Welcome to Tropical band

To most people the phrase "tropical bands" bring a pretty clear picture to mind - a bunch of shirtless guys playing calypso music. But to experienced shortwave DXers those two little words express the most challenging and enjoyable part of the radio hobby. The phrase kindles memories of a DXer's best catches and favorite QSLs, of exotic stations, music and of early morning listening sessions. (Don Moore)
I like the "Tropical band" name for new 60m allocation. (OK1RP)

Effective from 1st Jan 2017 please paper QSL via OM-bureau only.


Monday, May 13, 2019

60m newsletter 5-10-19 by Joe, W8GEX

May 10, 2019
Joe Pater W8GEX

 
 
NEW COUNTRIES
 
Futuna island FW/G0VJG

Update from Nobby, G0VJG, to remind us that his plans are going well
for his trip to 3D2 and FW for May 8,  and be QRV there for 14 days.  Please be aware dates may change according to local conditions.

QSL Manager M0OXO
 

TK – Corsica:

TK/DB4BJ, Martin, is QRV from the northern part of Corsica until May 17.  He's running 50 watts from an FT-897 and a 5 meter high vertical.  Listen for him on 6 mostly on FT8.

QSL via the DB4BJ 
VU7 - Lakshadweep Islands:

M0KRI, Shabu, has announced his plans for a DXpedition to the
Lakshadweep Islands.  He will be using the callsign VU7RI from October
19, to November 3.  This will be a three man team.  More details are expected.
HH - Haiti

HH6/N3BNA and HH6/K3MSB, Dale and Mark, will be in Haiti on a short
work trip, May 4-11.  Not sure about how much they can be on the air;
they do hope to do some 160 and 60M.  QSL HH6/N3BNA for KA2AEV and
HH6/K3MSB to his own home QTH
Western Kiribati:

This year will be T30GC activity only! I will be there together with Mitko, LZ3NY.
T30GC activity will be between 7 October 2019 and 23 October 2019.
The tickets are purchased, the accommodation is reserved and the license is obtained!

Yes, we will be QRV on 60 m during T30GC activity!  I will try to operate more time on 60 m - CW and SSB.

So, for now.
73! Stan, LZ1GC