The Finnish OldHouseRadioClub team is preparing for the next "Funny DX-pedition 2025" to the Åland Islands (OH0). The expedition will take place from August 17 to 24, 2025 and the goal is to make between 30,000 and 50,000 QSOs.
OG0C operators will be active on the bands from 160 m to 70 cm in CW, SSB, FT8, FT4, RTTY, MSK144 and JT65 modes. A new feature will be an attempt at EME connections on 50 MHz and 144 MHz.
Tím tvoria: Niko OH5CZ, Toni OH5CY, Sara OH5YL, Jouni OH2JIU a Juha OH5CW, pričom sa očakávajú aj ďalší HAM návštevníci.
Najrýchlejšie potvrdenie spojenia je cez ClubLog alebo LoTW. Papierové QSL je možné získať priamo po zaslaní 3 USD na poštovné spolu s obálkou so spätnou adresou na:
OldHouseRadioClub – Finland
c/o Juha Vanhatalo, OH5CW
Lehtimäentie 11
45610 Koria, Finland
Bureau is the slowest route - cards from 2024 are still being processed, those from 2025 will be equipped as standard.
73 and see you on the band!
Åland Islands
The Åland Islands are an archipelago in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland, forming an autonomous region of Finland. The islands consist of approximately 6,700 islands, of which about 60 are permanently inhabited. The capital is Mariehamn, which also serves as the main port and administrative center. The Åland Islands have a Finnish and Swedish cultural identity, with Swedish being the official language.
The islands have a rich history - for centuries they were a strategic point between Sweden and Russia, and are still known for their fortresses and historical monuments. The nature is beautiful, with pine forests, rocky coasts and an abundance of birdlife. Hiking, sailing and fishing are among the most popular activities. The islands are also a popular destination for radio amateurs, who regularly go on DX expeditions, which gives Åland a unique place on the map of the radio amateur community.