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Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 592
The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 592
BID: $OPDX.592
December 30, 2002
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio
Online at 440-237-8208 28.8k-1200 Baud 8/N/1
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet
Clusters Network, ARRL DX Bulletin, NA2M, NG3K, NP3D, W3UR & The Daily
DX, N4AA & QRZ DX, WA4VE, AA7UC, K8YSE, DL1EK/DL7VOA & DX Newsletter,
DL5NAM, F5NQL & UFT, FJ5DX & La Gazette du DX, G3NOM, G0PSE, I1JQJ &
IK1ADH - 425 DX NEWS, JI1CUJ, JI3DST,, JI6KVR, OZ6OM/OZ7M & OZ 50 MHz
DX Bulletin, PA3GIO, PT2ND, VA3RJ & ICPO, VK3DYL, VK8NSB, ZS1AN and
ZS4BS for the following DX information.
SPECIAL NOTE FROM YOUR EDITOR. My recovery is still continuing (slow and
sore). I have good days and bad (usually from over doing it from the day
before). Again, I would like to thank the many "Welcome Back, Get Well
Wishes and Holiday/New Year's Greeting" E-mail messages. There are too many
to reply back (I truly "THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU"). By the way,
I am amazed on how many DXers have gone through this type of operation
(Makes you wonder. Go take a stress test!)
Finally, my family (wife/OPDX's chief proof-reader Linda, Teddy [TJ],
Katie) and I (KB8NW) would like to wish all DXers, Contesters and OPDX
readers a very "Happy New Year". Also, we would like to once again thank
the many who have contributed information over the year (there are too
many to list). REMEMBER, without them there would not be an OPDX
Bulletin. Also, a special thanks goes out to John Papay, K8YSE, (OPDX's
Webmaster) and Dave Foran (HAMNET.ORG/NSHORE.ORG Administrator) for helping
distribute the OPDX Bulletin...... 73 and Have a Great 2003 de Tedd KB8NW
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DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 22/December, through Sunday, 29/December there were 224
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L,
4S, 4W, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8R, 9A,
9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9V, 9Y, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV,
BY, C2, C3, C6, C9, CE, CE0A, CE0Z, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2,
DL, DU, E3, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY,
EZ, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB,
HB0, HC, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J6, J7, JA, JD/m, JD/o,
JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, KH8, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ,
OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ7, PY, PZ,
S2, S5, S9, SM, SP, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T7, T8, T9, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK,
TR, TT, TU, TY, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8,
VE, VK, VK9N, VP2E, VP2V, VP5, VP6, VP8, VP8/h, VP8/o, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU,
XE, XU, XW, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YK, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA,
ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, ZD9, ZF, ZK1/s, ZK3, ZL, ZP, ZS
* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations. As
always, you never know - "Work First Worry Later" (WFWL).
CB4, CHILE (Rare Prefix). Operator CE4FXY will be using a rare prefix in
the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest (March 29-30th). Look for him to sign CB4Y as
a Single-Op/Single Band (10m)/High Power entry. QSL via CE4FXY. Visit
the Web site: http://www.qsl.net/cb4y
An on-line log search will be available after the Contest.
E20, THAILAND. Shelly/K2BS and Ray/G3NOM (HS0ZDZ) report that the station
E20AJ is the callsign of the amateur radio station at the 20th World
Scout Jamboree in Sattahip, Thailand, which will be activated by a large
international contingent. The Jamboree amateur radio operation will take
place officially from December 29th (2002) to January 7th (2003), but
activity can be expected from the 26th December 2002 onwards. All modes
will be covered with several stations operational. The usual amateur bands
available in Thailand will be used (i.e. 40, 20, 15, 20, 2m, and the
following segments on 80/160m - 3524-3526, 3534-3536, 1834-1836 kHz). Some
earlier reports mentioned WARC band operation, but this will not take place.
However, there are some conflicting reports on the WARC/Low Band operations.
Masa/JI1CUJ, the International Service Team staff of E20AJ, informed OPDX
of the following:"With strong support from RAST and Government of Thailand,
we will have fantastic license condition. Operation on 1.8 and 3.5 Mhz is
usually severely restricted in Thailand, and is only permitted during
contest. The WARC band are not permitted in Thailand. However, there is an
information that the license of E20AJ covers all HF bands including WARC
bands. We are trying to QRV on WARC and LOW bands as far as possible."
The only thing we can tell OPDX readers is to listen and hope they are
active on the WARC bands. The International Scouting Frequencies will be
the preferred frequencies (i.e. 7090, 14290, 21360, 28390, 28990). The QSL
Manager for DIRECT cards only is HB9AOF. For Bureau cards, please send to
E20AJ at the Thailand QSL Bureau, (These will be handled by HS7AHV). Packet
messages for people at the Jamboree can be sent to:
E20AJ@E20AJ.#STP.CBI.THA.AS
Additional information regarding E20AJ and their activities, as well as
a broadcast through Web, can be found at:
http://www.worldscout.pacific.net.th/
EY8, TAJIKISTAN. Nodir, EY8MM, reports that he will be active in the
CQ 160-Meter CW Contest (January 24-26th). QSL via K1BV.
FG, GUADELOUPE. Pierre, F6FXS, will be active once more from his son's
QTH on the main island (IOTA NA-102 - DIFO FG001) as FS/F6FXS between
February 12th and March 12th. He will be on holiday, but his activity will
be CW. Pierre will run about 30 watts from an IC-706 and into a wire
antenna. Search for him in the morning and the evening (local time) on
40-10 meters bands, but mainly around 14030, 18070, 21030 or 28030 kHz
+/- QRM. QSL either direct or via the bureau. The address in the
Buckmaster's call book, either on CD or online is correct.
FR, REUNION ISLAND (Attention!) Freddy, F5IRO, is expected to be active
as FR/F5IRO through February 2003. Word has it that he will try to obtain
permission to be active from Juan da Nova and Glorioso.
HC1, ECUADOR. Andy, NP3D, will be active as HC1/NP3D from Quito, Ecuador,
from January 22-27th. Activity will be on CW/SSB on all HF bands including
the WARC bands and 6 meters. He will also be in the CQ 160-Meter CW
Contest (January 24-26th) as a low power class entry. QSL via W3HNK.
IOTA NEWS...................
AS-079. Takeshi, JI3DST, will be active as JI3DST/6 from Miyako Island
(Miyako-jima Hirara-City Okinawa-ken) now through January
6th. Activity will be on 40/17/15/12/10/6 meters SSB. Look
for him on 40 meters (7060-7070 kHz) between 1900-2200z. QSL
via the bureau the Bureau.
EU-048. Jean-Marc, F5SGI, will be active from Groix Island (DIFM AT-012)
April 13-19th. Activity will be CW only. QSL via the bureau
or direct.
OC-201. Bert, PA3GIO, will be active as ZL1/PA3GIO/p from Waiheke
Island OC-201 on January 10, 2003, ONLY. Activity will be
on 20/17/15/12/10 meters SSB only. He will be using a Kenwood
TS-50 with only a 100 watts. QSL (preferably) by E-mail to:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (No attachment)
Or via the bureau to PA3GIO. Bert states, "I do not accept nor
send eQSL's (i.e. www.eQSL.cc)! I do not read my E-mail when
on a DXpedition..." Direct QSL go to: Bert vd Berg, Parklaan 38,
NL-3931 KK Woudenberg, The Netherlands, Europe.
Website: http://www.pa3gio.nl/ZL/
Mirror USA: http://www.qsl.net/pa3gio/ZL/
OC-130
OC-235. Stuie, VK8NSB, informs OPDX that Chris, VK3FY/DU8, is active
on Mindanao Island (OC-130) as of December 26th and will be
active on and off from OC-235 as VK3FY/DU8 as of January 1st.
Day operations will be 0800-1800 local time, but there is a
possibility of an overnight stay. The island that Chris will
be on (OC-235) has elements of Rebels on it, and he does not
want to publish the Exact location (name of Island). IOTA has
confirmed that this Island will be OK for OC-235 credit. Stuie
is appointed the Contact (Pilot) for all information at:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
QSL is via EA7JX (Rod). Due to the exact location having Rebel
elements, this operation could be terminated without notice.
Chris has mentioned to Stuie that he will try and work as many
stations as possible when on the Island. He hopes to be on the
island up to 10 full days and overnight 2 or 3 times. He has
taken a HF vertical and radios from Australia to operate
from this rare IOTA in the Phillippines.
NEW OFFICERS FOR 2003. Members of the North Shenandoah DX Association
(celebrating their 10th anniversery) elected the following officers for
the year 2003: President - Greg Lanham, WA4VE
Vice President - Brian Mawhinney, WB3FUM
Secretary/Treasurer - John Kanode, N4MM
P4, ARUBA. Alan, K4AVQ, is expected to be active as P40AV this coming
weekend. Activity will be between January 4-18th on 160-10 meters with
an emphasis CW and on 80/160 meters. QSL via K4AVQ.
QSL INFO AND NEWS......................
Activity by GB2APL during the past weekend was from Anvil Point
Lighthouse (L/H Number ENG - 001). This special callsign was used during
the International Lighthouses and Lightships event. QSL via the Bureau
or direct to G0PSE. E-mail requests for a bureau QSL are available by
sending QSO info to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Gwen, VK3DYL, QSL Manager for the VK9YL and ZK1XYL (the all-YL
DXpeditions in September/October), reports that all direct requests
(with return postage) received prior to Christmas Day have been mailed
back. Gwen also wishes to advise that it is the group's policy only to
accept QSL cards received direct or via the VK3 Bureau, not as E-QSLs.
Noel, PT2ND, announces that the online logs for the ZW8P operation
from IOTA SA-060 between December 12-18th are now available at the
expedition's Web site at: http://www.zw8p.hpg.ig.com.br
S2, BANGLADESH (Update). Remember to look for Eric, VA7DZ, this week as
S2/VA7DZ. He will be working from Dhaka and Sylhet between January 1-7th.
Also, he is expected to be active from St. Martin's Island (IOTA AS-127),
January 3-4th. Activity will be QRP. QSL via VA7DZ.
SILENT KEY. It is sad to report that Victor Rusinov, UT8LL (UB5LGM),
became a Silent Key this past week. He died in a plane crash on December
23rd near Esfahan while on a business trip to Iran. Dxers and members
of the IOTA community will mourns his sudden passing. OPDX and its readers
would like to send out their deepest sympathy to Victor's family and
friends.
SPECIAL EVENT. The callsign ZS90SAP will be active from January 1st through
December 31st, 2003, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the establishment
of the South African Police Service. The SAPS was established in 1913 with
the objective to enforce law and order and to ensure a save and secure
environment for all the people of South Africa. Members of the Vaal Triangle
Amateur Radio Club, under the leadership of Jan Swanepoel, ZS6ZYM, will
operate ZS90SAP during 2003. The callsign will be active on the 80/40/20/10
meters as well as 6/2 meters and 70-cm. QSL cards will only be sent on
receipt of your QSL card. QSL cards can be sent via the bureau or direct
to ZS90SAP: Jan Swanepoel, PO Box 14393, Zuurfontein, 1912.
ST, SUDAN. Chris, DL5NAM, informs OPDX that after solving many problems,
a German team has finally received permission and a license for Sudan.
The German team will be using the callsign ST0RY (Sierra Tango Zero Radio
Yankee) and will start their operation in March and stay approx. 3 weeks
(+/-); also, they will be active in the WPX Contest. Their tickets are in
hand; first material is on the way there. Their focus for this DXpedition
will be the Low Bands, WARC Bands, RTTY and 6 meters (in this order). The
German team consists of: Falk/DK7YY (CW), Dietmar/DL3DXX (CW), Uwe/DL9NDS
(SSB/RTTY), Felix/DL7FER (SSB/CW) and Chris/DL5NAM (SSB/RTTY). Currently,
they have plans for 3 HF stations (with amps), 3 Quarter Wave GP for the
Low Bands, some Yagis for 10-20 meters (incl. WARC) and some wire.
However, they would like to do better and are asking the ham community
for help. Any help with used/new HF/UHF equipment is welcome, and also study
material for hams to get their license. They will leave some materials for
the national amateur radio club there. Also, they are looking for donations
from DX clubs/associatons to help reduce the high cost of transportation.
A web page will be available with a online log search thanks to DF3CB
(also a possible 24 hour internet connection maybe available to them).
Further details on pilot stations and their schedule will be forthcoming.
For questions, please contact them via E-mail at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
SOTA NEWS. Andrew, ZS1AN, reports that South Africa has been incorporated
into the "Summits on the Air" (SOTA) program effective January 1, 2003.
To celebrate, a number of South African amateurs will be operating portable
from mountain summits on January 1st. Rudi, ZS6DX, will operate from
Magalliesberg (ZS/GP-008), Andrew, ZS1AN, will be operating from Maclear's
Beacon on Table Mountain (ZS/WC-043), and it is likely that other summits
will be active as well. They can be found on or around the following
frequencies: CW: 7024, 14007, 21007 and 28007 kHz
SSB: 7066, 14160, 21160 and 28440 kHz
FM: 145.500 MHz Simplex
Please note that not all summits will be active on SSB. Summits will be
actived from 0900z until 1600z on January 1, 2003. For further information
about SOTA in South Africa, see their web site at: http://www.qsl.net/sotasa
Also, you can E-mail them at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ZK2, NIUE. Bert, PA3GIO, will be active as ZK2GI on Niue Island (pronounced
'new-ay'), IOTA OC-040, approximately from January 18-26th using his Kenwood
TS-50 with only a 100 watts and a Doublet Antenna. Activity will be on
20/17/15/12/10 meters SSB only. He hopes there will be propagation to
Europe approximately 0800-1400z peaking around 1100z. QSL (preferably)
by E-mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (No attachment),
or via the bureau to PA3GIO. Bert states, "I do not accept nor send
eQSL's (i.e. www.eQSL.cc)! I do not read my E-mail when on a DXpedition..."
Direct QSL go to: Bert vd Berg, Parklaan 38, NL-3931 KK Woudenberg,
The Netherlands, Europe.
Website: http://www.pa3gio.nl/ZK2GI/
Mirror USA: http://www.qsl.net/pa3gio/ZK2GI/
ZK3, TOKELAU ISLANDS. Atsu, 5W1SA, is currently active as ZK3SA. His
length of stay is not known. His activity over the past week has be on
40/30/20/17/15/12 meters CW, with some RTTY. QSL via JH7OHF.
ZK3, TOKELAU ISLANDS (New IOTA). Marius, IZ8DBJ, reports that he will
be heading here between February 1-8th and posssibly activate a new
IOTA. His callsign will be ZK3DJ. QSL via home callsign direct ONLY.
ZL1AMO UPDATE. Judy Roush, AA7UC, continues to update us on Ron's, ZL1AMO
condition. Ron still remains in isolation and continues to fight the ESBL
infection, slowly but surely, he continues to improve. Intravenous feeding
has been discontinued, and Ron is now eating solid food. Physically, Ron is
still weak, but he is able to communicate with his family with the use of a
mobile phone. Ron is anxious to resume his radio activities, and he
continues to ask the family if they are receiving E-mails from the amateur
radio community! Terri (Ron's daughter) has asked INDEXA to forward the
Wright family's sincerest wishes to all for a blessed Christmas and a happy,
peaceful, and prosperous new year. Judy also reports on behalf of the
International DX Association (INDEXA) a "thank you" for your tremendous
outpouring of support for Ron and his family. As of December 23rd, the
ZL1AMO Air Ambulance Fund is within 5,000 USD of reaching its goal of
20,000 USD. Funds received as of this date have been forwarded to the
air ambulance account in New Zealand, and INDEXA has covered the expenses
involved in the transfer of funds so that every penny donated has gone
directly to Ron's special account in New Zealand.
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