E51AMF

2017 DXpedition to Manihiki Atoll, North Cook Islands

IOTA OC-014

The Expedition

In January-February 2017, I operated as E51AMF from Manihiki Atoll in the North Cook Islands (E5/N). This was my first major DXpedition as K7ADD, a relatively new ham at the time. The North Cooks were ranked #65 Most Wanted DXCC worldwide and #25 for Europe, making this a high-demand destination.

The expedition focused on providing contacts to European operators and those who needed E5/N as an All-Time New One (ATNO) for their DXCC standings. I also operated as E51ADD from Rarotonga (OC-013) in the South Cook Islands before and after the main expedition.

Operation Details

• Dates: January 11, 2017 03:02Z - February 7, 2017 00:59Z
• Additional: E51ADD operations from Rarotonga before and after Manihiki
• Bands: 10m through 80m
• Modes: SSB and RTTY
• Power: 1500W into verticals and wires near salt water

Sponsors

The expedition was made possible through generous sponsorship from:

• Expert Linears America LLC - SPE 1.3K-FA solid state amplifier
• DX Engineering - Band pass filters, receive antenna phasing units, and support equipment
• Western Washington DX Club - QSL card printing support

QSL Information

Logbook of The World (LoTW) - Recommended

Logs were uploaded to LoTW after returning to the US. This is the quickest and easiest method for DXCC, WPX, and other awards.

Club Log OQRS - Recommended

The preferred method for paper QSL cards. You can search the log and order cards through Club Log OQRS.

Direct Mail

Send your card to the QSL Manager:

Direct QSL Requirements:

• US stations: SASE with first-class return postage
• DX stations: SAE with minimum $2 USD (Euro bills accepted)
• Cards without return postage will be answered via the Bureau

Bureau

For Bureau cards, please use Club Log OQRS (free for Bureau requests) or send via the regular QSL bureau to K7ADD.

Log Search

Log Issues?

Contact: k7add@k7add.com - Please include your callsign, date (UTC), time (UTC), frequency, and mode.