FW5K Team will be active from Wallis and Futuna Islands, IOTA OC - 054, 20 October - 7 November 2025.
Team - Alex K6VHF, Dave KA6BIM, Hannah W7HAN, OC NG7E, Scott N7JI, Marc NC7M, Hannah, W7HER.
They will operate on 160 - 6m, CW, SSB, FT8, FT4, RTTY, including activity in CQ WW DX SSB Contest in Multi Two Category.
QSL via ClubLog OQRS, LOTW.
Planned operating freqs:
160, 1.817 and 1.822
80, 3527, 3567, 3680
60, 5354 and 5357
40, 7027, 7041, 7056, 7186.
30, 10107, 10141, 10131
20, 14027, 14081, 14088, 14285
17, 18077, 18091, 18095, 18131
15, 21027, 21081, 21091, 21285
12, 24897, 24921, 24911, 24931
10, 28027, 28081, 28091, 28485
6, 50091, 50331, 50141
Wallis and Futuna
Wallis and Futuna is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean and an overseas territory of France. Despite this fact, the most widely spoken language here is English, and not all French people are aware of its existence.
Wallis Island
One of the main islands, Wallis, is remarkable in itself, as it is part of an extinct volcano, most of which is submerged. There are many volcanic lakes here, such as the perfectly round Lalolalo with its sheer cliffs, which inspire awe and wonder at the chief architect of the earth—nature.
The numerous churches and temples are well worth a visit for such a small area: Saint Joseph with its incredibly beautiful iconostasis on Wallis, Saint Pierre with its relics and wooden statue of a missionary on Futuna, Mata-Utu, and Sacré-Cœur.
The numerous churches and temples are definitely worth visiting for such a small area: Saint Joseph with its incredibly beautiful iconostasis in Wallis, Saint Pierre with its relics and wooden statue of a missionary in Futuna, Mata-Utu, and Sacré-Cœur.The numerous churches and temples are well worth a visit for such a small area: Saint Joseph with its incredibly beautiful iconostasis in Wallis, Saint Pierre with its relics and wooden statue of a missionary in Futuna, Mata-Utu, and Sacré-Cœur.
Archaeology enthusiasts will enjoy Talietum or Tongo Toto, sites of excavations dating back to the Tongan invasion of the islands in 1450 AD.Is your soul longing for a holiday? In honor of Saint Pierre Chanel, Wallis and Futuna host the largest and most colorful festival of the year. The event usually includes a mass, an exchange of gifts (presents for the patron saint), a kava drinking ritual, and national songs and dances. Sometimes sports competitions are also included in the festive program.
Due to the volcanic origin of the islands, there are few beaches worth visiting in Wallis. Fortunately, there are Nukuhion, Faioa, and Nukuhifala nearby — small pieces of land where you can have a wonderful time away from people. The island of Alofi will delight you with its beaches of white coral sand.
The reefs around Wallis and Futuna are the oldest in the Pacific Ocean, and the diversity of underwater life around them will impress even the most experienced diver. If you are lucky, you will witness the migration of blue whales and whale sharks during the season.
The traditional cuisine of the Wallis and Futuna Islands is rich in seafood. As on many Polynesian islands, the locals eat fish, coconuts, breadfruit, millet, yams, taro, sweet potatoes, and on holidays, pork and poultry. Spices are not popular here, and most dishes are composite: all the ingredients are prepared separately and only served together. Food is mainly cooked in underground ovens called umu or roasted over charcoal.
Shell necklaces and handicrafts made by local artisans (wooden figurines, traditional clothing items) are good souvenirs to bring home. And don't forget the tropical fruits, of course.
Wallis and Futuna is one of those countries that is quite difficult to reach. The only airline that flies to the international airport located on Wallis Atoll is Aircalin, from Fiji and New Caledonia. There is no regular ferry service to the islands, but private boats and yachts do call here.