Vilda OK2BC and Bob OK2BOB will be QRV from June 22 to July 2 as SV8/OK2BC/p and OK2BOB/p from the island of Lesbos (Mytilini) EU-049, square KM39. CW and SSB will work on KV bands, mainly 7-10-14-18 MHz.
CW QRG: 1833, 3511, 7011, 7018, 10108, 10114, 10118, 14018, 14040, 18078, 18088, 21018, 24908, 24912, 28018, 28033, 50090-50097 +/- QRM
SSB QRG: 3773, 3795, 7055, 7088, 14255-14270, 18155, 21255, 24955, 28485, 50125-50135 +/- QRM
Lesbos and hamradio
The island of Lesvos, also known as Mytilini, is the third largest Greek island in the Aegean Sea and a popular destination not only for tourists but also for radio amateurs. Lesbos has a unique combination of natural beauty, historical monuments and friendly locals, making it an ideal location for DX expeditions. Radio amateurs appreciate its geographical location, which allows for excellent reception and propagation of shortwave signals throughout Europe and the Middle East.
Expedície, ako sú SV8/OK2BC/p a OK2BOB/p, pravidelne prinášajú SWL and DX stations the opportunity for unique connections from the island. It is broadcast mainly on KV bands, CW and SSB, with an emphasis on 7, 10, 14 and 18 MHz, which allows new locators to be entered in the diaries of radio amateurs all over the world. Thus, Lesvos not only attracts nature and history lovers, but also active radio amateurs who are looking for interesting DX connections and expanding their radio amateur experience.
The whole island thus became a regular destination for DX expeditions, which support the community of radio amateurs and spread the hobby to new countries.