Operators Dom 3Z9DX, Jon K7CO and Jorge TI2HMJ will be active as TI9A from Cocos Island (NA-012) between 16-23rd February 2015.

It has been 6 years since the last TI9 operation, Cocos Island is ranked 26th on the most wanted list.

Boat trip to the island will take place 14th February 2015, and it takes 30 hours from Costa Rica. Their Radio Permit is issued for 7 days only - meaning the team can operate for only about 6 days (24h/day operation). They are in possession of the second permit, which allows them to stay on the island overnight.

The team will have 2 radios on the air operating on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.

QSL via 3Z9DX, direct, by the Bureau, the OQRS on ClubLog or direct PayPal request (no need to send a paper card). QSL requests with insufficient postage will be returned to the sender via Bureau. They are looking for funds.

A survey/vote for bands/modes needs is available at the following Web page, as well as more details and updates - http://www.nielsen.net/ti9a