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Update 23 Apr 2026: We receive the following info from Rul, YB1RQX:

# YB1RET, YC1RIK will fly from Jakarta on May 12th and meet YB1RQX at Tanjung Pinang, Bintan Island. 

# May 13th The team will depart by ferry from Bintan Island to the Dabo Singkep Island - OI29; The journey takes at least 5 hours and if everything is smooth, we might be able to QRV on 10:00 UTC. 

# QRV dates will be from May 13th afternoon to May 16th 22:00 UTC (17th May - 05:00am Indonesia time/local time) - as we have pack and catch the ferry back to Tanjung Pinang - Bintan Island. 

# WX is changed. Rain forecast is not really accurate, hence we need a different setup during the operation. We found a local guide and hopefully, able to help us while stay on the Island."

Update 1 Apr 2026: Rul, YB1RQX is looking for donations to help to cover the expenses of the upcoming Dxpedition to Dabo Singkep Island - Riau Archipelago - OI29

Beside QO-100 they will operate LEO sats: ISS, SO-50, IO-86 and possibly RS-44.

To contribute, scan the QR code on the image or visit his PayPal page. 

TNX Rul YB1RQX for the info. 

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.