The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 956
BID: $OPDX.956
April 19, 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, N1DG, NJ1Q, NG3K & ADXO, N4AA & QRZ DX, W5KNE, KH6BZF, K7VL, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX (60m News), K9AU, N0RC, Algarve STAR DX Team, AT International, DK0ZAB, DL7MAE & The DX News Letter, DX World.Net, EA3RKR, F5NQL & UFT, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, G3SWH, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, IZ2LSC, OE1ZKC, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, Pete's-DX-Newsdesk, PT7WA, RSGB IOTA Web Site, SP2QCW, UT5UY, VA3RJ & ICPO, VE2EBK, VE8EV, VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) and VK2HV for the following DX information.
SPECIAL NOTE
The Chinese Radio Sports Association (CRSA) has asked
that the frequencies 7050 and 7060 kHz be kept clear
for emergency traffic following a devastating earthquake
in the Yu Shu district, Quinghai Province.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT
According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 11-April, through Sunday, 18th-April there were 222
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 3X, 4J,
4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5B, 5N, 5R, 5T, 5U, 5V, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7P, 7Q, 7X, 8P,
8Q, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9Q, 9U, 9V, 9Y, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV,
BY, C2, C3, C5, C6, 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, FH, FK, FM, FO, FR, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB,
HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J5, 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, PJ7, PY,
PY0F, PZ, R1FJ, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9, T2, T32, T7, T8,
TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TN, TR, TU, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2,
V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2V, VP8, VP8/h, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, YA,
YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, ZF,
ZK2, ZL, ZL8, ZL9, 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).
4U10, AUSTRIA (Special Event)
The Vienna International Amateur Radio
Club (4U1VIC) will activate special event callsign 4U10NPT between
May 1-31st. Activity is to promote the "2010 Review Conference of the
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons" (NPT). QSL via
OE1ZKC. For DXCC or other award purposes, it shall be counted as the
same as 4U1VIC. For the detail of the conference, please refer to the
following URL address: http://www.un.org/en/conf/npt/2010/
9H, MALTA
Russell, G5XW, is to be active as 9H3XW from Malta (IOTA EU-023,
MIA MM-001, WLOTA LH-1113) between June 12-19th. Activity will be on
the HF bands using SSB (no set times or frequencies). QSL via his home
callsign, direct only (QRZ.com).
9M8, WEST MALAYSIA (IOTA Op)
After his activity from Kuching, East
Malaysia (QRT April 20th), look for Mirek, VK6DXI, to be active as 9M8DX/2
from Kuala Lumpur between April 20-23rd and 26-29th, and then from Tioman
Island (AS-046) between April 24-26th. Activity will be focused on 30/17/12
meters CW. QSL via SP5UAF, by the Bureau or direct.
AO, SPAIN (Special Event - Europe Day)
Look for special event stations
AO1EU, AO2EU, AO3EU, AO4EU, AO5EU, AO6EU, AO7EU, AO8EU, and AO0EU to be
active from May 1-20th. Activity is to celebrate the 60th anniversary of
Robert Schuman proposal (on May 9, 1950) for the creation of an organized
Europe, under peace and harmony. In addition, this year coincides with
the Spanish Presidency of the EU. The EA Digital Federation, a member of
the European Organization for Amateur Radio (EURAO), wants to help to
contribute in the spreading of this common area of coexistence called
Europe. All contacts with the above stations are good for the EANET
Diploma. Details available at:
DK, GERMANY (WFF Op!)
Members of the DARC in Dessau (DK0ZAB) will be
active as DK0ZAB/p from the Nature Reserve/Biosphere "Flusslandschaft
Elbe" (DLFF-024) between 0900z April 24th, and 1800z April 25th. They
will operate mainly CW and SSB on the HF bands using 100 watts and wire
and vertical antennas. Look for them on the WFF frequencies. QSL via
DK0ZAB, by the Bureau or direct.
DVD VIDEO REVIEWED BY EDITOR TEDD MIRGLIOTTA, KB8NW (K4M - Midway Atoll:
"Stepping Stone of the Pacific")
.
Naturally, the video shows the K4M operating during the DXpedition, but the video also provides interesting details on the history of Midway Atoll and how the U.S. Forest and Wildlife Service was able to take control and make it into a reserve in 1988 to protect the wildlife on the island. Interviews with the members of the K4M team and individuals from U.S. Forest and Wildlife Service also provided interesting details about Midway. Operating/living conditions on the island - air conditioning, a bar, three meals a day from a cafeteria, scenic views from the window, InterNet access, cable TV -- WHAT! Are they staying at the Hilton? James also provides video from many different views/loctaions on the island (old air force base and hangers, old ham shack, interesting stuff/junk left behind by the military, beaches, abandoned buildings..etc). I do not want to spoil it with any more details. Buy the video! It is 44 minutes of great PBS quality video that you will enjoy, and it is now available for 25.00 USDs. To order yours today, go to:
EF8, CANARY ISLANDS
Val, RD3AF, will be active as EF8M from Santa Maria
de Guia, Las Palmas Gran Canaria (AF-004, DIE S-005, WLOTA L 0969),
during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 29-30th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/
High-Power entry. QSL via UA3DX.
HB0, LIECHTENSTEIN (QRP Op!)
Alberto, IW1PRT, will be active as
HB0/IW1PRT/QRP between April 30th and May 1st. He usually operates on
160-10 meters including 30/17/12 meters. QSL via his Manager IZ1MKR
by EURAO Bureau.
HF2010, POLAND (Special Event)
Piotr, SP2QCW, is now active as HF2010WECK
(prefix first time used) until June 30th. Activity is to celebrate the
"World Enduro Championship in Kwidzyn (June 2010)". Operations will be
on all bands and all modes. QSNs show activity this past weekend was on
30/20/17 meters using RTTY and PSK. QSL via SP2QCW (See info on (QRZ.com)).
IOTA NEWS
AS-008. Members of the Tokyo Dental College will be active as JA1YUC/1
from Nii Island between May 14th. Activity will be on all
bands and modes. Operators mentioned are: Kanichi/JE1SCF,
JG4IQC and JF1QQR. QSL via JA1YUC, by the Bureau is preferred.
EU-042. Operators Jens/DK8MIL, Thomas/DK9BTX, Mathias/DJ9MD and Jan/ DK7JAN will be active as DF0TM from Amrum Island (GIA N-018, WLOTA LH-2464) between April 23-26th. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL via the DARC bureau. If you need a direct QSL, please send a SAE and the right postage (the equivalent of 1.70 EUR or two IRCs [preferred]) to: Jens Sasse, Muhlenfeldstr. 8, D-28832 Achim, Germany.
EU-110. A team of Italian operators will be active as 9A/homecall
from St. Nikola Island, Croatia, between May 28th and June
2nd. Operators mentioned are: Giovanni/I2OGV, Ivano/I2RFJ,
Giuseppe/I2ZBX, Diego/IZ2AMV and Andrea/IZ2LSC. The team has
chosen to activate this island because, according to the RSGB
IOTA statistics, only 51% of ham participants to the program
have received the accreditation for EU-110. Their goal is to
contact as many operators as possible. They will be active on
the HF band (80-6m) using CW, SSB and RTTY, with 3 or 4 stations
on the air. Their plans will try to keep 1 station active 24
hours. They will try to stay around IOTA frequencies. Suggested
frequencies are:
CW - 3530, 7030, 10114, 14040, 18098, 21040, 24920 and 28040
SSB - 3765, 7055/7155, 14260, 18128, 21260, 24950 and 28560/28460
QSL via the operators home callsign, by the Bureau or direct
(send to the (QRZ.com) address). For direct cards, please include
a SAE and sufficient return postage [Europe 1 USD, Outside Europe
2 USDs]. Please DO NOT send IRCs. QSL cards not compliant with
this policy will be returned via Bureau. For more info and
online logs, go to:
EU-114. Kevan, 2E0WMG, will be active as 2U0WMG/P from Herm Island, Guernsey, between June 1-17th. Activity will be on 80/40/20/ 17/15 meters SSB. Herm is quite interesting as there are no less than four WAB squares on the Island (North East WV48, North West WV38, South East WV47 and South West WV37). Kevan like everyone who visits this island, may have restrictions as to where he can operate from but is hoping to try and activate all the WAB areas on the island. This trip is ahead of a possible larger scale trip next year with a few operators. QSL via his home callsign 2E0WMG.
EU-120. Kevan, 2E0WMG, will be active from Lundy Island between June 5-8th. Activity will be on 80/40/20/17/15 meters SSB. QSL via his home callsign 2E0WMG.
EU-129. Helmut, DL7VOX, will be active as DL7VOX/p from Usedom Island (GIA O-13) and its lighthouse (Admiralty C2867.1, ARLHS FED-359, WLOTA LH-1640) between April 22nd and May 11th. Activity will be mainly CW on the HF bands, using 100 watts and wire antennas. QSL via DL7VOX, direct or by the Bureau.
EU-141. Operators Helmut/DL5DSM and Bernhard/DL9UBF will be active as LA/homecall from Vardo Island (WLOTA LH-0106) between May 5-10th. Activity will be on the HF bands using SSB, 100 watts and vertical antennas. QSL via their home callsigns, direct or by the Bureau.
EU-172. A group of the Belgian UBA Section Diest operators will be active from Langeland Island, Denmark, between May 12-18th. Activity will be on all HF bands. QSL via ON4AMM. Operators mentioned are: Dominic/ON4AZP, Michel/ON4CAQ, Francois/ON6VP, Herman/ON7FH and Maurice/ON7KS.
NA-128. Members of the NA-128 Contest Group will activate the special
callsign XL2I from Isle-aux-Coudres (CISA QC-009, Grid FN47,
ARLHS CAN 234), Quebec, to commemorate the 475th anniversary
of the arrival of the explorer Jacques Cartier between July
23-25th. Look for many stations to be active at the same time.
Activity will be on all bands 80-6 meters using CW, SSB and
RTTY/PSK31. During the IOTA Contest, a station will be dedicated
to the contest exclusively on SSB and CW. QSL via VE2CQ, direct
or by the Bureau.
SPECIAL ISLAND NOTE: NA-128 is made up of more
than 45 islands, rocks and smaller reefs and more than half of
them are accessible for future NA-128 expeditions.
NA-182. (Update) John, VE8EV, is expected to be active from Greens Island in the Northwest Territories (NWT) in the Inuvik Region East Group until April 20th. Remember, he is using a very rare prefix and is signing CK8G. Activity has been mainly on 20 meters SSB. Updated information can be found at:
OC-130. Maarten "Moj", PA3GZU, will be active as DU9/PA3GZU from Mindanao Island (WLOTA LH-2803), Philippines, between July 11th and August 7th. Activity will be holiday style with operations mainly on 20 meters and possibly 40/15/10 meters depending on the conditions using CW, SSB and BPSK31. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau is preferred. There will be a delay but received QSL cards will get answered. DO NOT use surface mail without return postage coverage.
OC-164. Members of the Hills Amateur Radio Group (VK6AHR) will be active from Rottnest Island (WLOTA LH-2197) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th). Operators mentioned are: Marty/ VK6FDX, Heath/VK6TWO and Martin/VK6ZMS. Activity will be on all HF bands. QSL VK6AHR by the Bureau, or direct (QRZ.com).
SA-023. If you worked PY6RT/p this past weekend, the operations were from Itaparica Island. QSL via the home callsign.
KH6BZF PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (For April 19-25th)
Apr 19 AN SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS
Apr 20 AN --------------------
Apr 21 AN BN - Below Normal
Apr 22 AN AN - Above Normal/Geomagnetic Level is QUIET
Apr 23 AN LN - Low Normal
Apr 24 AN HN - High Normal/Geomagnetic Level is UNSETTLED
Apr 25 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
OX, GREENLAND (Update to OPDX.951)Reid operates the HF bands, including 10m if it is open.
If 10m is open, Reid will be giving out his 10-10 number upon request.
Also, Reid operates on the satellites, activating grid FQ56 during his
time on Thule. He will be limited to FM birds with a VHF uplink. Satellite
operation is also dependent on the BMEWS radar system not interfering
with the UHF downlink. Reid will upload his log to ClubLog.org, LoTW
and Eqsl. QSL direct or by the Bureau via N0RC.
ADDED NOTE BY REID:
"Since I will be operating in my spare time, I cannot give a predictable
schedule. I plan on sending out an announcement before I go on the air
through a google group page with planned times, bands and modes of
operation for that day. People can sign up by going to:
PACIFIC ODYSSEY 2010 TOUR (Update)
Members of the Ukrainian DXpeditioners
Team (UDXT) have announced their new project "PACIFIC ODYSSEY 2010" to
take place between mid-May and early June. Alex, UT5UY, informs OPDX that
"preparations for the forthcoming Pacific Odyssey DXpedition are going
fine." The UDXT members include the following: Sergey/UX0HX (Team Leader),
Oleg/RK3FA, Alex/UT5UY, Yuriy/UT1HF, Oleg/US7UX, Leo/UR3HR and Yuriy
Grushevskiy/SWL. Activity will take place from the following islands on
all bands and modes as:
Samoa (5W) - Between May 18-19th; callsign 5W0OX; Reference numbers
are: CQ32, ITU62 and IOTA OC097.
Central Kiribati (T31) - Between May 22nd and June 1st; callsigns are T31X and T31UR; Reference numbers are: CQ31, ITU62 and IOTA OC043.
Tokelau (ZK3) - Between June 2-6th; callsign ZK3X; Reference numbers are: CQ31, ITU62 and IOTA OC048.
The UDXT members state (edited), "The running of the DXpedition to a remote Pacific Islands is always very expensive. We invite organizations and individuals to make the donation towards the cost of this unique operation." For more information please visit the DXpedition's Web site at:
QSL INFO AND NEWS
A6WAD via IZ8CLM. Activity was by the Emirates Amateur Radio Society
(A62ER) in U.A.E. to celebrate "World Amateur Radio Day" on April 18th.
Algarve STAR DX Team reports that the logs for the recent CR6A Odeleite DAM Island are now available online at: http://algarvedx.com CR6A valid for DIA AI-36.
Phil, G3SWH/AD5YS, reports that he has replied to all the direct QSL requests for VK9X/G6AY received to date and they have now been mailed.
QSLS VIA LoTW: 7Z1CQ, 9V1SV, CQ35MD, CX6VM, F6HRP, FO8RZ, HK1NK, JA1BOQ, OE6MDF, PA3T, PY2HL, S79GM, UA6BRD, VE7UQ, YV5ANF and ZY7C
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 5Z0H, 8P9NX, 9X0LX, A25NW, D44TXP, FG8AR, GJ0KYZ, H40FN, HV0A, J6/N7UN, LU5FC, LX30AL, OD5/DL6SN, P49V, ST2AR, SV2CXI, T77C, TX3A, VP5/W5CW, VP5/W5SL, VP9400HW, VU2PAI and YN2NW
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: None reported this week!!
S7, SEYCHELLES (IOTA Op!)
Vlad, RA9LR, will be active as S79LR from
Desroches Island (AF-033) between May 1-7th, and from Mahe Island (AF-024)
between May 8-10th. Activity will be mainly on the low bands using 100
watts into DX-88 vertical, operating CW, RTTY, PSK63 and some SSB. He
plans to possibly be in the ARI International DX Contest (May 1-2nd),
Alessandro Volta RTTY DX Contest (May 8-9th) and CQ-M International DX
Contest (May 8-9th). Listen for operator to announce QSL route.
ST2, SUDAN
Robert, S53R, will be active as ST2AR from Khartoum during
the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 29-30th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry.
QSL via S53R.
T2, TONGA (Update/Pacific Tour Continues)
Hugh, K6HFA, is on his third
leg of his South Pacific tour (see OPDX.948 / 950) and is now active as
T2A until April 21st. Activity will be on CW, SSB and possibly RTTY
using 100 watts into a multi-band vertical antenna (for 80-15m). Look
for him on the IOTA frequencies or possibly other frequencies. Hugh
plans to call by areas (EU, NA, SA, ASIA... etc..) per propagation.
QSL via K6HFA. His next stop will be Fiji (3D2) between April 23-26th,
activating IOTA OC-016 or OC-156.
T32, EASTERN KIRIBATI (Update)
The Southern Line Islands operators
were active as T32SI from Starbuck Island (IOTA OC-280) for three days
and are now headed to Christmas Island. For more details and updates,
visit the T32 Southern Line Islands DXpedition's Web page at:
T8, PALAU (OC-009)
Mike, KM9D (ex-V63MY), has received the callsign
T88CF for operating. No activity has been reported yet. Length of stay
is unknown. QSL via OM2SA.
V2, ANTIGUA
Leslie, W2LPL, will be active as V26LPL between April
26-30th. Activity will be on 20 meters using 100 watts. He states,
"Rig is a FT-857 using a vertical antenna as I watch the waves crashing
on the beach." QSL via W2LPL.
VP8/O, SOUTH ORKNEY ISLANDS
Members of the "Micro-lite Penguins DXpedition
Team" are expected to be active from here next year between January 27th
and February 8th, 2011. The full official announcement is expected during
the 2010 International DX Convention at Visalia, CA. The current announced
team members are: Ralph/K9ZO, Tom/ND2T, James/9V1YC, Ralph/K0IR, Don/N1DG,
Wes/W3WL, Mike/N6MZ, Max/I8NHJ, George/N4GRN, Jerry/WB9Z, Lew/W7EW,
Ward/N0AX and John/VE3EJ. QSL Manager is Garry, VE3XN. For details about
the South Orkney Islands, bios on all the operators and possible updates,
visit the DXpedition's Web page at:
"The Microlite Penguins DXpedition team will be activating the South Orkney Islands (DXCC VP8/O, IOTA AN-008) from January 27 to February 8, 2011. Safe and reliable Antarctic transportation has been secured by the experienced RV Braveheart, and activity will be on all HF bands 160m-10m using SSB, CW and RTTY.YI, IRAQOperators will be K9ZO, ND2T, 9V1YC, K0IR, N1DG, N0AX, W3WL, N6MZ, I8NHJ, N4GRN, WB9Z, W7EW and VE3EJ. This will be the team's fourth time activating an entity in the Antarctic region and fifth DXpedition overall.
You may recognize most of the callsigns from the group's past operations, but we've also added several new members to the team, all of whom have been on DXpeditions to some of the world's rarest entities.
Those who have enjoyed our operations over the last 8 years may recall that our methods and philosophy are somewhat different from other DX- peditions. Though our overall goal is still to provide a new DXCC entity on as many bands and modes as possible, we also strive to increase the fun factor by focusing on operational simplicity and radio skill.
In the past we kept the Microlite Penguins DXpeditions non-commercial and confined the financial burden to ourselves and a single sponsor, the NCDXF. But today, with the astronomical cost of Antarctic travel and a budget approaching US$300,000, this single-sponsor approach is no longer a reality. To make this DXpedition happen, we must break our tradition and ask for support of the entire amateur radio community. All financial support, no matter what the amount will be welcome. We have even set up a website where DXers, clubs and foundations can donate online:
http://www.vp8o.com It is the support and encouragement of the DX community that will make this exciting Antarctic adventure a success. We hope that you, personally, can be a part of this adventure, share the excitement with us, and help bring the Microlite Penguins to the airwaves once again.
73 and see you on the bands. The Microlite Penguins DXpedition Team"
ZD8, ASCENSION ISLAND
Bob, G4DBW, will be active as ZD8RH until April
20th. Activity is mostly CW on 80-10 meters. QSL via LoTW or to G4DBW.
ZF, CAYMAN ISLANDS
Sam, W5CU, will be active as ZF2CU between May 1-8th.
Activity will be on 40/30/20 meters using mostly CW. QSL via his home
callsign.
ZL8, KERMADEC ISLANDS (Update)
It was announced this past week that due
to business commitments, Joerg, DL8WPX, had to cancel his participation
in the upcoming ZL8X DXpedition. The DXpedition has added a new team
member - Andree, DL8LAS. For information about this DXpedition, visit
the ZL8X Web page at:
ZS, SOUTH AFRICA
Bernie, ZS4TX, will be active as ZS9X during the CQWW
WPX CW Contest (May 29-30th as a Single-Op/Single-Band (??) entry. QSL
via LoTW.
ZS8M, MARION ISLAND (Update)
By the time you read this Pierre, ZS1HF,
will be on Marion Island (AF-021). The supply ship's ("SA Agulha") is
located here:
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