Island activities:
The following are IOTA operations that were active this past week between January 10-15th (as per the DXCluster):
IOTA Callsign Island/GROUP Bands/Modes
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AF-004 EA8DFB CANARY 15m; FT8
AF-004 EA8DIG CANARY 20m; SSB
AF-004 EA8DKA CANARY 15m; FT8
AF-004 EA8NF CANARY 12m; SSB
AF-004 EA8UP CANARY 20m; SSB
AF-004 EA8W CANARY 20m; FT8
AF-014 CT3IQ MADEIRA 20/17/15m; SSB/FT8
AF-014 CT3KD MADEIRA 15m; CW
AF-014 CT3KN MADEIRA 10m; FT8
AF-014 CT3MD MADEIRA 15m; CW
AF-014 CT9/DF3MC/P MADEIRA 20m; CW
AF-017 3B9FR RODRIGUES 17m; CW
AF-019 IG9ITO PELAGIE 40m; SSB
AF-022 ZD7FT ST HELENA 15m; SSB
AF-024 S79KW/P INNER 20m; SSB
AF-083 3V8HP GABES/MEDENINE REGION 20m; SSB
AN-015 8J1RL QUEEN MAUD LAND 20m; FT8
AS-004 5B4AIF Cyprus 17/12m; SSB
AS-004 5B4AIX Cyprus 17m; SSB
AS-004 5B4VL Cyprus 12/15/10m; SSB
AS-007 JA0LBE HONSHU 15m; SSB
AS-007 JA1GLM HONSHU 17m; FT8
AS-007 JA1IOA HONSHU 30m; FT8
AS-007 JA1QVR HONSHU 30m; FT8
AS-007 JG4AKL HONSHU 17m; FT8
AS-007 JH0INP HONSHU 10m; FT8
AS-007 JH1BNC HONSHU 15m; FT8
AS-007 JH1IED HONSHU 10m; FT8
AS-007 JH1RGG HONSHU 15m; FT8
AS-007 JH1XVQ HONSHU 15m; FT8
AS-007 JH3SIF HONSHU 10m; CW
AS-007 JO1DZA HONSHU 40m; SSB
AS-018 R075F SAKHALIN 40m; FT8
AS-019 9V1YC SINGAPORE 30m; FT8
AS-047 JS6TWW DAITO 17m; FT8
AS-077 JE6HJT KYUSHU 17m; FT8
AS-078 JA8COE Hokkaido 17m; SSB
AS-078 JH8RBY Hokkaido 17m; SSB
AS-153 AU2GSI WEST BENGAL STATE 40/20/17m; SSB
EU-001 SY5DTA DODECANESE 20m; SSB
EU-002 OH0Z Aland 10m; CW
EU-004 EA6NB BALEARIC 160m;
EU-005 2E0FTD/P GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-005 2E0HPI/P GREAT BRITAIN 40m;
EU-005 G0DBE GREAT BRITAIN 20m; FT8
EU-005 G0GKH GREAT BRITAIN 40m; CW
EU-005 G4FAL GREAT BRITAIN 17m; CW
EU-005 G4IIY GREAT BRITAIN 20m; FT8
EU-005 G4UJS GREAT BRITAIN 15m; FT8
EU-005 G4XWM GREAT BRITAIN 15m; FT8
EU-005 G4ZAO/P GREAT BRITAIN 40m; CW
EU-005 GX5DX GREAT BRITAIN 60m;
EU-005 M0DXT/P GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 M0KCB/P GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 M0KPD/M GREAT BRITAIN 80m; SSB
EU-005 M0KCB/P GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 M0PAI GREAT BRITAIN 40/20m; SSB
EU-005 M0RBG/P GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 M1DLS/P GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-005 MW0GWG/P GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 MW0WBG GREAT BRITAIN 20m; CW
EU-009 GM0WED ORKNEY 15m; CW
EU-009 MM5DWW ORKNEY 30m; FT8
EU-015 SV9RKU CRETE 17/15m; SSB
EU-018 OY1CT FAROE 15/12m; CW
EU-020 SM1ALH GOTLAND COUNTY 17m; SSB
EU-021 TF2MSN ICELAND 17m; SSB
EU-021 TF8KY ICELAND 40m; SSB
EU-024 I4YSS SARDINIA 40m; SSB
EU-024 IS0KNG SARDINIA 12m; FT8
EU-024 IZ5EBL SARDINIA 40m; SSB
EU-025 IT9OPJ SICILY 17m; SSB
EU-025 IT9PQO SICILY 17m; SSB
EU-029 OV1CDX SJAELLAND 17m; SSB
EU-031 IC8/UR8QX CAMPANIA REGION 40m; CW
EU-031 IC8HRG CAMPANIA REGION 17m; SSB
EU-032 F6BFH SOR-TRONDELAG/MORE OG ROMSDAL COUNTY NORTH 17m; FT8
EU-036 LA7DFA SOR-TRONDELAG/MORE OG ROMSDAL COUNTY NORTH 60m;
EU-096 OH1TD LANSI-SUOMI (TURKU) PROVINCE 20m; SSB
EU-115 EI2IJB/M IRELAND 40/17m; SSB
EU-115 EI3ISB IRELAND 20m; SSB
EU-115 EI4KI IRELAND 40m; SSB
EU-115 EI4KT/M IRELAND 20m; SSB
EU-115 EI6FR/P IRELAND 40/30m; CW
EU-115 EI90IRTS IRELAND 17m; CW
EU-115 GI0BDX IRELAND 17m; SSB
EU-115 MI0ADX IRELAND 17m; SSB
EU-115 MI0AIH IRELAND 15m; SSB
EU-116 MD0CCE ISLE OF MAN 15m; FT8
EU-131 IK3PQH/P VENETO REGION 40/20m; SSB/FT8
NA-005 VP9GE BERMUDA 30m; FT8
NA-005 VP9KD BERMUDA 17m; SSB
NA-015 CO8LY CUBA 12m; SSB
NA-021 8P6ET BARBADOS 12m; FT8
NA-021 8P6QA BARBADOS 20m; SSB
NA-027 VO1FOG NEWFOUNDLAND 12m; SSB
NA-059 NL8F FOX 15m; FT8
NA-069 N9JF FLA STATE SW (CHARLOTTE/LEE COUNTY) 20m; CW
NA-083 WU9P VIRGINIA STATE 15m; SSB
NA-096 HH2JA HISPANIOLA 30m; FT8
NA-096 HI7AMB HISPANIOLA 20m; SSB
NA-096 HI8HRD HISPANIOLA 10m; SSB
NA-097 6Y6Y JAMAICA 17m; SSB
NA-099 KP4AA PUERTO RICO 160m;
NA-099 KP4HF PUERTO RICO 80m; FT8
NA-099 KP4JRS PUERTO RICO 40/20/12/10m; CW
NA-099 KP4PUA PUERTO RICO 17m; SSB
NA-099 WP4MXM PUERTO RICO 40m; FT8
NA-101 J72IMS DOMINICA 10m; SSB
NA-102 FG5BZ GUADELOUPE 12m; FT8
NA-103 VP2MNI MONTSERRAT 17m; SSB
NA-105 FS/F8AAN St Martin 40m; CW
NA-106 KP2BH VIRGIN 15m; CW
NA-107 FM5FJ Martinique 40m; CW
OC-001 VK2KPP Australia 15m; SSB
OC-001 VK3CWB Australia 17m; CW
OC-001 VK3KJ Australia 12m; SSB
OC-001 VK3MH Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK4DO Australia 15m; SSB
OC-001 VK4IM Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK4NBX Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK4SX Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK6EI Australia 40m; FT8
OC-001 VK6IR Australia 40/15m; SSB/FT8
OC-001 VK6SJ Australia 15m;
OC-001 VK8NSB Australia 15m; SSB
OC-013 E51BQ RAROTONGA 15m; FT8
OC-016 3D2AG VITI LEVU AND VANUA LEVU 15/10m; CW
OC-021 YB0AR JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YB1DNF JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YB2VOC JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YC1BIQ JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-026 KG6JDX GUAM 12m; FT8
OC-032 FK4QX NEW CALEDONIA 20/12m; SSB
OC-032 FK8HM NEW CALEDONIA 17/15m; FT8
OC-032 FK8IK NEW CALEDONIA 12/10m; CW
OC-034 YB9RPF NEW GUINEA 40m; FT8
OC-036 ZL1ANH NORTH 15m; SSB
OC-036 ZL1BQD NORTH 15m; FT8
OC-134 ZL3JT SOUTH 15m; FT8
OC-134 ZL4AS SOUTH 30m; FT8
OC-139 VK5GR/P Kangaroo 20m; FT8
OC-143 YC5AKH SUMATRA 20m; FT8
OC-144 YG4KID BANGKA AND BELITUNG 40m; FT8
OC-148 YB9MX TIMOR 15m; SSB
OC-201 ZL1RKO NORTH ISLAND’S COASTAL 40m; FT8
OC-262 YB1TIA/4 Rakata 40/20/15m; CW/FT8
SA-002 VP8LP FALKLAND 20m; SSB
SA-006 PJ4NX BONAIRE 160m;
SA-008 LU6XQB ISLA GRANDE DE TIERRA DEL FUEGO 20m; FT8
SA-011 9Z4FE TRINIDAD 17m; SSB
SA-018 CE7KF LOS LAGOS REGION SOUTH 15m; FT8
SA-023 ZY6A Frades 40/20/15m; CW/SSB
SA-099 PJ2ND CURACAO 40m; CW
** Thanks to the individuals who put the island/group and mode (which is very important) on their QSNs on their PacketCluster reports. The format we suggest is “Mode/IOTA#/Island or Group” (ex. FT8/OC-146/Celebes).
AS-140. (Update) Operators Manju/S21AM and Fazlay/S21RC posted the following on their S21DX Web page (https://s21dx.org): 2022 S21DX OPERATION THIS NOVEMBER — For our last year’s IOTA AS-140 activation – we haven’t got much response and support till the last moment. We had to reduce the number of stations from our sinitial planned two to a single HF (as we couldn’t buy BPF, struggled to get fund for buying other essentials like batteries, generators etc.). Also we planned that we will stay as many days possible that our tight budget permits.
To our great surprise, after starting the activation, many of you started to reach us and started providing support, with your generosity we had completed the whole 7 days operation till the last minute as per our operating permit. We only wished if we could get those response earlier – we could have run one SSB and one FT8 at the same time and doubling our QSO counts. Though we managed to do 5,000+ SSB/Digi mode from 80m to 12m with only two operators working in turn – not bad for a small pistol considering the band condition.
This time we are planning to activate AS-140 again (AS-140 is much more needed then AS-127, as it is a domestic operation and we have only these two islands group in S2) from a different Island. Planning minimum two station, better antennas (VDAs for NA/EU pointing towards the sea), (Beam towards JA overland), and our multiband vertical which was used for the 5000+ QSO barefoot for bands not covered by VDA/Beams. We might use a
linear for SSB Phone if we can buy a larger 2000VA generator and BPF’s. We will also try to invite few more interested S2 operators if we find with adequate experience.
AS-150. (Canceled) Members of the Huaniu Amateur Radio Club, who were expected to be active as B4/BG2CNO from Lingshan Island between January 13-15th, had to cancel their activity. They state on QRZ.com: I’m very sorry. Due to the sea weather, the AS-150 Island connection activity was temporarily canceled. We look forward to the next Island connection!
AS-200. Take, JI3DST, will once again be active as JI3DST/5 (mainly for DX and 6m Multi-Hop) [not use JI3DST/P for FT8], JJ5RBH (mainly for DX and JA) [without /P or /5,Fix QTH] and JS6RRR/5 (mainly for JA, JS8RRR/P for FT8) from Shodo Island (Shikoku’s Coastal Islands) between 0700z, January 20th, and 0000z, February 24th. Operation may vary due to heavy rain or other conditions.
Activity will be on 80/40/30/20/17/15/12/10/6/2m meters (and 70cm) using CW, SSB and FT8 (possibly FM/RTTY). QSL JI3DST/5 via ClubLog’s OQRS, LoTW, direct or by the Bureau*. QSL JJ5RBH via ClubLog, LoTW or Bureau*. QSL JS8RRR/5 via ClubLog, LoTW or Bureau*. *NO need to request by OQRS.
EU-086. Operators Andrey/R1II and YL Tatyana/RL1I will be active as RI1PP from Mestnyy Island (RRA RR-06-29 [new one], RDA NO-02), European Russia, for a 1 or 2 day operation during sometime in February. The date of the trip has not yet been determined. They will ride snowmobiles to the island. The island is uninhabited, and the operation very much depends on the weather. Activity will be on various HF bands and modes. QSL via R1II.
NA-069. Members of the Englewood Amateur Radio Society (EARS)[N4EAR] are expected to activate Gasparilla Island between January 29-30th. NO other details are available.
NA-114. (Reminder/Update) Members of the Radio Club de Montceau Les Mines (F6KJS) will be active as TO6S from Terre de Haut (WW Loc. FK95eu87, WLOTA-3998), Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe, between January 20th and February 1st. QSL Manager is EA5GL. QSL via the Bureau will be sent out 1 year after operation.
Didier, F6BCW, states “everything is OK” and posted an update on their Web site, FaceBook page and QRZ.com page, January 3rd at: https://les-saintes.f6kjs.fr/index.php/2022/01/03/laventure-to6s-continue-de-plus-belle/
For more details and updates, see: https://les-saintes.f6kjs.fr
Their Facebook page is at: https://www.facebook.com/DXpÇdition-TO6S-102954718850959
NA-142. Bernie, W3UR, Editor of “The Daily DX”, reports that he will be operating N3ME, the Glenwood DX Association Club callsign, from Okaloosa Island late on Friday, January 21st until mid-day Sunday, January 23rd. Activity will be on 20/17/15/12/10 meters using CW, SSB and possibly FT8. QSL via W3UR.
OC-088. Operators Donny/YB0DX (ORARI Chairman) and Dave/YC5YC will be active as YB0DX/7 and YC5YC/7 from Borneo between January 23-24th. Activity will be on various HF bands using SSB and the Digital modes. QSL YB0DX/7 via YB8RW, eQSL, ClubLog or LoTW. QSL YC5YC/7 via EA7FTR, eQSL or LoTW.
OC-139. Grant, VK5GR, reports that he is currently NOT on Kangaroo Island, but operating portable (until January 16th) on the edge of Lake Albert on the northern end of Meningie township about 2 hours SE from his home (still on the mainland at this time). His next visit to Kangaroo Island will likely be July 2022 for the RSGB IOTA Contest as VK5KI possibly as a Multi-Op.
OC-245. Operators Budi/YE1AR, Doni/YB6ABO, Mohammad/YC1BIQ and Darwan/YD0AVE, will be active as YE1AR/6, YB6ABO/P, YC1BIQ/6 and YD0AVE/6, respectively, from Rondo Island (ARLHS IDO-369) between January 20-27th. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using mainly on FT8 as well as on CW and SSB. QSL via N2OO or ClubLog’s OQRS. For more details, see: http://www.yf1ar.com/2022/01/rondo-island-oc-245-ido-369.html
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