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Bouvet Island DXpedition news

Dom, 3Z9DX, posted the following comment on FaceBook/eHam.net on November 4th [edited]:
"After a short and solid in-team discussion we decided that all donors, who supported our first attempt to Bouvet in March 2019 with 199 USDs and more, will take part in a similar lottery as we've announced recently in terms of the 2nd Bouvet's attempt. We simply feel we should honor all of our supporters who qualify to enter the lottery.
So, each donor who donated at least 199 USDs and more until March 2019 is able to win a FREE 10 days vacation + sailing trip on our own Rebel Catamaran with a Captain and crew among the Fiji islands. The rules are simple and the same as the current lottery for supporters of the 2nd Bouvet attempt. We will choose 3 donors + 1 accompanying person each, that is 6 people in total. Dates are to be arranged with participants once chosen.
The prize includes 10 days vacation and/or the sailing trip around some amazing Fiji islands (Prize do not include participants insurances, airfares from/to home destinations and food. This can be arranged by our crew on request).
The entire process of the prize drawing and the winners' announcements will be live-streamed online. The prize draw will take place in approx. 2 weeks and will be announced a couple of days earlier. Stay tuned and already crossing fingers for the winners :-)"

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For more details and updates on the Bouvet Island DXpedition, watch the following Web page and Media sites at:
This is the main site where you can find more details on the project and news: https://bouvetoya.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bouvetoya.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bouvetoyaorg
OPDX

 

Mount Athos activity

Monk Iakovos, SV2RSG, has been active as SV2RSG/A from the Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou of Mount Athos. Activity has been on mostly 20 meters at various times between 1100-1830z (some 40m). 
It is interesting that he is now signing with a "/A" ("/A" as meaning of alternative).
Back in July, OPDX was informed that per the DXCC Desk staff, they do not yet have any documentation from Monk Iakovos, SV2RSG, that states he is in fact active from Mount Athos. However, several sources are reporting that Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, ARRL Radiosport and Field Services Manager, has recently stated "operations by SV2RSG/A (if from Mount Athos must identify '/A') are accepted by ARRL DXCC."
It was verified on Friday, November 8th, (thanks to Goose, W8AV, a Great Lakes DXCC Checker) from the DXCC Desk that SV2RSG/A is good for DXCC.
QSL via SV2RSG/A direct (see QRZ.com).

Saint Martin Island

Operators John/K9EL, Paul/K9NU, Gary/N9AOL, John/W9ILY and Marco/FS4WBS will be active as TO9W from Orient Bay, Saint Martin Island (NA-105) between December 4-13th.
John, K9EL, provides the following update, dated November 4th:
"In less than 30 days, we will be in Saint Martin! We arrive late on December 3rd and we will spend all day December 4th and probably into the 5th setting up antennas.
We will put one station on the air as soon as possible, most likely 20 meters. Ultimately we will be able to have 3 stations operating simultaneously. All antennas will come down on December 13th. We have a new large fiberglass mast for an improved 160 meter TX antenna. We will alternate between CW and FT8 on 160 meters.
Please make sure to update your logging programs to recognize TO9W as Saint Martin. Our intention is activate ClubLog real-time log updates, assuming a steady Internet connection. We plan to upload to LoTW daily.
All questions, comments and requests for schedules should be sent to our pilots, K9NB or W9MK. Our QSL Manager is W9ILY.
73 from the TO9W team
W9ILY, K9NU, N9AOL, K9EL, W9MK, K9NB
Their activity will be on 160-6 meters but with a focus on 160/80/40 meters. They plan is to operate FT8 in the Fox/Hound mode on DXpedition frequencies. SSB and RTTY are also planned. There will be NO operation on 60 meters or PSK modes. When the normal FT8 frequencies are busy, they will operate Fox/Hound mode on: 3567, 7056, 10131, 14090, 18095, 21091, 24911 and 28091 kHz. If those frequencies are busy, they will announce their operating frequency.
Also, look for them to be in the ARRL 160 Meter Contest between December 6-8th. QSL via W9ILY, LoTW or ClubLog OQRS.
For more details and updates, see:
http://k9el.com/SaintMartin2019/SXM2019.htm
OPDX
 

 

Marquesas Islands DXpedition Members of the CAN-AM DXpedition Group are now active as TX7T from the Island of Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands until November 17th. Operators mentioned are Didier/F6BCW, Bob/K4UEE, Robert/K5PI, Madison/W5MJ, Bill/W5SJ, Robert/W5RF, Neil/VA7DX and Keith/ VE7KW. This includes the operators from TX5T last year. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8. Suggested frequencies are: CW - 1822.5, 3524, 7024, 10108, 14024, 18079, 21024, 24894 and 28024 kHz SSB - 1848, 3610*, 7082, 14210, 18130, 21285, 24945 and 28485 kHz RTTY - 3580, 7045, 10142, 14080, 18105, 21080, 24912 and 28080 kHz FT8** - 1844, 3600, 7056, 10145, 14090, 18095, 21091, 24915 and 28091 kHz 6m - 50105/CW, 50108/SSB and 50316/FT8 * They will likely listen around 3750. ** They will be using Fox/Hound. Operating frequencies may change based on conditions. Please listen carefully to operator instructions. They will operate split frequency almost 100%. QSL via Tim Beaumont, M0URX and his OQRS. See QSL instructions on (M0URX.com) for directions. For more details and updates, see: http://www.marquesas2019.com OPDX