IOTA OC-295

John, 9M6XRO, and Steve, 9M6DXX, will be visiting Sebatik Island (OC-295) from 3 to 5 June and may be active as 9M6XRO/P (CW) and 9M6DXX/P (SSB) using 100W to a simple wire antenna, although no operation is guaranteed on this occasion.

The visit is in preparation for a possible DXpedition there later in the year with higher power and better antennas. OC-295 has only been activated once before, in July 2006, and remains high up the IOTA ‘Most Wanted’ list.

QSL both callsigns via M0URX, direct, bureau or LoTW.

IOTA EU-103

from 425DX news

EI - Bernard, EI4II and Olivier ON4EI (EI8GQB) will operate CW and SSB
as EJ4II from the Saltee Islands (EU-103) on 23-25 July, IOTA
Contest included. QSL via EI4II. Further information at qrz.com
under EJ4II.

T31 cancelled

We apologize to the world radio amateur community – for the reasons independent of us, we are not able to carry out the expedition.

On the 25th of May at 10 p.m. local time the engine of our ship “Southern Cross” fell out, when we were in 120 nm from Kanton island. The captain Paul Green decided to turn the ship and go back to the port of Apia, Samoa under sails. Such decision was determined by the fact that the entry to the Kanton`s cove without engines would be impossible and the repair of engine in the ocean is impossible too.

The way to Apia, Samoa will take approximately 8-10 days with favorable wind under sails. The food and water must suffice. Our main task at the moment is to come back safe to Apia.

TK

IZ2GLU Enzo, IZ2GMT Fabio, IZ2AJE Andrea, IW2MZX Diego and IK2AOO Claudio [members of the the Valle Brembana Dx Contest Team] will be active from Corsica as TK9E between May 26 – 31, 2010. QSL’s via IZ2GLU.

EA8

from DXNL news

EA8 - CANARY ISLANDS, AF-004
Celebrating the anniversary of the local autonomous Parliament's first
session (in 1983) the Canary Islands Day is held every year on May 30.
For this event eight special event stations will be activated from all
inhabited islands of the archipelago on May 29/30:
EG8FTV from Fuerteventura
EG8GCA from Gran Canaria
EG8GOM from La Gomera
EG8GRA from La Graciosa
EG8HIE from El Hierro
EG8LPM from La Palma
EG8LZT from Lanzarote
EG8TFE from Teneriffa
Activities will take place in SSB, CW and digital modes on all bands.
The QSL manager for all callsigns is EA8TH.

E4X

from DXNL

E4 - PALESTINE
Antonio,EA5RM, and the "Tifariti Gang" (EA2RY, EA5FX, EA7AJR, EA7KW,
F5CWU, F6ENO, F9IE, IN3ZNR and UT7CR) will show up as E4X working with
at least three stations simultaneously in CW, SSB and RTTY on 160m-6m
between May 28 and Jun 6. Their QSL manager will be EA5RM.
Updates and more information can be found on their website:
http://www.dxfriends.com/e4x
Following frequencies (in MHz) were announced for E4X:
BAND CW SSB RTTY
6m 50.103 50.103 ---
10m 28.024 28.495 28.080
12m 24.894 24.945 24.920
15m 21.024 21.295 21.080
17m 18.074 18.145 18.100
20m 14.024 14.195 14.080
30m 10.104 --- 10.140
40m 7.004 7.056/7.180 7.035
80m 3.501 3.780 ---
160m 1.824 1.845 ---

ZS8M

from OPDX news

ZS8M, MARION ISLAND (Update)
Pierre, ZS1HF, on Marion Island (AF-021), has been very active on 20 and especially 17 meters this past week. He has also been reported on 40 and 15 meters. Best times to watch are between 0630-1000z and various other times. Frequencies he has been on are: 7140, 14200-14225, 14243, 18150 and 21266 kHz.

FH next 3 months

from OPDX news

FH8, MAYOTTE. Lionel, F5PSA/TJ3SL, will be active as FH8ND from Mayotte
(AF-027) for three months starting May 23rd. Activity will be on the HF
bands using SSB. He usually likes 20 and 17 meters. QSL via F1OKV.

9H

Markus, OH1MN will be visiting the island of Malta (EU-023) from 19th June to 3rd July, 2010. He will work holiday style, when time and XYL allows. On air as 9H3MK. Equipment for 6-80m, all modes.

count down E4

from OPDX news

E4, PALESTINE (Update)
Just a reminder that the upcoming E4X operation will take place this week between May 28th and June 6th. The operators mentioned are: Antonio/EA5RM (Team Leader), Roberto/EA2RY, Fernando/EA5FX, Manuel/EA7AJR, Jose/EA7KW, Florent/F5CWU, Alain/F6ENO, Bernard/F9IE, Fabrizio/IN3ZNR and Valery/UT7CR. Operations will be on 160-6 meters including 30/17/12 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY with at least 3 stations on the air at the same time on different bands and modes. QSL via EA5RM: Antonio Gonzalez, P.O. Box 930, E-03200 Elche, SPAIN. Remember that a band and mode survey is being taken on their Web page at:
http://www.dxfriends.com/e4x/index.php

PJ7 and VP2E

from OPDX news

CARIBBEAN TOUR
Operators Andrea/IK1PMR and Claudia/PA3LEO will be active from two islands between June 8-21st. Their schedule is as follows:
June 8-12th - Sint Maarten; callsign PJ7/IK1PMR and PJ7/PA3LEO
June 12-21st - Anguilla; requested callsigns VP2EMR and VP2ECF
Activity will be holiday style with a focus on 30/17/12 meters using CW and RTTY. QSL via PA3LEO.

6V by EAs in July

from OPDX news

6V7, SENEGAL
Operators Silvia/EA1AP, Juanjo/EA1CJ, Alberto/EA1SA and Raul/EA5KA will be active as 6V7W between July 24-31st. The team will try to have three stations on the air at the same time. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. There will be a special emphasis on the 6 meters band (Grid Locator IK14LL). Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1824, 3527, 7027, 10117, 14027, 18077, 21027, 24897, 28027 and 50100
SSB - 1840, 3790, 7060, 14190, 18140, 21290, 24940, 28490 and 50110
RTTY - 3590, 7040, 10145, 14085, 18105, 21080, 24920 and 28080 kHz
QSL via EA5KA: Raul Blasco Villarroya, P.O Box 20, 12080 Castellon, Spain. They plan to have logs online during the operation. Visit the 6V7W Web page at:
http://6v7w.dxciting.com

T31

Ukrainian DXpeditioners left Samoa. They are late because there are some technical problems. Now they have located in Pacific Ocean for sailing during two days and two days more left. Wait in air in two days (call T31X-T31UR).

IOTA EU-103

Bernard, EI4II and Olivier, ON4EI will be active from Saltee Islands, EU-103 between July 23-25, taking in the IOTA contest. Callsign: EJ4II.

QRV from 160-10m, CW & SSB. QSL via EI4II.

V2

from 425DX news

V2 - Darrell, AB2E will be active again as V26E from Antigua (NA-100)
on 27-31 May, including a SOAB entry in the CQ WW WPX CW Contest.
Outside the WPX event, he will concentrate on 12, 17 and 30 metres
as well as on the low bands (all CW). QSL direct to home call, or
LoTW.