Our Indian friends have announced another IOTA activation by the same team as AU2V. The following is taken from their website and social media.
AU2M India (AS-169)
Dear IOTA Chasers/ DXers around the world
We’re super stoked to announce that the DX India Foundation is heading back to Arnala IOTA (AS-169) from May 29th to June 1st, 2025! This time, we’ll be operating under the callsign AU2M (Proposed Callsign).
This is a rare opportunity for IOTA enthusiasts around the world to log this highly sought-after entity, currently the most wanted IOTA in India! Our team has worked tirelessly to make this activation happen, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Our Website address: https://vu2rs.com/au2m
Meet the Dream Team!
We’re proud to have an experienced team on board, including:
Sarath, VU2RS
Aderesh, VU3WEW
Anil, VU3DXA
Renju, VU3TPW
Girish, VU3GDS
Huzefa Merchant, VU2HIT (Local Support)
Jatin Shah, VU2KWJ (Local Support)
As part of our mission to train and mentor other radio hams, we invited Huzefa and Jatin to join us on this adventure.
Here’s the Lowdown on QSL and Donations:
To help cover our costs, we’ve set the OQRS fee at $10 and Express LoTW at $5.
“We want to be transparent – we’re not in this to make a profit,” says Sarath. “Any support you give us will go directly towards funding future DXpeditions and building a contest station in India.”
QSL Manager: Charles, M0OXO (Direct and Bureau QSLs accepted)
To make a donation, please use the PayPal link: sarath@lven.in
Important: After making your PayPal payment, kindly fill out this Google Form, This will help us track our donors and easily share information with our QSL manager.
We’ve faced some tough challenges in the past, but we’re determined to make this activation a success!
“We invite you to join us on this adventure,” says Sarath. “Your support means the world to us, and we’re grateful for your help in promoting amateur radio in India and Asia.”
Get in Touch:
For more info, check out our website (link unavailable) or drop us an email at sara@vu2rs.com.
Thanks for being part of our community!
73, DX India Foundation