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Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin No. 1068.3

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Special Bulletin No. 1068.3
BID: $OPDX.1068.3
July 6, 2012
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)

Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet
Clusters Network and K6VVA for the following DX information.

P5, NORTH KOREA (P5/K6VVA Pending "CW ONLY" & IOTA AS-197 Activation
Proposal Project). Rick, K6VVA, states: "This is a 'Work-In-Progress'
Update & Interest Level Survey." Press release by Rick states on his
Web page:

"P5 'CW ONLY' & IOTA AS-197 PROJECT
.............................................................

HISTORY...
During the past 6 years, I have had more than 50 cordial telephone
conversations with D.P.R.K. personnel seeking official permission to
operate from P5. Along with email proposals and discussions in this
matter, substantial efforts have been made to obtain a P5 license.

For more than a year now I have now been working with an NGO Organization
which is well respected in the D.P.R.K. as a result of Humanitarian work
they have done in P5 for many years. I have personally donated several
thousands of dollars to this organization and another NGO specifically
for both Food and Medical related relief projects to the people in need
within the D.P.R.K. Representatives from both organizations personally
supervise the final delivery and distribution of agricultral, food and
medical related items in the D.P.R.K. to ensure the integrity of the
donation programs.

NEW DEVELOPMENTS...
For several months now my NGO contact and I have been discussing a possible
new venue which would be mutually beneficial in helping to accomplish each
of our objectives in the D.P.R.K.

A longstanding goal has been to combine the need for a "CW ONLY" P5
Expedition with the first time activation of at least one P5 IOTA 'NEW
ONE'. I believe an opportunity now exists to combine these goals in
conjunction with unique "Cultural" and "Humanitarian" objectives which
have been formulated for review by D.P.R.K. Authorities. There is strong
support from the NGO in this effort.

CLARIFICATION...
I need to make it very clear than I am *NOT* seeking any donations at
this point, but rather only an indication of the level of potential
contributions for the related "Humanitarian" purposes likely required
in order for approval of this project and issuance of a P5 license.

Although I will be paying ALL my own expenses for the Expedition, a
quite large 'threshold' amount for the 'Humanitarian' part of the proposal
has been established which may be necessary for this P5 Project to succeed.
NO future donations will come to me personally, but rather be directed to
the very well-respected NGO specifically earmarked for the D.P.R.K. relief
part of the P5 Project proposal AFTER the Expedition has concluded. There
are some remaining details yet to be finalized.

THE CHALLENGE...
WRITTEN APPROVAL from at least four separate D.P.R.K. Ministries and
entities (including the D.P.R.K. Military) is necessary in order for
this to happen. Based upon a detailed review of several previous P5
Expedition attempts that did not result in getting on the air, a key
objective in this matter is to minimize potential failure upon arrival
at the final destination in P5.

It has been a very long 6 years thus far, but I believe the time has
finally come to 'fish or cut bait'. I've espoused that 'Ham Radio Operators'
are known to be generous contributors to Humanitarian causes. Being able
to provide an indicator of this to the D.P.R.K. Authorities up-front can
potentially make the difference between another 'No', or finally YES' in
obtaining the desired P5 license.

Another purpose of this Expedition is to hopefully further 'open the door'
for a future Multi-Operator venue in P5, as well as activation of the other
3 remaining P5 IOTA 'NEW ONES'. 

PREPARATION...
My FIVE 2011 IOTA Expeditions to NA-041, NA-066, NA-091, NA-184 and NA-242
('NEW ONE') were also used to fine-tune operational matters as well as test
antenna designs for P5 use in a small venue footprint most likely acceptable
to the D.P.R.K. Authorities. The plan is 4 days QRV with 200 watt radios and
'Verticals near salt water'. I have all the radio, antenna and computer
equipment necessary for this expedition, including two KPA500 amplifiers
(approval for use of the amps in P5 is questionable at this time).

Thanks very much in advance for your possible participation in the
Humanitarian aspect of this P5 'CW ONLY' and IOTA AS-197 Project. For
Any Updates, Check TWITTER <http://www.twitter.com/k6vva>

CLICK HERE TO INDICATE YOUR INTEREST LEVEL
 <http://www.k6vva.com/p5/p5interest.html>

73...
Rick, K6VVA * The Locust
FOC (First Class CW Operators' Club)
NCCC Co-Founding Member

P.S. This is NOT a solicitation for contributions or donations, but only an
inquiry to obtain an idea as to the possibilities of achieving the minimum
'threshold' amount set forth in the proposal to hopefully make this 'Cultural
& Humanitarian' endeavor also become a reality for P5 'CW ONLY' and first
time activation of IOTA AS-197."
 
For more information/updates, watch:   http://www.k6vva.com/p5

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Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW - kb...@barf80.nshore.org --or-- kb...@arrl.net
Editor of the "Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin" (OPDX - "DXer's Tool of Excellence")
President of the "Northern Ohio DX Association" (NODXA)
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