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I.C.P.O. Bulletin (May 22 - 30, 2008)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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  The V63DX operation from Pohnpei (OC-010) scheduled for May 19-24th
has been cancelled because of airport closing in Pohnpei. A fish carrier
made over run in his landing and still in the sea at the end of runway.
Shoji JA7HMZ has been waiting in Guam but decided to return home. [NG3K]

  In the next few months Boyan, LZ1BJ will be active from Kosovo using
the call sign YU8/LZ1BJ. QSL via LZ QSL Bureau. [LZ1BJ]

21/05/2008:  Jim, WI9WI is currently active as PJ2T from the
superstation at Signal Point, island of Curacao (SA-006, also count for
WLOTA LH-0942) until May 28th, including a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power
entry in the CQ WPX CW Contest. Outside of the contest look for activity
on all bands and modes, including 6 meters which is monitored 24/7 on
50.110 MHz USB. QSL via N9AG. [NG3K]

22/05/2008:  Daniel, DF8UO (F5VMO) will sign 5R8UO from Antananarivo,
the capital of Madagascar (AF-013, also count for WLOTA LH-2455) from
May 22-28th, including an entry in the CQWW WPX CW Contest. Before and
after the contest you will find him using CW and SSB on all bands. QSL
via DF8UO bureau preferred. The logs will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL.
[DX Newsletter]

22/05/2008:  Look for Harry, AC8G to be active as FJ/AC8G from St.
Barthelemey Island (NA-146, WLOTA LH-0377) from May 22-27th. QRV SSB
only 160 to 6 meters. Please avoid asking for band changes, schedules
and other interruptions especially if he is running well. Exceptions
would be if 12, 10 or 6 meters are open to nearby islands. QSLs from
Stateside SASE ony. Others SASE or bureau OK. Do not send cards to FJ
bureau. A week or so after return home Harry hopes to have the log
posted to LOTW. [NG3K]

22/05/2008:  Look for IA5/IZ5FDD and IA5/IW5ELA to be active from Elba
Island (EU-028, IIA LI-001, MIA MI-022, WLOTA LH-0609), May 22-25th.
They will operate SSB and slow CW on 40-10 meters, plus 6 and 2 meters.
QSL via home calls, direct or bureau. [425 DX News]

22/05/2008:  Once again the "Castres DX Gang" will be active May 22-26th
as TM5B from Fort Brescou (EU-148, DIFM ME-001, MIA MF-005, DFCF
34-001), Department Herault/34, Province of Languedoc-Rousillon (DPF
12). Look for them to operate on all bands and modes. QSL via F5XX. [425
DX News]

22/05/2008:  Yuri, VE3DZ will be active as VP9/VE3DZ from the island of
Bermuda (NA-005, WLOTA LH-0201) from May 22-28th, including a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the CQWW WPX CW Contest. Outside
of the contest, look for Yuri on RTTY, PSK and SSB. QSL via home call,
direct or bureau. [NG3K]

23/05/2008:  Look for Gilles, F4FGJ/p, along with his XYL Evelyne, to be
active from several castles and lighthouses in South Finistère (DDFM
29), French Brittany (DPF 06), between May 23rd and June 7th. On May
25th, from the Castle of Kerlouarnec (DFCF reference pending), canton of
Douarnenez (DDCF 29-13), city of Douarnenez (CP 29100). On May 31st,
from the Tristan Island (DIFM AT-056, Not IOTA) and lighthouse (DPLF
PB-063, ARLHS FRA-063, TWLHD WLH F-073, WLOTA LH-1557, Admiralty D0830),
canton of Douarnenez (DDCF 29-13), city of Douarnenez (CP 29100). Watch
the clusters for possible other lighthouses activities from - Pointe du
Millier lighthouse (DPLF PB-105, ARLHS FRA-256, Admiralty D0836), canton
of Pont Croix (DDCF 29-33), city of Beuzec cap Sizun CP 29122);
d'Eckmuhl lighthouse (DPLF PB-114, ARLHS FRA-256, Admiralty D0890),
canton of Guilvinec (DDCF 29-49), city of Penmarch Saint Pierre CP
29760). Activity will be on 80, 40 and 20 meter SSB. QSL via home call,
direct or bureau. [F5NQL]

23/05/2008:  I2ROQ, IF9ZWA, IK8SHL, IT9AHI, IT9TFX, IT9YMM, IT9ZHS,
IW9RFO and IZ1HVD will be active as IF9Z from Favignana Island (EU-054,
IIA TP-011, MIA MI-024, also count for WLOTA LH-1545), May 23-25th. They
plan to operate SSB and digital modes on the HF bands and 6 meters. QSL
via IT9YMM, direct or bureau. [425 DX News]

23/05/2008:  Mike, DF3IS will be active May 23-28th from Thasos Island
(EU-174, MIA MG-124, WLOTA LH-4186), Greece, using the call sign J48IS.
He will also participate in the CQWW WPX CW Contest using the same call.
QSL via his home call, direct or bureau - NO E-QSL! [NG3K]

23/05/2008:  Lee, HL1IWD (as KH2/K1IWD) and and Harry, WX8C (as
KH2/WX8C) will be operating from the island of Guam (OC-026, USi
GU-003S, WLOTA LH-0064) from May 23-26th, including a Multi-Single entry
in the CQWW WPX CW Contest as KH2/WX8C. QSL via home calls. [425 DX
News]

23/05/2008:  Dom, F5SJB will again be active as TM5CW on CW, RTTY and
PSK between May 23rd and June 5th, CQ WW WPX CW Contest included. QSL
via home call, direct or bureau. [425 DX News]

24/05/2008:  Andy, UU4JMG will be active from Georgia (CQ zone 21) as
4L0A for the CQ WW WPX CW Contest, as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power
entry. QSL via UU4JMG. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Operators Jef/ON4ACA, Stefaan/ON4FG, Luc/ON4IA,
Karel/ON5TN, Fred/ON6QR, Marcel/ON6UQ and Jun/JH4RHF plan to be active
as 4U1VIC from the Vienna International Centre during the CQWW WPX CW
Contest, as a Multi-2 entry (this is a separate multiplier for the
contest, but it is not a separate DXCC Entity). They have no QSL route
yet, but will update the information when they have a QSL manager. [NG3K
& 425 DX News]

24/05/2008:  Operators John/K4BAI, David/KY1V, Guy/N7ZG and Ismael/XE1AY
will be active from the 6Y1V contest station in Hopewell, Hanover
Parish, Jamaica (NA-097, WLOTA LH-0214) for the CQ WW WPX CW Contest, as
a Multi-Two entry. QSL via OH3RB (QRZ.com). [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Frank, DL8WAA will be active from Madeira Island (AF-014,
DIP MA-001, WLOTA LH-0053) as CS9L during the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a
Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power (TB Wire) entry. QSL via DJ6QT. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Operators OM3GI, OM3NA, OM3LA, OM3RM and OM7JG will be
active from Madeira Island (AF-014, DIP MA-001, WLOTA LH-0053) as CT9M
for the CQWW WPX CW Contest, as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via CT3EE.
[NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Jurgis, LY2CY will be active from Sao Vicente Island
(AF-086, WLOTA LH-1976), Cape Verde, as D4C during the CQ WPX CW
Contest, as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via IZ4DPV,
direct or by the bureau. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Operators E74IW, E75DX, E77EY, E77DX, T90R and T98U will be
active from Bosnia & Herzegovina as E77DX during the CQ WPX CW Contest,
as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via OE1EMS or T98U. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Jim, N6TJ will be active from the Canary Islands (AF-004)
as EE8Z during the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL
via VE3HO. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Valery, RD3AF will be QRV as EF8M from Las Palmas, Gran
Canaria (DIE S-005 for the Spanish Islands Award, LH-0969), Canary
Islands (AF-004), during the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a
Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via RX3DU. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  The Blagnac Amateur Radio Club, F5KKJ will be active May
24th starting around 0700 UTC as F5KKJ/p from the Castle of Maniban
(DCFC 31-031), city of Blagnac (CP 31700), canton [county] of Blagnac
(DDCF 31-51), Department 31, Province of Midi-Pyrenees (DPF 15).
Operators mentioned are Fabrice/F5LCU, Bernard/F6GUS, Robert/F4DQG and
SWL Robert. QSL via F5KKJ, direct or bureau. [F5PRR]

24/05/2008:  A Mini Dxpedition to Piel Island (EU-005) by members of the
CQ CQ Portable Group, U.K., will take place May 24th and 25th using the
special call sign GB0PIA. Operators include John/M0JFE, Ian/2E0EDX,
Brian/2E0OYG, Nathan/2E0OCC, Greg/2E0RXX, Sean/2E0BAX and Liam/M3ZRY.
They plan to be QRV 160m-70cm (no 30m). Of course band conditions will
determine which will be used. Equipment will consist of FT817 rigs with
80w linear for HF and various antenna systems. Various radios for 2m, 6m
and 70cm, with beams and verticals. On 6m they will monitor 50.150 USB
and 51.500 USB. On 2m the frequencies will be 145.500 and 144.300 USB.
The 70cm frequency will be 433.500 MHz. Piel Island lies half a mile (1
km) off the southern tip of the Furness Peninsula in the administrative
county of Cumbria (WW Loc. IO84JB, WAB square SD26). This operation will
also count for the Piel Island 14th Century Castle (CASHOTA reference
G/151/C). Further information and updates, can be found at:
www.hamuniverse.com/pielislanddxpedition.html [M0JFE]

24/05/2008:  Operators Marcello/IT9ABY, John/IT9DQM, Sal/IT9HUV and
Joe/IT9RBW will be active as IR9Y from Sicily (EU-025, IIA SC-001, MIA
MI-107, WLOTA LH-1362) during the CQ WPX CW Contest as a Multi-Single
entry. QSL via IT9ABY. [OPDX Bulletin]

24/05/2008:  Dick, G3URA will be signing J49XF from the island of Crete
(EU-015, WLOTA LH-1400) for the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Naran, JT1BV pans to be active from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia,
in the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL
direct only (QRZ.com). [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Tim, LW9EOC will be active from Buenos Aires, Argentina, as
LS1D for the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a Single-Op/High-Power entry. QSL via
LW9EOC (QRZ.com). [LW9EOC]

24/05/2008:  Operators Manfred/DK2OY, Sandy/DL1QQ, Holger/DL5KUT and
Ron/PA3BPC will be active from Luxembourg using the call sign LX0RL
during the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a Multi-Two entry. QSL via LX1KQ,
direct or bureau. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  A team of operators will be active from Luxembourg as LX7I
for the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via LX2A. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Members of the Bulgaria Contest Team will be active as LZ9W
during the CQ WW WPX CW Contest as a Multi-Multi entry. QSL via LZ9W by
the bureau. [OPDX Bulletin]

24/05/2008:  Operators Mindaugas/LY4L and Jay/LY4Y will be active from
England (EU-005, WLOTA LH-1841) as M7A during the CQ WPX CW Contest, as
a Multi-Single entry. QSL via M0NRC. [OPDX Bulletin]

24/05/2008:  Lars, DF1LON will be active from the isle of Jersey
(EU-013, WLOTA LH-0818) as MJ0LON during the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a
Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via DF1LON. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  The station OG8X, located within the aurora oval, is signed
up for M2 category entry in the CQ WPX Contest from the small village of
Arcala at 65 degrees North where temperatures still run below freezing.
Arcala Extremes is an alliance of serious contesters typically heading
South but now they have made plans to face an ultimate challenge. Change
North and South and hit the pot over the next few years when new Cycle
24 makes signals travel that far North. OG8X signals will be fluttery,
coming with the sound of Northern Lights. Here's the gang behind Arcala
Extremes; OH1WZ, OH2BH, OH2IW, OH2MM, OH2UA, OH4JFN, OH6KN, OH7EA and
OH8NC. [OH2BN]

24/05/2008:  Operators OH0/PA2A (Steve), OH0/PA2AM (Wim), OH0/PA0VHA
(Hans), OH0/PA3BAG (Jack), OH0/PA3ALK (Wil) and OH0/PB5A (Teun) will be
active May 24th to June 6th from Aland Island (EU-002, LH-1373).
Activity will be on 160-2m, with three stations running at the same
time, using SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK31, including an entry in the CQ WPX CW
Contest. They will also be on 6m and 2m during aurora, tropo or ES. QSL
via home calls, or direct only, with SAE, to PA0VHA. Further info can be
found at: www.pa2am.nl/aland/index.htm [PA2AM]

24/05/2008:  Look for Ari, OH5DX to be active from the Aland Islands
(EU-002, LH-1373) as OH0Z during the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a
Single-Op/All-Band (or Single-Band 20m)/High-Power entry. QSL via W0MM.
[NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Operators Andrei/RA6LBS, Eugene/RK3AD, Alex/RU4HP,
Sandy/RW4WR and Harry/RA3AUU will be active as P33W from the island of
Cyprus (AS-004, MIA MCI-002, WLOTA LH-0051) for the CQ WPX CW Contest,
as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via RA3AUU. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Look for Siggi, TF3CW to be QRV from Iceland (EU-021, WLOTA
LH-2975) during the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m)
entry. QSL via LX1NO. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Charente DX Group members Joel/F1BLQ, Bertrand/F6HKA,
Eric/F5LOW, Laurent/F5MNK, Fabrice/F5NBQ and Leon/ON4ZD will be active
as TM0G from Groix Island (EU-048, DIFM AT-012, WLOTA LH-0050), May
24-31st. They will operate SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK on 80-10 meters with
three stations. QSL via F6ANA, direct or bureau. [425 DX News]

24/05/2008:  Look for Ron, VA3RVK to air special call sign VB3E during
the CQ World Wide CW WPX Contest. QSL via VA3RVK, direct or via the VE3
QSL bureau. [RAC]

24/05/2008:  Gilles, VE2TZT will be active as VC2M from Ile Bizard
(QC-027 for the Canadian Islands Award), Quebec, during the CQ WPX CW
Contest. QSL via VE2TZT direct or bureau. [RAC]

24/05/2008:  Alfredo, WP3C will be active during the CQ WPX CW Contest
from Puerto Rico (NA-099, WLOTA LH-2802), as a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via W3HNK. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Look for Bruce, XW1B to be active from Vientiane, Laos,
during the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m) entry.
QSL via E21EIC. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Operators Joz/YD1JZ, Terry/YC1KAF, Yon/YB1CCF, Hery/YB1KAR
and Arif/YE1AA will activate the Bekasi DX Contest Club station YE1ZAT
during the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a Multi-Single entry. The club station
is located in Bekasi, West Java (OC-021, also count for WLOTA LH-1660),
Indonesia. QSL via YE1ZAT (QRZ.com). [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Tom, KC0W will be active from St. Helena Island (AF-022) as
ZD7X during the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a Single-Op/Low Power entry. QSL
via W0MM (see QRZ.com). [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Look for Bob, G4DBW to be active from Ascension Island
(AF-003) as ZD8RH for the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a Single-Op/Low-Power
entry. QSL via home call. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  John, K6AM will be active from Grand Cayman Island (NA-016,
also count for WLOTA LH-1042) as ZF2AM for the CQ WPX CW Contest, as a
Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via K6AM, direct or bureau or LoTW. [NG3K]

24/05/2008:  Operators Lee/ZL2AL, Stan/ZL2ST, Mike/ZL2FAR and
Peter/ZL2LF will be active from New Zealands North Island (OC-036, WLOTA
LH-0069) as ZM2M during the CQWW WPX CW Contest, as a Multi-2 entry. QSL
via ZL2AL. [OPDX Bulletin]

25/05/2008:  Lars, LA5LJA will be active JW5LJA and JW7FJA from Svalbard
(EU-026, WLOTA LH-0125) from May 25th to June 1st. Look for activity on
all HF bands, using CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL both calls via
LA5LJA, bureau preferred and also direct. [rsgbiota.org]

25/05/2008:  Flemming, OZ5FM will be active May 25th from both
lighthouses on Vensyssel-Thy Island [Nordjylland] (EU-171, NJ-001 for
Danish Island Award) as OZ5FM/p. He will activate Agger Tange Forfyr
(ARLHS DEN-190, Admiralty B1894) and Agger Tange Bagfyr (ARLHS DEN-191).
Starting around 1100 UTC and will work about 1 hour from each lighthouse
on 20 meter SSB only. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [OZ7AEI]

25/05/2008:  Reiner, DL2AAZ will be active from the island of Nevis
(NA-104) as V4/9H3TI from May 25th to June 15th. QRV 80-10m, using CW
and SSB, with 100 Watts to gp and dipole antennas. QSL via DL2AAZ,
direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

27/05/2008:  Look for Rolf, DL6ZFG to be active as IS0/DL6ZFG from the
island of Sardinia (EU-024, IIA SD-001, MIA MIS-035, WLOTA LH-1608)
between May 27th and June 9th. Activity will be all bands and modes, but
he will use mostly 40 and 20 meters. QSL via home call, direct or
bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

27/05/2008:  Hugh, K6HFA plans to be active as K7A from Hinchinbrook
Island (NA-042, USi AK088, WLOTA LH-1036, WW Loc. BP60SL), Alaska, from
May 27th to June 2nd. He will use these suggested frequencies: CW -
7016, 7041, 14018, 14041, 10112, 18082 kHz (all +/-); SSB - 7078 Split
per operator, 14153, 18122 kHz. Equipment will be IC 7000s, Amp and
Vertical Dipole Array. QSL to K6HFA, Hubert "Hugh" Clark, 545 West
Vassar Ave., Fresno, CA 93705 USA. For direct QSL reply, include Self
Addressed Stamped Envelope or Self Addressed Envelope and IRC or green
stamps. If no return postage is sent, QSL will be via bureau. Bureau
cards answered via bureau. [K6HFA/K6HTM]

27/05/2008:  Haru, JA1XGI will be QRV May 27th to June 3rd from
Kiritimati (Christmas) Island (OC-024), East Kiribati, as T32XG. He
plans to operate 40, 30, 20, 17 and 15 meter CW, SSB and digital modes.
Also Haru will be on the air from T30 & T31 as his 2nd trip this coming
November, 2008. QSL via his home call, direct or by the bureau. [NG3K]

27/05/2008:  Tomas, LY1F will be QRV May 27-29th from Macau as XX9..
(TBA). This will be irregular holiday style operation, mainly CW on the
higher bands. QSL route to be confirmed later. [NG3K]

29/05/2008:  Look for Tomas/SM6XMY, Sten/SM6MIS, Magnus/SM6WET,
Janne/SM6YOF, Bengt/SM6UQL, Pierre/SA6AOA and Rick/SM6U to be active
from Nordkoster Island (EU-043) using the call sign 8S6KOS between May
29th to June 1st. QRV all bands and modes. QSL via SM6WET. Further
information can be found at: sector7.nu/8s6kos/ [rsgbiota.org]

29/05/2008:  Mario/DL5ME and Guenter/DG3HWO will be active as SD20 from
Holmon Island (EU-135, also count for WLOTA LH-0613) from May 29th to
June 2nd. QRV using CW and SSB on 40, 30, 20 and 17 meters, with
Butternut Vertical and Spiderbeam. QSL via SD2O, QRZ.com address only.
[DL5ME]

30/05/2008:  Joska, HA9RT will be active as 4O/HA9RT from Budva,
Montenegro, between May 30th and June 6th. He plans to operate mainly CW
on the HF bands. QSL via home call. [425 DX News]

30/05/2008:  The Grupo DX Teide (GDXT) will be active as EG8FOR from El
Hierro Island (AF-004, DIE S-015 for the Spanish Islands Award) and
Orchilla Lighthouse (FEA D-2836, ARLHS CAI-066, WLOTA 2005, WW Loc.
IL07WR, DME 38901) from May 30th to June 1st. The group will dedicate
this activation of Orchilla Lighthouse to Don Carmelo Heredia who was
the first lightkeeper in 1933. Operators include Angel/EA8BFH (SSB/VHF),
Jose/EA8ARG (SSB/Digital) and Luis/EA8AY (CW). QRV 40-2 meter CW, SSB
and PSK31, using TS-480 at 100 Watts for CW, FT-897 and FT-840 at 100
Watts for SSB and Digital. Antennas will be Spiderbeam portable 5 bands,
Moxon for 20m and 30m, Delta Loop Array for 40m and G5RV. Suggested
frequencies: CW - 7015, 10106, 14028, 18073, 21028 kHz; SSB - 7095,
14185, 18165, 21290 kHz; 6m 50.145 MHz USB and 2m 145.245MHz SSB. QSL
via EA8NQ, direct (QRZ.com) or by the bureau. Further information can be
found at: introfor.grupodxteide.com/ [EA8NQ]

Be sure to check Bill's (NG3K) Web site for updated CQ WW WPX CW Contest
activity at: ng3k.com/Misc/wpxc2008.html
============================================
LOOKING AHEAD -

01/06/2008:  Special event station 4U1WED will be operated on June
1-30th by the Vienna International Amateur Radio Club, 4U1VIC at United
Nations, Vienna, celebrating the World Envirnment Day (WED), which is
held on June 5th. QSL via 4U1VIC. For information on World Environment
Day visit www.unep.org/wed/ [4U1VIC]

03/06/2008:  Hugh, K6HFA plans to be active as K7A from the Shumagin
Group (IOTA NA-087, WW Loc. AO95SI), Alaska, from June 3-10th. He will
use these suggested frequencies: CW - 7016, 7041, 14018, 14041, 10112,
18082 kHz (all +/-); SSB - 7078 Split per operator, 14153, 18122 kHz.
Equipment will be IC 7000s + Amp + Vertical Dipole Array. QSL to K6HFA,
Hubert "Hugh" Clark, 545 West Vassar Ave., Fresno, CA 93705 USA. For
direct QSL reply, include Self Addressed Stamped Envelope or Self
Addressed Envelope and IRC or green stamps. If no return postage is
sent, QSL will be via bureau. Bureau cards answered via bureau. Your
donations now will make possible more rare Alaskan island activations
sooner in the future. [K6HFA/K6HTM]

02/06/2008:  Jay, NS4J/p will be on Emerald Isle (NA-112, USi NC-010S,
Carteret county), North Carolina between June 2nd and 7th. He will
operate on 20 and 40 meters from the beach house. Jay is planning a
kayak trip at least one afternoon. Several options including the Dudleys
(West Dudley Island [USi NC041, Not IOTA, Onslow county] and East Dudley
Island [USi NC042, Not IOTA, Onslow county]) and a possible NC-new. If
you hear him on the air, please post to the DX reflectors. QSL via home
call, direct or bureau or USi eQSL. [USi]

04/06/2008:  Look for Doug, KF4VTT to be active as homecall/p from Key
West (NA-062, USi FL-040S, Monroe county), Florida, between June 4th and
10th. Activity on, or near, the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL
via home call. [USi]

06/06/2008:  DXpedition to McEwens Island in the Province of Prince
Edward Island from June 6-8th, celebrating the centenary of "Anne of
Green Gables".
>From the group that activated Grand Manan Island as CG1FO in May 2005,
and Janvrin Island as VE1FO/1 in May 2006, six Radio Amateurs from the
Halifax Amateur Radio Club and their wives will be travelling to McEwens
Island off the north shore of the Canadian island province of Prince
Edward Island over the weekend of June 6 - 8, 2008. McEwens Island is
part of IOTA NA-029, but is also CIsA PE-013. The New London Lighthouse
ARLHS CAN-341 is across the New London Bay from our planned operating
location and plans are to activate it as well. They will be using a
special Industry Canada approved ANNE anniversary call sign CI2PEI.
A special QSL card will be produced to commemorate this, our 2008 spring
DXpedition ritual.
QSLing - they will respond to all QSLs 100%, either by way of the bureau
or direct as you prefer. If you wish them to QSL direct, they need at
the very least to cover the cost of postage. That means international
stations - i.e. any stations outside of North America - we will require
$2 US or one IRC. For US stations, they can QSL direct for $1 US
although with the Canadian dollar being close to par these days it may
not quite cover our postage costs - correct Canadian postage ($0.96
Canadian stamp) on the return envelope would be preferred.
Bureau QSL for CI2PEI by way of VE1FQ (Halifax Amateur Radio Club).
Direct QSL for CI2PEI send to: D. Howard Dickson - VE1DHD, 11346 Peggy's
Cove Rd., Seabright, Nova Scotia B3Z 3A7 CANADA.
DX-pedition team members include - Ken/VY2RU, Dick/VE1AI, Gary/VE1RGB
Scott/VE1QD, and Howard/VE1DHD, and XYLs Ella VE1PEI (Ken), Sandra
(Dick), Bev (Gary), Sue (Scott), and Jean (Howard). They will be
operating from a cottage at coordinates 46°29'44.60" N and 63°28'55.50"
W - check them out on Google Earth.
This 2008 spring island DX-pedition will celebrate the 100th anniversary
of the writing of the first book in the "Anne of Green Gables" series by
Lucy Maude Montgomery in 1908. [VE1DHD]

06/06/2008:  JE3NJZ/JA6 and JA0KNM/JA6 plan to be active from Kuro
Island (IOTA AS-024, JIIA AS-024-009), JA6 Yaeyama Island group, from
June 6-9th. QRV 7Mhz to 28 Mhz and 50 MHz on CW and SSB. QSL via their
home calls, direct or bureau. (JIIA Award:
www3.ocn.ne.jp/~iota/newpage61.htm) [JI6KVR]

06/06/2008:  The Association des RadioAmateurs des Cotes d'Armor ARC
(French Brittany) F6KBO, will be active using the special call sign
TM6BRE from Brehat Island (EU-074, DIFM MA-012 for the Metropolitan
French Islands Award, WLOTA LH-2010) between June 6-8th. Other
references: Canton of Paimpol (DDCF 22-28), commune Ile de Brehat (Zip
code 22870), Department Cotes d'Armor/22, Province French Brittany (DPF
06). QRV 80-2m (no WARC) using SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK31. QSL via F6KBO.
[F5NQL]

07/06/2008:  Roland, HB9DPO will be active as EA8/HB9DPO from La Palma
Island IOTA AF-004, DIE S-013, WLOTA LH-1648, WW Loc. IL18CP) on 144.50
MHz and HF between June 7th and 14th. Preferred 2 meter and 6 meters.
Rig is IC706 and FT900 with 4 element beam for 6m and 9 element bean for
2m. QSL via home call. [F5NQL]

07/06/2008:  Look for special event station TM3O (Tango Mike 3 Oscar) to
be aired on June 7th and 8th for the 30th anniversary of the Vendee,
Mont des Alouettes repeater (West France). It will be aired too during
the French VHF Championship. Schedule - On Saturday June 7th, 40m
between 1000 until 1400 UTC; starting 1400 UTC same day, until Sunday
8th 1400 UTC, on 144 Mhz, 432 Mhz, 1.20 Ghz in and post contest.
Operators mentioned are Patrice/F8BON, Jean-Claude/F6AQI, Denis/F6DBA,
Patrick/F6GAF, Jean-Francois/F5BCB, Lucien/F5RFS, Christian/F5SVO,
Philippe/F5TRO, Yvonnick/F4BYF, Bruno/F4DXX, Maxime/F4FEY and
Eric/F4LJW. QSL via F5KEQ. [F5NQL]

08/06/2008:  Doug, KF4VTT will be active June 8th as homecall/p from
Boca Grande Key (NA-062, USi FL-478 - new one!, Monroe county), Florida.
He will operate QRP on 40/20m CW/SSB. Doug will be heading out by boat
to Boca Grande for the afternoon. This is an uninhabited island about 10
miles west of Key West. QSL via home call. [USi]

12/06/2008:  Operators JA1EJK/JD1, JA1JQY/JD1, JA1NND/JD1, JA1XEQ/JD1,
JA1KJW/JD1, JK1EBA/JD1, JJ1JGI/JD1, JI1FPO/JD1, JR1LYL/JD1 and
7N4AGB/JD1 plan to be active from Chichi Island (JIIA AS-031-003)
between June 12-18th and Haha Island (JIIA AS-031-005) between June
19-22nd, JD1 Ogasawara Island group (AS-031). QRV 1.8 to 28 Mhz and 50
MHz, using CW and SSB. QSL via their home calls. You can go direct or
via the bureau. For JIIA Award: www3.ocn.ne.jp/~iota/newpage61.htm
[JI6KVR]

12/06/2008:  Hugh, K6HFA plans to be active as K7A from the Neragon
Island (NA-241, USi AK-194S, WW Loc. AP71AU), Alaska, from June 12-18th.
He will use these suggested frequencies: CW - 7016, 7041, 14018, 14041,
10112, 18082 kHz (all +/-); SSB - 7078 Split per operator, 14153, 18122
kHz. Equipment will be IC 7000s, Amp and Vertical Dipole Array. QSL to
K6HFA, Hubert "Hugh" Clark, 545 West Vassar Ave., Fresno, CA 93705 USA.
For direct QSL reply, include Self Addressed Stamped Envelope or Self
Addressed Envelope and IRC or green stamps. If no return postage is
sent, QSL will be via bureau. Bureau cards answered via bureau.
[K6HFA/K6HTM]

28/06/2008: Look for special event station VE2008QC to be aired between
June 28th and July 27th to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the
founding of the city of Quebec. QSL via VE2AWR. [RAC]

03/07/2008:  Wayne, W5KDJ will be active as YN2KDJ from YN2N's station
in Granada, Nicaragua, from July 3-14th. Focus will be 160m (1808 /
1842.0 kHz) and 80m (3585.0 kHz) RTTY, with CW and RTTY on other bands
and a entry in the IARU HF Championship (July 12-13th). QSL via W5KDJ,
eQSL and/or LoTW. [NG3K]

09/07/2008:  Chris, F8DZY, will sign TK/F8DZY from Corsica (EU-014, DIFM
TK-001, MIA MCO-001, WLOTA LH-1390). His QTH will be in Furiani,
Corsica - Province of Corsica (DPF 09), Department Bastia (Haute
Corse)/2B and WW Loc. JN42QP. It's his first working trip, between July
9th and August 3rd. QRV in his spare time on 40-10 meter CW and SSB,
with ICOM 706MKII and G5RV junior. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[F5NQL]

10/07/2008:  Marco, N5ZO (OH6DO) will be active from the superstation at
Signal Point, island of Curacao (SA-006, WLOTA LH-0942) from July
10-16th, including a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry in the IARU HF
World Championship (July 12-13th). Outside of the contest look for
activity on all bands and modes, including 6 meters which is monitored
24/7 on 50.110 MHz USB. QSL via N5ZO. [CCC]

19/07/2008:  Alain, F5LMJ will be on vacation with his family and plans
to be QRV from Sao Miguel Island (EU-003, DIP AZ-002 for the Portuguese
Islands Award, WLOTA LH-2016) from July 19-26th. He will have a FT-857
and half-size G5RV and will be active maily on CW and digital modes. QSL
via home call, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

25/07/2008:  Operators Pete/W2GJ, Ed/K3IXD, Dallas/W3PP will be active
July 25-28th as C6APR from Crooked Island (NA-113), Bahamas, including
an entry in the RSGB IOTA contest. Before and after the contest C6APR
will be on 80m thru 6m including the WARC bands, CW, SSB, and RTTY. QSL
to K3IXD. This activity is also good for the Bird Rock Lighthouse (ARLHS
BAH-005, TWLHD WLH C6-002, WLOTA LH-0118, Admiralty J4792). QSL to
K3IXD, direct or bureau. [K3IXD]

26/07/2008:  Alain, F5LMJ will be on vacation with his family and plans
to be QRV from Terceira Island (EU-175, DIP AZ-003 for the Portuguese
Islands Award, WLOTA LH--0524) from July 26th to August 1st, RSGB IOTA
Contest included. He will have a FT-857 and half-size G5RV and will be
active maily on CW and digital modes. QSL via home call, direct or
bureau. [NG3K]

04/08/2008:  Freddy/F5IRO and David/F8CRS will stay in Martinique and
Guadeloupe islands between August 4th and 21st. Between August 4 -17th
they will sign TO8S from Les Saintes Islands (NA-114, WLOTA LH-3998)
with 2 HF stations, mainly CW from 80 to 10m (a little SSB and RTTY
too). During the same time frame they will try to be active as
FG/homecall from Guadeloupe Island (NA-102, DIFO FG-001, WLOTA LH-0644)
for 3 or 4 days with one station, and FM/homecall from Martinique Island
(NA-107, DIFO FM-001, WLOTA LH-1041) for 3 or 4 days. Stay tuned and
watch the clusters! At the end of the stay (August 18-21st) they will be
FM/homecall from Martinique Island with 1 station. Holiday style
operation in their spare time. QSL via F8CRS Bureau or Direct (with SAE
plus postage). [F5NQL]

05/08/2008:  Dirk, ON4IMM will be on a holiday DXpedtion August 5-16th
to a location new L'Epine, Ile de Noirmoutier (EU-064, DIFM AT-020 for
the French Islands Award, WLOTA LH-1224, WW Loc. IN86UX) using the call
sign F/ON4IMM. Focus will be on 144MHz meteor scatter, using IC-746 and
RF Solutions 10 element yagi. Mode will be FSK441 - CQ with QSY
frequency, main frequency will be 144.370MHz. Outside the meteor shower
Dirk will be QRV on the HF bands, plus 6 meters using 5 Watts and 4
element yagi (license OK). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[MMMonVHF]

23/10/2008:  Tom/NY0V (T32CXX) and Rod/K0DAS (T32DAS) will be active
from Christmas Island [Kiritimati] (OC-024), Eastern Kiribati, from
October 23rd-28th. They plan to operate the CQWW SSB DX Contest (October
25-26th) as T32CXX, a Multi-Single (Zone 31) entry. QSL to T32CXX via
W0CXX. QSL for T32DAS to K0DAS. [NG3K]

25/10/2008:  Operators Keith/K0RAY, Frank/K4EJ, Gene/K5GS, John/K6AM,
Kelly/N0VD, Kyle/WA4PGM, and Roy/WK4Y will be active from the island of
Bonaire (SA-006, also count for WLOTA LH-1279) as PJ4E during the CQWW
DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th), as a Multi-? entry. QSL direct only to
WA4PGM. [NG3K]
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SPECIAL EVENTS -

19/05/2008:  The Wellington Amateur Radio Club is celebrating the 80th
anniversary of its foundation in 1928. Club members have each been
allocated a week to operate using the special callsign ZM80WB. A special
QSL card will be sent to all contacts via the Bureau, or direct requests
to ZL2AOH QTHR. Bob, ZL2AMI/ZM2A will be on-air next week from 0000Z 19
May to 2400 26 May on RTTY and PSK31. Please look out for him and help
to demonstrate how great the Digi modes are! [Pete's-DX-Newsdesk]

19/05/2008:  Horndean and District Amateur Radio Club (G4FBS) are
operating GB50RMM from May 19th until June 15th. They plan to use HF
(SSB and CW) and FM Voice Satellite where possible from the Royal
Marines Museum, Eastney, Portsmouth (WAB SZ69). QSL via the RSGB bureau,
or direct (with SAE/postage) to G0FYX. [F5NQL]

24/05/2008:  The French Department "Ville de Paris" was created on
January 1, 1968. To celebrate the 40th anniversary, the Radio Club de
Paris (F6KVP) will be active as TM7S between May 24th and June 7th. QSL
via F6KVP. Information on the relevant award can be found at:
arp75.free.fr/ [425 DX News]

24/05/2008:  Special event station GB3GEO will be on the air from The
Prehistoric Caves, of "Kent's Cavern", England's oldest home in Britain.
GB3GEO will be situated in The English Riviera (Torbay), that is
recognised as having Geo Park status. There are six in the UK, and fifty
three in the world. We hope GB3GEO will help to promote geological
heritage to the general public. There will be a special open day at the
caves on Sunday 25th, and GB3GEO will be on the air during the weekend
of May 24/25th, operation on 80m-2m. There will be a special qsl card
sent for all qso's made with GB3GEO via the bureau. The station will be
run by Martin/G3VOF, with help from John/G7HIK, Paddy/M1EIW, and
Roger/2E0GHR. [Southgate ARC]

24/05/2008:  The Strange Antenna Challenge, k0s, takes place over the
entire Memorial Day Weekend. Starting at 1000 UTC May 24th and running
to 2400 UTC May 25th. OUR antennas are NOT permitted to be constructed
of wire or metal pipe. Past antennas have included such items as metal
folding chairs, chicken wire, fences, trampolines, ladders, and trucks.
We intend to remain in the general portion of all bands used. In the
past, we have spent the most time on 20 or 40 meters. NON-k0s stations
may use any antenna they wish. Additional info and updates may be found
at www.n0ew.org/k0s/ [QRZ.com]

30/05/2008:  The Caen ARC (F6KCZ) will be on the air using the special
call sign TM5BBC to commemorate the 64th anniversary of the 6th of June
1944 landing in Normandy, WWII. QRV May 30th to June 6th (daily between
0700 and 1600 UTC) on HF and VHF using CW and SSB. The station will be
located in the Creully Castle (DFCF 14-020), WW Loc. JN99RG. QSL either
via F2UW or F6KCZ. [F5NQL]

31/05/2008:  Celebrating the 100th National Awakening Day, special event
station YE100K wil be active on all bands and modes from Jakarta between
May 31st and June 1st. QSL via YB0KYM. [425 DX News]

31/05/2008:  Tevfik, TA1HZ will be active as TC40TRT on May 31st, to
celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Turkish Radio and Television
Corporation (Turkiye Radyo ve Televizyon Kurumu). Expect activity on 40,
20 and 17 meters. QSL via TA1HZ. A special TRT 40th Year postage stamp
will be affixed on the envelopes for the first 40 direct QSLs. [425 DX
News]

U.S.A. Special event station information can be found at:
www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
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SIX METERS & UP -

IA5 - ELBA ISLAND
Look for IA5/IZ5FDD and IA5/IW5ELA to be active from Elba Island
(EU-028, IIA LI-002) on 22-25 May. They will operate SSB and slow CW on
40-10 metres, plus 6 and 2 metres on 24-25 May. QSL via home calls,
direct or bureau. [MMMonVHF]

IF9 - AFRICAN ITALY
I2ROQ, IF9ZWA, IK8SHL, IT9AHI, IT9TFX, IT9YMM, IT9ZHS, IW9RFO and IZ1HVD
will be active as IF9Z from Favignana Island (EU-054, IIA TP-011) on
23-25 May. They plan to operate SSB and digital modes on the HF bands
and 6 meters. QSL via IT9YMM, direct or bureau. [MMMonVHF]

OHØ - ALAND ISLANDS
Jussi, OH6ZZ, will be trying to be active from OH0 (KO09CX) in advance
of the JP91-Gig next weekend. Jussi OH6ZZ makes short visit to Aland
KO09cx. QRV: 2008-May-24 1300z - 2008-May-25 0300z 144.398 MHz 1st
FSK441. RIG: TS2000-GS35-2x8el Telnet Cluster/KST chat [MMMonVHF]

OJØ - MARKET REEF
Lasse/OH0RJ, Rami/OH3BHL, and Pertti/OH2PM are heading to Market Reef
Wednesday morning, May 21. They will first stop in the Aland Islands,
OH0, and assuming the weather permits, will go to Market on Wednesday
morning with their three man team. They will start their work on Market
by doing major maintenance on the diesel generator, hoping to get on the
air by Thursday night at the latest. They will have antennas for all
bands, 160-6M and will use the calls OJ0J and OJ0B. [MMMonVHF]

PJ2 - CURACAO
Jim, WI9WI will be active as PJ2T from the superstation at Signal Point,
island of Curacao (SA-006, also count for WLOTA LH-0942, WW Loc. FK52KG)
from May 21-28. Look for him to be QRV on 6 meters (50.110 MHz USB),
during band openings, using a FT-100 at 100 watts into a CushCraft 5
element yeagi at 85 feet. QSL via N9AG. [NG3K]

VE - CANADA (RARE GRID)
VUCC grid hunters who need Canadian grid EO40 may want to listen for
WB8BZK/VE3 who will activate EO40ud for seven days from Seseganaga Lake
in Ontario between May 21 and May 27. Band: 50 MHz SSB & CW -
Frequencies: 50.145 MHz (starting on the calling freq, 50.125 MHz if I
do not hear an opening) Equipment: FT100D with 100W into a Loop up 30
feet, Battery powered Activity times: I'll check for activity each
morning at 1230Z and then again between 2230Z and 2300 each evening.
I'll also give it a try if the WX is too nasty to go out fishing.
Looking forward to a few band openings or maybe some aurora action. I
will QSL to all who need the grid. 73 Mike [MMMonVHF]

VP5 - PROVIDENCIALES
Bob, K0OK will be active May 21-28th as VP5/K0OK from Providenciales
Island (NA-002). Look for Bob to be active on 6 meters, during band
openings, using 100 watts into a M2 7 element yagi at 30ft. QSL via home
call, direct or LoTW.  [rsgbiota.org]

ZF - CAYMAN ISLANDS
Look for Jim/K4BI (SMIRK #4850), Mario/K2ZD (SMIRK #3316),
Meredith/K8BBN and Daphne/N2TIN to be active from Grand Cayman Island
(NA-016, WLOTA LH-1042) on 6 meters from June 28th to July 6th. Jim will
sign ZF2BI, while Mario will sign ZF2ZD. They will use a FT-100D,
ACOM-1000 at 1KW into a M2 5 element yagi at 48FT. Their main frequency
will be 50.105 MHz USB, with a beacon frequency of 50.095 MHz. QSL via
their respective home calls. [N8OFS]

GOT6??? - 6M Information by Andy, N8OFS at: www.noars.net/got6/GOT6.txt
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LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -

22/05-27/05  FJ/AC8G: St Barthelemy WLOTA:0377 QSL H/C (d/b)
22/05-25/05  IA5/IW5ELA: Isola d'Elba WLOTA:0609 QSL H/C (d/b)
22/05-25/05  IA5/IZ5FDD: Isola d'Elba WLOTA:0609 QSL H/C (d/b)
22/05-28/05  VP9/VE3DZ: Bermuda - Hamilton Isl WLOTA:0201 QSL H/C (d/b)
23/05-25/05  IF9Z: Isola Favignana WLOTA:1545 QSL IT9YMM (d/b)
23/05-28/05  J48IS: Nisos Thasos WLOTA:4186 QSL DF3IS (d/b)
23/05-26/05  KH2/K1IWD: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL HL1IWD (d/b)
23/05-26/05  KH2/WX8C: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL H/C (d/b)
24/05-25/05  6Y1V: Jamaika Island WLOTA:0214 QSL OH3RB (QRZ.com)
24/05-25/05  CS9L: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL DJ6QT (d/b)
24/05-25/05  CT9M: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL CT3EE (d/b)
24/05-25/05  D4C: Ilha de Sao Vicente WLOTA:1976 QSL IZ4DPV (d/b)
24/05-25/05  EF8M: Isla de Gran Canaria WLOTA:0969 QSL RX3DU (d/b)
24/05-25/05  IR9Y: Sicilia Island WLOTA:1362 QSL IT9ABY (d/b)
24/05-25/05  J49XF: Nisos Kriti (Crete) WLOTA:1400 QSL G3URA (d/b)
24/05-25/05  M7A: England (main island) WLOTA:1841 QSL M0NRC (QRZ.com)
24/05-25/05  MJ0LON: Jersey Island (main) WLOTA:0818 QSL DF1LON (d/b)
24/05-25/05  OH0Z: Aaland (main island) WLOTA:1373 QSL W0MM (d/b)
24/05-06/06  OH0/PA0VHA: Aaland (main island) WLOTA:1373 QSL H/C (b)
24/05-06/06  OH0/PA2A: Aaland (main island) WLOTA:1373 QSL H/C (b)
24/05-06/06  OH0/PA2AM: Aaland (main island) WLOTA:1373 QSL H/C (b)
24/05-06/06  OH0/PA3ALK: Aaland (main island) WLOTA:1373 QSL H/C (b)
24/05-06/06  OH0/PA3BAG: Aaland (main island) WLOTA:1373 QSL H/C (b)
24/05-06/06  OH0/PB5A: Aaland (main island) WLOTA:1373 QSL H/C (b)
24/05-25/05  P33W: Cyprus Island (main) WLOTA:0051 QSL RA3AUU (d/b)
24/05-25/05  TF3CW: Iceland WLOTA:2975 QSL LX1NO (d/b)
24/05-31/05  TM0G: Groix Island WLOTA:0050 QSL F6ANA (d/b)
24/05-25/05  WP3C: Puerto Rico Island WLOTA:2802 QSL W3HNK (d/b)
24/05-25/05  YE1ZAT: Java WLOTA:1660 QSL YE1ZAT (d/b)
24/05-25/05  ZF2AM: Grand Cayman Island WLOTA:1042 QSL K6AM (d/b/LoTW)
24/05-25/05  ZM2M New Zealand (North Isl.) WLOTA:0069 QSL ZL2AL (d/b)
25/05-01/06  JW5LJA: Spitsbergen Island WLOTA:0125 QSL LA5LJA (b)
25/05-01/06  JW7FJA: Spitsbergen Island WLOTA:0125 QSL LA5LJA (b)
25/05             OZ5FM/P: Agger Tange Forfyr DEN-190 QSL H/C (d/b)
25/05             OZ5FM/P: Agger Tange Bagfyr DEN-191 QSL H/C (d/b)
27/05-09/06  IS0/DL6ZFG: Sardinia WLOTA:1608 QSL H/C (d/b)
27/05-02/06  K7A: Hinchinbrook Island WLOTA:1036 QSL K6HFA (d/b)
29/05-02/06  SD20: Holmoen Island WLOTA:0613 QSL SD2O (QRZ.com)
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QSL NEWS -

The following operation is approved for DXCC credit:

TI9KK - Cocos Island

2008 Operation

If you had cards rejected for this operation send an e-mail to
dxcc@arrl.org to be placed on the list for an update.

73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
DXCC Manager
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QSLs received Bureau - CT1GPX, CT1OBL, CT1ZU, CT2IRT, DJ21AHC, DL7AQD,
DL8UKE, OK1ANG, OK1QM  :o)

QSLs received Direct - 5H3EE (via DL4SM), 5T5DC (via DH7WW), 6W1SJ (via
T93Y), 7P8FC (via ON4CJK), GI3OQR (via QRZ.com), JH4RHF/BY1DX (via
OE1ZKC), S21ZDT (via SM4XIH), SU1KM, SU9NC (via OM2SA), TS6A (via
YT1AD), YI9SV (via N4JR) YK9G (via G2TXF).

QSLs received LoTW - CT1ILT, EA1AEH, EA5EU, FJ/OH2AM, GU8D, IU1HQ, K4MF,
K4PB, K4RUM, N4EK, K4EYS, N2NL, N4MUH, N4UU, N6AR, PY1KS, RA0BA, SU1KM,
TI50DX, TM7Z, W4KPG, WD4AHZ.
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The WAE Marathon

August 9 - September 14, 2008

In order to allow the entire world to participate in this event, it is
not enough to hold a party over the radio on the actual birthday.
Therefore, the two contests that are closely related to the WAE award,
the WAEDC CW and the WAEDC SSB, will form the timing cornerstones of our
 Marathon. Especially for our friends outside of Europe is this
competition a good possibility to receive lots of band points for the
WAE Marathon.

We invite you

The DARC Committee for DX and HF Contesting is the ideal host to invite
the radio amateurs of the world to hold many contacts with their
European partners. Participate as well, and maybe you will even go on a
WAE expedition!

We are celebrating the anniversary with the issuance of an achievement
certificate similar to the WAE Award in accordance with the current
award rules.

Soon we will have all information here: wae60.de/

You will find information about the WAE in general also here:
www.dxhf.darc.de/

In the 21st century, there are already many different electronic log and
internet applications in use in amateur radio. This fact will be used
for applying for the WAE60 Marathon as well as for the award. In
addition, all participants will be eligible for the drawing for
attractive prizes.

What interests the birthday guest
Marathon timing -
Begin: Aug. 9, 2008 0000 UTC (Begin of WAEDC CW).
End: Sept. 14, 2008 23:59 UTC (End of WAEDC SSB).
Modes - all legal Amateur Radio operating modes.
(Note for contest participants i.e. in RTTY contests: during this time
frame the competition logs for the WAE Marathon can be counted).
Bands: all legal Amateur Radio operating bands.
Log deadline: latest on Oct. 15, 2008 (deadline WAEDC SSB) per e-mail
Log formats: ADIF, Cabrillo.
Certificates: after fulfilling of the conditions for the WAE60
(analogous to the WAE requirements) a notice will be sent to allow you
the possibility to print out the certificate over the internet.
Award points: to the extent that a QSO from both partners is confirmed,
it will be entered into the DCL (DARC Contest Logbook) and can be
claimed for all WAE, EUROPA awards, EUDX und DLD.
Fees: none
We highly appreciate DXpeditions to WAE countries during that period.
Please inform us about your plans.
Annoncements to: dl2vfr@darc.de
73! -
Enrico (Ric) Stumpf-Siering, DL2VFR
Member of the WAE Committee
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NEW DX SUMMIT HITS THE STREETS ON FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008 AT 1600 UTC

The original OH2AQ DX Summit was launched in 1998. It represented
something that changed the entire DX hunt. Spinning the dial became old
history that would never return.

Yasme Foundation President Wayne Mills, N7NG put it as follows; "Jukka
Salomaa, OH2BUA and Antti Kantola, OH5TB were awarded the Yasme
Excellence Award for conceiving, operating, and maintaining the DX
Summit, the first widely used Web-based spotting network portal. They
created a tool that fundamentally changed the nature of HF operating, a
true advancement of the radio art."

The OH2AQ Summit has been a reliable tool for DX spotting for ten years.
It was based on a concept and the computing power of those other days.
Today marks the 10th anniversary of this innovation.

The New DX Summit, operated by Arcala Extremes, OH8X and supported by
Yasme Foundation Inc., boasts a dramatic increase in computing power
with the latest available equipment providing easy access to configure a
Microsoft Server 2003 platform. State-of-the-art multiple servers are
located in California, USA for fast information throughput and huge data
storage. A huge amount of data will be retrieved for potential future
applications. The system has been developed by Admino Technologies Ltd.
located in Oulu, Northern Finland. (http://www.adminotech.com)

Traffic congestion should be a thing of the past. You can sample the
speed and functionality during this coming weekend's WPX Contest. You
should reconfigure your setup to (http://www.dxsummit.fi) (please update
your browser bookmarks) because the original OH2AQ DX Summit will close
down soon.

While the new system begins as a stepped-up carbon copy of the original
system, it will provide an advanced technical platform for many new
features that are on the drawing board as we speak.

Arcala Extremes, OH8X is a group of serious hams seeking technical
innovations, experimenting with advanced radio and antenna concepts to
further the evolution of amateur radio by using the competitive spirit
as their trademark to attract young people. Their stations, OH8X and
CU2A, are located in Oulu, Northern Finland and Azores Islands
respectfully.

Yasme Foundation (www.yasme.org/) is a non-profit corporation
undertaking scientific and educational projects related to amateur
radio, including DXing and the introduction and promotion of amateur
radio in developing countries. [Jarmo OH2BN]
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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