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September 2, 2007
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- 3/9 EAST KIRIBATI; T32GW OC-084
from Fanning Island by WB6NOA, QRV in his spare time,
"as long as power is available". QSL via WB6NOA.
- 3/9 PERU; OA/S57CQ
is in Peru with the UN World Food Program.
- 3/9 CANADA; VE NA-128
from Orleans Island by VE9GLF and VE9MY. Operation will
be mobile with 100 watts on 20 and 40 metres, after 18 UTC
depending on band conditions. QSL via home calls, direct
or bureau (e-mail requests for bureau cards can be sent
to ve9my@rac.ca
- 4/9 FIJI; 3D2MT
by LY1DF on 80-17 meters, mostly CW. This will include
an entry in the All Asia DX SSB Contest (September 1-2nd).
QSL via LY1DF (QRZ.com). Visit his Web page at
http://www.qrz.lt/ly1df/
- 4/9 CANADA; VO2ZT
from Labrador City (Zone 2) by VE2TKH. He plans to operate
mainly CW, with some SSB depending on band conditions,
from the VO2WL club station. QSL via home call, direct
or bureau.
- 7/9 USA; K3RWN NA-110
from Isle of Palms. Look for him on 10-40 metres
SSB, RTTY and PSK31. QSL via K3RWN.
- 8/9 CANARY IS.; EA8/DH1PS/P
from Fuerteventura Island and its Lighthouse (WLOTA 0883).
- 8/9 NAMIBIA; V5/DJ8VC
plans for CW/SSB on 10-160 m. On Sep 1/2 he will join other
oms from Namibia as V55V/P in the IARU Region 1 SSB Fieldday
Contest. QSL cards for V5/DJ8VC and V55V/P (only for
THIS Fieldday) will be confirmed by DJ8VC after his return
home.
- 8/9 TURKS & CAICOS; VP5/W1AI NA-002
from Providenciales, CW and SSB on 160-6 metres.
QSL via home call.
- 9/9 JAPAN; 8N3IAAF
special call due to the 11th IAAF World Championships
in Athletics in Osaka. QSL via bureau.
- 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.
- 15/9 CANADA; K3GV/VY2 NA-029
from Prince Edward Island. Activity will be on
15 and 20 metres around the usual IOTA frequencies.
QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
- 16/9 TONGA; A3 OC-169
from Lifuka by ZL1AMO to operate holiday style.
He hopes to have his old callsign (A35EA) renewed.
- 16/9 GRENADA; J3/DL7VOG NA-147
from Carriacou Island. He plans to operate on 160-6 metres
CW and RTTY, with some SSB upon request. QSL via homecall,
bureau preferred (e-mail requests for bureau cards can be
sent to qsl@dl7vog.de
- 18/9 MINAMI TORISHIMA; JD1BMM OC-073
by JA6GXK to operate CW, SSB, PSK, RTTY and SSTV
on 10-80 metres.
- 24/9 INDONESIA; YB9/PAØRRS OC-022
from Bali Island mainly on 40-10 m. QSL hc.
- 30/9 MINAMI TORISHIMA; JA6GXK/JD1 OC-073
from Minami Torishima.
- 21/10 JAPAN; 8J3ARDF
to celebrate the All Japan ARDF Athletic Meet.
QSL via the JARL Bureau.
- 31/10 INDONESIA; YB9AQH OC-022
from Bali Island by PAØHOP. He plans to operate
CW, PSK31 and RTTY. QSL via PAØHOP, direct or bureau.
- 17/11 INDIA; AT6ØMY
celebrating the 60th anniversary Indian Independence,
members of the National Institute of Amateur Radio in
Hyderabad will be active. QSL via VU2NRO.
- 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.
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 - 17/9 TANZANIA; 5H3EYE
by AC3A plans to be active during his local evening hours.
QSL via AC3A.
7/9 - 24/9 ST. BRANDON; 3B7C
from Isle du Sud with up to twelve stations (one on every
band from 160 to 6 metres, with second stations on 80 and
20 metres so that they can operate on CW and SSB at the
same time) with big monoband antennas on all bands from
30 to 6 metres and verticals on the remaining bands.
Suggested frequencies are as follows:
CW SSB RTTY FM PSK
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
160m: 1822 1842 ---- ---- ----
80m: 3502 3795 3570 ---- 3580
40m: 7002 7052 7035 ---- 7037
30m: 10102 ----- 10137 ----- 10140
20m: 14022 14145 14085 ----- 14071
17m: 18072 18145 18100 ----- 18100
15m: 21022 21295 21085 ----- 21071
12m: 24892 24945 24920 ----- 24920
10m: 28022 28495 28075 29580 28071
6m: 50102 50145 ----- ----- -----
6m Beacon: 50090
Logs will be uploaded to the 3B7C website on a daily basis.
The online log lookup will feature a lookup for your zone,
showing what times you, or others in your country/zone,
have made contact with 3B7C on each band. 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/
8/9 - 15/1 FALKLAND IS.; VP8CXV SA-002
by GMØTQJ, mainly SSB, with some RTTY and PSK31,
in his spare time. QSL via home call.
10/9 - 24/9 KENYA; 5Z4/DL2MDU
he plans to operate holiday style mainly CW.
QSL via bureau to home call.
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.
15/9 SAINT HELENA; ZD7X
Tom, KCØW will be moving to St. Helena Island for several
years. He plans to be on the air by 15 September and
expects to operate on 160-6 metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK,
and to participate in all major contests. QSL via WØMM.
21/9 - 20/10 ECUADOR; HC1/EA1APV
from Cotacachi on a spare time basis. QSL via home call.
21/9 - 30/11 EGYPT; SU8BHI
by HA3JB from Cairo on CW, RTTY, SSTV, PSK and some SSB.
He also plans to be active in the CQ WW RTTY DX Contest
and many of the other major upcoming contests.
QSL via HA3JB. More information will be available at
http://www.qsl.net/ha3jb/
22/9 - 29/9 USA; N4R NA-110
from Folly Island by N4HL, WA4RMC, AD4F, WA4NFO, W4KRY,
AB4GG, WA4IVO, KØMAI, K2NAN, WA4AA, KB3PGU, K4VCM, W4FOA
and KI4MPK from about 23 UTC on 22 September until sometime
in the morning of the 29th. The group will use 100 Watt
transceivers and plan to be active on 10-80 metres
(SSB, CW and digital modes) and 6 metres (SSB and CW).
QSL via K4KWK, direct or bureau.
23/9 - 28/9 HONDURAS; HQ0S or HQ6S NA-035
from the rare Swan Island by a team from the Radio Club
de Honduras and four operators from the US plan to be
active, weather permitting. Further information will be
published in due course.
24/9 - 4/10 AUSTRALIA; VK9WWI OC-007
from the Willis Islands by AA7JV (VK2NU) and HA7RY plan
to be active depending on weather. Further information
is expected in due course.
ca 25/9-1/10 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.
25/9 - 5/10 WILLIS I.; VK9WWI
by HA7RY and AA7JV weather depending, with the Varzin
only being a 60 foot motor vessel, operators may delay
their departure and wait for favorable weather. They plan
on using 500 Watts into two vertical antenna systems.
They have chosen the Spiderbeam Telescoping 60 foot mast
for the 60 foot inverted L on 160 and 80 meters,
as well as the 40 foot Spiderbeam Telescopic mast
for 40/30/20 meters.
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 - 30/9 CQ WW RTTY DX Contest
29/9 - 12/10 NIUE; ZK2
by DL2AH on 10-40 m RTTY/SSB. QSL hc direct or via bureau.
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.
ca 3/10 - 9/10 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.
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.
11/10 - 14/10 USA; KG8DP NA-062
from Grassey Key from the White Sands Inn. Activity
will be on 40-6 meters using a 600 Watt amp stationary.
QSL KG8DP (or his club callsign NA8KD) via KG8DP.
Address is OK via QRZ.com direct only. The bureau cards
will follow later.
15/10 - 15/11 SYRIA; 6C6Ø
Syrian hams to celebrate the 60th anniversary of amateur
radio in Syria on all HF bands.
16/10 - 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 and C5ØC
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/
ca 19/10-28/10 MOROCCO; CN2R
by W7EJ including activity in the CQ World Wide DX SSB
Contest. QSL via W7EJ. See the station from CN2R at
http://www.arraysolutions.com/Users/cn2r.htm
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).
23/10 - 30/10 TURKS & CAICOS; VP5/hc NA-003
from Providenciales by WA2VYA, W2WAS, K2WB and N2VW
will be active as VP5T during the CQ WW DX SSB Contest
as a Multi/Multi/Dxpedition entry. QSL via N2VW or LoTW.
Look for CW and operations on the WARC bands before and
after the contest. QSL to their home callsigns. No eQSLS.
SWL QSLs are OK.
24/10 - 31/10 ST. KITTS; V4/NE1RD NA-104
is planning another "100 Pound DXpedition". The main event
during this period will be the CQ WW DX SSB Contest.
QSL via NE1RD. Details, updates and online log for this
Dxpedition will be available on http://dxpedition-v4.com/
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 including 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.
26/10 - 29/10 BAHAMAS; C6APR, C6AXD and C6AQO NA-113
from Crooked Island by W2GJ (C6APR), K3IXD (C6AXD)
and K4QO (C6AQO) on 160-6 meters including the WARC bands,
CW, SSB, and RTTY. The trio plans to be active as C6APR
during the CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest.
All QSLs go to K3IXD.
27/10 - 28/10 CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest
1/11 - 14/11 NORFOLK I.; VK9ANH
by DL2AH on 10-40 m RTTY/SSB. QSL hc direct or via bureau.
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.
4/11 - 18/77 BRUNEI; V8FWP, V8FWU and V8FDM
by PA3EWP (V8FWP, QSL via PA7FM), F5CWU (V8FWU, QSL via
F5CWU) and GM4FDM (V8FDM, QSL via GM4FDM). Activity will
be on all bands from 160-10 meters, conditions permitting.
Modes of operations will be on CW, SSB and RTTY. Special
attention will be given to the lower bands (160-30 m).
Also, special attention will be given to Western Europe
and the USA. They plan to use at least one beam antenna
along with verticals and dipoles. All operators have
plenty of experience during DXpedition operation.
Depending on InterNet availability, they shall try to
maintain online logs at a Web site yet to be established.
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.
18/11 - 26/11 BAHAMAS; C6AKX and C6?
by KE7X (C6AKX) and N6BT (callsign TBD). Activity is
planned for the CQ World Wide DX CW Contest.
QSL both 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.
21/11 - 26/11 ANTIGUA; V26K
by AA3B, activity will include the CQ World-Wide DX CW
Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry.
This will be an all CW operation on the contest HF bands
only. Please QSL via AA3B.
21/11 - 30/11 UGANDA; 5X1NH
by G3RWF who will start from Kampala between November
21-26th. He also plans to be active in the CQ World Wide
DX CW Contest. Outside of the contest, he will try to
be active on the low bands and the WARC bands, if conditions
allow. Modes will be CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via G3RWF.
He is happy to try some skeds. E-mail address is
nick@henwood.demon.co.uk
24/11 - 25/11 CQ World Wide DX CW Contest
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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