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Sundsvalls Radioamatörer - SRA


 DX-calendar No. 0907 

February 7, 2009

 Compiled by SM3CVM - Lars Aronsson

The DX-calendar is published at: http://www.sk3bg.se/


DX-TIPS



7/2 - 8/2      WW PMC Contest
               New world wide HF contest organised by Radio Club Slovenj
               Gradec. The contest is dedicated to a noble idea of Peace
               Messenger City. Find rules and more information here,
               http://www.s59dcd.si/

               GHANA; 9G1AA by PA3DEW PA3FQX from Dormaa Ahenkro,
               starting on 14 February. They will be QRV in their spare
               time; look for them around 16 UTC on 14140 kHz.
               QSL via PA3ERA.

- 7/2          FALKLAND IS.: VP8DLQ SA-002
               by ON5NT mostly during the local evening hours.
               QSL via ON5NT, direct or bureau.

- ca 8/2       BURKINA FASO; XT2WC
               by F1IQH. He plans to operate mainly on 20 metres.
               QSL via home call.

- 9/2          MINAMI TORISHIMA; JD1BMM and JD1BND OC-073
               by JA6GXK (JD1BMM) and JK1PCN (JD1BND). They plan to be
               QRV in their spare time on a daily basis. QSL JD1BMM via
               JD1BMM, direct (Masafumi Ishihara, 2-305 Loran,
               2-5-35 Miyazaki, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-0806 Japan) or
               through the JARL bureau. QSL JD1BND via bureau to JD1BND.

- 9/2          ST. VINCENT; J88XF NA-025
               from Mayreau Island by G3TXF. He operates CW only,
               mainly on 40, 30, 20 and 17 metres. QSL via home call.
               The webpage for this trip can be accessed from
               http://www.g3txf.com/

- 10/2         EAST MALAYSIA; 9M6XRO and 9M6DXX OC-088
               from Sabah. 9M6XRO will operate on 10-160 metres mainly
               CW from 7 to 10 February, concentrating on 80 and 160 m CW;
               9M6DXX will operate on 10-80 metres SSB only on 7 and 8
               February, concentrating on 40 and 80 m. They will use one
               station with full legal power (400 W) to a Butternut HF6V
               vertical very close to the ocean on 10-80 m, and a
               17 m-high inverted-L on 160 m, again within a few metres
               of the ocean. Sunset in 9M6 is at 10.27 UTC, sunrise is
               at 22.33 UTC. QSL both 9M6XRO and 9M6DXX via MØURX.

- 10/2         PHILIPPINES; DU9/BA4DW OC-130
               from Mindanao Island. He operates in his spare time
               with 100 watts and wire antennas. QSL via home call.

- 11/2         FRENCH ST. MARTIN; FS/hc and PJ7/hc
               by K8EAB, KB9AVO, KC4VG, NØTU, N7UN, W3FF, W6HFP and WW5L
               - The "Buddies in the Caribbean" DX group, which
               specializes in 100 Watt or low power radios and the
               Buddipole portable antenna system. They will operate CW,
               SSB and RTTY as FS/homecall (St. Martin) and PJ7/homecall
               (Sint Maarten). Their main QTH will be on the French side
               of the island. QSL via home calls. W6HFP, NØTU and N7UN
               will take a side trip to Saba Island (PJ6, NA-145)
               on 6-7 February.

- 12/2         THAILAND; HSØZGQ
               by DL1MJF. He will spend one week on Koh Samui (AS-101)
               during that time frame. Look for HSØZGQ/2 to operate
               CW and SSB on 40-10 metres with 100 watts into a dipole.
               QSL via DL1MJF.

- 12/2         AGALEGA & ST. BRANDON; 3B7FQ AF-015
               from St. Brandon Island by 3B8FQ. This will primarily be
               a working trip for maintenance on the meteorological
               station on St. Brandon, with on-air operations as time
               allows. He expects the 30, 20 and 17 metre bands to be
               the most productive, but will try all bands (80-10 m),
               CW and SSB. He will be using 100 watts and a G5RV.
               QSL via K5XK.

- 13/2         REUNION; FR/OE3GEA AF-016
               Activity will be on all bands, but CW only. QSL via his
               home callsign, direct or by the bureau.

- 13/2         TANZANIA; 5H1DF AF-032
               from Zanzibar by DL7DF and his XYL on holiday, to be
               active on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and SSTV
               as often as possible. His equipment consists of a
               transceiver, a linear TY900, a 18 m Lowband Vertical,
               a Vertical R7, as well as a laptop computer. QSL via
               DL7DF, by the German QSL Bureau (DARC) or direct to:
               Sigi Presch, Wilhelmsmuehlenweg 123, D-12621 Berlin,
               Germany. For updates and more details, visit
               http://www.dl7df.com/5h/

- 13/2         SIERRA LEONE; 9L1X AF-056
               from Sherbro Island. The team, I2YSB, IK2CIO, IK2CKR,
               IK2DIA and IK2HKT, expects to have three stations active
               on CW (28025, 24895, 21025, 18080, 14025, 10105, 7005,
               3505 and 1823 kHz), SSB (28450, 24925, 21295, 18130,
               14260, 7050, 3795 and 1840 kHz), and RTTY (14082 kHz).
               The web pages for the operation are at
               http://www.i2ysb.com/ QSL via I2YSB (direct)
               or G6BMY (bureau).

- 15/2         ANTARCTICA; OPØLE AN-016
               from Princess Elizabeth Base and various, but Antarctica
               mainly by ON3PC. QSL via homecall.

- 17/2         WALLIS & FUTUNA IS.; FW5RE OC-054
               from Wallis Island by HA9RE and a team of operators. The
               group is expected to arrive on the island January 26th.
               Activity will be on 160-10 meters, including 30/17/12
               meters, using CW, SSB and RTTY. Two stations will
               be on the air. Antennas to be used are: a 24 m vertical
               on 160/80/40 m, Spiderbeam for 20/17/15/10 m,
               HB9CV for 20-15 m and a 7-band Butternut.
               QSL via HA8IB.

- 17/2         ARUBA; P4ØMH SA-036
               by OH2BAD spend his holidays. QSLs also via bureau to his
               homecall.

- 26/2         PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29ZAD OC-135
               from Buka Island. Activity will be limited because he is
               working just North of Buka Town. QSL via NI5DX, direct or
               by the Bureau. More information can be found at
               http://p29zad.blogspot.com/

- ca 28/2      IVORY COAST; TU8/F4EGS
               by F4EGS in his spare time with a focus on CW and RTTY
               (and SSB on 160 and 80 metres). QSL via F4EGS, direct
               or bureau.

- 28/2         CANADA; CG, CF, CH and CI
               All radio amateurs in Canada are welcome to use the
               following special event prefixes. Activity is to
               commemorate Galileo’s first use of an optical telescope
               and the subsequent discoveries he made in his lifetime.
               Look for radio amateurs in Canada to use the following
               prefixes:
               VA stations will use the prefix CF
               VE stations will use the prefix CG
               VO stations will use the prefix CH
               VY stations will use the prefix CI
               VE9NC will be activating the special event prefix callsign
               CG9NC. He will be active mainly on 20 meters on the digital
               modes throughout this period. QSL via VE9NC.

- Feb          MARTINIQUE; FM/F5IRO NA-107
               He plans to be active in his spare time, typically after
               22 UTC and during the weekends. Expect him to operate CW,
               digital modes and some SSB on 40, 30 and 20 metres.
               QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

- Feb          SOUTH GEORGIA; VP8DIF AN-007
               from Husvik on South Georgia by MMØDWF (DL9LB).
               QSL via DJ9ZB.

- 3/3?         BELIZE; V3YN and V31GW
               by DJ4KW (V31YN) and DK9GG (V31GW) will be active from
               Belize to early March, including a number of contests.
               From 26 February to 3 March, look for V31YN/P to be active
               from NA-180. QSLs via home calls (direct or bureau).

- 6/3          NAMIBIA; V5/DL2SL
               QSL via homecall.

- March        LEBANON; OD/IV3YIM
               He operates SSB and RTTY on 10, 15, 20, 40 and 80 metres,
               with some possible activity on CW, PSK and the other bands.
               QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

- March        BHUTAN; A52VE
               by JA8VE. He had to leave Bhutan on September 3rd due to
               health problems. QSL via JF1OCQ.

- March        CHAGOS IS.; VQ98JC and VQ9JC AF-006
               from Diego Garcia by ND9M. He is active as VQ98JC through
               the end of the year, after that he will use VQ9JC. Expect
               him to be QRV in his spare time, typically on 12-16.30 UTC
               (from Sunday to Thursday) and on 12-17.30 UTC (Fridays and
               Saturdays). Occasional overnight operating will allow him
               to remain QRV until 1 UTC. QSL via ND9M.

- March        ANTARCTICA; VKØBP
               from the Davis Basis (main island only) by VK2ABP/VK2MRP.
               QSL via VK2CA (see QRZ.com).

- 1/4          DOMINICA; J79BXI NA-101
               by SMØXBI. He will operate SSB only. QSL via home call,
               bureau preferred. QSL via bureau to homecall.

- 1/4          BAHAMAS; C6ANM NA-001
               on 160 m - 6 m. He prefers QSL via LoTW or direct
               to WA2IYO.

- 28/4         SOLOMON ISLANDS; H44MS
               by DL2GAC. He plans to operate SSB with a focus on 80 and
               40 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. DK9FN
               (CW operator) and DL2NUD (EME operator) will join DL2GAC
               (H44MS) in late February for a 2-3 week operation from
               Temotu Province. DK9FN will go back home on 16 March.
               He plans to operate CW only on 160-6 metres, hopefully
               as H4ØFN (the callsign he used back in 1999). Whatever
               callsign he will be using, the QSL route is via HA8FW
               (bureau preferred).

- May          UGANDA; 5X4X
               from Arua by DL8SBQ. He runs 100 watts into a spiderbeam
               for 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 metres and a Zepp antenna for
               40 metres. He has been pirated on 160, 80 and 40 metres
               - if you worked him during the evening hours, please note
               that Peter cannot operate after 20 UTC, because the power
               is off in Arua. QSL via DF5GQ.

- 31/8         HONG KONG; VR2/F4BKV AS-006
               mainly on PSK31 with some SSB during good propagation
               openings. His web site is at http://www.f4bkv.net/

- 30/9         CROZET; FT5WO AF-008
               by F4DYW says he will be working at Alfred Faure Base on
               Ile de la Possesson. He plans to operate on 20, 15 and 40
               metres SSB during his spare time, using 100 watts and
               dipoles. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
               Look for updates on
               http://f4dyw.free.fr/index.php?langue=fr&contenu=ft5wo.html

- 1/11         ANTARCTICA; VKØBP AN-016
               is currently working at Antarctic Davis Base Station,
               Gridsquare MC81XK. His activity is limited due to his
               workload, but he is expected to be on all HF bands.
               He seems to like 20 meters between 1500-1800z. Operations
               have been on SSB and PSK31, but he plans to operate on
               other modes later on during his stay at the Davis Station.
               QSL via VK2CA. PLEASE NOTE: There is also a possibility
               of activating other field huts in the area, and he will
               sign as VK0BP/P. Look for more details on his Web page
               at http://www.vk0bp.org/

- ca 16/11     LEBANON; OD/W5YFN
               has received approval from the local authorities to while
               in Lebanon, for one year starting on 16 November.

- 2009         WEST MALAYSIA; 9M2TI
               by EA4ATI to work in Kuala Lumpur for the whole year 2009.
               He will work with 400 watts and a vertical in CW and SSB
               on 40 m/20 m/15 m/10 m. He also plans to take part in all
               major contests (if possible from stations better equipped).
               QSL via EA4ATI.

- 31/10 2010   CANADA; VA7PX NA-075
               from Mayne Island. QSL via VE7AXU via bureau or direct.

- 2010         MARSHALL IS.; V73NS OC-028
               from the Kwajalein atoll by WD8CRT, who will have to work
               here for two years starting on Jan 5, 2009. He will work
               mostly in CW on 160-6 m. QSL via bureau or direct to
               Neil Schwanitz, P O Box 8341, APO, AP 96557, USA.
               His website is http://www.qsl.net/v73ns/

9/2 - 10/3     ANTARCTICA; OR4AX and OR3AX
               from the RV Professor Khromov (Spirit of Enderby) and
               from the region of the Ross Sea in Antarctica by ON5AX
               and ON3AX. QSL via ON5AX.

10/2 - 24/2    BELIZE; V31RW, V31UH, V31TB and V31WO
               from Placencia by AB7RW (V31RW), AC7UH (V31UH), KT7G
               (V31TB) and N7WO (V31WO). They will participate in the
               CQ WW WPX RTTY Contest as V31TB (QSL via KT7G) and in the
               ARRL DX CW Contest as V31WO (QSL via N7WO). Outside the
               contests QSL via the operator’s instructions.

11/2 - 15/2    NICARAGUA; H7/NP3D and YN2/EW1AR
               by NP3D (EW1AR), including an entry in the CQ WW WPX RTTY
               Contest as YN2S. He will operate CW and RTTY, with some
               SSB. QSL via NP3D (direct) or W3HNK or RW6HS (for Russia
               and CIS countries).

11/2 - 16/2    FIJI; 3D2OU and 3D2NB
               by N7OU and W7YAQ. Operation will be 160-10 metres,
               mostly CW with some SSB and RTTY. QSL via home calls.

11/2 - 22/2    CAPE VERDE; D4C
               by YL2KL. He hopes to do some activity on 30 meters, but
               plans to be active during the CQ WW WPX RTTY Contest
               (February 14-15th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power
               entry and the ARRL DX CW Contest (February 21-22nd) as
               a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via IZ4DPV.
               For the latest information, check the D4C Web page at
               http://www.d4c.cc/

11/2 - 23/2    BRUNEI; V8FHX
               by G4OHX. He plans to operate mainly CW on 80, 40 and
               20 metres, but he may also get on 30 m. QSL via home
               call (direct only).

11/2 - 27/2    DOMINICA; J7N NA-101
               by K3TEJ, including a SOAB entry in either the
               CQ WW WPX RTTY and the ARRL DX CW Contests. Outside the
               contests he will concentrate on 160, 30, 17 and 12 metres
               CW and RTTY. QSL direct to K3TEJ.

12/2 - 15/2    TURKS & CAICOS; VP5/KX7YT and VP5/N1KEZ NA-022
               from Providenciales Island. Activity will include an entry
               in the CQ WW RTTY Contest (February 14-15th).
               QSL via their home callsigns.

12/2 - 24/2    USA; WA2USA/4 NA-112
               from Bogue Banks. Activity will be 160-10 meters using
               CW, SSB and RTTY. He will also participate in the
               ARRL CW DX and CQ WPX RTTY Contests. QSL via his home
               callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

12/2 - 26/2    DESECHEO I.; K5D
               The Caribbean National Wildlife Refuge Complex has selected
               and announced a team co-led by Dr. Glenn Johnson, WØGJ and
               Bob Allphin, K4UEE. Their plan involves a team of fifteen
               operators and 6-8 stations 160-6 meter for a 14-day
               operation. They will bring several tons of equipment to
               the island including a change of operators on Feb 19.
               QSL via N2OO. For updates visit the KP5 Web page at
               http://www.kp5.us/

13/2 - 23/2    MOROCCO; CN2XW
               by G5XW. Ths is another backpacking type holiday, so he
               will be running 100 watts into some sort of basic antenna.
               QSL via home call, direct only.

13/2 - 24/2    GUADELOUPE; FG/IV3CGJ/P NA-102
               from Marie-Galante, QSL via bureau to home call.

14/2 - 15/2    PANAMA; H81L
               from Miraflores Lighthouse (ARLHS PAN-030) by the Radio
               Club of Panama and the Panama Canal Amateur Radio
               Association will be active on all bands and modes.
               QSL via HP1RCP.

14/2 - 21/2    TONGA; A35HA OC-049
               from Tongatapu Island by CX3AN. He will operate holiday
               style on 40-6 metres CW and SSB, with an emphasis on 30
               and 17 metres, running 100 watts into dipoles.
               QSL via home call.

14/2 - 12/3    NAMIBIA; V5/DJ4SO
               He will operate mostly CW and RTTY/PSK31 on 160-10 metres.
               QSL via home call, direct or bureau. The logs will be
               uploaded to LoTW.

17/2 - 24/2    NICARAGUA; YN2 or H7/hc
               by AC8W, K8DD, KB8TXZ and N8LJ, ARRL DX CW Contest
               included. They will put an emphasis on 160, 80, 30, 17 and
               12 metres. They will operate as either H7/homecall or with
               YN2 calls.

17/2 - 2/3     TUVALU; T2 OC-015
               by N7OU and W7YAQ, their callsigns still have to be
               confirmed. Activity will be on 160-10 meters, mainly CW,
               with some SSB and RTTY. They plan to be an entry in the
               ARRL DX CW Contest. QSL via their home callsigns, direct
               or by the Bureau.

18/2 - 22/2    BAHAMAS; C6AKQ and C6APG
               by N4BP (C6AKQ) and K4PG (C6APG). Look for them to be
               active on 30/17/12 meter bands between antenna jobs.
               They currently plan on operating 160 meters and either
               40 or 80 meters in the ARRL DX CW Contest (February
               21-22nd). QSL to their home callsigns, direct or by
               the Bureau.

18/2 - 25/2    VIRGIN IS.; KP2/K3CT NA-106
               with an emphasis on 30, 12 and 17 metres before and
               after the ARRL DX CW Contest. He will participate in
               the ARRL DX CW Contest as KP2M (QSL via  AI4U).
               QSL via home call.

19/2 - 24/2    VIRGIN IS.; KP2/K3MD
               from St.John’s. His activity will include the ARRL DX CW
               Contest (February 21-22nd) as Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power
               entry. He will be using an IC-7000 (w/ALS-500M/PS-75) into
               an all band 80-10 m trap dipole up 50 feet and a 160 meter
               inverted L. Outside of contest he will operate casually,
               usually working Europe on 20 and 40 meters. QSL via K3MD.

20/2 - 24/2    BRAZIL; PX6T and PY6KW/P SA-080
               from Tinhare Island by PT2OP (as PX6T) and PY6KW
               (as PY6KW/P or with a special callsign). They plan to
               operate SSB mainly on 20 and 40 metres, with 100 watts
               into G5RV. QSL via home calls.

20/2 - 24/2    BRITISH VIRGIN IS.; VP2V/K6VVA NA-023
               from Tortola, he will be celebrating his 65th birthday
               working mainly on CW. He will also be in the ARRL DX CW
               Contest (February 21-22nd) as VP2VVA. QSL via N6AWD.

20/2 - 27/2    ECUADOR; HC1MD/HC4
               from Same and Tonsupa by NE8Z. He will operate CW and
               SSB on 160-10 metres. QSL via K8LJG.

21/2 - 22/2    INDIA; AU3ØSHI
               by VU2DSI, VU2ROE, VU2SMN and VU2SMS to commemorate the
               birth of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (19 February 1627),
               the founder of the Maratha Empire. They will operate from
               Shivneri Fort, the historic military fortification where
               Shivaji was born; suggested frequencies are 7070, 14250,
               14215, 21280 and 28290. QSL via VU2DSI.

21/2 - 22/2    CHILE; XR1A
               from Puerto Antofagasta lighthouse by members of Radio
               Club La Portada. They will operate CW and SSB mainly
               on 20 and 40 metres. QSL via XQ1IDM.

21/2 - 3/3     PARAGUAY; ZP6/SP9MRO
               by SP9MRO and SP9SX will be active holiday style. They
               plan to operate CW, SSB and RTTY, with main activity to be
               concentrated during the weekends and the local night hours.

22/2 - 6/3     SEYCHELLES; S79JF AF-024
               from Praslin Island by DL7JAN. Activity will be on
               40-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and possibly PSK31.
               QSL via DL7JAN, direct or by the Bureau.

23/2 - 25/2    TURKEY; TAØ/DL2JRM/P AS-115
               from Kekova Island. Activity will be on 40-10 meters CW.
               QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the bureau.

25/2 - 1/3     BRAZIL; PX6T and PY6KW/P SA-080
               from Boipeba Island by PT2OP (as PX6T) and PY6KW
               (as PY6KW/P or with a special callsign). They plan to
               operate SSB mainly on 20 and 40 metres, with 100 watts
               into G5RV. QSL via home calls.

25/2 - 7/3     MONTSERRAT; VP2
               by W1USN, W1SSR and AA1M. They plan to operate CW, SSB
               and PSK31. Their callsigns have not been assigned as of
               this date. They are looking to get VP2MPR (W1USN) and
               VP2MPL (AA1M), if not, VP2M/homecall. QSL via their CBA.

26/2 - 5/3     MAYOTTE; FH/G3SWH and FH/G3RWL AF-027
               their activity will be mainly on 80-10 metres CW. Subject
               to QRN and site conditions, there may be some 160 m CW
               activity, and some RTTY and/or PSK31. They plan to have
               two stations on the air for as many hours every day as
               possible. QSL via G3SWH, direct or bureau (on-line form
               for bureau cards can be found at
               http://www.g3swh.org.uk/mayotte.html

27/2 - 12/3    ANTIGUA & BARBUDA; V25TK NA-100
               by G3TKK, active holiday style. He plans to operate CW
               on 40-17 metres. QSL via G3TKK, direct or bureau.

28/2 - 8/3     ECUADOR; HC1MD
               from Tumbaco by NE8Z. He will operate CW and SSB
               on 160-10 metres. QSL via K8LJG.

March          AVES I.; YWØA NA-020
               The 4M5DX Group’s expedition to Aves Island is scheduled
               to take place in March, hopefully for a full week. A large
               team of operators will be active on 160-6 metres CW, SSB
               and RTTY. QSL via IT9DAA (diret or bureau), or LoTW.
               Bookmark http://yw0a.4m5dx.info/ for updates.

1/3 - 7/3      BAHAMAS; W6DXO/C6A NA-001
               from South Andros Island. Activity will be holiday style
               operation with focus on 30/17/12 meter bands as propagation
               allows. A QSL Manager is to be determined.

1/3 - 11/3     ST. LUCIA; J6/W5JON NA-108
               from Marigot Bay. Activity will be on 160-6 meters SSB
               using dipoles and 6 m yagi. Also, look for activity in
               the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 7-8th, 2009).
               QSL via W5JON.

1/3 - 14/3     EAST MALAYSIA; 9M6 AS-051
               Due to a combination of personal and logistical reasons
               unfortunately it has been necessary to postpone the
               proposed March 2009 Spratly Island DXpedition. It is hoped
               that the DXpedition will go ahead at a later date.
               Look at http://www.spratly2009.com/

2/3 - 16/3     TEMOTU; H4Ø OC-100
               from Lata, Nendo Island by DK9FN. He hopes to get the
               same callsign he used back in 1999 (H4ØFN), and will
               operate CW only, while DL2GAC will work SSB as H4ØMS
               and DL2NUD will be on 2 m EME (H4Ø callsign to be issued).
               They will have three separate stations with amplifiers.
               QSL H4ØFN via HA8FW, all of the QSOs will be confirmed
               automatically via the bureau, for those who need a direct
               card the address is Mihaly Bela, Csongradi SGT. 122/A,
               H-6724 Szeged, Hungary. Further information on this
               activity, including details on the antennas to be used,
               can be found at www.hari-ham.com/h40fn/

4/3 - 9/3      ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; FP/KV1J NA-032
               from Miquelon. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using CW,
               SSB, RTTY and PSK31. He will also be in the ARRL DX SSB
               Contest (March 7-8th, 2009) as a Single-Op/All-Band/
               Low-Power entry. Antennas will be a N1IW off-centered
               fed dipole (80-10 m), SteppIR vertical (40-10 m) and
               a PAR-6 Moxon for 6 m. QSL via his home callsign, direct
               or by the Bureau. Also, LoTW or eQSL. Visit his Web page
               at http://www.kv1j.com/fp/March09.html

4/3 - 14/3     URUGUAY; CX
               by SP9MRO and SP9SX will be active holiday style. They
               plan to operate CW, SSB and RTTY, with main activity to be
               concentrated during the weekends and the local night hours.

5/3 - 19/3     MADEIRA IS.; CT3/DL3KWR and CT3/DL3KWF AF-014
               They plan to operate mostly CW and on 12, 17 and 30 metres.
               Hardy will also give RTTY and PSK-31 a try. QSL via home
               calls. E-mail requests for bureau cards can be sent to
               dl3kwr@darc.de or dl3kwf@darc.de respectively.

6/3 - 11/3     CHATHAM IS.; ZL7T OC-038
               from Kaiangaroa by ZL1ALZ, ZL1BYZ, ZL2CC, ZL2LE, ZL2RVW,
               ZL2WG, ZL3AB and team leaders ZL2AL and ZL2AAA. They will
               have four stations with amplifiers and be active on 160-10
               metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. Further information can be
               found at http://www.zl7t.com/, a logsearch will be
               available after the team returns home. QSL via ZL2AL,
               direct or bureau.

7/3 - 12/3     BANGLADESH; S2
               from Dhaka by 6K5YPW, DS2AGH, DS2BGV, HL3QP, HL5FUA and
               6K2AVL. They plan to operate (callsign TBA) on 160-10
               metres CW, SSB and digital modes, with three amplifiers,
               verticals and beam antennas. Suggested frequencies are:
               Band   CW      SSB     Digi
               ----------------------------
               160m   1822     -       -
               80m    3515    3795     -
               40m    7015    7095     -
               30m   10115     -       -
               20m   14015   14195   14082
               17m   18075   18130     -
               15m   21015   21295   21082
               12m   24895   24950     -
               10m   28015   28460   28100
               QSL via HL5FUA. Logs will  be available at
               http://dxpedition.co.kr/

10/3 - 19/3    ANTIGUA & BARBUDA; V25WY and V25OP
               Antigua by W4OWY and W9OP. Activity will be on 160-6
               meters. QSL via their home callsign or by the bureau.
               Logs will also be uploaded as before to LoTW and eQSL.

12/3 - 17/3    ST. KITTS & NEVIS; V4/G4FAL NA-104
               from Rawlins Plantation, St. Kitts including participation
               in the RSGB Commonwealth Contest (BERU) on 14-15 March
               as V47CD. He plans to operate only CW on 80, 40, 20, 15
               and 10 metres. QSL via home call or LOTW.

12/3 - 26/3    GRENADA; J3 NA-024
               by G3VCQ and M3VCQ. Colin will be active as J38CW in the
               BERU CW Contest (March 14-15th). Colin will only work
               Commonwealth stations during the contest. Outside of the
               contest, look for activity to be on 80/40/30/20/17/15/12/10
               meters using CW and SSB. Sharon will also be active and
               sign J38/M3VCQ (still to be confirmed yet) in between
               sunbathing! All QSLs are via G3VCQ, direct or by the
               bureau.

14/3 - 27/3    COCOS-KEELING; VK9AA OC-003
               by VK2IA. He will operate CW and SSB on 160-10 metres.
               QSL via DL8YR.

15/3 - 22/3    NORFOLK I.; VK9N/ON5AX OC-005
               QSL via ON5AX.

19/3 - 25/3    AZERBAIJAN; 4KØCW
               by DL6KVA from 4K9W QTH. He will operate CW only on all
               the HF bands, with 100 watts and a 84-metre longwire,
               and will take part in the Russian DX Contest.
               QSL via home call.

24/3 - 31/3    MADEIRA IS.; CT3/DF7ZS
               His activity will include the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest (March
               28-29th). QSL via DJ6QT or CS9L. He will sign CS9L (or
               CT9L) for the contest. Look for casual operation before
               the contest.

24/3 - 3/4     LORD HOWE I.; VK9L
               by IZ3ESV, K5YY, N2OO, N2OZ, SQ8X, SQ9DIE, SV2KBS, VK1TX,
               VK3HJ, VK3QB, VK4IO, VK4VCH, VK5CP, VK5PO, W5SL and VK4FW
               with 7 full HF stations at 2 seperate sites as well as one
               for 6 m. Modes of operation are CW, SSB and RTTY. They
               will use mono band yagis and mono band verticals. There
               are also a quantity of wire antennas for the low bands.
               The QSLing chores will be handled by VK4FW. We will set
               up an online QSLing system that will permit you to apply
               online to help cut your postage costs. For more updates,
               details on the DXpedition and how to donate to this
               operation, please visit VK9LA Web pages at
               http://www.odxg.org/vk9la.htm

25/3 - 1/4     VANUATU; YJØAAC OC-035
               from Efate Island by VK4HAM. Activity will be on 80-10
               meters. He also plans to be in the 2009 CQ WPX SSB Contest.
               QSL via VK4HAM.

25/3 - 5/4     MOZAMBIQUE; C9
               by K5WAF, KG5U, N4AL, W5MJ, W5PF and WF5W will be active
               on 160-10 metres, CQ WW WPX SSB Contest included. They
               will have three stations (CW, SSB and digital modes) with
               two amplifiers, log periodics for 10-20 metres and
               vertical for the other bands. The QSL route for all their
               C9 callsigns (TBA) is via W5PF. Further information and
               on-line logs at http://www.tdxs.net/c91.html

26/3 - 4/4     SOUTH COOK IS.; E51SIX
               from Rarotonga (from grid BG08DR) for 6 m/2 m EME operation
               by W7GJ and ZL1RS. The 6 m operation will take place on
               50.190 MHz. More station details will be announced as it
               gets closer to the operation. For more details,
               visit the following Web page at
               http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/E51SIX.htm

31/3 - 5/4     CANARY IS.; EA8/MØVKY AF-004
               from Lanzarote Island. Activity will be on 40/20/15 meters
               using a FT-857D and 1/2 wave dipoles. QSL via his home
               callsign, direct or by the bureau.

31/3 - 11/4    NETHERLANDS ANTILLES; PJ2/PA4JJ SA-006
               from Curacao. He will operate holiday style on various
               bands, with a focus on 30, 17 and 12 metres and
               RTTY/PSK31. QSL via home call. A logsearch will be
               available at http://www.pa4jj.nl/

1/4 - 8/4      RODRIGUES I.; 3B9/hc AF-017
               by SP2JMR SP2JMB. They plan to operate SSB and CW on
               all bands.

1/4 - 11/4     NETHERLANDS ANTILLES; PJ2/PA4JJ SA-006
               from Curacao for a holiday style operation. He will try
               to be active on as many bands as he can, except 160 m.
               He will be on all modes but mostly digital. His equipment
               is a FT-897 and a a ZS6BKW antenna (which he states can
               be tuned on 6 m, and he will be using WSJT (JT6M) on 6 m).
               QSL direct to his home callsign.

9/4 - 13/4     MOZAMBIQUE; C91FC
               by ON4AEO, ON4CJK, ON7BK, ZR6APT, ZS6ACT, ZS6AYC and ZS6GC.
               They plan to operate on all bands SSB, RTTY and possibly
               CW. QSL via ON4CJK. Their website is at
               http://www.filipstattooshop.be/Mozambique/

9/4 - 17/4     MAURITIUS; 3B8/hc AF-049
               by SP2JMR SP2JMB. They plan to operate SSB and CW on
               all bands.

17/4 - 20/4    COSTA RICA; TI7 NA-191
               from San Jose, Murcielago Islands by DK6AO, TI7WGI,
               DH8WR, DL2RNS, DL2JRM and DL5YWM. They plan to operate
               around the clock on 80-10 metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31.
               QSL via DK6AO, direct or bureau. The website for the
               expedition is at http://www.ti7.info/

3/5 - 17/5     NAURU; C21TI
               EA4ATI is preparing for a DXpedition (with a team of
               operators) to activate Nauru in the Pacific sometime
               in May. Tentative dates will be either from May 3-17th
               (after the cyclone season) or May 16-30th. This is the
               same location that previous DXpeditions to Nauru have
               used (such as C21BH, C21SX, C21XF, etc). Activity will
               be on all HF bands including 60 m and 6 m. The suggested
               frequencies mentioned (as of now) are:
               CW  - 1825.5, 3505, 7005, 10110, 14025, 18075, 21025,
                     24895 and 28025
               SSB - 1825.5, 3799, 5371.5, 7065, 14195, 18145, 21295,
                     24945 and 28495 kHz
               6 m - 50.115 MHz (CW/SSB)
               They currently have two transceivers with HF amplifiers
               and will use a yagi beam antenna for 20/15/10 meters and
               several dipole antennas. QSL will be via EA4ATI.

16/5 - 20/6    NIUE; ZK2V OC-040
               by ZL1CT. His 5-week expedition aims to give as many
               stations as possible their first QSO with ZK2. Resources
               are limited, and he will operate mainly on 80, 40, 20 and
               15 metres CW and SSB, with some activity on 30, 17 and
               12 metres and some RTTY. QSL via N3SL. A log-search will
               be available at http://www.gm7v.com/zk2v.htm, and he plans
               to update it as often as possible.

1/6 - 14/6     BAHAMAS; C6AMS NA-001
               from New Providence by NA6M, N5RNA, W5TSN, K2CK and K9OWQ.
               Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and digital
               modes. QSL via NA6M, direct only. Updates and more
               information can be found at http://www.c6ams.com/

1/6 - 15/5     MALDIVES; 8Q7CQ AS-013
               from Kuredu Island by GØVJG. This will be a limited
               operation because Nobby will be on his honeymoon (and
               he thanks his wife for putting up with him and the QRM).
               Activity will be mainly HF SSB but some 6 meters.
               QSL via Owen, G4DFI.

19/6 - 5/7     SAN ANDRES/PROVIDENCIA; 5JØM NA-033
               San Andres by K7BV, concentrate on 6 metres. He may also
               be QRV on the HF bands. QSL direct to W1JJ. Further
               information at http://www.qth.com/k7bv/caribe2009/

10/7 - 18/7    ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; FP/K9OT and FP/KB9LIE NA-032
               from Miquelon Island including the IARU HF World
               Championship Contest (July 12-13th). Activity outside of
               the contest will be on 160-6 meters using CW and SSB.
               K9OT prefers CW on 30 meters and down, while KB9LIE likes
               SSB, especially on 17, 20 and 40 meters. Location will be
               Room 5 at Motel de Miquelon (formerly Maxotel). QSL direct
               with return postage; bureau and LoTW okay. No eQSL.
               Their Web site is at http://hamradio.pnpfarms.com/

20/7 - 30/7    ALASKA; KL7RRC NA-233 New One!
               from Ogliuga Island in the Delarof Islands Group,
               IOTA Contest included. Look for details on
               http://www.na-234.com/contact_chuginadak_expedition.html
               or http://www.na-234.com/ (click on "NA-233 Plans").

21/7 - 29/7    BELIZE; V31UR and V31WL NA-073
               from Caye Caulker by W6WTG (V31UR) and N2OWL (V31WL).
               Expect activity on the HF bands and 6 metres, and look
               for V31UR to participate in the IOTA Contest (25-26 July).
               QSL via W6UR. Further information and updates at
               http://www.w6wtg.com/

29/7 - 12/8    LESOTHO; 7P
               K5LBU is once again making plans for another African trip,
               this time to Lesotho.

30/8-July 2011 FRENCH POLYNESIA; FO
               by F5PHW. Since he is there for work, his on air activities
               will be limited, but he will try to operate as much as
               possible. If he lives in a house, Phil intends to be active
               on all HF bands from 80-10 meters mainly on CW and RTTY
               (possibly some PSK31) with very little SSB using only
               100 watts. His antennas from the house QTH will be:
               80-40 m - Inverted V + HF6VX (GP), 30 m - HF6VX,
               20-10 m - HF6VX + Spiderbeam (not sure). However, if he
               lives in an apartment the antenna may only be the HF6VX.
               QSL via F8BPN, by the Bureau or direct.

24/9 - 7/10    NETHERLANDS ANTILLES; PJ2/PA1FJ SA-006
               from the Island of Curacao. QSL via his home callsign,
               direct, by the Bureau or eQSL.

7/10 - 14/10   SABLE I.;  NØTG/CYØ, WA4DAN/CYØ and AA4VK/CYØ NA-063
               They plan to have three complete HF stations, with three
               verticals, one "strategically placed" yagi and at least
               one wire antenna, and to operate CW and SSB on 160-10
               metres, with an emphasis on Asia. Twenty metres are likely
               to provide most contacts, and they will try to have two
               stations (CW and SSB) on that band at the same time.
               QSL via home calls. The website for the expedition is at
               http://www.cy0dxpedition.com/

 

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!

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