Taman Padang Temu Indah

JASRA & DXPortable to Host CQ DX iBOTA – Beaches On The Air Activation in Melaka

The Johor Amateur Radio Society (JASRA), in collaboration with DXPortable, is pleased to announce the ongoing CQ DX iBOTA – Beaches On The Air activation, currently taking place along the coastline of Melaka.

This relaxed and portable amateur radio activation aims to promote outdoor operations, DX communications, and on-air fellowship among amateur radio operators. Operating from a beachfront location offers excellent opportunities for coastal propagation while encouraging hands-on portable station setups.

Operations will be conducted intermittently throughout the activation period, subject to weather conditions, propagation, and operator availability.

📅 Event Details

Date: 6 January – 10 January 2026 (intermittent operations)

Location: Beachfront area beside Dewan MBMB, Taman Padang Temu Indah, Melaka
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/p7Z4KBjg96yXZsdK8

Bands: All open and usable amateur radio bands

Modes: Phone (SSB), DMR, and Digital Modes

Club Callsign: 9M4CJS

👤 Operators & Activators

The iBOTA – Beaches On The Air activation features operators from JASRA, DXPortable, and invited guest operators, operating in full compliance with Malaysian amateur radio regulations.

JASRA Club Operators

Operating under the club callsign 9M4CJS

Local Portable Activators (Malaysia):

9W2FRP/P – Operating with own portable callsign

9W2USM/P – Operating with own portable callsign

9W2MMU/P – Operating with own portable callsign

International Guest Operator (Indonesia):

YC5YC – Licensed amateur radio operator from Indonesia

Operating using the JASRA club callsign 9M4CJS, as he is not yet permitted to operate his own callsign in Malaysia

Currently in the process of applying for a Malaysian Apparatus Assignment (AA)

His own Malaysian callsign is expected to be heard in future DXPortable activations once approval is granted

The participation of both local and international operators highlights the strong spirit of cooperation, learning, and regional friendship within the amateur radio community.

Amateur radio operators worldwide are invited to listen for and work 9M4CJS, 9W2FRP/P, 9W2USM/P, and 9W2MMU/P during the activation period.

73 and see you on the air from Melaka’s shores!