The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 620 BID: $OPDX.620 July 28, 2003 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
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DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the
AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 20th/July, through
Sunday, 27th/July there were 211 countries active. Countries
available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 3X, 4J, 4L, 4S, 4U1I, 4X,
5B, 5H, 5R, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7P, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A,
9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M2, 9M6, 9V, 9Y, A3, A4, A6, A7, AP, BV, BY,
C6, C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, CY9, D4, DL, DU,
EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, ER, ES, EU, EX, EZ, F, FG, FJ, FK, FM,
FO, FP, FR, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC,
HC8, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J6, JA, JD/o, JT,
JW, 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, S0, S2, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T5, T7, T8,
T9, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TR, TU, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR,
V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, VE, VK, VK9N, VP2E, VP2M, VP5, VP6, VP8,
VP8/o, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XT, XU, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YK, YL, YN,
YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZK1/s, ZL, ZP, ZS.
* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain
"Pirate/SLIM" operations. As always, you never know -
"Work First Worry Later" (WFWL).
3B9, RODRIGUES ISLAND. Guy, FR5ZL, is a new
operator on the island as 3B9ZL. He will be there for about the
next three weeks. His activity has been on 15 and 20 meters
CW/SSB. Watch around 21022 and 21275 kHz after 1100z and around
14017 and 14190 kHz 0230z. QSL via FR5ZL. Meanwhile, Robert,
3B9FR, (ed. NOW a NODXA member!) continues to be active on 20
meters CW around 14024-25 kHz usually after 0300z and sometimes
after 1100z.
CY9, ST. PAUL ISLAND. CY9A is now active
until August 2nd. Please refer to OPDX.619 for the suggested
operating frequencies (+/- 5 kHz). QSL via N5VL.
DX HOLIDAY WEBSITE. Kenny, K2KW, reports that
the "DX Holiday Website" has been updated. The Web site
lists information on where to operate overseas. Categories
included are: Rent-a-QTH, Ham Friendly Locations, Club Stations
and general information. The recent updates include: New
Rent-a-QTHs in PJ2, 9M8, ZP, PEI (VE). Recent Rent-a-QTHs in HC8,
ZK1, YL, G. It also includes new Ham friendly locations or
information updates in: NA - 6Y, C6, FM, FS, HR and VP2V; OC - W,
H4, H40, KH6, KH8, P2 and ZK1/s; SA - P4 and PJ2 AS - 1S/9M0 and
BV; EU - 9H, CU, DL, SM and TA AF - 3B8, 3DA, 7P, 7Q, A22, C5,
C9, CT3 and S9.
There's also great DXpedition Reference material in the
"DXpedition Resources" section. The Web page's URL is: http://www.dxholiday.com.
Kenny, K2KW, would like to thank the many who contributed the new
information and patiently waited for this new update.
DXCC NEWS...
Bill Moore, NC1L, ARRL DXCC Manager,
wants to remind everyone that once again, the deadline
for submitting applications for the 2003 DXCC Annual List
is rapidly approaching. Applications must be postmarked
September 30, 2003.
Bill Moore, NC1L, ARRL DXCC Manager,
reports that the following are approved for DXCC credit:
FP, ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON. By the time you
read this, look for Paul, FP/K9OT, and Peg, FP/KB9LIE (YL), to be
active from Miquelon (NA-032). They will be on the air from now
through August 5th. Activity will be on CW/SSB on 160-6 meters
(emphasis on 40, 30, 17, and 12 meters). On 6 meters they will
have a breakable beacon around 50.120 MHz. They will run 100
watts to a variety of antennas: wire, inverted-L, and 6 meter
beam w/Armstrong rotor. Paul and Peg will be looking for station
who are QRP, mobile, and VK/ZL/JA/JT/Oceania in particular.
FP/K9OT will participate in the CW NA QSO Party. QSL via their
home callsign, bureau or direct. Their web site is: http://www.mhtc.net/~k9ot.
IOTA NEWS...
AS-147. Takeshi "TAKE",
JI3DST, was active this past weekend as JI3DST/8 in the
IOTA Contest from Okushiri Island (Okushiri-cho
Okushiri-gun Hokkaidou) and will continue to be active
until 0000z, August 3rd. Activity will be on
40/17/15/12/10/6 meters SSB. QSL via the Bureau ONLY.
EU-004. Steve, DJ7AO, has activated
Mallorca Island instead of Fehmarn Island (EU-128) this
past weekend for the IOTA Contest. He will be active
until August 4th as EA6/DJ7AO. He will also activate some
lighthouses. Activity will be mainly 20 meters CW/SSB.
For more details on past and present lighthouse
activations, please visit the Web site at: http://e09.de.
EU-170. Milan, 9A5DJ (OK1DJG), and Lada,
9A5LO (OK1LO), will activate the Island of Pasman
(CI-085) until August 8th. Activity will be on HF, 6 and
2 meters, mainly CW. Maybe they will activate some other
Croatian islands around Pasman Island.
OC-133. Members of the Kinabalu Amateur Radio
Transmitting Society (operators 9M6KM and 9M6KTC) will be active
August 16-17th from Tiga Islands. The name, TIGA ISLAND (Malaysia
name PULAU TIGA) is about 40 miles from Cotakinapal, Borneo
Island, Saba State. Look for activity on 15 and 20 meters. QSL
via the address on QRZ.com.
JX, JAN MAYEN (Update to OPDX.617). Ove,
LA2IJ, informs OPDX that he is sorry to report his JX2IJ
operation is delayed. Flights to JX-land on Thursday were
cancelled due to thick fog, and Friday was not better. The next
possibility is Wednesday (July 30th) if weather permits. He will
possibly follow that flight. Length of his stay is not known -
max 6 days.
KH9, WAKE ISLAND. By the time you read this,
Jake, N6XIV/KH9, should once again be active from Wake Island
beginning on or about July 26th (if all goes as planned). His
visit will run approximately four weeks, and this will be his
last KH9 work assignment for 2003. Jake will operate whenever
possible during his very limited spare time. Just a reminder, he
operates SSB only. QSLs go via K2FF direct or bureau. LAST MINUTE
UPDATE (before going to print): Glenn, K2FF, informs OPDX that
"Jake came up at 0830z on July 27th on 7.254 using a
home-brew 40m vertical and had a nice QSO with K2FF and W6FRH. He
reports that the C3SS tribander has some element damage and he's
trying to get some parts shipped to Wake in a week or two. If
this does not work out then he will continue to use the 40m
vertical and a long wire for other bands. Operating times will be
as usual with a start time around 0730z and lasting for a few
hours. Again he hopes to be on the island for four to six weeks
and this will be his last KH9 trip for 2003."
INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE/SHIP WEEKEND 2003.
Mike, GM4SUC, reminds everyone that there are only three weeks to
go before the International Lighthouse/Ship Weekend takes place
(starts at 0001z Saturday, August 16th and ends 2359z Sunday,
August 17th). There are just over 250 stations in 34 countries
confirming their participation in the event. The list of these
stations can be found at: http://lighthouses.net.au/illw/2003.htm.
Mike states, "If you have notified us of your participation
would you please check that the details are correct." Full
rules and details of the weekend event can be found at: http://lighthouses.net.au/illw/index.html.
OHIO QSO PARTY. It's less than one month away
for the 2003 Ohio QSO Party (OQP). The OQP runs from 1600z
Saturday, August 23rd, to 0400z August 24th. Full details,
including rules, planned operations, past scores, records,
software, operating aids, awards, etc., are available at the OQP
website at: http://www.mrrc.net/oqp.
You can also sign up there for the the latest news via the OQP
E-mail reflector. Remember, 2003 is Ohio's Bicentennial,
celebrating 200 years of statehood. We hope you'll join us in
celebrating on August 23rd, whether from Ohio or elsewhere, in
one of the best state QSO parties.
QSL INFO AND NEWS...
Members of the F6KNL Radio Club of Cenon
(REF33), operators F8BBL, F1DHX, F0DVX and F0ECL, were
active from Margaux Island (DIFM: AT-102). QSL via F8BBL
Bureau or direct.
Steve, G4EDG, informs OPDX that direct
QSLs for his ZL4/G4EDG (OC-203) operation were mailed
July 24th. All bureau cards will be processed as they
arrive.
Nilay, TA3YJ, informs OPDX that QSL
cards of TA3YJ, TA3YJ/0, TA3YJ/3, TA3YJ/4, TA3YJ/LH,
SV1/TA3YJ, LZ2/TA3YJ, TA3J, TA3J/0, TA3J/1, TA3J/3,
TA3J/4, TA3J/LH, SV1/TA3J, LZ1/TA3J, LZ2/TA3J, YM3BU,
YM3ATA, YM3SV, YM75TA, YM21TA, YM3LZ/WPX2000 and
YM3LZ/WAE2000 were sent to the QSL Bureaus of Cyprus,
Algeria, Croatia, Malta, Kuwait, Oman, Chile, Portugal,
Uruguay, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Moldova, Tajikistan,
France, United Kingdom, Liechtenstein, Ecuador, Colombia,
Republic Of Korea (South Korea), Panama, Italy, Japan,
Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Belgium, Denmark,
Netherlands, Brazil, Russia, Slovenia, Poland, San
Marino, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Cote D'Ivoire, Ukraine,
Australia (VK2, VK3, VK4, VK5 and VK7), Mexico, Latvia,
Romania, Venezuela, New Zealand direct July 25th.
POSTAL RATES INCREASED (VE and CX). The
cost of DXing is going up again. It was announced that
postal rates will go up in Canada and Uruguay. Hal, K4HB,
provides the following info: For Canada: Effective
January 12, 2004, Canada will increase its rates as
follows: Canada to Canada will increase from .48 to .49;
Canada to the US will increase from .65 to .80; Canada to
all other countries will increase from 1.25 to 1.40. As
of July 25, 2003, 1 USD = 1.38 CAD. Unless the USD picks
up on the foreign exchange between now and January 2004,
1 USD will be a little short for sufficient postage from
Canada to countries other than the US. http://www.canadapost.ca/personal/corporate/about/newsroom/pr/default-e.asp?prid=924.
For Uruguay: This country increased its rates on July 1,
2003. Postage to the US and other countries went from 24
pesos to 36 pesos. (Don't know about the rate to other SA
countries) The present exchange rate is 1USD = 27 Pesos,
so 1USD is not enough for return postage anymore.
Hal, K4HB, states, "The 'Foreign Postage Rates' Web
page has been updated with this information. Thanks to
Pierre, VE2PIJ, and Bill Plum for passing this on to
us."
RSGB IOTA Contest (Late listings).
QSL 90CI via HA3KNA. Activity was from
Island of Sveti Nikola (EU-110 and CI-118). Operators
were: HA1AG, HA3OV, HA3NU, HA6OI, HA1TX and 9A6AA.
QSL BI5P via direct or via bureau to
BA4RD (P.O.Box 538 Nanjing, China). Activity was from
Pingtan Island (AS-138). Operators were: BA4TA, BD4RS,
BD5RV, BA5RX, BD5RT and some other BY5s. More details can
be obtained on the JSDXC's Web site at: http://www.jsdxc.org.
QSL HP1XVH (Guenter) via N0JT. Activity
was from Contadora Island (NA-072).
QSL HS0EHF/p via HS0EHF. Activity was
from Si Chang Island (AS-107).
QSL IB0P via I5JHW. Activity was from
Ponza Island (EU-045 and IIA LT-0010). Operators were:
I5JHW, I5NSR, I5OYY, I5UKS, IK5FTQ, IK5ZTW, I5HLK and SWL
Francesco.
QSL IQ2CJ/3 via the Bureau. Activity was
from Pallestrina Island (IOTA EU-131 and IIA VE033).
Operators were: IK2JUB, IK2NCJ, IK2FIL, IW2HAJ and
IW2JOD.
QSL KB4CRT/4 via home address. Activity
was from Key West, Fla (NA-062).
QSL MD0BJM/M via direct or RSGB.
Activity was from the Isle of Man (EU-116).
QSL OH0Y via OH6YF. Activity was from
Aland Island (EU-002). Operator was Harry, OH6YF,
celebrating 20 years (1983-2003) of HAM radio.
QSL F/ON5MF/P via ON5MF, direct or by
the bureau is OK. Activity was from Ile Sainte-Marguerite
(EU-058). Operators were: ON5MF and ON6NN.
Tony, TK5XN, active in the IOTA Contest,
was from Corsica (EU-014, DIFM TK-01). QSL via Paul,
F2YT.
Jack, W4NF, activated Hatteras/Pea
Island, NC (NA-067). QSL via his home callsign.
QSL VY2TT via K6LA. Activity was from
Prince Edward Island (NA-029). Operator was Ken, K6LA.
QSL K9AJ/VY0 via home callsign. Operator
Mike was active from Southampton Island (NA-007). ADDED
NOTE: Jim/K9PPY/VY0 and Mike/K9AJ/VY0 made over 5,000
QSOs from NA-225. Mike, K9AJ, was not able to be active
from NA-009.
QSL YW6P (IOTA Contest) via EA7JX. QSL
YV5JBI/P (outside contest) via YV5JBI. Activity was from
Piritu Afuera Island.
SPECIAL EVENT. Look for special event station
EN3WLL now through August 3rd from Lviv, Ukraine, to commemorate
the Polish scientist Ignacy Lukasiewicz (who was the first-ever
to use a kerosene lamp for the first time during the medical
operation on July 31, 1853, in Lviv). QSL via UR4WXQ to the
bureau or direct to: P.O.Box 7072, Lviv 79018, Ukraine.
SPECIAL EVENT. Operators Jack/G0FQN,
Mark/G1PIE/M3PIE, and Pam/2E1HQY will be active next Saturday,
August 2nd, as GB2SCL from Ribblehead Station on the Settle and
Carlisle Line. This activity will commemorate the 35th
anniversary of the withdrawal of the steam train by the British
Railways. ADDED NOTE: A steam train will be driven through the
station while the team is operating.
SPECIAL EVENT. John Hughes/G4KGT and G4PSG,
Station Manager, Prestwood Scout Group Amateur Radio Club,
informs OPDX that the RSGB Mobile Demonstration Vehicle, GB4FUN,
will be present at WINGS2003, August 2-9th, at Windsor Great
Park, Berkshire, England. There will be world-wide representation
by over 3000 Guides and Scouts. The Amateur Radio Station
callsign GB4FUN will be active from 1400 BST Sunday, August 3rd,
with daily sessions thereafter 0930 to 1230 and 1400 to 1700, for
demonstration purposes and for greetings messages to be passed
(subject to existing bi-lateral agreements). Please listen around
the usual Scout SSB frequencies. It is hoped that further
activity will take place outside the session times.
SPECIAL EVENT. Look for special event station
GB90RSGB to be on the air from RSGB HQ in Potters Bar now through
August 9th, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the formation of
the Society. Activity will mainly be on the HF bands, CW and SSB,
but with some digital modes and VHF operations. Also, you may
have heard over the past weekend some stations signing
GB90RSGB/number (ex. GB90RSGB/32). These station were also
celebrating the RSGB anniversary and were involved in what was
called "Party in the Park". The numbers at the end of
GB90RSGB represents the RSGB district number the station was in.
Some 58 stations were expected to be on. A special 90th
anniversary award is available for those making contact with or
monitoring any GB90RSGB stations. Details can be found at: http://www.rsgb.org/rsgb90/award.htm.
TI5, COSTA RICA. Operators Harry/AC8G,
Ron/WA8LOW, W8ILC/Ron, Brian/KA7KUZ, Kecko/TI5KD, Tony/VE3RZ,
Jorge/CX6VM, Ed/K1EP, Tom/ZP5AZL, Juan/ZP5MAL, Dale/N3BNA and
Dave/WT8R, will be manning the TI5N Contest station as a
Multi-Multi entry in the CQWW SSB Contest, October 25-26th. QSL
TI5N via W3HNK. For a day or two before and after the contest,
the individual operators will be on using TI5/own-callsign as
time permits. Expect a higher level of CW and other non SSB modes
on the contest bands due to the large SSB volume in the contest.
Attention will also be directed to 6 meters and the WARC bands
using various modes. QSLs for the individual QSOs should go to
the callbook address unless advised otherwise. IMPORTANT: Do not
mix the contest QSL with ones for the individual contacts.
TS7, TUNISIA (Large IOTA Op). About 17 OMs
and 3 XYLs will operate from Kerkennah Islands (IOTA AF-073) from
November 19th to December 1st. Their activity will include the CQ
World Wide DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) as a Multi-2 entry
using the callsign TS7N. During their time there, they plan to
have five active stations on all modes and on 160-6 meters.
Operators mentioned are: 9K2RR, JH4RHF, DK1BT, DJ9CB, DJ7IK,
DK7YY, DL3KDV, DF2SS and possibly more. QSL via DL9USA. More
information is forthcoming, and an online Web page will be
available in August at: http://www.qsl.net/ts7n.
USI ACTIVITY. Look for NODXA member Byron,
KF8UN, to be active from Tappan Lake Island (USI OH-New) between
August 9-10th. Activity will be on all bands 80-6 meters. QSL via
the address on QRZ.com.
VP9, BERMUDA. Mark, AA1AC, will operate as
AA1AC/VP9 from the Hamilton Parish, Bermuda, during August
10-13th. No other details were provided. QSL via home call.
W9DXCC 2003. The Northern Illinois DX
Association is pleased to announce the 51th annual W9DXCC
convention at Rolling Meadows (a NW suburb of Chicago) Illinois
on September 19-20th. This will be the 50th anniversary of the
first W9DXCC initiated by Bob Baird, W9NN, and held in Chicago in
1953. Their banquet speaker will be Dave Sumner, K1ZZ, ARRL CEO.
Dave's topic will be the recently completed World Radio
Conference 2003 from the DX'ers perspective. Dave is also
Secretary of the International Amateur Radio Union, and has been
instrumental in acquiring new frequencies for amateurs, as well
as protecting current allocations. The complete W9DXCC schedule,
and on-line registration is available at the W9DXCC website at: http://www.w9dxcc.com.
Contact W9VA for info and questions via E-mail at: w9va@aol.com.
XU, CAMBODIA. Hugo, LA5YJ (ex-9N7YJ), informs
OPDX that he will be active as XU7ACW at least until September
9th. He was heard this past week on 40/30/20/17 meters CW. Watch
7006, 10105 and 18075 kHz after 1330z, and 14030 kHz after 1830z.
QSL to LA5YJ with a SAE and please 1 IRC (If not available, 2 USD
or equivalent). Postage from LA is 1.50 USD.
ZB2, GIBRALTAR. Carl, GW0VSW, will be one of
four Sea Cadet Instructors training in Gibraltar between August
15-29th. He will operate mainly QRP (Some QRO operation may be
possible) using an FT-817 and dipoles on all bands CW/SSB as
ZB2/GW0VSW/p. However, Sea Cadet/Naval training must take
priority, so expected times of operation will be early morning
and late evening around 0500z and 2100z. Suggested frequencies
are: 7030, 7055, 10106, 14060 and 14255 kHz. QSL is OK via his
homecall.
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