E4X Palestine DXpedition 2010

We'll be active from 6 to 160 meters (include Warc bands) in CW, SSB and RTTY with
at least 3 stations at the same time in different bands and modes.

EQUIPMENT

TX / RX Antennas Amplifiers Others
       
3 x HF Transceiver 1 x SpiderBeam 3 x SPE Expert 1K-FA Pass Band Filters
1 x Elecraft K3 2 x Hex-Beam 1 x ACOM 1010 4 Laptops PC
  Vertical for 30m   2 x EA5JK aluminium mast
  Vertical for 40m   Win-Test Software
  Inverted "L" for 80m    
  Sloping Dipole for 160m    
  28 ft boom Yagi for 50Mhz    

BAND PLANS

BAND CW SSB RTTY
  This might change depending on the local QRM.  
6M [TIPS] 50.103 50.120  
10M 28.024 28.495 28.080
12M 24.894 24.945 24.920
15M 21.024 21.295 21.080
17M 18.074 18.145 18.100
20M 14.024 14.195 14.080
30M 10.104   10.140
40M 7.004 7.056 / 7.180 7.035
80M 3.504 3.780  
160M 1.824    

50 MHz information and operating tips

  • We'll be emphasizing our operation on this band, it will be a new one for most 6 m operators. The Sporadic E season has started and we are hopeful we have chosen a good time frame.
  • The set up consists of a 7 element Yagi on the top of six storey building, IC-7000 radio and an amplifier.
  • We will be QRV 6m when the band is open.
  • Frequency is 50.103 for both cw/ssb, although it may be changed, depending on local noise/birdies. Split operation will be deployed when needed.
  • Main mode is CW. If band conditions permit, SSB mode will be used to gain a higher QSO rate. Please do not ask for mode changing.
  • Please avoid QSO duplication, give others a chance. Logs will be uploaded twice a day to our site.
  • Long haul contacts are rare and last for a short period. If multi-hop event happens the operator will give it special attention.
  • Grid locator is: KM71oq. Please, DO NOT send your locator, it is not needed and we won't log it anyway, it wastes precious time.
  • Whenever it's possible, and while the band remains closed, the station will be beaconing on the same frequency. If you hear it, feel free to send a text (SMS) saying your grid locator and report only. Tlfn: +972549082553
  • QSL is via EA5RM