[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 209
Lars Aronsson
sm3cvm at bredband.net
Sun Feb 26 09:07:20 PST 2012
DX-CALENDAR V 209
The calendar is also available at http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender
- 26/2 EQUATORIAL GUINEA; 3C6A AF-010
from Malabo (Bioko Island) by EA5BYP and EA5KM. They plan to
operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-6 metres. QSL direct to EA5BYP,
Elmo Bernabé Coll, P.O.Box 3097, 03080 Alicante, Spain. They are
looking for sponsors for this very expensive operation. For more
details and updates, watch the Web page at:
http://www.gdgdxc.net/3c0e/index.php
- 26/2 ANTARCTIC ACTIVITY WEEK
The aim of this annual event is to promote worldwide interest in
the Antarctic continent. Special event callsigns (QSL via
operator's instructions) are expected to be aired during this
year's AAW from the following countries:
Canada VA3WAP, VA7AAW, VB3A
England GB0ANT
France TM9AAW, TM9WAP
Italy II0WAP, II1MNA, II2ANT, II3ANT, II3MNA, II5ANT,
II7ANT, IO5ANT, IP2ANT, IP8AAW, IR0ANT, IR1ANT,
IR1SP, IR2IR, IR7ANT
Lithuania LY10ANT
Romania YQ0ANT, YQ8ANT
Spain AO1POL, AO5ANT, EG1SPA
Switzerland HB9ICE
The Netherlands PA6ANT, PC12ANT
USA K4A, K4K, N5T
Complete information on the AAW can be found at
hyyp://www.waponline.it/
- 26/2 ARGENTINA; LU1EEZ/D, LU7CAW/D, LU4DIS/D and LU9ACJ/D SA-055
from Martin Garcia Island during the South American Lighthouses
Weekend (24-26 February). QSL via LU1EEZ.
- 26/2 BELIZE; V31RU and V31TF
by DO5ALX and DG7RO. Activity will be on 30/17/12 bands using SSB
and RTTY. There is a possibility that they will enter the CQ WPX
RTTY Contest (February 11-12th). QSL via their home callsigns.
- 26/2 BELIZE; V31RR
by AA4NC (W4MR). Activity will be on CW, SSB, RTTY, and the
30/17/12 bands. His activity will include the ARRL DX CW Contest
(February 18-19th). QSL via AI4U.
- 26/2 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K6PV/6 NA-066
from Santa Catalina Island (USI CA016S, WLOTA 2912, Los Angeles
County, CA) by N6HE, K6JW, NZ6L, AB6SY, AB9A, AI6DF and KG6WVF.
Activity will be on 20 meters SSB mostly, with some on 40 meters
SSB. They will also be in the NAQP RTTY Contest (February 25-26th)
and the CQWW 160m SSB Contest (February 24-26th). They also plan
to be om 160/80/40/20/15/10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and
possibly PSK31. QSL direct to QRZ.com address for K6PV.
- 27/2 PACIFIC ISLAND TOUR
by F4BKV as following:
E51BKV - February 9th; Rarotonga Island (OC-013), South Cook
Islands.
E51BKV - February 10-15th; Mangaia Island (OC-159), South Cook
Islands.
E51BKV - February 16th; Rarotonga Island (OC-013), South Cook
Islands.
FK/F4BKV - February 18-25th; Ouvea Island (OC-033), New
Caledonia.
FK/F4BKV - February 26th; Noumea (OC-032), New Caledonia.
HL2/F4BKV - February 27th; A briefly stay in Seoul, South Korea.
Activity from all locations will be on 40-10 meters using SSB and
the Digital modes (RTTY/PSK31). His equipment will include an
Elecraft K3 with 500w amp, monoband VDA (vertical dipoles array)
for 17/15/12/10m and monoband verticals for 40/30/20m. QSL via his
home callsign and LoTW. For more details, updates and an online
log search, visit: http://www.f4bkv.net/
- 27/2 BRAZIL; PV2PC and ZX2S SA-028
from Sao Sebastiao Island by PT2OP and PY2XB. QSL PV2PC via PT2OP
and ZX2S via PT7WA.
- 27/2 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; WA2USA/4 NA-085
Activity will be on all HF bands. QSL via WA2USA, direct or by the
Bureau. Visit his Web site at: http://www.wa2usa.com/
- 27/2 GREENLAND; XP2I NA-018
from Kangerlussuaq by OZ1BII. He will operate CW only.
- 28/2 SOLOMON IS.; H44XB OC-047
from Guadalcanal Island by W1XB. Activity is expected to be
limited to his spare time. Operations will be QRP (5 watts) on
20/15/10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign.
- 28/2 ASCENSION I.; ZD8Z and ZD8R AF-003
by N6TJ and N6ND. Look for ZD8Z to participate in the ARRL DX CW
Contest. QSL ZD8Z via AI4U, QSL ZD8R via N6ND.
- 28/2 ANTARCTICA; OR4TN
from the Princess Elisabeth Station (WAP BEL-02 by ON5TN. QSL via
ON5TN. Updates on OR4TN can be found regularly on
http://www.qrz.com/db/or4tn/
- 29/2 MAYOTTE; FH8NX AF-027
by F6GNT. Activity will be on 20-10 meters using SSB. QSL direct
to: Phillip Ward, 36 Totorosa 2, Labattoir 97610, Mayotte. Also,
QSL via eQSL.
- 29/2 SWAZILAND; 3DAØPW
by G3SWH and EA5ARC (G3OLU). The two will be using a single
callsign (TBA) and will operate CW only on 80-10 metres with two
stations. QSL via G3SWH, preferably via the OQRS facility on
Phil's web site (http://www.g3swh.org.uk/), otherwise direct or
bureau. Subject to a good Internet connection, there will be on-
line log on Phil's web site and daily uploads to LoTW. They have a
webpage at www.g3swh.org.uk/3da0pw.html
- 29/2 ANTARCTICA; VP8DMH
from Halley Station V by M0PRL. "The short summer season will
obviously be very busy, especially with the commissioning of the
new station, but my intention is to put both the old and new base
on the air as time permits", he says. QSL direct to M0PRL.
- 29/2 BRAZIL; ZY78AA
Celebrating the Brazilian Amateur Radio League's 78th anniversary,
the Federal LABRE station (PT2AA) will be active using the special
callsign. All of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the
bureau. Direct cards should be sent to PT2AA.
- 29/2 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC; HI7/F5NBK, HI7/F4GEJ and HI7/F0GQX NA-096
from Punta Cana by F5NBK, his daughter Laura F4GEJ (14 years old)
and son Mathias F0GQX (10 years old). They expect to operate
holiday style on SSB and digital modes. QSL via home calls, direct
or bureau.
- 1/3 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29FR
by I2KRR, a volunteering technical support person to the Catholic
mission in Vanimo, on the north coast of the main island. Activity
will be on 40/20/15 meters SSB. Operations will be limited to the
local evenings, plus Saturday and Sunday afternoons. QSL via
I2RFJ, direct or by by the Bureau. PLEASE no IRCs. For more
details about P29FR, see QRZ.com
- 2/3 PALAU; T88XH and T88XG
by JA0EKI and JJ0LUH. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW,
SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and JT65. They will have 1k amp, yagi and dipole
antennas. QSL both callsign via JA0EKI.
- 5/3 JAPAN; 8J6HAM AS-077
special event station for the 11th Nishinihon (or West Japan) Ham
Fair. QSLs for QSOs on HF via bureau, QSLs for satellite QSOs via
JA6PL.
- 6/3 SENEGAL; 6V7T
by F5RAV. Activity will probably be on SSB and PSK31, and on 160-
10 meters (including 17 and 12m with a dipole only). He will also
be in the French REF SSB Contest (February 25-26th) and the ARRL
DX SSB Contest (March 3-4th). QSL only direct to his home
callsign. See details on QRZ.com. He will also try to be active as
C56/F5RAV (or possibly another callsign) from Banjul, The Gambia
(C56), between the two weekends (February 27th, and March 3rd,
2012) with some other operators from Europe.
- 7/3 GRENADA; J38A and J37RO
by K4LTA and XYL K4UPS. Activity will be active on 160-10 meters.
Look for K4LTA to be active as J38A during the ARRL DX CW Contests
(February 18-19th) as a Single-Op entry. QSL via LoTW or direct to
their home callsign. NO Bureau.
- 8/3 BARBADOS; 8P9CI and 8P9CK NA-021
by W1USN (8P9CI, QSL via home call and LoTW) and AA1M (8P9CK, QSL
via home call). They plan to operate CW, SSB and PSK31.
- 10/3 SRI LANKA; 4S7KKG AS-003
by DC0KK. His preferred modes are CW and digital modes (RTTY, PSK
and WSJT). QSL via home call (after the direct requests are
processed, he will confirm all of the remaining QSOs through the
bureau).
- 10/3 MONTSERRAT; VP2MSN, VP2MOM and VP2MXO NA-103
by DL2RNS (VP2MSN), DL7JOM (VP2MOM) and DM2XO (VP2MXO).QSL via
home calls.
- 10/3 GUANTANAMO Bay; KG4 NA-105
Look for the following operators to be active:
February 4-18th - KN4KL (KG4KL); activity on SSTV, RTTY, SSB, PSK
and possibly CW.
February 6-14th - WB4DNL (KG4DL); activity will be mostly on CW.
February 6-23rd - W4WV (KG4WV); activity on SSB, PSK, RTTY and
possibly CW.
February 18-25th - N4SIA (KG4AS); activity on CW, SSB, RTTY and
PSK.
February 25th-March 3rd - KD4OS (KG4OS); activity on CW and SSB.
February 25th-March 10th - K4MIL (KG4SS); activity on CW, SSB and
RTTY. QSL all callsigns via their home callsigns.
- 11/3 SRI LANKA; 4S7KKG AS-003
by DC0KK. Activity will be mainly on CW and the Digital modes. QSL
via DC0KK, by the Bureau or direct (see QRZ.com). LoTW on request.
All QSLs for all QSOs will be sent via the QSL Bureau.
- 11/3 BELIZE; V31YK
by DL2AYK. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, possibly 6 meters,
using CW, SSB, RTTY and possibly some PSK31. He also plans to be
active in the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 3-4th) as a Single-Op
entry. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.
- 13/3 DOMINICA; J7Y NA-101
by K1LI. Activity will mainly be focused on the ARRL DX SSB
Contest (March 3-4th). QSL via his home callsign.
- 13/3 GUADELOUPE; FG/F6ITD NA-102
Activity will be on SSB and the Digital modes. He plans to visit
the following two islands: Basse Terre Island (February 9-20th)
and La Desirade Island (February 20th-March 13th). QSL via his
home callsign, by the Bureau or direct.
- 14/3 ST. VINCENT; J88DR
by G3TBK. Activity will include the ARRL DX CW Contest (February
18-19th) and the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 3-4th) as a Single-
Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. He will also be in the RSGB's 74rd
Common-wealth Contest (March 11-12th). Activity outside of the
contest will be on all HF bands, especially 30/17/12 meters, using
CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via G3TBK, direct or by the RSGB Bureau.
- ca 15/3 MINAMI TORISHIMA; JG8NQJ/JD1 OC-073
QSL via bureau or direct to JA8CJY.
- 15/3 THE GAMBIA; C56XA
by G3XAQ. He will operate CW on the HF bands. The trip is
primarily to take part in the RSGB Commonwealth Contest. QSL via
G3SWH.
- 15/3 BELIZE; V31SU
by N7MSU. Activity will be mainly 40-20 meters using CW, SSB and
PSK31. Operations will be from various locations which including
Caye Caulker, Orange Walk Town, San Ignacio and Gales Point. QSL
via his home callsign, by the Bureau or direct (see QRZ.com for
address and instructions).
- 26/3 GUATEMALA; TG8/WØOR
He will operate mostly CW, with some SSB as time permits. He plans
to take part in the ARRL DX CW Contest, and to try to get on 160m.
QSL via home call.
- 28/3 ST. KITTS & NEVIS; V47JA NA-104
from the Calypso Bay, St. Kitts by W5JON. Activity will be on 80-6
meters (including 60m) using a Kenwood TS-590S, Yaesu FT-857D, and
SB200 Amplifier. Antennas include: a 80-10m Multi-band Dipole, and
metal roof mounted S9, 18' and 31' Verticals and 3 element Yagi
for 6m. His operations will include the ARRL International DX SSB
Contest (March 3-4th), and CQ WPX SSB Contest (March 24-25th) as a
Single-Op/All-Band entries. XYL Cathy (W5HAM) will occasionally
operate as V47HAM. ALL QSLs go to W5JON. Also LoTW.
- ca 30/3 ANTARTICA; CE9VPM
from Chilean Air Base Presidente Gabriel Gonzalez Videla by
CE3VPM. Activity will be on 20 metres and possibly other bands.
- 30/3 ANTARCTICA; KC4AAC AN-012
Palmer Station on Anvers Island by KD0MUM. He plans to operate on
20 metres in his spare time. QSL via K1IED.
- 31/3 JAPAN; 8J1YMS AS-007
from Honshu Island from the opening of the "Yoshikawa Minami
Station", built by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). QSL
via JARL bureau.
- 31/3 JAPAN; 8N1JARL, 8N5JARL, 8N8JARL, 8N9JARL and 8NØJARL
The occasion is the conversion of the JARL of an "Incorporated
Association" into a "General Incorporated Association" in the
course of a reform. QSL via bureau.
- 1/4 AFGHANISTAN; T6BP
by 9A3PM from Kabul Airport. Activity will be limited as he is a
member of the Croatian Army and operations will only take place
during his spare time. Look for him to be on the HF bands using CW
and the Digital modes. QSL via 9A6AA.
- 1/4 MEXICO; XE3/K5ENS NA-045
from Isla Mujeres. Look for him around 14260 kHz during his
evening hours. QSLling instructions at
http://www.qrz.com/db/K5ENS/
- 14/4 GUAM; KH2/JS6RRR OC-026
Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, FM, RTTY and
PSK31. QSL via JS6RRR.
- ca 16/4 MINAMI TORISHIMA; JG8NQJ/JD1 OC-073
In his spare time he will operate mainly CW with some SSB, running
50 watts "in order not to interfere with the weather station
equipment". QSL via JG8NQJ (bureau) or direct to JA8CJY.
- 30/4 KENYA; 5Z4RH
by IK8VRH is working in Kenya. Requested callsign is 5Z4RH.
- 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/
- 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
- 29/7 FRENCH GUIANA; FY5LH
by F5TND. Activity has been on 40-10 meters using SSB, RTTY and
PSK. QSL via F5KDR.
- 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
28/2 - 11/3 ANNOBON I.; 3CØE AF-039
by EA5BYP and EA5KM. They plan to operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-
6 metres. QSL direct to EA5BYP. Elmo Bernabé Coll, P.O.Box 3097,
03080 Alicante, Spain. For more details and updates, watch the Web
page at: http://www.gdgdxc.net/3c0e/index.php
28/2 - 20/3 The GAMBIA; C5AVT
by ON4AVT. He will operate PSK only, mainly on 15 metres. QSL via
home call, direct or bureau.
28/2 - 28/3 ST. KITTS & NEVIS; V47JA NA-104
by W5JON. Activity will be on 80-6 meters SSB, including 60
meters. He plans to operate in both the ARRL International DX SSB
Contest (March 3-4th) and the CQ WPX SSB Contest. The station's
equipment is a Kenwood TS-590S, Yaesu FT-857D, and SB200
amplifier. Antennas are a 80-10m multi-band dipole, metal roof
(called "Galvalume", which the vertical uses as the ground
radials) with mounted S9 (18 ft. and 31 ft. verticals) and a 6m 3
element yagi. Look for his XYL W5HAM, to also be active
occasionally as V4/W5HAM. All QSLs go to his home callsign, W5JON.
Also LoTW.
22/2 - 6/3 MARIANA IS.; AHØ/AE6YW OC-086
from the Saipan by JI1DSO. Activity will be on 80-6 meters
including the satellites. QSL via JA6GMC.
29/2 - 7/3 MADEIRA IS.; CT9/hc AF-014
by DJ0IF and SP7VC, during the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 3-4th)
as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via DJ6QT. They will be active before
and after the contest. QSL via their home callsigns. Checkout the
CR3L station's Web page at: http://www.cr3l.de/
29/2 - 9/3 NEPAL; 9N7FOX
by JA8BMK. He will operate holiday style on 80-10 metres CW, SSB
and RTTY. QSL via JA8UWT, direct or bureau.
29/2 - 13/3 ST HELENA; ZD7XF AF-022
by G3TXF. The two main purposes of this trip are to take part in
the RSGB's Commonwealth (BERU) Contest on 10-11 March, and to
operate as much as possible on 160 and 80 metres CW. The journey
to St Helena is via Ascension Island, where it is expected there
will be some occasional operation on the higher WARC bands as
ZD8XF. QSLs via G3TXF (bureau cards can be requested by emailing
qsl[@]g3txf.com) and LoTW.
1/3 - 4/3 GRENADA; J37K
by AC8G. Since he will be in the ARRL DX SSB Contest during the
weekend, he plans to work non-USA/Canadian stations on March
1st and 2nd. QSL to AC8G direct with SASE. Logs will be put in
LoTW shortly after his return to stateside.
1/3 - 8/3 BAHAMAS; C6AZZ
by K4IIO/GM0IIO. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, mainly CW with
some SSB. His activity will also include the ARRL DX SSB Contest
(March 24-25th). QSL via K4IIO, direct only.
1/3 - 10/3 CAYMAN IS.; ZF2AG/ZF8 NA-016
from Little Cayman by AD8J. He will operate CW and SSB on 20-10
metres. QSL via AD8J, direct or bureau, and LoTW.
1/3 - 20/3 GHANA; 9G1AA
by PA3DEW and PA3FQX. They will be active again from the Dormaa
Hospital as time permits. QSL via PA3ERA, direct or bureau.
2/3 - 16/3 GUADELOUPE; TO11A NA-102
by F6GWV and F6HMQ, ARRL DX SSB Contest included. They also plan
to be QRV on 6 metres. QSL via F6HMQ.
3/3 - 4/3 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; W4/VA3RA NA-058
from St Simons Island by VE3IKV. QSL via VE3IKV, direct or bureau.
3/3 - 8/3 GUATEMALA; TG7/NC2N
ARRL DX SSB Contest included. He will operate holiday style on 80-
10 metres CW, RTTY and SSB. He will upload his logs to LoTW as
soon as possible; paper QSLs via W3HNK or RW6HS.
3/3 - 17/3 ST MAARTEN; PJ7/AA9A
on a Caribbean holiday tour with the family. Activity is limited
to spare time on 40-10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via AA9A and
LoTW.
4/3 - 4/4 TANZANIA; 5H3MB
by IK2GZU, will once again return to the "Mission Ilembula" to do
some work at the new hospital and orphanage. He plans to be active
during his spare time on the HF bands. He will use his FT-100 and
the mission's TS-850 into a tri-band 3 element beam (20/15/10m)
fixed on Europe and a vertical or dipole for the other bands. QSL
via IK2GZU, direct or by the Bureau. Also, LoTW (after his return
home).
5/3 - 18/3 ST MAARTEN; PJ7PT NA-105
by SP9PT, SP2EBG, SP2GKS, SP3GEM, SP3HLM and SP9-31029. Activity
will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via SP9PT. For
more details and updates, visit the PJ7PT Web site at:
http://www.pj7pt.com/
5/3 - 23/3 JAMAICA; 6YØA
by N2KW. He will be a serious entry in the Commonwealth Contest
[BERU] (March 10-11th). Outside of the contest, his preference is
CW, and he will try to work areas that are "propagation
challenged" to the Caribbean. QSL via Kappy, WA4WTG. Kappy is a
stamp collector, so please put your unwanted stamps in the
envelope.
5/3 - 31/3 ANTIGUA; V21ZG NA-100
by DL7AFS and DJ7ZG. Their holiday activity will be focused on 15-
6 meters, looking for JA and QRP stations, operating mainly on
SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via DL7AFS.
7/3 - 12/3 VIET NAM; 3W4JK AS-128
from Phu Quoc Island by SP5APW. Activity will be holiday style on
40-10 meters using SSB, PSK31 and RTTY, with possible operations
on 6 meters. He use a Elecraft K3 with microKEYER II and Buddipole
antennas. For updates, watch his blog http://as-128.blogspot.com/
7/3 - 14/3 VIRGIN IS.; NP2/N 157TG and NP2/N1SNB NA-106
from St. Croix. Activity will be on all bands and modes including
60 meters. QSL via N0TG, direct or Online Request
(http://www.N0TG.com/
7/3 - 24/3 TONGA; A35YZ
by DK1BT, DK7LX, DL4WK, DL7KL, DL7DF, DL7UFN, DL7UFR, SP3CYY and
SP3DOI. Activity will be active on 160-6 meters using several
station operating on CW, SSB with one station exclusively
dedicated to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. QSL via DL7DF, direct or by the
Bureau.
8/3 - 13/3 CHATHAM IS.; ZL7/VO1AU OC038
He will operate CW and SSB, including an entry in the RSGB
Commonwealth (BERU) Contest on 10-11 March. QSL via VO1MX.
8/3 - 15/3 BERMUDA; VP9/G3PJT
Activity will include the RSGB Commonwealth Contest 2012. QSL via
his home callsign. For more details, see http://www.beru.org.uk/
8/3 - 4/4 MADEIRA IS.; CT9/DL3KWR and CT9/DL3KWF AF-014
They plan to operate mostly CW and digital modes with a focus on
12, 17 and 30 metres. QSL via home calls. E-mail requests for
bureau cards can be sent to dl3kwr[@]darc.de or dl3kwf[@]darc.de
respectively.
9/3 - 12/3 HONDURAS; HR5/NC2N
He will operate holiday style on 80-10 metres CW, RTTY and SSB. He
will upload his logs to LoTW as soon as possible; paper QSLs via
W3HNK or RW6HS.
10/3 - 5/4 DEM. REP. OF CONGO; 9Q6/ZS4U
by ZS6TQ/ZS4U. Activity will be limited, probably mainly on the
weekends and some days during the week between 1200-1600z because
of his work duties. Operations will be on 40/20/15/10/6 meters
using CW, SSB and PSK31. QSL via his home callsign.
12/3 - 28/3 SEYCHELLES; S79NEN AF-024
from Mahe and La Digue Islands by DL5NEN and XYL DO5NEN. They are
calling this a "Honeymoon Dxpedition". Look for activity to be in
the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-25th). QSL via DO5NEN.
12/3 - 30/3 CURACAO; PJ2/DK5ON SA-099
Activity will be on 40-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL
via his home callsign.
15/3 - 21/3 FIJI; 3D2YA OC-156
from Yageta Island, Yasawa IOTA Group by JA1NLX. Activity will be
on 80-10 meters, mainly CW, possibly RTTY and SSB. QSL via his
home callsign. He will QSL all QSOs via Bureau. The log will be
uploaded to LoTW when he returns home. Direct QSL will be welcomed
with SASE (1 IRC or 2 USDs). Further information can be found at
http://ja1nlx-aki.blogspot.com/
16/3 - 21/3 MEXICO; XF1AA NA-189
from Isla Isabel by a team of ten operators. Activity will be on
160-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. Operators
mentioned are XE2AA, XE2AU, XE1AY, XE2AMS, XE2AMZ, XE2AY, XE2AUD,
XE2AI, XE2ARM and XE2ARV. QSL via IT9EJW.
16/3 - 23/3 SAO TOME & PRINCIPE; S92DX, S9CW and S9SX AF-023
from Ilheu das Rolas by K0KKO and K0GUV. Activity will be on the
HF bands and 6 meters. They plan to have two 6 meter stations on
the air (50.105/SSB and 50.105.7/CW). They also plan to use EME.
No other details were provided. For updates, watch:
http://www.k0kko.net/pb/wp_5bd6e10c/wp_5bd6e10c.html
17/3 - 23/3 INDIA; ATBDW AS-175 IOTA NEW
from the island of Bet Dwarka (Bet Shankhodar) by VU2SWS and other
six operators will be active with a special callsign with no
number. They will be QRV on 80-10 metres CW, SSB and digital
modes. Further details are expected in due course.
17/3 - 23/3 MACAO; XX9 AS-075
from Coloane Island by nine members of the "A DX Group". Operators
mentioned are EA5BZ (Team leader), EA1ACP, EB5BBM, EA5CEE, EA5FX,
EA6DD, EA7FTR, EB7DX and F5VLY. Activity will be on 160-6 meters,
including the 30/17/12 meter bands, using CW, SSB and RTTY, with
at least 3 stations on the air at the same time on different bands
and modes. Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1823, 3523, 7023, 10103, 14023, 18073, 21023, 24893 and
28023 kHz
SSB - 1825, 3780, 7065/7160, 14145, 18145, 21295, 24945 and
28495 kHz
RTTY - 7035, 10140, 14080, 18100, 21080, 24921 and 28080 kHz
6M - 50103/CW and 50115/SSB kHz
A survey is available on their Web page for most wanted
bands/modes. The group's callsign will not be announced until the
beginning of their DXpedition. QSL via EB7DX, direct or by the
Spanish Bureau. All QSOs will be confirmed via LoTW. For more
details and updates, visit the ADXG Web page at:
http://www.adxg.org/xx9/
17/3 - 27/3 NAMIBIA; V5/DJ2HD
Activity will probably be on all bands 160-10 meters using CW, SSB
and RTTY, but with a focus on 160/80/40m and RTTY. QSL via his
home callsign (see QRZ.com). ADDED NOTE: DK9IP, DK6XZ and DH1TW
will join him and be active as V55V during the CQ WPX SSB Contest
(March 24-25th). QSL V55V via DJ8VC.
17/3 - 29/3 CAPE VERDE; D44TRS
by N6KT. Details of activity were not provided, but he will be
active as D4A during CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-25th). QSL via
KU9C.
18/3 - 27/3 BOTSWANA; A25CF and A25DS
by K5LBU (A25CF), VE7MID, (A25DS) and another operator to be named
later will be active from the Lotsane Safari Lodge. The group
plans to be active in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-25th) as
A25HQ. They will have about 3 rigs and a log periodic plus wire
antenna covering 160 meters and up. Look for more details to be
forthcoming.
21/3 - 27/3 ARUBA; P4/DF7ZS SA-036
Activity will be casual, but main operations will be during the CQ
WPX SSB Contest (March 24-25th) using the callsign P41P. QSL
P4/DF7ZS via DF7ZS. QSL P41P via W3HNK.
21/3 - 27/3 BONAIRE; PJ4/hc and PJ4Z SA-006
Inclusive CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-25th), they will use the
contest callsign PJ4Z as a Multi-2/High-Power entry. Operators are
K4BAI, WW4LL, NA4BW and W4DXX. Their activity will be on CW, RTTY,
and SSB outside the contest using their PJ4/homecalls. QSL via
K4BAI. Requests for bureau cards may be sent to <k4bai at att.net>.
The PJ4Z logs will be uploaded to LoTW and probably some of the
non-contest logs too.
21/3 - 6/4 MAYOTTE; FH/DL7BC AF-027
His activity will include an entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest,
possibly using a TO callsign. QSL via the info on QRZ.com or Web
site at http://www.qslnet.de/member/dl7bc/index.htm
24/3 - 6/4 GUINEA-BISSAU; J52EME and J52HF
from Cumura (Locator IK21DT) by I3LDP (Team Leader, SSB, RTTY,
6m), IK3IUL (CW, SSB, RTTY), IZ3BUR (SSB, RTTY), I3VJW (CW, SSB,
RTTY), IK3RBE (SSB, RTTY, 6m), IK2VVD (SSB, CW), IK3VZJ (RTTY,
SSB), IK3ESB (SSB, CW, RTTY, 6m) and IZ3STA (SSB, RTTY, 6m).
Operations will be based mainly on RTTY and CW modes, but that
doesn't mean that they will not be active on SSB. They will be
present in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-25th). The suggested
frequencies are:
CW - 3520, 7020, 10105, 14020, 18075, 21020, 24895 and 28020
kHz
SSB - 3780, 7065/7160, 14150, 18150, 21300, 24945 and 28430 kHz
RTTY - 3580, 7050, 10140, 14080, 18100, 21080, 24920 and 28080
kHz
6m - Skeds only for both CW and SSB (See Web page for
details.) QSL via I3LDP, direct or by the Bureau. For more info,
visit the J52 Web site at:
http://www.ari.verona.it/veronadxteam/en/index.htm
24/3 - 14/4 REUNION I.; FR/F5UOW and TO2R
by F5UOW. During this period he will also use the callsign TO2R
between March 26th and April 9th. Activity will be limited to his
free time on 40-10 meters mostly on CW. QSL via F5UOW, direct or
by the Bureau.
28/3 - 10/4 N. COOK IS.; E51M OC-014
from Manihiki Atoll by DJ8NK, DJ9HX, DJ9KH, DK9KX, DL6JGN, PA3EWP
and SP3DOI. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-6 metres
with five stations. QSL via DJ8NK, direct or bureau. Further
information, including an OQRS for direct/bureau cards, can be
found at http://www.manihiki2012.de/
2/4 - 9/4 TONGA; A35XG
by JA1XGI. Activity will be on 20-6 meters (especially 30/17/12m)
using mainly CW, with some SSB and the Digital modes. He is
expected to use a 2 element beam on the HF bands.
Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 10115, 14015, 18080, 21015, 24895 and 28015 kHz
SSB - 14175, 18135, 21260, 24940 and 28450 kHz
DATA - 10140, 14088, 18102, 21088, 24920 and 28088 kHz
QSL via JA1XGI, direct or by the Bureau. QSOs will be uploaded to
LoTW. He now has a Web page up for his A35XG operation at:
http://www.geocities.jp/a35xgtonga/
2/4 - 9/4 CURACAO; PJ2/hc SA-099
by PA7JWC and YL PD7DB. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW,
SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via LoTW or to their home callsigns. More
details and updates are available at: http://www.pa7jwc.nl/
3/4 - 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.
4/4 - 11/4 SWAZILAND; 3DAØFC
by ON4AEO, ON7BK, ZS6AYC, ZR6APT, ZS6GC, ON4CJK, ZS6EB, ON3AEO,
ZS6ACT and ZS5LH. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using SSB, RTTY
and PSK. Suggested frequencies are:
SSB - 3780, 7063, 14185, 18136, 21290, 24930 and 28490 kHz
RTTY - 3590, 7040, 10149, 14084, 18104, 21084, 24924 and 28084
kHz
PSK - 7038, 14072, 18102, 21072, 24922 and 28122 kHz
QSL via ON4CJK, direct or by the Bureau. A 3DA0FC Web site is
currently under construction that will include an online log at:
http://www.filipstattooshop.be/Swaziland2012/
10/4 - 24/4 EAST MALAYSIA; 9MØL AS-051
from Pulau Layang, Layang Island (Swallow Reefs) by members of the
Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitter Society (MARTS) and the 9M4SDX
Team. Tentative dates are between April 5-17th, with operations
divided between 3 teams of operators: Team A: April 5- 17th, Team
B: April 5-11th and Team C: April 10-17th. The current team
consists of 9M2TO (Project Coordinator), 9M2CLN (Team Leader
Malaysia), JE1CKA (Team Leader Japan), 9W2SWC (Web Master), 9W2AVI
(T-Shirt Designer). QSL direct to 9M2TO: 9M0L TEAM PENANG, PO BOX
125 GPO 10710, Penang Island, MALAYSIA or by the Bureau to
Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitter's Society (MARTS). More
details will be forthcoming. A Web page is up but still under
constructions at http://9m0l.legendchew.com/
11/4 - 14/4 S. COOK IS.; E51MCW
from Rarotonga by the E51M DXpedition. Activity will be on all
bands, including 60m, using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via
DJ8NK, direct or by the Bureau. Online QSL Requests Service (OQRS)
for the Bureau and direct cards can be made after April 20th. For
more details, see the E51M Web page at:
http://www.manihiki2012.de/
15/4 - 18/4 CHILE; 3G7C SA-018
from Chiloe Island by CE3CT, CE3FZ and LU1FAM. They will have two
stations active on CW, SSB and RTTY, with a focus on 30 metres and
the low bands. QSL direct to CE3FZ (Pedro Barroso, P.O. Box 3159,
Santiago, Chile). Further information can be found at
http://3g7c.blogspot.es/
18/4 - 23/4 AUSTRALIA; VK8PDX/p OC-185
from Bremer Islets by VK4LDX/VK8PDX. He will use his Spiderbeam
tri-bander (for 20/15/10m) on a 10m Spiderbeam mast. Modes will
probably be on SSB, PSK31 and RTTY (he doesn't do CW). QSL via his
home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. He does not use eQSL or
LoTW. For updates, watch his Blog Web page at
http://oc185.blogspot.com/
29/4 - 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.
30/4 - 4/5 PALAU; T88RF
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 - February 26
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