YJ0RS — Vanuatu

YJØRS Vanuatu DXpedition by Bob ZL1RS from 11 June until 28 June 2025.

Grid locator RH42el

Operating plan:
Primarily QRV on 6m FT8 with the main focus on ionospheric propagation
6m FT8 on 50.313, FT8 F/H on 50.303
6m EME for about 1 hour at each moon rise and moon set. Further 6m EME information here
10m FT8 if 6m is ‘dead’

Equipment:
6m … IC-705 + LDMOS PA 1kW >> 7 element 6m Yagi
10m … IC-705 + small PA 300W >> Delta Loop for 10m