[KCDXC] Fw: [OPDX] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #602
T.M. Rose
[email protected]
Sun, 9 Mar 2003 18:48:06 -0600
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Subject: [OPDX] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #602
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> March 10, 2003
> Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
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> DX Notes, VK3ZZ, VK4FW, VK8NSB, YB0DPO and ZP5AZL/ZP6Y for the following
> DX information.
>
> DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
> week of Sunday, 2nd/March, through Sunday, 9th/March there were 229
> countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J,
> 4L, 4S, 4U1I, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X,
> 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M2, 9N, 9Q, 9U, 9V, 9Y, A4, A5,
> A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C6, C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU,
> CX, D2, D4, D6, DL, DU, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET,
> EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ,
> GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ,
> I, IS, J2, J3, J6, J7, J8, JA, JT, JW, JX, JY, K, KH0, KH2, KH6, KL,
> KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OY, OZ,
> P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ7, PY, PY0F, PZ, S2, S5, S9, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV,
> SV/a, SV5, SV9, T31, T7, T8, T9, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TR, TT, TU,
> TY, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, VE, VK, VK9N, VP2E,
> VP5, VP6, VP6/d, VP8, VP8/h, VP8/o, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XT, XU, XW,
> XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YK, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4,
> ZD7, 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).
>
> 9N, NEPAL. Bjorn "Hugo" Ark, LA5YJ, is once again active as 9N7YJ after
> a two week break to his home QTH in Vestre-Toten Kommune (county), in a
> town called Reinsvoll, located in western part of the area Oppland, South
> Eastern Norway. Hugo's length of stay in Kathmandu is unknown at this
> time (possibly through December). He is there on a mission for the U.N.
> Hugo has a better rig with him this time. He used a Kenwood TS-50 before
> and is now working with a Yaesu FT897 w/CW Collinsfilter, and 100 watts.
> He also has trap dipoles made by Rag, LA6FJA, for several bands now.
> This will allow him to be active on 160/80/40/30/20/17/12 meters. He
> plans to be active on 160 meters during the weekends. He will not be
> active on PSK31 or RTTY; however, someone has been active on the Digital
> modes and this is the work of a Pirate. QSNs show to look for him on
> 10103 kHz on various times throughout the day (betweeb 1230 and 1830z;
> even as late as 0030z), 7003 kHz at 1600z and 3503 kHz between 2300-0100z.
> Hugo will try to get access to a linear which may be availble later. No
> QSLs via the bureau. QSL only direct with 2 USD/2 Euro or valid IRCs to:
> Bjorn Hugo Ark, Rute 504- Paulsrud, NO-2840 Reinsvoll, NORWAY.
> PLEASE NOTE: Hugo will not answer any QSL requests until he returns home.
> He has answered some QSL requests (for his activity between November 2002
> and February 10th) when he was home during his 2 week break.
>
> A35KB QRT!. Paul Kidd, A35RK, informs OPDX that he hasn't heard Father
> Kevin Burke, A35KB, on the air for some time, so last week Paul telephoned
> him. Father Kevin told Paul he is fine and in good health. However, Father
> Kevin states he is very very busy with his duties as parish priest on the
> Island of Eua, and is no longer able to operate on the radio. He has
> allowed his license to expire, his station is dismantled, he has no
> intention of getting back on the air any time soon, and he can no longer
> respond to QSL requests. Paul states, "So, if you were hoping for a
contact
> with Father Kevin, or if you were hoping to receive his QSL card, then
> I'm afraid that you are simply out of luck.....he's just too busy to deal
> with ham radio."
>
> A3, TONGA. Janusz, SP9FIH, informs OPDX that he will be active from here
> March 19th through April 14th. He does have verbal permission to operate,
> and his license will be given to him after arrival on the island. Activity
> will be on 80-10 meters including the WARC Bands on SSB. He will use 100
> watts into a HF9V antenna and wire verticals. Janusz states he plans to
> make 12000 to 15000 QSOs. QSL Manager will be SP9FIH: P.O. Box 480,
> 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.
>
> DXCC NEWS. Bill Moore, NC1L, ARRL DXCC Manager, reports that the following
> operation has been approved for DXCC credit:
> TT8ZZ - Activity from Chad between September 24, 2002 to November 8, 2002
>
> FM, MARTINIQUE. Joachim Gilbert, FM5FJ, states he will be active in the
> CQ WPX SSB Contest as a Single-Op/Single Band (15m) entry. QSL via KU9C.
>
> FO/M, MARQUESAS ISLAND (Update to OPDX.597). Silvano, I2YSB, informs OPDX
> the dates for the DXpedition to the Marquesas are April 25th to May 9th.
> The details on their schedule can be found on the Web page at:
> http://digilander.libero.it/i2ysb
> There will be 3 stations active on HF and one on 50 MHz. The beacon on
> 50105 MHz band will be active every hour and every half hour for 5
minutes.
> Their callsign at the moment is still not yet known.
>
> FS & VP2E, SAINT MARTIN AND ANGUILLA. Nigel, G3TXF, is planning to be
> active from Anguilla (VP2E) using his old callsign of VP2EN from Thursday,
> March 6th through Wednesday, March 12th. He was expected to be active
> in this past weekend's RSGB's Commonwealth Contest (March 8-9th) using
> 100w to a vertical antenna. During the period of Thursday, March 13th
> through Tuesday, March 18th, Nigel hopes to operate on a number of
> occasions as FS/G3TXF/p from Tintamarre Island (NA-199). These are likely
> to be daytime only operations from about 1400-2200z. He will try to
> "stick to the zeroes" (i.e.: 14030 or 14040, 18080 or 18090, 21030 or
> 21040, 24900 or 24910 and 28030 or 28040). Both operations will be CW
> only. QSL via G3TXF. For more details, visit: http://www.G3TXF.com
>
> HB0, LIECHTENSTEIN. Pascal, F5RZJ, will be active from here as
HB0/F5RZJ/p,
> March 15-16th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters CW/SSB. Pascal will be
> using only 100 watts into a HF6V antenna. QSL via his home callsign. For
> direct QSLing, use the following address: Pascal Sotty, Grand Champ,
> F-71130 Chassy, FRANCE.
>
> HH4, HAITI (Update). The HH4 Team Haiti 2003 plans to be active from the
> Northwest Haiti Christian Mission about 2300z on March 10th. K3VN had
> to drop from the team due to work commitments, but has been replaced by
> another Florida DXPedition Group (FDXPG) member, Bob, HH4/K9MDO. The rest
> of the team is the same: Jan, HH4/K4QD; Bill/W4WX, and William/N2WB. The
> team plans to try to upload the logs once or twice over the next two
weeks.
> Look for the team as a Multi-Single entry in the BARTG Contest next
weekend
> using HH4/K4QD. Check the Team Haiti website at:
> http://www.geocities.com/n2wb2003/
>
> HI3, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Operators Rafael/HI8ROX, HI3HCE, Carlo/HI3CCP
> and Teodosio/HI3TEJ will be active as HI3CCP in the CQ WPX SSB Contest
> (March 29-30th) as a Multi-Op/Single entry. QSL via AD4Z.
>
> IOTA NEWS......................
> AF-073. Andy, DJ7IK, informs OPDX that the planned DXpedition
(Callsign
> TS7N) to Kerkennah Island from March 21st to April 1st has
> been cancelled due to the insecure political situation. Their
> plans now are to try again at the end of November with
> participation in the CQWW DX Contest. They will update this
> information as soon as they receive their license.
>
> AS-043. CANCELLED. Operators Eiji/JQ1SUO, Tatsuhiko/JF1CCH and JA2HMD
> were expected to sign homecall/1 from Hachijo Island, March
> 8-9th. However, due to the bad weather airplanes will not
> fly to the island, so the DXpedition had to be cancelled.
>
> AS-049. Toshi, JM1PXG, will be active as JM1PXG/6 from Tokara
> Kuchino-shima, starting around 0100z on May 3rd until around
> 0200z on May 4th. Activity will be on 40/20/17/15/12/10 meters
> CW only. QSL via the JARL Bureau or direct to his home call.
>
> AS-079. Taka, JR3TVH, will be active once again as JR3TVH/6, from
> Miyako Island starting around 0900z on May 1st until around
> 1000z on May 5th. Look for activity on 6, 10, 12, 17 and 20
> meters SSB and CW. QSL via home call or the JARL QSL Bureau.
>
> EU-012. Stewart, GM4AFF, will be active as GZ7V from Shetland during
> the CQWW CW Contest later this year (November 29-30th). For
> updates, check the Web page at: http://www.gm7v.com
>
> EU-125. Operators Karl/LA8DW (CW) and Lars/OZ1HPS (SSB) plan to
> activate two islands in the Jylland West Group in the late
> spring. Both islands are good for the Danish Island Award.
> Look for them to be active from Fano Island (NS-02) and Mando
> Island (NS-03) using the special callsign OZ4DI (OZ4 Danish
> Island).
>
> EU-187. There will be a DXpedition to Gavdos Island from June 1-10th.
> There was no callsign mentioned or bands/modes of activity.
> QSL via SV2DGH.
>
> OC-NEW. Tom Marlowe/VK3ZZ, Peter Forbes/VK3QI, Keith Proctor/VK3FT
> and Jack Bramham/VK3WWW with on-shore "pilot" David McCaulay/
> VK3EW will activate Waldegrave Island East (part of the South
> Australia State West Centre Group) from April 17-22nd. They
> will be using the special callsign of VI5WCP to celebrate the
> historical naming of the island by Mathew Flinders during his
> coastal exploration of March 1802. A special bicentary
> commemorative QSL card will be prepared to celebrate this
> historical event. Activity will be on all bands except 160m,
> both Phone and CW. QSL will be direct to VK3ZZ: P.O. Box 368,
> Leongatha, Victoria 3953, Australia, with a self-addressed
> envelope plus sufficient return postage, or, via the bureau.
> Direct QSL cards notconforming to the above will be returned
> via the bureau.
>
> OC-142. By the time you read this, Bill Horner, VK4FW, should be
> active from Fraser Island. He is there to work and fix a
> communicational link on the island. He will be on the island
> until Tuesday, March 11th. However, he will be extremely busy
> but hopes to get a little time in for some radio operations.
> His activity will be mostly CW. QSL direct only with a
> greenstamp/IRC to: Bill Horner, PO Box 1343, Maroochydore,
> 4558 Australia.
>
> OC-242. Operators YB8CR, YB8BHV, YB0KLI, YC8CPV, YB0DPO, YB8HZ,
YB8HGM,
> YB0ECT, YB0LBK and YB0AI will be active from Latondu Island,
> Takabonerate, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, between March
26-31st.
> The callsign will be YE8A, and the QSL Manager is YB8BRI.
> They planned to be active on all HF bands 80-10 meters CW,
> SSB, SSTV, RTTY, PSK31 and AO-40 Satellite. Also, look for
> them to participate in the CQ WPX SSB Contest. Please visit
> their Web site at: http://takabonerate.aerocity.net
> If you would like to be a sponsor, please open their proposal
> documents on: http://takabonerate.aerocity.net/pdf/english/
> Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
> contact them at: [email protected]
>
> SA-042. Luc, PY8AZT, informs OPDX that the ZY8C operation had to be
> rescheduled suddenly from the ARRL SSB Contest week to the
> CQWW WPX SSB Contest. They had two reasons to reschedule the
> operation. First, some of the team members had last minute
> business commitments and their absence would have been missed
> (because of their modes and skills of importance) for a
> successful operation. Secondly, their initial schedule was
> to get there some days before the ARRL SSB Contest and stay
> a coupled days after to not only work stateside stations
> but also non-USA stations. However, this was not going to
> happen. With the new schedule, the team will now be active
> for 8 days between March 27th and April 3rd. Activity in the
> contest will be a Multi/Single effort.
>
> OH0, ALAND ISLANDS. Operators Claus/DF8QJ Marvin/DL2VB, Mike/DK6QW,
DG1YTF
> and Reinhard/DL6YFB will be active as OH0/DF8QJ, OH0/DL2VB, OH0/DK6QW,
> OH0/DG1YTF and OH0/DL6YFB from April 19-25th. Activity will be on 80-2
> meters including the WARC bands on CW/SSB/RTTY. QSL via their homecalls.
>
> OOPPPPSSS DEPARTMENT. OPDX forgot to mention under "TM5/TO5, MARTINIQUE."
> that Al, F5VHJ, who was active as TM5A in last week's ARRL SSB Contest and
> will also be active in the upcoming CQ WPX Phone Contest, is in France.
> Actually, the heading should have read: "TM5/TO5, FRANCE AND MARTINIQUE."
> (Sorry for the confusion.)
>
> OY, FAROE ISLANDS (LLDXT DXpedition Update). Rob, PA5ET, informs OPDX
> that the team has received confirmation from the Faroer Telecom Department
> and that the following callsigns can use:
> OY7ET operator PA5ET OY7WB operator AK0A
> OY7QA operator PA3FQA OY7WP operator PA3EWP
> OY7TW operator GM4FDM
> OY8PA for 80/160 meters, digital modes and the WPX Contest.
> Their activity will take place between March 24th and April 3rd. They
> will have 3 stations with amps active. One will be dedicated to the
> digital modes. During their dark periods, they will mainly be active on
> 80 and 160 meters. Rob states, "You can expect lots of digital mode
> activity on the WARC bands, so this is your change to fill the OY gaps
> on all bands and modes." All QSLs will be handled by the LLDXT QSL Manager
> PA5ET: Rob Snieder, Van Leeuwenstraat 137, 2273 VS Voorburg,
> The Netherlands. They are currently investigating if they can make use
> of an Internet Cafe or local Hams to upload the logs on a daily basis.
> The latest information can be found soon on the LLDXT Web site at:
> http://www.qsl.net/lldxt
>
> PJ2, NETHERLANDS ANTILLIES. Steve/N8BJQ and Bob/N8NR will be active from
> Curacao during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 29-30th), as PJ2T and PJ2C,
> respectively. Both will probably be a Single-Op/Single Band entry (one on
> 10 meters and the other on 15 meters, depending on the conditions). The
> operators will be on vacation there and will arrive on the island late
> Tuesday, March 25th, so they don't know how much operating they will do
> outside of the contest. Steve told OPDX, "I hopes to get a little low band
> and WARC band CW stuff in before the contest. I'm sure Bob will also get
> on a bit and do likewise." QSL both contest operations via N9AG.
>
> QSL INFO AND NEWS...................
> Hamad, 9K2HN, reports that he has uploaded the 9K2USA log to the
> DX.QSL.NET Web site at: http://dx.qsl.net/cgi-bin/logform.cgi?9k2usa
> If you have any QSL problem, please let Hamad know. He has just taken
> over this QSLing job from the previous QSL Manager after getting a
> lot of complaints. His E-mail address is: [email protected]
>
> Younis, A41MA/p, was active from Suwadi Island (AS-112) over the past
> week. QSL via the A41 bureau or direct to home callsign: P.O. Box 1470,
> CPO, 111 Oman. For more information, check the Web page at:
> http://www.geocities.com/suwadi_island/
>
> CY0MM QSL STATUS. OPDX has been informed that Lali, VE3NE, states,
> "I have received the first 5,000 cards on March 3rd. Also, the picture
> and video CD have arrived a couple of days ago. I already mailed the
> CDs and cards to our sponsors like NCDXF and others. The rest follows
> very soon. On Sunday afternoon (March 9th), I am expecting Nick/VE3EY,
> Peter/VE3NWA (He was doing the online LOG), Geo/VE3NZ, Dragan/VE3FF,
> Yuri/VE3DZ and maybe a couple of others to prepare the return envelopes
> and cards. I am hoping to answer all the direct cards in a few weeks.
> Please pass along this info and I hope everybody will be satisfied."
>
> 5W0IR, KH8/VK2IR, 3D2IR, J6/VK2IR and 6Y5/VK2IR QSL STATUS. Mario,
> DJ2MX, informs OPDX that he has finally received all the cards that
> have been mailed directly to Tommy's address in Australia. Due to
> moving to Munich (see below), Mario will be replying to these cards in
> April. CHANGING ADDRESS: Mario states, "I'm currently in process of
> moving to Munich, which is about 500 km south from here. I hope you
> will understand that the QSL management has to be put on hold for a
> few weeks. The new mailing address will be announced as soon as I
> settle in Munich, but all the mail sent to current address will be
> forwarded for next 12 months (until April 2004)."
>
> FW8FP QSL STATUS. Bill Horner, VK4FW, reports all QSL cards received
> as of February 28th are now processed and in the mail.
>
> HJ-HK QSL VOLUNTEER. William, KV4DT, informs OPDX that he is available
> to be a QSL Manager for any HJ-HK station that needs one. His E-mail
> address is: [email protected]
> His home address is: William Brooks, P.O. Box 309, Drummonds, TN 38023.
>
> Taka, JR3TVH/6, was active from Miyako Island (AS-079) this past
> weekend (expected to go QRT around 1000z on March 10th). QSL via his
> home callsign or JARL QSL Bureau.
>
> J7/VP2M QSL STATUS. Rob, PA5ET, reports that he has finally received
> the "Caribbean Tour 2002" J7/VP2M QSL cards from the printer over the
> past weekend. They will do their best to get most of the direct QSLs
> in the mail before they start their next OY DXpedition in March (see
> OY above). They still need quit a bit of time for their preparations,
> so please be patient if you don't get your QSL in the first round
> while others got theirs already!
>
> QSL MANAGER ADDRESS CHANGE. Long time QSL Manager Kash, WB2RAJ, has
> a new QTH and a new mailing address. Send all QSL requests to:
> Dick "KASH" Kashdin, 4591 West Overlook Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221.
> WB2RAJ is QSL Manager for EM3W, FK5DX, FK8GM, J39BW, LZ2TU (1992 ONLY),
> ST2/G4OJW, ST2AA (up to February 25, 1995), ST0K, UZ3AYR and
WB2RAJ/VP9.
>
> Lee, WA7OBH, is now the QSL Manager for the following stations:
> MM5PSL, GB2ELH, EI9HQ and EJ9HQ. QSL via the Bureau or direct with
> a SASE or SAE and 1.00 USD.
>
> ZY7USA QSL STATUS. Ciro, PY7ZY, informs OPDX that all the cards for
> the ZY7USA operation received direct have now been answered as of
> March 6th. If you don't receive your QSL within the next 10 days,
> please contact Ciro at: [email protected]
> You can see a sample of ZY7USA QSL on the following Web site at:
> http://www.qsl.net/py7zy/zy7usa.htm
>
> RE-ELECTED OFFICERS FOR 2003. Members of the Northern Ohio DX Association
> have re-elected the following individuals for May 2003 through May 2004:
> President : Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
> Vice President : Dwaine Modock, K8ME
> Secretary : Ron Borkey, K8VJG
> Treasurer : Mary Michaelis, N8DMM
>
> RSGB IOTA CONTEST 2002 (Results). Justin, G4TSH, reports that the results
> listings for the RSGB 2002 IOTA Contest are now available for viewing at:
> http://www.rsgbhfcc.org
>
> S0, WESTERN SAHARA. Toni, EA5RM, URE Magazine's DX Editor and EADX
Bulletin
> Editor, informs OPDX that almost everything is ready for the upcoming
> "Sahara 2003 Dxpedition". He states to look for the first press release
> to be sent out at the end of the week.
>
> SILENT KEY. It has been reported by the Russian Robinson Newsletter that
> Vladimir Lukjanchuk, RX3DQU (RRC #629), has died in the plane crash on
> March 1st. As a "Robinson" member, Vladimir may be well known for his
> participation and activation of several Russian Robinson Award (RRA)
> Islands. OPDX and its readers would like to send out their deepest
> sympathy to Vladimir's family and friends.
>
> SOUTH AMERICAN TRIP. Dr. Rick, NE8Z, informs OPDX that from March 14-30th,
> that he will be operating from various locations in Argentina, Uruguay
> and Brasil with the following callsigns:
> LU/NE8Z - various locations in Argentina (LU0 for WPX)
> CX/NE8Z - Colonia, Uruguay (CX0 for WPX)
> PY5/NE8Z - Iguazu Falls, Brasil
> No specific dates were provided, but Dr. Rick will use a TS-50s with an
> Outbacker TriSplit antenna. Operations will be on 40-10 meters CW (with
> most of the activity on WARC bands). QSL via NE8Z: Dr. Rick Dorsch,
> P.O. Box 616, Hamburg, MI 48139 USA.
>
> ST, SUDAN. Look for Claudio, IV3OWC, to operate as ST2CF (not ST1C as
> previously announced) from March 16-31st. His activity will include an
> entry in the CQ WPX SSB Contest. QSL direct only via home call.
>
> SUDAN PIRATE. Reports indicate that the QSL Manager Claudio, IV3OWC, is
> stating that Nobili, ST1MN, operations at this point are those of a
pirate.
> In fact, this callsign has indeed been issued and that activity is
> anticipated, but the real ST1MN has no time for radio now (per IV3OWC).
>
> VP5, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. Mike/WA2VQW and Rob/WB2NVR, members of
> the W2RZS Radio Club, will be active from the Providenciales (NA-002)
> during the CQ WPX SSB Contest as VP5RZS (contest callsign), and will be
> active before and after the contest as VP5/W2RZS and VP5/homecalls. They
> are scheduled to be there from March 27th untill April 1st. They expect
> to be active on 160-10 meters and possibly on 6 meters as well. There
> will be WARC band activity before and after the contest. QSL via their
> home callsigns through the bureau or direct. All cards will be answered
> in the manner in which they are received. Please remember to use SASE,
> etc....if sending direct. WB2NVR collects stamps, so overseas direct mail
> bearing postage stamps will be an added plus for him.
>
> VP5, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. Operators William/KX4WW, Bruce/W4OV and
> Charles/W4SAA will be active as VP5WW during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
> (March 29-30th) as a Multi-Single entry. Bill, KX4WW, informs OPDX that
> he will be there from March 24th-April 2nd. The other operators will be
> down there for a shorter stay. Outside of the contest, look for activity
> on most HF bands both CW/SSB. QSL via KX4WW.
>
> VP6/D, DUCIE ISLAND. It seems the Ducie Island DXpedition began a little
> before 0001z, Sunday March 9th. The callsign they are using is VP6DIA.
> It was announced late last week the following suggested frequencies will
> be used:
> CW - 1826.5, 3507 and 7007 kHz (listen up per instructions)
> 10102 or 10124 kHz (listen up per instructions)
> 14020, 18070, 21020, 24900 and 28020 kHz (listen up 9 kHz on all)
>
> Up 9 allows other DX to transmit in the DX edge.
>
> SSB - 3793 and 7070 kHz (listen up per instructions)
> 14195 kHz listening up on 14215 kHz (+), allows U.S. Generals
> stations to call on 14225 and up
> 18130 kHz listening up on 18140 kHz
> 21295 kHz listening up on 21305 kHz
> 24950 kHz listening up on 24955 kHz
> 28445 kHz listening up on 28455 kHz(allows U.S. Technicians to
call)
> RTTY - 21080 kHz listening up on 21100-21120 kHz (as a primary band as
> long as there is demand)
> 14080 kHz listening up on 14085 kHz (as a second band)
> 50 MHz - 50110 kHz SSB/CW on operators instruction. A beacon will be
> there 24 hours.
> Remember to QSL via JR2KDN: Yuichi Yoshida, 4F Kato Building, 529
Rokugaike,
> Kita-Ku, Nagoya 462-0002, Japan. The URL address for pilot station's
> bulletins are at: http://www.qsl.net/aa0mz/ducie2.htm
> There is also a link there to the official web site which has, among other
> things,the log. The official web site is at:
> http://www.qsl.net/wd4ngb/ducie.htm
>
> WARD 2003 AWARD. The "World Amateur Radio Day (WARD) 2003 Award" is
devoted
> to commemorate the World Amateur Radio Day celebrated by the IARU on April
> 18th each year. The theme for the 2003 WARD is "Amateur Radio Supporting
> Technology Education in the Classroom". It is issued by the MK QTC -
Polish
> Amateur's Radio Journal with PZK (Polish Amateur Radio Union) support. The
> WARD Award is available for at least the following number of contacts:
> 10 QSOs on HF bands or 5 QSOs on VHF bands. All contacts must be made on
> April 18th between 0000 and 2400z. A standard application form including
> the list of QSOs should be sent before May 31, 2003 to: Redakcja MK QTC,
> ul. Wielmozy 5b, 82-337 Suchacz-Zamek, Poland. The price of the WARD Award
> is 5 USD or 5 Euro. This is a full color award, sized 210 x 297mm. The
> WARD Award is available also for the same amounts of SWL reports. Any
> questions can be sent to: [email protected]
>
> WEB SITE AND INVITATION. Stuart, VK8NSB, President of the Darwin Amateur
> Radio Club, announces that their club is now online with Web pages located
> at: http://www.vkham.com/vk8da
> The Darwin Amateur Club welcomes all visitors to the Northern Territory
> Australia. Their meetings are on Wednesday nights starting at 1930 local
> time. For more infomation, please feel free to contact Stuie at:
> [email protected]
>
> YU8, THE STATE UNION OF SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO. Andy, 9X0A, was heard this
> past week signing YU8/9X0A from Kosovo. The length of his activity is
> unknown. He was heard on 17/12 meters 1230 and 1630z. Watch 18130, 18144
> and 24964 kHz. Also, watch 20 meters CW/SSB after 0600z. QSL via UA3DX.
>
> ZP40, PARAGUAY (Attention Prefix Hunters). Tom/ZP5AZL/ZP6Y and Jorge/CX6VM
> will operate from Tom's station in the CQWPX SSB Contest as a
Multi/Single/
> High Power entry using the special callsign as ZP40Z. QSL via W3HNK.
>
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> Editor of the "Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin" (OPDX - "DXer's Tool of Excellence")
> President of the "Northern Ohio DX Association" (NODXA)
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