Probably it was first time DXpedition used JT65 digital mode from Palestine. I can tell you that it is not my favorite mode - long QSO time makes me nervous. Nonetheless I made 27 QSOs and 3 of them with JA on 6m.

I am one of those who try to make contacts with various amateurs. Making duplicate, cloned QSOs you give less chance to other small pistols. Please avoid cloned contacts.

When conditions are marginal or when my throat is out of use I will engage some digital modes - probably PSK63 or JT65, but mostly I will stick with SSB as it seems to be most efficient :-)

I will be mostly on 17m band but those of you who are interested in 6m or 10m QSOs should check Middle East beacons and  let me know about good, reliable opening. I will NOT QSY on every demand but if conditions are good enough to make 100 or more contacts.

10m beacons:

• 4X6TU (28.200  MHz every 3 minutes - NCDXF/IARU Project)
• 5B4CY (28.219 MHz)

6m beacons:

• 4X4SIX (50.080 MHz)
• 5B4CY (50.018 MHz)

Also DXmaps map might be useful.

According to plan my first operation from Palestine should be between 16th and 30th May 2017.

First operation will be on three radio bands: 6m, 10m and 17m. It will be  reconnaissance - more operations should be during the year.

I got the license E44WE valid for one year. Probably few operations will take place during coming year. Please watch for me on radio amateur bands.

One, of legendary Three Wise Men, is going to Bethlehem. He is bringing radio, antennas and cables. Let us hope his visit will be successful for whole amateur radio world. It is new challange by True DXing Group member from Poland.

All amateur radio stations in Palestine get 100W licence. So our operation will be barefoot - only transceiver, no power amplifier.