Dual-Callsign Operation from EU-045
Expedition Overview
Italian operators Antonio IK8VRH and Antonio IW8BVN will activate Ventotene Island (EU-045) over the 2025 Pentecost weekend, offering:
✔ Full HF coverage (160m-10m) as IB0DX (CW/FT8)
✔ 6m operations under special callsign IR0DX
✔ QSL: Direct via IK8VRH
Why This Matters
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EU-045 is a sought-after IOTA in the Tyrrhenian Sea
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Rare 6m activation from this Mediterranean location
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Weekend timing maximizes hunter participation
Operating Plan
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Primary Focus: CW and FT8 on HF bands
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VHF Bonus: 6m operations (IR0DX)
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Best Prospects: 20m/40m for intercontinental contacts
How to Participate
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Monitor IB0DX on HF and IR0DX on 6m
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Spot alerts recommended (team may not self-spot)
Blog Summary
This compact but valuable activation provides hunters a chance to log EU-045 and potentially catch 6m openings from Ventotene Island.
Source: DX-World.net | QSL via IK8VRH
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