RTTY. They will use mono band yagis and mono band verticals. There are also a quantity of wire antennas for the low bands. The QSLing chores will be handled by VK4FW. We will set up an online QSLing system that will permit you to apply online to help cut your postage costs. For more updates, details on the DXpedition and how to donate to this operation, please visit VK9LA Web pages at http://www.odxg.org/vk9la.htm

24/3 - 8/4 TURKS & CAICOS ISL.; VP5/W5CW NA-002
from Providenciales, active on 160-6 metres CW and SSB. He will participate in the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest as VP59V; before and after the WPX event he will concentrate on 160, 30, 12 and 17 metres. QSL via home call (direct only).

25/3 - 8/4 CAYMAN ISLANDS; ZF2AE and ZF2AE/ZF8 NA-016
from Grand Cayman (ZF2AE) and Little Cayman (ZF2AE/ZF8) by AA5UK. He plans to operate holiday style on AO-51, SO-50, VO-52 and FO-29 satellites, and to be on the HF bands (40-10 metres) for part on the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest. Look for him especially during his afternoon and evening hours. QSL via home call, direct, bureau, LoTW or eQSL.

25/3 - 30/3 ARUBA; P4ØA
by KK9A. He plans to do a casual effort in the CQ 160-Meter SSB Contest (February 27th-March 1st). He will also be in the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 7-8th) and the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March
28-29th). He will not be very active outside the contests but will likely spend sometime on 40 meters CW. QSL via WD9DZV.

25/3 - 1/4 VANUATU; YJØAAC OC-035
from Efate Island by VK4HAM. Activity will be on 80-10 meters. He also plans to be in the 2009 CQ WPX SSB Contest. QSL via VK4HAM.

25/3 - 2/4 ST. LUCIA; J6/W5JON NA-108
He plans to operate on 160-6 metres and to participate in the CQ WPX SSB Contest. QSL via W5JON.

25/3 - 5/4 MOZAMBIQUE; C91TX 
by K5WAF, KG5U, N4AL, W5MJ, W5PF and WF5W will be active on 160-10 metres, CQ WW WPX SSB contest included. They will have three stations (CW, SSB and digital modes) with two amplifiers, log periodics for 10-20 metres and vertical for the other bands. The QSL route for all their C9 callsigns (TBA) is via W5PF. Further information and on-line logs at http://www.tdxs.net/c91.html

26/3 - 4/4 SOUTH COOK ISLANDS; E51SIX and E51EME  
from Rarotonga (from grid BG08dr) for 6m/2m EME operation by W7GJ and ZL1RS. The 6m operation will take place on 50.190 MHz. More station details will be announced as it gets closer to the operation. For more details, visit the following Web page at http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/E51SIX.htm

27/3 - 30/3 TAIWAN; BPØA AS-103
from the P'enghu Islands by BV2DD and other six operators. QSL via BV2KI, direct or bureau.

27/3 - 1/4  VANUATU; YJØMXJ and YJØTXF OC-035
from the Aore Island Resort off Espiritu Santo by F5VHY (G3MXJ) and G3TXF. They will operate CW only, mainly on 40, 30, 20 and 17 metres. There will be no 160m, but if local conditions permit they will try 80 metres. QSL via home calls. On their way out to and back from Vanuatu they will operate from New Caledonia (FK/G3MXJ and FK/G3TXF, 25-26 March) and Norfolk Island (G3MXJ/VK9N and G3TXF/VK9N, 4 April). All logs will be uploaded to LoTW. The web page for the expedition can be found at http://www.g3txf.com/dxtrip/YJ/YJ.html

28/3 - 7/4 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS; KP2YL and KP2HC NA-106
Look for them on 160-6 meters using CW and SSB. QSL direct only. 

29/3 - 9/4 SENEGAL; 6W/IK4ALM
He will operate QRS CW and SSB on 40-10 metres with 100 watts and a ground plane. QSL via home call.

30/3 - 31/3 HAWAII; WH6BXK
the extremely rare Kalawao County will be activaed on 40 and 20 meters. WH6BXK is expected to work there on those particular days. After he gets off work each day, he plans to be on HF
making as many contacts as possible. He will be on the air each day after 1800 local (6:00 pm or 0400z). He will be on 7188 kHz
and 14335 kHz. Kalwao County is one of the rarest USA counties. It is the 2nd smallest county, located on the Kalaupapa peninsula, on the island of Molokai. 

31/3 - 3/4 CANADA; VYØA NA-186 
from the Fox Islands by VE3LYC. This IOTA group was activated 
only once and very briefly by WT2O/VE8 sixteen years ago. He 
will operate CW and SSB with 100 watts and a multi-band vertical antenna, with a focus on 20, 30 and 40 metres. QSL via VE3LYC. Look for updates at http://www.qrz.com/db/VY0A/

31/3 - 5/4 CANARY ISLANDS; EA8/MØVKY AF-004
from Lanzarote Island. Activity will be on 40/20/15 meters using a FT-857D and 1/2 wave dipoles. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the bureau.

31/3 - 11/4 NETHERLANDS ANTILLES; PJ2/PA4JJ SA-006
from Curacao. He will operate holiday style on various bands, with a focus on 30, 17 and 12 metres and RTTY/PSK31. QSL via home call. A logsearch will be available at http://www.pa4jj.nl/html/pj2_pa4jj_log.html

1/4 - 8/4 RODRIGUES ISLANDS; 3B9/hc AF-017
by SP2JMR and SP2JMB. They plan to operate SSB and CW on all bands. 

1/4 - 11/4 NETHERLANDS ANTILLES; PJ2/PA4JJ SA-006
from Curacao for a holiday style operation. He will try to be active on as many bands as he can, except 160m. He will be on all modes but mostly digital. His equipment is a FT-897 and a a ZS6BKW antenna (which he states can be tuned on 6m, and he will be using WSJT (JT6M) on 6m). QSL direct to his home callsign.

2/4- 5/4 CANADA; VX8X NA-192
from Ellice Island by VE8EV, VE8DW and VE8GER. They plan to operate around the clock, with an expected focus on 20m SSB and some activity on CW as well. They will also have a vertical for 40 metres. Expect to hear simultaneous operations on two bands during peak hours. Special attention will be given to Europe and Japan. Updates will be posted on http://ve8ev.blogspot.com/search/label/IOTA/

1/4 - 11/4 KENYA; 5ZEME and 5Z4/PA3EWP
by PA3CEE, PE1L and PA3EWP. They will operate as 5Z4EME on 2m 
and 70cm EME (details can be found at http://www.emelogger.com/kenya/) and also operate on the HF bands using verticals for 10-40 metres and a homemade amplifier. QSL 5Z4EME via PA3CEE, QSL 5Z4/PA3EWP via PA7FM.

2/4 - 24/4 BARBADOS; 8P6DR NA-021
by G3RWL. He will operate holiday style on 160-10 metres CW and digital modes. Better not to expect him on the bands on 8 April, as it will be his wedding day! QSL via home call, direct or bureau (e-mail requests for bureau cards can be sent to g3rwl at amsat.org).

3/4 - 7/4 MARIANA IS; K7XF/KHØ OC-086
from Saipan by JP1PZE. He plans to operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 80-10 metres. QSL via JP1PZE, direct or bureau.

4/4 - 11/4 CHRISTMAS ISLAND; JA1XGI/VK9
by JA1XGI/W8XGI. Activity will be on all bands, including the lower bands, using CW and the digital modes. QSL via JA1XGI, by the bureau or direct.

9/4 - 13/4 MOZAMBIQUE; C91FC
by ON4AEO, ON4CJK, ON7BK, ZR6APT, ZS6ACT, ZS6AYC and ZS6GC. They hope to activate the following bands, 80/40/20/17/15/12/10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. The QSL Manager is ON4CJK. Their website is at          http://www.filipstattooshop.be/Mozambique/index.html

9/4 - 17/4 MAURITIUS ISLAND; 3B8/hc AF-049
by SP2JMR and SP2JMB. They plan to operate SSB and CW on all bands.

9/4 - 21/4 CAMBODIA; XU7MDY
by OH4MDY. Activity will be on the HF bands 80-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31. QSL only direct to XU7MDY address on QRZ.com.

10/4 - 13/4 PERU; OA4BHY/6 SA-098
from La Leona Island by OA4BHY, CE6TBN, HA1AG, DL5YWM and DL2JRM. There is a possibility that a special callsign may be used. Activity will be on all HF bands using 2 stations with operations on CW and SSB. QSL via DL2JRM, direct or by the Bureau. 

10/4 - 20/4 GUANTANAMO BAY; KG4CN NA-015
by WØCN, dates to be confirmed. He will operate SSB and some CW 
on 160-10 metres, and will participate in the ARRL DX SSB 
Contest. QSL via WØCN, direct, bureu or LoTW.

12/4 - 17/4 WESTERN SAHARA; SØ4R
by a multi-national team of ten operators, EA1CJ, EA1KY, EA2RY, EA3EXV, EA5RM, EA7AJR, F9IE, IN3ZNR, UT7CR and  UY7CW. They will operate CW, SSB and digital modes on 160-10 metres with at least three stations. The pilot station will be EA5BZ. QSL via EA5RM. Further information is available at http://www.dxfriends.com/

17/4 - 20/4 COSTA RICA; TI7 NA-191
from San Jose, Murcielago Islands by DK6AO, TI7WGI, DH8WR, DL2RNS, DL2JRM and DL5YWM. They plan to operate around the clock on 80-10 metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31. QSL via DK6AO, direct or bureau. The website for the expedition is at http://www.ti7.info/

18/4 - 26/4 MOROCCO; 5C2A, 5C2C, 5C2F, 5C2G, 5C2J, 5C2L, 5C2SG, 5C2Z and 5C2Y AF-065
from Mogador Island by IK2AQZ (5C2A), IK6CAC (5C2C), I2FUG (5C2F), IZ7GWZ (5C2G), IK7JWX (5C2J), I8LWL (5C2L), IZ7ATN (5C2SG), I8YGZ (5C2Z) and IØSNY (5C2Y). Activity will be on all bands (HF-VHF) and modes (CW, SSB, RTTY PSK31). QSL via their home callsign. For further information, visit http://www.mogador2009.altervista.org/ (under construction). 

21/4 - 6/5 CAYMAN ISLANDS; ZF2ZB NA-016
by K7WZB and K9WZB. Look for them on 160-6 metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK 31. They will be monitoring 6 metres most of the time for opening to US and Europe. QSL direct to K9WZB. 

29/4 - 12/5 OGASAWARA; JD1BLK, JD1BMH and JD1BLY AS-031
from Chichijima. They plan to operate CW, SSB and digital modes on 160-6 metres, plus satellite. QSL JD1BLK via JM1LJS, JD1BMH via JG7PSJ and JD1BLY via JI5RPT. Logsearches and further information will be available on their individual websites, http://radio-dream.com/jd1blk/e/ (JD1BLK), http://sapphire.ganko.tohoku.ac.jp/jd1bmh/ (JD1BMH) and
http://www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/ (JD1BLY).

2/5 - 5/5 OGASAWARA; JD1BMT AS-031
from Chichijima, to operate CW, SSB and digital modes on 160-6 metres, plus satellite. QSL JD1BMT via JE4SMQ. 

3/5 - 17/5 NAURU; C21TI
EA4ATI is preparing for a DXpedition (with a team of operators) to activate Nauru in the Pacific sometime in May. Tentative dates will be either from May 3-17th (after the cyclone season) or May 16-30th. This is the same location that previous DXpeditions to Nauru have used (such as C21BH, C21SX, C21XF, etc). Activity will be on all HF bands including 60m and 6m. The suggested frequencies mentioned (as of now) are:
  CW  - 1825.5, 3505, 7005, 10110, 14025, 18075, 21025, 24895 and 28025
  SSB - 1825.5, 3799, 5371.5, 7065, 14195, 18145, 21295, 24945 and 28495 kHz
   6m -  50.115 MHz (CW/SSB)
They currently have two transceivers with HF amplifiers and will use a yagi beam antenna for 20/15/10 meters and several dipole antennas. QSL will be via EA4ATI.
16/5 - 20/6 NIUE; ZK2V OC-040
by ZL1CT. His 5-week expedition aims to give as many stations as possibile their first QSO with ZK2. Resources are limited, and he will operate mainly on 80, 40, 20 and 15  metres CW and SSB, with some activity on 30, 17 and 12 metres and some RTTY. QSL via N3SL. A log-search will be available at http://www.gm7v.com/zk2v.htm, and he plans to update it as often as possible.

29/5 - 30/5 USA; W4K NA-141
from Peanut Island to celebrate John F. Kennedy's birthday. Reports indicate it is from "JFK's old Cuban missile crisis bunker". Activity will be focused on HF (mainly 40/20m), 6 and 2 meters using CW and SSB. This will be the first time Peanut Island will be activated. More information should be forthcoming.

1/6 - 14/6 BAHAMAS; C6AMS NA-001
from New Providence by NA6M, N5RNA, W5TSN, K2CK and K9OWQ. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via NA6M, direct only. Updates and more information can be found at http://www.c6ams.com/

1/6 - 15/5 MALDIVES; 8Q7CQ AS-013
from Kuredu Island by G0VJG. This will be a limited operation because Nobby will be on his honeymoon (and he thanks his wife for putting up with him and the QRM). Activity will be mainly HF SSB but some 6 meters. QSL via Owen, G4DFI.

8/6 - 25/6 MALDIVES; 8Q7TB AS-013
from Embudu by PF4T. Activity will be on 40 and 20 meters using SSB. QSL via PF4T, direct to Tom Braam, Hondsrug 210, 8251 VB Dronten, The Netherland. PLEASE NOTE: Include a self addressed envelope with or 1 Green Stamp if you are in Europe. If outside Europe, please include 2 Green Stamps, as one is not enough to cover postage.

10/6 - 15/6 FERNANDO DE NORONHA; ZYØF SA-003
by PY2AAZ, PY2TNT, PY2WAS and N6OX from around 23 UTC on 10 June through around 13 UTC on the 15th. Expect activity on 160-10 metres CW and SSB, plus 60m under a special licence granted by the Brazilian authorities. QSL via PY2WAS, direct or bureau.

11/6 - 17/6 BERMUDA; VP9/KF4VTT NA-005
Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via his home callsign, by the LoTW, Bureau or direct.

13/6 - 27/6 SAO TOME; S92LX AF-023
by DK7LX. Activity will be on 80-10 meters CW only. He plans to
have a Web site available which will include an online log search. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the bureau.

19/6 - 5/7 SAN ANDRES; 5JØM NA-033
by K7BV, concentrate on 6 metres. He may also be QRV on the HF bands. QSL direct to W1JJ. Further information at  http://www.qth.com/k7bv/caribe2009/

23/6 - 3/7 ANTIGUA & BARBUDA; V2A/W6JKV NA-100
from Antigua. Activity will be on the HF bands, but his focus will be on 6 meters (Grid FK97). He has a very good location and will use a large antenna with power. QSL via his home callsign in Austin, Texas.
10/7 - 18/7 ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON; FP/K9OT and FP/KB9LIE NA-032
from Miquelon Island incloding the IARU HF World Championship Contest (July 12-13th). Activity outside of the contest will be on 160-6 meters using CW and SSB. K9OT prefers CW on 30 meters and down, while KB9LIE likes SSB, especially on 17, 20 and 40 meters. Location will be Room 5 at Motel de Miquelon (formerly Maxotel). QSL direct with return postage; bureau and LoTW okay. No eQSL. Their Web site is at http://hamradio.pnpfarms.com/

20/7 - 30/7 ALASKA; KL7RRC NA-233 New One!
from Ogliuga Island in the Delarof Islands Group, IOTA Contest included. Look for details on http://www.na-234.com/contact_chuginadak_expedition.html or          http://www.na-234.com/index.html (click on "NA-233 Plans").

21/7 - 29/7 BELIZE; V31UR and V31WL NA-073
from Caye Caulker by W6WTG (V31UR) and N2OWL (V31WL). Expect activity on the HF bands and 6 metres, and look for V31UR to participate in the IOTA Contest (25-26 July). QSL via W6UR. Further information and updates at http://www.w6wtg.com/

29/7 - 12/8 LESOTHO; 7P
K5LBU is once again making plans for another African trip, this time to Lesotho. 

30/8 - July 2011 FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO
by F5PHW. Since he is there for work, his on air activities will be limited, but he will try to operate as much as possible. If he lives in a house, Phil intends to be active on all HF bands from 80-10 meters mainly on CW and RTTY (possibly some PSK31) with very little SSB using only 100 watts. His antennas from the house QTH will be: 80-40m - Inverted V + HF6VX (GP), 30m - HF6VX, 20-10m - HF6VX + Spiderbeam (not sure). However, if he lives in an apartment the antenna may only be the HF6VX. QSL via F8BPN, by the Bureau or direct. 

August SWAZILAND; 3DAØSS
Operators GI4FUM (EI4DJ, 3DAØ0DJ) and G4LDL will activate the station 3DA0SS during the month of August. The object of this activity is to provide a ham radio station at an international scout camp near Manzini. Station 3DA0SS was the first ham radio
station to operate in the "Jamboree on the Air" for the scouts of Swaziland in October 2008. 

24/9 - 7/10 NETHERLANDS ANTILLES; PJ2/PA1FJ SA-006
from the Island of Curacao. QSL via his home callsign, direct, by the Bureau or eQSL.

5/10 - 19/10 MIDWAY ISLAND; K4M OC-030
After a seven-year hiatus, in late January 2009 the U.S. Fish &
Wildlife Service announced that they would once again allow amateur radio operations from Midway Atoll "on a trial basis". A multi national team of 19 operators will be active for ten days. They will have 5-6 stations active on 160-6 metres, with at least one station on 20m around the clock. Further information, including details on how contribute to this expensive expedition, can be found at http://www.midway2009.com/

7/10 - 14/10 SABLE ISLAND;  NØTG/CYØ, WA4DAN/CYØ and AA4VK/CYØ NA-063
They plan to have three complete HF stations, with three verticals, one "strategically placed" yagi and at least one wire antenna, and to operate CW and SSB on 160-10 metres, with an  emphasis on Asia. Twenty metres are likely to provide most contacts, and they will try to have two stations (CW and SSB) on that band at the same time. QSL via home calls. The website for the expedition is at http://www.cy0dxpedition.com/

19/10 - 17/11 AUSTRALIA; VK7ACG OC-006 
from Tasmania by GØWFH. He will operate SSB on 160-10 metres, with a focus on the low bands. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

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 2009-March-20