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01/01/2007:  PP5VX  SÃO FRANCISCO ISLAND -
Bone, PP5VX will be active from São Francisco do Sul (DIB SC-02 for the Brazilian Islands Award), Santa Catarina State North Group (SA-027) from 1.Jan.2007 until 31.Dec.2010. He will be active on all bands and all modes. You can e-mail Bone for a sked at profsamy@gmail.com. QSL via the address at QRZ.com. [rsgbiota.org]

15/04/2007:  VA7PX  MAYNE ISLAND -
Look for John, VA7PX to be active from Mayne island (NA-075, BC-035 for the Canadian Islands Award, WW Loc. CN88IU) from 15.Apr.2007 to 31.Dec.2010. You will find him using digital modes, particularly RTTY and PSK contesting, but also does SSB contesting. QSL via VE7AXU direct, Bureau or LoTW. [rsgbiota.org]

01/01/2008:  KC4AAA  AMUNDSEN-SCOTT BASE -
Helmuth, W6KDX has been active since January 1st as KC4AAA from the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Antarctica Base (AN-016, AA K-08, WAP USA-21). He is usually active on 20 meters using SSB around 1700 to 0400z. QSL via K1IED. [ARRL DX News]

16/06/2008:  JT1N & JT4N  MONGOLIA -
A research team (Scott/KC0KHA, Dave, Gabor, and Terry) is currently in JT-land on a Mongolian Vertebrate Parasite Project (MVPP). The team has been assigned two club callsigns for two different regions in Mongolia. While in Ulaanbaatar they will use the callsign JT1N. In the Gobi region they will use the callsign JT4N. They were recently active as JT1N from Naran's, JT1BV, QTH and made more than 90 contacts. Watch 20 meters (14190 kHz after 1030z). Next May in the year 2009, they will be doing field work in and around the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park in southern Mongolia through August. QSL via KC0KHA. Read about their MVPP at: lamarck.unl.edu/mongolia/ [OPDX Bulletin]

20/08/2008:  TN5SN  CONGO -
Nicolas, F8FQX will be in Brazzaville, The Congo, for 3-4 years starting 20 August. He has applied for the callsign TN5SN and hopes to be QRV in late October-early November. Plans include activity on 160-6 meter CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31. QSL via IZ1BZV. Look for updates and a log search on: www.f8fqx.fr [425 DX News]

16/11/2008:  OD5/W5YFN  LEBANON -
Ken, W5YFN has received approval from the local authorities to operate as OD5/W5YFN while in Lebanon, for one year starting 16.Nov.2008. QSL via home call. [425 DX News]

01/12/2008:  DPØGVN & DP1POL  ANTARCTICA -
The summer season 2008/2009 has begun in Antarctica in November. Torsten/DL1TOG and Felix/DL5XL are working on the German scientific base "Neumayer II" (AN-016, AA DL-03, WAP DEU-02, WFF [World Flora Fauna] DLFF-019) and will be QRV as DP0GVN sporadically during their spare time. QSL via DL5EBE, direct or bureau. The new base "Neumayer III" (AN-016, WAP DEU-08) is still being constructed and shall replace the old station "Neumayer II" in February 2009. Felix, DL5XL, will be a member of the first overwintering team on the new base. If his work permits Felix will show up using his old callsign DP1POL using CW, SSB and digital modes on HF and maybe also on 23cm EME (JT65) until early 2010. QSL DP1POL via DL1ZBO, direct or Bureau. More information about the new scientific base in the Antarctic can be found online at: tinyurl.com/69m5sd [DX Newsletter]

08/12/2008:  HFØAPAS  HENRYK ARCTOWSKI BASE -
Janusz, SP9YI is now QRV from the Henryk Arctowski Station (AA SP-01, WAP POL-01) on King George island (AN-010, WLOTA L-0312) with a new callsign HF0APAS for this years expedition. He should remain there until early November, 2009. QSL via SP9YI. [GM3ITN]

20/12/2008:  9M2TI  WEST MALAYSIA -
Dani, EA4ATI reports that he is working now in Malaysia. He has been issued the callsign 9M2TI and will be operating from Kuala Lumpur city. Using a vertical antenna with 400 watts, look for Dani to be active on 40/20/15/10 meters using CW and SSB. He also mentions that he will participate in the main international contests (like the CQ WPX) from a different location with a better station (yagi antennas and also dipole for 80m). Dani will stay in Malaysia for at least one year. QSL via his home callsign. [OPDX Bulletin]

02/01/2009:  R1ANC  VOSTOK BASE, ANTARCTICA -
Alex, RV1ZC (ex-UA1ZCK) is going to winter again at the Russian Antarctic station Vostok. He will operate once more as R1ANC on the HF bands CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via RN1ON (ex-UA1PAC), direct or bureau. WABA U-10, WAP RUS-13, AN-016, WFF RFF-168 R1ANC 2008-9 op. Alex- RV1ZC. QSL via RN1ON (ex UA1PAC) year round. [425 DX News]

05/01/2009:  V73NS  KWAJALEIN ATOLL -
Neil, WD8CRT will be active again as V73NS from the island of Roi-Namur (Grid RJ39), Kwajalein Atoll (OC-028), Marshall Islands. He should start around 5 January and remain there for at least two years. Expect him to operate mostly CW on 160-6 meters. QSL via Bureau or direct to Neil Schwanitz, Box 8341, APO, AP 96557, USA. His web site can be found at www.qsl.net/v73ns/ [MMMonVHF]

05/01/2009:  XV9DX & 3W1M  VIETNAM -
Mike, OM2DX (aka E4/OM2DX, YI9X..etc) is in Hanoi, Vietnam, working for the Embassy of the Slovak Republic and he has obtained a licence (5 January) with callsigns XV9DX and 3W1M. During the next 3 years he will be active on all bands using CW, SSB and Digital modes. QSL via OM3JW, direct or Bureau. [OM3JW]

15/01/2009:  TLØA  CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC -
Chris (ex-5U5U) expects to start activity from the Central African Republic (requested call TL0A) around 15 January. He will operate in his spare time, with an amplifier and a 6-band yagi, plus dipoles and a long wire. QSL to Christian Saint Arroman, Chemin de Mouteguy, 64990 Urcuit, France. [425 DX News]

22/01/2009:  R1ANB  MIRNY BASE -
Nick, RW6ACM (ex R1ANL) is active as R1ANB from the Russian Antarctic station Mirny (AA U-07, WAP RUS-07, IOTA AN-016). He operates CW and SSB on the HF bands and will remain there for the next few months. QSL via RN1ON, direct or Bureau. [425 DX News]

25/01/2009:  ET3BN  ETHIOPIA -
Peter is QRV as ET3BN is QRV from Addis Ababa and is here for a few years. Activity will be on CW/SSB and using a wire pyramid for 80m, Quad antennas for 30/17/12/20/15/10m and a log-periodic for 6m. He is not active on 160 and 40 meters right now. QSL direct to: Dr. Peter Haferkorn, PO Box 150194, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. [ARRL DX News]

01/02/2009:  FT5WO  ALFRED FAURE BASE, CROZET ISLAND -
Florentin (F4DYW) will be active as FT5WO from the Alfred Faure Base [TAAF] (WAP-WADA FRA-02), Possession island (DIFO FT-009), Crozet Archipelago (AF-008), 1 February until 15 November. QRV during his spare time on 40, 20 and 15 meter SSB, using 100 Watts and dipoles. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [F8DVD]

05/03/2009:  9J2YO  ZAMBIA -
Gabriel, YO4HEK is QRV as 9J2YO from Zambia and is here for one year (5.Mar.2009 - 1.Mar.2010). He is active on all bands using CW, SSB and PSK31. QSL via YO4ATW, direct. [ARRL DX News]

09/03/2009:  D2QMN  ANGOLA -
Vasiliy (ex-UA0QMN) is QRV from Saurimo, Angola, using the callsign D2QMN from 9.Mar.2009 to Aug.2010. He is active during week on 10-20m after 1700z and during weekends after 0600z on 40, 30, 17, 12m. Modes: SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via RZ3EC, direct or bureau. [QRZ.com]

08/04/2009:  S79DF  ALDABRA ATOLL -
Davide, IZ3EFL will be active from the Aldabra atoll (AF-025) from 8.Apr.2009 for about one year, using the callsign S79DF. Activity is expected on all bands/modes. QSL via IV3TDM, direct or Bureau. [ARRL DX News]

23/04/2009:  A65BI  UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -
Phil, F5LTB will soon be active from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as A65BI. He has just received his license and is in the process of setting up his station. Length of stay was not mentioned. Phil will be mainly QRV using SSB. QSL Direct ONLY via SM5DJZ. eQSLs are welcome for eDX100, eWAS and eZ40. [F5NQL]

07/06/2009:  5H1FF  ZANZIBAR ISLAND -
Frans, PE1ABQ, is expected to be active around June 7th as 5H1FF from Stone Town city on the island of Zanzibar (AF-032, WLOTA L1080), Tanzania. His equipment is a FT-950 w/100w into 3.5m vertical at 20m A.S.L. Activity will be between 1800 and 2100 hours UTC, listen often at 14.225 MHz. Length of stay is unknown. QSL direct to P.O. Box 2595, Zanzibar, Tanzania. [OPDX Bulletin]

12/06/2009:  DU1/GØSHN  PHILIPPINES -
Gerard, F2JD is back to Philippines for 5 months, at least. He hopes to renew his previous licence as DU1/G0SHN. He plans to be active from various islands while there. QSL via F6AJA, direct or Bureau. [F6AJA]

17/07/2009:  OY  FAROE ISLANDS -
Thomas, OY/OZ1AA, is now active from the OY6FRA club station in the capital, Tórshavn (WW Loc. IP62OA, located in the southern part on the east coast of Streymoy island (WLOTA L2216), Faroe islands (EU-018). He is QRV on all HF bands, plus 6 meters, using CW and SSB. Length of stay is unknown at this time. QSL via OZ1ACB, Allis Andersen, Kagsaavej 34, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark. [ARRL DX News]

01/08/2009:  FO8RZ  FRENCH POLYNESIA -
PFPHW, Phil has received his assignment for the next two years, starting August, to Tahiti (OC-046, DIFO FO-002, WLOTA L0885), French Polynesia. The callsign will be FO8RZ. QRV HF, CW/RTTY and a little SSB, with 100 watts into a HF6V + dipoles and a 3 element beam for 10-15-20 meters. QSL via F8BPN via Bureau or direct or LOTW. More information at: f5phw.chez.com/ [F5NQL]

01/08/2009:  R1FJM  FRANZ JOSEF LAND -
Victor, UA3ME has been active since August from Ostrov Kheysa [aka Heiss Island] (EU-019, RR-05-02, RDA AR-32), Franz Josef Land, as R1FJM. He mainly operates on 20 meter SSB in the early mornings. Length of stay is unknown. QSL via RX3MM. [AT International]

02/08/2009:  DU9/DL5SDF  MINDANAO ISLAND -
Hans, DL5SDF, has returned to Mindanao Island (OC-130, WLOTA L2803) and will be active again as DU9/DL5SDF from 2.Aug.2009 until Jun.2010. His activity will be CW only, once all his antennas are installed (sometime in August). QSL via DL5SDF, by the DL bureau or direct to: Hans Bohnet, Purok 5, Lower Bon-Bon, Libertad, Butuan City 8600, Philippines or via the DARC bureau to DL5SDF (bureau card requests will have to wait until June 2010, when he will go back to Germany). [425 DX News]

09/08/2009:  TJ3SL  CAMEROON -
Lionel, F5PSA is active from near Soa, Cameroon (WW Loc. JJ53TX), as TJ3SL on 20-10m SSB. Spare time operation. Length of stay is unkown at this time. QSL via home call. [AT International]

15/08/2009:  5Z4/W8SMH  KENYA -
Ernie, W8EH reports that his brother Steve, W8SMH has just received his Kenyan license. He will active from Nairobi for the next 3 years. His Kenyan callsign is 5Z4/W8SMH. Steve is on assignment with the Salvation Army as second in command at their headquarters in Nairobi. His travel schedule may limit his operating, and he is a rookie at DX operations (So please be patient!). His other limiting factor is that Nairobi is experiencing power shortages and as a result they are doing rolling blackouts 2 or 3 days a week in his area. His equipment is an Icom IC-718, dipoles and a multiband vertical. QSL direct to his home callsign (QRZ.com) with an IRC or SASE. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL. His blog is at: http://howardskenyanadventures.blogspot.com/ [OPDX Bulletin]

01/09/2009:  7Q7HB  MALAWI -
Harry, G0JMU is once again at Club Makokola, just North of Mangochi, Malawi, on the shores of Lake Malawi, for a period of up to 3 months. QRV mainly on the Digital modes and CW. QSL as usual is ONLY DIRECT to G0IAS with sufficient funds for return cards. NO BUREAU cards. NO eQSLs. Just old fashioned paper cards DIRECT! [OPDX Bulletin]

01/09/2009:  A9  BAHRAIN ISLAND -
Dave, EI3IO hopes to be QRV shortly from A9, as he is in the process of moving to the Kingdom of Bahrain from Ireland. He is likely to be in Bahrain for at least 2 years. No callsign info is available as yet. You may find Dave on 20m from September onwards and he wants to be QRV on 160m for the 2009/2010 winter season, depending on the time it takes to obtain residency, etc. His QTH will be on the outskirts of the Manama, Bahrain Island (AS-002, WW Loc. LL56FE), which appears to be good for all bands 160m to VHF. Dave plans to be QRV on most MF, HF and low VHF bands. However as many of you know 6m is currently not available in A9. [EI3IO]

01/09/2009:  P29CW  PAPUA NEW GUINEA -
Allan, VK2GR and his XYL Josette will be active as P29CW from Kiunga, in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea (OC-034, WLOTA L0084, WW Loc. QI03PV) between September and December. Activity will be only during his spare time because he is there working with "Australian Doctors International" (ADI - www.adi.org.au/). They will be providing a patrol based medical service in the Middle and North Fly Districts of the Western Province of PNG. Due to the anticipated work load and the lack of power in the villages, P29CW is not expected to be active on the many field trips during this period of operation. The field trips will be on the Fly River by boat and on foot. Essentually they will be 2 weeks out in the field and one week back at Kiunga. Their license shows that they can operate from Daru, Daru Island (OC-153, WW Loc. QI10OW) and Kiunga, PNG. QSL direct to Tommy, VK2IR with 3 USDs or new IRCs. [QRZ.com]

03/09/2009:  SV5/G2JL  LIPSI ISLAND -
Look for Mort, G2JL to be active from Lipsi [aka Leipsoi, Lipsos] Island (GIOTA DKS-056, MIA MGD-017, WLOTA L0766), Dodecanese (IOTA EU-001), starting 03.Sep.2009 for three months. QRV all bands and modes, propagation permitting. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [AT International]

10/09/2009:  Z23MS  ZIMBABWE -
Mike, RW3AJX will be active from Harare, Zimbabwe as Z23MS starting 10.Sep.2009, for three years. Activity will be on all HF bands/modes. QSL via UA3DX (QRZ.com). [DX Summit]

12/09/2009:  XU7ACY  CAMBODIA -
Peter, NO2R will be active from Sihanoukville [aka Kampong Som], Cambodia, from 12.Sep.2009 for a minimum one year as XU7ACY. Peter goes on low band DXpeditons and he is active on mostly 160 and 80 meter CW, but does sometimes show up on other modes and bands. QSL via W2EN only, direct or LoTW preferred but bureau OK. [QRZ.com]

30/09/2009:  ST2X  SUDAN -
Robert's, S53R next work assignment (for UN WFP) has taken him to the Sudan. He arrived in Khartoum, Sudan, early last week and expects to be on the air by the end of the month or early October. His possible callsign will be ST2X. He states, that his radio and amp are still in S5-land, but are expected to be shipped. He will be active on 80-10m CW and SSB. QSL via S53R (Robert Kasca, P.O. Box 23, 5280 Idrija, Slovenia). [OPDX Bulletin]

01/10/2009:  ET3JD  ETHIOPIA -
Jim, WU0I currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, expects to be on the air by October as ET3JD. Activity will be mainly 40/20/15 meters, but he would also like to spend more time on the WARC bands - particularly 30 and 17 meters. Modes will be CW, SSB, PSK31 and possibly RTTY (for contests mostly). QSL only direct to: Jim DeLoach, ET3JD, 2030 Addis Ababa Place, Dulles VA 20189-2030, USA. Further information can be found at: www.deloach.net/ET3JD.html [OPDX Bulletin]

01/10/2009:  KG4YU  GUANTANAMO BAY -
Keith, KJ5YU is currently in Guantanamo Bay (NA-015, WLOTA L0358) until approximately 1.Feb.2010. He will be using the callsign KG4YU. So far it is unknown what bands or modes Keith will be using. QSL via KJ5YU. [DX World of Ham Radio]

03/10/2009:  T6YA  AFGHANISTAN -
Pascal, F5PTM, is now active from Afghanistan as T6YA until sometime in December. Activity over the past weekend was on 40/30/20/17 meters CW. He is reportedly using a TS-850 into a G5RV antenna. QSL via F5OGL: Didier Senmartin, Box 7, 53320 Loiron, France. [OPDX Bulletin]

07/10/2009:  VP8DIF  SOUTH GEORGIA ISLAND -
It has been reported that Lars, VP8DIF, will arrive on South Georgia (AN-007) between the second week of October and mid November. He will stay at Husvik (WAP GBR-27). QSL via DJ9ZB, by the bureau or direct. For more info and updates, visit Lars's Web site at: www.lars-boehme.de/vp8dif/ [OPDX Bulletin]

10/10/2009:  HL9QST  SOUTH KOREA -
Mike, KE7WRJ, will be in South Korea for over 2 months starting 9 September. He plans to be active as HL9QST no later than the 11th. His tentative schedule is to operate from 4 different locations in South Korea as follows: 10-12 September from Seoul; 14-24 September from Camp Casey; 25 September to 18 October from Camp Humphreys; 19-29 October from Camp Carroll; and 30 October to 13 November from Seoul. Activity will be on 40-10 meters, depending on the propagation, using CW and SSB. Look for him to be in both the Extra and General portions of the bands. His Equipment will consist of a 5000A by Flex Radio, a 3 element Yagi in a Bag from Super Antennas. QSL direct via KE7WRJ. [OPDX Bulletin]

18/10/2009:  C91BA  MOZAMBIQUE -
Mike, ZS6TAF, is working in the capital Maputo, Mozambique, and will occasionally be active as C91BA from his car. He is using a Yaesu FT857D and a Watson Multi-ranger mobile antenna for 80-6 metres. Length of stay is not known. QSL via his homecall. [DX Newsletter]

19/10/2009:  VK7ACG  TASMANIA -
Chris, G0WFH, will be active as VK7ACG from Tasmania (OC-006, WLOTA L0068) between 19 October and 17 November. He will operate from the QTH of his friend Roy, VK7ROY who is located in Birralee, Tasmania. Activity will be on all bands, but he plans to concentrate on the lower frequencies. Chris states that a new 60 foot mast will be erected at the QTH of VK7ROY supporting antennas for 160, 80 and 40 meters. QSL via G0WFH, by the Bureau or direct. eQSLs are accepted. [OPDX Bulletin]

19/10/2009:  ZK2DL  NIUE ISLAND -
Karl, DL2FAG will be active from Namukulu, Niue island (OC-040) as ZK2DL between 19 October and 7 November. Activity will be holiday style on 80-10 meters, mainly on RTTY, PSK and SSB. QSL via DL2FAG, direct or Bureau. [OPDX Bulletin]

21/10/2009:  T6AG  AFGHANISTAN -
David, CT1DRB will be active from Afghanistan as T6AG for 6 months starting 21 October, 2009. He will be active CW only. QSL via EA3GHZ direct. Updates can be found at: t6ag.nra.pt/ [F5NQL]

23/10/2009:  Z21BB  ZIMBABWE -
Fernando, EA4BB is QRV as Z21BB and is active from Harare, Zimbabwe, for two years while on work assignment. He plans to be active on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via W3HNK. [F5NQL]

24/10/2009:  P29  PAPUA NEW GUINEA -
Once again the team of operators Luis/CT1AGF, Derek/G3KHZ, Steve/G4EDG and Hans/SM6CVX, plus Gordon/G3USR, will activate three Papua New Guinea IOTA islands between 22 October and 9 November. They plan to operate from Tanga Island (OC-102) as P29VCX (QSL via SM6CVX) 24-26 October; Green Island (OC-231) as P29VLR (QSL via SM6CVX) 27-31 October; and Woodlark Island (OC-205) as P29NI (QSL via G3KHZ) 2-9 November. Activity will be on 160-15 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY modes. Gordon/G3USR will be exclusively on SSB. The team will be using new single band vertical dipoles for 30-15 meters and a ground plane for 40 meters. The web pages for the expedition are at: www.425dxn.org/dxped/p29_2009/index.html [OPDX Bulletin]

26/10/2009:  FK/F5NHJ  NEW CALEDONIA -
Jean-Louis, F5NHJ will be active from Grande Terre (OC-032, DIFO FK-001, WLOTA L1280) from 26 October to 11 November as FK/F5NHJ. He will also try to activate Lifou (OC-033, DIFO FK-012, WLOTA L0578) or Mare islands. Focus will be on 30 meter digital modes, using FT857 - EEPC - MP10 - I1UJX Vertical. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW. [F5NQL]

30/10/2009:  YU  SERBIA -
Special callsign YT36QRP will be active 30 October to 8 November as part of the annualy HA QRP contest running on 80 metre CW. QSL via YU7CM, direct or bureau. During the same time frame look for Alex HA7JJS (YU9JJS), Laci HA6NL (YU9NL), Laci HA7PL (YU9PL) and Zsolt HA6PS (YU9PS) to be active on all HF bands. QSLs are ok via HA QSL bureau via the operators' home calls or direct. [HA0HW]

31/10/2009:  XRØY  EASTER ISLAND -
Operators Marco/CE6TBN, Leszek/NI1L, Art/PA3C, Zbig/SP7HOV, Stan/SQ8X and Victoria/SV2KBS will be active as XR0Y from the outskirts of Hanga Roa (Grid DG52gu), Rapa Nui [aka Easter island] (SA-001, DICE ICE-001 for the Islands of Chile Award) between 31 October and 15 November. Plans are to focus on 160, 80, 40 and above all 30 meters (CW only, as digital modes on 30m are not allowed). Working Europe on 30 meters will be their priority during the first week on the island. They will have three stations with two amplifiers and several antennas. Although SSB will not be neglected, CW will be the main operating mode, with some RTTY being planned as well. QSL routes: Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania - direct/bureau via SQ8X; North, Central and South America - direct/bureau via Rádio Clube de Chile (CE3AA). An Online QSL Request System (OQRS) will be activated on the expedition's website when XR0Y gets on the air. Further information can be found on the expedtion's web site (rapanui2009.org/ of http://afrr.zip.net/). [425 DX News]

01/11/2009:  5H1HS  MON ISLAND -
Harald, DL7VSN, is back in Tanzania again and plans to become QRV after his Kilimanjaro trip around 1st November. He will work on 160m-10m mainly in CW and RTTY running 100 watts with several dipoles. His callsign should be 5H1HS again. He may also activate another island group for one or two days if everything works fine with his transportation. Harald hopes to become active also from the Serengeti and Tarangire national parks where he will go on the 18th November. QSL via bureau or direct (Harald Schlesinger, Buergerheimstr. 19, 10365 Berlin, GERMANY). [F5NQL]

01/11/2009:  5P3WW  MON ISLAND -
Operators Rudi/DF8AE, Burkhard/DF8XC, Georg/DK5QN, Dirk/DL1YDI and Pete/DL1YAW will be active as 5P3WW from Mon Island (EU-029, DIA SJ-017, WLOTA L-4630, WW Loc. JO64EX), 1-9 November, including an entry in the Marconic Contest with new portable antenna setup, 10m to the shore-line. Activity will be MS-TR on 144 MHz. QSL via DL1YAW, bureau preferred. [MMMonVHF]

01/11/2009:  5W1QX & A31CE  SAMOA & TONGA -
Chris, DO7AG flies to the South Pacific with his family between November, 2009 and January 2010. He expects to be active as 5W1QX and A31CE on 40m and 20m only - those are the bands which he can use with his type of license class. Activation dates to be determined. Chris notes he realises another activition of A3 & 5W at the same time as his trip and hopes to meet Claudia and Andrea! The 5W1QX QTH will be Aleipata district, Upolu island (OC-097, WLOTA L1944, WW Loc. AH36SG), Samoa; the A31CE QTH will be Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga (OC-049, WW Loc. AG28JS). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [DO7AG]

01/11/2009:  EL8RI  LIBERIA -
Chris, ZS6RI is working in Liberia for about six weeks starting by the end of October or beginning of November. His callsign will be EL8RI. He will work mostly in CW but also in SSB and digital modes using his QRP transceiver, dipoles and a vertical antenna. QSL via home call. [F5NQL]

01/11/2009:  HC8/DF8AN  GALAPAGOS -
Mike, DF8AN will once again be active from the Caribbean. This time from two DXCC entities. He should be on the air 1-7 November from the Galapagos Islands (SA-004, WLOTA LH-0094). From 7-16 November he will be QRV as PJ4/DF8AN from the Island of Bonaire (SA-006, WLOTA LH-1279. Activity will be mainly CW. He will be using wire antennas. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

01/11/2009:  J5  GUINEA-BISSAU -
Joao, CT2GQA will be in Guinea-Bissau for the next five years. He has two callsigns: J5GQZ to be used on 20m/17m and J5JUA for 80m/40m. QSL cards should be sent via his homecall. [DX Newsletter]

01/11/2009:  LU/PY2TJ  TIERRA DEL FUEGO -
Look for Orlando, PY2TJ to be active from Ushuaia, Isla Tierra Del Fuego (IOTA SA-008, WLOTA LH-2448 [New!]) as LU/PY2TJ from 1-7 November. Expect activity on all HF bands. If it is possible the operation with mobile station (LU/PY2TJ/X) of any lighthouse, the QSO will be valid also for ARLHS and Faros Sudamericanos. QSL via PT2OP direct preferred, or bureau. [F5OGG]

01/11/2009:  YW5O  LA ORCHILA ISLAND -
Members of the 4M5DX Group will be active as YW5O from La Orchila Island (SA-054, DIV-038 for the Venezuela Islands Award, WLOTA LH-3044, WW Loc. FK61WT). Activity will be on all bands and modes. The group is awaiting the transportation schedule from the Venezuelan Navy. The exact days and team will be posted soon on the following Web page: www.yw5o.4m5dx.info/ [OPDX Bulletin]

02/11/2009:  KG8DP & NA8KD  GRASSY KEY, FL. -
Mark, KG8DP will once again activate Grassy Key (NA-062, USi FL068S, Monroe county), Florida, from 2-9 November. Operations will be stationary at Grassy Key and mobile as he travels to Key West and all points on the ocean. He will use the callsign KG8DP, as well as his club callsign NA8KD. This will be a week trip. QSL both KG8DP/NA8KD via info on QRZ.com (w/SASE). Mark will be using an IC-7000, 1.2 kw amp mobile and GLA-1000B portable amp. [OPDX Bulletin]

02/11/2009:  TZ6JA  MALI -
Mac, TZ6JA will be back to Mali and hopes to operate SSB only during his early morning and late evening hours between 2 and 23 November. He will have two transceivers, a small amplifier, a 2-element beam for 40 and 20 meters and a G5RV. QSL direct only to Makoto Obara, P.O. Box 59, Tama, Tokyo, 206-8691 Japan. [425 DX News]

02/11/2009:  UR  CRIMEA, KARABY MOUNTAIN -
Operators Alex R7IRK, Vladimir US5ID, Valery UU1JN, Anatol UU5JA, Elena UV5ESZ and Roman UY7IQ will be active as homecall/p from Crimea on Karaby Mountain (1000m high ASL) between 2-9 November. QRV on 160-10 metres, and the group will take part in the Ukrainian DX Contest as UU5JZA. Reference numbers for the Ukrainian Flora Fauna Award is URFF-201 and for the Ukrainian Regional Districts Award (URDA) is KR-07 (Bilohirs'k district). QSL UU5JZA via UY7IQ. [OPDX Bulletin]

03/11/2009:  D2PJB  ANGOLA -
Paulo, CT1ITZ will be active from Porto Amboim, Angola, between 3-29 November as D2PJB. He is using an Icom 706 and a Windom antenna. Active from 10m to 80m only on SSB. QSL via CT1IUA, direct or bureau. [F5NQL]

03/11/2009:  E51TLA  SOUTH COOK ISLANDS -
Henrik OZ6TL will be active from Raratonga Island (OC-013), South Cook Islands, from 3-30 November as E51TLA. Holiday style operation using mainly RTTY. QSL via home call. [F5NQL]

03/11/2009:  TX3A  CHESTERFIELD ISLANDS -
George/AA7JV and Tomi/HA7RY have a plan to operate from the Chesterfield Islands (OC-176), using the callsign TX3A, with focus on the low bands, from 2 November to 6 December. QRV all bands/modes. QSL via HA7RY. Further information can be found on their website at: www.tx3a.com/ [HA0HW]

03/11/2009:  VP2M  MONTSERRAT -
Tom/DL2RUM (VP2MUM), Rudi/DM2XO (VP2MXO), and Jan/DJ8NK (VP2MNK) will QRV from the island of Montserrat (IOTA NA-103, WLOTA L 1475) from 3-15 November. Activity will be on 160-10m using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau. [AT International]

04/11/2009:  KP2  ST. CROIX, USVI -
Dave N3XF, Ed K1ZE and Bob W1EQ will be signing KP2/homecall from the Windwood Estates, island of St. Croix (USi VI002S, WLOTA L2477) between 4-11 November. QRV 160-10m, CW/SSB and possible RTTY, including an entry in the ARRL Sweepstakes Contest (7-8 November) as KP2M. QSL KP2M via QRZ.com. QSL's for others via their home call and LoTW. [NG3K]

04/11/2009:  VP9KF  BERMUDA -
Paul, W4/VP9KF will be active from Baileys Bay, Hamilton Parish, Bermuda (NA-005) as VP9KF from 4 to 18 November, 2009. QRV all HF bands, CW only. QSL direct only (QRZ.com). [W4/VP9KF]

04/11/2009:  XV4D  PHU QUOC ISLAND -
Manfred/DK1BT, Wolf/DL4WK, Andy/DL5CW, Sigi/DL7DF and Frank/DL7UFR plan to be active 4-17 November from Phu Quoc island (AS-128), Gulf of Thailand, Vietnam, using the callsign XV4D. They will be active with several stations on 160m through 10m on CW, SSB. One station will be exclusively dedicated to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. Their equipment consists of 3 transceivers (2 x K2, 1 x IC7000), 3 x kW linears , 2 x 18 m Lowband Vertical, a 2 elem vertical for 40, a 2 elem vertical for 30, 2 Spiderbeam for 20/17/15/12/10, some Beverage antennas as well as some laptop computers. Pilot for this DXpedition is Bernd, DF3CB. The QSL route is via DL7DF either direct to: Sigi Presch DL7DF, Wilhelmsmuehlenweg 123, D-12621 Berlin, Germany or via the German QSL bureau DARC to DL7DF. If you prefer a direct QSL please send a SASE and 1 IRC or 3 US$ for outside of Europe and 1 IRC or 2 US$ for mail within Europe. Further info, plus logsearch, will be available at: www.dl7df.com/xv/index.php [DL7DF]

05/11/2009:  UE1ASP, RZ1CWC / P  GOGLAND ISLAND -
Nick RV1AQ (UE1ASP), Alexey UA1CBW (RZ1CWC) and another will be active from 5-9 November on the route from Lomonosov - Vyborg - Gogland - Lomonosov. They will use the callsigns UE1ASP and RZ1CWC / P, during the movement / MM. Scheduled activations are: 5-6 November from the city of Vyborg (RDA LO-04), Vyborg Castle (RCA RC-019, WCA UA-004, COTA-RU C-104 and the Vyborg Castle Tower Lighthouse (ARLHS ERU-231, RLHA RLE-NEW ONE!). The team also plans to spend 2-3 days (6-9 November) on Gogland Island (EU-133, RRA RR-01-04, WFF RFF-025, WLOTA LH-0737). They will also activate the South Gogland Island Lighthouse (ARLHS ERU-213, RLHA RLE-NEW ONE!). QSL UE1ASP via RV1AQ and RZ1CWC via RN1CW, direct or by the bureau. [RN1CW]

06/11/2009:  9M6  PULAU LABUAN -
Steve/9M6DXX and John/9M6XRO will operate from Pulau Labuan (IOTA OC-133, WLOTA L 0456) from 6-8 November (and possibly for one or two hours from 0000 UTC on 9 November) as follows: 9M6DXX/P 10m - 80m on SSB only; 9M6XRO/P 10m - 160m on CW and RTTY. Stations will be using linear amplifiers to a multi-band vertical and a 160m inverted-L, both mounted very close to the ocean. They hope it will be possible to operate on 160m CW at the same time as SSB on the other bands. QSL both 9M6DXX/P and 9M6XRO/P via M0URX, either direct, via the bureau or LoTW. See www.m0urx.com/ for details. [F5NQL]

06/11/2009:  HBØ  LIECHTENSTEIN -
Kazik HB0/DL2SBY, Tomi HB0/HA4DX and Laci HB0/HA0HW will be active 6-13 November from Masessa, Liechtenstein. Their main focus to do as many QSOs as possible on 160, 80 and 40 metre bands. They We have 3 radios 2 with amplifiers. On 160 they will use an 18m Spiderpole inverted L, on 80 inverted Vee and loaded Gp, and on 40m a Gp on another Spiderple (12m). For the upper bands they have a Spider beam top on the 11m mast. QRV mainly using CW but some SSB is also expected. QSL via bureau to each appropriate operator. [HA0HW]

06/11/2009:  IC8  PROCIDA ISLAND -
Raul IC8ATA, Fred IC8/IK7JWX, Alex IC8/IW8EHK, Leo IC8/I8LWL and Titty IC8/IK8GQY will be active from the island of Procida (EU-031, IIA NA-002, MIA MI-080, WLOTA LH-1409, WW Loc. JN70BR) from 6-8 November. QRV all HF bands, plus 6 metres, using SSB, RTTY and PSK31. There is the possibility that they might also activate the island of Ischia (EU-031, IIA NA-001, MIA MI-042, WLOTA LH-0689, WW Loc. JN60XR) and the island of Vivara (EU-031, IIA NA-005, MIA MI-120, WW Loc. JN70AR). QSL via operators' instructions. [F5NQL]

06/11/2009:  TC1YLH  YESILKOY LIGHTHOUSE -
TC SWAT is proud to inform you about new 'TC' activitiy in collaboration with the Directorate General of Coastal Safety - Yesilkoy Lighthouse TC1YLH (ARLHS TUR-055) will be active from 6-23 November; mainly during the weekends. QRV on HF SSB and VHF-UHF FM. The operators will be (mainly) Urcun TA0U, Leonardo TA1FR, T. Aydin TA1HZ, Erhan TA2DJ, Serkan TA2JN and Bekir Kemal TA2RX. Yesilkoy Lighthouse is one of the distinctive historical landmarks of Istanbul. QSL via TA1HZ, direct or bureau. [TC SWAT]

06/11/2009:  YW5F  FARALLON CENTINELA ISLAND -
Members of the Grupo DX Caracas will be active from Farallon Centinela Island (SA-058, DIV-059, WLOTA L0012, Grid FK60) from 6-9th November, 2009 using the callsign YW5F. They will be active on 80-2m SSB, CW and FM. QSL via W4SO. [F5NQL]

06/11/2009:  ES1/OZ5IPA  ESTONIA -
Ben, OZ5AAH will again participate in the International Police Association Contest (6-7 November) from Tallinn, Estonia. QRV SSB and CW. QSLs are good for the Sherlock Holmes Award. QSL direct to home call (Ben Jakobsen, Gjethusparken 25, 3300 Fr.vaerk, Denmark). [F5NQL]

07/11/2009:  F4ELJ/P  WRAC'H ISLAND -
Didier, F4ELJ/p will activate Wrac'h Island (DIFM MA-091, WLOTA 0823) and lighthouse (DPLF PB 040, ARLHS FRA-065, WLH F-077) on 7-8 November. Expect activity on or near the usual island, IOTA and lighthouse frequencies 80-10m. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [F5OGG]

07/11/2009:  F5MCC/P  MOULIN CHAMVRES -
Claude F5MCC and Gilles F4FGJ will be active on 7 November from the Old Mill in the city of Chamvres (CP 89300, WW Loc. JN17QW), Department Yonne/89 and Province Burgundy (DPF 05). QRV 80 and 40m, other bands possible, CW and SSB, propagation permitting. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. SWL cards are welcome. [F5NQL]

07/11/2009:  F8DYD/P  CASTLE CHERVEES -
Patrick, F8DYD will be active on 7 November as homecall/p from the Castle of Cherves (DFCF 86-059, WW Loc. JN06AR) and the Mill Tol (DMF 86-027), commune of Cherves (CP 86170), canton [county] of Mirebeau (DDCF 86-15), Department Vienne/86 and Province Poitou-Charentes (DPF 19). QRV 80 and 40 metres, mainly SSB. QSL via home call, bureau preferred. [F8DYD]

07/11/2009:  FP/KV1J & FP/W8TOM  MIQUELON ISLAND -
Eric/KV1J and Tom/W8TOM will be operating as FP/homecall from Miquelon island (NA-032, DIFO FP-002, WLOTA L1417, WW Loc. GN17TC) from 7-15 November. They will be active 160-6 meters. QSL via home calls, direct or Bureau. Further information at: www.kv1j.com/fp/october09.html [NG3K]

07/11/2009:  GD  ISLE OF MAN -
Ronald PA3EWP (MD/PA3EWP) and Tom GM4FDM (GD4FDM) will be active from Isle of Man (IOTA EU-116, WLOTA LH 0449) from 7-9 November. QRV on all HF bands/modes. QSL MD/PA3EWP via PA7FM, direct or bureau. QSL GD4FDM via GM4FDM, direct or bureau. [AT International]

07/11/2009:  KB3NZJ  BURTON ISLAND -
KB3NZJ - Team Sea Spray, of the Delmarva Island Hoppers, will embark on a most righteous DX-pedition to the island of Burton (USi DE008, Not IOTA, Sussex County), Delaware, located across the vast waters of Indian River Bay on Saturday 7th November (rain date Sun. the 8th). The good ship Sea Spray will attempt to arrive around 09:00 AM Local, hopefully (if the clouds part and the RF Gods smile upon us) we will be operating on 20 metres around, 14.250 and 40 metres near, 7.250 by 10:00AM. The crew for this adventure will be: Jerry KB3NZJ, Joe W3TL and Jamie KB3QLK, who will be our QSL manager. [USi]

08/11/2009:  6W/EI6DX  SENEGAL -
Stan, EI6DX will operate from Somone, Senegal as 6W/EI6DX from 8-16 November, concentrating on the low bands and will work mainly CW. Stan will be QRV in JA DX contest as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m)/SSB entry. QSL via RX3RC, direct or bureau. Further info at: www.ei6dx.com/senegal [NG3K]

08/11/2009:  ZL4/DL2FAG  NEW ZEALAND -
Karl, DL2FAG will be active sporadically from the South island of New Zealand (OC-134, WLOTA L0342) as ZL4/DL2FAG from 8-18 November. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters, mainly on RTTY, PSK and SSB. QSL via DL2FAG, direct or Bureau. [OPDX Bulletin]

09/11/2009:  T88AA  PALAU ISLANDS -
Jun, JJ1BMB will be active from Palau Island, Micronesia, between 9-22 November as T88AA. QRV all bands/modes. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [DX_World]

10/11/2009:  T30  WEST KIRIBATI -
Dave N1EMC (T30KI) and Mike N1IW (T30IW) will be active from Abatao Islet, Tarawa Atoll, West Kiribati (OC-017) from 10-16 November. QRV 60-6m CW and SSB as conditions permit, using 100 watts. There will be no activity on 80m or 160m. QSL via N1EMC, direct only. Further information can be found at: dx.t30dx.net/ [NG3K]

11/11/2009:  5W, A3, E5  PACIFIC DXPEDITION -
Operators Andrea/IK1PMR, Claudia K2LEO/PA3LEO, Wil/PA0BWL Joe/AA4NN, Franz/OE2SNL, Gerhard/DJ5IW and Kenneth/OZ1IKY are planning an expedition to three semi-rare entities in the Pacific. First one week (11-18 November) from the Vaiala Beach Resort on the island of Upolu, Samoa (OC-097, WLOTA L-1944) as 5W0MR (requested call); then two weeks (19 November to 1 December) from the Otuhaka Beach Resort on the island of Tongatapu, Tonga (OC-049) as A31IW (DJ5IW), A31JC (DJ7JC), A31LEO (K2LEO/PA3LEO), A31MR (IK1PMR), A31NN (AA4NN), A31SN (OE2SNL) and A31WL (PA0BWL), including an entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as A31A; and then one week (6-13 December) on the island of Rarotonga, South Cook Islands (OC-013), minus OZ1IKY, as E51PMR (requested call). From 2-5 December they will be in Auckland, New Zealand (OC-036, WLOTA L-0069) for logistics, possible activation of some IOTA group. Also, from 14-17 December IK1PMR, PA3LEO and PA0BWL will be in Singapore (AS-019), with possible radio operations as 9V/homecalls. Focus will be on the lower bands, but activity is planned for 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. Equipment: 3 Elecraft K2/100 with DSP and 160m, 2x Tokyo Hi Power HL-1.1Kfx 600w solid state power amplifiers, 1x 300w spare amp. Antennas: 160m inverted-L + K9AY loop, 80m 1/4 wave vertical, 40m 1/4 wave vertical, 30m 1/2 wave vertical dipole or delta loop, 20m 1/2 wave vertical dipole, wires/wire beam for 20m-10m, 1kw tuners. Note that all of the above dates are approximate and subject to change. Further information and updates can be found at: www.pacificdxpedition.com/ [IK1PMR]

11/11/2009:  P29VCX  PAPUA NEW GUINEA -
Hans, SM6CVX plans to activate Hastings Island (OC-117) probably from 11-13 November. Then if possible 1 night from Normanby Island (OC-116), 13-14 November. Also 1 night from Loloata Island (OC-240), 15-16 November. The callsign will be P29VCX and QSL via SM6CVX. Look for more details and updates on the following Web page at: www.425dxn.org/dxped/p29_2009 [425 DX News]

11/11/2009:  PW6C  COROA VERMELHA -
Jim/PY7XC, Ciro/PY7ZY, Andre/PY0FF, Renner/PY7RP, Leo/PP1CZ and Mike/K9AJ will be active as PW6C from Coroa Vermelha (SA-062, the 8th most wanted IOTA group in South America) and lighthouse (ARLHS BRA-029) plus Coroa Da Barra Island from 11-18 November. They plan to run three stations 24/7 from two operating sites, and to operate CW and SSB on 80-10 metres. QSL via K9AJ (QRZ.com). Further information can be found on the expedition's website (www.pw6c.com/). [425 DX News]

12/11/2009:  OX/EA4NA & OX/EA7SB  GREENLAND -
Members of the Spanish 'DX4DX Team' will be active as OX/EA7SB and OX/EA4NA from the main island of Greenland (NA-018, WLOTA LH-0072) between 12-19 November. Activity will be on 160-10 metres using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. The group will be using FT-857s w/amps into vertical antennas. Operators mentioned are: Paco EA4NT (SSB/Digi), Emilio EA7AAW (CW), Ramon EA4NA (CW) and Salvador EA7SB (SSB/Digi). Pilot stations will be Jose/EA4DB and Txema/EA5BWR. QSL via EA4BT, direct or by the Bureau. This is the same group who was active as TK9Z and C57R. Visit the group Web page at: www.dx4dx.com/index1.html [OPDX Bulletin]

13/11/2009:  9G  GHANA DXPEDITION -
Operators Alfeo/I1HJT, Silvano/I2YSB, Carlo/IK1AOD, Vinicio/IK2CIO, Angelo/IK2CKR, Marcello/IK2DIA, Stefano/IK2HKT, and Donato/IZ2CHO will be active from Busua Beach, Ghana, from 13-27 November. They will also activate Abokwa Island (AF-084), with one station on 20 meter band only. The time of operation on the island will be planned day by day, pending the sea condition and weather forecast. Activity will be on all HF bands and modes, 80 through 10 meters. 9G5XX is the callsign that will be used from Abokwa Island. 9G5TT is the callsign that will be used from the mainland. QSL via I2YSB, direct only. Further information can be found at: www.i2ysb.com/ [NG3K]

13/11/2009:  D68F  COMOROS -
Sam, F6AML will be in Comoros (IOTA AF-007, WLOTA L3027) as D68F bewteen 13th to 23rd November. Activity will be on CW/SSB 160-10m. Sam will focus especially on Top Band and other LF bands. Suggested frequencies are: CW - 1828, 3520, 7020, 10115, 14020, 18071, 21020, 24951 and 28020 kHz; SSB - 3775, 7075, 14265, 18140, 21265, 24960 and 28480 kHz. He will use a FT857D + amplifier with an inverted L + K9AY for 160, 1/4 vertical for 80 to 30m and spiderbeam for 20 to 10m. All of his equipment (except the amplifier) will be donated for a future radio club. QSL via F6AML direct or via the bureau. [F6AJA]

14/11/2009:  VP8  FALKLAND ISLANDS -
Members of the Uruguay DX Group will be active from Port Stanley, East Falkland Island (SA-002, WLOTA L1479) from 14-21 November. They will use the callsign VP8BUH mainly on the low bands and WARC SSB. They will also use the callsign VP8BUG on the digital modes. Operators include Gus/CX2AM (CW), Gus/CX3CE (the lower bander), Bert/CX3AN (SSB & CW), Mario/CX4CR (SSB, CW & Digi) and Luis/CX4AAJ (Digi). And last added Horacio CX3BH with his young 91 years! Three stations Icom IC706 plus IC2KL; 24 hours round the clock with special attention on WARC and low bands. QSL via EB7AEY. More details on: www.qsl.net/vp8bug/ [F5NQL]

15/11/2009:  AT1ØBP & VU3BPZ  MAITRI BASE -
29th Indian Antarctic Expedition - Bhagwati Prasad Semwal, VU3BPZ will be in Antarctica with the 29th IAE. The crew has just finished the pre Antarctic training & medical checks. From 15.Nov.2009 the overwintering Team will start a long term operation (till March 2011). Bhagwati VU3BPZ will be on the air from Maitri Base (WAP IND-03, IOTA AN-016) using his personal call VU3BPZ and also a special call AT10BP on the way to be issued by Ministry of Communication & IT for the event. More info on WAP web site at www.waponline.it/ (Check: News & Information page). [I1HYW]

15/11/2009:  KC4USV  MCMURDO STATION -
Bill, K7MT, will once again be returning to McMurdo Station (WAP USA-22, AA K-09), located on the southern tip of Ross Island (IOTA AN-011), and be active as KC4USV between 15.Nov.2009 and 20.Feb.2010. Bill states that he will be on the HF bands on 14243 kHz, Sundays at 0000z. He will also be active on PSK-31 (on 14070 kHz) and CW (14043 kHz) if time permits. Bill has also mentioned that he will take an Arrow II antenna and his Kenwood TH-7 to work the Amateur Satellites into VK and ZL land. He also has plans to be on APRS VHF/HF with a Kam Plus, so you might just see him driving around on the Ross Ice Sea as K7MT-7 on APRS. QSL via K1IED. Visit his home page for some interesting pictures at: www.mt.net/~k7mt/ [OPDX Bulletin]

15/11/2009:  V88/SM3TLG  BRUNEI -
Hans, SM3TLG will be active from Brunei (OC-088, WLOTA LH-1628) as V88/SM3TLG from 15-19 November. QRV all HF bands. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [SM3TLG]

15/11/2009:  VP2V/DL7VOG  ANEGADA ISLAND -
Gerd, DL7VOG will be active from Anegada Island (NA-023) between 15 November and 2 December as VP2V/DL7VOG. QRV all HF bands, including 160m, mainly CW and RTTY. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. Email requests to qsl-at-dl7vog.de. [F5NQL]

15/11/2009:  VP5  PROVIDENCIALES -
Roger/W7VV, Ralph/VE7XF and others will operate from VP5JM's QTH on Providenciales (NA-002, WW Loc. FL31VS) from 15 November to 3 December, including a M? entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) probably using a special callsign (TBA). Outside the contest look for the group to be signing VP5/homecall on all bands/modes 160-6 meters. QSL via home calls.

16/11/2009:  3V8SS  TUNISIA -
Alex, GM0DHZ/AA8YH reports that he is returning to Tunisia on 16 November for 5 weeks. He plans to be active on CW on the weekends from 3V8SS. He also adds that he is willing to accept skeds from "QRP" operators/stations, either CW or SSB. They can contact him via his E-mail address listed on QRZ.com. However, Alex has reminded us that it's a holiday trip by his XYL. [OPDX Bulletin]

17/11/2009:  5R8IC  NOSY BORAHA -
Eric, F6ICX will be active as 5R8IC from Nosy Boraha [aka Sainte Marie] island (AF-090, WLOTA L0491) between 17 November and 15 December. Activity will be on 80-10 meters. QSL via his home callsign. [OPDX Bulletin]

18/11/2009:  5WØKH  SAMOA -
Karl, DL2FAG will be active from Apia, Upolu Island (OC-097, WLOTA L1944), Samoa, as 5W0KH between 18-30 November. Activity will be holiday style on 80-10 meters, mainly on RTTY, PSK and SSB. QSL via DL2FAG, direct or Bureau. [OPDX Bulletin]

18/11/2009:  VY2/W7ASF  PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND -
Mike, W7ASF will be active from Prince Edward Island (NA-029, CIsA PE-001, WLOTA 0523) as VY2/W7ASF from 18-24 November, including an entry in the ARRL Sweepstakes Phone Contest (21-23 November). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

19/11/2009:  FK/JA1NLX  OUVEA ISLAND -
Aki, JA1NLX and XYL will be QRV holiday style as FK/JA1NLX from Ouvea Island, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia (OC-033) between 19-24 November. Active on 80-10m CW/RTTY with 100w transceiver and vertical antenna. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. Further information can be found on Aki's web site at www.ne.jp/asahi/ja1nlx/ham/fk_2009.html [NG3K]

19/11/2009:  PY  CABRAS ISLAND -
Fred PY2XB and Alex PY2WAS will activate Cabras Island (SA-071, DIB SP-06) between 19-23 November. They will use PW2IO (PY2XB) and PW2TA (PY2WAS) calls. They will operate two separate stations running 300W and 100W respectively. The antennas will be a yagi for 15, 17 and 20m and a multiband ZEP. The team guarantees that at least one station will be on the air around the clock. Both stations will work CW and SSB. The main bands to be used are 15, 17, 20, 30 and 40 metres, on IOTA frequencies. Alternative frequencies may be used if necessary. The team will need to take life support to the island, including generator and batteries for energy. The landing on the island is difficult and the operation may be postponed in case of bad sea. News will be forwarded thru Luke, PT7WA. Additional information will be available at QRZ.com. QSL routes: PW2IO via PT7WA and PW2TA via PY2WAS [F5NQL]

19/11/2009:  VY1RST  YUKON TERRITORY -
Operators John/KL7JR, Claire/WL7MY and KL7BO will be active as VY1RST during and after the ARRL November Sweepstakes Phone Contest (21-23 November) from Buckshot Betty's Cabins, Beaver Creek, Yukon, between 19-23 November. Emphasis will be on 160/80 meters SSB (using a 160m Inverted L) with a 2nd station on for 20-10 meters (vertical) SSB and PSK-31. QSL Manager is KL7JR. E-mail skeds are welcome at: John.ReisenauerJr(at)alyeska-pipeline.com [OPDX Bulletin]

20/11/2009:  EA8  TENERIFE ISLAND -
Jean, ON5JV and Georgette, ON6AK will be active as EA8/homecall from Tijoco Bajo, Tenerife Island (AF-004, DIE S-012, WLOTA L1276) between 20.Nov.2009 and 10.Feb.2010. Activity will be on 40-10 meters during evening hours. They plan to use 100W into a 14AVQ vertical. QSL via their home callsigns, bureau is preferred. [UBA HF News]

20/11/2009:  YS  EL SALVADOR -
Operators Gregor/DF7OGO, Tom/K3WT, Ron/N0AT, Vlad/N0STL, and Bill/W0OR will be active from El Salvador between 20 November and 1 December, including a Multi-Single entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as YS4U. Outside the contest they will probably be signing YS/homecall. QSL YS4U via N0AT. QSL others via their home calls, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

21/11/2009:  VK9XX & VK9XW  CHRISTMAS ISLAND -
Operators Harry/DM5TI, Rene/DL2JRM, Tom/DL2RMC and Sid/DM2AYO will be active from Christmas island (OC-002) between 21 November and 5 December. Plans are to have two similar station (K3, 600w+ amps) running 24/7 on all modes on 160-10m. They will focus on the low bands, mostly on CW. VK9XX will be used during the DXpedition with VK9XW active for the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November). QSL OK via the bureau or direct to DL1RTL. Full details at VK9XX website: www.dl2rmc.com/tom/VK9X2009/ [NG3K]

22/11/2009:  8P9SS  BARBADOS -
Brian, ND3F will be active from Barbados (NA-021, WLOTA L0999) as 8P9SS from 22 November to 02 December, including a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November). QSL direct to his home call. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW. [NG3K]

23/11/2009:  3V3S  TUNISIA -
Andy/DJ7IK, Jan/DJ8NK, Guenter/DJ9CB, Andreas/DL9USA and Lars/DF1LON will be active from Tunisia between 23 November and 2 December using the special call 3V3S. They will be QRV in all modes from the QTH of 3V8SS in Sousse, where they will build antennas and also participate in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via DL9USA. Web: http://3v3s.tk/ (still under construction). [DX World of Ham Radio]

23/11/2009:  A25NW  BOTSWANA -
Mike, K9NW will be in Botswana between 23 November and 1 December using the callsign A25NW. Expect activity during CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November). QSL via home call (QRZ.com). [DX World of Ham Radio]

23/11/2009:  VP5  PROVIDENCIALES -
Dave/W5CW, Pam/N5KW, Connie/K5CM will operate from VP5JM's QTH on Providenciales (NA-002, WW Loc. FL31VS) from 23 November to 7 December, including a M? entry, along with Roger/W7VV and Ralph/VE7XF, in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) probably using a special callsign (TBA). Outside the contest look for the group to be signing VP5/homecall on all bands/modes 160-6 meters. QSL via home calls.

24/11/2009:  CT9/H.C.'s & CR3L  MADEIRA -
Rhein Ruhr DX Association members Uli DJ2YA, Walter DJ6QT, Arno DL1CW, Ulf DL5AXX and George SV1RP will be active as CT9/homecall from Santana, Ilha da Madeira (AF-014, DIP MA-001, WLOTA LH-0053) from 24th November to 3rd December, including a Multi-2 entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as CR3L. Outside the contest, look for activity on all bands/modes. QSL via home calls. QSL CR3L via DJ6QT, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

24/11/2009:  PJ4  BONAIRE -
John, K4BAI and Don, W4OC will be active from the island of Bonaire (SA-006, WLOTA L1279) between 24 November and 1 December as PJ4/home call. The will also participate in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as PJ4A. QSL all calls via K4BAI, direct or bureau. [QRZ.com]

24/11/2009:  V31PT  BELIZE -
Peter, K8PT will be active as V31PT from Ambergris Cay (NA-073), Belize, between 24 November and 6 December. Activity usually is 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and some PSK-31.QSL via home call. [AT International]

25/11/2009:  9J3A  ZAMBIA -
Niko, S53A will be active from Hippo Lodge, Kafue National Park (WFFA reference 9JFF-003), Zambia, as 9J3A from 25-30 November, including an entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November). QRV using low power on all bands. Antennas include 80m vertical, 40m 2el wire delta loop and 20-10m spider beam. QSL via S57S, direct only. [NG3K]

25/11/2009:  FM/JE1JKL/P & TO5T  MARTINIQUE -
Saty, JE1JKL will be active as FM/JE1JKL/p from FM5BH's QTH in Ducos, island of Martinique (NA-107, DIFO FM-001, WLOTA L1041) between 25-27 November. Activity will also include the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November), signing as TO5T, and as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via JE1JKL. [OPDX Bulletin]

25/11/2009:  IG9/IK1QBT & IG9X  LAMPEDUSA ISLAND -
Tony, IK1QBT will be active from African Italy; Lampedusa Island (AF-019, IIA AG-001, MIA MI-126, WLOTA L2312) prior to the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) IG9/IK1QBT. During the contest he will use the callsign IG9X. QSL both calls via IK1QBT, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

25/11/2009:  T88CI  PALAU -
T88CI (HA5AO), Pista will be back once again to the Island of Koror (OC-009), Republic of Palau. He will be active between 25 November and 10 December 2009. During this holiday style operation he will be working on the HF bands, throughout 80-10 meters, might be also on 160 m, mainly on CW, however SSB and RRTY activity is also possible. He will also attend to the CQ WW CW contest, in the single operator, all band, high power category. QSL via HA5AO direct, bureau and LoTW. Logsearch will be available on his website: ha5ao.novolab.hu/ [HA0HW]

25/11/2009:  VP9/KE0UI & VP9I  BERMUDA -
Bob, KE0UI will be active as VP9/homecall from Hamilton Parish, Bermuda (NA-005, WLOTA L0201) from around 25 November and 1 December, including a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power/Assisted entry in the the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) using the callsign VP9I. QSL VP9I via N1HRA. QSL VP9/KE0UI via home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

26/11/2009:  MJØAWR & GJ2A  JERSEY -
Rich, K2WR will be active from St. Brelade, isle of Jersey (EU-013, WLOTA L0818) as MJ0AWR before the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November). During the contest he will use the callsign GJ2A, as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL GJ2A via K2WR or GJ3DVC. QSL MJ0AWR via K2WR. [NG3K]

26/11/2009:  V26K  ANTIGUA -
Look for Bud, AA3B to be QRV 26 November to 1 December from Gunthorpes, island of Antigua (NA-100 WLOTA L1118) as V26K. Activity will be on all HF bands, CW only, including the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

26/11/2009:  YN2GY  NICARAGUA -
Eric, K9GY will be active 26-29 November as YN2GY from Grenada, Nicaragua, including a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November). Outside the contest he will be QRV on the WARC bands. QSL via home call, direct or via LoTW. [NG3K]

27/11/2009:  5B/G4IRN  CYPRUS -
John, G4IRN will be active from the island of Cyprus (AS-004, MIA MCI-002, WLOTA LH-0051) as 5B/G4IRN from 27-30th November, including a Single-Op/Single-Band entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29th November). QSL direct to home call. [NG3K]

27/11/2009:  JK2VOC/BA4TB  CHINA -
Yoshi, JK2VOC will be active from Wuxi, China, as JK2VOC/BA4TB from 27-30 November, including a Single-Op/All-Band entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November). QSL via JK2VOC. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  4D1N  PHILIPPINES -
Alex, DV1UBY will be active as 4D1N from Quezon City, Luzon Island (OC-042, WLOTA L0081), during the CWWW DX CW Contest. Likely a Single-Op/All-Band entry. He will be also looking for DX contacts on 15, 20 and 40m with 10 watts until the end of the year. QSL 4D1N via DV1UBY, bureau or direct. [425 DX News]

28/11/2009:  4U1ITU  ITU GENEVA -
A team of operators will activate the ITU Radioamateur Club Station, 4U1ITU during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Multi-Single entry from Zone 14. The activity may possibly including 160m. QSL via QRZ.com. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  5B/HA5PP  CYPRUS -
Look for Zoli, HA5PP to be active from Cyprus (AS-004, Mia MCI-002, WLOTA L0051) as 5B/HA5PP for the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/Single-Band entry. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  5R8ZO  MADAGASCAR -
Marco, N5ZO will be QRV as 5R8ZO from Madagascar (IOTA AF-013, WLOTA L2455) during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via OH0XX, either via OH bureau or his Panama address. [AT International]

28/11/2009:  9L5A  SIERRA LEONE -
The VooDoo Contest Group will be active from Sierra Leone during CQWW CW Contest, signing 9L5A. This year the operators are Ned AA7A, Nick G3RWF, Fred G4BWP, Bud N7CW, Gary ZL2IFB. They will enter the Multi-2 or Multi-Multi category. QRV in the contest will be on all six contest bands (CW only). Peri-contest there may also be some activity on WARC bands. The main call-sign is 9L5A, QSL via G3SXW (see qrz.com). G3RWF may also activate his 9L1NH call, AA7A his 9L7NS call, QSL via home calls. There will be no daily logs but LoTW upload will be soon after returning home. No cash donations are requested for this project, just the usual USD/IRC for direct cards. [G3SXW]

28/11/2009:  9M6/KMØO  EAST MALAYSIA -
Look for Tony, KM0O to be active from East Malaysia as 9M6/KM0O during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op entry. QSL route TBA. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  AN8R  CANARY ISLANDS -
Luis/EA8AY, Jeronimo/EA8NC and Jose/EA8CCD will be active as AN8R during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Multi-? entry, from Santa Cruz, Tenerife Island (AF-004, DIE S-012, WLOTA L1276). QSL via EA8AY. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  B7P  P.R. CHINA -
Operators BA7NQ, BA7JC, BA7JS, BA7IN, BD7IXG, BA7IA and OH7WV will be active as B7P during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Multi-Single or Multi-Multi entry, from Foshan, Guangdong, P.R. China (WW Loc. OL63NA). QSL via BD7IXG. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  C4I  CYPRUS -
Operators Andy LZ2HM, Ken G0ORH and possibly others will be from Cyprus (AS-004, MIA MCI-002, WLOTA LH-0051) active as C4I during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November). QSL via LZ2HM, direct CBA. [OPDX Bulletin]

28/11/2009:  CR2X  AZORES -
Toni, OH2UA will be active using the callsign CR2X as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) from Ribeira Grande, Ilha de Saõ Miguel (EU-003, DIP AZ-002, WLOTA L2016). QSL via OH2BH, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  CR3E  MADEIRA ISLANDS -
Jose, CT1BOH, will be using the special callsign CR3E during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry, from Santo da Serra, Ilha da Madeira (AF-014, DIP MA-001, WLOTA LH-0053). All QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW or QSL via W3HNK. [OPDX Bulletin]

28/11/2009:  E21IZC  THAILAND -
Tony, E21IZC plans to be QRV from Samutsakhon Province, South-West Bangkok, Thailand for the CQWW DX CW Contest as a Single-Op/Single-Band 20m/Low-Power entry. QSL direct (QRZ.com). [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  EA8CMX  CANARY ISLANDS -
Mauri, OH2BYS will be active as EA8CMX from Galdar, Isla de Gran Canaria (AF-004, DIE S-005, WLOTA LH-0969), in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 28-29th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (?) entry. QSL direct to OH2BYS. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  EA8URL  CANARY ISLANDS -
Operators Hans-Juergen/DB7QJ, Tobias/DH1TW, Heijo/DJ1OJ, Simon/DJ4MZ, Hajo/DJ9MH, Stefan/DJ9NMH, Manfred/DK2OY, Matthias/DK4YJ, Ulf/DK5TX, Christoph/DK9TN, Renate/DL2MY, Ron/DL3BPC, Holger/DL5KUT and Bernhard/DL6RAI will be active from the URE Las Palmas section radio club station EA8URL, located in Las Palmas, Isla de Gran Canaria (AF-004, DIE S-005, WLOTA LH-0969) during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 28-29th) as a Multi-Multi entry. QSL via EA8URL (QRZ.com). [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  EE2W  SPAIN -
Members of the Ondarroa Group will be active as EE2W during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Multi-Multy entry from Ondarroa (WW Loc. IN83SH, DME 48073), province of Biscay, Spain. QSL via EB2BXL. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  EF8M  CANARY ISLANDS -
Look for Val, RD3AF to be active from Las Palmas, Isla de Gran Canaria (AF-004, DIE S-005, WLOTA LH-0969) as EF8M during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL direct to UA3DX. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  GU4YOX  GUERNSEY -
Bob, GU4YOX will be active in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) from the island of Guernsey (EU-114, WLOTA LH-0013) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m)/Low-Power entry. QSL direct or via LoTW. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  HC8N  GALAPAGOS -
A group of the contesters from Quito Radio Club will be active in CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) from Isla de San Cristobal (WLOTA L0094), Galapagos Islands (SA-004) as HC8N. They will be in the Multi-Multi category. Some of the operators are: Dave N3RD (40m), Bob W6RGG (20m), Dennis K2SX (10m) and possibly others. QSL via W5UE. [F5NQL]

28/11/2009:  HI3TEJ  DOMINICAN REPUBLIC -
Look for Ted, HI3TEJ to be active in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (IOTA NA-096, WLOTA LH-2974). QSL via ON4IQ, direct only. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  IG9U  LAMPEDUSA ISLAND -
Claudio, I1NVU will be active from Lampedusa Island (AF-019, IIA AG-001, MIA MI-126, WLOTA L2312) as IG9U during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (80m) entry. QSL via I1NVU, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  IG9W  LAMPEDUSA ISLAND -
Look for Emilio, IZ1GAR to be QRV as IG9W from African Italy; Lampedusa Island (AF-019, IIA AG-001, MIA MI-126, WLOTA L2312) during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November). QSL via IZ1GAR, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  IR9X  SICILY ISLAND -
Angelo, IW9HLM will be active as IR9X from S. Agata Li Battiati Catania, Sicily Island (EU-025, IIA SC-001, MIA MI-107, WLOTA L1362, WW Loc. JM77MN) during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op entry. QSL direct to IW9HLM, or LoTW. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  JU1DX  MONGOLIA -
The JTDXA Contest Team will be QRV from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as JU1DX in the CQWW DX CW Contest as a Multi-2 entry. Operators include JT1BV (Team Leader), JT1BL, JT1BZ, JT1CH, JT1BS, JT1DR and JT1CZ. QSL via QRZ.com. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  KH6ZN  HAWAII -
Jim, N6TJ will be active as KH6ZN from the island of Oahu (USi HI008S, WLOTA LH-1227), Hawaii (OC-019), Honolulu County, in the CQWW DX CW Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via the info at QRZ.com under KH6ZN. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  MD4K  ISLE OF MAN -
Martin, G4XUM will be QRV from the isle of Man (EU-116, WLOTA LH-0449) for the CQWW DX CW Contest as a Single-Op/Single-Band (15m) entry. QSL via G3NKC, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  MD4K  ISLE OF MAN -
Look for Dave, G3NKC to be active from the isle of Man (EU-116, WLOTA LH-0449) during the CQWW DX CW Contest as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m) entry. QSL via G3NKC, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  OHØZ  ALAND ISLAND -
Tomi, OH6EI will be signing OH0Z from Aland Island (EU-002, WLOTA LH-1373) in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via W0MM. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  OQ3R  BELGIUM -
Mar, ON4RU, will be using his contest callsign OQ3R from Ciney, Belgium, in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via ON4RU (QRZ.com). [OPDX Bulletin]

28/11/2009:  PJ4/KU8E  BONAIRE -
Jeff, KU8E will be active from the island of Bonaire (IOTA SA-006, WLOTA L1279) as PJ4/KU8E for the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/Low Power entry. No entry category was given. QSL via K4BAI, direct or bureau. [AT International]

28/11/2009:  TF3CW  ICELAND -
Look for Siggi, TF3CW to be QRV from Seltjarnarnes, Iceland (EU-021, WLOTA L2975), during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (40m) entry. QSL via LX1NO (QRZ.com). [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  TK/IZ8GCB  CORSICA -
Gaetano, IZ8GCB will be active from the island of Corsica (EU-014, DIFM TK-001, MIA MCO-001, WLOTA L1390) in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op entry. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  V47NT  ST. KITTS & NEVIS -
Andy, N2NT will be active from the island of St. Kitts (NA-104) as V47NT during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL direct to W2RQ. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  VC2Z  CANADA -
Noel VE2BR will sign VC2Z from Mercier, Quebec, in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op entry. QSL via home call. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  VC3O  CANADA -
Look for Ron VE3AT to be using the special callsign VC3O during the the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November), probably as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via VE3AT. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  VK6AA  AUSTRALIA -
Bernd/VK2IA and Kevin/VK6LW will be active from the VK6ANC Northern Corridor Radio Group (NCRG) club station, located in Whiteman Park, Western Australia (OC-001, WLOTA L1520), using the callsign VK6AA during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via DL8YR, direct or bureau. Visit the VK6ANC club station at: www.ncrg.org.au/ [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  VK8NSB  AUSTRALIA -
Stuie, VK8NSB will be active from Darwin, NT, Australia (OC-001, WLOTA L1520) in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via VK6NE, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  XW1B  LAOS -
Bruce, XW1B will be active from Vientiane, Laos, for the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via E21EIC, bureau preferred. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  YM3A  ASIATIC TURKEY -
Look for Nick, LZ1NK to be active as YM3A from Yenisakran, near Aliaga, Asiatic Turkey, for the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (40m) entry. Expect some activity prior to the contest using the callsign TA3/LZ1NK. QSL via home call, bureau or direct. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  ZB2X  GIBRALTAR -
Jorma, OH2KI, will be active as ZB2X during the CQ World Wide DX CW Contest (28-29 November) possibly as a Single-Op/Single-Band or Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via OH2KI. [OPDX Bulletin]

28/11/2009:  ZF2AM  CAYMAN ISLANDS -
John, K6AM will be active from Grand Cayman Island (NA-016, WLOTA LH-1042) as ZF2AM during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  ZPØR  PARAGUAY -
Mike, NT6X will be active from Ascuncion, Paraguay, as ZP0R in the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. Prior to the contest he will use the callsign ZP6/NT6X. QSL ZP0R via ZP5AZL, direct only. QSL ZP6/NT6X via home call. [NG3K]

28/11/2009:  ZS4TX  SOUTH AFRICA -
Bernie, ZS4TX will be active from Danhof, Republic of South Africa, during the CQWW DX CW Contest (28-29 November) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via LotW. [NG3K]

02/12/2009:  K2V  ST. CROIX, USVI -
St. Croix Island Christmas Festival - Sharon, K7WZB and Garry, K9WZB will be operating as K2V from the island of St. Croix (USi VI002S, WLOTA LH-2477, Grid FK77), U.S. Virgin Islands (NA-106) from 2-14 December. QRV all bands 160-6 metres. They will be monitoring 6 metres most of the time for opening to US and Europe. Operating SSB, RTTY, CW and PSK-31 all bands. QSL via K9WZB, direct only (No Bureau!). Further info at QRZ.com under the callsign K2V. [NG3K]

03/12/2009:  XU7UFT  CAMBODIA -
Operatprs Norbert/F6AXX and Alain/F6HBR will be active as XU7UFT from Sihanoukville [aka Kampong Som], Cambodia, between 3-8 December. Activity will be CW only on: 3520 7020 10115 14020 18071 21020 24891 and 28020 kHz, propagation permitting. QSL via F6AXX, by the Bureau or direct (w/SAE and return postage). Look for direct QSLs to be answered after 15.Jan.2010. [OPDX Bulletin]

04/12/2009:  W3HQ/VP2V  BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS -
Curt, W3HQ will be active as W3HQ/VP2V from Virgin Gorda (NA-023, WLOTA L0347), British Virgin Islands from 4-16 December. Operation will be CW only. Bands will be mainly 160 and 10 meters on weekends, and WARC during the week. QRP 2-way skeds welcome. QSL via home call. [NG3K]

04/12/2009:  VP9/AA1AC  BERMUDA -
Mark, AA1AC will be active from Bermuda (NA-005, WLOTA LH-0201) 6-12 December as VP9/AA1AC, on all HF bands. QSL via home call. [F5NQL]

16/12/2009:  R1ANP  PROGRESS STATION -
Mike, RW1AI leaves St. Petersburg on November 1st aboard the Oceanographic research ship Akademik Fedorov. By approx 16 December, Mike will arrive at 'Progress' station (AA U-03, WAP RUS-11, IOTA AN-016). He plans to be active all of 2010 as R1ANP. [F5NQL]

28/12/2009:  VK6YS  MADAGASCAR -
Sam, G4OHX will be active as 5R8HX from Madagascar (IOTA AF-013 and WLOTA LH-2455) between 28 December and 3 January. Activity will be mainly CW. He will also be active from South Africa as ZS5/G4OHX between 4-17 January. QSL via his home callsign direct only. [OPDX Bulletin]

29/12/2009:  VK6YS  ROBERTSON ISLAND -
Wally/VK6YS and Nigel/VK6NI plan to activate Robertson Island, in the Pelsaert group (OC-211, WW Loc. OG71AC) as VK6YS between 29.Dec.2009 and 4.Jan.2010. They are looking for up to two operators to join them. Please contact Wally at vk6ys@iinet.net.au if you are interested, for more information. Further information closer to the expediton date. Web site at: www.westozdx.net/ [rsgbiota.org]

30/12/2009:  VY1/N6QEK  YUKON TERRITORY -
Steve N6QEK will be active from Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, as VY1/N6QEK between 30 December, 2009 and 04 January, 2010. QRV 80-10m (including WARC bands and he might try 160m if he can load into the antenna), using RTTY, PSK31 and SSB. His main goal is to activate the Yukon Territory for the ARRL RTTY Roundup Contest (2-3 January). QSL direct to home call. Steve will also be using Global QSL. Further info can be found on his web site at: www.n6qek.com/ [NG3K]

05/01/2010:  P4ØC  ARUBA -
Marty, W2CG, will once again vacation and operate in Aruba (SA-036, WLOTA L0033, Grid FK52) between 5-26.Jan.2010. Look for him to use a special callsign, either P40C or P40CG (awaiting approval). Activity will be primarily CW/RTTY on 80-6 meters, usually between 1200-1400z and 2000-2400z, other times as schedule permits. QSL OK via W2CG, bureau or direct (LotW perferred). [OPDX Bulletin]

08/01/2010:  CEØ/YV5IAL  EASTER ISLAND -
Roberto, YV5IAL will be active as CE0/YV5IAL from Easter Island [aka Isla de Pascua](IOTA SA-001, DICE ICE-001, WLOTA LH-0319) from 8-11 January. This will be a QRP, portable, holiday style operation. Activity will be on PSK31 digital mode on 14070.15 kHz from 2200-0100 UTC, and occasionally on 40/30/15 metres. QSL via home call. [NG3K]

10/01/2010:  XR9JA  GREENWICH ISLAND -
Luis XQ5CIE, Carlos CE6UFF, Didier F6DXE and Dago CE5COX will be active from Arturo Prat, Greenwich Island (IOTA AN-010, WW Loc. GC07FQ), South Shetland Islands, 10-25 January as XR9JA. They will be active on 160-6m SSB, CW, PSK31, and Satellite AO-51. QSL via CE5JA (Radio Club de Concepcion, P.O. Box 2545, Concepcion, Chile). All QSLs received direct please include recent SASE or 2 USD $; QSL received via bureau will be returning by the same way. All QSL will be 100% guaranteed. Further information can be found at: www.ce5ja.cl/ [F5NQL]

15/01/2010:  NA5RC  RARE GRID + CONTEST -
Joey, W5BAK will be heading to Big Bend National Park, Texas, and grid reference DL88 for the ARRL January VHF Sweepstakes (16-18 January). He will be QRV January 15-20th using the callsign NA5RC, which belongs to the Baytown Red Cross Amatuer Radio Communications Club. He will be rover from several of the other area grids too but DL88 is the goal. QSL via W5BAK. [NG3K]

21/01/2010:  YJØ  VANUATU -
Nick/9A6DX (YJ0DX), Hrle/9A6XX (YJ0XX) and Marko/9A8MM (YJ0MM) will be active from Efate Island (OC-035), Vanuatu, between 21-28 January. QRV on 160-10m using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL manager for the expedition is 9A8MM. Full information is available on the Vanuatu 2010 website: vanuatu.rkp.hr/ [dx-hamspirit.com]

27/01/2010:  6W & J5  SENEGAL & GUINEA BISSAU -
Laci, HA0NAR will be in west Africa end of January to end of February, 2010 visiting Senegal and Guinea Bissau. Dates QRV from each country are as follows: Senegal as 6W/HA0NAR from 27 January to 10 February; Guinea Bissau as J5NAR from 11-21 February. Laci will be activating IOTA groups AF-078 and AF-093 when there. More details to follow. [DX World]

10/02/2010:  5ZØH  LAMU & WASINI ISLANDS -
Operators Enrico/5Z4ES, Francesco/IK8TEO, Antonio/IK8UHA and Antonio/IK8VRH will be active as 5Z0H from Lamu Island (AF-040) and Wasini Island (AF-067) on 10-20 February, 2010. Operation dates are tentative. They plan to have 2 stations active on 160-10m CW/SSB/RTTY. Pilot station will be IK8OZZ. QSL via LoTW, by the Bureau or direct to IK8VRH: P.O. Box 173, I-80016 Marano (NA), Italy. For more information, visit their web page at: 5z4h.sitonline.it/ [NG3K]

17/02/2010:  V31RR  BELIZE -
Wil, AA4NC, will be active from Belize as V31RR from 17-23 February. Activity will be on the HF bands including 30/17/12m using CW, SSB and RTTY. His activity will also include the ARRL DX CW Contest (20-21 February) as a Single-Op entry. QSL via his home callsign, direct or LoTW. [OPDX Bulletin]

20/02/2010:  VK9X/G6AY  CHRISTMAS ISLAND -
Phil, G3SWH and Jim, G3RTE will be active from Christmas Island (IOTA OC-002) between 20th and 27th February 2010. Both Phil and Jim will use the callsign VK9X/G6AY with activity CW only all bands 80-10 meters. No 160m activity planned. Propagation permitting, they plan to have two stations on air for as many hours every day as possible. QSL via G3SWH, direct or bureau or e-mail QSL request. Further information can be found at: www.g3swh.org.uk/christmas-island.html [G3SWH]

20/02/2010:  ZF2AM  CAYMAN ISLANDS -
Look for John, K6AM to be QRV as ZF2AM from Grand Cayman Island (NA-016, WLOTA LH-1042) in the ARRL DX CW Contest (20-21 February). He plans a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

01/03/2010:  XRØZN  JUAN FERNANDEZ ISLANDS -
The XR0ZN DXpedition to the Juan Fernandez Archipelago (SA-005) is now scheduled to take place between March and April, 2010. Operators mentioned are Marco/CE6TBN, Rag/LA6FJA, Yuri/RA0FU, RA0FU's brother and RA0FBZ. Activity is planned for 160-10m CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL is via LA6FJA, direct or bureau. Further information and updates at: www.la6fja.eu/dx/XR0ZN/

02/03/2010:  J68JA  ST. LUCIA -
Look for John, W5JON to be active as J68JA from Marigot Bay, island of St. Lucia (IOTA NA-108, WLOTA L1336) on 2-11 March, 2010. QRV 160-6 meters (also 60m), including a Single-Op entry in the ARRL DX SSB Contest (6-7 March). His equipment will consisst of an ICOM IC-7000, KL-400 Amp (350 watts); Antennas: Alpha Delta DX-LB and DX-EE Dipoles, and 3 Element yagi on 6m. As in the past, XYL Cathy (W5HAM) will be very busy pool side. QSL via home call. [rsgbiota.org]

05/03/2010:  FS/KT8X  ST. MARTIN -
Dennis, KT8X will once again be active from St. Martin (IOTA NA-105, DIFO FS-001, WLOTA L0383) as FS/KT8X from 5-12 March. This will be a holiday style operation with an emphasis on the 30/17/12 meter bands using CW, SSB and RTTY. However, he does plan to enter the ARRL DX SSB Contest (6-7 March) as a Single-Op entry. QSL route will be the Logbook of The World (LoTW). [OPDX Bulletin]

05/03/2010:  TI5N  COSTA RICA -
Operators Brian K9QQ, Mike KA4RRU, Dan W0CN, Dennis W4DC and Kyle WA4PGM will be active from Costa Rica as TI5N during the ARRL DX SSB Contest (6-7 March) as a Multi-? entry. QSL via W3HNK, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

25/03/2010:  VY1/N6QEK  YUKON TERRITORY -
Steve, N6QEK, is making plans a little early for the 2010 RTTY Roundup. He is all set to operate during the 2010 running of the RTTY Roundup (2-3 January) from Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. His callsign will be VY1/N6QEK. The dates of operation will be during the contest and a day or so before and after. His antenna will be a DX Engineering DXE-MBVE-1 multi-band 160-10 meter vertical. QSL via his home callsign, direct (with SASE) or by the bureau. He has a Web site up and running for this operation at: www.n6qek.com/ [OPDX Bulletin]

25/03/2010:  JD1  CHICHI-JIMA -
Kirk/JF3MYU, Ted/K8AQM, Brian/KG8CO and Paul/NF8J (possible others joining) will be operating from Chichi-jima (AS-031, JIIA AS-031-003, WLOTA LH-2269) from 25 March through 5 April. Activity will be 160m-10m CW, SSB and RTTY. More on the QSL info and calls as they are issued. [NG3K]

28/03/2010:  JD1BNN  CHICHI-JIMA -
Kirk, JF3MYU will be active from Chichi-jima (AS-031, JIIA AS-031-003, WLOTA LH-2269) using the callsign JD1BNN from 28-31 March. Focus will be on the WARC bands. QSL is OK via JARL bureau or direct to CBA. (PSE do not write his JA call (JF3MYU) to avoid unexpected confusion at the bureau). [NG3K]

10/04/2010:  3W6C  CON CO ISLAND -
A group of operators will be active as 3W6C from Con Co Island (AS-185), Vietnam, between 10-18 April. Operators mentioned as of today: Team Leader Hans-Peter/HB9BXE, Jan/DJ8NK, Hansruedi/HB9BHW, Rene/HB9BQI, Christine/HB9BQW, Hansjurg/HB9DKZ, Paul/HB9DST/AA1MI, Friedhelm/HB9JBI, Matthias/HB9JCI, Peter/HB9PJT, Rolf/HB9TVR, Casimir/HB9WBU, Eddy/XV1X and Michal/XV9DX. The team is looking for sponsors. Complete details are available at: www.3w6c.qrv.ch/

19/05/2010:  TO2FH  MIQUELON ISLAND -
A team of Brazilian operators will be active from the island of Miquelon (NA-032, DIFO FP-002, WLOTA L1417, WW Loc. GN17TC) as TO2FH between 19-23 May. Operators mentioned so far are: Fabio/PY2AAZ, Anderson/PY2TNT, Fred/PY2XB and Alex/PY2WAS. More details are forthcoming. [OPDX Bulletin]

29/05/2010:  W4K  PEANUT ISLAND -
Members of the JTRG will once again be active as W4K from Peanut Island (USi FL479S, Not IOTA, WW Loc. EL96XS, Palm Beach County), Florida, on 29 and 30 May. Operating from within the cold-war bomb shelter built for President John F. Kennedy on Peanut Island, this will be THE DXpedition event for the Palm Beaches and likely South Florida! Buried underground and encased by lead, concrete and rebar, the DX operating stations will be positioned inside the bunker. However, much like the communications prior to the threat of a nuclear attack, we'll be reaching out to the world as W4K! QRV all bands, including 6m (50.210 SSB/CW) and 2m (144.210MHz). QSL direct to W4JUP. Further info can be found at: jtrg.org/DXpedition.shtml

09/07/2010:  FP/H.C.'s  MIQUELON ISLAND -
Paul, FP/K9OT and Peg, FP/KB9LIE will be active 9-17 July (approximate) from the Motel de Miquelon (formerly Maxotel) on the island of Miquelon (NA-032, DIFO FP-002, WLOTA L1417, WW Loc. GN17TC). QRV 160-6 meter CW and SSB, using wire vertical antennas and 100 watts. Main bands will be 40, 30, 20, and 17. They also plan to participate in the IARU HF Championships (10-11 July). QSL via their home calls. One current IRC is fine, or one greenstamp or euro. Bureau cards are welcome. E-qsls will NOT be acknowledged. [N8OFS]

03/09/2010:  TO2FH  MAYOTTE -
A team of Brazilian operators will be active as TO2FH from Mayotte island (AF-027, DIFO FH-001, WLOTA L0376) between 3-15 September. Operators mentioned so far are: Fabio/PY2AAZ/AC2AC, Anderson/PY2TNT, Fred/PY2XB and Alex/PY2WAS. More details are forthcoming. [OPDX Bulletin]