VU4 Andaman Island DXpedition (October 2026)

• Dates: October 19–November 2, 2026

• Location: Andaman Island, IARU Region 3, IOTA AS-001

• Operating Team:

  • K1NZ - Nick Maslon

  • K2SAV - William "Savo" Savacool

  • K1ZM - Jeff Briggs

  • N1QV - Miriam Briggs

  • W0ZB - Steve Keithahn

  • K3PT - Kyle Snavely

  • KD0IVB - Emily Snavely

  • K1LZ - Krassy Petkov

  • VU2RS - Sarath Rayaprollu

  • N4VGE - Van Herridge (Organizer)

• Stations & Operations:

  • 5 fixed stations and 1 portable station will be set up.

  • Bands: 10m to 160m.

  • Modes: CW, SSB, DIGI, FM, RTTY, PSK31, Packet.

  • 24/7 Operation: The team will operate around the clock for 13 days, maximizing QSOs with antennas focused on North America and Europe.

• Equipment:

  • 12 antennas and additional equipment will be airfreighted to VU4, with full insurance coverage.

• Sponsor Support:

  • Sponsors contributing $1,000 or more will be recognized on QSL cards and the expedition website.

  • Private sponsors will also be acknowledged online.

• Priority:

  • The team is focused on maximizing QSOs and ensuring that North American operators have ample opportunities to make contact.

• QSLs:

  • Support for this expedition will increase the chances of success for operators, especially in North America, and the team will ensure all sponsors and supporters are properly credited.

Stay tuned for further updates and how to support this rare opportunity to contact VU4, a highly sought-after DXCC entity.