The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 492 BID: $OPDX.492 January 1, 2001 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio
Online at 440-237-8208 28.8k-1200 Baud 8/N/1
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern
Ohio DX Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, K2KW, W3UR
& The Daily DX, WB3LHD, K4PI, K4ZLE, KN4UG, N4AA & QRZ
DX, W4WSZ, WB4PVT, N5FG, N7NU, K8YSE, F5NOD, F6AJA & Les
Nouvelles, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, JI3DST, OE8CIQ, PY2KQ,
PY3CQ and RW3GU for the following DX information.
SPECIAL EDITOR'S NOTE: My family (wife/OPDX's
chief proof-reader Linda, Tedd [TJ], Katie) and I (KB8NW) would
like to wish all DXers, Contesters and OPDX readers a very
"Happy New Year". The year 2000 was a great year for
DXers/Contesters. It brought two new DXCC entities, East Timor
and Chesterfield Island. The year 2000 has also brought DXers
activity from Bhutan (A5). For years this entity has been the
number one most wanted country. It has also brought us Bouvet
(3Y), Clipperton Island (FO0) and Tromelin Island (FR/T), just to
name a few. WOW, what a year! Let's hope that the year 2001 will
be just as kind to DXers as 2000 was. Many would like to see a
major operations to North Korea (P5) and Scarborough Reef (BS7).
After working one or both of these entities many DXers would
probably receive the ultimate "ARRL DXCC #1 Award".
Also, let's hope the new year brings the DXers/Contesters another
exciting year and great band conditions. As always, I would like
thank the many who have contributed information over the year
(there are too many to list). REMEMBER, without them there would
not be an OPDX Bulletin.
3B8, MAURITIUS. There has been a lot of
activity from this one over the last few months. Abid/3B8FG,
Jacky/3B8CF, Rashid/3B8FQ and Pat/3B8GF have been quite active on
20 meters, generally after 0200z. Pat usually can be found on SSB
while the others are on CW. There has been some 10 meters CW/SSB
QSNs by 3B8CF and 3B8FG after 1200z.
3Y0, BOUVET. Astronaut Chuck Brady, N4BQW,
continues to be active in between the bad weather he has been
receiving. This past week he has been active on a few other bands
besides 20/15/10 meters. There were spots on 12 meters (24945 kHz
between 1400-1900z), 40 meters (7096 kHz between 0045 and 0130z)
and 80 meters (3790 kHz between 0100 and 0200z). QSL via WA4FFW.
Also, watch the following Web pages for updates: http://www.qsl.net/zr1dq,
http://www.qsl.net/wd4ngb/3y0.htm.
4D68, PHILIPPINES. This special prefix is
being used by some DU operators to celebrate the 68th anniversary
of the Philippine Amateur Radio Association. Aki, 4D68HBC, was
heard this past week. QSL via JA1HBC.
4S, SRI LANKA. Ananada, 4S7NB, likes to
frequent 20 meters (between 14180 and 14205 kHz) after 0100z.
5R, MADAGASCAR. Albert, 5R8O, continues to
please the many on 20 meters CW around 14015 kHz (+/- 3 kHz)
after 0200z. QSL via 5R8FL. For the SSB ops, Andre, 5R8FL, likes
between 14185 and 14200 kHz after 0230z. He sometimes can be
found on 10 meters, this past week on 28507 kHz at 1145z. QSL via
CBA. Ake, 5R8FU, was also active on 10 meters CW/SSB. He was
around 28029 kHz (0930-1000z) and 28442 kHz (1230-1400z). QSL via
SM5DJZ.
5U, NIGER. Dan, 5U7DG, was heard on 3796 kHz
this past weekend around 0100z and again at 1600z. QSL via K4SE.
8Q, MALDIVES. The "425 DX News"
reports that Gil, IZ1DLV, will be active from Dhiggiri Island
(AS-013) from January 2-9th. He will operate on 10, 12, 15, 17
and 20 meters SSB. There was no callsign mentioned. QSL direct
ONLY to IZ1DLV: Gil, P. O. Box 7039, 16148 Genova - GE, Italy.
9H, MALTA. ALbert, 9H1AL, has been active on
the WARC bands. He seems to like 12 meters lately. Check around
24900 or 24957 kHz between 1530z and 1630z. Also, check 18070 kHz
around 1730z and 10103 kHz beginning around 2300z. He was also on
40 meters (7004 kHz) around 0030z.
9N, NEPAL. Lawrence, 9N7RB, in Katmandu, has
been active on 20 meters CW/SSB between 1230-1300 and around
0200z. Check around 14010 and 14190 kHz.
9V, SINGAPORE. James, 9V1YC, has been keeping
folks happy on 40 meters CW on 7011 kHz beginning around 2200z.
He later moves to 15 or 20 meters around 2300z. Check 14025 and
21021 kHz.
A5, BHUTAN. "QRZ DX" reports that
another operation from here will take place by Dimitri, RA9CO, as
A52CO, scheduled for March 15-21st. He has his visa and tickets.
QSL via UA9DD. ADDED NOTE: Remember to look for Glenn, W0GJ, and
his son Mark, N0MJ, to be active this week as A52GJ and A52MJ.
ANTARCTICA. The "Russian Robinson
Club" is proud to announce that the "International
Complex Expedition" to the South Pole will take place from
now through January 15th, with possible activities from D4/,
CE8/R3RRC (Punta Arenas), R3RRC/ant (Patriot Hills Base - WABA
MN-01) and from an air balloon above the South Pole as R3RRC/am.
Operators will be RW3GW, UA3GVV and UA0XB. QSLs are via RW3GW.
Also, for two QSOs made on two different bands or with two
different callsigns during the Expedition, it is possible to
receive a "Special Award" in honor of the 180th
anniversary of the discovery of the Antarctica by the famous
Russian Explorers and Icemen Bellinghausen and Lazarev. The fee
of the Award is 12 IRCs for the HAMs outside of Russia. (USD are
not acceptable) The Award Manager is: Valery I. Sushkov, RW3GW,
P.O. Box 3, Lipetsk - 398000, Russia. The "Russian Robinson
Club" also plans to activate the Chilean island
"Riesco" in the Magallanes and Antarctica Chilean
Province Group from January 15-20th, with the possible callsign
XQ8RI. Operators will be RW3GW, UA3GVV and UA0XB. QSL via UA9OBA.
For more details on both operations check the Web page: http://rrc.sc.ru.
BA, CHINA. David, BA4DW, has been very active
lately on 80 and 40 meters CW. Check 7000-7025 kHz starting
around 1000z and around 3500-3515 kHz between 1230 and 1430z. QSL
via: David Y.J. Zhou, P.O. Box 040-088, Shanghai, 200040, China.
C6, BAHAMAS. Lee, N7NU, will be in Treasure
Cay on Abaco Island from January 18-26th, as N7NU/C6A and/or
C6AJX. Activity will be on 80-10 meters and MAYBE 160 meters upon
request. He will concentrate on CW and will try some PSK31. There
is one catch to his activity, Lee states, "The hamming is
(gasp!) secondary to vacation with my girl friend :-) ". QSL
via N7NU.
CORRECTION TO OPDX.491. Under "T8,
PALAU", we reported that Koji, JK7TKE, would be active this
past week as T88TU from Belau. This operation took place earlier
back in the fall.
D2, ANGOLA. Gabriel, D2EB, was active on
10/15 meters CW this past week on 21025 kHz between 2100-0000z
and 28030 kHz 0900-1300z. QSL via I3LLH.
DIFO WEB PAGE UPDATED. Gil, F5NOD, CW
operator for the FR/F6KDF/Tromelin Island 2000 expedition,
reports that the "French Overseas Island Award" (DIFO)
Web site has been update and now has some QSL pictures available
on the site. Check it out at: http://f5nod.waika9.com/difo.html.
DXCC NEWS...
"QRZ DX" reports that Bob,
W4VQ, has filed a petition to the DXCC and DXAC asking
them to consider the removal of Macao (XX9) from the DXCC
List in accordance with DXCC Rule 5. This comes as a
result of Portugal turning Macao over to China, December
20, 1999.
The DXCC Desk is reporting that it takes
about 8 weeks for processing QSL cards now.
DXPEDITION UNIVERSITY (Learn the Art of DXing in
Jamaica!). Kenny/K2KW and Tom/N6BT informed the DX
community that after 10 years of planning and 2 years of writing
materials, DX University is now a reality. You have a chance to
go to Jamaica and "Learn the art and 'How To' of DXpedition
Planning and Running Pileups!" DXpedition University
("DXU") is the first of its kind to provide a training
ground for energetic radio amateurs wanting to learn the
foundational methods and tactics of DXpeditioning. A group of
6-10 hams will go to a proven site in Jamaica (6Y). Participants
become part of a team, just like the World Record 6Y2A Team.
Learning begins before the trip with planning procedures and
continues through the Jamaica stay. With expert hands-on
training, team members will be shown the essential skills needed
to feel confident about venturing out on their own DX-oriented
vacations and in their ability to run and control pile-ups. There
is not only personal instruction, but also hard copy manuals
covering all aspects are also included. Besides setting up a
complete multiple transmitter station and running DX pile-ups
during the week, the team will participate in the A.R.R.L. SSB
contest, with additional pointers provided during real-time. This
is a learning environment, and all questions will be answered and
fully explained. The Jamaican accommodations are radio-oriented
(not a luxury hotel) and include full time staff, transportation
(private driver), plus side trips during the week. To learn more
about DXU and how you can join the team in Jamaica, visit the DXU
site at: http://pages.prodigy.net/k2kw/dxu/.
EP, IRAN. Mohsen, EP3SMH, was active over the
holiday weekend on 15 meters SSB on 21286 kHz starting around
1300z. EP2MKO was heard on 10 meters CW the past week between
1230 and 1400z. He was also heard on 18070 kHz after 1400z.
FG, GUADELOUPE. Jacques, F6HMJ, will be
active as FG/F6HMJ from here from January 10-24th. His modes and
bands of activity were not mention.
FR5, REUNION ISLAND. Pat, FR5FD, was heard
active this past week on the WARC bands. On some bands begging
for a contact. Check 30 meters starting around 0130z and as late
as 0330z. Check 17 meters around 18075 kHz around 0030z. Check 12
meters 24893 kHz between 1200 and 1500z.
HR, HONDURAS. Jay, K4ZLE (MU0BKA), will be
activae as HR3/K4ZLE from January 12-15th. Activity will be on
all HF bands, preference will be given to CW and the WARC bands.
He will have PSK31 with him. QSL via K4ZLE.
IOTA NEWS...
AS-047. Takeshi "TAKE",
JI3DST, will be active from Daitou Island (Daitoujima
Shimajira-gun Okinawa-ken) now through 0200z January 7th.
He will sign as JI3DST/6 on 40/17/15/10/6 meters SSB. QSL
via JI3DST: Takeshi "TAKE" Funaki, 2-18-26
Hannan-cho Abeno-ku Osaka-city, OSAKA 545-0021 JAPAN.
NA-213. Floyd, N5FG, reports to OPDX
that the "Magnolia DX Association" has
confirmed/planned a trip to Dauphin Island, Alaska, (New
IOTA) for late February 2001. There will be at least two
station active with many ops...etc.. The special callsign
W4D will be used. Activity will be on the usual IOTA
frequencies 80-10 meters and on all modes including PSK31
and RTTY. Operation will last 3 days and 2 nights (start
on a Friday afternoon and last until Sunday night - local
times). QSL via W5UE or via the W5 QSL Bureau.
OE75, AUSTRIA. Chris, OE8CIQ, reports that
from January 1st to December 31st (2001) all amateur radio
stations in Austria are allowed to use the special prefix OE75 to
celebrate the 75 anniversary of the OEVSV (this is the Austrian
amateur radio club). He (Chris) will be on air as often as
possible using the callsign OE75CIQ. There will be several awards
that will be issued by the OEVSV. You can find more information
on Chris's homepage at: http://www.edu.uni-klu.ac.at/~cirrasch.
QSL INFO AND NEWS...
Mike, K4PI, informs OPDX that Nasir,
AP2NK, has asked him to relay the following: "those
sending QSLs should not use his P.O. Box that is listed
in the Callbook, but to use his street address shown in
Buckmaster and QRZ. The P.O. Box is not very
secure..."
Gil, F5NOD, member of the
FR/F6KDF/Tromelin Island 2000 expedition, informs the DX
community that they continue to work on the FR/F6KDF/T
QSLs. They have received the QSLs from the printer one
month ago. They have more than 10,000 QSL cards ready to
be mailed, but they will mail all of the QSLs at the same
time. The first QSL will be sent out around the 15th of
January.
Laurent, KM5M, is the QSL Manager for
FO5RA. He states that the QSL cards aren't printed yet
but will begin working on them in a few days.
Bob, W4WSZ, reports that he will not be
handling cards for P43DO after January 1st, 2001. Please
QSL direct P43DO.
Ben, PY2KQ (PP500A), informs OPDX that
all QSLs for the PP500A operation are now being send to
all operators via the Bureau and the direct QSLs are
being returned direct.
Buckmaster HamCall Notification Service:
Registered HamCall users can take advantage of HamCall
Notification Service. If you look up a call on
Buckmaster's callsign server at http://buck.com/call
and it is not found in their database, the HamCall
Notification Service will ask you if you wish to be
notified when the callsign is found. All you must do is
enter your HamCall User Name and Password and your
request will be stored and automatically checked every
day. When they add the callsign to their database, you
will receive a courtesy E-mail announcing the callsign
has been added. It also provides you with a link to the
HamCall callsign lookup site. Each time you request a
notification you will be shown a list of other requests
you have made that are currently outstanding. http://www.buck.com/haminfo.html.
SPECIAL EVENT. The XI Panamerican Jamboree
will gather 8,000 Scouts from all America, for a joyful start to
the new millennium, with 6 days of fascinating activities in
spectacular natural settings like the Iguau Falls and the
ecological Park in Paraguay, as well as the lake and the power
station of Itaipu. The XI Panamerican Jamboree will happen on
January 7-12th. A special station will be active for the event.
Look for station PS5J to be active on all modes and bands. QSL
via PY5UEB. Also, check out the Web page at: http://www.jamboree.org.br/.
T2, TUVALU. Albert, HB9BCK, is active as
T20CK until January 8th. He has been very active 20/12/10 meters
CW/SSB. Most of his activity seems to start around 2030z and
lasts until 0500z. Frequencies to watch for are (or around):
14005, 14260, 24895, 24970, 28005 and 28495 kHz. QSL via the
bureau or CBA.
VP5, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. Don, KN4UG,
will be operating from here during January 19-30th, 2001. He will
operate in the 160 Meters Contest and the NA QSO Contest on the
weekends. During the week he will be active mostly on 28460 kHz
as KN4UG/VP5. QSL to his home callsign in N.C.
WEB SITE CHANGE. Ron, WB3LHD, WPADXA
Webmaster, informs OPDX that the "Western PA DX
Association" Web site has moved to the following URL: http://home.adelphia.net/~rcberry/wpadxa/.
Please update your URL's and bookmarks. They are sorry to all for
the inconvenience.
XW. LAOS. Mauro/IN3QBR and Fabry/IN3ZNR are
very active now from here until about January 8th as XW3QBR and
XW3ZNR. Most of the activity has been on 20 meters CW/SSB with
some activity on 15 meters.
YK, SYRIA. Excerpts from a press release by
Bernie, W3UR, editor of "The Daily DX" report that the
Cinco Nueve Contest Group (CNCG) and the Willamette Valley DX
Club (WVDXC) are sponsoring a DXpedition to Syria. "DX Syria
2001" is a non-profit organization formed for the promotion
and organization of this expedition. The Syrian government and
local Syrian hams invited an American team of 8 operators for a
February 2001 DXpedition at the Syrian Telecommunication
Establishment (STE) site in Damascus. The group hopes to be on
the air February 3rd. The group will be active for 9 days. The
STE operating site is the same one used by the 1994 YK0A
expedition. The group has been assigned YK9A and plans to be
active on 6 through 160 meters on CW, SSB and RTTY. Team members
will include: Ron/WJ7R, Dick/N7RO, Bob/W4DR, Rosalie/N4CFL (YL),
Carl/K9LA, Vicky/AE9YL (YL), Jim/W4PRO and team leader Al/K7AR.
QSL cards will be handled by K9LA: Carl Luetzelschwab, 1227 Pion
Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845, USA. The DX Syria 2001 Web site can
be found at: http://www.qsl.net/k7ar.
The Web site will include pre-trip news, setup news, propagation
conditions, updated daily online logs and suggested operating
frequencies. (OPDX InterNet Subscribers will receive the complete
press release as an additional bulletin.)
ZB, GILBRALTAR. Jay, K4ZLE (MU0BKA), will be
active as ZB2/K4ZLE from January 12-15th. Activity will be on all
HF bands, with a preference to CW and the WARC bands. He will
have PSK31 with him. QSL via K4ZLE.
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