From kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org Sun Apr 5 09:00:00 2015 From: kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org (Tedd Mirgliotta (KB8NW)) Date: Sun, 05 Apr 2015 09:00:00 -0400 Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1209 Message-ID: <287040.37931.bm@smtp112.sbc.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> SB DX @ WW < KB8NW $OPDX.1209 Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1209 The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster DX Bulletin No. 1209 BID: $OPDX.1209 April 6, 2015 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio) Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet Clusters Network, K1XN & GoList, NJ1Q & W1AW, NN1N, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily DX, WP3GW, N3SL, N4AA & QRZ DX, W4FC, W4FOA, KY6R, WB6RSE, K7VV, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m News, K9EL, W9ILY, W0GJ, 4Z4KX, DL7UXG & The DX News Letter, DL1SBF, DxCoffee.com, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, ES1CW, F5NQL, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2MQP & DX Italia News, JI3DST/JS6RRR, LY5W, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, RSGB IOTA Web Site, Sixitalia Weekly, VA3RJ & ICPO, the VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) and VU2CDP for the following DX information. *** SPECIAL NOTE FROM EDITOR: My family and I would like to wish a "Happy Easter" to those who celebrate this special and holy holiday...... 73 de Tedd KB8NW DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 29th/March, through Sunday, 5th/April there were 238 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 3X, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4U1I, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5U, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C2, C3, C5, C6, CE, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL, DU, E4, E5/n, E5/s, E6, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FR, FS, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J6, J7, J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KH0, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OJ0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PJ7, PY, PY0F, PY0T, PZ, S0, S2, S5, S7, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TL, TN, TR, TT, TU, TY, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9N, VP2E, VP5, VP8, VP8/g, VP8/h, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XW, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, Z8, ZA, ZB, ZD7, ZD8, ZF, ZL, ZL7, ZP, ZS * PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations or more likely a "BUSTED CALLSIGN". As always, you never know - "Work First Worry Later". 3D2, FIJI. Wes, ZL3TE, will once again be active as 3D2SE from Viti Levu (OC-016) between April 10-13th. His main activity will be in the Japan International DX CW Contest (April 11-12th). Operations outside the contest will mainly be casual on CW, with some Digital modes. QSl via LoTW or ZL3TE. 4Z, ISRAEL. MARK, 4Z4KX, wants to remind everyone that the 2015 Holyland Contest will be on April 17-18th, starting at 2100z for 24 hours! He will be active as 4Z0X during the contest. QSL via 4Z4KX. For more info on the contest, see: http://www.iarc.org/iarc/#HolylandContest 5V, TOGO. Operators Baldur/DJ6SI and Jan/DJ8NK are now active as 5V7BD and 5V7JH, respectively, from Togo until April 8th. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW (Baldur only), SSB and RTTY. QSL via their home callsigns. 8Q, MALDIVES. By the time you read this Andy, LZ2HM, will be active as 8Q7SA from North Male Atoll (AS-013) until April 12th. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters (he may also try 60 and 6m) using a Elecraft K3 with 100w into a DunaX GPN4B vertical (40-10m), VDA for the WARC bands and some other antennas depending on the space. QSL via LZ3SM. 8Q, MALDIVES. Sascha, DG4ABE, will be active as 8Q7BI from the Maldives (AS-013) between May 10-17th. Activity will be holiday style on 20-10 meters using mostly the Digital modes, but with some SSB. QSL via his home callsign. A5, BHUTAN. JA operators Tatsuo/JA3ARJ, Jusei/JA3IVU, Junichi/JH3AEF and Kunio/JH3LSS will be active as A52ARJ, A52IVU, A52AEF and A52LSS, respec- tively, from Dochula Resort, Punakha, between April 30th and May 5th. Three of these operators were on the XR0YJ DXpedition to Easter Island in January. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. Max Power will be 200 watts into a 2 element Yagi (20-10m), HEX-6 (20-6m), Loop(15m), Wire DP(40m) and Long Wire (80, 40, 30m and 160m if possible). QSL A52AEF via JH3AEF, direct or by the Bureau. QSL A52ARJ via JA3ARJ direct. QSL A52IVU via JA3IVU, direct or by the Bureau. QSL A52LSS via JH3LSS, LoTW, direct or by the Bureau. See QRZ.com for more details. AM90/AN90/AO90/EG90/EH90, SPAIN (Special Event). Look for Spanish stations and club stations of the URE to use special prefixes in April to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the IARU. EA stations will use the AM90 prefix, EB stations will use AN90 and EC stations will use AO90. URE club stations will activate EG90IARU (mainland) and EH90IARU/6, /8 and /9 from the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and Ceuta and Melilla respectively. QSL for EG90IARU and EH90IARU via EA4URE. AT150, INDIA (Special Event). Look for special event station (SES) AT150ITU to be on the air to commemorate 150th anniversary of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). This callsign has been granted to the Amateur Radio Society of India (ARSI) by the Wireless Planning & Coordi- nation (WPC) wing of the Ministry of Telecommunications & I.T. Govt. of India for use by all members of ARSI. Various VU radio amateurs will be signing AT150ITU on air from April through December 2015 on all the HF bands on various modes. A special QSL card will be printed later in the year, and QSLs will be processed via Bureau based on ClubLog's OQRS requests; direct QSLs are via VU2CDP. All QSOs will be automatically confirmed via ARRL's Logbook of The World (LoTW). More details will be published in due course on the ARSI website . DX MARATHON (Helpful Hints Web Page Updated). John, K9EL, informs OPDX readers that there is a valuable source available to them. He states [edited], "Each year for the DX Marathon, we compile a list of bad spots, pirates, callsign errors, etc. Ultimately this list is used in the scoring database, but we make it available to the participants to eliminate as many subtractions as possible. DX Editors are aware of the huge number of bad cluster spots these days. Even big time DXer's can be fooled by bad DX spots. The list is updated every few days or whenever I get significant updates from several people who feed us information. We can make the databases available from prior years if that is of any interest. Please note that there are several callsigns, such as 5A1AL, that are OK for this year's DX Marathon that are NOT accepted by the ARRL for DXCC. Any countries that are OK for the Marathon but not DXCC are listed on the website. Disclaimer: It is always possible that an error can occur on these lists. Each entry is checked before being posted, but I cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. I can tell you, however, that errors have been very rare." John also mentions that he has recently done a rather large update to the "Callsigns and Bad Spots" web pages on the DX Marathon web site, and urges everyone to check all QSOs in their 2015 DX Marathon log against these lists, so you have time to re-work any bad QSOs. The Web page can be found at: http://www.dxmarathon.com/helpfulhints/2015/HelpfulHints2015.htm DXCC NEWS. DXAC Staff Liaison, Dave Patton, NN1N, reports that the following operation is approved for DXCC credit: TI9/3Z9DX - 2015 Operation FR, REUNION. Rocco, DG5AA, is now active as FR/DG5AA from Reunion Island (AF-016) until April 11, 2015. Activity will be on all bands using CW. QSL via his home callsign. HI, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Boris, N3SY, will be active as HI3/N3SY from the Dominican Republic between April 9-22nd. Activity will be on all HF bands using K3 transceiver and FT-100D with 50-70 watts into a 1.5 meters Vertical and some other antennas. QSL only direct to his home callsign. IOTA NEWS.............. AS-200. Takeshi "TAKE"/JI3DST(JS6RRR) will once again be active as JI3DST/5 (CW/SSB) and JS6RRR/5 (RTTY/FM) from Shodo Island (in the Shikoku's Coastal Islands) between April 11-12th. Activity will be on 40/30/20/17/15/12/10/6 meters. This operation is subject to change because of bad WX or other conditions. QSL JS6RRR/5 and JI3DST/5 via the Bureau or by ClubLog's OQRS. Please check QRZ.com for more details. For more details and updates, see: http://blog.goo.ne.jp/ji3dst EU-023. Roberto, PB5X, will once again be active as 9H3A from Gozo Island, Malta, between June 3-10th. Activity will be holiday style with a focus on the 30/20/17/12/10 meters SSB. QSL via PB5X, direct or by the Bureau. EU-051. Operators Giovanni/IK5BCM and Andrea/IU5BLZ will be active as IE9B from Ustica Island between May 9-16th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via IU5BLZ, direct, by the Bureau, LoTW or eQSL. EU-074. Operators Francis/ON8AZ, Geert/ON7USB, Tim/ON5HC, Lieven/ON4PQ and Pat/ON7PQ will be active as TM5U from Ile Brehat, France, between May 10-16th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via ON8AZ. For more details, see their Web site at: http://www.eu074.be EU-088. Mike, OZ1KZX, will be active as 5P1ANH from Anholt Island (DIA NK-001) sometime between May 5-10th for 3-4 days. When off duty, he will be active on Digimode JT65, RTTY and PSK31. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau, direct, LoTW, eQSL or ClubLog's OQRS. EU-125. Tom, DL7UZO, will be active as 5P9Z/P from Romo Island between May 23-31st. Activity will be focused on CW and RTTY. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. For more details, see: http://www.5p9z.com EU-175. By the time you read this, Leo, CU3EJ, was expected to be active as CU5/CU3DX from S?o Jorge Island as of Friday, starting at 0900z. Activity will be mostly on 20 meters SSB. Length of stay was not mentioned (could be a one operation). This activity will count for the awards: CTFF-0124, CUFF-005, WCA CT-00416, DMHP AZ-068, ARLHS AZO-019, WLOTA WL-1004, DFFP FP-145, DFP FAZ-05, PIP AC-005, DIP AZ-005, DMP 1904 and DDFP VLS-03. QSL via CU3EJ, by the Bureau or direct. OC-021. Bert, PD1SA, will be active as YB1/PD1SA from Java Island between April 18th and May 18th. QSL via PD1SA by the Bureau. OC-130. Marc, ON5SM, will once again be active as DU9/ON5SM from Mindanao Island (WLOTA 2803) between April 16-25th. Activity will be on all HF bands. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau or direct (see QRZ.com). Log will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL. OC-142. Charlie, VK3ZD, is currently active as VK9NW from North West Island [uninhabited island off the coast of Queensland in the Coral Sea] until April 20th. Activity will be mainly on 20 meters (14205 kHz) at first, but will also be on 40 and 15 meters. QSL via his home callsign direct, eQSL or LoTW. For more details and updates, see: http://www.vk9nw.com OC-204. By the time you read this, Budi, YF1AR, will be active as YF1AR/4 from the rare IOTA Enggano Island and Malakoni Enggano Lighthouse (IDO-197) until April 6th. Activity will be on 40-10 meters using mainly SSB with some CW and Digital modes. QSL via N2OO or via ClubLog's OQRS. For more details, see: http://www.yf1ar.com/2015/04/yf1ar4-ido-197-oc-204-enggano-island.html OC-244. Operators Patrick/4F1TDT and Gilbert/4F2KWT/DX1PUP will be active as 4G0PUP from Mindoro Island between April 16-19th. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL via DX1PUP/4F2KWT, direct or by the Bureau. OC-269. Operators Imam/YB4IR, Hendri/YB7AM and YC7BAO are now active (since April 2nd) as YB4IR/7, YB7AM/p and YC7BAO/p, respectively, from Serutu Island, Karimata Island until April 7th. QSL via YB4IR. JW, SVALBARD (Reminder). Fran?ois, F8DVD, will once again be active as JW/F8DVD from Longyearbyen located on Spitsbergen Island (EU-026) between April 9-15th. His activity will be on HF bands. He will use the Longyearbyen Radio Club's equipment which consists of an Kenwood TS870 and a 500 watts amp into an optibeam antenna on a 30 meters high tower. The log will be uploaded on Clublog and on LoTW. QSL via his home callsign, through the French REF Bureau or direct, with SAE + 1 IRC or 2 USDs to: Francois Bergez, 6, Rue de la Liberte, 71000 MACON, France. For more info, visit: http://www.qrz.com/db/JW/F8DVD KP4, PUERTO RICO (Special Event). The Puerto Rico Field Day Group will once again will be on the air, this time as KP4FD/IARU, to celebrate "World Amateur Radio Day" on Saturday, April 18th, 2015. They will be on in various modes and bands to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) in Paris, France, on April 18th, 1925. They will join other stations from different parts of the world to celebrate this special day. There will be a special certificate available via E-mail. More information at: http://www.qrz.com/db/KP4FD/IARU NCDXF PRESS RELEASE (NCDXF announces major grant to the VK0EK Heard Island DXpedition) April 2, 2015: The Northern California DX Foundation is pleased to announce a grant of $50,000 to the VK0EK Heard Island DXpedition planned for November 2015. Heard Island has moved up to the #5 position on the ClubLog Most Wanted List, after the recent Navassa operation. Without major financial support from NCDXF, DXpeditions like this to challenging or rare locations would not be possible. Within the last year, NCDXF has given $175,000 in grants to operations in Iran, Andaman, Navassa, Eritrea, South Sandwich, South Georgia, Chester- field, Heard and to a yet unannounced DXpedition, all of which are in or near the Top Ten Most Wanted. We have been doing this for the past 42 years, making rare DX happen and bringing fun to DXers everywhere. The credit for these large grants goes to the NCDXF contributors, individuals and clubs, who believe in supporting NCDXF. In the next few weeks and months, please stop by the NCDXF booths at Visalia, Dayton, and other major DX meetings. Our board members are looking forward to meeting you and thanking you for your support! Have you contributed yet? 73... Glenn Johnson, W0GJ (NCDXF Vice President) P4, ARUBA. Dino, VE7NX, will be active as P4/VE7NX from Aruba (SA-036) between April 12-24th. Activity will be holiday style (few hours a day only) using an Icom IC706MKIIG, LDG200 Pro-tuner, Mini Buddipole antenna and a 5 band dipole. He will be working mostly CW, but may switch to SSB if needed. Dino will not have InterNet access from the hotel. QSL via VE7NX. PJ2, CURACAO ISLAND (Reminder/Update). The German team of Anja/DH2AK and Torsten/DL1HTM are now active as PJ2/homecall from Curacao Island (SA-099) until April 23rd. Activity will be on the high bands, SSB and maybe some Digital modes. They will announce activities on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dl1thm QSL via their home callsigns, direct (see QRZ.com) or by the Bureau. PQ0T, TRINDADE ISLAND. By the time you read this, the PQ0T team that has been active Trindade Island since April 3rd, will be possible QRT or about to go QRT. They were only expected to operate for 3 days. QSL via PP5BZ, direct or by the Bureau. PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (April 6-12th).... Apr/06th AN Apr/09th AN Apr/11th AN Apr/07th AN Apr/10th AN Apr/12th HN Apr/08th AN SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE ====================================================== NORMALITY GEOMAG K Values Alpha ----------------- ------ -------- ------ AN - Above Normal Quiet K=0-1 0-7 HN - High Normal Unsettled K=2 8-15 LN - Low Normal Active K=3 16-29 BN - Below Normal Minor Storm K=4 30-49 DIS - Disturbed Major Storm K=5 50-99 VRY DIS - Very Disturbed Severe Storm K=6-9 100-400 REALTIME BAND CONDITIONS WEB SITE : The purpose of this experimental Web site is to provide 24-7-365 actual (REALTIME) band condition information to CW QRPp, QRPe and CW/SSB for Contesters interested in increasing their scores. It can also be of benefit to other Radio Amateurs to determine band conditions for Nets and casual QSO's. This information is NOT based on any software pre- dictions or any kind of satellite based readings. It is based on a new Ionospheric sounding method called "HF Ionospheric Interferometry" which operates very similarly to the PolSAR system used by NASA. QSL INFO AND NEWS..................... QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (Will return April 19th) ET3AA via N2OO HC0E via HC1JQ R2AA via RW3R SV5DKL via LoTW, Bureau, OQRS, eQSL and Clublog. VR2HKS via direct YE2C via LoTW or direct 6Y2M and 6Y5/VE8DX QSL (plus others!). Sam, LY5W, informs OPDX readers [edited], "I am the QSL Manager for Ken's, VE8DX, operation from Jamaica - 6Y2M and 6Y5/VE8DX. Today I received his nice very high quality color QSLs from the printer and will start answering cards. I want say to the public - I can answer only direct requests for him. Also, I am the QSL Manager for the following CALLSIGNS: DL/LY1DR, IG9/LY5W, IT9/LY5W, IT9/VE8DX, IT9AUG, LY10DR, LY10NATO, LY10W, LY16W, LY1DR, LY200NB, LY20W, LY25W, LY2BIM, LY37W, LY53SOP, LY54SOP, LY550W, LY55SOP, LY600W, LY605W, LY61DR, LY70W, LY755W, LY75DR, LY760W, LY91DR, LY95DR, LY98DR, OE/LY5W, SP/LY5W, UP2BIM, W4/LY5W, W9/LY5W and YL/LY5W. If you need a QSL - my address is OK on . Direct QSL method is preferred. If anyone needs a QSL Manager, just write me an E-mail." 7QAA (and 7Q7AA) QSLs. Tony, W4FOA, reports: "I have received several QSLs for my old call 7Q7AA when the actual QSO was with the recent 7QAA DXpedition. 7QAA QSLs should go via N7RO. I have not been active from 7Q7AA since the late 60's. Since the received QSLs show 7Q7AA, I am returning them to the sender rather than to N7RO." T88TI, T88GI and T88XX logs from Tobi Island (OC-296) are now at: http://www.it9yre.it/t88 QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 3C0E, 5H1ES, 7Q7BP, 9K2HN, 9Q0HQ, A45XR, AM190WH, D4C, DL7ON, DL8OH, EC1DD, F6IRA/P, FG/F6ITD, H42NT, H44NT, HT2N, HV0A, IK1QBT, JA2AH, JA2BDR, JA5BEN, JE4FNC, K1N, KP4MS, L51HDJ, OK1NZ, PJ4DX, R6AB, RZ1OA, T77C, T88MR, UK8AR, UK9AR, VA3NQ, VK5CE/p (OC-220), VK7FG, VK9NW, XM7CPR, YN2NW, YO3APJ and ZF2JT QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 5A1AL, 5Z4/DJ3EL, C5YK, EJ0PL, FO/JI1WTF, GP0STH, HH5/KC0W, K1N (Bird FO-29), K7VV, OH8T, OJ0AM, RI1ANT, TX4A, VK5CE/8, VK6ISL, VP8LP and ZD7FT QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 3A/ON5UR, 3G0Y, 3W1D, 4S7DLG, 4U1UN, 4W/G3ZEM, 5B/R2DX, 5B/RZ3DJ, 5B7FOC, 5C5T, 5U9AMO, 5W0M, 5X8C, 6Y7W, 7Q7VW, 8Q7BM, 9H3TX, 9K2AP, 9K2NO, 9K53NLD, 9L0W, 9M4SLL, 9M6DXX, 9M6XRO/P, 9Q6AL, 9U4U, A65BR, CO5FB, CP4BT, DJ60DXMB, DJ90IARU, DM750FOR, DP5A, DQ25GRENZE, E51AIU, E6AY, EA6/G4MKP, EA8/DD5ZZ, EA8/DJ9BN, EF0JC, EP6T, FO/KH0PR, FM/RC0F, HB0/DJ6OI/P, HB0/DK3RED/P, HB0/DL3TU, HB0/DL5YL, HB0/RC5A, HD8A, HC2AO, HI2DX, HI8/UA4LGS, HR2J, J6/DL7VOG, J8/LY2IJ, J87GU, JD1BHA, JG8NQJ/JD1, KH8/DL6JGN, KL7YK, LX1GG, LX1IQ, LX1RFJ, OH/R3CW, OH0/OH2DZ, OY1OF, OY3AA, P33W, PJ4NX, PJ4S, PJ4V, PY1SX, R0000O, RC0F, RI1ANR, RI0K/P, RJ3AA, RK110RAEM, RM5Z, RP67RW, RT2D, R700SR, S79ACR, SU9AF, T48LT, TA3SA, TN2T, TO5K, TX5RV, V31ME, V5/DH3WO, V5/DJ2HD, V63PR, VK8NSB, VP2MMN, VQ975FOC, XP1A, XW8XZ, DL3KZA/YB8HI YE30P and ZL1WY/ZL7 SX9, CRETE. Operators Mirek/SP9ONC, Mirek/SP9JKB, Martin/SQ9AC, Darek/ SP9ETE, Tomasz/SP9NLT, John/SV9IOQ and Joh/SV9AHZ, members of the Club- station Radioklub Beskidzki (SP9KAT) and Klub Kr?tkofalowc?w w Kozach (SP9KOZ), together with other operators from Greece, will be active as SX9PL from Crete Island (EU-015) between April 18-24th. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL via SP9KAT, direct or by the Bureau. T8, PALAU. Akira, JH0CKF/DU1CKF/AF1Y, is once again active as T88MZ from the VIP Guest Hotel (Free Radio Room) on Koror Island (OC-009) until April 10th. He is there on business so activity will be limited to his spare time on the HF bands. QSL via DU1CKF, direct or by the Bureau, eQSL or LoTW. For more details about the VIP Guest Hotel (Free Radio Room), see: http://www.palau-radio.com/index.php?page=rr2014 V6, MICRONESIA (Update). Operators Keith/GM4YXI (GM5X) and Chris/GM3WOJ (GM2V) continue to be active as V6Z from Blue Lagoon Resort on Chuuk Island (OC-011) until April 9th. However, their QSL Manager N3SL (not N2SL as mentioned in OPDX.1202) reports the following: "Chatted with Keith (04z Saturday). They are doing well, but the weather continues to be a major issue, with constant rain and lightning since the passing of the cyclone. They're approaching 11,000 QSOs, but very few on the low bands with all the QRN. They'll continue to alternate 160 and 80, staying on whichever band from their sunset to sunrise. And they've not had Inter- net service since the very first upload to ClubLog and LoTW. Travel plans remain unchanged, meaning QRT on April 9th. QSLs will be printed after their return. ClubLog OQRS will be active later this year - probably in the September/October time frame." For more info and updates, see: http://www.v6z2015.com VISALIA IDXC NEWS. Rich, KY6R, will give his presentation: "Using Social Media in DXing and DXpeditioning" -- "At the Visalia International DX Convention (IDXC) at 1530z on Friday, April 17th. Bob, KK6EK, and Rich, KY6R, will man a table in the hallway leading to all conference rooms for the entire weekend. Look for our very distinctive banner with logo - we will make several very exciting announcements from Visalia 2015 - please stay tuned!" VK0EK HEARD ISLAND NEWS. Rich, KY6R, reports: "It is with considerable pleasure that we announce the award of a $50,000 grant from the Northern California DX Foundation. For years the NCDXF has enabled major DXpeditions by ensuring that the extraordinary costs, particularly transportation, can be met. NCDXF support probably represents the most accurate indicator of eventual project success, and we are very grateful for the implied endorse- ment. The grant is contingent on completing the contract with the vessel, but this is considered a relatively straightforward process, probably complete by mid-April. With that, the expedition has obtained its major components (team, transportation, finances), so preparations of facilities, equipment, and logistics will move forward." VK9X, CHRISTMAS ISLAND. Nobuaki, JA0JHQ will be active as JA0JHQ/VK9X from Captain Cook Lookout Resort, Christmas Island (OC-002) between May 7-10th. Activity will be on 40-6 meters using CW and SSB. His general operating schedule will be (local time): Morning - 30/12/10 meters; Noon - 6 meters; Afternoon 17/15 meters; Evening - 40/30 meters and Midnight - 20 meters. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. For details and updates, see: http://pandasan.jimdo.com V8, BRUNEI (Also 9M6). Hans, DF5UG, who was recently active from West Malaysia as 9M2QQ, will once again be active as V85QQ from Brunei and from East Malaysia as 9M6QQ during May and June for about three weeks (no specific dates were mentioned). Activity will be on the HF bands. QSL via his home callsign. W8, UNITED STATES (Special Event). Members of the Parma Radio Club of Ohio will celebrate its 3rd annual "Earth Day" this April 25th with special event station W8PRC. Activity will be on SSB within 20 kHz of 7195 and 14245 kHz from historic Stearns Farm in the heart of the city. Their operation will be entirely on solar power in recognition of Earth Day. A beautiful QSL card will be available. For more information, see: http://www.parmaradioclub.webs.com YB200, INDONESIA. Look for special event station YB200T to be active between April 5-11th, by operators Burkhard/DL3KZA, Adi/YB9GV and Kardi/YB9KA. The activity is to promote tourism to Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, particularly to the island of Sumbawa (OC-150), and the local authorities have launched a year long program to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Mt. Tambora eruption [the world's most dangerous volcano]. The program will culminate on April 11th. For more details, see: http://qrz.com/db/yb200t QSL via W2FB (International). A special QSL route for YB stations is available (see QRZ.com). YJ, VANUATU (Postponed). Masa, JA0RQV, reports [edited]: "My planned activity from Vanuatu as YJ0MT (originally planned between April 21st and May 5th) will be postponed due serious devastation by tropical cyclone PAM that hit Vanuatu archipelago on March 13-14th. Since my business should support restoration activities there, I had to postpone my oper- ations from YJ for the moment. Activation of YJ0MT seems to be possible in late June or July 2015, and I will announce it here (QRZ.com) once it is determined. All the best and 73s, Masa JA0RQV" Z2, ZIMBABWE. Herbert, 7Z1HB, is once again active as Z21LS from Zimbabwe until April 15th. He prefers 20 meters SSB, but basically he will be on the HF bands (not on low bands). QSL via DE1ZHB, by the DARC Bureau or direct. ZL7, CHATHAM ISLANDS. Operators John/ZL1BYZ, David/ZL1DK and John/ZL1ALZ should be active as ZL7E from Kaingaroa, Chatham Island (OC-038), by the time you read this until April 15th. Activity will be on with two stations, 40-10 meters and using CW, SSB and RTTY. Internet access permitting logs will be uploaded to ClubLog daily, and LoTW after initial log checking on their return to Auckland. The preferred QSL route is via ClubLog's OQRS for both direct and Bureau requests. Direct QSLs are via ZL1ALZ: John Balsillie, 48 Fraser Road, Pokeno 2471, New Zealand. Log inquiries go to John, ZL1ALZ at: gibit at xtra.co.nz Log search: https://secure.clublog.org/charts/?c=ZL7E -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- TO BE ADDED TO THE OPDX MAILING LIST -- Click or send requests to: Help: Subscribe: Unsubscribe: OPDX WORLD-WIDE WEB HOME PAGE (provided by John, K8YSE): http://www.papays.com/opdx.html ALSO VISIT THE NORTHERN OHIO DX ASSOCIATION'S WEB PAGES AT: http://www.nodxa.org/ http://www.facebook.com/NorthernOhioDxAssociation -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- * All excerpts and distribution of "The OPDX Bulletin" are granted as long as KB8NW/OPDX/BARF80 receives credit. ** To contribute DX info, please send via InterNet Mail to: OR OR Information can now be faxed to the following phone line at: 1-419-828-7791 (F A X only!) /EXIT -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW - E-mail addresses: Editor of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin (OPDX - DXer's Tool of Excellence) President of the "Northern Ohio DX Association" (NODXA) DX Chairman for the "Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society ARRL Assistant Director of the Great Lakes Division Sysop of the "Basic Amateur Radio Frequency BBS" (BARF80.ORG) From kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org Sun Apr 12 10:10:00 2015 From: kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org (Tedd Mirgliotta (KB8NW)) Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 10:10:00 -0400 Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1210 Message-ID: <227513.2995.bm@smtp113.sbc.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> SB DX @ WW < KB8NW $OPDX.1210 Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1210 The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster DX Bulletin No. 1210 BID: $OPDX.1210 April 13, 2015 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio) Prepared and Written in Strongsville, OH, and Murfreesboro, TN Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet Clusters Network, K1XN & GoList, NJ1Q & W1AW, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily DX, N4AA & QRZ DX, W4DN, W4VQ, W7GJ, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m News, DL7UXG & The DX News Letter, DL1SBF, DxCoffee.com, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, ES1CW, F5NQL, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, GW1FKY, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2MQP & DX Italia News, LZ1ZF, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, RSGB IOTA Web Site, Sixitalia Weekly, TA5FA, VA3RJ & ICPO, the VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) and YF1AR for the following DX information. DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 5th/April, through Sunday, 12th/April there were 233 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 3X, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4U1I, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C5, C6, C9, CE, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, DL, DU, E4, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FR, FS, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5, J6, J7, J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KH0, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OJ0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PJ5, PJ7, PY, PY0T, PZ, S0, S2, S5, SM, SP, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T30, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TR, TT, TU, TY, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9N, VP2E, VP5, VP8, VP8/g, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XW, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, Z8, ZA, ZB, ZD7, ZD8, ZD9, ZF, ZL, ZL7, ZP, ZS * PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations or more likely a "BUSTED CALLSIGN". As always, you never know - "Work First Worry Later". 3B8, MAURITIUS. Mart, DL6UAA, is once again active as 3B8MM on Mauritius Island (AF-049) until April 19th. Activity has been on 40-6 meters including 30/17/12m using mainly CW with some RTTY. QSL via DL6UAA, direct or by the Bureau. Visit his Web page at: http://www.dl6uaa.com 3B8 & 3B9, MAURITIUS AND RODRIGUEZ ISLANDS. Jos?, EA5IDQ, will be active as 3B8/EA5IDQ from Mauritius (AF-049) between May 10-18th, and 3B9/EA5IDQ from Rodriguez Island (AF-017) between May 19-23rd. Activity from both Islands will be on 40-10 meters using SSB and RTTY. QSLs via EA5IDQ, direct or by the Bureau. Also, QSL via ClubLog's OQRS. For more details and updates, see: http://www.dxpedition.eu 3D2, FIJI. Mark, ZL3AB, will be active as 3D2XT from Malolo Lailai Island (OC-121) between April 12-17th. Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via his home callsign or LoTW. 3D2, FIJI. Aki, JA1NLX, will once again be active as 3D2YA, but from Yangeta Island (OC-156) in the Yasawa IOTA Group, between September 23-28th. Activity will be on 40-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY, with a KX3/KXPA100 (100w) into a Bravo-5 Vertical antenna. QSL via JA1NLX, direct or via the OQRS. DO NOT SEND VIA THE BUREAU. NO IRC. For more details, see: http://ja1nlx-aki.blogspot.jp/search/label/3D2YA_2015 Log will be uploaded daily to ClubLog if he has a good InterNet connection. Log will be uploaded to LoTW after his return home. 5W, SAMOA (Reminder). Just a few more days to work the four members of the Yamato Amateur Radio Club who are on holiday from Samoa (OC-097) until April 15th. Operators are Sasi/JA1KJW (5W0KJ), Mat/JA1JQY (5W0JY), Kuni/JA8VE (5W0VE) and Kaoru/JA3MCA (5W0MA). Activity is on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Their equipment consists of an Elecraft K2, K3x3, Ameritron ALM-500M for SSB operator Kuni, Spider Beam, HEX antenna and DP. QSL via each operator's home callsign, SASE or by the Bureau. 7P, LESOTHO. Gert, ZS6AYU, will once again be active as 7P8GF from Katse Dam (KG40fp) between April 14-17th. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters, CW only and using just 100 watts into a vertical. He will also be active on 6 meters (50.097 MHz) between 1500z and 1700z, calling CQ from time to time just in case there is a TEP opening. QSL via ZS6AYU (see QRZ.com). DXCC NEWS. Sharon Taratula, Administrative Manager, reports that the following operation is approved for DXCC credit: 3XY5M - Guinea (Current Operation) ** PLEASE NOTE: Michael, PA5M (3XY5M), will be out of Guinea for a short break in PA-land between April 8-15th. So, if you work 3XY5M in that period, it is a PIRATE. Michael suggests, "Always check ClubLog in case you have doubts." QSL cards will only be handled by Dennis, PA7FM. Read details on QRZ.com. A6, U.A.E. Mark, M0DXR, will be active as A6/M0DXR from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, between April 14-15th. Activity will be on CW. QSL via his home callsign. DX0, SPRATLY ISLANDS (Reminder). Just a reminder that the DX0P DXpedition to Pagasa Island (AS-051) will take place this week between April 14-20th. Activity is planned for 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and JT-65. QSL via WA6LOS. Log will be available on ClubLog. They have a FaceBook page at: https://www.facebook.com/DX0P2015 The DX0P Web page is now active at: http://dx0p.org E5, NORTH COOK ISLANDS. Operators Rob/N7QT and YL Melanie/N7BX will be be active from North Cook Islands during October/November. Specific dates and callsigns were not announced yet. They will operate from Manihiki for 2 or 4 weeks. Duration will depend on scheduling issues. Activity will be on 80-10 meters (possibly 160m) using Cw, SSB and RTTY, with a K3/KPA500 and a CrankIR vertical on the beach. QSL available using LoTW, direct with SASE(IRC or 2 USDs for international), or by the Bureau. EK, ARMENIA. Operators Bernd/DL7UCX and Frank/DK7AO reportedly have received permission to operate as EK/DL7UCX and EK/DK7AO between April 23rd and May 4th. Activity will be on 160-10 meters (no 6m permitted) using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via their home callsigns. FP, ST. PIERRE/MIQUELON (CANCELLED). Rob, N7QT, has announced that he has cancelled his FP/N7QT July 20-29th, to Saint Pierre/Miquelon. He states, "We were unable to find reasonable 'ham radio' accommodations on the island and therefore had to cancel this trip." FS, ST. MARTIN. Operators Paul/K9NU, John/W9ILY, Guy/VE2BWL and John/K9EL will operate the CQWW DX SSB Contest (in October) from Saint Martin. Details and contest callsign will be announced later. IOTA NEWS.............. AS-073. Operators Rizal/9M2RDX, Ahmad/9W2AEV, Hanif/9W2FLD, Rosli/ 9M2RHQ, Han/9W2SBD, Ishak/9M2MCB, Mohamad/9W2MCK, Ahmad/9W2VVN, Faizol/9W2ZKZ and Rizal/KC3DQS will be active as 9M4TI from Redang Island between April 23-26th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and BPSK. QSL via 9M2RDX, direct only. EU-124. Members of Barry Amateur Radio Society (BARS) in South Wales, UK, will be operating as GB4MBC from the historical Flatholm Island, between April 24-27th. The GB4MBC operations on April 25th is to celebrate Marconi's birthday. Also, the team will operate using their own personal callsigns on the other days. Activity will be mainly on the HF bands, but will also operate on satellite using limited portable equipment during their stay. QSL via MW0DHF. EU-160/ In an eight day journey (about 1700m) throughout the Barents Sea, EU-188. members of Russian Robinson Club (RRC) plan to activate some very remote and hard to access IOTA during the second half of July (approx. dates July 18th and August 6th). Islands mentioned are Korga Island (callsign RI1PK) [EU-160, RR-03-04) or possibly Chaichij Island (callsign RI1PC) [EU-160, RR-03-24] and Timanets Island (callsign RI1PT) [EU-188 , RR-03-27(new one), RLHA: RLE-133 (new one), WLOTA: LH-0191 (new one)]. Operators mentioned are Vasily/R7AA (Team Leader), Vasily/RA1ZZ, Alexander/RA3AV, Aleksej/RA1QY and Sergey/R1OO. QSL via R7AA direct (SASE). Also, QSL via ClubLog's OQRS (DIRECT or Bureau). For more details and updates, see: http://www.ri1pc.org NA-248. (New IOTA) Cezar, VE3LYC, is planning to activate Melville Island sometime between the period August 3-10th (Exact dates TBA). Landing permission and logistics have been granted. Full details will be announced soon on a Web page. OC-262. Operators Hafni/YB5FN, Vector/YB5BOY (Team Leader), Surya/YB5EHQ (Co-Leader), Denny/YC5KIK (QSL Manager), Yhonny/YB5LX, Mardiyan/ YC5MB, Syahril/YC5DSM, YL Dahnial/YC5KJY, Nana/YC5EGN, Zulherman/ YC5JYY, Uncu/YD5DFR, Zainal/YD5KCI and Robby/YD4IRS will be active as YB5M from Pasumpahan Island between May 14-17th. Activity will be on 40/20/17/15/10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Visit their Web site at: http://yb5m.com SA-024. Operators Marcelo Pera/PY2AE, Murilo/PY2DS, Jo?o Carlos/PU2KKE, Willian/PU2XIZ and Fl?vio/PU2KFL will be active as PW2C from Cambri? Island (DIB SP-15) between May 1-3rd. The island of Cambri? will be activated for the first time; it belongs to S?o Paulo State West Group and will be a new DIB to Brazil, SP-15. Cambri? is a tiny island in south of S?o Paulo state without any kind of infrastructure, and there is no energy power or portable water. The landing is done on the rocks and the weather and sea conditions usually are not good. Activity will be on 80/40/20/15/10/2 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via PY2DS, direct or by the Bureau. SA-028. (Update) By the time you read this, operators Leo/PU2LGU, Paulo/PU2WZR and Agostinho/PY2DMC will be finishing their "DXpedition Solidary of Easter" (Solidary Sailor Project) from Vitoria Island as ZV2VS, between April 11-12th. The main objective of this operation is to deliver food dona- tions for 20 poor families in a remote village. They cele- brated the Easter holiday with chocolate eggs for the children. Amateurs radio and personal friends have contributed to this action. Also, the CDR Group made a large donation for this event. QSL via PU2WZR only direct. See QRZ.com and for more details. J5, GUINEA-BISSAU. Look for J52HF to be on the air again as of April 11th through April 30th. Operator Livio, IZ3BUR, will be on the air during his spare time, mainly on 20/15/10/6 meters using SSB and PSK31. The log will be uploaded to ClubLog, with OQRS, when he returns to Italy. For info about QSO/QSL, send an E-mail to: veronadxteam at gmail.com See QRZ.com for more details. J8, ST. VINCENT (Reminder). Brian, GW4DVB, will be active as J88PI from Palm Island (aka Prune Island, WW Loc. FK92HO, IOTA NA-025), in the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Island group, between April 13-22nd. Activity will be on 40/20/17/15/10/6 meters SSB only using an Elecraft KX3 and KXPA100 Power Amp (100w) into a 10m vertical antenna and a M0CVO HW-40HP off center fed dipole. QSL via GW4DVB, by the Bureau or direct to: PO Box 20:20, Llanharan, Pontyclun, Wales - UK CF72 9ZA. For more details and updates, check: http://www.g4dvb.co.uk ADDED NOTE: Palm Island is an exclusive, private-island resort. This idyllic tropical hideaway is situated near the southern tip of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, an idyllic archipelago of 32 tropical islands and cays known for its stunning natural beauty, clear, warm waters and turtles. MJ, JERSEY (Also GU). Operators Eddy/ON6EF, Jan/ON6VJ and Bruno/ON1CH, members of the OSA, will be active as MJ/homecall from Jersey Island (EU-013) between May 14-18th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using SSB with a TS-2000 into FD-4 and dipole antennas. QSL via their home callsigns. Eddy, ON6EF, will also activate Sark Island (EU-114), in the Guernsey Island group for 1 day signing MU/ON6EF with a TS-50S and FD3 dipole, external car battery and 100w. PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (April 13-19th).... Apr/13th DIS Apr/16th LN Apr/18th LN Apr/14th DIS Apr/17th HN Apr/19th LN Apr/15th LN SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE ====================================================== NORMALITY GEOMAG K Values Alpha ----------------- ------ -------- ------ AN - Above Normal Quiet K=0-1 0-7 HN - High Normal Unsettled K=2 8-15 LN - Low Normal Active K=3 16-29 BN - Below Normal Minor Storm K=4 30-49 DIS - Disturbed Major Storm K=5 50-99 VRY DIS - Very Disturbed Severe Storm K=6-9 100-400 REALTIME BAND CONDITIONS WEB SITE : The purpose of this experimental Web site is to provide 24-7-365 actual (REALTIME) band condition information to CW QRPp, QRPe and CW/SSB for Contesters interested in increasing their scores. It can also be of benefit to other Radio Amateurs to determine band conditions for Nets and casual QSO's. This information is NOT based on any software pre- dictions or any kind of satellite based readings. It is based on a new Ionospheric sounding method called "HF Ionospheric Interferometry" which operates very similarly to the PolSAR system used by NASA. QSL INFO AND NEWS..................... QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (Will return April 19th) KP4MS (SK) LOGS. Dave, W4DN, reports that his brother's KP4MS (SK) log was uploaded to LoTW. Thanks to Norm, W3IZ, at ARRL HQ's for his help. PQ0T LOG ONLINE. A log search for PQ0T is now available at: https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/PQ0T U.S. POSTAL RATES (Going Up!). Beginning April 26th, there will be some new postal rates. Here is a quick summary: Forever Stamps -- Will remain the same at 49 cents Global Forever Stamps -- Going Up! $1.15 to $1.20 Postcards -- Going Up! 32 cents to 33 cents Additional Ounces -- Going Up! 21 cents to 22 cents The complete breakdown of the new rates can be seen at: http://blog.stamps.com/2015/03/04/usps-announces-postage-rate-increase-starts-april-26-2015/ ZL7AAA QSL STATUS. Sandro, VE7NY, reports: "All QSL requested direct or ClubLog OQRS were sent out, please if you have not received QSL card let me know directly by E-mail . Do not wait a year, I have no control over the Canada Post or to your country mail." QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 6W/MM0NDX, 9M6XRO, C4SV, DF5TR, DK8PX, DL2AKA, DS4AOW, EA7AFM, JH1EIG, K1N, LA4OGA, TA0/DJ4EL, US8UA, V6Z and VE1VOX QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 9Q0HQ, C5DX, FO4BM/P, FT4TA, PY0F/PP1CZ, T32RL, TI5/N3KS, ZK3E and ZK3Q QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 9U4U, E20AJ, EA6/G4MKP, EA8/DK5AN, FO/KH0PR, PJ4NX, RN1CR/0, RT0Q, TF1JI, TF3DX/M, TF3IG, TF3JX, TF3RF, TF5BY, TF6JZ, TF8VET, TO5K, TX5RV, UA2FZ, V5/DH3WO and ZD8D TC100, TURKEY (The Goncasuyu Project). About the Project [edited] -- The historical legendary wireless station Goncasuyu played a significant role at the ?anakkale Sea Warfare, followed the radio telegraph messages of enemy naval forces and informed the Turkish bastions. After 100 years, Goncasuyu has been re-engaged by TRAC (Amateur Radio Society of Turkey) to share our peace messages with the world. Goncasuyu salutes the world with the HAM lingo ?73!? meaning ?Best regards!? The project has been planned by TRAC in the memory of Mehmetcik (a poetic term for Turkish soldier) and his epic battle. The story of Goncasuyu will be shared with the visitors at the field and with the radio amateurs of the world on the air. The following nine amateur radio callsigns will be used among the Project at the operation dates between March 14th and April 26th, and August 6-10th: TC100GS, TC100GP, TC100KT, TC10VKZL, TC100A, TC100E, TC100TC, TC100B, TC100K and TC100GLB. Ten locations are planned for operations. Five stations at the Gallipoli Peninsula are: Goncasuyu (Rumeli Bastion), Kilitbahir, Abide (Monument), Koca?imentepe and Anzac Bay. The other five stations at the ?anakkale (Anatolia side) are Canakkale University 18 March University area (fortress in the land war), Esenler District, Lapseki, ?ardak and Canakkale Downtown). TRAC Branches and radio amateurs from Australia and New Zealand have been invited to the field studies. HAM related visitors will be hosted by TRAC and operations will be organized and performed with the participants. You may follow this web site for further information, news and announcements. All information and calender are at: http://www.goncasuyu.org/?lang=en No War No Dead, Peace at Home, Peace in the World: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_at_Home,_Peace_in_the_World 73, Mehmet, TA5FA V6, MICRONESIA. Lance, W7GJ, will be active as V6M from Falalop Island, Ulithi Atoll (OC-078), between August 26th and September 3rd. Activity is to celebrate his 50th anniversary of VHF DXing and will be focused on 6 meters EME. QSL DIRECT ONLY to W7GJ. Complete details about his operation, can be found on: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/Micronesia2015.htm YE60, INDONESIA (Special Event). Look for special event station YE60AA to be active starting from 0000z April 18th, until 2359z April 19th. Activity is to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Asian-African Conference, by member(s) of the ORARI in the city of Bandung, Province of West Java. Operation has permission to be on all bands using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via YB1LZ, PO Box 1090 Bandung 40010 Indonesia. Log will be uploaded to QRZ.com, HRDLog, Clublog and LoTW. QSL cards received via the Bureau, will be replied via the Bureau. They will accept OQRS by Paypal (account ye60aa at yahoo.com on behalf ASIAN AFRICAN CONFERENCE AWARD). For more details, see: http://www.qrz.com/db/ye60aa YN, NICARAGUA. Dave, WJ2O, will be active as YN/WJ2O from the home of Octavio, YN2N, in Granada between April 22-30th. Activity will be focused on 6 meters, Top Band and the 30/17/12 meter bands using CW. No LoTW. QSL via N2ZN for a full color QSL. ZD8, ASCENSION ISLAND (Reminder). Steve, G3ZVW, is once again active as ZD8N from Georgetown until April 21st. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB, the Digital modes using 100 watts and wire antennas. This will be a work trip, so activity will be evenings, weekends and early mornings. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau or direct. ZF2, CAYMAN ISLANDS. Operators Pete/N8PR and Bill/NZ5N will be active as ZF2EM from the Cayman Islands between May 20-25th. Main activity will be focused on 2 meter EME, but with some HF SSB and maybe JT65HF. They will also have 2m/440 and an Elk antenna for some possible FM satellite QSOs if the passes are at times when the moon is not up. QSL via N8PR. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- TO BE ADDED TO THE OPDX MAILING LIST -- Click or send requests to: Help: Subscribe: Unsubscribe: OPDX WORLD-WIDE WEB HOME PAGE (provided by John, K8YSE): http://www.papays.com/opdx.html ALSO VISIT THE NORTHERN OHIO DX ASSOCIATION'S WEB PAGES AT: http://www.nodxa.org/ http://www.facebook.com/NorthernOhioDxAssociation -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- * All excerpts and distribution of "The OPDX Bulletin" are granted as long as KB8NW/OPDX/BARF80 receives credit. ** To contribute DX info, please send via InterNet Mail to: OR OR Information can now be faxed to the following phone line at: 1-419-828-7791 (F A X only!) /EXIT -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW - E-mail addresses: Editor of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin (OPDX - DXer's Tool of Excellence) President of the "Northern Ohio DX Association" (NODXA) DX Chairman for the "Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society ARRL Assistant Director of the Great Lakes Division Sysop of the "Basic Amateur Radio Frequency BBS" (BARF80.ORG) From tom.sp5uaf at gmail.com Tue Apr 14 10:18:38 2015 From: tom.sp5uaf at gmail.com (tom.sp5uaf at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:18:38 +0200 Subject: [DX] SP5IXI/VK6DXI aka 9V1XE, 9M8DX, Z21DXI etc. - Silent Key Message-ID: <1606124462.20150414161838@gmail.com> Dear Friends It's very hard for me to inform that my friend Mirek SP5IXI passed away in the result of heart attack. Mirek was the owner of many callsigns: SP5IXI, VK6DXI, 7X0DX, 9V1XE, 9M8DX, 9N1DX, FK/VK6DXI, TF/SP5IXI, Z21DXI to mention some of his activities. He travelled the world because of his numerous business trips and he always tried to be active on bands from countries he visited. He was also a member of big DXpeditions, to mention FT5XO or ZL8R. Mirek loved our hobby, he had a lot of passion and enthusiasm and he was a real friend. He was a very good HAM and a very, very good man. Two days ago I was talking to Mirek. He had just returned home in Perth after spending a few weeks in Singapore (with the activity as 9V1XE of course). We had plans to prepare new QSL cards, to upload all logs to LoTW etc. Plans... May he rest in peace.... Tom SP5UAF From cu3ftcarlos at gmail.com Tue Apr 14 11:22:23 2015 From: cu3ftcarlos at gmail.com (Carlos Poinho) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:22:23 +0000 Subject: [DX] fortress activation of Saint Catherine (f-121 ref) terceira island - azores Message-ID: <552D30AF.6010204@gmail.com> hello The Amateur Radio Association of Praia da Vitoria ( CQ1AR ) want to do the following activity : activation of Santa Catarina fortress ( F - 121 reference ) ARPV by the April 25, 2015 . Indicative using : C Q 1 R IOTA - EU175 - Terceira Island DIP - A- 003 - Terceira Island QSL info : Direct only www.QRZ.com List of Amateur Radio that should be operating : CU3AU / CU3FB / CU3BR / CR8ABT / CU3FT / CU3AAS Bands and Modes 80/40/20 meters - SSB ( may possibly be activated in 6 meters and CW) 73 's Carlos Poinho ( CU3FT ) From kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org Sun Apr 19 12:45:00 2015 From: kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org (Tedd Mirgliotta (KB8NW)) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 12:45:00 -0400 Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1211 Message-ID: <621345.50927.bm@smtp117.sbc.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> SB DX @ WW < KB8NW $OPDX.1211 Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1211 The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster DX Bulletin No. 1211 BID: $OPDX.1211 April 20, 2015 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio) Prepared and Written in Murfreesboro, TN Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet Clusters Network, K1XN & GoList, NJ1Q & W1AW, NG3K & ADXO, NN1N, W2GB, W3UR & The Daily DX, WK3N, N4AA & QRZ DX, W4DN, N6PSE, K8GG, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m News, K9MM, W9ILY, W0GJ, CU3FT, CX3AL, DL7UXG & The DX News Letter, DL1SBF, DxCoffee.com, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, ES1CW, F5NQL, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2MQP & DX Italia News, Mediterraneo Dx Club, OZ1ADL, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, PA1BR, PS7AB, RSGB IOTA Web Site, Sixitalia Weekly, SP5UAF, VA3RJ & ICPO, and the VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) for the following DX information. DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 12th/April, through Sunday, 19th/April there were 227 countries active. Countries available: 1S, 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 3X, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4U1U, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7P, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C2, C3, C5, C6, CE, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, CY0, D2, DL, DU, E4, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EP, ER, ES, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FR, FS, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5, J6, J7, J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KH0, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OJ0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PJ7, PY, PZ, S0, S2, S5, S7, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9, T2, T5, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TN, TR, TT, TY, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2E, VP5, VP8, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, Z8, ZA, ZB, ZD7, ZD8, ZF, ZL, ZL7, ZP, ZS * PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations or more likely a "BUSTED CALLSIGN". As always, you never know - "Work First Worry Later". 3A, MONACO. Operators Emanuele/IU2CIQ, Lorenzo/IZ1UJE and Andrea/IZ1ZHG will be active as 3A/IU2CIQ between June 5-7th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using mainly SSB, but some CW and RTTY. QSL 3A/IU2CIQ via IU2CIQ by the Bureau, IZ1UJE direct or LoTW. 5U, NIGER. Chris, F4WBN/TL0A, will once again be active as 5U5U from Niger between May 30th and June 16th. Activity will be holiday style on 40-6 meters using SSB and some RTTY. QSL via his home callsign direct. 9H, MALTA. Goran, S55OO, will be active as 9H3OO (a re-issued callsign) from Malta (EU-023) between April 24th and May 2nd. Look for his location and some photos to be posted on QRZ.com. Activity will be on 40-6 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via his home callsign, direct, by the Bureau, LoTW and eQSL. CQ1, AZORES. Members of the Amateur Radio Association of Praia da Vitoria [ARPV] (CQ1AR) plan to activate the Santa Catarina Fortress (F - 121) on Terceira Island (EU-175, DIP-A-003) on April 25th, using the callsign CQ1R. Activity will be on 80/40/20 meters SSB (possibly 6 meters and CW). QSL direct only to address on QRZ.com. Operators mentioned are Francisco/ CU3AU, Francisco/CU3FB, Ivo/CU3BR, Ricardo/CR8ABH, Carlos/CU3FT and Sergio/CU3AAS. CX90, URUGUAY (Special Event). Members of the Radio Club Uruguayo will be on the air with the special event callsign CX90IARU between now and April 30th. Various stations will operate on all modes and bands including EME celebrating ?90th anniversary of the IARU. EME transmission will be announced on . ?QSL only via W3HNK. DXCC NEWS. DXAC Staff Liaison, Dave Patton, NN1N, reports that the following operation is approved for DXCC credit: 3XY5M - Guinea; 2015 Operation ** E30FB - Eritrea; 2015 Operation C21EU - Nauru; 2015 Operation ** PLEASE NOTE (Reminder): Michael, PA5M (3XY5M), will be out of Guinea for a short break in PA-land between April 8-15th. So, if you work 3XY5M in that period, it is a PIRATE. Michael suggests, "Always check ClubLog in case you have doubts." QSL cards will only be handled by Dennis, PA7FM. Read details on QRZ.com. DX0, SPRATLY ISLANDS (Update). After a 3 day delay, the DX0P DXpedition to Pagasa Island (AS-051) finally hit the airwaves on Friday. Operation was expected to last until April 20th, but who knows with the delay. Watch for updates on the below URLs. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and JT-65. QSL via WA6LOS. Log will be available on ClubLog. They have a FaceBook page at: https://www.facebook.com/DX0P2015 The DX0P Web page is now active at: http://dx0p.org FR/J, JUAN DE NOVA (Press Release - 7th Most Wanted DXCC Entity). [Edited] Juan de Nova in 2016! -- We are about to turn the page on FT4TA. We still have a number of presentations to make to share this experience with as many people as possible. Logistics-wise, the equipment in our 3 crates is on its way. Upon delivery, we will clean, check and repackage everything. The various debriefings with TAAF services have all been extremely positive. Our work has been appreciated in all areas and by all our interlocutors: schools, philatelic enthusiasts, and of course our primary objective: ham operators. Specific attention has been paid to present and explain our activity with the authorities, journalists and the general public. All these efforts on the side of the expedition were positively received and are obviously carriers for future activities. The goals we set were achieved. The 71,000 contacts made it possible to pull Tromelin out of the Top 10 most wanted countries. In line with what we had announced, significant efforts were made to allow the radio amateurs of the most remote areas to work us. Building on these positive results, we initiated a new project that has received the approval of the TAAF. We appreciate all the more the new token of confidence that 2015 is a very important year for all their services because of the celebrations for their 60th anniversary. We are proud and happy to announce that our team was allowed to go on the island of Juan de Nova in March 2016. The islands of Juan de Nova and Europa are one DXCC entity. Like other Scattered Islands, they have been on the air in the past mainly by the weather forecast staff as part of their professional duties. Since the automation of weather stations and the gradual disappearance of amateur radio in the military stationed on the Scattered Islands, no activity was carried out. The last DXpedition from this DXCC entity goes back to 2003, the year a military team made 34,000 contacts using the callsigns TO4E / TO4WW from Europa. As for Juan de Nova, one must go back to the 80s for the last true dx-pedition. Demand is very important, regardless of the band or mode. Access to these islands is extremely limited and subject to prior approval of the TAAF. These territories are sensitive and protected areas. After a positive experience on Tromelin, the administration has renewed their confidence for us to lead this project. Protective mea- sures of the fauna and flora introduced on Tromelin will be continued so that our radio activity and protected animal species can live together harmoniously. The Project -- The exact conditions and dates still need to be tweaked, but the main lines are already defined and validated. After taking into account all the constraints and imperatives, a team of 10 people has been allowed for a period of 15 days. Our experience on Tromelin allows us to see the things that we clearly can reproduce and areas for improvement, taking into account the specific characteristics of the site and the restrictions imposed. We will need to consider the environmental impact of our activity and ensure strict compliance of instructions. Again, we will make every effort to allow a maximum of radio amateurs around the world to establish contact with Juan de Nova. Special attention will be given to the most difficult areas and to the low bands, especially underutilized in previous DXpeditions. Like on Tromelin, we know that success can only be achieved by a small group with a very strong cohesion and shared past experiences. This group is already made. You'll find out soon on our website and the names/callsigns will be very familiar to you. Budget/Sponsoring -- During the period going from late 2015 to early 2016, many projects for some Top 10 DXCC countries have been announced. Let?s hope that all will be completed. This means that overall more funding will be needed in a short period of time. The budget for this work is relatively large and greater than the one needed for FT4TA. Although some aspects are facilitated by the ability to dock with a boat, other constraints make things more complicated and therefore more expensive. Initial projections give an estimated budget of $ 130,000 from Mayotte. Despite our optimization efforts, some items of expenditure are incompressible. To carry out this project, we ask the entire community to renew their confidence by giving us their support, mainly financial. Many clubs, foundations and associations were with us in 2014 to achieve FT4TA. We hope that these generous sponsors can renew their efforts with this new expedition. "Juan de Nova 2016" is officially launched and now depends on the support of all. You can trust us to carry out this operation with all the seriousness and the necessary rigor. How to Help? -- Our website was just launched. Over the next 12 months, you will discover more about the ops, the preparation & our destination. You can also follow us on various social networks such as Twitter (@JuandeNovaDX ) and Facebook. A page dedicated to Foundations / Clubs / Associations will be available. We will post the logos of our sponsors with links to their websites. To allow all DXers ??and supporters to join the project, we also im- plemented a "Donation" button on our website. Donations of at least ?25 will automatically get your QSL card direct. We are at your disposal for further information. 73, Seb, F5UFX, Team Leader for Juan de Nova 2016 IOTA NEWS.............. EU-031. Operators Raul/IC8ATA, Felice/IC8BMP, Paolo/IC8DAK, Enzo/IC8FGU, and Giannino/IC8FQU (all MDXC members), will be active as IQ8MD/P from Vivara Island (MIA NA-005, IIA C-005, IFF-331) on April 19th. QSL Manager for this activity is Raul/IC8ATA, direct or by the Bureau. The team will have 2 stations on the air on 40-10 meters. EU-032. Jean-Paul, F5BZK,and others will once again be active as TM1IO on Oleron Island (DIFM AT-025) from the Chassiron Lighthouse (ARLHS FRA-234, WLOTA 1369) between April 18-19th. QSL via F5BZK, direct or by the Bureau. Look for future operations in June, July and August. Visit his Web page at: http://www.f5bzk.fr EU-124. (Cancelled) Members of Barry Amateur Radio Society (BARS) in South Wales, UK, who were expected to operate as GB4MBC from the historical Flatholm Island, between April 24-27th, to celebrate Marconi's birthday, had to cancel their operation due to circumstances beyond their control. OC-241. Ferdy, YC9MKF, will lead a group of YB9 and YC9 operators to activate several islands in the OC-241 group between April 21st May 20th. Some islands were mentioned - Rote, Semau, Kera, Ndana and Ndaho. Operators will be signing homecall/9 or homecall/p. QSL via operator's instructions. OC-249. Imam, YB4IR, will be active as YB4IR/8 from Wamar Island between April 22-26th. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL YB4IR/8 via his home callsign, direct, by the Bureau, LoTW or ClubLog's OQRS. OC-273. Din, YB8RW, will be active as YB8RW/P from Watubela Island between April 19-22nd. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via his home callsign, direct or the OQRS, no Bureau QSLs. OC-274. (New IOTA) Operators Imam/YB4IR and Din/YB8RW will be active as YB4IR/8 and YB8RW/P from Lucipara Island between April 27th and May 1st. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL YB4IR/8 via his home callsign, direct, by the Bureau, LoTW or ClubLog's OQRS. QSL YB8RW/P via his home callsign, direct or ClubLog's OQRS. NO Bureau. J7, DOMINICA. As of April 16th, Serge, F6AUS, has been active as J79AUS from Dominica and will be there until April 24th. Activity has been on 30/20/15 meters CW. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. KH5, PALMYRA ATOLL (Press Release #1, April 18th)[edited]. Craig/K9CT) and Lou/N2TU are proud to announce a DXpedition to Palmyra Atoll. Palmyra (KH5) ranks in the top ten on the Most Wanted List and #2 in Europe. After many months of negotiations with US Fish and Wildlife and The Nature Conservancy, the Palmyra Island DXpedition Group has been awarded permission to activate Cooper Island in the Palmyra Atoll during January 2016. Craig is a veteran of many of the ?Most Wanted? DXpeditions. He co-led Sint Maarten and Swains, and operated from Conway Reef, Midway, Cocos Island, Wake Atoll and Amsterdam Island. Lou was a member of the Swains Team and led the Wake Atoll Commemoration. Craig and Lou have just returned from the Navassa Island K1N DXpedition. A team of 12 highly experienced operators and veterans of many DXpeditions has been formed. Team members include Craig/K9CT, Lou/N2TU, Jerry/WB9Z, Tom/ND2T, Mike/K9NW, Ralph/K0IR, John/K6MM, Bob/K4UEE, Hal/W8HC, Dick/W3OA, Jim/N9TK, and Glenn/W0GJ. They plan to operate five stations over a 14 day period, 160 to 6 meters on all modes, using a callsign to be announced at a later date. Critical to major DXpeditions are the immediate, up-front commitment costs. INDEXA and NCDXF have been most generous in their support of Palmyra 2016 and this support is sincerely appreciated. Logistical support for this operation is being provided by Kimo/KH7U and Don/N1DG. Joe/W8GEX and Janet/W8CAA have volunteered to assist the team in fund raising. Their experience in this area is highly valued. Our website, , developed by team member John, K6MM, will provide updates as they become available. The Donation page of the website is currently active. The group will also have an OQRS link on the website for easy QSLing. MJ, JERSEY. Kazunori, M0CFW/JK3GAD, will be active as MJ5Z during the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 30-31st) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via LoTW or via M0CFW. Look for activity before and after the contest using the callsign MJ0CFW. QSL also "ok" via OQRS. OE, AUSTRIA (Special Event). Members of the "Wild Mountain DX Group" are proud to announce their first activation of OE5XWM/p which will take place between May 22-24th. Operators mentioned are Edwin/OE5POP (SSB), Alex/ OE1DXU (SSB), Peter/OE5PSO (SSB, PSK31), Erich/OE5EVM (CW) and David/ OE5DFL (technical support). Activity will be on 80-10 meters with some "power" at 1600m ASL from the Austrian Alps, using 2 double bazookas and vertical antennas. QSL via OE5POP, direct or by the Bureau. NO eQSLs. OZ150, DENMARK. Members of the Eksperimenterende Danske Radioamat?rer (EDR - Denmark's IARU Society) will activate OZ150ITU on May 17th, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The activity will take place from many different QTHs in Denmark and the different operators will get a unique secondary suffix to the callsign. The secondary suffix will be /xx where xx is a number between 10 and 99. Activity will be on 160m, 80m, 40m 20m, 15m and 10m bands using CW, SSB and Digital modes. You can achieve a special Award by contacting different OZ150ITU/xx operators and the rules are available at: http://www.qrz.com/db/oz150itu QSL via OZ0J. All QSOs will be registered with the callsign OZ150ITU (without /xx) in LoTW, eQSL and ClubLog. To get their paper QSL card, they prefer that you use the OQRS to order your QSL card instead of sending your paper QSL card to them. You can also request direct QSL via OQRS. The price is USDs 4.00 for a direct QSL card no matter how many QSOs you have worked with OZ150ITU. If you have any question do not hesitate to contact their EVENT Manager OZ1BII. PA05/PA125, THE NETHERLANDS (Special Event). Members of VERON section 54 will activate two the special event callsigns during the month of May. Look for the following: PA05MILL - Activity during the Windmill on the Air weekend (May 8-10th). This is the 5th activation of Windmill ?The Old Mill? from Oudemolen. A special QSL and award will be issued. For more information and award rules see QRZ.com. PA125VVG - Activity is to celebrate the Vincent van Gogh Year 2015 - 125 years Vincent van Gogh. Activation will be from Monday, May 11th, until Sunday, June 7th. A special QSL and award will be issued. For more information and award rules, see QRZ.com. PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (April 20-26th).... Apr/20th HN Apr/23rd AN Apr/25th HN Apr/21st HN Apr/24th AN Apr/26th AN Apr/22nd AN SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE ====================================================== NORMALITY GEOMAG K Values Alpha ----------------- ------ -------- ------ AN - Above Normal Quiet K=0-1 0-7 HN - High Normal Unsettled K=2 8-15 LN - Low Normal Active K=3 16-29 BN - Below Normal Minor Storm K=4 30-49 DIS - Disturbed Major Storm K=5 50-99 VRY DIS - Very Disturbed Severe Storm K=6-9 100-400 REALTIME BAND CONDITIONS WEB SITE : The purpose of this experimental Web site is to provide 24-7-365 actual (REALTIME) band condition information to CW QRPp, QRPe and CW/SSB for Contesters interested in increasing their scores. It can also be of benefit to other Radio Amateurs to determine band conditions for Nets and casual QSO's. This information is NOT based on any software pre- dictions or any kind of satellite based readings. It is based on a new Ionospheric sounding method called "HF Ionospheric Interferometry" which operates very similarly to the PolSAR system used by NASA. PY, BRAZIL (Island Op - Not IOTA). Operator Junior/PY1JR and Junior/PY1WX will be active as PY1JR/p and PY1WX/p from Seca Island (WW Loc. GG87jd) between April 18-21st. This does not count for an IOTA, but does count for the Brazilian Islands Award - DIB: RJ-023 (new one). Activity will be on 80-2 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes (PSK, SSTV). QSL via their home callsigns, by the Bureau or direct. PY0F, FERNANDO DE NORONHA. Leo, PP1CZ, will once again be active as PY0F/PP1CZ from Fernando de Noronha (SA-003, DIB OC-01, WLOTA 1208, WWFF PYFF-016) between April 20-27th. Activity will be holiday style on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL him direct, by the Bureau (Slow), LoTW or OQRS (pp1cz at terra.com.br). Check out the pictures of his 2013/2014 operations on QRZ.com. QSL INFO AND NEWS..................... QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (April 19th) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4Z67LA via 4Z5LA DU1/JA3FJE via JN3VQM RG61PP via RZ3LC 4G0PUP via DX1PUP EG90IARU/1 via EA4URE SK7DX via SM7DXQ 5V7BD via DJ6SI EH90IARU/8 via EA4URE SN0ZGP via SP6OPZ 5V7JH via DJ8NK H44QQ via DF5UG SU9IG via OM3CGN 7P8GF via ZS6AYU HF1D via SP1JPQ SV2/OK2PVF via OK2PVF 7U7WARD via 7X2VB I/HB9ETM via IZ1MLV (d) SX150ITU via SV1SV (B) 8P6DR via G3RWL and (L) II1SAP via IQ1TO TC100B via TA3EC A6/M0DXR via M0DXR (d) IQ8MD/P via IZ8BGY TK90IARU via (F-B) AL7HX via AL7KC IR0IAR via IK6IJF TM35AMRA via F-11734 AM190DST via EA1DST IZ0HLY via 9A8AOT TM90WARD via (F-B) AM390JW via EA3JW (d/L) J68HZ via K9HZ and (L) TM9B via ON4ZD AM890OM via DJ1OJ OO7J via ON5JC TX5P via F6BFH AO190DD via EC1DD OZ90IARU via OZ0J (*) UP120R via UA3DX AO590JC via EC5JC PA2015KDD via PI4DEC (B) YN5SU via TI5SU AT150ITU via VU2CDP PA70ASN via PC9C YU178SB via YU1KN C5YK via ON6EG PJ2/PA1CC via PA1CC Z38/DJ8QP via DJ8QP CS2015WARD via CT1REP R2015R via UA3DX (e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (*-B) DX's- Bureau (O) OQRS only (C) ClubLog only (L) LoTW only (*) No QSL needed U.S. POSTAL RATE INCREASE (Postponed!). Last week we wrote that on April 26th, there will be some new postal rates. Thanks to John, K9MM, who informed us that "On March 27th, the USPS announced they will delay the implementation of the 2015 rate increase and classification changes scheduled to start on Sunday, April 26th, 2015. USPS rates WILL NOT be changing on April 26, 2015." Here is a quick "corrected" summary of the proposed changes: Forever Stamps -- Will remain the same at 49 cents Global Forever Stamps -- Going Up! $1.15 to $1.20 Postcards -- Going Up! 34 cents to 35 cents Additional Ounces -- Going Up! 21 cents to 22 cents The complete breakdown of the new rates can be seen at: http://blog.stamps.com/2015/03/04/usps-announces-postage-rate-increase-starts-april-26-2015/ QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: CN3A, M0TMC, MW0ZZK, OM3CW, VP8DOZ, XW4XR and ZL7AAA QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 4K6FT (QSL Manager UA9AB 1989-90 ONLY), 9Q0DX, C98RF (AF-061), CE0Z/UA4WHX, EP6T, EY4AA (QSL Manager UA9AB 1989-92 ONLY), FT4TA, HH5/KC0W, PZ1DV, SU9VB, T30D, TX7G, UP2L, VK9DLX, ZD9ZS and ZS6RJ QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: NONE REPORTED THIS WEEK!!! S7, SEYCHELLES. Peter, DL2RPS, will be active as S79RPS from the Anse National Park (WFF S7FF-04) on Praslin Island (AF-024) between May 2-8th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW and SSB, depending on conditions. His equipment is a IC-7000, w/100 watts into horizontal and vertical antennas. Log will be uploaded to ClubLog nightly. A photo QSL is planned. QSL via his home callsign, direct (see QRZ.com), by the Bureau, eQSL or the OQRS on ClubLog. SILENT KEY. Tom, SP5UAF, announced on Tuesday that well-known DXer/ Traveler Mirek Rozbicki, SP5IXI, became a Silent Key as a result of a heart attack and brain aneurysm at the age of 56. Mirek activated many DXCC entities because of his numerous business trips and will be remembered for his operations such as VK6DXI, 7X0DX, 9V1XE, 9M8DX, 9N1DX, FK/VK6DXI, TF/SP5IXI and Z21DXI. He was also a member of big DXpeditions, such as FT5XO and ZL8R. Tom adds, "We have plans to prepare a new QSL card, to upload all logs to LoTW etc. Plans..." OPDX and its readers would like to send out our deepest sympathy to the family and friend of SP5IXI. He will be missed. T8 PALAU. Yasu, JH2DFJ, will once again be active as T88DF from Republic of Palau between April 27th and May 1st. Activity will be on the HF bands and 50 MHz to 135 MHz using CW, SSB, RTTY, SSTV, WSPR and JT65A. QSL via his home callsign, direct, by the Bureau, LoTW and eQSL. THE QUEST FOR ZONE 23 (By Scotty, WK3N, the man who never sleeps!). "The CQ Zone 23 is the most sought after and most rare of all the CQ zones here in North America. It includes Mongolia, a small part of RUSSIA and China. After working BG9XD on 12 meters, I checked his bio to find he was in zone 23. I emailed him, Mr. Chenxing Yu , asking for the call- signs of Chinese zone 23 stations. He reported back and they are BG9XD, BG9MFY, BG9OF, BD9XE and BD0AAI. I know this will help those who have excepted this difficult challenge. Good Luck." TM45, FRANCE (Special Event). Look for special event station TM45PAX to be active between May 5-19th. Activity is to celebrate the first instrument of surrender signed at Reims, France, at 02:41 Central European Time on May 7th, 1945. The signing took place in a red brick schoolhouse that served as the supreme headquarters allied expeditionary force. It was to take effect at 23:01 CET on May 8th. QSL via F5JYD, by the French REF Bureau or direct (SASE). TX5, CLIPPERTON ISLAND. Jim, F5JY, reports -- After their Tahiti trip (FO/F6BFH) and Marquesas Islands stop (F0/F6BFH/P), Alan, F6BFH, and his XYL Danielle, are now on Clipperton Island. They are part of a scientific expedition team called "PASSION 2015", and are in charge of logistic assistance, life camp management, scientists assistance and professional telecommunications. Alan will make some researches about Mexican presence on the island at the beginning of the 20th century. Because of the unstable weather conditions and difficult landing conditions, the length of the operations are unknown. Alan will only operate during his spare time using the callsign TX5P. QSL via F6BFH, LoTW, OQRS, direct or by the Bureau (for Bureau QSLs, don't sent QSL -- just send QSO information by E-mail to ). His equipment is: one Elecraft KX3 with 100 watts amplifier, one Yaesu FT897, a 10.1 MHz single dipole and a 20-10 meters multi-band dipole. Modes will be CW, SSB and some RTTY. Suggested frequencies are: CW - 7010, 10110, 14045, 18085, 21045, 24895 and 28045 kHz SSB - 7080, 14270, 18145, 21270, 24970 and 28470 kHz RTTY - 14100, 18100, 21100, 24910 and 28100 kHz Jim, F5JY, also reported the following facts: - Alan is always listening 5 kHz minimum above is transmit frequency (5-10 kHz split). - Alan doesn't have an InterNet access for his radio activities during this expedition, so no log online. Therefore, it's useless to use the DXCluster to request or send messages like 'Thanks for the QSO' or 'PSE CW', 'PSEe 18 MHz' etc.... - When Alan is asking for a partial callsign, don't call if it is not your callsign or partial call. He never takes another station before having the selected station's complete callsign. The 'PASSION 2015' is a scientist expedition, and Alan is there to pass daily traffic for the team, but has taken advantage to use Amateur Radio activities during his spare time. Please have an understanding about his work schedules and duration of his operation. V6, MICRONESIA (Reminder). Operators Sho, JA7HMZ, will once again be active as V63DX from Pohnpei Island (OC-010) between April 17-25th. Activity will be on 80-6 meters and all modes. QSL via his home callsign. No Bureau QSLs. VP8SGI/VP8STI PRESS RELEASE (News from the Intrepid-DX Group). If you missed OPDX.1110.1, Paul, N6PSE, reported that the Intrepid DX Group's VP8SGI/VP8STI team was pleased to announce their ?Early Donor? program for donations prior to departure to the Islands. 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DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 19th/April, through Sunday, 26th/April there were 227 countries active. Countries available: 1S, 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 3X, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5U, 5V, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 7X, 8P, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C5, C6, CE, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, CY0, D2, D4, DL, DU, E4, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FO/c, FR, FS, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5, J6, J7, J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KH0, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PJ5, PJ7, PY, PY0F, PZ, S5, S7, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9, T5, T7, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TR, TT, TU, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2E, VP5, VP8, VP8/h, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, Z8, ZA, ZB, ZD7, ZD8, ZD9, ZF, ZL, ZP, ZS * PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations or more likely a "BUSTED CALLSIGN". As always, you never know - "Work First Worry Later". 3W, VIETNAM (Press Release). The Mediterraneo Dx Club released the following info on April 24th [edited]: (Press Release #1) - Do you know Da Nang? Maybe yes, maybe not. Da Nang city is one of the major port cities in Vietnam, situated on the Est Sea, but, overall, Da Nang will be the next destination of the Mediterraneo International Dx Club Team, and so it will be soon on the air any mode/any band. Great news to save in your DXCC scheduled logbook. First of all the callsign: 3W3MD The leader Antonio, IZ8CCW, and the co-leader Gabriele, I2VGW, are happy to announce to the DXer Comunity that, with the great help of a local friend, Bac, XV2A, from October 31st to November 10th, they have planned the new DXpedition on the beach of Da Nang. According to the evaluations that they have done, they are confident to give to a lot of DXers the possibility to work this Country on the Low bands, WARC and especially in the Digital modes. At the moment the team is already full of skilled operators, as a matter of fact: 20 people coming from 8 (eight) countries. On the air will be five stations around the clock. For any further news and updates please stay tune because the official web site of this new great adventure is coming. 73's MDXC H.Q. 8P, BARBADOS. Bill, K2HVN, will be operating from Barbados between May 5-11th. Callsign is pending. Activity will be on 20- 10 meters using 100 watts into a vertical antenna. He suggests the following frequencies: CW - 14040, 10115 and 18085 kHz, and for SSB - 14260 and 18128 kHz. Bill does not know the frequencies for 12 and 10 meters yet. QSL via K2HVN, direct (with SASE) or by the Bureau. NO LoTW or eQSL. B3/B7, CHINA. Look for special event stations B3CRAC and B7CRAC to be on the air May 3rd to celebrate the 75th "Chinese Ham Day". Hams in China were gathering on air on every May 5th since 1940. QSL via BA4TB. C6, BAHAMAS. Dan, N8YSZ, will be active as C6ASZ from Long Island between May 9-16th. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters using SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via his home callsign or LoTW. CR6, PORTUGAL. Members of the Clube Radioamadores do Entroncamento, will use the special callsign CR6AG on May 16th, from the Castelo de Alegrete (WCA reference CT-0096, DCFP reference C-096, DMHP reference PG-006 and DMP reference 1214 for the Portuguese Castles Award). Operation will be on the HF bands using SSB and the Digital modes. Castelo de Alegrete is located in the Province of Portalegre. DAYTON HAMVENTION NEWS (by Tim, K3LR)..... * The annual Dayton Topband dinner will be held Friday (May 15) night during Dayton Hamvention at the Crowne Plaza. Great place to meet Topband ops - it is a super dinner event. Our special guest speaker this year is Bob, K4UEE, presenting Topband experiences from Navassa Island, K1N. All the details are here: http://topbanddinner.com * The annual Dayton Contest Dinner will be held on Saturday night May 16th at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Dayton. Contesters from all over the world will attend. Master of Ceremonies is WWROF Chairman John Dorr, K1AR. Our special guest speaker is ARRL President Kay Craigie, N3KN. CQ Contest Hall of Fame class of 2015 will be announced by CQWW Contest Director Randy Thompson, K5ZD. Main prize is the Icom IC-7600 high performance transceiver (thanks Icom America). All of the Dayton contest dinner details are here: http://contestdinner.com FT/X, KERGUELIN ISLANDS (VK0EK PRESS RELEASE). Rich, KY6R, reports on April 22nd: We have just received the exciting news that permission has been obtained for the expedition to visit the French island of Kerguelen, lying 250 nm NNE of Heard Island. The visit will be done after the conclusion of the operations at Heard Island. It is not yet determined whether a radio operation will be authorized, and we are pursuing this possibility. [From Wikipedia] Kerguelen comprises a group of 300 islands and islets, with total area about the size of Puerto Rico. The climate is raw and chilly with frequent high winds throughout the year. The surrounding seas are generally rough and they remain ice-free year-round. There are no indigenous inhabitants, but France maintains a permanent presence of 45 to 100 scientists, engineers and researchers. There is no airport on the islands, so all travel and transport from the outside world is conducted by ship. IOTA NEWS.............. AS-073. By the time you read this, Victor, R6AF, will be active as 9M2/R6AF/P from Redang Island until April 29th. Activity will be on the HF bands. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS under the callsign 9M2/R6AF/P_AS073. The log will be uploaded daily on Clublog. AS-079. Take, JS6RRR/JI3DST, will be active from Miyako Island between 0900z, April 29th and 0000z, May 6th. He states that he will use two different callsigns on the island: JS6RRR (Main) and JI3DST/6 (Sub). Activity will be on 40/30/20/17/15/12/10/6 meters using CW, SSB, FM, RTTY and PSK31. Operations may vary in case of heavy rains or other conditions. QSL routes are as follows: JS6RRR via JS6RRR and JI3DST/6 via JI3DST. Via the Bureau is best. Please check QRZ.com for more details. ADDED NOTE FROM TAKE: He states that he is sorry for the delay of past operations. Suggests to please wait. He will send QSLs via Bureau in August (July). For SASE, he will send QSLs in June. EU-008. Operators Allan/2M0VNW, Jason/GM7VSB, Gordon/GM7WCO, Paul/GM0PJD, Arthur/MM0DHQ, Graham/MM0GHM an Marcus/MM0ZIF will be active as MM0KLR from the Isle of Muck (IOSA NH06, SCOTIA DI18, Worked All Britain NM48) between April 26th and May 2nd. QSL via MM0GHM. QSL via Bureau and eQSL via MM0KLR. NA-199. Phalier, FS5PL, will be on Tintamarre Island this coming weekend starting on Friday around 2200z. SA-024. Operators Marcelo Pera/PY2AE, Murilo/PY2DS, Jo?o Carlos/PU2KKE, Willian/PU2XIZ and Fl?vio/PU2KFL will be active as PW2C from Cambri? Island (DIB SP-15) between May 1-3rd. The island of Cambri? will be activated for the first time; it belongs to S?o Paulo State West Group and will be a new DIB to Brazil, SP-15. Cambri? is a tiny island in south of S?o Paulo state without any kind of infrastructure, and there is no energy power or portable water. The landing is done on the rocks and the weather and sea conditions usually are not good. Activity will be on 80/40/20/15/10/2 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via PY2DS, direct or by the Bureau. SA-024. John Paul, PU2POP, will be active as ZW2WCA from Cananeia Island (DIB SP-009) between April 31st and May 3rd. Activity will be on 80/40/15/12/10/6/2 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via PY2DS, direct or by the Bureau. SA-071. Members of the CDR Group DXpedition Team will be active as PW2G from Gatos Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 26-27th). More details will be forthcoming. IR2, ITALY. John, IK2JYT, and other members of A.R.S. Radio Club "Como-01, Brughiera Comasca" will be active as IR2EXPO to celebrate the 2015 Universal Milan Exhibition "EXPO" between May 1st and Ocrober 31st. A special QSL card will be sent if at least three (3) HF bands are worked. Look at the HRD online log service to make sure you have at least 3 effective contacts on different bands. QSL Manager is IK2TTO for DIRECT QSLs. For Bureau via 9A8ARS or . ISWL CALLSIGNS (For May). The following ISWL club callsigns will be used throughout the month of May 2015: GX4BJC/A - Operated from Eastbourne, in East Sussex, by Peter, G0NQZ. (/A WAB Square TQ50 - England, IOTA EU-005, WLOTA 1841). MX1SWL/A - Operated from Clacton on Sea, in Essex, by George, G1IPU. (/A WAB Square TM11 - England, IOTA EU-005, WLOTA 1841). George will also operate as MX1SWL/P during the month and will give his WAB square if requested. ALL QSLs will be handled by Herbie, G6XOU, and NOT the individual operator. The I.S.W.L. is a member of the European PSK Club. All QSL info is on or or via . NO LoTW. I.S.W.L. Awards are available to all Hams and SWLs, see for full details. The eQSL.cc cards ARE welcomed for their awards. JW, SVALBARD. Alexander, UA3IPL, will be once again active as JW/UA3IPL from Spitsbergen Island (EU-026) between April 28-29th. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW (slow speed), SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and JT65. Equip- ment will be a Yaesu FT-857D with FC30 tuner into a G5RV antenna. QSL via RW6HS direct. MARCONI DAY STATION. The International Marconi Day event is now in its 28th year, and the team WK3N/IMD will be operating as one of the special event stations for the 28th annual International Marconi Day held for the 24 hour UTC period on April 25th. Operators will be KE3JP, KA3LUN, KM3P and WK3N. Information on the event and award are available at WK3N/IMD or . NCDXF PRESS RELEASE (Palmyra Atoll). NCDXF announces major grant to KH5 Palmyra Atoll DXpedition -- April 21, 2015 -- The Northern California DX Foundation is pleased to announce a contribution of $20,000 to the KH5 Palmyra Atoll DXpedition planned for January 2016. Palmyra (KH5) is in the Top Ten Most Wanted and is #2 Most Wanted in Europe. See for more information. Without major financial support from NCDXF, DXpeditions like this to challenging or rare locations would not be possible. Within the last year, NCDXF has given $175,000 in grants to operations in Iran, Andaman, Navassa, Eritrea, Tromelin, South Sandwich, South Georgia, Chesterfield, and Heard, all of which are in or near the Top Ten Most Wanted. We have been doing this for the past 42 years, making rare DX happen and bringing fun to DXers everywhere. The credit for these large grants goes to the NCDXF contributors, individuals and clubs, who believe in supporting NCDXF. Have you contributed yet? It is easy at ! 73, Glenn Johnson, W0GJ - NCDXF Vice President OJ0, MARKET REEF. Pasi, OH3WS, will once again be active as OJ0W from Market Reef (EU-053) between May 23-31st. He is there as a as a voluntary worker and will operate during his spare time. Activity will be on 40-10 meters mostly CW, but some SSB. QSL via his home callsign. OX, GREENLAND. Operators Tom/DJ6TF, Manfred/DK1BT, Sigi/DL7DF and Frank/ DL7UFR will be on an "Arctic DXpedition" and active as OX/DJ6TF, OX/DK1BT, OX/DL7DF and OX/DL7UFR, respectively, from Tasiilaq Island (NA-151) between June 3-12th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31. If possible, they we will operate on 6m with a FT857D. Equipment consists of 2 transceivers K2, 2 power amplifiers OX1000, 18 m lowband vertical, a R7, a spiderbeam for 20/17/15/12/10m and a 5 element yagi for 6m. QSL via DL7DF, direct or by the Bureau. They will upload the full logs of the DXpedition to LoTW within 6 months after the DXpedition. For more details and uploads, see: http://www.dl7df.com/ox/index.php P4, ARUBA. Operators David/K3LP, Peter/VK3FN and Chris/VK3FY will be active as P40CD, P40FN and P40FY, respectively, from Carl's, P49V (SK), "Cook's Radio Retreat" on Aruba (SA-036) between May 19-26th. Activity will be on the HF bands. QSL via M0OXO. PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (April 27th-May 3rd).... Apr/27th AN Apr/30th HN May/02nd AN Apr/28th AN May/01st AN May/03rd AN Apr/29th HN SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE ====================================================== NORMALITY GEOMAG K Values Alpha ----------------- ------ -------- ------ AN - Above Normal Quiet K=0-1 0-7 HN - High Normal Unsettled K=2 8-15 LN - Low Normal Active K=3 16-29 BN - Below Normal Minor Storm K=4 30-49 DIS - Disturbed Major Storm K=5 50-99 VRY DIS - Very Disturbed Severe Storm K=6-9 100-400 REALTIME BAND CONDITIONS WEB SITE : The purpose of this experimental Web site is to provide 24-7-365 actual (REALTIME) band condition information to CW QRPp, QRPe and CW/SSB for Contesters interested in increasing their scores. It can also be of benefit to other Radio Amateurs to determine band conditions for Nets and casual QSO's. This information is NOT based on any software pre- dictions or any kind of satellite based readings. It is based on a new Ionospheric sounding method called "HF Ionospheric Interferometry" which operates very similarly to the PolSAR system used by NASA. PT70, BRAZIL (Special Event). Rony, PS7AB, will activate special event station PT70FEB between May 1-30th. Activity is to celebrate the 70th anniversary of World War II and to remember the importance of PEACE. The special callsign is also in honor to all who participated in the war, especially the Brazilian Expeditionary Force - FEB, on the battlefields in Italy. Operations will be on 40/20/17/15/10 meters using SSB and CW/ Digital. QSL via PS7AB, direct (2 USDs), by the Bureau, eQSL or LoTW. A special certificate will be sent in 2016 via E-mail to stations who made contacts with at least 10 Special Event Stations by mode (SSB, CW or Digital), or mixed (3 modes). Each month in 2015, Ronaldo will activate a different callsign and also send 12 different QSLs. PT70FEB is the fifth special event station to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in 2015. For more details, see: http://qrz.com/db/pt70feb PY0F, FERNANDO DE NORONHA. A member of the CDR Group DXpedition Team, Celso, PU2WDX, is planning to activate ZW0FWA from Fernando de Noronha (SA-003). Look for details soon. QSL INFO AND NEWS..................... QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (April 26th) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3Z70VD via SP5KOG II7AQP via IZ7ECL UP120R via UA3DX 4O7TC via UA3TCJ (d) J79AUS via F6AUS UP70MIR via RW6HS (d) 5P0O/P via OZ1GDI J88PI via GW4DVB VI4AE2 via VK4QS 9M2/R6AF/P via R6AF LT7H via EA5GL & (L) VP9AD via W3HNK A92AA via IZ8CLM LW6DG via LW6DG (B/L) VQ9ET via DU7ET (d) AM190AST via EA1AST LZ883PI via LZ1KCP W4C via WP4DT (d) AM190FCH via EA1FCH OS4U via ON4DN YN/WJ2O via N2ZN AM390RKM via EA3RKM P4/DL2MLU via DL2MLU Z81Z via K4ZW AM890CNR via EA8CNR (L/e) PJ7/KR4NV via KR4NV ZA/DJ8QP via DJ8QP AO2015WRD via ON7LX PS70FEB via PS7AB ZA/IK2RLM via IK2RLM AO590AN via EC5AN R175PIT via RK4W ZD8N via G3ZVW AX9NT via VK2CA R90IARU via UA6YW ZW150ITU via PR7AYE CS5/OK2PVF via OK2PVF SC80SM via SM5ELV ZW70FEB via PT2ADM CX90IARU via W3HNK SU9VB via UA4WHX ZW8T via PS8HF (d) DX0P via WA6LOS SV5/F5JSD via F5JSD EG8TRV via EA8URA & (L) TC23TC via TA1AYZ (e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (*-B) DX's- Bureau (O) OQRS only (C) ClubLog only (L) LoTW only OQRS FOR P4/IV3IYH. QSL Manager for P4/IV3IYH is IK2ILH, direct or by the Bureau. Online QSL request for P4/IV3IYH (April 2015) is available at: https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/P4/IV3IYH T6TM QSL ROUTE. Mike, W2GR, reports, "I am effective immediately the new QSL Mgr. for T6TM for all contacts past and present...via W2GR and direct via CBA is appreciated with appropriate means to get the card back to you." QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 3D2XT, 4U0ITU, 4Z1UF, 4Z6TT, 5V7JH, 7X0DX, 7X3FG, 7Z1SJ, 9Q0HQ, A71AM, A92GE, AT150ITU, EA1YG, EG8TFE, HB0AON, HR9/K6TOP, LZ9W, PJ7K4BDR, R120RR, RI1ANR, SV2CXI, T6T, TF3ARI, VP2MLL, VP8DOZ, WP4N, XE1MM, XX9LT, YS1BJL, YW5X (SA-054), Z21DXI and ZL7AAA QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 1A0C, 3B9FR, 3D2XT, 8J1RL, 9M8DX/2, C5/M1KTA (AF-060), C98RF (AF-061), CA3CBM, DG0OME, EP6T, G6NYG, HZ1SK, J3/SP3CFM, JE5JHZ, JG2MLI/ANT, JJ5HUD, LT5X (SA-049), LU8XW (SA-008), RI1ANR, S79KB, TC0MI (AS-201), TX7G, VA3IED/VY0 (NA-047*), VP8DOZ, VP8RAF, YJ0X, YW4V, YW5X, ZD8D and ZD9ZS * (ed. was informed - This NA-047 op not valid because Island name is not printed on card) QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 7X2ARA, A25KW, CF3A, CJ3T, PR7FB, RI1ANR, TO8Z, V84SMD, VA3AQB, VA3DXA, VA3FS, VA7XB, VC3Z, VC6Z, VE1BB, VE1CHW, VW1MU, VE2DQO, VE2HAY, VE2OCH, VE3BR, VE3BZ, VE3DC, VE4DXR, VE4TV, VE4WSC, VE5EIS, VE6BBP, VE6BF, VE6IHS, VE7BV, VE7CFZ, VE7GHW, VE8EV, VE8GER, VE9FX, VE9LC, VE9RK, VO1BB, VO1BQ, VO1JNS, VP2EEJ, VX9MOSKVA, VY2RAC, VE7DP/WL9, XL3T, YO9GJY, YP9L and Z81D RM30, RUSSIA. The regional department of the Amateur Radio Union of Russia (SRR) and the amateur club Activity Smolensk Group will activate the special callsign RM30SM between May 1st and June 12th. Operations will be during a hamradio marathon called "SMOLENSK A HERO CITY" from the city of Smolensk. Activity is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the hero-city honorary title awarded to Smolensk on May 6th, 1985. The organizers have also launched the following awards ? diplomas, bannerette flags, and plaques. QSL via R3LO (OQRS, LoTW, eQSL, Bureau). For complete details see: http://rm30sm.ru/en TX3X CHESTERFIELD ISLAND DXPEDITION (Press Release 4, Dated April 23rd). TX3X - Chesterfield Islands 2015 DX-pedition (OC-176) -- The TX3X project is progressing well. Eleven of the twelve team members met at the Inter- national DX Convention, Visalia. We are pleased to make several significant announcements. On-Island Team: Invariably, scheduling a DX-pedition requires team members to make commitments which sometimes conflict with unforeseen business / family activities. Joining the team: * David Greenhut, N6HD -- An active DXer and contester, David first earned his Novice license call WN6ICK in 1974, he now holds an Amateur Extra license. His amateur radio interests are DX, contesting and emergency communications. He enjoys building his amateur radio station, working new countries and serving the community. David's current station is an Icom 756 Pro III, Henry Amp., 4 element Steppir with a single 40 meter trombone element, 80 meter dipole, 160 meter series/shunt loaded 60 foot tower and various VHF/UHF equipment. Previous DX operations include: 2013 T33A Banaba Island, 2012 NH8S Swains Island, 2011 4X/N6HD, and TG7/N6HD - KH6/N6HD. * Walt Wilson, N6XG - Walt is an experienced DX-peditioner and contester. His most recent DX-pedition was TX5K Clipperton Island. He was licensed as a Novice in 1959 as WV6HUR. His introduction to radio was a 40M dipole, single tube oscillator/transmitter and an entry level Heath receiver. He subsequently upgraded to WA6HUR and in the 80s to the call of N6XG. He is a member of the Northern California Contest Club. Upon retirement he traveled and operated extensively throughout the world on vacation style DXpeditions. In 2001 he joined ?Team Vertical? and has been on five Dxpeditions to 6Y and 2 DXpeditions to C6. Walt?s current interests are contesting, physical fitness, travel, and business consulting. He lives in Los Altos Hills, CA with his wife. * Alan Maenchen, AD6E - First licensed in 1962 as WN6BID upgraded to General in 1963 and became WB6BID, was QRT for many years after high school. About 1980 regained interest in the hobby and bought a QRP rig, started chasing DX with 5W and a low dipole. Current station includes a K3, P3, Acom 2000, and another K3, TenTek Hercules II. Member of the Northern California Contest Club, chairman of the California QSO Party for 10 years, and was initial chairman of the CWops CW OPEN competition DX operations include: AD6E/KH9, 4M7X, KH6, DL0MB, TI9M, K7C (Kure), P29NI, 3D2C (Con- way), T33A. Alan lives in Hawaii. News from our Corporate Sponsors: * Elecraft - Elecraft founders Eric Swartz/WA6HHQ and Wayne Burdick/N6KR will loan the team six K3 / KPA-500 stations for the DX-pedition. * DX-Engineering - Tim Duffy, K3LR, and the DX-Engineering team are donating a significant inventory of necessary equipment, including coax, RF connectors, power supplies, telescoping masts, and other essential equipment. * N6BT.com - Tom Schiller founder of N6BT.com is providing his Evolution Series of vertical antennas to the project. Tom?s antennas have been used on many DX-peditions with excellent results. * MicroHAM - microHAM founder Jozef Urban/OM7ZZ and Joe Subich/W4TV of microHAM USA, will loan 7 DigiKeyer II interface units. Along with our Lenovo T410 laptops and N1MM+ we?ll have a fully integrated state-of- the-art networked logging environment. * GM0OBX - Billy McFarland, GM0OBX, donated custom made interface cable sets for the DigiKeyer II interface units. http://www.gm0obx.co.uk/online-shop/4584969897 * DX-University - We are happy to have Wayne Mills, N7NG, and DX- University as a corporate sponsor. * Northern California DX Foundation - In addition to their generous financial support, the NCDXF will loan us several sets of band pass filters. * Array Solutions - Jay Terleski, WX0B, is providing a Shared Apex Loop Antenna and offered other support, as required. * 6 Meter Antenna - We thank Istvan (Pista) Kolcsey, HA0DU, for providing a 7 element 6 meter beam. We will announce additional corporate sponsors as agreements are completed. Corporate sponsors are crucial to the success of a major DX-pedition. Without their donations, equipment loans and technical support the project cost and complexity would increase dramatically. We appreciate their generosity and willingness to support our projects. All DXers and contesters owe these and our previously announced corporate sponsors and partners a big THANK YOU. Please direct any questions to: info at tx3x.com Please see our website for additional information: tx3x.com 73, Team Chesterfield 2015 TX5, CLIPPERTON ISLAND. Jim, F5JY, reports -- Alain, F6BFH, is currently active as TX5P on 40-10 meters until around April 29th. Alain is dis- appointed in all the total chaos and lack of discipline that is recurring. He reminded once again that if there is no discipline he'll simply go QRT and those who cause the problem will not be in the log. He reports that the team is under extreme temperature, rain and gusts of tropical showers. For electricity he is dependent on generators which run between 2 and 8 hours a day, and sometimes stop without warning when the tank is empty. There is also a problem with sand...... VK9L, LORD HOWE ISLAND. Christoph, DL1YAF, will be active as DL1YAF/VK9L from Lord Howe Island (OC-004) between May 30th and June 3rd. Activity will be holiday style on 80-10 meters on CW and SSB, using KX3 HF trans- ceiver with KPA 100 watt amp into a vertical and dipole antennas. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. ADDED NOTE: Christoph will be active as DL1YAF/VK on a camping tour which starts May 4th in Perth. His plan is to travel all the way up to Darwin. VP9, BERMUDA. Andy, DL3YM, will be active as DL3YM/VP9 from the Hamilton apartments of Ed's, VP9GE, between May 28th and June 1st. Activity will be CW only. The operation will be focused on the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 30-31st) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. There will be some additional activity before and after the contest. 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