[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 217-218

Lars Aronsson sm3cvm at bredband.net
Sun Apr 29 02:31:18 PDT 2012


DX-CALENDAR V 217-218
The calendar is also available at
http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender

- 30/4	REPUBLIC OF KOREA; DT12AWC 
The special event station will be active in CW/SSB/RTTY/PSK31 on 
80m-2m during the Asian Weightlifting Championships in 
Pyeongchang. QSL via DS2GOO.

- 30/4 	KENYA; 5Z4RH  
by IK8VRH is working in Kenya. Requested callsign is 5Z4RH.

- 30/4	MOROCCO; CN2RN 
by F8FGU. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL 
via his home callsign, by the Bureau or direct.

- 30/4	SAINT BARTHELEMY; TO3X NA-146 
by ON4CIT and ON4BEC. Activity will be on 40-6 meters using mostly 
SSB and RTTY with some CW. They will look for JA staions every day 
during 2300-0200z on 15/12/10 meters on SSB and RTTY. QSL via 
ON4CIT, direct or by the Bureau. An online log will be available 
at ClubLog, as well as an OQRS. Log will be uploaded to LoTW later 
in the year. For more details and suggested frequencies, see the 
TO3X Web page at http://www.dxpedition.be/TO3X.html 
ADDED NOTE: Wim, ON4CIT, is looking for operators for the next 
DXpedition at the end of 2012 or 2013 to Togo (5V) and to Benin 
(TY). If interested, contact him at on4cit at telenet.be  

- 3/5	CHINA; homecall/4 AS-146 
from Jiming Island by BD4KYA, BD4KRB and BG4KLA. Activity will be 
on all HF bands and modes. QSL via their home callsign, by the
           	Bureau or via BA4EG (QRZ.com QSL forward service).

- 3/5	MARIANA IS.; W2GJ/KHØ OC-086 
from Saipan by JL1FUQ. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using all 
modes. There is a possibility of some 6 meters operations. QSL via 
his home callsign.

- 4/5	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/

- 4/5	PUERTO RICO; KP4/VA3QSL NA-099 
including a two-day side trip to nearby Isla de Vieques. 
Operations will be near the IOTA frequencies on 40/20/6 meters 
using CW and SSB. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

- 5/5	OGASAWARA; JD1YBT and JD1BLC AS-031 
from Chihijima. Expect activity on 160-6 metres CW, SSB and RTTY. 
QSL both via JP1IOF.

- 5/5	OGASAWARA; JI1LET/JD1 AS-031 
from Chichijima Islands, QRV in CW, SSB and RTTY on 80m-6m. QSL 
via homecall.

- 5/5	OGASAWARA; JD1BLY AS-031 
from Chichijima Island by JI5RPT. Activity will be on 80-6 meters, 
including the satellites, using CW, SSB and the Digital modes (NO 
6m EME). QSL via his home callsign JI5RPT. His log search will be 
available on his Web site at: http://www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/ 
He will also use Twitter to inform his real-time activities at: 
http://twitter.com/jd1bly/

- 5/5	VANUATU; YJØVK OC-035 
from Efate Island by VK3QB (team leader), VK3HJ, VK3GK, VK3GHM, 
VK3CBV and VK2CA. Activity will be on all HF bands 160-10 meters, 
with an emphasis on 30/17/12 meter bands using CW, SSB, and 
RTTY/PSK31. 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 
updates, visit the YJ0VK Web page at 
http://yj0vk.odxg.org/yj0vk2012/default.html

- 6/5	HONDURAS; HR5/F2JD 
He plans to be QRV on all bands and modes. QSL via F6AJA. 
Logsearch will be available at 
http://lesnouvellesdx.fr/voirlogs.php/

- 6/5	BAHAMAS; C6AGW NA-001 NA-048 NA-054 
from New Providence, Bimini Islands and the Berry Islands by 
I2VGW. He plans are to operate holiday style on 80-10 metres RTTY, 
PSK31 and SSB. QSL via I2VGW, direct or bureau. Log search and 
further information can be found at http://www.mdxc.org/c6agw/  

- 7/5	JAPAN; JS6RRR and JA5DUR/JS6 AS-079 
from Miyako Island between 0900z, April 26th and 0000a, May 7th. 
Activity will be on 160-6 meters (including 30/17/12m) using CW, 
SSB, FM, RTTY and PSK31. In case of heavy rain or other 
conditions, the operation may vary. QSL JA5DUR/JS6 via JA5DUR and 
JS6RRR via JS6RRR. The Bureau is the best. Please check QRZ.com 
for detail.

- 9/5	DEM. REP of CONGO; 9Q 
by UV5EVJ will be stationed in the province of Katanga with the 
United Nations Stabilization Mission. He plans to be QRV (callsign 
TBA) on 80-10 metres CW and SSB in his spare time. QSL via home 
call, direct or bureau.

- ca 10/5	HONDURAS; HR5/F2JD 
from Copan in all modes on all bands. QSL via F6AJA. See also: 
http://f2jd.free.fr/ An online log can be found at: 
http://lesnouvellesdx.fr/voirlogs.php

- 10/5	MOZAMBIQUE; C91JR 
by ZS6JR. Activity will be holiday style and operating mostly RTTY 
or PSK with 100 watts into a vertical antenna. QSL via GI4FUM. 
Look for more details and updates at http://www.3da0ss.net/

- 12/5	HAITI; HH8/EA3OW 
from Jacmel in Southern Haiti. Activity will be limited and during 
his free time because of his work. Operations will be on 40-10 
meters using SSB, RTTY and other Digital modes. His equipment is a 
Kenwood TS-480sat and dipole antenna. QSL via his home callsign, 
by the Bureau or direct. Visit his Web page at 
http://ea3ow.wordpress.com/

- 22/5 	DEM. REP. OF CONGO; 9Q0HQ/7 
by UV5EVJ, active in CW and SSB on 80m-10m from Lubumbashi during 
his spare time. He is part of the UN mission MONUSCO. QSL via 
homecall.

- 12/5	UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; W2H 
The activity will be in memoriam of the 75th anniversary of the 
Hindenburg disaster, which took place as the German passenger 
airship "Hindenburg" caught fire and was destroyed during its 
attempt to dock at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station. W2H will be 
operated from Lakehurst on 6 May, the actual date of the 
anniversary. See qrz.com for QSL information.

- 12/6	VIET NAM; XV2W 
by W6NWS in CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK on 80m-10m. Look for him to be 
active limited time on 80-10 meters (no 60M) using CW and RTTY, as 
well as SSB if noise in the house permits. His sunset is about 
1120z and his sunrise is about 2300z. He states, "I am usually on 
.022 or .028 for CW and .085 for RTTY if they are not already 
busy. On 80m, I am usually on 3.512 MHz listening up 1. I am 
limited to 10.1 to 10.11 on 30m." QSL via his home callsign, by 
the Bureau or direct. Logs are posted to LoTW and eQSL usually 
within a day.

- 15/6	AZERBAIJAN; 4JSØNG and 4KSØNG 
The Ministry of Communications in Azerbaijan issued the two 
special calls due to the Eurovision Song Contest. QSL via RU3SD. 
Listen also for other special calls: 4JS0NG, 4J7SONG, 4JR0SONG, 
4KS0NG, 4J1SONG, 4K2012SONG, 4K1SONG, 4J12SONG, 4J9SONG, 4K9SONG, 
4K4SONG, 4K12SONG, 4K8SONG, 4K6SONG, 4J4SONG and 4J5SONG. 

28/7 	JAPAN; 8N1TW 
to mark the completion of transition to digital terrestrial TV 
broadcasting in JA. "TW" implies Tower. QSL via bureau.

- 29/7 	FRENCH GUIANA; FY5LH 
by F5TND. Activity has been on 40-10 meters using SSB, RTTY and 
PSK. QSL via F5KDR.

- Late July	AFGHANISTAN; T6JP 
by 5Q2J/OZ2JBC. Activity will be on 80-10 meters depending on the 
conditions. However, due to background noise, he will work 
primarily on 20-10 meters using RTTY, PSK and SSB, with a Yaesu 
FT-857D (100W). See important QSL info for direct and Bureau QSLs 
at: http://oz2jbc.dk/page3.html 
Log will be uploaded monthly to eQSL and LoTW.

30/9	JAPAN; 8J7EQ  
the special event station remembers last year's big earthquake in 
Japan in all modes on HF until Sep 30. QSL via bureau.

- 31/12	JAPAN; 8J6O AS-077 
to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the city of Omura (JCC 4205). 
QSL via bureau.

- 31/12	PHILIPPINES; 4GØLD 
Look for special event station to celebrate the 50th anniversary 
of the Philippine Amateur Radio League (PARL). QSL via the Bureau. 
Also, the PARL is sponsoring a commemorative Diploma for amateur 
radio stations that have established two-way communications with 
at least twelve (12) QSOs with PARL members. Look for more details 
at http://www.dx1l.dxhams.net/events.htm 

- 31/12	MEXICO; 6DØLM 
special callsign issued to the Federacion Mexicana de Radio 
Experimentadores (FMRE) to celebrate the 80th anniversary since 
its foundation. 

30/4 - 3/5	JAPAN; JO2ASQ/8 AS-147 
from Rebun Island from 30 April to 1 May, and from Rishiri Island 
on 2-3 May. He will operate CW only. QSL via home call, direct or 
bureau.

30/4 - 4/5	PALAU; T88RF OC-009 
by JJ2RCJ/AB2RF. Activity will be focused on the low bands and the 
Digital modes (PSK63/RTTY/Hell). QSL only via JJ2RCJ, by the 
Bureau or direct. Also via LoTW.

30/4 - 4/5	MICRONESIA; V63AZ OC-010 
from Pohnpei Islands by JH3AZC. Activity will be on 160-6 meters 
using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via JH3AZC. ADDED NOTE: "The Daily DX" 
reports that he will head to Guam after his V63AZ operation and be 
active as W2AZ/KH2 between May 5-6th.

1/5 - 6/5	MEXICO; 6J5M 
for the Cinco de Mayo festivities, celebrating the 150th 
anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. QSL via XE1AMF. Information  
on the relevant award can be found at 
http://150.puebladx.org/150/Bienvenida.html

1/5 - 15/5	UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K1A  
by KA1SKY to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the first 
American in space. QSL via KK1KW.

1/5 - 15/5	UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; 1x1 callsigns 
Celebrating the CTRI Contest Group's 20th anniversary, twenty-six 
members will operate using individual 1x1 callsigns. Operations 
will take place from from the States of Connecticut (K1C, K1Q, 
K1R, K1T, N1M, N1Q, W1A), Rhode Island (K1B, K1D, K1G, K1J, K1K, 
K1L, K1O, K1U, K1W, N1H, N1R, W1M, W1R, W1W, W1Y), Massachusetts 
(K1N, K1V, W1B) and Vermont (K1M). QSL via NG1G.

1/5 - 30/5	CANADA; VC2CBS30 
to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the incorporation of the 
Sorel-Tracy ARC (VE2CBS). QSL via VE2DWE.

4/5 - 7/5	CHINA; BY1WXD/5 AS-138 
from from Gulangyu Island by BA4TB and a team of operators. QSL 
via BA4TB.

5/5 - 6/5	GUAM; W2AZ/KH2 OC-026 
by JH3AZC. QSL via homecall.

5/5 - 6/5	CANARY IS.; EG8WFF   
from the Biosphere Reserve of Gran Canaria. They will operate CW, 
SSB and RTTY on all bands from the island's central mountains 
(1350m a.s.l.). QSL via EA8AKN.

5/5 - 18/5	CURACAO; PJ2/DH2AK and PJ2/DL1THM SA-099 
active holiday style. They plan to operate mainly SSB on 15-20 
metres. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau.
9/5 - 14/5	ARUBA; P4ØX (CW, Digital) and P4ØU (SSB) SA-036 
by JH3PBL as P40U, JA3AVO as P40X and two other operators have 
their callsigns pending and will operate SSB only. QSL via their 
home callsigns. For more details and updates, watch  
http://ja3avo.blog81.fc2.com/

9/5 - 16/5 around	ALASKA; KL7RRC/p NA-240 
from Bethel County IOTA Group, the last new IOTA in Alaska, by 
members of the Russian Robinson Club (RRC) with the support of the 
Bethel Amateur Radio Club (BARK). The group's main reason for this 
activation is to participate in the RSGB IOTA Marathon. See 
details at http://www.rsgbiota.org/marathon/index.php 
QSL via UA9OBA (Europe/Russia) and N7RO; either manager can 
confirm any contact. More details, updates and "real time team's 
location" can be seen at http://www.na-234.com/

10/5 - 13/5	BRAZIL; PY7RP/6 SA-080 
active holiday style from Tinhare Island. He will operate CW and 
SSB using 100 watts and wire antennas. QSL via home call.

10/5 - 14/5	ALASKA; KL7RRC/p NA-240 
from Pingurbeck Island by N3QQ, NL8F and possibily a third one.         
Look for them to be signing on 40-6 metres CW and SSB. QSL via 
N7RO and UA9OBA. Look at http://www.na-234.com/ fore information.

11/5 - 13/5	JAPAN; JF6TEU and JA6VDB AS-067 
from Uji Island. They plan to operate CW and SSB on 80-12 metres, 
They might also be QRV on 160m, 10m, RTTY and PSK31. QSL direct or 
bureau.

11/5 - 31/5	BELIZE; V31XB NA-073 
from Caye Caulker by VE2XB. He will be active on all bands. QSL 
via home call.

15/5 - 23/5	SEYCHELLES; S79RR 
by DJ9RR from Mahe Island. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 
meters using CW and RTTY. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau 
or direct or LoTW.

17/5 - 23/5	MACAO; XX9 AS-075 
from Coloane Island by EA5BZ, EA1ACP, EA5CEE, EA5FX, EA6DD, 
EA7FTR, EB5BBM, EB7DX and F5VLY. They will be active on 160-6 
metres CW, SSB and RTTY with at least 3 stations at the same time 
on different bands and modes. QSL via EB7DX and LoTW. Further 
information at www.adxg.org/xx9/

20/5 - 26/5	ALGERIA; 7U5ØND 
Members of the Djelfa Radio Club (7X2VFK) will activate to 
celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Algerian independence and 
the 20th anniversary of the Djelfa Radio Club. Activity will take 
place during the 4th International Ham Meeting in Djelfa. Details 
are available on <QRZ.com>.

23/5 - 29/5	BELIZE; V31UB 
by KU5B. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, and RTTY. 
He will also be in the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 26-27th) as a 
Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL direct to his home callsign or LoTW.

23/5 - 30/5	LORD HOWE I.; VK9  
by VK2PN and OK1NG, along with the help of VK3FY, will be active 
as VK9PN during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 26-27th) as a Multi-
Op entry. QSL for operator's instructions. 
via VK3HF.

23/5 - 30/5	ANTIGUA & BARBUDA; V26E NA-100 
from Antigua by AB2E. Activity will include the CQWW WPX CW 
Contest (May 26-27th) as Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power (A) entry. 
All operations before and after the contests will be either on the 
30/17/12 meter bands or the lower bands. Also, for the first time, 
he will attempt RTTY on all bands. QSL direct via AB2E for any and 
all operations from 1993 to present. Be sure to include an SASE, 
green stamp, or new IRC or you won't get a card. Sorry, no Bureau 
cards at this time, and no eQSL. All logs from all V26E operations 
have been uploaded to LoTW.

25/5 - 29/5	MICRONESIA; V63DX and V63ZP OC-010 
from Pohnpei Island by JA7HMZ (V63DX) and JA7ZP (V63ZP). Activity 
will be on 40-10 meters and all modes. QSL via their home 
callsigns. Also, look for V6A during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 
26-27th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. Operator is JA7HMZ and QSL 
V6A via JA7HMZ.

25/5 - 31/5	SOMALIA; 6O3A 
by J28AA/E70A. Activity will be on SSB, RTTY and 50 MHz. QSL via 
K2PF. For possible updates (under news), online log, and pictures, 
check out the Bosnia and Herzegovina Contest Club's Web page 
[BHCC] at http://bhcc.ba/

1/6 - 24/6	FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F4EBT OC-046, OC-067 
from Tahiti (OC-046), Moorea (OC-046), Raiatea (OC-067), Huaine 
(OC-067), Bora-Bora (OC-067) and Maupiti (OC-067). Activity will 
be holiday style, usually SSB only on 80/40/20/17/15/12/10 meters 
using a TS-50 w/100 watts into a FD4 Multiband antenna. QSL via 
his home callsign, direct (1 IRC or 2 USDs) or by the Bureau.

6/6 - 12/6	MONTSERRAT; VP2MRT NA-103 
by KB4CRT. Activity will be on 80-2 meters using SSB, some CW, 
possibly PSK, and be in the June VHF Contest. He will be looking 
for AS and OC stations. QSL via KB4CRT, direct (w/SASE or DX 2GS). 
NO Bureau QSL. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW within a week of his 
returning home.

6/6 - 14/6	BHUTAN; A52JY, A52BA, A52MA, A52KJ and A52VE 
from Thimpu by JA1JQY (A52JY), JK1EBA (A52BA), JA3MCA (A52MA), 
JA1KJW (A52KJ) and JA8VE (A52VE). They plan to be QRV on 160-6 
metres CW, SSB, and  RTTY, with an emphasis on 6m (a breakable 
beacon will be running on 50125 kHz). QSL via home calls.

11/6 - 22/6	TANZANIA; 5H9CP  
by NK8O/VE3ISD. He states, "I am primarily a CW operator. QRP and 
straight key operators, please be ready! After fighting through 
pile-ups with my QRP station at home, I understand the challenges. 
The rig on this trip will be an Elecraft KX3 and antenna arrays 
will depend on the trees, how high I can get the ropes to go, and 
whether a dipole, loop, or vertical will be the 
best for the site from which I choose to operate. Times and 
frequencies will be published [QRZ.com] before my departure for 
Tanzania, but they definitely will not be written in stone. 
Operating times will depend entirely on my responsibilities and 
schedule at the Nyakato Health Center." QSL via NK8O.

21/6 - 2/7	CANADA; VYØ/homecall NA-185 
from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Province by AH6EZ and K9DXA. Activity 
will be on 80-6 meters, with a focus on 30/17/12 meter bands using 
CW, SSB and RTTY. The duo plans to make a side trip to Marble 
Island (NA-185) for a few hours sometime between June 25-29th. On 
July 1st, during Radio Canada Day Contest, they will be active as 
VY0RAC. Listen for QSL instructions. For more details and updates, 
go to http://ah6ez.yolasite.com/

22/6 - 25/6	UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; KV4T/p, KI4GGJ/p AJ4T/p, W4CCF/p
and 
KJ4AVG/p NA-213 
from Dauphin Island. KV4T/p will be on 17 meter CW and AJ4T/p on 
20 meter SSB. The others operators will activate the other bands, 
depending on the propagation. QSL via the individual operator's 
home callsign.

10/7 - 17/7	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 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and 
PSK31 (but primarily CW, 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 
satellites, weather permitting. He will also be in the IARU HF 
Contest (July 14-15th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Mixed-Mode/High-
Power entry. QSL via KV1J, direct or by the Bureau and also LoTW. 
For more details and updates, check out his Web page at 
http://www.kv1j.com/fp/July12.html

12/7 -2/8	ST. KITTS AND NEVIS; V47JA NA-104 
by W5JON. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using SSB. His activity 
will also include RSGB IOTA (SSB) Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band 
entry. Equipment will be: Kenwood TS-590S and a SB200 Amplifier 
and a 80-10m Multiband Dipole and S9 Vertical; 6m will be a 3 
element yagi. His XYL, W5HAM, will occasionally operate as V47HAM. 
ALL QSLs go to his home callsign W5JON. Also via LoTW.

23/7 - 31/7	BELIZE; V31WH, V31MX and V31MO NA-073 
from Cay Caulker by W5HNS, K0BCN and W5MRM. Activity will be on 
40-10 meters using a 5 band hexbeam and a 40m dipole, operating CW 
and SSB. There will only be one transceiver, so they will not be 
on more than one band at a time. During the RSGB IOTA Contest 
(July 28-29th), they will sign V31MX and be on the contest allowed 
bands alternating CW and SSB (on 40m and up). QSL via their home 
callsigns or LoTW.

24/7 - 1/8	TURKEY; TB2ZHI/0, TA0/HA5BWW, TA0/HA5MA, TA0/HA7PC,
TA0/HA8KW, 
TA2RX/0, TA7EB/0 and TA7EM/0 AS-154 
from Giresun Island by a team of Hungarian and Turkish operators. 
Activity will be on all HF bands. Operators mentioned are HA5OJ 
(TB2ZHI/0), HA5BWW (TA0/HA5BWW), HA5MA (TA0/HA5MA), HA7PC 
(TA0/HA7PC), HA8KW (TA0/HA8KW), TA2RX (TA2RX/0), TA7EB (TA7EB/0) 
and TA7EM (TA7EM/0). QSL via their home callsigns, direct or by 
the Bureau. During the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 28-29th), the team 
will use the callsign TC0HA. QSL TC0HA via HA5KHC, direct or by 
the Bureau.

26/7 - 1/8 	ST. PAUL I.; CY9M  
IOTA Contest included, the 10-man team will be active all bands, 
modes (160-2m) with special attention on 6m and 160m, if 
propagation allows. A Web site is currently under construction and 
will be ready in a few short weeks where much more info can be 
found. The QSL Manager for the expedition is M0URX. Today, 
according to that list and ClubLog, CY9 is needed more than 
entities such as Tokelau (ZK3) or PY0T (Trindade & Martim Vaz). 
The team consists of AB5EB, EA1DR, EA2TA, EA3NT, IZ7ATN, MM0NDX, 
SM0MDG, SV2KBS, VA3FM and VE3EN.

August	COMOROS; D64K AF-007 
A team of Europeon operators will be active from Comoros Islands. 
Operators mentioned are IW3SQY, IV3DSH, IT9YVO, IZ8GCE, IZ4AKS, 
SP3DOI and C31CT/EA3QS. The team has already obtained all 
permissions, and the license has been sent to the DXCC Desk. The 
official D64K Web site will go online about a month before the 
DXpedition. The QSL Manager will be IV3DSH. More details will be 
forthcoming. Watch the following for updates: http://www.d64k.com/

1/8 - 8/8	COSTA RICA; TI5/K6MQ 
by N6OPR and N0TW. Their activity will include the 10-10 Summer 
QSO Party (August 4-5th). QSL via N0TW.

2/9 - 10/9	REUNION I.; FR/DF8AN AF-016 
Activity will be mainly on CW on all bands including 6 meters with 
just 100 watts into a long wire. QSL via DF8AN, direct or by the 
Bureau.

4/9 - 18/9	SWAINS I.; NH8S OC-200 
Operators W8GEX K9CT will lead a multi-international team of 20 
operators. The team will operate six stations over a 14 day 
period, from 160-6 meters on all modes. A great emphasis will be 
put on Europe where it is most needed. The current list of team 
members include AA4NN, DJ7JC, DL3DXX, I8NHJ, K5AB, K6MM, K6TD, 
K9CT, KH7Y, N2TU, N6HC, NA6M, ND2T, NI6T, SM5AQD, W4BUW, W6KK, 
W8GEX, WB4JTT and WB9Z. A Web page is currently under construction 
which will provide updates as they become available 
at: http://www.nh8s.org/  
QSL via AA4NN. 

9/9 - 21/9	NIUE; ZK2GJ and ZK2RS 
by W7GJ and ZL1RS. They will do a 6 meter (ZK2GJ) and 2 meter 
(ZK2RS) EME DXpedition. Preliminary information about the 
DXpedition at http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/Niue2012.htm 
QSL ZK2GJ via W7GJ and ZK2RS via ZL1RS DIRECT ONLY.

22/9 - 6/10	HAWAII; KH6/VK2IR and KH6VK2NN 
This will be a holiday style DXpedition with the family, and they 
plan to operate 40-10 meters. They also hope to meet some of the 
local hams in the area. QSL via VK2IR.
25/9 - 6/10	CONWAY REEF; 3D2C OC-112 
by YT1AD and a multi-national team of operators. They will be 
active on all bands and modes. QSL via YT1AD. Further information 
can be found at http://www.yt1ad.info/3d2c/index.html

16/10 - 25/10	W. KIRIBATI; T3ØPY and T3ØSIX OC-017 
from Tarawa Island by a Brazilian team. Two callsigns will be 
used: T30PY for operations between 160-10m, and T30SIX to be used 
on 6m. It is expected to have 3 stations running simultaneously on 
HF and one on six meters. The following modes will be used: CW, 
SSB and RTTY. EME on six meters may be possible, but not yet 
confirmed. Suggested frequencies are:
CW   - 1833.5, 3524, 7024, 10124, 14024, 18084, 21024, 24894 
and 28024 kHz
 		SSB  - 3798, 7085, 14190, 18145, 21295, 24945 and 28495 kHz
 		RTTY - 3580, 7038, 14080, 18102, 21080, 24920 and 28080 kHz
  		6M  - 50102/CW and Beacon  50110-50120/SSB
 	The DXpedition Web site at http://www.mcdx.org/t30py/ 

6/11 - 14/11	SOMALIA; 6O3A 
from  Hargeisa by AH6HY, E70A, JH4RHF, K1LZ, K3LP, K3VN, K6MM, 
N2WB, N6OX, N6PSE, RA9USU and YT1AD. Activity will be on 10-160 
metres CW, SSB and RTTY with five stations at the same time on 
different bands and modes. Their "primary objective is to activate 
Somaliland with a goal of providing as many DXers as possible a 
'new one' with this rare DXCC entity and, as a secondary 
objective, to give as many band-slots as possible". QSL via W3HNK 
(direct and bureau) and LoTW.  
Suggested frequencies are: 
  CW   - 1824, 3504, 7004, 10104, 14024, 18074, 21024, 24894 and 
28024 kHz 
  SSB  - 1845, 3780, 7065/7180, 14145, 18145, 21295, 24945 and 
28495 kHz 
  RTTY - 7035, 10140, 18100, 21080, 18100, 21080, 24920 and 28080 
kHz 
Further information, band/mode survey, log search and OQRS can be 
found at www.intrepid-dx.com/6o3a/

17/11 - 30/11	AUCKLAND & CAMPBELL IS.; ZL9HR OC-037 
from Campbell Island by the  Hellenic Amateur Radio of Association 
of Australia (HARAOA) The ZL9HR team will consist of a total of 
nine members, VK2IR (Team  Leader) and VK3YP (Team Co-Leader) are 
"inviting any experienced operators who would like to attend this 
DXpedition to email vk2ir[@]vk2ir.com for more information".  They 
have a blog at http://www.zl9hr.com/

21/11 - 1/12	BRITISH VIGRIN IS.; VP2V/homecall  
by N3DXX and AA7V. Activity will be focused on 160 meters and the 
CQWW DX CW Contest (November 24-25th) as a Multi-Single entry 
signing as VP2V/N3DXX. QSL via K2PF.

23/11 - 3/12	LESOTHO; 7P8D 
by ZS2DL (CW), V51YJ (CW), LZ1UQ (CW), DJ3CQ (CW), DL2MDU 
(CW/RTTY), ZS1TT (SSB/RTTY), K5LBU, ZS2DK (SSB/RTTY) and ZS6RJ 
(CW/RTTY). Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and 
RTTY, with a minimum of three stations (possibly 5 stations) on 
the air 24/7. Suggested CW frequencies (listening up) are: 3504, 
7024, 10103, 14020, 18078, 21020, 24900 and 28020 kHz. QSL direct 
via: LESOTHO DXPEDITION 2012, P.O. Box 29169, Sunridge Park, 6008, 
SOUTH AFRICA (w/2 USDs - Please no IRC as it is difficult to 
convert at the post office). A OQRS system (PayPal) will also be 
implemented just before the expedition. Logs will be uploaded to 
LoTW within 12 months after the DXpedition has ended. For more 
details, visit: http://www.zs2dl.co.za/7P8D.html

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 2012 - April 29


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