H40D - DX news and calendar

Added/updated

May 8, 2018

Callsign(s)

H40D

Start-end dates

April 29, 2018 - May 3, 2018

Utilities

Tracking & stats

Recent spots

DX Atlas

Propagation calculator

DXCC

H40 - Temotu Province

IOTA

OC-179 credited by 20,3% or participants

OC-179 - Duff Islands

CQ zone

WEB page

http://oc-179.weebly.com

Planned modes

Not especified

Planned bands

40 m, 30 m, 20 m, 17 m, 15 m, 12 m, 10 m

Source

DX-World & DXNews

Information

Update May,7: Hi guys, I am presently still in Honiara (unfortunately...). I have included some info on the expedition website about what happened since last update (h44r-h40d.weebly.com).

I'm fine, but want very badly to get back home. I have a rather nasty wound at two fingers of my right leg, which have been filed to the bone wearing a rough sandal. I got it the day of the trip to Duff, but it never really closed, despite my efforts.

I have the OC-168 in digital form, and will post it upon arrival in Brisbane. It wouldn't be open for requests just yet, but you will be able to check if you are in and alert me of possible typos, etc.

Update Feb,16: H40D is the callsign for the upcoming operation from Duff Island (OC-179), Temotu, scheduled between April 29 and May 3!

Cezar (VE3LYC) also received the license for the operation from Russell (OC-168), Solomon Islands, but the callsign is not what he requested, due to an error. Bernhard (DL2GAC, H44MS) relayed to TCSI the request for re-consideration, and Cezar is hopeful that the matter will be resolved next week.

Please consider supporting this ambitious and very expensive project if you haven’t already done so. Visit the expedition website at http://oc-179.weebly.com for more information, future updates, and support

Update Jan,13: Cezar (VE3LYC) informs throgh DX News that an operation from Russell Islands (OC-168, Solomon Islands DXCC) was added to the one already planned from Duff Islands (OC-179, Temotu DXCC). This extends the duration of the original project by a week and adds new logistical challenges. Please note the following:

(1) The expedition time schedule has been finalized and all plane tickets purchased today:

18 April: depart Toronto to Honiara via Brisbane;
20 April: arrival Honiara;
22 to 25 April: operate from Mbanika Island (Russell Islands, OC-168; MWL 6.4%);
28 April: depart Honiara to Lata;
29 April to 3 May: operate from Tahua or Taumako Island (Duff Islands, OC-179, MWL 3.0%)
5 May: depart Lata to Honiara;
6 May: depart Honiara to Brisbane and overnight there;
7 May: depart Brisbane to Toronto.

(2) Bernhard (DL3GAC, H44MS) will join in the activity from OC-168. The team will operate two stations, using CW and SSB, the main bands being 17, 20, 30, and 40 m.

(3) There is a small possibility that following the above operation, a short trip to Nggela Sule Island (Florida Islands, OC-158; MWL 15.7%) may be taken on 26 and 27 April.

(4) The H44 and H40 callsigns will be announced is due course.

This is a very expensive project, and IOTA chasers are asked to consider supporting it. For more information, and subsequent news, please visit the expedition website.

Cezar, VE3LYC plans to operate (in early May 2018) from Taumako Island, Duff Islands, OC-179 (Temotu) for a period of at least 5 days. Website with full details coming soon..

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