TX9A Austral Island OC-152

TX9A Austral Island OC-152

A new activation from the Austral Islands is announced. Rolando (9A3MR – Team leader), Mladen, 9A2NA, Kristijan, 9A4WY, Livio, 9A7Y, Vlatko, ​​​​​​9A9R and Zrinko (Zik) and DK8ZZ / YT3ZZ will be active from Tubuai island, Austral Island (FO/A) between April 25th 2025 and May 7th 2025.

The call will be a special call sign ´´ TX9A ´´ and it is accepted from ARRL DXCC Desk.

Following is planned.

  • 2 station operation at the same time
  • 50 MHz monitoring
  • low bands: their plan is using a GP antenna for 160, 80, 60m and 30m, as well as 4 square antenna for 40m. There is a possibility to use a BOG RX antenna, depending on their QTH.
  • higher bands: they will use a Hexbeam, as well as a 3 el. DK7ZB design beam (17-15-12-10m home made) as well as 50 MHz Beam.
  • Internet connection, as well as electricity should be stable.

More details can be found on their HP. LINK