April 25 - May 7, 2025 | OC-152 | Focus on Human Modes
Expedition Update: First 24 Hours
The Croatian-led team is now fully operational from Tubuai despite challenging weather:
✔ 4,500+ QSOs logged in first 22 hours
✔ Initial bands: 10m/15m/40m CW (strong signals reported)
✔ Antenna progress:
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Hexbeam, 3-el DK7ZB yagi, 40m GP operational
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60m/30m GP and 6m beam under construction
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160m/80m delayed by heavy rain
Technical Setup
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Amplifiers: ACOM 1200S & 500S
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Filters: 4O3A HP bandpass for multi-station ops
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QSL: Via DK8ZZ (direct/LoTW)
Why This Matters
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OC-152 is a rare South Pacific IOTA
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Late-season challenge: Marginal 80m/160m conditions acknowledged
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Sponsor-supported: ACOM amplifiers and 4O3A filters enhance operations
How to Participate
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Monitor: 20m/17m/15m for strongest daytime signals
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Livestream: TX9A Club Log
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Updates: Official Website
Community Reactions
🌧 Pierre: "Too late for EU 80m contacts" (team is prioritizing anyway)
🌐 UN8FR: "Requesting nighttime FT8 ops!"
📻 EA1DR: "Excellent 15m CW signals to Europe"
Blog Summary
This well-equipped TX9A activation is battling rain and wind to deliver rare OC-152 contacts. Despite seasonal limitations, the team is pushing for full-band coverage through May 7.
Source: DX-World.net | Follow @dxworldnet
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