10 messages in this digest.
Several sources are reporting that Greg, N9GB, will once again be active as J3/N9GB from Grenada (NA-024) between September 2-10th. Activity will probbably be holiday style on 40-10m using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW or via EB7DX to receive a nice photo QSL card.
Henning, OZ2I/OZ1BII, will once again be active as XP2I from Black Ridge, Kangerlussuaq (WW Loc. GP47PA), Greenland, during September 21-22nd. Activity will be CW only on all HF bands. He will participate during the SAC CW Contest (September 21-22nd) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. For activity outside of the contest, he will sign OX/OZ2I. QSL via OZ2I, LoTW, eQSL or ClubLog's OQRS. For more details and updates, see: http://www.oz2i.dk
Message 3: N5J QRT (Update)
From the N5J FaceBook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1359664908071770
Written by Don, N1DG, 20 AUGUST 2024
N5J QRT (UPDATE)
4 hours after QRT we are now back on the Magnet. All antennas, radios,
generators down, brought to ship, packed and being stored in the holds.
All with only 5 guys! Phew....
Message 6: IOTA Tour
Now that the dust has settled from the IOTA Contest, and the Jarvis Island DXpedition has ended, I thought it would be a good time to post my intention to activate several IOTAs while camping for 2-3 nights at several island locations, as follows (times approximate):
9/08/24, 2300z to 9/09/24, 2300z: NA-085, St. George Is., Dr. J.G. Bruce SP (also POTA US-0635)
9/10/24, 2300z to 9/12/24, 2300z: NA-076, Havens Is./Cedar Key
9/13/24. 2300z to 9/15/24, 2300z: NA-034, Mullet Key
9/16/24, 2300z to 9/18/24, 2300z: NA-138, Amelia Is., Ft. Clinch SP (also POTA US-1869)
9/19/24, 2300z to 9/20/24, 2300z: NA-058, Jekyll Is.
I’ve adapted my small RV to serve as a rolling shack of sorts. Based on lessons learned from my May “practice” trip to NA-142 and NA-213, I’ve worked on a couple improvements, the first being a mount to install a CrankIR vertical (which served pretty well in a ground-based role) atop my RV, using the tripod stand to elevate the radial, rather than have the vertical in the tripod on the ground and risk disenchantment of owners or park rangers by tying the radial off to trees. Hopefully, that will also elevate my signal. Band changes will be more difficult, but it may result in better reception both ways. After arriving at a (non-negotiable) assigned space at NA-213 in May, I found myself virtually surrounded by pole-mounted electrical transformers, primary drops and a bank of park electrical distribution panels within about 200 feet of my antenna, resulting in a minimum S-7 noise floor, which pretty much quashed that effort. For this trip, to the extent possible, I took pains to select outer perimeter campsites and paid extra (where possible) to confirm I wouldn’t be moved. I’ve discovered there’s no guarantee of success when making trips to sites that I’ve never visited, so I don’t want to sow high expectations; a similar interference issue or other site limitation could rear its ugly head at one or more of the stops. I’m particularly concerned about Havens Island, but I will strive to overcome any obstacles. I should also note I’m not travelling alone; my wife and dog have both made it clear they won’t tolerate unlimited and continuous radio operations in our tiny home on wheels.
Please note this trip is weather-dependent. We live on the gulf coast of Florida; a hurricane threatening our home could truncate, or even cancel our plans. If it was scheduled almost exactly a month earlier, Hurricane Debbie would likely have closed every island from which I plan to operate, which would obviously have canceled or postponed our trip. We actually had to leave NA-138 after one night last year due to a hurricane threat.
None of these IOTAs are rare (though NA-067 does require validation) but I plan to provide any documentation necessary to validate them. I will attempt to vary operation times to take advantage of propagation openings, primarily operating CW and Phone, but may also include some Digital operation (FT8). The rig is a Yaesu FTdx10 at 100 watts CW and Phone, 50 watts Digital. I’m hoping for good weather, and to hear you in a pileup!
73, Steve K4WA
Message 7 : YJ0VK -- Vanuatu
Operators Luke/VK3HJ, Chris/VK3QB, Patrick/VK2PN and Olgierd/VK5XDX are now active as YJ0VK from Paunangisu Village, North Efate, Vanuatu, until August 27th. Activity will be on 40-6m, with operations mostly on CW with some FT8.
Henri, OH3JR, is once again active as OJ0JR from Market Reef (EU-053).
He is expected to be there until August 24th. Activity will be on 40-10m
using CW and FT8. QSL via his home callsign. The OJ0JR log will be posted
on ClubLog at: https://clublog.org/logsearch/OJ0JR
Please note, the minimum postage is 4 USDs outside Finland.
Message 9: St. Paul DXpedition 2024 (Update)
Lou Dietrich, N2TU, posted the following on FaceBook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455659374986029
Van being loaded with St.Paul gear...Murray, WA4DAN, will be driving the load up to Dingwall, Nova Scotia, in the next few days.....QRV soon...
weather permitting!
Luc, F5RAV, announced over night (on X.com) that the TY5C Benin DXpedition for the CQWW DX SSB Contest has been postponed. However, dates for Gerard, F5NVF, going to TY5C (CE & FT8) will be given soon! Stay tuned!!!
Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW - E-mail addresses:
<[email protected]> and <[email protected]>
Editor of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin (
From the N5J FaceBook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1359664908071770
Written by Don, N1DG, 20 AUGUST 2024
N5J QRT (UPDATE)
4 hours after QRT we are now back on the Magnet. All antennas, radios,
generators down, brought to ship, packed and being stored in the holds.
All with only 5 guys! Phew....
Message 6: IOTA Tour
Now that the dust has settled from the IOTA Contest, and the Jarvis Island DXpedition has ended, I thought it would be a good time to post my intention to activate several IOTAs while camping for 2-3 nights at several island locations, as follows (times approximate):
9/08/24, 2300z to 9/09/24, 2300z: NA-085, St. George Is., Dr. J.G. Bruce SP (also POTA US-0635)
9/10/24, 2300z to 9/12/24, 2300z: NA-076, Havens Is./Cedar Key
9/13/24. 2300z to 9/15/24, 2300z: NA-034, Mullet Key
9/16/24, 2300z to 9/18/24, 2300z: NA-138, Amelia Is., Ft. Clinch SP (also POTA US-1869)
9/19/24, 2300z to 9/20/24, 2300z: NA-058, Jekyll Is.
I’ve adapted my small RV to serve as a rolling shack of sorts. Based on lessons learned from my May “practice” trip to NA-142 and NA-213, I’ve worked on a couple improvements, the first being a mount to install a CrankIR vertical (which served pretty well in a ground-based role) atop my RV, using the tripod stand to elevate the radial, rather than have the vertical in the tripod on the ground and risk disenchantment of owners or park rangers by tying the radial off to trees. Hopefully, that will also elevate my signal. Band changes will be more difficult, but it may result in better reception both ways. After arriving at a (non-negotiable) assigned space at NA-213 in May, I found myself virtually surrounded by pole-mounted electrical transformers, primary drops and a bank of park electrical distribution panels within about 200 feet of my antenna, resulting in a minimum S-7 noise floor, which pretty much quashed that effort. For this trip, to the extent possible, I took pains to select outer perimeter campsites and paid extra (where possible) to confirm I wouldn’t be moved. I’ve discovered there’s no guarantee of success when making trips to sites that I’ve never visited, so I don’t want to sow high expectations; a similar interference issue or other site limitation could rear its ugly head at one or more of the stops. I’m particularly concerned about Havens Island, but I will strive to overcome any obstacles. I should also note I’m not travelling alone; my wife and dog have both made it clear they won’t tolerate unlimited and continuous radio operations in our tiny home on wheels.
Please note this trip is weather-dependent. We live on the gulf coast of Florida; a hurricane threatening our home could truncate, or even cancel our plans. If it was scheduled almost exactly a month earlier, Hurricane Debbie would likely have closed every island from which I plan to operate, which would obviously have canceled or postponed our trip. We actually had to leave NA-138 after one night last year due to a hurricane threat.
None of these IOTAs are rare (though NA-067 does require validation) but I plan to provide any documentation necessary to validate them. I will attempt to vary operation times to take advantage of propagation openings, primarily operating CW and Phone, but may also include some Digital operation (FT8). The rig is a Yaesu FTdx10 at 100 watts CW and Phone, 50 watts Digital. I’m hoping for good weather, and to hear you in a pileup!
73, Steve K4WA
Message 7 : YJ0VK -- Vanuatu
Operators Luke/VK3HJ, Chris/VK3QB, Patrick/VK2PN and Olgierd/VK5XDX are now active as YJ0VK from Paunangisu Village, North Efate, Vanuatu, until August 27th. Activity will be on 40-6m, with operations mostly on CW with some FT8.
QSL via M0OXO: https://www.m0oxo.com
M0OXO OQRS: https://www.m0oxo.com/oqrs/logsearch.php?dxcallsign=yj0vk
ClubLog: https://clublog.org/logsearch/YJ0VK
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555552575381
M0OXO OQRS: https://www.m0oxo.com/oqrs/logsearch.php?dxcallsign=yj0vk
ClubLog: https://clublog.org/logsearch/YJ0VK
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555552575381
Message 8: OJ0JR -- Market Reef (EU-053)
Henri, OH3JR, is once again active as OJ0JR from Market Reef (EU-053).
He is expected to be there until August 24th. Activity will be on 40-10m
using CW and FT8. QSL via his home callsign. The OJ0JR log will be posted
on ClubLog at: https://clublog.org/logsearch/OJ0JR
Please note, the minimum postage is 4 USDs outside Finland.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455659374986029
Van being loaded with St.Paul gear...Murray, WA4DAN, will be driving the load up to Dingwall, Nova Scotia, in the next few days.....QRV soon...
weather permitting!
Message 10 : TY -- Benin Op Cancelled
Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW - E-mail addresses:
<[email protected]> and <[email protected]>
Editor of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin (