The DXpedition TI9K is going to Cocos Island (Isla del Coco, NA-012) also known as Treasure Island. Twelve operators: YL Yamini,VU2YAM, Oscar,EA1DR, Carlos,EA1IR, Fred,DH5FS, Norbert,DJ7JC, Guenter,DL2AWG, Arno,OE9AMJ, Andy,DH8WR/EA2CRX, Manfred,HS0ZEU/DL2EBR, Joe,AA4NN, Charles,W4GMY, and Craig,K9CT, will be on the air as TI9K from Feb 6 - 14. They will run up to seven stations.
At least one digi-mode station operating MixW 2.18, PSK and all other digital modes. Another station will work also via EME (2m/70cm). Operation takes place in CW/SSB/RTTY/PSK on 6-160m including 60m.
These are the frequencies TI9K will use (in MHz):
CW SSB RTTY PSK
160m 1.815* 1.845 1.838 1.838 * also 1.830 in CW for EU
80m 3.515 3.794 3.590 3.580
40m 7.015 7.089 7.038 7.035
30m 10.110 10.135 10.140 10.140
20m 14.015 14.205 14.080 14.070
17m 18.076 18.155 18.100 18.100
15m 21.015 21.260 21.080 21.080
12m 24.910 24.950 24.920 24.920
10m 28.015 28.495 28.120 28.120
6m 50.100 50.120 50.080 50.080
The antennas for the six stations include: 5 band Spiderbeam, AV 640 verticals, HF6V, 4 squares for 40m/30m/20m, verticals and dipoles for 160m/80m/60m.
The team appreciates any donations and the QSL manager EA2CRX confirms QSLs direct or via bureau.
An online log will be published on their website after the expedition ends. The DXpedition TI9K website is www.ti9.eu.com
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