Repost: KH7AL/KH9 – Wake Island DXpedition (March 2025)

Repost: KH7AL/KH9 – Wake Island DXpedition (March 2025)

🌍 KH7AL/KH9 – Wake Island (OC-053)
🗓️ Dates: Until Allen's return home in March and after
📡 Operator: Allen, KH7AL


📡 Update on KH7AL/KH9
Allen recently wrapped up his rotation on Wake Island, marking the end of an active period with over 1,400 QSOs made in a few weeks. Following this, Allen is on a break but plans to return after a rest period to continue his radio activities.

📝 He made significant CW improvements and looks forward to working more of you when he returns. His friend Richard also passed his Technician exam, and will be making his debut on the air—likely from Wake Island.

📅 What’s Coming

  • “30-Meter Thursday”: A fun night to connect before Allen heads home.

  • New QSLs: Allen is planning to send out paper QSLs for his recent QSOs, so look out for those around March 2025.


📡 Operational Details:

  • Frequency: Active on 30m, 17m, 20m, and 12m (depending on propagation)

  • Modes: SSB & CW, with a focus on building more CW skills.

  • Location: Wake Island, part of US Pacific territories, IOTA OC-053.

  • Log: Logs to LoTW, Club Log OQRS, and QRZ for verification.


🌎 Stay Tuned
Allen has shared his ongoing updates and logs through his website and will post about his upcoming plans as his break wraps up. Check his blog for future updates and activities, including when Richard will make his debut!

Thanks to everyone who made QSOs with him! Keep an ear out for more activity when he returns.


🔗 QSL Info

  • LoTW

  • QRZ

  • Direct: 3 USD via greenstamps

📲 Website: KH7AL/KH9 blog for full updates.

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