The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 541
BID: $OPDX.541
December 17, 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 Network, W3UR & The Daily DX, N4AA & QRZ DX, W7TVF, K8YSE, KE0UI, CT1END, DJ7ZG, DL1EK & DX News Letter, DL5EBE, DS5UCP, EA3NY, G3XTT, GM0HCQ, HA8IB, I2UIY, I1JQJ/IK7ADH & 425 DX News, IK7JWX, IZ1CRR, JA3AAW, LA6FJA, PA3AXU, UY5XE, VA3RJ & ICPO, VK4CP and YU1AB for the following DX information.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT
According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 9/December, through Sunday, 16/December there were 226
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L,
4S, 4U1I, 4W, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5U, 5V, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8R,
9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9N, 9Q, 9U, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP,
BV, BY, C3, C6, C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL, DU,
EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FJ,
FK, FM, FO, FO/a, FP, FR, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB,
HB0, HC, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HM, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J6,
JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JX, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH5, KH6, KH8, KL, KP2, KP4,
LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA,
PJ2, PJ7, PY, PY0F, PZ, R1FJ, S5, S7, S9, SM, SP, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T30,
T7, T9, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TL, TR, TU, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR,
V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, VE, VK, VK9N, VP2E, VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP8/h, VP8/o,
VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, YB, YI, YJ, YK, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV,
Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, ZF, ZK1/s, ZL, ZP, ZS
* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations. As always, you never know - "Work First Worry Later" (WFWL).
3W, VIETNAM
Karl, W9XK, is now active signing 3W2XK near Saigon and will
be in Vietnam until April 9th. He was spotted this past week on 14260 and
14245 kHz. Other reports indicate that he will also be active on 15 and
and 10 meters. Also, check the Southern Cross Net (14226 kHz at 1200z)
and the DX Family Hour Net (14245 kHz at 1500z) almost every day. QSLs
should be sent via W9XK but after April 9th.
5U, NIGER (Update)
Paolo, I2UIY, reports that the dates of their DXpedition
to Niger have been finally decided and tickets (licenses) are in their
hands. The DXpedition will take place from Fenruary 3-18th, 2002. A Web
site has been created to support the upcoming DXpedition and the URL
address is:
8R, GUYANA
Esmond, 8R1AK, continues to be very active with the special
callsign 8R1USA until the end of the year. His activity over the past
week was on 20/17/15/12/10 meters usually starting after 2300z and staying
on until 0200z or later. QSL via 8R1AK.
9U, BURUNDI
Gus, 9U5D, was active this past week on 20/17/15 meters.
Watch 14248, 18148 and 21290 kHz after 1845z. QSL via SM5BFS. Also,
Piero, IK2BHX, is expected to be active as 9U5DX until January 4th.
He is currently there on an UN mission. He will be on the air mainly
on the WARC bands during his spare time.
A4, OMAN
There was plently of activity from here over the past week.
Operators A41KJ, A41LD, A41LZ, A41MO, A45XK and A45XR were all active.
A41LZ was probably the most active on 80/40/20/15/12 meters SSB. A45XR
was heard active on 160 meters between 2030 and 2100z. A45XK was heard
on RTTY around 14080 kHz after 1415z.
A5, BHUTAN
Wangpo, A51WD, was active on 15 meters on 21280 kHz after
0530z and again around 1100z. QSL via Bhutan ARC.
ANTARCTICA NET
On 21275 kHz each Monday at about 1700z a traffic net-like
operation is held on this frequency. DXers have a chance at this time to
work stations from Antarctica, however, DXers should allow the Antarctica
stations a chance to exchange their traffic info first before trying to
work them. The net is usually visited by ZS7/ZS4AGA and R1ANF, as well as
VP8CMH/mm regularly. In the coming weeks, they expect the following stations
to possibly visit them: KC4/N3SIG from Mc Murdo Base, R1ANF who is expected
to arrive at Bellingshausen Base, YL Mechita who might be active from
DP0GVN from the Neumyer Base and the possible activation of the new German
base "Kohnen Station".
D902, SOUTH KOREA (Attention Prefix Hunters)
Look for special event
station D902WSF to be active December 31st through January 4th, from
the Pohang Branch in South Korea. The callsign's (D902WSF) phonetics
represent the following:
D9 02 W S F
South Korea 2002 year World Cup Sun Rising Festival
Activity will be on 80/40/15/10 meters CW/SSB. QSL via DS5UCP either
via the KARL Bureau or direct.
DX SURVEY
Maury, IZ1CRR, the 425DXN Webmaster, reports that after having
great success with the 2001 edition of DXCC most wanted, they are doing
it again. The 2002 DXCC Most Wanted Survey is running on the 425DXN Web
site at:
EP, IRAN
Plently of activity was also active from here this past week.
EP3PTT was active on SSB and RTTY on 15 meters (various frequencies) usually
between 1200 and 1330z. Also, EP3SMH, was active on 15 meters (sometimes
on 10 meters) SSB with very few takers. Watch 28500 and 21293 kHz between
1130 and 1330z. EP3HR has been active on PSK31 on 20 meters starting
around 1645z and again around 1645z.
F, FRANCE (Valid Activity)
Michel, PY3ZM, is currently active from here
as F/PY3ZM and was spotted on 10 meters 28462 kHz at 1817z. He informs OPDX
that he is trying to put a stop of claims that he is a pirate. Michel has
sent OPDX a copy of his French license, as well as his Brazilian and Czech
Republic licenses. According to his French license, he is valid until
June 29, 2002. QSL via PY3ZM.
FO/M, MARQUESAS (Also, Possibly ZK1)
Eddie, EA3NY, informs OPDX that
he just got married last weekend and has left Barcelona to head to Tahiti.
His plans are to operate from Hiva Oa Island (in the Marquesas Island
group). He may also be active from Aitutaki Island in the South Cook
Islands. His activity is expected to be between December 12-25th. No
callsign was mentioned, but he will use a TS-570 and dipoles. ADDED
NOTE: He states that his new wife is happy to participate in this mini
DXpedition/Honeymoon.....
GJ, JERSEY
The CUWS announces that it will be active from Jersey, on the
Channel Islands, as GJ6UW from the afternoon of February 15th to the morning
of February 17th, 2002. Jersey counts as EU-013 for the RSGB's Islands on
the Air award. Operators on the trip will be Martin Atherton, G3ZAY, and
Dominic Smith, M0BLF. They will be active from a location in the northern
part of the island and hope to work on all bands from topband to ten meters,
SSB and CW. Topband operation should be with a 160m dipole located about 750
ft. on a cliff overlooking salt-water. QSL information is via the manager,
M0BLF, either direct or via the bureau. Please do not send bureau cards
to G6UW.
IOTA NEWS
AS-037. JM6CIP and JN3FPV will operate as JM6CIP/6 and JN3FPV/6 from
Koshiki Island, December 22-23rd. QSL via their home calls.
LIGHTHOUSE (ARLHS) CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ACTIVITY
POR-033. A special event station signing CS5E will be active December
26-28th, from Outao Lighthouse to join the ARLHS Lighthouse
Christmas Lights QSO Party '2001. Contacts will also be valid
for the Portuguese Lighthouse Award (reference DFP FES13),
and the Portuguese Castles and Fortresses Award (reference
F039 - Forte de Santiago de Outao). Activity will be on 40,
20, 15 and 10 meters, SSB. Look for them near the World
Lighthouse frequencies. Suggested SSB frequencies (+/- 20 kc):
7070, 14270, 21370 and 28370 kHz. QSL via QRZ.COM or via
the bureau.
USA-069. Anita/N5AOK and H. O./WA5MLT will activate Boliver Point Lighthouse, Texas, during the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society's second annual Lighthouse Christmas Lights event 2001. The event period will start 0001z Saturday, December 22nd, and will continue through 2359z Sunday, December 23rd. Listen for the special event callsign N5L. Daytime activity will be on 20/15/10 meters and the nighttime activity will be 40 meters. QSL direct with a SASE to N5AOK.
USA-475. Look for John, W2AGN, to activate the special memorial callsign W3IYQ from Marcus Hook Rear Range Light, in Delaware, for the "Lighthouse Christmas Lights" event, December 22nd to January 2nd. Look for SSB activity on 14270, 21270 and 28370 kHz, December 22nd. Look for CW activity on 14035, 21035 and 28.035 kHz, December 29th. A special QSL will be issued, SASE requested.
P5, NORTH KOREA
OPDX was informed by Toma, YU1AB, that operators Hrane/
YT1AD and Voja/YU7AV will be in North Korea on business from December
18-22nd. They will take a FT-570 + a 400w amp and 3 elemnet beam. They
will try to get a license.
Ed's, P5/4L4FN, last two days of operation took place over the past
weekend. He will disassemble some of his equipment before heading home
for his Christmas break. There is still no word on his written permission.
Let's hope when he returns in January that he will have it in hand.
QSL INFO AND NEWS
Bill, W7TVF, reports that the 5W0VF logs are on his Web site at:
Lot, DJ7ZG, reports that all direct QSLs for the C98DC operation (Sept. 28th-Oct. 13th) from Inhaca Island (with enough postage) have been mailed.
Sherman, K4KU, reports that he is now the QSL Manager for Mohamed, CN8YR, in Casablanca, Morocco. He is currently getting ready to have his QSLs printed. QSL CN8YR to: Sherman A. Harrison, 4824 Edens View, Kingsport, TN 37664-4638.
D68C QSL UPDATE. Don, G3XTT, informs us that Phil, G3SWH, reports that nearly 60% of the direct requests for D68C QSLs have now been processed and that around 30,000 QSOs have been confirmed to date. Phil also reports that he is starting to receive a large number of "second requests". This is not necessary, and only slows things down. The D68C team wants to record its thanks to Phil for his efforts to date. When he agreed to take on the job, he had little idea that D68C would make some 75% more QSOs than any previous DXpedition!
CORRECTION. Mike, GM0HCQ, informs OPDX that an old address was published in OPDX.505 dated April 2, 2001, a while back. QSLs for GM0HCQ/MM should go to the following address: Mike Gloistein, 27 Stormont Way, Scone, Perthshire, PH2 6SP, Scotland, UK. DO NOT use the address at Rose Cottage Kinlochleven. Mike has not lived there for over two years, and any QSL cards sent to this address will not be forwarded on to him.
QSL Manager Charlie, HA8IB, reports that all hams sending him direct QSLs confirming contact(s) with FO/HG9B and to assure that their card(s) have been delivered to him, should send a short E-mail message to him asking if he has received your cards. This will help avoid any problems. His E-mail address is: ha8ib@bekesnet.hu QSL via DIRECT ONLY /w 2 USD to HA8IB: Karoly Szabo, Aradi u.42, Fuzesgyarmat, 5525 HUNGARY
Alfredo, IK7JWX, reports that if you would like an electronic QSL card for his operations as IK7JWX, IK7JWX/7, IK7JWX/p, IB0/IK7JWX, IJ7/IK7JWX, IL7/IK7JWX, ZA/IK7JWX, IQ7J, IQ7J/p and IR7GM, go to following the Web site at:
Gerard, PA3AXU, reported that a electronic "test version" of his QSL for the "PA3AXU 2001 Pacific Trip" has been received from the printers. Parts of the (double) card can be found on the Web page at:
S9, SAO TOME (Update)
Last week (in OPDX.540) we mentioned that a group
of Scandinavians (called "Team Hot Coil") would be active from here
February 4-10th (possibly the 11th). Stein, LA6FJA, informs OPDX that
the group has received the callsign S9LA to use instead of S92LA as
first reported.
SPECIAL EVENT
Look for the special event callsign EM75W to be active to
celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Lviv Shortwave
Club now through December 28th. Activity has been on 40/30/10 meters
this past week. Watch 7009, 10105 and 28470 kHz. QSL to UT1WL via the
bureau or direct to: Box 5951, Lviv 79054, Ukraine.
TI5, COSTA RICA
Bob, KE0UI, will be active from TI5KD's QTH in Heredia,
Costa Rica, from February 18th to February 27th. Activity will be on all
HF bands and 6m, with concentration on CW on WARC bands. For a description
of the station, see the Web page at:
VK9M, MELLISH REEF
The team that bought you VK9WI from Willis Island in
the year 2000 and VK9ML from Mellish Reef in 2001 are at it again! They
will be back on Mellish Reef in April of 2002. Activity will be on 160-6
meters, including the WARC bands. However, the team will concentrate mostly
on CW and the WARC bands this time. For further details. please check the
Web site at:
VP6/D, DUCIE ISLAND
The "425 DX News" reports that Garth, VE3HO, is
reporting that the DXpedition to Ducie Island has been rescheduled for
the end of March. A new charter ship has been arranged and Kan, JA1BK,
(group leader) is now looking for donations. The group of operators is
still being finalized.
YA, AFGHANISTAN
As of December 16th (from the YA5T Web site), Peter,
ON6TT, is running behind schedule, so he will not go back into YA-land
before his Christmas break. As this bulletin was being written, Peter
was in the United Arab Emirates and was expected to go back to Pakistan,
Monday, December 17th. For up-to-date info, watch the Web page at:
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From: "Ari Korhonen" {ari.korhonen@kolumbus.fi}
To: "Editors" {editors@n4gn.com}
Subject: WRTC2002 - Press release # 12 - Referees
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 17:43:14 +0200
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The WRTC2002 Organizing Committee is pleased to make an announcement of several nominations for the referee function associated with the upcoming event in Finland in July of next year.
Olli Rissanen, OA4DMR (OH0XX) together with Roger Western, G3SXW will be managing the WRTC2002 referee function. In the interim, Ari Korhonen, OH1EH will assist the referee community by providing preliminary information needed for the selected referees to be able to proceed with their personal planning.
The first twenty-five referees were selected, and they represent the first wave out of a total of fifty (50) on-site referees, one at each participating site. The underlying reasons are practical - such as the organizers' desire to have the balance of Finnish (OH) referees nominated concurrently with the foreign ones. Here the fact is that few applications have so far been received from OH-land, while the local language capability is required in several site situations.
We are now pleased to welcome the following veteran contesters and WRTC experts to join in the worldwide fun at WRTC2002:
K1VR, K6KR, K9JF, K9ZO, N2AA, N7BG, W6UM 4Z4KX, DL6LAU, F6BEE, G4BUO, SM3CER, SM3DMP, SM3EVR, T97M, TG9AJR, UY5XE OH1EB, OH2JA, OH3BU, OH4XX, OH5BM, OH5NQ, OH6OS, OH6RX.
The second wave will be launched January 30, 2002 and the third by March 15, 2002 at the latest. Please follow the progress of WRTC2002 at
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