The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 958
BID: $OPDX.958
May 3, 2010
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet Clusters Network, K1XN & GoList, NJ1Q, K2PF, W2VU, NG3K & ADXO, KY4P, N4AA & QRZ DX, KH6BZF, K8YSE, NE8Z, W8GEX (60m News), N0TG, W0GJ, 2E0XLG, AT Inter- national, CT2FPE, DF5AU, DK8JB, DL7MAE & The DX News Letter, DX World.Net, F5NQL & UFT, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, HA0HW, I1HYW, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, IK7JWX, LZ1BJ, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, Pete’s-DX-Newsdesk, PS8RF, PY4WAS, RN3RQ, RSGB IOTA Web Site, TA0U, VA3RJ & ICPO, VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) and ZS1HF for the following DX information.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT
According to the AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 25th-April, through Sunday, 2nd-May there were 213 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5B, 5N, 5R, 5U, 5V, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9Q, 9U, 9V, 9Y, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C2, C3, C6, C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL, DU, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FR, FS, FW, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J6, J7, JA, JT, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, 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, PZ, R1FJ, S2, S5, S7, S9, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TN, TR, TT, TU, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9W, VP2E, VP2V, VP8, VP8/h, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XW, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZF, ZL, ZL7, ZP, ZS
According to the AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 25th-April, through Sunday, 2nd-May there were 213 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5B, 5N, 5R, 5U, 5V, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9Q, 9U, 9V, 9Y, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C2, C3, C6, C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL, DU, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FR, FS, FW, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J6, J7, JA, JT, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, 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, PZ, R1FJ, S2, S5, S7, S9, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TN, TR, TT, TU, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9W, VP2E, VP2V, VP8, VP8/h, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XW, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZF, ZL, ZL7, ZP, ZS
* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations or more likely a "BUSTED CALLSIGN". As always, you never know – "Work First Worry Later" (WFWL).
3B8, MAURITIUS
Jan-Willem, PA7JWC, will be active as 3B8/PA7JWC from Pereybere, Mauritius Island (AF-049) between May 5-22nd. Activity will be on the HF bands and 6 meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31. His equipment is an ICOM IC-7000 into end-fed antenna for 20m and dipoles for 40m and 15m, and a vertical for 6m. QSL via the LoTW or to his home callsign direct or by the Dutch QSL Bureau. For more info and updates, visit:
Jan-Willem, PA7JWC, will be active as 3B8/PA7JWC from Pereybere, Mauritius Island (AF-049) between May 5-22nd. Activity will be on the HF bands and 6 meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31. His equipment is an ICOM IC-7000 into end-fed antenna for 20m and dipoles for 40m and 15m, and a vertical for 6m. QSL via the LoTW or to his home callsign direct or by the Dutch QSL Bureau. For more info and updates, visit:
9V, SINGAPORE
Loren, AD6ZJ, will be active as 9V1/AD6ZJ between June 6-28th. Activity will be limited because this is a business trip. Look for him mainly on the weekends and nights on any open bands, but he will focus on 30/17/12 meter bands using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via LoTW or to his home callsign, by the Bureau or direct.
Loren, AD6ZJ, will be active as 9V1/AD6ZJ between June 6-28th. Activity will be limited because this is a business trip. Look for him mainly on the weekends and nights on any open bands, but he will focus on 30/17/12 meter bands using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via LoTW or to his home callsign, by the Bureau or direct.
CQ NEWS
Richard Moseson, W2VU, Editor CQ Amateur Radio, sent out the following press release (Thursday, April 29th): Dayton Forums to Feature
Richard Moseson, W2VU, Editor CQ Amateur Radio, sent out the following press release (Thursday, April 29th): Dayton Forums to Feature
11 CQ Communications Columnists — Eleven columnists and editors for CQ Communications publications will be among the many forum moderators and presenters at the 2010 Dayton Hamvention™. Six are forum moderators, seven are panelists (several are involved with more than one forum). CQ Communications publishes "CQ Amateur Radio," "CQ VHF," "Popular Communica- tions" and "WorldRadio Online" magazines.
Listed alphabetically, the writers are: Rich Arland, K7SZ, Contributing Editor for both "CQ" and "CQ VHF," panelist on QRP forum; Kent Britain, WA5VJB, Antennas Editor for "CQ," "CQ VHF" and "Popular Communications," panelist on VHF/UHF/Microwave forum; Bill Brown, WB8ELK, "CQ VHF’s" "Up in the Air" columnist, moderator of BalloonSat forum, panelist on amateur television forum; "CQ" Kit-Building Editor Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB, moderator of Kit-Building forum; John Johnston, W3BE, "Rules & Regs" columnist for "WorldRadio Online," panelist on QCWA forum; "CQ" Editor and CQ Communica- tions Editorial Director Rich Moseson, W2VU, panelist on the Newsline Town Hall forum; "WorldRadio Online" YL editor Cheryl Muhr, N0WBV, moderator of YLRL forum; Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, FM & Repeaters Editor of "WorldRadio Online," moderator of Newsline Town Hall forum, panelist on QCWA forum; Carole Perry, WB2MGP, "Hams with Class" editor for "WorldRadio Online," moderator of Teacher Workshop, moderator of Youth forum; CQ VHF Digital Editor Mark Thompson, WB9QZB, as moderator of the TAPR forum; and Gordon West, WB6NOA, Contributing Editor for "CQ," "CQ VHF" and "Popular Communications," moderator of Add-on DSP Speakers forum and panelist on the Teacher Workshop.
In addition, CQ Communications President and Publisher Dick Ross, K2MGA, is being honored with the Dayton Amateur Radio Association’s 2010 Special Achievement Award, in recognition of his 50th anniversary with CQ and his ongoing leadership in the amateur radio industry and hobby.
"Dayton forums generally bring out recognized experts in each of their subject areas as speakers," noted Editorial Director Rich Moseson, W2VU. "This broad level of participation by our magazines’ columnists and editors as forum moderators and panelists demonstrates their expertise in sometimes more than one subject area, as well as our ongoing commitment to having top people as columnists in all of our publications."
The 2010 Dayton Hamvention™ will be held May 14-16 at Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio. It is sponsored by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association, which is solely responsible for selecting and approving forum participants."
CQ3/CT3, MADEIRA ISLANDS
Operators Diethelm/DJ2YE, Norbert/DJ7JC, Dieter/ DJ8DS, Ulrich/DJ9IE, Detlef/DK3QZ, Hans/DL1XW, Kai/DL3HAH, Joerg/DL3QQ and Wil/PA0BWL will be active as CQ3L during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 29-30th) as a Multi-? entry. QSL via DJ6QT. Look for operators to be active before the contest between May 25-29th, as CT3/homecall. QSL via Bureau.
Operators Diethelm/DJ2YE, Norbert/DJ7JC, Dieter/ DJ8DS, Ulrich/DJ9IE, Detlef/DK3QZ, Hans/DL1XW, Kai/DL3HAH, Joerg/DL3QQ and Wil/PA0BWL will be active as CQ3L during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 29-30th) as a Multi-? entry. QSL via DJ6QT. Look for operators to be active before the contest between May 25-29th, as CT3/homecall. QSL via Bureau.
CS2, PORTUGAL (Special Event)
Look for special event station CS2HD to hit the air waves between May 12-16th. Activity is to celebrate the International Harley Davidson meeting in Tavira on May 15th and 16th. This (HOG) event will take place in the gardens in front of the old market between "Rua Doutor Jose Pires Padinha" and "Rua dos Cais" in the center of Tavira. All contacts will receive a QSL card from this activity via the Bureau or direct if requested (via CT2FPE), SWLs are always welcome. This activity will not use eQSL nor LoTW, only paper QSL. Check out the QSL on (QRZ.com).
Look for special event station CS2HD to hit the air waves between May 12-16th. Activity is to celebrate the International Harley Davidson meeting in Tavira on May 15th and 16th. This (HOG) event will take place in the gardens in front of the old market between "Rua Doutor Jose Pires Padinha" and "Rua dos Cais" in the center of Tavira. All contacts will receive a QSL card from this activity via the Bureau or direct if requested (via CT2FPE), SWLs are always welcome. This activity will not use eQSL nor LoTW, only paper QSL. Check out the QSL on (QRZ.com).
CY0, SABLE ISLAND (Update)
Operational dates have been set for October 22nd November 1st, 2010. There will be a minimal effort during their operation to supply a mulitiplier for the CQWW DX SSB Contest. ALL QSL requests via N0TG. An ONLINE QSL Request service will be established as an optional method. Look for updates on the Web site as details develop at:
Operational dates have been set for October 22nd November 1st, 2010. There will be a minimal effort during their operation to supply a mulitiplier for the CQWW DX SSB Contest. ALL QSL requests via N0TG. An ONLINE QSL Request service will be established as an optional method. Look for updates on the Web site as details develop at:
EO5, UKRAINE (Special Event)
Look for special event station EO65JM to be active between May 1-15th. Activity is to commemorate the 65th anni- versary of the victory in the great Patriotic War. QSL Manager for this event is Ralph, K2PF.
Look for special event station EO65JM to be active between May 1-15th. Activity is to commemorate the 65th anni- versary of the victory in the great Patriotic War. QSL Manager for this event is Ralph, K2PF.
ET3, ETHIOPIA
Sid, ET3SID, was active this past weekend on 20 meters SSB (14180 kHz) between 0330-0600z. QSL direct to his home callsign.
Sid, ET3SID, was active this past weekend on 20 meters SSB (14180 kHz) between 0330-0600z. QSL direct to his home callsign.
GB2, ENGLAND (Special Event)
Operators Andy/M0GGR and Chris/2E0XLG will activate special event station GB2HFF from the Holmfirth Festival of Folk, in Holmfirth, Yorkshire, (Locator IO93cn, WAB-SE10) between May 6-9th. The event is an annual celebration of traditional music, dance and arts and features live music, dance performances and sessions throughout the town and in the local public houses of Holmfirth over the event weekend. Activity will be mainly on the lower bands, on 160, 80 and 40 meters. QSL Manager is Chris, 2E0XLG. Please send direct QSLs only at the moment. Please include return postage, IRC, etc for direct QSL.
Operators Andy/M0GGR and Chris/2E0XLG will activate special event station GB2HFF from the Holmfirth Festival of Folk, in Holmfirth, Yorkshire, (Locator IO93cn, WAB-SE10) between May 6-9th. The event is an annual celebration of traditional music, dance and arts and features live music, dance performances and sessions throughout the town and in the local public houses of Holmfirth over the event weekend. Activity will be mainly on the lower bands, on 160, 80 and 40 meters. QSL Manager is Chris, 2E0XLG. Please send direct QSLs only at the moment. Please include return postage, IRC, etc for direct QSL.
HB0, LIECHTENSTEIN
Johannes, DF5AU, will be active as HB0/DF5AU from May 8-12th. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB. His focus will be on 80 meters. QSL via his home callsign.
Johannes, DF5AU, will be active as HB0/DF5AU from May 8-12th. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB. His focus will be on 80 meters. QSL via his home callsign.
IOTA NEWS
EU-010. Members of Camb-Hams (G3PYE) are once again active from the Isle of Harris, this time as GS3PYE/P (and some possible operations as GM3PYE/P), between May 1-14th. The group states, "We have decided on operating 2 voice stations on HF from the start, one HF data mode station, 6m and 4m SSB/data (JT6m) and 2m, 70cm and 23cm satellites. We will have limited tropo capability on 2m, 70cm and 23cm but will try and work anyone interested. There will be some portable operations around the islands (possible interest to WAB chasers), but for the first time we have limited SOTA activity. A few operators are planning to operate from the Monach Islands EU-111 for a few nights, this is weather permitting but only has 33% claimed by IOTA participants." Operators mentioned are: Bob/G1SAA, Geoff/G0DDX, Rob/M0VFC, Voi/G0BOE, Gavin/M1BXF, Adam/G1UAF, Mark/M0MJH, Terry/G3VFC, Fred/M0RFD, Colin/G4ERO, Lawrence/M0LCM and Martin/G3ZAY. Listen for QSL info. For more details, update, DXpedition dairy and log search, go to:
EU-010. Members of Camb-Hams (G3PYE) are once again active from the Isle of Harris, this time as GS3PYE/P (and some possible operations as GM3PYE/P), between May 1-14th. The group states, "We have decided on operating 2 voice stations on HF from the start, one HF data mode station, 6m and 4m SSB/data (JT6m) and 2m, 70cm and 23cm satellites. We will have limited tropo capability on 2m, 70cm and 23cm but will try and work anyone interested. There will be some portable operations around the islands (possible interest to WAB chasers), but for the first time we have limited SOTA activity. A few operators are planning to operate from the Monach Islands EU-111 for a few nights, this is weather permitting but only has 33% claimed by IOTA participants." Operators mentioned are: Bob/G1SAA, Geoff/G0DDX, Rob/M0VFC, Voi/G0BOE, Gavin/M1BXF, Adam/G1UAF, Mark/M0MJH, Terry/G3VFC, Fred/M0RFD, Colin/G4ERO, Lawrence/M0LCM and Martin/G3ZAY. Listen for QSL info. For more details, update, DXpedition dairy and log search, go to:
EU-045. Luigi, IK8HCG, will be active as IB0R from Ventotene Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th) as a Single-Op entry. QSL via his home callsign direct.
EU-150. Operators Antonio/CU8AS, Arlindo/CT1EGW, Jose/CT1END, Goncalo/ CT1GPQ, Luis/CT1EEQ, Luis/CT4NH and Hermann/HB9CRV will be active as CR6W from Insua Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th) as a Multi-Op entry. QSL via CS1GDX.
NA-029. Gregg, VE3ZZ, will be active as VE3ZZ/VY2 from Prince Edward Island between July 21-26th. His activity will also include an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th) as VY2X. QSL via his home callsign.
NA-138. John, K8LJG, will be active as K8LJG/4 from Amelia Island, Florida (Florida State North East Group) between May 1-25th. He will use a TS-50s into a Cushcraft R-5 vertical, operating on 20-10 meters using CW and SSB, on the IOTA frequencies. QSL via K8LJG: John C. Kroll, 3528 Craig Drive, Flint, MI 48506 USA.
NA-182. DXPEDITION STORY. John, VE8EV, who was active as CK8G from Greens Island in the Northwest Territories (NWT) in the Inuvik Region East Group towards the end of April, has written an interesting story called the "Perfect Storm" which can be read online at:
NA-213. Lindy, WW5AA, will be active as WW5AA/4 from Dauphin Island between May 9-10th. Activity will be on 160/80/40/20/17/15 meters, and possibly 12/10 meters as time and propagation permits. QSL direct to WW5AA.
OC-137. Gerard, VK4TGL, will activate Moreton Island in the Queensland State (South Coast) South Group between May 8-15th. Activity will be holiday style on 40/30/20/17 meters around the QRP frequencies using a light weight QRP CW rig. QSL via his home callsign.
KH5, JARVIS ISLAND
Several sources reported this past that the Radio Expeditions Inc., the organizer of the record-breaking VP6DX 2008 DX- pedition to Ducie Island, is planning a DXpedition to Jarvis Island (KH5) in 2010 November. The approximate dates for this operation are between November 17th and December 1st (depending on weather and sea conditions). Dates were chosen to maximize propagation openings on both the lower bands (160-80m) and the high bands (12-10m long and short path) to Europe, where demand for KH5 is extremely high. Planning for this project began over one year ago. Organizers state that applications for the required government permits have been submitted to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. However, the final approval has not yet been received.
Several sources reported this past that the Radio Expeditions Inc., the organizer of the record-breaking VP6DX 2008 DX- pedition to Ducie Island, is planning a DXpedition to Jarvis Island (KH5) in 2010 November. The approximate dates for this operation are between November 17th and December 1st (depending on weather and sea conditions). Dates were chosen to maximize propagation openings on both the lower bands (160-80m) and the high bands (12-10m long and short path) to Europe, where demand for KH5 is extremely high. Planning for this project began over one year ago. Organizers state that applications for the required government permits have been submitted to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. However, the final approval has not yet been received.
The DXpedition team plans to have 24-25 operators to man 12 stations on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY (No 60m operations are planned). An entry in the CQ World-Wide CW Contest is also included in the operations. Sea transportation and support services will be provided by the "MV Braveheart" and its crew — the same group who helped make the 2008 VP6DX expedition a success. No individual contributions are being solicited until the required government permits have been received. Radio Expeditions Inc. is a permanent, non- profit organization of volunteers founded by Eric Scace/K3NA and Carsten Esch/DL6LAU in 2007. Radio Expeditions Inc. first project was the 2008 Ducie Island VP6DX expedition which shattered many DXpedition records. The 2010 Jarvis Island project is the second project of Radio Expeditions. A third project will be announced at the 2010 Dayton Hamvention’s DX Forum.
KH6BZF PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (For May 2-9th)
May 3 AN-HN SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS
May 4 HN-AN --------------------
May 5 AN BN - Below Normal
May 6 AN AN - Above Normal/Geomagnetic Level is QUIET
May 7 AN LN - Low Normal
May 8 AN HN - High Normal/Geomagnetic Level is UNSETTLED
May 9 AN DIS - Disturbed
VDIS - Very Disturbed
GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
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QUIET - The "A" index is expected to be between
0-7 and the "K" index will be 2 or less
UNSETTLED - The "A" index is expected to be between
7-16 and "K" index will be 3 or less
LZ2010, BULGARIA (Special Event)
Look for special event station LZ2010KM to be active between May 1-31st. Activity is to celebrate St. Kiril and Methodius’ Day. Operations will be on all bands and modes. QSL via LZ1BJ, by the Bureau (preferred). Logs will be uploaded to LoTW.
MMAA CW CONTEST
Ed, PY4WAS, President of CWJF, wants to remind everyone that the 2010 Manchester Mineira All America CW Contest will take place on May 15-16th. It’s the "BIGGEST CW" contest conducted only among the Americas. It will be the "LAST" year to be carried out only between the Americas; therefore, from 2011 and on, it will be WORLD-WIDE. For complete details, see:
Ed, PY4WAS, President of CWJF, wants to remind everyone that the 2010 Manchester Mineira All America CW Contest will take place on May 15-16th. It’s the "BIGGEST CW" contest conducted only among the Americas. It will be the "LAST" year to be carried out only between the Americas; therefore, from 2011 and on, it will be WORLD-WIDE. For complete details, see:
NCDXF PRESS RELEASE
Glenn Johnson, W0GJ, Vice President of NCDXF, reports: "The Northern California DX Foundation is pleased to announce a major contribution to the VP8ORK South Orkney DXpedition by the MicroLite Penguin DXpedition team in early 2011. DXpeditions to these rare remote areas are extremely expensive. One of the purposes of NCDXF is to support such DXpeditions for the worldwide amateur community. Your valued membership helps make these DXpeditions possible. More information can be seen at the following websites":
Glenn Johnson, W0GJ, Vice President of NCDXF, reports: "The Northern California DX Foundation is pleased to announce a major contribution to the VP8ORK South Orkney DXpedition by the MicroLite Penguin DXpedition team in early 2011. DXpeditions to these rare remote areas are extremely expensive. One of the purposes of NCDXF is to support such DXpeditions for the worldwide amateur community. Your valued membership helps make these DXpeditions possible. More information can be seen at the following websites":
NEW DX BOOK BY BOB, W9KNI
A press release by Idiom Press states:
A press release by Idiom Press states:
"Can a DX’er from a small town in southwest Oregon hope to compete in the Big Leagues of DX’ing? Bob Locher, W9KNI, author of the best selling DX Book ever, ‘The Complete DX’er’, set out on a mission to prove it was possible. ‘A Year of DX’ is Bob’s personal account of the challenges, joys and sorrows in pursuit of the Holy Grail — winning the CQ DX Marathon. Look over Bob’s shoulder as he works country after country, yes, and missing a few along the way, but always trying to optimize his chances and the hope of logging the next one. Mixed in is a wealth of other material, some dealing with equipment optimization, some thoughtful, some humorous. Anyone who enjoyed ‘The Complete DX’er’ will surely be delighted with this book. 280 pages. Includes chapters on linear amplifiers, transmitter audio optimization, and propagation in a time of low sunspots."
Cost of the book is 20.00 USDs (plus SH) is available at:
OH, ALAND
Hans, DK3PZ, will be active as OH0/DK3PZ from Aland Islands (EU-002) between May 1-8th. Activity will be on all HF bands. QSL via his home callsign.
Hans, DK3PZ, will be active as OH0/DK3PZ from Aland Islands (EU-002) between May 1-8th. Activity will be on all HF bands. QSL via his home callsign.
PG6, THE NETHERLANDS (Special Event)
Look for special event station PG6N to be active during the Dutch National Lifesafeboat Day from the KNRM Lifeboat Station in Noordwijk on May 8th. Activity will also take place during the International Lighthouse Weekend in August. PLEASE QSL via the Bureau. For more details see:
Look for special event station PG6N to be active during the Dutch National Lifesafeboat Day from the KNRM Lifeboat Station in Noordwijk on May 8th. Activity will also take place during the International Lighthouse Weekend in August. PLEASE QSL via the Bureau. For more details see:
PS8/ZV8/ZW8, BRAZIL (LH and IOTA Op!)
Members of the Teresina DX Group and Labre – PI are preparing a DXpedition to the Santa Isabel Island (IOTA SA-025, DIB PI-01) and Pedra do Sal Lighthouse (ARLHS BRA-070, DFB PI-03) on the coast of the state of Piaui in northeastern Brazil, between June 2-6th. Their callsign will be ZW8B. Grid Locator: GI97de. Activity will be on 160-10 meters (SSB, PSK31 and RTTY), including 6 meters, 144 MHz (SSB, FM and CW) and the satellites (SSB, FM and CW): AO-7 (A and B), FO-29, AO-51, VO-52, SO-50, HO-68, SO-67 (if active) and ISS in repeater mode if active. QSL via PS8HF: Milton Lima Ribeiro, Rua Mazerine Cruz, 2673, 64076-040 Teresina – PI, Brazil. Operators mentioned are: Flavio/PS8BBC, Raimundo/PS8DX, Jose/PS8ET, Milton/PS8HF, Nelson/PS8NF, Joao/PS8PY, Luiz/PS8RF and Dalton/PS8TV. Visit the group’s Blog page at:
Members of the Teresina DX Group and Labre – PI are preparing a DXpedition to the Santa Isabel Island (IOTA SA-025, DIB PI-01) and Pedra do Sal Lighthouse (ARLHS BRA-070, DFB PI-03) on the coast of the state of Piaui in northeastern Brazil, between June 2-6th. Their callsign will be ZW8B. Grid Locator: GI97de. Activity will be on 160-10 meters (SSB, PSK31 and RTTY), including 6 meters, 144 MHz (SSB, FM and CW) and the satellites (SSB, FM and CW): AO-7 (A and B), FO-29, AO-51, VO-52, SO-50, HO-68, SO-67 (if active) and ISS in repeater mode if active. QSL via PS8HF: Milton Lima Ribeiro, Rua Mazerine Cruz, 2673, 64076-040 Teresina – PI, Brazil. Operators mentioned are: Flavio/PS8BBC, Raimundo/PS8DX, Jose/PS8ET, Milton/PS8HF, Nelson/PS8NF, Joao/PS8PY, Luiz/PS8RF and Dalton/PS8TV. Visit the group’s Blog page at:
ADDED NOTE: Orlando, PT2OP, informs that he will also activate Santa Isabel Island and two Brazilian lighthouses in separate operations between June 3-7th. Activity will include the following:
ZV8S – Priority operation will be Pedra do Sal Lighthouse (ARLHS BRA-070, DFB PI-03) on the Santa Isabel Island (IOTA SA-025, DIB PI-01), in the Piaui state, northeast of Brazil. The Grid Locator is: GI97de
PS8/PY2TJ – During this trip, Orlando will activate the Luiz Correia Lighthouse (ARLHS BRA-061, DFB PI-02). Its is near/on the mainland. The Grid Locator is: GI97fc. Even though priority is given to activate the Pedra do Sal Lighthouse on Santa Isabel island, he states that he will activate the Luiz Correia Lighthouse when the weather and transportation conditions permit.
QSL ZV8S and PS8/PY2TJ via PT2OP. Orlando mentions that he will be traveling with the Teresina DX Group on this trip. Orlando adds, "We’re Scouts operators and all QSOs will be valid for the BP Award (PR7JP manager) and Diploma Baden-Powell the Radio (manager PY2AA). Also to be valid: IOTA Diploma, Diplomas of ARLHS, DIB Brazilian Islands Award, DFB Brazilians Lighthouses Award, South American Lighthouses Award, in addition to diplomas WAA (such as Brazil), WAB (as Piaui), WAO (such Brazil) and DBDX (as Brasile if worked on 160, 80 or 40m) from the LABRE, PT2AA.
QSL INFO AND NEWS
PIRATE ALERT. Charles, KY4P (ex-S9SS), reports that a station using the callsign S9SS and using the name Charles over the past few days is definitely a pirate.
PIRATE ALERT. Charles, KY4P (ex-S9SS), reports that a station using the callsign S9SS and using the name Charles over the past few days is definitely a pirate.
Logs for the recent Southern Line Islands IOTA DXpedition (T32CI, T32MI, T32SI and T32VI) are now available online at:
QSLS VIA LoTW: 6Y9V, 9V1SV, C37UR, CT1HFS, CT3FN, CW6V, DL4NAC, EA5GPC, HI0IDT, IW3HEL, J38CW, JA3AOP, JA6GCE, OE3DIA, OY9R, RZ3DZF, UA9CGL, V85TX, YO8RAA and ZY0T
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 5H3EE, 9Y4VU, H40FK, PJ6/W6IZT, TX3A, V63T, VU2RBI and XW3DT
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 9A0HQ, 9A4BB, 9A5Y, 9A6IND, 9A73AA, AM5A, DM2008ARDF, EA5DWS, GB0SI, HA1TNX, RZ9OJ, SM5ZBJ, SQ4MP, UA9CDC, UE1CBB and YT3MA
RP3/RP65, RUSSIA
Members of the "Michurinsk Contest Group" will activate the special event stations RP3RQ, RP3RTG, RP65RTK and RP3RZK between May 1-10th (including the "ARI DX" and "CQ-M" Contests). Activity is to celebrate of the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II. If you make contacts with these stations (CIS stations – 15 QSOs, EU stations – 7 QSOs and DX stations 5 QSOs; dupes are valid on different bands) you will receive a full colored award free of charge. QSLs for all stations and award applications are via RN3RQ, by the Bureau, or direct to: Jack Yatskiv, P.O.Box 30, Michurinsk 393760, Russia. Also, Bureau E-mail requests rn3rq@tamb.ru and LoTW are "OK".
Members of the "Michurinsk Contest Group" will activate the special event stations RP3RQ, RP3RTG, RP65RTK and RP3RZK between May 1-10th (including the "ARI DX" and "CQ-M" Contests). Activity is to celebrate of the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II. If you make contacts with these stations (CIS stations – 15 QSOs, EU stations – 7 QSOs and DX stations 5 QSOs; dupes are valid on different bands) you will receive a full colored award free of charge. QSLs for all stations and award applications are via RN3RQ, by the Bureau, or direct to: Jack Yatskiv, P.O.Box 30, Michurinsk 393760, Russia. Also, Bureau E-mail requests rn3rq@tamb.ru and LoTW are "OK".
SILENT KEY
Members of the Northern Ohio DX Association are sad to report that Paul "Tom" Varney, K8PV (ex-KD8V, "King Dog"), became a Silent Key (SK) on Monday, April 26th. Tom’s signal on the air will be surely missed. OPDX and its readers would like to send out our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of K8PV.
Members of the Northern Ohio DX Association are sad to report that Paul "Tom" Varney, K8PV (ex-KD8V, "King Dog"), became a Silent Key (SK) on Monday, April 26th. Tom’s signal on the air will be surely missed. OPDX and its readers would like to send out our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of K8PV.
T8, PALAU
Mike, KM9D (ex-V63MY), is now active as T88CF from Bablomekang Island (OC-009). Length of stay is unknown. Activity over the past weekend has been on 80/30/17 meters CW between 1045-1500z and 2030-2330z. QSL via OM2SA.
Mike, KM9D (ex-V63MY), is now active as T88CF from Bablomekang Island (OC-009). Length of stay is unknown. Activity over the past weekend has been on 80/30/17 meters CW between 1045-1500z and 2030-2330z. QSL via OM2SA.
TC150, TURKEY (Update/LH Activity)
Look for special event station TC150SLH to be active to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Sile Lighthouse between May 1-9th, July 24-25th and August 21-22nd (Lighthouse weekend). A special Sile Lighthouse award will be available. For details on the award go to:
Look for special event station TC150SLH to be active to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Sile Lighthouse between May 1-9th, July 24-25th and August 21-22nd (Lighthouse weekend). A special Sile Lighthouse award will be available. For details on the award go to:
TYRRHENIAN SEA TOUR (IOTA Op!)
Tomi, HA4DX, will take part in a sailing trip on the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea off the western coast of Italy, on a yacht between May 15-22nd. While on the seas, he will operate as HA4DX/mm, otherwise look for him to use the callsigns on the following islands:
May 15th – Elba Island (EU-028); callsign IA5/HA4DX
May 16th – Capraia Island (EU-028); callsign IA5/HA4DX
May 17-18th – Corsica Island (EU-014); callsign TK/HA4DX
May 19th – Giraglia Island (EU-164); callsign TK/HA4DX
May 20th – Elba Island (EU-028); callsign IA5/HA4DX
He will use a TS450SAT and vertical antennas.
Tomi, HA4DX, will take part in a sailing trip on the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea off the western coast of Italy, on a yacht between May 15-22nd. While on the seas, he will operate as HA4DX/mm, otherwise look for him to use the callsigns on the following islands:
May 15th – Elba Island (EU-028); callsign IA5/HA4DX
May 16th – Capraia Island (EU-028); callsign IA5/HA4DX
May 17-18th – Corsica Island (EU-014); callsign TK/HA4DX
May 19th – Giraglia Island (EU-164); callsign TK/HA4DX
May 20th – Elba Island (EU-028); callsign IA5/HA4DX
He will use a TS450SAT and vertical antennas.
UPCOMING SOUTH AFRICAN OPERATIONS
A group of UK operators, who are dedicated enthusiasts and specialists that offer DX Tours and Safaris to Southern Africa, announced the following operations planned for 2010:
Swaziland (3DA) – August / September
Namibia (V5) – October (CQWW DX SSB Contest)
Mozambique (C9) – November (CQWW DX CW Contest)
The group states on their Web page: "We are looking for groups of individuals to participate in these proposed DXpeditions. All tours to include Southern African transfers, accommodations, meals and equipment. Dates to be announced closer to the Events. Final pricing dependant on number in the group." If interested in one of these operations, visit the following Web page for more details:
A group of UK operators, who are dedicated enthusiasts and specialists that offer DX Tours and Safaris to Southern Africa, announced the following operations planned for 2010:
Swaziland (3DA) – August / September
Namibia (V5) – October (CQWW DX SSB Contest)
Mozambique (C9) – November (CQWW DX CW Contest)
The group states on their Web page: "We are looking for groups of individuals to participate in these proposed DXpeditions. All tours to include Southern African transfers, accommodations, meals and equipment. Dates to be announced closer to the Events. Final pricing dependant on number in the group." If interested in one of these operations, visit the following Web page for more details:
V8, BRUNEI
Yoshi, JJ8DEN, is active as V85/JJ8DEN from Brunei (OC-088) until May 10th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, RTTY, PSK31 and JT65A (14076 kHz). Yoshi was also spotted operating as V84PMB from the Brunei Darussalam Amateur Radio Association (BDARA) on Palau Muara Besar (OC-184). QSL both callsign via his home callsign.
Yoshi, JJ8DEN, is active as V85/JJ8DEN from Brunei (OC-088) until May 10th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, RTTY, PSK31 and JT65A (14076 kHz). Yoshi was also spotted operating as V84PMB from the Brunei Darussalam Amateur Radio Association (BDARA) on Palau Muara Besar (OC-184). QSL both callsign via his home callsign.
VK100, AUSTRALIA (Special Event/Award)
A limited issue amateur radio operating award is available to celebrate the 100th year of the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA), the world’s oldest national radio society. To qualify for an award, certificate contact is required with the Centenary of Organized Amateur Radio in Australia special event station VK100WIA. The WIA, through its 130 affiliated radio clubs, will operate a unique and expected to be highly sought after callsign between May 1st and October 31st, 2010. The callsign will also be used in Australia’s capital city, Canberra, where the WIA Annual General Meeting and associated events will be held in May. The unique VK100WIA callsign to be operated on all amateur bands, amateur satellite may be used, but contacts via terrestrial repeaters are not eligible for the award. It is certain to be very popular on air, and this one-off award is expected to also be well sought after. For more details, the rules and picture of the award, visit:
A limited issue amateur radio operating award is available to celebrate the 100th year of the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA), the world’s oldest national radio society. To qualify for an award, certificate contact is required with the Centenary of Organized Amateur Radio in Australia special event station VK100WIA. The WIA, through its 130 affiliated radio clubs, will operate a unique and expected to be highly sought after callsign between May 1st and October 31st, 2010. The callsign will also be used in Australia’s capital city, Canberra, where the WIA Annual General Meeting and associated events will be held in May. The unique VK100WIA callsign to be operated on all amateur bands, amateur satellite may be used, but contacts via terrestrial repeaters are not eligible for the award. It is certain to be very popular on air, and this one-off award is expected to also be well sought after. For more details, the rules and picture of the award, visit:
VK9C, LORD HOWE ISLAND (Update/Callsign Change)
Tomas, VK2CCC (aka LY1F), will be active as VK9LL (not VK9CLH as first announced) between May 24-31st. Activity will be limited to his spare time on 160/80 meters, and he plans to participate in CQ WPX CW Contest (May 29-30th). QSL cards will be available via an "Online QSL Request System" at the following Web page. QSL by other methods such as LoTW and by the Bureau or direct are via VK2CCC. For updates and possibly more details, visit:
Tomas, VK2CCC (aka LY1F), will be active as VK9LL (not VK9CLH as first announced) between May 24-31st. Activity will be limited to his spare time on 160/80 meters, and he plans to participate in CQ WPX CW Contest (May 29-30th). QSL cards will be available via an "Online QSL Request System" at the following Web page. QSL by other methods such as LoTW and by the Bureau or direct are via VK2CCC. For updates and possibly more details, visit:
YJ, VANUATU
John, ZL1GWE, will be active as YJ0AWE from Pango, Port Villa, on Efate Island (IOTA OC-035) until May 9th. Activity will be on 30-10 meters. However, most of his operations have been on 20 meters SSB using a FT-897 and Buddistick. QSL via his home callsign.
John, ZL1GWE, will be active as YJ0AWE from Pango, Port Villa, on Efate Island (IOTA OC-035) until May 9th. Activity will be on 30-10 meters. However, most of his operations have been on 20 meters SSB using a FT-897 and Buddistick. QSL via his home callsign.
YJ, VANUATU
Operators George/HA5UK and Pista/HA5AO will be active as YJ0HA from Efate Island (OC-035) between November 1-15th. Activity is planned for 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK and SSTV modes. More details, like station setup, antennas, etc. will be forthcoming in due time. A Web site is now active at:
Operators George/HA5UK and Pista/HA5AO will be active as YJ0HA from Efate Island (OC-035) between November 1-15th. Activity is planned for 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK and SSTV modes. More details, like station setup, antennas, etc. will be forthcoming in due time. A Web site is now active at:
A survey is available for band and mode needs. Also an online log will be available on this site. QSL via HA5UK, direct, by the Bureau and LoTW.
ZS8M, MARION ISLAND (Update)
Pierre, ZS1HF, on Marion Island (AF-021), has hit the air waves, but as ZS1HF/ZS8 and mainly working South African operators during his work schedule off times. No QSL cards will be issued under the ZS1HF/8 callsign. Pierre informs OPDX that he will activate the ZS8M callsign in the region of May 12-15th, or once the "SA Agulhas" returns to Cape Town. He states,
Pierre, ZS1HF, on Marion Island (AF-021), has hit the air waves, but as ZS1HF/ZS8 and mainly working South African operators during his work schedule off times. No QSL cards will be issued under the ZS1HF/8 callsign. Pierre informs OPDX that he will activate the ZS8M callsign in the region of May 12-15th, or once the "SA Agulhas" returns to Cape Town. He states,
"The base is heavily populated with scientists, researchers, old and new team members. Trying to run a DXpedition under these conditions will be unprofessional."
Pierre has not updated his ZS8M page recently , but check out the "S.A. Weather and Disaster Information Service" (SAWDIS) Web page at:
Pierre has written some info and post pictures of the island and his radio equipment on the above URL.
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