OPDX Bulletin 1014 June 13, 2011

The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1014
BID: $OPDX.1014
June 13, 2011
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, NG3K & ADXO, N4AA & QRZ DX, KH6BZF, N6PSE, W7GJ, K8CX, K8YSE, W8GEX (60m News), K9EL, 2E1EUB, AT International, DL1SBF, DL7MAE & The DX News Letter, DxCoffee.com, DX-World.Net, F5NQL, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, G3TXF, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, JG2GSY, LA4LN, OH2BN, ON5NT, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, Pete's-DX-Newsdesk, RSGB IOTA Web Site, VA3RJ & ICPO, VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) and ZL1AAO for the following DX information.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT
According to the AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 5th-June, through Sunday, 12th-June there were 215 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 3X, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5T, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A2, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C6, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, 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, FP, FR, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HC8, HH, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J3, J6, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KH2, KH4, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OJ0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PJ5, PJ7, PY, PY0T, PZ, R1FJ, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9, T32, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TL, TR, TT, TU, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V3, V4, V5, V8, VE, VK, VK0M, VK9C, VP2M, VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP8/o, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XU, YA, YB, YI, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD9, ZF, ZL, 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).

2M, SCOTLAND (Satellite Op)
Paul, 2E1EUB, will once again be active as 2M1EUB starting July 2nd, for two weeks (depending on the WX). He states that he will be operating from the van again and activating some rare new grid squares. Activity will be from the islands of Harris and Lewis (These islands are located off the coast of western Scotland). Most of the operations will be on the AO-7 bird. Paul states that he will be mobile all over northern Scotland and on the Island of Skye. Watch (QRZ.com) for updates, as well as the AMSAT BB mailing list. A new QSL card will be printed.

3D2/R, ROTUMA
The following press release was sent out by Hrane, YT1AD, on June 8th (edited): "DXpedition to Rotuma as 3D2R -- After many months of careful planning, we are pleased to announce our DXpedition to Rotuma- 3D2R with a large multi-national DXpedition Team. Rotuma is located in the South Pacific Ocean and is #32 on Club Log's most wanted DXCC list.

Hrane Milosevic, YT1AD, has recently visited Fiji and has obtained the license of 3D2R and a landing permit. We have received the Rotuma Island Council's official approval as well as from the Prime Minister's Office.

The team of 19 operators will meet in Fiji on September 24th, and sail to Rotuma with an arrival slated for September 27th. We will be active on all bands and modes from September 27th to October 7th, 2011.

We will focus on the low bands at this time of the year and will make every effort to satisfy the needs of EU operators.

At this time, we are seeking Foundation, Club and Individual Sponsors to help us defray the costs of carrying out this DXpedition. Our official website is:

http://www.yt1ad.info/3d2r/index.html
.... 3D2R Team"

3XY, GUINEA
Operators Georg/DK7LX, Wolf/DL4WK, Sigi/DL7DF, Frank/DL7UFR, Jan/SP3CYY and Leszek/SP3DOI will be active as 3XY1D from Guinea between October 18th and November 1st. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. They plan to have several stations on the air using 5 transceivers (4 x K2, 1 x IC7000), 4 x kW linears, 2 x 18m Lowband Verticals, a 2 element vertical for 40m, a 2 elemet vertical for 30m, a vertical R7 for 40/30/20/17/15/12/10m, 2 Spiderbeams for 20/17/ 15/12/10m, a 5 element Yagi for 6m and some Beverage antennas. One station will be exclusively dedicated to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. QSL via DL7DF, direct or by the Bureau. For more details and updates, visit:

http://www.dl7df.com/3xy1d/index.html

5W, SAMOA (6m EME Op)
Lance, W7GJ, plans to be active as 5W0GJ from the northeast corner of Savai'i Island (Grid AH36un), Samoa, on a 6 meter EME DXpedition during the final week of August. He reports that license and airline tickets are now in hand. Operations will take place between August 23-31st. QSL direct to W7GJ. Complete details and schedule of operation is available at:

http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/Samoa2011.htm

7Q, MALAWAI
Malcolm, GM3TAL, will be active as 7Q7MH during July as part of the "Explorer Scouts" that will go on a "Scottish Scout New Horizons Expedition" and will also be carrying out practical development work at the Malawi National Scout Campsite near Zomba. Although this is not a "DXpedition", look for activity on the upper HF bands (and possibly 6 meters), using CW and SSB. This will be a month long "field day" operation under canvas ­ no towers or comfy resort style shacks and no Internet! More details are expected soon on:

http://www.7q7mh.org

8J1, JAPAN (Date Correction)
Members of the Japan A1 Club will activate the following special callsign until November 30th (not December 31st as reported in OPDX.1013): 8J1MORSE, 8J1MORSE/2, 8J1MORSE/3, ....etc, according to the district from which they are active. Activity is to celebrate 220th anniversary of Samuel Morse's birthday. Operations will be mainly CW, with some SSB (to explain to novices how to join the CW community). Some special awards are also available too. QSL by the Bureau or direct (SAE+IRC) to: 8J1MORSE, 1-14-1-11-B Yoshino, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, 461-0027, JAPAN. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW as well. For more details, the English rules and information are available at:

http://8j1morse.a1tokai.net -or- http://8j1morse.blogspot.com

DXCC NEWS
Bill Moore, NC1L, Awards Branch Manager, reports that the following are approved for DXCC credit:

TJ9PF ­ Cameroon; 2011 Operation. Special Note: "We have been notified that the TJ9PF QSL labels have been printed with the year 2001 instead of 2011. This is a known software bug that has been fixed. Regardless, we do not believe the integrity of the TJ9PF logs or operation are affected by this printing error. Also, the TJ9PF logs have now been uploaded to LoTW, providing a primary source of QSO confirmations. We will add instructions to the DXCC system internally to note this operation's correct year. No one wants to promote the wasting of resources to reprint labels or cards, or to require resending of cards to fix an error which has little effect on the program. DXCC will accept TJ9PF QSLs showing the date as 2001.

VK0KEV ­ Macquarie Island; 2011 Operation. If you’ve had this operation rejected in a recent application please send a note to dxcc@arrl.org . You can verify the update to your record either by checking your LoTW account, or, you’ll see a change in the live daily listing on the DXCC web site.

E51, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS (E51AAO operation)
Bruce, ZL1AAO, informs OPDX (edited):
"I am preparing for some part-time DX operation/holiday-style from Rarotonga (OC-013), Cook Islands. The above callsign is available and has been promised to me (Pick up the license on arrival). I will be promoting my activity through DX groups and local radio clubs/groups. I will be on the island for 10 days from August 19-28th. The property I am staying at is located on Muri beach, a popular resort area. It will be our first visit to Rarotonga, so the usual tourist activities will be on the agenda with radio number two on my itinerary. Anyone who has been there before and can give helpful advice will be much appreciated. E-mail me at: bruce.steel@paradise.net.nz ...."

EF8, CANARY ISLANDS
Look for EF8M from Santa Maria de Guia, Las Palmas Gran Canaria (AF-004, DIE S-005, WLOTA L 0969), to be on the air during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st) as a Multi-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. Operators mentioned are Valery/RD3A, Juan/EA8CAC and Alex/UA5C. QSL via UA3DX.

FS, FRENCH ST. MARTIN (Attempt #2 - Refer to OPDX.1013)
John, K9EL, will once again be active as FS/K9EL from French St. Martin (NA-105, DIFO FS-001, WLOTA 0383, Grid Loc. FK88) between June 20th and July 3rd. The first week will be limited due to family vacation, but the second week will be devoted to operating. John will be using an IC7000 and verticals for 80-10 meters and a 3 element yagi for 6m. He will be operating on CW, SSB and some RTTY. QSL via his home callsign. LoTW updates will be done upon his return home. John may do some 6m operations from PJ7 depending on demand and conditions.

GJ, JERSEY
Members of the Bristol Contest Group will be active as GJ6YB/P from Jersey (EU-013) between June 17-19th. Activity will be during the IARU 50MHz Contest. Operators mentioned are Robin/G3TKF, Pete/G4CLA, Matt/M0MAT, Alan/G3XSV, Steve/G3ZVW, Neil/EI3JE, Andy/M1EBV, Geoff/G4FKA and Ian/G4FSU. QSL via G3SWH. For more details, see the Bristol Contest Group Web page at:

http://gj6yb.org

HB0, LIECHTENSTEIN
Operators Matthias/DL4ML, Jochen/DG1SFJ, Guenther/ DJ8KI and Manfred/DL4MP will be active as HB0/homecall from Liechtenstein between June 18-21st. Activity will be on all HF bands including 30/17/12m, and also on 6 and 2 meters during Sporadic E propagation. Their location is near Steg at 1400m ASL (Grid Loc. JN47tc). QSL via their home callsigns, by the Bureau or direct using the (QRZ.com) address.

IOTA DXPEDITION (Reminder)
Just a reminder that the MS0INT Team (Col/ MM0NDX [team leader], Christian/EA3NT, Ramon/EA3OR, Raul/EA5KA, Stan/ EI6DX, Vincent/F4BKV and Simon/IZ7ATN] will activate IOTAs EU-010, EU-059 and EU-111 between June 14-20th. See OPDX.1011 for details. All QSL requests for MS0INT and MS0INT/p go via M0URX. All QSL requests for MM/(homecall) are via RX3RC. For updates and more details, watch:

http://ms0int.com

IOTA NEWS
AS-066. Members of the Vladivostok Contest Club will be active as RW0MM/p from Reyneke Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st) as a Multi-Op/Island/DXpedition entry. QSL via RW0MM.

EU-007. Operators Adam/EI5JQ, Bronel/EI4JZ, Ark/EI9KC and Jerzy/SQ7JT will be active as EJ0PL from Great Blasket Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st). QSL via EI5JQ.

EU-010. Bob, G0BUX, will be active as GM0BUX/P from North Uist Island between now and June 17th. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB and PSK31. QSL via his home callsign.

EU-017. Alex, IK8YFU, will be active as ID9/IK8YFU from Stromboli Island between July 23-30th. Activity will be on 40-6 meters. QSL via IK8YFU. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW.

EU-052. A multi-team of 7 experienced operators will be active as J48O from the very rare Othonoi Islet (GIOTA INS-045) between June 17-25th. Activity will also include operations from the Kastri Lighthouse (9 days at Lighthouse) on the island. They plan to set up 5 stations on the island. Activity will be on 160-2 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes (RTTY/PSK). Focus on 6 meters for intercontinental QSOs using 2 different directional antennas and also on 2 meters with a 8 element QUAD and 11 element yagi. Operators mentioned are Giannis/SV2FPU (Team leader and QSL Manager), Thomas/SV2CLJ, Savas/SV2AEL, Giannis (John)/SV2HXV, Marios/SV2HXR, Dimitris/SV2YC and Andy/ IK0EFR. Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1823, 3503, 7003, 10105, 14003, 18073, 21003, 24893, 28003, 50093 and 144053 kHz
SSB - 1843, 3799, 7060/7160, 14260, 18160, 21260, 24960, 28460, 50160 and 144303 kHz
DIGI - 1841, 3581, 7041, 10141, 14081, 18101, 21081, 24921, 28111, 50201 and 144138 kHz
For more details, visit the J48O Web site at: http://www.j48o.com
For further information about "Greek Islands On The Air" - the GIOTA Web page is at: http://www.greekiota.gr

EU-170. Operators Ivo/9A1AA, 9A3BMR, Alen/9A3MA, Rolando/9A3MR and Zrinko/DK8ZZ will be active as 9A1CKL from Zirje Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st) as a Multi-Op entry. QSL via DK8ZZ direct.

EU-170. Daniel, DK3CH, will be active as 9A/DK3CH from Dugi Otok Island between July 28th and August 10th. Activity will include the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st). QSL via his home call sign.

NA-009. NA-009. Sarah, NQ6K, is expected/planning to be active as NQ6K/VY0 from Devon Island (with possible side trips to Beechy and Cornwallis Island) while working there for NASA for three weeks beginning late June/early July. Devon Island is the world's largest uninhabited island, roughly the size of Vermont (and Scotland). She is a veteran of three scientific expeditions there in 2008, 2009 and 2010, and has done some emergency communications there, but has not operated on HF from there yet! See her detailed Web page at:

http://findatlantis.com/wiki/index.php/Devon_Island_2011_DXpedition

NA-193. Operators John/VE8EV and Gerry/VE8GER will be active as XK1T from Tent Island, Yukon (new one for CISA) between June 15-19th. Activity will be mostly SSB on 20 meters but some operations on CW and satellite are also likely. Also, some operations may take place on 30/17/15m. QSL via VE8EV. For updates, watch John's Blog page at: http://ve8ev.blogspot.com

OC-142. Operators Andrew/VK4NM and Peter/VK4LAT will be active as VK4MM/P from Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia, between July 29th and August 1st. Activity will include the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st). QSL via M0OXO direct.

OC-156. Dmitriy, RW6AML, will be active as 3D2ML from Waya Island, Fiji, between July 6-17th. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign.

K8CX'S 2011 DAYTON HAMVENTION PHOTO GALLERY
Tom's, K8CX, 2011 Dayton Photo Gallery is now up at: http://hamgallery.com/dayton2011/ This is Tom's 15th consecutive year for the gallery, and it contains 254 photos taken at Crowne Plaza at various events and hospitality suites. You may submit your own Dayton photos to be included in this gallery. Please read the guidelines listed on the top of the gallery page. There is also an interesting Dayton Hamvention history link on top of this page.

KH6BZF PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (June 13-19th)

 Jun  13    HN          SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS
 Jun  14    AN          --------------------
 Jun  15    AN          BN - Below Normal
 Jun  16    AN          AN - Above Normal/Geomagnetic Level is QUIET
 Jun  17    AN          LN - Low Normal
 Jun  18    AN          HN - High Normal/Geomagnetic Level is UNSETTLED
 Jun  19    AN          DIS  - Disturbed
                        VDIS - Very Disturbed

   GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
   ---------------------
   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
LJ2, NORWAY
Members of the "Veteran Club of the Signals Soldiers of the Norwegian Armed Forces" will activate the historical callsign LJ2T again from "The Signals Museum of the Norwegian Armed Forces" near Lillehammer between June 30th and July 3rd. Activity will be on all bands between 160m and 70cm using CW, SSB, FM and the Digital modes. Like last year, there are plans for activity on 4 meters (70 MHz) from this QTH locator JP51ED. QSL via LA5EAA. For more info, see:
http://www.qrz.com/db/LJ2T

MU, GUERNSEY
Members of the Dutch Contest and Expedition team (PA6Z) will be active as MU/PA6Z from Guernsey (EU-114) between October 23-30th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW and SSB. Operators mentioned are Marcel/PA9M, Frank/PA4N, Jelmer/PA5R, Dervin/PD9DX, Arbo/PH0AS, Arend/PA2AWU and Dick PA4VHF. QSL via PA9M, direct or by the Bureau.

OJ0, MARKET REEF
After the activity by the OJ0B team this past weekend, look for Harri, OH6VM/OH0VM, one of the lighthouse keepers, to follow the OJ0B group for another week as OJ0VM using the beam that the OJ0B team installed. QSL OJ0B via OH2BH and OJ0VM via OH6VM. See pictures of the lighthouse and beam on QRZ.com (under OJ0VM).

PY0F, FERNANDO DE NORONHA
Marcelo, PY2FN, will be active as PY0FO from Fernando de Noronha (SA-003) between July 2-9th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters CW only. Suggested frequencies are: 1814, 3514, 7014, 10114, 14014, 18084, 21014, 24894, 28014 and 50094 kHz. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW. Visit Marcelo's Web site at:

http://www.py0fo.com.br

QSL INFO AND NEWS

  QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (dated June 12th)
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  5T0JL via ON8RA      GB5OVE via G3VER               R3XX/3 via RW3XZ
  A41OO via NI5DX      GX0SCR/P via G4APL             SD7SUB via SM7EYO
  AJ2L/KH2 via JI3QBQ  GX4HRC/A via G3SVK             SM/DL1RNW via DL1RNW
  AY5F via LU5FC       GX4KPT/P via M0DOL             SM/OH5LID via OH5LID
  BD7ANX via BA4EG     HF25BPK via SP7PCZ             SN0WFF via SP5X
  CN2RN via F8FGU      HP1/IQ6CC via IZ4SUC           SN10ISO via SP9KJU
  DL/SQ5AWR via SQ5AWR IA5/IZ5HSK via IZ5HSK          SV0XCC/9 via LZ1YE
  DW8BXU via JF1LZQ    IQ9UM via IT9UMH (direct/eQSL.cc) SV1/LZ1JZ via LZ1JZ
  EA6/DK5IR via DK5IR  IS0/IT9HUV via IT9DQM          SV8/DK3SJ/P via DK3SJ
  EE5CYI via EC5CYI    KH2/JF2CRP via JF2CRP          TK/DC3VW via DC3VW
  EE5DM via EA5DM      LZ20HR via LZ1YE               TK/DC3WP via DC3WP
  EE5FL via EA5FL      LZ1016WIW via LZ1KZA           TM2RHC via F4EUN
  EE5HAB via EA5HAB    M0/RK3DT via RK3DT             TM5BBC via F2UW
  EE5KB via EA5KB      MS0RSD via M0URX               UQ40I via UN7IT
  EE7E via EA7IZJ      MW0OXO/P via M3ZYZ             UR4MKY via UR9MC
  EG1DN via EB1CAM     OJ0VM via OH6VM                UV0I via UR5IFX
  EG5FUV via EA5KB     OK1KIG via OK1AR               V47DA via DL1DA
  EG7YFI via EA7NL     ON1815NAP via ON4CMR           VE7/K6VVA via N6AWD
  EG8LP via EA8URL     OZ1GML via OZ1GML (direct)     VK2HSL/BV2 via VK2HSL
  EH1EPC via EC1AAC    OZ1RDP via DL9BCP              VR2KF via JH1OGX
  EM7MFF via US1MM     PA05FOX via PD1WAT             W2W via K3NEM
  EM44U via UT7UT      PA99RD via PA-Bureau           XE2S via WD9EWK
  F/DF3FS via DF3FS    PY6/PY1JR via PU1KGG           YT0EPC via YT7WA
QSL KH6BB via K1EA/KH6. Activity from the DD-6 USS Missouri Battleship.

QSL OJ0B via OH2BH. Operators Martti/OH2BH, Pertti/OH2PM and Pekka/OH2TA were active this past weekend for three days to finalize the semi-permanent antenna installation and to test Market Reef’s new power plant.

QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 6V6U, DK2OY, EA1DR, EI4HQ, OE6MBG, PJ4/K4IQJ, PJ4A, II9T, J39BS, JS2LGN, PY2MTS, TJ9PF, V44KAI, VP8ORK, VY2TT, XE2S, YV200D and ZA1A

QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 3D2DX, 4A4A, 5R8HL, 9H1PS, 9N7DX, 9Y4D, AH0/AB2RF, C56FR, CE2/CX1EK, EX2F, HV4NAC, J7A, KH8/AI5P, MJ/K3PLV, P29TL, S51V, S9DX, SM3EVR, SV5/G0SGB/p, UK8GKW, UK8QQ, UK8VA, VP8ORK, VU4PB, XU7ZDLH, ZD7FT and ZS8M

QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 4T0I, 6V7O, CU3CC, DP1POL, FY/IW1BND, VP8YLE and Z21LS

ST0, SOUTHERN SUDAN
The following press release (Bulletin #3) was sent out on June 6th (edited): "DXpedition to Southern Sudan -- The Intrepid-DX Group and the DX Friends/Tifariti Gang continues to move forward with our plans to activate the new country of Southern Sudan with a large multi- national DXpedition.

We have held several successful meetings with representatives of the Government of Southern Sudan. We have been issued an amateur radio license for the purpose of this DXpedition. The Government of South Sudan is very supportive of our plans to visit Juba and to help them celebrate the birth of their new country.

The Government of South Sudan will declare their independence from Sudan on July 9th, 2011. They have applied to the UN for admission as a member state. The UN General Assembly and Security Council will vote on the matter in the weeks following the declaration of independence.

While there have been attacks and fighting in the disputed border region of Abyei, these issues are not expected to derail the emergence of this new country.

We plan to be in the new capital of Juba and to be ready to start our DXpedition upon admission by the UN. We will have 18 operators operating 24X7 on seven active stations.

At this time, we are seeking Foundation, Club and Individual Sponsors to help us defray the costs of carrying out this DXpedition.
Our official website is

http://www.dxfriends.com/SouthernSudan2011/

Thank you,
The Intrepid-DX Group and The DX Friends.
http://www.dxfriends.com/
http://www.intrepid-dx.com/ "

T8, PALAU
Nao, JK1FNL, will once again be active as T88NA from Palau (OC-009) between June 18-20th. QSL via his home callsign.

TO5, MARTINIQUE (NA-107)
Al, F5VHJ, will once again be active as TO5A, during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 29-30th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/ High-Power entry. QSL via F5VHJ, direct or by the Bureau. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW.

ZC4, U.K. SOV. BASE AREAS ON CYPRUS
Reports indicate that Mike, KF6RCP, is currently on holiday/vacation on the U.K. Sovereign Base Areas on Cyprus and is active as ZC4MIS for the next four months. Activity is mainly on the beach using a FT-817ND with a LDG Z817 tuner and a Buddistick. His operations will be mainly on 20 meters using SSB and the Digital modes PSK31 and JT65. See his set up on QRZ.com. Skeds are available by E-mailing him at: kf6rcp at gmail.com
QSL via KF6RCP. QSL also via LoTW or eQSL.

ZD7, ST. HELENA
Nigel, G3TXF, will be active as ZD7XF from St. Helena (AF-022) between June 22-30th. Activity will be from the QTH of Barrie, ZD7MY, which is at 1200 ft. ASL and has an excellent take-off to the north. Operations will be mainly on the HF bands using CW. Nigel plans to take antennas for 160/80m as well as for 6m. QSL via his home callsign. Nigel mentions that there will not be any Internet access in the shack (nor is there any mobile phone service on the island). However, logs will be uploaded to both LoTW and ClubLog whenever practical. For more details on Nigel's ZD7XF operation, visit his Web page at:

http://www.g3txf.com/dxtrip/ZD7XF/ZD7.html

ZL8X DXPEDITION BOOK AVAILABLE
It was announced this past week that a ZL8X book is available and it is a "must for every serious DXer who wants to see more details about ZL8X operation from down under, from the Kermadec Islands. This unique photo book contains a bunch of pictures from the beginning of the adventure till the last sunset. It also includes a detailed map of their camps and over 140 colorful pictures. For more details, go to:

http://www.kermadec.de/fotobook/index.php
ADDED UPDATES: For more details about the ZL8X:
* Status of QSL card mailing
* DXpedition Of The Year
* Presentation in Friedrichshafen
See the Web page at: http://www.kermadec.de

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