RRC Central American Tour 2025: A Journey Through IOTA and POTA

RRC Central American Tour 2025: A Journey Through IOTA and POTA

The Russian Robinson Club (RRC) is gearing up for an exciting Central American tour from February 11 to March 7, 2025. This ambitious expedition promises to activate several DXCC entities, IOTA groups, and POTA locations, offering thrilling opportunities for amateur radio enthusiasts worldwide.

The Itinerary

The tour spans multiple countries in Central America, with planned operations as follows:

  1. YN6RRC – Nicaragua

    • Location: Complejo Volcánico San Cristóbal
    • POTA: NI-0055
  2. H7RRC – Nicaragua

    • Location: Isla Del Cardon
    • IOTA: NA-212
  3. TI1RRC – Costa Rica

    • Location: Isla Cano
    • IOTA: NA-117
    • POTA: CR-0018
  4. 3F3RRC – Panama

    • Location: Chirique
    • POTA: PA-0033

The Team

This diverse group of skilled operators includes:

  • Alex, RW3RN
  • Hal, W8HC
  • Mike, K5MSK
  • Slava, OK8AU
  • Raisa, R1BIG
  • Tim, NL8F
  • Vlad, R9LR
  • Yuri, N3QQ

Operating Details

  • Modes: SSB, CW, FT8, and potentially others.
  • Bands: HF and possibly 6m ("The Magic Band")—a hopeful inclusion for areas like Nicaragua, which has seen little recent activity on this band.
  • QSL: Logs will be uploaded to LoTW. Direct QSLs can be requested via M0OXO or RW3RN (for RU/EW regions only).

What to Expect

With a focus on providing opportunities for both IOTA and POTA enthusiasts, this expedition is a unique blend of adventure and amateur radio exploration. The inclusion of rare and scenic locations like Isla Cano and Isla Del Cardon ensures high interest from operators worldwide.

Community Anticipation

The amateur radio community eagerly awaits this tour, with participants expressing particular interest in rare band activity and the opportunity to log QSOs with multiple new entities. As Jack, W3KX, commented, "It would be nice if 6m was included in this trip, since Nicaragua has not been active on the Magic Band for many years."

Stay tuned for updates as the team prepares to embark on this incredible journey. 73!

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