[ETS/PARC List] DX August 8, 2018
Don WILSON
k2dsv at msn.com
Wed Aug 8 11:23:47 EDT 2018
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> DX News
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> CE0Y - Easter Island
> NP4G, Otis, gives us a "report" of his "next DXpedition", which will
> be "holiday style" as CE0Y/NP4G from Rapa Nui starting August 26th and
> lasting four days. Otis says, "This is a lightweight DXpedition
> focusing on CW and FT8 bands 10-40M 100w". He will post his FT8
> frequencies on his QRZ.com webpage at https://www.qrz.com/db/np4g.
> NP4G gives thanks to CE3CT for helping with licensing. Otis also plans
> to operate from Santiago on mainland Chile as CE3/NP4G. QSL via LoTW.
>
> 5W - Samoa
> Before going to Port Vila, Efate Island, Vanuatu with OM5ZW and OK2WM,
> October 15-November 4) LZ1GC, Stan, plans to operate from Apia, Upolu
> Island (OC-097) Samoa as 5W0GC from September 28 to October 14.
> Complete details on both 5W0GC and YJ0GC can be found at
> www.c21gc.com<http://www.c21gc.com>. QSL 5W0GC via OQRS on Club Log or via LZ1GC.
>
> A7 - Qatar
> OM6AA, Rasto, is currently working in Doha as a Pilot for Qatar
> Airways and has been licensed as A75GR since February of this year. "I
> work mostly on 20 m & 40 m bands, CW and SSB", says Rasto. He does not
> have a regular operating schedule, but does plan to get on the air
> when time permits. While there he has been "working on some projects
> for [the] Qatar Amateur Radio Society" including a "ground station for
> EsHail 2 satellite, DMR repeater" and restoration of the A71A/B 6
> Meter beacon. This coming Winter Rasto plans to install a 160 Meter
> antenna. QSL via M0OXO.
>
> A6 - United Arab Emirates
> IZ0GYP, Enrico, has begun a work assignment in Dubai, which is
> expected to probably last until the end of next year. He has recently
> been issued the call A65FU operating FT8 and then all modes in the
> future. Currently he has a Flex 1500 and hopes to have an FT897D
> and/or TS850S by next month. At the moment he is running 5 watts but
> has plans to go to 100 watts next month. He is currently using a wire
> antenna for activity on HF and 6 Meters and hopes to improve on this
> later. He also hopes to be QRV on the VHF/UHF satellites. Enrico will
> be uploading logs to LoTW, but not Club Log. QSL via his home call
> IZ0GYP and not via the A6 QSL bureau.
>
> V3 - Belize
> Starting August 16th WB0TEV, Victor, will use his V31TP callsign from
> Blackman Eddy. He'll be QRV on 80-10 Meters, including the SARTG RTTY
> and NAQP SSB Contests, through August 22nd. When not contesting Victor
> will be looking for Asia on RTTY Daily starting by 2200Z. QSL via
> WB0TEV.
>
> V3 - Belize
> During the CQ World Wide DX RTTY Contest, September 29-30, WB0TEV,
> Victor, and K5PS, Scott, will team up as a multi-single in the high-
> power category using Victor's call V31VP. They will be operating from
> the Maya Hill shack in Blackman Eddy from September 27-October 2.
> Scott's call is V31CQ. When not contesting listen for V31VP on SSB and
> RTTY and V31CQ on CW. QSL via Club Log.
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> W4DXCC - September 21st and 22nd, 2018, Pigeon Forge, TN
> By K4SV, Dave Anderson, Convention leader
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> Hello again from W4DXCC DX and Contest Convention. The response to
> this year's event has been fantastic.
>
> The Updated Main Program is now available online here W4DXCC Program -
> http://www.w4dxcc.com/program.html
>
> The convention has come together and as we approach September 21st we
> are ready with lots of Fun for all. It's not too late to come join the
> fun. Go here to make hotel reservations Hotel
> Reservations (http://www.w4dxcc.com/hotel-reservation.html) and go
> here for getting your tickets for admission and the Banquet Get your
> Tickets (http://www.w4dxcc.com/ticket-purchase-here.html). Heck jump
> in the car and come over and pay at the door!
>
> We have all of the leading radio and equipment manufacturers setup in
> the lobby with the latest gear for you to twist the knobs or click the
> mice. More importantly you can have a one on one to ask questions
> about the gear with the company representative in a relaxed
> environment.
>
> We have a Ham Shack you can operate from that is manned with our
> knowledgeable team members to show you the correct way to operate all
> modes including the latest Digital modes like FT8. The shack is opened
> late to give you plenty of experience. It's a popular place after the
> presentations.
>
> If you are new to ham radio and never really had an Elmer to show you
> the ropes be sure to attend the Friday Ham Radio Bootcamp. These
> sessions will give you the insight on what and how to have fun in Ham
> Radio.
>
> Check out the Website and learn about the W4DXCC DX and Contest
> Convention. Go Here W4DXCC Convention
> (http://www.w4dxcc.com/index.html)
> Papers from the 2018 Hamvention Antenna forum are available as PDfs on
> the www.k3lr.com<http://www.k3lr.com> website. Actually you can select any between 2004 and
> 2018 by clicking on the Dayton Antenna Summary on the left side of the
> page.
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> QSN
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> HC1HC/8 - Galapagos Islands - Alfredo was found today on 30 Meters FT8
> (10.136 MHz) just before 0100Z. This is his favorite band! QSL via
> NE8Z.
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> IOTA
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> The following IOTA stations were active yesterday.
>
> IOTA Call Freq. GMT IOTA Call Freq. GMT
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> EU-009 MM5DWW 14260 1010 EU-082 R25RRA 14190 2110
> EU-015 SV9ANC 14071 2022 EU-114 MU/SP7VC 28473 0929
> EU-016 9A6DR/P 7123 0802 EU-136 9A/IK4LZH 7130 0617
> EU-016 9A7YY 10136 2102 EU-140 OH3OJ/5 14012 1711
> EU-029 OV1CDX 14218 1238 EU-165 IM0/I0PNM 14213 2219
> EU-032 F4FSY/P 14125 1118 NA-099 WP4V 14290 2112
> EU-057 DL2SAX/P 14266 1854 OC-021 YC1JCD 14050 1432
> EU-067 SV8/OK1FFU 14218 1821 SA-018 CE7VPQ 14190 2241
> EU-067 SV8/SV1CEI 10114 0919
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> IOTA frequencies -
> CW 28040 24920 21040 18098 14040 10114 7030 3530
> SSB 28560 28460 24950 21260 18128 14260 7055 3765
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> Calendar
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> Date End Prefix Call Manager Ref Vol-No
> ------ ------ ------ ------------------- ---------- ----------
> 8-Aug 14-Aug 4S 4S7DMG SP9DLM 22-135
> 8-Aug 15-Sep 4W 4W6VA K7TRB 22-136 132
> 8-Aug 10-Aug 9A 9A/IK4LZH (EU-136) IK4LZH 22-146
> 8-Aug 1-Sep 9M 9M61 stations 22-144 136
> 8-Aug 15-Aug A3 A35JLL (OC-049) DL7JLL 22-136
> 8-Aug 17-Aug A3 A35RR (OC-49 & 063) ZL1BQD 22-146
> 8-Aug 14-Aug BY B0/BI8CKU BI8CKU 22-146 121
> 8-Aug 14-Aug BY B0/BI8DJW BI8DJW 22-146 121
> 8-Aug 1-Mar CE9 RI1ANW RN1ON 22-138
> 8-Aug 3-Sep CT8 CT8/W6PQL W6PQL 22-141
> 8-Aug 18-Sep CU CU8/NU6F 22-081
> 8-Aug 30-Aug G GB5FWW 21-236
> 8-Aug 10-Aug GD GD8GNI G8GNI 22-143
> 8-Aug 11-Aug GU MU/SP7VC SP7VC 22-129
> 8-Aug 10-Aug HC8 HC1HC/8 (SA-004) NE8Z 22-139
> 8-Aug 20-Aug IS IM0/I0PNM (EU-165) I0PNM 22-126 089
> 8-Aug 15-Aug JD1/M JD1YAB (OC-073) JS1LMG 22-136
> 8-Aug 15-Aug JD1/M JG1RHN/JD1 (OC-073) 22-135
> 8-Aug 15-Aug JD1/M JG8NQJ/JD1 (OC-073) JA8CJY 22-126 051
> 8-Aug ??? KH9 KH9/N7NVK N7NVK 22-137
> 8-Aug 10-Aug LA LA/CT1BWW (EU-076) 22-118
> 8-Aug 1-Sep OH OH1TD (EU-096) OH1TD 22-138
> 8-Aug 15-Aug OH OH3AD/5 (EU-140) OH3AD 22-126 096
> 8-Aug 27-Aug OX OX/W0GPR W0GPR 22-145
> 8-Aug 13-Aug P2 P29VIM YO5BIM 22-138
> 8-Aug 31-Aug PA PF2018HAR PA0MBD 21-226 160
> 8-Aug 10-Aug SV SV8/OK1FFU (EU-067) OK2FY 22-146
> 8-Aug 10-Aug SV8 SV8/I2KBD (EU-052) I2KBD 22-144
> 8-Aug 10-Aug SV8 SV8/IZ2AMW (EU-052) IZ2AMW 22-144
> 8-Aug 12-Aug UA R25RRA (EU-082) RZ3EC 22-146
> 8-Aug 15-Dec VE VY0BRR (NA-047) VE2XB 22-136
> 8-Aug 12-Aug VE VY1/F6FMT F6FMT 22-097
> 8-Aug 31-Aug VK VI70MI M0OXO 22-116
> 8-Aug 20-Aug XU XU7AEX F6CTW 22-147
> 8-Aug 12-Aug ZA ZA/SP7IDX SP7IDX 22-141 088
> 8-Aug 30-Aug ZL ZM50MAUQ 22-061
> 8-Aug 15-Aug ZS ZS9YOTA 22-146 056
> 9-Aug 9-Aug BY BD7IHN (AS-139) 22-146
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> The Daily DX Calendar
> http://www.dailydx.com/the-daily-dx-calendar/
>
> Upcoming contest rules & dates
> http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/weeklycont.php
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> Today's Propagation Forecast
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> Solar activity will be very low today through Friday.
>
> The geomagnetic field will be at quiet to unsettled levels today and
> Friday and quiet levels on Thursday.
>
> In 2018 we have had 126 spotless days (57%) and the current stretch is
> the last 5 days.
>
> Perhaps the most useful propagation pages for Amateur Radio Operators
> can be found at http://dx.qsl.net/propagation/ and
> http://www.solarham.net/.
>
> The August 7 Penticton adjusted SFI was 72 and the SESC Sunspot Number
> was 0.
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> QSL Info
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> Call Manager Call Manager Call Manager
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> 9H3TG DO8TIG HC1HC/8 NE8Z MX0SNB G3SVK
> A35RR ZL1BQD IS0/IZ2DLV IZ2DLV TR8CA F6CBC
> HB9/F5RAV F5RAV JY5MM IK2DUW ZA/SP7IDX SP7IDX
>
> Need a QSL route? Here are some great free sites for you and your
> friends - http://www.dailydx.com/QSLRoutes.html.
>
> 5A1AL, Abubaker, reports daily power outages for hours have been
> affecting life. He plans to do an LoTW upload in the "next few days"
> for those who have requested, using Club Log OQRS.
>
> QSL cards recently received direct and via managers: 3V8CB and GU8FBO.
>
> QSL cards recently received via the bureau: 6Y1LZ, CT3BH, DL2RMM,
> DL5MEV, EF4HQ, EG5ELX, EH7FCM and EI99WAW.
>
> Confirmations recently received via LOTW: None reported today.
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> Credits
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> Many thanks to the following for the above DX information:
> A65FU/IZ0GYP, A75GR/OM6AA, ADXO, F8DZY, K3LR, KD4QMY, N8RR, NG3K,
> NP4G, W3LPL and W8TN.
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