The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1521
BID: $OPDX.1521
June 28, 2021
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written/Sent from Strongsville, Ohio
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, the AB5K's AR Cluster
Networks, NJ1Q & W1AW, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily DX, W4VQ, W5JON,
K6ICS, K8CX, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m DX News, W9EWZ, DL1SBF, DL7UXG & The DX
News Letter, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, F8FKJ,
I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, International DX Press, S58MU, Sixitalia
Weekly, and VA3RJ & ICPO for the following DX information.
"Celebrating 30+ years (March 1991) of FREE DX News"
"Could this be the final year???"
*** SPECIAL NOTE FROM EDITOR KB8NW: There will NOT be a bulletin on July
5th. My grand kids are in town and they are my first priority. However,
if I receive any special announcements I will send them out. PLEASE
continue to send me your DX information (You never know what I might
do while having fun with the grand kids).
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 20th/June, through Sunday, 27th/June there were 204
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3DA, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O,
4S, 4U1U, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5T, 5U, 5V, 5W, 5Z, 6Y, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G,
9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9V, 9Y, A2, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C6,
CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL, DU, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6,
EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EP, ER, ES, EU, EX, F, FG, FK, FM, FP, FR, FS, FY, G,
GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HZ,
I, IS, J2, J3, J6, J7, JA, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, 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, PY, PZ, S0, S2, S5, S7, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV,
SV5, SV9, T2, T7, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TN, TR, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN,
UR, V3, V4, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2E, VP5, VP8, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XT, XW,
YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z3, Z6, Z8, ZA, ZB, 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".
13 COLONIES (Special Event). Once again the annual (the 13th) "13 Colonies
Special Event" will take place between 1300z, July 1st and 0400z July 8th.
New since 2015, the 13 Colonies have added another new French sister event
station. The new bonus station is TM13COL from France (ops. Didier/F5OGL,
Alain/F6FET, Alain/F5RMK and Didier/F5MNH). Also, the other foreign bonus
station GB13COL will operate from Durham, England. The third bonus station
is WM3PEN, and the 13 Colonies certificate will have a Liberty Bell added
to it for a contact with this station. There should be at least two stations
from each of the 13 colonies on the air, as well as Super contest stations,
multi-operator Club stations and OM and XYL teams. The U.S. original 13
colonies are CT-DE-GA-MA-MD-NC-NH-NJ-NY-PA-RI-SC-VA. The special events
stations mentioned are: K2A (NY), K2B (VA), K2C (RI), K2D (CT), K2E (DE),
K2F (MD), K2G (GA), K2H (MA), K2I (NJ), K2J (NC), K2K (NH), K2L (SC), and
K2M (PA). All HF bands will be in play including the WARC bands with the
exception of 60 meters. 2 meters and 6 meter simplex are encouraged.
All modes of operation should be represented - SSB, CW, RTTY, Digital,
and the Satellites. The mode of operation is up to the individual colony
state station.
The theme this year is the "Tall Sailing Ships of the revolution period".
The certificate is adorned with tall ships, and each of the State QSL
cards will also have a significant tall ship on it! The certificate is
printed on heavy card stock. Stations working one state or as many as
all 16, will be eligible for the certificate. A "Clean Sweep" indicator
will be affixed for those lucky enough to work all 16. A special endorse-
ment will be attached for stations contacting their sister operation,
WM3PEN, in Philadelphia, PA, where independence was declared. All certi-
ficate requests go to KU2US and QSL card requests to each state's QSL
Manager.
For more details on the stations, suggested frequencies, QSL info and
how to obtain the special certificate, see: http://www.13colonies.us
All Short Wave Listeners (SWL), you can also qualify for the certificate.
2021 VIRTUAL DAYTON PHOTO GALLERY. Tom Roscoe, K8CX, reports, "Because of
the Covid-19 pandemic, there wasn't a Dayton Hamvention again this year.
I usually take many photos there and post them on Hamgallery. This year
the Dayton Hospitality suites, Contest University, Dayton Forums, and DX
Hall of Fame went virtual. I took 181 screen-shots of all the virtual
events and posted them on Hamgallery at: http://hamgallery.com/dayton2021/"
8N7, JAPAN (Special Event). Members of the Sendai Tuning DX Club (JH7YES)
will activate the special event callsign 8N7SPORT between July 1st and
October 31st. Activity is a "Special Memorial Bureau -- To build physical
strength outdoors and compete with the new Corona Train your body both
physically and mentally 'Good luck Japan!!' -- Japan be strong -- It is
a feeling to support." Operations will be on various HF bands but mainly
40 meters SSB. There are no digital (FT8) communication scheduled. QSL
via the Bureau or direct. NO eQSL or LoTW. For more details, see QRZ.com
or the Sendai Tuning DX Club Web page at: https://jh7yes.jimdosite.com
9A, CROATIA. Adrian "ADI", YO3HJV, will be active as 9A/YO3HJV mostly
from Dubrovnik between July 3-5th. Activity will be on CW and SSB using
20 watts with a Xiegu G90 into a small base load tapped coil antenna or
possibly a MP-1 antenna. Adi states, "As for CW, I am a beginner, please
be patient, I am doing my best!" QSL via YO3HJV.
9V, SINGAPORE. Shuichi, JA0DKL, is currently active as 9V1SH from Singapore
(AS-019, WW Loc. OJ11xh). His length of stay is not known. Activity will
be on various HF bands. QSL via LoTW or eQSL.
CW60, URUGUAY (Special Event). Look for special event station CW60ATS
to be active between July 1st and December 31st, to celebrate the 60th
anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS). QSL via LoTW, eQSL
and ClubLog.
EG8, CANARY ISLANDS (Special Event). Special event station EG8VCAN is now
active until July 18th, to support the Volcanes de Canarias (VCAN) award.
QSL via EA8URA. For more details, see: https://diplomavcan.blogspot.com
EM60, UKRAINE (Special Event). Look for special event station EM60KTS
to be active between July 1st and December 31st, to celebrate the 60th
anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS). QSL via IK2DUW and
ClubLog.
FS, ST. MARTIN. After his St. Kitts (V4) operation [see below], John,
W5JON/V47JA, will be going to St. Martin between October 19-23rd, and
be active as FS/W5JON. His radio equipment is a Yaesu FT-891, Elecraft
KPA-500 Amplifier and dipoles. Activity will be on 40-6 meters using
SSB and FT8. ALL QSLs go to W5JON direct or via LoTW. NO Bureau QSLs.
IOTA NEWS. The following are IOTA operations that were active this past
week between June 21-26th (as per the DXCluster):
IOTA Callsign Island/GROUP Bands/Modes
------ ---------- ------------- ------------
AF-004 EA8CWA CANARY 17m; SSB
AF-014 CT3IQ MADEIRA 20m; SSB
AF-014 CT3NG MADEIRA 17m; SSB
AF-016 FR4UA REUNION 17m; CW
AF-018 IH9YMC PANTELLERIA 15m; CW
AF-019 IG9ITO PELAGIE 40/20m; SSB
AF-022 ZD7BG ST HELENA 17m; CW
AF-024 S79KW INNER 20m; SSB
AS-004 5B4AIX CYPRUS 17/12m; SSB
AS-004 5B4VL CYPRUS 17m; SSB
AS-007 8N0OLP HONSHU 17m; CW
AS-007 JF1LMB HONSHU 17m; FT8
AS-007 JG1OUT HONSHU 20m; SSB
AS-007 JH3NGD HONSHU 17m; SSB
AS-007 JR7TKG HONSHU 17m; SSB
AS-017 JR6YAA OKINAWA 30m; FT8
AS-030 JQ1CJK/P IWO 10m; FT8
AS-032 JR6INO OSUMI 17m; FT8
AS-043 JR0UIU/1 Aoga 80/40/20m; CW/FT8
AS-047 JS6TWW Minami Daito 10m; SSB
AS-076 JA5AQC SHIKOKU 17m; FT4
AS-147 JA8COE/8 Yagishiri 20/17m; SSB/FT8
AS-200 JI3DST/5 Shodo 20/17m; CW/FT8
AS-201 TA0TA SEA OF MARMARA 20m; SSB
EU-004 EC6FK BALEARIC 20m; SSB
EU-005 GW3UZS GREAT BRITAIN 17m; SSB
EU-005 M0KPD/M GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 M3FON GREAT BRITAIN 17m; FT8
EU-009 GM8OFQ ORKNEY 40/20m; SSB
EU-015 SV9ANK CRETE 20m; SSB
EU-016 9A10FF Lastovo 30/20m; CW/FT8
EU-020 SM1ALH GOTLAND COUNTY 20m; SSB
EU-021 TF2MSN ICELAND 20m; SSB
EU-024 IS0GGA SARDINIA 17m; SSB
EU-025 IT9JAV SICILY 40m; SSB
EU-025 IT9GSZ SICILY 17m; SSB
EU-026 JW7QIA SPITSBERGEN 40/20m; FT8
EU-028 IA5/IK2GRO Elba 20m; SSB
EU-028 IA5/IK6QON Elba 40/30/20m; CW
EU-030 OZ8IE/P BORNHOLM 40m; SSB
EU-031 IC8AIK CAMPANIA REGION 17m; FT8
EU-032 F1HOM/P POITOU-CHARENTES REGION 40m; SSB
EU-050 IL7/IK4YCQ TREMITI 20m; SSB
EU-050 IL7/IZ5IUY TREMITI 40m; SSB
EU-054 IF9A FAVIGNANA 20m; SSB
EU-076 LB5HI LOFOTEN 20m; FT4
EU-114 MU0GSY GUERNSEY 15m; SSB
EU-115 EI2HI IRELAND 17m; SSB
EU-115 EI4IB IRELAND 12m; SSB
EU-131 IK3PQH/P VENETO REGION 40/20m; SSB
EU-180 R24NEW Bakal'skiy 30/20/17/12/10m; CW/FT8/FT4
EU-180 UA6MF/P Bakal'skiy 40/17/15/10m; CW/SSB
EU-182 RO7C BLACK SEA COAST 20m; SSB
NA-002 VP5MA PROVIDENCIA 30m; FT8
NA-018 OX3HI GREENLAND 15m; FT8
NA-027 VO1CH NEWFOUNDLAND 20m; SSB
NA-037 KL7FBI Shemya 20m; SSB
NA-096 HI95RCD HISPANIOLA 40m; SSB
NA-097 6Y5HN JAMAICA 17m; FT8
NA-099 WP4RJO PUERTO RICO 15m; FT8
NA-102 FG4SO GUADELOUPE 20m; SSB
NA-112 N4YFD NORTH CAROLINA STATE WEST 10m; FT8
NA-135 XE3BGM CAMPECHE STATE 40m; SSB
NA-144 KD7WPJ CALIFORNIA STATE SOUTH 20m; CW
OC-001 VK2BY Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK6IR Australia 20m; SSB
OC-016 3D2AG VITI LEVU AND VANUA LEVU 17m; FT8
OC-021 YB0AZ JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-022 7D9BA Lembongan 40/20/15m; CW/SSB
OC-028 V73NS RALIK CHAIN 20m; CW
OC-032 FK8HA NEW CALEDONIA 10ml FT8
OC-036 ZL1MRC North 20m; SSB
OC-086 KH0W Saipan 20m; CW
OC-161 YB6RMT NIAS AND BATU 20m; FT8
OC-209 YB8UTI TALAUD 30m; FT8
SA-002 VP8LP FALKLAND 20m; SSB
SA-011 9Z4Y TRINIDAD 20m; CW
** Thanks to the individuals who put the island/group and mode
on their QSNs on their PacketCluster reports. The format we
suggest is "Mode/IOTA#/Island or Group" (ex. FT8/OC-146/Celebes).
AS-100. A team of operators will be active as 4X100AI from Achziv
Islands (Israel) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th).
Also, look for activity outside of the contest on FT8 and
the QO-100 satellite. QSL via LoTW or eQSL.
EU-008. Bill, GM3ZRT, will be active as GM7A from the Isle of Skye,
Scotland, during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th). QSL
via LoTW. GM7A is a contest callsign of the Kilmarnock and
Loudoun ARC (GM0ADX).
EU-039. Operators Christian/ON1BN and Eddy/ON6EF will be active as
F/ON1BN/P and F/ON6EF/P, respectively, from Chausey Island
during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th). Activity will be
on 40-10 meters. QSL via their home callsigns, direct, by the
Bureau or eQSL. NO LoTW.
EU-052. Operators Spiros/SV8CW and Norbert/OM6NM will be active as
SV8CS from Zante Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July
24-25th) as a Multi-1 or 2 entry. QSL via SV8CS.
EU-088. Operators Georg/DJ6GI and Alex/DD5ZZ will be active as 5P6G
from Lesu Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th)
as a Multi-Single/Island-DXpedition/High-Power entry. They
will use 2x Expert 1.3k amps, into a Hexbeam and verticals.
QSL via DD5ZZ. ADDED NOTE: They looking for 1-2 more operators.
EU-153. Russian operators will be active as RI1OZ from Zhizhgin Island
(in the Arkhangelsk Region) during RSGB IOTA Contest. Complete
details will be forthcoming. QSLs via RN1ON, direct, by the
Bureau or ClubLog's OQRS.
EU-174. Gabi, HA1YA, will be active as SW8YA from Thassos Island
during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th) as a Single-Op/
CW-Mode/12-Hrs/Low-Power entry. QSL via his home callsign
direct.
NA-037. Fred, KB4DMQ, continues to be active as KL7FBI from Shemya
Island until July 13th. Activity is limited to his spare time.
Watch between 0400-0600z on 20 meters. QSL Manager is John,
AA0NN, or send direct to KB4DMQ. There is some interesting
details about the island and its history on QRZ.com.
NA-039/ The KL7RRC Kiska (NA-070) and Adak (NA-039) Islands IOTA
NA-070. Expedition by the Russian Robinson Club (RRC) will start
this week (between June 30th and July 17th). For complete
details read OPDX.1519. Also, see their Web and FaceBook
page at: https://na-234.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3883601621756560
PLEASE NOTE: Since the Webmasters of the new have
decided NOT to post or dedicate a Web page to announce upcoming IOTA
operations, PLEASE send your IOTA operations information to the OPDX,
and we will post it here in an upcoming bulletin......
J2, DJIBOUTI (Update). Jeje, F8FKJ, will be active as J20EE from Djibouti
City (WW Loc. LK11NN ) sometime during June-July (no specific dates
announced yet). He informs OPDX that his activity will be on 20/18 meters
using CW, SSB and FT8. Jeje states that he will "take a very small station
that I can put it in my backpack." Equipment is a FT450d w/100w into
antennas loop 21m (he is looking for a better antenna and more band).
Updated QSL info is via F4DXW direct only. Watch QRZ.com for updates.
JW, SVALBARD. Tom, OH6VDA/LA6VDA, will once again be active as JW6VDA
from the JW5E club station (http://jw5e.com/) in Longyearbyen (JQ78tf)
on Spitsbergen Island (EU-026) between October 12th and November 1st.
Activity will be holiday style on various HF bands using SSB and FT8/FT4.
QSL via LoTW, eQSL, ClubLog's OQRS or QRZ.com log. Bureau cards via LA6VDA.
KH7, HAWAII. Jim, N6TJ, will be active as KH7M from the Pu'u O'o Radio
Club station during the CQWW DX SSB (October 30-31st) and CQWW DX CW
(November 27-28th) Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry.
QSL via LoTW or direct to either I0MWI (world-wide) or KH6ZM (stateside).
MDXC PRESENTATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. Bob Urban, W9EWZ, President of the
Madison DX Club, sent out the following announcement: For those who might
have missed the excellent presentation (on June 8th), "Modes of Propagation
on 6 Meters," by Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA, the complete program video is
now available on the Madison DX Club's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbOR4kFlf2JgMuGVx5pKNYg/videos
OA7, PERU. Alex, DD5ZZ, will be active as OA7/DD5ZZ from the Cusco region
in Peru between July 30th and September 17th. Activity will be on various
HF bands (40-10m) using SSB and FT8/FT4, maybe some CW, with High-Power
into wire antennas. He mentions that he "might" use the callsign OA7/5P6G
in the WAE CW/SSB (August 14-15th and September 11-12th) and the WW Digi
DX (August 28-29th) Contests. QSL via DD5ZZ, ClubLog's OQRS or LoTW.
OJ0, MARKET REEF (Reminder). Henri, OH3JR, will once again be active as
OJ0JR from Market Reef (EU-053) between June 27th and July 4th. Activity
will be focused on 6m using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via his home callsign.
OJ0, MARKET REEF (Reminder). Pertti, OG2M, will be active as OJ0MR from
Market Reef (EU-053) between June 27th and July 4th. Activity will be
focused on 6m using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via OG2M, direct or LoTW
(preferred).
OZ, DENMARK. Bernd, DL9LBR, will once again be active as OZ/DL9LBR, but
this time from Blåvand between August 21-28th. Activity will be on 80/
40/20/15/10 meters using CW. QSL via the DARC Bureau.
PJ5, ST. EUSTATIUS (Update/Change). After his St. Kitts (V4) [see below]
and St. Martin (FS) operations [see above], John, W5JON/V47JA, will be
going to St. Eustatius between October 24th and November 1st, and be
active as PJ5/W5JON. His radio equipment is a Yaesu FT-891, Elecraft
KPA-500 Amplifier and dipoles. Activity will be on 40-6 meters using
SSB and FT8. ALL QSLs go to W5JON direct or via LoTW. NO Bureau QSLs.
PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (June 28th-July 4th).......
Jun/28th AN Jul/01st AN Jul/03rd LN
Jun 29th LN Jul/02nd LN Jul/04th BN
Jun/30th LN
SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
------------------------------------------------------
NORMALITY GEOMAG K Values Alpha
----------------- ------ -------- ------
AN - Above Normal Quiet K=0-1 0-7
HN - High Normal Unsettled K=2 8-15
LN - Low Normal Active K=3 16-29
BN - Below Normal Minor Storm K=4 30-49
DIS - Disturbed Major Storm K=5 50-99
VRY DIS - Very Disturbed Severe Storm K=6-9 100-400
Meanwhile, check out the following Web sites for propagation:
* VOACAP predication Web page at: http://www.voacap.com/hf
and http://www.voacap.com/prediction.html
* DX.QSL.NET Propagation page: https://dx.qsl.net/propagation
* A daily HF radio wave propagation forecast can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/thomasfranklingiellaw4hm
* SolarHam Web page: http://www.solarham.net
* Radio Propagation/Space Weather/Sunspot Cycle Information at:
http://sunspotwatch.com
* Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) & National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Adminisration (NOAA):
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/solar-cycle-progression
* News and Information About The Sun-Earth Environment:
https://www.spaceweather.com
* Monthly propagation charts between four USA regions and twelve
overseas locations are at: http://arrl.org/propagation
* Information and tutorials on propagation are at: http://k9la.us
* Graphic propagation tool by DR2W: http://www.dr2w.de/dx-propagation
* Point to point propagation at: http://www.predtest.uk/p2p.html
* Real-time propagation at: http://www.predtest.uk
* Also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@GiellaW4hm
QSL INFO AND NEWS...................
QSL-INFO from DB0SDX by Lothar, DL1SBF (www.qslinfo.eu) (June 27th)
and from various sources provided by OPDX
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3Z90DZC via SP5DZC ED3M via EA3RCV & (L) NP2X via KU9C (d/L)
4S7VK via DJ9ZB ED7B via EC7ZR (d/L) OD5PY via KU9C & (L)
4U0WFP via S57DX ED7N via EA7KHB & (L) OD5ZF via IZ8CLM
5B4AHL via M0URX ED8S via EA8DFB OL50DJ via OK6DJ (O/L)
5P6G via DD5ZZ EE5T via EA5URT (d/L) OL70DG via OK1DG
5R8AL via G3SWH EE7P via EA7ATX & (L) P40P via W5AJ
5T5PA via PA5X EF0F via EA4URE & (L) PI4COM via PA1AW & (L)
5Z4VJ via M0URX (O/L) EG5HSJ via EA5RKB R115MUSA via RA4R
7D9BA via EA7FTR EN30UKR via UT4ULP R21EURO via R1II
7X2GK via IK2DUW G4RCG via M0OXO (O/L) R24NEW via UA6MF
7X2TT via EA5GL G8T via GW4SHF S5030XX via S50XX
8J3ME via JM3XHD HB0/HB9CEV/P via HB9CEV S5330X via S53X
8S8S via SM5XSH & (L) HH2JR via W3HNK S5930AA via S59AA (d)
9A10FF via 9A2MF IA5/IK6QON via IK6QON SN7L via SP7PGK
9G5FI via DL1RTL IB1DCI via IK1GPG T6AA via S53R
9V1KB via EA5GL & (L) IG9/IK5RUN via IK5RUN TK/F4INL via F4INL
A25SL via N4GNR IL7/IZ5IUY via IZ5IUY TM84TDF via F5KPO
DF0GDX via DL6DH J20EE via F4DXW TN/PD0LK via PIRATE
DL/PC2L/P via PC2L J73ESL via EA5GL UE90AS via RZ9UF
DP70HSC via DARC (B) JW7QIA via LA7QIA VE2CSI via M0URX & (L)
DR60ANT via DL7VFR KL7FBI via KB4DMQ XT2AW via M0OXO
DU3LA via W3HNK L21RCA via LU4AA Z81S via IT9YVO
EA6/EI6DX via RA3R & (L) LX/PA1CM via PA1CM ZA/Z35M/P via Z35M
(e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (*-B) DX's- Bureau
(O) OQRS only (C) ClubLog only (L) LoTW only (N) No QSL needed
(I) No IRC (P) PayPal (NB) No Bureau (n) no printed QSLs
(**) QSL automatically via Bureau - do not send QSLs
LOGS ONLINE (New/Updated) AVAILABLE ON CLUBLOG.ORG THIS WEEK......
https://clublog.org/logsearch/Z37CXY
M0OXO AND M0URX QSL BUREAU SERVICE CHANGE. Both QSL Managers Charles/
M0OXO and Tim/M0URX have posted (on June 18th) Bureau polices changes
to their respective Web sites that would introduce a $0.30c charge on
Bureau cards on the OQRS service to help alleviate losses in their
future Bureau mailings. To read their postings, go to their Web pages
at: https://www.m0oxo.com
https://www.m0urx.com
NEW QSL ROUTE. Pedro, EA5GL, announced that he is now the new QSL
Manager for Rajitha, 4S6RSP, from Sri Lanka. (LoTW, QRZ, eQSL, ClubLog
available).
"SLIM PICK-INS THIS WEEK!!!!"
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QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 3A/IW1RBI and HL5FEI
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 4A2L (NA-135), 5T5PA, 5Z4VJ, 6F3A (NA-153),
7Q7RU, 9J2BO, A42K, BA3AX/2 (AS-151), CP6UA, D73A, ES2TT/8 (EU-178),
ET3AA, FM5DN, FR4OM, GD0TEP, HS0YNM/p (AS-107), JO1CRA/7 (AS-206),
JX2US, MS0INT, RI0Q (AS-152), RP76ON, RW2F, ST2NH, TI7W, TZ4AM, UA1ATD/P
(EU-133), VK0PD, VP2EIH, VP8LP, WW6RG/KH9, XU7AKU, YS1RS and ZF9CW
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 3D2EU (Rotuma), A35EU, CT9/LZ2JE, CR2X,
E51NPQ (North Cook), FT5ZM, HU1DL, J68GU, JA2ODB, JN2AMD, OM2VL, PJ4P,
T30GC, TX7EU (Marquesas), TX7G (Marquesas), VK9WA, XL3A and XR0ZRC.
--- We would like to see more QSL Bureaus (such as AS/US/SA/AF.. etc)
send in their info....
RG60, RUSSIA (Special Event). Look for special event station RG60ANT
to be active between July 1st and December 31st, to celebrate the 60th
anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS). Listen for QSL info.
S5530, SLOVENIA (Special Event). Ziga, S55KZ, will be active as S5530KZ
between June 26th and December 31st, to celebrate 30 years of independence
of the Republic of Slovenia. QSL via the Bureau or LoTW. Also, Look for
Milos, S54G, to be active as S5430G. QSL via S54G. ADDED NOTE (Reminder):
Slovenian Amateur Radio Union will celebrate the country's 30 years of
Independence by issuing a special award. It will be eligible to all
amateur radio enthusiasts all over the World. For this event only, start-
ing June 26th, 0000z and until December 31st, 2021, 2359z, the Slovenian
amateur radio stations can use special callsigns with an added number
"30" into the suffix. For example: S50ZZ will be S5030ZZ, S51A will be
S5130A, S57XXX will be S5730XXX etc..... For more details, see:
http://lea.hamradio.si/scc/diploma_30let/index_eng.htm
TM60, FRANCE (Special Event). Look for Frank, F8DVD, to activate special
event station TM60ANT to be active between November 16-30th, to celebrate
the 60th anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS). QSL via F8DVD,
direct, by the Bureau or LoTW.
V4, ST. KITTS. John, W5JON, has announced he will once again be active
as V47JA from his Calypso Bay, St. Kitts, West Indies vacation home,
located 200 feet from the Caribbean Sea, between October 4-18th. Activity
will be on 160-6 meters using SSB and FT8. Equipment is a Yaesu FT1000MP,
FT450D and an Elecraft KPA500 Amplifier. John states his antennas are a
Mosley Mini32A 10/15/20m, 33' Vertical 10-40m, 35' Top Loaded 80m Vertical,
160m Vertical and 6m 5 element Yagi. ALL QSLs go to W5JON direct or via
LoTW. NO Bureau QSLs. ADDED NOTE: John will also make a side trip to Saint
Eustatius Island (PJ5) and Saint Martin Island (FS) [See FS and PJ5 above].
VE3, CANADA (Special Event). Bill, VE3ES, is now active as VE3VACCINE
from Windsor, ON, until July 15th. Activity is to to encourage people
to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus during the SARS-CoV-2 pan-
demic. Operations have been on 30/20/10/6 meters using SSB and FT8/FT4.
QSL via VE3ES.
ZD7, ST. HELENA (Update). Gerry, G3WIP (VK0GB, VK4BGL, VP8DPD), has now
received his callsign and will be active as ZD7GB from the main village
of Jamestown on St. Helena Island (AF-022). He is there working as a
doctor on the island from June 22nd through September 6th. Activity will
be during his free/spare time on 40-10 meters using SSB and FT8/FT4.
Gerry also brought his QO-100 satellite gear with him. His equipment is
a FT857 and Atlas-210. Antennas are a vertical that tunes on 20 meter as
well as a longwire. QSL details are not figured out yet.
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