[TOEC] DX-KALENDER V 818

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DX-KALENDER V 818 
Kalendern finns på www.sk3bg.se/

Got this e-mail from Nick, VK1AA, this morning; 
"Hi Lars - thank you for publishing announcement for my OC-223 mini IOTA expedition last week. The trip was a success. I have managed to log 1,716 QSOs, mainly with Eus on 40/30m running 75 watts into home made vertical. You can find the video and sound recording on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia6EAoJbSMs and few more photos at www.vk1aa.com/oc-223 Feel free to pass above information to your website visitors. Keep up the good work, 73 Nick VK1AA."

MSØEPC (PSK) and MSØDGR (other modes) EU-123, Islands in the Firth of Clyde.
On 3-4 May by MMØDFV, GMØWRR, MMØGDL and hopefully GM4TOQ. We are not sure yet which islands will be activated, it depends on the weather condition and other circumstances. Each island would be visited for about 2 - 3 hours. Hopefully they will be - Horse Island (SC21), Lady Island (SC28), Ailsa Craig Island (SC28), Pladda Island (SC21), Inchmarnock Island (SC04) and Little Cumbrae Island (SC21). Some of them are OK for lighthouse chasers - ARLHS and WLOTA. All QSL-cards should be sent via MMØDFV (both Bureau and Direct are accepted). We are taking quite light portable antennas and radios, nothing fancy, 100 Watts output power. 

SWEDEN; SI9AM - Jan, PAØIJM will be QRV from SI9AM, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Amateur Radio Society, from late evening May 5 to May 15. QSL via SM3CVM, bureau or CBA (e-mail requests for bureau cards can be  sent to info at si9am.se). Further information can be found at http://www.si9am.se/

HB2ØØ8AAA-ZZZ and OE2ØØ8AAA-ZZZ for the European Soccer Championship in Austria and
Switzerland during June 2008 will be QRV from April 26th to June 30th. A short time Award is available, please have a look on http://eurodiplom2008.oevsv.at/

- 27/4 CHINA; BY7KP AS-129
from MiaoWan Island by a group of operators from the Zhuhai Radio Sports Association. They plan to operate SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV on 40, 20, 15 and 10 metres. QSL direct or bureau.

- 27/4 AMERICAN SAMOA; AH8/W9EYE OC-045
He will be there to do some missionary eye surgery, and he hopes to be active in his spare time. He will try all bands 80-10 metres high power as propagation allows, SSB and hopefully RTTY. QSL via home call.

- 27/4 CUBA; T47C NA-086
from Cayo Romano by CO2WL, CO3VK, CO3LF, CO7SF, CO7RR and CO7GG.
They plan to operate CW (1830, 3505, 7010, 10110, 14020, 18070, 21010, 24895 and 28020  kHz), SSB (1850, 3720, 7050, 14200, 18145, 21250, 24940 and 28490 kHz) and RTTY (7035, 14080, 18100 and 21080). QSL direct to IZ8EBI.

- 28/4 CAMBODIA; XU7ADV
by ON6NP. He will operate as on SSB, PSK31 and RTTY.

- 28/4 SOLOMON ISLANDS; H44MS 0C-047
from Honiara, on Guadalcanal Island by DL2GAC, also count for WLOTA LH-0086. DL2NUD will be joining him until 7 April. QSL via the bureau or direct after his return home.

- 28/4 PANAMA; HP4/JA6REX NA-088
from Bocas del Toro Archipelago. QSL via JA6REX.

- 29/4 GALAPAGOS ISLANDS; HC8/hc SA-004
by UXØHX, UZ1HZ, UR3HR and UT5UY. They plan to operate CW, SSB, PSK and RTTY on 160-6 metres with two stations and an emphasis on the low bands as well as on 12, 17 and 30 metres. QSL via home calls direct or through the Ukrainian bureau.

- 30/4 KOREA; HLØHQSC
Special station active on all bands and modes celebrating the first mission to space by a Korean astronaut, Yi So-yeon, DS3SYL. She will be on a Russian flight to the International Space Station, whose launch is scheduled for 8 April. QSL via HL2CFY, direct or bureau.

- 30/4 VIRGIN ISLANDS; KP2/W5IF NA-106
from St Croix and the WP2Z super station. He plans to put a "strong emphasis" on 30, 12, 17 metres and RTTY. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

- 30/4 CANADA; VC2VQ
Members of the Club Radio Amateur de Quebec, Inc., (CRAQ) will activate special event station VC2VQ. Activity is to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Quebec City. For more details, visit the CRAQ Web page at: http://www.craq.qc.ca/

- April     SENEGAL; 6W/EA4ATI eller 6W1EA
                by EA4ATI who hopes to be QRV on most bands. QSL hc direct.

- April LIBERIA; EL8BK and EL8CB
by HB9BEI (EL8BK) and HB9AUZ (EL8CB). Expect minor activities during their rare spare time.

- 2/5 SYRIA; YK1BA
by N5FF. He plans to operate at least 3-4 hours a day (between 20-23 UTC, 2-5 UTC and possibly some occasional activities between 12-14 UTC) on 10-80 metres CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via N5FF.

- 4/5 ST. MARTIN; FS/K9EL NA-105
from french St. Martin. It will be a family vacation and he plans to be QRV "whenever possible". Expect him to operate CW, SSB and possibly RTTY on 10-80 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

- 5/5 NEPAL; 9N7WU
by JA8MWU in Katmandu, Nepal, and hopes to operate in his free time. Look for him on +/- 14180, 18120, 21280 and 28480 kHz. QSL via home call.

- 5/5 MARSHALLS ISL.; V73RY OC-028
from Kwajalein. QSL via N7RO.

- 5/5 SENEGAL; 6V7K and 6V7J
requested calls by SP9MRO and SP9CTT. They will operate CW, SSB, PSK31 and RTTY on 160-10 metres, with an emphasis on 160-30 metres. QSL 6V7K via SP9SX, QSL 6V7J via SP9CTT.

- ca 6/5 ST. MARTIN; FS NA-105
by N9QGU, active from here for about two weeks. He will be operational on 20-10 meters SSB, early mornings and late afternoon. 

- 7/5 JAPAN; JS6RRR and JI3DST/JS6 AS-079 
from Miyako-Jima. Two side trips to Ikema-jima and Kurima-jima are being planned. QSL via bureau.

- 7/5 Turks & Caicos Isl; VP5/WA1UKN NA-003
from Grand Turk. QSL to home call.

- 8/5 SAINT BARTHELEMY; FJ/DJ2VO NA-146
He will operate CW only on 80-10 metres. QSL via DJ2VO, direct or bureau.

- 8/5 MARTINIQUE; FM/F2VX NA-107
Activity will be SSB on the HF bands. QSL via F2VX, direct or by the bureau.

- 12/5 PHILIPPINES; DU9/PA3GZU OC-130
from Mindanao Island (WLOTA LH-2803, WW Loc. PJ27UH). Activity will be mainly 20 meters (SSB - 14260 kHz and BPSK31 14070 kHz). Operations will be limited because Maarten is on holiday. Most activity is expected during the end of April and first week of May. QSL via his home callsign, bureau is preferred.

- 15/5 IRAQ; YI9MI
by AD7MI from Camp Taji on 80 through 10 m in CW/SSB/PSK-31/RTTY. QSL via AD7MI.

- 17/5 COSTA RICA; TI NA-191 and NA-117
by DK6AO and he will try to go and operate from IOTA groups NA-191 and NA-117 during that time frame. Main activity will be concentrated during the weekends, possibly on 17 metres. The QSL route will be announced on http://www.dk6ao.de after the end of the operation.

- 27/5 CANADA; VB3E
by VA3RVK. He will mainly use this callsign during the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest (March 29-30th) and the CQ WW WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th). QSL via VA3RVK, by the Bureau or direct to Ron Vander Kraats, 9 Jopling Avenue South, Islington, ON M9B 3P4, Canada.

- ca 15/6 QATAR; A7/GØMKT
by NM7H (YI9WF). He prefers CW on 40 through 6 m, using SSB and PSK now and then. QSL to NM7H direct or via bureau.

- 30/6 NEPAL; 9N7JO
by LA7JO, using CW, SSB, PSK31 and RTTY on 160 through 6 m. QSL direct only to his address in Thailand: Stig A. C. Lindblom, Thatsana Changphimai, 147/1 - Moo 3, Tambon Boot, Ban Ta Bong, Phimai, TH-30110 Nakhon Ratchashima, Thailand.

- 30/6  HONG KONG; VR1Ø
to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's reunification with China, Hong Kong stations have been authorized to use the special prefix VR1Ø in replacement of VR2.

- 31/7 AFGHANISTAN; YA/IZ1BWB
from Kabul. He is regularly working for about two hours starting around 0830 UTC. His equipment consists of a FT-897D with 100 watts and a folded dipole. He has been spotted in CW on 20m already. QSLs via his homecall, also via bureau.

- 1/8  MOZAMBIQUE; C91R
by CT1BXT. His preferred mode is RTTY; for the time being he is  active on 20 metres with 100 watts and a dipole, but he hopes to put up a 5-band beam for 10, 12, 15, 17 and 20m. QSL via home call. 

- 30/10 INDONESIA; YE2IPY
on all bands and to celebrate the International Polar Year 2007-08. QSL direct to YB2TJV.

- 31/10 SHOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS; HFØPOL AN-010
the Polish base "Henryk Arctowski" on King George Island by SP3GVX. QSL via SP2WVL. 

- 31/12 CYPRUS; C4EURO
On 1 January 2008 the official currency of the Republic of Cyprus will change from the Cyprus Pound to the Euro. To celebrate this historic event, members of the Pafos District of the Cyprus Amateur Radio Society will use the call C4EURO throughout 2008. Expect activity on the HF and VHF bands, SSB, CW and digital modes. QSL via 5B4AGC.

- March 2009    BHUTAN; A52VE
                by JA8VE. He had to leave Bhutan on September 3rd
due to health problems. QSL via JF1OCQ.

- 31/10 2010    CANADA; VA7PX NA-075
                from Mayne Island. QSL via VE7AXU via bureau or direct.

28/4 - 14/5 CAYMAN ISLANDS; ZF2GU NA-016
by DL7VOG. He will operate CW and RTTY, plus SSB on request. QSL via home call, direct or bureau (e-mail requests for bureau cards can be sent to qsl at dl7vog.de). Further information can be found at http://www.qslnet.de/member/zf2gu/

30/4 - 5/5 TURKEY; YMØTA AS-123
from Bogsak Island by TA1ED (SSB), TA1EE (digital) and TA3BN (CW). The island is most wanted Turkish IOTA group. The expedition will be working 3 stations. Moore info at http://www.ym0tadxpedition.net.tc/ QSL via TA1ED,. P.BOX 27, TEKIRDAG, TURKEY.

May MARION ISLAND; ZS8T AF-021
by ZS6GCM (3YØE) during his one year stay. He will be active on  160/80/40/30/20/17/12/10 metres CW, SSB and RTTY. He is expected  to be QRV by May, depending on his work load. QSL via LZ3HI, direct or bureau. Lots of further informatin can be found at http://zs8t.net/

1/5 - 4/5 PANAMA; HP8/JA6REX 
from Penonome (mainland). QSL via JA6REX.

1/5 - 5/5 OGASAWARA; JI1LET/JD1 AS-031
from Chichijima. He plans to operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 40, 30, 17, 15, 12, 10 and 6 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

1/5 - 30/5 CANADA; VE7NARA NA-036
from Vancouver Island by The Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association to celebrate the club's 60th Anniversary. QSL via VE7FCO.

2/5 - 13/5 ASCENSION ISLAND; ZD8N AF-003
by G3ZVW. He plans to operate CW, SSB and RTTY mainly in the evenings and during the weekends. QSL via G3ZVW, direct or bureau.

2/5 - 15/5 BHUTAN; A52TL
by OZ1TL. He plans to operate 99% CW on all bands. QSL via OZ1TL.

5/5 - 10/5 NEW CALEDONIA; FK/JK1FNL OC-032
from Noumea. He plans to operate on 40-6 metres with 100 watts and wire antennas. QSL via home call.

5/5 - 10/5 PANAMA; HP4/W4JKC NA-088
from Colon Island. He plans to operate CW and SSB on 40-10 metres. QSL via home call.

6/5 - 6/6 GLORIOSO ISLANDS; TO4G AF-011
has been postponed until late September or early October. The web site for the DXpedition is at http://glorieuses2008.free.fr/

6/5 - 7/5 PANAMA; HP2/JA6REX NA-170 
from San Blas Archipelago. QSL via JA6REX.

6/5 - 15/5 ARUBA; P4ØZB
by K9WZB and K7WZB will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 40, 20, 17, 15, 10 and 6 metres. QSL direct to K9WZB.

9/5 - 11/5 GUAM; KH2 OC-026
by JA7LU and JH1AWN. Activity will be on SSB on the HF bands and 6 meters. QSLs via the JARL Bureau are "OK" or direct (See QRZ.com).

10/5 USA; W3S
Special event station will be operating from the grounds of the Piney Point Lighthouse (ARLHS USA-601), St. Mary's County, MD, during their annual Waterfront Festival on 10 May. Plans are to have three stations (CW, SSB and BPSK-31) active on 80, 40, 20 and 17 metres from 13 UTC to 20 UTC. QSL via KA3UNQ.

10/5 - 11/5 JAPAN; JA4ZKI and JE4QIG AS-117
from No Island. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau.

10/5 - 11/5 CHATHAM ISLANDS; ZL7M OC-038
by VK2CZ to operate SSB. QSL via home call (direct).

15/5 - 26/5 TUNISIA; 3V8SS
by Z33F and Z31MM from the 3V8SS Tunisian Scout Club Station.  Activity will be on all bands, including 30/17/12 meters and on all modes (RTTY/PSK/CW/SSB/SSTV). There will also be activity on 2 meters. Also, Z33F, plans to be a Single-Op/Single-Band (80m) entry in CQ WW WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th), and Z31MM, will be in the EU PSK Contest (May 17-18th). QSL 3V8SS via IZ8FWN. For more and updated info, please visit the following Web pages at http://www.mdxc.org/z33f/  http://www.z33f.blog.com.mk

17/5 - 31/5 FIJI; 3D2A or 3D2EE OC-121
from Malolo Lailai Island in the Mamanuca Group by VK4AN, VK4FRAJ and possibly others. Activity will be on 160-6 meters including 30/17/12m, CW, SSB, PSK31 and RTTY. They also plan to be in the CQ WW WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th). QSL direct/bureau/LoTW.

21/5 - 26/5 BAHAMAS; C6AYM NA-001
from Nassau, New Providence Island, by K9GY. Activity will be on 80-6 meters, CW and SSB. Also look for him during the CQ WW WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via K9GY, direct or by the Bureau.

21/5 - 28/5 TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS; VP5/KØOK NA-002
from Providenciales Island. He will participate in the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th) using the callsign VP5E. Activity outside of the contest will be on all bands. QSL VP5/KØOK via his home callsign, by the Bureau or direct to Robert Novak, 26502 Esteban Mission, Viejo, CA 92692-3355 USA.

21/5 - 1/6 BARBADOS: 8P9TS NA-021
by GØTSM on holiday. His operating time will be limited and he will focus on 6 metres and CW, with 100 watts into a 5-element yagi for 6m and wires for the HF bands. He also plans to be active as 8P2T during the CQ WW WPX CW Contest. QSL via GØTSM (e-mail requests for bureau cards can be sent to qsl at g0tsm.com 

27/5 - 29/5 MACAO; XX9
by LY1F (VK2CCC). Callsign is to be announced later. Activity will be holiday style on CW on the HF bands. The QSL route will also be announced later.

27/5 - 3/6 EAST KIRIBATI; T32XG
by JA1XGI. He plans to operate CW, SSB and digital modes on 40,  30, 20, 17 and 15 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

31/5 - 1/6 INDONESIA; YE1ØØK
Celebrating the 100th National Awakening Day, special event station wil be active on all bands and modes from Jakarta. QSL via YBØKYM.

June TIMOR-LESTE; 4W OC-148
URE's Radiosolidarity Department will organize an Amateur Radio DXpedition, combined with activities to promote Amateur Radio including the donation and setting up of a complete amateur radio station at the University of Dili. From Dili by EA1QF, EA3CUU, EA4DB, EA4KA, EA5BWR and CT1ERC. They plan to operate CW, SSB and other modes using two stations, and to pay special  attention to 6 metres. QSL via EA4URE.

7/6 - 8/6 SEANET CONTEST

11/6 - 23/6 MAYOTTE; FH/DK7LX AF-027
will be active holiday style, CW on all bands with an emphasis on 30, 40 and 80 metres using vertical arrays as well as dipoles. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. Further information will be available at http://www.dk7lx.mayotte.2008.ms/

18/6 - 30/6 ALASKA; KL7/W6JKV
Activity will be 6 meters only from a mountain top 30 miles
NE of Fairbanks with an outstanding view in all directions (Grid Loc. BP64). Altitude is 2500 feet. Distance to London is 4200 miles, 4000 to Frankfurt, 4100 miles to Tokoyo. He will use 800 watts and a big antenna. QSL via his home callsign.

19/6 - 21/6 HONG KONG; VR2/VK2CCC
by LY1F (VK2CCC). Activity will be holiday style on CW on the HF bands. QSL route to be announced later.

25/6 - 5/7 SABLE ISLAND; CYØX (FN93) and CYØRA (GN03) NA-063
to be activated by Pete/VE3IKV, Dick/K5AND, Chris/W3CMP, and Bill/W4TAA. Activity will be on CW and SSB. The fixed 6m station in FN93 will have 800 watts into a 7 element beam up 40 ft. A portabele 6m station in GN03 will have 100 watts into a 5 element beam up 30 ft. The callsign and frequencies will be announced later. Other references are: Sable Island - East Lighthouse (ARLHS SAB-001, TWLHD WLH CY0-001, WLOTA:0758, WW Loc. GN03CX) and Sable Island - West Lighthouse (ARLHS SAB-002, TWLHD WLH
CY0-002, WW Loc. FN93XW). Look at http://www.cy0x.com/ for more information.

8/7 - 20/7 CHRISTMAS ISLAND; VK9XWW, VK9XHZ, VK9XOR and VK9XME OC-002
by CT1BWW (VK9XWW), EA3GHZ (VK9XHZ), (VK9XOR) and EC5BME (VK9XME). They plan to operate on 160-6 metres CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV with three stations. QSL via EA4URE, direct or bureau. Detailed information can be found at          http://www.dxciting.com/vk9x/

9/7 - 14/7 ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON; FP/KV1J and FP/W1MAT NA-032
from Miquelon (Grid GN17) on all bands 80-6 meters,SSB, CW and RTTY, using only 100 watts into verticals and a TW2010. During the IARU Contest, look for FP/KV1J (running low power) and FP/W1MAT(running QRP) from Zone 9. QSL via their home callsign, direct or by the bureau. For more details and up-to-date info, visit their Web page at http://www.kv1j.com/fp/

16/7 - 31/7 MOZAMBIQUE; C91CF, C91TK 
by K5LBU (C91CF), NQ7R (C91TK), W5SL (callsign TBA), NZ5N (callsign TBA) and ZS6WB. They plan to operate CW, SSB, PSK and RTTY on 160-6 metres with two stations. QSL via home call. The web page for the operation is at http://www.tdxs.net/C9.html

21/7 - 27/7 ALASKA; KL7DX NA-234 IOTA NEW!
from Chuginadak Island in the Islands of Four Mountains (Grid AO52) by N3QQ, KE7V and UA9OBA, IOTA Contest included. QSL via AC7DX. Further information can be found at http://www.na-234.com/

30/7 - 4/8 CANADA; VE3LYC/VO2 and G3OCA/VO2 NA-194 and NA-205
from two most wanted IOTA groups, Finger Hill Island (NA-194) and Paul Island (NA-205). They intend to be QRV for three days from each island, with two stations on the air from 6 to 40 metres, CW and SSB. QSL via VE3LYC, direct or bureau (stations in the UK can confirm via G3OCA).

15/8 - 17/8 CANADA; VE5LGT
Lighthouse operation from Cochin Lighthouse (ILLW CA0013) by VE5EL and VE5MC. They will have two stations on the air with 100 watts, SSB only, using dipoles and vertical antennas. QSL via the Bureau or direct to COCHIN LIGHTHOUSE, c/o Murray Crandon, 1034 Henleaze Avenue, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3V6, CANADA. See QRZ.com for more details.

September GLORIOSO ISLANDS; TO4G AF-011
The operators (5U5U, F5CQ, F5CW, F5CWU, F5IRO, F5OGL, F5PRU, F5PTM and TT8SS) will try to have three or four stations on the air, 160-6 meters, CW, SSB and the Digital modes. The web site for the DXpedition is at http://glorieuses2008.free.fr/

9/10 - 27/10  WILLIS ISLAND; VK9DWX OC-007
by DJ7EO, DJ9RR, DL1MGB, DL3DXX, DL5LYM, DL6FBL, DL8OH and DL8WPX. They will be active with four high power stations for about 17 days from 160-10 meters on CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via  DJ2MX. More information about the DXpedition is available at http://willis2008.dl1mgb.com/

18/10 - 4/11 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P2 OC-181 and OC-041
from from a couple of Most Wanted IOTAs, Witu Islands (OC-181) and Ninigo group (OC-041) BY G3KHZ, G4EDG, CT1AGF and W5GAI. Further information is expected in due course. 

18/10 - 6/11  MAURITIUS ISLAND; 3B8 AF-049 
by ON4LAC. QSL via his hc.

22/10 - 31/10 ST. KITTS AND NEVIS; V4/W5JON NA-104
fro St. Kitts. Activity will be on 160-6 meters SSB and will
include the CQ WW SSB Contest (October 25-26th). The QTH is on a mountain top with a 330 degree view. Equipment will be: ICOM IC-7000, RM Italy KL-400 Amplifier (400 Watts), Alpha Delta 10-160 Meter Dipoles and 3 Element Yagi on 6 meters.

6/11 - 25/11 GRENADA; J3/hc
by DL7CM and DM2AYO. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. They plan to have two stations on the air with 750 watts, yagis and GP. QSL via their home callsign. Watch for more
details at http://www.qsl.net/dl7cm/

7/11 - 12/12  RODRIGUES ISLAND; 3B9 AF-017
by ON4LAC. QSL via his hc.

22/11 - 1/12 NICARAGUA; YN
by K9GY. He plans to be active during the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. He is hoping to receive the callsign YN2M for the contest, otherwise he will use H7/K9GY. Direct QSLs are "OK" via CBA.
 
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 2008-April-26