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YB Indonesia rover **Update**
2026-01-31
Update 21 Mar 2026: Received from Rul, YB1RQX "The team secured the dates for New Grid Loc Activation on 14, 15, 16 May 2026.
YB1RET, YC1RIK depart from Jakarta by flight and meet YB1RQX at Batam Island on 13 May 2026.
Due to limited transportation, the team should stay one night and depart on 14 May 2026.
The Journey to the QRV Island need 6 hours by speedboat. Meanwhile, the team is preparing the equipment needed. Stay Tuned."
TNX Florian, DF2ET for the info.
A team on Indonesian amateurs (YB1RQX, YB1RET and YC1RIK) are preparing for The New Grid Loc Activation on May 2026.
Beside QO-100 (mainly SSB and Digital), they will operate LEO SATs as well.
Traveling is close to 850km north-west from Jakarta; 2 hours flight crossing Sumatra and 4 hours speedboat to the Island.
Updates to follow.
TNX Florian, DF2ET for the info.