[Dxpeditions] I.C.P.O. Update (June 19, 2003)

[Dave Raycroft]

I.C.P.O. (Islands, Castles & Portable Operations)
UPDATE -
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20/06/2003:  Look for TA1E, HB9DUR, IK2AQZ, IW2HUZ and SM0JHF to be QRV as
YM0KA from AS-099 between June 20th and 25th. They will be active on all HF
bands, including 6 and 2 meters. QSL via operators' instructions. [Tnx ARRL
DX news]

25/06/2003:  A group of Russian amateurs will be going on a mountain
dxpedition in the Carachayevo-Cherkessya Republic, Russia, from June 25th to
29th. The exact location is Gidam-Bashi mountain (2410 m), Aksaut Canyon,
Main Caucasus Range. WW locator is LN03PO, R-03-03 for Russian Mountain
Award, KC-04 for Russian Districts Award. The members of the dxpedition are:
RA6ED/P, UA6ECU/P, UA6EM/P, UA6EDQ/P, RA6EAG/P, UA6EZ/P, UA6EDU/P, RZ6HGG/P,
RW6HKF/P, RN6FJ/P, RV6HJD/P. They plan to be active from 80 to 15 meters
SSB/CW and 144/430 FM. QSL 100% via the bureau and direct. [Tnx RW6HKF]

28/06/2003:  Look for the special call TM0VDD to be QRV June 28th and 29th
from the Village Du Disque and the Ch�teau des �v�ques (DFCF reference
24035). Activity will be from 14:00 to 19:00 UTC June 28 and from 10:00 to
19:00 UTC June 29th. A special QSL card is available via F6KHS. [Tnx TM5SC]

07/07/2003:  Look for Hans, OH6MY/p, to be QRV July 7th to August 3rd from
his summer QTH on Anterskar (Lapporarna) (IOTA EU-101, WW Loc. KP03OI). He
will be using a IC-706 at low power, on a car battery, with a G5RV antenna.
QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx OH6MY]
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AWARDS -
The Croatian IOTA Hunters Group (CIHG) introduces the Croatia Islands
Award - CIA. Details and rules can be found on Kresimir's (9A7K) web site at
http://www.qsl.net/9a7k/cia_award.htm [Tnx 9A7K]
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CONTEST SCENE -
12/07/2003: This is to advise that authorization has been given to Glenn
Wyatt, VA3DX, of St. Catharines ON, to operate during the IARU World HF
Championship contest using the VA3RAC callsign beginning 12:00 UTC Saturday
and ending 12:00 UTC Sunday (July 12-13, 2003). Glenn is an accomplished
DXer and contester of some note and his willingness to operate on behalf of
RAC is greatly appreciated. QSL via VA3RAC, QRZ.com. [Tnx VE3BDB]
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SPECIAL EVENTS -
18/06/2003:  GB1WIS (first woman in space) is active on the LEO (low earth
orbiting) satellitess UO14, FO29, AO7 and possibly AO40 up to June 30, 2003.
Activity periods will be posted on the AMSAT NA BB at regular intervals.
[Tnx F5NQL]

29/06/2003:  GB2RS news will be broadcast June 29, 2003, for the first time
on 5 MHz upper sideband, as part of continuing propagation investigations.
The news transmission will be at 12:30 pm BST on 5405 kHz. To commemorate
the occasion, GB5RS will also be operating on 3645 kHz and 7045 kHz, and
will be gathering reception reports on the 5 MHz news broadcast. For a
period of one month only short wave listeners and radio amateurs may obtain
a special QSL card issued by the North Cheshire Radio Club. However, to
qualify, 5 MHz reception reports must be sent in writing using the SINPO
code format and quoting QTH Locator. Reports should be sent by post to
G3LEQ, whose address is correct in the RSGB Yearbook, and an SASE must be
enclosed if a QSL card is required in return. Due to the short time scale
involved in this experiment, reports via the QSL bureau cannot be accepted.
Queries, but not reception reports, may be made by e-mail to
gb2rs@boltblue.com or via 01 565 652 652. [Tnx MI3GTO]
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73 and Good Hunting!
Dave Raycroft - VA3RJ
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