The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1579
BID: $OPDX.1579
September 12 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, K4KIU, W4VQ,
W5JON, K8YSE, N8QNT, W8GEX & 60m DX News, W9EWZ, CT1DSV, DL1SBF, DL5ON
& The DX News Letter, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX,
G4MWO, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2YSB, LA4LN, LU5BE, Sixitalia Weekly,
and VA3RJ & ICPO for the following DX information.
"Celebrating 31 years (March 1991) of FREE DX News"
"Could this be the final year???"
..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick 7
..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick 6
..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick 5
..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick 4
..Tick..Tick..Tick 3
..Tick..Tick 2
The countdown has begun!!!
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 4th-September, through Sunday, 11th-September there were
214 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3W, 3X,
4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4U1U, 4W, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5R, 5X, 5Z, 6Y, 7P, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8Q,
9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9V, 9Y, A3, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C2,
C3, CE, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL, DU, E4, E5/s,
E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, F, FG, FH,
FK, FM, FO, FO/m, FR, FS, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB,
HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J5, J7, J8, 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, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PJ7,
PY, PY0F, PZ, S0, S2, S5, S7, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T7, TA, TF,
TG, TI, TK, TN, TT, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, V8,
VE, VK, VK0M, VP2E, VP8, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XT, XX9, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO,
YS, YU, YV, Z3, Z6, Z8, ZA, ZB, ZD7, ZF, ZL, ZL7, 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".
2023 PACIFIC JOURNEY. Ulrich, DL2AH, has announced on QRZ.com that his
plans for 2023 will be his "very, very last Pacific journey!" Stay tuned.
3Y0J BOUVET ISLAND DXPEDITION NEWS (ZOOM Meeting). Ken Opskar, LA7GIA,
Co-Leader of the 3Y0J Team, reports on the 3Y0J Bouvet Island DXpedition
FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/3093983840726129) that the
3Y0J Team is inviting you to an OPEN Zoom meeting on Sunday, October
16th, between 1400-1530z. ANYONE CAN JOIN IN - LIMITED to 100 attendees.
CHECK-IN 1345 UTC for some DX talk!
Join Zoom Meeting -- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85882315850...
Agenda includes the latest and greatest info on:
(1) Project (4) Medical
(2) Antennas (5) Logistics
(3) Radio setup (6) Camp build up - Operation
Followed by a Q&A session......
3Y0J BOUVET ISLAND DXPEDITION NEWS (Update). Co-Leaders Ken, LA7GIA,
posted the following update on the 3Y0J Bouvet Island FaceBook page
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/3093983840726129), September 9th
[edited]: "The 20ft 3Y0J container has arrived at Oslo airport!! Team
is busy packing container as it is scheduled to leave Oslo early next
week and arrive in VP8 early November. We're going through our check
lists, all equipment is being weighted and measured. All content is being
logged. This is an extremely time consuming activity, but we will all be
rewarded when we go onshore Bouvet in 4 months time. Next up is container
shipment and then 3rd vessel deposit - please consider to donate to help
us reach Bouvet. During the last two weeks we have received another 20,000
USDs in donations which we're extremely grateful for... Thanks to everyone
for supporting us!"
Picture of container and other items:
https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/305918958_10159068091868576_7665271296133412507_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s600x600&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=OjPsvKgVr24AX8oI2j9&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AT_ClipCSmM9gGNEBO1TWzlzCy3lmGyA6ch58JXhaixEhQ&oe=63212BBC
https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/306119341_10159068091913576_5844778684602016267_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=AhAl_IirNUgAX_Ewjq7&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AT_RN0T9KgL2Gx_iD-5NYRQTX12_6nhnxViwC3uCYWrgcg&oe=632181CB
https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/306258753_10159068091973576_2681001799423993720_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=_iGtrksmhYcAX_aJ5mr&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AT87nwD3IEOkf9n_lGx60uG4d-_ld04DvJDJrnPSyGOa2w&oe=6321193F
https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/306437754_10159068092108576_7346281777121016073_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=_qHjs_wHDFUAX8wEkB9&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AT-W36-DToQcSxql6pPNtFv9nLYFkK4S5qRcKBGSwRqGMw&oe=6320F2A5
5K0, SAN ANDRES ISLAND (Reminder). Operators Pablo/LU7MT (5K0C), Daniel/
LU9FHF (5J0DX), Jose Louis/LU1FM (5K0T) and Alejandro/LU8YD (5K0YD) will
be active from San Andres Island (NA-033) between September 16-25th. Their
activity will be on various HF bands, including 6m and the satellites,
using CW, SSB and FT8/FT4. QSL 5K0C via eQSL, ClubLog or LoTW. QSL 5J0DX
via LU9FHF, direct, (NO Bureau) eQSL or LoTW. QSL 5K0YD via IK2DUW, eQSL,
ClubLog or LoTW. QSL 5K0T via LU1FM or ClubLog.
60 METERS NEWS. Paul, G4MWO, Editor of "The 5 MHz Newsletter" informs:
"More African Countries Arrive on 60m: Word has just arrived via the
South African Radio League (SARL) that three new African countries have
joined the ranks of 5 MHz/60m operators. They are Botswana, Lesotho &
eSwatini (formerly known as Swaziland). Each has the new WRC-15 Amateur
Secondary Allocation of 5351.5 - 5366.5 kHz. This makes a total of 89
countries now on the band worldwide. (Thanks ZS4BS, SARL)"
The 5 MHz Newsletter: You can find the latest edition freely available
at any time at:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/koz6msf74mtk76t/5%20MHz%20Newsletter.pdf?dl=0
The Newsletter Archive is at:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9si2gq8dnz73uy9/AACCZty4t4wQaF1mot3cA3d9a?dl=0
G4MWO's Worldwide 5 MHz Amateur Allocations Chart:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dhapwdfqyaraxh2/5%20MHz%20WW%20Amateur%20Allocations%20Chart%20%28%20c%29%20G4MWO.xls?dl=0
7Z92/8Z92/HZ92, SAUDI ARABIA (Special Event). By the time you read this,
special event stations 7Z92ND, 8Z92ND and HZ92ND will be active to cele-
brate the 92nd anniversary the "Unification Day for the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia" and "Saudi National Day" (September 23rd). The SES stations will
be active until September 25th. There will be three free electronic
awards (Gold/Silver/Bronze) available by E-mail upon request. QSL all
callsigns via HZ1SAR (Saudi Amateur Radio Society).
D6, COMOROS (Update). Members of the F6KOP Radio Club will be active as
D60AE from Comoros Islands (AF-007) between October 5-17th. Current list
of operators now mentioned are Frank/F4AJQ (Team Leader), Jean-Luc/F1ULQ/
AK8DX (Co-leader), Patrick/F2DX, Damien/F4AZF, Bruno/F5AGB, Xavier/F5NTZ,
Julien/F8AVK, Philippe/F8EFU, Misho/F8GGV, Andreas/DL3GA/AB8AY, Jeremy/
EI5GM, Dave/EI9FBB, Olivier/HB9GWJ, Eric/ON7RN and Kenneth/OZ1IKY. Pilot
stations Thierry/F4TTR/CT2HXM and Manu/F8FKI. Activity will be on 160-10
meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK and FT8. However, 6 meters and QO-100
satellite were NOT mentioned. Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1820.5, 3520, 7015, 10105, 14023, 18074, 21023, 24896 and 28023 kHz
SSB - 3785, 7120/7075, 14145, 18150, 21280, 24960 and 28450 kHz
RTTY - 3585, 7045, 10142, 14088, 18085, 21082, 24920 and 28080 kHz
PSK - 3585, 7045, 10142, 14080, 18085, 21082, 24920 and 28080 kHz
FT8 - 1843, 3570, 7060, 10142, 14090, 18090, 21085, 24920 and 28085 kHz
(Split Only) CW: up 1-5 RTTY: up 1-10
SSB: up 5-15 FT8: F/H mode
* On 160m, they will listen down for JA and up for others.
* When working FT8, they will use Fox mode only, you'll have to setup
hound to be able to work them.
QSL via F5GSJ, direct, by the Bureau, LoTW or OQRS. A Web page is
available at: https://comores2022.wordpress.com
FaceBook page is now available at: https://www.facebook.com/D60AE
GB0, NORTHERN IRELAND (Special Callsign). Pastor Brian Madden, GI0RWO,
from Belfast, will be using the special callsign GB0KC to celebrate the
new King Charles the Third, as well as remembering the passing and the
exemplary service Queen Elizabeth the Second. QSL via E-mail. Send details
of your QSO to: pastorbrianmadden@me.com
GERMAN NORTH POLE DXPEDITION (Update). Operators Martina/DF3TS and Thomas/
DC8TM will activate Svalbard (EU-026) as JW/homecalls to start their
DXpedition sometime in April 2023. Activity will be on SSB and FT8. They
will then be active from a Russian "Severnyi Polyus" the Scientific Polar
Drifting Base (enclave by RFF) approx. 80kms from the North Pole on the
Arctic Ocean where they will activate the WWFF area RFF-0176. Operators
will use their special callsigns DP0LE (like POLE) and as RA/DC8TM/P and
RA/DF3TS/P to represent the Russian flag of the camp. Activity will be on
40/30/20/17 meters using SSB and FT8. Activity from the North Pole (90
Degrees North) - under DP0LE and DC8TM/P together with Martina DF3TS/P
will take place sometime during this time (The exact schedule will depend
very much on weather conditions) on 20 meters [14244 kHz (+/-)]. !!
Activity is limited to approx. 30 minutes!! For more details and updates,
watch: https://www.qrz.com/db/DC8TM
They mention the following: The success of the expedition depends very much
from the WX conditions and the time schedule could change, updated infor-
mation on the QRZ.com page. Unfortunately, the expedition did not take
place in 2020, 2021 and 2022 due to the coronavirus crisis, the war and
is now postponed until 2023 (4th try).
IOTA NEWS. The following are IOTA operations that were active this past
week between September 5-10th(as per the DXCluster):
IOTA Callsign Island/GROUP Bands/Modes
------ ---------- ------------- -----------
AF-004 EA8/DL3JAB CANARY 10m; CW
AF-004 EA8CLX CANARY 20m; FT8
AF-004 EA8DET CANARY 17m; SSB
AF-014 CT3MD MADEIRA 12m; SSB
AF-014 CT9ABN MADEIRA 40m; SSB
AF-016 FR4KR REUNION 15/10m; SSB
AF-018 IH9YMC PANTELLERIA 15m; CW
AF-019 IG9ITO PELAGIE 15m; SSB
AF-022 ZD7BG ST HELENA 15m; SSB
AF-024 S79VU INNER 20/15/12m; SSB/FT8
AF-049 3B8CW MAURITIUS 20/10m; FT8
AF-057 5R8BM MADAGASCAR'S COASTAL W 20/15m; SSB
AS-003 4S6ARW SRI LANKA 10m; FT8
AS-004 5B4AIF Cyprus 40/20m; SSB
AS-004 5B4AIX Cyprus 12m; SSB
AS-004 5B4VL Cyprus 20m; SSB
AS-007 JA1NLC HONSHU 15m; FT8
AS-007 JA1NLX HONSHU 17m; FT8
AS-007 JA2LWD HONSHU 20m; FT8
AS-007 JA4BXL HONSHU 20m; FT8
AS-007 JH1HDT HONSHU 40m; CW
AS-007 JH3NGD HONSHU 17m; SSB
AS-007 JL1ELQ HONSHU 15m; FT8
AS-007 JR1NHD HONSHU 17m; FT8
AS-007 JR7TKG HONSHU 17m; SSB
AS-020 BV1EL Taiwan 20m; CW
AS-073 9M2TDX KELANTAN/TERENGGANU STATE 20m; SSB
EU-001 SV5/PG5M DODECANESE 40/20/15m; CW
EU-001 SV5TH DODECANESE 40m; CW
EU-003 CR8ACL EASTERN 20m; SSB
EU-003 CU2CO EASTERN 17m; SSB
EU-003 CU2YK EASTERN 20m; SSB
EU-004 EC6AAE BALEARIC 20m; CW
EU-004 EG6SDC BALEARIC 17m; SSB
EU-005 G0OUC GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 G2YT GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-005 G7WKX GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-005 GB6OUS GREAT BRITAIN 20m; CW
EU-005 GW1KGW GREAT BRITAIN 40m; FT8
EU-005 M0MQV GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 M0NZZ GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-005 MM0GHM GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-005 MW0JKU GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-015 SV9RKU CRETE 17m; SSB
EU-021 TF/K4EU ICELAND 30/20m; CW
EU-023 9H5BZ MALTA 17m; SSB
EU-023 9H5JO MALTA 17m; SSB
EU-024 IQ0ID SARDINIA 20m; SSB
EU-024 IS0BQE SARDINIA 15m; FT8
EU-024 IS0KNG SARDINIA 30m; FT8
EU-029 OV1CDX SJAELLAND 40m; CW
EU-029 OZ/DL3KWF SJAELLAND 80m; CW
EU-029 OZ1RH SJAELLAND 17m; FT8
EU-030 OZ/DL3ARM Bornholm 40m; CW
EU-031 IC8/IK6CAC CAMPANIA REGION 20/17m; FT8/FT4
EU-032 F6BFH Poitou Charentes Region 17m; FT8
EU-039 F/DDL1ASA/P Chausey 20m; SSB
EU-041 IM0M MADDALENA 40m; SSB
EU-043 SM/DG8HJ GOTEBORG OCH BOHUS/HALLAND COUNTY 30m; CW
EU-046 LA1CI TROMS COUNTY 20m; SSB
EU-046 LA6KOA TROMS COUNTY 20/17m; SSB
EU-075 SV1MNE Salamina 15m; FT8
EU-083 IP1X LIGURIA REGION 40/20/17/15m; CW/SSB/FT8
EU-093 EG5VCE ALICANTE/MURCIA PROVINCE 40/20m; SSB/FT8
EU-097 OH/DF9TM Orslandet 40/20m; SSB
EU-097 OH/DL2SWW Orslandet 40/20/17m; CW
EU-115 MI0TIP IRELAND 20m; SSB
EU-116 MD0CCE ISLE OF MAN 30m; FT8
EU-122 GI5CEO N Irish Coastal 20m; FT8
EU-130 IQ3AZ/p FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA REGION 20m; SSB
EU-131 I3BQC/p VENETO REGION 40m; SSB
EU-131 IK3PQH VENETO REGION 40/20m; SSB/RTTY/FT8/FT4
EU-131 IU3LQY/3 VENETO REGION 40m;
EU-136 9A2GA/p KRK 20m; SSB
EU-146 PB6BB ZUID HOLLAND/ZEELAND PROVINCE 40m; FT8
EU-166 IT9AAK/p SICILY'S COASTAL 40/20m; SSB
EU-170 9A/PH2A DALMATIA NORTH 20m; SSB
EU-171 OZ4SKK JYLLAND NORTH 17m; FT8
NA-015 CO6QK CUBA 20m; CW
NA-015 CO8LY CUBA 30m; FT8
NA-015 CO8NMN CUBA 15m; CW
NA-026 NY3H NEW YORK STATE 17m; FT8
NA-026 W2YP NEW YORK STATE 20m; SSB
NA-027 VO1OK NEWFOUNDLAND 20m; FT8
NA-046 W1N Nantucket 40/20m; FT8
NA-096 HI3A HISPANIOLA 12m; FT8
NA-096 HI8AT HISPANIOLA 10m; SSB
NA-096 HI8PAP HISPANIOLA 20m; SSB
NA-099 KP4JRS PUERTO RICO 17m; CW
NA-099 WP3R PUERTO RICO 20m; SSB
NA-100 V26OC ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA 20/17/12m; CW/FT8
NA-105 FS4WBS St Maarten 20/12m; SSB/FT8
NA-106 KP2B VIRGIN 30m; FT8
NA-106 NP2AR VIRGIN 20m; SSB
NA-107 FM5BH MARTINIQUE 30m; CW
NA-112 K9EZ NORTH CAROLINA STATE EAST 17m; FT8
NA-154 VE1FSM NOVA SCOTIA PROVINCE NORTH 20m; FT8
NA-186 VE4MAR NUNAVUT (HUDSON BAY-MANITOBA COAST) 20m; FT8
OC-001 VJ6X Australia 40m; FT8
OC-001 VK2GJC Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK2NJP Australia 40m; FT8
OC-001 VK2PAA Australia 20m; FT8
OC-001 VK2WF Australia 160m;
OC-001 VK3DXJ Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK3EW Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK3PF Australia 40/20m; SSB
OC-001 VK3THL Australia 20m; FT8
OC-001 VK4IM Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK6ZO Australia 20m; SSB
OC-016 3D2USU VITI LEVU AND VANUA LEVU 30m; FT8
OC-021 YB0IBM JAVA 15m; SSB
OC-021 YB1EAO JAVA 15m; SSB
OC-021 YB2MVD JAVA 15m; SSB
OC-021 YB3EDD JAVA 20m; FT4
OC-021 YC1OKU JAVA 20m; FT8
OC-021 YC1TCA JAVA 20m; FT8
OC-021 YC2DBW JAVA 15m; SSB
OC-021 YC5YZ JAVA 20m; FT8
OC-021 YE8AKQ JAVA 20m; FT8
OC-032 FK8FB NEW CALEDONIA 20m;
OC-032 FK8HA NEW CALEDONIA 15m; FT8
OC-032 FK8HM NEW CALEDONIA 10m; FT8
OC-036 ZL1ANH NORTH 20m; FT8
OC-038 ZL7/K5WE CHATHAM 20m; FT8
OC-046 FO5QB WINDWARD 17/15m; FT8
OC-088 9M6TMT BORNEO 20m; SSB
OC-088 YD7OJS BORNEO 10m; FT8
OC-130 4F9DOC Mindanao 15m; SSB
OC-139 VK5AVB Kangaroo 20m; SSB
OC-143 YC5YZ SUMATRA 20m; FT8
OC-146 YB1MPN CELEBES 20m; FT8
OC-146 YB1TS CELEBES 20m; FT8
OC-146 YB8RRN CELEBES 20m; FT8
OC-146 YC6HSK CELEBES 20m; FT8
OC-150 YB9GWR Lombok 20m; SSB
OC-203 ZL4/VE6TC SOUTH ISLAND'S COASTAL 20m; CW
SA-002 VP8A FALKLAND 80m; FT8
SA-002 VP8NO FALKLAND 12m; FT8
SA-018 CA7OKD LOS LAGOS REGION SOUTH 10m; FT8
SA-024 ZW2RA SAO PAULO STATE WEST 40m; FT8
** 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).
AF-047. (Update) Operators Jorge/CT1BOL, José/CT1DSV, António/CT1ENV,
Ricardo/CT3KN and José/CT3MD will be active as CR3SI from
Selvagens Islands (Selvagem Grande, ARLHS MAD 011, WLOTA 0692,
DIP MAD004, CTFF 0034) between September 21-25th. Activity is
part of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Reserva
Natural das Ilhas Selvagens. Operations will be on CW, SSB and
FT8 (first time for this mode). This is a rare IOTA reference
number. QSL via CT1DSV. For updates, see FaceBook at:
https://www.facebook.com/CR3SI-Selvagens-Islands-DXpedition-2022-101061772743154/
AS-140. (Update to OPDX.1557) The S21DX team has updated their Web
page with new details and plans at (https://s21dx.org). Ex-
cerpts state the following
[edited]: Again they are planning to do more QSO from AS-140
between December 10-16th, 2022...
Operators mentioned are Rabby/S21RC, Manju S21AM, Dipi/S21D,
Shafin/S21TG, Zubayer/S21BK, Omi (TBA) and possibly others....
This 2022 we are planning to activate AS-140 from "Dhal Char"
Island [Island may changed due to approval from authority - but
it will be AS-140]. Planning Three (3) HF stations and One
QO-100 station, Few more better antennas (Beam, 4 Square array,
Beverage RX etc). We are planning to use a SSPA for SSB Phone
if we can buy a larger (3000VA) generator.
We will also try to invite more interested S2 operators if
we find with adequate experience (interested Bangladeshi HAM.
Click here: https://s21dx.org/join-the-team
QSL Policy: Similar to our 2 past IOTA, we will NOT monetize
QSL to fund the DX-pedition. Paper QSL will be handled by our
good friend David, EB7DX, who acts as our QSL Manager for last
15+ years. Please check EB7DX website for more detail about QSL
service. All QSO log also will be uploaded in LoTW and ClubLog
immediately if not during the activation. No need for contri-
bution for LOTW/CLUBLOG confirmation (It's free) - but your
support NOW can help us prepare better which will increase
your chance of having a QSO with us.
Budget and Support requirement: As of August 2022, due to price
hike of everything in the country/Worldwide, budget is now set
for 7,000 USDs. The initial estimated budget was set for 5,200
USDs, among these the operators and volunteers (so far they bare
their own transportation and food cost) will provide around
3,000 USDs (was 2,000 USDs), rest of the 4,000 USDs (was 3,200
USDs) needed for the boat charter, aluminum and glass fiber
antenna mast, generator and fuel and we are looking for con-
tribution from HAMs around the world.
EU-120. Operators Keviin/2E0KKV, Peter/G4UIX, Stuart/M0SGV and Ray/M0XDL
will be active as GB0IOW from Isle of Wight, an island off the
South Coast, between September 19-23rd. This is the South Dorset
Radio Society annual trip to a Dairyman's Cottage within the
Tapnell Farm Park. Activity will be on various HF bands using
SSB and various Digital modes, especially FT8. QSL via eQSL
or LoTW, but will respond direct to M0XDL.
EU-172. Con, DM5AA, is now active as OZ/DM5AA from Vejerst Strand,
West Jylland, until September 17th. Activity is on 60/40/30/20
meters using CW only with an FT-991 into a doublet antenna.
QSL via the Bureau and eQSL.
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......
J8, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES. Gerrit, AJ4YX, will be active as
J8/AJ4YX from Saint Vincent (NA-109, WW Loc. FK93jd) between February
15-21st. Activity will be limited due to some other obligations during
his stay, but he will be active as much as possible. Operations will be
on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8 (F/H), with an Elecraft K3S into
verticals and a dipole. During the weekend of February 18-19th, he will
spend sometime in the ARRL International DX CW Contest, providing a
multiplier for W/VE stations. All other days, expect him to be active
mostly on SSB and FT8. Suggested FT8 frequencies will be: 3567, 7065,
10131, 14090, 18095, 21091, 24911 and 28091 kHz. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS
(preferred), by the Bureau (via OQRS) or direct to PA2LO. LoTW upload of
the entire log will be done shortly after his return home. Complete details
can be found at: https://www.pa2lo.com/j8
JW, SVALBARD. Rig, HI8RD, will be active as JW/HI8RD from the JW5E Long-
yearbyen club station between September 19-27th. Activity will be holiday
style using SSB and FT8. QSL via HI8RD direct or LoTW. Rig will also be
part of the Dateline DX Association JW0A team which will be active between
September 19-26th. (https://www.ddxa.net/wordpress)
K4, UNITED STATES (POW/MIA Event). Observance of "National POW MIA Recog-
nition Day" is held across this United States on the third Friday in
September. This year it will be on September 10th. The day was established
to honor our prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action.
This will be the 14th year that special event station K4MIA has been
activated. Primary operational days will be September 10th through Sep-
tember 18th. Operators will be active on SSB, CW and FT8. Also, look for
the following sister stations to be on the air: K4MIA/5, K4MIA/7 and
K4MIA/8. Throughout the month of September, K4MIA will hopefully be
operating on the Satellites, EME, Microwave and other less used Digital
modes (PSK32, Hell Scriber, RTTY, SSTV). Besides operating from their
home QTHs, operators will operate from a helicopter, VA Hospital, American
Legion Post, and various parks (as part of POTA). They are trying to
increase the awareness of our POWs and MIAs. Because of the volume of
requests, you MUST SEND SASE to get a returned QSL. Please take time to
remember our POW's and MIA's as well as their families. Operators would
also like to include the KIA's and all veterans (past and present) that
have given so much for this country.
K7. UNITED STATES (Special Event - Honoring All the Heroes). By the time
you read this, special event station "K7H" should be active until September
12th (between 1700-0200z), to remember the events of 9/11. Activity will
be on CW, SSB and the Digital modes. No other details available.
LU, ARGENTINA. Operators Hoc/LU5BE, Enrique/LU8EFF and Vic/LU7JMS will
be active as homecall/GR from Herradura (WW Loc. GG03um), in the north
of Argentina and the Province of Formosa, between September 13-18th.
Activity will be holiday style on 80-6 meter using CW, SSB, FT8 and LEO
satellite, with possibly 2 stations. QSL via their home callsign.
MDXC PRESENTATION. The Madison DX Club's (MDXC) will have a ZOOM pre-
sentation on Tuesday, September 13th. The program will be "The Most Needed
DX Locations" presented by Bernie McClenny, W3UR, (Editor of QST's "How's
DX" column and "The Daily DX" newsletter).
The MDXC ZOOM host Kevin Shea, N9JKP, will be online from 2300 UTC
(September 13th) 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 (September
14th), 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
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.
OD5, LEBANON. Abboud "Ahbood", WB6MKJ, announced on QRZ.com that he "will
be traveling to Beirut, Lebanon, in the near future. I am looking forward
to making contacts from OD5 land (as WB6MKJ/OD5)."
OH0, ALAND ISLANDS. Stefaan, ON8WTF, is now active as OH0/OP8L from Aland
Island (EU-002) until September 16th. QSL via ON8WTF, direct, eQSL or LoTW.
ADDED NOTE: View the pictures on QRZ.com.
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.
P2, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Puiu, YO5BIM, is currently and once again active
as P29VIM from Port Moresby, until September 21st. He has been there since
August 25th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters (including 60m and 70cm)
using mainly CW, JT9 and FT8, with an Icom IC-706 MK2G and a Kenwood
TS-50S. QSL via his home callsign or LoTW.
P4, ARUBA. Jaap, PA7DA, will be active as P4/PA7DA (possibly P40DA, but
not yet confirmed) from Aruba (SA-036) between November 13-27th. Activity
will be limited (family vacation) on 40-10 meters using CW, SSB and the
Digital modes. Jaap states, "It will be a low-cost activation, using
IC-7300 w/100 watts into a HyEndFed wire antenna." QSL via PA7DA by the
Dutch Bureau. For possible updates, watch: http://pa7da.jouwweb.nl/p4-aruba
PACIFIC TOUR. William "BJ", WA7WJR, will be active from two locations
in the Pacific between October and November. His activity will include
contests and the activation of Parks on the Air (POTA). BJ informs OPDX
of the following [edited]: "I'll be sailing between Guam and the Common-
wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI -- Rota, Tinian, Saipan
and possible Pagan Island) during October and November. I will arrive
back in Guam on September 28th, and have definite plans to play in the
All Oceania Phone Contest on October 1st (UTC) from Guam, and the All
Oceania CW Contest on October 8th from Rota Island, CNMI.
I will likely leave Guam on October 3rd or 4th to head to Rota and
will likely be in Rota until the 10th of October. Then up to Tinian for
a few days, then onto Saipan. Then back the opposite way to Guam in
November so I can be home for the holidays. Best way to track my position
and where I will be operating from is via:
'Where Am I? | Quests of Discovery'
https://www.questsofdiscovery.com/current-position
-or-
'Discovery15797 (predictwind.com)'
https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Discovery15797
I will also be trying to activate as many parks for Parks on the Air
(POTA) as I can in each location.
I am a 1-man 'holiday style' DXpedition so my operating schedule is
basically 'when I feel like it.' I'll try to work mornings (my time) to
get U.S. stations (evening U.S. time), but usually by 10 am it's pretty
toasty, so my past trips to Guam I've only worked late afternoon/evening.
My rig is an Elecraft Kx3 with a KPXA 100 amp. I will use either a
Buddipole hexbeam or a SteppIr CrankIr vertical antenna. I will work
primarily 20m, 17m, and 15m. My modes will include FT-8/FT-4, CW, and
some phone.
I've worked lots of Japan, and some EU stations, so I'm hoping that
this trip I'll be able make some U.S. QSOs."
QSL via his home callsign or LoTW.
PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (September 12-18th).......
Sep/12th AN Sep/15th HN Sep/17th HN
Sep/13th LN Sep/16th HN Sep/18th AN
Sep/14th LN
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) (September 11th)
QSL-INFO from various sources provided by OPDX
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
3A/IR1DCI via IK1GPG EG9SDC via EA1AUM PV2K via EA5GL & (L)
3B9FR via M0OXO EH1SDC via EA1AUM & (L) PY5ZHP via SP7CVW
3DA0AQ via EA5GL EH2HJ via EA2IR R752MAK/AM via R3PB
4L6DL via LZ1OT EH2SDC via EA1AUM & (L) RA75AA via RG9A
5C40DEM via RW6HS EH3SDC via EA1AUM & (L) SM/OH2NOS/P via OH2NOS
5C40DN via CN8DN EH4SDC via EA1AUM & (L) SN150BRAIL via SP2PBY
5C40GC via CN8GC EH5SDC via EA1AUM & (L) SN6J via SP6FHU
5C40NIL via RW6HS EH6SDC via EA1AUM & (L) SU1SK via N2OO
5P1OT via SP1OT EH7SDC via EA1AUM & (L) SV5/PG5M via PG5M
5P5T via OZ1FDH EH8SDC via EA1AUM & (L) SV8/OZ1IPP/P via OZ1IPP (e)
7Z92ND via HZ1SAR (d) EH9SDC via EA1AUM & (L) SX2IMA via SV2JAO (d/e)
8Z92ND via HZ1SAR (d) F/ON8DX/P via ON8DX SX39J via SV2GWY (O/d/L)
9A/DL2HWI/P via DL2HWI FS4WBS via IZ1MHY TF/K4EU via K4EU
9A/KC1KUG via KC1KUG GB6OUS via M0OXO (O) TF/K5KG via K5KG
9A/OE8DDX via OE8DDX HB0/DL5YL via DL5YL TM0W via F2CT
A35FP via JS0RQV HB0/DL5YM via DL5YM TM1MLB via F4KMI (e)
A62A via EA7FTR HC6CR via EC5R TM2D via F5KHP
AP2HA via JA1WIO HF0BKS via SP3PDO TM43CDXC via F5CWU
AP2TN via RW6HS HF1Z via SP1EG & (L) TM8ADJ via F4KJP
AU75BGG via VU2BGG HS0ZJF via ON4AFU TO7GJ via W7GJ
AU75JRO via VU2JRO (d) HZ92ND via HZ1SAR (d) TT8SN via DL9USA
BW2/JP1RIW via BM2JCC IC8/IK6CAC via IK6CAC (L/e) V26K via AA3B
BX0QSL via BM2JCC II0TOUR via IZ0EIK V26OC via N3OC
DA0T via DL7AT & (L) II5RM via IK5WOB V31XX via K4XS (d)
DL20SOTA/P via DL6GCA IU0FBK/IA5 via IU0FBK VC3Y/VY2 via K8AQM
DM60UEA via DL3BUA LY786QT via LY2QT VE2CSI via M0URX
DR100RY via DF2SD & (L) LZ50YE via LZ1YE VO2VC via VO1CH
DR4A via DJ9KM & (L) OE5D via OE2UKL W0/VK3BDL via VK3BDL
EA/CT7AUS/P via CT7AUS OH/DF9TM via DF9TM XT2AW via DF2WO
EA6/OE2UKL via OE2UKL OH/DL2SWW via DL2SWW Z66BCC via DL2JRM
ED2C via EA2RCF OK/DB7MM/P via DB7MM Z68XX via DL2JRM
EG2SDC via EA1AUM ON1822MILL via ON4RCN ZG2FK via ZB2FK
EG3SQ via EA3RCI OZ/DL3KWF via DL3KWF ZG2GI via ZB2GI
EG6SDC via EA1AUM PI4RCA/P via PA4T ZL7/K5WE via K5WE (O)
EG8SDC via EA1AUM PJ4RF via EA5GL
(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/3D2USU (Updated)
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/5K0C
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/5K0T
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/5K0YD
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/HP1PAR (Updated)
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/SV5/PG5M
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/ZL7/K5WE
JW0X & JW100QO UPLOADED TO LOTW. Per QSL Manager Tim, M0URX, on
September 10th.
QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 5T5PA, CT3IQ, CE3WYZ, CE6TK, CT2FEY, CX1RL,
D44AC, DJ0ABM, DK5WL, DL3RBH, E21EIC, EA1IOK, HC7AE/1, HI8ESF, HK5WML,
HP2DFA, IZ0MIT, JJ7PMS, JR4FYW, JW0X, LU9DMG, LW2EDM, LX1JH, LX1NO,
LY2IJ, MI0JZZ, OD5ZZ, OK6DJ, PT1A, PV200BR, PY1ZV, PY2UGO, SP6M, SV1PAJ,
US2YW, V31DL, V31MA, YD8BUL, YO3FRI, YS1JFE, Z68XX and ZF2OO
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 4U1ITU, 7O/DL7ZM, 7P8AB, K2A, K2B, K2C, K2D,
K2E, K2F, K2G, K2H, K2I, K2J, K2K, K2L, K2M, S01WS and TK5MH
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....
SV5, DODECANESE. Henry, DL2TM, is now active as SV5/DL2TM from Kos Island
(EU-001). Length of stay is unknown. Activity is holiday sytle using a
KX3-QRP-rig an simple balcony-antenna. See QRZ.com for pictures. QSL via
LoTW.
SV5, DODECANESE. Sindre, LA6OP, will be active as SV5/LA6OP from the
Island of Rhodos (EU-001) between September 18th and October 9th. Activity
will be holiday style on HF and VHF, all bands from 40-4 meters (7-70 MHz)
using mostly FT8 and SSB. QSL only via LoTW.
TL, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (Update/Changes). Members of the Italian DX
Team will be active from Central African Republic as TL8AA (CW-SSB-RTTY)
and TL8ZZ (FT8) between November 12-26th. Plans are to have 8 operators
and 4 stations. Operators mentioned are Alfeo/I1HJT, Franco/I1FQH, Tony/
I2PJA, Silvano/I2YSB, Angelo/IK2CKR, Stefano/IK2HKT, Gino/IK2RZP and
Maurizio/IV3ZXQ. The pilot station can be contacted with inquires (English
only) at: idtpilot@gmail.com
Activity will be on 160-6 meters (now including 60m) using the below modes.
Their suggested frequencies are:
TL8AA Callsign
--------------
CW - 1826, 3527, 5360, 7025, 10115, 14030, 18068, 21030, 24890 and
28030 kHz
SSB - 3775, 5360, 7090, 14240, 18130, 21310, 24950, and 28470 kHz
RTTY - 14084 kHz
6m - 50090/CW and 50160/SSB
TL8ZZ Callsign
(Using F/H)
--------------
FT8 - 1845, 3567, 5357, 7056, 10131, 14084, 18095, 21091, 24911 and
28091 kHz
6m - 50303 kHz
Their official Web site is at: http://www.i2ysb.com/idt
Subject to the availability of internet connection, the REAL TIME Log
will be available at: http://win.i2ysb.com/logonline
Official forum at: http://www.hamradioweb.net
QSL via I2YSB direct, OQRS or LoTW. See their Web page for more details.
All donors contributing 50.00 (USDs) or more will automatically receive:
QSL card, credit on LoTW, and DVD of the DXpedition.
TT8, CHAD. Nicolas, F8FQX, is once again active as TT8SN from N'Djamena.
He states on QRZ.com that he is currently only active on 10 and 6 meters
using a 7 element Yagi on 6m and a 4 element Yagi on 10m. Look for him
to add antennas for the other bands later. QSL via DL9USA or LoTW.
TX7, MARQUESAS ISLANDS (Update/French Polynesia - FO). As reported back
in June, Didier, F6BCW, will be active as TX7G from the Atuona, Hiva Oa
Island, Marquesas Islands (OC-027) between October 1-15th. Activity will
be on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and possibly FT8 and RTTY. He suggests
to watch between 0300-0700z and 1500-1700z. He will also be active from
French Polynesia before and after Marquesas as FO/F6BCW between September
26-30th, and October 16-20th. QSL both callsigns via F6BCW, direct, by
the Bureau or ClubLog. NO LoTW.
UF6, EUROPEAN RUSSIA. Vasily, RA1ZZ, is expected to be active as UF6OA
from Tskhinvali, which is the capital of the disputed territory in the
South Caucasus area called "Republic of South Ossetia - the State of
Alania", between September 11-14th. Activity will be on various HF bands
using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via RA1ZZ. For more details, see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Ossetia
V4, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS. Operators Matt/K4KIU and David/HC5DX will be
active as V48DM from the V47JA rental station at Calypso Bay on Saint
Kitts Island (NA-104), between October 25th and November 1st. Activity
will be on 160-6 meters using CW and SSB. A significant amount of their
total operating time will be during the CQWW SSB Contest (October 29-30th)
as a All-Band entry, using a 2-element tribander for 20, 15 and 10 meters,
a vertical for 160-10 meters and beam for 6 meters. They are working out
the details of how QSLs will be managed. More to follow on that when it
is available.
V4, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS (Update/Change). Bob, WX4G, was expected to return
to the V47JA rental station at Calypso Bay on St. Kitts (NA-104) between
September 20-30th, but has canceled this operation. However, he announced
on QRZ.com that his next trip will be between November 21st and December
1st. He states, "I will be taking my K3 and KPA500. The KPA500 has been
repaired at Elecraft so 15 meters is working again. Elecraft indicated
it was a bad relay. The CQWWCW contest is the 26th and 27th, and I may
be mono-band 40 meters depending on what V47T Andy does. As before, feel
free to request sked's...will try to work them in as time permits."
QSL via WX4G, eQSL, ClubLog's OQRS or LoTW.
V5, NAMIBIA. Hanspeter, HB9BFM, will be active as V5/HB9BFM from "Farm
Neuhof" near Gobabis, Namibia, between September 28th and October 11th.
Activity will mainly be digital on the OLIVIA mode. Suggested time are
between 1600-1900z on 14072.5 kHz or 14105.5 to 14108.5 kHz. QSL via
HB9BFM direct.
VP2M, MONTSERRAT. Operators Lee/K7NM (VP2MLB), Glenn/AC7ZN (VP2MZN),
Mike/WA5POK (VP2MOK), YL Cheryl/KM4TYV (VP2MYV), Larry/K5LDA (VP2MDA)
and Cliff/KD6XH (VP2MXH) will be active from the Gingerbread Hill on
Montserrat (NA-103) between October 13-20th. Activity will be on 160-6
meters using CW, SSB and FT8/FT4. QSL via the operator's home callsign.
VP5, TURKS AND CAICOS. Chris, N8CTB, will once again be active as VP5/N8CTB
from Turks and Caicos Islands between September 20-24th. Activity will be
on 40/20/17 meters. QSL via his home callsign.
VP9, BERMUDA. Craig, N8QNT, is expected to be active as N8QNT/VP9 (call-
sign pending) from Bermuda between September 26-28th. Activity will be
holiday style. QSL via N8QNT. No other details available at this time.
ZF, CAYMAN ISLANDS. Mike, VE9AA, will be active as ZF2AA from the Cayman
Islands during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 29-30th) as a Single-Op/
All-Band entry. QSL via VE3IKV direct only. NO Bureau cards. PLEASE NOTE:
The callsign ZF2AA was previously held by W8LUI.
ZL7, CHATHAM ISLAND (Reminder). By the time you readr this, operators
Jeff/K5WE and his son, Scott/KD5GEY will be active as ZL7/K5WE from the
settlement of Kaingaroa on the north coast of Chatham Island (OC-038,
WW Loc. AE16ug) until September 21st. Activity will be on all bands 160-10
meters using the CW, FT8, FT4, SSB and RTTY modes. They have received
permission to operate on 60 meters. Suggested frequencies were listed
in OPDX.1575. Depending upon a reliable internet connection, logs will
be uploaded to ClubLog daily and Clublog Livestream will be active. Logs
will be uploaded to LoTW upon returning home. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS or
K5WE. For more info and updates (possible periodic updates during the
operation go to: https://k5we.com/zl7-k5we
Operators are looking for support for this operation (see Web page).
SUBSCRIBE TO THE OPDX MAILING LIST::
kb8nw@hotmail.com?subject=subscribe
** PLEASE NOTE FOR OUTLOOK USERS: PLEASE put your E-mail address also in the body of the message.
UNSUBSCRIBE TO THE OPDX MAILING LIST:
kb8nw@hotmail.com?subject=unsubscribe
OPDX WORLD-WIDE WEB HOME PAGE (provided by John, K8YSE):
NOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/kb8nw_opdx
ALSO VISIT THE NORTHERN OHIO DX ASSOCIATION'S WEB PAGES AT:
Back to the OPDX Index Back to the NODXA Back to the EIDX Network