[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 126
ARONSSON
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Sat Jun 25 08:34:08 PDT 2011
DX-CALENDAR V 126
The calendar is also available at http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender
- 25/6 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; N4LA NA-112
from Bogue Banks. He will operate holiday style on 40-10 metres
SSB. QSL direct only, or LoTW.
- 26/6 MARQUESAS ISLANDS; FO/F6CTL OC-027
from Ua Huka, running 100 watts into a vertical or a dipole. He
will operate holiday style mainly SSB and digital modes. QSL via
home call, direct or bureau.
- 26/6 MARIANA Is.; AHØCE, KHØK, KHØUY, KHØ/KC2ZSG, KHØXD and WHØ/WU2K
OC-086
from Saipan by JE3NRO (AH0CE), JE4SMQ (KH0K), JO3FRH (KH0UY),
JA3AQW (KH0/KC2ZSG), JO3RKP (KH0XD) and JA3TMM (WH0/WU2K) in CW,
SSB and digital modes on 80m-6m. QSLs via JARL bureau or direct to
their homecalls.
- 27/6 INDIA; AT8VTM
Special Event from the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technology
Museum in Bangalore. Activity is taking place during the 10th
International Museum Weekend 2011.
- 27/6 PALAU; T88ZA, T8ØT and T8YN OC-009
from Koror Island by JA0BJR (T88ZA), JP1IOF (T80T) and JE1SYN
(T8YN). Activity will be on 80-6 meters using CW, SSB, FM, RTTY
and PSK31. They will have two stations on the air. QSL via their
home callsigns.
- 28/6 ANTIGUA; V25DR, V25DD and V25TP NA-100
by W9DR (V25DR), K9UK (V25DD) and W9AEB (V25TP) will operate
holiday style from Antigua, Grid Square FK97BD). Look for W9DR to
concentrate on 6 meters CW/SSB on 50.115 MHz. Look for K9UK and
W9AEB operate on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and PSK31. Additional
information will be available on the TBA Web site. QSL via their
home callsigns.
- 30/6 REUNION ISLAND; FR8NE AF-016
by ex-F5INL. Activity will be on 20/17/15/12/10 meters using
mostly CW. QSL direct to Frederic Bossu, 2 Chemin des Grenadiers,
97490 Sainte Clotilde, Reunion Island or by the Bureau.
- 30/6 St. HELENA; ZD7XF AF-022
by G3TXF. He will operate CW only mainly on the HF bands, but he
will also be taking antennas for 80 and 160 metres as well as for
6m. QSL via G3TXF. The webpage for this activity is at
http://www.g3txf.com/dxtrip/ZD7XF/ZD7.html
- 2/7 HONG KONG; VR25ØKTS
QRV in celebration of the golden jubilee of the Kowloon Technical
School. Activity is on 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters. QSL via
operators' instructions.
- 2/7 MALDIVES; 8Q7LR AS-013
by RA9LR. Activity will be exclusively digital but with some SSB
on 40-10 meters. QSL via UA9LP, direct or by the Bureau.
- 3/7 CANARY Is.; EA8/IW3SGT AF-008
from Fuerteventura Island by IW3SGT. Activity will be during his
evening hours on SSB and PSK. QSL via his home callsign, by the
Bureau, eQSL (AG) and LoTW.
- 3/7 SAINT MARTIN; FS/K9EL NA-105
The first week will be limited due to family vacation, but the
second week will be devoted to operating. He will be using an
IC7000 and verticals for 80-10 meters and a 3 element yagi for 6m.
He will be operating on CW, SSB and some RTTY. QSL via his home
callsign. LoTW updates will be done upon his return home. He may
do some 6m operations from PJ7 depending on demand and conditions.
- 7/7 CURACAO; PJ2 SA-099
from Curacao by DK9KX, DJ9ON and DJ8NK. They will have a strongly
emphasis on 6 meters, but the HF bands will also be used on CW,
SSB and RTTY. Callsign and further info will be published soon.
- 15/7 St. LUCIA; J68HS NA-108
by WB4WXE. Activity will be on 160/40/17/12/6 meters. QSL via his
home callsign.
- 17/7 VANUATU; YJ8A OC-035
from Efate by P29CS. QSL via M0URX.
- July 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.
- 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.
27/6 - 29/6 FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F6CTL OC-067
from Raitea, running 100 watts into a vertical or a dipole. He
will operate holiday style mainly SSB and digital modes. QSL via
home call, direct or bureau.
29/6 - 1/7 CANADA; VY1T
will be active for the Grand Opening of Aeradio Exhibit at the
Teslin Historical and Museum Society in Teslin, Yukon. QSL via
VY1EEN.
30/6 - 3/7 CHINA; BY4QA/5 AS-137
from Tantou Shan by BD4QH, BD4QK, BD4QR, BH4QBV, BH4QBZ, BH4QDT,
BH4QGH and BH4QGR. Activity will on the HF bands using SSB as the
main mode but will also operate some CW. The team will use an IC-
7000 and FT-450 into a Cushcraft R8 and A3DX (3 Bands/3 element
Yagi). QSL via BD4QK, direct or by the Bureau.
30/6 - 3/7 FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F6CTL OC-067
from Bora Bora, running 100 watts into a vertical or a dipole. He
will operate holiday style mainly SSB and digital modes. QSL via
home call, direct or bureau.
1/7 - 5/7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K2A, K2B, K2C, K2D, K2E, K2F, K2G, K2H,
K2I, K2J, K2K, K2L and K2M will be active during the "Original 13
Colonies Special Event". Further information on the event and the
relevant certificate can be found at http://www.13colonies.info/
1/7 - 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/
2/7 - 3/7 EAST MALAYSIA; 9M8RC OC-165
from Talang Talang Besar by some members of the "Amateur Radio
Club Sarawak". They will work in CW and SSB on 80m-10m. QSL direct
via 9M8MA.
2/7 - 9/7 CHINA; BY1RX/4 AS-160
from the Island of Fu Rong by BA1RB, BD1UUK, VO1AU, BD1BYV,
BA1AAX, BD1WC, BD1VF, BD1QXU, BA7IO, BA4ALC, BA7CK, BA4TB, BA4EG,
BA7NO, BD4SX, BD7LMD and BA7JS. Activity will be on all bands and
modes. QSL via BA4TB, direct or by the Bureau.
2/7 - 9/7 FERNANDO DE NORONHA; PYØFO SA-003
by PY2FN. Activity will be on 80-6 meters but only on CW. Emphasis
will be on 6 meters. QSL via his home callsign. He has a website
at http://www.py0fo.com.br/
3/7 - 7/7 FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F6CTL OC-066
from Rangiroa, running 100 watts into a vertical or a dipole. He
will operate holiday style mainly SSB and digital modes. QSL via
home call, direct or bureau.
4/7 - 10/7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K5KUA/4 NA-213
from Dauphin Island. Activity will be holiday style on the HF
bands, propagation permitting. QSL via his home callsign by the
Bureau or direct.
6/7 - 17/7 FIJI; 3D2ML OC-156
from Waya Island by RW6AML. Activity will be on the HF bands using
CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign.
7/7 - 10/7 FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F6CTL OC-066
from Tahiti, running 100 watts into a vertical or a dipole. He
will operate holiday style mainly SSB and digital modes. QSL via
home call, direct or bureau.
11/7 - 14/7 AUSTRAL ISLANDS; FO/F6CTL OC-050
from Rimatara, running 100 watts into a vertical or a dipole. He
will operate holiday style mainly SSB and digital modes. QSL via
home call, direct or bureau.
11/7 - ca 18/7 CAYMAN ISLANDS; ZF2UQ and ZF2EZ
by W5UQ and W5SJ. Look for them to operate in the CQWW VHF Contest
(July 16-17th), mainly on 6 meters. Activity outside of the
contest will be on the HF bands using mainly CW and some SSB. QSL
via W5JAY (see QRZ.com).
12/7 - 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.
14/7 - 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.
18/7 - 21/7 AUSTRALIA; KU2F/VK4 OC-187
from Lizard Island. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters
using CW and SSB. QSL via JE1SCF.
18/7 - 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.
20/7 - 24/7 PALAU; T88MB, T88MP and T88SR OC-009
by JA3AVO (T88MB), JH3PBL (T88MP) and W7AED (T88SR). Their
activity of bands and modes were not provided. QSL T88MB and T88SR
via LoTW or direct to JA3AVO. QSL T88MP via JH3PBL.
21/7 - 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/
22/7 - 26/7 ALASKA; KL NA-242
The first-time activation of IOTA group NA-242 is on schedule by
K6VVA and K9AJ. They will be QRV for "at least three days". They
plan to operate mainly CW on 40, 30, 20 and 17 metres with two
complete stations. QSL via N6AWD. Please visit
http://www.k6vva.com/iota/na242/news.html for further information,
including details on how contribute to this expensive project.
23/7 - 2/8 LORD HOWE ISLAND; VK9HR OC-004
by m embers 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/
23/7 - 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
24/7 - 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.
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 - 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).
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.
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 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 - 5/8 ALASKA; KL7RRC NA-232 New IOTA!
has been postponed until 2012. See http://www.na-234.com/
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
from Sarichef Island. He will run 100 watts into a Carolina
Windom. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
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/
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.
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, 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/
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.
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/
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/
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/
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
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/
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/
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/
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/
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-June 25
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