(Updates/New IOTAs). Operators Luis/CT1AGF, Derek/G3KHZ, Steve/G4EDG and Hans/SM6CVX together with two non-ham friends made it to Nukumanu Island (OC-284p). They are active as P29VCX from Nukumanu.
The plan is then to sail to Takuu Island (OC-283p) and operate using the callsign P29NI for 6 days starting about September 30th. Finally, if time permits, they will sail to Kilinalau Island (OC-256, aka Tulun Islands) and operate from there for a few days, possibly as P29VLR, between October 6-9th before returning to Buka.

The dates may vary a little depending on the local weather. They expect to operate on all bands, including 160 and 80 meters with possibly 3-4 stations, two amplifiers, verticals and a multiband dipole. Their plan is to run 4 stations simultaneously from 2 sites on each island. This should allow simultaneous operation from two stations on the same band using different modes. Two stations will use 500w linears and two stations will use 100w.

QSL P29NI via G3KHZ. QSL P29VCX and the Kilinalau Island operation via SM6CVX.

The group is looking fo  support from the ham community. More details and updates are available on their Web page at: http://www.rep.pt/P29-PapuaNewGuinea/

PLEASE NOTE: QSL Manager SM6CVX wants to remind everyone that postage from Sweden is 11 SEK to any place outside Sweden. Even to Europe and Scandinavia. This is the same as 2 USDs. So for a direct reply from P29VCX and P29VLR please send 1 IRC or 2 USDs.

Posted on September, 20th:

Hans,SM6CVX, Derek,G3KHZ, Steve,G4EDG, and Luis,CT1AGF, are visiting several islands belonging to Papua-New Guinea. The first activities will take place on Sep 22 from Buka Island which will also be the last stop of their trip. They can use four stations with two amplifiers, verticals and multi-band dipoles. Emphasis will be put especially on 80m and 160m during the nights but all other bands will be served as well. They are not sure if they have time for a trip to Kilinalau and which call they may use. More information about this DXpedition can be found at: http://www.rep.pt/P29-PapuaNewGuinea
This is their travelling schedule as of today:

     Date       Call     Island    /IOTA    QSL via

     Sep 24-29  P29VCX   Nukumanu /OC-284   SM6CVX

     Oct 2-6    P29NI    Takuu    /OC-283   G3KHZ

     Oct 8-10   P29VLR   Kilinalau/OC-256   SM6CVX

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Posted on September, 10th: 

Operators Luis/CT1AGF, Derek/G3KHZ, Steve/G4EDG and Hans/SM6CVX together with two non-ham friends will make the journey by chartered boat from Buka Island on September 22nd to Nukumanu Island (OC-284p). They should be active as P29VCX from Nukumanu for about 6 days beginning September 23rd.

The plan is then to sail to Takuu Island (OC-283p) and operate using the callsign P29NI from there for 6 days starting about September 30th. Finally, if time permits, they will sail to Kilinalau Island (OC-256, aka Tulun Islands) and operate from there for a few days, possibly as P29VLR, between October 6-9th before returning to Buka. The dates may vary a little depending on the local weather. They expect to operate on all bands, including 160 and 80 meters, with possibly 3-4 stations, two amplifiers, verticals and a multiband dipole. Their plan is to run 4 stations simultaneously from 2 sites on each island.

This should allow simultaneous operation from two stations on the same band using different modes. Two stations will use 500w linears and two stations will use 100w. QSL P29NI via G3KHZ. QSL P29VCX and the Kilinalau Island operation via SM6CVX. The group is looking for support from the ham community. More detail  and updates are available on their Web page at: http://www.rep.pt/P29-PapuaNewGuinea/

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