E51A — Activity from the South Cook Islands

Details
Small palm-covered islet in a clear turquoise lagoon with the text E51A South Cook Islands
  • Status: Upcoming
  • Callsign: E51A
  • Country / territory: South Cook Islands
  • Start date: 2026-11-14
  • End date: 2026-11-22
  • Bands: 80, 40, 20, 15, 10 м
  • Modes: CW, SSB, FT8

Hranislav Milosevic (Hrane), YT5A (ex-YT1AD), plans to be on the air as E51A from Rarotonga, South Cook Islands, on 14–22 November 2026.

The activity is announced as a holiday-style operation. Modes are CW, SSB and FT8. According to the operator's website he intends to work all bands, but a specific band list has not been published yet.

The trip is meant to prepare for a DXpedition to the North Cook Islands planned for 25 September to 10 October 2027. DX-World reports the target as Manihiki atoll. Anyone who would like to join the E51A activity is invited to contact Hrane.

QSL

QSL via YT5A, bureau or direct (per the DX-World calendar). No details on LoTW, Club Log or OQRS have been announced yet.

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