Micronesia DXpedition - rare IOTA to be activated

Operators Mike KM9D and Jan KF4TUG onboard the 'Don Henry', are now on Oroluk Atoll (OC-260).

The following info was sent to OPDX by Mike:

"All being well, V63MY and V63TO are intending amateur radio activity from a land-based station located at Oroluk Island beginning 02 March, 2010, and continuing for about 10-days.

"Oroluk Island is located on the northwest of a lagoon bearing the same name and is located near 07"37'N, 155"10'E. Oroluk is situated approximately 190 nautical miles WNW of Pohnpei Island, capitol for Federated States of Micronesia, and within the bounds of Pohnpei State.

"For island-collecting enthusiasts Oroluk atoll is IOTA reference OC-260.

"Requests for QSL cards should be directed to the QSL manager, OM2SA.

"The radio-log will also be included in the ARRL's LoTW database."

Summary:

V63MY, V63TO
Oroluk Island, OC-260
Pohnpei State
Federated States of Micronesia
07'37"N, 155'10"E (QJ77no)
QSL via OM2SA and/or LoTW
>From 02 March 2010

submitted by V63MY & V63TO

OPDX