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Disse informationer, kan du få tilsendt direkte, således at du altid er på forkant med, hvad der sker ude i den store verden. Det du kan finde på min hjemmeside, kommer ikke op at stå på samme tid, som jeg er færdig med manuskriptet, da det ikke er mig selv, der opsummere min hjemmeside, derfor send mig din e-mail, og du vil få den lige så hurtig som 125 andre medamatører. Skulle oplysninger fra mig udeblive, kan det skyldes at der smadrede filer i min PC-er, og dette har tidligere medført, at jeres e-mail adr. er gået tabt for mig, så udeblive de, ja så sende mig en e-mail derom. Med venlig Hilsen OZ8ACJ, Thorkild Outze
50 MHz Beacon News, GB3SIX, SR9FHA. GB3SIX has now been cleared to operate from a new site at IO73sg. The original QRG of 50.020 MHz has been retained. My thanks to the group on Anglesey for their dedication in returning this much-missed beacon to service! Information received today via G3USF is that a new beacon - SR9FHA - is now operating on 50.026 MHz running 4 W to a groundplane antenna. (grid KN09)Iain, G0RDI
NEW PREFIXES (PA) ---> As of 4 August the Dutch authority has expanded the possibilities for the callsign assignment to amateur radio operators in The Netherlands. For class A (CEPT class I) licensees the follwing prefix blocks are available: PA, PB, PC, PF and PG, followed by a number in the range 0-5 or 7-9 (6 remains reserved for special event stations in all prefix blocks, PA0 only available to former PA0 callsign holders) + a 1-3 letter suffix. Class C (CEPT class II) licensees may use PE and PH, Class D (Novice) may use PD. An overview, including allocations for PI prefixes and a listing ofnew/former calls, can be found at http://www.pg7v.net/english/BEACON ---> VE1/W1BKR/B (http://www.henryisland.com) is back on the air. It is battery/solar panel powered and it is intended to run continuosly through the year. Signal reports are most welcome.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen beacons. Update.Lasse, SM0KAK, has investigated the reports of the three JW beacons the last years and found that JW7SIX has been reported only a few times compared to the years before and to the other two JW beacons. There is a problem at JW7SIX/b, temporarely QRT. (The beacon keeper LA0BY is trying to get the problem fixed soon).Please be careful when listening to and reporting the three beacons up there. The callsigns are similar and the frequencies not far away from each other.
JW5SIX, KQ26, 50.045.7 MHz.JW7SIX, JQ68, 50.047.0 MHz.JW9SIX, JQ94, 50.048.7 MHz.
3Y0/P, PETER I ISLAND. Bob Allphin/K4UEE and Ralph Fedor/K0IR are pleased to announce they have organized a DXpedition to Peter I Island (3Y0/P). The Dxpedition is scheduled to occur during the upcoming Austral summer 2004. Their 15 person team is scheduled to depart from Ushuaia, Argentina, on January 3rd, 2004, and arrive at Peter I Island on approximately January 9th (+/- weather). They will build the camp infrastructure and install all antennas before going QRV. This will be a high power DXpedition with an international team of experienced operators and multiple stations on all HF bands covering SSB, CW, and RTTY modes. The team hopes for a 3-week stay on Peter I. Weather, of course, may dictate otherwise. Additional details including QSL information, website and the team roster will be forthcoming. Several operator positions are available. Also, there are opportunities for ham or non-ham travelers to visit Peter I, the Antarctic continent, and the South Shetland Islands, returning around January 19th to Ushuaia, Argentina. For more information, contact Bob, K4UEE at: [email protected]
Jan MayenJX7SIX, IQ50, 50.079 MHz is unfortunately running QRPp due to some technical problem.
Kaldesignalproblemer?
Norway, LA7SIX/beacon.LA7SIX beacon is QRV again and has a little more power out in the antenna - 35 WBirger LA5TFA030910Sweden, SK2CP/beacon.I have received information from SM2UFH who is the beacon keeper of SK2CP on 50.052 MHz that the beacon is temporary QRT. The keying circuits is destroyed due to lightning.I will ask a friend if he can help.Lasse SM0KAK
030908Denmark, OZ7IGY/beacon.The beacon on 6m running with full strength again.
17 februar-17 feb. 2004D2563
Joao/ CT1BFL vil være stationeret i Angola de næste 2 år. Han vil sende med kaldesigalet D2J på 10 til 160 meter med CW og SSB.QSL via CT1BFL
5 marts- Angola. Joao/ CT1BFL vil opholde sig her de næste 2 år. Hans kaldesignal er D2U.
5 marts 2004D2OPDX 552
Aktiviteterne vil blive på 160 til 10 meter med CW og SSB. ’QSL via CT1BFL.
13 april 0213 april 04CN571
CN2PM er Peter. G3WQU (ex E4/G3WQU), som er stationeret i Laayoune(Vestsahara under Marokkansk Administration). Han vil blive aktiv med CW og PSK31 hovedsageligt i weekenderne, de kommende 2 år, måske mere. QSL sendes til Peter McKay, MINURSO, P.O. Box 80000, Laayoune, Western Sahara, Marocco.
24 dec. 200024 dec. 2003ZC4Cypres
Det er rapporteret at ZC4ESB, der er en klubstation, skulle være kommet i gang på alle bånd og modulations arter. Den bliver kørt af Steve/ZC4BS, Des/ZC4DW og Graham/ZC4GK
1 april 2001-1 april 2005JA
Haya, JF6WTY har været på Tanega-Shima (AS-032) siden den 1 april.Han er lære og vil blive der 4 år frem.
1/9 02 –1/9 04 FOPO576
Jean-Luc/ F5AEP, er i Fransk Polynesien, nærmere bestemt Papeete i de næste 2 år. Hans rigtige kaldesignal er ikke oplyst endnu. Over de næste 2 år, har Jean-Luc planer at aflægge andre forskellige øer et besøg, så som Marquesas og Ganbier. øen.
4/1 – 31/12-03JD1_ogAS-30609
Fukushige/ JM6DZB vil sende fra Iwo Jima (AS-030), Ogasawarw øen indtil slutningen af året 2003. Det er hans mening at sende som JM6DZB-JD1 på 80-40 og 15 meter båndene SSB, og det bliver i hans fritid. QSL via hjemme adr. eller via bureauet.
4/1 – 31/12-03ZS* 609
Medlemmer af the Vaal Triangle ARC vil sende som ZS90SAP på 80-40-20-10 og 6 meter til den 31 december, for at festligholde 90 års dage for grundlæggelsen af South African Police. QSL via bureauet, eller direkte til ZS6ZYM (Jan Swanepoel, P.O. Box 14393, Zuurfontein 1912, Syd Afrika)
17/3-2003Feb. 2004D2op603
Joao/ CT1BFL, er forventet at blive aktiv som D2U indtil februar 2004. Der har været lidt QSOer rapporteres det, men hans planlagte aktiviteter vil blive på 160 til 10 meter.QSL via CT1BFL
31/3 – 1/10YBop605*
Stan Matejicek/ OK1JR fortæller at han lige nu, har fået hans Indonesiske Radio Amatør Licens, og hans kaldesignal er YB0AJR. Han vil befinde sig på den Tjekkiske Ambassade. Det er hans mening, at sende på 160 til 6 meter, og ikke kun fra Jakarta, (YB0), men også fra andre Indonesiske øer. QSL via OK1JN, der er hans fader. Du kan finde yderligere detaljer på hans hjemmeside: http://www.ok1jr.com
¼ - 31/12HB622
Radio Amatør Klubben fra Vaud Canton, Svejs, har fået lov til at bruge det specielle kaldesignal HE2MM fra den 1 april og til 31 december.Alle QSOerne vil automatisk blive besvaret via bureauet.
27/5 2003 til27/5 2004J3
Paul, W4/G4BKI, has moved to Grenada and is now J3/G4BKI.He will be active for 1 year under that callsign until he receives his J38** callsign. His activity is mainly on 20/15 meters CW (between 2000- 2330z) right now. QSL information can be found on the Web page at: http://stcgrenada.com/amateurradio.htm
21/6 – 1/12 Dane, YI/S57CQ, one of the UN World Food Programme workers, will stay in
YI Northern Iraq for the next few months. He is active mostly during the weekends, with 100 watts into a multiband dipole. QSL via S57DX (Slavko Celarc, Ob Igriscu 8, 1360 Vrhnika, Slovenia).
1/7 – 30/10IEU-031EU-144
I8ACB, IK8OZZ, IK8VRH, IK8YTA, IZ8CGS and IZ8EBI will be using special call IR8DX between 1 July and 30 October. They plan to operate as IR8DX/P from islands located in either EU-031 and EU-144 during this time frame. QSL via IK8VRH either direct or through the bureau.
1/7 – 31/12 03VK
The Darwin Amateur Radio Club of the Northern Territory, Australia will operate special event station VI8NT to celebrate 25 years of self government from 1 July through 31 December. QSL via VK6NE.
19/7 – 31/12UA
Special station UE0JWA (http://www. amursu.ru/radio) is active through 31 December to celebrate the 145th anniversary of Blagoveshchensk, the administrative centre of Amur Region (Zone 19). QSL to Pavel Yermolaev, P.O. Box 53, Blagoveshchensk-on-Amur, 675000, Russia.
26/7 – 20031/2 – 2005SA-071
Eger, PY2EX and others will participate in the IOTA Contest as PS2I (CW and SSB) from Santo Amaro (SA-071). IOTA enthusiasts please note that credit for contacts made with this island will continue to be allowed until 1 February 2005 only. QSL via PY2BEG.
10/8 – 200310/8 - 2006YI*
Steve, OM3JW reports that his son Mike, OM2DX has obtained his personal licence (YI/OM2DX) as well as a special contest call (YI2X). He will be active (on all bands CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK 31) for the next three years from the Slovak Ambassy in Baghdad. QSL for both callsign (and for his activity as YI1BGD) via OM3JW.Ny info:YI, IRAQ. Steve, OM3JW, informs OPDX that his son Mike, OM2DX, has obtainedfrom the Iraqi PTT (thanks to Fred Matos, W3ICM) his personal callsignYI/OM2DX and the special callsign YI2X only for contests. He will be activefor the next three years from the Slovak Ambassy in Baghdad. Mike has withhim two transceivers: TS-850SAT and IC-706. Also, a power amplifier, L4B,is on the way to Baghdad. He is currently only using 100 watts and a FD4antenna. Mike has also erected a 20m high vertical for 80 and 160 metersand a 8 element LP for 20-10 meters. He will be active on CW/SSB/RTTY/PSK31on 160-6 meters. He was heard over the past week on 40/30/17 meters CWbetween 1345-1800z. QSL for both callsigns (also his activity as YI1BGD)is via his father OM3JW.
10/8 – 10/107Q Malawi
Harry, G0JMU, will once again be back in Malawi from August 10th for about 2 months as 7Q7HB. Look for him to be very active on 30 meters. QSL direct to G0IAS with return postage please.
25/8 - 2003- 25/8 – 2008ZC4
ZC4, UK SOVEREIGN BASE CYPRUS. Geoff, ZC4CW, will be active from the Eastern Sovereign Base, Cyprus, for the next few years. QSL via G3AB.
4 – 18 September9Y
Chris, DL1MGB will be active as either 9Y4/DL1MGB (especially on RTTY and the WARC bands) and 9Y4TBG in contest (during the IARU Region 1 Field Day - SSB and the WAEDC SSB) from Tobago (SA-009) on 4-18 September. QSL
9Y4TBG via DL4MDO, QSL 9Y4/DL1MGB via home call.4 – 21 September7Q
Ely, IN3VZE will be active once more as 7Q7CE from Malawi on 4-21 September. QSL direct only via home call (Ely Camin, Corso 3 Novembre 136/2, 38100 Trento - TN, Italy).
8 – 20 septemberEA6EU-004
Andy, DL8LAS reports he will be active as EA6/DL8LAS (on 10-80 metres mostly CW, RTTY and PSK) from Mallorca (EU-004) on 8-20 September.
9 – 16 Septemp.VP5*
VP5, TURKS AND CAICOS. Dennis, K7BV/1, will be operating September 9-16th from the Turks & Caicos "HAM-LET" rental QTH. Six meters will be the primary focus (including meteor scatter) with active participation in the ARRL VHF Contest, September 13-14th. There will be HF operating when the 6 meter band is closed (primarly on RTTY and CW). QSL via KU9C.Website info for VP5/K7BV is: http://www.qth.com/k7bv/TURKS
Mere info:
Turks & Caicos Is., VP5/K7BV. Update.I have added a 6m -43 feet boom M2 'NAN antenna to the VP5 hardware so that I can do horiz moonset/moonrise EME as well.73 Dennis K7BV/1.From Dennis' excellent page at http://www.qth.com/k7bv I have made this excerpt:
Dennis K7BV will be operating September 9 - 16, 2003 from the Turks & Caicos Islands VP5JM Rental "Ham-let" Vacation QTH. Grid - FL31
Make your 2M-6M M/S, EME and VHF Contest skeds via [email protected] now, please. M2 Antennas has furnished a 7el 43'boom 6m antenna that will help complete those tough M/S and EME QSOs.
Operating will focus on 6 meters (including meteor scatter) with active participation in the ARRL VHF Contest September 13-14 There will be 2 meter activity thanks to who provided an IC-910H transceiver for the DXpedition
HF operating when the 6 meter band is closed will be primarly on RTTY and CW
OPERATING FREQUENCIES CQ beacon - 50.106 MHz CQ beacon - 144.200 MHz / QSY to 144.180 if band opens
EQUIPMENT
IC-756 PROII 2m/UHF IC-910H KW for HF and 6m Mod 1000 HF+6 Antennas: Tribander, wires ++ VHF - 2M - 13B2, 6M NAN 7e l'43 boom
The VP5 QTH has internet access so Dennis will frequently check [email protected] for sked request email. He will also appear on the Ping Jockey meteor scatter sked coordination website as frequently as possible.
If you are interested in operating from this fabulous Providenciales QTH, contact Jody VP5JM at 649-946-4436 or Box 694800, Miami, Florida 33269 E-mail: [email protected]
QSL Information Steve KU9C has agreed to serve as the QSL Manager for all VP5/K7BV QSOs. A self addressed, return envelope with postage costs covered is requested.
Steve Wheatley KU9C PO Box 31 Morristown NJ 07963-0031
9 – 16 SeptemberBV9-pr
The planned operation from Pratas Island is scheduled to take place on 9-16 October. If interested in participating in this all-band CW, SSB and RTTY activity, please contact Paul Pai, BV4FH ([email protected]). The web page has been updated at http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~iota/newpage64.htmNy info:
11-25 septem.EU-174
Michael/ DF3IS vil blive aktiv som SV8-DF3IS, og det bliver fra Thasos Island., i tidsrummet 11 til 25 september. Aktiviteterne vil blive med CW og SSB.QSL skal gå til deres hjemmekaldesignaler, og vil ikke tilsendt QSL via E-QSL.
13 – 19 SeptemberI
Paolo, IK5ZTT reports he will be active as IG9/IK5ZTT from Lampedusa (AF-019, IIA AG-001) on 13-19 September. Look for him on or around 7070, 14270, and 21270 kHz.
13 – 25 Septem.JA
Look for JN4RDX/4 to be active (on 20, 30 and 40 metres SSB and CW) from Yashiro Island (AS-117, JIIA AS-117-118) until 25 September.QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
13 – 27 Septem.5R8AF-013AF-090
5R8, MADAGASCAR (*). Phil Whitchurch, G3SWH, and his wife were expected to arrive in Madagascar on September 13th. They will be travelling extensively on the mainland (IOTA AF-013) until the 22nd, where they will then fly to Ile Sainte Marie (IOTA AF-090) and relax for a few days until the 27th. Phil hopes to activate his 5R8HA callsign from the
mainland whenever he can and will use 5R8HA/P from AF-090, where he should be more active. Activity will be CW only on all bands 40-10 meters. Please remember that this will be a "holiday" type operation, not a DXpedition. QSL via G3SWH.
13 – 27 September.S7AF-024
John, G4IRN will be active as S79IRN from the Seychelles (AF-024) on 13-16 and 23-27 September, before and after his activity from Mayotte (see FH above). He will operate mainly CW on 10-40 metres and will run 100 watts into a vertical antenna. QSL via home call.
13-27 Septem.IS0EU-024*
Giovanni, IZ2DPX will be active (mainly on 2 and 6 metres) as IS0/IZ2DPX/P from Stintino (EU-024, IIA SD-001) on 13-17 and 24-27 September. Between 17 and 24 September he will operate on HF as IM0/IZ2DPX/P from Maddalena Island (EU-041, IIA SS-001). QSL via home call.
13 – 28 Septem.J5*
Miguel, EA5IK will be working in Guinea Bissau for two weeks starting on 13 September. He plans to operate in his spare time (licence to be collected upon arrival) on 80-6 metres using wire antennas.
14 – 20 SeptemberFKOC-033
Masa, JF1UIO will be active (on 10, 12, 15, 17 and 40 metres SSB and CW) as FK/JF1UIO from Lifou Island (OC-033) on 14-20 September. QSL via home call.
14/9 – 5/107Q
Bill, KC4D will be spending three weeks on a missionary trip in Malawi starting on 14 September. He plans to operate mainly CW as either 7Q7WW (QSL direct via home call) and/or 7Q7TX during his evenings and mornings hours.
15 – 17 Septem.KH0
KH0, MARIANA ISLANDS. Yuki, JA1OGX, will be active as KH0S from Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, now through September 17th. Activity will be CW/SSB on 40/20/17/15/10 meters. QSL direct to his home address below or the JARL bureau. His direct address is: Yuki Tanabe, 1-28-32, Kamitakaido, Suginami, Tokyo 168-0074, JAPAN.
15 – 17 Septem.4S7AS-003*
4S7, SRI LANKA. Look for the following operators (with callsigns) to be active until September 18th on 160-6 meters including the WARC bands on all modes. QSL via their home callsign by the bureau or direct via the address on QRZ.com. Operators expected to be active from AS-003 are:JA3HXJ---4S7YHG Yshihiko Hasegawa JA3ARJ---4S7ARG Tatsuo OkushiJA3CHS---4S7CHG Sadao Konagai JH3LSS---4S7LSG Kunio MiyagawaJH3FAR---4S7FAG Nobuko Hasegawa JG3JKG---4S7JKG Tadaaki TanigawaJH3GXF---4S7GXG Satoshi Abiko 7J3AOZ---4S7AQG Hiroshi ShiraharaJQ3DUE---4S7DUG Masahiko Ikeda JN4QIN---4S7QIG Misaki ShiraharaJM3INF---4S7YJG Hikari Sakamoto JR3OCS---4S7OCG Fumie MiyamotoJA3ART---4S7GGG Kazuo Ebihara JA5FDI---4S7FDG Takuo OmuraJR3QHQ---4S7QHG Toru Tanaka JA3AVO---4S7**G Masumi NakadeJA3UJR---4S7UJG Tsuguya Nakasako JH3PBL---4S7**G Horoko NakadeJA3DBD---4S7DBG Soichi Mitamoto JI3DST---4S7**G Takeshi Funaki
15 – 18 Septem. (*) Look for Paolo to be active as IL7/IZ8FDH (a member of
IL7EU-050*
Vesuvio DX team) from San Domino Island (IIA FG-001) between now and September 18th. Activity will be on HF and 6 metersbands. QSL via the bureau or to: Paolo Capobianco,V. Enrico Cocchia 26, 80124 Napoli. For log info visit theWeb page at: http://www.gruppomediterraneo.net/info_next.htm
15 – 19 Septem.SV
Look for special call SX8PLH to be aired from Passas Lighthouse (WLA LH-0130, ARLHS GRE-104) between 15 and 19 September. QSL via SV8DTD.
15 – 23 Septem.9L1
9L1, SIERRA LEONE (*). Jerry, K4ZIN, informs OPDX that he expects to reactivate his 9L1JT callsign during his next trip to Freetown, Sierra Leone, September 15-23rd. Activity will be primarily CW, 40-10 meters. QSL via K4ZIN (Address via QRZ.com).
15 – 25 Septem.EU-174
Michael, DF3IS, plans to be active from Thassos Island located in the Aegean Sea, in the north part of Greece, now through September 25th. Activity will be on 40-10 meters, SSB and CW.QSL via his home callsign (no e-QSL's).
15 – 26 September*
030907Nauru, C21SIX.C21SIX will be active on Nauru from September 15 to September 26. QSL to VK4AAR, Direct ONLY. (SMIRK)
15 – 26 Septem.IH9AF-018
Dario, IK4MED, will be active from Pantelleria Island asIH9/IK4MED now through September 26th. Activity will be mainly on CW on HF, 80-10 meters and both CW/SSB. Also, satellite AO-40. QSL via his home callsign through thebureau or direct
15 – 29 Septem.SV5EU-001
Look for SV5/ON4BB, SV5/ON5JE and SV5/ON5KH to be active on 10-20 metres from Kos Island, Dodecanese (EU-001) on 15-29 September. QSL via home calls.
15/9 – 7/10EU-006 (*) Christian, DL6KAC, will be on holiday on Mallorca Island
(DIE: E-021) from now until October 7th. Activity will be on 40-10 meters (maybe 80m), mainly on SSB, but a CW Key is available. QSL via the DARC Bureau or direct (QRZ.com).
16 – 22 SeptemberJWEU-026
LA7QI and LA8AW will operate as JW7QI and JW8AW from Spitsbergen (EU-026) on 16-22 September. They will participate in the SAC CW as JW8D. QSL JW7QI and JW8D via LA7QI, QSL JW8AW via LA8AW, bureau or direct.
16 – 22 SeptemberJW
JW, SVALBARD. Operators LA7QI and LA8AW will operate from Spitsbergen as JW7QI and JW8AW, respectively, from September 16-22nd. Also, look for them to be in the SAC CW Contest as JW8D. QSLs for JW7QI and JW8D are via LA7QI and JW8AW via LA8AW, bureau or direct. Remember, that SASE requires 2 USD or 1 IRC (new).
16 – 23 John, G4IRN will be active as FH/G4IRN from Mayotte on 16-23 September. He
SeptemberFH
will operate mainly CW on 10-40 metres and will run 100 watts into a vertical antenna. QSL via home call.
16-27 SeptemFHMayotteeAF-024AF-027
FH, MAYOTTEE. John Warburton, G4IRN, will be active as FH/G4IRN from Mayotte Island (AF-027), September 16-23rd. Activity will be on 40-10 meters mainly on CW using only 100 watts into a vertical antenna. QSL via G4IRNMere info:INDIAN OCEAN OPERATION. John Warburton, G4IRN that he will be active as follows: Seychelles (S7) – (AF-024) from September 13-16th. Mayotte (FH) -- (AF-027) signing FH/G4IRN from September 16-23rd. Seychelles (S7) – (AF-024) from September 23-27th.All operations will be mainly CW with 100 watts, on 40-10 meters, into a vertical antenna. QSL via G4IRN (See QRZ.com for details
17 – 23 Septem.VE*
Yoshiro, N1VF will be active as VE2/N1VF from Orleans Island (NA-128) on 17-19 September and as VY2/N1VF from Prince Edward Island (NA-029) on 20-23 September. He plans to operate on 40-6 metres SSB and CW. QSL via bureau to home call or direct to Yoshiro Nishimura, Takemidai 4-2-6, Suita City, Osaka 565-0863, Japan.
18 – 21 Septem.ZK1_scOC-083
Allen, K6USN will be active (on 10-40 metres SSB and CW) as ZK1USN from the South Cook Islands, namely Rarotonga (OC-013) on 18-21 September and then Aitutaki Island (OC-083) for nine days. QSL via K6USN.
18/9 – 3/10FO/A AUSTRAL ISLANDSOC-152*
FO/A, AUSTRAL ISLANDS. Richard/DJ4OI, Andy/DL3GA, Markus/DL1IAN and Joachim/DF6IC plan to be active from Tubuai, Autral Islands (OC-152), from September 18th to October 3rd. They plan to have two stations with beams and linears and be active on 80-6 meters, including the WARC bands on SSB, CW, RTTY and possibly the other digital modes. Their callsigns will probably be FO/homecall/A. QSL via homecall, bureau cards are welcome.
18/9 – 3/10FO_ausOC-152*
Richard/DJ4OI, Andy/DL3GA, Markus/DL1IAN and Joachim/DF6IC plan to operate, possibly as FO/homecall/A, from Tubuai (OC-152), Austral Islands from 18 September to 3 October. They will have two stations with beams and linear amplifiers and will operate on 80-6 metres, SSB, CW, RTTY and probably other digital modes. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau.
19 – 21 Septem.9A5EU-136
Look for Ron, 9A5JR/p, and Vlado, 9A2V/p, to activate the Island of Ilovik (CI-029) on September 19-20th and the islet/LH of Grujica (CI-026) on September 20-21st. The lighthouse of Grujica is on the Admiralty list of lights (by The UK Hydrographic Office) under LH-number E3044.
19 – 26 Septem.OJ0EU-053
The QLF DX Team (LA5UKA, LA6MP, LA8AJA, LA8SDA and LA9VDA) will operate as OJ0LA from Market Reef (EU-053, ARLHS MAR-001, WLH 0542) on 19-26 September. They will be
joined by OH0RJ (OJ0RJ). Look for activity on all bands CW, SSB and RTTY. The group will pay special attention to North America and Japan and will participate in the SAC CW with one station. QSL OJ0LA via LA9VDA, QSL OJ0RJ direct only to OH0RJ. The web page for the operation is at http://www.qsl.net/la8aja/oj0la/
20 – 21 SeptemberI
IO1DCI will be the call of the special station to be activated during the 2nd DCI (Italian Castles Award, http://www.dcia.it) Meeting organized by ARI Mondovi’ on 20-21 September.
20 – 21 Septem.OH0
Look for Tomi, OH6EI to participate in the both the Scandinavian Activity Contests (20-21 September CW and 27-28 September SSB) as OH0Z from the Aland Islands. QSL via OH5DX, web page at http://www.qsl.net/oh0z
20 – 22 Septem.KH0*
Kuro, JH0MGJ will operate /on 160-6 metres SSB and CW) as AL5A/NH0 from Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (OC-086) on 20-22 September.He might also be active as KG6SA on RTTY and SSTV. QSL via home call.
20 – 27 SeptemberCT3
Braga/CT3HU, Helder/CT3HQ, Xavier/CT3JK and Jose/CT3MD will operate as CS9C from Porto Santo (AF-014) on 20-27 September. QSL via CT3MD,direct or bureau.
20 – 27 Septem.EU-011
Members of TADARC (Taunton & District Amateur Radio Club) will be activating St. Mary's Island, Isles of Scilly, with the special event callsign GB0SM. Activity will be from September 20-27th, on 160-10 meters, CW and SSB. QSL via the Bureau or direct to G0PSE: Tom Taylor, 19 Derwent Grove, Taunton, Somerset TA1 2NJ, England.
23/9 – 9/10FG
EB2DTP, EA2RU and EA2RY will be active as FG/homecall from Guadeloupe (NA-102) from 23 September to 9 October. They will operate SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV and will participate in the CQ WW DX RTTY Contest. QSL via EA2RY.
25 – 29 Septem.VKOC-228
VI5BR is the call sign to be used during the 25-29 September operation from the Baudin Rocks/Godfrey Islands (OC-228) QSL via VK3QI direct or through the VK3 QSL bureau.
25 – 30 Septem.KH6
KH6, HAWAII (*). Shunichiro, JH7IMX, will be on holiday in Honolulu between September 25-30th and active as K7WD/KH6. He will also be active in the CQ/RJ Worldwide DX RTTY Contest (September 27-28th). QSL via JH7IMX.
26/9 – 4/10VP5NA-003
VP5, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. Dave, AH6HY, will be active as VP5/AH6HY from Grand Turk Island (NA-003), September 26th through October 4th. His activity will be on 40-10 meters SSB only. QSL via AH6HY. His Web site is at: http://www.qsl.net/ah6hy/
27-28September
CQ/RJ Worldwide DX RTTY Contest (September 27-28th) Multi-Op
27 September Larry, K2KGB will operate special event station K2K on 27
W September (13-24 UTC) for the International SAR (Search & Rescue) Radio Day.QSL direct to K2KGB (Larry R. Cohen, 15 Canterbury Drive,
Coram, NY 11727-2307, USA)27-28 SeptemIGAF019
Fabio/IT9GSF and a team of operators will activate Lampedusa Island as IG9A during a few upcoming contests. Look for future activity as scheduled: CQ/RJ Worldwide DX RTTY Contest (September 27-28th) Multi-Op
27 – 28 Septem.OH0
Jukka, OH6LI will participate in the Scandinavian Activity Contest SSB (27-28 September) as OH0V on 15 metres. QSL via OH6LI.
27 – 28 SeptemberSV5
SV5, DODECANESE. Uli, DJ9XB, will be active as J45XB in the CQ/RJ WorldwideDX RTTY Contest (September 27-28th) as a Single-Op/Single Band (15m) entry. QSL via DJ9XB.
27/9 – 10/103C0AF-039*
Franz/DJ9ZB, Elmo/EA5BYP, Victor/EA5FO and Vicente/EA5YN will be active from Annobon Island (AF-039) in October. Full details are expected in due course. QSL via DJ9ZB.Ny info:Franz/DJ9ZB (3C0F), Elmo/EA5BYP (3C0A), Victor/EA5FO (3C0R) andVicente/EA5YN (3C0V) will be active from Annobon Island between 27 September and 10 October. Theirs will be an all modes/all bands operation on 6-160 metres CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK with some SSTV some SSTV as well. Hopefully they will have at least two stations on the air 24 hours a day. Donations are gratefully accepted and can be sent to DX Club Tabarca Island, P.O. Box 3097, 03080 Alicante, Spain. QSL via DJ9ZB.
Ny Info: 3C0, ANNOBON ISLAND (Update). Operators Franz/DJ9ZB/3C0F, Elmo/EA5BYP/3C0A, Victor/EA5FO/3C0R and Vicente/EA5YN/3C0V will be active from Annobon Island, between September 27th and October 10th. Activity will be on all modes/bands CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK, some SSTV and 160-6 meters. They hopeto have at least two stations on the air 24 hours a day. Mounting this Dxpedition Dxpedition is an expensive operation for operators.Any donations to helpthe operators, as small as it may be, will be gratefully appreciated and can be sent via the DX Club Tabarca Island, c/o President Elmo EA5BYP, P.O. Box 3097, 03080 Alicante, Spain. E-mail is: [email protected] additional donations included with your QSL card requests will be much appreciated. They would like to say thanks in advance. QSL via DJ9ZB.
30/9 – 3/10FOOC-???
Here are some details of the forthcoming IOTA expedition to Maria (OC-???) and Hereheretue (OC-052) islands [425DXN 629]. Depending on weather and local conditions,
OC-052 Nando/IT9YRE, Claudio/I1SNW and Alfio/IT9EJW plan to operate from Maria Island (Austral Islands) between 30 September and 3 October; then they expect to be active from Hereheretue (French Polynesia) starting around 13 (local time) on 9 October for two days. From both the islands they will operate SSB (FO/IT9YRE and FO/I1SNW) and CW (FO/IT9EJW) for as many hours as possible, hopefully around the clock. Contributions will be gratefully accepted along with direct QSL requests. QSL via home calls.
30/9 – 17/10XZ*
DL7BO, DL7UFR, DL7DF, DL7KL, DJ6TF, DK1BT and DL4WK plan to be active as XZ7A from Myanmar between 30 September and 17 October. They will have four stations at two different operating places,one in the capital city and the other at the seaside. Activity will take place on 160-6 metres (with an emphasis on the low bands) CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. News, online logs and pictures will be available at http://www.qsl.net/dl7df/ during the Dxpedition.
1 – 7 OktoberT88 & V63
PACIFIC OPERATION (T88 and V63) (*). Look for Jim/W7UG and Tom/K7ZZ to be active from the Pacific at the beginning of October. Their activity will start off from Palau using the callsign T88ZX starting about October 1st and be there for one week. They will then move to Yap Island, Micronesia, using the callsign V63ZT. Activity again will be for one week. Operations will be CW/SSB on 80-10 meters. If there is enough interest in RTTY, they may be active. There will be an emphasis on the WARC bands as long as there is activity. Also, look for them to be active on CW 24 kHz up from the bottom of the band. They will also listen up for the new DXers who might need it. They will also run split in the General portion of the band for SSB. Tom states, "Although we'll be barefoot, we're going to be on the beach and will have a two element vertical dipole array for 20-10 and a single vertical for 80-30." QSL via K7ZZ, CBA and can be found at QRZ.com.
1 – 31 OktoberI
Italy, I2ADN/IG9, grid JM65.I am on Lampedusa island, loc. JM65, all October. Rig Yaesu FT847 with power from 5 x 50 watts solar panels, 400 A7h batteries, and home made 2 x 3 el. Yagi.73 Angelo I2ADN.
2 – 5 OktoberHLAS-168
A group of operators from the Korea DX Club and the Seorak DX Club will operate (on 10-80 metres CW, SSB and RTTY) as DS0DX/2 from Cho Island (AS-168) on 2-5 October. QSL via HL1XP.
2 – 14 OktoberEA8AF-004
EA8, CANARY ISLANDS. Frank, DH5JG, will be operating as EA8/DH5JG from the Island of La Palma (IOTA AF-004, DIE-013), Canary Islands, October 2-14th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters (including WARC) especially on CW with some
SSB. QSL via bureau to home call.
3 – 17 OktoberTA
Ferdy, HB9DSP will operate as TA4/HB9DSP from Antalya, Turkey on 3-17 October. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. His web site at http://www.gtoevolution.ch/hb9dsp
4 – 12 OktoberNP2
NP2, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (*). The Wireless Association of South Hills will be active as NP2SH from St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands from October 4-12th, 2003. The DXpedition team will be on the air during the California QSO party on October 4-5th and the Pennsylvania QSO Party on October 11-12th. Join them during the PA contest for an opportunity to snag the rare VI section during this fun and friendly contest! In addition, St. John is also listed on the RSGB's IOTA "Most Wanted" list (NA-106) and is in grid square FK-77. In between the contests, the NP2SH team will be running both SSB and CW stations on all bands 80-10 meters as band and weather conditions permit. QSL with SASE via N3ZNI. For more infor, contact them at: [email protected] visit the Web page at: http://www.w3srl.com
4 – 23 OktoberVK9OC-002
VK9 TOUR - Gerd/DJ5IW, Hartmut/DM5TI, Tom/DL2RMC and Andy/DL8LAS will be active as VK9XW from Christmas Island (OC-002) on 4-11 October and as VK9CDfrom Cocos-Keeling (OC-003) on 11-23 October. They will have three stations with amplifiers, beams and verticals and will operate on all bands and modes. The web site for the expedition is at http://www.qsl.net/vk9xt
4 – 25 OktoberVK9*
Christmas Island/Cocos-Keeling, VK9X&C.A group of German Dxers plan to be QRV from two Australian islands in the Indian Ocean during a good portion of October. They plan to start off on Christmas Island from October 4 to 25. They, but maybe not all, will also operate from Cocos-Keeling from October 9 to 19. Team members include: DJ5IW/VK9XW, Gerd; DM5TI/VK9XT/VK9CT, Hari; DL2RMC/VK9XM, Tom; and DL8LAS/VK9XA/VK9CD, Andy. Look for activity on 6 through 160 meters on all modes, including AO40 Satellite operation. They will be taking 160 kg of equipment, which will consist of 3 complete HF stations, beams, verticals and a dish. QSL all via DL2RMC, Thomas Hitzner, Anton-Moosmueller-Str. 1, D-84571 Reischach, Germany. The team has a Web site at http://www.qsl.net/vk9xt which should include on-line logs. (SMIRK)
5 Oktober EDR´s BulletinKl.12,10 på 3,700 Mhz +- QRM
5 – 10 OktoberDLEU-047
Juergen, DJ7JB will operate (on 10-160 metres SSB) as DJ7JB/p from Borkum Island (EU-047) on 5-10 October.
7 – 12 Oktober4M
4M, VENEZUELA (Special Event) (*). Alexis, YV5SSB, coordinator of a special DXpedition to San Fernardo de Apure (ITU 12, CQ 09, FJ67) to take place October 7-12th, states to look for 4M9YY to be active to celebrate being on the air for 13 years. Activity will be on all bands and modes, including the satellites. Check out their Web page at:
http://www.4m9yy.com.ve9 – 16 OktoberBQ9P*
BQ9P, PRATAS ISLAND. Word out of Japan is that the BQ9P operation will have/use SSTV on this trip. According to their Web page, concentration will be on SSTV and the WARC bands. The Dxpedition team still needs landing permission, but they say this should not be a problem. This operation is scheduled to take place October 9-16th. Activity will also be on CW/SSB/RTTY and on 160-6 meters. Operators listed so far are: BV3BW, BV3FG, BV4FH, DL3DXX, DK7YY, JI6KVR, OE1WHC, UA3VCS and ZL4PO.Remember their Web is at: http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~iota/newpage64.htm
10 – 12 OktoberYBOC-075
Special call YE32OB will be aired (on 10, 15 and 20 metres SSB, CW and digital modes) from Batam Island (OC-075) on 10-12 October during the Ham Festival held by the local ORARI branch and to celebrate the 32th anniversary of "Otorita Batam"(http://www.batam.go.id). QSL direct via IZ8CCW. Those who work YE32OB on three bands or three modes are entitled to have a souvenir from Otorita Batam. Inquiries should be directed to Adhi Bimbo, YC3MM ([email protected]).
11 – 12 oktoberHS
The Chumporn Amateuur Radio Society (HS8AC) will demonstrate amateur radio operations during the 160th Langsuan traditional long boat racing on 11-12 October. Look for HS8AC/P on 40, 20,15 and 10 metres (80 and 160m are possible) CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK-31 and SSTV. QSL via E21EIC.
11-12 oktober8CO614
De 9 følgende stationer, vil være aktive på alle bånd og modes, ved de Federacion de Radioaficionados de Cuba (FRC), for at festligholde 150 års dagen for tilblivelsen af Cubas nationale helt Jose Marti:CO0J 8-9 Februar, CO0A 12-13 Juli, CO0O 8-9 Marts CO0R 9-10 AugustCO0S 11-13 April, CO0T 13-14 September, CO0E 10-11 Maj, CO0M 11-12 Oktober CO0M 14-15 Juni, Alle QSO-erne vil blive sendt via bureauet.Et specielt AWAR vil blive brugt, til dem der køre alle 9 stationer
11 – 14 OktoberSA-040
Operators Pablo/HK8RQS, Victor/HK8JEH and Albaro/HK8HIX will be active from Morro Island, October 11-14th.Ny info: FALSE INFORMATION RECEIVED. OPDX received some false information last week (for OPDX. 615). Operators Pablo/HK8RQS, Victor/HK8JEH and Albaro/HK8HIX are NOT going to Morro Island, October 11-14th.Also, Morro Island is actually SA-081, not SA-040.
11 – 23 Oktober*
VK9C, COCOS-KEELING ISLANDS. Operators Gerhard/DJ5IW, Thomas/DL2RMC, Hartmut/DM5TI and Andree/DL8LAS will be active as VK9CT and VK9D from here October 11-23rd. Activity
will be on all modes, 160-6 meters with a focus on the lower and the WARC bands, including operations on AO-40. They will have 3 stations on. QSL via DL2RMC.
12 – 17 OktoberHB0
HB0, LIECHTENSTEIN (*). Pierre, HB9QQ, will once again be here as HB0/HB9QQ starting October 12th for a few days, if weather and snow permit. His activity will be mainly on 160 meters. His QTH is at an elevation 2200m. He will be using a dipole at a height of 23m and with 500W. QSL via HB9QQ. George, W5VU, reports, "I worked him very easily on 160m on August 10, 2003, when he was only running 100W."
12/10 – 9/11VK9C-VK9XOC-003
Cocos-Keeling og Christmas Islands. Tre af de YL-er som sendte som VK9YL og ZK1XYL sidste år, nemlig Gwen/ VK3DYL, June/ VK4SJ og Elizabeth/ VE7YL (CW), vil være aktive fra Cocos Keeling Island (OC-003) fra den 12-25 oktober, og fra Chrismas Island (OC-002), fra den 26 oktober til den 9 november. Aktiviteterne vil blive på 80 til 10 meter, med SSB og CW og lidt RTTY eller PSK. Deres kaldesignal og detaljer QSL informationer vil blive annonceret senere af QSL manager VK3DYL.
13 – 27 OktoberVK9
VK9 TOUR - Gwen, VK3DYL and other YL operators will be active as VK9XYL from Christmas Island on 13-27 October and as VK9CYL Cocos Keeling from 27 October to 10 November. More details will follow in due course. QSL via VK3DYL
13/10 – 10/11VK9CVK9X
VK9C & VK9X, COCOS KEELING AND CHRISTMAS ISLANDS (Update). Gwen Tilson, VK3DYL, informs OPDX that due to circumstances beyond their control (world conditions, flight schedule cancellations etc.), the Yls going to VK9C and VK9X later this year have had to change their itinerary. They will now operate from Christmas Island as VK9XYL, October 13-27th, and from Cocos Keeling as VK9CYL, October 27th-November 10th. VK3DYL still remains as QSL Manager – more details later.
15 – 30 oktoberKH7K*
Kimo Chun, KH7U along with Pat Guerin, NH6UY are organizing a Dxpedition to Kure Atoll for the latter half of October. An experienced team of 12-15 operators is expected to be on the air for about ten days, CQ WW SSB Contest included. They plan to have 4-6 stations (plus 6 metres) and to operate CW, SSB and RTTY with special emphasis on Europe. Further information is expected in due course.Ny infu:KH7K, KURE ATOLL. Kimo Chun, KH7U, has informed OPDX that he is organizinga Dxpedition to Kure Atoll. He states, “Kure is in demand within the top 20 or so around the world and even as high as number 2 in Europe by some accounts. We hope to provide many QSOs and cards to as many people as possible with special emphasis on Europe as they have the highest need.We are hoping to be on the air for two full weekends (in EU) and the intervening week. If possible, we will end with participation in the CQWW-SSB contest. Operation on other modes and bands during the contest is intended.” Here are some of the details:
Team Leaders: Kimo Chun, KH7U, and Pat Guerin, NH6UY. Experienced operators – many from Kingman K5K trip. Tentative operating period: Latter half of October 2003. With attempt at participation in CQWW-SSB. Team size: Between 12 and 15. Stations: 4 to 6 plus 6m. Most with linears. Icom will be providing equipment. Antennas: Force 12 Vertical Dipole Arrays; HF Yagis; 2 Titanex V-160E Verticals; M2 6M Yagi. Modes: CW/SSB/RTTY. Other modes under consideration. Satellite: Under consideration. Transportation: Air and Boat (still in negotiations). QSL: A manager will be announced. Web Page: Will announce if they have one. They will not likely have “on-line” logs. Target: The emphasis will be Europe but they will be working the world. Call Sign: To be determined.
16 – 26 OktoberPJ4*
PJ4, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES. Chris/DL5NAM, Uwe/DL9NDS and Klaus/DL7NFK will be active as P4/homecall from Bonaire Island (SA-006), October 16-26th. Activity will be on 80-6 meters CW/SSB/RTTY. QSL via their home callsign. They also plan to be active in the CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) with a contest callsign. For more information, visit their Web page at: http://www.dxpeditions.dl9nds.de
17 – 19 OktoberV73
Operators V73T and V73B on Kwajalein are expected to activate a new IOTA as V73T from Taongi, Monday, August 18th. The boat ride there is over 36 hours.
17 – 19 Oktober3G2SA-086*
The Atacama Desert DX group (Operators XQ1IDM, XQ4ZW, CE1URH, CE1RQB, CE1VBH, CE1FLS, CA2WUI, CD0906 and CE6TBN) will be on the air as 3G2D from Damas Island (DICE ICE-201), October 17th, 18th and 19th. Activity be on 160-6 meters on CW, SSB and RTTY/PSK. They will have 3 stations running 24 hours daily like their 3G1P Dxpedition. There will be plently of CW.QSL Manager is XQ1IDM.Ny info:The web site for the 17-19 October operation from Damas Island (SA-086) [425DXN 641] is at http://www.qsl.net/3g2d/
17/10 – 1/11CEO-ei*
Look for CE0Y/SP9PT and CE0Y/SP9EVP to operate from Easter Island (SA-001) from 17 October to 1 November. They will be active on 80-6 metres CW, maybe with some PSK, RTTY and SSTV. On 1-8 November they expect to sign CE3/SP9PT/m and CE3/SP9EVP/m while visiting the Atacama Desert. QSL via home calls.
18-26 oktoberIHAF-018
Giuseppe/ IT9BLB og et International team vil være 16ctive fra Pentelleria Island, og det bliver som IH9P i CQ WW DX SSB Contesten, som Multi-Multi deltagelse.QSL via KR7X
op603Ny info.Operationen Giuseppe ”JOE”, IT9BLB, oplyser at han og det internationale team vil være aktive fra Pantelleria Island (CQ Zone 33, IIA TP-01 og WAIP TP), og det bliver som IH9P under CQ WW DX Contesten, og det bliver som Multi/Multi deltagere. Teamet vil som sædvanlig være der 8 dage før SSB Contesten, hvor de vil sende, når tiden tillader dette. Før selve testen, vil de være på alle HF-båndene og ligeledes på WARC-båndene, og det bliver med CW og RTTY. QSL via KR7X. Der vil komme yderligere informationer, jo nærmere teste.Prøv at se på deres hjemmeside: http://www.ih9p.com
18 – 26 OktoberV4NA-104
V4, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS. Joe, VE3BW, will be active as V47CA from St.Kitts (NA-104) between October 18-26th. His activity will include anentry in the CQWW SSB Contest (Oct 25-26th). QSL via VE3BW, using theaddress on QRZ.com.
19/10 – 1/11V2
Doug/W3CF, Jay/WX0B, Sharon/N5CK, Irwin/KD3TB, Andy/KD3RF, Thomas/DL2BO and Zig/KM9M will activate the Royal Antiguan Radio Club Station, V26DX, for the CQ WW DX SSB Contest (Multi-Two Low Power). A "Top Gun" plaque will be given to the first single operator station to work them on 6 bands; "Top Gun" T-shirts will be awarded to the next nine fastest 6 band single operator QSOs. Operations will begin on 19 October until 1 November. Before and after the contest look for activity on 6 metres and the WAC bands.QSL V26DX via KU9C (direct or bureau); QSL individual calls via operator's instructions.
20-28 oktober5JONA-033op606
Der vil komme 8 radioamatører, fra Florida DXpedition Group, til San Andres Island (NA-033) fra den 20 til 28 oktober. det er deres mening at sende med 4 til 5 stationer, både før og efter CQ WW Contesten, og kaldesignalet bliver 5J0X. skulle du være interesseret, og være med, ja så kan du kontakte Bill Gallier, FDXPG, 2694 North Gamel ave, Middelburg, FL. 32068. Du er velkomme til, til at se på deres hjemmesider: http://www.geocities.com/hk02003 ell. http://www.geocities.com/w4wx1/upcoming
20 – 28 OktoberPZ*
PZ, SURINAME. Three members of the Magnolia DX Association (MDXA) will beteaming up with PZ5RA to sponsor a major operation from here between October 20-28th. They will have two full HF stations, complete with beams and amplifiers and will be on all bands 160-10 meters. The team will also participate in the 2003 CQWW SSB Contest as PZ5A and as a Multi-2 entry.This is a first ever 2x1 PZ special callsign for a contest operation.Individual team members will sign PZ5CQ (KD5CQT), PZ5FF (K2FF) and PZ5UE (W5UE) before and after the contest. QSL PZ5A via W5UE. QSL PZ5CQ, PZ5FF and PZ5UE pre/post contest activity to the individual's home callsign.For updated details, watch MDXA's Web page at: http://www.mdxa.org/pz_2003.html
Ny info:KD5CQT (PZ5CQ), K2FF (PZ5FF) and W5UE (PZ5UE), from the Magnolia DX Association, will operate on 6-160 metres CW, SSB and RTTY from the QTH of Ramon, PZ5RA on 20-28 October. They will participate in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest as PZ5A (Multi Two), the first ever 2x1 callsign issued in Suriname. QSL PZ5A viaW5UE, others via home calls. Floyd, N5FG ([email protected]) will be the pilot for theproject; up-to-date information will be postedon the PZ5A web site linked to the MDXA home page (http://www.mdxa.org).
20 – 28 OktoberPZ*
Suriname, PZ5CQ, PZ5FF, PZ5UE.KD5CQT (PZ5CQ), K2FF (PZ5FF) and W5UE (PZ5UE), from the Magnolia DX Association, will operate on 6-160 metres CW, SSB and RTTY from the QTH of Ramon, PZ5RA on 20-28 October. They will participate in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest as PZ5A (Multi Two), the first ever 2x1 callsign issued in Suriname. QSL PZ5A via W5UE, others via home calls. Floyd, N5FG ([email protected]) will be the pilot for the project; up-to-date information will be posted on the PZ5A web site linked to the MDXA home page (http://www.mdxa.org).
20 – 29 OktoberZK1
ZK1, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS. Dave/W6AQ and Don/K6IPV are going on the road again. Don states, “This time, we’ll stay away from the CW, which neither of us has a great familiarity with, and will travel to the South Cook Islands for the CQ WW SSB Contest the end of October.” Don also states,“Licenses have been applied for and a decision is about to be made as to just which delightful place we will stay, but we know it will be next door to Victor, ZK1CG/ZK1USA, who has been a tremendous help in coordinatingour trip and promises to help whenever he can. We believe that help will probably be in the form of constructive criticism and the supply of tools and duct tape when necessary. We plan to arrive on Rarotonga the evening, local time, of October 20th and will be leaving on October 29th. We anticipate antennas for all HF bands, 160 through 10 meters, and will attempt to get in a little bit of CW along with a lot of SSB. We understand that South Cooks is the most wanted country, in Europe, on RTTY, so, Don will be attempting to patch together some gear to be able to operate the other digital modes while Dave will be checking out the local dining and wine establishments. We have our wives along, this time, so will not, obviously, ‘have at least one transmitter on the air 24 hours a day’. We’ll do as much as we can.” QSL Manager is to be named later and callsigns will be announced as soon as granted.
21/10 – 2/11C5
C5, THE GAMBIA. Holger/DL5XAT and Matthias/DL5OB will be active from hereOctober 21st and November 2nd. Callsign(s) is/are not yet known, but they plan to be
active in the CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via DL5XAT. Outside of the contest, they will be active mainly on CW.
23 – 24 Septem.I
Alberto, IT9MRM will be working on Lampedusa Island on 23-24 September and plans to operate (on 20 and 15 metres SSB) in his spare time as IG9/IT9MRM/p. QSL via home call. His web site is at http://www.qsl.net/it9mrm/index.html
25-26 okto. CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) Multi/2
25-26 Oktob.CN
Jim, W7EJ, will be active as CN2R during the CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) as a Single-Op/All Band entry. QSL via W7EJ. Jim will be active one week before the contest.
25 – 26 OktoberIS0
IS0, SARDINIA. Operators Lars/DF1LON, Marion/DF4UM, Peter/DH4JQ, Christoph/ DK2CRN, Georg/DL1ECG, Karlfried/DL1EK, Stefan/DL1ELY, Gerd/DL3EW, Stefan/ DL7AOS and Lars/DL9LR (They are looking for two more operators) will set up a Multi/Multi-station for the CQWW DX SSB Contest on the Island of Sardinia. They will have 3 running stations and an additional multiplier station; all FT-1000 Mark V Field. Their antennas will be monobanders for 10/15/20 meters; a 4 element multiband for multipliers; 2 dipoles each on 160/80/40 meters; a 4-square for 40 meters and beverages. The callsign is not known at the moment and will be announced later together with the QSL route.
25 – 26 OktoberKH6
KH6, HAWAII. Bill, W8QZA, will be operating the CQWW DX SSB Contest from KH6SQ's QTH on Maui. His callsign will be KH6/W8QZA. He will operate in the contest as a 20 meter Single Band entry and will be QRP. There will be some acivity before and after the contest on HF. QSL via his home call.
25-26 OktoberKP2
KP2, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. Jim, N6TJ, will be active as KP2A in the CQWW SSB Contest as a Single-Op/Single Band (20m) entry. QSL via W3HNK.
25 – 26 OktoberDU2
DU2, PHILIPPINES. Look for PA0CYW to be active as PA0CYW/DU2 in the CQWorld Wide DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) as a Single-Op/All Band entry.He will be active 5 days before and after the contest using the samecallsign. QSL via his home callsign (Bureau is OK).
25-26 oktoberNA-057
Raymound, WQ7R, will be active as HQ9R from Roatan Island, Honduras, in the CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) as a Single-Op/All Band/Low Power entry. QSL via N6FF.
25-26 OktoberP4
P4, ARUBA. John, KK9A, will be active as P40A during the CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) as a Single-Op/Single Band (20m) entry.QSL via WD9DZV.
25 - 26 OktoberTI
TI5, COSTA RICA. Operators Harry/AC8G, Ron/WA8LOW, W8ILC/Ron, Brian/KA7KUZ, Kecko/TI5KD, Tony/VE3RZ,
* Jorge/CX6VM, Ed/K1EP, Tom/ZP5AZL, Juan/ZP5MAL,Dale/N3BNA and Dave/WT8R, will be manning the TI5N Contest station as a Multi-Multi entry in the CQWW SSB Contest, October 25-26th. QSL TI5N via W3HNK. For a day or two before and after the contest, the individual operators will be on using TI5/own-callsign as time permits. Expect ahigher level of CW and other non SSB modes on the contest bands due to the large SSB volume in the contest. Attention will also be directed to 6 meters and the WARC bands using various modes. QSLs for the individual QSOs should go to the callbook address unless advised otherwise. IMPORTANT:Do not mix the contest QSL with ones for the individual contacts.
25-26 oktoberVK9X,Chrismas Isl.597
David/ VK2CZ vil blive aktiv herfra og vil deltage i CQ WW SSB Contesten, og det bliver som Single/-Op/All Band deltager. Hans kaldesignal er for nuværende ukendt, men der vil blive sendt på 160 til 10 meter.QSL via VK2CZ og kun denne vej.
25 – 26 OktoberYJ
YJ, VANUATU. Operators Trent/VK4TI, AJ/VK2IR, Chris/VK3FY and Les/VK3WA will be active as YJ0X in the CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) as a Multi-Single entry. Other operators are invited to join the crew by sending an E-mail to: [email protected] via VK4TI, using the QRZ.com address.
25 – 26 Oktober5H, Tanzania
5H, TANZANIA (Help Needed). Paul/K1XM (5H1F) and Charlotte/KQ1F will be active and will try to have many radio club students at Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) join them in this year's CQWW SSB Contest as 5I3A. They will be a Multi-Multi entry. Charlotte and Paul will arrive a few days early, set up stations, and start educating students as they have time. Paul figures they will need to teach a bit of geography, propagation, operating, contest rules, how to use the contesting software, strategy, pile-up handling, phonetics, etc.... They will have three radios with them. They will bring extra headphones and splitters, so they can operate with the students listening and then swap off and have a student operate while they listen. However, Paul is looking for other "stuff" and some ideas. They don't have enough headsets. Does anyone have a Heil headsetthey are interested in selling? This is a good opportunity to buy a new Proset + and unload your old set. They could also use a stand-alone voice keyer or two. He is also in need of some ideas for antennas. The existing log periodic is a good start, but he needs enough for six bands and three radios. Any aluminum must fit in a 4' golf club carrying case. He thinksthey will be using the top of a building. Rotators are probably too heavy. If someone is interested in joining this operation, that is a possibility. The safari opportunities in Tanzania are incredible. Check out the following Web page to see some of the photos Paul and Charlotte took during their 2001 operation. They plan to leave the antennas and enough accessories that the TS-140S can be used as a contest station. Paul states, "There are a group of college students who were enthusiastic enough that they got licenses. They are young and learn fast. If our operation is successful we hope that the DIT club will continue to operate in contests and the members will be comfortable getting on the air." If you can help Paul out with accessories/antennas, send an E-mail to: [email protected]
25 – 29 Septem. Just/LA9DL, Erling/LA6VM and Halvard/LA7XK will be active
JWEU-026
as JW5X from Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen (EU-026) during the Scandinavian Activity Contest. QSL via LA5X, direct or bureau. Before and after the contest (25-29 September) they will be QRV with their individual JW calls (namely JW9DL, JW6VM and JW7XK, QSL via home calls).
26/10 – 8/11VK9XChristmasIsland
Your Editor met Charlie Summers, W0YG, at the Dayton HamVention, and he told us that he will be active as VK9XG from October 26th to November 8th this year. Charlie states that he will be mainly concentrating on the low bands and RTTY. Also, Force 12 is sponsoringthe antennas and Lance Johnson Engineering has supplied the necessary preamp and terminating resisters to phase a pair of pennants for the USA. He will not be on 24 hours a day but will do his best to make 160 and 80 meters a real possibility for Stateside hams. QSL via W0YG, please direct.
1 – 3 Novem.HP
HP, PANAMA (Special Event). Members of the Panama Radio Club invite all amateur radio stations in the world to make a contact with special event station HP100RCP to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Panama. Activity will take place November 1-3rd on all bands on modesCW/SSB/RTTY/PSK31. A special commemorate QSL can be obtained by sending your QSL plus 2 IRC or one USD to: Radio Club de Panama, P.O. Box 10745, Panama 4, Panama. You can view the special event station at HP100RCP and the QSL card on PRC's Web sites at: http://www.radioclubdepanama.org http://www.qsl.net/hp1rcp
2November
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8 – 15 NovemberPJ7-FS*
030908Saint Martin, PJ7/FS.Folks, planning on a repeat trip to PJ7/FS on November 8-15 and would very much appreciate your looking back over your logs & any comments regarding TEP (or F2) propagation to the north-east Caribbean around that time in November. If promising, I will bring my "new" Yaesu FT-650 and 1/4 wave mobile antenna. Worked quite a few stations from there last year on 10m mobile, including some of the 6m gang (HB9QQ), but unfortunately only had my HF transceiver at the time. Found a great hill spot overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with a clear take-off to Europe from the mobile that somewhat equalizes not having a beam. 73, Pete VA3RA - VE3IKV (UKSMG)
17-30 Novem SPECIAL EVENT. Members of the North Country DX Association (K7ICE) and U.S. Islands Awards program (KL7USI) will host special event operationsfrom the Yukon Territory and Alaska starting November 17th. Look for VY1/K7ICE to be on before and during ARRL's November Sweepstakes Phone Contest from near Watson Lake, Yukon. KL7USI will be on from Hyder Island, Alaska, in celebration of the USI's upcoming 10th anniversary starting around November 25th (14260 kHz). Look for mobile/portable
SSB and PSK-31operations from KL7JR's motor home (the "Icemobile"- WA license K7ICE) by WB7RBN and KL7JR (they will be fine tuning their prototype "Ice Stix" vertical antennas which they hope to market soon)! Listen for them alsoon the 3905 Century Club nets on 40 and 75 meters. QSL with SASE to KL7JR CBA
19/11 - 1/12TSAF-073*
TS7, TUNISIA (Large IOTA Op). About 17 OMs and 3 XYLs will operate from Kerkennah Islands (IOTA AF-073) from November 19th to December 1st. Their activity will include the CQ World Wide DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) as a Multi-2entry using the callsign TS7N. During their time there,they plan to have five active stations on all modes and on 160-6 meters.Operators mentioned are: 9K2RR, JH4RHF, DK1BT, DJ9CB, DJ7IK, DK7YY, DL3KDV, DF2SS and possibly more. QSL via DL9USA. More information is forthcoming, and an online Web page will be available in August at: http://www.qsl.net/ts7n
20/11 – 2/12FS/PJ*
St. Martin, FS/ or PJ7/N7DD, PJ7/W3ARS, PJ7/K3LP.N7DD, Larry; W3ARS, Clint; and K3LP, David; will activate St. Martin (FS) during the CQ WW CW DX Contest. They will be multi-single and will use the call FS5UQ during the contest. Their host for the trip will be W1UQ, Mort. Plans are to install the antennas around November 20th and to be active until December 2nd. Prior to and after the contest the operators will use FS/home callsign or PJ7/home call sign. They guys plan to have a beam and amplifier for 6 meters. QSL all via K5KV. (SMIRK)
21–24 Novem.8AOC-241
CHANGE IN PLANS! The multi-team active from Rote Island wereexpected to use the callsign 8A9R, but they used anothercallsign instaed, YE9R. They will be active until June 25th.QSL via YC9BU.
21/11 – 21/12VKOC-160OC-171OC-137619
Steve/ G0UIH vil igen blive aktiv som VK2IAY-4 mellem den 21 november og 21 december. Turen skulle være finansieret, men de følgende aktiviteter er planlagt således: Hook Island (OC-160) fra den 1 december og 7 dage frem, Dunk Island (OC-171) omkring 9 december og 5 dage frem, og endelig Moreton Island (OC-137)fra omkring den 15 december og 4 til 5 dage frem. Yderligere informationer forventes senere. QSL via G0UIH enten direkte eller via bureauet.Billeder og information fra Steves aktiviteter i 2002 (OC-142, OC-137 og OC-172) kan findes på: www.rsgbiota.org/vk2iay
23/11 – 7/12T32
T32, EASTERN KIRIBATI. Members of the Western Wireless CC will be active from here between November 23rd and December 7th and participate in the CQ World Wide DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) as a Multi/2 entry. Operators will be Barry/N0KV (T32KV), Bill/K0MP (T32MP), Valeriy/N2WW, Gregory/W0ZA, Paul/NO0T and Tim/N0ZM. All T32 callsigns have not been received yet. They will be active on 160-10 meters
including the WARC bands. Modes will be CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK-31. QSLs will be via operators' home callsigns.
29-30November
CQ World Wide DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) M/S or SOAB
29-30 novem.EU-012OP602
Stewart/ GM4AFF vil være aktiv som GZ7V fra Shetland, hvor han vil deltage i CQ WW CW Contesten. For opdatering se hans hjemmeside: http://www.gm7v.com
29 – 30 Novem.PJ5
PJ5, ST. EUSTATIUS. Look for Jim, K1NA, to be active as PJ5NA in the CQ World Wide DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) as a Single-Op/All Band entry. QSL via K1NA.
29-30 novem.IH9AF-018
Look for OL5Y to be active from Pantelleria Island during the CQ World Wide DX CW Contest (November 29-30th), either as IH9/OL5Y or IH9P and as a Single-Op/Single Band (40m)/High Power entry. QSL via OK1MG.
29 – 30 NovemberGJ2/MJ0
GJ2/MJ0, JERSEY. Look for Rich, K2WR, as GJ2A in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 26-27th) as a Single-Op/High Power/Mixed/24h/Island entry. Also, look for him to use GJ2A again in the CQ World Wide DX CW Contest (November29-30th) as a Single-Op/All Band/High Power entry. QSL both operations via GJ3DVC or GJ Bureau. Look for some activity outside of the contest (before and after) as MJ0AWR, mainly on CW. QSL MJ0AWR to K2WR direct or via W2 Bureau.
29-30 novem.CU
CU, AZORES. Goran, SM4DHF, will be active as CU2/SM4DHF in the CQ World Wide DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) as a Single-Op/Single Band (20m) entry. QSL via SM4DHF.
29-30 Nove.C9Mozambique
Vlado, ZS6MG will participate in the CQ WPX CW contest as C8A from Maputo. QSL to home call.
29 – 30 Novem.KH6
KH6, HAWAII (*). Bob, KE0UI, will be active as KH6/KE0UI in the CQ World Wide DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) as a Single-Op/All Band/Low Power entry. He may also be active a day before and after the contest from Kauai. QSL via KE0UI.
29–30 Novem.VP8
VP8, SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS. Look for LZ2UU to be active as VP8/LZ2UU during the CQ World Wide DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) as a Single-Op/ All Band/Low Power entry. Activity will be from LZ0A, the Bulgarian Antarctic Base on Livingston Island, South Shetland. QSL via LZ2UU
2 – 8 decemberVK
Johan, PA3EXX will operate as VK4WWI/9 from two IOTA new ones in early December. Look for him to be active from Cato Reef (Coral Sea Islands Territory South Group) on 2-4 December and from Marion Reef (Coral Sea Islands Territory North Group) on 6-8 December. QSL via PA3EXX (Johan Willemsen, Belmolendijk 12, 1693 DJ Wervershoof, The Netherlands).
7December
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28/12 – 4/1 2004* T88
JK1FNN and 7L1MKM will operate as T88HA and T88MY respectively from Palau from Dec 28, 2003 to Jan 4, 2004.
QSL to home calls. (SMIRK) FebruarE3*
Eritrea, E3.A DXpedition team of five British operators will be traveling to Eritrea in mid-February 2004. They will be active on all bands 160m-6m with three high-power stations. Operations will take place from the Nyala Hotel in Asmara, the location of several previous successful DXpeditions. The group will have Force 12 beam aerials for HF, a 2-element yagi for 30m and dipoles for 40-160 meters. All of the antennas will be well over 100 feet (32m) above ground level. For 6 meters they will use a 5-element yagi. The operating team is all seasoned DXpedition and Contest operators who have plenty of experience in handling pile-ups. They are: G3AB, Andy Chadwick; G3VMW, Steve Wilson; G3XAQ, Alan Ibbetson; GM3YTS, Rob Ferguson; and G4EDG, Steve Taylor. The DXpedition will cover two complete weekends and one station will enter the ARRL CW DX Contest. G3AB and G3VMW will stay on in Asmara for another 7-10 days with two high-power stations and 6 meters. Operation will be on all modes CW, SSB and RTTY/PSK-31 on or around the following frequencies:
CW - 1828, 3507, 7007, 10107, 14027, 18077, 21027, 24897, 28027 and 50107SSB - 3790, 7070, 14195, 18145, 21195, 24945, 28495 and 50150Data - 3570, 7037, 10137, 14070, 18097, 21077, 24917 and 28107
The group's callsign will be given every few QSOs and they will be listening up at all times. Their frequency split will never extend beyond 15 kHz and typically will be 1-5 kHz, especially on CW. The Pilot Station for the expedition will be G3LZQ, John Dunnington, and he will pass on to the group any comments or suggestions that you might wish to make. Please email John during the expedition at: [email protected] or pass your comments direct to him on the air
The team will have a web site with an on-line log to be updated daily together with full details of the DXpedition crew plus their operating location. The URL of the web site will be announced later on, once confirmation of the E3 callsign has taken place. There will also be a guestbook on the web site and the Pilot will check daily for comments, which he will pass on to the guys during daily skeds. The aim is to meet the huge demand out there for multi-band QSOs with Eritrea and they will pay special attention to the harder propagation paths such as the USA west coast. Individual donations are welcome to help fund the cost of shipping gear to Eritrea and the very high cost of licenses ($500 USD per operator) and there will be a Paypal donation facility on the Web site. QSL Manager for this operation will be Andy Chadwick, G3AB, 5 Thorpe Chase, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England HG4 1UA. You can email Andy at [email protected] .
If confirmation of the callsign with the Eritrean PTT, the group hopes to have QSL cards printed before leaving for Eritrea to reduce any delays in getting direct cards out to the "Deserving". An email QSL Request facility will be available on the Web page for you to request cards via the Bureau. For direct QSL requests please include sufficient return
postage - either IRCs or US dollars. Sorry, they will not support the E-QSL system, but will be happy to QSL via the Bureau. (SMIRK)
Marts ellerApril2004*
In March or April 2004 an international team of about 15 well known operators, including most of the TI9M group, will be active as T33C from Banaba (OC-018) for a period of about 12 days. The QSL manager will be announced at a later date. The main emphasis of this DXpedition will be to work Europe on all bands, especially on the low-bands. The team will use 5 stations around the clock. When the DX window to Europe is not open, the team will focus on all other areas of the world. Operations will take place on 160-6 metres CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK and some SSTV with linear amplifiers available, when needed. This will be a completely self supporting DXpedition, since little of the infrastructure of Banaba is left. All food, water, medical support, radios, antennas and electrical power equipment must be brought in by boat. The web site for the DXpedition is at http://www.dx-pedition.de/banaba 2004, and it will be updated as frequently as things progress.
4 – 16 april 2004T33
T33, BANABA ISLAND (Update). An international team of 20 operators willbe active as T33C during the first two weeks of April 2004 (April 4-16th).They will have 6 HF stations on the air (3 CW and 3 SSB), plus a separate6 meter/AO-40 and separate HF digital mode station. Activity will be on160-6 meters, satellite, CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK and some SSTV. They havearranged a suitable vessel named "Te Toobe" to take the equipment andthem safely to and from Banaba Island (a 2 day trip from Tarawa, Kiribati).The T33C license and landing permission has been granted. Operators are:Frank/DL4KQ, Greg/DF2IC, Bernd/DL5OAB, Rob/PA5ET, Ronald/PA3EWP, Alan/AD6E,Bill/AK0A, Richard/N6KT, Flo/F5CWU, Bob/N4CD, Eugene/RK3AD, Tom/GM4FDM,Hrane/YT1AD, Krassimir/K1LZ, Doug/N6TQS, Jeff/K1ZM, Vojislav, Will/K6NDand Andrea/IK1PMR. QSL Manager will be Rob Snieder, PA5ET. Some of theteam members will arrive early and enter the CQ WPX SSB Contest fromT30-land in March 2004. For updates, visit the Web page at: http://www.dx-pedition.de/banaba2004Contributions may be made to the "Island DXpedition" fund via: 1) Bob Voss, N4CD, 3133 Charring Cross, Plano, TX 75025 USA 2) Flo Moudar, F5CWU, 25 Rue Du Castel Salis, 37100 Tours, France 3) Via wire-transfer, ask Flo, F5CWU at: [email protected] 4) Individual contributions can be done using PAYPAL: Account: [email protected]
