• [NEWS] –

Some ops may be wondering why a few of the TX7N team are already in Hiva Oa but not yet active on the air.  The logistics of such an expedition are complex: they are currently focused on setting up antennas and preparing the technical infrastructure to ensure everything is ready on time. TX7N radio transmissions will begin, if all goes as planned, on January 12, 2025, and will run through January 27, 2025. The second part of the team will arrive on January 11.

TX7N WEBSITE  /  FACEBOOK PAGE

  • [JANUARY 5 @ 0845Z] –

A busy day for the TX7N DXpedition! Today started at 5:30AM and ended at 10:30PM (local times). An intense, non-stop day for the whole team!

— 700 kg of equipment unpacked, sorted, and organized.
— Topographical study of the terrain to optimize antenna installation.
— Car rental to facilitate travel around the island.
— Air freight retrieved, essential for our operations.

Meeting with the owners of our second site to negotiate antenna placements for the low bands. Tomorrow we begin the installation of the antennas! Thank you all for your encouragement and support. We’re giving it our all to make this expedition a success. 

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  • [JANUARY 4 @ 1900Z] –

The TX7N team is hard at work early this morning, unpacking the long-awaited shipping crate. The equipment is being inspected and prepared for setup as we gear up for the start of operations. The energy and motivation are high, and the excitement is building

  • [JANUARY 3 @ 1700Z] –

After 23 hours of travelling from Paris via LAX, the TX7N advance team finally arrived Papeete, French Polynesia. Soon the last stage of their journey – a 4-hour flight (propeller) to Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands. Video by team member, OK2WX.

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The TX7N team is hitting the road for Paris, their arms loaded with suitcases, equipment and above all, a lot of enthusiasm! After passing through Charles de Gaulle airport, we will take off towards Papeete, with a stopover in Los Angeles, before boarding the last flight which will take us to our final destination: Hiva Oa, in the heart of the Marquesas Islands. Each step brings us a little closer to this incredible adventure, and we can’t wait to assemble our antennas in this exceptional setting. Thank you to all our supporters for their valuable help in this expedition. We’ll see you very soon for the first live activations of the Marquesas!

TX7N WEBSITE  /  FACEBOOK PAGE

  • [OCTOBER 31] – 

Since the previous update the shipping container has made it across the Atlantic and is now located off C6 – Bahamas. 

VISIT THE TX7N WEBSITE

  • [OCTOBER 17] – 

We are excited to announce that our shipping container has just departed and is now crossing the Atlantic, heading towards New York! This is a major milestone for our 2025 expedition to the Marquesas Islands. But the journey is far from over! We still have to pack our bags—about 700 kg of equipment that will be traveling with us by plane.  We’ll keep you updated on every step of this exceptional expedition that has generated so much excitement in the amateur radio community. Stay tuned!

  • [SEPTEMBER 27] –

Our shipping box has left for Le Havre. Once on board the ship, it will then head to Tahiti (Papeete) and then on to the Marquesas.

  • [SEPTEMBER 3] –

In addition to TX7N, the team will also use TX100REF (REF CW),  TX7MAS (SAT + 23EME) and TX7WW (CQWW CW 160) throughout the DXpedition period covering special activities / contests – check here for further info. 

  • [AUGUST 13] –

Callsign TX7N has been issued for this DXpedition. Logo also now ready. 

  • [JUNE 27] –

Team so far: F5VHQ, F8GGV, F6BCW, F5SDD, SP5APW, HB9GWJ, F8ATS, EA1SA, F6FMC, F1MNQ, OK2WX, F4GLD, F4ISZ, F5LRL..

  • [JUNE 16] –

Following on from their initial info a few days ago, team members from F6KJS Radio Club du Bassin Minier are now able to announce to the DX world they will be QRV from the Marquesas Islands (QTH: Hiva Oa) during January 12-27, 2025. A reminder that 14 ops will form this DXpedition. FB page. 

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PS: the Radio Club du Bassin Minier team were active from Marquesas as TX7L in November 2023 – video below and detailed info on that DXpedition here.