[KCDXC] Fw: [OPDX] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #547
Chuck Kraly
[email protected]
Sun, 27 Jan 2002 18:12:15 -0600
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Subject: [OPDX] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #547
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> SB DX @ WW < KB8NW $OPDX.547
> Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 547
>
> The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
> DX Bulletin No. 547
> BID: $OPDX.547
> January 28, 2002
> Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
> Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio
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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, N3SIG, W3UR & The Daily DX, N4AA & QRZ DX, WA4TLI,
> K6RO, K8YSE, Kurt Brandstetter, CO8DM, CO8ZZ, CT1EEB, DL1EK & DX News
> Letter, DL5EBE, EA7FTR, G4XTA, HK6DOS, IZ8BRI & Diamond News, JH8KYU,
> JM1LRQ, LA6EIA, LA8AJA, PA0DVM, VA3RJ & ICPO, VE7AHA/VA7CW and XQ5SM
> for the following DX information.
>
> DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
> week of Sunday, 20/January, through Sunday, 27/January there were 240
> countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3C, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L,
> 4S, 4W, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7P, 7Q, 7X, 8P,
> 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9U, 9V, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A5,
> A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C6, CE, CE0A, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU,
> CX, D2, D4, DL, DU, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX,
> EY, EZ, F, FG, FH, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU,
> GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HM, HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS,
> J2, J3, J6, J7, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JX, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH4, KH6, KH8,
> KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY,
> OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ7, PY, PY0F, PZ, S2, S5, S7, S9, SM, SP, ST, SU,
> SV, SV5, SV9, T30, T32, T7, T9, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TN, TR, TT, TU,
> UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, VE, VK, VK9N, VP2E,
> VP2M, VP5, VP6, VP8, VP8/h, VP8/o, VP8/s, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XW,
> XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YK, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4,
> ZD7, ZD8, ZD9, ZF, ZK1/s, ZL, ZP, ZS
>
> * PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations. As
> always, you never know - "Work First Worry Later" (WFWL).
>
> 3C5, EQUATORIAL GUINEA. Mirek, SP1NY, showed up this past weekend as
> 3C5/SP1NY from Bioco Island (AF-010). The length of his activity is
> currently unknown. However, he was active mainly on CW, on 30/12/10
> meters. QSL via his home callsign.
>
> 5R, MADAGASCAR. Bruno, F5DKO, will be active March 4-16th from some
> Madagascar islands. He expects to be active during the first week of
> his trip from Madagascar's Coastal Islands West Group (AF-057), and
> the second week from Madagascar's Coastal Islands East Group (AF-090).
> QSL via IZ8CCW: Antonio Cannataro, P.o.Box:360, 87100 Cosenza, Italy.
>
> A LETTER FROM MONK APOLLO, SV2ASP/A. OPDX InterNet Subscribers will
> receive an additional bulletin containing a letter from SV2ASP/A
explaining
> his view on the "SY" prefix situation.
>
> ANTARCTIC NEW ZEALAND DX TRIP. Chris Post, N3SIG, informs OPDX that the
> first ever Antarctic New Zealand DX Trip will take place next weekend on
> February 2nd. The McMurdo Station Amateur Radio Club will sponsor this
> first ever event. The primary operators will be Chris Post, N3SIG,
> and Mike Poole, KE6ZYK. They will operate portable HF from the Ross Ice
> Shelf in front of Scott Base. Operating primarily on 20/17/15 meters;
> with the possiabliy of 40 and 80 meters as well. Start to look for them
> on 20 meters at or about 14243 kHz starting at 0500z Saturday the 2nd of
> February or 2:00 AM Eastern US Time. Times may change to be earlier. Their
> equipment will be an Icom 706MkII with IC2KL amp at about 500W. Antennas
> will be all wire antannas. QSL cards go to AI3D with SASE please. Chris
> states that this should be very popular with the big DXers as the
Antarctic
> New Zealand ham radio callsigns are very rare and Scott Base has no hams
> or any type of a ham shack like they do at McMurdo. A special QSL card
> will be printed when Chris returns. For more info on the Scott Base
> Antarctica check out their Web page at: http://www.scott.aq
>
> CE9/LZ0, SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS............
> Ricardo, CE9R has been active from Julio Escudero Base on King George
> Island. Look for him to be on a net around 1700z on 21275 kHz. QSL
> via CE3HDI: P.O.Box 15, International Airport, Santiago, Chile.
>
> LZ0A has been pleasing many on 80/40/30/20/15 meters. Some activity
> has been on CW and SSB. Watch around 3793 kHz between 0130 and 0530z.
> He also showed up on a net on 21275 kHz around 1815z. QSL via LZ1KDP.
>
> CO, CUBA (6 meters). Doug, CO8DM, informs OPDX that he has been working
> many Europeans and stateside stations on 6 meters, and thanks everybody
> for the QSO. He is running 100 watts and a wire dipole. Activity seems
> to be around 50125 kHz after 2130z. His QSL Manager is KU9C.
>
> EP, IRAN. There has been a lot of activity from EP3PTT lately. That is
> because Stig, LA7JO, has been given permission to operate and is the
> first foreigner to obtain an official operating license since 1979. He
> is allowed to use the club station of the PTT (using the callsign EP3PTT)
> and has been active on 40/20/15/12/10 meters. QSL via LA7JO. ADDED NOTE:
> It has been mentioned that you can QSL Stig direct to the address: UNICEF
> Iran, Stig Lindblom, No. 30 East Farzan St., Naji St., Dastgerdi Ave.,
> Tehran 19187, Islamic Republic of Iran. However, please avoiding writing
> any callsign on the envelope and DO NOT send IRCs.
>
> FS, SAINT MARTIN. George/W4LW and Fredrick/K4FMD will be active February
> 2-8th from the French side of the island of St. Martin using the callsign
> FS/K4UP. Their plans are to be active mainly on SSB on 10, 15, 20 and
> possibly some 80 meter frequencies. They will try to be on 28495, 21295,
> 14195, 14260 and 3795 kHz. Most of their time on the air will be after
> dinner or around breakfast time and possibly other air time as much as
> possible. (They mention that their wives are with them and they have to
> devote some time to vacation.) They are taking a Yaesu 900, G5RV, and a
> Carolina Windom 20 and a laptop. QSL via K4UP.
>
> IOTA NEWS...............
> SA-070. This past weekend, some members of Southern Cross DX Group,
> plus a couple of guest ops were active from Santa Maria Island
> for the first time using special Chilean call XR5SM. However,
> if you missed them this past weekend they will repeat the
> operation again in February (no dates provided). Their main
> activity will be on HF bands, both CW and SSB. It takes a
> two hour sailing trip through the Arauco Gulf to reach the
> island. QSL route for this past weekend's operation is via
> Fernando, XQ5SM: Bureau or direct is OK. There is an
> informative Web page with details at: http://www.qsl.net/xr5sm
>
> J7, DOMINICA. Look for Lars, SM0CCM, to be active this weekend as J73CCM
> between February 2nd through March 4. His activity will be mainly on CW
> (with some PSK31) with 100 watts and vertical. QSL via SM0CCM.
>
> KH2, GUAM. Hide, JH8KYU, plans to be active from here as K8YU/KH2 from
> February 8-11th. The main purpose of his stay is to take part in the
> CQ/RJ WPX RTTY Contest. His entry will be Single Operator/All Band and
> the frequencies used will be on all HF bands. He states that he may also
> operate on CW and SSB in spite of his short stay because Single Ops are
> limited to operate within 30 hours only in this contest. QSL via JH8KYU,
> either direct to his mailing address in Tokyo or through the JARL bureau.
> Don't send any cards to the K8YU's callbook address or bureaus of W8 or
> KH2.
>
> KH0, MARIANA ISLANDS. Nobuyuki "Nob", JM1LRQ, will be active as KH0/JM1LRQ
> from Saipan Island (OC-086), February 14-18th. Activity will be on 160-6
> meters CW/SSB. He will also participate in the ARRL International DX CW
> Contest as Single Operator/All Band entry. Nob will concentrate on SSB
> and the WARC bands outside of the contest. QSL via the bureau or direct
> as follows: Nobuyuki Arai, 5-6-1-1002 Kitayamata, Tsuzuki, Yokohama,
> 224-0021, Japan.
>
> LIGHTHOUSE ACTIVITY AND NEWS...............
> A special event operation will take place from Sturgeon Point
Lighthouse
> (USA-823) on August 17-19th, with the combined cooperation of Gary,
> K8IKW, and the Alcona County Amateur Radio Club. Gary has secured the
> special event callsign K8S for this event weekend during the Inter-
> national Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend. There will also be a joint event
> with the Alcona County (Michigan) Historical Society for their local
> heritage festival, and many people are expected to attend these events.
> The local radio club, and Gary are discussing the use of an old time
> antique wireless radio from the lighthouse, vintage 1930's and 1940's.
> A high volume of HF operations are expected during this event weekend.
> Further details will follow later in the spring and early summer of
> this year as details become more final.
>
> The Metro Amateur Radio Club (MAC) of Chicago will activate Chicago
> Harbor Lighthouse, Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society USA #171, on
> February 9-10th. The special event station K9Y will be operated from
> Columbia Yacht Club, according to Mike Dinelli, N9BOR. A special QSL
> will be available. The usual ARLHS frequencies will be used: SSB on
> 7270, 14270, 21370, 28370; and CW on 7030, 14030, 21030 and 28030 kHz.
> For more information, please visit the MAC website at:
> http://www.qsl.net/mac
> Watch them via the WebCam while operating from the pilot house of the
> Abby. Questions may be directed to: [email protected]
>
> P5, NORTH KOREA. Ed, P5/4L4LN, is back on the air testing out his new
> Butternut Vertical. Reports indicate that Ed is being heard better, and
> he has begun operating on 15 meters. Look for him to show up on 21225 kHz
> (now his primary frequency) after 2300z, working stations by call areas
> and other parts of the world. Also, continue to watch 28580 kHz; he may
> show up here.
>
> PIRATE ALERT. Oscar, HK6DOS, QSL Manager for Abel, CO6XN, informs OPDX
> that a PIRATE station using Abel's callsign was active on 21020.9 kHz,
> January 16th. Any cards sent to Oscar for activity on this date will
> be sent back.
>
> PJ2, NETHERLAND ANTILLES. Larry/K6RO and Ron/W6UL will be on Curacau,
> February 27th through March 5th, for the ARRL SSB contest. Larry will be
> a Single Op/All Band/High Power entry using the call PJ2K. Ron will be
> using the callsign PJ2/W6UL before and after the contest. They will be
> using CW and SSB before and after the contest concentrating on the WARC
> bands and 160m. They will be operating from the CCC "Signal Point"
station.
> QSL via KU9C.
>
> QSL INFO AND NEWS............
> Jose, CT1EEB, reports that the backlog of 4W/CU3FT cards is now clear,
> and he is replying to both 4W/CU3FT and 4W6EB (also CU3/CT1EEB) QSLs
> on a daily basis. Over the past couple of weeks, he has sent some 112
> envelopes for 4W/CU3FT via airmail and over 800 4W6EB, CU3/CT1EEB and
> CT1EEB QSL cards via the REP QSL bureau system [also a few 4W/CU3FT
> QSL cards].
>
> Fran, EA7FTR, reports to OPDX that he is now the QSL Manager for
> Jose/YV5LIX, Marco/YN1ZZE and Jan/5X1BK in Uganda.
>
> IRC OR USD? THAT IS THE QUESTION. The IRC discussion still continues
> on some of the DX reflectors about the use of IRCs and the "NEW IRC".
> OPDX was informed this week by David, PA0DVM, that in The Netherlands
> such a discussion no longer makes sense. The Dutch Post Office just
> informed him that from January 1, 2002 on, they stopped selling IRCs
> completely. So, for the amateurs in The Netherlands, the use of green
> stamps is the only possibility left, or they could try to collect IRCs
> from other countries. David added that airmail postage from Holland to
> outside Europe is 0.75 Euro, and that is well below one USD which is
> quite different from the situation in Germany.
> Also, Paul, G4XTA, reports/states the following to OPDX: "I've seen
> all the hype about the NEW IRC's and read that the USA and Australia
> already only issue the new type and that my stocks of old ones will
> be worthless soon. All the changes allegedly took place on January 1,
> 2002. BUT.......this just ain't true! I've called the international
> section of the ROYAL MAIL here in the UK. They know nothing about it.
> All British Post Offices are still fully stocked with 'OLD' type IRC's
> which they continue to sell. I've also talked to many DXers in USA
> and Australia, and they've never seen the new type of IRC, and say
> that their post offices are also still selling the 'OLD' ones."
> So, many DXers and QSL Manager, would have to ask what is going
> on? Do we dump the old IRC (cash in) or use them? Any advice would
> be appreciated.....
>
> JW REPORT. Andreas, LA8AJA, reports that JW8AJA worked about 3400 QSOs.
> JW5QFA worked about 1000 QSOs and JW4X (6M) worked 273 QSOs with 18
> DXCC entities. QSLs for JW8AJA are via LA8AJA, JW5QFA and JW4X are
> via LA6EIA. QSL cards are not printed yet, please be patient. For more
> info, pictures, story and logsearch (JW4X), go to the Web page at:
> http://www.qsl.net/la8aja
> Andreas also adds that postage in Norway has increased. Postage for
> sending letters outside Europe is now 10NKR. One USD is no longer
enough
> to cover the postage. For people outside Europe sending cards direct,
> please include 2 USDs or 1 IRC.
>
> SWL Kurt Brandstetter (OE 1002419) reports for those who are interested
> he has updated his "Marconi QSL's 2001" Web page with QSLs from the
> International Marconi Day 2001 and Marconi Memorial Stations that was
> active on the 12th of December 2001 (Celebrating the first radio
> transmission across the Atlantic on December 12, 1901). The Web page
> is at: http://www.swl.net/oe1002419
>
> S9, SAO TOME (Attention Top Banders). Ole, LA6EIA, will be joining the
> Scandinavian group which will be active from Sao Tome from February
4-10th.
> Their callsign will be S9LA. He states they will transmit CW on 1827.5 kHz
> (listening up) and SSB on 1845 kHz (listening on 1850 kHz). The antenna
> on the topband will be a TITANEX 160E (if they can get it up...). For
> more details, look at the S9LA Web page at: http://www.qsl.net/s9la
>
> T4, CUBA. The Las Tunas Contest Crew, T48K, will be active during the
> next ARRL International DX CW Contest as a Multi-Single category. The
> operators will be: Josy/CO8JY, Doug/CO8DM, Geo/CO2JZ and Raul/CO8ZZ. QSL
> via DK1WI.
>
> TG, GUATEMALA. Tom/W9AEB and Bob/WF9V are expected to be active this
> week as TG7/W9AEB from Central Guatemala between January 31st and February
> 9th. Activity will be on 20-10 meters CW/SSB. QSL via WF9V.
>
> V3, BELIZE. Andy, VE7AHA/VA7CW, informs OPDX that he will active as V31HA
> from February 2-16th, near the town of Hopkins on the mainland (no IOTA),
> and also near V31JP whom he hopes to visit. He states, "We will be there
> for radio, snork, fishing and beer. Not always in that order." QSL via
> VE7AHA.
>
> VP8, SOUTH GEORGIA ISLAND. The multi-national team of twelve experienced
> operators (EI6FR, EI5IQ, HB9ASZ, PA3FQA, K0IR, W3WL, K4UEE, VE3EJ, N5KO,
> K5TR, W7EW and 9V1YC), active as VP8THU, went QRT from Southern Thule
> (South Sandwich Islands) early morning January 22nd. As this was being
> written, the team was expected to be active from South Georgia Island,
> Sunday, January 26th. However, it has been rumoured that a bad storm is
> delaying their landing, and they remain on the vessel "Braveheart". The
> callsign and the QSL route will be announced once the operation begins.
> QSL VP8THU via VE3XN: Garry Hammond, 5 McLaren Avenue, Listowel,
> Ontario N4W 3K1 CANADA.
>
> YA, AFGHANISTAN. There are no new updates on Peter and boys other than
> what we reported last week. However, a new station, YA0USA, was reported
> on the air this past week operating on 17 meters CW/SSB. Watch 18068 and
> 18120 kHz after 1330z. Also, watch 14210 kHz around 1700. The operator
> is Karl, K4YT, who is working at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. He states to
> QSL via K4YT. A report from "The Daily DX" over the past weekend states
> Karl has been there "for about a week and has just obtained a club license
> from the Minister of Communications for the American Embassy in Kabul."
> Reportedly, the license, YA0USA, can be operated by Embassy U.S.
government
> officials; there are several of them stationed there now. Karl will be
> here until the end of the month and will be active in his spare time.
> "The Daily DX" states Karl is using a TS-50 and a 80 meter dipole with
> a tuner.
>
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> --------------------------------------------------------------------
> NEWS FROM MOUNT ATHOS
>
> Dear Friends DXers,
> Thank God, despite a number of difficulties, year 2000 saw the
> accomplishment of Mount Athos' 10 years on the air. To celebrate this
> event I had required and I obtained the special call-sign SY2A. My aim
> was to provide as many collegues as possible with a contact with Mount
> Athos. Within the year the prefix 'SY' (belonging to Mount Athos as a
> DXCC entity) was heard a number of times, while being used from stations
> without any relationship with Mount Athos. This happening created a great
> confusion within the international amateur radio community. Hence, I
> demanded the Ministry some explanation. I was answered that after a recent
> circular Greek ham radio stations can apply for the 'SY' as a special
call.
> This made me very sorry, so on September the 10th 2000 I wrote the
Ministry
> about that, informing them that after this happening I had decided not to
> use the SY2A call-sign at all. Since they might not be familiar with
> amateur radio matters, I sent them international lists where Mount Athos
> appears as 'SY', as well as the CEPT list. So far, I have received no
> answer. Despite all this, some collegues begged me to show up as SY2A,
> and so, as a monk, I obeied and I made happy over 6500 operators!
> Nevertheless, after that (end of year 2000) I stopped, waiting for some
> answer from the Ministry. Unfortunately, the people working at the
> Ministry are not ham radios and they cannot understand the importance
> that Mount Athos has for the DX, being it a separate DXCC entity.
> Since in these months I have been asked by many friends from abroad why
> I do not show up, today I let you know the reason. Furthermore, I ask for
> your help. You can send a message to the Ministry (E-mail: [email protected])
> and ask them to stop issuing the SY as a special prefix, since it has
> belonged to Mount Athos for the last 30 years, as international lists and
> maps show. Furthermore, seizing the opportunity, you could ask that SY
> will be permanently assigned to Mount Athos, as it is reported also on
> the 'CEPT' list, so that confusion will come to an end, once for all.
> Placing my trust in God, I wait for the solution of the problem, and then
> I will be with you again... as much as my monastic duties and all the
> difficulties here will allow it to me. From Mount Athos, "the Garden of
> the Virgin Mary", I send all of you my best wishes for a peaceful 2002!!!
>
> God bless you.
> Monk Apollo SV2ASP/A
>
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>
> From: "Steve Romagni" <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: DX FORUM & DX DINNER AT MIAMI HAMFEST 2001
> Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 11:13:07 -0500
> MIME-Version: 1.0
>
> Pass this information along...
>
> 73 de Steve W4DTA
>
>
> The South Florida DX Association is again proud to be hosting the DX Forum
> at this year's Miami Tropical Hamboree on February 2nd.
>
> The DX Forum will include a presentation by N1ND Dan Henderson from the
ARRL
> on "Logbook Of The World", how it is proceeding and how it will affect us
> in the future. We will also be giving away 8 great door prizes.
>
> We will also have a "Gathering of Friends," a.k.a. the DX
> Dinner, at La Carreta Restaurant (HAMFEST CASUAL ATTIRE). There will be a
> DX "Happy Hour" Cocktail Party in our private room at the restaurant from
> 5:00 pm until 6:30 pm, when dinner will start.
>
> The Cocktail Party will be a cash bar and DXCC cards will be checked
> during "Happy Hour" Even if you can't stay for dinner, come to the
Cocktail
> Party and have an 807 (or a 4-400A) with your friend. There will be 2
great
> door prizes given out during the cocktail party and 3 at the dinner.
>
> Tickets for the drawing are FREE and will be given out at the door to all
> who attend but you must be present to win.
>
> There is no fixed dinner menu or minimum price - order what you want from
> the Cuban menu (yes, it's in English and Spanish) and you pay for your
> separate check.
>
> For more information, please visit http://www.qsl.net/k4fk and in case you
> need further assistance the frequency is 147.330 (simplex). See you there!
>
> *Door prizes will be awarded during the DX forum, cocktail party and dx
> dinner, but you must be present to win.
>
> _________________________________________________________
>
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