[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 129

ARONSSON sm3cvm at swipnet.se
Sun Jul 17 03:20:38 PDT 2011


DX-CALENDAR V 129
The calendar is also available at http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender

ST0, SOUTHERN SUDAN; The Intrepid-DX Group and the DX Friends have combined efforts 
to planning a multi-national DXpedition to Southern Sudan to 
celebrate the birth of a new country. It will take place over 
twenty days in july, 2011. The admission as a member state of the 
United Nations will take place on July 14th, 2011. They will have 
18 operators operating 24X7 on seven active stations. More 
information: http://www.dxfriends.com/SouthernSudan2011/ or 
http://www.intrepid-dx.com/ 
 
They expect to be active later on July 23rd, or July 24th until  
shut down on August 10th, 2011.

- 17/7 VANUATU; YJ8A OC-035 
from Efate by P29CS. QSL via M0URX.

- 17/7 FIJI; 3D2ML OC-156 
from Waya Island by RW6AML. Activity will be on the HF bands using 
CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign.

- 17/7 COSTA RICA; TI7/K2DBK 
He will be in the northwest part of the country near the city of 
Liberia in the Guanacaste region. This is a vacation with friends, 
so activity will be holiday style with most of his operation to 
take place in the late afternoon local time. Activity will be SSB 
only on 20-10 meters and possibly 6 meters, if conditions permit, 
using 100 watts and a Buddipole system. QSL via his home callsign. 
For more details and updates, watch http://k2dbk.blogspot.com/

- 18/7 VENEZUELA; YW5LR SA-035 
from Los Roques by a team of 15 operators on all bands and modes. 
QSL via DM4TI.

- 18/7 CAYMAN ISLANDS; ZF2UQ and ZF2EZ  
by W5UQ and W5SJ. Look for them to operate in the CQWW VHF Contest 
(July 16-17th), mainly on 6 meters. Activity outside of the 
contest will be on the HF bands using mainly CW and some SSB. QSL 
via W5JAY (see QRZ.com).

- 20/7 NAURU; C21YY OC-031 
by OH2YY. He will operate SSB only with a tribander and dipoles 
for 40, 17 and 12 metres. QSL via home call.

- 20/7 BRAZIL; PQ3C 
from Chui Lighthouse (ARLHS BRA-024) by PT2OP. He will be QRV on 
10-40 metres SSB. QSL via PT2OP, direct or bureau.

- 25/7 MALAWI; 7Q7MH 
by GM3TAL will take part in the Scottish Scouts "New Horizons" 
expedition to Malawi. He plans to be active from the Malawi 
National Scout Campsite at Makwawa. Look for activity on 20, 17, 
15, 10 and possibly 6 metres, using CW and SSB. QSL via G0IAS 
(direct only). The website for the expedition is at 
http://www.7q7mh.org/

- 28/7 MOZAMBIQUE; C92DG 
by ZR6DG and ZS6HB from the Timbavati Game Reserve in Tofo. 
Activity will be on the HF bands. QSL via ZR6DG.
- 30/7 BRAZIL; PT155FD 
Activity is to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the first 
Official Fire Department in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro State). 
Operation will be SSB on 10/15/20/40 meters. QSL Manager is PS7AB 
(by the Bureau, direct, or send an E-mail to ps7ab at yahoo.com and 
he will send your QSL via the Bureau. For more information, visit 
http://www.ps7ab.com.br/pt155fd.htm

- 31/7  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.

- 2/8 ST. KITTS AND NEVIS; V47JA NA-104 
from Calypso Bay, St. Kitts by W5JON. Activity will be on 80-6 
meters using SSB. His activity will also include both the CQWW VHF 
Contest and RSGB IOTA (SSB) Contest. Equipment will 
be: Kenwood TS-590S, Yaesu FT-857D, KL-400 Amplifier (400 watts) 
and a 80-10m Multiband Dipole and S9 Vertical; 6m will be a 3 
element yagi. His XYL Cathy, W5HAM, will occasionally operate as 
V47HAM. ALL QSLs go to his home callsign W5JON.

- August  BAHRAIN; A92IO 
by EI3IO. Operations will initially focus on the bands 3.5 MHz to 
30 MHz. He also intends to be QRV on 1.8 MHz for the 2010/2011 
winter season. QSL direct to A92IO (Dave Court, P.O. Box 31183, 
Budaiya, Bahrain) or via the bureau to EI3IO. Direct cards may 
also to be sent to EI3IO, however these will only be auctioned 
once or twice per year. Further information can be found at 
http://a92.ath.cx/

- 5/9 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K1VSJ NA-046 
from Martha's Vineyard. He plans to be QRV during the IOTA 
Contest. QSL via home call.

- 30/9 JAPAN; 8J14ØDX 
Special event to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Chichibu 
Yamanami Kaido (or Chichibu Mountain Range Road), aka Route 140 
Minano-Yorii Tollway. QSL via the JARL bureau.

- September  ZAMBIA; 9J2KK 
by JF1OKX. He plans to start operations on the amateur radio bands 
(80-6 metres) during the first 10 days of July. He will 
concentrate on the digital modes (PSK31 or 62, RTTY, WSJT and 
SSTV), with some SSB and CW. QSL via JK1NSR.

- 25/11  CYPRUS; 5B5ØJ 
5B4AHJ will celebrate his 50th anniversary as a licensed radio 
amateur on October 25th. Activity will be on CW and SSB. QSL via 
5B4AHJ and LoTW.

- 31/12  TAIWAN; BP1ØØ 
Taiwan is celebrating its 100th anniversary. For this event there 
are two special event stations on the air: BP100 (QSL via BX4AQ) 
and BV100 (QSL via BV2KI) from Oct 10 until Dec 31,2011. More 
information about the stations and the special award can be found 
at: http://www.bv100.tw/

- 31/12  TAIWAN; BV1ØØ 
Taiwan is celebrating its 100th anniversary. QSL via BV2KI. More 
information about the stations and the special award can be found 
at: http://www.bv100.tw/

- 31/12  ANTARCTICA; RI1ANC 
from Vostok station by RD1AV (ex RV1ZC). He will operate CW, SSB 
and digital modes on all bands, 160 and 80 metres included. In 
mid-December he might operate for a few days as RI1ANC/A from 
Molodezhnaya station. QSL via RN1ON, direct or bureau.

- 31/12  URUGUAY; CW5RV 
Commemorating the 100 anniversary of the birth of Louis Varney, 
G5RV (1911-2000), the inventor of the renowned multiband HF 
antenna, the Centro Aficionados Montevideo will be active. QSL to 
P.O. Box 6000, 11000 Montevideo, Uruguay.

- 30/4 2012 KENYA; 5Z4RH  
by IK8VRH is working in Kenya. Requested callsign is 5Z4RH.

- 29/7 2012 FRENCH GUIANA; FY5LH 
by F5TND. Activity has been on 40-10 meters using SSB, RTTY and 
PSK. QSL via F5KDR.

18/7 - 21/7 AUSTRALIA; KU2F/VK4 OC-187 
from Lizard Island. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters 
using CW and SSB. QSL via JE1SCF.

18/7 - 25/8 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; W4/DF2MM NA-142 
from Santa Rosa. Activity will be holiday style with light 
portable equipment. He will also participate in the RSGB IOTA 
Contest (July 30-31st). QSL via DF2MM.

19/7 - 22/7 ALASKA; KL7RRC NA-232 NEW ONE! 
from St. Matthew Island by N3QQ and NL8F. Estimated dates are 19-
22 July, but they are subject to change, depending on weather 
conditions. QSL via N7RO or UA9OBA. Visit http://na-234.com/ for 
information.

20/7 - 24/7 PALAU; T88MB, T88MP and T88SR OC-009 
by JA3AVO (T88MB), JH3PBL (T88MP) and W7AED (T88SR). Their 
activity of bands and modes were not provided. QSL T88MB and T88SR 
via LoTW or direct to JA3AVO. QSL T88MP via JH3PBL.

21/7 - 4/8 ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON; FP/K9OT and FP/KB9LIE NA-032 
from Miquelon Island by K9OT (prefer CW on 40/30m) and KB9LIE 
(strictly SSB, mostly 17/20/40m unless higher bands are open). 
They will try to run a breakable 6M beacon on 50.120. Both will be 
in the IOTA Contest as a Multi-Ops/Mixed-Mode entry. QSL to their 
home callsigns, same address, either direct with return 
postage/IRC or via the Bureau. Logs will eventually be uploaded to 
LoTW. No eQSLs. Visit the following Web page at 
http://www.hamradio.pnpfarms.com/

22/7 - 24/7 PALAU; T8XO OC-009 
from Koror by JA3AVO/T88MB (CW), his wife JH3PBL/T88MP (SSB) and 
their grandson W7AED/T88SR (SSB). Activity will be on 160-6 
metres. QSL T8XO via JA3AVO.
22/7 - 26/7 ALASKA; K6VVA/KL7 NA-242 The first-time activation!  
from Point Lay Barrier Island by K6VVA and K9AJ. Activity will be 
primarily CW on 40/30/20/17m. Dates may change slightly depending 
upon local WX. The objective is a minimum QRV of 3 days within the 
indicated date range. There is a slight possibility for a brief 
NA-172 activation as K9AJ/KL7 right after NA-242 before we leave 
the North Slope of Alaska. Info updates will be posted to Latest 
News section of the NA-242 Expedition website. Due to the 
possibility of polar bears at NA-242, we have purchased electric  
bear fences, bear spray, and must hire one or more local "Bear 
Guards" with heavy firepower for 24/7 protection. This will be a 
dangerous and extremely costly IOTA expedition also due to the 
mostly air transportation of equipment. QSL ONLY via N6AWD (Direct 
or Bureau) - Do NOT send QSLs to K6VVA!!! WEBSITE: 
http://www.k6vva.com/iota/na242/

22/7 - 16/8 PERU; OA4/KF8UN 
He plans to work 20 meters, devoting August 8th, to amateur radio, 
but will be on casually at other times. He will check in as often 
as possible with the YL International Single Sideband System Net 
on 14332 khz. He will also try to operate mobile when possible. 
QSL via his home callsign.

23/7 - 2/8  LORD HOWE ISLAND; VK9HR OC-004 
by members of the Hellenic Amateur Radio Association of Australia 
(HARAOA Group) are planning a major DXpedition to Lord Howe 
Island. The group plans to operate on multiple bands 
simultaneously to give everyone a chance to contact Lord Howe 
Island. This the same group of operators that activated VI2BI from 
Broughton Island (OC-212) back in February 2010, and VK9NI from 
Norfolk Island (OC-005) in July 2009. The VK9HR DXpedition team 
leader VK2IR and co-leader VK3YP. QSL is via EB7DX. For more 
details, visit the VK9HR Web Page at http://www.vk9hr.com/

23/7 - 15/8 BARBADOS; 8P9XC NA-021 
by DF1XC from Saint Philip. Activity will be holiday style on the 
HF bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. Log 
will be available at: http://www.clublog.org/logsearch/8p9xc

24/7 - 9/8 ASCENSION ISLAND; ZD8D AF-003 
by DK1IP, DL7OR, DJ4KW, DL1CW and DJ9KH. Activity will be on 160- 
10 meters, mainly on the Digital modes with some CW and SSB later. 
They will be using Elecraft K3s. The team plans to participate in 
the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st). A Web page is currently 
under construction. The team is seeking sponsors, especially for 
an amplifier. For updates, visit their Web page at 
http://www.zd8d.de/index.php?home/
25/7 - 1/8 CANADA; VE3ZZ/VY2 NA-029 
from Prince Edward Island. In the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-
31st), he will operate as a Single Op/Mix-Mode/24HRS/High-Power. 
QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

26/7 - 4/8 MICRONESIA; V63FAA OC-059 and OC-010 
from Kosrae (OC-059) between July 26-29th, and 
from Pohnpei (OC-010) between July 30th and August 4th by W6ANM. 
Activity will be focused on 40 and 20 meters using CW and SSB. A 
contact can be scheduled via the E-mail address on QRZ.com for any 
HF band. QSL via LoTW or direct to W6ANM (please include SASE).

26/7 - 8/8 MEXICO; XE3/IZ2LSC 
Activity will be holiday style on 30-6 meters using CW, SSB and 
the Digital modes. He will also make a side trip to activate IOTA 
NA-045, Isla Mujeres, as XF3/IZ2LSC between August 9-14th. QSL via 
EB7DX, by the Bureau or direct, as well as LoTW. For more details, 
visit the Web page at http://www.timpy.it/xf3/

27/7 - 31/7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; W4T NA-083 
from Tangier Island by a group of operators from QCWA Chapter 119, 
IOTA Contest included. They plan to operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK 
on 80-10 metres. QSL via K5VIP.

28/7 - 8/8 ALASKA; KL7RRC NA-039 NA-070 
from Adak Island by N3QQ including the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-
31st). If he can find transportation, he will also go to Rat 
Islands (NA-070) and operate as KL7RRC/p until August 8th, weather 
permitting. Activity from both locations will be on 40-6 meters 
using CW and SSB. QSL via N7RO, EU stations via UA9OBA.

29/7 - 31/7 CHINA; BD4JWU/4 AS-146 
from Chang Island. Look for activity on 80-10 metres CW (plus 
possibly 6m). QSL via home call.

29/7 - 31/7 CANADA; XM2I NA-128 
from Isle-aux-Grues by the "NA-128 Contest Group". They will be 
operate CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31 on 80-6 metres  with "many stations", 
including an entry in the IOTA Contest.  A short activity from 
Isle-aux-Oies might take place after the contest. QSL via VE2CQ.

29/7 - 1/8 AUSTRALIA; VK4NM/P OC-142 
from Fraser Island by VK4NM and VK4LAT. Look for them on 80-10 
metres, with primary activity during the IOTA Contest. QSL direct 
to M0OXO.

29/7 - 1/8 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; N4I NA-067 
from Core Banks Barrier Island by KE4TZN, KG4CXY, KI4BKC, KI4IWS, 
W4OTN and WA4WPD. Activity will include an entry in the RSGB IOTA 
Contest (July 30-31st). Outside of the contest, they will be 
active on 80-10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL W4OTN, by the Bureau 
or direct (QRZ.com).

29/7 - 1/8 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K5KUA/5  
from Galveston Island. He will participate in the RSGB IOTA 
Contest (July 30-31st). Activity will be on all HF bands, 
propagation permitting. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau 
or direct.
 
29/7 - 5/8 ALASKA; KL7RRC NA-232 New IOTA! 
has been postponed until 2012. See http://na-234.com/

30/7 - 8/8 EASTER ISLAND; CEØY/I2DMI 
Activity will be RTTY only. Bands of operation were not provided. 
QSL via his home callsign.

30/7 - 14/8 AMERICAN SAMOA; WA8LOW/KH8  
Activity, along with others, will be on 160-6 meters using CW, 
SSB, RTTY and PSK. They plan to use high power stations with beam 
antennas (40-6m) and verticals on 160/80m. QSL direct to WA8LOW.

1/8 - 15/8 ALASKA; KL7OH NA-152 
from Sarichef Island. He will run 100 watts into a Carolina 
Windom. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

2/8 - 3/8 CANADA; VO1/homecall NA-198 
from Little Bell Island by VE9MY, VE9GLF and VO1DK on 2 or 3 
August, weather permitting. They will be QRV on 20 metres only 
from about 14 to 20 UTC. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau 
(they welcome e-mail requests for bureau cards).

5/8 - 10/8 BELIZE; V31UB 
by KU5B. Activity will be 80-6 meters, possibly 160m, using CW, 
SSB and the Digital modes. Look for him in the NAQP CW Contest 
(August 6-7th). QSL via LoTW, or to KU5B.

6/8 - 15/8 BENIN; TY1KS 
from Grand Popo by EA3QS, IZ4AKS, IW3SQY, IZ8GCE and IT9YVO. 
Activity will be on all HF bands and 6 meters, using 3 three 
Elecraft K3s, and two Elecraft KPA500 new solid state amplifier. 
Due to the high demand for this country, the focus will be on the 
lower bands and the Digital modes, but also SSB and the higher 
band will be well worked especially during the TEP openings. QSL 
via IZ8IYX or by the OQRS (for direct/Bureau) and LoTW. Their Web 
site is still under construction, but you can still preview it at 
http://www.dxcoffee.com/ty1ks/

11/8 - 15/8 St MAARTEN; PJ7/homecall NA-105 
by AF6WU and KJ0DVA. Activity will be mostly SSB on 20/17/15 
meters. QSL via LoTW or direct via AF6WU. U.S. stations please 
send one first class stamp. International stations send 1 USD or 1 
IRC. PLEASE NO SASE. Bureau QSLs or cards with no return postage 
will get a delayed reply or probably through the Bureau.

13/8 - 14/8 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; W2T 
from the Tucker's Island Lighthouse between August 13-14th, from 
about 1300-2100z each day. There will be two or three stations set 
up with activity primarily on 40/20/17 meters SSB. QSL via N2OO.

17/8 - 24/8 E. KIRIBATI; T32JB OC-024 
from Kiritimati (Christmas Island) by I5JHW, active holiday style. 
He will operate CW, SSB and RTTY with 100 watts and a 7- band 
vertical. QSL via I5JHW, direct or bureau. Visit 
http://i5jhw.weebly.com/ for information.

19/8 - 23/8 AUSTRALIA; JA1NLX/VK4 OC-187 
from Lizard Island. He will be QRV on 40-10 metres CW (7015, 
10115, 14040, 18095, 21040, 24920 and 28040 kHz) and SSB (14260, 
18128, 21260, 24950 and 28460). QSL via home call (all of the QSOs 
will be confirmed via the bureau and LoTW). He has a blog at 
http://ja1nlx-aki.blogspot.com/

19/8 - 28/8 S. COOK Is.; E51AAO OC-013 
from Rarotonga by ZL1AAO for some part-time DX operation/holiday- 
tyle. The above callsign is available and has been promised to me 
(Pick up the license on arrival). The usual tourist activities 
will be on the agenda with radio number two on my itinerary. 

20/8 - 21/8 AUSTRALIA; VI4FI OC-142 
from the Sandy Cape Lighthouse (AU0043) on Fraser Island by 
VK4FPDW, VK4MIA, VK4QS and VK4FGCC. Activity will be on all HF 
bands "SSB ONLY" from 80-10 meters. Suggested frequencies are: 80m 
- 3600 kHz (For VK Foundation & Standard Licences) and 3795 kHz 
(For The World), 40m - 7180 kHz, 20m - 14260 kHz, 17m - 18145 kHz, 
15m - 21295 kHz, 12m - 24945 kHz and 10m - 28495 kHz. All 
frequencies will be +/- 5-10kHz in case of QRM. QSL via VK4MIA, 
direct (see QRZ.com), direct or by the Bureau (NO eQSL). Visit 
their Web page at http://www.sandycape2011.com/

23/8 - 31/8 SAMOA; 5WØGJ 
from the northeast corner of Savai'i Island (Grid AH36un) by W7GJ 
on a 6 meter EME DXpedition. He reports that license and airline 
tickets are now in hand. QSL direct to W7GJ. Complete details and 
schedule of operation is available at 
http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/Samoa2011.htm

1/9 - 31/10 NEW ZEALAND; ZM2KBR 
Special event station. Activity is to promote the 2011 Rugby World 
Cup games. QSL via ZL2KBR, eQSL, by the Bureau or direct.

16/9 - 26/9 TIMOR-LESTE; 4W6A OC-232 
from Atauro Island by VK8NSB, VK8FNCY, VK2IA, 9M6DXX (4W6AA), 
9M6XRO and MW0JRX. Activity will be on 10-160 metres CW, SSB and 
RTTY, with three stations, two using full licensed power linear 
amplifiers, and a third running 100 watts. Antennas will mainly be 
quarter-wave verticals and vertical dipoles, all located within a 
few metres of the ocean. For 160m an inverted-L will be used. 
Further information will be published on a dedicated website. QSL 
via M0URX, direct or bureau (http://www.m0urx.com/qsl-request-
form/), and LoTW. The DXpedition has a Web site, at 
http://www.4w6a.com/

27/9 - 7/10 ROTUMA I; 3D2R OC-060 
from Rotuma Island by a large multi-national team of 19 operators. 
They will be active on all bands and modes and focus on the low 
bands at this time of the year. QSL via YT1AD. The website for the 
expedition is at http://www.yt1ad.info/3d2r/index.html

27/9 - 25/10  EASTERN KIRIBATI; T32C OC-024 
from Kiritimati (Christmas Island) by the Five Star DXers 
Association of 9M0C, D68C, 3B9C and 3B7C. A very large group of 40 
member experienced operators from 13 different DXCC entities will 
be active as T32C (requested callsign) on all bands and modes, 
with up to 16 stations on the air, using amplifiers along with 
monoband beams and vertical dipole arrays, 24 hours a day, for 
almost four weeks, including four weekends. The primary objective 
is to give as many DXers as possible a first contact with this 
rare DXCC entity and, as a secondary objective, to give as many 
band-slots as possible. 

30/9 - 12/10 VANUATU; YJØVK OC-035 
from Efate Island by a team of operators. Operators mentioned are 
VK3QB, VK3HJ, VK3BUF, VK3JDI, VK3GK, NQ7R, N6MUF and M0HLT. They 
do plan to have three stations on the air as often as possible. 
QSL via VK2CA, direct or by the Bureau. LoTW log upload will be 
available on completion of operation. For update, visit the YJ0VK 
Web page at: http://yj0vk.odxg.org/yj0vk2011/default.html

1/10 - 15/11 SOUTH PACIFIC TOUR 
by HA5AO and HA5UK from  
FIJI (requested call 3D2UK),  
TUVALU (requested call T2HA),  
WESTERN KIRIBATI (requested call T30HA) and possibly  
BANABA (requested call T33HA). 
They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY with two stations on 160-10 
metres. QSL via HA5AO, direct or bureau, and LoTW. More details 
are expected in due course. A log search will be available at 
http://ha5ao.novolab.hu/

5/10 - 9/10 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K4L NA-085 
from St. George Island by members of the Kennehoochee Amateur 
Radio Club (W4BTI). Visit the club's Web page at:     
http://www.w4bti.org/index.html

15/10 - 15/11 ROTUMA; 3D2P or 3D20R 
A team of 'PACIFIC DXERS', have 'ALL PERMITS' in place and are 
planning to sail for Rotuma early October 2011 and operate for 3 
weeks. The team so far consists of: Eddie/3D2A/VK4AN, Rocky/3D2DD, 
Bill 3D2(?)/VK4FW...others are pending. Most of the 3D2A equipment 
is in Fiji already. We are seeking expressions of interest from 
experienced CW/SSB/Digital mode operators and possibly a 6m 
enthusiast. A 6m beacon will be established on 50.095 MHz. Rigs so 
far include K3, Flex5000A, Emtron DX1b amp, FT-900, Spiderbeam, 
wire antennas, DX88 vertical. This will be the anniversary of the 
FIRST operation from Rotuma by 3D2A/VK4AN...original license was 
3D2XX/rotuma in 1988. The callsign has not been issued yet, but we 
expect to be issued with either 3D2P or 3D20R.

16/10 - 19/10 TAHITI; TX3T OC-046 
by a large group of operators from Russia and Ukraine. They plan 
to operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 180-10 metres with four stations at 
the same time on different bands/modes. QSL via RZ3EC (bureau 
cards can be requested online) and LoTW. Further information 
(including log search, band plan, and band/mode survey) can be 
found at http://www.tx7m.com/

17/10 - 7/11 S. COOK Is.; E51NOU OC-013 
>From Rarotonga Island by N7OU, CW only on 80-10m during his spare 
time as work allows. QSL via N7OU.

18/10 - 1/11 GUINEA; 3XY1D 
by DK7LX, DL4WK, DL7DF, DL7UFR, SP3CYY and SP3DOI. Activity will 
be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. They plan 
to have several stations on the air using 5 transceivers (4 x K2, 
1 x IC7000), 4 x kW linears, 2 x 18m Lowband Verticals, a 2 
element vertical for 40m, a 2 elemet vertical for 30m, a vertical 
R7 for 40/30/20/17/15/12/10m, 2 Spiderbeams for 20/17/15/12/10m, a 
5 element Yagi for 6m and some Beverage antennas. One station will 
be exclusively dedicated to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. QSL via DL7DF, 
direct or by the Bureau. For more details and updates, visit 
http://www.dl7df.com/3xy1d/index.html

19/10 - 1/11 MARQUESAS Is.; TX7M OC-027 
from Nuku Hiva by a large group of operators from Russia and 
Ukraine inclouding CQ WW DX SSB as TX5A. They plan to operate CW, 
SSB and RTTY on 180-10 metres with four stations at the same time 
on different bands/modes. QSL via RZ3EC (bureau cards can be 
requested online) and LoTW. Further information (including log 
search, band plan, and band/mode survey) can be found at 
http://www.tx7m.com/

21/10 - 27/10 SAO TOME & PRINCIPE; S92DX, S9CW and S9SX AF-023 
from Ilheu das Rolas, Sao Tome, by K0KKO and K0GUV. Activity will 
be on the HF bands and 6 meters. They plan to have two 6 meter 
stations on the air (50.105/SSB and 50.105.7/CW). For updates, 
watch http://www.k0kko.net/pb/wp_5bd6e10c/wp_5bd6e10c.html

22/10 - 11/11 SENEGAL; 6V7Q  
by F8IJV. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, operating mainly on 
SSB, possibly some Digital and CW too. He plans to take an Acom 
1011 amplifier with him this time. He will also be active during 
the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 29-30th). QSL via his home 
callsign, direct or by the Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW.

24/10 - 1/11 ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; FP/KV1J NA-032 
from the Island of Miquelon ((NA-032, DIFO FP-002 WLOTA 1417, Grid 
GN17). Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and 
PSK31 (but primarily SSB and RTTY). He will generally be on the 
highest frequency band that is open, and he may try 6 meters if 
there is an indications of openings. Also, look for him on the AO-
51 satellite (and other FM birds), weather permitting and if in 
the 2M/70cm mode. He will also be in the CQWW DX SSB Contest 
(October 29-30th). QSL via KV1J, direct or by the Bureau and also 
LoTW. For more details and update, check out his Web page at 
http://www.kv1j.com/fp/october11.html

24/10 - 9/11 FIJI; 3D2T and 3D2A 
from Nadi by VK4FW and VK4AN. They will participate in the CQWW DX 
SSB Contest. QSL 3D2T via VK4FW and 3D2A via VK4AN.

26/10 - 9/11 St. MAARTEN; PJ7X, PJ7J and PJ7NK 
by DJ8NK, F6EXV, JA1BK and K2WR including a Multi-2 entry in the 
CQ WW DX SSB Contest. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 80-10 
metres, with two stations and possibly a third one during peak 
periods. Their primary callsign will be PJ7X (QSL via F6EXV); 
other callsigns will be PJ7NK (to be used on digital modes, QSL 
via DJ8NK) and PJ7J (to be used on 80 metres, QSL via JA1BK). All 
logs will be uploaded to LoTW a few months after completion of the 
operation. The website for the operation can be found at 
http://www.pj7-2011.org/

1/11 - 4/11 TAHITI; TX3T OC-046 
by a large group of operators from Russia and Ukraine. They plan 
to operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 180-10 metres with four stations at 
the same time on different bands/modes. QSL via RZ3EC (bureau 
cards can be requested online) and LoTW. Further information 
(including log search, band plan, and band/mode survey) can be 
found at http://www.tx7m.com/

2/11 - 12/11 MALDIVES; 8Q7CC AS-013 
from Furanafushi Island by I0WDX. He will be active on 20-6 
meters, including the WARC bands, using an Icom IC-7000 into a 
Cushcraft R6000 vertical antenna. For 40 meters he will try to use 
an inverted V if he has enough space on his water bungalow. QSL 
via his home callsign. 

8/11 - 22/11 N. Cook Is.; E5 OC-014 
>From Manihiki Atoll by N7OU, callsign TBA. Only CW on 160-10m with 
focus on EU. QSL via N7OU.

10/11 - 6/12 NAURU; C21AA 
Operations will be led by VK4FW, with liaison support by VK4AN. 
They expect to have 6 operators and 3 stations active on all bands 
160-6 meters using CW/SSB/RTTY/PSK31. They will also participate 
in the CQWW DX CW Contest as a M/M or M/2 entry. QSLing will be 
handled by the Pacific DXers, or by the Bureau via VK4FW. For more 
details and updates, watch the C21AA Web page at http://pacific-
dxers.com/C21AA.html

13/11 - 21/11 NEPAL; 9NØMD 
by a large multi-national team of operators from the Mediterraneo 
DX Club. They will operate CW, SSB, and RTTY on 160-10 metres, 
with 3-4 stations and a focus on the low bands and RTTY. QSL route 
TBA. The team plans to give away trophies and prizes. Further 
information can be found at http://www.mdxc.org/nepal/

15/11 - 17/12 MADAGASCAR; 5R8IC AF-090 
from Saint Marie Island by F6ICX. Activity will be holiday style 
operating CW, RTTY, and PSK63, and using 100 watts into various 
GPs or Inverted-Ls and a Hexbeam for 20-10 meters. There will be 
no online log during his activity. QSL via his home callsign 
(QRZ.com).

17/11 - 28/11 AMERICAN SAMOA; K8A 
by W4PA and possibily others. The operation will focus on CW, 
digital modes and the low bands. K8A will participate in the CQ WW 
DX CW Contest, in either the SOAB, Multi-Single, or Multi-2 
category, depending on the number of operators involved. QSL via 
W4PA, direct or bureau. Further information can be found at 
http://www.k8a2011.com/

20/11 - 3/12 KENYA; 5Z4HW 
by DL7DF on holiday. He plans to operate on all bands, 160-10 
meters using CW, SBB, RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV as often as possible. 
The location is the Diani Beach at the coastline of Kenyanear 
Mombasa. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the DARC Bureau. 
For more details and updates, visit 
http://www.dl7df.com/5z/index.html

24/11 - 5/12 NICARAGUA; YN 
by AJ9C. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. 
He also plans to be in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 26-27th). 
QSL via LoTW. Also, look for him to be in the ARRL 160m Contest.

25/1 - 23/2 WALLIS & FUTUNA; FWØR OC-054 
from Uvea Island by HA0NAR and two other operators. They plan to 
have two stations on the air with amps operating on 160-6 meters 
using CW, SSB and RTTY. Focus will be on the lower bands, 
especially 160/80/40/30 meters using Spider (18m) verticals. A 
week long side trip will be also organized to Futuna Island (OC-
118) for the IOTA hunters in early February. The team also plans 
to take part in the ARRL DX CW Contest (February 18-19th). For 
more info/updates and an online logsearch, see the Web page at: 
http://www.ha0nar.hu/

February MALPELO I.; HKØNA  
The most probable sailing date will be February 15, 2012. The team 
currently consists of HK1R (Team Leader), HK1T, HK1X, DJ8ZB, 
HK1MW, HK1N, YV5SSB/6, OH0XX, HK3JJH, W6IZT, K5YY and K4UEE. For 
more details and updates, visit the HK0NA Web pages at 
http://hk0na.wordpress.com/

25/2 - 6/3 SENEGAL; 6V7T 
by F5RAV. Activity will probably be on SSB and PSK31, and on 160- 
10 meters (including 17 and 12m with a dipole only). He will also 
be in the French REF SSB Contest (February 25-26th) and the ARRL 
DX SSB Contest (March 3-4th). QSL only direct to his home 
callsign. See details on QRZ.com. He will also try to be active as 
C56/F5RAV (or possibly another callsign) from Banjul, The Gambia 
(C56), between the two weekends (February 27th, and March 3rd, 
2012) with some other operators from Europe.

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 2011-July 17


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