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Krkonose National Park, Dec 18-24 2011

December 3rd, 2011
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Travel : Czech MountainsQTH: Krkonose National Park, Czech Republic, OKFF-002

This Christmas EI6DX will again be active from Northern Czech mountains. This activation will include operating from the Krkonose National Park (OKFF-002). Activity in SSB and CW mainly on 40. QSOs will count towards World Flora and Fauna programme. For more details visit www.wff44.com. QSL via RX3RC.

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, Travel, WFF44 Programme Tags:

Fuerteventura, IOTA AF-004, Aug 16-30, 2011

August 12th, 2011

Travel : Fuerteventura

QTH: Fuerteventura, WFF: EAFF-063, EAFF-065, EAFF-195

In the end of August EI6DX will be operating from Canary Islands and will look to activate 2 of the National Parks in Fuerteventura. If all goes well, I will hopefully be giving WFF African entries (EAFF-063, EAFF-065, EAFF-195) to the programme chasers. This year I am planning to go to the Lobos Island as well.

For exact dates and activation schedule subscribe to updates. More information is available here.

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, IOTA, Travel, WFF44 Programme Tags:

Northern Russia, RDA AR12, July 23-24, 2011

July 19th, 2011
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Travel: Northern RussiaQTH: Northern Russia, Archangelsk oblast

As a member of the RK1OWZ team I am going to work from RDA AR12 (Verkhnetoemski districts). Main bands of operation: 40 and 20. Mode: SSB. Other OWZ members are UA1OMZ, RA1OD, UA1OMX, UA1ORT. Operation time: 48 hours. QSL via Sam, UA1OMZ. Sam sends QSLs automatically using log entries.

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, Travel Tags:

St. Kilda expedition over

June 25th, 2011
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Travel: St. Kilda, Monach IslesQTH: St. Kilda, Monach Isles (EU-059, EU-111), June, 2011

St. Kilda expedition is over. It was an excellent trip and an adventure. 12.000 QSOs were made from Monachs and St. Kilda and all operators are now back home. We were really lucky with the weather. The sea was calm during the trip. Night shifts were very tough with rain and cold throughout. Full story of the trip is available here. All operators are now back home without major injuries. Ramon had a bad fall on the last day and broke his arm, he is in the cast but is recovering fast. QSL cards have been designed and are now in the print.

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, IOTA, Travel, WFF44 Programme Tags:

St. Kilda, Monach Isles (EU-059, EU-111), June, 2011

January 15th, 2011
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Travel: St. Kilda, Monach IslesQTH: St. Kilda, Monach Isles (EU-059, EU-111), June, 2011

EI6DX will participate in the activation of rare IOTA in June as part of Ms0INT crew.The 2011 IOTA team includes Col MM0NDX, Christian EA3NT, Ramon EA3OR, Raul EA5KA, Stan EI6DX, Vincent F4BKV and Simon IZ7ATN.

All highly experienced island activators, it is planned the MSØINT team will put Benbecula, South Uist, Grimsay, Baleshare, North Uist, Berneray, St Kilda and Monach Isles on the air between June 14 – 20, 2011.

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, IOTA, Travel Tags:

Krkonose National Park, Dec 21-26 2010

December 4th, 2010
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Travel : Czech MountainsQTH: Krkonose National Park, Czech Republic, OKFF-002

This Christmas I will work from Northern Czech mountains. This small operation will include QRV from the Krkonose National Park (OKFF-002). Activity in SSB and CW on 40 and 80. QSOs will count towards World Flora and Fauna programme. QSL via RX3RC.

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, Travel, WFF44 Programme Tags:

Senegalese National Park, 6WFF-XX, Nov 23/25, 2010

November 22nd, 2010
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Travel : Senegal

QTH: National Park, Senegal, 6W/EI6DX/P

Update: either tomorrow or on Wednesday evening between 6 and 10 PM GMT I hoping to  activate one of the nearby National Parks of Senegal. Operation on 14 MHz only using a short whip antenna. Do not expect a strong signal but hopefully it will be enough to give a rare 6WFF to some of the WFF chaisers. Check for an update on this web site tomorrow for exact reference number and time.
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Senegal, CQ WW 2010

November 21st, 2010

Travel : Senegal

QTH: Somone, Senegal, 6W/EI6DX

Update: arrived in Somone after 2 days in Goree and Dakar. Small change of plans. I can only operate low power this time. Therefore CQWW category will either be 40 SOSB LP or SOAB LP. Everything else goes according to plan. The shack is in perfect condition as always. See you on low bands this week. vy 73!
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Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, Contests, Senegal, Travel Tags:

Fuerteventura, IOTA AF-004, Aug 14-30, 2010

July 5th, 2010
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Travel : Fuerteventura

QTH: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, WFF: EAFF-063, EAFF-065

In the end of August I will be operating from Canary Islands and will look to activate 2 of the 3 National Parks in Fuerteventura. If all goes well, I will hopefully be giving WFF African entries (EAFF-063, EAFF-065) to the programme chasers.

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Vale of Clara, EIFF-073, June 26-27, 2010

June 22nd, 2010
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Travel : Vale of Clara

QTH: Vale of Clara Nature Reserve, EIFF-073

June 26 and 27 I will be active from Vale of Clara. Activity only on 20 metres SSB and CW. All contacts will count towards World Flora and Fauna programme – reference number: EIFF-073.

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, Travel, WFF44 Programme Tags:

Senegal, CQ WW 2010

June 21st, 2010
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Travel : Senegal

QTH: Somone, Senegal, 6W/EI6DX

New license for the duration of the contest has been issued. During CQ WW I will be operating as 6V7Y. Outside of the contest, 6W/EI6DX will be used. I am bringing a 1KW ACOM power amplifier and will put a lot of effort into the competition. Outside of CQ WW, holiday style operation is expected. Main focus is as always on low bands CW. More…

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, Contests, Featured, Senegal, Travel Tags:

Senegal, CQWW 2010

January 31st, 2010
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Travel : SenegalQTH: Somone, Senegal, 6W/EI6DX

This year EI6DX will be back in Senegal operating holiday style outside of CQWW on Top Band CW. Main target is to take part in the CQWW CW 2010 and to get close to the World Top 3 in SOAB LP. This time Elecraft K3 will be used and hopefully K9AY will be available for low bands.

6W/EI6DX online log is now available here. I would like to thank you all for calling me. It was a great pleasure to work you last year. QSLs are now being answered by RX3RC via the bureau and direct. More…

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, Contests, Senegal, Travel Tags:

Krkonose National Park, Dec 20-24 2009

December 10th, 2009
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Travel : Czech MountainsQTH: Krkonose National Park, Czech Republic, OKFF-002

This Christmas I will work from Northern Czech mountains. This small activation will include operating from the Krkonose National Park (OKFF-002). Activity in SSB and CW on 40 and 80. QSOs will count towards World Flora and Fauna programme. For more details visit www.wff44.com. QSL via RX3RC.

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, Travel, WFF44 Programme Tags:

6V7S, 6W/EI6DX, Senegal, Nov 7-16

November 6th, 2009
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Travel : SenegalQTH: Somone, Senegal, 6W/EI6DX, 6V7S

New special call was received for operating from Senegal – 6V7S. My flight is in a few hours. Mike is traveling via Madrid. If all goes well, I will meet him in Dakar tomorrow evening and we will be on air since Sunday morning. QSL info: 6V7S via UA1OMX, 6W/EI6DX via RX3RC.

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, Contests, Senegal, Travel Tags:

Senegal, Nov 7-16, 2009

August 8th, 2009
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Travel : SenegalQTH: Somone, Senegal, 6W/EI6DX

In November 2009 between CQWW SSB and CW I am going to operate from Senegal, from a small village of Somone located 70 km Southeast of Dakar. I will concentrate on low bands and will work mainly CW. Participation in the Ukrainian DX and Japan Internation DX contests is scheduled at the weekends. More…

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, Contests, Senegal, Travel Tags:

France, Aug 14-31, 2009

July 30th, 2009
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Travel: FranceQTH: Gassin, Var, F/EI6DX

We are going to France again in August. Moderate activity expected on 40 and 80 metres CW. Around 25th of August I am hoping to work from Hyeres Islands, EU-070. Equipment: K3, 100W, short dipoles. QSL via RX3RC.

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, IOTA, Travel Tags:

Northern Russia, RDA AR18/AR12, June 20-21, 2009

June 15th, 2009
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Travel: Northern RussiaQTH: Northern Russia, Archangelsk oblast

As a member of the RK1OWZ team I am going to work from RDA AR18 and AR12 (Verkhnetoemski and Krasnoborki districts). Main bands of operation: 80, 40 and 20. Mode: SSB. Other OWZ members are UA1OMZ, UA1ORT, UA1OMS, EW8IZ. The team is planning to give AR12 and AR18 (rare!) to as many ops as possible. Operation time: 48 hours. QSL via Sam, UA1OMZ. Sam sends QSLs automatically using log entries.

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, Travel Tags:

Baltic Contest, Aran Islands, May 23-24, 2009

May 13th, 2009
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Travel: Aran IslandsQTH: Inis Mor, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, IOTA: EU-006

I will be taking part in the Baltic Contest as EJ6DX (Aran Islands) from 2100z May 23, 2009 till 0200z May 24, 2009. 80 metres CW only. Target: 300 QSOs + prepare equipment for CQ WPX SOSB 80 the following week. Equipment used: K3 100W, HF2V and K9AY receiving loop. QSL via RX3RC.

Author: ei6dx Categories: Aran Islands, Contests, IOTA, Travel Tags:

Aran Islands, IOTA EU-006, May 23-24, 2009

May 3rd, 2009
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Travel : Aran Islands, EU-006QTH: Inis Mor, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, IOTA: EU-006

Third weekend of May will be spent DXing and, if weather is good, surfing on Aran Islands. I will be active in the evenings and overnight on 80 meters CW and SSB and 160 CW. Equipment used: K3 100W, HF2V and K9AY receiving loop. QSL via RX3RC.

If interested, follow me on twitter. I will be posting updates once I head off to the West.

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, Aran Islands, IOTA, Travel Tags:

Aran Islands, IOTA EU-006, Dec 12-14, 2008

December 1st, 2008
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Travel : Aran Islands, EU-006QTH: Inis Mor, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, IOTA: EU-006

EJ6DX will be activating EU-006 in December. The plan is to work 160 meters using HF2V. Special attention will be paid to South America, Asia and Oceania on low bands. QSL cards for this expedition are handled by EI6DX (Irish buro or direct).

Author: ei6dx Categories: Announced operations, Aran Islands, IOTA, Travel Tags: