The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 574 BID: $OPDX.574 August 12, 2002 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio
Online at 440-237-8208 28.8k-1200 Baud 8/N/1
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and ZS1AN for the following DX information.
EDITOR'S SPECIAL NOTE (by KB8NW): There will
"NOT" be an OPDX bulletin for August 19th. I know you
heard this before, but it is true this time. My wife (chief
proof-reader) and I will be taking a vacation. Also, I can really
use the break! However, PLEASE continue to send your DX info to
me.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the
AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 4/August, through
Sunday, 11/August there were 220 countries active. Countries
available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4S, 4U1I, 4W, 4X,
5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5U, 5V, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A,
9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9U, 9V, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A5,
A6, A7, AP, BV, BY, C3, C6, CE, CE0A, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3,
CU, CX, DL, DU, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, EU,
EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FR, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW,
H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HM, HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS,
J5, JA, JT, JW, JX, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, 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, PZ, S2, S5, S7, S9, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV,
SV5, SV9, T7, T9, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TL, TR, TT, TU, TY, UA,
UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V4, V5, V8, VE, VK, VK9M, VK9N, VP2E,
VP2M, VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP8/h, VP8/o, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XW,
XX9, XZ, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YK, YL, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB,
ZC4, ZD7, ZF, ZK1/s, ZL, ZP, ZS.
* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain
"Pirate/SLIM" operations. As always, you never know -
"Work First Worry Later" (WFWL).
4W, EAST TIMOR. Thor, 4W6MM, was heard this
past Friday switching sometimes between 14195 and 14002 kHz
between 1500-1700z.
8P, BARBADOS. Dean, 8P6SH, will be active as
8P2K in the CQ/RJ Worldwide DX Contest (RTTY - September 28-29th)
possibly as a Single Op/All Band or Single Op/Single Band (15
meters) entry. QSL via KU9C.
A5, BHUTAN. John, KP2A, and his XYL will be
on holiday from here September 11-18th. Reportedly, they have
tickets, visas and a license in hand to operate from Bhutan. John
is expected to operate from the "Ham Center" as A52DX.
Activity will be on 160-6 meters CW/SSB. An on-line log search is
expected to be active during and after the operation at: http://kp2a.vi/. QSL
A52DX via W3HNK.
AH0, MARIANA ISLANDS. Osamu, JA2VUP, is
expected to be active as AH0B from Saipan Island (OC-086) from
September 26-29th. Activity will include participation in the
CQ/RJ Worldwide DX Contest (RTTY - September 28-29th) as a Single
Op/All Band entry. He will focus on the WARC bands and PSK31
before the contest. QSL via JA2VUP.
AMATEUR RADIO CALLBOOK TO STOP PUBLICATION.
According to the ARRL Web News, "Radio Amateur Callbook is
throwing in the towel and will cease publication of its CD-ROM
Callbook product effective with its winter 2003 edition, which
will come out in November." Publisher Bob Hughes states that
this is due to accessibility to the FCC database via the
Internet, and sales have declined to levels that make it
unprofitable to publish future editions.
C9, MOZAMBIQUE. Babs/DL7AFS and Lot/DJ7ZG
will once again be active from here (they were recently active as
C98DC Oct. 2001 from Inhaca Island). Lot reports that after some
days of preparations, they will start their 2 week activity
around September 22nd. They do expect to operate from an island
at Northern Mozambique. In Maputo, they will meet with Rei, C98RF
(DL6DQW) and will probably travel together. Rei will do the CW
and 6 meter activity and use his C98RF callsign. Babs and Lot
will try to operate RTTY/PSK mostly on 18101 kHz. Look for them
on the usual DX frequencies. QSL C98RF (CW,6m) to DL6DQW. QSL
C98DC (SSB/RTTY/PSK) to DL7AFS. More information will be
announced later. Check the Web page for updates at: http://www.qsl.net/dl7afs.
D4, CAPE VERDE. Alex, 4L5A, is expected to be
active in the CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest (October 26-27th) as a
Single Op/All Band entry. Callsign is currently unknown. QSL via
IK3HHX.
DX OPERATOR(S) NEEDED (Interesting Operation Of The
Week). OPDX has been informed that Susan Meckley,
Skipper, W7KFI/mm, will be leaving in about two weeks on a 2+
year DXpedition into the South Pacific and Asia. She will be
using a 46 ft. sailboat, much as Danny W. did on YASMI in the
early and middle 50's. Susan will be single-handing the boat and
has put out a notice that hams are welcome to ride along with her
on the next leg of the trip. She states, "I supply the boat,
and we split food and license costs. Now, can you get cheaper
than that?" If interested, contact her via the following
addresses that was provided: Susan Meckley, Skipper, S/V
Menage-A-Trois, Carson City, NV 928707 E-mail address: suemeckley@earthlink.net.
FP, ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON (Update - Attention
Topbanders!). Paul, K9OT, will be active here now
through August 19th signing FP/K9OT. He will be taking along a
collapsible pole to use on 80/160 meters and an inverted
"L" antenna. He would like to make some 160m contacts
from there, however, he knows the summer QRN will be a
hinderance. He will be using only 100 watts for this operation.
QSL via home callsign. Remember, Paul and his wife Peg/KB9LIE
will enter in the North American QSO Party SSB Contest (August
17-18th) using the Green River Valley ARS club callsign FP/K9WM.
QSL via NN9K. (Please refer to OPDX.566 and OPDX.570).
GJ, JERSEY. Chris, G0WFH, will be active as
GJ0WFH/p from October 5-12th. Activity will be portable QRP on
160-10 meters SSB only. Look for him on the HF bands during the
daytime and on the lower frequencies late at night using a kite
antenna. QSL via G0DBX.
HC8, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS. Robert, N5KO, and
others are expected to be active as HC8N in the CQ/RJ Worldwide
DX Contest (RTTY - September 28-29th) as a Multi/Multi entry.
PLEASE NOTE: HC8N has a new QSL manager as of April 2002. Please
QSL via W5UE.
IOTA NEWS...
AF-018. Roberto, IK2XRJ, will be active
as IH9/homecall from Pantelleria Island (IIA TP-001) now
through August 22nd. Activity will be SSB only on 40-10
meters, possibly also on 6 meters. QSL via home callsign
either direct or through the bureau.
EU-028. Look for Vanni/IK4RUX and
Ermanno/IZ4AIH to be active as IA5/homecall from Elba
Island (IIA LI-001) now through August 17th. Activity
will be on SSB. They are planning a side trip to at least
one satellite island. QSL via home callsigns either
direct or through the bureau.
EU-042. Rud, DJ3XG, is expected to
activate a few islands in the Schleswig-Holstein State
North West Group as DJ3XG/p now through August 20th.
Islands that were mentioned are: Japsand (German Island
Award N-32), Amrum (N-18), Norderoog (N-33),
Norderoogsand (N-34) and Suederoogsand (N-35). QSL via
bureau. ADDED NOTE: See Lighthouse/Lightship News for
more on Rud's operations.
EU-052. Operators Luigi/IK8HCG and
Salvatore/IK8UND will be active from Paxi Island from
August 13-22nd. They will use the callsigns SV8/IK8HCG
and SV8/IK8UND. Activity will be on 40-10 meters with a
vertical antenna. QSL via IK8UND.
EU-073. Erminio, IZ8AJQ, informs OPDX
readers to look for a team of operators (IJ7/I7XUW,
IJ7/IK7BPV, IJ7/IZ7AUH, IJ7/IK7AFM, IJ7/IZ8AJQ,
IJ7/IW7BVY, IJ7/IK7MJA, IJ7/IGFS, IJ7/IZ8DBJ, IJ7/IK7WDS,
IJ7/IK7NYD, IJ7/IK7FFX, IJ7/I7YYZ, IJ7/IK7MCJ and
IJ7/IZ7EUC) to be active from San Pietro Island,
September 9-15th. Activity will be on HF and 6 meters on
CW/SSB/Digital. QSL to their home callsigns via the
Bureau or direct.
EU-181. Boyan/LZ1BJ, XYL Ely/LZ1JB,
Lyuben/LZ1ZC and others will be active as homecall/1 from
Sveta Anastasiya Island between August 15-22nd. They plan
to use 1000 watts into a beam and vertical antennas on
40/30/20/17/15/12/10 meters. QSLs are preferably via LZ
QSL Bureau to their home callsigns.
EU-186. Operators Nikolay/LZ1NK,
Llian/LZ1CNN, Zdravka/LZ1ZQ and LZ4MA will use the
special prefixes/callsigns TB05GF and YM05GF to activate
Gokceada Island from August 23-26th. Suggested
frequencies are: CW - 3520, 7020, 10105, 14020, 18075,
21020 and 28020. SSB - 3780, 7050, 14250, 18125, 21250
and 28550 kHz. QSL via LZ1NK: Nikolay Enchev, Parchevich
43 A, 4300 Karlovo, Bulgaria.
J4, CRETE. Operators Roberto/I2WIJ,
Salvatore/IK8UND and Luigi/IK8HCG will be active in the CQWW SSB
Contest as J49Z as a Multi/Single entry. For 160/80 meters, they
will use a windom antenna, and on 40-10 meters they will use a 6
element yagi quad-bander. QSL via IK8UND, direct only.
KH8, AMERICAN SAMOA. A Multi-national team of
DXers will be going to American Samoa (KH8) and their operation
is expected to start October 26th. They will concentrate on
Europe when propagation allows, thus allowing EU to gain IOTA
OC-077 during openings. The team is currently studying the
propagation forecasts for 160 meters. The team hopes that they
will be able to give the deserving KH8 on topband. It is
requested that you visit their Web site for updated info on
propagation conditions from the islands. The team intends to
activate two islands at the same time (3 operators on each
island). The islands are Tutuila Island (IOTA OC-045) and Ofu
Island (IOTA OC-077). Modes of operation will be CW, SSB, RTTY,
PSK31, SSTV. The dates are as follows:
October 29th to November 8th (2002) - Activity from Tutuila
Island
October 30th to November 6th (2002) - Activity from Ofu Island
The team consists of 6 operators:
Glyn Jones GW0ANA, Team Leader
Doug Roberts, G0WMW
Dr. Markus Dornach, DL9RCF
Roger Mulzer, DL5RBW
David Flack, AH6HY
Thomas Steinmann, DJ6OI
With local help on KH8 from Larry Gandy, AH8LG
More information is available for readers at the KH8
DXpedition Web page at: http://www.ukdxers.co.uk.
LIGHTHOUSE/LIGHTSHIP NEWS AND ACTIVITY...
Operators of the "Association of
Radioamadores of the High Minho" will be
active as CQ0GIL between August 17-19th from the hospital
ship "Gil Eannes". The ship is located at the
dock berths of Viana of the Castle, Portugal. QSL via
operator's instructions.
A special event station signing CS5E
will be active for the ILLW, August 17th from 0900-1900z
from the Guia Lighthouse. Reference number is ARLHS
POR024. It will also be valid for the Portuguese
Lighthouse Award - Reference DFP FES05. Activity will be
on 20, 15 and 10 meters SSB. QSL via the address on
qrz.com or the bureau.
Look for Rug, DJ3XG/p, to be active
during the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend
(August 17-18th) from Amrum Island (IOTA EU-042, DID N-18
for the German Islands Award) and Amrum Lighthouse (ARLHS
FED-032, GLHA/DLTD #2 for the German Lighthouse Award).
QSL to DJ3XG direct or via bureau.
Volker/DL1WH and Peter/DL2RPS will be
active as DL0FFF from the lightship
"Fehmarnbelt" (ARLHS FED-141) in Lubeck, from
August 15-18th, for the International
Lightship/Lighthouse Weekend (ILLW). Activity will be on
CW/SSB. This will be the first amateur radio activity to
take place from this ship. QSL via the bureau or direct
to DL1WH.
Operators Nick/G0WZK, Bill/G3WNI and Tom/G0PSE
will be active as GB2APL from Anvil Point Lighthouse
(ENG-001) during the ILLW. Activity will be on 160-10
meters, CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via the RSGB Bureau or
direct to G0PSE. E-mail requests to receive a QSL via the
Bureau go to: g0pse@qsl.net.
Look for GB2ELH to operate from Eshaness
Lighthouse (SCO-075) in the Shetland Islands (EU-012)
during the ILLW (August 17-18th). QSL via MM5PSL or
WA7OBH.
Look for GB2LBN to be active in the ILLW
from Barns Ness Lighthouse (ARLHS SCO-015). QSL via
GM4UYZ.
Look for GB5PW to operate from Pendeen
Watch Lighthouse (ARLHS ENG-100) during the ILLW (August
17-18th). QSL via bureau or direct to G0CAM.
Look for IQ1L to be active from La
Lanterna (WAIL LI-005, ITA-177), Genova, during the ILLW
(August 17-18th). QSL via the bureau.
Mike, N8MR, informs OPDX to look for the
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse (USA-253), in Michigan, to be
active in the ILLW August 17-18th, using the special 1x1
callsign K8E. Modes of operation include HF/VHF, CW/SSB,
FM Satellite and possible HF digital. Collectors of ARLHS
numbers can get credit for three upon request: Eagle
Harbor Lighthouse USA-253, Front Range Light USA-254 and
Rear Range Light USA-255. QSL to N8MR with #10 SASE or
larger. Check out the Web page at: http://www.kc8nah.com/Interests/illw02.htm.
(Update). As mentioned in OPDX.573, the
members of "Bahia Blanca DX Group" will be
active during the Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend. Operators
AY7DSY, LU9ESD, LU8EBK, LU6EPR, LU6DRD and LU8DWR will
activate the Recalada Lighthouse (ARG-009) for the first
time on all possible HF bands (SSB). QSL via LU7DSY, OK
in qrz.com. Emmanuel, LU9ESD, informs OPDX that this
lighthouse is the longest operating in all of the South
America Continent and 3rd largest in the world being 79
meters above the ground with a bigger lamp and lens. To
view photos of this lighthouse, please click on this
link: http://montehermoso.porinternet.com.ar/galeria/faro/index.htm.
Look for an Idaho-Oregon DX Group to use
the callsign N7L from the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
(USA-906) in Newport, Oregon, during the ILLW (August
17-18th). QSL is via K7VV, Box 12941, Salem, OR 97309.
Look for RK6AXS/p and RK6CZ/p, to be
active August 16-18th, from the Sudzhukskiy Lighthouse
(WLHA lh-0754, RLHA rle-022, ARLHS new one). The
Sudzhukskiy lighthouse is not on land but in the Black
Sea (RA6A region) and the base is under water. This will
be the first time this lighthouse will be activate, but
the starting date and the duration of the operation will
depend on weather conditions. QSL via home callsigns.
A group of radio amateurs from Gdansk, Poland,
will be operating from the old lighthouse in Gdansk, Nowy
Port, during the period of August 17-18th, using the
callsign SN2NP. Operators are: SP2BIK, SP2BRN, SP2IZC,
SP2TQW and SQ2BXJ. QSL via SP2BIK.
(UPDATE). Don, W9DC, informs OPDX that
the WLH has issued a new reference number, LH-0423, for
the upcoming Dassen Island lighthouse operation by
Andrew, ZS1AN. Andrew should be on during the LH weekend
if weather permits. Meanwhile, Andrew, ZS1AN, has
announced the following operating schedule. He will
operate as ZS1AN/P from 1600z on Friday, August 16th
until 1200z on Sunday, August 18th, on the following
frequencies (repeated daily):
* Primarily for other South African Lighthouses For
additional information, please check out the Web site at:
http://www.qsl.net/zs1an/dassen.html.
LX, LUXEMBOURG. Look for thirteen operators
from UBA-Kortrijk (KTK) group to be active as LX/ON6CK/p from
August 15-18th. Activity will be on all HF bands and modes, plus
VHF and the satellites. QSL via the bureau to ON6CK or direct to
ON4ADN.
P5, NORTH KOREA. Bruce, KK5DO, reports that
Ed, P5/4L4FN, will be out of the country from August 13-27th.
Bruce will be sending Ed some masts and elements (along with some
odd and ends) to repair Ed's Hex beam. However, when Ed returns
it may take several weeks to repair his Hex beam and erect the
new mast.
PERSEID METEOR SHOWER. Lee, KH6BZF,
propagation guru, reports: "From midnight to dawn, Monday
and Tuesday (August 12-13th) about 60-70 meteors per hour will
enter Earth's atmosphere. Viewing should be Good-to-Excellent due
to the Moon transiting from a New Moon on the 8th August to the
first quarter on the 15th August, of course weather permitting.
This shower is created by the Earth passing through the debris
field left from the Swift-Tuttle comet. These grain-like
particles enter Earth's atmosphere, then burn up and create what
most people call shooting stars! The Perseid Meteor shower is NOT
expected to be as spectacular as the Leonid Meteor shower that
occurs each November. But, if viewing is good, people will not be
disappointed. For more info on meteor propagation, VHFers consult
your ARRL handbook." More information can be sought at URLs:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com
-or- http://www.bishopmuseum.org.
QSL INFO AND NEWS...
Ralph, K2PF, informs OPDX that he is now
the QSL Manager for Denis, 4J9NM. Denis can be found
sometimes on 15 meters SSB on around 21285 kHz between
1630-1900z.
QSLs for 5K3W are HK3SGP. Send cards to:
Francisco "Siso" Hennessey, Jet Box 9779, P.O.
Box: 02-5242, Miami, FL 33102-5242, USA.
Rene, HR1RMG/HR2, has a new QSL address:
Rene Mendoza Garay, P.O. Box-1000, San Pedro Sula,
HONDURAS.
If you worked Larry, K4WLS/KL7, from
Adak Island (Andreanof Islands - IOTA NA-039) and
Aleutian Islands from 1972-1975, and need this IOTA,
please sent an E-mail to the address below with the
callsign, QSO Data, and mail address. If you are in his
logs, he will mail you a card. His E-mail address is: K4WLS@carolina.rr.com.
QSLs for Rene/LU7HN and LO7H go via
EA7FTR. Also, QSLs for Mark/LU7HF and LV7H go via EA7FTR.
Hans-Juergen, DL1YFF, informs OPDX that
there was a change in the German postage. As you might
know, in the European Community (most West European
countries) the currencies have changed to the EURO. This
has also changed the national stamps, which has also
changed to the EURO. Particularly in Gemany, the national
post office withdraws the old stamps with DM
(Deutschmark) on them from the market and has replaced
them all with the new EURO. Furthermore, they (German
Postal System) have declared the old ones not to be used
anymore on letters as of July 1st, which means they are
void on letters. As you know, many hams use SASE letters
for their direct QSL service, particularly for
DXpeditions and many still use the old stamps because
they do not know about the changes. Their old stamps are
not absolutely void because they can be changed into new
ones at the postal offices in Germany, however, this will
come to an end in September.
Gennady, UX5UO, informs OPDX that he has
a new QSL Manager. QSL to Mike, W4SMG (for USA only).
Zev, N2WKS, was active this past week
from British Virgin Islands as VP2V/N2WKS and will
probably be QRT by the time you read this. He was
expected to be active from Virgin Gaurda, August 9-12th,
with an entry in the WAE CW Contest. QSL via N2WKS. Look
for pictures and the logs on his Web page at: http://www.qsl.net/n2wks.
TI9M QSLS. Bill, AK0A, reported on
Monday, August 5th, the first batch of cards went into
the mail that day.
SILENT KEY. OPDX was informed that Bob Baird,
W9NN, became a silent key on August 1, 2002. He was one of the
founding members of the W9DXCC group circa. 1950. Bob was also
one of the founders of the QCWA (charter member). He also held
the callsign W9JJ from 1969 until 1980. Bob was a retired
broadcast engineer from WGN (Chicago), and a gentlemen and
ambassador for ham radio. Bob was a member of the FOC (First
Class Operators Club). Bob lived near Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
OPDX and its readers send out our deepest sympathy to Bob's
family and friends.
THE GACW KEY DAY. The GACW KD is not a
competition or contest but an event to encourage all amateur
radio operators to bring out his/her old manual key (no
electronic keys) and make as many QSOs as they can with other
participants. The event takes place each year the last Saturday
in February. Next event will be February 23rd, 2003, from 1800z
Saturday until 0600z Sunday. Suggested frequencies are (on or
up): 3530, 7030, 14030, 21030 and 28030 kHz. QSOs on the WARC
bands are allowed but no recommended frequencies. Again, the mode
is: A1A - CW, straight key only and no electronic key. Stations
should call: CQ KD - CQ GACW KD, etc. Exchange: Greetings and RST
plus your GACW #. Non GACW members send KD. If you make more than
10 QSOs you are invited to vote for 3 different stations that you
felt had very good sending skills. The "GACW KEY DAY"
will be awarded to the 5 most voted stations. For logging, there
will be a simple list using log book format, etc. Deadline is no
later than the 15st of March to GACW. Logs can be sent via E-mail
as text-file to: gacw@lan.no-ip.org.
GACW address is: P.O. Box 9, B1875ZAA - Wilde, Buenos Aires,
ARGENTINA
VK0, MACQUARIE ISLAND. Paul, A35RK, has
informed OPDX that stateside stations might want to look for
VK0MQI during the Anza Net (14183 kHz +/-). Paul states, "He
has checked into the Anza Net on the last 2 Sundays (Zulu
time....that's late Saturday night in North America) at shortly
after 0500z. I don't know if this will be a 'regular' appearance,
but it might be worth a listen if someone needs VK0/M."
XY, MYANMAR. The current group active there
has been very easy to work. If you have not worked them yet, do
not worry. They will be there until August 22nd. By the time you
read this, they should have four stations active from Ngapali.
The team seems to be using several different callsigns, so pay
attention to what the operator says.
SPECIAL NOTE BY EDITOR: If you are having a problem receiving
bounced mail by sending mail to me via kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org,
please send mail to me via kb8nw@arrl.net......
TNX de Tedd KB8NW
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