RI42SP

[IK0ZCW]

Oleg, RD1A is participating in the North Pole-42 expedition to the Arctic onboard the "Severny Polyus" ("North Pole"), a large selfpropelled drifting research vessel replacing the drifting ice stations built
on ice floes. In his spare time he will operate CW, SSB and digital modes starting on 5 October. QSL via Club Log's OQRS, or via RN3RQ. During the 20 months of the North Pole-41 expedition (September 2022-May 2024), Oleg ended up using three different callsigns (R41POL, RI0SP and RI0POL).

[IK0ZCW]

Oleg, RD1A is onboard "Severny Polyus / North Pole" and will be active when time permits as RI42SP as the ship travels through various parts of the Arctic. Primarily QRV on CW & FT8 from October 5th for approx one year. QSL via Club Log OQRS. Position of boat using this tracker.
Frank, F8DVD also mentions:
'It's good news for all ham radio interested in polar contacts. Oleg made a very good job last season with callsigns RD1A/MM, RI41POL and RI0POL making more than 205,000 contacts. The vessel departed Murmansk on September 15 with a team of scientists aboard, and is heading towards the Novosibirsk islands. This is where the drifting polar station will begin its work as part of the "North Pole-42" expedition. For many months, polar explorers will conduct research in the high latitudes of the Arctic Ocean, encompassing over fifty scientific programs.'