T88SG Koror Island Palau. From DXNews.com

JK1SZX will be active as T88SG from Koror Island, IOTA OC – 009, Palau, 22 May – 1 June 2025.
He will operate on HF Bands.
Recent DX Spots T88SG
QSL via home call.

Previous activities:
T88SG and T88JH will be active from Koror Island, IOTA OC – 009, Palau, 11 – 19 September 2024.

JR3QFB will be active as T88JH from Koror Island, IOTA OC – 009, 12 – 18 September 2023.

JR3QFB and JK1SZX will be active as T88JH and T88SG from Koror Island, IOTA OC – 009, Palau, 13 – 17 May 2022.
They will operate on HF Bands.
QSL via home calls.
Previous activity:
JR3QFB and JA3JND will be active from Palau 8 – 12 November 2013 as T88JH and T88ON.
They will be active on 160 – 6m CW, SSB, Digital modes.
QSL information:
T88JH via JR3QFB, LOTW, eQSL.
T88ON via JA3JND.

The island nation of Palau

The island nation of Palau is one of the most picturesque places in our world. Little known to tourists and very attractive to fans of active water sports, it attracts attention with its rich flora and fauna, as well as local colors.

Geographical facts and climatic features. Nature of the islands

Palau is not a large state and occupies only 458 km2 on the map, which is half the size of the capital of our homeland – Moscow. It is located right in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 500 km east of the Philippines. It includes the upland cities of Babeltuap (Babeldaob), Koror, Peleliu and Angaur, coral atolls and more than 200 limestone islands.

There are no high mountains or intimidating volcanoes, but the natural beauty of the place is awe-inspiring. The tranquil topography with hills and hillocks is studded with green shrubs, trees and palm trees.

The underwater and coastal world is also rich. The local waters are home to over 1500 species of fish, as well as 130 species of sharks, including some that are considered endangered. Just imagine all this diversity and you will immediately realize how unique this place is. In 1995, Palau was named the “Underwater Wonder of the World” by the Council of Marine Ecologists. It continues to reaffirm this name to this day.

Palau’s tropical gardens and forests are home to a variety of animals and birds (over 50 species), as well as orchids, exotic and rare flowers. This diversity of flora and fauna makes it one of the most picturesque places on our planet.
Palau is a warm, sunny state. The average annual temperature is +29 during the day and +25 at night. These are ideal climatic conditions for a vacation. The average monthly precipitation is just over 300 mm. The rainiest months are from July to October, during this period there are especially few tourists for obvious reasons. The rainiest period falls in July, then the amount of precipitation decreases and gradually comes to its usual values. In general, the climate of Palau can be called calm and suitable for tourist travel and recreation. Strong cyclones, as a rule, bypass it, as the state is located outside the “typhoon belt”.

Local population of Palau. Morality, character of the islanders

The first inhabitants of the islands appeared about 4 thousand years ago. This is not so much, but also not a little. Initially, natives from the eastern part of Indonesia lived here, and later the Spanish landed on the islands. Palau has gone through many changes – taken over by Japan, sold to Germany, ruled by the United States, etc. Each event has left its mark on the racial composition of the state and their historical character. Palau currently has a population of just over 20,000 people. This is not much for such a picturesque place. Life here flows at a measured pace, so when you are here for the first time, you do not immediately get used to the fact that there is no need to hurry anywhere. The local population speaks mainly two languages – English and Palau. They are taught in schools and used in everyday life. It is almost impossible to meet a person speaking another language here (unless he is a tourist). Of course, the locals speak other languages, such as Filipino languages, Chinese, etc., but their percentage is very small.

As for the ethnic composition, the majority of the population is made up of indigenous Palauans – 72%, followed by Filipinos – their percentage equates to 16.5. On the streets of the state can also be found Chinese, Asians, Vietnamese and other races (their percentage is no more than 10 in the total content).

As for their disposition, the islanders are famous for their stubbornness and pride. However, they are favorable and friendly to tourists. The character of the population of the islands has been formed over thousands of years and, of course, the American and European influences have affected their mentality. They are modern people who adequately perceive everything new and are loyal to Western behavior.

Recreation and entertainment

Palau is a true paradise for tourists. Here you can see unusually beautiful landscapes, green hills and sights, which are very proud of the local people. There are always many opportunities open for tourists on the islands – excursions, walks, visiting museums and historical sites. As in any other sunny country, everyone will find something to do here, from a walk on the beach to an active vacation.

However, tourists should remember that you should swim only in designated areas. In coastal waters there is often a strong current, in addition, there are always poisonous fish or coral fragments.

T88SG T88JH. Where is Koror Island located. Map.