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Update March 19, 2025: Information from Jim, WB2TEM:
Join us for an exciting DXpedition to the stunning Faroe Islands from June 1 to June 10, 2025! Our team will be active under the callsigns OY6FRA, OY6A, OY/W9MK, and OY/K4LT.
We’ll be operating on 6 through 160 meters, utilizing FT8/FT4, SSB, and CW modes to connect with hams worldwide. Additionally, we’re thrilled to participate in the ARRL Digital Contest using the callsign OY6A, adding an extra layer of excitement to our adventure. We will be using, at some of the stations,100W and portable type antennas, so please be patient and understand our operating situation.
QSL information: Please send your cards via WB2REM. OQRS (QSL and LoTW) through ClubLog, QRZ and SASE. All other QSO\'s will be uploaded to LoTW 6 months after completion of the Dxpedition. For more details about our DXpedition, including updates and operating schedules, visit our website at http://www.faroeis.com and associated QRZ pages.
Don’t miss this opportunity to work the Faroe Islands! We look forward to hearing you on the bands.
73, The Faroe Islands DXpedition Team
Jim/WB2REM (Team Leader), Mike/W9MK (Co-Leader), John/K4LT, Bill/W2WCM, Carol/G6TFL/K5TFL, Bruce/K3BAB and Krish/W4VKU will be active as OY6A from the Faroe Islands (EU-018) on June 1-10, 2025.
In addition to OY6A, some of the operators have also obtained a private license to work from SOTA/POTA references (OY/W9MK and OY/K4LT).
Activity will be on 160-6m, including 60m, using CW, SSB and FT8 (FH). Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1822, 3523, 7023, 10108, 14023, 18079, 21023, 24894 and 28023
SSB - 3785, 7163/7225, 14210/14240, 18130, 21285/21350, 24955 and 28485
FT8 - 1846, 3567, 5357*, 7056, 10131, 14090, 18095, 21091, 24911 and 28091
6m - 50313/FT8* and 50333/FT8(**)
* -- Normal FT8
** -- FT8 (FH)
UP -- CW and SSB listening Up
The team states, "With deep gratitude, we would like to thank the Faroese Amateur Radio Club (OY6FRA) and their members, for their support and assistance in helping to plan and execute this DXpedition."
QSL via WB2REM direct* or ClubLog's OQRS. Six months after the end of the DXpedition the log will be updated in LoTW. NO BUREAU QSL CARDS.
*ADDED QSL INFO:
USA - Send a self-addressed envelope (SAE) with a stamp. QSL cards without returned postage WILL NOT BE RESPONDED.
OUTSIDE OF USA - Send 2 USDs along with a self-addressed envelope (SAE). QSL Cards without returned postage WILL NOT BE RESPONDED.
OQRS - DIRECT QSL CARDS VIA OQRS ------ 5.00 USDs
(Upload on Return to USA)
This is for the following: OY6FRA, OY6A, OY/W9MK and OY/K4LT.
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