[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 130
ARONSSON
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Sat Jul 23 12:43:53 PDT 2011
DX-CALENDAR V 130
The calendar is also available at http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender
ST0, SOUTHERN SUDAN; The Intrepid-DX Group and the DX Friends have combined efforts
to planning a multi-national DXpedition to Southern Sudan to
celebrate the birth of a new country. It will take place over
twenty days in july, 2011. The admission as a member state of the
United Nations will take place on July 14th, 2011. They will have
18 operators operating 24X7 on seven active stations. More
information: http://www.dxfriends.com/SouthernSudan2011/ or
http://www.intrepid-dx.com/
They expect to be active later on July 23rd, or July 24th until
shut down on August 10th, 2011.
- 24/7 PALAU; T8XO OC-009
from Koror by JA3AVO/T88MB (CW), his wife JH3PBL/T88MP (SSB) and
their grandson W7AED/T88SR (SSB). Activity will be on 160-6
metres. QSL T8XO via JA3AVO.
- 25/7 MALAWI; 7Q7MH
by GM3TAL will take part in the Scottish Scouts "New Horizons"
expedition to Malawi. He plans to be active from the Malawi
National Scout Campsite at Makwawa. Look for activity on 20, 17,
15, 10 and possibly 6 metres, using CW and SSB. QSL via G0IAS
(direct only). The website for the expedition is at
http://www.7q7mh.org/
- 25/8 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; W4/DF2MM NA-142
from Santa Rosa. Activity will be holiday style with light
portable equipment. He will also participate in the RSGB IOTA
Contest (July 30-31st). QSL via DF2MM.
- 26/7 ALASKA; K6VVA/KL7 NA-242 The first-time activation!
from Point Lay Barrier Island by K6VVA and K9AJ. Activity will be
primarily CW on 40/30/20/17m. Dates may change slightly depending
upon local WX. The objective is a minimum QRV of 3 days within the
indicated date range. There is a slight possibility for a brief
NA-172 activation as K9AJ/KL7 right after NA-242 before we leave
the North Slope of Alaska. Info updates will be posted to Latest
News section of the NA-242 Expedition website. Due to the
possibility of polar bears at NA-242, we have purchased electric
bear fences, bear spray, and must hire one or more local "Bear
Guards" with heavy firepower for 24/7 protection. This will be a
dangerous and extremely costly IOTA expedition also due to the
mostly air transportation of equipment. QSL ONLY via N6AWD (Direct
or Bureau) - Do NOT send QSLs to K6VVA!!! WEBSITE:
http://www.k6vva.com/iota/na242/
- 28/7 MOZAMBIQUE; C92DG
by ZR6DG and ZS6HB from the Timbavati Game Reserve in Tofo.
Activity will be on the HF bands. QSL via ZR6DG.
- 30/7 BRAZIL; PT155FD
Activity is to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the first
Official Fire Department in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro State).
Operation will be SSB on 10/15/20/40 meters. QSL Manager is PS7AB
(by the Bureau, direct, or send an E-mail to ps7ab at yahoo.com and
he will send your QSL via the Bureau. For more information, visit
http://www.ps7ab.com.br/pt155fd.htm
- 31/7 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.
- 31/7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; WB8YJF/4 NA-067
from Ocracoke Island (NC-001S, Hyde County, NC). Activity will be
on 80-10 meters using CW, RTTY and SSB. He will also be active in
the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st). Please QSL direct via the
address on QRZ.com for a fast reply.
- 2/8 LORD HOWE ISLAND; VK9HR OC-004
by members of the Hellenic Amateur Radio Association of Australia
(HARAOA Group) are planning a major DXpedition to Lord Howe
Island. The group plans to operate on multiple bands
simultaneously to give everyone a chance to contact Lord Howe
Island. This the same group of operators that activated VI2BI from
Broughton Island (OC-212) back in February 2010, and VK9NI from
Norfolk Island (OC-005) in July 2009. The VK9HR DXpedition team
leader VK2IR and co-leader VK3YP. QSL is via EB7DX. For more
details, visit the VK9HR Web Page at http://www.vk9hr.com/
- 2/8 ST. KITTS AND NEVIS; V47JA NA-104
from Calypso Bay, St. Kitts by W5JON. Activity will be on 80-6
meters using SSB. His activity will also include both the CQWW VHF
Contest and RSGB IOTA (SSB) Contest. Equipment will
be: Kenwood TS-590S, Yaesu FT-857D, KL-400 Amplifier (400 watts)
and a 80-10m Multiband Dipole and S9 Vertical; 6m will be a 3
element yagi. His XYL Cathy, W5HAM, will occasionally operate as
V47HAM. ALL QSLs go to his home callsign W5JON.
- 4/8 ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON; FP/K9OT and FP/KB9LIE NA-032
from Miquelon Island by K9OT (prefer CW on 40/30m) and KB9LIE
(strictly SSB, mostly 17/20/40m unless higher bands are open).
They will try to run a breakable 6M beacon on 50.120. Both will be
in the IOTA Contest as a Multi-Ops/Mixed-Mode entry. QSL to their
home callsigns, same address, either direct with return
postage/IRC or via the Bureau. Logs will eventually be uploaded to
LoTW. No eQSLs. Visit the following Web page at
http://www.hamradio.pnpfarms.com/
- 9/8 ASCENSION ISLAND; ZD8D AF-003
by DK1IP, DL7OR, DJ4KW, DL1CW and DJ9KH. Activity will be on 160-
10 meters, mainly on the Digital modes with some CW and SSB later.
They will be using Elecraft K3s. The team plans to participate in
the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st). A Web page is currently
under construction. The team is seeking sponsors, especially for
an amplifier. For updates, visit their Web page at
http://www.zd8d.de/index.php?home/
- 15/8 BARBADOS; 8P9XC NA-021
by DF1XC from Saint Philip. Activity will be holiday style on the
HF bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. Log
will be available at: http://www.clublog.org/logsearch/8p9xc/
- 16/8 PERU; OA4/KF8UN
He plans to work 20 meters, devoting August 8th, to amateur radio,
but will be on casually at other times. He will check in as often
as possible with the YL International Single Sideband System Net
on 14332 khz. He will also try to operate mobile when possible.
QSL via his home callsign.
- August BAHRAIN; A92IO
by EI3IO. Operations will initially focus on the bands 3.5 MHz to
30 MHz. He also intends to be QRV on 1.8 MHz for the 2010/2011
winter season. QSL direct to A92IO (Dave Court, P.O. Box 31183,
Budaiya, Bahrain) or via the bureau to EI3IO. Direct cards may
also to be sent to EI3IO, however these will only be auctioned
once or twice per year. Further information can be found at
http://a92.ath.cx/
- 5/9 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K1VSJ NA-046
from Martha's Vineyard. He plans to be QRV during the IOTA
Contest. QSL via home call.
- 30/9 JAPAN; 8J14ØDX
Special event to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Chichibu
Yamanami Kaido (or Chichibu Mountain Range Road), aka Route 140
Minano-Yorii Tollway. QSL via the JARL bureau.
- September ZAMBIA; 9J2KK
by JF1OKX. He plans to start operations on the amateur radio bands
(80-6 metres) during the first 10 days of July. He will
concentrate on the digital modes (PSK31 or 62, RTTY, WSJT and
SSTV), with some SSB and CW. QSL via JK1NSR.
- 25/11 CYPRUS; 5B5ØJ
5B4AHJ will celebrate his 50th anniversary as a licensed radio
amateur on October 25th. Activity will be on CW and SSB. QSL via
5B4AHJ and LoTW.
- 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.
- 30/4 2012 KENYA; 5Z4RH
by IK8VRH is working in Kenya. Requested callsign is 5Z4RH.
- 29/7 2012 FRENCH GUIANA; FY5LH
by F5TND. Activity has been on 40-10 meters using SSB, RTTY and
PSK. QSL via F5KDR.
25/7 - 31/7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NC4EN/2 NA-112
from Bogue Banks. QSL direct to home call, plus LoTW and eQSL.
25/7 - 1/8 CANADA; VE3ZZ/VY2 NA-029
from Prince Edward Island. In the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-
31st), he will operate as a Single Op/Mix-Mode/24HRS/High-Power.
QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.
26/7 - 1/8 CANADA; VX1D NA-126
from Bon Portage Island by VA1CHP, VA1YL, VE1ENT, VE1FA, VE1MR,
VE3NNQ, VO1NO and VY2OX, active on 80-6 metres. During the IOTA
Contest they will use VC1D. QSL via VE1DHD.
26/7 - 4/8 MICRONESIA; V63FAA OC-059 and OC-010
from Kosrae (OC-059) between July 26-29th, and
from Pohnpei (OC-010) between July 30th and August 4th by W6ANM.
Activity will be focused on 40 and 20 meters using CW and SSB. A
contact can be scheduled via the E-mail address on QRZ.com for any
HF band. QSL via LoTW or direct to W6ANM (please include SASE).
26/7 - 8/8 MEXICO; XE3/IZ2LSC
Activity will be holiday style on 30-6 meters using CW, SSB and
the Digital modes. He will also make a side trip to activate IOTA
NA-045, Isla Mujeres, as XF3/IZ2LSC between August 9-14th. QSL via
EB7DX, by the Bureau or direct, as well as LoTW. For more details,
visit the Web page at http://www.timpy.it/xf3/
27/7 - 31/7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; W4T NA-083
from Tangier Island by a group of operators from QCWA Chapter 119,
IOTA Contest included. They plan to operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK
on 80-10 metres. QSL via K5VIP.
28/7 - 8/8 ALASKA; KL7RRC NA-039 NA-070
from Adak Island by N3QQ including the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-
31st). If he can find transportation, he will also go to Rat
Islands (NA-070) and operate as KL7RRC/p until August 8th, weather
permitting. Activity from both locations will be on 40-6 meters
using CW and SSB. QSL via N7RO, EU stations via UA9OBA.
29/7 - 31/7 CHINA; BD4JWU/4 AS-146
from Chang Island. Look for activity on 80-10 metres CW (plus
possibly 6m). QSL via home call.
29/7 - 31/7 BRAZIL; PY7CRA/p SA-046
from Itamaraca Island by PU7RLM, PY7AHA, PY7GK, PY7OO, PY7VI and
PY7XC. QSL to PY7CRA, direct or via bureau.
29/7 - 31/7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; AE6RS, K6GEP, W6UX and WA6WPG NA-144
from Anacapa Island. They will participate in the IOTA Contest as
W6UX/p (QSL via K6GEP). Outside the contest they will operate CW
and SSB on 40-6 metres (QSL via home calls).
29/7 - 31/7 CANADA; XM2I NA-128
from Isle-aux-Grues by the "NA-128 Contest Group". They will be
operate CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31 on 80-6 metres with "many stations",
including an entry in the IOTA Contest. A short activity from
Isle-aux-Oies might take place after the contest. QSL via VE2CQ.
29/7 - 1/8 AUSTRALIA; VK4NM/P OC-142
from Fraser Island by VK4NM and VK4LAT. Look for them on 80-10
metres, with primary activity during the IOTA Contest. QSL direct
to M0OXO.
29/7 - 1/8 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; N4I NA-067
from Core Banks Barrier Island by KE4TZN, KG4CXY, KI4BKC, KI4IWS,
W4OTN and WA4WPD. Activity will include an entry in the RSGB IOTA
Contest (July 30-31st). Outside of the contest, they will be
active on 80-10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL W4OTN, by the Bureau
or direct (QRZ.com).
29/7 - 1/8 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K5KUA/5 NA-143
from Galveston Island. He will participate in the RSGB IOTA
Contest (July 30-31st). Activity will be on all HF bands,
propagation permitting. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau
or direct.
29/7 - 1/8 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; W1T NA-148
from Thacher Island by The Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association. QSL
direct to W1GLO.
29/7 - 1/8 CANADA; VE2/VE3LCA NA-125
from Grosse Boule by VA3KAI, VE3VY, VE3BSB and possibly others.
QSL via VA3KAI, direct or bureau.
30/7 - 8/8 EASTER ISLAND; CEØY/I2DMI
Activity will be RTTY only. Bands of operation were not provided.
QSL via his home callsign.
30/7 - 14/8 AMERICAN SAMOA; WA8LOW/KH8
Activity, along with others, will be on 160-6 meters using CW,
SSB, RTTY and PSK. They plan to use high power stations with beam
antennas (40-6m) and verticals on 160/80m. QSL direct to WA8LOW.
1/8 - 15/8 ALASKA; KL7OH NA-152
the activity from Sarichef Island is cancelled to 2012.
1/8 - 17/8 AMERICAN SAMOA; WA8LOW/KH8 OC-045
from Tutuila by WA8LOW and other four operators. They will run
four high power stations on 160-6 metres all modes. QSL via
WA8LOW.
2/8 - 3/8 CANADA; VO1/homecall NA-198
from Little Bell Island by VE9MY, VE9GLF and VO1DK on 2 or 3
August, weather permitting. They will be QRV on 20 metres only
from about 14 to 20 UTC. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau
(they welcome e-mail requests for bureau cards).
5/8 - 10/8 BELIZE; V31UB
by KU5B. Activity will be 80-6 meters, possibly 160m, using CW,
SSB and the Digital modes. Look for him in the NAQP CW Contest
(August 6-7th). QSL via LoTW, or to KU5B.
6/8 - 15/8 BENIN; TY1KS
from Grand Popo by EA3QS, IZ4AKS, IW3SQY, IZ8GCE and IT9YVO.
Activity will be on all HF bands and 6 meters, using 3 three
Elecraft K3s, and two Elecraft KPA500 new solid state amplifier.
Due to the high demand for this country, the focus will be on the
lower bands and the Digital modes, but also SSB and the higher
band will be well worked especially during the TEP openings. QSL
via IZ8IYX or by the OQRS (for direct/Bureau) and LoTW. Their Web
site is still under construction, but you can still preview it at
http://www.dxcoffee.com/ty1ks/
11/8 - 15/8 St MAARTEN; PJ7/homecall NA-105
by AF6WU and KJ0DVA. Activity will be mostly SSB on 20/17/15
meters. QSL via LoTW or direct via AF6WU. U.S. stations please
send one first class stamp. International stations send 1 USD or 1
IRC. PLEASE NO SASE. Bureau QSLs or cards with no return postage
will get a delayed reply or probably through the Bureau.
13/8 - 14/8 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; W2T
from the Tucker's Island Lighthouse between August 13-14th, from
about 1300-2100z each day. There will be two or three stations set
up with activity primarily on 40/20/17 meters SSB. QSL via N2OO.
17/8 - 24/8 E. KIRIBATI; T32JB OC-024
from Kiritimati (Christmas Island) by I5JHW, active holiday style.
He will operate CW, SSB and RTTY with 100 watts and a 7- band
vertical. QSL via I5JHW, direct or bureau. Visit
http://i5jhw.weebly.com/ for information.
17/8 - 24/8 BRAZIL; PQ8OP and PQ8XB SA-045
from Parazinho Biologic Reserve in Bailique Archipelago by PT2OP
(PQ8OP) PY2XB (PQ8XB). Activity will be on 40-10 meters using CW,
SSB and the Digital modes. They will use the IOTA and DX
frequencies. They will also have 6m capabilities and will monitor
the band for openings. The equipment will be Icoms 706 and 7000
with a 400w THP amplifier. Antennas will be an SteppIR vertical
(40-6m) and a Zepp (40-10m). Power will be off a Diesel generator.
Eventually, during generator off periods, batteries will be used.
PQ8OP cards will be handled by PT2OP and PQ8XB cards by PT7WA.
19/8 - 23/8 AUSTRALIA; JA1NLX/VK4 OC-187
from Lizard Island. He will be QRV on 40-10 metres CW (7015,
10115, 14040, 18095, 21040, 24920 and 28040 kHz) and SSB (14260,
18128, 21260, 24950 and 28460). QSL via home call (all of the QSOs
will be confirmed via the bureau and LoTW). He has a blog at
http://ja1nlx-aki.blogspot.com/
19/8 - 28/8 S. COOK Is.; E51AAO OC-013
from Rarotonga by ZL1AAO for some part-time DX operation/holiday-
tyle. The above callsign is available and has been promised to me
(Pick up the license on arrival). The usual tourist activities
will be on the agenda with radio number two on my itinerary.
20/8 - 21/8 AUSTRALIA; VI4FI OC-142
from the Sandy Cape Lighthouse (AU0043) on Fraser Island by
VK4FPDW, VK4MIA, VK4QS and VK4FGCC. Activity will be on all HF
bands "SSB ONLY" from 80-10 meters. Suggested frequencies are: 80m
- 3600 kHz (For VK Foundation & Standard Licences) and 3795 kHz
(For The World), 40m - 7180 kHz, 20m - 14260 kHz, 17m - 18145 kHz,
15m - 21295 kHz, 12m - 24945 kHz and 10m - 28495 kHz. All
frequencies will be +/- 5-10kHz in case of QRM. QSL via VK4MIA,
direct (see QRZ.com), direct or by the Bureau (NO eQSL). Visit
their Web page at http://www.sandycape2011.com/
23/8 - 31/8 SAMOA; 5WØGJ
from the northeast corner of Savai'i Island (Grid AH36un) by W7GJ
on a 6 meter EME DXpedition. He reports that license and airline
tickets are now in hand. QSL direct to W7GJ. Complete details and
schedule of operation is available at
http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/Samoa2011.htm
1/9 - 31/10 NEW ZEALAND; ZM2KBR
Special event station. Activity is to promote the 2011 Rugby World
Cup games. QSL via ZL2KBR, eQSL, by the Bureau or direct.
16/9 - 26/9 TIMOR-LESTE; 4W6A OC-232
from Atauro Island by VK8NSB, VK8FNCY, VK2IA, 9M6DXX (4W6AA),
9M6XRO and MW0JRX. Activity will be on 10-160 metres CW, SSB and
RTTY, with three stations, two using full licensed power linear
amplifiers, and a third running 100 watts. Antennas will mainly be
quarter-wave verticals and vertical dipoles, all located within a
few metres of the ocean. For 160m an inverted-L will be used.
Further information will be published on a dedicated website. QSL
via M0URX, direct or bureau (http://www.m0urx.com/qsl-request-
form/), and LoTW. The DXpedition has a Web site, at
http://www.4w6a.com/
20/9 - 23/9 CHILE; CE4A SA-095
from Pupuya Island by VE3LYC and CE3PG operating CW and SSB on
17, 20, 30 and 40 metres with two stations (100 watts) and
multiband verticals. QSL via VE3LYC, direct or bureau. Further
information, including QSLling istructions and details on how
contribute to this difficult and expensive project, can be found
at http://ce4a.yolasite.com/
27/9 - 7/10 ROTUMA I; 3D2R OC-060
from Rotuma Island by a large multi-national team of 19 operators.
They will be active on all bands and modes and focus on the low
bands at this time of the year. QSL via YT1AD. The website for the
expedition is at http://www.yt1ad.info/3d2r/index.html
27/9 - 25/10 EASTERN KIRIBATI; T32C OC-024
from Kiritimati (Christmas Island) by the Five Star DXers
Association of 9M0C, D68C, 3B9C and 3B7C. A very large group of 40
member experienced operators from 13 different DXCC entities will
be active as T32C (requested callsign) on all bands and modes,
with up to 16 stations on the air, using amplifiers along with
monoband beams and vertical dipole arrays, 24 hours a day, for
almost four weeks, including four weekends. The primary objective
is to give as many DXers as possible a first contact with this
rare DXCC entity and, as a secondary objective, to give as many
band-slots as possible.
30/9 - 12/10 VANUATU; YJØVK OC-035
from Efate Island by a team of operators. Operators mentioned are
VK3QB, VK3HJ, VK3BUF, VK3JDI, VK3GK, NQ7R, N6MUF and M0HLT. They
do plan to have three stations on the air as often as possible.
QSL via VK2CA, direct or by the Bureau. LoTW log upload will be
available on completion of operation. For update, visit the YJ0VK
Web page at: http://yj0vk.odxg.org/yj0vk2011/default.html
1/10 - 15/11 SOUTH PACIFIC TOUR
by HA5AO and HA5UK from
FIJI (requested call 3D2UK),
TUVALU (requested call T2HA),
WESTERN KIRIBATI (requested call T30HA) and possibly
BANABA (requested call T33HA).
They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY with two stations on 160-10
metres. QSL via HA5AO, direct or bureau, and LoTW. More details
are expected in due course. A log search will be available at
http://ha5ao.novolab.hu/
5/10 - 9/10 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K4L NA-085
from St. George Island by members of the Kennehoochee Amateur
Radio Club (W4BTI). Visit the club's Web page at:
http://www.w4bti.org/index.html
15/10 - 15/11 ROTUMA; 3D2P or 3D20R
A team of 'PACIFIC DXERS', have 'ALL PERMITS' in place and are
planning to sail for Rotuma early October 2011 and operate for 3
weeks. The team so far consists of: Eddie/3D2A/VK4AN, Rocky/3D2DD,
Bill 3D2(?)/VK4FW...others are pending. Most of the 3D2A equipment
is in Fiji already. We are seeking expressions of interest from
experienced CW/SSB/Digital mode operators and possibly a 6m
enthusiast. A 6m beacon will be established on 50.095 MHz. Rigs so
far include K3, Flex5000A, Emtron DX1b amp, FT-900, Spiderbeam,
wire antennas, DX88 vertical. This will be the anniversary of the
FIRST operation from Rotuma by 3D2A/VK4AN...original license was
3D2XX/rotuma in 1988. The callsign has not been issued yet, but we
expect to be issued with either 3D2P or 3D20R.
16/10 - 19/10 TAHITI; TX3T OC-046
by a large group of operators from Russia and Ukraine. They plan
to operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 180-10 metres with four stations at
the same time on different bands/modes. QSL via RZ3EC (bureau
cards can be requested online) and LoTW. Further information
(including log search, band plan, and band/mode survey) can be
found at http://www.tx7m.com/
17/10 - 7/11 S. COOK Is.; E51NOU OC-013
>From Rarotonga Island by N7OU, CW only on 80-10m during his spare
time as work allows. QSL via N7OU.
18/10 - 1/11 GUINEA; 3XY1D
by DK7LX, DL4WK, DL7DF, DL7UFR, SP3CYY and SP3DOI. Activity will
be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. They plan
to have several stations on the air using 5 transceivers (4 x K2,
1 x IC7000), 4 x kW linears, 2 x 18m Lowband Verticals, a 2
element vertical for 40m, a 2 elemet vertical for 30m, a vertical
R7 for 40/30/20/17/15/12/10m, 2 Spiderbeams for 20/17/15/12/10m, a
5 element Yagi for 6m and some Beverage antennas. One station will
be exclusively dedicated to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. QSL via DL7DF,
direct or by the Bureau. For more details and updates, visit
http://www.dl7df.com/3xy1d/index.html
19/10 - 1/11 MARQUESAS Is.; TX7M OC-027
from Nuku Hiva by a large group of operators from Russia and
Ukraine inclouding CQ WW DX SSB as TX5A. They plan to operate CW,
SSB and RTTY on 180-10 metres with four stations at the same time
on different bands/modes. QSL via RZ3EC (bureau cards can be
requested online) and LoTW. Further information (including log
search, band plan, and band/mode survey) can be found at
http://www.tx7m.com/
19/10 - 9/11 COCOS (KEELING) IS.; VK9CX OC-003
by DJ7ZG and DL7AFS. QSL via DL7AFS.
21/10 - 27/10 SAO TOME & PRINCIPE; S92DX, S9CW and S9SX AF-023
from Ilheu das Rolas, Sao Tome, 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). For updates,
watch http://www.k0kko.net/pb/wp_5bd6e10c/wp_5bd6e10c.html
22/10 - 11/11 SENEGAL; 6V7Q
by F8IJV. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, operating mainly on
SSB, possibly some Digital and CW too. He plans to take an Acom
1011 amplifier with him this time. He will also be active during
the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 29-30th). QSL via his home
callsign, direct or by the Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW.
24/10 - 1/11 ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; FP/KV1J NA-032
from the Island of Miquelon ((NA-032, DIFO FP-002 WLOTA 1417, Grid
GN17). Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and
PSK31 (but primarily SSB and RTTY). He will generally be on the
highest frequency band that is open, and he may try 6 meters if
there is an indications of openings. Also, look for him on the AO-
51 satellite (and other FM birds), weather permitting and if in
the 2M/70cm mode. He will also be in the CQWW DX SSB Contest
(October 29-30th). QSL via KV1J, direct or by the Bureau and also
LoTW. For more details and update, check out his Web page at
http://www.kv1j.com/fp/october11.html
24/10 - 9/11 FIJI; 3D2T and 3D2A
from Nadi by VK4FW and VK4AN. They will participate in the CQWW DX
SSB Contest. QSL 3D2T via VK4FW and 3D2A via VK4AN.
26/10 - 9/11 St. MAARTEN; PJ7X, PJ7J and PJ7NK
by DJ8NK, F6EXV, JA1BK and K2WR including a Multi-2 entry in the
CQ WW DX SSB Contest. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 80-10
metres, with two stations and possibly a third one during peak
periods. Their primary callsign will be PJ7X (QSL via F6EXV);
other callsigns will be PJ7NK (to be used on digital modes, QSL
via DJ8NK) and PJ7J (to be used on 80 metres, QSL via JA1BK). All
logs will be uploaded to LoTW a few months after completion of the
operation. The website for the operation can be found at
http://www.pj7-2011.org/
1/11 - 4/11 TAHITI; TX3T OC-046
by a large group of operators from Russia and Ukraine. They plan
to operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 180-10 metres with four stations at
the same time on different bands/modes. QSL via RZ3EC (bureau
cards can be requested online) and LoTW. Further information
(including log search, band plan, and band/mode survey) can be
found at http://www.tx7m.com/
2/11 - 12/11 MALDIVES; 8Q7CC AS-013
from Furanafushi Island by I0WDX. He will be active on 20-6
meters, including the WARC bands, using an Icom IC-7000 into a
Cushcraft R6000 vertical antenna. For 40 meters he will try to use
an inverted V if he has enough space on his water bungalow. QSL
via his home callsign.
8/11 - 22/11 N. Cook Is.; E5 OC-014
>From Manihiki Atoll by N7OU, callsign TBA. Only CW on 160-10m with
focus on EU. QSL via N7OU.
10/11 - 6/12 NAURU; C21AA
Operations will be led by VK4FW, with liaison support by VK4AN.
They expect to have 6 operators and 3 stations active on all bands
160-6 meters using CW/SSB/RTTY/PSK31. They will also participate
in the CQWW DX CW Contest as a M/M or M/2 entry. QSLing will be
handled by the Pacific DXers, or by the Bureau via VK4FW. For more
details and updates, watch the C21AA Web page at http://pacific-
dxers.com/C21AA.html
13/11 - 21/11 NEPAL; 9NØMD
by a large multi-national team of operators from the Mediterraneo
DX Club. They will operate CW, SSB, and RTTY on 160-10 metres,
with 3-4 stations and a focus on the low bands and RTTY. QSL route
TBA. The team plans to give away trophies and prizes. Further
information can be found at http://www.mdxc.org/nepal/
15/11 - 17/12 MADAGASCAR; 5R8IC AF-090
from Saint Marie Island by F6ICX. Activity will be holiday style
operating CW, RTTY, and PSK63, and using 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).
17/11 - 28/11 AMERICAN SAMOA; K8A
by W4PA and possibily others. The operation will focus on CW,
digital modes and the low bands. K8A will participate in the CQ WW
DX CW Contest, in either the SOAB, Multi-Single, or Multi-2
category, depending on the number of operators involved. QSL via
W4PA, direct or bureau. Further information can be found at
http://www.k8a2011.com/
20/11 - 3/12 KENYA; 5Z4HW
by DL7DF on holiday. 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
24/11 - 5/12 NICARAGUA; YN
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 LoTW. Also, look for him to be in the ARRL 160m Contest.
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/
February MALPELO I.; HKØNA
The most probable sailing date will be February 15, 2012. The team
currently consists of HK1R (Team Leader), HK1T, HK1X, DJ8ZB,
HK1MW, HK1N, YV5SSB/6, OH0XX, HK3JJH, W6IZT, K5YY and K4UEE. For
more details and updates, visit the HK0NA Web pages at
http://hk0na.wordpress.com/
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.
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-July 23
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