April 25 - May 7, 2025 | Tubuai Island (OC-152) | Focus on Human Modes
Expedition Update: Departure Imminent
The TX9A team is in final preparation stages, with equipment being repacked in Germany before their flight to French Polynesia (BF710 ORY-PPT). The team extends special thanks to:
✔ DK7PE & DK2CL for hardware support
✔ S59ZZ for critical donations
✔ ACOM Bulgaria for providing 1200S & 500S amplifiers
✔ 4O3A for HP bandpass filters (enabling dual-station ops)
Team Statement: "We’ve overcome logistical hurdles with help from ham and non-ham friends alike. Now we brace for Murphy’s Law on Tubuai!"
Key Operational Details
Technical Setup
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Antennas: Hexbeam, DK7ZB yagi, wire antennas
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Filters: WARC-band capable HP bandpass filters
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Power: ACOM solid-state amplifiers
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Focus: CW/SSB priority, with some FT8/FT4
Logistics Triumphs
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Custom airline-compliant bags for antenna poles
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Non-ham helpers secured 200m of wire and fiberglass tubes
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Paid extra luggage to ensure all gear reaches Papeete
Schedule
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April 23: Equipment repacking in Germany
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April 24: Flight to Tahiti
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April 25-May 7: Operations from Tubuai
Why This Matters
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OC-152 is a rare IOTA group
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Human-first approach: Prioritizing CW/SSB over digital
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Innovative solutions: Dual-station ops with 4O3A filters
How to Follow
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Live Updates: TX9A Official Website
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QSL: Via DK8ZZ (direct/LoTW)
Blog Summary
This TX9A Austral Islands expedition (April 25-May 7) showcases remarkable pre-departure prep, including ACOM amplifiers and 4O3A filters for simultaneous multi-station ops. A CW/SSB-focused team ready to battle Murphy’s Law on Tubuai!
Source: DX-World.net | Follow @dxworldnet
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