📡 [April 9 @ 0200Z] – Haru, JA1XGI, has landed at Tahiti Airport after an 11-hour flight from Narita, Japan. He will continue on to Fakarava Atoll (IOTA OC-066) tomorrow afternoon for the TX7XG activation.
🗓️ Dates: April 9–15, 2025
📍 Location: Fakarava, French Polynesia
📶 Activity: HF bands + Satellite (SAT)
🛰️ Note: With IO-117 satellite down, HF will be the main focus.
🔊 Modes: CW, FT8, possibly SAT
📬 QSL: Via JA1XGI (home call), LoTW upload is free after the DXpedition
🛠️ Preparations:
– Antenna tuning completed (including 6m)
– Propagation charts published
– Packing done and band plan finalized
👨✈️ Haru is known for his solo Pacific DX travels, and this time he returns to a stunning atoll in French Polynesia. You can follow more on his official webpage.
🌴 Commenter Vlad recommends Havaiki Lodge on the island for the best food—maybe we’ll hear Haru on the air after a good meal!
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