[TOEC] DX-CALENDAR V 336
Lars Aronsson SM3CVM
sm3cvm at bredband.net
Sun Sep 1 15:46:33 EDT 2013
DX-CALENDAR V 336
The calendar is also available at
http://sk3jr.se/index.php/medlemsinfo/dx-kalender
– 1/9 WEST MALAYSIA; 9M2SE AS-074
from Pulau Indah by members of the Malaysian Special Expedition
Team will also celebrate 56th anniversary of Malaysia's
Independence Day between 0000z, August 31st and 0900z, September
1st. They will be looking for DX stations to share their
anniversary's celebration and fun. Their operating equipment will
be a 100 watts transceivers, a vertical antenna and a tribander
yagi. Activity will be on 40-10 meters using CW and SSB. For
details on QSLing, please visit their QRZ.com page.
– 1/9 INDONESIA; YE5T OC-122
from Tambelan by YB5NOF, YB5QZ, YB9WZJ and YE5WM. All activations
are weather dependent. QSL via W2FB.
– 2/9 INDONESIA; YB9BU/p, YB8RW/p and YC8TM/p OC-236
from Gangga Island on 40-10m in CW and SSB. QSL direct via YB9BU.
– 2/9 REPUBLIC OF KOREA; HL3/SQ9KWW
Activity will be on the HF bands using wire antennas and 100
watts. QSL via his home callsign, direct or eQSL.
– 2/9 PERU; OA1/DL1CW
QRV CW only. QSL via h/c.
- 3/9 JAPAN; 8J9OWR AS-007
operates as part of the annual "Owara Kaze-no-Bon" (Owara Bushi
Song Bon Dance of the Wind) from Yatsuo, province Toyama on
Honshu. QRV on all bands and modes. QSL via bureau.
– 3/9 WEST MALAYSIA; 9M8DX/2
by VK6DXI. Activity will be limited since this is a business
trip, but he will operate after "working hours" on some CW during
his local evening hours. QSL via SP5UAF.
– 6/9 PANAMA; HP1/AI5P
Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands and mainly CW. QSL
via his home callsign.
– 11/9 CAPE VERDE; D44TXP AF-086
from Sal Island by M0DGQ. Activity will be on 40 and 20 meters CW
only. QSL via M0URX, direct, by the Bureau or via the OQRS see:
http://www.m0urx.com/oqrs/
– 12/9 ECUADOR; HC2IOH
by IK2OHG. He will operate holiday style on 40-10 metres mainly
CW, with some SSB and RTTY. QSL via IK2OHG, direct or bureau, and
LoTW.
– 14/9 LAOS; XWØYJY
by E21EIC. He informs OPDX that he will be in the All Asian DX CW
Contest (June 15-16th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry.
Outside of the contest, Champ's activity will be on 160-2 meters.
He mentions also that during this period he will be working
between Vientiane, Laos, and Bangkok, Thailand. QSL via E21EIC
and LoTW. Visit it his FaceBook and Web page at
https://www.facebook.com/SomChamp/
– 28/9 INDONESIA; YB1/PD1SA
Activity will be mostly on 20 meters SSB, but he may also be on
80 and 40 meters. He will use a Yaesu FT-857 into a "fine wire
antenna". QSL via his home callsign.
- 30/9 GALAPAGOS IS.; HC8/G8OFQ SA-004
from Isabella Island. Activity is on 40-10 meters using SSB only.
QSL via the info on QRZ.com.
– 20/10 JAPAN; 8N9ARDF
Japan's national ARDF championship is the occasion for 8N9ARDF.
QSL via bureau.
– 30/10 JAPAN; 8J1FARC
to celebrate the 45th year of the local ham club and the 10th
anniversary of their clubstation JQ1YDL. QSL via bureau.
– 31/10 JAPAN; 8N5CLEAN AS-076
on the air for the "Clean Reception Environment Month". QRV on
all bands and modes from Shikoku. QSL via bureau.
- 30/11 JAPAN; 8N6MMTTY
operates in the context of the Okinawa Amateur Radio Day 2013.
QSL via bureau.
– 15/12 MOZAMBIQUE; C91GBA
by EA4GBA. Activity will be on all HF bands using SSB and a Yaesu
FT-857 with 100 watts into a dipole. QSL via EA4GBA direct (w/SAE
and 2 USDs). QSL cards will be answered once he arrives back in
Spain early 2014.
- 31/12 PHILIPPINES; DS4DRE/5 AS-060
from Hajo Island. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW and
SSB. QSL via his home callsign, direct (he is a stamp collector)
or by the Bureau.
– 31/12 JAPAN; 8J12ØTAM
QSL via bureau.
– 31/3 JAPAN; 8N1FUJI
Fuji mountain was recognised by the UNESCO as a heritage site in
June. 8N1FUJI wants to celebrate this on all bands and in all
modes. QSL via bureau.
- 31/12 ANTARCTICA; RI1ANP
from Russian Antarctic station Progress by RW6ACM. QSL via RN1ON,
direct or bureau.
- 31/12 ANTARCTICA; VKØJJJ AN-016
from Mawson Base in the Mac Robertson by VK6JJJ, a member of the
"Antarctica Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition
2013/14". His equipment includes a SDR transceiver Flex 5000A, an
Emtron DX-2SP linear amplifiers, a MFJ-986 tuner and a Heil
Headset. His antenna is a sloping Delta Loop. He will work with
QRO on 160m-6m with emphasis put on 6m in SSB and digital modes.
QSL via K7CO.
- 31/12 MEXICO; 4A1TD
The Club de Radio Experimentadores de Occidente celebrates its
80th anniversary this year, and will be active at various times,
including several contests. QSL via XE1GZU.
- 31/12 MEXICO; 4A1SG
The Radio Club Queretaro will celebrate its 40th anniversary. QSL
via bureau, LotW.
– 12/1 ECUADOR; HC/IZ1DPS
Activity will be on the HF bands. QSL via IK2DUW, direct, by the
Bureau or LoTW. NO eQSL.
2/9 – 13/9 RODRIGUEZ I.; 3B9EME AF-017
by the Verona DX Team, the team is pleased to announce the
activation for EME activity on 144 and 432 MHz as well as HF
operations. The team is currently awaiting approval of the
callsign 3B9EME. Operators mentioned are I3VJW (CW & Digital),
I3LDP (SSB) and IZ3KIF & IK5MIC (SSB & Digital). They will have 2
stations on at the same time on the HF bands, with an emphasis on
160/80/40/30/17/12 meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY, JT65hf and PSK31.
Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1825, 3520, 7020, 10105, 14020, 18075, 21020, 24895 and
28020 kHz
SSB - 1835, 3780, 7065/7160, 14150, 18150, 21300, 24945 and 28430
kHz
RTTY - 3580, 7050, 10140, 14080, 18100, 21080, 24920 and 28080
kHz
6M - SKEDs
For more details, visit the 3B9EME Web site at
http://www.ari.verona.it/veronadxteam/3b9_2013.htm
4/9 – 9/9 INDONESIA; YE5T OC-109
from Natuna Selatan by YB5NOF, YB5QZ, YB9WZJ and YE5WM. All
activations are weather dependent. QSL via W2FB.
4/9 – 16/9 MICRONESIA; V63DDD and V63LU OC-010
from Pohnpei Island by JA2VWG (V63DDD) and JA7LU (V63LU).
Activity will be on 40-6 meters using SSB and RTTY. QSL direct
only to their home callsigns (see QRZ.com for details). No Bureau
QSLs.
5/9 – 10/9 LAOS; XW8XZ and XW1YC
by 9M6DXX and 9V1YC. They plan to have two stations on the air.
XW8XZ activity will be on SSB and XW1YC will mainly be CW with
some SSB. QSL XW8XZ via M0URX and XW1YC via W5UE.
6/9 – 7/9 PALAU; T8GM OC-009
from Palau Island by PG5M. This is a solo DXpedition and CW only.
Station will be Elecraft K3 and ECO R7+ vertical for 40-10
meters. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau or direct.
Important: Don't use IRCs as they can't be exchanged at his post
office. For updates, watch his Web page at http://www.dx.to/
6/9 – 12/9 EL SALVADOR; YS1/AI5P
Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands and mainly CW. QSL
via his home callsign.
6/9 – 16/9 LAOS; XW
by 9M6DXX, 9V1YC, EA2TA, EA3NT, EA5KA, F4BKV, G3XTT and MM0NDX.
They plan to operate five stations from 160-6 meters using CW,
SSB and RTTY. A Web site is currently under construction and will
be available soon. The callsign and more details will be
announced later.
7/9 – 8/9 JAPAN; JI5RPT/6 AS-037
from Kamikoshiki Islands. Activity will be on the HF bands
(usually 40-6 meters) using CW and the Digital modes. QSL via his
home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.
7/9 – 10/9 NEW ZEALAND; ZL1EA
by 5W1SA. He states that there is a good chance for him to be
active from Rotorua, the lakeside of the island on September 8th.
QSL via LoTW.
8/9 – 13/9 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VNX OC-008
from Lissenung Island (New Britain Island by JA1NLX. Activity
will be mostly on the IOTA frequencies on 30–10 meters using CW,
RTTY and PSK31. His transceiver is a Elecraft KX3 with a small
100w amp into a 1/4 wave vertical with elevated radials. QSL via
JA1NLX, direct (w/SASE & 2 USDs) or OQRS (direct (3 USDs) or
Bureau). Do not send your QSL via Bureau. All logs will be
uploaded on LoTW and the Online Log search available on ClubLog.
Akira states, "I will send you QSL via Bureau from GlobalQSL if
you request OQRS_Buro." For more details and updates, watch
Akira's Web at http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~yy7a-ysd/P29VNX-
2013.htm
8/9 – 15/9 MICRONESIA; V6G OC-012
from Yap Island by PG5M. This is a solo DXpedition and CW only.
Station will be Elecraft K3 and ECO R7+ vertical for 40-10
meters. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau or direct.
Important: Don't use IRCs as they can't be exchanged at his post
office. For updates, watch his Web page at http://www.dx.to/
10/9 – 16/9 INDONESIA; YF1AR/9, YB0AI/9, YB3MM/9, YB8XM/9, YC9XOZ/p,
YB9WZJ/p
from Kimaan Island. This island has never been activated before.
Activity will be on 40-10 meters using mainly SSB, but with some
CW and the Digital modes. A special QSL card will be designed.
QSL YF1AR/9 via N2OO. QSL all others via their home callsign. For
more details and updates, see http://www.yf1ar.com/2013/08/oc-
275-south-papua-coastal-new-iota.html
10/9 – 21/9 ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; FP/homecall NA-032
from Miquelon Islands by DJ4TC and DL2NUD. Activity will only be
on 2 meters, 70 and 23 centimeters using JT65B and JT65C. Their
WW Loc. is (GN17tc). QSL via their home callsigns, direct or by
the Bureau.
12/9 – 14/9 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K4S NA-058
Sapelo Island in the Georgia State IOTA Group by a group of 10-12
operators. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY
and PSK. QSL via LoTW, eQSL and direct (w/SASE or IRC) only.
Information good on QRZ.com.
12/9 – 23/9 NICARAGUA; YN2PX
Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands and mainly CW. QSL
via his home callsign.
13/9 – 26/9 BONAIRE; PJ4M sa-006
by PH2M. Activity will be on the HF bands. QSL via his home
callsign (only the 2013 operation), preferred by the Bureau or
direct.
15/9 – 19/9 PALAU; T8GM OC-009
from Palau Island by PG5M. This is a solo DXpedition and CW only.
Station will be Elecraft K3 and ECO R7+ vertical for 40-10
meters. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau or direct.
Important: Don't use IRCs as they can't be exchanged at his post
office. For updates, watch his Web page at http://www.dx.to/
18/9 – 27/9 SWAZILAND; 3DAØET
by ZS6RJ and a Multi-International team of operators. Currently,
operators mentioned are DL8JJ, K5LBU, VA7DX, VE7MID, ZS6BRZ and
ZS6RJ. They plan to have 4 stations on the air, covering all the
HF bands (160-10 meters) and 6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.
There will be a focus on RTTY and they plan to have a dedicated
full-time RTTY station on the air from start to finish. Roger,
ZS6RJ, informs "We're also running an up-front survey (link on
the home page) asking DXers what bands/modes etc. they need the
most for Swaziland. We're going to use the information we get as
a tool to focus our areas of concentration in our operating
schedule once we're there and try to hit the 'most wanted' band
slots per continent." Activity will also include the CQWW DX CW
Contest (November 23-24th) as a Multi-two entry. Dick, N7RO, will
be the QSL Manager for 3DA0ET. QSOs will be uploading daily to
LoTW and ClubLog. They will not be using eQSL. More specific
details about direct and Bureau QSLs will follow in due course,
closer toward the end of the DXpedition. Watch the 3DA0ET Web
page for updates at http://www.swazidx.org/
18/9 – 28/9 MAURITIUS; 3B8/GØTSM
he will be there on holiday, so activity will be limited to 2-3
hours per day on 40-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. His
equipment is an IC-7000 with wire antennas for 40-10m and a 2
element Quad on 6m. Participation in the CQWW DX RTTY Contest
(September 28-29th) will be very limited due to his return flight
time. For QSL, please use the OQRS feature on ClubLog to request
Bureau or direct cards. Also, requests for Bureau QSL cards can
be made via E-mail. The log will be uploaded to LoTW and ClubLog
during the holiday.
20/9 – 24/9 OMAN; A43MI AS-014
from Masirah Island. Activity will be on CW, SSB and the Digital
modes. QSL via A47RS, direct or by the Bureau. Visit the ROARS's
Web page at http://www.a47rs.org/welcome_en.html
20/9 – 15/10 FIJI AND ROTUMA I.; 3D2GC, 3D2CC, 3D2GC/P and 3D2DD/P OC-016,
OC-060
from Fiji and Rotuma island by LZ1GC and 3D2DD. Their schedule is
as follows:
September 20-26th - Callsigns 3D2GC (Stan) and 3D2CC (Rocky);
from Viti Levu Island (OC-016, WW. Loc. RH82QF). Activity will be
on 160-6 meters using CW and SSB, with the following equipment:
Kenwood TS-480 SAT + linear amplifier ACOM 1010/ACOM 1000. The
antennas: EXP. GP 40-10m, 80/160 meters INV-L and GP.
September 27th - October 11th - Callsigns 3D2GC/P and 3D2DD/P;
from Rotuma Island (OC-060). Activity will be on all HF bands.
Stan CW/SSB and Rocky only on SSB.
October 12-15th - Callsigns 3D2GC and 3D2CC again from Fiji.
QSL 3D2GC and 3D2GC/P via LZ1GC, direct or by the Bureau (see
details on QRZ.com or the Web page below). QSL 3D2DD and 3D2DD/P
via info on QRZ.com. For more details and updates, see
http://3d2gc.com/
22/9 – 29/9 LORD HOWE I.; VK9LL
by VK2CCC (aka LY1F). Activity will be limited to his spare time
with a focus on 160/80 meters. QSL via LoTW, and by the Bureau or
direct via VK2CCC. For updates and possibly more details, watch
the following Web pages: http://www.qrz.com/db/VK9LL/
24/9 – 16/11 UGANDA; 5X1NH
by G3RWF. QSL 5X1NH via G3RWF.
26/9 – 30/9 BERMUDA; VP9/K3GP, VP9/ND8L, VP9/WW3S and VP9I
Their activity will include an entry in the CQWW RTTY DX Contest
(September 28-29th) as VP9I. Outside of the contest and
conditions permitting, look for them on all bands, but with an
emphasis on the 30/17/12 meter bands. QSL via their home
callsigns, direct or LoTW. QSL VP9I via WW3S only.
October WAKE I.; K9W OC-053
The actual days of use will be announced on our website and
through the normal media channels. Please check our web site
often for updates: http://www.wake2013.org/
1/10 – 11/10 SABLE I.; CYØP NA-063
by VE1RGB, WA4DAN and AI5P. An all bands 160-10 meters,
CW/SSB/RTTY operation is planned. Monoband yagi antennas are
planned for 10, 12, 15, 17 and 20 meters. Look for more details
to follow in the coming months. Bookmark
http://www.cy0dxpedition.com/ for updates.
1/10 – 16/10 NICARAGUA; H7H
by a Spanish team from the Aitana DX Group (ADXG). Operators
mentioned are EA5KM (CW), EA5FX (CW), EA5HPX (CW), EA7FTR
(SSB/RTTY), EA1ACP (SSB/RTTY) and EA1DVY (SSB/RTTY). Activity
will be on 160-6 meters. Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1821, 3521, 7021, 10121, 14021, 18081, 21021, 24901 and
28021 kHz
SSB - 1840, 3795, 7185, 14250, 18145, 21295, 24965 and 28495 kHz
RTTY - 3580, 7035, 10145, 14080, 18105, 21080, 24925 and 28080
kHz
6m - 50101/CW and 50145/SSB
Pilot station is EA1AZ. Callsign will be announced soon. QSL via
EB7DX. For more details and updates, visit
http://nicaragua2013.com/
3/10 – 7/10 MARIANA IS.; AHØKT OC-086
from Saipan Island by JH8PHT on the HF bands and 6 meters (WW Loc
QK25uf), using CW, SSB, the Digital modes and 10m AM & FM (29.600
MHz only). QSL via his home callsign.
2/10 – 7/10 MEXICO; XE3FMRE
members of the La Federacion Mexicana de Radioexperimentadores,
A.C. (Mexican Federation of Radio Experimenters FMRE) will be on
the air from Cancun, celebrating the National Convention FMRE
2013. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31
and may be WSJT (Grid SQ. EL61). QSL via XE1LM.
2/10 – 14/10 AUSTRAL I.; TX5 OC-114
from Raivavae Island by KZ1W and N7QT. Their operational base
will be two bungalows located on the north side of Raivavae
Island, and less than 20 feet from the Pacific Ocean. Activity
will be on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. Log will be
updated daily to Clublog <www.clublog.org> with QSOs
data/history; internet bandwidth permitting. QSL available via
LoTW, eQSL, by the Bureau, or direct (SASE + IRC).
3/10 – 17/10 MAYOTTE; TO2TT AF-027
by I2YSB, IK2CIO, IK2CKR, IK2DIA, IK2HKT, IZ2AXF and JA3USA. HF
Pilot station: IK7JWY. The 6m Pilot station: IK0FTA. Activity
will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. They will have
with them four Elecraft K3 w/amps, one Spiderbeam (20-10m), two
yagis (20-10m), three vertical antennas (80/40/30m), longwire for
160m and 3 element Cubical Quad for 6m. Online survey for
band/mode needs is available on their Web page. For more details
and updates, see the following related Web pages
http://www.i2ysb.com/
5/10 – 20/10 MARTINIQUE; TO4FM NA-107
by F4BDG. Activity will be on the HF bands. QSL via EA5GL or on
eQSL and LoTW.
9/10 – 17/10 S. COOK IS.; E51YIV OC-013, OC-083
from Rarotonga Island (OC-013) October 9-13th and Aitutaki Island
October 13-17th (OC-083) by IZ0YIV. Activity will be holiday
style, possibly on 20/17/15m (he has not yet decided), using SSB
and the Digital modes (RTTY, PSK, JT65 and JT9 mainly). QSL via
his home callsign, direct, by the Bureau or via eQSL or LoTW.
9/10 – 17/10 SENEGAL; 6V7T
by F5RAV. Activity will be on SSB and PSK31, and on 40-10 meters
(including 17 and 12m with a dipole only). A side trip to N'gor
Island (AF-045) is planned for three days during this period. QSL
via only direct to his home callsign. See details on QRZ.com.
Also, visit his BLOG page at http://f5rav.free.fr/
10/10 – 14/10 MARIANA IS.; KHØM OC-086
from Saipan Island by JF1VXB on the HF bands. QSL via his home
callsign.
10/10 – 10/11 ST. KITTS & NEVIS; V47JA, V47HAM and V49J NA-104
from St. Kitts by W5JON/V47JA. Activity will be on SSB and the
RTTY/Digital modes. He will also use his contest callsign V49J
during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 26-27th) as a Single-
Op/All-Band entry. Also, XYL Cathy, W5HAM, will occasionally
operate as V47HAM. ALL QSLs go to W5JON direct or via LoTW. NO
Bureau QSLs.
11/10 – 13/10 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; K5T NA-119
from Timbalier Island by AB5EB, K0AP and XE2K/AD6D. Activity will
be on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL via AB5EB, direct or by
the Bureau.
12/10 – 24/10 REPUBLIC OF CONGO; TN2MS
planning by 4 Dutch radio amateurs. Operators mentioned are PA3A
(CW/SSB), PA8AD (CW/SSB), PA3AN (SSB/RTTY) and PD1AEG. Activity
will probably be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. The
equipment consists of 3 transceivers and linears. The antennas
are verticals for 160-30m and beams for 20-10m. For 160m and 80m
extra receiving antennas will be used to improve station
reception capability. If conditions allow it and permission is
received, they will try to activate 6m. They take special care to
listen for remote locations and small stations. The goal of the
team is to work as many different stations as possible in the
different modes. All donations and surplus from the QSL will be
transferred to the Mercy Ships Charity Project. QSL via PA3AWW,
by the Bureau or direct (see info on the Web page). Also, QSLs
can be requested with a donation via the OQSL request service on
the Web page. LoTW will be uploaded 6 months after the DX-
pedition when logs are checked. The team is not using eQSL for
answering QSL. For more details and updates, visit their Web page
at http://www.TN2MS.nl/
15/10 – 21/10 INDONESIA; YB9Y OC-276 NEW ONE!
from Mapia Island by Members of the "ORDA PAPUA DXPEDITION TEAM".
Operators mentioned are YB9YZ, YB0KVN, YB1PR, YB0ECT, YB1GJS,
YB0AZ, YB9WR, YD1JZ, YD1MRI, YD1GCL, YC1KAF, YD1ORZ, YB0JS,
YB1CCF, YB1KAR, YC1KAF, YC0KVM, YD1LUX, YC0RAN, YB9SB, YB0TSU,
YD1XUH, YC1CDV, YC0LLY and WK1S/JA1PBV. Activity will be on 160-6
meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via YB1GJS,
direct or by the Bureau. For more details and updates, see
http://yb9y.com/
15/10 – 22/10 MOZAMBIQUE; C82DX
a international team of operators from Xai Xai (WW Loc KG64).
Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.
Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1826.5, 3523, 5405, 7023, 10103, 14023, 18079, 21023, 24894
and 28023 kHz
SSB - 3790, 5403.5, 7082, 14185, 18140, 21285, 24955 and 28485
kHz
RTTY - 3580, 7035, 10142, 18099, 21080, 24912 and 28080 kHz
6M - 50107/CW and 50107/SSB
QSL via the OQRS by ClubLog (Highly Recommended/Preferred Method)
to receive a QSL either direct and by the Bureau. To QSL direct
via the mail, send it to: C82DX, Box 333, Bethlehem, GA 30620 USA
[Please do not send IRCs. See details on their Web page]. They
will not confirm QSOs via the eQSL system. The C82DX Web page is
available at http://c82dx.com/
16/10 – 21/10 AUSTRALIA; VK5CE/4 OC-255
from the totally uninhabited and very rare Red Island. Hes
activities will be on 80-10 meters, with most of the operations
being on 40/20/15m, using SSB and PSK. QSL via his home callsign.
For more details and updates, watch Craig's Blog page at
http://oc255.blogspot.com.au/
18/10 – 21/10 JAPAN; homecall/1 AS-043
from Hachijo Island in the JA1 South Izu Group by JI1PLF, JA1UNS,
7N1GMK, 7L4PVR and 7N4VPS. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using
CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via their home callsigns, direct or by the
Bureau.
19/10 – 28/10 CHINA; BJ9TA and BY9GA/9
from Zone 23, WW Loc. NM79aw by BA1DU, and a very large group of
operators coming from all over the country will be active with
four well equipped stations. One for 2 and 6 meters, one for 70
centimeters and two for 160-10 meters. Special callsign BJ9TA
will be used for operating above 50 MHz and on the low bands,
while BY9GA/9 will be used for the other bands and for
participation in the CQ WW SSB Contest. QSL via BA1DU.
20/10 – 28/10 INDONESIA; YB9Y OC-267 NEW ONE!
from Mapia Island by members of the "ORDA PAPUA DXPEDITION TEAM".
Operators mentioned are YB9YZ, YB0KVN, YB1PR, YB0ECT, YB1GJS,
YB1MH, YB0AZ, YB9WR, YD1JZ, YD1MRI, YD1GCL, YC1KAF, YD1ORZ,
YB0JS, YB1CCF, YB1KAR, YC1KAF, YC0KVM, YD1LUX, YC0RAN, YB9SB,
YB0TSU, YD1XUH, YC1CDV, YC1CWK, YC0LLY, WK1S/JA1PBV and PD9X.
Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital
modes. QSL via YB1GJS, direct or by the Bureau. A OQRS will be
used on ClubLog. For more details and updates, see
http://yb9y.com/
22/10 – 27/11 SENEGAL; 6V7S
by RK4FF. Activities will take place in CW/SSB/RTTY on
80/40/20/15/10m. QSL via homecall.
24/10 – 31/10 SAINT MARTIN; FS/N0TG, FS/AA4VK and FS/N1SNB NA-105
Activity will probably be like a suitcase operation on 40-10
meters using CW and SSB, with wire antennas and 100 watts. The
trio will be active as FS/N1SNB during the CQWW DX SSB Contest
(October 26-27th). QSL "ALL" callsigns via AA4VK.
26/10 – 30/10 BRAZIL; PR5C SA-047
from Mel Island by members of the CMDXGroup. Operators mentioned
are PP5ALE, PU5UAI, PU5SVE, PY5EW, PY5FAB, PY5JAP, PY5VC, PY5XH
and PY5ZW. Activity will be on 160/80/40/20/15/10/6 meters using
CW and SSB. They will have four radios (1x FT2000 and 3x FT897D)
with three 700w amps. QSL direct to PU5SVE. All QSOs will be
confirmed via LoTW and eQSL. For more details and updates, visit
http://www.pr5c.qsl.br/
1/11 – 10/11 SAN ANDRES & PROVIDENCIA; HKØ NA-033
from San Andres Island by EA1SA, EA5RM (Team Leader), EA2RY,
EA7AJR, EA7KW, IN3ZNR, F6ENO, F8ATS, HK6F, F9IE, HK3CW and RG8K.
QSL via EA5RM direct (see Web page). You can use the OQRS (see
Web page) for direct and Bureau cards. More details should be
forthcoming. Visit their Web page at
http://www.dxfriends.com/SanAndres2013/
1/11 – 11/11 VANUATU; YJØZS
by a team of four JA operators. Activity will be on 160-6 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via JA2ZS.
1/11 – 28/2?? AVES I.; YWØA NA-020
The team plans to be active sometime between November 1st, 2013,
and February 28th, 2014. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using
CW, SSB, RTTY, BPSK31, BPSK63 and SSTV. Suggested frequencies
mentioned are:
CW - 1822, 3500-3520, 7020-7030, 10100-10110, 14030-14045, 18088-
18098, 21030-21045, 24890-24900 and 28015-28030 kHz
SSB - 1845, 3790, 7055, 14190-14266, 18145, 21295, 24975 and
28490 kHz
RTTY - 7040, 10140, 14090, 18100, 21080, 24920 and 28090 kHz
BPSK31 - 7038, 10137, 14071, 18100, 21070, 24920 and 28120 kHz
BPSK63 - 7038, 10137 and 14071 kHz
SSTV - 14232 kHz
6m - 50110-50115/CW and 50110 kHz
Operators mentioned are YV6CQ (Team Leader), YV5RED (Team Co-
Leader), YV1FM, YV1RDX, YV5KAJ, YV5OK, YV5TX, YV8AD, EA8RM,
LU8ADX and OH0XX. QSL Manager is EB7DX; QSL direct or by the
Bureau. An OQRS will be available for direct and Bureau QSL
requests. All QSOs will be confirmed via LoTW. It is suggested to
watch the following media Web pages at
http://www.avesisland.info/
5/11 – 18/11 BANABA I.; T33A OC-018
Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. They
will have six stations on the air at two different sites. A OQRS
by ClubLog will be available and will be the preferred method to
use for your QSL confirmation. Logs will be posted to Logbook Of
The World (LoTW) approximately 6 months after the conclusion of
the DXpedition. Direct QSLs are via W2IJ. QSLs will also be
available direct by the Bureau. For more details, visit the T33A
Web page at http://www.t33a.com/index.htm
7/11 – 10/11 VENEZUELA; YW5RYL SA-035
from Los Roques by a group of YL operators, YV4AW, YY5ALO,
YY2GAL, YY5OLA, YY5ANG, YY5MCO and YY5YVR. Activity will be on
160-6 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. More details
are forthcoming and a Web page is under construction.
7/11 – 15/11 OGASAWARA; JD1BLC AS-031
from Chichijima Island by JP1IOF. Activity will be on all HF
bands and modes. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the
Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and ClubLog. An OQRS will be
available via ClubLog.
7/11 – 17/11 SABA & ST. EUSTATIUS; PJ6/N7QT and PJ6/W4VAB NA-145
from Saba on a suitcase mini-DXpedition. They will be using the
new CrankIR portable antenna system from SteppIR, as well as
Elecraft KX3/K3 transceivers. Activity will be on 80-10 meters
using the following modes: CW, SSB and digital modes (RTTY, PSK
and JT65). QSL information: via LOTW, eQSL, Bureau, or
Direct(SASE + IRC).
8/11 – 20/11 JUAN FERNANDEZ IS.; XRØZR
by a multi-national Dxpedition to Robinson Crusoe Island in the
Juan Fernandez Archipelago. Activity will be on all bands and
modes from 1.8 MHz to 50 MHz with special attention to be made to
accommodate distant stations during periods when propagation
permits. They are planning to have 4 stations running simulta-
neously. Website: http://www.juanfernandez2013.com/
12/11 – 22/11 AMERICAN SAMOA; W8A and N8A OC-045
from Tutuila Island by ZL1GO (JE4EKO), JH3PRR, W6SZN, 9M6XRO and
ZL3CW (F2CW/WE3B). The focus will be on "Maximum number of
different stations contacted; CW, some SSB and RTTY if/when
things slow down; EU when possible on higher bands; and
Significant 160m effort." The call- sign N8A will be used during
the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th) as a Multi-2 entry. QSL
via ZL3CW. For more details and updates, visit http://www.n8a.eu/
12/11 – 23/11 SEYCHELLES; S79WDX AF-024
from Digue Island by I0WDX. Activity will be 160-6 meters,
propagation permitting, using an Icom IC-7000 into a vertical by
I1UJX and dipoles for 80 and 160m. QSL via I0WDX direct or LoTW.
No QSLs via the Bureau.
17/11 – 24/11 ST MAARTEN; PJ7/N7QT and PJ7/W4VAB NA-105
on a suitcase mini-DXpedition. They will be using the new CrankIR
portable antenna system from SteppIR, as well as Elecraft KX3/K3
transceivers. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using the
following modes: CW, SSB and digital modes (RTTY, PSK and JT65).
QSL information: via LOTW, eQSL, Bureau, or Direct(SASE + IRC).
17/11 – 26/11 BANGLADESH; S2
by the Mediterraneo DX Club (MDXC). They will be active on 160-6
meters with 6 stations on 24 hours (2 CW, 2 SSB and 2 RTTY).
Operators mentioned are IZ8CCW (Team Leader), I2VGW (Co-Leader),
IZ2GNQ, S21AM (Co-Ordinator Bangladesh Chapter), YB3MM, ON7RN,
F5EOT, IZ5GST, S21D, S21RC, F1HRE, DJ9RR, IZ2KXC, DJ7JC, I8YGZ,
HB9OCR, IT9ZZO, YO9XC, YO5OED, IK2LTR, OE3JAG, IK4QJF and IK4MTK.
Pilot stations are IK7JTF (EU), N1DG (USA), V51B (AF) and IK0FTA
(6m). QSL Manager is IK2VUC; direct, by the Bureau or use the
OQRS. LoTW files will be uploaded by the end of May 2014. For
more details and updates, visit
http://www.mdxc.org/bangladesh2013/
17/11 – 29/11 ST. VINCENT; J88HL NA-025
from St. Vincent Island by a team of Polish operators. Operators
mentioned are SP2EBG, SP3CYY, SP3GEM, SP6EQZ, SP6IXF, SP9FOW and
SP9PT. Activity will be on 160-6 meters with a focus on the lower
bands, and using CW, SSB and RTTY. They will at least have three
stations running 24 hours a day. Each one with a power amplifier.
There will not be a team effort during the CQWW DX CW Contest,
but possibly one operator will take part in the contest as a
Single-Op/ All-Band entry while the others operate outside the
contest on the WARC bands or SSB and digital modes. QSL via their
OQRS (TBA). For more details and updates, visit their Web Page at
http://j88hl.dxing.pl/
18/11 – 27/11 SWAZILAND; 3DAØET
by a team who will be finalized sometime next month after
everyone over on the EU side is back from their holidays. The
aims of the Dxpedition are:
* To participate in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th) as
a Multi-2 category contestant.
* To give as many folk as possible a new entity or band/mode
slot, providing CW, RTTY and SSB.
* To address the often-neglected need for digital modes via a
full time dedicated RTTY/PSK station running from the start for
the entire duration of the DXpedition.
* To operate 160 meters through 6 meters.
* Equipment: Rigs - 2X Kenwood TS-590's, 1X Yaesu FTDX3000D, & 1
or 2X Elecraft K3's Linears - 4X Expert (3X 1K and 1X 2K FA's)
linear amplifiers, sponsored by Expert Amps USA. Antennas - 3X
KIO Hexagonal Beams, 1X 75 foot vertical for 160, 80 and 40
meters TX, 1X 2 element 30 meter wire beam, 1X 160/80 meter RX
antenna with preamp.
* QSL Policy/Website/Log:
- They will be announcing a Web site address shortly.
- They will be using ClubLog for band-slot chasers and for online
log checking.
- They will be updating both Clublog and LoTW a couple of times
each day during the operation.
- They will be providing QSL cards via both Bureau and direct.
19/11 – 21/11 ASCENSION I.; ZD8W, ZD8M and ZD8X AF-003
by W6NV, G0CKV and OK2KI. Activity will include the CQWW DX CW
Contest (November 24-25th) with each operator as a Single-
Op/Single-Band entry: ZD8M on 40m, ZD8W on 15m and ZD8X on 10m.
Look for activity outside of the contest on the HF bands and 6
meters. QSL via their home callsigns.
19/11 – 27/11 NICARAGUA; YN2CC
by AJ9C. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.
Also, Mike will be in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th)
as a Sinlge-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via LoTW or direct
to his home callsign.
19/11 – 28/11 SAINT MARTIN; FS/K9EL NA-105
Activity will be on 160-10 meters, and he plans to participate in
the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th) as a Single-Op/All-
Band/ High-Power entry. He informs OPDX that he will spend some
time on 160m outside the contest and also do some RTTY on a
couple of days outside the contest. Daily uploads to ClubLog and
LoTW are planned. QSL via his home callsign.
19/11 – 29/11 RWANDA; 9XØNH
By G3XAQ/5X1XA and G3RWF. The duo plan to participate in the CQ
WW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th). QSL 5X1NH and 9X0NH via
G3RWF. QSL 5X1XA via G3SWH.
19/11 – 26/11 ST MAARTEN; K2SX/PJ7, W2LK/PJ7 and K2LE/PJ7 NA-105
Activity will include this year's CQWW DX CW Contest (November
23-24th) using a special callsign, yet to be determined. QSLs for
the contest operation should go to W2LK. QSLs should go to their
home calligns.
20/11 – 24/11 PALAU; T88GJ OC-009
by JL1FUQ. Activity will be limited or dates may change because
of his work, but look for him on 20/17/15/12/10/6 meters using
SSB and possibly AM, PSK31 and RTTY. Equipment is Yaesu FT-897D
with a THP HL-550FX amp into 6m 5 element yagi and a 2 or 3
element HF yagi. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau or
direct to: Masashi Sampei, 1-2-12-1305, Kasumigaoka, Fujimino
City, Saitama Pref., 356-0006 JAPAN.
20/11 – 27/11 ST. KITTS & NEVIS; V4/K5WA NA-104
activity will include the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th)
signing as V49J. Activity outside of the contest will be on 160-
10 meters CW. He will use an Elecraft K3 into a 31 ft. vertical.
QSL V49J via W5JON direct only or via LoTW. QSL V4/K5WA via K5WA.
21/11 – 29/11 GRENADA; J3 NA-024
by JA1MZL (Team Leader), JJ1LIB, JN1RVS, JN3NFQ and JH1ROJ. The
callsign for the contest and non-contest activity to be
determined. Activity will include the CQWW DX CW Contest
(November 23-24th) as a Multi-? entry. Activity outside of the
contest will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital
modes. QSL via JA1HGY. Log will be uploaded to ClubLog and a OQRS
will be available after their DXpedition. Log will be uploaded at
a later day for LoTW. Also, Web page is in the works and will be
soon announced.
22/11 – 30/11 MICRONESIA; V63DX and V63ZF OC-010
from Pohnpei Island by JA7HMZ (V63DX) and JA7ZF (V63ZF). Activity
will be on all HF bands and modes. QSL via their home callsigns.
27/11 – 2/12 SAMOA; 5W8A
Four of the five operators plan to be active as 5W8A from Samoa
after their activities on American Samoa. Operators mentioned are
9M6XRO, W6SZN, ZL1GO and ZL3CW.
27/11 – 11/12 E. KIRIBATI; T32TM
by NL8F. During his second week there he may possibly join up
with the T32RRC team. More details on this is forthcoming. QSL
via K8NA.
28/11 – 11/10 REPUBLIC OF CONGO; TN2MS
planning is being done for a DXpedition to Republic of Congo. For
more details and updates, visit their Web page at
http://www.tn2ms.nl/
21/12 – 10/1 TEMOTU; H40FN OC-100
from Lata, Nendo Island by DK9FN. QSL via HA8DD, direct only.
More details will be forthcoming. Watch the QRZ.com Web site at:
http://www.qrz.com/db/H40FN/
31/12 – 23/2 WEST MALAYSIA; 9M2MRS AS-015
from Penang Island by PA0RRS. He will operate CW, RTTY and PSK
on 40-10 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau, as well as
LoTW and eQSL.
Jan/Feb 2014 AMSTERDAM & ST. PAUL IS.; FT5ZM
a international team of 14 experienced DXpedition operators, led
by K0IR, will depart from Fremantle, Australia, in early January
of 2014. Their destination will be Amsterdam Island (FT5Z). The
team has been granted an 18 day access to the island to occur
between the dates of January 15th and February 20th of 2014.
Once ashore, the team will move to two station positions assigned
by TAAF. The two locations are about 2 kilometers apart. Each
location will allow a full complement of antennas. The separation
will allow simultaneous CW/RTTY and SSB transmission on the open
bands. The group plans on eight stations; four at each location.
Elecraft K3's, a full complement of antennas, and 500 watt and
1.5 KW amplifiers will be the backbone of the station
configurations. The operators are well known in the DXing and
contesting world and include: 9V1YC, EY8MM, FM5CD, HK1R, K4UEE,
K9CT, LA6VM, N4GRN, N6HC, VE3EJ, VE7CT, W6IZT, WB9Z, and yours
truly K0IR. Our website is in the final stages of preparation,
http://www.amsterdamdx.org/
3/1 – 31/1 SENEGAL; 6W7SK
by F6BLP. Activity will be holiday style (IC-7000 into G5RV
antenna) operating mainly CW on 80-10 meters. If possible, he
also hopes to be active on 160m with an Inverted L. QSL via
F6BLP, direct or by the Bureau. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW and
eQSL. For more details, visit http://www.f6blp.org/
5/2 – 17/2 REUNION I.; TO7CC AF-016
by members from the F6KOP Radio Club team. Activity will be on
all bands and modes, with an emphasis on the lower bands and
RTTY. More details will be forthcoming.
19/2 – 27/2 BERMUDA; VP9/G7VJR NA-005
QSL via M0OXO.
21/3 – 4/4 MAYOTTE; FH/DL7BC AF-027
Operations will be on 20-10 meters (40m possibly) plus
participation in CQWW WPX SSB Contest signing TO7BC. He will use
100 watts into a SpiderBeam. QSL via his home callsign, direct or
by the Bureau. For more details, visit his Web site at
http://www.qslnet.de/member/dl7bc/en_TO7BC.htm
21/5 – 28/5 BONAIRE; PJ4 SA-006
by WJ2O. His activity will include the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May
24-25th) as a Single-Op/ All-Band/High-Power entry. Activity
outside of the contest will be on all HF bands (possibly 6
meters) using mainly CW. QSL Via N2ZN.
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 2013 – September 1
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