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August 12, 2007
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- 12/8 USA; NØT
to be active during the Oregon/California Trail Association
National Convention. Activity is planned for as many HF
bands as possible depending on propagation. Operations
on 30 and 20 meters CW will be hit hard! They will also
pay attention to the General portion of the Phone and
CW bands. QSL via KØBLT with an SASE for an attractive QSL.
- 12/8 USA; N1URA NA-137
from Seguin Island by N1URA, KB1IRZ, W1IF, W1SK and W1ZW.
Activity will be QRP with CW stations at 5 watts and SSB
stations at 10 watts. QSL direct to N1URA with a SASE
number 10 size envelope to: Cory Golob, 63 Jordan Bridge Rd,
Sabattus, Maine 04280-4200.
- 12/8 CHINA; hc/2 AS-151
from JuHua Island by a large group of operators.
QSL via BD1PTA.
- 13/8 MACAU; XX9TJS
by JM1LJS hopefully from about 9 UTC on 10 August until
about 11 UTC on the 13th. Expect him to operate SSB and CW
on 80-10 metres. QSL direct to JM1LJS.
- 14/8 ASIATIC RUSSIA; RK1B/Ø AS-039
from Bering Island by RV1CC, RAØFU, UA1ANA, UR3IFD, RV2FW,
UAØZC, UAØZAZ, UAØZCC and RV3ACA. This is a rare RDA
(Russian Districts Award). QSL via RV1CC. Check their
Web site for more details at http://www.rv3aca.ru/as039/
- 15/8 YEMEN; 7O/G4HCL
plans to be active from Sana, Yemen until early on the 15th.
He has "written permission and official authority to operate
on all HF amateur bands under supervised conditions, but
warns that it may or may not be possible to obtain the
specific documentation that satisfies DXCC requirements".
This is a business trip, and Chris will operate probably
on 20 metres SSB only. Look between 14170 and 14260 kHz.
QSL via home call, direct only.
- 17/8 USA; K4I NA-112
from Sunset Beach by AI4U on 10-40 metres CW/SSB and
as time allows. QSL via home call.
- 18/8 GUADELOUPE; FG/F1JXQ or TO1USB NA-102
operates SSB and is likely to be found on 10-6 metres
and 2 m between 10 and 16 UTC. QSL direct to home call.
- 24/8 USA; W4SAR/P NA-083
from Chincoteague Island by W4SAR and K4SAR. Sporadic
operations are expected on 6 m SSB, 20 m SSB and 20 m PSK31.
QSL direct to W4SAR.
- 26/8 JAPAN; 8J1A
to celebrate the 2007 Amateur Radio Festival.
QSL via the JARL Bureau.
- 28/8 PHILIPPINES; DU9 OC-130
from Mindanao by DL5SDF only CW with 100 watts and wires.
QSLs (preferably via bureau) via DL5SDF.
- ca 31/8 TRISTAN DA CUNHA; ZD9BCB AF-030
from Gough Island.
- ca 31/8 IVORY COAST; TU2/F5LDY
on 160-10 m CW/SSB and maybe also RTTY.
QSL via F1CGN, Fabrice Plet, 58 Avenue Rene Lebail,
91210 Draveil, France. Online log at:
http://f5kee.free.fr/tu2-f5ldy/tu2ldy.htm
- 31/8 CANADA; VO1GAM
special event station to commemorate the 70th anniversary
of the first transatlantic experimental commercial flight
(on July 5, 1937) between Botwood, Newfound, and Foynes,
Ireland. Activity will be on all bands. QSL is "OK"
via the Bureau or direct to VO1MX. One of the main
operators for this event is Jason, VO1JNS.
- 31/8 JAPAN; 8J7VENUS
celebrating the Sendai Tanabata Festival. This special
event station will be active on 80-10 metres SSB with
some digital modes. On 6-8 July, look for 8J7VENUS/7
to be operated from Tashiro Island (AS-117).
QSL via JH7YES.
- 31/8 JAPAN; 8J1ESP
on 40, 20, 15 and 10 metres by PY3DF, JA1FXZ and a group
from the International League of Esperantists Radio
Amateurs. On 4-12 August activity will take place from
the 92nd Esperanto World Conference in Yokohama.
QSL via JA1YAR or JA1FXZ, bureau or direct.
- 9/9 JAPAN; 8N3IAAF
special call due to the 11th IAAF World Championships
in Athletics in Osaka. QSL via bureau.
- 21/10 JAPAN; 8J3ARDF
to celebrate the All Japan ARDF Athletic Meet.
QSL via the JARL Bureau.
- 31/12 MEXICO; 6G1LM and 6F75A
due to the Federacion Mexicana de Radioexperimentadores
(FMRE) 75-year jubilee. During this year all stations
can replace the ordinary prefix as follows: 6H1 for XE1,
6I2 for XE2, 6J3 for XE3 and 6E4 for XF4 (Revilla Gigedo).
- 31/12 BRAZIL; ZY51ØØSCOUT
by PY5CA due to the Scout organizations 100-year jubilee.
QSL hc.
- April 2008 SENEGAL; 6W/EA4ATI or 6W1EA
by EA4ATI who hopes to be QRV on most bands. QSL hc direct.
- 30/6 2008 HONG KONG; VR1Ø
to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong’s
reunification with China, Hong Kong stations have been
authorized to use the special prefix VR1Ø in replacement
of VR2.
- March 2009 BHUTAN; A52VE
by JA8VE on all bands Digi/CW/SSB with 100 Watts, inverted V
or dipole and maybe a Spider beam. QSL via JF1OCQ.
- 31/10 2010 CANADA; VA7PX NA-075
from Mayne Island. QSL via VE7AXU via bureau or direct.
15/8 - 22/8 CANARY IS.; EA8/ON6ZK AF-004
from the Island of Tenerife by ON6ZK on a holiday operation.
He will operate from his hotel room with a FT897 with
25 watts only, mainly on 20 and 17 meters SSB. The antenna
is a telescopic antenna (only about 1.5 meters in length).
He will also try to activate the Teide mountain, probably
on August 18th on 20 meters SSB. QSL via the bureau
to ON6ZK.
17/8 - 19/8 CHILE; CE4S and CE4T
by CE3CMZ and CE3FZL from Topocalma lighthouse
(ARLHS CHI-076). They plan to operate SSB only
on 40, 20 and 10 metres. QSL via EA5KB.
17/8 - 19/8 ARGENTINA; LR3DX, LU3DXG and LU6XA
the Bahia Blanca DX Group will operate on all bands and
modes from four different lighthouses for the International
Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend. Expect them to be using
LR3DX from Rincon Lighthouse (ARLHS ARG-036), LU3DXG from
Baliza Tripoede (ARLHS ARG-1884) and LU6XA from Cabo Blanco
Lighthouse (ARLHS ARG-001) and operators at Recalada
Lighthouse (ARLHS ARG-009) will be signing homecall/D.
QSLs via LU7DSY.
17/8 - 20/8 AUSTRALIA; VK4HAM/LGT OC-137
from the Cape Moreton Lighthouse (ARLH AUS-039) on Moreton
Island by VK4NDX, VK4HMU and VK4FEAT. Expect activity on
10, 15, 20, 40 and 80 metres. QSL via VK4FEAT.
17/8 - 20/8 URUGUAY; CV1AA
from Puerto del Buceo-West Breakwater (ARLHS URU-014) from
about 22 UTC on 17 August until about 1 UTC on the 20th.
They plan to have at least two stations active on 10-160
metres CW and SSB. QSL direct to Radio Club Uruguayo,
P O Box 37, 11000, Montevideo, Uruguay.
17/8 - 27/8 GREENLAND; OX/HB9FMD
from Hotel Hvide Falk in Ilulissat, mainly CW
on the WARC bands. QSL via HB9FMD.
18/8 USA; W2T
from the Tucker Island Lighthouse (ARLHS USA-911)
from about 13 UTC through 21 UTC. QSL via N2OO.
18/8 USA; K4L NA-141
from Cape Florida lighthouse (ARLHS USA-118) on Key Biscayne
for the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend.
They plan to be active from 13 UTC to 23.30 UTC on 40
and 20 metres CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via W4MOT,
direct or bureau.
18/8 - 19/8 International Lighthouse Weekend 2007
18/8 - 19/8 FALKLAND IS.; VP8LGT SA-002
from Cape Pembroke Lighthouse on East Falkland during
the ILLW. QSL via VP8ON.
18/8 - 19/8 CHILE; XR4C
by CE6AMN and the DX Group of Radio Club Villarrica (CE6RCV)
from the lighthouse at Cabo Carranza (ARLHS CHI-005). They
plan to operate CW and SSB on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 metres.
QSL direct to CE6AMN.
18/8 - 19/8 USA; K8ONV NA-069
from the Boca Grande Lighthouse (ARLHS USA-910)
on Gasparilla Island for the ILLW.
18/8 - 19/8 USA; N1EV NA-136
from Sheffield Island, lighthouse (ARLHS USA-753)
for the ILLW.
Ca 19/8 - 2/9 WAKE I.; K9W
by W4CK for about two weeks beginning around August 19th.
He plans to be active mainly CW only. QSL via W4CK.
19/8 - ?? SOUTH KOREA; HL5YI AS-060
from Sorok Island for a few days. He plans to operate
on 40, 20, 17, 15 and 10 meters CW, SSB and RTTY.
QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
19/8 - 21/8 BERMUDA; VP9/OH1VR NA-005
activity will be mainly on CW (no bands of activity were
provided). QSL via OH1VR, by his CBA.
21/8 - 24/8 GREENLAND; OX NA-243
from Rathbone Island by PA3EXX. QSL hc.
26/8 - 24/9 INDONESIA; YB9/PAØRRS OC-022
from Bali Island mainly on 40-10 m. QSL hc.
28/8 - 4/9 FIJI; 3D2F
by LY1DF on 80-17 meters, mostly CW. This will include
an entry in the All Asia DX SSB Contest (September 1-2nd).
His alternative callsign is 3D2TM. QSL via LY1DF (QRZ.com).
Visit his Web page at http://www.qrz.lt/ly1df/
29/8 - 30/9 MINAMI TORISHIMA; JA6GXK/JD1 OC-073
from Minami Torishima.
1/9 - 8/9 TURKS & CAICOS; VP5/W1AI NA-002
from Providenciales, CW and SSB on 160-6 metres.
QSL via home call.
1/9 - 15/9 ARUBA; P41USA
by W3BTX (P49T) and W3TEF on 160-6 metres. The special
callsign marks the anniversary of the tragic events occured
on 11 September 2001. QSL via W3TEF, direct or bureau.
6/9 - 13/9 CANADA; VO2/NF6J NA-044
from Battle Island (WW Loc. GO22CG), Newfoundland.
Look for activity around the usual IOTA frequencies.
QSL via DL7RV, direct or by the bureau.
7/9 - 9/9 ALASKA; K6VVA/KL7 NA-041
from Ketchikan, Revillagigedo Island. It will be a
"vacation style" operation primarly CW on 40, 30, 20 and
17 metres. QSL via N6AWD. Further information will be
available at http://www.k6vva.com/iota/na041/
7/9 - 24/9 ST. BRANDON; 3B7
from Isle du Sud with up to twelve stations by the
Five Star DXers Association (FSDXA). QSL to G3NUG via
bureau or direct to Neville Cheadle G3NUG, Lower Withers
Barns, Middleton on the Hill, LEOMINSTER, HR6 ØHY England.
More info at: http://www.3b7c.com/
11/9 USA; W2IK/WTC911
on September 11th, from 1300-0300z. Look for activity on
the upper portions of 40/20/15 meters SSB. QSL by sending
a 9x12 SASE to the QRZ.com address of W2IK: P O Box 6731,
San Antonio, TX 78209, USA. A special QSL certificate has
been printed. Visit the following Web site to see W2IK’s
entire story: http://hometown.aol.com/realhamradio/
13/9 - 18/9 ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON; FP/W9ILY and FP/K9MDO NA-032
from Miquelon on all bands 10-80 meters. They will
concentrate on SSB (primarily FP/K9MDO) and RTTY/PSK
(primarily FP/W9ILY). QSL Routes: FP/W9ILY direct or bureau.
Contacts will be uploaded to LoTW. FP/K9MDO via W9NJB
direct or bureau.
14/9 - 27/9 GAMBIA; C565YK
by ON7YK on 80-10 meters and also on 6 meter SSB.
QSL via the info on QRZ.com.
21/9 - 20/10 ECUADOR; HC1/EA1APV
from Cotacachi on a spare time basis. QSL via home call.
23/9 - 29/9 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29VCX OC-284 IOTA NEW!
from Nukumanu Island (OC-284) is planned by Hans SM6CVX,
G3KHZ, G4EDG and CT1AGF for activities on all bands CW/SSB
with three stations. A special permission is needed to be
able to visit the islands, which as some researchers beleive
belongs to those that will sink into the ocean in about 5
years! The expedition will be very expensive, ca 30.000 USD.
QSL P29VCX via SM6CVX.
26/9 - 9/10 BURUNDI; 9UØA
by DL7DF and his team (including DK1BT, DL4WK, DL7UFN,
DL7UFR and SP3DOI). They plan to operate CW, SSB, RTTY,
PSK31 and SSTV on 160-6 metres. QSL via DL7DF, direct
or bureau. Further information and log search at
http://www.dl7df.com/9u/
27/9 - 14/10 BARBADOS; 8P6DR NA-021
by G3RWL, he plans to operate CW and digital modes
on 80-10 metres and possibly take part in the
CQ WW DX RTTY Contest (29-30 September). QSL via G3RWL,
direct or bureau (e-mail requests for bureau cards can
be sent to g3rwl@amsat.org). It is worth nothing that
Richard’s policy is: "duplicate QSO means no QSL".
29/9 - 12/10 NIUE; ZK2
by DL2AH on 10-40 m RTTY/SSB. QSL hc direct or via bureau.
30/9 - 5/10 PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P29NI OC-283 IOTA NEW!
from Takuu Island is planned by Hans, SM6CVX, G3KHZ, G4EDG
and CT1AGF for activities on all bands CW/SSB with three
stations. If they get some spare time they will maybe be
active a few days from Tulun (OC-256) on 6-9 October
(callsign to be decided). A special permission is needed
to be able to visit the islands, which as some researchers
beleive belongs to those that will sink into the ocean in
about 5 years! The expedition will be very expensive,
ca 30.000 USD. QSL P29NI via G3KHZ.
30/9 - 12/10 MALDIVES; 8Q7AK AS-013
from the Island of Embudu by G7COD. Activity will be
mainly SSB with possibility of a little CW on the
30/20/17/15/12 meters. Suggested frequencies are:
14147, 18133, 21253 and 24953 kHz (+/- 10 kHz to allow
for QRM). Times of operation will be every day from
0830-1030z and 1300-1515z. QSL either via the bureau
or direct to G7COD.
3/10 - 24/10 LIBERIA; 5L2MS
by PA3A, PA8AD, PA3AN and PA3AWW on 160-10 metres
CW and SSB, to raise funds for a charity project in Liberia
in cooperation with Mercy Ships, and to support the
Liberia Radio Amateur Association (LRAA) with equipment.
QSL via PA3AWW, direct or bureau (direct QSL cards can be
requested via Internet). Further information can be found
at http://www.liberia2007.com/
5/10 - 14/10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA; 3C7Y AF-010
from Bioko Island by KH7Y, EA5YN, EA5BRE and EA5BYP.
They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY with two stations
on all bands. QSL via EA5BYP.
5/10 - 18/10 CHATHAM IS.; ZL7/SP5EAQ, ZL7/SP9PT and ZL7/SP9BQJ OC-038
plan to operate CW, SSB, and RTTY. QSL via home calls.
15/10 - 15/11 SYRIA; 6C6Ø
Syrian hams to celebrate the 60th anniversary of amateur
radio in Syria on all HF bands.
17/10 - 30/10 CHATHAM IS.; ZL7/DL2AH
by DL2AH on 10-40 m RTTY/SSB. After that he is planning
for two weeks on VK9N, Norfolk Island. QSL hc direct or
via bureau.
17/10 - 30/10 GAMBIA; C52C
by OMØC Contest Group with six operators, OM2TW, OM1KW,
OM2RA, OM6NM, OM5AW and OM1NW on 6-160 m CW/SSB/Digital,
mainly low bands. They will use four well equipped stations
and they will be QRV in the CQ WW SSB Contest. A tour to
Bijol Island (AF-060) is also planned. QSL via OM2FY direct
or via bureau. More info at: http://www.om0c.com/gambia/
19/10 - 22/10 LORD HOWE I.; VK9GLX
by JA1XGI (W8XGI) on 40/30/20 meters and possibly the lower
bands CW, SSB and Digital (RTTY, SSTV). QSL via JA1XGI
(bureau or direct) or W8XGI (only direct).
25/10 - 29/10 BAHAMAS; C6APR, C6AXD and C6AQO NA-113
from Crooked Island by W2GJ (C6APR), K3IXD (C6AXD)
and K4QO (C6AQO) will operate CW, SSB, and RTTY on 80-6
metres incloding the CQ WW DX SSB Contest as C6APR.
All QSLs via K3IXD.
25/10 - 31/10 BELIZE; V31FB NA-073
from Ambergris Caye by W5JON on 160-10 meters SSB.
He also plans to be active in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest.
QSL via his home callsign.
1/11 - 5/1 QATAR; A7/GØMKT
by NM7H, primarily CW with some PSK and some SSB
on 40-10 metres. QSL via NM7H, direct or bureau.
18/11 - 26/11 BAHAMAS; C6ATA
by K2KW will be active including participation in
the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 24-25th) as a
Single-Op/Single-Band (40 m)/Low-Power entry. Outside of
the contest he will be active on 160-30 meters, mostly CW.
QSL via WA4WTG.
19/11 - 24/12 TUNISIA; 3V
by GMØDHZ for a 5 week holiday-style operation with
activity on 80-10 meters and possibly 160 m, CW and SSB.
QSL via info on QRZ.com.
19/11 - 27/11 SAN ANDRES; HKØ
by K3WT, NØSTL, WØOR and NØAT. Activity will include the
CQ World Wide DX CW Contest as a Multi-Single entry.
Contest callsign has not been announced yet.
20/11 - 27/11 LORD HOWE I.; VK9L
by VK2CCC (LY1DF). His callsign is not yet confirmed,
but it should be VK9L (something). Activity will be
focused on the low bands, mainly CW and an entry in the
CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 24-25th). QSL via the LoTW
or via LY1F. Visit his Web page at: http://www.qrz.lt/ly1df
20/11 - 27/11 NETHERLANDS ANTILLES; PJ4/hc SA-006
from Bonaire by KU8E, K4BAI and K5OT. Also look for them
to be active as PJ4A during the CQ World Wide DX CW Contest.
QSL all callsigns via K4BAI.
20/11 - 3/12 MONTSERRAT; VP2M NA-103
by K3VX, K4NO, K7NM, AK9F, K9NR and K9CS (VP2MSC).
Activity will include entries in the CQ WW DX CW Contest
and ARRL 160 Contests. Callsigns and other info will be
forthcoming. QSL via K9CS.
16/12 - 22/12 AUSTRALIA; VK2IAY/4 OC-142
from Great Keppel Island by GØUIH. The main operation will
be centered around 14260 kHz, but with some possibility of
15/17 meters operations. His equipment will be an IC-706MK2G
with homebrew wire dipoles. QSL either direct or by the
bureau. Check out the website for further details at
http://www.percy.me.uk/
25/12 - 2/1 PALAU; T88RY
by I2DMI on the HF and WARC bands but only on RTTY.
Activity will be limited. More info will be available
in September on QRZ.com (under T88RY).
QSL via I2DMI: P O Box 55, 22063 CANTU', Italy.
7/1 - 11/1 AUSTRALIA; VK2IAY/4 OC-160
from South Molle Island by GØUIH. The main operation will
be centered around 14260 kHz, but with some possibility of
15/17 meters operations. His equipment will be an IC-706MK2G
with homebrew wire dipoles. QSL either direct or by the
bureau. Check out the website for further details at
http://www.percy.me.uk/
February 2008 COCOS I.; TI9
The next DXpedition to TI9 will depart in February 2008!
Visit the following Web site at:
http://www.qsl.net/ti2hmg/cocos.htm
11 - 28/2 2008 DUCIE I.; VP6DX OC-182
is being organized to take place in February 2008 by a
large team of experienced operators. Landing permissions
and licences have been granted, and a suitable charter
vessel has been secured. Activity will be on 160-6 metres
with seven stations, all Elecraft K3 transceivers with
ACOM amps. The team is seeking financial contributions
to help defray the very significant costs of this
Dxpedition, well over 200,000 USDs. Full details on how
to contribute can be found on the expedition web site,
http://www.vp6dx.com/
12/2 - 25/2 JAMAICA; 6Y5/MØDXR NA-097
activity will include the ARRL DX CW Contest. Outside the
contest he will be active on all bands. QSL via his home
callsign.
13/2 - 28/2 OGASAWARA; JD1BLY AS-031
from Chichijima Island by JI5RPT (JD1BLY) and possibly
others using JD1 callsigns. Activity will be on 160-6
meters on CW, SSB, Satellites and Digital modes. They will
focus on 160 and 80 meters. QSL via their home callsigns.
For more details and updates, visit the Web page at
http://www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/
Early Mar 2008 CLIPPERTON I.; FO/C NA-011
a team lead by N6OX would be going to Clipperton Island
sometime in early March 2008, planning to operate 12-14
days depending on conditions. More details will be
forthcoming. The web site for the expedition is at
www.clipperton2008.org/
18/3 - 7/4 JUAN FERNANDEZ IS.; CEØZ/DL2AH
activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters mainly on
SSB and RTTY using a FT-897. QSL via DL2AH, direct or by
the Bureau.
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