martedì 26 luglio 2011

VP6T - Pitcairn Island 2012

From 20 to 29 Jannuary 2012 this rare island will be activate by a well experienced team.
More infos on this dxpedition on their website at: http://www.vp6t.org/

73&DX

lunedì 2 maggio 2011

VK9HR - Lord Howe Isl. 2011


The HARAOA group will put on air by a major dx-pedition, Lord Howe Island. Activation is planned between 8th till 17th July 2011. Look their web at: http://www.lordhowe2011.com/

73&DX

T6PSE - Afghanistan May 2011....CANCELLED!!

Due to security reasons the "intrepid dx-group" had to cancel thier upcoming activity from Afghanistan. Safety first!
Look their web.
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N6PSE and K3LP ar co-leading a group to operate from this difficoult country during 10 days in may 2011. More infos on their website at: http://www.intrepid-dx.com/t6pse/index.php

73&DX

venerdì 29 aprile 2011

9N7 Nepal 2011

In november, a team from the Mediterraneo DX Club, will organize an activity from this asian country. More infos at: http://www.mdxc.org/nepal/topic1/index.html

73&DX

martedì 26 aprile 2011

ZD8D - Ascension Island 2011


A German group of OM's will be on air from Ascension Island ì, Iota AF003, from July 24th till August 9th.
More infos on their website: http://www.zd8d.de/index.php?home

73&DX

Southern Sudan - July 2011


Two well known dx-groups will put together their efforts to activate this new coming DXCC entity. The "dx-friends" and "intrepid dx" teams will be on air during 20 days in the month of July 2011. Visit the website for more news: http://www.dxfriends.com/SouthernSudan2011/index.php

73&DX

venerdì 15 aprile 2011

A new DX era started.... new antenna - new life



After almost a year, when my beam system collapsed after a very heavy storm, now I'm on the run again with a new aerial. The last week-end was spend to do the installation of the new antenna and mast over the roof. I have install a professional telescopic mast from Prosistel, 6mt high, on a personalized base made from Gianni I7PHH. I choose to purchase an antenna who allowed me to cover as much band as possible, with the best performance on dx (quite important) and the lowest visual profile. I was in the doubt if going for a Steppir DB18 or an Ultrabeam UB50 but after several considerations I decide to get the Ultrabeam UB50 beacuse less impressive for the neighborhood and for the new VRS system on the motors which seems to be a real step forward on dynamic antennas. Not to forget that being an italian company, the after sale support should be easier for italian customers.
At today there are 5 days that I have the antenna up and I'm still playing around settings and receiption test. Yesterday night I decide to take my time and do a couple of hours of dxing. I'm still impressed of what I have done with only 100w all the night... from Alaska to Cambodia, from South America to Caribbean not forgetting Africa and something else. Many times I was heard at the first call.... yes, I know there wasn't any strong pile-ups as on dx-ped, but you know... really amazing.
Before publishing any picture of the installation I have to do a couple of things and complete definetly my walks on the roof.
My only hope is to don't have any trouble with local authorities and start any legal process to enjoy my hobby.
Just want to thank for the great support in installing the antena my son Dani, my son Leo and not least, my big friend Giorgio IZ3BUG who has drive more then 100km to come and help me.
Without them the installation would have been impossible. THANKS.
Well, for the moment that's all, next time more details and impressions.

Wish you all many DX and fun on radio.

73&DX
Richards

martedì 5 aprile 2011

HK0NA - Malpelo Isl. 2012



Next year a group of colombian radio amateurs will organize the activation of this well researched country. They will invite 4 foreign OM's to join the group of 8 locals. The group will try to be active in as many band and mode possible from Colombian laws.
For further reference visit their site at: http://hk0na.wordpress.com/

73&DX

mercoledì 9 febbraio 2011

TJ9PF - Cameroon

A mostly french team is gooing to be active from this african country. Activity is planned from 11 to 20 of February. Qsl is via F5OGL
Visit the site of the dxpeditiion at: http://www.tj9pf.fr/

73&DX

T32C - East Kiribati


An international team will put on air this prefix from the pacific area. They will be active from September 28 to ctober 26 and plans to have 15 stations moultaneously on air.

The web page is : http://www.t32c.com/

73&DX

VU4PB - Andamans Island

From 15 to 31 of March a group of Indian Radio Amateurs will be active from this island.
The plans are to be active with 4 stations.

Web page: http://www.arsi.info/dxpeditions/vu4pb-mar-2011
Qsl via: W3HNK

info from DXCOFFEE.

73&DX

sabato 22 gennaio 2011

VP8ORK - South Orkney



Microlite penguins dxpedition team will do a trip to the South Orkney island in order to give the Ham comunity a great oportunity to work this rare prefix.
They already leave Argentina and preview to reach the target in 3 days.
The activation will start from January 27 and close operations on Febraury 8.
Their website has already several pictures and all the news are posted there.
Take a look at: http://www.vp8o.com/
If you want to ckeck the log, visit: http://www.clublog.org/charts/?c=vp8ork

Many luck and beware of split operations!!!

73&DX

martedì 11 gennaio 2011

DX0DX - Spartly Island !! POSTPONED !!


NEWS of Jan 12 2011 - The activation was postponed to an undefined date due to several problems. The team will activate Spartly as soon as things go on the right way, which means mainly as soon as a transport ship comes available. The target is to do it within 2011.

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In the next coming days will start a major activation of this asian island. The period should have been from the 6th January till 1st Febbruary but at the moment some delays with permissions could make change dates. You can have more news from their website at: http://www.dx0dx.net/

73&DX

T31A - Central Kiribati


A team of well known dxers has planned to bring on air this rare prefix from the Pacific area.
The activation will take place from April 18 to 28.
For more infos and news visit the web site at: http://www.t31a.com/

73&DX

4A4A - Revillagigedo 2011


On march of this year a group of Mexican and Spanish Hams will activate Revillagigedo Island.
Team leader is Mark XE1B.
QSL via EB7DX
WEB: http://www.revillagigedo2011.com/

73&DX