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The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1136
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November 11, 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, NC1L, NJ1Q & W1AW, NA2U, NG3K & ADXO,
W3UR & The Daily DX, N4AA & QRZ DX, W4DN, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m News,
W9ILY, AT International, DK8JB & The DX News Letter, DL1SBF, DL3YM,
DxCoffee.com, DX-World.Net, F5NQL, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, G0DHZ,
G3SWH, GU4YOX, I1HYW, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2MQP & DX Italia
News, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, Pete's DX-Newsdesk, RSGB IOTA Web Site,
Sixitalia Weekly, VA3RJ & ICPO, the VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) and VU2CDP
for the following DX information.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 3rd-November, through Sunday, 10th-November there were 237
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3W, 4J, 4L,
4O, 4S, 4U1I, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5T, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7X, 8P, 8R,
9A, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9U, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9,
AP, BV, BY, C3, C5, C6, C9, CE, CE0Y, CE0Z, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU,
CX, D2, D4, DL, DU, E5/s, E6, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER,
ES, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FH, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FO/a, FR, FS, FW, FY, G,
GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HC8, HH, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL,
HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5, J6, J7, J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K,
KH0, KH2, KH6, KH9, 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, S2, S5,
S7, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T33, T5, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK,
TN, TR, TT, TU, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, V8, VE,
VK, VP2E, VP2M, VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP8/h, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XT, XU, XX9, YA,
YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, Z8, ZA, ZB, 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).
3B8, MAURITIUS (Reminder). Serge, UU5WW, will be active as 3B8/UU5WW from
Mauritius Island between November 17-30th. Activity will be holiday style,
mostly CW on 80-10 meters, and an entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November
23-24th). He states that he will use low power and simple antennas. There
is a possibility of him trying 160m. QSL via K2PF (OQRS preferred). A Web
site is now active at: http://www.3b8-uu5ww.com
3V, TUNISIA. Alex, G0DHZ, will be travelling to Tunis again, and he will
be leaving QTH at midnight on November 17th for a 4 weeks stay. However,
Alex was informed by Ashraf that the rules have been changed there, and
activity during the week is NOT allowed any more, so the hotel activity
will only be on the weekends. He will sign 3V8SS and plans to be on
80-10 meters, especially 30/17/12 meters, using CW and SSB. Also, look
for activity in the contests. Here are a few of the suggested frequencies:
CW - 3514, 7020, 10110, 14020, 18090, 21020 and 24900 kHz
(he does have a sked on 14052)
SSB - 7117, 14220 and 21220 kHz
Alex also mentions, "Don't know about 160m, if possible I will do what
I can..... I've been asked to look at some antenna repairs, and can only
hope a weekday for that.... same QRG for 28/29m.......ref times looks
like anytime after 10am UTC.....like before, I will take eQSL cards and
Bureau ones as well as direct."
4S0, SRI LANKA. Members of Radio Society of Sri Lanka will be active
using the special callsign 4S0CGM between now and November 30th. Activity
is commemorating the "23rd Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting" (CHOGM
2013) in Colombo. Activity will be on the HF bands. QSL via Bureau or
direct to: RSSL, P.O. Box 907, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
4S, SRI LANKA. Sigi, DL7DF, will lead a team of operators to activate
Sri Lanka (AS-003) next year between March 10-23rd. Operators mentioned
are Manfred/DK1BT, Csaba/DH7KU, Tom/DJ6TF, Manfred/DK1BT, Georg/DK7LX,
Wolf/DL4WK, Sigi/DL7DF, Juergen/DL7UFN, Frank/DL7UFR, Jan/SP3CYY and
Leszek/SP3DOI. Pilot station for this DXpedition is Bernd, DF3CB. A
callsign has not yet been announced. Activity will be on 160-6 meters
using several stations, operating CW and SSB. One station will be exclu-
sively dedicated to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. Equipment will consist of 4
transceivers (3 x K2, 1 x FT857D), 2 x 18 m lowband vertical, a delta-
loop vertical for 40m, a delta-loop vertical for 30m, 2 spiderbeam for
20/17/15/12/10m, a 5 element yagi for 6m and some beverage antennas.
QSL via DL7DF, direct or by the Bureau. They will upload the full logs
of the DXpedition to LoTW within 6 months after the DXpedition. For more
details and updates, visit: http://www.dl7df.com/4s7/index.php
4X, ISRAEL. Arthur, 4X4DZ, will be active as 4X2M during the CQWW DX CW
Contest (November 23-24th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m) entry. QSL
via his home callsign.
5J0, SAN ANDRES ISLAND. By the time you read this, members of the "DX
Friends" from San Andres Island (NA-033) as 5J0R should be going QRT.
As of 0212z on November 10th, they made 70049 QSOs with 20509 Unique
callsigns. QSL via EA5RM direct (see Web page). You can use the OQRS
(see Web page) for direct and Bureau cards. Visit their Web page at:
http://www.dxfriends.com/SanAndres2013
AH0, MARIANA ISLANDS. Operators Jussi-Pekka/OH6RX and Esa/OH7WV will be
active as AH0K from Tinian Island, Northern Mariana Islands (OC-086),
during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th) as a Multi-2 entry.
Activity outside the contest will be on the HF bands and possibly on the
6 meter band. QSL via OH6GDX.
B4, CHINA. Operators: Dale/BA4TB, Xu/BA8IK, He/BH4RQU and Tony/BH4SQE
will active as B4TB during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th) as
a Multi-Single/High-Power entry. QSL via BA4TB.
FRENCH AFRICAN ISLAND TOUR (Reminder). Armin, DK9PY, who was active this
past week as FH/DK9PY Mayotte Island (AF-027), will now be active from
Reunion Island (AF-016) as FR/DK9PY between November 11-22nd. Activity
will be mainly CW on 40-10 meters about 12 kHz from the lower edge of
each band. There will be a focus on the 30/17/12 meter bands. If his
location permits, Armin will also try 160 and 80 meters. QSL via his home
callsign.
CN, MOROCCO. Andy, DL3YM, will be active as CN2YM from the QTH of Abdou,
CN8VO, in Agadir, between November 18-24th. Activity will be on all HF
bands CW only. Main focus of the operation will be an entry in the CQWW
CW DX Contest (November 23-24th), probably as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-
Power/Assisted entry. QSL via DL3YM.
CN2, MOROCCO. Members of the "UA2F Contest Club" and Amateur Radio Club
ROSTO (RL3A) will be active as CN2AA during the CQWW DX CW Contest
(November 26-27th) as a Multi-Single entry. Operators mentioned are
Dmitry/RA3ATX (CN2CO), Alex/RN2FA (CN2FA), Sergey/RX3APM (CN2PM), Dmitri/
UA2FB (CN2FB), Victor/UA2FM (CN2TX) and Vladimir/UA2FF (CN2FF). QSL via
UA2FM and LoTW. Look for activity before and after the contest by the
operators using their own personal callsign. =
DXCC NEWS. Bill Moore, NC1L, ARRL Awards Branch Manager, reports that
the following operation is approved for DXCC credit:
T6SM - Afghanistan; Operations beginning August 14, 2012, to current.
DXCC NEWS. Bill Moore, NC1L, ARRL Awards Branch Manager, reports: "This
is a reminder to all DXCC program participants that the deadline for the
2013 calendar year ends on Tuesday December 31, 2013. In order to appear
in the Annual Listing, published in the electronic version of the DXCC
Yearbook, you must have your submission postmarked no later than December
31, 2013. Since the DXCC workload usually peaks around this time each
year I recommend that applicants not wait until the last minute to get
their submissions in. Besides being the heavy period for DXCC, keep in
mind that it is also around the holidays so the post office can contribute
to any delays in getting mail to DXCC." For more and complete details,
see the DXCC Blog at: http://www.arrl.org/dxcc-blog
EF8, CANARY ISLANDS. Mauri, EA8CMX/OHBYS, will be active as EF8S during
the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band
(160m)/Low-Power entry. PLEASE NOTE: He may change to 80 or 40 meters,
depending the conditions, or also Multi-Op operation. QSL via OH2BYS.
EF9, CEUTA AND MELILLA. Juan, EA5BM, will be active as EF9O during the
CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power
entry. QSL via EA5BM.
FM/TO7, MARTINIQUE. Dimitry, UT5UGR, will once again be active as FM/KL7WA
from Martinique (NA-107) between November 18-26th. Activity is usually on
all HF bands except 30/17/12m and the Digital modes. Look for him to be
active during the CQWW DX CW Contest 9November 23-24th) signing as TO7A
and as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL both callsigns via UT5UGR.
FS, ST. MARTIN. Jules, FG1JD, will be active as FS/FG1JD from St. Martin
between November 25-30th. Activity will be on 40/20/15 meters using CW,
SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via his home callsign.
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GU, GUERNSEY (Update). Bob, GU4YOX, will be active during the CQWW DX CW
Contest (November 23-24th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m)/High-Power/
Non-Assisted entry. QSL via GU4YOX, direct or LoTW.
HC, ECUADOR. Mau, IZ1DPS, is currently active as HC2IMP from Ecuador until
May 1st, 2014, Activity has been on 17/12/10 meters CW this past week. QSL
via IK2DUW.
IOTA NEWS..............
AF-018. Operator Raffaele, IH9YMC, will be active from Pantelleria
Island (IIA TP-001, MIA MI-124, WW Loc. JM56XT), African Italy,
during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th) as a Single-Op/
Single-Band (??) entry. QSL via eQSL.
AS-008. Takeshi "TAKE", JI3DST, will be active as JI3DST/1 from Shikine
Island (North Izu Island) between 0600z, November 21st and
0000z, November 25th. Activity will be on 40/30/20/17/15/12/10
meters using CW, SSB, FM, RTTY, PSK31 and JT65A. He will also
be an entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th). QSL
via JI3DST (see QRZ.com for details). ADDED NOTE: In case of
heavy rain or other conditions, the operation condition may vary.
AS-049. Takeshi "TAKE", JI3DST, will be active as JI3DST/6 from Kuchino
Island (Tokara Island) between 0600z, December 28th and 0000z,
January 5th (2014). Activity will be on 160/80/(75)/40/30/20/
17/15/12/10 meters using CW, SSB, FM, RTTY, PSK31 and JT65A.
QSL via JI3DST (see QRZ.com for details). ADDED NOTE: In case of
heavy rain or other conditions, the operation condition may vary.
EU-129. Operators Matthias/DK7LV, Ric/DL2VFR, Klaus/DL2YBG, Friedrich/
DL4BBH and Klaus/DL7UXG will be active using the special call-
sign DM50IOTA from Usedom Island between November 15-18th. QSL
via DL2VFR, by the Bureau or direct.
OC-098. Andy, AB7FS/E51AND, and his XYL Kathy, who moved to Rarotonga
Island (OC-013) this year, are planning an operation to Pukapuka
Island (OC-098) sometime in August of 2014. Look for more
details to be forthcoming.
OC-133. Saty, JE1JKL, will be active as 9M6NA from Labuan Island,
East Malaysia, during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th)
as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via LoTW, or
to JE1JKL, by the Bureao or direct. To see his station, visit:
http://jsfc.org/je1jkl/9m6na.html
OC-157. Just a reminder that a team of 8 operators will be active as
YB8V from the rare Banda Besar Island between November 10-15th.
Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW and SSB. The operators
mentioned are Joppy/YB8XM (Team Leader), Marthin/YB8VM, Danny/
YC8VDT, Richard/YD8VSR, Agustinus/YD8VRA, G. Saiya/YD8VRS,
Fransicus/YC8VFB and Robert/YC0MVP. Watch the following Blog
page for updates at: http://oc157.blogspot.co.uk
SA-035. (Postponed) A group of YL operators that were expected to be
active as YW5RYL from Los Roques between November 7-10th, had
to postpone their DXpedition until further notice. For complete
details, visit: http://yw5ryl.hamradioyv.com
SA-018. Members of the "Radio Club Provincial Llanquihue" (CE7LL)
will be active as 3G7PM from Guafo Island between February
23-28th (2014). Operation is valid for Antarctic Challenge
and must be counted as Chiloe Province. More details are
forthcoming. For updates, see: http://www.ce7ll.cl
SA-088. Fabio, PP5BZ, will be active as ZW5W from Fora Island (DIB
SC-10) between December 6-9th. Activity will be on 80-10
meters using CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign.
JW, SVALBARD. Jon, LA8HGA, will once again be active as JW8HGA from
Spitsbergen Island (EU-026, WLOTA 0125) between November 15-18th. Activity
will be on 160-10 meters with an emphasis on the higher bands and mostly
CW, but possibly some SSB. QSL via his home callsigns, direct or by the
Bureau. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW.
KH6/KH7, HAWAII. Fred, NA2U, will be operating from Volcano on the Big
Island between November 19-24th. Activity prior to CQWW DX CW Contest
(November 23-24th), Fred will sign as KH6/NA2U and operate primarily on
CW, with possibly some time devoted to SSB and RTTY. In the CQWW DX CW
Contest, he will operate as KH7M. QSLs for KH6/NA2U are via LoTW or
direct with SASE. QSLs for KH7M requested from U.S.A./Canada are direct
to KH6ZM. QSLs for KH7M from all other countries to I0MWI direct. NO
BUREAU CARDS.
KH8, AMERICAN SAMOA (Reminder). Bill, N6MW, is expected to be active here
between November 11-21st. Callsign was never made public. Operators John/
9M6XRO, Masa/JH3PRR, Kip/W6SZN, Aki/ZL1GO and Jacky/ZL3CW, will join Bill/
N6MW in an operation from the Turtle and Shark Lodge, Village of Vaitogi,
on the southeast coast of Tutuila Island (OC-045, USI AS007S, WLOTA 4385)
and using the special event callsign W8A between November 12-26th. For
more details, see OPDX.1110/1114/1116/1135. Their operations will also
include the CQWW DX CW Contest signing N8A as a Multi-2 entry. For more
details and updates, watch the N8A Web page at: http://www.n8a.eu
Also, watch their FaceBook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/N8a2013AmericanDXpedition
KH9, WAKE ISLAND. The "K9W Wake Atoll Commemorative DXpedition"
continues to be active until November 15th (Wake Island time). The log
is being posted on the Web page below and on the ClubLog Web page at:
https://secure.clublog.org/charts/?c=3DK9W
The log shows as of 1752z, November 9th, that they have worked a total
of 66414 QSOs and 17236 Unique Callsigns. Breakdown is 36491/CW, 27384/SSB
and 2539/RTTY. Breakdown by Continent is 441/AF, 3/AN, 23113/AS, 15794/EU,
23532/NA, 2336/OC and 1195/SA.
An OQRS will be available by ClubLog (Highly Recommended). This is the
preferred method to use for your QSL confirmation. After the DXpedition
ends you can order either a direct or Bureau QSL card using the OQRS
online QSL service provided by ClubLog. For sending direct QSL requests,
the mailing address is: Wake Island DXpedition, P.O. Box 5005, Lake Wylie,
SC 29710 USA (See detail on their Web page). QSLing by the Bureau is via
AA4NN. Logs will be posted on LoTW 6 months after the conclusion of the
DXpedition. NO eQSL. For more details and updates, visit the K9W Web page
at: http://www.wake2013.org
NH2, GUAM (OC-026). Joel, KG6DX, will be active as NH2DX in the CQWW DX
CW Contest (November 23-24th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (15m)/High-Power/
Assisted entry. QSL via NH2DX, CBA or QRZ.com address. NO Bureau QSLs.
NP2, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. Yuriy, N2TTA, will once again be active from
here, but as NP2P during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th) as a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via LoTW.
NP4, PUERTO RICO. Felipe, NP4Z, will be active during the CQWW DX CW
Contest (November 23-24th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via N4AO.
P3, CYPRUS. Stavros, 5B4AFM, will be active as P3Z during the CQWW DX CW
Contest (November 23-24th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (??) entry. QSL via
LoTW and ClubLog (preferred).
PJ4, BONAIRE. Operators Scott/W4PA, Norman/WF7T and Ward/N0AX will be
active as PJ4Q from Bonaire Island (SA-006) between November 18-27th.
Activity will be on 160-10 meters, with a focus on 160/30/17/12 meters,
using CW and SSb. They will also be active during the CQWW DX CW Contest
(November 23-24th) as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via W4PA.
PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (November 11-17th)....
Nov/11th HN Nov/14th AN Nov/16th AN
Nov/12th AN Nov/15th AN Nov/17th AN
Nov/13th AN
SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
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=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=
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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
PY0F, FERNANDO DE NORONHA. Andre, PP6ZZ/PY7CW, will once again be active
as PY0FF from Fernando de Noronha Island between November 11-26th. His
activity will include CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th) as a Single-Op
and possibly as an All-Band or Single-Band entry. QSL via W9VA.
PZ, SURINAME. Will, ON4AVT, will be active as PZ5VC from Suriname during
March 1-28th, 2014. Activity will be on the HF bands, but mostly PSK31/63.
QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau or eQSL.
QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (November 10th)
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5B/YU7CM via YU7CM FR/HB9LCA via HB9LCA SV8/DK3SJ via DK3SJ
5W7X via JF1OCQ HA40QRP via HA6NL T6/ZS5ADU via ZS5ADU (d)
C4Z via G3SWH IH9B via IK2ILH TC75ATA via TA4ARB
C91KHN via ZS6ALB (d) K5WA via KG5U UF6VW via R3DO
CT9/DK6QW via DK6QW OE100HO via HB9DAR UP44WFF via UN6QC
E75C via E73Y OO2O via ON4LDI VP2MMN via DF8AN
EA6/DL7AFY via DL7AFY OZ/OX3FV via OX3FV W8/UR5KHK via UR5KHK
EA8/DH2MS via DH2MS PA200NL via PA3CAL XE2JS via AD6D
EA8/DJ5AA via DJ5AA PJ2/YV1DIG via YV1DIG YJ0ZS via JA2ZS
EA8/DL2DXA via DL2DXA PJ6/W4VAB via W4VAB YL11WCA via YL2IU
EN70KYIV via UT4UP S506PMC via S59DCD
FH/DK9PY via DK9PY SC7IPA via SM7GUY
(e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (L) LoTW only
NOT THE QSL MANAGER/ROUTE (Update/Retraction). Last week we reported
that Petr, OK1DOT, announced that RW6HS is not the QSL Manager for
several listed DX stations in OPDX.1135. Since then, we now are reporting
to disregard that information. It would seem that there is some kind of
problem/feud between Petr, OK1DOT, and Vasiliy, RW6HS. Through certain
sources, it has come to light that the list of stations mentioned refute
the claims of OK1DOT, and even several of the stations have stated that
RW6HS is their QSL Manager and are very pleased with his services. OPDX
would expect when receiving information from the ham community that the
details are being sent honestly and correctly, especially if the ham is
well known. Apparently this was not the case.
Z21DXI ONLINE LOG (ClubLog). Tom, SP5UAF, reports: "For some years we
had our own online log, but since the first Z21DXI activity in 2002 many
new great HAM tools appeared. So after some emails with Mirek, SP5IXI,
it was decided to upload all Z21DXI QSOs to the ClubLog. Thanks to G7VJR
for all ClubLog fantastic tools and features. Z21DXI log is now available
at ClubLog together with the OQRS tool (for bureau or direct cards). Log
will be updated every few days. =
<https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/Z21DXI>"
ZC4LI LOG UPDATE. Phil, G3SWH, reports: "Just a quick note to let you
know the current status of Steve, ZC4LI's, and current logs. I have
uploaded to both LoTW and Club Log all the logs that I can find for:
5B4/G0LII, 5B4AHA, C4C, G0LII, G7G, G8G, M0ADU, MX0ADU and ZD8LII.
There are log searches available for all these calls on my Web site:
http://www.g3swh.org.uk
Steve was not an RSGB member and following the decision by the RSGB QSL
Bureau not to process outgoing cards for non members, paper QSLs for
this station are ONLY available DIRECT or via the OQRS facility on my
Web site. I am still working on the log for ZC4LI as it consists of
several hundred individual files in a variety of different formats and
it is taking a lot of time to convert it to a single format. It should
be available in a few weeks time. 73 for now....."
QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: C31BO, C82DX, CU6GT, CX2DK, FY5KE, K4L, LW0F,
R863LC, TF3CY, TX5RV, VP9/DJ4EL and YT2T
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 4S7YSG, 5U5U, 9H1SP, A52IVU, C37AC, PJ2/G3TXF,
PJ4/G3TXF, TL0A, TT8/US3EZ, TT8TT, TU5DF, VU3RWP, XW0YJY, Z24EA and
ZS6/OE1ZKC
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 3DA0VB, 4K0VB, 4L0B, 5H3VMB, 5R8VB, 5X1VB,
5Z4/UA4WHX, 7Q7VB, 9J2VB, 9U0VB, 9X0VB, C91VB, CR2X, D20VB, D60VB, EF1HQ,
HG0X, HG2011N, HU2DX, J20VB, OD5/UA4WHX, ST2VB, V51VV and Z2/UA4WHX
RL110, EUROPEAN RUSSIA (Special Event). Look for special event station
RL1110RAEM to be active between December 1-31st. Activity is to celebrate
110th anniversary of Ernst Krenkel (RAEM) a famous Soviet polar explorer.
QSL Manager is RK3AW. QSL is OK via Bureau, eQSL, direct (please no
"green stamps" - only new style IRCs). Sorry no LoTW. All direct requests
without a contribution will be answered via Bureau. More details about the
special event and Ernst Krenkel are available at: http://raem110.ru
T32, EAST KIRIBATI (Update). Members of the Russian Robinson Club's
that will be active as T32RC between December 4-11th, announced this
past week: "T32RC would like to announce our intention of participating
in the ARRL 160 meter Contest occurring on December 6th thru December 8th,
2013. We have been able to acquire a 160 meter vertical antenna as well
as beverage receiver antennas which we intend to deploy during our stay
on Christmas Island. Our goal is to work as many North America stations
as possible during the ARRL contest. Before and after the contest we will
try to work those (ie. EU) that didn't have a chance to work us on 160
meters during the contest." Operators mentioned at this time are Tim/NL8F,
Dick/N7RO, Dean/KW7XX, David/AH6HY and Paula/NX1P. QSL via N7RO, direct
or by the Bureau. The OQRS on ClubLog will be available for direct and
Bureau requests. T32RC will upload logs to LoTW within six months, or less,
of going QRT. For more details and updates, visit: http://www.t32-2013.com
ADDED REMINDER: Tim, NL8F, will be on the island solo between November
27th and December 4th using his own T32 callsign of T32TM. Further instruc-
tions will be posted prior to Tim being active. QSL T32TM via K8NA, by
the Bureau or direct.
T33, BANABA ISLAND (Update). The T33A DXpedition to Banaba Island (OC-018)
is now active until November 18th. Activity has been on 160-10 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY. They have six stations on the air at two different
sites. A OQRS by ClubLog is available and will be the preferred method
to use for your QSL confirmation. Logs will be posted to Logbook Of The
World (LoTW) approximately 6 months after the conclusion of the DXpedition.
Direct QSLs are via W2IJ. QSLs will also be available direct by the Bureau.
The log shows as of 2217z, November 9th, that they have worked a total
of 39106 QSOs and 12621 Unique Callsigns. Breakdown is 24358/CW, 13261/SSB
and 1487/RTTY. Breakdown by Continent is 190/AF, 1/AN, 14805/AS, 7300/EU,
13715/NA, 2105/OC and 990/SA. For more details, visit the T33A Web page
at: http://www.t33a.com/index.htm
The T33A DXpedition's Blog page is at: http://banaba2013.wordpress.com
PLEASE NOTE: DXA HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN AND WILL NO LONGER BE USED ON T33A.
SATELLITE ISSUES . . . . .
T8, PALAU. Operators Toshiharu/JA3JND and Aki/JR3QFB are now active as
T88ON and T88JH, respectively from "West Plaza By The Sea Hotel Rental
Shack" on Palau Islands (OC-009) until November 12th. Activity will
be on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via their home callsign.
TO0, GUADELOUPE (NA-102). Members of the FG4KI Radio Club will be active
from Guadeloupe using the callsign TO0MT between November 18th and December
1st. Activity is taking place during the arrival of the Transatlantic
Race "Mini Transat" - between Douarnenez, France, to Pointe a Pitre,
Guadeloupe. Operators mentioned are Fran=E7ois/FG4NW, Burt/FG8OJ, Jean/
FG8NY and Philippe/FG1PP. QSL via eQSL and LoTW only.
V4, ST. KITTS. Operators Bernie/W3UR (Editor of The Daily DX, The Weekly
DX and ARRL's How's DX?) and his Dad Tony/N3ME will be heading to St.
Christopher Island (NA-104) sometime next year between late January and
early February. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.
Tony and Bernie will be active in their spare time, usually in the early
morning and late afternoon/early evening time frame. Tony enjoys RTTY
and SSB while Bernie prefer CW and 160 meters. Bernie states that more
details will be forthcoming.
VK0, ANTARCTICA. Gerry, G3WIP, is now active as VK0GB from the Casey Base
Station (WAP AUS-02) in the Antarctica until February 2014. Suggested
frequencies are 7195, 14315, 18130 and 21300 kHz about 1730z and 0930z.
For more info and updates, watch the Worldwide Antarctic Program (WAP)
Web page at: http:// www.waponline.it
VP9, BERMUDA. Operators Kurt/W6PH and Bob/WA1Z will be active as VP9I
from Ed/VP9GE's QTH on Bermuda (NA-005) during the CQWW DX CW Contest
(November 23-24th) as a Multi-Single/Low-Power entry. QSL via LoTW or
WW3S (see QRZ.com). Before the contest, they will be signing VP9/homecall
starting late Wednesday November 20th as time permits. Activity will be
on 160-10 meters using CW only. QSL non-contest QSOs via their home
callsigns. WA1Z's log will also be uploaded to LoTW. W6PH's log will
not be on LoTW.
VU7, LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS (Update to OPDX.1135). The team of operators
planning to be active as VU7AG from Agatti Island (AS-011) sometime
between November 20th and December 10th, have updated their suggested
frequencies list to now include 80 meters SSB and RTTY operations. The
updated suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1812, 3512, 7012, 10112, 14012, 18082, 21012, 24902 and 28012 kHz
SSB - 3680, 7095, 14180, 18155, 21280, 24955 and 28480 kHz
RTTY - 3584, 7032, 10142, 14082, 18092, 21092, 24922 and 28092 kHz
SPECIAL NOTES: They will always be operating split. Please listen to
operator instructions carefully.
CW: 2-10 KHz up SSB: 5-15 KHz up RTTY: 2-10 KHz up =
Another callsign has been issued for demonstration purposes on Kavaratti
Island =96 VU7KA. This would be used only briefly when team members make
presentations to the local administration in Kavaratti and educate them
on amateur radio. QSL Manager is Krish, W4VKU, direct or by the Bureau
(see details on the Web page). An Online QSL Request System (OQRS) will
be available for all your QSL requests. OQRS will be enabled soon after
the expedition. For Logbook of The World (LoTW): QSOs would be uploaded
to LoTW in approximately 6 months time. The following Web page has been
set up, and contains bios of operators, QSL details, frequencies and a
survey. Visit the VU7AG page at: http://www.vu7ag.info
XR0, JUAN FERNANDEZ. By the time you read this, operators Fabrizio/IW3SQY,
Franco/IZ8GCE, Josep/EA3AKY, Art/WA7NB, Les/SP3DOI, Paolo/IV3DSH and Dino/
CE3PG should be active as XR0ZR from Robinson Crusoe Island (SA-005, DICE
ICE-004, WLOTA 0153, WWFF CEFF-003) until November 20th. Activity will be
on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY, with four stations on the air.
QSL via IV3DSH, direct or by the Bureau. ClubLog's OQRS will be available
(preferred QSLing). Log will be uploaded to LoTW after 6 months. For more
details, visit the XR0ZR Web page or the following media links at:
Website : http://www.juanfernandez2013.com
FaceBook : https://www.facebook.com/groups/xr0zr/
Twitter : @xr0zr
XV, VIETNAM. Retu, OH4MDY (OX3RZ/XU7MDY/XV2MDY), will once again be active
as XV2RZ from Southeast Vietnam between November 23rd and December 8th.
Activity will be on 20-6 meters using the "normal modes" (CW and SSB).
QSL only direct via OH4MDY with a SASE and 2 USDs. His log will be
available online at: http://www.clublog.org
XV, VIETNAM. Mats, SM6LRR (RM2D), will be active as XV2LRR from Phan Tiet
between November 29th and December 14th. Activity will be holiday style
on 40-10 meters using CW and SSB. He will use a TS-590s with 100w into
a vertical (40/30/15m) and Inverted Vee dipoles (20/17/12/10m). QSL is
via LoTW only (possibly some cards may be printed at a future date).
XZ, MYANMAR (Remember). Zorro, JH1AJT, and a group of operators will be
on the air from Nay Pyi Taw again between November 15-26th. This will be
the third and final run for 2013 from XZ-land. Proposed callsign is XZ1J
this time, and they plan to set up three to four stations, run 24/7 on
160-10 meters using CW, SSB, and RTTY. QSL: OQRS preferable. =
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