The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 495
BID: $OPDX.495
January 22, 2001
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio
Online at 440-237-8208 28.8k-1200 Baud 8/N/1
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet Clusters, AA1M, AD1C, KF2TI, N2WB, WB2YQH/WB2RAJ & The 599 DX Report, W3UR & The Daily DX, K4HB, K4WLS, N4AA & QRZ DX, WD4NGB, K8GG, K8YSE, N8BJQ, KU9C, W9VA, W0IS, CE6TBN, DL2VFR, DL3APO, DL5AXX, DL5EBE, DL9NEI, F5CWU, F5NOD, GW0ANA, HB9PL, OE3MZC, OM3LZ, UA2FM, VE3EXY, VK3TZ and ARRL Letter for the following DX information.
3D2, CONWAY REEF (Update/Change)
Hrane, YT1AD, reported that the 2001
Conway Reef DXpedition will start a day earlier than planned. The team
will go via Hong Kong instead of Kuala Lumpur, and the DXpedition will
start on February 18th at 08:00 local time, or on February 17 at 2100z.
3G0, EASTER ISLAND
Norbert, DL9NEI, informs OPDX that a joint Chilean
and German DXPedition will activate Easter Island between March 4-19th.
Operations will be on all HF Bands mostly on CW/RTTY, on lower bands and
the WARC bands. The callsign used will be 3G0Y. Look for the latest
information still under development, that is happening now and during the
operation on the following Web site coming soon at: http://www.qsl.net/3g0y
QSL via DK7YY.
3Y, BOUVET
Chuck, 3Y0C, continues to be active in spite of the problems
that keep developing. As this bulletin was being prepared Sunday morning,
a short review of updates from the WD8NGB Web page reports that another big
storm hit the island January 18th and snapped the antenna mast and smashed
the beam. Chuck has managed to repair the beam and erect it on the shortened
mast, but will try to get the beam higher in to the air. Chuck tried to
take the photographs from the roof of the shack, but the wind speed is so
high that he cannot stand upright on the roof. He will try again when the
weather improves. The generator's engine continues to cause problems. The
engine is not designed for extreme weather conditions and has allowed the
crankshaft bearing seals to freeze and loose their sealing ability. The
lubricating oil leaks past the seal and slowly drains. The leaking oil
has to be captured, strained and returned to the engine. About 95% of
the oil is being recovered, however, they took enough oil for maintenance
functions, not for leaks. Because of leaking, battery charging is thus
extended from 2 hours to 4 hours at a time. Another problem is also reported
by Chuck. It is now very unfortunate that his solid-state linear amplifier
has failed, and he has been unable to find out the reason of the failure.
Now for good news. The time set aside to listen for Asia and Oceania
has paid off. Chuck on Saturday, around 0600z on 20 meters, worked many
JAs and VKs. He will try this for the next few days, and these areas are
to look for Chuck starting 0600z on 18130, 21295, 28495 and 14195 kHz.
Also, it was mentioned that some RTTY operations will begin next week.
For the complete/unedited up-to-date information mentioned above,
check out the Web page:
8Q, MALDIVES
Mike/OE3MZC and his wife Barbara/OE3YCB will be active from
here February 7-21st, as 8Q7MZ and 8Q7BZ, respectively. Mike tells OPDX
that they will be active from the Island of Kuredu during the first week
and the Island of Velavaru during the second week. Activity will be on
all HF bands, mainly around the IOTA frequencies on SSB. There will also
be 6m, SSTV and PSK31. Mike informs us that this will be a holiday
DXpedition, so please allow them some time for snorkeling as well as
traveling from one island to another. For the latest news, check their
Web site at:
A4, OMAN
During an installation and commissioning of trunking communic-
ations system in Oman by two Slovakian radio operators, Stefan/OM3RG and
Miro/OM3LZ, will be active from the desert. This is thanks through the
help of A41LZ, the Omani Amateur Radio Society which permitted their
operation. Activity is now through January 25th (or 27th). Suggested
frequencies are:
CW - 3535, 7015, 14035, 18080, 21035, 24900 and 28035 kHz
SSB - 3790, 7080, 14250, 18150, 21250, 24950 and 28550 kHz
They will use one TCVR with linear PA and vertical/wire antenas mostly
during the evening hours. QSL direct to OM3LZ.
A52A BHUTAN VIDEO REVIEW (by KB8NW)
James, 9V1YC, has done it again!
I have just viewed the A52A video over the past weekend and I would have
to say James has made another "**** Four Star Video". This high quality
enlightening and educational video is a must for DXers. In James' video
(as in all his videos) he mixes the sites and sounds of Bhutan which
are breathtaking. OH YEA, the bus trip to the Pine Wood Hotel was great!
Strap on your seat belts FOLKS! I personallly would like to thank James for
the ride and view of Bhutan. For more information or to order a copy of
this video, go to the Web page at:
AX, AUSTRALIA (Update.... Attention Prefix Hunters!)
Tony, VK3TZ,
reported last week in OPDX.494 that the "AX" prefix will be aired once
again by all Aussie amateurs on Australia Day - January 26th. The following
times for the use of the AX prefix are for the 24 hours commencing 0000
hours local time for each state:
VK1/VK2/VK3/VK7 1300z January 25th to 1300z January 26th
VK4 1400z January 25th to 1400z Janaury 26th
VK5 1330z Janaury 25th to 1330z Janaury 26th
VK6 1600z Janaury 25th to 1600z Janaury 26th
VK8 1430z Janaury 25th to 1430z Janaury 26th
VK9N/W/X/Y/VK0 Various, since time zones are varied.
CE0Z, SAN AMBROSIO ISLAND (Update/Change)
Marco, CE6TBN, Team Leader
for the DXpedition to San Ambrosio Island during the second week in
February, reports that "in an unusual determination the SUBTEL (Sub
Secretaria de Telecomunicaciones) has changed the prefix to CE0ZT
(from CE0XT)...." This due to a new Chilean rule stating San Felix and
Juan Fernandez's prefix is now CE0Z.
D6, COMOROS
Josep/EA3BT/D68BT and Nuria/EA3WL/D68WL continue to be
very active on all bands until January 28th. Due to a bad Internet
connection, the logs will be posted every 2 days instead of every day. If
you want to see new pictures and logs from the DXpedition, look every
day at the following URL address on the Web sites:
DAYTON HAMVENTION 2001 DX DINNER
The Southwest Ohio DX Association is
pleased to announce the Sixteenth Annual DX Dinner to be held on Friday,
May 18th, 2001 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dayton, OH. There will be a cash
bar at 6:30 PM and dinner at 7:15 PM. Tickets are 32.00 (USD) and must be
purchased in advance. Groups wishing to sit together must order as a group.
A table seats eight. Please make your check or money order payable to
SWODXA and send an SASE for ticket return. Seats will be assigned in the
order that requests are received. Seats will be assigned on 11th March
2001. Seating is limited. Please order tickets from: Steve Bolia, N8BJQ,
7354 Thackery Rd, Springfield OH 45502. For information on the dinner,
check the Web page:
DX MAGAZINE'S 100 MOST WANTED!
Carl, N4AA, Editor of QRZ DX, reports that
the results of "The DX Magazine's 100 Most Wanted Survey" for the year
2000 have been posted to the Web site (under "DX News") at:
1 - P5, North Korea 6 - KH5K, Kingman Reef
2 - VU4, Andaman 7 - YA, Afghanistan
3 - BS7, Scarborough Reef 8 - VP8/SS, South Sandwich Island
4 - 3Y/B, Bouvet 9 - 3Y/P, Peter I Island
5 - VU7, Lakshadweep 10 - 7O, Yemen
DXCC NEWS
Submittals for the ARRL DXCC Honor Roll are due March 31, 2001.
For more information, contact ARRL DXCC Manager Bill Moore, NC1L, via
E-mail at: bmoore@arrl.org
FO/FO0/M, FRENCH POLYNESIA AND MARQUESAS ISLANDS (Update)
Peter, DL3APO,
informs OPDX that the callsigns for the upcoming FO and FO0/M DXpedition
are now approved, and the German team will be using the CEPT license
FO/homecall. So, look for FO/DL1AWI, FO/DL5XU and FO/DL3APO to be aired
January 27th through February 28th (Please refer OPDX.491 -- Oh, remember
to wish Peter a happy birthday on FO). The group has received a 2nd antenna
in addition to the LP 5 from TITANEX - the V 160E vertical with tuning
unit for the lower bands. They will also have two linear amplifiers with
them. "The preparation is going well", states Peter and Wil, DJ7AA, will
be their pilotstation. For more info, check Web page:
FS & PJ8, ST. MARTIN and ST. MAARTEN
Bob/AA1M, Jim/W1HL and Mike/W1USN
will be operating from both French and Dutch sides of this island. Look
for them to sign PJ8/homecall and FS/homecall from February 27th through
March 6th. QSL AA1M and W1HL via AA1M CBA or bureau. QSL W1USN to CBA
or bureau.
GERMAN ISLAND AWARD/GERMAN IOTA
Ric, DL2VFR, informs OPDX that information
on German IOTAs and the "Most Wanted German Islands" can be found in the
weekly IOTA activity news on the Web page: http://www.iota-post.com
The "Most Wanted German Islands" is based on applications for the "German
Island Award" (tnx DL2MX/DL5RFF) and was based on the checkpoints for DL,
HB, OE, I, IT9, IS0, T7, W4, W5 and, W6 (tnx DK1RV, I1JQJ, W9DC). The
"German Island Award" links are available in German, English, French,
Italian and Danish language.
IOTA NEWS
OC-136. Tony, VK3TZ, will be travelling to Phillip Island for a few
days and will try to be active when he can during this trip.
His suggested operating times are from about 0900-1200z and
2100-2200z, on the IOTA frequencies 14260 and 21260 kHz. This
will only be a 3 day trip on January 24-27th. Tony states
that this is not a radio orientated trip, so do not expect
too much operating time nor a good signal. Operation will only
be 100 watts into a dipole or vertical. He mentions that he
may try to log into the Southern Cross DX net (on 14226.5)
in the evening (0900z) and the 14226.5 net during his mornings
LP about 2000-2100z.
KP2/NP2, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Look for the "Battle Creek Georges", W8UVZ
and K8GG, to be operating from St. Croix for the CQWW 160M CW Contest.
They will be active from January 24-30th. Before and after the contest
they will use the callsign KP2/K8GG with an emphasis on the lower and
WARC bands. During the contest they will use the callsign NP2S. QSL NP2S
contacts direct to Martha Golden, NP2S, POB 1276, Kingshill, Saint Criox,
VI 00851 USA. QSL KP2/K8GG via K8GG.
MD, ISLE OF MAN
Operators DL4ALB, DL4LQM, DL4WG, DL5AXX, DL5LYM and
DL8WAA will once again be active from the Isle of Man, February 12-19th.
They will be a Multi-Two entry in the ARRL DX CW Contest. Before the
contest they will be active on 160-10 meters including the WARC bands,
mainly on CW with some SSB and RTTY. Callsigns will be MD/homecall. QSLs
goes to the operator's homecall. QSLs for the February 2000 operation of
MD/DL3OI has to be directed now to DL5AXX (via eMail-request, bureau or
CBA).
PIRATE STATIONS REPORTED
There have been several pirate stations active
over the last few weeks. Most noteable P25BH, VP8SSI and YA/RW6AC. Also,
there has been reports of pirate operators using the callsign 3Y0C on CW
and on 50 MHz. Also, OPDX was duped last week in reporting that 4W1CW and
4W1UN were active. They too are pirates.
PY0S, ST. Peter AND ST. PAUL ROCKS (Update)
Bill, W9VA, reports, "Plans
are moving ahead on schedule for the DXpedtion to PY0S in early February,
2001. All government permissions to operate from the Rocks are in hand,
and the callsign PW0S has been issued. The team will leave Recife, Brazil,
on February 2nd, arriving on the Rocks on February 7th, intending to operate
for five or six days. This is a long open ocean trip and dates may vary.
The operating team is led by Jim Faria, PY7XC, who previously operated
from the Rocks in 1978 as PW0PP. Other operators are Fred/PY7ZZ and Ciro/
PY7ZY. All have previously operated from Fernando de Noronha and various
Brazilian IOTA islands. Operation will be on 160 through 6 meters, CW and
SSB, possibly RTTY. Steve, KU9C, has joined the team as QSL Manager.
Financial support from clubs and individuals is most welcome."
Contact Bill, W9VA/PY0ZFO, for more information at: w9va@aol.com
QSL INFO AND NEWS
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Victor, UA2FM, informs OPDX that due to the new
Russian Post Rules (Item "d", Para.123):
"123. The mail will be returned if:
d. If the NAME of adressee who is the subscriber of the P.O.Box,
is not shown or if shown wrong."
These Rules are in force starting 1 January 2001. Victor states,
"So please put name first, not the call, if you write to any Russian
ham. As for RW2F@RK2FWA or UA2FM, please put neither call, nor "UA2
Contest Club", nor "Petrovo Radio Club" but Victor Loginov, P.O.Box 73,
Kaliningrad, 236000, Russia. In case you send us QSL direct, please
keep in mind that our postmen love 'green stamps', they have little
knowledge about what IRCs are, but can destroy your letter with IRC
as well. So we earnestly recommend you to send RK2FWA@RW2F cards
via DK4VW instead."
HOW MUCH DO I SEND? Hal, K4HB, informs OPDX that he has put together a list of countries which require more than 1 US Dollar for return postage to the U.S. and Europe. For those who send DX stamps, Hal has a list of countries that had a postage hike during January. He also has information about Russia's dramatic increase in postage rates. Hal states that he doesn't get his information from individual's in the DX countries. Instead, he compiles the information from government and other reliable sites, also he uses input from "Bill Plum's Airmail and DX Supplies". Hal doesn't claim to be 100% accurate, and he states this on his Web page, but he believes the information on his Web page is as close as it gets. The URL address is:
QSL Cards are still at the printers for the "Flordia DXpedition Group's
(FDXPG)" 2000 Guadeloupe DXpedition (October 24-31st, 2000). CARDS
WILL BE MAILED AS SOON AS THEY ARRIVE FROM PRINTERS. William, N2WB,
reports that it is a very nice Multi-Photo, Multi-Color QSL card. The
QSL information is as follows:
FG/N2WB via direct to N2OO FG/W9AAZ via CBA
FG/W4WX via CBA FG/KR4DA via CBA
All QSL for FG5BG (for the CQWW SSB CONTEST 2000) "ONLY" go
via Bob, KR4DA)
Gil, F5NOD, reports that around 8000 FR/F6KDF/T QSLs were sent out to EU, NA, SA, AS and OC. He states if you don't receive your QSL card, don't resend another request yet ( save your money..). They have around 2000 QSLs that have to be processed yet, so maybe yours is still inside that batch. Next sending will be early in February. Gil states, "Anyway, don't worry, all qsl will be sent!!"
It has been reported that Lothar, DJ4ZB, will close the logs at the
end of March 2001 of his following DXpeditions:
A35ZB (Oct. 1994) ZL7ZB (Feb/Mar 1997)
ZL7ZB (Feb./Mar 1995) ZM7ZB (Jan/Feb/Mar 2000)
T32ZB (Sep/Oct/Nov 1995)
QSL cards can be sent until the end of March 2001 to:
Lothar Grotehusmann, Quaekerstrasse 35, D-13403 Berlin, Germany
R1, FRANZ JOSEF LAND
R1FJV was been keeping the folks happy on 160/80
meters lately between 2300 and 2400z. Check around 1830 and 3505 kHz.
Also, check 17 meters around 18077 kHz after 1000z. QSL via UA3AGS.
SPECIAL EVENT (Marconi)
Look for two special event stations to be active
from "Niton Radio" (GNI) and "Lizard Radio" (GLD) during the "Double
Marconi Centenary" celebration January 21-23rd. The event stations will
sign GB100GNI and GB100LD. Suggested frequencies are: 3650, 7060, 14200,
18150, 21200 and 24950 kHz. More details are available at the following
Web site: http://www.needlesradio.org.uk/ (Check "Latest News")
TY, BENIN
Operators Flo/F5CWU, Thierry/F5MOO and Didier/F5AOV will be
active from here August 9-31st. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, CW/SSB
and the digital modes. They are currently waiting at this time for their
licenses and to see what restrictions will apply. They plan to leave
France with Quads antennas for 20m to 10m, verticals for the lower bands,
a yagi for 6m and a 500 watt amplifier. Flo informs OPDX that they are
looking for your needs from Benin. Please advise them on what bands, modes
or any comments you have for them via the following E-mail address:
UA0, ASIATIC RUSSIA
Valery, UA0ZC, in Kamchatka, in Zone 19, can usually
be found on 20 meters CW around 2200-2400Z and 80 meters CW around 0630-
0730z. QSL only direct to the following address, not to the one listed
in the 2001 Flying Horse CallBook which is incorrect. The correct address
is: Valery A. Makarov, P.O. Box 6, Petropavlovsk, Kamchatsky 683000 Russia.
VP5, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
Look for Jerry/WB9Z, Don/K9NR, Billie/K9QT
and Howard/AK9F to be active this week, January 23-27th, signing homecall
/VP5. Their activity will include the CQWW 160M Contest as a Multi/Single
entry signing VP5F. QSL via home callsigns. Listen for instructions on
the QSL info for VP5F.
XV, VIETNAM
Torsten, XV9TH, was heard on Sunday on 28466 kHz between
1200-1300z. QSL via SK7AX. Also, heard during the past week was XV2J
on 7012 kHz between 1100-1130z and on 21012 kHz between 0100-0230z.
YI, IRAQ
YI1BGD was heard over the past week on 10 meters around 28415
kHz between 1300 and 1500z. The operator's name was Rodger. The operator
made a brief apprearance on 12 meters after 1500z on 24942 kHz. Rodger
states to QSL via G0MMI.
YV, VENEZUELA (Change in plans!)
Rick, W0IS, will be going on a mini-
DXpedition here next weekend, and informed OPDX that he will not be able
to go to Los Roques (SA-035) as a side trip. Instead, he will be on the air
from Caracas Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, beginning late Friday evening.
Activity will be late night or early morning local time, probably around
0400-1000z. Operations will probably be somewhere near 7040 CW or 7075
SSB.
ZD7/ZD8, ST. HELENA AND ASCENSION ISLAND
Glyn, GW0ANA, Chairman of the
Barry Amateur Radio Society, informs OPDX that on March the 19th, 4 members
of Barry Amateur Radio Society (B.A.R.S.), Rich/GW4BVJ (CW op), Sheri
their logistics manager, Doug/G0WMW (CW & SSB op), Glyn/GW0ANA (DATA &
SSB op), will be flying down to Ascension Island. They intend to operate
on all bands and various modes (i.e. 160-6 meters - Modes: CW, SSB, RTTY,
PSK31, SSTV, MFSK, Heilshriber). They will be on Ascension for 8 days
then it's off to St. Helena were they will again repeat the operation as
on ZD8 using as many modes as possible. They will be on St. Helena for
15 days before returning to Ascension and then home. The callsigns are
at this moment being finalized, so Glyn will tell us once they have
confirmation. They also intend to be active on the Lower Frequencies (LF)
bands as there is a need for LF QSOs from both of these islands. Doug,
G0WMW, has built a "Dragon Special", a 75 foot vertical, which should give
them a great signal at 1000 feet ASL on both islands and a amp on the
bottom. The other antennas are Force 12 beam, phased twin Butternut
verticals, and a GAP Triton together with a beam for 6 meters. Richard,
GW4BVJ, is at present designing a web page for the DXpedition, and once
completed it will be released to the DX community. QSL manager for both
islands is Glyn, GW0ANA. Glyn states, "The object of this DXpedition is
to commemorate the passing of a 100 years of Morse Communication from these
islands. As once in the southern latitudes they were the communication hub
for our far flung 'British Empire' using nothing but 'Morse Code'. So in
keeping with us honouring the operators of old we will be spending more
time on CW and Data modes then normal for the most DXpeditions." This
DXpedition welcomes any financial support from the DX community, and if
you would care to make a contribution please send it to Glyn, GW0ANA,
in any call book. All contributions acknowledged.
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