At the end of September 2025 an interesting DX expedícia do Kirgizska. operátor Maxim OH7O (nedávno XW4YY) plánuje vysielať s volacou značkou EX/OH7O and will provide the opportunity to make connections with this relatively rare country for DX station hunters.
In the article you will find out
Date and location
Expedícia odštartuje večer 27. septembra 2025 a potrvá do poludnia 30. septembra 2025. Stanica bude pracovať z lokátoru MN82me, which is located in the central part of Kyrgyzstan. This timeframe will provide operators with three nights and two full days to make connections on multiple bands and modes.
Used modes and bands
EX/OH7O bude aktívny na SSB, CW a FT8, covering the interest of traditional operators as well as digital enthusiasts. Planned bands are:
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40 m
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20 m
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17 m
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15 m
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12 m
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10 m
Thanks to the wide selection of bands, the station should be well audible at different times of the day and depending on current propagation conditions.
Antennas and equipment
The transmitting setup will be simple yet effective, adapted for portable operation:
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Moxon antény for 10 m and 15 m band - homemade, light and suitable for quick assembly.
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Verticals with elevated radials pre 12 m, 17 m, 20 m a 40 m pásmo.
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Transceiver Icom IC-7300, proven and reliable transceiver with modern features.
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PA (500 W) so solid-state konštrukciou to create a stronger signal, which will improve the chances of DX connections.
Human side of the expedition
Operátor nebude cestovať sám – pridá sa aj jeho XYL (manželka) a skupina priateľov z Kirgizska, ktorí používajú volaciu značku UN/This indicates a pleasant combination of amateur radio activity and exploring the country, with space for tourism or getting to know the local culture during the expedition.
What to expect
The main goal of EX/OH7O will be to provide as many connections as possible, especially to those who do not yet have Kyrgyzstan confirmed in DXCC programe. Vďaka použitiu CW, SSB aj FT8 bude expedícia prístupná širokému spektru rádioamatérov.
S ohľadom na dátum je možné očakávať zaujímavé podmienky šírenia, especially on higher bands like 10m and 15m, which could bring quality openings to Europe and North America with sufficient solar activity.
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Conclusion
Expedícia EX/OH7O promises an interesting experience not only for its participants, but also for DX observers around the world. With a combination of reliable technology, well-chosen antennas, and various modes, there is a great chance that Kyrgyzstan will make it into the logs of many radio amateurs.
If you plan to get a new DXCC connection with Kyrgyzstan, 27. až 30. septembra 2025 si nezabudnite vyhradiť čas a sledovať pásma – EX/OH7O sa bude snažiť byť „na drôte“ čo najviac.