[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 241

Mon Oct 8 06:40:31 EDT 2012

DX-CALENDAR V 241

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

CROZET I. and KERGUELEN IS; FT5W & FT5X 

                           by TU5KG as TU5KG/MM in the vicinity of Crozet
(FT5W?) and     

                           Kerguelen (FT5X?) during November and December.
QSL via F4DXW.

– 8/10                MONGOLIA; JT1EV and JT1GVX  

By JA6EV and JJ6GVX from the Ulaanbaatar DX Club station. QSL via 

JA6EV.

– 9/10                MARIANA IS.; AHØKT OC-086 

from Saipan by JH8PHT. Activity from 80 - 6m. He'll also try to 

work 10m AM/FM. QSL via Homecall, only direct, LoTW.

– 10/10             PALAU; T88IK OC-009

from Arakabesan island by JF1LUT on 17 - 6m in SSB. QSL via 

Homecall.

– 11/10             SAUDI ARABIA; 7Z7AB AS-190 IOTA NEW! 

from Al-Dhahrah Island by a team of Saudi operators. Operators 

mentioned are 7Z1CQ, 7Z1SJ, HZ1AR, HZ1BF, HZ1BW, HZ1DG, HZ1FS, 

HZ1HN, HZ1MD and HZ1TL. More details and a Web page will be 

forthcoming. See their logo on QRZ.com. A website is under 

construction at www.dxcoffee.com/7z7ab/

– 12/10             CHRISTMAS I; VK9XM  

by OH2YY and OH1TV. Activity will be on frequencies 7-28 MHz. QSL 

100% either direct or via SRAL QSL bureau. Direct QSL's to my 

home address: Pekka Ahlqvist OH2YY, Vapaalanpolku 8B, 01650 

Vantaa, Finland."

– 13/10             TANZANIA; 5H1HS AF-032 

from Zanzibar Island by DL7VSN. He also plans a short trip to      

"Lazy Lagoon Island" (no IOTA) as 5H1HS/3. QSL via DL7VSN.

– 13/10             MEXICO; XF1F NA-124 

from San Francisco Island by XE2I, XE2HQI, XE2HVF, XE2AA, KG6HGK, 

XE2HWJ, XE2IHA, KD6AFA and XE2HUQ. Activity will be on all HF 

bands using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. The team will use Hexbeams for 

HF bands and wires for lower bands. QSL via XE2HUQ.

– 13/10             UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; N1A, N2A, N3A, N4A, N5A, N6A,
N7A and 

N8A

The "North American QRP CW Club" (NAQCC) celebrates its 8th

Anniversary. The special calls will be on the air from all over 

the USA. See http://naqcc.info/

– 14/10             FIJI; 3D2AS, 3D2OP, 3D2PT, 3D2XB and 3D2XC OC-016 

from Viti Levu by PY2WAS (3D2AS), PT2OP (3D2OP), PY2PT (3D2PT), 

PY2XB (3D2XB) and PY7XC (3D2XC). Activity will be holiday style 

on the HF bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct (preferred) or 

by the Bureau.

– 14/10             THAILAND; HSØZJF/8 AS-101 

from from Koh Samui by ON4AFU on 40 - 10m only in CW. QSL via 

ON4AFU (d/B). See http://www.on4afu.net/

– 15/10             FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F6BCW OC-067 

from Huahine. He will use a straight key only running 100 watts 

into a dipole 7-28 MHz. QSLs via F6BCW after his return.

– 15/10             WEST MALAYSIA; 9M2/JA1XXI 

from Port Dickson on 20, 15, 10 and 6m. QSL via Homecall.

– 15/12             TANZANIA; 5H3NP 

by WB0VGI He will be in Tanzania from Sep 18 and plans to tour 

the country first before operating. So expect him on the bands 

not earlier than Oct 8 in CW/SSB/PSK on 20m/15m/10m. He has to 

build a WARC antenna as well. QSL via homecall.

- 15/10              Niger; 5U5U, 5U6E and 5U8NK 

by 5U5U, F6EXV (5U6E) and DJ8NK (5U8NK). They are QRV with 3 

stations on HF/6m in CW, SSB and Digimodes. QSL 5U5U only direct 

to: Christian Saint-Arroman, Chemin de Mousteguy, 64990 Urcuit, 

France. QSL 5U6E via F6EXV (direct, bureau and LoTW; OQRS on 

ClubLog). QSL 5U8NK via DJ8NK (direct, bureau and LoTW; OQRS on 

ClubLog). See http://www.5x2013.com/ and 

http://www.premiumorange.com/5u-2012/

- 16/10              JAPAN; 8J7NPMG AS-007

The special event celebrates the "25th All Japan Health and 

Welfare Festival" (Nenrin-pic) from Miyagi (JCG 06013) and Sendai

(JCC 601) in Miyagi prefecture on Honshu Island. QSL via bureau.

– 16/10             CHAD; TT8TT 

by members of the "Italian Dxpedition Team". Activity will be on 

160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Suggested frequencies are:

CW - 1823, 3530, 7025, 10113, 14050, 18069, 21050, 24891 and 

28450 kHz

SSB - 3790, 7056, 7125, 14270, 18130, 21275, 24980 and 28450 kHz

RTTY - 7041, 10142, 14080, 18103, 21080, 24915 and 28080 kHz

6m - 50105/CW and 50105/SSB.

Operators mentioned are I1HJT, I2YSB, IK2CIO, IK2CKR, IK2DIA and 

IK2HKT. The pilot station is Art/IK7JWY. The team will pay 

particular attention to Japan and the West Coast, as Chad is 40th 

and 23rd, respectively in the world ranking of the most wanted. 

QSL direct via I2YSB. QSL by the Bureau via IK2CIO. Logs will be 

posted to LoTW within six months. A TT8TT survey (for needs), a 

log search and an OQRS are all available on their Web page at 

http://www.i2ysb.com/ Official forum is at http://bit.ly/NVQaav/

- 17/10              BARBARDOS; 8P6DR  

by G3RWL. QSL via Homecall.

– 19/10             MAYOTTE; TO2M AF-027 

by F6AML from 80 to 10m in CW and SSB. QSL via F6AML (d/B). Email 

requests for bureau cards can be sent to qsldxped[@]yahoo.fr.

- 21/10 JAPAN; 8J4HAM AS-007 

from the Ham Festa Kasaoka 2012 in all modes on all HF bands. 

Kasaoka is located in Okayama prefecture on Honshu WLOTA 2376). 

QSL via bureau.

– 21/10             REUNION I; FR/DJ7RJ 

had to cancel his trip.

– 27/10             TANZANIA; 5H2DK  

by OH2NNE. Also, there may be sporadic activity using a portable 

setup from different locations between October 18-27th. This will 

be a one man operation on SSB only. The setup includes an Icom 

706 MKIIG boosted with an SG-500 to emit full 100 watts 

permitted, A3S tribander (10/15/20) and dipoles for 12/17/40/80 

meters bands. The portable setup will include the Icom 706, an 

AH-4 mobile antenna tuner, a wire antenna taped to a 6m fishing 

stick. Prelimanry TX frequencies plan is: 3790, 7090, 14250, 

18150, 21250, 24950 and 28450 kHz. The RX will be the same as TX, 

5up, 5-10up or 7.145 on 40m band. In order to maximize the 

possibility for everyone to get into the log, Arne suggest/asks 

that Europe call 5 up and outside Europe/Scandinavia to call 10 

up. Arne states, "We will try our best to serve everybody. Please 

behave according to the rules in order to maximize QSO rate and 

minimize the number of failed QSOs. We will try to upload the 

log, if possible." QSL via his home callsign.

- 28/10              CANADA; CG3X 

remembers the 50th anniversary of the first Canadian satellite 

"Alouette". QSL via VE3JPP.

- 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.

– 1/11                SABA & ST. EUSTATIUS; PJ6/G4IUF NA-145 

from Saba Island. Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands 

using CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign, direct or E-mail for 

Bureau request (see QRZ.com). 

- 3/11                JAPAN; 8J2YDU AS-007 

The special event station celebrate the 50th anniversary of 

Shizuoka Higashi High School (JA2YDU). QSL via bureau.

- 4/11                JAPAN; 8J1ARK 

will be QRV on all bands and modes from the 35th "Japan Three-Day 

March". QSL via Buero.      

– 8/11                FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F6BCW OC-046, OC-067 

from various French Polynesian Islands. Activity will be holiday 

style, CW only, and using 100 watts into dipoles strung-up 

between coconut trees on the following islands:

October 2-6th - Tahiti Island (OC-046); no or very little 

activity

October 6-15th - Huahine Island (OC-067); 40-10 meters

October 15-19th - Raiatea Island (OC-067); 30/20/17 meters

October 19-22nd - Tahaa Island (OC-067); 40/30/20/17 meters

October 22-26th - Maupiti Island (OC-067); 30/20/17 meters

October 22nd(?)-November 8th - Huahine Island (OC-067); 40-10 

meters. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

- 10/11              JAPAN; 8J4MANGA  

Special event station during the 13th International Comic Artist 

Conference. QSL via bureau.

- 11/11              JAPAN; 8J4SINWA 

active during the "Japan Myth Expo" in Shimane. QSL via bureau.

- Mid November                         DIEGO GARCIA; VQ9JC AF-006 

by ND9M QRV in "Field Day style" with monoband dipoles and 100W, 

daily between approximately 1230z to 1615z. Most operation will 

take place in CW. QSL via ND9M.

- 30/11              AFGHANISTAN; T6SM 

by DL3ASM. Activity has been on 20/17/15/10 meters using CW 

(preferred) and SSB. He is operating with an Icom IC7000 with 75 

watts into a 7m Vertical antenna. QSL via his home callsigns.

- 30/11              JAPAN; 8N1YKR AS-007 

Members of the "Kodaira-city Amateur Radio Club" (JE1YKR) from 

Kodaira in the prefecture Tokyo on Honshu celebrate the 50th 

anniversary of their city. QSL via Buero.

- 30/11              JAPAN; 8N21ØØMD AS-007

To celebrate the 100th jubilee of the "Aikodai Meiden High 

School" in Nagoya. QSL via Buero.

- 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              JAPAN; 8J5ØYAX AS-076 

from Shikoku island. The "Ehime Prefectural Government Amateur 

Radio Club" (JA5YAX) marks its Golden Jubilee (50th anniversary) 

by activating the special event station. The QSL will be sent via 

bureau automatically.

- 31/12              JAPAN; 8J1KS AS-007 

to celebrate the 70. jubilee of Kisarazu city. Operation will take 

place on all bands and in all modes. QSL via Buero.

- 31/12              JAPAN; 8J1STGY  

to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Setagaya city in the Tokyo 

prefecture. QSL via Buero.

- 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. 

- 31/1 2013      AFGHANISTAN; T6LG 

by LZ1CNN (ex YI9LZ) CW and SSB on all bands. QSL via LZ1ZF.

- 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.

10/10 – 22/10  CHILE; CE3/SQ1DWR 

Activity will be on 40-10 meters using CW. QSL via his home 

callsign.

11/10 – 15/10  FIJI; 3D2ZY OC-016 

from Viti Levu by PY7ZY (a member of the T30PY/T30SIX 

Dxpedition), prior to his participation in the Tarawa Island, 

Western Kiribati, DXpedition. Activity will be on the HF bands 

(specific bands were not mentioned). QSL via his home callsign.

12/10 – 1/11    ST. KITTS & NEVIS; V47JA NA-104 

from St. Kitts by W5JON. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, 

including 60m and using SSB. His activity will also include CQWW 

DX SSB Contest (October 27-28th) 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 (18' and 31'); 6m will be 

a 3 element yagi. His XYL Cathy, W5HAM, will occasionally operate 

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

13/10 – 14/10  SCANDINAVIAN ACTIVITY CONTEST 

SSB 13–14 October 1200 – 1200 UTC. 

Special event station SI9AM from the King Chulalongkorn Memorial 

in Ragunda, Sweden, the largest Thai Pavilion in the world 

outside Thailand, will be active in the Scandinavian Activity SSB 

Contest (SAC). Operators mentioned are Markus/SA3BPG, 

Joel/SA3BRX, Jan-Eric/SM3CER, Lars/SM3EAE, Björn/SM3UQO and 

Göran/SM5SIC. SA3BPG and SA3BRX are young and newly licensed 

radio amateurs and will now for the first time try contesting. 

They will operate three stations, one of the currently most 

productive band and one of the second best band. The third 

station will be a multiplier station.

13/10 – 15/10  MARIANA Is.; KHØ/JA1FMN OC-086  

from Saipan. Activity will be holiday style on 17 and 15 meters 

using SSB and PSK31. He informs that if there is a request for 12 

and 10 meters, he may operate on those bands. Operations will 

take place after 1800 his local time. QSL via his home callsign, 

direct, by the Bureau or eQSL.

13/10 – 16/10  JAPAN; JI1PLF/1, JA1UNS/1, 7N1GMK/1 and 7L4PVR/1 AS-043 

from Hachijo Island. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, 

SSB and RTTY. QSL via their home callsign, direct or by the 

Bureau.

15/10 – 19/10  FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F6BCW OC-067 

from Raiatea. He will use a straight key only running 100 watts 

into a dipole 18/14/10 MHz. QSLs via F6BCW after his return.

15/10 – 28/10  CANARY IS.; EA8/DL3FCG AF-004 

from La Orotava, Tenerife Island. Activity will be on 80-10 

meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. He also plans to be 

in the WAG Contest (October 20-12th) and the CQWW DX SSB Contest 

(October 27-28th). QSL via DL3FCG, direct or by the Bureau 

(preferred). All QSOs will also be confirmed via LoTW and eQSL. 

Visit his Blog Page for more details at 

http://dl3fcg.blogspot.de/

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

by a team of operators from Switzerland 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. Further information can be found at

http://hb9fr.ch/3b9sp/

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

Five different QSO confirmation possibilities are available 

including a fast track for donors. Details can be checked at The 

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

17/10 – 21/10  ARUBA; P4ØZ SA-036 

by DF7ZS, possibly as P40Z. He plans to be active in the Worked 

All German Contest [WAG] (October 20-21st). Helmut informs OPDX 

that outside of the contest he will be active on 17/12 meters. 

QSL via DF7ZS.

17/10 – 11/12  UGANDA; 5X1NH 

by G3RWF, 80-10 meters. He prefers to operate CW, but will also 

be on the Digital modes with some SSB. Operations will be limited 

because Nick does voluntary work at the "Mountains of the Moon 

University" in Fort Portal, so activity will be during his off 

hours. 

18/10 – 22/10  EGYPT; SU55J 

from Cairo bu members of the Egyptian Radio Amateur Society for 

Development (ERASD), be celebrating 55th World Scout Jamboree On 

The Air (JOTA 55) and also participate in the event. QSL only 

direct to SM5AQD. Visit the Egyptian Radio Amateurs Society 

Facebook page to learn of upcoming activities and all news about 

ERASD at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Egyptian-Radio-

Amateurs-Society-For-Development-ERASD/118552214859517/

18/10 – 23/10  AUSTRALIA; JA1NLX/VK4 OC-160 

from Hamilton. Activity will be on 40-10 meters using CW and SSB. 

QSL via JA1NLX. There is a OQRS on               

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/ja1nlx/ham/VK4_2012.html

18/10 – 9/12    SOLOMON IS.; H44MS OC-047, OC-127, OC-158 and OC-168 

mainly from Honiara (Guadalcanal) by DL2GAC with "short 

operations" from other IOTA groups (OC-127, OC-158 and OC-168) 

"if transportation can be arranged". QSL via home call, direct or 

bureau.

19/10 – 22/10  VIET NAM; XV29FM 

by JL7XBN. Activity will be on 20/15/10 meters using the modes 

FM, SSB, PSK, RTTY and JT65A. More details and QSL info is 

forthcoming.

19/10 – 22/10  FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F6BCW OC-067 

from Tahaa. He will use a straight key only running 100 watts 

into a dipole 18/14/10/7 MHz. QSLs via F6BCW after his return.

19/10 - 6/11     FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F4GYP and TX4FO OC-046 and OC-067 

He will be active from several French Polynesian Islands. The 

islands mentioned are Tahiti (OC-046, DIFO FO002), Mehetia (OC-

046, DIFO FO009), Moorea (OC-046, DIFO FO010) and Raiatea (OC-

067, DIFO FO012) [probably during the weekend of October 27-28th 

for Raiatea]. He will be also be active on Motu Nono (OC-046, 

DIFO FO131) with the special callsign TX4FO. No specific date; it 

depends on the weather conditions. Activity will be on SSB and on 

40/20 meters possibly 10 meters also. QSL via F4GYP, direct or by 

the Bureau.

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/

21/10 – 26/10  UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K9YNF/4 NA-112 

from Bogue Banks. Look for him around 14260 and 18128 kHz SSB and 

14070.15 and 7035 PSK31. QSL to K9YNF.

21/10 – 2/11    MADEIRA IS.; CR3L 

by DL1EK, DH4JQ, DF4UM, DJ5KW and DK8VC. Activity during

the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 27-28th) as a Multi-Op entry. 

QSL CR3L via DJ6QT. Activity by operators, QSL via their home 

callsign. Visit the CR3L Santana, Madeira Island, Web page at  

http://www.cq3l.de/

21/10 – 4/11    SEYCHELLES; S79LC, S79YY and S79XX AF-024 

from Praslin Island by I5IHE (S79LC), I5OYY (S79YY) and IK5RUN 

(S79XX). Activity will be holiday style on 80-10 meters using CW, 

SSB and RTTY. QSL S79LC via I5IHE direct only. QSL S79YY via 

I5OYY (direct + SASE and LoTW). QSL S79XX via IK5RUN (direct

+ SASE and LoTW). Online logs will be available at 

http://www.ik5run.it/s79.html

22/10 – 25/10  ZIMBABWE; Z21GF 

by ZS6AYU. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters using 

CW only. He informs that he will use a Cushcraft R7000 vertical 

running 400 watts. QSL via ZS6AYU, direct or by the Bureau. 

22/10 – 26/10  FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F6BCW OC-067 

from Maupiti. He will use a straight key only running 100 watts 

into a dipole 18/14/10 MHz. QSLs via F6BCW after his return.

22/10 – 31/10  SABLE I.; WA4DAN/CYØ and AA4VK/CYØ NA-063 

New dates! Their operating permit includes several new 

restrictions on antennas, to minimize the environmental impact on 

the protected bird population. Details of their operating plans 

will be posted to http://www.cy0dxpedition.com/

22/10 – 8/11    FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F6BCW OC-067 

from Huahine. He will use a straight key only running 100 watts 

into a dipole 18/14/10 MHz. QSLs via F6BCW after his return.

23/10 – 29/10  AMERICAN SAMOA; KH8/JA2ZL OC-045 

from Pago Pago. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB 

and RTTY. He will use a TS-480HX into a HX-5Bi Hexbeam, 30m 

vertical, 2 element 40m and 80m vertical. QSL via his home 

callsign, direct or by the Bureau

23/10 – 29/10  NICARAGUA; YN2AA 

by N6GQ. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, and he will 

participate in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 27-28th) as a 

Single-OP/All-Band/High-Power entry. Jeff will probably use a K3 

radio and 1 KW amp into the following antennas: a Tribander, 2 

element 40m beam, wires and beverages for 80/160m. QSL via NN3W, 

by the Bureau or direct. U.S. stations, please send SASE; DX 

stations, please send SAE with GS or IRC. Bureau service will 

take time. Logs will also be uploaded to LoTW.

23/10 – 30/10  MONSERRAT; VP2MXU 

by G4XUM. He should be active in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 

27-28th). QSL via G3NKC.

24/10 – 28/10  BERMUDA; VP9/N1SV and VP9I  

Will be active as VP9I for the 2012 CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 

27-28th). Before the contest, look for VP9/N1SV on all bands. QSL 

VP9I via N1HRA and VP9/N1SV via his home callsign.

24/10 – 31/10  BAHAMAS; C6AZZ NA-080 

from Grand Bahama Island by KQ8Z/GM0IIO. Activity will focus on 6 

meters (CW, SSB, FM) if there are any band openings, otherwise on 

80-10 meters, mainly CW with some SSB using his Icom 756Pro3. His 

activity will also include the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 27-

28th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m)/Low Power entry. George 

will use a 80m OCFD antenna at 40 feet. The 20m antenna will be a 

full sized 20m delta loop right on the beach vertically polarized 

with the apex at 40 feet. QSL via KQ8Z.

26/10 – 29/10  MACAO; XX9TTT AS-075 

from Coloane Island by IK7YTT. He will participate in the CQWW DX 

SSB Contest on 15m. QSL via IZ8CCW, direct or bureau. Further 

information can be found at http://www.mdxc.org/xx9ttt/

26/10 – 30/10  PALAU; T88KV OC-009 

from Koror Island by JF2SKV. Activity will be on the HF bands 

using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. He will also be in the CQWW 

DX SSB Contest October 27-28th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. 

QSL via his home callsign. For more info, visit the following 

URLs:  http://www.facebook.com/jf2skv/

26/10 – 5/11    TOGO; 5V7TH  

by ON4CIT from Grid Square JJ06rf. Activity will be on 40-6 

meters, including the 30/17/12 meter bands, using CW, SSB and 

RTTY. He will focus on JAs and use an Icom IC-7000 into a 6-band 

Broadband hexbeam and verticals for 30/40m. Suggested frequencies 

are:

CW - 10112, 14022, 18072, 21022, 24892 and 28025 kHz

SSB - 7070, 14190, 18132, 21292, 24972 and 28492 kHz

RTTY - 7042, 10142, 14082, 18102, 21080, 24922 and 28090 kHz

6m - 50.090/CW, 50.120/SSB and 50.200/RTTY

Wim request on SSB to PLEASE call him only using the 

"International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet". QSL via his 

home callsign, direct (2 USDs/EU and 3 USDs/US), by the Bureau, 

LoTW (uploaded year later) or by the ClubLog's OQRS. For more 

details, visit: http://www.dxpedition.be/5V7TH.html

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/

30/10 – 26/12  WEST MALAYSIA; 9M2MRS AS-015 

from Penang Island by PA0RRS. He will operate CW, RTTY and PSK 

(plus SSB on request). QSL via home call, direct or bureau, as 

well as LoTW and eQSL.

1/11 – 6/11      INDONESIA; YB8XM/6 OC-271 

from Babar Island by YB8XM and possibly another operator. QSL via 

YB9BU. Look for more details to be forthcoming.

1/11 – 9/11      CHATHAM IS.; ZL7A OC-038 

by JF1OCQ/W1VX/ZL1WY. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using CW, 

SSB and the Digital modes, with an emphasis on 80 and 6 meters. A 

beacon will be on 50.117 MHz around the clock. Hiro will use a 

TS-590S w/ACOM1000 into a Husler vertical for HF, and a FT-100 

without a Linear Amp into 4 element yagi for 6 meters. QSL via 

JF1OCQ, direct (see QRZ.com) or by the Bureau (E-mail requests 

available) or LoTW. NO eQSL. For more details, see 

http://w1vx.net/pedition/zl7/2012ZL7.htm

2/11 – 4/11      PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VPB 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/

2/11 – 8/11      INDONESIA; YB8XM OC-271 IOTA NEW! 

plans to be QRV from Babar Island, new one for IOTA. JN6RZM 

(jn6rzm[@]nifty.com) is collecting donations by Paypal to 

purchase a better antenna for him.

3/11 – 10/11    VANUATU; YJØAFU 

by VK4AFU. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using mainly the JT65A 

mode. They may be "a little" 160 meters. Daniel states that 6 

meters will be priority when open and should be mostly on CW, SSB 

and JT65 on request. He will be using a FT857 w/100w into a 2 

element ¼ wave vertical phased 40m, OCF Dipole 80-10M and a 2 

element F8DR beam for 50 MHz. QSL via NA5U.

4/11 – 9/11      BAHAMAS; C6AXY 

by W9XY. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters using 

mostly CW and SSB, with maybe some RTTY or PSK31 thrown in. QSL 

via W9XY.

5/11 – 19/11    MONTSERRAT; VP2MYL and VP2MGZ NA-103 

by DL7AFS and DJ7ZG. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using RTTY, 

PSK31, PSK63 and SSB, on the usual DX frequencies. QSL via 

DL7AFS, by the Bureau or direct to: Baerbel Linge, Eichwaldstr. 

86, D-34123 Kassel, Germany. For more information and updates, 

visit their Web site at http://www.qsl.net/dl7afs/Index_VP2M.html

5/11 – 19/11    BERMUDA; VP9KF NA-005 

by W4/VP9KF (G4BKI). Activity will only be CW on all bands and 

the JA greyline. QSL via W4/VP9KF: Paul Evans, 6809 River Road, 

Tampa, FL 33615. Please, DO NOT send to the VP9 bureau. Visit his 

Web page for more information, including logs, propagation and 

operating times, at: http://vp9kf.com/

5/11 – 22/11    KENYA; 5Z4/SM1TDE 

from Diani Beach, Mombasa. This will be a family vacation and 

activity will be limited to how much his XYL and kids allow. 

Activity will be on 40-10 meters on CW. QSL via his home 

callsign, by the Bureau, direct or LoTW. For more details, visit 

his HAM Blog at: http://www.sm1tde.bloggspace.se/

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

from Buka Island by SM6CVX. QSL via his home callsign. Look at 

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

8/11 – 19/11    AMERICAN SAMOA; KH8/N6MW 

and possibly 1-2 other operators (TBA). Activity will be on 160-

10 meters using mainly CW, but some SSB and RTTY when things slow 

down. They will have 2 stations with one on the air 24/7. Focus 

is to work as many stations as possible, 160 meters and looking 

for EU. 15 meters is the anticipated prime band. QSL via LoTW. 

For direct and bureau QSL - TBA. For more details and updates, 

visit http://n6mw.jimdo.com/

9/11 – 12/11    PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-205 

from Admiralty Island IOTA Group by SM6CVX. QSL via his home 

callsign. Look at http://www.p29ni.yolasite.com/

9/11 – 13/11    AUSTRALIA; VK6DWI OC-170 

from Woody Island by DF4TD, VK2SJK, VK6NI and VK6YS. They will 

run fairly simple stations with a pair of Icom IC7000s, verticals 

and a Spiderbeam. The team plans to have two stations on air 

whenever they have propagation. More details are forthcoming, and 

updates can be found at 

http://www.westozdx.net/IOTAS/OC170/OC170.html

9/11 – 17/11    BONAIRE; PJ4/PE2MC 

Watch for more details and updates at 

http://www.pe2mc.nl/bonaire-here-we-come-pj4pe2mc

QSL via his home callsign.

10/11 – 22/11  ST. PETER & ST. PAUL ROCKS; PTØS 

by members of the Araucaria DX Group. Operators will be PY2XB, 

PP5XX/PY5CC, HA7RY and AA7JV. The operation will have a strong 

low band focus. There will be a dedicated 160 meter station 

operating on 160 meters from sunset to sunrise. A second station 

will be on 80 and 40 meters at night. During the day they will 

operate two stations on the higher bands and 6 meters based on 

conditions. RTTY will also be supported.  They suggest on their 

Web page to please visit and check their Web site regularly for 

news updates or announcements. Like all things maritime, the 

exact dates of their travel to the rocks will be subject to the 

weather and issues related to the boat. An "Online QSL Request 

Service" (OQRS) will be set up on their Web site for both direct 

or Bureau QSLs. For direct cards via the mail, QSL via HA7RY 

(read details on the Web page). The log will be uploaded on LoTW, 

generally within 36 hours of the QSO taking place. For further 

information, please visit http://pt0s.com/

10/11 – 9/12    MADAGASCAR; 5R8IC AF-090 

from Saint Marie Island by F6ICX. Activity will be holiday style 

operating CW, RTTY, and PSK63, and using a FT450 with 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). View pictures of his last trips at                      

http://f6kbk.free.fr/5r8ic/5r8ic.htm

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

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

including the 30/17/12/6 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/

12/11 – 13/11  PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-240 

from Loloata Island by SM6CVX. QSL via his home callsign. Look at 

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

12/11 – 19/11  S. COOK IS.; E51KBR OC-013 

from Rarotonga Island by ZL2KBR. Activity will be holiday style on 

20-10 meters using SSB, RTTY and PSK31. QSL via ZL2KBR.

17/11 – 27/11  LORD HOWE I; VK9/homecall OC-004 

by OH1VR and OH3JR. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB 

and RTTY. Also, they will both participate in the CQWW DX CW 

Contest (November 24-25th) as two Single-Op/Single-Band (bands not 

provide) entry. QSL via their home callsigns ONLY direct (SAE + 

IRC or 2 USDs).

18/11 – 8/12    S. COOK IS; E51TLA OC-013 

from Rarotonga by OZ6TL, active holiday style. He will operate CW 

and RTTY. QSL via OZ6TL and LoTW.

20/11 – 27/11  MADEIRA IS.; CR3L 

by DL1CW, DL5AXX, DL8WAA, DJ2YA, DK7YY, UA9MA, UA9PM and UA9ONJ. 

Activity during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 24-25th) as a 

Multi-2 entry. QSL CR3L via DJ6QT. Activity by operators, QSL via 

their home callsign. Visit the CR3L Santana, Madeira Island, Web 

page at http://www.cq3l.de/

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.

20/11- 28/11   SAINT MARTIN; FS/K9EL and FS/K9NB 

Their activity will include the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 24-

25th). Outside of the contest, they will be active on 80-10 

meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Schedules are welcome before and 

after the contest. QSL via their home callsigns. They plan to 

upload their logs to ClubLog and LoTW during the operation. 

20/11 – 11/12  TURKS & CAICOS IS.; VP5/W5CW 

Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW and SSB. Dave also 

plans to be in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 24-25th) as a 

Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry and using the callsign VP5CW. 

QSL direct to his home callsign (QRZ.com address) at: PO Box 88, 

Morris, OK 74445-0088 U.S.A.

21/11 – 27/11  LIBERIA; EL2NS, EL2A, EL2WP, EL2RN, EL2MF, EL2LF and EL2CW 

by the VooDoo Contest Group. Their main goal is to be an entry in 

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

category using the callsign EL2A. Outside of the contest the 

operators will use their own personal callsigns. Operators 

mentioned are AA7A (EL2NS), G3SXW (EL2A), G4BWP (EL2WP), G4IRN 

(EL2RN), KC7V (EL2MF), KY7M (EL2LF) and N7CW (EL2CW). QSL via 

their home callsign. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW.

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.

21/11 – 3/12    BRITISH VIRGIN IS; VP2V/AA7V 

by N3DXX and AA7V. They will be in the CQWW DX CW Contest 

(November 24-25th) as a Multi-Single entry and the ARRL 160m CW 

Contest (November 30th-December 2nd) with N3DXX as a Single op 

(tentative) using the callsign VP2V/AA7V. They will run high 

power/400w for both contests. Outside of the contests, they will 

be on the WARC bands possibly, if time permits. QSL LoTW or 

direct. NO BUREAU QSLS.

22/11 – 26/11  ANTIGUA & BARBUDA; V26K NA-100 

from Antigua by AA3B. Activity will include the CQWW DX CW 

Contest (November 24-25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power 

entry. Outside of the contest, activity will be all CW on the HF 

bands only. QSL via AA3B.

23/11 – 26/11  MICRONESIA; V63JX OC-010 

from Pohnpei Island by JH1DVG. Activity will be on 40/20/15/10 

meters. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

23/11 – 27/11  WEST MALAYSIA; 9M2/E21EIC 

during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 24-25th) as a Single-

Op/All-Band entry. Look for activity before and after the 

contest. QSL direct to E21EIC. JAs QSL via JR5XPG. NO eQSLs. 

Visit his Web page at: http://www.e21eic.net/ 

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. 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. The suggested frequencies are:

CW - 1820, 3520, 7026, 10105, 14020, 18075, 21020, 24895 and 

28015 kHz

SSB - 1840, 3780, 7160, 14185, 18150, 21220, 24945 and 28480 kHz

RTTY - 7038, 10138, 14085, 18102, 21085, 24922 and 28080 kHz

ADDED NOTES: They will be listen up.

There will be an entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 24-

25th). The callsign will be 7P8D.   

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

24/11 – 10/12  MAURITANIA; 5TØSP 

by SP2EBG, SP3CYY, SP3GEM, SP6EQZ, SP3FXY, SP6IXF and 5T0JL. 

Activity will be on all HF bands, 160-10 meters using CW, SSB an 

RTTY. There will be a focus on JA and Far East. A Web page is

                       currently under construction at:
http://www.5t0sp.dxing.pl/

28/11 – 9/12    AUCKLAND & CAMPBELL IS.; ZL9HR OC-037 

from Campbell Island by VK2IR (Team Leader), VK3YP (Co-Leader), 

W2LK, K5GS, K3EL, KE4KY, ZL3CW, HA5AO, VE7DS and 9M6XRO. The ZL9 

Campbell Island (NZ) is Number 15 on the current DXCC most wanted 

list. Info at http://www.zl9hr.com/ 

5/12 – 12/12    MICRONESIA; V63XG OC-012 

from Yap Island by JA1XGI. Activity will probably be on 20-6 

meters (especially 30/17/12m) using mainly CW, with some SSB and 

the Digital modes. QSL via JA1XGI, direct or by the Bureau. QSOs 

will be uploaded to LoTW. Look for updates and details at:

http://ja1xgidxvacation.blogspot.com/

7/12 – 11/12    BAHAMAS; C6AVA NA-054 

from the Berry Islands by K6VVA. He operate mainly CW with some 

SSB on 40, 30, 20 and 17 metres. QSL via N6AWD, direct or bureau.

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/

6/2 – 18/2        UGANDA; 5X 

A large multi-national team from the Radio Club de Provins  

(F6KOP) will be active with six stations on 160-6 metres CW, SSB, 

RTTY and PSK. QSL via F1NGP, direct or bureau (OQRS provided by 

Club Log), and LoTW. Updates and further information on 

http://www.5x2013.com/

18/2 – 28/2      SOLOMON IS.; H44KW OC-047 

from Guadalcanal by G3SWH and G3RTE. They will operate CW only  

on 80-10  metres; plans are to have two stations on the air for 

as many hours every day as is possible. QSL via G3SWH, direct or 

bureau (OQRS for both direct and bureau cards can be found Phil's 

website). More information and updates at 

www.g3swh.org.uk/h44kw.html

27/2 – 4/3        BRITISH VIRGIN IS.; VP2V/KE2VB 

He is going there to be in the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 2-3rd) 

as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. He also mentions that he 

will using a TH-3 tribander and dipoles on 40 and 80 meters; no 

160, no WARC. Larry will be active on both CW and SSB before the 

contest. QSL via KE2VB. ADDED NOTE: Larry states, "This is my 

first ARRL DX SSB contest from the Caribbean since I left my 

contest station, WP2Z, in 1998. I am the builder and original 

operator of the WP2Z station on St. Croix."

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

March 2013      BANABA I.; T33A OC-018 

is being organized by W2IJ and N1EMC. Plans are to depart Tarawa 

(T30) on 25 March 2013 and return on 10 April, with about 12 days 

on Banaba. Activity will be on 160-10 metres CW, SSB and RTTY 

with six stations and 14 operators. Current team members include 

AA4FL, DK1II, EA1IR, KD6XH, N1EMC, N6HC, N7CQQ, N9NS, W2IJ, W6KK  

and W8AEF. 

27/4 – 4/5        TUNISIA; TS8IT AF-083 

IK7JWX reports he is organizing another expedition to take place 

from Djerba Island. Plans are to operate (TS8IT is 

requested call) on the HF bands and 6 metres CW, SSB, PSK31 and 

RTTY. The current operators list includes I8LWL, IK2DUW, IK2PGM, 

IK6CAC, IK7JWX, IK8GQY, IS0AGY, IT9SSI, IV3FSG and IW2NLC. If you 

want to join the team please contact Alfredo 

(ik7jwx2003[@]yahoo.it).

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 – October 8