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ay Stephenson, WA1JAY, pays a visit to Paradise Isl. from March 15 to
April 2. QRV as C6A/WA1JAY on HF (SSB, FT4/8) and via FM satellites. QSL
via ClubLog OQRS, LoTW.
Major Roves:

*NOIRMOUTIER ISLAND SAT DXPEDITION 2024*

*First bits from TM4J…!*

*Additionally, F4DXV will be QRV for RS-44 at 1227z on 1st April, listening
for NA, Caribbean, and SA. No QRG info at the moment.*

*F4DXV* Jérôme (@F4DXV https://twitter.com/f4dxv) and *EA4NF* Philippe (
@EA4NF_SAT https://twitter.com/ea4nf_sat) announce that they will be
actívating Noirmoutier island EU-064  IN86 from April 1 to 4, 2024 with the
special callsign *TM4J*
In an exciting initiative, Jérôme F4DXV and Philippe EA4NF are preparing
for an exceptional expedition to the island of Noirmoutier from 1 to 4
April 2024. Bearing the special call sign TM4J, this experienced team will
devote themselves entirely to exploring satellite possibilities, offering a
unique opportunity to radio enthusiasts the world over.

This international expedition will focus entirely on the LEO, GEO (QO-100)
and MEO (GREENCUBE IO-117) satellites, with a variety of modes and
operators. Jérôme and Philippe, experts in the field of portable satellite
communications, will provide 24-hour coverage over several days, offering
an unrivalled experience from this picturesque island in the Vendée.

This International DXpedition is the 1st 100¬AT from this French island.
Jérôme F4DXV:

120 DXCC LEO SAT
6 international DX expeditions by satellite
24 world distance records on LEO SAT

Philippe EA4NF:

126 DXCC LEO SAT
16 international DX expeditions by satellite
1 world distance record on LEO SAT

Captivating videos of their performances are available on YouTube, offering
a glimpse of their expertise in amateur satellite communications in
portable situations.

The main objective of this expedition is to maximise contacts with various
countries during the 3-day activation, while offering operators around the
world the rare opportunity to contact the highly coveted IN86 grid, in
addition to accumulating DXCC and IOTA contacts.

Funded entirely by the two operators, the expedition will benefit from
state-of-the-art technical resources, enabling uninterrupted activity 24
hours a day.

This initiative also aims to raise awareness of amateur radio among the
general public, by highlighting satellite communication both to visitors on
site and through the media.

Jérôme and Philippe will be happy to answer any questions you may have
about amateur radio communication via satellite.

Some picture are available on : Expédition Satellite sur lâ€ÖÃÄle de
Noirmoutier en 2024 | AMSAT Francophone (amsat-f.org)
https://site.amsat-f.org/2024/02/29/expedition-satellite-sur-lile-de-noirmoutier-en-2024/

*Updates available on @TM4J_SAT https://twitter.com/tm4j_sat*

*[ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT Rover Page Manager, for the above
information]*


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