During the second half of September, 2018 Pista HA5AO will operate from the Kingdom of eSwatini (Swaziland). Pista applied for the license in early April, it is expected to be issued soon. The requested call sign is 3DA0AO He will operate: 80 – 10m, CW, RTTY, FT8 and some SSB. Station equipment includes: Elecraft K3 […]
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POLL – IOTA Performance Listings
This is the 3rd DX-World poll in as many weeks and we think readers enjoy the concept; especially when you get to participate! The 2018 IOTA Performance Listing was recently published on the IOTA World website so we thought to breakdown the findings into a poll. Moreover, we have no idea (or have data) on […]
QSL preview – 3C0W / 3C3W
3C0W and 3C0W activity took place during March 2018. QSLs now ready for dispatch.
S79LD – Seychelles
Mike, VK4EF informs that he’s on a working visit to the Seychelles until 31 May 2018 and active as S79LD. Operation holiday-style on 20m, 40m, 80m & possibly 10m; SSB, JT65, FT8, slow CW. Activity initially from Mahe island then onto La Digue island. QSL via H/c.
7Q7JK – Malawi
Arnold, WB6OJB (ex-C81AK) will be active from Malawi as 7Q7JK between July 20-25, 2018. QRV on 40-10m, SSB. QSL via H/c; direct.
5U7R – Niger
During his spare-time, look for Torbjon, SM7RME to be active from Niamey, Niger as 5U7R. QRV on HF bands. QSL via SM7EHU.
QSL preview – 7Q7EI
Dave, EI9FBB, team leader of recent 7Q7EI DXpedition to Malawi recently got in touch: I am delighted to show you the completed QSL design from our recent 7Q7EI DXpedition to Malawi. These are being printed right now and we hope to begin mailing early next month. We have 2 separate style QSL cards. Our Sponsors […]
A25VR – Botswana
David, VE7VR will be active from Botswana as A25VR during May 24 to June 3, 2018. QRV on 40-30-20m with entry in CQWPX CW contest (May 26-27). QSL via H/c.
5C5AF – Mogador Island, AF-065
NEWS UPDATE – The following pictures of the 5C5AF activity were sent by I8LWL (many thanks!) APRIL 13, 2018 — A large team of Moroccan operators will be active as 5C5AF from Mogador Island, AF-065 between April 17-22, 2018. QSL via I8LWL.
9X – Rwanda DXpedition by IDT
The next operation by the Italian DXpedition Team is planned to take place from Rwanda between late September and early October. Further info to follow at later date.
9X2AW – Rwanda
NEWS UPDATE – 9X2AW will again be active mid-May to end of June 2018. MARCH 27, 2017 – Harald, DF2WO will again be active from Kigali, Rwanda as 9X2AW between November 15-30, 2017. MARCH 10, 2017 — Harald will leave Kigali on Sunday 12th March and return again in November. He will dismantle the station […]
3B9RUN – Rodrigues Island
FR4NP, FR4PF, FR4PM, FR5CB and FR5FC will be active from Rodrigues Island as 3B9RUN between May 11-16, 2018. QRV on 80-10m, SSB/FT8. See here for full info.
CR3DX – Maderia
Tibor, OM3RM will be active from Porto Moniz, Madeira as CR3DX during the CQWW WPX CW contest (May 26-27). Outside contest QRV on 80-10m as CT9ABN between May 19-29, 2018. QSL via OM2VL.
EA8/DG5LAC – Canaries, AF-004
Mike, DG5LAC wil be active from Fuerteventura AF-004, Canary Islands as EA8/DG5LAC during April 14-28, 2018. QRV on SSB & FT8. QSL via H/c.
Announcing IOTA activities
The new “Islands On The Air” website – unlike the old RSGB IOTA website – does not allow readers or users to upload or announce details of any particular island activities they may have planned for future. Previously, registered users could simply complete an activation form and then see their upcoming activity listed along with others. It […]
3B8/F4BKV – Mauritius
Recently active from Rodrigues as 3B9/F4BKV, Vincent is now on Mauritius awaiting the arrival of the remaining & delayed 3B7A team members. While waiting he will set up a small antenna and be QRV shortly on SSB as 3B8/F4BKV.
3B9/F4BKV – Rodrigues Island
3B7A team member, Vincent F4BKV, is currently QRV from Rodrigues Island as 3B9/F4BKV. Activity on 40 SSB so far. QSL via H/c.
D44CH – Cape Verde
David, CT1EKU is active from Sal Island, AF-086 as D44CH until April 6, 2018. QRV on HF bands, SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW, eQSL.
D4IA – Cape Verde
CT1IUA Mike, will be active from Sal Island, AF-086, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) as D4IA from April 1-9, 2018. QRV on HF bands, mostly CW. QSL via H/c.
S9ZZ – Sao Tome Island
David, EB7DX will be active between 1 to 9 June 2018 from Sao Tome Island as S9ZZ. Look for him on 40-6m mostly SSB, RTTY, FT8 and some CW using 100w. Holiday style operation. QSL via H/c.