German operators DL2JRM, DL3DXX, DJ4MF and DO2XX will be visiting Market Reef next month in time for the Worked All Europe CW Contest. All going well, QRV as OJ0DX between August 11-16. Two stations active on 80-6m, CW/SSB. QSL via DL3DXX; LotW, Club Log.
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TO200SPM – St. Pierre / Miquelon
Previously mentioned under the FP/F6ACH post, look for TO200SPM to be active sporadically from St Pierre et Miquelon between now and August 6th. The operators are FP5AC, FP5CJ, FP5BZ, FP5HL and F6ACH. Activity has been limited to 20m SSB so far. The special event callsign is to reflect 200 years of French sovereignty over the islands (1816-2016).
PJ7PL – St Maarten
Philip, WA1ZAM will again be active from St. Maarten as PJ7PL between March 18 to April 3, 2017. QRV holiday-style on 30-10m, SSB. Participation in CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 25-26, 2017). QSL via WA1ZAM.
MS0UKI – Treshnish Isles, EU-108
UPDATE – The team are eagerly watching weather forecasts for their planned time away. So far they seem favourable, albeit changeable. *A brief note that DX-World will be running a reduced news service between Sept 3-7 due to MM0NDX’s participation in MS0UKI. Normal service resumes thereafter. August 13 – The MS0UKI Team (EI5GM, EI6FR, EI9FBB, G0VJG, MM0LID […]
OG5A – Nuokot Island, EU-140
A team consisting OH5GIO, OH5GE, OH5EP and OH5FVY will be active from Nuokot Island, EU-140 as OG5A during the IOTA contest (next weekend). QRV on 80-10m, CW/SSB. QSL via OH5AD.
VK0ANT – Davis Base, Antarctica
Operator (using paper log) says license issued / active since 3 days ago. Apparently, full info will be updated on QRZ page soon.
9M6NA – Labuan Island, OC-133
Saty, JE1JKL will take part in the 2016 CQ WW CW contest as 9M6NA from Labuan Island, OC-133. QRV as SOSB, 20m. QSL via LoTW also ok via buro. Webpage
BY4AE – Hengsha Island, AS-136
A large group consisting of BD4DYH, BD4CB, BD4CD, BD4CQ, BD4AOU, BD4GNV, BG4FRZ, BH4AYG, BH4BKF, BH4BUI, BH4CAC, BH4CNN, OH7WV, DF9LJ and some others will be QRV from Hengsha Island AS-136 from 30 July – 1 August on 160-10m using SSB, CW and DIGI. This will include a Multi 2 entry in the 2016 RSBG IOTA contest […]
ZS9V – Robben Island, AF-064
During the International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend (August 19-21), look for ZS9V to be active from Robben Island, AF-064. Two stations with Inverted V and TH3 antennas and 500W amplifier. QSL via LoTW.
KH2/DF8AN – Guam
Following his activity from Yap Island as V63AJ, look for Mike DF8AN to be active from Guam as KH2/DF8AN between November 16-20, 2016. QRV on HF bands, CW/RTTY/PSK. QSL to DF8AN direct or via bureau. No eQSL, No LoTW.
R70ASIA – Gusmp Island, AS-070
UPDATE: Per message received from Yuri R2DG via the satellite phone the team is facing big issues with the electricity. They lost one transceiver because of that and have to QRT for some time. Eugune UA6EX is back (by boat) to the Chersky village which is 100km apart from island. He is looking for another […]
[QRT] TL8AO – Central African Republic
NEWS UPDATE – TL8AO is QRT. Ken made 14200 QSOs. The complete log has been uploaded to LoTW. Soon on Club Log. M0OXO handles all QSL. Ken says he was challenged by poor conditions and some thunderstorms, except for that he had a great vacation. Please also note that ALL donations are going DIRECTLY to Doctors […]
JD1YBV – Chichijima Island AS-031
The Japan Amateur Radio Development Association (JARD) was established in 1991, and to celebrate its Silver Jubilee, look for JD1YBV from Chichijima Island (AS-031) between August 23-28, 2016. Activity will be on 40-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via Bureau or SAE+IRC/2USD direct to JA1HQG.
5R8BC – Madagascar
John, IK5BCM is currently active from Nosy Be – Madagascar (AF-057) as 5R8BC until July 26, 2016. QRV on 40-10m, SSB/CW, some Digi. QSL: LoTW – Club Log – eQSL.
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Ham Radio in Turkey
Currently lots of misinformation circulated around the internet with regards ham radio licenses in Turkey being revoked following the recent attempted military coup in that country. It’s not true. Here’s some quotes from informed Turkish operators: It’s not true. We are on the air, 73 TA3J Good Morning from Turkey. Not correct news; life is […]
BG5UDN – Pingtan Isl, AS-138
During the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31, 2016), a group consisting BD5XM, BD5XX, BG5QIC, BG5TLS, BG5TOX and IK7YTT will be active as BG5UDN from Pingtan Island AS-138.
St Martin DXpedition
FS/K9EL, FS/K9NU, FS/N9TK and FS/W9ILY will be active from St Martin during December 1-10, 2016. Holiday style operations. Planning on ARRL 160 and 10 Meter RTTY contests. QSL via H/cs.
BO0KS – Kinmen Island AS-102
A team consisting of BV2KI, BV2NT, BX2AB, BX4AF, BO2AB, BG5TLT, BG5TRH, BM9AAQ, ZL1JAP, JA1CTB, JA3EIZ, JH3BDB, JH3GVJ, JG3DOR, JO3LVG and JH3GCN will be active from Kinmen Island AS-102 between July 29 to August 1, 2016. QRV as BO0KS during the contest and BW/homecalls outwith contest. Activity on 40-6m, SSB/CW/RTTY. Operation is subject to change in […]
5Z4/JM1CZX – Kenya
Look for Koji, JM1CAX to be active from Nairobi, Kenya as 5Z4/JM1CAX between now and the end of August. QRV on 20-10m, CW/RTTY (mostly weekends). QSL via H/c, LoTW.