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August 9, 2009
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- 9/8 UNITED STATES; W1T NA-148
from Thacher Island. Activity will take place from either
the North Tower (ARLHS USA-1027) and the South Tower
(ARLHS USA-105). QSL via W1GLO (direct).
- 9/8 CHILE; XR6B
from the Morro Bonifacio lighthouse (ARLHS CHI-103) by
the Three Stars DX Group. They plan to operate on several
bands CW and SSB. QSL via CE6AMN.
- 10/8 CAYMAN ISLANDS; ZF2GC NA-016
from the Grand Cayman Island by W9CGI. Activity will be
mainly on 17 and 12 meters using PSK31 and SSB. He will
use a vertical antenna with under 50 watts. QSL via his
home callsign, eQSL preferred; direct w/SASE or by
the Bureau.
- 11/8 CYPRUS; 5B/LZ2HM
He will be QRV on 160-2 metres and will participate in the
WAE DX Contest CW (8-9 August) as C4I. QSL via home call.
- 11/8 SWAZILAND; 3DAØ
by 3DAØDJ (GI4FUM/EI4DJ), 3DAØTB (G4LDL), 3DAØMH (GM3TAL),
3DAØVA (M0VAA), 3DAØMM (NC4MM) and 3DAØEL (UT5EL).
They plan to put up a scout station at the international
Scout Camp near Manzini which will be active as 3DAØSS in
the future. They will use the antennas (for 160 m-10 m)
which are already at the Hawane Resort operating two
stations around the clock. QSL cards should be sent to the
operator's homecall. The DXpedition homepage can be found
at: http://www.gi4fum.co.uk/
- 12/8 JAPAN; JA6VDB/6 and JE6AQP/6 AS-040
from the islands of Nozaki and Ojika, in the Goto Islands
group. They plan to operate CW and SSB on 40-15 metres.
QSL via home calls, direct or bureau.
- 12/8 BELIZE; V31NP NA-073
from Ambergris Cay by LA5OPA. Activity will be mostly on
20 meters SSB and PSK31. He will also operate on the other
bands, if propagation is open to Europe. Per will be using
100 watts with a Buddipole antenna system. QSL via LA5OPA,
by the Bureau or direct.
- 13/8 LESOTHO; 7P8AO, 7P8CF, 7P8MM, 7P8OK and 7P8YI
by HA5AO (7P8AO), K5LBU (7P8CF), WØMM (7P8MM), 9M6XRO
(7P8OK) and DJØYI (7P8YI). They will have two stations QRV
all the time, and a third station might be on for PSK and
RTTY. Activity will be on all bands, with a serious effort
on 160 and 80 metres. QSL 7P8OK via MØURX, others via home
calls. The web page for the expedition can be found on the
Texas DX Society's site http://www.tdxs.net/
- 15/8 OGASAWARA; JD1BLY and JD1BNF AS-031
from Chichijima Island by JI5RPT (JD1BLY) and JO1LVZ
(JD1BNF). Activity will be on 160-6 meters using the
satellites, CW, SSB, Digi modes and 2 m WSJT EME.
QSL via their home callsigns. Log searches will be
available on the following Web sites:
D1BLY: http://www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/
JD1BNF: http://www.hattsan.com/
- 15/8 ALASKA; KL/N3SY
from the Denali National Park on 40-10 metres.
QSL via home call.
- 16/8 INDIA; AT8LHC
from Kadalur Point Lighthouse (ARLHS IND-013) will be
active on 20 and 40 metres CW, SSB and digital modes.
QSL via VU2JHM, direct or bureau.
- 17/8 CHINA; BA7IO/4 AS-136
from Heng Sha Island by a group of six operators.
QSL direct to BA7IO.
- 18/8 WEST MALAYSIA and EAST MALAYSIA; 9M8DX/2 and 9M8DX
from Kuala Lumpur by VK6DXI will be active in his spare
time. Then he will go and operate holiday style as 9M8DX
from Kuching, Sarawak (OC-088), East Malaysia until the
18th. He will operate mainly CW from both locations.
QSL via SP5UAF.
- 22/8 AFGHANISTAN; T6AD
by W7VOA to report on the Afghan national elections. He
plans to operate when time permits, using 100 watts and
a G5RV antenna with a focus on 40, 20 and 15 metres CW
(and maybe PSK). QSL via K2AU.
- 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
- 31/9 MONGOLIA; JU85TTC
to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Technique Technology
College of Mongolia. Activity over the past weekend has
been on 20 meters CW. QSL via JT1DN.
- ca 2/10 CHILE; CE73RG
The Radio Club Rancagua (CE4RG) was founded on July 22,
1936, and the 73rd anniversary will be celebrated with
the special event station. Operation will take place in
CW, SSB and PSK on 80/40/20/17/15/12/10 m. QSL via CE4WJK.
- 3/10 TIMOR-LESTE; 4W6AL
from Timor Lorosae by CT1GPQ. Activity will be on
40/30/20/17 meters SSB, RTTY and preferably CW. His station
setup will be an Icom IC-706 MK2G, a dipole for 40 and 30
meters and square loops for 20 and 17 meters. Pilot station
and QSL Manager is Toze, CT1GFK. The pilot station will be
in daily contact with CT1GPQ. Any questions or suggestions
should be sent to star@algarvedx.com - Activity logs will
be online (possibly daily) on http://algarvedx.com/
All information will be sent first via the Algarve STAR DX
Team Mailing List. Subscriptions are available on team’s
WEB site. PLEASE NOTE: This is "NOT A DXpedition"! CT1GPQ
will be in Timor-Leste with a Medical Team and radio
operations will take place only during his spare time.
- 31/10 JAPAN; 8J6SL AS-077
from the Kumamoto Museum to celebrate the 100th anniversary
of Hisatsu (Railroad) Line (Steam Locomotive) on the Island
of Honshu (JIIA AS-077-001). Activity will be on all bands
and modes. Possibly 5 stations will be on the air.
QSL via the JARL Bureau.
- 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 VKØBP/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 while in
Lebanon, for one year starting on 16 November.
- 31/12 HONG KONG; VR2ØØ9EAG
special event to promote the Hong Kong 2009 East Asia
Games. Operations will be primarily on the HF bands from
40-10 meters and VHF on 6 meters. The modes used will be
primarily SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. QSL Manager VR2XMT:
Charlie Ho, P O Box 900, Fanling Post Office, Hong Kong.
- 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.
- May 2010 PHILIPPINES; DU9/DL5SDF OC-130
expects to be QRV from Mindanao Island. He operates CW
only. QSL direct to Hans Bohnet, Purok 5, Lower Bon-Bon,
Libertad, Butuan City 8600, Philippines or via the DARC
bureau to DL5SDF (bureau card requests will have to wait
until June 2010, when he will go back to Germany).
- 31/10 2010 CANADA; VA7PX NA-075
from Mayne Island. QSL via VE7AXU via bureau or direct.
- 2010 MARSHALL ISLANDS; 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/
Late August? GLORIOSO; FT5GA AF-011
the Gloriosos 2009 DXpedition has once again been postponed
"because of flight problems". They "think", however, that
the DXpedition could begin at the end of August. The team
of 7 operators will be active with three stations on 160-6
metres on CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK and possibly other digital
modes. Their trip to Glorioso is first of all a military
operation, not a Dxpedition. They plan to be QRV during
both the IARU HF World Championship and the IOTA Contest.
QSL via F5OGL. A log search will be available and updated
on a daily basis at http://glorieuses2008.free.fr/
11/8 - 15/8 SOUTH AFRICA; ZS6/W2LPL
by W2LPL and W2DBL. Activity will be mainly 20 meters using
SSB and PSK31. They will use a FT-857 into an end feed
antenna running 100 watts. QSL via W2LPL.
11/8 - 30/8 AGALEGA & ST. BRANDON; 3B7FQ AF-015
from St. Brandon Island by 3B8FQ. This may be his last
visit to 3B7 for the next five years. It will be a working
trip, with time shared for maintenance on the island’s
meteorological equipment (and possibly for a few extra
days in early September). Operation will be CW and SSB
on 40-10 metres. QSL via K5XK, direct preferred.
13/8 UNITED STATES; N3AQC
by WY3H, W3IRS and K3WWP will operate a special event
station from the USS Requin (Submarine) which is dry
docked in the Alleghney River in Pittsburgh, PA. Their
operating times will be roughly between 10 am to 2 pm
(+/- a few minutes) EST (1400-1800z). A special QSL card
will be sent to all contacts. Operation will be on 20 and
40 meters only in the CW portion of the bands.
14/8 - 16/8 BRAZIL; ZZ6Z SA-023
from Itaparica Island by PY6HD, PY6RT and PY6AWU.
They will operate SSB only on 80, 40, 20, 17, 15 and 10
metres. QSL via PY6HD, direct or bureau. The log will be
uploaded to LoTW.
14/8 - 16/8 URUGUAY; CW1R
from the lighthouse at Punta del Este (ARLHS URU-008) by
the Radio Club Uruguayo. They plan to have at least two
stations up and running on 80-15 metres CW, SSB and digital
modes. QSL direct to Radio Club Uruguayo, P O Box 37,
11000 Montevideo, Uruguay.
14/8 - 17/8 ARGENTINA; LR5D SA-055
from Martin GarcÃa Island and lighthouse by the Radio Club
Argentino. They plan to operate CW, SSB and FM on 160-6
metres, plus 2 m and 70 cm. QSL via LU4AA, direct or
bureau. Further information can be found at
http://www.lu4aa.org/mgi2009.htm
14/8 - 23/8 PUERTO RICO; W4L NA-099
from the Arecibo Lighthouse (ARLHS PUR-001, TWLHD WLH
KP4-001), Puerto Rico (NA-099, USI PR-006S, WLOTA 2802).
This activity will include the International Lighthouse/
Lightship Weekend (ILLW, August 15-16th).
Look for them on the following frequncies:
SSB - 7150, 14225, 18122 and 28350 kHz
SSTV - 14230 kHz
QSL direct to: CARG, P O Box 140031, Arecibo, PR 00614-0031.
14/8 - 25/8 CYPRUS; 5B/G4MKP
from Tsada village near Pafos. Activity will be mainly CW
on 80- 10 meters. QSL via MØURX.
15/8 - 16/8 CANARY ISLANDS; AO8FLH
from La Entallada Lighthouse on Fuerteventura Island by
EA8ANE, EA8AZM, EA8CAC and EA8DP. They plan to operate
CW, SSB and RTTY on 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30, 40 and 80
metres. QSL via EA8AKN, direct or bureau.
15/8 - 16/8 BRAZIL; PT7ZT/P
from Pecem Lighthouse (ARLH BRA-285). QSL via home call,
direct or bureau.
15/8 - 16/8 CHILE; CE2P
from the lighthouse at Punta Panul (ARLHS CHI-073) by
CE3FZL. He plans on 40 metres SSB. QSL via EA5KB.
15/8 - 16/8 UNITED STATES; W2T
from the Tucker’s Island lighthouse (USA-911) by The Old
Barney ARC from 13 UTC through 21 UTC each day. Operation
will be primarily on 40 and 20 metres SSB with two
stations. QSL via N2OO.
15/8 - 20/8 CANADA; VE3SST
from Salisbury Island (not IOTA, CisA ON-284).
QSL via home call.
16/8 - 19/8 BOTSWANA; A25/W2LPL
from the Tuli Block in Mashatu by W2LPL and W2DBL.
Activity will be mainly 20 meters using SSB and PSK31.
They will use a FT-857 into an end feed antenna running
100 watts. QSL via W2LPL.
17/8 - 23/8 NAURU; C21TI OC-031
by EA4ATI/9M2TI and other operators which was to take
place between June 16-26th, was postponed, but is already
booked/rescheduled. Look for activity on all HF bands from
160-10 meters + 6 meters. Station will have power and
a 7 element yagi. The suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1825.2, 3505, 7005, 10110, 14025, 18075, 21025,
24895 and 28025.
SSB - 1825.2, 3799, 7065, 14195, 18145, 21295, 24945
and 28495 kHz
6 m - 50.115 MHz
QSL via EA4ATI. Look for possible updates on the Web page
at http://c21ti.madrono.net/
22/8 - 25/8 CANADA; VC1W NA-154
from Welsh Island by VE1VOX and VE1AOE. They plan to have
two stations on the air and possibly more operators to
join their operation as the date approaches. This is
a remote island and weather may affect the actual dates.
QSL Manager is VE3EXY.
24/8 - 29/8 MARSHALL ISLANDS; V73NF and V7XX (or V73J) OC-029
from Majuro by JA2DSQ (V73NF) and JH2BNL (V7XX or V73J)
will be active from Majuro. QSL via their home callsigns.
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), 30m - 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.
4/9 - 16/9 AUSTRAL ISLANDS; FO/G3BJ OC-050 and OC-152
from Rurutu and Tubuai by G3BJ and G4JKS on vacation.
Operations will be mostly CW on 80-10 meters (no 17/12 m).
They will use a K3 transceiver and a Butternut HF6.
5/9 - 8/9 CANADA; VYØO NA-230
from the Ottawa Islands by VE3LYC. The islands are quite
far from the mainland, and weather conditions can
influence his schedule.
6/9 - 7/9 FIJI; 3D2 OC-016
Requested call is 3D2G. This pacific dxpedition/tour by
PG5M will be an ultra light solo DXpedition and CW only.
He will use an Elecraft K3, and a 2 x 20 m doublet plus
vertical antennas. QSL via PG5M, by the Bureau or direct.
For direct requests, please enclose a minimum of 2 USDs
for return postage. More details and updates will be
available on http://www.dx.to/
8/9 - 14/9 WESTERN KIRIBATI; T3ØG OC-017
from Tarawa Island by PG5M on Pacific dxpedition/tour.
This will be an ultra light solo DXpedition and CW only.
He will use an Elecraft K3, and a 2 x 20 m doublet plus
vertical antennas. QSL via PG5M, by the Bureau or direct.
For direct requests, please enclose a minimum of 2 USDs
for return postage. More details and updates will be
available on http://www.dx.to/
8/9 - 17/9 ARUBA; P41USA
by W3BTX (P49T) and W3TEF (P4/W3TEF) will once again
activate P41USA this year over the anniversary date of
the USA attacks on September 11th, 2001. Look for them
to be active on all bands. Activity will include
the September VHF Contest. All QSLs go to W3TEF.
15/9 - 16/9 FIJI; 3D2
Requested call is 3D2G. This pacific dxpedition/tour by
PG5M will be an ultra light solo DXpedition and CW only.
He will use an Elecraft K3, and a 2 x 20 m doublet plus
vertical antennas. QSL via PG5M, by the Bureau or direct.
For direct requests, please enclose a minimum of 2 USDs
for return postage. More details and updates will be
available on http://www.dx.to/
17/9 - 23/9 TUVALU; T2G OC-015
Pacific dxpedition/tour by PG5M. This will be an ultra
light solo DXpedition and CW only. He will use an Elecraft
K3, and a 2 x 20 m doublet plus vertical antennas.
QSL via PG5M, by the Bureau or direct. For direct requests,
please enclose a minimum of 2 USDs for return postage.
More details and updates will be available on
http://www.dx.to/
18/9 - 25/9 NIUE; ZK2BJ OC-040
by G3BJ and G4JKS on vacation. Operations will be mostly
CW on 80-10 meters (no 17/12 m). They will use a K3
transceiver and a Butternut HF6.
18/9 - 30/9 CHATHAM ISLANDS; ZL7/N7OU
by N7OU making a lightweight, solo Dxpedition. Activity
will be on 80-10 meters, CW only, using 100 W into
a vertical. QSL via N7OU.
19/9 - 20/9 Scandinavian Activity Contest CW 1200 - 1200 UTC
22/9 - 21/10 MAYOTTE; TO7RJ AF-027
by DJ7RJ. He will be leaving the island on 25 October,
so he will be active as FH/DJ7RJ during the last days.
Expect CW and SSB on 160-10 metres and perhaps 6 metres.
QSL via home call.
24/9 - 27/9 FIJI; 3D2
Requested call is 3D2G. This pacific dxpedition/tour by
PG5M will be an ultra light solo DXpedition and CW only.
He will use an Elecraft K3, and a 2 x 20 m doublet plus
vertical antennas. QSL via PG5M, by the Bureau or direct.
For direct requests, please enclose a minimum of 2 USDs
for return postage. More details and updates will be
available on http://www.dx.to/
24/9 - 27/9 ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; FP/homecall NA-032
from Miquelon by MØTDG and G3ZAY. They will operate CW
and SSB; low band operation will depend on equipment
availability (and airline baggage limits).
QSL via home calls. G3ZAY will also try to activate
McNutt’s Island (NA-126) on 29 September.
24/9 - 7/10 NETHERLANDS ANTILLES; PJ2/PA1FJ SA-006
Bonaire, Curacao from the Island of Curacao.
QSL via his home callsign, direct, by the Bureau or eQSL.
26/9 - 27/9 Scandinavian Activity Contest SSB 1200 - 1200 UTC
27/9 - 15/10 DOMINICA; J79ZG
by DL7AFS and DJ7ZG. Activity will be on 80-6 meters on
the usual DX frequencies, mainly on CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK,
as well as 6 meters. They will look especially for JA
stations. QSL via DL7AFS. Their Web page for this
operation is http://www.qsl.net/dl7afs/Index_J7.html
29/9 - 12/10 AUSTRAL ISLANDS; TX5SPA (requested call) OC-152
from Tubuai by SP3DOI, SP3CYY, SP9PT, SP9-31029 and FO5QB.
They will have three stations and will operate CW, SSB,
RTTY and possibly PSK31 on 160-10 metres, with an emphasis
on working Europe on the low bands. QSL via SP9PT.
The web site for the expedition is at http://fo2009sp.pl/
30/9 - 3/10 TOKELAU; ZK3
A multi-national team of 4 operators led by YT1AD. Details
are expected in due course. Updates will be posted to the
expedition's website at http://www.yt1ad.info/t31/
1/10 - 10/10 CONWAY REEF; 3D2ØCR
Time depending on weather conditions. There will be
7 operators, and they will be able to run up to four
stations simultaneously on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB
and RTTY. QSL via DJ8NK, direct or bureau. A web page
will be active soon at http://www.conwayreef2009.de/
5/10 - 10/10 CENTRAL KIRIBATI; T31
A multi-national team of 14 operators led by YT1AD.
Details are expected in due course. Updates will be posted
to the expedition’s website at http://www.yt1ad.info/t31/
5/10 - 30/10 SOUTH COOK ISLANDS; E51NOU OC-013
from Rarotonga Island by N7OU during his spare time.
Activity will be on 80-10 meters, CW only, using 100 W
into a vertical. QSL via N7OU.
9/10 - 19/10 MIDWAY ISLAND; K4M OC-030
After a seven-year hiatus, in late January 2009 the U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service announced that they would once
again allow amateur radio operations from Midway Atoll
"on a trial basis". A multi national team will be active
for ten days. They will have 5-6 stations active on 160-6
metres, with at least one station on 20 m around the clock.
Further information, including details on how to contribute
to this expensive expedition, can be found at
http://www.midway2009.com/
10/10 - 27/10 BENIN; TY1MS
from Grand Popo by PA8AD, PA3AN, PA3AWW and PDØCAV
including an entry in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest. Their goals
are to activate this DXCC Entity on 160-10 metres, to
provide onsite help and raise funds for the Mercy Ships
Charity Project. QSL via PA3AWW, direct or bureau.
Further information (including OQRS for direct QSLling)
can be found at http://www.benin2009.com/
11/8 - 29/8 AZERBAIJAN; 4J/hc
by F2VX and F6FYD. They will operate SSB on the HF bands.
QSL via home calls, direct or bureau.
12/10 - 14/10 WALLIS & FUTUNA ISLANDS; FW
A multi-national team of 14 operators led by YT1AD. Details
are expected in due course. Updates will be posted to the
expedition’s website at http://www.yt1ad.info/t31/
12/10 - 25/10 MALDIVES; 8Q7AK AS-013
from Embudu Village, Embudu Island, WLOTA L-3911 by G7COD.
Activity will be on 80-12 meters including 30/17/12 m using
CW and SSB. Operating schedule (everyday) is as follows:
0730-0830z, 0900-1030z, 1300-1500z and 1730-1800z.
Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 3503, 7003, 10103, 14003, 18073, 21003 and 24893 kHz.
SSB - 3795, 7063, 14147, 18133, 21253 and 24953 kHz.
QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the bureau.
Look for complete details at QRZ.com under 8Q7AK.
16/10 - 22/10 MARQUESAS ISLANDS; TX5SPM (requested call) OC-027
by SP3DOI, SP3CYY, SP9PT, SP9-31029 and FO5QB. They will
have three stations and will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and
possibly PSK31 on 160-10 metres, with an emphasis on
working Europé on the low bands. QSL via SP9PT.
The web site for the expedition is at http://fo2009sp.pl/
17/10 - 1/11 SENEGAL; 6V7Q
by F8IJV on his honeymoon. He plans to be active in the
CQ WW DX SSB Contest. He will try to operate before and
after the contest on 160-6 meters, mainly on SSB and the
digital modes. He will be operating from Jean-Francois,
6W7RV, QTH in La Somone. QSL via F8IJV. More details will
be forthcoming.
19/10 - 7/11 NIUE; ZK2DL OC-040
by DL2FAG. He plans to operate mainly RTTY, PSK and SSB
on 10-80 metres, using a Triple leg multiband and dipoles.
After Niue and before Samoa he will be visiting New
Zealand’s South Island (OC-134) and be active sporadically
as ZL4/DL2FAG. QSL via home call. Log searches will be
available at www.qsl.net/dl2fag/
19/10 - 17/11 AUSTRALIA; VK7ACG OC-006
from Tasmania by GØWFH. He will operate SSB on 160-10
metres, with a focus on the low bands. QSL via home call,
direct or bureau.
19/10 - 26/10 SABLE ISLAND; 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.
The CYØ Team will provide a CYØ country multiplier to
contesters during the CQ WW DX SSB Contest weekend.
The team plans to operate only one station in the contest
and also continue to maintain CW and 30/17/12 m operations
for those DXers who are not in the contest. QSL for all
callsigns via NØTG. The website for the expedition is at
http://www.cy0dxpedition.com/
20/10 - 27/10 ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; FP/KV1J NA-032
from Miquelon by KV1J and W8TOM during the
CQ WW DX SSB Contest. QSL via KV1J, direct, by the bureau
or LoTW. Activity outside of the contest will be on 160-6
meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31, generally on the
highest frequency band that is open (no permission for
60 m). Visit Eric’s Web page at
http://www.kv1j.com/fp/october09.html
20/10 - 30/10 ST. LUCIA; J68JA NA-108
by W5JON. He will use an Icom IC-7000, KL-400 amp
(350 watts) into the following antennas: Alpha Delta DX-LB
and DX-EE Dipoles, and a 3 element yagi on 6 m. Activity
will also include the CQ WW DX SSB Contest (October
24-25th as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via W5JON.
22/10 - 29/10 SURINAME; PZ5M
by AJ9C. His callsign will be announced when it is
assigned. He is expected to be active on 160-6 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY, as well as an entry in the
CQ WW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th). QSL to his home
callsign with SASE/USD(s) for return postage.
22/10 - 9/11 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P2 OC-102, OC-231 and OC-205
G3KHZ (P29NI) has announced a new IOTA DXpedition from
the Tanga Islands (OC-102), the Green Islands (OC-231)
and the Woodlark Group (OC-205). He and other four
operators, CT1AGF, G3USR, G4EDG and SM6CVX will operate
CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-15 metres, using new single band
vertical dipoles for 30-15 m and a ground plane for 40 m.
The announced schedule and callsigns are as follows:
OC-102 - Tanga Island; callsign P29VCX (via SM6CVX);
October 22-26th
OC-231 - Green Island; callsign P29VLR (via SM6CVX);
October 27-31st
OC-205 - Woodlark Island; callsign P29NI (via G3KHZ);
November 2-9th
Further information is expected in due course.
The web pages for the expedition are at
http://www.425dxn.org/dxped/p29_2009/
31/10 - 15/11 EASTER ISLAND; XRØYA SA-001
by six team members with Europe as main target running for
almost two weeks. They plan to focus on 160, 80, 40 and
above all 30 metres (CW only, as digital modes on 30 m are
not allowed). Working Europe on 30 metres will be their
priority during the first week on the island. XRØYA will
have three stations with two amplifiers and several
antennas. Although SSB will not be neglected, CW will be
the main operating mode, with some RTTY being planned as
well. QSL route TBA. Further information can be found on
the expedtion’s web site http://rapanui2009.org/
4/11 - 17/11 VIETNAM; XV AS-128
from the Island of Phu Quoc by DL7DF, who will lead a crew
of operators. Their callsign has not been announced yet,
but it is expected to be the XV prefix. Activity will be
on 160-10 meters using CW and SSB with several stations
on the air. One station will be exclusively dedicated to
RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. Their equipment consists of
3 transceivers (two K2 and one IC7000) with three kW
linears into two 18 m lowband verticals, a 2 element
vertical for 40 m, a 2 element vertical for 30 m, two
Spiderbeam for 20/17/15/12/10 m, and some beverage
antennas. Operators mentioned are: DK1BT, DL4WK, DL5CW,
DL7DF and DL7UFR. Pilot station for this DXpedition is
Bernd, DF3CB. QSL via DL7DF, by the German QSL Bureau
or direct to: Sigi Presch, Wilhelmsmuehlenweg 123,
D-12621 Berlin, Germany. For complete details, visit
http://www.dl7df.com/xv/
11/11 - 13/11 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-117
from Hastings Island by SM6CVX. QSL via home call.
The web page for the expedition is at
http://www.425dxn.org/dxped/p29_2009/
13/11 - 14/11 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-116
from Normanby Island by SM6CVX. QSL via home call.
The web page for the expedition is at
http://www.425dxn.org/dxped/p29_2009/
15/11 - 16/11 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-240
from Loloata Island by SM6CVX. QSL via home call.
The web page for the expedition is at
http://www.425dxn.org/dxped/p29_2009/
13/11 - 27/11 GHANA; 9G5TT and 9G5XX AF-084
Their activity will also include an IOTA trip to Abokwa
Island (AF-084). Operations on the mainland will use the
callsign 9G5TT, while operations on AF-084 will use 9G5XX.
Activity will be on all HF bands (160-10 meters) and modes.
On AF-084 there will be one station on 20 meters only.
The time of the operation on the island will be on a day
to day basis and will depend on the sea condition and
weather forecast. QSL via I2YSB, direct only.
More information can be found at http://www.i2ysb.com/
17/11 - 30/11 SAMOA; 5WØKH OC-097
from Upolu Island by DL2FAG. He plans to operate mainly
RTTY, PSK and SSB on 10-80 metres, using a Triple leg
multiband and dipoles. QSL via home call. Log searches
will be available at www.qsl.net/dl2fag/
17/11 - 15/12 MADAGASCAR; 5R8IC AF-090
from Saint Marie Island by F6ICX. Activity will be on
80-10 meters. QSL via his home callsign.
20/11 - 26/11 CANADA; VY1RST
from near Beaver Creek, Yukon by KL7JR, WL7MY and KL7BO.
Emphasis will be on 160/80 meters SSB (using a 160 m
Inverted L) with a 2nd station on for 40-10 meters
(vertical) SSB and PSK-31. QSL Manager is KL7JR. E-mail
skeds are welcome at John.ReisenauerJr@alyeska-pipeline.com
21/11 - 5/12 CHRISTMAS ISLAND; VK9X OC-002
by DM5TI, DL2JRM and DL2RMC. Activity will be on 160-10
meters using CW, SSB and the digital modes. They plan to
use verticals and beams, and also be an entry in the
CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 28-29th). QSL via DL1RTL,
by the Bureau or direct.
23/11 - 6/12 CHESTERFIELD ISLANDS; TX3A
by AA7JV and HA7RY. The TX3A license is valid for 14 days
only between the dates listed above. Because these dates
could change (due to weather and other things), they "may"
have to operate as FK/AA7JV or FK/HA7RY before and after
this period. Their priorities will be 160, 80 and 40
meters, in that order. They will be active on the higher
bands the rest of the time. The operators will use the same
antenna that they used on Mellish Reef, but they have
developed a new RX antenna, which they hope will improve
their RX capabilities. QSL via HA7RY. Mailing direct
- Please include 2 USDs with every direct QSL request for
up to three cards per envelope. If you send International
Reply Coupons (IRC), please make sure that it is not
expired or is not about to expire. DO NOT SEND IRCs that
are valid only until end of 2009! Cards are likely to be
posted only early 2010. Mailing address: Tamas Pekarik,
Alagi ut 15, H-2151 Fot, HUNGARY.
* The preferred way is using the "Online QSL Request
Service" (OQRS) on their Web site which they will launch
once the DXpedition is over. You can use that form to
request your direct QSL and cover the costs of sending
the QSL card to you direct by using PayPal. They request
a minimum of 5 USDs or 4 EUROs for this service.
* Bureau: They will launch an "Online QSL Request Service"
(OQRS) on their Web site as soon as the expedition is over.
If you want to receive your QSL via the bureau, please use
that form to request the card. They will check your QSOs
against the log and send your card to you via the bureau.
This method will allow them faster processing, helps them
protect the environment and you will receive your TX3A card
faster. If you request your bureau card online, please do
NOT request a direct card and do NOT send us your QSL card.
More detailed information is available on their new
Web page at http://www.TX3A.com/
24/11 - 3/12 JUAN FERNANDEZ ISLANDS; XRØZN SA-005
postponed and is now expected to take place in March-April
2010. Updates at http://www.la6fja.eu/dx/XR0ZN/
4/12 - 16/12 BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS; VP2V/W3HQ
from Virgin Gorda. Activity will be CW only. Bands will
be mainly 160 and 10 meters on weekends, and 30/17/12
meters during the week. QSL via W3HQ. Skeds are welcomed
(2 way QRP skeds are preferred). His E-mail address is:
w3hq@live.com
10/12 - 31/12 GAMBIA; C5
SM1TDE is planning an operation. More details should be
forthcoming.
29/12 - 4/1 AUSTRALIA; VK6 OC-211
Robertson Island, Houtman Abrolhos. VK6YS is in the process
of organizing an IOTA expedition. QSL via VK4AAR. For the
time being the team includes VK6YS and VK6NI, but they are
looking for another two operators to share the costs.
Please contact Wally (vk6ys@iinet.net.au) if interested.
The Abrolhos were activated for the first and only time
by VK9XZ/6 back in January 1996.
February COCOS ISLAND; TI9
TI2HMG is trying to put together another operation to TI9
which will take place in February of 2010. Look for updates
and details on: http://www.qsl.net/ti2hmg/cocos.htm
25/3-5/4 2010 OGASAWARA; JD1 AS-031
from the Island of Chichijima by JF3MYU, K8AQM, KG8CO, NF8J
and possibly others. Activity will be on 160-10 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY. More details are forthcoming as
well as the QSL info and callsigns as they are issued.
10/4 - 18/4 VIETNAM; 3W6C AS-185
from Con Co Island by HB9BXE and a large group of operators
from Switzerland, Germany and Vietnam. Further information
is expected in due course. For the time being, please visit
http://www.3w6c.qrv.ch/
19/5 - 23/5 ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; TO2FH
by a team of Brazilian operators. More details are
forthcoming.
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