OPDX Bulletin 916 July 13, 2009

The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 916
BID: $OPDX.916
July 13, 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, AA1M, K1XN & GoList, NJ1Q, N3TL, NG3K, WY3H, N4AA & QRZ DX, KH6BZF, N7OU, K8YSE, W0SD, DL7MAE & The DX News Letter, DX World of Ham Radio Web Site, EA5RM, F5NQL & UFT, F5PFP, F6DWQ, HA0HW, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, IA5K team, IZ2LSC, JI6KVR IOTA-JA News, PA1AW, Pete's-DX-Newsdesk, RSGB IOTA Web Site, VA3RJ & ICPO, VE3LYC and VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) for the following DX information.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT
According to the AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 5th-July, through Sunday, 12th-July there were 211 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3V, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4U1U, 4W, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C2, C3, C6, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, DL, DU, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, F, FG, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FR, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J6, J8, JA, JD/m, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, KH8, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OJ0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ7, PY, PY0F, PZ, S2, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/A, SV5, SV9, T7, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TR, TT, TU, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2E, VP2M, VP2V, VP8, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XW, XX9, YB, YI, YK, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, 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).

3DA, SWAZILAND (Ops Needed)
Frosty, K5LBU, is once again looking to put together a team of operators to do the CQWW DX SSB Contest in October 2010 from Swaziland. This would be a 10 or 15 day operation with the contest in the middle. It would be possible to do a Multi-2 set up, but he doesn't think they could do a Multi-Multi operation. He would like to hear from anyone that might like to go. He plans to use one callsign for the contest and the rest of the time you can operate with your own 3DA0 callsign. His E-mail address is: frosty1@pdq.net

4U_ITU, ITU HQ
Gerald Lander, HB9AJU, reports (edited) "that the callsign 4U1ITU will be put on the air only very seldom in the upcoming future. The restricted activities are the result of a general assembly of the Inter- national Amateur Radio Clubs (IARC) in May. Several reasons led to this decision including increased security levels at the ITU headquarters, a changed recognition of amateur radio in international communication and last but not least, 4U1ITU does not belonging to the most wanted countries list anymore. The IARC decided to focus their activities on special modes or conference delegates and to limit all overnight and weekend activities as much as possible. Finally the new antennas were installed on top of the Varembe building." You can see them at:

http://public.fotki.com/sparky73/any/ham_radio/4u1itu-2009-antenna/

5R, MADAGASCAR (IOTA Op)
Eric, F6ICX, will be active as 5R8IC from Saint Marie Island (AF-090) between November 17th and December 15th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters. QSL via his home callsign.

A4, OMAN (IOTA Op)
Members of the Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society will be activating Suwadi Island (AS-112) as A43SI during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL only direct to A47RS: P.O. BOX 981, PC 113 Muscat, OMAN.

ANTARCTIC/ARCTIC UPDATED SCORES POSTED
Michel/F6DWQ and Mehdi/F5PFP from the "French Polar Team" announced that the Antarctic and Arctic Challenge scores/results have been posted on the following Web pages:
Antarctic Challenge scores:

http://www.french-polar-team.fr/Antarctic_Challenge_results.php
Arctic Challenge scores:
http://www.french-polar-team.fr/Arctic_Challenge_results.php
Polar Challenge (Ant + Arct ) scores:
http://www.french-polar-team.fr/Polar_Trophy.php

CP, BOLIVIA
Toni, EA5RM, is expected to be working in Bolivia during the month of August. He informs that he expects to be on the air during his spare time as CP1XRM.

CS28, PORTUGAL
Operators Jose/CT1EHX, Joao/CT1FNT, Antonio/CT1GFK, Al/CT1GPQ, Miguel/CT1IUA and Rui/CT2IHP will be active as CS28MCF during the 28th International Motard Meeting of Faro between July 13-19th. All operators are members of the Algarve STAR DX Team. Their activity will be on 80-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via CT1EHX.

EG, SPAIN (Special Event)
Look for special event station EG1SMP to be on the air between July 24th and August 7th, especial during the ham gathering in San Miguel de Pedroso between July 25-26th. Activity is by the UREBU (URE section of Burgos). Reference numbers: Los Restos del Antiguo Monasterio de San Miguel (MVBU-1259) and (DME-09048). QSL via EA2BT, by the Bureau.

FP, ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON
Operators Tim/M0TDG and Martin/G3ZAY will be active as FP/homecall from Miquelon (NA-032), September 24-27th. Activity will be on the low bands using CW and SSB, depending on equipment availability (and airline baggage limits). QSL via their home callsigns.
ADDED NOTE: Martin will also try to activate McNutt's Island (NA-126) a Canadian island on September 29th.

FH/TO7, MAYOTTE
Willi, DJ7RJ, has received the callsign TO7RJ to be used for the period between September 22nd and October 21st, 2009. He will be using the callsign FH/DJ7RJ from October 21st until he leaves the island on October 25th. Activity will be on 160-10 meters, possibly 6m, using CW and SSB. QSL via his CBA.

IOTA NEWS
AF-004. Operators Federico/EA8DN, Maria/EA8BJJ, Rosa/EC3AJW and Ricardo/EA4YK will be active as AO8Y from the Island of La Palma (DIE S-012, WLOTA L 1648) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via EA4YK, direct or by the Bureau. Visit their Web site at:

http://www.madrono.net

AS-040. Operators JA6VDB and JE6AQP will be active as homecall/6 from Nozaki Island, Ojika Island and Goto Island in the Nagasaki Prefecture, between August 8-12th. Activity will be on 40-15 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via their home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

AS-107. Members of the HSDXA (Thailand DX Association) will activate Si Chang Island as HS0AC/p during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) between 1100z, July 25th and 1100z, July 26th. QSL via HS0ZFZ. Operators mentioned are: Cy/HS0GBI, Winit/HS1CKC, Son/HS6NDK, Choon/E20HHK, Supote/E20NTS, Manfred/HS0ZEU, Swen/HS0ZFZ, Nathan/HS0ZHG, Mike/HS0ZHS, Paul/HS0ZIN, Juthathip/ HS3SAD, Supaporn/HS7ZVC, and possibly others.

AS-185. VERY RARE (#2).. A group of operators will be active as 3W6C from Con Co Island, Vietnam, between April 10-18th, 2010. Operators mentioned as of today: Team Leader Hans-Peter/HB9BXE, Jan/DJ8NK, Hansruedi/HB9BHW, Rene/HB9BQI, Christine/HB9BQW, Hansjurg/HB9DKZ, Paul/HB9DST/AA1MI, Friedhelm/HB9JBI, Matthias/ HB9JCI, Peter/HB9PJT, Rolf/HB9TVR, Casimir/HB9WBU, Eddy/XV1X and Michal/XV9DX. The team is looking for sponsors. Complete details are available at:

http://www.3w6c.qrv.ch

EU-008. William, GM4UBJ, will be active as homecall/p from the Isle of Skye (IOSA NH07, SCOTIA CN14, WLOTA 1626) between July 19-31st. His activity will be holiday style, but he plans to participate in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via his home callsign, direct, by the Bureau, e-QSL and LoTW.

EU-016. Gert, OE3ZK, will be active as 9A/OE3ZK from the Island of Korcula (ACIA IC-767, CIA-19, IOCA CI-041, MIA MC-163, WLOTA 1315), July 21-30th. Activity will be on all bands using SSB, CW and RTTY. Check the IOTA frequencies. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

EU-024. Giacomo "Jack", IZ3DBA, will be active from Sardinia (IIA SD-001, MIA MIS-035, WLOTA 1608), August 1-10th. Activity will be on all HF bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the bureau.

EU-028. Members of the "IA5K team" will be active from Elba Island (IIA LI-020, MIA MI-022, WLOTA 0609) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). Operators mentioned are: Max/IZ5BTC, Stefano/IZ5MMN/KI6RVQ, Gabriele/IZ5FDD/KI6RVR and possibly other SWLs. QSL Manager is IZ5BTC.

EU-028. Paolo, IK2MLS, will be active from the Elba Island (IIA LI-001, MIA MI-022, WLOTA 0609), August 3-10th. Activity will be holiday style on all HF bands, plus VHF operation. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

EU-032. Ed, GW3SQX, will be active using the special callsign TM7O from the Island of Oleron (DIFM AT-025, WLOTA 1369), July 25-27th. Activity will include an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) with operations on all HF bands, mostly CW. QSL direct to GW3SQX.

EU-036. Chris, OE9ICI, will be active as LA/OE9ICI from Kvenvaer, Hitra Island (WW Loc. JP43EM) between July 19th and August 1st. Activity will be on all HF bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the bureau (No eQSL!).

EU-041. Giacomo "Jack", IZ3DBA, will be active as IM0/IZ3DBA from Maddalena Island (IIA OT-008, MIA MIS-013) between July 28th and August 1st. Activity will be on all HF bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. Visit his Web site at:

http://www.iz3dba.it

EU-055. Operators Henk/PA3FMC and Ruud/PE1BTV and Hans/PH0V will be active as LA/homecall from Utvaer island (WLOTA 2373, WW Loc. JP21GA), August 10-18th. Look for LA/PE1BTV and LA/PH0V to be active on VHF-MS from JP21GA and LA/PA3FMC on HF. QSL via their home callsigns, direct or by the Bureau.

EU-067. Nick, SV1CEI, will be active as homecall/8 from Kea Island in the Kyklades (Cyclades) IOTA group until August 25th. QSL via his homecall, direct or by the bureau.

EU-077. Luis, EA1NT, will be active as AO1I from the Island of Lobeira Grande (DIE O-133, WLOTA L 4092), July 24-26th. Activity will include an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). Operations will be on all HF bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. Visit his Web site at:

http://www.urlc.net/Lobeira2009.html

EU-088. Operators Ole/OZ2TF, Klaus/OZ7KDJ and Erik/OZ9V will be active as OZ8MW/p from Anholt Island (DIA NK-001) between July 22-27th. Activity will be on 80/40/20/15/10 meters before the IOTA Contest. They will be in the IOTA Contest. Also, look for activity on 6 meters using a FT-920, 5 element beam at 15 meters. QSL via OZ8MW, direct or bureau.

EU-120. Members of the Medway Reynet and operators Chris/M0DOL, Morris/ M0MAO and Gary/M0NNH will activate special event station GB100SS from Isle of Sheppey (WAB TR15, LOC. JO01kj) on all bands between July 25-27th. Activity is to celebrate the 100th anniversary on the fly machines in that country. Read about the details at:

http://www.qrz.com/db/GB100SS

EU-125. Axel, DL7VEA, will be active as OZ7VEA from Romo Island [aka Roemoe] (DIA NS-001), August 2-21st. Activity will be on all HF bands and modes. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the bureau.

EU-157. Stephane, F8CFE, will be active as homecall/p from the Ile Agot (DIFM MA-009) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). No bands/modes of activity or entry category was provided. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

EU-170. A Hungarian group will take part in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) again this year. Activity will be from Pasman Island (IOCA-085, JN73QW), Croatia, between July 20-29th. Before and after the contest you can find them on all HF bands and 6 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. The operators mentioned are: Laci/HA6NL, Zsolt/HA6PS, Al/HA7JJS and Laci/HA7PL. All operators will sign 9A/homecall except Laci/HA6NL; he will sign 9A6NL. QSL via HA Bureau or direct by the operators home addresses on QRZ.com. For direct requests, please enclose SAE and 1 (valid, new) IRC or 2 USDs. Without this, the QSL will go via the bureau.

EU-174. Gabi, HA1YA, will be active as J48YA from Thasos [aka Thassos] Island (GIOTA NAS-037, MIA MG-124, WLOTA 4186, WW Loc. KN20HS) between August 25th and September 8th. Activity will be on the HF bands, 4m, 6m and 2m. QSL via his home callsign.

NA-067. Operators Frances/AJ4JQ and Jonathan/KJ4IZB hope to be active as AJ4JQ from Hatteras [aka Pea] Island (USI NC-005S, WLOTA 3913) between July 12-18th. Frances reports "This is just a vacation, so I can not guarantee that I or my Dad, KJ4IZB, will be on the air from any particular place at any particular time, but I know we will visit Hatteras and Roanoke islands, so I will try to bring the gear along. QSL via home call (QRZ.com).

NA-067. Members of the North Carolina Contesters Club (NR3X) will be active as N4A from Core Banks (USI NC-033S, WLOTA 0596, Pamlico County, North Carolina), July 22-27th. Activity will include an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). Operators mentioned are: Nate/N4YDU, Keith/W4KAZ, Barry/K4CZ, Dan/N3ND and Jack/W0UCE. They will use 100 watts into wire antennas and expect to be on or near the usual island/IOTA frequencies. QSL direct to N4YDU (QRZ.com).

NA-137. Members of the Long Island DX Society (N1LI) will be active from Long Island (USI ME-083S, Cumberland County, Maine) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th). QSL via K1DG: Doug Grant, PO Box 301, Long Island, ME 04050 USA (SASE would be appreciated).

NA-139. Stan, N2US, will be active as homecall/p from Assateague Island (USI VA-024S, Accomack County, Virginia), and the lighthouse (ARLHS USA-021, WLOTA 4206) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) as a Single-Op/12 Hour/Low-Power entry. QSL via his home callsign (QRZ.com).

NA-143. Bill, N5LYG, will be active from Galveston Island (USI TX-001S, Galveston County, Texas) during the RSGB IOTA Contest as a Single-Op/Mixed-Mode entry. QSL via his home callsign (QRZ.com). Visit his Web site at:

http://www.n5lyg.org

NA-230. Cezar, VE3LYC, will attempt his most difficult operation to date: activating for the first time the Ottawa Islands (IOTA NA-230) group in Hudson Bay. Name of the specific island and exact dates are not available at this time, but they will be announced a few days in advance of the operation. Cezar seeks to be on the air for 3 full days during the period July 25th to August 10th using the callsign VY0O. Ottawa Islands are 12-14 hours away from shore and transportation requires a large boat. This is not a leisure trip. Traditionally, unstable weather patterns, unknown local landing conditions, high seas, the presence of ice chunks in the Bay, potential presence of polar bears (since islands are cooled by cold winds in summer), and other logistical aspects make this trip extremely challenging.

Cezar will work towards a successful attempt but wants to convey to the island chasers that this operation may be aborted as safety comes first. At this time Cezar seeks group and individual donors who understand and appreciate the difficult and expensive task ahead and are willing to be part of this effort. All those who will contribute financially will be acknowledged. He mentions that past support from EU stations has been dis- proportionate with their QSO demand (45% of QSOs but only 25% support for VY0A), but hopes that this situation will improve. Direct and bureau QSL instructions will be announced in due course. He requests, "I am desperately trying to find support for this operation. Any help will be so much appreciated."

IS0, SARDINIA (EU-024)
Operators Rastislav/OM3BH, Jozef/OM3GI, Jozef/OM3NA and Tibor/OM3RM will be active as IS0/OM8A during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th) as a Single-Op(???)/All-Band/High-Power/DXpedition entry. QSL via OM2VL.

J6, ST. LUCIA
Howard, WB6WXE, is now active as J6/WB4WXE until July 20th. He was spotted on 6 meters this past weekend using a 6 element beam and 350 watts and operating from a site which is at 2,000 feet ASL. Howard is expected to be active on other bands when 6m is quiet, especially on 17 meters. QSL via his home callsign.

KH6BZF PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (For July 13-19th)


 13    AN         SOLAR REFERENCE
 14    AN         ---------------
 15    AN          AN - Above Normal/Geomagnetic Level is QUIET
 16    AN          HN - High Normal/Geomagnetic Level is UNSETTLED
 17    AN         GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
 18    AN         ---------------------
 19    AN          QUIET - The "A" index is expected to be between
                           0-7 and the "K" index will be 2 or less
                   UNSETTLED - The "A" index is expected to be between
                           7-16 and "K" index will be 3 or less

SPECIAL ADDED NOTES (by editor KB8NW): CONGRATULATIONS to my good friend, "BIG" Cleveland Indians fan and propagation guru Lee Wical (KH6BZF) and Sandra Merrick on their marriage in January of this year. Your editor (and XYL) attended a special gathering this past weekend where both Lee and Sandy renewed their vows amongst family, friends and their classmates during a "1952 Mentor Class Reunion" on a ranch in Leroy Township, Ohio.

Everyone had a great time with plenty of eats and congratulated/wished Lee and Sandy the best. Your editor has been communicating with Lee for many years via the InterNet, and this was the first time I got to meet him. It was a real pleasure to meet him and his new wife. Lee is an Ohio native and was lucky as a young boy to be picked as a runner-up batboy during the 1948 World Series (which was last time the Cleveland Indians were World Champions). Lee plans to live in Hawaii during the winter and in Ohio on Sandy's ranch during the summer. He is currently active as KH6BZF/8. Also, look for Lee to be active very soon from Manitoulin Island (CISA ON-001), in Ontario, Canada.

KL7DX 2008 DXPEDITION DVD AVAILABLE
A DVD on the July 2008 Russian Robinson Club operation to Clevelenad Volcano on Chuginadak Island, is now available at:
http://nsiradio1.stores.yahoo.net/kl20dxdvd.html
It is on sale now for 19.99 USDs.

KP4, PUERTO RICO
Joachim, KP4EE, will be active as KP4KE during the CQ WW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via OK1DOT.

N3, UNITED STATES (Special Event)
Operators Tom/WY3H and his son Ethan/ W3IRS, and also John/K3WWP will operate N3AQC (NAQCC and FISTS Club Sation) as a special event station on August 13th from the USS Requin (Submarine) which is dry docked in the Alleghney River in Pittsburgh, Pa. Their operating times will be roughly between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (+/- a few minutes) EST (1400-1800z). A special QSL card will be sent to all contacts. Operation will be on 20 and 40 meters only in the CW portion of the bands or course.

NH0, MARIANA ISLANDS
Koji, JL3RDC, will be active as NH0DX during the CQ WW DX SSB Contest (October 24-25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Band entry. QSL via JL3RDC direct ONLY (no Bureau).

PACIFIC TOUR
Bill, N7OU, informs OPDX that he will be making two stops in the Pacific starting mid-September and during October. His schedule is as follows:

September 18-30th - Bill will be making a lightweight, solo DXpedition to Chatham Island, signing ZL7/N7OU. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, CW only, using 100w into a vertical. QSL via N7OU.

October 5-30th - Bill will be on Rarotonga Island (OC-013), in the South Cooks, doing volunteer work again and signing E51NOU during his spare time. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, CW only, using 100w into a vertical. QSL via N7OU.

QSL INFO AND NEWS
AT1HQ via VU2PTT and LoTW. Special ARSI callsign for the IARU Contest.

CR5HQ via CT1REP (see (QRZ.com)). Bureau cards can be requested at: rep@rep.pt (no need to send a card via bureau!)

Log and pictures are available from the CR6A activity from the Fuzeta Est Mole Lighthouse:

Pictures at: http://algarvedx.com
Log at: http://algarvedx.com/logonline

DA0HQ via the Bureau.

PA6HQ via PA3CAL. A special PA6HQ Award is available for stations working PA6HQ on six (6) bands, 10/15/20/40/80/160 meter, in any mode you want. More info at:

http://pa6hq.veron.nl

SX0HQ via LoTW or by the Bureau. Activity by the RAAG (Radio Amateur Association of Greece).

TM0HQ via the REF-Union bureau to manager F8CRH

TZ6EI LOGS. Ed, W0SD, reports that the logs for TZ6EI (six meters only) are online thanks to Chris, DL5NAM. You can link-up to them at:

http://www.w0sd.com/mali/mali.htm
There were 546 unique six meter contacts made. 22 QSOs with NA. He states, "Hopefully we can get the HF logs online in a week or so." The TZ6WI Web page has posted DXpedition statistics, distances, pictures etc... as well as the link to the online logs. QSL via W7XU.

VY0A QSL STATUS. Cezar, VE3LYC, reports that he has mailed all the direct QSL requests for the VY0A NA-186 operation. More information is available on the (QRZ.com) Web page.

ZW5HQ via PY5CA, direct or by the bureau, please indicate via PY5CA.

QSLS VIA LOTW: None reported this week!

QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 3D2YA, 4L1FX, 4O3A, 5V7PM, BS7H, D44TD, DP1POL, ER5GB, ET3JA, J75KG, L21D, R1ANR, S21DX, S04R, TG9AHM, V8AQM, YA5T and YN2BQ

QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: None reported this week!

SPECIAL EVENTS (Moon Landing Celebration!)
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first manned moon landing, the special event callsign VE3MOON will be operating from July 14-27th. They will be operating satellites from the Canada Museum of Science and Technology during much of this period, usually between 1400-2000z. They will also be working HF from various locations throughout the duration of the event. Currently, they do not have a set schedule, but they do have multiple radios and operators. Popular satellites among their operators are AO-51, SO-50, VO-52, FO-29, and the ISS. There will be a QSL card for this special call. QSL management is through VE3OIJ.

Look for the special callsign K5E to be active on AO-7 at 1332z, July 16th, and will remain active on the FM and CW/SSB satellites, NO-44 (if operational) and the ISS in packet or voice (if either system is active) through 1650z on July 24th. Those dates and times coincide with the duration of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon which began 40 years ago next Thursday, July 16th. K5E seemed the perfect choice for a special event callsign to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "one small step for man .... one giant leap for mankind."
K - the 11th letter of the alphabet.
5 - the call district of Houston, location of Apollo 11 Mission Control.
E - Eagle, the Apollo 11 lunar module.
During the satellite passes, the operator will use the special callsign and will ID as "Kilo 5 Eagle". Glade Schroeter, WA3MVQ, is donating high-quality full-color QSL cards which will be used to confirm all contacts with K5E. Stations wishing to confirm will send their request to Tim, N3TL, with an SASE. The card will be standard QSL size and a picture of the QSL card is expected to be posted on QRZ.com. Work K5E one time to claim a special QSL card. There will be no endorsements of any kind, and only one QSL will be issued per valid amateur callsign.

TK5, CORSICA
Laurent, F5MUX, will be active as TK5UX between July 12-26th. QSLs are preferred via eQSL http://e.qsl.cc. Visit his Web page at:

http://www.f5mux.com

TO2, ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON
A team of Brazilian operators will be active as TO2FH between May 19-23rd, 2010. Operators mentioned so far are: Fabio/ PY2AAZ/AC2AC, Anderson/PY2TNT, Fred/PY2XB and Alex/PY2WAS. More details are forthcoming.

TO2, MAYOTTE
A team of Brazilian operators will be active as TO2FH between September 3-15th, 2010. Operators mentioned so far are: Fabio/ PY2AAZ/AC2AC, Anderson/PY2TNT, Fred/PY2XB and Alex/PY2WAS. More details are forthcoming.

VIDEO AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
Andrea, IZ2LSC, informs OPDX that a short video clip regarding the activation of HV5PUL done in June 2009 is available on Web at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuRbBc4GyP0

ZP15, PARAGUAY (Special Event)
Look for special event station ZP15MWC to be on the air July 13-19th. Activity is to celebrate the 15th Mennonite World Conference held in Asuncion, Paraguay. Activity will be on 40, 20, 15, 10 meters SSB during the hours of 1300-2200z. Suggested frequencies are: 7080, 14290, 21350 and 28450 kHz (+/- QRM and conditions permitting).
The single station will be operated by: Rudolph/ZP5RL, Ernst/ZP1BD and Helmich/PA0HEL. QSL via PA0HEL.

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