!OPDX Bulletin 1570 July 11, 2022
OPDX Bulletin 1570 July 11. 2022

The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1570
BID: $OPDX.1570
July 11 2022
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written/Sent from Strongsville, Ohio



Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, the AB5K's AR Cluster
Networks, NJ1Q & W1AW, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily DX, WC3W, W4VQ,
WA4DAN, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m DX News, K9EL, W9EWZ, 4X1VF, DL1SBF, DL7UXG
& The DX News Letter, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX,
I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, Sixitalia Weekly, and VA3RJ & ICPO for the
following DX information.

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DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 3rd-July, through Sunday, 10th-July there were 217 countries
active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O,
4S, 4U1U, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5R, 5U, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7P, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 9A,
9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3,
C5, C6, C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL, DU, E4,
E5/n, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, EU, EX, F, FG,
FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FS, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0,
HC, HH, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J6, J7, JA,
JD/o, JT, JW, JX, JY, K, KG4, KH0, 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,
PJ4, PY, PY0F, PZ, S0, S2, S5, S7, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T33, T5,
T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TN, TR, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V3, V4,
V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9N, VP2E, VP2M, VP8, VP9, VR, VU, XE, YA, YB, YI,
YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, Z6, ZA, ZB, 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".

4X21/4Z21, ISRAEL (Special Event). Look for special event stations 4Z21MG
and 4X21MG to be active from Maccabiah Village and during the 21st Maccabiah
Games (International Multi-Sport) between July 11-26th. Activity will be
on various HF bands using CW, SSB, FT8 and various satellites. QSL via
4X6ZM.

7T60, ALGERIA (Special Event). Members of the Amateurs Radio Algeriens
(7X2ARA) are now active as 7T60I to celebrate the 60th anniversary of
Algerian Independence (July 5th, 1962). Activity started July 5th and
will last until August 5th. A special Diploma is available. Complete
details are on QRZ.com. QSL via: BEN LAGHA, 3 Rue Claude Curtat,
Meyzieu 69330, France.

7U60, ALGERIA (Special Event). Members of the Amateurs Radio Algeriens
(7X2ARA) are now active as 7U60I to celebrate the 60th anniversary of
Algerian Independence (July 5th, 1962). QSL via address on QRZ.com.

7V60, ALGERIA (Special Event). Members of the Sahara DX Amateur Radio
Club are now active as 7V60I to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Algerian
Independence (July 5th, 1962). QSL via address on QRZ.com.

7V60, ALGERIA (Special Event). Members of the Algerian Amateur Radio
Union (ARU) are now active as 7V60ID to celebrate the 60th anniversary
of Algerian Independence (July 5th, 1962) until July 31st. QSL via QRZ.com
and LoTW.

7W60, ALGERIA (Special Event). Members of the Amateurs Radio Algeriens
(7X2ARA) are now active as 7W60I to celebrate the 60th anniversary of
Algerian Independence (July 5th, 1962). QSL via address on QRZ.com.

9N, NEPAL. Robert, S53R/9N7AA, posted the following, June 6th, on QRZ.com:
  "Focusing on 6 meters during June & July and the majority of activity
will be over the weekends. During the week I may check the band occasion-
ally in the 06:00 to 07:30Z window, and from around 11:00Z onwards. Europe
is pretty tough, the band typically opens just once or twice a week in
that direction and in a very selective manner - meaning only stations
from a narrow/small geographical area come through, despite me being
heard throughout EU. Always wondered how much the fact that I am posi-
tioned on the South side and just under the massive 7000+ meter Himalayan
wall, with EU being exactly in the same direction, has to do with this
very peculiar propagation phenomena?
  QRM continues to be prohibitive for any normal CW/SSB on 20m and below,
where even FT8 struggles with signals heavily plagued by the local inter-
ference/QRM. Higher bands are surprisingly good with substantially less
QRM. Please note that 60m band is not permitted in Nepal."
  QSL via S57DX, direct only, and of course, LoTW and ClubLog will be
updated at least once a week. Please use s57dx@yahoo.com for PayPal
requests. Last but not least, Robert states, "- NO Flags! Instead of
counting flags, you may wish to spend more time on the bands and make
some meaningful use of your expensive equipment. QRZ.COM log and eQSL
are also not supported, hence please avoid sending emails with such
requests."

CS2, PORTUGAL (Special Event). Look for special event station CS2Q to be
active from Faro, Portugal, between July 11-17th, during the 40th Inter-
national Motorcycle Rally. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using CW, SSB
and the Digital modes. QSL via CT1EHX. QSOs are valid for WFF-CTFF 07,
and a diploma will be awarded to those who make at least 5 different
QSOs/Band slots.

CT8, AZORES. Jim, W6PQL, will once again be active as CT8/W6PQL from
Pico Island (HM58rn) between July 14th and September 6th. Activity will
be on various HF bands and 2 meter EME. He suggests the followiing:
  * HF activity nightly from 2200 to 2400z on or about 14.240, and
    around 7140-7180 kHz in the mornings from 0800-1000z
  * 2 meter EME from July 18th through September 1st, using his E-mail
    (jim at w6pql.com) or N0UK or HB9Q for scheduling
  * 2 meter tropo (FT8 mode) into Europe as conditions permit (please
    schedule by E-mail)
  * Next year (2023) he will have the 1296 MHz EME station operational
    as well
QSL info: DO NOT QSL via the Azores. Send your card instead to his QTH
in California; he will also confirm any contact he makes from there via
LoTW within 24 hours. For up-to-date info, watch: http://www.w6pql.com

CY0S SABLE ISLAND DXPEDITION NEWS (Update/New Dates). Here is the latest
update on the March 20-29th, 2023 Sable Island CY0S DXpedition:  
The Sable Island CY0S DXpedition Team was informed by Parks Canada - Sable
Island on Wednesday, July 6th, that we would need to reschedule the DX-
pedition from the Fall of 2022. The reason for this significant change
is due to a large, six week project Parks Canada has on the island be-
ginning on October 1st and going to at least mid-November 2022. This
project was just approved and funding secured on July 4th.
  After discussions with the Sable Island staff and our DXpedition team,
we unanimously agreed on March 20-29th, 2023, for the CY0S DXpedition.
  Finally, after seven years of planning, we have assigned dates for the
DXpedition! The CY0S team would like to thank the staff of Parks Canada
- Sable Island for diligently working with us to find a suitable alter-
native date. By moving the DXpedition to March 2023, the CY0S DXpedition
team hopes to take advantage of the late winter, early spring band con-
ditions and improving solar numbers. Also this week, Sable Aviation in-
formed us of another increase in the fuel surcharge for our flights to the island.
The fuel surcharge has now "doubled".
  If you would like to help support the CY0S DXpedition, this can be done
directly from our website:           https://www.cy0s.com
  The CY0S team would like to thank everyone for their patience during
this seven year process. It hasn't been easy and there have been many
delays. Such is the challenge of trying to mount a DXpedition to Sable
Island!
   73, Murray WA4DAN
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DX0, SPRATLY ISLANDS (Update). We reported last week that Gilbert "Gil",
4F2KWT, has been issued the callsign DX0NE on June 22nd from the "Republic
of the Philippines National Telecommunications  Commission." The special
callsign will be used during an operation from Kalayaan Spratly Island
sometime between August 1st and December 31st, 2022. Specific dates have
not been announced yet, but activity will be for one month. Reports in-
dicate that there will be a four man team which includes Gil/4F2KWT,
Ed/4F1OZ, Jong/DU3JA and Mike/DU1XX (AE6DG). Activity will be on 160-6
meters using CW, SSB, FT8. Suggested frequencies are:
  CW  - 1828, 3519, 7010, 10109, 14019, 18069, 21019, 24891 and 28019 kHz
  SSB - 3795, 7125, 14215, 18140, 21295, 24945 and 28485 kHz
  FT8 - 1840, 3567, 7056, 10131, 14090, 18095, 21091, 24911 and 28091 kHz
  * They state that they will listen for U.S. General class stations on
    14280 kHz and up.
  * The frequency of FT8 for JAs on 160m will be on 1908 kHz.
  * A possible operation in 60m, will be announced on the Web site for
    the Dxpedition. FT8 5357 kHz.
QSL via IZ8CCW (not 4F2KWT). ADDED NOTE: Sharon Taratula, ARRL Awards
Manager has informed Gil, 4F2KWT, that DX0OE will be acceptable for DXCC
credits from August 1st to December 31st, 2022.

DX MARATHON (Looking For Volunteers). John, K9EL, announced the following:
  Several months ago, I announced that I was stepping down from managing
CQ's DX Marathon after the 2022 DX Marathon is scored. Several interested
parties contacted me and we had some frank discussions. Most felt that
the Marathon was poised for some significant growth and that it was too
much for one person to absorb. Mark, WC3W, has also forecasted some sig-
nificant growth in the Marathon and has been working with me on a vision
and mission statement along with some key positions descriptions that
would allow for volunteer participation.  Mark is willing to head up a
team of volunteers who would manage the Marathon starting with the 2023
edition. By dividing up the work and responsibilities across the team,
our growth plans and ideas can become a reality. I will remain involved
and part of the team to assure a smooth transition. If you have any
interest in participating and would like to join the new DX Marathon
team, please contact Mark, WC3W at (wc3w@yahoo.com). We would like to
get this kicked off as soon as possible so that we will be ready for
the 2023 Marathon year.
  Thank you! de John/K9EL & Mark/WC3W

E5, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS (Reminder). After a few cancellations due to Covid,
Pete, ZL4TE, is expected to be active as E51RMP from South Cook Islands
between July 14-21st. Main activity will be from Rarotonga (OC-013) between
July 14-17th and July 20-21st, with a side-trip to Aitutaki (OC-083) for
2 nights. Activity is will be holiday style, QRP on various HF bands and
some VHF Digimodes (DSTAR) using CW and SSB with a Icom IC-705. QSL via
his home callsign.

ER, MOLDOVA (SAT Op). Antonio "Anton", DL4EA, announced on Twitter
that he is going to Moldova and will be active as ER/DL4EA Moldova on
the satellites between July 16-17th weekend. QSL via DL4EA, direct, by
the Bureau or LoTW.

HI, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Orazio, IK2KTE, is now active as HI9/IK2KTE from
the Dominican Republic until July 30th.  Activity has been on 20 meters
SSB. QSL via IK2KTE.

IOTA NEWS. The following are IOTA operations that were active this past
week between July 4-9th (as per the DXCluster):

    IOTA     Callsign     Island/GROUP            Bands/Modes
   ------    ----------   -------------           -----------
   AF-004    EA8AF        CANARY                  20m; CW
   AF-004    EA8CH        CANARY                  20m; SSB
   AF-004    EA8DMF       CANARY                  15m; SSB
   AF-016    FR1GZ        REUNION                 10m; FT8
   AF-024    S79KW/p      INNER                   17m; SSB
   AF-024    S79VU        INNER                   17m; SSB
   AF-049    3B8CW        MAURITIUS               10m; FT8
   AF-057    5R8BM        MADAGASCAR'S COASTAL W  20m; SSB/FT4
   AF-086    D4K          WINDWARD                15m; SSB/FT8
   AS-004    C4HQ         Cyprus                  15/10m; SSB
   AS-007    8J1H90T      HONSHU                  40/30m; FT8
   AS-007    JA0FLL       HONSHU                  17m; FT8
   AS-007    JA3BVD       HONSHU                  20m; FT8
   AS-007    JA3CTR       HONSHU                  20m; FT8
   AS-007    JA4OPW       HONSHU                  17m; FT8
   AS-007    JH3CUL       HONSHU                  15m; FT8
   AS-007    JI1RXQ       HONSHU                  15m; CW
   AS-007    JR1LJZ       HONSHU                  17m; FT8
   AS-020    BV1EK        Taiwan                  17m; FT8
   AS-020    BX6ABC       Taiwan                  40m; FT8
   AS-099    TA3J/0  CANAKKALE/BALIKESIR/IZMIR PROVINCE 20m; SSB
   AS-138    BG5TWU       FUJIAN  PROVINCE        20m; FT8
   AS-147    JA8COE/8     HOKKAIDO'S COASTAL      20m; FT8
   AS-147    JH7IPR/p     HOKKAIDO'S COASTAL      20m; FT8
   EU-001    SV5/OK2PYA   DODECANESE              30/20m; CW
   EU-001    SV5AZP       DODECANESE              17m; FT8
   EU-003    CU2CO        EASTERN                 20m; SSB
   EU-004    EA6BE        BALEARIC                30m; FT8
   EU-005    2E0GFY/p     GREAT BRITAIN           20m; SSB
   EU-005    G8XDD/P      GREAT BRITAIN           17m; SSB
   EU-005    GB13COL      GREAT BRITAIN           40m; SSB
   EU-005    GB5TP        GREAT BRITAIN           17m; FT8
   EU-005    GM3RTG       GREAT BRITAIN           17m; FT8
   EU-005    GR2HQ        GREAT BRITAIN           80/40/20/15/10m; CW/SSB
   EU-005    GW0UHJ       GREAT BRITAIN           20m; CW
   EU-005    M0GLV        GREAT BRITAIN           20m; SSB
   EU-005    M0PAM        GREAT BRITAIN           17m; FT8
   EU-005    M1C          GREAT BRITAIN           20/15m; SSB
   EU-005    MM0HVU       GREAT BRITAIN           20/17m; FT8
   EU-009    GM8OFQ       ORKNEY                  20m; SSB
   EU-009    MM5DWW       ORKNEY                  17m; FT4
   EU-012    GM4LER       SHETLAND                15m; FT8
   EU-014    TK4TH        CORSICA                 20m; SSB
   EU-015    SV9RKU       CRETE                   17m; SSB
   EU-016    9A6A         Hvar                    15m; SSB
   EU-018    OY1CT        FAROE                   10m; CW/FT8
   EU-018    OY1DZ        FAROE                   10m; FT8
   EU-023    9H1TT        MALTA                   20m; SSB
   EU-025    IO9HQ        Sicily                  10m; SSB
   EU-028    IK1MNF/IA5 TOSCANA (TUSCANY) REGION  20m; SSB
   EU-028    IK1TNU/IA5   Elba                    40/20m; SSB
   EU-029    5P1W         SJAELLAND               17m; FT8
   EU-029    OZ/DL2JRM    SJAELLAND               80/40/20/17m; CW
   EU-029    OZ1RH        SJAELLAND               40m; FT8
   EU-030    OZ1NKS/p     Bornholm                20m; SSB
   EU-042    DK8OL        Sylt                    60m;
   EU-050    IL7/IK5AEQ   SAN DOMINO              20m; SSB
   EU-050    IL7/IZ5IUY   SAN DOMINO              10m; SSB
   EU-053    OJ0JR        Market Reef             15/12m; FT8/FT4
   EU-076    LA/OH3KAV    Rost                    20m; CW
   EU-115    EI8JB        IRELAND                 17m; SSB
   EU-115    GI5RPG       IRELAND                 20m; FT8
   EU-116    GD0OUD       ISLE OF MAN             40m; CW
   EU-125    5P8VW        JYLLAND  WEST           30/17/15m; CW/FT8
   EU-127    DL1AXX/p     Helgoland               40/30/20m; CW
   EU-131    IK3PQH       VENETO REGION           40/20/15m; SSB/FT8/FT4
   EU-136    9A/ON2KP/p   KRK                     20m; SSB
   EU-171    OZ4SKK       JYLLAND  NORTH          17m; FT4
   EU-172    OZ/DL2JRM    JYLLAND EAST AND FYN    20m; CW
   EU-172    OZ/OO4O      JYLLAND EAST AND FYN    40m; SSB
   EU-172    OZ7PR/p      JYLLAND EAST AND FYN    40m; SSB
   EU-174    SV7RIB/8     Samothraki              40m; SSB
   NA-005    VP9KD        BERMUDA                 17m; SSB
   NA-015    CO2AV        CUBA                    80m; FT8
   NA-015    CO7CRJ       CUBA                    40m; FT8
   NA-015    CO7HNS       CUBA                    15m; FT8
   NA-015    CO8LY        CUBA                    15m; FT8
   NA-016    ZF2OO        CAYMAN                  30/15m; FT8
   NA-016    ZF2VE        CAYMAN                  20m; SSB
   NA-022    VP2ETE       ANGUILLA                15m; FT8
   NA-026    KJ2AM        NEW YORK STATE          15m; FT8
   NA-026    N1UFO        NEW YORK STATE          20m; SSB
   NA-026    N3SY         NEW YORK STATE          20m; CW
   NA-032    FP/KV1J      ST PIERRE AND MIQUELON  60m; FT8
   NA-036    VA7YT BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCE  (VANCOUVER) 10m;
   NA-059    NL8F         FOX                     80m; FT8
   NA-062    KV4HV   FLORIDA STATE (FLORIDA KEYS) 10m; FT8
   NA-065    KB7DT        WASHINGTON STATE NORTH  10m; FT8
   NA-083    WU9P         VIRGINIA STATE          40m; SSB
   NA-096    HH2AA        HISPANIOLA              10m; SSB
   NA-099    KP4JRS       PUERTO RICO             20m; SSB
   NA-102    FG1AG        GUADELOUPE              40/30m; FT8
   NA-105    FS4WBS       St Maarten              20m; FT8
   NA-106    KP2BH        VIRGIN                  40m; SSB
   NA-107    FM5BH        MARTINIQUE              30m; CW
   NA-108    J69DS        St Lucia                15/10m; FT8
   NA-134    OX3LX   GREENLAND'S COASTAL NORTH WEST 20m; FT8
   OC-001    VJ4T         Australia               20m; SSB
   OC-001    VK2GJC       Australia               20m; SSB
   OC-001    VK2VH        Australia               40/20m; SSB
   OC-001    VK2WTF       Australia               12m; FT8
   OC-001    VK3TKK       Australia               80/40m; CW/SSB
   OC-005    VK9DX        NORFOLK                 40m; FT4
   OC-006    VK7DG        Tasmania                20m; FT8
   OC-006    VK7XX        Tasmania                17/12m; FT8
   OC-016    3D2AG       VITI LEVU AND VANUA LEVU 15m; CW
   OC-016    3D2AJT      VITI LEVU AND VANUA LEVU 17m; CW
   OC-021    8B1FTDM      JAVA                    30/12m; FT8
   OC-021    8B2FTDM      JAVA                    20m; FT8
   OC-021    8B4FTDM      JAVA                    20m; FT8
   OC-021    YB0AGW       JAVA                    20m; SSB
   OC-021    YB0OO        JAVA                    40m; SSB
   OC-021    YB1EAO       JAVA                    15m; SSB
   OC-021    YB2MVD       JAVA                    20m; SSB
   OC-022    YB9CDL       BALI                    15m; SSB
   OC-028    V73MS        RALIK  CHAIN            20m; FT8
   OC-032    FK4QX        NEW  CALEDONIA          17m; SSB
   OC-035    YJ8RN        NEW  HEBRIDES           40m; FT8
   OC-036    ZL1W         NORTH                   17m; SSB
   OC-036    ZL6FTDMC     NORTH                   30m; FT8
   OC-067    FO5SK        LEEWARD                 20m; SSB
   OC-097    5W1SA        SAMOA                   15m; FT8
   OC-134    ZL3OF        SOUTH                   15m; FT8
   OC-201    ZL1LC        NORTH ISLAND'S COASTAL  20m; FT8
   SA-002    VP8LP        FALKLAND                20m; SSB
   SA-003    ZY0FUN       FERNANDO DE NORONHA     30m; FT8
   SA-011    9Z4Y         TRINIDAD                20m; CW
   SA-099    PJ2HQ        CURACAO                 15m; SSB

  ** Thanks to the individuals who put the island/group and mode
     (which is very important) on their QSNs on their PacketCluster
     reports. The format we suggest is "Mode/IOTA#/Island or Group"
     (ex. CW/SA-036/Aruba).

  AN-013.  Look for LU4ZS to be active from Marambio station, Seymour
           Island, Antarctica, during the month of July in 2022. It is
           suggested to look for LU4ZS on Saturdays between 1300-1700z
           on 14190 kHz. QSL via LU4DXU.

  AN-016.  Look for LU1ZD to be active from the San Martin Base, on Barry
           Island, Antarctica, during the month of July in 2022. It is
           suggested to look for LU4ZD on Saturdays between 1300-1700z
           on 14190 kHz. QSL via LU4DXU.

  AS-079.  Take, JI3DST, will once again be active as JI3DST/6 from
           Miyako Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st).
           Activity outside of the contest will be on 80/40/30/20/17/15/
           12/10/6/2 meters using CW, SSB, FM, RTTY and FT8. Operations
           may vary in case of heavy rains or other conditions. QSL
           JI3DST/6 via details on QRZ.com.

  AS-147.  Taka, JA8COE, is once again active as JA8COE/8 from Yagishiri
           Island until July 12th. Activity will be on various HF bands
           and 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY. QSL via his home callsign
           or ClubLog's OQRS.

  EU-025.  Operators Raf/IT9ATF, Sal/IT9BXR, Salvatore/IT9DSZ, Giorgio/
           IT9JES, Nicolas/IT9KXK, Gianni/IT9ORA, Luigi/IT9RJE, Joe/IT9WDC,
           and Antonino/IT9YMM will be active as IR9K from Sicily Island
           during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st) as a Multi-Op entry.
           QSL via IT9DSZ.

  EU-132.  Operators Ros/4Z5LA and Jan/4X1VF will be active as 3Z5LA/1
           from Wolin Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 30-31st).
           They plan to stay on the island between July 29th and August
           2nd. QSL via Ros, 4Z5LA.

  EU-166.  Members of ARI Marsala will be active as IQ9VG/p from Lunga
           Island between July 15-17th. Operators mentioned are Giovanni/
           IT9FUN, Rino/IT9FXY, Filippo/IT9WKH and Antonino/IW9HII. Their
           activity will be on 40/20/15/10/6 meters. QSL via ClubLog's
           OQRS, or via IT9FUN (direct or by the Bureau).

  OC-021.  Pri, YB0ECT, will be active from Java Island during the RSGB
           IOTA Contest (July 30-31st) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m)/
           CW-Mode/High-Power entry. QSL via W2FB only!

  SA-080.  Alexandre, PU2GTA, will be active as PU2GTA/P from Tinhare
           Island (WW Loc. HH06) between July 19-22th. Activity will be
           on 15/10 meters using SSB and FT8. Suggested frequencies are:
           SSB on 28560 kHz and FT8 on 21074 & 28074 kHz. QSL via his
           home callsign and possibly ClubLog.

  PLEASE NOTE: Since the Webmasters of the  have
  decided NOT to post or dedicate a Web page to announce upcoming IOTA
  operations, PLEASE send your IOTA operations information to the OPDX,
  and we will post it here in an upcoming bulletin......

J3, GRENADA. Greg, N9GB, will be active as N9GB/J3 from Grenada between
August 13-18th. Activity will be mainly holiday style on 40-10 meters
using CW, SSB and FT8. Most of the time operation will be at night time,
but sometimes will be during the day. QSL via N9GB.

J41, GREECE (Special Callsign). Members of the "439.700 All Mode Group"
will use the special callsign J41PAN during the participation in the
"Poseidon VHF/UHF Event" from Paneio Mountain Refuge (height 648m) between
July 16-17th. Operation will be on VHF/UHF analog FM and Digital modula-
tions DMR/C4FM. During their stay on the mountain apart from the event
participation, they will have an operational VaraC system on 20 meters
during the day and 40 meters at night for their friends outside Greece.
They will be happy to receive your messages. See QRZ.com for details.
There will also be attempts on HF using SSB, SSTV, FT8, JS8 Call etc.
Skeds are available during: Sunday early morning, 2 Meters Meteor Scatter
(MSK144) 4:00 - 7:00 UTC. The callsign will also be used in future during
contest participations and activations of the mountain from the Group.

JW0, SVALBARD. Yuris, YL2GM, who was expected to be active JW0Z between
July 9-13th, announced on July 7th: "Expedition canceled -- Unfortunatelly
this DX-pedition is canceled due to SAS employee strike and flight cancel-
lations. Yuris is in Oslo/Norway and is searching for the flight home."
See:               https://www.lral.lv/jw0z/index.html

L95, ARGENTINA (Special Event). Members of the Radio Club Rosario (LU4FM)
will be active with special event callsign L95F from Rosario, Argentina,
to commemorate 95th anniversary of their club (September 25th, 1927).
Activity will be on various HF bands. QSL via L95F direct, by the Bureau
or eQSL.

MDXC PRESENTATION. The Madison DX Club's (MDXC) will have a ZOOM pre-
sentation on Tuesday, July 12th. The program will be "Surviving the
Elements and Challenging Propagation of Arctic and Subantarctic DX-
peditions" presented by experienced Arctic DXpeditioner and Bouvet team
member, Cezar, VE3LYC.
  The MDXC ZOOM host will be Kevin Shea, N9JKP, will be online from
2300 UTC (July 12th) to socialize before the business meeting begins and
to provide time to work through any technical issues. A brief business
meeting will begin at 2330 UTC. The program begins at 0000 UTC (July
13th), sharp. All interested hams are welcome.
  To Join the Zoom Meeting and Program simply use this link:
  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8561554523?pwd=MFE3d1dXYWc1MGw4MDZtSEZ4bEp6Zz09&from=addon
  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8561554523?pwd=MFE3d1dXYWc1MGw4MDZtSEZ4bEp6Zz09&from=addon
  Meeting ID: 856 155 4523
  Passcode: 198101
  Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb5zKAeXTl
Check (http://www.madisondxclub.org/) for latest Program news and link
to their Club's YouTube channel.

N7, UNITED STATES (Special Event). Operators around the state of Oregon
will be using the special callsign N7DUX to commemorative the "2022 World
Athletics Championships" being held at the historical Hayward Field in
Eugene, Oregon, between July 15-24th. For a commemorative QSL card, QSL
via N7DUX direct w/SASE, by the Bureau or LoTW.

OPDX MAILING LIST (Just A Reminder). Details on how to subscribe and
unsubscribe from the "OPDX Mailing List" are at the bottom of this
bulletin. PLEASE pass the word around.... Thanks and 73 de Tedd KB8NW
PLEASE NOTE: OUTLOOK users PLEASE read below.

PJ2, CURACAO (Reminder). Look for the Dave Kalter Youth DX Adventure to
be active as PJ2Y from the PJ2T contest station on Curacao (SA-099)
between July 14-19th. Operators will consist of three youths and team
leaders. The leaders are Jim/AB8YK and Ron/N8VAR. Youth members are
Brennan/K6BFL, Candace/KE8MMS and Thomas"TJ"/KO4FFA. Activity will be
on various HF bands using CW, SSB, FT8 and possibly on satellites. QSL
via AB8YK direct. For more details, see:   http://www.qsl.net/n6jrl

PJ4, BONAIRE. Operators Jeff/KU8E and John/K4BAI will be active as PJ4/KU8E
and PJ4/K4BAI from the 'PJ4G Radio House' on Bonaire (SA-006, WLOTA LH-1279)
between November 23-30th. Their plans are to be in CQWW DX CW Contest
(November 26-27th) signing as PJ4A as a Multi-Single/High-Power entry.
QSL via K4BAI. QSL PJ4/K4BAI and PJ4/KU8E via K4BAI.

PJ7, ST. MAARTEN ISLAND (2023 Announcement). Tom, AA9A, will once again
be active as PJ7AA from Sint Maarten (NA-105) between March 4th and April
1st, 2023. Activity is usually on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL
via his home callsign, direct, LoTW or ClubLog's OQRS. NO Bureau cards.

PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (July 11-17th).......
  July/11th HN     July/14th HN     July/16th HN
  July/12th AN     July/15th HN     July/17th HN
  July/13th 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

    (Updated 01/26/2022) Meanwhile, check out the following Web sites
    for propagation:
     * VOACAP predication Web page at:  http://www.voacap.com/hf
           and      http://www.voacap.com/prediction.html
     * DX.QSL.NET Propagation page: https://dx.qsl.net/propagation
     * SolarHam Web page:   http://www.solarham.net
     * Radio Propagation/Space Weather/Sunspot Cycle Information at:
                           http://sunspotwatch.com
     * Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) & National Oceanic and
       Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):
                       https://www.swpc.noaa.gov
         https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/solar-cycle-progression
     * News and Information About The Sun-Earth Environment:
                    https://www.spaceweather.com
     * Archive of ARRL Propagation Forecasts:
            http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-bulletins-archive-propagation
     * Information and tutorials on propagation are at: http://k9la.us
     * Graphic propagation tool by DR2W: http://www.dr2w.de/dx-propagation
     * W4HM Daily HF/MF Radio Wave Propagation Forecast:
            https://groups.io/g/w4hmradiowavepropagationforecast
     * WM7D's Solar Resource Page: https://www.wm7d.net/hamradio/solar

QSL INFO AND NEWS...................
  QSL-INFO from Lothar, DL1SBF (www.qslinfo.eu) (July 10th)
  QSL-INFO from various sources provided by OPDX
  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
  3A/F6EXV via F6EXV       EA6/DG3MIM via DG3MIM      OH0CO via SM6CCO (d/L)
  3A/PB8DX via PB8DX       EL2EF via N2OO & (L)       OO7Z/P via ON6KZ
  3A6M via F6EXV (O)       EP2MRK via RW6HS           OP9T via ON5CT & (L)
  4L8A via M0OXO           FP/KV1J via KV1J           OV5W via OZ1GIN
  4O/NN3W via NN3W         GB13COL via G0ULF          OZ50DDXG via OZ1ACB
  4O3A via VE3EXY          GB5TP via MM0DFV           OZ8FTDM via OZ1KZX (L/e)
  4U1UN via HB9BOU         GS8VL via M0OXO (O/L)      PF01MAX via PC2F & (L)
  4X6TT via N4GNR          HF800M via SP9PKS         PG6PEACE via PG5FRL & (L)
  5B4AMX via LZ3SM         HG1222BA via HA4KYB        PJ4G via K4BAI
  5Z4PA via M0URX          HH2AA via EB7DX (L/d)      PJ4MM via M0URX
  7Q5RU via R7AL           II2FTDM via IK2EKO         SN89LOT via SP1PMY
  7T60A via 7X2DD (d)      IK1TNU/IA5 via IK1TNU    SP/OH1NOA/P via OH1NOA (L)
  A62A via EA7FTR          JA8COE/8 via (d/C)      SV7/SV1QED/P via SV1QED (e)
  A65DR via N4GNR          JD1BQI via JE3GRQ          SV8/HG0NCL/P via HG0NCL
  A91FTDMC via EC6DX       LA/OH3KAV via OH3KAV       TM109TDF via F8GGZ
  C6AGU via HA7RY          LR8FTDMC via F1ULQ         TM13COL via F5OG
  CN8KD via EC5R           LU1ZI via LU1CN            TM1SSOU via F6KGL
  CQ9T via CT3KN           LY/OH1NOA via OH1NOA      TM50KFI via F6KFI (d/B/C)
  CT7/F5AGB via F6KOP      OD5ET via EB7DX            TM59TDF via F8KGS
  D4K via IZ4DPV           OD5TX via IZ8CLM           TM5FTDM via F4FRC
  DA0HQ via DL5AXX         OD5VB via EA5GL            TM5TDF via F6KMB
  DK0AJ via DH4FE          OD5YA via IZ8CLM           V73MS via WV7MS (d/L)
  DK0SM via DL6OCH         OD5ZZ via N4GNR            VB4LIGMA via VA4BEN
  DL0AH via DG5YHE         OE/DF7FX/P via DF7FX       W3R via NY9H
  DL90TJU via DF1AA        OE/DJ1AA via DJ1AA         W4G via K4DSO (d/L)
  DM20OTUS via (d/B)       OE/DO1BEN via DO1BEN       ZA/OE8NDR via DE1QSL
  DQ8FTDMC via DM2RM       OE05FTDMC via OE1SGU (L/e) ZV2X via PY2YVN
  E2WRTC via E21EIC & (L)  OE0FTDMC via OE6VIE (O/L)  ZY0FUN via PY2RN (O/L)
  E7HQ via E70ARA & (L)    OE0HQ via OE3KAB & (L)
  EA5/DL5EO via DL5EO      OH0CC via PA2A

  (e) eQSL only  (d) direct only   (B) Bureau only  (*-B) DX's- Bureau
  (O) OQRS only  (C) ClubLog only  (L) LoTW only    (N) No QSL needed
  (I) No IRC     (P) PayPal        (NB) No Bureau   (n) no printed QSLs
  (Q) QRZ.com only (E) E-Mail QSL only (P) Please send no QSL
  (BA) Bureau Automatic
  (**) QSL automatically via Bureau - do not send QSLs

  LOGS ONLINE AT CLUBLOG.ORG THIS WEEK......
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/7Q5RU
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/HP1PAR

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 3D2AG, 4X4DK, 5B4AAB, 9H1TX, 9W8LJW, 9W8MAD,
  9Y4D, BG7SAY, CP6CL, EA1AHA, EA1CP, EA1DR, EA2ARD, EA2BHE, EA2KR, EA3A,
  EA3NW, EA3RT, EA5ISZ, EB2AM, EI4DQ, F5TMJ, F6ECI, F8ARK, FP/KV1J, GB13COL,
  GD0TEP, JA1QJI, JE3PCP, K2F, KB7ME, KH6CJJ, MM0AMW, OJ0MR, ON8DM, PD9DX,
  PJ2LS, PJ4MM, PV8AAS, SP1S, SP3CFM, SP5EWY, SP6VGJ, SP7QJF, SV2DCD,
  VK9NT, VO1HP, VP9UKR, VU4W, XE1GLL, XE1R, XE2J, Z37CXY, ZA/IW2JOP,
  ZF2OO, ZL1AZ, ZL3JT and ZY0FUN

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 3DA0RU, 3W1T, 7P8RU, 9M2SAF, FS4WBS, PJ5/SP9FOW,
  PZ5G (SA-092), R150WS (AS-104), RS0ISS, TX5N (OC-114), VP5MA, XK0AA and
  XV1X

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: NONE REPORTED THIS WEEK!!!
   --- We would like to see more QSL Bureaus (such as AS/US/SA/AF.. etc)
       send in their info....

R65, RUSSIA (Special Event). Members of the "Fifth Ocean" Aviators HAM
Club will active the special callsign R65RKP from the Arkhangelsk Region,
Russia, between July 11-17th. Activity is to celebrate the 65th anniversary
of the Russian Plesetsk Cosmodrome Mirny AR-10. A special diploma will be
available. See QRZ.com for details.

T8, PALAU. Nobuaki, JA0JHQ, is planned to be once again active as T88PB
from the VIP-Guest Hotel in Koror City, Palau, possibly (not decided)
between November 23rd and December 4th. Activity usually is on 160-6
meters using CW and 6m FT8. His equipment is an IC-7300 w/TL933 amp
(about 500w) into a 3 element Yagi and DP antennas. QSL via LoTW (pre-
ferred) or direct to his home callsign. For more details and updates,
see his Web page at:          http://pandasan.jimdo.com

T8 PALAU. Operators Mike/JA6EGL, Kuzo/JH6WDG and Mune/JR6DRH, will once
again be active as T88SM, T88AQ and T88RH, respectively, from the VIP
Guest Hotel (Palau Radio Club) on Koror Island (OC-009) between January
13-19th. Activity will be holiday style on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB
and the Digital modes. QSL T88SM via JA6EGL. QSL T88RH via JR6DRH. QSL
T88AQ via JH6WDG, direct, ClubLog or LoTW. For more details about the
VIP Guest Hotel (Free Radio Room), see:  
         https://palau-radio-club.jimdofree.com/vip-guest-hotel

VX7, CANADA (Special Event). Jon, VA7JC, will be active as VX7ITE from
Metro Vancouver, BC, to celebrate to celebrate the Queen's Platinum
Jubilee (70th anniversary) of Queen Elizabeth II. QSL via E-mail.

W8, UNITED STATES (LH Op). Operators Geoff/W8GNM, Jay/K8CJY and Jon/KB8SRQ
will be active as W8GNM/8 from the Port Clinton Lighthouse (WW Loc. EN81mm),
Ohio, on Saturday, August 20th, between 1500-2100z, during the Port Clinton
Lighthouse Festival in Port Clinton and the International Lighthouse/
Lightship Weekend [ILLW] (ARLHS USA-922; WLLW US 0228). Suggested fre-
quencies are: 7200 or 7235 kHz, 14285 or 14335 kHz and check the DX-
Clusters for specific frequencies. QSL via LoTW only to W8GNM/8. Suggested
Web sites of interests:
  ILLW -- http://arlhs.com/events
  WLLW -- https://wllw.org
  Port Clinton Lighthouse Conservancy -- http://portclintonlighthouse.org

ZF, CAYMAN ISLANDS. Frank, K3TRM, will once again be active as ZF2RM from
the Cayman Brac (NA-016, WW Loc. FK09) between July 17-30th. Activity will
be focused on 6 meters and the satellites, plus the HF bands which is
usually on 40-10 meters. Modes are CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8 and the satellites.
His equipment is 2x IC-706MKIIG with a Elecraft KPA-500 500-watt amp into
a G5RV Jr. and a Alaskan Arrow satellite antenna. QSL via K3TRM, direct,
by the Bureau, LoTW or ClubLog.

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