[Dxpeditions] ICPO Bulletin (Jan 15 - 29, 2004)

[Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ]

I.C.P.O. Bulletin (Jan 15 - 29, 2004)
Islands, Castles & Portable Operations - I.C.P.O.
Operations are listed by start date (Day/Month/Year)
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15/01/2004:  Voytek, SP5QF, is QRV as HF0QF and HF0POL from Poland's
Henryk Arctowski station (WABA SP-01) on Rakusa Point, King George
Island (AN-010). He is here until December 2004. QSL via SP7IWA. [Tnx
ARRL DX News]

15/01/2004:  Henry, LU4DXU, safely arrived in Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego
(SA-008) today which is his first stop on the way to Laurie Island,
South Orkneys. He will stay on Tierra Del Fuego until the 22nd of
January and operate as LU4DXU/X. Depending on transportation
opportunities Henry might use this week to become active from some
nearby located islands for the IOTA program. Please check 14290 kHz to
meet LU4DXU/X. QSL direct to LU4DXU (QRZ.com). [Tnx DL5EBE]

15/01/2004:  Martijn, PA3GFE, will be going back to Peru on January 15th
for at least three months and will operate as OA7/PA3GFE in his spare
time. His activity will be on 40 through 6 meters (hopefully also on 80
meters) CW and SSB, with the low and WARC bands as primary interests.
QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx 425DXN]

15/01/2004:  Look for Emilio, PU5HAS, to be QRV January 15th to 17th
from Mel Island (SA-047) as PY5/PU5HAS. Activity will be on 80 and 10
meter, SSB only (limited license). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Tnx 425DXN]

16/01/2004:  Andy, G0VUH, will be active from The Gambia as C56/G0VUH
between January 16th and 30th. He is expected to be on every day and
during the nights on all bands. He will have a big beam from 20-10
meters and two verticals that are combined for 80 meters. QSL via the
home callsign G0VUH. [Tnx OPDX]

16/01/2004:  Look for RK3DZJ to be QRV from the Kerzhensky Natural
Reserve (RFF-046 - New One, for the Russian Flora and Fauna Award,)
located in the Borsky area (RDA reference NN-26, for the Russian
Districts Award) January 16th to 18th. The expedition team will consist
of RV3DPM, RA3DEJ, RX3AKL, RX3AKQ and UA3DNR. Activity will be on 40 and
20 meter CW and SSB. QSL via RA3DEJ. [Tnx UA3DNR]

17/01/2004:  Wade, AA8LL, and Liz, K8LIZ, will be QRV January 17th and
18th as C6ALB from the Bird Rock Lighthouse (WLA LH-0118, ARLHS
BAH-005). Activity will be on 40 through 10 meter SSB, with an emphasis
on the WARC bands. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau. [Tnx 425DXN]

17/01/2004:  Marco, CE6TBN, plans to be active as CE6TBN/8 from
Wellington Island (IOTA SA-032, DICE ICE-802) January 17th through 20th.
Activity will be on 40, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 meter SSB, with monoband
verticals antennas and TS-140. QSL via N1IBM (Morris E. Maze III, 847
Dolan St., Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey 08734, USA). [Tnx CE6TBN]

17/01/2004:  Francois, F5JNE, and Gerard, F6ICG, will be QRV as F5JNE/p
from the Castle of Bertreau (DFCF 89254, for the French Castles Award)
January 17th starting around 07:30 UTC. Activity will be on 40 meter
SSB. The Castle of Bertreau is located in Vermenton Canton (DDCF
reference 8934), Yonne Department (DDFM 89), Province of Burgundy (DPF
Burgundy) and the Town of Accolay (Zip code for the Ten millions award
reference 89460). QSL direct or via the French bureau. SWL cards are
welcome. [Tnx F5NQL]

17/01/2004:  Look for Patrick, F5MQW/p, to be QRV January 17th from the
Fort La Tour Fondue (DFCF 83043 for the French Castles Award, DDCF
83-14, CP 83400). Activity will be on 40 meter SSB starting at 07:00
UTC. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [Tnx F5NQL]

17/01/2004:  John, G4RCG, and Bruce, KI7VR, will be QRV from the
Dominican Republic (NA-096) as G4RCG/HI9 and KI7VR/HI9 between January
17th and 31st. Activity will be on all bands 160 through 10 meters. Look
for G4RCG/HI9 to take part in the CQ WW 160 Meter CW Contest. QSL via
home calls, direct or bureau. [Tnx 425DXN]

18/01/2004:  The Association of Radioamadores de Coimbra plan to
activate the Castle Lousa (DCFP reference C-065, for the Diploma of the
Castles and Forts of Portugal) on January 18th, using the call CS6ARC/p.
QSL via CS6ARC, direct or bureau. [Tks CT1END]

20/01/2004:  Tip, N4SIA will be QRV from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (NA-015),
as KG4AS beginning January 20th. He is here for 8 days. Activity will be
on all bands. QSL to home call. [Tnx ARRL DX News]

21/01/2004:  Bill, W5SJ will be QRV from Fernando de Noronha (SA-003) as
PR0F between January 21st and 27th. Activity will be CW most evenings on
160, 80 and 40 meters. He will also be an entry in the upcoming CQ WW
160-Meter contest. QSL via operator's instructions. [Tnx ARRL DX News]

22/01/2004:  Rick, NE8Z, reports that he will be operating as HC1MD from
Tumbaco, Ecuador, January 22nd to 28th. Tumbaco is located "just over
the hill" from HCJB's massive antenna complex in Pifo, Ecuador. Rick
will be using a TS850s + SB200 + Carolina Windom on 80-10 meters CW/SSB.
He will be paying special attention to the WARC bands on this trip. On
Monday, January 26th, Rick will be monitoring 50.110 MHz all day. That
will be the only day that he will have access to 6 meters (100w + 5
element Cushcraft yagi). QSL via QRZ.com or K8LJG at: John Kroll, 3528
Craig Drive, Flint, MI 48506 USA. [Tnx OPDX]

22/01/2004:  Alberto (LU1DZ), Hector (LU6UO) and Fernando (LW2DX), are
going to Corrientes Province, to operate from this "rare" Argentinian
Province, between January 22nd and 27th. They will have the calls
LU1DZ/L, LU6UO/L and LW2DX/L, where "L" stands for Corrientes Province,
due to LU regulations. They plan to operate in all HF bands, from 160 to
6 meters, both CW and SSB. QSL via operator's instructions. [Tnx LU6EF]

23/01/2004:  Henry, LU4DXU, will go onboard the icebreaker and supply
vessel Almirante Irizar on January 23rd. Landing on Laurie Island, the
QTH of Orcadas Base, is expected for the 26th of January. Activity on
board the ship will be as LU4DXU/mm from Ushuaia to the South Orkneys
(AN-008), if permitted. QSL direct to LU4DXU (QRZ.com). [Tnx DL5EBE]

24/01/2004:  Look for BW3/JD1BKQ to be QRV from Taiwan (AS-020) during
the CQ 160-Meter Contest (January 24-25th) as a SOLP entry. QSL via
JR3PZW. [Tnx NG3K]

24/01/2004:  D4B will be QRV from Sao Vicente Island, Cape Verde
(AF-086) during the CQ 160-Meter Contest (January 24-25th) as a SO
entry. QSL via K1BV. [Tnx NG3K]

24/01/2004:  Look for Jorgen (DL4SDW), Bernd (DL8SCG) and Philippe
(LX2AJ) to be active as LX7I in the CQ 160-Meter CW Contest (January
24-25th) as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via LX2AJ. [Tnx OPDX]

24/01/2004:  Look for Martin (G4XUM), G0HSS and Tim (M0BEW) to be active
from the Isle of Man (EU-116) as MD4K during the CQ 160-Meter CW Contest
(January 24-25th) as a Multi entry. QSL via G3NKC. [Tnx OPDX]

24/01/2004:  Joeke, PA0VDV, will operate (only CW) as PJ6/PA0VDV from
Saba (NA-145) between January 24th and February 18th. QSL via home call,
direct (Joeke van der Velde, Delleburen 1, 8421 RP Oldeberkoop, The
Netherlands) or through the bureau. [Tnx 425DXN]

24/01/2004:  Bill, W5SJ will be QRV as PR0F from Fernando de Noronha
(SA-003) during the CQ 160-Meter Contest (January 24-25th). QSL via
operator's instructions. [Tnx NG3K]

25/01/2004:  Bert WA1O will be active as KC4/WA1O after January 25th
from the USN MARS Mc Murdo Base (WABA K-09) located on Ross Island
(AN-011). QSL via KA1CRP (David E. Landry, 4 Jefferson Place, Lebanon NH
03766, USA) [Tnx W.A.P.]

26/01/2004: Henry, LU4DXU, will be QRV from the Orcadas Base (WABA
LU-14) located on Laurie Island, South Orkneys (AN-008), as AY1ZA
between January 26th and February 29th. Look for Henry on the following
frequencies: SSB: 28390, 24930, 21190, 18130, 14290, 7090 and 3785 kHz;
CW: 28035, 24905, 21035, 18090, 14035, 10120, 7025, 3515 and 1835 kHz;
RTTY: 28120, 21090, 14090 kHz; PSK31: 21070, 14070 kHz. The HF equipment
consists of an IC-751, a TL-922 linear, a 4 ele. KLM yagi, a rhombic
antenna and some wire antennas. Please note that Henry will mostly run
split some Khz up. QSL AY1ZA direct only via LU4DXU (Horacio Enrique
Ledo, Caracas 2664 or P.O.Box # 22., Martinez (1640) - Bs.As.,
Argentina). [Tnx DL5EBE]

28/01/2004:  Operators Hans DL7CM, Sid DM2AYO, Manfred DK1BT and Juergen
DL7UFN will be active from Haiti (IOTA NA-096, WW Loc. FK39) between
January 28th and February 15th. The German team will be using the
special callsign 4V200YH (Four Victor 200 Years of Haiti). Activity will
be on 160 through 6 meter CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK and SSTV. They plan to have
3 stations on the air (two on the air around the clock with AMPs).
Antennas will be: 27m GP, 3 element band beam, HF9V and a 4 element for
6 meters. QSL via DL7CM. [Tnx OPDX]

29/01/2004:  Bob (AA1M) and Mike (W1USN) will be QRV from Grenada
(NA-024) as J3/homecall between January 29th and February 6th. Activity
will be on CW, SSB and some PSK on the HF bands. QSL to their home
calls, either direct or via the bureau. [Tnx OPDX]
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ANTARCTIC NEWS -

Obi, 8J1RF, reports that they must close the Dome Fuji station until
November, 2004. They will leave on January 23rd, but Obi will remain QRV
until January 20th. They will travel to the Syowa station for 2 weeks by
snow vehicle, then they will board the icebreaker SHIRASE. [Tnx F5NOD]

Gil, F5NOD, received R1ANM Amundsen-Scott (South Pole) Base QSL for 2001
and 2002 QSOs. Beautiful Picture of the base. Qsl manager was AB0KG (His
US call). [Tnx F5NOD]

R1ANM is again active, this year, as KC4AAA. Nick (Nicolai) is QRV every
evening on 20 meters. QSL direct via K1IED (QRZ.com). [Tnx F5NOD]
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LOOKING AHEAD -

07/02/2004:  The Metro Amateur Radio Club, K9Y, will be QRV from the
Chicago Harbor Breakwater South Lighthouse (ARLHS reference USA-1185)
between 16:00 UTC February 7th and 23:59 UTC February 8th. Activity will
be on 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter CW and SSB. QSL via N9TN, direct (Bill
Borgstrom, 1330 W Columbia Ave, Chicago, IL 60626) with #10 SASE (for
U.S. stations) or SAE + IRC (or sufficient funds for postage) for DX
stations. [Tnx Metro ARC]

21/02/2004:  Look for Guy, F5MNW, to be active as FM/F5MNW between
February 21st and March 6th from Martinique main island (IOTA NA-107,
DIFO FM-001). It will be a CW only activity on HF bands. Guy will be QRV
at his spare time. QSL direct HC (SAE + 1 IRC or 2US$ - One green stamp
is no more sufficient to cover today the postal fees for a card sent to
Americas, Asia or Oceania) or via the French REF bureau. [Tnx F5NQL]

18/03/2004:  Look for Andy, DL4OK/p, to be QRV March 18th to 25th from
Staberhuk Lighthouse (ARLHS reference FED-226) located on Fehmarn Island
(IOTA EU-128, DID O-01 for the German Islands Award). Activity will be
on 80 through 10 meter CW and SSB. QSL via the DARC bureau to DL4OK.
[Tnx DL4OK]

23/04/2004:  Look for Ric, OX/DL2VFR, and Frank, OX/DL2SWW to be QRV
from Maniitsoq Island (NA-220) between April 23rd and May 5th. Activity
will be on 160 through 10 meter CW and SSB. Note: Frank, DL2SWW, will be
celebrating his 50th birday during this expedition. QSL via bureau via
homecall 100% sure, and if requested, direct (return postage: Europe 1
US-$, outside Europe 2 US-$), no E-QSL. [Tnx DE0MST]

25/04/2004:  Look for DL0IH to be QRV April 25th from Helgoland Duene
(IOTA EU-127, DID reference N-15 for the German Islands Award) and
lighthouse (ARLHS reference FED-102). Contacts will also be good for the
Helgoland Award and the German Nordsea Island Award. QSL via operator's
instructions. [Tnx DE0MST]

01/06/2004:  Fred, K2FRD, plans a mini-DXpedition to Zone Two, VO2
Labrador, from June 1, 2004 until September 7, 2004. He will use the
call VO2/K2FRD. Activity will be on all bands, and he will also
participate in the IARU (July) contest and the Canada Day contest (July
1, 2004). QSL via home call, direct (Fred Stevens K2FRD, 263 Keach Rd,
Guilford, NY 13780) or via the bureau. [Tnx K2FRD]

21/07/2004:  The Cray Valley Radio Society will be operating from 21
July to 26 July, 2004, on the Isles of Scilly (IOTA EU-011). M8C/P is
the proposed call for the IOTA contest (July 24-25th). All other times
the operators will use homecall/p. The will be active on all bands, SSB,
CW and data modes. The operators will be G0VJG (Nobby), G4BUO (Dave),
G7GLW (Richard), G0FDZ (Chris), 2E0ATY (Ralph) and M3CVN (Simon). QSL
Manager will be G4DFI. [Tnx G7GLW]
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73 and Good Hunting!
Dave Raycroft - VA3RJ
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