YVØ – Aves Island on 50MHz Posted on 14/08/201614/04/2023 Plans are to depart 31 August 2016 and they will be QRV for about 7 – 10 days with call YXØV, from Aves Island, IOTA NA-020. They plans to be active on 160 – 6M on CW and SSB. According to YV5OK they are trying to put a beacon to indicate possible openings on 50MHz. An unexpected invitation from the Venezuelan Navy gave rise to a DXpedition to Aves Island — Isla de Aves — (YV0), the current number 17 on the ClubLog DXCC Most Wanted List. While trying to organize its annual IOTA DXpedition to Los Monjes Island (SA-015), members of the Asociación de Radioaficionados de Venezuela (ARV) and Grupo DX Caracas received the surprise Navy invite. Aves Island was last activated on February 13, 2007, by YW0DX. Plans call for an August 31 departure with “a restricted number of operators,” to including both experienced and new operators from the Navy. The exact dates of operation are dependent on the Navy. The group will be on the air for up to 10 days as YX0V, with the full support of the Navy. Despite the last-minute change of plans, a team has been chosen, as well as radios and antennas, and other logistics. The tiny Aves Island is situated west of the Leeward Islands. It’s only about 1200 feet long and some 150 feet wide. Views: 1,305 SOUTH AMERICA IOTANA-020
SOUTH AMERICA ZZ8A Amazon River DXpedition Posted on 28/10/201714/04/2023 Entitled “Amazon River Expedition” this operation in November is a mixed ride with a wife and radio amateur. I like to operate a portable computer and I saw on this route of transport between Manaus and Belem, one edge of the ship Amazon Star, an opportunity for a good… Read More
DXPEDITION Announcement of Dxpedition to Saint Peter & Saint Paul Rocks Posted on 30/01/202505/02/2025 Jan 29, 2025 – PRESS RELEASE #1 The Araucaria DX Group is pleased to announce it has received permission from the Marinha do Brazil (Brazilian Navy) for a DXpedition to Arquipélago de São Pedro e São Paulo (Saint Peter & Saint Paul archipelago). The operation will take place in the… Read More
SOUTH AMERICA PYØF Fernando de Noronha Island on 50MHz Posted on 31/07/201525/09/2017 Leo, PP1CZ will be active again as PY0F/PP1CZ from Fernando de Noronha (SA-003) on 26-31 August. He will operate CW, RTTY and some SSB on 80-10 metres, plus 6m if there is propagation. QSL via home call, direct or through Club Log’s OQRS. TNX to PP1CZ via 425 Dx News…. Read More