Bernie, ZS4TX informs via DXNews.com that he will be active on EME as D2TX from Angola, on May 1-4, 2025.
D2TX JH93, Cuatir Nature Reserve, Angola
1 May 2025 In late afternoon/evening, TEP 2M/70CM towards EU.
2 May 2025 Moonrise to Moonset 2M/70CM EME. TEP 2M/70CM. T
3 May 2025 Moonrise to Moonset 2M/70CM EME. TEP 2M/70CM.
4 May 2025 Moonrise to ~15:00Z 2M/70CM EME.
As D2 was recently activated on 2M EME, most of the activity will be directed to 70CM which required a special operating permit. The road to the Cuatir Nature Reserve will be a ~300km round trip from the V5 border on 4x4 off-road sand tracks with a ferry crossing over the Cubango river as a bonus.
Equipment for 2M: 1 x 2M18XXX, IC-9700 [One less antenna than used at D2TX in 2022]
Equipment for 70CM: 2 x 9WL, IC-9700 [Same as used from 7P8Z]
[Multiple spares of almost everything...]
Direct QSL's for any of the calls can be requested from Lins, PA3CMC. Contributions will be gladly accepted and can be directed via Paypal to Lins, PA3CMC at info@pa3cmc.nl Please include your callsign to be listed as a contributor.
All direct paper QSL requests and contributors will receive LoTW confirmation as well.
Any changes to the schedule will be communicated via the relevant HB9Q chats, and/or QRZ.COM pages.
All the accommodation has been pre-booked and paid so the dates are not subject to change unless something unplanned comes up.
Particular attention will be given to marginal and short common Moon windows. Please feel free to send an email to indicate such windows that will require specific attention.
A portable QO-100 SAT Station provided by PA3CMC will be used to relay messages in case there are no internet coverage available.
RS-44 satellite contacts may also be considered if the EME activity is low enough.
No 23/13/6CM activity is planned.
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