[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 231
Lars Aronsson SM3CVM
sm3cvm at bredband.net
Sat Jul 28 02:01:27 PDT 2012
DX-CALENDAR V 231
The calendar is also available at
http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender
Delayed! No dates given.
ALASKA; K6VVA/KL7 NA-050, NA-004
Jul 23/24 from Barter Island (NA-050, USi AK044S, 4th Central
County) and Jul 25/26 from Endeavor Island (aka Endicott, NA-004,
USi AK046S, 2nd North Western County). He prefers working mostly
in CW on the high bands (30m-10m). Note that this schedule is
subject to change due to local weather. QSL via N6AWD. See also:
http://www.k6vva.com/iota/na172/
BENIN; TY2BP by LA0HF from Fidjrossé, Cotonou, beginning June 26th, for a
minimum of
30 days, up to 45 days. Activity will be on 20/15/10 meters. QSL
via IK2IQD.
28/7 JAPAN; 8N1TW
to mark the completion of transition to digital terrestrial TV
broadcasting in JA. "TW" implies Tower. QSL via bureau.
– 28/8 ASIATIC RUSSIA; RIØK AS-061 and AS-092
from Ostrov Ratmanova (AS-061, Big Diomede Island, RRA RR-11-04,
RDA CK-08), Ostrov Alyumka (AS-092, RRA RR-12-01, RDA CK-05) and
Ratmanova Islands & AS-092, R0K, Bering Sea Coast South group by
Members of the Russian Robinson Club. They plan to operate in CW
and SSB on all bands. Ask the operator for the QSL route.
-2 28/7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; N1EDU NA-037
from Bailey Island. He will be QRV holiday style, and "activate
several islands in Casco Bay, Maine". QSL via K1HRO.
– 29/7 JAPAN; JA8COE/8 AS-147
from Yagishiri Island (WFF JAFF-034 WLOTA 2512). Activity will
include the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 28-29th). QSL via his home
callsign, direct or by the Bureau.
– 29/7 CHINA; BY4DX/5 AS-137
from Shengsi Island by members of the Shanghai DX Club. Activity
will include an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 28-29th).
Operators mentioned are BD4CQ, BD4DYH, BD4FM, BG4GMA, BG4HRM,
BH4ACQ and ON6WFO. QSL via BD4HF, by the Bureau or direct.
– 29/7 MARIANA Is; WE8A/KHØ OC-086
from Saipan. Activity will be on 80-6 meters, but with a focus on
30/17/12 meters using CW and SSB. Suggested operating frequencies
on the 30/17/12 meter bands will be (+/- QRM):
CW - 10106, 18071 and 24901 kHz
SSB - 18136 and 24936 kHz
QSL ONLY direct to: 5-1-35, Daikaidori, Kobe, 652-0803 JAPAN.
Please do not send to the U.S. Bureau or JA Bureau. For more
details and updates, go to:
http://blog.zaq.ne.jp/kirc/category/5/
- 29/7 FRENCH GUIANA; FY5LH
by F5TND. Activity has been on 40-10 meters using SSB, RTTY and
PSK. QSL via F5KDR.
– 29/7 BRAZIL; ZV1M SA-029
from Itacuruca Island by PU1MMZ, PU1SET, PY1HS, PY1MT and PY1MX.
They will be active IOTA Contest. QSL via PY1MT.
– 29/7 BRAZIL; PR5D SA-047
from Ilha do Mel, IOTA Contest included. QSL via PY5DC, direct
only.
– 29/7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; WB8YJF/4 NA-067
from Ocracoke Island (USI NC-001S). Activity will include the
RSGB IOTA Contest (July 28-29th). Operations will be on 80-10
meters using CW, RTTY, and SSB. QSL via his home callsign,
direct (for a FAST reply) or by the Bureau.
– 29/7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; W6UX/p NA-144
from Anacapa Island by W6UX and other five operators, from around
22 UTC on 27 July until 12 UTC on the 29th. IOTA Contest included.
Look for them on 10, 15, 20, 30 (Friday only), and 40 metres. QSL
via W6UX.
- 29/7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; N8M
Look for special event station operating from the Henry
Ford/Greenfield Village (Detroit) Maker Faire. Activity will be
on all bands and modes, including the satellite and 6 meters.
Satellite operations will be active on all modes on as many
passes as possible. QSL via the info on the Ford Amateur Radio
League Web site at: http://www.k8utt.org/index.htm
– 29/7 CANADA; VX2I NA-128
from Ile Verte by a group of operators. They will operate many
stations from the lighthouse keeper's quarters, with activity on
all bands CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK63 before and after the IOTA
contest. A station will be dedicated to 6m. QSL via VE2CQ, direct
or bureau. See www.qsl.net/na128cg/
– 30/7 ASIATIC RUSSIA; RIØNZ AS-066
from Popov Island by UA0LCZ. Before the IOTA Contest he will
concentrate on CW (3507, 7007, 10107, 14017, 18067, 21017, 24897
and 28017 kHz). QSL via UA0LCZ.
- 30/7 JAPAN; JI3DST/JI1 AS-008
from Shikine Island (North Izu Island) until and 0000z, July
30th. Activity during the RSGB IOTA Contest, Take will be signing
JI3DST/1 (only). Operations will be on 40/30/20/17/15/12/10
meters using CW, SSB, FM, RTTY and PSK31. In case of heavy rain
or other conditions, the operation condition may vary, but he
will be active during the IOTA contest. QSL info for JI3DST/JI1
and JI3DST/1 is available on QRZ.com.
– 30/7 HONG KONG; VR2/W8AY AS-006
from Lamma Island by R2AD/W8AY. Activity will be on 80-10 meters
using the CW and SSB modes, and a TS-480 into a GP antennas. He
will be active in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 28-29th). QSL via
R2AD, direct or by the Bureau.
– 30/7 TAIWAN; BOØM AS-113
from Matsu Island by members of the Amateur Radio Taipei (ART).
Activity will include an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 28-
29th). Operators mentioned are BM2AAV, BV1EL, BV2DD, BV2KS,
BV2NT, BX2AB, BX4AG, VR2SA and XX9LT. QSL only via: A.R.T. QSL
Service, PO Box 73-326, Taipei, Taiwan. Visit the ART Web page
at: http://art.ham.org.tw/en/
- 30/7 BRAZIL; PW7FD and PQ7FD
Special event stations PW7FD (SSB and digital modes) and PQ7FD
(CW) will be active as a tribute to Brazil's Fire Departments.
Look for activity on 40, 20, 17, 15 and 10 metres. QSL via PS7AB,
direct and bureau, and LoTW. For more information, see:
http://www.ps7ab.com.br/pq7fd.htm
– 30/7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; KØKOC/p NA-067
from Ocracoke Island (USI NC001S, WLOTA 0466, Hyde County, NC).
He will be using a Elecraft KX3 10W QRP, most of the time
operating the Digital modes (JT65, PKS-31, RTTY), powered
by 20w sun panels and LiFo battery only. QSL via his home
callsign, direct or by the Bureau.
- 30/7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K5KUA/5 na-143
from Galveston Island. He will operate CW, IOTA Contest included.
QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
- 31/7 CHIAN; BY2HIT/2 AS-158
from Guanglu Island by a large group of operators from the Harbin
Institute of Technology ARC. QSL via BY2HIT.
- 31/7 AUSTRALIA; VK100WIQ
Celebrating one century of Amateur Radio in Queensland will be
activated by WIA affiliated clubs located across the State. All
of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau.
Direct card requests will be accepted until 31 December 2012 and
can be sent to VK100WIQ Manager, P.O. Box 343, Laidley QLD 4341,
Australia. Further information can be found in the "News and
Events" section on http://www.wia.org.au/
– 31/7 BOTSWANA; A25JK (The call is changed!)
by WB6OJB. Activity will be on HF bands, 40-10 meters using
mostly SSB with some CW. QSL direct to his home callsign.
- 31/7 ECUADOR; HC1MD
by NE8Z. He plans to activate the following areas with the
following callsigns:
HC1MD - Cumbaya (CW + RTTY)
HC1MD/HC3 - Loja (CW)
HC1MD/HC1 - Mt. Cayambe (CW)
HC1MD/HC5 - Cuenca (CW)
Activity will be on 40-10 meters operating CW, SSB and RTTY,
using a TS-50s/AT-50 with a Carolina Windom (40-10m) antenna from
Cumbaya. From all other areas he will operate portable using a
OutBacker (40-10m) antenna. QSL via K8LJG.
- 31/7 CHILE; 3G90AA
Special event callsign will be in use on all bands and modes to
celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Radio Club of Chile. QSL
via CE3AA.
– 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,
possibly with two transceivers, allowed bands alternating CW and
SSB (on 40m and up). QSL via their home callsigns or LoTW.
- 31/7 CANADA; CG3B
by members of the Niagara Peninsula Amateur Radio Club (NPARC,
VE3VM). Activity is to celebrate the 200th Bi-Centennial of
Friendship between Canada and the United States of America.
Operations has been on 80-6 meters, CW, SSB and the satellites.
Frequencies are available on QRZ.com. QSL Manager is VE3FOI. All
contacts will receive QSL via Bureau system.
– 31/7 ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; FP/VE3DZ, FP/VA2WA and TO2U
NA-032
from Miquelon by VE3DZ and VA2WDQ/VA2WA. Activity will be on 160-
6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Look for them to use the special
callsign TO2U for the CQWW VHF (July 21-22nd) and the RSGB IOTA
Contest (July 28-29th). Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1824, 3524, 7024, 10114, 14024, 18074, 21024, 24894 and
28024 kHz
SSB - 3790, 7060/7140, 14240, 18140, 21240,
24940 and 28440 kHz
RTTY - 7041, 10142, 14084, 18104, 21084, 24914
and 28080 kHz
6m - 50.104/CW and 50.115/SSB
QSL cards will be available after the DXpedition via OQRS, by the
Bureau or direct by using the PayPal system. For more details and
updates, visit: http://www.to2u.contestgroupduquebec.com/
- 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.
– 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.
– 1/8 ST. PAUL I.; CY9M
by N2WB, VE3E, EA2TA, VA3FM, EA3NT, SV2KBS, IZ7ATN, SM0MDG,
MM0NDX and AB5EB, IOTA Contest included. They will be active all
bands, modes (160-2m) with special attention on 6m and 160m, if
propagation allows. Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1826.5, 3526, 7026, 10106, 14026, 18076, 21026, 24896 and
28026 kHz
SSB - 3793, 7185, 14215, 18160, 21295, 24950 and 28485 kHz RTTY
- 7035, 10145, 18105, 21090, 24925 and 28090 kHz
6m - 50105/CW and 50105/SSB
They will have six transceivers, four amplifiers
and a wide range
of antennas. All contacts will be verified via LoTW after their
activity. The QSL Manager for the expedition is M0URX.
Information: http://www.cy9m.com/
- 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.
– 4/8 SAINT BARTHELEMY; TO2D NA-146
by HB9EOU and HB9CVC. Activity will be on 40-6 meters using SSB
and RTTY. Suggested frequencies are:
SSB - 7058/7180, 14195/14269, 18145, 21295,
24945 and 28495 kHz
RTTY - 7035, 10140, 14080, 18100, 21080, 24920
and 28080 kHz
6m - 50118 kHz
QSL via HB9EOU. For more details and udates, visit:
http://st-barth.hb9eme.ch/
- 6/8 CHAD; TT8PK
by F4EGS on HF. Activity will be limited due to his work schedule
and spare time. QSL via F4EGS, by the Bureau or direct (see
QRZ.com for details).
– 6/8 MONTSERRAT; VP2MDD NA-103
by M0AEP. G3USR will join him on the island between June 30th and
July 9th. Both operators will be active on 80-6 meters, but will
concentrate on 12/10/6 meters using CW and SSB (no digital). QSL
via their home callsigns.
– 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.
- 12/8 JAPAN; 8J9HC AS-077
special callsign to celebrate the 36th All Japan High School
Cultural Festival in Toyama (JCC 2801) on the island of Honshu
(WLOTA 2376). QSL via bureau.
– 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.
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.
29/7 – 2/8 NEW CALEDONIA; FK/JJ2NYT OC-032
from Grande Terre. Activity will be active on 40-10 meters using
CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via his home callsign.
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.
1/8 – 18/8 ST. LUCIA; J68HZ NA-108
by K9HZ. Activity is usually on 80/40/20 meters using CW and SSB.
Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 3550, 7050 and 14050 kHz
SSB - 3770, 7155 and 14155 kHz
He also suggests to watch 40 or 20 meters between 1600-2400z
daily. He will also be using his K3 radio and YP3 portable beam
for the trip! QSL via his home callsign.
2/8 – 9/8 VENEZUELA; YV5/homecall and YV7/homecall SA-035 SA-012
from Margarita (SA-012) and as YV5/homecall from Los Roques (SA-
035) by UA9YAB and UA9YPS. QSL via home calls.
4/8 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; N2OB NA-111
from Long Beach Island, Barnegat Lighthouse from about 1300-2100z
(rain date August 5th). Operation will be mostly 20 and 40 meters
SSB. QSL via N2OB.
7/8 – 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.)
8/8 – 20/8 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. Their
license covers from 160 to 6 meters, so the guys will be active
on all bands and modes, and they are even considering the possi-
bility of working on 60m and 6m. 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/
10/8 – 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.
10/8 – 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).
12/8 – 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
1/10 – 15/10 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).
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.
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 – July 28
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