[DX-NEWS] P5 - educational video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g98pZSKQPtA I found this lecture very informative 73 RAG LA5HE --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-news or subscribe dx-news This is the DX-NEWS reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-NEWS] P5 followup news release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Written by Tom Anderson, WW5L Vice-President and Information Director Lone Star DX Association [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.dxer.org/lsdxa Apparent internal miscommunications within the North Korean government’s Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries and the Ministry of Telecommunications and Posts over the approval of an operating permit to Dr. David Borenstein, KA2HTV, led the government to halt his recent P5 DXpedition before it could even begin, the New York physician said today. However, the main purpose of his trip to North Korea was not amateur radio, but the donation of several thousand dollars worth of medical supplies from various Western countries to the Korean Medical Association. “I went to make sure these medical supplies got where they were supposed to,” he said. Dr. Borenstein specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Another situation that may have also played a part in the halting of Dr. Borenstein’s DXpedition operations was the death of his government assigned guide, one of the leading such guides in the country. The guide drowned at Wonsan, while he and other government assigned guides were escorting KA2HTV and others along the North Korean coast. Dr. Borenstein’s DXpedition costs were underwritten by the Lone Star DX Association (http://www.dxer.org/lsdxa) and equipment donated by many companies and individuals. Before he left the United States, Dr. Borenstein and the LSDXA were told his DXpedition operation should be fully accredited by the ARRL once he returned and submitted passport, visa, and photographic documentation showing he was in North Korea. This is standard procedure for DXCC DXpedition accreditation. “ The Lone Star DX Association is committed to the support of DX. We knew this would be a gamble, but thought the risk was worth it to try getting P5 back on the air. Hopefully our efforts and those of Dr. Borenstein has moved the ball forward in restoring amateur radio in North Korea,” said LSDXA President Mike Thomas, NA5U.. The miscommunications developed when a Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Cultural Relations official issued the operating permit, while the government’s Telecommunications and Posts officials, had not formally processed KA2HTV’s request for a permit to operate. Both agencies are part of the North Korean government. Dr. Borenstein was planning on beginning his full time P5 operations on August 20, when DPRK officials suddenly called him into a meeting. “They told me the person who gave the authority in the committee should not have given it because of a mix up with the Ministry of Telecommunications and Posts,” he said. “Up until then I had no idea that I would not be allowed to operate” as government officials had given no hint that the operating authority issued previously was not valid. “I was able to demonstrate amateur radio to these same government officials and showed them how it would benefit the country.” “But the inability to operate was devastating,” he said. “After meeting with the government officials I just went back to my room for a while and watched the BBC, the only English language television program we could receive. I knew there were hundreds of stations around the world waiting to make a P5 contact and I could not get on the air.” “The Lone Star DX Association and I had planned this DXpedition for many months and many donors had given equipment and their time and effort to make this operation occur,” he said. Both KA2HTV and the LSDXA would like to thank the following sponsors for their donation of equipment: Tennadyne log periodic antennas, Yaesu and Vertex Standard radios, ACOM International amplifiers, Texas Towers, W4MPY—“The QSL Man”, GigaParts, Buddipole, Hex Beam, High Sierra, Press Jones—“The Wireman”, Heil Sound, North Alabama DX Club, Southeastern DX Club, LDG Electronics, DX Engineering, Ham Radio Outlet, and W4HT Electronics. In addition, the following individual hams provided logistical and other support: WW5L, WY5H, K4UEE, K9LA, KC2MWA, K7JA, W4WB, W4RT, W5QM, W9GJ, W2RC, QSL manager KK5DO, and the many members of the Lone Star DX Association. Dr. Borenstein said these government officials confided to him they were hopeful a license for him to operate could be obtained in the near future, however no definite date was given. “They told me they would welcome me back, despite the fact it is very difficult for Americans to get a visa there.” Also, he added, there is no prohibition by the U.S. government against Americans visiting North Korea. After the death of his guide, he said, many government leaders went into official mourning. “I couldn’t ask them about radio matters as these people were in mourning, so that delayed everything another two or three days.” When he arrived Aug. 9 all of the radio equipment was processed through North Korean customs without problem and “it all went
[DX-NEWS] P5/KA2HTV
From 8/24 edition of The Daily DX, KA2HTV, Dave, made it back to Beijing, China after spending two weeks in North Korea. Unfortunately Dave was unable to operate. His equipment was confiscated by government officials, meanwhile Dave was waiting for the equipments to be released. After the other foreign delegates left, this was the time Dave was supposed to put in more time, he was summoned to meet with NPRK authorities. Apparently the official, a Spanish man, who told Dave that he would be given permission was not authorized to do so. Dave was then told by the ministry of communications they would take his license and look into getting him permission. Obviously this was a shock to Dave who is needless to say very disappointed. A lot of work, time and expense have been put into this project. However Dave, says I saw signs of hope for the future. Much of the equipment was kept by the officials who accepted the donation and gave a thank you letter. Dave was able to give a talk to the P5 officials about Amateur Radio. Dave was expected back in New York late Tuesday, August 23rd. W3UR, Bernie McClenny, publishes THE DAILY DX (c) Monday through Friday. This e-mail message and its contents have a copyright and are proprietary products of THE DAILY DX (c). Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or transfer of the message or its content, in any medium, is strictly prohibited. For permission to quote, reprint or re-post this e-mail send a request to the editor ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Subscriptions to THE DAILY DX are $28.00 for 6 months (25 weeks) or $49.00 for 12 months (50 weeks). Send Check, credit card info, or Money order to THE DAILY DX, 3025 Hobbs Road, Glenwood, Maryland 21738- 9728, United States. For on-line credit card order go to http://www.dailydx.com/subscrib.htm. For additional information you may phone THE DAILY DX (c) at 410-489-6518. Check out THE DAILY DX (c) homepage http://www.dailydx.com. Bernie McClenny, W3UR Now more than ever - you need The Daily DX and The Weekly DX - to keep up with the DX news from around the globe! Editor of - The Daily DX -- two free weeks http://www.dailydx.com/order.htm - The Weekly DX -- free sample http://www.dailydx.com/weekly2.html - How's DX http://www.dailydx.com ___ DailyDX mailing list DailyDX@kkn.net http://www.kkn.net/mailman/listinfo/dailydx -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options --
[DX-NEWS] P5/KA2HTV Trip
It seemed Dave KA2HTV applied for KFA DELEGATION TO NORTH KOREA 2005 http://www.korea-dpr.com/kfa2005/KFA_DELEGATION_2005.htm in the official Web site of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (North Korea). Was it right ? 73, de Yosi JA3AAW [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.page.sannet.ne.jp/ja3aaw/P5_KA2HTV.html -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options --
[DX-NEWS] P5/KA2HTV
From the Lone Star DX Assocation: For immediate release August 2, 2005 The Lone Star DX Association in conjunction with Dr. David Borenstein announces the following: Dr. David Borenstein, KA2HTV, will be traveling to Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, North Korea during the month of August. He has received written permission from the North Korean government to operate as P5/KA2HTV during his stay. While radio operating is not the primary reason for his visit, Dr. Borenstein hopes to be able to operate 1-2 hours a day and will stay an additional three days devoted entirely to radio operation. For security reasons, he will only operate SSB and primarily 20 meters. Dr. Borenstein will arrive on August 9th and depart on the 23rd. QSL requests should be sent to KK5DO. Operation from P5 is at the pleasure of the host country so the DX community should keep their collective fingers crossed that all goes well and they do not change their minds. The ARRL has reviewed the Dr. Borenstein's plan and if and when P5/KA2HTV occurs, it will likely count. Dr. Borenstein notes that while his operating time will be limited, the success of this operation will lead to further P5 operations in the near future. Much of the equipment being taken will remain there, pre-positioned for subsequent operations. The Lone Star DX Association (LSDXA) is the sponsoring DX organization for this operation. --Mike Thomas, NA5U -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options --
RE: [DX-NEWS] P5
Maybe you should return your P5/4L4FN QSL card! Bernie McClenny, W3UR Now more than ever - you need The Daily DX and The Weekly DX - to keep up with the DX news from around the globe! Editor of - The Daily DX -- two free weeks http://www.dailydx.com/order.htm - The Weekly DX -- free sample http://www.dailydx.com/weekly2.html - How's DX http://www.dailydx.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mome Z32ZM Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 22:20 To: NJDXA DXR Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] P5 HI OC FRED, You touch the main point (and mni others on QAP too). Just to remaind all DX'ers here: YT1AD-Hrane YU7AV-Vojo been in P5 at the time when P5/4L4FN was active. But, ED was not active at all, when this two verry good frends of mine been in his local, He just deseappear so that AD AV was not eable to see him or his permition licence even the antenna was down , (some R7 or R-7000) AD AV , HAVE a radio-amateur licence to operate from P5, but not the military permition to transmit from P5...so, as everybody know this DXPN finished as Touristic-one. Any way, its verry dificult to think about the things like P5/4L4FN vs P5A 7O1YGF vs 7O/OH2YY. which unfortenetely happend Stay Tuned on SIX !!! 73,GLDX!!! de: MOME - Z32ZM http://www.qsl.net/z32zm -- From: Fred Souto Maior [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] KH8ZM Date: Saturday, March 05, 2005 21:35 PM No Tom. P5 - No written permission, legal in the country accepted by DXCC without any papers. 7O1YGF - As far as I know they presented written permission they was there invited by local authorities. Not accepted by DXCC because written permission was signed by the wrong person I don't think a large group of operators (experiented ops with already several expeditions to a lot of spots around the world) can enter in a country like 7O without any authorization and operate for a week. If they was invited to stop the operation and leave the country, THE SAME THING HAPPENNED TO THE P5 OPERATOR ! If P5 was accepted without any papers why 7O1YGF wasn't accepted too with or without papers ??? I'm inclined to agree with Mal when he said: The ARRL criteria is wholly solely based on who is/is not asking for the change.(period) Or in other words for the friends the haven; for the others the hell ... BTW if I'm wrong please show me the point ! Fred - PY7ZZ -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options --
Re: [DX-NEWS] P5
1. Many of the existing entities are historical. A complete restructure of the DXCC list would be confusing and bring discredit to the whole set up. 2. Adding new entities to DXCC will make it like IOTA - you will never have anything to aim for because the list is ever growing. 3. If you've worked all the existing entities, well done. There are plenty more challenges in ham radio. Tried QRP DXCC? 4. Its only a hobby, don't get so worked up. If you're bored, find another interest. So, let go back on the begining: KH8SI vs other similars at present time (OH0,OJ0,R1MV,GD,GU,1A,etc...) IF other obeid rules to be DELETED then KH8SI is not new-one (is about 230 km from main land) - But If others stay on the list then KH8SI-Swain island MUST be NEW-ONE. By the LAW of DEMOCRACY, ALL of them must be equal to the present rules at the time. By now, deleting of some entities was only because of political changes, but not by any other criteria !!! -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options --
Re: [DX-NEWS] P5
Forwarded to DX-CHAT for continued discussion If approve truth that P5/4L4FN operation was ILEGAL without papers, -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options --
RE: [DX-NEWS] P5
I would like to make an observation about IOTA: It is NOT ever growing. There are only 1200 islands/island groups on the list. Some islands/island groups are yet to be activated and therefore do not have a number. Eventually, someone will be able to visit all of the islands never activated and theoretically your score could be 1200 (actually somewhat less since some islands/island groups have been deleted and will not be replaced. Your awards are at the 100 thru 700 level, Plaque of Excellence at 750, and the Thousand Islands Trophy which I hope to live long enough to earn. Get a copy of the RSGB IOTA Directory and become acquainted with the rules, see photos of the awards and trophies, and a list of qualifying islands/island groups. 73, Harry IOTA 700 plus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of G4IRN Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 19:44 To: Mome Z32ZM; NJDXA DXR Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] P5 1. Many of the existing entities are historical. A complete restructure of the DXCC list would be confusing and bring discredit to the whole set up. 2. Adding new entities to DXCC will make it like IOTA - you will never have anything to aim for because the list is ever growing. 3. If you've worked all the existing entities, well done. There are plenty more challenges in ham radio. Tried QRP DXCC? 4. Its only a hobby, don't get so worked up. If you're bored, find another interest. So, let go back on the begining: KH8SI vs other similars at present time (OH0,OJ0,R1MV,GD,GU,1A,etc...) IF other obeid rules to be DELETED then KH8SI is not new-one (is about 230 km from main land) - But If others stay on the list then KH8SI-Swain island MUST be NEW-ONE. By the LAW of DEMOCRACY, ALL of them must be equal to the present rules at the time. By now, deleting of some entities was only because of political changes, but not by any other criteria !!! -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options --
RE: [DX-NEWS] P5
Note the CAPS LETS REPEAT THIS ONE LAST TIME AND I'LL TYPE SLOW SO EVERYONE CAN UNDERSTAND WHAT IS BEING WRITTEN. This thread is over on this reflector. I agree with all who have complained about holding their typing fingers and responding through the reflector, please note it was appreciated. To all those that can't or won't head the requests will be moved to the Digest format where they'll be able to see all the previous 24 hours posts but be unable to post themselves. This is now the 3rd or 4th request I have made to be condiserate, my patience is at an end If you want to continue this on our DX-CHAT, then do so I would like to make an observation about IOTA: Now back to Upper andd lower case as the need sees fit I remain as always, though a little more frazzled 73, Steven - KF2TI Systems Administrator NJDXA DXR Reflector outgoing mail scanned with Norton's NAV2005 -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options --
