[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 236
Lars Aronsson SM3CVM
sm3cvm at bredband.net
Sun Sep 2 16:18:25 EDT 2012
DX-CALENDAR V 236
The calendar is also available at
http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender
ASIATIC RUSSIA; RI0FM AS-149
from Moneron Island sometime between late August/early September
by R3BY, RU5D and R7LP. Activity will be on the HF bands. QSL via
R3BY, by the Bureau or direct: Gennady Arkhipov, p.Kommunarka,
102-4, Moskovskaya obl, 142770, RUSSIA.
CROZET I. and KERGUELEN IS; FT5W & FT5X
by TU5KG as TU5KG/MM in the vicinity of Crozet (FT5W?) and
Kerguelen (FT5X?) during November and December. QSL via F4DXW.
ANGOLA; D2FJZ expected to be there for one year working in Benguela and
Huambo
by CT1FJZ. Look for him to be active mainly on the weekends and
limited during the weekdays. Activity will be on 80-10 meters SSB
using a TS-480S with 100 watts into a EZwire (160-10m) and CT-V5a
vertical antenna (20/17/15/12/10m). QSL via his home callsign, by
the Bureau or direct.
September PHILIPPINES; DXØN OC-174
from the rare Bongao Island located in the province of Tawi-Tawi
by 4F2KWT. Look for more details o be forthcoming at:
http://www.qrz.com/db/DX0N/
– 2/9 THAILAND; HS0ZKS
by K7BV on HF bands from the home of John, HS1CHB, and hopes to
QSO friends from around the world. Dennis may also get on the air
from Japan as well using his call JF1XJR. QSL via K7BV's new QTH,
290 West Road, Turkey, NC 28393.
– 2/9 MARIANA IS; AHØBT OC-086
from Saipan Island by JE1XUZ (KH0XH) and JQ2WTT (KH0XW). Activity
will be focused on the All Asian DX SSB Contest (September 1-2nd)
as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via 7L1FPU.
– 2/9 EGYPT; SU3ØASR
Members of the Egyptian Radio Amateurs Society (ERASD) will
activate special event station SU30ASR from Abu Quear,
Alexandria. Activity is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of
"Arab Scouts Radio Camp." Operations will be on the HF bands
using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. Operators mentioned are
SU1SK, SU1AO and SU1AR. QSL via SM5AQD. Visit the Egyptian Radio
Amateurs Society Facebook page to learn of upcoming activities
and all news about ERASD at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-
Egyptian-Radio-Amateurs-Society-For-Development-
ERASD/118552214859517/
- 3/9 MICRONESIA; V63PR OC-078
from Falalop Island by JJ8DEN,active 160-10m RTTY, CW, PSK31 and
JT65A. Operation subject to cancellation if flight not available
QSL via JARL Buro or direct.
- 3/9 MARIANA IS; KHØXW and KHØXH OC-086
from Saipan by JQ2WTT (KH0XW) and JE1XUZ (KH0XH). They will join
the All Asian DX SSB Contest on Sep 1/2 as AH0BT. QSL for AH0BT
via 7L1FPU. All other QSLs via homecalls, unfortunately only
direct.
– 3/9 MADAGASCAR; 5R8VE AF-090
from Nosy Alanana by F4EZG. Activity will only be on 20 and 15
meters. QSL via F4EZG.
– 3/9 SOUTH AFRICA; ZS/IW5ELA
active with FT-857 and vertical on 20m/17m/15m/12m. He will be on
his honeymoon, but he will devote some time to radio activity as
well. See: http://honeymoonafrica2012.jimdo.com/ and
http://www.clublog.org/logsearch/3b8/iw5ela/
– 3/9 TANZANIA; 5H3ME
by DL4ME. Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands from 80-6
meters using CW and the Digital modes. QSL via his home callsign.
- 3/9 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K5KUA/5 NA-143
from from Galveston Island, mainly in SSB on 80m-10m. If time
permits he will make also some CW QSOs. QSL via K5KUA.
– 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.
- 12/9 ALASKA; KL7/KJ4OAP, KL7/W2NAF and KL7/K8GU NA-039
from Adak Island (Usi AK008S, WLOTA 1258, Loc. AO11). They plan to
become active on 40m-6m. QSLs via homecalls (d/L).
- 14/9 MALDIVES; 8Q7OE AS-013
from Lhaviyani atoll by OE4JHW for a mini Dxpedition, mainly in
SSB and BPSK on 40m-10m (BPSK during the night hours). QSL via
OE4JHW.
- 16/9 JAPAN; 8J8APRC AS-078
The special event station will be aired in all modes on HF for the
FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship Round 5 and the JAF Japanese
Rally Championship Round 7 "Rally Hokkaido". QSL via bureau.
- 16/9 NAMIBIA; V5/DF2UU
in CW/SSB on 6m-160m. He will sign V55V in the SSB Fieldday (Sep
1/2) and in the WAE SSB Contest (Sep 8/9). QSL for V5/DF2UU via
homecall, V55V via DJ8VC.
30/9 JAPAN; 8J7EQ
the special event station remembers last year's big earthquake in
Japan in all modes on HF until Sep 30. QSL via bureau.
- 30/9 AFGHANISTAN; T6TJ and T6VT
by 9A7TJ and 9A3QM, situated in camp Marmal in Mazar e Sharif
City (Balkh province). Activity will be holiday style (but they
are not on holiday) with operation mainly on SSB and the Digital
modes. T6TJ, will operate mainly on the Digital mode using a
FT2000, and T6VT, will operate mainly SSB with a FT-857. They
will be using wire antennas. QSL both operators via 9A6AA. For
more updated info, pictures and logs see:
http://www.inet.hr/9a6aa/
- 30/9 AFGHANISTAN; T6SS
by DL4ST from from Mazar-e-Sharif. Activity will be a on the HF
bands, but so far it has been mainly on 20 meters using CW, SSB
and PSK31. QSL via his home callsign.
- 31/9 TRISTAN DA CUNHA & GOUGH I; ZD9KN AF-030
Its seems the DX community has been duped on the Paul, ZD9KN,
operation from Gough Island (AF-030). ZD9KN is a PIRATE! Several
sources report that Johan, ZS1A, has confirmed that the callsign
ZD9KN has never been issued. So, do not waste time working this
station if you hear him.
- 21/10 JAPAN; 8J4HAM AS-007
from the Ham Festa Kasaoka 2012 in all modes on all HF bands.
Kasaoka is located in Okayama prefecture on Honshu WLOTA 2376).
QSL via bureau.
- 31/10 JAPAN; 8JØWAZA
The special callsign promotes the "National Skills Competition/
National Abilympics" competition 2012 in Nagano. QSL cards to
special event stations from JA are always ok via bureau.
- 31/10 JAPAN; 8N0CLEAN and 8N5CLEAN
special event stations are active during the "Clean Reception
Environment Month". QSLs via bureau.
- 31/10 ANGOLA; D2SG
by MM0SSG. Activity will be limited because he is there on a work
assignment on an off-shore oil platform. Operations will only take
place when he is on land. Reported QSNs show activity has been on
10 meters CW. QSL via GM4FDM, direct or by the Bureau.
- 3/11 JAPAN; 8J2YDU AS-007
The special event station celebrate the 50th anniversary of
Shizuoka Higashi High School (JA2YDU). QSL via bureau.
- 10/11 JAPAN; 8J4MANGA
Special event station during the 13th International Comic Artist
Conference. QSL via bureau.
- 11/11 JAPAN; 8J4SINWA
active during the "Japan Myth Expo" in Shimane. QSL via bureau.
- Mid November DIEGO GARCIA; VQ9JC AF-006
by ND9M QRV in "Field Day style" with monoband dipoles and 100W,
daily between approximately 1230z to 1615z. Most operation will
take place in CW. QSL via ND9M.
- 31/12 JAPAN; 8J1MST
The special event station celebrates the 40th anniversary of the
city of Misato.
- 31/12 JAPAN; 8J6O AS-077
to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the city of Omura (JCC
4205). QSL via bureau.
- 31/12 JAPAN; 8N1TDU
The special event station is active from the "Tokyo Denki
University New Campus" (Tokyo Senju Campus).
- 31/12 JAPAN; 8J6OKAJO AS-077
special event station to mark the 400th anniversary of Oka
Province Castle Town (now Taketa-city JCC 4408 Jo: Castle) in the
prefecture Oita on Kyushu (WLOTA 0963). QSL via bureau.
- 31/12 JAPAN; 8J5ØYAX AS-076
from Shikoku island. The "Ehime Prefectural Government Amateur
Radio Club" (JA5YAX) marks its Golden Jubilee (50th anniversary)
by activating the special event station. The QSL will be sent via
bureau automatically.
- 31/12 PHILIPPINES; 4GØLD
Look for special event station to celebrate the 50th anniversary
of the Philippine Amateur Radio League (PARL). QSL via the
Bureau. Also, the PARL is sponsoring a commemorative Diploma for
amateur radio stations that have established two-way
communications with at least twelve (12) QSOs with PARL members.
Look for more details at http://www.dx1l.dxhams.net/events.htm
– 31/12 CYPRUS; P3EU
Members of the Paphos District of the Cyprus Amateur Radio Society
will be active to celebrate the first Cypriot Presidency of the
Council of the European Union. QSL via 5B4AHO, direct or bureau.
- 31/12 ALGERIA; 7T,T7W, 7V, 7Y and 7X
Members of the "Amateurs Radio Algeriens" (ARA - 7X2ARA) will be
active using special prefixes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of
the Algerian Independence. A special award/diploma is available
for obtaining 50 points by working the following stations:
7T50I - Official Station (RC Algiers); 10 points; QSL via 7X2ARA
7W50I - Radio Club Station from East and South East area (RC Bou-
Saada); 5 points; QSL via 7X2ARA
7V50I & 7U50I - Radio Club Stations from the south zone (RC
Laghouat); 5 points; QSL via 7X2ARA
7Y50I - Radio Club Station from the West and South West area (RC
Mostaganem; 5 points; QSL via 7X2ARA
7X ordinary Algerian stations; 3 points
Complete details about the award are available on QRZ.com under
any of the above special callsigns.
- 31/12 MEXICO; 6DØLM
special callsign issued to the Federacion Mexicana de Radio
Experimentadores (FMRE) to celebrate the 80th anniversary since
its foundation.
- 31/1 2013 AFGHANISTAN; T6LG
by LZ1CNN (ex YI9LZ) CW and SSB on all bands. QSL via LZ1ZF.
- 31/3 2013 JAPAN; 8J1MBR AS-007
special event call on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of
Mobara City (JCC 1210) in Chiba prefecture in the Kanto region on
Honshu, WLOTA 2376). QSL via bureau.
- 31/3 2013 JAPAN; 8J1SPY AS-007
HAMs are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Yachimata City (JCC
1230). Yachimata-City is located in the Chiba prefecture (WLOTA
2376). QSL via bureau.
3/9 – 10/9 NAURU; C21BN OC-031
by JH1NBN. Activity will be on 40-10 meters using simple antennas
with 100 watts. QSL via his home callsign.
3/9 – 14/9 MALDIVES; 8Q7OE
by OE4JHW. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters using
SSB and BPSK (mode at night). He will focus on stations from DL,
HB0, HB9 and OE, as well as on North and South America. QSL via
his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. Also, LoTW and eQSL.
4/9 – 11/9 MADEIRA IS; CT9/DG3FAW, CT9/DJ6KS and CT9/DJ8OG AF-014
they plan to show in SSB/RTTY/PSK on 80m-10m (maybe also 6m).
DJ8OG will take part in the WAE SSB Contest using CR3L as single
op/high power. QSLs via homecall, CR3L via DJ6QT. See also:
http://www.cr3l.de/
5/9 – 12/9 MAURITIUS; 3B8/IW5ELA
will be active with FT-857 and vertical on 20m/17m/15m/12m. He
will be on his honeymoon, but he will devote some time to
radio activity as well. See http://honeymoonafrica2012.jimdo.com/
and http://www.clublog.org/logsearch/3b8/iw5ela/
5/9 – 19/9 SWAINS I.; NH8S OC-200
Operators W8GEX K9CT will lead a multi-international team of 20
operators. The team will operate six stations over a 14 day
period, from 160-6 meters on all modes. A great emphasis will be
put on Europe where it is most needed. The current list of team
members include AA4NN, DJ7JC, DL3DXX, I8NHJ, K5AB, K6MM, K6TD,
K9CT, KH7Y, N2TU, N6HC, NA6M, ND2T, NI6T, SM5AQD, W4BUW, W6KK,
W8GEX, WB4JTT and WB9Z. Look at http://www.nh8s.org/
QSL via AA4NN.
6/9 – 12/9 MAURITIUS; 3B8/IW5ELA
Alex is part of a honeymoon trip with his wife Michela that will
take him through Corsica, Mongolia, Finland and now Africa, so
activity will be holiday style on the bands 20/17/15/12 meters
using CW and SSB. He will use a FT857 with 100w into a vertical
and operate mainly CW. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by
the Bureau. Visit his special Web page at:
http://www.honeymoonafrica2012.jimdo.com/
7/9 – 9/9 MARIANA IS; AL5A/AHØ OC-086
from Saipan Island by JH0MGJ/AL5A. He states that he will be
looking "for many friends who will be in the Europe". QSL via
LoTW. If you want a paper QSL (if it is necessary), his QSL
Manager is JA7JEC.
8/9 – 9/9 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; N1Y
by members of the Symbol Technologies Amateur Radio Club (STARC).
Activity is commemorating the September 11th, 2001, terrorist
attacks. They will be operating on 40/20/15 meters using CW and
SSB, in the "General" portions of the bands. A special QSL may be
had by sending a SASE to the QRZ.com address of W2SBL.
8/9 – 13/9 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; N3U/Flt93
Look for special event station N3U/Flt93 (N3U/United Flight 93)
to remind "Amateur Radio Operators World-Wide" of the tragic
events that happened near "Shanksville (Pa), New York City and
Washington DC, on September 11, 2001." Operators mentioned are
W3BTX and W3TEF. QSL N3U/Flt 93 via W3PN, by the Bureau or direct
(Please include SASE and enough return postage. If additional
postage is needed...your QSL will be returned via the BUREAU).
For more details, QRZ.com.
9/9 – 21/9 NIUE; ZK2GJ and ZK2RS
by W7GJ and ZL1RS. They will do a 6 meter (ZK2GJ) and 2 meter
(ZK2RS) EME DXpedition. Preliminary information about the
DXpedition at http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/Niue2012.htm
QSL ZK2GJ via W7GJ and ZK2RS via ZL1RS DIRECT ONLY.
12/9 – 16/9 JAPAN; JI3DST/JI1 AS-008
from Shikine Island (North Izu Island) between 0500z, September
12th and 2400z, September 16th. Operations will be on
40/30/20/17/15/12/10 meters using CW, SSB, FM, RTTY and PSK31.
Activity will also be during the Scandinavian Activity Contest
[SAC] (September 15-16th). In case of heavy rain or other
conditions, the operation condition may vary. QSL info for
JI3DST/JI1 is available on QRZ.com. Also, visit his Blog Page at:
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/ji3dst/
13/9 – 17/9 GREENLAND; XP2I
by OZ1BII/OU2I. Activity will be CW only. QSL via his home
callsign.
14/9 – 21/9 ARUBA; P49T
by W3BTX and W3TEF. QSL via W3BTX, by the W3 Bureau or direct.
Don't QSL via the P4 Bureau or eQSL.
14/9 – 28/9 PALAU; T8XX (CW) and T88UE (RTTY
by DL5AXX. Activity will be on 160-10 meters. The preferred QSL
route is via the OQRS at http://www.dl5axx.de/dxlog/ By the
Bureau and direct to the QRZ.com address is also "ok", but no
LoTW or eQSL.
15/9 – 16/9 SCANDINAVIAN ACTIVITY CONTEST
CW 15–16 September 1200 – 1200 UTC.
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 – 30/9 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K4D NA-213
from Sand Island Lighthouse (ARLHS USA-723), on Dauphin Island in
Alabama by a team of eight operators, lead by Rick, K4JTT. For
more details and updates, visit: http://www.w4bti.org/
26/9 – 1/10 BRITISH VIGRIN IS; VP2V/AA7V
from Virgin Gorda (Tortola). He mentions that he will be in the
CQWW DX RTTY Contest (September 29-30th), and probably won't take
a keyer/paddles and possibly a microphone. Steve states, "I have
a G5RV and an 80/40 trap dipole which will both hang off the
porch of one of those cliffside villas. If any time, I will try
17 meter RTTY. Thank goodness no 160 in this contest." QSL via
AA7V direct or LoTW. NO BUREAU QSLS.
26/9 – 5/10 CONWAY REEF; 3D2C OC-112
by YT1AD and a multi-national team of operators, AD6E, AH6HY,
K6MKF, K6SRZ, K9CT, LZ1CG, N6NKT, N6PSE, PY5CC, RW3RN, RW4NW,
RZ3FW, UA4HOX and WD5COV. Activity ill be on 160-2 meters using
CW, SSB, RTTY, SSTV and PSK31. They will target European
contacts during those periods when propagation is possible. QSL
via YT1AD. There will be an OQRS for direct and bureau QSL cards.
Band plan and further information can be found at
http://www.yt1ad.info/3d2c/index.html
26/9 – 21/10 REUNION I; FR/DJ7RJ
Activity will be on all bands 160-10 meters using, CW and SSB,
and he will pay special attention to the low bands for US and JA.
QSL direct to his home callsign.
October CHAD; TT8TT
by a "Italian Dxpedition Team". Activity will be on 160-6 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY. Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1823, 3530, 7025, 10113, 14050, 18069, 21050, 24891 and
28450 kHz
SSB - 3790, 7056, 7125, 14270, 18130, 21275, 24980 and 28450 kHz
RTTY - 7041, 10142, 14080, 18103, 21080, 24915 and 28080 kHz
6m - 50105/CW and 50105/SSB
The pilot station is IK7JWY. QSL direct via I2YSB. QSL by the
Bureau via IK2CIO. Logs will be posted to LoTW within six months.
A TT8TT survey (for needs), a log search and an OQRS are all
available on their Web page at: http://www.i2ysb.com/
Look for more details to be forthcoming.
2/10 – 8/11 FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F6BCW OC-046, OC-067
from various French Polynesian Islands. Activity will be holiday
style, CW only, and using 100 watts into dipoles strung-up
between coconut trees on the following islands:
October 2-6th - Tahiti Island (OC-046); no or very little
activity
October 6-15th - Huahine Island (OC-067); 40-10 meters
October 15-19th - Raiatea Island (OC-067); 30/20/17 meters
October 19-22nd - Tahaa Island (OC-067); 40/30/20/17 meters
October 22-26th - Maupiti Island (OC-067); 30/20/17 meters
October 22nd(?)-November 8th - Huahine Island (OC-067); 40-10
meters. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.
5/10 – 11/10 SAUDI ARABIA; 7Z7AB AS-190 IOTA NEW!
from Al-Dhahrah Island by a team of Saudi operators. Operators
mentioned are 7Z1CQ, 7Z1SJ, HZ1AR, HZ1BF, HZ1BW, HZ1DG, HZ1FS,
HZ1HN, HZ1MD and HZ1TL. More details and a Web page will be
forthcoming. See their logo on QRZ.com. A website is under
construction at www.dxcoffee.com/7z7ab/
6/10 – 12/10 CHRISTMAS I; VK9XM
by OH2YY. Activity will be on frequencies 7-28 MHz. QSL 100%
either direct or via SRAL QSL bureau. Direct QSL's to my home
address: Pekka Ahlqvist OH2YY, Vapaalanpolku 8B, 01650 Vantaa,
Finland."
12/10 – 1/11 ST. KITTS & NEVIS; V47JA NA-104
from St. Kitts by W5JON. Activity will be on 160-6 meters,
including 60m and using SSB. His activity will also include CQWW
DX SSB Contest (October 27-28th) 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 (18' and 31'); 6m will be
a 3 element yagi. His XYL Cathy, W5HAM, will occasionally operate
as V47HAM. ALL QSLs go to his home callsign W5JON. Also via LoTW.
13/10 – 14/10 SCANDINAVIAN ACTIVITY CONTEST
SSB 13–14 October 1200 – 1200 UTC.
16/10 – 23/10 RODRIGUES I; 3B9SP AF-017
by a team of operators from Switerland known as the "Radio 7
Team". Operators currently mentioned are HB9ACA, HB9BOI, HB9BOU,
HB9BQP, HB9CYF, HB9HFN, HB9SLO, HB9TNA and HB9TYJ. The pilot
station will be HB9ICC and the coordination in Mauritius is
Jacky, 3B8CF. Their goal is to set up three amateur radio
stations that can be run together on different Amateur Radio
bands. Mostly one on CW, one on SSB and the third running special
modes like RTTY and PSK31. They hope to use small 400 watt solid
state amplifiers for the CW and SSB stations. Activity will be on
160-6 meters using two 3 element Spiderbeams (20/17/ 15/12/10m),
verticals for 40/30/20m, a Butternut HF2V for 160/80/40m and a
Slim Jim for 6 meters. QSL via HB9ACA direct or use the OQRS on
ClubLog. The logs will be uploaded to LotW within 6 months after
the DX Operation.
16/10 – 25/10 W. KIRIBATI; T3ØPY and T3ØSIX OC-017
from Tarawa Island by a Brazilian team. Two callsigns will be
used: T30PY for operations between 160-10m, and T30SIX to be used
on 6m. It is expected to have 3 stations running simultaneously
on HF and one on six meters. The following modes will be used:
CW, SSB and RTTY. EME on six meters may be possible, but not yet
confirmed. Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1833.5, 3524, 7024, 10124, 14024, 18084, 21024, 24894 and
28024 kHz
SSB - 3798, 7085, 14190, 18145, 21295, 24945 and 28495 kHz
RTTY - 3580, 7038, 14080, 18102, 21080, 24920 and 28080 kHz
6M - 50102/CW and Beacon 50110-50120/SSB
Five different QSO confirmation possibilities are available
including a fast track for donors. Details can be checked at The
DXpedition Web site at http://www.mcdx.org/t30py/
17/10 – 11/12 UGANDA; 5X1NH
by G3RWF, 80-10 meters. He prefers to operate CW, but will also
be on the Digital modes with some SSB. Operations will be limited
because Nick does voluntary work at the "Mountains of the Moon
University" in Fort Portal, so activity will be during his off
hours.
20/10 – 24/10 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-103
from Emirau Island, St. Matthias IOTA Group by G3KHZ, SM6CVX,
HB9BXE, K5WQG, DL6KVA and Non-ham Stig Nyman. Activity will
probably be 40-10 meters using mostly CW with some SSB
just like last year's activity. QSL via SM6CVX. They do have a
Web page at http://www.p29ni.yolasite.com/
21/10 – 4/11 SEYCHELLES; S79LC, S79YY and S79XX AF-024
from Praslin Island by I5IHE (S79LC), I5OYY (S79YY) and IK5RUN
(S79XX). Activity will be holiday style on 80-10 meters using CW,
SSB and RTTY. QSL S79LC via I5IHE direct only. QSL S79YY via
I5OYY (direct + SASE and LoTW). QSL S79XX via IK5RUN (direct
+ SASE and LoTW).
22/10 – 25/10 ZIMBABWE; Z21GF
by ZS6AYU. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters using
CW only. He informs that he will use a Cushcraft R7000 vertical
running 400 watts. QSL via ZS6AYU, direct or by the Bureau.
23/10 – 29/10 NICARAGUA; YN2AA
by N6GQ. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, and he will
participate in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 27-28th) as a
Single-OP/All-Band/High-Power entry. Jeff will probably use a K3
radio and 1 KW amp into the following antennas: a Tribander, 2
element 40m beam, wires and beverages for 80/160m. QSL via NN3W,
by the Bureau or direct. U.S. stations, please send SASE; DX
stations, please send SAE with GS or IRC. Bureau service will
take time. Logs will also be uploaded to LoTW.
27/10 – 31/10 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29NI OC-099
from Simberi Island in the Tabar IOTA Group. Activity will
probably be 40-10 meters using mostly CW with some SSB just like
last year's activity. QSL via G3KHZ. They do have a Web page at
http://www.p29ni.yolasite.com/
2/11 – 4/11 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29 Callsign TBA OC-069
from Lihir Island in the Lihir IOTA Group. Activity will probably
be 40-10 meters using mostly CW with some SSB just like last
year's activity. QSL Manager TBA. They do have a Web page at
http://www.p29ni.yolasite.com/
4/11 – 9/11 BAHAMAS; C6AXY
by W9XY. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters using
mostly CW and SSB, with maybe some RTTY or PSK31 thrown in. QSL
via W9XY.
5/11 – 19/11 MONTSERRAT; VP2MYL and VP2MGZ NA-103
by DL7AFS and DJ7ZG. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using RTTY,
PSK31, PSK63 and SSB, on the usual DX frequencies. QSL via
DL7AFS, by the Bureau or direct to: Baerbel Linge, Eichwaldstr.
86, D-34123 Kassel, Germany. For more information and updates,
visit their Web site at http://www.qsl.net/dl7afs/Index_VP2M.html
5/11 – 19/11 BERMUDA; VP9KF NA-005
by W4/VP9KF (G4BKI). Activity will only be CW on all bands and
the JA greyline. QSL via W4/VP9KF: Paul Evans, 6809 River Road,
Tampa, FL 33615. Please, DO NOT send to the VP9 bureau. Visit his
Web page for more information, including logs, propagation and
operating times, at: http://vp9kf.com/
5/11 – 22/11 KENYA; 5Z4/SM1TDE
from Diani Beach, Mombasa. This will be a family vacation and
activity will be limited to how much his XYL and kids allow.
Activity will be on 40-10 meters on CW. QSL via his home
callsign, by the Bureau, direct or LoTW. For more details, visit
his HAM Blog at: http://www.sm1tde.bloggspace.se/
6/11 – 9/11 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-135
from Bougainville Island by SM6CVX. QSL via his home callsign.
8/11 – 19/11 AMERICAN SAMOA; KH8/N6MW
and possibly 1-2 other operators (TBA). Activity will be on 160-
10 meters using mainly CW, but some SSB and RTTY when things slow
down. They will have 2 stations with one on the air 24/7. Focus
is to work as many stations as possible, 160 meters and looking
for EU. 15 meters is the anticipated prime band. QSL via LoTW.
For direct and bureau QSL - TBA. For more details and updates,
visit http://n6mw.jimdo.com/
9/11 – 13/11 AUSTRALIA; VK6DWI OC-170
from Woody Island by DF4TD, VK2SJK, VK6NI and VK6YS. They will
run fairly simple stations with a pair of Icom IC7000s, verticals
and a Spiderbeam. The team plans to have two stations on air
whenever they have propagation. More details are forthcoming, and
updates can be found at
http://www.westozdx.net/IOTAS/OC170/OC170.html
10/11 – 22/11 ST. PETER & ST. PAUL ROCKS; PTØS
by members of the Araucaria DX Group. Operators will be PY2XB,
PP5XX/PY5CC, HA7RY and AA7JV. The operation will have a strong
low band focus. There will be a dedicated 160 meter station
operating on 160 meters from sunset to sunrise. A second station
will be on 80 and 40 meters at night. During the day they will
operate two stations on the higher bands and 6 meters based on
conditions. RTTY will also be supported. They suggest on their
Web page to please visit and check their Web site regularly for
news updates or announcements. Like all things maritime, the
exact dates of their travel to the rocks will be subject to the
weather and issues related to the boat. An "Online QSL Request
Service" (OQRS) will be set up on their Web site for both direct
or Bureau QSLs. For direct cards via the mail, QSL via HA7RY
(read details on the Web page). The log will be uploaded on LoTW,
generally within 36 hours of the QSO taking place. For further
information, please visit http://pt0s.com/
11/11 – 23/11 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM; V84SMD OC-088
by a multi-national team. Activity will be on 160-10 meters,
including the 30/17/12/6 meter bands, using CW, SSB and RTTY. They
plan to have 15 to 18 operators with 4 to 5 stations on the air 24
hours. Their equipment will be Icom 7000s and Elecraft K2s.
Antennas will be 3 Spiderbeam (5 bands), 80m vertical full size,
inverted L for 160m, vertical for 40m, vertical dipole for 30m and
beverages for receiving. The operators mentioned are F1HRE, F5EOT,
F6BIV, I2VGW, I8YGZ, IK2LTR, IZ2GNQ, IZ8CCW, ON7RN, UZ2HKC,
V85AVE, V85AX, V85TX and YB3MM. QSL via IK2VUC, direct, by the
Bureau or the OQRS. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW 4-5 months after
the activity. A Web page is under construction and will be online
soon at: http://www.mdxc.org/v84smd/
17/11 – 27/11 LORD HOWE I; VK9/homecall OC-004
by OH1VR and OH3JR. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB
and RTTY. Also, they will both participate in the CQWW DX CW
Contest (November 24-25th) as two Single-Op/Single-Band (bands not
provide) entry. QSL via their home callsigns ONLY direct (SAE +
IRC or 2 USDs).
18/11 – 8/12 S. COOK IS; E51TLA OC-013
from Rarotonga by OZ6TL, active holiday style. He will operate CW
and RTTY. QSL via OZ6TL and LoTW.
20/11 – 28/11 NICARAGUA; YN2CC
by AJ9C. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.
He will be in the CQWW DXCW Contest (November 24-25th) as a
Sinlge-Op/Low-Power entry. QSL via LoTW or direct to his home
callsign.
21/11 – 27/11 LIBERIA; EL2NS, EL2A, EL2WP, EL2RN, EL2MF, EL2LF and EL2CW
by the VooDoo Contest Group. Their main goal is to be an entry in
the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 24-25th) as a Multi-Multi
category using the callsign EL2A. Outside of the contest the
operators will use their own personal callsigns. Operators
mentioned are AA7A (EL2NS), G3SXW (EL2A), G4BWP (EL2WP), G4IRN
(EL2RN), KC7V (EL2MF), KY7M (EL2LF) and N7CW (EL2CW). QSL via
their home callsign. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW.
21/11 – 1/12 BRITISH VIGRIN IS.; VP2V/homecall
by N3DXX and AA7V. Activity will be focused on 160 meters and the
CQWW DX CW Contest (November 24-25th) as a Multi-Single entry
signing as VP2V/N3DXX. QSL via K2PF.
21/11 – 3/12 BRITISH VIRGIN IS; VP2V/AA7V
by N3DXX and AA7V. They will be in the CQWW DX CW Contest
(November 24-25th) as a Multi-Single entry and the ARRL 160m CW
Contest (November 30th-December 2nd) with N3DXX as a Single op
(tentative) using the callsign VP2V/AA7V. They will run high
power/400w for both contests. Outside of the contests, they will
be on the WARC bands possibly, if time permits. QSL LoTW or
direct. NO BUREAU QSLS.
23/11 – 26/11 MICRONESIA; V63JX OC-010
from Pohnpei Island by JH1DVG. Activity will be on 40/20/15/10
meters. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.
23/11 – 27/11 WEST MALAYSIA; 9M2/E21EIC
during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 24-25th) as a Single-
Op/All-Band entry. Look for activity before and after the
contest. QSL direct to E21EIC. JAs QSL via JR5XPG. NO eQSLs.
Visit his Web page at: http://www.e21eic.net/
23/11 – 3/12 LESOTHO; 7P8D
by ZS2DL (CW), V51YJ (CW), LZ1UQ (CW), DJ3CQ (CW), DL2MDU
(CW/RTTY), ZS1TT (SSB/RTTY), K5LBU, ZS2DK (SSB/RTTY) and ZS6RJ
(CW/RTTY). Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and
RTTY, with a minimum of three stations (possibly 5 stations) on
the air 24/7. Suggested CW frequencies (listening up) are: 3504,
7024, 10103, 14020, 18078, 21020, 24900 and 28020 kHz. QSL direct
via: LESOTHO DXPEDITION 2012, P.O. Box 29169, Sunridge Park,
6008, SOUTH AFRICA (w/2 USDs - Please no IRC as it is difficult
to convert at the post office). A OQRS system (PayPal) will also
be implemented just before the expedition. Logs will be uploaded
to LoTW within 12 months after the DXpedition has ended. For more
details, visit: http://www.zs2dl.co.za/7P8D.html
24/11 – 10/12 MAURITANIA; 5TØSP
by SP2EBG, SP3CYY, SP3GEM, SP6EQZ, SP3FXY, SP6IXF and 5T0JL.
Activity will be on all HF bands, 160-10 meters using CW, SSB an
RTTY. There will be a focus on JA and Far East. A Web page is
currently under construction at: http://www.5t0sp.dxing.pl/
28/11 – 9/12 AUCKLAND & CAMPBELL IS.; ZL9HR OC-037
from Campbell Island by VK2IR (Team Leader), VK3YP (Co-Leader),
W2LK, K5GS, K3EL, KE4KY, ZL3CW, HA5AO, VE7DS and 9M6XRO. The ZL9
Campbell Island (NZ) is Number 15 on the current DXCC most wanted
list. Info at http://www.zl9hr.com/
5/12 – 12/12 MICRONESIA; V63XG OC-012
from Yap Island by JA1XGI. Activity will probably be on 20-6
meters (especially 30/17/12m) using mainly CW, with some SSB and
the Digital modes. QSL via JA1XGI, direct or by the Bureau. QSOs
will be uploaded to LoTW. Look for updates and details at:
http://ja1xgidxvacation.blogspot.com/
10/12 – 5/1 S. COOK IS; E51E OC-083
from Aitutaki Island by 5B4AIF. Activity will be holiday style
using just basic antennas. He states, "I hope to have the HF2V
for 40/80m. Shipped in advance everything else will travel with
us. Inverted V's will be used for other bands unless I can get
something 2nd hand to leave there. The radio will be a IC-7000,
the amp will have the full legal power of 400 watts. I would like
to operate at least SSB and RTTY, I am learning CW so if I am
feeling able I will do some slow morse, but if no one sends
slowly I will have to try another mode." Suggested frequencies
are:
CW - 1825, 3525, 7020, 10105, 14025, 18075, 21025, 24895 and
28025 kHz
SSB - 1840, 3793, 7185, 14215, 18160, 21295, 24950 and 28485 kHz
RTTY - 3630, 7035, 10145, 14090, 18105, 21090, 24925 and 28090
kHz
6m - 50105/CW and 50130/SSB
QSL via EB7DX only. He is a ClubLog user. He now has a Web page
up and running with a "bands/modes" needs survey available at:
http://aitutaki2012.com/
March 2013 CLIPPERTON I; TX5 NA-011
Cordell Expeditions has announced plans for a DXpedition to
Clipperton Island. A team of up to 24 operators will be QRV under
a TX5 callsign TBA for 10 days starting around 1 March. They will
be active on all bands and modes with up to 8 stations, and will
use an advanced version of DXA, the satellite-linked system that
displays near-real-time log data. For the time being the team
includes KK6EK, DL1MGB, NP4IW, DL3DXX, DJ5IW, SP5XVY and DL8LAS.
Further information at www.cordell.org/CI/index.html
IOTA-frequencies
CW: 28040, 24920, 21040, 18098, 14040, 10115, 7030 and 3530.
SSB: 28560, 28460, 24950, 21260, 18128, 14260, 7055 and 3755.
The frequencies are NOT exclusive to IOTA!
IOTA net Saturdays at 1300z on 14260 and Sundays at 1300z on 21260!
SM3CVM 2012 – September 2
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