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31/03/2004:  ZD8I  ASCENSION ISLAND -
Ian, G8WVW, and his family are moving to Ascension Island (AF-003) and will be there until June 2008. He has been allocated the call sign ZD8I (Zulu Delta 8 India) and will be active using SSB on the bands from 20 MHz to 50 MHz. An Icom IC-2KL will be arriving on the island in May 2004 together with an Optibeam OB9-5E for HF and a 6-element Tonna for 50 MHz. QSL via G4LTI. [GB2RS]

18/07/2006:  J28JA  DJIBOUTI -
Jean-Claude will sign J28JA from Djibouti starting July 18th for the next two years, stay ending on June 2008. He will be very active with 100 Watts and a vertical on 20 and 17 meter CW and SSB. QSL via F5JFU: Pierre Desseneux, Le Bourg, 58140 ST. Martin du Puy, France. [DXNL]

29/08/2006:  3XD2Z & 3XM6JR  BOKE, GUINEA -
Serge/UA6JR (3XM6JR) and Alex/RW3AZ (3XD2Z) will be active again from Boke, Guinea, starting August 29th "for the next few years". They will operate on 160-6 meters CW, SSB and RTTY, plus PSK and SSTV (3XM6JR). Serge also plans to operate from IOTA groups AF-096 and AF-051 during his stay, while a special call sign (3XY3AZ) is supposed to be used in contest activities. QSL 3XM6JR via UA6JR and 3XD2Z via RW3AZ. [425 DX News]

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]

03/01/2007:  R1AND  NOVOLAZAREVSKAYA BASE -
Wally is QRV as R1AND from the Russian Novolazarevskaya Base (AA U-08, WAP RUS-09), Queen Maud Land (AN-016). Activity of late has been on 20 meters around 1700 UTC, 40 meters around 0030 UTC and 30 meters around 2100 UTC. QSL via RU1ZC. [ARRL DX News]

05/01/2007:  V73NS  ISLAND OF ROI-NAMUR -
Neil, V73NS, will again be active from the Island of Roi-Namur (OC-028), Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, around January 5, 2007 and stay there until sometime in 2009. Activity will be mostly CW on 160-6 meters. QSL direct (Neil Schwanitz, Box 8341, APO, AP 96557 USA) or by the bureau c/o WD8CRT. His web site can be found at www.qsl.net/v73ns/ . QSL's for 2003 to 2005 QSO's are ok to the same address. [K1XN]

17/03/2007:  9Q1TB  D.R. CONGO -
Philippe will be QRV as 9Q1TB from Kinshasa beginning March 17th. Length of stay was not mentioned. QSL via SM5DQC, direct only. [ARRL DX News]

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]

23/08/2007:  J28OO  DJIBOUTI -
Darko, T95A is on a work assignment in Djibouti and expects to be there for at least one year. He plans on setting up a station in the near future and will be operating as time permits. The call sign J28OO has been issued to him and the QSL route will be via K2PF. [425 DX News]

10/09/2007:  5X1AB  UGANDA -
Arik, EK6DO (ex YI/EK6DO and 5H3AA) has been active since September 10th as 5X1AB from Kampala, Uganda. Length of stay is unknown at this time. QSL via K6EID. [425 DX News]

15/09/2007:  C91R  MOZAMBIQUE -
Rodrigo, CT1BXT is QRV as C91R from Maputo, Mozambique until August 1st. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters, with an emphasis on the lower bands. QSL via home call. [ARRL DX News]

15/09/2007:  R35NP  NORTH POLE-35 STATION -
Adam, KC4/K2ARB reports that Mike/RW1AI will be QRV as R35NP from the North Pole-35 ice drifting station between September 20, 2007 and August 2008. Look for activity on all bands, mainly CW. QSL via RW1AI, direct or bureau. [F5NQL]

26/09/2007:  T61AA  AFGHANISTAN -
Ross, T61AA has been active on 20m SSB today (September 26th), for approx 60 minutes. His QTH is Faizabad, Afghanistan. Ross is ex-VK1UN/VK8UN, 4W6UN and EX1UN. He is operating an IC-7000, Tokyo Hi-Power HL-1.5KFx amp, Palstar AT-AUTO tuner into a Cushcraft R6000 vertical. He also has a Double Extended Zepp. Ross hopes to have a 2 el 20m Moxon and 8 el 6m beam shortly. The old YA prefix is no longer in use, so T6 is now Afghanistan's official prefix. His operations are good for DXCC. QSL via T61AA (Ross, PO Box 99, World Trade Centre, Victoria 8005, Australia) [K1XN & GOLIST]

09/10/2007:  ET3JA  ETHIOPIA -
Joe, OK3AA will be QRV from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as ET3JA starting October 9th for about one year. He has been active on 17 meter SSB just before 1500z. He has also been active on 20 meter SSB from around 1530z to 1800z. QSL via home call (see ET3JA at QRZ.com). [ARRL DX News]

18/10/2007:  HFØPOL  HENRYK ARCTOWSKI BASE -
Marek, SP3GVX has been back to he Polish "Henryk Arctowski" scientific station (AA SP-01, WAP POL-01) on King George Island (WLOTA LH-0312), South Shetland Islands (AN-010) since October 18th, and will remain there for all of year 2008. Expect him to be active as HF0POL when his workload permits. QSL via SP3WVL. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW. [425 DX News]

21/10/2007:  V55SRT  NAMIBIA -
Jack, V51KC will be using the special Strange Radio Team (www.strangeradioteam.com/) call sign V55SRT from Okahandja, Namibia, starting October 21, 2007 and ending September, 2008. QRV on all bands, using SSB, RTTY, BPSK and PSK-31. QSL via IZ8EDJ. [F5NQL]

01/11/2007:  HI5/EA4ATI  DOMINICAN REPUBLIC -
Dani, EA4ATI is now stationed in the Dominican Republic (NA-096, LH-2974). He is active as HI5/EA4ATI and will remain there for one year at least. QSL via direct to EA4ATI. [425 DX News]

20/11/2007:  YI9MI  IRAQ -
As the Iraqi government has reopened the amateur radio service as of November 20th. Look for Scott, AD7MI/YI9MI will be active November 20, 2007 to May 15, 2008 from US Army Camp Taji, Iraq, using the call YI9MI. QRV 80-10m using SSB, CW, PSK-31 and RTTY. QSL via the Bureau to AD7MI or QSL direct: MAJ Scott Hedberg 3 BN, 2 BDE, 9 DIV MiTT, TAJI, IRAQ, APO, AE 09378, USA. [NG3K]

23/12/2007:  VKØAG  CASEY ANTARCTIC BASE -
Operator Graham, VK0AG arrived at the Richard Casey base (AA VK-02, WAP AUS-02, AN-016), on December 23rd. Length of stay is unknown at this time. QSL via VK2JLX. More details to follow. [F5PFP]

23/12/2007:  YA/IZ1BWB  AFGHANISTAN -
Salvatore, YA/IZ1BWB, is positioned in Kabul and has been QRV since December 23rd. He will remain there until August, 2008. He is regularly working for about two hours starting around 0830 UTC. His equipment consists of a FT-897D with 100 watts and a folded dipole. He has been spotted in CW on 20m already. QSL via his home call, direct or bureau. [DXNL]

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]

29/01/2008:  LU2ZD  PRIMAVERA BASE -
Horacio, LU4DXU reports that George is on the air as LU2ZD from the Primavera Base [Army] (AN-016, AA LU-13, WAP ARG-09), Antarctica. QRV on all bands with rhombic and amplifier. QSL direct to LU4DXU (QRZ.com). [F5PFP]

29/01/2008:  YI9PT  IRAQ -
The Stafford (VA) DX Association announces that one of its members (Radar, K2PT) has obtained a license and will commence operation from the green zone in Baghdad, Iraq, immanently as YI9PT. Activity will be on 160-10m. There are several other hams in the green zone and they hope this station to be a club effort involving several nationals and Iraqi hams. All QSL requests go to N4XP. Further info at: www.stafford-dx-association.org/ [N1DG]

01/02/2008:  T6AB  AFGHANISTAN -
Sigfrido (aka 7Q7RS and 5H0RS) will be active starting February 1st as T6AB from Kabul, Afghanistan. QRV primarily on SSB. Length of stay is unknown at this time. QSL via IT9YVO (Antonello Scauso, P.O. Box 34, 98057 Milazzo, ITALY). [425 DX News]

07/02/2008:  FO/KHØPR  GAMBIER ISLANDS -
Yoshi, JJ8DEN has gone QRT from Pitcairn island and is now heading for Oeno, then Gambier. He plans to be QRV from the Gambier Islands (OC-063) as FO/KH0PR, but only with solar power at his accommodation making for limited operation. QSL via JJ8DEN (Yoshitake Izumi, 7 Minami-24 Nishi-1 Obihiro-city, Hokkaido 080-0011 JAPAN) with SASE 2US$ or 1IRC, Envelope 115*140 or more. [JJ8DEN]

20/02/2008:  T61AA  AFGHANISTAN -
Ross, VK1UN is getting QRV on EME soon from Afghanistan (Grid MM57) on 2m and 6m EME. The old YA prefix is no longer in use, so T6 is now the official prefix of Afghanistan. Ross, T61AA has been active on 20m SSB today, for approx 60 minutes. His QTH is Faizabad and will be there for up to 2 years. Present equipment is a Tokyo high power amplifier for HF/6m and also a new Acom for HF and 6m. Small antenna on 2m now (2x8ele), but will grow as werather permits. QSL via the information at QRZ.com. [F5NQL]

27/02/2008:  WA2YUN/KH9  WAKE ISLAND -
Colin, WA2YUN is on work assignment on Wake Atoll (OC-053, USi OI-012S, WLOTA LH-2293) probably until the end of 2009. QRV mainly on 60m, but also on 20m, 17m and 30m. He will be operating as time permits as WA2YUN/KH9. QSL via K2PF. [K2PF]

17/03/2008:  YI9HW  IRAQ -
Carlos, N4THW is going to return to Al-Falluja, Iraq, and should be active again as YI9HW on 160-10m soon. Length of stay is unknown at this time. QSLs via his home call N4THW (QRZ.com). [DX Newsletter]

17/03/2008:  BY  CHINA -
Red, W6ALC will stay in China for three weeks starting on March 17th. He has the permission to operate from the contest station B7P in Foshan, Guangdong, China (WW Loc. OL63na). Red also plans to visit the new club station (Fo-Shan Amateur Radio Club) BY7OK in Foshan. QSL via operator's instructions. [DX Newsletter]

19/03/2008:  9Q/SM7RME  DR CONGO -
Thorbjorn, SM7RME has been working in the Republic of the Congo since late 2007 and on March 19th he finally received his operating permission. He expects to show up as 9Q/SM7RME during his spare time, and to remain there for a few more months. QSL via home call. [425 DX News]

26/03/2008:  9N7JO  NEPAL -
Stig, LA7JO plans to be back in Nepal as 9N7JO, on and off between March 26th to June 30th. He will leave Nepal at the end of June, with his assignment there ending. Since January, 2005 he has made 77,000 QSOs as 9N7JO, on SSB, CW, PSK31 and RTTY, from 160-6m. QSL direct, info at: www.qsl.net/la7jo/9n7jo.html [MMMonVHF]

27/03/2008:  A7/GØMKT  QATAR -
Bill (aka Kelly), NM7H will be QRV from Doha, Qatar, as A7/G0MKT from late March until the middle to end of June. Activity will be on 40 to 6 meters using mostly CW with some SSB and PSK. QSL 100% via the bureau for non-contest QSO's or via NM7H (QRZ.com). [ARRL DX News]

27/03/2008:  JX9JKA  JAN MAYEN -
Svein, LA9JKA (JX9JKA) will be "very active" from Jan Mayen (EU-022, Grid IQ60) from March 27th through October 8th. He plans to operate SSB and digital modes on 160m-70cm, plus 2m EME. QSL via home call. [F5NQL]

31/03/2008:  JD1BMM  MINAMI TORISHIMA -
Masa, JA6GXK will be QRV as JD1BMM on Minami Torishima [Marcus Island] (OC-073) from March 31st to May 22nd. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters. QSL via bureau. [ARRL DX News]

12/04/2008:  YI9WV  IRAQ -
Kitch, WD6V, is now active as YI9WV possibly until late November (2008) unless he receives an extension. He is currently operating near Fallujah, using a dipole antenna and a low power radio (FT-817) but is expected to receive another rig soon and will be able to run 100 watts. Activity is limited to his free time, mainly on CW and PSK31, but may operate SSB at times and possibly RTTY. QSL YI9WV via NI5DX, by the Bureau or direct (w/SASE & 1 USD/1 IRC). [OPDX Bulletin]

15/04/2008:  5X1DX  UGANDA -
Michael, PA5M will be active starting April 15th from Uganda as 5X1DX. The main reason for his stay is his work for the UN World Food Program. Operations will be in spare time only, most likely during his local evenings or weekends. QSL via PA7FM. [WTDXA]

16/04/2008:  TI/DK6AO  COSTA RICA ISLANDS -
Klaus, DK6AO will be back in Costa Rica from April 16th to May 17th signing TI/DK6AO. He will try to activate IOTA islands in the NA-191 and NA-117 groups. Main activity will be on weekends. Klaus prefers 17 (+ 20) meter band. QSL via home call after he returns home. Check at QRZ.com. [DK6AO]

17/04/2008:  EY8/F4EOH  TAJIKISTAN -
Jean Bernard, F4EOH will be active as EY8/F4EOH, on 20 meters SSB, from Dushanbe, Tajikistan, between April 17th and the end of August 2008. QSL direct (http://nomenclature.ref-union.org/) or according to other instructions. [F5NQL]

29/04/2008:  5X7FN  GRAND CAYMAN ISLAND -
Franz, DC7NF will be active from Uganda as 5X7FN from April 29th until the end of June. QRV on 40 and 20 meter SSB. QSL via home call when he returns home. [DX Newsletter]

06/05/2008:  TO4Gxx  GLORIOSO - (Postponed)
After many years of effort the permissions to operate as TO4Gxx (TBA) from the Glorioso Islands (AF-011, WW Loc. LH38PK) have been granted. This operation will take place between May 6th and June 6th. For the moment the operators are Pascal/F5PTM, Freddy/F5IRO, Stéphane/TT8SS, Christian/5U5U, David/F8CRS, and Yves/F5PRU. They will try to have 3 or 4 stations. QSL via F5OGL, direct or bureau. Further information can be found at glorieuses2008.free.fr/ [F6AJA]

08/05/2008:  F5JNE/P  BELLE ILE EN MER -
Francois, F5JNE will be active as F5JNE/p from Belle Ile en Mer (EU-048, DIFM AT-015, also count for WLOTA LH-0872) from May 8-21st. He plans to operate mainly CW during his evenings. QSL via home call, bureau preferred. [425 DX News]

09/05/2008:  ZS8T  MARION ISLAND -
Petrus, ZS6GCM will be active as ZS8T from Marion Island (AF-021) between May 9, 2008 and May 1, 2009. Look for activity on all bands and modes. Complete information can be found at zs8t.net/ . QSL via LZ3HI, direct or bureau. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW after the DXpedition. [425 DX News]

10/05/2008:  9A/DL1MAJ  KORCULA ISLAND -
Alex, DL1MAJ (with his family) plan to visit Korcula Island (9A, EU-016 IOCA CI-041, ACIA-767, CIA-19, MIA MC-163, LH-1315) for one week between May 10-24th. The IOCA Group hope Alex will find free time for ham-activity. QSL via home call. [9A6AA & DE0MST]

10/05/2008:  GJ4ICD  ISLE OF JERSEY -
Geoff, G4ICD will be active again from the Isle of Jersey (EU-013, WLOTA LH-0818) as GJ4ICD from May 10th for 7/10 days. He will have a couple of FT897s and other equipment and will run a beacon on 50.140 MHz (WW Loc. IN89WF). Look for activity on HF, with focus on 6 meters. QSL via home call. [MMMonVHF]

10/05/2008:  KJ5XX/KH6  KAUAI ISLAND -
Ron, KJ5XX will be active as KJ5XX/KH6 from Kauai Island (USi HI-003S, WLOTA LH-1761), Kauai County, Hawaii (OC-019) from May 10-16th. QRV primarily on 20m. Also may be on 17, 15 and 10m depending on band conditions. QSL via eQSL.cc to KJ5XX/KH6 or direct to KJ5XX (QRZ.com) [rsgbiota.org]

12/05/2008:  9A/OO6N  LOSINJ ISLAND -
Frans, ON6KN will be active holiday style as 9A/OO6N from Losinj Island (EU-136, ACIA-116, CIA-25, IOCA CI-058, MIA MC-204, WLOTA LH-4295) between May 12th and 24th. QSL via ON6KN, direct or bureau. [425 DX News]

14/05/2008:  5Z4DX  KENYA -
Steffen, 5Z4DX will be active from Shanzu beach, Kenya, between May 14th and June 11th. Expect activity on all bands and modes. He also plans to activate Wasini Island (AF-067) May 25th and 26th. QSL direct to his Iceland address (Frank Steffen Gast, Eskifirdi, 735 Eskifjoedur, Iceland). [RSGB IOTA]

14/05/2008:  OJØ/OG3A  MARKET REEF -
Pasi, OH3WS/OG3A will be active as OJ0/OG3A from Market Reef (EU-053, also count for WLOTA LH-0542, ARLHS MAR-001, WLH OJ0-001) between May 14th and 17th. QRV 7-14 MHz, in his spare time. QSL via OH3WS. [NG3K]

15/05/2008:  3V8SS  TUNISIA -
Operators Zoki/Z33F and Momo/Z31MM will be active from Sousse at the 3V8SS Tunisian Scout Club Station between May 15-26th. Activity will be on all bands, including 30/17/12 meters and on all modes (RTTY/PSK/CW/SSB/SSTV). There will also be activity on 2 meters. Also, Zoki, Z33F, plans to be a Single-Op/Single-Band (80m) entry in CQ WW WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th), and Momo, Z31MM, will be in the EU PSK Contest (May 17-18th). QSL 3V8SS via IZ8FWN. For more info, please visit the following web page: www.mdxc.org/3v8ss and www.z33f.blog.com.mk/ [OPDX Bulletin]

15/05/2008:  9A/IZ4BBF  SVETI NIKOLA ISLAND -
Alessandro, IK4ALM and Sergio, IZ4BBF will be active as 9A/homecall from the island of Sveti Nikola (EU-110, ACIA-16, IOCA CI-118, MIA MC-414, WLOTA LH-3152) from May 15-19th. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [425 DX News]

15/05/2008:  9XØA  RWANDA -
Rich, WA3FPK will be in Rwanda for three weeks starting May 15th. He has been issued the call 9X0A and he plans to be active in his spare time, mainly on 20 metres SSB, especially during his last week in the country. QSL via KA1CRP. [425 DX News]

15/05/2008:  M/H.C.'s  ST. MARY'S, ISLES OF SCILLY -
Starting the afternoon of May 15th until May 23rd a French team led by Tony, F8ATS will go to St Mary's, Isles of Scilly. On May 15th (2000z-2230z) they plan to be QRV from Penzance (WW Loc. IN79JX), and the Lizard Point (Cornwall) lighthouse (ARLHS ENG-068, WLOTA LH-1841), both on 144 MHz (50W and 2x4el) and 40m (50W with battery and mobile vertical antenna). On May 16th they will take the boat to St. Mary's Island, Isles of Scilly and they hope to be active the same day, in the evening. Between May 15th until May 18th, focus will be on VHF and up, using CW and SSB. On the other days the traffic will be shared HF and VHF and up, from St. Mary's Island (EU-011), and the Scilly Lighthouse (ARLHS ENG-146, WLOTA LH-0408, WW Loc. IN69UV). End of the expedition on May 23rd, in the morning. On the way they will be either F5KEE/p or /m and M/F5KEE/p or /m from mainland England (EU-005, WLOTA LH-1841). Working frequencies: CW - 1.811, 3.511, 7.011, 10.111, 14.011, 18.071, 21.011, 24.891, 28.011, 50.201, 144.091 and 432.051 MHz; SSB - 1.845, 3.781, 7.081, 14.251, 18.151, 21.251, 24.951, 28.491, 50.211, 144.281 and 432.191 MHz. QSL via the bureau or direct to Tony, F8ATS (see QRZ.com). [F5NQL]

15/05/2008:  SV5/DF7XE  KOS -
Hellmuth, DF7XE will be active from the island of Kos (EU-001, MIA MGD-016, WLOTA LH-1730) as SV5/DF7XE from May 15-28th. He hopes to be able to set up a good antenna in the hotel area. QSL via home call, bureau preferred. [rsgbiota.org]

16/05/2008:  IF9LI  LEVANZO ISLAND
The Egadi DX Team and ARI di Trapani are organizing an operation to take place from Levanzo Island (IIA TP-009, MIA MI-050, WLOTA LH-1918) in the Egadi group (EU-054) from May 16-18th. The operators (Rino/IT9FXY, Momo/IT9GNG, Enzo/IT9ECQ, Sal/IW9FRA, Mimmo/IW9GTD, Pippo/IW9GNV and possibily Gastone/I4GAS) will be active as IF9LI on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters using SSB, PSK31 and RTTY, and they will also give 6m a try. A side trip to Il Faraglione (EU-054, IIA TP-013, MIA MI-277) is being planned. QSL direct to IT9FXY. [425 DX News]

16/05/2008:  JA1  HACHIJO ISLAND
JA1UNS/1, JI1PLF/1, 7N1GMK/1, 7L4PVR/1, 7N4VPS/1 plan to be active from Hachijo Island (IOTA AS-043, JIIA AS-043-003, WLOTA LH-0436), JA1 South Izu group, from May 16-19th. QRV 1.9 to 28 MHz and 50 MHz using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via their home calls, direct or bureau. JIIA Award information at: www3.ocn.ne.jp/~iota/newpage61.htm [JI6KVR]

17/05/2008:  3D2A  MALOLO LAILAI ISLAND -
Eddie/VK4AN, his son Raj/VK4FRAJ and others (pending) plan to be active from Malolo Lailai Island, Mamanuca Group (OC-121) as 3D2A from May 17-31st. QRV 160-6m using CW, PSK31, RTTY and SSB. They will use 3 rigs - 2 FT-450AT + ALS-500M amps and FT-100 for 6-m beacon/QSOs. Suggested frequencies are - CW: band edge + 2 to 5KHz; SSB: 3795 7095 14195 18145 21295 24925 28495; RTTY: 7042 10112 14082 18102 21082 28082; PSK31: 7042 10112 14072 18102 21072 28072; 6-m Beacon: 50105, also CW/SSB QSO)'s. Focus will be on digital modes and the WARC bands, plus a Multi-2 entry in the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th). QSL via VK4AN, direct/bureau/LoTW. Logs will be uploaded daily to: hosenose.com/logic/logcheck/default.aspx [NG3K]

17/05/2008:  4U1UN  UNITED NATIONS HQ -
Roger/G3SXW and Johnny/LA5IIA will be QRV as 4U1UN on May 17th and 18th, with an emphasis on the low bands. QSL via HB9BOU. [ARRL DX News]

17/05/2008:  F1UGK/P  CASTLE OF GAZEAU -
Pascal, F1UGK/p will be active for European Castles Weekend (May 17-18th) from the Castle of Gazeau (DFCF 79-150), located in the commune of Sainte Ouenne (CP 79220), canton of Champdeniers St Denis (DDCF 79-08), Department Deux Sèvres/79, Province of Poitou Charentes (DPF 19). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [F1UGK]

17/05/2008:  F4AQG/P  CASTLE VIEUX VERNÈGUES -
Christophe, F4AQG/p will be active for European Castles Weekend (May 17-18th) from the Castle of Vieux Vernègues (DFCF 13-038, WW Loc. JN23OQ), commune of Vernègues (CP 13116), canton of Eyguieres (DDCF 13-09), Department Bouches-du-Rhone/13, Province of Cote-d'Azur (DPF 20). Look for activity on 40 and 20 meters. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [F4AQG]

17/05/2008:  F4EWU/P  CASTLE MUSEE TOURNON SUR RHONE -
Look for J.Louis, F4EWU/p to be active May 17-18th from the Castle musee of Tournon Sur Rhone (first time activation), Department Ardeche/07, Province of Rhone-Alps (DPF 22). QRV in HF and VHF. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [F4EWU]

17/05/2008:  F4FIU/P  MOULIN DU DIABLE -
Look for Bruno, F4FIU/p to be active May 17th from the Mill of Diable (DMF 59-060), Department Nord/59, Province of Nord Pas de Calais (DPF 16). Main activity on 40 and 20 meters. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Radioamateur.org]

17/05/2008:  F8BUO/P  CASTLE DU HERRENFLUEH -
Pascal, F8BUO/p will be active May 17-18th from the Castle du Herrenflueh (DFCF 68-036), Department Haut-Rhin/68, Province of Alsace (DPF 01). Activity on 80 and 40 meter SSB, with some CW. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Radioamateur.org]

17/05/2008:  KØCMH/P  HOWELL ISLAND, MISSOURI -
Craig, K0CMH/p plans to activate Howell Island (USi MO-002R), St. Charles County, Missouri, either May 17th, or May 31st, or June 7th, or June 14th between the hours of 1300-2330 UTC. Because of the access difficulties due to river stages, Craig has obtained four dates from the Missouri Conservation Commission to perform this activity (it required a special use permit). QRV on 40 meters, 30 meters, 20 meters and IRLP via IRLP node 3453 (St. Louis and Suburban Radio Club repeater 146.085 MHz). QSL via home call (QRZ.com). [USi]

17/05/2008:  TMØIL  ST-HONORAT ISLAND -
Giovanni/IK1WEG, Davide/IW1DQS, Gerry/IZ1DSH, Giorgio/IZ1DXS, Riccardo/IZ1GDB, Willy/IZ1HGM and Claudio/IZ1JMV will be active May 17-18th with three stations from St. Honorat, Lerins Islands (EU-058, DIFM ME-014 for the French Islands Award). Should their requested call (TM0IL, QSL via IZ1HGM) not be issued in time, they will operate as F/homecall. All of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau. [425 DX News]

17/05/2008:  W5BCS  TEXAS ISLANDS (USI) -
The Bryan, Texas, Amateur Radio Club W5BCS will be qualifing three new Texas islands for the US Islands Award program on May 17th from 1300-2000 UTC. Operators Garland/K5VY and Don/WB5CKO will be QRV from Snake Island (USi TX-055, Burleson County), Rock Island (USi TX-056, Washington County) and Deer Island (USi TX-057, Washington County). All three islands are located in Somerville Lake. Main activity will be on 40 and 20 meters, on or near the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL via W5BCS (QRZ.com) [USi]

17/05/2008:  ZF2LJ  GRAND CAYMAN ISLAND -
Jim, W6NRJ will be on vacation to Grand Cayman Island (NA-016, also count for WLOTA LH-1042) from May 17-22nd. He will be active holiday style (from the beach) as ZF2LJ, with emphasis on the WARC bands as propagation permits. Dennis, N6KD will also join Jim during this time slot; his ZF call and QSL info to follow. QSL ZF2LJ via W6NRJ, bureau or direct (QRZ.com). [NG3K]

18/05/2008:  F5IRC/P  CASTLE OF CAMPAGNAC -
Juan, F5IRC/p will be active for the European Castles Day on May 18th from the Castle of Bois Himont (DFCF 76-071), commune of le Bois Himont (CP 76190), canton of Yvetot (DDCF 76-5) Department Seine-Maritime/76, Province of Haute-Normandie (DPF 11). Activity will be mainly 40 and 20 meter SSB. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Radioamateur.org]

18/05/2008:  F5KEM/P  CASTLE OF CAMPAGNAC -
The Radio Club F5KEM will active May 18th as F5KEM/p from the Castle of Campagnac (DFCF 24-014), located in the commune of Sarlat, Department Dordogne/24, Province of Aquitaine (DPF 02). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [F5OVZ]

18/05/2008:  F5KKD/P  CASTLE OF LA FOSSÉE -
The Radio Club of Sevran, F5KKD/p will be active May 18th from the Castle of la Fossée (DFCF 93-013), commune of Sevran (CP 93270), canton of Sevran (DDCF 93-31), Department Seine Saint Denis/93, Province of Ile de France (DPF 21). Operators mentioned are Fred/F5OZK, Jean/F6AOD and Jean-Louis/F1AGW. Main activity will be on 40 and 20 meters. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [F1AGW]

18/05/2008:  F5KRY/P  CASTLE CORNES D'URFÉ -
The radio-club of St-Etienne (F5KRY) will be active from the Château des Cornes d'Urfé, Department Loire/42, Province of Rhône-Alpes (DPF 22) on European day, May 18th. It has never been activated on HF or VHF; it will be a first time activation. They invite you to come to discover the history and some photographs on the web site at: radioamateur42.over-blog.com/ [F0EXF]

18/05/2008:  F5NLX/P  CASTLE OF LA PÉROUSE -
Jean-Marie, F5NLX/p will be active for the European Castles Day on May 18th from the Castle of la Pérouse (DFCF 73-131), Department Savoie/73, Province of Rhône-Alpes (DPF 22). QRV starting 0730z on 40 meter SSB, then QSY to CW in the afternoon. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Radioamateur.org]

18/05/2008:  F6KHI/P  CASTLE OF SENONCHES -
The Radio Club of Mainvilliers, F6KHI will be active for the European Castles Day on May 18th as homecall/p from the Castle of Senonches (DFCF 28-081, WW Loc. JN08MN), located in the city of Senonches (CP 28250), canton of Senonches (DDCF 28-22), Department Eure-et-Loir/28, Province Centre (DPF 07). QRV on 80, 40, 20, 15, 10 and 2 meters. Operators include Tony/F5RAB, Thomas/F4BCG, Christian/F6AXN and others. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Radioamateur.org]

18/05/2008:  F8BMN/P  CASTLE GILLET -
Jean-François, F8BMN/p will be active for the European Castles Day on May 18th from the Castle Gillet (DFCF 59-047), commune of Hautmont (CP 59330), canton of Hautmont (DDCF 59-69), Department Nord/59, Province of Nord Pas de Calais (DPF 16). Look for activity on 40 and 20 meters. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Radioamateur.org]

18/05/2008:  F8CKS/P  CASTLE LA BOURGONIE -
Freddy, F8CKS/p will be active May 18th from the Castle La Bourgonie (DFCF 24-098), Department Dordogne/24, Province of Aquitaine (DPF 02). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [F8CKS]

18/05/2008:  TM4DGJ  FORT OF VILLIERS -
The Radio Club F5KFF will be active for the European Castles Day on May 18th using the special call sign TM4DGJ, in memory of their friend Alain (F4DGJ). They plan to activate the Fort of Villiers sur Marne (DFCF 93-002). Each QSO will be confirmed with a special QSL card. The QSL will be dispatched via F5KFF. [Radioamateur.org]

19/05/2008:  V63DX  POHNPEI ISLAND -
Shoji, JA7HMZ will make his regular trip to Pohnpei Island (OC-010, WW Loc. QJ96CX), Micronesia, in May using the call sign V63DX. QRV May 19-24th on all bands and all modes, including 6 meters. QSL via his home call, direct or by the JARL bureau. [NG3K]

20/05/2008:  DH1TS/P  AMRUM ISLAND -
Thomas, DH1TS will be active as homecall/p from Amrum Island (EU-042, N-18 for the German Islands Award, WLOTA LH-2464) from May 20-30th. Look for activity on 80-10 meters. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

20/05/2008:  JW/DJ3KR  SVALBARD -
Juergen, DJ3KR will be QRV from Spitsbergen Island (EU-026, WLOTA LH-0125) as JW/DJ3KR from May 20-26th. QSL to home call. [ARRL DX News]

20/05/2008:  OH1/SM5ELV  KUUSKAJASKARI -
Look for Kent, SM5ELV to be QRV May 20-21st from Kuuskajaskari (EU-173) using the call sign OH1/SM5ELV. He is there on a business tour, so activity will be in his spare time. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

21/05/2008:  8P9TS  BARBADOS -
Darren, G0TSM will be on holiday to the island of Barbados (NA-021, WLOTA LH-0999) from May 21st to June 1st. He will be active as 8P9TS; his operating time will be limited and he will focus on 6 meters and CW, with 100 watts into a 5-element yagi for 6m and wires for the HF bands. He also plans to be active as 8P2T during the CQ WW WPX CW Contest. QSL via G0TSM (e-mail requests for bureau cards can be sent to qsl@g0tsm.com). [425 DX News]

21/05/2008:  C6AYM  NEW PROVIDENCE -
Look for Eric, K9GY to be active May 21-26th as C6AYM from New Providence Island [Nassau] (NA-001, LH-1115, WW Loc. FL15HB), Bahamas. QRV on 80-10m CW and 6m SSB/CW, including a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th). QSL via K9GY. [NG3K]

21/05/2008:  GB1SRI  RATHLIN ISLAND -
Rudo/OM5FM, Vlado/OM7CA and Robert/GI0NCA will be active from Rathlin Island (EU-122, also count for WLOTA LH-0283), Ireland, using the call sign GB1SRI from May 21-25th. QRV 80-10 meter CW and SSB, depending on conditions. They expect to run two stations with some VHF for local QSOs. QSL via OM5FM, direct of via the OM bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

21/05/2008:  VP5/KØOK, VP5E  PROVIDENCIALES -
Bob, K0OK will be active May 21-28th as VP5/K0OK from Providenciales Island [aka Provo] (NA-002). He will also participate in the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th) using the call sign VP5E. Outside the contest look for activity on all bands, including 6m (100w into M2-7el at 30ft). QSL VP5/K0OK via home call, direct (Robert D Novak, 26502 Esteban Mission, Viejo, CA 92692-3355 USA) or LoTW. QSL VP5E via K0OK either direct, bureau or LoTW. [rsgbiota.org]

22/05/2008:  FJ/AC8G  ST. BARTHELEMY -
Look for Harry, AC8G to be active as FJ/AC8G from St. Barthelemey Island (NA-146, WLOTA LH-0377) from May 22-27th. QRV SSB only 160 to 6 meters. Please avoid asking for band changes, schedules and other interruptions especially if he is running well. Exceptions would be if 12, 10 or 6 meters are open to nearby islands. QSLs from Stateside SASE ony. Others SASE or bureau OK. Do not send cards to FJ bureau. A week or so after return home Harry hopes to have the log posted to LOTW. [NG3K]

22/05/2008:  VP9/VE3DZ  BERMUDA -
Yuri, VE3DZ will be active as VP9/VE3DZ from the island of Bermuda (NA-005, also count for WLOTA LH-0201) from May 22-28th, including a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th). Outside of the contest, look for Yuri on RTTY, PSK and SSB. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

23/05/2008:  J48IS  THASOS ISLAND -
Mike, DF3IS will be active May 23-28th from Thasos Island (EU-174, MIA MG-124, LH-4186 [Nisos Thasos]), Greece, using the call sign J48IS. He will also participate in the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th) using the same call. QSL via his home call, direct or bureau - NO E-QSL !!! [NG3K]

23/05/2008:  KH2  GUAM ISLAND -
Lee, HL1IWD (as KH2/K1IWD) and and Harry, WX8C (as KH2/WX8C) will be operating from the island of Guam (OC-026, USi GU-003S, WLOTA LH-0064) from May 23-26th, including a Multi-Single entry in the CQWW WPX CW Contest as KH2/WX8C. QSL via home calls. [425 DX News]

24/05/2008:  4U1VIC  UNITED NATIONS -
Operators Jef/ON4ACA, Stefaan/ON4FG, Luc/ON4IA, Karel/ON5TN, Fred/ON6QR, Marcel/ON6UQ and Jun/JH4RHF plan to be active as 4U1VIC from United Nations, Vienna during the CQ WW WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th), as a Multi-2 entry. They have no QSL route yet, but will update the information when they have a QSL manager. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  CT9M  MADEIRA ISLAND -
Operators OM3GI, OM3NA, OM3LA, OM3RM and OM7JG will be active from Madeira Island (AF-014, DIP MA-001, WLOTA LH-0053) as CT9M for the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th), as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via CT3EE. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  D4C  CAPE VERDE ISLANDS -
Jurgis, LY2CY will be active from São Vicente Island (AF-086, WLOTA LH-1976), Cape Verde, as D4C during the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via IZ4DPV, direct or by the bureau. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  E77DX  BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA -
Operators E74IW, E75DX, E77EY, E77DX, T90R and T98U will be active from Bosnia & Herzegovina as E77DX during the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via OE1EMS or T98U. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  EE8Z  CANARY ISLANDS -
Jim, N6TJ will be active from the Canary Islands (AF-004) as EE8Z during the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th), as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via VE3HO. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  EF8M  CANARY ISLANDS -
Valery, RD3AF will be QRV as EF8M from Las Palmas Gran Canaria (DIE S-005 for the Spanish Islands Award, LH-0969) Canary Islands (AF-004) during the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th), as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via RX3DU. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  GBØPIA  PIEL ISLAND -
A Mini Dxpedition to Piel Island (EU-005) by members of the CQ CQ Portable Group, UK, will take place May 24th and 25th using the special call sign GB0PIA. Operators include John/M0JFE, Ian/2E0EDX, Brian/2E0OYG, Nathan/2E0OCC, Greg/2E0RXX, Sean/2E0BAX and Liam/M3ZRY. They plan to be QRV 160m-70cm (no 30m). Of course band conditions will determine which will be used. Equipment will consist of FT817 rigs with 80w linear for HF and various antenna systems. Various radios for 2m, 6m and 70cm, with beams and verticals. On 6m they will monitor 50.150 USB and 51.500 USB. On 2m the frequencies will be 145.500 and 144.300 USB. The 70cm frequency will be 433.500 MHz. Piel Island lies half a mile (1 km) off the southern tip of the Furness Peninsula in the administrative county of Cumbria (WW Loc. IO84JB, WAB square SD26). This operation will also count for the Piel Island 14th Century Castle (CASHOTA reference G/151/C). Further information and updates, can be found at: www.hamuniverse.com/pielislanddxpedition.html [M0JFE]

24/05/2008:  IR9Y  SICILY -
Operators Marcello/IT9ABY, John/IT9DQM, Sal/IT9HUV and Joe/IT9RBW will be active as IR9Y from Sicily (EU-025, IIA SC-001, MIA MI-107, WLOTA LH-1362) during the CQ WPX CW Contest as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via IT9ABY. [OPDX Bulletin]

24/05/2008:  J49XF  CRETE -
Dick, G3URA will be signing J49XF from the island of Crete (EU-015, WLOTA LH-1400) for the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  JT1BV  MONGOLIA -
Naran, JT1BV pans to be active from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL direct only (QRZ.com). [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  LX7I  LUXEMBOURG -
A team of operators will be active from Luxembourg as LX7I for the CQWW WPX CW Contest, as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via LX2A. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  LZ9W  BULGARIA -
Members of the Bulgaria Contest Team will be active from Bulgaria as LZ9W during the CQ WW WPX CW Contest as a Multi-Multi entry. QSL via LZ9W by the bureau. [OPDX Bulletin]

24/05/2008:  M7A  ENGLAND -
Operators Mindaugas/LY4L and Jay/LY4Y will be active from England (EU-005, WLOTA LH-1841) as M7A during the CQ WW WPX CW Contest, as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via M0NRC. [OPDX Bulletin]

24/05/2008:  MJØLON  ISLE OF JERSEY -
Lars, DF1LON will be active from the isle of Jersey (EU-013, WLOTA LH-0818) as MJ0LON during the CQ WW WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via DF1LON. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  OHØ  ALAND ISLAND -
Operators OH0/PA2A (Steve), OH0/PA2AM (Wim), OH0/PA0VHA (Hans), OH0/PA3BAG (Jack), OH0/PA3ALK (Wil) and OH0/PB5A (Teun) will be active May 24th to June 6th from Aland Island (EU-002, also count for LH-1373). Activity will be on 160-2m, with three stations running at the same time, using SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK31, including an entry in the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th). They will also be on 6m and 2m during aurora, tropo or ES. QSL via home calls, or direct only, with SAE, to PA0VHA (H. Vernhout, Ph. de Goedestraat 54, 3132 XR Vlaardingen, The Netherlands). Further info can be found at: www.pa2am.nl/aland/index.htm [PA2AM]

24/05/2008:  OHØZ  ALAND ISLAND -
Look for Ari, OH5DX to be active from the Aland Islands (EU-002, LH-1373) as OH0Z during the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band (or Single-Band 20m)/High-Power entry. QSL via W0MM. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  TF3CW  ICELAND -
Look for Siggi, TF3CW to be QRV from Iceland (EU-021, WLOTA LH-2975) during the CQ WPX CW Contest as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m) entry. QSL via LX1NO. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  VB3E  ONTARIO, CANADA -
Look for Ron, VA3RVK to air special call sign VB3E during the CQ World Wide CW WPX Contest. QSL via VA3RVK, direct (Ron Vander Kraats, 9 Jopling Avenue South, Islington, ON M9B 3P4, Canada) or via the VE3 QSL bureau. [RAC]

24/05/2008:  VC2M  QUEBEC, CANADA -
Gilles, VE2TZT will be active as VC2M from Ile Bizard (QC-027 for the Canadian Islands Award), Quebec, during the CQ WPX CW Contest. QSL via VE2TZT direct or bureau. [RAC]

24/05/2008:  WP3C  PUERTO RICO -
Alfredo, WP3C will be active during the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th) from Puerto Rico (NA-099, WLOTA LH-2802) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via W3HNK. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  XW1B  LAOS -
Look for Bruce, XW1B to be active from Vientiane, Laos, during the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th), as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m) entry. QSL via E21EIC. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  YE1ZAT  INDONESIA -
Operators Joz/YD1JZ, Terry/YC1KAF, Yon/YB1CCF, Hery/YB1KAR and Arif/YE1AA will activate the Bekasi DX Contest Club station YE1ZAT during the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th), as a Multi-Single entry. The club station is located in Bekasi, West Java (OC-021, also count for WLOTA LH-1660), Indonesia. QSL via YE1ZAT (QRZ.com). [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  ZD7X  ST. HELENA ISLAND -
Tom, KC0W will be active from St. Helena Island (AF-022) as ZD7X during the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th), as a Single-Op/Low Power entry. QSL via W0MM (see QRZ.com). [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  ZF2AM  GRAND CAYMAN ISLAND -
John, K6AM will be active from Grand Cayman Island (NA-016, also count for WLOTA LH-1042) as ZF2AM for the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th), as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via K6AM, direct or bureau or LoTW. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  ZM2M  NEW ZEALAND -
Operators Lee/ZL2AL, Stan/ZL2ST, Mike/ZL2FAR and Peter/ZL2LF will be active from New Zealand [North Island] (OC-036, WLOTA LH-0069) as ZM2M during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th) as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via ZL2AL. [OPDX Bulletin]

25/05/2008:  JW5LJA, JW7FJA  SPITSBERGEN ISLAND -
Lars, LA5LJA will be active JW5LJA and JW7FJA from Spitsbergen Island (EU-026, WLOTA LH-0125) from May 25th to June 1st. Look for activity on all HF bands, using CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL both calls via LA5LJA, bureau preferred and also direct. [rsgbiota.org]

25/05/2008:  V4/9H3TI  ISLAND OF NEVIS -
Reiner, DL2AAZ will be active from the island of Nevis (NA-104) as V4/9H3TI from May 25th to June 15th. QRV 80-10m, using CW and SSB, with 100 Watts to gp and dipole antennas. QSL via DL2AAZ, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

27/05/2008:  ISØ/DL6ZFG  SARDINIA -
Look for Rolf, DL6ZFG to be active as IS0/DL6ZFG from the island of Sardinia (EU-024, IIA SD-001, MIA MIS-035, WLOTA LH-1608) between May 27th and June 9th. Activity will be all bands and modes, but he will use mostly 40 and 20 meters. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

27/05/2008:  T32XG  CHRISTMAS ISLAND -
Haru, JA1XGI will be QRV May 27th to June 3rd from Kiritimati (Christmas) Island (OC-024), East Kiribati, as T32XG. He plans to operate 40, 30, 20, 17 and 15 meter CW, SSB and digital modes. Also Haru will be on the air from T30 & T31 as his 2nd trip this coming November, 2008. QSL via his home call, direct or by the bureau. [NG3K]

27/05/2008:  XX9  MACAU -
Tomas, LY1F will be QRV May 27-29th from Macau as XX9xx (TBA). This will be irregular holiday style operation, mainly CW on the higher bands. QSL route to be confirmed later. [NG3K]

29/05/2008:  8S6KOS  N. KOSTER ISLAND -
Look for Tomas/SM6XMY, Sten/SM6MIS, Magnus/SM6WET, Janne/SM6YOF, Bengt/SM6UQL, Pierre/SA6AOA and Rick/SM6U to be active from Nord Koster Island (EU-043) using the call sign 8S6KOS between May 29th to June 1st. QRV all bands and modes. QSL via SM6WET. Further information can be found at: sector7.nu/8s6kos/ [rsgbiota.org]

29/05/2008:  SD20  HOLMÖN ISLAND -
Mario/DL5ME and Guenter/DG3HWO will be active as SD20 from Holmön Island (EU-135, also count for WLOTA LH-0613) from May 29th to June 2nd. QRV using CW and SSB on 40, 30, 20 and 17 meters, with Butternut-Vertical and Spiderbeam. QSL via SD2O, QRZ.com address only. [DL5ME]

30/05/2008:  4O/HA9RT  MONTENEGRO -
Joska, HA9RT will be active as 4O/HA9RT from Budva, Montenegro, between May 30th and June 6th. He plans to operate mainly CW on the HF bands. QSL via home call. [425 DX News]

30/05/2008:  EG8FOR  EL HIERRO ISLAND -
The Grupo DX Teide (GDXT) will be active as EG8FOR from El Hierro Island (AF-004, DIE S-015 for the Spanish Islands Award) and Orchilla Lighthouse (FEA D-2836, ARLHS CAI-066, WLOTA 2005, WW Loc. IL07WR, DME 38901) from May 30th to June 1st. The group will dedicate this activation of Orchilla Lighthouse to Don Carmelo Heredia D.E.P. who was the first lightkeeper in 1933. Operators include Angel/EA8BFH (SSB/VHF), Jose/EA8ARG (SSB/Digital) and Luis/EA8AY (CW). QRV 40-2 meter CW, SSB and PSK31, using TS-480 at 100 Watts for CW, FT-897 and FT-840 at 100 Watts for SSB and Digital. Antennas will be Spiderbeam portable 5 bands, Moxon for 20m and 30m, Delta Loop Array for 40m and G5RV. Suggested frequencies: CW - 7015, 10106, 14028, 18073, 21028 kHz; SSB - 7095, 14185, 18165, 21290 kHz; 6m 50.145 MHz USB and 2m 145.245MHz SSB. QSL via EA8NQ, direct (QRZ.com) or by the bureau. Further information can be found at: introfor.grupodxteide.com/ [EA8NQ]

31/05/2008:  CT7LHx  PORTUGUESE LIGHTHOUSES -
CT7LH Algarve Lighthouses Activity: The ADXG - Algarve DX Group will avtivate seven (7) lighthouses simultaneously on May 31 and June 1, 2008. 28 operators will be distributed by special calls and lighthouses as follows: CT7LHR from Lighthouse of Vila Real de Santo Antonio (ARLHS POR-057, DFP FAL-07, WW Loc. IM67HE) with operators CT1AUO, EA7TV and EA7AC. CT7LHF from Lighthouse Torre da Igreja da Fuzeta (ARLHS POR-074, WW Loc. IM67DB) with operators CT1EVE, CT1EUB and CT1ETX. CT1LHM from Lighthouse Cabo de Santa Maria (WLOTA LH-0144, ARLHS POR-013, DFP FAL-06, WW Loc. IM66BX) with operators CT1GPQ, CT1EHX, CT1EPS, EA7AH, CT2FPE and CT2IPG. CT7LHZ from Lighthouse of Alfanzina (ARLHS POR-001, DFP FAL-05, WW Loc. IM57SC) with operators CT2IHP, CT1FNT, CT1EWX and CT1FDU. CT7LHA from Lighthouse Ponta do Altar (ARLHS POR-044, DFP FAL-04, WW Loc. IM57RC) with operators CT1GFK, CT5JJY, CT2FZY and CT2HTN. CT7LHP from Lighthouse Ponta da Piedade (ARLHS POR-042, DFP FAL-03, WW Loc. IM57QC) with operators CT1IUA, CT2IOV and CT2JBK. CT7LHV from Lighthouse Cabo de Sao Vicente (ARLHS POR-012, DFP FAL-01, WW Loc. IM57MA) with operators CT1DVG, CT1ERY, CT2GFJ, CT1ASU and CT1GZL. QRV 40m, 30m, 20m, 17m, 15m, 6m (St Maria LH) using CW, SSB and RTTY. There will be a free Award to all who contact all 7 special calls during activity. QSL via CT1GFK or via email. All information can be found at: ct7lh.no.sapo.pt/ or by email ct7lh@sapo.pt [DE0MST]

31/05/2008:  GØUIH/M  WALNEY ISLAND -
Steve, G0UIH will once again attempt to activate Walney Island (EU-005) between May 31st and June 2nd using the call sign G0UIH/M. QRV mainly on 20/17/15m, but also 40m using a IC706mk2G, 400Watts and an Outbacker Perth Vertical. This activation is a reschedule from May 3rd. QSL direct to home call. [rsgbiota.org]

31/05/2008:  SV5/OZ6B  RODOS ISLAND -
Ben, OZ6B will be QRV May 31st to June 7th as SV5/OZ6B from Ialyssos village on Rodos Island [aka Rhodes] (MIA MGD-028, WLOTA LH-0045), Dodecanese Islands (EU-001). He plans to focus on 20 meter SSB. QSL via home call. [NG3K]

31/05/2008:  TK/IK2UWA  CAVALLO ISLAND -
Dan, IK2UWA will be active as TK/IK2UWA from Cavallo Island (EU-164, DIFM TK-003, MIA MCO-004) between May 31st and June 6th. QRV using CW and SSB on 40-10 meters. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

01/06/2008:  4W6R  TIMOR LESTE -
The Union de Radioaficionados Españoles, URE, (The Spanish Amateur Radio League) is proud to announce a project in East Timor to take place in June 2008, using the call sign 4W6R. URE's Radiosolidarity Department will organize an Amateur Radio DXpedition, combined with activities to promote Amateur Radio including the donation and setting up of a complete amateur radio station at the University of Dili. Operators include Angel/EA1QF (CW/Digital), Txema/EA5BWR (CW/SSB/Digital), Eugene/EA4KA (CW), Pere/EA3CUU (CW), Jose/CT1ERC (SSB/Digital) and Jose/EA4DB (CW/SSB/Digital) will be active from Dili, Timor Leste (OC-148, WLOTA LH-0019) for two weeks in June. They plan to operate CW, SSB and other modes using two stations, and to pay special attention to 6 meters. QSLs will be via EA4URE, direct (EA4URE, P.O. Box 220, 28080 Madrid - SPAIN) or by the bureau. Further information and updates can be found at: www.ure.es/hf/eadx/expediciones/4w2008/home.php?lang=en [MMMonVHF & URE]

01/06/2008:  OJØ  MARKET REEF -
Eric, SM1TDE reports that Market Reef/OJ0 (EU-053) and lighthouse (ARLHS MAR-001, TWLHD WLH OJ0-001, WLOTA LH-0542, Admiralty C4472) will be activated by a Swedish team during the first week of June, 2008. They plan to be QRV 160-2m, CW/SSB/RTTY/WSJT, also active on satellites. Call sign(s), operators as well as QSL-routes to be announced. Stay Tuned! [NG3K]

02/06/2008:  JW5E  SPITSBERGEN ISLAND -
Bouke/PA0ZH and Rene/PE1L will be active from the JW5E station located at Longyarbyen, Spitsbergen Island (EU-026, WLOTA LH-0125, WW Loc. JQ78TF) from June 2-15th. EME activity on June 4-9th. Equipment will be TS2000, 2xGI7B, MGF1302 and 2 x XP20. They will also be active on 6 meters with 100 watt and a 4 element yagi, fixed to Europe. QSL via PA0ZH (QRZ.com). Further information can be found at: www.emelogger.com/svalbard/ [MMMonVHF]

04/06/2008:  GM3USR/P  ISLE OF YELL -
Look for Gordon, G3USR to be QRV June 4-8th from the isle of Yell (EU-012, IOSA SH-03, SCOTIA SI-20), Shetland and Fair Isles, using the call sign GM3USR/p. Operating 100W SSB only on 40-6m. Locator will be IP90JM or nearby. 40m antenna will be a vertical or dipole, HF a 5 band Spiderbeam and 50Mhz a 3 element yagi. QSL via G3USR, direct preferred but bureau ok. [rsgbiota.org]

05/06/2008:  OH2/DL5ME  EMSALÖ ISLAND -
Mario, DL5ME will be active from Emsalö Island (EU-135) as OH2/DL5ME from June 5-8th. QRV using CW and SSB on 40, 30, 20 and 15 meters. He will be running 100 Watts to a Butternut-Vertical, if possible Spiderbeam too. QSL via DH5MM (QRZ.com address only). [DL5ME]

06/06/2008:  6MØW/4  PAEGYA ISLAND -
Operators 6K5AQY, 6K5AYC , 6K5BHZ, 6K5ALT, DS5AJT and HL5BMX will be active as 6M0W/4 from Paegya Island (AS-060), South Korea, from June 6-8th. QRV 80-10m, using CW, SSB and Digital modes. This operation also counts for Paekya Do lighthouse (ARLHS SKR-022, WLOTA LH-3386). QSL via HL5BMX, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

06/06/2008:  IA5/ON7ARQ  ISLAND OF ELBA -
Patrick, ON7ARQ will spend his holidays on the Island of Elba (EU-028, IIA LI-001, MIA MI-022 WLOTA LH-0609), June 6-16th, using the call sign IA5/ON7ARQ. QRV on HF-20m/50W/dipole + 6m/10W/Vertical + 2M/20W/4ele + 0.7m/5W/Vert. + 0,23m/2W/16ele, ATV/23cm/2W or 20W/16ele, with TS50 kenwood HF+ITU FT817+FT290+FT690. The weekend QRV in VHF Contests. QSL via home call, direct of bureau. [F5NQL]

07/06/2008:  VP2MDD  MONTSERRAT -
Graham, M0AEP will be active from the island of Montserrat (NA-103) as VP2MDD from June 7-19th. QRV 80-10 meters with 200W and Carolina Windom. Also on 6M with 5 element yagi and 100W. QSL via M0AEP, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

08/06/2008:  FG5KC/P  TERRE DE BAS -
The Radio Club Guadeloupe FG5KC (acra-radioclub.site.voila.fr/) will operate portable from Terre de Bas (DIFO FG-009), Iles de Petite-Terre (NA-102) on June 8th. If you have trouble finding it on the map, look halfway between La Desirade and Marie Galante. As a bonus, the island has a lighhouse valid for the WLOTA program (LH-0339), also ARLHS GUA-006 and TWLHD WLH FG-005. [WC6DX]

09/06/2008:  TFx/DL2VFR  ICELAND TOUR -
Ric, DL2VFR plans to be active from various locations of Iceland (EU-021, WLOTA LH-2975) using the call signs TF1/, TF5/ and TF6/homecall between June 9-19th. He also plans to activate Hrisey Island (EU-168) from 1800z June 10th to 1200z June 12th. QRV 80-10m using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via DARC bureau to home call. Further information at: www.iota-expedition.com/ice08/ice08.html [DL2VFR]

10/06/2008:  DL4AO/P & OZ/DL4AO  RUEGEN & BORNHOLM ISLAND -
Heinz, DL4AO will be active as DL4AO/p from Ruegen Island (EU-057, O-07 for the German Islands Award) and as OZ/DL4AO from Bornholm Island (EU-030, BO-001 for the Danish Islands Award, WLOTA LH-2203) between June 10th and 26th. He will operate in his early morning and late afternoon hours, mostly on 20 meters. While on Bornoholm he will also operate on 6 meters, using CW and SSB. All of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau. [425 DX News]

11/06/2008:  FH/DK7LX  MAYOTTE ISLAND -
Georg, DK7LX will be active holiday-style as FH/DK7LX from Mayotte Island (AF-027, DIFO FH-001, WLOTA LH-0376) between June 11-23rd. He will be QRV mostly using CW, on all bands with an emphasis on 30/40/80m. Antennas will be vertical-arrays as well as dipoles. QSL via home call. Further information can be found at www.dk7lx.mayotte.2008.ms/ [NG3K]

12/06/2008:  GBØTI  LUNGA ISLAND -
The Grantham ARC (www.garc.org.uk) will be active as GB0TI from Lunga Island (IOSA FL-07, SCOTIA CS-37) in the Treshnish group (EU-108) from June 12-17th. Look for activity on all HF bands, including 6 meters. All of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via bureau (your return cards are not required). The QSL manager for those who need a direct card is G0RCI. [425 DX News]

15/06/2008:  EA6/DD9HK  MALLORCA ISLAND -
Matthias, DD9HK will be active as EA6/DD9HK from Mallorca Island (EU-004, DIE E-021, MIA MB-004, WLOTA LH-1902) from June 15-19th. QRV holiday style on 160-6 meter SSB, with Icom IC7000 100 Watt and dipole. QSL via home call. Further information can be found at: www.dd9hk.de/ea6-dd9hk.htm [NG3K]

15/06/2008:  SD1B/6  TJORN ISLAND -
Bernd, DL8AAV will activate Tjorn Island (EU-043), Sweden, as SD1B/6 from June 15-28th. Look for activity on the HF bands, on or near the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL via home call, direct or by the bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

15/06/2008:  K5JYD/P  POINT BOLIVAR LIGHTHOUSE -
Larry, K5JYD reports that he will be able to activate the Point Bolivar lighthouse (ARLHS USA-069), Texas, for 3 or 4 days in June after Ham-Com (June 13-14th), using an OHR 20m QRP rig and an end fed wire for 20m, CW of course. He is not a member of ARLHS, but will be there. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [K5JYD]

18/06/2008:  HBØ/ON4IPA  LIECHTENSTEIN -
A group OM's from the UBA sections GNT, WLD, TRA and DNZ will be QRV June 6th to July 5th from the Chalet Barsüla and the campground Mittagsspitze in Triesen (WW Loc. JN47TC), Liechtenstein, with the call HB0/ON4IPA using SSB, CW and RTTY on all HF bands 160m-10m. Operators mentioned are Eddy/ON6ZV, Martin/ON4PO, Jose/ON5SD, Fernand/ON6UF, Peter/ON4TO, Noel/ON4APU, Rene/ON6OM, Bart/ON3BA, Michel/ON3SMS and Matihieu/ON8DB. The catering will be done by Carine/ON6ZV's XYL and Micheline/ON6OM's XYL. QSL via ON6ZV, direct or bureau. Other IPA calls to look for during the first week of July as ON4IPA and OO6P (QSL ON6ZV, direct or bureau). Detailed information about the DXpediton and associated award can be found at: www.on6om.be/hb0-on4ipa/ [UBA HF News]

18/06/2008:  KL7/W6JKV  ALASKA -
Jimmy, W6JKV will be operating on 6 meters only from Alaska as KL7/W6JKV between June 18-30th. Location is from a mountain top 30 miles NE of Fairbanks with outstanding view in all directions (Grid Loc. BP64). Altitude 2500 feet. Distance to London is 4200 miles, 4000 to Frankfurt, 4100 miles to Tokoyo. Will have 800 watts and big antenna. QSL via home call. [F5NQL]

19/06/2008:  VR2/VK2CCC  HONG KONG -
Tomas, LY1F will be QRV June 19-21st from Hong Kong as VR2/VK2CCC. This will be irregular holiday style operation, mainly CW on the higher bands. QSL route to be confirmed later. [NG3K]

20/06/2008:  V36M  CAYE CAULKER ISLAND -
Dennis, K7BV will be QRV as V36M from Caye Caulker Island (NA-073, WW Loc. EK57XR), Belize, from June 20-26th. This will be a 6 meter only DXpedition. He will use a FT-450 with ACOM-1000 amplifier, running 1KW into a 7 element and 3 element beam. The main frequency will be 50.106.2 MHz USB and /B. The pilot station will be Pat, W5OZI. QSL direct only to W1JJ (QRZ.com). Further information can be found at: www.qth.com/k7bv/caribe2008 [N8OFS]

20/06/2008:  ZF2BI or ZF2ZD  CAYMAN ISLANDS -
Operators Jim/K4BI, Mario/K2ZD, Meredith/K8BBN and Daphne/N2TIN will be on a 6 meter only DXpedition to Grand Cayman Island (NA-016, WLOTA LH-1042), June 20-July 8th. QRV with 50.095/B beacon and listening on 50.105 USB. Equipment will be FT-100D, Acom-1000 1KW amplifier and M2-5 element yagi at 48 feet. They will be using the call sign ZF2BI or ZF2ZD (still undecided). QSL via operator's instructions. [N8OFS]

21/06/2008:  9A/I6GFX  CROATIAN ISLANDS -
Gianfranco, I6GFX plans an IOCA (Islands of Croatia Award) activity as 9A/I6GFX from June 21-27th. All islands are in the IOTA EU-170 group. He will spend 6 days on Dugi Otok Island (IOCA CI-018, ACIA-367, CIA-10, MIA MC-074, CLHA-178, TWLHD WLH 9A-077) in Veli Rat, locality Verunic, and will set up his base there. The others islands that he will activate will be: Zverinac (IOCA CI-150, ACIA-259, CIA-59, MIA MC-479), Brscak (IOCA CI-299, ACIA-365, MIA MC-045), Magarcic (IOCA CI-305, ACIA-383, MIA MC-220), Rava (IOCA CI-099, ACIA-392, CIA-39, MIA MC-337) and Luski (IOCA CI-304, ACIA-382, MIA MC-216). Depending on weather and landing, other possible islands that Gianfranco is looking to activate are: Lagnici (IOCA CI-419, ACIA-379, MIA MC-195), Mezanj (IOCA CI-307, ACIA-387, MIA MC-242), Silo (IOCA CI-406, ACIA-250, WLOTA LH-2529), Planatak Veli (IOCA CI-308, ACIA-399, MIA MC-298) and Utra (IOCA CI-298, ACIA-397, MIA MC-443). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. Logs will be available at: www.gianfrancogervasi.it/search.html [9A6AA]

25/06/2008:  5X1NH  UGANDA -
Nick, G3RWF will be QRV again from Uganda as 5X1NH from June 25th to August 15th. This time he will also be active from Fort Portal in Western Uganda. QSL via home call. [NG3K]

25/06/2008:  CYØX, CYØRA  SABLE ISLAND -
A six meter DXpediton is planned for June 25 - July 7, 2008, to Sable Island (NA-063, CIsA NS-004) by Pete/VE3IKV, Dick/K5AND and Chris/W3CMP. The fixed 6m station in FN93 will use the call sign CY0X and have 800W to an M2 8 element beam (courtesy of VY2SS) up 40 ft and will be used for CW and SSB (50.117 MHz USB). A portable 6m station in GN03 will us the call sign CY0RA and will have 100W to an 5 element M2 6M5X yagi up 30 ft (50.155 MHz USB). Other references are: Sable Island - East Lighthouse (ARLHS SAB-001, TWLHD WLH CY0-001, WLOTA LH-0758, WW Loc. GN03CX) and Sable Island - West Lighthouse (ARLHS SAB-002, TWLHD WLH CY0-002, WW Loc. FN93XW). Although this is primarily a 6m DXpedition, they will also be active on 20m and 40m CW/SSB in case anyone needs either of those two lighthouses. On 6m "Please do NOT send your grid square as it consumes valuable time during an opening." QSL via VE3IKV (please include two green stamps). Added Note: Pete, VE3IKV reports that he will be operating 6m from a couple of ultra-rare USA grids on the way to and from Halifax and Sable Island. The grids are FN45 and FN56, and they straddle the Maine/Quebec border. He will be using the call sign VE3IKV/VE2. The dates are June 22nd or 23rd on the way down, and July 8th (approx) on the way back. [F5NQL & N8OFS]

25/06/2008:  JX/G7VJR & JX/SQ4MP  JAN MAYEN -
Michael/G7VJR and Wojtek/SQ4MP will be active as JX/homecall from Jan Mayen (EU-022) between June 25th and July 6th. Operating conditions will be 100W, vertical antennas, tents and generator. Main bands are likely to be 30, 20 and 17 meters, and a 6m station plus beacon will be operated (priority). The grid square will very likely be IQ51. QSl via home calls, direct or bureau. For further details please visit www.jx08.eu/ [425 DX News]

25/06/2008:  VO2/NF6J  BATTLE ISLAND -
Juergen, NF6J will be QRV June 25-30th from Battle Island (NA-044, CIsA NF-049), Newfoundland & Labrador, using the call sign VO2/NF6J. Look for activity on or near the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL via DL7RV (QRZ.com). [rsgbiota.org]

28/06/2008:  5JØM  SAN ANDRÉS ISLAND -
Dennis, K7BV will be QRV as 5J0M from San Andrés Island (NA-033, WLOTA LH-2990, WW Loc EK92DM) between June 28th and July 6th. This will be a 6 meter only DXpedition. He will use a FT-450 with ACOM-1000 amplifier, running 1KW into a 7 element and 3 element beam. The main frequency will be 50.106.2 MHz USB and /B. The pilot station will be Pat, W5OZI. QSL direct only to W1JJ (QRZ.com). Further information can be found at: www.qth.com/k7bv/caribe2008 [N8OFS]

28/06/2008:  TO5xx  ST. BARTHELEMY -
A SIX METER DX-pedition to St. Barthelemy (NA-146, DIFO FJ-001, WLOTA LH-0377) will take place between June 28th through July 6th GMT 2008 by W7XU Arliss and W0SD Ed. A TO5 call sign has been applied for and they plan to operate on 50.103 CW and SSB, listening up. They will have high power (Acom 1000) and a 7 element yagi on a 30 foot boom. They plan to operate the daylight hours and into the evening. When they are not working people they will be in beacon mode to discover openings. They have chosen this time of year to coincide with the highest probability of Sporadic E openings to North and South America, Europe, and Africa. QSL via W7XU. Please do not give us your grid square. We are not interested in your grid square and it just wastes time. Our grid square will be FK87nv for those wanting to confirm this as a new grid square. There may be some night time HF RTTY and CW operation on 30 and 40 meters when six meters sporadic E is over for the day. Please check the on-line logs on our web site which will be uploaded nightly to www.w0sd.com/stbart/bart.htm (Available starting May 15th). [NG3K]

02/07/2008:  VP5/WB2REM  PROVIDENCIALES -
Jim, WB2REM and xyl Pamela will be visiting the VP5JM 'Hamlet' on Providenciales Island (NA-002, WW Loc. FL31VS), July 2-12th. Jim will sign VP5/WB2REM on all HF bands, plus 6m. He will be monitoring 50.110MHz USB on 6 meters with a IC-7000 (no amplifier), with M2 7 element at 30 feet. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [N8OFS]

05/07/2008:  WP4NRT/L  LOS MORRILLOS LIGHTHOUSE -
The Cofresi Radio Club (WP4NRT) will take part in the annual World Lighthouse On The Air Contest (WLOTA) as WP4NRT/L, July 5th (0600 UTC) to July 6th (1200 UTC), from Los Morrillos lighthouse (ARLHS PUR-002, TWLHD WLH KP4-004, WW Loc. FK67JW) located in Cabo Rojo at the southwest section of Puerto Rico Island (NA-099, also count for WLOTA LH-2802). QRV 10-80m, using SSB, PSK-31, AND RTTY. QSL via WP4NRX, with S.A.S.E. (Luis Montalvo WP4NRX, Parc Puerto Real House 606 1st St., Cabo Rojo, PR 00632 USA). Please NO E-QSLS! [QRZ.com]

08/07/2008:  VK9X  CHRISTMAS ISLAND -
The 'DXciting Group' will activate Christmas Island (OC-002, WW Loc. OH29tn) from July 8-20th. Operators mentioned are Marq/VK9XWW (CT1BWW), John/VK9XHZ (EA3GHZ), Henry/VK9XOR (EA5EOR) and Dina/VK9XME (EC5BME). They will operate with 3 stations (1 high-power and 2 barefoot at 100W) on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. Pilot sations: Africa - ZS1AU, Asia -JA8BMK, Europe - EA4TD, Ocenia - ZL2AL and VK2CZ, and North America - K4SV. QSL card goes via EA4URE direct or by the bureau. The official web site is at: www.dxciting.com/vk9x/ . The team is looking for help, contributions and SPONSORS to cover the big costs of this DX-pedition. [ZL2AL]

09/07/2008:  FP/KV1J & FP/W1MAT  MIQUELON ISLAND -
Operators Eric/KV1J and his son Matthew/W1MAT, will be active from Miquelon Island (NA-032, DIFO FP-002, WLOTA LH-1417, WW Loc. GN17TC) as FP/KV1J and FP/W1MAT from July 9-14th. Activity will be on all bands 80-6 meters, SSB, CW and RTTY, using only 100 watts into verticals and a TW2010. During the IARU HF Contest (July 12-13th), look for FP/KV1J (running low power) and FP/W1MAT (running QRP) from Zone 9. QSL via their home call sign, direct or by the bureau or LoTW. For more details and up-to-date info, visit their Web page at: www.kv1j.com/fp/ [OPDX Bulletin]

10/07/2008:  K9ZO/VP9  BERMUDA -
Ralph, K9ZO will be on vacation, with his xyl, to the island of Bermuda (NA-005, WLOTA LH-0201) from approximately July 10-15th. He will sign K9ZO/VP9 (holiday style operation) with focus on the WARC bands and 6 meters, including an entry in the IARU HF Championship (July 12-13th). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

11/07/2008:  OJØ  MARKET REEF -
Six operators will be active from Market Reef (EU-053) July 11-14th, including a Multi-Single entry in the IARU HF World Championship (July 12-13th) with three stations, 160-6m. The operators will be Olaf/SM0CKV, Seppo/OH1VR, Markus/OH3RM, Bob/W6RGG, Vicky/AE9YL and Carl/K9LA. They will sign OJ0/homecall before and after the IARU event, except for OH1VR who will use OJ0VR. Send for the OJ0/ cards to the individual operators home call and OJ0VR via OH1VR. The special call for the contest has been applied for and is as yet not known. This operation also counts for the Market Reef lighthouse (ARLHS MAR-001, TWLHD WLH OJ0-001, WLOTA LH-0542, Admiralty C4472). [MMMonVHF]

12/07/2008:  EM5HQ  UKRAINE -
The Ukrainian National Team will be active as EM5HQ for the IARU International HF contest (July 12-13th). No entry category was mentioned, but expect Multi-?. QSL manager this year will be UR5EAW (Alexander Shevchenko). All QSLs will be 100% sent via QSL bureau. For conducting 4 or more QSOs with EM5HQ as special certificate will be awarded. [UR5EAW]

13/07/2008:  HBØ  LIECHTENSTEIN -
Bernd, DL6IAN and his wife, DO6IAN will be QRV holiday style from Liechtenstein between July 13-18th as HB0/DL6IAN and HB0Y/DO6IAN. Activity will be mostly SSB with some CW. QSL via home calls, direct or by the DARC bureau. [NG3K]

16/07/2008:  C91  MOZAMBIQUE -
From Frosy, K5LBU/C91CF - We have had one of our group drop out from the dxpedition to Mozambique this July. So we are looking for one or two that would like to join up with us. We plan on arriving in Maputo on July 16th where we will be picked up by the folks at the Blue Anchor Inn (WW Loc. KG64IE) where we will be operating from this July. They will take us back to the airport on July 31st for our return home. QRV 160-6 meters on CW, SSB, PSK and RTTY and also 2m EME. Operators mentioned are Frosty/K5LBU (C91CF - QSL via K5LBU), Tom/NQ7R (C91TK - QSL via NQ7R), Jay/W5SL (call sign pending), Bill/NZ5N (call sign pending) and Hal/ZS6WB (call sign pending). The web site is up at ww.tdxs.net/C9.html so check it out and if you think you might like to become a member of our group let me hear from you. [K5LBU/C91CF]

17/07/2008:  MM/K6EIL  BRESSAY ISLE & LIGHTHOUSE -
Look for Wes, MM/K6EIL to be active June 17-20th from Bressay Lighthouse (ARLHS SCO-021, TWLHD WLH GM-009, WLOTA LH-1079, WW Loc. IP90KC) on Bressay Island (IOSA SH06, SCOTIA SI08), Shetland & Fair Isle (EU-012). He will operate CW and SSB QRP on 20, 40 and 80 meters in his early mornings, evenings and occasional afternoons. QSL via home call. [425 DX News]

17/07/2008:  TF7/DL3PS  ICELAND TOUR -
Franz, DL3PS and others will be active from various sections of Iceland as TF/homecall and TF7/homecall between July 17th and August 5th. Their plan is to visit Heimaey Island, Vestmannaeyjar [Westman Islands] (EU-071, WLOTA LH-0976), the Coastal Islands (EU-168) and the main island (EU-021, WLOTA LH-2975). QSL via home call(s), by the bureau is preferred. Stay tuned... Web site for this activity can be found at: www.iceland-dxpedition.de/ [rsgbiota.org]

18/07/2008:  GBØLMI  HOLY ISLAND/LINDISFARNE -
Charlie, M0OXO will be active as GB0LMI from Holy Island/Lindisfarne (EU-120, WW Loc. IO95CQ, WAB NU14) from July 18-20th. This operation will also count for Lindisfarne Castle (CASHOTA reference G-142). Look for activity on the HF bands. QSL via home call. [F5NQL]

18/07/2008:  OZ/DL6MHW  BORNHOLM ISLAND -
Michael, DL6MHW will be active July 18th to August 4th from Bornholm Island (EU-030, BO-001 for the Danish Islands Award, WLOTA LH-2203) using the call sign OZ/DL6MHW. Look for activity on all bands 80-10m, with peak activity during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 26-27th). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

19/07/2008:  F4ELJ/P  GROIX ISLAND -
Didier, F4ELJ will be active as F4ELJ/p from Groix Island (EU-048, DIFM AT-012, also count for WLOTA LH-0050) from July 19-26th. QSL via home call. [425 DX News]

21/07/2008:  KL7DX  CHUGINADAK ISLAND -
The KL7DX IOTA DXpedition to Chuginadak Island (NA-234 New One!, Grid AO52) is planned to take place from July 21-27th. At the moment, team members include Yuri/N3QQ, John/KE7V and Yuri/UA9OBA. The team will try to make as many as possible 2-way radio contacts with IOTA Island Chasers on all HF bands including 6 meters. As of right now, they are in the final planning stages for Chuginadak Island (Islands of Four Mountains group) NA-234 Amateur Radio DX-pedition. Estimated Dates: Landing on or around July 21st, 2008, Departure on or around July 27th, 2008. QSL via AC7DX (QRZ.com). Further information can be found at na-234.com/index.html [na-234.com]

23/07/2008:  GB8LMI, MJØX  LES MINQUIERS REEF -
Charlie/M0OXO and Nigel/M0NJW will be active as GB8LMI from the Les Minquiers Islands (EU-099) between July 23-29th. They will be operating from Maîtrese Island (The largest island in Les Minquiers Group). Look for activity on the HF bands. During the RSBG IOTA Contest they will use the call sign MJ0X. QSL via M3ZYZ. Updates will be available at: www.gb8lmi.co.uk/ [F5NQL & 425 DX News]

24/07/2008:  CT3/DF1LON  MADEIRA ISLAND -
Look for Lars, DF1LON to be QRV July 24-31st as CT3/DF1LON from Madeira Island (AF-014, DIP MA-001, WLOTA LH-0053), with an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 26-27th) included. QSL to home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

24/07/2008:  MM3M  ISLAND OF ARRAN -
Operators: Colin/G3VCQ, Peter/G3PHO, Andy/M0GAV, Tim/2E0TJX, Sharon/M3VCQ, Steve/M1ERS, Trevor/M0TWS and Jack/2E0JTL will be active as MM3M from the Isle of Arran (EU-123, IOSA CL-01, SCOTIA CS-14) from July 24-28th, IOTA Contest included (July 26-27th). This will be their fourth entry from Arran into the IOTA Contest. They will also be activating the Isle of Pladda (EU-123, IOSA CL-07, SCOTIA CS-12) July 25th and 26th. QSL via G3VCQ, direct (QRZ.com) or bureau. Further infomation will be posted at: www.sheffield-live.co.uk/ [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2008:  CG2I  NEUWERK ISLAND -
Operators François/VA2RC, Guy/VE2QRA, Steve/VE2TKH and Dany/VE2EBK will be active as CG2I from La Grosse Ile, Quebec (NA-128, CIsA QC-010, Grid FN47), from 1600z July 25th to 1400z July 27th. QRV all modes and bands 160-6 meters, with two stations. The 2 stations (KW, beams and dipoles) should be active at the same time. QSL via VA2BK, direct or bureau or Email request. This activity is also in celebration of the 400th Anniversary of Québec City. [RAC]

25/07/2008:  DAØT/P  NEUWERK ISLAND -
Operators Hans-Jörg/DO3HJW, Andreas/DD8ZJ, Michael/DG5LAC, Petra/DB1LPS, Georg/DK7LX and Olaf/DL4HG will be active as DA0T/p from Neuwerk Island (EU-127, N-12 for the German Islands Award, WLOTA LH-2311) between July 25th and 27th, RSGB IOTA contest included. Activity will be on 10-80m, including WARC bands, using CW and SSB with 100W and two Stations, verticals and dipoles. QSL via the DARC bureau. [rsgbiota.org ]

25/07/2008:  MM0LSB/P  GREAT BERNERA -
Dennis, M0LSB plans to be active holiday style as MM0LSB/p from Great Bernera (EU-010, IOSA OH-12, SCOTIA HI-27) from July 25-27th, RSGB IOTA Contest included. QSL via M0LSB, direct or by the bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2008:  SX5C  STROGILI ISLET -
A new SX5C DXpedition from the Radio Amateur Association of Greece in end of July 2008 - The following Greek hams: Cliff/SV1JG, Spiros/SV1RC, George/SV1RP, Nikiforos/SV1EEX, Theodoros/SV1GRM, Sotirios/SV1HER and Daniel/SV1JCZ will activate the rocky islet Strogili (EU-001, GIOTA DKS 001) with lighthouse ham activation of the islet. Lighthouse named Ipsili (ARLHS GRE-123, TWLHD WLH WLH SV-058, WLOTA LH-1653, Admiralty E5848). Timeline July 25th to August 4th. All the above hams are also members of the Radio Amateur Association of Greece. Also they will issue an expanded list of equipment that we will bring along but this will be announced soon! A ham friend who would operate on 2m EME as long as he/she would carry along his/her equipment will be very welcome! Up to then the team is looking for donation for the time of mission like 2m power amplifiers/longer beams etc. Please contact Sotirios, SV1HER in this case. [MMMonVHF]

26/07/2008:  F8KGZ/P  FORT OF DONGERMAIN -
The Association des Radioamateurs et Ecouteurs du Toulois, F8KGZ plan to activate the Fort of Dongermain (DFCF reference 54-004) on July 26th using the call sign F8KGZ/p on 80 and 40 meter SSB. QSL direct or by the bureau. [F5LHJ]

26/07/2008:  HQ9R  ROATAN ISLAND -
Ray, WQ7R will be active from Roatan Island (NA-057, also count for WLOTA LH-1671) as HQ9R during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 26-27th). QSL via K5WW. [NG3K]

26/07/2008:  IR9Y  SICILY -
Operators Marcello/IT9ABY, John/IT9DQM, Sal/IT9HUV and Joe/IT9RBW will be active as IR9Y from Sicily (EU-025, IIA SC-001, MIA MI-107, WLOTA LH-1362) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 26-27th) as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via IT9ABY. [OPDX Bulletin]

26/07/2008:  MØOVL/P  HOLY ISLAND/LINDISFARNE -
Look for Jon, M0OVL/p to be active July 26-27th from Holy Island/Lindisfarne (EU-120) for the RSGB IOTA Contest. QSL via home call, direct or by the RSGB bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

26/07/2008:  MJØX  LES MINQUIERS ISLANDS -
Charlie/M0OXO and Nigel/M0NJW will be active as MJ0X from Les Minquiers Islands (EU-099) for the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 26-27th). QSL via M3ZYZ. [NG3K]

26/07/2008:  MMØNDX/P  TANERA MOR -
Colin, MM0NDX states that IOTA EU-008 will be on air for sure during the 2008 IOTA Contest (July 26-27th). He will use the call sign MM0NDX/p. Tanera Mor (EU-092, IOSA SC10, SCOTIA CN32), Scotland. QSL direct only to his home call. [rsgbiota.org]

26/07/2008:  MM3KBU/P  SKYE -
Paul, M3KBU will be active from the isle of Skye (EU-008, IOSA NH-07, SCOTIA CN-14) using the call sign MM3KBU/p on July 26th and 27th, during the RSGB IOTA Contest. QSL via M3KBU, direct is preferred, but bureau is ok. [rsgbiota.org]

27/07/2008:  IG9  LAMPEDUSA ISLAND -
Alex/IK8YFU and Giovanna/IZ8FEV will be active as either IG9/homecall and IG9/IQ8PP from Lampedusa Island (AF-019, IIA AG-001, MIA MI-126, also count for WLOTA LH-2312) from July 27th to August 2nd. QSL via home calls. [425 DX News]

30/07/2008:  VE3LYC/VO2 & VO2/G3OCA  LABRADOR ISLANDS -
Cezar/VE3LYC and Ken/G3OCA will activate Finger Hill Island (NA-194) and Paul Island (NA-205), between July 30th and August 4th. They intend to operate for three days from each island, with two stations on the air from 40-6m, CW and SSB. Rigs will be ICOM 7000 (Cezar) and TS50 (Ken). Antenna will be wire GP capable to work 6 to 40 m. Power will be 100W top, but will likely run less in CW when propagation conditions will permit. These island groups have only been activated once, 14 and 13 years ago, respectively. Since only 6-7% of the IOTA members have them confirmed, both groups are on the most wanted list. Islands have been checked and confirmed to satisfy IOTA activation criteria by the IOTA Program Manager. Call signs will be VE3LYC/VO2 (Cezar) and VO2/G3OCA (Ken). QSL via VE3LYC, direct or by the bureau (G/GM/GW/GI stations can confirm via G3OCA). [VE3LYC]

03/08/2008:  MM3KBU/P  SCALPAY -
Paul, M3KBU will be active as MM3KBU/p from the island of Scalpay (EU-010, IOSA OH-25, SCOTIA HI-19) from 1100-1600 UTC, August 3rd. QSL via M3KBU, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

03/08/2008:  OZ/DL8WOW  BORNHOLM ISLAND -
Look for Jens, DL8WOW to be active August 3-15th as OZ/homecall from Bornholm Island (EU-030, BO-001 for the Danish Islands Award, WLOTA LH-2203). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

05/08/2008:  F/ON4IMM  NOIRMOUTIER ISLAND -
Dirk, ON4IMM will be on a holiday DXpedtion August 5-16th to a location new L'Epine, Ile de Noirmoutier (EU-064, DIFM AT-020 for the French Islands Award, WLOTA LH-1224, WW Loc. IN86UX) using the call sign F/ON4IMM. Focus will be on 144MHz meteor scatter, using IC-746 and RF Solutions 10 element yagi. Mode will be FSK441 - CQ with QSY frequency, main frequency will be 144.370MHz. Outside the meteor shower, Dirk will be QRV on the HF bands. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [MMMonVHF]

10/08/2008:  JD1BLX & JD1BLY  OGASAWARA -
Operators Toru/JI5USJ (JD1BLX) and Makoto/JI5RPT (JD1BLY) will be active from Chichijima Island (AS-031) in the Ogasawara Island group between Augsut 10-16th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, using satellites, CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via their home call signs. For updates, see: www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/ [OPDX Bulletin]

12/08/2008:  FK/F5NHJ  NEW CALEDONIA -
Look for Jean-Louis, F5NHJ to be active as FK/F5NHJ, from New Caledonia, main island (Grande Terre - OC-032, DIFO FK-001, WLOTA LH-1280) from August 12th to 29th. QRV mainly on CW and digital modes on 10 MHz. During the stay, Jean-Louis will also try to be active from one or several other FK islands. If these QSY's happen, information will be given in due time. He will upload his log to his web site (www.f5nhj.fr/logsearch/) while in New Caledonia and will upload the log to LoTW when he returns home. QSL according to his instructions. [F5NQL]

15/08/2008:  TM5F  FRIOUL ARCHIPELAGO -
The Radio Club EME Phoceen, F5KDK will be active from Frioul Archipelago (EU-095) as TM5F from August 15-18th. QRV HF 80-10m using SSB, CW, PSK and RTTY. Team members mentioned are: Jean Michel/F1IKA (SSB and QSL Manager), Michel/F5IVP (CW/SSB/Digi), Eric/F5ODA (CW/SSB), Dave/F5SDD (CW/SSB) and Chris/F6DHI (SSB/Digi). QSL via F1IKA, direct or bureau. Further information and updates will be available at http://tm5f.free.fr/ [NG3K]

15/08/2008:  VE5LGT  COCHIN LIGHTHOUSE -
Operators Eric/VE5EL and Murray/VE5MC plan to be active this summer as VE5LGT from Cochin Lighthouse (ILLW CA0013), August 15-17th. They will have two stations on the air with 100 watts, SSB only, using dipoles and vertical antennas. QSL via the Bureau or direct to: COCHIN LIGHTHOUSE, c/o Murray Crandon, 1034 Henleaze Avenue, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3V6, CANADA. See QRZ.com for more details. [OPDX Bulletin]

01/09/2008:  F5KAQ/P  BREHAT ISLAND -
Operators Benoit/F8PDR, Jean-Jacques/F5NKX, Denis/F5RJM, Rolf/F9ZG, Alain/F5HVI, Rene/F6CMC and Alain/F6ACH will be active as F5KAQ/p from Brehat Island (EU-074, DIFM MA-012, WLOTA LH-2010) from September 1-8th. Look for activity on all bands and modes. QSL via F5RJM, direct or bureau. [RSGB IOTA]

02/09/2008:  GB2CI  CALDEY ISLAND -
Operators Ian/G1JCC, Dick/G4LBH, Don/G4LOO, David/G4MVU, Terry/G4UEM, Andy/G8ATD and Bryan/M0BIK will be active from Caldey Island (EU-124, also count for WLOTA LH-4056) using the call sign GB2CI. QRV from 1800 UTC September 2nd to 1100 UTC September 8th, holiday style operation on all bands 160 to 2 meters. GW3SVJ/P will be operational over the weekend of September 6-7th for SSB and 2m contests. QSL direct or bureau to G8ATD. QSL manager G4UEM. Further information can be found on their Website at: vhfcomm.co.uk/lvg/ [rsgbiota.org]

04/09/2008:  KHØ/N2QP  SAIPAN -
Satoshi, N2QP will be active as KH0/N2QP from Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (OC-086), September 4-8th, including an entry in the All Asian DX Phone Contest (September 6-7th). QSL KH0/N2QP direct, with SAE and 1 IRC or 1USD (Satoshi Kouya, 2-7-5 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-0032 Japan). [N2QP]

04/09/2008:  PJ2/LY4F & PJ2F  CURACAO -
Viaceslav, LY4F will be active as PJ2/LY4F from Signal Point, island of Curacao (SA-006, also count for WLOTA LH-0942) September 4-18th, including a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry in the WAE DX SSB Contest (September 6-7th) using the call sign PJ2F. Outside of the contest look for activity on all bands and modes. QSL via LY1FF, bureau preferred. [CCC]

06/09/2008:  OZ/DL4VM  RØMØ ISLAND -
Tom, DL4VM will be active as OZ/DL4VM from Rømø Island (EU-125, NS-001 for the Danish Islands Award) between September 6th and 20th. He will work only QRP 5 watts and only CW on 40m, 20m and 15m and perhaps 10m and 6m depending on conditions. QSL via home call, direct (Thomas Scheliga, Stockenbruch 12, 66119 Saarbr, Germany) or by the bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

15/09/2008:  K6UMO/KL7  ALASKA ISLANDS -
Look for Michael, K6UMO/KL7 to be active from several Alaskan islands between September 15-20th. He will be on a cruise ship that stops at all of these islands. He will take an ICOM IC-703+ with me and will try to transmit from each island for as long as the ship is in harbor (and it isn't dinner time). Michael will try to activate the following: Kodiak Island (NA-019, USi AK-004S, 3rd S. Central County); Unga Island (Not IOTA, USI AK099, 3rd S. Central County); Unalaska Island (NA-059, USi AK005S, 3rd S. Central County); Kiska (NA-070, USi AK197, 3rd S. Central County [Aleutians West]); and Attu Island (NA-064, USi AK009S, 3rd S. Central County). Please note: AL099 and AK197 are unqualified. Accept QSL's via: USI eQSL, Callbook Address. [USi]

22/09/2008:  MSØSCG  ISLE OF JURA -
The Sands Contest Group (M0SCG) will be operational as MS0SCG from the Isle of Jura (IOSA NH21, SCOTIA CS28), Inner Hebrides (EU-008), September 22-29th. The location will be Jura House on the edge of the island. They are working in collaboration with Workington ARS and will have a minimum of 10 operators. The group hopes to run 3-4 stations: 1 on 20 and/or 15m SSB, 1 on 17m DIGI/CW, 1-2 on 80/40/160m and 1 on 6m. Further information at: m0scg.blogspot.com/ [M0SCG]

23/09/2008:  VO2/GMØTQJ  LABRADOR -
Chris, GM0TQJ will be active as VO2/GM0TQJ from Labrador during the period September 23rd to October 2nd. He will be QRV on 80-10 meter RTTY, PSK31/63 and SSB. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [425 DX News]

28/09/2008:  MM/DK1ROB  ISLE OF BARRA -
Rob, DK1ROB will be active from the isle of Barra (EU-010, IOSA OH-11, SCOTIA HI-02, WW Loc. IO66GX) as MM/DK1ROB between September 28th and October 3rd. QRV SSB, RTTY, maybe PSK63 - sorry, no CW! Antennas planned: Inverted Vee for 40m; 5-band Spiderbeam for 20m-10m at 15m AG; 3-El beam for 6m at 5m AG; Vertical for 2m/70cm. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

October, 2008:  VK9DWX  WILLIS ISLAND -
Operators Markus/DJ7EO, Heye/DJ9RR, Chris/DL1MGB, Dietmar/DL3DXX, Tom/DL5LYM, Ben/DL6FBL, Dieter/DL8OH and Joerg/DL8WPX plan to be QRV as VK9DWX from Willis Island (OC-007) in October 2008. QRV with four high power stations in CW/SSB/RTTY on 160m-10m for about 17 days. QSL route TBA. Further information and updates can be found at: willis2008.dl1mgb.com/ [DXNL]

07/10/2008:  KH8 & A35  PACIFIC TOUR -
Ulli, DL2AH will be active holiday style from the South Pacific between October 7th and November 9th. His first stop will be the Manua Islands (OC-077) and will sign KH8/DL2AH from October 7-27th. He will then head to Tonga (OC-049) and will sign A35? (call sign pending) between October 29th and November 9th. He will be QRV 40-10 meters, mainly SSB with some RTTY, using an FT897 and Windom antenna. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

18/10/2008:  3B8/ON4LAC  MAURITIUS ISLAND -
Jose, ON4LAC will be QRV from Mauritius Island (3B8, AF-049) October 18th to November 6th and from Rodrigues Island (3B9 AF-017) November 7th to December 12th. Jose is waiting to receive his call signs from ICTA. QSL via his home call. [K1XN & GoList]

18/10/2008:  P2  WITU ISLANDS -
Operators G3KHZ, G4EDG, CT1AGF and W5GAI will be active from a couple of Most Wanted IOTAs - OC-181 (Witu Islands) and OC-041 (Ninigo group) - between 18 October and 4 November. Further information is expected in due course. [425 DX News]

22/10/2008:  V4/W5JON  ST. KITTS -
John, W5JON will be active as V4/W5JON from Ariel Heights, North Frigate Bay, St. Kitts (NA-104, WW Loc. FK87SG) from October 22-31st. Activity is planned for 6-160m SSB, including an entry in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th). The QTH is mountain top with a 330 degree view. Equipment will be IC-7000, RM Italy KL-400 Amplifier (400 Watts), Alpha Delta 10-160 meter dipoles and a 3 element yagi on 6 meters. QSL via home call (QRZ.com). [NG3K]

25/10/2008:  CN2R  MOROCCO -
Jim, W7EJ will be active from Casablanca, Morocco, as CN2R during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (160m) entry. QSL via W7EJ. [NG3K]

25/10/2008:  FJ/AH8DX  ST. BARTHELEMY ISLAND -
Look for Craig AH8DX to be active as FJ/AH8DX from St. Barthelemy Island (NA-146, DIFO FJ-001, WLOTA LH-0377) during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th), as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. Craig will be active on RTTY before and after the contest. QSL via home call. [NG3K]

25/10/2008:  IR9Y  SICILY -
Operators Marcello/IT9ABY, John/IT9DQM, Sal/IT9HUV and Joe/IT9RBW will be active as IR9Y from Sicily (EU-025, IIA SC-001, MIA MI-107, WLOTA LH-1362) during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th), as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via IT9ABY. [OPDX Bulletin]

06/11/2008:  J3/H.C.'s  GRENADA -
Look for J3/DL7CM (Hans) and J3/DM2AYO (Sid) to be QRV from the island of Grenada (NA-024, WLOTA LH-0718), November 6-25th. Activity will be on 160-6m using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 2 stations, both running 750 Watts to a yagi and groundplane. QSL via home calls. [NG3K]

22/11/2008:  H7/K9GY & YN2M  NICARAGUA -
Eric, K9GY will once again be QRV from the QTH of YN2N near Granada, Nicaragua for the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. He will arrive the evening of Saturday, November 22nd and depart the afternoon of Monday, December 1st. Eric hopes by then he can aquire the call sign YN2M for himself, but for now he will sign H7/K9GY. QSL via LoTW or direct to CBA. [NG3K]

29/11/2008:  AHØBT  SAIPAN -
Look for Tack, JE1CKA (also KH0AM) to be active as AH0BT from the Aquarius Beach Tower Contest Club, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (OC-086) during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 29-30th), as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via 7L1FPU. [NG3K]

29/11/2008:  IR9Y  SICILY -
Operators Marcello/IT9ABY, John/IT9DQM, Sal/IT9HUV and Joe/IT9RBW will be active as IR9Y from Sicily (EU-025, IIA SC-001, MIA MI-107, WLOTA LH-1362) during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 29-30th), as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via IT9ABY. [OPDX Bulletin]

29/11/2008:  VK9AA  COCOS-KEELING ISLAND -
Bernd, VK2IA will be active as VK9AA during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) from Cocos (Keeling) Island (OC-003) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via DL8YR. [NG3K]

21/02/2009:  TG/K9GY  GUATEMALA -
Eric, K9GY plans to be active from Guatemala as TG/K9GY (call sign tentative) for the ARRL DX CW Contest (February 21-22nd), as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via LoTW. [NG3K]

25/02/2009:  SV9/DJ7RJ  CRETE -
Willi, DJ7RJ will be active as SV9/DJ7RJ from the island of Crete (EU-015, MIA MGC-005, WLOTA LH-1400) between February 25th to March 15th. QRV 160 to 10 meters, using CW and SSB. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

01/03/2009:  TBA  PULAU LAYANG LAYANG, SPRATLY -
John/9M6XRO (ISWL 9M6-6982), and Steve/9M6DXX, will lead a team of six operators to Pulau Layang Layang, Spratly Islands (IOTA AS-051), between March 1st and 14th. Activity will be on all bands 10 to 80m CW, SSB and RTTY using three stations, two with full legal limit linear amplifiers. Call sign to be confirmed and QSL information via M3SDE (direct or bureau). [Pete's-DX-Newsdesk]