[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 149
Lars Aronsson
sm3cvm at bredband.net
Fri Dec 2 23:06:19 PST 2011
DX-CALENDAR V 149
The calendar is also available at http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender
CANADA; To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the CBC/Radio Canada, Canadian amateurs
may use the following prefixes on 1-31 December: VG for VA, VX for
VE, XJ for VO, XK for VY.
- 3/12 MEXICO; XF1M NA-078
from Santa Margarita Island by XE2HUQ. He will operate CW and SSB
on 80, 40, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 metres. QSL via XE2HUQ.
- 3/12 ANGUILLA; VP2EAT NA-022
by VE3IKV/VA3RA. His activity will include an entry in the CQWW DX
CW Contest (November 26-27th). Look for him on 40-10 meters during
the contest, and on the 17m and 12m bands (plus 10m and 6m)
outside of the contest. QSL via VE3IKV.
- 3/12 ST. LUCIA; J68HZ NA-108
from Labrelotte Bay, Castries, WLOTA L-1336 by K9HZ. Activity is
usually on 80/40/20 meters using CW and SSB. Suggested frequencies
are:
CW - 3550, 7050 and 14050 kHz
SSB - 3770, 7155 and 14155 kHz
He also suggests to watch 40 or 20 meters between 1600-2400z
daily. QSL via his home callsign.
- 4/12 INDIA; AU2JCB
the special callsign will be in use on 40-10 metres SSB to
celebrate the birthdate of Indian physicist and radio pioneer
Jagadish Chandra Bose. QSL direct to VU2DSI.
- 4/12 SIERRA LEONE; 9LØW AF-037
from Banana Island by DJ8NK, DJ9RR, DK2WV, DL5CW and DL9USA. They
will operate CW, RTTY/PSK and SSB on 160-10 metres with four
stations, and will take part in the CQ WW CW Contest. Suggested
frequencies are:
CW - 1826, 3506, 7006, 10106, 14006, 18076, 21006, 24896 and
28006 kHz
SSB - 3776, 14186, 18136, 21186, 24936 and 28486 kHz
RTTY/PSK - 7046, 10146, 14086, 18096, 21086, 24916 and 28086 kHz
Also, watch the IOTA frequencies. QSL via DK2WV. Further
information can be found at http://www.mdxc.org/9l0w/
- 4/12 BRAZIL: ZV2LOW SA-071
from the island of Montao de Trigo. This will be a QRP operation
on 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 metres CW and SSB. All of the QSOs will
be confirmed automatically via the bureau.
- 4/12 SABA & ST. EUSTATIUS; PJ5/DL7VOG NA-145
from Sint Eustatius Island. His three week operation will also
include the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 26-27th) as PJ5G.
Activity will be on 160-6 meters using mainly CW and RTTY, but he
will have a microphone with him just in case someone really needs
a phone QSO. Operations will be with a focus on the lower bands
and listening for JA stations during his sunset and sunrise. As
always, he will be using his IC-706MK2G (this time with an amp)
into an HF9VX for 80-6m and an inverted "L" (on a 15m fiberglass
pole) for 160m. QSL via his home callsign, Bureau is preferred or
direct. Bureau E-mail requests can be sent to qsl at dl7vog.de
- 5/12 N. Cook Is.; E51MAN OC-014
>From Manihiki Atoll by N7OU. Only CW on 160-10m with focus on EU.
QSL via N7OU.
- 5/12 GUAM; W3JH/KH2 OC-026
by JR3QFB. He will operate SSB, RTTY and PSK on 80, 40, 20, 17,
15, 12 and 10 metres. QSL via JR3QFB.
- 5/12 VIET NAM; XV2CO
by DL5CO. He will operate holiday style mainly CW with some SSB.
QSL via home call.
- 5/12 NICARAGUA; YN2CC
by AJ9C. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.
He also plans to be in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 26-27th).
QSL via homecall and LoTW. Also, look for him to be in the ARRL
160m Contest.
- 6/12 TAIWAN; BW/N3QQ AS-102
from Kinmen Island. He will operate CW and SSB on 40-10 metres.
QSL via N7RO.
- 6/12 KENYA; 5Z4HW
by DL7DF, on holiday with his XYL. He plans to operate on all
bands, 160-10 meters using CW, SBB, RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV as often
as possible. The location is the Diani Beach at the coastline of
Kenyanear Mombasa. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the
DARC Bureau. For more details and updates, visit
http://www.dl7df.com/5z/index.html
- 6/12 MONTSERRAT; VP2MGO, VP2MWT, VP2MTA, VP2MTL and VP2MOR
by DF7OGO, K3WT, N0AT, N0STL and W0OR. During the CQWW CW DX and
ARRL 160 Meter Contests the group will be signing VP2MWG. Before
and after the contests, activity will be on CW, SSB and RTTY on
160 through 6 meters. QSL VP2MWG via N0AT, and all others via
their home callsign. Further information and updates can be found
on their web site at http://www.vp2mwg.comeze.com/
- 6/12 BAHAMAS; C6AQQ NA-001
by ND3F. Activity will be mostly on the lower bands, but he will
also be in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 26-27th) as a Single-
Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via his home callsign, direct
preferred or LoTW, by the Bureau (long wait).
- 7/12 UGANDA; 5X1NH
by G3RWF. Activity will have an emphasis on low bands using a new
amp. Usually he operates CW and digital modes, with some SSB. QSL
via his home callsign.
- 7/12 DOMINICA; J79WTA NA-101
by HB9MFM. He is working in SSB and digital modes on 160m-30m. QSL
via homecall.
- 8/12 VIET NAM; XV2LC
by VK6LC on a "DX Vacation". Activity will be on 20/17/12 meters
using CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign, only direct. He does
NOT use the QSL Bureau.
- 8/12 TUVALU; T2T OC-015
With the "Pacific DXers" postponing their DXpedition to Nauru (see
C2 above), the group has reorganzied their first DXpedition
to Tuvalu. Operators mentioned are VK4AN, VK4FW, VK4NEF, NL8F,
K4ZLE and W5SL. Activity will be on all HF bands, 160-6 meters
using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31. They expect to have at least 3
stations on the air with a dedicated station set up on 6 meters
running in an interrupted beacon mode. QSL Manager is the Pacific
DXers, or by the Bureau via VK4FW. Bureau requests are also
accepted by E-mail to eliminate sending your QSL via the Bureau.
PLEASE NOTE: VK4FW is the current QSL Manager for Pacific DXers:
Bill Horner, 13 McConnell Rd, Maidenwell, QLD 4615, Australia --
or-- via E-mail QSL-Mgr at pacific-dxers.com/
If an InterNet connection (doubtful)can be established during the
operation an online log will be updated on a regular basis,
otherwise it will be uploaded as soon as they return home. LoTW
and eQSL will be uploaded within 12 months after the operation
finishes. For more details and updates, visit http://c21.pacific-
dxers.com/T2T.html
PLEASE NOTE: Operators K4ZLE, VK4AN, VK4FW, VK4NEF and W5SL will
operate from Fiji prior to Tuvalu between October 26th and
November 9th.
- 8/12 DOMINICA; J79WE NA-101
by DL8WEM. He uses a K3 with 100 watts and a multiband Kelemen
dipole for 40m-10m mainly in CW, including the CQ WWDX CW Contest.
QSL via homecall.
- 11/12 JAPAN; 8N2IWA
The special event station is activated on all bands to mark the
40th anniversary of Iwakura city. QSL via bureau.
- 12/12 VIET NAM; XV2RZ
by OH4MDY. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using the "normal
modes" (CW and SSB). QSL only direct via OH4MDY with a SASE and 2
USDs. His log will be available online at http://www.clublog.org/
- 13/12 CURACAO; PJ2/PAØVDV SA-099
He will operate CW only on 80-10 metres, and will *not*
participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest (look for him on 30, 17 and
12 metres during that weekend). QSL via home call, direct or
bureau.
- 14/12 NAMIBIA; V5/DJ4SO
He will operate mostly CW, RTTY and PSK31 with some SSB on 160-6
metres, and will participate in the CQ WW CW Contest. QSL via
DJ4SO, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Email requests for bureau cards
can be sent to klaus[@]dj4so.de
- 14/12 TURKS & CAICOS IS.; VP5/W5CW NA-002
He will operate CW and SSB on 160-6 metres, and will participate
in the CQ WW CW, ARRL 160 Meter ARRL 10 Meter contests as VP5CW.
QSL via W5CW.
- 20/12 NIUE; ZK2V and ZK2X OC-040
by GM3WOJ and GM4YXI. They plan to participate in (CQWW) contests
as well. Activity on 160 meters will occur the first several weeks
of the operation. They will also focus on 12/10 meters to EU, both
paths. He has received special permission to operate on the 60m
band. The permit is good to transmit on 5403.5 kHz between
December 1-7th (Niue local time, which equates to 1100z, December
1st, until 1100z on December 8th). QSL via N3SL and LoTW. Further
information and updates can be found at http://www.zk2v.com/
- 23/12 CHAD; TT8PK
by F4EGS. Activity will be limited due to his work schedule and
spare time. Operations last time were on 40-10 meters using CW,
SSB and some RTTY. QSL via F4EGS, by the Bureau or direct (see
QRZ.com for details).
- 31/12 JAPAN; 8J4EQ
The special event station is active in all modes on all bands to
mark the "Earthquake Disaster and the Disaster Prevention Day".
QSL via bureau.
- 31/12 TAIWAN; BP1ØØ
Taiwan is celebrating its 100th anniversary. For this event there
are two special event stations on the air: BP100 (QSL via BX4AQ)
and BV100 (QSL via BV2KI) from Oct 10 until Dec 31,2011. More
information about the stations and the special award can be found
at: http://www.bv100.tw/
- 31/12 TAIWAN; BV1ØØ
Taiwan is celebrating its 100th anniversary. QSL via BV2KI. More
information about the stations and the special award can be found
at: http://www.bv100.tw/
- 31/12 ANTARCTICA; RI1ANC
from Vostok station by RD1AV (ex RV1ZC). He will operate CW, SSB
and digital modes on all bands, 160 and 80 metres included. In
mid-December he might operate for a few days as RI1ANC/A from
Molodezhnaya station. QSL via RN1ON, direct or bureau.
- 31/12 URUGUAY; CW5RV
Commemorating the 100 anniversary of the birth of Louis Varney,
G5RV (1911-2000), the inventor of the renowned multiband HF
antenna, the Centro Aficionados Montevideo will be active. QSL to
P.O. Box 6000, 11000 Montevideo, Uruguay.
- 31/12 SABLE I.; CYØ/VE1AWW
Activity will be limited to his spare time using just a vertical
and dipole. QSL via his home callsign.
- 8/1 HAITI; HH2/HB9AMO
Activity will be holiday style (local evenings and weekends) and
only on CW using a TS-50 into a wire antenna and tuner. QSL via
PA7FM. For more details, updates, pictures of his previous
operations, and an online log search, visit:
http://www.hhhb9amo.pa7fm.nl/
- 9/1 HAITI; HH2/HB9AMO
He operates CW only in his spare time, usually during the weekends
and his evening hours. QSL via PA7FM and LoTW.
- 9/1 CANADA; VE2/JA8BMK and VE7MID/VE2
by JA8BMK and VE7MID plan to activate CQ Zone 2 on 160 and 80
meters. They are planning on using a full size 80m vertical, 160m
L (lots of radials!) and two beverages, using a 600w amp and a new
K3 (Dual RX).
- 16/1 NAMIBIA; V5/homecall
by a German team of operators, DJ2HD, DH3WO, DK1CE and DJ2BQ.
Their tentative schedule is as follows:
V5/DJ2BQ - Decemeber 2nd-January 16th (2012)
V5/DJ2HD - December 26th-Janusry 16th (2012)
V5/DH3WO - December 26th-January 5th (2012)
V5/DK1CE - December 26th-January 5th (2012)
Activity will be on all bands 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and
RTTY. DJ2HD states that he will focus on 160/80/40m and on RTTY on
each band as well. QSL via the operator's home callsign, except
QSL both V5/DH3WO and V5/DK1CE via DH3WO.
- 31/1 ANTARCTICA; IIØMZ AN-016
from the Mario Zucchelli Station at Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica by
IW0HEU. He operates SSB only, mainly on 20 and 40 metres. QSL via
IW0EFA, bureau preferred.
- 28/2 ANTARCTICA; OR4TN
from the Princess Elisabeth Station (WAP BEL-02 by ON5TN. QSL via
ON5TN. Updates on OR4TN can be found regularly on
http://www.qrz.com/db/or4tn/
- 29/2 ANTARCTICA; VP8DMH
from Halley Station V by M0PRL. "The short summer season will
obviously be very busy, especially with the commissioning of the
new station, but my intention is to put both the old and new base
on the air as time permits", he says. QSL direct to M0PRL.
- 29/2 MAYOTTE; FH8NX AF-027
by F6GNT. Activity will be on 20-10 meters using SSB. QSL direct
to: Phillip Ward, 36 Totorosa 2, Labattoir 97610, Mayotte. Also,
QSL via eQSL.
- 1/3 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29FR
by I2KRR, a volunteering technical support person to the Catholic
mission in Vanimo, on the north coast of the main island. Activity
will be on 40/20/15 meters SSB. Operations will be limited to the
local evenings, plus Saturday and Sunday afternoons. QSL via
I2RFJ, direct or by by the Bureau. PLEASE no IRCs. For more
details about P29FR, see QRZ.com.
- ca 30/3 ANTARTICA; CE9VPM
from Chilean Air Base Presidente Gabriel Gonzalez Videla by
CE3VPM. Activity will be on 20 metres and possibly other bands.
- 30/3 ANTARCTICA; KC4AAC AN-012
Palmer Station on Anvers Island by KD0MUM. He plans to operate on
20 metres in his spare time. QSL via K1IED.
- 1/4 AFGHANISTAN; T6BP
by 9A3PM from Kabul Airport. Activity will be limited as he is a
member of the Croatian Army and operations will only take place
during his spare time. Look for him to be on the HF bands using CW
and the Digital modes. QSL via 9A6AA.
- 30/4 KENYA; 5Z4RH
by IK8VRH is working in Kenya. Requested callsign is 5Z4RH.
- 29/7 FRENCH GUIANA; FY5LH
by F5TND. Activity has been on 40-10 meters using SSB, RTTY and
PSK. QSL via F5KDR.
4/12 - 11/12 SENEGAL; 6W/AA1A
will be active on 80-10 metres. QSL via home call, direct or
bureau.
4/12 - 12/12 ST. LUCIA; J6
By the "Buddies in the Caribbean" DXpedition group which
specializes in 100 watt or less low power radios and the Buddipole
portable antenna systems. The eight operators mentioned are W3FF,
N7UN, WD9CMD, N7BF, WF2S, K9CJM, AA4OC and WU1B. There will be 3
villa stations in operation on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, and
RTTY or PSK. At the same time, several teams will be battery-only,
field portable either from St. Lucia beaches or scenic mountain
tops. The group will participate in the ARRL 10m Contest
(callsign: J68UN) between December 10-11th. QSL via LoTW, eQSL, or
mail to the operator's home callsign (SASE required). For more
details, see the following Web site at
http://suitcasedxpeditions.com/
5/12 - 12/12 MICRONESIA; V63RR and V63QQ OC-010
from Pohnpei by K7JA and KL7MF. They will operate holiday style on
20-6 metres. QSL via K7JA.
5/1 - 8/1 ALASKA; KL7RRC/p NA-240
from Bethel County IOTA Group by members of the Russian Robinson
Club (RRC) around January 5-8th, 2012 (depending on weather and
transportation availability). The group's main reason for this
winter activation is to help jump start the RSGB IOTA Marathon.
See details at http://www.rsgbiota.org/marathon/index.php
The current team members are N3QQ, NL8F and UA9OBA. QSL via UA9OBA
(Europe/Russia) and N7RO. For more details and updates, see
http://www.na-234.com/
6/12 - 16/12 PALAU; T8CC or T88UU
by UA4CC. Activity will be holiday style during his spare time on
160-10 meters (possibly 6m) using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via UA4CC,
by the Bureau or direct. Logs will be uploaded to the Clublog Web
page and LoTW as soon as possible.
7/12 - 13/12 PALAU; T88NU
from Arakebesang Island (Koror Island) by SM0GNU, activity on 160-
6 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
7/12 - 16/12 PALAU; T8CC or T88UU
by UA4CC. He plans to operate holiday style on 160-10 metres (and
maybe 6m as well) CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via UA4CC, direct or
bureau, and LoTW.
8/12 - 13/12 ETHIOPIA; ET3AA and ET3SID
by K1LZ (as ET3AA on 80/40 meters), K3LP (as ET3AA on 160/30
meters during the evening to early morning), K3VN and N6PSE (as
ET3SID during the day and early morning hours on all the other
bands using SSB), K1LZ and N2WB. The goals of their trip is to
install antennas at the Addis Ababa University, administer VE Ham
Radio Examinations and the creation of the "University of Addis
Ababa - Technology Incubation Program (TIP)". For the complete
details, see http://www.k3lp.com/et3aa_december_2011.htm
The QSL route is via N2OO. Either direct and bureau cards can be
requested online by going to http://www.qsl.net/n2oo/history/qsl-
n2oo.htm
9/12 - 11/12 ANTIGUA & BARBUDA; V25R
from Antigua by K6IF. Activity will be mainly SSB for the ARRL 10
Meter Contest. He tells OPDX that outside of the contest activity
will be limited on 40 and 20 meters after 10 meters closes at
night. QSL via K6IF.
9/12 - 9/1 ROTUMA I: 3D2AG/p
He will operate barefoot on 80-6 metres CW and SSB, and the
station will be entirely run on renewable energy solar panels and
batteries. This "green" activity will coincide with the launch of
the International Year of Sustainable Energy For All 2012. QSL
direct only (see qrz.com).
12/12 - 14/12 GUAM; W8XGI/KH2 OC-026
by JA1XGI. Activity will be on 20-10 meters (especially 30/17/12m)
using mainly CW. QSL via JA1XGI, direct or by the Bureau. QSOs
will be uploaded to LoTW.
Ca 15/12 - ca 15/3 MINAMI TORISHIMA; JG8NQJ/JD1 OC-073
QSL via bureau or direct to JA8CJY.
16/12 - ? PALESTINE; E44PM
by HB9IQB for a couple of weeks. He plans to operate CW, SSB and
RTTY on 40-10 metres with a focus on CW and 12, 17 and 30 metres.
QSL via home call, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Further
information, log search included, can be found at
http://www.hb9iqb.ch/palestine.html/
16/12 - 27/12 BELIZE; V31NB
by 5B4AIF. He hopes to operate on as many bands as possible, but
SSB only. QSL via EB7DX. He will upload his log as many times as
he can, but does not know how good the InterNet will be so please
be patient. Log will be available at
http://www.clublog.org/logsearch/V31NB/
19/12 - 4/1 TOGO; 5V7MA
by F4FOO. He will operate SSB on 20-10 metres during his spare
time. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
21/12 - 13/1 NAMIBIA; V5/DL1ZU
QSL is "OK" via his home callsign by the Bureau.
23/12 - 30/12 AUSTRALIA; VK6ARI OC-164
from Rottnest Island by VK6HZ. Activity is usually holiday style
on SSB, PSK and RTTY, possibly CW. Antenna will be a Buddipole.
Activity will be around the usual IOTA frequencies. QSL via VK6HZ.
Log will be uploaded to Clublog and LoTW.
24/12 - 7/1 RWANDA; 9XØPY
by SM6CPY. Activity will be holiday style on all bands but with a
focus on the higher bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by
the Bureau.
28/12 - 4/1 BURUNDI; 9U3TMM
by IV3TMM from Bujumbura (WW Loc. KI46QP). Activity will be on the
HF bands using SSB and RTTY. QSL via home call, bureau preferred.
PLEASE NOTE: All QSL cards will be sent through the Italian
Bureau. More details are forthcoming.
28/12 - 6/1 SABLE I:; CYØ
WA4DAN, AA4VK and N1SNB are planning a DXpedition to Sable Island.
The dates may shift a day or so due to weather and flight
conditions. Operation will be on 160-10 meters using CW and SSB.
Special emphasis will be made for 10 meters. They hope to be able
to have two stations simultaneously operating on 10 meters at peak
times. Updated information will be available on their Web site at
http://www.cy0dxpedition.com/
30/12 - 7/1 OGASAWARA; JD1BMH AS-031
from Chichijima Island by JG7PSJ. Activity will be on 160-10
meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via the Bureau to JD1BMH or
direct to JG7PSJ. Visit his Web page for more details at
http://sapphire.es.tohoku.ac.jp/jd1bmh/
30/12 - 8/1 PALAU; T88OW
by RA0FF. He will operate mainly CW on 160-10 metres, with a focus
on 160 and 80m. QSL via home call (direct) and LoTW.
31/12 - 13/2 WEST MALAYSIA; 9M2MRS AS-015
from Penang Island by PA0RRS. He will operate exclusively CW, PSK
and RTTY. QSL via home call, direct or bureau, as well as LoTW and
eQSL.
2/1 - 7/1 FRENCH GUIANA; TO5G SA-020
from Royale Island, Salut Islands, by F4ACR, F4CRE, F4DNU, F5OQK,
F6AIM and FY5LH. They plan to operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK on
160-6 metres. QSL via F5KDR, direct or by the Bureau. Further
information and log search can be found at http://f5kdr.free.fr/
4/1 - 10/1 ALASKA; KL7RRC NA-240 NEW IOTA!
from the last new IOTA in Alaska in the Bethel County IOTA Group
by N3QQ, NL8F, RW3RN and UA9OBA. QSL via UA9OBA (Europe/Russia)
and N7RO. For more details and updates, see http://www.na-234.com/
8/1 - 12/1 COLOMBIA; HK6PRO/1 SA-078
from Palma Island, in the San Bernardo Islands group. QSL via
EA5KB.
8/1 - 22/1 BONAIRE; PJ4B SA-006
by PA8A. Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands. QSL via
PA8A direct only (w/2 USDS and SAE).
12/1 - 22/1 CAMBODIA; XU
by JA3AVO, JA1CJA, JA3BZO, JA3HJI, JA3UJR and JA3ARJ. More details
will be forthcoming.
12/1 - 23/1 BONAIRE; PJ4C SA-006
by some members of the Provins ARC F6KOP team announce that the
team will activate Bonaire. Operations will be on CW, SSB and
RTTY, with at least 6 stations, 24 operators, and on the air 24
hours a day. The team members are experienced operators and
include F4AJQ (team leader), PJ4NX, K4SV, I2VGW, N2WB, DJ7JC,
DJ9RR, OE3GCU, OE3JAG, ON7RN, F1HRE, F1NGP, F4DLM, F5EOT, F5VHQ,
F6BIV, F6ENO, F6JMT, F8BJI, F9IE, PA0R, OZ1IKY, F2VX, F5QF and
F8ATS. More details and updates can be found at
http://www.pj4c.com/
17/1 - 2/2 EASTERN KIRIBATI; T32 OC-024
from Kiritimati Island by VO1AU (T32AU, QSL via VO1MX), KG8CO
(T32CO, QSL via KB8TXZ), N8LJ (T32LJ, QSL via K8ESQ), K8AQM
(T32TR, QSL via KB8TXZ), KB8TXZ (T32TX, QSL via KB8TXZ) and AC8W
(T32WW, QSL via KB8TXZ). The group is planning to operate during
the CQWW 160m CW Contest (January 27-29th) as a Multi-Op entry and
use the callsign T32XX. QSL via KB8TXZ. Outside of the contest,
the operators will be active on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY
and PSK. Look for the callsigns T32WW and T32CO to be operating on
both RTTY and PSK.
20/1 - 29/1 PITCAIRN I; VP6T OC-044
by F6BEE, G3TXF, VE2TZT, FM5CD and F4BKV. Plans are to have three
stations active round-the-clock on 160-10 metres CW, SSB and RTTY.
Pitcairn has not seen any large-scale amateur DXpedition operation
for the past decade, and VP6T has a target of more than 50,000
QSOs. Efforts will be made to give this extremely rare Entity
on as many bands as possible, but especially on the low bands. QSL
via G3TXF, direct or bureau, and LoTW. QSLling instructions and
further information can be found at http://www.vp6t.org/
20/1 - 3/2 SENEGAL; 6W7SK
by F6BLP. Activity will be holiday style using IC-7000 into G5RV
antenna operating mainly CW. QSL via F6BLP, direct or by the
Bureau. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL. For more details,
logs and pictures of his last operation, visit:
http://www.f6blp.org/index.php?langue=uk&contenu=home.php
21/1 - 6/2 MALPELO I.; HKØNA
Operations are planned on 160 through 6 meters on CW, SSB and
Digital modes. The team consists of HK1R (Team Leader), HK1MW,
HK1N, HK1T, HK1X, HK3JJH, DJ9ZB, K4UEE, K5YY, LU9ESD, OH0XX,
VE7CT, W6IZT, WB9Z and YV5SSB/6. For more details and updates,
visit the HK0NA Web pages at http://hk0na.wordpress.com/
25/1 - 5/2 MALDIVES; 8Q7HU AS-013
by CX3AN and CX4CR. They plan to operate CW, SSB and digital modes
on 80-6 metres. QSL via CX3AN.
25/1 - 23/2 WALLIS & FUTUNA; FWØR OC-054
from Uvea Island by HA0NAR and two other operators. They plan to
have two stations on the air with amps operating on 160-6 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY. Focus will be on the lower bands,
especially 160/80/40/30 meters using Spider (18m) verticals. A
week long side trip will be also organized to Futuna Island (OC-
118) for the IOTA hunters in early February. The team also plans
to take part in the ARRL DX CW Contest (February 18-19th). For
more info/updates and an online logsearch, see the Web page at:
http://www.ha0nar.hu/
29/1 - 10/2 EL SALVADOR; HU2DX
by DF7TT, DK8YY, DL2ARD, DL3JJ, DL4JS, DL5SE, DL8ALU, OK4MM,
YS1GMV, YS1MAE and YS1ZC. Activity will be on 160-10 meters with
the main focus on the lower bands. QSL via DH7WW.
3/2 - 6/2 BRAZIL; PS5F SA-088
from Santana de Fora Island by PP5BK, PP5BZ, PP5VK, PP5ZB, PU5ATX
and PY3OZ. Activity will be on 40-6 meters using mainly CW and
SSB. QSL via PP5BZ.
3/2 - 17/2 NIUE; ZK2C OC-040
by DF1AL, DJ9HX, DJ9RR, DK1AX, DK1MA, DL2HWA, DL7JAN, DL7VEE and
DM2AYO. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-6 metres with
three stations. QSL via DL7JAN, direct or bureau. Further
information, including suggested frequencies, log search and the
OQRS for both direct and bureau cards, can be found at
http://zk2c.hkmann.de/
5/2 - 25/2 MAURITIUS; 3B8GY
by SP2JMB and his XYL SP2TO. Activity will be on all HF bands
using CW, SSB and RTTY. Also, both operators will be active in
ARRL International DX CW Contest (February 18-19th). QSL via
SP2JMB.
7/2 - 20/2 TEMOTU PROVINCE; H4ØFK (PSK/RTTY) and H4ØFN (CW) OC-100
from Nendo Island by DG1FK and DK9FN. Operations will probably be
on 160-6 meters depending on the band conditions. QSL H40FN via
HA8DD, and H40FK via DG1FK.
8/2 - 28/3 ST. KITTS & NEVIS; V47JA NA-104
from the Calypso Bay, St. Kitts by W5JON. Activity will be on 80-6
meters (including 60m) using a Kenwood TS-590S, Yaesu FT-857D, and
SB200 Amplifier. Antennas include: a 80-10m Multi-band Dipole, and
metal roof mounted S9, 18' and 31' Verticals and 3 element Yagi
for 6m. His operations will include the ARRL International DX SSB
Contest (March 3-4th), and CQ WPX SSB Contest (March 24-25th) as a
Single-Op/All-Band entries. XYL Cathy (W5HAM) will occasionally
operate as V47HAM. ALL QSLs go to W5JON. Also LoTW.
13/2 - 19/2 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K7UGA
special event operation in celebration of the Arizona Centennial.
Individual CADXA members will be operating from their home
stations located throughout Arizona during that week using the
callsign K7UGA. However, only special operating locations from
Tucson, Prescott and Phoenix will be on the air celebrating the
100th anniversary on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012. Operations will
be on all amateur bands (160-2 meters); and will be using CW, SSB,
RTTY, PSK31 and Satellite modes. All QSL requests go to K7BHM
(qrz.com) with an SASE. For more details, please go to the CADXA
Web site at http://www.cadxa(dot)org/
16/2 - 26/2 BELIZE; V31RR
by AA4NC (W4MR). Activity will be on CW, SSB, RTTY, and the
30/17/12 bands. His activity will include the ARRL DX CW Contest
(February 18-19th). QSL via AI4U.
17/2 - 21/2 PALAU; T88KF
by JA9APS. Activity will be holiday style probably on 40-6 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY, with a TS-570S and R8 vertical. QSL via
his home callsign. Direct address is: Narumi Kawai, 1-10-14
Suwanokawara, Toyama, 930-0088 JAPAN.
25/2 - 6/3 SENEGAL; 6V7T
by F5RAV. Activity will probably be on SSB and PSK31, and on 160-
10 meters (including 17 and 12m with a dipole only). He will also
be in the French REF SSB Contest (February 25-26th) and the ARRL
DX SSB Contest (March 3-4th). QSL only direct to his home
callsign. See details on QRZ.com. He will also try to be active as
C56/F5RAV (or possibly another callsign) from Banjul, The Gambia
(C56), between the two weekends (February 27th, and March 3rd,
2012) with some other operators from Europe.
7/3 - 24/3 TONGA; A35YZ
by DK1BT, DK7LX, DL4WK, DL7KL, DL7DF, DL7UFN, DL7UFR, SP3CYY and
SP3DOI. Activity will be active on 160-6 meters using several
station operating on CW, SSB with one station exclusively
dedicated to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. QSL via DL7DF, direct or by the
Bureau.
8/3 - 15/3 BERMUDA; VP9/G3PJT
Activity will include the RSGB Commonwealth Contest 2012. QSL via
his home callsign. For more details, see http://www.beru.org.uk/
10/3 - 15/3 CLIPPERTON I.; TX5Q
by KK6EK, N7CQQ and others with two stations for approximately one
week. Details about the DXpedition can be found at
http://www.cordell.org/CI/
12/3 - 30/3 CURACAO; PJ2/DK5ON SA-099
Activity will be on 40-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL
via his home callsign.
15/3 - 21/3 FIJI; 3D2YA OC-156
from Yageta Island, Yasawa IOTA Group by JA1NLX. Activity will be
on 80-10 meters, mainly CW, possibly RTTY and SSB. QSL via his
home callsign. He will QSL all QSOs via Bureau. The log will be
uploaded to LoTW when he returns home. Direct QSL will be welcomed
with SASE (1 IRC or 2 USDs).
16/3 - 23/3 SAO TOME & PRINCIPE; S92DX, S9CW and S9SX AF-023
from Ilheu das Rolas by K0KKO and K0GUV. Activity will be on the
HF bands and 6 meters. They plan to have two 6 meter stations on
the air (50.105/SSB and 50.105.7/CW). They also plan to use EME.
No other details were provided. For updates, watch:
http://www.k0kko.net/pb/wp_5bd6e10c/wp_5bd6e10c.html
21/3 - 6/4 MAYOTTE; FH/DL7BC AF-027
His activity will include an entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest,
possibly using a TO callsign. QSL via the info on QRZ.com or Web
site at http://www.qslnet.de/member/dl7bc/index.htm
2/4 - 9/4 TONGA; A35XG
by JA1XGI. Activity will be on 20-6 meters (especially 30/17/12m)
using mainly CW, with some SSB and the Digital modes. He is
expected to use a 2 element beam on the HF bands. QSL via JA1XGI,
direct or by the Bureau. QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW.
18/4 - 23/4 AUSTRALIA; VK8PDX/p OC-185
from Bremer Islets by VK4LDX/VK8PDX. He will use his Spiderbeam
tri-bander (for 20/15/10m) on a 10m Spiderbeam mast. Modes will
probably be on SSB, PSK31 and RTTY (he doesn't do CW). QSL via his
home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. He does not use eQSL or
LoTW. For updates, watch his Blog Web page at
http://oc185.blogspot.com/
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 2011- December 03
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