[Dxpeditions] ICPO Calendar (August 20 - 27, 2004)

[Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ]

I.C.P.O. Calendar (August 20 - 27, 2004)
Islands, Castles & Portable Operations
Operations are listed by start date (Day/Month/Year)
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20/08/2004:  Look for Dov, 4Z4DX, to be active from Jaffa Lighthouse
(ARLHS reference ISR-005) between August 20 and 22nd. QSL via home call,
direct or bureau. [Tnx 425DXN]

20/08/2004:  Look for Mike, AB5EB/p, to be QRV the mornings of August 20
to 22, 2004, from East Bear Island, New Hampshire (USI NH-New). If he is
unable to activate East Bear Island, Mike may put on another island in
the same area. Activity will be on 30, 20, 17 and 15 meter CW and SSB.
QSL via home call, SASE please. [Tnx AB5EB]

20/08/2004:  Sven, DD6VSF will be QRV August 20th to 22ndth as DD6VSF/p
from Ruegen Island (IOTA EU-057, GIA O-07 for the German Islands Award).
Activity will be on 40, 20 and 17 meter SSB and PSK31. QSL via home
call, direct or bureau. [Tnx 425DXN]

20/08/2004:  Francis, F6HKS, will be QRV for the International
Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend (August 20-22, 2004) as F6HKS/p from
the Port Leucate Lighthouse (DPLF PB-147, ARLHS FRA-230). Activity will
be on 80, 40, 30, 20 and 15 meter CW. SSB QSO's by request. The
lighthouse is located in Department 11 (Aude), in the Province of
Languedoc-Roussillon. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx F5NQL]

20/08/2004:  Victor, RV2FW, will be QRV August 20 to September 9, 2004,
as RV2FW/0 from Viljuchinsk City (RDA reference KT-03, for the Russian
Districts Award) and the Bystrinsky Area (RDA KT-05), Kamchatskaya
oblast (KT). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

20/08/2004:  Mike, UA9OJ, will be QRV August 20 - 25, 2004, as UA9OJ/p
from the Ordynsky Area (RDA reference NS-30, for the Russian Districts
Award), Novosibirskaya oblast (NS). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Tnx RX3RC]

20/08/2004:  UA4YE, RA4YO and RA4YW will be QRV August 20 - 23, 2004, as
UE4YFF/p from the Shemurshinsky Area (RDA reference CU-24, for the
Russian Districts Award), Republic of Chuvashia (CU). QSL via UE4YFF,
direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

20/08/2004:  Look for Larry, KJ4UY, to be QRV August 20th to 28th as
V47UY from Nevis Island (NA-104). Activity will be on all bands and
modes, including 6 meters. QSL via KJ4UY, direct or bureau. [Tnx K1XN]

21/08/2004:  Francois F5JNE and Claude F5MCC will be QRV August 21,
2004, as F5JNE/p from the Castle of Saint Pere (DFCF referene 45010, for
the French Castles Award), in the Loiret Department (45), Canton of
Briare and Zip code 45230. QSL via F5JNE, direct or through the REF
bureau. [Tnx F5NQL]

21/08/2004:  Jean Michel, F5PRR with Denis F5PWT will be QRV August 21,
2004, as homecall/p in the semi-rare French department of Lozere (48),
from two castles and one mill. 1) Cros Castle (DFCF reference 48007) and
Caïn Mill (DMF reference 48003); 2) St Pierre Castle (DFCF reference
48008), Canton 48-22 and Zip-Code 48370. Activity will start about 06:00
UTC and end around 13:00 UTC, on 40 and 20 meters. All the QSL will be
sent via the French Bureau except for those who will claim for a
confirmation via e-mail. [Tnx F5NQL]

21/08/2004:  Look for Francesco, IF9/I5RDF to be QRV August 21 to
September 10, 2004, from Marettimo Island (IOTA EU-054, I.I.A. TP-010,
M.I.A. MI-056). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx 425DXN]

21/08/2004:  Jean, F5IRC/p, will be active from the Antifer lighthouse
(DPLF PB-050, ARLHS FRA-220), for International Lighthouse/Lightship
Weekend. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx F5NQL]

21/08/2004:  The F6KUM ARS team will be active from the Cap d'Ailly
Lighthouse (DPLF PB-009, ARLHS FRA-012) as F6KUM/p, for International
Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx
F5NQL]

21/08/2004:  Members of the Lorn Radio Amateur Club (GM0LRA) will be
active as GB2DL during the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend
(August 21-22, 2004) from the Dunollie Lighthouse (ARLHS reference
SCO-064). Location: West coast of Scotland, near Oban in Argyll and Bute
(Lat. 56:26'N - Lon. 05:30'W). QSL-cards for contacts with GB2DL should
be sent via RSGB QSL-Bureau or direct to MM1AVR Stewart McIver, 9
Balvicar Road, Oban, Scotland. [Tnx MM0DFV]

21/08/2004:  Ken MM0KAL, Hans MM0XAU and Peter MM5PSL will be active as
GB2ELH during the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (August
21-22, 2004) from the Eshaness Lighthouse (ARLHS reference SCO-075). The
headland of Eshaness in the north west of the Mainland has jagged and
dramatic low cliffs of volcanic rock, which have eroded into fantastic
shape such as that of Dore Holm. Stenness was a haaf fishing station in
the 19th century, while the squat, square lighthouse is an unusual shape
for Scotland. Location: West coast of Shetland Islands (IOTA EU-012,
Lat. 60:29'N - Lon. 01:38'W). QSL-cards for contacts with GB2ELH should
be sent via WA7OBH F. Lee Graves, 4341 SE Satinleaf PL, Stuart FL 34997,
USA. [Tnx MM0DFV]

21/08/2004:  Members of the Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society (GM3BSQ) will
be active as GB2GNL during the International Lighthouse/Lightship
Weekend (August 21-22, 2004) from the Girdle Ness Lighthouse (ARLHS
reference SCO-089). This lighthouse was designed by Robert Stevenson. It
originally had two lights: one at the top of the tower and another about
one third of the way up. The lower light was discontinued in 1890.
Location: Entrance to Aberdeen Harbor, east coast of Scotland (Lat.
57:08'N - Lon. 02:03'W). QSL-cards for contacts with GB2GNL should be
sent via RSGB QSL-Bureau or direct to GM4JLZ E.M. Philip,
"Struan", 1 Pitstruan Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 6QW, Scotland.
[Tnx MM0DFV]

21/08/2004:  Members of the Cockenzie & Port Seton Amateur Radio Club
(MM0CPS) will be active as GB2LBN during the International
Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (August 21-22, 2004) from the Barns Ness
Lighthouse (ARLHS reference SCO-015). The Lighthouse at Barns Ness was
built by David A. Stevenson, Engineer to the Commissioners. The light
was first exhibited on 1 October 1901, approximately 2 1/2 years after
building operations commenced. The tower is 121 feet high, and is
constructed of stone from Craigree (near Cramond) and Barnton quarries,
as are the other buildings. The stone has proved to be tough as Barns
Ness was machine gunned during the War, and no damage was sustained.
Until 11 July 1966, the lighthouse was manned by two lightkeepers; it
then changed to one keeper as the light was being converted to
semi-automatic operation. A sealed beam light, powered by mains
electricity, replaced the old mantle and paraffin-operated light. The
candlepower of the light was 1,300,000 and was the first of its type to
be used in the Commissioners' Service. The optical equipment consisted
of a gearless pedestal, manufactured by AGA (UK) Ltd, on which was
mounted an array of eighteen sealed beam lamps, similar to modern car
headlights. The gearless pedestal operated from a 12 volt DC supply and
battery standbys for both these and the lamps were available. In the
event of failure of the mains electricity supply a standby generator
automatically starts up. If this generator fails to start, then the
light is operated from batteries. The lighthouse was automated in 1986
and is now remotely monitored from the Board's headquarters in
Edinburgh. Location: East Lothian, east coast of Scotland, North Sea
(Lat. 55:59'N - Lon. 02:27'W). QSL-cards for contacts with GB2LBN should
be sent via RSGB QSL-Bureau or direct to GM4UYZ Bob Glasgow, 7 Castle
Terrace, Port Seton, Prestonpans, East Lothian, EH32 0EE, Scotland. [Tnx
MM0DFV]

21/08/2004:  Members of the Ayr Amateur Radio Group (GM0AYR) will be
active as GB2LT during the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend
(August 21-22, 2004) from the Turnberry Lighthouse (ARLHS reference
SCO-248). This lighthouse is on the Ailsa golf course. There is word
that the owners might turn the keeper's house into luxury apartments.
Location: Southwest coast of Scotland (Lat. 55:20'N - Lon. 04:50'W).
QSL-cards for contacts with GB2GNL should be sent via RSGB QSL-Bureau or
direct to GM0JHF T.M. Mitchell, 7 Hillocks Place, Barassie Troon,
Ayrshire, KA10 6TU, Scotland. [Tnx MM0DFV]

21/08/2004:  Members of the Banff And Buchan Amateur Radio Club (GM3GG)
will be active as GB2MSL during the International Lighthouse/Lightship
Weekend (August 21-22, 2004) from the Kinnaird Head (Old) Lighthouse
(ARLHS reference SCO-113). North of Aberdeen is Fraserburgh, a fishing
port in Buchan. In 1570, Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth built the
castle of Kinnaird Head.. The laird's castle, on the rocks of Kinnaird
Head, was converted to a lighthouse in 1786, the first lighthouse in
Scotland. The interior has been adapted to its new purpose, but
externally Sir Alexander's tall central tower, with its 6ft thick walls,
is all that remains of the original building. Even with a lighthouse
stuck on the top it is still unmistakeably a castle. There were
originally five floors, but only four remain, the fifth being removed to
make way for the lantern chamber of the lighthouse. Standing on the tip
of Kinnaird's Head, the lighthouse marks the point where the Buchan
coastline turns west along the Moray Firth, following the rocky Phingask
shore to Sandhaven and Rosehearty. Location: Fraserburgh, North of
Aberdeen, Northeast coast of Scotland (Lat. 57:42'N - Lon. 01:60'W).
QSL-cards for contacts with GB2MSL should be sent via RSGB QSL-Bureau or
direct to GM1JNS Gerald Bartram, 6 Craigewan Crescent, Peterhead, AB42
6HL, Scotland. [Tnx MM0DFV]

21/08/2004:  Members of the Dundee Amateur Radio Club (GM4AAF) will be
active as GB2NCL during the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend
(August 21-22, 2004) at the North Carr Lightvessel (ARLHS reference
SCO-151). In a storm in December 1959, the lightship broke her moorings
and was in danger of being driven onto the rocks with potential for loss
of life. The RNLI lifeboat Mona, stationed at Broughty Ferry, was
launched but in the dark of night, while heading out over the bar of the
River Tay, she capsized with the loss of all her crew. The lightship was
eventually saved without loss of life or injury to any of her crew but
she never returned to station. Location: Dundee, East coast of Scotland
(Lat. 56,29:N - Lon. 04,57:W). QSL-cards for contacts with GB2NCL should
be sent via RSGB QSL-Bureau or direct to GM3NHQ Tom Harrison, 7 Cults
Gardens, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1QT, Scotland. [Tnx MM0DFV]

21/08/2004:  Jim Kyle GM4CHX will be active as GB2RRL during the
International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (August 21-22, 2004) at the
Rubha Reigh (Rua Reidh) Lighthouse (ARLHS reference SCO-191). Situated
on a remote peninsula in the North-West Scottish Highlands, 12 miles
from the village of Gairloch and 3 miles from the nearest dwelling, Rua
Reidh Lighthouse is a unique and exciting place to 'get away from it
all'. Built in 1910 by a cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson, it is now
fully automated, allowing the keeper's house within the lighthouse
compound to be converted to provide comfortable and homely
accommodation. Location: Mainland, North of Gairloch, Highland (Lat.
57:52'N - Lon. 06:49'W). QSL-cards for contacts with GB2RRL should be
sent via RSGB QSL-Bureau or direct to GM4CHX Jim Kyle, Grianan, 7
Fasaich, Gairloch, Ross-Shire, IV21 2BD, Scotland. [Tnx MM0DFV]

21/08/2004:  David McAlpin GM8UPI will be active as GB2SHL during the
International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (August 21-22, 2004) at the
Stoer Head Lighthouse (ARLHS reference SCO-226). Stoer Head Lighthouse
is located on the West Coast of Scotland in Sutherland keeping ships
safe in the Minch. It was built in 1870. David Stevenson and Thomas
Stevenson were the engineers for this lighthouse. It is was a remote
location and had only two keepers which made it not a popular assignment
with the keepers. The keepers were removed when the station was
automated in 1978. Now it's a self-catering accommodation (upper
apartment, sleeps four) can be rented per week from March to October.
Location: Northwest coast of Scotland (Lat. 58:14'N - Lon. 05:24'W).
QSL-cards for contacts with GB2SHL should be sent via RSGB QSL-Bureau or
direct to GM8UPI David McAlpin, 68 Buckstone Loan, Edinburgh, EH10 6UG,
Scotland. [Tnx MM0DFV]

21/08/2004:  Members of the Moray Firth Amateur Radio Society [GM3TKV]
will be active as GM3TKV/p during the International Lighthouse/Lightship
Weekend (August 21-22, 2004) at the Kingston Beacon (ARLHS reference
SCO-NEW). Situated on the left bank of the River Spey where it flows
into the Moray Firth, the Moray village of Kingston or
Kingston-upon-Spey was founded in 1784 by Messrs Dodsworth and Osborne
of Kingston-upon-Hull who were contracted by the Duke of Gordon to
handle timber from the Duke's estates in upper Speyside. Boats of up to
500 tons were constructed in its dockyard and for nearly 100 years
timber that had been floated down the Spey from the Forest of Glenmore
was exported. In 1829 nearly all of the houses were swept away by the
great flood known as the 'Muckle Spate'. Location: North East of
Scotland (Lat. 57:40'N - Lon. 03:07'W). QSL-cards for contacts with
GM3TKV/p should be sent via RSGB QSL-Bureau or direct to GM3TKV Moray
Firth Amateur Radio Society, Rinnes View, Keith, AB55 6RJ, Scotland.
[Tnx MM0DFV]

21/08/2004:  UA0SE, UA0SGY, RZ9HW and UA0SJY will be QRV August 21,
2004, as UA0SE/8, UA0SGY/8, RZ9HW/8 and UA0SJY/8 from the Bohansky Area
(RDA reference UO-03, for the Russian DistrictsAward), Ust'-Ordynsky
Autonomous Okrug (UO). QSL via home calls, direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  UA4YE, RA4YO and RA4YW will be QRV August 21, 2004, as
UA4YE/p, RA4YO/p and RA4YW/p from the Shemurshinsky Area (RDA reference
CU-24, for the Russian Districts Award), Republic of Chuvashia (CU). QSL
via home calls, direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Look for IU1L to be aired again from La Lanterna (WAIL
LI-005, ARLHS ITA-177) during this year's International Lighthouse &
Lightship Weekend, August 21st and 22nd. QSL via bureau or direct to ARI
Genova, P.O. Box 1117, 16121 Genova - GE, Italy. [Tnx 425DXN]

21/08/2004:  The Panama Canal Amateur Radio Association (PCARA) will
operate SSB, CW and PSK31 as HP2L from the Gamboa Lighthouse in the
Panama Canal (ARLHS reference PAN-027) during the ILLW (August 21-22).
QSL via HP1IBF. [Tnx 425DXN]

21/08/2004:  Look for Fabrizio, IA5/IK5WOB (CW) and Carlo, IA5/IK5FTL
(SSB) to operate from Isola d'Elba (IOTA EU-028, IIA LI-001, MIA MI-022)
between August 21 to 29, 2004. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau.
[Tnx 425DXN]

21/08/2004:  Ivano, IK2YXH, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as IK2YXH/p
from the Tower of Mesenzana (DCI reference VA-035, for the Italian
Castles Award). This reference is located in the Region of Lombardia,
Province of Varese (VA). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx
F5NQL]

21/08/2004:  Eagle Harbor, Michigan - Keweenaw County - Eagle Harbor
Lighthouse (ARLHS reference USA-253) will be active in the International
Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend (Aug 21-22), using the special 1x1 call
K8E. Modes of operation include HF/VHF, CW/SSB, FM Satellite and
possible HF digital. Collectors of ARLHS numbers can get credit for
three upon request: Eagle Harbor Lighthouse (USA-253), Front Range Light
(USA-254) and Rear Range Light (USA-255). Further information can be
found at http://www.kc8nah.com/Interests/illw04.htm . QSL via the
bureau, or direct to N8MR with large (10.6cm x 24.1 cm) SASE. [Tnx N8MR]

21/08/2004:  The Grupo Titan, LT7W (http://www.lt7w.tk) will operate
during the ILLW from Faro Golfo Nuevo (Golfo Nuevo Lighthouse) ARLHS
reference ARG-038. QSL information is: P.O.Box 4, 9120-Puerto Madryn,
Chubut, Argentina. DX station send S.A.S.E. (w/2 IRC - NO GREEN STAMPS).
PLEASE DON'T SEND QSLs VIA BUREAU. Also, they we will confirm the QSOs
via e-QSL. [Tnx OPDX]

21/08/2004:  LU1DMA and others (The OESTE group) will be active from the
Atalaya lighthouse (ARLHS reference ARG-076, Buenos Aries Province, WW
Loc. GF14pc), in the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend,
starting 00:01 UTC Saturday August 21 to 23:59 UTC Sunday August 22,
2004. Activity will be on CW, SSB, Packet and APRS from 80 to 2 meters,
including 6 meters. QSL via LU1DMA (O.V.Andrade 1638 (1718) S.A. of
Padua Buenos Aires Argentina) with 2 IRC. No bureau QSLs. [Tnx F5NQL]

21/08/2004:  The Bahia Blanca DX Group (http://www.grupodxbb.com.ar/)
will take part in the ILLW (August 21-22nd) from three different
lighthouses in Buenos Aires province. Expect activity as homecall/D from
Recalada Lighthouse (ARG-009, operators LU4DRH, LU5DEM, LU6DRD, LU5DRV,
LU6EPR, LU7EVP, LU8EBK and LU8EHQ), El Rincon Lighthouse (ARG-036,
operators LU4ETN, LU8EBJ, LU9ESD, LW3DKC, LW8DMK and LW9EVA) and Segunda
Barranca Lighthouse (ARG-067, operators LU1EUU, LU7AC, LU7DSY, LU8DWR
and LW8EAG). QSL for all via LU7DSY (P.O. Box 709, 8000 Bahia Blanca,
Buenos Aires, Argentina). [Tnx 425DXN]

21/08/2004:  A team from Orkney Amateur Radio Club will be taking part
in the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (August 21-22, 2004)
from the Hoxa Head Lighthouse (ARLHS reference SCO-103) on the Island of
South Ronaldsay (IOTA EU-009, IOSA OR05, SCOTIA OI02). The callsign for
this event will be MM0MWW. The southernmost island of the Orkney Island
group, South Ronaldsay is linked to Mainland Orkney via Burray by the
Churchill Barriers which were constructed during the Second World War to
prevent German U-Boats from entering Scapa Flow. Rising to a height of
118m (387 feet) at Ward Hill, the island has an area of 4980 ha (12,306
acres), most of which is given over to the production of beef, dairy
cattle, sheep, pigs and goats. The principal settlement is St Margaret's
Hope where there was once a chapel dedicated to St Margaret, Malcolm
Canmore's Queen. It was off the coast of South Ronaldsay that the
Longhope Lifeboat was lost in March 1969 with the loss of all on board.
Each year in August the Sand o' Right in Widewall Bay is the scene of a
unique 'tidal' Ploughing Match involving boys under 15 years old using
miniature ploughs. The population of South Ronaldsay has fallen from
2557 in 1881 to 943 in 1991, most of the islanders engaging in farming,
fishing, boat building, knitwear production and crafts such as pottery
and gold and silversmithing. Some are also employed in the oil industry
on the neighbouring island of Flotta, the oil pipeline from the North
Sea to the Flotta oil terminal passing through the north end of the
island. Location: Isle of South Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland
(Lat. 58:49'N - Lon. 03:02'W). QSL-cards for contacts with MM0MWW should
be sent via RSGB QSL-Bureau or direct to MM0EAX Dave Thomson, The
Boathouse, Finstown, Orkney Islands, KW17 2EH, Scotland. [Tnx MM0DFV]

21/08/2004:  Brian Shearer MM1HMV will be active during the
International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (August 21-22, 2004) from the
Toward Point Lighthouse (ARLHS reference SCO-245). This lighthouse was
designed by Robert Stevenson, grandfather of writer Robert Louis
Stevenson. The keeper's dwelling here is a private residence. Location:
Toward Point lies south of the settlement of Toward, 6 miles (10 km)
south of Dunoon in Argyll and Bute. From this point there are views west
towards the settlement of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, south to the
islands of Great and Little Cumbrae and east across the Firth of Clyde
to the settlements of Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay on the mainland (Lat.
55:52'N - Lon. 04:59'W). QSL-cards for contacts should be sent via RSGB
QSL-Bureau or direct to MM1HMV Brian A. Shearer, Latheron, uchamore
Road, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 7JJ, Scotland. [Tnx MM0DFV]

21/08/2004:  John MM3STM will be active during the International
Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (August 21-22, 2004) from the Ardrossan
Pier Head (ARLHS reference SCO-317). Situated on the north side of
Irvine Bay, an inlet of the Firth of Clyde, Ardrossan lies 5 miles (8
km) northwest of Irvine. Founded as a resort in 1805 by the Earl of
Eglinton, its deep-water harbour was suitable for steam boats connecting
with Arran, Belfast, the Isle of Man and Campbeltown. Ardrossan also
became a seaport for the export of coal, iron and chemicals, although it
never realised its ambition to be a terminus on the proposed Glasgow,
Paisley and Ardrossan Canal. Created a burgh in 1846, one of the last to
be established in Scotland, Ardrossan became a centre of railway
engineering, shipbuilding and oil refining. It still maintains a ferry
link with Arran (dating from 1834) and the Isle of Man (dating from
1892), and timber bound for the paper mill at Irvine is imported. There
are three railway stations at Ardrossan. Offshore is the Horse Isle
nature reserve. Lighthouse location (Lat. 55:39'N - Lon. 04:50'W).
QSL-cards for contacts should be sent via RSGB QSL-Bureau or direct to
MM3STM John, P.O. Box 8004, Beith, Ayrshire, KA15 2YD, Scotland. [Tnx
MM0DFV]

21/08/2004:  Look for Keith, N4ZQ to be QRV August 21st and 22nd from
Anclote Key (IOTA NA-034, USI FL-172S) using the special call N4A. He
will also be active during the daylight hours from Anclote Key
lighthouse (WLH LH-0857, ARLHS USA-013) for the International
Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend. Activity will be on 40 and 20 meter CW and
SSB. QSL via N4ZQ SASE or SAE plus postage required for all direct cards
or via the bureau. [Tnx USI]

21/08/2004:  Stanislav RA1QEN/p and Mike RA1QIH/p will be active August
21st from the Sheksinsky Area (RDA reference VO-30), Vologodskaya oblast
(VO). QSL via home calls, direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Dmitry, RA3ATX, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RA3ATX/6
from the Ahtubinsky Area (RDA reference AO-07, for the Russian Districts
Award), Astrakhanskaya oblast (AO). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Andy, RA4NF, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RA4NF/p from
the Kumensky Area (RDA reference KI-22, for the Russian Districts
Award), Kirovskaya oblast (KI). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Vlad, RA9WGK, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RA9WGK/p from
the Ishimbajsky Area (RDA reference BA-55, for the Russian Districts
Award), Republic of Bashkortostan (BA). QSL via home call, direct or
bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Team RK0AZC will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RK0AZC/p from
the Sajansky Area (RDA reference KK-55, for the Russian Districts
Award), Krasnoyarsk Kraj (KK). QSL via RK0AZC, direct or bureau. [Tnx
RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Alex RA0BA, Andy UA0BA and Victor RW0BG will be active
August 21st as RK0BWW/p from the Hatangsky Area (RDA reference TM-05),
Taymyr Autonomous Okrug (TM). QSL via RK0BWW, direct or bureau. [Tnx
RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  RW0LC, RW0LBM and RA0LIE will be QRV August 21, 2004, as
RK0LWP/p from the Chuguevsky Area (RDA reference PK-38, for the Russian
Districts Award), Primorsky Kraj (PK). QSL via RK0LWP, direct or bureau.
[Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Team (Club station) RK1QXX will be active August 21st as
RK1QXX/p from the Sookol'sky Area (RDA reference VO-21), Vologodskaya
oblast (VO). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Team RK3DZD will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RK3DZD/p from
the Egor'evsky Area (RDA reference MO-62, for the Russian Districts
Award), Moscowskaya oblast (MO). QSL via RD3DT, direct or bureau. [Tnx
RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Team RK3QWM will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RK3QWM/p from
the Nizhnedevitsky Area (RDA reference VR-27, for the Russian Districts
Award), Voronezhskaya oblast (VR). QSL via RN3QO, direct or bureau. [Tnx
RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Team RK4SWF will be active August 21st as RK4SWF/p from the
Volzhsky Area (RDA reference MR-04), Republic of Marij-El (MR). QSL via
RU4SS, direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Team RK9CXM will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RK9CXM/p from
Zarechnyj City (RDA reference SV-20, for the Russian Districts Award),
Sverdlovskaya oblast (SV). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx
RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  RN1NEB and UA1NDM will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RN1NEB/p
and UA1NDM/p from the Kaleval'sky National Area (RDA reference KL-10,
for the Russian Districts Award), Republic of Karelia (KL). QSL via home
calls, direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Team RW4LYL will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RO4M/p from the
Tsil'ninsky Area (RDA reference UL-26, for the Russian Districts Award),
Ulyanovskaya oblast (UL). QSL via RW4LYL, direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Team RZ9WWH will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RZ9WWH/p or
RT9W/p from the Kugarchinsky Area (RDA reference BA-61, for the Russian
Districts Award), Republic of Bashkortostan (BA). QSL via RZ9WWH, direct
or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Sergey, RU3VV, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RU3VV/p from
the Gus'-Khrustalny Area (RDA reference VL-16, for the Russian Districts
Award), Vladimirskaya oblast (VL). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Sergey, RU4WA, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RU4WA/4 from
the Agryzsky Area (RDA reference TA-20, for the Russian Districts
Award), Republic of Tatarstan (TA). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Vlad, RV0CD, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RV0CD/p from
Nikolaevsk-Na-Amure City (RDA reference HK-10, for the Russian Districts
Award), Khabarovsky Kraj (HK). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx
RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Victor, RV2FW, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RV2FW/0 from
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky City (RDA reference KT-01, for the Russian
Districts Award), Kamchatskaya oblast (KT). QSL via home call, direct or
bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Dmitry, RV9CX, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RV9CX/p from
the Talitsky Area (RDA reference SV-69, for the Russian Districts
Award), Sverdlovskaya oblast (SV). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Alex, RW1QM, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RW1QM/1 from
the Administrative Area Petrodvortsovyj (RDA reference SP-17, for the
Russian Districts Award), City of St. Petersburg (SP). QSL via home
call, direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Sergey RW1QN will be active August 21st as RW1QN/p from the
Njuksensky Area (RDA reference VO-20), Vologodskaya oblast (VO). QSL via
home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Alex, RW4WR, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RW4WR/p from
the Malopurginsky Area (RDA reference UD-24, for the Russian Districts
Award), Republic of Udmurtia (UD). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Oleg, RW9WY, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RW9WY/p from
the Aurgazinsky Area (RDA reference BA-32, for the Russian Districts
Award), Republic of Bashkortostan (BA). QSL via home call, direct or
bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Roman RX3RC will be active August 21st as RX3RC/p from
Kirsanov City (RDA reference TB-04), Tambovskaya oblast (TB). QSL via
home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Vlad, RX3XF, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RX3XF/p from
the Peremyshl'sky Area (RDA reference KG-23, for the Russian Districts
Award), Kaluzhskaya oblast (KG). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Team RZ0ZWA will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RZ0ZWA/p from
the Bystrinsky Area (RDA reference KT-05, for the Russian Districts
Award), Kamchatskaya oblast (KT). QSL via RZ0ZWA, direct or bureau. [Tnx
RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Team RZ1CXO will be QRV August 21, 2004, as RZ1CXO/p from
Sosnovy Bor City (RDA reference LO-16, for the Russian Districts Award),
Leningradskaya oblast (LO). QSL via RZ1CXO, direct or bureau. [Tnx
RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Max, RA3AMZ, and Andy, RV3ATR, will be QRV August 21, 2004,
as RZ3AWM/p from the Spas-Demensky Area (RDA reference KG-24, for the
Russian Districts Award), Kaluzhskaya oblast (KG). QSL via RZ3AWM,
direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Team RZ9MXM will be active in Russian District Award
Contest (August 21st) as RZ9MXM/9 from the Kyshtovsky Area (RDA
reference NS-26, for the Russian Districts Award), Novosibirskaya oblast
(NS). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Peter, SP5PB, will be QRV during the International LH
weekeend (August 21-22nd) as SP5PB/p from the Swinoujscie Lighthouse
(ARLHS POL-019) on Wolin Island (IOTA EU-132, SPIA SZ-002). QSL via home
call, direct or bureau.  [Tnx G0SGB]

21/08/2004:  Andy, UA0APV, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as UA0APV/p from
the Mansky Area (RDA reference KK-46, for the Russian Districts Award),
Krasnoyarsk Kraj (KK). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Sergey, UA1OMS, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as UA1OMS/p
from the Vilegodsky Area (RDA reference AR-13, for the Russian Districts
Award), Arkhangelskaya oblast (AR). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Igor, UA9CDC, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as UA9CDC/p from
Revda City (RDA reference SV-35, for the Russian Districts Award),
Sverdlovskaya oblast (SV). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx
RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Oleg, UA9CDV, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as UA9CDV/p from
the Bogdanovichsky Area (RDA reference SV-49, for the Russian Districts
Award), Sverdlovskaya oblast (SV). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Fred UA9CUA will be active August 21st as UA9CUA/p from
Nizhnyaya Tura City (RDA reference SV-32), Sverdlovskaya oblast (SV).
QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Sergey, UA9OW, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as UA9OW/p from
the Ordynsky Area (RDA reference NS-30, for the Russian Districts
Award), Novosibirskaya oblast (NS). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Nick, UA9UDX, will be QRV August 21, 2004, as UA9UDX/p from
the Kemerovsky Area (RDA reference KE-32, for the Russian Districts
Award), Kemerovskaya oblast (KE). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Tnx RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  Eugene, RZ3EC, and Igor, UA3EDQ, will be QRV August 21,
2004, as UE3EDA/3 and UE3EDA/3/m from the Zhizdrinsky Area (RDA
reference KG-12, for the Russian Districts Award), the Kirovsky Area
(RDA KG-15) and the Ljudinovsky Area (RDA KG-18), possibly the
KUJBYSHEVSKY Area (RDA KG-17) or the Spas-Demensky (RDA KG-24). In the
Russian Districts Contest they will be QRV as RK3EWA/p from the
Hvastovichsky Area (RDS KG-29). QSL via RZ3EC, direct or bureau. [Tnx
RX3RC]

21/08/2004:  The Old Barney Amateur Radio Club (N2OB) will be active as
W2T from the Tucker's Island Lighthouse (ARLHS USA-911, IOTA NA-111, USI
NJ-001S, Ocean county), New Jersey on August 21st and 22nd. QSL via N2OO
(Bob Schenck, P.O. Box 345, Tuckerton, NJ 08087, USA). [Tnx 425DXN]

22/08/2004:  Nigel, 2M0NJW and David, GM4RQI will be on a two man
DXpedition and will be attempting to reach the rarest IOTA Island in
Britain called St. Kilda (EU-059). Activity will be between August 22 to
25th, and callsigns to be used are 2M0NJW/P and GM4RQI. Their activity
will be CW and SSB on 20, 30, 40 and 80 meters. QSL direct via 2E0NJW
and G4RQI, or via the RSGB bureau. [Tnx OPDX]

22/08/2004:  Look for the Gozo Amateur Radio Society to take part in the
International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (August 22nd) as 9H4GRS/P
from Jordan's Lighthouse (ARLHS reference MLT-003), Malta (IOTA EU-023).
QSL via 9H4GRS (QRZ.com). [Tnx 425DXN]

22/08/2004:  Ivano, IK2YXH, will be QRV August 22, 2004, as IK2YXH/p
from the Tower of Ligurno (DCI reference VA-039, for the Italian Castles
Award). This reference is located in the Region of Lombardia, Province
of Varese (VA). QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx F5NQL]

23/08/2004:  Look for AT0RI to be activated from Rameswaram, Pamban
Island. Tamil Nadu State, AS-New. Activity will be between August 23rd
and 31st, with 13 permitted operators on the island. Further information
will follow shortly. [Tnx F5NQL]

26/08/2004:  Jan, DL7JAN and Andreas, DL3GA will be active from August
26th to September 7th from Kandooma Island (South Male Atoll - IOTA
AS-013) as 8Q7JF (DL7JAN) and 8Q7GA (DL3GA). They will be active on 80
through 10 meters on CW/SSB and RTTY! There may be some PSK31. QSL via
their home calls, either direct or through the bureau is OK. [Tnx OPDX]

27/08/2004:  The Barry Amateur Radio Society will operate as GB5FI from
Flatholm Island (EU-124) between August 27 and September 1, 2004. QSL
via GW0ANA, direct or bureau. [Tnx 425DXN]

27/08/2004:  RA3CQ, RA3AMG, UA1CKC, RA1CD, RA1AR and ES4RZ plan to be
QRV August 27 - 29, 2004, as R1MVI from Malyy Vysotskiy Island (IOTA
EU-117, RRA RR-01-01, RDA LO-24). Equipment: FT-1000, FT-990, Acom-1000,
Acom-2000A, TN-3 and G5RV antennas, Honda EM-20. Activity will be on 80
through 10 meter CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK-31. QSL via RA3MAG, direct or
bureau. [Tnx RA3AMG]
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Dave Raycroft - VA3RJ
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