The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 694
BID: $OPDX.694
January 17, 2005
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF-80 BBS 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, NG3K, W3UR & The Daily DX, K4VUD, N4AA & QRZ DX, N6FF, KW7V, K8YSE, K0IR & K4UEE, N0JK, DL1EK & The DX News Letter, DL2VFR, DL7CM, EA5RM, F5CWU & La Gazette du DX, F5NQL & UFT, HA0HW, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I1HYW, IZ8BRI, IZ8CCW, J6KVR & JA-IOTA Islands News, PA3GIO, PA7FM, PY2ZX, SM6WET, UA2FM, VA3RJ & ICPO and VU2JOS for the following DX information.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT
According to the AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 9th/January, through Sunday, 16th/January there were 210 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4S, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5T, 5U, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M2, 9M6, 9Q, 9U, 9V, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C2, C3, C6, C9, CE, CE0A, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, DL, DU, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HC, HC8, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J6, J7, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ7, PY, PZ, S5, S9, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV9, T5, T7, T9, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TR, TU, TY, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9N, VP2E, VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XT, XU, XW, YA, YB, YI, YK, YL, YN, YO, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD9, ZF, ZK1/s, 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).

3B8, MAURITIUS (Also PT7)
Tibi, HA7TM, will be active as 3B8/HA7TM from January 25th to February 3rd. Activity will be on 40-10 meters including the WARC bands using a radio with 100 watts into a four band GP antenna by DunaX. After his operation here, he will go to Brazil between February 21st and March 2nd, and be active as HA7TM/PT7. His QTH will be Fortalese. QSL cards are "OK" via the HA bureau or direct using the (QRZ.com) address.

3C, EQUATORIAL GUINEA (Update)
Last week we mentioned that a station was signing 3CAK, and the operator was stating his name was Vladimir in Malabo on Bioco Island (AF-010). OPDX has been informed by Victor, UA2FM, that the operator is Vladimir Arseniev, and his QSL address is correct as announced last week. However, the 3CAK is the callsign of the ferry boat "DJIBLOHO" that Vladimir is on. He is an employee onboard the ferry, and operates the ship's HF terminal and actually should be signing /mm.

We were also informed that Vladimir has never had a personal callsign before but was a club station operator (UK2FAH in UA2-land) over 20 years ago. Victor states that Vladimir is a professional RO and excellent CW operator but has not been in contact with any UA2 hams for many years. Victor does know him on a professional basis, being that he is a maritime operator and captain's mate himself. Members of the UA2 Contest Club (RK2FWA) have contacted him and explained that his operation is illegal. They advised him to apply for a 3C licence and to look for any house close to the port area, or at least use a ham callsign with /mm id. Individuals are trying to help and provide/get Vladimir more information on the 3C licencing procedures. This information has been obtained and has been sent through a local coastal HF station where he is registered for communication service. The UA2 group has also recommended that Vladimir refrain from using the commercial call on ham bands. They hope he will get a UA2 licence when on holidays in April. After then, he may use /mm id. Stay tuned!

3Y0X PETER I ISLAND DXPEDITION UPDATE (Op Delayed!)
On January 13th, the following was a press release sent out by Team Co-leaders Ralph Fedor, K0IR and Bob Allphin, K4UEE: DXpedition Delayed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: "There will be at least a two and one-half to three-week delay in the planned 3Y0X DXpedition. Problems have arisen with completing the renovation and re-registration of the ship on schedule.

We currently have one team member in Chile gathering information. On Jan. 17 a second team member will arrive. The two of them will travel to the shipyard and personally inspect the vessel. We will know more after this meeting and will update you at that time.

Our entire team remains intact. We are all eager to be underway.

A25, BOTSWANA
Operators Hans/DL7CM and Sid/DM2AYO will be active as A25/DL7CM (possibly A25CM) and A25/DM2AYO, respectively, April 6-20th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters CW/SSB/RTTY/PSK31. They will have two stations active with amps using a 27m GP, 3 element 5 band beam, HF9V and a 4 element beam for 6m. QSL via their home callsign. Visit their Web page (which will have a log search) at:

AAW 2005 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Francois, F8DVD, an individual very fond of Polar countries (has stayed at 8 North Polar bases and the North Pole) has received the special French callsign TM8ANT to be used during the next Antarctic Activity Week (AAW). This callsign is valid from February 14-27th. The activity will be on the HF bands, especially on SSB. QSL TM8ANT via F8DVD: Francois Bergez, 6, rue de la Liberte, F-71000 MACON, FRANCE.

Francesco Giacoia, IZ7AUH, from the Italian Taranto HF Team (ARI Taranto) will be active as II7ANT during the next AAW. QSL via IZ7AUH: Francesco Giacoia, P.O. Box 2224/TA-05, 74100 TARANTO (TA), ITALY.

Both I7YKN and I7OCD will join the AAW using the callsign IU7ANT. QSL via I7YKN: Nuccio Meoli, P.O. Box 66, 73010 Porto Cesareo (LE) ITALY.

The "STRANGE RADIO TEAM" will participate in the next AAW with the special II8ANT callsign. Operators will be: IK8LIU/John, IK8MRA/Gianni, IK8YTG/Enzo, IZ8EDJ/Oreste, IZ8EQF/Francesco, IZ8EZP/Mario and IZ8GGF/ Salvatore. QSL via: ORESTE D'ANZILIO, P.O.Box 49, 84091 BATTIPAGLIA (SA), ITALY.

PLEASE take note that all special ANT stations are valid for both WAP WADA and WAP WACA Awards. Check the 4th edition of the WAP Antarctic Directory on:

AY1ZA STORY ON THE WEB
The story of the AY1ZA DXpedition is now available online at:

CADXA OFFICERS FOR 2005
The following members of the Central Arizona DX Association (CADXA) have been recently elected for the following officers for 2005:

Gary Capek K8BN - President
Mike Fulcher KC7V - Vice-President
John Arthers K7WP - Treasurer
Mike Johnson KW7V - Secretary
Bruce Makas K1MY - Past President
Bob Epstein K8IA - Board Member at Large
Jim McDonald N7US - Board Member at Large

FS, ST. MARTIN
Dennis, KT8X, will be active as FS/KT8X from March 4-11th. This will be a holiday style operation with an emphasis on the WARC bands. However, he does plan to enter the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 5-6th) as a Single-Op entry. QSL route will be the "Logbook of The World" (LoTW).

IOTA NEWS
EU-098. (IOTA to be REMOVED) If you missed this past weekend's activity by Ric/DL2VFR and Frank/DL2SWW from Poel Island, you will have another chance on January 21-23rd. The IOTA EU-098 will be removed from the IOTA List effective the 1st of February 2005 (Poel does not meet the 200m-rule anymore, the island merges more and more with the mainland). Activity will be on CW/SSB on all HF bands. Poel also counts for the German Island Award as O-02 (and that's beyond the 1st of February...). A sidetrip to the Lighthouses FED-236, FED-092 and FED-093 are possible. Ric states, "Hope to meet you on the air to say 'farewell' to an IOTA-island."

EU-146. Operators Bruno/F4CZU and Sylvan/F5TLN will activate the Island of Duiveland, January 29-30th. Activity will be on 40-10 meters. They may also activate Goeree Island from time to time. QSL Manager is F5TLN.

NA-093. A Cuban ham radio group will activate Cayo Jutia Island, Los Colorados, in the Pinar Del Rio Province, January 27-31st. Five operators will use their own personal callsigns and will be active on SSB and PSK31, on the following frequencies:

SSB - 1950, 3770, 7090, 14260, 18145, 21260, 24945, 28450
PSK31 - 1838, 3600, 7070, 10110, 14070, 18100, 21070, 24920 and 28120 kHz

NA-164 Pedro, HK3JJH, advises that the recent activity by XF1K by NA-165. Hector, XE1K, was from two different locations. Activity before January 15th was from NA-164 and activity on and after that date was from NA-165.

OC-099. Look for Jerry, P29ZAD, to be active from Tabar between January 18-27th during his spare time from work. He will call CQ on 14260 kHz around 2100z and 0800z. QSL direct only to: Jerry Walker, PO Box 264, Ukarumpa, EHP 444, Papua New Guinea (Please include SAE + 2 greenstamps). More information on QSLing is available via (QRZ.com).

SA-024. Operators Ark/PY2ZX and Luiz/PY2OC will be active from Comprida Island, January 20-26th. Activity will be 6 meters, 2 meters and 70 centimeters on modes CW/SSB/FM. Grid Square is: GG64bx. Suggested frequencies are: 50.110 MHz, 144.200 MHz, 144.300 MHz (TEP), 144.930 MHz (FM) and 432.100 MHz. QSL PY2OC via direct or by the bureau and PY2ZX via direct. For more info: http://paginas.terra.com.br/noticias/jdxg THEY ARE LOOKING FOR SKEDS! Send E-mail to: py2zx@terra.com.br

SA-043. Marco, CE6TBN, had to cancel his trip to Ascension Island due to transportation problems (ship's motor).

J2, DJIBOUTI
Yves, F5PRU, is currently here for work the next four months and will be active as J20FH. His activity will be limited to his spare time on 80-10 meters CW/SSB. He was heard this past week on 30 meters between 1900-2100z. QSL via F5PRU (Bureau QSLs preferred).

J73, DOMINICA
Lars, SM0CCM, will be active as J73CCM from February 16th to March 14th (for the 6th time). Activity will be on all bands, mostly CW and RTTY, but also some PSK and SSB. QSL to his home callsign SM0CCM. ADDED NOTE: He states that he will probably be active for a few days from the Caribbean Indian Territory as J70SWD (See more about J70SWD on (QRZ.com)).

KG4, GUANTANAMO BAY
Three members from the VADXCC (VA DX Club) are now active until January 22nd. Callsigns are as follows:

KG4SB - Jose - QSL to N4BAA
KG4WV - Bill - QSL to W4WV
KG4AS - Tip - QSL to N4SIA

KP2, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Operators John/G4RCG and Bruce/KI7VR will be active as KP2/G4RCG and KP2/KI7VR from St. Croix (NA-106) between January 21st and February 6th. John is expected to be an entry in the CQ 160m CW Contest (January 29-30th) as KP2ZZ. QSL for both callsigns is via G4OOC, direct or by the bureau.

LIGHTHOUSE ACTIVITY
Operators LU9DA, LU5EW and LU1DWW will be active as LU2DT from Punta Mogotes Lighthouse (ARG005), January 22-23rd. Activity will be on 20/15/10 meters SSB beaming Europe. QSL via: P.O. Box 664, (7600) Mar del Plata, Argentina. ADDED NOTE: It is reported that in Argentina 1 green stamp does not cover the mail charge.

MJ, JERSEY
Bert, PA3GIO, will be active as MJ/PA3GIO/p from Jersey Island (EU-013), January 22-27th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters SSB only. He will use only 100 watts and a Doublet. A Web page for this operation has been set up at:

QSL INFO AND NEWS
QSL 3V8ST via the ASTRA Bureau at: Scouts Tunisiens, B.P. 339, Tunis El-Mahrajen, 1082 TUNIS, TUNISIE. Activity was from the Tunisian Scouts Station, and they operated from the City Hall of Tunis for the Tunisian Childhood Week.

Pictures and the log from CW5R DXpedition to Lobos Island (SA-039) are now available online at: http://www.dx-men.com

Dick, N6FF (XU7ACB, Ex-KL7H), informs OPDX readers that his old KL7H callsign has been reissued. If anyone had a QSO with KL7H between January 2, 1987, and March 21, 1988, from his QTH on Endicott Island (NA-004), North Slope County Group, and needs a QSL to please send their requests to N6FF.

SPECIAL EVENT
Look for special event station TM6OLW and TM6OLS to be active between January 23rd and February 6th to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Wittenheim and Sausheim. Modes and bands of activity were not provided. QSL TM6OLW via F5TFI, and TM6OLS via F5OCL.

ST2, SUDAN
QSL Manager Dennis, PA7FM, informs OPDX readers that Paul, ST2PN, is back in the Sudan after a few weeks back home for the holidays. As things look now, Paul will work in Khartoum meaning he will be active much more often than before when he was in the Darfur area. He has been more active and has been working some PSK31. He is expected to do some RTTY later. Looking over the past few weeks, Paul has been on PSK31 on 20/17/15 meters between 1000-1700z. Also, some SSB activity has been used on 17/12/10 meters between 1330-1700z. Watch both modes. Dennis states that the ST2PN QSLs have just arrived from the printer, and ALL direct requests will be answered in the next week. New request will be answered as soon as they arrive. So far, only direct requests will be answered. Bureau cards will "MAYBE" be answered possibly later (not now). The log, the ST2PN QSL card and several new photos can be viewed online at:

TS1, TUNISIA (Special Event)
All Tunisian Hams are allowed to use the special callsign, TS1WHC, during the upcoming World Handball Championship in Tunisia between January 23rd to February 2nd. Activity will be on the HF bands, SSB and maybe CW and SSTV. QSL all QSOs via the bureau, or direct to: ASTRA, B.P. 339, Tunis El-Mahrajen, 1082 Tunis, Tunisie.

VP9, BERMUDA
Jon, N0JK, will be active as VP9/N0JK from January 28-31st. His primary purpose is a low power entry in the CQ WW 160 CW Contest. Jon has upgraded his 160m antenna to an Inverted L, which is now showing a "3 S-unit" improvement compared to his prior 160m anatenna. Look for him outside of the contest on 60 and 6 meters.

XU, CAMBODIA
Peter, NO2R, continues to be active from Sihanoukville as XU7ACY until January. Activity is mainly on 160 and 80 meters CW, with some 30 meters. Start looking for him after 1945z on 160 meters (before he moves to 80 meters). QSL via K2NJ.

XV2, VIETNAM (IOTA Op)
By the time you read this, operator Masa, JA7GAX, is expected to be active as XV2G from Con Son Island (IOTA AS-130) until 1700z January 23d. Activity will be on 40/20/15/10 meters CW, using only a wire antenna and 80 watts. QSL direct only to JA7GAX: Takayoshi Nagashima, 3-8-18 Akasaka Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 989-3211, Japan.

ZK1, NORTH AND SOUTH COOK ISLANDS (Update)
Magnus, SM6WET, informs OPDX that he and a team of operators will be active from North and South Cook Islands as follows:

Aitutaki Island (IOTA OC-083, South Cook) - January 31st to February 17th: Look for the callsigns ZK1WET, ZK1XMY, ZK1SDE and ZK1SDZ. Most of the activity will be on SSB but ZK1WET will be active on RTTY, CW and possibly PSK31. Also, look for ZK1WET in the CQ WPX RTTY Contest.
Manihiki Atoll (IOTA OC-014, North Cook) - February 17-24th: Callsigns to be used will be ZK1SDE and ZK1SDZ.
Aitutaki Island (IOTA OC-083, South Cook) - February 24th to March 3rd: Callsigns to be used will be ZK1SDE and ZK1SDZ.

A SPECIAL VU4 AND NIAR NEWS RELEASE

Subject: VU4 Dxpedition cum Tsunami Emergency Communication News

  Dear Friends
  Seasons Greetings to one all.


  This is to inform you that all Ham Members who were on Dxpedtion till
  26th December and their support team which became Tsunami Emergency
  communication operation are all safe and returned to Headquarters on
  15th January 2004.


  The Tsunami operation a major success with the help of excellent
  cooperation from National / International Ham community like yours.


  Some of our ham members who operated from remote and inaccessible
  areas of Carnicobar & other islands were able to communicate through
  many relay stations to provide relief much needed.


  All logs of Dxpedtion are safe and we will enter them into computers.


  We are also happy to inform you that around 1000 Direct QSLs have also
  arrived safely at NIAR QSL Bureau. We are also entering them into
  computers.


  The finanicial support already given and promises made will meet some
  of our Dxpedition cum Tsunami Emergency communication.


  So,  we are grateful to all those who are contributing to our efforts.


  Kindly wait patiently for our reply QSL Cards.


  With Regards
  Jose Jacob, VU2JOS
  Public Relations Officer
  Member - Tsunami Emergency Communication located at Hutbay in Little
  Andaman Islands.


  Note: If any one wants to contribute money for this Dx-pedition cum
  Tsunami Emergency Communication, you can send them in the form of Cheque
  infavor of "Director, National Institute of Amateur Radio" payable at
  Hyderabad, India.


  Or (For dontations Through Credit Card)
  Persons wishing to donate to the Dxpediton can send an email to
  DERA@disasters.org.


  In the email, they should say the amount they wish to donate in
  U.S.Dollars, say that it is for the VU4 Dxpedtion cum Tsunami
  Emergency Communication


  Visa / MasterCard Card Number
  Expiration Date
  Name on Card


  Complete Billing Address, including postal codes and country
  Donors will receive a receipt by postal mail, sent to billing address.
  Credit Card charge statement will show "DERA Disaster Resource Center"
  as the merchant.


  Persons not wishing to email the information may FAX their
  authorization to USA +970-532-2979


  Or send cash, check or credit card authorization via postal mail to
  DERA
  Attn: NIAR VU4 DXpedition cum Tsunami Emergency Communication
  P.O.Box 280795
  Denver, CO 80228
  USA


  Checks and money orders should be made payable to "DERA" with a
  notation that funds are for the NIAR VU4 DXpedition cum Tsunami
  Emergency Communication.


  OR  Also other fast means is


  REMIT PROCEEDS TO CITI BANK NEW YORK (CHIPS PARTICIPANT NO.0008 OR
  FEDWIRE ABA NO.021000089 OR SWIFT CITIUS 33) FOR CREDIT TO ANDHRA BANK
  IBD MUMBAI ACCOUNT NO.36153818 OR UID 131962 OR SWIFT ANDBINBB FOR
  ULTIMATE CREDIT FVG NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AMATEUR RADIO A/C.NO
  S.B.15565 AT VIJAYANAGAR COLONY, HYDERABAD BRANCH.INDIA


  Please note: - Since amount less than US $ 100 may attract more bank
  collection charges, you may send to us only when you receive more than
  US $ 100 or multiples thereof.


  NIAR has authorization to receive foreign contributions by Govt of India.
  NIAR sincerely thanks every one who is contributing to this Dx-pedition.
  NIAR shall acknowledge all the money/ contributions if received in due
  course even if it is US $ One
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  Andaman & Nicobar Islands 2004 Dxpediton
  VU4NRO & VU4RBI
  C/o.National Institute of Amateur Radio
  Rajbhavan Road, Somajiguda,
  Hyderabad - 500082, India
  Tel: 91-40-23310287, 91-40-55167388
  E-Mail: niarvu4@gmail.com
  URL: www.niar.org
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