The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 531 BID: $OPDX.531 October 1, 2001 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio
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following DX information.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the
AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 23/September, through
Sunday, 30/September there were 205 countries active. Countries
available: 3B8, 3C, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4S, 4U1I, 4W, 4X, 5A,
5B, 5N, 5R, 5U, 5Z, 6Y, 7X, 8P, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M2,
9M6, 9N, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A2, A4, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C6, C9, CE,
CE0Z, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, D6, DL, DU, EA,
EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG,
FJ, FK, FM, FO, FR, FW, FY, G, GI, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HC, HC8,
HH, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J6, J7, JA,
JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU,
LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OZ, P2, P4, PA,
PJ2, PY, PY0F, PZ, S2, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T30, T7,
T8, T9, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TT, TU, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR,
V4, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9N, VP2E, VP2V, VP5, VP6, VP8, VP9, VR,
VU, XE, YB, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7,
ZD9, ZF, ZK1/s, ZL, ZL7, ZP, ZS.
* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain
"Pirate/SLIM" operations. As always, you never know -
"Work First Worry Later" (WFWL).
3W6, VIETNAM. Remember to look for Bob, N4CD,
to show up from here starting October 2nd through October 15th.
His callsign is still unknown, but he has asked for 3W6CD.
Activity will only be on 40/20/15/10 meters. QSL to N4CD direct
or for overseas stations via the bureau. Please, no cards from
stateside USA via the bureau.
4L, GEORGIA. David, 4L1DA, informs OPDX that
station 4L0G will participate in the CQWW SSB Contest. Operators
mentioned are: 4L1DA/David, 4L2M/Mamuka, 4L7O/Thomas,
4L7CE/Gogita and 4L4CR/Mike. QSL via DL7BO.
5B4, CYPRUS (Also Possibly ZC4). Rick, AI5P,
will be active as 5B4/AI5P from October 4-11th. Reports indicate
that he may also try to operate from the club station in the U.K.
Sov. Base Area on Cyprus (ZC4) for a few hours.
5B4, CYPRUS. Johan, PA3FDO, will be active as
5B4/PA3FDO from October 13-23rd, using only a 100 watts and
vertical dipoles. His focus will be on 12 and 17 meters for those
who still need 5B4. QSL via homecall. Sending via the Bureau is
OK.
5T5, MAURlTANIA. The "Japan DX
News" reports that from October 6-16th, a seven member team
from the International Amateur Radio Volunteers (IARV)
organization will make their annual visit to the Sahara Desert as
part of a technical aid program. They expect to be permitted to
operate amateur radio with individual callsigns using the format
5T5*** as well as 5T5U. The operation will be carried out mainly
in the CW mode, including activity on 10 MHz band. Send your QSL
to each operator's home callsign.
9K2USA UPDATE. Bob, 9K2ZZ, reports that the
positive response to the use of 9K2USA by Kuwait amateurs has
been overwhelming. He states, "Thanks to all who have
E-mailed the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society (9k2ra@kars.org), your support is
appreciated by both the Kuwaiti Amateurs, and those of us who are
guest operators in Kuwait. The 'official' 9K2USA QSL card has
been finalized." It is now posted on the website at: http://www.k4cy.com.
Bob states, "The cards are being printed this week, and
logistics are now in place for a quick turnaround on cards
received by the Radio Society. I would, once again, encourage
those of you who have not E-mailed the Radio Society of Kuwait to
please send them a message expressing your opinion on this
unprecedented event. Thanks again for everyones help/support
during the past weeks, Bob."
AMATEUR RADIO LIGHTHOUSE SOCIETY CONVENTION CANCELLED.
Jim Buffington, K5JIM, Publicity Chairman for the Amateur Radio
Lighthouse Society (ARLHS) announced Monday that its planned
convention, which was set for November 9-11th in Brunswick,
Georgia, has been cancelled. Spokesman Jim, K5JIM, said the event
was apparently a victim of the terrorist bombings, at least in
part, since some members who had planned to fly in from overseas
opted out. "For that matter," said Buffington,
"some who would have flown from distant locations in the
U.S. also indicated a reluctance to travel." "Postponed
would be a better word," said Buffington, "because
we're already making plans for a meeting in 2002 and expect to
announce the dates soon." Those who made reservations at the
Holiday Inn in Brunswick are reminded to cancel them.
AP, PAKISTAN. Peter/ON6TT and Robert/S53R
reportedly have left Afghanistan and are now staying in
Islamabad. Both are expected to be active possibly on 160-17
meters. Both are expected to try to receive callsigns, however,
Robert and Peter were heard using the callsigns AP2ARS. Robert
has been heard on 40/30 meters over the past week.
C6,BAHAMAS. Ed, K8EP, will be active as
C6A/K8EP from November 20-27th. Activity will be on CW/SSB and an
entry in the CQWW CW Contest. QSL via K8EP.
CONTEST REMINDER! Mike, VK4DX, wants to
remind everyone that the Oceania DX Contests, formerly known as
VK/ZL Contests, will be held October 6-7th (SSB) and October
13-14th (CW). As of this year, the time has been changed, so the
contest starts at 0800z on Saturday and ends at 0800z on Sunday.
For full contest rules, please visit VK4DX's contest calendar or
the NZART Web sites at: http://www.vk4dx.net or http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/update/contests/oceania/.
DX BASH. Just a reminder that the annual DX
BASH will be held next weekend, October 5-6th. There will be
great programs on DXing, contesting, and all kinds of radio fun.
All the info is available on the Web at: http://www.dxbash.com.
FM, MARTINIQUE (Update). The Pordenone
Gangsters (IV3TDM/Dan, IV3JVJ/Luca and IV3BTY/Andrea) will once
again be here and will operate from October 22-26th. The
callsigns will be FM/homecall, and they should be able to have
two stations active simultaneously on two different bands. Their
activity will be mainly SSB, but Luca is expected to operate some
RTTY and Andrea on CW. On October 27-28th, they will join the
FM5GU team for the CQWW SSB Contest. QSLs for FM/homecall
operations should go to IV3TDM's CBA. QSLs for FM5GU operation is
via KU9C's CBA. All details are available on the web site: http://www.qsl.net/fm5gu/The%20Pordenone%20Gangsters.htm.
FO, MARQUESAS ISLANDS. Operators SP9FIH and
SQ9LR will be on the air as FO/SP9FIH probably begining in the
second half of October (depends on their job duties and airlines
schedule). They plan to be active on 80-6 meters SSB and RTTY for
2 weeks from Nuku Hiva (OC-027). QSL via SP9FIH.
FS, FRENCH SAINT MARTIN. Look for Ann/W2AZK
and Brian/KF2HC of the North Jersey DX Association (NJDXA) to be
active from the French side of Saint Martin (IOTA NA-105)
November 26th through December 2nd. They will operate SSB and CW
on 40-10 meters using the callsigns FS/home. The bands 160/80
meters will be added if circumstances allow. Because of
anticipated luggage restrictions ,they are planning a modest
station which will include an IC-706, wire antennas, and possibly
a Force-12 Sigma vertical dipole. Yagi antennas (including
perhaps 6m), and a second station may be added if they find they
have room to transport the extra equipment. QSL via their home
callsign direct or via the bureau. Check "DX News" on
NJDXA's Web page for any last minute announcements at: http://www.njdxa.org/.
IOTA NEWS...
AS-043. Operators JI1PLF/1, 7N1GMK/1,
and 7N1PVR/1 plan to be active from Hachijo Island,
November 2-5th. They will be on 80-10 meters, including
the WARC bands SSB and CW. QSL via their home callsigns.
LIGHTHOUSE NEWS...
AMATEUR RADIO LIGHTHOUSE SOCIETY CONVENTION
CANCELLED. Jim Buffington, K5JIM, Publicity
Chairman for the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society (ARLHS)
announced Monday that its planned convention, which was
set for November 9-11th in Brunswick, Georgia, has been
cancelled. Spokesman Jim, K5JIM, said the event was
apparently a victim of the terrorist bombings, at least
in part, since some members who had planned to fly in
from overseas opted out. "For that matter,"
said Buffington, "some who would have flown from
distant locations in the U.S. also indicated a reluctance
to travel. Postponed would be a better word," said
Buffington, "because we're already making plans for
a meeting in 2002 and expect to announce the dates
soon." Those who made reservations at the Holiday
Inn in Brunswick are reminded to cancel them.
Don, W9DC, informs OPDX that Ted, W8TTS,
has added a current up-to-date list of WLHA to his web
page for use in the "DX4Win" logging program
and also a limited text version which contains only the
Lighthouse names and WLHA numbers. The URL address is: http://home.neo.rr.com/tsarah/www/w8tts.html.
OOPPPSS (Correction in OPDX.530). Wolff,
DJ5JH (HSC #372), informs OPDX that the HSC (mentioned in last
week's bulletin) is not a Hungarian CW Club, but is a German High
Speed Club founded in 1951 by Richard Dargatz, DL1XA, and others
with over 1000 members. To become a member, one must have at
least 5 QSOs of 30 minutes at 25 wpm with 5 different HSC members
and the QSL cards with the confirmation of these facts.
OX3, GREENLAND. Ben, OZ5IPA, will be active
from Kangerlussuak from October 27th through November 5th,
outside of the CQWW Contest. Ben will be active on SSB/CW and on
all bands including the WARC as a single operator 12 hrs/day
(1000-2200z). There is a slight possibility he will be active on
SSTV and RTTY October 30th. He will participate in the
International Police Associations Contest the first weekend of
November. His QSL is good for the "Sherlock Holmes
Award" and most police awards. QSL via OZ5IPA direct only
to: Ben Jakobsen, 9 Knoldager, DK-2670 Greve, Denmark. For more
info, check the following Web pages: Contest info - http://www.ipa-rc.de;
Ben's Web - http://www.iparc.dk.
QSL INFO AND NEWS...
Mac, WA4FFW, reports, as of September
28th, all 3Y0C QSLs which he has received have been
processed and mailed. This includes those not found in
the log, Bureau, and SWL reports. He ask that you allow 2
weeks for delivery due to slowed mail to some areas,
especially International mail. Mac stated all request
which did not come up in the computer database were very
carefully checked against Chuck's paper log. Resposes to
all cards received have been completed. Approximately 90%
of those NIL in the computer log was found in the paper
log. The delay in the latest mailing of cards were due to
the time required to verify against the paper log, and it
certainly proved to be worth the effort for most of the
requests. Mac wants to thank N4OL and WJ4T who worked
endlessly to help get the cards out. A special thanks
also to those who sent extra financial help with the QSL
expense. He will continue to process incoming cards
promptly, but it will not be daily. He will now work on a
backlog of cards for other stations he manages.
NOT THE QSL MANAGER. Hannes, DL3NM
(ex-DL3NEO) is NOT the QSL Manager for 4U1ITU or 4U1VIC.
He is receiving many direct QSLs for these calls,
especially from USA. He can QSL only the following
activities: 4U1ITU: August 21-26th, 1994 4U1VIC: November
20-21st, 1998.
QSL Manager, Joe, W3HNK, reported this
past week, that anyone needing a JT1CO card to please
send him your QSL and 1 USD ASAP, and he will get a QSL
card back to you in due time!
RSGB HF AND IOTA CONVENTION will be held
October 12-14th, at the Beaumont Conference Centre, Old
Windsor, UK. A full line of programs and speakers are
scheduled to take place at this year's event (OH2BH,
G3KMA, G3ZAY, G3SWH, RW3GW, UA9OBA, The D68C Story, 3B6RF
Agalega Dxpedition, VP8SDX Falklands,
Cocos-Keeling/Chatham Island by G3SXW, ZD7K/ZD8K, Logbook
of the World by N7NG and much much more). Booking
details, online registration and the program can be found
on the Web at: http://www.rsgb.org.uk. OPDX InterNet
Subscribers will receive an additional bulletin with more
details.
SPECIAL EVENT. Eric/KU6J and Ron/K6KYJ, will
be active from 160 meters through 440 MHz on SSB, CW, Digital,
RTTY, Satellite, and FM using the special callsign N6C. The
"Special Event" callsign N6C has been assigned to the
"2001 Colusa County California QSO Party Expedition".
Their location will be at the Black Oak Camp (elevation 5,800
ft), in the Mendocino National Forest. This callsign will be
valid only from October 4-11th. QSL via KU6J.
T30, WEST KIRIBATI. Eric, T30ES, a Peace
Corps volunteer on Butari Tari Island (OC-17), continues to be
active. He was heard on 14280 kHz usually between 1000-1200z on
Thursdays and Sunday evenings (his time) and sometimes on
Tuesday. He will be there for another year plus. He runs on low
power (TS-430), on batteries which are charged on a solar panel
which he borrows from a friend. His antenna is a dipole strung
between two coconut trees. QSL via CARA: P O Box 3441, Danbury,
CT 06813.
T32, EASTERN KIRIBATI. Hiro, JP1TRJ, informed
OPDX that he and Takashi/JR7TEQ and Hiro/JA1PCY will be active
from Christmas Island (OC-024) from October 1-7th, signing T32RJ,
T32EQ and T32CY respectively. Their activitty will be on
SSB/CW/RTTY on 160-6 meters. QSL T32CY via JA1PCY, T32EQ via
JR7TEQ and T32RJ via JP1TRJ.
TI, COSTA RICA. Goram, SM4DHF, will be active
as TI2/SM4DHF from the QTH of Henry TI2HMG, from October 24th to
November 4th. He will be taking part in the CQ WW Phone Contest
as a Single Op/Single Band/Low Power entry (10, 15 or 20 meters,
which will be decided later). Before and after the contest he
will also be active on CW and RTTY. QSL via homecall SM4DHF.
V3, BELIZE. Begin look for Joe, K8JP, to be
active and signing V31JP. He will be there until April 2002. He
is mainly a CW operator.
VP5, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. The VP5T group
will be operating from VP5JM's place on Providenciales (NA-002)
in the Turks & Caicos Islands during the period of October
23-30th. Operators will be Frank/WA2VYA, Ken/K2WB and Jack/N2VW.
They plan a Multi-Multi operation during the CQWW SSB Contest,
October 27-28th as VP5T. QSL via N2VW. Before and after the
contest the operators will operate as VP5/homecall. Their
activity will be mostly on CW, the WARC bands and PSK31. QSL to
homecall.
WRTC2002 PRESS RELEASE (#9). Ari, OH1EH,
reports that the following experienced contesters have been
nominated to represent their countries in WRTC2002:
CANADA :
VE3EJ John Sluymer
VE7ZO Jim Roberts
SWEDEN:
SM5IMO Dan Hultgren
SM3SGP Gunnar Widell
FINLAND:
OH1MDR Timo Pohjola
OH1MM Pasi Alanko
UKRAINE:
UT4UZ Yuri "Jerry" Onipko
UT3UA Sergey Vasilenko
GERMANY:
DJ6QT Walter Skudlarek
DJ2YA Ulrich Weiss
DK3GI Roland Mensch
DL1IAO Stefan von Baltz
YUGOSLAVIA:
YU7BW Robert Homolja
YU1ZZ Milanovic Milan
XU, CAMBODIA. Alan, F6BFH, informs OPDX that
a French team (from the Presence Radioamateur) will be here
between October 22nd through November 10th. The following will be
involved with this operation as well as their specific duties:
Yves, F5TYY
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Radio Op and video.
Alan, F6BFH
-
Radio Op and video. His XYL Danielle will take
pictures, be narrator on the video and give "Moral
Support".
Jacqueline, F6EGG
-
YL Radio Op and medical person in charge.
Bernard, F9IE
-
Radio Op and Logistic transmissions. His XYL
Micheline will take pictures, design the QSL and give
"Moral Support".
Alan/F6BFH has received his callsign, XU7ABW, the others will
go to the Telecom Ministry in Phnom Penh to receive their
lisences. The team will have two IC-706MK2 radios with a dipole
for 80-6 meters and plan to be active on CW and SSB. They will be
travelling like backpackers with only knapsacks, including the
radio equipment. They will try to activate Koh Poah Island
(AS-133) in the Shianoukville archipelago. QSL via home
callsigns, and the bureau is 100%. Alan states this operation
would not be possible without the help of Franck, DL4KQ (XU7ABR).
Also, a special thanks goes to Mister Christian Pichon, Logistic
and Technical Advisor for the Cambodian-German Health Project,
and the team of Paul/F2YT, Josiane/F5MVT (Honor Members of
Presence Radioamateur), for special technical support. ADDED
NOTE: Alan states that a special cup will be awarded to the
station having the maximum number of QSOs on the maximum number
of bands. Send your request by E-mail to: f6bfh@wanadoo.fr.
XX9, MACAU. Ed, K8EP, will be active as
XX9TEP from October 11-17th. Activity will be on CW/SSB and
probably on all bands. QSL to K8EP.
YN, NICARAGUA. Laurie, G3UML, informs OPDX
that station YN2EJ will be activated from the city of Granada,
Nicaragua, for the CQWWDX Phone Contest at the end of October.
Operators will be Eddie/W5GCX, Laurie/G3UML and Frosty/K5LBU.
QSLs for EU/AF are via G3UML, all others go to W5GCX. All cards
will be answered. This is a relatively modest Multi-Op/Single-Tx
operation, using Icom transceivers, a small amplifier, a
mini-quad and wire antennas. Last year the two U.S. Ops, signing
YN2EJG, provided the only activity from Nicaragua and made almost
3000 QSOs.
ZL7 OPERATION WRAP-UP. The ZL7/G3SXW and
ZL7/G3TXF operations are now QRT, but if you are interested, they
now have the stats by continent and band from their trip to
Chatham Island posted on their Web site: http://www.g3txf.com/dxtrip/ZL7_G3TXF/ZL7.htm.
ZONE 2. Hisato, 7K1WLE, is planning to stay
at Resolute Bay on Cornwallis Island in the Queen Elizabeth
Islands Group, Nunavut, Canada (Canada north polar region: CQ
ZONE2, IOTA NA-009), from October 25-31st. He will possibly sign
VY0/7K1WLE or AK2M/VY0. He will use an IC-706MKII w/IC-2KL and
wire antenna. He will be active mainly on the low bands. His
operation from ZONE 2 on low bands will be a great interest to
low banders because Hisato's operation will be influenced by an
aurora propagation. The sunrise/sunset at Resolute Bay is
1534z/2030z. Pilot stations for him are JP1IOF/Toshi and
JF6OJX/Tad. QSL via JN1HOW.
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