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Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 11:21:05 -0500
Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin #1350.1
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Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin No. 1350.1

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Special Bulletin No. 1350.1
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February 4, 2018
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
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Written/Sent From Strongsville, Ohio

Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet
Clusters Network, and N7NG for the following DX information.

CLARIFICATION OF THE Z60A LOTW UPLOAD TIMING

The complete Z60A log will be uploaded approximately four weeks after
the current activation. The current activation will end immediately
following Kosovo's 10th independence anniversary celebrations on Sunday,
February, 18 2018. The additional four-week window will allow for cor-
rections and checking for potentially busted calls.

-N7NG

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From kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org  Mon Feb  5 11:20:00 2018
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Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2018 11:20:00 -0500
Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin #1350.2
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Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin No. 1350.2

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Special Bulletin No. 1350.2
BID: $OPDX.1350.2
February 5, 2018
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written/Sent From Strongsville, Ohio

Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet
Clusters Network, 3Y0Z Web page and OH2BH for the following DX information.

3Y0Z DXPEDITION NEWS: February 5, 2018, 0930 UTC: Our captain has decided
that it is in the best interest of safety and expediency to proceed
directly to Capetown, South Africa rather than Punta Arenas, Chile. We
are now heading north to avoid the possibility of encountering ice.
Currently, there is no ice in sight or on radar. In due time, we will
head easterly toward Capetown.
  Our entire team is safe. Most are resting in their bunks and in good
spirits. We will keep the amateur radio community and our families
informed, as we continue our journey.

 Bob, K4UEE
 Ralph, K0IR
 Erling, LA6VM

  1445 UTC: Position: 53 degrees 42 minutes South, 0.41 degrees West.
Heading 58 degrees. Speed 7 knots. The wind is from 165 degrees and
pushing us along in moderate following seas. 
  Our ride is now considerably smoother than earlier, today. We did
pass through some ice between 1200 and 1300 UTC. The sea is clear now.
  We are headed for Capetown, South Africa. This is the safest and most
expedient course for us.
  We thank those who have expressed concern and good wishes. We are, of
course very, very disappointed. We are slowed, but safe.
  Ralph, K0IR
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FROM FREEZING KOSOVO WITH SMILE, FEB.05, 2018
NEW WEEK COMING UP IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO

  The 3rd week is starting and many delegates in Kosovo will be heading
back home. This week has offered variety of low-bands  and odd bands on
CW by VE7NY and DL3DXX who will depart soon.
  Now the new week will concentrate on giving out some RTTY QSOs. The
group of DJ5IW, DM5TI, DD2ML and S57AW will keep the RTTY fire on, including
the CQ WPX RTTY contest  while the next weekend would bring-in the local
showcase by the most  active locals; Z61DX, Z61VB, Z62FB  and  Z63DBB.
They will be a fresh air from the Pristina HQ Station at the Pristina
Technical University.
  The 4th and last week will bring back a small international tag- team,
adding the number of country delegates to eleven (11). They will take
the party machine to the actual 10TH Independency Anniversary on Feb.18,
which activity would include sporadic showing in the ARRL DX (CW) Contest.
  Some pictures added to Z60A QRZ.com

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From kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org  Sun Feb  4 10:55:00 2018
From: kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org (Tedd Mirgliotta (KB8NW))
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 10:55:00 -0500
Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1350
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Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1350

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1350
BID: $OPDX.1350
February 5, 2018
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written and Sent from Strongsville, Ohio

Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet Clusters
Network, NJ1Q & W1AW, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily DX, WB6RSE, AD7AF,
N7NG, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m DX News, NV9L, 9A6AA, DL1SBF, DL7UXG & The
DX News Letter, DxCoffee.com, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, ES1CW, F5NQL, F6AJA
& Les Nouvelles DX, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2MQP & DX Italia News,
IK7JWY, M0OXO, OZ1BII, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, Sixitalia Weekly, TA1HZ,
VA3RJ & ICPO and VK2HSL for the following DX information.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 28th/January, through Sunday, 4th/February there were 218
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 3X,
4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4W, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7X,
8P, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP,
BV, BY, C3, C5, C6, C9, CE, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2,
D4, D6, DL, DU, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET,
EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FH, FK, FM, FR, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4,
HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HP, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5,
J6, J7, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, 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, S5, SM, SP, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T31, T7, T8, TA,
TF, TG, TI, TK, TR, TU, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V3, V4, V5, V7,
V8, VE, VK, VP2E, VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP8/o, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XW, YB, YI, YL,
YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z3, Z6, Z8, ZA, ZB, ZC4, 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".

3Y0Z BOUVET DXPEDITION NEWS (From 3Y0Z Web page -- The news is NOT good).
  First let's start with the following chain of events. On January 31st,
at 0600z, the team announced that they have arrived at Bouvet! There was
fog and freezing rain that greeted them. Later that day, at 1500z, Ralph,
K0IR, reported: Bouvet Island came into view at about 0600 UTC today.
We dropped anchor at 0810 UTC in approximately 25 meters of water off
the east side of the island between Kapp Meteor and Swarthamaren. The
temperature is 2 degrees Centigrade. Thirty five knot winds are blowing
out of the northeast with a driving rain. Visibility and ceiling are
estimated at 1 mile and 500 feet, respectively. We are poised and ready
when our weather window arrives. Our first "strike" team selecting and
securing a site will be EY8MM, K0IR and Alejo Contreras (Chilean Antarctic
explorer, guide and mountaineer).
  On February 1st, at 1300 UTC: Ralph, K0IR, reports: Our ship is still
at anchor off the east side of Bouvet. Winds are 35 to 40 knots, and the
ship is pitching and rolling up to 30 degrees. This makes flying and a
landing attempt impossible today. The temperature is hovering at around
0 degrees C. Visibility has improved. We are poised and ready when a
weather window opens. We had our maritime mobile station up for a few
hours, but had to take it down again to avoid damage caused by the extreme
motion of the ship. Hang in there with us!
  AND THEN THE UNTHINKABLE HAPPENS -- Valerie, NV9L, posted the following
on FaceBook: On February 3rd, at 2000z, During the last 72 hours we
continued to experience the high winds, low clouds, fog, and rough seas
that have prevented helicopter operations since our arrival at Bouvet.
No improvement was predicted in the weather forecast for the next four
days. Then, last night an issue developed in one of the ship's engines.
  This morning the captain of the vessel declared it unsafe to continue
with our project and aborted the expedition. We are now on our long voyage
back to Punta Arenas. As you might imagine the team is deeply disappointed,
but safe. There is already talk about rescheduling the DXpedition.
   Bob    - K4UEE
   Ralph  - K0IR
   Erling - LA6VM

ALSO READ: http://www.arrl.org/news/3y0z-bouvet-island-dxpedition-aborted-over-safety-concerns

ADDED NOTES: Let's hope the team makes it back safely. Remember to visit
the team's media pages (Twitter, Facebook) as well as their Web page to
read updates, see pictures and videos of their trip:
   3Y0Z Web page:   http://www.bouvetdx.org/news-and-updates
   3Y0Z FaceBook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/639362206232014
   3Y0Z Twitter :   https://twitter.com/Bouvet_3Y0Z
  Also remember to follow their voyage by watching the following URL links:
    https://share.garmin.com/bouvet
    http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:777230/mmsi:725000291/imo:7310923/vessel:BETANZOS#IrjZAqtjXemvHHQW.99 

4L, GEORGIA (TA Youngsters). Operators Furkan/TA7AOF and Golkem/TA7AZC
will be traveling to 4L for the 2018 CQ WPX RTTY Contest (February
10-11th). Look for them to be active as 4L/TA7AOF and 4L/TA7AZC from
Batumi, with the generous support of Sergo, 4L6QC. The team will arrive
on February 8th, and will be on the air until February 12th. Activities
will be mainly on the Digital modes. Equipment is a Yaesu FT857 rig running
100w into a vertical antenna. QSL via their home callsign, but LoTW is
preferred. 

5W, SAMOA. Dick, AD7AF, will be active as 5W0LR from Savaii Lagoon Resort
on Samoa Island (OC-097) between now and February 22nd. Activity will be
on 40-15 meters (perhaps 80m; if he can get the inverted L high enough)
using mainly CW and FT8, maybe SSB. He also plans to be in the ARRL Inter-
national DX CW Contest (February 17-18th). Dick will have 100 watts into
a vertical and inverted L on the beach. QSL via AD7AF, direct, ClubLog
(he will try to upload log occasionally during his stay) or LoTW (after
his return home).

8P, BARBADOS. Richard "Dick", G3RWL, will once again be active as 8P6DR
from Barbados  (NA-021) between March 20th and April 29th. Activity will
be holiday style on 80-10 meters using CW and some RTTY. QSL via his home
callsign, direct or by the Bureau using ClubLog's OQRS. See QRZ.com for
more QSL info.

9A200, CROATIA (WFF Op). Members of the Radio Club Croatian Flora Fauna
will be celebrating 200th anniversary of the Savudrija lighthouse using
the special callsign 9A200S. Franjo, 9A2MF, a former lighthouse keeper
and who has spent 10 years at various lighthouses around the Istria pen-
insula, is responsible for this operation. He and his wife Anica, 9A7SSY,
spent 4 years at the Savudrija lighthouse as its lighthouse keepers. Both
of them are members of Radio Club Croatian Flora Fauna. Activities will
be on all bands and modes from March 1st until end of December 2018. QSL
9A200S via 9A2MF. For more details, see:
 https://9aff.wordpress.com/2018/01/30/9a200s-200-years-of-savudrija-lighthouse

BW, TIAWAN. Steven, VK2HSL, reports that between February 16-18th, operators
Randson/BV2DQ, Terry/BU2CC, James/BV2EL and himself (BW/VK2HWL) will be
celebrating the Chinese new year by activating Taiwan (IOTA AS-020) and
using the callsign BW/VK2HSL. Expect holiday style operations around
2pm-8pm Taiwan time on 40, 20 and 15 meters using SSB and CW. 10 and 6
meters available by request. Frequencies announced by DX spots and VK2HSL
QRZ page. QSL via VK2HSL.

CQ NEWS (Press Release). Richard Moseson, W2VU, Editorial Director of CQ
Communications, Inc., sent out the following on January 31st: 
  Beta-Testing for Bringing CQ Magazine's WAZ Award together with ARRL's
  Logbook of the World is On-going -- Beta testing for bringing CQ mag-
azine's Worked All Zones (WAZ) award program into ARRL's Logbook of the
World (LoTW) system has been underway since mid-December and is continuing
to move forward, according to officials from CQ Magazine and ARRL, the
national association for Amateur Radio.
  Some problems in the implementation were discovered by testers and have
since been corrected; the documentation has also been improved by feedback
from the testers. In parallel, the LoTW server has been executing a back-
ground task that creates and populates a WAZ account for each LoTW user.
  Beta testing will continue until this background task completes. When
all WAZ accounts have populated, LoTW-WAZ will be made available to
everyone.
  The goal is for amateur radio operators to be able to directly submit
LoTW confirmations for WAZ credit. Standard LoTW credit fees and separate
CQ award fees will apply. Logbook of the World is ARRL's electronic con-
firmation system for amateur radio contacts. It provides a confirmation
when both stations in a contact submit their logs to the system and a
match between the logs is confirmed. LoTW has supported the CQ WPX Award
program since 2012.
  CQ Communications, Inc. <www.cqcomm.com> is publisher of CQ Amateur
Radio magazine and is the world's largest independent publisher of amateur
radio magazines, books and videos. Worked All Zones is the second-oldest
active award program in amateur radio, behind only the International
Amateur Radio Union's Worked All Continents award.
  ARRL <www.arrl.org>, a noncommercial organization of radio amateurs,
has a proud history of achievement as the standard-bearer in amateur
affairs. ARRL's underpinnings as Amateur Radio's witness, partner and
forum are defined by five pillars: Public Service, Advocacy, Education,
Technology, and Membership.

CR3, MADEIRA. Members of the Slovak Contest Group (OM8A Contest Team)
will be active as CR3DX from Madeira Island during the ARRL International
DX CW Contest (February 17-18th) as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via OM2VL, direct
or by the Bureau. Operators mentioned are Jozef/OM3GI and Tibor/OM3RM.

D4, CAPE VERDE (Update). Henning, OZ1BII, will once again be active as
D44EE from Praia Santa Maria (HK84fw), Santiago Island (AF-005), between
February 15-20th. His main focus will be to participate in the ARRL Inter-
national DX CW Contest (February 17-18th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power
entry. Look for activity before and after the contest on 160-10 meters CW
only using a Elecraft K3 w/100 watts into (antennas kindly offered by
Angelo,  D44BS) a TA-33 (30/17/12m), 2 element 40m beam and 110 ft Long
Wire (160/80m). He will be operating from Angelo's, D44BS/D4A station.
QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau, also, via LoTW, eQSL
and ClubLog's OQRS. For more details and updates, watch:
                       http://www.oz1bii.dk/dx-d44ee.htm

DXCC NEWS. The following operation has been approved for DXCC credit
(per SP9FIH, <http://www.e4.dxpeditions.org/>): The E44WE operation is
good for DXCC credit between March 23rd, 2017, and March 23rd, 2018.

E51, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS. Gerhard, OE3GEA, will be active as E51GEA from
Rarotonga Island (OC-013) between February 21-24th. Activity will be on
various HF bands. QSL via OE3GEA, by the Bureau or direct.

ES100, ESTONIA (Special Event). Look for 15 special event stations to be
active until March 31st, using the prefix ES100 to celebrate the 100th
anniversary of Republic of Estonia. Special stations tp be aired are
ES100A, ES100C, ES100F, ES100G, ES100J, ES100L, ES100M, ES100O, ES100P,
ES100Q, ES100R, ES100S, ES100U, ES100X and ES100Z. Activity will be on
160-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. They will use two
online QSL platforms ? LoTW and eQSL. All paper QSL card requests must
be done before May 31st. Requests made after June 1st, will be replied
to if QSL cards are still available. QSLs via the Bureau are done by
registering your callsign on the following Web page below. PLEASE NOTE
? They don't need your QSL cards. Three different awards are also available
(Bronze, Silver, Gold). For more details, info on the awards and pictures
of the QSLs, visit:                http://es100.eu

IOTA NEWS..............
  AS-128.  Members of the Lufthansa Amateur Radio Club from Frankfurt
           Germany, will be active as XV9DLH from Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam,
           starting February 24th. The length of their stay is not known
           at this time. Operators mentioned are Bernhard/DK7TF and
           J?rgen/DH6ICE. QSL via DK8ZZ.

  AS-201.  Members of the "DX-World.net" team will undertake their in-
           augural DXpedition to Buyukada Island, Turkey, between May
           7-11th. Operators mentioned are Col/MM0NDX, Max/IK8LOV and
           Bj?rn/ON9CFG. The team will be active as TA0/MM0NDX, TA0/IK8LOV
           and TA0/ON9CFG. Activity will be holiday style on 80-2 meters.
           Their focus is being happy and enjoying themselves with a view
           to contacting as many readers of the DX-World Web site as
           possible. Look for more details to be forthcoming.

  NA-034.  Lou, W0FK, will once again be operating as W0FK/4 on Longboat
           Key between from March 1-14th. Activity will be on 40-10 meters
           using CW, SSB and FT8. See QRZ.com W0FK/4 page for QSL info.

  OC-105/  (RARE IOTAs) Dindo, DU1UD, has been issued the following two
  OC-174.  licenses to operate from these two rare IOTAs: DX8TT from
           Tawi-Tawi (OC-174) and DX8MAP from Cagayan De Sulu Island
           [aka Mapun Island] (OC-105) in the Philippines. The callsigns
           were specially issued for this DXpedition to be used anytime
           during 2018. Due to Dindo's work commitments, the activations
           usually take place at very short notice, usually only a few
           days so please keep an eye on M0OXO Blog <https://www.m0oxo.com>
           or QRZ.com (under DU1UD) for further information of when these
           exciting activations will take place.

  PLEASE NOTE: Since the Webmasters of the new <www.iota-world.org> have
  decided NOT to post or dedicate a Web page to announce upcoming IOTA
  operations, PLEASE send your IOTA operations information to the OPDX
  and we will post it here in an upcoming bulletin......

IR0, SARDINIA. Simone, IS0AFM, is active with the special callsign IR0FOC
from Cagliari until December 31st. Activity is to celebrate the 80th
anniversary of the "First Class CW Operators' Club" (FOC). A special
award will be issued in May, for valid contacts for that award for only
those worked between May 1-31st, 2018. QSL via LoTW or direct to IS0AFM.

MILESTONE ON THE BIRDS. Congratulations to OPDX's Webmaster John, K8YSE,
for being able to achieve "Worked-All-Continents" (WAC) on the satellites.

PI40, THE NETHERLANDS. Members of the Veron Club station (PI4FL) in the
Province of FlevoLand will be active as PI40FL until February 28th. Their
activity is to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their club. Listen for
QSL route.

PJ4, BONAIRE. John, K4BAI, will once again be active as PJ4/K4BAI from
the "PJ4G Radio House" on Bonaire (SA-006, WLOTA LH-1279) between February
11-23rd. Look for him to join the PJ4A team (Scott/NE9U, Ron/KK9K and
Noah/K2NG) during the ARRL International DX CW Contest (February 17-18th)
as a Multi-2 entry. QSL PJ4A and PJ4/K4BAI via K4BAI. ADDED NOTE: Usually
the team operators will all be active as PJ4/homecall before and after
the contest.

PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (February 5-11th).......
 Feb/05th AN      Feb/08th  AN     Feb/10th  HN
 Feb/06th AN      Feb/09th  AN     Feb/11th  AN
 Feb/07th 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 <http://www.bandconditions.com>:
  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
  A daily HF radio wave propagation forecast can be found at:
             https://www.facebook.com/thomasfranklingiellaw4hm
      Also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@GiellaW4hm

QSL INFO AND NEWS...................
  QSL-INFO from DB0SDX by Lothar, DL1SBF  (February 4th) <www.qslinfo.eu>
  --------------------------------------------------------------------
  3D2JS via WB2TJO (d)    DM90AIW via DL9FA (N)     OZ0JX via OZ0JX (L/e)
  3Z3GF via UT3GF (d)     ED8URT via EA8URT         P29VXG via JA1XGI (O/L) 
  4E1ADW via 9V1KG        EG3WCD via EG3WCD (L/e)   P4/DL4MM via DL4MM
  4U1A via UA3DX          EH5EAR via EB5IGQ         PA/ON5SWA/P via ON5SWA
  5H0JK via AK4JK (d)     EH8PAZ via EA8RKL (e)     SN100ZHP via SP5ZIP
  9Z4/DL9OBQ via DL9OBQ   EI100MCV via EI6AL        TI3/W7RI via W3HNK & (L)
  AD5A/VP5 via AD5A       ES100M via ES100M (L/e/N) UP0L via DL8KAC
  C81G via C81G           ES100U via ES100U (L/e/N) V47UR via NR6M & (L)
  C8X via PA5X            K3Y/KH6 via K3Y/KH6       VP5/N9EAJ via N9EAJ
  CQ7MAJESTY via CT7ABA   LZ250MT via LZ1KCP        YB9/F5LIT via F5LIT (d/L)
  CT9/OM3RM via OM3RM     M/YO4HGX via YO4HGX       Z6/S56A via S56A
  DA2X via DL3DXX         OT4A via ON4AEK (L/e)     Z61MA via 4O7MA (d)

  (e) eQSL only  (d) direct only   (B) Bureau only  (*-B) DX's- Bureau
  (O) OQRS only  (C) ClubLog only  (L) LoTW only    (N) No QSL needed
  (I) No IRC     (P) PayPal

  LOGS ONLINE AT CLUBLOG.ORG THIS WEEK......
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/7Q7EI
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/P29VXG

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 5X2B, 6Y6J, A41CK, C8X, CM2XN, DC7MA, DK1WI,
  DL4MCF, DP0POL, E31A, E79D, EK3GM, F4HMR, FK8IK, HK0RMR, MU0GSY, OE3KLU,
  OT4A, PA3CPS, PU0FDN, SM6CKU, UK7AL, UN9L, UY0IO, VA3MJR, VA3WLD, VE6UX,
  VP2MDL, WL7CG, ZC4A and ZL3CW

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 3C0L, 3C1L, 9U4M, VK9MA, VU7T and YS3/DL5YWM
  (NA-190)

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: NONE REPORTED THIS WEEK!!!

T8, PALAU. Kan, JJ2RCJ/AB2RF, will once again be active as T88RF from
Palau (OC-009) between February 7-10th. Activity will be focused on the
Digital modes (PSK63/Hell, but mainly RTTY and FT8) on various HF bands.
QSL only via JJ2RCJ, direct or ClubLog's OQRS. NO BUREAU. For updates,
watch:             http://www.qsl.net/ab2rf/framepage1.html

TJ, CAMEROON. Silvano, I2YSB, announced this past week that the next
operation by the Italian Dxpedition Team (IDT) is planned to take place
from the Republic of Cameroon (TJ) in the second half of March. The
licensing process is underway. Fred, IK7JWY, will be the HF pilot station.
Look for more details to be forthcoming. Also, watch the IDT Web page
for updates and a survey of what bands/modes DXers need:
                            http://www.i2ysb.com/idt

TO1, FRENCH GUYANA. Herve, F5HRY, will once again be active as TO1A during
the ARRL International DX CW Contest (February 17-18th) as a Single-Op/
Single-Band (15m)/High-Power entry. He states this operations is REMOTE.
QSL via his home callsign or LoTW.

V3, BELIZE. Operators Victor/WB0TEV and Scott/KK7JS will be active as
V31VP and V31CQ, respectively, from Blackman Eddy between February 8-12th.
Activity will be on 80-10 meters. This will include participation in the
CQWW WPX RTTY Contest (February 10-11th) as a Multi-Single entry signing
V31VP. QSL V31VP via WB0TEV, direct or by the Bureau. QSL V31CQ via KK7S,
direct, by the Bureau, eQSL, ClubLog or LoTW.

VISALIA INTERNATIONAL DX CONVENTION NEWS (Top Band Dinner 2018). Steve,
WB6RSE, sent out the following press release, dated January 30th:
  Announcing the Top Band Dinner at the 2018 Visalia International DX
Convention. Self-serve Buffet Dinner. Pre-Assigned seating. Door Prizes.
$42/person. Program: "Overview of the N5IA 160m 8-Circle Antenna," by
Lee Finkel, KY7M, and "Top Band from Bouvet, 3Y0Z" by Glenn Johnson, W0GJ.
For the most up-to-date information and to register see:
                         http://topbanddinner.jimdo.com

VP2M, MONTSERRAT. George, K5KG, will be active as VP2MKG from Gingerbread
Hill, Montserrat (NA-103), between February 14-27th. Activity will be on
various HF bands (watch the WARC bands, and low bands) using CW and SSB.
He plans to be in the ARRL International DX CW (February 17-18th) and
CQWW 160 SSB (February 23-25th) Contests. In the ARRL CW, he will be
with Charles/K1XX, Doug/K1DG and John/K1QX, and will be using a special
callsign VP2M??. QSL via K5KG or LoTW.

VP9, BERMUDA. Kurt, W6PH, will once again be active as VP9/W6PH for the
ARRL International DX CW Contest (February 17-18th) as a Single-Op/All-
Band/Low-Power entry. He will be on the island between February 15-19th.
QSL only direct to his home callsign W6PH.

XV, VIETNAM. William "BJ", WA7WJR, will once again be active as XV9WJR
from Bien Hoa until February 14th. BJ last reported, "I travel to VietNam
about 4 times each year, and obtained a 3 year license to operate in
Bien Hoa, Saigon, Vung Tao, and Phu Quoc Island." Activity will be
mainly on 40 and 20 meters using primarily CW. Suggested frequencies
are: 7 MHz - 7.1 MHz (40 meters) and 14 MHz - 14.350 MHz (20 meters)
- primarily 14.028 and  14.014. QSL via his home callsign direct. He
will upload his log to LoTW on his return home. For more details, updates
and pictures, see QRZ.com.

XX9B MACAO DXPEDITION NEWS (Press Release #3, dates January 29th). [edited]
  Dear colleagues -- We are pleased to announce our band plan during the
XX9B DXpedition to be in the air between March 9th and March 17th:
  CW   - 1821.5, 3517, 7017, 10117, 14007, 18087, 21007, 24891 and 28007 kHz
  SSB  -  3777, 7075, 14167, 18137, 21277, 24930 and 28477 kHz
  RTTY - 7047, 10147, 14087, 18107, 21087, 24927 and 28087 kHz
  FT8  - 1840, 3573, 7074, 10136, 14074, 18100, 21074, 24915 and 28074 kHz
  * We will listen DOWN 2-3 in 160m to JA. We will listen UP to all others.

  It is important to highlight that such frequencies are preferable, but
may be changed by depending upon several reasons (e.g. QRM, local noise,
etc...)
  PP1CZ will be the one responsible for uploading logs at ClubLog. If you
wish to clarify any issue related to log, please address your E-mail to
PP1CZ:   pp1cz at terra.com.br
  XX9B Team is committed to contact all ham ops in the pile-up, but for
several reasons, we know that it may not be possible. So, please, bear
in mind that we will do our best to get you, but BE PATIENT! If we restrict
calls to some places, that will be done in specific time frames when
propagation uses to be opened to such places. Please, be polite, respect
it and wait for your time.
  DXpeditions are far from honeymoons. A couple of unexpected issues
arise, no matter how cautious you have been. Therefore, we encourage
you to foster your ham spirit and comply with the simple guidelines of
the DX Code of Conduct <http://www.dx-code.org/>.
  Finally, we are proud to welcome PY5KD - Luciano who joined the team
last month and will be instrumental for the success of this DXpedition.
  We thank you for your gentle and valuable attention
  73, XX9B DXpedition Team

Z6, KOSOVO. DXCC newest entity continues to be very active on the bands
to celebrate its entry on the DXCC list and celebrating Kosovo's 10th
anniversary of independence (February, 2008). Wayne, N7NG, sent out the
following press release on Wednesday, January 30th and February 2nd
[edited]: 

 * January 30th: PROJECT GOODWILL KOSOVO IS MOVING INTO ITS 2ND WEEK ?
   ONLY TWO WEEKS UNTIL THE ACTUAL 10TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
  A new team of G3TXF, IK0FVC, K9JF, VE7NY, DL3DXX, DL5CW and DJ5IW will
be at work soon with three radios again as they lost one that had to be
replaced. In total, hams from 10 countries will participate in the project's
current phase.
  Last Sunday marked a wonderful and memorable reception honoring the
recent DXCC status of the Republic of Kosovo. Speeches were made by the
SHARK president Vjollca, Z61VB, Kosovo's regulator (ARKEP) Chairman,
Kreshnik Gashi as well as ARRL Honorary VP Jim, K9JF, and IARU's R1
Secretary Hans, PB2T. Their remarks were complemented by words from
Project Goodwill's Kosovo coordinator, Martti, OH2BH. All were emotionally
touched by this long march of 10-years, further enhancing the original
U.S State Department recognition in February, 2008, while now saluting
Kosovo's official entry into the DXCC world on an equal basis.
  On the radio front, the 40,000 QSO mark has been passed as the team is
concentrating on maximizing its Asia and North America numbers. They are
well on their way by penetrating those selective openings. Be patient, as
their best effort is given at all times in spite of the high noise level.
As the locations are fixed, the only improvement opportunity is to see
whether low-laid receiving antennas would help with this mission. The
second week team will try to accomplish that task as they move toward
the upcoming weekend.
  Many are asking about an immediate LoTW upload during the operation,
and these options are being taken under consideration. An LoTW upload
and early QSL card may be considered as an additional service, while its
modest compensation would be exclusively directed to further support for
evolving Amateur Radio in Kosovo.
  The project members are thankful for the local Z6-team and the OH, OZ
and S5 guys, who did a great job in building up the sites and handing out
the many new counter contacts. Happy DXCC week was passed with best of
amateur radio.

 * February 2nd: LATEST ON REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO
  Currently three (3) stations are up and running with DL3DXX, DL5CW,
DJ5IW, IK0FVC and VE7NY at the helm. The activation is now up to 50,000
QSOs logged:      https://secure.clublog.org/charts/?c=Z60A#r
  The first Z60A activation will culminate with the actual day of Kosovo's
10th Independence anniversary, Sunday Feb.18, 2018, with extended fes-
tivities, which will include the international amateur radio delegation.
On same weekend the ARRL DX Contest (CW) is running, and the visitors will
team up with the locals to wrap up the project and salute the ARRL and U.S
contesting community with Z6 now being accepted for all ARRL awards and
contest programs.
  As the Kosovar amateurs have suffered for the past ten-years with limited
opportunities and sometimes with the pirate label, it is now noted that
with the new DXCC status, DXers the world over have taken a positive step
forward to close the 10-year gap and welcome the Kosovar hams with open
arms to our great community. Kosovar hams are much taken by this gesture,
and the project group has organized to move forward on turning potential
help to the best of Amateur Radio in the Republic of Kosovo. The weekend
of February 10/11 will be a showcase of locals as they will now take the
microphone and put the Z60A on the air accordingly: Z61DX, Z61VB, Z63DBB
and Z62FB will be at the controls for a 20M showing, both CW and SSB.
  Kan Mizoguchi, JA1BK, has stepped forward first and shipped a brand
new Yaesu FT450 to Dona, Z63DBB (YL), so that she will be able to carry-on
with her home-based activity. With Z61DX and Z62FB suffering with the
Pristina high noise level, RemoteRig (SM2OAN) has donated two pairs of
the remote control units so that a clean receiving site can be established
outside of the capital Pristina. The European DX Foundation (EUDXF) has
stepped forward, and their monetary support was presented to SHRAK, the
Kosovo IARU member society. The Yasme Foundation has released an extensive
series of ARRL publications to the SHRAK HQ library at the Technical
University of Pristina.
  If any of the U.S persons and/or clubs would like to extend their help
to Kosovo, please contact Wayne, N7NG at <n7ng at arrl.net>.

ENHANCED QSL SERVICE FOR Z60A OPERATION NOW UNDERWAY.
  The ClubLog OQRS system is set to cover the cost of direct QSL postage
? USDs 3.00, while also allowing voluntarily, private contributions. All
donations small or large are most welcome to support SHRAK, the Kosovo
Amateur Radio Association to aid in recruiting additional Kosovar youth
and to activate the existing Amateur Radio operators and support their
activities.
  As many have requested confirmations during the ongoing activation, it
has been decided to do an immediate LoTW and fast direct QSL service for
those who contribute USDs 20.00 or more. This option would not delay any
of the traditional QSL options, but just put a priority on those who are
willing to help Kosovo Amateur Radio finally move beyond the past ten
difficult years.
  If you wish to upgrade your earlier QSL request to this enhanced service
you can send your donation through the ClugLog:
           https://secure.clublog.org/make_donation.php?call=Z60A
On behalf of the Project Goodwill Kosovo,
  Martti Laine, OH2BH

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From: kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org (Tedd Mirgliotta (KB8NW))
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2018 17:15:00 -0500
Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin #1349.1
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Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin No. 1349.1

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Special Bulletin No. 1349.1
BID: $OPDX.1349.1
February 3, 2018
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written/Sent From Strongsville, Ohio

Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet
Clusters Network, and NV9L for the following DX information.

2000 UTC 3 February 2018

During the last 72 hours we continued to experience the high winds,
low clouds, fog, and rough seas that have prevented helicopter oper-
ations since our arrival at Bouvet. No improvement was predicted in
the weather forecast for the next four days. Then, last night an issue
developed in one of the ship?s engines. This morning the captain of
the vessel declared it unsafe to continue with our project and aborted
the expedition. We are now on our long voyage back to Punta Arenas. As
you might imagine the team is deeply disappointed, but safe. There is
already talk about rescheduling the DXpedition.

Bob ? K4UEE 
Ralph ? K0IR 
Erling ? LA6VM

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Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1351

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DX Bulletin No. 1351
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February 12, 2018
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Mostly Written in Strongsville, Ohio
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, NJ1Q & W1AW, N2OO, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily DX, K5GS,
K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m DX News, W9ILY, DL1SBF, DL7UXG & The DX News
Letter, DxCoffee.com, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, ES1CW, F5NQL, F6AJA &
Les Nouvelles DX, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2MQP & DX Italia News,
OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, RSGB News, Sixitalia Weekly, and VA3RJ & ICPO
for the following DX information.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 4th/February, through Sunday, 11th/February there were
217 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W,
3X, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5V, 5W, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7X, 8P,
9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9Q, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A3, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV,
BY, C3, C5, C6, C9, CE, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D6,
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, FR, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB,
HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5, J6, J7, JA,
JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KH2, KH6, 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, PZ,
S0, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T30, T5, 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, VP2M, VP5, VP8, VP8/h, VP8/o, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XW, XX9, YA, YB,
YI, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, Z6, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, 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".

3Y0I BOUVET DXPEDITION NEWS (Rebooted DXpedition). According to the Web
page <https://bouvetoya.org/>, operators Dominik/3Z9DX, Stanislaw/SQ8X,
Leszek/SP3DOI, Branko/YU4DX and Frans/J69DS have rebooted their plans
to activate Bouvet Island. They state, "Our trip originally planned at
the end of 2017 was canceled at the request of the organizers of the
'3Y0Z' expedition. Due to the cancellation by the organizers, we are now
returning to the implementation of our project and preparations for our
trip as a matter of urgency." No dates are mentioned on the Web page,
but "DX-WORLD.net" states that they "received info from a Norwegian
contact that the 3Y0I license has been renewed. A landing permit has
also been issued by the Norwegian Polar Institute. No dates of activity
are mentioned, but the permit is good until February 2019. However,
DX-World contact suggests activity could be sometime this year." The
expedition plans are as follows per the Web page:
  How? -- For the purposes of the expedition, a 24-m-high seagoing yacht
          with a PowerSail sails and 2 engines of 250 HP was chartered.
          The unit is adapted to move in extreme weather conditions.
          During the stay on the island, before the bad weather, we will
          be protected by proper construction of expedition tents.
  Where? -- Our expedition will start in South Africa, from where we will
          sail to the Bouvet Island. We will cover over 2,800 nautical
          miles in the far South Atlantic. It's over ... 5200 km! After
          landing on Bouvet Island, we will install a camp and shortwave
          radio on the glacier plateau (it covers 93% of the island's
          surface. In good weather, we will get Olavtoppen - the highest
          peak of the island rising 760m above sea level.
  When? -- Our expedition will take place during the sub-antarctic summer
          in the Southern Hemisphere. A sea journey in stormy conditions
          ? will take about 12 days one way. If the weather is favorable
          for us, we will spend about two weeks on the island. With
          successful winds, the expedition plan will close in about a
          month and a half.

  Stay tuned for further details........

3Y0Z BOUVET DXPEDITION NEWS (From 3Y0Z Web page). On February 5th, the
captain of the MV Betanzos decided that it was the best interest of
safety and expediency to proceed directly to Capetown, South Africa,
rather than Punta Arenas, Chile. They also headed north to avoid the
possibility of encountering ice and then headed easterly toward Capetown.
The entire team was reported safe resting in their bunks and in good
spirits.
  It was reported on Thursday, February 8th, at 2045 UTC:
49.32 degrees South, 6.73 degrees East. 1,058 nautical miles from Capetown.
We are continuing our slow voyage to Capetown, currently making 6 knots,
with one of our two engines out. The team is healthy, with plenty of
food and water, and working to keep our spirits up. We cannot, however,
escape the cloud of disappointment hovering over us and the DX community.
We traveled 2700 nautical miles to Bouvet, but the last mile proved to
be the most difficult.
  As we type this, a tugboat is on its way to assist our vessel to the
port of Capetown. We will continue to keep everyone informed, as this
saga plays out. We would like to thank all of our friends and families
who have been with us every mile of the way. Your good wishes, thoughts
and prayers have sustained us over the last three weeks. 
  Ralph, K0IR
  Bob, K4UEE
  Erling, LA6VM

ADDED NOTES: Remember to visit the team's media pages (Twitter, Facebook)
as well as their Web page to read updates, see pictures and videos of
their trip:
   3Y0Z Web page:   http://www.bouvetdx.org/news-and-updates
   3Y0Z FaceBook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/639362206232014
   3Y0Z Twitter :   https://twitter.com/Bouvet_3Y0Z
  Also remember to follow their voyage by watching the following URL links:
    https://share.garmin.com/bouvet
    http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:777230/mmsi:725000291/imo:7310923/vessel:BETANZOS#IrjZAqtjXemvHHQW.99 

60 METERS NEWS. Four new countries are now active on 60 meters:
  * Czech amateurs can access both the new WRC-15 60m amateur secondary
    allocation of 5351.5-5366.5 kHz and their existing 12 60m channels.
    The WRC-15 allocation is available on an individual permit basis, with
    a maximum power of 15W EIRP.

  * The New Zealand national society has negotiated a license to allow
    limited operation by ZL amateurs on 60m on a trial secondary basis
    with no interference to primary users. Operation centers on 5353 kHz
    and 5362-5364 kHz, with a maximum output of 10dBW EIRP.

  * The Icelandic telecoms regulator will now permit access to the new
    WRC-15 60m allocation from 5351.5-5366.5 kHz on a secondary basis
    with a maximum power of 15W EIRP, but has ended the previous experi-
    mental license privileges. Argentinean amateurs may now use the new
    WRC-15 amateur 60m secondary allocation of 5351.5-5366.5 kHz, with
    a regional maximum power limit of 25W EIRP.

6Y5, JAMAICA. By the time you read this, Edmondo, VA3ITA, will be active
as VA3ITA/6Y5, from Montego Bay, Jamaica (NA-097), until February 13th.
Activity will be on 40-2 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL
via VA3ITA.

9X, RWANDA (Unusual Callsign). By the time you read this, Christian,
M0UPL, will be active using the unusual callsigns 9XSDA from Kigali,
Rwanda, until February 18th. The suffix "SDA" stands for "Seventh Day
Adventist Church". Activity will be on 40 and 20 meters using mainly
SSB. QSL via M0UPL direct to: Cristian Panaitescu, 131 Stafford Road,
CR0 4NN, Croydon, United Kingdom.

AH2, GUAM. Operators Toshinobu/JI3ERV and Mikawa/JR7OMD will once again
be active as AH2R during the ARRL International DX CW Contest (February
17-18th) as a Multi-? entry. QSL via LoTW.

C6, BAHAMAS. Joel, NF3R, will be active as NF3R/C6A from Andros Island
(NA-001) between March 6-13th.  Activity will be holiday style on 40-6
meters using SSB, RTTY, FT8 and MSK144. He will be using an IC-7300 with
100 watts into a dipole and operating from a houseboat 100 feet from
shore. QSL using LoTW or eQSL.

DXCC NEWS (ARRL Announces Mobile DXCC Operating Award). The ARRL posted
the following on February 9th, on their Web page:
  ARRL this week announced a Mobile DXCC Operating Award available to
radio amateurs who have contacted at least 100 DXCC entities from a
working vehicle with antennas and power source capable of operating
while in motion. ARRL Radiosport Manager Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, advised
those pursuing the award to put safety first.
  "Distracted driving is a serious concern, so we hope all mobile operators
exercise care when operating from a moving vehicle," he said.
  Full, official details are on the Mobile DXCC Operating Award page:
                     http://www.arrl.org/mobile-DXCC
  Read the complete announcement at:
  http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-announces-mobile-dxcc-operating-award

DXCC'S MOST WANTED (ClubLog). The "DXCC Most Wanted" entities list has
been updated on ClubLog as of February 7th. The list contain 340 entities
and the top 10 entities seems to have changed with the addition of Kosovo:
    1. P5    DPRK (North Korea)           6. KH1   Baker Howland Islands
    2. 3Y/B  Bouvet Island                7. BS7H  Scarborough Reef
    3. FT5/W Crozet Island                8. BV9P  Pratas Island
    4. Z6 Republic of Kosovo              9. KH7K  Kure Island
    5. CE0X San Felix Islands            10. KH3   Johnston Island
                
  The complete "DXCC Most Wanted" entities list is available at:
              https://secure.clublog.org/mostwanted.php

FK, NEW CALEDONIA. Operator Arnaud, JG1XMV, will once again be active as
FK/JG1XMV from Grande Terre (OC-032) between February 17th and March 3rd.
During this time he will be joined by Yves/FK4RD and the two operators
will active two other islands [Lifou (OC-033) and Mare (OC-033)] as
FK/JG1XMV. Exact schedule for Lifou and Mare will be provided later on
QRZ.com under FK/JG1XMV. He intends to stay 3-4 days on each island, but
the exact timing has not been decided as it is typhoon season and they
will be weather-dependent. Operating conditions will most likely be a
vertical with 100w or less. Arnaud will be working SSB mostly between
40-15 meters. Given what the HF conditions are at the moment, they will
do their best but are not expecting fabulous conditions. Hopefully,
they will get some interested stations throughout Asia and Asia Pacific.
Maybe they will get lucky via LP towards Europe as well. NA tends to be
a bit touch-and-go depending on where they operate from, but fingers
crossed, they hope for a few QSOs in the log. Arnaud may try to activate
a few SOTAs, but since his time on Grande Terre will be limited and since
he will be traveling with his family, he thinks that at this stage the
probability is fairly low. QSL via JG1XMV, direct, by the Bureau or by
FK/JG1XMV via LoTW or eQSL.

IOTA NEWS..............
  EU-064.  Operator Geoffrey/F4FVI, Suly/F4FGV, Chris/F4GTB, Maurice/F5NQL,
           Patrice/F6GCP and Fab/F4GYM will be active with a special
           callsign, TM6N, from Noirmoutier Island during the RSGB IOTA
           Contest (July 28-29th) as a Multi-Single/Low-Power entry.
           QSL via F4GYM, by the Bureau, eQSL or LoTW.

  EU-064.  A group of YL operators from four different countries will
           be active as TM64YL from the Island of Noirmoutier between
           August 25-31st. Operators mentioned are Rosel/DL3KWR, Evelyn/
           F5RPB, Siggi/DK2YL, Dora/HB9EPE, Joana/DJ5YL, Mado/F1EOY,
           Anna/TF3VB, Chantal/HB9FRC, Michaela/DL1TM, Claudine/F5JER,
           Vala/TF3VD, Gabriella/HB9GNP, Marie-Jo/F4***, Eva/HB9FPM and
           Christine/F4GDI. Activity will be on various HF bands. QSL
           direct to F4GHS. More details will be forthcoming.

  NA-038.  Mikhail, VE7ACN, will be active as VA7XW/VE2 from Havre Aubert
           Island between April 2-9th. Activity will be on various HF
           bands. QSL via VE7ACN, direct, by the Bureau, ClubLog's OQRS
           or LoTW. Visit his Web page at:    https://www.ve7acn.com

  NA-075.  By the time you read this, Mikhail, VE7ACN, will be active
           as VE7ACN/7 from South Pender Island until February 14th.
           Activity will be on various HF bands. However, he was active
           during this past weekend's CQWW WPX RTTY Contest. QSL via
           VE7ACN, direct, by the Bureau, ClubLog's OQRS or LoTW. Visit
           his Web page at:    https://www.ve7acn.com

  NA-084.  Mikhail, VE7ACN, will be active as VE7ACN/VE2 from Harrington
           Island between April 10-17th. Activity will be on various HF
           bands. QSL via VE7ACN, direct, by the Bureau, ClubLog's OQRS
           or LoTW. Visit his Web page at:    https://www.ve7acn.com

  NA-091.  Mikhail, VE7ACN, will be active as VE7ACN/7 from Quadra Island
           between March 13-19th. Activity will be on various HF bands.
           QSL via VE7ACN, direct, by the Bureau, ClubLog's OQRS or LoTW.
           Visit his Web page at:    https://www.ve7acn.com

  OC-265.  (Update) Andy, VK5MAV, will be active as VK5MAV/9 from Cato
           Reef between April 9-16th. Activity will be on various HF
           bands. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS or via RN3RQ.

  PLEASE NOTE: Since the Webmasters of the new <www.iota-world.org> have
  decided NOT to post or dedicate a Web page to announce upcoming IOTA
  operations, PLEASE send your IOTA operations information to the OPDX
  and we will post it here in an upcoming bulletin......

JD1, OGASAWARA. Nobuaki, JA0JHQ, will once again (7th time) be active as
JD1BOW from Chichijima Island (AS-031) between February 21-24th. Activity
will be on 160-15 meters using CW and the Digital modes. His main purpose
is to operate 160m CW and Digital Modes (FT8, RTTY, PSK31) on 20m. Equip-
ment will be a a TS-480HX (200w on HF, 100w on 6m) into a Micro-vertical,
Single Delta loop and End Feed antennas. QSL via his home callsign, direct
or by the Bureau. Visit his Blog page at:   http://pandasan.jimdo.com

KH6, HAWAII. David, OK6DJ, will be active as KH6/OK6DJ from Oahu Island
(OC-019) between February 14-21st. Activity will be on 40/30/20 meters
using CW and the Digital modes. He will also be on during the ARRL Inter-
national DX CW Contest (February 17-18th). QSL via home call, LoTW,
ClubLog's OQRS or eQSL. QSL direct to: David Beran, Dolni Kamenice 55,
Holysov 34562, Czech Republic. Please do not send QSLs to OK6DJ via the
Bureau. Use the OQRS to request your "one-way" Bureau QSL. Bureau QSLs
are so much faster "one-way" with OQRS. All QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW
and eQSL 6 months after the DXpedition.

LY100, LITHUANIA (Special Event). As of February 1st, special event
stations with different LY100 callsigns (LY100A-LY100Z), have been active
and will be active until February 28th, to celebrate the 100th anniversary
of Lithuania's independence. The LY100V station was active this past week-
end during the CQWW WPX RTTY Contest. QSL LY100V via the Bureau or direct, 
eQSL and LoTW. Special PDF diplomas will be issued for amateur radio
operators who will work at least 10 commemorative special callsigns from
the range of LY100A-LY100Z. To collect the electronic diploma, please send
a free-form e-mail to <hq at lrmd.lt> with the callsign which is eligible for
the award. Printed diplomas might be available upon request. Additionally,
special commemorative souvenirs from the Seimas of Lithuania will be
available for the most active stations for the highest number of QSOs
with different LY100 callsigns in different bands and modes. Five different
stations from LY, Europe and world will be eligible for this award. For
more details, see QRZ.com.

NEW OFFICERS FOR 2018. The following have been elected for the 2018 South
Jersey DX Association Officers:
   President    -- Bob Schenck, N2OO
   V. President -- Stephen Sullivan, KZ2I
   Secretary    -- Stephen  Molo, KI4KWR
   Treasurer    -- Bob Pantazes, W2ARP
   Visit the SJDXA Web site at:  http://www.sjdxa.org

P4, ARUBA. Operators Bruce/AA5B, Steven/AA7V, Ray/K9RS and Art/N3DXX
will be active as P40E from Aruba Island (SA-036) during the ARRL Inter-
national DX CW Contest (February 17-18th) as a Multi-Single entry. QSL
via K9QVB or LoTW. ADDED NOTE: P40E is a re-issued callsign. It was used
by Jos? Nunes, CT1BOH, in 2002. QSL via W3HNK or LoTW.

PACIFIC TOUR. Gerhard, OE3GEA, has started a two month Pacific tour
on February 4th, and has already visited Viti Levu Island (OC-016), Fiji
(3D2GE), and Tonga (A31GE) this past week. He is expected to be active 
as ZL/OE3GEA in New  Zealand between February 14-20th. The rest of his
schedule is as follows:
   February 21-24th -- Rarotonga, South Cook Islands; signing as E51GEA
   February 25th-March 10th -- Society Islands, French Polynesia; signing
                    as FO/OE3GEA
   March 11-20th -- Hilo and Honolulu, Hawaii; signing as KH6/OE3GEA
  Activity will be holiday style on 30-10 meters (possibly 40/6m). QSL
via OE3GEA, direct or by the Bureau.

PJ2, CURACAO. Thilo, DL9NBJ, will once again be active as PJ2/DL9NBJ from
Westpunt, Curacao (SA-099), between February 13-28th. Using an Elecraft
KX3 with a KXPA100 100 watt PA into vertical wire dipole, 12m fiberglass
pole and a ZS6BKW. Look for him on the HF bands operating CW and SSB.
QSL only via ClubLog's OQRS. He states, "Please no SASE and no cards
via Bureau. I don't need your cards, I will put it into trash can."

PJ2, CURACAO. Arno, PB1HF, will be active as PJ2/PB1HF from Curacao
(SA-099) between March 7-21st. Activity will be on various HF bands.
QSL via PB1HF, LoTW, eQSL, QRZ.com, direct QSL on request.

PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (February 12-18th).......
 Feb/12th AN      Feb/15th  AN     Feb/17th  AN
 Feb/13th AN      Feb/16th  AN     Feb/18th  HN
 Feb/14th 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 <http://www.bandconditions.com>:
  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
  A daily HF radio wave propagation forecast can be found at:
             https://www.facebook.com/thomasfranklingiellaw4hm
      Also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@GiellaW4hm

QSL INFO AND NEWS...................
  QSL-INFO from DB0SDX by Lothar, DL1SBF  (February 11th) <www.qslinfo.eu>
  --------------------------------------------------------------------
  5B4ALX via IZ4AMS        HH2AA via NR6M & (L)   SF6F via SA6FOL (L)
  9K57NLD via 9K57NLD (O)  II4HRZ via IQ4FE       SK0EN via SM0DFP
  CT7/DJ7PR via DJ7PR      J52EC via IZ3BUR (d)   TO7D via F6ITD (d/L)
  DA0WRTC via DJ9MH        K5C via W5NAC & (L)    UE95AE via UE95AE (O)
  DL/OE5RTP/P via OE5RTP   LY100CY via LY9Y       UE95GA via RZ5D
  DL100BY via DK2PZ        OZ0JX via OZ0JX (L/e)  UE95ME via UE95ME (O)
  DR18WRD via M0SDV (O/L)  OZ30EU via OZ8IE       W7A via KW7Y (L)
  EA8/ON4FI/P via ON4FI    PA/DL8ECA/M via DL8ECA YU70EXY via YU1EXY
  EF5FMC via EA5BX         PF2018SNK via PA0MBD & (L) ZF2LC via W2SM (L)
  EF9R via EA5KB (d/L)     PG55G via PD7YY        ZF9CW via K5GO and LoTW
  EI50AOM via EI2KA        PG6G via PA3GVI        ZS1/R1CC via DJ1ND

  (e) eQSL only  (d) direct only   (B) Bureau only  (*-B) DX's- Bureau
  (O) OQRS only  (C) ClubLog only  (L) LoTW only    (N) No QSL needed
  (I) No IRC     (P) PayPal

  LOGS ONLINE AT CLUBLOG.ORG THIS WEEK......
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/C81G **
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/P29VXG
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/T88RF
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/XU7YTT

  ** Gerben, PG5M, informs OPDX [edited}, "I had the OQRS on ClubLog not
     correctly activated, hence people could not request direct cards for
     C81G. This in now corrected and directs requests can be made now."

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 2E0OXF, 3C0L, 3C1L, 9Z4Y, DL1CLM, DL1SMA,
  DL4WQ, DL9CG, ES100A...Z, F4ESV, F5PAL, F6GLF, GM0NRT, HB9ACA, HK4FZ,
  OH8AA, OM3JW, R0CAF, R2AAR, RV3YR, S52D, S57YX, SP3QDM, SP9KR, SQ7OWZ,
  T40HQ, T88RF, VA2LGT, VE2YNI, VK9AA, Z60A, ZA1WW, ZC4A and ZS1XG

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 3C0L (AF-039), 3C1L (AF-010), 3XY3D/P (AF-096),
  5K0T, 9U4M, CE0Y/LU9VEA, HC8LUT, RI1F (EU-190), TO2SP, TS8TI (AS-083),
  VK9MA and YS/HR2DMR

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 6K3GII, 6K5BFZ, 6K5UQN, 6M0NU, D90HE,
  DR1517LU, DS1TDS, DS2BJW, DS3EXX, DS4NPL, DS5TOS, DT0IT, ES17EU, HL1IWD,
  HL2WA, HL3EFM, HL4CBI, HL5BLF, HL72V, HS0ZLT, SC40VIC, SC90SSA, SE90IARU,
  SV5/DK7TX, TX3D, WP4JLU, XR1T (SA-069) and ZS6GRL

T2, TUVALU. Tony, 3D2AG, will once again be active as T2AR from Funafuti
Atoll (OC-015) between March 6-13th. Activity will be limited (due to
work;  0430-1300z, 1730-2000z) on various HF bands as well as 2 and 6
meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, JT65 and FT8. QSL via 3D2AG or PayPal.

T48, CUBA. Members of the Las Tunas Contest Crew, T48K, will be active
during the ARRL International DX CW Contest (February 17-18th) as a Multi-2
entry. Look for some early operations starting February 13th. Operators
mentioned are Carlos/CX7CO/SM0KCO, Goran/SM0DRD/Goran/SM5SIC, Alex/CO8KA
and Ra?l/CO8ZZ. QSL via DK1WI.

T8, PALAU. Will, AA4NC, will be active as T8NC from Palau during the
ARRL International DX CW Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry.
QSL via AA4NC.

V3, BELIZE. Operators Robert/K5PI (V31AT), Leigh/WC0T, John/WC0W (V31TP)
Stephen/WW0G & XYL Nancie/NM0C, and Karl/AD0KH will compete in the ARRL
International DX CW Contest (February 17-18th) as a Multi-Single entry
from Cahal Pech Village in Western Belize. They will use V3T for the
contest callsign. QSL via WC0W or LoTW (no ClubLog). Look for operations
before and after the contest by the operators. They will mostly focus on 
CW and on the 30/17/12 meter bands. QSL to their home callsigns or possibly
LoTW.

V3, BELIZE. Operators Torsten/DG7RO and Alexandra/DO5ALX are once again
active as V31TF and V31RU, respectively, until February 25th. Activity
will be on various HF bands using SSB, RTTY, and some FT8. They were
active this past weekend during the CQWW WPX RTTY Contest but will also
be in the ARRL International DX CW (February 17-18th) and CQ WW 160m
SSB (February 23-25th) contests. QSL for both callsign via their home
callsigns, direct, by the Bureau, ClubLog or LoTW.

VP6D DUCIE ISLAND DXPEDITION NEWS (Press Release #2, dated February 8th).
[edited] VP6D Ducie Island 2018 DX-pedition (OC-182)-- Joining the team
is Vadym, UT6UD. An active DX-peditioner, he has operated as H44UD, A35UD,
S21XV, FO/UT6UD from Austral and Marquesas Islands, FG/UT6UD. He was a
member of the 2016 VK0EK DX-pedition to Heard Island. Many will recognize
Vadym from his 160 activity.
  We're happy to announce that 6 meter EME was added to the project. With
planning support from Lance, W7GJ, and the 6 meter community, we hope to
make the first ever 6m EME QSOs from Ducie Island.
  We're working with several amateur radio equipment manufacturers and
suppliers who indicated interest in supporting VP6D. Onboard already are
Arlan Communications for RadioSport headsets, DX-Engineering for antenna
and other supplies and GM0OBX Custom Cables offered their support. We're
in the process of formalizing agreements with other manufacturers.
  The logistics plan is coming together. Our equipment will be consolidated
in Fremont, California, for testing, packaging and shipment to the Brave-
heart in New Zealand. The team has a group reservation for our flight
transportation from Papeete to Mangareva and back. Braveheart will pick
us up in Mangareva and return us there at the end of the expedition
  Detailed antenna plans are coming together nicely with 2-element vertical
dipole arrays on the high bands backed up by a couple of horizontal beams,
4-squares on 30 / 40 meters and verticals on 80 / 160 meters. The 160
receiving antenna plans are under development.  
  With the cost of DX-peditions to remote islands increasing each year,
we kicked off our fund-raising campaign with a generous grant from the
Northern California DX Foundation, quickly followed by other DX clubs
and foundations. We appreciate the individuals who are supporting the
project with their donations. A current list of all donors is available
at:                                 vp6d.com
  VP6/D continues to be ranked in the top 25 Most Wanted, now at #21.
  73,  Team Ducie ? 2018
  Website:  vp6d.com, Twitter and Facebook
  Please direct questions to:  info at vp6d.com

WWII PACIFIC ISLANDS TOUR. Operators Will/AA4NC and Ron/AA4VK will be make
stops at six islands that were significant in America's battles in the
Pacific in World War II between February 13th and March 7th. Stops include,
Oahu, Palau, Peleliu, Saipan, Tinian, and Guam and include visits to
battle fields and war memorials, in addition to Radio operations from
T8, KH0, KH2, and KH6. Their tentative schedule is as follows:
  February 14-19th -- Palau Island (T8); Will/AA4NC will sign T8NC and
                      Ron/AA4VK will sign T8VK; activity will be holiday
                      style using SSB, CW and RTTY; on 160-10 meters;
                      AA4NC will also operate in the ARRL International
                      DX CW Contest as T8NC
  February 20-25th -- Saipan (KH0); signing KH0/AA4NC and KH0/AA4VK;
                      activity will be holiday style using SSB, CW and
                      RTTY; on 160-10 meters
  February 25-28th -- Guam (KH2); signing KH2/AA4NC and KH2/AA4VK; activity
                      will be holiday style using SSB, CW and RTTY; on
                      160-10 meters
  March 1-8th      -- Hawaii (KH6); Randy, N0TG, will join AA4NC and AA4VK
                      in KH6 for a radio reunion (for past operations KP1,
                      KP5, CY9, and CY0); activity will be holiday style
                      using SSB, CW and RTTY; on 160-10 meters; Also, AA4NC
                      will operate in the ARRL International DX SSB Contest
                      at KH6LC
  QSLs for all operations are by each operator's home callsigns.....

XU7, CAMBODIA. Andrea "Andy", IK7YTT, will be active as XU7YTT from
Cambodia between February 9-14th. Activity will be on various HF bands.
QSL via IW7EGQ.

XX9B MACAO DXPEDITION NEWS (dated February 10th). [edited] Claudio,
PY2MC, informs that Sarath, VU3RSB, has joined the team that will operate
XX9B Macau in March 2018. For more details, refer to OPDX.1349/1350 or
visit the XX9B Web page at:       http://xx9b.py2sex.com

Z6, KOSOVO. DXCC newest entity continues to be very active on the bands
to celebrate its entry on the DXCC list and celebrating Kosovo's 10th
anniversary of independence (February, 2008). Look for Z60A to be in the
ARRL International DX CW Contest (February 17-18th). As this was being
written, ClubLog shows (as of 1549z, February 10th) that Z60A has made
a total of 64795 QSOs with 22525 unique callsigns: 38119/CW, 21107/SSB
and 5569/RTTY. The breakdown by continent is: 477/AF, 6537/AS, 43950/EU,
12975/NA, 278/OC and 578/SA. QSL via OH2BH.
  ENHANCED QSL SERVICE FOR Z60A OPERATION NOW UNDERWAY.
The ClubLog OQRS system is set to cover the cost of direct QSL postage
? USDs 3.00, while also allowing voluntarily, private contributions. All
donations small or large are most welcome to support SHRAK, the Kosovo
Amateur Radio Association to aid in recruiting additional Kosovar youth
and to activate the existing Amateur Radio operators and support their
activities.
  As many have requested confirmations during the ongoing activation, it
has been decided to do an immediate LoTW and fast direct QSL service for
those who contribute USDs 20.00 or more. This option would not delay any
of the traditional QSL options, but just put a priority on those who are
willing to help Kosovo Amateur Radio finally move beyond the past ten
difficult years.
  If you wish to upgrade your earlier QSL request to this enhanced service
you can send your donation through the ClugLog:
           https://secure.clublog.org/make_donation.php?call=Z60A
On behalf of the Project Goodwill Kosovo,
  Martti Laine, OH2BH

(Reminder by N7NG) CLARIFICATION OF THE Z60A LOTW UPLOAD TIMING:
The complete Z60A log will be uploaded approximately four weeks after
the current activation. The current activation will end immediately
following Kosovo's 10th independence anniversary celebrations on Sunday,
February, 18 2018. The additional four-week window will allow for cor-
rections and checking for potentially busted calls.

ZF2, CAYMAN ISLAND (Satellites, Grids, HF). Adrian, AA5UK, will once
again be operating as ZF2AE from Grand Cayman (between March 1-4th)
and ZF2AE/ZF8 from Little Cayman (between March 5-10). Activity will
be holiday style (usually) on 40-10 meters using a IC-7300 and vertical
antenna. Operations will be focused on the Digital modes (FT8, RTTY,
PSK and other digital modes upon request)with possibly some SSB, and the
satellites using 2x FT-817s and Arrow Antenna for satellite. Most of his
activity will be in the afternoons and evenings. For the latest oper-
ational updates, watch his Twitter links <@AA5UK and @ ZF2AE>. QSL direct
to AA5UK with a SAE/SASE, LoTW or eQSL.

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From kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org  Sun Feb 11 17:27:20 2018
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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 17:27:20 -0500
Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin #1351.1
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Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin No. 1351.1

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Special Bulletin No. 1351.1
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February 11, 2018
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
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Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet
Clusters Network, W8HC and OH2BH for the following DX information.

3Y0Z BOUVET ISLAND DXPEDITION NEWS. "Now less than 700 miles to Capetown!!
Seas are starting to be friendly again to make 6+ kn.. 73 de Hal W8HC"

LATEST FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO (February, 11th). The weather has
been warming up in Kosovo lately and is currently above the freezing
mark. Many are wondering why it isn?t possible to eliminate the noise
by setting up camp in the quiet open field. The underlying fact is that
Pristina is more that 650m above the sea level, and this winter has been
particularly cold with -13C temperatures experienced during the acti-
vation period. There are prospects in place for the final and upcoming
week to operate from a better place. Driton, Z61DX, has been testing
the location and reception is dramatically better than at Z60A.
  Considering that Kosovo will stay on the DXCC map and that this is the
very first activation, not all noise and other challenges are expected
to be resolved. However, a remote location for RX/TX is underway and the
first tests may be done this week.  Bill, AA7XT, has donated an XR9
antenna to this application and it is now used at a temporary location
by Z61DX - soon to be moved to the remote site. The project seeks a
reasonably priced pair of second-hand TS590 rigs for remote implemen-
tation. Please contact N7NG or OH2BH.
  The purpose of this first activation was to bring in delegates from
as many countries as possible. This helps Kosovar hams in expanding
their network of friends into many interesting countries ? something
that had not happened over the past years of ?none? status.  During
this coming week Toivo, ES2RR, will boost the number of delegate
countries to ten (10).
  The departing German/Slovenian team of DJ5IW, DM5TI, DD2ML and S57AW
did a fantastic job while introducing the data modes (RTTY & FT8). They
made up to 10,000 digital QSOs (some 4000 in the WPX RTTY) , with the
Z60A project total now reaching 70,000. Driton, Z61DX, and his brother
Agim, Z61AS, were also QRV all day Saturday on FT8 as a result of the
past week?s work by Ulli, DD2ML, and others.
  During this RTTY weekend the SHRAK HQ location was exclusively activated
on 20M SSB by locals: Z61VB, Z61FF, Z62FB and Z63DBB.
  The DX community has been generous to their fellow hams in Kosovo. All
donations are temporarily marked for SHRAK needs and will be managed by
the Yasme Foundation directors Martti, OH2BH, and Hans, PB2T, together
with Pertti, OG2M, and SHRAK president Vjollca, Z61VB. The ?early LoTW
with fast paper QSL? concept will continue to March 15th, 2018. Thanks
also to Jyri, OH2KM, for managing all related data operations.
  The final jubilee week is now starting. An international delegation
will participate in the ceremonies celebrating the 10th anniversary of
Independence. In addition, they will give out new DXCC contacts to those
who still have an ?ATNO? need and be active in the ARRL DX CW contest.
The team includes Z61DX, ES2RR, OG2M, OH1MA, OH2BH and others.
  Regards from the vibrant city of Pristina, with many new prospects
underway!

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From kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org  Fri Feb 16 11:07:00 2018
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:07:00 -0500
Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1352
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Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1352

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1352
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February 19, 2018
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Mostly Written in Strongsville, Ohio
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, ARRL Letter/Web, N1DG, NJ1Q & W1AW, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily
DX, WB6RSE, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m DX News, DL1SBF, DL7UXG & The DX News
Letter, DxCoffee.com, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, E73Y, ES1CW, F5NQL, F6AJA &
Les Nouvelles DX, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2MQP & DX Italia News, OZ6OM
& 50 MHz DX News, Sixitalia Weekly, VA3RJ & ICPO and VU3VGP for the
following DX information.

** EDITOR'S SPECIAL NOTICE: This week's bulletin was sent out earlier
   than normal to accommodate the late ARRL DX CW Contest announcements.
   Also, we wanted to provide the readers with a consolidated listing
   of the ARRL DX CW Contest participants.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Friday, 9th/February, through Friday, 16th/February there were
227 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W,
4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5V, 5W, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7P, 7X, 8P,
8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A3, A4, A6, A7, A9,
AP, BV, BY, C3, C5, C6, C9, CE, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX,
CY0, D2, D4, D6, DL, DU, E4, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP,
ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FK, FM, FR, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU,
GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS,
J2, J3, J5, J6, J7, J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, 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, PZ, S5, SM, SP, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9,
T30, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TN, TR, TT, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK,
UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9M, VP2E, VP2M, VP5, VP8,
VP8/h, VP8/o, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XW, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YL, YN, YO, YS,
YU, YV, Z2, Z3, Z6, ZA, ZB, ZD7, 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".

3D2EU ROTUMA DXPEDITION (Update). It was reported on the 3D2EU Web page
[edited]: We regret to inform you, that Tony (3D2AG) will be not with
our team on Rotuma, because of unforeseen work commitments. Our prepar-
ations are on schedule and in one week our team flies from Frankfurt 
over Singapore to Nadi. After a short stay in Nadi we will fly on 
Feb. 23th, with a small Twin Otter to Rotuma. And then... We will 
look for you in the pileup.
 Few other sources are reporting that the team will now only operate from
one location instead of two. Also, the team will not be operating on 60m
due to Tony's absence (no permit). For more details, refer to OPDX.1342
or their Web page at:         http://www.rotuma2018.de

3Y0Z BOUVET DXPEDITION NEWS (From 3Y0Z Web page). Reported on February 14th,
at 1645 UTC: We continue our slow pace toward Capetown. We are currently
making 5.6 knots and are 293 miles from Capetown. We are showing 2 days and
5 hours until we reach Capetown.
  The weather is pleasant. Our seabirds have decreased in number since we
left cooler waters. Recently, a pod of Orcas passed by, and the bridge
spotted a whale. Those were the highlights of the day. There?s not much
left for us to do. We have one /MM radio to occupy the 20 of us.
  It?s a bit difficult to arrange and confirm our flights home and to
prepare for Customs/Immigration in Capetown without the internet, but
we are managing ? sort of.
  Thanks again to everyone and the good wishes we encounter on the air.
The ?dit-dits? are appreciated.
  73, Ralph, K0IR
Reported on February 16th, at 1320 UTC: ETA at Capetown harbor is 0930
on Saturday morning. We understand that immigration and customs will
come aboard at 1700, and we will likely be cleared to depart the vessel.
DAP has us all booked into a local hotel near the waterfront.
  On Sunday, there will be a reception held at a local yacht club sponsored
by a local radio club and numerous DXers. We are very much looking forward
to that and are certainly honored.
  The first of the team will begin departing for home on Sunday night,
and the majority will be on their way Monday evening/early Tuesday morning.
A few more will straggle out and be on their way home on Wednesday.
  When we depart the vessel on Saturday, that will be our 31st day aboard
the ship. Needless to say, we are ready to set foot on dry, un-moving
ground once again. Ralph and I are very proud of this team. They have
endured many hardships since departing home in early January. They have
been patient and resilient and good company. There will be more updates
in the future, as we begin to unravel this attempt and plan our subsequent
strategy.
 73, Bob, K4UEE

ADDED NOTES: Remember to visit the team's media pages (Twitter, Facebook)
as well as their Web page to read updates, see pictures and videos of
their trip:
   3Y0Z Web page:   http://www.bouvetdx.org/news-and-updates
   3Y0Z FaceBook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/639362206232014
   3Y0Z Twitter :   https://twitter.com/Bouvet_3Y0Z
  Also remember to follow their voyage by watching the following URL links:
    https://share.garmin.com/bouvet
    http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:777230/mmsi:725000291/imo:7310923/vessel:BETANZOS#IrjZAqtjXemvHHQW.99 

4U0, AUSTRIA. Just a reminder that members of the International Amateur
Radio Contest DX Club (ARCDXC) [4U1A] will be active with special callsign
4U0R from the Vienna International Center, Austria, for the "World Radio
Day" (February 13th) until February 20th. Activity will be on various HF
bands using CW and SSB. QSL via UA3DX, direct, by the Bureau or ClubLog's
OQRS. For more details, see:       http://www.cqdx.ru/4u1a/4u0r
This station counts as Austria for DXCC purposes.

5H, TANZANIA. John, KB7LBY, will be active as 5H2LBY while ascending Mt.
Kilimanjaro between February 25th and March 2nd. Activity will be limited
during his climb and on 40/20 meters running QRP into a magnetic-loop
antenna. QSL via LoTW.

9N, NEPAL. By the time you read this, Charles, KE5GD, will be here as of
February 15th, and until March 1st. He will be active as 9N7CR between
6:00-8:00 pm Nepal time using an IC-7000 and 100 watts on 20 meters SSB.
QSL via his home callsign. No other details were provided.

BW, TAIIWAN. Bodo, DF8DX, will be active as BW/DF8DX from Taiwan (AS-020)
between June 24-30th. Activity usually will be on 40-10 meters using mainly
CW with 100 watts into a vertical antenna. QSL via his home callsign, by
the Bureau, direct or LoTW.

CN, MOROCCO. M'hamed, CN8NK, in Rabat, will be active as CN4P during
the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-25th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (??m)
entry. QSL via EA5XX.

CU4/CT8, AZORES (Rare IOTA). Operators R7KW, RW7K, UZ5DX are now active
as CT8/homecall from the rare IOTA Graciosa Island (EU-175) in the Azores
Group. QSL via their home callsign. They plan to be active as CU4DX
during the ARRL International DX CW Contest (February 17-18th) as a
Multi-Single/High-Power entry. QSL via CU2CE or LoTW.

D4, CAPE VERDE. Rudi, DK7PE, is now active as D44TPE from Santiago Island.
The length of his stay is unknown. Activity will be holiday style on
various HF bands. QSL via DK7PE.

E2, THAILAND. Champ, E21EIC, will be active as E2A (The SIAM DX Group/
Contest Callsign) from Bangkok during the ARRL International DX CW Contest
(February 17-18th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via
LoTW or by the Bureau using ClubLog.

E5, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS. Oleh, UR5BCP, will be active as E51BCP from
Rarotonga Island (OC-013) between April 15-20th. Operation will also
including some SOTA activations. QSL via KD7WPJ.

E5, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS. Operators Bruce/AD7MM (E51BAS), Marilyn/KI7DLK,
Doug/W6HB (E51DLD) and Peter/WA6HXM will be active from Rarotonga Island
(OC-013) between May 13-25th. Activity will be holiday style on 160-10
meters, and operating from E51AND and E51KC QTHs (also possibly from
E51JD, E51BQ and E51CG QTHs). QSL via their home callsigns direct (see
QRZ.com).

FY, FRENCH GUIANA. Operators Didier/FY5FY, Herve/F5HRY and Marc/F1HAR
will be active as FY5KE from French Guiana during the ARRL International
DX SSB Contest (March 3-4th) as a Multi-Single/High-Power entry. QSL
via LoTW.

GD9, ISLE OF MAN. Mark, M0DXR, will be active as GD9W from the Isle of
Man during this year's CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 27-28th) as a Single-
OP/Single-Band (40 or 20m) entry. QSL via M0SDV.

H7, NICARAGUA (Update/Change). Operators Jim/WB2REM and Mark/WY1G will
be active as H72DX (not H7DX) from Granada, Nicaragua, between February
26th and March 6th. Activity will be on various HF bands using CW, SSB,
and FT8. QSL via WY1G, direct or ClubLog's OQRS. Watch QRZ.com or
<http://www.h7dx.com> for updates or more details.

HR, HONDURAS. Clay, WC6YJ, will be active as HR8/WC6YJ from Rus Rus
Hospital between February 19-28th. Activity will be limited to as time
permits (holiday style/working/mainly evenings) on 80-17 meters using
an IC-7100 with only 10-15 watts to an end-fed wire antenna. QSL via
LoTW or ClubLog.

IOTA NEWS..............
  AS-175.  Members of the Gujarat Institute of Amateur Radio (GIAR) and
           Mount Abu International Ham Radio Club will use the special
           callsign AT7BK which was issued for the IOTA station on Ajad
           Tapu Island, of West Gujarat, India. Look for activity between
           February 24-25th. QSL via VU2BK.
        
  EU-146.  Operators Maarten/PA3EYC, Hans/PE1KWH, Gert/PA2LO, Gerard/PD0PIW
           and Tymen/PA3GRM will be active as PI4AMF/p from Schouwen-
           Duivenland Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 28-29th)
           as a Multi-Op/Island Station/Fixed entry.
           QSL via PA3EYC or ClubLog's OQRS.

  NA-123.  Jim, W8ERI, will be active as V31ZF from Turneffe Atoll, Belize,
           between February 18-23rd. Activity will be on 20/17/15 meters
           SSB. QSL via W8ERI direct.

  OC-128.  Bodo, DF8DX, will be active as DU1WQY/1 from Palawan Island
           between April 15-18th. Activity will usually  be on 40-10
           meters using mainly CW with 100 watts into a vertical antenna.
           QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau, direct or LoTW.

  OC-179.  (Update) Cezar, VE3LYC, informs that the TCSI has issued him
           the radio license for Temotu, and the callsign for the Duff
           Island operation is H40D! The license for Solomon Islands has
           been issued too, but the callsign isn't what he had requested
           due to an error. Bernhard, DL2GAC/H44MS, relayed his request
           for re-consideration to TCSI, and Cezar is hopeful that the
           matters will be resolved next week when the Telecommunications
           Commissioner will return back in office. For more details and
           updates, watch:    https://oc-179.weebly.com
 
KH1/KH7Z BAKER ISLAND DXPEDITION (PRESS RELEASE #5, dated February 15th).
  [edited] The 2018 DXpedition to Baker Island is proud to commemorate
the 81st anniversary of Amelia Earhart's disappearance on July 2, 1937,
near Baker & Howland islands, as well as the commitment and sacrifices
made by the Hui Panala?au students from Hawaii, who lived on Baker,
Howland and Jarvis from 1935-1942.
  Not many people know that these "Hui Panala?au students" were unsung
heroes. They were part of the American Equatorial Islands Colonization
Project, which helped establish Baker, Howland and Jarvis as legitimate
US territories by forming settlements on Baker and Howland.
  The settlement on Baker was named "Meyerton", after Captain H.A. Meyer
of the US Army, who helped establish the Hui Panala?au camps in 1935.
"Itascatown", on Howland Island, was named after the USCGC ship "Itasca"
which transported the students to the islands from Hawaii. Some of these
young men lost their lives during the simultaneous attacks on Pearl Harbor
& Baker-Howland-Jarvis on December 7-8th, 1941.
  There is a strong connection between Earhart's trip around the world,
and these Hui Panala?au colonists. The students helped build the landing
strip on Howland for Earhart's arrival and were waiting to welcome her
on both Baker and Howland.
  Itasca was anchored at Howland and was in constant communication with 
Earhart as she made her final approach to Howland, but then disappeared 
presumably in the vicinity of Baker-Howland, which are only 40 miles apart. 
 From some reports, a few students were also on the Itasca during those 
final hours.
  Our DXpedition not only honors Earhart, often cited as a role-model for
young girls because of her independence, persistence, and courage, but
also recognizes the important role the brave young Hui Panala?au students
played in US history.
  KH1 is the 5th most wanted entity. Our plans are to bring the KH1
entity to as many operators, and countries as we can. We hope adding
these historical elements to our adventure makes it more interesting
and enjoyable to our audience and raises awareness of our hobby in the
general public.
  As with any DXpedition to the really rare ones, this will be another
large budget operation. The operator team will contribute over 50% of
the expected budget of $400,000. You can help make this DXpedition happen
by visiting our website and contributing today.
             http://www.baker2018.net/pages/donate.html
Thank you in advance for your support.
The Baker Island 2018 Team

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN (For CQ Amateur Radio, Contest, and DX Halls of Fame).
  Nominations will be accepted until March 1st for membership in the CQ
Amateur Radio, DX, and CQ Contest Halls of Fame. The DX and Contest Halls
of Fame recognize radio amateurs who have made major contributions to
DXing and Contesting, respectively. The CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame
recognizes those who have made major contributions to Amateur Radio
generally, and radio amateurs who have made major contributions to society
at large.
  "The activities and accomplishments that qualify one for membership in
these elite groups involve considerable personal sacrifice and can usually
be described by the phrase 'above and beyond the call of duty,'" the
nomination announcement said.
  Nominations may be made by individuals, clubs, or national organizations.
Up to two people may be inducted into the Contest and DX halls of fame
each year. There is no set maximum for inductees into the Amateur Radio
Hall of Fame.
  E-mail nominations (preferred) or mail (postmarked by March 1st)
to Amateur Radio, DX, or Contest Hall of Fame, c/o CQ magazine,
17 West John St., Hicksville, NY 11801 USA. Be sure to specify which
Hall of Fame the nomination is for.
  Inductees typically are announced immediately prior to Hamvention? in May.

PR2, BRAZIL (LH Op). Operators Billy/PY2LCD, Enrique/PU2PSP, Carlos/
PY2VM and Luiz/PY2XZ will be active as PR2IL from the Icapara Light-
house (ARLHS BRA 135) between February 16-18th. This activity will be
during the 10th South American Lighthouse Weekend. Operations will be
on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via PY2LCD. For more details
about the South American Lighthouse Weekend and a list of stations, see:
                         http://www.grupodxbb.com.ar
                         http://wlol.arlhs.com

PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (February 19-25th).......
 Feb/19th AN      Feb/22nd  AN     Feb/24th  AN
 Feb/20th AN      Feb/23rd  AN     Feb/25th  AN
 Feb/21st 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 <http://www.bandconditions.com>:
  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
  A daily HF radio wave propagation forecast can be found at:
             https://www.facebook.com/thomasfranklingiellaw4hm
      Also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@GiellaW4hm

QSL INFO AND NEWS...................
  QSL-INFO from DB0SDX by Lothar, DL1SBF  (February 11th) <www.qslinfo.eu>
  --------------------------------------------------------------------
  4L/TA7AZC via TA7AZC & (L) DR60RAFG via DH1BUZ     OR15ANT via ON7ZM
  4U0R via UA3DX             EA8/PA0PCH via PA0PCH   P40W via N2MM (d/L) 
  4U13FEB via 9A2AA          ED2C via EA2CJ          TI5/N5BEK via N5BEK (**)
  5R8SV via G3SWH            EE1I via EA1SB (L/e)    TM390SR via F4DTO
  AM5WAP via EA1IT           EE4A via EA4IE          V26M via W3HNK
  CN2DF via DL7DF & (L)      EI100MCV via EI6AL      VP9/W6PH via W6PH (d)
  CN2FR via DL7DF & (L)      GB1FWW via G4XEX & (L)  XW3DT via RK3DT (P) 
  CR5V via M0OXO (O)         HG0R via HA0NAR         YE6YE via YE6YE (d/e/L)
  CT8/RW7K via RW7K          HL0WOP via HL2DBP & (L) YV1KK via OH0XX
  CT9/DL5WS via DL5WS        II4HRZ via IQ4FE        ZA/IW2JOP via IW2HAJ 
  CT9/DL8UD via DL8UD        IQ9MQ via IT9MRM (d)    ZA/IW2JOP via IW2HAJ 
  CV7S via CX7SS             J52EC via IZ3BUR (d)    ZM2B via ZL2BR
  DL160EMMA via DG5YHE       KH6TU via KH6TU (L/d)   ZZ40MS via (PY-B)
  DL70PADER via DG2YFZ (B)   N0J via JJ2VLY
  DP8M via DL6NDW            OK/DH7WW/P via DH7WW

  (e) eQSL only  (d) direct only   (B) Bureau only  (*-B) DX's- Bureau
  (O) OQRS only  (C) ClubLog only  (L) LoTW only    (N) No QSL needed
  (I) No IRC     (P) PayPal        (**) direct to Costa Rica

  LOGS ONLINE AT CLUBLOG.ORG THIS WEEK......
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/9Y4/UA4CC

  NEW JY5HX QSL ROUTE. Boris, E73Y, informs OPDX that effective 10-Feb-2018,
  he is taking over the QSL Manager duties for Dr. Munzer Qraini, JY5HX.
  He has the complete logs and once QSL cards are printed Boris will be
  able to confirm direct and Bureau requests for all QSOs. Clublog's OQRS
  will be activated once QSL cards are received from printer (end of
  February).

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 9K2NO, AH7DN, DJ8QP, F8AEJ, HB9EFK, HC1MD,
  HP8/W1USN, LW7EDH, MW5R, OE7AJH, OH3NE, OX3DB, RA2FF, SM3EVR, SP4WRF,
  SQ7OWZ, TR8CA, TZ4AM, UA4CR, V26RA, VE9DZ, VK3BM, YB8XM/P (with wrong
  loc data & IOTA identifier) and YV5DRN

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 3C1L, 5K1B, 7Q7AB, BD4WN, CX2DK, DK200MARX,
  F5PWK, IS0HQJ, J5T (AF-020), PU5BTO, TO2SP and VP9/N2OO

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: NONE REPORTED THIS WEEK!!!!

TY, BENIN (Update). Members of the F6KOP team, the Provins ARC, will be
active as TY7C from Ouidah between March 8-17th. Operators mentioned are
Jean-Luc/F1ULQ/AK8DX (Team Leader/SSB operator), Damien/F4AZF (Co-leader/
SSB operator), Raymond/F5MFV (RTTY/Digi operator), Xavier/F5NTZ (CW
operator), Jo/DJ3CQ (CW operator), Arno/DL1CW (CW operator), Christian/
DL2MDU, Andreas/DL3GA/AB8AY (CW operator), Philipp/OE7PGI (RTTY/Digi
operator) and Henri/F1HRE (RTTY operator). The pilot station will be Frank,
F4AJQ. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital
modes. They plan to have four stations on the air. QSL via F5GSJ direct,
LoTW or ClubLog's OQRS. For more details, see:
                     https://ty2018dx.wordpress.com

V2, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA. By the time you read this, Alan, N3AD, will once
again be active as V26M (as of February 13th) from Antigua Island (NA-100)
until February 19th, during the ARRL International DX CW Contest (February
17-18th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via W3HNK.

XV, VIETNAM. William "BJ", WA7WJR, reports on his QRZ.com page that he
will once again be active as XV9WJR during April and May.

Z6, KOSOVO. DXCC newest entity continues to be very active on the bands
to celebrate its entry on the DXCC list and celebrating Kosovo's 10th
anniversary of independence (February, 2008). Reports indicate that
ClubLog's DXCC Most Wanted list as of February 14th, has the Republic
of Kosovo now at the #8 position after rocketing into the #1 slot when
it became a DXCC entity on January 21st. The #2 and #3 slots are held
by Bouvet Island and Crozet Island, respectively, while North Korea is
back at #1. Just a reminder to look for Z60A to be in the ARRL Inter-
national DX CW Contest (February 17-18th). With two stations on the air,
Z60A operations are expected to continue through February 19th.
  As this was being written, ClubLog shows (as of 2218z, February 15th)
that Z60A has made a total of 73852 QSOs with 24689 unique callsigns:
38890/CW, 24224/SSB, 1/HELL and 10737/RTTY. The breakdown by continent
is: 535/AF, 7460/AS, 49775/EU, 15149/NA, 303/OC and 630/SA. QSL via OH2BH.

ZF2, CAYMAN ISLAND (Satellites, Grids, HF). Adrian, AA5UK, will once
again be operating as ZF2AE from Grand Cayman (between March 1-4th)
and ZF2AE/ZF8 from Little Cayman (between March 5-10). Activity will
be holiday style (usually) on 40-10 meters using a IC-7300 and vertical
antenna. Operations will be focused on the Digital modes (FT8, RTTY,
PSK and other digital modes upon request)with possibly some SSB, and the
satellites using 2x FT-817s and Arrow Antenna for satellite. Most of his
activity will be in the afternoons and evenings. For the latest oper-
ational updates, watch his Twitter links <@AA5UK and @ ZF2AE>. QSL direct
to AA5UK with a SAE/SASE, LoTW or eQSL.

ZF9, CAYMAN ISLANDS. Stan, K5GO, will once again be active as ZF9CW from
Cayman Brac Island (NA-016) this time during the ARRL International DX
CW Contest (February 17-18th) as Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry.
QSL via LoTW or his home callsign direct.

ZL, NEW ZEALAND. Operators Mark/ZL3AB, Geoff/ZL3GA and Phil/ZL3PAH will
use the "Quake Contesters" callsign ZL3X during the ARRL International
CW Contest (February 17-18th) as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via LoTW or direct
to ZL3PAH.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
       The following stations are expected to be active in the
                 ARRL DX CW Contest (February 17-18th, 2018)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Thanks to Bill, NG3K, for providing OPDX readers with the following
consolidated listing of the participants in the 2018 ARRL DX 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/adxc2018.html  (By callsign)
          http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/adxcd2018.html (By entity)
For the complete set of rules, see:  http://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Contest        DXCC          Class         QSL
Callsign       Entity                       Route
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3W9DLE         Vietnam                      W0DLE (d)
5W0LR          Samoa                        LoTW; QSL via AD7AR (d/C)
6Y2T           Jamaica        SOAB HP       VE3DZ
AH2R           Guam           M/?           LoTW
C6A            Bahamas                      N4BP
CR3DX          Madeira        M/2           OM2VL
CU4DX          Azores         M/S           LoTW; QSL via CU2CE
D44EE       Cape Verde Island SO LP         LoTW; QSL via OZ1BII (C/e)
E2A            Thailand       SOAB HP       LoTW; QSL via (HS-B)
GM5A           Scotland       M/2           LoTW; (C)
J6/KG9N        St. Lucia                    KG9N
KH6/OK6DJ      Hawaii                       LoTW; QSL via OK6DJ (C/e/d)
NP2N        US Virgin Islands M/S 
OA4/WJ2O       Peru           SO LP         LoTW
P40E           Aruba          M/S           LoTW; QSL via K9QVB
P40W           Aruba          SOAB          LoTW; N2MM (d); (NB)
P49Y           Aruba          SOAB
PJ2T           Curacao        M/?           W3HNK
PJ4A           Bonaire        M/?           LoTW; QSL via K4BAI 
T45FM          Cuba                         RW6HS
T48K           Cuba           M/2           DK1WI
T8NC           Palau          SOAB LP       AA4NC
TI7W           Costa Rica     SOHP          LoTW; QSL via W4FS
TO1A           French Guiana  SOSB 15M      F5HRY
V26M           Antigua                      W3HNK
V3T            Belize         M/S           WC0W
V47T         St Kitts & Nevis SOAB          N2NT
VK3HF          Australia      M/2           LoTW; QSL via M0OXO
VP2MSS         Montserrat     M/2           LoTW; QSL via K1QX
VP5K           Turks & Caicos               LoTW; QSL via K0PC
VP9/W6PH       Bermuda
ZF1A           Cayman Islands M/S           LoTW; QSL via K6AM (B/d) 
ZF9CW          Cayman Islands SOAB LP       K5GO
ZL3X           New Zealand    M/2           LoTW

  (e) eQSL only  (d) direct only   (B) Bureau only  (*-B) DX's- Bureau
  (O) OQRS only  (C) ClubLog only  (L) LoTW only    (N) No QSL needed
  (I) No IRC     (P) PayPal        (NB) No Bureau

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From dragan.acimovic at gmail.com  Mon Feb 19 04:54:51 2018
From: dragan.acimovic at gmail.com (Dragan Acimovic)
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 10:54:51 +0100
Subject: [DX] 9M0W DXPed
Message-ID: <155417146.20180219105451@gmail.com>



Team  9M0W  prepared  all  documents for DXPedition in March 2018 on a
famous  Island  Spratly  - Layang Layang. Landing permit from Malaysian
government  arrived. We also have licence from MCMC with call 9M0W. 20
person  with  team  lider  YT1AD, HL5FUA, K9JM, YT3W, ZL3WW, ZL3WW/yl,
K1LZ,  K1ZM,  JT1CO, F6GNZ, PY2XB, KO8SCA, WD5COV, W5XU, VK3FY, VK3FN,
SV2GWY,  9M6ABZ,  9M6RHM  and  9M6ZAE.  The member of our team was our
brother  Dave  K3LP, but from January 2018 we will all miss one of the
most  famous  radio  amateur K3LP. This DXPed will be in the memory on
David  Collingham,  K3LP. Our team will meet in Kota Kinibalu, one day
before departure on March 6, 2018.
9M0W call will be active from March 6 till March 13, 2018.
QSL via YT1AD. More information on the WEB site www.yt1ad.info/9m0w/

  

POZ, Acim YT3W
Monday, February 19, 2018
10:53:03
-- 
Dragan Acimovic
Bulevar Mihaila Pupina 10D/III-13
Novi Beograd 11070
Serbia
Cel (+381) 62 400 102
Cel (+381) 66 400 102
http://www.yt3w.info/
http://www.petnica.rs/


From kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org  Mon Feb 19 20:42:35 2018
From: kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org (Tedd Mirgliotta (KB8NW))
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 20:42:35 -0500
Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin #1352.1
Message-ID: <5A8B7D0B.2090401@barf80.nshore.org>


SB DX @ WW < KB8NW $OPDX.1352.1
Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin No. 1352.1

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Special Bulletin No. 1352.1
BID: $OPDX.1352.1
February 19, 2018
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, N7NG and Z32ZM for the following DX information.

LATEST FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO (INITIAL OPERATION CLOSING DOWN).
   Pristina, Kosovo - Monday morning, February 19th, 2018
ES2RR, OG2M, OH1MA, OH2BH and Z62FB left Pristina and crossed the Albanian
border at 2PM today on their way to their Albanian homes. They plan to
work on antennas at ZA1EM and ZA1F tomorrow before finally heading to
their respective countries on Wednesday. They left a piece of their hearts,
and left their Kosovo operating sites in intact for their return over the
weekend of the ARRL DX (SSB) Contest in two weeks.
   The first Kosovo activation resulted in 81,478 QSOs with 26,487 
individual
callsigns. Of the total number of QSOs, some 22% (17,876) were from North
America and 10% (8255) were with DXers in Asia. Europe was obviously
dominating with 66% (53,725) QSOs.
   Delegates from ten (10) different countries were part of the initial
activity. They returned home with many fond memories of this now 10 year
old Republic, which was finally granted DXCC status on January 21, 2018.
   The festivities surrounding Kosovo???s 10th anniversary were warm and
memorable. The entire country - particularly the capital Pristina - were
the party grounds, with the main street full of people listening to the
open-air street concerts, featuring the famous British singer Rita Ora,
a Kosovo native. The evening was cold - below the freezing mark - but
the warmth of the occasion overrode the cold February night at 650
meters above sea level.
   In the comfort of the city center, the Government of Kosovo offered a
memorable reception and luncheon marking Amateur Radio???s past ten years
toward this memorable day. Martti Laine, OH2BH of Project Goodwill Kosovo
and Hans Blondeel-Timmerman, PB2T of the International Amateur Radio
Union were personally awarded plaques commemorating their support in
making this day happen.
   Kosovo???s good name is now carved in stone, and many Kosovar voices
will continue to penetrate the radio spectrum. A new DXCC counter was
born!
   Please kindly look at your QSOs in Club Log and at QRZ.com (Z60A).
In the case of errors, please allow the group look at problems and
correct them accordingly. For a next three weeks, errors will be worked
out and the log will be entered into Logbook of the World (LoTW). Early
donors will receive their direct QSL cards with others to follow immediately
thereafter. Thank you for being part of the first (Z60A) Kosovo activation.
   -N7NG
------------------------------------------

Z68M, KOSOVO. Mome, Z32ZM, informs OPDX that the next two weekends in
Feb/March he will be active on all HF bands 160-10 meters using all modes
(CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8 and JT65). This will be a ONE MAN DX activity. Mome
tells OPDX, [edited] "I have had this licence for a few weeks earlier,
but didn't wanted to interrupt & mix-up with the SHARK's Z60A celebration
and activity." QSL via ClubLog's OQRS is strongly recommended for direct
and Bureau QSL cards. However, for those who wish direct QSLs, but don't
have PayPal, Mome is OK on QRZ.com (https://www.qrz.com/db/z32zm) and
PLEASE USE ONLY WHITE ENVELOPES (Air-Mail envelopes are still target of
post office robbery  here in Macedonia). QSL cards for this operation
will be printed after this activity with logos & callsigns of main sup-
porters via My PayPal address  <z32zm at t.mk>. Another, bigger activity from
Kosovo is planned for later this year and lets hope that by then 6m - 50MHz
will be allowed for HAM Radio use. For sure, that will be a BIG PLEASURE
for all of us ...... in any case:  STAY TUNED ON SIX  !"

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From kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org  Sun Feb 25 11:59:00 2018
From: kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org (Tedd Mirgliotta (KB8NW))
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 11:59:00 -0500
Subject: [DX] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1353
Message-ID: <mailman.60.1519578014.3396.dx@mailman.qth.net>


SB DX @ WW < KB8NW $OPDX.1353
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1353

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1353
BID: $OPDX.1353
February 26, 2018
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Sent/Written in Strongsville, Ohio

Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet Clusters
Network, ARRL Letter/Web, NJ1Q & W1AW, AA3B, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily
DX, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m DX News, W9ILY, WE9V, K0BBC, DL1SBF, DL7UXG
& The DX News Letter, DxCoffee.com, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, E73Y, ES1CW,
F5NQL, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, G3SWH, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2MQP &
DX Italia News, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, Pete Rayer & ISWL, Sixitalia
Weekly, SP6DVP, VA3RJ & ICPO, YL2GM, YT3W and Z32ZM for the following
DX information.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 18th/February, through Sunday, 25th/February there were
227 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3W, 4J,
4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5T, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7X, 8P, 8R, 9A,
9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9U, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A2, A4, A6, A7, A9,
AP, BV, BY, C2, C3, C6, CE, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2,
D4, DL, DU, E4, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET,
EU, EX, EY, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW,
H4, H40, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3,
J5, J6, J7, J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, 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, S5, S7, S9, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5,
SV9, T2, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TR, TT, TU, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9,
UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2E, VP2M, VP5, VP8, VP8/h,
VP8/o, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, VU4, XE, XU, XW, YB, YI, YK, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU,
YV, Z3, Z6, ZA, ZB, ZD7, 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".

3B7A ST. BRANDON ISLAND (Press Release #6, dated February 23rd). In about
a month we will reach Saint Brandon. This year of work to prepare the
project was intense and we are impatient to see it finally materialize.
  Our 700 kg of equipment is currently in transit to Mauritius. They will
then join the generators and the fuel stock on the boat for a departure
to Saint Brandon on April 3rd with two members of the team. The other
operators will take a second boat on the 5th of April. This solution
allows us to secure the transport of people and equipment, throws some
limits too constraining weight, and provides some redundancy in case of
problems. This of course has a cost but it seems essential.
  The "pre-team" will be in charge of equipment transit operations, ident-
ification of installation sites of stations and antennas. If time permits,
some elements will of course already be put in place, so as to save a lot
of time when the rest of the team will join them. So we will potentially
be on the air pretty quickly, but no QSO will be done until the entire
team is on site.
  You could discover a page dedicated to propagation forecasts on our
website. You will find the best times / bands to contact us depending on
your location. This type of schedule will be installed on each station
and will guide our traffic completely. Priority will be given system-
atically to the most difficult regions with the shortest openings.
  We reproduce the organizations that we set up in Tromelin (FT4TA) then
Juan de Nova (FT4JA). These are 5 stations that are totally identical and
capable of working in all modes that will be available to the 8 operators.
We will make sure that we use a maximum of them simultaneously, primarily
at the most important times around our sunrises and sunsets, also optimiz-
ing the mandatory rest phases.
  In order to meet our objectives, we have decided this year not to carry
an 6m antenna, as we know that conditions are unlikely to be favorable.
There will be no 6m EME activity. Finally, since the question was also put
to us, know that we will not be active on the band of 60m which is not part
of the bands authorized on our license.
  Also remember if necessary that it is not a destination with "regular
flights and hotels all inclusive" ... From the outset of Mauritius we will
have everything to manage: loading / unloading operations, energy manage-
ment and generator sets, food, maintenance, etc. All this will undoubtedly
add a lot of work and fatigue in addition to the hours of traffic.
  Once again, rest assured of our greatest motivation, we look forward to
contacting you!
Continue to support us from our website <http://www.saintbrandondx.com/how-to-help-us>
and follow us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/SaintBrandonDX> and
Twitter <https://twitter.com/SaintBrandonDX>.

3C1L/3C0L VIDEO AVAILABLE. Yuris, YL2GM, posted on YouTube.com a video
of his (along with Kaspars/YL3AIW) recent Equatorial Guinea (3C1L) and
Annobon (3C0L) DXpedition (October 9th-November 12th, 2017). You can
view it at:       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLN2O8zsXUg

3Y0I BOUVET DXPEDITION. Looking into more details on the 3Y0I DXpedition
to Bouvet Island, their Web page <https://bouvetoya.org> points out specific
goals the 3Y0I team wants to archieve:
  * To be the very first Polish expedition to the subantarctic island
    of Bouvet
  * To make radio contacts with amateur radio enthusiasts from all over
    the world with our ham radio expedition
  * To geographically explore the island, including reaching the island's
    highest peak, Olavtoppen (760m a.s.l.), which is 93% covered with an
    ice cap
  * To photo and video document their cruise and stay at the island
    including documentation for the Norwegian Polar Institute and their
    Sponsors
  * Place a "time capsule" at Olavtoppen
  * Bouvet is ranked #2 on the DXCC Most-Wanted List, and thousands of
    hams around the globe on all continents are waiting for a chance to
    make a radio contact with Bouvet since the island was last heard on
    the air over 10 years ago
  * Thanks to Bouvet's unique and demanding location, their 3 week long
    cruise on stormy seas and ability to broadcast live from the island,
    their expedition will become a world-wide event across Polish and
    international media

  Look for the 3Y0I team plan to update more details and news on their
Web page as well as FaceBook and Twitter. No specific dates have been
announced for the 3Y0I DXpedition, but they state it will take place
during the sub-antarctic summer in the Southern Hemisphere. 
  BREAKING NEWS (Their Web page posted the following update on February
24th) [edited]: Once we rebooted preparations to our expedition, there
are new, better ideas and breakthrough possibilities emerging. We also
received a big number of questions, suggestions and comments from hams
all over the world to which we wish to respond with our latest important
news.
                --  A new vessel ? new possibilities --
  Apart from our expedition yacht, we've managed to secure bigger ex-
pedition vessel at really bargain rates. The vessel will secure trans-
portation of team members and all the equipment to the island. The vessels'
crew is experienced in troop landing at Bouvet and other sub-antarctic
islands. Our cruise plan doesn't change; we'll depart from and sail back
to Cape Town, which will reduce time and cost involved to possible minimum.
We will publish dates of our expedition shortly.
  The bigger vessel will also allow to take a bigger amount of team members
and payload without increasing the cost of our project. The landing pro-
cedure will be supervised by landing troops and will utilize special boats
that will allow the team to transport our gear and to land at the island
safely.
  Our preparations to the expedition are taking place in extraordinary
times and under unusual conditions. As we informed previously, our initial
plans to go to Bouvet in late 2017 were suspended after receiving a kind
request from the 3Y0Z's organizers. Bearing in mind their commitment,
devotion and big budget they were forced to sacrifice while aborting their
expedition, we took a breaking through decision, which ? we hope ? will
find an acceptance not only of the 3Y0Z Team but also among hams waiting
for Bouvet's ATNO all over the world.
                             --  The invitation --
  Hereby, we ? as the organizers of the 3Y0I Bouvet Island Expedition ?
invite the team of the 3Y0Z expedition to join forces and to participate
in our common project. The common project that will also allow to make
their initial plans coming true. Our decision is also caused by a fact
we are fully aware and full of sympathy of their disappointment as the
organizers followed by public opinions following the failure and can-
cellation of their plans.
  Thanks to joining the projects, we'll be able to reduce cost of our
common venture as well as we'll be able to bring Bouvet Island on the
air under better conditions with more benefits to the ham radio society.
Our unprecedented decision opens not only new fantastic opportunities,
but is also a proof that our plans are driven by the Ham Spirit and will
of cooperation, not division.
  Looking forward to cooperation and bringing Bouvet island on the air
? together.
   The 3Y0I Bouvet island Expedition

3Y0Z BOUVET DXPEDTION NEWS. As you probably heard the 3Y0Z team, aboard
the M/V Betanzos, was greeted by a 37-foot ketch in Cape Town Harbor in
South Africa (SA) and its crew of ZS ham friends on February 17th, at
1450 UTC. The team was grateful for their assistance in getting them into
the dock and processed by the SA customs and immigration folks. By 1530
UTC, they were docked, and were processed by customs and immigration.
We are sure the team was happy to be back on land after being at sea for
30 some days.
  An interesting video (3:31 min.) was posted this past week by Nodir,
EY8MM, from on the deck of M/V Betanzos during their voyage to Bouvet
as well as video of the island at:    https://vimeo.com/257078692
Also view the pictures he took at:
http://www.ey8mm.com/pictures/item/194-2018-bouvet-island-expedition

3Z, POLAND. Krzysztof (Kris), SP6DVP, will be active using the special
contest callsign 3Z6V during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-25th)
as a Single-Op entry. QSL via SP6DVP, by the Bureau, direct or LoTW.

4B4, REVILLAGIGEDO (Reminder). Mark, XE1B, will be active as 4B4B from
Socorro Island (NA-030, WW Loc. DK48mr), in the Revillagigedo Islands,
between March 1-15th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters (no 30m) using
SSB. Suggested frequencies are: 1850, 3790, 7065/7165, 7165, 14195,
18140, 21295, 24940, 28475 and 50140 kHz. Equipment will be an Icom
IC-7600 transceiver with an ACOM 1010 amp into a Spiderbeam (20-10m),
vertical for 40/80m, 160m long wire and a 4 element yagi for 6m. QSL
via XE1B direct or ClubLog's OQRS. PLEASE support this DXpedition, it
has been 7 years since the last operation by Mark, XE1B. Check out QRZ.com
for more details and possible updates.

4S, SRI LANKA. Nikolay, LZ1NK, will be active as 4S7NKG from Weligama
(AS-003) between March 1-5th. Activity will be on various HF bands using
CW and SSB. QSL via LZ1NK.

8P, BARBADOS. Tom, W2SC, will once again be active as 8P5A during the
ARRL International DX SSB Contest (March 3-4th) as Single-Op/All-Band/
High-Power entry. QSL via LoTW or direct to HA1AG.

9M0, SPRATLY ISLANDS (Update). A multi-international team will be active
as 9M0W from Layang Layang Island (Swallow Reef), Spratly Islands (AS-051)
between March 6-13th. Dragan, YT3W, informs OPDX that Team 9M0W has all
prepared documents for this DXpedition in March 2018 on the famous Spratly
Island - Layang Layang. They have the landing permit from the Malaysian
government in hand. They also have the licence from the MCMC with the
callsign 9M0W. The 20 operators/individuals mentioned are Hrane/YT1AD
(Team Leader), Choi/HL5FUA, Krassimir/K1LZ, Jeffrey/K1ZM, Dave/WD5COV,
Jim/K9JM, Dragan/YT3W, Dusko/ZL3WW & his YL, David/W5XU, Adrian/KO8SCA,
Demetreos/SV2GWY, Peter/VK3FN, Chris/VK3FY, Radivoj/F6GNZ, Choigonjav/
JT1CO, Fred/PY2XB, YL Julia/9M6ABZ, Abdul/9M6RHM and Zai/9M6ZAE. Activity
will be 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes (FT8/PSK63).
QSL via YT1AD, direct or by the Bureau. For more details, updates and
log search, see:            http://www.yt1ad.info/9m0w
ADDED NOTE FROM YT3W: Dave, K3LP/SK, was expected to be a member of this
DXpedition, but since he became a Silent Key (SK) the 9M0W team will
dedicate this DXpedition in memory of David Collingham, K3LP.

C6, BAHAMAS. Dom, M1KTA, will be active as C6AKT from Eleuthera Island
(NA-001) between March 8-17th. Activity will be mainly QRP on 80/40/20/15/10
meters using CW. His primary purpose is to be in the Commonwealth Contest
(BERU) [March 10-11th]. Dom's band schedule for the contest is posted on
the QRZ.com page. QSL via M1KTA, direct, by the Bureau, ClubLog's OQRS
or LoTW.

CT9, MADEIRA ISLANDS. Operators Hardy/DL3KWF and YL Rosel/DL3KWR will be
active again as CT9/DL3KWF and CT9/DL3KWR from Madeira (AF-014) between
March 8th and April 5th. Preferred activity will be on 30/17/12 meters
and CW. Also watch 60 meters (5351.5-5366.5 kHz, QSX 5405 kHz). Equipment
is an IC-7000 + AH-4 into a vertical 7m. QSL via their home callsign,
direct, by the Bureau (also via E-mail request), eQSL or LoTW. Visit
their Madeira page at: http://www.dl3kwf.com/CT39/CT39-Results-e.htm

D4, CAPE VERDE. Egill, TF3EO, is now active as D44KF, from Praia, on
Santiago Island (AF-005), until March 3rd. He states, "I can only bring
QRP equipment (max 15W on some bands) and a Magnetic Loop. I will operate
on batteries only and only when my flight schedule allows. I am flying
for TACV (the local Airline) on transcontinental flights. I do not have
antennas for 160m and 80m. CW and FT-8 mostly."  QSL via G3SWH direct
or OQRS. IRCs are NOT accepted. A log search will be available on the
G3SWH Web page at:      http://www.g3swh.org.uk/d44kf.html
All logs will be uploaded to both LoTW and Club Log in due course.

FG, GUADELOUPE. Mike, OE6MBG, will be active as FG/OE6MBG from Guadeloupe
(NA-102) between March 6-20th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW
and SSB. QSL via LoTW.

FY/TO2, FRENCH GUIANA (Reminder). Hartwig, DL7BC, will once again be
active as FY/DL7BC/p from French Guiana in a few weeks. He will arrive
around March 12th, and then he will return home probably on March 26th.
He will be active as TO2BC during the BARTG HF RTTY (March 17-18th) and
CQWW WPX SSB (March 24-25th) contests. Again, look for him to be active
as FY/DL7BC/p before and after the contests. Activity will be on 40-10
meters (possibly 80m) using a Kenwood TS590SG into a Spiderbeam for
20-10m with WRTC-40m-extension and a Triple-Leg for 40m. QSL via his home
callsign, direct, by the Bureau, Club's OQRS or LoTW. Watch his Web page
for updates at:             http://www.qslnet.de/dl7bc

GR150, SCOTLAND (Special Event). The organization now known as the Royal
National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) was founded on October 16, 1868.
As part of the celebration of their 150th anniversary, Terry Robinson,
GM3WUX, will run a special event callsign GR150NIB between October 1-28th.
Activity is planned on SSB and CW across all permitted HF bands (excluding
60M), plus some possibly limited activity on 4M and 6M. Special QSLs will
be available and they may be offering awards for working them on a number
of band/mode slots. They may also run a fun competition to guess the total
number of QSOs made by this special station. Listen for details. There
will be a log search at <www.g3swh.org.uk/gr150nib.html> where all QSL
requests should be made via OQRS only. Logs will also be uploaded to
LoTW and ClubLog.

H40 & H44, TEMOTU PROVINCE AND SOLOMON ISLANDS. By the time you read this,
Chungki, VA7YM (ex-YJ0YM, A31YM), will be active from the Guadalcanal
Islands (OC-047) in the Solomon Islands (H44) and Nendo Island (OC-100)
in the Temotu Province (H40) between February 24th and March 16th. He
states that the main purpose of this trip is HAM radio operations, and
this will be a one man DX operation. Chungki will also travel around the
islands and enjoy scuba and skin diving which is his second hobby, so
this will be a holiday style operation. His tentative schedule is as
follows:
       February 24-26th -- as H44YM (Solomon Islands)
       February 27th-March 12th -- as H40YM (Temotu Province)
       March 13-16th -- as H44YM (Solomon Islands) again
  Activity will be on 160-10 meters, including 60m, using SSB, RTTY,
PSK31, JT65, FT8 and CW (very slow, will get help from decode SW). Equip-
ment is an Elecraft KX3 with a Expert SPE 1.3K-FA amp into a Cushcraft
R7 (40-10m), VDA (20-12m) and an End-Fed wire antenna (160-30m). QSL
via EA5GL. For more details, possible updates and propagation charts,
see his QRZ.com page under H40YM.

IOTA NEWS..............
  AS-023.  Kenji, JA4GXS, will be active as JA4GXS/6 from Amami O Island
           between May 6-7th. Activity will be on 40/30/20/17/15 meters
           using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via his home callsign, direct or
           by the Bureau.

  EU-054.  Operators Pippo/IT9PPG and Pino/IT9WDC will be active as IF9A
           from Favignana Island (IIA TP-011, MIA MI-025, WLOTA LH-1545),
           Sicily, between March 20-25th. They will probably be in the
           CQWW WPX SSB Contest as (March 24-25th) as a Multi-Single entry.
           Activity will be on all bands and modes outside of the contest.
           QSL via IT9PPG, direct or by the Bureau.

  EU-064.  Operators Fabien/F4GYM and Chris/F4GTB will be active as
           homecall/P from Noirmoutier Island (DIFM AT020) between July
           27-30th. For the RSGB IOTA Contest, operators Geoffrey/F4FVI,
           Suly/F4FGV, Maurice/F5NQL and Patrice/F6GCP will join them
           and use the special callsign TM6N for the RSGB IOTA Contest
           as a Multi-Single/Low-Power/Mixed-Mode (CW/SSB) entry on 80-10
           meters. QSL via F4GYM, direct or by the Bureau.

  EU-120.  Look for seven Belgian operators to be active as GB9OSA from
           the Isle of White between May 5-13th. Operators mentioned are
           Eddy/ON6EF, Wilfried/ON4AFW, Jan/ON6VJ, Dieter/ON3DMR, Alfons/
           ON4AWT, Jean/ON4JW and Ward/ON8WR. Activity will be on 160-6
           meters using mostly SSB with some Digital modes. QSL via ON6EF.

  OC-265.  (Update) Andy, VK5MAV, will be active as VK5MAV/9 from the very
           rare IOTA, Cato Reef, between April 9-18th. Activity will be on
           various HF bands. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS or via RN3RQ. For more
           details and updates, see: http://vk5mav.wixsite.com/dxpedition

  PLEASE NOTE: Since the Webmasters of the new <www.iota-world.org> have
  decided NOT to post or dedicate a Web page to announce upcoming IOTA
  operations, PLEASE send your IOTA operations information to the OPDX
  and we will post it here in an upcoming bulletin......

ISWL CALLSIGNS (For March). The following ISWL club callsigns will be
used throughout the month of March 2018:

  GX4BJC/A - Operator - Not yet allocated. The operator will give details
             if heard/worked. (/A WAB Square - ? - England, IOTA EU-005,
             WLOTA 1841).

  MX1SWL/A - Operated from Stratton, in Cornwall, by Mike, M0SMJ.
             (/A WAB Square SS20 - England, IOTA EU-005, WLOTA 1841).
             
  ALL QSLs will be handled by Herbie, G6XOU - The QSL Manager and NOT
the individual operator.
  The I.S.W.L. is a member of the European PSK Club. All QSL info is on
<www.iswl.org.uk> or <www.qrzcq.com> or <www.qrz.com> or via <www.eQSL.cc>.
NO LoTW.
  I.S.W.L. Awards are available to all Hams and SWLs, see <www.iswl.org.uk>
for full details. eQSL.cc cards ARE welcomed for their awards.

J6, ST. LUCIA. Steve, WF2S, will once again be active from Saint Lucia
(NA-108) between March 13-22nd, but as J68SL this time. He will also be
joined by Ralph, K1ZZI, and operate from Bay Guesthouse, Gros Islet.
Activity will be on various HF bands -- J68SL using mainly FT8 (possibly
SSB, RTTY, PSK and JT65); while J6/K1ZZI will operate mainly CW. QSL
J68SL via WF2S, LoTW (preferred), by the Bureau or direct. QSL J6/K1ZZI
via K1ZZI, LoTW (preferred) or direct.

JW, SVALBARD. Operators Torsten/DL4APJ and Peter/DJ2AX will be active as
JW/DL4APJ and JW/DJ2AX, respectively, from Longyearbyen, Svalbard (EU-026),
between September 20-25th. Activity will be on various HF bands using CW,
SSB and the Digimodes. QSL JW/DL4APJ via DL4APJ, by the DARC Bureau, eQSL
or direct. QSL JW/DJ2AX via DJ2AX, by the Bureau or direct.

OJ0, MARKET REEF. Operators Emil/DL8JJ, Paul/G4PVM and Col/MM0NDX will
be active as OJ0Y from Market Reef (EU-053) between June 27-29th. Activity
will be on various HF bands. QSL via M0SDV. ADDED NOTE: Col, MM0NDX,
states that there is a possible short activity on June 26th (evening)
from Aland Islands as OH0/MM0NDX. QRV on HF bands.

P4, ARUBA. Operators Mike/K9NW, Paul/K9PG, Chad/WE9V and John/W6LD will
be active as P40L from the Pos Chiquito contest station on Aruba during
the ARRL International DX SSB Contest (March 3-4th) as a Multi-2 entry.
Operators will be active as P40L between February 25th and March 9th.
QSL via WA3FRP. The P40L log will be uploaded to ClubLog and LoTW. For
more details about the P40L station, see:    http://www.arubaqth.com

PJ7, ST. MAARTEN. Operators Pier/W1NA, Marco/KC9FFV, Massimo/N5NHJ,
Steve/N7QLS, Pasquale/I8QLS, Gino/I8ULL, Gian/IC8WIC, Sabastiano/IK8ENH
and Marco PJ7MF/FS4WBS will be PJ0DX from the ST. Marrten Contest Club
station on the Cliff House, Beacon Hill, Sint Maarten (NA-105), between
February 26th and March 5th. Operators will be active on CW, SSB and
FT8 outside of the ARRL International DX SSB Contest (March 3-4th). QSL
via IZ1MHY. For more details about the rental shack, see:
                  https://pj0dx.000webhostapp.com/index.htm

PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (February 26th-March 4th).......
 Feb/26th AN      Mar/01st  AN     Mar/03rd  AN
 Feb/27th AN      Mar/02nd  AN     Feb/04th  HN
 Feb/28th 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 <http://www.bandconditions.com>:
  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
  A daily HF radio wave propagation forecast can be found at:
             https://www.facebook.com/thomasfranklingiellaw4hm
      Also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@GiellaW4hm

QSL INFO AND NEWS...................
  QSL-INFO from DB0SDX by Lothar, DL1SBF  (February 25th) <www.qslinfo.eu>
  --------------------------------------------------------------------
  3Z100K via SP7CVW        HG5A via HA5KDQ & (L)     SZ3P via SV3CYL 
  5Q2J via OZ2JBC          IQ6KX via IW6ATQ (d/e)    T48K via DK1WI (d)
  8P9NX via W3HNK(d)/W0SA (B) IY7GMB via IK7JVE (d)  TM0CXX via F6FMT 
  9X9PJ via N4GNR (d)      K4K via K4MZU             TM18ATS via F8ATS
  A41NN via A61BK (O/L)    KH7M via KH6ZM (USA/Can)* TM18GOAL via F5PTA (e)
  AM5WAP via EA1IT         LY100X via LY1RMD         TM5XR via F4HIK
  AO3MWC via EA3RKB        LZ9V via LZ1WG            TM6C via F6KMB
  B9/BH1NGG via BH1NGG     OE15AAW via OE3DMA        TO3Z via F6HMQ
  CR3DX via OM2VL          OG60F via OH1F (O/L)      TO7D via F6ITD (d/L)
  CR3W via DL5AXX          OH0Z via W0MM & (L)       TO972A via F5RXL
  CT8/HG0DX via HG5DX      OK7K via OK1BN            UE23DSA via RL3DV
  D44EE via OZ1BII & (L)   OP4K via ON4JZ            UN9L via LZ1YE (d) 
  DB50EFAPB via DK9QV (B)  OT6V/P via ON6VI          VP2ETE via W3HNK
  DJ70WAE via DL2VFR       PJ2/NF9V via NF9V & (L)   XL3A via VE3AT
  DL/HB9DIZ/P via HB9DIZ   PJ4/NE9U via NE9U & (L)   YQ6A via YO6BHN
  DP7D via DF1QR           RA3ET/9 via R8OA          YT100SF via YU1SRS
  DS23EXX/3 via DS3EXX     S01A via EA2JG (O)        YU100WWI via YU1SRS
  DU1/JA3FJE via JN3VQM    SD6M via SA6BGR & (L)     ZZ4X via PY4YY
  EA9QD via EA9QD (d)      SM0T via SM0DZB
  G5K via G0BNR & (L)      SN7D via SQ7DQX (L)

  (e) eQSL only  (d) direct only   (B) Bureau only  (*-B) DX's- Bureau
  (O) OQRS only  (C) ClubLog only  (L) LoTW only    (N) No QSL needed
  (I) No IRC     (P) PayPal        (*) I0MWI (Rest of the World) 

  LOGS ONLINE AT CLUBLOG.ORG THIS WEEK......
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/3G9A/MM
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/H72DX
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/PJ7/PH2M 
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/TY7C
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/VU4G
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/Z68M

  3G9A/MM QSL STATUS. QSL Manager Bob, N2OO, informs OPDX, "3G9A/mm QSLs
  can now be requested via ClubLog (or via regular mail via N2OO). The
  log has been posted. However, the design is not made yet and will take
  some time to get done. Grid Square logs will be posted to LoTW in the
  future."

  G3MRC/9Q5 QSL UPDATE/STATUS. QSL Manager Phil Whitchurch, G3SWH/AD5YS,
  informs: The paper log for Joe, G3MRC's, activity from Goma, Zaire, as
  G3MRC/9Q5 in 1994 has now been transferred to electronic format, is
  fully searchable at <www.g3swh.org.uk/9q5mrc.html> and has been uploaded
  to LoTW, the most recent upload being on 24th February 2018, and ClubLog.
  Paper QSLs can be ordered via the Web page. As with any such manual
  transfer, transcription errors are possible. If you have a QSO that
  does not appear in the online log, please contact me and I will do a 
  double check (and amend if necessary)."

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 8P5A, 9G5W, C5DX, H40GC, HA8UT, LA5SJA, OZ9GA,
  UA6BGM, V31AT, VK5PO, WA9ONY/KH6, WL7CG and ZS6JES

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL:  6O6O, 9G5W, E31A, GW3YDX, JH1AGU, VU2USA
  and Z21LS

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 9G5X, 9M6XRO, 9N7EI, A25UK, A71YY, CU3DP,
  GB17YOTA, P40FY (SA-036), V31MA, V55A, VK9L/G7VJR, VY0ERC and ZS9V

SU, EGYPT. After more than five years in Jordan and about three years of
activity as JY9FC which resulted with more than 90k QSO, Jovica, E78A,
has a new work assignment in Cairo, Egypt, until the end of 2018. Jovica
will be active as SU9JT with 100 watts and wire antennas. QSL via E73Y,
by the Bureau or direct. Clublog's OQRS will be activated when QSL cards
are received from printer at the end of February. 

T32, EAST KIRIBATI (Update). Uli, DL2AH, will be active as T32AH from
Kiritimati (Christmas) Island (OC-024) between September 12th and October
1st. This activity will before his KH8/DL2AH (earlier announced WH8/DL2AH)
Ofu Island, American Samoa, operation (see OPDX.1346). Activity will be
holiday style on 80-10 meters using SSB, FT8 and RTTY, with a IC-7300
into a Windom antenna. QSL via DL2AH direct.

TI7, COSTA RICA. Four operators will be on a Buddipole DXpedition to
from Las Villas del Guayabo, Costa Rica, and will be active between
February 26th-March 6th. Look for operators Paul/W6PNG, Harold/WJ1B,
Chris/W6HFP and Matt/K0BBC to sign TI7/homecall. They will also partic-
ipate in the ARRL International DX SSB Contest (March 3-4th). QSL via
their home callsigns.

TO972, MARTINIQUE (Special Event). Operators Michel/F5OZF, Solange/F5RXL,
Paul/F6EXV and Lucien/FM5WD will be using the special callsign TO972A
from Martinique until February 28th. Operators will be on CW, SSB and
the Digital modes. QSL via F5RXL.

V2, ANTIGUA. Bud, AA3B, will once again be active as V26K from Antigua
(NA-100) between February 28th and March 5th. Activity is usually CW,
but look for Bud to be in the ARRL International DX SSB Contest (March
3-4th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Assisted/High-Power entry. QSL via LoTW
or via AA3B, direct or by the Bureau. An OQRS will be available via ClubLog.

VP9, BERMUDA. Chris, KG6CIH, will be active as KG6CIH/VP9 from Bermuda
(NA-005) between March 8-12th. Activity will be holiday style in addition
to also checking out the island. He will be splitting radio time with a
friend (David/WH6DSN was mentioned by another source). They will be focused
on SSB operations on the main bands (80/40/20 meters, 15 meters if pro-
pagation is good, 160m if antenna works), and maybe some satellite contacts
too. QSL will primarily be via LoTW, but if they get enough contacts, they
will consider printing up special cards.

VU4, ANDAMAN ISLANDS. By the time you read this, John, G4IRN, will be
active as VU4G from the Sea Princess Resort, Andaman Island (AS-001),
until March 5th. Activity will be on 40-17 meters with a focus on CW.
QSL via G4IRN, ClubLog's OQRS or LoTW. For more details and update,
see:                      http://g4irn.com/VU4G

XU, CAMBODIA. Members of the Haiyan Contest Club will be active as XU7AEY
during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-25th) as a Multi-Single entry.
QSL via BG9XD.

Z6, KOSOVO. If you missed Mome, Z32ZM, this past weekend as Z68M, he is
expected to be active until March 6th. Activity will be on all HF bands,
160-10 meters, using all modes (CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8 and JT65). This will
be a ONE MAN DX activity. Mome states, "QSL via ClubLog's OQRS is strongly
recommended for direct and Bureau QSL cards. However, for those who wish
direct QSLs, but don't have PayPal, Mome's address is OK on QRZ.com.
PLEASE USE ONLY WHITE ENVELOPES (Air-Mail envelopes are still target of
post office robbery  here in Macedonia). QSL cards for this operation
will be printed after this activity with logos & callsigns of main sup-
porters via My PayPal address  <z32zm at t.mk>. Another, bigger activity
from Kosovo is planned for later this year and let's hope that by then
6m - 50MHz will be allowed for HAM Radio use. For sure, that will be a
BIG PLEASURE for all of us ...... in any case:  STAY TUNED ON SIX  !"

Z6, KOSOVO. According to the ARRL Web page, the Z60A operating sites
were left intact for a return operation over the weekend of the ARRL
International DX SSB Contest (March 3?4th). 

Z6, KOSOVO. Gab, HB9TSW, who is in the Swiss Air Force will be in Pristina
between March 29th and April 19th as part of a NATO mission, and will be
active as Z68BG. Activity will be limited to his spare time and especially
his evenings and Sunday. Operations will be on 80-10 meters using CW
running 100 watts into a ground plane. QSL via HB9TSW, direct (see QRZ.com),
LoTW or eQSL.

Z6, KOSOVO. Operators Emir/9A6AA and Robert/9A5RBJ will be active from
Peja as Z68AA and Z68RBJ, respectively, between May 14-21st. Activity
will be on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8, with 100 watts and wire
antennas. QSL via their home callsigns or LoTW.

ZF, CAYMAN ISLANDS. Dan, N6MJ, will once again be active as ZF2MJ from
ZF1A QTH on Grand Cayman Islands (NA-016) during the ARRL International
DX SSB Contest (March 3-4th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. Look for
activity outside of the contest on 160-10 meters including 30/17/12
meters. Dan will be on the island between March 2-5th. QSL via N6MJ,
direct or LoTW.

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