JD1O

JD1_oga- A fourth operator will be joining the three ones who will be
active from Chichijima (AS-031), Ogasawara between 29 April and 12
May [425DXN 929]. Dates and callsigns are as follows:
JD1BLK 29 April-5 May QSL via JM1LJS
JD1BLY 29 April-5 May QSL via JI5RPT
JD1BMT 2-5 May QSL via JE4SMQ
JD1BMH 2-12 May QSL via JG7PSJ
They plan to operate CW, SSB and data modes on 160-6 metres, plus
satellite. Logsearches and further information will be available
on their individual websites: http://radio-dream.com/jd1blk/e/
(JD1BLK), http://sapphire.ganko.tohoku.ac.jp/jd1bmh/ (JD1BMH) and
http://www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/ (JD1BLY)

5Z

from 425DX news

5Z - Eltje/PA3CEE, Rene/PE1L and Ronald/PA3EWP will be active from
Kenya on 1-12 April. They will operate as 5Z4EME on 2m and 70cm
EME (details can be found at www.emelogger.com/kenya); Ronald will
also operate on the HF bands as 5Z4/PA3EWP, using verticals for
10-40 metres and a homemade amplifier. QSL 5Z4EME via PA3CEE, QSL
5Z4/PA3EWP via PA7FM.

4V4JR in the test

Jean-Robert HH2JR was able to obtain special call 4V4JR for our use during the CQWW WPX Phone contest. I have a copy of the temporary authorization in hand. He plans to join Don-AF4Z and me for the contest in Northwest Haiti. I hope that we work a lot of you during the contest.

73,

Jan K4QD

ZD8KR

Activity by G0UNU between May 4 - 11

Mostly 20m CW/SSB.

QSL via homecall (Buro or direct)

IOTA EU-189

During the first week of May, Theo ON4ATW and friends have a plan to be QRV from Rockall EU-189 for three days as MM0RAI/P.

The following info is provided on QRZ:

In due time we will have a website up and running with plenty information such as, projects, team members, equipment, pictures, video footage, who we are, QSL policy etc. Stay tuned untill we lauch our website the last week of March 2009.

YJ by G's

Dennis F5VHY (G3MXJ) and Nigel G3TXF plan to operate as YJ0MXJ and YJ0TXF from the Aore Island Resort off Espiritu Santo [OC-035] in Vanuatu for six days from Fri 27 March to Wed 01 April 2009. This will be a CW only operation.

Given the current paucity of sunspots the main bands are expected to be 40m, 30m, 20m and 17m. We’ll try 80m if local conditions permit.

There will be no 160m. QSLs : YJ0MXJ via F5VHY, YJ0TXF via G3TXF

Short operations are also planned from New Caledonia (FK) on the way out to Vanuatu, and from Norfolk Island (VK9N) on the way back.

NEW IOTA AS-192

from 425DX news

Mohamad, HZ1MD has announced that he, along with Firas/HZ1FS and
Sulaiman/7Z1SJ, will be active as HZ1FS/p from the Red Sea Coast South/
Jizan Province group, IOTA AS-192 (new one) on 19-23 March (depending on
the living conditions on the island, they might extend their stay). They
plan to have three stations "with many antennas", including a Spiderbeam
for 20, 15 and 10 metres, and to operate mainly SSB, with some digital
modes.

5N0OCH

I (DL3OCH) am in Nigeria to set up a new short wave radio station. I will be QRV as often as work permits on all bands (including 160m) mostly in CW but also some SSB and RTTY.

Other activity as 5N0EME on 2m, 70cm and 23cm in JT65 and if possible CW. Please check here for latest news.

I will QSL all QSOs 100% via bureau and also direct but only via DL3OCH.

Bodo, DL3OCH

IOTA AF-065

Alfredo announces the expected frequencies for the forthcoming IOTA expedition to Mogador island (AF-065) scheduled on April 18th to 25th. You can visit 5C, Mogador Island (AF-065) here for more info.

Operatives frequencies of 5C2../p iota AF-065 (Date: 18/25 april 200):

Band SSB CW RTTY BPSK31
10m 28.455 28.025 28.085 28.075
12m 24,955 24.895 24.920 24.915
15m 21.255 21.025 21.085 21.075
17m 18.145 18.075 18.100 18.100
20m 14.255 14.025 14.085 14.075
30m - 10.115 10.145 10.145
40m 7.055 7.025 7.040 7.040
80m 3.775 3.525 3.585 3.595
160m 1.845 1.825
2m (SSB and M.S.) and 6m : stand by x E sporadic.

73 de Alfredo IK7JWX

JT1R

UA4HOX, UA4HBW, RK4HM and RK3AD are now at the QTH of JT1CO.

Look for them signing JT1R until March 22.

Emphasis on 80/160m.

QSL via RW4HB.

VK9M coming soon

VK9M, MELLISH REEF (Update). Operators George/AA7JV and Tomi/HA7RY are expected to be active as VK9GMW next week (possibly between March 22nd and April 6th) in what they call "another low-key, simple DXpedition".
PLEASE NOTE that the dates are approximate and may change due to weather.

The operation will have a strong low-band focus, although VK9WMW will operate on all HF bands. From their Web page, George reports from Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia, (Sunday, March 15th): "Preparations are under way for the boat trip to Mellish. We are currently provisioning and loading fuel. Lots of fuel. We intend to depart from Airlie Beach Tuesday morning. The weather forecast is fair (15 to 20 kts)."

QSL will be via HA7RY, by the Bureau or LoTW or direct to: Tamas Pekarik, Alagi ut 15, H-2151 Fot, HUNGARY.

After VK9GMW has gone QRT, they will launch an "Online QSL Request Service" (OQRS) on their Web site.
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 VK9GMW card faster.

For more information, please visit the VK9GMW Web page at: http://www.vk9gmw.com
For donations, please access: http://vk9gmw.com/support.html

E44M QSL status

from OPDX news
QSLカードの発行がまもなく始まります。
1回目のダイレクト便は，まもなく返信されるとのこと。

E44M QSL STATUS. It was announced that the E44M QSLs are ready. The
press release states, "In few days the first supply of cards will
arrive to our managers Simone/IZ0BTV and Les/SP3DOI. We will start to
answer the first direct QSLs as soon as possible."

OY by OZ1FJB

from OPDX news

OY, FAROE ISLANDS (First 60m Op!). Lars, OZ1FJB, will once again be
active as OY/OZ1FJB from here between March 16th and April 1st. His
activity will be limited to his spare time (suggested times 0600-0700z
and 2100-2400z), mainly on CW but also SSB. He will be the first active
station to be permitted to operate on 60 meters (CH. 5 - 5403.5 kHz USB).
QSL via his home callsign.

YW0A

まだ、公式のアナウンスがありません。
海軍のスケジュールを待っている状態です。

THE DXPEDITION IS NOT ON THE AIR

WE ARE STILL WAITING THE SCHEDULE FROM THE VENEZUELA'S NAVY

REMEMBER THAT THE ONLY OFFICIAL INFORMATION IS FROM OUR WEB SITE

V6 by JJ8DEN

from 425DX news

V6 - Yoshi, JJ8DEN is currently active as V63PR from Pohnpei (OC-010),
Micronesia until 19 March. On 20-24 March he will be active from
the Chuuk Islands (OC-011). He expects to operate CW, RTTY and
PSK31 on 160-10 metres. QSL via home call.