[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 239
Lars Aronsson SM3CVM
sm3cvm at bredband.net
Sun Sep 23 15:28:56 EDT 2012
DX-CALENDAR V 239
The calendar is also available at
http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender
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.
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/
– 23/9 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K6P
by KM6HB during the "National POW-MIA Recognition Day". QSL via
KM6HB, unfortunately only direct, LoTW, eQSL.
– 24/9 WEST MALAYSIA; 9M2PJU/p
from the Pertak dam in Kuala Kubu Bharu in CW on 15m/20m. His
callsign is also good for the "Diamond DXCC Award Challenge" of
the ARRL. QSL via homecall, unfortunately only direct. See also
http://www.arrl.org/active-stations/
- 26/9 VIRGIN IS.; KP2/K5WE
from St. Croix. Activity will be on all bands, mostly CW, maybe
some RTTY. QSL via his home callsign.
– 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.
- 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.
– 1/10 AMERICAN SAMOA; KH8/N7CQQ and KH8/N6XT OC-045
from Tutuila Island on the HF bands from Tutuila Island. QSLs
only direct via homecall.
– 4/10 MADEIRA IS.; CT9/homecall and CR3L
by DJ6QT, DJ3IW, DM3BJ, DK1MM, DK1QH, DK4QT, DL1YFF, E73Y and
S56A. Activity during the CQWW DX RTTY Contest (September 29-
30th) as a Multi-Multi entry. QSL CR3L via DJ6QT. Activity by
operators, QSL via their home callsign. Visit the CR3L Santana,
Madeira Island, Web page at http://www.cq3l.de/
– 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.
– 13/10 TANZANIA; 5H1HS AF-032
from Zanzibar Island by DL7VSN. He also plans a short trip to
"Lazy Lagoon Island" (no IOTA) as 5H1HS/3. QSL via DL7VSN.
- 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.
- 30/11 AFGHANISTAN; T6SM
by DL3ASM. Activity has been on 20/17/15/10 meters using CW
(preferred) and SSB. He is operating with an Icom IC7000 with 75
watts into a 7m Vertical antenna. QSL via his home callsigns.
- 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.
24/9 – 4/10 SENEGAL; 6V7X
by IK2FIL. His activity will include the CQWW DX RTTY Contest
(September 29-30th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (??)/Low-Power
entry. Operations will be on 80-10 meters using Elecraft K3 +
KAT3 + KXV3 + KFL3A-400. Outside of the contest, Enrico will be
on 30-10 meters RTTY only. QSL via LoTW, eQSL, by the BUREAU or
direct to IK2FIL. Visit his Web page at http://6v7x.jimdo.com/
24/9 – 5/10 CONWAY REEF; 3D2C OC-112
They will focus on Europé and ask everybofy to respect that
during the band openings to EU. Activity will be in CW, SSB,
RTTY, SSTV and PSK31 on 160m-2m. The Ops will be YT1AD, UA4HOX,
N6PSE, WD5COV, RW4NW, AH6HY, K6SRZ, AD6E, RZ3FW, K9CT, LZ1GC,
N6NKT, PY5CC, K6MKF, K9JM, PY3MM, PY5KD, YT3W and 3D2TR.
Pilot stations are YU1AA, YU1AB and V51B. QSL via YT1AD, OQRS,
ClubLog. See also: http://www.yt1ad.info/3d2c/
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/
25/9 – 3/10 SENEGAL; 6V7X
by IK2FIL, including an entry in the CQ WW RTTY Contest. The QSOs
will be confirmed via the bureau through Global QSL, plus LoTW
and eQSL on a daily basis. Direct cards via home call.
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 – 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.
27/9 – 6/10 TRISTAN DA CUNHA & GOUGH I.; ZD9UW
from Tristan da Cunha by G3ZAY and M0VFC. Activity is not
expected to be on all bands because of the time they have. Logs
will be uploaded to ClubLog and LoTW shortly after their
operation (or during, if an Internet connection is available).
QSL cards will be handled by an OQRS, direct to M0VFC, or via E-
mail for Bureau requests. For more details and updates, visit
their Web page at http://www.zd9uw.org.uk/
27/9 – 7/10 CHINA; BY1WXD/Ø
from the Tibet Autonomous Region (near Lhasa, grid square
NL59hi). This will be the first DXpedition in the Tibet
Autonomous Region by Chinese operators. Operators mentioned are
BA7CK, BA8IK, BA9TX, BD2FW, BD4TS, BD5FFK, BD5QDM, BD5SO, BD9GQ,
BG0GE, BG3MTK, BG5TOW, BG6MA, BG9API and BG9XE. Activity will be
on 40/30/20/17/15/12/10/6 meters (To Be Finally Determined) using
modes CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. They will have two stations on the
air using Icom IC-7000's and SpiderBeam (To Be Finally
Determined). Also, this activity will take place during the
"Worked All Provinces of China" Contest [WAPC] (October 6th,
between 0000-2356z). For details on the WAPC, visit
http://www.mulandxc.org/?page_id=2/
1/10 – 1/11 SABA & ST. EUSTATIUS; PJ6/G4IUF NA-145
from Saba Island. Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands
using CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign, direct or E-mail for
Bureau request (see QRZ.com).
2/10 – 8/10 MONGOLIA; JT1EV and JT1GVX
By JA6EV and JJ6GVX from the Ulaanbaatar DX Club station. QSL via
JA6EV.
2/10 – 27/10 TANZANIA; 5H2DK
by OH2NNE. Also, there may be sporadic activity using a portable
setup from different locations between October 18-27th. This will
be a one man operation on SSB only. The setup includes an Icom
706 MKIIG boosted with an SG-500 to emit full 100 watts
permitted, A3S tribander (10/15/20) and dipoles for 12/17/40/80
meters bands. The portable setup will include the Icom 706, an
AH-4 mobile antenna tuner, a wire antenna taped to a 6m fishing
stick. Prelimanry TX frequencies plan is: 3790, 7090, 14250,
18150, 21250, 24950 and 28450 kHz. The RX will be the same as TX,
5up, 5-10up or 7.145 on 40m band. In order to maximize the
possibility for everyone to get into the log, Arne suggest/asks
that Europe call 5 up and outside Europe/Scandinavia to call 10
up. Arne states, "We will try our best to serve everybody. Please
behave according to the rules in order to maximize QSO rate and
minimize the number of failed QSOs. We will try to upload the
log, if possible." QSL via his home callsign.
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.
3/10 – 16/10 CHAD; TT8TT
by members of the "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.
Operators mentioned are I1HJT, I2YSB, IK2CIO, IK2CKR, IK2DIA and
IK2HKT. The pilot station is Art/IK7JWY. The team will pay
particular attention to Japan and the West Coast, as Chad is 40th
and 23rd, respectively in the world ranking of the most wanted.
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/ Official forum is at http://bit.ly/NVQaav/
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 and OH1TV. 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."
7/10 – 13/10 MEXICO; XF1F NA-124
from San Francisco Island by XE2I, XE2HQI, XE2HVF, XE2AA, KG6HGK,
XE2HWJ, XE2IHA, KD6AFA and XE2HUQ. Activity will be on all HF
bands using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. The team will use Hexbeams for
HF bands and wires for lower bands. QSL via XE2HUQ.
7/10 – 14/10 FIJI; 3D2OP
from Viti Levu by PT2OP. Activity will be holiday style on the HF
bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct (preferred) or by the
Bureau.
8/10 – 17/10 SABLE I.; WA4DAN/CYØ and AA4VK/CYØ NA-063
Their operating permit includes several new restrictions on
antennas, to minimize the environmental impact on the protected
bird population. Details of their operating plans will be posted
to http://www.cy0dxpedition.com/
8/10 – 15/12 TANZANIA; 5H3NP
by WB0VGI He will be in Tanzania from Sep 18 and plans to tour
the country first before operating. So expect him on the bands
not earlier than Oct 8 in CW/SSB/PSK on 20m/15m/10m. He has to
build a WARC antenna as well. QSL via homecall.
10/10 – 22/10 CHILE; CE3/SQ1DWR
Activity will be on 40-10 meters using CW. QSL via his home
callsign.
11/10 – 15/10 FIJI; 3D2ZY OC-016
from Viti Levu by PY7ZY (a member of the T30PY/T30SIX
Dxpedition), prior to his participation in the Tarawa Island,
Western Kiribati, DXpedition. Activity will be on the HF bands
(specific bands were not mentioned). QSL via his home callsign.
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.
13/10 – 15/10 MARIANA Is.; KHØ
from Saipan by JA1FMN; 17 and 15m PSK31 and SSB holiday style.
QSL via JA1FMN.
13/10 – 16/10 JAPAN; JI1PLF/1, JA1UNS/1, 7N1GMK/1 and 7L4PVR/1 AS-043
from Hachijo Island. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW,
SSB and RTTY. QSL via their home callsign, direct or by the
Bureau.
15/10 – 28/10 CANARY IS.; EA8/DL3FCG AF-004
from La Orotava, Tenerife Island. Activity will be on 80-10
meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. He also plans to be
in the WAG Contest (October 20-12th) and the CQWW DX SSB Contest
(October 27-28th). QSL via DL3FCG, direct or by the Bureau
(preferred). All QSOs will also be confirmed via LoTW and eQSL.
Visit his Blog Page for more details at
http://dl3fcg.blogspot.de/
16/10 – 23/10 RODRIGUES I; 3B9SP AF-017
by a team of operators from Switzerland 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 – 21/10 ARUBA; P4ØZ SA-036
by DF7ZS, possibly as P40Z. He plans to be active in the Worked
All German Contest [WAG] (October 20-21st). Helmut informs OPDX
that outside of the contest he will be active on 17/12 meters.
QSL via DF7ZS.
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.
18/10 – 22/10 EGYPT; SU55J
from Cairo bu members of the Egyptian Radio Amateur Society for
Development (ERASD), be celebrating 55th World Scout Jamboree On
The Air (JOTA 55) and also participate in the event. QSL only
direct to 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/
18/10 – 23/10 AUSTRALIA; JA1NLX/VK4 OC-160
from Hamilton. Activity will be on 40-10 meters using CW and SSB.
QSL via JA1NLX. There is a OQRS on
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/ja1nlx/ham/VK4_2012.html
19/10 – 22/10 VIET NAM; XV29FM
by JL7XBN. Activity will be on 20/15/10 meters using the modes
FM, SSB, PSK, RTTY and JT65A. More details and QSL info is
forthcoming.
19/10 - 6/11 FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO/F4GYP and TX4FO OC-046 and OC-067
He will be active from several French Polynesian Islands. The
islands mentioned are Tahiti (OC-046, DIFO FO002), Mehetia (OC-
046, DIFO FO009), Moorea (OC-046, DIFO FO010) and Raiatea (OC-
067, DIFO FO012) [probably during the weekend of October 27-28th
for Raiatea]. He will be also be active on Motu Nono (OC-046,
DIFO FO131) with the special callsign TX4FO. No specific date; it
depends on the weather conditions. Activity will be on SSB and on
40/20 meters possibly 10 meters also. QSL via F4GYP, direct or by
the Bureau.
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 – 2/11 MADEIRA IS.; CR3L
by DL1EK, DH4JQ, DF4UM, DJ5KW and DK8VC. Activity during
the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 27-28th) as a Multi-Op entry.
QSL CR3L via DJ6QT. Activity by operators, QSL via their home
callsign. Visit the CR3L Santana, Madeira Island, Web page at
http://www.cq3l.de/
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). Online logs will be available at
http://www.ik5run.it/s79.html
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 AMERICAN SAMOA; KH8/JA2ZL OC-045
from Pago Pago. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB
and RTTY. He will use a TS-480HX into a HX-5Bi Hexbeam, 30m
vertical, 2 element 40m and 80m vertical. QSL via his home
callsign, 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.
23/10 – 30/10 MONSERRAT; VP2MXU
by G4XUM. He should be active in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October
27-28th). QSL via G3NKC.
24/10 – 28/10 BERMUDA; VP9/N1SV and VP9I
Will be active as VP9I for the 2012 CQWW DX SSB Contest (October
27-28th). Before the contest, look for VP9/N1SV on all bands. QSL
VP9I via N1HRA and VP9/N1SV via his home callsign.
24/10 – 31/10 BAHAMAS; C6AZZ NA-080
from Grand Bahama Island by KQ8Z/GM0IIO. Activity will focus on 6
meters (CW, SSB, FM) if there are any band openings, otherwise on
80-10 meters, mainly CW with some SSB using his Icom 756Pro3. His
activity will also include the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 27-
28th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m)/Low Power entry. George
will use a 80m OCFD antenna at 40 feet. The 20m antenna will be a
full sized 20m delta loop right on the beach vertically polarized
with the apex at 40 feet. QSL via KQ8Z.
26/10 – 30/10 PALAU; T88KV OC-009
from Koror Island by JF2SKV. Activity will be on the HF bands
using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. He will also be in the CQWW
DX SSB Contest October 27-28th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry.
QSL via his home callsign. For more info, visit the following
URLs: http://www.facebook.com/jf2skv/
26/10 – 5/11 TOGO; 5V7TH
by ON4CIT from Grid Square JJ06rf. Activity will be on 40-6
meters, including the 30/17/12 meter bands, using CW, SSB and
RTTY. He will focus on JAs and use an Icom IC-7000 into a 6-band
Broadband hexbeam and verticals for 30/40m. Suggested frequencies
are:
CW - 10112, 14022, 18072, 21022, 24892 and 28025 kHz
SSB - 7070, 14190, 18132, 21292, 24972 and 28492 kHz
RTTY - 7042, 10142, 14082, 18102, 21080, 24922 and 28090 kHz
6m - 50.090/CW, 50.120/SSB and 50.200/RTTY
Wim request on SSB to PLEASE call him only using the
"International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet". QSL via his
home callsign, direct (2 USDs/EU and 3 USDs/US), by the Bureau,
LoTW (uploaded year later) or by the ClubLog's OQRS. For more
details, visit: http://www.dxpedition.be/5V7TH.html
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/
30/10 – 26/12 WEST MALAYSIA; 9M2MRS AS-015
from Penang Island by PA0RRS. He will operate CW, RTTY and PSK
(plus SSB on request). QSL via home call, direct or bureau, as
well as LoTW and eQSL.
1/11 – 6/11 INDONESIA; YB8XM/6 OC-271
from Babar Island by YB8XM and possibly another operator. QSL via
YB9BU. Look for more details to be forthcoming.
1/11 – 9/11 CHATHAM IS.; ZL7A OC-038
by JF1OCQ/W1VX/ZL1WY. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using CW,
SSB and the Digital modes, with an emphasis on 80 and 6 meters. A
beacon will be on 50.117 MHz around the clock. Hiro will use a
TS-590S w/ACOM1000 into a Husler vertical for HF, and a FT-100
without a Linear Amp into 4 element yagi for 6 meters. QSL via
JF1OCQ, direct (see QRZ.com) or by the Bureau (E-mail requests
available) or LoTW. NO eQSL. For more details, see
http://w1vx.net/pedition/zl7/2012ZL7.htm
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/
10/1 – 9/12/12 MADAGASCAR; 5R8IC AF-090
from Saint Marie Island by F6ICX. Activity will be holiday style
operating CW, RTTY, and PSK63, and using a FT450 with 100 watts
into various GPs or Inverted-Ls and a Hexbeam for 20-10 meters.
There will be no online log during his activity. QSL via his home
callsign (QRZ.com). View pictures of his last trips at
http://f6kbk.free.fr/5r8ic/5r8ic.htm
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/
12/11 – 19/11 S. COOK IS.; E51KBR OC-013
from Rarotonga Island by ZL2KBR. Activity will be holiday style on
20-10 meters using SSB, RTTY and PSK31. QSL via ZL2KBR.
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 – 27/11 MADEIRA IS.; CR3L
by DL1CW, DL5AXX, DL8WAA, DJ2YA, DK7YY, UA9MA, UA9PM and UA9ONJ.
Activity during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 24-25th) as a
Multi-2 entry. QSL CR3L via DJ6QT. Activity by operators, QSL via
their home callsign. Visit the CR3L Santana, Madeira Island, Web
page at http://www.cq3l.de/
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.
22/11 – 26/11 ANTIGUA & BARBUDA; V26K NA-100
from Antigua by AA3B. Activity will include the CQWW DX CW
Contest (November 24-25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power
entry. Outside of the contest, activity will be all CW on the HF
bands only. QSL via AA3B.
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. 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. The suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1820, 3520, 7026, 10105, 14020, 18075, 21020, 24895 and
28015 kHz
SSB - 1840, 3780, 7160, 14185, 18150, 21220, 24945 and 28480 kHz
RTTY - 7038, 10138, 14085, 18102, 21085, 24922 and 28080 kHz
ADDED NOTES: They will be listen up.
There will be an entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 24-
25th). The callsign will be 7P8D.
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 23
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