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From: kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org (Tedd Mirgliotta (KB8NW))
Date: Sun, 01 May 2016 11:30:00 -0400
Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1264
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Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1264
The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1264
BID: $OPDX.1264
May 2, 2016
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written/Sent From Strongsville, OH
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,
K4ZW, N4AA & QRZ DX, AA5AU, K5WE, N7NG, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m DX News,
DL1SBF, DL7UXG & The DX News Letter, DxCoffee.com, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net,
EA5RM, ES1CW, F5NQL, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, F6IRA, HA0HW, I1JQJ/IK1ADH
& 425 DX News, I2MQP & DX Italia News, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, Pete Rayer
& ISWL, RSGB IOTA Web Site, Sixitalia Weekly, VA3RJ & ICPO, and VHF-DX-
Portal (MMMonVHF) for the following DX information.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 24th/April, through Sunday, 1st/May there were 214 countries
active. Countries available: 1S, 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 3X, 4J, 4L,
4O, 4S, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5W, 5Z, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H,
9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3,
C9, CE, CE0A, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, CY0, D4, DL, DU, E4,
E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, F,
FG, FH, FK, FM, FO, FR, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0,
HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J3, J5, J6, JA, JD/o, JT,
JW, JY, K, KH2, KH6, KH8, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE,
OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PY, PZ, S0, S5, SM,
SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9, T32, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TN, TR,
TU, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK,
VK9N, VP2E, VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XT, XU, YA, YB, YI, YL, YN,
YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, Z8, ZA, ZB, ZD7, 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".
2016 DIGIATL MODE MOST WANTED SURVEY (Press Release). All digital operators
are invited to participate in the "2016 Digital Mode Most Wanted Survey".
Previously known as the "RTTY Most Needed DXCC Entities Survey" in 2002,
2005 and 2011, the name has been changed to reflect current times and to
be more in line with the Digital DXCC award.
Several entities at the top of the 2011 list have been active recently,
so now is a good time to find out what's needed on the digital modes. The
survey can be found here: http://survey.hamdocs.com/index.php/468764
Please be sure to read the "How to use the 2016 Digital Mode DX Most
Wanted Survey" at the top of the page. The survey will only be available
for two weeks and will close at 2359Z on Friday, May 13, 2016. So don't
delay, please complete the survey promptly. It is our hope to have the
results available before the Dayton Hamvention. It's very important that
every digital operator take part in the survey in order to achieve the
most accurate results possible. These surveys help DXpedition planners
and are of interest to all digital operators. Feel free to forward this
invitation to other groups.
A new feature has been added to this year's survey. It's now possible to
work on the survey, take a break from it and resume it later. You don't
have to complete the survey all at one time. There is a button at the very
end of the survey that says "Resume Later". Clicking this option will bring
you to a page that asks for your name, a password and email address. Email
will be sent to you with a link that will bring you back to the survey you
were working on. Or you can resume the survey using your password.
Thank you for your participation!
73 from the Survey Team: Don AA5AU
Ed W0YK
Larry K8UT
Past survey results can be found here:
http://www.aa5au.com/rtty/rtty-most-needed-dxcc-entities
CP, BOLIVIA. Antonio, EA5RM, will once again be in Bolivia from July 1st
to August 3rd, working on a NGO project installing HF radios solar powered
for medical purposes in isolated small villages deep inside the Bolivian
Amazon jungle. He will be on the air during his spare time as CP1XRM using
a barefoot solar powered HF station into a vertical antenna. QSL card via
his home callsign EA5RM.
E6, NIUE. Nobuaki, JA0JHQ, will be active as E6AC (license received upon
arrival) from Niue Island (OC-040) between May 5-10th. Activity will be on
160-6 meters using mostly CW with some SSB and RTTY. From past operations,
Nobuaki uses a TS-480HX w/200 watts on HF and 100 watts on 6m. Antennas are
a 10m Micro-vertical (160/80/40/30m), Single-Delta-Loop (20/17/15/12/10m)
and a LW for 6m. Log will be posted to ClubLog daily. QSL via JA0JHQ,
direct, by the Bureau and LoTW (after his return). For more details and
updates, see: http://pandasan.jimdo.com
FM, MARTINIQUE. Operators Bill/AA4OC, Joe/N7BF, Mac/WT4BT and Ev/W6ABM
will be active as FM/AA4OC, FM/N7BF, FM/WT4BT and FM/W6ABM from Martinique
Island (NA-107) between October 29th and November 4th. Activity will be
holiday style on 40-10 meters using SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via
their home callsigns, ClubLog's OQRS or LoTW.
H40 & H44, TEMOTU PROVINCE AND SOLOMON ISLANDS (Update to OPDX.1255/56).
Stan, LZ1GC, will be active from Temotu Province as H40GC and the Solomon
Islands as H44GC between September 24th and October 21st. Stan will now
be joined by Emil, DL8JJ (LZ2EN), from Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (OC-047)
as H44GC between September 24th and October 3rd. Activity will be on 160-6
meters, with a focus on the low bands, using CW, SSB and RTTY. Suggested
frequencies are:
CW - 1822.5, 3502, 5371.5, 7024, 10116, 14010, 18070, 21015, 24895
and 28010 kHz [Listening 1-5 up]
SSB - 1850, 3790, 5403.5, 7164, 14170, 18135, 21265, 24940, 28470
kHz [Listening 5-15 up]
RTTY - 1838, 3585, 7038, 10138, 14088, 18098, 21088 and 28088 kHz
[Listening 1-5 up]
6m - 50100 kHz
Stan will then travel to Lata, Nendo Island (OC-100), in the Temotu
Province, and be active as H40GC between October 4-17th. He will return
to operate again as H44GC from Guadalcanal Island (OC-047) between October
18-21st. QSL via his home callsign, direct, LoTW or ClubLog's OQRS (the
preferred method). For more details and possible updates, see:
http://www.c21gc.com
HAMVENTION NEWS.........
* 27th ANNUAL TOPBAND DINNER (Update) -- Tim, K3LR, reports: Tables are
filling up fast for the 27th Annual TopBand Dinner in Dayton. Friday,
May 20, 2016.
Keynote speaker is our TopBand reflector moderator Tree, N6TR.
Go to to get signed up for dinner tickets.
If you like to hang out with TopBand ops - this is the dinner for you.
* Contest Activities (Dayton 2016) - The World Wide Radio Operators
Foundation (WWROF) is pleased to present Tim Duffy, K3LR, and a look
at contest activities at Dayton 2016. You can view the short video at:
http://wwrof.org/webinar-archive/dayton-2016-contest-activities/
IOTA NEWS..............
AS-007. Look for special event station 8J1ITU from Kasumigaura City
(Japan JCC# 1430) on Honshu Island (JIIA AS-007-001, WLOTA
2376) between May 1st (1500z on April 30th) and May 31st
(1459z on May 31st). Activity is to celebrate the anniversary
of the foundation of ITU (World Telecommunication and Infor-
mation Society Day - May 17th). 8J1ITU is operated by Japan's
ITU Amateur Radio Club during the month of May every year.
QSL via the Bureau (JARL) or eQSL.
AS-173. Operators Manoj/VU2CPL, San/VU2WH and Kiran/VU3KPL will be
active as AT5P from Island of Rameswaram (Pamban) between
May 6-9th. Activity will be on 40-10 meters using CW and SSB
with two stations (K3 and TS590 with ACOM1000 and ZZ750 amps)
on the air. QSL via NI5DX.
EU-095. Members of the IDRE and Castres DX Gang will be active as TM5FI
from Frioul Island between May 4-10th. Activity will be on
80-10 meters, with 4 stations on the air and will operate on
SSB, CW and the Digital modes (RTTY and PSKxx). Online log
will be updated at least 1 time per day. QSL via the Bureau
or direct to F5XX.
EU-103. Members of the Papa Lima DX and Contest Group will be active
as EJ1Y from Little Saltee Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest
(July 30-31st). QSL via EI5JQ. There will be a possible oper-
ation as EJ0PL before and after RSGB IOTA Contest. More details
will be forthcoming (Team and Dates).
EU-123. Ed, G3SQX, will be active as GM7O from Isle of Arran during
the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st) as a Single-Op/Mode-CW/
12Hrs/High-Power entry. QSL via G3SQX direct.
EU-174. Laci, HA0HW, will once again be active from Thassos Island
(GIOTA NAS-037, MIA MG-124, WLOTA LH-4186, QRA KN20HS), as
SW8WW (ex-J48HW) between May 26th and June 6th. He will operate
mainly CW, with some SSB and RTTY on the HF bands (usually on
40/30/20/17/12/10 meters) and on 6 meters. He may enter the
CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-
Power entry. His rigs are usually a FT-840 with a MOS-FET amp-
lifier (300-400 watts) and an IC-706 (for 6m only). Antennas
are a monoband Gps, dipoles on SPIDER, and dipoles on fishing
poles. QSL via his home callsign, direct, by the HA Bureau,
or by the OQRS via ClubLog is 'OK' as well.
ISWL CALLSIGNS (For May). The following ISWL club callsigns will be
used throughout the month of May 2016:
GX4BJC/A - Operated from Clacton on Sea, in Essex, by George, G1IPU.
(/A WAB Square TM11 - England, IOTA EU-005, WLOTA 1841).
ADDED NOTES: George will also operate as:
GS4BJC/P - Scotland, WLOTA 1234.
GC4BJC/P - Wales, WLOTA 0453.
His WAB information will be given if requested.
MX1SWL/A - Operated from Walton on the Naze, in Essex, by Herbie, G6XOU.
(/A WAB Square TM22 - England, IOTA EU-005, WLOTA 1841).
ADDED NOTE: Herbie will also operate as MX1SWL/P from various
locations. His WAB information will be given 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.
J6, ST. LUCIA. Operators Bill/AA4OC, Joe/N7BF, Mac/WT4BT, Ev/W6ABM,
Scott/AK5SD and possibly others will be active as J68OC, J68KF, J68MT,
J6/W6ABM and J6/AK5SD, respectively from Saint Lucia Island (NA-108)
between November 4-12th. Activity will be holiday style on 80-10 meters
using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via their home callsigns or
LoTW.
JD1, OGASAWARA. Tomoyuki, JE6MCA, is once again active as JE6MCA/JD1
from Bonin Islands (AS-031) until May 5th. Activity will be on the HF
bands using mainly the Digital modes (JT65 QSNs on 15/17/40m) and some
CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign, eQSL or LoTW.
JD1, OGASAWARA. Makoto, JI5RPT, will once again be active as JD1BLY from
Chichijima Island (AS-031) between April 30th and May 6th. Activity will
be on 40-6 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes (NO 6m EME). QSL
via his home callsign JI5RPT. His log search will be available on his
Web site at: http://www.ji5rpt.com/jd1
He will also use Twitter to inform his real-time activities at:
http://twitter.com/jd1bly
NCDXF NEWSLETTER. The Northern California DX Foundation's (NCDXF) 2016
Spring Newsletter is now available online with some great articles on
recent DXpeditions at: http://www.ncdxf.org/newsletters/2016-SPRING.pdf
P5, NORTH KOREA (P5DX-what could have been...). On April 26th, Paul Ewing,
N6PSE, founder of the Intrepid-DX Group , Co-Leader
of the January 2016 DXpedition to South Sandwich and South Georgia Islands,
posted the following on his Blog page (excerpt): " As a Blogger, my blog
represents my thoughts and my views only. The content of this Blog does
not represent anyone else but me.
This morning, I had to cancel a DXpedition. It was one of the hardest
decisions of my life. It was not for lack of permission, it was not for
lack of a team and equipment willing to go.
The prospect of a P5 activation brings out the worst in this hobby. The
posers, the nuts, the ill-informed and the opinionated. But in the end, it
mostly came down to a surprising lack of support and lack of funding from
some of the world?s paramount DX foundations when asked to fund grants to
the world?s #1 Most Wanted Entity."
This was just a excerpt/portion of a very long article that Paul wrote
about a major DXpedition to P5 that was going to happen in May. Paul states,
"After tireless efforts, we finally had a letter of invitation in hand from
DPRK authorities inviting us into the country as the first-ever large scale
amateur radio event." However, something happened which bought it to an end.
Read the whole Blog (The P5DX Story) at:
https://n6pse.wordpress.com/2016/04/25/the-p5dx-story
Also, read the following on the ARRL Web page:
http://www.arrl.org/news/view/frustrated-funding-breached-secrecy-foiled-north-korea-dxpedition-group-leader-says
PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (May 2-8th)....
May/02nd AN May/05th AN May/07th AN
May/03rd AN May/06th AN May/08th AN
May/04th 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.
Also, check out the VOACAP predication Web page at:
http://www.voacap.com/prediction.html
QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (May 1st)
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8Q7FU via RM0F GS0NWM via M0URX R150S via R2DX
9H3XX via DJ2EH HB20AA via HB9ARF RA30CH via RA1ALA
CT7/RC2A via RC2A HF2SDM via SP9PKZ SC90SSA via SM7HZK
DM700BURG via DF1XC IQ7YU/P via IQ7YU (e) SD7W via DL2SWW
EA6/S55OO via S55OO IS0/S50P via S50P SV5/SM8C via SM0CMH
EM30H via UR4HWF IY4FGM via I4KMW T77LA via I4ZQS
EM7UT via UR7UT M/DJ1AA/M via DJ1AA T88FG via JR1EFG
EO30ROK via UW5RG OH0/PA0VHA via PA0VHA UI0L via RW0MM
EO30UC via UR4UC OP16WIRE via ON6NL ZM4G via ZL2IFB
EV30M via EW8OM PX36C via PY1MT
GJ/M0HZY via K0UU (d/L) PY2VOA via PY2AA (B)
(e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (*-B) DX's- Bureau
(O) OQRS only (C) ClubLog only (L) LoTW only * Do not send cards
PIRATE ALERT. "The Daily DX" reports: The ever-persistent Hassan the
pirate from Baghdad, Iraq, continues to plague the Amateur Radio bands.
This guy has been pirating and bootlegging multiple calls for several
years. He has been heard bootlegging the calls YI1HR, YI1H, YI1HRP and
YI1HI and pirating the calls YI1BGD, YI1IRQ, YI1DZ and most recently
TA7/YI1RZ. Unfortunately in Iraq there does not seem to be any enforce-
ment to take Hassan off the air, much less do anything about the sit-
uation. Therefore let's get the word out not to work or spot Hassan who
operates on 20 Meters SSB, usually around 14178-14188. In fact the best
policy is to ignore him completely on the air.
QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 9M0O (AS-051), A25UK, A91HI (AS-202), E21IZC,
F5MIW, FT4JA, SV1CEI, SV2GNC and UR5FA/MM
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 4S7GWG, 4S7RTG, JA8COE/6 (AS-056), PX8Z (SA-060),
VK5CE/6 (OC-243), VK6NAX/P (OC-164) and VP8ST
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: GA3YOR, JR2IOB, VK9DAC, VK9LC, XR0YJ
and ZL9HR
S7, SEYCHELLES. A group calling their operation "A-Sixpedition" will be
active as S79V from Villa Koket in the northeast Mahe Island (AF-024)
between July 1-10th. Operators mentioned are Paul/A65DR/G7SLP/KW4CM,
Joel/A65BX/N8XJ/JG1MBQ, Martin/A65DC/SA6MIW, Gerald/A65CB/DU1AZ, Obaid/
A61DJ and Keli/TF8KY. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB,
RTTY and PSK. They state, "If our location allows we will make an effort
in running 160m WSPR while not operating during nights." Their equipment
consists 2x Kenwood TS590 with ACOM 1010 amplifiers @ 400w. Antennas:
8 monoband antennas will be used, for 17-10m they will have 2 element
VDAs, 20m 3 element VDA, 30m 2 element phased array, 40m 2 element phased
array and 80m top loaded vertical. QSL via IZ8CLM. They will also upload
logs daily to ClubLog, LoTW, QRZ.com and eQSL.cc. For more details see:
http://www.a6dx.com/index.html
SV9, CRETE. Seppo OH1VR, will be active as SV9/OH1VR from Crete between
May 12-18th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using mainly CW. He states,
"It's a handbag trip with KX3 + Juma PA1000 + EFHW 80-10." QSL via his
home callsign direct only.
XR0Y, EASTER ISLAND. Jeff, K5WE, will be active as XR0YS from Hanga Roa,
Easter Island (SA-001), beginning May 25th through June 8th. Activity
will be on all bands, mostly CW with some RTTY, including an entry in
the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th). Subject to a reliable internet
connection, logs will be uploaded to ClubLog daily. Logs will be uploaded
to LoTW upon returning home. QSL via ClubLog OQRS or via K5WE.
XT, BURKINA FASO. Harald, DF2WO, is once again active as XT2AW from
Ouagadougou until May 15th. Activity will be holiday style on all bands
(depending on the propagation) using CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and JT65. QSL
via M0OXO, direct or OQRS .
YJ, VANUATU. Geoff, ZL3GA, will once again be active as YJ0GA from the
Benjor Beach Club on Efate Island (OC-035) between July 8-14th. Activity
will be on the beach from oceanfront villa. Operations will be on 40-10
meters using 100 watts into a an End Fed Half Wave vertical. QSL via his
home callsign, direct, by the Bureau, ClubLog's OQRS or LoTW (preferred).
ZA, ALBANIA (by ZA/OH2BH - April 28th ? May 2nd) [Press Release]. Memories
of rare DX: It was 1970 -- 46 years ago -- when ZA/OH2BH came on the air
for the first Albania DX activation. Some 860 QSOS were made in a serious
demonstration as Albania was on the top of all most-wanted lists.
That operation led to the first major Albania activation 21 years later
-- in 1991 -- as ZA1A, by a large multi-national group. There were also
several follow up operations by foreign operators, as well as an operation
by ZA1A students, such as Geni, ZA1B, who was the Government liaison for
ZA1A.
In 2003, a ham radio academic course, the first of its kind, was conducted
at the Technical University of Tirana and ZA1UT was established as a club
station. At the same time the contesting part of the group activated ZA1A
in a multi-multi on the Durres beach and won Europe.
Now Martti is returning to that same beach with many fond memories, and
he would like to contact some of the original 860 while he is there. Martti
will only be on 17/20m. He will also sit down with Geni, ZA1B, to recall
and treasure those memorable days.
So good days are now coming back.
ZD7, ST. HELENA ISLAND (ZD7VDE Postponed). Bill, G0VDE, reports: "I've
just received the disappointing news that the opening of St Helena airport
has been postponed. Following the recent 'implementation flight' it appears
there were issues with turbulence and windshear on approach to the runway
from the north. As a result of the data gathered and the conditions ex-
perienced, it has been decided that there is some additional work to be
done in order to ensure the safe operation of scheduled passenger flights
to and from St Helena Airport.
More information is available at:
http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/airport-opening-ceremony-postponed/
This is obviously disappointing but safety at a new airport is clearly
paramount. The dates of my operation will be later in the summer, and I
will let you know as soon as more information is available."
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Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1265
The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1265
BID: $OPDX.1265
May 9, 2016
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written/Sent From Strongsville, OH
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I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2MQP & DX Italia News, IW2NEF, OZ6OM & 50 MHz
DX News, RSGB IOTA Web Site, Sixitalia Weekly, VA3RJ & ICPO, and VHF-DX-
Portal (MMMonVHF) for the following DX information.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 1st/May, through Sunday, 8th/May there were 215 countries
active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S,
4X, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5W, 5Z, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6,
9Q, 9V, 9Y, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP,
CT, CT3, CU, CX, CY0, D2, D4, DL, DU, E4, E5/s, E6, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9,
EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FR, FW, FY, G,
GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HC8, HH, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL,
HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J3, J6, J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KH2, KH6,
KH8, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON,
OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PJ7, PY, PY0F, PZ, S0, S2, S5, S9, SM,
SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9, T32, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TR, TU,
TY, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9N, VP2E,
VP2V, VP8, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XT, XU, XZ, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS,
YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZD7, ZD8, 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".
4X68/4Z68, ISRAEL (Special Event). Operators Dov/4Z4DX and Amir/4X6TT
will be active as 4Z68DX and 4X68TT, respectively, to celebrate the 68th
anniversary of the Independence of Israel. QSL 4Z68DX via eQSL and 4X68TT
via eQSL or LoTW.
8P, BARBADOS (Early Announcement). Charles, 8P6ET, will be active as 8P1W
during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 29-30th) and CQWW DX CW Contest
(November 26-27th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via KU9C.
9H, MALTA. Mek, SQ3RX, will be active as 9H3SQ from Marsalforn, Gozo Island
(EU-023), between May 13-19th. Activity will be on 40-10 meters, possibly
80 meters (depends on the local antenna conditions) using CW and SSB. His
equipment is a Kenwood TS480Sat with 100 watts into a Fiberglass 10m pole
with Inverted Vee antennas. QSL via his home callsign, direct, by the
Bureau or ClubLog's OQRS.
9M0, SPRATLY. Operators James/9V1YC and Chris/ZS6EZ will operate from
Layang Layang in the Spratlys between May 8-15th. Activity will be on
80-20 meters using mostly CW, some RTTY and perhaps a little SSB. QSL
via ClubLog's OQRS. Direct and Bureau cards will be available. Those
requesting direct cards via the OQRS will get early LoTW uploads. The
complete logs will be uploaded in early 2017.
9M6, EAST MALAYSIA. The "425 DX News" reports that operators Hrane/
YT1AD/YT5A and Acim/YT3W will be visiting and active from the city of
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, between May 13-19th. Activity will be on 160-10
meters using CW and SSB. Callsigns and QSL routes were not provided.
9Q, DEM. REP. OF THE CONGO (DRC). Fernando, EA4BB, is expected to be
active again (possibly as 9Q6BB) from in Kinshasa, DRC, for up to 3
years. He is in DRC awaiting confirmation on his callsign. Look for
more information to be forthcoming.
D4, CAPE VERDE. Stephan, DL3GCS, is once again active as D44TS from
Mosteiros City, Fogo Island (AF-005), until May 10th. Activity is on the
HF bands and 6 meters. QSL via his home callsign.
DXCC NEWS. Dave, NN1N, ARRL Membership and Volunteer Programs Manager/DXAC
Staff Liaison/Field Services and Radiosport, reports that the following
have been approved for DXCC credit:
5A1AL ? Libya; All operations are good
E2, THAILAND. Members of the Thailand DX Association (HSDXA) will be
active as E2X during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th as a Multi-
Single/High-Power entry. QSL via LoTW or E20GMY. Operators mentioned are
Phot/E20GMY, Choon/E20HHK, Wat/E20MDN, Pong/E20QVD, Tony/E21IZC, Tana/
E27EK, Joe/HS0ZGQ, Paul/HS4DDQ, Wanlop/HS6MYW, Son/HS6NDK, Bunknite/
HS6RMY and Anusorn/HS8KVH. Visit the HSDXA FaceBook page or Web page at:
http://www.facebook.com/hsdxa
http://www.qsl.net/hsdxa/index1.htm
E4, PALESTINE (Reminder). Operators Jan/DL7JAN, Daniel/DL5YWM and Bodo/
DF8DX are expected to be active as E44QX from Jericho in the Westbank
between May 8-15th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using mainly CW,
but with some SSB and RTTY. They will be limited to 100 watts and will
use a Spiderbeam (20-10m) and verticals (80-30m) for antennas. QSL via
DF8DX, direct, by the Bureau or ClubLog's OQRS (direct/Bureau). Log will
be uploaded to LoTW after their DXpedition.
EA8, CANARY ISLANDS. Flavio, IW2NEF, will be active as EA8/IW2NEF from
Fuerteventura Island (AF-004) between July 11-25th. Activity will be
holiday style on the HF bands. QSL via IK2DUW.
FS, ST. MARTIN (Update). John, K9EL, will once again be active as FS/K9EL
from Orient Bay, St. Martin (NA-105, DIFO FS-001, WLOTA 0383, WW Loc. FK88)
between June 5-23rd. Activity will be holiday style on 80-6 meters (with
an emphasis on 6m when the band is open) using CW, SSB and RTTY. He will
be running 500 watts into a 3 element yagi on 6m, dipoles for 10-30m and a
vertical for 40-80m. John usually will operate on 60m if there is interest.
There will be daily uploads to ClubLog and LoTW. QSL via his home callsign
or on ClubLog's OQRS. His operating frequencies (except during contests)
will be announced in real time via Twitter at: https://twitter.com/FSK9EL
Requests for schedules can be sent via his QRZ.com E-mail address or his
Twitter account @FSK9EL. John will also monitor the ON4KST 50MHz Region 2
chat room to watch for 6 meter openings and plans to be active in the
ARRL VHF contest.
HAMVENTION NEWS.........
** Excerpts from the ARRL Web page
under "ARRL EXPO at Dayton Hamvention to Incorporate International
Interests":
"Visitors also may have cards checked to qualify for various JARL awards,
and, once you?ve completed an application ,
JARL representatives can issue some popular JARL awards (AJD, WAJA, ADXA)
on
the spot. JARL also will be accepting applications for the IARU Region
3 Operating Award ,
which will be sent to applicants after Hamvention. The New Zealand
Association of Transmitters administers this award."
"ARRL staff and DXCC volunteer card checkers will offer DXCC card
checking and award application processing. Use the Online DXCC tool
and save money on your application! Bring a printout of your appli-
cation, card list, and cards ? in the order entered into the Online
DXCC."
"ARRL members also may drop off QSL cards to be sent through the ARRL
Outgoing QSL Bureau. You must be an ARRL member to take advantage of
this service. Cards should be sorted by DXCC entity and be destined
to countries that host a QSL bureau."
HI, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Members of the La Loma Del Toro Contest Club
will be active as HI3TT during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th)
as a Multi-Single/Low-Power entry. Operators mentioned are Jamie/WP3A,
Lor/HI3Y, Tino/HI3CC, Felipe/NP4Z and Franky/HI3TT. QSL via LoTW.
IOTA NEWS..............
AS-066. Members of the Vladivostok Contest Club Team will be active
as UI0L from Reyneke Island, Asiatic Russia, during the RSGB
IOTA Contest (July 30-31st) as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via
RW0MM.
EU-008. Operators Gordon/GM7WCO, Bill/GM3ZRT, John/GM0DJG, Jason/
GM7VSB and Barry/GM3YEH will be active as GM0ADX/P from Isle
of Mull, Scotland, during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st)
as a Multi-Single/Island/Low-Power entry. QSL via GM0ADX.
EU-030. Operators Dirk/DL7DSW, Engelbert/DK2YA, Dietmar/DK5OPA and
Juergen/DO7LJ will be active as OZ0BO from Bornholm Island
between May 8-13th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using
SSB, PSK63 and RTTY. QSL via DL7DSW, direct, by the Bureau
or LoTW. For more details and updates, see: https://www.oz0bo.eu
EU-065. The F6KOP team are now active as TM77C from Ile Molene until
May 14th. Activity will be on 160-2 meters. QSL via F5MFV,
direct, by the Bureau or ClubLog's OQRS. Look for more details
and update at: http://www.molene2016.com
https://www.facebook.com/TM77C
EU-123. A joint operation with the members of the Sheffield & District
Wireless Society, Sheffield HF DX Group, Workshop Amateur Radio
Society and the 93 Contest Group will be active as GM5TO from
Isle of Arran, on the Seal Shore campsite, Kildonan (WW. Loc.
IO75KK) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st). Outside
the contest they will be active as GM2AS (Sheffield DX Group)
between July 28th-August 1st. QSL via G3PHO for both callsigns.
NO EQSL, NO LOTW and NO CLUBLOG. Operators mentioned are Peter/
G3PHO, David/G8EQD, YL Krystyna/2E0KSH, Steve/G0EAK, YL Sue/
M6XAK, David/M5DWI and John/G4LKD.
EU-148. Gil, F4FET, will be active as F4FET/P from Fort Brescou Island
(WLH LH-0500, ARLS FRA-015, DIFM ME-001) between June 3-5th.
Activity will be on 40-6 meters SSB only. He will use a FT-857
into a ground-plane and vertical dipoles. QSL via his home
callsign. For update, watch: https://www.facebook.com/f4fet
NA-126. Operators Fred/VE1FA, YL Helen/VA1YL, Alphonse/VO1NO, Wayne/
VE1BAB, Lowell/VY2OX, Rich/VA1CHP and Michel/VE2MM will be
active as VC1A from Bon Portage (Outer) Island, NS Province
South Group, during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st) as
a DXpedition entry. QSL via VA1YL.
OC-214. Andy, VK5MAV, will be active as VK5MAV/6 from Lacepede Island
sometime during September. At the moment, Andy's plans are to
stay there for 3 nights, may be 4 - depends on weather con-
ditions, boat/tides and financial achievements/donations.
Activity will be on 40/20/15 meters using an IC-7200 into a
Spiderbeam multi-band dipole and a homemade vertical for 40
meters. QSL via VK5MAV, direct or by the Bureau. Watch QRZ.com
for updates as well as for a mode survey (CW/SSB).
J7, DOMINICA. Howard, WB4WXE, will once again be active as J79XE from
Salisbury, Dominica (NA-101), between June 22nd and July 11th. Activity
will be on 40-6 meters with a focus on 6 meters. QSL via his home callsign.
KH2, GUAM. Operators Yoshiyuki/JF1TEU (AB2ST/KH2), Toshio (KG6WTW/KH2),
Toshimitsu (KB3LTB/KH2) and Yukiko/7K4TKB (AG6SL/KH2) will be active from
Guam Island (OC-026) between May 26-30th. Activity will mainly be on
40/20/15 meters using SSB. QSL all callsigns via JF1TEU or LoTW.
MJ, JERSEY. Kazunori, M0CFW/JK3GAD, will be active as MJ5Z during the
CQ WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th) 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.
PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (May 9-15th)....
May/09th HN May/12th AN May/14th HN
May/10th LN May/13th HN May/15th AN
May/11th 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.
Also, check out the VOACAP predication Web page at:
http://www.voacap.com/prediction.html
QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (May 8th)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
5P5CW via DL5SE PA65HSC via DL3LUM RP71TG via UA9APA
D44TS via DL3GCS PI35ETL via PA1CPA RP71TR via RX7M
DP65HSC via DL1VDL R16USA via RQ7L RP71V via UA0LBF
EG1MAR via EA1UVR R1945HS via RW6HS (d) RP71VL via RM6J
EM71V via UR2VA RP71AO via RZ5D RP71W via RN3OG
EV71K via EW8BQ RP71BL via UA3YY RP71WA via RV3YR
EW/R2DX via R2DX RP71DG via UA0LHS RT73SH via RL5G (d)
GX8HRC/A via G3SVK RP71GE via RC3G SK7K via SK7OA
IG9/LZ2SX via LZ2SX (L) RP71IZ via R4W T88RF via JJ2RCJ (d)
II1AD via IQ1AO RP71KF via RW4NW TM5FI via F5XX
II3TF via IV3IUM RP71MB via UA4S UN/RC1M/M via RV1CC
J43TR via SV3DCX RP71ML via RQ7L UP71G via UN0GL
JW9VKA via LA9VKA RP71ML via RQ7L V55DX via DO4DXA
LZ1867SEI via LZ1KCP RP71MV via RW3XZ W5/DJ8QP via DJ8QP
MM1LOL via M1REK RP71O via R2EA XV9NPS via JA2NPS (B)
OO2O via ON4LDI RP71OM via RC7LI ZA/IW2JOP via IW2HAJ
PA54ES via PA0ONH (B) RP71SD via RW0LD ZA/OK4MM via OK4MM
(e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (*-B) DX's- Bureau
(O) OQRS only (C) ClubLog only (L) LoTW only
TI0DX QSL ROUTES. Akihito, JR0AMD, reports that he has become the QSL
Manager for TI0DX (TI DX CLUB) for JA stations ONLY. QSL via ClubLog's
OQRS, DIRECT (SASE or SAE + 2 USDs), or JARL BUREAU. Please note that
the QSL route for Non-JA stations is Arnoldo, TI2SW. JR0AMD doesn't
QSL for non-JA stations.
YJ8R QSL ROUTE. Fred, NZ4DX, reports that he is now the QSL Manager
for Rod, YJ8RN.
QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: A45XR, A91HI, CE2MVF, DU1/YL3JM (OC-126), E41WT,
JH2MYN, RK7ORK, T88RF, UD4F, VK3WE and YV4KW/1 (SA-089)
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 3C7A, 5J0P, 5V7TH, 9M0O, C35US, D67GIA, EW8DX,
JT1CO, JT5DX, JV5A, TI5/JT1CO, VK9CK, VP8SGI, VP8STI, YB4IR/7 and YC8ROP
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: T30YP, YB1LZ, YB42SEA, YE0M, YE30P and
YE90PK
T8, PALAU. Operators Kenji/JH1BGH and Jiro/7K1HLJ will once again be
active as T88WI and T88WH, respectively, from VIP Guest Hotel (Free Radio
Room) on Koror Island (OC-009) between May 17-22nd. Specific bands and
modes were not provided. QSL T88WI via JH1BGH and T88WH via 7K1HLJ.
TN, CONGO (REPUBLIC OF) [Update]. Operators Philippe/F5MVB and Joel/F5AOW
will be active as TN2MP and TN2BJ, respectively, from Brazzaville between
May 15-23rd. Activity will be on 20-10 meters, possibly 40/30m (if there
is enough space), and using CW and SSB. QSL via their home callsigns,
direct or by the Bureau. Log will be uploaded to ClubLog after their
return home in France.
V4, ST. KITTS. John, W5JON/V47JA, informs OPDX that he will once again
be active as V47JA from his vacation home in Calypso Bay, St. Kitts
(NA-104, WW Loc. FK87SG), located 200 feet from the Caribbean Sea, between
June 14th and July 15th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters (incl. 60m)
using SSB. He will also be active during the IARU HF World Championship
Contest (July 9-10th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. Equipment is a Ken-
wood TS-590S and Elecraft KPA500 Amplifier. Antennas include: a 80-10m
Multi-band Dipole, and metal roof mounted S9, 18' and 31' Verticals
and 3 element Yagi for 6m. ALL QSLs go to W5JON direct or via LoTW. NO
Bureau QSLs.
VP8, FALKLAND ISLANDS. Operators Dave/VP8CLE and Carol/VP8DKW will be
activating some of the islands in the Falklands for 3 weeks sometime
in January/February 2017. Dave states:
* Accommodation booked and confirmed.
* 1 week at The Rookery, Saunders Island, West Falkland - Hoping to
go portable, maybe even mobile, for SOTA/GFF activity.
* 1 week at Bleaker Island - No SOTA on this Island - Awaiting con-
firmation of any GFF number(s).
* 1 week in Stanley - Hoping to be mobile and or portable to activate
SOTA, GFF and Cape Pembroke LH on East Falkland.
* Equipment: Kenwood TS480S AT - Fishing pole vertical - 80 to 10 mtrs.
* I would take more equipment but the cost of excess baggage is quite
expensive.
VQ9, CHAGOS ISLANDS. Randy, WW6RG, is expected once again to be active
as VQ9RA from Diego Garcia [BIOT] (AF-006) later this month (May 25-30th).
Activity will be QRP, sporadic and when time permits on 20/17/15 meters
using SSB. He provided OPDX with the following schedule:
May 25th -- 1200-1630z May 30th -- 1500-1730z
May 26th -- 0400-0900z
He uses a Yaesu FT-817nd (w/5w) with a EARCHI 35' end fed wire antenna
and a small ALEX-LOOP Magnetic loop. QSL via his home callsign.
YN3, NICARAGUA. Ilias, TG9IIN/K4TI, will be active as YN3/TG9IIN from
Leon until the end of July. Activity will be on 40/20/15/10 meters using
SSB and the Digital modes, with a dipole and a 100 watt HF transceiver.
QSL via TG9IIN direct only.
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From: kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org (Tedd Mirgliotta (KB8NW))
Date: Sun, 15 May 2016 12:11:00 -0400
Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1266
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SB DX @ WW < KB8NW $OPDX.1266
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1266
The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1266
BID: $OPDX.1266
May 16, 2016
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written/Sent From Strongsville, OH
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,
WK3N, N4AA & QRZ DX, W4DN, N6NO, WB6RSE, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m DX News,
N0TG, 2E0SQL, 9A6AA, CX3AN, DL1SBF, DL7UXG & The DX News Letter, DU1AV,
DxCoffee.com, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, ES1CW, F5NQL, F5PFP, F6AJA & Les
Nouvelles DX, G0GDA, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2MQP & DX Italia News,
IK7JWY, JA1XGI, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, RSGB IOTA Web Site, Sixitalia
Weekly, VA3RJ & ICPO, VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) and VU2PTT for the following
DX information.
** SPECIAL NOTE FROM EDITOR (By KB8NW): There will not be an OPDX Bulletin
next week and "possibly the week after". I will be attending the Dayton
HamVention. "IF" I receive a major announcement, I will probably send
out a special bulletin. However, PLEASE continue to send your DX
information. You never know what I might do....
See you in Dayton! 73 de Tedd KB8NW
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 8th/May, through Sunday, 15th/May there were 215 countries
active. Countries available: 1S, 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O,
4S, 4U1I, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5R, 5T, 5W, 5Z, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K,
9M2, 9M6, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C9, CE,
CE0Y, CE0Z, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, CY0, D2, D4, DL, DU, E4,
E5/s, E6, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY,
EZ, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FR, 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, J3, J6, J8, JA, JD/o,
JT, JX, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, KH8, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ,
OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PY,
PY0F, PZ, S0, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG,
TI, TK, TR, TT, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, V8,
VE, VK, VP2E, VP8, VP8/s, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XT, XU, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ,
YL, YN, YO, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZD7, ZD8, 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".
4T, PERU (Attention WPX Hunters!). Tony, OA4DX, will be using the special
callsign and prefix, 4T4T, during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th)
as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via OA4DX, direct (NO IRCs)
or by the Bureau. NO LoTW or eQSL.
9H, MALTA. Operators Orazio/IT9BTI, Taka/JH3FUK, Ikuo/JA3TJA, Ichiro/
JA3QWN and Mars/JA3FVJ will be active as 9H3G from Malta between June
28th and July 4th. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters using
CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. Antennas will be Spiderbeam, Vertical and Dipole.
QSL via JH3FUK and ClubLog.
A3, TONGA. Hiro, JA6WFM, is now active as A31MM from Nuku 'alofa, the
capital city of Tonga (OC-049), until the end of the year 2017. Activity
will be on 160-6 meters using a TS-480 into a long-wire with ICOM AH-2
for 160-10m, HB9CV for 15m and a 4 element beam for 6m. Look for him to
be in the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-
Power entry. QSL via EA5GL or LoTW.
CR2, AZORES. Kim, OH6KZP, will be active as CR2X during the CQWW WPX CW
Contest (May 28-29th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via
OH2BH.
CY9C, ST. PAUL ISLAND DXPEDITION (Press Release). Randy, N0TG, sent out
the following CY9C August DXpedition update on May 10th [edited]: Additional
operators have been added to the DXpedition team and assigned to the North-
east Point site. This brings the total number of operators to 11. Joining
the team are the following: Lee/WW2DX, who will include 2 Meter EME,
Satellite, and 6 meters to the DXpedition operation. RTTY from this
site will be provided by Pat/N2IEN, and Ray/W2RE will be adding to the
SSB operation. This completes the staffing for 11 operators total. The
Northeast Site with 5 operators assigned and Atlantic Cove 6 operators.
All pre-DXpedition donors that work us will receive a QSL automatically
without any request required. Just a small way for us to say ?thank you?.
PayPal or Credit Card process is available via .
We will be using ClubLog and the logs will be uploaded in real-time and
will be available for viewing.
D6, COMOROS. Operators Petr/OK1BOA, Pavel/OK1GK, Pavel/OK1FPS, Rudolf/
OK2ZA and David/OK6DJ will be active as D66D from Comoros Islands (AF-007)
during the second half of September. Activity will be on 160-10 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via OK6DJ, ClubLog's OQRS (direct, by the
Bureau, LoTW) and eQSL. For more details and updates, see:
http://www.cdxp.cz
DAYTON HAMVENTION NEWS.........
* DAYTON HAMVENTION DX HOSPITALITY SUITE. The Northern Ohio DX Association
(along with Janeen Hire, W8ZET) will once again sponsor a Hospitality
Suite (20th year) at this year's Dayton HamVention. It will be in Suite
1011 on the 10th floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings (Look for signs!). All DXers/Contesters are welcome.
Munchies and refreshments will be available. Come and meet the members
and friends of NODXA.
* ARRL DX LOG ARCHIVE INVITES SUBMISSIONS AT DAYTON HAMVENTION -- From
the ARRL Web page: "The ARRL DX Log Archive has invited anyone planning
to attend Dayton HamVention? to submit hard copy DX logbooks at the
show for inclusion in the archive. A major donation from noted DXer
Kan Mizoguchi, JA1BK, to the ARRL Second Century Campaign is supporting
?The DX Log Archive Endowed by JA1BK,? as it?s officially known." Read
the complete details on the ARRL Web page at:
http://www.arrl.org/news/view/arrl-dx-log-archive-invites-submissions-at-dayton-hamvention
UPDATES BY TIM DUFFY.....
* Contest University Dayton (10th year) is 100 % filled this year.
Those not attending CTU can watch selected sessions of CTU via LIVE
Ustream thanks to Icom America. Go to the Contest University homepage
and click on the Icom button this coming Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM
EDT. http://contestuniversity.com
The live streams will be recorded and posted to You Tube after Dayton.
* To see the list of presentations for the Dayton Antenna and Contest
forums, please go to the Contest Super Suite web site and click on
"Contest Related Events" -- http://contestsupersuite.com
* Tickets are still available for the Friday night TOP BAND DINNER
http://topbanddinner.com
* The Spurious Emissions Band performance at 10 PM EDT Friday night will
be LIVE streamed thanks to Icom and DX Engineering. Go to the Contest
Super Suite web site and click on the Icom button on the left side.
http://contestsupersuite.com
* The live stream will be recorded and posted to You Tube after Dayton.
* The 24th Annual Contest Dinner is also sold out (first time ever),
however selected segments of the Contest Dinner will be LIVE streamed
thanks to Icom and DX Engineering. You will be able to see the induction
ceremony for the CQ Contest Hall of Fame, and you will be able to see
John, W2GD's keynote talk live. Go to the Contest Dinner web site on
Saturday evening starting at 6:30 PM EDT and click on the Icom button
for Ustream TV. http://contestdinner.com
The live stream will be recorded and posted to You Tube after Dayton.
* Thanks to Scott, KA9FOX for making our web sites work great!
73, Tim K3LR
DX25, PHILIPPINES (Special Event). Members of the DX1HAM team will be
active as DX25MP between June 10-12th. Activity is to commemorate the
25th anniversary of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo, the second biggest
volcanic eruption in the 20th Century. There were 847 lives lost during
this tragic event. Operations will be on various bands and modes. Operators
mentioned are DU1AV, DU1DG, DU1SVZ, DU1SDT, DW1SVY, DU1JC, DI1BP, DU1LC,
DV3KWN, DU1VCR, DU1WBX and DU3NB. QSL via direct (see QRZ.com) or by the
Bureau. For more details, see their FaceBook pages at:
https://www.facebook.com/1705044969724100/photos/pb.1705044969724100.-2207520000.1463254785./1786542771574319/?type=3
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ham-Radio-Emergency-Communications-Group-Inc/1705044969724100
https://www.facebook.com/1705044969724100/photos/pcb.1785372418358021/1785372155024714/?type=3
https://www.facebook.com/1705044969724100/photos/pcb.1785372418358021/1785372151691381/?
E2, THAILAND. Members of the HSDXA Team will be active as E2X from Thai-
land between June 3-5th. Activity will depend on propagation. Look for
activity possibly in the Seanet Contest. QSL via E20GMY or LoTW.
E5, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS. Frank, VK3ADT, is expected to be active as E51ADT
from Lagoon Breeze Villas on Rarotonga Island (OC-013) for about the next
two weeks. Activity will be holiday style on various bands using his
Kenwood TS-50 into a mobile single band vertical with traps. He may
also operate from E51AND's QTH. QSL via his home callsign.
FY, FRENCH GUIANA. Gerard, F6CKD, is once again active as FY/F6CKD from
Montabo Beach until May 15th. Activity has been mainly on 20/17 meters
using an IC-706, w/tuner, into a wire antenna. QSL FY/F6CKD via F6CKD.
GB90, ENGLAND (Special Event). Members of the Virtual Amateur Radio Club
(MX0VRC) will be active as GB90QB from the small village in east Kent
(JO01ih, WAB TQ86) between June 9-13th. Activity is celebrate the Queen
Elizabeth's 90th Birthday, and operations will be running on SSB and the
Digital modes on various band which are open. QSL via eQSL only.
H4, SOLOMON ISLANDS. Roly, ZL1BQD is now active as H44RR from Guadalcanal
Island (OC-047) and Munda Island (OC-149) in the Solomon Islands until
May 25th. Activity will be on the HF Bands using mostly JT65 with some
CW. Equipment is an Elecraft KX3 transceiver with wire antennas. QSL via
his home callsign.
I, ITALY. Berkin, TA3J, will be active as I/TA3J from Rome between July
12-17th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, including the 17/12 meters,
using SSB and FM. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.
IOTA NEWS..............
AS-043. Kai, JH1LMD, will be active as JH1LMD/1 from Hachijo Island
between May 19-21st. Activity will be holiday style on 40/20/
15/10 meters, possibly other bands, using CW and RTTY. This
operation is subject to change in bad WX or other conditions.
QSL via JH1LMD direct. No LoTW. No eQSL.
AS-125. Members of the HSDXA Team will be active as E2X from Chang
Island, Thailand, between July 29th and August 3rd. Activity
will be focused on 80-40 meters. They also will be in the
RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st) as a Multi-1/Island entry.
QSL via E20GMY or LoTW.
AS-201. Members of the TRAK Radio Club (YM1KD) will be active as TC0TC
from Sivriada Island between May 23-25th. Activity will be on
all HF bands. QSL via YM1KD.
EU-090. (Update) Members of the Coburg DX Group (CODXG) will be active
as 9A8DXG from Palagru?a Island (IOCA CI-084, WLOTA LH-0057,
CLH-100) between May 28th and June 4th. Operators mentioned
are Franjo/9A2MF, Mladen/9A2NA, Emir/9A6AA, Heinz/DC5WW,
Manfred/DD0NM, Sascha/DH6TJ, Robert/DK2RO, Anton/DL8AW and
Thilo/DL9NBJ. Activity will mainly be on CW/SSB and on 80-2
meters (they will also try to do some EME on 2m). They will
have a real-time logbook on their Web site. QSL via DL8AW
(OQRS preferred, by the Bureau or direct). They do not collect
QSL cards, so please use the OQRS system on their Web site to
save paper. For more information about their expedition to
Palagru?a, please visit their Web sites at:
http://www.codxg.org
http://qrznow.com/9a8dxg-palagruza-island-eu-090
EU-120. Members of the Addiscombe Amateur Radio Club will once again
be active as G4ALE/P from the Isle of Wight during the RSGB IOTA
Contest (July 30-31st) as a Multi-1/DXpedition/Low-Power entry.
Operators mentioned are Peter/G3SJX, Steve/G3UFY, Mike/G3VYI
and Dave/G7RAU. They will be using wire antennas. QSL via G3VYI.
EU-120. DXPEDITION WRAP-UP [edited]: MX0VRC (Virtual ARC) May 2016 Trip
to Isle of Lundy by Keith/M0KJA, Mark/G0GQT and Nigel/G0GDA -- It was
?all systems go? from our end - we drove through the night on Sunday 1st
May and arrived in Ilfracombe at 08.00am in plenty of time to sail to
Lundy Island at 10.00. Having parked the 2 cars outside the Check In
Office at the harbor, we were informed that ?due to force 6 winds in
the Bristol channel there would be no sailing that day?! The receptionist
said that she would try to obtain a substitute form of transport in the
form of a helicopter but there was no way all our gear (20 items) would
be coming with us. The best she could do was to send the equipment by
boat on the Wednesday...!! Great....no equipment no DXpedition. After a
lot of begging, pleading and grovelling the three of us and our equipment
arrived safely altogether by chopper on Lundy. I cannot praise the ladies
enough from the Ilfracombe office for their help.
We set up one station and following a great meal at the pub, we managed
to get on the air the first evening making around a hundred contacts but
having been up for about 40 hours we soon ?hit the hay?. The island runs
on generated power which runs from 06.00hrs until midnight so torches are
needed for night time toilet visits. Following another MC Eruption the
band conditions were so flat that you would need an iron to make them
any flatter. On Tuesday we put up the rest of the aerials ? 80m & 40m
straight dipoles, 20m sloper, a 9 element tonna and the 2nd vertical
dipole which meant that all stations were up and running. We had made
choke baluns out of FT240-61 ferrites for fitting aerial end and bought
by-pass filters from ML&S where Richard, Tony and Steve had been their
usual helpful selves. Someone had switched off 10m,12m 15m and 40m so we
had limited bands to work with due apparently to yet another solar flare
just for good measure.
Mark went on the 2m UKAC contest on Tuesday evening and absolutely
smashed it with a score of more than one million points.
On 20m PSK came to the rescue when the going became even harder but
we did have an opening on Tuesday and again on Thursday on 40m where we
had the pileups and worked many U.K. stations which was great. Friday
brightened up on 20m and several busy times were had but by late after-
noon we had to start dismantling the aerials and equipment. We just
left a vertical dipole up for a little operating early doors on Saturday
morning before vacating the cottage at 09.00 and sailing back to the main-
land in the afternoon.
There was a lot of interest in our little venture including an email
from a station in Antarctica saying they had seen us on the cluster and
been trying to call us but couldn?t make it so they wished us all the
best.
The weather was great and we had wall to wall sunshine every day and
the contacts we didn?t get were made up with pints at the bar. Whilst
the prime objective was the DXpedition, we wanted a holiday as well
so a little sunbathing was thrown in for good measure. Lundy is a small
but excellent place where the natives are both helpful and friendly and
the food is good, but don?t expect television, internet or mobile phone
coverage as there ain?t none.
Would we go again ? you bet we would.
73?s de Mark, Keith and Nigel TU dit dit.
EU-123. Members of the Camb-Hams will be active as GS3PYE/P from the
Isle of Arran on the west part of the island near Balliekine
(IO75HO) between May 22-29th. Activity will be on the HF bands,
6/4/2m, and the satellites. The location on the island favors
the South/West/North as there's a hill to the east, but hope-
fully that will not limit them. Peter, 2E0SQL, reports: "We'll
be taking along an ICOM IC-910, Wimo X-Quads, Preamps and Yaesu
G-5500 rotator all controlled by our favorite bit of software
SatPC32 for backup. I'll have my FT-817 and Arrow, but this kit
hasn't let us down yet for the last few trips." They plans to
operate on all satellites both FM/SSB/CW, if you want a CW QSO
you'll need to contact them as Peter will need to find a suitable
CW operator. Peter will try to post regular updates on Twitter
either using his own account @2e0sql or the groups account @g3pye
and also posting updates on their Web site at:
http://dx.camb-hams.com
NA-036. Alan, G0TPH, will be active as VE7/G0TPH/P from Vancouver Island
during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st) as a Single-Op/QRP
entry. QSL via LoTW.
NA-085. By the time you read this, Bruce, K5TEN, will once again be
active as K5TEN/P from Dog Island (WW. Loc. EL79), Florida,
until May 20th. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using CW,
SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and JT65. QSL via K5TEN.
NA-172. Cezar, VE3LYC, announced that he will be active from Cooper
Island in early August 2016. An interesting link on the island
can be viewed at: http://cooperisland.org
OC-213. Operators Yudin/YB8OUN, Budi/YC8OBM, Freike/YC8NFK, Zulkarnain/
YD8MGN and Ilham/YD8POH are now active as homecall/p from Poat
Island until 2359z May 15th. Activity will be on 40/20/17/15
meters. QSL via YB8RW.
SA-042. Members of the PARA DX Group will once again
be active as PX8K, but this time from Caviana de Dentro Island
between July 27-31st. Activity will include the RSGB IOTA
Contest (July 30-31st). Activity will be on the HF bands and
6 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. Operators mentioned
are Hemeterio/PU8WHJ, Renner/PY7RP, Luc/PY8AZT, Jaime/PY8FML
and Ren/PY8WW. QSL via PY8WW or the OQRS.
J5, GUINEA-BISSAU. Operators Alfeo/I1HJT, Silvano/I2YSB, Vinicio/IK2CIO,
Angelo/IK2CKR, Marcello/IK2DIA, Stefano/IK2HKT and Mac/JA3USA will be
active from Bijagos Archipelago (Bissagos Islands) IOTA Group (AF-020),
Guinea Bissau, sometime mid-November. Callsign(s) has not been announced
yet. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Suggested
frequencies are:
CW - 1826, 3530, 7025, 10115, 14030, 18068, 21030, 24890 and 28030 kHz
SSB - 3750, 7090, 14260, 18155, 21310, 24970 and 28480 kHz
RTTY - 21083 kHz
6m - 50102/CW and 50123/SSB
QSL via I2YSB direct only. QSLs for direct, LoTW and by the Bureau
will be available via the OQRS on their Web page. Logs will be posted
to LoTW about 6 months after the conclusion of the DXpedition. Look
for more details, updates and a "Needs Survey" at:
http://www.i2ysb.com/idt/index.php?option=com_content&view=featured&Itemid=101
NP2, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. Yuriy, N2TTA, will once again be active from
here as NP2P during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th) as a Single-
Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via LoTW.
P4, ARUBA. John, W2GD, will be active as P44W from Aruba (SA-036) during
the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 24-25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power
entry. He will be there between May 28-29th. Operations outside of the
contest will be on 160/80m and 30/17/12 meters as time permits. Watch
160m on the hour and 80m on the half hour. QSL via LoTW or direct to N2MM,
Bureau cards are no longer accepted as of 12/31/2013. Logs will be loaded
on LoTW upon his return to the USA.
PACIFIC TOUR. Bert, CX3AN, will activate three islands in the Pacific
during the month of June. His tentative schedule is as follows:
June 2-7th -- Majuro Atoll (OC-029), Marshall Islands; callsign V72HA
June 7-9th -- Chuuk Island (OC-011), Micronesia; callsign V63AN
June 9-14th -- Koror Island (OC-009), Palau; callsign T88AN
Activity from all islands will be holiday style on 40-6 meters using
CW and SSB. QSL via EB7DX.
PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (May 16-22nd)....
May/16th AN May/19th HN May/21st HN
May/17th AN May/20th HN May/22nd AN
May/18th 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.
Also, check out the VOACAP predication Web page at:
http://www.voacap.com/prediction.html
QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (May 13th)
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3Z0R via SP9SX IB7DX via IK7JWX SN55KCW via SP2KCW
4X/K5AC via K5AC IR8P via IZ8FWN (d) SO8FH via PA0F
9A50CBM via 9A1CBM J68GU via DL7VOG SX193A via SV3GLL
9A702AA via 9A2AA KH8/KC0W via KC0W (d) SZ8S via M0SCG
CP4BT via DJ2BW & (L) MJ/ON4RSX via ON4RSX T6EU via AK4JK (d)
DL1516BIER via DK2HM PG150N via PA7DA T88QR via JJ1DQR
E44QX via DF8DX R1566O via R2EA TM60GW via F5PCX (B)
EA6/PA2CHR via PA2CHR R16BLR via R6DG TM77C via F5MFV
FM/DL7VOG via DL7VOG RP71TT via R3RAO YP3A via YO3ND
GM/DH5JBR/P via DH5JBR RT73SK via RL5G (d) Z61KR via 9A1R
(e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (*-B) DX's- Bureau
(O) OQRS only (C) ClubLog only (L) LoTW only
PIRATE ALERT. Prasad, VU2PTT, reports, "Recent CW operations spotted
on the cluster indicate the call of old-timer Ganesh VU2TS is being
pirated. Spots show Ganesh being heard and worked in EU and USA around
0400-0500z - that is a period of time when there is absolutely no
propagation on any band to USA. I spoke with Ganesh yesterday on the
phone and he mentioned he is aware of the situation now. He is mostly
QRV on JT65 and PSK these days."
VK0EK QSL Preview! https://vk0ek.org/2016/05/14/vk0ek-qsl-preview
This is the DIRECT QSL, and it is the deluxe QSL card. They will start
going out in June. The bureau cards are two sided and have the front
picture and the logo?s on the back. They will go out after the direct
cards.
QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: G0ORH, JD1BOI (OC-031), M3I, PY0F/PY7RP, TA2DX
(EU-186), VP9/W6PH, YB8XM/P (OC-070) and YB8XM/P (OC-076)
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 4W/DJ2EH, 5J0P, A25UK, JA0RQV/6Y5, JW/DL7DF,
K3IMD, P4/WJ2O, PJ7/WJ2O, PW0FN, S9BK, TO2EE, VP8SGI and YN/WJ2O
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 5B/R2GM, 7O2A, 7O6T, C7A, HC2AO, HC2ANT/8,
EA8DBM, R2FAD, R7AL, R7AL/0, R0QA/A, R25AFG, R27SBZ, R120R, R2015KK,
R2015L, RA2FM, RA2FV, RG5A, RN5AA, RP70WK, RU55IA, RW110RAEM, RX6CB/MM,
RW110RAEM, SV9/R2DX, TK/SP7VC, UA1AAE/AM, UE11MM, UE70KRM, UF0A, UI3A/7
and V26DZ
T31, CENTRAL KIRIBATI (Update). The Perseverance DX Group
will activate Central Kiribati (Kanton Island) [OC-043] as T31W, currently
on Clublog's number 22 most wanted, sometime in late 2017. They will sail
to the island using the Evohe again. Subject to licensing and landing
formalities, it is expected a team of up to 11 operators will be on the
island for up to 12 days. Initial discussions with a boat owner/skipper
are scheduled to begin soon. Operators mentioned are Pista/HA5AO (Co-Team
Leader), Gene/K5GS (Co-Team Leader), Les/W2LK (Co-Team Leader), Heye/DJ9RR,
Laci/HA0NAR, Glenn/KE4KY, Kevin/K6TD, Arnie/N6HC, Steve/W1SRD, Mike/WA6O
and Ricardo/PY2PT. Pilot stations are Chris/HA5ZA (Chief), Andre/V51B (AF),
Alex/4L5A (AS and pilot for Russian speaking countries), Tomi/HA8RT, Hiroo/
JA1WSX (JA), Jonathan/W6GX (NA), Luke/VK3HJ (OC) and Cesar/PY2YP (SA).
Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Suggested fre-
quencies are:
CW - 1826.5, 3523, 7010, 10110, 14023, 18069, 21023, 24891 and 28023 kHz
SSB - 7090, 14185, 18130, 21285, 24955 and 28485 kHz
RTTY - 7045, 10142, 14080, 18100, 21080, 24910 and 28080 kHz
QSLs will be available on their OQRS (recommended) on the T31W DX-
pedition's Web page for direct, Bureau cards and LoTW. Direct requests
via mail are 5 USDs (see details on the Web page). For more details and
updates, see: http://t31w.com
TZ, MALI. Laurent, F5IXR, is now active as TZ5XR from Kidal until June
2nd. Activity will be on all HF bands using mainly CW. Equipment is a
Kenwood TS570D into a G5RV antenna. QSL via F5MXH or LoTW.
V6, MICRONESIA (Canceled). Operators Sho/JA7HMZ and Masahiko/JA7EPO, who
were expected to be active as V63DX and V63IX, respectively, from Pohnpei
Island (OC-010) between June 17-25th, have canceled their operation. No
reason given.
VK9L, LORD HOWE ISLAND. Merv, N6NO, will be celebrating his 80th birthday
by returning to Lord Howe Island (OC-004) between May 21-29th. He will
be operating as VK9OL with 100 watts, a Force-12 Sigma-40XKR vertical dipole
on 40-10 meters, primarily CW and with a focus on the 30/17/12m bands. QSL
to N6NO direct, by the Bureau or LoTW. [PLEASE NOTE that there may be other
VK9s active during this period such as Norfolk Island [another separate
DXCC entity]. VK9NT (see OPDX.1250), VK9PAS (see OPDX.1253) and possibly
others to name a few.]
VK9N, NORFOLK ISLAND. Tim, NL8F, will once again be active from Norfolk
Island (OC-005) between May 24th and June 3rd, using the callsign VK9NF.
Activity will be mainly on 17/12 meters using SSB, RTTY and PSK. His
equipment is an IC-7300 with a small amp into a vertical. QSL via K8NA.
VK9N, NORFOLK ISLAND. Jim, VK3PC, will be active as VK9PC from Norfolk
Island (OC-005) starting May 24th for about 14 days while attending the
"Wireless Institute of Australia" (WIA) annual general meeting/events
between May 27-29th. Activity will only be SSB. QSL via VK3PC, direct
or by the Bureau. ADDED NOTE: Look for VK9WI and VI9ANZAC to also be
used during the WIA event from Norfolk Island. See details about these
stations on the WIA Web page at: http://www.wia.org.au/joinwia/wia/2016agm
XU7, CAMBODIA (PRESS RELEASE #2) [edited]. The international MDXC team
is working hard to prepare the set-up for the new DXpedition from Cambodia
with the callsign XU7MDC. They will be on air between November 4-14th,
2016. The official Web site is now online at: http://www.mdxc.org/xu7mdc
They planned, as usual, to operate 24 hours a day with 5 stations from
the beach of Sihanoukville with the main focus on the low bands and the
Digital modes. Antonio, IZ8CCW (leader), and Gabriele, I2VGW (co-leader
of the team), will share this new adventure with 18 other operators from
five different countries.
ZL7, CHATHAM ISLAND. Haru, JA1XGI, will be active as ZL7/JA1XGI from
Chatham Islands (OC-038) between November 24th and December 1st. Activity
will probably be on 160-10 meters, including the 30/17/12m bands, using
mainly CW with some RTTY, JT65 and PSK. Equipment is an IC-7300 into two
different verticals. He also plans to be in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November
26-27th). QSL via JA1XGI, direct, by the Bureau or LoTW.
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CORRECTION TO OPDX.1266. The callsign under Marshall Islands should
read V73HA (not V72HA). The item should read as follows:
PACIFIC TOUR. Bert, CX3AN, will activate three islands in the Pacific
during the month of June. His tentative schedule is as follows:
June 2-7th -- Majuro Atoll (OC-029), Marshall Islands; callsign V73HA
June 7-9th -- Chuuk Island (OC-011), Micronesia; callsign V63AN
June 9-14th -- Koror Island (OC-009), Palau; callsign T88AN
Activity from all islands will be holiday style on 40-6 meters using
CW and SSB. QSL via EB7DX.
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Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin #1266.1
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Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin No. 1266.1
The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Special Bulletin No. 1266.1 (Dayton HamVention)
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May 20, 2016
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written Mostly in Strongsville, Ohio
Sent from Dayton, Ohio
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet
Clusters Network, W2VU & CQ Communications, Inc., AA5AU, K5GS, N7NG,
K8GI, K8YSE, IK0FTA and JA3USA for the following DX information.
1A0KM PIRATE ACTIVITIES. Sergio, IK0FTA, QSL Manager of 1A0KM (S.M.O.M),
reports to all DX hams/community that all activities from the station
1A0KM are published in advance and are available on their QRZ.com page
as well as in the major DX bulletins. Recently some stations have been
PIRATING the 1A0KM callsign and have made a dozen QSOs. Sergio states,
[edited] "Please don't waste your time trying to work pirates and - over
all - save your money and don't waste your time in sending QSL cards if
the activity hasn't been published before hand on our QRZ.com page; I'm
very sad to reply to many of you: 'sorry it was a pirate' ... so if you
don't see our "publicly announcement" of activities on our QRZ.com page,
consider those transmissions were made by pirates."
2016 ASIA PACIFIC DX CONVENTION (APDXC Press Release). Hello, Fellow
DX-ers and Contesters! -- We are pleased to announce that the quasi-
biennial Asia Pacific DX Convention (APDXC) will be held this year on
November 11-13 in Osaka, Japan.
As previous attendees know, in addition to the usual presentations on
recent DX-peditions, technical sessions, DX dinners and so forth, we will
also have the opportunity to join a tour at the Icom factory and partic-
ipate in a technical session led by the Icom HF radio design team.
And don't forget, APDXC is the only amateur radio event in Japan where
all the programs are conducted in English!
During the hours of the Icom factory tour, the non-ham members of your
party will have the opportunity for a day of guided sightseeing and
exploring in the Osaka-Kyoto-Nara area.
We look forward to seeing you at the APDXC 2016, and we appreciate
your introducing this convention to your DX/contest club members. For
more details, please visit the APDXC website at: http://www.apdxc.org
For convention updates, check our website often, or send an email to
subscribe to the APDXC newsletter.
APDXC Committee / JA3USA
2016 DIGITAL MODE MOST NEEDED DXCC ENTITIES SURVEY RESULTS. Don, AA5AU,
sent out the following announcement: I am very happy to announce the
results of the 2016 Digital Mode Most Needed DXCC Entities Survey.
Thank you to all the digital operators who took part in the survey.
It was a huge success. The survey had 716 participants and double the
number entries from the last survey in 2011.
Also thanks to fellow team members Ed/W0YK and Larry/K8UT in helping
conduct the survey. The survey home page is located here:
http://www.aa5au.com/rtty/digital-most-needed-dxcc-entities
We hope you enjoy the survey. -- 73, Don AA5AU, Ed W0YK & Larry K8UT
4L, GEORGIA. Operator Vaho, 4L8A, will be active during the CQWW WPX CW
Contests (May 28-29th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m) entry. QSL via
K1BV or LoTW.
5W, SAMOA. Tom, KC0W, will be active as 5W0COW from Samoa starting around
June 15th (for about a month). Activity will be basically the same as his
recent KH8/KC0W operation 160-6 meters, CW only, and 500 watts to vertical
antennas over salt water. Operations in all major CW contests. QSL via his
home callsign direct. ABSOLUTELY NO LoTW or BUREAU.
70TH ANNIVERSARY RETRO-DXPEDITION TO MADEIRA ISLANDS, CT3BH [edited].
-- QRV May 20-23rd, 2016 -- GOING BACK TO THE YEARS OF THE PAST WHEN
IT WAS ALL DIFFERENT, BY OH2BH -- While searching for those rare young
DXing souls, Martti, OH2BH has decided to bring back and treasure those
great people and locations that once introduced him to joy, provided
learning, and urged him to look at the world from a missionary DXing
perspective. Rare and distant locations always affect visiting DXers,
compelling them to view this wonderful world and its differences in a
new way. Rare and new countries are typically rare for a reason.
http://www.qrz.com/db/OH2BH
Martti?s 2016 anniversary journey will take him to many of those original
locations, allowing you to refresh your memories at the other end of the
radio circuit. The ensuing year may even bring something new: DXing re-born
every morning as the Palos Verdes Sun Dancers commence their rituals of
bringing back radio propagation to those who Deserve. The Deserving is
here spelled with a capital D.
So, join the bandwagon in Madeira! Use the password ?QBH70? to put the
pileup on hold and share one of your memories right on the spot. At the
ripe age of 70 or more it is wonderful to have those ancient years return
just like yesterday. This mode of DXing is called RETRO DXpeditioning.
BH-SH AWARD (Back Home - Sweet Home) -- After CT3BH, there will be more.
Dotting the world is the greatest pastime of DXers, even though returning
to one?s sweet home tends to beat such dotting. Qualifying for the BH-SH
award is a 14-dot mission: each country with OH2BH operating alone and/or
as part of a group during 2016 gives you 1 point, whereas working Martti
at his home gives you 5 points ? you need 10 countries to qualify. Good
luck in your hunt for the BH-SH award! Activities so far in 2016 include
CU2KG/CR2X, Z68BH/Z60A, and ZA/OH2BH. ? de OH2BH
CQ ANNOUNCES 2016 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES (Press Release, Date May 20th):
CQ magazine today announced its 2016 Hall of Fame inductees, including
only the second non-amateurs elected to the CQ DX Hall of Fame, two new
inductees to the CQ Contest Hall of Fame and 21 new members of the CQ
Amateur Radio Hall of Fame.
The CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame honors those individuals, whether
licensed hams or not, who have made significant contributions to amateur
radio; and those amateurs who have made significant contributions either
to amateur radio, to their professional careers or to some other aspect
of life on our planet. The 2016 inductees (listed alphabetically) are:
Bob Arnold, N2JEU (SK) - Co-developer (with Keith Lamonica, W7DXX,
see below) of the first internet-controlled remote base
Grant Bingeman, KM5RG (SK) - Developed "method of moments" antenna
modeling software for AM broadcast stations and 160-meter
amateur antennas
Bob Carpenter, W3OTC (SK) - Pioneer of meteor scatter and FM stereo
broadcast technology; longtime AMSAT volunteer
David Dary, W5ZAX - Journalist, author, journalism educator - former
correspondent for CBS and NBC News, journalism professor
at University of Kansas and University of Oklahoma, author
of over 20 books on the American West
Matt Ettus, N2MJI - Software defined radio pioneer; developed first
Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP) with GNU radio
software support
Terry Fox, WB4FJI - Packet radio pioneer; primary developer of AX.25
amateur packet protocol
Elmer "Bud" Frohardt, Jr., W9DY (SK) ?- The original "Elmer" for whom
ham radio mentors are named (courtesy of a 1971 QST "How's
DX?" column by Rod Newkirk, W9BRD/VA3ZBB)
Fred Gissoni, K4JLX (SK) - Adaptive technology pioneer; co-developer
of the Porta-Braille and Pocket-Braille note-taking devices
for the visually impaired, as well as many other devices
Ken Kellerman, K2AOE - Radioastronomer; pioneer of radio interferometry;
co-developer of very long baseline interferometry (VLBI),
which permits multiple telescopes to function as a single
instrument
Keith Lamonica, W7DXX - Co-developer (with the late Bob Arnold, N2JEU)
of the first internet-controlled remote base
George Mitchell, K6ZE (SK) - Member of the Tuskegee Airmen in World
War II and 2007 recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal
for his wartime service
Les Mitchell, G3BHK (SK) - Founder of Jamboree on the Air (JOTA), annual
event to introduce amateur radio to scouts and guides around
the world
William Moerner, WN6I - Co-recipient of the 2014 Nobel Prize in chemistry
for his work in high-resolution microscopy
Leigh Orf, KG4ULP - Co-developer of tornado simulator using computer
modeling to simulate conditions under which tornadoes form
Joe Rudi, NK7U - Former Major League baseball player; 3-time All-Star
Wes Schum, W9DYV (SK) - Co-founder of Central Electronics, developed
first commercially-manufactured amateur radio SSB transmitter
Garry Shandling, ex-KQ6KA/KD6OY (SK) - Well-known comedian, actor, writer
and television personality
Mason Southwirth, ex-W1VLH (SK) - Head of ARRL International Geophysical
Year (IGY) Propagation Research Project in 1958-59; conducted
additional propagation research at Stanford University
Boris Stepanov, RU3AX (ex-UW3AX) - Leading Russian amateur, deputy editor
of Russian Radio magazine; pioneer of computerized contest
logging and log-checking; developed prototype for World
Radiosport Team Championships (WRTC); first to propose "glass
cockpit" for ham transceiver, combining frequency readout
and spectrum scope on front panel display
Rufus Turner, W3LF (SK) - Believed to be the first African-American radio
amateur in the U.S.; helped develop 1N34A diode; wrote 1949
article in Radio-Electronics magazine on how to "Build a
Transistor"
Perry Williams, W1UED (SK) - Longtime ARRL Washington Coordinator and
League archivist; convinced Congress to approve vanity call-
sign program and not to impose a license application fee on
amateurs; persuaded FCC to retain large amateur microwave al-
locations and to create primary amateur allocation at 2.4 GHz
CQ DX and Contest and DX Halls of Fame
The CQ DX and Contest Halls of Fame honor those amateurs who not only
excel in personal performance in these major areas of amateur radio but
who also "give back" to the hobby in outstanding ways.
For only the second time in its history, this year, we induct a non-amateur
- in fact, a group of non-amateurs - to the CQ DX Hall of Fame (The first
was Islands on the Air founder Geoff Watts in 1977). The 2016 inductees
are:
Nigel Jolly and the Crew of the RV Braveheart - Jolly and his crew (and
ship) have provided transportation for - and assured the
safety of - many of the major DXpeditions to southern islands
in the past 15 years, DXpeditions that likely would not
otherwise have taken place.
Roger Balister, G3KMA - As manager of the Islands on the Air program
since 1985, Roger has seen IOTA grow from a few hundred early
participants to more than 10,000 today, making it one of the
most popular award programs in amateur radio.
The 2016 inductees to the CQ Contest Hall of Fame are:
Tod Olson, K0TO - Tod is the founding editor of the National Contest
Journal and has served the general amateur radio community
as an ARRL Section Manager, Vice Director, Division Director
and International Affairs Vice President
Richard Strand, KL7RA (SK) - A radio astronomer taking advantage of the
quiet of the northern latitudes for his research, Rich Strand
built and maintained highly competitive contest stations in
a very difficult environment and was, for many hams, their
first (or only) CQ Zone 1 contact.
Formal inductions to the CQ Contest and DX Halls of Fame were conducted
in conjunction with the Dayton Hamvention? in May. Contest Hall of Fame
presentations were made at the Dayton Contest Dinner by CQ World Wide DX
Contest Director Randy Thompson, K5ZD; DX Hall of Fame inductions were
conducted at the Dayton DX Dinner on our behalf by noted DXers and CQ DX
Hall of Fame members Bob Allphin, K4UEE, and Ralph Fedor, K0IR.
Our thanks to all and congratulations to the inductees!
CQ Communications, Inc. / 17 West John St. / Hicksville, NY 11801 USA /
516-681-2922
EG8, CANARY ISLANDS. Juan, EA8RM, will be active as EG8RM from Magic
Mountain on Gran Canaria Island (AF-004, DIE S-005, WLOTA L 0969) during
the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power
entry. QSL via LoTW.
FS, ST. MARTIN. Gene, N0MHJ, will be active as FS/N0MHJ from St. Martin
Island (NA-105) between May 20-30th. Activity will be on the HF bands
using CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign direct.
IOTA NEWS.................
NA-143. Joe, K5KUA, will once again be active as K5KUA/5 from Galveston
Island (USI TX-001S, Galveston County, Texas) between May 27th
and June 1st. Activity will be on 40-12 meters, CW only, as time
permits. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.
OC-206. Pavel, VK6NX, is planning to be active from Dirk Hartog Island
between August 14-27th for five continuous days. Activity will
be on 40/30/20/17/15 meters using CW and SSB. Due to signific-
ance of the event - commemoration of 400 years of Dutch explorer
Dirk Hartog landing at Western Australia coast, local telecom
authorities have allocated a special callsign. For more information
and updates, watch: http://vk6nx.net
OY, FAROE ISLANDS. A group of 8 Belgian hams from the NB DX Team will be
active as OY/ON6NB from Faroe between September 15-21st. Activity will be
on 80-6 meters using CW, SSB, PSK and RTTY. An emphasis will be on the
higher bands, propagation conditions permitting. Operators mentioned are
ERIK/ON4ANN (TEAMLEADER/SSB) PAUL/ON5PDV (SSB/DIGITAL)
PHILIPPE/ON4ACP (CW) RUDI/ON6MI (SSB)
ERIK/ON4CCV (SSB) ANDRE/ON4DTO (SSB/DIGITAL)
CEDRIC/ON4CKM (SSB) ONL ETIENNE
QSL via ON4ANN. ALL QSOs will be confirmed by LoTW and Bureau. For
more details, see: http://users.telenet.be/on4ann/OY
PACIFIC TOUR (Corrected). Bert, CX3AN, will activate three islands in
the Pacific during the month of June. His tentative schedule is as follows:
June 2-7th -- Majuro Atoll (OC-029), Marshall Islands; callsign V73HA
June 7-9th -- Chuuk Island (OC-011), Micronesia; callsign V63AN
June 9-14th -- Koror Island (OC-009), Palau; callsign T88AN
Activity from all islands will be holiday style on 40-6 meters using
CW and SSB. QSL via EB7DX.
PERSEVERANCE DX GROUP [PDXG - ] 2016 (Press Release #1, Dated
May 18th). [edited] -- PDXG Donates Lenovo Laptop to Bill Moore NC1L:
As you may recall, after a life altering automobile accident in July,
2014, Bill Moore, NC1L, stepped down as the ARRL Awards Manager.
Recently we learned that Bill was in need of a laptop computer. His
current Windows laptop is quite old and very much out of date. He is
using an iPhone and iPad but a Windows 10 laptop will be of great help
in his recovery. Bill cannot use his fingers except in a very limited
way and he has no strength. We hope this current technology lap-
top will be the foundation for development of an interface that allows
Bill to use the Remote Ham Radio site with push buttons rather than mouse
actions.
This particular laptop was used on the TX3X Chesterfield Island DX-
pedition. The machine was refurbished by PDXG, loaded with Windows 10
and presented to Bill by Les Kalmus, W2LK.
http://pdxg.net/images/PDXG/Info/NC1L-and-W2LK--web.jpg
PDXG is extremely happy to have been able to help Bill on his long
road to recovery.
PZ50, SURINAME. Olle, OH0XX, will be active using the special callsign
PZ50X from Suriname between May 23rs and June 1st. Activity will be on
160-10 meters using mainly CW. QSL via his home callsign, ClubLog's OQRS
(direct and Bureau) or LoTW.
QSLS RECEIVED VIA LOTW: G6UGB, JK1OLT, MJ0KUC, OA4CN, RI0K (AS-061),
TI9/RA9USU (NA-012), VA3MJR, VE6UX and XQ0JZJ
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 5W0XG, 9M2AX, CE9/UA4WHX, D3AA, D3AM, EI4KF,
RI1PA (EU-085), RI44ANT, S9BK, T88RF, TY1AA, VE7ACN/7 (NA-051), VK6NAX/P
(OC-164), VK6NAX/P (OC-183), W1AW/0 (IA), W1AW/0 (KS), W1AW/1 (VT),
W1AW/4 (FL), W1AW/4 (TN), W1AW/5 (NM), W1AW/7 (WA), W1AW/8 (MI) an
ZD8AA
T31, CENTRAL KIRIBATI (Press Release #2, Dated May 16, 2016). [edited]
Central Kiribati T31W (Kanton Island) - 2017 DX-pedition
The Perseverance DX Group commenced planning next year?s DX-
pedition to Central Kiribati (Kanton Island) T31. The callsign T31W was
issued for team use. Exact dates have not been selected, plan October,
2017.
The expedition yacht Evohe from Dunedin, New Zealand, will provide
transportation and logistical support to the project. We expect to meet
the team in Apia, Samoa, for the estimated 4 day sail to Kanton Island.
Planning to participate are:
Arnie/N6HC, Kevin/K6TD, Heye/DJ9RR, Pista/HA5AO, Laci/HA0NAR, Gene/K5GS,
Les/W2LK, Glenn/KE4KY, Mike/WA6O, Ricardo/PY2PT and Steve/W1SRD.
We are working with the authorities regarding the landing permit for-
malities and will soon submit the required documentation and fees.
Watch the usual DX sources for information. We will announce addi-
tional details as they develop.
At this time T31 is overall #19 most wanted on Clublog. However, the
need in EU is significant for CW/SSB/RTTY. Getting a team to T31 requires
a safe boat and qualified skipper / crew, this DX-pedition will not be
inexpensive, fundraising activities will soon begin.
Our website is operational at: http://t31w.com
Please direct questions to Gene K5GS or Pista HA5AO at their QRZ.com
address.
73, Team Kanton Island 2017
TF, ICELAND (IOTA Op). Operators Dave/EI9FBB and Col/MM0NDX will activate
three IOTA groups (EU-021, EU-071 & EU-168) from Iceland between May
26-30th. Activity will be holiday style and mostly on 20/17 meters SSB,
depending on propagation. Look for updates on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TF_IOTA_TOUR
QSL TF/EI9FBB via his home callsign and TF/MM0NDX via M0OXO.
VP2V, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Kevin, K6TOP, will once again be active
as VP2V/K6TOP from Tortola, British Virgin Islands (NA-023), between
May 27th and June 15th. Activity will be limited (family vacation)
using an ICOM 706 MKII with 100 watts into a 40m vertical, 20/15/10
multiband dipole. Operations will be CW almost exclusively. Operating
hours are typically 0100-0300z and 1000-1200z due to family commitments.
QSLs via LoTW preferred, log will be uploaded upon return. ADDED NOTE:
He will also be active during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th) as
VP2VGG. QSL via W6RWC direct (see QRZ.com).
VP5, TURKS AND CAICOS. Jim, K4QPL, will be active as VP5/K4QPL from
Providenciales Island (NA-002) during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th).
Outside of the contest he will operate as VP5/K4QPL. QSL via his home
callsign.
WP4, PUERTO RICO. Eric, NP3A, will be active as WP4X from San Juan during
the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power
entry. QSL via WP4X.
XW, Laos. Champ, E21EIC, will once again be active as XW1IC Vientiane
between May 27th and June 1st. Activity will include the CQWW WPX CW
Contest (May 28-29th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via LoTW or
ClubLog's OQRS (Bureau/direct).
ZF, CAYMAN ISLANDS (Update). John, 2M0JMN, will be active as ZF2MN from
Cayman Islands (NA-016) between June 3-17th. Activity will be on various
HF bands. QSL via M0OXO, OQRS.
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Date: Fri, 20 May 2016 16:09:12 -0400
Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin #1266.2
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Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin No. 1266.2
The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Special Bulletin No. 1266.2 (Dayton HamVention)
BID: $OPDX.1266.1
May 20, 2016
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written Mostly in Strongsville, Ohio
Sent from Dayton, Ohio
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet
Clusters Network, and W2VU & CQ Communications, Inc. for the following
DX information.
IMPORTANT UPDATE TO EARLIER ANNOUNCEMENT BY CQ NEWS (CQ Announces 2016
Hall of Fame Inductees) -- ADVISORY TO EDITORS: We have just learned
that 2016 CQ DX Hall of Fame Inductee Nigel Jolly quietly became a
licensed amateur at the end of April. He now holds a US General Class
license and is KC3HAE.
Please update our announcement appropriately and strike the section
about inducting a non-amateur to the DX Hall of Fame.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
73, Rich W2VU
CQ Communications, Inc. / 17 West John St. / Hicksville, NY 11801
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From kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org Fri May 27 10:30:00 2016
From: kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org (Tedd Mirgliotta (KB8NW))
Date: Fri, 27 May 2016 10:30:00 -0400
Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1267
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SB DX @ WW < KB8NW $OPDX.1267
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1267
The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1267
BID: $OPDX.1267
May 30, 2016
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written/Sent From 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, K6VVA, W6SZN, WB6RSE, N7NG, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m DX
News, N0TG, CO3JK, DL1SBF, DL7UXG & The DX News Letter, DxCoffee.com,
DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, ES1CW, F5NQL, F5PFP, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX,
I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2MQP & DX Italia News, IZ8IYX, JA1XGI, OZ6OM
& 50 MHz DX News, Pete Rayer & ISWL, RSGB IOTA Web Site, Sixitalia Weekly,
SM0EJR, VA3RJ & ICPO, and VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) for the following
DX information.
** EDITOR'S SPECIAL NOTICE: This week's bulletin was sent out earlier
than normal to accommodate the late CQWW WPX CW Contest announcements.
Also, we wanted to provide the readers with a consolidated listing
of the CQWW WPX CW Contest participants.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Friday, 20th/May, through Friday, 27th/May there were 221 countries
active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O,
4S, 4U1I, 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, 9U, 9V, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7,
A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C6, C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, CY0, D2,
D4, DL, DU, E4, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET,
EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FH, FK, FM, FO, FP, 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, J3, J5, J6, J8, JA, JT, JY, K, KH2, KH6, KH8, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU,
LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2,
PJ4, PY, PY0F, PZ, S0, S2, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9, T7, T8,
TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TN, TR, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V3, V5, V7,
V8, VE, VK, VK9N, VP2E, VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XU, YA, YB, YI,
YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZD7, ZD8, 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".
3V, TUNISIA. Operator SWL Ashraf "Ash", 3V4-002 (KF5EYY) will be active
as 3V8SS from the "Radio Club Station of Tunisian Scouts" in Sousse,
during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/
Low-Power entry. QSL via LoTW or to LX1NO. Read about Ashraf on the
following Web page at: http://www.kf5eyy.info
4U6, ITALY. Robert, S53R, will be active as 4U6F during the CQWW WPX CW
Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. His QTH will be from Rome, Italy,
at the 4U0WFP amateur radio station at the United Nations World Food
Program Headquarters. The callsign 4U6F is the station's contest callsign.
QSL both callsigns via S57DX direct or LoTW.
5X, UGANDA. Jonathan, KK7PW will be active as 5X1O from Uganda until July
8th. Activity is on 40/20/15/10 meters mostly between 0300-0430z using
FT-817 with 5 watts into either a longwire or vertical dipole. QSL via
EA5GL.
8P, BARBADOS. Tom, W2SC, will be active as 8P5A during the CQWW WPX CW
Contest (May 28-29th) as Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via
LoTW or direct to NN1N.
C6, BAHAMAS. Victor, WA0USA, will be active as C6AKV from Guana Cay
Island, Abaco Islands (NA-001) until May 29th. Activity will be holiday
style with an IC-7000 and wire verticals supported by a 40' Spiderbeam
pole overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Google "Elephant Beach House Guana
Cay Bahamas" for details on the QTH. Operations will be on 40-10 meters
using mostly CW and with one day in the CQWW WPX CW Contest. QSL via his
home callsign.
CN2, MOROCCO. A Russian/Italian team is expected to be active again as
CN2AA during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th) as a Multi-Single
entry. Operators mentioned are Dimitri/RA3CO, Yuri/RL3FT, Sergey/RX3APM,
Babayan/UA3ASZ, Stefano/IK2QEI, Oleg/RM9I, Roman/RN5M and UA4Z. QSL via
UA2FM and LoTW. QSL via UA2FM or LoTW.
CO/T40, CUBA. Several members of Group CW de Cuba (GCWC) will be active
during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th). Their activity will be
focused on 40 meters: Ed/CO7EH as low power and Jav/CO3JK as a QRP entry.
Also, look for Ra?l/CO8ZZ to be active as a Single-Op/Low-Power/All-Band
entry and operating the contest using the callsign T40A.
CORRECTION TO OPDX.1266.1. In Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin #1266.1
under "CQ ANNOUNCES 2016 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES", Grant Bingeman's (SK)
callsign should have read KM5KG (not KM5RG).
CR3, MADEIRA. Frank, DL2CC, will be active as CR3W during the CQWW WPX CW
Contest (May 28-29th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via
DL5AXX.
CY9C, ST. PAUL ISLAND DXPEDITION (Press Release). Randy, N0TG, sent out
the following CY9C August 19-29th DXpedition update on May 22nd [edited]:
Lee, WW2DX, who recently joined the DXpedition team will be responsible
for setting up the equipment, as well as, the primary operator for Satellite
operations.
St. Paul Island is located in grid square FN97 in the Cabot Strait between
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia and Cape Ray, Newfoundland. It counts as
a country for the AMSAT OSCAR Satellite Communications Achievement Award,
AMSAT OSCAR Sexagesimal Award, and AMSAT OSCAR Century Award. Most of
Europe and North America should be easily workable from this location.
St. Paul Island has not been activated on satellite since July 1998.
Further information about the DXpedition and how individuals can assist
are posted on the CY9C Dxpedition Web site at: http://www.cy9dxpedition.com
ADDED NOTE: The "60 Meters DX" reports that the CY9C team was granted
permission to activate 60m during their operation. Will, AA4NC, is the
main 60m op, and he is very proficient in CW and SSB. He is using an
inverted vee that was made by the late Gary/K4AVC and was last used on
K1N Navassa. He will be operating from the northeast point location (see
photo on the website); a wonderful clear view in all directions.
D41, CAPE VERDE. Girts, YL2KL, will be active using the special callsign
D41CV from Sao Vicente Island (AF-086) during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May
28-29th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. The D41CV special callsign is to
commemorate the 41st anniversary of Cape Verde independence. QSL via D4C.
For more details, see: http://www.d4c.cc
DAYTON HAMVENTION QUICK WRAP-UP (by Editor Tedd KB8NW). This is one event
I look forward to every year, especially the NODXA Hospitality Suite. This
year's NODXA Hospitality Suite at the Crown Plaza was exceptional. Most
of the main DXers showed up at the Suite and stayed until the late hours
of the morning. Plenty of food and drink were provided. I think this year's
highlight was a visit by 2016's CQ Amateur Radio DX Hall of Famer, Nigel
Jolly, KC3HAE. His name fits him and what an enjoyable personality this
individual has. My wife (along with Janeen, W8ZET) served breakfast to
the individuals in the block of NODXA/W8ZET rooms and were able to cook
Nigel his first ever waffle. Nigel never heard of waffles before and
really enjoyed them. We tried to convince Nigel to buy a waffle maker
to put on the Braveheart. However, Nigel gave us a long and interesting
explanation why it would not work on his ship (110v 60Hz versus 220v 50Hz,
he also thought it would interfere with the radios). Anyway, it was a
pleasure meeting him for the first time.
At the SWODXA DX Dinner it was announced that the DXpedition of the
year was VP8STI/VP8SGI operation as well as the CQ magazine 2016 Hall
of Fame inductees and CQ DX and Contest Halls of Fame honorees. (See
OPDX.1266.1 for details)
The DX Forum had a great line-up, starting with Dave, K3LP, showing
and narrating a video of the VP8STI/VP8SGI DXpedition (Paul, N6PSE was
also there). The second talk was on the K5P Palmyra DXpedition by
Craig/K9CT and Lou/N2TU. The third talk was on TX3X Chesterfield Island
DXpedition by Gene, K5GS, and the fourth talk was by Robert, KK6EK,
on the VK0EK Heard Island DXpedition.
The 2016 Dayton HamVention seemed to be well attended this year and the
weather was almost perfect. There was very light rain on Saturday (not
a wash-out) and cloudy most of the time on Friday/Saturday. Sunday was
warm and had perfect weather. All in all, it was a great time as usual and
I am totally burned-out and recovering (at least trying to while watching
the grandkids) in Murfreesboro, TN. I will be looking forward to next
year (hopefully at the same location)....
EG9, CEUTA AND MELILLA. Operators Javier/EC7DZZ and Manuel/EA7FKH will
be active as EG9LH from Melilla between July 16-17th. Activity will be
from Faro de Morro (LH:CEU-012,FEA:E-6762, ML 52001). Operation will be
on the HF bands using 100 watts in to a G5RV dipole antenna. QSL via
EC7DZZ.
FY, FRENCH GUIANA. Gerard, F6CKD, continues to be active again as FY/F6CKD
from Montabo Beach until June 15th (not May 15th as reported earlier).
Activity has been mainly on 20/17 meters using an IC-706, w/tuner, into
a wire antenna. QSL FY/F6CKD via F6CKD.
HC, ECUADOR. Alexey, UA4WAE, will be active as HC2AO from Ecuador during
the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (40m)
entry. QSL via RC5A, OQRS or LoTW.
IOTA NEWS..............
EU-008. (Callsign Change) Operators Gordon/GM7WCO, Bill/GM3ZRT, John/
GM0DJG, Jason/GM7VSB and Barry/GM3YEH will be active as GM0ADX
(not GM0ADX/P) from Isle of Mull, Scotland, during the RSGB
IOTA Contest (July 30-31st) as a Multi-Single/Island/Low-Power
entry. QSL via GM0ADX.
EU-009. Gordon, MM0GOR, will be active as MM1E from Islay Island,
Scotland, during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st) as a
Single-Op/SSB-Mode/DXpedition/High-Power entry. QSL via MM1E
or LoTW.
EU-046. Waldi, SP7IDX, will be active as LA/SP7IDX from Vannoya Island
between June 1-10th. Activity is good for Arctic Challenge.
QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau, direct, LoTW or
ClubLog.
EU-052. Norbert, OM6NM, will be active as SV8/OM6NM from Corfu
Island, Greece, during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st).
QSL via OM6NM.
EU-144. Calabria DX Team and ARI Vibo Valentia will be active as
ID8/IQ8HP from Godano Rock on June 2nd. The small group of
operators are Domenico/IZ8BAD, Davide/IZ8ESX, Domenico/IW8RAO,
Alex IK8YFU and Pasquale IZ8IYX. This activity will count for
Italian Island Award (IIA K-018, ex VV-003). QSL via IW8PQ,
by the Bureau or direct. For more details and updates, see:
http://www.dxcoffee.com/eng/2016/id8iq8hp-godano-rock-eu-144
NA-172. (Update) Cezar, VE3LYC, will be active as VE3LYC/KL7 from
Cooper Island, Alaska, between August 1-5th. Activity will
be on 40/30/20/17/15/12/10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via
VE3LYC direct or OQRS.
OC-206. (Update/Change) Pavel, VK6NX, is planning to be active from
Dirk Hartog Island between August 14-20th for 4-5 continuous
days. Activity will be on 40/30/20/17/15 meters using CW and
SSB. Due to the significance of the event - commemoration of
400 years of Dutch explorer Dirk Hartog landing at Western
Australia coast, local telecom authorities have allocated a
special callsign. For more information and updates, watch:
http://vk6nx.net
ISWL CALLSIGNS (For June). The following ISWL club callsigns will be
used throughout the month of June 2016:
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: MS1SWL/P - Scotland, WLOTA
1234 and MC1SWL/P - Wales, WLOTA 0453. His /P WAB infor-
mation will be given 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.
J6, ST. LUCIA. BY the time you read this, Tom, WO1X, may be QRT or possibly
have just one more day of operations from Saint Lucia (NA-108) as J6/WO1X.
His activity has been on 40-10 meters using Yaesu FT-817 transceiver. QSL
via his home callsign or LoTW.
LX, LUXEMBOURG. Marc, ON7SS/OO9O, will be active as LX/OO9O from Dillingen
until May 30th. Activity will be focused on 30 meters CW, all PSK modes,
some RTTY and JT65. He will also participate in the CQWW WPX CW Contest
(May 28-29th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. Equipment is a FT897
into a 1/4 wave vertical with SG230 SmartTuner. QSL via the Bureau, eQSL,
LoTW or Club's OQRS. For more details and updates, see:
http://www.on7ss.be/lx_oo9o.html
PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (May 29th-June 4th)....
May/29th BN Jun/01st HN Jun/03rd AN
May/30th HN Jun/02nd HN Jun/04th LN
May/31st 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.
Also, check out the VOACAP predication Web page at:
http://www.voacap.com/prediction.html
QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (May 22nd and 27th)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
4L4ZA via DJ1CW HB9/DK9JC/p via DK9JC SN9I via SQ9QU (e)
4X0A via 4X1VF HB9/IZ2ZTR via IZ2ZTR SQ65HSC via SP3LPR
7Z1JA via KE5JA HG7T via HA7TM SV3/SV1NN via SV1NN
8P5A via NN1N HS0ZLE via N4GNR (d) SV5/DJ5AA/P via DJ5AA
9A/ON4CDX via ON4CDX II5ANC via IZ4SUC SV9/SM6MCW via SM6MCW
9A1TESLA via 9A7R IU7GSN via 9A8ARS SW8WW via HA0HW
C6AKV via WA0USA K3S via K3LU T88DF via JH2DFJ
CR60P via CT1EHX K5ALU/VY1 via K5ALU TC0TC via TA1AYZ
D4Z via HB9DUR(d);IK2NCJ(B) KL7SB/VP9 via NI5DX TF/DD5DD via OK8ZZ
DA0WCA via DF6EX** KP4BD via NP3LT (d) TM50GR via F6KQV
DL800ZEH via DO5JWA LA/DL2VFR via DL2VFR TM6CCAE via F6FMT
DP3U via DL9HCO & (L) LZ16FDAY via LZ1YQ (d) UE98PS via UA3FQ
E51ADT via VK3ADT NE0F via K0EU V84ITU via V85TL
EA6/DF7XE via DF7XE OS101AB via ON4RCA VK9NT via VK2CA
EA8/HB9FIH via HB9FIH OT7G via ON5MA VK9OL via N6NO
EF0F via EA4URE P4/DL6RAI via DL6RAI VP2ETE via W3HNK
EF5Y via EA5GTQ (L) PZ50X via OH0XX VR2USJ via JF1RCY
EF8U via EA8URL (L) R111MS via RQ7L WP4X via NP3O
EM90WA via UR5WA R16DEU via RA4DR YB9/PB5X via PA1AW
G3M via G4PEO R16SPB via RW1F YP7ARDF via YO7KFX
G5T via G1LSB SD7V/2 via DL2VFR YR6MUSEUM via YO6KNE
GJ4FOC via G3SWH SN0BEM via SP5KVW ZA/S56X via S56X
H44LG via JE1LGY SN200SGGW via SP5TAT ZV2MU via PU2WDX
(e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (*-B) DX's- Bureau
(O) OQRS only (C) ClubLog only (L) LoTW only * K1FJ (W & VE only)
** (please send no QSL)
ATNi FIRST PROTOCOL (& VIDEO URL). Rick, K6VVA, announces his "new
'ATNi FIRST' PROTOCOL will be the Operating Strategy on ALL his future
IOTA Expeditions." Can be view at: https://youtu.be/2_pQ0_sDeZc
Plans are in works for translating it into multiple languages.
FT4JA QSL STATUS. It was reported on May 23rd on the FT4JA Web page:
We sent the files with our own QSL design to our printer and we received
a sample to validate all kind of details last week. Now the card is on
production and we expect to get them soon. On the other hand, we ordered
a large number of envelopes (philatelic envelopes specially printed for
our expedition). They will be used to mail the direct QSL. Our QSL manager
started to print labels for early donors, OQRS and direct QSL received.
We will keep you updated on the website about the status.
QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 7Z1JA, CT9/DL5AXX, G2NF, GM0NBM, GS0NWM (EU-010),
IA5A, IV3TMV, ON4PG, OX3LX, RI0K, S55W, SN7Q, TA1HZ, TG9ANF, TK9C, TM77C
(EU-065), TY2AC, V26GT, VK9BT, VK9NT, VK0EK and YV1KK
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 4W/7K4QOK, 4W/JE1CKA, 4W/JJ2VLY, 4W/JQ2GYU,
4W/JI1AVY, 5J0P, TI2OY and VP8SGI
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 3B8FP, 3D2AG, 3D2AG/P, AH0/N0AT, C82DX,
C92ZO, CO6AP, CR2A, DL5ANT, ES90IARU, ET3AA, FT5M, HK1MW, HK0GU, HK0NA,
LY5O, LZ300MSP, OA4CW, OH0X, PJ4I, PJ6/OH3JR, PW0FN, RI1PV (EU-085),
RI0KV/P (AS-038), RI0QV/P (AS-029), T46RRC, TX5K, UF5F, VK9NN, VP2MWA,
VP2MWG, W1AW/KG4, YF1AR, YF1AR/4, YF1AR/9, YF1AR/0, YW5X and Z81X
S9, SAO TOME. Operators Josep/EA3BT and YL Nuria/EA3WL will be active as
S9BT and S9WL, respectively, from Ilh?u das Rolas, Sao Tome Island
(AF-023), between September 26th and October 1st. Activity will be on
40-6 meters using mainly SSB, with some CW and RTTY. Equipment is an
IC-7300 with an amp into EAxbeam (6-20 m) and wire dipole (40m). QSL
via EA3BT.
TF, ICELAND (Update/IOTA Op). Operators Dave/EI9FBB and Col/MM0NDX will
activate three IOTA groups (EU-021, EU-071 & EU-168) from Iceland between
May 26-30th. Activity will be holiday style and mostly on 20/17 meters SSB,
depending on propagation. Their tentative schedule is as follows:
May 26th ? Iceland (EU-021) May 28th ? Westman Island (EU-071)
May 27th ? Videy Island (EU-168) May 29th ? Iceland (EU-021)
Look for updates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TF_IOTA_TOUR
QSL TF/EI9FBB via his home callsign and TF/MM0NDX via M0OXO.
UA2, KALININGRAD. Dmitri, UA2FB, will be active as UA2F during the CQWW
WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via
UA2F.
VK9N, NORFOLK ISLAND (Postponed). Tim, NL8F, was expected to be active
from Norfolk Island (OC-005) between May 24th and June 3rd, as VK9NF.
It was announced that he has postponed his activity. No reason given.
VP9, BERMUDA. Stephen, KL7SB, will be active as KL7SB/VP9 from the Tarrafal
Apartments on Bermuda (NA-005) until June 1st. He plans
to sign VP9I during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th) as a Single-Op/
All-Bands/Low-Power entry. QSL for non contest QSOs are via NI5DX, and
the VP9I contest QSOs are via WW3S.
YASME FOUNDATION EXCELLENCE AWARDS (Press Release Dated May 26, 2016).
The Yasme Excellence Award is presented to individuals who, through their
own service, creativity, effort and dedication, have made a significant
contribution to amateur radio. The contribution may be in recognition
of technical, operating or organizational achievement, as all three are
necessary for amateur radio to grow and prosper. The Yasme Excellence
Award is in the form of a cash grant and an individually-engraved crystal
globe.
The Board of Directors of The Yasme Foundation is pleased to announce
the award of the Yasme Excellence Award to the following individuals:
* Tim Duffy, K3LR: While Tim is involved in many facets of amateur radio,
the Yasme Excellence Award is made in recognition of his adaptation and
development of the Contest University (CTU), now in its tenth year.
CTU has not only reached hundreds of amateurs around the world, but it
has also inspired others to create their own CTU-format training programs
in other fields. Tim?s dedication to CTU is in the finest traditions of
amateur radio?s self-teaching and training.
* Carole Perry, WB2MGP: The Yasme Excellence Award is made in recognition
of Carole?s many years of contributions to teaching and mentoring youth
interested in amateur radio and her efforts in organizing and promoting
the interests of young operators. This youth-oriented work becomes more
and more important to amateur radio with every passing year. Carole?s
dedication to this work, including through the Radio Club of America, is
in the finest traditions of amateur radio?s self-teaching and training.
* Tom Rauch, W8JI: The Yasme Excellence Award is made in recognition of
Tom?s many contributions to the technical advancement of the amateur
service. Tom?s willingness to provide education and direction to
amateurs through his website (www.w8ji.com) and other communications
is a prime example of hams mentoring, teaching and training each other
in the finest traditions of amateur radio.
* * * * *
The Yasme Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation organized to
support scientific and educational projects related to amateur radio,
including DXing (long distance communication) and the introduction and
promotion of amateur radio in developing countries. For additional infor-
mation about The Yasme Foundation, visit our website at .
Ward Silver, N0AX, President
The Yasme Foundation
Board of Directors:
Fred Laun, K3ZO, Director and Vice-President
Rusty Epps, W6OAT, Director and Treasurer
Kip Edwards, W6SZN, Director and Secretary
Hans Blondeel Timmerman, PB2T, Director
Ken Claerbout, K4ZW, Director
Martti Laine, OH2BH, Director
Robert Vallio, W6RGG, Director
Z6, KOSOVO (Z60A - Kosovo HQ Station QRV in WPX-CW Contest - May 28-29th):
[edited] At the invitation of the Kosovo national Amateur Radio Society
(SHRAK), Nigel, G3TXF, plans to operate the Kosovo headquarters station
Z60A during this coming weekend's CQ WPX-CW Contest. This short CQ WPX-CW
operation from Kosovo is in preparation for SHRAK members taking part for
the first time in the IARU's HF Championship between July 9-10th, 2016.
The Kosovo national Amateur Radio Society (SHRAK) was welcomed as an
IARU member society on December 9, 2015.
For the IARU HF Championship in July, SHRAK will be operating its head-
quarters station Z60A with multiple transmitters from a number of different
locations around the country.
Nigel, G3TXF, is looking forward to visiting Kosovo for the third time
and thanks the members of SHRAK for the opportunity to put their HQ club
station Z60A on the air for the CQ WPX-CW Contest.
As part of the wider promotion of Amateur Radio in Kosovo, a permanent
club station is being built at the Technical University in Pristina.
In support of this major project, the UK's DX Foundation CDXC has been
pleased to help out the new University club station by donating a Yaesu
G-1000DXC rotator for their HF antennas.
QSL Z60A via OH2BH.
Z60A logs will be up-loaded to ClubLog.
ZL7, CHATHAM ISLAND (Update). Haru, JA1XGI, will be active as ZL7/JA1XGI
from Chatham Islands (OC-038) between November 24th and December 1st.
Activity will probably be on 160-10 meters, including the 30/17/12m bands,
using mainly CW with some RTTY, JT65 and PSK. Equipment is an IC-7300
into two different verticals. He also plans to be in the CQWW DX CW Contest
(November 26-27th). QSL via JA1XGI, direct, by the Bureau or LoTW. For
more details and updates, watch: http://island.geocities.jp/chathamholiday
ZL7, CHATHAM ISLANDS (Update). Members of the "6G" team will be active
as ZL7G from Chatham Island (OC-038) between October 27th and November
10th. The location has excellent short and long path take off towards
Europe where Chatham Island is still high on the wanted list. Activity
will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY with up to four stations
active at any one time. Operators mentioned are Don/G3BJ, Chris/G3SVL,
Nigel/G3TXF, Mike/G3WPH, Don/G3XTT, Hilary/G4JKS and Justin/G4TSH. QSL
via G3TXF direct, OQRS or LoTW. More details can be found on their Web
page at: http://www.6gs.org.uk
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The following stations are expected to be active in the
CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th, 2016)
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Thanks to Bill, NG3K, for providing OPDX readers with the following
consolidated listing of the participants in the 2016 CQWW WPX CW Contest.
For a more detailed listing (and up-to-date changes/corrections) in HTML
format, please visit Bill's Web page at:
http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/wpxc2016.html (By callsign)
http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/wpxcd2016.html (By entity)
The complete rules are available here: http://www.cqwpx.com/rules.htm
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Contest DXCC Class QSL
Callsign Entity Route
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3V8SS Tunisia SOAB LP LoTW; QSL via LX1NO
4L8A Georgia SOSB 20M LoTW; QSL via K1BV
4T4T Peru SOAB HP OA4DX
4U6F Italy LoTW; QSL via S57DX (d)
8P1W Barbados SOAB LP KU9C
8P5A Barbados SOAB HP LoTW; QSL via NN1N
A31MM Tonga SOAB LP LoTW; QSL via EA5GL
CN2AA Morroco M/S LoTW; QSL via UA2FM
CR2X Azores SOAB HP OH2BH
CR3W Madeira SOAB HP DL5AXX
D41CV Cape Verde SOAB D4C
E2X Thailand M/S LoTW; QSL via E20GMY
EG8RM Canary Islands SOAB LoTW
FM/DL7VOG Martinique ClubLog
HC2AO Ecuador SOSB 40M LoTW; QSL via RC5A
HI3TT Dominican Republic M/S LoTW
LY4A Lithuania M/2 LoTW
LY7A Lithuania M/M LoTW
LX/OO9O Luxembourg SOAB LP LoTW; QSL via ON7SS (B/d/C/e)
MJ5Z Jersey SOAB LP LoTW
NP2P US Virgin Islands SOAB LoTW
OH5Z Finland M/2 LoTW
P44W Aruba SOAB LP LoTW; QSL via N2MM (d); No (B)
SW9AA Crete SOAB LZ1PM
TO972M Martinique SOAB HP ClubLog
UA2F Kaliningrad SOAB UA2F
VC2A Canada M/S VA2WA
VP5M Turks & Caicos SOAB LP K4QPL
VP9I Bermuda SOAB LP WW3S
WP2Z US Virgin Islands SOAB KU9C
WP4X Puerto Rico SOAB LP WP4X
XR0YS Easter Island LoTW; QSL via K5WE and (C)
XW1IC Laos SOAB LoTW
Z60A Kosovo ClubLog; QSL via OH2BH
(e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (*-B) DX's- Bureau
(O) OQRS only (C) ClubLog only (L) LoTW only
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