Update October 30, 2024: V55LA team is currently at Oslo Airport on the way to checking in. First step of an exciting adventure together in Namibia. 

Update August 24, 2024: Our team has been working tirelessly to prepare for this exciting adventure, and we’re pleased to share that the flight tickets are confirmed, our QTH in Namibia is secured, and some of us are updating our vaccinations to ensure a safe journey.

We’re also proud to unveil our brand-new V55LA logo, beautifully designed by our longtime friend, Miguel, EA5ZD. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to finalize our preparations.

DXPEDITION DATES
   * Departure: 30th October 2024
   * Return: 11th November 2024

During this period, the V55LA team will be active on all HF bands (CW, SSB, Digi), with a particular focus on the low bands. Our team consists of experienced operators skilled in "human modes", so you can expect to hear plenty of activity on both CW and SSB throughout the expedition where it is needed for most of you.

Our goal is to make contact with as many operators as possible so Digi will be run too of course, and we’ll be doing our utmost to make this a memorable and enjoyable DXpedition for everyone.

MEET THE TEAM
  * Rune - LA7THA (Leader)
  * Gjermund - LB5GI
  * Erwann - LB1QI
  * Svein - LA3BO
  * Morten - LB8DC
  * Chris - LA8OM
  * Philipp - OE7PGI
  * Svein Jarle - LA9KKA
  *  Torvald - LB1FI
     (Additional operators to be confirmed soon!)

STAY CONNECTED
Our dedicated V55LA webpage is live! We’ll be regularly updating it with new information as the DXpedition date approaches. Visit us here: https://www.ardxpeditions.com/dxpeditions/v55la

QSL INFORMATION
We are delighted to have Charles Wilmott (M0OXO) as our QSL Manager. QSL policy will be detailed soon.

SUPPORT US
If you’d like to support our efforts, donations are warmly welcomed!
Please send contributions to our PayPal address: donations@ardxpeditions.com

We can’t wait to embark on this journey and look forward to making contact with as many of you as possible!

Warm Regards, The V55LA Team (2024)

ARD is organizing a DXpedition to the beautiful country of Namibia! The DXpedition will run from the end of October through the first week of November.

We’re proud to share that we’ve been issued a license by CRAN, and our callsign for this DXpedition will be V55LA. With our QTH already secured, we’re now working on our antenna farm layout and exploring options to make the most of our ideal location.

We are also delighted to have Charles M0OXO on board once again as our QSL Manager, ensuring all your QSL needs are met with the highest level of professionalism.

Stay tuned for more details, and be sure to check our website (V55LA page updated soon) and follow us on Facebook for the latest updates.