[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 219
Lars Aronsson
sm3cvm at bredband.net
Sun May 6 02:09:02 PDT 2012
DX-CALENDAR V 219
The calendar is also available at
http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender
- 6/5 GUAM; W2AZ/KH2 OC-026
by JH3AZC. QSL via homecall.
- 6/5 CANARY IS.; EG8WFF
from the Biosphere Reserve of Gran Canaria. They will operate CW,
SSB and RTTY on all bands from the island's central mountains
(1350m a.s.l.). QSL via EA8AKN.
- 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/
- 6/5 MEXICO; 6J5M
for the Cinco de Mayo festivities, celebrating the 150th
anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. QSL via XE1AMF. Information
on the relevant award can be found at
http://150.puebladx.org/150/Bienvenida.html
- 6/5 BAHAMAS; C6AGW NA-001 NA-048 NA-054
from New Providence, Bimini Islands and the Berry Islands by
I2VGW. He plans are to operate holiday style on 80-10 metres RTTY,
PSK31 and SSB. QSL via I2VGW, direct or bureau. Log search and
further information can be found at http://www.mdxc.org/c6agw/
- 7/5 JAPAN; JS6RRR and JA5DUR/JS6 AS-079
from Miyako Island between 0900z, April 26th and 0000a, May 7th.
Activity will be on 160-6 meters (including 30/17/12m) using CW,
SSB, FM, RTTY and PSK31. In case of heavy rain or other
conditions, the operation may vary. QSL JA5DUR/JS6 via JA5DUR and
JS6RRR via JS6RRR. The Bureau is the best. Please check QRZ.com
for detail.
- 7/5 CHINA; BY1WXD/5 AS-138
from from Gulangyu Island by BA4TB and a team of operators. QSL
via BA4TB.
- 7/5 FERNANDO DE NORONHA; PYØFM SA-003
by PP5XX and PY2ZEA (OH2MM). They operate CW and SSB in their
spare time. QSL via PP5XX.
- 7/5 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K5KUA/5 NA-143
from Galveston Island, Texas State East group. He will be QRV only
in CW. QSL via homecall.
- 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
- 12/5 HAITI; HH8/EA3OW
from Jacmel in Southern Haiti. Activity will be limited and during
his free time because of his work. Operations will be on 40-10
meters using SSB, RTTY and other Digital modes. His equipment is a
Kenwood TS-480sat and dipole antenna. QSL via his home callsign,
by the Bureau or direct. Visit his Web page at
http://ea3ow.wordpress.com/
- 12/5 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; W2H
The activity will be in memoriam of the 75th anniversary of the
Hindenburg disaster, which took place as the German passenger
airship "Hindenburg" caught fire and was destroyed during its
attempt to dock at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station. W2H will be
operated from Lakehurst on 6 May, the actual date of the
anniversary. See qrz.com for QSL information.
- 13/5 MOZAMBIQUE; C91JR
by ZS6JR (C91JR) and ZS6DJD, will be active for 7 to 10 days
starting on May 3 or 4 from the small lake Shai Shai about 400 km
north of the capital Maputo using verticals on 40m-10m (maybe also
80m or 6m) and a Hexbeam. ZS6DJD callsign could be C91JD or C91DJ
or C91DN. Preferred frequencies are on 20m: 14210, 14200, 14195,
14190 kHz; 15m: 21280, 21275, 21270, 21265, 21250 kHz; 10m: 28450,
28470,28500 kHz. QSL for C91JR only direct via GI4FUM, QSL for
ZS6DJD via homecall.
- 15/5 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K1A
by KA1SKY to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the first
American in space. QSL via KK1KW.
- 15/5 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; 1x1 callsigns
Celebrating the CTRI Contest Group's 20th anniversary, twenty-six
members will operate using individual 1x1 callsigns. Operations
will take place from from the States of Connecticut (K1C, K1Q,
K1R, K1T, N1M, N1Q, W1A), Rhode Island (K1B, K1D, K1G, K1J, K1K,
K1L, K1O, K1U, K1W, N1H, N1R, W1M, W1R, W1W, W1Y), Massachusetts
(K1N, K1V, W1B) and Vermont (K1M). QSL via NG1G.
- 17/5 YEMEN; 7O6T AS-028
from Socotra Island. They plan to have six stations on the air (5x
Elecraft K3 and Kenwood TS-590). Activity will be on 160-10 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY. Operators mentioned are /RA9USU (Team
Leader), RA3AUU (Co-Leader), K3LP (Co-Leader), UA3AB, R3FA, R7LV,
RM2M, RL3FT, UA4HOX, JT1CO, N6PSE, WD5COV and YT1AD. Suggested
frequencies are:
CW - 1824, 3504, 7004, 10104, 14024, 18074, 21024, 24894 and 28024
kHz
SSB - 1845, 3780, 7065/7180, 14145, 18145, 21295, 24945 and 28495
kHz
RTTY - 7035, 10140, 14080, 18100, 21080, 24920 and 28080 kHz
QSL via UA3DX. More details about OQRS/Direct/Bureau/ LoTW will be
available during the course of DXpedition. The 7O6T operation does
have a Web page: http://www.yemen2012.com/index.php
- 18/5 CURACAO; PJ2/DH2AK and PJ2/DL1THM SA-099
active holiday style. They plan to operate mainly SSB on 15-20
metres. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau.
- 22/5 DEM. REP. OF CONGO; 9Q0HQ/7
by UV5EVJ, active in CW and SSB on 80m-10m from Lubumbashi during
his spare time. He is part of the UN mission MONUSCO. QSL via
homecall.
- 30/5 CANADA; VC2CBS30
to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the incorporation of the
Sorel-Tracy ARC (VE2CBS). QSL via VE2DWE.
- 12/6 VIET NAM; XV2W
by W6NWS in CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK on 80m-10m. Look for him to be
active limited time on 80-10 meters (no 60M) using CW and RTTY, as
well as SSB if noise in the house permits. His sunset is about
1120z and his sunrise is about 2300z. He states, "I am usually on
.022 or .028 for CW and .085 for RTTY if they are not already
busy. On 80m, I am usually on 3.512 MHz listening up 1. I am
limited to 10.1 to 10.11 on 30m." QSL via his home callsign, by
the Bureau or direct. Logs are posted to LoTW and eQSL usually
within a day.
- 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.
Listen also for other special calls: 4JS0NG, 4J7SONG, 4JR0SONG,
4KS0NG, 4J1SONG, 4K2012SONG, 4K1SONG, 4J12SONG, 4J9SONG, 4K9SONG,
4K4SONG, 4K12SONG, 4K8SONG, 4K6SONG, 4J4SONG and 4J5SONG.
28/7 JAPAN; 8N1TW
to mark the completion of transition to digital terrestrial TV
broadcasting in JA. "TW" implies Tower. QSL via bureau.
- 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.
30/9 JAPAN; 8J7EQ
the special event station remembers last year's big earthquake in
Japan in all modes on HF until Sep 30. QSL via bureau.
- 31/12 JAPAN; 8J6O AS-077
to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the city of Omura (JCC 4205).
QSL via bureau.
- 31/12 PHILIPPINES; 4GØLD
Look for special event station to celebrate the 50th anniversary
of the Philippine Amateur Radio League (PARL). QSL via the Bureau.
Also, the PARL is sponsoring a commemorative Diploma for amateur
radio stations that have established two-way communications with
at least twelve (12) QSOs with PARL members. Look for more details
at http://www.dx1l.dxhams.net/events.htm
- 31/12 MEXICO; 6DØLM
special callsign issued to the Federacion Mexicana de Radio
Experimentadores (FMRE) to celebrate the 80th anniversary since
its foundation.
7/5 - 13/5 BERMUDA; OH1VR/VP9 and OH1ZAA/VP9 NA-005
They will be QRV in CW and SSB on HF and 6m. QSLs via homecalls,
OH1VR/VP9 only direct.
7/5 - 18/5 SOMALIA; 6OØCW
by I2YSB, IK2CIO, IK2CKR, IK2DIA, IK2HKT and IK2RZP. They plan to
operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-6 metres with four stations. QSL
via I2YSB (direct) or IK2CIO (bureau), plus LoTW within six
months. Further information, online logs and OQRS can be found at
http://www.i2ysb.com/
8/5 - 14/5 ARUBA; P40X, P40U, P4/JA3DFM and P4/JA3OPB SA-036
by JA3AVO (P40X)and his wife JH3PBL (P40U), JA3DFM (P4/JA3DFM)
and his wife JA3OPB (P4/JA3OPB). They plan to be QRV on 160-6
metres CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via home calls.
9/5 - 11/5 St. MAARTEN AND SAINT MARTIN; PJ7/G4MFW and FS/G4MFW
by ZS1FJ/9V1FJ/G4MFW. Look for him to be on 40/20/17/15/10 meters
SSB only. QSL all via 9V1FJ.
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/
10/5 - 13/5 BRAZIL; PY7RP/6 SA-080
active holiday style from Tinhare Island. He will operate CW and
SSB using 100 watts and wire antennas. QSL via home call.
10/5 - 14/5 ALASKA; KL7RRC/p NA-240
from Pingurbeck Island by N3QQ, NL8F and possibily a third one.
Look for them to be signing on 40-6 metres CW and SSB. QSL via
N7RO and UA9OBA. Look at http://www.na-234.com/ fore information.
10/5 - 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/
10/5 - 17/5 DOMINICA; J79RZ, J79JF, J79YK, J79KT and J79YL NA-101
by JA8RUZ (J79RZ), JF1UOX (J79JF), JK1KHT (J79YK), JN1THL (J79KT)
and JQ1LCW (J79YL). They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 10, 12,
15, 20, 30, 40 and possibly 80 metres. QSL J79RZ via JA8RUZ, all
others via JN1NDY.
11/5 - 13/5 JAPAN; JF6TEU and JA6VDB AS-067
from Uji Island. They plan to operate CW and SSB on 80-12 metres,
They might also be QRV on 160m, 10m, RTTY and PSK31. QSL direct or
bureau.
11/5 - 16/5 MALDIVES; 8Q7NK, 8Q7IC, 8Q7TE, 8Q7CJ and 8Q7ZS AS-013
from North Mahe Atoll by JA2AAU (8Q7NK), JA2AIC (8Q7IC), JA2ATE
(8Q7TE), JA2LSS (8Q7CJ) and JA2ZS (8Q7ZS). Activity will be on
160-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via their home
callsigns, by the Bureau or direct.
11/5 - 31/5 BELIZE; V31XB NA-073
from Caye Caulker by VE2XB. He will be active on all bands. QSL
via home call.
12/5 - 14/5 SABA & ST. EUSTATIUS; PJ5/G4MFW
by ZS1FJ/9V1FJ/G4MFW. Look for him to be on 40/20/17/15/10 meters
SSB only. QSL all via 9V1FJ.
15/5 - 16/5 SAINT BARTHELEMY; FJ/G4MFW
by ZS1FJ/9V1FJ/G4MFW. Look for him to be on 40/20/17/15/10 meters
SSB only. QSL all via 9V1FJ.
15/5 - 23/5 SEYCHELLES; S79RR
by DJ9RR from Mahe Island. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10
meters using CW and RTTY. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau
or direct or LoTW.
17/5 - 20/5 CURACAO AND BONAIRE; PJ2/G4MFW and PJ4/G4MFW
by ZS1FJ/9V1FJ/G4MFW. Look for him to be on 40/20/17/15/10 meters
SSB only. QSL all via 9V1FJ.
17/5 - 23/5 MACAO; XX9E 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. 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
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.
23/5 - 30/5 LORD HOWE I.; VK9
by VK2PN and OK1NG, along with the help of VK3FY, will be active
as VK9PN during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 26-27th) as a Multi-
Op entry. QSL for operator's instructions.
via VK3HF.
23/5 - 30/5 ANTIGUA & BARBUDA; V26E NA-100
from Antigua by AB2E. Activity will include the CQWW WPX CW
Contest (May 26-27th) as Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power (A) entry.
All operations before and after the contests will be either on the
30/17/12 meter bands or the lower bands. Also, for the first time,
he will attempt RTTY on all bands. QSL direct via AB2E for any and
all operations from 1993 to present. Be sure to include an SASE,
green stamp, or new IRC or you won't get a card. Sorry, no Bureau
cards at this time, and no eQSL. All logs from all V26E operations
have been uploaded to LoTW.
25/5 - 29/5 MICRONESIA; V63DX and V63ZP OC-010
from Pohnpei Island by JA7HMZ (V63DX) and JA7ZP (V63ZP). Activity
will be on 40-10 meters and all modes. QSL via their home
callsigns. Also, look for V6A during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May
26-27th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. Operator is JA7HMZ and QSL
V6A via JA7HMZ.
25/5 - 31/5 SOMALIA; 6O3A
by J28AA/E70A. Activity will be on SSB, RTTY and 50 MHz. QSL via
K2PF. For possible updates (under news), online log, and pictures,
check out the Bosnia and Herzegovina Contest Club's Web page
[BHCC] at http://bhcc.ba/
1/6 - 24/6 FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F4EBT OC-046, OC-067
from Tahiti (OC-046), Moorea (OC-046), Raiatea (OC-067), Huaine
(OC-067), Bora-Bora (OC-067) and Maupiti (OC-067). Activity will
be holiday style, usually SSB only on 80/40/20/17/15/12/10 meters
using a TS-50 w/100 watts into a FD4 Multiband antenna. QSL via
his home callsign, direct (1 IRC or 2 USDs) or by the Bureau.
6/6 - 12/6 MONTSERRAT; VP2MRT NA-103
by KB4CRT. Activity will be on 80-2 meters using SSB, some CW,
possibly PSK, and be in the June VHF Contest. He will be looking
for AS and OC stations. QSL via KB4CRT, direct (w/SASE or DX 2GS).
NO Bureau QSL. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW within a week of his
returning home.
6/6 - 14/6 BHUTAN; A52JY, A52BA, A52MA, A52KJ and A52VE
from Thimpu by JA1JQY (A52JY), JK1EBA (A52BA), JA3MCA (A52MA),
JA1KJW (A52KJ) and JA8VE (A52VE). They plan to be QRV on 160-6
metres CW, SSB, and RTTY, with an emphasis on 6m (a breakable
beacon will be running on 50125 kHz). QSL via home calls.
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.
21/6 - 2/7 CANADA; VYØ/homecall NA-185
from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Province by AH6EZ and K9DXA. Activity
will be on 80-6 meters, with a focus on 30/17/12 meter bands using
CW, SSB and RTTY. The duo plans to make a side trip to Marble
Island (NA-185) for a few hours sometime between June 25-29th. On
July 1st, during Radio Canada Day Contest, they will be active as
VY0RAC. Listen for QSL instructions. For more details and updates,
go to http://ah6ez.yolasite.com/
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
12/7 -2/8 ST. KITTS AND NEVIS; V47JA NA-104
by W5JON. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using SSB. His activity
will also include RSGB IOTA (SSB) Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band
entry. Equipment will be: Kenwood TS-590S and a SB200 Amplifier
and a 80-10m Multiband Dipole and S9 Vertical; 6m will be a 3
element yagi. His XYL, W5HAM, will occasionally operate as V47HAM.
ALL QSLs go to his home callsign W5JON. Also via LoTW.
23/7 - 31/7 BELIZE; V31WH, V31MX and V31MO NA-073
from Cay Caulker by W5HNS, K0BCN and W5MRM. Activity will be on
40-10 meters using a 5 band hexbeam and a 40m dipole, operating CW
and SSB. There will only be one transceiver, so they will not be
on more than one band at a time. During the RSGB IOTA Contest
(July 28-29th), they will sign V31MX and be on the contest allowed
bands alternating CW and SSB (on 40m and up). QSL via their home
callsigns or LoTW.
24/7 - 1/8 TURKEY; TB2ZHI/0, TA0/HA5BWW, TA0/HA5MA, TA0/HA7PC,
TA0/HA8KW,
TA2RX/0, TA7EB/0 and TA7EM/0 AS-154
from Giresun Island by a team of Hungarian and Turkish operators.
Activity will be on all HF bands. Operators mentioned are HA5OJ
(TB2ZHI/0), HA5BWW (TA0/HA5BWW), HA5MA (TA0/HA5MA), HA7PC
(TA0/HA7PC), HA8KW (TA0/HA8KW), TA2RX (TA2RX/0), TA7EB (TA7EB/0)
and TA7EM (TA7EM/0). QSL via their home callsigns, direct or by
the Bureau. During the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 28-29th), the team
will use the callsign TC0HA. QSL TC0HA via HA5KHC, direct or by
the Bureau.
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.
August COMOROS; D64K AF-007
A team of Europeon operators will be active from Comoros Islands.
Operators mentioned are IW3SQY, IV3DSH, IT9YVO, IZ8GCE, IZ4AKS,
SP3DOI and C31CT/EA3QS. The team has already obtained all
permissions, and the license has been sent to the DXCC Desk. The
official D64K Web site will go online about a month before the
DXpedition. The QSL Manager will be IV3DSH. More details will be
forthcoming. Watch the following for updates: http://www.d64k.com/
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. Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1833.5, 3524, 7024, 10124, 14024, 18084, 21024, 24894
and 28024 kHz
SSB - 3798, 7085, 14190, 18145, 21295, 24945 and 28495 kHz
RTTY - 3580, 7038, 14080, 18102, 21080, 24920 and 28080 kHz
6M - 50102/CW and Beacon 50110-50120/SSB
The DXpedition Web site at http://www.mcdx.org/t30py/
6/11 - 14/11 SOMALIA; 6O3A
from Hargeisa by AH6HY, E70A, JH4RHF, K1LZ, K3LP, K3VN, K6MM,
N2WB, N6OX, N6PSE, RA9USU and YT1AD. Activity will be on 10-160
metres CW, SSB and RTTY with five stations at the same time on
different bands and modes. Their "primary objective is to activate
Somaliland with a goal of providing as many DXers as possible a
'new one' with this rare DXCC entity and, as a secondary
objective, to give as many band-slots as possible". QSL via W3HNK
(direct and bureau) and LoTW.
Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1824, 3504, 7004, 10104, 14024, 18074, 21024, 24894 and
28024 kHz
SSB - 1845, 3780, 7065/7180, 14145, 18145, 21295, 24945 and
28495 kHz
RTTY - 7035, 10140, 18100, 21080, 18100, 21080, 24920 and 28080
kHz
Further information, band/mode survey, log search and OQRS can be
found at www.intrepid-dx.com/6o3a/
17/11 - 30/11 AUCKLAND & CAMPBELL IS.; ZL9HR OC-037
from Campbell Island by the Hellenic Amateur Radio of Association
of Australia (HARAOA) The ZL9HR team will consist of a total of
nine members, VK2IR (Team Leader) and VK3YP (Team Co-Leader) are
"inviting any experienced operators who would like to attend this
DXpedition to email vk2ir[@]vk2ir.com for more information". They
have a blog at http://www.zl9hr.com/
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 - May 06
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