During November 14-27, Jaap PA7DA will visit Aruba, SA-036. He will be mainly active on the HF bands. The callsign P40DA has been requested, but not yet confirmed at the time of publication. If the callsign is not used, P4/PA7DA will be activated. QSL via Dutch QSL Bureau to PA7DA; Direct QSL see QRZ.com. NOTE: It’s a family visit, with amateur radio as a secondary activity.
P40DA – Aruba
Hello, om
Thank you very much for your wonderful DX-Pedition operation.
In accordance with the Korean Radio Law Act, the 160/80m band is out of the FT8 international public designated frequency, 1840/3573 or 3567KHz. Probably Thailand (HS) and some Asian countries know as well.
Korea can only operate at 160m (1800~1825KHz) and 80m (3500~3550LKHz).
When QSO in FT8 Mode, Korea always does QRV on 160m – 1810KHz and 80m – 3547KHz. Also, 1810 / 3547KHz simplex QSO is possible. Please be sure to remember.
If necessary during operation, split 1840 (T33T -TX ) / 1810KHz (HL -TX – ODD Time) , 3567 or 3573 (T33T – TX) / 3547KHz (HL -TX – ODD Time)
I hope Korean HAMs (HL) will be given the opportunity on 160/80 meter QSO.
For reference, I ask that other DX-Peditions also recognize the situation in Korea’s 160/80 meter band and reflect the frequency operation.
Stay healthy and look forward to seeing you on air often.
Kyu, HL2WA