JA1NLX/VK4 from OC-160

Ready to go.....

Another important paper work is to make propagation prediction table referring VOACAP chart.
It tells me good Band and time for each direction. Opening for EU looks very limited and only good on higher Bands. I will do my best to work EU as many as possible. Opening for west coast looks very good but poor for east coast.

Internet connection may be available in my room. It means that I can check DX spot and email easily in real time. I will post daily topics on this page everyday if possible.

I will depart on Oct 17 and arrive Hamilton Island in early afternoon on Oct 18. If I have no problem then operation will start in 1 hour or so after arriving. Operation will end at about 1800  on Oct 23.  (Time in Local time)

Please read more in my previous post. Hope to meet you again from OC-160.

73
aki  ja1nlx

JA1NLX/VK4 from OC-160

Propagation forecast for EU, JA and NA in October. It looks much better than before.
See forecast in 2011 here.

http://ja1nlx-aki.blogspot.jp/search/label/JA1NLX%2FVK4_2011

for DL

for JA

for W2

for W6

JA1NLX from OC-160

Plan fixed as of Sept 30, 2012

QTH: Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia IOTA OC-160. About 1 Hour fright from Cairns.

Hamiton Island. Hotel is in the circle above.

Overview from 19F private balcony

Schedule: Oct 18 - Oct 23, 2012
Band/Mode: 40m - 10m CW/SSB/RTTY  Freq: around IOTA freq
Transceiver: Elecraft KX3 with Juma PA100D
Antenna: Random wire with radials or Loop wire. It will be setup at 19F private balcony.


QSL info

QSL via JA1NLX

Log will be upload onto ClubLog (everyday if possible) and LoTW server when I return home.
You can check your QSOs on ClubLog LogSearch page.

If you REALLY need QSL then send me SASE with $2.00 or one IRC. This is most preferable.
You can choose another QSL option on LogSearch window above.  Simply click "Request QSL card" button.

 a. OQRS Direct  pay minimum $3.00 by PayPal please. You should give me your Name/Address clearly, otherwise I can not send you QSL.
 b. OQRS Buro  you need NOT send me your QSL. It takes 1 - 2 year for you to receive from GlobalQSL/your Buro.

I do not send QSL via Buro except your request above. You need not send me your QSL via Buro.

73 and hpoe many QSOs with you !
de aki  ja1nlx

JA1NLX/VK4 from OC-160

Final check for trip.

"members" come together for final check. It will be first trip for following "members"

• Transceiver: Elecraft KX3 10w max
• Amp: Juma PA-100D 100w 100-150w max
• Power supply: MFJ-4230MV 25A continuously.

Another members....

• microHAM CW Keyer, Laptop PC, small paddle, microphone.

73
aki  ja1nlx

New Radio arrived

Elecraft KX3 arrived here.
I am checking KX3 with Juma PA100D 100w amp. PSU is new MFJ-4230MV. Total weight is only 3.44Kg !
I will take these to VK4 next month unless I find serious problem.

KX3 was ordered on June 17 and arrived here on Sept 15. It took just 3 months !!!


73
de aki  ja1nlx