🇮🇳 AU2M – Arnala Island (AS-169), India

📅 April 24, 2025

Exciting news for IOTA hunters! The DX India Foundation is launching a rare activation of Arnala Island (AS-169)—currently the most wanted IOTA in India. From May 28 to 31, 2025, a skilled team will be on-air with the callsign AU2M, operating from Maharashtra’s coastal gem.

📍 IOTA: AS-169 – Arnala Island
🗓️ Dates: May 28–31, 2025
📶 Bands: HF + 6m
🎙️ Modes: CW, SSB, Digital
🛠️ Antennas: Hexbeam, 10m & 6m beams, 2 verticals
📬 QSL: OQRS ($10), Express LoTW ($5)
💸 Support via PayPal: sarath@lven.in
🌐 Website: https://vu2rs.com/au2m

👥 The Team:

• Sarath (VU2RS) – Team Lead

• Aderesh (VU3WEW)

• Anil (VU3DXA)

• Renju (VU3TPW)

• Girish (VU3GDS)

• Huzefa (VU2HIT) – Local logistics

• Jatin (VU2KWJ) – Local support

The team has secured full WPC licensing and local permits, with logistics handled thanks to local hams. Three stations are planned, including focus on 6m, and operation mode will vary with propagation.

🛠️ Still Needed:

• Amplifiers

• Band-pass filters

• Your support!

With their mission rooted in mentorship and transparency, any donations will help future DXpeditions and contesting efforts in India.

💬 “We’re not in this for profit,” says Sarath, “we’re here to connect with the world and grow ham radio in India.”

Don't miss your chance to log this rare IOTA—mark your calendar and watch the bands!