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The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1250
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January 25, 2016
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written/Sent From Strongsville, OH
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet Clusters
Network, ARRL Web Site, K1XN & GoList, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily
DX, N4AA & QRZ DX, AA6RE, N7KA, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m DX News, DL1SBF,
DL2SBY, DL7UXG & The DX News Letter, DL7VOA, DxCoffee.com, DXNews.com,
DX-World.Net, ES1CW, F5NQL, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, F6FQK, GW0ANA,
I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2MQP & DX Italia News, LY5W, OZ6OM & 50
MHz DX News, PS7DX, RSGB IOTA Web Site, Sixitalia Weekly, VA3RJ & ICPO,
and VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) for the following DX information.
*** EDITOR LOOKING FOR COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS: Well, my weekend did not
start off right. My main radio, Yaesu FT1000MP, decided to lose its
output power on Friday. Power on all bands is 10-15w, except on 15m
(25w), 80m (60w) and 160m (100w) [very strange]. Anyway, I am looking
for suggestions/recommendations to where to send it for repair, or
if it's even worth it to have it repaired? Any comments/suggestions
is greatly appreciated......
Thanks and 73 de Tedd KB8NW =
<kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org> <kb8nw@arrl.net> <kb8nw@hotmail.com>
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 17th/January, through Sunday, 24th/January there were 217
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 3X,
4J, 4L, 4S, 4X, 5B, 5R, 5T, 5V, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7P, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R,
9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9V, 9Y, A2, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY,
C2, C3, C5, C6, C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, CY0, D6, DL, DU,
E4, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY,
F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FT/x, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA,
HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J6, J7, JA,
JD/m, JT, JY, K, KH0, KH5, KH6, KH9, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA,
OD, OE, OH, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PY, PY0F, PZ,
S0, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9, T5, T7, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK,
TR, TT, TU, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8,
VE, VK, VK9L, VP2E, VP5, VP6, VP8, VP8/s, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XW, YA,
YB, YI, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZD7, ZD8, ZF, ZL, ZP, ZS
* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations or
more likely a "BUSTED CALLSIGN". As always, you never know - "Work
First Worry Later".
4S, SIR LANKA. Peter, DC0KK, is once again active as 4S7KKG from Moragalla,
Sri Lanka (AS-003, WLOTA 0762), between now and April 3rd. Activity will
be mainly on CW and the Digital modes with operation on 20-10 meters.
QSL via DC0KK, by the Bureau (preferred) or direct (see QRZ.com). LoTW
on request. All QSLs for all QSOs will be sent via the QSL Bureau.
6W, SENEGAL. Jean-Louis, F5NHJ, is now active as 6W7/F5NHJ from M'bour.
His length of stay is unknown at this time. Activity will be holiday
style using mostly data (PSK31 and RTTY) at the moment (some SSB) with
the a Vertical L and dipoles into a FT857d w/100 watts and a SignaLink.
Operations have been on 20/17/15 meters. QSL via his home callsign, direct,
by the Bureau, ClubLog's OQRS or LoTW. For more details, see:
http://f5nhj.fr/?page_id=3D2439
9K, KUWAIT. Osama, 9K2OD, will be active as 9K2K during the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest (March 26-27th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via LoTW.
A3, TONGA. Hiro, JA6WFM, is now active as A31MM from Nuku 'alofa, the
capital city of Tonga (OC-049), until the end of the year 2017. Activity
will be on 160-6 meters using a TS-480 into a long-wire with ICOM AH-2
for 160-10m, HB9CV for 15m and a 4 element beam for 6m. He plans to be
in contests. QSL via EA5GL.
ANTARTICA PROJECT 2016/17. Martin, LU9EFO, is planning to activate areas
in the Antarctica Argentina or Argentine Antarctic Sector which is an
area between the meridians 74 =B0 West and 25 =B0 West and parallel 60 =B0
South and the South Pole. Specific dates have not been announced yet,
but a Web/Blog page is under-construction and is up and running at:
http://antartidadxpedition.blogspot.com.ar
C5, THE GAMBIA. Alan, G4DJX, will once again be active as C5DX from Banjul
(Hotel) and Farafenni (Senior Secondary High School) between February
12-19th. Activity will be limited while on this school trip, but he will
be on 40-10 meters operating on CW and SSB, and using 100w to wire dipoles.
QSL via LoTW.
D2, ANGOLA. Vasco, CS7ACE, is now in Luanda and is expected to be active
as D2ACE. The length of his stay is unknown, but will be active on the
HF bands using SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via his home callsign direct.
E4, PALESTINE. Operators Jan/DL7JAN, Daniel/DL5YWM and Bodo/DF8DX will
be active as E44QX from Jericho in the Westbank between May 8-15th.
Activity will be on 80-10 meters using mainly CW but with some SSB and
RTTY. They will be limited to 100 watts and will use a Spiderbeam (20-10m)
and verticals (80-30m) for antennas. QSL via DF8DX, direct, by the Bureau
or ClubLog's OQRS (direct/Bureau). Log will be uploaded to LoTW after their
DXpedition.
E5, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS. Roly, ZL1BQD, is now active as E51RJR from Raro-
tonga Island (EU-013) until February 7th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters
using mostly JT65 with some CW. QSL via his home callsign.
ET, ETHIOPIA (Update). The Ukrainian operators continue to be active as
ET7L from the INSA Radio Club in Mekanisa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Activity
will be limited due to their work duties, but they are expected to be active
for at least 2-4 months. Most of their activity has be on 30/17/15/12 meters
using CW and SSB. Operators are members of UT7L Contest Club (Yarik/UW7LL
and Andy/UR4LRQ). Logs will be uploaded daily on Clublog; OQRS will be
later. LoTW, as usual, after the end of operation. Website is still under
construction. QSL Manager is US0LW.
FT5, KERGUELEN ISLANDS. Gildas, TU5KG, was heard as FT5XT again on January
23rd. Activity was on/around 21260 kHz between 1052-1144z. Listen carefully
to his callsign. Gildas sometimes signs as FT5XT/MM. QSL via F4DXW.
GP4, GUERNSEY. Members of B.A.R.S. (Barry Amateur Radio Society, Sully,
South Wales, UK) will be operating from Guernsey as a club holiday ex-
pedition between April 9-16th. Operators mentioned are Glyn/GW0ANA (Team
Leader), Markus/DL9RCF & Pia XYL, Jan/DJ8NK, Alois/DL9RBL and Thomas/
DJ6OI. They will be using a special Prefix for Prefix Hunters signing
with the callsign GP4BRS. Operations will be on CW, SSB and the Digital
modes. QSL Manager is Thomas, DJ6OI. All contacts will be uploaded to
LoTW, ClubLog, and eQSL. For direct QSL cards, QSL to DJ6OI with green
stamps for return postage.
IOTA NEWS..............
EU-075. The Amateur Radio Team of Aegina Island will be on the air as
SX8KAP from January 22nd and February 5th. Activity is to com-
memorate the Inauguration Day (26/01/1828) of Governor Ioannis
Kapodistrias, first Governor of modern Greece, on Aegina Island,
first capital of modern Greece. QSL via SV8UM, direct, by the
Bureau or LoTW.
NA-038. Jean Pierre, VA2SG, will be active as XM2IOTA from Magdalen
Islands (Les =CEles-de-la-Madeleine) between July 27th and August
2nd. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, PSK31
and RTTY. Most of the activity will be during the late after-
noons and evening, and the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st)
as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power/DXpedition entry. Station
will be an IC7200 with 100 watts into Hexbeam for 20/17/15/10m
and an End fed for 160/80/40m. QSL is direct only via VE2TLH.
Log will be uploaded to ClubLog every evening. For more details
and updates, see: http://jpcouture68.wix.com/welcome
OC-243. (Update) Operators Andy/VK5MAV, CraigVK5CE and possibly one
or two more operators will join them and be active as homecall/6
from Breaksea Island between February 29th and March 3rd. Their
planned activity is to have two stations active simultaneously,
on 40/20/15/10 meters (best times and bands are list on the
following Blog page). Andy will be on CW and Craig on SSB. QSL
via their home callsign, direct, by the Bureau or via ClubLog's
OQRS. See QRZ.com for more details or visit:
http://oc243.blogspot.com.au
J7, DOMINICA (Update/Change). Dave, WJ2O, will be active as J79E (not
J7/WJ2O as earlier announced) from Secret Bay between February 17-23rd.
Activity will be on 160-6 meters, but with a concentration of CW only
on 30/17/12 meters. He will also be in the ARRL DX CW Contest (February
20-21st) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via N2ZN.
JX, JAN MAYEN. Svein, LA9JKA, will once again be active as JX9JKA from
Jan Mayen Island (EU-022) starting sometime in April and will be there
for at least 6 months. Activity will be limited to his spare-time on the
HF bands (usually 160-4 meters), using SSB and the Digital modes. QSL
via his home callsign direct only.
K5P PALMYRA DXPEDITION. By the time you read this, the K5P team should
be beginning to tear down and/or going QRT from Palmyra Atoll. Their last
full day of operations is January 26th. As this was being written, the K5P
team has made 67251 QSOs with 16484 Unique callsign per ClubLog as of 1608z,
January 24th: https://secure.clublog.org/charts/?c=3DK5P
Breakdown by modes are 38900/CW, 21514/SSB and 6837/RTTY. Breakdown by
percentage by Continents are .4/AF, 0/AN, 35.2/AS, 10.2/EU, 46.0/NA,
4.7/OC and 3.4/SA. QSL via the OQRS by ClubLog is "Highly Recommended".
Logs will be posted to LoTW 3-6 months after the conclusion of the DX-
pedition. For other routes see their Web page. Check the K5P Palmyra2016
Web page for updates, propagation predictions and the donation page, at:
http://palmyra2016.org
PLEASE NOTE: On January 18th at 0200z, the following was posted on the
K5P Web page: "Important: If you worked us on 40M SSB on 14-January between
1109 UTC and 1415 UTC, please work us again, as these QSOs are invalid
since we accidentally operated on an unauthorized frequency in this
region......keep checking back for further updates.
KH3, JOHNSTON ATOLL. Ron, KH6DV, has been reported saying "Johnson Island
will happen in 2016 and that's another one everyone needs to work as the
next expedition won't happen for sometime and its the Palmyra crew (K5P)
that is planning the Johnson island trip, get used to them they are your
only hope." Stay tuned!
LY16, LITHUANIA. Sam, LY5W, informs OPDX that during the whole month of
February, he will be on the air using the special callsign LY16W. This is
a rare prefix for LY WPX Trophies award credits. Activity is to celebrate
the Independence of Lithuania (February 16, 1918). More details are
available on his QRZ.com page. QSL via LY5W. Also, read:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_Independence_of_Lithuania
P4, ARUBA. Howard, WA2NHA, will once again be active as P4/WA2NHA from
Aruba (SA-036) between February 28th and March 13th. Activity will be on
80-10 meters mainly CW. QSL via his home callsign.
PQ2, BRAZIL (Rare Brazilian State Area). Operators Renato/PY8WW, Pedro/
PR8ZX and Augusto/PU8MET will be active as PQ2WW, PQ2ZXT and PQ2/PU8MET,
respectively, from the rare Tocantins State (WW Loc. GI64) between February
6-9th. There are very few active radio amateurs in the state of Tocantins
(PQ2), so it is rare to hear PQ2 on the air. Activity will be on CW, SSB
and the Digital modes. QSL PQ2WW via PY8WW. QSL PQ2ZXT via PR8ZX. QSL
PQ2/PU8MET via PU8MET. The Contact Group will be valid for the WAB Diploma.
This diploma is issued by Labre and is available to all radio amateurs in
the world to confirm contact with Brazilian stations in every 26 (twenty-
six) Brazilian states and the Federal District (PT2). For more information
on how to apply for the WAB diploma, go:
http://www.labre.org.br/extras/imagens/diplomas.htm
PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (January 25-31st)....
Jan/25th HN Jan/28th AN Jan/30th HN
Jan/26th HN Jan/29th HN Jan/31st AN
Jan/27th HN
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
REALTIME BAND CONDITIONS WEB SITE <http://www.bandconditions.com>:
The purpose of this experimental Web site is to provide 24-7-365 actual
(REALTIME) band condition information to CW QRPp, QRPe and CW/SSB for
Contesters interested in increasing their scores. It can also be of
benefit to other Radio Amateurs to determine band conditions for Nets
and casual QSO's. This information is NOT based on any software pre-
dictions or any kind of satellite based readings. It is based on a
new Ionospheric sounding method called "HF Ionospheric Interferometry"
which operates very similarly to the PolSAR system used by NASA.
Also, checkout the VOACAP predication Web page at:
http://www.voacap.com/prediction.html
QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (January 21st) <www.qslinfo.eu>
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
5V7BD via DJ6SI HI3/KL7JR via K7ICE TC5OCK via TA5FA
5V7FMD via DL2SWW IQ8XS via IZ8XJJ TY4AB via SQ3PMM
5V7GD via DF9TM J79M via SM3PHM UK8ICM via RW6HS (d)
8P9NX via W3HNK(d)&W0SA(B) J79WTA via HB9MFM UN0OA via RW6HS (d)
EA8AY/KP4 via W2GR LX0RL via LX1KQ UN7TX via RW6HS (d)
EG5PAZ via EG5PAZ (L/e) MX0PHX via G-(B) VP8STI via N2OO
HF60KAG via SP9KAG RA/NT2X via RW1AI
(e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (*-B) DX's- Bureau
(O) OQRS only (C) ClubLog only (L) LoTW only (*) Correction
QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 9G5ZZ, CX2AQ, E51XGI, HL4RBR, HP1RN, LY10NATO,
ON8BE, RI1ANR, S57AT, SX90IARU, T88U, US7IGN, VK4DX and YF1DO
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 3D2RJ, FM5FJ, FO5QB, V73D (OC-029), VK9WA
and ZF2MJ
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 5W7X, 8J1FC/1, 8J8JRCV/8, 8N1HQ, 9M2TO,
9M6NA, AH0BT, AH0J, DU1IST, E51MCA, E6XG, J34J, JD1BLY, KH2F, KH2/KH0K,
MJ/PA1AW, MU/PA9M, PY2AE, PY2CIA, PY2FN, PU2SDW, PU2TDN, PS7AB, PS43GPB,
PS77AB, PX2F, SV/DL3WB, SW3JH, T88AX, T88TH, T88UN, TA1DX, TA3AIK,
TA4ED, V63CX, V63PJ, WH2DX, WH0/WH7C, XV7BM, XV7T, XV9NPS, XW8BM, XZ1Z,
YB0AKM, YQ0U, YP94HMK, YP1989TM, ZA/ON6NB, ZA/ON8CW, ZL7X, ZV2014YC
and ZW5W
T6, AFGHANISTAN. Martin, DL3ASM, is once again active as T6SM from ISAF
Camp Marmal, Mazari Sharif, until the end of March. His activity will be
mostly CW on the HF bands using an Icom IC-7000 into a Vertical (7m).
QSL via his home callsign direct.
TF, ICELAND. Michael, DF8AN, will be active as TF/DF8AN from Iceland
between February 26th and March 1st. He plans to activate some of the
WFF parts of Iceland. Activity will probably be on 160-6 meters using
100 watts with an Alinco DX70 operating CW and SSB. His second station
(usually) will be a FT-817 with 5 watts operating RTTY and PSK31. QSL
via his home callsign, direct, by the Bureau. NO eQSL or LoTW.
TP30, FRANCE (Special Event). The Council of Europe Radio Amateur Club
(CERAC) [TP2CE] will be active as TP30CE between February 12-13th. Activity
is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Radio Club.
Operations will be on all bands using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK). QSL via
F5LGF. Visit the CERAC Web site at: http://tp2ce.eu
V3, BELIZE. Paul, VE3AXT, reports [edited], "I am planning my first
experience at operating as a DX station when I am in Belize, Central
America, between February 2nd and March 14th/16th. I'll be in the very
northern part of the country, near Corozal, with the new callsign V31AX.
I've arranged to have a QSL manager." QSL ONLY via M0URX. For more info,
see his V31AX QRZ.com page.
V4, ST. KITTS. John, W5JON/V47JA, informs OPDX that he will once again
be active as V47JA from his vacation home in Calypso Bay, St. Kitts
(NA-104, WW Loc. FK87SG), located 200 feet from the Caribbean Sea, between
March 14th and April 12th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters (incl.60m)
using SSB. He will also be active during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March
26-27th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. Equipment is a Kenwood TS-590S
and Elecraft KPA500 Amplifier. Antennas include: 31', 10-40m Vertical,
and 35', 40/80m Top Loaded Vertical; shortened 160m dipole and 3 element
Yagi for 6m. Also, XYL Cathy, W5HAM, will occasionally operate as V47HAM.
ALL QSLs go to W5JON direct or via LoTW. NO Bureau QSLs.
VK9C, COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS (Update). Operators Lars/LB2TB, Morten/LB8DC,
Bjorn/LB1GB and John/LA7GNA will be active as VK9CK from West Island
(OC-003), Cocos (Keeling) Island between March 14-26th. The team is calling
themselves the "Dipper DX". Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW,
SSB and RTTY. The focus will be 160/80 meters. They reported on January
21st, on their Web page: "Focus areas! Besides the normal CW & SSB activity
on higher bands, there will be a focus on low bands. VK9C is quite high up
on the most wanted list when looking at 80M and 160M activity. We will pay
attention to the difficult parts of the world from Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
U.S. East Coast being almost the 'antipode' is probably the most difficult
path with very short openings. Special attention will be given. Please
respect when we say US EAST ONLY. Not only along the coastline, but 'East'.
All others will be worked, when we are through the short openings. We have
also received requests from South America to pay attention. Europe and Asia
will have greater opportunities. We might focus on Central Asia and Central
Russia as well. At those times we may ask Japan to stand by. Europe will
be a challenge too. Working eastern Europe, and not hearing west or north
Europe. Please also respect when we ask for West or northern Europe. And,
please, do not call on top of stations being worked! This will slow down
the QSO rate severely. RTTY will also receive attention. Want to get in
the log? =96 Follow the DX Code of Conduct!"
QSL via their OQRS on ClubLog (preferred) or via their QSL Manager LA6OP,
direct or by the Bureau. Log will be uploaded to the LoTW as soon as
possible after the DXpedition. For more details and updates, see:
http://dipperdx.com/cocos2016
VK9N, NORFOLK ISLAND (Press Release). Chris, VK3QB, sent out the following
[edited]: A team of five Australian radio amateurs will activate Norfolk
Island from May 20-31st to coincide with the Wireless Institute of Au-
stralia's 2016 Annual General Meeting and conference, also being held on
Norfolk Island.
Chris Chapman/VK3QB, Brenton Vowles/VK3YB, Luke Steele/VK3HJ, Lee Moyle/
VK3GK and Allan Meredith/VK2CA will activate VK9NT from May 20-31st on
all bands from 160-10 meters, CW, SSB & RTTY. Equipment will comprise two
Kenwood TS-480HX transceivers and one Elecraft KX-3 transceiver with a
KPA100 amplifier. These will feed dipoles strung up about 25-30 meters
high between the majestic Norfolk Island Pines, and a Sloper antenna for
160m. The team will also be activating stations for the SOTA and WWFF
awards programs.
It's worth noting that a WIA Commemorative Station VI9ANZAC will also
be activated over the AGM weekend. It will be a busy time with many radio
amateurs expected to be on the island. For more information about the WIA's
Annual General Meeting and conference, please visit:
http://www.wia.org.au/joinwia/wia/2016agm/ =
In the meantime, keep up-to-date by visiting our Web-site:
http://vk9nt.odxg.org/
Or visit our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/VK9NT-Norfolk-Island-DXpedition-294663170723673/?f=
ref=3Dts
Specific questions can be directed to Chris at <vk3qb@wia.org.au>.
ADDED NOTES (By Editor) QSL via ClubLog's OQRS for direct and Bureau
QSLS. Direct and Bureau QSLs go to LA6OP: SINDRE TORP, P.O. Box 36,
NO-8095 HELLIGVAER, Norway. LoTW upload will be done as soon as possible
after the DXpedition.
VP8STI SOUTH SANDWICH ISLAND DXPEDITION NEWS. By the time you read this,
members of the Intrepid-DX Group should be active as VP8STI from Southern
Thule Island (AN-009) until January 27th. Activity will be on 160-10 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via N2OO, ClubLog's OQRS or LoTW. As this was
being written, the VP8STI team has made 30816 QSOs with 11399 Unique call-
sign per ClubLog as of 1805z, January 22nd:
https://secure.clublog.org/charts/?c=3DVP8STI
Breakdown by modes are 7562/SSB, 20793/CW, 2460/RTTY and 1/PSK31. Breakdown
by percentage by Continents are 1.8/AF, 0/AN, 6.3/AS, 54.5/EU, 30.9/NA,
1.0/OC and 5.6/SA. For more details on the stations layouts and other
detailed information, see: http://www.intrepid-dx.com/vp8
ADDED UPDATES: Antonio/EA5RM, VP8STI Chief Pilot, reported on January 23rd:
They are having significant BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network ) issues,
but they will try to upload logs daily. On 26th, VP8STI team will start
to dismount high bands antennas, and they will be on the air on low bands
until January 27th morning. Departure to South Georgia will be on the
afternoon of the 27th on the way to the #8 most Wanted DXCC. They expect
to arrive to Husvik Bay on the 30th afternoon, so most probably they will
start operation from South Georgia on the 31th."
EXTRA ADDED NOTES (by Editor): To break it down, operators AA7A, DL6KVA,
JH4RHF, K1LZ, K3LP, K4ZLE, K9AJ, N4RR, N6PSE, RA9USU, W5XU, W6DR, W7XU
and WD5COV should be active as:
VP8IDX/MM - From the Braveheart; traveling between the islands
VP8STI - From South Sandwich Islands between January 18-27th
VP8SGI - From South Georgia Island between February 1-9th
VP8IDX - From Falkland Islands between February 14-19th
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