[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 938-939

[SM3CVM]

DX-CALENDAR V 938-939 
The calendar is available at http://www.sk3bg.se/

19/9 - 20/9  Scandinavian Activity Contest CW 1200 - 1200 UTC

- 20/9 AFGHANISTAN; T6AF
by WA2EWE, who is working in Kabul for nine months finally got his callsign now. He is using a FT-897 at a dipole for 40m and 20m. He is active in CW, PSK31 or SSB mostly on tuesdays and fridays from 1200-1600 UTC. He is now active until Sep 20 but will return in Nov. QSL via homecall, direct or via bureau.

- 20/9 MADAGASCAR; 5R8UO AF-013
by DF8UO. Activity will be mainly CW and the Digital modes on 40-10 meters. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. He is expected to upload his log to LoTW.

- 20/9 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K6P
by KM6HB. Suggested operating frequencies are: SSB - 21350, 18150, 14253, 7250 kHz, and PSK-31 and RTTY on the appropriated frequencies. Receive a folded pictured QSL card via KM6HB: Mark
McMullen, P.O.Box 27271, Santa Ana, California 92799 (S.A.S.E please).

- 20/9 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; N4H
Submarine Activity. The event station is expected to be on ALL bands 160-10 meters. Operating times will be between 1300-2100z (may be extended). A specially designed QSL card will be available. QSL via: Edward Padgett, PO Box 61362, North Charleston, SC 29419. A donation of 2.00 USDs is required, no SASE is needed. All proceeds after expenses will be donated to "The Friends of The Hunley for Research and Conservation".

- 22/9 CYPRUS; 5B/G3RWF AS-004
Activity will be on all bands and modes. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

- 22/9 OGASAWARA; JD1BLY and JD1BLP AS-031
from Chichijima Island by JI5RPT (JD1BLY) and JO2JDJ (JD1BLP). Activity will be on 40-6 meters using the satellites, CW, SSB
and Digi modes. QSL via their home callsigns. Log search for JD1BLY will be available on the following Web site: http://www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/

- 23/9 TUVALU; T2G OC-015
Pacific dxpedition/tour by PG5M. This will be an ultra light solo DXpedition and CW only. He will use an Elecraft K3, and a 2x20m doublet plus vertical antennas. QSL via PG5M, by the Bureau or direct. For direct requests, please enclose a minimum of 2 USDs for return postage. More details and updates will be available on http://www.dx.to/

- 25/9 NIUE; ZK2NX OC-040
by JM1CAX (ZL4NX). He plans to be QRV on 40-10 metres, and to concentrate on Europe especially on RTTY. QSL via JM1CAX, direct or bureau. 

- 25/9 NIUE; ZK2BJ OC-040
by G3BJ and G4JKS on vacation. Operations will be mostly CW on 80-10 meters (no 17/12m). They will use a K3 transceiver and a Butternut HF6.
- 25/9 C. KIRIBATI; T31AA OC-043
from Phoenix Island by N3BQR on a research trip to Phoenix Island. Activity is expected on 20 meters SSB using vertical and/or dipole. QSL route to be announced later.

- 26/9 NAMIBIA; V5/homecall
by DH3WO, DJ2HD and DK1CE. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via their home callsigns.

- 28/9 MINAMI TORISHIMA; JD1BMM OC-073
from Marcus Island by JA6GXK. Activity is on all bands and modes. QSL by the bureau or direct.

- 28/9 CANARY IS.; EA8/DL7HKL AF-004
from La Gomera Island, will be active in SSB on 10m/15m/20m especially during the evening hours. QSL via homecall, bureau or direct.

- 28/9 CANADA; K3GV/VY2 NA-029
from Prince Edward Island. Activity will be on 15 and 20 meters around the usual IOTA frequencies. QSL via home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

- 30/9  CROZET I.; FT5WO AF-008
by F4DYW says he will be working at Alfred Faure Base on Ile de la Possesson. He plans to operate on 20, 15 and 40 metres SSB during his spare time, using 100 watts and dipoles. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. Look for updates on http://f4dyw.free.fr/index.php?langue=fr&contenu=ft5wo.html

- 30/9 CHATHAM Is.; ZL7/N7OU 
by N7OU making a lightweight, solo Dxpedition. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, CW only, using 100w into a vertical. QSL via N7OU.

- 31/9 MONGOLIA; JU85TTC
to celebrate the 85th anniversary of "Technique Technology College of Mongolia. Activity over the past weekend has been on 20 meters CW. QSL via JT1DN.

- ca 2/10 CHILE; CE73RG
The Radio Club Rancagua (CE4RG) was founded on July 22, 1936, and the 73rd anniversary will be celebrated with the special event station. Operation will take place in CW, SSB and PSK on 80/40/20/17/15/12/10m. QSL via CE4WJK.

- 3/10 TIMOR-LESTE; 4W6AL  
from Timor Lorosae by CT1GPQ. Activity will be on 40/30/20/17 meters SSB, RTTY and preferably CW. His station setup will be an Icom IC-706 MK2g, a dipole for 40 and 30 meters and square loops for 20 and 17 meters. Pilot station and QSL Manager is Toze, CT1GFK. The pilot station will be in daily contact with CT1GPQ. Any questions or suggestions should be sent to star at algarvedx.com
Activity logs will be online (possibly daily) on http://algarvedx.com/
All information will be sent first via the Algarve STAR DX Team Mailing List. Subscriptions are available on team's WEB site. PLEASE NOTE: This is "NOT A DXpedition"! CT1GPQ will be in Timor-Leste with a Medical Team and radio operations will take place only during his spare time.

- 8/10 GLORIOSO IS.; FT5GA AF-011
This time frame is the departure from Paris and return from Glorioso. The stay on Grand Glorieuse is considered
having about three weeks length. The team of 7 operators will be active with three stations on 160-6 metres on CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK and possibly other digital modes. Their trip to Glorioso is first of all a military operation, not a Dxpedition. 
QSL via F5OGL. A log search will be available and updated on a daily basis at http://glorieuses2008.free.fr/

- ca 15/10  TIMOR-LESTE; 4W6FR
by VK4FR. He is on a work assignment. He has been heard on 30 and 20 meters using PSK31. QSL 4W6FR via VK4FW.
   
- 31/10 JAPAN; 8J6SL AS-077
from the Kumamoto Museum to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hisatsu (Railroad) Line (Steam Locomotive) on the Island of Honshu (JIIA AS-077-001). Activity will be on all bands and modes. Possibly 5 stations will be on the air. QSL via the JARL Bureau.

- 1/11 ANTARCTICA; VKØBP AN-016
is currently working at Antarctic Davis Base Station, Gridsquare MC81xk. His activity is limited due to his workload, but he is expected to be on all HF bands. He seems to like 20 meters between 1500-1800z. Operations have been on SSB and PSK31, but he plans to operate on other modes later on during his stay at the Davis Station. QSL via VK2CA. PLEASE NOTE: There is also a possibility of activating other field huts in the area, and he will sign as VK0BP/P. Look for more details on his Web page at http://www.vk0bp.org/

- 13/11     REPUBLIC OF KOREA; HL9QST
by KE7WRJ. This is a rare prefix only assigned to U.S. Service members assigned to Korea. His tentative schedule is to operate from 4 different locations in South Korea as follows: September 10-12th: Seoul, September 14-24th: Camp Casey, September 25th-October 18th: Camp Humphreys, October 19-29th: Camp Carroll October 30th-November 13th: Seoul. Activity will be on 40-10 meters, depending on the propagation, using CW and SSB. Operations will be at least 8 hours a day during the week and
longer over the weekends. Look for him to be in both the Extra and General portions of the bands. His equipment will consist of a 5000A by Flex Radio, a "3 element Yagi in a Bag" from Super Antennas. QSL via KE7WRJ, direct or LoTW.

- ca 16/11   LEBANON; OD/W5YFN
has received approval from the local authorities while in Lebanon, for one year starting on 16 November.

- 31/12 JAPAN; 8J7M AS-007
from Honshu Island. QSL via bureau.
- 31/12 HONG KONG; VR2009EAG
special event to promote the Hong Kong 2009 East Asia Games. Operations will be primarily on the HF bands from 40-10 meters
and VHF on 6 meters. The modes used will be primarily SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. QSL Manager VR2XMT: Charlie Ho, PO Box 900, Fanling Post Office, Hong Kong.

- 2009  WEST MALAYSIA; 9M2TI
by EA4ATI to work in Kuala Lumpur for the whole year 2009. He will work with 400 watts and a vertical in CW and SSB on 40m/20m/15m/10m. He also plans to take part in all major contests (if possible from stations better equipped). QSL via EA4ATI.

- May 2010 PHILIPPINES; DU9/DL5SDF OC-130
expects to be QRV from Mindanao Island. He operates CW only. QSL direct to Hans Bohnet, Purok 5, Lower Bon-Bon, Libertad, Butuan City 8600, Philippines or via the DARC bureau to DL5SDF (bureau card requests will have to wait until June 2010, when he will go back to Germany).

- 12/7 2010 SOUTH AFRICA; ZS1ØWCS
The next FIFA Soccer World Cup will take place in South Africa in 2010. QSL cards should be sent via the ZS bureau. If you want to send direct please use following address: SARL, PO Box 1721, Strubensvallei 1735, Republic of South Africa.

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

- 2010 MARSHALL IS.; V73NS OC-028
from the Kwajalein atoll by WD8CRT, who will have to work here for two years starting on Jan 5, 2009. He will work mostly in CW on 160-6m. QSL via bureau or direct to Neil Schwanitz, PO Box 8341, APO, AP 96557, USA. His website is http://www.qsl.net/v73ns/

- July 2011 FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO
by F5PHW. Since he is there for work, his on air activities will be limited, but he will try to operate as much as possible. If he lives in a house, Phil intends to be active on all HF bands from 80-10 meters mainly on CW and RTTY (possibly some PSK31) with very little SSB using only 100 watts. His antennas from the house QTH will be: 80-40m - Inverted V + HF6VX (GP), 30m - HF6VX, 20-10m - HF6VX + Spiderbeam (not sure). However, if he lives in an apartment the antenna may only be the HF6VX. QSL via F8BPN, by the Bureau or direct.

22/9 - 21/10 MAYOTTE; TO7RJ AF-027
by DJ7RJ. He will be leaving the island on 25 October, so he will be active as FH/DJ7RJ during the last days. Expect CW and SSB on 160-10 metres and perhaps 6 metres. QSL via home call.

24/9 - 26/9 VIET NAM; XV6RRC AS-185
from Hon Ngu Island. Members of the Russian Robinson Club and R-Quad Antenna Company have put together a DXpedition project to activate the rarest IOTA references in Vietnam. Operators are RA3NAN, RK3FA, RZ3EM and UA6BGB. The team plans to run 2 stations with the following setup: TXs: Elecraft K3 - 2 pcs Amplifiers: Acom 1000, Ameritron ALS600. Antennas: 160/80/40m Vertical on 18m mast, 20m VDA on 12m mast, VDAs on 15-17m on 12m mast, BiggIR Vertical (40-10m), LowBands RX antennas (if the conditions permit). Software: WinTest, AATest. The team will try to do their best to log as many IOTA enthusiasts all over the world as the propagation and other local conditions permit. If they can manage to arrange an Internet connection, they will try to update their log daily. For more details and updates, please visit their Web page at http://xv6rrc.com/

24/9 - 27/9 FIJI; 3D2 
Requested call is 3D2G. This pacific dxpedition/tour by PG5M will be an ultra light solo DXpedition and CW only. This will be an ultra light solo DXpedition and CW only. He will use an Elecraft K3, and a 2x20m doublet plus vertical antennas. QSL via PG5M, by the Bureau or direct. For direct requests, please enclose a minimum of 2 USDs for return postage. More details and updates will be available on http://www.dx.to/

24/9 - 27/9 St. PIERRE & MIQUELON; FP/homecall NA-032
from Miquelon by MØTDG and G3ZAY. They will operate CW and SSB; low band operation will depend on equipment availability (and airline baggage limits). QSL via home calls. G3ZAY will also try to activate McNutt's Island (NA-126) on 29 September.

24/9 - 7/10 BONAIRE, CURACAO; PJ2/PA1FJ SA-006
from the Island of Curacao. QSL via his home callsign, direct, by the Bureau or eQSL.

26/9 - 27/9  Scandinavian Activity Contest SSB 1200 - 1200 UTC

26/9 - 1/10 ST. MAARTEN, SABA, ST. EUSTATIUS; PJ5/AH6HY NA-145
from Sint Eustatius. Activity will be holiday style with operations on 40-10 meters, mostly SSB with some CW. QSL via AH6HY, by the bureau or direct.

27/9 - 28/9 VIET NAM; XV7RRC AS-162
from Cu Lao Cham Island. Members of the Russian Robinson Club and R-Quad Antenna Company have put together a DXpedition project to activate the rarest IOTA references in Vietnam. Operators are RA3NAN, RK3FA, RZ3EM and UA6BGB. The team plans to run 2 stations with the following setup: TXs: Elecraft K3 - 2 pcs Amplifiers: Acom 1000, Ameritron ALS600. Antennas: 160/80/40m Vertical on 18m mast, 20m VDA on 12m mast, VDAs on 15-17m on 12m mast, BiggIR Vertical (40-10m), LowBands RX antennas (if the conditions permit). Software: WinTest, AATest. The team will try to do their best to log as many IOTA enthusiasts all over the world as the propagation and other local conditions permit. If they can manage to arrange an Internet connection, they will try to update their log daily. For more details and updates, please visit their Web page at http://xv6rrc.com/

27/9 - 6/10 LEBANON; OD5F
Station's location is in the "Village Francophone", Lebanese University in Hadath. Activity is to celebrate the Francophone games which is held every 4 years. Some 3,000+ athletes, youths and artists from 56 French speaking countries will participate
in these games. The event is a popular sports and art festival. For more details, see http://www.libanvision.com/jeux-liban.htm
A special QSL card will be available. More info is forthcoming.

27/9 - 15/10  DOMINICA; J79ZG
by DL7AFS and DJ7ZG. Activity will be on 80-6 meters on the usual DX frequencies, mainly on CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK, as well as 6 meters. They will look especially for JA stations. QSL via DL7AFS. Their Web page for this operation is                    http://www.qsl.net/dl7afs/Index_J7.html

28/9 - 11/10 ST. LUCIA; J68WI
by WB5ZAM. "Will have access to G5RV 160m antenna, so maybe I will be on there once it is up at J69MV's QTH. Modes CW and SSB. QSL via WB5ZAM.

29/9 - 1/10 VIET NAM; XV3RRC AS-157
from Hon Tam Island. Members of the Russian Robinson Club and R-Quad Antenna Company have put together a DXpedition project to activate the rarest IOTA references in Vietnam. Operators are RA3NAN, RK3FA, RZ3EM and UA6BGB. The team plans to run 2 stations with the following setup: TXs: Elecraft K3 - 2 pcs Amplifiers: Acom 1000, Ameritron ALS600. Antennas: 160/80/40m Vertical on 18m mast, 20m VDA on 12m mast, VDAs on 15-17m on 12m mast, BiggIR Vertical (40-10m), LowBands RX antennas (if the conditions permit). Software: WinTest, AATest. The team will try to do their best to log as many IOTA enthusiasts all over the world as the propagation and other local conditions permit. If they can manage to arrange an Internet connection, they will try to update their log daily. For more details and updates, please visit their Web page at http://xv6rrc.com/

29/9 - 12/10 AUSTRAL I.; TX5SPA (requested call) OC-152
from Tubuai by SP3DOI, SP3CYY, SP9PT, SP9-31029 and FO5QB. They will have three stations and will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and possibly PSK31 on 160-10 metres, with an emphasis on working Europe on the low bands. QSL via SP9PT. The web site for the expedition is at http://fo2009sp.pl/

30/9 - 1/10  AMERICAN SAMOA; KH8/N9YU
by YT1AD and YU1DW planning a Pacific tour in September and October of 2010. More details will be forthcoming at http://www.yt1ad.info/t31/

30/9 - 3/10 TOKELAU IS.; ZK3
A multi-national team of 4 operators led by YT1AD. Details are expected in due course. Updates will be posted to the expedition's website at http://www.yt1ad.info/t31/index.html

1/10 - 8/10 NEW CALEDONIA; FK/AI5P OC-032
Activity from all locations will be mostly CW on all HF bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

1/10 - 10/10 CONWAY REEF; 3D2ØCR
Time depending on weather conditions. There will be 7 operators, and they will be able to run up to  four stations simultaneously on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via DJ8NK, direct or bureau. A web page will be active soon at http://www.conwayreef2009.de/

1/10 - 29/10 FIJI; 3D2MJ and 3D2KJ OC-016)
from Viti Levu by SP5EAQ and SP5DRH. Activity will be on all bands, but with an emphasis on the lower bands. They plan to use two stations with small amps and vertical antennas. QSL via their home callsigns.

4/10 - 6/10  W. KIRIBATI; T3ØM and T3ØW
by YT1AD (T3ØM) and (T3ØW) YU1DW planning a Pacific tour in September and October of 2010. More details will be forthcoming at http://www.yt1ad.info/t31/

5/10 - 10/10 CENTRAL KIRIBATI; T31
A multi-national team of 14 operators led YT1AD. Details are expected in due course. Updates will be posted to the expedition's website at http://www.yt1ad.info/t31/index.html

5/10 - 30/10 S. COOK Is; E51NOU OC-013 
from Rarotonga Island by N7OU during his spare time. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, CW only, using 100w into a vertical. QSL via N7OU.

6/10 - 8/10  FIJI; 3D2AD and 3D2DW
by YT1AD (3D2AD) and (3D2DW) YU1DW planning a Pacific tour in September and October of 2010. More details will be forthcoming at http://www.yt1ad.info/t31/

9/10 - 19/10 MIDWAY I.; K4M OC-030
After a seven-year hiatus, in late January 2009 the U.S. Fish &
Wildlife Service announced that they would once again allow amateur radio operations from Midway Atoll "on a trial basis". A multi national team will be active for ten days. They will have 5-6 stations active on 160-6 metres, with at least one station on 20m around the clock. Further information, including details on how contribute to this expensive expedition, can be found at http://www.midway2009.com/

10/10 - 18/10 VANUATU; YJ0PX OC-035
Activity from all locations will be mostly CW on all HF bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

10/10 - 27/10 BENIN; TY1MS 
from Grand Popo by PA8AD, PA3AN, PA3AWW and PD0CAV including an entry in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest. Their goals are to activate this DXCC Entity on 160-10 metres, to provide onsite help and raise funds for the Mercy Ships Charity Project. QSL via PA3AWW, direct or bureau. Further information (including OQRS for direct QSLling) can be found at http://www.benin2009.com/

11/10 - 25/10 MALDIVES; 8Q7AK AS-013
from  Embudu by G7COD. He plans to operate CW and SSB on 80-12 metres (suggested frequencies and operating schedule at http://www.qrz.com/db/8q7ak/
QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

12/10 - 14/10 WALLIS & FUTUNA IS.; FW
A multi-national team of 14 operators led by YT1AD. Details are expected in due course. Updates will be posted to the expedition's website at http://www.yt1ad.info/t31/index.html

12/10 - 25/10  MALDIVES; 8Q7AK AS-013
from Embudu Village, Embudu Island, WLOTA L-3911 by G7COD. Activity will be on 80-12 meters including 30/17/12m using CW
and SSB. Operating schedule (everyday) is as follows: 0730-0830z, 0900-1030z, 1300-1500z and 1730-1800z. Suggested frequencies are:
    CW  - 3503, 7003, 10103, 14003, 18073, 21003 and 24893 kHz
    SSB - 3795, 7063, 14147, 18133, 21253 and 24953 kHz
QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the bureau. Look for complete details at QRZ.com under 8Q7AK.

15/10 - 30/10 SENEGAL; 6W
by F8IJV will be honeymooning at Le Calao, Senegal, He will participate in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest as 6V7Q. He might also be active (SSB and digital modes) before and after the contest. QSL via F8IJV, direct or bureau.
16/10 - 22/10 MARQUESAS IS.; TX5SPM (requested call) OC-027
by SP3DOI, SP3CYY, SP9PT, SP9-31029 and FO5QB. They will have three stations and will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and possibly PSK31 on 160-10 metres, with an emphasis on working Europé on the low bands. QSL via SP9PT. The web site for the expedition is at http://fo2009sp.pl/

17/10 - 18/10 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K4L NA-110
from Hunting Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina by KA1DF, KI4ROL, K3LLH, N2EIO, AI4JA and W3HEA. The activity is to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the lighthouse. QSL via K3LLH. An online log will be available after the event. Further information can be found at http://pws.prserv.net/K4L/

17/10 - 1/11 SENEGAL; 6V7Q 
by F8IJV on his honeymoon. He plans to be active in the CQWW DX SSB Contest. He will try to operate before and after the contest on 160-6 meters, mainly on SSB and the Digital modes. He will be operating from Jean-Francois, 6W7RV, QTH in La Somone. QSL via F8IJV. More details will be forthcoming.

19/10 - 28/10 ANTIGUA & BARBUDA; V25Z NA-100
from Yepton Estate Cottages, Antigua, by K7ZZ. Activity will be on all bands and modes. QSL via K7ZZ, direct only.

19/10 - 7/11 NIUE; ZK2DL OC-040
by DL2FAG. He plans to operate mainly RTTY, PSK and SSB on 10-80 metres, using a Triple leg multiband and dipoles. After Niue and before Samoa he will be visiting New Zealand's South Island (OC-134) and be active sporadically as  ZL4/DL2FAG.  QSL via home call. Log searches will be available at www.qsl.net/dl2fag/

19/10 - 17/11 AUSTRALIA; VK7ACG OC-006 
from Tasmania by GØWFH. He will operate SSB on 160-10 metres, with a focus on the low bands. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

19/10 - 26/10 SABLE I.; NØTG/CYØ, WA4DAN/CYØ and AA4VK/CYØ NA-063
The Sable Island DXpedition has been postponed. They will leave the website up and updates will be posted as our plans to reschedule the DX-pedition to CY0. 
They plan to have three complete HF stations, with three verticals, one "strategically placed" yagi and at least one wire antenna, and to operate CW and SSB on 160-10 metres, with an  emphasis on Asia. Twenty metres are likely to provide most contacts, and they will try to have two stations (CW and SSB) on that band at the same time. The CY0 Team will provide a CY0 country multiplier to contesters during the CQWW DX SSB Contest weekend. The team plans to operate only one station in the contest and also continue to maintain CW and 30/17/12m operations for those DXers who are not in the contest. QSL for all callsigns via N0TG. The website for the expedition is at http://www.cy0dxpedition.com/

20/10 - 27/10 ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON; FP/KV1J NA-032
from Miquelon by KV1J and W8TOM during the CQWW DX SSB Contest. QSL via KV1J, direct, by the Bureau or LoTW. Activity outside of the contest will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31, generally on the highest frequency band that is open (no permission for 60M). Visit Eric's Web page at http://www.kv1j.com/fp/october09.html
20/10 - 30/10 ST. LUCIA; J68JA NA-108
by W5JON. He will use an ICOM IC-7000, KL-400 Amp (350 watts) into the following antennas: Alpha Delta DX-LB and DX-EE Dipoles, and a 3 element yagi on 6m. Activity will also include the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via W5JON. 

21/10 - 26/10 SEYCHELLES; S79MI AF-024
from Praslin Island by HB9ENI CQ WW DX SSB Contest included. He plans to operate SSB and RTTY on the HF bands and 6 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. He will upload his log to LoTW.

21/10 - 28/10 TURKS & CAICOS IS.; VP5/N2VW NA-002
from Providenciales Island by N2VW. His activity will include an entry in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) possibly using a special callsign. Outside of the contest he will be on all bands (160-6 meters) and modes. QSL via his home callsign. 

22/10 - 26/10 BAHAMAS; C6AQO and C6AXD NA-113
from Crooked Island by W2GJ, K3IXD, W3PP and K4QO incloding the CQ WW SSB contest as C6APR from the Crooked Island Lodge (Grid FL22). Before and after the contest look for C6AQO on HF CW and SSB and C6AXD on HF RTTY. Both C6AQO and C6AXD will be on 160m thru 10m including the WARC bands. All QSLs via K3IXD.

22/10 - 29/10 SURINAME; PZ5M
by AJ9C. His callsign will be announced when it is assigned. He is expected to be active on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY, as well as an entry in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th). QSL to his home callsign with SASE/USD(s) for return postage.

22/10 - 31/10 NORFOLK I.; AI5P/VK9N OC-005
Activity from all locations will be mostly CW on all HF bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau

22/10 - 9/11 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P2 OC-102, OC-231 and OC-205  
G3KHZ (P29NI) has announced a new IOTA DXpedition from the Tanga Islands (OC-102), the Green Islands (OC-231) and the Woodlark Group (OC-205). He and other four operators, CT1AGF, G3USR, G4EDG and SM6CVX) will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-15 metres, using new single band vertical dipoles for 30-15m and a ground plane for 40m. 
The announced schedule and callsigns are as follows:
OC-102 - Tanga Island; callsign P29VCX (via SM6CVX); October 22-26th
OC-231 - Green Island; callsign P29VLR (via SM6CVX); October 27-31st
OC-205 - Woodlark Island; callsign P29NI (via G3KHZ); November 2-9th
Further information is expected in due course. The web pages for the expedition are at http://www.425dxn.org/dxped/p29_2009/index.html

30/10 - 5/11 VANUATU; YJ
by VK2CCC (LY1F). Callsign is to be announced later. Activity will be "part time", but mainly on 160 and 80 meters CW. QSL via VK2CC, by the Bureau or direct.

31/10 - 4/11 GUYANA; 8R1PY
from Lethem, Guyana by members of the "Amateur Brazilian Team". Activity will be on 160-6 meters, including 30/17/12 meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31. Operators mentioned are PU8TEP, PV8AZ, PV8DX, PV8IG, PY1YB, PY2TNT and PY2WAS. QSL via PY2WAS.

31/10 - 15/11 EASTER I.; XRØY SA-001
by a six team members with Europe as main target running for almost two weeks. They plan to focus on 160, 80, 40 and above all 30 metres (CW only, as digital modes on 30m are not allowed). Working Europe on 30 metres will be their priority during the first week on the island. XR0YA will have three stations with two amplifiers and several antennas. Although SSB will not be neglected, CW will be the  main operating mode, with some RTTY being planned as well. QSL route TBA. Further information can be found on the expedtion's web site http://rapanui2009.org/

2/11 - 9/11 UNITED STATES OF AMEICA: KG8DP NA-062
from Grassey Key. Operations will be stationary at Grassey Key and mobile as he travels to Key West and all points on the ocean. He will use the callsign KG8DP, as well as his club callsign NA8KD. This will be a week trip. QSL both KG8DP/NA8KD via info on QRZ.com (w/SASE). Mark will be using an IC-7000, 1.2 kw amp mobile and GLA-1000B portable amp. Antennas were not mentioned.

4/11 - 17/11 VIET NAM; XV AS-128
from the Island of Phu Quoc by DL7DF, who will lead a crew of operators. Their callsign has not been announced yet, but it is expected to be the XV prefix. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW and SSB with several stations on the air. One station will be exclusively dedicated to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. Their equipment consists of 3 transceivers (two K2 and one IC7000) with three kW linears into two 18m lowband verticals, a 2 element vertical for 40m, a 2 element vertical for 30m, two Spiderbeam for 20/17/15/12/10m, and some beverage antennas. Operators
mentioned are: DK1BT, DL4WK, DL5CW, DL7DF and DL7UFR. Pilot station for this DXpedition is Bernd, DF3CB. QSL via DL7DF, by the German QSL Bureau or direct to: Sigi Presch, Wilhelmsmuehlenweg 123, D-12621 Berlin, Germany. For complete details, visit http://www.dl7df.com/xv/index.html

7/11 - 16/11 SENEGAL; 6W/EI6DX
from Somone which is located 70 km southeast of Dakar. He will concentrate on the lower bands and CW. QSL via RX3RC, by the Bureau or direct. Look for updates at http://www.ei6dx.com/senegal/

11/11 - 13/11 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-117
from Hastings Island by SM6CVX. QSL via home call. The web page for the  expedition is at http://www.425dxn.org/dxped/p29_2009/

11/11 - 18/11 SAMOA; 5W OC-097
from the Island of Upolu by IK1PMR, K2LEO/PA3LEO, PA0BWL, AA4NN, OE2SNL, DJ5IW and OZ1IKY are planning a DXpedition to three semi-rare entities (and possibly some other operations) in the Pacific between November 11th and December 13th. Callsigns have not been announced yet. Focus will be on the lower bands, but activity is planned for 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. The team will use three Elecraft K2/100 with DSP and amps. For more information and updates, watch:              http://www.ik1pmr.com/plans/a3/index.php?s=intro/

13/11 - 14/11 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-116
from Normanby Island by SM6CVX. QSL via home call. The web page for the  expedition is at http://www.425dxn.org/dxped/p29_2009/

15/11 - 16/11 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-240
from Loloata Island by SM6CVX. QSL via home call. The web page for the expedition is at http://www.425dxn.org/dxped/p29_2009/      

13/11 - 27/11 GHANA; 9G5TT and 9G5XX AF-084
Their activity will also include an IOTA trip to Abokwa Island (AF-084). Operations on the mainland will use the callsign 9G5TT, while operations on AF-084 will use 9G5XX. Activity will be on all HF bands (160-10 meters) and modes. On AF-84 there will be one station on 20 meters only. The time of the operation on
the island will be on a day to day basis and will depend on the sea condition and weather forecast. QSL via I2YSB, direct only. More information can be found at http://www.i2ysb.com/

14/11 - 21/11 FALKLAND IS.; VP8BUG (digital) and VP8BUH (SSB)
by members of the Uruguay DX Group's globetrotters. Their activity will focus on the lower bands, Digital modes and the 30/17/12 meter bands. Operators mentioned include: Gus/CX2AM, Gus/CX3CE, Bert/CX3AN, Mario/CX4CR and Luis/CX4AAJ. Probably QSL Manager is EB7AEY. More details are forthcoming.

15/11 - 3/12 TURKS & CAICOS IS.; VP5/homecall NA-002
from Providenciales by W7VV, VE7XF and possibly some other operators.Activity will include the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 28-29th) as a Multi-? entry and possibly a special callsign (TBA). QSL route TBA. Operators will be active before and after the contest on all bands (160-6 meters) and modes signing VP5/homecall. QSL via their home callsigns.

17/11 - 30/11 SAMOA; 5WØKH OC-097
from Upolu Island by DL2FAG. He plans to operate mainly RTTY, PSK and SSB on 10-80 metres, using a Triple leg multiband and dipoles. QSL via home call. Log searches will be available at www.qsl.net/dl2fag/

17/11 - 15/12 MADAGASCAR; 5R8IC AF-090
from Saint Marie Island by F6ICX. Activity will be on 80-10 meters. QSL via his home callsign.

19/11 - 9/12 TONGA; A3 OC-049
from the Island of Tongatapu by IK1PMR, K2LEO/PA3LEO, PA0BWL, AA4NN, OE2SNL, DJ5IW and OZ1IKY are planning a DXpedition to three semi-rare entities (and possibly some other operations) in the Pacific between November 11th and December 13th. Callsigns have not been announced yet. Focus will be on the lower bands, but activity is planned for 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. The team will use three Elecraft K2/100 with DSP and amps. For more information and updates, watch:              http://www.ik1pmr.com/plans/a3/index.php?s=intro/

20/11 - 26/11 CANADA; VY1RST
from near Beaver Creek, Yukon by KL7JR, WL7MY and KL7BO. Emphasis will be on 160/80 meters SSB (using a 160m Inverted L) with a 2nd station on for 40-10 meters (vertical) SSB and PSK-31. QSL Manager is KL7JR. E-mail skeds are welcome at John.ReisenauerJr at alyeska-pipeline.com
21/11 - 5/12 CHRISTMAS I.; VK9X OC-002
by DM5TI, DL2JRM and DL2RMC. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. They plan to use verticals and beams, and also be an entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 28-29th). QSL via DL1RTL, by the Bureau or direct.

23/11 - 6/12 CHESTERFIELD IS.; TX3A 
by AA7JV and HA7RY. The TX3A license is valid for 14 days only between the dates listed above. Because these dates could change (due to weather and other things), they "may" have to operate as FK/AA7JV or FK/HA7RY before and after this period. Their priorities will be 160, 80 and 40 meters, in that order. They will be active on the higher bands the rest of the time. The operators will use the same antenna that they used on Mellish Reef, but they have developed a new RX antenna, which they hope will improve their RX capabilities. QSL via HA7RY. Mailing direct -Please include 2 USDs with every direct QSL request for up to three cards per envelope. If you send International Reply Coupons (IRC), please make sure that it is not expired or is not about to expire. DO NOT SEND IRCs that are valid only until end of 2009! Cards are likely to be posted only early 2010. Mailing address: Tamas Pekarik, Alagi ut 15, H-2151 Fot, HUNGARY. * The preferred way is using the "Online QSL Request Service" (OQRS) on their Web site which they will launch once the  DXpedition is over. You can use that form to request your direct QSL and cover the costs of sending the QSL card to you direct by using PayPal. They request a minimum of 5 USDs or 4 EUROs for this service. 
* Bureau: They will launch an "Online QSL Request Service" (OQRS) on their Web site as soon as the expedition is over. If you want to receive your QSL via the bureau, please use that form to request the card. They will check your QSOs against the log and send your card to you via the bureau. This method will allow them faster processing, helps them protect the environment and you will receive your TX3A card faster. If you request your bureau card online, please do NOT request a direct card and do NOT send us your QSL card. More detailed information is available on their new Web page at http://www.TX3A.com/

24/11 - 3/12 JUAN FERNANDEZ; XRØZN SA-005
postponed and is now expected to take place in March-April 2010. Updates at http://www.la6fja.eu/dx/XR0ZN/ 

26/11 - 1/12 ANTIGUA & BARBUDA; V26K
by AA3B. His activity includes the CQWW CW Contest (November 29-30th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. This will be an all CW operation on the contest HF bands only. Please QSL via AA3B.

2/12 - 5/12 NEW ZEALAND; ZL
from Auckland (logistics, possible activation of some IOTA group)
by IK1PMR, K2LEO/PA3LEO, PA0BWL, AA4NN, OE2SNL, DJ5IW and OZ1IKY are planning a DXpedition to three semi-rare entities (and possibly some other operations) in the Pacific between November 11th and December 13th. Callsigns have not been announced yet. Focus will be on the lower bands, but activity is planned for 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. The team will use three Elecraft K2/100 with DSP and amps. For more information and updates, watch:              http://www.ik1pmr.com/plans/a3/index.php?s=intro/

4/12 - 16/12 BRITISH VIRGIN IS.; VP2V/W3HQ
from Virgin Gorda. Activity will be CW only. Bands will be mainly 160 and 10 meters on weekends, and 30/17/12 meters during the week. QSL via W3HQ. Skeds are welcomed (2 way QRP skeds are preferred). His E-mail address is: w3hq at live.com

5/12 - 13/12 S. COOK IS.; E5
by IK1PMR, K2LEO/PA3LEO, PA0BWL, AA4NN, OE2SNL, DJ5IW and OZ1IKY are planning a DXpedition to three semi-rare entities (and possibly some other operations) in the Pacific between November 11th and December 13th. Callsigns have not been announced yet. Focus will be on the lower bands, but activity is planned for 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. The team will use three Elecraft K2/100 with DSP and amps. For more information and updates, watch:              http://www.ik1pmr.com/plans/a3/index.php?s=intro/

10/12 - 31/12 THE GAMBIA; C5
SM1TDE is planning an operation. More details should be forthcoming.
13/12 - 17/12 SINGAPORE: 9v
by IK1PMR, K2LEO/PA3LEO, PA0BWL, AA4NN, OE2SNL, DJ5IW and OZ1IKY are planning a DXpedition to three semi-rare entities (and possibly some other operations) in the Pacific between November 11th and December 13th. Callsigns have not been announced yet. Focus will be on the lower bands, but activity is planned for 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. The team will use three Elecraft K2/100 with DSP and amps. For more information and updates, watch:              http://www.ik1pmr.com/plans/a3/index.php?s=intro/

29/12 - 4/1 AUSTRALIA; VK6 OC-211
Robertson Island, Houtman Abrolhos. VK6YS is in the process of organizing an IOTA expedition. QSL via VK4AAR. For the time being the team includes VK6YS VK6NI, but they are looking for another two operators to share the costs. Please contact Wally (vk6ys at iinet.net.au) if interested. The Abrolhos were activated for the first and only time by VK9XZ/6 back in January 1996.

February COCOS I.; TI9
TI2HMG is trying to put together another operation to TI9 which will take place in February of 2010. Look for updates and details on: http://www.qsl.net/ti2hmg/cocos.htm

5/3 - 12/3 SAINT MARTIN; FS/KT8X 
This will be a holiday style operation with an emphasis on the 30/17/12 meter bands using CW, SSB and RTTY. However, he does plan to enter the ARRL DX SSB Contest as a Single-Op entry. QSL route will be the "Logbook of The World" (LoTW).

25/3 - 5/4 2010 OGASAWARA; JD1 AS-031
from the Island of Chichijima by JF3MYU, K8AQM, KG8CO, NF8J and possibly others. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW,
SSB and RTTY. More details are forthcoming as well as the QSL info and callsigns as they are issued.

10/4 - 18/4 VIET NAM; 3W6C AS-185 
from Con Co Island by HB9BXE and a large group of operators from Switzerland, Germany and Vietnam. Further information is expected in due course. For the time being, please visit http://www.3w6c.qrv.ch/
19/5 - 23/5 ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; TO2FH
by a team of Brazilian operators. More details are forthcoming.

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 2009-September-18