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The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1041
BID: $OPDX.1041
December 19, 2011
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
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and VE1AL for the following DX information.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 11th-December, through Sunday, 18th-December there were
222 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3V, 3W222 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L,
4O, 4S, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8R, 9A,
9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP,
BV, BY, C3, C5, C6, C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, CY0, D2, D4,
D6, DL, DU, E4, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET,
EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, 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, 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, PJ4,
PJ5, PJ7, PY, PZ, R1FJ, S2, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T32, T7, T8,
TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TL, TR, TT, TU, TY, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2,
V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK0M, VP5, VP8, VP8/h, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU,
XE, XU, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZF,
ZK2, ZL, ZP, ZS
* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/S* 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).
3DA, SWAZILAND. Operators Phil/G3SWH and John/G3OLU (aka EA5ARC) will be
active from the Hawane Resort in western Swaziland between February
21-29th, 2012. The Hawane Resort has a well equipped station with Elecraft
K3 transceivers, ICOM IC2KL amplifiers, an A4S at 24m and an A3WS at 20m,
a wire 4 square for 40m and a vertical for 80m complete with 30 x 20m long
radials. Phil informs OPDX that they will use a single callsign for the
DXpedition, which is yet to be allocated. Activity will be on CW only on
all bands 80-10 meters. There will be no 160, 6 meters or EME activity.
Propagation permitting, they plan to have two stations on the air for as
many hours every day as is possible. Their main objective is to work as
many European, North American and ROTW stations on as many different bands
as possible and plan to make at least 15,000 QSOs. QSL via G3SWH, either
via the OQRS facility on Phil's Web site <www.g3swh.org.uk> (preferred),
direct with SAE and adequate return postage, or via the Bureau. Subject
to a good Internet connection, there will be an on-line log on Phil's Web
site and daily uploads to LoTW. Phil will issue an update once the callsign
has been issued and he has the Web site up and running.
3DA, SWAZILAND. Members of the "Fox Charlie DXpedition Team" will be
active as 3DA0FC between April 4-11th, 2012. Activity will be on 80-10
meters using SSB, RTTY and PSK. Suggested frequencies are:
SSB - 3780, 7063, 14185, 18136, 21290, 24930 and 28490 kHz
RTTY - 3590, 7040, 10149, 14084, 18104, 21084, 24924 and 28084 kHz
PSK - 7038, 14072, 18102, 21072, 24922 and 28122 kHz
The current list of operators are Filip/ON4AEO and XYL Kath/ON7BK,
Sid/ZS6AYC and XYL Adele/ZR6APT, Gert/ZS6GC, Jose/ON4CJK, YL Elna/ZS6EB,
YL Steffi/ON3AEO, Lucas/ZS6ACT and Herman/ZS5LH. QSL via ON4CJK, direct
oor by the Bureau. A 3DA0FC Web site is currently under construction that
will include an online log at: http://www.filipstattooshop.be/Swaziland2012
A2, BOTSWANA (Ops still needed!). Frosty, K5LBU, reports that there is
still room for several more operators to join his DXpedition to Botswana
in March. Currently, there is Frosty, one couple and one other operator,
and two of them are planning to visit and stay 3 nights and 4 days at the
Kruger Park before meeting up in Johannesburg on March 16-17th. They will
arrive at the Lotsane lodge on the 18th and return to Johannesburg on
the 28th and depart on the 29th. The group plans to operate as A25HQ
in the CQ WPX Contest while there. If you would like to go, E-mail Frosty
at: 3da0cf@gmail.com
A5, BHUTAN. Take, JA4ATV (ex-9J2FM), is now active as A52ATV from Bhutan
until December 20th. Activity has been on 40/15/12 meters CW. Watch around
0800-0930z and 1930-2230z. QSL via JA4ATV.
CARIBBEAN TOUR. Tom, AA9A, will be on a Caribbean holCARIBBEAN TOUR. Tom, AA9A, will be on a Caribbean holiday tour with the
family between the end of January and early March. QSL via AA9A and LoTW.
His schedule is as follows:
PJ2 - Active as PJ2/AA9A from Curacao between January 21st and February
4th, 2012. Activity limited to spare time on 40-10 meters using
CW and SSB.
V2 - Active as V25AA from Antigua with other operators between
February 13-22nd. See details below under V2.
PJ7 - Active as PJ7/AA9A from Sint Maarten between March 3-17th.
Activity limited to spare time on 40-10 meters using CW and
SSB.
CY0, SABLE ISLAND (Everything is still a go!). Murray, WA4DAN, informs
OPDX (edited): "The team of Ron/AA4VK and Murray/WA4DAN are making last
minute preparations for the upcoming CY0 DXpedition. Gear is currently
being prepared for shipment to Maritime Air Ltd in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Some antennas are already on Sable. Because of the recent uptick in high
band propagation, increased emphasis will be placed on 10 and 12 meters.
Our goal is to always have one operator on 10 meters during the time that
band is open to CY0. We are shipping a three element, 10-meter monoband
yagi to the island. This 10-meter yagi will be mounted on top of a 30-foot
tower which we will erect upon arrival on the island. It is possible we
may have both CY0 stations on 10-meters at peak times. We are looking at
ways to physically separate the 10 meter antennas to facilitate that
possibility. We were greatly encouraged by the amount of activity in the
recent 10-meter contest. We know there is high demand for CY0 on that
band. We will do our best to satisfy this demand. We are scheduled to
arrive in Halifax on the morning of Dec. 27th. We will confirm all of
our gear made it safely and shop for last minute supplies. After an early
wake-up on Dec. 28th, we will arrive at Maritime Air and eagerly await
for the OIC on Sable and Maritime Air to make the GO/NO GO call on the
weather and landing conditions. Landing on Sable is a little tricky as
there is no runway on the island. Landing is on the sand which must be
relatively firm and free of standing water. Wind speed and wind direction
are also critical parameters to the GO/NO GO decision. These decisions
are made by the OIC on Sable and Maritime Air. Keep a check on this Web
site for more updates as we get closer to departure:
<http://www.cy0dxpedition.com>.
D6, COMOROS. Fabri, IW3SQY, will lead an international team of operators
to activate Comoros sometime in the coming months of 201to activate Comoros sometime in the coming months of 2012. More details
are forthcoming.
DX-WORLD.NET'S 2011 DXPEDITION OF THE YEAR SURVEY. It is that time of
the year for the DX-World.net Web site's - "DXpedition of the Year 2011".
It is easy to vote on the Web page by just checking the box next to the
DXpedition you want to vote for (you can vote up to five DXpeditions).
After you vote, you can see the current standings. The survey is available
at: http://dx-world.net/2011/dx-world-dxpedition-of-the-year-2011
The voting will close on January 15th, 2012. DX-World.net states, "The
criteria behind the poll is to remind operators of the many notable
DXpeditions which occurred during the last 12 months and to vote for
their favorite(s)."
E4, PALESTINE (Update). Peri, HB9IQB, is now active as E44PM possibly
through December 22-23rd. Activity will be mainly CW with some SSB.
For more details and updates, visit the following Web page at:
http://www.hb9iqb.ch/palestine.html
UPDATE FROM PERI (UPDATE FROM PERI (date December 16th): "Season's greetings from Bethlehem.
Operation started Dec. 15th, 20.48 UTC, on 7 MHz, in CW. First Call in
the Log is HB9DX, The Swiss DX Foundation, with HB9DDO at the key.
Unfortunately, terrible QRM was encountered here caused by all kind
of electrical devices in the house (Neon lights, Air condition etc.),
peaking S9 + 10 dB on the K2 meter. Will check possibilities today for
trouble shooting, including antenna relocation. Thanks for obeying my
regional instructions, excellent operating by the EU ops during JA and
K/W openings.
E5, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS (Reminder). Remember to look for Andy/AB7FS (E51AND,
ZK1AND and ZK2AND) and his XYL Kathy/KB7SCH (ZK1SCH) to be active again
from Arorangi Beach on Rarotonga Island (OC-013) between December 19-31st.
Andy will be active as E51AND. As a member of the Straight Key Century
Club (SKCC #7723), he plans to operate straight key CW at or around 14050
kHz, and he will be looking especially for SKCC members. Andy states,
"This is NOT a DXpedition - just a vacation with some hamming -- so frenetic
issuing of signal reports will be a low priority though I'll try to make
contact with those who want them. I often check into the ANZA net which
meets at 0515z daily at 14183 kHz -- so that's a good place to find me
for a sked or to QSY down to the CW part of the band --- or you can trlsign EF8USA
from Tenerife Island (IOTA AF-004, DIE S-012, WLOTA 1276, EAA TF) during
the ARRL DX CW Contest (February 18-19th) as a Single-Op/All-band entry.
QSL via only LoTW. Visit his Web site at: http://www.ea8ay.com/ef8x
ET, ETHIOPIA. David, K3LP, informed OPDX on December 13th, that their
team has concluded this trip and is headed to the airport at 7:00 PM to
return home. David states, "The results of the U.S. FCC License testing
for Dec. 10, 12 and 13 are as follows:
Total Number Students Tested: 62
Total Number of Amateur License Tests conducted: 161
License Types issued:
Qty 5 - Extra Class Licenses
Qty 36 - General Class Licenses
Qty 16 - Technician Class Licenses
Qty 5 - Did not receive a License
After we get our logs combined, we'll upload the results to the Logbook
of the World plus post the results as a search funof the World plusA will have to make
a very difficult and dangerous 200m vertical climb on a daily basis to man
the stations. OP B will be the primary 160m station for the eastern U.S.,
Europe, South America, and Africa. OP A will be the primary operating
location for the western US, JA/Asia, and VK/ZL. Our current antenna plans
call for an Inverted L for 160 at OP B, with Pennants for receive, and for
OP A an Inverted V broadside to the US and JA for 160 and Pennants for
receive. At 300 meters above the sea we are confident that the efforts to
establish this operating location and antenna selection will result in an
ououtstanding signal on 160 to those areas of the world that have been most
challenged to work Malpelo in the past. Establishing an operating location
from OP A comes at a considerable expense. We have expanded an already
strong team with the addition of several experienced DXpeditioners to man
the increased number of stations (from 6 to 10). This has also enabled us
to extend our stay on the island. We are making every effort to minimize
the risk in transit for OP B to OP A through the extensive use of safety
equipment wherever possible. Fortunately, we have a commitment from the
Columbian Military and the crew of our transportation vessel to assist
with transporting equipment, fuel and water to the OP A site. An advance
team of operators from Columbia are leaving for the island on Christmas
day to begin the efforts of establishing the camp infrastructure, and
setting up the antennas. One of our goals is to drop Malpelo out of the
top 100 on the DXCC most wanted list from the current spot of #11 world-
wide. Owide. Operations of this magnitude are expensive. This one in particular
also comes with a significant element of risk. The operators are bearing
the majority of the expenses. But without support from equipment sponsors,
major DX organizations, clubs, and individuals this trip would not be
possible. Contributions are still needed and very welcomed. Please visit
our Website at <www.HK0NA.com> and click on 'how can I help'... Lastly,
we have a tremendous group of equipment and DX organization sponsors,
please support them whenever possible..... 73s, Happy Holidays, and hopes
that we are in your log on 160!"
HS0AC HORROR STORY. For the first time since the flooding in October-
November, members of the Radio Amateur Society of Thailand (RAST) were
able to get out to the HS0AC club station on the campus of the Asian
Institute of Technology on December 10th, and entering their shack by
forcing open a locked rusty door to get in. The water had been some two
meters deep at its peak and had submerged the AIT campus for five weeks.
The team entering the shack was RAST President Chaiyong/HS1QVD, Station
Manager Finn/OZ1HET, Swen/HS0ZFZ, Thida/HS1ASC, Sonn/HS6NDK, Karl/HS0ZJL
and his XYL, and Gerd/DK5FJ. They spent eightS/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
NEW WEB SITE FOR SATELLITE OP'S. A new French Web site for satellite
operators has recently made its debut on the Web. The site features
logbooks for all of the popular satellites including the DX bird, AO-7.
It is a welcome replacement for the <planetemily.com/ao7> which went
offline a few weeks ago. The main feature of the new Web site is the
logbooks where you can enter QSO data that will be archived for later
reference. There is a field for comments as well. Visit the Web site
at: http://aar29.free.fr/sat/index.html
ADDED NOTE: AnothADDED NOTE: Another great resource for satellite operators can be found
at: http://www.papays.com/sat
It features grid maps submitted by active satellite operators as well
as thousands of recordings from satellite passes over the last two years.
If you would like your grid map added to the site, please contact John,
K8YSE, at: k8yse@amsat.org
PACIFIC ISLAND TOUR. Vincent, F4BKV, a member of the upcoming 2012 VP6T
Pitcairn team, plans to continue has activity after this operation on
Pitcairn by activating the following islands and locations. His tentative
schedule and callsigns are as follows:
E51BKV - February 9th; Rarotonga Island (OC-013), South Cook Islands.
E51BKV - February 10-15th; Mangaia Island (OC-159), South Cook Islands.
E51BKV - February 16th; Rarotonga Island (OC-013), South Cook Islands.
FK/F4BKV - February 18-25th; Ouvea Island (OC-033), New Caledonia.
FK/F4BKV - February 26th; Noumea (OC-032), New Caledonia.
HL2/F4BKV - February 27th; A b HL2/F4BKV - February 27th; A briefly stay in Seoul, South Korea, as
Vincent heads home.
Activity from all locations will be on 40-10 meters using SSB and the
Digital modes (RTTY/PSK31). His equipment will include an Elecraft K3
with 500w amp, monoband VDA (vertical dipoles array) for 17/15/12/10m
and monoband verticals for 40/30/20m. QSL via his home callsign and LoTW.
For more details, updates and an online log search, visit:
http://www.f4bkv.net
PJ7, SINT MAARTEN. A group of Polish operators are planning to be active
as PJ7PT from Sint Maarten (NA-105) between March 5-18th, 2012. Operators
mentioned are Wojciech/SP9PT, Bogdan/SP2EBG, YL Gala/SP2GKS, Jurek/SP3GEM,
Czeslaw/SP3HLM and Jozef/SP9-31029. Activity will be on 160-6 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via Sn the
past, I have returned the cards via the Bureau system. Also, I still
receive cards for ZK2DD and VA1S. I have the logs for the ZK2DD operation
for only July 1979. If the call was re-issued, I cannot help. The VA1S
logs are no longer available. I won't return the QSLs to the senders
b because of new, onerous, charges by RAC for membership and use of its
outgoing bureau."
WIN-QSL-POLICY 2.2 (Program for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7).
Manfred, DF6EX, has written a program that helps in providing info on
which QSL-Manager/DX-station you can expect a reply via the Bureau or
which DX-stations you better not work or have to spend a lot of money
to get a card. The program has a growing database and it lets you know
what stations do not QSL back or just take your green stamps.
Currently, there are 11500 managers/DX-stations listed, from information
collected over the past 20 years. The best news is that it is free.
Read more about the program at: http://www.winqsl.com
Or load directly at: http://www.winqsl.com/winqsl/?page_id=74
No fee at all. Also, there will be further updates; you just have to
register by mail.
QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 3D2ML, 9N7DX, 9X0VB, A45XR, A92IO, AX0LD, C37N,
CT5KAO, CT7ACG, DC0NA, E51Z, EI6IZ, EI9E, EL2LFbruary 18-19th). The callsign is not yet known.
VK0, MACQUARIE ISLAND. Trevor, VK0TH, has been active on 40/20/17/15/12/10
meters using SSB, PSK31 and RTTY. Activity has been mainly between 2300-
1330z. Suggested frequencies are 70163, 14070, 18135, 21070, 21086, 21365,
24945, 28120 and 28400 kHz. QSL via JE1LET (direct only).
VP2V, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Dave, GM0LVI, will behave three stations active
round-the-clock." Activity will be on 160-10 meters including the 30/17/12
meter bands, using CW, SSB and RTTY. The VP6T log will be uploaded to
LoTW during the operation if possible, if not immediately after the
operation. They will try to update their VP6T log on "ClubLog" several
times a day during the operation. This will help you track your progress
across the bands. QSL Manager is Nigel, G3TXF. In addition to the usual
routes (Direct QSLing, QSLing via the Bureau and E-mail requests for
Bureau cards to "QSL at G3TXF dot com"), they will also be using the new
"Online QSL Request Ser"Online QSL Request Service (OQRS) provided by ClubLog." For more details
and the suggested frequencies, visit the VP6T Web site at:
http://www.vp6t.org
YX6, VENEZUELA. Members of the Radio Club of Venezuela plan to be active
as YX6AJ from Angel Falls waterfall (the world's tallest - 979m) between
January 3-6th, 2012. Operators mentioned are Lino/YY5FRD, Jesus/YY5CHJ,
Marcel/YY5CAR, Wilmer/YY5CWM, Alfredo/YV5SSF, Edwin/YV5HUJ, Jose/YV5JF,
William/YV5VE, Angel/YV5NEA and possibly one more. Activity will be on
CW, SSB, Digital modes and the Satellites. QSL via YV5AJ, by the Bureau
or direct.
ZF, CAYMAN ISLAND (Update). Dr. Bill, K9HZ, will be active as ZF2HZ from
Rum Point, Grand Cayman Island (NA-016, WLOTA 1042, WW Loc. EK99II)
between December 19-29th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW
and SSB. Suggested frequencies are listed on QRZ.com. QSL via his home
callsign.
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