The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 899
BID: $OPDX.899
March 9, 2009
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, NJ1Q, KP2HC, NG3K, W3UR & The Daily DX, N4AA & QRZ DX, W5ACM, W5JON, K8YSE, DX-IS News Site, Pete's-DX- Newsdesk, CO8TW, DK8JB, DL7MAE & The DX News Letter, DL8OBF, F5NQL & UFT, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, G3SWH, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, IZ8EDJ, JI5RPT, LA5HE, OE1WHC, OH2BN, RSGB IOTA Web Site, TA1HZ, VA3RJ & ICPO, VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF), VK4FW and ZL1BBO/ZS5BBO for the following DX information.
EDITOR'S SPECIAL NOTICE
This week's bulletin was sent out earlier
than normal to accommodate the late ARRL DX SSB Contest announcements.
Also, we wanted to provide the readers with a consolidated listing
of the ARRL DX SSB Contest participants.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT
According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Saturday, 28th/February, through Friday, 6th/March there were
223 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J,
4L, 4O, 4S, 4U1U, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P,
8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7,
A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C5, C6, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D4, DL,
DU, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY,
F, FG, FH, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4,
H40, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2,
J3, J5, J7, J8, JA, JD/m, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2,
KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OJ0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY,
OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ7, PY, PY0F, PZ, S5, S7, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5,
SV9, T2, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TN, TR, TT, TU, UA, UA2, UA9,
UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2E, VP2M, VP2V, VP5,
VP8, VP8/g, VP8/h, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, YA, YB, YI, YK, YL, YN, YO,
YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, 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).
3DA0, SWAZILAND (Ops Needed)
Operators David/GI4FUM (EI4DJ, 3DA0DJ) and
Tony/G4LDL will activate the station 3DA0SS during the month of August.
The object of this activity is to provide a ham radio station at an inter-
national scout camp near Manzini. Station 3DA0SS was the first ham radio
station to operate in the "Jamboree on the Air" for the scouts of Swaziland
in October 2008. The station was run at the Hawane Resort in western
Swaziland 15km from the Swazi capital Mbabane. The resort is 4530 ft.
ASL in the mountains - QRA KG53MS. David states (edited), "We will operate
from Hawane in the evenings and early mornings and drive over to the scout
campsite during the day (about an hour away). There is a DXpedition to
Lesotho at the same time as our visit to Swaziland. John, 9M6XRO, is a
member of the Lesotho DXpedition team (also serviced by African DX Safaris)
but he will be joining us at Hawane between 6th and 13th August.... Our
visit to Swaziland will include a trip to the Kruger National Park which
is a 2 hour drive from Hawane Resort. We also hope to visit the Trans
World Radio transmitter site near to Manzini. We are looking for more
members for the team." Anyone interested should E-mail David at:
3V, TUNISIA
SWL Ashraf, 3V4-002, will be active as 3V8SS from the "Radio
Club Station of Tunisian Scouts" in Sousse, during the ARRL DX SSB Contest
(March 7-8th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via IZ8CCW.
Also, read about Ashraf on his Web page at:
4M, VENEZUELA
Operators Jose/YV5TX, Werther/YV5MSG and Alexis/YV5SSB
will be active as 4M5DX during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 28-29th)
as a Multi-Single/High-Power entry. QSL via IT9DAA.
5N, NIGERIA (Update to OPDX.898)
Bodo, DL3OCH, has reported that his
trip will be slightly delayed, so look for him to be in Nigeria around
March 21st and to start his activity later than March 5th as first
announced. He has also reported that he has received his license and
will use the callsign 5N0EME. In the meantime, all his equipment is on
the way. Remember, activity will be on all HF bands (160-10 meters)
plus some operations on EME. QSL via DL3OCH.
6TH IDXC ANNOUNCEMENT
The 6th International DX Convention organized
by the Strange Radio Team (SRT) will be held April 18-19th, 2009. The
City will be Paestum near Salerno (fantastic Archeological Area) and the
airport is Napoli Capodichino. Some of the guest speakers are:
* Giancarlo Sanna, IS0ISJ, ARI PresidentMore details about the event and dinner bandquet are available at:
* Antonio Esposito, IW2OAZ: "D-STAR" Panoramic analysis
* Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ: "The IOTA of the future"
* Mario Ambrosi, I2MQP: ARI Awards
* Norman Fusaro, W3IZ: DXCC & ARRL Awards
* Simone Bizzarri/IZ0BTV & Giorgio Minguzzi/IZ4AKS: 2009 E44M PALESTINE DXpedition
* William Josh Fisher, W4WJF: 2008 VK9DWX Willis Island DXpedition
* Mike Mraz, N6MZ: 2009 KP5 Desecheo Island DXpedition
* Nuccio Meoli, I0YKN: International Polar Year
6W, SENEGAL
Alessandro, IK4ALM, will be active as 6W/IK4ALM from Saly
between March 29th and April 9th. Activity will be on 40-10 meters using
CW and SSB with 100 watts into a ground plane. QSL via his home callsign.
BX5, TAIWAN
Jimmy, BX5AA, will be active during the ARRL DX SSB Contest
(March 7-8th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (?)/High-Power entry. Jimmy
states that BX5 is a rare prefix for Taiwan (CQ 24). QSL via BX5AA.
C9, MOZAMBIQUE
Philip, ON4AEO, will lead a team of operators on a
DXpedition to Mozambique and sign C91FC from April 9-13th. You may
remember that Philip lead a team of operators last year to Lesotho for
the 7P8FC DXpedition. The "Fox Charlie DXpedition" team is made up of
the following operators: Philip/ON4AEO, Kath/ON7BK, Sid/ZS6AYC, Adele/
ZR6APT, Gert/ZS6GC, Lucas/ZS6ACT, Jan/ZS5JC, Deon/ZS6ABR, Jose/ON4CJK,
Herman/ZS5LH and Steffi/ON3AEO. They hope to activate the following bands,
80/40/20/17/15/12/10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. The QSL Manager
is ON4CJK. Send QSLs either by the Bureau or direct. It is requested that
direct cards be accompanied with 1 IRC or 2 green stamps with a self
addressed envelope (QSLs without this, QSLs will be returned via the
Bureau). The QSL address is: JOSE DUYCK, MOLENAKKER 56, 8740 EGEN, BELGIUM.
More information regarding the DXpedition can be obtained from their Web
site at:
CO8, CUBA
Eduardo, CO8LY, will be in the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March
7-8th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (80m)/QRP entry. QSL via EA7ADH. Also,
look for Juan Carlos, CO8TW, to be active in the contest as a Single-OP/
Single-Band (20m)/Low-Power entry. QSL via HB9SVT. His log will be on-line
at:
CT3, MADEIRA ISLAND (AF-014]
Operators Hardy/DL3KWF and Rosel/DL3KWR
(XYL) will once again be active as CT3/homecall from the Hotel Royal
Orchid between now and March 19th. Activity will be mainly CW on 30/17/12
meters. Hardy is expected to try some RTTY and PSK-31. QSL via their home
callsigns. E-mail requests for Bureau QSL cards can be sent to:
CU2, AZORES ISLANDS
Operators Martti/OH2BH (CU2KG) and Juha/OH8NC (CU2KH)
are in the Azores and will activate both CU2A and CU2X in the ARRL DX SSB
Contest (March 27-28th) as two Single-Band categories, CU2A on 20m and
CU2X on 80m. They may occasionally come on other bands to hand out
multipliers. They arrived in the Azores early this week and have been
active using their personal callsigns. QSL both via OH2BH.
EA8, CANARY ISLANDS
Jon, LA3JJ, will once again be active as EA8/homecall
from Isla de Fuerteventura (AF-004, DIE S-006, WLOTA 0883) between now
and March 26th. Activity will be on 30/17 meters and possibly 12 meter
CW. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.
EA9/EG9, CEUTA AND MELILLA
Jorge, EA9LZ, will be active as EA9LZ or
possibly EG9Z during the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest (March 28-29th) as Single-
Op/Single-Band (40m or 20m) entry. QSL via EA9LZ (QRZ.com).
FR, REUNION ISLAND (Correction)
Stephane, F5UOW, will be active as
FR/F5UOW from Boucan Canot (near St. Gilles les Bains) between March
8-28th (not the 22nd). Activity will be holiday style, mostly CW on
20 meters. QSL via his home callsign.
FT5X, KERGUELEN ISLANDS (Update)
Gildas, TU5KG/FT5XS is enroute to
the Kerguelen Area. He hopes to stop at Port aux Francais on possibly
on March 9th. Look for him between March 8-10th. QSL via F4EFI, by the
REF Bureau 29 or direct.
GW, Wales
Steve, GW4BLE, will be active as GW7X during the ARRL DX SSB
Contest (March 7-8th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (40m) entry. QSL via
GW3SQX, direct or by the Bureau.
HH, HAITI (Update to OPDX.849)
Operators Jan/K4QD and Don/AF4Z will be
active as HH4/homecall from the Northwest Haiti Christian Mission
(www.nwhcm.org) between March 24th and April 4th. They will operate 80-10
meters on CW, SSB and RTTY as time permits. Nighttime low band operations
will be limited to the availability of AC power. They will also participate
in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 29-30th). They are working with HH2JR
and the Radio Club of Haiti in an attempt to obtain a special 4V4 prefix
for the contest. QSL via their home callsigns. Operators prefer direct or
LoTW, but the Bureau is "OK".
HQ2, HONDURAS
Operator Dan, HR2DMR, will be active as HQ2W during the
ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 7-8th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power/
Assisted entry. He will use monobander antennas on 20/15/10m and sloper
antennas on 160/80/40m. QSL via HR2DMR. QSL via address on (QRZ.com).
IOTA NEWS
AS-103. Operators Tang/BM2AAV, Wu/BM2APH, James/BU2AT, Eddie/BV2DD,
Bruce/BV2KI, Lee/BV2NT and Chung/BX4AF will be active as
BP0A from Penghu Island between March 27-30th. Activity
will be on all bands. QSL via BV2KI.
EU-008. Members of the Kilmarnock and Loudoun ARC will be active as
GM7A from Kerrera Island (IOSA FL02, SCOTIA CN02), Scotland,
during the upcoming RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). Operators
mentioned are Graham/MM0GHM and Arthur/MM0DHQ. QSL via GM7AAJ,
direct or by the bureau.
EU-017
Operators Andy/IZ0EHO and Vincenzo/IZ0FKE will be active as
ID9N from Vulcano Island (IIA ME-018, MIA MI-122, WLOTA 1001),
April 24-30th. Activity will be on all HF bands and modes.
QSL via the information on (QRZ.com).
EU-171
Operators Tor/DJ4MG and Ela/DL1TM will be active as 5P4MG
and OZ7TM, respectively, from Vendsyssel-Thy/Nordjylland
(DIA NJ-001), April 5-16th. Look for SSB activity to be on
160/80/40/20/17/15 meters and PSK31 on 40/20 meters. QSL
5P4MG via DJ4MG, direct or by the bureau. QSL OZ7TM via
DL1TM, direct or by the bureau.
EU-171
Operators Rene/DL2JRM and Netti/DO6XX will be active as
OZ/homecall/p from Vendsyssel-Thy/Nordjylland (DIA NJ-001)
between July 18th and August 1st. Activity will include the
RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). Look for them on 80-10
meters using CW with 100 watts into a dipole/GP. QSL via
their home callsigns, direct or by the Bureau.
NA-192
Operators John/VE8EV, Wally/VE8DW and Gerry/VE8GER will be
active as VX8X from Ellice Island, March 20-23rd. Activity
will be on 40/20/15 meter CW/SSB during a 24 hours per day
non-stop operation. Expect to see them on CW, but most of
the focus will be on 20 meter SSB on 14260 kHz. QSL via the
information on QRZ.com under VX8X.
OC-120
Operators Ed/4F1OZ, Roland/DU1KGJ, Jairus/DV1ERS and Frank/
VE7DP plan to activate Cuyo Island (WLOTA 3028) between 0400z,
March 6th and 0200z, March 9th. Activity will be on 40/30/20/17
meters using CW and SSB. Both the callsign and QSL route are
TBA.
SA-098p
Operators Jorge/OA4BHY, Marco/CE6TBN, Zoli/HA1AG, Daniel/DL5YWM
and Rene/DL2JRM will be active as OA4BHY/6 from La Leona Island,
April 10-13th. There is a possibility that a special callsign
may be used. Activity will be on all HF bands using 2 stations
with operations on CW and SSB. QSL via DL2JRM, direct or by the
Bureau.
IOTA STATESIDE TOUR
Pete, VE3IKV, will be active as W4/VA3RA from the
following stateside islands:
March 7-8th - St. Simons; NA-058, USI GA-003S, Glynn county, Georgia
March 9-13th - Key West; NA-062, USI FL-040S, Monroe county, Florida
March 11-12th - Garden Key, Dry Tortugas; NA-079, USI FL-013S, Monroe
county, Florida.
Activity will be on 40 meters CW using 100 watts into a sloper antenna.
Also, look for him on 6 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via VE3IKV, direct
or by the Bureau.
J5, GUINEA-BISSAU
Peter, HA3AUI, has announced that he will be acctive
as J5UAP during the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 7-8th) as a Single-Op/
Single-Band (20m) entry from the QTH of Varela, IK12QH. Remember, he is
supposed to be here until March 31st. His activity will be mostly Digital
with some SSB and CW upon request. Operations will be on 160-6 meters
using a spiderbeam, verticals, dipoles, and 500w or 100w. QSL via HA3AUI,
direct or by the HA Bureau.
J6, ST. LUCIA (Change in Plans
John, W5JON, informs that the dates
have been changed and now he will be active as J6/W5JON from Marigot Bay
between March 24th and April 2nd. Activity will be on 160-6 meters SSB
using 400 watts, dipoles and 6m yagi. Also, look for activity in the CQ
WW WPX SSB Contest (March 28-29th). QSL via W5JON.
JD1/O, OGASAWARA (Update)
Operators Hide/JM1LJS (JD1BLK), Hiroyuki/JG7PSJ
(JD1BMH), Masaru/JE4SMQ (JD1BMT) and Makoto/JI5RPT (JD1BLY) will be active
from Chichijima Island (AS-031) between April 29th and May 5th. The group
will be active on 160-6 meters using the CW, SSB, Digital and Satellite
modes. QSL via their home callsigns. Their detailed schedule is as follows:
Callsigns, Dates of Operation and Web log searches will be available at:
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JD1BLK - April 29th- May 5th; http://radio-dream.com/jd1blk/e/
JD1BLY - April 29th- May 5th; http://www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/
JD1BMH - May 2-12th; http://sapphire.ganko.tohoku.ac.jp/jd1bmh/
JD1BMT - May 2-5th; No Web site available at this time
JW, SVALBARD
Rag, LA5HE, will once again be active as JW5HE between now
and March 10th. Activity will probably have an emphasis on the low bands
and CW. QSL via his home callsign.
KH0, MARIANA ISLANDS
Operators Masaharu/JA3CEK and Shimatake/JI3DNN
will be active as KH0/N3MU and KH0/KI3DNN, respectively, from Saipan
(OC-086), March 19-22nd. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW,
SSB and some Digital modes. QSL KH0/KI3DNN via JI3DNN and KH0/N3MU via
JA3CEK.
KP2, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Operators Ann/KP2YL and Brian/KP2HC will be
heading back to visit St. Croix, March 28th through April 7th. They are
in the initial stages of planning their move back to the island, so they
may be on the air less than usual on this trip. Look for them on 160-6
meters using CW and SSB. QSL direct only. Current QSL info is available
on (QRZ.com).
PLEASE NOTE: Brian reminds everyone that U.S. postal rates
are going up in May of this year and that all QSL requests sent from this
time forward should include sufficient postage to cover the rate increase.
QSL INFO AND NEWS
Andy, W5ACM, reports that QSLs for his W5ACM/C6A/MM Western Caribbean
Cruise 2009 started going out March 2nd. He also mentiones, "Operators/
participants for this event included W5ACM, WB5RMA, WA5TWT and WA5WOD.
Observers included ex-WB5QCC and ex-WA5VJT. Hopefully QCC and VJT will
renew their tickets! We operated from various grids (EL54, EK69, EK66,
EL60, EL46 and EL37) in the Gulf of Mexico from Galveston to Roatan
(just off the coast of Honduras). We had a great time and hope to see
more ports of call and operate from more grids in November."
HI9/EA3BT AND HI9/EA3WL QSL STATUS. Josep, EA3BT, has started to confirm the contacts from his last IOTA DXpedition to Cayo Levantado, NA-122. The QSL looks very nice, full color on both sides. You can see the QSL card at:
NEW QSL MANAGER
Buzz, NI5DX, has assumed the duties of QSL Manager
for Tom Smith, ZC4TS. Logs have been transferred and cards are in the
process of being ordered. Buzz will be able to answer any requests for
a ZC4TS card once the new cards arrive in about 5 weeks. Buzz is also
now the QSL manager for FM1II, Chris, in Martinique. Buzz has the logs
and will have cards in the not too distant future.
PIRATE ALERT. Phil, G3SWH, informs OPDX that he and Richard/G3RWL have just arrived back from their trip from Mayotte where they made over 10,000 QSOs as FH/G3SWH. However, Phil states, "Looking at the DX Summit spot database, we appear to have been the victim of some piracy. Please make the maximum publicity of the following: There was *NO* activity by FH/G3RWL. Both operators used the same call. There was *NO* SSB activity whatsoever."
NOT THE QSL MANAGER. Phil, G3SWH, reports that he is NOT the QSL Manager for VP2M.
QSLS VIA LOTW: None reported this week!
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 8R1AK, C4N, CE1/K7CA, D2NX, EA9EU, FW8DX, HB9ANM, T30XX, T31DX, T32YY, T33ZZ, TT8JT and ZD8UW
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: None reported this week!
RECALLING JIM B. SMITH, VK9NS (by Bruce Smith, G3HSR)
Now available on
the "Documentary Archive Radio Communication" Web page, an interview by
Wolf, OE1WHC, with Bruce Smith, G3HSR, son of Jim B. Smith, VK9NS,
recalling his father's life (recorded March 5th, 2009) at:
S2, BANGLADESH (Update)
By the time you read this, some members of the
Korea DX Club will be active as S21KD from Dhaka until March 14th. As
this was being typed, they were assembling antennas. Activity will be
on 160-10 meters, CW, SSB and the digital modes using three amplifiers,
verticals and beams. QSLs are via HL5FUA. For more details, updates and
their logs, please visit the following Web page at:
SOUTH ATLANTIC BIRD ACTIVITY
As of March 7th, Graham, G3VZV, will be
onboard the "MV Minerva" which will be visiting the islands off the edges
of the Antarctica. His schedule includes visits to South Georgia (VP8)
on March 12-13th, and Tristan da Cunha (ZD9) on March 18-19th, before
arriving in Cape Town on March 24th. Activity is planned via SO50, AO51
and the ISS (if available) from the ship, and if licences can be obtained,
from the islands themselves. Graham will sign G3VZV/MM and intends to
use FM handhelds and an Arrow antenna. He hopes to have at least some
limited internet access which can be used to arrange skeds at:
TC18, TURKEY (Special Event)
Members of the Turkish group called SWAT
(Special Wireless Activity Team) will be active as TC18M between March
17-19th. Activity is to commemorate the 94rd anniversary of the Naval
Victory (March 18, 1915) in th Gelibolu Wars (World War I ). Operations
will take place from the University of Canakkale grounds and on the Asiatic
side of Dardanelles, overlooking the Straits where the Naval War took
place. Activity will be on the HF bands using SSB and CW. Operators will
be TA3FB and TA3AX. QSL Manager for this year is TA3FB. For more detailed
information, visit:
TI8, COSTA RICA
Operators Carlos/TI2KAC, Juan/TI2JCY, Mauricio/TI4ZM,
Eddie/K4UN, Ellis/N4JO, Bob/W4BW, Keith/W4KTR and Alexis/W4XO will be
active as TI8M from Volcan Poas during the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March
7-8th) as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via TI2KAC, direct or by the Bureau.
Look for activity before the contest on 160-10 meters.
TM0, FRANCE (Special Event)
Members of the CBK 67 (F8KHH) will activate
the special callsign TM0TAN between March 27th to April 10th, to celebrate
the anniversary of the signing on April 4th, 1949, of the agreements
creating the NATO treaty. Also to celebrate this event, the French and
German cities of Strasbourg, Kehl and Baden-Baden, will receive government
Heads of States, Presidents and Prime Ministers. A special QSL card will
be issued. The QSL Manager is the F8KHH ARC. Send QSLs via direct (w/SAE
and postage) or via the French REF Union Bureau.
V2, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Jimmy, W6JKV, will be active as V2A/W6JKV from
Antigua (NA-100, WLOTA 1118) between June 23rd and July 3rd. Activity
will be on the HF bands, but his focus will be on 6 meters (Grid FK97).
He has a very good location and will use a large antenna with power. QSL
via his home callsign in Austin, Texas.
V4, ST. KITTS (NA-104)
Nick, G4FAL, will once again be active as V4/G4FAL
between March 12-17th. Activity will be on 80/40/20/15/10 meters mainly
on CW. Also, look for him to be an entry in the RSGB Commonwealth Contest
(March 14-15th) as V47CD. QSL via his home callsign or the LoTW.
V6, MICRONESIA (IOTA Op)
Mike/KM9D and Jan/KF4TUG are reportedly now
active from Turuaimu Island, Kapingamarangi Atoll (OC-167) as V63MY and
V63TO, respectively. Length of stay is unknown, but probably for one
week. As usual, Mike will work mainly CW and Jan will be on SSB. However,
as this was being typed, V63TO was heard on 40/20m CW. Activity is expected
on 40-10 meters. QSL via OM2SA. This also includes LoTW.
VK9L, LORD HOWE ISLAND (Update)
Bill Horner, VK4FW, member of Oceania
Amateur Radio DX Group Inc. (ODXG), reports that the VK9LA March departure
date is fast approaching. All equipment sent via the ship has safely
arrived on Lord Howe Island. Bill states, "When we finished packing all
the gear, we ended up with more space taken up than we had booked, so we
quickly managed to get more freight space on the ship." This DXpedition
will take place between March 23rd and April 3rd, with 16 operators.
Suggested frequencies are:
Band SSB CW RTTY
----- --------- ----------- ------------
160 -- 1.813u/d --
80 3.797u/d 3.513u --
40 7.084u 7.013u --
30 -- 10.106u 10.135u/d
20 14.250u/d 14.023u/d 14.088u
17 18.165d 18.072u 18.100u/d
15 21.290u/d 21.023u/d 21.088u/d
12 24.987d 24.892u 24.925u/d
10 28.470u/d 28.023u/d 28.088u/d
6 50.100u/d 50.100u/d --
Special Notes:
1. u/d... Up or down
2. 6m... Call us when the beacon goes into RX mode.
3. 40m... RX for the Americas will be above 7.150
4. 80m... A special time on April 1st has been set up to work the VK
and greater Pacific. (see the web site www.odxg.org/vk9la.htm
for details). We would request that these areas do not call
us in the pile ups on 80m before this event.
5. Pilot Station.... Don, N1DG, will be our only pilot station.
6. VK4FW will arrive on Sunday, March 22nd. He will begin unpacking
and sorting equipment and might manage to get a station on air for
Sunday evening local time. On Monday, March 23rd, 4 more of the
crew will arrive and will begin further assembly. They will try to
get 2 stations on air ASAP. On Tuesday, March 24th, the rest of
the crew will arrive and they will finish assembly and get all
station on air ASAP.
QSLING PROCEDURES:For more updates, details on the DXpedition and how to donate to this operation, please visit the ODXG and VK9LA Web pages at:
WE'RE MOVING!
Uwe, DL8OBF, reports that the AMTOR-mailbox "DA5TOR" will
move its 40m access frequency in order to comply with the new bandplan
per March 29th. The new frequencies are 7047 kHz, 7049 kHz and 7051 kHz.
The access frequencies on the other bands remain unchanged and still allow
worldwide access. All frequencies and technical details of the mailbox can
be found at:
ZL7, CHATHAM ISLANDS (Update)
The ZL7T team is now active through March
10th. Four stations will be on the air operating on 160-10 meters, using
CW, SSB, RTTY and the PSK modes. For updates, visit the ZL7T Web site at:
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The following stations are expected to be active in the
ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 7-8th, 2009)
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Thanks to Bill, NG3K, for providing OPDX readers with the following
consolidated listing of the participants in the 2009 ARRL DX SSB Contest.
For a more detailed listing (and up-to-date changes/corrections) in HTML
format, please visit Bill's Web page at:
http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/adxs2009.html (By callsign)
http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/adxsd2009.html (By entity)
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Contest DXCC Class QSL
Callsign Entity Route
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3V8SS Tunisia SOAB LP IZ8CCW
4M5DX Venezuela M/S IT9DAA
BX5AA Taiwan SOSB HP BX5AA
C6ANM Bahamas M/? LoTW; QSL via WA2IYO direct
CO8LY Cuba SOSB 80M QRP EA7ADH
CO8TW Cuba SOSB 20M LP HB9SVT
CT9L Madeira M/? DJ6QT
CU2A Azores SOSB 20M OH2BH
CU2X Azores SOSB 80M OH2BH
ED5T Spain M/S EA5ELT
FP/KV1J St Pierre & Miquelon SOAB HP LoTW; QSL via Buro or direct
GW7X Wales SOSB 40M GW3SQX; QSL also OK via Buro
HI3K Dominican Republic M/S KB2MS
HQ2W Honduras SOAB HP HQ2W
IR1R Italy SOSB 20M IK1HJS
J5UAP Guinea Bissau SOSB 20M HA3AUI
J6/W5JON St Lucia W5JON
J88DR St Vincent SOAB LP G3TBK
KH6/AC0W Hawaii SO LP LoTW; QSL via AC0W
P40A Aruba SOAB WD9DZV
P49Y Aruba SOAB AE6Y
PJ2T Netherlands Antilles M/M LoTW; QSL also OK via N9AG
PJ7B Sint Maarten SOAB W8EB
PS0F Fernando de Noronha M/S LoTW; QSL also OK via W9VA
RW2F Kaliningrad M/M DK4VW
T46G Cuba M/S CO6LC
TF3CW Iceland SOSB 20M LX1NO
TI8M Costa Rica M/2 TI2KAC Buro
TO5A Martinique SOAB LoTW; QSL via F5VHJ, Buro/direct
V26F Antigua M/? W1MD
VP9I Bermuda M/S N1HRA
YN2NB Nicaragua SOAB N1SNB
YV5KG Venezuela M/S YV5KG
ZM1A New Zealand M/S ZL1AMO
ZP0R Paraguay SOAB ZP5AZL
ZX5J Brazil SOSB 15M AI4U
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