About the Upcoming expedition to the island of Palau the first information has leaked a few weeks ago. From March 4 to 19, 2026, a Czech expedition will be active from the exotic archipelago of Palau under the call sign T8 OK. The team consists of experienced operators OK1BOA, OK3RM, OK6DJ, and OK2ZA, accompanied on their journey to Micronesia by Jana and Tom.
Operations are planned on all HF bands from 160m to 10m, with operators not forgetting the 'magic' 6m band. The station will operate a wide range of modes including CW, SSB, RTTY and popular digital mode FT8, which ensures availability for hunters of rare contacts around the world.
QSL the manager is OK6DJ and the main channel for confirming connections will be OQRS system via Clublog. For donors, there will be LoTWaktualizované každých sedem dní, zatiaľ čo kompletný verejný upload denníka prebehne po šiestich mesiacoch. Direkt QSL vyžaduje príspevok minimálne 4 USD. Papierové lístky cez rádioamatérsky bunk (Buro) budú zasielané s odstupom 18 mesiacov. Operátori dôrazne varujú: neposielajte žiadne digitálne QSL e-mailom, pretože budú automaticky vymazané. Support expedície formou darov (Donate) je vítaná a pomôže pokryť logistické náklady tejto náročnej cesty.
Palau
The Palau archipelago is a small yet extraordinarily fascinating island nation in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, in the region of Micronesia. It consists of more than 300 islands, many of which are uninhabited and covered with lush tropical vegetation. Palau is world-renowned for its crystal-clear lagoons, coral reefs, and rich marine life, making it one of the best destinations for diving and snorkeling in the world. An iconic place is the so-called Rock Islands – limestone islets rising from the turquoise sea. The country is a pioneer in nature conservation; a large partof its waters is designated as a marine reserve. Palau has a unique culture influenced by Micronesian traditions as well as historical ties to Spain, Japan, and the USA. Despite its small size, Palau offers an exceptional natural and cultural experience.