The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1545
BID: $OPDX.1545
December 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, W3UR & The Daily DX, K4BAI,
W4VQ, K5PI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m DX News, N9EN, K0XM, DL1SBF, DL7UXG &
The DX News Letter, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles
DX, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, S53MM, Sixitalia Weekly, VA3QSL 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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*** SPECIAL NOTE FROM EDITOR (Tedd, KB8NW): My family (wife/OPDX's chief
proof-reader Linda, son Teddy [TJ] and his wife Jessi, daughter Katie
and her husband Kevin and son Lliam and daughter Lilly Grace), and
I (KB8NW) would like to wish all DXers, Contesters and OPDX readers
a very "Happy Holiday, Merry Christmas, Season's Greetings and Happy
New Year". Thanks to the many individuals who have provided DX infor-
mation over the past year. Without you there would not be an OPDX
Bulletin. Also, thanks to the many individuals who sent holiday
wishes to my family and me......
73 and Have a Great Holiday de Tedd KB8NW
P.S. Generally, this is the time of the year (Christmas/New Year
holiday season) where the DX information reaches a low. So over the
next two weeks there "may" not be a bulletin (especially on December
27th) or possibly a small content bulletin. During this time, I plan
to spend my time with my daughter's family. However, I will send out
any special announcements/bulletins. PLEASE keep sending your DX
information to me.
You never know what I may do....
Thanks and 73 de Tedd KB8NW
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Saturday, 11th/December, through Saturday, 18th/December there
were 206 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA,
3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4U1U, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5W, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7X, 8P,
8Q, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9V, 9Y, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV,
BY, C3, C6, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D4, D6, DL, DU, E5/s,
E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, EU, EX, EY, F, FG, FJ, FK,
FM, FO, FR, FS, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI,
HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J3, 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, OK, OM,
ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PJ7, PY, PZ, S0, S2, S5, S7, SM, SP,
ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T7, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TR, TT, TU, TZ, UA, UA2,
UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2E, VP2M, VP8, VP9, VR,
VU, XE, XT, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, Z6, ZA,
ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZF, ZL, ZP, ZS
* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations or
more likely a "BUSTED CALLSIGN". As always, you never know - "Work
First Worry Later".
4U, AUSTRIA (Special Event POSTPONED!). Members of the International
Amateur Radio Contest DX Club (ARCDXC) [4U1A; https://4u1a.club/] have
announced the following on December 13th [edited]: 4U1XMAS SC activity
Postponed to Dec. 2022 -- Due to the difficult situation with the COVID
pandemic, the Santa Claus HF activity from 4U1A is postponed to the next
2022 year (December month). Thank you for your understanding and sorry
for the inconvenience.... 73 de 4U1A team.
Also see FaceBook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/310225763348080
7P, LESOTHO (Reminder/Update). Chris, ZS1CDG, will once again be active
as 7P8GOZ from Berea, Lesotho, between December 21-26th. Activity will
be holiday style on 40/20/15/10 meters using FT8 and a long wire. QSL
via his home callsign, ClubLog or LoTW.
8Q, MALDIVES (Update). Tom, OE1TRI, will be active as 8Q7TR from South
Ari Atoll (WW Loc. MJ63ko) between December 28th and January 3rd, 2022.
Activity will be on 80/40/20/15/10 meters using SSB and FT8, using 20
watts. He states that this is neither a DXpedition nor IOTA - just having
some fun during my holidays :-). My mobile equipment: Xiegu G90 +
Chameleon EMCOMM II for HF and an Anytone AT-D578UV for UHF/VHF." QSL
via OE1TRI (Bureau). NO ClubLog or LoTW.
A43, OMAN (Special Evet). Members of the Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society
(ROARS; A47RS) are now active with the special event callsign A43QAT until
December 22nd. Activity is to celebrate their neighboring country Qatar's
"National Day". Listen for QSL route.
CTU 2022 (DayXenia HamVention). Tim Duffy, K3LR, reports [edited]: Contest
University registration is now OPEN and ready for May 19, 2022, at the
Hope Hotel in Dayton, Ohio.
For 15 years - Contest University has had over 15,000 hams participate
worldwide. We are very excited to be back in person in Dayton, Ohio - the
day before HamVention.
For more information and to sign up please go to:
https://www.contestuniversity.com/
73 and Merry Christmas, Tim K3LR
FO/A, AUSTRAL ISLANDS (Update to OPDX.1543/1544). Jacek, SP5EAQ, will be
active as FO/SP5EAQ from Rimatara Island (OC-050, WW Loc. BG37oi) between
March 2-30th, 2022 (if the pandemic permits). This will be a SSB only
operation on 80-10 meters as well as the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March
26-27th) signing with the special callsign TX5AQ. QSL via SP7DQR, direct,
by the Bureau, LoTW or the SP7DQR OQRS (http://sp7dqr.pl/en/oqrs.php/).
A Web page is now up and running at: http://australs.sp7dqr.pl/index.html
FS, ST. MARTIN. Jeff, VA3QSL, will be active as FS/VA3QSL from the French
side of St. Martin, (NA-105, WLOTA 0711) between February 6-22nd, 2022.
Activity will be 'holiday style' on CW, SSB and the Digital modes on 40-6
meters using 100 watts and a Buddipole antenna. QSL via his home callsign,
by the Bureau, direct (for USA/CAN 2 USDs, for DX 2 Euros or 1 IRC), or
LOTW after his return home February 22nd.
GB1/GB2/GB5/GB9, ENGLAND (Special Event). Members of the Welland Valley
Amateur Radio Society are using the following special callsigns to celebrate
Christmas in Market Harborough and saying farewell to 2021 through December
31st. Look for the following:
GB1XMS -- From the shack of G1IVG; only 30 meters CW (10.140 MHz);
See QRZ.com for QSL info.
GB2XMS -- From the shack of G4ISN; mainly SSB and FT8 modes; QSL via eQSL.
GB5XMS -- From the shack of G4XEX; mainly Data, CW, SSB; QSL via the
Bureau to G4XEX, eOSL or LoTW.
GB9XMS -- From the shack of G0SFJ; mainly FT8; QSL via eQSL.
HA21, HUNGARY (Special Event). Attila, HA2NA, will be active as HA21XMAS
from Esztergom until December 26th, to commemorate the Christmas holiday.
For working two QSOs made on different modes, you will be able to download
a commemoration card at: http://qrz.com/db/ha21xmas
QSL via eQSL and LoTW.
IOTA NEWS. The following are IOTA operations that were active this past
week between December 13-18th (as per the DXCluster):
IOTA Callsign Island/GROUP Bands/Modes
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AF-004 EA8DAO CANARY 20/17m; SSB
AF-004 EA8JK CANARY 17m; SSB
AF-004 EA8NF CANARY 15m; SSB
AF-004 EA8OB CANARY 20m; SSB
AF-004 EA8RS CANARY 17m; FT8
AF-005 D44PM Sao Tiago 15m; SSB
AF-014 CT3IQ MADEIRA 17m; SSB
AF-014 CQ3J MADEIRA 15m; FT8
AF-016 FR5DZ REUNION 20m; FT8
AF-018 IH9YMC PANTELLERIA 160m;
AF-022 ZD7FT ST HELENA 17m; SSB
AF-049 3B8CW MAURITIUS 10m; FT8
AS-003 4S7AB SRI LANKA 15m; FT8
AS-004 5B4VL Cyprus 20/17/15/10m; SSB
AS-004 5B4AIX Cyprus 17m; SSB
AS-004 P3AA Cyprus 160m;
AS-007 JH2UVL HONSHU 40m; FT8
AS-007 JH4IFF HONSHU 20m; FT4
AS-007 JH7MQD HONSHU 40m; SSB
AS-007 JI1ICF HONSHU 20m; SSB
AS-007 JJ0PKS HONSHU 20m; CW
AS-007 JK1BQS HONSHU 40m; SSB
AS-017 JR6SPH OKINAWA 17m; FT8
AS-018 RA0FF SAKHALIN 40m; FT8
AS-018 UA0FO SAKHALIN 40m; FT8
AS-019 9V1ZV SINGAPORE 40/30m; FT8
AS-020 BV4WU TAIWAN 15m; FT8
AS-076 JA5CJZ SHIKOKU 40m; SSB
AS-088 A721FAC QATAR 20m; SSB
AS-125 E20AX/P Chang 30/20/17/15m; CW/SSB/FT8
AS-140 S21DX Char Kukri-Mukri 20m; SSB/FT8
EU-003 CU2CO EASTERN 40m; SSB
EU-004 EA6KB BALEARIC 60m;
EU-005 2E0HPI/2ZE/P GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 G2NV/M GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-005 G4DIY GREAT BRITAIN 15m; CW
EU-005 G6UT GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 GX3ABG GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 M0RBG/P GREAT BRITAIN 40m;
EU-014 TK4QP CORSICA 20m; FT8
EU-015 SV9RKU Crete 17m; SSB
EU-020 SM1ALH GOTLAND COUNTY 17m; SSB
EU-021 TF3IG ICELAND 20m; FT4
EU-023 9H1TT/QRP MALTA 40m; CW
EU-025 IT9RZR SICILY 17m; CW
EU-029 OV1CDX SJAELLAND 80m; CW
EU-030 OZ1NKS/P BORNHOLM 40m; SSB
EU-031 IC8HRG CAMPANIA REGION 20m; SSB
EU-060 SV1QEW STEREA ELLAS REGION 15m; FT8
EU-114 GU0BEZ GUERNSEY 30m; FT8
EU-115 EI6YXQ IRELAND 17m; CW
EU-115 GI0LDI IRELAND 20m; SSB
EU-117 R1BET GULF OF FINLAND NORTH 40m; CW
EU-131 IK3PQH/P VENETO REGION 40/20m; SSB
EU-146 PD4JSE ZUID HOLLAND/ZEELAND PROVINCE 40m;
NA-015 CO2YQ CUBA 15m; FT8
NA-015 CO7MTL CUBA 40m; FT8
NA-027 VD1M NEWFOUNDLAND 17m; SSB
NA-029 VY2RAC Prince Edward 15m; CW
NA-037 KL7FBI NEAR 20m; FT8
NA-066 WE4BY CA STATE SOUTH (ORANGE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY) 10m; SSB
NA-091 VA7GI BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCE SOUTH 40m; FT8
NA-097 6Y6Y JAMAICA 17m; SSB
NA-099 KP3N PUERTO RICO 20m; CW
NA-110 AJ4EN SOUTH CAROLINA STATE 15m; SSB
NA-142 AB3TW FLA STATE NW(ESCAMBIA-WALTON COUNTY) 20m; FT8
OC-001 VK2WJ Australia 15m; SSB
OC-001 VK3KJ Australia 15m; SSB
OC-001 VK4IM Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK6GC Australia 10m; FT8
OC-016 3D2AG VITI LEVU AND VANUA LEVU 12m; FT8
OC-021 YB1DNF JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YB7EB JAVA 40m; SSB
OC-022 YE9CDL BALI 15m; SSB
OC-026 KH2ZZ GUAM 15m; FT8
OC-032 FK8GX NEW CALEDONIA 30m; FT8
OC-032 FK8HM NEW CALEDONIA 15m; FT8
OC-032 FK8IK NEW CALEDONIA 15m; SSB
OC-036 ZL2AIM North 20m; CW
OC-042 DU3CQ LUZON 40m; FT8
OC-046 FO5QB WINDWARD 30/15m; FT8
OC-146 YB0TOP CELEBES 20m; SSB
OC-166 YE7LTN KALIMANTAN'S COASTAL EAST 40m; FT8
OC-209 YB1TDL/8 KARAKELONG 20m; SSB
SA-002 VP8LP FALKLAND 12m; FT8
SA-011 9Z4SS TRINIDAD 40m; FT8
SA-046 PY7ZC PERNAMBUCO STATE 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. FT8/OC-146/Celebes).
AS-125. By the time you read this, operators JayCie/E20NKB, Champ/
E21EIC, Tony/E24OYI, YL Bun/E25KAE, Ja/E25OKO, Mew/E29TGW,
Mee/HS2BMI, Tha/HS2KYA, Niphon/HS2QJJ and Art/HS2UPR should
be on the air as E20AX/p from Chang Island (WW Loc. OK12ec)
until December 20th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters (possibly
160m) using CW, SSB and FT8, with 2-3 stations. QSL via E21EIC
and LoTW.
EU-086. Operators Andrey/R1II and YL Tatyana/RL1I will be active as
RI1PP from Mestnyy Island (RRA RR-06-29 [new one], RDA NO-02),
European Russia, for a 1 or 2 day operation during the second
half of the January 2022. The island is uninhabited, and the
operation very much depends on the weather. Activity will be
on various HF bands and modes. QSL via R1II.
NA-249. (Update to OPDX.1544) Members of the Radio Operadores del Este
(RODE) will be active as KP3RE from from Vieques Island between
February 25-27th, 2022. Operators mentioned are Rafael/KP3V,
Daniel/KP3H, Felix/KP4RD, Jose/KP4VP, Carlos/WP4U, Carlos/WP4N,
Alberic/NP3MR, Joan/NP3MJ and Olga/WP4AW. Activity will be on all
HF bands and modes (frequencies and modes listed in OPDX.1544).
QSL via EA5GL.
https://sites.google.com/view/kp4rv/p%C3%A1gina-principal
OC-209. Agus, YB1TDL, is now active as YB1TDL/8 from Karakelong Island,
Talaud Islands, Indonesia, as of December 18th, and will be on
the air until December 29th. Activity will be on various HF
bands using SSB and FT8. QSL via HA3JB, direct, LoTW or Club-
Log's OQRS. NO Bureau QSLs.
SA-023. Bob, PY6TV, will lead a small Brazilian team of operators
(from the Associacao de Radioamadores de Conceicao do Coite)
to be active as ZY6A from Friars Island between January 20-23rd,
2022. Activity will be on various HF bands and modes. Look
for more details to be forthcoming.
SA-026. Felipe, PU2OYT, will activate the Brazilian IOTA Algodao Island
as PU2OYT/P between December 23-24th. Activity will be mainly
on 10 meters SSB (100w and 3 element yagi) and 15 meters FT8.
Other bands may be possible depending on the band conditions.
QSL via LoTW, by the Bureau, direct or 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......
JD1, OGASAWARA (reminder). Harry, JG7PSJ (JD1BMH/KW2X/WH0RU), will once
again be active as JD1BMH from Chichijima Island (AS-031) between December
18th and January 1st, 2022. This will be his 26th visit. Activity will
be on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via the Bureau to JD1BMH
or direct to JG7PSJ. Visit his Web page for more details at:
http://jg7psj.starfree.jp/jd1bmh
Also, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jd1bmh
KH6, HAWAII. Jim, N6TJ, will be active as KH6LC from Keaau (Hawaii County,
Grid Square: BK29), during the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 5-6th) as a
Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via LoTW or KH6LC direct.
OFFICERS ELECTED FOR 2022-2023 (Correction). There was a TYPO in last
week's announcement for an elected official for the Kansas City DX Club
for the 2022-2023 year. The elected KCDXC President is Chuck Kraly, K0XM
(not Chuck Italy).
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.
OZ50, DENMARK (Special Event). Danish Radio Amateurs will be celebrating
the 50th anniversary of HM Margrethe II, the Queen of Denmark's, accession
to the throne by activating the special event station OZ50Q during the
whole month of January 2022. Special award is available (see QRZ.com).
QSL via OZ1ACB, ClubLog's OQRS, eQSL or LoTW. All QSOs will be confirmed
via LoTW and eQSL.
OZ50, DENMARK (Special Event). Members of the Danish DX Group (DDXG) will
activate the special event station OZ50DDXG to celebrate their clubs 50th
anniversary founding on May 27th, 1972. Activity will be on CW, SSB and
the Digital modes during the year 2022. Three special awards are available
(Gold, Silver, Bronze). See QRZ.com for details. QSL via OZ1ACB.
PJ7, SINT MAARTEN. Jeff, VA3QSL, will be active as PJ7/VA3QSL from the
Dutch side of St. Maarten, (NA-105, WLOTA 0711) between January 4th and
February 6th, 2022. Activity will be 'holiday style' on CW, SSB and the
Digital modes on 40-6 meters using 100 watts and a Buddipole antenna.
QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau, direct (for USA/CAN 2 USDs,
for DX 2 Euros or 1 IRC), or LOTW after his return home February 22nd.
PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (December 20-26th).......
Dec/20th HN Dec/23rd AN Dec/25th AN
Dec/21st HN Dec/24th AN Dec/26th AN
Dec/22nd AN
SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
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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
RUSSIAN NEW YEAR 2022 MARATHON (Special Event). On the eve of the New
Year 2022, the Russian Union of Radio Amateurs, the Miller-DX-Club (an
international long-distance radio club), together with the HAMLOG.ONLINE
portal, are holding an international radio marathon "Russia New Year -
2022" for the sixth year in a row. The marathon will run between 0000 UTC,
December 25th, 2021, and 2100 UTC, January 14th, 2022. The following
special callsigns will be active on all amateur bands and all modes:
RG22NY, RJ22NY, RK22NY, RL22NY, RM22NY, RO22NY, RQ22NY, RT22NY, RW22NY,
RX22NY, RY22NY, R22HNY and R2022NY, as well as DX-C members from all
federal districts of Russia. The callsigns RA22NY and R2022NY will re-
present Miller-DX-Club (MDXC) headquarters and are HQ stations. The QSL
Manager for all special callsigns is RQ7L. Several different special
awards, plaques and prizes are available . For more details, see:
https://mdxc.ru
QSL INFO AND NEWS...................
QSL-INFO from Lothar, DL1SBF (www.qslinfo.eu) (Dec. 18th)
QSL-INFO from various sources provided by OPDX
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3DA0AQ via EA5GL HZ1QATAR via HZ1SAR S21DX via EB7DX
4C10M via EA5GL & (L) HZ1WALD via HZ1SAR S79/DF3XY via DF3XY
4L6QL via RW6HS IB3ABM via IU3EDK S79VU via N4GNR
8J1RL via JG2MLI IQ3DQ via IK3HHV SD400SU via SM3NXS (O)
9G1SD via AB0GC IU1HGO via E7URI SK8YOTA via SK0YT
9J2BO via EA5GL KL7J via N3SL & (L) SN3YOTA via SP3EMA & (L)
9K9BHR via 9K2RA LQ3D via EA7FTR SP60ANT via SP3POB
9K9QATAR via 9K2RA (d) LS2D via EC6DX & (L) SX200DZB via SV1DZB
9N1CA via EA5ZD LX40DA via LX1DA TA4/OH2KW via OH2KW
CN0S via CN8YZ (d/L) LX5MF via LX1KQ TM6M via F4DXW (O/d)
CQ3J via CT3MD & (L) LY21XMAS via LY2QT TZ1CE via DK1CE
D44PM via IZ4DPV OE120XDX via (OE-B) TZ4AM via W0SA
EA8/DF2OF via DF2OF OF9X via OH2BH UN0OA via RW6HS
EA9KB via EA7FTR OG60IPA via OH4MDY VX3INSULIN via VE3NOO
EG2FN via EA2NN (e) OG6B via OH5ZA W2W via K3NEM
EM30WUARL via UX7UU OP5T via ON4DS W4A via N9EN (d/B)
EM7U via UR7UT OQ60ANT via ON1DX WX3SKY via K3MJW
EN95WLKK via SP8AUP OR40NOL via ON6NL XT2AW via M0OXO
EO35UC via UR4UC OS4OSA via ON6EF YS1RR via DJ9ZB
GB120MT via G4PVM (L/e) PJ4DX via M0URX ZP9MCE via EA5ZD
GI3SG/2ZE via GI3SG & (L) PR2E via PY2AA ZW2D via PY2ATR & (L)
HG83BTND via HA5GY R104FSB via RK9DR ZZ5K via PP5RT
HI3K via EB7DX R104KGB via R2AB
(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
LOGS ONLINE AT CLUBLOG.ORG THIS WEEK......
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/3D2USU (Updated)
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/HR5/F2JD (Updated)
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/S21DX
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/SV2RSG/A (Updated)
IRC REMINDER!! John, K4BAI, reminds everyone: "In case any of you have
any current style IRCs that you have received, the current IRCs expire
on December 31, 2021. You can find the expiration date on the reverse
side. The United States Post Office no longer sells IRCs, but must
redeem them for one stamp good for air mail postage to overseas countries.
I found that I had received seven of them, mostly from Japan, and
successfully traded them at my local post office for seven overseas air
mail stamps. After December 31st, they will have expired and will have
no value except a small value to a postage stamp/postal coupon collector.
You may get some static from your local post office branch, but you
should insist that they comply with their postal regulations, which are,
in turn, part of their agreement with the International Postal Union."
NEW QSL ROUTE. Pedro, EA5GL, reports the following on FaceBook [edited]:
"Following my project to recover old logs, I have recovered a new log
so that you can continue confirming the QSL of T6A and T6AA.
If you want to receive the QSL you can request now to me, EA5GL via
direct or via bureau.
Thanks to Robert, S53R, now also 9N7AA, for collaborating in this
project, a great example of the HAM spirit."
NEW QSL ROUTE. Pedro, EA5GL, reports the following on FaceBook [edited]:
"A new log has come to my hands. This is LT0X Isla Pingüino, IOTA SA-087,
activated in November 2012. Check your log and if you need the QSL you
can already request to me."
NEW QSL ROUTE. Pedro, EA5GL, reports the following on FaceBook [edited]:
"Another log recovery. OC0I San lorenzo Isl. IOTA SA-052 (Feb, 2014).
Check your log and if you need the QSL you can request to me."
W4A SPECIAL EVENT. Over the past weekend, Brad, N9EN, was active as W4A.
Brad states that the activity is "In commemoration of the birthday of
Major Edwin Howard Armstrong, whose inventions, in my opinion, were more
responsible for ham radio and other forms of electronic communication,
than any other individual." For more details, see QRZ.com. A special
QSL cards will be printed and QSLs can either be sent direct or via
the bureau. No LoTW or e-QSL.
QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 3W3B, 8J1RL, 9Z4Y, CO8RH, HP1AVS, HS0ZEE, JL4CVG,
MW0ZZK, OH2/DL2VFR (EU-097), PI4COM, PY5AMF, R0DZ, RW0A, S21DX, S50K,
UA9XL, V51YJ, VJ4K, YS1YXI and ZF5T
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 8J1RL, CB0ZZ, CS2CAT, DP90JMT, HC2AO, II6OANT,
J5HKT, J5T, PC20SAIL, PJ4A, SX200ME, VK0PD and XQ1KZ
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....
T46, CUBA (Special Event). Members of the Radio Club of Sancti Spiritus
together with the Radio Club of Trinidad will activate a SOTA (Summits on
the Air) signing as T46SB between 0000z, March 8th and 0000z, March 9th,
in the La Sabina-Banao Reserve, in the center of the province Sancti
Spiritus, forming part of the Mountains of Guamuhaya. Activity is to
commemorate the 99th anniversary of the 1st radio transmission from the
Sancti Spiritus Province made from the town of Tuinicu. They are also
celebrating International Women's Day. Operations will be on 80/40/30/20/
17/15/12/10/2 meters using CW, SSB and FM. Operators are Emilio/CO6XE,
Manuel/CO6SE and Andy/CL6WYZ. All QSL submissions will be made digitally.
Only QSLs will be sent to those who request it through the application
form. The log of the contacts made will be stored and published on the
following Web site: https://frcss.cubava.cu/sota/log
TK0C CONTEST/DXPEDITION VIDEO. The following YouTube video is available
online of the 2021 TK0C CQWW DX CW Contest (Multi/Multi)/DXpedition to
Corsica Island: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_Iiz_2YMOs
TK60/TM60/TO60/TX60, CORSICA, FRANCE, FRENCH GUIANA AND NEW CALEDONIA.
(Update/Reminder) By the time you read this, the following special event
stations should be active until January 2nd to celebate the 60th anni-
versary of the "Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales French Space Agency".
The special event stations are from the following locations TK60CNES
(Corsica), TM60CNES (France), TO60CNES (French Guiana), and TX60CNES (New
Caledonia). QSL all callsigns via F1UJT, direct or by the Bureau.
V3, BELIZE (Update). Operators Robert/K5PI (V31AT), John/WC0W (V31TP),
Madison/W5MJ (V31IT), Karl/AD0KH, Nancie/NM0C, Leigh/WC0T, Steve/WW0G
and Keith/VE7KW (V31WK) will be active as V3T from San Ignacio (EK57),
Belize, during the ARRL International DX CW Contest (February 19-20th)
as a Multi-Single/Low-Power entry. QSL V3T and V31TP via WC0W or LoTW
(no ClubLog). Look for operations before the contest by the operators.
Operators will arrive on February 13th and should be active on some bands
the next day. They will be on 160-10 meters using mostly CW. QSL V31IT
via M0URX or OQRS. QSL V31AT via K5PI, direct, by the Bureau or LoTW.
VP2M, MONTSERRAT. Thaire, W2APF, will be active as VP2MDX from Montserrat
Island (NA-103) between January 9th and February 18th, 2022. Activity will
be on 80-10 meters using CW and SSB, with a Elecraft KX1 and KPA100 into
a Buddie1pole Hexbeam and Delta Loop antennas. QSL via W2APF.
ZF, CAYMAN ISLANDS. William, KO7SS, will be active as ZF2SS from Cayman
Brac Island (NA-016) during the ARRL International DX CW Contest (February
19-20th) as a Single-Op/Low-Power entry. He plans to use a vertical and
wires. QSL via LoTW only.
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