Madagascar
5R, Remco, PG0A, has once again returned here and will be active as 5R8NL until December 7th. His first operation was back in 2005. Activity will be a "holiday style" operation. He will be using a FT-857 with an amplifier using verticals and some wire antennas. Remco was heard this past week only on CW and on 40/20/17/15/10 meters at various times throughout the day; earlier as 0830z and as late as 2030z. OPDX was informed by Dennis, PA7FM, that Remco is not into QSLing at all, and effective immediately, PA7FM has taken over Remco's QSL job for this operation as well as the earlier operations. Dennis states, "There's a small backlog of direct QSL request that will be cleared after this operation as soon as possible. Apologies for that to those awaiting an answer." He also mentions that a small Web site will become available online with the possibility of online logs and more photos when the internet connection is good enough. Please remember this is a holiday style operation with just one operator, so no 24 hour around the clock operation.
5R, Remco, PG0A, has once again returned here and will be active as 5R8NL until December 7th. His first operation was back in 2005. Activity will be a "holiday style" operation. He will be using a FT-857 with an amplifier using verticals and some wire antennas. Remco was heard this past week only on CW and on 40/20/17/15/10 meters at various times throughout the day; earlier as 0830z and as late as 2030z. OPDX was informed by Dennis, PA7FM, that Remco is not into QSLing at all, and effective immediately, PA7FM has taken over Remco's QSL job for this operation as well as the earlier operations. Dennis states, "There's a small backlog of direct QSL request that will be cleared after this operation as soon as possible. Apologies for that to those awaiting an answer." He also mentions that a small Web site will become available online with the possibility of online logs and more photos when the internet connection is good enough. Please remember this is a holiday style operation with just one operator, so no 24 hour around the clock operation.
Juan Fernandez Island
CE0Z, Svein, LA6IKA, has been on a three month vaction in South America since the beginning of November. He has operated from Chile (CE/LA6IKA) and Argentina (LU/LA6IKA) on 20 meters CW and PSK. In late January he is expected to operate as CE0Z/LA6IKA from Juan Fernandez Island (SA-005). Svein will use an ICOM 703 with only 10 watts and small antennas. QSL via his home callsign. ADDED NOTES: He will also try to get a licence for Easter Islands (CE0Y/LA6IKA). Svein has a blog which keeps you up-to-date on his activities at: http://la6ika.blogg.no/
CE0Z, Svein, LA6IKA, has been on a three month vaction in South America since the beginning of November. He has operated from Chile (CE/LA6IKA) and Argentina (LU/LA6IKA) on 20 meters CW and PSK. In late January he is expected to operate as CE0Z/LA6IKA from Juan Fernandez Island (SA-005). Svein will use an ICOM 703 with only 10 watts and small antennas. QSL via his home callsign. ADDED NOTES: He will also try to get a licence for Easter Islands (CE0Y/LA6IKA). Svein has a blog which keeps you up-to-date on his activities at: http://la6ika.blogg.no/
Madeira Island
CT9, Luis, CT3EE, will activate CT9EPC, a special callsign for the EPC (European PSK Club) members on Madeira Island, between December 3-8th and again during December 22-28th. Activity will be mainly on 40/20 meters because of propagation. The callsign CT9EPC is used only on the Digital modes, and the main objective is to have more activity on these modes. QSL direct to CT3EE (see QRZ.com) and not to the Bureau (he is not a member of the Portuguese National QSL Bureau). Please visit the EPC Web page at:
http://eu.srars.org/index.php?option=com_weblinks&catid=29&Itemid=144
CT9, Luis, CT3EE, will activate CT9EPC, a special callsign for the EPC (European PSK Club) members on Madeira Island, between December 3-8th and again during December 22-28th. Activity will be mainly on 40/20 meters because of propagation. The callsign CT9EPC is used only on the Digital modes, and the main objective is to have more activity on these modes. QSL direct to CT3EE (see QRZ.com) and not to the Bureau (he is not a member of the Portuguese National QSL Bureau). Please visit the EPC Web page at:
http://eu.srars.org/index.php?option=com_weblinks&catid=29&Itemid=144
Canary Islands
EA8, (AF-004). Giovanni, IZ2DPX, will be active as EA8/IZ2DPX from the Island of Fuerteventura between December 30th and January 6th. Activity will be on 0/20/17/15/12/10 meters using a Kenwood TS-50 with a MFJ Tuner into a Spar I1UJX multiband vertical antenna. QSL direct to IK2DUW or by the Bureau.
INDEXA (Helping Make DX Happen). Gary Dixon, K4MQG, INDEXA President, wants to alert fellow DXers that the recently revised INDEXA Web site now has additional features and functions. The INDEXA Web site can be viewed at: http://www.indexa.org/ Gary states, "INDEXA is all about providing financial support for DXpeditions considered to be on the 'most wanted list', so hope the pending DXpeditions we are supporting will be a new DXCC entity or at least provide you with a few new band countries. Anyone interested in supporting INDEXA and its goals (including membership or donations) can get information from the Web site."
IOTA NEWS
EA8, (AF-004). Giovanni, IZ2DPX, will be active as EA8/IZ2DPX from the Island of Fuerteventura between December 30th and January 6th. Activity will be on 0/20/17/15/12/10 meters using a Kenwood TS-50 with a MFJ Tuner into a Spar I1UJX multiband vertical antenna. QSL direct to IK2DUW or by the Bureau.
INDEXA (Helping Make DX Happen). Gary Dixon, K4MQG, INDEXA President, wants to alert fellow DXers that the recently revised INDEXA Web site now has additional features and functions. The INDEXA Web site can be viewed at: http://www.indexa.org/ Gary states, "INDEXA is all about providing financial support for DXpeditions considered to be on the 'most wanted list', so hope the pending DXpeditions we are supporting will be a new DXCC entity or at least provide you with a few new band countries. Anyone interested in supporting INDEXA and its goals (including membership or donations) can get information from the Web site."
IOTA NEWS
NA-035. (Update) Operators Ray/WQ7R/HR9, Lane/KC4CD/HR2, Antonio/HR2DX, Daniel/HR2DMR, Ramon/HR7REA, Javier/HR2J, Pedro/HR2PAC and possibly more will activate Swan Island as HQ8R between March 15-23rd. They plan to be active on 160-10 meters with two stations on phone, one on CW and one on the Digital modes (RTTY and PSK31). They plan to have four stations with ten operators. QSL via HR2RCH: Radio
Club de Honduras, PO Box 273, San Pedro Sula, Cortes, HONDURAS (Information from QRZ.com). Visit their Web site at: http://www.hondurasdx.com/
Club de Honduras, PO Box 273, San Pedro Sula, Cortes, HONDURAS (Information from QRZ.com). Visit their Web site at: http://www.hondurasdx.com/
Guinea Bissau
J5, (Update). The "F6KOP TEAM" is planning a DXpedition to Guinea Bissau on Bubaque Island (AF-020 and WLOTA 1145) between January 11-21st (2008). Their callsign will be J5C. This past week the team announced that Serge, F6AML, had to cancel his articipation for some personal reasons. Jean-Marc, F8IXZ, (ex-6W1/F8IXZ, 6W4/F8IXZ, TM0GAY,F8IXZ/D44AC, 5H1C), a CW operator, will join the F6KOP team and will go in place of Serge. For up-to-date info, visit their Web pages at: http://www.j5c.eu/
J5, (Update). The "F6KOP TEAM" is planning a DXpedition to Guinea Bissau on Bubaque Island (AF-020 and WLOTA 1145) between January 11-21st (2008). Their callsign will be J5C. This past week the team announced that Serge, F6AML, had to cancel his articipation for some personal reasons. Jean-Marc, F8IXZ, (ex-6W1/F8IXZ, 6W4/F8IXZ, TM0GAY,F8IXZ/D44AC, 5H1C), a CW operator, will join the F6KOP team and will go in place of Serge. For up-to-date info, visit their Web pages at: http://www.j5c.eu/
Mariana Islands
KH0, (OC-086). Operators Hiro/W1VX, Toshi/N3YS and Hide/AB2WE will be active from Saipan, December 7-10th. Look for them to sign as KH0/homecall and KH0D. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, CW, SSB, RTTY and FM. QSL W1VX and KH0D via JF1OCQ, N3YS via JE1SYN, AB2WE via JI1JPJ.
KH0, (OC-086). Operators Hiro/W1VX, Toshi/N3YS and Hide/AB2WE will be active from Saipan, December 7-10th. Look for them to sign as KH0/homecall and KH0D. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, CW, SSB, RTTY and FM. QSL W1VX and KH0D via JF1OCQ, N3YS via JE1SYN, AB2WE via JI1JPJ.
Aland Island
OH0, Operator Ari, OH5DX, will be active as OH0Z during the CQ 160-Meter CW Contest (January 26-27th, 2008) as a Multi-Op entry. QSL via W0MM.
OH0, Operator Ari, OH5DX, will be active as OH0Z during the CQ 160-Meter CW Contest (January 26-27th, 2008) as a Multi-Op entry. QSL via W0MM.
Aland Island
OH0, Operator Juha, OH9MM, will be active as OH0Z during the CQ WW RTTY WPX Contest (February 9-10th, 2008) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via W0MM.
OH0, Operator Juha, OH9MM, will be active as OH0Z during the CQ WW RTTY WPX Contest (February 9-10th, 2008) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via W0MM.
Netherlands Antilles
PJ4, Larry, Wo0Z, will be active as PJ4/Wo0Z from Bonaire (SA-006) from December 8-15th. He will be active on CW, SSB and possibly RTTY on whatever bands are open in this holiday-style DXpedition. QSL via Wo0Z (PLEASE NOTE: "Whiskey Oscar zero Zulu").
New QSL Manager
Andrew, G7COD, reports that due to the sad passing of Buck, G0OYH, he now has a new QSL Manager effective immediately for his EA8/G7COD/A operation and QSLs can be sent either by the bureau or direct to G4KEE. To ensure that you receive a reply, even if you have already sent one to his previous manager, please resend another one to G4KEE.
Indonesia
YB, Juergen, DJ3KR, is now active as YB1AQB until December15th. He will be active on all bands using an IC-7000 into a verticalthat is 10m in height. Activity has been mainly on 40/30/17 meters CWbetween 1100-1700z. QSL via his home callsign.YJ0,
YB, Juergen, DJ3KR, is now active as YB1AQB until December15th. He will be active on all bands using an IC-7000 into a verticalthat is 10m in height. Activity has been mainly on 40/30/17 meters CWbetween 1100-1700z. QSL via his home callsign.YJ0,
Vanuatu
Three members of the VK Contest Club will be active fromhere as YJ0AX during the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest (March 29-30th, 2008) asa Multi-2 entry. Operators mentioned are Trent/VK4TI, Tony/VK3TZ andLaurie/VK4VCC. QSL routes will be announced later for NA and Europe. AGoogle group for discussion - YJ0AX2008, has been set up for interestand is open to all operators of contest calibre.
(Source: Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #835 via dave Raycroft/ODXA)
