[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 233

Lars Aronsson SM3CVM sm3cvm at bredband.net
Sun Aug 12 12:20:06 PDT 2012


DX-CALENDAR V 233

The calendar is also available at
http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender

 

– 13/8                WEST MALAYSIA; 9M4SLL AS-051 

from Pulau Layang Layang, Spratly Islands by 9M6XRO and 9M6DXX. 

Activity will be on all bands from 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and 

RTTY, using two stations with linear amplifiers to vertical 

antennas on the edge of the ocean. Spratly Islands are ranked 

29th in the current The DX Magazine ‘100 Most Needed Countries’ 

survey (world-wide, mixed modes), up from number 32 last year. 

The QSL Manager M0URX. QSL direct with SAE + 2 USDs or 1 new IRC, 

OQRS (see <http://m0urx.com/oqrs>) or via the RSGB bureau (all 

bureau cards MUST be marked "via M0URX"). Logs will be uploaded 

to LoTW as soon as possible after the end of the operation 

(within a few days), but there will be NO online log during the 

DXpedition itself. If you are not certain of any QSO you are 

welcome to work them again for an 'insurance' contact. (Note for 

users of computer logging programs: The 9M4 prefix is issued to 

special event stations that may be anywhere on Malaysian 

territory; this includes the DXCC entities of West Malaysia, East 

Malaysia or, as in this case, Malaysian islands in the Spratly 

group.)

 

– 13/8                REPUBLIC OF KOREA; DS2NMJ/2 AS-105 

from Yonghung Island. Activity will only be on 15 and 12 meters 

SSB. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau; if 

possible, you want to use direct.

 

– 17/8                INDONESIA; YB67RI 

special event station between 0000z August 10th and 2400z August 

17th. Activity is to celebrate the 67th anniversary of the 

independence of Indonesia. Activity will be on all bands and 

modes. QSL via YB2DX direct or LoTW only. NO YB Bureau cards.

 

– 19/8                ST. LUCIA; J68HZ NA-108 

by K9HZ. He will hand out IOTA points in CW, SSB and RTTY on 40m-

6m. His equipment will be an Elecraft K3 and a 3 ele beam and 

wires. QSL only direct via K9HZ.

 

– 20/8                ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; FP/VE2XB NA-032 

from Miquelon Islands. Activity will have a special focus on 6 

meters, but he will also be active on all bands from 80-6 meters. 

He states that he will be bring his THP amp for 500w, so his 

signals should be good with the Hexbeam. QSL via VE2XB (see 

QRZ.com). http://fp-ve2xb.jimdo.com/

 

– 21/8                COMOROS; D64K AF-007 

from Ngazidja (Grande Comore), Comoros Islands by a team of 

Europeon operators. The current list of operators mentioned are 

C31CT/EA3QS, DL7DF, EA3AKY, IW3SQY, IV3DSH, IZ8GCE and SP3DOI. 

The team has already obtained all permissions, and the license 

has been sent to the DXCC Desk. Pilot station is KH6CG. They will 

be active on all bands and modes, and they are even considering 

the possibility of working on 60m and 6m. Suggested frequencies 

are:

CW - 1826, 3506, 7006, 10106, 14026, 18076, 21026, 24896 and 

28026 kHz

SSB - 1845, 3780, 7060/7150, 14150, 18140, 21270, 24940 and 28470 

kHz

                           RTTY - 7035, 10142, 14080, 18100, 21080, 24920
and 28080 kHz

                           6m - 50130/CW-SSB and 50193/EME

The QSL Manager will be Paolo, IV3DSH. More details will be 

forthcoming. QSLling policy and other information can be found at 

http://www.d64k.net/

 

– 22/8                LAKSHADWEEP IS; VU7M AS-106  

from Minicoy Island by members of the Bangalore Amateur Radio Club 

(VU2ARC) and a small group of amateur radio volunteers. The group 

received special permission from Ministry of Communication and 

Information Technology, and the Government of India on July 26th, 

to use the special callsign VU7M to represent India during the 

2012 International/Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend, August 17-

18th. Operators mentioned are VU2UR, VU2LX, VU2GSM, VU2GGM, VU2LU 

and VU2JHM. Details on QRZ.com state that they will be "setting up 

humble HF station" and the QSL route is "DIRECT or through the 

Bureau". For more details (plently of URLs to look at) and 

updates, watch QRZ.com under VU7M. http://www.qrz.com/db/VU7M/

 

– 25/8                S. COOK IS.; E51AND OC-013 

from Rarotonga Island by AB7FS. Activity will be holiday style. 

As a member of the Straight Key Century Club (SKCC #7723), he 

plans to operate straight key CW at or around 14050 kHz, and he 

will be looking especially for SKCC members. He also checks into 

the ANZA net (which meets at 0515z daily on 14183 kHz). QSL via 

his home callsign.

 

- 25/8                CHAGOS IS; VQ9XP AF-006 

from Diego Garcia Island by W4XP. The focus of his activity is 6 

m, he's also QRV on HF. QSL direct via W4XP and LotW.

 

- 31/8                LEBANON; OD5ARMY 

by members of the Lebanese Army Ham Radio (HAM RADIO DX GROUP). 

Activity is to celebrate the founding of the Lebanese Army. ON5NJ 

informs that the following will be participants during this 

event: OD5TE, OD5MV, OD5NH, OD5NJ, OD5QB, OD5QT and OD5YY. QSL 

via OD5NJ.

 

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.

 

- 30/9                AFGHANISTAN; T6TJ and T6VT 

by 9A7TJ and 9A3QM, situated in camp Marmal in Mazar e Sharif 

City (Balkh province). Activity will be holiday style (but they 

are not on holiday) with operation mainly on SSB and the Digital 

modes. T6TJ, will operate mainly on the Digital mode using a 

FT2000, and T6VT, will operate mainly SSB with a FT-857. They 

will be using wire antennas. QSL both operators via 9A6AA. For 

more updated info, pictures and logs see: 

http://www.inet.hr/9a6aa/

 

- 30/9                AFGHANISTAN; T6SS 

by DL4ST from from Mazar-e-Sharif. Activity will be a on the HF 

bands, but so far it has been mainly on 20 meters using CW, SSB 

and PSK31. QSL via his home callsign.

 

- 31/10              JAPAN; 8JØWAZA 

The special callsign promotes the "National Skills Competition/      

National Abilympics" competition 2012 in Nagano. QSL cards to 

special event stations from JA are always ok via bureau.

 

- 31/10              JAPAN; 8N0CLEAN and 8N5CLEAN   

special event stations are active during the "Clean Reception 

Environment Month". QSLs via bureau.

 

- 31/10              ANGOLA; D2SG 

by MM0SSG. Activity will be limited because he is there on a work 

assignment on an off-shore oil platform. Operations will only take 

place when he is on land. Reported QSNs show activity has been on 

10 meters CW. QSL via GM4FDM, direct or by the Bureau.

 

- 31/12              JAPAN; 8J1MST  

The special event station celebrates the 40th anniversary of the      

city of Misato.

 

- 31/12              JAPAN; 8J6O AS-077 

to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the city of Omura (JCC 

4205). QSL via bureau.

- 31/12              JAPAN; 8N1TDU  

The special event station is active from the "Tokyo Denki      

University New Campus" (Tokyo Senju Campus).

 

- 31/12              JAPAN; 8J6OKAJO AS-077 

special event station to mark the 400th anniversary of Oka 

Province Castle Town (now Taketa-city JCC 4408 Jo: Castle) in the 

prefecture Oita on Kyushu (WLOTA 0963). 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             CYPRUS; P3EU  

Members of the Paphos District of the Cyprus Amateur Radio Society 

will be active to celebrate the first Cypriot Presidency of the 

Council of the European Union. QSL via 5B4AHO, direct or bureau.

 

- 31/12              ALGERIA; 7T,T7W, 7V, 7Y and 7X 

Members of the "Amateurs Radio Algeriens" (ARA - 7X2ARA) will be 

active using special prefixes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 

the Algerian Independence. A special award/diploma is available 

for obtaining 50 points by working the following stations:    

7T50I - Official Station (RC Algiers); 10 points; QSL via 7X2ARA    

7W50I - Radio Club Station from East and South East area (RC Bou-

Saada); 5 points; QSL via 7X2ARA  

7V50I & 7U50I - Radio Club Stations from the south zone (RC 

Laghouat); 5 points; QSL via 7X2ARA  

7Y50I - Radio Club Station from the West and South West area (RC 

Mostaganem; 5 points; QSL via 7X2ARA  

7X ordinary Algerian stations; 3 points  

Complete details about the award are available on QRZ.com under 

any of the above special callsigns.

 

- 31/12              MEXICO; 6DØLM 

special callsign issued to the Federacion Mexicana de Radio 

Experimentadores (FMRE) to celebrate the 80th anniversary since 

its foundation. 

 

- 31/3 2013      JAPAN; 8J1MBR AS-007 

special event call on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of 

Mobara City (JCC 1210) in Chiba prefecture in the Kanto region on

                           Honshu, WLOTA 2376). QSL via bureau.

 

- 31/3 2013      JAPAN; 8J1SPY AS-007 

HAMs are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Yachimata City (JCC 

1230). Yachimata-City is located in the Chiba prefecture (WLOTA 

2376). QSL via bureau.

 

– 10/8                PHILIPPINES; DU8/DF8DX OC-130 

from Mindanao Island (WLOTA 2803). Activity will also include an 

entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 28-29th). If time permits, 

he will activate other IOTAs in DU after the contest. QSL via 

DF8DX, direct or by the Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW.

 

14/8 – 3/9        TANZANIA; 5H3ME  

by DL4ME. Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands from 80-6 

meters using CW and the Digital modes. QSL via his home callsign.

 

15/8 – 21/8      ARUBA; P4ØNF and P4ØS 

by W6NF and his XYL K7MKL. She plans to be in the SARTG RTTY 

Contest. Outside of the contest, both operators will be casually 

active. He will be mostly on 20/15/10 meters CW, and possibly 6 

meters if they find an antenna. Listen to operator's instructions 

for QSL info.

 

15/8 – 22/8      SENEGAL; 6W/M1KTA 

Activity will be on most HF bands using CW, PSK and SSB. He also 

mentions that he will use 6 meters if open from Senegal. For more 

information and updates, visit his Blog page at:  

http://m1kta-qrp.blogspot.com/

 

17/8 – 20/8      AUSTRALIA; VI5CW OC-139 

from Kangaroo Island by VK5PAS and six other operators. Activity 

will include an entry in the International Lighthouse/Lightship

Weekend [ILLW] from Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, as well as 

operations on all HF bands using mainly SSB, with some possible 

CW. QSL via VK5PAS.

 

19/8 – 19/8      SRI LANKA; 4S7LGT AS-117 

from the Beruwala lighthouse (ILLW LK0002) on Barberyn Island 

during the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (ILLW), 

August 18-19th. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB. 

QSL via Bureau. For more info, please visit:

 
http://www.rssl.lk/photo-gallery/lighthouse-expedition/

 

18/8 – 19/8      AUSTRALIA; VK4ILH OC-137 

from Moreton Island during the International Lighthouse/

                           Lightship Weekend [ILLW] by a team of 8
Australian operators. 

Activity will take place prior to ILLW from the Cape Moreton 

Lighthouse (AU0009, WLOTA LH2987). This will be the very first 

time Cape Moreton Lighthouse has ever been activated. Also, 

Moreton Island has not been activated in almost 15 years. 

Operators mentioned are VK4MIA, VK4FPDW, VK4MBL, VK4GRA, VK4ERM, 

VK4GH, VK4IO and VK3HJ. QSL via VK4MIA, by the Bureau, direct or 

LoTW. For more details and updates, visit the following Web page:


http://www.capemoreton2012.com/

 

22/8 – 29/8      GAMBIA; C5/M1KTA 

Activity will be on most HF bands using SSB, PSK and CW (in that 

order). For more information and updates, visit his Blog page at:

                           http://m1kta-qrp.blogspot.com/

 

1/9 – 3/9           MADAGASCAR; 5R8VE AF-090 

from Nosy Alanana by F4EZG. Activity will only be on 20 and 15 

meters. QSL via F4EZG.

 

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.

 

5/9 – 19/9        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. Look at http://www.nh8s.org/  

QSL via AA4NN. 

 

6/9 – 12/9        MAURITIUS; 3B8/IW5ELA 

Alex is part of a honeymoon trip with his wife Michela that will 

take him through Corsica, Mongolia, Finland and now Africa, so 

activity will be holiday style on the bands 20/17/15/12 meters 

using CW and SSB. He will use a FT857 with 100w into a vertical 

and operate mainly CW. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by 

the Bureau. Visit his special Web page at:

                   http://www.honeymoonafrica2012.jimdo.com/

 

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.

 

13/9 – 17/9      GREENLAND; XP2I 

by OZ1BII/OU2I. Activity will be CW only. QSL via his home 

callsign.

 

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.

 

24/9 – 5/10      CONWAY REEF; 3D2C OC-112 

by YT1AD and a multi-national team of operators, AD6E, AH6HY, 

K6MKF, K6SRZ, K9CT, LZ1CG, N6NKT, N6PSE, PY5CC, RW3RN, RW4NW, 

RZ3FW, UA4HOX and WD5COV. Activity ill be on 160-2 meters using 

CW, SSB, RTTY, SSTV and PSK31. They will target European 

contacts during those periods when propagation is possible. QSL 

via YT1AD. There will be an OQRS for direct and bureau QSL cards. 

Band plan and further information can be found at 

http://www.yt1ad.info/3d2c/index.html

 

26/9 – 1/10      BRITISH VIGRIN IS; VP2V/AA7V 

from Virgin Gorda (Tortola). He mentions that he will be in the 

CQWW DX RTTY Contest (September 29-30th), and probably won't take 

a keyer/paddles and possibly a microphone. Steve states, "I have 

a G5RV and an 80/40 trap dipole which will both hang off the 

porch of one of those cliffside villas. If any time, I will try 

17 meter RTTY. Thank goodness no 160 in this contest." QSL via 

AA7V direct or LoTW. NO BUREAU QSLS. 

 

26/9 – 21/10    REUNION I; FR/DJ7RJ 

Activity will be on all bands 160-10 meters using, CW and SSB, 

and he will pay special attention to the low bands for US and JA. 

QSL direct to his home callsign. 

 

October            CHAD; TT8TT 

by a "Italian Dxpedition Team". Activity will be on 160-6 meters 

using CW, SSB and RTTY. Suggested frequencies are:

CW - 1823, 3530, 7025, 10113, 14050, 18069, 21050, 24891 and 

28450 kHz

                           SSB - 3790, 7056, 7125, 14270, 18130, 21275,
24980 and 28450 kHz

                           RTTY - 7041, 10142, 14080, 18103, 21080, 24915
and 28080 kHz

                           6m  - 50105/CW and 50105/SSB

The pilot station is IK7JWY. QSL direct via I2YSB. QSL by the 

Bureau via IK2CIO. Logs will be posted to LoTW within six months. 

A TT8TT survey (for needs), a log search and an OQRS are all 

available on their Web page at:  http://www.i2ysb.com/

                       Look for more details to be forthcoming.

                       

2/10 – 8/11      FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F6BCW OC-046, OC-067 

from various French Polynesian Islands. Activity will be holiday 

style, CW only, and using 100 watts into dipoles strung-up 

between coconut trees on the following islands:

October 2-6th - Tahiti Island (OC-046); no or very little 

activity

                           October 6-15th - Huahine Island (OC-067); 40-10
meters

                           October 15-19th - Raiatea Island (OC-067);
30/20/17 meters

                           October 19-22nd - Tahaa Island (OC-067);
40/30/20/17 meters

                           October 22-26th - Maupiti Island (OC-067);
30/20/17 meters

October 22nd(?)-November 8th - Huahine Island (OC-067); 40-10 

meters. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. 

 

5/10 – 11/10    SAUDI ARABIA; 7Z7AB AS-190 IOTA NEW! 

from Al-Dhahrah Island by a team of Saudi operators. Operators 

mentioned are 7Z1CQ, 7Z1SJ, HZ1AR, HZ1BF, HZ1BW, HZ1DG, HZ1FS, 

HZ1HN, HZ1MD and HZ1TL. More details and a Web page will be 

forthcoming. See their logo on QRZ.com.

 

16/10 – 23/10  RODRIGUES I; 3B9SP AF-017 

by a team of operators from Switerland known as the "Radio 7 

Team". Operators currently mentioned are HB9ACA, HB9BOI, HB9BOU, 

HB9BQP, HB9CYF, HB9HFN, HB9SLO, HB9TNA and HB9TYJ. The pilot 

station will be HB9ICC and the coordination in Mauritius is 

Jacky, 3B8CF. Their goal is to set up three amateur radio 

stations that can be run together on different Amateur Radio 

bands. Mostly one on CW, one on SSB and the third running special 

modes like RTTY and PSK31. They hope to use small 400 watt solid 

state amplifiers for the CW and SSB stations. Activity will be on 

160-6 meters using two 3 element Spiderbeams (20/17/ 15/12/10m), 

verticals for 40/30/20m, a Butternut HF2V for 160/80/40m and a 

Slim Jim for 6 meters. QSL via HB9ACA direct or use the OQRS on 

ClubLog. The logs will be uploaded to LotW within 6 months after 

the DX Operation.

 

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

Five different QSO confirmation possibilities are available 

including a fast track for donors. Details can be checked at The 

DXpedition Web site at http://www.mcdx.org/t30py/ 

20/10 – 24/10  PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-103 

from Emirau Island, St. Matthias IOTA Group by G3KHZ, SM6CVX, 

HB9BXE, K5WQG, DL6KVA and Non-ham Stig Nyman. Activity will 

probably be 40-10 meters using mostly CW with some SSB 

just like last year's activity. QSL via SM6CVX. They do have a 

Web page at http://www.p29ni.yolasite.com/

21/10 – 4/11    SEYCHELLES; S79LC, S79YY and S79XX AF-024 

from Praslin Island by I5IHE (S79LC), I5OYY (S79YY) and IK5RUN 

(S79XX). Activity will be holiday style on 80-10 meters using CW, 

SSB and RTTY. QSL S79LC via I5IHE direct only. QSL S79YY via 

I5OYY (direct + SASE and LoTW). QSL S79XX via IK5RUN (direct

                       + SASE and LoTW).

                       

23/10 – 29/10  NICARAGUA; YN2AA 

by N6GQ. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, and he will 

participate in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 27-28th) as a 

Single-OP/All-Band/High-Power entry. Jeff will probably use a K3 

radio and 1 KW amp into the following antennas: a Tribander, 2 

element 40m beam, wires and beverages for 80/160m. QSL via NN3W, 

by the Bureau or direct. U.S. stations, please send SASE; DX 

stations, please send SAE with GS or IRC. Bureau service will 

take time. Logs will also be uploaded to LoTW.

27/10 – 31/10  PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29NI OC-099 

from Simberi Island in the Tabar IOTA Group. Activity will 

probably be 40-10 meters using mostly CW with some SSB just like 

last year's activity. QSL via G3KHZ. They do have a Web page at 

http://www.p29ni.yolasite.com/

2/11 – 4/11      PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29 Callsign TBA OC-069 

from Lihir Island in the Lihir IOTA Group. Activity will probably 

be 40-10 meters using mostly CW with some SSB just like last 

year's activity. QSL Manager TBA. They do have a Web page at 

http://www.p29ni.yolasite.com/

6/11 – 9/11      PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-135 

from Bougainville Island by SM6CVX. QSL via his home callsign.

 

10/11 – 22/11  ST. PETER & ST. PAUL ROCKS; PTØS 

by members of the Araucaria DX Group. Operators will be PY2XB, 

PP5XX/PY5CC, HA7RY and AA7JV. The operation will have a strong 

low band focus. There will be a dedicated 160 meter station 

operating on 160 meters from sunset to sunrise. A second station 

will be on 80 and 40 meters at night. During the day they will 

operate two stations on the higher bands and 6 meters based on 

conditions. RTTY will also be supported.  They suggest on their 

Web page to please visit and check their Web site regularly for 

news updates or announcements. Like all things maritime, the 

exact dates of their travel to the rocks will be subject to the 

weather and issues related to the boat. An "Online QSL Request 

Service" (OQRS) will be set up on their Web site for both direct 

or Bureau QSLs. For direct cards via the mail, QSL via HA7RY 

(read details on the Web page). The log will be uploaded on LoTW, 

generally within 36 hours of the QSO taking place. For further 

information, please visit http://pt0s.com/

 

11/11 – 23/11  BRUNEI DARUSSALAM; V84SMD OC-088 

by a multi-national team. Activity will be on 160-10 meters, 

including the 30/17/12/6 meter bands, using CW, SSB and RTTY. They 

plan to have 15 to 18 operators with 4 to 5 stations on the air 24 

hours. Their equipment will be Icom 7000s and Elecraft K2s. 

Antennas will be 3 Spiderbeam (5 bands), 80m vertical full size, 

inverted L for 160m, vertical for 40m, vertical dipole for 30m and 

beverages for receiving. The operators mentioned are F1HRE, F5EOT, 

F6BIV, I2VGW, I8YGZ, IK2LTR, IZ2GNQ, IZ8CCW, ON7RN, UZ2HKC, 

V85AVE, V85AX, V85TX and YB3MM. QSL via IK2VUC, direct, by the 

Bureau or the OQRS. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW 4-5 months after 

the activity. A Web page is under construction and will be online 

soon at: http://www.mdxc.org/v84smd/

 

17/11 – 27/11  LORD HOWE I; VK9/homecall OC-004 

by OH1VR and OH3JR. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB 

and RTTY. Also, they will both participate in the CQWW DX CW 

Contest (November 24-25th) as two Single-Op/Single-Band (bands not 

provide) entry. QSL via their home callsigns ONLY direct (SAE + 

IRC or 2 USDs).

 

20/11 – 28/11  NICARAGUA; YN2CC 

by AJ9C. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. 

He will be in the CQWW DXCW Contest (November 24-25th) as a 

Sinlge-Op/Low-Power entry. QSL via LoTW or direct to his home 

callsign.

 

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.

 

21/11 – 3/12    BRITISH VIRGIN IS; VP2V/AA7V 

by N3DXX and AA7V. They will be in the CQWW DX CW Contest 

(November 24-25th) as a Multi-Single entry and the ARRL 160m CW 

Contest (November 30th-December 2nd) with N3DXX as a Single op 

(tentative) using the callsign VP2V/AA7V. They will run high 

power/400w for both contests. Outside of the contests, they will 

be on the WARC bands possibly, if time permits. QSL LoTW or 

direct. NO BUREAU QSLS.

 

23/11 – 26/11  MICRONESIA; V63JX OC-010 

from Pohnpei Island by JH1DVG. Activity will be on 40/20/15/10 

meters. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

 

23/11 – 27/11  WEST MALAYSIA; 9M2/E21EIC 

during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 24-25th) as a Single-

Op/All-Band entry. Look for activity before and after the 

contest. QSL direct to E21EIC. JAs QSL via JR5XPG. NO eQSLs. 

Visit his Web page at: http://www.e21eic.net/ 

 

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

 

28/11 – 9/12    AUCKLAND & CAMPBELL IS.; ZL9HR OC-037 

from Campbell Island by VK2IR (Team Leader), VK3YP (Co-Leader), 

W2LK, K5GS, K3EL, KE4KY, ZL3CW, HA5AO, VE7DS and 9M6XRO. The ZL9 

Campbell Island (NZ) is Number 15 on the current DXCC most wanted 

list. Info at http://www.zl9hr.com/ 

 

5/12 – 12/12    MICRONESIA; V63XG OC-012 

from Yap Island by JA1XGI. Activity will probably be on 20-6 

meters (especially 30/17/12m) using mainly CW, with some SSB and 

the Digital modes. QSL via JA1XGI, direct or by the Bureau. QSOs 

will be uploaded to LoTW. Look for updates and details at:

                   http://ja1xgidxvacation.blogspot.com/

 

10/12 – 5/1      S. COOK IS; E51E OC-083 

from Aitutaki Island by 5B4AIF. Activity will be holiday style 

using just basic antennas. He states, "I hope to have the HF2V 

for 40/80m. Shipped in advance everything else will travel with 

us. Inverted V's will be used for other bands unless I can get 

something 2nd hand to leave there. The radio will be a IC-7000, 

the amp will have the full legal power of 400 watts. I would like 

to operate at least SSB and RTTY, I am learning CW so if I am 

feeling able I will do some slow morse, but if no one sends 

slowly I will have to try another mode." Suggested frequencies 

are:

CW   - 1825, 3525, 7020, 10105, 14025, 18075, 21025, 24895 and 

28025 kHz

                           SSB  - 1840, 3793, 7185, 14215, 18160, 21295,
24950 and 28485 kHz

RTTY - 3630, 7035, 10145, 14090, 18105, 21090, 24925 and 28090 

kHz

                           6m  - 50105/CW and 50130/SSB

QSL via EB7DX only. He is a ClubLog user. He now has a Web page 

up and running with a "bands/modes" needs survey available at:

                   http://aitutaki2012.com/

 

March 2013      CLIPPERTON I; TX5 NA-011 

Cordell Expeditions has announced plans for a DXpedition to 

Clipperton Island. A team of up to 24 operators will be QRV under 

                           a TX5 callsign TBA for 10 days starting around 1
March. They will 

be active on all bands and modes with up to 8 stations, and will 

use an advanced version of DXA, the satellite-linked system that 

displays near-real-time log data. For the time being the team 

includes KK6EK, DL1MGB, NP4IW, DL3DXX, DJ5IW, SP5XVY and DL8LAS. 

Further information at www.cordell.org/CI/index.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 – August 12



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