Ham radio DXpedition to Northern Iraq

A group of multi-national ham radio operators are planning to operate from Northern Iraq (Kurdistan) and will be active between April 2-12th.

The team has received a ten day visa issued by the Government of Kurdistan.

Operators Paul N6PSE (Team Leader), Bob N6OX, Bruce W8HW, Wayne W5KDJ, David AH6HY, Bill N2WB, Al K3VN, Jun JH4RHF, Hrane YT1AD, David K3LP, Jack W0UCE, Michel FM5CD, Krassimir K1LZ and Heathem YI1UNH have planned a DXpedition to Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq, and will be QRV 2-12th April, 2010, using the callsign YI9PSE.

Activity will be on 160-10 metres, including the WARC bands, using CW, SSB and Digital modes with 5 stations at the same time on different bands and modes (2 CW, 2 SSB, 1 Digimodes).

Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1824, 3504, 7004, 10104, 14024, 18074, 21024, 24894 and 28024 kHz;
SSB - 1845, 3780, 7065/7180, 14195, 18145, 21295, 24945 and 28495 kHz;
RTTY - 7035, 14080, 18100, 21080, 24920 and 28080 kHz.

Online logs will be available during and after the DXpedition.

QSL via N6NKT (George Williams, 3600 Springbrook Dr., San Jose, CA 95148 USA).

All donors of $5.00 or more, will be sent a QSL to your QRZ address. You don't need to mail them your card. You may donate directly to N6PSE, or via our PayPal.

Further information can be found at: www.yi9pse.com/