I.C.P.O. Bulletin
(17 - 24 February 2012)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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A6 - U.A.E.
Operators Ed A65BT, Joel A65BX and Obaid A61QQ will be active from Sa'diyyat
Island (AS-021) as A65BT on 16-17th and 24-25 February, 2012. Operation mainly
CW, with the possibility of some SSB also. QSl via A65BT, P.O. Box 60926 - Abu
Dhabi - U.A.E. [rsgbiota.org]
17/02/2012: Yuri, VE3DZ, is currently active as 6Y2T from Malvern, St.
Elizabeth Parish, County of Cornwall, Jamaica (NA-097, WLOTA 0214, WW Loc.
FK17EW), until 21 February, 2012. He is QRV on 160-10m CW, SSB and RTTY. Yuri
will also participate in the ARRL DX CW Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band entry.
QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [DXAT]
17/02/2012: Fred, DL1NL is currently active fromLima , Peru
early March 2012. Fred works CW and will be QRV on 10-160m from Radio Club
Peruano (OA4O) when time permits. QSL via home call, Bureau or direct.
[dx-world.net]
17/02/2012: Al, JA9APS, will be active as T88KF from the West Plaza by the Sea
Hotel, Koror Island, Republic of Palau (OC-009, WW Loc. PJ77FI), from 17-21
February 2012. QRV holiday style probably on 40-6 metre SSB, CW and RTTY, with a
TS-570S and R8 vertical, 5 element yagi for 6m. QSL via his home call Direct
address is: Narumi Kawai, 1-10-14 Suwanokawara,Toyama
Bulletin]
18/02/2012: Ash, KF5EYY, will once again be active fromHammam Sousse , Tunisia
as 3V8SS in the ARRL DX CW Contest. Plans are for a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power
entry. QSL via LX1NO, direct only. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Special event station 5P12EU will be QRV in the ARRL DX CW Contest
as a Multi-Op/Single-Transmitter entry fromDenmark
OZ0J and Daniel OZ5BD. QSL via OZ0J. Website: www.5p12eu.dk/ [NG3K
18/02/2012: Tom, N1GN and Bill, NE1B will be active as C6ANM from Nassau
(Gambier Village), New Providence Island, Bahamas (NA-001, WLOTA 1115, WW Loc.
FL15GB) as a Multi-Single entry in the ARRL DX CW Contest. QSL via LoTW
preferred, or direct to WA2IYO. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Luis, CO6LP, will be active as a Single-Op/Single-Band (160m) entry
in the ARRL DX CW Contest from Santa Clara, Cuba (NA-015, WLOTA 0032). QSL
direct only via his QSL manager EA5GL. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for Tibor, OM3RM, to be active as CR3A, a
Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry in the ARRL DX CW Contest, from Funchal,
Madeira Island (AF-014, DIP MA-001, PIP MD-001, WLOTA 0053). Before the contest
Tibor will be active on all HF bands as CT9/OM3RM. QSL CR3A via CT3EE. QSL
CT9/OM3RM via home call. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Operators Uli DJ2YA, Falk DK7YY, Ulf DL5AXX, Tom DL5LYM and Frank
DL8WAA will be active as CR3L from Santana, Ilha da Madeira (AF-014, DIP MA-001,
PIP MD-001, WLOTA 0053), during the ARRL DX CW Contest as a Multi-2 entry. QSL
via DJ6QT, direct or Bureau. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Julius, OM7JG, will be active as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power
enty in the ARRL DX CW Contest from the island of Madeira (AF-014, DIP MA-001,
PIP MD-001, WLOTA 0053) using the callsign CT9/OM7JG. QSL via home call. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Juan, EA8CAC, will be active as EF8R in the ARRL DX CW Contest as a
Single-Op/All-Band entry from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (AF-004, DIE S-005, WFF
EAFF-078, WLOTA 0969, DME 35023, ESA GC). QSL via LoTW only - no paper QSLs.
[NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for Luis, EA8AY, to be active as EF8USA fromSanta Cruz ,
Tenerife Island
Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via LoTW. Website:
www.ea8ay.com/ef8x/ [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Husband and Wife team Fred, AB1OC and Anita, AB1QB will be active
vacation style from the island of Bora Bora (OC-067, DIFO FO-003, WLOTA 0430),
French Polynesia, from 18-24 February, 2012. Plans are to be QRV as FO/homecalls
on 40-10 metre PSK, RTTY, SSB Phone and JT65HF. They will have an Icom 7000, a
couple of vertical antennas and a 2 element beam for 10m and 12m. QSL is via
LoTW, eQSL or their home calls (AB1QB or AB1OC). Logs will also be uploaded to
ClubLog. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Yuri, N2TTA, will once again be active as KP2MM from Christiansted,
island of St. Croix, USVI (NA-106, USI VI002S, WLOTA 2477), in the ARRL DX CW
Contest as a Single-Op entry. QSL via LoTW; also direct only to N2TTA (QRZ.com).
[NG3K]
18/02/2012: Operators Lars DF1LON, Gerd DF9TS, Norbert DJ7JC, Wil PA0BWL and
Philippe LX2A will be active from Eschdorf, Luxembourg, as LX7I in the ARRL DX
CW Contest as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via LX2A, direct or Bureau. Website:
www.lx2a.com/ [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for the special contest station M5E to be active in the ARRL
DX CW Contest from the historical site of Marconi's original trans-Atlantic
tests in Poldhu, Cornwall, England (EU-005, WLOTA 1841). Operators from the
Wireless Contesters Olof G0CKV, Kazu JK3GAD, Oliver W6NV and Seppo OH1VR will
operate as a Multi-2 entry. Special QSLs will commemorate contacts on multiple
bands. QSL to G0CKV (QRZ.com). Website: www.qrz.com/db/M5E [OPDX Bulletin]
18/02/2012: Mat, MJ0ASP, will be QRV as a Single-Op/Low Power entry in the ARRL
DX CW Contest from St. Brelade, isle of Jersey (EU-013, WLOTA 0818). QSL via
LoTW preferred. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for Dave, N2NL, to be active as NH2T in the ARRL DX CW Contest
from Yigo, island of Guam (OC-026, USi GU003S, WFF KFF-110, WLOTA 0064). QSL via
LoTW or W2YC direct. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Felipe, NP4Z, will be active from San Juan, Puerto Rico (NA-099,
USi PR006S, WLOTA 2802) for the ARRL DX CW Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band
entry. QSL direct to N4AO. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for Pekka, OH2TA, to be active fromBrando Island , Aland
Islands (EU-002) as OH0X during the ARRL DX CW Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band
entry. QSL via OH2TA and LoTW. [OH2BN]
18/02/2012: Tomi, OH6EI, will be active as OH0Z from Riddarklint hill,
Mariehamn, Aland Island (EU-002, WFF OHFF-037, WLOTA 1373) for the ARRL DX CW
Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via W0MM. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Kim, OH6KZP, will be active at the controls of OH8X inArcala ,
Finland , during
the ARRL DX CW Contest as a Single-Op entry. QSL via OH2UA.
[OH2BN]
18/02/2012: Andy, AE6Y, will once again be active from Pos Chiquito,Aruba
(SA-036, WLOTA 0033), as P49Y for the ARRL DX CW Contest. Plans are for a
Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via AE6Y, direct only. Logs will be uploaded to
LoTW. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Operators Geoff W0CG, Tom W8TK, Keith WA9S, Dan N1ZZ, Rick N0YY,
Mal NP2L, Kelly N0VD and Barry W2UP will be active as PJ2T from the Signal Point
contest station, island of Curacao (SA-099, WLOTA 0942) in the ARRL DX CW
Contest. Probably M/2 entry. QSL direct to N9AG or via LoTW. The team will be
QRV from Curacao from 16-23 February, 2012. QSL via their home calls. [CCC]
18/02/2012: Look for Marty W1MD, Charlie K1XX and others to be active as PJ4X
during the ARRL DX CW Contest from Nikiboko North, island of Bonaire (IOTA
SA-006, WFF PAFF-024, WLOTA 1279, WW Loc. FK52UD). Plans are for a Multi-2
entry. The team will also be active outside the contest, using their own
callsigns. QSL PJ4X via W1MD, direct and LoTW. QSL others via their home calls.
[NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for Eric, K9GY, to be active as a Single-Op/Low-Power entry
during the ARRL DX CW Contest from near Kabul, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, as
T6MO. QSL via K9GY (direct) and LoTW. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Siggi, TF3CW, will be active in the ARRL DX CW Contest as a
Single-Op/Single-Band entry from Seltjarnarnes, Iceland (EU-021, WLOTA 2975).
QSL via LX1NO, direct only. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for John WC0W, Robert K5PI and Mike N7MH to be active as V31TP
from Belize during the ARRL DX CW Contest as a Multi-Single entry. QSL direct to
WC0W. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Alex, W2OX, will be active from Belize in ARRL DX CW Contest as
V31WW. Outside the contest he will be active on the WARC bands. QSL direct via
his home callsign. [DXAT]
18/02/2012: Kurt, W6PH, will be active from the Tarrafal Apartments, Hamilton
Parish, Bermuda (NA-005) as VP9/W6PH for the ARRL DX CW Contest as a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via home call, direct only. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for Al, WP3C, to be active in the ARRL DX CW Contest from
Utuado, Puerto Rico (IOTA NA-099, USi PR006S, WLOTA 2802, CQ Zone 8), as a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL direct to W3HNK. Website:
www.wp3c.qth.com/ [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Bruce, XW4XR (ex-XW1B), will be active as a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the ARRL DX CW Contest from Vientiane,
Laos. QSL via E21EIC, direct only. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: John, K6AM, will once again be active as ZF2AM, a
Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry in the the ARRL DX CW Contest, from
Savannah, Grand Cayman Island (NA-016, WLOTA 1042). QSL via home call, direct or
W6 Bureau. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW. [NG3K]
20/02/2012: Operators Fernando EA1GHT, Juan Carlos EA1AUM, Dani EB1LA, Javi
EC1KV, Carri EA1CUB, Juanjo EA1WX and Luis EA1CS will be active as AO1POL
(WAP-222) during the 9th WAP Antarctic Activity Week (20-26 February 2012). QRV
on 160-10 metres, including the WARC bands, using CW, SSB and the Digital modes.
They hope to be in the CQWW 160m SSB Contest (24-26 February). QSL via EA1GHT.
[OPDX Bulletin]
20/02/2012: Robert, DK2RO, will be active holiday style as DK2RO/p from
Spiekeroog Island (EU-047) from 20-24 February, 2012. QRV on all HF bands,
propagation permitting. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. Logs will be
uploaded to LoTW. Website: qrz.com/db/DK2RO [rsgbiota.org]
21/02/2012: Phil, G3SWH and John, EA5ARC (G3OLU) will be active as 3DA0PW from
the Hawane Resort, Swaziland, on 21-29 February, 2012. The licence has been
approved by the DXCC desk at ARRL. They will operate CW only on 80-10 metres
with two stations, with focus on the HF and WARC bands. There will be no 160,
60, 6 metre or EME activity. QSL via G3SWH, preferably via the OQRS facility on
Phil's web site (www.g3swh.org.uk/), otherwise direct or Bureau. Subject to a
good Internet connection, there will be an on-line log and daily uploads to
LoTW. Website: www.g3swh.org.uk/3da0pw.html [G3SWH]
22/02/2012: Elmo, EA5BYP and Javier, EA5KM have announced plans to be active
from Bioko Island (AF-010, WLOTA 2977), Equatorial Guinea, as 3C6A from 22 to 26
February, 2012. They will also be QRV from Annobón Island [Pagalu] as 3C0E
(AF-039, WLOTA 0174, WW Loc. JI28TO) between 28 February and March 11. Plans are
to be active on 160-6m CW, SSB and RTTY. They will also operate on 6 metres with
a 5 element yagi (50.104 MHz CW; 50.145 MHz SSB). QSL both callsigns direct to
EA5BYP (Elmo Bernabé Coll, P.O.Box 3097, 03080 Alicante, Spain), with S.A.E. and
enough postage to cover return QSL (that is 2GS or 2IRC or 1GS + 1IRC). Check
the 3C0E website for updated news and full dates at:
www.gdgdxc.net/3c0e/index.php [dx-world.net]
22/02/2012: Family DXpedition - Eric F5NBK, along with daughter Laura F4GEJ (YL
14 years old) and son Mathias F0GQX (10 year old) will be active from Punta
Cana, Dominican Republic (NA-096, WLOTA 2974), as HI7/homecalls from 22-29
February, 2012. They will be active on the HF bands using mostly SSB and the
Digital modes. QSL via home calls, direct or Bureau. [DXAT]
22/02/2012: After their PZ5RO operation from Suriname look for Redd, AI2N and
Dave, WJ2O to be active from the island of Aruba (SA-036, WLOTA 0033) as as
P40/AI2N and P40/WJ2O. QRV on all HF bands, holiday style. QSL via home calls.
[NG3K]
23/02/2012: Mike, W1USN (8P9CI) and Bob, AA1M (8P9CK) will operate from the
island of Barbados (NA-021, WLOTA 0999) between 23 February and 8 March, 2012.
They expect to be active in SSB, CW and PSK31 on the HF bands. 8P9CI will be
downloaded to LoTW daily from Barbados. QSL 8P9CK via AA1M, Bureau or direct
(CBA). [NG3K]
23/02/2012: Operators Ray N6HE, Jeff K6JW, NZ6L, Bob AB6SY, Clay AB9A, Diana
AI6DF and Bill KG6WVF will be active as K6PV/6 from Santa Catalina island
(NA-066, USi CA016S, WLOTA 2912, Los Angeles county), California, from 23-26
February, 2012. QRV on 20m SSB mostly, with some on 40m SSB. They will also be
in the NAQP RTTY and CQWW160 SSB Contests. Plans are to be 160-80-40-20-15m-10m
capable on SSB, CW, RTTY, and maybe PSK31. QSL direct to QRZ.com address for
K6PV. [rsgbiota.org]
23/02/2012: Orlando, PT2OP and Fred, PY2XB will be active as PV2PC and ZX2S,
respecitvely, on 23-27 February 2012 and during the South American Lighthouse
Weekend (24-26 February) from Ponta Das Canas lighthouse (DFB SP-014, WLOL
BRA-233, WLOTA 1007, WW Loc. GG76HG), located on Sao Sebastiao Island (SA-028,
DIB SP-02). Plans are to operate with two stations on the HF bands. QSL PV2PC
via PT2OP, direct or Bureau and ZX2S via PT7WA, direct or Bureau. Further
information on the South American Lighthouse Weekend, plus list of participants,
can be found at: www.grupodxbb.com.ar/faros2012 [LU7DSY]
24/02/2012: Yankee Clipper Contest Club members Tom N1GN, Bill NE1B and and
Karney W2AFC will be active as C6ANM from Nassau (Gambier Village), New
Providence Island, Bahamas (NA-001, WLOTA 1115, WW Loc. FL15GB) as a
Multi-Single entry in the CQ 160-Meter SSB Contest (24-26 February). QSL via
LoTW preferred, or direct to WA2IYO. [NG3K]
24/02/2012: Marco, CE1TBN (ex-CE6TBN) will be active as CE1TBN/7 from las
Huichas Island (SA-064) between 24-26th February, 2012. He will be QRV on 20, 15
and 10 meters, mainly SSB and some CW, using 100 Watts. QSL via CE1TBN.
[islandchaser.com]
24/02/2012: Members of the Radio Club Mar Del Plata (LU2DT) will be active as
LT5D for the South American Lighthouse Weekend (24-26 February) from Punta
Mogotes (WLOL ARG-005, WW Loc. GF11FV), Argentina. QSL via LU2DT (QRZ.com).
Website: lu2dt.org.ar/ [LU7DSY]
24/02/2012: Look for Ezequiel LU1EEZ/D, Mark LU7CAW/D, Alberto LU4DIS/D and
Mariano LU9ACJ/D to be active from the Martin Garcia lighthouse (WLOL ARG-045,
TWLHD WLH LU-005, Admiralty G0791, WW Loc. GF05VT), Martin Garcia Island
(SA-055) for South American Lighthouse Weekend. QRV on all HF bands. QSL via
Ezequiel, Alicia M de Justo 3442, Lomas del Mirador, Bs AS 1752, Argentina.
Website: www.lu1eez.8m.com/ [LU7DSY]
24/02/2012: Rick, LU9DA, plans to be active for South American Lighthouse
Weekend as LU9DA/D from the Baliza Escollera Norte Mar Del Plata light (WLOL
ARG-123) and the Baliza Escollera Sur Mar Del Plata light (WLOL ARG-124),
Argentina. QSL via LU9DA, direct (QRZ.com). Website: lu9da.dyndns.org/ [LU7DSY]
24/02/2012: Henning, OZ1BII, will be active from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
(NA-018, WFF OZFF-006, WLOTA 0072), as XP2I between 24-29 February, 2012. He
will use the special callsign XP2I, from the QTH of Jesper, OX3KQ. QRV using CW
only on the useable HF bands (160-10m), with a Ten-Tec Eagle 599. QSL via
OZ1BII. Website: www.oz1bii.dk/dxpedition1.htm [dx-world.net]
24/02/2012: Look for The Three Stars DX Group to be active during the South
American Lighthouse Weekend from the Cabo Carranza (WLOL CHI-005) lighthouse,
Chile. Operators Carlos CE6AMN, Roberto CE6UFF, Alejandro CA6WKD and Irma CA6UTF
will be QRV on 40 20 and 10 metre SSB. QSL via CE6AMN. Website:
www.actiweb.es/ce6amn [LU7DSY]
24/02/2012: John, K6AM, will be active as ZF2AM from Savannah, Grand Cayman
Island (NA-016, WLOTA 1042), for the CQ 160-Meter SSB Contest (24-26 February)
as a Single-Op/High-Power entry from CQ zone 8. QSL via K6AM, direct or Bureau
and LoTW. [NG3K]
Be sure to check Bill's (NG3K) website for updated ARRL DX CW Contest activity
at: ng3k.com/Misc/adxc2012.html .. Good luck to all participants & have fun!!!
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LOOKING AHEAD -
25/02/2012: Brian, K1LI will be active as J7Y from the island of Dominica
(NA-101) between 25 February and 13 March, 2012, with primary focus on ARRL DX
SSB Contest (3-4 March). QSL direct to his home callsign. [dx-world.net]
01/03/2012: Look for special event callsign 8N1MOMO to be active from 1 March
until 5 April 2012 to celebrate the 36th Koga-city (JCC 1404) Momo (or Peach
Blossom) Festival and the 19th Fire Balloon Contest. Koga(-city) is located in
Ibaraki prefecture, Kanto region, island of Honshu (AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan.
QSL via the JARL QSL Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
03/03/2012: Loma Del Toro Contest Group members Tino HI3CC, Franky HI3TT,
Ezequiel HI3EPR, John KL7JR and Edwin HI3K will be active as a Multi-Single
entry in the ARRL DX SSB Contest (3-4 March), using the callsign HI3K, from
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (NA-096, WLOTA 2974). QSL direct to KB2MS.
Website: www.lomadeltoro.com/ [NG3K]
03/03/2012: Hisashi, JF2SKV, will once again be active as NH0S/KH2 from
Barrigada, island of Guam (OC-026, USi GU003S, WFF KFF-110, WLOTA 0064, WW Loc.
QK23KM), for the ARRL DX SSB Contest (3-4 March). He plans to be QRV as a
Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via JF2SKV, direct or by the JARL
Bureau. [NG3K]
24/03/2012: Jack, R2AA (ex RW3QC), will be active as P3N from Pachyammos,
Cyprus (AS-004, WLOTA 0051, WW Loc. KM65he), during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(24-25 March) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry in CQ zone 20. QSL via
RW3RN. [NG3K]
14/04/2012: Members from the Papa Lima DX Group plan to be active as EJ0PL from
the Saltee Islands (EU-103) on 14-15 April, 2012. QRV on all HF bands and modes.
QSL via EI5JQ. Further information to follow. [dx-world.net]
29/04/2012: Operators Dominic ON4AZP, Michel ON4CAQ, Francois ON6VP, Herman
ON7FH and Maurice ON7KS will be active from Lolland Island (EU-029, DIA SJ-015,
WLOTA 2773), Region Sjælland (County of Zealand), as 5P5Y between 29 April and 5
May, 2012. QRV on all HF bands and modes. QSL via ON4AMM, direct or Bureau.
[rsgbiota.org]
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SPECIAL EVENTS -
18/02/2012: Itchen Valley Amateur Radio club is helping Girlguiding Chandlers
Ford Division celebrate World Thinking Day, over the weekend of 18 and 19
February, with the callsign GB0CFG. Visitors are always welcome at the Scout
Hut, Brickfield Lane, Chandlers Ford. QSL via the RSGB Bureau. [GB2RS]
18/02/2012: On 18 February, the Surrey Radio Contact Club is activating a
Thinking Day On The Air station. Using the callsign GB4ADD for the 4th.
Addiscombe Girl Guides, the station will be in the Church Hall at Christ Church
Methodist, 114, Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6AD. They will be
there from around 10.30am and expect to stay for around three hours. QSL via the
RSGB Bureau. [GB2RS]
U.S.A. Special Events can be found at: www.arrl.org/special-event-stations
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LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
18/02-19/02 CO6LP: Cuba Island WLOTA:0032 QSL EA5GL (d)
18/02-19/02 CR3A: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL CT3EE (d)
18/02-19/02 CR3L: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL DJ6QT (d/b)
18/02-19/02 CT9/OM7JG: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL HC (d/b)
18/02-19/02 EF8R: Isla de Gran Canaria WLOTA:0969 QSL LoTW
18/02-19/02 EF8USA: Isla de Tenerife WLOTA:1276 QSL LoTW
18/02-24/02 FO/AB1OC: Bora Bora Island WLOTA:0430 QSL HC (d)
18/02-24/02 FO/AB1QB: Bora Bora Island WLOTA:0430 QSL HC (d)
18/02-25/02 KG4AS: Guantanamo Bay WLOTA:0358 QSL N4SIA (d/b)
18/02-19/02 KP2MM: St. Croix Island WLOTA:2477 QSL LoTW/N2TTA (d)
18/02-19/02 M5E: England (main island) WLOTA:1841 QSL G0CKV (d)
18/02-19/02 MJ0ASP: Jersey Island (main) WLOTA:0818 QSL LoTW
18/02-19/02 NH2T: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL W2YC (d)
18/02-19/02 NP4Z: Puerto Rico Island WLOTA:2802 QSL N4AO (d)
18/02-19/02 OH0Z: Aaland (main island) WLOTA:1373 QSL W0MM (d/b)
18/02-19/02 P49Y: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL AE6Y (d/LoTW)
18/02-19/02 PJ2T: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL N9AG (d)
18/02-19/02 PJ4X: Bonaire Island WLOTA:1279 QSL W1MD (d)
18/02-19/02 TF3CW: Iceland WLOTA:2975 QSL LX1NO (d)
18/02-19/02 TO5X: Martinique Island WLOTA:1041 QSL UA3DX (d)
18/02-19/02 WP3C: Puerto Rico Island WLOTA:2802 QSL W3HNK (d)
18/02-19/02 ZD8Z: Ascension Island WLOTA:1491 QSL AI4U (d/b)
18/02-19/02 ZF2AM: Grand Cayman Island WLOTA:1042 QSL K6AM (d/b)
21/02-13/03 FG/F6ITD: La Desirade WLOTA:1121 QSL HC (d/b)
22/02-29/02 HI7/F0FQX: Hispaniola WLOTA:2974 QSL HC (d/b)
22/02-29/02 HI7/F4GEJ: Hispaniola WLOTA:2974 QSL HC (d/b)
22/02-29/02 HI7/F5NBK: Dominican Republic WLOTA:2974 QSL HC (d/b)
22/02-24/02 P40/AI2N: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL HC (d)
22/02-24/02 P40/WJ2O: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL HC (d)
23/02-08/03 8P9CI: Barbados Island WLOTA:0999 QSL W1USN (d)
23/02-08/03 8P9CK: Barbados Island WLOTA:0999 QSL AA1M (d/b)
23/02-26/02 K6PV/6: Santa Catalina Island WLOTA:2912 QSL HC (d)
23/02-27/02 PV2PC: Ponta Das Canas DFB:SP-014 WLOL:BRA-233 WLOTA:1007
QSL PT2OP (d/b)
23/02-27/02 ZX2S: Ponta Das Canas DFB:SP-014 WLOL:BRA-233 WLOTA:1007
QSL PT7WA (d/b)
24/02-26/02 LT5D: Punta Mogotes WLOL:ARG-005 QSL LU2DT (d)
24/02-26/02 LU1EEZ/D: Martin Garcia WLH:LU-005 WLOL:ARG-045
QSL LU1EEZ (d)
24/02-26/02 LU4DIS/D: Martin Garcia WLH:LU-005 WLOL:ARG-045
QSL LU1EEZ (d)
24/02-26/02 LU7CAW/D: Martin Garcia WLH:LU-005 WLOL:ARG-045
QSL LU1EEZ (d)
24/02-26/02 LU9ACJ/D: Martin Garcia WLH:LU-005 WLOL:ARG-045
QSL LU1EEZ (d)
24/02-26/02 LU9DA/D: Baliza Escollera Norte MDP WLOL:ARG-123 QSL HC (d)
24/02-26/02 LU9DA/D: Baliza Escollera Sur MDP WLOL:ARG-124 QSL HC (d)
24/02-29/02 XP2I: Greenland WLOTA:0072 QSL OZ1BII (d)
24/02-26/02 XR4C: Cabo Carranza WLOL:CHI-005 QSL CE6AMN (d)
24/02-26/02 ZF2AM: Grand Cayman Island WLOTA:1042 QSL K6AM (d/b)
============================================
6 METRES & UP -
TG9SIX is under test as TG9ADV/B on the original frequency 50.011.00
We also have operating TG9TEN on 28.228.3 with 5W and plan to install
soon TG9TWO on 144 MHz, we will keep you posted. All of them from EK44
on a mountain side top. 73 Juan Munoz TG9AJR /11 Feb.2012/
Adrian EA1CYK/P is active from VP8/S -
Until March 2012, Adrian EA1CYK/P is active on 6m SSB and digital modes
during spare time from the Antarctic base of Gabriel de Castilla (WAP:
ESP-02) on Deception Island, South Shetland AN-010. If possible he will
also try to be active from the Juan Carlos I (WAP: ESP-01) base on
Livingstone Island. He will be qrv 06:00 AM UTC y las 14:00 PM UTC at
weekends and 15:00 y 18:00 PM UTC on working days. QSL via EA7LS.
17/02-21/02 T88KF: Palau OC-009 Grid:PJ77FI 6m 5el yagi QSL JA9APS (d/b)
21/02 LY 1296MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
21/02 NRAU 1.3GHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1800z-2200z
21/02 RSGB 1.3GHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 2000z-2230z
22/02 SKCC Straight Key Sprint 6m CW 0000z-0200z
22/02-26/03 3C6A: Bioko AF-010 Grid:JJ43 50.104CW 50.145USB QSL EA5BYP (d)
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_feb.html
GOT6??? - Six Meter Information by Andy 'NEON' Sargent N8OFS at:
http://noars.net/got6/GOT6.txt (Updated 08 February, 2012)
Information about current VHF activities can be found on the VHF DX portal "Make
More Miles on VHF" at: www.MMMonVHF.de/
SMIRK: www.smirk.org/
SOTA (Summits On The Air) Watch Alerts at: www.sotawatch.org/
============================================
QSL INFORMATION -
QSLs via Bureau: None to report!
QSLs via Direct: 3B8CF (QRZ.com), 5U5U (QRZ.com), 6W7SK (F6BLP), 9J2QQV
(JO7QQV), 9N7MD (OQRS), BM1ØØ (BM2JCC), BN1ØØ (BM2JCC), BO1ØØ (BM2JCC), BQ1ØØ
(BM2JCC), BU1ØØ (BM2JCC), BVØEXPO (BM2JCC), BV1ØØROC (BM2JCC), BW1ØØ (BM2JCC),
BX1ØØ (BM2JCC), CYØ/VE1AWW (H/c), EI8JX (DF4ZY), JT1RF (VE7YBH), KAØXTT
(QRZ.com), KP2B (NQ2A), OHØX (OH2BH), OH2BH (QRZ.com), P29FR (I2RFJ), RZØAF
(QRZ.com), TX3T (RZ3EC), TX7M (RZ3EC), V63T (JA7GYP), VE8CDX [NA-009 Cornwallis
Island] (VE3CDX), VKØTH (JE1LET), VR2XMT (QRZ.com), XU7UJR (JA3UJR) and ZF2OE
(OE2WNL).
QSLs via LoTW: CR6K, LS1D, LX1EA, OH6LNI, VE3RZ and W9LW.
============================================
LINKS -
IOTA (Islands On The Air) at: www.rsgbiota.org/
WCA (World Castles on the Air) at: www.wca.qrz.ru/ENG/main.html
WFF (World Flora & Fauna) at: www.wff44.org/program/wff/
WLOTA (World Lighthouses On The Air at: www.wlota.com/
============================================
BITS & PIECES -
9TH ANTARCTIC ACTIVITY WEEK -
Italy holds three National Museums located in three different Cities: Genova,
Siena and Trieste. They have been established in 1996 and named Felice Ippolito
in memory of its first President.
Italian National Antarctic Museum of Genova: On October 2, 1998 the Exhibit
Centre was inaugurated in the area of the Ancient Port, a new pole of cultural
and tourist attraction of Genova. The Museum aims to inform the public about the
Antarctic continent and the research activities, especially the ones related to
the biological sector, carried out during the expeditions to Antarctica.
Italian National Antarctic Museum of Siena: Situated at the Didactical
Complex of Laterino, the exhibit has the aim to promote the knowledge of
Antarctic continent and connected research activities with special emphasis on
the geological, climatological and environmental evolution of the icy Continent.
Italian National Antarctic Museum of Trieste: Situated at the Comprensorio
San Giovanni, the exhibit site made available by the Department of Geology of
the University of Trieste, has the aim to promote the knowledge of any
documentation of the history of exploration of the continent. Its objectives are
the conservation, study and enhancement of Antarctic materials relating to the
marine geology and marine geophysics research fields, as well as of the history
of the explorations of the continent.
The 3 Italian National Antarctic Museums will participate all bands all modes
to the 9th AAW, Antarctic Activity Week (20-26 Febr.2012) operating from inside
the Museums:
- II1MNA (WAP-60), National Antarctic Museum of Genova. QSL via I1UP, no
E-QSL
Log on Line will be available at:
http://www.arigenova.it/antartic%20activity.htm
Other info: http://www.arigenova.it/ and http://www.mna.it/
- II3MNA (WAP-205) from National Antarctic Museum of Trieste. QSL via IQ3TS
- IO5ANT (WAP-210) from National Antarctic Museum of Siena. QSL via IW5EFX
More info at WAP web site www.waponline.it/ [Gianni I1HYW]
------------------------------
EA7 - Alborán Island Expedition (14 February 2012) -
The EG3INT/7 team has just received a message from the authorities informing
the trip must be postponed due to the boat having to undertake other priority
commitments.
------------------------------
[IARU-R2-News 162] Special WRC Report Number Three - The Amateur Radio
Service Gains A Band Near 500 kHz
2012-02-15
[Editors note: Subject to approval by Industry Canada, operation on
this band is not permitted in Canada at this time. Radio Amateurs of
Canada will be working with Industry Canada through the Radio Advisory
Board of Canada (RABC) to work out the various details on amateur
usage of this band in Canada.]
472-479 kHz. The worldwide amateur radio service has a new frequency
band, 472 to 479 kHz. It is a secondary allocation. There are other
services in that portion of the spectrum that must not be interfered
with by the amateur operation.
The aeronautical radionavigation service is a primary service in the
band 415-495 kHz in the following areas: Australia, China, the French
overseas communities of Region 3, Korea (Rep. of), India, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Japan, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea and Sri Lanka.
The aeronautical radionavigation service is a primary service in the
band 435-495 kHz in the following areas: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
The amateurs are allowed to use the band so long as it does not cause
interference to this primary service or the maritime mobile service
operating in the 472-479 kHz band. There are some countries that will
not allow amateur radio operation in the 472-479 kHz band. The use of
the frequency band 472-479 kHz in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Belarus, China, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab
Emirates, the Russian Federation, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait,
Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Syrian Arab
Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen is limited to
the maritime mobile and aeronautical radionavigation services. The
amateur service shall not be used in the above-mentioned countries in
this frequency band, and this should be taken into account by the
countries authorizing such use.
The ITU Radio Regulations provide that radio amateurs are limited to 1
watt (e.i.r.p.) however administrations whose territory is beyond 800
kilometers from the borders of the following countries may increase
the operating power to 5 watts (e.i.r.p.): Algeria, Saudi Arabia,
Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, China, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United
Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania,
Oman, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia,
Sudan, Tunisia, Ukraine and Yemen.
The change becomes effective with the adoption of the Final Acts of
the Conference. Of course, it will be determined by each
administration around the world as to what modes and bandwidths will
be used in this portion of the spectrum and when hams in that country
will have access to the spectrum.
More activities from the WRC-12 will be reported at the end of the
WRC. The WRC continues until 17 February. There is an effort underway
to place an amateur radio agenda item on the agenda for the next WRC
which will take place in 2015.
Vernon Ikeda - VE2MBS/VE2QQ
Pointe-Claire, Québec
RAC Blog Editor/RAC E-News/Web News Bulletin Editor
*******************************************
73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
Home of ICPO: http://www.qsl.net/va3rj/
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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A6 - U.A.E.
Operators Ed A65BT, Joel A65BX and Obaid A61QQ will be active from Sa'diyyat
Island (AS-021) as A65BT on 16-17th and 24-25 February, 2012. Operation mainly
CW, with the possibility of some SSB also. QSl via A65BT, P.O. Box 60926 - Abu
Dhabi - U.A.E. [rsgbiota.org]
17/02/2012: Yuri, VE3DZ, is currently active as 6Y2T from Malvern, St.
Elizabeth Parish, County of Cornwall, Jamaica (NA-097, WLOTA 0214, WW Loc.
FK17EW), until 21 February, 2012. He is QRV on 160-10m CW, SSB and RTTY. Yuri
will also participate in the ARRL DX CW Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band entry.
QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [DXAT]
17/02/2012: Fred, DL1NL is currently active from
early March 2012. Fred works CW and will be QRV on 10-160m from Radio Club
Peruano (OA4O) when time permits. QSL via home call, Bureau or direct.
[dx-world.net]
17/02/2012: Al, JA9APS, will be active as T88KF from the West Plaza by the Sea
Hotel, Koror Island, Republic of Palau (OC-009, WW Loc. PJ77FI), from 17-21
February 2012. QRV holiday style probably on 40-6 metre SSB, CW and RTTY, with a
TS-570S and R8 vertical, 5 element yagi for 6m. QSL via his home call Direct
address is: Narumi Kawai, 1-10-14 Suwanokawara,
Bulletin]
18/02/2012: Ash, KF5EYY, will once again be active from
as 3V8SS in the ARRL DX CW Contest. Plans are for a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power
entry. QSL via LX1NO, direct only. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Special event station 5P12EU will be QRV in the ARRL DX CW Contest
as a Multi-Op/Single-Transmitter entry from
OZ0J and Daniel OZ5BD. QSL via OZ0J. Website: www.5p12eu.dk/ [NG3K
18/02/2012: Tom, N1GN and Bill, NE1B will be active as C6ANM from Nassau
(Gambier Village), New Providence Island, Bahamas (NA-001, WLOTA 1115, WW Loc.
FL15GB) as a Multi-Single entry in the ARRL DX CW Contest. QSL via LoTW
preferred, or direct to WA2IYO. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Luis, CO6LP, will be active as a Single-Op/Single-Band (160m) entry
in the ARRL DX CW Contest from Santa Clara, Cuba (NA-015, WLOTA 0032). QSL
direct only via his QSL manager EA5GL. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for Tibor, OM3RM, to be active as CR3A, a
Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry in the ARRL DX CW Contest, from Funchal,
Madeira Island (AF-014, DIP MA-001, PIP MD-001, WLOTA 0053). Before the contest
Tibor will be active on all HF bands as CT9/OM3RM. QSL CR3A via CT3EE. QSL
CT9/OM3RM via home call. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Operators Uli DJ2YA, Falk DK7YY, Ulf DL5AXX, Tom DL5LYM and Frank
DL8WAA will be active as CR3L from Santana, Ilha da Madeira (AF-014, DIP MA-001,
PIP MD-001, WLOTA 0053), during the ARRL DX CW Contest as a Multi-2 entry. QSL
via DJ6QT, direct or Bureau. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Julius, OM7JG, will be active as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power
enty in the ARRL DX CW Contest from the island of Madeira (AF-014, DIP MA-001,
PIP MD-001, WLOTA 0053) using the callsign CT9/OM7JG. QSL via home call. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Juan, EA8CAC, will be active as EF8R in the ARRL DX CW Contest as a
Single-Op/All-Band entry from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (AF-004, DIE S-005, WFF
EAFF-078, WLOTA 0969, DME 35023, ESA GC). QSL via LoTW only - no paper QSLs.
[NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for Luis, EA8AY, to be active as EF8USA from
Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via LoTW. Website:
www.ea8ay.com/ef8x/ [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Husband and Wife team Fred, AB1OC and Anita, AB1QB will be active
vacation style from the island of Bora Bora (OC-067, DIFO FO-003, WLOTA 0430),
French Polynesia, from 18-24 February, 2012. Plans are to be QRV as FO/homecalls
on 40-10 metre PSK, RTTY, SSB Phone and JT65HF. They will have an Icom 7000, a
couple of vertical antennas and a 2 element beam for 10m and 12m. QSL is via
LoTW, eQSL or their home calls (AB1QB or AB1OC). Logs will also be uploaded to
ClubLog. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Yuri, N2TTA, will once again be active as KP2MM from Christiansted,
island of St. Croix, USVI (NA-106, USI VI002S, WLOTA 2477), in the ARRL DX CW
Contest as a Single-Op entry. QSL via LoTW; also direct only to N2TTA (QRZ.com).
[NG3K]
18/02/2012: Operators Lars DF1LON, Gerd DF9TS, Norbert DJ7JC, Wil PA0BWL and
Philippe LX2A will be active from Eschdorf, Luxembourg, as LX7I in the ARRL DX
CW Contest as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via LX2A, direct or Bureau. Website:
www.lx2a.com/ [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for the special contest station M5E to be active in the ARRL
DX CW Contest from the historical site of Marconi's original trans-Atlantic
tests in Poldhu, Cornwall, England (EU-005, WLOTA 1841). Operators from the
Wireless Contesters Olof G0CKV, Kazu JK3GAD, Oliver W6NV and Seppo OH1VR will
operate as a Multi-2 entry. Special QSLs will commemorate contacts on multiple
bands. QSL to G0CKV (QRZ.com). Website: www.qrz.com/db/M5E [OPDX Bulletin]
18/02/2012: Mat, MJ0ASP, will be QRV as a Single-Op/Low Power entry in the ARRL
DX CW Contest from St. Brelade, isle of Jersey (EU-013, WLOTA 0818). QSL via
LoTW preferred. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for Dave, N2NL, to be active as NH2T in the ARRL DX CW Contest
from Yigo, island of Guam (OC-026, USi GU003S, WFF KFF-110, WLOTA 0064). QSL via
LoTW or W2YC direct. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Felipe, NP4Z, will be active from San Juan, Puerto Rico (NA-099,
USi PR006S, WLOTA 2802) for the ARRL DX CW Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band
entry. QSL direct to N4AO. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for Pekka, OH2TA, to be active from
Islands (EU-002) as OH0X during the ARRL DX CW Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band
entry. QSL via OH2TA and LoTW. [OH2BN]
18/02/2012: Tomi, OH6EI, will be active as OH0Z from Riddarklint hill,
Mariehamn, Aland Island (EU-002, WFF OHFF-037, WLOTA 1373) for the ARRL DX CW
Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via W0MM. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Kim, OH6KZP, will be active at the controls of OH8X in
[OH2BN]
18/02/2012: Andy, AE6Y, will once again be active from Pos Chiquito,
(SA-036, WLOTA 0033), as P49Y for the ARRL DX CW Contest. Plans are for a
Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via AE6Y, direct only. Logs will be uploaded to
LoTW. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Operators Geoff W0CG, Tom W8TK, Keith WA9S, Dan N1ZZ, Rick N0YY,
Mal NP2L, Kelly N0VD and Barry W2UP will be active as PJ2T from the Signal Point
contest station, island of Curacao (SA-099, WLOTA 0942) in the ARRL DX CW
Contest. Probably M/2 entry. QSL direct to N9AG or via LoTW. The team will be
QRV from Curacao from 16-23 February, 2012. QSL via their home calls. [CCC]
18/02/2012: Look for Marty W1MD, Charlie K1XX and others to be active as PJ4X
during the ARRL DX CW Contest from Nikiboko North, island of Bonaire (IOTA
SA-006, WFF PAFF-024, WLOTA 1279, WW Loc. FK52UD). Plans are for a Multi-2
entry. The team will also be active outside the contest, using their own
callsigns. QSL PJ4X via W1MD, direct and LoTW. QSL others via their home calls.
[NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for Eric, K9GY, to be active as a Single-Op/Low-Power entry
during the ARRL DX CW Contest from near Kabul, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, as
T6MO. QSL via K9GY (direct) and LoTW. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Siggi, TF3CW, will be active in the ARRL DX CW Contest as a
Single-Op/Single-Band entry from Seltjarnarnes, Iceland (EU-021, WLOTA 2975).
QSL via LX1NO, direct only. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for John WC0W, Robert K5PI and Mike N7MH to be active as V31TP
from Belize during the ARRL DX CW Contest as a Multi-Single entry. QSL direct to
WC0W. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Alex, W2OX, will be active from Belize in ARRL DX CW Contest as
V31WW. Outside the contest he will be active on the WARC bands. QSL direct via
his home callsign. [DXAT]
18/02/2012: Kurt, W6PH, will be active from the Tarrafal Apartments, Hamilton
Parish, Bermuda (NA-005) as VP9/W6PH for the ARRL DX CW Contest as a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via home call, direct only. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Look for Al, WP3C, to be active in the ARRL DX CW Contest from
Utuado, Puerto Rico (IOTA NA-099, USi PR006S, WLOTA 2802, CQ Zone 8), as a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL direct to W3HNK. Website:
www.wp3c.qth.com/ [NG3K]
18/02/2012: Bruce, XW4XR (ex-XW1B), will be active as a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the ARRL DX CW Contest from Vientiane,
Laos. QSL via E21EIC, direct only. [NG3K]
18/02/2012: John, K6AM, will once again be active as ZF2AM, a
Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry in the the ARRL DX CW Contest, from
Savannah, Grand Cayman Island (NA-016, WLOTA 1042). QSL via home call, direct or
W6 Bureau. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW. [NG3K]
20/02/2012: Operators Fernando EA1GHT, Juan Carlos EA1AUM, Dani EB1LA, Javi
EC1KV, Carri EA1CUB, Juanjo EA1WX and Luis EA1CS will be active as AO1POL
(WAP-222) during the 9th WAP Antarctic Activity Week (20-26 February 2012). QRV
on 160-10 metres, including the WARC bands, using CW, SSB and the Digital modes.
They hope to be in the CQWW 160m SSB Contest (24-26 February). QSL via EA1GHT.
[OPDX Bulletin]
20/02/2012: Robert, DK2RO, will be active holiday style as DK2RO/p from
Spiekeroog Island (EU-047) from 20-24 February, 2012. QRV on all HF bands,
propagation permitting. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. Logs will be
uploaded to LoTW. Website: qrz.com/db/DK2RO [rsgbiota.org]
21/02/2012: Phil, G3SWH and John, EA5ARC (G3OLU) will be active as 3DA0PW from
the Hawane Resort, Swaziland, on 21-29 February, 2012. The licence has been
approved by the DXCC desk at ARRL. They will operate CW only on 80-10 metres
with two stations, with focus on the HF and WARC bands. There will be no 160,
60, 6 metre or EME activity. QSL via G3SWH, preferably via the OQRS facility on
Phil's web site (www.g3swh.org.uk/), otherwise direct or Bureau. Subject to a
good Internet connection, there will be an on-line log and daily uploads to
LoTW. Website: www.g3swh.org.uk/3da0pw.html [G3SWH]
22/02/2012: Elmo, EA5BYP and Javier, EA5KM have announced plans to be active
from Bioko Island (AF-010, WLOTA 2977), Equatorial Guinea, as 3C6A from 22 to 26
February, 2012. They will also be QRV from Annobón Island [Pagalu] as 3C0E
(AF-039, WLOTA 0174, WW Loc. JI28TO) between 28 February and March 11. Plans are
to be active on 160-6m CW, SSB and RTTY. They will also operate on 6 metres with
a 5 element yagi (50.104 MHz CW; 50.145 MHz SSB). QSL both callsigns direct to
EA5BYP (Elmo Bernabé Coll, P.O.Box 3097, 03080 Alicante, Spain), with S.A.E. and
enough postage to cover return QSL (that is 2GS or 2IRC or 1GS + 1IRC). Check
the 3C0E website for updated news and full dates at:
www.gdgdxc.net/3c0e/index.php [dx-world.net]
22/02/2012: Family DXpedition - Eric F5NBK, along with daughter Laura F4GEJ (YL
14 years old) and son Mathias F0GQX (10 year old) will be active from Punta
Cana, Dominican Republic (NA-096, WLOTA 2974), as HI7/homecalls from 22-29
February, 2012. They will be active on the HF bands using mostly SSB and the
Digital modes. QSL via home calls, direct or Bureau. [DXAT]
22/02/2012: After their PZ5RO operation from Suriname look for Redd, AI2N and
Dave, WJ2O to be active from the island of Aruba (SA-036, WLOTA 0033) as as
P40/AI2N and P40/WJ2O. QRV on all HF bands, holiday style. QSL via home calls.
[NG3K]
23/02/2012: Mike, W1USN (8P9CI) and Bob, AA1M (8P9CK) will operate from the
island of Barbados (NA-021, WLOTA 0999) between 23 February and 8 March, 2012.
They expect to be active in SSB, CW and PSK31 on the HF bands. 8P9CI will be
downloaded to LoTW daily from Barbados. QSL 8P9CK via AA1M, Bureau or direct
(CBA). [NG3K]
23/02/2012: Operators Ray N6HE, Jeff K6JW, NZ6L, Bob AB6SY, Clay AB9A, Diana
AI6DF and Bill KG6WVF will be active as K6PV/6 from Santa Catalina island
(NA-066, USi CA016S, WLOTA 2912, Los Angeles county), California, from 23-26
February, 2012. QRV on 20m SSB mostly, with some on 40m SSB. They will also be
in the NAQP RTTY and CQWW160 SSB Contests. Plans are to be 160-80-40-20-15m-10m
capable on SSB, CW, RTTY, and maybe PSK31. QSL direct to QRZ.com address for
K6PV. [rsgbiota.org]
23/02/2012: Orlando, PT2OP and Fred, PY2XB will be active as PV2PC and ZX2S,
respecitvely, on 23-27 February 2012 and during the South American Lighthouse
Weekend (24-26 February) from Ponta Das Canas lighthouse (DFB SP-014, WLOL
BRA-233, WLOTA 1007, WW Loc. GG76HG), located on Sao Sebastiao Island (SA-028,
DIB SP-02). Plans are to operate with two stations on the HF bands. QSL PV2PC
via PT2OP, direct or Bureau and ZX2S via PT7WA, direct or Bureau. Further
information on the South American Lighthouse Weekend, plus list of participants,
can be found at: www.grupodxbb.com.ar/faros2012 [LU7DSY]
24/02/2012: Yankee Clipper Contest Club members Tom N1GN, Bill NE1B and and
Karney W2AFC will be active as C6ANM from Nassau (Gambier Village), New
Providence Island, Bahamas (NA-001, WLOTA 1115, WW Loc. FL15GB) as a
Multi-Single entry in the CQ 160-Meter SSB Contest (24-26 February). QSL via
LoTW preferred, or direct to WA2IYO. [NG3K]
24/02/2012: Marco, CE1TBN (ex-CE6TBN) will be active as CE1TBN/7 from las
Huichas Island (SA-064) between 24-26th February, 2012. He will be QRV on 20, 15
and 10 meters, mainly SSB and some CW, using 100 Watts. QSL via CE1TBN.
[islandchaser.com]
24/02/2012: Members of the Radio Club Mar Del Plata (LU2DT) will be active as
LT5D for the South American Lighthouse Weekend (24-26 February) from Punta
Mogotes (WLOL ARG-005, WW Loc. GF11FV), Argentina. QSL via LU2DT (QRZ.com).
Website: lu2dt.org.ar/ [LU7DSY]
24/02/2012: Look for Ezequiel LU1EEZ/D, Mark LU7CAW/D, Alberto LU4DIS/D and
Mariano LU9ACJ/D to be active from the Martin Garcia lighthouse (WLOL ARG-045,
TWLHD WLH LU-005, Admiralty G0791, WW Loc. GF05VT), Martin Garcia Island
(SA-055) for South American Lighthouse Weekend. QRV on all HF bands. QSL via
Ezequiel, Alicia M de Justo 3442, Lomas del Mirador, Bs AS 1752, Argentina.
Website: www.lu1eez.8m.com/ [LU7DSY]
24/02/2012: Rick, LU9DA, plans to be active for South American Lighthouse
Weekend as LU9DA/D from the Baliza Escollera Norte Mar Del Plata light (WLOL
ARG-123) and the Baliza Escollera Sur Mar Del Plata light (WLOL ARG-124),
Argentina. QSL via LU9DA, direct (QRZ.com). Website: lu9da.dyndns.org/ [LU7DSY]
24/02/2012: Henning, OZ1BII, will be active from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
(NA-018, WFF OZFF-006, WLOTA 0072), as XP2I between 24-29 February, 2012. He
will use the special callsign XP2I, from the QTH of Jesper, OX3KQ. QRV using CW
only on the useable HF bands (160-10m), with a Ten-Tec Eagle 599. QSL via
OZ1BII. Website: www.oz1bii.dk/dxpedition1.htm [dx-world.net]
24/02/2012: Look for The Three Stars DX Group to be active during the South
American Lighthouse Weekend from the Cabo Carranza (WLOL CHI-005) lighthouse,
Chile. Operators Carlos CE6AMN, Roberto CE6UFF, Alejandro CA6WKD and Irma CA6UTF
will be QRV on 40 20 and 10 metre SSB. QSL via CE6AMN. Website:
www.actiweb.es/ce6amn [LU7DSY]
24/02/2012: John, K6AM, will be active as ZF2AM from Savannah, Grand Cayman
Island (NA-016, WLOTA 1042), for the CQ 160-Meter SSB Contest (24-26 February)
as a Single-Op/High-Power entry from CQ zone 8. QSL via K6AM, direct or Bureau
and LoTW. [NG3K]
Be sure to check Bill's (NG3K) website for updated ARRL DX CW Contest activity
at: ng3k.com/Misc/adxc2012.html .. Good luck to all participants & have fun!!!
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LOOKING AHEAD -
25/02/2012: Brian, K1LI will be active as J7Y from the island of Dominica
(NA-101) between 25 February and 13 March, 2012, with primary focus on ARRL DX
SSB Contest (3-4 March). QSL direct to his home callsign. [dx-world.net]
01/03/2012: Look for special event callsign 8N1MOMO to be active from 1 March
until 5 April 2012 to celebrate the 36th Koga-city (JCC 1404) Momo (or Peach
Blossom) Festival and the 19th Fire Balloon Contest. Koga(-city) is located in
Ibaraki prefecture, Kanto region, island of Honshu (AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan.
QSL via the JARL QSL Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
03/03/2012: Loma Del Toro Contest Group members Tino HI3CC, Franky HI3TT,
Ezequiel HI3EPR, John KL7JR and Edwin HI3K will be active as a Multi-Single
entry in the ARRL DX SSB Contest (3-4 March), using the callsign HI3K, from
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (NA-096, WLOTA 2974). QSL direct to KB2MS.
Website: www.lomadeltoro.com/ [NG3K]
03/03/2012: Hisashi, JF2SKV, will once again be active as NH0S/KH2 from
Barrigada, island of Guam (OC-026, USi GU003S, WFF KFF-110, WLOTA 0064, WW Loc.
QK23KM), for the ARRL DX SSB Contest (3-4 March). He plans to be QRV as a
Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via JF2SKV, direct or by the JARL
Bureau. [NG3K]
24/03/2012: Jack, R2AA (ex RW3QC), will be active as P3N from Pachyammos,
Cyprus (AS-004, WLOTA 0051, WW Loc. KM65he), during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(24-25 March) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry in CQ zone 20. QSL via
RW3RN. [NG3K]
14/04/2012: Members from the Papa Lima DX Group plan to be active as EJ0PL from
the Saltee Islands (EU-103) on 14-15 April, 2012. QRV on all HF bands and modes.
QSL via EI5JQ. Further information to follow. [dx-world.net]
29/04/2012: Operators Dominic ON4AZP, Michel ON4CAQ, Francois ON6VP, Herman
ON7FH and Maurice ON7KS will be active from Lolland Island (EU-029, DIA SJ-015,
WLOTA 2773), Region Sjælland (County of Zealand), as 5P5Y between 29 April and 5
May, 2012. QRV on all HF bands and modes. QSL via ON4AMM, direct or Bureau.
[rsgbiota.org]
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SPECIAL EVENTS -
18/02/2012: Itchen Valley Amateur Radio club is helping Girlguiding Chandlers
Ford Division celebrate World Thinking Day, over the weekend of 18 and 19
February, with the callsign GB0CFG. Visitors are always welcome at the Scout
Hut, Brickfield Lane, Chandlers Ford. QSL via the RSGB Bureau. [GB2RS]
18/02/2012: On 18 February, the Surrey Radio Contact Club is activating a
Thinking Day On The Air station. Using the callsign GB4ADD for the 4th.
Addiscombe Girl Guides, the station will be in the Church Hall at Christ Church
Methodist, 114, Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6AD. They will be
there from around 10.30am and expect to stay for around three hours. QSL via the
RSGB Bureau. [GB2RS]
U.S.A. Special Events can be found at: www.arrl.org/special-event-stations
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LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
18/02-19/02 CO6LP: Cuba Island WLOTA:0032 QSL EA5GL (d)
18/02-19/02 CR3A: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL CT3EE (d)
18/02-19/02 CR3L: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL DJ6QT (d/b)
18/02-19/02 CT9/OM7JG: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL HC (d/b)
18/02-19/02 EF8R: Isla de Gran Canaria WLOTA:0969 QSL LoTW
18/02-19/02 EF8USA: Isla de Tenerife WLOTA:1276 QSL LoTW
18/02-24/02 FO/AB1OC: Bora Bora Island WLOTA:0430 QSL HC (d)
18/02-24/02 FO/AB1QB: Bora Bora Island WLOTA:0430 QSL HC (d)
18/02-25/02 KG4AS: Guantanamo Bay WLOTA:0358 QSL N4SIA (d/b)
18/02-19/02 KP2MM: St. Croix Island WLOTA:2477 QSL LoTW/N2TTA (d)
18/02-19/02 M5E: England (main island) WLOTA:1841 QSL G0CKV (d)
18/02-19/02 MJ0ASP: Jersey Island (main) WLOTA:0818 QSL LoTW
18/02-19/02 NH2T: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL W2YC (d)
18/02-19/02 NP4Z: Puerto Rico Island WLOTA:2802 QSL N4AO (d)
18/02-19/02 OH0Z: Aaland (main island) WLOTA:1373 QSL W0MM (d/b)
18/02-19/02 P49Y: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL AE6Y (d/LoTW)
18/02-19/02 PJ2T: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL N9AG (d)
18/02-19/02 PJ4X: Bonaire Island WLOTA:1279 QSL W1MD (d)
18/02-19/02 TF3CW: Iceland WLOTA:2975 QSL LX1NO (d)
18/02-19/02 TO5X: Martinique Island WLOTA:1041 QSL UA3DX (d)
18/02-19/02 WP3C: Puerto Rico Island WLOTA:2802 QSL W3HNK (d)
18/02-19/02 ZD8Z: Ascension Island WLOTA:1491 QSL AI4U (d/b)
18/02-19/02 ZF2AM: Grand Cayman Island WLOTA:1042 QSL K6AM (d/b)
21/02-13/03 FG/F6ITD: La Desirade WLOTA:1121 QSL HC (d/b)
22/02-29/02 HI7/F0FQX: Hispaniola WLOTA:2974 QSL HC (d/b)
22/02-29/02 HI7/F4GEJ: Hispaniola WLOTA:2974 QSL HC (d/b)
22/02-29/02 HI7/F5NBK: Dominican Republic WLOTA:2974 QSL HC (d/b)
22/02-24/02 P40/AI2N: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL HC (d)
22/02-24/02 P40/WJ2O: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL HC (d)
23/02-08/03 8P9CI: Barbados Island WLOTA:0999 QSL W1USN (d)
23/02-08/03 8P9CK: Barbados Island WLOTA:0999 QSL AA1M (d/b)
23/02-26/02 K6PV/6: Santa Catalina Island WLOTA:2912 QSL HC (d)
23/02-27/02 PV2PC: Ponta Das Canas DFB:SP-014 WLOL:BRA-233 WLOTA:1007
QSL PT2OP (d/b)
23/02-27/02 ZX2S: Ponta Das Canas DFB:SP-014 WLOL:BRA-233 WLOTA:1007
QSL PT7WA (d/b)
24/02-26/02 LT5D: Punta Mogotes WLOL:ARG-005 QSL LU2DT (d)
24/02-26/02 LU1EEZ/D: Martin Garcia WLH:LU-005 WLOL:ARG-045
QSL LU1EEZ (d)
24/02-26/02 LU4DIS/D: Martin Garcia WLH:LU-005 WLOL:ARG-045
QSL LU1EEZ (d)
24/02-26/02 LU7CAW/D: Martin Garcia WLH:LU-005 WLOL:ARG-045
QSL LU1EEZ (d)
24/02-26/02 LU9ACJ/D: Martin Garcia WLH:LU-005 WLOL:ARG-045
QSL LU1EEZ (d)
24/02-26/02 LU9DA/D: Baliza Escollera Norte MDP WLOL:ARG-123 QSL HC (d)
24/02-26/02 LU9DA/D: Baliza Escollera Sur MDP WLOL:ARG-124 QSL HC (d)
24/02-29/02 XP2I: Greenland WLOTA:0072 QSL OZ1BII (d)
24/02-26/02 XR4C: Cabo Carranza WLOL:CHI-005 QSL CE6AMN (d)
24/02-26/02 ZF2AM: Grand Cayman Island WLOTA:1042 QSL K6AM (d/b)
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6 METRES & UP -
TG9SIX is under test as TG9ADV/B on the original frequency 50.011.00
We also have operating TG9TEN on 28.228.3 with 5W and plan to install
soon TG9TWO on 144 MHz, we will keep you posted. All of them from EK44
on a mountain side top. 73 Juan Munoz TG9AJR /11 Feb.2012/
Adrian EA1CYK/P is active from VP8/S -
Until March 2012, Adrian EA1CYK/P is active on 6m SSB and digital modes
during spare time from the Antarctic base of Gabriel de Castilla (WAP:
ESP-02) on Deception Island, South Shetland AN-010. If possible he will
also try to be active from the Juan Carlos I (WAP: ESP-01) base on
Livingstone Island. He will be qrv 06:00 AM UTC y las 14:00 PM UTC at
weekends and 15:00 y 18:00 PM UTC on working days. QSL via EA7LS.
17/02-21/02 T88KF: Palau OC-009 Grid:PJ77FI 6m 5el yagi QSL JA9APS (d/b)
21/02 LY 1296MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
21/02 NRAU 1.3GHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1800z-2200z
21/02 RSGB 1.3GHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 2000z-2230z
22/02 SKCC Straight Key Sprint 6m CW 0000z-0200z
22/02-26/03 3C6A: Bioko AF-010 Grid:JJ43 50.104CW 50.145USB QSL EA5BYP (d)
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_feb.html
GOT6??? - Six Meter Information by Andy 'NEON' Sargent N8OFS at:
http://noars.net/got6/GOT6.txt (Updated 08 February, 2012)
Information about current VHF activities can be found on the VHF DX portal "Make
More Miles on VHF" at: www.MMMonVHF.de/
SMIRK: www.smirk.org/
SOTA (Summits On The Air) Watch Alerts at: www.sotawatch.org/
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QSL INFORMATION -
QSLs via Bureau: None to report!
QSLs via Direct: 3B8CF (QRZ.com), 5U5U (QRZ.com), 6W7SK (F6BLP), 9J2QQV
(JO7QQV), 9N7MD (OQRS), BM1ØØ (BM2JCC), BN1ØØ (BM2JCC), BO1ØØ (BM2JCC), BQ1ØØ
(BM2JCC), BU1ØØ (BM2JCC), BVØEXPO (BM2JCC), BV1ØØROC (BM2JCC), BW1ØØ (BM2JCC),
BX1ØØ (BM2JCC), CYØ/VE1AWW (H/c), EI8JX (DF4ZY), JT1RF (VE7YBH), KAØXTT
(QRZ.com), KP2B (NQ2A), OHØX (OH2BH), OH2BH (QRZ.com), P29FR (I2RFJ), RZØAF
(QRZ.com), TX3T (RZ3EC), TX7M (RZ3EC), V63T (JA7GYP), VE8CDX [NA-009 Cornwallis
Island] (VE3CDX), VKØTH (JE1LET), VR2XMT (QRZ.com), XU7UJR (JA3UJR) and ZF2OE
(OE2WNL).
QSLs via LoTW: CR6K, LS1D, LX1EA, OH6LNI, VE3RZ and W9LW.
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LINKS -
IOTA (Islands On The Air) at: www.rsgbiota.org/
WCA (World Castles on the Air) at: www.wca.qrz.ru/ENG/main.html
WFF (World Flora & Fauna) at: www.wff44.org/program/wff/
WLOTA (World Lighthouses On The Air at: www.wlota.com/
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BITS & PIECES -
9TH ANTARCTIC ACTIVITY WEEK -
Italy holds three National Museums located in three different Cities: Genova,
Siena and Trieste. They have been established in 1996 and named Felice Ippolito
in memory of its first President.
Italian National Antarctic Museum of Genova: On October 2, 1998 the Exhibit
Centre was inaugurated in the area of the Ancient Port, a new pole of cultural
and tourist attraction of Genova. The Museum aims to inform the public about the
Antarctic continent and the research activities, especially the ones related to
the biological sector, carried out during the expeditions to Antarctica.
Italian National Antarctic Museum of Siena: Situated at the Didactical
Complex of Laterino, the exhibit has the aim to promote the knowledge of
Antarctic continent and connected research activities with special emphasis on
the geological, climatological and environmental evolution of the icy Continent.
Italian National Antarctic Museum of Trieste: Situated at the Comprensorio
San Giovanni, the exhibit site made available by the Department of Geology of
the University of Trieste, has the aim to promote the knowledge of any
documentation of the history of exploration of the continent. Its objectives are
the conservation, study and enhancement of Antarctic materials relating to the
marine geology and marine geophysics research fields, as well as of the history
of the explorations of the continent.
The 3 Italian National Antarctic Museums will participate all bands all modes
to the 9th AAW, Antarctic Activity Week (20-26 Febr.2012) operating from inside
the Museums:
- II1MNA (WAP-60), National Antarctic Museum of Genova. QSL via I1UP, no
E-QSL
Log on Line will be available at:
http://www.arigenova.it/antartic%20activity.htm
Other info: http://www.arigenova.it/ and http://www.mna.it/
- II3MNA (WAP-205) from National Antarctic Museum of Trieste. QSL via IQ3TS
- IO5ANT (WAP-210) from National Antarctic Museum of Siena. QSL via IW5EFX
More info at WAP web site www.waponline.it/ [Gianni I1HYW]
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EA7 - Alborán Island Expedition (14 February 2012) -
The EG3INT/7 team has just received a message from the authorities informing
the trip must be postponed due to the boat having to undertake other priority
commitments.
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[IARU-R2-News 162] Special WRC Report Number Three - The Amateur Radio
Service Gains A Band Near 500 kHz
2012-02-15
[Editors note: Subject to approval by Industry Canada, operation on
this band is not permitted in Canada at this time. Radio Amateurs of
Canada will be working with Industry Canada through the Radio Advisory
Board of Canada (RABC) to work out the various details on amateur
usage of this band in Canada.]
472-479 kHz. The worldwide amateur radio service has a new frequency
band, 472 to 479 kHz. It is a secondary allocation. There are other
services in that portion of the spectrum that must not be interfered
with by the amateur operation.
The aeronautical radionavigation service is a primary service in the
band 415-495 kHz in the following areas: Australia, China, the French
overseas communities of Region 3, Korea (Rep. of), India, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Japan, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea and Sri Lanka.
The aeronautical radionavigation service is a primary service in the
band 435-495 kHz in the following areas: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
The amateurs are allowed to use the band so long as it does not cause
interference to this primary service or the maritime mobile service
operating in the 472-479 kHz band. There are some countries that will
not allow amateur radio operation in the 472-479 kHz band. The use of
the frequency band 472-479 kHz in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Belarus, China, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab
Emirates, the Russian Federation, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait,
Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Syrian Arab
Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen is limited to
the maritime mobile and aeronautical radionavigation services. The
amateur service shall not be used in the above-mentioned countries in
this frequency band, and this should be taken into account by the
countries authorizing such use.
The ITU Radio Regulations provide that radio amateurs are limited to 1
watt (e.i.r.p.) however administrations whose territory is beyond 800
kilometers from the borders of the following countries may increase
the operating power to 5 watts (e.i.r.p.): Algeria, Saudi Arabia,
Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, China, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United
Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania,
Oman, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia,
Sudan, Tunisia, Ukraine and Yemen.
The change becomes effective with the adoption of the Final Acts of
the Conference. Of course, it will be determined by each
administration around the world as to what modes and bandwidths will
be used in this portion of the spectrum and when hams in that country
will have access to the spectrum.
More activities from the WRC-12 will be reported at the end of the
WRC. The WRC continues until 17 February. There is an effort underway
to place an amateur radio agenda item on the agenda for the next WRC
which will take place in 2015.
Vernon Ikeda - VE2MBS/VE2QQ
Pointe-Claire, Québec
RAC Blog Editor/RAC E-News/Web News Bulletin Editor
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
Home of ICPO: http://www.qsl.net/va3rj/
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