The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1043
BID: $OPDX.1043
January 2, 2012
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, WO2N, N3QQ, NJ1Q & ARRL DX, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily DX, N4AA & QRZ DX, N4JF, KH6BZF, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX (60m News), W0GJ, A35RK/A35A, AT International, DK8JB & The DX News Letter, DL1SBF, DL7AOS, DxCoffee.com, DX-World.Net, ES1CW, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, G3SWH, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, IK2QPR, OH2BH, ON4IA, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, Pete's-DX-Newsdesk, PT7WA, RSGB IOTA Web Site, SV1HER, VA3RJ & ICPO, VE2XB and VHF-DX-Portal for the following DX information.
SPECIAL NOTE FROM EDITOR (Tedd, KB8NW)
My family (wife/OPDX's chief
proof-reader Linda, son Teddy [TJ] and his wife Jessi, daughter Katie and
her husband Kevin and son Lliam), and I (KB8NW) would like to wish all
DXers, Contesters and OPDX readers a very "Happy New Year". Thanks to
the many individuals who have provided DX information over the past year.
Without them there would not be an OPDX Bulletin. Also, thanks to the
individuals who sent holiday wishes to my family and me
73 and Have a Great/Safe/Healthy New Year de Tedd KB8NW
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT
According to the AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 25th-December,
through Sunday, 1st-January there were 217 countries active. Countries
available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R,
5V, 5W, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M2, 9M6, 9Q,
9U, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C5, C6, CE, CE0Y,
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, FH, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FY, G,
GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV,
HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J6, J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JX, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6,
KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ,
P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PJ7, PY, PZ, R1FJ, S2, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5,
SV9, T32, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TL, TR, TT, UA, UA2, UA9, UK,
UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK0M, VP2E, VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP8/h,
VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3,
ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, ZF, 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).
3B9, RODRIGUES ISLAND
Eric, OE4AAC, will be active as 3B9/OE4AAC from
Rodrigues Island (AF-017) between February 14-21st. Activity will be on
40-10 meters CW. QSL via OE4AAC.
3DA, SWAZILAND (Update)
4G, PHILIPPINES (Special Event)
5H, TANZANIA
6Y5, JAMAICA
9A20, CROATIA (Special Event)
9H, MALTA
A3, TONGA (News)
1) A35CT is no longer in Tonga....Craig left for the States, and he
isn't coming back anytime soon...certainly not within the next year.
2) A35A (A35RK) is packing up to leave Tonga very soon. A final depar-
ture date is set for 16th January 2012, and there is no definite
return date. Paul states, "I will be taking down antennas and packing
radios for shipment to the States in 2 days (December 31st)." His
last date of activity was December 30th. A35RK/A35A has been active
from Tonga since 4th May 1994, but that is about to end for an
indefinite period of time. Any lingering QSLs are good via LoTW or
W7TSQ.
ARRL DXCC DIAMOND AWARD
CCF NEWSLETTER
CY0, SABLE ISLAND (Postponed!)
Needless to say, we are extremely disappointed that we have had to
postpone the DXpedition. We have learned first-hand there is really no
season of the year that is ideal for flights. Late yesterday morning we
met with Ted of Maritime Air. Ted advised it has been the worst year he
has experienced as far as scheduling flights. Maritime Air provides
logistical flight services to Environment Canada on the island.
Even though we are disappointed, we are not defeated. Maritime Air
allowed us to store our gear to help facilitate our next attempt. We are
discussing two options with the Sable Island station.
We appreciate your interest in the DXpedition. We have received a lot
of encouragement from DX'ers around the world. Continue to check the
DXpedition Web site for updates at:
IOTA NEWS
EU-125. Stefan, DL7AOS, will once again be using the special callsign
5P5K from Romo Island between March 10-24th. Activity will be
on 80-6 meters using a FT-857 with a 1kW amp into a vertical
antenna near the beach. Look for 5P5K to also be operating
in the Russian DX Contest (March 17-18th) as a Single-Op/All-
Band/High-Power entry. QSL via DL7AOS, direct using the QRZ.com
address or by the Bureau. Last year's activity can be seen on
Youtube at:
NA-168. Operators Dana/AD5VC, Wayne/K5DF, David/K5DFD, Jim/N5IB,
Jerry/W5AJD and David/W5XU will be active as W5GIX from Grand
Isle, in the Louisiana State South East IOTA group between
January 6-8th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, possibly 6m,
using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via W5GIX.
NA-240. (Reminder/Update/NEW IOTA!) Members of the Russian Robinson
Club (RRC) and with the support of the Bethel Amateur Radio
Club (BARK) will activate the last new IOTA in Alaska in the
Bethel County IOTA Group around January 5-8th (estimated dates
-- depending on weather and transportation availability). The
callsign will be KL7RRC/p. The group's main reason for this
winter activation is to help jump start the RSGB IOTA Marathon.
See details at:
OC-136. Operators Peter/VK3ZPF, Matt/VK2ADF and Kevin/VK3KAB will be
active as VK3SAT from French Island between January 7-8th.
Activity will be on 80/40/20/15/10 meters using wire antennas.
Suggested frequencies and times of band operations are available
on QRZ.com. They will carry most of the gear in backpacks and
will be joined by three or four others who will be kayaking
across from Stony Point. QSL via VK3SAA.
SA-028. Operators Orlando/PT2OP and Fred/PY2XB will be active as PV2PC
and ZX2S, respectively, from Sao Sebastiao Island (ARLHS
BRA-223, WLOTA L-1007, DFB SP-14) between February 23-27th.
QSL PV2PC via PT2OP and ZX2S via PT7WA.
ISWL CALLSIGNS (For January)
GX4BJC/A - Operated /A from Stratton, near Bude in Cornwall, by Mike/
M0SMJ. ( /A WAB Square = SS20 - England & IOTA = EU-005).
MX1SWL/A & MX1SWL/P - Operated /A from Hartford, in Cambridgeshire,
by Tom/G3RPV. ( /A WAB Square = TL27 - England & IOTA =
EU-005). ( /P WAB Details will be given at the time of
the QSO ).
For more information, see
J7, DOMINICA (Update)
KH2, GUAM
KH6BZF PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (January 2-8th)
The leaders of each team have been in extensive band planning communica-
tions and have agreed upon the following coordinated frequency plan.
NCDXF CHRISTMAS GIFT
By now, you may have heard about the severe floods in Thailand this
past fall, resulting in devastating damage everywhere -- including the
Radio Amateur Society of Thailand (RAST) and their famous 'HS0AC' club
station which were completely destroyed. This website shows it all in
horrific detail:
For the past 40 years, NCDXF had not only been funding major DXpeditions,
but is also committed to education and scholarships.
PJ7, SINT MAARTEN
QSL INFO AND NEWS
SX100A. A special QSL card or Award plaque will be available on request
from the Radio Amateur Association of Greece. The anniversary plaque
cost is 30 Euro + 2 Euro Paypal expenses. The design of plaque can be
viewed at:
QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 4L4WW, 9V1RM, BD4FM, BU2AI, C6ANM, CN3A, CW5W,
DL7VEE, DR1A, E51MAN, E51NOU, EA3QP, EA4TX, ED3A, EF8R, F5LQ, FO8RZ,
FY5KE, GM7TUD, KH7Y, NP3CW, OK1BN, OQ5M, OS8A, PA3YH, PJ2/W9JUV, PJ4A,
PJ4LS, PY1GQ, RN4ABD, ST2AR, T32J, TK4W, TM6M, UW2ZM, V51YJ, VE3MM,
VE6WP, VP2MTA, XE1MM, XF3/IZ2LSC and YN2CC
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 3XY1D, 5T0JL, 5W0OJ, 5X1GS, 7Q7GM, 7Z1AA,
A52DL, A71A, A73A, BD4CQ, C21UF, C6ANM, CP4DR, EA8/DL3GCS, EI6S, J39BS,
JT5DX, OY1CT, P29CW, PJ2/K8LEE, TA1CQ, TF8GX, TM0INT, UA2F, VK9CX,
VP5/W5CW, XV4YY, ZB2FK, ZD7BG, ZD7VC and ZD8F
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 3D2CI, 3D2CY, 3D2DX, 3W9R, 4W6A, 4Z1UF,
6W/LA9DL, 9J2YO, 9K/SP4R, 9M2/LA9DL, 9M8DX/2, A23SL, A61AS, BT1OB,
BT1OJ, C37URA, C36VM, CR2X, CU3AC, CU3CP, CU3CY, CU3EM, CU3FV, CU3HN,
E41/OK1DTP, FT5GA, H7/K9GY, J88XF, JW1ECA, JW5X, JW7QIA, JW7XX, JW8DW,
JW9DL, K4M, LW3DG, OJ0LA, OX/DF9TM, PJ2/DL5RDP, PJ2/K2NV, PJ4/W9NJY,
PJ5/AH6HY, PJ5/SP6EQZ, PJ5/SP6IXF, SM3VAC, TB0DX, TC0DX, TF/LA9SN,
TX5SPA, YM0DX, YU8HI, Z38AV and ZL4M
T8, PALAU (Update)
TN, CONGO (Update)
V2, ANTIGUA
VP9,BERMUDA
XU7, CAMBODIA
YS3, EL SALVADOR
PLEASE NOTICE (as of February 12, 2007), NEW ADDRESS CHANGES FOR THE
OPDX INTERNET HELP/SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE REQUEST:
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OPDX WORLD-WIDE WEB HOME (provided by John, K8YSE (k8yse@papays.com):
ALSO VISIT THE NORTERN OHIO DX ASSOCIATION'S WEB HOME PAGE:
Operators Phil/G3SWH and John/G3OLU (aka EA5ARC)
will be active as 3DA0PW from the Hawane Resort in western Swaziland
between February 21-29th. The Hawane Resort has a well equipped station
with Elecraft K3 transceivers, ICOM IC2KL amplifiers, an A4S at 24m and
an A3WS at 20m, a wire 4 square for 40m and a vertical for 80m complete
with 30 x 20m long radials. Activity will be on CW only on all bands 80-10
meters. There will be no 160, 6 meters or EME activity. Propagation
permitting, they plan to have two stations on the air for as many hours
every day as is possible. Their main objective is to work as many European,
North American and ROTW stations on as many different bands as possible
and plan to make at least 15,000 QSOs. QSL via G3SWH, either via the OQRS
facility on Phil's Web site
Look for special event station 4G0LD to
be active during 2012. Activity is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of
the Philippine Amateur Radio League (PARL). QSL via the Bureau. Also,
the PARL is sponsoring a commemorative Diploma for amateur radio stations
that have established two-way communications with at least twelve (12)
QSOs with PARL members. Look for more details at:
Maurizio, IK2GZU, will once again return to the "Mission
Ilembula" to do some work at the new hospital and orphanage between
March 4th and April 4th. He plans to be active during his spare time
as 5H3MB on the HF bands. Maurizio will use his FT-100 and the mission's
TS-850 into a tri-band 3 element beam (20/15/10m) fixed on Europe and a
vertical or dipole for the other bands. QSL via IK2GZU, direct or by the
Bureau. Also, LoTW (after his return home).
Gerhard, OE3GEA, will be active as OE3GEA/6Y5 from Jamaica
(NA-097, WLOTA 0214) between February 2-12th. Activity will be holiday
style, mainly CW, operating only 50 watts into an Outbacker antenna or
dipole. QSL via his home callsign.
Look for several Croatian stations to use
the "9A20" prefix from now until December 31st. Activity is to celebrate
the 20th anniversary of the 9A prefix for Croatia. Details for a special
"9A 20" award are available at:
Peter, G3PHO, will be active as 9H3C from Gozo Island (EU-023)
between March 8-15th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters and possibly 160m.
Look for him to be an entry in the RGSB Commonwealth Contest. QSL via
his home callsign or LoTW.
Paul Kidd, A35RK/A35A, informs OPDX the following two
news items from Tonga:
During the year 2012, the ARRL's DXCC Award
program will be celebrating their 75th anniversary, and as you know
this is the world's preeminent DXing award. So reaching this "Diamond
milestone", the ARRL decided to celebrate this event by going back to
the roots of the award, and specifically reading the 1937 DXCC List
(January 1937 QST, pages 52-53) to learn what countries were counted
at the onset which led them to create the "Diamond DXCC Challenge". The
country list that they will be using for the "Diamond DXCC Challenge"
is based upon the list of 231 places shown in 1937. The list is available
at:
Martti, OH2BH, reports that the latest and last 2011
issue of the Contest Club Finland's Newsletter, PileUp! - is now available
online. This will also be the last publication by the current editorial
team. The newsletter is in English (for most part) and includes interesting
articles, and can be viewed at:
The latest update, dated December 30th,
states (edited): "Hi Everyone - Unfortunately, we had to postpone the
Sable Island CY0 DXpedition due to the landing area on the island being
under water. A winter storm with 20+ foot swells pushed water onto the
sand 'runway' on Wednesday evening. Al Wilson, the OIC on Sable, made
an assessment of the landing area yesterday. Ron and I talked with Al
and there was no possibility of a flight to the island in the next five
days. After that, it would depend on how quickly the water would drain
from the landing area and if any other storms affect the island. At that
point, we decided to postpone the DXpedition.
AS-014. Abdullah, A61AM/A41WW, will be active possibly as A41WW/M or
A41WW/P from Masirah Island on January 1st. Activity will be
on 80/40/20/17/15/10 meters SSB only. QSL via EA5ZD.
The following ISWL club callsigns will be
used throughout the month of January:
Mike, VE2XB, will be active as J79XB from Dominica
(NA-101) starting January 5th (2012) for several weeks. Activity will be
holiday style on all bands 160-10 meters and possibly 6m if there are
openings. He states that he will be concentrating a bit more on 80/40/30
meters and of course the other bands including 17/12 meters as conditions
allow. QSL via VE2XB (see QRZ.com for address and details) with SASE and
CDN stamps or 2 IRCs or 2 greenbacks. The postal rates have gone up, so
take that into consideration before you send your QSL card. A Web page
is available at:
Take, JS6RRR, will be active as KH2/JS6RRR from Guam (OC-026,
USI GU003S, WLOTA L-0064) between February 10-14th. Activity will be on
160-6 meters using CW, SSB, FM, RTTY and PSK31. QSL via JS6RRR.
Jan/02nd AN Jan/05th AN Jan/07th AN
Jan/03rd AN Jan/06th AN Jan/08th AN
Jan/04th AN
SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
======================================================
NORMALITY GEOMAG K Values Alpha
----------------- ------ -------- ------
AN - Above Normal Quiet K=0-1 0-7
HN - High Normal Unsettled K=2 8-15
LN - Low Normal Active K=3 16-29
BN - Below Normal Minor Storm K=4 30-49
DIS - Disturbed Major Storm K=5 50-99
VRY DIS - Very Disturbed Severe Storm K=6-9 100-400
MALPELO AND PITCAIRN DXPEDITIONS (Coordinated Frequency Plan)
Glenn Johnson, W0GJ, NCDXF Vice President (also HK0NA participant!),
reports (edited): "In less than 3 weeks two very visible DXpeditions will be
operational simultaneously from the Pacific:
VP6T - Pitcairn www.vp6t.org will be operational Jan. 20thFeb 4th, 2012
HK0NA - Malpelo hk0na.com will be operational Jan. 21stFeb. 8th, 2012
Band HK0NA VP6T
TX RX TX RX
------ ------------- -------------
10M CW 28024 up 28035 up
12M CW 24892 up 24903 up
15M CW 21024 up 21035 up
17M CW 18070 up 18083 up
20M CW 14024 up 14035 up
30M CW 10124 up 10103 up
40M CW 7024 up 7003 up
80M CW 3524 up 3503 up
160M CW 1833.5 up 1831.5 dwn
JA Listening 1811-16 1819-24
10M SSB 28405 As Directed 28490 As Directed
12M SSB 24940 As Directed 24960 As Directed
15M SSB 21275 As Directed 21295 As Directed
17M SSB 18130 As Directed 18150 As Directed
20M SSB 14160 As Directed 14180 As Directed
40M SSB 7056 7195+/- 7085 As Directed
80M SSB 3770 As Directed 3790 up/dwn
160M SSB 1845 up
10M RTTY 28080 up 28108 up/dwn
12M RTTY 24920 up 24928 dwn
15M RTTY 21080 up 21098 up
17M RTTY 18098.5 dwn/up 18108 dwn
20M RTTY 14080 up 14088 up/dwn
30M RTTY 10142 dwn 10144 up
40M RTTY 7038 dwn 7048 up
80M RTTY 3586 dwn 3588 up
160M RTTY 1845 up
Please visit their Web sites above for latest details."
Glenn Johnson, W0GJ, NCDXF Vice President, informed
OPDX on December 25th (edited): "Today, the Northern California DX
Foundation announced a 'Christmas gift' of 500 USDs to help rebuild and
re-equip the Radio Amateur Society of Thailand's (RAST) HS0AC Club station
that was destroyed by recent flooding.
Merry Christmas to all and Healthy New Year filled with DX!!!"
Paolo, IK2QPR, will be active as PJ7/IK2QPR from
Sint Maarten (NA-105) between January 8-16th. Activity will be holiday
style on the HF bands. QSL via IK2QPR at: Paolo Fava, via Bertani 8
46100 Mantova, ITALY.
QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (dated December 25th and January 1st)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
4L6DL via LZ1OT EA8/PA3LEO via PA3LEO ON44NUTS via ON4RCA
4T100MP via OA4O EA8/PD1DX via PD1DX OX3O via OZ5DE
5Q4B via OZ5EV EH2MDB via EA2URV PB11XMAS via PB5X
5V7SI via JA1PBV EM20LTD via UR3LTD PJ2/K8ND via K8ND
6Y5/KD8EZU via KD8EZU FM5WE via K4FJ PR2B via 6K5YPD
6Y5/N0YCM via N0YCM GX4HRC/A via G3SVK RU0LL via IK2DUW
9A202AA via 9A2AA HA40KKC via HA5MA SE2I via SA2BRN
9G5SI via JA1PBV HH2/HB9AMO via PA7FM SP/DL6EBH via DL6EBH
9Q6CC via CX2CC HK3/DL6IAK via DL6IAK TG9NX via N4FKZ
A52ATV via JA4ATV II2ITAL via IK2AQZ TI7/N5BEK via N5BEK
AU50GOA via VU2SMS II4LXV via IZ4OUL V5/DH3WO via DH3WO
C6ANM via WA2IYO (LoTW) II4PRI via IZ1JKW V5/DJ2HD via DJ2HD
CT3AS via DJ8FW IQ3LE via IZ3DBA V51W via DF3GY
DL5M via DL1FY JD1BLY via JI5RPT VE2CSI via M0URX
DP3LUNA via DK1PM K3N via N3YIM WH0AU via JP3WAU
EA6/G3SZU via M0OXO K6AAX/VY2 via K6AAX XR45EI via CE1SZZ
EA6QM via EA6AZ KG2A/VP9 via KG2A YO800KNX via YO6CUF
EA8/DB5FP via DB5FP KL7/N1TX via N1TX Z21LS via DE1ZHB
EA8/DH2MS via DH2MS KP4MS via W4DN ZT1T via ZS1AFS
EA8/DL8JJ/M via DL8JJ OL950CHEB via OK1MO
9J2CA QSL MANAGER. Phil, G3SWH, reports, "I've just resumed QSL Manager-
ship for James, 9J2CA, in Lusaka, Zambia. James is mainly QRV on the
digital modes with the occasional foray onto CW. QSL direct only. There
is an on-line log search at: http://www/g3swh.org.uk/9j2ca.html "
Operators Mike/JA6EGL, Yasu/JA6UBY, Masa/JH6KXG and
Yu/JE6DND will be active as T88SM, T88CP, T88BI and T88HK, respectively,
from Koror Island (OC-009) between January 11-19th. Mike and Yu will only
stay until January 16th. Activity will be 80-10 meters using CW and SSB.
QSL via their home callsigns (direct only).
Look for six operators to be active as TN2T from the
Republic of the Congo between January 22-31st. Using three stations, the
DXpedition will be active on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Their
suggested frequencies are available on the TN2T Web page, was well as a
"most wanted" band survey. Operators mentioned are Patrick/ON4HIL/OT2A,
Marc/ON6CC/OR3A, Luc/ON4IA/OR2M, Ronald/PA3EWP, Carlo/ON4BR/OO4T and
Stefaan/ON4FG/OP4T. QSL Manager is M0URX. More details and updates are
available on the TN2T Web page at:
Operators YL Babs/DL7AFS and Lot/DJ7ZG will once again be
active as V21ZG from Antigua (NA-100) between March 5-31st. Their holiday
activity will be focused on 15-6 meters, looking for JA and QRP stations,
operating mainly on SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via DL7AFS.
Kurt, W6PH, will be active as VP9/W6PH for the 2012 ARRL
DX CW Contest (February 18-19th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry,
and the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 3-4th) as a Multi-Op (w/N6WIN)/Single/
Low-Power entry. QSL direct to his home callsign W6PH.
Operators Alex/UA9YAB and Alex/UA9YPS will be active as
XU7YAB and XU7YPS, respectively, from Cambodia between January 3-6th.
They are also planning a side trip to IOTA AS-133. QSL XU7YAB via his
home callsign direct or LoTW. QSL XU7YPS via his home callsign direct.
Luca, IW2CXJ, will be active as YS3/IW2CXJ between
January 11-24th. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters using
a Cushcraft R7 vertical and 100 watts. QSL via LoTW, eQSL or direct to
his home callsign.
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