DX News από το DX World - 18 Ιουν 2017

SX9VK – Gavdos Island, EU-187

Look for VK2IR, SV1JG, SV1GE, SV1ME and SV1AJO to be active as SX9VK from Gavdos Island EU-187 between July 1-9, 2017. QRV on HF bands + 6 m, CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via SV1JG, OQRS/LoTW. Google Maps.

HB0/SP2FIH, HB0/SP2FUD and HB0/SP2GCJ – Liechtenstein

Polish operators SP2FIH, SP2FUD and SP2GCJ will be active from Triesenberg, Liechtenstein as HB0/homecalls between June 11-24, 2017. QRV on 40-6 m using combination of verticals and yagis; CW, SSB and Digi. QSL via Club Log. Google Maps.

4JF1EU – Azerbaijan

A special callsign dedicated to Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe which takes place in Baku, the capital of the Azerbaijan Republic, for the second time from 23 to 25 June 2017. 4JF1EU will be active from 5 till 25 June 2017. Operator: Alexander, 4J3DJ. QSL via 4J3DJ. More info https://www.qrz.com/db/4JF1EU. Wikipedia.

TZ4PR – Mali

Fredo, TZ4PR, is now active from northern Mali (Africa) and is there until October 2017. Fredo informs “I want to warn you that it is possible (for many reasons) that I disappear from the frequency suddenly without preventing. Do not blame me for that.” QSL via F1UIJ (direct). Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 5 Ιουν 2017

IO7TA and IL7P – Pedagna Grande EU-091

A 7-man Italian team will activate Pedagna Grande EU-091 (Italy) as IO7TA during the IOTA contest (July 29-30). Outside contest QRV as IL7P. HF bands. QSL via IZ8EGM, OQRS Club Log, Bureau or Direct. *Pedagna Grande is a Tier 5 Island, hosting an active Italian Navy facility. Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 2 Ιουν 2017

7S9AT – Haradskar Isl, EU-177

Look for SA7AZQ, SM5VFE and SA7DNA to be active from Haradskar Island EU-177 (Sweden) as 7S9AT between June 2-5, 2017. QRV on HF bands + 6 m. Grid locator JO88LD. QSL via SA7AZQ. Google Maps.

AL3/VE7ACN – Hinchinbrook Island, NA-042

Mike, VE7ACN, will be active from Hinchinbrook Island, NA-042 (Alaska) as AL3/VE7ACN between August 9-15, 2017. QRV on 160-10 m, CW and SSB. QSL via home call, LoTW. Google Maps.

NL6/VE7ACN – Kayak Island, NA-157

Mike, VE7ACN, will be active from Kayak Island NA-157 (Alaska) as NL6/VE7ACN between August 18-28, 2017. QRV on 160-10 m, CW and SSB. QSL via home call, LoTW. Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 1 Ιουν 2017

SV8/DK7TX – Ereikoussa Island, EU-052

Oliver, DK7TX, informs DX-World.net that he will be active from Ereikoussa Island EU-052 (Corfu) as SV8/DK7TX during June 10-11, 2017. QRV on 40-6 m. QSL via H/c. Google Maps.

J48GEO – Lesvos Island, EU-049

Fotis, SV8RMA, informs DX-World.net that members of the Radio Amateur Union of North Aegean are QRV as J48GEO from the GeoPark on Lesvos Island EU-049, until June 23 2017. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and various digital modes. During the Geopark weekend they will be located at the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest. QSL direct to SZ8LSV and LOTW. More info at QRZ.com. Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 31 Μαι 2017

SY8APQ – Lesvos Island, EU-049

Tony, PY2DY, will be active from Lesvos Island EU-049 as SY8APQ between July 4 to August 2, 2017. QRV on HF bands. QSL via LoTW. Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 30 Μαι 2017

TX5JF and TX5JF/MM – French Polynesia

Jean-Pierre, F6CTF, announces he will be active from French Polynesia (Pacific ocean) during June to September 2017 as TX5JF and TX5JF/MM. He plans to operate from different IOTA as he travels and will be QRV on 80-10 m. QSL via H/c, eQSL. Google Maps.

SS MOUILLAGE, Jean-Pierre’s yacht.

DX From Mount Athos - 29 Μαι 2017

SV2/SV1RP/A – Mt Athos

Since May 27th, George, SV2/SV1RP/A, has again been active from Mt Athos, particularly during the CQ WPX CW contest. In June 2015, George signed SV2/SV1RP/T while training some monks on ham radio operating practices, noticeably SV2RSG.

June 14, 2015 – The following news is being circulated around the DX world by Sotiris, SV1BDO. This info is an update to Saturday’s news that SV2/SV1RP/T was apparently operating from Mt Athos.

“Hi to all. I just spoke with George, SV1RP by cellphone. George is really inside Mount Athos and claims that he operates 100% legally according to Greek laws. He has in his hands all relative documentation that he is going to officially translate and send to ARRL DXCC desk for validation as soon as he returns home. He signs /T (training), as he trains some monks to Amateur Radio. Operation hours are not fixed as he follows the Orthodox time schedule of the hosting monastery. He will operate mainly in CW. QSL route will be announced later.”

Earlier today, Monk Apollo, SV2ASP/A, the only resident ham operator at Mt Athos, was also active.

DX News από το DX World - 29 Μαι 2017

5X2B – Uganda

Kazuo, YB0AKM (ex-Z29KM), is currently active from Kampala, Uganda (Africa) as 5X2B. Length of stay unknown. QRV on HF bands. QSL info to be announced. Google Maps.

5W0RA – Samoa

Al, K7AR, will be active from the Vaiala Beach Cottages, Apia, Samoa (Pacific Ocean) as 5W0RA between September 19-28, 2017. QRV on CW, SSB and RTTY using Elecraft K3, CrankIR vertical ans inverted L for 160 m. Participation in CQ WW RTTY contest. Logs to Club Log. QSL via K7AR. Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 26 Μαι 2017

T88WJ – Palau

Naoki, JS3LSQ, is active from Palau (Pacific Ocean) as T88WJ until May 29, 2017. QRV on 80-6 m, mainly RTTY. QSL via Direct/Buro, homecall. Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 25 Μαι 2017

OJ0JR – Market Reef

Henri, OH3JR, will be active from Market Reef (Sweden, Finland) as OJ0JR between May 27 to June 2, 2017. QRV on 80-4 m, CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via H/c. Google Maps.

V47JA – St Kitts

John, W5JON, will again be operating from Calypso Bay, St. Kitts, West Indies, located 200 feet from the Caribbean Sea, from July 12 until August 5, 2017, and active on 6-160 m (incl. 60 m) SSB. Also operation in the, RSGB IOTA (July 29/30) Contest, SOAB, SSB, is planned. ALL QSL’s DIRECT ONLY, to home call: W5JON or LoTW. Google Maps.

VP5M – Turks and Caicos

John, K4BAI, and Jim, K4QPL, will be active from Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (Caribbean) as VP5M during CQ WPX CW contest and VP5/homecalls outside of contest. QSLs for VP5/K4BAI go via home QTH and may be requested by e-mail. QSLs for VP5M and VP5/K4QPL go via ​LotW or ​K4QPL​ direct.​ Google Maps.

TM5FI – Frioul Island EU-095

“Castres DX Gang” and IDRE will be active as TM5FI from Ratonneau Island EU-095 (Frioul Archipelago) (France) between June 5-12, 2017. QRV with 4 stations from 80 to 10 m; SSB, CW and Digimodes. Depending on internet link logs will be uploaded to Club Log when possible. QSL via F5XX. Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 23 Μαι 2017

9H3XG – Malta

Haru, JA1XGI, will be active from Malta as 9H3XG between June 7-12, 2017. QRV on 40-15 m, CW/RTTY. QSL via H/c. Webpage. Google Maps.

5T5OK – Mauritania

Dates: Arrival - 15th September 2017, Departure - 29th September 2017. On air approx: limited/building up 16, 17th, full operation planned from 18th till 26th, limited/dismantling 27th/28th. Call sign: 5T5OK
Operators: Petr OK1BOA, Palo OK1CRM, David OK6DJ, Petr OK1FCJ, Pavel OK1GK ,Ruda OK2ZA, Karel OK2ZI. QSL via OK6DJ, OQRS, LoTW. OK6DJ QRZ address: David Beran, Dolni Kamenice 55, Holysov 34562, Czech Republic. Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 21 Μαι 2017

UA0FAM/P – Kunashir Isl, AS-025

Vlad, UA0FAM, informs that he will be active from Kunashir Island, Kuril Islands, AS-025 (Asiatic Russia, Pacific Ocean) for one week starting May 29, 2017. QRV as UA0FAM/P operating on HF bands. QSL via home call. Google Maps.

5T5OK – Mauritania

Dates: Arrival – 15th September 2017, Departure – 29th September 2017. On air approx: limited/building up 16, 17th, full operation planned from 18th till 26th 2017, limited/dismantling 27th/28th 2017. Call sign: 5T5OK. Operators: Petr OK1BOA, Palo OK1CRM, David OK6DJ, Petr OK1FCJ, Pavel OK1GK ,Ruda OK2ZA, Karel OK2ZI. Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 20 Μαι 2017

S79NH – Seychelles

Nobuaki, JA0JHQ, will be active from Praslin Island, Seychelles (Indian Ocean) as S79NH between July 26-31, 2017. Participation in IOTA contest. QRV mainly CW/RTTY, some SSB. QSL via LoTW. More info here. Google Maps.

OJ0W – Market Reef

Pasi, OH3WS, will again be active from Market Reef (Sweden, Finland) as OJ0W between May 27 to June 3, 2017. QRV mostly 60-30 m, CW. QSL via H/c. Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 18 Μαι 2017

ZA/OG1N and ZA/OH2BH – Albania

Martti, OH2BH, and Pekka, OH2TA/OG1N, will be operating their recently built DX-station from the coastal city of Durres in Albania between May 23-30, 2017. They will be QRV prior the WPX Contest mainly on SSB and in the contest on all-bands SOAB as ZA/OG1N and ZA/OH2BH. From Albania, Martti will travel to Kosovo operating there as Z68BH. QSLs to their home calls. Google Maps.

P44X – Aruba

A team from the Bavarian Contest Club will be active from Oranjestad, Aruba (Caribbean) as P44X during the CQ WPX CW contest (May 27-28, 2017). QSL via DO4MX. Google Maps.

4L0GF – Georgia

Armen, 4L6DL, Sergo, 4L6QC, Alexander, UR5EAW, Antoine, F5RAB, and Luc, F5RAV, will be active from Georgia as 4L0GF between August 3-13, 2017. Google Maps.

Z25DX – Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Tom, KC0W, will be active from Zimbabwe (Africa) as Z25DX between May 23 to June 18, 2017. QRV on 80-6 m, CW. QSL via H/c. (This is the first time a Z25 prefix has been issued). Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 17 Μαι 2017

5Z4/OZ1AA – Kenya

Thomas, OZ1AA, is now active from Kenya, staying there until June 15th. QRV when time permits as 5Z4/OZ1AA. QSL via OZ1ACB, Club Log OQRS or LoTW.

OY/DF3MC and OY/DL8JJ – Faroe I.

DF3MC & DL8JJ during previous SOTA activity.

Martin, DF3MC, and Emil, DL8JJ, will be active from the Faroe Islands as OY/DF3MC and OY/DL8JJ between May 20-25, 2017. QRV primarily as a SOTA expedition – there are 108 peaks in the Faroe Islands and they hope to be active from as many as possible during their visit. They also plan some mobile /M activity. QSL via H/cs. Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 16 Μαι 2017

R66IOTA – Popov Island AS-066

Vladimir, UA0LCZ, will again be active from Popov Island AS-066 (Asiatic Russia) as R66IOTA between July 25-30, 2017. QRV on 80-10 m, CW and SSB. Participation in IOTA contest. QSL via H/c. Google Maps.

8Q7PW – Maldives

Philip, G4PWO, will be active from Fonimagoodhoo Island, Baa Atoll, Maldives (Indian Ocean) as 8Q7PW starting July 18, 2017 for two weeks. Bands and modes will be condition dependent will probably be concentrating on 40, 20 and 15 m, SSB if conditions are good, Digimodes if bad. QSL via H/c. Google Maps.

ZA/OU2I – Albania

Henning, OZ1BII / OU2I, will be active from Albania as ZA/OU2I between May 25-29, 2017. QRV on CW only, participation in CQ WW WPX Contest, CW (May 27-28, 2017). QSL via OU2I. Google Maps.

Sint Maarten DXpedition

June 14-20, 2017 – PJ7 group operation from Sint Maarten Is. (Caribbean). Three full time stations:
1.6 Meters - 1kw
2. All bands 10-80 m – 500 w CW, Digital
3. All bands 10-80 m – 600 w Voice
See www.pj7.w9kxq.com for details.

• PJ7/W9DR will operate on 6m. Beacon – 50.115.7
• PJ7/W9AEB, PJ7/K9UK, PJ7/KK9N, PJ7/W9KXQ will operate on 80-10 m, CW, SSB and Digi. Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 14 Μαι 2017

CT9/R7KW and CT9/YL3JM – Maderia

Serge, CT9/R7KW, and Oleg, CT9/YL3JM, are planning to be active again from Madeira Island AF-014 (Marocco) between May 25-28, 2017 with participation in CQ WW WPX CW Contest. QSL via K2PF (OQRS on Clublog preferable). Google Maps.

 

DX News από το DX World - 13 Μαι 2017

E51GHS – Cook Islands

Alex, F4GHS, informs DX-World.net that he will be active from the Cook Islands (Pacific Ocean) as E51GHS between August 7-25, 2017.

• August 7-16, 2017 from Aitutaki.
• August 16-25, 2017 from Rarotonga.

Holiday style operation using home-made vertical (20 m) and Elecraft K3. QSL via home call. Google Maps.

DX News από το DX World - 12 Μαι 2017

TJ3PD – Cameroon

Dan, AA9WO, is now active from Yaounde, Cameroon (Africa) as TJ3PD. Activity so far on 20 m SSB. Today was his first day active. Paperwork sent to ARRL for DXCC credit soon. Google Maps.