[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 222
Lars Aronsson
sm3cvm at bredband.net
Sun May 27 05:36:18 PDT 2012
DX-CALENDAR V 222
The calendar is also available at
http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender
- 27/5 REPUBLIC OF KOREA; HLØA and HLØV AS-060
from Ch'ung Island. Activity will be on 80-6 meters on all
modes using the callsigns HL0A (for IOTA QSOs) and HL0V (during
the CQWW WPX CW Contest). QSL via HL2UVH.
- 27/5 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; W6G
The San Francisco Amateur Radio Club (W6PW, http://www.sfarc.org/
Will operate the special event station to celebrate the 75th
anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. They will be active on 10,
12, 15, 17, 20, 40 and 80 metres CW and SSB. QSL via K6BV.
- 28/5 INDONESIA; homecall/8 OC-249
from Wamar Island in the rare Aru Islands Group by YB9BU and
possibly others. QSL via their home callsigns.
- 28/5 AZERBAIJAN; 4JØSFR and 4JØWFF
from the Gabala District in the ancient fortress Chukhur Gabala
and in an area presently conducting archaeological excavations.
The place of event will count for both the WFF and WCA programs:
WCA reference is 4K-016, new one
WFF reference is 4JFF-014, second time activation
Coordinates: 40°53'38.30"N / 47°41'37.80E
The group will not participate in the CQWW WPX CW Contest, so the
team will operate mostly on the 30/17/12 meter bands. However, on
Monday, May 28th, they will operate on the regular HF bands - 20,
40, 15, etc. The start is planned for May 26th, 12-00 AM, UTC. All
incoming paper QSLs will be answered, but, please, send them
before July 2012. Otherwise, we will not be able to answer you
soon, sorry.
- 28/5 SENEGAL; 6V7S
by RK4FF. Activity will be on 80/40/20/15/10 meters using CW, SSB
and RTTY. QSL via RK4FF.
- 29/5 MICRONESIA; V63DX and V63ZP OC-010
from Pohnpei Island by JA7HMZ (V63DX) and JA7ZP (V63ZP). Activity
will be on 40-10 meters and all modes. QSL via their home
callsigns. Also, look for V6A during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May
26-27th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. Operator is JA7HMZ and QSL
V6A via JA7HMZ.
- 29/5 NEW CALEDONIA; TX5CW OC-032
from Noumea by ZL3CW. QSL via homecall.
- 29/5 SURINAM; PZ5P
by RX3APM, CQ WPX CW Contest included. QSL via UA4LU and LoTW.
- 29/5 BELIZE; V31UB
by KU5B. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, and RTTY.
He will also be in the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 26-27th) as a
Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL direct to his home callsign or LoTW.
- 30/5 INDIA; 8T1M
The Malabar Amateur Radio & Scouting Society (VU2MLQ) will be
active field day style. They plan to run two stations on the HF
bands CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via VU2MLQ and LoTW.
- 30/5 LORD HOWE I.; VK9PN OC-004
by VK2PN and OK1NG. They will be active during the CQWW WPX CW
Contest (May 26-27th) as a Multi-Op entry. They will have
antennas for 160-10 metres, and will operate mainly CW with some
SSB and RTTY. QSL VK9PN via VK2PN.
- 30/5 ISRAEL; 4X/homecall
by PA7DA and PA9LUC. Activity will be mainly on 10, 6 and 2
meters. The WW-LOCs will be KM72nx and on May 22nd, KM71jw.
Operations on the lower bands will be possible. QSL via the Dutch
Bureau. For updates, check the Blog page: http://dutch-4x-
team.blogspot.com/
- 30/5 ANTIGUA & BARBUDA; V26E NA-100
from Antigua by AB2E. Activity will include the CQWW WPX CW
Contest (May 26-27th) as Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power (A) entry.
All operations before and after the contests will be either on the
30/17/12 meter bands or the lower bands. Also, for the first time,
he will attempt RTTY on all bands. QSL direct via AB2E for any and
all operations from 1993 to present. Be sure to include an SASE,
green stamp, or new IRC or you won't get a card. Sorry, no Bureau
cards at this time, and no eQSL. All logs from all V26E operations
have been uploaded to LoTW.
- 30/5 JAMAICA; 6Y/UT5UDX NA-097
He will participate in the CQ WPX CW Contest as 6Y3W. QSL via
RA4LW.
- 30/5 CANADA; VC2CBS30
to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the incorporation of the
Sorel-Tracy ARC (VE2CBS). QSL via VE2DWE.
- 31/5 INDIA; AU5ØGOA
by VU2SMS, active on 40m/20m/15m/10m from Goa.
Could be of interest not only for the WPX hunters. QSL via
homecall, unfortunately only direct.
- 31/5 JAPAN; 8J1ITU
The special event station will be activated during the "World
Telecommunication and Information Society Day".
- 31/5 SOMALIA; 6O3A
by J28AA/E70A. Activity will be on SSB, RTTY and 50 MHz. QSL via
K2PF. For possible updates (under news), online log, and pictures,
check out the Bosnia and Herzegovina Contest Club's Web page
[BHCC] at http://bhcc.ba/
- 31/5 BELIZE; V31XB NA-073
from Caye Caulker by VE2XB. He will be active on all bands. QSL
via home call.
- 31/5 ARUBA; P4/homecall and P4ØH S-036
by OK7MT, OK5MM and OK2PP will be active, CQ WPX CW Contest
included. QSL P40H via OK7MT, direct or bureau, and LoTW).
- 2/6 LORD HOWE I.; VK9LHI OC-004
by VK3FY. He plans to operate CW, SSB and some RTTY in his spare
time. QSL via VK3HF. http://dx-world.net/2012/vk9lhi-and-vk9pn-
lord-howe-island/
- 3/6 JAPAN; 8N8OKH
The JARL club in Abashiri was renamed to Okhotsk which is marked
on air with the special callsign.
- 6/6 BHUTAN; A5A
by JH1AJT, JJ1LIB, KL2A, VR2KF (JH1OGX) and ZL1GO (JA4EKO). They
will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 80-6 metres with three stations.
QSL via JH1AJT, direct and bureau, and LoTW. QSLling instructions
and further information can be found at http://www.bhutan2012.com/
- 8/6 UGANDA; 5X5RO
by F5IRO (J28RO). He operates CW (and possibily PSK) in his spare
time. QSL via F8DFP, direct or bureau.
- 12/6 VIET NAM; XV2W
by W6NWS in CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK on 80m-10m. Look for him to be
active limited time on 80-10 meters (no 60M) using CW and RTTY, as
well as SSB if noise in the house permits. His sunset is about
1120z and his sunrise is about 2300z. He states, "I am usually on
.022 or .028 for CW and .085 for RTTY if they are not already
busy. On 80m, I am usually on 3.512 MHz listening up 1. I am
limited to 10.1 to 10.11 on 30m." QSL via his home callsign, by
the Bureau or direct. Logs are posted to LoTW and eQSL usually
within a day.
- 15/6 AZERBAIJAN; 4JSØNG and 4KSØNG
The Ministry of Communications in Azerbaijan issued the two
special calls due to the Eurovision Song Contest. QSL via RU3SD.
Listen also for other special calls: 4JS0NG, 4J7SONG, 4JR0SONG,
4KS0NG, 4J1SONG, 4K2012SONG, 4K1SONG, 4J12SONG, 4J9SONG, 4K9SONG,
4K4SONG, 4K12SONG, 4K8SONG, 4K6SONG, 4J4SONG and 4J5SONG.
- 8/7 INDIA; 8T1M
special callsign by VU2DJ, VU2ELJ, VU2OB, VU2POL, VU2PJP, VU2FWW,
VU2VJT, VU2ATB, VU3MTY, VU3WII and VU3SIO, Activity on 160 - 2
Meter in CW, SSB, PSK, RTTY, FM and D-STAR. QSL via VU2MLQ.
http://www.malabarradiohams.org/
- 15/7 JAPAN; 8J3XVI
The special event from the "Kansai Ham Festival" QSL via bureau or
JA3UJR.
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.
- 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.
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
- 31/12 MEXICO; 6DØLM
special callsign issued to the Federacion Mexicana de Radio
Experimentadores (FMRE) to celebrate the 80th anniversary since
its foundation.
31/5 - 4/6 MONGOLIA; JTØYAB and JTØYPS
from the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park by UA9YAB (JT0YAB) and
UA9YPS (JT0YPS). See qrz.com for QSLling instructions.
31/5 - 7/6 TURKS & CAICOS IS.; VP5/homecall NA-002
from Providenciales by KX4WW and W9RN. They will be signing on all
bands 160-6 meters. QSL via their home callsigns.
1/6 - 3/6 MEXICO; XE3N NA-200
from Cayo Culebra. He will be QRV on 80-6 metres SSB, RTTY and
possibly Satellite. QSL via EA5FL. For more details, see the
following Web page at:
http://www.radioclubcancun.org/culebra/
1/6 - 3/6 MEXICO; 4A3RRC NA-200
from Cayo Culebra by members of Radio Club Cancun. They plan to
operate SSB and RTTY on 80-6 metres. QSL via EA5FL.
1/6 - 24/6 FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F4EBT OC-046, OC-067
from Tahiti (OC-046), Moorea (OC-046), Raiatea (OC-067), Huaine
(OC-067), Bora-Bora (OC-067) and Maupiti (OC-067). Activity will
be holiday style, usually SSB only on 80/40/20/17/15/12/10 meters
using a TS-50 w/100 watts into a FD4 Multiband antenna. QSL via
his home callsign, direct (1 IRC or 2 USDs) or by the Bureau.
2/6 - 3/6 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; KK5W NA-143
Look for members of the Brazos Valley ARC (KK5W) to be active
during the Museum Ships Weekend (0000z, June 2nd to 2359z, June
3rd) operating from radio rooms of WWII Submarine USS Cavalla and
Destroyer Escort USS Stewart from Seawolf Park on Pelican Island
(NA-143) in Galveston, Texas. Activity will be on 40-10 meters
using CW and SSB. Be a part of living history as they commemorate
the actions of these ships and crews. Receive a special event QSL
by sending a SASE to KK5W (QRZ.com). More information is available
at: http://www.bvarc.org/index.php?page=ms
2/6 - 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.
6/6 - 12/6 MONTSERRAT; VP2MRT NA-103
by KB4CRT. Activity will be on 80-2 meters using SSB, some CW,
possibly PSK, and be in the June VHF Contest. He will be looking
for AS and OC stations. QSL via KB4CRT, direct (w/SASE or DX 2GS).
NO Bureau QSL. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW within a week of his
returning home.
6/6 - 14/6 BHUTAN; A52JY, A52BA, A52MA, A52KJ and A52VE
from Thimpu by JA1JQY (A52JY), JK1EBA (A52BA), JA3MCA (A52MA),
JA1KJW (A52KJ) and JA8VE (A52VE). They plan to be QRV on 160-6
metres CW, SSB, and RTTY, with an emphasis on 6m (a breakable
beacon will be running on 50125 kHz). QSL via home calls.
8/6 - 24/6 SAINT MARTIN; FS/K9EL NA-105
Activity will be holiday style (on a family vacation) and he will
be operating whenever possible. He will be using an IC7000 and
verticals for 80-10 meters, a 3 element yagi for 6 meters and will
be operating on CW, SSB, and he plans to put an emphasis on RTTY
this trip. He will also bring an amplifier with him to better his
signal on 6 meters. He states, "Schedules are welcome and QSL to
my home call. I will also attempt to do daily uploads to Club Log
and LoTW. Part of the trip will include planning for 160 meter
antennas as I plan to operate 160 in November as part of my
planned CQWW CW participation."
11/6 - 22/6 TANZANIA; 5H9CP
by NK8O/VE3ISD. He states, "I am primarily a CW operator. QRP and
straight key operators, please be ready! After fighting through
pile-ups with my QRP station at home, I understand the challenges.
The rig on this trip will be an Elecraft KX3 and antenna arrays
will depend on the trees, how high I can get the ropes to go, and
whether a dipole, loop, or vertical will be the
best for the site from which I choose to operate. Times and
frequencies will be published [QRZ.com] before my departure for
Tanzania, but they definitely will not be written in stone.
Operating times will depend entirely on my responsibilities and
schedule at the Nyakato Health Center." QSL via NK8O.
15/6 - 18/6 MARIANA IS.; KHØN OC-086
from Saipan by JA6CNL. Activity will be on 80-6 meters CW ONLY.
QSL via JA6CNL.
18/6 - 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.
21/6 - 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/
22/6 - 25/6 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; KV4T/p, KI4GGJ/p AJ4T/p, W4CCF/p
and
KJ4AVG/p NA-213
from Dauphin Island. KV4T/p will be on 17 meter CW and AJ4T/p on
20 meter SSB. The others operators will activate the other bands,
depending on the propagation. QSL via the individual operator's
home callsign.
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 - 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
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 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/
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.
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/
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
October PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29 (IOTA Op)
G3KHZ and SM6CVX are planning another IOTA DXpedition to Papua New
Guinea for three weeks in October. Dates and callsigns were not
provided, but they plan to visit the following islands: St.
Matthias (OC-103), Tabar (OC-099) and Lihir (OC-069). It was
mentioned that there is a possibility of SM6CVX to journey to
another island after the main activity.
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/
13/11 - 22/11 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/
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
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 - May 27
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