[DX] SV GREECE OLYMPIC GAMES 2004 CELEBRATION PROGRAMS

[VASSILIS ORFANOS]

Dear sir,
Please let us to inform you for the following events:

SV, GREECE
OLYMPIC GAMES CELEBRATION PROGRAMS

1) 2004 OLYMPIC GAMES "Countdown on the air program"
A special and interesting "countdown on the air" program will be active
from many Greek radioamateurs on last 99 days until 13 Aug 2004 the
starting day of the OLYMPIG GAMES 2004.
Nine (9) Multi operators special Event Stations as SX9A, SX8A, SX7A,
SX6A, SX5A, SX4A, SX3A, SX2A and SX1A from the nine (9) Greek regions,
will be active on 6 May 2004 until 12 Aug 2004. These stations will be
on the air every 10 days one by one, to celebrate the 2004 OLYMPIG GAMES
in Athens (Greece) in all bands and modes and the signing the rest of
days with the countdown method after the special calls. Some Greeks
radioclubs prepare a lot of DX-awards and events for this program. All
the contacts will be reply with a special QSL card via buraeu. There is
NOT any QSL manager. QSL via Greek Buraeu ONLY.
More info, calendar and on-line logs for the "2004 OLYMPIG GAMES
Countdown on the air program" you will find at:
http://www.qsl.net/sv2ngct/sx.htm

2) OLYMPIC PREFIXS FOR GREEKs and FOREIGNERs HAM
The Greek Communications Authority has announced that Greek radio
amateurs may use the optional SX2004 or SY2004 call sign prefix from 1
June 2004 until 15 November 2004 to commemorate the Athens Olympic Games
and Paralympic Games 2004. QSL via operator's instructions.
Also the foreigner radio amateurs, as visitors in Greece, from CEPT
countries or from countries with reciprocity (U.S.A., Canada , Cyprus ,
Switzeland and Australia) can use the special prefix J42004 from 1 Aug
2004 until 15 November 2004 without any license from Greek Authorities.
All the others needs to commumicate with Greek Authorities for special
permission. QSL via operator's instructions.

Note that you can find the official website of ATHENS OLYMPIC GAMES 2004
at: http://www.athens2004.com
Best 73 de SV1CNS-VASSILIS  - (AUTHOR SV2AEL-SAVAS)