[South Florida DX Association] I.C.P.O. Bulletin (June 18 - 26, 2009)

[K2EWB]

I.C.P.O. Bulletin (June 18 - 26, 2009)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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18/06/2009:  Dennis, K7BV (SMIRK #6680) will return to the island of San
Andres (NA-033, ARLHS SAP-002, WLOTA 2990, WW Loc. EK92DM) from June 18
(1700z) to June 29th (1600z) as 5J0BV concentrating on 6 meter Sporadic
Es. HF bands will be activated as well. Equipment will consist of: Yaesu
FT-950, Yaesu FT-450AT, ACOM - HF/6 KW, HF - Wire and Vertical, 6M - 8
element 42.5' boom. He will have a 6M Breakable Beacon 50.106.2 MHz -
"CQ de 5J0BV K". WSJT MS Random CQs 1st-50.260 MHz. WSJT EME 1st
50.198.5 MHz. QSL direct to K7BV via QRZ.com address. Include
self-addressed envelope with return postage stamp/fee. Further
information can be found at www.qth.com/k7bv/caribe2009/ [N8OFS]

18/06/2009:  Alik, RX9WN will be active from the Irkutsk area as
RX9WN/0/m between June 19th and 21st. His plans are to activate the
island of Kharantsy (RR-21-12 New One!), in Lake Baikal, and
Pribaikalsky National Park (RFF-136, RDA IR-35). There is also the
possibility that Alik will also activate other islands RR-21-01 and
districts RDA during his travels. QSL via home call. [RX9WN]

18/06/2009:  Look for Jorgen, SM3CXS to be active June 18-21st from
Grimskar island (EU-176, Grid JP81) as SG3U. Spare time operation on
40-6m CW/SSB. QSL via SM3CXS, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

18/06/2009:  Dago, DJ5KZ will be activating SOTA references SV/AG-007 to
AG-013 on the island of Lesvos (EU-049, GIOTA NAS-014, MIA MG-064, WLOTA
0165) between June 18th and 30th. QRV on 7.032, 10.118, 14.058 and
18.072 MHz between 0900-1200 UTC daily. QSL via home call, direct or
Bureau. [DJ5KZ]

20/06/2009:  Weather, sea and tide permitting, on June 20th, look for
François/F5JNE and Max/F5IRH to be active from the Île aux Chevaux
(EU-048, DIFM AT-109, DIM O-24), Department Morbihan/56 and Province
Brittany (DPF 06). QSL via F5JNE, direct or via Bureau. [F5NQL]

20/06/2009:  Jean-Pierre F6ITD will be active from Belle Ile (EU-048,
DIFM AT-015, WLOTA 0872) as homecall/p from June 20-28th. He will be on
HF bands (no WARC) using SSB only. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau.
[F6AJA]

20/06/2009:  The Radio Club of Velay, F6KQJ will be active June 20th as
homecall/p from the Castle d'Arlempdes (DFCF 43-012), located in the
commune of Arlempdes (CP 43490), Department Haute-Loire/43 and Province
Auvergne (DPF 03). QSL via home call, direct or Bureau.
[radioamateur.org]

20/06/2009:  Tina/DL5YL and Fred/DL5YM will be active as HB0/homecall
from Liechtenstein from June 20th to July 2nd. They will operate holiday
style on the HF bands mainly CW, possibly with some RTTY. QSL via home
calls. [425 DX News]

20/06/2009:  Members of the Amateurs Radio Republic of San Marino
(A.R.R.S.M.) will activate their club station T70A on 6 meters (Grid
JN63) June 20-21st, primarily looking to give those who need it for a
new country on the band during the IARU 6 meter Contest. Operators
Filippo/IK4ZHH, Giorgio/IZ4AKS, Max/IZ4DPV, Michele/IZ4GWE,
Stefano/IW2MJQ and Vittorio/I4YSS will compose the team that operates
from the club station. They will use 3 antennas beamed in different
directions. QSL via A.R.R.S.M. Radio Club, P.O. Box 77, 47890 San
Marino, Republic of San Marino. [OPDX Bulletin]

20/06/2009:  A team of French operators will operate TM5DUM from the Île
Dumet (EU-064, DIFM AT-018, WLOTA 1512) June 20th and 21st. QRV on all
the HF bands and on VHF, using SSB and CW. QSL via F5SRH, direct or
Bureau. [UBA HF News]

20/06/2009:  Warren, WR1TX (FISTS #12064) plans to work portable from
Lake Whitney (in Hill County), Texas from June 20-21st. Most operating
should be CW, but a little SSB possibly thrown into the mix. So if there
are those who need Hill County or his FISTS number for anything he
should likely be on the air to hand out his number. QSL via home call.
[WR1TX]

20/06/2009:  The Radio Club Venezolano will be active June 20-24th as
YW9A from the rare Amazonas State. QSL via YV5AJ, direct or Bureau.
Information on the Diploma Estados Venezolanos (Venezuelan States Award)
can be found at: radioclubvenezolano.org/concurso.htm [425 DX News]

21/06/2009:  Gilles/F4FGJ, Claude/F5MCC and XYL Yveline/F13049 to be
active June 21st as F4FGJ/p from the Mill of Seignelay (DMF 89-041), in
the city of Seignelay (CP 89250), Department Yonne/89 and Province
Burgundy (DPF 05). QSL via F4FGJ, direct or Bureau. [F5NQL]

21/06/2009:  Juan, F5IRC/p will be active June 21st from the Mill of
Saint Denis le Thiboult (DMF 76-021, CP 76116, WW Loc. JN09QK) and the
Castle of Belmesnil (DFCF DFCF 76-072), located 200m from the mill. Both
references are in Department Seine-Maritime/76 and Province
Haute-Normandie (DPF 11). QRV on 80, 40, 20 and 10 meters from 0600 to
1600 UTC. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [F5IRC]

21/06/2009:  François, F5JNE will be active for National Mills Day as
homecall/p, from the Mill of Parlevan (DMF 56-002), on Belle Île en Mer
(EU-048, DIFM AT-015, WLOTA 0078), Department Morbihan/56 and Province
Brittany (DPF 06). QRV 80, 40 and 20m, CW/SSB. QSL via home call, direct
or Bureau. [F5NQL]

21/06/2009:  From June 21st to 25th, look for Jean-laude F6HDH and
Francis F6HKS to be active as homecall/p from French Brittany (Côtes
d'Armor area). They plan to be active from some lighthouses at sea, sea
and tide permitting, starting on June 22nd. F6HDH will operate on 7 and
14 MHz SSB; F6HKS will be also be on 7/14 but using CW. He could appear
on 10MHz by request. QSL via home calls, direct or Bureau. More
information forthcoming in time. [F5NQL]

21/06/2009:  The Forêt d'Orient ARC, F6KJG will be active for National
Mills Day as F6KJG/p from the Mill of the city of Dosches (DMF 10-003,
CP 10220, WW Loc. JN28CH), Department Aube/10 and Province Champagne
Ardennes (DPF 08). QRV all HF bands, CW and SSB. QSL via home call,
direct or Bureau. [F5NQL]

23/06/2009:  Giorgio, IV3EPO will be active holiday style as 9H3EP from
Malta (EU-023, MIA MM-001, WLOTA 1113) from June 23-29th. He plans to
operate almost exclusively CW on 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 meters. QSL via
home call, direct or Bureau. [425 DX News]

24/06/2009:  Operators Alan/G0RCI, Pete/M0USY, Harry/G7DEH, Alan/G4VUA
and Brian/M0JNC will be active as GB0YG from Holy island (Ynys Gybi,
EU-124), Wales, from June 24-29th. QRV on HF bands, CW and SSB. QSL
direct only to G0RCI. [rsgbiota.org]

24/06/2009:  Jimmy, W6JKV will be operating as V29JKV from the island of
Antigua (NA-100, WLOTA 1118) between June 24th to July 3rd. QRV HF, but
focus will be on 6 meters (Grid FK97CC). He has a very good location
(and will have a M2 11 Element JHV Model and power (3X3CX800 amplifier).
QSL will be via his home QTH in Austin, Texas. [MMMonVHF/N8OFS]

24/06/2009:  Bill/WD2E, Dave/KI4KQU and Paul/AA2C will be active from
the Dry Tortugas islands (NA-079, WLOTA 0274) as WD2E/4 from June 24th
to July 1st. Expect activity on all bands/modes. QSL via WD2E.
[rsgbiota.org]

25/06/2009:  Jernej, S59KM will be active from Ugljan island (EU-170,
ACIA IC-339, CIA-53, IOCA CI-134, MIA MC-441) as 9A/S59KM from June 25th
to July 2nd. Look for him to be QRV using CW and SSB on 7MHz, 14MHz,
21MHz, 28MHz, 50MHz and 144/5MHz. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau.
[rsgbiota.org]

25/06/2009:  Alan/G0RCI, Pete/M0USY, Harry/G7DEH and Alan/G4VUA will be
active from Holy island, Wales, as GW0GRC from 1100 UTC June 25th to
1200 UTC June 29th. QRV all HF bands, around the usual island and IOTA
frequencies. QSL via G0RCI, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

25/06/2009:  7N4AGB/6, JK1EBA/6, JJ1JGI/6, JA1XEQ/6 and JA1KJW/6 plan to
be active from Kita-Daito island (AS-047, JIIA AS-047-001 WLOTA 0928),
JA6 Okinawa Prefecture, between June 25th and July 5th. Activity will be
on 160-6 meters, but mainly on the lower bands using CW and SSB. QSL via
their home calls, direct or Bureau. [JI6KVR]

25/06/2009:  Special event station VY1RST will be active June 25th to
July 4th on 20, 40 and 80 meters from Kluane Lake in the Yukon. Emphasis
will be for Field Day from Jacquot island (new one for CIsA, WW Loc.
CP01OH). Primary frequencies 14.260 and 7.260 MHz (+/- QRM); also 3.960
MHz. This will be a joint venture of clubs KL7RST, VY1RST and VE8RST to
promote Amateur Radio in the north. QSL KL7JR direct w/SASE for
full-color QSL. [CIsA]

26/06/2009:  JJ2JQF/0 and JH9UYZ/0 plan to be active from Awa island
(AS-117, JIIA AS-117-062, WLOTA 0477), JA0 Niigata prefecture, from June
26-30th. They will be on 1.9 to 430MHz using CW, SSB, FM, AM (RTTY) and
also Satellite on 1200MHz. QSL via home calls, direct or by the Bureau.
[JI6KVR]

26/06/2009:  Members of the Fajardo Amateur DX Club, KP4DXC will be
active between 1500z June 26th to 2300z June 28th from Culebra island
(NA-099, USi PR002, WLOTA 0549). Basic radio equipment will be used
during the DXexpedition. ICOM Radio and basic antennas like dipoles and
homebrewed Buddistick antennas for 40-6 meters, also a vertical for 80m.
QSL via KP4VP, direct or Bureau. Further information and operating
frequencies can be found at: kp4dxc.tripod.com/ [USi]

26/06/2009:  Ed/W0SD, Arliss/W7XU and possibly others will be active as
TZ6EI from Hotel Mande, Bamako, Mali (Grid locator IK62) from June 26th
to July 5th. Their primary focus will be 6 meter CW and SSB on 50.103
MHz, with some HF operation planned for late night non-Sporadic E hours.
Equipment: K3 with pre-amp, ACOM 1000, 28 foot boom yagi, LMR 400"Please
just send us your RST/RS signal report", they say, "we do not need your
grid square". Due to the lack of an internet connection no on-line logs
are planned. QSL via W7XU direct (QRZ.com). [425 DX News]
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LOOKING AHEAD -

27/06/2009:  A group of operators from the Associazione Radioamatoriale
Sardinia QRP Club will be active as IQ0QP/LH from Capo Bellavista
Lighthouse (WAIL SA-006, TWLHD WLH IS-004, WLOTA 1608, Admiralty E 1032,
WAIS ER19), island of Sardinia (EU-024, IIA SD-001, MIA MIS-035) from
1800 UTC June 27th to 1600 UTC June 28th. A beacon will be active same
time on 14.349.5 MHz (CQ CQ de IQ0QP IQ0QP). Rigs: Yaesu FT817, Elecraft
KX1, vertical quarter wave antennas. Frequencies: 7021, 7031, 7091,
10105.5, 10115.5, 14031, 14061 and 14321 kHz. QSL via IQ0QP (QRZ.com).
[IS-QRP]

27/06/2009:  Look for Matteo, IV3YNB to be active as homecall/p from
Grado island (EU-130, IIA GO-001, MIA MI-039), June 27th to July 11th.
QRV using QRP, CW and BPSK31 in as many bands as possible, randomly
during the daytime. QSL via home call, Bureau or direct ("free, don't
send money"). Look for more info on his Web site at:
http://iv3ynb.splinder.com/ [rsgbiota.org]

29/06/2009:  Luc, I3LDP will be active from Mauritius island (AF-049,
WLOTA 0595, WW Loc. LG89VT) as 3B8/I3LDP between June 29th and July
11th. QRV all HF bands, plus 6 meters. He will be looking for a good
location for EME operation next year (2010). Luc will be using Icom
IC-7000, vertical for 40-10m and vertical dipole for 50 MHz. Modes will
be CW and SSB. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [DL8EBW]

29/06/2009:  A team of Dutch members of the R31 M/N Limburg will use the
special callsign PA123OLS from June 29th to July 12th for the 123's time
a Dutch/Belgium historical event that takes place in the city of Neer.
OLS: Oud Limburgs Schuttersfeest: Annual shooting match between 160
shooting clubs (citizen force) from the Dutch and Belgium provinces
Limburg. The team of Neer, St Sebastianus, won last year, so now it will
take place in Neer. They will be active in CW, Phone, RTTY and PSK on
all bands. QSL via PE1NCP direct or Bureau. [PE1NCP]

01/07/2009:  George, GM0IIO / K4IIO will be active from the island of
Rhodes [aka Rodos] (EU-001, GIOTA DKS-006, MIA MGD-028, WLOTA 0045)
between July 1st and 8th. He will be running 100w from a FT-857D and 20m
Par Electronics Endfedz. Frequencies: 14.305 MHz on SSB and 14.025 MHz
on CW. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [NG3K]

22/07/2009:  Ole/OZ2TF, Klaus/OZ7KDJ and Erik/OZ9V will be active from
Anholt island (EU-088, NK-001 for the Danish Islands Award) as OZ8MW/P
from July 22-27th, including an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July
25-26th). QSL via OZ8MW, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

23/07/2009:  Operators Ken/W8ND, Butch/N8CHS and Kelly/K8MCN will be
active from Big Tancook island (NA-081, CIsA NS012, WW Loc. FN74WL),
Nova Scotia, as W8ND/VE1 from July 23-26, including the RSGB IOTA
Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via K8MCN, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

24/07/2009:  The Sevran/F5KKD Radio Club will be active July 24-27th as
F5KKD/p from Sein Island (EU-068, DIFM AT-007, WLOTA 2721), including an
entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). Operators mentioned are
David/F4FDA, Mickael/F4FFZ and Bastien/F4EYQ. They plan to be QRV HF +
VHF+ UHF bands. QSL via F5KKD, Bureau preferred. [F5NQL]

24/07/2009:  Iain, MM0TFU will be active from Blackwaterfoot (Grid
IO75IM), isle of Arran (EU-123, IOSA CL01, SCOTIA CS14) signing MM0TFU/P
from July 24th to July 27, RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) included.
Outside the contest he will be QRV on all HF bands, plus 6 meters. QSL
via home call, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2009:  Look for Jan, ON7JA to be active July 25-27th as F/ON7JA
from Ile de Noirmoutier (EU-064, DIFM AT-020, WLOTA 1224), including an
entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via home call, direct
or Bureau. No eQSL! [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2009:  Mark, KO1U will be active from Cousins island (NA-137, USi
ME041S, Cumberland county), State of Maine, from 1000z July 25th to
2300z July 26th. He also plans to activate Littlejohn island (NA-137,
USi ME065S, Cumberland county) during the day. Mark will be running 100W
with verticals 80-10m, 3 element yagi on 6 meters. QRV on, or near, the
IOTA frequencies with focus on the RSGB IOTA Contest, CW/SSB. QSL via
home call. [rsgbiota.org]

25/07/2009:  Ozer, TA2RC will be active as YM0T during the RSGB IOTA
Contest (July 25-26th) from Kefken island (AS-159, WLOTA 0691) as a
Single-Op/Unassisted/24hr/Low-Power entry. QSL via TA2RC. [NG3K]

07/08/2009:  Janusz OY/SP6IXF and Mek OY/SP7VC will be operating from
the Faroe Islands (EU-018) in IP61 grid square between August 10-16th
They plan to be active on 160m-6m SSB and 2m (Random 144355.0 MHz)
Meteorscatter FSK441 in Perseids. For VHF is 2M5WL Yagi and 6el.Yagi for
6m. Their HF antenna system will consist of Spiderbeam, R-7 and INV-L
for 80-160m + beverages. Each band will be with PA (GS-35 for 2m and
GU-43 for HF+6m). Maybe it will be possible for SP7VC/MM to be active
across the "marine grid square" on 2 and 6m on the way from Denmark via
Shetlands to the Faeroes (IC-706 + 4EL. Yagi 2m + vertical 6m)
JO37,27,17,18,19,09 and IP 80,81,71. QSL via home calls. [MMMonVHF]

15/08/2009:  Some members of the Squaw Island Amateur Radio Club, K2BWK
will be active 1400-2200z on August 15th from Squaw island (USi NY046),
Canandaigua Lake, Ontario County, State of New York. Look for activity
on or near the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL via WB2GGM, SASE
please. [USi]

21/08/2009:  Jan/DL7JAN and Egon/DL2IX will be active as CT8/homecall
from Faial island (EU-175, DIP AZ-007, WLOTA 1830) August 21-31st. They
will be active from 80m to 6m using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via home
calls, direct or Bureau. [NG3K]

11/09/2009:  Look for the Sevran/F5KKD Radio Club to be QRV September
11-14th as homecall/p from Belle Ile Island (EU-048, DIFM AT-015, WLOTA
0078). Operators mentioned are David/F4FDA, Mickael/F4FFZ and
Bastien/F4EYQ. They plan to be QRV HF + VHF+ UHF bands. QSL via F5KKD,
Bureau preferred. Further information can be found at:
iota2009.crxcluster.com/ [F5NQL]

22/10/2009:  Steve/KN5H and Art/N3DXX will be active as VP2V/homecall
from the island of Tortola, British Virgin Islands (NA-023) from October
22-25th, including a Multi-Single entry in the CQWW DX SSB Contest
(October 24-25th) using the callsign VP2V/KN5H. Before the contest they
will be active on all bands using CW and RTTY. [NG3K]
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SPECIAL EVENTS -

18/06/2009:  VERON Section 54 (PI4ETL) will operate special callsign
PH100EL from June 18th to July 12th to celebrate the 100th anniversary
of the first flight of aviation pioneer Charles count de Lambert, who on
27 June 1909 at Etten-Leur opened the aviation era in the Netehrlands.
QSL via PD0PVQ. Information on the relevant award can be found at:
www.qrz.com/db/PH100EL [425 DX News]

19/06/2009:  GB0ZLB will be on the air June 19-21st for the Zetland Life
Boat at Redcar, Yorkshire, England (IOTA EU-005, WLOTA 1841, WAB: NZ
62). Just a quick reminder, Redcar Lifeboat Day is on Saturday 20 June
2009! The Zetland is the 'Oldest Lifeboat in the World' built in 1802
and still on display at the Zetland Lifeboat Museum, in Redcar. Over 200
years ago Zetland was built by a Yorkshireman, Henry Greathead, from
Richmond who set up as a boat builder and made the first lifeboat
Original. The 11th lifeboat operated by the Teesbay Lifeboat and
Shipwreck Society, she was christened Zetland in honour of the Lord of
the Manor from Shetland. The Zetland remained in service until 1880
saving over 500 lives. In 1864 the RNLI took over the when a new boat
Crossley was launched at Redcar. Zetland was hauled to the beach and
ordered destroyed. However the townfolk so strongly resented this and it
was hurriedly arranged that Redcar could keep the boat as long as she
did not compete with the Crossley. For many years the work continued
culminating in the rescue of the brig LUNA in 1880 when three lifeboats
were required for the rescue. The station will be active on the HF and
VHF bands. QSL via the RSGB Bureau. [GB2RS]

20/06/2009:  Andreas/SV2JAO, Archelaos/SV2KBB, Kostas/SV2LLB and
Litsa/SW2MIN will be active as SX2MT from the Museum of Vergina - Royal
Tombs, the capital of the ancient Macedonian kingdom, on June 20-21st
and 27-28th for the International Museums Weekend. QSL via SV2KBB,
direct only. [425 DX News]

20/06/2009:  As part of their 40th anniversary, Dundalk Amateur Radio
Society will be activating their club call EI7DAR from Dundalk, County
Louth, Ireland (IOTA EU-115, WLOTA 2484) on the weekend of June 20-21st.
QRV on all bands from 160m to 1.2 GHz. The club will also be taking part
in the IRTS 80m Counties Contest as EI7DAR/P on the Sunday afternoon.
This will include, as an exercise, the testing of emergency comms
country wide in co-operation with AREN on 80m. QSL via EI2JD, Bureau or
direct. An ATV video of the events will be relayed on the website
www.ei7dar.com/ [GB2RS]

20/06/2009:  Look for GB4MNH to be active June 20-21st from the Manx
National Heritage on the Isle of Man (IOTA EU-116, WLOTA 0449). The Manx
National Heritage is responsible for: The Manx National Museum Service
(which runs twelve museum sites), The National Monuments Service (which
protects monuments, manages the National Monuments Record and controls
archaeological investigations), The National Trust Service (which
preserves and protects areas of natural beauty and ecological
significance), The National Archive and The National Art Gallery. QRV
all HF bands. QSL via the Bureau. [GB2RS]

20/06/2009:  Special event station 8J8150H will be aired from June 20th
to July 5th to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Port of Hakodate,
Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido (AS-078, JIIA AS-078-001, WLOTA 2967),
Japan. Expect activity on all bands/modes. QSL via the JARL QSL bureau.
[JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

20/06/2009:  GB250RB is on air to commemorate the 250th anniversary of
the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland's National Bard. It will be
activated throughout 2009. The next event is on 20 June at Stewarton,
Scotland (EU-005, WLOTA 1234), for the annual Bonnet Guild Festival Gala
day, activated by Kilmarnock and Loudoun ARS. QSL via MM0DHQ direct,
eQSL, or Bureau. [GB2RS]

20/06/2009:  Special event station GB2MOF operated by Cockenzie & Port
Seton Amateur Radio Club for National Museums On The Air Weekend (June
20-21st) and is located at the East Fortune Museum of Flight
approximately 20 miles East of Edinburgh, Scotland (IOTA EU-005, WLOTA
1234). East Fortune has a long aviation history and began life as a base
for airships, as a point of interest, the first airship to cross the
Atlantic left from here. The museum boasts a fantastic array of aircraft
from Civil to Military to Space craft. There is even the very first
Concorde to make a commercial flight. Museum web site:
www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/museum_of_flight.aspx and Radio club web site:
www.cpsarc.com/ . If you're in the area on the 20th and 21st of June
2009, why not drop in, we're easily found, just look for the Cushcraft
A3S on the 20m mast. We'll be in Hangar 1. Station 1 will be QRV on
either 20m, 15m or 10m. Station 2 will be QRV on 80m or 40m. QSL direct
via GM4UYZ or via the Bureau.

20/06/2009:  Look for special event station GB0RFL to be active on all
HF bands and modes on June 20 for the Relay for Life, in Stoke on Trent.
This is the 11th anniversary of the annual fund-raiser. It is a 24-hour
walk or run which starts at noon on June 20 at Northwood Stadium, in
Keelings Road, Hanley. The event begins with cancer survivors completing
a lap of the stadium. Friends and relatives then take over and complete
the relay. QSL via the RSGB Bureau. [GB2RS]

20/06/2009:  Special call sign GB0RMM will be aired 20th - 21st June
from the Royal Marines Museum (WAB SZ69), Eastney, Portsmouth, PO4 9PX
England (IOTA EU-005, WLOTA 1841). GB0RMM will be QRV on HF (SSB and CW)
and FM Voice when operators availability allow. The station is operated
by the Horndean & District Amateur Radio Club (HDARC). Based in the
lavishly decorated former Officers' Mess of Eastney Barracks, built in
the 1860s for the Royal Marine Artillery, the Museum is situated in the
very heart of Royal Marines history. From their origins in 1664 through
to their roles in arenas ranging from Trafalgar though to China, the
Falklands and the Gulf, every aspect of their past can be seen. With a
wealth of fine exhibits and hands-on displays, there is something for
the whole family at the Museum. For information regarding the Museum:
www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk/ and on the Horndean and District ARC:
www.hdarc.co.uk/ . No QSL is needed as they will automatically QSL all
contacts made. If required, QSL can be via RSGB Bureau, or to G0FYX with
return postage. [GB2RS]

20/06/2009:  International Museums Weekend special event station GB2NWA
will next be QRV 20th - 21st June 2009, from North Weald Airfield, North
Weald, Essex, England (IOTA EU-005, WLOTA 1841). North Weald Airfield
(IATA: N/A, ICAO: EGSX) is an operational airfield, near the village of
North Weald Bassett in Epping Forest, Essex. It was an important base
during the Battle of Britain, when it was known as the RAF Station RAF
North Weald. At the present time it is the home of North Weald Airfield
Museum. It is currently unlicensed but is home to many private aircraft
and historic types, and is host to a wide range of events throughout the
year, including the Air-Britain Classic Fly-in and smaller airshows. QSL
via G0TOC. [GB2RS]

20/06/2009:  Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk was built in 1482 by the Bedingfield
family, who still live in parts of the house but the property now
maintained by the National Trust. Sir Edmund Bedingfeld was granted a
license of castellation by Edward IV, he built this medieval, moated
manor house as a glorious status symbol, romantically adorned in the
nature of a castle.
   Bittern DX Group members will be operating with callsign of GB2OH on
the 19th - 21st June as a C.A.S.H.O.T.A. award activation from the
beautiful grounds. Their reference number for the property is G-154 and
they will be active on all bands, but mostly SSB. A special QSL card has
been printed for the event which is available via the Bureau or Direct
from Dave Edwards M0CNP (QTHR). The SES coincides with Father's Day and
a "Boys and their Toys" weekend, where local clubs will be exhibiting
their hobbies. Everything from remote controlled helicopters, planes
with flying displays and boats to scale model traction engines and train
layouts, a great day out for all the family. [Pete's-DX-Newsdesk]

20/06/2009:  GB2RAF Air Defense Radar Museum NEATISHEAD RAFARS PERMANENT
S.E.S. will be QRV 20th June for Museums On The Air. QSL via GB2RAF
(QRZ.com). [Pete's-DX-Newsdesk]

20/06/2009:  Special event station GB2RRM will be active June 20 - 21st
from the Ramsey Rural Museum, in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, England (IOTA
EU-005, WLOTA 1841) which is operated each year in June for
International Museums On the Air. The station is run by members of the
Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society (G0HSR). The Ramsey Rural Museum
is housed in 17th century farm buildings. The collections include a wide
variety of agricultural implements and tools used by local craftsmen.
There are many examples of well restored farm machinery. QRV on all HF
bands, plus VHF, using CW and PSK. QSL via G8AKL. [GB2RS]

20/06/2009:  The Tamworth ARS (G8TRS) will be taking part in
International Museums Weekend on 20 and 21 June using the callsign GB2TC
from Tamworth Castle, located next to the River Tame, in the town of
Tamworth in Staffordshire, England (IOTA EU-005, WLOTA 1841). The
present Tamworth castle dates from the 11th century and was built by the
Normans. The team will also be activating the castle for Castles And
Stately Homes On The Air (C.A.S.H.O.T.A.) at the same time. QRV on all
HF bands, plus VHF bands. QSL via the RSGB Bureau. [GB2RS]

20/06/2009:  Look for GB4SMH to be active June 20-21st from the RAF
Signals Museum at RAF Henlow in Bedfordshire, England (IOTA EU-005,
WLOTA 1841). GB4SMH is a UK special event callsign used by the RAF
Signals Museum (www.rafsignalsmuseum.org.uk/). The station is usually
QRV on all HF bands during the annual "International Museums on the Air
Weekend" and other local events. The RAF Signals Museum at RAF Henlow is
an excellent collection of military communications equipment which is
expanding to cover the period from before WWI to the more recent past.
RAF Henlow was 90 years old in 2008. QSL via the RSGB Bureau. [GB2RS]

20/06/2009:  Special event station GB4WWM will be aired June 20-21st
from Wellesbourne Wartime Museum, Wellesbourne Mountford airfield,
Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, England (IOTA EU-005, WLOTA 1841). The
museum is located in an underground emergency wartime command and
control bunker, and houses a collection of aviation artefacts. Displays
cover the history of Wellesbourne Mountford airfield, together with
various aircraft components and memorabilia. There is a small aircraft
park, including the nose of Vulcan XA903. This aircraft was used to test
the Olympus engines of Concorde in the 1960s, and a small dedicated
group of enthusiasts is trying to restore some of the additional test
equipment used in this aircraft. Elsewhere on the airfield, Vulcan XM655
undertakes taxi runs on occasions. They will be active on the HF and VHF
bands, using mainly CW. QSL via the RSGB Bureau. [GB2RS]

20/06/2009:  Special event station GB2MOP will be active June 20th from
the Internal Fire Museum of Power in Ceredigion, West Wales (IOTA
EU-005, WLOTA 0453). The museum covers the history of the internal
combustion engine with an emphasis on working exhibits. The new Radio
Room is based around 1940s/50s valve gear, mainly ex-military, and can
be run by a wartime Tangye genset. June 20th. QSL via GW7EUL, direct or
Bureau. [GB2RS]

21/06/2009:  Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of
radioactivity pioneer and Nobel laureate Pierre Curie, special event
station TM7RPC will be active from 21st June to 5th July. QSL via the
information at QRZ.com. [425 DX News]

21/06/2009:  The South Essex Amateur Radio Society (SEARS) will air
special event callsign GB2CPS on 21 June from the Castle Point Show on
Canvey Island (IOTA EU-005), Essex. Castle Point is a local government
district and borough in south Essex. The borough comprises the towns of
Canvey Island, Hadleigh, South Benfleet, and Thundersley which also
provides the site of the council headquarters. Castle Point's biggest
event of the year is the Castle Point Show - the summer spectacular held
at Waterside Farm Showground, Canvey. With live music, arena acts,
crafts, competitions, stalls and a funfair, the show provides fun for
the whole family. Held on the last Sunday in June, the show attracts
thousands of people each year. Look for them to be QRV on all HF
bands/modes. QSL via G4UVJ. [GB2RS]

21/06/2009:  Special event station GB2RI will be aired 21st - 24th June
for the 100th Rotary International Convention held at the NEC
Birmingham, England (IOTA EU-005, WLOTA 1841). The station is set up and
operated by members of the Rotary International Fellowship, Rotarians of
Amateur Radio (ROAR). QSL direct or via the RSGB Bureau to G3LUW.
[GB2RS]

U.S.A. Special event station information can be found at:
www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
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LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -

18/06-29/06  5J0BV: Isla San Andres WLOTA:2990 WLOL:SAP-002 QSL K7BV
18/06-30/06  SV8/DJ5KZ/P: Nisos Lesvos WLOTA:0165 QSL HC (d/b)
19/06-21/06  GB0ZLB: England - Main Island WLOTA:1841 QSL RSGB Buro
20/06-05/07  8J8150H: Hokkaido WLOTA:2967 QSL JARL Buro
20/06-21/06  EI7DAR: Ireland (Eire) WLOTA:2484 QSL EI2JD (d/b)
20/06-28/06  F6ITD/P: Belle Ile Island WLOTA:0872 QSL HC (d/b)
20/06             GB0RFL: England - Main Island WLOTA:1841 QSL RSGB Buro
20/06-21/06  GB0RMM: England - Main Island WLOTA:1841 QSL G0FYX (d/b)
20/06             GB250RB: Scotland - Main Island WLOTA 1234 QSL MM0DHQ
20/06-21/06  GB2MOF: Scotland - Main Island WLOTA:1234 QSL GM4UYZ (d/b)
20/06             GB2MOP: Wales - Main Island WLOTA 0453 QSL GW7EUL
20/06-21/06  GB2NWA: England - Main Island WLOTA:1841 QSL G0TOC (d/b)
20/06-21/06  GB2OH: England - Main Island WLOTA:1841 QSL M0CNP (d/b)
20/06             GB2RAF: England - Main Island WLOTA:1841 QSL QRZ.com
20/06-21/06  GB2RRM: England - Main Island WLOTA:1841 QSL G8AKL (d/b)
20/06-21/06  GB2TC: England - Main Island WLOTA:1841 QSL RSGB Buro
20/06-21/06  GB4MNH: Man Island WLOTA 0449 QSL RSGB Buro
20/06-21/06  GB4SMH: England - Main Island WLOTA:1841 QSL RSGB Buro
20/06-21/06  GB4WWM: England - Main Island WLOTA:1841 QSL RSGB Buro
20/06-21/06  TM5DUM: Ile Dumet WLOTA:1512 QSL F5SRH (d/b)
21/06             GB2CPS: England - Main Island WLOTA:1841 QSL G4UVJ
21/06-24/06  GB2RI: England - Main Island WLOTA:1841 QSL G3LUW (d/b)
23/06-29/06  9H3EP: Malta Island WLOTA:1113 QSL IV3EPO (d/b)
24/06-26/06  GB4ATC: England - Main Island WLOTA:1841 QSL G4PSH (d/b)
24/06-03/07  V29JKV: Antigua Island WLOTA:1118 QSL HC (d/b)
24/06-01/07  WD2E/4: Loggerhead Key - Dry Tortugas WLOTA:0274 QSL WD2E
25/06-05/07  7N4AGB/6: Kita Daito Shima WLOTA:0928 QSL HC (d/b)
25/06-05/07  JA1KJW/6: Kita Daito Shima WLOTA:0928 QSL HC (d/b)
25/06-05/07  JA1XEQ/6: Kita Daito Shima WLOTA:0928 QSL HC (d/b)
25/06-05/07  JJ1JGI/6: Kita Daito Shima WLOTA:0928 QSL HC (d/b)
25/06-05/07  JK1EBA/6: Kita Daito Shima WLOTA:0928 QSL HC (d/b)
26/06-30/06  JH9UYZ/0: Awa Shima (Koshiba Yama) WLOTA:0477 QSL HC (d/b)
26/06-30/06  JJ2JQF/0: Awa Shima (Koshiba Yama) WLOTA:0477 QSL HC (d/b)
26/06-28/06  KP4DXC/P: Culebra Island WLOTA:0549 QSL KP4VP (d/b)
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U.S. COUNTY HUNTING - USA-CA

N8KIE - Robert - 3* - 6/18/09 to 6/24/09 - SSB Only
OR: Multnomah, Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Umatilla .. WA:
Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin .. ID: Nez Perce, Lewis, Idaho,
Adams, Washington, Payette, Canyon, Ada, Elmore, Gooding, Jerome,
Minidoka, Cassia, Oneida .. UT: Box Elder, Weber, Davis, Morgan, Summit,
Wasatch, Duchesne, Uintah .. CO: Moffat, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle,
Summit, Clear Creek, Jefferson, Denver, Adams, Weld, Morgan, Washington,
Logan .. NE: Cheyenne, Morrill, Box Butte, Sheridan .. SD: Shannon,
Bennett, Todd, Mellette, Jackson, Haakon, Stanley, Lyman, Buffalo, Tripp
.. NE: Keya Paha, Brown, Rock, Boyde, Holt.. SD: Charles Mix, Douglas,
Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln .. IA: Lyon, Souix, O'Brien, Osceola, Clay,
Dickenson, Palo Alto, Emmet, Kossuth, Hancock, Winnebago, Cerro Gordo,
Worth, Mitchell, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette, Allamakee, Clayton .. WI:
Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Waukeshaw, Milwaukee, Ozaukee,
Racine, Kenosha .. IL: Lake, Cook .. IN: Lake, Porter, Laporte .. MI:
Berrien, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee,
Genesee, Oakland. HOME Route subject to change. 20m 40m SSB. [County
Hunter Web]

K8MR - Jim - June 20, 2009 to June 21, 2009 - SSB and CW
I'll be mobile in the West Virginia QSO Party on Saturday, June 20.
Although the contest starts at 1600z, I'll be at another event in MD
earlier in the day and don't expect to get to WV until 1900-2000z. Once
there, I'll cover: Jefferson, Berkeley, Hampshire, Mineral, Grant,
Tucker, Randolph, Barbour, Upshur, Lewis, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia,
Ohio, Brooke, and Hancock. There will be detours through VA and PA
during the non-contiguous counties. I'll have 80-40-20-15 available,
both modes. Contest frequencies are up 40 KHz on CW; 3800, 7200, 14250
on SSB. Note that there are some old web links for the WVQP that show it
being on Sunday. It is NOT on Sunday! Correct times are 1600z Saturday
to 0200z Sunday. [County Hunter Web]

WA4PGM - Kyle - 1* - 6/20/09 to 6/20/09 - SSB and CW - ECC accepted
W8V/mobile (wa4pgm) will run the following counties in West Virginia:
Monroe, Greenbrier, Summers, Raleigh, Mercer, Fayette, Nicholas,
Webster, Braxton, Gilmer, Clay, Calhoun, Roane, Lewis, Upshur, Barbour,
Harrison, Taylor, Marion, Monongalia, Preston.
CW-3540, 7040, 14040, 21040, 28040 kHz
SSB-3800, 7200, 14250, 21300, 28400 kHz
Will try CH freqs if not already busy otherwise please tune +/- the
above listed. Several mobiles will be out during the West Virginia QSO
Party. Join in the fun! [County Hunter Web]
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SIX METERS & UP -

18/06-29/06  5J0BV: San Andres NA-033 6M Es/MS/EME Grid:EK92DM 1KW
M2-6M8GJ QSL K7BV (d)

18/06-21/06  SG3U: Grimskar EU-176 Grid:JP81 6M 100W spare time
operation QSL SM3CXS (d/b)

19/06-28/06  W5E: Peak of Sporadic E Season - Oklahoma City 50.150USB
28.425USB QSL KX5T (d)

20/06-21/06  The SMIRK QSO Party (http://smirk.org/rules.htm)

20/06-21/06  T70A: San Marino - IARU 6m Contest Grid:JN63FW 6M 3 yagis
QSL QRZ.com

24/06-03/07  V29JKV: Antigua Grid:FK97CC 6M 1.5KW M2-11elJHV SMIRK#4353
by W6JKV QSL (d/b)

26/06-05/07  TZ6EI: Mali Grid:IK62 6M Es 50103 kHz K3 ACOM 1000 28ft
boom yagi QSL W7XU (d)

GOT6??? - Six Meter Information by Andy 'NEON' Sargent N8OFS at:
http://noars.net/got6/GOT6.txt  (Updated June 10, 2009)
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QSL INFORMATION -

PIRATES: Gilbert, FM5FJ reports that all QSOs made under this callsign
from March until now where the work of a slim! [DX Newsletter]
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QSL Gallery by US7IID
Anatoly I. Kopa US7IID invites all radio amateur to visit a site "
Ukrainian DX QSLtrophies - QSL Gallery by US7IID ".
Please visit to http//:www.dxqsl.110mb.com
On pages of a site the big collection of QSL-cards which are received
the Ukrainian radio fans is submitted. More than +3000 beautiful
QSL-cards from all world. [QRZ Forum]
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QSLs received Bureau - 3A/AI5P, A43DLH, CT8T, DU67RG [DU9RG], DX0JP
[AS-051], E4/OM2DX, HK3Q, HL2AVS, J3/DL5AXX, JD1BMM, LA6Q [EU-055],
OH0/DF9TM, OH/DF9TM [EU-096 & EU-101], OH0/DL1SVA/p, OX/G3TXF,
OX/WA2USA, OZ/DL1EBR [EU-030], OZ/SQ1DWR [EU-030)], R1ANP, SY8DX
[EU-174], TU2/F5LDY, TU5JM, UT4ZG/p [EU-182], UT9IO/p [EU-182], VK9DNX,
VP2EDL, VP5/G3TXF, VP5/K7LAZ, VU4AN/VU3JLW, YK9SV and ZS3NN.

QSLs received Direct - 3B8MM (via QRZ.com), 3D2AD (via YT1AD), 4S7AB
(via QRZ.com), A71CT (via EA7FTR), BX3AH (via QRZ.com), C91FC (via
ON4CJK), C91TX (via W5PF), CE3BFZ (via QRZ.com), FW5RE (via HA8IB),
H40FN (via HA8FW), K5D (via N2OO), KH8/N9YU (via YT1AD), N3DXX/6Y5 (via
N3DXX), PS0F (via W9VA), T30M (via YT1AD), T30XX (via JA8BMK), T31DX
(via JA8BMK), T32YY (via JA8BMK), T33ZZ (via JA8BMK), TO2T (via F6HMQ),
TO3R (via RW3RN), VK0BP (via VK2CA), VP2V/NY6X (via NY6X), VP2V/SP3IPB
(via SP3IPB) and YJ0KS (via JA6REX).

QSLs received LoTW - 3A/EA1DVY, 3D2SE, 3Z6CZ, 4J9M, 4K9W, 4U6UN,
4V200YH, 4V4JR, 5B4ABP, 5B/DL6RAI, 5X1P, 7S6W, 9H3XX, 9K2/YO9HP, 9Q5MRC,
9U0A, 9Y4/DL6RAI, A25/DL7CM, E51SC, HH6/DL7CM, IM0/IK5PWQ, LU2AH, LU8XW,
LX5A, LZ2009KM, NL7Z, OE50VIE, OE2008KAB, OH1MLZ, OY/DL6RAI, OZ1DYI/p,
PY2XB/PY0F, S79UCX, SY8AN, SY8GE, SY8S, T5AR, T95A, TK/IK5PWQ, TT8KR,
VK9DNX, VP8KF, VU4AN/VU3NZC, VU4AN/VU3RYB, YI9R, YS1G and ZK2V.
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SILENT KEYS -

Don Tunstill, W4NO founder of the Central America VEC, passed away at
his home in Huntsville, Alabama on Monday, June 9. He was 69.

Tony Malesic, K3BHL (ex-CP1JV, XH8HJ and HI8XDF) of Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, became Silent Key June 7, 2009, at the age of 67.

Linda Marriott, G8VQM passed away suddenly on the morning of Monday 1st
June 2009. She had been a very active member of Melton Mowbray ARS
(along with her husband John G0IJM) for many years and had recently been
appointed Secretary for 2009 of the Leicester Radio Society and Computer
Club.

Angie Sitton, G0HGA / G1XEO, FISTS #41, became Silent Key on May 9,
2009.
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BITS & PIECES -

Midway Island 2009 - Press Release Number 4
By N4XP, Tom Harrell, and WB4JTT, Dave Johnson

Planning and arrangements have now become happenings.  Equipment and
loaner gear is being shipped or staged for shipment later.

We have added three new operators to the team, James 9V1YC, Arnie N6HC
and Tom ND2T.  With these three additions come years of experience and
only add to the overall team experience now in place.  The makeup of the
team is as follows: KH7U, W8GEX, W8CAA, W6OSP, N4XP, ND2T, N6HC, and
9V1YC.

This month we are highlighting three more team members.  You can read
all their history at www.midway2009.com/meettheops3.html

Many of the team members were at Dayton and took advantage of being
together by conducting their first meeting as a group.  They also
enjoyed  meeting the DXers that are always in attendance.

We are still accepting contributions and all donations received are
greatly appreciated.  Remember, contributing is easy and fast and can be
forwarded several ways.  You can visit the www.midway2009.com web site
and use Pay Pal or a credit card or by the U.S. Mail.  All contributions
are noted on the web site and depending on the level of ort will be
noted on the DXpedition QSL.  And the Midway Store is always open and
available for your purchase of Midway souvenirs. Our web site also now
shows take offs to numerous areas around the world.  Take a look at
these and see your direction.
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Pictures from CT7/CU8AT are online now.
Activity from Armona Island and also from SW Natural Park.
Visit our web and give us your opinion on the guestbook.
Pictures hehe http://algarvedx.com
73's
CT1GFK
by Algarve STAR DX Team
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RAC Bulletin 2009-021E - RAC members at CITEL Ottawa meeting.
2009-06-15

 From June 2nd to 5th, there was a CITEL PCC.II meeting held in Ottawa.
Well over 100 delegates from countries of the Americas gathered for a
meeting preparatory to the next World Radio Conference that is to be
held in Geneva late in 2011. Almost every item on the WRC Agenda were
discussed with a goal to find common ground that would be supported by
the CITEL countries. Amateurs were represented by Daniel Lamoureux,
VE2KA, and Dario Jurado, HP1DJ for the IARU Region 2. Jon Siverling,
WB3ERA was on the USA delegation and Ken Pulfer, VE3PU, Bryan Rawlings,
VE3QN and Jim Dean, VE3IQ were on the Canadian delegation.

 Some subjects of interest to Amateur Radio were discussed. On BPL, a
drafting group was formed, headed by Canada and tasked to present BPL
standards for adoption at the next PCC.II meeting in November at
Washington, USA. Canada and the USA presented Preliminary Views on
Agenda Item 1.23. A common paper was produced and adopted by the plenary
that most probably will be the basis of a joint Region 2 proposal at an
upcoming meeting. Also, we kept an eye on Agenda Items 1.14, 1.15 and
1.22 that, although not of direct interest to Amateur Radio, could
affect us depending on the positions adopted.

Daniel A. Lamoureux, VE2KA
Vice-President International Affairs - Radio Amateurs of Canada
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Just a quick reminder and invitation to participate in the 2009 RAC
Canada Day contest on July 1st starting at 00:00Z.

We invite ALL participants around the world to join us in calibrating
Canada's birthday party on the air.

Check the RAC web site for details:
    Rules:  http://www.rac.ca
    General RAC Contest Info & Results:
http://www.rac.ca/service/infocont.htm Look for the Canada Day link

Look forward to working you during the contest

73, Bart - VE5CPU
RAC Canada Day Contest Manager
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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