V73WW Team will be active from Majuro Atoll, IOTA OC - 029, Marshall Islands, 12 - 24 February 2025.
Team - DK6SP, DJ4MX, HA8RT, M0SDV, E77DX, DK1YH,
They will operate on 160 - 6m Bands, CW, SSB, FT8, RTTY, including activity in ARRL DX CW Contest, 15 - 16 February 2025.
QSL via DJ4MX, ClubLog OQRS, LOTW.
Ads for direct QSL:
Sven Lovric, Kampenwandstr. 13, 81671, Muenchen, Germany.
Planned freqs:
Band CW SSB FT8 RTTY
160m 1.818 1.850 1.840* -
80m 3.503 3.790 3.570** -
60m -*** -*** -*** -***
40m 7.025 7.170 7.056 –
30m 10.105 – 10.131 10.146
20m 14.025 14.260 14.084 14.088
17m 18.070 18.150 18.096 18.102
15m 21.025 21.300 21.091 -
12m 24.892 24.940 24.923 -
10m 28.005 28.555 28.091 –
6m 50.095 50.150 50.313 -
Marshall Islands: sights, local cuisine and more
The Marshall Islands is a state in the Pacific Ocean, which is appreciated by tourists for its incredibly beautiful underwater world. Divers from all over the globe are eager to visit these islands, where they will enjoy sparkling beaches and mysterious reefs.
The islands are home to unusual vegetation and plantations of rare crops, of which coconuts and papaya are particularly significant. The Marshallese, the indigenous people of the Republic, are a distinct ethnic group. The country's distinct culture has been influenced by the constant change of rulers, who have been British, Russian, Japanese and American.
Main atolls
- Majuro. Is the capital of the state. Due to very low tourist interest, there is almost no infrastructure here. There are only a couple of hotels in the main town, and there are no decent restaurants. However, this is both a bit of a highlight. Walking the empty streets and buying inexpensive handmade souvenirs immerses you in the unique atmosphere of the Marshall Islands. For tourists who are interested in the historical past, there is the Alele Museum.
- Miles. Is an incredibly fascinating place for underwater diving. Thanks to the relics of the 2nd World War, here is a great opportunity to witness the history of the 20th century. Tourists will also be mesmerized by the rich underwater world full of sharks, stingrays and giant clams. After diving, you can walk around the village and get acquainted with the life and traditions of the indigenous people.
- Bikini. Going on a tour to the Marshall Islands, you can see in reality a lot of seemingly fantastic pictures. It is for this reason that the state of the country is rightfully the largest concentration of dive sites. Views of wrecked ships due to bloody wars that took place in the last century, fascinate with their stories of military actions in the territories of Oceania and their consequences.
What's worth seeing
Copra Processing Plant. This factory in the capital is the first pillar of the state's economy. Tourists can see with their own eyes how the raw material becomes coconut oil, soap, etc.
Laura Beach Park. In this cozy place you can have a perfect picnic. The area of the park is landscaped, allows you to go to the beach and use the showers placed here.
A wide variety of tourists travel to the Marshall Islands. For some it is important to enjoy the pleasant tropical climate, long sandy beaches and enchanting waves of the Pacific Ocean, the second - to dive into the depths of the colorful and mysterious underwater world, the third - to get acquainted with the unknown culture and life of the islands. It will not take much time and effort to prepare for the trip, you just need to know some peculiarities of the country before departure.
What is the best time to go?
The climatic characteristics of the region determine its weather. Although the region has a distinctly tropical climate, weather conditions are heavily influenced by cool sea breezes and frequent rainfall.
When traveling to the Marshall Islands, you should pack a summer closet that consists of lightweight clothing made from natural materials. Umbrellas, raincoats and waterproof clothing are also essential.
Cuisine of the Marshall Islands
The cuisine of the Marshall Islands has been heavily influenced by China, Korea, Japan, India, Germany and Spain. The cuisine of the local people is based on fish and seafood, and most often crab, lobster and squid are used for dishes.
Dishes that are always recommended to taste tourists are fish baked in banana leaves, Indian-style chicken, as well as barbecue limas, which is a representative of few meat dishes. The meal ends with desserts, which are usually made of coconut. The thirst is quenched here with juices and coconut milk, as well as drinking coffee. Alcohol is not openly drunk, and some islands prohibit its sale.
How to get there and how to pay?
The most comfortable way to explore the Marshall Islands is by water transportation. Of course, if you spend your vacation only on one island, local buses and cabs will be enough. Since the islands are small, it is always possible to walk or ride bicycles.
Settlement on the islands is done in US dollars. Prices are approximately as follows: a meal in a cheap restaurant costs about 7 dollars, and for a cup of cappuccino you will be charged about 2 dollars. A large bottle of water in the stores costs about 2 dollars and a bottle of wine about 24 dollars. When traveling by cab, a fare of about $1 per kilometer is used.
Sea and beaches
Like the rest of the islands, the resort beaches are private areas with limited access, although in most cases the hotel management will go out of their way to let you onto the beach for a nominal fee. Also, paid permission or a simple verbal agreement is sometimes necessary to use when you need to visit community beaches, paths, coastal areas and some other places, so you should contact hotel staff or the islanders themselves to find out about such things.
Useful information:
- Marshallese or English can be used to make arrangements with someone in the Marshall Islands
- The Marshall Islands is in the UTC+12 time zone.
What gifts to bring back from the country?
Souvenirs from the underwater kingdom will help to refresh your memories of visiting the Marshall Islands - shops are full of various shells, corrals, as well as jewelry and other items made from them. Family and friends can be pleased with cute products made of natural materials - palm leaves, coconut shells and others.
For tourists who want exoticism and meeting with an undiscovered culture, a trip to the Marshall Islands is a great choice. In addition to all of the above, vacationers are treated to magnificent sunsets and sunrises on different sides of the island group.