TO9W

29 November - 11 December 2026

 

June 8, 2026

We are pleased to announce that we have expanded the TO9W team for 2026.   The official TO9W 2026 team will include K9NU, KT8X, NQ9N, VA3CW, WB8BZK, W9MR, W9AP and K9EL.  We also plan to replace our usual K3/KPA500 equipment with 3 or 4 Flex Auroras.  Once we arrive, updates will be posted on our Facebook page along with photos:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/539588070673287.  All questions, comments and schedule requests should be directed to TO9W2026@gmail.com.  The team arrives late on November 28th and we plan to enter the CQWW DX Contest once we have some antennas erected.

April 6, 2026

We plan to have more operators and new equipment for our 2026 activity.   More updates in the coming weeks.  Once we arrive, updates will be posted on our Facebook page along with photos:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/539588070673287.  All questions, comments and schedule requests should be directed to TO9W2026@gmail.com.  The team arrives late on November 28th and we plan to enter the CQWW DX Contest once we have some antennas erected.

 

THE TEAM

 

TO9W 2026 operators include: K9NU, KT8X, NQ9N, VA3CW, WB8BZK, W9MR, W9AP and K9EL

Photos coming soon!

 

TO9W 2025 pilots and support team:

Under review

 

EQUIPMENT

3 or 4 Flex Aurora Radios

 

ANTENNAS

160: 72 foot top loaded Vertical

40, 80: Quarter wave verticals

30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10: Dipoles

6: 3 element Yagi

EFHW for 10-80m receive antenna

Low Band Receive: BOG

 

OPERATING

We plan to operate all bands 6 through 160, depending on conditions and demand.  We will operate CW, SSB, FT8, FT4 and some RTTY.  FT8 operation will be on DXpedition frequencies if there are many callers.  We will also operate on 60 meters as time permits.  We plan to use Club Log Livestream and daily LOTW updates.

 

LOG SEARCH

https://clublog.org/logsearch/TO9W

If you do not find your call in the log, please email TO9W2026@gmail.com

 

QSL INFO

W9ILY will handle all QSL requests. All QSOs will be posted on LOTW daily at no charge.   QSL cards will be available but please use the Club Log OQRS online system for both direct and bureau cards.   Direct cards may also be requested - send an addressed envelope and a minimum of  US$2.50 to W9ILY. Unfortunately IRCs cannot be accepted. Bureau cards are always welcome.  Bureau cards are free.

 

DONATIONS

Financial donations are not required.   However, we will gladly accept any voluntary donations.

 

CONTACT

During the operation please send all reports, schedule requests, log checks and comments to TO9W2026@gmail.com

 

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