The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 509 BID: $OPDX.509 April 30, 2001 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio
Online at 440-237-8208 28.8k-1200 Baud 8/N/1
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern
Ohio DX Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K &
the AR TelNet Clusters Network, N2OO, N3SL, W3HC, W3UR & The
Daily DX, K4JZ, N4AA & QRZ DX, N4GN, W4WX, AC6WO, K6KM, K7BV,
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Letter, DF6QN, DK8LV, DL7IO, DL7VOA, F5NOD, F5NQL, F5UJK &
WLH Board, HB9DLE, HL1IWD, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News,
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VE3BX, VU3DMP, VU2SBJ and YS1RR for the following DX information.
"SO MUCH ACTIVITY NO - ROOM TO REPORT ALL OF IT!..... de
Tedd KB8NW"
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DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the
AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 22/April, through
Sunday, 29/April there were 231 countries active. Countries
available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4S, 4U1U, 4X,
5A, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G,
9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A9, AP,
BV, BY, C3, C6, C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4,
DL, DU, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX,
EY, EZ, F, FG, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FO/a, FR, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ,
GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HI, HK, HK0/a, HK0/m, HL, HP,
HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5, J6, J7, J8, JA, JD/m, JT, JW, JX,
JY, K, KH0, KH2, KH4, KH6, KH8, 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, PY0F, PZ, R1FJ, S2, S5, S7, S9, SM, SP, SU, SV, SV5,
SV9, T7, T8, T9, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TR, TT, TU, TX0, UA,
UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9C,
VK9M, VK9N, VP2E, VP2V, VP5, VP6, VP8, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XT,
XU, XX9, XZ, YB, YI, YK, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB,
ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, ZK1/s, ZL, ZP, ZS. There were 39 CQ Zones
available during the past week. CQ Zones that were not active
are: 2. There were 55 ITU Zones available during the past week.
ITU Zones that were not active are: 3, 4, 9, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24,
25, 26, 31, 34, 35, 43, 58, 59, 69, 70, 71, 72, 74.
* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain
"Pirate/SLIM" operations. As always, you never know -
"Work First Worry Later" (WFWL). OPDX InterNet
Subscribers will receive an additional bulletin (due to its size)
with a complete breakdown and "DXCC/Entities Chart of
Activity".
3B6RF THE AGALEGA DXPEDITION (Update). As
this was being written, the 3B6RF team is heading to Agalega and
plans to arrive around May 2nd or 3rd. The team will start
operating 10 or 12 hours after landing and stay active until the
16th or 17th of May. From a press release by Steve, N3SL, the
advance team for 3B6RF had been on 3B8 for a week where they
obtained the license and landing permit, and purchased the
perishable supplies and arranged final transportation. The
remaining crew should have been in 3B8-land by Saturday, April
28th. Their flight arrangements now calls for travel to 3B6 via
S7, and they expect to be on the air by May 3rd, and to begin the
tear down process on May 16th. They will not begin operations
until all 6 stations are assembled, which includes the massive
array of antennas. Once they start, they will be on all bands,
160-6 plus satellite, and all modes (CW, SSB, RTTY/PSK, FM, and
SSTV). Their team of 21 members, many of whom gave you 3B7, is
giving concentrated effort to North America, with extra attention
to the low bands. Unfortunately, they do not share common
darkness past the Midwest, so pray hard to the 160 gods! There
may be times they have 2 or even 3 stations on 160 simultaneously
if conditions warrant. They fully expect to finish with 100,000+
QSOs, approximately 65,000 on CW and at least 2,500 on RTTY/PSK.
The digital modes will commence on day 1, but with times limited
to 1 hour/continent until the CW pile-ups are worked down a bit.
Then more effort will be placed on digital. PSK31 will be a bit
unique, as they are using software capable of decoding multiple
signals simultaneously. They will listen both up and down 1+ kHz,
allowing them to work someone "up 1" while already
decoding the next station "down 1" and vice versa,
keeping the rates as high as possible. Standard DX frequencies
will be used, and they will always work split. The entire band
plan is spelled out on their web page. A color QSL is planned, so
QSLing will not begin for some time after the expedition is over.
North American (Canada, U.S., and Mexico) QSLs go via Kimberly
Larson, the daughter of N3SL, at N3SL's CBA: 22 N Hidden Acres
Drive, Sioux City, IA, 51108. All other QSLs via HB9AGH. As
usual, the bureau will be used for cards received via the bureau
or without sufficient return postage. Their web page gratefully
acknowledges all of their sponsors and contributors to date. Each
team member has put forth a minimum of 6000 USD toward this
effort, but with the change in travel plans via S7, significant,
unexpected expenses have been incurred, and further
assistance/donations will be greatly appreciated. Information and
feedback during the expedition should be sent via their American
pilot station: Bill Avery, K6GNX, at "bavery@telemetry.com".
They especially want feedback from the western half of the U.S.,
where 3B6 is needed most. Online logs will be updated daily
during the expedition. For more info and daily news, check out
the 3B6RF Web page at: http://www.agalega2000.ch.
3D2/R, ROTUMA. Katsumi, JA1NVF, is now active
as 3D2NV/R. His length of stay is unknown at this time. He has
been very active on 20/17/15/12/10 meters SSB and FM 10 meters.
QSL via home callsign.
4N8, KOSOVO, YUGOSLAVIA. Boyan, LZ1BJ, was
signing 4N8/LZ1BJ from Pristina this past week. Activity seems to
be on 40-10 meters CW/SSB. QSL via his home callsign.
8Q, MALDIVES. Only a few more days to work
Peter, HA2SX, as 8Q7KK. He will go QRT on May 4th. His activity
has been mainly on CW. Check 3504, 7005, 10107, 14003, 18080 and
21005 kHz. QSL via HA2SX.
9A, CROATIA (Lighthouse Operation). Franjo,
9A2MF, has started operation from the Croatian lighthouse
Savudrija. Franjo is a lighthouse keeper who has been in service
for the past 20 years, and stationed on many Croatian
lighthouses. Currently, he is stationed on the SAVUDRIJA, where
he will be for the next several years. He has already erected an
antenna on the lighthouse building. The "Lighthouse
Savudrija" is valid for Croatian Light House Award.
Savudrija is a CLH-73. Hams interested in the Croatian Light
House Award can get all the details on the following Web page at:
http://www.qsl.net/9a7k.
C6A, BAHAMAS. Bill, W4WX, will be operating
from the Treasure Cay, Bahamas, May 7-14th, as W4WX/C6A. He will
be active on RTTY and some SSB on the WARC bands. QSL via home
call.
CS, PORTUGAL. Operators CT1EPS, CT1ETX,
CT1END, CT1AHU, EA7KW and EA7AH will be active from "Point
of Sagres" (locator IM56MX) as CS0RCL/p, June 2-3rd. This
operation is valid for the "Castles and Forts Portuguese
Award", reference numbers: DCFP (F-054), DMP (815) and DFP
(FAL-02). Their activity will be on HF, 6 meters, 2 meters and
23cm. Skeds can be made for 6/2 meters and 23cm via E-mail
through CT1EPS at: ct1eps@netc.pt.
QSL via bureau or direct to CT1EPS.
CW, URUGUAY. Jorge, CX6VM, reports that he
will be active in the next CQ WPX CW Contest as CW6V. He will be
operating as a Single Operator/ All Bands/ Tribander / Single
elements category (SOAB TS). Jorge will be mostly on 10/15/20/40
meters due to the difficultly of getting 6 point QSOs on the
others low bands. QSL to his QSL Manager W3HNK: Joseph Arcure
Jr., P.O.Box 73, Edgemont PA 19028, USA
EAST TIMOR VIDEO. Dennis/K7BV and Dick/N6FF
have announced that a 32 minute video titled, 4W/K7BV 4W/N6FF
Timor Lorosae DXpedition - "Memories Beyond the
Pileups", is now available in VHS 1/2" tape format
(standard USA) or on a CD for 15USD + 5USD handling (USA via
Priority Mail). They will also make the video available in PAL
format if there is sufficient interest. If interested, contact
K7BV, and he will forward all inquires on to the proper people.
Please send inquiries via E-mail to: k7bv@aol.com. Or by (snail) mail
to: Dennis Motschenbacher, K7BV, 4357 Appollonio Way, Washoe
Valley, NV 89704.
FP, ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON ISLANDS.
Wendell, K4JZ, has announced what he calls "The Poor Boy
DX-Pedition". From June 14-18th, Wendell will be operating
from FP-land using the callsign FP/K4JZ. His operations will be
on 40-10 meters SSB. QSL To K4JZ with SASE. This is a one man
operation, and any donations will be appreciated.
HC8, GALAPAGOS ISLAND. Operators Robert/N5KO,
Charles/W6OAT, Ken/K6TA, Kay/K6KO, Jon/N0JK and George/K5PI will
activate HC8N in the CQ WPX CW Contest as a Multi-Multi catagory.
QSL via AA5BT.
HK0, MALPELO. Pedro, HK3JJH/HK0, continues to
be active. This will be the last week to work him. Activity will
end May 7th. QSL Manager Carl, N4AA, reports he will NOT have
cards/logs until mid-May after Pedro returns home. He estimates
that it will be at least June before everything is in place to
start answering the hundreds of requests pouring in. PLEASE READ
SPECIAL NOTE under "QSL INFO AND NEWS...."
HV, VATICAN. Look for HV5PUK to be active
from the Vatican City on May 3rd, as usual during the "V
Lateran Journey". Operations will be on HF, 6 and 2 meters
starting around 0800z. QSL to Luca, IW0DJB, the QSL Manager of
HV5PUL.
IOTA NEWS...
AS-NEW. Lee, HL1IWD, informs OPDX that
the Korea DX Club regrets to say that their scheduled
(May 5-6th) operation for the Kangwondo Province has been
cancelled. They could not get the landing permission from
government's Ministry of Defence. He states that a few
years ago, a North Korean submarine was wrecked and
captured near where they were going to operate. After
that, the military's HQ has been sensitive to island
landing, especially overnight stays. Also, they do not
understand about ham radio and IOTAs! They will try to
find another way.
AS-056. Joe, JA4PXE/6, will be active
from Danjo Island starting around 2200z on May 4th,
ending May 6th at 2200z. He will be operating on 14260
and 21260 kHz +/- QRM, and 50.145 MHz. QSL via JA4PXE.
AS-096. Chetan, VU3DMP, from Mangalore
(West coast of Southern India) and Srikanth, VU2SBJ from
Manipal, informs OPDX that a team of Indian operators
will be activating St. Mary's Island from May 5-7th. The
un-inhabited, bare and very small St. Mary's Island is
located in the Udupi district in the state of Karnataka.
The permission from the government, WPC (Wireless
Planning & Coordination) has already been granted for
this operation. WX permitting, they intend to run 3
stations active on most bands most of the time with about
12 operators. The stations will be active on CW and
Phone. The 12 operators that were mentioned are: VU2MHC
(Manipal Club Callsign), VU2SBJ, VU3DMP, VU2MTT, VU2RDQ,
VU2PAI, VU2NJN VU2RDJ (YL), VU2HEG, VU2RCT, VU2JIX,
VU2GPH and VU2JRO. Their activity will be on 80-10 meters
with Yagis, Verticals etc..., on CW and SSB with three
station active continuously. There is a web page with
more information about the operations on: http://www.vuiota.com.
QSLing will be handled individually for each callsigns,
direct (S.A.S.E) (Qrz.com, vuiota.com) or via Bureau is
OK. Bureau requests can be sent to: qsl@vuiota.com.
EU-048. Francois, F2GL, will be active
from Houat Island now through May 6th. Operations will be
on CW/SSB, 80-10 meters (including the WARC bands). QSL
to F2GL, direct or via bureau.
EU-130. Andy/IV3SKB and Mauro/IV3HAX
will be active from Martignano Island (IIA-UD-005), May
1-7th. Activity will be 40-10 meters, including the WARC
bands, on CW/SSB. QSL via IV3HAX.
EU-136. Dusan, S52DG, will be active as
9A/S52DG/P from Krk Island (CI-046 - Croatian Island
Award), now through May 1st. His activity will be 80-10
meters. QSL via CBA or bureau.
J5, GUINEA-BISSAU. Baldur, DJ6SI, and others
have activated the callsign J5X now through May 11th. Their
activity will be on 160-6 meters on SSB, CW, RTTY, FSK, SSTV. QSL
CW/SSB to DJ6SI. QSL RTTY, FSK, SSTV to DL1QW.
JW, SVALBARD (Update/Rare IOTA).
"DXpedition Artic 2001" will take place during June
1-9th, from Prins Karls Forland Island (Polpynten Area) which has
the rare IOTA EU-063 (Spitsbergen's Coastal Islands). The
callsign will be JW0PK. The team operators are as follows:
DL5NAM/Christoph, ES1CH/Aleksei, F5PBL/Claude, I2ADN/Angelo,
IK2XDE/Andrea, IK2XDF/Giampaoalo, IK4MED/Dario,
LA3OHA/JW3OHA/Terje, LA8AV/JW8AV/Egil, ON4AMX/Marc,
S57FYL/Aleksandra, S53AC/Atila, SP5DRH/Jacek, SP5LCC/Witold,
US0VA/Igor (Doctor of the team), XE1BEF/Hector and others
(members of logistic & security). They plan to operate on all
bands and modes on the following suggested frequencies:
There will be activity on the satellites/RTTY/PSK31. They will
try 6 meters 24 hours a day. They will try the lower bands, but
they will have daylight during the operation, so low bands QSO
will be difficult. They are looking for sponsors or support, so
if you want send them a contributions, you can use this address:
DXPEDITION ORG., P.O. Box 584, 9171 Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Islands, (Norway). QSL Manager is SP5DRH, QSL via the bureau is
ok. If you prefer a direct QSL from SP5DRH, send it to: Mr. Jacek
Kubiak, P.O.Box 4, 00-957 Warszawa - Poland. For more info,
please send E-mail to them at: dxpedition2000@dxpedition.org.
Their Web Page is at: http://www.dxpedition.org.
KH1, BAKER AND HOWLAND ISLANDS. Raymundo,
YS1RR, announced this past weekend that the same team which was
active from Conway Reef 2001, is planning a DXpedition to Baker
and Howland Islands at the end of the year. The expect it to take
place during the months of September/October 2001, with
alternative schedule for the months of February/March 2002. The
leader of DXpedition will be Hrane, YT1AD. More datails and plans
are forthcoming soon.
LU, SOUTH ORKNEY ISLAND. A station signing
LU1ZA from here was active for about an hour on April 21st on
28325 kHz on SSB. His activity started about 1830z, and the
operator could not speak English. It is unknown how long he will
be there. If anyone knows more information about this
operator/station, please pass it on to OPDX. There are many who
need this station as a new one.
NEW DXER IN THE FAMILY? The DX team of
Holger/DL7IO and Birgit/DL7IQ added an addition to the family on
Sunday, April 22nd. NODXA's friend Holger informs OPDX that the
mother Birgit and new daughter Xenia are fine. Xenia weighted in
at 3590g and her length was 51 cm. She has long black hair (like
her sister Saskia had). Congratulations to both Birgit and
Holger! By the way, the first pictures of the new arrival are
available at the following Web link: http://www.ea8.de/xenia.html.
QSL INFO AND NEWS...
IMPORTANT NOTICE. Carl, N4AA, editor of
QRZ DX and QSL Manager for Pedro, HK3JJH/HK0, reports
that he has just learned that the FCC made an error in
his zip code when they processed a change of address
several months ago and he never noticed their mistake.
The post office brought this to his attention when all
the mail started coming in for HK3JJH/HK0. Please help
and spread the word that the correct address for N4AA is:
Carl Smith, PO Box 249, Leicester, NC 28748-0249
Mac, W3HC, has informed OPDX that he is
now the QSL Manager for EP3SP.
Gil, F5NOD, reports that Eric, F5SIH
(ex-FO0BOG), states that the QSL cards are printed, and
the first package of QSL should be in the mail as of this
past weekend.
FR/T QSL STATUS. Gil, F5NOD, reports
that 1000 QSLs are still in the hands of Larry F5PYI,
(QSL receieved in August/September). Larry is back at
home and they will mail them very soon. They have sent
about 8000 QSLs out, but they are still working on the
QSLing and there is about 1000 QSL cards yet to go. Gil
states the following:
"PLEASE, Do not resend QSL request !! (save
your green stamps)
I WILL INFORM YOU WHEN ALL QSL WILL BE SENT !! AFTER
THAT YOU CAN RESEND REQUESTS .. FOR LOST MAIL etc... ...
We will start Bureau QSLing after all direct QSLs are
sent - DO NOT SEND ME (or to Erwann F6JJX) E-mail
"Did you received my QSL ?" >> We really
don't know!
DON'T FORGET to put with your request , postage
contribution and SAE (SELF ADRESSED Envelop) many of you
forgot the SAE!!! ... Also don't forget to write your
country on the SAE!! Many of you forgot it too ... That's
the major reason for lost mail."
QSL K5K STATUS. The 425 DX News reports
that Tom, N4XP, is processing and mailing QSLs daily. He
started six weeks ago, but the queue was over 30,000, so
it will take a while.
R2/DK8LV STATUS. Stephan, DK8LV, reports
that all cards received have not been answered yet. The
reason for this is that after his stay in Kaliningrad
last year, friends in UA2-land ordered the QSL cards by
UA3AA in Moscow. He received the package with the cards
last December, but they were all printed with the wrong
callsign (R2/DL8LV!). So, Stephan had to order new cards
again, but they have not arrived yet - shipment date was
February 22nd (!!). He states that he will wait until the
end of April, and if the cards are not received by then,
he will look for a new printer. Stephan will answer all
cards as soon as they are ready from the printer.
QSLs for TA0/IT9YRE/p and TA0/IT9WDY/p
go to IT9YRE either direct (Ferdinando Rubino, P.O. Box
30, 96012 Avola - SR, Italy) or through the ARI bureau.
The team of operators that were active
from Enewetak as V73E are back on Kwajalein as this
bulletin was being prepared. They made about 18,000 QSOs.
QSL via WF5T. A Web site has been set up for this
operation at: http://www.sixmeters.com/v73e.
Bill, K6KM, reports that all direct QSLs
for VK9NOO and VK9NNN have been answered. No bureau cards
have been received yet. He mentions that about 5% of the
cards had the wrong date. NONE had time off by more than
five minutes. Bill states, "Apparently many ops
don't know that U. S. postage to almost anywhere is now
80 cents. Many cards had 60 cent stamps. Correct U. S.
postage is best, 1 USD is almost as good, IRCs are a pain
but they work (only 1 required). Envelopes with peel-off
stickies are GREAT! Thanks to those who sent them!"
Bob Schenck, N2OO/9M6OO/V85OO, announced
the formation of "The QSL Manager's Society".
This will be a web based "organization" that
will act as a "point of contact" for quality
QSL managers, and for DXpeditions or DX stations looking
for one. It will also provide a central source of
information useful to any QSL manager. Please visit the
web page at: http://www.qsl.net/qslmanagers.
SAD NOTE. Bob Schenck, N2OO/9M6OO/V85OO,
sadly reported this week the passing of H.G. Hassan,
V85HG (aka V8HG). Hassan was always a strong and steady
voice for Ham Radio in Brunei. He will be sorely missed.
Bob mentions that a nice photo of Hassan can be found on
the Buckmaster callsign server at the web site: http://buck.com/cgi-bin/do_hamcallexe
(enter V85HG). OPDX and the DX community send out our
deepest sympathy to the family and friends.
SPECIAL EVENT. During the celebration of the
56th Anniversary of the end World War II, the members of the
"Michurinsk Contest Groupe" will activate the special
event stations RP3RST, RP3RTG, RP3RTK and RP3RZK between May
5-9th and May 12-13th (including the "ARI DX" and
"CQ-M" contests). If you make contacts with these
stations (CIS stations - 15 QSOs, EU stations - 10 QSOs, DX
stations - 5 QSOs; dupes are valid on different bands or modes)
you will receive a "MCG-medal" trophy free of charge
(please, send only 2 IRCs for postal expenses). QSLs for all
these stations are via RN3RQ (direct, bureau or E-mail requests
for bureau cards is OK): Jack Yatskiv, P.O.Box 30, Michurinsk
393760, Russia. His E-mail address is: mcg@pub.tmb.ru. All QSL requests
for the 2000 year activity were sent via the bureau.
"THE MOBILE DXER" (New Book). Dave,
AC6WO, has informed OPDX that he has written a new book for
"The Mobile DXer". This book is the "First and
Only" book devoted entirely to Mobile Dxing. "The
Mobile DXer" will be introduced to the Amateur Radio
community by CQ Publications next month at Dayton. If you are
interested in Mobile DXing and are going to Dayton, stop by the
CQ Booth and take a peek at "The Mobile DXer".
TK, CORSICA (IOTA Activity). Pierre/F5MOG and
Jean-Pierre/F1AHO, will be active from North Corsica (EU-014,
DIFM TK001) near cap Corse now through May 6th, as TK/F5MOG and
TK/F1AHO. Activity will be on the HF bands, both CW and SSB,
every day after 4:00 PM (their local time). On April 29th or May
1st (according to boat possibilities), check for them to be
active from Giraglia Island (EU 164, DIFM TK 007, WLH 0511). On
May 5 and 6th, Jean Pierre, F1AHO, will be active on hyper (5.7,
10 and 24 Ghz). QSL via F5MOG, direct CBA or via French REF
Bureau.
TX0, CHESTERFIELD ISLAND. The TX0C team is
now active until about May 2nd or 3rd. Activity will be on 160-6
meters CW/SSB. QSL via JA1BK.
VK9C, COCOS-KEELING ISLAND. The English team
of three operators is very active on 30-10 meters CW/SSB
(frequencies listed in OPDX.508). Activity by VK9CXF, VK9CXJ and
VK9CXW will last until May 5th.
VP8, FALKLAND ISLANDS. The Scottish team of 4
four operators is making it easy for anyone who needs this on CW.
VP8SDX is on ALL bands 160-10 meters (frequencies listed in
OPDX.508). Activity will last until May 8th.
XX9, MACAO. Arto, OH2KW, will be on the air
again from here. He will be active between May 18-20th and during
the CQ WPX CW Contest (May 26-27th). His callsign will again be
XX9TKW. QSL via his home callsign, via the bureau or CBA.
ZK1, NORTH & SOUTH COOK ISLANDS. Remember
to look for Uwe/DL9NDS and Klaus/DL7NFK to be active as ZK1NDS
and ZK1NFK (refer to OPDX.500). By the time you read this, they
should be active. Activity will last until May 18th. They will
activate a few IOTAs during their stay: Rarotonga (OC-013),
Mangaja Island (OC-159), Aitutaki Island (OC-083) and Manihiki
(OC-014). Their emphasis will be on the modes RTTY/PSK31/MFSK16.
QSL via their home callsigns. They will have an online log
available at: http://www.dl9nds.de/Cook/cook.html.
ZL7, CHATHAM ISLANDS. Ed, K8VIR/ZL4IR, is
expected to be here on business during the next few weeks. He
will operate as ZL7IR during his spare time. Suggested
frequencies are: 14260, 18130 and 21260 kHz. QSL direct via W8WC.
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send via InterNet Mail to: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org
- OR - kb8nw@arrl.net. Use
the VOICE or FAX answering machine at 440-237-8208 which shares
the same phone line as BARF-80 BBS using a data/fax/phone switch.
To access: 1) Dial Number. 2) Wait for first ring (the second
ring should be a false ring from the fax/data switch box) and
then dial four quick ones ("1111"). (NOTE: Some FAX
machines that send single "BEEPS" every second will not
have to do this step.) 3) The phone will pick up and after the
"BEEP" leave your voice message or FAX.
Tedd Mirgliotta KB8NW
InterNet: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org
Basic Amateur Radio Frequency BBS (BARF-80) +1 (440) 237-8208
"Totally devoted to Amateur Radio" - 24 Hrs a day 8/N/1
28.8k-1200 baud
