[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 224-226
Lars Aronsson SM3CVM
sm3cvm at bredband.net
Mon Jun 25 13:25:35 PDT 2012
DX-CALENDAR V 224-226
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.
- 29/6 HAITI; HH4/W3CMP NA-096
He is very active on HF during his evening hours. He will also
try to work on 6m and 2m (50.106, 50.117, 144.200 MHz). QSL via homecall.
- 30/6 BRAZIL; ZZ19ØGOB
The special event station marks the 190th anniversary of the
Masonic Lodge "Grande Oriente do Brasil". QSL via PT2OP.
- 1/7 JAPAN; JA2MET/1 AS-008
from Mikura-jima (Loc PM39tu). This island belongs to the Fuji-Hakone-Izu
National Park (WFF JAFF-009). He will work in SSB and a little CW on all HF
bands with focus on 6m. QSL via JA2MET.
– 2/7 CANADA; VYØ/homecall NA-185
from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Province by AH6EZ and K9DXA. Activity will be on
80-6 meters, with a focus on 30/17/12 meter bands using CW, SSB and RTTY.
The duo plans to make a side trip to Marble Island (NA-185) for a few hours
sometime between June 25-29th. On July 1st, during Radio Canada Day Contest,
they will be active as VY0RAC. Listen for QSL instructions. For more details
and updates, go to <http://ah6ez.yolasite.com/> http://ah6ez.yolasite.com/
- 5/7 CANADA; KCØVEU/VYØ NA-008
from Eureka, Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, Grid Loc. EQ79ax). He is there on
official business. Sometime during his stay, and weather permitting, he will
attempt to operate from the PEARL facility 15km away which is located at
80°N - 86°25'W, and therefore in the rare ER grid (ER60) for those who chase
the CQ Grid Fields award and the rare ITU Zone 75.
– 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.
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.
- 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/>
http://www.wia.org.au/
- 6/8 CHAD; TT8PK
By F4EGS on HF. QSL via F4EGS.
- 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> http://oz2jbc.dk/page3.html
Log will be uploaded monthly to eQSL and LoTW.
– 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.
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 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 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>
http://www.dx1l.dxhams.net/events.htm
- 31/12 MEXICO; 6DØLM
special callsign issued to the Federacion Mexicana de Radio Experimentadores
(FMRE) to celebrate the 80th anniversary since its foundation.
27/6 – 3/7 AMERICAN SAMOA; KH8/KL7RRC
from Pago Pago by N3QQ and N7RO will be making a quick trip down to American
Samoa, to just have talks with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) about
a potential expedition in the future to Rose Atoll (OC-190). However, they
may be active during their spare time. QSL via N7RO or UA9OBA.
29/6 – 2/7 JAPAN; JE1SCF/6 AS-047
from Daito Islands by JE1SCF and JG4IQC. They will operate CW and SSB on
40-10 metres. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau.
1/7 – 5/7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K2
the 4th annual "Original 13 Colonies - Independence Week - Special Event.
>From 0401Z, on July 1st to 0359Z July 6th. Keep in mind that there may be
fewer operators available on the work days, so PLEASE BE PATIENT! There will
be at least two S.E. stations per colony state. Also included will be Super
contest stations, multi-operator Club stations, and OM & XYL teams. Activity
will be on 160-2 meters, except 60/30/17/12m, and using all modes
(Satellites, CW, SSB and the Digital modes - but it is up to the individual
colony state station). The Colony state stations to look for are: K2A (New
York), K2B (Virginia), K2C (Rhode Island), K2D (Connecticut), K2E
(Delaware), K2F (Maryland), K2G (Georgia), K2H (Massachusetts), K2I (New
Jersey), K2J (North Carolina), K2K (New Hampshire), K2L (South Carolina) and
K2M (Pennsylvania). "ALL" Colony stations will issue a special event QSL
card this year! Also, a special certificate is available. For complete
details, visit their Web page at
http://www.13colonies.info <http://www.13colonies.info/> /
1/7 – 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.
2/7 – 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.
10/7 – 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>
http://www.kv1j.com/fp/July12.html
12/7 -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.
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 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 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 – 1/8 ST. PAUL I.; CY9M
IOTA Contest included, the 10-man team 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.
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.
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/> 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 <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.
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/>
http://www.capemoreton2012.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/> 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>
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://
<http://www.google.com/url?sa=D&q=www.yt1ad.info/3d2c/index.html&usg=AFQjCNH
CY9IcH5xue3tJk8K3xENxYGTIlg> www.yt1ad.info/3d2c/index.html
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/>
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/> 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/>
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/>
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/> 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://
<http://www.google.com/url?sa=D&q=www.zl9hr.com&usg=AFQjCNG3QJHul5_5I2nGPDUh
ou8h94yXVg> 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> http://www.zs2dl.co.za/7P8D.html
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 – June 25
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