[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 211
Lars Aronsson
sm3cvm at bredband.net
Sun Mar 11 07:13:41 PDT 2012
DX-CALENDAR V 211
The calendar is also available at http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender
- 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.
- 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.
- 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/
- 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/
- 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.
- 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).
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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/
- 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).
- 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/
- 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/
- 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.
- 22/3 JAPAN; 8N5KOCHI AS-076
from Kochi on Shikoku. The special event station is active to mark
an ARISS school contact. QSL via 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 26/3 HONDURAS; HR9/DF8AN NA-057
from the islands of Utila and Roatan (both count for NA-057). His
preferred mode is CW. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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).
- 5/4 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.
- 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
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 using 2-3 stations and
vertical antennas. QSL via VU2SWS. An OQRS for both direct and
bureau cards will be provided by ClubLog. The logs will be
uploaded to LoTW by 30 April. More details at
http://www.dxcoffee.com/at2dw./
15/3 - 3/4 LESOTHO; 7P8PB
by EI7CC holiday style. QSL via EI7CC, direct or bureau. He plans
to upload his log to LoTW and Club Log on a daily basis.
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 - 22/3 FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/JI1JKW OC-066
from Rangiroa. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
18/3 - 27/3 BOTSWANA; A25CF, A25JR, A25DS and A25KW
K5LBU (A25CF), N5JR (A25JR), VE7DS (A25DS) and VE7MID (A25KW) 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 (QSL
via K5LBU). 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. QSL via home calls.
19/3 - 25/3 NAMIBIA; V5/homecall
by GI4FUM, GI8MIV, GI4DOH and DM3BJ. They will operate CW, SSB,
RTTY and PSK31, and will also participate in the CQ WW WPX SSB
Contest as V55B. All QSLs for this operation should go via GI4FUM.
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). Thirteen
operators will be active on 160-6 metres CW, SSB and RTTY with
four stations. Log search and further information can be found at
http://9m0l.legendchew.com/
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.
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
The expedition to Mali has been postponed indefinitely for
security reasons 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 11
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