[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 213
Lars Aronsson
sm3cvm at bredband.net
Sun Mar 25 02:22:54 PDT 2012
DX-CALENDAR V 213
The calendar is also available at http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender
- 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.
- 25/3 CHILE; XQ7UP
will be active from Coyhaique (Patagonia), holiday style on the HF
bands using mostly SSB, RTTY and PSK31. He will also be active
during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-25th). QSL via direct to
the address on QRZ.com.
- 26/3 EAST MALAYSIA; 9M6/OH2YY AS-051
from Pulau Layang Layang, Spratly Islands. He will be on 40-10
meters SSB, focusing 17 and 12 meters, and on Saturday & Sunday
participating in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest. QSL via his home
callsign to: Pekka Ahlqvist, Vapaalanpolku 8B, 01650 Vantaa,
Finland (or by the SRAL Bureau).
- 26/3 INDONESIA; YB8Y OC-221
>From Ohoieuw Island by a large YB-team on all bands and modes. QSL
via buro or direct to YB1GJS, Gjellani Joostman Sutama
Griya Depok Asri C-8 No. 7 Depok - Jawa Barat Indonesia 16411.
- 26/3 MARSHALL IS.; V73FW or V7/K4FW OC-028
from Kwajalein Island by K4FW. Activity will be after his work
hours for the day on Kwajalein. He states, "I'm taking a Ten Tec
Eagle out with me to use and plan to do SSB on any band that's
open and use whatever V73AX has for antennas." QSL via K4FW,
direct or by the Bureau.
- 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/
- 26/3 MADEIRA IS.; CT3/homecall AF-014
by DJ6QT, DL8OBF, RA1AGL, RC5A, RM2M, RN3A, UA1ANA and UA9MA. They
will be active as CQ3L during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-
25th) as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via DJ6QT. Look for operators to be
active before the contest as CT3/homecall. QSL via Bureau. Visit
the CR3L Santana, Madeira Island (AF-014), Web page
at: http://www.cq3l.de/
- 26/3 THE GAMBIA; C56LH
by OZ1IIL. Activity this past week has been mainly on 20/17/10
meters SSB, but he can operate on 80-10 meters using a G5RV and an
IC-746. QSL via OZ1IIL.
- 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.
- 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.
- 26/3 EASTER I.; CEØY/NL8F SA-001
CQ WW WPX SSB Contest included. He might also operate from some
other South American IOTA group before leaving Chile on 3 April.
QSL via K8NA.
- 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/
- 27/3 NAMIBIA; V55V and V5/homecall
by a group of German operators including CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(March 24-25th) as a Multi-? entry. QSL via DJ8VC. Operators
currently mentioned are DK9IP, DK6XZ, DH1TW, DL9NDS, DL3DXX and
DJ2HD. Look for operators to be active before and after the
contest. 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 their home callsign (see QRZ.com).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 28/3 CAMBODIA; XU7NPC and XU7DDD AS-133
by JA7LU and JA2VWG. Activity will be on 40-6 meters using SSB and
the Digital modes. They also plan to be active from Koh Rong
Samloem Island (AS-133) between March 26-28th. QSL XU7NPC via
JA7LU, direct or by the Bureau. QSL XU7DDD via JA2VWG direct only.
- 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/
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 28/3 MARTINIQUE; FM/RCØF NA-107
Activity will also include the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-
25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry using the callsign
TO5K. QSL via RC0F or LoTW.
- 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.
- 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 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./
- 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/
- 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.
- 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.
- 6/4 MAYOTTE; FH/DL7BC and TO7BC (from March 23rd) 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
- 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
- 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.
- 11/4 TURKS & CAICOS IS.; VP5/W5CW NA-002
from Providenciales. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW and
SSB. He also plans to be in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-
25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry and using the
callsign VP52V. QSL direct to his home callsign (QRZ.com address)
at PO Box 88, Morris, OK 74445-0088 U.S.A.
- 14/4 GUAM; KH2/JS6RRR OC-026
Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, FM, RTTY and
PSK31. QSL via JS6RRR.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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/
- 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
- 15/6 AZERBAIJAN; 4JSØNG and 4KSØNG
The Ministry of Communications in Azerbaijan issued the two
special calls due to the Eurovision Song Contest. QSL via RU3SD.
- 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
26/3 - 8/4 NORFOLK I.; VK9N/ZL1RS OC-005
from Duncombe Bay, Norfolk Island. His activity will be 6 meters -
Monitoring and calling CQ on 50.110 MHz SSB and 50.1106 MHz CW. He
may also be on 6m EME, but at moonrise and moonset only. His
equipment will be an IC-706mk2g, HB PA and HB stacked Yagis. QSL
only direct to his home callsign. For more details and an
operating schedule, go to http://www.qsl.net/zl1rs/vk9n.html
26/3 - 10/4 MICRONESIA; V63AAZ and V63BAC OC-011
from Weno Island by SA0AAZ and SA0BAC. This is a diving holiday
trip, and all radio work will be limited. Activity will be on the
HF bands using CW and SSB. Equipment is an IC-7000 with 100w into
some wire type antenna with ladder feed. He also suggests to
please go easy on them because they are "only ordinary hams with
ordinary standards, so please adjust operation technique and speed
accordingly." QSL both via SA0AAZ.
27/3 - 29/3 URUGUAY; CX5DNT
by ON5NT. QSL via ON5NT
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/
30/3 - 3183 URUGUAY; CW5GI SA-039
from Gorriti Island by members of the Radio Club Uruguayo and the
Uruguay DX Group. Operators mentioned are CX1SI, CX2AM, CX2RU,
CX3AN, CX3BV, CX3CE, CX4AAJ, CX4CR, CX5DNT (ON5NT), CX6VM, CX7CO
CX8FB. QSL via ON5NT.
30/3 - 7/4 SENEGAL; F8ATS/6W
from Le-Calao, La Somone. Activity will be holiday style probably
on all HF bands. QSL via the Bureau is preferred.
1/4 - 15/4 HAWAII; NH7DX OC-019
from the Big Island by KL7JR and XYL WL7MY. Activity will be on
80-10 meters, and they are celebrating the 18th anniversary of the
U.S. Islands awards program. QSL via KL7JR (QRZ.com address).
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 and a OQRS will be available. Updated news, log search
and propagation at http://www.mdxc.org/8r1py/
6/4 - 10/4 SWAZILAND; 3DAØFC
by ON4AEO and several other operators from Belgium and South
Africa. They plan to operate SSB, RTTY and PSK on 80-10 metres.
QSL via ON4CJK, direct or bureau. Further information can be
found at http://www.filipstattooshop.be/Swaziland2012/
7/4 - 9/4 AMERICAN SAMOA; KH8/N9YU
from Pago Pago by YT1AD.
8/4 - 16/4 MONTSERRAT; VP2MFF, VP2MUN, VP2MVO, VP2MLR, VP2MQR, VP2MTM and
VP2MYZ
by the "Buddies in the Caribbean" mini-DXpedition. They will be
limited to 100 watt or less low power radios and the Buddipole
portable antenna systems. The eight operators are W3FF (VP2MFF),
N7UN (VP2MUN), KB9AVO (VP2MVO), W7DGP (VP2MLR), N7QR (VP2MQR),
K2GSJ (VP2MTM) and N2YYZ (VP2MYZ). There will be several villa
stations in operation on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, and RTTY or
PSK. At the same time, several teams will be battery-only, field
portable either from Montserrat beaches or scenic mountain tops.
QSL via LoTW, eQSL, or mail to the operator's home callsign (SASE
required).
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).
9/4 - 11/4 SAMOA; 5W7A
from Apia by YT1AD.
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/
They will try to have as many RTTY QSOs with NA/SA as much as
possible. The team will have 4 stations using Spider Beams and a
Layang Special. Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1811, 3511, 7011, 10121, 14011, 18071, 21011, 24891 and
28011 kHz
SSB - 3791, 7081, 14160, 18130, 21275, 24940 and 28405 kHz
RTTY - 3521, 7031, 10141, 14081, 18101, 21081, 24921 and 28081
kHz
6m - 50101/CW and 50110/SSB
Special Notes:
1. All frequencies are 9M0L transmitting frequency. They will
announce
listening Frequency when QRV.
2. 80m RTTY: They will listen 3590 and up for EU.
3. 40m SSB: They will announce listen up 7100 for US.
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/
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.
13/4 - 20/4 ROTUMA; 3D2R
by YT1AD.
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/
16/4 - 30/4 SAINT BARTHELEMY; TO3X NA-146
by ON4CIT and ON4BEC. Activity will be on 40-6 meters using mostly
SSB and RTTY with some CW. They will look for JA staions every day
during 2300-0200z on 15/12/10 meters on SSB and RTTY. QSL via
ON4CIT, direct or by the Bureau. An online log will be available
at ClubLog, as well as an OQRS. Log will be uploaded to LoTW later
in the year. For more details and suggested frequencies, see the
TO3X Web page at http://www.dxpedition.be/TO3X.html
ADDED NOTE: Wim, ON4CIT, is looking for operators for the next
DXpedition at the end of 2012 or 2013 to Togo (5V) and to Benin
(TY). If interested, contact him at on4cit at telenet.be
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 AUSTRALIA; VK8BI OC-185
from Bremer Island by VK8AS. Activity will be on 20/17/15/12/10
meters running 400 watts into a Spiderbeam yagi. Operation will be
SSB only. However, he does have the capability of running
PSK31/RTTY at rare moments. He states that "OC-185 was last
activated in 2004 for two days and prior to that in 1999 and is
only claimed by 20% of IOTA program participants. A strong focus
will be on North America and Europe. Full operation details are
available at QRZ.com which gives details of the blog site that
outlines best operating times to different regions of the world."
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.
19/4 - 24/4 VIET NAM; XV4LC
by VK6LC. Activity will be on 17/20 meters only, using CW and SSB
(portable station and experimental new Mekong Delta site). QSL via
VK6LC only direct. He does NOT use the QSL Bureau.
21/4 - 5/5 VANUATU; YJØVK OC-035
from Efate Island by VK3QB (team leader), VK3HJ, VK3GK, VK3GHM,
VK3CBV and VK2CA. Activity will be on all HF bands 160-10 meters,
with an emphasis on 30/17/12 meter bands using CW, SSB, and
RTTY/PSK31. They do plan to have three stations on the air as
often as possible. QSL via VK2CA, direct or by the Bureau. LoTW
log upload will be available on completion of operation. For
updates, visit the YJ0VK Web page at
http://yj0vk.odxg.org/yj0vk2012/default.html
22/4 - 4/5 OGASAWARA; JD1BMH AS-031
from Chichijima Island by JG7PSJ. Activity will be on 160-10
meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via the Bureau to JD1BMH or
direct to JG7PSJ. Visit his Web page for more details
at: http://sapphire.es.tohoku.ac.jp/jd1bmh/
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.
29/4 - 5/5 OGASAWARA; JD1BLY AS-031
from Chichijima Island by JI5RPT. Activity will be on 80-6 meters,
including the satellites, using CW, SSB and the Digital modes (NO
6m EME). QSL via his home callsign JI5RPT. His log search will be
available on his Web site at: http://www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/
He will also use Twitter to inform his real-time activities at:
http://twitter.com/jd1bly/
29/4 - 5/5 OGASAWARA; JD1BLC and JD1YBT AS-031
Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL both
callsigns via JP1IOF.
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.
30/4 - 4/5 MICRONESIA; V63AZ OC-010
from Pohnpei Islands by JH3AZC. Activity will be on 160-6 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via JH3AZC. ADDED NOTE: "The Daily DX"
reports that he will head to Guam after his V63AZ operation and be
active as W2AZ/KH2 between May 5-6th.
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/
9/5 - 16/5 around ALASKA; KL7RRC/p NA-240
from Bethel County IOTA Group, the last new IOTA in Alaska, by
members of the Russian Robinson Club (RRC) with the support of the
Bethel Amateur Radio Club (BARK). The group's main reason for this
activation is to participate in the RSGB IOTA Marathon. See
details at http://www.rsgbiota.org/marathon/index.php
QSL via UA9OBA (Europe/Russia) and N7RO; either manager can
confirm any contact. More details, updates and "real time team's
location" can be seen at http://www.na-234.com/
17/5 - 23/5 MACAO; XX9 AS-075
from Coloane Island by EA5BZ, EA1ACP, EA5CEE, EA5FX, EA6DD,
EA7FTR, EB5BBM, EB7DX and F5VLY. They will be active on 160-6
metres CW, SSB and RTTY with at least 3 stations at the same time
on different bands and modes. QSL via EB7DX and LoTW. Further
information at www.adxg.org/xx9/
20/5 - 26/5 ALGERIA; 7U5ØND
Members of the Djelfa Radio Club (7X2VFK) will activate to
celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Algerian independence and
the 20th anniversary of the Djelfa Radio Club. Activity will take
place during the 4th International Ham Meeting in Djelfa. Details
are available on <QRZ.com>.
23/5 - 29/5 BELIZE; V31UB
by KU5B. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, and RTTY.
He will also be in the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 26-27th) as a
Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL direct to his home callsign or LoTW.
11/6 - 22/6 TANZANIA; 5H9CP
by NK8O/VE3ISD. He states, "I am primarily a CW operator. QRP and
straight key operators, please be ready! After fighting through
pile-ups with my QRP station at home, I understand the challenges.
The rig on this trip will be an Elecraft KX3 and antenna arrays
will depend on the trees, how high I can get the ropes to go, and
whether a dipole, loop, or vertical will be the
best for the site from which I choose to operate. Times and
frequencies will be published [QRZ.com] before my departure for
Tanzania, but they definitely will not be written in stone.
Operating times will depend entirely on my responsibilities and
schedule at the Nyakato Health Center." QSL via NK8O.
22/6 - 25/6 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; KV4T/p, KI4GGJ/p AJ4T/p, W4CCF/p and
KJ4AVG/p NA-213
from Dauphin Island. KV4T/p will be on 17 meter CW and AJ4T/p on
20 meter SSB. The others operators will activate the other bands,
depending on the propagation. QSL via the individual operator's
home callsign.
10/7 - 17/7 ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; FP/KV1J NA-032
from the Island of Miquelon (NA-032, DIFO FP-002 WLOTA 1417, Grid
GN17). Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and
PSK31 (but primarily CW, SSB and RTTY). He will generally be on
the highest frequency band that is open, and he may try 6 meters
if there is an indications of openings. Also, look for him on the
satellites, weather permitting. He will also be in the IARU HF
Contest (July 14-15th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Mixed-Mode/High-
Power entry. QSL via KV1J, direct or by the Bureau and also LoTW.
For more details and updates, check out his Web page at
http://www.kv1j.com/fp/July12.html
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.
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. A Web page is currently under construction
which will provide updates as they become available
at: http://www.nh8s.org/
QSL via AA4NN.
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.
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
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. The DXpedition Web site will be launched in a couple of
days at http://www.mcdx.org/t30py/
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.
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 25
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