Update March 6, 2026: I am happy to announce that the TX9W DXpedition has acquired a Starlink Mini system. This should significantly enhance our internet connectivity. We have configured software on all our laptops for near real time uploading of log data to ClubLog Livestream…

CU soon from Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands – Jeff, K5WE

Update February 20, 2026:  Preparations are moving along toward our April 18th departure date. A new Buddihex hexbeam has been acquired. We have also purchased an additional amplifier, an Acom 700s, bringing our total number of amps to 6, three kilowatt plus and three more 500 watt plus. Antennas have been prepared and tested. Dave is bringing his Top Band Express antenna for
160 and 80. We hope to make a good number of QSOs on 160 & 80. We are planning a system of triplexer and band pass filters to minimize interstation interference.

Our priority will be putting QSOs in the log, with a good mix of Digital, CW, and SSB. We will look for Europe when propagation permits as the need for Marquesas is greatest in Europe.

Our additional baggage expense will be excessive. Any donations to help with that expense will be welcomed and appreciated. https://k5we.com/tx9w/

Hope to CU soon from TX9W… Team Marquesas…

A team of 6 operators, four from the Oklahoma DX Assn (OKDXA), one from New Mexico and one from France (Jeff/K5WE, Craig/W5CCP, Dave/WD5COV, Jeremy/N5TEA, Bob/K4VBM and Didier/F6BCW), will be active as TX9W from the village of Atuona on the Island of Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands, on April 19-30, 2026. They will operate all bands 160 through 6 meters using the CW, FT8, FT4, SSB, and RTTY modes. The Grid Square is CI00LE, IOTA # is OC-027, CQ Zone is 31, and the ITU Zone is 63. Depending upon a reliable internet connection, logs will be uploaded to ClubLog daily and ClubLog Livestream will be active. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW upon returning home. Periodic updates will occur on their Web page                  
Currently, the Marquesas Islands entity is number 63 world-wide and number 43 in Europe on the ClubLog most wanted list…

TX9W Operating Modes and Frequencies

TX9W will operate at or near these frequencies, subject to QRM or local QRN. We will emphasize CW and FT8, some SSB, RTTY, FT4 may be attempted. CW, SSB, RTTY operation will be split, listening up. FT8 on the DXpedition frequencies will be multi stream mode. We may attempt some SuperFox mode. Depending upon the size of the pileups, we may operate single stream
normal mode on the standard FT8 frequencies. There will be no unattended digital operation. We will occasionally operate on the US General Class frequencies.

TX9W Bandplan

CW   - 7007, 10107, 14007, 18077, 21007, 24903 and 28007
SSB  - 14170, 18130, 21270, 24945 and 28485
FT4  - 7051, 10144, 14091, 18091, 21091, 24920 and 28091
FT8  - 1835, 3563, 5357, 7056, 10144, 14091, 18091, 21091, 24920 and 28091
RTTY - 7051, 10135, 14088, 18091, 21088, 24910 and 28088
6m   - 50313/FT8

TX9W QSL Policy

QSL TX9W via K5WE. ClubLog's OQRS is preferred. If you donate 10 USDs or more, you will automatically qualify for free direct OQRS after the expedition. Direct is OK with SASE/SAE and sufficient funds for postage. Please no IRCs. Bureau request is OK via OQRS. Please don’t send your cards via the bureau, they are not needed.

Please note: K5WE will upload the entire log to LoTW shortly after returning home. I will not charge you for a LoTW upload. Direct cards are available via ClubLog OQRS for 5 USDs. Bureau cards via ClubLog's OQRS request are free to you, although there is a significant cost to the DXpedition. I will process your QSL request as quickly as possible.

These DX trips are expensive. We hope you have enjoyed the show. Any voluntary donations to this DXpedition are greatly appreciated…

Any donations to help with the costs of the TX9W DXpedition are greatly appreciated.

Use the following URL to Donate: ClubLog.org/make_donation.php?call=tx9w" target="_blank">https://ClubLog.org/make_donation.php?call=tx9w