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The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 922

August 24, 2009

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, NJ1Q, NG3K, N4AA & QRZ DX, N4GN, AA5UK,
KH6BZF, K7BV, AF8C, K8YSE, DK8JB, DL2VFR, DL7MAE & The DX News Letter,
DX World of Ham Radio Web Site, F5NQL & UFT, HA0HW, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425
DX News, JI5RPT, MM0DFV, OK3AA, Pete’s-DX-Newsdesk, RSGB IOTA Web Site,
TA3J, VA3RJ & ICPO, VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) and YO2DFA for the following
DX information.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 16th-August, through Sunday, 23rd-August there were 201
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O,
4S, 4W, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5V, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7X, 8P, 8R, 9A, 9H, 9J,
9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C2, C3, C6,
C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, DL, DU, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6,
EA8, EA9, EI, EK, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FR,
FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS,
HV, HZ, I, IS, J3, J6, JA, JD/o, JT, JY, K, KG4, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4,
LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P4, PA,
PJ2, PJ7, PY, PZ, R1FJ, S2, S5, S9, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9,
T2, T7, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TN, TR, TY, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V5,
V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2V, VP8, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XT, XU, XW, XX9, YA, YB,
YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, 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” (WFWL).

3D2, FIJI. Operators Jacek/SP5EAQ and Jacek/SP5DRH will be active as
3D2MJ and 3D2KJ, respectively, from Viti Levu (OC-016), starting October
1st for four weeks. Activity will be on all bands, but with an emphasis
on the lower bands. They plan to use two stations with small amps and
vertical antennas. QSL via their home callsigns.

4W, TIMOR-LESTE. Currently, two operators are active from here. Al,
CT1GPQ, now active as 4W6AL, will be there until October 3rd. Remember,
this is “NOT A DXpedition”! CT1GPQ is in Timor-Leste with a medical team
and radio operations will take place only during his spare time. He
was heard this past weekend on 20 meters CW at various times between
0800-1300z. QSL via Toze, CT1GFK. Online log is now available at:
algarvedx.com
Second operator is Chris, VK4FR, now active as 4W6FR, will be there
until mid-October. He is also on a work assignment. Chris was heard
this past weekend mainly on 30 and 20 meters using PSK31. QSL 4W6FR
via VK4FW.

5B, CYPRUS (New IPA Op!). Gab, HA3JB, will be active as 5B/HG3IPA between
September 25th and October 2nd. This is a new IPA activation and is valid
for HA-IPARC Award (Hungarian International Police Association). Find
IPARC Award info at: www.ha3jb.com/award.html
Gab plans to be in the CQWW RTTY Contest (September 26-27th). Online log
will be available on his Web page at: www.ha3jb.com
ADDED NOTE: Gab reports, “I’m very sorry that the 3A/HG3IPA expedition
was postponed due to technical reasons.”

9H, MALTA. Members of the Dutch Society of Radio Amateurs (VRZA) will
once again be active using their special callsign 9H9PA from Qawra between
September 5-28th. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using CW, SSB and the
Digital modes. QSL via PB9ZR, by the Bureau or direct to: Ruben van der
Zwet, Van Speykstraat 238, 2161 VT Lisse, The Netherlands. NO IRC coupons,
they are not valid anymore in the Netherlands (2 USDs only). PLEASE NOTE:
Operators will also operate under their individual callsigns. The following
callsigns were mentioned: 9H3AB (QSL via PA1SL), 9H3DZ (QSL via PA2AM),
9H3FD (QSL via PA3FHR), 9H3ON (QSL via PG9W), 9H3S (QSL via PA3HGP),
9H3X (QSL via PE1NGF), 9H3YM (QSL via PE1OFJ) and 9H3ZR (QSL via PB9ZR).

9M6, EAST MALAYSIA. Operators Miki, JJ2CJB/AC2AI will be active as
9M6/JJ2CJB from “Langkah Syabas Beach Resort” located near the city of
Kota Kinabalu on the Island of Borneo (OC-088) for the CQWW DX SSB Contest
(October 24-25th). He plans to run 400 watts into a Force12 C4 beam. QSL
via LoTW, e-QSL or the JA Bureau.

AH0, MARIANA ISLANDS. Kuny/W1FPU (7L1FPU) and his nine-year son Yoshiki/
KH0UA (JF1UCV), Tomo/N2QP (JQ1OCR), his wife Yuri/KE7TWK, Hajime/AH0BR
and Moto/W1NDE will be active from the Mariana Islands between September
4-7th. Activity will include a Multi/Multi entry in the All Asian DX SSB
Contest (September 5-6th) as AH0BT. QSL via 7L1FPU, by the Bureau and
direct.

EA6, BALEARIC ISLANDS (EU-004). Adrian, AA5UK, will be active as EA6/AA5UK
from Ibiza (JM09tb), October 14-29th. Activity will be holiday style on
160-10 meters using mostly SSB and various Digital modes. Also, look
for satellite activity on various birds. He will also be active during
CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th). QSL via his home callsign, by the
bureau, LoTW or eQSL.

FT/G, GLORIOSO ISLAND (Update). Didier, F5OGL, Glorioso 2009 team leader,
announced this past week (on August 19th) that “the Glorioso 2009 team
has in hand the flight tickets from Paris CdG to the St. Denis Reunion
Island airport. The departure is scheduled on September 11th and the
return on October 8th. The information about the French Forces Transall
flight from Saint Denis to Grande Glorieuse will be published as soon as
the FASZOI Hq will have confirmed them. (FASZOI = French Armed Forces
for the South Indian Ocean Zone) The stay on Grand Glorieuse is considered
having about three weeks length. All the gear has been picked up and is
now ready packed on pallets to be sent to the Reunion island in the
next few days. Thanks especially for that to the Provins ARC, F6KOP
members Serge, F6AML and Frank, F4AJQ.” For more details and updates,
visit the FT5GA Web page at: glorieuses2008.free.fr

HL9, SOUTH KOREA (Update/Attention PFX Hunters!). Mike, KE7WRJ, will be
here for over 2 months starting September 9th. He plans to be active as
HL9QST, September 10th, but no later than 11th. This is a rare prefix
only assigned to U.S. Service members assigned to Korea. His tentative
schedule is to operate from 4 different locations in South Korea as
follows: September 10-12th: Seoul
September 14-24th: Camp Casey
September 25th-October 18th: Camp Humphreys
October 19-29th: Camp Carroll
October 30th-November 13th: Seoul
Activity will be on 40-10 meters, depending on the propagation, using CW
and SSB. Operations will be at least 8 hours a day during the week and
longer over the weekends. Look for him to be in both the Extra and General
portions of the bands. His equipment will consist of a 5000A by Flex Radio,
a “3 element Yagi in a Bag” from Super Antennas. QSL via KE7WRJ, direct or
LoTW.

IOTA NEWS…………………………
EU-008. Operators Ivan/G3IZD, Nick/G0HIK and Norman/G7MRL will be
active as GM3IZD, GM0HIK and GM7MRL, repsectively, from the
Isle of Islay (IOSA NH22, SCOTIA CS25, WLOTA L-1826) between
September 12-18th. Activity will be on all HF bands, pro-
pagation permitting. QSL direct only to each operator’s home
callsign.

EU-125. Michael, DK5NA, will be active as 5Q5NA from Romo Island
(NS-001 for the Danish islands award) between September 6-25th.
Activity will be on all bands, propagation permitting. QSL
via his home callsign, bureau is preferred.

EU-172. Ric, DL2VFR, will be active as OZ0FR/p from the Vesborg Fyr
Lighthouse (DEN-046) on Samsoe Island (DIA JY-008) between
now and September 4th. Activity will be mostly CW on all HF
bands. He was spotted this past weekend on 30 meters. QSL via
DL2VFR, by the bureau or direct. DO NOT QSL via the OZ Bureau!

OC-127. Reports indicate that operators Mike/KM9D (H44MY) and Jan/KF4TUG
(H44TO) are now lying anchor at Tesauma, Rennell Island. They
might be active soon. QSL via OM2SA.

JD/O, OGASAWARA. Operators Makoto/JI5RPT (JD1BLY) and Taka/JO2JDJ (JD1BLP)
will be active from Chichijima Island (IOTA AS-031) between September
19-22nd. Activity will be on 40-6 meters using the satellites, CW, SSB
and Digi modes. QSL via their home callsigns. Log search for JD1BLY will
be available on the following Web site: www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/

KH2, GUAM. Operators George/K6SV and Dennis/K7BV will be active from Guam
signing their respective callsign/KH2 between August 25-28th (JA time).
Activity will be CW/SSB on the HF bands and 6 meters from the WH2DX rental
QTH . QSL via K6HRO.

KH4, MIDWAY ISLAND (Press Release). Tom/N4XP and Dave/WB4JTT, co-leaders
for the 2009 Midway Island Dxpedition, sent out the following press
release number 6 dated August 22nd (edited): “The K4M team has passed two
important milestones this week. First we are pleased to present our
transportation to Midway on October 9th, 2009. The team has chartered
the G1 with the callsign N8E as shown (or will be available) on K4M Web
page at: www.midway2009.com/kh4news.html (picture taken on Palmyra)
Secondly, all radios, computers, antennas, coax, and the rest of the
tons of gear have left Hawaii on a supply ship to Midway and will wait
for the team there.
Fundraising continues on our Web site, .
If you haven’t visited it in a while stop by and help support our effort.
All pre expedition contributors who are on LOTW will receive their
confirmations within a week of the end of the DXpedition.
This month we are highlighting three more team members. You can read
all their history at: www.midway2009.com/meettheops5.html ”

KH6BZF PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (For August 24-30th)……………
Aug 24 AN SOLAR REFERENCE
Aug 25 AN —————
Aug 26 HN AN - Above Normal/Geomagnetic Level is QUIET
Aug 27 AN HN - High Normal/Geomagnetic Level is UNSETTLED
Aug 28 AN GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
Aug 29 AN ———————
Aug 30 AN QUIET - The “A” index is expected to be between
0-7 and the “K” index will be 2 or less
UNSETTLED - The “A” index is expected to be between
7-16 and “K” index will be 3 or less

LX, LUXEMBOURG. Operators Theo/PA1TK, Kees/PA5WT and Rob/PA3GVI will be
active as LX/homecall between September 4-7th. Look for Kees and Rob to
focus on the HF bands between 80-10 meters using CW and SSB. While Theo
operates in the IARU VHF Contest on 144 MHz (2m). QSL via their home
callsigns.

MOBILE DXPEDITION (Ops Needed!). OPDX received the following interesting
report this past week stating:
“Three-to-six month mobile DX expedition via restored 1971 VW van
from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego… beginning plus-or-minus November-
December ‘09.
- Men and women wanted for arduous journey
- Low price
- High drama
- From the searing heat of the Amazon jungle to the bitter cold of
windswept Cape Horn
- Safe return anticipated
- Honor and recognition among hams worldwide

For more information, please E-mail gorvonj4[kringelis]frontiernet[taskas]net
or phone/fax K0GMO John Croonquist 406-837-0525.”

P29, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Allan, VK2GR, will be active as P29CW from the
Western Province between September and December. Activity will be only
during his spare time because he is there working with “Australian
Doctors International” (ADI - ). Due to the
limited availability of power, Allan may not be active on the many
field trips during his stay. QSL direct to Tommy, VK2IR, with 3 USDs
or new IRCs. PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT send QSLs to the Papua New Guinea
address.

PSK CONTEST. The European PSK Club (EPC) has the honor to invite the
radio amateurs all over the world to participate in the “2009 CIS DX
QPSK63 Contest” (September 19-20th). This year’s contest is being handled
completely by the EPC. They would like to invite you to take part in the
contest, the rules and other information can be found on the Web site
at: www.cisdx.srars.org
Please check the rules as there are important changes. It is strictly a
QPSK63 contest now, no other modes are allowed. The maximum output power
is 100 watts. Georgia has been removed from the CIS Regions List. Moldova
now has only 4 regions (MD01, MD02, MD03, and MD04). Kyrgyzstan has new
additional territorial unit - Osh City (KG09). Please do not confuse this
list with their EU Areas list, this is a completely different story.
“All the very best and see you all in the Contest! 73!”…
European PSK Club
CIS DX QPSK63 Contest Committee
www.cisdx.srars.org
epc[kringelis]scotham[taskas]net

QSL INFO AND NEWS…………………
Franz, DK1II (ex-7O1YGF), announced this past week (August 17th) that
he uploaded the 7O1YGF log to LoTW. He states, “Thanks to Bernd, DF3CB,
for helping with the log conversion!”

CLEARING THE CONFUSION (ON FEE SUBMISSION) FOR THE 7O1YGF QSL! Wayne
Mills, N7NG, reported this week: “There appears to be some confusion
over the fees charged for submitting 7O1YGF cards. Here’s the story,
verified by Ms. Sharon Taratula at ARRL:
THERE IS NO 12.00 USDs APPLICATION FEE FOR SUBMITTING ONLY 7O1YGF
CARDS VIA A LOTW APPLICATION.
This fact was mentioned in the release, but perhaps it was not entirely
clear:
‘If you select only the 7O1YGF QSOs you will not be assessed the fees
that LoTW will report back to you. If you choose other QSOs a regular
submission fee will apply;’
The fees mentioned above are both credit fees and DXCC application fees.
Just IGNORE any fees reported on your application as long as you don’t
submit anything other than 7O1YGF credits.” 73, Wayne, N7NG

MORE 7O1YGF SUBMISSION CLARIFICATION. Bill Moore, NC1L, Awards Branch
Manager, reported on Friday, August 21st: “The 7O1YGF-ONLY submission
is free. LoTW notes a submission fee (automatically) and I have no
control over this. When I process the submission the fee is waived.
The ‘payment by mail’ notation is to avoid having the fee being charged,
accidentally. If you click ‘payment by mail’ you do not need to enter
your credit card information.
Note: This free submission offer will end on December 31, 2009. After
this, applicants can include 7O1YGF with their regular 2010 submission.”

7P8AO QSL POLICY. Pista, HA5AO (one of the operators of the 7P8AO Lesotho
operation), states: “I will send my QSL cards of my Lesotho operation for
direct request, only. Please send SAE with 2 USDs and up. Please no IRCs.
All the cash will be transferred to the Leratong Community Centre, Roma,
Lesotho, to support the orphans and vulnerable children. I will upload
the QSOs to the LoTW when I receive your direct request, only. The
expenses of printing the cards and the post fee of the return QSL card
will be covered by my own. Thank you for your kind understanding, and
hoping your support.” For more details, see: ha5ao.novolab.hu

ET3JA BUREAU QSLS. Milan, OK3AA, the QSL Manager for Josef, ET3JA
(OK1XV), informs OPDX that by the time you read this, ET3JA will have
finished his job in Ethiopia and should be QRT. He is expected to
start working on QSLs (this week) that were received by the Bureau.

IRCS FOR SALE. OPDX: John, K1XN, (from the GoList) informs OPDX that
he has several bundles of IRCs for sale *CHEAP* while they last. All
are stamped and have an expiration date of Dec 31, 2009. Serious
inquiries can E-mail him at: golist[kringelis]gmail[taskas]com

K5D QSL STATUS go to:
69.89.25.185/~trexsoft/t-rexsoftware.com/desecheo/……

QSL OH7QR/M via Erkki’s home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. He was
active from Hailuoto (Hailuoto, EU-184, WLOTA L-0580) this past week.

TA3J/7 AND TA7KI QSL STATUS. Berkin, TA3J, reports that the TA3J/7 and
TA7KI QSL cards for the ARI 2009 and 2009 CQ WPX9CW Contests have been
sent out direct on August 17th. QSLs for Bureau cards will be sent in
September.

TK8B LOGS (Update). Laurent, F8BBL, has uploaded his logs to the following
Web page from his recent TK8B and TK8B/P Corsica operation (which included
EU-014, EU-104, EU-164 and TK/TK-112) at:
www.dx-cw.net/logsearch/logsearch.php
Also, a video is available at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHYDPTeyZdk

QSLS VIA LOTW: 5K0T, 5R8KD, 6W1RW, 7O1YGF, 7P8MM, 7P8OK, CT1ILT, D93I,
EK6TA, F6KNB, KH7Q, LX8RTTY, NU1AW/KH6, W1C, ZF1A, ZM4G and ZP6CW

QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 4U1UN, 5J0BV, 5K0T, 7O1YGF, AX0BP, C37NL, CP1FF,
EA8CQS, HD2M, IL7G, LZ2009KM, TO5E, TZ6EI, V29JKV, V63MY and ZC4RAF

QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 3B7C, 4K9W, 4O60BH, 5R8RJ, 5Z1A, 6W7I,
9A/VE3ZIK, 9K2CQ, A25SL, AM1TDH, AO5EH, AO5MB, C52C, CO6WD, CU1F,
CX4AAJ, DA0T, DE1KDC, DF0COC, DJ9JY, DL1CWI, DL2008DKT, DL40RRDXA,
DL50DARX, E21YDP, EG5FUV, EI5GUB, EI0CZ, ER0FEL, ES5JR, ES90Z, EW1IP,
EW5HQ, FG/F5OJU, FJ/G3TXF, FO/N6JA, G4MR, HB2008FS, HB9FS, HG9X,
HK3JJH/HK0B, HP2/CX2AM, HP3FTD, HQ2A, HQ9L, IB0CW, IK2DZN, IK2FIQ,
J3/DL7VOG, J6/DL7AFS, J75RZ, LA2MOA, LZ7HQ, OH0/PA3BAG, OH0X, OJ0MI,
OM3CAQ, OX3DB, OX3KQ, OX5AA, P33W, PA143ITU, PA6BF, PA7KG, PT7CB,
PY7VI, PZ5XX, RA1QQ/p, RA3AJ, RA9LI/9, RK1QWB, RK3IWT/p, RT6A, RW1AI/MM,
RX3FS, RZ6AZZ/p, SA7AUH, SF700BF, SG3U, SK3W, SN0MTB, SP3SLO, SP4TXI,
SV9/DJ7RJ, SV9/IZ4DPV, T88CJ, TC3EC, TF/DL2VFR, TF/LA9SM, TG9ANM,
TK/F5TVG, TO5RZ, TU2/F5LDY, TX1A, UE4FCR, UE6LHT, UR5FEL/p, V25OP,
V25WJ, V26H, VA6AK, VP2EFB, VP2MRM, VP2MVX, YO8RIJ, YU8/OH2R and YW0DX

SN120, POLAND (Special Event). Look for special event station SN120OSP
to be active between now and October 31st. Activity will be on all bands
and modes. Operations are to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the
auxiliary fire brigade of the Polish City “Gorowo Ilaweckie”. QSL via
SP4CUF.

SPECIAL EVENT. The ARRL announced that the Hiram Percy Maxim Birthday
celebration is back! This year, the ARRL is honoring the 140th anniversary
of the birth of the League’s first president and co-founder. Hiram Percy
Maxim, W1AW, was born September 2, 1869 and died February 17, 1936. The
special event is open to all amateurs, and the goal is to work the stations
adding /140 to their callsigns, and contact as many as possible during the
event period, September 2-9th. A special certificate is available for
making at least 25 contacts with /140 stations, with endorsement increments
of 25, and a maximum endorsement of 100. Who is eligible to sign /140?
ARRL members who hold ARRL appointments, ARRL elected volunteers (such
as ARRL Directors and Section Managers), ARRL Life Members, ARRL Head-
quarters staff and VEs, AECs, QSL bureau workers and awards managers (who
are ARRL members). The complete list of eligible positions can be found
on page 20 of the September 2009 issue of QST. For more details, read
ARRL Letter (Aug. 21st, Vol. 28, No. 33) or go to the ARRL Web page at:
www.arrl.org/news/stories/2009/08/17/11025/?nc=1

T31, CENTRAL KIRIBATI. Craig, N3BQR, will be on a research trip to
Phoenix Island (OC-043) and expects to be active as T31AA between September
10-25th. Part of his research will involve Craig trying to land on at
least six of the eight islands in the chain, although this is subject to
local sea state conditions. Activity is expected on 20 meters SSB using
vertical and/or dipole. QSL route to be announced later.

TI5, COSTA RICA. Operators Lewis/WW4LL and Andrei/EW1AR/NP3D will be
active as TI5/homecall between September 23-28th. Activity will be on
all bands using RTTY, SSB, and perhaps some CW. QSL via LoTW, also
direct per QRZ.com address.

XW, LAOS. Bruce, XW1B, will be active during the CQWW DX CW Contest
(November 28-29th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via E21EIC.

YO DX CONTEST 2009. Ovidiu, YO2DFA, informs OPDX that he is the Contest
Manager of the 2009 YO DX Contest this year. He would also like to inform
all the OPDX readers that the contest takes place August 29-30th. The
YO DX Contest rules could be found at:
www.yodx.ro/en/hf-contest/rules
The 2008 results of last year’s contest can also be found at:
www.yodx.ro/en/hf-contest/2008
Official sponsor’s list can be found at:
www.yodx.ro/en/hf-contest/list-of-sponsors
Ovidiu states, “Please inform your readers that all the participants
which will fulfill the necessary conditions during the contest will
receive a free YO BZ AWARD (I-st Classe).”

ZK2, NIUE. Koji, JM1CAX (ex-D2NX), will be active as ZK2NX between
September 19-25th. Activity should be on all bands, especially 30/17/12
meters, mostly CW, but some SSB. QSL via JM1CAX, by the Bureau or direct.

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The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 920

August 10, 2009
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, NJ1Q, W2VU, K3LR, NG3K, K4UEE, N4AA &
QRZ DX, K5XK, KH6BZF, AA7JV, K8YSE, Southgate Amateur Radio Club Web
Site, DJ8NK, DL5ME, DL7MAE & The DX News Letter, DX World of Ham Radio
Web Site, EA8CAC, F5NQL & UFT, HB9DLO, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, IZ4AKS,
LU1BCE, LZ1ZF, OD5NJ, Pete’s-DX-Newsdesk, PT7WA, RSGB IOTA Web Site,
S50U, VA3RJ & ICPO, VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) and VU2TS for the following
DX information.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 2nd-August, through Sunday, 9th-August there were 208
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L,
4O, 4S, 4W, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5T, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7P, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8R,
9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV,
BY, C2, C3, C6, C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, DL, DU,
E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F,
FG, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FP, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC,
HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J6, J7, J8, JA, JD/m, JD/o, JT,
JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD,
OE, OH, OH0, OJ0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ7, PY, PY0F,
PZ, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK,
TL, TT, TU, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V3, V5, V8, VE, VK, VP2V,
VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XW, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YK, YL, YN, YO, YU, YV,
Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, 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” (WFWL).

3B7, ST. BRANDON ISLAND. Ron, K5XK, updates OPDX that Rachid, 3B8FQ,
will leave Mauritius by boat on Tuesday, August 11th, enroute for St.
Brandon (AF-015). Rachid will operate solo as 3B7FQ from August 12th
through the end of the month–and possibly a few extra days in early
September. Look for him on all bands, 30-10 meters, although Rachid
expects 40 and 20 meters to be most productive. He will use both CW
and SSB, as conditions allow. As in Rachid’s earlier travels to 3B6
and 3B7, operating time will be shared with his primary mission of
performing maintenance on the island’s meteorological equipment. He
expects to use the island’s G5RV and a vertical with a 100 watt trans-
ceiver powered by a 12 volt battery that will be charged daily. Rachid
likes to use “the 8s” whenever possible on CW. Here are his anticipated
frequencies:
CW - 7008, 10108, 14008, 18078, 21008, 24898 and 28008 kHz
SSB - 7050, 14191, 18141, 21241, 24941 and 28491 kHz

If future plans come together, Rachid may operate from 3B9 sometime
after his return and hopes to operate from 3B6 again in November. QSL
via K5XK, direct preferred.

3D2/C, CONWAY REEF (Update). Jan, DJ8NK, informs OPDX this past week
that they have added one more operator to the crew. Uwe, DJ9HX, is the
new added operator. Now with the fourth operator they will be able to
run 4 stations simultaneously in order to serve the pile-up. They have
also announced their callsign for the operation - 3D20CR. The callsign
of this DXpedition was issued to commemorate a DXpedition 20 years ago
when DK9KX as organizer and leader of a crew, which included today’s
member DJ9ON, visited this island for the first activation ever. The
DXpedition is still looking for sponsors. The total amount of the operation
is estimated at 64.000 USDs. For details/updates and on how to donate
funds for this operation, please visit their Web page at:
www.conwayreef2009.de

3DA0, SWAZILAND. Only a few more days to work 3DA0DJ, 3DA0TB, 3DA0MH,
3DA0VA, 3DA0MM and 3DA0EL. Activity is expected to end August 11th. QSL
via their home callsigns.

4J, AZERBAIJAN. Operators Gerard/F2VX and Yanick/FYFYD will be active as
4J/homecall, August 11-29th. Activity will be mainly HF bands using SSB.
QSL via their home callsign, direct (SAE + postage) or by the French Ref-
Bureau (please only this bureau).

4W, TIMOR-LESTE. No QSNs reported yet on Al, CT1GPQ, as 4W6AL from Timor
Lorosae. He will be there until October 3rd. Remember, this is “NOT A
DXpedition”! CT1GPQ will be in Timor-Leste with a Medical Team and radio
operations will take place only during his spare time. Activity will be
on 40/30/20/17 meters SSB, RTTY and preferably CW. Pilot station and QSL
Manager is Toze, CT1GFK. The pilot station will be in daily contact with
CT1GPQ. Any questions or suggestions should be sent to: star[kringelis]algarvedx[taskas]com
Activity logs will be online (possibly daily) on: algarvedx.com

6W, SENEGAL. Stan, EI6DX, will be active as 6W/EI6DX from Somone which
is located 70 km southeast of Dakar, between November 7-16th. He will
concentrate on the lower bands and CW. Stan will take part in JA DX
Contest. QSL via RX3RC, by the Bureau or direct. Look for updates at:
www.ei6dx.com/senegal

7P, LESOTHO (Update). You have until August 13th to work operators Pista/
HA5AO (7P8AO), Frosty/K5LBU (7P8CF), Laurent/W0MM (7P8MM), John/9M6XRO
(7P8OK) and Ben/DJ0YI (7P8YI). QSL 7P8OK only via M0URX, others via their
home callsigns. They will have a log search page after the conclusion of
their operations. For more details, please visit the Texas DX Society’s
Web site at: www.tdxs.net/7p8.html

A6, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (Update). Philippe, F5LTB/9Q1TB, is now active
on the air as A65BI thanks to Abdullah, A61Q, for the support he gave to
obtain the necessary authorization from his landlord to erect an antenna
on the roof of the building. His activity has been on 20 meters SSB at
various times during the day. His QSL Manager will continue to be SM5DJZ,
direct ONLY (eQSL are welcome for eDX100, eWAS and eZ40). QSL design for
a standard QSL and an eQSL will be ready shortly. Watch QRZ.com for
updates.

A9, BAHRAIN. Dave, EI3IO, will be leaving Ireland and will move to Bahrain
for at least 2 years. He has not received his callsign yet but plans to
be active on 160m (especially during the winter) through the VHF bands.
Look for him on 20 meters starting in September. Hopefully more details
will be forthcoming. Visit his Web page at: EI3IO.com

CQ NEWS. A press release by Richard Moseson, W2VU, Editor of CQ Amateur
Radio, dated August 4th, states: “2008 CQ World Wide CW Contest Marks
Major Milestone for K0DQ Becomes Possibly the Only Person Ever to Win
All Six Major Ham Radio Contests — Scott Redd, K0DQ, operating the 2008
CW weekend of the CQ World Wide DX Contest from Aruba as P40Q, racked up
over a million more points than his closest competitor in the Single-
Operator Low Power Class, and became perhaps the only person ever to win
single-op world championships in all six major Ham Radio DX contests.
‘I don’t know of anyone else’ who has won all the major contests, said
CQWW Contest Director Bob Cox, K3EST, in announcing the results, which
will be published in the September issue of ‘CQ’ magazine.
Scott had his first taste of contest victory back in 1966, as a young
Navy officer posted to Uruguay and operating CX2CO in the phone weekend
of the CQ World Wide DX Contest. Over the succeeding years, Scott worked
his way through the Navy ranks to Vice Admiral and became Commander of
the Fifth Fleet, then served as a civilian in the Iraq Coalition
Provisional Authority and as Director of the National Counter terrorism
Center before retiring in late 2007. But Ham Radio and contesting were
never far away, and operating from Mexico as XE1IIJ in the early 1970s,
Scott won single-op world championships in the CQWW Phone Contest, the
ARRL DX Phone and CW Contests and the CQ WPX Phone Contest. Thirty years
later, when his professional life permitted a little more hamming time,
Scott added the WPX CW crown as P41P, operating from P43P’s station in
Aruba, in 2002. The only prize that eluded him — until now — was the
CQWW CW.
‘I’ve been trying like a son-of-a-gun to win (the) CQ World Wide CW,’
Scott commented in a 2008 interview with ‘CQ’. ‘I’ve come in number two,
I’ve come in number three, but I’ve never won that one…. so that’s
still my goal, every time I get close, in CQ World Wide CW, to win the
world.’
When informed that he had finally achieved that goal, K0DQ said, ‘I
guess the message is if you keep at it long enough good things happen.
In this case, four decades. It’s been a great ride … and it’s still
magic!’
CQ congratulates Scott — already a member of the CQ Amateur Radio
Hall of Fame, for his contesting achievements on top of all his other
achievements.”

CTU IN ENGLAND. Tim, K3LR, announces that if you missed CTU Dayton and
CTU Italy this year - here is another chance to attend ConTest University
(CTU in England) - this time hosted by Mark, M0DXR. CTU will be conducted
during the RSGB 2009 Convention (October 9-11th; formerly unknown as HFC)
on Saturday, October 10th. Complete details are available at the following
Web pages at: www.contestuniversity.com/main/page_uk.html
www.rsgb.org/rsgbconvention/events_programme.php
The next CTU during the Hamvention in Dayton, Ohio, United States, will
be on May 13, 2010. Details at:
www.contestuniversity.com/main/page_home.html

FJ, ST. BARTHELEMY (NA-146). Operators Gary/W2VQ and his son Paul/WQ2N
will be active as FJ/W2VQ and FJ/WQ2N between August 18-25th. Activity
will be on 80-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY (possible PSK31). They
will be using only 100 watts into dipoles and beams. An online log will
be available during and after the operation at:
www.logsearch.org/lsd/logsearch.php?Switch=46
They will be listening for JA/AS and EU a lot, so listen!

FO8, FRENCH POLYNESIA. Phil, F5PHW, who will be in Tahiti for the next
two years starting this month, has received his new callsign on his 40th
birthday - FO8RZ. He was on the air this past week using a vertical
antenna. He was heard on 30 and 20 meters CW. He has other antennas
that will be set up later (wires for 80-40m, and a triband beam 20/15/10m).
Phil is still moving in, so they have a lot of things to do before being
active on the radio. QSL via LoTW or via F8BPN, either direct or via the
French Ref-Union Bureau. His Web page will be updated sometime soon at:
f5phw.chez.com

GB2/GB4/M0, ENGLAND. Members of Sands Amateur Radio Contest Group will
be operating a number of special event stations on Saturday, August 15th,
to celebrate the Galloways Society for the Blind’s “25th Anniversary of
the Cross Bay Walk” led by Queen’s Guide Cedric Robinson MBE. The walk
generally takes around 3 hours and needs the Queen’s Guide to navigate
between Arnside and Kents Bank safely because of the quicksands around
the bay that have taken many lives over the years. The first appointment
was in 1536. Cedric, who is the 25th appointed Queen’s Guide to the Sands
and local fisherman, has been leading the walks since 1963. The special
callsigns to listen out for are:
GB2GSB - Located at Arnside Knott which overlooks Arnside and a good
part of the walk.
M0SCG/M - Will be operating from the tractor which follows the walkers
and can be used if anybody becomes too exhausted or ill during
the walk.
GB4GSB - Located at the end of the walk at Kents Bank.

A special certificate is offered for amateurs and SWLs who work any of
the stations. To obtain a certificate, send an A4 SAE and a check for
2.50 (pounds) made out to SARCG, and send it to their QSL Manager G0VGS
(see QRZ.com or: Ian Maude, 21 Colwyn Avenue, Bare, Morecambe, Lancs,
LA4 6EQ. Once printing costs are covered, any money left over will be
donated to the Galloways Society for the Blind. For more details about
the walk, visit the following Web pages:
www.galloways.org.uk/main/pages/baywalk09.html
www.timetravel-britain.com/articles/country/sandwa……

IOTA NEWS…………………………
AF-019. Emilio/IZ1GAR will be active as IG9W from Lampedusa Island
(African Italy) during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November
28-29th). He will concentrate on the lower bands prior to
contest as IG9/IZIGAR. QSK via his home callsign.

EU-005. Steve, G0UIH, will be active as homecall/p from Piel Island
(CU-005 for English Islands), August 14-16th. This island is
the “Jewel in the Crown” of the Islands of Furness. The island
has a history going back to the 11th century. Expect activity
on all HF bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the
bureau.

EU-044. Mario, DL5ME, will be active as LA2NK or LA/DL5ME from Northcape
on the Island of Mageroya, August 13-16th. Activity will be on
40/30/20 meters using CW and SSB. QSL direct ONLY to DL5ME
(address on QRZ.com).

EU-051. Giorgio, IZ4AKS, will be active as IE9X from the Island of
Ustica (IIA PA-001, MIA MI-116) between August 16-21st.
Activity will be on 40-10 meters (mainly SSB, but also RTTY
and CW) with 100w and vertical antenna. QSL Policy: A special
QSL in advance to all via Bureau.

EU-055. Operators Henk/PA3FMC, Ruud/PE1BTV and Hans/PH0V will be active
as LA/homecall from Utvaer Island, August 10-18th. QSL via their
home callsigns, direct or by the bureau.

EU-126. Mario, DL5ME, will be active as OH9AA/p from the Lappi Province
Group for only a few hours on August 19th. Activity will be on
40/30/20 meters using CW and SSB. QSL direct ONLY to DL5ME
(address on QRZ.com).

EU-172. Ric, DL2VFR, will be active as OZ0FR/p from Samso Island (DIA
JY-008, WLOTA 0726) between August 22nd and September 4th.
Activity will be on all HF bands, mostly CW. QSL via DL2VFR,
by the bureau or direct.

EU-174. Members of the J42ARET club will be active as SX8DI from Penna
Island (GIOTA NAS-045, WLOTA 2124, WW Loc. KN10XH), one of the
Drenia Islands between August 28-31st. The group also plan to
activate the lighthouse on Frini Island as SX8DI/LH. Operators
mentioned are: Demetrius/SV2GWY, Angelo/SV2GWR, Cleanthis/SV2XI,
Dimitris/SV7HRJ, Nick/SV7HVI, Themistokles/SW2HQF and Nikos/
SW2HVD. Activity will be on HF, VHF and UHF, and all modes. QSL
via the Bureau, eQSL or direct (enclose 1 IRC or 2 GSs + SAE)
to SV2GWY. For more information and log search, visit the
Web page at: sx8di.blogspot.com

NA-230. (Update/Change) Cezar, VE3LYC, will attempt his most difficult
operation to date: activating for the first time the Ottawa
Islands (IOTA NA-230) group in Hudson Bay. Name of the specific
island is not available at this time, but the dates have been
announced, August 31st to September 3rd. The callsign will be
VY0O. Cezar is still looking for financial support for this
project. Information for donors as well as QSL information
will be posted in due course on VY0O page at QRZ.com. For more
information see OPDX.916.

OC-211. Operators Wally/VK6YS and Nigel/VK6NI plan to be active as VK6YS
from Robertson Island, in the Pelsaert Group (WW Loc. OG71AC)
between December 29th and January 4th, 2010. They are looking
for up to two operators to join them. Please contact Wally at
vk6ys[kringelis]iinet[taskas]net.au if you are interested. More information will
become available closer to the DXpediton date. Visit their Web
site at: www.westozdx.net

SA-023. Operators Jose/PY6HD, Beto/PY6RT and Nilzo/PY6AWU will be
active as ZZ6Z from Itaparica Island between August 14-16th.
Activity will be SSB only on 80/40/20/17/15/10 meters. QSL
via PY6HD, direct, LoTW or by the Bureau.

JD/O, OGASAWARA. Just a reminder that operators Makoto/JI5RPT (JD1BLY)
and Yoshihi/JO1LVZ (JD1BNF) will be active from Chichijima Island (IOTA
AS-031) between now and August 14th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters
using the satellites, CW, SSB, Digi modes and 2m WSJT EME. QSL via their
home callsigns. Log searches will be available on the following Web sites:
JD1BLY: www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/
JD1BNF: www.hattsan.com/

KH6BZF PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (For July August 3-9th)……………
Aug 10 AN SOLAR REFERENCE
Aug 11 AN —————
Aug 12 AN AN - Above Normal/Geomagnetic Level is QUIET
Aug 13 AN HN - High Normal/Geomagnetic Level is UNSETTLED
Aug 14 AN GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
Aug 15 AN ———————
Aug 16 AN QUIET - The “A” index is expected to be between
0-7 and the “K” index will be 2 or less
UNSETTLED - The “A” index is expected to be between
7-16 and “K” index will be 3 or less
ADDED NOTES BY LEE: Lee informs that “SpaceWeather.com” is reporting that
this year’s Perseid meteor shower may be even better than usual, especially
on the peak day of August 12th. The Web site is reporting that, “According
to NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office, a filament of comet dust has
drifted across Earth’s path, and when Earth passes through it sometime
between 0800-0900z (1-2 am PDT) on August 12th, the Perseid meteor rate
could surge to twice its normal value. Check
for details and observing tips.” The peak hourly rate could reach 200
meteors. Many hams who enjoy making meteor scatter contacts look forward
to the Perseids each August, along with backyard astronomers who take
advantage of the warm summer weather to sit outside late at night and
watch the sky show.
MORE NOTES BY EDITOR: Cycle 24 Webinar - Well-known propagation expect
Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA, will be giving a Webinar presentation on Cycle
24, August 19th at 8 PM EDT (August 20th - 00:00 UTC). The Webinar is
hosted by the Potomac Valley Radio Club (PVRC) and is free. All you have
to do to register is go to and click on the Webinar
link. You will receive an E-mail with additional details about the Webinar
and login instructions.

KL7, ALASKA. Boris, N3SY, is expected to be active as KL7/N3SY from the
National Park “Denali”, between now and August 15th. Activity will be
on 40-10 meters using a Yaesu FT-100D into dipoles and MFJ-1622 vertical
1.5m long. QSL via his home callsign (QRZ.com).

LIGHTHOUSE ACTIVITY/NEWS…………………..
Members of the Grupo DX Gran Canaria, Seccion Local URE Las Palmas
(EA8URL), will activate La Entallada Lighthouse (ARLHS CAI 041 - Punta
Lantailla) as AO8FLH on Fuerteventura Island (AF-004, DIE S-006, FEA
D-2795, DME 35030, WLOTA LH-0883) in the Canary Islands during the Inter-
national Lighthouse-Lightship Weekend (August 15-16th). Activity will
be on 80-10 meters including 30/17/12m using CW, SSB and RTTY. Operators
mentioned are: Marino/EA8DP (CW), Juan/EA8CAC (CW/RTTY/SSB), Jesus/EA8ANE
(SSB/RTTY) and Federico/EA8AZM (SSB/RTTY). QSL via EA8AKN, by the Bureau
or direct.

Operators Michel/HB9DLO, Pierre-Yves/HB9OMI, and Pierre/HB9SMU will be
active as DL/HB9LH from Schleimunde Lighthouse (ARLHS FED-217, ILLW
DE-0073) on Lotseninsel Island (Pilot Island)(German Island Award O-020;
Grid Locator: JO54AQ) between now and August 16th. QSL via HB9DLO, by
the Bureau or direct. For more info: www.hb9lh.ch

Members from the Radio Club Argentino will operate from Martin Garcia
Island (SA-055), August 14-17th, and plan to activate its lighthouse
during the 2009 International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend (ILLW).
The callsign to be used will be LR5D and activity will be on CW, SSB
and FM, on 160-6 meters and 70cm. QSL via LU4AA, direct or by the Bureau.
Updates and more info will be available at:
www.lu4aa.org/mgi2009.htm

Look for a special event activation of the Centenarian Kadalur Point
Lighthouse (ILLW IN0002, ARLHS IND-013), located on the west coast of
India, tp take place between now and August 16th, using the callsign
AT8LHC. Look for activity on all bands and modes, propagation permitting.
QSL via VU2JHM, direct or by the bureau. Details of this lighthouse is
available on: www.dgllnoida.gov.in/cochin/kadalur.html
ADDED NOTES: This lighthouse will be celebrating its 100th anniversary
during the month of October. Also, look for activity on 40 and 20 meters
on CW, SSB and the Digital modes, as well as VHF and Echolink, by the
following individuals using their own callsigns: VU2JHM, VU2LU, VU2FI,
VU2LX, VU2UR, VU2GUR, VU2KGN, VU2OJ or clubstation callsigns of VU2ARC,
VU2IIH or VU2LCI. Lions Club of Bangalore North Club (#026596 that is
District 324-D6) through its Lions Clubs International Amateur (Ham)
Radio Club has lent their HF equipment and accessories. This activity
is part of Bangalore Amateur Radio Club’s Golden Jubliee and Hamfest
India 2009.

NWR 2009. The KP1-5 Project, which brought you the 2009 Desecheo Island
DXpedition, is pleased to announce that it is serving as national coordinator
for Amateur Radio’s observation of the “2009 National Wildlife Refuge
Week”, Sunday, October 12th to Saturday, October 18th, 2009. The goal is
to combine your communication skills with your enjoyment of the outdoors
to help others learn about the National Wildlife Refuge System. Only
authorized, responsible access to refuges is sanctioned by this event.
This year the National Wildlife Refuge System celebrates 106 years of
conservation and quality recreation. Amateur Radio operators can help
spread the word about the National Wildlife Refuge System by operating
in or near a refuge during National Wildlife Refuge Week. For more details
on this event, please visit the following Web page at:
www.nwrweek-radio.info

OH0, ALAND ISLANDS. Alexander, DL4NO, is expected to be active as OH0/DL4NO
from Finstoem on the main island of the Alands (EU-002) between August
10-21st. Activity will be limited because he is on holiday, but look for
him on CW on the usual QRP frequencies for 40/30/20 meters mainly during
his evening hours. He will be using a FT-817 and a GP antenna. QSL via
his home callsign.

OH0, ALAND ISLAND (EU-002). Operators Ari/OH5DX, Tomi/OH6EI, Juha/OH6XX
and Timo/OH6GLE will be active as OH0Z during the CQWW DX SSB Contest
(October 24-25th) as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via W0MM.

PJ5, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES. Dave, AH6HY, will be active as PJ5/AH6HY from
Sint Eustatius (NA-145) between September 26th and October 1st. Activity
will be holiday style with operations on 40-10 meters, mostly SSB with
some CW. QSL via AH6HY, by the bureau or direct.

QSL INFO AND NEWS…………………
QSL FJ/VE3EY via VE3EY

5K0T QSL STATUS. George, AA7JV, reports that about 2000 QSLs so far
have gone out since mid-July. A large batch of US/Canada bound cards
was bulk-shipped to him last week and will be sent to their final
destinations as soon as the package arrives. (It seems that mail from
Hungary takes about 10 days to get to Florida.)

Photos and QSL route of the OD5WPX contest operation by Gabby, OD5NJ,
are available at: www.qrz.com/db/OD5WPX/1249804149
Contest location was 1460m ASL from Gabby’s summer home in a village
called Aintoura el-Maten (population 500).

S50HQ QSL STATUS/CHANGE. It has been reported that S57XX is not handling
QSL cards for S50HQ anymore! S50HQ QSL requests received via the bureau
will receive a return card via the QSL bureau by Milos, S54G. If you
wish to exchange QSL card direct, please use S54G’s QRZ.com address.
Cards with insufficient postage or no return envelope will be returned
via the QSL Bureau. S50HQ 2009 log is also uploaded on “Logbook of The
World” (LoTW). Feel free to match your log for digital certification.

TK8B LOGS. Laurent, F8BBL, is currently uploading his logs from his
Corsica operation at: www.dx-cw.net/logsearch/logsearch.php
He will be there until August 15th.

George, AA7JV, reports that the VK9GMW QSL cards were received from
the printer last weekend, and they will start shipping them by August
15th.

QSLS VIA LOTW: None reported this week!

QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 3XY5M, H6VA, JD1BMM, PZ5WP, S92LX, TL0A,
V63MY and ZF2ZB

QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: YK9G

WFF ACTIVITY………………..
(Update) Plamen, LZ3FM, plans to activate the Biosphere Reserve Kamchia
(LZFF-011) during his holiday between August 11-18th. Callsign to be
used will be LZ02WFF, not LZ01WFF/2. Equipment will be IC-746 plus a
4-band GP and dipole antennas. Activity will be on HF + 6m, mainly CW
with some SSB. QSL via LZ1PJ, direct or by the Bureau. E-mail requests
for Bureau cards are accepted ( via lz1pj[kringelis]bfra[taskas]org ). Write QSO details
and callsign worked, since Ivan, LZ1PJ, manages other callsigns too.
PLEASE NOTE: LZ01WFF is used for activation for other WFF references
by other operators. Ivan, LZ1PJ, will manage this activation only. For
other activations listen to operator’s instructions.

WFF enthusiasts (5 to 10 operators), plan to activate the Biosphere
Reserve “Steneto” (LZFF-017) in the National Park “Central Balkan”
(LZFF-001) between August 20-24th. Activity will be on all HF bands,
as well as 6m and 2m, using CW and SSB from mountain hut “Dermenka”
- 1504 meters A.S.L. (Grid Locator: KN22IR). QSL via LZ1ZF.

XR0, EASTER ISLAND. An international team of operators will be active as
XR0YA from Rapa Nui between October 31st and November 15th. This will be
a lite and small DXpedition with 6 operators. Operators mentioned are:
Marco/CE6TBN, Leszek/NI1L, Aart/PA3C Zbig/SP7HOV, Stan/SQ8X and Victoria/
SV2KBS. Although Easter Island is no longer among the “100 Top Most Wanted
DXCC Entities”, it is still most wanted on some bands such as 30 meters
and any activity on this band is very seldom due to a fact a special,
temporary license submitted by Chilean Ministry of Telecommunication is
obligatory. The group has obtained a license for all bands, and they
decided to dedicate their DXpedition to 30 meters (CW section only! Digi-
modes on 30m are not allowed in Chile), and 160, 80 and 40 meters. The
group thanks the support from “Radio Club de Chile” to help obtain and
have this unique opportunity to activate Rapa Nui on 30 meters. A QSL
route has not been announced yet, but it will be shortly. They plan to
use an “Online QSL Request System” (OQRS) for direct requests and also
the standard QSLing via direct and bureau options. Their logs will be
uploaded to the LoTW after the DXpedition after some period of time.
They will NOT nor plan to use eQSL. For more details and update, visit
the XR0YA Web site at: rapanui2009.org

Puslapiai su šiais žodžiais: 10m, 160m, 40m, 425 DX, 70cm, All Band, bureau, Cluster, contest, Desecheo

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 918

July 27, 2009

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, NJ1Q, K2JXW, NG3K, K4UEE,, N4AA & QRZ
DX, KH6BZF, AA7JV, K8YSE, Algarve STAR DX Team, C31CT, DD1MAT, DL7MAE &
The DX News Letter, DX World of Ham Radio Web Site, F5NQL & UFT, HA0HW,
I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2YSB, IK7JWX, LZ1ZF, Pete’s-DX-Newsdesk,
PT7WA, RSGB IOTA Web Site, SM0BYD, SV1DPI, VA3RJ & ICPO and VHF-DX-Portal
(MMMonVHF) for the following DX information.

** EDITOR’S SPECIAL NOTICE: This week’s bulletin was sent out earlier
than normal to accommodate the late RSGB IOTA Contest announcements.
Also, we wanted to provide the readers with a consolidated listing
of the RSGB IOTA Contest participants.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Friday, 17th-July, through Friday, 24th-July there were 200
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O,
4S, 4W, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 9A, 9H, 9J,
9K, 9L, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C6, CE,
CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, DL, DU, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8,
EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FR,
FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HP,
HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J6, J7, JA, JD/m, 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, OY, OZ, P4, PA, PJ2, PY, PY0F, PZ, S5, SM, SP, SU, SV, SV/a,
SV5, SV9, T7, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TN, TU, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK,
UN, UR, V2, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9N, VP2M, VP8, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU,
XE, XU, XW, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7,
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” (WFWL).

5B, CYPRUS. Terence, G4MKP, will be active as 5B/G4MKP from Tsada village
near Pafos between August 14-25th. Activity will be mainly CW on 80-10
meters. QSL via M0URX.

7P, LESOTHO. Just a reminder that a group of operators will be active
from here between July 29th to August 13th. They plan to have two stations
active at all times with a third station to possibly be on for PSK and
RTTY. Activity will be on all bands, but with a special effort on 160/80
meters. Operators are: Pista/HA5AO (7P8AO), Frosty/K5LBU (7P8CF), Laurent/
W0MM (7P8MM), John/9M6XRO (7P8OK) and Ben/DJ0YI (7P8YI). QSL 7P8OK via
M0URX, others via their home callsigns. For more details, please visit
the Texas DX Society’s Web site at: www.tdxs.net

8Q, MALDIVES. Andrew, G7COD, will once again be active as 8Q7AK from
Embudu Village, Embudu Island (AS-013, WLOTA L-3911), between October
12-25th. Activity will be on 80-12 meters including 30/17/12m using CW
and SSB. Operating schedule (everyday) is as follows: 0730-0830z, 0900-
1030z, 1300-1500z and 1730-1800z. Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 3503, 7003, 10103, 14003, 18073, 21003 and 24893 kHz
SSB - 3795, 7063, 14147, 18133, 21253 and 24953 kHz
QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the bureau. Look for complete
details at QRZ.com under 8Q7AK.

9G, GHANA (Update/Change). Silvano/I2YSB informs OPDX that there has
been an update to their activity in Ghana between November 13-27th. Their
activity will also include an IOTA trip to Abokwa Island (AF-084). They
will use two different callsigns for their activities. Operations on the
mainland will use the callsign 9G5TT, while operations on AF-084 will use
9G5XX. Activity will be on all HF bands (160-10 meters) and modes. Silvano
states that they do not have a licence for 60 meters and 6 meters. On AF-84
there will be one station on 20 meters only. The time of the operation on
the island will be on a day to day basis and will depend on the sea
condition and weather forecast. QSL via I2YSB, direct only. More information
can be found at: www.i2ysb.com

C3, ANDORRA. Last week we reported that Vini, IK2CIO, would be active
as C31/IK2CIO between August 6-12th. We have been informed by several
sources that “the Andorran Radioamateurs Union (URA) reminds that the
local administration has not implemented the CEPT Recommendation T/R
61-01; therefore, any C3/homecall activity should be regarded as illegal.”
An up-to-date list of licensed amateurs can be found at: www.ura.ad

CR3, MADEIRA ISLANDS. Operators Carlos/CT3CD, Carlos/CT3FQ and Ricardo/
CT3KN will be active as CR3T from Madeira (AF-014) during the RSGB IOTA
Contest (July 25-26th) as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via LoTW or direct
to CT3KN.

DP3, GERMANY (Special Event). Members of the Waldkirchen Radio Club will
activate special event station DP3SSKW on CW and SSB through December
31st. Activity is to celebrate the 3rd Shito-ryu Shukokai Karate 2009
Worldcup being held in Waldkirchen. QSL via the Bureau; direct QSLs only
via DK7FK. Skeds for 40 and 80 meters are possible via E-mail to DK7FK:
b[taskas]barth[kringelis]pension-monika[taskas]de

EF8, CANARY ISLANDS. Juan, EA8CAC, will be active as EF8R from Gran
Canaria Island (AF-004) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th)
as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via LoTW.

IOTA NEWS……………………..
AF-018. Operator Raffaele, IH9YMC, will be active from Pantelleria
Island (IIA TP-001, MIA MI-124, WW Loc. JM56XT), African Italy,
in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) as a Single-Op/Low-Power
entry. QSL direct only.

AS-158. Members of the Wangjing HAM DX Club of Beijing, China, have
received approval and will be active from Liaoning East Group
Island (38′40 - 39′50N 121′10 - 124′10E) in the RSGB IOTA
Contest between July 24-26th. The following operators will
participate in this IOTA contest: BG1WUM, BG1TEM, BG1UXS,
BG1MFE, BH1BRF, BH1INL and BD1HFP. The operation callsign
will be the operator’s callsign/2. Operation will be SSB on
40-10 meters. The RIG is IC-756Pro and TS-2000. The antennas
are GP+SG230 and dipole. QSL via the info on QRZ.cn or QRZ.com
with an IRC or 1 USD for the reply postage.

EU-005. Steve, G0UIH, will be active as as G0UIH/m from the Isle of
Walney (WLOTA L-1871, WAB SD26), Cumbria, between July 24-27th.
Activity will be holiday style, but he will be in the RSGB
IOTA Contest. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the
bureau.

EU-005. Steve, G0UIH, will also be active as homecall/p from Piel
Island (CU-005 for English Islands) between August 14-16th.
This island is the “Jewel in the Crown” of the Islands of
Furness. The Island has a history going back to the 11th
Century. Expect activity on all HF bands. QSL via his home
callsign, direct or by the bureau.

EU-008. David, MM3RDP, will be active as MM3RDP/p from Skye Island
(IOSA NH-07), and will also activating Neist Point Skye Light-
house(SCO-147) between July 24-27th. His activity will include
the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). Activity will be on 40-10
meters SSB, but mainly 20 meters. QSL via his home callsign,
direct or by the Bureau.

EU-010. Dave, M0GGK, will be active as MM0GGK/P from the Isle of Lewis
between August 1-8th. He will use his K1 into a loop and a long
wire, and expects to be on between 2100-0000z every night.

EU-015. Members of the Radio Amateur Society of Crete (RASC) were denied
by Greek authorities to activate Chrissi Island (EU-187), so
the Cretan DX team (R.A.S.C DX division) will operate as J49A
from the same location as last year - Cape Sidiro which is
located in northeast Crete. The new ultra-beam 2 elements yagi
will be tested on this expedition during the RSGB IOTA Contest.
QSL direct or via LoTW. For more info, visit at:
www.rasc.gr
j49a.blogspot.com

EU-031. Alfredo, IK7JWX, will be active as IC8/IY7NGM from Capri
Island (I.I.A. NA-006, WLOTA L-2466, WAIL CA-008, ARLHS
ITA-124, possibly some D.C.I. castles), July 24-26th. Activity
will be on SSB and also possible operations on 6 and 2 meters.
The WW.Loc. is JN70cm. QSL via IK7JWX, by the Bureau or QRZ.com
(NO eQSL).

EU-032. Martin, F4UKP, will be active as homecall/p from the Island
of Re (DIFM AT-022, WLOTA L-1407) between August 15-22nd.
Activity will be on all HF bands, CW and SSB, using a K2 and
a 20m triple leg vertical. QSL via his home callsign, direct
or by the bureau.

EU-090. Slovenian operators Jane/S57L, Goran/S52P, Vinko/S53F and
Brane/S56UGB are now active as 9A8ZRS from Palagruza Island
until July 31st. Most of the activity (as this was being
written) was on 40m (CW/SSB) and 30m (CW). QSL via S57L.

EU-113. Operators Kostas/SV1DPI, Nikos/SV3BSF, Dimitris/SV1CIB and
Vasilis/SV1DPJ will go to Kythira Island from late afternoon
of July 22nd through July 26th. During the RSGB IOTA Contest
(July 25-26th) they will use the callsign SX8Z. Before the
contest the operators will be active signing homecall/8.
QSLs for the operators are via the bureau or direct. QSLs
for SX8Z are via SV1DPI, direct or LoTW.

EU-142. Operators Chris/EA3NT, Pablo/EA4TX, George/EC2ADN, Oscar/EA1DR,
Niko/DD1MAT, Kepa/EA2DCF, Julen/EB2BXL and Rick/EA4ZK will be
active as AM1M from Mouro Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest
(July 25-26th). Reference numbers are: WLOTA 2720, DIE N-016,
FARO D-1554, ARLHS SPA-153, DME 39075 and TPEA S. QSL via EA1DR.

EU-146. Operators Will/PE1OPM (SSB) and Jeroen/PD5CW (CW) will be
active from from Schouwen Duiveland during the RSGB IOTA
Contest (July 25-26th). Activity will be on 80-10 meters.
QSL via their home callsigns, direct or by the bureau.

EU-165. Joe, IS0MKX, will lead a team of 15 operators to activate
Asinara Island (SS-061, for Italian Island Award) between
July 22-26th. Activity will include the RSGB IOTA Contest
(July 25-26th). The callsign will be IM0M. QSL via IS0MKX.
For more info, please visit:
digilander.libero.it/assoradiomarinai/asinara/home……

EU-172. Fred, ON6QR, will be active as OZ/ON6QR from Aro Island,
west of Jylland, Denmark, during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July
25-26th). His activity will be QRP using dipoles antennas.
Listen carefully for him.

KH4, MIDWAY ISLAND (Press Release). Tom/N4XP and Dave/WB4JTT, co-leaders
for the 2009 Midway Island Dxpedition, sent out the following press
release number 5 dated July 22nd (edited): “The K4M team has passed a
very important milestone with the shipment this week of 2 tons of radios,
linears, antennas (20 of them), radios (6), computers and interfaces,
thousands of feet of coax and stubs, and various connectors, switches,
wattmeters, and all the supplies you would expect from an operation on a
remote island. At the following Web page is a picture of a portion of
the freight: www.midway2009.com/kh4news.html
The gear will be stored in Hawaii until the supply ship leaves in 3 weeks
to Midway. Our charter flight to the island is confirmed. The team is
assembled. Fundraising continues on our website, www.midway2009.com . If
you haven’t visited it in a while stop by and help support our effort.
All pre-expedition contributors who are on LOTW will receive their
confirmations within a week of the end of the DXPedition. This month we
are highlighting three more team members. You can read all their history at:
www.midway2009.com/meettheops4.html ”

KH6BZF PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (For July 27th-August 2nd)……………
Jul 27 AN SOLAR REFERENCE
Jul 28 AN —————
Jul 29 AN AN - Above Normal/Geomagnetic Level is QUIET
Jul 30 AN HN - High Normal/Geomagnetic Level is UNSETTLED
Jul 31 AN GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
Aug 1 AN ———————
Aug 2 AN QUIET - The “A” index is expected to be between
0-7 and the “K” index will be 2 or less
UNSETTLED - The “A” index is expected to be between
7-16 and “K” index will be 3 or less

KL7, ALASKA (New IOTA). Operators Merle/N6PYN and Brad/KA5CDJ plan to
activate the Seal Islands (NA-239, new one) as N6PYN/KL7. They hope to
be active 24/7 in late July (possibly early August) for at least two
days. Their exact start date is not known but will not be earlier than
July 29th. QSL Manager will be N7RO. They will operate SSB and CW on
20, 30 and 40 meters with 100 watts and a vertical dipole.

KP1, NAVASSA (Rumor). It was reported to OPDX by Bob Allphin, K4UEE,
that the following rumor “a permit has been issued to the group that
did Desecheo recently. An operation will take place next year. Info
from Dave K4SSU, one of the ops” — “IS NOT TRUE”.

LIGHTHOUSE ACTIVITY/NEWS…………………..
Just a reminder that the International Lighthouse-Lightship Weekend
(ILLW) is scheduled for August 1-9th. A new Yaesu FT-857D will be given
as the prize in a RANDOM DRAWING of submitted logs. Pre-registration
is required. The winner is NOT based on score. Everyone that submits
a valid log has an equal opportunity of winning the Yaesu. Registration
deadline is July 31st. For complete details, rules, and logging require-
ments, visit the ILLW Web site at: illw.org

Members of the Portuguese Navy Hamradio Club (NRA, NUCLEO DE RADIO-
AMADORES DA ARMADA) will activate for the first time the Lajes Lighthouse
(ARLHS AZO 010), on Azores, between 0800-1900z, on August 1st. The
callsign will be CR2NRA. Activity will be on 80/40/20/15/10 meters
using CW and SSB. Operators mentioned are CU3DI, CU3CY, CU3AU, CU3CC
and CU3HQ. QSL via the info on QRZ.com.

Orlando/PT2OP (ZW6LH) and Marcelo/PY6KW (PR6S) will be active from
several lighthouses in the state of BAHIA between July 31st and August
3rd. Activity will include participation in the International Light-
house Lightship Weekend (ILLW). Both stations are valid for ARLHS,
DFB (Brazilian Lighthouses Awards) and the South American Lighthouses
Award. QSL via their home callsign.

Members of the “Sodertorns Radioamatorer” (SK0QO) will once again be
active as 7S0SFJ from the Museum Lightship No. 25 Finngrundet (ILLW
# SE-0013, SWE-043), in Stockholm, Sweden, during the ILLW activity
August 15-16th. The LS Finngrundet was built in 1903 and decommissioned
in 1969 and since 1970 is a museum vessel. Club SK0QO has been operating
7S0SFJ every year since 1996. The club will put their double dipoles
up for 80/40m and 30/17m as well as their dipole for 20m up Friday
evening, August 14th, and will be active until Sunday, early afternoon.
Rigs: FT-2000, TS-680, IC-706. Activity will be on SSB and CW (Hans,
SM0BYD, mainly on 30/17m). QSL by the Bureau and SM0BYD. SWL reports
are also welcome. For more details and pictures, see:
www.qrz.com/callsign/7s0sfj
(The Lightship FINNGRUNDET is managed by SMM (Statens Maritima Museer),
The Swedish National Maritime Museums.)

LZ01, BULGARIA (WFF Op). Operators Gosho/LZ1ZF, Boris/LZ2JR and Rumen/LZ2RS
will activate the special WFF callsign LZ01WFF from the Sokolski Monastery
in the natural
park “Bulgarka” (LZFF-022, QTH Loc.: KN22QT) between July 24-26th. For
details on the Central Balkan National Park, see the following Web page:
www.visitcentralbalkan.net/index.php?l=1&s=1&a……
Activity will be on all HF bands using CW and SSB, plus operations during
the IOTA Contest. All QSOs will be confirmed via the Bureau. QSL via LZ1ZF.

OY, FAROE ISLANDS. Carsten, OY1CT, will be active from Streymoy (EU-018)
during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) as a Single-Op/CW/24-HRs/
High-Power entry. QSL via OY1CT.

OY, FAROE ISLANDS. Thomas, OZ1AA, will be active as OY/OZ1AA from
Streymoy (EU-018) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) as a
Single-Op/Mix/24-HRs/Low-Power entry. QSL via OZ1ACB. Visit his Web
page at: www.oz1aa.com

OY, FAROE ISLANDS (Also TF). Maurizio, IW4BLZ will be active as OY/homecall
from Faroe Islands (EU-018) between July 27-29th. He will also be active
as as TF/homecall from Iceland (TF, EU-021) between July 31st and August
11th. Activity will be on all bands from 80-6 meters. QSLs via his home
callsign, direct or by the bureau.

P29, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Andy, P29CS, on Lihir Island (OC-069), will be
active during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via P29CS.

QSL INFO AND NEWS…………………
CS28MCF LOG. The Algarve S.T.A.R. DX Team reports that CS28MCF is
now QRT. Last QSO was at 2259z, July 19th. They made 6491 QSOs and
the Log is online at: algarvedx.com

QSLS VIA LOTW: A7/M0FGA, OH0Z, PV8AA, RA3UT, VK7WI, W1AW/KL7 and YL4HQ

QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 3B9/SP2JMB, 4L8A, 4T6I, 9Y4D, AI5P/6Y5, AM8IL,
EI6S, GM3MOU, JD1BLY, TS7C, VE3DZ/VP9, VY0A, YS1G and ZW8BBC

QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: NONE reported this week!

TX3, CHESTERFIELD ISLAND. Operators George/AA7JV and Tomi/HA7RY will be
active as TX3A between November 23rd and December 6th. The TX3A license
is valid for 14 days only between the dates listed above. Because these
dates could change (due to weather and other things), they “may” have to
operate as FK/AA7JV or FK/HA7RY before and after this period. These are
the same operators that activated VK9GMW from Mellish Reef, and they
plan to make this another simple low-band DXpedition. Their priorities
will be 160, 80 and 40 meters, in that order. They will be active on the
higher bands the rest of the time. The operators will use the same antenna
that they used on Mellish Reef, but they have developed a new RX antenna,
which they hope will improve their RX capabilities. QSL via HA7RY:
* Mailing direct -Please include 2 USDs with every direct QSL request
for up to three cards per envelope. If you send International Reply
Coupons (IRC), please make sure that it is not expired or is not
about to expire. DO NOT SEND IRCs that are valid only until end of
2009! Cards are likely to be posted only early 2010. Mailing address:
Tamas Pekarik, Alagi ut 15, H-2151 Fot, HUNGARY

* The preferred way is using the “Online QSL Request Service” (OQRS)
on their Web site which they will launch once the DXpedition is
over. You can use that form to request your direct QSL and cover
the costs of sending the QSL card to you direct by using PayPal.
They request a minimum of 5 USDs or 4 EUROs for this service.

* LoTW and eQSL: The log will be placed onto the LoTW and eQSL systems.

* Bureau: They will launch an “Online QSL Request Service” (OQRS) on
their Web site as soon as the expedition is over. If you want to
receive your QSL via the bureau, please use that form to request
the card. They will check your QSOs against the log and send your
card to you via the bureau. This method will allow them faster
processing, helps them protect the environment and you will receive
your TX3A card faster. If you request your bureau card online, please
do NOT request a direct card and do NOT send us your QSL card.

More detailed information is available on their new Web page at:
www.TX3A.com

VK9N, NORFOLK ISLANDS (Update/QSL Manager Change). Members of the Hellenic
Amateur Radio Association of Australia (HARAOA Group) continue to be
active as VK9NI until July 29th. The HARAOA Group plans to have 4-5
stations on the air and plans to be active on 160-6 meters using CW,
SSB and RTTY. They plan to take part in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July
25-26th) during their stay. PLEASE NOTE: QSL via VK3HR (NOT W3HNK as
first announced — Joe states that he was asked to step aside!). More
details and updates are available at: www.vk9ni.com
Also on Twitter at: twitter.com/VK9NI

VY1, CANADA (Yukon RTTY Activity Planned). Steve, N6QEK, is making plans
a little early for the 2010 RTTY Roundup. He is all set to operate during
the 2010 running of the RTTY Roundup from the Yukon Territory. His callsign
will be VY1/N6QEK. The dates of operation will be during the contest and
a day or so before and after. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the
Bureau. He has a Web site up and running for this operation at:
www.n6qek.com

ZD8, ASCENSION ISLAND (AF-003). Jim, N6TJ, will once again be active from
here as ZD8Z between July 30th and August 7th. Activity will be on all
bands CW/SSB. QSL via his new manager AI4U, direct or by the Bureau.

The following stations are expected to be active in the
RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th, 2009)

Thanks to Bill, NG3K, for providing OPDX readers with the following
consolidated listing of the participants in the 2009 RSGB IOTA Contest. For
a more detailed listing (and up-to-date changes/corrections) in HTML
format, please visit Bill’s Web page at:
www.ng3k.com/Misc/iota2009.html

Contest DXCC IOTA Island QSL
Callsign Entity Route

4D1N Philippines OC-042 Luzon DV1UBY
8J120TDC/2 Japan AS-117 Mikomoto 8J120TDC
9A Croatia EU-170 Passman via homecall, Buro/direct
9A/OE3ZK Croatia EU-016 Korcula OE3ZK; by Buro or direct
9A/S59W Croatia EU-170 Ugljan S59W Buro
9A/US0VA Croatia EU-136 Losinj US0VA
9A/VE3ZIK Croatia EU-170 Hrid Kukuljar DO7ZZ
9A5BDD Croatia EU-170 Pag
9A8ZRS Croatia EU-090 Vela Palagruza TBA
A43SI Oman AS-112 Suwadi A47RS
AM1M Spain EU-142 Mouro EA1DR
AO1I Spain EU-077 Lobeira Grande EA1NT; Buro or direct
AO8Y Canary Islands AF-004 La Palma EA4YK; Buro or direct
BX5AA Taiwan AS-020 Taiwan BX5AA
C6APR Bahamas NA-113 Crooked K3IXD
CG200I Canada NA-128 Ile Verte VE2CQ; Buro or direct
CO8ZZ Cuba NA-015 Isla de Cuba DK1WI
CR2W Azores EU-175 Faial CT1GFK; Buro or direct
CR3D Madeira Island AF-046 Chao LoTW
CR3R Madeira Island AF-046 Chao LoTW; via CT1BOL, direct
CR3T Madeira Island AF-014 Madeira LoTW or direct to CT3KN
D93I South Korea AS-060 Pigum DS4NYE
DL5AUA/p Germany EU-127 Neuwerk DL5AUA
DL5KUD Germany EU-057 Ruegen DL5KUD Buro
DL5XAT/p Germany EU-128 Fehmarn DL5XAT
DL0KWH/p Germany EU-129 Usedom DL0KWH Buro
E51SC South Cook Islands OC-013 Rarotonga LoTW; via G4KIU, RSGB Buro
only
EA1/GM4WZG/p Spain EU-080 Arosa GM4WZG
EF8R Canary Islands AF-004 Gran Canaria LoTW
EI/ON4EI Ireland EU-115 Main ON4EI
EI2JD Ireland EU-115 Main EI2JD
EJ/DL5CW Ireland EU-007 Great Blasket DL5CW
EJ1DD Ireland EU-121 Clare EI7CC
EJ3GKB Ireland EU-006 Inisheer EI3GKB Direct
EJ0GI Ireland EU-006 Inisheer EI2SDR
ES0U Estonia EU-034 Saaremaa ES0U Buro
F/ON7JA France EU-064 Noirmoutier ON7JA; Buro or direct
F/OT2A France EU-105 Ile de Batz ON4HIL
F/0T3T France EU-039 Grande ON7EQ; Buro or direct
F5KKD/p France EU-068 Ile de Sein F5KKD; Buro or direct
F5RAB/p France EU-156 Tombelaine F5RAB
F5SGI/p France EU-048 Belle Ile
F8CFE/p France EU-157 Agot F8CFE
G0UIH/m England EU-005 Isle of Walney G0UIH; Buro or direct
GB100SS England EU-005 Isle of Sheppey
GD0F Isle of Man EU-116 Isle of Man
GI0ADX Northern Ireland EU-122 Rathlin MM0DHQ Buro
GI0MPG Northern Ireland EU-122 Rathlin GI0MPG; Buro or direct
GJ6YB Jersey EU-013 Jersey G3SWH
GM2T Scotland EU-008 Tiree LoTW; via GM4UYZ
GM4UBJ/p Scotland EU-008 Isle of Skye LoTW; via GM4UBJ, Buro,
direct, or eQSL
GM5A Scotland EU-059 Hirta TBA
GM7A Scotland EU-008 Kerrera GM7AAJ
GM7V Scotland EU-010 Benbecula M0CMK
GM0B Scotland EU-123 Isle of Bute MM0BHX
GW2L Wales EU-124 Holy G8ATD
HQ9R Honduras NA-057 Roatan K5WW; Buro or direct,
no cards to WQ7R
HS0AC/p Thailand AS-107 Si Chang HS0ZFZ
IA5 Italy EU-028 Capraia Home Call
IA5K Italy EU-028 Elba IZ5BTC
IB0R Italy EU-045 Ponza IK8HCG Direct
IC8/IW8EHK Italy EU-031 Capri IK7JWX; Buro, direct,
or eQSL
IC8WIC Italy EU-031 Capri IC8WIC; Buro or direct
IH9/IZ2LSC Italy AF-018 Pantelleria LoTW; via IZ2LSC, Buro only
IH9YMC Italy AF-018 Pantelleria IH9YMC Direct
IM0/I0PNM Italy EU-165 San Pietro I0PNM Direct
IM0/IS0BRQ/p Italy EU-024 Isola Ferraglione IS0BRQ
IM0M Italy EU-165 Asinara IS0MKX
IR8DX Italy EU-144 Santo Janni Rock LoTW
IS0/OM8A Sardinia EU-024 Sardinia OM2VL
IS0B Sardinia EU-024 Sardinia
J49A Crete EU-015 Cape Sidiro Direct or via LoTW
K1VSJ USA NA-046 Martha’s Vineyard K1VSJ; Buro or direct
K2WR/1 USA NA-055 Vinalhaven LoTW; via K2WR
KO1U USA NA-137 Cousins KO1U
KU8E USA NA-085 St. George KU8E
LA/DH0JAE Norway EU-055 Bomlo DH0JAE
LA/OE9ICI Norway EU-036 Hitra OE9ICI; Buro or direct
LT5X Argentina SA-008 Isla Grande LoTW
M3TBC England EU-123 Arran M3VCQ
M8C England EU-011 St Mary G4DFI
MD4K Isle of Man EU-116 Isle of Man G3NKC
MJ0ASP Jersey EU-013 Jersey MJ0ASP
MM/DL6MHW Scotland EU-008 Isle of Mull DL6MHW
MM3M Scotland EU-123 Isle of Arran G3VCQ; Buro or direct
MM3RDP/p Scotland EU-008 Isle of Skye MM3RDP; Buro or direct
MM3T Scotland EU-008 Isle of Skye MM3T eQSL
MM0LSB/p Scotland EU-010 Great Bernera M0LSB; Buro or direct
MM0MMK/p Scotland EU-008 Tiree MM0MMK
MM0Q Scotland EU-092 Tanera Mor LoTW; via MM0BQI, Buro or
direct
MM0TFU/p Scotland EU-123 Arran MM0TFU; Buro or direct
MW9W Wales EU-124 Ramsey M0URX
N1LI USA NA-137 Long N1LI
N2US/p USA NA-139 Assateague N2US
N4A USA NA-067 Core Banks N4YDU Direct
N5LYG USA NA-143 Galveston N5LYG
OF200AD Finland EU-140 Kuorsalo OH5AD
OH/G4FSU Finland EU-097 Emsalo G4FSU
OH0V Aland Island EU-002 Aland OH6LI
OH0Z Aland Island EU-002 Aland W0MM
OY/OZ1AA Faroe Island EU-018 Streymoy OZ1ACB
OY1CT Faroe Island EU-018 Streymoy OY1CT
OZ/DL2JRM Denmark EU-171 Vendsyssel DL2JRM
OZ/DL4FO Denmark EU-172 Tuno DL4FO
OZ/DO6XX Denmark EU-171 Vendsyssel DO6XX
OZ/ON6QR Denmark EU-172 Aro ON6QR
OZ/PA1H Denmark EU-172 Lango PA1H; Buro or direct
OZ/PA7PA Denmark EU-172 Lango PA1H; Buro or direct
OZ5THY Denmark EU-171 Vendsyssel OZ5THY
OZ8MW/p Denmark EU-088 Anholt OZ8MW; Buro or direct
OZ0FR Denmark EU-125 Romo DL2VFR; via DARC Buro
P29CS Papua New Guinea OC-069 Lihir P29CS
P3J Cyprus AS-004 Cyprus 5B4AHJ
PA/OQ4T/p Netherlands EU-146 Schouwen Duiveland ON4TO
PA/OQ9A Netherlands EU-038 Texel
PA/OT7X/p Netherlands EU-146 Schouwen Duiveland ON4ON
PA1WLB/p Netherlands EU-146 Schouwen Duiveland PA1WLB
PA3FKN Netherlands EU-038 Texel PA3FKN
PA6Z Netherlands EU-146 Schouwen Duiveland PA9M
PD5CW Netherlands EU-146 Schouwen Duiveland PD5CW; Buro or direct
PE1OPM Netherlands EU-146 Schouwen Duiveland PE1OPM; Buro or direct
PE1OXV Netherlands EU-146 Schouwen Duiveland PE1OXV; Buro or direct
PR5D Brazil SA-047 Ilha do Mel PY5DC
PT5T Brazil SA-026 Santa Catarina K3IRV
PV6I Brazil SA-023 Itaparica PT2OP; direct preferred,
but Buro OK
RI1AA Russia (Europe) EU-133 Bolshoi Berezovyy UA1AIR; Buro or direct
RI1OP Russia (Europe) EU-153 Purluda RW3WW
RW0IM/p Russia (Europe) EU-147 Nedorazu-meniya RW0IM
RW0MM/p Russia (Asia) AS-066 Reyneke RW0MM
SA1A Sweden EU-020 Gotland SM1TDE Buro
SF2X Sweden EU-135 Ledskar SM5EFX; Buro or direct
SK6M Sweden EU-043 Tjorn SM6FKF
SM5/G3LAS Sweden EU-084 Fogdo
SM5ELV/5 Sweden EU-177 Aspoja SM5ELV; Buro or direct
SM6EQO/p Sweden EU-043 Styrso SM6EQO
SN1A Poland EU-129 Usedom SP1EG
SP3BJK/1 Poland EU-132 Wolin SP3BJK
SP7VC/1 Poland EU-132 Wolin SP7VC
SP8RX/1 Poland EU-132 Wolin DJ0IF
SQ3RX/1 Poland EU-132 Wolin SQ3RX
SV5/OK6Y Dodecanese EU-001 Kos OK2PTZ
SV8/OE3MZC/p Greece EU-052 Corfu OE3MZC Buro
SV8GGI Greece EU-060 Skyros SV8GGI
SX8M Greece EU-067 Milos SV1JG; Buro or direct
SX8R Greece EU-174 Thassos HA0NAR; Buro or direct
SX8Z Greece EU-113 Kythira LoTW; via SV1DPI direct
T47D Cuba NA-201 Cayo Anclitas CO7PH
TK/OM2FY Corsica EU-014 Corsica OM2FY
TK5UX Corsica EU-014 Corsica F5MUX; prefer QSL via eQSL
TM7C France EU-064 Noirmoutier F5CWU; Buro or direct
TM7O France EU-032 Oleron GW3SQX
UA3EDQ/1 Russia (Europe) EU-147 Yakostrov UA3EDQ
UA0IDZ/p Russia (Europe) EU-147 Nedorazu-meniya UA0IDZ
UU7J/p Ukraine EU-180 Tuzla UU0JM
UW0G Ukraine EU-179 Kalanchakskiy TBA
V31UR Belize NA-073 Caye Caulker W6UR; Buro or direct
VA7PX Canada NA-075 Mayne
VC8B Canada NA-129 Banks VE8EV; Buro or direct
(SAE + 2GS or IRC)
VE Canada NA-091 Taxeda
VK9NI Norfolk Island OC-005 Norfolk VK3HR
VO1AU Canada NA-198 Bell VO1AU
VO1HP Canada NA-027 Newfoundland LoTW
VY2Z Canada NA-029 Prince Edward VE3ZZ; Buro or direct
W2IY/1 USA NA-055 Mt Desert W2IY; Buro or eQSL
W3RFA USA NA-140 Smith W3RFA
W4T USA NA-083 Tangier LoTW; via K5VIP
W8ND/VE1 Canada NA-081 Big Tancook K8MCN; Buro or direct
YB4IR Indonesia OC-143 Sumatra LoTW; via eQSL
YC9MDX Indonesia OC-148 Timor
YM0T Turkey AS-159 Kefken TA2RC
ZZ6Z Brazil SA-023 Itaparica LoTW; via PY6HD, Buro
or direct

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DXNL 1631 - Jul 8, 2009
DX Newsletter

a free and weekly service of
DARC Committee “DX and HF contesting”
(www.darcdxhf.de)

editor: Helmut Schlaffer, DL7MAE
(e-mail: dxnl[kringelis]dxhf[taskas]darc.de)

translation by: Bob, DL7VOA
(e-mail: dl7voa[kringelis]darc[taskas]de)

CO - CUBA, NA-015
The Cuba DX Group (GDXC) will activate the callsign T40C during the
upcoming IARU HF World Championship 2009 (multi/single, mixed mode).
The QSL manager is N1KI.

CT3 - MADEIRA ISLAND, AF-014
CT9/DK7TM, CT9/DB2TR, CT9/DL1CW, CT9/DL1SBF and CT9/DL3ZH will show up
from Madeira (AF-014) working in CW, SSB and RTTY from Jul 10-15.
They also plan to take part in the IARU HF World Championship.
QSL cards should be sent via bureau to their homecalls.

FP - ST PIERRE ET MIQUELON, NA-032
FP/K9OT and FP/KB9LIE announced to become active from Miquelon (NA-032)
in CW and SSB on 160m-10m from Jul 10-18 (including the IARU Contest).
QSLs via homecalls (via bureau or LoTW).
Please visit also their homepage at: hamradio.pnpfarms.com

FT5/G - GLORIOSO ISLANDS, AF-011
Confirming the news of last week the upcoming FT5GA DXpedition has been
rescheduled to take place in August/September 2009. This opens the
chance for two more operators David,F8CRS, and Bernard,F5LPY, to join
the team. They will try to activate three stations simultaneously.
If the DXpedition started as planned in July the whole schedule would
be obsolete because the staff was looking for survivors of the crashed
Airbus A310 of Yemenia Airlines.

GD - ISLE OF MAN, EU-116
The German HAMs MD/DK1SG, MD/DG7SF, MD/DH1SBB, MD/DG1SBU, MD/DG3SHD,
MD/DG5SBK, MD/DL1SPH, MD/DL8SAD, MD/DC5SAN and MD/DL6SBN will show up
on the air from Jul 8-13. They will work in SSB/CW/RTTY and PSK on
160m-10m using a wire pyramid for 160m/80m/40m, a Gap Voyager, a 5 band
Spiderbeam on a 12m tower and a longwire. They will use the special
callsign MD9Y (QSL direct via GD3YUM) during the upcoming IARU Contest.
Listen for them on the usual IOTA frequencies.
All QSL cards should be sent via the operator’s homecalls.

HB0 - LIECHTENSTEIN
Alain,F5LMJ, will be in Liechtenstein from Jul 11-24. He plans to work
as HB0/F5LMJ/p in CW and digital modes during his evening and early
morning hours. QSL via F5LMJ (bureau or LoTW).

JA - JAPAN
The JARL is activating nine HQ stations in all Japanese call areas
during the IARU HF World Championship on Jul 11/12. Following special
event stations hit the airwaves already on Jul 6:
Call Band Contest QTH
8N1HQ 15m CW Kimitsu, Chiba
8N1HQ 160m/10m CW Minato Ku, Tokio
8N1HQ 80m SSB Minami-Ashigara, Kanagawa
8N2HQ 10m SSB Nakatsugawa, Gifu
8N3HQ 15m SSB Nara, Nara
8N3HQ 40m CW Kobe, Hyogo
8N3HQ 20m CW Miki, Hyogo
8N4HQ 80m CW/40m SSB Okayama, Okayama
8N8HQ 20m SSB Iwamizawa, Hokkaido
All QSOs will be confirmed via the Japanese bureau automatically.

LX - LUXEMBURG
The headquarters station LX0HQ will be QRV with nine stations from
two different QTHs during the IARU World HF Championship on Jul 11/12:
LX0RL Eisenborn (clubstation of the RL)
LX7I Eschdorf (Luxembourg DX and Contest Club LX9DX).
QSLs should be sent via the bureau to LX2A, the QSOs will be confirmed
automatically and also via LoTW. Photos of the station and a webcam
can be found at: www.rlx.lu or www.lx2a.com

VP2M - MONTSERRAT, NA-103
Bill,W5SJ, will be active as VP2MSJ (QSL via W5JAY) from Jul 14-21.
He can use the shack of VP2MDD on Montserrat (NA-103) and will take
part in the CQWW VHF Contest but is working also on the other bands,
especially 30m and 60m.

4W - EAST TIMOR, OC-148
Chris,4W6FR, is working for the Australian forces and will stay on
East Timor (OC-148) periodically until October. He has received his
license now and will show up in SSB and digital modes as soon his time
allows. His QSL manager is VK4FW. Bureau QSLs may be requested also via
the Online QSL Request System (OQRS) at: www.odxg.org

7O - YEMEN
Is there an activity from Yemen coming up soon? Rumours say that some
plans are made but yet is not known which group…

LATVIA, SPECIAL EVENT STATION
The callsign YL90AIR stands for 90 years airforce in Latvia and is QRV
until the end of the year. QSL via bureau or via www.eQSL.cc

PIRATE: The call of Jovica,6W1SJ, was misused by a pirate on 6m lately.
This info is spread by his QSL manager Boris,E73Y.

LINKS: Current SOTA activities (mountain summits) are announced at:
www.sotawatch.org
—
Detailed information about current VHF activities can be found on the
VHF DX portal “Make More Miles on VHF” at: www.MMMonVHF.de
—
A DVD about the K5D DXpedition to Desecheo is in work and is expected
to be finished by September. You can already order a copy online at:
www.k4uee.com/dvd

UPCOMING CONTESTS
—————–
Jul 11/12: IARU HF World Championship

IOTA collected by Fredy,DE0MST (e-mail: iota[kringelis]dxhf[taskas]darc.de)
—-
Island activities:
EU-020, SM1, Gotland County Group: Rolf,SM1/DK2ZF, is planning an activity
from Gotland (QTH locator JO96CV) in July. QSL via DK2ZF.

EU-042, D, Schleswig-Holstein State NW Group: Harald,DF6BL/p, is working
from Langeness Island (GIA N-19) from Jul 6-13. QSL via DF6BL.

EU-048, F, Bretagne (Morbihan) Region Group: Thomas,F/DL5MO, is active from
Groix Island (DIFM AT-012) until Jul 10. QSL via DL5MO.

EU-049, SV8, North Aegean Islands: Theo,SV8/SV1EJD, will be QRV from Lesvos
from Jul 12-22. QSL via homecall (direct/bureau).

EU-052, SV, Ipeiros/Dytiki Ellas Region Group: Gabi,HA1YA, will sign J48YA
from Zakynthos Island (aka Zante) from Jul 8-21. QSL via HA1YA (d/b).

EU-067, SB8, Kyklades (Cyclades): Nick,SV1CEI/8, is working from Kea Island
until Aug 25. QSL via homecall (direct/bureau).

EU-116, GD/MD, Isle of Man: DK1SG, DH1SBB, DG7SF and others are active from
the Isle of Man signing MD/homecalls in CW, SSB and RTTY on 160m-10m
from Jul 8-13. QSLs via homecalls (direct/bureau, automatically).

EU-120, G/M, English Coastal Islands: A team of the “Wakefield and District
Radio Society” will sign GB1HI from Holy Island (aka Lindisfarne) from
Jul 10-13. QSL via M3ZYZ (direct/bureau).

OC-130, DU8/9, Mindanao Island (main): Maarten,DU9/PA3GZU, is activating
Mindanao Island from Jul 6 until Aug 1. QSL via homecall.

SA-016, PR8, Maranhao State Centre Group: PT2TJ and PT2OP are planning
an activity as ZX8A from Sao Luis Island from Jul 8-11.
QSL via PT2OP (direct/bureau).

Lighthouse activities (WLOTA/ARLHS/ILLW)
—————————————-
CR1NRA LH 0524 AZO-027 Jul 11
DF6BL/p LH 1245 FED-134 Jul 6-13
DU9/PA3GZU LH 2803 Jul 6-Aug 1
F/DL5MO LH 0050 FRA-387 until Jul 10
J48YA LH 0209 GRE-119 Jul 8-21
MD/DK1SG LH 0449 Jul 8-13
MD/DH1SBB LH 0449 Jul 8-13
MD/DG7SF LH 0449 Jul 8-13
SM1/DK2ZF LH 2969 SWE-031 Jul
SV5/GM0IIO LH 0045 DOD-001 until Jul 8
SV1CEI/8 LH 1806 until Aug 25
3B8/I3LDP LH 0595 MAT-004 until Jul 13
5R8KD LH 2455 MAG-003 Jul 4-17

Following lighthouses were added to the WLOTA list lately:
———————————————————-
Alesund Island LH 2136
Flisneset Island LH 2138 NOR-103
Kveitskjer LH 2140
Sula Island LH 2142 NOR-043 EU-056
Vigra Island LH 2150 EU-056
Kvernholmens Islet LH 2218
Ona Island LH 2276 EU-056
Bjornsund Islet LH 2381 NOR-057
Innholmen Islet LH 2426
Lovsoy Island LH 2492
Haramsoya Island LH 2505
Fjortoftneset Island LH 2524 EU-056
Brunklegg Islet LH 2571
Maroy Island LH 2628
Kvaloyklubben Iselt LH 2659
Lepsoya Island LH 2731 EU-056
Sandoy Island LH 2769 EU-056
Storesundet Rock LH 2797
Haroyodden Island LH 2819 EU-056
Ellingsoy Island LH 2842
Havnoy Island, Oksebasen LH 2866
Kalvoy Island LH 2898
Midoy Island LH 2922
Kvaloy Island, Midsund LH 2928
Midtfjordskjaera Islet LH 3080
Haroya Island LH 3082 EU-056
Gasoy Island, Skjaeret LH 3090
Kvitskjaer Rock LH 3116
Flatflesa Islet LH 3136 NOR-082
Sore Orholmskjaeret LH 3150
Bjornsund, Hammeroyskjaeret LH 3166
Kjepinen Rock LH 3179
Otroy Island LH 3195 EU-056
Gossen Island LH 3205 EU-056
Plover Scar, G LH 1787
Lowell Rock, W1/Maine LH 1857
Walney Island, G LH 1871 EU-005
Chicken Rock, GD LH 1873
Derbyhaven, Brw., GD LH 1880
Green Ledge, W1/Maine LH 2060
Biryuchiy Island, UR LH 2152 UKR-005

Bandspots of the last 7 days
—————————-
80m
TM0FDB 3.790 2206Z via F6KHS (B)

40m
CX7CO 7.006 2158Z via KA5TUF (B)
TO8YY 7.016 0149Z via DH7WW (B)

30m
HB0/DL5YM 10.105 1715Z via DL5YM (B)

20m
HB0/DL5YM 14.012 0609Z via DL5YM (B)
K2H 14.308 0120Z No QSL card (see footnote *)
K2I 14.313 2241Z No QSL card (see footnote *)
OL07RRR 14.173 1029Z via OK2RZ (B)
PX8M 14.271 2104Z SA-041, via PT2OP (B)
TK/IK4GRO 14.265 0524Z EU-014
TO8YY 14.004 2316Z via DH7WW (B)

17m
WP4NEG 18.137 2209Z via EB7DX (d)

15m
TO8YY 21.009 2044Z via DH7WW (B)
6W/PD9DX 21.295 2010Z via PD9DX

10m
TL0A 28.495 1746Z (d), see QRZ.com
6W/PD9DX 28.475 1837Z via PD9DX

6m
TN5SN 50.131 1435Z via IZ1BZV (d), (L)
V29JKV 50.105 1925Z via W6JKV (B)
8R1TO 50.101 2000Z via N3DB (B)
9H1DE 50.141 2000Z (B)
9Y4D 50.120 2015Z

* K2H/K2I see: home.comcast.net/~dzabawa/ThirteenColonies.htm

* = new QSL manager
(d) = only direct
(B) = bureau ok
(L) = LoTW

Preview
——-
DATE CALL DXNL

29Jun-11Jul 3B8/I3LDP 1629
Oct 3D2/Conway 1631 *
Jul -Dec 4U30VIC 1626
-Oct 4W6FR 1631 *
21Mar-24Jul 5N0OCH 1613/1616
04Jul-17Jul 5R8KD 1630
NOW 5Z4/RW1AU 1585
-Sep 6W1SJ 1541
Jul 7P8YV 1630
16May-20Jul 8J040M.. 1623
29Jun-11Jul 8Q7QQ 1630
-31Dec 9A09P 1615
-31Dec 9A48IFATCA 1609
-31Dec 9A800VZ 1617
02Jul-03Aug 9A/VE3ZIK 1630
NOW 9G5SW 1581
-Mar/10 9J2YO 1614

17Aug-23Aug C21TI 1627/1629
10Jul-15Jul CT9/DK7TM.. 1631 *
06Jul-13Jul DF6BL/p 1631 *
Feb -2010 DP1POL 1598/1619
-31Dec DR09ANT 1606
-Nov DU1/G0SHN 1628
06Jul-01Aug DU9/PA3GZU 1631 *
Jul EM15DIG 1626
NOW EY8/S57CQ 1579
-10Jul F/DL5MO 1631 *
10Jul-18Jul FP/K9OT.. 1631 *
Aug -Sep FT5GA (FR/G) 1568/1631 *
-30Nov FT5WO 1600/1605

10Jul-13Jul GB1HI 1631 *
-31Dec GB250RB 1608
12Jul&26Jul GB5LB 1626
11Jul-24Jul HB0/F5LMJ 1631 *
01Apr-31Jul HG160FNY.. 1618
-31Dec HG400HV 1629
-31Dec II2RAI 1609
-31Dec IY7GM 1622
08Jul-21Jul J48YA 1631 *
09Oct-19Oct K4M (Midway) 1618/1629
-31Dec LY1000 1606
-31Dec LZ250BNT 1623
08Jul-13Jul MD/DK1SG.. 1631 *
-Nov OD5/W5YFN 1599
-31Dec ON100PES 1622

29Jun-12Jul PA123OLS 1629
Sep PA750ASN 1613
18Jun-12Jul PH100EL 1628
03Jul-08Jul PX8M 1630
-Apr/10 S79DF 1620
Jul SM1/DK2ZF 1631 *
-25Aug SV1CEI/8 1631 *
01Jul-08Jul SV5/GM0IIO 1630
12Jul-22Jul SV8/SV1EJD 1631 *
NOW TL0A 1616
-2011/12 TN5SN 1585/1591

-25Jul V6C, V6P, V6T 1630
-2011 V73NS 1604
14Jul-21Jul VP2MSJ 1631 *
-31Dec VR2009EAG 1630
-Dec WA2YUN/KH9 1568
-31Dec YL90AIR 1631 *
12Jun-12Jul YU2009.. 1628
-31Dec Z30MCWG 1612
NOW ZD8DC 1626
-Sep ZS08TV 1590
08Jul-11Jul ZX8A 1631 *

* = new or updated
.. = and other calls

QSL information
—————
A61TT via IZ8CLM (d)
AN3FCB via EA3LD (B)
CR6A via CT1GFK (B)
DL0VLP via DL2BQD (B) or eQSL
EB5KB via EA5KB (B)
ED8RC via EA8LE
EG4RCH via EA4RCH (B)
EG8FSA via EA8RKL (d)
EV5OP via DL7VFM
HB9TK via DJ3FY (new callsign)
HB0/VU2PAI via VU2PAI (B)
HF50RXV via SP2ZBS
HF750FCR via SQ9NOS (B)
HI3B (d)
HK1RRL via EA5KB (B)
K2D via KU2US (only award)
LA/DM2AUJ via DM2AUJ (B)
LZ50BNT via LZ1HA (B)
OH0/DL1SVA via DL1SVA (B)
OL07RRR via OK2RZ (B)
ON16FF/p via ON6KN (B)
PA123OLS via PE1NCP (B)
RP9ADW via UA9ADW
RP9JTT via UA9JIG
RP9LL via RW9LL
SD4ØJZ via SM5DJZ (B)
TI7/N5BEK via N5BEK (QRZ.com)
TM100B via F2YT (B)
TM5BBC via F2UW
TM5DUM via F5SRH (B), (L)
TM7RPC via F6KJU (B)
TM0FDB via F6KHS (B)
TO8YY via DH7WW (B)
TT/F4FUC via F4FUC (d)
UA0IDZ via RW0IZ (B)
UE1RFF/6 via UA1RJ (B)
UE3MVT via RD3MA (B)
UE65BR via RV3YR (d)
UE6IPY/6 via UA6HPR (d)
UE9CAA via RU9DX
UN7DA via EA5KB (B)
UN7QX via W7BO (d)
UP44BFF via UN7ECA (B), (L)
UX0XFF via UT2XQ
UY7C via UR3CMA
UZ5I via UT7IY
V21RP via G0FHK
VR2009EAG via VR2XMT (d)
YP0CD via YO5BFJ
YT25AA via YT1AA
YT25E via YT1E
YT25TM via YT1TM
YT25W via YT3W
YT25WM via YT7WM
YT2009FA via YT2FA
YT2009CQ via YT2CQ (B), eQSL
YT2009T via YT2T
YT09AU via YU7AU (B)
YT09CW via YU1MM
YT09CWW via YT5CWW (B)
YT09LD via YT1LD (B)
YT09WA via YT7WA
YT09WG via YT1WG
YU/N8BO via YU1AU
YU25AS via YU1AS (B)
YU25DX via YU1DX (B)
YU25GZ via YU5GZ
YU25KN via YU1KN
YU25RL via YU7RL (B)
YU25TO via YU1TO
YU25WW via YU7WW
YU25ZEX via YU7ZEX (B)
YU2009AA via (B) or YU1AA (d)
YU2009ABG via YU1ABG (B)
YU2009DR via YU5DR (B)
3Z750FCR via SP9PRR (B)
4U30VIC via 4U1VIC (B)
8J0YUI via JH0ZSM (B)
9H1KZ via G2BKZ (B)

(d) = only direct
(B) = bureau ok
* = new QSL manager
(L) = Logbook of the World (LotW)

QSL 4S7BRG: LZ3HI is the new QSL manager of Mario,4S7BRG (HB9BRM). QSLs may
be sent either direct or via the bureau. The eQSLs will be sent
by Mario himself. There are still some hundred QSLs waiting in
Switzerland to be answered by Mario. Please be patient.

QSLs arrived direct: HV5PUL, 5X1NH (G3RWF)
QSLs arrived bureau: J39A (KQ1F) R100IF (RW4HB)

MM0DFV: 7.000 km across Europe and Asia:
—————————————-
Jurij,MM0DFV, started his 7000 km trip across Europe and Asia on July 7. He
has a mobile HF radio and will try to become active from several countries:
GM - Scotland as MM0DFV/m,
G - England as M0DFV/m,
F - France as F/MM0DFV/m,
ON - Belgium as ON/MM0DFV/m,
DL - Germany as DL/MM0DFV/m,
SP - Poland as SP/MM0DFV/m,
EU - Belarus (call unknown),
UA - Russia (call upon arrival) and
UN - Kazakhstan probably as UN/RN3FX.
He will work mainly in PSK and plans to send different QSL cards from every
country. He plans to be back in Scotland on Aug 10.

Less activity by 4U1ITU in the future:
————————————–
Gerald Lander,HB9AJU, states that the callsign 4U1ITU will be put on the air
only very seldom in the upcoming future. The restricted activities are the
result of a general assembly of the International Amateur Radio Clubs IARC
in May. Several reasons led to this decision including increased security
levels at the ITU headquarters, a changed recognition of amateur radio in
international communication and last not least that 4U1ITU is not belonging
to the most wanted countries anymore. The IARC decided to focus their
activities on special modes or conference delegates and to limit all
overnight and weekend activities as much as possible. Finally the new
antennas were installed on top of the Varembe building. You can see them at:
public.fotki.com/sparky73/any/ham_radio/4u1itu-200……

Many thanks for contributing to this issue of the DXNL are going to:
Carl Smith (QRZ DX), 425DXNews, OPDX Bulletin, DF6EX (WINQSL), DG7SF,
DJ5AV, DJ6XV, DJ8NK, DJ9ZB, DK8JB, DL1SBF, DL2BQD, DL3IE, DL6SBN, DL7VOA,
DL7VRG, DL9RCF, F5LMJ, F5NQL, JA1BPA, LX2A, MM0DFV, N1KI, NG3K, PY1NEZ,
VK4FW, 4S7BRG, SWL Bernd Riga and others.

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425DX NEWS
04 July 2009
ARI DX Bulletin
No 948

Edited by I1JQJ & IK1ADH
Direttore Responsabile I2VGW

3B7 - Rachid, 3B8FQ has received approval and will be active as 3B7FQ
from St. Brandon Island (AF-015) in August. This may be his last
visit to 3B7 for the next five years. It will be a working trip,
with time shared for maintenance on the island’s meteorological
equipment. He will depart Mauritius on 10 August and return from
St. Brandon on the 30th. Operation will be SSB and CW on 40-10
metres. QSL via K5XK. [TNX K5XK]

3D2_cr - Conway Reef (OC-112) was activated for the first time in April
1989 by 3D2CR. Twenty years after that event, Hawa, DK9KX (ex
3D2CR) will return to Ceva-I-Ra along with six other operators
(namely Norbert/DJ7JC, Jan/DJ8NK, Dieter/DJ9ON, Heye/DJ9RR,
Hans/DL6JGN and Ron/PA3EWP). They plan to be active between 1 and
10 October, depending on weather conditions, and to operate SSB,
CW, RTTY and PSK on 160-6 metres. The callsign will be announced
when the operation starts. QSL via DJ8NK, direct or bureau. A web
page is under construction. [TNX DJ8NK]

3W - In March 2008 XV3M (F6BUM) activated IOTA group AS-185, but was
able to make only 577 QSOs under difficult circumstances [425DXN
886]. Those who did not work Jack will be given a new chance on
10-18 April 2010, when Hans-Peter, HB9BXE and a large group of
operators from Switzerland, Germany and Vietnam will be active as
3W6C from Con Co Island. Further information is expected in due
course. For the time being, please visit www.3w6c.qrv.ch/
and consider supporting the project with a donation. [TNX HB9BXE]

4W - Chris, VK4FR works for the Australian Armed Forces and is
currently stationed in Dili, East Timor (OC-148) through October.
He operates SSB and digital modes as 4W6FR in his spare time. QSL
via VK4FW. [TNX VK4FW]

8Q - Pierre, HB9QQ is now active as 8Q7QQ from the Maldives until 11
July. He operates on 50183 kHz in JT65A mode (first period) around
moonrise and moonset in search of Sporadic E and EME contacts.
Other activities include 30, 17 and 12 metres. QSL via mome call.
[TNX HB9PL]

9Y - The Trinidad and Tobago Amateur Radio Society (TTARS) will be QRV
during the IARU HF World Championship (11-12 July), probably as
9Y4HQ (callsign to be confirmed). IOTA Chasers please note that
activity will take place from two different locations, one on
Trinidad (SA-011) and the other on Tobago (SA-009). The station on
Tobago is most likely to operate on 40 and 80 metres. [TNX The
Daily DX]

CT9 - Look for CT9/DB2TR, CT9/DK7TM, CT9/DL1CW, CT9/DL1SBF and CT9/DL3ZH
to operate SSB, CW and RTTY from Madeira (AF-014) on 10-15 July,
IARU HF World Championship included. QSL via home calls, bureau
preferred. [TNX DL1SBF]

DL - Harald, DF6BL will be active as DF6BL/p from Langeness Island
(EU-042) on 6-13 July. QSL via home call, bureau preferred. [TNX
www.rsgbiota.org]

DL - Sebastian, DL1AXX will be active as DL1AXX/p from Warder Island
(EU-128, O-32 for the German Island Award) on 11-18 July. He will
operate CW only on 30, 40 and 80 metres. QSl via home call, bureau
preferred. [TNX www.rsgbiota.org]

DU - Moj, PA3GZU will be active holiday style as DU9/PA3GZU from
Mindanao Island (OC-130) from 6 July to 1 August. QSL via home
call, bureau preferred. [TNX www.rsgbiota.org]

EI - Members of the Dalkey Island Contest Group (namely EI2CA, EI5DI,
EI6EW, EI7CC, EI7CD, EI8BP and EI8CE) will participate in the IOTA
Contest (25-26 July) as EJ1DD from Clare Island (EU-121). QSL via
EI7CC. Before and after the contest, on 23-27 July, look for the
individual operators using EJ prefixes. [TNX EI7CC]

FT5G - The much anticipated DXpedition to Glorioso (FT5GA) has been
postponed again, hopefully at the end of August. The main cause
for this unexpected postponement is a stability problem of the
runway on Grande Glorieuse, which must be fixed in early July in
order to allow safe landings. However, the silver lining is that
two more operators (David, F8CRS and Bernard, F5LPY) will be able
to join F4EGS, F5IRO, F5PRU, F5RQQ and F5TLN. They still expect to
remain on the island for about three weeks, and to have four
stations active 24/7 (three on the HF bands and one on 6 metres).
[TNX F5NQL]

G - The Wakefield & District Radio Society will be active as GB1HI
from Holy (Lindisfarne) Island (EU-120) on 10-13 July. QSL via
M3ZYZ.

HB0 - Alain, F5LMJ will be active as HB0/F5LMJ/p from Liechtenstein on
11-24 July. He plans to operate CW and digital modes during his
evening and early morning hours. QSL via F5LMJ, bureau preferred.
Alain will upload his log to LoTW. [TNX F5LMJ]

HK0_sa - The Daily DX reports that Dennis, 5J0BV [425DXN 944] has extended
his stay and is now expected to remain active from San Andres until
16 UTC on 6 July. QSL via K7BV.

I - Andrea, IZ2LSC will be active holiday style as IH9/IZ2LSC from
Pantelleria Island (AF-018, IIA TP-001) on 20-31 July, including
an entry in the IOTA Contest. He will operate SSB and digital
modes on 40-10 metres. QSL via IZ2LSC (bureau only). He will
upload the log to LoTW. Andrea’s blog is at
timpyblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/pantelleria-island……. [TNX
IZ2LSC]

JA - Nine HQ stations representing JARL will be active from various
regions of Japan for the IARU HF World Championship (11-12 July):
Call Band/Mode Location
———————————————————
8N1HQ 15m-CW Kimitsu City, Chiba
8N1HQ 160m-CW, 10m-CW Minato Ku, Tokyo
8N1HQ 80m-Ph Minami-Ashigara City, Kanagawa
8N2HQ 10m-Ph Nakatsugawa City, Gifu
8N3HQ 15m-Ph Nara City, Nara
8N3HQ 40m-CW Kobe City, Hyogo
8N3HQ 20m-CW Miki City, Hyogo
8N4HQ 80m-CW, 40m-Ph Okayama City, Okayama
8N8HQ 20m-Ph Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido
Each station may be heard on other bands in the week before the
contest. All QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau.
[TNX JA1BPA]

LX - Once again LX0HQ will represent the Luxembourg Amateur Radio
Society (RL) in the IARU HF World Championship. There will be
twenty operators for nine stations from Eschdorf (QTH of LX7I,
webcam at www.lx2a.com) and Esebuer (QTH of LX0RL). The new
QSL route is via LX2A. Bureau cards can be requested at
lx0hqgrlx.lu and the log will be uploaded to LoTW. [TNX LX2A]

OH - Look for UA1ANA, RA1AGL and RV1AE to be active as OH2DZ/p,
OH/RA1AGL/p and OH/RV1AE/p from Reposaari Island (EU-173) on 3-6
July. [TNX robinsons.ru]

S5 - Nineteen operators will run the twelve S50HQ stations (10-160
metres CW and SSB) that will represent ZRS during the IARU HF
World Championship (11-12 July). QSL via the Slovenian QSL bureau
and LoTW. [TNX S50U]

SV - Alexandros/SV8CYR, Vassilis/SV8CYV, Ilias/SV8FMY and Giorgios/
SV8IJZ will be active as SX8GR from Samos Island (EU-049) for the
Aegean VHF Contest (4-5 July, rules at www.5-9report.gr/).
They will operate SSB and CW on 6 and 2 metres, and on 40 and 80
metres during their nights. QSL direct to SV8FMY. [TNX SV8CYV]

SV - Gabi, HA1YA will be active as J48YA from Zakynthos Island (EU-052)
on 8-21 July, and from Thassos Island (EU-174) from 25 August to 8
September. He will operate on 6, 4 and 2 metres, as well as on the
HF bands. QSL via home call. [TNX DL8EBW and MMMonVHF]

UA - Alex, RA1QY plans to operate as RA1QY/1 from several islands in
Onega Bay, White Sea on 4-11 July. IOTA groups concerned are
EU-147 and EU-153, with Purluda Island (EU-153) as main target.
Details can be found at robinsons.ru/ (click on “News
RRA”). QSL via RA1QY ,direct or bureau. [TNX RA1QY]

YL - Special callsign YL90AIR will be used through 31 December to
celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Latvian Air Forces. QSL via
bureau and eQSL.cc [TNX YL3AD]

PACIFIC TOUR —> Gerben, PG5M reports that the dates for his September
operations from Kiribati and Tuvalu [425DXN 947] have been swapped. The
updated schedule is as follows:
06-07 September Fiji requested call 3D2G
08-14 September Western Kiribati T30G
15-16 September Fiji requested call 3D2G
17-23 September Tuvalu T2G
24-27 September Fiji requested call 3D2G
Gerben will operate CW only. QSL via PG5M, direct or bureau. Updates will
be posted at www.dx.to/ [TNX PG5M]

DX SUMMIT —> In the process of making the DX Summit service more focused
on younger user segments and non-amateur radio population, two features
have been added recently to the Radio Arcala (OH8X) DX Summit portal
(www.dxsummit.fi/). Each spotting and spotted callsign is
automatically linked to qrz.com, providing a more human link to the
personal profiles of people and to their pictures. Additionally, each line
carries the name of the DXCC country spotted.
In a few months time, custom selected filters will be provided to the
public allowing users to receive personalized spots. While initially the
selected spots will be sent to your personal e-mail address, the ultimate
aim is to offer an SMS (short message service) option to DX Summit users.
This service is a non-profit exercise for Radio Arcala, but donations will
be gratefully accepted. A Help Desk for regular users and for S/W
developers is being set up, and support is currently channelled through the
relevant button: donations will be used to help fund exclusively the DX
Summit Help Desk function, and OH8X will send you a Radio Arcala wall
calendar postpaid to those who donate. Support related to the calendar is
limited to the months of July and August 2009. [TNX OH8X]

NCDXF —> The Northern California DX Foundation Board of Directors is
pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Muns, W0YK, as an Advisor to the
NCDXF Board of Directors. Ed’s primary duty, along with Doug Bender, WW6D,
will be working with the NCDXF website (www.ncdxf.org). Since May
2008, NCDXF has provided financial help to 4W6R (Timor Lorosa’e), VK9XWW
(Christmas Island), VK9CJW (Cocos-Keeling), OJ0B (Market Reef), VK9DWX
(Willis Island), A5100A (Bhutan), E44M (Palestine), FW5RE (Wallis &
Fortuna), K5D (Desecheo Island), VK9LA (Lord Howe Island) and S04R (Western
Sahara). Contributions can now easily be made on-line using a SSL secured
web server (www.ncdxf.org/donate). [TNX W0GJ]

QSL 4S7BRG —> The new QSL route for Mario, 4S7BRG is via LZ3HI. Cards can
be requested direct (Emil Stoikov, P.O. Box 8, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria)
or via the bureau.

QSL HQ9R —> It seems that quite a few people are still sending cards for
HQ9R to the former QSL manager (N6FF), who has been a Silent Key since
August 2007. Please note that the correct QSL route is via K5WW. [TNX K5WW]

QSL VK9LA —> “After much haggling with the Australian Customs Department,
we have finally received the QSL cards from Czech Republic”, Bill Horner,
VK4FW says. He had planned to have all direct QSLling done by the end of
June, but this is no longer possible. On 2 July Bill left home for a
two-month family holiday. He processed and mailed as many cards as he could
before leaving, so “many of you will receive your cards within a few days,
but there will be also many that will not”. Please be patient.

QSL GALLERY —> The large collection of QSL cards on Les Nouvelles DX’s
web site has been updated. Twelve different galleries include cards for the
ten Most Wanted DXCC Entities (306 QSLs), the 58 deleted DXCC entities (961
QSLs), obsolete prefixes (2613 QSLs), stations from Magrebh from 1947 to
1962 (315 QSLs), Antarctic bases (768 QSLs) & TAAF (Terres Australes and
Antarctiques Francaises, 248 QSLs), the various French DXCC island Entities
in the Pacific Ocean (251 QSLs) & the Indian Ocean (96 QSLs), pre-1945
countries (631 QSLs), French Departments (535 QSLs) and USA (50 QSLs), plus
a gallery for cards not accepted by DXCC (107 QSLs). Several cards are
still needed and your participation is encouraged - please visit
LesNouvellesdx.fr and send your comments to lesnouvellesdx[kringelis]free[taskas]fr
[TNX F6AJA]

TOP LISTS —> The latest Topband, Topmode and Toplist listings are now
available at www.425dxn.org/awards/toplist/index.html. Please note
that QSOs confirmed through LoTW or included in on-line logs are eligible
for listing. Send send your scores, as well as any request for further
information, to Erminio Pandocchi, I2EOW (i2eow[kringelis]fastwebnet[taskas]it)

VY1JA QRT —> Jay, VY1JA (N8JA) says his work stint in VY0 has concluded,
and he is back home in the Yukon. His last logged QSO was made on 19
October 2008 and he is retiring from amateur radio. His station has been
dismantled, and he is giving/selling everything to “younger Yukon hams”.
Steve, N3SL will continue to keep his logs and answer QSLs, while Akio,
JA3JM handles QSLling for Japan. [TNX N3SL]

WHQS AWARD —> “QTC”, the Polish Amateur Radio Journal, sponsors the 2009
W-HQ-S award for working at least ten HQ stations during the upcoming IARU
HF Contest. Rules and picture of the certificate can be found at
www.skjkc.pl/pga/index.php?go=news&dzial=swiat&id=…… [TNX SP2FAP]

ZK2V —> Chris, ZL1CT reports that, despite “flat” band conditions, he
made 15817 QSOs (including 1279 QSOs on RTTY) 160, 80, 60, 40, 30, 20, 15
and 12 metres during his recent ZK2V DXpedition to Niue
(www.zk2v.com/). Jeff, N8CC was the overall leader with 16
band-slots out of a possible 20. QSL via N3SL, direct or bureau. All QSOs
have been uploaded to LoTW, resulting in more than 2000 QSO matches.

CALL MANAGER CALL MANAGER CALL MANAGER

3D2YA JA1NLX DP3SSKW DK7FK RZ4HZW RX4HJ
3W1M OM3JW E74KC E73Y SN09A SP2ZIE
3Z0FLIS SP8BBK ED5T EA5ELT SN09C SP2ZIE
3Z50KPN SP5ZRW ED9NA EA9GW SN09E SP2ZIE
4L1FL EA7FTR EE1E EA1GFP SN09H SP2ZIE
4L1FP LZ1OT EE5G EB5GG SN09I SP2ZIE
4U1WED 4U1VIC EF1W EA1WS SN09L SP2ZIE
4W6FR VK4FW EF5K EA5KB SN09P SP2ZIE
4X0X 4Z5AX EG8FSA EA8RKL SN09R SP2ZIE
5B4AIF EB7DX EH3AA EA3EVR SN09S SP2ZIE
5J0BV K7BV EI7DAR EI2JD SN09T SP2ZIE
5N9NDP IK5JAN EN300H UR0HA SN0DK SP7PKI
5R8FL G3SWH EN50KSR UT1KY SN0DM/1 SP1BPW
6W1SE JR2KDN EO9P UT5PW SN0HS SP5KP
8Q7LR UA9LP EY8MM K1BV SN0SZ SP1PBW
8Q7QQ HB9QQ GB0RMM G0FYX SN10SKPO SP6ZJP
8R1TO N3DB GB0YG G0RCI SN2009TSR SP2ZIE
9A/OO5S ON4ON GB250RB MM0DHQ SN50ZAGLE SP2ZIE
9A4C 9A7W GB2MOF GM4UYZ SO3BMK JA8BMK
9A800VZ 9A7A GB2NWA G0TOC SP09A SP2ZIE
9A8XA M0XXA GB2OH M0CNP SP09L SP2ZIE
9G1YK PA3ERA GB2RI G3LUW SP09S SP2ZIE
9H3EP IV3EPO GB6WRS M3ZYZ SQ09S SP2ZIE
9J2FM JA4ATV GB70VI G0OOO SV0LR HB9LDR
9K2YM EA5KB HB0/4Z5KJ W0MM SX2MT SV2KBB
A61TT IZ8CLM HF1759BPK SP3PJW SX2TMN SV2GWY
A92C A92GR HG7DANUBE HA7VY SY2O SV2FLQ
AM1A EA1URG HK1RRL EA5KB T88AC JA8BNN
AM1S EA1OS HV0A IK0FVC TM0FDB F6KHS
AO5B EA5BZ IY3GM IW3RUA TM5DUM F5SRH
AO7C EA7HMD IY3MG IZ3DBA TM7RPC F6KJU
AO7K EC7AMT LZ01WFF LZ1ZF TO8YY DH7WW
BV2009WGK BV7GC LZ50BNT LZ1HA TZ6EI W7XU
BX2AAL NI5DX OE100TMW OE1XIC UA0IDZ RW0IZ
C4Z G3SWH OL07RRR OK2RZ UE6III RK6FZ
CN2AB HB9OAB OL50CASTLE OK1KPU US5D UT7DX
CN8ZG EA7FTR ON16FF ON6KN V29JKV W6JKV
CN8ZG EA7FTR ON60ARSG ON7KC V44KAI K2SB
CO6XN N3ZOM OX3YY OZ7YY V6P JH1NBN
CR57FAP CT1REP P40OZ W2OZO VE3FRED VE3NOO
CR6A CT1GFK PA123OLS PE1NCP VK6AU N1DT
CX7CO WB3CDX PP5EG K3IRV VR2009EAG VR2XMT
D2QMN RZ3EC R6SC RW3WWW XV1X OK1DOT
D44TOI HB9BOI RZ1CWC/p RN1CW Z30V DJ0LZ

4U1VIC Amateur Radio Club, Vienna International Centre, P.O. Box 500,
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
DH7WW Ulrich Moeckel, Muldenstr. 1, 08304 Schoenheide, Germany
G0RCI Alan Gibson, 1 Oakleigh Rd, Grantham, NG31 7NN, England
JD1BMM Masafumi Ishihara, 2-305 Loran, 2-5-35 Miyazaki, Chuo-ku, Chiba
260-0806, Japan
JY5CC Abdalla Farmawi, P.O. Box 616, Amman 11118, Jordan
K7BV Dennis R Motschenbacher, 3627D Aspen Valley Way, Santa Ana, CA
92704, USA
N3DB David Craig, 4931 Mariners Drive, Shady Side, MD 20864, USA
TL0A Christian Saint-Arroman, Chemin de Mousteguy, F-64990 Urcuit,
France
VK4FW Bill Horner, P.O. Box 612, Childers 4660, Australia
VQ9LA Larry Arneson, PSC 466 Box 24 (DG-21 Annex 30), FPO AP 96595-0024,
USA
VR2XMT Charlie C.M. Ho, P.O. Box 900, Fanling Post Office, Hong Kong
W7XU Arliss N. Thompson, 45720 268TH St, Parker, SD 57053, USA

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DXNL 1627 - Jun 10, 2009
DX Newsletter

a free and weekly service of
DARC Committee “DX and HF contesting”
(www.darcdxhf.de)

editor: Helmut Schlaffer, DL7MAE
(e-mail: dxnl[kringelis]dxhf[taskas]darc.de)

translation by: Bob, DL7VOA
(e-mail: dl7voa[kringelis]darc[taskas]de)

C2 - NAURU, OC-031
Dani,EA4ATI, momentarily active as 9M2TI from Malaysia will show up as
C21TI from Jun 16-30. Most likely the team will live in the “Od’N Aiwo
Hotel” which was also home for the DXpeditions C21BH, C21SX, C21XF etc.
The local OM Ruben,C21RK, will join the team as well. Activities are
planned on all bands (including 6m and 60m) on following frequencies:
CW - 1825.5, 3505, 7005, 10110, 14025, 18075, 21025, 24895, 28025 kHz
SSB - 1825.5, 3799, 5371.5, 7065, 14195, 18145, 21295, 24945, 28495 kHz
6m - 50115 kHz (CW/SSB).
They will use two radios with power amplifiers, a yagi for 10/15/20m
and several dipoles for the other bands. The QSL manager is EA4ATI.
The corresponding homepage is: c21ti.madrono.net

PY0/F - FERNANDO DE NORONHA, SA-003
ZY0F is the call of the team of Anderson,PY2TNT, Fabio,PY2AAZ/AC2AC,
Alex,PY2WAS, and Bob,N6OX, who are going to become active in SSB and CW
on 10m-160m (incl. 60m) from Fernando de Noronha (SA-003/DIB OC-01)
from Jun 10-15. This DXpedition is sponsored by Spiderbeam.
The QSL manager PY2WAS handles the cards via bureau or direct.

S9 - SAO TOME AND RINCIPE, AF-023
Georg,DK7LX, will be QRV from Sao Tome (AF-023) in CW on 80m-10m
signing S92LX from Jun 13-25. Georg confirms QSLs via bureau, direct
or via e-mail request (after the DXpedition to dk7lx[kringelis]darc[taskas]de).
The logbook will be searchable at: www.logsearch.de

VP2M - MONTSERRAT, NA-103
John,KB4CRT, will activate the volcanic island Montserrat (NA-103) in
CW, SSB and maybe also PSK on HF and 6m signing VP2MRT from Jun 12-19.
John will use a FT-897 with 100 watts and a 3ele yagi for 6m.
QSL via KB4CRT.

VP9 - BERMUDA ISLANDS, NA-005
VP9/KF4VTT has been announced to show up from NA-005 from Jun 11-17.
Activities will take place in SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK on 160m-6m.
QSL via LoTW, bureau or direct to KF4VTT.

YA - AFGHANISTAN
Pascal,F5PTM, is momentarily based in Afghanistan. Nothing is known
about the length of his stay and whether he will able to show up on
the bands.

7P - LESOTHO
Alex,UX4UL (7P8A), and Ivan,UR9IDX (7P8R), are working from the Kingdom
of Lesotho until Jun 15. QSL for 7P8A via UY5ZZ, 7P8R via homecall.

7X - ALGERIA
Members of the Algerian Radio Amateur Association (ARA) and the
Djelfa Radio Club (7X2VFK) will be active from the international
“Algerian Sahara HAM Meeting” (Jun 15-21) working as 7U2ISM in all
modes (including SSTV) on all bands between Jun 16 and Jul 6. Instead
of a QSL card all QSOs with 7U2ISM will be confirmed with a special
award direct via following address: Djaballah Mohamed, PO Box 467,
17000 Djelfa, Algeria. Please do NOT write a callsign on the envelope!

FRANCE, SPECIAL EVENT STATION
TM6SME is another activity to celebrate the 65th anniversary of D-Day.
The activities last until Jun 14 and a special award will be issued
for two contacts on two bands or modes via their QSL manager F6IPS.

GREECE, SPECIAL EVENT STATION
Andreas,SV2JAO, Archelaos,SV2KBB, Kostas,SV2LLB, and Litsa,SW2MIN, will
be QRV as SX2MT from the Royal Tombs Museum in Vergina on Jun 20/21 and
on Jun 27/28. Vergina was the capital of the ancient Kingdom Macedonia.
QSL cards only direct via SV2KBB.

ITALY, SPECIAL EVENT STATION
The special event station IY1NGM in San Remo (www.arisanremo.it)
celebrates the 100th anniversary of the awarding of the Nobel prize in
Physics to Guglielmo Marconi until Dec 31, 2009.

POLAND, SPECIAL EVENT STATION
The members of the Railway Enthusiast Amateur Radio Club (SP8YZZ) are
planning a series of special event operations from Polish National
Parks as part of the World Flora Fauna Award Programme, using the
callsign 3Z8WFF. The first DXpedition will go to the Bieszczadzki Park
Narodowy (SPFF-004) on Jun 11-14. Operators will be the FIRAC members:
Wilhelm,SP8AJC, and Henryk,SP9JPA. QSL via bureau or direct to: SP8AJC,
Wilhelm Wrona, ul. Dworcowa 1a, 38-540 Zagorz, Podkarpackie, Poland.
More information on current and future activities can be found at:
sp9jpa.blogspot.com

THE NETHERLANDS, SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS
Members of the VERON section 54 (PI4ETL) will activate PH100EL between
Jun 18 and Jul 12. This special call celebrates the 100th anniversary
of the first flight of the aviation pioneer Charles count de Lambert.
QSL via PD0PVQ. More information including the special award at:
www.qrz.com/db/PH100EL
—
A fashion fair is taking place in Arnhem and Fred,PA0FAW, activates the
special event station PA09SHAPE. Fred confirms QSLs direct or via buro.

LINKS: Current SOTA activities (mountain summits) are announced at:
www.sotawatch.org
—
Detailed information about current VHF activities can be found on the
VHF DX portal “Make More Miles on VHF” at: www.MMMonVHF.de
—
A logsearch for TM0M is available at: users.belgacom.net/cdxg

UPCOMING CONTESTS
—————–
Jun 13/14: GACW WWSA DX Contest, see gacw.no-ip.org/contest.html
Jun 13: Portugal Day Contest,
see rep.pt/geeklog/article.php?story=20090203150742367

IOTA collected by Fredy,DE0MST (e-mail: iota[kringelis]dxhf[taskas]darc.de)
—-
Island activities:
EU-048, F, Bretagne (Morbihan) Region Group: Francois,F5JNE/P, is QRV from
Belle Ile en Mer (DIFM AT-015) from Jun 16-24. QSL via homecall.

EU-127, DL, Schleswig-Holstein State South West Group: Gerd,DK8NT/p, and
Horst,DL8NBM/p, will activate the island Dune (DID N-15) neighbouring
Helgoland mostly in CW but also in SSB/PSK with 100 watts, wires and
verticals from Jun 11-17. QSLs via homecalls (direct/bureau).

EU-128, DL, Schleswig-Holstein State East Group: Hermann,HB9CRV (CT3FN),
will sign DL/HB9CRV/p from Fehmarn Island from Jun 14-28.
QSL via HB9CRV.

EU-162, R1Z, White Sea Coast Group: Serge,RZ3AMW/1, will show up from
Ryashkov Island between Jun 15 and Jul 2. QSL via homecall.

EU-165, I*0, Sardinia’s Coastal Islands: Massimo,IM0/I0PNM, is active from
San Pietro Island from Jun 8-16. QSL via homecall (direct/bureau).

EU-178, ES0/8, Parnumaa County/Saaremaa Group: Uwe,ES8/DL3BQA, will be QRV
from Kihnu Island from Jun 15-22. QSL via homecall (direct/bureau).

NA-233, KL, Delarof Islands: Several operators (same team like on NA-234)
will sign KL7RRC from Ogliuga Island from Jun 14-19.
See also: http//www.na-234.com (clicken on “NA-233 plans”).
QSLs via AC7DX (via QRZ.com).

SA-071, PY, Ilha da Moela: PR2R is working from here Jun 11-14.
QSL via PY2OP (direct/bureau). See also: www.apre.com.br/moela

Lighthouse activities (WLOTA/ARLHS/ILLW)
—————————————-
CT2FPE POR-141 Jun 13-6
DK8NT/p LH 2130 FED-103 Jun 11-17
DL8NBM/p LH 2130 FED-103 Jun 11-17
ES8/DL8BQA LH 0775 EST-028 Jun 15-22
GB1HI ENG-224 Jul 10-13
IC8AJU LH 2466 ITA-124 resident
IM0/I0PNM LH 2989 SAR-018 Jun 8-16
M1IOS LH 0408 ENG-102 resident
RZ3AMW LH 1803 ERU-272 Jun 15-Jul 2
S92LX LH 1223 SAO-002 Jun 13-27
SX5LA LH 0846 Jun 8-14
VP2MRT LH 1475 Jun 12-19
VP9/W5YDX LH 0201 BER-010 Jun 10-24
ZY0F LH 1208 FDN-001 Jun 10-15

Following lighthouses were added to the WLOTA list lately:

Grotta Island, TF LH 1958 ICE-044 EU-021
Engey Island, TF LH 1960 ICE-035 EU-168
Pormodssker Rock, TF LH 1970 ICE-101
Taska Rock, TF LH 1972
Hoskuldsey Island, TF LH 1973
Ellidaey Island, TF LH 2114 ICE-004 EU-168
Geirfuglasker Island, TF LH 2116 ICE-038 EU-071
Klofningur Island, TF LH 2127 ICE 063 EU-168
Malmey Island, TF LH 2153 ICE-013 EU-168
Hrolfssker Rock, TF LH 2258 ICE-052
Hrisey Island, TF LH 2389 ICE-051 EU-168
Flatey Island, TF LH 2443 ICE-005 EU-168
Lundey Island, TF LH 2496 ICE-095
Manareyjar Island, TF LH 2508 ICE-014 EU-168
Hraunhafnart Island, TF LH 2537 ICE-050
Bjarnarey Island, TF LH 2585 ICE-030 EU-168
Seley Island, TF LH 2688 ICE-022 EU-168
Ketilsfles Island, TF LH 2737 ICE-061
Papey Island, TF LH 2790 ICE-017 EU-168
Hellir Island, TF LH 2795
Hrollaugsey Island, TF LH 2817 ICE-010 EU-168
Faxasker Island, TF LH 3079 ICE-036
Hestan Island, GM LH 1872 SCO-075
Lady Island, GM LH 1881 SCO-117 EU-123
Bute Island, GM LH 1883 SCO-182 EU-123
Gantock Beacon, GM LH 1937 SCO-302
Sgat More, GM LH 1956 SCO-353
Otter Spit, GM LH 1989 SCO-303
Great Cumbrea, GM LH 2087 EU-123
Eilean Glas, GM LH 2089 SCO-069
Sgeir Bhuidhe, GM LH 2113 SCO-360
Na Liathanaich, GM LH 2117 SCO-026
Cairns of Coll, GM LH 2123 SCO-032
An Eirionnaich, GM LH 2194
Ardnamurchan Point, GM LH 2210 SCO-005
Grey Rocks, GM LH 2214 SCO-092
Green Island, GM LH 2229 SCO-091
Eilean Nan Gabhar, GM LH 2241 SCO-070
Na Cuiltean, GM LH 2339 SCO-182
Reaisa An Sruith, GM LH 2384 SCO-180
Eilean A Chuirn, GM LH 2418 SCO-349
Eilean An Naoimh, GM LH 2439 SCO-238
Mull Island, GM LH 2485 EU-008

Bandspots of the last 7 days
—————————-
80m
7P8R 3.503 2243Z via UR9IDX (B)

20m
HB9PJT/C6A 14.160 2212Z via HB9PJT (B)
XE2WWW 14.015 2119Z direct or LoTW

17m
SV5/DJ5AA/p 18.072 1041Z via G0STM (B)

12m
6W1SJ 24.896 1842Z via E73Y (B)

6m
C37NL 50.130 1316Z via C37URA (B)
C4I 50.135 1007Z via LZ2HM (d)
MU0GSY 50.177 0838Z (B)
OY3JE 50.133 1746Z (d), (L), eQSL
SV5/G0STM 50.100 0655Z via G0STM (B)
TN5SN 50.100 1900Z via IZ1BZV (d), (L), eQSL
5N0OCH 50.089 1240Z via DL3OCH (B)
7X2GX 50.168 1848Z (B)

* = new QSL manager
(d) = only direct
(B) = bureau ok
(L) = LoTW

Preview
——-
DATE CALL DXNL

11Jun-14Jun 3Z8WFF 1627 *
Jun 4U1WED 1626
Jul -Dec 4U30VIC 1626
21Mar-24Jul 5N0OCH 1613/1616
-Jun 5X4X 1605
NOW 5Z4/RW1AU 1585
-Sep 6W1SJ 1541
-15Jun 7P8A & 7P8R 1627 *
16Jun-06Jul 7U2ISM 1627 *
16May-20Jul 8J040M.. 1623
15May-15Jun 8N5I 1623
01Jun-15Jun 8Q7CQ 1625
08Jun-25Jun 8Q7TB 1626
-31Dec 9A09P 1615
-31Dec 9A48IFATCA 1609
-31Dec 9A800VZ 1617
NOW 9G5SW 1581
-Mar/10 9J2YO 1614

16Jun-30Jun C21TI 1627 *
01Jun-14Jun C6AMS 1626
11Jun-17Jun DK8NT/p.. 1627 *
14Jun-28Jun DL/HB9CRV/p 1627 *
Feb -2010 DP1POL 1598/1619
-31Dec DR09ANT 1606
Jun &Jul EM15DIG 1626
01Jun-05Jul EN50KSR 1626
15Jun-22Jun ES8/DL3BQA 1627 *
NOW EY8/S57CQ 1579
16Jun-24Jun F5JNE/p 1627 *
09Jul-28Jul FR/Glorioso 1568/1624
04Jun-12Jun FS/K9EL 1626
-30Nov FT5WO 1600/1605

-31Dec GB250RB 1608
04/12/26Jul GB5LB 1626
-16Jun H44MY & H44TO 1625
-31Dec HE8/HB8 1604
01Apr-31Jul HG160FNY.. 1618
-31Dec II2RAI 1609
08Jun-16Jun IM0/I0PNM 1627 *
13Jun-28Jun IY1GMN 1627 *
-31Dec IY7GM 1622
05Jun-15Jun JW/OK1JK.. 1626
09Oct-19Oct K4M (Midway) 1618
06Jun-12Jun KB9BVN/QRP 1626
14Jun-19Jun KL7RRC 1627 *
-31Dec LY1000 1606
-31Dec LZ250BNT 1623
-Nov OD5/W5YFN 1599
-31Dec ON100PES 1622

-03Jul PA09SHAPE 1627 *
05Jun&12Jun PA6JEROEN 1626
Jun &Sep PA750ASN 1613
18Jun-12Jul PH100EL 1627 *
11Jun-14Jun PR2R 1627 *
15Jun-02Jul RZ3AMW/1 1627 *
12Apr-20Jun S21XR 1619/1623
-Apr/10 S79DF 1620
13Jun-25Jun S92LX 1627 *
-12Jun SD1B/7 1622
20-21/27-28Jun SX2MT 1627 *
08Jun-14Jun SX5LA 1626
-17Jun TA0/WA2KBZ 1625
22May-11Jun TK/F5MCC 1624
NOW TL0A 1616
24May-14Jun TM6ACO 1625
-14Jun TM6SME 1627 *
-2011/12 TN5SN 1585/1591
-01Jul TT8CF 1613

-Jan/11 V73NS 1604
Jun VE7IYOA 1626
12Jun-19Jun VP2MRT 1627 *
11Jun-17Jun VP9/KF4VTT 1627 *
10Jun-24Jun VP9/W5YDX 1626
-Dec WA2YUN/KH9 1568
-31Dec Z30MCWG 1612
NOW ZD8DC 1626
16May-19Jun ZK2V 1623
-Sep ZS08TV 1590
10Jun-15Jun ZY0F 1627 *

* = new or updated
.. = and other calls

QSL information
—————
A61BK via NI5DX (B)
AH2Y via HL1IWD (B)
BD4EXL via BG4AHF (B)
BD4QO via BA4EG (B)
BG1VCR (d)
BG1VEA via BG1WYL (d)
BG4BKU via BA4CH (B), eQSL
BG4GFF via BG4AHF(B)
EG4FAS via EA4UV (QSOs from 2009)
EG5FAS via EA5CQ
SV5FRI (d), see also sv5fri.symiakos.gr
TM1EJ via F5YD (B)
TM2RPC via F6BDM
TM6ACO via F6KFI (B)
TM6JUN via F5NKX (B)
TM6SME via F6IPS (B)
UE3VFF via UA3VFS
UE6III via RK6FZ
UE80MC via UA9MC
UE80MD via UA9MD
UE80MT via RA9MC
UE9CRP via RK9CXC
UE9DRP via RV9CQ
UE9FAR via UA9FAR
UE9FAT via RX9FM (B)
UE9FXM via RA9FDR
UK8LA via RW3RN (B)
UN7DA via EA5KB (B)
UN7QF via EX2A (B)
VE3DZ/VP9 via VE3DZ (B)
VK6AA via DL8YR (B)
W2W via K3NEM (B)
YJ0SS via JA7SGV
YP6C via YO6VCB (d)
ZP5KO via PY4KL (B)
ZP5WYC via K2DER (d, no IRCs)
ZP6EM via K2DER (d, no IRCs)
3W3W via OK1DOT (d)
3Z80BEM via SP9ZBC (B)
4X1FQ via AA4V (B)
5Z4/RW1AU via K5XK (B)
6W4/IZ1HKK via IZ1HKK
7P8R via UR9IDX (B)
7U2ISM via 7X2DD (d)
9A/DK2DO via DK2DO
9A/OE3WGC via OE3WGC
9A/OE3ZK via OE3ZK

(d) = only direct
(B) = bureau ok
* = new QSL manager
(L) = Logbook of the World (LotW)

IQ1BD: Associazione Radiaomatori Italiani, Sezione di Vercelli, PO Box 32,
13100 Vercelli, Italy

DL1CW (new address): Arno Polinsky, Gottlob-Grotz-Strasse 24/1,
74321 Bissingen, Germany

TC2009UC: PO Box 73, Karakoy 34421, Istanbul, Turkey

QSLs arrived direct: A61Q (EA7FTR), H40FN (HA8FT), HC2AQ (EA5KB), HL3IUA,
HV50VR (IW0GPN), JD1BMH (JG7PSJ), LX1FX, VK0BP,
K5D (Desecheo, N2OO and GDXF QSL-Service)

QSLs arrived bureau: 4O/ON5JE, CT3/LB4VE/mm, CU3500L (EU-175),D2NX (JH7FQK),
JA1KJW/JD1, SD7M/5 (EU-084,DF9TM), SV9/HB9OAU,
TF/DJ2VO (EU-071), TM0G (EU-048), TM5EL (EU-107),
TO6T (NA-102,F6HMQ), VB2V (VE3TPZ), VU7SJ (DL9GFB),
XU7/UX4UL, ZD7J (DL7UVO), 3B7SP (SP9SX), 3B8/OE3GEA,
5X7FN (DJ5MR), 9A/DJ8QP (EU-170), 9M2SEA (E21EIC)

QSL via LoTW: A7/M0FGA, AP2ARS, AY7X, C6APR, C6DX, C97MR, CT3/DL6RAI,
DT8A, EO12J, HL2FDW, J28OO, KH6ND/KH5, KH6MB, KH6ND,
KP2/K3TRM

Special information about DXCC Card Checking in Friedrichshafen, Germany:

Once again DXCC card checking will be done at Ham Radio Friedrichshafen.
Card checking will occur during Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 26 through
28. Like in previous years they will also check QSL cards for 160m and
deleted entities. The card checker will inform you about the necessary fees.
Payments can be done cash (Euro or US Dollar), with cheque or credit card.

Changes in the 40m bandplan
—————————
The extension of the 40m band up to 7200 kHz was reason for the last IARU
Region 1 Conference to change the band plan as well. The upper limit for the
exclusive CW portion was raised from 7035 to 7040 kHz. Momentarily there are
still many activities below 7040 kHz (e.g. PSK31) according to the old band
plan. The whole portion between 7040 and 7050 kHz is reserved for narrow-
band digital modes with signals with a bandwidth up to 500 Hz but NOT for
SSB contacts. The range from 7050 to 7060 kHz is designated to support all
digital modes with a bandwidth up to 2700 Hz. All SSB operations shall be
relocated to 7060 kHz and up (especially with more digital activities).
A similar situation can be found on other bands as well, like on 80m above
3600 kHz.

Many thanks for contributing to this issue of the DXNL are going to:
Carl Smith (QRZ DX), 425DXNews, OPDX Bulletin, DF6EX (WINQSL), DJ1OJ, DJ5AV,
DJ5MN, DK8JB, DK8NT, DL1SBF, DL2MDZ, DL3BQA, DL3IE, DL6MRS, DL7VOA, DL8NBM,
F5NQL, F6AJA, IK7JWX, NG3K, ON4ZD, PY2WAS, YO6VCB and others

Puslapiai su šiais žodžiais: 10m, 15m, 160m, 20m, 40m, 425DX, 80m, All Band, bureau, contest

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 911
June 8, 2009

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, N2OO, NG3K, N4AA & QRZ DX,
W5UE, KG6D, WA6ITF, WA6TLA, W7TSQ, K8CX, K8YSE, KK0M, A35RK, CT1BOH,
CT1GFK, DK8JB, DL7MAE & The DX News Letter, DX World of Ham Radio Web
Site, F5NQL & UFT, F5PFP, F5PHW, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, IK7JWX,
ON4ZD, JI6KVR & JA IOTA News, Pete’s-DX-Newsdesk, RSGB IOTA Web Site,
SM5LWC, SP5UAF, UT7WZ, VA3RJ & ICPO, VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF), VK4AN,
YT3W and ZL4HU for the following DX information.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 31st-May, through Sunday, 7th-June there were 215 countries
active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4U1I,
4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7P, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K,
9M2, 9M6, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C5, C6,
CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL, DU, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6,
EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FJ, FK, FM, FO,
FR, FS, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H2, H3, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH,
HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J6, JA, JD/m, 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, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ7, PY, PZ, S2,
S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T32, T5, T7, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK,
TL, TN, TR, TU, TY, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK,
VP2V, VP8, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XW, YB, YI, YJ, YK, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU,
YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, ZF, ZK2, 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” (WFWL).

5H, TANZANIA. Frans, PE1ABQ, is expected to be active as 5H1FF from
Stone Town city on the Island of Zanzibar (AF-032). His equipment is
a FT-950 w/100w into 3.5m vertical at 20m A.S.L. No QSNs have been
reported yet. QSL via the address on QRZ.com.

5J0, SAN ANDRES ISLANDS (Update). Dennis, K7BV, will once again return
to San Andres (NA-033) and be active as 5J0BV (not 5J0M as first announced)
between June 18-29th (not June 19th-July 5th). He will again be concentrating
on 6 meter Sporadic Es. HF bands will be activated as well. QSL direct to
K7BV (not W1JJ as first announced) via the QRZ.com address. For more details
and updates, visit the following Web page at:
www.qth.com/k7bv/caribe2009

8R, GUYANA (Update). The 6 Meter Beacon Project, Inc., (HF-50 MHz DX-
pedition between June 16th and July 6th) has announced the callsigns
for their operation to Guyana. According to their Web page the callsigns
are:
8R1DB - Team One: Chris/W3CMP and Dave/N3DB; between June 16-26th
8R1TO - Team Two: Terry/K4RX and Ken/AC4TO; between June 27th-July 6th
QSO information is just “Signal report please, no grid squares!!!!!!”
QSL via N3DB: David Craig, 4931 Mariners Drive, Shady Side, MD 20864
(2.00 USDs & SAE [or equivalent U.S. postage] for outside US; SASE for
U.S. Stations). Bureau QSLs are “OK”, but slow. For updates, visit the
Web page online at: 6meterbeaconproject.org/8R2009.html
Operating frequencies will to be posted soon.

A35, TONGA. Paul, A35RK, continues to be active as A35RK/p from Vava’u
Island (OC-064). He informs OPDX that there is “no definite departure
date.” He has also mentioned that he submitted the April/May A35RK/p
log (OC-064) to Bob, W7TSQ. This log includes activity in the CQ WPX
CW Contest this past weekend. As far as LoTW submissions, Bob, W7TSQ,
informed OPDX that since LoTW does not show/give credit for IOTA, Paul
is combining his /P log with the regular A35RK log as he is still Tonga.
He also mentioned that there is a possibility that some QSOs between
May 20-24th, have an error in the time. Most are probably CW contacts.
Paul also informed us of the problem and states, “There appears to be
a problem with the ‘QSO time’ element in the computer logbook entry.
Some contacts appear to be exactly ‘one hour off’ the actual time of
QSO.” So, anyone with a LoTW problem or needing an IOTA card, showing
OC-064, can contact Bill at: W7TSQ[kringelis]AOL[taskas]COM
He can supply cards that will show the IOTA information if needed. As
usual an SASE/SAE with postage (green stamps) will be answered direct.
Bill states, “Bureau cards will be awhile as I probably will not send
again before fall. LoTW is preferred as it is less work for me!”

ANTARCTICA WEB PAGE (Sites and Sounds). The French Polar Team’s Web site
continues to add a great collection of information and pictures (added with
music) of the many polar stations and sub-Antarctic regions. Check out
the following URLs (recently added FT5YJ–VP8DLM–CE9XX):
* Station Machu Picchu - Ile du Roi George:
french-polar-team.fr/OA_Machu_Picchu_Station_King_……
* Station B - Ile Deception:
www.french-polar-team.fr/VP8_Station_B_Deception_I……
* Station O - Ile Danco:
french-polar-team.fr/VP8_Danco_Station_O_Danco_Isl……
* Station Gabriel Gonzales Videla - Cote Danco:
french-polar-team.fr/CE9_Videla_Station_Antarctica……
* Station Almirante Brown - Cote Danco:
french-polar-team.fr/LU_Almirante_Brown_Station_An……
* Station F Wordie Hut - Ile Winter:
french-polar-team.fr/VP8_Wordie_Hut_Station_F_Wint……
* Port-Charcot - Ile Booth (Wandel):
french-polar-team.fr/FT5Y-P_Port_Charcot_Booth_Isl……
* Station A Port Lockroy - Ile Goudier:
french-polar-team.fr/VP8_Port_Lockroy_Station_A_Go……
* Bahia Dorian Refuge - Ile Wiencke:
french-polar-team.fr/LU_Bahia_Dorian_Refuge_Wienck……
* Station L Damoy Point Hut - Ile Wiencke:
french-polar-team.fr/VP8_Damoy_Point_Hut_Station_L……
* Le voilier l’Ile d’Elle:
french-polar-team.fr/Polar_Ship_L_Ile%20d_Elle.php
* Davis station: www.french-polar-team.fr/VK0_Davis_Station_Antarct……

CT, PORTUGAL (Field Day). The ARVM group will be operating their “Field
Day” for 24 hours beginning at 1200z on Saturday, June 13th. Operations
will be from Montemor Park near the city of Loures. Activity will be on
CW, SSB, RTTY and TVA. For more info, go to:
www.arvm.org/index_fd2009.html

CT, PORTUGAL. Members of the Algarve STAR DX Team will be active as
CT7/CU8AT during “Green Days”, June 13-14th. Operations will be from
“Parque Natural SW Alentejano e Costa Vicentina” which is valid for:
DPRN FF-12 and WFF CTFF-12. Operators mentioned are: Toze/CT1GFK,
Al/CT1GPQ and Mike/CT1IUA. One of the operators (to be decided later),
will be active during the “Portugal Day Contest” on June 13th, from
the same QTH. Look for more details on: algarvedx.com

DAYTON HAMVENTION FCC FORUM (Audio Available Online). Bill Pasternak,
WA6ITF, Producer of ARNewsline, Inc., reports: “To our valued listeners,
In response to a number of requests we have uploaded the entire 71 minute
Dayton Hamvention FCC Forum hosted by Bill Cross, W3TN, and Laura Smith as
an MP3 audio file to our Amateur Radio Newsline website front page. You
can download it by going to www.arnewsline.org, then scroll down
to “Click HERE to download the entire 70 minute Dayton Hamvention FCC
Forum” and follow your normal download and save procedure for your web
browser. This recording was made using a Senheisser microphone at the
speakers podium connected to an M-Audio Microtrack II professional digital
audio recorder. Audio processing and conversion to MP3 was accomplished
using Goldwave Editor Ver 5.52. We believe you will find the audio quality
superior to various other recordings of this important forum available
at various Web sites across cyberspace. We hope that you will find it of
value.”

DXCC NEWS………………………….
* Bill Moore, NC1L, Awards Branch Manager reports that the following
operation is approved for DXCC credit: HZ1EA - Saudi Arabia
If you have had this operation rejected in a recent submission, please
send a note to dxcc[kringelis]arrl[taskas]org to be placed on the list for an update.
Also, once completed, if you have an account in LoTW, the update will
be posted to your account.

* 2008 ARRL DXCC YEARBOOK. Bill Moore, NC1L, announced this past week on
June 2nd: “The 2008 DXCC yearbooks have arrived from the printer. The
ARRL mail room will prepare them for shipping and they should start
going out the middle of next week. You will receive the free copy if:
* A submission was received during the 2008 calendar year.
* If you did not make a submission during the calendar year, but you
were “current” on the DXCC Honor Roll for this period. (329 current
DXCC entities).
ARRL Membership is also required for the free edition. Copies are
available for purchase for 7.00 USDs (USA) and 11.00 USDs (Non-USA).
This fee includes postage.”

* DXCC CARD CHECKING at the 2009 “ Ham Radio” in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Please read the complete details on how to prepare your cards and forms
at: www.arrl.org/blog/Century%20Club%20Awards

EM0, UKRAINE (URFF Special Event). Members of the Lviv Branch of the
Ukrainian Amateur Radio League (UARL), UR4WWE, will activate the special
callsign EM0WFF from Roztochchia Nature Reserve (URFF-020, URDA LV-32)
between June 12-14th. QSL via UT7WZ, by the bureau or direct. Information
on the “W-UR-FF” Award can be found at:
www.islands.org.ua/wurff/index_e.html

FO, FRENCH POLYNESIA. Phil, F5PHW, informs OPDX that he will be in Tahiti
for two years starting August 2009. Activity will be on CW/RTTY and SSB
(sometimes) on 80-10 meters. For the moment, his callsign will be FO/F5PHW.
Phil is trying and hoping to get a FO5 callsign, but he has to negotiate
it with local authorities when he is in Tahiti. Phil will be in a small
house very close to the airport. He will operate with 100 watts into a HF6
and dipole, but hopes, if possible put up a 3 elements beam in the garden.
QSL will be OK via LoTW. QSL are also “OK” via F8BPN, by the bureau or
direct. More information is available on: f5phw.chez.com

FP, ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON. Operators Eric/KV1J and Tom/W8TOM will be
active as FP/KV1J from Miquelon (NA-032) during the CQWW DX SSB Contest
(October 24-25th) as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via KV1J, direct, by the
Bureau or LoTW. Operators will be there between October 20-27th. Activity
outside of the contest will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and
PSK31, generally on the highest frequency band that is open (no permission
for 60M). Visit Eric’s Web page at: www.kv1j.com/fp/october09.html

H4, SOLOMON ISLANDS (Rare IOTA). Operators Mike/KM9D (H44MY) and Jan/KF4TUG
(H44TO) are now active as H44MY from Stirling Island (OC-162) for about
a week. Mike was heard this past weekend on 40/20 meters CW. Jan was
heard on 20/17 meters SSB. QSL via OM2SA.

IOTA NEWS……………………
AS-017. Operators Mitsu/7N4AGB, Hase/JK1EBA, Shoji/JJ1JGI, JA1XEQ and
Nakayama/JA1KJW will be active as homecall/6 from Tokashiki
Island, Okinawa Prefecture, between July 7-10th. Activity
will be on 160-6 meters, but mainly on the lower bands using
CW and SSB. QSL via their home callsign, direct or by the
bureau.

AS-047. Operators Mitsu/7N4AGB, Hase/JK1EBA, Shoji/JJ1JGI, JA1XEQ and
Nakayama/JA1KJW will be active as homecall/6 from Daito Island,
Okinawa Prefecture, between June 25th and July 5th. Activity
will be on 160-6 meters, but mainly on the lower bands using
CW and SSB. QSL via their home callsign, direct or by the
bureau.

AS-117. Operators JJ2JQF and JH9UYZ will be active as homecall/0 from
Awa Island, Niigata Prefecture, between June 26-30th. Activity
will be on 160m through 70cm using CW, SSB, AM, FM, RTTY and
Satellite (1200 MHz). QSL via their home callsigns, direct or
by the Bureau.

EU-005. Members of the Bittern DX Group will once again be active as
G2B from the cliff tops in the village of Trimingham, Norfolk,
East of England region (WLOTA 1841) for the RSGB IOTA Contest
(July 25-26th). QSL via M0CNP, direct or by the Bureau.

EU-042. Harald, DF6BL, will be active as homecall/p from Langeness
Island (N-19 for the German Islands Award, WLOTA 1245) between
July 6-13th. Activity will be on all bands and modes. QSL via
his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

EU-067. Operators Elizabeth/K4KTG, Michael/KC6ZUS and Jonathan/KI4UOU
will be active as SV/K4KTG from Thira Island [aka Santorini]
(GIOTA SAS-102, MIA MG-125, WLOTA 0658), June 15-30th. QSL via
K4KTG.

EU-095. Operators Robert/F5HTR and Roger/F5LKW will be active as
homecall/p from Riou Island (DIFM ME-006) on June 8th. They
will travelling by kayak and will be active as QRP on 7032
kHz. QSL via their home callsigns, direct or by the Bureau.

EU-120. Members of the Wakefield and District Radio Society will be
active as GB1HI from Holy Island [aka Lindisfarne] (WAB NU14,
ARLHS ENG-224, TWLHD WLH G-011) off the Northumbrian coast,
July 10-13th. QSL via M3ZYZ, direct, by the Bureau or E-mail
QSL requests (Bureau). More details are available on QRZ.com.

EU-122. Members of Kilmarnock and Loudoun ARC will be active as GI0ADX
from Rathlin Island (WLOTA 0039), Northern Ireland, in the
RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). Operators mentioned are:
Allan/GM3OZB, Barry/GM3YEH, Steve/GM4OSS, John/GM0DJG and
Gordon/MM0BIM. QSL via MM0DHQ, by the Bureau is preferred.

EU-127. Operators Gerd/DK8NT and Horst/DL8NBM will be active as
homecall/p from a smaller neighbor island called “the Dune”,
Helgoland Island (German Island Award # N-15), between June
11-17th. They state that their activity will be “something
between a vacation-style and a ’serious’ DXpedition”. Operations
will be mainly on CW, but some SSB or PSK. Using only 100
watts, they will experiment with simple wire antennas: A
triple leg for 30m and up, a 40/80m double dipole for Europe,
and a 40m (and maybe 80m) vertical for DX. QSL via their
home callsigns, by the bureau or direct (no e-QSL).

EU-145. Nuno, CT2FPE, will be active as homecall/p from Barreta Island
on June 13th between the hours of 1000-1900z. Activity is also
valid for: ARLHS POR-141, Fa-14, Ai-003, DPRN FF-07, CTFF-07,
DMP-0805, FAR-05, DMA-FARO and Day of Portugal Contest. QSL
via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

EU-165. Massimo, I0PNM, will be active as IM0/I0PNM from San Pietro
Island (IIA CI-007, MIA MIS-050, WLOTA 2989), June 8-16th.
Activity will be mainly PSK31 on 20 and 40 meters. QSL via
his home callsign.

NA-027. George, WW4GA, will be active as WW4GA/VO1 from Newfoundland
(CISA NF-001) between June 17th and July 9th. Activity will
be on all bands and modes. QSL direct only to WW4GA.

NA-067. Rick, N5EYT, is expected to be active from Cape Hatteras
(USI NC005S, WLOTA 3913) in Salvo, NC, no earlier than 2000z,
June 7th and will finish no later than 1200z, June 15th. His
activity will only be 20 meters PSK31 with a dipole (trying
out his new Small Wonder Labs PSK-20). Rick mentions that he
will be operating at a beach house on the west side of island.
This is actually a vacation/wedding trip where his daughter’s
wedding will take place on June 13th, so most of his operating
will be limited to earlier in the week. QSL via N5EYT, by the
Bureau, direct or LoTW.

NA-079. Operators Bill/WD2E, Dave/KI4KQU and Paul/AA2C will be active
as WD2E/4 from the Dry Tortugas Islands (WLOTA 0274) between
June 24th and July 1st. Activity will be on all bands and modes.
QSL via WD2E.

NA-112. Brian, KB9BVN, will be active from Bird Island (USI NC-012S,
WW Loc. FM03RU, Brunswick County) on Sunset Beach, North
Carolina, between now and June 12th. Activity will be QRP on
40 and 20 meters using CW only. His equipment is a Elecraft
KX-1 and PAC-12 portable vertical antenna. He will QSL all
contacts and states eQSLs are available if that is what you
prefer. His son Andy, N9AWM, will be with him as well.

NA-142. Jim, AD5ZA, will be active as homecall/4 from Santa Rosa Island
(USI FL-003S), Florida, on August 1st. Activity will be on 20
and 15 meters using PSK31. This activation is for PODXS 070
Club. QSL via his home callsign, direct only.

J2, DJIBOUTI. Once again members of the F6KOP Provins Club and Clipperton
DX Club are planning a major operation this time to Djibouti in 2010.
The callsign announced is J20C. More details are forthcoming.

IY7, ITALY (Special Event). Alfredo, IK7JWX, is now active as IY7NGM
(and possibly as IY7NGM/p) through December 31st. Activity is to celebrate
100th anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi receiving the Nobel Prize in 1909.
Activity will be on all HF bands and 6 meters using all modes. Alfredo
was heard this past week on 40 meters CW and 20 meters RTTY/PSK31. QSL
via IK7JWX.

K8CX’s 2009 DAYTON HAMVENTION PHOTO GALLERY. Tom’s, K8CX, 2009 Dayton
Photo Gallery is now up at: hamgallery.com/dayton2009/
This is Tom’s 13th consecutive year for the gallery, and it contains 293
photos taken at Crowne Plaza at various events and hospitality suites.

LIGHTHOUSE ACTIVITY AND NEWS………………..
Operators Gabriel/LU5FZ and Juan Carlos/LU9DO will be active as CX/LU9DO
from Punta del Este Lighthouse (URU-008) in Uruguay during the Inter-
national Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (ILLW), August 15-16th.

Look for La Cana Lighthouse (WLOTA 2802, Loc. FK68MK) in Guanica,
Puerto Rico, to be on the air as K4G during the WLOTA Contest (July
4-5th). Activity will be on CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via WP3MW.

MAJOR PACIFIC DXPEDITIONS (Update). After his recent trip from the Pacific,
Team leader, Hrane/YT1AD confirms that an international team of 14
individuals are organizing DXpeditions for amateur radio activity from
Tokelau (ZK3), Canton Island (T31 - Central Kiribati) and Wallis Island
(FW) over 22 days next year (in 2010). The tentative schedule is as
follows:
September 25-29th - Traveling by boat from Fiji (3D2) to Samoa (KH8)
September 29th - Loading in Apia; departing Apia to Fakaofo Atoll
in the Republic of Tokelau Island group
September 30th - Arriving Fakaofo Atoll
October 1-3rd - Activity on the air from Tokelau
October 3rd - Afternoon departure from Fakaofo Atoll to the
Island of Canton (Central Kiribati)
October 4th - Traveling to Canton Island
October 5th - Arriving at Canton Island
October 6-10th - Activity on the air from Canton Island
October 10th - Afternoon activity/departure from Canton Island
October 12th - Arriving at Wallis Island (FW)
October 14th - Departure from Wallis Island
October 16th - Arriving at Fiji Islands
More information will be forthcoming.

PA09, NETHERLANDS (Special Event). Fred, PA0FAW, will activate special
event station PA09SHAPE between June 6th and July 3rd. Activity is to
celebrate Mode Biennale, fashion month in Arnhem. QSL via PA0FAW, direct
or by the Bureau. SWL cards welcome.

PORTUGUESE PREFIX CHANGES. The Portuguese local regulatory agency for
the amateur radio service (Anacom) has published new legislation. There
is a part in the legislation that will impact the callsign structure
of Portuguese (Portugal, Madeira and the Azores) callsigns. As of June
1st, the following will be the prefix blocks allocated to each area:
Each area will have four blocks (old calls under old legislation,
new calls under new legislation, club calls and special calls)

Portugal Madeira
——– ——-
Block 1 - CT1, CT2, CT4, CT5 Block 1 - CT3
Block 2 - CR7, CS7, CT7 Block 2 - CR9, CS9, CT9
Block 3 - CQ0, CS5 Block 3 - CQ2, CS3
Block 4 - CQ7, CR5, CR6, CS2 Block 4 - CQ3, CQ9, CR3

Azores
——
Block 1 - CU1, CU2, CU3, CU4, CU5, CU6, CU7, CU8, CU9, CU0
Block 2 - CR8, CS8, CT8
Block 3 - CQ1, CS4
Block 4 - CQ8, CR1, CR2

ADDED NOTES:
Callsigns from block 1. (CT1, CT2, CT4, CT5. CT3, CU#) will no longer
be issued. Current hams will keep these calls if they like or submit
to a new exam to have the new prefixes (CR, CS, CT, 7,8,or 9).

New hams will have block 2 and will be issued prefixes according to
category. Category 1 will have CT 7, 8 or 9, category 2 will have
CS 7, 8 or 9, and category 3 will have CR# 7, 8 or 9.

Club stations will have call in block 3 (CQ0, CS5, CQ2, CS3, CQ1, CS4).

Special occasion and contest calls will have block 4 (CQ7, CR5, CR6,
CS2, CQ3, CQ9, CR3, CQ8, CR1, CR2).

SPECIAL NOTE FOR CONTESTERS:
Portugal - No new prefixes. Several lost.
Madeira - One new prefix (CQ2).
Azores - New prefixes (CR8, CS8, CT8, CQ1, CS4, CQ8, CR1, CR2).

For more info, see: www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=944999

PACIFIC TOUR. Karl, DL2FAG, is going on another “holiday-DXpedition”,
this time to the Pacific and plans to operate from three locations later
in the year. His tentative schedule and callsigns are as follows:
Island of Niue - He will operate as ZK2DL from Namukulu, between October
19th and November 7th. Activity will be holiday style
on 80-10 meters, mainly on RTTY, PSK and SSB. IOTA is:
OC-040. QSL via DL2FAG.

New Zealand - Karl states he will operate sporadically from the South
Island of New Zealand, as ZL4/DL2FAG between November
8-18th. Activity will be on 40-10 meters, mainly on RTTY,
PSK and SSB. QSL via DL2FAG.

Western Samoa - Karl will end his trip as 5W0KH from Upolu between
November 18-30th. Again, activity will be on 80-10
meters, mainly on RTTY, PSK and SSB. QSL via DL2FAG.

Karl states that he will be operating from all locations on the usual
DX frequencies. Watch Karl’s Web page for possible updates, and he will
have a log search on the site (not sure if it will be active during his
operations). His Web page is at: www.qsl.net/dl2fag

QSL INFO AND NEWS…………………
With all the changes going on in the postal systems, it is time to
check out Bill’s, W9OL, great IRC Chart Web page. It is a great place
to see who takes IRCs, green stamps and who does not. Give it a look
at: www.qsl.net/w9ol/IRC_Chart.htm

K5D QSL STATUS: QSL Manager Bob, N2OO, reported on June 2nd, the
following update:
“OQRS - We finished OQRS requests received through about May 4th.. We
will resume OQRS QSL processing again shortly, and we will post the
dates on the QSL Information link found at the K5D Web site www.k5d.us
when we do resume. OQRS continues to be available for QSL requests.
Info for OQRS can also be found on the QSL Information link.

DIRECT MAIL: We are now focusing on the direct mail in the same order
as the mail was received. We are answering donors first just to be
fair to those who added a little something with their QSL. We also
TRY to catch notes that tell us that you contributed in advance of the
operation, but we don’t always catch those notes. If we miss yours,
we apologize. The DIRECT MAIL processing trudges forward. So, we
appreciate everyone’s patience. I continue to do the log processing
after which the QSLs will be mailed gradually by members of my QSL
processing team. We are not doing larger bulk mailings in order to
keep the cards flowing into the mail. It will surely be a few months
before we can become current. It’s hard to get ahead when you are
still receiving some 50 pieces of mail on average every day.

As of June 2nd we have confirmed 26,353 QSOs.

LoTW UPDATE: After careful consideration, and cautious investigation
into the LoTW process, I have decided that we will be able to upload
CONFIRMED QSOs ONLY to LoTW. This will be done in larger sized batches
as time allows while we continue to process QSLs. When the first batch
is uploaded, I will post the information on the QSL Information link
found at the K5D Web site www.k5d.us. I expect to do it within the next
week. QRX

In the past, we just uploaded to LoTW one time about one year after the
DXpedition. This was done for obvious reasons. Now that I have become
familiar with how to do partial log uploads to LoTW, we should be able
to satisfy those who want their QSOs in LoTW. By only uploading confirmed
QSOs (in batches), we think that this is a fair compromise that is a
win/win for everyone involved. We are considering other options for the
“next one”. But for THIS one, this is what we will be doing. We will
upload the balance of the full log in early 2010.

I ask you all to be patient! Since cards are going out in the mail
frequently and in much smaller batches, you can expect to hear of people
getting their cards continuously. Be assured that we are continuing the
QSL operation on a daily basis. It is just going to take time.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE QSL MANAGER ABOUT QSL ISSUES. IF YOU DO, YOU
WILL ONLY BE REFERRED TO THE K5D WEB PAGE FOR CURRENT QSL STATUS. WHEN
THINGS CALM DOWN, I WILL BE HAPPY TO ADDRESS ANY CONCERNS. QRX. Visit
www.k5d.us for all information!”
73 Bob Schenck, N2OO QSL Manager K5D Desecheo 2009

1652 INFO. Over the past weekend (June 5-7th), special callsigns were
active on several different bands that were good towards the “Roskilde
1658 Award”. For information on the callsigns, and upcoming operations
(times and frequencies), please look at the activities calendar on
the award Web site at: www.sk7bq.com/roskilde

QSL for OZ5FYN will be sent for all QSOs via the EDR bureau. This
was a special event station active for the annual Summer Rally at
Egeskov Slot (Castle) on June 7th. OZ5FYN grid locator was JO55FE,
and the island reference number is EU-172. There is no Danish CASOTA
reference number (for the first Castle activation).

NEW QSL MANAGER. Randy, W5UE, is now the new QSL manager for 9V1YC,
9V9HQ and N1YC/VK9X. After many years of excellent service as James’
QSL Manager, Joe, N5ID, is handing over duties to Randy in order to
recuperate after an extended illness in hospital. W5UE has all the
logs, blank cards and pending QSL requests for all of James’ callsigns,
so feel free to check his Web site for periodic updates and status of
QSL requests at: w5ue.net/qsl-w5ue.html

ADDED NOTE. Randy, W5UE, states, “It was brought to my attention that
many QSL Manager Data Bases still contain entries for some of James’
old calls to N5ID. Both Joe and James indicate a request hasn’t been
received for any of these for years, but we will continue to honor
any requests that may be needed in the future… so, please update
your QSL Manager Data Bases for any of the following calls from N5ID
to W5UE: 9V0YC, 9V8YC, KB1CM/VR2, KB1CM/VS6, KB1CM/ZS, KH8/KB1CM,
VR2/KB1CM and VS6/KB1CM. Please bear in mind all of these logs are on
paper only and will require extra processing time since I’ll probably
have to manually print cards as well.”

NOT THE QSL MANAGER. Don, N1DG, reports that he is NOT the QSL Manager
for A71A. QSL A71A via A71AN ONLY.

R1FJT QSL STATUS. Jack, RW0BB (ex-R1FJT), reports that new QSL cards
are being printed and you will have to wait until he receives them.

TM0M LOG ONLINE. Logs for the recent operation TM0M from Molene Island
(EU-065), May 23-30th, now available at: users.belgacom.net/cdxg

QSLS VIA LOTW: 9M6XRO, A61AD, A61X, A61AO, D44TXI, LY8O, LY9Y, OH0Z,
S58MU, T33C, TN5SN, TR8CA, UN6J, UT7UJ, VK9GMW, XE1EE, YL7X, YW4D,
ZF1A and ZK2V

QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 4S7DA, 4U1UN, 5H1X, 5H3RK, 5K0T, 5N/LZ1QK,
7Q7VB, 7X0RY, 8Q7SC, 9J2FM, 9J2VB, 9K2YM, 9U0VB, A71MA, A92GR, BG4TRF,
BH4QAK, C91FC, CU3AD, CW6V, D2BB, D20VB, D60VB, DV5PO, E71DX, EA8BMG,
EA9CF, EA9PY, EL2AR, FM5BH, GJ0KYZ, GT4BRS, GT6BRS, H40FN, HI9/EA3BT,
HI9/EA3WL, HP1AC, HV50VR, JH9FNB, K3J, K5D, KG4AS, KH6BB, KP2/K3TEJ,
KP4KE, LX8RTTY, LX9SW, PY0FF, R1ANB, R1ANC, R1ANP, T32YY, T33ZZ, T8CW,
T8NF, T88CI, TO5A, TR8CA, UK9AA, UN7BEW, V63PR, VK7ZE, VK0BP, VP5DF,
VP8/LZ1UQ, VP8DLJ, VP8YLI, XE2HWB/XF1, YB2ECG, Z36A and Z36W

QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: BY4AEE, BA4ALC, BA4CH, BD4AHW, BD4ALC/4,
BA4DJ, BD4DM, BD7BW, BD7YK, BT4ECNU50, BY4BHK, BY4CA, BY4HAM, CE0Y/SM6CUK,
CT1DWT, CT1HIX, DL2ARD, E20WXA, EM10U, EM5HQ, FK/JK1FNL, FO5RU, HA800NAR,
HB9LH, IB0CW, IK0FMB, IK1JIM, IM0S, LA6KOA, LN3C, LZ130JA, MM/DH5JBR/P,
OE8XHQ, OH0/OH2DZ, OH60BH, OY/DL6RAI, R450WA, RA3CM, RA3XEV, RU3FF,
SY8DX, TM0C, TM2RWC, UE3FFF/3, UE9WFJ, UN8LW, UT4EK, UT5UGR, VA7AAW,
VP2MPL and ZL1BOS

SILENT KEY. Ken Holdom, ZL4HU, informs OPDX that Russell Baird, or Russ
as he was commonly known, ZL4DJ, became a Silent Key (SK) on the evening of
June 4th. He was a well-known DXer and fellow Ham Radio enthusiast. OPDX
and its readers would like to send out our deepest sympathy to the family
and friends of ZL4DJ. Messages can be sent to: The Baird Family,
87 Ventry Street, Alexandra, Central Otago, New Zealand. ADDED NOTE:
Ken Holdom, ZL4HU, states: “WE don’t have an E-mail address for messages
at this time, but I am more than willing to receive messages and personally
hand them to the family.

SP50, POLAND (Special Event). Memebers of the SP DX Club (The Long
Distance Radio Communication Club of Poland) have activated the special
event station SP50DXC through June 30th, to celebrating 50th anniversary
of the SP DX Club. The station is expected to be active on all bands/modes.
Operators mentioned are: Andrzej/SP7ASZ, Jerzy/SP7CVW, Krzysztof/SP7IIT,
Pawel/SP7LFT and Jerzy/SP7TF. QSL via SP7DQR. All QSOs will be uploaded
to LoTW. SP50DXC will also be active again later in the year at the end
September during their annual meeting of the SP DX Club.

SPECIAL EVENT (13 Colonies “On the Air”). Look for special event stations
from all the thirteen 1776 original colonies to be on the air between
1300z, July 1st and 0400z July 5th. A full color certificate printed on
heavy card stock or parchment paper (with a map and the state flags of
all the 1776 colony states) will be available to each station who works
one or more or ALL of the special event stations. The thirteen 1776
original colonies (their special event callsign) are: CT (K2D), DE (K2E),
GA (K2G), MA (K2H), MD (K2F), NC (K2J), NJ (K2I), NH (K2K), NY (K2A), RI
(K2C), PA (K2M), SC (K2L) and VA (K2C). Activity will be on all bands
(except 60m and the 30/17/12m). The Colony stations will be operating on
or near the “13″ of each band (Eg. 14213, 14313, 7213, et.). Also, 2
meters and 6 meters simplex frequencies are encouraged. For this event 2
meter repeater contacts WILL be allowed. For more details and picture of
the certificate, please visit their Web page at:
home.comcast.net/~dzabawa/ThirteenColonies.htm
Each station is to send a contact log stating the Date, UTC, Band, and
callsign of each contact, along with your QSL card and 4.00 USDs (check,
Money Order or Cash - to help defray printing costs). NO SASE required.
They will furnish postage, certificate and 9″x12″ envelope. No QSL cards
will be issued - just the certificate. All award requests and payment
are to be sent and made out to the KU2US-Award Manager. Address and Log
Forms are available at the above Web site. Those stations submitting
contacts for ALL thirteen colonies will have their certificate marked
with a “Clean Sweep” in recognition of their efforts.

T30, WESTERN KIRIBATI. David, N1EMC (ex-ZK2DF), is expected to be active
from here as T30DX. Complete details are forthcoming. Stay tuned.

TO4G, GLORIOSO ISLAND (Update). Didier, F5OGL, announced this past week
as indicated several weeks ago, no civilian will be included in the crew
which is going to Gloriosos, next month. He states, “It had been confirmed
that it will be first a military mission. Nothing was possible to do to
make changes in this Forces Authorities decision.” He also announced the
final crew/operators list: Yves Michel/F5PRU, Jean Marc/F5RQQ, Freddy/
F5IRO, Philippe/F4EGS and Sylvain/F5TLN. Didier thanks the F6KOP Provins
ARC for the loan of three stations to be active on the air and a fourth
that will be set up and could be used on no particular modes or bands.
Didier ends his press release by saying, “Mission permitting, the crew
will appear in the two major July contests, the IARU HF and the RSGB
IOTA. Know that the crew, instead of maintenance jobs, has another
assistance mission by the Armies Information and Public Relation group
which will go to Glorioso along with us. This group is composed of an
Officer, a director and a cameraman. The callsign is not known yet, but
it is expected in the next days.” More information is forthcoming. Look
for updates on their Web page at: glorieuses2008.free.fr

VK, AUSTRALIA (4 LETTER SUFFIX). Eddie, VK4AN, (Father of VK4FRAJ) reports:
“There is still much reluctance and confusion amongst contesters regarding
VK 4-letter suffix calls… especially in CW contests! My son is probably
the ONLY VK with a 4-letter suffix that operates on CW, and is VERY
frustrated when contesters keep asking if his call is 2-letters or
3-letters… and one even accused him of being ‘a commercial station’
and refused to work him! 4-letter suffixes are issued to ‘Foundation-class’
hams (similar to the US novice-class). ALL Foundation class suffixes begin
with an ‘F’ plus 3 more letters. They have a maximum of 10-watts power on
80-40-15-10m CW-SSB only and must use commercially made equipment. My son’s
call is VK4FRAJ. He really enjoys CW but is ready to stop contesting due
to the frustration of others NOT knowing that Australia issues 4-letter
suffixes!! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD THAT VK issues 4-LETTER SUFFIXES… and
that the only one that we know of that is on CW is VK4FRAJ (not VK4FJ,
not VK4RAJ, not VK4FRA, not VK4FR, not VK4FRJ… etc…). ‘Raj’ said he
would appreciate it if contesters would listen for his QRP CW signal and
to please realize that he has a 4-letter suffix (VK4FRAJ).”

VP2M, MONTSERRAT. Bill, W5SJ, will be active from here possibly as VP2MSJ
(TBA), July 14-21st. Activity will be on 80m, 60m and 6 meters using CW,
SSB and possibly JST. However, he will concentrate on the CQWW VHF Contest
(July 18-19th) on 6 meters. His equipment is an ICOM 7000, w/250 watts,
into a 5 element yagi (for 6m) and a Carolina Windom (for 80/60m). QSL
via his home callsign direct with current IRC or SASE.

ZY0, FERNANDO DE NORONHA. Just a reminder that operators Anderson/PY2TNT,
Fabio/PY2AAZ/AC2AC, Alex/PY2WAS and Bob/N6OX will be active as ZY0F from
Fernando de Noronha Island (SA-003), from June 10-15th. Activity will be
on 160-10 meters including 60/30/17/12 meters (60m under temporary licensed
granted by the Brazilian Government) using CW and SSB. QSL via PY2WAS, by
the bureau or direct. This DXpedition is sponsored by Spiderbeam Antennas.
Also, see ZY0F on QRZ.com.

Puslapiai su šiais žodžiais: 10m, 160m, 20m, 40m, 425 DX, 50 mhz, 70cm, 80m, All Band, bureau