German DXpedition V6D is going to Chuuk (Federated States of Micronesia) in term September 22 - October 6, 2025. This action has IOTA reference OC-011 and the locator of the whole QTH is QJ57WL. The team consists of: DG2RON, DJ7TO, DJ9KH, DK5WL, DL1KWK, DL2RNS, DL4SVA, DL7JOM, DL7VEE. Operation will be from 160 to 6m (without 60m) CW, SSB, FT8 and RTTY. There should be 5 stations on the air simultaneously.
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Príprava, logistiká a potvrdenie termínu
Organizátori už oznámili, že lety a QTH sú zabezpečené — tím má nastavený časový rámec a aktivity pre dané termíny. To znamená, že V6D nie is len plánovaným projektom, ale expedícia vstupuje do fázy reálnej realizácie s potvrdenými letmi a miestnou logistikou.
V6D team and equipment — what will they take with them?
The expedition relies on top-of-the-line portable equipment: series transceivers Elecraft K3/K3S/K4, power stages from Elecraft, Expert a Juma, and for control and digital modes they will use the interface microHAM MK-II.
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Transceivers: Elecraft K3/K3S/K4
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Amplifiers: Elecraft, Expert, Juma
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Interface for CAT and digital modes: microHAM MK-II
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Pentaplexer: 20 m - 10 m from LBS
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Bandpass filters: 160 - 6 m, 100 W and high performance
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Masts: 12 m – 22 m from Spiderbeam
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for verticals with elevated radii of 160 m – 30 m
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for loops and rhombic loops 40 m – 6 m
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5-band wire antenna LZAW10-5: 20 m - 10 m, full size
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10 m HD aluminum telescopic mast: Spiderbeam
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Dyneema rope: DX-WIRE
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Notebooks: Windows
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Softvér na logovanie: UcxLog sieťové logovanie
Prevádzka, logovanie a QSL politics
For everyone who connects with V6D, the team recommends using OQRS on the Club Log —it is not necessary to send paper QSL tickets if you use OQRS. This will greatly facilitate the processing of thousands of connections. He is the QSL manager DL4SVA.
Georg Tretow – DL4SVA
Rehnaer Str. 8
D-23936 Grevesmuehlen
GERMANY
QSL cards will be printed within 6 weeks of our return.
Please do not forget to correct the errors in the log after DXP by sending an email to dl4sva@darc.de
Priority 1
All early donors with a minimum contribution of 10 USD/EUR will be published on the website and receive a confirmation LoTW within four weeks after the end of the expedition. A paper QSL ticket will then be sent automatically.
Direct OQRS requests (€5 via PayPal via Club Log or to dl4sva@darc.de
budú vybavené rýchlym potvrdením LoTW a papierovým QSL lístkom zaslanou priamo vám.
Rýchla požiadavka iba na LoTW do štyroch týždňov is možná aj za 2 EUR cez PayPal.
Priority 2
When requesting paper tickets by mail, please include and an address label. Do not send a return envelope (SAE), we use suitable envelopes for our QSLs. Not IRC or coins.
Priority 3
6 mesiacov po ukončení DX expeditions začnú so zasielaním QSL lístkov cez burau a OQRS zdarma a nahrajú celý denník na LoTW.
None eQSL. QSL requests with insufficient postage will be processed via burau.
V6D frequencies
| CW | SSB | RTTY | FT8 | |
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| 160m |
1,822.5 | – | – | 1.839 |
| 80 m | 3.529 | 3.805 | 3.595 | 3.570 |
| 60 m | – | – | – | – |
| 40 m | 7.002 | 7.092 / 7.192 | 7.043 | 7.056 |
| 30 m | 10.102 | – | 10.143 | 10.132 |
| 20 m | 14.033 | 14.210 | 14.095 | 14.090 |
| 17 m | 18.084 | 18.130 | 18.106 | 18.095 |
| 15 m | 21.033 | 21.275 | 21.095 | 21.091 |
| 12m | 24.904 | 24,955 | 24,925 | 24.911 |
| 10 m | 28.033 | 28,465 | 28.110 | 28.090 |
| 6 m | 50.105 | 50.145 | – | 50.313 |
These are the planned V6D frequencies according to the band plans of individual regions and may change depending on the current situation on the band. Only one station will operate on each band at a given time.
The MSHV program (up to 6 slots) is used for FT8 on the announced frequencies. V6D like DXP (fox) will not use F/H mode and can later use normal FT8 frequencies. All hunters can call them in normal locator/grid mode and stay on their frequency when answering. Please do not call them on broadcast frequencies! All FT8 stations are manned by operators. This enables optimal selection of callers, e.g. for weak stations. QSO will be recorded on our side when we send RR73 or 73.
Log by mal byť aktualizovaný denne. Ak máte pochybnosti, prosím, pracujte s V6D znova. Počas expedície sa logy neopravujú. Prevádzka bude vždy split!
Micronesia
Micronesia is a scattered archipelago region in the western Pacific Ocean, consisting of more than 600 islands, divided into four main states: the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The area is known for its tropical climate, rich biodiversity and the cultural diversity of the local population, who have preserved traditional customs, crafts and religious practices.
Micronesia is also strategically important for aviation and maritime transport in the Pacific Ocean, with its economy largely dependent on fishing, agriculture and international aid. Tourists come here for diving, snorkeling and historical sites, including remnants from World War II. The country has a unique combination of natural beauty, historical interest and the hospitality of local communities, which makes Micronesia an attractive destination for adventurers and scientists.
Source: https://V6D.mydx.de/?Welcome