David, HB9ILL will be active as 8Q7IL from Maldive Islands, IOTA AS - 013, 9 - 18 December 2024.
He will operate on 40, 30, 20, 10m, using Elecraft KX2 transceiver 10 watts.
Information from his QRZ page:
My name is David (HB9ILL), and I'm an amateur radio operator based in Switzerland. For my very first DXpedition, I'll be operating from the beautiful Maldives using the temporary callsign 8Q7IL.
I'm a passionate ham with a particular interest in portable operations and QRP setups, and I love the challenge of making great contacts from unique locations around the world.
Operating from the Maldives
I'll be active from December 9 to December 18, 2024.
This trip combines relaxation with my love for amateur radio, and I hope to make many new connections during my time here.
Operation conditions:
•Location: tbd
•Radio: Elecraft KX2, transmitting on 10W.
•Antenna: Buddistick PRO vertical antenna, optimized for portable beach operations.
•Modes: SSB
Planned frequencies:
•HF Bands: 40m, 30m, 20m, 10m
•I'll spot myself on the DX cluster whenever possible, so keep an eye out for me!
Contact:
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to connect!
•Email: hb9ill@icloud.com
73 de 8Q7IL, David
He will operate on 40, 30, 20, 10m, using Elecraft KX2 transceiver 10 watts.
Information from his QRZ page:
My name is David (HB9ILL), and I'm an amateur radio operator based in Switzerland. For my very first DXpedition, I'll be operating from the beautiful Maldives using the temporary callsign 8Q7IL.
I'm a passionate ham with a particular interest in portable operations and QRP setups, and I love the challenge of making great contacts from unique locations around the world.
Operating from the Maldives
I'll be active from December 9 to December 18, 2024.
This trip combines relaxation with my love for amateur radio, and I hope to make many new connections during my time here.
Operation conditions:
•Location: tbd
•Radio: Elecraft KX2, transmitting on 10W.
•Antenna: Buddistick PRO vertical antenna, optimized for portable beach operations.
•Modes: SSB
Planned frequencies:
•HF Bands: 40m, 30m, 20m, 10m
•I'll spot myself on the DX cluster whenever possible, so keep an eye out for me!
Contact:
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to connect!
•Email: hb9ill@icloud.com
73 de 8Q7IL, David