Update March 23, 2025: The logs is now complete on OQRS

Update March 23, 2025: M0URX is still waiting for the upload of the last logs of VU4AX.  He asks not to contact him until the final logs have been uploaded.

Update March 20, 2025: With more than 65,000 QSO in the log they will go QRT soon. All low band antennas now packed away. Only HF bands running for the moment while the team continue disassembly. 

Update March 14, 2025: Team report that despite all their efforts in the preparation of the DXpedition, the propagation is something they don’t have under control. Currently, they’re facing very poor conditions and the forecast for the coming days does not seem promising. Fingers crossed. They will continue to do their best, especially with focus on NA.

Update March 12, 2025: Almost 10,000 QSOs in the log with a good mix of CW, SSB and FT8. They continue to be very active although occasional power-cuts have occurred.

Update March 11, 2025: We are working hard at all stations. Working in extremely high temperatures is a real body killer. But good news, we are almost there and hope to be active within a few hours. Stay tuned!

This morning Marc ON4AMX also arrived safely at our location. The journey was very tiring but at the end the team is complete.

Internet connection is very poor, so communication is very difficult at the moment.

Update March 9, 2025:  The team met at Kortrijk for the start of the VU4AX DX-pedition. We traveled by bus towards CDG Paris. Everything went smoothly until check-in.
 
Everyone's documents were carefully checked. Then a problem surfaced with Marc ON4AMX's visa. Marc was not allowed to check in.

In the meantime, the team did everything possible to check in all 47 suitcases. But even that went totally wrong, despite everything being very neatly organised. It went totally wrong and the system went down. The long line of waiting people only got longer. Suddenly we were presented with a new bill for the 7 pieces of oversize luggage. When we pointed out that everything was already paid for, we were told “either you pay or everything stays here”. If we wanted to continue we had no choice but to pay again for the luggage already paid for.

Meanwhile, a new visa was being applied for Marc ON4AMX. Unfortunately, we could not wait any longer and had to move on if we wanted to catch our flight. So Marc is currently still in Paris and hopes to get his documents in order soon and fly towards New Delhi on a new flight.

This morning around 8:15 a.m. we arrived in New Delhi. All the luggage was with us on the plane, this was a great relief. Then another very big challenge awaited us as our luggage had to be cleared through customs. With the necessary interventions of the people of Air India, we got our luggage in order and the necessary stamps on our documents.

Meanwhile, we were waiting for our next flight to Port-Blair Andaman Islands.

Update March 8, 2025:  As the month of March approached, the tension started to rise enormously. We can say that we have faced serious challenges in the past weeks, with a lot of stress and unexpected obstacles that no one saw coming. But we are determined and never give up with the goal to “accomplish our mission…”

DX-Adventure is thrilled to announce our upcoming DX-pedition to the beautiful South Andaman Islands (IOTA AS-001).

From March 10th to March 20th, 2025, an experienced team of 12 operators will be active from South Andaman, operating 6 stations around the clock on bands from 10m to 160m (incl. WARC + 60m), using CW, SSB, and DIGI.

Months of careful planning and preparation have brought together an international team of experienced DX-peditioners, including:

ON4AMX Marc | ON4HIL Patrick | ON5UR Max | ON5RA Pascal | ON5TN Karel | ON6CC Marc | ON7FT Jonas | ON7USB Geert | ON7RU Franky | ON8AZ Francis | PA3EWP Ronald | PA9M Marcel.

Six stations mean a lot of material and it is a big challenge to transport it all to VU4. With 1.150kg of equipment meticulously prepared, we will try to offer the best experience possible for you, covering 24/7 operations to maximize the change on having a QSO with us. VU4 ranks as #28 for the USA and #53 worldwide, making it a rare and exciting challenge

Needless to say, your support is essential to make this DX-pedition a success. We deeply appreciate our sponsors and suppliers for their ongoing support and welcome further contributions to help us achieve a memorable DX-pedition.

We understand the importance of providing opportunities for USA operators and will closely monitor propagation conditions to maximize the chances of QSOs with stations across the United States.While we cannot make any promises, we assure you that we will do our best to optimize operations and increase the chances of QSOs with USA operators.

 To ensure maximum efficiency during this DXpedition, the team is supported by three experienced Pilot Stations: W2IRT | Peter J. Dougherty - E21EIC | Champ  - ON9CFG | Björn. If you can hear VU4AX signals while they are operating in another region, through long path, or under unusual conditions, please notify your regional pilot. Your input will help them gather and analyse vital information which will then be relayed to the team.
For contact details of the Pilot Stations, please visit the DX-Adventure website.

Stay updated with the latest news at www.dx-adventure.com.

73, and we look forward to making a QSO with you from VU4 South Andaman!

The DX-Adventure Team