The current situation in the Middle East, with its airspace closures and travel disruptions, has forced me to change my route. Instead of flying via Japan, I'll be flying via the United States. Unfortunately, this incurs additional costs. Therefore, your kind donations are still welcome.
3D2JK - IOTA expedition to Lakeba Island OC-095
This is SP5APW's expedition to Lakeba Island (OC-095). The callsign assigned to the expedition by TAF is 3D2JK.
Lakeba Island is the rarest IOTA reference in Fiji belonging to the top 10% of the world-wide most wanted references. The last activation of OC-095 was carried out over 20 years ago, in 2004 and currently this reference is in demand by 87% of the IOTA chasers.
08 March 2026
Grants received
I'm pleased to announce that IOTA Ltd. and CDXC have become sponsors of the 3D2JK operation. Their generous donations helped me purchase an RM MLA300 linear amplifier. I'll be using it primarily for SSB transmissions. Because this amplifier requires a well-matched antenna, I've also decided to bring along an MFJ automatic antenna tuner.
24 February 2026
Propagation charts
I am delighted to inform you that Jari OH6BG was kind enough to prepare VOACAP propagation charts for my activity.
The charts are available on https://www.voacap.com/dx/3d2jk/ .
The charts are available on https://www.voacap.com/dx/3d2jk/ .
17 February 2026
Internet available
Good news for me and for you! There is a cellular internet on Lakeba working in the village. I am also invited to use someone's Starlink from time to time. It means that Clublog uploads will be possible.
I have agreed to rent a power generator too. It should help as standard hours of electricity are from 6am till 10pm with a break between 1pm - 2pm. The local time on Lakeba is GMT+12.
16 February 2026
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