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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 January 1, 2007 until December 31, 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 April 15, 2007 to December 31, 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:  EL2DX  LIBERIA -
Jim, K8SJP is working in the US embassy, Mamba Point, Monrovia, Liberia, until early 2009. He is using an IC-725 with 500 watt amp and inverted V's for 10-160m. Jim is working mainly in CW but also some RTTY and PSK31, SSB only in contests. He is listening for band openings on 160m daily around 2200 UTC and again from 0500 UTC. QSL cards should be sent via Bureau to K8SJP or direct (no IRCs, only 1 US$ or US stamps) to this address: James Alpine, 8800 Monrovia Place, Dulles, VA 20189-8800, USA. The QSLs will be forwarded to Liberia then. [DX Newsletter]

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]

19/05/2008:  TT9/CT1CPP  CHAD -
Antonio, CT1CPP is expected to be active starting around May 19th as TT9/CT1CPP from Chad. He should remain in that country with the United Nations for one year. QSL via home call, direct only.

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]

27/07/2008:  VR2/F4BKV  HONG KONG -
Vincent, F4BKV will be active from the Wan Chai district of Hong Kong (AS-006, WLOTA 1591) as VR2/homecall between July 27, 2008 and August 31, 2009. QRV mainly on PSK31 with some SSB on various HF bands. QSL via home call, direct or by the Bureau. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW. [F4BKV]

20/08/2008:  TN5SN  CONGO -
Nicolas, F8FQX will be in Brazzaville, The Congo, for 3-4 years starting on August 20th. 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]

01/11/2008:  VKØBP  DAVIS ANTARCTIC STATION -
Bob, VK2ABP/VK2MRP will be working at Davis Base (AA VK-03, WAP AUS-03, IOTA AN-016, WW Loc. MC81XK), Antarctica, starting around November 1, 2008 until November 1, 2009. Callsign will be VK0BP. This is a work assignment, so will operate as time and workload permits. QRV all bands, mainly SSB and PSK31, but plans other modes in the near future There is also possibility of activating other field huts in area when operating as VK0BP/P. QSL direct to VK2CA. Further information at: www.vk0bp.org/ [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 November 16, 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 LH-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 January 5th 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 (January 5th) 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 January 15th. 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), February 1st until November 30th. 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 (March 5, 2009 - March 1, 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 as of March 9, 2009. Length of stay is unknown. QSL via RZ3EC, direct (Eugene Shelkanovtcev, PO Box 70, Orel 302028, Russia) or Bureau. [ARRL DX News]

10/03/2009:  YJØAZQ  ANATOM ISLAND, VANUATU -
Ted, VK2EZQ will be active as YJ0AZQ from Anatom [aka Aneityum] island, Vanuatu (OC-035), between March 10th and September 1st. QRV on 80-10 meters, mainly SSB. QSL via home call (QRZ.com).

15/03/2009:  SV1CEI/8  KEA ISLAND -
Nick, SV1CEI will be active as SV1CEI/8 from Kea Island (EU-067, GIOTA SAS-036, MIA MG-053) March 15th to August 25th. He will operate holiday style on 40-10 meter SSB and CW, with activity form a couple of lighthouses being planned. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [425 DX News]

21/03/2009:  5N/KT3Q  NIGERIA -
Bodo, DL3OCH (KT3Q) will be working in Nigeria from March 21st until July 24th. He plans to operate EME (Grid JJ38) and on the HF bands (160 meters included) probably as 5N/KT3Q. The callsign for EME activities will be 5N0EME. The EME activities will be focused on 2m and 23cm. Hopefully he will also go and operate from IOTA group AF-076. QSL via DL3OCH (QRZ.com). [DL3OCH, HB9EHJ, KT3Q]

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

19/04/2009:  8Q7HN  MALDIVES -
Hiroshi, 7M2VPR, is now active as 8Q7HN. Length of his operation is unknown at this time. He was spotted Sunday (April 19th) on 15 meter SSB -- between 0530-0800z on 21235 kHz and 1300-1330z on 21244 kHz. QSL via 7M2VPR. [OPDX Bulletin]

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]

25/05/2009:  ZD8DC  ASCENSION ISLAND -
Dean, KJ4GNB, is now active from Ascension island (AF-003, WLOTA 1491) as ZD8DC. His length of stay was not known as this was being typed. Activity so far has been on 20 meters SSB. QSL ZD8DC via KJ4GNB. [OPDX Bulletin]

28/05/2009:  E51SC  SOUTH COOK ISLANDS -
Nigel, G4KIU is now active as E51SC from the island of Rarotonga (OC-013). He has moved to the South Cook Islands and is expected to be on 80-10 meters mainly on SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and with some CW. Direct QSLs are to be sent to: Nigel Peacock, P.O. Box 880, Rarotonga, Cook Islands (via New Zealand). Please send a SAE, plus 2 USDs or 2 new style IRCs. Any direct cards received without the above items will be returned via the Bureau. Bureau QSLs go to: E51SC via G4KIU/RSGB. **IMPORTANT** There is no QSL Bureau in the Cook Islands. Cards without G4KIU on them will NOT be received. Please DO NOT send direct cards to any G4KIU address in England - they will NOT arrive. All E51SC contacts will be loaded to LoTW about once a week. He does not use e.QSL at all. [ODPX Bulletin]

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 1080), 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. BOox 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]

12/06/2009:  VE1RSM/VY1  YUKON TERRITORY -
Bob, VE1RSM is QRV as homecall/VY1 from Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, until August 17. Activity is on all HF bands, particularly 40, 30 and 20 meters, using CW and SSB during his evenings and weekends. QSL via home call, Bureau preferred. [ARRL DX News]

13/06/2009:  N8UR  BEAVER ISLAND, MI -
Mike/W8RKO, Mark/WD8DPA, and John/N8UR are planning to operate portable from Beaver island (USi MI-032L, Charlevoix county, Grid locator EN75FN), Michigan, during the June VHF QSO Party (June 13-15th) as N8UR. They will be located at the south end of the island, with a straight shot down 280 miles of Lake Michigan to Chicago and thereabouts. Sunday morning could be particularly exciting if there is any ducting going on. They will be QRV on 6m-70cm, plus 1.296 and 10 GHz, using CW/SSB/FM. For 6 meters they be running 100 watts into a 3 element yagi at 60 feet above the water. [N8OFS]

15/06/2009:  KB7Q  6M Grid Dxpedition -
Gene, KB7Q and his wife are heading out from Bozeman, Montana, with our RV and activating grids in eastern Montana and western North Dakota while vacationing. We should have Internet some of the time, so he will update his site often (www.geneshea.com/). Gene will work as many as possible on any Es opening up from 50.125 MHz on SSB and 50.099 MHz on CW. FSK441 Ms operating for other times calling CQ on 50.260 Mhz and moving up or down as indicated i.e. CQ U5 CQ D7 etc. If he has Internet via his Verizon Aircard he will come up on the 'Ping Jockey' web site when active mornings. Equipment: 7 element Yagi, 3 element Yagi, Elecraft K3 w/pre-amp and 700 watt amp (hopefully). Modes: CW, SSB, FSK441, JT6M and JT65A. QSL via QTH.com address w/SASE please, log will be uploaded to LoTW. [N8OFS]

15/06/2009:  SV/K4KTG  THIRA ISLAND -
Operators Elizabeth/K4KTG, Michael/KC6ZUS and Jonathan/KI4UOU will be active as SV/K4KTG from Thira [aka Santorini] island (EU-067, GIOTA SAS-102, MIA MG-125, WLOTA 0658) from June 15-30th. QSL via K4KTG. [rsgbiota.org]

17/06/2009:  WW4GA/VO1  NEWFOUNDLAND -
George, WW4GA will be active from Newfoundland (NA-027, CIsA NF-001) as WW4GA/VO1 between June 17th and July 9th. Look for activity on all bands/modes. QSL direct only to WW4GA. [rsgbiota.org]

22/06/2009:  V6  MICRONESIA -
Yuki, JH1NBN will be active from the following islands of Micronesia (WW Loc. QJ57IF): Pohnpei Island (OC-010) using the callsign V6P between June 22 to July 4 and July 21 to 25; Chuuk Island (OC-011) using the callsign V6C from July 4-12th; and Kosrae Island (OC-059, also count for WLOTA LH-1569) using the callsign V6T from July 13-21st. He plans to be QRV on or near the usual island and IOTA frequencies, using CW and SSB. QSL via home call.

25/06/2009:  JA6  KITA-DAITO ISLAND -
7N4AGB/6, JK1EBA/6, JJ1JGI/6, JA1XEQ/6 and JA1KJW/6 plan to be active from Kita-Daito island (AS-047, JIIA AS-047-001 WLOTA 0928), JA6 Okinawa Prefecture, between June 25th and July 5th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, but mainly on the lower bands using CW and SSB. QSL via their home calls, direct or Bureau. [JI6KVR]

25/06/2009:  VY1RST  JACQUOT ISLAND -
Special event station VY1RST will be active June 25th to July 4th on 20, 40 and 80 meters from Kluane Lake in the Yukon. Emphasis will be for Field Day from Jacquot island (new one for CIsA, WW Loc. CP01OH). Primary frequencies 14.260 and 7.260 MHz (+/- QRM); also 3.960 MHz. This will be a joint venture of clubs KL7RST, VY1RST and VE8RST to promote Amateur Radio in the north. QSL KL7JR direct w/SASE for full-color QSL. [CIsA]

26/06/2009:  6W/PD9DX  SENEGAL -
Dervin, PD9DX will be QRV between June 26th and July 5th from Senegal as 6W/PD9DX. Activity on HF, SSB. Direct QSL card info via PD9DX. [DX World of Ham Radio]

26/06/2009:  TZ6EI  MALI -
Ed/W0SD, Arliss/W7XU and possibly others will be active as TZ6EI from Hotel Mande, Bamako, Mali (Grid locator IK62) from June 26th to July 5th. Their primary focus will be 6 meter CW and SSB on 50.103 MHz, with some HF operation planned for late night non-Sporadic E hours. Equipment: K3 with pre-amp, ACOM 1000, 28 foot boom yagi, LMR 400"Please just send us your RST/RS signal report", they say, "we do not need your grid square". Due to the lack of an internet connection no on-line logs are planned. QSL via W7XU direct (QRZ.com). [425 DX News]

27/06/2009:  IV3YNB/P  GRADO ISLAND -
Look for Matteo, IV3YNB to be active as homecall/p from Grado island (EU-130, IIA GO-001, MIA MI-039), June 27th to July 11th. QRV using QRP, CW and BPSK31 in as many bands as possible, randomly during the daytime. QSL via home call, Bureau or direct ("free, don't send money"). Look for more info on his Web site at: http://iv3ynb.splinder.com/ [rsgbiota.org]

27/06/2009:  RZ4HZW/P  SARATOV ISLANDS -
During the period of June 27th to July 12th the RZ4HZW team will be on an expedition to the Saratov islands (RIIA RI-64-xx), Saratov water basin. Activation 30 - 40 islands under diploma RIIA (ALL NEW - ONE) is planned. QRV all bands, but mainly 40 and 20 meter CW and SSB. The will also activate the Khvalynsky Nature Reserve (RFF-148) and will also activate many RDA references. QSL direct to RX4HJ. [QRZ.ru]

28/06/2009:  FS/WA2EPI  ST. MARTIN ISLAND -
Sam, WA2EPI will be QRV from the island of St Martin (NA-105, also count for WLOTA LH-0383), June 28th through July 5th, signing FS/WA2EPI. Using a dipole and 100 watts, mostly during the evenings. QSL via K2LAB, direct or bureau. [KF2TI]

28/06/2009:  SV  GREEK ISLANDS TOUR -
Gab, IK3GES will be starting an island tour on June 28th. He plans to visit the following: Elafonisos island (EU-113, GIOTA INS-007, MIA MG-033, also count for WLOTA LH-0011); Salamina island (EU-075, GIOTA SAS-040, MIA MG-098, also count for WLOTA LH-4159); Skyros island (EU-060, GIOTA NAS-098, MIA MG-115, also count for WLOTA LH-2002); Amoliani island (EU-174, GIOTA NAS-046, MIA MG-009). Gab will then travel to Turkey, but is not sure if he will activate any islands there. After Turkey, Gab will team up with Boyan, LZ1BJ and they will activate Sveta Anastasiya island (EU-181, also count for WLOTA LH-0035). Gab reports that his second island tour will be from Croatia in September ... stay tuned! QSL via IK3GES, direct or Bureau or eMail request. [DE0MST]

29/06/2009:  3B8/I3LDP  MAURITIUS ISLAND -
Luc, I3LDP will be active from Mauritius island (AF-049, WLOTA 0595, WW Loc. LG89VT) as 3B8/I3LDP between June 29th and July 11th. QRV all HF bands, plus 6 meters. He will be looking for a good location for EME operation next year (2010). Luc will be using Icom IC-7000, vertical for 40-10m and vertical dipole for 50 MHz. Modes will be CW and SSB. QSL via home call, direct or by the Bureau. [DL8EBW]

29/06/2009:  4W6FR  TIMOR -
Chris 4W6FR works for the Australian Armed Forces and is stationed in Timor (OC-148, WLOTA LH-0019) periodically. He has finally been given permission to operate and has his license in hand now. He will begin operating as time permits outside of work hours. QSL is via VK4FW either direct mail or OQRS at www.odxg.org/ [VK4FW]

29/06/2009:  8Q7QQ  MALDIVES -
Experienced DXpeditioner and EME'er Pierre, HB9QQ will be operating from Velighoo (North Atoll) the Maldives (AS-013, WW Loc. MJ64jh) as 8Q7QQ between June 29th and July 10th, with a 6 element yagi and 500w overlooking the ocean on his moonsets. The windows look especially good during the last few days of June for horizon-only stations in the eastern half of the USA, since they will also have moonrises during Pierre's moonsets and cndx for EME will be very favorable then. Of course, EU stations with elevation will also be able to contact him during those times. QSL via home call. [MMMonVHF]

29/06/2009:  F/DL5MO  GROIX ISLAND -
Thomas, DL5MO will be active as F/DL5MO from Groix island (EU-048, DIFM AT-012, WLOTA 0050) between June 29th and July 10th. Holiday style operation, mainly on 40,30 and 20 meters. QSL direct or Bureau to DL5MO. [rsgbiota.org]

29/06/2009:  TO8YY  ST. BARTHELEMY ISLAND -
Operators Ruediger/DK8YY and Ingolf/DL4JS will be active from St. Barthelemy island (NA-146, DIFO FJ-001, WLOTA 0377) as TO8YY between June 29th and July 7th. Activity will be on 160-10 meters with an emphasis on the lower bands (160/80m). QSL via DH7WW. Once active, check for updates on the ON4KST chat page at: www.on4kst.com/chat/start.php [ODPX Bulletin]

01/07/2009:  5R8KD  MADAGASCAR -
Texas DX Society (TDXS) member, Wayne, W5KDJ, will be active from Antananarivo, Madagascar (AF-013, WLOTA 2455) as 5R8KD between July 4-17th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW and RTTY, including an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) from the shack of 5R8FU using his new TH-11-DX. QSL via his home call. Further information and online log search will be available at: www.tdxs.net/5r8kd.html . Logs will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL. [OPDX Bulletin]

01/07/2009:  SM1/DK2ZF  GOTLAND ISLAND -
Rolf, DK2ZF, is planning to be active as SM1/DK2ZF from Gotland island (EU-020, WLOTA 2969, WW Loc. JO96CV) during the month of July. Activity will be mainly 6 and 2 meters as well as 432, 1296 and 2320 MHz. Preferred times will be during Sporadic E and Meteor-scatter. More details are forthcoming. [OPDX Bulletin]

01/07/2009:  SV5/GMØIIO  RHODES -
George, GM0IIO / K4IIO will be active from the island of Rhodes [aka Rodos] (EU-001, GIOTA DKS-006, MIA MGD-028, WLOTA 0045) between July 1st and 8th. He will be running 100w from a FT-857D and 20m Par Electronics Endfedz. Frequencies: 14.305 MHz on SSB and 14.025 MHz on CW. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [NG3K]

01/07/2009:  YWØA  AVES ISLAND -
The 4M5DX Group's expedition to Aves island (NA-020, DIV-001, ARLHS AVE-001, WLOTA 0216), Venezuela, is scheduled to take place in July, hopefully for a full week. A large team of operators will be active as YW0A on 160-6 meter SSB, CW and RTTY. QSL via IT9DAA (diret or Bureau), or LoTW. Bookmark yw0a.4m5dx.info/ for updates. [425 DX News]

02/07/2009:  9A/VE3ZIK  CROATIA -
Once again Zik, VE3ZIK (DO7ZZ) will be active as 9A/VE3ZIK from Bilice, Croatia between July 2nd and August 3rd. He plans to operate CW, SSB and digital modes on the HF bands, and to participate in the IOTA Contest from IOTA group EU-170. QSL via DO7ZZ, direct or bureau (e-mail requests for bureau cards can be sent to zibert@t-online.de). Logs will be uploaded to eQSL and LotW. [425 DX News]

03/07/2009:  LZØ1WFF  SINITE KAMANI PARK -
Gosho, LZ1ZF will be active July 3-5th as LZ01WFF from the Natural Park Sinite Kamani (WW Loc. KN32ER). QSL via LZ1ZF, direct or bureau. [F5NQL]

03/07/2009:  PX8M  SAO JOAO LIGHTHOUSE -
Jurandir/PT2TJ and Orlando/PT2OP plan to be active July 3-8th using the callsign PX8M from the lighthouse of Sao Joao (ARLHS BRA-093, DFB MA-01, Admiralty G 0072, WW Loc. GI78NR), located on the island of Maiau (SA-041, WLOTA LH-0213), in the State of Maranhao. Expect activity on or near the usual IOTA, island and lighthouse frequencies. QSL via PT2OP direct (prefered) or Bureau. [PT7WA]

04/07/2009:  CR5NRA  CABO SARDÃO LIGHTHOUSE -
Members of the Nucleo de Radioamadores da Armada - NRA, namely Marq/CT1BWW, Antonio/CT1CZT, Antonio/CT1EGH, Rodrigo/CT1BXT, Carlos/CT1EHK and Jose/CT4GN will be active July 4th as CR5NRA from the Cabo Sardão lighthouse (DFP FBA-02, ARLHS POR-014, Admiralty D 2164, WW Loc. IM57OO). This activation also counts for CT Flora and Fauna DPRN FF-012 and World Flora and Fauna WFF CTFF-012. QRV 80-10 meters, using SSB, CW and Digital modes, between 0800 - 1900 UTC. QSL via CS5NRA (QRZ.com). [CT1BWW]

04/07/2009:  EJ  GREAT BLASKET ISLAND -
If the weather permits Helmut, EJ/DL5DSM, and Bernhard, EJ/DL9UBF, will show up from Great Blasket Island (EU-007) mostly on 20m on July 4, 1030-1530 UTC. QSLs via homecalls (direct/bureau). [DX Newsletter]

04/07/2009:  F5JNE/P  CASTLE/MILL OF POTHIERES -
Look for François/F5JNE and Claude/F5MCC to be active July 4th as F5JNE/p from the Castle (DFCF 21-081) and Mill (DMF 21-009) of Pothières, in the city of Pothières (CP 21400), canton of Chatillon/Seine (DDCF 21-08), Department Côte-d'Or/21 and Province Burgundy (DPF 05). QRV 80 and 40 meters, using CW and SSB, starting around 0600 UTC. QSL via F5JNE, direct or bureau. SWL cards are welcome. [F5NQL]

04/07/2009:  K4G  LA CAÑA LIGHTHOUSE -
Look for special callsign K4G to be active July 4-5th for the WLOTA Contest from the La Caña lighthouse (PUR-007, WLOTA 2802), located in Guanica, Puerto Rico (NA-099). QRV on all HF bands using SSB, CW and RTTY. QSL will be available after the contest via WP3MW. [F5NQL]

04/07/2009:  SX1DL  GREECE -
A Greek-German group will be QRV from KM18WC on 6m, 2m, 70cm and Satellite using the callsign SX1DL. They want to make a short activity for Greek-German friendship. The team will consist of Dimitris/SW1JGW, Chris/SW1EIX, Panos/SV1GRN, Kyriakos/SW1KWZ, Kostas/SW1IXP and Michael/DH5MK. They will be at 1000m asl with 100W 2ele on 6m, 2.5WL 100W on 144MHz and 7WL 75W on 70cm. QSL only via DH5MK, not SV-bureau!! For more information and to arrange a sked contact Michael, DH5MK at: www.dh5mk.de/pages/email.php [DL8EBW]

04/07/2009:  UU6JJ/P  MYS CHERNYY LIGHTHOUSE -
Vladimir, UU6JJ plans to be active July 4-5th from the lighthouse at Mys Chernyy (ULA-130, UKR #1280, ARLHS UKR-134, WW Loc. KN65JO). Complete information on the Ukrainian Lighthouses Award can be found at: www.lights.in.ua/ [425 DX News]

04/07/2009:  XF3PAS/P  COZUMEL ISLAND -
Look for Albert, XF3PAS/p, to be ative from the Cozumel island (NA-090, WLOTA 1905) during the International WLOTA Contest (July 4-5th). QSL direct to home call. Note: Albert is a resident of Cozumel Island. [F5NQL]

05/07/2009:  CR6A  FUZETA EST MOLE LIGHTHOUSE -
The Algarve STAR DX Team will be active from Fuzeta Est Mole Lighthouse (ARLHS POR-118, DFFA Fa-46 for the Algarve Lighthouses Award) on July 5th. Operators mentioned are CT1EHX, CT1FNT, CT1GFK, CT1GPQ, CT1IUA and CT2IHP. QSL via CT1GFK (bureau, direct or eMail request). [CT1GFK]

06/07/2009:  DF6BL/P  LANGENESS -
Harald, DF6BL will be active as homecall/p from Langeness (EU-042, N-19 for the German Islands Award, WLOTA 1245) from July 6-13th. Look for activity on all bands/modes. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

06/07/2009:  DU9/PA3GZU  MINDANAO ISLAND -
Maarten, PA3GZU plans to be QRV July 6th to August 1st from Mindanao island (OC-130, WLOTA 2803) using the callsign DU9/PA3GZU. Holiday style operation on the HF bands, with low power. QSL via home call, Bureau preferred. [rsgbiota.org]

07/07/2009:  HBØ/F5LMJ/P  LIECHTENSTEIN -
look for Alain, F5LMJ to be active from Vaduz (abt 1500m asl), Liechtenstein, as HB0/F5LMJ/p between July 7-24th. QRV CW and digital modes in the evening and early in the morning, from the JN47sd grid square. QSL via F5LMJ, bureau and LoTW [F5NQL]

07/07/2009:  JA6  TOKASHIKI ISLAND -
7N4AGB/6, JK1EBA/6, JJ1JGI/6, JA1XEQ/6 and JA1KJW/6 will be active Tokashiki island (AS-017, JIIA AS-017-036), JA6 Okinawa Prefecture, between July 7-10th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, but mainly on the lower bands using CW and SSB. QSL via their home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. [JI6KVR]

08/07/2009:  EI/ON4EI  IRELAND -
Olivier EI/ON4EI will be active from Ireland (EU-EU-115, WLOTA 2484) near Clonmel (IO62EK) between July 8th and July 30th. He will enter the IARU HF World Championship as Single Operator SSB Low Power All Band (July 11-12th) and the RSGB IOTA contest (July 26-27th). 50 MHz activity is also planned around 50.200MHz. Reference frequency around contest dates is 7.130MHz +/- QRM. Equipment: vertical 18 m monopole inverted V and beverage on 160/80/40, spiderbeam on 20/15/10. Elecraft K3 100W. QSL via home call. [UBA HF News]

08/07/2009:  ZX8A  ARACAGI LIGHTHOUSE -
Jurandir/PT2TJ and Orlando/PT2OP plan to be active July 8-11th using the callsign ZX8A from the lighthouse of Aracagi (ARLHS BRA-005, DFB MA-07, Admiralty G 0090, WW Loc. GI77WN), located on the island of Sao Luis (SA-016, DIB MA-01, WLOTA LH-0299), in the State of Maranhao. Expect activity on or near the usual IOTA, island and lighthouse frequencies. QSL via PT2OP direct (prefered) or Bureau. [PT7WA]

09/07/2009:  TO4Gxx  GLORIOSO -
One Ham radio team of 3 to 4 military operators along with two reporters from SIRPA are going to reach Glorioso island (AF-011, DIFO FR-004, WW Loc. LH38PK) by July 9th and will stay there up to July 28th. The video reporter team has to make several footages and documentaries, the main one about the DXpedition itself. They are going to work from 160 to 6 meters, in as many modes as possible. The callsign is currently confidential! The team will use three stations and they will be welcome by the Foreign Legion. All the equipment is going to be loan by the Provins ARC (F6KOP) team and F4AJQ CDXC president. Leader and QSL manager will be Didier, F5OGL. QSL direct or via the French REF Bureau. Operators will be Yves Michel/F5PRU, Jean Marc/F5RQQ, Freddy/F5IRO, Philippe/F4EGS and Sylvain/F5TLN. They hope to put the log online every day and Rafik will update it as soon as possible. Further information can be found at glorieuses2008.free.fr/index-f.htm [F5OGL]

10/07/2009:  GB1HI  HOLY ISLAND/LINDISFARNE -
A team from Wakefield and District Radio Society will be activating Holy island [aka Lindisfarne] (EU-120, WAB NU14, ARLHS ENG-224, TWLHD WLH G-011) off the Northumbrian coast from July 10-13th using the callsign GB1HI. QSL via M3ZYZ, direct or Bureau or eMail request. Further details are available on QRZ.com [Southgate ARC]

11/07/2009:  8N...  IARU HF CHAMPIONSHIP -
The following stations have announced their participation in the IARU HF Championship Contest (July 11-12th): 8N1HQ by JG1ZUY, Kimitsu-city, Chiba prefecture on 15m CW; JA1HGY, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo prefecture on 160m CW, 10m CW; JH1OGC, Minamiashigara-city, Kanagawa prefecture on 80m Phone - count for Honshu island (AS-007, JIIA AS-007-001, WLOTA 2376). 8N2HQ by JA2BNN, Nakatsugawa-city, Gifu prefecture on 10m Phone - count for Honshu island (AS-007, JIIA AS-007-001, WLOTA 2376). 8N3HQ by JK3ZNB, Nara-city, Nara prefecture on 15m Phone; JH3PRR, Kobe-city, Hyogo prefecture on 40m CW; JH3AIU, Miki-city, Hyogo prefecture on 20m CW - count for Honshu island (AS-007, JIIA AS-007-001, WLOTA 2376). 8N4HQ by JH4WBY, Okayama-city, Okayama prefecture on 80m CW and 40m Phone - count for Honshu island (AS-007, JIIA AS-007-001, WLOTA 2376). 8N8HQ by JH8ZMM, Iwamizawa-city, Hokkaido prefecture on 20m Phone - count for Hokkaido island (AS-078, JIIA AS-078-001, WLOTA 2967). QSL all calls via the JARL Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

11/07/2009:  CR1NRA  PRAIA DA VITORIA LIGHTHOUSE -
Members of the Nucleo de Radioamadores da Armada - NRA, namely Pedro/CU3DI, Alberto/CU3CY, Francisco/CU3AU, Paulo/CU3CC and David/CU3HQ will be active July 11th as CR1NRA from the Praia da Vitoria South Mole lighthouse (ARLHS AZO-027, Admiralty D 2662.5, WW Loc. HM68LR), Ilha Terceira (EU-175, DIP AZ-003, WLOTA 0524). QRV 80-10 meters, using SSB and CW, between 0800 - 1900 UTC. QSL via CS5NRA (QRZ.com). [CT1BWW]

11/07/2009:  DL1AXX/P  WARDER ISLAND -
Sebastian, DL1AXX, will be active as DL1AXX/p from the small island of Warder (EU-128, O-32 for the German Island Award), between July 11-18th. Activity will be on 80/40/30 meters CW only. QSL via DL1AXX. [OPDX Bulletin]

11/07/2009:  LXØHQ  LUXEMBOURG -
Look for LX0HQ to be active again from the Headquaters of the Luxembourg Amateur Radio Society (RL) during the IARU Contest (July 11-12th). They will have nine stations (w/20 operators) active from 2 different locations in Luxembourg: Eschdorf (QTH of LX7I) and Esebuer(QTH of LX0RL). The log will be uploaded to LoTW, and you can request a bureau QSL via lx0hqgrlx.lu (no need to send a card via bureau!) QSL via LX2A (New QSL Manager!). [OPDX Bulletin]

11/07/2009:  RA3  EUROPEAN RUSSIA -
Look for 4 teams to be active as R31WRTC, R32WRTC, R38WRTC and R39WRTC during the IARU HF Championsips (July 11-12th) from WRTC-2010 locations with WRTC field operation setups, European Russia. QSL all calls via the bureau. [NG3K]

12/07/2009:  SV8/SV1EJD  LESVOS ISLAND -
Theo, SV1EJD will be active from Lesvos island (EU-049, GIOTA NAS-014, MIA MG-064, WLOTA 0165) from July 12-22nd, using the callsign SV8/SV1EJD. Holiday style operation on 80-10 meter SSB and RTTY. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. Further info at: www.sv1ejd.gr/lesvos.htm [DX Newsletter]

14/07/2009:  VP2MSJ  MONTSERRAT -
Bill, W5SJ, will be active as VP2MS on 6 meters from VP2MDD's QTH on the island of Montserrat (NA-103, WLOTA 1475, Grid FK86VR) July 14-21st. He is concentrating on CQWWW VHF contest (July 18-19th) on 6 meters. Equipment: ICOM 7000, 5el yagi with max. 250 watts CW/SSB (and possibly JST). He will also work 80m and 60m (100 watts max.) using Carolina Windom. Will have ON4KST access. QSL via W5JAY. [MMMonVHF]

15/07/2009:  H.C.'s/VY2 & VY2Z  PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND -
Gregg/VE3ZZ and Noel/VE2BR will again operate from Prince Edward island (NA-029, CIsA PE-001) from July 15-27th using the VY2TT superstation (PEI DX Lodge), located near Bloomfield Corner, PE. During the IOTA Contest (July 25-26) they will operate as VY2Z (QSL to VE3ZZ), and outside the contest as VE3ZZ/VY2 and VE2BR/VY2 (QSL to home calls, direct or via the Bureau). [VE3ZZ]

17/07/2009:  DL7AT/M  NORDERNEY ISLAND -
Andy, DL7AT will be active July 17-24th as DL7AT/M from Norderney island (EU-047, N-05 for the German islands award). He will also activate the Norderney lighthouse (ARLHS FED-025, GLHA #39, WLH DL-021, WLOTA 1621). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

17/07/2009:  JW9QNA  SVALBARD -
Robert/LA9QNA and his XYL Gro will be active as JW9QNA from the JW5E club station in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen island (EU-026, WLOTA 0125), between July 17-22nd. Activity will include entries in the NA RTTY QSO Party (20m) and the CQ World Wide VHF Contest. QSL via LA9QNA. [OPDX Bulletin]

17/07/2009:  W4APP  RARE GRID EM87 -
For the CQ WW VHF contest W4APP will be heading to EM87. EM87, in the cental Appalachian coalfields, is one of the most needed grids east of the Mississippi. It appears to be the rarest grid in all of EM. It is characterized by a rural population, rough terrain, and poor road infrastructure. The operation will take place from the Breaks Interstate Park on the Va/Ky border in between Haysi (pronounced Hey Sigh) Va and Elkhorn City, Ky. They plan to be on the air no later than the afternoon of July 17th and plan to be active throughout the contest and throughout the evening on Sunday July 19th. Further info can be found at: www.w4app.com/ [N8OFS]

18/07/2009:  CR2F, CR2W  IOTA/LIGHTHOUSE ACTIVITY -
Operators Luis CT1EEQ, Arlindo CT1EGW, Hermann CT3FN/HB9CRV, Antonio CU8AS, Jurgen DJ2VO and Ruedi HB9CQL will be active as CR2F between July 18-31st from the Ribeirinha lighthouse (DFP FAZ-17, ARLHS AZO-020, WLH CU-007, WLOTA 1830, WW Loc. HM58QO), located at Cedros, on the island of Faial (EU-175, DIP AZ-007). QRV 80-6m using CW, SSB and RTTY. They plan to be active around 50.113 MHz with CR2W as call. The team will also participate in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th), using the callsign CR2W, as a Multi-Single/Expedition entry. QSL via CT1GFK, bureau OK; via email to cu8at@sapo.pt . More information see: www.to-mk.com/neu/ . Online logs at: algarvedx.com/logonline/ [DE0MST]

18/07/2009:  CR6NRA  CABO DA ROCA LIGHTHOUSE -
Members of the Nucleo de Radioamadores da Armada - NRA, namely Antonio/CT1CZT, Antonio/CT1EGH, Pedro/CT1EKY, Miguel/CT1ETL, Rodrigo/CT1BXT, Jose/CT4GN, Pedro/CT1JQC and Tony/CT1FFU will be active July 18th as CR6NRA from the Cabo da Roca lighthouse (DFP FES-01, ARLHS POR-007, Admiralty D 2108, WW Loc. IM58GS). This activation also counts for CT Flora and Fauna DPRN FF-011 and World Flora and Fauna WFF CTFF-011. QRV 80-10 meters, using SSB, CW and Digital modes, between 0800 - 1900 UTC. QSL via CS5NRA (QRZ.com). [CT1BWW]

18/07/2009:  IF9/IQ8PP  FAVIGNANA ISLAND -
Alex, IK8YFU, and Giovanna, IZ8FEV will be active July 18-25th as IF9/IQ8PP from Favignana island (EU-054, IIA TP-011, MIA MI-025, WLOTA 1545). QSL via IK8YFU. [425 DX News]

18/07/2009:  OZ/H.C.'s/P  NORDJYLLAND -
Rene/DL2JRM and Netti/DO6XX will be active from Vendsyssel-Thy / Nordjylland (EU-171, DIA NJ-001) using OZ/homecall/p from July 18th to August 1st, RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) included. QRV 80m-10m CW with 100W dipole/GP. QSL via home calls, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

19/07/2009:  F5SGI/P  BELLE ILE -
Jean-Marc, F5SGI will be active from Belle Ile (EU-048, DIFM AT-015, WLOTA 0872, Grid IN87) from July 19-31st. He plans to operate CW on 80-6 meters, and to participate in the IOTA Contest. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [425 DX News]

19/07/2009:  SM5EFX/2 & SF2X   -
Look for Anders, SM5EFX to be active July 19-31st from Ledskar island (EU-135) using the callsign SM5EFX/2. QRV all HF bands/modes. He will also participate in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) using the special callsign SF2X. QSL both calls to SM5EFX, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

19/07/2009:  VK9NI  NORFOLK ISLAND -
Tommy, VK2IR Team Leader of VK9NI will operate from Norfolk island (OC-005, WLOTA LH-1469), while setting up before the team arrives, as VK9IR from July 19th-22nd. More info at: www.vk9ir.blogspot.com [NG3K]

20/07/2009:  9A8ZRS  VELA PALAGRUZA -
A Slovenian crew, namely Jane/S57L, Goran/S52P, Vinko/S53F, Brane/S56UGB and Silvo/S50X, will be active from Vela Palagruza island (EU-090, ACIA IC-901, CIA-33, IOCA CI-084, MIA MC-284, ARLHS CRO-012, CLH-100, WHL 9A-046, WLOTA 0057) as 9A8ZRS from July 20-31st, including an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QRV 3.5 MHz, 7 MHz, 14 MHz, 21 MHz, 28 MHz, 50 MHz and 144 MHz using CW, SSB, PSK-31 and possibly other digital modes. QSL via operator instructions. [F5NQL]

20/07/2009:  IH9/IZ2LSC  PANTELLERIA ISLAND -
Andrea, IZ2LSC will be active holiday style as IH9/IZ2LSC from Pantelleria island (AF-018, IIA TP-001, MIA MI-124, WLOTA LH-0041) from July 20-31st, including an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QRV 40-10 meters, SSB and digital modes, using FT-857 (100W) and wire antennas. QSL request will be answered ONLY via Bureau (to his home call) and LOTW. Further information can be found at: timpyblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/pantelleria-island.html [NG3K]

20/07/2009:  ISØ/I2MOV  SARDINIA -
Flaviano, I2MOV will depart for the island of Sardinia (EU-024, IIA SD-001, MIA MIS-035, WLOTA 1608) on July 20th, and will be active for about two months as IS0/I2MOV. His QTH will be Dolianova 20km north from Cagliari. His Grid Locator is JM49OJ. He will mainly be active on CW using an IC706MKIIG and a vertical antenna for 7 bands 40-10m (WARC included). He will also be active on 6 meters, mainly in CW, using a home-made dipole. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau or direct. [ODPX Bulletin]

21/07/2009:  OH/G4FSU  EMASALO EMSALO ISLAND -
Ian, G4FSU will be activeas OH/G4FSU from Emasalo Emsalo Island (EU-097) as OH/G4FSU from July 21st to August 16th, including an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via home call. Further details can be found at: ian.greenshields.googlepages.com/emsalo [rsgbiota.org]

22/07/2009:  5V7PRF  TOGO -
Franco, I1FQH will be on a very light solo DXpedition to Kpalimé, Togo, from July 22nd to 30th. He will use the callsign 5V7PRF on 80-10 meters, with 100 Watts, Spiderbeam for 20, 17 and 15 meters, plus wire dipoles for the other bands. Activity will be mostly CW with some SSB. QSL via home call (LoTW, eQSL or via the bureau). [NG3K]

22/07/2009:  C37DXU  ANDORRA -
Pau, EA3BB has organized a DXpedition to Andorra under the callsign C37DXU as an event station for the 60 years of URE. Activity will be 2m and 70cm EME only from WW Loc. JN02SK. QRV: 144 MHz from July 22-25th; 432 MHz from July 26-27th. QSL via EA3BB. [MMMonVHF]

22/07/2009:  GB8LMI  MAITRESSE ISLAND -
Charles/M0OXO and Nigel/M0NJW have been invited back to operate from Maitresse island, Les Minquiers islands (EU-099) from July 22 to 30, 2009. They will use the callsign GB8LMI. QSL via M3ZYZ (Charles Wilmott, 60 Church Hill Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S71 4NG England). Further information can be found on their web site at www.gb8lmi.co.uk/ [rsgbiota.org]

22/07/2009:  OZ8MW/P  ANHOLT ISLAND -
Ole/OZ2TF, Klaus/OZ7KDJ and Erik/OZ9V will be active from Anholt island (EU-088, NK-001 for the Danish Islands Award) as OZ8MW/P from July 22-27th, including an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via OZ8MW, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

22/07/2009:  SX8R  THASOS ISLAND -
Laci, HA0NAR will be active as SX8R from Thasos [aka Thassos] Island (EU-174, GIOTA NAS-037, MIA MG-124, WLOTA LH-4186), July 22-31st. He will operate CW and SSB on 80-10 meters and will take part in the IOTA Contest. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [425 DX News]

22/07/2009:  VK9NI  NORFOLK ISLAND -
The HARAoA Group (Hellenic Amateur Radio Association of Australia) have orginized a DXpedition to Norfolk island (OC-005, WLOTA 1469, WW Loc. RG30XX) from July 22-29th, using the callsign VK9NI, including an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). The Station location will be in the Northern part of the island. Operators mentioned are Tommy/VK2IR, Chris/VK3FY, Peter/VK3FGRC, Keith/VK3FT, Peter/VK2FPGR, Tony/VK3TZ, Raffy/VK2RF, Andy/VK5MAV and Allan/VK2GR. QRV 160-6 meters, 4-5 stations using CW, SSB and RTTY, with IC-7000, IC-706, 2 element 40m yagi, Spiderbeam, Verticals, Dipoles and a yagi for 6 meters. QSL via W3HNK. Further information can be found at: www.vk9ni.com/ [NG3K]

23/07/2009:  C6  CROOKED ISLAND -
C6APR will be in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) from the Crooked Island Lodge, Pittstown Point, Crooked island (NA-113), Bahamas, as a Multi-operator, Mixed-mode, High Power, DXpediton entry. The team is Peter/W2GJ, Ed/K3IXD, Dallas/W3PP, and Jim/K4QO. Before and after the contest (from July 23 to 27th) C6APR will be on 80m to 10m including the WARC bands, CW and SSB. The team will sign C6AXD on RTTY and C6AQO on 6m (grid FL22). The calls are good for Bird Rock Lighthouse (ARLHS BAH-005, Admiralty J 4792) as well as IOTA NA-113 and Grid Locater FL22tt. All QSLs via K3IXD, direct or by the Bureau. [K3IXD]

23/07/2009:  CG2ØØI  ILE VERTE -
Members of the NA-128 Contest Group will activate the special callsign CG200I (Charly Golf Two Hundred India) from Ile Verte (NA-128, CIsA QC-015, Grid FN58) between July 23-26th, including an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th), to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the lighthouse (ARLHS CAN-244, WLOTA 1404). Operators mentioned are Frank/VA2RC, Martin/VA2ZO, Eric/VE2EDA, Dany/VE2EBK, Jean/VE2FSK, Steve/VE2TKH, Martin/VE2MTK and Guy/VE2QRA. The group will operate many stations from the lighthouse keeper's quarters on all bands (160-6 meters) and all major modes (AO-51, SSB, CW and RTTY/PSK31). During the IOTA Contest, a station will be dedicated to the contest exclusively on SBB or CW. The QSL is via VE2CQ, direct or Bureau. Note: NA-128 is made up of more than 45 islands, rocks and smaller reefs and more than half of them are accessible for future NA-128 expeditions. [VE2EBK]

23/07/2009:  GM3VCQ & MM3M  ISLE OF ARRAN -
Operators Colin/G3VCQ, Sharon/M3VCQ, Andy/M0GAV, Joanne/2E0JOX and Tim/2E0TJX will be active as MM3M during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) from the isle of Arran (EU-123, IOSA CL01, SCOTIA CS14). Operations before and after the contest (July 23-27th) possibly using the call GM3VCQ. QSL via G3VCQ direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

23/07/2009:  OZØFR  RÖMÖ ISLAND -
Gabi/DF9TM, Frank/DL2SWW and Ric/DL2VFR will be active from Römö island (EU-125, NS-001 for the Danish Islands Award) as OZ0FR from July 23-26th, including the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). They will be using high power in CW and SSB into a Yagi-Antenna for 20-10 meters, a SteppIR-vertical (BigIR) for 40-10 meters and Dipoles for 80 and 40 meters. This activity also counts for the Vadehavet National Park (WFF reference OZFF-004, for the World Flora & Fauna Award). QSL via DL2VFR (also via DL Bureau, do not send QSLs via OZ Bureau). More details later on www.iota-expedition.de/ [DL2VFR]

23/07/2009:  W8ND/VE1  BIG TANCOOK ISLAND -
Operators Ken/W8ND, Butch/N8CHS and Kelly/K8MCN will be active from Big Tancook island (NA-081, CIsA NS012, WW Loc. FN74WL), Lunenburg county, Nova Scotia, as W8ND/VE1 from July 23-26, including the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via K8MCN, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

24/07/2009:  F5KKD/P  SEIN ISLAND -
The Sevran/F5KKD Radio Club will be active July 24-27th as F5KKD/p from Sein island (EU-068, DIFM AT-007, WLOTA 2721, Grid IN78), including an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). Operators mentioned are David/F4FDA, Mickael/F4FFZ and Bastien/F4EYQ. They plan to be QRV HF + VHF+ UHF bands. QSL via F5KKD, Bureau preferred. [F5NQL]

24/07/2009:  M3TBC  ARRAN -
Colin/G3VCQ, Sharon/M3VCQ, Julie/M3UJL, Kevin/G0PXF, James/M3SZT and Nick/2E0ZLT will be active as M3TBC from the isle of Arran (EU-123, IOSA CL01, SCOTIA CS14), July 24-28th, including an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via M3VCQ (QRZ.com). [rsgbiota.org]

24/07/2009:  MCØSHL  RAMSEY ISLAND -
The Strumblehead DX and Contest group have now sealed the final permission to activate Ramsey Island (EU-124), off the West Wales coast, from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds who own the island. They will be active from 18:00 24th July through to 14:00 27th July taking in the IOTA contest. They will be active using the club call MC0SHL for the whole duration of the operation, and using MW9W in the contest. They will be on all bands from 80M through to 10M SSB. There is also some 30M RTTY planned by G1VDP if the other guys allow him, with participation in the last 80M Club Championships DATA section. They will be operational using generators as power. Radios used will consist of 2 K3's and a Yaesu FT1000MP MkV and amplifiers. Antennas will consist of a Hexbeam, a windom and dipoles. Most of the activation is for the WAB award scheme as the square is semi rare and has not been activated for some time. The team will be on from the farm for a few days before and after using the GB0WFF for the World Flora and Fauna award see www.wff44.com/ for award details, and using the MC0SHL club call and erecting a tower for Rob MW0RLJ. The island will not only count for the WAB award but will also count for the WFF award. A special QSL card printed for both club calls, full details are on the groups website (www.mc0shl.com/). QSL via the groups manager M0URX. [Pete's-DX-Newsdesk]

24/07/2009:  MMØLSB/P  GREAT BERNERA -
Dennis, M0LSB will be active as MM0LSB/p from Great Bernera (EU-010, IOSA OH12, SCOTIA HI27) from July 24-27th, including an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

24/07/2009:  MMØNDX/P  ST. KILDA -
Col, MM0NDX, will be active as GM5A and MM0NDX/P from St. Kilda (EU-059, IOSA OL-01, SCOTIA DI-23), Scotland, between July 24-27th. This will be a family holiday-style operation from the campsite in Village Bay, St. Kilda is one of only two-dozen global locations to be awarded "World Heritage Status" for both natural and cultural significance. Col will participate in the 2009 RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) as GM5A. QSL GM5A via GM4FDM and MM0NDX/P via M0URX. A Web site is now active for this activity at: eu059.wordpress.com/ [OPDX Bulletin]

24/07/2009:  MMØTFU/P  ISLE OF ARRAN -
Iain, MM0TFU will be active from Blackwaterfoot (Grid IO75IM), isle of Arran (EU-123, IOSA CL01, SCOTIA CS14) signing MM0TFU/P from July 24th to July 27, RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) included. Outside the contest he will be QRV on all HF bands, plus 6 meters. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

24/07/2009:  PA's/P  SCHOUWEN DUIVELAND -
Will/PE1OPM, Manfred/PE1OXV and Jeroen/PD5CW will be active, for fun and enjoy the IOTA weekend, from Schouwen Duiveland (EU-146), July 24-26th. QRV 80-10 meters, using mainly CW and SSB. QSL via home calls, direct or by the Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

24/07/2009:  T47D  CAYO ANCLITAS -
Ed, CO7PH and other Cuban hams plan to be active as T47D from Jardines de la Reina, probably from Cayo Anclitas (NA-201), during the RSGB IOTA Contest. QRV all HF bands/modes from July 24-31st. QSL via CO7PH (QRZ.com). [rsgbiota.org]

24/07/2009:  VC8B  BANKS ISLAND -
John, VE8EV will be operating from Sachs Harbour, Banks island (NA-129, CIsA NW007), Northern Territories, from July 24-27th (UTC) including the RSGB IOTA Contest. Activity will be exclusively SSB, mostly on 20m which, aurora permitting, should be open round the clock. He will watch for openings on 15m and 10m as well. QSL via VE8EV, direct (SAE and IRC or 2 greenstamps) or by the Bureau On-line QSL request and log lookup will be available after the operation. Further information can be found at: ve8ev.blogspot.com/search/label/IOTA [VE8EV]

25/07/2009:  T47C  CAYO COCO -
Edor, CO7PH and a group of operators from the Ceballos Radio Club plan to participate in the IOTA Contest from Cayo Coco (NA-086) as either T47C (requested callsign) or CO7PH/p. A late December expedition to Cayo Anclitas, Jardines de la Reina Archipelago (NA-201) is also being planned. QSL via CO7PH. [425 DX News]

25/07/2009:  E51SC  SOUTH COOK ISLANDS -
Nigel, E51SC plans to be active in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) from Rarotonga island, South Cook islands (OC-013) as a Single-Op/Island entry. See QRZ.com for full QSL information. [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2009:  ESØU  SAAREMAA ISLAND -
Operators Harald/ES1LS, Arvo/ES1QV, Juri/ES2EZ, Toivo/ES2DJ and Mati/ES2QN will be active as ES0U from Saaremaa Island (EU-034, WLOTA 1401), Estonia, during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via the Bureau. [ODPX Bulletin]

25/07/2009:  F/ON7JA  NOIRMOUTIER ISLAND -
Look for Jan, ON7JA to be active July 25-27th as F/ON7JA from Ile de Noirmoutier (EU-064, DIFM AT-020, WLOTA 1224), including an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. No eQSL! [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2009:  F/OT2A  BATZ ISLAND -
The Rockall 2009 group will participate in the IOTA contest from Ile de Batz (EU-105, DIFM MA-018, WLOTA 0680), Finistere North. To recover from the trip to Rockall and to start preparation for a new attempt, the crew and the support team will join the DXpedition class in a Multi-Operator, Low-Power effort. Team members include ON3DX, ON4AHF, ON4ATW, ON4HIL, ON4IA, ON6CC, ON6LEO, ON6NL, ON6ZU and ON7YT. The call used will be F/OT2A and QSL will go via the home call. [OPDX Bulletin]

25/07/2009:  F/0T3T  CHAUSEY ISLANDS -
Operators Jean-Jacques/ON7EQ, Mich/ON8DM, Claude/ON7TK and Carine/ON7LX will be active as F/0T3T from Île Grande, Chausey islands (EU-039, DIFM MA-004, WLOTA 0424) for the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via ON7EQ, direct or by the Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2009:  G2B  ENGLAND -
The Bittern DX Group will once again be active as G2B from the clifftops in the village of Trimingham, Norfolk, East of England region (EU-005, WLOTA 1841) for the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via M0CNP, direct or Bureau. [Bittern DX Group]

25/07/2009:  GDØF  ISLE OF MAN -
Stewart, GM4AFF will be active in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) from the isle of Man (EU-116, WLOTA 0449) as GD0F. Entry category will be Single-Op/All-Band/SSB/24 hour/Island. QSL via M0CMK, direct preferred; Bureau OK. [NG3K]

25/07/2009:  GIØADX  RATHLIN ISLAND -
Members of Kilmarnock & Loudoun ARC, namely Allan/GM3OZB, Barry/GM3YEH, Steve/GM4OSS, John/GM0DJG and Gordon/MM0BIM will be active as GI0ADX in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) from Rathlin island (EU-122, WLOTA 0039), Northern Ireland. QSL via MM0DHQ, Bureau preferred. [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2009:  GMØB  ISLE OF BUTE -
Operators Tom/MM0BHX, Gordon/MM0GPZ, Phil/GM0LIR, Iain/GM0OQV and John/GM0NBM will be active as GM0B from the isle of Bute (EU-123, IOSA CL02, SCOTIA CS19, WLOTA 1883), Scotland, during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via MM0BHX. [OPDX Bulletin]

25/07/2009:  GM7A  KERRERA ISLAND -
Look for Graham/MM0GHM and Arthur/MM0DHQ to be active as GM7A from Kerrera island (EU-008, IOSA FL02, SCOTIA CN02, WLOTA 2535) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via GM7AAJ, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2009:  MD4K  ISLE OF MAN -
Operators Dave/G3NKC, Peter/G4MJS, Martin/G4XUM, Lionel/G5LP, Mike/G7VJR and Mark/2E0NCG will be active as MD4K from the isle of Man (EU-116, WLOTA 0449) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) as a Multi-Op entry. QSL via G3NKC. [NG3K]

25/07/2009:  MM/DL6MHW  ISLE OF MULL -
Michael, DL6MHW, will be active as MM/DL6MHW from the isle of Mull (IOSA NH15, SCOTIA CN10, WLOTA 2485), Inner Hebrides (EU-008), Scotland, during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via DL6MHW. [OPDX Bulletin]

25/07/2009:  MMØQ  TANERA MOR -
Jim, MM0BQI will be active as MM0Q from Tanera Mor (EU-092, IOSA SC10, SCOTIA CN32), Scotland, during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via the LoTW. QSL are also OK via MM0BQI, by the Bureau or direct. [OPDX Bulletin]

25/07/2009:  MM3T  ISLE OF SKYE -
Doug/GM0ELP and Simon/M0GBK will be active from the isle of Skye (IOSA NH07, SCOTIA CN14, WLOTA 1626, WW Loc. IO67QN), Inner Hebrides (EU-008), as MM3T during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). Their category will be Multi-Op/All-Bands/Low-Power/Mixed/Assisted/Expedition/24-hours. Please QSL only via eQSL. Website at: freespace.virgin.net/douglas.maxwell/MM3T/mm3t.htm [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2009:  KO1U/P  COUSINS ISLAND -
Mark, KO1U will be active from Cousins island (NA-137, USi ME041S, Cumberland county), State of Maine, from 1000z July 25th to 2300z July 26th. He also plans to activate Littlejohn island (NA-137, USi ME065S, Cumberland county) during the day. Mark will be running 100W with verticals 80-10m, 3 element yagi on 6 meters. QRV on, or near, the IOTA frequencies with focus on the RSGB IOTA Contest, CW/SSB. QSL via home call. [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2009:  OHØV  ALAND ISLAND -
Jukka/OH6LI and Kim/OH6KZP will be active from Geta, Aland island (EU-002, WLOTA 1373) as OH0V during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via OH6LI. [NG3K]

25/07/2009:  OZ/H.C.'s  LANGO ISLAND -
Harry/PA1H and Nico/PA7PA will be active as OZ/homecall from Lango island, off Langeland island (EU-172), from July 25th to August 1st, IOTA Contest included. They will operate SSB and digital modes on 160-10 meters, with some activity on the VHF bands. QSL via home calls, direct or Bureau. [425 DX News]

25/07/2009:  PA6Z  SCHOUWEN DUIVELAND -
Operators Frans/PA5CA, Jan/PA0JED, Arend/PA2AWU, Dervin/PD9DX and Marcel/PA9M will be active during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) from Schouwen Duiveland (EU-146), using the callsign PA6Z, as a Multi-Op/Single-Transmitter entry. QSL via PA9M, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2009:  PR5D  MEL ISLAND -
Operators Alexandre/PY5BH, Vagner/PY5DC, Fleck/PY5DJ, Fernando/PY5FO and Gonçalves/PY5IN will be active as PR5D during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) from Ilha do Mel (SA-047, DIB PR-01, also count for WLOTA LH-1435). QSL via PY5DC. Website: www.alcad.com.br/radio [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2009:  TK/OM2FY  CORSICA -
Brani, OM2FY will be QRV as TK/OM2FY from Corsica (EU-014, DIFM TK-001, MIA MCO-001, WLOTA 1390) for the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) as a IOTA DXpedition/Single-Op Unassisted/CW/24hr/Low-Power enty. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2009:  TK9X  CORSICA -
Members of the DXCiting Team will be active from the island of Corsica (EU-014, DIFM TK-001, MIA MCO-001, WLOTA 1390) as TK9X between July 25th and August 1st. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and FM. Operators mentioned are: YL Silvia/EA1AP, Alberto/EA1SA, John/EA3GHZ, Raul/EA5KA, Paco/EA5RU and Alicia/EA5EWM. QSL via EA4URE, direct or by the Bureau. Web page at: www.dxciting.com/tk9 [ODPX Bulletin]

25/07/2009:  TM7C  NOIRMOUTIER ISLAND -
The F6KOP team will enter the IOTA Contest 2009, from Noirmoutier island (EU-064, DIFM AT-020, WLOTA 1224) as a IOTA FIX MS MIX 24H LP entry. Operators mentioned are Bernard/F9IE, Serge/F6AML, Jean-Paul/F8BJI, Flo/F6CWU, Pascal/F5JSD and Maurice/F5NQL. Bruno/F5AGB's and John/F5VHQ's participation is pending. In the 2009 edition, F6KOP will defend its World IOTA Champion 1st place for the 3rd time. QSL via F5CWU, direct or via the French REF-Union Bureau. [F5NQL]

25/07/2009:  W2IY/1  MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, ME -
Mike, W2IY, will be active as W2IY/1 from Mt. Desert island (NA-055, USi ME-021S WLOTA 3777, Hancock county), State of Maine, during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via W2IY, by the Bureau or eQSL. [OPDX Bulletin]

25/07/2009:  W3RFA  SMITH ISLAND, MD -
Steve/W3RFA and Bob/KB3NYX will be active for the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) from Smith island (NA-140, USi MD-003S), Somerset county, Maryland, using the callsign W3RFA. This is a micro-dxpedition. They are getting to the island by sea kayak. All gear will weigh less than 100 lbs ea. 100 Watts with a wire antenna. QSL via home call. [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2009:  W4T  TANGIER ISLAND, VA -
QCWA Chapter 119 will do a combination Special Event Station (History of Tangier Island, VA) and RSGB IOTA Contest effort as W4T from Tangier island (NA-083, USi VA-001S, WLOTA 3049, Accomack county), Virginia, in Chesapeake Bay, USA. Operators mentioned are Vic/W4VIC, Ron/W8RJL, Barry/K5VIP, Clyde/K4CQW, Butch/KE4AZL, Talley/W4TVG, Stu/K4MIL and Terry/KI4RXC. QSL via K5VIP. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW. [NG3K]

25/07/2009:  YMØT  KEFKEN ISLAND -
Ozer, TA2RC will be active as YM0T during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) from Kefken island (AS-159, WLOTA 0691) as a Single-Op/Unassisted/24hr/Low-Power entry. QSL via TA2RC, direct or Bureau. [NG3K]

26/07/2009:  8J12ØTDC/2  MIKOMOTO ISLAND -
Special event station 8J120TDC/2 will be aired July 26-28th, including the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) from Mikomoto island (AS-117, WLOTA 2126) to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Tokyo Dental College. QRV mostly on SSB and CW with an emphasis on 10/15/17/20/40 meters. Mikomoto island lighthouse was selected with IALA to 100 selections of lighthouses particularly important historically of various countries in the world. QSL via the Bureau or QRZ.com. [F5NQL]

26/07/2009:  OHØ/CT1BWW  ALAND ISLANDS -
Marq, CT1BWW and CT0783 will be active from Aland islands (EU-002) as OH0/CT1BWW between July 26th and August 7th. On August 1st they plan to activate Market Reef (EU-053, WLOTA 0542) as OJ0/CT1BWW. QRV 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [NG3K]

26/07/2009:  V31NP  BELIZE -
Per, LA5OPA will be operating from Ambergris Cay (NA-073), Belize, as V31NP from July 26th to August 12th. Mostly QRV on 20m SSB and PSK31. Per will also operate on other bands, when open to Europe using 100 watts with the Buddipole antenna system. QSL via LA5OPA Bureau or direct. [DX World of Ham Radio]

27/07/2009:  OY/IW4BLZ  FAROE ISLANDS -
Maurizio, IW4BLZ will be active as OY/IW4BLZ from the Faroe islands (EU-018) from July 27-29th. QRV 80-6 meters using ICOM IC706 MK2-G 100W and vertical antenna. QSL via home call, direct ($2/SAE) or Bureau. [425 DX News]

29/07/2009:  ZF2GC  GRAND CAYMAN ISLAND -
Dave, W9CGI will be active from Grand Cayman island (NA-016, WLOTA 1042) between July 29th and August 10th. QRV mainly 12m/17m PSK31 and SSB, using under 50W to vertical. QSL via home call, eQSL preferred; direct w/SASE or via the Bureau. Sorry no LoTW. [rsgbiota.org]

31/07/2009:  3DAØSS  SWAZILAND -
David GI4FUM is organising a DXpedition to Swaziland as the result of a request for an amateur radio station at an International scout camp which will run from July 31st until August 11th. The scout camp is near to Manzini. It would be their intention to stay at and operate from Hawane Resort and in addition provide operators for the scout camp on a daily basis. The camp site will use the callsign 3DA0SS but each team member will have their own 3DA0 callsign. The camp site is about an hour's drive away. Team members are David/GI4FUM, Tony/G4LDL, Gerry/M0MVV, Michael/NC4MM and Yuri/UT5EL. During the stay at Hawane there is another DXpedition to Lesotho and team members from that DXpedition might join them. John, 9M6XRO will be transferring to Hawane during the 2nd week of their stay. Further information to follow ... stay tuned! [GI4FUM]

31/07/2009:  SX5SYMI  SYMI ISLAND -
Operators from DRAA (Dodecanese Radio Amateur Association) will activate Symi island (GIOTA DKS-032, IOTA EU-001, MIA MGD-030) between July 31st and August 3rd. Look for activity on all bands/modes. QSL direct only to SV5FRI (QRZ.com). [NG3K]

31/07/2009:  TF/IW4BLZ  ICELAND -
Maurizio, IW4BLZ will be active as TF/IW4BLZ from Iceland (EU-021, WLOTA 2975) from July 31st to August 11th. QRV 80-6m using ICOM IC706 MK2-G 100W and vertical antenna. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [425 DX News]

31/07/2009:  VYØ  THOMSON ISLAND -
Mike, K9AJ and Bruce, KD6WW plan to be active from Thomson island (NA-185, CIsA New One!), offshore Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, as homecall/VY0. QRV from local evening, Friday July 31 through to local morning, Monday August 3. Two stations, CW and SSB, on or near the usual IOTA frequencies. QSL to home calls. [DX World of Ham Radio]

01/08/2009:  AD5ZA/4  SANTA ROSA ISLAND -
Look for Jim, AD5ZA/4 to be active August 1st from Santa Rosa island [aka Okaloosa] (NA-142, USi FL-003S), Florida. QRV 20 and 15 meter BPSK31; activation for PODXS 070 Club. QSL via home call, direct only. [rsgbiota.org]

01/08/2009:  CR2NRA  LAJES LIGHTHOUSE -
Members of the Nucleo de Radioamadores da Armada - NRA, namely Pedro/CU3DI, Alberto/CU3CY, Francisco/CU3AU, Paulo/CU3CC and David/CU3HQ will be active August 1st as CR2NRA from the Lajes lighthouse (ARLHS AZO-010, TWLHD WLH CU-004, WW Loc. HM68LS), Ilha Terceira (EU-175, DIP AZ-003, WLOTA 0524). QRV 80-10 meters, using SSB and CW, between 0800 - 1900 UTC. QSL via CS5NRA (QRZ.com). [CT1BWW]

01/08/2009:  FO/F5PHW  FRENCH POLYNESIA -
PFPHW, Phil has received his assignment for the next two years, starting August, to Tahiti (OC-046, DIFO FO-002, WLOTA 0885), French Polynesia. The callsign will first be FO/F5PHW, but a new one, under local form FO5xx is expected. Phil expects to be issued the FO5xx callsign as soon as possible after arrival. QRV HF, CW/RTTY and a little SSB, with 100 watts into a HF6V + dipôles 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:  MM3KBU/P  INNER & OUTER HEBRIDES -
Paul, M3KBU will be active as MM3KBU/p in the Inner (EU-008) & Outer Hebrides (EU-010) from August 1-16th. QRV mainly on 14.260 Mhz (+/-), SSB. Paul plans on activating the following islands: North Uist (EU-010, IOSA OH02, SCOTIA HI13); South Uist (EU-010, IOSA OH03, SCOTIA HI06); Benbecula (EU-010, IOSA OH04, SCOTIA HI08); Grimsay (EU-010, IOSA OH27, SCOTIA HI10); Berneray (EU-010, IOSA OH05, SCOTIA HI15, WLOTA LH-0756); Eriskay (EU-010, IOSA OH09, SCOTIA HI05); Baleshare (EU-010, IOSA OH26, SCOTIA HI11); Skye (EU-008, IOSA NH07, SCOTIA CN14); and Raasay (EU-008, IOSA NH10, SCOTIA CN24). Check QRZ.com under MM3KBU for updates and times. QSL via M3KBU, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

01/08/2009:  PX8W  AMAPA STATE -
Alex, PY2WAS will be activating Amapa State (one of the 27 Brazilian States, the rarest one) after 12 years without any DX ham activity. Amapa is located in the estuary of Amazonas River in the Amazonic Region. Callsign will be PX8W on August, 1st and 2nd 2009. QRV on 80-10m (WARC included), using CW and SSB. QSL cards must be sent via PY2WAS, directly or bureau. [PY2WAS]

01/08/2009:  SU8LH  MASABB DUMYAT LIGHTHOUSE -
Said, SU1SK and several other SU operators will be active as SU8LH from the Massabb Dumyat west entrance lighthouse (EGY-014, TWLHD WLH SU-004, Admiralty E 6158, WW Loc. KM51WM), on the island of Ras El Bar (Not IOTA) in the Dumyat zone, northern Egypt, between August 1-9th. Activity will be on the HF bands, as well as 6 meters, SSB and CW. QSL via SU1SK. Look for updates to be posted at: www.qsl.net/su1sk/Links.html [SU1SK]

01/08/2009:  TK/F8BBL/QRP  CORSICA -
Laurent, F8BBL will be on vacation to Corsica, main island (EU-014, DIFM TK-001, MIA MCO-001, WLOTA 1390), between August 1-15th. His QTH will be located in the Valinco Gulf, near the city of Olmeto (Department South Corsica/2A, WW Loc. Loc JN41KQ). He will bring his QRP xcvr FT817 and a new MP1 antenna. Activity in HF, mainly CW, with a little SSB in his spare time, using the callsign TK/F8BBL/qrp. On August 8th, he will climb the summit Punta di Buturetu (SOTA TK/TK112, 870m asl, WW Loc. JN41KR) around 1000 UTC on 7.032-cw,10.118-cw,7.096-ssb. Another one day trip to the island of Sanguinaires (EU-104, DIFM TK-002, MIA MCO-022, WLOTA 0098, Loc JN41HV) during the second week is pending, Boat renting, weather and sea conditions permitting. QSL via home call, direct or by the Bureau. [F5NQL]

01/08/2009:  W9I  ERNIE PYLE ISLAND, IN -
Brian, KB9BVN will be active August 1st as W9I to activate Ernie Pyle island (Not IOTA, USi IN-008, WW Loc. EM69NK, Owen County), Cagle's Mill Lake, Indiana, and also to dedicate a memorial commemorating the 109th anniversary of the birth of Hoosier Hero Ernie Pyle. QSL KB9BVN 47 Grassy Dr., New Whiteland, IN 46184-1801 U.S.A. [USi]

07/08/2009:  ND3E/P  REEDY ISLAND + LIGHTHOUSE -
The Air Mobile Radio Operator Society, ND3E will activate Reedy island (Not IOTA, USi DE-001, New Castle county), Delaware, plus Old Reedy Island lighthouse (ARLHS USA-568). QRV from 1700z August 7th to 1900z August 8th on 80, 40, 20 meters using CW, SSB and PSK31. DX can QSL via the Bureau. Others QSL direct to AE3J with SASE. [ARLHS]

07/08/2009:  W8DXI/P  NORTH MANITOU ISLAND -
Some members of The Michigan DX Association, W8DXI will be active August 7-8th from North Manitou island (USi MI-037L, Not IOTA), located in Lake Michigan, Leelanau county, State of Michigan. QRV Phone and CW on 80-10m, including WARC bands. There is the possibility of 6 meter activity (Grid EN65). QSL via W8DXI (QRZ.com). [USi]

09/08/2009:  JD1  OGASAWARA -
Operators Makoto/JI5RPT (JD1BLY) and Yoshihi/JO1LVZ (JD1BNF) will be active from Chichijima Island (IOTA AS-031, JIIA AS-031-003) between August 9-14th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using the satellites, CW, SSB, Digi modes and 2m WSJT EME. QSL via their home callsigns. Log searches will be available on the following Web sites: JD1BLY: www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/ and JD1BNF: www.hattsan.com/ [OPDX Bulletin]

10/08/2009:  OY  FAROE ISLANDS -
Janusz OY/SP6IXF and Mek OY/SP7VC will be operating from the Faroe Islands (EU-018) from August 10-16th. They will be located in IP61 grid square. They plan to operate on 160-2 meters. The 2 meter operation includes meteor scatter (random) FSK441 in Preseides. The HF antenna system will be Spiderbeam, R7 vertical, Inverted L (160 and 80m) and RX beverages. The 6m antenna will be 6 el Yagi and finally 2M5WL Yagi on 2 meters. Power amplifiers will be used on all bands. Mek SP7VC is also going to operate as SP7VC/MM durign their way on a ferry from Denmark via Shetlands to Faroe Islands. Mek will be using IC-706, 4 el. Yagi 2m and vertical on 6m and is going to activate marine squares JO 37,27,17,18,19,09 and IP 80,81,71. QSL cards via their home calls, direct or by the Bureau. [SP5UAF]

14/08/2009:  W4L  ARECIBO LIGHTHOUSE -
The Caribbean Amateur Radio Group (WP4CRG) will be active as W4L from the Arecibo Lighthouse (ARLHS PUR-001, TWLHD WLH KP4-001), Puerto Rico (NA-099, USi PR-006S, WLOTA 2802) from 1200z August 14th to 2359z August 23rd, including the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (August 15-16th). They will operate voice and a station using SSTV on 20 meters. Frequencies: 7.150, 14.225, 18.122 and 28.350 MHz. QSL direct to: CARG, PO Box 140031, Arecibo, PR 00614-0031. [N8OFS]

15/08/2009:  CX/LU9DO  PUNTA DEL ESTE LIGHTHOUSE -
Gabriel/LU5FZ and Juan Carlos/LU9DO will be active for the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (August 15-16th) as CX/LU9DO from the Punta del Este lighthouse (ARLHS URU-008). QSL via home call. [F5NQL]

15/08/2009:  GB2BML  BLAKENEY MARINERS LIGHT -
Bittern DX Group members will be active as GB2BML from the Blakeney Mariners Light (ILLW UK0084, ARLHS ENG-292 [Historic], WW Loc. JO02MW38ah), located in Blakeney, county of Norfolk, England (EU-005, WLOTA 1841), during the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (August 15-16th). QRV all HF bands SSB, CW, RTTY, SSTV AND PSK31, and 2M FM/SSB. QSL via M0CNP, direct or Bureau. [Bittern DX Group]

15/08/2009:  GB4SML  ST. MARY'S LIGHTOUSE -
The Border Rievers ARS will be activating the St Mary's Lighthouse (ILLW UK0021, ARLHS ENG-145, BARLS A2748Y, TWLHD WLH G-026), located on St. Mary's island (EU-011, WLOTA 0408), Whitley Bay, North Tyneside (WAB: NZ37) for the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (August 15-16th). Look for them to be active on all HF bands/modes. QSL via the RSGB Bureau, or M1DZT direct. [Border Rievers ARS]

15/08/2009:  K2BWK/P  SQUAW ISLAND, NY -
Some members of the Squaw Island Amateur Radio Club, K2BWK will be active 1400-2200z on August 15th from Squaw island (USi NY046), Canandaigua Lake, Ontario County, State of New York. Look for activity on or near the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL via WB2GGM, SASE please. [USi]

17/08/2009:  C21TI  NAURU -
Finally DATES CONFIRMED !!! WILL BE ON August 17-23, 2009. According to the Team Leader of the group EA4ATI Dani, are now permanently if, after several postponements due to force majeure, confirmed the dates for the DX.pedition C21TI from the island of Nauru (OC-031, WW Loc. RI39LL). Dani plans to travel back to Spain, to finalize preparations and different shipments of equipment for the DX-pedition. The activity will be in the air as C21TI and be present in all HF bands from 10 to 160 meters + 6 Mts. Where there was a power station and yagi of 7 elements. Further info in due time. All the information of the activity plan of bands and QSL information is available at QRZ.com (www.qrz.com/db/C21TI). [EA3RKR]

21/08/2009:  CT8  FAIAL ISLAND -
Jan/DL7JAN and Egon/DL2IX will be active as CT8/homecall from Faial island (EU-175, DIP AZ-007, WLOTA 1830) August 21-31st. They will be active from 80m to 6m using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via home calls, direct or Bureau. [NG3K]

21/08/2009:  SV9/WB2GAI/P  CRETE -
Ron, WB2GAI is celebrating his Golden Jubilee in amateur radio and will be active again as SV9/WB2GAI/p from the island of Crete (EU-015, GIOTA KRS-005, MIA MGC-005, WLOTA 1400) between August 21st to October 5th. He will operate CW on 80-17 meters. QSL via Bureau. [425 DX News]

04/09/2009:  FO/G3BJ & ZK2BJ  SOUTH PACIFIC VACATION -
Don/G3BJ and Hilary/G4JKS will be on vacation in the South Pacific during September 2009. They will be active as: FO/G3BJ - Austral Islands (Rurutu OC-050 and Tubuai OC-152) from September 4-16th; ZK2BJ - Niue (OC-040) from September 18-25th. Mostly QRV on CW - 3.5 to 28 MHz - no 17m or 12m, using a K3 and a Butternut HF6. QSL direct to G3BJ (QRZ.com). [DX World of Ham Radio]

06/09/2009:  3D2/, T2G, T30G  PACIFIC DXPEDITION/TOUR -
Gerben, PG5M reports that he will be activating three DXCC entities in the Pacific between September 6-27th. His schedule is as follows: September 6-7th - Fiji (OC-016), prefix 3D2; September 8-14th - Tuvalu (OC-015), callsign will be T2G; September 15-16th - Fiji, prefix 3D2; September 17-23rd - Tarawa Island (OC-017), W. Kiribati, callsign will be T30G; and September 24-27th - Fiji, prefix 3D2. The callsign is not known for Fiji, but he has requested 3D2G. This will be an ultra light solo DXpedition and CW only. He will use an Elecraft K3, and a 2x20m doublet plus vertical antennas. QSL via PG5M, by the Bureau or direct. For direct requests, please enclose a minimum of 2 USDs for return postage. More details and updates will be available on: www.dx.to/ [OPDX Bulletin]

08/09/2009:  5B/G3RWF  CYPRUS -
Nick, G3RWF will be active once again from the island of Cyprus (AS-004, MIA MCI-002, WLOTA 0051) as 5B/G3RWF from September 8-22nd. Expect activity on all bands and modes. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [G3RWF]

11/09/2009:  F5KAQ/P  SAINT-NICOLAS ISLAND -
The same Manche area Ham team who were active formerly from Tombelaine (2007) and Brehat (2008) islands are once more on the go. Eight operators, are going to Saint-Nicolas island (DIFM AT-010, WW Loc. IN77XR) in the Glénans archipelago (EU-094), located in French Britanny, commune [county] of Fouesnant (DDCF 29-15, CP 29170), Department Finistère/29 and Province Britanny (DPF 06). They will stay on the island between September 11th and 18th, using the callsign F5KAQ/p and homecall/p. Bands and modes: HF CW by Benoît/F8PDR, Jean-Jacques/ F5NKX, René/F6CMC, Alain/F6ENO; HF digimodes by Denis/F5RJM; HF SSB by Alain/F5HVI Alain/F6ACH, and René/F6CMC. Rolf, F9ZG will concentrate tests and traffic on 144 MHZ and more, up 10GHz, in SSB and ATV. 50Mhz will be aired on SSB and maybe in CW, on 50.200 MHz. QSL manager: F5RJM, direct CBA with envelope and postage (1 IRC or 1 US$ Europe, 1 IRC or 2 US$ elsewhere) or via the French Ref-Union Bureau. [F5NQL]

11/09/2009:  F5KKD/P  BELLE ILE ISLAND -
Look for the Sevran/F5KKD Radio Club to be QRV September 11-14th as homecall/p from Belle Ile island (EU-048, DIFM AT-015, WLOTA 0078, Grid IN87). Operators mentioned are David/F4FDA, Mickael/F4FFZ and Bastien/F4EYQ. They plan to be QRV HF + VHF+ UHF bands. QSL via F5KKD, Bureau preferred. Further information can be found at: iota2009.crxcluster.com/ [F5NQL]

12/09/2009:  N8EQJ/P  KELLY'S ISLAND, OH -
Ed, N8EQJ will be active as homecall/p from Kelly's island (USi OH-001L, Erie county), Ohio, for the OSPOTA (Ohio State Parks On The Air) Contest on September 12 (1600-2400 UTC). He will be QRV on 80, 40 and 6 meters. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [USi]

23/09/2009:  3A/HG3IPA  MONACO -
Gab, HA3JB (SU8BHI), will be active as 3A/HG3IPA between September 23-30th. Activity will be good for the Hungarian International Police Association Award (HA-IPARC Award). For details on the award, visit: www.ha3jb.com/ . He also plans to be an entry in the CQWW RTTY DX Contest (September 26-27th). Also, a new online log search is available at: www.ha3jb.com/onlinelog . Those who send for a QSL, please write your E-mail address on your card, and he will advise you by E-mail when your QSL arrives. QSL via HA3JB: Gabor Kutasi, H-8601 Si=F3fok, P.O.Box 243, HUNGARY, EUROPE. [OPDX Bulletin]

24/09/2009:  PJ2/PA1FJ  CURACAO -
Look for Fred, PA1FJ to be active as PJ2/PA1FJ from the island of Curacao (SA-006, WLOTA 0942) between September 24th and October 7th. QSL via home call either direct, by the Bureau or eQSL. [rsgbiota.org]

26/09/2009:  MSØWRC  ISLE OF BARRA -
Steve/G0MTD, Paul/M1PAF, Mark/M0WCR and Glyn/M3XUH plan to be active from the isle of Barra (EU-010, IOSA OH11, SCOTIA HI02, WLOTA 3126) as MS0WRC from September 26th to October 3rd. QRV all HF bands but mainly 80, 40, 20 and 17m SSB. Some portable / mobile operation to activate rare WAB squares. QSL direct to G0MTD or via bureau to either MS0WRC or G0MTD. [rsgbiota.org]

26/09/2009:  ZF2SX  CAYMAN ISLANDS -
Members of the Missouri DX/Contest Club and possibly other operators will be active from the Cayman islands (NA-016) as ZF2SX during the CQWW RTTY DX Contest (September 26-27th). Operators mentioned are Jim/W4JO, Ron/K4SX and guest op Rob/W6BO. More details are forthcoming. QSL via K4SX. [ODPX Bulletin]

27/09/2009:  J79ZG  DOMINICA -
Babs, DL7AFS and Lot, DJ7ZG will be QRV as J79ZG near the town of Calibishie, island of Dominica (NA-101, WW Loc. FK95HN) from September 27th till October 15th, 2009. They will be active from 80 to 6m mainly in RTTY, PSK, SSB, CW (6m). They will look specially for JA-stations. QSL via the Bureau to DL7AFS. Further information and online log search can be found at: www.qsl.net/dl7afs/ [DL7AFS]

29/09/2009:  TX5SPA  TUBUAI ISLAND -
Les, SP3DOI reports that a DXpedition to French Polynesia will take place between September 28th and October 22nd. Woj/SP9PT, Les/SP3DOI, Jan/SP3CYY, Joe (SWL) SP9-31029 together with their guest Michael, FO5QB will be working between September 29th to October 12th from Tubuai (OC-152, DIFO FO-126), Austral Archipelago, as TX5SPA. They will also be active between October 16th and 22nd from Nuku Hiva (OC-027, DIFO FO-023, WLOTA 2030), Marquesas Archipelago, as TX5SPM. They are planning to be active on CW, SSB, RTTY (maybe PSK31). Suggested frequencies: CW - 1.827, 3.505, 7.005, 10.105, 14.025, 18.075, 21.025, 24.895, 28.025; SSB - 1.842, 3.795, 7.075, 14.190, 18.145, 21.295, 24.940, 28.490; RTTY - 7.040, 10.143, 14.080, 18.103, 21.080, 24.923, 28.080 MHz. The QSL manager of the expedition is going to be Wojciech SP9PT. Further information can be found at: fo2009sp.superhosting.pl/ [SP3DOI]

03/10/2009:  3D2/C  CONWAY REEF -
Hans, DK9KX (ex-3D2CR), reports that it has been 20 years since the first activation of Conway Reef (3D2CR), but he is happy to announce another DXpedition to that remote and lonely island will take place between October 3-11th. There will be 7 operators, and they will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Sorry, NO EME or digital modes on 6m. No callsign was announced, but more info is forthcoming on a Web site. [OPDX Bulletin]

03/10/2009:  N6RNO  TEHAMA COUNTY, CA -
Rick "The Rhino", N6RNO will be active from Tehama county (Grid CN80) for the California QSO Party (October 3-4th). No entry category was given. There is the possibility of 6 meter activity. QSL via home call. [N6RNO]

04/10/2009:  LX/PA6Z  LUXEMBOURG -
Operators Jan/PA0JED, Herman/PA0TEN, Harry/PA1H, Arend/PA2AWU, Peter/PA2PKZ, Dick/PA4VHF, Frans/PA5CA, Jelmer/PA5R, Han/PE2HG and Dervin/PD9DX will be active October 4-10th from Wiltz, Luxembourg, using the callsign LX/PA6Z. QRV 160-10m (WARC included) using CW, SSB and PSK31. They will also have a 6 meter station in operation for meteor scatter and WSJT. QSL is via PA9M, direct or bureau. Further info and log search at: http://www.pa6z.nl/lx_2009/ [NG3K]

09/10/2009:  K4M  MIDWAY ISLAND -
A multi national team of 19 operators will activate Sand island (USi OI-011S, Grid AL18) Midway islands (OC-040) in October 2009. The US Fish & Wildlife Service has authorized amateur operation from this rare US entity for only a 10 day period between October 9th and 19th, its first radio activity in almost 10 years. Team members are AA4NN, EA1DR, EA1IR, DJ9ZB, K9CT, KH7U, KI6TVS, KL2A, N1DG, N4PN, N4XP, N6GQ, N7CQQ, WB4JTT, W6KK, W6OSP, WA7NB, W8CAA, W8GEX, WA8NJR and OK1KT. Off site support is being provided by AA1V, W5DNT and W6XA. Activity will be on 160 meters to 6 meters with 5 to 6 stations. A web site has been established and can be found at: www.midway2009.com/ . Updates will be published on the web site as they become available. [N4XP & WB4JTT]

10/10/2009:  TY1MS  BENIN -
In close cooperation between the DAGOE Foundation, Mercy Ships and 5 Dutch radio amateurs, a new DXpedition is on its way. The special callsign of the "Benin 2009 Radio Expedition" will be TY1MS which will take place between October 10-27th from Grand Popo, Benin. Operators mentioned are Ad/PA8AD, Arie/PA3AN, Henk/PA3AWW and Bas/PD0CAV. As mentioned earlier, the team will also participate in the 2009 CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th). QSL Manager is PA3AWW (direct or by the Bureau). An online QSL REQUEST service will be available. PLEASE NOTE: QSL cards that are requested via direct mail or InterNet, will be shipped around Christmas 2009. The main purpose of this DXpedition is to raise funds for a Mercy Ships project in Benin, provide help to the charity project and activate Benin on HF. Look for more details about the TY1MS DXpedition, the project and Mercy Ships at: www.benin2009.com/ [OPDX Bulletin]

17/10/2009:  6V7Q  SENEGAL -
Seb, F8IJV will be on his honeymoon from Le Calao, Somone, Senegal, between October 17th and November 1st. He plans to be active in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th). He will try to operate before and after the contest as 6V7Q on 160-6 meters, mainly on SSB and the Digital modes. He will be operating from Jean-Francois, 6W7RV, QTH in La Somone. QSL via F8IJV. More details will be forthcoming. [OPDX Bulletin]

19/10/2009:  CYØ  SABLE ISLAND -
Randy/N0TG, Murray/WA4DAN and Ron/AA4VK will be active from Sable island (NA-063, CIsA NS-004, WLOTA 0758) as homecall/CY0 from October 19-26th. The CY0 Team has adjusted the date of arrival on Sable Island to enable the Team to provide CY0 to contesters during the CQWW Phone contest weekend from October 24-25. They plan to be QRV 160-10 meter CW, SSB and RTTY. At times there will be two stations on SSB and one on CW. At other times there will be two stations on CW and one on SSB. They plan to install three Butternut vertical antennas as well as a strategically placed yagi antenna. QSL all calls via N0TG. Further information and updates will be available on their Web site at: www.cy0dxpedition.com/ [NG3K]

19/10/2009:  VK7ACG  TASMANIA -
Chris, G0WFH, will be active as VK7ACG from Tasmania (OC-006, WLOTA 0068) between October 19th and November 17th. 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 160/80/40 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 October 19th and November 7th. Activity will be holiday style on 80-10 meters, mainly on RTTY, PSK and SSB. QSL via DL2FAG, direct or Bureau. [OPDX Bulletin]

20/10/2009:  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 1417, WW Loc. GN17TC) from October 20-27th, including a Multi-Single entry in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th). Outside the contest, they will be active 160-6 meters. QSL via home calls, direct or Bureau. Further information at: www.kv1j.com/fp/october09.html [NG3K]

20/10/2009:  J68JA  ST. LUCIA -
John, W5JON will once again be operating from the hilltop QTH overlooking the Caribbean Sea, and Marigot Bay, St. Lucia (NA-108, WLOTA 1336, Grid FK93). He will be QRV October 20-30th as J68JA on 160-6 meters (including 60m), including a Single-Op/All-Band entry in the CQWW SSB Contest (October 25-26th). Equipment: 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. [NG3K]

21/10/2009:  VP5  PROVIDENCIALES -
Jack, N2VW will be active from the VP5JM Hamlet on Providenciales island (NA-002, WW Loc.FL31VS) from October 21-28th, including entry in the CQWW SSB Contest (October 25-26th) possibly using a special call. Outside the contest he will be signing VP5/N2VW on all bands and modes, 160-6 meters. QSL via home call.

22/10/2009:  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 October 22nd and November 9th. They plan to operate from Tanga Island (OC-102) as P29VCX (QSL via SM6CVX) October 22-26th; Green Island (OC-231) as P29VLR (QSL via SM6CVX) October 27-31st; and Woodlark Island (OC-205) as P29NI (QSL via G3KHZ) November 2-9th. 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]

22/10/2009:  PZ  SURINAME -
Mike, AJ9C will be active from Paramaribo (WW Loc. GJ25JT), Suriname, October 22-29th. Callsign will be announced when it is assigned. QRV 160-6 meter CW/SSB/RTTY, including an entry in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th). QSL to home call AJ9C SASE/USD for return postage. [NG3K]

22/10/2009:  VP2V  ISLAND OF TORTOLA -
Steve/KN5H and Art/N3DXX will be active as VP2V/homecall from the island of Tortola, British Virgin Islands (NA-023) from October 22-25th, including a Multi-Single entry in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th) using the callsign VP2V/KN5H. Before the contest they will be active on all bands using CW and RTTY. [NG3K]

24/10/2009:  6W1RY  SENEGAL -
Look for Al, F5VHJ to be active from Senegal as 6W1RY during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via home call either direct, by the REF Bureau or LoTW. [NG3K]

24/10/2009:  E2ØWXA  THAILAND -
Chai, E20WXA will be active from Bangkok, Thailand, during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m)/Low-Power entry. QSL direct or the HS Bureau. [NG3K]

24/10/2009:  E21YDP  THAILAND -
Dej, E21YDP will be QRV from Bangkok, Thailand, during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th) as a Single-Op entry. QSL direct only. [NG3K]

24/10/2009:  IG9R  LAMPEDUSA ISLAND -
Luigi, IK8HCG will be active as IG9R from Lampedusa island (AF-019, IIA AG-001, MIA MI-126, WLOTA 2312), African Italy, during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th) as a Single-Op entry. QSL via home call. [NG3K]

31/10/2009:  CEØY/  EASTER ISLAND -
Operators Stan/SQ8X and Vicky/SV2KBS are planning to be active as CE0Y/homecall 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 October 31st and November 15th. Plans are to have two stations on the air. They understand that Easter Island is not on most wanted lists, but there is a demand by some European stations to work CE0Y (this will be their main goal). More details will be forthcoming. [OPDX Bulletin]

08/11/2009:  ZL4/DL2FAG  NEW ZEALAND -
Karl, DL2FAG will be active sporadically from the South island of New Zealand (OC-134, WLOTA 0342) as ZL4/DL2FAG between November 8-18th. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters, mainly on RTTY, PSK and SSB. QSL via DL2FAG, direct or Bureau. [OPDX Bulletin]

11/11/2009:  P29VCX  D'ENTRECASTEAUX ISLANDS -
Hans, SM6CVX plans to be active from the D'Entrecasteaux islands (OC-116) as P29VCX from November 11-13th. QSL via home call. [425 DX News]

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 November 15th to December 3rd, including a M? entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 28-29th) 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.

18/11/2009:  5WØKH  SAMOA -
Karl, DL2FAG will be active from Apia, Upolu Island (OC-097, WLOTA 1944), Samoa, as 5W0KH between November 18-30th. Activity will be holiday style on 80-10 meters, mainly on RTTY, PSK and SSB. QSL via DL2FAG, direct or Bureau. [OPDX Bulletin]

24/11/2009:  XRØZN  JUAN FERNANDEZ ISLAND -
A Multi National Team will be QRV from Juan Fernandez island (SA-005, DICE ICE-004, WLOTA 0153) as XR0ZN between November 24th to December 3rd, including a M? entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 28-29th). Team members include Marco/CE6TBN, Rag/LA6FJA, Arne/LA7WCA, Terje/LA8BCA, Ole/LA6EIA, Paul/LA5FJA and Yuri/RA0FU. QRV all bands/modes. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW after 6-9 months after the DXpedition. Further information will be available at: www.la6fja.eu/dx/XR0ZN/ [NG3K]

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) March 25th through April 5th, 2010. Operation will be 160m-10m CW, SSB and RTTY. More on the QSL info and calls as they are issued. [NG3K]