The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 541 BID: $OPDX.541 December 17, 2001 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio
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News Letter, DL5EBE, DS5UCP, EA3NY, G3XTT, GM0HCQ, HA8IB, I2UIY,
I1JQJ/IK7ADH & 425 DX News, IK7JWX, IZ1CRR, JA3AAW, LA6FJA,
PA3AXU, UY5XE, VA3RJ & ICPO, VK4CP and YU1AB for the
following DX information.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the
AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 9/December, through
Sunday, 16/December there were 226 countries active. Countries
available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4S, 4U1I, 4W, 4X,
5A, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5U, 5V, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8R, 9A, 9G,
9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9N, 9Q, 9U, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP,
BV, BY, C3, C6, C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4,
DL, DU, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX,
EY, EZ, F, FG, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FO/a, FP, FR, FW, FY, G, GD, GI,
GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HM, HP,
HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J6, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JX, JY, K,
KG4, KH0, KH2, KH5, KH6, KH8, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ,
OA, OD, OE, OH, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ7, PY,
PY0F, PZ, R1FJ, S5, S7, S9, SM, SP, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T30, T7,
T9, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TL, TR, TU, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN,
UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, VE, VK, VK9N, VP2E, VP2V, VP5, VP8,
VP8/h, VP8/o, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, YB, YI, YJ, YK, YL, YN,
YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, ZF, ZK1/s, ZL, ZP,
ZS.
* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain
"Pirate/SLIM" operations. As always, you never know -
"Work First Worry Later" (WFWL).
3W, VIETNAM. Karl, W9XK, is now active
signing 3W2XK near Saigon and will be in Vietnam until April 9th.
He was spotted this past week on 14260 and 14245 kHz. Other
reports indicate that he will also be active on 15 and and 10
meters. Also, check the Southern Cross Net (14226 kHz at 1200z)
and the DX Family Hour Net (14245 kHz at 1500z) almost every day.
QSLs should be sent via W9XK but after April 9th.
5U, NIGER (Update). Paolo, I2UIY, reports
that the dates of their DXpedition to Niger have been finally
decided and tickets (licenses) are in their hands. The DXpedition
will take place from Fenruary 3-18th, 2002. A Web site has been
created to support the upcoming DXpedition and the URL address
is: http://www.qsl.net/niger-2002.
There is survey on the Web page to help them understand on which
bands and modes Niger is needed by the DX community. Please help
them spreading the word about the survey. Paolo also mentions
that during last weekend they tested the new antennas for low
bands that they will carry with them. The 7 operators will keep 3
stations active on SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK31 from 160-6 meters. A
station will be active on 80/160m each night.
8R, GUYANA. Esmond, 8R1AK, continues to be
very active with the special callsign 8R1USA until the end of the
year. His activity over the past week was on 20/17/15/12/10
meters usually starting after 2300z and staying on until 0200z or
later. QSL via 8R1AK.
9U, BURUNDI. Gus, 9U5D, was active this past
week on 20/17/15 meters. Watch 14248, 18148 and 21290 kHz after
1845z. QSL via SM5BFS. Also, Piero, IK2BHX, is expected to be
active as 9U5DX until January 4th. He is currently there on an UN
mission. He will be on the air mainly on the WARC bands during
his spare time.
A4, OMAN. There was plently of activity from
here over the past week. Operators A41KJ, A41LD, A41LZ, A41MO,
A45XK and A45XR were all active. A41LZ was probably the most
active on 80/40/20/15/12 meters SSB. A45XR was heard active on
160 meters between 2030 and 2100z. A45XK was heard on RTTY around
14080 kHz after 1415z.
A5, BHUTAN. Wangpo, A51WD, was active on 15
meters on 21280 kHz after 0530z and again around 1100z. QSL via
Bhutan ARC.
ANTARCTICA NET. On 21275 kHz each Monday at
about 1700z a traffic net-like operation is held on this
frequency. DXers have a chance at this time to work stations from
Antarctica, however, DXers should allow the Antarctica stations a
chance to exchange their traffic info first before trying to work
them. The net is usually visited by ZS7/ZS4AGA and R1ANF, as well
as VP8CMH/mm regularly. In the coming weeks, they expect the
following stations to possibly visit them: KC4/N3SIG from Mc
Murdo Base, R1ANF who is expected to arrive at Bellingshausen
Base, YL Mechita who might be active from DP0GVN from the Neumyer
Base and the possible activation of the new German base
"Kohnen Station".
D902, SOUTH KOREA (Attention Prefix Hunters).
Look for special event station D902WSF to be active December 31st
through January 4th, from the Pohang Branch in South Korea. The
callsign's (D902WSF) phonetics represent the following:
D9
02
W
S
F
South Korea
2002 year
World Cup
Sun Rising
Festival
Activity will be on 80/40/15/10 meters CW/SSB. QSL via DS5UCP
either via the KARL Bureau or direct.
DX SURVEY. Maury, IZ1CRR, the 425DXN
Webmaster, reports that after having great success with the 2001
edition of DXCC most wanted, they are doing it again. The 2002
DXCC Most Wanted Survey is running on the 425DXN Web site at: http://www.425dxn.org.
You simply have to check the unconfirmed countries based on ARRL
approved operations.
EP, IRAN. Plently of activity was also active
from here this past week. EP3PTT was active on SSB and RTTY on 15
meters (various frequencies) usually between 1200 and 1330z.
Also, EP3SMH, was active on 15 meters (sometimes on 10 meters)
SSB with very few takers. Watch 28500 and 21293 kHz between 1130
and 1330z. EP3HR has been active on PSK31 on 20 meters starting
around 1645z and again around 1645z.
F, FRANCE (Valid Activity). Michel, PY3ZM, is
currently active from here as F/PY3ZM and was spotted on 10
meters 28462 kHz at 1817z. He informs OPDX that he is trying to
put a stop of claims that he is a pirate. Michel has sent OPDX a
copy of his French license, as well as his Brazilian and Czech
Republic licenses. According to his French license, he is valid
until June 29, 2002. QSL via PY3ZM.
FO/M, MARQUESAS (Also, Possibly ZK1). Eddie,
EA3NY, informs OPDX that he just got married last weekend and has
left Barcelona to head to Tahiti. His plans are to operate from
Hiva Oa Island (in the Marquesas Island group). He may also be
active from Aitutaki Island in the South Cook Islands. His
activity is expected to be between December 12-25th. No callsign
was mentioned, but he will use a TS-570 and dipoles. ADDED NOTE:
He states that his new wife is happy to participate in this mini
DXpedition/Honeymoon.
GJ, JERSEY. The CUWS announces that it will
be active from Jersey, on the Channel Islands, as GJ6UW from the
afternoon of February 15th to the morning of February 17th, 2002.
Jersey counts as EU-013 for the RSGB's Islands on the Air award.
Operators on the trip will be Martin Atherton, G3ZAY, and Dominic
Smith, M0BLF. They will be active from a location in the northern
part of the island and hope to work on all bands from topband to
ten meters, SSB and CW. Topband operation should be with a 160m
dipole located about 750 ft. on a cliff overlooking salt-water.
QSL information is via the manager, M0BLF, either direct or via
the bureau. Please do not send bureau cards to G6UW.
IOTA NEWS...
AS-037. JM6CIP and JN3FPV will operate
as JM6CIP/6 and JN3FPV/6 from Koshiki Island, December
22-23rd. QSL via their home calls.
LIGHTHOUSE (ARLHS) CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ACTIVITY...
POR-033. A special event station signing
CS5E will be active December 26-28th, from Outao
Lighthouse to join the ARLHS Lighthouse Christmas Lights
QSO Party '2001. Contacts will also be valid for the
Portuguese Lighthouse Award (reference DFP FES13), and
the Portuguese Castles and Fortresses Award (reference
F039 - Forte de Santiago de Outao). Activity will be on
40, 20, 15 and 10 meters, SSB. Look for them near the
World Lighthouse frequencies. Suggested SSB frequencies
(+/- 20 kc): 7070, 14270, 21370 and 28370 kHz. QSL via
QRZ.COM or via the bureau.
USA-069. Anita/N5AOK and H. O./WA5MLT
will activate Boliver Point Lighthouse, Texas, during the
Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society's second annual
Lighthouse Christmas Lights event 2001. The event period
will start 0001z Saturday, December 22nd, and will
continue through 2359z Sunday, December 23rd. Listen for
the special event callsign N5L. Daytime activity will be
on 20/15/10 meters and the nighttime activity will be 40
meters. QSL direct with a SASE to N5AOK.
USA-475. Look for John, W2AGN, to
activate the special memorial callsign W3IYQ from Marcus
Hook Rear Range Light, in Delaware, for the
"Lighthouse Christmas Lights" event, December
22nd to January 2nd. Look for SSB activity on 14270,
21270 and 28370 kHz, December 22nd. Look for CW activity
on 14035, 21035 and 28.035 kHz, December 29th. A special
QSL will be issued, SASE requested.
P5, NORTH KOREA. OPDX was informed by Toma,
YU1AB, that operators Hrane/YT1AD and Voja/YU7AV will be in North
Korea on business from December 18-22nd. They will take a FT-570
+ a 400w amp and 3 elemnet beam. They will try to get a license.
Ed's, P5/4L4FN, last two days of operation took place over the
past weekend. He will disassemble some of his equipment before
heading home for his Christmas break. There is still no word on
his written permission. Let's hope when he returns in January
that he will have it in hand.
Lot, DJ7ZG, reports that all direct QSLs
for the C98DC operation (Sept. 28th-Oct. 13th) from
Inhaca Island (with enough postage) have been mailed.
Sherman, K4KU, reports that he is now
the QSL Manager for Mohamed, CN8YR, in Casablanca,
Morocco. He is currently getting ready to have his QSLs
printed. QSL CN8YR to: Sherman A. Harrison, 4824 Edens
View, Kingsport, TN 37664-4638.
D68C QSL UPDATE. Don, G3XTT, informs us
that Phil, G3SWH, reports that nearly 60% of the direct
requests for D68C QSLs have now been processed and that
around 30,000 QSOs have been confirmed to date. Phil also
reports that he is starting to receive a large number of
"second requests". This is not necessary, and
only slows things down. The D68C team wants to record its
thanks to Phil for his efforts to date. When he agreed to
take on the job, he had little idea that D68C would make
some 75% more QSOs than any previous DXpedition!
CORRECTION. Mike, GM0HCQ, informs OPDX
that an old address was published in OPDX.505 dated April
2, 2001, a while back. QSLs for GM0HCQ/MM should go to
the following address: Mike Gloistein, 27 Stormont Way,
Scone, Perthshire, PH2 6SP, Scotland, UK. DO NOT use the
address at Rose Cottage Kinlochleven. Mike has not lived
there for over two years, and any QSL cards sent to this
address will not be forwarded on to him.
QSL Manager Charlie, HA8IB, reports that
all hams sending him direct QSLs confirming contact(s)
with FO/HG9B and to assure that their card(s) have been
delivered to him, should send a short E-mail message to
him asking if he has received your cards. This will help
avoid any problems. His E-mail address is: ha8ib@bekesnet.hu.
QSL via DIRECT ONLY /w 2 USD to HA8IB: Karoly Szabo,
Aradi u.42, Fuzesgyarmat, 5525 HUNGARY
Alfredo, IK7JWX, reports that if you
would like an electronic QSL card for his operations as
IK7JWX, IK7JWX/7, IK7JWX/p, IB0/IK7JWX, IJ7/IK7JWX,
IL7/IK7JWX, ZA/IK7JWX, IQ7J, IQ7J/p and IR7GM, go to
following the Web site at: http://eqsl.cc/qslcards.
Gerard, PA3AXU, reported that a
electronic "test version" of his QSL for the
"PA3AXU 2001 Pacific Trip" has been received
from the printers. Parts of the (double) card can be
found on the Web page at: http://www.qsl.net/pa3axu/2001.
He hopes to get the cards soon to be able to start
sending out the confirmations for the approximate 1400
direct requests.
S9, SAO TOME (Update). Last week (in
OPDX.540) we mentioned that a group of Scandinavians (called
"Team Hot Coil") would be active from here February
4-10th (possibly the 11th). Stein, LA6FJA, informs OPDX that the
group has received the callsign S9LA to use instead of S92LA as
first reported.
SPECIAL EVENT. Look for the special event
callsign EM75W to be active to celebrate the 75th anniversary of
the founding of the Lviv Shortwave Club now through December
28th. Activity has been on 40/30/10 meters this past week. Watch
7009, 10105 and 28470 kHz. QSL to UT1WL via the bureau or direct
to: Box 5951, Lviv 79054, Ukraine.
TI5, COSTA RICA. Bob, KE0UI, will be active
from TI5KD's QTH in Heredia, Costa Rica, from February 18th to
February 27th. Activity will be on all HF bands and 6m, with
concentration on CW on WARC bands. For a description of the
station, see the Web page at: http://www.qsl.net/ti5kd. Bob will be active
in the UBA CW Contest on February 23rd as TI5N. QSL to home
callsign or the stateside Zero Bureau.
VK9M, MELLISH REEF. The team that bought you
VK9WI from Willis Island in the year 2000 and VK9ML from Mellish
Reef in 2001 are at it again! They will be back on Mellish Reef
in April of 2002. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, including the
WARC bands. However, the team will concentrate mostly on CW and
the WARC bands this time. For further details. please check the
Web site at: http://www.qsl.net/vk9ml/2002/.
VP6/D, DUCIE ISLAND. The "425 DX
News" reports that Garth, VE3HO, is reporting that the
DXpedition to Ducie Island has been rescheduled for the end of
March. A new charter ship has been arranged and Kan, JA1BK,
(group leader) is now looking for donations. The group of
operators is still being finalized.
YA, AFGHANISTAN. As of December 16th (from
the YA5T Web site), Peter, ON6TT, is running behind schedule, so
he will not go back into YA-land before his Christmas break. As
this bulletin was being written, Peter was in the United Arab
Emirates and was expected to go back to Pakistan, Monday,
December 17th. For up-to-date info, watch the Web page at: http://www.qsl.net/ya5t.
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