[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 210.1

[Lars Aronsson]

DX-CALENDAR V 210.1
The calendar is also available at http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender

SENEGAL; 6V7SIX (Now 6m!). Members of the Saly Amateur Radio Club Station (ADRASEC) 
in Mbour will activate the special callsign 6V7SIX to celebrate 
the newly allocated band 50-51 MHz in Senegal, recently obtained 
at WRC-12. This is a temporary authorization valid until the new 
ITU Radio Regulations (WRC-12) come into force, normally by the 
end of 2012. The 6V7SIX Radio Club operators will be listening to 
50.110 MHz (Intercontinental calling frequency) and 50.210 MHz 
(French calling frequency). The 6V7SIX callsign is the first, and 
for now, the only station authorized to operate on the 6-meter 
band in Senegal. 6V7SIX is proud to be sponsored by the UK Six 
Meter Group (UKSMG) and InnovAntennas. QSL via eQSL and LoTW only.

- 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.

- 5/3 BAHAMAS; C6A/W2ML NA-001 
from Nassau. He is there on vacation and to be in the ARRL DX SSB 
Contest (March 3-4th). Activity will be on all bands using CW, SSB 
and PSK-31. QSL via the W2 Bureau or direct to his home callsign.

- 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.

- 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 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/

- 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.

- 7/3 TURKS & CAICOS IS.; VP5/WAØMHJ 
Activity will be on 160-10 meters, as well as 6 meters, using CW 
and RTTY. QSL via LoTW or via WA0MHJ, direct or by the Bureau

- 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.
- 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.

- 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.

- 9/3 NEPAL; 9N7BM 
by JA8BMK. He will operate holiday style on 80-10 metres CW, SSB 
and RTTY. QSL via JA8UWT, direct or bureau.

- 9/3 BAHANAS; C6AEA (CW) and C6AAJ (SSB and digital modes) NA-080 
from Grand Bahama by N3EA and WA2EAJ. QSL both via W3HNK.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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 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

- 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 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.

- 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).

- 16/3 GHANA; 9G1AA 
from the Dormaa Hospital by PA3DEW and PA3FQX. Activity is usually 
and mainly on 20 and 15 meters SSB. QSL via PA3ERA, direct or by 
the Bureau.

- 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. 

- 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.

- 18/3 CHAD; TT8ES 
by IV3FSG. Activity will be on the HF Bands using SSB and the 
Digital modes. Most of her activity this past week has been on 
20/15 meters. QSL via IK3GES.
- 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/

- 20/3 The GAMBIA; C5AVT 
by ON4AVT. He will operate PSK only, mainly on 15 metres. QSL via 
home call, direct or bureau.

- 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.

- 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 
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.

- 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.

- 31/3 ANTIGUA; V21FS and 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. Visit the Web site at 
http://www.qsl.net/dl7afs/

- 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/

- 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).

- 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.

- 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.

- 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 

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 - 12/3 KUWAIT; 9K2F AS-118 
from Failaka Island by members of the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society 
(9K2RA). QSL via 9K2HN. For updates, visit the KARS's Web page at 
http://9k2ra.net/

7/3 - 14/3 NIGERIA; 5N7Q 
by DF8DX. He is there for maintenance work on a broadcast station. 
Activity will be on 40-10 meters using one of the 
largest fully rotatable huge broadcasting antennas on modes CW and 
SSB. QSL via DF8DX, direct or by the Bureau. All QSOs will be 
uploaded to LoTW.

7/3 - 14/3 VIRGIN IS.; NP2/NØTG, NP2/N1SNB and NP2/AA4VK 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 - 15/3 DOMINICA; J79SZ NA-101 
by G7SOZ. Activity will be mainly CW with some SSB, and he does 
plan to be an entry in the RSGB Commonwealth Contest (March 10-
11th). QSL via G7SOZ, direct or by the Bureau. He does use the 
LoTW. For more details, visit http://www.g7soz.net/

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 - 12/3 VIET NAM; 3W4JK AS-128 
from Phu Quoc Island by SP5APW plans to be active holiday style 
(requested call 3W4JK). He will operate SSB, PSK31 and RTTY on 40-
10 metres, plus 6 metres if time and conditions allow.

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 - 13/3 LESOTHO; 7P8GF 
by ZS6AYU. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters, CW only 
and using just 100 watts into a vertical. QSL via ZS6AYU (see 
QRZ.com).

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 - 11/3 WEST MALAYSIA; 9M2/JI3DST 
between 0000z, March 10th and 0900z, March 11th. Activity will be 
on 80/75/40/30/20/17/15/12/10/6 meters using CW, SSB and FM (no 
RTTY/PSK). He states that in case of heavy rain or other 
conditions, the operation's condition may vary. QSL 9M2/JI3DST via 
JI3DST.

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.

14/3 - 8/4 DEM. REP. OF CONGO; 9Q6/ZS4U 
Activity will be limited as work permits, mainly on the weekends 
and some days during the week between 1300-1500z. Operations will 
be on 40/20/15/10/6 meters using dipole antennas and operating CW, 
SSB and PSK31. QSL via K3IRV.

14/3 - 16/4 VIET NAM; XV2RZ 
by OH4MDY (OX3RZ/XU7MDY/XV2MDY). Activity is usually on 80-6 
meters using the "normal modes" (CW and SSB). However, he states 
that this time he will focus on the Digital modes. QSL only direct 
via OH4MDY with a SASE and 2 USDs. His log will be available 
online at http://www.clublog.org/

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/

15/3 - 22/3 AZERBAIJAN; 4KØCW 
by DL6KVA. Activity will be CW only on all HF bands (depending on 
the band conditions) using 100 watts into a 84m long wire (from 
Vlad's, 4K9W, QTH). He also plans to participate in the Russian 
DX Contest (March 17-18th) as a Single-Op/Low-Power/CW entry. QSL 
via DL6KVA (Bureau OK). Logs will also be uploaded to LotW.

15/3 - 31/3 INDIA; AT2DW AS-175 IOTA NEW   
from the island of Bet Dwarka (Bet Shankhodar) by VU2SWS, VU2IZO, 
VU2NKS, VU2CDP, VU2NXM, VU2LX and VU2JHM. They will be QRV on 80-
10 metres CW, SSB and digital modes. More details and a Web page 
are forthcoming.

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

16/3 - 28/3 SENEGAL; 6V7Z 
by RA9FW and UA9CDC. Their activities will include the Russian DX 
Contest (March 17-18th) and the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-
25th) as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via RA9FW, direct or by the 
Bureau.

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.

20/3 - 27/3 INDONESIA; YB8Y OC-221 
from Ohoiew Island by YB8XM and a team of 17 operators. Activity 
will be on all bands, 160-6 meters, using CW, SSB and RTTY. The 
team plans to be active in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-
25th) as a Multi-2 entry. Operators and Technicians mentioned 
YB0AKM, YB0AZ, YB0JS, YB0ECT, YB0KVN, YB0BUI, YBB0TD (Team 
Leader), YC0LOW, YC0TSU, YB0YJ, YD1JZ, YD1XUH, YB1CCF, YB1GJS, 
YB1PR, YB9YZ (Team Leader), YB9WR, YB9VBS, YB9VA, YB1MH, YD1GCL, 
YD1MRI, YD1ORZ, YB8XM, (Team Leader), YB8VM, YC0VKI, YC0LLY, 
YC0KVM, YD1LUX and guest Op WK1S/JA1PBV. QSL via YB1GJS, direct or 
by the Bureau. For more details, see: http://yb8y.com/

20/3 - 27/3 ARUBA; P4ØW SA-036 
by W2GD including the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-25th). 
Operations outside of the contest are usually on 160m and 30/17/12 
meters as time permits. QSL via LoTW or direct to N2MM. Logs will 
be loaded on LoTW upon his return to the USA.

21/3 - 26/3 SURINAME; PZ5P 
by RX3APM. Activity will include the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 
24-25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via UA4LU 
or LOTW.

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 - 28/3 BURKINA FASO; XT2VWT, XT2IVU, XT2AEF and XT2VVO 
by a group of Japanese operators, JA3VWT (XT2VWT), JA3IVU 
(XT2IVU), JH3AEF (XT2AEF), JO3VVO (XT2VVO) and possibly other JA 
operators. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and the 
Digital modes. QSL via their home callsigns, direct or by the 
Bureau. Their was some indication that the XT2CEFIG club station 
may also be activated.

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

23/3 - 26/3 S. COOK IS.; E51EWP  
from Rarotonga. Activity will be on all bands, including 60m, 
using CW, SSB, but with an emphasis on RTTY because there is a 
high demand for RTTY. 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/
23/3 - 28/3 EAST MALAYSIA; 9M8Z OC-088 
from Sarawak by 9M6DXX. Activity will include the CQWW WPX SSB 
Contest (March 24-25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. 
QSL Manager is M0URX. QSL direct (w/SAE plus IRC or 2 USDs), by 
the Bureau, or LoTW. Direct or Bureau QSLs may also be requested 
using the M0URX Online QSL Request Service (OQRS) at: 
http://m0urx.com/oqrs/

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/

4/4 - 11/4 VIRGIN IS.; KP2/AG1LE NA-106 
from the Radio Reef Contest Station (KP2M). Look for updates on 
his Blog page at http://ag1le.blogspot.com/

5/4 - 8/4 GUYANA; 8R1PY 
by PY2TNT and PY2WAS. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, including 
30/17/12 meters, using CW and SSB. QSL via PY2WAS, direct or by 
the Bureau.

8/4 - 27/4 S. COOK IS.; E51GMH and E51BKM OC-013, OC-083 
from Rarotonga Island (OC-013) and Aitutaki Island by VK4FI and 
VK4WR. Their main band of interest is 6 meters, and for the HF 
bands, 40/20/17/15/12/10 meters. They will use and IC-706 and a 
FT-450 into a 5 element Yagi for 6m and a OCF Dipole. Modes will 
be CW and SSB only, no amplifiers - 100 watts only. QSLs go to 
VK4FI (see QRZ.com info - 2 USDs for postage).

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.; E51EWP 
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/

12/4 - 27/4 MALI; TZ5T 
by I2YSB, IK2CIO, IK2CKR, IK2DIA and IK2HKT. Activity will be on 
160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Suggested frequencies are: 
  CW   - 1823, 3505, 7005, 10106, 14025, 18075, 21025, 24895 and 
28025 kHz 
  SSB  - 3780, 7056/7180, 14195, 18145, 21295, 24945 and 28495 kHz 
  RTTY - 7041, 10142, 14080, 18103, 21080, 24915 and 28080 kHz 
  6m   - 50105 kHz CW, SSB and Beacon 
QSL via I2YSB direct to: Silvano Borsa, Viale Capettini 1, 27036 
Mortara, Italy. QSL by Bureau to IK2CIO. A OQRS is available 
online at their Web page. Official website: http://www.i2ysb.com/ 

13/4 - 18/4 MEXICO; 6H6IARU  
Members of the Grupo DXXE will activate the special event 
callsign. Operations will be on all bands between 160-6 meters, as 
well as the amateur radio satellites from different Grid Locators 
throughout Mexico. Activity is to celebrate the 87th anniversary 
of the founding of the International Amateur Radio 
Union (IARU), and to celebrate "World Amateur Radio Day" on April 
18th. This year's theme for the "World Amateur Radio Day" is 
Amateur Radio Satellites. QSOs with this station are valid for the 
IARU Region 2 award, the various FMRE awards and the DXXE award 
<http://www.dxxe.org/>. QSL via N7RO or LoTW.

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/

18/4 - 23/4 VIRGIN IS.; KP2/W6DXO NA-106 
from Cruz Bay, St. John Island. Activity will be holiday style 
operation. This is not a real DXpedition, but rather Ham radio 
tacked on to a snorkeling trip. He will traveling light: IC706IIG 
and a vertical antenna. I've used this set up all over the world 
with great success and it fits into a simple roller suitcase. I'll 
concentrate on 17m and 20m CW and SSB. QSL via KF6JOQ.

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.

9/5 - 14/5 ARUBA; P4ØX (CW, Digital) and P4ØU (SSB) SA-036 
by JH3PBL as P40U, JA3AVO as P40X and two other operators have 
their callsigns pending and will operate SSB only. QSL via their 
home callsigns. For more details and updates, watch  
http://ja3avo.blog81.fc2.com/

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.

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

22/9 - 6/10 HAWAII; KH6/VK2IR and KH6VK2NN 
This will be a holiday style DXpedition with the family, and they 
plan to operate 40-10 meters. They also hope to meet some of the 
local hams in the area. QSL via VK2IR.

25/9 - 6/10 CONWAY REEF; 3D2C OC-112 
by YT1AD and a multi-national team of operators. They will be 
active on all bands and modes. QSL via YT1AD. Further information 
can be found at http://www.yt1ad.info/3d2c/index.html

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

IOTA-frequencies
CW: 28040, 24920, 21040, 18098, 14040, 10115, 7030 and 3530.
SSB: 28560, 28460, 24950, 21260, 18128, 14260, 7055 and 3755.
The frequencies are NOT exclusive to IOTA!
IOTA net Saturdays at 1300z on 14260 and Sundays at 1300z on 21260!

SM3CVM 2012 - March 05