IOTA News from the
Deutscher Amateur Radio Club
1 December, 2021
Island activities:
Compiled by Andreas, DK5ON
IOTA QRGs
CW: 28040 24920 21040 18098 14040 10114 7030 3530 kHz
SSB: 28560 28460 24950 21260 18128 14260 7055 3760 kHz
AS-177; VU, Goa State group:
The VU Manic Monkeys, a group of Indian operators, activates Sao Jorge Island/Ilha Grande (ALRHS IND-112, Admiralty F0628, NGA 27768, WW Loc. MK65VI) from Dec. 3 to 6 with the callsign AT7SJ. The island, also known as St. George Island, is usually closed to visitors, except for some days in November, when local fishermen are permitted to visit. QRV on 40-10m (CW, SSB, FT8). Operators are VU2GRM, VU2GTI, VU2JHM,
VU2MNX, VU3GDS, VU3KWK, VU3ULP, VU3UNO, and VU3ZNG. QSL via VU3NPI and ClubLog.
NA-096; HH/HI, Hispaniola & NA-122; HI, Dominican Republic's Coastal Islands:
Kasimir/DL2SBY operates holiday-style as HI7/DL2SBY from Punta Cana (WW Loc. FK58sq) and Bayahibe (WW Loc. FK58oi) between Dec. 1 and 14. QRV on 160-10m (CW, some SSB and FT8). If possible, he will also try to activate Saona Island (WLOTA 2304, WW Loc. FK58pd) for a few hours as HI2/DL2SBY. QSL via DL2SBY (d), ClubLog.
NA-105; FS/PJ7; St Martin (Sint Maarten):
Paul/K9NU, Mike/W9MK, Marco/FS4WBS, Bob/W9AP, and John/K9EL plan to activate St Martin on the low bands (CW, SSB, FT4/8) with the callsign TO9W from Dec. 1 to 10. QSL via W9ILY (d/B), ClubLog OQRS, LoTW. http://www.k9el.com/TO9W/TO9W.htm
