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The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1112
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May 13, 2013
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 & W1AW, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The
Daily DX, K4UEE, N4AA & QRZ DX, N4JF, N4RR, W4VQ, KH6BZF, W6SZN, KL7JR,
AC8G, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m News, K9EL, W9ILY, ARVM, AT International,
DK8JB & The DX News Letter, DL1SBF, DL5YWM, DxCoffee.com, DX-World.Net,
ES1CW, F5NQL, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, G3SWH, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News,
I2MQP & DX Italia News, IK7JWX, JI3DST, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, Pete's
DX-Newsdesk, RSGB IOTA Web Site, Sixitalia Weekly, SV1HER, VA3RJ & ICPO,
and the VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) for the following DX information.
** SPECIAL NOTE FROM EDITOR (By KB8NW): There will not be an OPDX Bulletin
next week and "possibly the week after". I will be attending the Dayton
HamVention (HOPEFULLY!!!!!). It is totally up in the air right now.
Over the last several weeks, I have been experiencing shortness of
breath. On Tuesday, May 7th, I had a "THALLIUM STRESS TEST" which showed
some abnormalities. On May 10th, the Cardiac Doctor told me, or should
I say she read me the riot-act, "no traveling or stressful work" until
I have a heart catheterization. So some time this Monday before the
HamVention, I will be at the Cleveland Clinic to have this procedure.
If all goes well, I will be at Dayton. Some may remember that I had a
double bypass in 2002. Let's hope I do not go there again......
"IF" I receive a major announcements, (and if I am able to) I will
probably send out a special bulletin. However, PLEASE continue to send
your DX information. You never know what I might do.... 73 de Tedd KB8NW
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 5th-May, through Sunday, 12th-May there were 228 countries
active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4U1I,
4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5T, 5U, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7P, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R,
9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP,
BV, BY, C3, C6, C9, 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, FP, FR, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB,
HB0, HC, HC8, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J6, J7,
J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, 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,
PJ4, PJ7, PY, PZ, R1FJ, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9, T2, T7,
TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TL, TR, TT, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2,
V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9C, VK9L, VK9N, VP2E, VP2M, VP8, VP8/h,
VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XX9, XZ, YA, YB, YI, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV,
Z2, Z3, Z8, ZA, ZB, ZD7, 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).
5K3, COLOMBIA. Look for special event station 5K3YL to be active Sunday,
May 18th, operated by a group of YLs during the "Ladies on the Air
Contest". Activity is to honor women participating in amateur radio
contests, as well as nationally and internationally. Operators mentioned
are Sandra/HK3JJB, Mery/HJ3MCT, Paty/HK3KFM, Janeth/HK3PUE, Dora/HK3IAI,
Maria/HJ8MFF, Yolanda/HK7YMF, Laura/HJ7LDV, Yuli/HJ3KMV, Cristina/HK3QYV,
Dalia/HK3JI and Patricia/HK3IWL. Operations will be on 40 and 20 meters
SSB. QSL via EA3DUF. A certificate is available (see QRZ.com).
6V, SENEGAL (Reminder). Vladimir "Vlad", RK4FF, will once again be active
as 6V7S from Le Calao in Ngaparou between May 13-30th. Activity will
probably be on 80/40/20/ 15/10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. He is
scheduled to be here two more times this year: July 1-16th and October
22nd-November 27th. QSL via RK4FF.
8Q, MALDIVES. Just a reminder that Jim, G3VDB, will be once again active
as 8Q7EJ, but this time from Komandoo Island (AS-013) between May 13-26th.
Activity will be holiday style mainly on 20 meters using CW and SSB. If
conditions are poor, then it will be CW only. Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 14020-14025 kHz and SSB 14212 kHz. QSL via his home callsign. The
2009/2010/2011/2012 8Q7EJ logs are available on the Clublog Web page at:
http://www.clublog.org/logsearch/8Q7EJ
ARCTIC/ANTARCTIC INFO NEEDED! John, KL7JR, is once again requesting that
if you or any of your radio friends, SWL or Ham operators, have worked
or heard any Arctic or Antarctic stations, he would love to hear from you
for his monthly Arctic and Antarctic DX column which goes to CIDX (Canadian
Int'l. DX Club) for publication in the monthly "Messenger". Scanned copies
of QSLs or reception reports from anywhere north of 60 degrees or the
Antarctica are also welcomed. You can receive a sample of his column by
E-mailing him at: KL7JR@yahoo.com
CS25, PORTUGAL (Special Event). A special event station signing CS25ARVM
will be active between May 20-26th. Activity is to celebrate the 25th
aniversary of ARVM - Associa=E7=E3o de Radioamadores da Vila de Moscavide -
Radioamadores do Concelho de Loures. Operations will be on 10, 15, 20,
40 and 80 meters, using CW and SSB, and also V/UHF at 145.350 MHz and
434.350 MHz. Qsl via CT1RVM.
DAYTON HAMVENTION CTU NEWS. Tim Duffy, K3LR, reports the following:
"About 250 contesters will attend Contest University (CTU) USA this
coming Thursday (May 16) in Dayton, Ohio.
Starting at 8:00 AM EDT there will be a live webcast available from
the CTU website <http://contestuniversity.com>. Go to the CTU website
on Thursday and you will see a button to click on that will allow you
to see and hear some of the topics being presented live. With four class-
rooms going most of the time, it is not possible to live stream every-
thing, but you will definitely enjoy watching some of CTU from wherever
you are. Last year hundreds of guys from all over the world got to experi-
ence CTU live via the web. Some of the Dayton CTU students even sat in
one classroom session and watched the live CTU stream for another session
on their smart phone or laptop - at the same time - is this SO2CC? Single
Operator Two CTU Classes!
Thanks to the support of the Northern California DX Foundation, if you
know of any amateur radio operator under the age of 26 that will be in
Dayton and would like to attend CTU tuition free, please tell them to go
to the CTU home page and click on Scholarships. Or just click here:
<http://www.contestuniversity.com/main/page_scholarships.html>
Then use the contact us button to be considered for a scholarship. Or
you can click here: http://www.contestuniversity.com/main/page_contact_us.h=
tml
Pat, N9RV's, 'Contesting Terminology Glossary' on the CTU website has
recently been updated. It is in the files section. If you or someone you
know is just getting started in contesting, this is an excellent resource
that explains lots of the contesting language. Here is the direct link:
http://www.contestuniversity.com/main/page_files.html
We are hoping to also live stream the 21st Annual Contest dinner live
next Saturday night. Watch the Contest Dinner website for times and live
stream connection information. <http://contestdinner.com>"
DAYTON HAMVENTION DX HOSPITALITY SUITE. The Northern Ohio DX Association
(along with Janeen Hire, W8ZET) will once again sponsor a Hospitality
Suite (17th year) at this year's Dayton Hamvention. It will be in Suite
1011 on the 10th floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings (Look for signs!). All DXers/Contesters are welcome.
Munchies and refreshments will be available. Come and meet the members
and friends of NODXA.
FS, ST. MARTIN. John, K9EL, will once again activate FS/K9EL in June.
Operating dates this year are June 11-28th. Activity will be on 80-6
meters. Daily uploads to ClubLog and LoTW are planned. John has a new
QTH this year and should have a better signal to the USA on 6 meters.
QSL via his home callsign.
HH, HAITI (Update). Tom, KC0W, will be active as HH5/KC0W from the extreme
northern tip of Haiti between July 6-25th. Activity will be 160-6 meters
using CW only. He will use a vertical antenna placed directly over salt
water. Tom states, "My operating location in Haiti has unobstructed HF
takeoffs to North America, Europe & Africa. Haiti has been underrepre-
sented on CW so hopefully HH5/KC0W will go into many CW enthusiast's
logbooks." QSL only direct to his home callsign. No LoTW or Bureau QSLs.
HONDURAN IOTA EXPEDITION (Update/Tentative Dates). Dan, HM2DMR, plans
to activate the following Honduran IOTA Islands between late May to
July (dates depend on Navy permission: =
NA-160 =AD Cochinos (callsign HQ3W); May 27-30th
NA-035 =AD Swan (callsign HQ8S); June 16-20th
NA-223 =AD Vivorillos (callsign HQ8D); July 16-20th
Activity will be on 160-10 meters. For more details and updates, watch:
http://hriotas.com
IOTA NEWS..............
AF-083. A short video is available on the Web on the recent TS8TI
DXpedition to Djerba Island by ARAT and Italian Team. The
link is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dv_qXTuF9CgM
The photos and videos are all available on ARAT Facebook
Page at: https://www.facebook.com/arat.tunisia
http://www.laselki.net/vb/showthread.php?p=3D52261#post52261
AS-036. This one was late getting in, but if you worked JF3ELH/6 this
past weekend, you work Masa, JF3ELH, on Iki Island (Iki-jima
Gounuura-cho Iki-gun Nagasaki-ken). Activity was suppose to
be on 80/40/30/20/17/15/12/10/6 meters CW/SSB. It was mentioned
that in case of heavy rain or other condition, the operation
condition may vary. QSL JF3ELH/6 via JF3ELH. Please check
QRZ.com for details.
AS-060. Kang, DS4DRE, is now active as DS4DRE/5 from Hajo Island
(WLOTA LH-1006) until December 31st. Activity will be on
80-10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign,
direct (he is a stamp collector) or by the Bureau.
EU-008. Operators Andy/M1LOL and Ray/M1REK will be active as MM1REK
from the Isle of Coll (IOSA NH05, SCOTIA DI12, WLOTA 2123) in
the Inner Hebrides group between August 5-10th. Activity will
be on 80-10 meters SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via M1REK,
by the Bureau or direct. See the Web site at:
http://www.m1rek.co.uk/isle-of-coll
EU-008. Just a reminder that the members of the Camb-Hams are once
again active from the Isle of Mull (IOSA NH15, SCOTIA CN10,
WLOTA 2485), Inner Hebrides, as GS3PYE/p until May 16th.
Activity will be on all HF bands (600-10m) using five stations
with amps. Operations will also be on 6m, 4m and 2m. They will
focus more effort on 2m EME and will also be on many of the
VHF/UHF satellite passes. QSL via M0VFC (OQRS via QRZ.com).
More details and updates can be found at:
http://dx.camb-hams.com
EU-030. Just a reminder that Tom, DL7UZO, will be active as 5P9Z from
Bornholm Island (DIA BO-001, WLOTA 2203) between May 25th and
June 1st. Activity will be focused on 160 meters and the Digital
modes, as well as all bands on CW. QSL via DL7UZO, direct or by
the DARC Bureau. A Web page is available at: http://www.5p9z.com
EU-051. Operators Stefano/IK6JRI, Fred/IK7JWX and Vincenzo/IZ8LFI will
be active possibly as IE9DX from Ustica Island (IIA PA-001)
between July 23-30th. Activity will include the RSGB IOTA
Contest (July 27-28th). Before the contest they will be active
on 30/17/12/6 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. Days
after the contest they will be on any modes and bands. QSL via
IK7JWX. ADDED NOTE: Anyone who wants to join the team for the
contest (only 2 days) is welcome. For details, contact:
ik6jri@hotmail.it (Team leader)
EU-110. Operators Stefano/IV3LZQ, Paolo/IV3PUT, Francesco/IV3EDU and
Andy/9A3JH will be active from Sveti Nikola Island (ACIA IC-016,
IOCA CI-118, MIA MC-414, WLOTA 3152) between July 25-29th.
Activity will be on 80-6 meters using CW and SSB. They will
also be an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 27-28th)
using the callsign 9A/IV3LZQ. QSL direct only via IV3LZQ
(see QRZ.com). For details and updates, see:
http://www.arimanzano.it
EU-120. A group of operators from the North Northumberland area will
be active as GB1VR from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne between
1500, June 7th and 1600, June 9th (local times). Activity is
on the anniversary of the First Viking Raid 793AD and will be
on all HF bands. Operators mentioned are Dave/M0DSS, Alan/
2E0ZED, Tom/2E0VAI, Erick/M6ECK, Richard/M0VKX and Brendan/
M6HOS. QSL via eQSL only. For more details, see QRZ.com.
EU-127. Thomas, DJ6OI, is now active as DJ6OI/p from Helgoland Island
until May 15th. QSL via info on QRZ.com.
EU-172. Ric, DL2VFR, will be active as OU1RAEM from Samso Island
between May 18-24th. This is just one of many activities
throughout the year to be used with this special callsign
to celebrate the 110th anniversary/birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel.
See QRZ.com for details. Ric will operate mainly CW. All QSOs
will be confirmed automatically via the Bureau. For direct
cards, QSL via DF5LW.
NA-128. Members of the "NA-128 Contest Group" will once again activate
Ile Verte (C.IS.A QC-015, Grid FN58, ARLHS CAN-244, WLOTA 1404)
using the special callsign CF2I between July 24-28th. Their
activity will include the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 27-28th) as
a Multi-Single entry. The group will operate many stations from
the lighthouse keeper's quarters on many bands (SSB, CW and
RTTY, PSK63) before and after the contest. The group will
operate ONLY on SSB and CW on 10, 15, 20, 40 and 80m DURING
the contest. The complete log will be uploaded to LoTW few
days after the contest. Paper QSL is via VE2CQ. For more info,
visit their Web page at: http://www.qsl.net/na128cg
NA-204. The Cuban T46A group will activate the special callsign T46C
from Santa Maria Island between June 13-17th. The operators
mentioned are Ore/CO6LC, Jose/CO6EC, Yordany/CO6YAC, Amaurys/
CO6WYR, CL6RLD and Luis/CO6LP. They will try to maintain three
stations on the air transmitting on 160-10 meters, including
30/17/12 meters, using CW, SSB and RTTY, into yagis, beverages
and verticals. QSL via EA5GL.
OC-237. A group of Indonesian operators will be active as YE3I from
Gili Ketapang between June 7-9th. Operators mentioned are
Edi/YB3EDD, Eddy/YB3VPP, Samsul/YB3GZS and Andy/YB3BOA. Activity
will be on 160-10 meters. QSL via YB3EDD. For more details,
see: http://www.iotadx-giliketapang.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/yethree.india#
J3, GRENADA (Team Members Needed). Harry, AC8G, is working with Gill,
J39AL, to arrange a team for the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 26-27th)
with time for individual DXing. Available to the team are antennas,
towers, etc. for a large MULTI-MULTI contest station. About all that is
needed are ops, transceivers (with accessories) and computers. Depending
on team size, Gill's QTH and the local EOC would be used. Harry states,
"I will send an info E-mail with more details to those interested. You
can contact me several ways, <htflasher@gmail.com>, 937-434-9616 or
Skype using flasher-ac8g. Between the two locations (within distance
rules), there are four beams already up and room for others. This is a
GREAT chance to be DX and be in a major contest. The major cost is airfare.
Costs on the island are fairly reasonable. This will be covered in my
info E-mail. For those with Goggle Earth, Gill's QTH is at 12 degree
2.971 N. & 61 degree 44.386 W. Feel free to call - I am retired and
home most of time."
KH6BZF PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (May 13-19th)....
May/13th AN May/16th AN May/18th AN
May/14th AN May/17th AN May/19th AN
May/15th AN
SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
NORMALITY GEOMAG K Values Alpha
----------------- ------ -------- ------
AN - Above Normal Quiet K=3D0-1 0-7
HN - High Normal Unsettled K=3D2 8-15
LN - Low Normal Active K=3D3 16-29
BN - Below Normal Minor Storm K=3D4 30-49
DIS - Disturbed Major Storm K=3D5 50-99
VRY DIS - Very Disturbed Severe Storm K=3D6-9 100-400
PJ4, BONAIRE. Members of the PJ4G club station will be active from the
"Radio House" <http://www.pj4g.com> on Bonaire (SA-006, WLOTA LH-1279)
during the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 25-26th). Look for John, K4BAI,
to be active as PJ4A during the contest as a Single-Op/Single-Band (40m)
entry. Roger, N4RR, will be Single-Op/Single-Band (15m) entry as PJ4R.
David, NA2AA, will be Single-Op/Single-Band (10 or 20m - depending on
band conditions) entry as PJ4G. The team members will be active several
days before the contest on all bands using PJ4/homecall as their callsign.
QSL via the QRZ.com addresses.
PJ6, SABA. "After the successful DXpedition of October 2010 (10-10-10),
and a third place finish in the 2011 ARRL CW DX Contest as a Multi-Single,
it is time for a return to Saba," states Bob, K4UEE. Operators Bob/K4UEE,
Steve/VE7CT, Gregg/W6IZT and Roger/G3SXW will enter the CQWW WPX CW
Contest (May 25-26th) as Multi-Op entry. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW
quickly after their return, paper QSLs go via N4NX. Activity is planned
before and one day after the contest.
QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (For May 12th)
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3A2CWG via 3A2LF HA/OE4VIE via OE4VIE R73ASP via RA3TYL
5W1SA via JA1DXA HB9/RV3DH via RV3DHC RI1ANP via RN1ON
9A8NXC via IZ3NXC HB9A via HB9JOE RP68RG via RK9CYA
AO1EU via EA3RKF HF700S via SP9EMI SA5A via SM5DXV
AO2EU via EA3RKF II3AC via IK3GES TA3CQ/6 via DL4CQ
AO4EU via EA3RKF IT9/DL1MBG via DL1MBG TF3IG via TF3MHN
E51FOC via ZL2AGY OF3I via OH3BHL TF3ML via TF3MHN
E720SRRS via E70EPC OG9W via OH2BCI TF3PPN via TF3MHN
EA6/DM5LS via DM5LS OH0CO via SM6CCO TM3B via ON8AZ
EH7ITU via EA7NL OR5T via ON4ALY TM35KOP via F6KOP
EJ/IW3FWT via IW3FWT OZ75FOC via OZ8SW UE70C via RX3F
EV68F via EW3LK PA6WACHTER via PA2PCH VK9NT via VK2CA
GJ3TXF via G3TXF PA800GTB via PA1BM XE1B via EB7DX
GS3PYE/P via M0VFC PJ2/DH2AK via DH2AK
(e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (L) LoTW only
KX6BB NOW ON LoTW AND CLUBLOG. Bob, W4VQ, informs: "I have uploaded
nearly 9700 QSOs made by me at KX6BB on Kwajalein in 1972-1975 to LoTW
and Club Log. The ClubLog link at this time is:
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/KX6BB
While this is of interest only to old timers and many of today's calls
do not appear there, I wanted to provide the data in an electronic
medium for future reference. It should be noted that I have NO paper
cards and inquiries to that end will be in vain." He does mention:
"Interestingly, I did get 129 LoTW matches for QSOs 40 years old."
OW75FOC INCORRECT QSL INFORMATION. Phil, G3SWH, reports: "Please note
that incorrect QSL routing information is in circulation. The correct
route is via G3SWH, and *NOT* via OY1CT." Please see the following Web
page at: http://www.g3swh.org.uk/ow75foc.html
QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: EF7HQ, FK9DD, JA7MSQ, JH1BED, OM3LK, ON8NT
and PY3KN
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 7Z7AB, 9K2F, 9M4SLL, HP1/IZ6BRN, JX9JKA, KH2L,
RG9A, RI0K, TB4/DJ7RJ, TF3FIN, UK/UA1ZEY, XW0ZJZ, XW4XR, XW8XZ, YB8BRI/P,
YB8HZ/P, and ZK3T
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 1A0KM, 3A/IZ1MHY, 3XY1D, 4K9W, 401OTA,
4U1VIC, 4Z5J, 5B/I5HLK, 5C2J, 5R8PR, 5T0SP, 7P8MM, 8P5A, A25JR, A60ISG,
A61AB, A61TT, A61X, A62ER/ZM3, A62END, BD4QA, BD7MVZ, CT3AS, D44TBE,
EP3MO, EP3PK, FM5BH, HB0/DK3RED/P, HB0/I2AE, HP1/IZ6BRN, HZ1PS, HZ1SK,
IM0/IZ3DBA, IS0BKL, IS0BKS, IS0CDS, IS0ESG/QRP, IS0LFZ, IS0LLJ, IS0MNR,
IS0UTA, IS0YTA, IS0/IK4RQJ, JD1BMH, JY4SK, K6VVA/KL7, KH2/N2NL, KH6/K1YR,
KH6/K2WR, KL2SX, KL7IDA, KL7/AI5P/M, LX75RL, OA4/IK5ROP, OC3I, OD5LN,
OH0Z, OY2H, PJ2/AC8AP, PJ4T, PJ7/IK2QPR, PJ7N, PY0FO, SV5/DF4IE/P,
SV5/IZ4JMA, T2T, T6TL, TG9IRP, TK/IK2WZM, TK9E, TL0CW, TO4M, TS8P,
TU2T, UA0FUA, UK7F, UK8FF, UK8UC, V5/DL2AZ, VK9GMW, VK9OL, VP2MPL,
VP8ORK, XF3/IZ2LSC, XV2W, XV4YY, YI3DX, Z38/IZ4JMA, ZA/I2GPT, ZA/IW7DZJ,
ZD7X, ZD8D, ZD8W and ZK2C
SV5, DODECANESE. Members of the "DX Plus Hellenic Amateur M. I. Team"
and "Radio Amateur Association of Greece" are now active as SX5KL from
Kalolimnos Islet (EU-001, GIOTA DKS-048, WLOTA 0662) until May 20th.
Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Suggested
frequencies are as follows:
CW - 1815, 3525, 10120, 14025, 18070, 21025, 24895 and 28025 kHz
SSB - 1845, 3770, 7110, 14225, 18130, 21275, 24950 and 28400 kHz
RTTY - 3590, 7038, 10140, 14090, 18098, 21090, 24920 and 28090 kHz
6m - 50103/CW and 50150/SSB
Operators mentioned are John/SV1GE, Cliff/SV1JG, Manos/SV1ME, Spiros/
SV1RC, George/SV1RP, Vangelis/SV2BFN, Takis/SV2FWV, Mike/SV8GKE and
Theodoros/SV1GRM. QSL Manager is SV2FWV (sv2fwv[at]gmail.com). QSL
via direct, by the Bureau or OQRS (via ClubLog) and LOTW. For more
details see the DXpediton's Web site at: http://SX5KL.no-ip.org
VP8, FALKLAND ISLANDS. Andy, M0HLT, is expected to be active as VP8DOH
possibly for 2 years. He is now based on the Falklands as an electrician.
Activity will be limited between his work commitments. Operations will
be SSB only and mainly on the higher HF bands, preferring 10 meters
when conditions allow but will try 20 meters and above. QSL via eQSL
only or LoTW.
W9DXCC DX CONVENTION (Press Release). John, K9EL, sent the following
dated May 6th [edited]: "W9DXCC DX CONVENTION COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES --
'DX=92ing from the Black Hole 2'
A six session presentation sponsored by NIDXA and DX-u,
in conjunction with the 61st W9DXCC DX Convention
(Schaumburg, Illinois) The W9DXCC convention committee has announced
it will offer a six session class on Friday, September 20th, 2013, to
help inform all hams interested in DX'ing about general topics of interest
to the DX community. The class will be held the day before the W9DXCC
convention and has been designed for both new and experienced DX'ers.
Each session will cover a different aspect of DX'ing including operating
practices, digital DX'ing, chasing awards, QSL'ing, antennas and propaga-
tion.
All presenters are accomplished DXers and include NN1N, K9LA, K9AJ,
K9EL, K9NU and W9MU. Between them they have over 100 years of experience
that includes participation in DXpedition operations to rare locations
around the world and numerous awards.
Registration for the class may be done online at the W9DXCC web site
<www.w9dxcc.com> when Convention registration is active. Discounts will
be available for persons signing up for both the class and the convention.
Please contact W9MU (jack@w9mu.net) for additional details and
information."
XZ, MYANMAR. Simon, HS0ZIB, announced on QRZ.com over the past week that
he is now in Kawthaung. He mentioned on May 1st that he will be there
during the months of May and June, and will operate as XZ1K from Tanintharyi
State. He adds, "I will only operate on PSK-31, according to when I have
free time. From 1st July, I will be working in Laos, but I will try to
return each holiday to re-activate XZ1K." According to his QRZ.com page,
he has made 20 meter PSK QSOs with JA, VU, VK..etc., using Digipan. He
suggests for you to transmit up to 1 kHz high of his frequency, and he
can do a 'split' QSO. You can check QSOs and request QSLs from his online
log at: http://www.myradioclub.org/xz1k
He states on May 11th, "LoTW is not yet available. I submitted documents
to the ARRL for DXCC approval and LoTW account on 30/4/13, (by courier
service from Yangon), but although the package is shown as delivered to
the ARRL, I have had no feedback. If/when I am allocated an LoTW account,
I will upload to LoTW for requested QSLs."
YASME FOUNDATION NEWS (Press Release). Kip Edwards, W6SZN, Director and
Secretary of the Yasme Foundation, sent out the following press release
on May 9th [edited]: "YASME BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT AND
HONORS OUTGOING PRESIDENT WAYNE MILLS, N7NG -- At its annual meeting held
at the International DX Convention in Visalia, California, the Board of
Directors elected Ward Silver, N0AX, as its new President. The remaining
officers were re-elected. The necessity of an election for a new President
was occasioned by the resignation of Wayne Mills, N7NG. Wayne has founded
DX University (www.dxuniversity.com) and takes over as the new DX Editor
for CQ Magazine.
The Board also decided to acknowledge Mr. Mills' many years of service
to the Yasme Foundation by making a contribution to DX University in
support of the goals shared by the two organizations.
The Yasme Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation organized to conduct
scientific and educational projects related to Amateur Radio, including
DXing (long distance communication) and the introduction and promotion of
Amateur Radio in developing countries. For additional information about
The Yasme Foundation, visit our website at <www.yasme.org>.
Ward Silver, N0AX, President Of The Yasme Foundation
Board of Directors:
Fred Laun, K3ZO, Director and Vice-President
Rusty Epps, W6OAT, Director and Treasurer
Kip Edwards, W6SZN, Director and Secretary
Martti Laine, OH2BH, Director
Mac McHenry, W6BSY, Director
Robert Vallio, W6RGG, Director"
ZL, NEW ZEALAND. Holger, ZL3IO, is expected to be active during the CQWW
WPX CW Contest (May 25-26th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via
ZL3IO, direct or by the Bureau.
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