The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 963
BID: $OPDX.963
June 14, 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, NJ1Q, WV2B, NG3K & ADXO, K4RT, N4AA & QRZ DX, W5TFW, AC8G, K8YSE, W8GEX (60m News), NK0S, AT International, DL1SBF, DL7MAE & The DX News Letter, DX World.Net, EI7CC, F5NQL, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, HP1AC, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, JA1ELY, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, Pete's-DX-Newsdesk, RSGB IOTA Web Site, SV1JG, VA3RJ & ICPO, VA7CIP, VE1VOX, VE3ZIK, VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF), VK3PC, VK4FW, VK4LDX and YO3JW for the following DX information.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT
According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 6th-June, through Sunday, 13th-June there were 214
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B9, 3C0, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O,
4S, 4X, 5B, 5N, 5R, 5T, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G,
9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, 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, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FP,
FR, FS, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HI, HK, HL, HP,
HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J6, J7, J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0,
KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM,
ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ7, PY, PZ, R1FJ, S2, S5, S7, SM, SP,
ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9, T31, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TN, TR, TT, TU,
TY, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2E, VP2M,
VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP8/h, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, YA, YB, YI, YL, YN, YO,
YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, ZF, ZL, ZP, ZS, ZS8
* 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).
3C0C, ANNOBON ISLAND
Operators Elmo/EA5BYP (SSB and RTTY) and Javi/EA5KM
(CW and SSB) are now active as 3C0C from Annobon Island (AF-039) until
June 20th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY, with
an emphasis on the lower bands and CW. They will try to have two stations
on the air, but remember that they are only two operators, so please be
patient. On their Web page they reported on June 13th, that due to strong
storms some antennas were destroyed. On Monday, June 14th, 3C0C will not
be active, and the team will be standby to repair all the antennas once
again.
They state, "....many QRM on top bands, so was not possible be on the air on 80 and 160m. Anyway they will try next days. A couple of days ago they have some problems with one of the power generators... as you can see this is not a Resort and they are tired. In next days they will try to work more for NA, at the moment the propagation was not very strong. They are making a big effort to be on the air." For more details and updates on the 3C0C DXpedition, visit their Web page at:
9A, CROATIA
Zik, VE3ZIK/DO7ZZ, will be once again active from Bilice
(Croatian coast) between July 1st and September 27th, as 9A/VE3ZIK. He
will try to activate several IOTA/IOCA Islands in the EU-170 IOTA group,
and also be in the RSGB IOTA Contest. Also, there is a chance he will
activate several WFF area from Croatia. QSL via DO7ZZ, Bureau is OK, eQSL
and LoTW. Also, E-mail Bureau request for QSL cards can be sent to:
CY0, SABLE ISLAND (A visit to the island!)
Duane, WV2B (VA1ZZ), states,
"I am arranging a day-trip to Sable Island in mid-August. No ham radio
involved, just a visit to see the station, horses, etc. At this time
there are 2 seats remaining on the charter flight. If seriously interested,
please contact me ASAP for details at: wv2b@juno.com "
DU, PHILIPPINES
Gerard, F2JD, is back to Manilla for 6 months or more.
He will be signing DU1/G0SHN and plans to be active on all bands and
modes. He will also try to activate some of the IOTA islands while there.
QSL via F6AJA. The log will be available online at:
DX0, SPRATLY ISLANDS (Update)
Jim Linton/VK3PC, DX0DX Public Affairs,
reported to OPDX on June 13th (edited): "Team Leader Chris Dimitrijevic,
VK3FY, has just returned from The Philippines where he held high level
discussions related to the DX0DX DXPedition being held in January 2011.
A series of meetings included one with the current Municipal Mayor of Paga-Asa (Thitu Island) where the DXpedition will be mounted. Later he met with the Mayor-Designate who will take office in September, and at that time current Mayor becomes the Vice-Mayor.
Other discussions were held with military authorities plus officials of the IARU member radio society, Philippines Amateur Radio Association (PARA) which is strongly in support of the DXpedition.
Chris VK3FY said, 'Those face-to-face discussions enabled the amateur radio and humanitarian aims of the DXpedition to be fully explained and agreed, and also clarified the requirements of both local and federal authorities.
The result has been universal support for the activity. The next step is to complete the necessary immigration procedures for each non-Filipino national radio amateur that will be part of the DXpedition. Once that is completed a formal letter of approval is to be issued.
The team is mindful that it not only has to meet the requirements of The Philippines authorities but also those of the DXCC Committee to have the DXpedition accredited.'
At the 2010 PARA Hamvention & 17th International Grand Eyeball June 4-6th, Ed Valdez, DU1EV, who will on the DX0DX team, made a presentation on the two previous DXpedition to the island (DX0K 2005 and DX0JP 2007), and finished off by announcing the January 2011 DXpedition.
The announcement of such a major proposed activation, in terms of numbers of operators (30) and duration (3 weeks) resulted in a standing ovation being given to that news.
Ed/DU1EV and Chris/VK3FY spent a lot of time talking to some of the 300 delegates who were keenly interested to learn all they could about it. The next few months will be extremely busy with further work on arranging supplies, logistics, customs clearances, and finalizing sponsorship and funding support.
A multi-nation team of 30 radio amateurs will operate ten HF stations CW (4), SSB (4) and RTTY (2), plus a VHF-UHF Station on 6m/2m /70cm and 23cm. That range of stations appears best suited in response to the known demands of the DX community. Sponsorship support has so far come
from ICOM America, Ham Radio Outlet, Spiderbeam, WX0B Array Solutions, Heil Sound and DX Engineering. Individual donations via PayPal are welcome.
'The team is highly motivated with each individual member preparing themselves for the trip to the Philippines and then on to island for this major DXpedition,' concluded Chris VK3FY." For more details visit:
DXCC NEWS
Bill Moore, NC1L, ARRL Awards Branch Manager, reports that the following
operation is approved for DXCC credit:
E4X - Palestine; 2010 Operation
Cards for this operation will now be accepted for DXCC credit.
Reports have been coming out that individuals are receiving their DXCC year in the mail.
FJ, ST. BARTHELEMY
Nikola, VE3EY, will once again be active as FJ/VE3EY
from St.Barthelemy Island (NA-146, DIFO FJ-001. It also counts for WLOTA
LH-0377) between November 22-30th. Activity will be on 160-10 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY. He will also be in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November
27-28th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via VE3EY.
IOTA NEWS
EU-031. Gian, IC8WIC, will be active from Capri Island during the
RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th) as a Single-Op entry. QSL
via his home callsign or by the Bureau.
EU-052. Mike, OE3MZC, will be active as SV8/OE3MZC/p from Corfu Island (GRE-117, GRE-156, GRE-159, GRE-170 and GRE-179) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th). QSL via OE3YCB by the Bureau.
EU-052. David, OK6DJ, will be active as SV8/OK6DJ from Zakyntosh Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th). He will be there between July 20-30th. QSL via OK1DRQ. LoTW in 2011. Visit his Web page at:
EU-114. Kevan, 2E0WMG, will be active as 2U0WMG/p from Herm Island, Guernsey, until June 17th. Activity will be on 80/40/20/17 meters using SSB. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.
EU-118. RARE IOTA (Just a Reminder)! Look for operators Oscar/EA1DR, George/EA2TA, Christian/EA3NT, Col/MM0NDX, Vincent/F4BKV and Bjorn/SM0MDG to activate Flannan Isles (an extremely difficult island to land on) between June 18-21st. Last activation was in 2002 (also in 1989 and 1995). Callsign will be MS0INT. Their main target will be working as many JA stations as possible and giving everyone a fair chance of working the EU-118 IOTA reference. Therefore, they aim to be active on 80-10 meters trying to get advantage on the best bands, with 2 simultaneous stations on the air (possibly 3 stations in daylight), one on CW and another on SSB. They state, "Since our stay on the island is limited, please remember that 1 QSO will be enough, no matter the band." QSL Manager will be M0URX. The team is still looking for sponsors. For updates, visit their Web page at:
EU-121. Members of the Dalkey Island Contest Group will again take part in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th) as a Multi-Op/ Low-Power entry, from Clare Island using the callsign EJ1DD. Operators mentioned are: Paul/EI2CA, Peter/EI7CC, Sean/EI7CD, Jim/EI8BP, Ger/EI8CC and Aidan/EI8CE. QSL via EI7CC. The WLOTA reference number is 1935.
EU-125. German operators Robert/DH8HD, Hans/DO3HJW, Olaf/DL4HG, Andreas/DG3XA and Andreas/DL7AT will be active as OZ0TX and OZ/DA0T/P from Mando Island between July 2227th. Activity will include a RSGB IOTA Contest entry. QSL via DL7AT.
EU-158. A group of Greek operators will activate Proti Island between June 22-26th. Activity will take part before, after and during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th). During the contest, the group will use the callsign SX8PR, and outside of the contest operators will sign homecall/SV8. Operators mentioned are: Cliff/SV1JG, George/SV1QN, Spyros/SV1RC and John/SV1GYG. QSL via SV1JG.
EU-163. Operators Simon/DJ4MZ, Luise/DL2MLU, Ben/DL6RAI, Hrvoje/9A6XX and Marko/9A8MM will be active as 4O1OTA from Sveti Nikola Island, Montenegro, during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th). QSL via IK2ILH.
EU-172. Eight members of the Grantham Amateur Radio Club will be active as OZ/G0GRC from Fyn Island (DIA FY-001) between June 18-23rd. All of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the Bureau. QSL route for direct requests go via G0RCI.
NA-126. Look for VB1H to be on the air from Harris Island, "New C.IS.A.", between August 11-15th. There should be 2 HF stations on the air operating both CW and SSB. Operators will be Don/ VE1AOE, Paul/VE1MPM, and Dana/VE1VOX. QSL via VE3EXY.
NA-160. A team of Honduran operators will be active as HQ3C from Cayo Pequeno in the Cayos Cochinos marine reserve between June 18-20th. Activity will be on all HF bands using SSB and some Digital modes, if conditions allow. Operators mentioned are: Jorge/HR2AW,Carlos/HR2CSB, Tony/HR2DX, Henry/HR2H, Javier/HR2J, Marco/HR2MD and Pedro/HR2PAC. QSL via HR2RCH, direct (w/SAE + 2 IRCs) or by the Bureau.
OC-012. Hase, JK1EBA, will be active as V63AKA from Yap Island in the Federated States of Micronesia between June 22-30th. Activity will be on the HF bands, as well as 6 meters, using CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign.
OC-171. Craig, VK4LDX/VK8PDX, will be active as VK4LDX/P for a short term DXpedition to Magnetic Island between July 24-25th. His main purpose for this activity is the RSGB IOTA Contest (between 1200z, July 24th to 1200z, July 25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/ Low-Power/24H entry. Craig will use 100 watts into verticals for 40/20/15/10 meters. He hopes to set up early on Saturday, July 24th, to operate from 0000z using PSK on 20/15 meters. Later on the Saturday, Craig hopes to be available on the ANZA DX Net which starts at 0515z on 14183 kHz. After that he will go on 20/15 meters PSK until around 1100z and then prepare for the contest. QSL via direct. You don't need to send any USDs or IRCs for return postage, just send a self-addressed envelope. He does not do LoTW or eQSL. If you do not wish to send a card direct you can send it to him via the Bureau. Visit his Blog at:
OC-171. Akira, JA1NLX, will be active as JA1NLX/VK4 from Dunk Island in the Queensland State (North Coast) South IOTA Group in Australia between September 1724th. Activity will be on 80/40/30/20/17/15/12/10 meters using CW. Suggested frequencies are: 3505, 7015, 10115, 14035, 18075, 21035, 24895 and 28035 kHz (QSX up 1-3 kHz). Equipment will be under 50 pounds! His transceiver: K2 or FT857 with microHAM CWKeyer. Antenna will be: 5m long Buddistick with a lots of radials for 80-10m. QSL via JA1NLX, by the Bureau, direct w/SASE or LoTW. Online log (on his Web page) and LoTW will be uploaded when he returns home. Visit his Web page at:
SA-060. Operators Orlando/PT2OP and Fred/PY2XB will be active as ZX8C from Cotejuba Island between July 15th. Activity will include an entry in the WLOTA Contest. More details will be forthcoming.
FJ, ST. BARTHELEMY
Nikola, VE3EY, will once again be active as FJ/VE3EY
between November 2230th. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB
and RTTY. He plans to be in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 27-28th) as
a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via his home callsign.
J2, DJIBOUTI
Vincent, F5MJV (ex-FM5JV, FO5RN and FO0/F8UFT), and current
"Union Francaise des Telegraphistes" (UFT) President has been assigned to
Djibouti. The length of his stay is currently unknown, but indications are
to be at least until 2011 and more likely until 2012. Vincent has received
a license, and his callsign is J28JV. His activity will be limited at first
from his military location on just the weekends (Friday and Saturday).
However, he is expected to set up an antenna at his home, so he will be
on the air during the evenings. Activity will be on the HF bands, including
the 30/17/12 meter bands. He will be mainly on CW and the Digital modes,
and possibly SSB. QSL via F5NQL.
ADDED NOTES: Vincent plans to make numerous trips to the IOTA "Gulf of Tadjoura Group" (AF-053), especially to Mucha Island (WLOTA 1596), during the weekends. He is also picking up gear necessary to set up a portable station to go to. Vincent also indicates that he will not be able to activate Saaoubia Islands (aka Sept-Freres, AF-059) because the Djiboutian regulations forbid him to go there. During his stay, Vincent will be active with/joined sometimes by Darko/E70A (J28AA) and in July (around the 15th) with Freddy/F5IRO (J28RO).
J3, GRENADA
Harry, AC8G (J37K), is planning a 5 night stay in Grenada
for the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 30-31st -- Contest callsign will be
J3A) with considerable operating the two days before with emphasis on
non-contest bands and modes. He states that additional operators can be
added. If interested, AC8G (Harry) can be contacted via hflasher@dayton.net
or 937-434-9616. QSL J3A via WA1S.
KH0, MARIANA ISLANDS
Tony, JA6CNL, will be active as KH0N from Saipan
(OC-086) between June 18-22nd. Activity will include the All-Asian DX CW
Contest (June 19-20th). Outside the contest, he will spend some time on
the 80/30/17/12m bands on CW. QSL via his home callsign or to: NKDXC,
P.O. Box 11, Yahata, Kitakyushu, 805-8691 Japan.
KH6BZF PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (For June 14-20th)
Jun 14 AN SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS
Jun 15 AN --------------------
Jun 16 HN-AN BN - Below Normal
Jun 17 AN AN - Above Normal/Geomagnetic Level is QUIET
Jun 18 AN LN - Low Normal
Jun 19 AN HN - High Normal/Geomagnetic Level is UNSETTLED
Jun 20 AN DIS - Disturbed
VDIS - Very Disturbed
GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
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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
NWR 2010Amateur Radio observation will take place between Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 17th. Amateur Radio stations are expected to operate from several national wildlife refuges during 2010 NWR Week. Contact 5 special refuge stations listed as active sites to earn a certificate. For more information, contact the NWR Week Amateur Radio coordinator at: info@nwrweek-radio.info For more details, visit the NWR Web page at:
QSL INFO AND NEWS
QSL-Infos from DB0SDX: June 11th ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4J9M via DL7EDH (direct only) FJ/DL1DA via DL1DA R300FF via UA2FFX/1 6Y2X via DL2AAZ GB0EPC via MM0DFV R300P via RN1AN 8Q7TB via PF4T HF2010FC via SP4OZ R7LV via UA6LV 9A1EPC via 9A5ABH HF35KRF via SP1KRF SM3/EA8CN via EA8CN 9K2YM via EA5KB HI7/DM1DZ via DM1DZ SN0EPC via SP5BHY 9M2GCN/6 via JH3GCN II8EPC via IW8CGX SP45BCA via SP7BCA AN5VFU via EA5FL J41EPC via SV8GXC SQ9YFF/6 via SQ9IDG AO5FUV via EA5FL JT5DX via JT1CO ST26ASC via ST2M (direct) CF3NAVY via VE3RCN KL7/KB7Q via KB7Q SV0LR via HB9LDR CQ7OA via CT1FMX LW3DN via EA5KB SX1EPC via SV8GXC CQ0ODX via CT2GZE LY10EPC via LY3W SY1EPC via SV8GXC CT9/DJ0JE via DJ0JE LY04EPC via LY3BY TM1EJ via F5YD EA5/G0MGA via eQSL only LZ/HA0HW via HA0HW TM2Z via F4FLF EE5RKX via EA5KB OK8FK/P via DK7FK TM30PB via F8BUO EG4EPC via EC2AMN PA50AT via PA1AT TM5BBC via F2UW EG5FUV via EA5FL PB04EPC via PA9CC TM8TOC via F4FEE EI10GPC via EI8DD PQ7S via PR7JP UE3EPC via RZ3EC EN90ALK via UY5AX PV7EPC via PS7DX YI9GYS via KG4GYS EO90LKV via UT2LY R2SRR via RV3YR ZP5KO via PY4KL9M2HB LOGS. Hutch, NK0S, reports that he has "finished converting the logs for 9M2HB, and they have been sent to NN3W for uploading to LoTW. The logs cover from 3rd June 1987 through 4th August 1994. Any questions related to contacts should be made to me. I still have the paper logs and if I made a mistake or two (probably) I will be glad to research and correct as/if necessary." His E-mail address is: nk0s@ec.rr.com
Alain, F6BFH, recently active from the Caribbean as FG/F6BFH, TO5SM and TO5SM/P, informs that all direct requests are being answered and sent out.
Florentin, F4DYW (ex-FT5WO), reports that the documentation about his Crozet license and his radio equipment is all packaged up and is being sent home first. Documentation will be forwarded to the DXCC Desk once he returns home. Be patient!
V44KAI LOGS. Joey, W5TFW, reports that he has "started" to put Joel's, V44KAI QSOs on LoTW and eQSL. He states, ".... this is going to be a slow,..... process, so bear with me." His QSL cards are supposed to be delivered by UPS to Joey on June 7th (again,... bear with him).
QSLS VIA LoTW: UA1OIL
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 9G5TT, C4N, CR2A, CR2X, CU2AG, EP3PK, HH4/K4QD, OG0A, OH2BH, OJ0B, PJ2/N4QQ, VO2NS, VP2MCC, VQ9LA, XU7ACY and YI9PSE
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 8P9JR, D44TXI, D44TXO, LZ128LO, ON65L, PW6C, T77NM, V63J and VP8YLH
T31, CENTRAL KIRIBATI (Update - PACIFIC ODYSSEY 2010)
Members of the
Pacific Odyssey DXpedition Team made a safe return to Apia, Samoa, on
June 5th. The team was active as 5W0OX until June 8th. Complete details
on what happened is available on their Web page at:
T6, AFGHANISTAN
Mirek, SP8UFB, is active as T6MB from the "Bagram Air
Base" for the next six more months. Activity has been mainly on 20 meters
using RTTY and PSK, but also look for activity on CW and SSB. Taking into
account the local restrictions, it can not be active on 80 and 30m. QSL
via SP8UFB. He will answer QSLs upon his return.
T6, AFGHANISTAN
Terence, K5TLL, will be on a "tactical DXpedition"
here between October 2010 and May 2011. His callsign will be T6TL. He
will be using an old Icom 706 and a dipole antenna. Activity will be on
40-10 meters using SSB and the Digital modes. Frequencies will be listed
on (QRZ.com) when the time comes. QSL via his home callsign.
ADDED NOTE: Terence's friend, John, KD5NOI, will also be on a "tactical DXpedition", but from Kandahar Airfield. Activity will also start in October using the callign T6JC. QSL via his home callsign.
V6, MICRONESIA
Four members of Yamakto ARC (JA1ZEK) will be active from
Yap Island (OC-012) between June 22-29th. This is their 19th DXpedition
since 1993. In April of 2008, they had visited Yap Island, but their QTH
was very poor for DX operation. This time they found a good hotel.
Operators mentioned are: Sasi/JA1KJW, Hase/JK1EBA, Karl/JA3MCA, Kund/JA8VE
and Mat/JA1JQY. Their callsign and QSL information are V63JQ (via JA1KJW),
V63AKA (via JK1EBA), V63MCA (via JA3MCA), V63VE (via JF1OCQ) and V63JY
via JA1JQY). The team will brings five transmitters and one 500W amp,
and plans to operate 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. They will be
on the air 24 hours, operating at least two bands and a 6m beacon, but
with a maximum five bands operating. Operators mail addresses provided
are:
JA1KJW - Satoshi Nakayama, 1-17-8 Sibuya, Yamato, 242-0023 JAPAN
JK1EBA - Akira Hasegawa, 3702-3 Fukuda, Yamato, 242-0024 JAPAN
JA3MCA - Kaoru Tachibana, 385-21 Ohba-cho, Yokohama, 225-0023 JAPAN
JF1OCQ - Hiroyuki Miyake, 1-3-6 Asakura, Maebashi, 371-0811 JAPAN
XT2, BURKINA FASO
Members of the "VHF DX Gang" will be active as XT2EME
from an orphanage (La Maison du Coeur) in Ouagadougou between July 15th
and August 2nd. Operators mentioned are: Andre/HB9CVC, Peter/HB9HLV and
Ludovic/HB9EOU. The founder, Mrs. Josette Boegli, is from Switerland and
Peter, HB9HLV, has been involved in the activities of the orphanage for
more than ten years. The group's goal is to make 20,000 QSOs on CW, SSB
and PSK. QSL via HB9HLV. The group will be announcing a XT2EME Web page
for details about their activities in XT2-land, as well as sponsors and
donations for the orphanage (via a PayPal account) very soon. The "VHF
DX Gang's" Web page is available at:
XV2/XV4, VIETNAM
Mal, VK6LC, will once again be returning to Vietnam
between August 12th and September 10th. He is calling this "DX-Vocation".
His trip is to do remedial repair work on the antennas in Ho Chi Minh
City and to activate his old station XV2LC again. He also states, "As a
special from the deep south, I will operate from the majestic tropical
Mekong Delta as XV4LC." Activity will take place from two different
locations:
1) First QTH will be near the famous floating Mekong River "Cai Rang" floating markets in Can Tho (pronounced as "con kur"). Here he will use a Delta Loop for 40/20/15m and a Quad Loop for 17m. Operating CW and SSB.
2) Mal will then operate from a farm near Soc Trang located on the Mekong River Plains. This operation will be predominately CW with some SSB using all portable equipment and antennas. He states, "Space being not a problem here, I will try for 160m."
QSL both operations via VK6LC. For some pictures, see XV2LC and XV4LC on (QRZ.com).
YJ0, VANUATU
Bill Horner, VK4FW, President of the ODXG (Oceania Amateur
Radio DX Group Inc.), is looking at the viability of running a 7 day
DXpedition to Vanuatu (YJ0). Chris, VK3QB, will be the DXpedition leader
and is in the process of finalizing a viability study. The emphasis will
be on having fun, working some DX and handing out QSOs for what is still
a reasonably sought after entity. Depending on how many people are on
this DXpedition, the plan will be to run 2 stations using wire dipoles
and verticals. They are aiming to make about 5,000 to 7,000 QSOs over the
five days and nights of the operation. At this stage, they are looking
at running this DXpedition in the 2nd half of August or first week of
September.
Final details and stations/bands/modes will not be announced until they get to the next phase of planning and this won’t commence until Bill has at least 4 people on the list. This expedition will be limited to 6 people, so if you are interested please contact Chris, VK3QB, as soon as possible at vk3qb@wia.org.au or phone 0429 187 593.
YP1, ROMANIA (WFF Op!)
A group of Romanian hams will again activate
Danube Delta (YOFF-021) between June 23-29th. They will use the callsign
YP1WFF/MM because the expedition will be on a boat on the second biggest
European river delta. After traveling on each of Danube's Arms, they will
also try to activate local lighthouses, so be alert on DXClusters!
QSL via YO3JW. For more info, visit the Romanian WFF Web page at:
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