OPDX Bulletin 1532 September 20. 2021
OPDX Bulletin 1532 September 20, 2021

The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1532
BID: $OPDX.1532
September 20, 2021
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, K3LR, NG3K & ADXO, W3OA, W3UR & The Daily DX,
W4VQ, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m DX News, DJ8NK, DL1SBF, DL7UXG & The DX News
Letter, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, G7BZD,
I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, OH2BH, Sixitalia Weekly, UT3UY and VA3RJ
& ICPO for the following DX information.

        "Celebrating 30+ years (March 1991) of FREE DX News"
                    "Could this be the final year???"
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DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 12th/September, through Sunday, 19th/September there were
213 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3D2/c, 3DA, 3V,
3W, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5U, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q,
7X, 8P, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A5,
A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C6, CE, CE0Z, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU,
CX, D2, D6, DL, DU, E5/n, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER,
ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FR, FS, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU,
GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J6, J7,
JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KH0, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ,
OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OJ0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PY, PZ,
S0, S5, S7, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TR,
TU, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2E, VP6,
VP8, VP8/h, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XW, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YK, YL, YN, YO, YS,
YU, YV, Z2, 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".

3D2/C, CONWAY REEF (Update). Dom, 3Z9DX (aka-3D2USU), member of the Rebel
DX Group, arrived at Conway Reef at 07:23 am (local time) September 18th,
and he states on FaceBook [edited], "It's too windy (32 knots) to attempt
a landing on the island. Waiting for the wind to cool down." Remember,
activity should last for about 10 days or so. Dom also reported later in
the day: [edited] "Now the activity is in progress. The first QSO in the
log is on Sep. 18th, 0341 UTC. Due to very windy weather currently 20m
and 17m antennas are assembled. Later today I am planning to install
15m, 30m and 40m antennas. Antennas for 80m and other bands tomorrow -
weather permitting. Propagation on 17m better than 20m. Over 2000 QSOs
in the log already. More news to come soon." Remember, his operations
will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and FT8/FT4. However, most of his
activity has been on FT8. Suggested frequencies were listed in last week's
bulletin (OPDX.1531). QSL via ClubLog's OQRS. For updates, watch QRZ.com.

3DA0RU KINGDOM OF ESWATINI DXPEDITION (Update). Two operators have dropped
out of the 3DA0RU team. They are Vladimir/RK8A and Albert/UB9WLJ. No
reason was given, but this now leaves two spots open for operators. Contact
Vasily/RA1ZZ or Vasily/R7AL if interested in joining the 3DA0RU team.
Current list of operators are Nick/R5EC, Vasily/R7AL, Vasily/RA1ZZ,
Leo/RW9JZ, Slav/OK8AU and Wlodek/SP6EQZ. They plan to be active as 3DA0RU
from Eswatini between October 22nd and November 8th. Activity will be on
160-6 meters using CW, SSB and FT8 (F/H). QSL via R7AL or ClubLog's OQRS
(preferable). For more details and updates, see:
                   https://dxpedition.wixsite.com/3da0ru

3Y0J BOUVET ISLAND DXPEDITION NEWS (Update). The following news was posted
on the 3Y0J Web page (https://www.3y0j.no/latest-news) as well as EHAM.net
on September 14th [edited]:
  3Y0J team is full speed ahead with the planning, below is just some
info about what we're doing right now.?
  1. We prepare for the first vessel deposit which is due next month.
  2. The logistic team which Gjermund, LB5GI is leading are working on
     several important topics
       a) Preparing a safe way to land the operators and the equipment
          on Bouvet. A flexible system that allows for various conditions
          will be engineered, constructed and soon tested at a beach in
          Norway with enough swell. We are working on several different
          systems to adapt to the conditions. One system consist of 2
          zodiaks, buoys, anchor, capstan and rope to safely land the
          dinghy with and without personal/equipment.

          Gjermund and Rune, LA7THA, are working with some experienced
          Norwegian professionals within the maritime industry in Norway
          to test this system live.

        b) Prepare a winch system for lifting the equipment up from the
           beach to the cliff at Cape Fie. Again we prepare for a flexible
           system that can adapt to various shapes and height of the cliff,
           we will use both electrical and non-electrical systems, and also
           manual systems. The most bulky item is the diesel generators
           (75 kg). System to be engineered, constructed and tested in
           Norway soon. Effort is being lead by Rune.

        c) A system to assist us in bringing the equipment from the cliff
           up to the camp roughly 200 ft up at 70ft ASL being planned.
           This will help us when bringing 4.5 metric tons of equipment,
           fuel and water up to the camp.

  3. We are currently reviewing the antenna layout once again. InnovAntenna
     being our main sponsor. We're working on a staged approach to allow
     setting up the camp also during very short weather windows with a
     setup that will be expanded with more stations and antennas until we
     reach the full setup. Adrian, KO8SCA, is currently preparing for
     testing the tribander yagi.

  4. Erwann, LB1QI, is leading the ancillaries systems and is working on
     the tent selection. Heated or not heated tents?

  5. We are working on the station setup, but so far we have not selected
     the exact setup - we have several options on the table when it comes
     to radio and amplifiers.

  6. Safety has a high attention in the project, and we will do what we
     can to avoid accidents and injuries. Bill KO7SS is taking the lead
     on Safety. Bill is dedicated to oversee all planning and operations
     wrt (ed. With Respect/Regard To) safety. We will run risk workshops,
     discuss safety, safety procedures, mitigate risk, construct emergency
     shelter, prepare evacuation plan of personal, evacuation of injured
     operator from camp to vessel etc...

    In a while we will start with zoom meetings - there you can follow
    our journey to Bouvet. You can get the latest news, discuss with us
    topics, get feedback, interact with operators, Q&A and more.

    Check out our website for this feature - you can buy access for
    unlimited access to the meetings - and at the same time help us
    in fundraising. https://www.3y0j.no/funding
    ------------------------------------------------------------

3Y0J BOUVET ISLAND DXPEDITION NEWS (Update). The ARRL Web page reports
that the ARRL has awarded a Colvin Grant of 5,000 USDs to Amateur Radio
DXpeditions (ARD), the Norwegian non-profit organization that is sponsoring
the 3Y0J DXpedition to Bouvet Island next fall. Read the complete press
release at:
http://www.arrl.org/news/view/arrl-awards-colvin-grant-to-latest-bouvet-island-dxpedition

5H, TANZANIA (Reminder). Maurizio, IK2GZU, will once again returned to
"Mission Ilembula" to do some volunteer work at the Ikelu hospital and
orphanage between September 25th and November 20th. He plans to be active
during his spare time as 5H3MB on various HF bands using CW, SSB, RTTY
and FT8. Maurizio will use his FT-891 and dipoles GP for 10 MHz. QSL via
IK2GZU, direct, by the Bureau and ClubLog. Also, QSL via LoTW (after his
return home) and eQSL. For more details, updates and an online log, visit
his Web pages at:    http://www.buffoli-pm.it/5h/Tanzania%202011.htm
                     http://www.buffoli-pm.it/5h/qsl%20request.htm

8Q, MALDIVES (Reminder). Nobby, G0VJG, will once again be active as 8Q7CQ
between September 28th and October 13th. This will be his third trip there,
but this time he will be active from the Island of Innahura (AS-013).
Activity will be on 80-10 meters (this now includes 60m) using SSB and
the Digital modes. His equipment will be a FT-450D or FT857 with a JUMA
1000 watt amp into HF6V Butternut vertical for the HF bands and a link
dipole. QSL via M0OXO's OQRS or direct.

8Q, MALDIVES. Remo, HB9SHD, will once again be active as 8Q7RM from
Kandolhu Island (AS-013) between November 1-30th. Activity will be holiday
style on various HF bands (40-6m, possibly 80m) using mainly FT8, but if
propagation allows, SSB and slow CW as well. Remo plans to be active every-
day for several hours, however, he will go for diving and relaxing as well,
so no hardcore DXpedition. QSL via HB9SHD, direct, by the Bureau, ClubLog
and LoTW.

9K91, KUWAIT (Special Event). To celebrate Saudi Arabia's 91st National
Day (September 23rd), members of the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society (9K2RA)
are activating the special event station 9K91KSA until September 25th.
QSL via 9K2RA.

A60, KUWAIT (Special Event). To celebrate Saudi Arabia's 91st National
Day (September 23rd), members of the Emirates Amateur Radio Society
are activating the special event station A60ARS until September 23rd.
QSL via EA7FTR. JUST A REMINDER: Special event stations 7Z91ND, 8Z91ND
and HZ91ND are also active during this event (see OPDX.1530).

A91, BAHRAIN (Special Event). To celebrate Saudi Arabia's 91st National
Day (September 23rd), members of the Bahrain Amateur Radio Society are
activating the special event station A91ARS until September 23rd. QSL
via EC6DX.

C9, MOZAMBIQUE. Looks like YL Elvira, IV3FSG, is on the move again. She
will be active as C92R from Mozambique sometime in October. Usually, her
activity will be limited to her spare time on 80-10 meters using SSB,
RTTY and PSK31. She will probably be there working on a project for the
Informatici Senza Frontiere ONLUS. She will be looking for some financial
support. QSL via IK2DUW, direct, by the Bureau or ClubLog.

CR3/CT9, MADEIRA ISLANDS. Operators Jak/DF8XC, Jan/DJ8NK, Heye/DJ9RR,
Dieter/DK4QT, Guenter/DL2AWG, Thomas/DL6TK and Ronny/DM2RM will be active
as CR3W from Santana, Madeira Island (AF-014, Zone 33) during the CQWW
DX RTTY Contest (September 25-26th) as a Multi-Multi entry. QSL CR3W via
DL5AXX, OQRS (see QRZ.com) or LoTW. Look for operators to be usually
active outside of the contest as CT9/homecall on 160-10 meters using
CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via their home callsigns.

CT9, MADEIRA ISLAND. By the time you read this, Marc, DL1BU, should be
active as CT9/DL1BU from Madeira Island (AF-014, WW Loc. IM12lq) through
the end of September. Activity will be on various HF bands, running QRP
using SSB and FT8. Equipment is a Yaesu FT-817 (5W only) with Antenna-
Tuner LDG Z-817 into a HF-P1 (portable antenna). QSL via DL1BU by the
Bureau.

D2, ANGOLA. Mikalai, UT6UY, is now active as D2UY from Cabinda, Angola,
for several months. Activity is limited between 1600-2300z on 20/15/10
meters using CW only because of very strong local QRM on low bands. He
using a Yaesu FTDX-10 into a vertical antenna. QSL route is TBA later.

D6, COMOROS (Reminder). By the time you read this, operators Janusz/SP9FIH
and Leszek/SP6CIK will be active as D60AC and D60AD, respectively, from
Moroni, Comoros (AF-007), between September 18th and October 2nd. It took
3 months to get their licenses. Activity will be on 80/40/20/17/15/12/10
meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8. They will use 50 watts on 80m; 500
watts on rest of the bands. Antennas are inverted L, verticals and VDA.
QSL via their home callsigns or via ClubLog (preferred). For more details
and updates, see:             http://d6.dxpeditions.org/

DXENGINEERING YOUTUBE PRESENTATION. Tim Duffy, K3LR, from DXEngineering,
interviews John, K1AR, Director of the CQ WorldWide Contests. The video
is just under 38 minutes, and is about the workings of the CQ WorldWide
Contests which can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GICdPFrdYI

INDEXA NEWS (Election Results for 2022 Fiscal Year). The results of the
election are as follows [edited]:
  Three Year Directors:
    * Lou Dietrich, N2TU, was elected to serve during the 2022, 2023,
      and 2024 fiscal years.
    * Bob Allphin, K4UEE, and Ralph Fedor, K0IR, were each previously
      elected to serve during the 2021, 2022 and 2023 fiscal years.
  Two Year Directors:
    * Franz Langner, DJ9ZB, Gary Dixon, K4MQG, Otis Vicens, NP4G, and
      Dick Williams, W3OA, were each elected to serve during the 2022
      and 2023 fiscal years.
  One Year Directors:
    * Adrian Ciuperca, KO8SCA, Steve Molo, KI4KWR, and Steve Sullivan,
      KZ2I, were each elected to serve during the 2022 fiscal year.

  President:
    * Bob Schenck, N2OO, was elected to serve during the 2022 and 2023
      fiscal years.
  Vice President:
    * Jerry Rosalius, WB9Z, was elected to serve during the 2022 and
      2023 fiscal years.
  Secretary-Treasurer:
    * Hal Turley, W8HC, was elected to serve during the 2022 and 2023
      fiscal years.

    The Directors have now voted for the Fiscal Year 2022 Chairman and
  elected Lou Dietrich, N2TU to serve as Chairman.

    Thanks for your continuing support of INDEXA and our purpose of
  working DX and making DX happen! INDEXA is always poised to support
  many of the "Most Wanted" DXpeditions.

  73 and Good DX!
  Dick Williams, W3OA, Secretary-Treasurer
  International DX Association (INDEXA)
  398 Lakeview Shores Loop
  Mooresville, NC  28117 USA
  indexa@roadrunner.com
       -------------------------------------------------------

IOTA NEWS. The following are IOTA operations that were active this past
week between September 13-18th (as per the DXCluster):

    IOTA     Callsign     Island/GROUP            Bands/Modes
   ------    ----------   -------------           ------------
   AF-004    EA8AIN       CANARY                  20m; FT4
   AF-004    EA8CH        CANARY                  20m; SSB
   AF-004    EA8CVZ       CANARY                  15m; SSB
   AF-007    D60AC        COMORO                  20/15m; SSB
   AF-007    D60AD        COMORO                  17m; CW
   AF-014    CT3IQ        MADEIRA                 17m; SSB
   AF-014    CT3MD        MADEIRA                 20m; CW
   AF-018    IH9YMC       Pantelleria             15m; FT8
   AF-022    ZD7FT        ST HELENA               17m; SSB
   AF-024    S79KW/M      INNER                   20m; SSB
   AN-015    8J1RL        QUEEN MAUD LAND         15m; FT8
   AS-003    4S6NCH       SRI LANKA               17m; FT8
   AS-004    5B4ALJ       CYPRUS                  20m; SSB
   AS-004    5B4AMR       CYPRUS                  20m; SSB
   AS-007    JA2TQZ       HONSHU                  17m; SSB
   AS-007    JH7MQD       HONSHU                  40m; SSB
   AS-007    JK1BQS       HONSHU                  40m; SSB
   AS-047    JS6TWW       DAITO                   17m; FT8
   AS-077    JR6IKD       KYUSHU                  17m; FT8
   AS-161    VU3TPW       KERALA STATE            20m; SSB
   EU-001    SV5/HB9OAU   DODECANESE              40m; SSB
   EU-002    OH0V         ALAND                   15m; CW
   EU-005    G1HYD        GREAT BRITAIN           20m; SSB
   EU-005    G1OCN        GREAT BRITAIN           40m; FT4
   EU-005    G3SEM        GREAT BRITAIN           30m; FT8
   EU-005    G6FOV        GREAT BRITAIN           30m; FT8
   EU-005    GB75ISWL     GREAT BRITAIN           40m; FT8
   EU-009    GM8OFQ       ORKNEY                  40/17m; SSB
   EU-010    MM0BFF       OUTER  HEBRIDES         17m; FT4
   EU-014    TK4QL        CORSICA                 20m; SSB
   EU-018    OY1CT        FAROE                   20m; CW
   EU-021    TF2MSN       ICELAND                 20m; SSB
   EU-021    TF3F         ICELAND                 20m; SSB
   EU-021    TF5B         ICELAND                 17m; FT8
   EU-025    IT9/OK7JR/P  SICILY                  20m; SSB
   EU-028    IA5D         Elba                    40/30m; CW/SSB
   EU-031    IC8TEM       CAMPANIA  REGION        30m; FT8
   EU-033    LA9PJA/P VESTERALEN/TROMS COUNTY SOUTH 30/20m; CW
   EU-037    SD7M         KALMAR  COUNTY          40m; SSB
   EU-037    SD7W         KALMAR  COUNTY          40m; CW
   EU-042    DJ4EL/P      Hallig Hooge            40m; SSB
   EU-047    DJ4TO/P      JUIST                   40m; CW
   EU-049    SV8/PD0ARI   NORTH  AEGEAN           20m; SSB
   EU-114    GU0SUP       GUERNSEY                30m; FT8
   EU-115    EI4GEB       IRELAND                 20m; SSB
   EU-121    EJ8JB        Bere                    40/20m; SSB/PSK31
   EU-133    RA1ANM/M     GULF OF FINLAND SOUTH   20m;
   EU-136    9A/DO3MHA    Krk                     40m; SSB
   EU-171    5Q7DX        JYLLAND NORTH           40/30/20/17m; CW/SSB
   EU-171    OV2T         JYLLAND NORTH           40m; SSB
   NA-015    CO2RQ        CUBA                    10m; FT8
   NA-015    CO6XX        CUBA                    10m; FT8
   NA-016    ZF1EJ        CAYMAN                  20m; FT4
   NA-021    8P6ET        BARBADOS                30/17m; FT8
   NA-022    VP2EIH       ANGUILLA                17m; SSB
   NA-027    VO1CH        NEWFOUNDLAND            15m; FT8
   NA-029    VY2WW        PRINCE EDWARD           40m; SSB
   NA-052    N1UL/2      FLORIDA STATE SOUTH WEST 17m; FT8
   NA-059    NL8F         FOX                     60m;
   NA-097    6Y5EH        JAMAICA                 20m; SSB
   NA-099    KP4PUA       PUERTO RICO             20m; SSB
   NA-099    KP4ZZ        PUERTO RICO             15m; FT8
   NA-099    NP3IR        PUERTO RICO             17m; FT8
   NA-108    J69DS        ST VINCENT              40/17m; FT8
   NA-110    K2HRT        SOUTH CAROLINA STATE    20m; FT8
   OC-001    VK2IO/P      Australia               20m; CW
   OC-001    VK3DXJ       Australia               20m; SSB
   OC-001    VK4ZD        Australia               15m; FT8
   OC-001    VK6XI        Australia               12m; FT8
   OC-016    3D2AG      VITI LEVU AND VANUA LEVU  40/12m; CW
   OC-019    KH6LEO       HAWAIIAN                17m; FT8
   OC-021    YB0IBM       JAVA                    20m; SSB
   OC-021    YB0JVZ       JAVA                    20m; SSB
   OC-021    YB0KXO       JAVA                    20m; FT8
   OC-021    YB0NSI       JAVA                    20m; SSB
   OC-021    YB0OCI       JAVA                    20m; SSB
   OC-021    YB1RKT       JAVA                    20m; SSB
   OC-021    YB3DY        JAVA                    20m; SSB
   OC-021    YC1DIU       JAVA                    20m; SSB
   OC-022    YC9BHJ       JAVA                    20m; SSB
   OC-034    YB9UA        NEW GUINEA              15m; FT8
   OC-035    YJ8RN        NEW  HEBRIDES           30m; FT8
   OC-036    ZL25NZ       NORTH                   15m; FT8
   OC-097    5W1SA        SAMOA                   15m; CW
   OC-143    YB4FIK       SUMATRA                 20m; SSB
   OC-161    YB6RMT       NIAS AND BATU           20m; FT8
   OC-209    YB8UTI       TALAUD                  15m; FT8
   SA-005    CB0ZZ        Robinson Crusoe         40/20/15m; SSB
   SA-006    PJ4EL        BONAIRE                 17m; FT8
   SA-006    PJ4EVA       BONAIRE                 20m; FT4
   SA-011    9Z4AH        TRINIDAD                20m; SSB
   SA-026    PP5HR    SANTA CATARINA STATE CENTRE 10m; FT8
   SA-046    ZW7I         ITAMARACÁ               40/20/15m; FT8
 
  ** Thanks to the individuals who put the island/group and mode
     on their QSNs on their PacketCluster reports. The format we
     suggest is "Mode/IOTA#/Island or Group" (ex. FT8/OC-146/Celebes).

  AF-018.  Michal, OK1M (OK1WMR), will be active as IH9/OK1M from Pan-
           telleria Island during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 30-31st)
           as a Single-Op/Single-Band (80m)/Assisted/Low-Power entry.
           QSL via OK1M. PLEASE NOTE: This one counts as a separate
           multiplier, Italian Africa.

  AF-018.  Operator Raffaele, IH9YMC, will be active from Pantelleria
           Island (IIA TP-001, MIA MI-124, WW Loc. JM56XT), African Italy,
           during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 30-31st) as a Single-
           Op/Single-Band (??m) entry. QSL via LoTW.

  AF-032.  (Reminder) Gabor "Gab", HA3JB, is now active as 5H1IP from
           Unguja Island, Zanzibar, until September 29th. Activity is
           will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8. He also
           plans to participate in the CQWW DX RTTY Contest (September
           26-27th). QSL via HA3JB or ClubLog's OQRS. For possibly more
           details and updates, see:     http://ha3jb.com/index.html

  EU-120.  Operators Phil/G7BZD and Clint/M0OPV are permanent stations
           on Isle of Wight, just off the south coast of the UK.
            * Clint, M0OPV - Is active on 40-10 meters, mainly on 40/20m
              using SSB.
            * Phil, G7BZD, - Is active 40-6 meters, mainly on 20m and up
              using SSB. QSL via eQSL, ClubLog, LoTW or etc. NO PAPER QSLs.

  EU-124.  (Reminder) Paul, G4PVM, will be active as GW4PVM from Holy
           Island (WW Loc. IO73QH, WAB SH28), Wales, between September
           26th and October 1st. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10
           meters using CW and SSB, with 100 watts into a vertical antenna.
           QSL via LoTW, eQSL and ClubLog for IOTA. NO QSL cards.

  SA-029.  Fabio, PY2RMZ, who was expected to be active as PX1AI from
           Algodao Island between October 30th and November 2nd, has
           canceled his operation. Reason was not given.

  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......

J5T & J5HKT DXPEDITION TO GUINEA BISSAU NEWS (Update). Members of the
Italian DX Team continue to prepare for their DXpedition to Bubaque
Island (AF-020), Guinea Bissau, as J5T (CW-SSB-RTTY) and J5HKT (FT8)
between October 9-22nd. The team posted the following this week: "The
departure date is approaching; yesterday, Sept. 16th, we paid for the
plane tickets. Today, Sept. 17th, we received the passports with the
visas. Next October 6th the whole team will do the molecular swab for
Covid-19. We roughly think we will land on the island on October 9th
in the morning and the first station will be 'on-air' in the early after-
noon of the same day. Thanks to the Sponsors for their appreciated help!"
Remember, activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8.
They will have 6 operators and 4 stations active. QSL via I2YSB direct,
OQRS or LoTW. For more info, see OPDX.1520. Their official Web site is
at:                         http://www.i2ysb.com/idt
Real-time online logs during the DXpedition on: http://win.i2ysb.com/logonline/

LY785, LITHUANIA (Special Event/Update). Last week we mentioned that
Valerijus, LY2QT, would be active with the special event callsign LY785QT
(QSL via LY2QT) from Siauliai during the month of September. Activity is
to celebrate 785th anniversary of the City of Siaulai. A few more callsigns
have been announced so look for: LY785A (QSL via LY5A) and LY785SUN (QSL
via LoTW, eQSL and ClubLog). Stations will be active until September 30th.
Also, a special "SIAULIAI-785" award is available. Details are available
on QRZ.com.

MJ5, JERSEY. Three A's Contest Group (G0AAA) member Bob, GU4YOX, will be
active as MJ5A during the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 27-28th) as a
Single-Op/Single-Band (40m)/High-Power entry. This will be the first
time that the MJ5A "Three A's Contest Group" callsign will be used in
the CQWW DX CW Contest. QSL MJ5A via G3TXF, ClubLog or LoTW.

NCDXF NEWSLETTER. The Northern California DX Foundation (NCDXF) "2021
Fall" newsletter (10 pages) is now available online at:
           http://www.ncdxf.org/newsletters/2021-AUTUMN.pdf
To read past issues, go to: http://www.ncdxf.org/pages/newsletter.html

OH, FINLAND (Hams Celebrating 100 Years). Martti, OH2BH, sent out the
following press release on September 15th [edited]: Today national flags
are flying high in the backyards of Finnish radio amateurs countrywide.
  This year, the Finnish Amateur Radio League (SRAL) celebrates the 100th
anniversary of its founding. The birthday is set at 15th September 1921
which marks the day when the constitutive meeting was held.
  On the occasion, the President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö
has congratulated all Finnish radio amateurs for their role e.g. in de-
veloping communications and radio technology.
https://www.sral.fi/en/2021/09/15/message-from-the-president-of-the-republic-of-finland/
  From today till 23rd December (for 100 days) all OH and OH0 stations
may use the "OF" prefix to honor the centennial of their society.
  This is good news for those who want to greet their friends or work
toward their "SRA-100 Northern Lights" award presented here:
                         https://www.qrz.com/db/OH2A
  Scandinavian Activity Contest this weekend (September 18-19th) is a
good window to catch them all at once:  https://www.sactest.net/blog/rules/
  Finns are also known to leave their igloos for the Southern lands:
  Look for Olli, OH0XX, as OF60BBM/EA8 from Canary Islands, Martti, OH2BH,
remotely as CU2KG from Azores and Erik, OH2LAK, as OH2LAK/HH from Haiti.
        -----------------------------------------------------

OJ0, MARKET REEF. Rudi, DK7PE, was active this past weekend as OJ0/DK7PE
from Market Reef (EU-053) for a short operation. His length of stay is
not known, and he may be QRT as you read this. Activity will be on various
HF bands, running 5 watts QRP into a Jumper Dipole used as a vertical
antenna. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. For updates,
watch:                      https://www.rooody.de/

OPDX MAILING LIST (Just A Reminder). Details on how to subscribe and
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PLEASE NOTE: OUTLOOK users PLEASE read below.

PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (September 20-26th).......
  Sep/20th HN      Sep/23rd LN     Sep/25th LN
  Sep/21st BN      Sep/24th BN     Sep/26th LN
  Sep/22nd 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

    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
     * A daily HF radio wave propagation forecast can be found at:
             https://www.facebook.com/thomasfranklingiellaw4hm
     * 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
     * Monthly propagation charts between four USA regions and twelve
       overseas locations are at:   http://arrl.org/propagation
     * Information and tutorials on propagation are at: http://k9la.us
     * Graphic propagation tool by DR2W: http://www.dr2w.de/dx-propagation
     * Point to point propagation at: http://www.predtest.uk/p2p.html
     * Real-time propagation at: http://www.predtest.uk
     * Also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@GiellaW4hm

QSL INFO AND NEWS...................
    QSL-INFO from DB0SDX by Lothar, DL1SBF (www.qslinfo.eu) (September 19th)
    QSL-INFO from various sources provided by OPDX
  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
  4L1AN via N4GNR          DN5PP via DK2KK (d)       LW6HAR via EA5GL (d)
  4O4T via YU1FW           EH1SDC via EA1AUM         MC7DX via (L)
  4U1WB via KK4WD          EM30RUARL via UX7UU       OE3K via OE1DIA
  5Q7DX via PA7JWC & (L)   EM30ZUARL via UX7UU       OF5LF via OH5LF
  5UAIHM via F4IHM         EM60KTS via IK2DUW        OF5ZZ via OH5ZZ
  5Z4PA via M0URX          EX2V via RW6HS            OF8UV/P via OH8UV
  6D16S via XE1GNU         F/ON4CN via ON4CN         OV2T via PA0ABM & (L)
  7X3WPL via 7X3DL         HB0/DL5YL via DL5YL     OX3XR via PA3249 & (d/L/e)
  9A/DJ5AA/P via DJ5AA     HB0/DL5YM via DL5YM       P33W via UA3DX & (L)
  9A/OE3WYC via OE3WYC     HB0/HB9LCW via HB9LCW     SO9I via SQ9ORQ
  9G2DX via EA5GL (L/e)    HF100LEM via SP9PKZ     SP0DXC via SP7DQR & (L/O/N)
  9K91KSA via 9K2RA        HF1921AXO via SP5AXL      SP100LEM via SP3POB
  9X2AW via M0OXO          HP200I via HP1DAV         SP60VHSC via SP3LPR
  AM1SAT via AM1SAT (L/e)  HQ200I via HR2RCH         SV8/PD0ARI via PD0ARI
  AM500EMV via EA7URF      IA5/DL1CW via DL1CW       SV9/OH1LA via OH1LA
  AO1IBR via EA4URE        IA5D via IU3EDK           TA2/HB9GNP via HB9GNP
  AP2HA via JA1WIO         IB1DCI via IK1GPG         W8/9K2JJ via EA5GL
  AP2SD via EA5ZD          II0LXXV via IQ0RM         XM3T via VE3DZ
  CO8RCP via EA7FTR        II2GP/IT9 via II2GP       XW0LP via EA5GL
  CR6K via CT1ILT          II2S via IZ2FOS & (L)     YS200I via EA5GL
  CT7/F4AZF via F4AZF      II5IAFZ via IQ5AE         Z68XX via DL2JRM
  CX2DK via EA5GL          II7MMI via IZ7AUH         ZC4GR via EB7DX
  DG60RIPS via DJ6SI       IQ9SZ via HE9ERA          ZT1T via ZS1AFS
  DL/ON4UP/P via ON4UP (L) IT9/OK7JR/P via OK7JR
  DL24EURO via DH3ZK       JY5MM via IK2DUW

  (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
  (P) Please send no QSL
  (**) QSL automatically via Bureau - do not send QSLs
  (***) Certificate Download Only

  LOGS ONLINE AT CLUBLOG.ORG THIS WEEK......
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/5H1IP
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/9G5FI      (Updated)
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/D60AC
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/D60AD
  https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/S79/DH5FS

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 3D2AG, 3F200AT, 5Z4VJ, 9A2JY, 9Y59IND, A35JP
  (OC-049), BA5CJ, BG7PHA, C37AC, C37NL, DK6AJ, E77DX, EA8AM, EX0QR,
  FM5BH, G7KFQ, GW1JFV, HB0/HB9LCW, IZ1EPM, JA0ELW, JA7YRR, JH6RKI,
  JI1BDQ, JT1BV, JW/LB5SH, LU7DV, OH3JR, OK1DQT, PU5SVE, RA4LGM, RI0FF
  (AS-025), S01WS, S5/M0MPM, S57RR, SX200BOH, TA7O, UT2QQ, VE2CSI, VK2BY,
  VK3HJ, VR2VGM, VR2VLY, XE1DZ, XQ1KZ, YD0BCG, YD9WTS, ZB2GI and ZL1AZ

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 6F3A (NA-153), A25RU, A71CT, C92RU, EI4DQ,
  EI4KF, HL2DBP, JH1HDT, OJ0C and XE1SPM

  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....

S7, SEYCHELLES. Fred, DH5FS, is now active as S79/DH5FS from La Digue
and Praslin Islands (AF-024). Length of stay is not known. Activity is
holiday style (during his free time) on 40/30/20/17 meters using mostly
CW and FT8/FT4. QSL via DH5FS, direct, by the Bureau or ClubLog's OQRS.
There is a real-time log at:  https://clublog.org/livestream/S79/DH5FS

W8S SWAINS ISLAND DXPEDITION NEWS (Dutch Team Members). The following
was posted on the W8S Swains Island Web page [edited]: "September 18th
the Dutch team members met during the annual HF/DX meeting organized by
the Dutch Radio Amateur Society VERON. Ronald, PA3EWP, gave a presentation
on the planning phase and the reason to postpone up to where we are now.
  Of course, like our U.S. members did before, we had to take a picture
of the Dutch team members. L to R: Alex/PA1AW (webmaster/pilot), Marcel/
PA9M, Gerben/PG5M, Martin/PA4WM and Ronald/PA3EWP."
  See the picture at: https://swains2020.lldxt.eu/2021/09/19/team/

ZA, ALBANIA. Zsolt, HA8PX, will be active as ZA/HA8PX from Qerret, Albania,
between September 20-26th. Also, Zsolt may try to activate the rare Sazan
Island (EU-169) which is a military base where you need special permission
to be there. QSL via HA8PX direct.

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