[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 229

Lars Aronsson SM3CVM sm3cvm at bredband.net
Fri Jul 13 01:16:58 PDT 2012


DX-CALENDAR V 229

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

 

BENIN; TY2BP by LA0HF from Fidjrossé, Cotonou, beginning June 26th, for a
minimum of 

30 days, up to 45 days.  Activity will be on 20/15/10 meters. QSL 

via IK2IQD.

 

– 13/7                UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ACØQG/5 NA-092 

from South Padre Island (USI TX007S, Cameron County, TX). Activity 

will be on the HF bands, on or near the usual island and IOTA 

frequencies. QSL via his home callsign, direct, LoTW or eQSL.

 

– 13/7                UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; N1FJ/p 

from Three Mile Island (USi NH020, not IOTA). This island is 

located on Lake Winnipesukee in Belknap County/New Hampshire. He 

will work mostly in CW on 15m-40m. QSL via homecall.

 

– 15/7                PAKISTAN; AP2ARS 

by AP2AUM, AP2MF and AP2MKS from Swat District (Grid Locater: 

MM65HH) between 1300z July 14th and 1900z July 15th. They will 

operate from an elevation of 2300m ASL using frequencies 7050 and 

14150 kHz, and the satellites. Power output will be 150 watts to 

an Inverted V dipole for HF and an egg beater for the satellite 

communications). QSL via: PARS AP2ARS, P.O.BOX 1450, Islamabad, 

44000, Pakistan. See also: http://www.pakhams.com/

 

– 15/7                CANADA; CK6S 

Celebrating the 100th aniversary of the Calgary Stampede, the 

Calgary Amateur Radio Association will be operating special event 

station. QSL via VE6AO, direct or bureau. All amateurs within the 

City of Calgary can also use special prefixes CJ6 for VA6 and CK6 

for VE6 for the same period.

 

– 15/7                CANADA; XM31812 

The Hamilton Amateur Radio Club (VE3DC) and the 1812 Special 

Committee are pleased to announce this special callsign to 

commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. QSL via VE3ATX. 

See also: http://www.wix.com/xm31812/xm31812/

 

– 16/7                VENEZUELA; YW5B SA-037 

from Isla La Blanquilla by members of the Grupo DX Caracas. They 

plan to be QRV on all bands and modes. QSL via DM4TI. See also: 

http://www.gdxc.org/

 

– 16/7                CANADA; VY2 NA-029 

from Prince Edward Island by a group of Eastern Ontario amateur 

radio operators. During the IARU HF World Championship (July 14-

15th), they will be using VY2RAC as Canada's HQ station. They 

will be operating as Multi-2 entry, both CW and SSB. QSL via: 

Radio Amateurs of Canada, 720 Belfast Road, Suite 217, Ottawa, 

Ontario, K1G 0Z5, Canada.

 

– 17/7                SOLOMON IS; H44UD OC-149, OC-047 and OC-158 

from New Georgia Island by UT6UD. Activity will be holiday style, 

and he will work mainly on CW during his evening and morning. If 

conditions permit. He will try to find time to activate the IOTA 

groups OC-047 and OC-158. QSL via his home callsign, by the 

Bureau or direct.

 

– 17/7                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 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and 

PSK31 (but primarily CW, 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 

satellites, weather permitting. He will also be in the IARU HF 

Contest (July 14-15th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Mixed-Mode/High-

Power entry. QSL via KV1J, direct or by the Bureau and also LoTW. 

For more details and updates, check out his Web page at 

http://www.kv1j.com/fp/July12.html

 

– 18/7                MARTINIQUE; TO5U NA-107 

by K9FY. Activity will be holiday style on all HF bands using CW 

and SSB ("as condx and time away from beaches and Caribbean-

French eateries and water holes allow"). QSL via his home 

callsign direct.

 

– 21/7                S. COOK IS.; E51YNB and E51TAI OC013 

from Rarotonga Island by N6NB and W6TAI. They will operate SSB 

only on 40-10 metres, and will take part in the IARU HF World 

Championship. QSL via N6NB.

 

- 27/7                MOROCCO; 5C13IG   

Moroccan amateur radio operators are allowed to use the special 

prefix to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the crowning of King 

Mohammed VI.

 

28/7                   JAPAN; 8N1TW 

to mark the completion of transition to digital terrestrial TV 

broadcasting in JA. "TW" implies Tower. QSL via bureau.

 

- 29/7                FRENCH GUIANA; FY5LH 

by F5TND. Activity has been on 40-10 meters using SSB, RTTY and 

PSK. QSL via F5KDR.

 

- 30/7                BRAZIL; PW7FD and PQ7FD 

Special event stations PW7FD (SSB and digital modes) and PQ7FD 

(CW) will be active as a tribute to Brazil's Fire Departments. 

Look for activity on 40, 20, 17, 15 and 10 metres. QSL via PS7AB, 

direct and bureau, and LoTW. For more information, see:

                   http://www.ps7ab.com.br/pq7fd.htm

 

- 31/7                AUSTRALIA; VK100WIQ 

Celebrating one century of Amateur Radio in Queensland will be 

activated by WIA affiliated clubs located across the State. All 

of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau. 

Direct card requests will be accepted until 31 December 2012 and 

can be sent to VK100WIQ Manager, P.O. Box 343, Laidley QLD 4341, 

Australia. Further information can be found in the "News and  

Events" section on http://www.wia.org.au/

 

- 31/7                CHILE; 3G90AA  

Special event callsign will be in use on all bands and modes to 

celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Radio Club of Chile. QSL 

via CE3AA.

 

- Late July         AFGHANISTAN; T6JP 

by 5Q2J/OZ2JBC. Activity will be on 80-10 meters depending on the 

conditions. However, due to background noise, he will work 

primarily on 20-10 meters using RTTY, PSK and SSB, with a Yaesu 

FT-857D (100W). See important QSL info for direct and Bureau QSLs 

at: http://oz2jbc.dk/page3.html 

Log will be uploaded monthly to eQSL and LoTW.

 

- 2/8                   ST. KITTS AND NEVIS; V47JA NA-104 

by W5JON. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using SSB. His activity 

will also include RSGB IOTA (SSB) Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band 

entry. Equipment will be: Kenwood TS-590S and a SB200 Amplifier 

and a 80-10m Multiband Dipole and S9 Vertical; 6m will be a 3 

element yagi. His XYL, W5HAM, will occasionally operate as 

V47HAM. ALL QSLs go to his home callsign W5JON. Also via LoTW.

 

- 6/8                   CHAD; TT8PK 

by F4EGS on HF. Activity will be limited due to his work schedule 

and spare time. QSL via F4EGS, by the Bureau or direct (see 

QRZ.com for details). 

 

– 6/8                  MONTSERRAT; VP2MDD NA-103 

by M0AEP. G3USR will join him on the island between June 30th and 

July 9th. Both operators will be active on 80-6 meters, but will 

concentrate on 12/10/6 meters using CW and SSB (no digital). QSL 

via their home callsigns.

 

- 12/8                JAPAN; 8J9HC  AS-077 

special callsign to celebrate the 36th All Japan High School 

Cultural Festival in Toyama (JCC 2801) on the island of Honshu 

(WLOTA 2376). QSL via bureau.

 

– 25/8                S. COOK IS.; E51AND OC-013 

from Rarotonga Island by AB7FS. Activity will be holiday style. 

As a member of the Straight Key Century Club (SKCC #7723), he 

plans to operate straight key CW at or around 14050 kHz, and he 

will be looking especially for SKCC members. He also checks into 

the ANZA net (which meets at 0515z daily on 14183 kHz). QSL via 

his home callsign.

 

30/9                   JAPAN; 8J7EQ  

the special event station remembers last year's big earthquake in 

Japan in all modes on HF until Sep 30. QSL via bureau.

 

- 31/10              JAPAN; 8JØWAZA 

The special callsign promotes the "National Skills Competition/      

National Abilympics" competition 2012 in Nagano. QSL cards to 

special event stations from JA are always ok via bureau.

 

- 31/10              JAPAN; 8N0CLEAN and 8N5CLEAN   

special event stations are active during the "Clean Reception 

Environment Month". QSLs via bureau.

 

- 31/10              ANGOLA; D2SG 

by MM0SSG. Activity will be limited because he is there on a work 

assignment on an off-shore oil platform. Operations will only take 

place when he is on land. Reported QSNs show activity has been on 

10 meters CW. QSL via GM4FDM, direct or by the Bureau.

 

- 31/12              JAPAN; 8J1MST  

The special event station celebrates the 40th anniversary of the      

city of Misato.

 

- 31/12              JAPAN; 8J6O AS-077 

to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the city of Omura (JCC 

4205). QSL via bureau.

- 31/12              JAPAN; 8N1TDU  

The special event station is active from the "Tokyo Denki      

University New Campus" (Tokyo Senju Campus).

 

- 31/12              JAPAN; 8J6OKAJO AS-077 

special event station to mark the 400th anniversary of Oka 

Province Castle Town (now Taketa-city JCC 4408 Jo: Castle) in the 

prefecture Oita on Kyushu (WLOTA 0963). QSL via bureau.

 

- 31/12              PHILIPPINES; 4GØLD 

Look for special event station to celebrate the 50th anniversary 

of the Philippine Amateur Radio League (PARL). QSL via the 

Bureau. Also, the PARL is sponsoring a commemorative Diploma for 

amateur radio stations that have established two-way 

communications with at least twelve (12) QSOs with PARL members. 

Look for more details at http://www.dx1l.dxhams.net/events.htm 

 

– 31/12             CYPRUS; P3EU  

Members of the Paphos District of the Cyprus Amateur Radio Society 

will be active to celebrate the first Cypriot Presidency of the 

Council of the European Union. QSL via 5B4AHO, direct or bureau.

 

- 31/12              ALGERIA; 7T,T7W, 7V, 7Y and 7X 

Members of the "Amateurs Radio Algeriens" (ARA - 7X2ARA) will be 

active using special prefixes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 

the Algerian Independence. A special award/diploma is available 

for obtaining 50 points by working the following stations:    

7T50I - Official Station (RC Algiers); 10 points; QSL via 7X2ARA    

7W50I - Radio Club Station from East and South East area (RC Bou-

Saada); 5 points; QSL via 7X2ARA  

7V50I & 7U50I - Radio Club Stations from the south zone (RC 

Laghouat); 5 points; QSL via 7X2ARA  

7Y50I - Radio Club Station from the West and South West area (RC 

Mostaganem; 5 points; QSL via 7X2ARA  

7X ordinary Algerian stations; 3 points  

Complete details about the award are available on QRZ.com under 

any of the above special callsigns.

 

- 31/12              MEXICO; 6DØLM 

special callsign issued to the Federacion Mexicana de Radio 

Experimentadores (FMRE) to celebrate the 80th anniversary since 

its foundation. 

 

- 31/3 2013      JAPAN; 8J1MBR AS-007 

special event call on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of 

Mobara City (JCC 1210) in Chiba prefecture in the Kanto region on

                           Honshu, WLOTA 2376). QSL via bureau.

 

- 31/3 2013      JAPAN; 8J1SPY AS-007 

HAMs are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Yachimata City (JCC 

1230). Yachimata-City is located in the Chiba prefecture (WLOTA 

2376). QSL via bureau.

 

14/7 – 22/7      ECUADOR; HDØ81QRC 

by members of the Quito Radio Club (HC1QRC). Activity will be on 

all bands, CW and SSB. The operation is to commemorate the 

founding of the Quito Radio Club 81 years ago. Equipment will 

include both modern and some beautifully restored vintage radios 

by Gustavo, HC1BG. QSL via HC1JQ, direct or by the Bureau.

 

115/7 – 28/8    ASIATIC RUSSIA; RIØK AS-061 and AS-092 

from Ostrov Ratmanova (AS-061, Big Diomede Island, RRA RR-11-04, 

RDA CK-08), Ostrov Alyumka (AS-092, RRA RR-12-01, RDA CK-05) and 

Ratmanova Islands & AS-092, R0K, Bering Sea Coast South group by      

Members of the Russian Robinson Club. They plan to operate in CW 

and SSB on all bands. Ask the operator for the QSL route.

 

17/7 – 24/7      MONTSERRAT; VP2MUQ and VP2MSJ  

by W5UQ and W5SJ. Activity will be a holiday style DXpedition 

with an emphasis on CW on the 30/17/12 meters bands plus some 

limited RTTY...... EXCEPT for the weekend when W5UQ will take on 

the CQWW VHF Contest (July 21-22nd) with a 7 element, M2, 6M7JHV 

and Expert Amp, 1K FA for all bands, including 6 meters for the 

contest. QSLs go to W5JAY.

 

20/7 – 31/7      ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; FP/VE3DZ, FP/VA2WA and TO2U NA-032 

from Miquelon by VE3DZ and VA2WDQ/VA2WA. Activity will be on 160-

6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Look for them to use the special 

callsign TO2U for the CQWW VHF (July 21-22nd) and the RSGB IOTA 

Contest (July 28-29th). Suggested frequencies are:

CW   - 1824, 3524, 7024, 10114, 14024, 18074, 21024, 24894 and 

28024 kHz

                           SSB  - 3790, 7060/7140, 14240, 18140, 21240,
24940 and 28440 kHz

                           RTTY - 7041, 10142, 14084, 18104, 21084, 24914
and 28080 kHz

                           6m  - 50.104/CW and 50.115/SSB

QSL cards will be available after the DXpedition via OQRS, by the 

Bureau or direct by using the PayPal system. For more details and 

updates, visit: http://www.to2u.contestgroupduquebec.com/

 

22/7 – 29/7      UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; WB8YJF/4  NA-067 

from Ocracoke Island (USI NC-001S). Activity will include the            

RSGB IOTA Contest (July 28-29th). Operations will be on 80-10           

meters using CW, RTTY, and SSB. QSL via his home callsign,            

direct (for a FAST reply) or by the Bureau.

 

22/7 – 4/8        SAINT BARTHELEMY; TO2D NA-146 

by HB9EOU and HB9CVC. Activity will be on 40-6 meters using SSB 

and RTTY. Suggested frequencies are:

                           SSB  - 7058/7180, 14195/14269, 18145, 21295,
24945 and 28495 kHz

                           RTTY - 7035, 10140, 14080, 18100, 21080, 24920
and 28080 kHz

                           6m  - 50118 kHz

QSL via HB9EOU. For more details and udates, visit:  

http://st-barth.hb9eme.ch/

 

23/7 – 31/7      BELIZE; V31WH, V31MX and V31MO NA-073 

from Cay Caulker by W5HNS, K0BCN and W5MRM. Activity will be on 

40-10 meters using a 5 band hexbeam and a 40m dipole, operating 

CW and SSB. There will only be one transceiver, so they will not 

be on more than one band at a time. During the RSGB IOTA Contest 

(July 28-29th), they will sign V31MX and be on the contest, 

possibly with two transceivers, allowed bands alternating CW and 

SSB (on 40m and up). QSL via their home callsigns or LoTW.

 

24/7 – 1/8        TURKEY; TB2ZHI/0, TA0/HA5BWW, TA0/HA5MA, TA0/HA7PC,
TA0/HA8KW, 

TA2RX/0, TA7EB/0 and TA7EM/0 AS-154 

from Giresun Island by a team of Hungarian and Turkish operators. 

Activity will be on all HF bands. Operators mentioned are HA5OJ 

(TB2ZHI/0), HA5BWW (TA0/HA5BWW), HA5MA (TA0/HA5MA), HA7PC 

(TA0/HA7PC), HA8KW (TA0/HA8KW), TA2RX (TA2RX/0), TA7EB (TA7EB/0) 

and TA7EM (TA7EM/0). QSL via their home callsigns, direct or by 

the Bureau. During the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 28-29th), the team 

will use the callsign TC0HA. QSL TC0HA via HA5KHC, direct or by 

the Bureau.

 

26/7 – 29/7      MARIANA Is; WE8A/KHØ OC-086 

from Saipan. Activity will be on 80-6 meters, but with a focus on 

30/17/12 meters using CW and SSB. Suggested operating frequencies 

on the 30/17/12 meter bands will be (+/- QRM):  

CW  - 10106, 18071 and 24901 kHz

SSB - 18136 and 24936 kHz  

QSL ONLY direct to: 5-1-35, Daikaidori, Kobe, 652-0803 JAPAN. 

Please do not send to the U.S. Bureau or JA Bureau. For more 

details and updates, go to: 

http://blog.zaq.ne.jp/kirc/category/5/

 

26/7 – 29/7      CANADA; VX2I NA-128 

from Ile Verte by a group of operators. They will operate many 

stations from the lighthouse keeper's quarters, with activity on 

all bands CW, SSB, RTTY and  PSK63 before and after the IOTA  

contest. A station will be dedicated to 6m. QSL via VE2CQ, direct 

or bureau. See www.qsl.net/na128cg/

 

26/7 – 30/7      UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; KØKOC/p NA-067 

from Ocracoke Island (USI NC001S, WLOTA 0466, Hyde County, NC). 

He will be using a Elecraft KX3 10W QRP, most of the time 

operating the Digital modes (JT65, PKS-31, RTTY), powered

by 20w sun panels and LiFo battery only. QSL via his home 

callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

 

26/7 – 1/8        ST. PAUL I.; CY9M  

by N2WB, VE3E, EA2TA, VA3FM, EA3NT, SV2KBS, IZ7ATN, SM0MDG, 

MM0NDX and AB5EB, IOTA Contest included. They will be active all 

bands, modes (160-2m) with special attention on 6m and 160m, if 

propagation allows. A Web site is currently under construction 

and will be ready in a few short weeks where much more info can 

be found. The QSL Manager for the expedition is M0URX. Today, 

according to that list and ClubLog, CY9 is needed more than 

entities such as Tokelau (ZK3) or PY0T (Trindade & Martim Vaz). 

The team consists of AB5EB, EA1DR, EA2TA, EA3NT, IZ7ATN, MM0NDX, 

SM0MDG, SV2KBS, VA3FM and VE3EN.  

Information: http://www.cy9m.com/

 

27/7 – 29/7      BRAZIL; ZV1M SA-029 

from Itacuruca Island by PU1MMZ, PU1SET, PY1HS, PY1MT and PY1MX. 

They will be active IOTA Contest. QSL via PY1MT.

 

27/7 – 29/7      UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; W6UX/p NA-144 

from Anacapa Island by W6UX and other five operators, from around 

22 UTC on 27 July until 12 UTC on the 29th. IOTA Contest included. 

Look for them on 10, 15, 20, 30 (Friday only), and 40 metres. QSL 

via W6UX.

 

27/7 – 30/7      TAIWAN; BOØM AS-113 

from Matsu Island by members of the Amateur Radio Taipei (ART). 

Activity will include an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 28-

29th). Operators mentioned are BM2AAV, BV1EL, BV2DD, BV2KS, 

BV2NT, BX2AB, BX4AG, VR2SA and XX9LT. QSL only via: A.R.T. QSL 

Service, PO Box 73-326, Taipei, Taiwan. Visit the ART Web page 

at: http://art.ham.org.tw/en/

 

August               COMOROS; D64K AF-007 

A team of Europeon operators will be active from Comoros Islands. 

Operators mentioned are IW3SQY, IV3DSH, IT9YVO, IZ8GCE, IZ4AKS, 

SP3DOI and C31CT/EA3QS. The team has already obtained all 

permissions, and the license has been sent to the DXCC Desk. The 

official D64K Web site will go online about a month before the 

DXpedition. The QSL Manager will be IV3DSH. More details will be 

forthcoming. Watch the following for updates: 

http://www.d64k.com/

 

1/8 – 8/8           COSTA RICA; TI5/K6MQ 

by N6OPR and N0TW. Their activity will include the 10-10 Summer 

QSO Party (August 4-5th). QSL via N0TW.

 

2/8 – 9/8           VENEZUELA; YV5/homecall and YV7/homecall SA-035 SA-012 

from Margarita (SA-012) and as YV5/homecall from Los Roques (SA-

035) by UA9YAB and UA9YPS. QSL via home calls.

 

8/8 – 20/8        COMOROS; D64K AF-007 

from Ngazidja (Grande Comore), Comoros Islands by a team of 

Europeon operators. The current list of operators mentioned are 

C31CT/EA3QS, DL7DF, EA3AKY, IW3SQY, IV3DSH, IZ8GCE and SP3DOI. 

The team has already obtained all permissions, and the license 

has been sent to the DXCC Desk. Pilot station is KH6CG. Their 

license covers from 160 to 6 meters, so the guys will be active 

on all bands and modes, and they are even considering the possi- 

bility of working on 60m and 6m. The QSL Manager will be Paolo, 

IV3DSH. More details will be forthcoming. Watch the following for 

updates: http://www.d64k.com/

 

10/8 – 20/8      ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; FP/VE2XB NA-032 

from Miquelon Islands. Activity will have a special focus on 6 

meters, but he will also be active on all bands from 80-6 meters. 

He states that he will be bring his THP amp for 500w, so his 

signals should be good with the Hexbeam. QSL via VE2XB (see 

QRZ.com).

 

14/8 – 3/9        TANZANIA; 5H3ME  

by DL4ME. Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands from 80-6 

meters using CW and the Digital modes. QSL via his home callsign.

 

15/8 – 22/8      SENEGAL; 6W/M1KTA 

Activity will be on most HF bands using CW, PSK and SSB. He also 

mentions that he will use 6 meters if open from Senegal. For more 

information and updates, visit his Blog page at:  

http://m1kta-qrp.blogspot.com/

 

17/8 – 20/8      AUSTRALIA; VI5CW OC-139 

from Kangaroo Island by VK5PAS and six other operators. Activity 

will include an entry in the International Lighthouse/Lightship

Weekend [ILLW] from Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, as well as 

operations on all HF bands using mainly SSB, with some possible 

CW. QSL via VK5PAS.

 

18/8 – 19/8      AUSTRALIA; VK4ILH OC-137 

from Moreton Island during the International Lighthouse/

                           Lightship Weekend [ILLW] by a team of 8
Australian operators. 

Activity will take place prior to ILLW from the Cape Moreton 

Lighthouse (AU0009, WLOTA LH2987). This will be the very first 

time Cape Moreton Lighthouse has ever been activated. Also, 

Moreton Island has not been activated in almost 15 years. 

Operators mentioned are VK4MIA, VK4FPDW, VK4MBL, VK4GRA, VK4ERM, 

VK4GH, VK4IO and VK3HJ. QSL via VK4MIA, by the Bureau, direct or 

LoTW. For more details and updates, visit the following Web page:


http://www.capemoreton2012.com/

 

22/8 – 29/8      GAMBIA; C5/M1KTA 

Activity will be on most HF bands using SSB, PSK and CW (in that 

order). For more information and updates, visit his Blog page at:

                           http://m1kta-qrp.blogspot.com/

 

2/9 – 10/9        REUNION I.; FR/DF8AN AF-016 

Activity will be mainly on CW on all bands including 6 meters 

with just 100 watts into a long wire. QSL via DF8AN, direct or by 

the Bureau.

 

4/9 – 18/9        SWAINS I.; NH8S OC-200 

Operators W8GEX K9CT will lead a multi-international team of 20 

operators. The team will operate six stations over a 14 day 

period, from 160-6 meters on all modes. A great emphasis will be 

put on Europe where it is most needed. The current list of team 

members include AA4NN, DJ7JC, DL3DXX, I8NHJ, K5AB, K6MM, K6TD, 

K9CT, KH7Y, N2TU, N6HC, NA6M, ND2T, NI6T, SM5AQD, W4BUW, W6KK, 

W8GEX, WB4JTT and WB9Z. A Web page is currently under 

construction which will provide updates as they become available 

at: http://www.nh8s.org/  

QSL via AA4NN. 

 

9/9 – 21/9        NIUE; ZK2GJ and ZK2RS 

by W7GJ and ZL1RS. They will do a 6 meter (ZK2GJ) and 2 meter 

(ZK2RS) EME DXpedition. Preliminary information about the 

DXpedition at http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/Niue2012.htm 

QSL ZK2GJ via W7GJ and ZK2RS via ZL1RS DIRECT ONLY.

 

22/9 – 6/10      HAWAII; KH6/VK2IR and KH6VK2NN 

This will be a holiday style DXpedition with the family, and they 

plan to operate 40-10 meters. They also hope to meet some of the 

local hams in the area. QSL via VK2IR.

 

24/9 – 5/10      CONWAY REEF; 3D2C OC-112 

by YT1AD and a multi-national team of operators. Activity

                           will be on 160-2 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, SSTV
and PSK31. QSL 

via YT1AD, direct (w/SAE or SASE + 1 USD for normal postage, 2 

USDs for Airmail) or by the Bureau. Further information can be 

found at http://www.yt1ad.info/3d2c/index.html

 

16/10 – 23/10  RODRIGUES I; 3B9SP AF-017 

by a team of operators from Switerland known as the "Radio 7 

Team". Operators currently mentioned are HB9ACA, HB9BOI, HB9BOU, 

HB9BQP, HB9CYF, HB9HFN, HB9SLO, HB9TNA and HB9TYJ. The pilot 

station will be HB9ICC and the coordination in Mauritius is 

Jacky, 3B8CF. Their goal is to set up three amateur radio 

stations that can be run together on different Amateur Radio 

bands. Mostly one on CW, one on SSB and the third running special 

modes like RTTY and PSK31. They hope to use small 400 watt solid 

state amplifiers for the CW and SSB stations. Activity will be on 

160-6 meters using two 3 element Spiderbeams (20/17/ 15/12/10m), 

verticals for 40/30/20m, a Butternut HF2V for 160/80/40m and a 

Slim Jim for 6 meters. QSL via HB9ACA direct or use the OQRS on 

ClubLog. The logs will be uploaded to LotW within 6 months after 

the DX Operation.

 

16/10 – 25/10  W. KIRIBATI; T3ØPY and T3ØSIX OC-017 

from Tarawa Island by a Brazilian team. Two callsigns will be 

used: T30PY for operations between 160-10m, and T30SIX to be used 

on 6m. It is expected to have 3 stations running simultaneously 

on HF and one on six meters. The following modes will be used: 

CW, SSB and RTTY. EME on six meters may be possible, but not yet 

confirmed. Suggested frequencies are:

                           CW   - 1833.5, 3524, 7024, 10124, 14024, 18084,
21024, 24894 and 

28024 kHz

                          SSB  - 3798, 7085, 14190, 18145, 21295, 24945 and
28495 kHz

                          RTTY - 3580, 7038, 14080, 18102, 21080, 24920 and
28080 kHz

                           6M - 50102/CW and Beacon  50110-50120/SSB

                          The DXpedition Web site at
http://www.mcdx.org/t30py/ 

20/10 – 24/10  PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-103 

from Emirau Island, St. Matthias IOTA Group by G3KHZ, SM6CVX, 

HB9BXE, K5WQG, DL6KVA and Non-ham Stig Nyman. Activity will 

probably be 40-10 meters using mostly CW with some SSB 

just like last year's activity. QSL via SM6CVX. They do have a 

Web page at http://www.p29ni.yolasite.com/

27/10 – 31/10  PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29NI OC-099 

from Simberi Island in the Tabar IOTA Group. Activity will 

probably be 40-10 meters using mostly CW with some SSB just like 

last year's activity. QSL via G3KHZ. They do have a Web page at 

http://www.p29ni.yolasite.com/

2/11 – 4/11      PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29 Callsign TBA OC-069 

from Lihir Island in the Lihir IOTA Group. Activity will probably 

be 40-10 meters using mostly CW with some SSB just like last 

year's activity. QSL Manager TBA. They do have a Web page at 

http://www.p29ni.yolasite.com/

6/11 – 9/11      PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-135 

from Bougainville Island by SM6CVX. QSL via his home callsign.

 

11/11 – 23/11  BRUNEI DARUSSALAM; V84SMD OC-088 

by a multi-national team. Activity will be on 160-10 meters, 

including the 30/17/12 meter bands, using CW, SSB and RTTY. They 

plan to have 15 to 18 operators with 4 to 5 stations on the air 24 

hours. Their equipment will be Icom 7000s and Elecraft K2s. 

Antennas will be 3 Spiderbeam (5 bands), 80m vertical full size, 

inverted L for 160m, vertical for 40m, vertical dipole for 30m and 

beverages for receiving. The operators mentioned are F1HRE, F5EOT, 

F6BIV, I2VGW, I8YGZ, IK2LTR, IZ2GNQ, IZ8CCW, ON7RN, UZ2HKC, 

V85AVE, V85AX, V85TX and YB3MM. QSL via IK2VUC, direct, by the 

Bureau or the OQRS. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW 4-5 months after 

the activity. A Web page is under construction and will be online 

soon at: http://www.mdxc.org/v84smd/

 

17/11 – 30/11  AUCKLAND & CAMPBELL IS.; ZL9HR OC-037 

from Campbell Island by the  Hellenic Amateur Radio of 

Association of Australia (HARAOA) The ZL9HR team will consist of 

a total of nine members, VK2IR (Team  Leader) and VK3YP (Team Co-

Leader) are "inviting any experienced operators who would like to 

attend this DXpedition to email vk2ir[@]vk2ir.com for more 

information".  They have a blog at http://www.zl9hr.com/

 

20/11 – 28/11  NICARAGUA; YN2CC 

by AJ9C. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. 

He will be in the CQWW DXCW Contest (November 24-25th) as a 

Sinlge-Op/Low-Power entry. QSL via LoTW or direct to his home 

callsign.

 

21/11 – 1/12    BRITISH VIGRIN IS.; VP2V/homecall  

by N3DXX and AA7V. Activity will be focused on 160 meters and the 

CQWW DX CW Contest (November 24-25th) as a Multi-Single entry 

signing as VP2V/N3DXX. QSL via K2PF.

 

23/11 – 3/12    LESOTHO; 7P8D 

by ZS2DL (CW), V51YJ (CW), LZ1UQ (CW), DJ3CQ (CW), DL2MDU 

(CW/RTTY), ZS1TT (SSB/RTTY), K5LBU, ZS2DK (SSB/RTTY) and ZS6RJ 

(CW/RTTY). Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and 

RTTY, with a minimum of three stations (possibly 5 stations) on 

the air 24/7. Suggested CW frequencies (listening up) are: 3504, 

7024, 10103, 14020, 18078, 21020, 24900 and 28020 kHz. QSL direct 

via: LESOTHO DXPEDITION 2012, P.O. Box 29169, Sunridge Park, 

6008, SOUTH AFRICA (w/2 USDs - Please no IRC as it is difficult 

to convert at the post office). A OQRS system (PayPal) will also 

be implemented just before the expedition. Logs will be uploaded 

to LoTW within 12 months after the DXpedition has ended. For more 

details, visit: http://www.zs2dl.co.za/7P8D.html

 

10/12 – 5/1      S. COOK IS; E51E OC-083 

from Aitutaki Island by 5B4AIF. Activity will be holiday style 

using just basic antennas. He states, "I hope to have the HF2V 

for 40/80m. Shipped in advance everything else will travel with 

us. Inverted V's will be used for other bands unless I can get 

something 2nd hand to leave there. The radio will be a IC-7000, 

the amp will have the full legal power of 400 watts. I would like 

to operate at least SSB and RTTY, I am learning CW so if I am 

feeling able I will do some slow morse, but if no one sends 

slowly I will have to try another mode." Suggested frequencies 

are:

CW   - 1825, 3525, 7020, 10105, 14025, 18075, 21025, 24895 and 

28025 kHz

                           SSB  - 1840, 3793, 7185, 14215, 18160, 21295,
24950 and 28485 kHz

RTTY - 3630, 7035, 10145, 14090, 18105, 21090, 24925 and 28090 

kHz

                           6m  - 50105/CW and 50130/SSB

QSL via EB7DX only. He is a ClubLog user. He now has a Web page 

up and running with a "bands/modes" needs survey available at:

                   http://aitutaki2012.com/

 

March 2013      CLIPPERTON I; TX5 NA-011 

Cordell Expeditions has announced plans for a DXpedition to 

Clipperton Island. A team of up to 24 operators will be QRV under 

                           a TX5 callsign TBA for 10 days starting around 1
March. They will 

be active on all bands and modes with up to 8 stations, and will 

use an advanced version of DXA, the satellite-linked system that 

displays near-real-time log data. For the time being the team 

includes KK6EK, DL1MGB, NP4IW, DL3DXX, DJ5IW, SP5XVY and DL8LAS. 

Further information at www.cordell.org/CI/index.html

 

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 2012 – July 13



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