The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 476 BID: $OPDX.476 September 11, 2000 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio
Online at 440-237-8208 28.8k-1200 Baud 8/N/1
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern
Ohio DX Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, WF1N,
KF2TI, WB2YQH/WB2RAJ & The 59(9) DX Report, W3UR & The
Daily DX, N4AA & QRZ DX, NH6YK, NI6T, K7BV, WC7N, K8YSE,
9M2TO, DJ5AV & DX News Letter, DJ7ZG, DK9IP, G3NOM, G3VMW,
G3XTT, G4ZVJ, JF1OCQ, JH8KYU, LU1BCE, PA5ET, PB7CW, PY2YP,
SP3GTS, T93Y, VK4AAR, VK8NSB and 9A4NA for the following DX
information.
3A, MONACO. "The 59(9) DX Report"
states to look for Willi, DJ7RJ, to be active from October
1-20th, as 3A/DJ7RJ. Activity will include Topband operations
(1832 kHz). QSL via homecall.
3V8, TUNISIA. Hans/DF2UU and Win/DK9IP were
operating from the club station 3V8BB over the past weekend to
participate in the Worked All Europe SSB Contest (WAE).
Reportedly their operation started on September 6th and is to
last until September 13th (early morning UTC). Look for them on
the following suggested frequncies: 28443, 21243, 14243, 7043 and
3743 kHz. They plan to concentrate on CW/RTTY/PSK31 and
12m/17m/160m after the contest. IMPORTANT: QSL only for QSOs on
September 6th through September 13th (2000) via DK9IP (Bureau is
preferred!!!). All QSOs will be confirmed via bureau after their
return. For direct QSL request use DK9IP's new address: Winfried
Kriegl, Schoellbronner Str. 72, 76199 Karlsruhe, GERMANY.
4W, EAST TIMOR. Erkki, OH2BF, is active as
4W/OH2BF and is currently working for the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Dili for a few months. He
has been active on 17 and 12 meters CW between 1130 and 1500z.
However, we have not seen any QSNs since the tragedy of Pero,
9A4SP (see "Sad Note" below). QSL via OH2IC. Also,
according "The Daily DX", Jose, CT1FKN, who has been in
Dili since August 15th working in the Portuguese Army for the
United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor
(UNTAET), is expected to be active soon as 4W6FK. He is expected
to be there until February 2001. ADDED NOTE: The 4W/K7BV Web site
for the upcoming operation has been updated: http://www.qth.com/k7bv/timor/.
5A, LIBYA. Abubaker, 5A1A, reports that
during the month of September he will be active with the special
callsign 5A31 on the air on all bands. This special is to
celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Lybian revolution. QSL via
a registered mail, Abubaker Alzway, Box 74421, Tripoli, Libya.
9G, GHANA (5V, Togo?). Andy, G4ZVJ, will be
in Ghana and Togo between September 9-21st. Expect some CW
activity from 9G5VJ and *possibly* from 5V7VJ. QSL via G4ZVJ:
Andy Chadwick, Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK, HG4 1UA. His Web site
is: http://www.g4zvj.demon.co.uk.
9M2, WEST MALAYSIA. Tex, 9M2TO, informs OPDX
that he will now be active in the RTTY contest as a Single OP/All
band entry on 40 meters (7040 +/-) and 20-10 meters (+/- 105 kHz
up from band edge). QSLs will be sent out automatically 100%
through the JARL bureau.
A5, BHUTAN. The Clipperton DX Club DXpedition
is active as A52FH until September 14th. Most of their activity
has been on 20 meters CW/SSB with activity also on 30/17/15/10
meters. QSL via F8RZ. ADDED NOTE: "QRZ DX" reports that
Peter, ON6TT, will be joining the team in Thimphu. There was no
indication when and how long.
C9, MOZAMBIQUE (possibly, 3DA and V5). The
"DX News Letter" reports that Reinhard, DL6DQW, will be
active again as C91RF from Maputo now through September 23rd. He
will also try to be activate a new IOTA from September 15-18th
from Ile Mocambique (AF-new). He will be running an IC-706 MKII
with a wire antenna and a 6 element 6m yagi on all bands. He is
still trying to get a 3DA licence for September 23-28th and will
then be active from Namibia until October 8th. QSLs via bureau to
DL6DQW or direct with SAE and 2 USDs or 2 IRCs.
CARIBBEAN TOUR 2000 WRAP-UP (V2-VP2M-8P).
Rob, PA5ET, reports that the Low Land DX-pedition Team (LLDXT)
returned tired back in Holland on the afternoon of September 5th,
from the Caribbean Tour 2000. He mentions that their operation
was a great success with a total of 31915 QSOs made from
Anguilla, 1351 QSOs from Montserrat (which was an unplanned
activity of 1-5 days) and 31108 QSOs from Barbados which makes a
grand total of 64,374 QSOs in almost 4 weeks time. They were
active 24 hours a day with 2 stations, which was a hard job with
4 people. The Tour's Web-site was visited 5000 times during the
tour and contains on-line logs, a tour diary and even real audio
files of pile-ups, pictures of the islands, locations and many
more details. More information will be added the coming days at: http://www.qsl.net/lldxt/v2_8p_2000/index.html.
They will have 3 full color QSLs printed and sent out as soon as
possible. For the QSL Manager's databases: V26EA, V26ET, V26FM,
V26WP, VP2MPA, 8P9JR, 8P9JS, 8P9JT and 8P9JU all are via PA5ET's
address: Rob Snieder, Van Leeuwenstraat 137, 2273 VS Voorburg,
Holland.
D6, COMOROS. The Five Star DXers Association,
closely linked to CDXC (Chiltern DX Club) and the UK DX
Foundation, are pleased to announce a three week DXpedition as
D68C between February 6-26th using a Titanex Vertical and RX
antennas for 160 meters. This will be an all mode and all band
operation with 6 stations active. The multi-national group is
looking for sponsors to help cover the high cost of this
operation. More details are forthcoming. For more information,
contact Don Field, G3XTT via E-mail at: g3xtt@lineone.net. OPDX
InterNet Subscribers will receive the complete press release as
an additional bulletin.
E44, PALESTINE. Ten Japanese operators led by
Yoshi, JA1UT, are planning a goodwill trip to Gaza, Palestine,
from September 21st. If they are fortunate to be granted a
licence, they plan to operate up to Sunday, September 24th,
mainly on RTTY, 30m CW and 6m (50.115MHz) beacon). Their
callsigns will be assigned by E44 plus individual callsigns. QSLs
will be handled by each operator.
FO0, FRENCH POLYNESIA. By the time you read
this, James, K9KUZ, should be active as FO0KUZ from Bora Bora
(IOTA OC-067) until September 13th before he moves on to Moorea
Island (IOTA OC-046), September 14-15th. Suggested frequencies
are: 14200, 21250, and 28400 kHz.
HELP WANTED (Medical). The Kingman Reef
DXpedition needs a medical professional on the team. The team
anticipates the usual bumps and coral scrapes, heat exhaustion
and tropical fungi, but the possibility of an accident, requiring
more than basic first aid makes inclusion of a medical person a
necessity for them. They will consider physicians, emergency
medical technicians (paramedics), and registered nurses. Good
interpersonal skills are critical; good operating skills--on one
or more modes--will be a plus. The succesful applicant must
commit to the October 15th to November 5th DXpedition timeframe,
travel to and from Honolulu at his or her own expense, and
contribute 2500 USD for his or her personal participation in the
adventure. The payback will be participation in a major
DXpedition to a rare and difficult DXCC counter. Please reply to
Garry, NI6T via E-mail at: ni6t@intuitive.com.
IOTA NEWS...
NA-NEW. With the recent reorganization
of the IOTA Directory, the Appledore Island, one of the
Isles of Shoals in the New Hampshire Group, qualifies as
a NEW ONE. Tony/WF1N and Lou/W1DIG will be on the island
September 15th, starting around 1900z Friday and ending
about 1200z Monday. Operations will be on 20, 17, 15 and
10 meters on/near the usual IOTA frequencies +/-, SSB,
with a tribander and amp. They will also be on 40 meters
(7260+/-) at the top of the hour as long as necessary
each hour for close in ops. QSL direct (SASE, PSE) or
Bureau via home calls. Appledore Island is 3 points for
the IOTA 2000. Any questions, E-mail Tony at: megahertz260@mindspring.com.
OC-185/OC-198. Stuart, VK8NSB, informs
OPDX that he is about to start planning for 2 more IOTA
DXpeditions on 2 rare VK8 Islands for early 2001, but he
would first like to know if any amateurs intend to
activate OC-185 and OC-198 IOTA Reference Numbers. Stuart
states, "My reason for asking is, two amateurs in
1999 went to one of my planned DXpeditions a few months
before my team did even after I had invited them 6 months
before the activation to join the Team. They knew that we
had planned & spent $$ for the DXpedition ... I do
not want to spend thousands of dollars and months of
planning and getting special permits just to stay on
these rare islands to have others go to these 2 rare IOTA
Groups one month before my Team does. If you plan on
doing a Dxpedition to one or both of these groups within
the next 12 months could you please inform me ASAP ....
If I start to plan these two rare IOTAs and Amateurs know
that these islands are going to be activated by my Team
but decide to go one month before us anyway, both
DXpeditions will be cancelled ...." Stuart's E-mail
address is: vk8nsb@octa4.net.au.
OC-234. Browse Island Update. Alan,
VK4AAR, informed OPDX late Sunday that he "regrets
to announce that the 'Timor Sea DX Group' (VK6BM) were
unable to refloat the catamaran "Tearaway" on
either of the two tides to date. It now seems certain
that it will not be possible to go to Cassini either
unless some miracle happens. They are waiting for me to
make further arrangements with the West Australian Water
Police and the Royal Australian Navy vessel HMAS
"Geelong" that is in the vicinity. The guys are
well and have sufficient food and water for quite a
while. They may even continue making QSOs from Browse
rather than twiddle their thumbs. Now is that not true
dedication under the circum- stances? I'll keep you
posted." No other releases have been received since
Sunday.
JT, MONGOLIA. By the time you read this, Jay,
W8JAY, should have started his short operation as JT1FCB which
will last until September 14th. Activity will be on RTTY and
possibly PSK31. QSL direct via W8JAY.
KH0, MARIANA ISLANDS. Hidetoshi, JH8KYU,
plans to operate as KH0/JH8KYU again from Saipan Island. He had
operated there in the last CQ WPX SSB Contest. His next operation
will be on September 23-24th. The main purpose of the next visit
is to take part in the CQ/RJ WW RTTY Contest from Saipan. He will
enter in the low power all band category. The location will be
the rental shack managed by Yaesu at Mariana Resort Hotel. The
equipment will be FT1000MP with a home brew modem into Force12 C4
beam.
KH4, MIDWAY ISLAND. Hiro/JF1OCQ and
Takeshi/JE1RXJ will be active as W1VX/KH4 and NB6A/KH4,
respectively, from September 22-24th. They will be active on 80-6
meters using CW and SSB. They plan to oparate a beacon on 50.115
MHz all times. QSL to W1VX/KH4 via JF1OCQ, NB6A/KH4 via JE1RXJ.
NH4, MIDWAY ISLAND. Ted, NH6YK, will be
active again as NH4/NH6YK starting next weekend between September
17-21st. Although he has to do some work on the island, it looks
like he will have some spare time to operate from the station
there. The station is currently running a 100 watts into a G5RV,
Force 12 C3, Long dipole and Vertical antennas as needed. Due to
the quickness/shortness of the trip, it will be a phone operation
potentially from 160-6 meters depending on the propagation. He
states that he will take a printout of RS12/13 passes for Mode K.
Ted will be looking par- ticularly for: South Dakota (his last
for WAS), stations to fill up the DXCC count, anyone on 6 meters
and everybody else (Europe when there is an opening, etc.). QSL
via the bureau or direct.
PACIFIC TOUR (YJ/Vanuatu and A35/Tonga).
Babs/DL7AFS and Lothar/DJ7ZG will be active as YJ0AYL and YJ0AZG,
respectively, from Vanuatu, September 30th through October 19th.
They will then go to Tonga after October 21st (length of stay was
not mentioned) and be active. Their bands of activity were not
mentioned but they plan to be active on SSB/RTTY/PSK31 and some
CW. QSL via DL7AFS. For more information, go to the Web page: http://www.qsl.net/dl7afs/.
The log search feature of the SV9/K7BV
website apparently has not been operating for some time.
Dennis, K7BV, apologizes; it is again up and functional
at: http://www.qth.com/k7bv/crete/.
During August 21-28th, the Radio Club
Kennermerland, PI4RCK, was active with the special event
callsign PA6Y. This station was to celebrate the sail
2000 event in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. If you have
worked PA6Y, and you like awards, you can get this
special full color "Sail 2000 IJmuiden Award"
by sending 5 USDs or 7 IRC's to: Radio Club Kennemerland
PI4RCK, Westerduinweg 9, NL 1976 BV IJmuiden, The
Netherlands.
NOT THE MANAGER! OPDX has been informed
that OH7XM is not the QSL Manager for TU2MA. Send your
cards direct to TU2MA; he will QSL 100% at: Michel Toure
Vakaba, Box 520, Abidjan 01, Ivory Coast. However, if you
have problems getting cards from TU2MA; Arno, OH7XM, may
be able to help you (CQWWDXCW-91 for TU2MA QSL via now
OH3JF).
SAD NOTE. It is with great sadness to
report that amateur radio operator Pero Simundza, 9A4SP
(aka 4W6SP, T98P, ZA/9A4SP), was one of three UNHCR
workers that were brutally killed on September 5th in,
Atambua, West Timor, Indonesia. Pero worked for the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
since 1992. He was very active with the UNHCR. According
to his friends/colleagues he was "based in Metkovic,
Croatia, during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina helping
with humanitarian aid efforts. He was later based at the
UNHCR office in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and
worked there with the Bosnian callsign T98P. Before he
joined UNHCR in West Timor earlier this year, Pero spent
few months in Albania helping UNHCR Operations during the
Kosovo crisis." He was also one of the first
operators to be active from East Timor and gave a new one
for some of you as 4W6SP. At this time, OPDX would like
to send out our condolences to his family and friends.
Also, during these hard moments for his family, all
working colleagues and friends are asking you to enter a
few words in an online condolence book available at: http://www.qsl.net/9a4sp/
(which later will be handed to his family). More
information will be sent to all OPDX InterNet Subscribers
as an additional bulletin.
SPECIAL EVENT. Special event station from
Poland, 3Z0MM, is again active until November 30th, to celebrate
the millennium of the historical meeting of Polish King Chrobry
with German Emperor Otton III in Szprotawa. QSL via bureau or
direct to SP3JHY: Jerzy Ryks, os.B.Chrobrego 3/IV/7, 67-300
Szprotawa, Poland.
TK, CORSICA. "The 59(9) DX Report"
states to look for GBQV, F6BQV, F5TFP and possibly others to be
active from here September 22-30th. No callsigns were given.
VK0, MACQUARIE ISLAND. Alan's, VK0MM, Web
page states that the supply vessel "Polar Bird" is due
at Macquarie Island on November 7th for the annual resupply of
the station and departs for Casey Station (Wilkes Land,
Antarctica) on November 12th. The ANARE 2000 and ANARE 2001 crews
will change over during this time. Ths ship is due back in
Hobart, Australia prior to Christmas. Therefore, VK0MM will be
permanently QRT as of November 12th. There is no licenced
operator in the Macquarie Island Australian National Antarctic
Research Expedition (ANARE) 2001 crew. Alan does mention that
there may be a minor operation as VK0LD from the Casey Station.
His Web page also mentions that he will mainly operate on CW on
30 and 20 meters. There MAY be some SSB. For up-to-date
information and Alan's schedule, check the Web page: http://www.geocities.com/vk0ld/1.html.
ZD9, TRISTAN DA CUNHA. Bob, G3ZEM, is now
active from here mainly on CW 20/15/10 meters, but has been heard
on SSB. There will also be some 30 meters operation when Bob has
a chance to fix the vertical at Andy's, ZD9BV, QTH were he is
operating from. On a sad note for low banders, the Titanex
vertical didn't get unloaded from the ship. However, Bob states
that he will use a 100 ft. tower at the nearby ZD9 Coastal
Station and will try to set up something this past weekend for
the low bands. He will be here until September 24th. QSL via
K4CIA. Logs are available on log at: http://dxtechnology.com/zd9zm/.
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