I.C.P.O. Bulletin (28 March - 04 April 2014)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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28/03/2014: Operators Tang BM2AAV, Zhang BV1ED, Eddie BV2DD, Evan BV2KS, Lee
BV2NT and Lee BX2AB will be active as BP0P from Taipei, Taiwan (AS-020, WLOTA
0022, WW Loc. PL04VT) between 28-30 March 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and
RTTY, including a Multi-Two entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March). QSL
via BP0P (see QRZ.com). QSL also OK via ART QSL Service (BP0P c/o QSL Service,
Amateur Radio Taipei, P.O. Box 73-326, Taipei, Taiwan). [NG3K]
28/03/2014: Operators Heye DJ9RR, Norbert DJ7JC, Pista HA5AO, George HA5UK,
Luigi IV3YER, Dave K3EL, Gene K5GS, Glenn KE4KY, Luke VK3HJ, Mike WA6O and Les
W2LK will be active from Mellish Reef (IOTA OC-072) as VK9MT between 28th March
and 9th April 2014. They will use 6 K3's with 6 KPA600's and vertical antennas.
They plan to have 2 teams of 5 operators per shift on the air. Frequencies:
160-10m CW; 80-10m SSB; and 40-10m RTTY. QSL via M0URX (OQRS). Full details
available on their website at: www.vk9mt.com/ [DX World]
28/03/2014: Kei, KG2A (aka JJ1RJR and V25A), will once again be active as
KG2A/VP9 from the QTH of Ed, VP9GE, in Hamilton Parish, island of Bermuda
(NA-005, WLOTA 0201) between 28-31 March 2014. Kei will focus on the CQWW WPX
SSB Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band entry, CQ zone 8. Outside the contest look
for Kei to be active on the WARC and other bands, mainly CW. QSL via KG2A,
direct only (see QRZ.com). [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Celo, PY1MT will be QRV as PY1MT/p from Ilha de Jurubaiba (IOTA
SA-029, DIB RJ-22) and lighthouse (DFB RJ-24, ARLHS BRA-225) on 29-30 March,
2014, with some activity during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest. QSL via home call,
direct or Bureau. [425 DX News]
29/03/2014: The F8REF Bulletin reports that Pierre-Louis, F5NED will operate as
TO5NED from Mayotte (AF-027, DIFO FH-001, WLOTA 0376) from 29 March to 2 April
2014, with activity on the HF bands CW and SSB. QSL via home call. [425 DX News]
30/03/2014: John, 9H5G/C6A departs Nassau on Saturday and hopes to be active
from Little Harbour, Berry Islands (NA-054) sometime on Sunday, 30th March,
2014. QRV for 10 days, SSB/RTTY/PSK. See KK4OYJ blog for more info. [DX World]
01/04/2014: Martin, DB4BJ, plans to be active from the island of Dominica (IOTA
NA-101) as J79DB from 1-15 April 2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. QSL
via home call, direct (Martin Klar, Kuckucksweg 5, Oldenburg D-26131, Germany)
or Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL. Website: www.db4bj.de/
[rsgbiota.org]
02/04/2014: Operators Rob N7QT, Melanie AB1UH, Hugh W4VAB and Guy N7UN have
planned a holiday style, suitcase expedition, to the island of San Andres
(NA-033, WLOTA 2990, WWFF HKFF-035) using the callsign 5J0X. QRV between 2-14
April 2014 on 80-10 metre CW, SSB and PSK. The operation will be primarily
holiday style. Logs will be uploaded during the operation to Clublog and to LoTW
shortly after the mini-DXpedition. QSL direct to N7QT. No eQSLs. IRCs are
acceptable. ARRL Bureau cards acceptable. Direct QSLs with 2 US$ will be
returned via international postage otherwise via the ARRL Bureau. [DX World]
03/04/2014: A large group of operators will be active as DA0HEL from Helgoland
island (EU-127, DID/GIA N-014, WLOTA 0518) on 3-12 April, 2014. They will run
3-4 stations on the HF bands. QSL via DF6QC, bureau preferred. [425 DX News]
04/04/2014: Chris GM3WOJ (A35V) and Keith GM4YXI (A35X) plan activity from
Heilala Holiday Lodge, Tongatapu Island (OC-049, WW Loc. AG28HW), Kingdom of
Tonga, between 4-18 April 2014. QRV on 160-10 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. The QSL
manager for A35V and A35X is Kim Larson N3SL (Kim Larson N3SL, 22 N Hidden Acres
Drive, Sioux City, Iowa 51108, U.S.A.). Logs will be hosted by ClubLog. Further
info and updates on their website at: a35va35x.com/ [DX World]
LOOKING AHEAD -
10/04/2014: Imam, YB4IR/5, plans to be active from Natuna Island (IOTA OC-106)
between 10-14th April, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via home
call, direct, OQRS, LoTW and Bureau. [YB4IR]
11/04/2014: Jukka, OH3OJ, plans activity as OH3OJ/8 from the island of Hailuoto
(EU-184, WLOTA 0580), Oulu Province, Finland, from 11-15th April, 2014. QRV on
the HF bands, mainly SSB, on or near the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL
via home call, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
17/04/2014: Joe, K5KUA, will once again visit Galveston island (NA-143, USi
TX-001S, Galveston County), Texas, between 17-20th April, 2014. He will be
working CW only on the HF bands as time permits. QSL via home call, Bureau or
direct. [rsgbiota.org]
01/05/2014: Operators Siggi DL3HBZ, Stefan DJ7AO, Helge DF6LPC, Ben DB2LS,
Stefan DJ7AO, Uli DJ9IE, Henrik DF1LEO, Lothar DL8HAL and Harry DL5HAQ will be
active as DK0RZ and DL0DFF from the island of Hooge (EU-042, DID/GIA N-22) and
Hallig Hooge (WWFF DLFF-013) between 1-4 May, 2014. QRV on all bands and modes.
QSL via the DARC Bureau is preferred. Website: www.darc.de/e39 [rsgbiota.org]
03/05/2014: Look for Toshi, JD1BLC and Yoshi, JE2EHP to be active from
Chichi-jima (JIA 10-110, JCG 10007, WLOTA 2269, Tokyo prefecture), Ogasawara
Islands (AS-031) between 3-12 May, 2014. QRV on all bands and modes. Both Bureau
and direct QSLs are accepted via Toshi's JA homecall, JP1IOF. LoTW and OQRS will
be also available. [NG3K]
01/07/2014: David, OK6DJ, will be active as SV5/OK6DJ from Rhodes Island [Nisos
Rodos] (GIOTA DKS-006, MIA MGD-028, WLOTA 0045), Dodecanese (EU-001), from 1-7
July, 2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. QSL via home call, direct or
Bureau. [DXAT]
20/08/2014: Robert, VY2XDX, will be active as XO2C from Prince Edward Island
(NA-029, CIsA PE-001, WLOTA 0523, Grid Loc. EN76) from 20-25th August, 2014.
This will be a vacation style activation. Operating from about 1900 UTC to 0300
UTC. XO2C is the special event callsign celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the
Charlottetown Conference (www.canada-150th.ca/). QSL via VE3RHE, direct or
Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
AIRFIELDS ON THE AIR WEEK (AOTA) -
The Royal Air Force Amateur Radio Society (RAFARS) runs an Airfields on the
Air week from 29th March until 6th April, 2014. The following stations are going
to take part: RAF Langham GB2LAF, RAF Cranwell (Air Cadets) GB1CW, RAF
Neatishead GB2RAF, RAF Henlow GB4SMH, RAF Rednal GB6RAF, RAF Stanbridge GB4STB,
MOD Boscombe Down GB1BN, RAF Langham GB2LAF, RAF Halton GB0HN and RAF Cranwell
G3RAF/P. Further information and event details can be found at:
www.qsl.net/g4dqp/Regulations.html [DXNL]
ISWL CLUB CALLSIGNS -
The ISWL Club Callsigns in use throughout the month of April 2014 are:
GX4BJC /A & GX4BJC /P - Operated from Liverton, in Devonshire, by Tony -
M0RIF. (/A WAB Square = SX87 - England, IOTA = EU-005, WLOTA LH-1841).
MX1SWL /A - Operated from Frodsham, in Cheshire, by Tony - G1JPV. (/A WAB Square
= SJ57 - England, IOTA = EU-005, WLOTA LH-1841).
ALL QSL's for BOTH Calls will be handled by Herbie G6XOU and NOT the individual
Operator.
The I.S.W.L. is a member of the European PSK Club.
All QSL Info is on www.iswl.org.uk/ or www.qrz.com/ or via www.eQSL.cc/ NO LOTW.
I.S.W.L. Awards are available to all Hams and SWL's - see www.iswl.org.uk/
for full details. eQSL.cc cards ARE welcomed for our awards.
Very best wishes to all,
Pete Rayer, ISWL Life Vice President, Bournemouth, UK. [Pete's-DX-Newsdesk]
U.S.A. Special Events can be found at: www.arrl.org/special-event-stations
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
28/03-30/03 BP0P: Taiwan (main island) WLOTA:0022 QSL QRZ.com
28/03-31/03 KG2A/VP9: Hamilton Island WLOTA:0201 QSL H/c (d)
28/03-01/04 NH2KY: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL JR3QFB (d/B)
28/03-01/04 NY8A/KH2: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL JG1ITH (d/B)
28/03-01/04 W3JH/KH2: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL JR3QFB (d/B)
29/03-30/03 4V1JR: Haiti Island WLOTA:0343 QSL W3HNK (d)
29/03-30/03 8J1MTD: Honshu WLOTA:2376 QSL Direct/LoTW
29/03-30/03 8P2K: Barbados Island WLOTA:0999 QSL KU9C (d)
29/03-30/03 CQ3L: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL DJ6QT (d/B)
29/03-30/03 CR2X: Ilha de Sao Miguel WLOTA:2016 QSL OH2BH (d/B)
29/03-30/03 CR3A: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL EA5GL (d)
29/03-30/03 D4C: Ilha de Sao Vicente WLOTA:1976 QSL IZ4DPV (d/B)
29/03-30/03 D44AC: Ilha de Sao Vicente WLOTA:1976 QSL IZ4DPV (d/B)
29/03-30/03 EA8/RA1A: Ilha de Tenerife WLOTA:1276 QSL RN3RQ (d)
29/03-30/03 EF8U: Isla de Gran Canaria WLOTA:0969 QSL EA8URE (d)
29/03-30/03 EI1A: Ireland (Eire) WLOTA:2484 QSL PA3249 (d/B)
29/03-30/03 H27A: Cyprus Island WLOTA:0051 QSL RT9T (d)
29/03-30/03 KH2KY: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL JA1MFR (LoTW/eQSL)
29/03-30/03 NP2P: St. Croix Island WLOTA:2477 QSL LoTW/N2TTA (d)
29/03-30/03 P49Y: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL AE6Y (d)
29/03-30/03 PJ2T: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL W3HNK (d)
29/03-30/03 SX9C: Nisos Kriti WLOTA:1400 QSL LoTW
29/03-02/04 TO5NED: Mayotte Island WLOTA:0376 QSL F5NED (d/B)
29/03-30/03 VP2E: Anguilla Island WLOTA:1474 QSL N5AU (d)
29/03-30/03 WP2Z: St. Croix Island WLOTA:2477 QSL KU9C (d/B)
29/03-30/03 WP3C: Puerto Rico Island WLOTA:2802 QSL W3HNK (d)/LoTW
29/03-30/03 YE2C: Java WLOTA:1660 QSL LoTW
31/03-18/04 PJ2/DH2AK: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL H/c (d/B)
31/03-18/04 PJ2/DL1HTM: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL H/c (d/B)
02/04-14/04 5J0X: Isla San Andres WLOTA:2990 QSL N7QT (d)
03/04-12/04 DA0HEL: Helgoland WLOTA:0518 QSL DF6QC (B)
6 METRES & UP -
28/03-04/04 KH6/N0JK: Oahu Isl. OC-019 Grid:BL01 6m 3el 100w QSL N0JK (d)
01/04 LY 144MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1700z-2059z
01/04 NRAU 144MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1700z-2100z
01/04 SPAC 144MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
01/04 RSGB 144MHz UKAC SO/Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
02/04 MOON Contest 144MHz CW/Digital/FM/SSB 1800z-2000z
04/04 Feld-Hell New Member Sprint 6m class 2000z-2200z
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_mar.html
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 INFO -
The following operation is approved for DXCC credit:
TN2MS - Republic Of The Congo
Special notation:
Due to the information we had at the time some operations may have been
rejected as being a shipboard operation. This issue has been resolved and all
operations from October 12 through October 24, 2013 are now valid for DXCC
credit.
If you have a card for this operation between the dates of October 12 through
October 24, 2013 that was rejected, send an e-mail to DXCC at
bmoore[-at-]arrl.org to have your record updated.
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
QSLs via Bureau: AB5K, AF4OX, ER2000L, CE1/SP9EVP, K5GO, MW2I, N5RZ, VP5/KI7VR,
XT2DX, ZP5AA and ZP99A.
QSLs via Direct: 9Y4/VE3EY (H/c), CN2PM (OQRS), JH6TYD [AS-040] (QRZ.com),
K1GI/VP9 (OQRS), OD5NJ/p (KK4OK), PJ4LS (QRZ.com), PJ5/K5WE (H/c), T77LA
(QRZ.com), V73MW (OQRS), VP9/M0BLF (OQRS), VU7AG (OQRS), XZ1J (OQRS), YB8S
[OC-236 Gangga Is.] (YB9BU), YB8VM [OC-070] (YB9BU), YB8XM/P [OC-070 Saparua
Is.] (YB9BU), YB8XM/P [Seram Is.] (YB9BU), YB9YKI [OC-147 Yapen Is.] (YB9BU),
YC0LOU (YB0JZS), YE30P [OC-034 Papua] (YB9WR) and ZS9MADIBA (SARL).
QSLs via LoTW: 9J2T, AL1G, D2QR, GU6EFB, J42T, LI7CL, OS8A, P40L, PJ7AA,
VK9X/K7CO, VU7AG and XZ1J.
BITS & PIECES -
4Y1A & C7A Callsign Blocks -
Vienna International Amateur Radio Club (VIARC) proudly announces that VIARC
will operate stations under newly released callsigns of C7A and 4Y1A as a host
institute.
The callsign block C7A-C7Z is allocated to World Meteorological Organization
(WMO) and 4YA-4YZ is to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). VIARC
is currently operating a UN amateur radio station with the callsign 4U1VIC at
the Vienna International Centre which hosts numerous UN organizations and other
international organizations.
J52HF, GUINEA BISSAU -
Currently two team members of the Verona Dx Team are QRV as J52HF from Cumura,
Guinea-Bissau until April 5, 2014. They are primarily working at the local
hospital so are active spare time on 20-6m SSB/RTTY. QSL via I3LDP. [DX World]
PJ2, CURACAO -
Anja, DH2AK and Torsten, DL1HTM will again be active as PJ2/homecall from the
island of Curacao (SA-099, WLOTA 0942) between 31 March and 18 April, 2014. QRV
on HF bands, SSB. QSL via H/cs. [DX World]
RT9K/P, LITKE ISLAND (AS-089) -
UPDATE March 27, 2014
RT9K/p is now QRV from Litke AS-089 on 14260 kHz. QRV on 80-10m, CW/SSB/PSK.
QSL via RX9KM.
T8, PALAU (OC-009)
Fujio, JA1SVP and Takeo, JR1GSE will be active from Palau (IOTA OC-009)
between 16-19 May, 2014 as T88FA and T88TH, respectively. QRV on HF bands. QSL
via home calls. [DXAT]
Z8, SOUTH SUDAN -
STATUS UPDATE
Diya, Z81D (YI1DZ) has been in touch to inform that the current situation in
South Sudan is still not stable. He and Massimo, Z81B (IZ0EGB) have decided to
wait until at least next month to observe the situation, and if it improves they
will again operate radio.
Diya emphasised there are no restrictions on working radio but they want to
avoid any misunderstanding from different [political] parties for the time
being.
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** CQWW WPX SSB CONTEST **
The following stations have announced their participation in the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest (29-30 March, 2014):
CQZ
02 VE2CSI QC, Canada SOAB QSL MOURX OQRS/LoTW
03 VB7R BC, Canada TBD QSL VA7AAA (d/B)/LoTW
03 VC7X BC, Canada TBD QSL VE7JH (d)/LoTW
04 CJ3A ON, Canada TBD QSL VA3RVK (d/B)/LoTW
04 N5T Texas, U.S.A. MO QSL K5HM (d)/LoTW
04 VC3S ON, Canada TBD QSL VE3OIJ (d/B)/LoTW
04 VC3X ON, Canada M/? QSL VE3JO (d)/LoTW
04 VC6R AB, Canada TBD QSL VE6BF VE6SV (d)/LoTW
04 VC6Z AB, Canada TBD QSL VE6BF (d/B)/LoTW
05 NQ4I Georgia, U.S.A. M/M QSL LoTW/K4PK (d)
07 HR2WW Honduras M/S QSL KD4POJ (d)
07 TI8/W1USN Costa Rica SO QSL LoTW
08 4V1JR Haiti (NA-096) M/S QSL W3HNK (d)
08 8P2K Barbados (NA-021) SOABLP or SOSB(10m) QSL KU9C (d)/LoTW
08 8P5A Barbados (NA-021) SOABHP QSL NN1N (d)/LoTW
08 KG2A/VP9 Bermuda (NA-005) SOAB QSL H/c (d)
08 NP2P U.S. Virgin Islands (NA-106) SOAB QSL LoTW/N2TTA (d)
08 TO4C Martinique (NA-107) SOAB QSL M0OXO (OQRS)
08 VP2E Anguilla (NA-022) M/? QSL N5AU (d)/LoTW
08 VP2VAK U.S. Virgin Islands (NA-106) SO QSL SP9FIH (d/B)/LoTW
08 WP2Z U.S. Virgin Islands (NA-106) SO QSL KU9C (d)/LoTW
08 WP3C Puerto Rico (NA-099) SOABLP QSL W3HNK (d)/LoTW
08 ZF2DX Cayman Islands (NA-016) SO QSL K0DEQ (d)/LoTW
09 P40W Aruba (SA-036) TBD QSL N2MM (d)/LoTW
09 P49Y Aruba (SA-036) SOAB QSL AE6Y (d)/LoTW
09 PJ2T Curacao (SA-099) M/2 QSL W3HNK (d)/LoTW
10 HC1GVT/HC3 Ecuador SOAB QSL KK4GV (d)/LoTW
11 PY1MT/P: Brazil (SA-029) SO QSL H/c (d/B)
11 ZV5WPX Brazil SOSB(10m) QSL PP5JR (d)/LoTW
12 3G1B Chile M/? QSL HA1AG (d)/LoTW
13 CV3D Uruguay M/S QSL CX2ABC (d)/LoTW
13 LO5D Argentina SOSB(10m) QSL LU8EOT (d)/LoTW
14 CQ8X Azores (EU-003) SOABHP QSL OH2BH (d/B)/LoTW
14 DA2C Germany SOSB(10m) QSL Buro
14 DJ60DXMB Germany M/? QSL DL7UXG (d/B)/LoTW
14 EE5T Spain M/2 QSL LoTW
14 EI1A Ireland (EU-115) SOABHP QSL PA3249 (d/B)/LoTW
14 EI30T Ireland (EU-115) SOLP QSL LoTW
14 MS0OXE Scotland (Tiree Isl. EU-008) MO QSL M0URX (OQRS)
14 PD9X Netherlands M/2 QSL Direct/LoTW
14 SE0X Sweden M/2 QSL LoTW
14 SJ2W Sweden M/S QSL LoTW
15 9A73P Croatia M/S QSL 9A2NA (d)
15 E7A Bosnia & Herzegovina M/S QSL E77E (d/B)/LoTW
15 ES9C Estonia M/M QSL LoTW
15 IB3C Italy M/S QSL LoTW
15 II5P Italy M/S QSL IZ5PXX (d)/LoTW
15 IO5O Italy M/S QSL LoTW
15 IR5A Italy M/S QSL IK5AFJ (d)/LoTW
15 IY1GMS Italy M/S QSL IK1SPR (d)/LoTW
15 LY2W Lithuania M/2 QSL LY2W (d)/LoTW
15 LY7A Lithuania M/M QSL LoTW
15 OH5Z Finland M/2 QSL LoTW
15 UI2K Kaliningrad SOAB QSL UA2FZ (d)/LoTW
16 R2014I Russia (EU) SOAB QSL R7AA (d/B)/LoTW
16 RG22RQ Russia (EU) M/2 QSL RN3RQ (d/B)/LoTW
17 RY22MC Russia (AS) SOAB QSL R9MC (d)/LoTW
19 RT0F Russia (AS) (AS-018) M/2 QSL LoTW/Direct
20 4Z4OQ Israel SOSB(80m) QSL LoTW
20 C4A Cyprus (AS-004) M/2 QSL LoTW
20 H27A Cyprus (AS-004) SO QSL RT9T (d)/LoTW
20 J42T Greece M/2 QSL LoTW
20 J43TR Greece M/S QSL LoTW
20 P3N Cyprus (AS-004) Op R2AA SOABHP QSL RW3RN (d)/LoTW
20 SX9C Crete (EU-015) MO QSL LoTW
20 TC3D Turkey SOLP QSL TA3D (d)/LoTW
21 A73A Qatar MO QSL A71A (d)/LoTW
22 8Q7TS Maldive Islands (AS-013) SOAB QSL JF1CCH (d/B)/LoTW
24 BP0P Taiwan (AS-020) M/2 QSL QRZ.com
24 BH1CXR China MS/M-2 QSL Direct/Buro/LoTW
25 8J1MTD Japan (AS-007) M/M QSL Direct/LoTW/eQSL
26 VU4K Andaman Islands (AS-001) SO QSL W4VKU (d/OQRS)
26 XW0YJY Laos SOABLP QSL E21EIC (d)/LoTW
27 JD1BLY Ogasawara (AS-031) SO QSL JI5RPT (d/B)/LoTW
27 KH2KY Guam (OC-026) M/2 QSL JA1MFR (LoTW/eQSL)
28 9M2SM Malaysia M/S QSL 9M2GET (d)/LoTW
28 YB2TET/8 Indonesia (OC-219) SO QSL direct or via YB3MM
28 YB3MM/8 Indonesia (OC-219) SO QSL PayPal, direct or via IZ8CCW
28 YE2C Indonesia (OC-021) Multi-One QSL LoTW
28 YF1AR/8 Indonesia (OC-219) SO QSL N2OO (d)/LoTW
31 KH6/N0JK Hawaii (OC-019) SOSB(10m)LP QSL QSL H/c (d/B)/LoTW
31 NH7A Hawaii (OC-019) SOABHP QSL LoTW
31 T32TM East Kiribati TBD QSL K8NF (d)/LoTW
32 ZM90DX New Zealand (OC-134) SOABHP QSL M0OXO OQRS
33 3V8BB Tunisia SOAB QSL LX1NO (d)/LoTW
33 5E5E Morocco M/S QSL W7EJ (d)/LoTW
33 CN2AA Morocco M/? QSL UA2FM (d)/LoTW
33 CQ3L Madeira (AF-014) SOAB QSL DJ6QT (d/B)/LoTW
33 CR3A Madeira (AF-014) M/? QSL EA5GL (d)/LoTW
33 EA8/RA1A Canary Islands (AF-004) SOSB(40m) QSL RN3RQ (d)/LoTW
33 EA9LZ Ceuta & Melilla SO QSL LoTW
33 ED9K Ceuta and Melilla M/2 QSL EA7LS (d/LoTW)
33 EF8U Gran Canaria (AF-004) SOABLP-Assisted QSL EA8URE (d)/LoTW
35 6W/N6GQ Senegal SOABHP QSL LoTW / H/c Direct
35 D4C Cape Verde (AF-086) SOSB(10m) QSL IZ4DPV (d/B)/LoTW
35 D44AC Cape Verde (AF-086) SOSB(15m) QSL IZ4DPV (d/B)/LoTW
35 D44TEG Cape Verde (AF-005) TBD QSL HB9EBT (d/B)/LoTW
36 TJ3TS Cameroon SO QSL PA3249 (d/B)/LoTW
39 TO7BC Mayotte (AF-027) SOLP QSL DL7BC (d/B)/LoTW
(d) = Direct; (B) = Bureau; (d/B) = Direct or Bureau.
Be sure to check Bill's (NG3K) website for updated CQWW WPX SSB Contest
information at: ng3k.com/Misc/wpxs2014.html ....... Good luck to all
participants & have fun!
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
Home of I.C.P.O. & VEFF Program: http://www.qsl.net/va3rj/
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North American Checkpoint For:
World Lighthouses On The Air - WLOTA
www.wlota.com/
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Canadian Checkpoint For:
All Croatian Islands Award - ACIA
All Croatian Islands Award Group - ACIAG
The World Lighthouse Diplom - TWLHD/TWLHF
www.9a7k.com/
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Official Representative & Co-Ordinator of WCA program for Canada.
www.wcagroup.org/ENG/main.html
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Official Representative & Co-Ordinator of WorldWide Flora & Fauna (WWFF) Canada.
WWFF-council-member (representing VEFF).
www.wwff.co/
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Saturday, March 22, 2014
I.C.P.O. Bulletin (21-28 March 2014)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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21/03/2014: Jeff, N6GQ, plans to be active as 6W/N6GQ from Le Calao, Senegal,
between 21-30 March, 2014. QRV on 160-6 metre CW and SSB, including an entry in
the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March), CQ zone 35. QSL via LoTW if preferred.
More details to come soon. [NG3K]
21/03/2014: Sal, 9K2GV, plans to be active as 9K2GV/p from Faylakah Island
(IOTA AS-118), 20 km off the coast of Kuwait City in the Persian Gulf, on 21st
and 22nd March 2014. He plans to be QRV on the high bands running 500 Watts. QSL
via 9K2GV OQRS PAYPAL. Log search and OQRS will be hosted by ClubLog.
[rsgbiota.org]
21/03/2014: Look for Zhang, BA3AX and Lu, BD3AEO to be active as B3/BA3AX and
B3/BD3AEO, respectively, from Yuetuo [Yue Tuo] Island (AS-134), Leting county,
HeBei province, China, between 21-24 March, 2014. Plans are to be QRV with focus
on 20-15 metre CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK-31. QSL via BA3AX, direct or bureau.
[rsgbiota.org]
21/03/2014: Dragan, 4O4A, is currently in located in Mazar village, Badakhshan
Province in north-eastern Afghanistan. Having received his T6DD callsign, look
for Dragan to be active on 80-6m mainly CW until September 15th. QSL via home
call, LoTW and ClubLog OQRS. Note: T6DD is approved for DXCC credit. [DXAT]
21/03/2014: Mike, W1USN (RNARS #3889) and Bob, AA1M will be QRV from Costa de
Pajaros, Costa Rica, between 21 March and 1 April as TI8/home call. Operations
will be 80-10m SSB, CW, PSK-31 and maybe some RTTY. Mike will be operating the
CQWW WPX SSB Contest during the weekend of 29-30th March. All QSL's for both
operators via LoTW, direct and bureau. [DXAT]
21/03/2014: Hartwig, DL7BC, plans to be active as TO7BC from Tsingoni, Mayotte
Island (AF-027, DIFO FH-001, WLOTA 0376) between 21 March and 4 April, 2014. QRV
on 20-10m (maybe 40m) with 100 Watts and spiderbeam, including an entry in the
CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March). QSL via home call, bureau or direct. Online
log will be hosted by ClubLog. [NG3K]
21/03/2014: Junichi, JH3AEF (XT2AEF) Jusei JA3IVU (XT2IVU) and Yukinori, JA3VWT
(XT2VWT) will be active from Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso,
between 21-26 March, 2014. They plan activity on 80-10 metre CW, SSB and the
Digital modes. QSL via home calls, Bureau or direct. [DX World]
21/03/2014: Operators Barry ZS1FJ-9V1FJ-ZL1MFW-G4MFW, Sandro VE7NY, Franz
OE2SNL and Graham ZL1BMG will be active as ZL7AAA from Chatham Island (OC-038,
WLOTA 1627) between 21-31 March, 2014. The stations will be on the air 7 days
per week, 24 hours per day in 6-hour shifts per operator. QRV on all bands from
80-10 metre SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK-31. QSL via VE7NY and LoTW. Further
information and updates can be found on their website at: www.qsl.net/zl7aaa/
[DX World]
22/03/2014: Olivier ON4EI, one of the top European contester, is back to
Ireland (EU-115, WLOTA 2484) to operate EI8GQB and EI1A during the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest from 22nd March to 2nd April, 2014. In 2013, Olivier scored, with EI1A,
tops Europe in CQ WW WPX, IARU HF and IOTA contests in Low Power Single Op SSB
category using green energy only and its Field Day style antenna park. 18m top
loaded vertical monopole for 160-80m-40m bands + 32 radials. Inverted V dipole
for 160-80m-40m bands. 3 elements East-West two-direction inverted V beam for
40m band. 200m long beverage RX antenna East-West directional. 2 x Spiderbeam
antennas for 20/15/10m bands. Rigs are Elecraft K3+P3 & Kenwood TS2000 100W.
500Ah battery bank + 180W solar panel and 400W wind generator. You can follow
his solo expedition on www.qrz.com/db/EI8GQB and meet him on the air. QSL
Manager PA3249. [EI8GQB]
23/03/2014: Jeff, K0UU, plans activity as 3D2FJ from Beqa [Mbenga] Island
(OC-016, WLOTA 0215) between 23-31 March, 2014. QRV holiday style on 80-10 metre
CW Only. QSL via home call, LoTW preferred or direct (QRZ.com). [DX World]
23/03/2014: Joel, F5AOW and Phil, F5MVB plan to be active as 5V7BJ (SSB) and
5V7MP (SSB and CW), respectively, from Avepozo, Togo, between 23-31 March, 2014.
QRV on 80-10 metre CW and SSB. QSL via their home calls, bureau or direct. [DX
World]
23/03/2014: John, VK6HZ, will once again be active as VK6ARI from Rottnest
Island (OC-164, WLOTA 2197) between 23-30 March, 2014. QRV holiday style on
40-10 metre SSB, PSK and RTTY, possibly CW. Antenna will be a Buddipole.
Activity will be around the usual IOTA frequencies. QSL via VK6HZ, direct or
bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and ClubLog. [rsgbiota.org]
23/03/2014: Krish, W4VKU, will be active as VU4K from Port Blair, South Andaman
Island (AS-001, WLOTA 0562), between 23-30 March, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre SSB
and RTTY. He will have a 2 element SteppIR + 30/40m, Acom 1000 and may be a
Butternut Vertical antenna (equipment in use is subject to change, should there
be any change to the location plans). QSL via W4VKU (OQRS will be open in early
April 2014). Logs: Realtime logs will be available via ClubLog. [OPDX Bulletin]
25/03/2014: Joel, N5JR and John, N5JC will be active as HH2/homecalls from
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (NA-096, WLOTA 0343) between 25-30 March, 2014. They will
team up with Jean HH2JR for a Multi-Single entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(29-30 March) using the callsign 4V1JR from CQ zone 8. QSL via W3HNK. QSL both
HH2/homecalls via N5JR. [DXAT]
25/03/2014: Members of the Black Country DX & Contest Group will be QRV as
MS0OXE from the Isle of Tiree (IOSA NH04, SCOTIA DI10, WLOTA 2232, WAB NM04),
Inner Hebrides (EU-008), from 25th March to 31st March, 2014. QRV on 160-10
metre CW, SSB and RTTY, including an entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30
March). Logs will be uploaded to ClubLog once a day and LoTW on their return
home. QSL is via M0URX OQRS (m0urx.com/oqrs/). More information at their
website: www.ms0oxe.net/ [Pete's-DX-Newsdesk]
25/03/2014: John, W2GD, plans activity once again from near Santa Cruz, island
of Aruba (SA-036, WLOTA 0033, WW Loc. FK52BK) as P40W from 25-31 March, 2014.
QRV on the WARC bands as time permits. John's main focus will be the CQWW WPX
SSB Contest (29-30 March); category TBD, CQ zone 9. QSL P40W via N2MM (22 Mill
Road, Shamong, NJ 08088 USA). Bureau cards are NO LONGER accepted. [NG3K]
26/03/2014: Jaime, WP3A, will be active as EF8U from the Las Palmas Contest
station on Isla de Gran Canaria (AF-004, WLOTA 0969) as a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power/Assisted entry during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(29-30 March). QSL direct to EA8URE and LoTW. Outside of the contest, between
26th March and 6th April, Jaime will be active as EA8/WP3A. Listen for QSL
instructions. [OPDX Bulletin]
26/03/2014: Tynemouth ARC members Glen G0SBN, Bob M0KLO and Tony G8YFA will be
active as GS0NWM from the Isle of Arran (EU-123, IOSA CL01, SCOTIA CS14, WAB
NR93, WW Loc. IO75IN) from 26th March until 2nd April, 2014. Activity will be on
80-10 metres, all modes. QSL via LoTW and QSL Manager M0URX DIRECT OR OQRS
(www.m0urx.com/). All QSO's will be updated to Clublog regularly (depending on
internet access). Website: www.g0nwm.com/ [rsgbiota.org]
26/03/2014: Rich, M5RIC, will be active on all bands and modes from Ducos,
island of Martinique (NA-107, DIFO FM-001, WLOTA 1041, DDFM 97), as TO4C between
26 March and 1 April, 2014. Participation in CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March)
as a Single-Op/All-Band entry, CQ zone 8. QSL via M0OXO (OQRS). [DX World]
27/03/2014: Kim, OH6KZP, will once again activate the CQ8X contest station in
Ribeira Grande on the north coast of Sao Miguel island (EU-003, DIP AZ-002, PIP
AC-002, WLOTA 2016, WW Loc. HM68ER) with focus on the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(29-30 March) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry from CQ zone 14. Kim will
be QRV before the contest as CT8/OH6KZP. QSL via OH2BH. [NG3K]
28/03/2014: Operators Tang BM2AAV, Zhang BV1ED, Eddie BV2DD, Evan BV2KS, Lee
BV2NT and Lee BX2AB will be active as BP0P from Taipei, Taiwan (AS-020, WLOTA
0022, WW Loc. PL04VT) between 28-30 March, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and
RTTY, including a Multi-Two entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March). QSL
via BP0P (see QRZ.com). QSL also OK via ART QSL Service (BP0P c/o QSL Service,
Amateur Radio Taipei, P.O. Box 73-326, Taipei, Taiwan). [NG3K]
28/03/2014: Operators Heye DJ9RR, Norbert DJ7JC, Pista HA5AO, George HA5UK,
Luigi IV3YER, Dave K3EL, Gene K5GS, Glenn KE4KY, Luke VK3HJ, Mike WA6O and Les
W2LK will be active from Mellish Reef (IOTA OC-072) as VK9MT between 28th March
and 9th April, 2014. They will use 6 K3's with 6 KPA600's and vertical antennas.
They plan to have 2 teams of 5 operators per shift on the air. Frequencies:
160-10m CW; 80-10m SSB; and 40-10m RTTY. QSL via M0URX (OQRS). Full details
available on their website at: www.vk9mt.com/ [DX World]
28/03/2014: Kei, KG2A (aka JJ1RJR and V25A), will once again be active as
KG2A/VP9 from the QTH of Ed, VP9GE, in Hamilton Parish, island of Bermuda
(NA-005, WLOTA 0201) between 28-31 March, 2014. Kei will focus on the CQWW WPX
SSB Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band entry, CQ zone 8. Outside the contest look
for Kei to be active on the WARC and other bands, mainly CW. QSL via KG2A,
direct only (see QRZ.com). [NG3K]
LOOKING AHEAD -
29/03/2014: Special event station 8J1MTD (70th anniversary of Matsudo-city)
plans a Multi-Multi entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest from Matsudo city
(JCC-1207, WW Loc. PM95XT), Chiba prefecture, Kanto region, island of Honshu
(AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan (CQ zone 25). QSL via LoTW, eQSL and direct (see
QRZ.com). [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Operators BH1IOT, BH1HUK, BH1CXR, BH1DDU, BH1BOQ, BH1IGB, BH1CKM,
BG1QQT, BG1HAS, BD1LT, BD1TT, and BD1IIJ will be QRV as BH1CXR during the CQWW
WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March) as a MS/M2 entry from Haidian district, Beijing,
China (WW Loc. ON80BB, CQ zone 24). QSL direct (QRZ.com), by the Bureau and
LoTW. [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Madeira Contest Team members Joe CT3BD, Luis CT3DL, Joe CT3DZ, Luis
CT3EE, Duarte CT3EN, Tiago CT3KU, Jose CT3KY, Miguel CT3IA, Jose CT1BOH, Tony
CT1FFU and Nuno CT1FJO will be active in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March)
as CR3A from Funchal, Madeira Island (AF-014, DIP MA-001, PIP MD-001,
WLOTA:0053, WW Loc. IM12OR). This will be a M/? entry from CQ zone 33. QSL via
EA5GL, direct only. [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Radiogrupo Sur will once again activate CV3D for the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest as a Multi-Single entry from their antenna farm near Juanico, Canelones,
Uruguay (CQ zone 13). Operators include Gonzalo CX1CAK, Oscar CX1CW, Daniel
CX1FU, Lupo CX2ABC and Jorge CX6DAP. QSL via CX2ABC, direct only (PO Box 950,
CP.11000, Montevideo, Uruguay) with SAE + IRC or 2 USD. [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Look for KH2KY to be activated for the CQWW WPX SSB Contest as a
M/2 entry from Barrigada, island of Guam (OC-026, USi GU-003S, WLOTA 0064, WWFF
KFF-110, CQ zone 27). Operators will be Nori W6LJ, Rio NY8A, Aki W3JH, Kaz AH0KT
and Masa AH6KY. QSL via Masa, JA1MFR (LoTW, eQSL OK!) [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Al, WP3C, plans a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the CQWW
WPX SSB Contest from Utuado, island of Puerto Rico (NA-099, USi PR-006S, WLOTA
2802, CQ zone 8). QSL via W3HNK and LoTW. Website: /www.wp3c.comule.com/ [NG3K]
01/04/2014: Martin, DB4BJ, plans to be active from the island of Dominica (IOTA
NA-101) as J79DB from 1-15 April, 2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. QSL
via home call, direct (Martin Klar, Kuckucksweg 5, Oldenburg D-26131, Germany)
or Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL. Website: www.db4bj.de/
[rsgbiota.org]
27/04/2014: Makoto JI5RPT will be active from the Sakaiura Family Inn, Sakaiura
(WW Loc. QL17CC), Chichi-jima Island (JIA 10-110, WLOTA 2269, JCG 10007, Tokyo
prefecture), Ogasawara (AS-031), as JD1BLY between 27th April and 5th May, 2014.
Activity on 40m to 6m + Satellite. CW/SSB/Digi (No 6m EME). QSL JD1BLY via
"JI5RPT" Bureau or CBA. Online log search will be hosted by ClubLog. Website:
www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/ [DX World]
12/05/2014: Gil, F4FET, plans to be active as MM/F4FET/p from the Isle of Mull
(IOSA NH15, SCOTIA CN10, WLOTA 2485), Inner Hebrides (EU-008) from 12-18 May,
2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. Between 14-18th May, Gil plans to
activate the island of Lunga (IOSA FL07, SCOTIA CS37), Trenish Isles (EU-108),
in the Firth of Lorn, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. QRV only some hours of a day
in this period. QSL via home call, direct or bureau and ClubLog OQRS. Website:
www.f4fet.net/ [rsgbiota.org]
09/06/2014: Look for Lars, SM6CUK, to be active as SA6G/7 from the island of
Ven (EU-137, WLOTA 0780), Skane county, Sweden, from 9-16 June, 2014. QRV on the
HF bands on, or near, the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL via SM6CUK,
direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
29/09/2014: Stan, LZ1GC (ex-3D2GC), plans to be active from the Menen Hotel,
Meneng [aka Menen] district, Republic of Nauru (IOTA OC-031, WW Loc. RI39LK),
Micronesia, as C21GC (call requested) between 29th September and 14th October
14, 2014. QRV on 160-10m, CW/SSB and some RTTY. Website available with full info
soon. Logs to be uploaded to Club Log during the activity if possible. [DX
World]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
22/03/2014: Members of the Associazione Radioamatori Marinai Italiani --
Italian Amateur Radio Association Section of Taranto (IQ7UJ), Italian Sailors
and Navy announced that an exclusive amateur radio will be on board Naval Unit
of the Navy Luigi Durand de la Penne between March 22-23rd, using the special
callsign II7LDP/MM (ARMI-1111). Activity is to celebrate the 100th anniversary
of the birth of Admiral Luigi Durand de la Penne, decorated with the Gold Medal
for Military Valour for heroic action taken December 19, 1941, during the
Company of Alexandria, one of the most important in the history ship. Operators
mentioned are Frank IZ7AUH, Fabrizio IZ7LDC, Antonio IK7WDS, Simplicio IK7EJT
and Leonardo IZ7EDQ. QSL via IZ7EDQ, direct or by the Bureau. For more details,
see: www.qrz.com/db/ii7ldp [OPDX Bulletin]
24/03/2014: Team members Cartagena will be active as activate EH5HCO from 24-30
March 2014 to mark the 75th anniversary of the sinking of Olite Castillo. QRV on
all bands and modes. QSL via EA5GUQ, direct or Bureau. Website:
www.qrz.com/db/EH5HCO [DXAT]
24/03/2014: During the 3rd Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague
https://www.nss2014.com/en on 24th and 25th March 2014, the delegations do stay
at various locations near The Hague, including in Noordwijk. On the occasion of
the residence of the U.S. delegation and President Obama, PA6USA is activated
from 24th March to 18th April, 2014. With this callsign, we indicated our
respects to the inspiration of this recurring conferences. QSL card via PA7DA,
bureau preferred (Dutch QSL Bureau, Box 330, NL-6800 AH Arnhem, Netherlands).
Website: pa7da.jouwweb.nl/pa6usa http://pa7da.jouwweb.nl/pa6usa [PA7DA]
25/03/2014: Ofcom have advised that licensed amateurs with a main station
address in Scotland will be permitted to use the special prefix "A" - GA, MA,
2A - instead of the usual "M" for the period of 25th January (Burns Night) to
30th November (St. Andrews Day), during 2014. GMDX (www.gmdx.org.uk) will be
instituting an award scheme for working these special prefixes throughout the
period. More to follow.. [DX World]
26/03/2014: Between 26th March and 1st April 2014 look for the following
stations to be active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/0 operated by
Jason NR0X located in La Porte City, Black Hawk County, State of Iowa and W1AW/1
operated by Mitch W1SJ located in the city of Essex, Chittenden County, State of
Vermont. QSLs preferred via the bureau. [ARRL]
26/03/2014: Celebrating the 850th anniversary of the gothic cathedral of Sens,
Jean-Pierre, F6FNA, will be active as TM850CS on 29-30 March, and again in
April, May, August and during the Heritage Days on 19-21 September 2014. QSL via
F6FNA. [425 DX News]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at: www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
21/03-04/04 TO7BC: Mayotte Island WLOTA:0376 QSL DL7BC (d/B)
21/03-31/03 ZL7AAA: Chatham Island WLOTA:1627 QSL VE7NY (d)
23/03-31/03 3D2FJ: Beqa Island WLOTA:0215 QSL K0UU (d/LoTW)
23/03-30/03 VK6ARI: Rottnest Island WLOTA:2197 QSL VK6HZ (d/B)
23/03-30/03 VU4K: South Andaman Island WLOTA:0562 QSL W4VKU OQRS
25/03-28/03 HH2/N5JC: Haiti Island WLOTA:0343 QSL H/c (d)
25/03-28/03 HH2/N5JR: Haiti Island WLOTA:0343 QSL H/c (d)
25/03-31/03 MS0OXE: Tiree Island WLOTA:2232 QSL M0URX OQRS
25/03-31/03 P40W: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL N2MM (d)
26/03-06/04 EA8/WP3A: Isla de Gran Canaria WLOTA:0969 QSL Op's Info
26/03-01/04 TO4C: Martinique Island WLOTA:1041 QSL M0OXO (OQRS)
27/03-29/03 CT8/OH6KZP: Ilha de Sao Miguel WLOTA:2016 QSL H/c (d/B)
28/03-30/03 BP0P: Taiwan (main island) WLOTA:0022 QSL QRZ.com
28/03-31/03 KG2A/VP9: Hamilton Island WLOTA:0201 QSL H/c (d)
6 METRES & UP -
22/03-23/03 Oklahoma QSO Party 6m class 22 1300z-23 1900z
22/03-23/03 Louisiana QSO Party 6m, 2m classes 22 1400z-23 0200z
22/03-23/03 CLARA & Family Contest (2) 2m class 22 1700z-23 1700z
22/03-23/03 58th QCWA QSO Party CW/SSB/Digi 6m class 22 1800z-23 1800z
25/03 LY 2.4GHz & Up Activity Contest 1800z-2159z
25/03 NRAU Microwave Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1800z-2200z
25/03 SPAC 2.3GHz & Up Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
25/03 The 50MHz Open Cumulative SO/MO/LP/MP/HP 1800z-2200z
25/03 RSGB SHF UKAC SO Fixed/Open/13-3cms 2000z-2230z
26/03 SKCC Straight Key Sprint 6m class 0000z-0200z
28/03-17/03 9J2T: Zambia DXpedition 6m CW/SSB/RTTY QSL I2YSB OQRS
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_mar.html
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 INFO -
The following operation is approved for DXCC credit:
* T6DD - Afghanistan (Current operation)
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
Change of address -
QSL manager Rob, E77E, has a new postal address:
Robert Babec, E77E
P.O. Box 59
71000 Sarajevo
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA [DXNL]
QSLs via Bureau: 7T50I, 7W50I, 9A204W, CR2T, CX3AL, DK1K, E21YDP, EA1DAX,
GS3PYE/p, IP2ANT, OE5MPL, UR5IFX, W1AW, YC1LA, ZF2AH and ZS2CR.
QSLs via Direct: 3B9/OE4AAC (OQRS), 6W/G3TXF (OQRS), 7O2A (UA3DX), 8Q7KB (OQRS),
9L1A (9A2AA), A63RI [AS-124] (IZ8CLM), C37SBX (QRZ.com), C5YK (ON6EG), IA0MZ
(IW0EFA), NH4DX (KG6DX), XR0ZR (OQRS), XZ1J (OQRS) and ZF2XF (OQRS).
QSLs via LoTW: 5I0DX, 8P2K, 9J2T, 9V1SV, DU3/N0QM, M3W, R0FA, SV2DSJ, TM6M,
VO2AAA, YB9WZJ, ZD8JR, ZL4PLM and ZS8C.
BITS & PIECES -
FUNcube-1 Transponder test Saturday -
There will be a test on the 435/145 MHz linear transponder this Saturday March
22
When in sunlight FUNcube-1 is normally in "Educational Mode" (transponder off
with high power beacon) but on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at approximately 0930 UT
the FUNcube team are planning to switch to "Amateur Mode" (transponder on with
low power beacon) for at least one whole orbit.
The aim of the switch on March 22 is to check the effect on the satellite of
continuous "Amateur Mode", especially battery temperature.
FUNcube Yahoo Group http://amsat-uk.org/funcube/yahoo-group/
FUNcube Forum http://forum.funcube.org.uk/
AMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/
Source: Southgate ARC News
NAQCC FL Chapter Operation -
The Florida Chapter of NAQCC is holding their March Field Event in Lake Helen
Florida on Friday 03-21-2014 from 9 AM-ish to Noon-ish. (We're all old and
approach time in a more casual manner than we used to - and, after all, this IS
Florida you know.) Steve WB4OMM #5913, Art WB4MNK #5274, Wally KG4LAL #6278 and
Don K3RLL #1905 will somehow be switching around to cover 7.040+, 10.116,
14.060, 18.075 and probably some 17 meter SSB. Please listen for us at your
convenience. Thank you,... NAQCC-FL
Radio ham operating from research vessel as DL1LLL/MM -
Lars Lehnert, DL1LLL is back on the German research vessel Maria S Merian and
will be operating in the 160-10m amateur radio bands using SSB and digital
modes.
He will be traveling for four weeks on a scientific journey from Las Palmas,
Gran Canaria to Cadiz, Spain.
The German research vessel Maria S. Merian is named after the naturalist and
illustrator Maria Sybilla Merian and is an interdisciplinary research platform
built in 2006.
The Rostock-based research vessel is used by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic
Sea Research at Warnemünde for marine research work.
Its tasks are Arctic research, research on the Gulf Stream, and seabed
research to a depth of 10 km. It has a crew of 21, and can additionally
accommodate 22 scientists. The vessel is equipped with several laboratories.
The current position of the RV Maria S Merian can be found at:
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/211753000
DL1LLL
http://www.dl1lll.de/
Source: Southgate ARC News
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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The World Lighthouse Diplom - TWLHD/TWLHF
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21/03/2014: Jeff, N6GQ, plans to be active as 6W/N6GQ from Le Calao, Senegal,
between 21-30 March, 2014. QRV on 160-6 metre CW and SSB, including an entry in
the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March), CQ zone 35. QSL via LoTW if preferred.
More details to come soon. [NG3K]
21/03/2014: Sal, 9K2GV, plans to be active as 9K2GV/p from Faylakah Island
(IOTA AS-118), 20 km off the coast of Kuwait City in the Persian Gulf, on 21st
and 22nd March 2014. He plans to be QRV on the high bands running 500 Watts. QSL
via 9K2GV OQRS PAYPAL. Log search and OQRS will be hosted by ClubLog.
[rsgbiota.org]
21/03/2014: Look for Zhang, BA3AX and Lu, BD3AEO to be active as B3/BA3AX and
B3/BD3AEO, respectively, from Yuetuo [Yue Tuo] Island (AS-134), Leting county,
HeBei province, China, between 21-24 March, 2014. Plans are to be QRV with focus
on 20-15 metre CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK-31. QSL via BA3AX, direct or bureau.
[rsgbiota.org]
21/03/2014: Dragan, 4O4A, is currently in located in Mazar village, Badakhshan
Province in north-eastern Afghanistan. Having received his T6DD callsign, look
for Dragan to be active on 80-6m mainly CW until September 15th. QSL via home
call, LoTW and ClubLog OQRS. Note: T6DD is approved for DXCC credit. [DXAT]
21/03/2014: Mike, W1USN (RNARS #3889) and Bob, AA1M will be QRV from Costa de
Pajaros, Costa Rica, between 21 March and 1 April as TI8/home call. Operations
will be 80-10m SSB, CW, PSK-31 and maybe some RTTY. Mike will be operating the
CQWW WPX SSB Contest during the weekend of 29-30th March. All QSL's for both
operators via LoTW, direct and bureau. [DXAT]
21/03/2014: Hartwig, DL7BC, plans to be active as TO7BC from Tsingoni, Mayotte
Island (AF-027, DIFO FH-001, WLOTA 0376) between 21 March and 4 April, 2014. QRV
on 20-10m (maybe 40m) with 100 Watts and spiderbeam, including an entry in the
CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March). QSL via home call, bureau or direct. Online
log will be hosted by ClubLog. [NG3K]
21/03/2014: Junichi, JH3AEF (XT2AEF) Jusei JA3IVU (XT2IVU) and Yukinori, JA3VWT
(XT2VWT) will be active from Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso,
between 21-26 March, 2014. They plan activity on 80-10 metre CW, SSB and the
Digital modes. QSL via home calls, Bureau or direct. [DX World]
21/03/2014: Operators Barry ZS1FJ-9V1FJ-ZL1MFW-G4MFW, Sandro VE7NY, Franz
OE2SNL and Graham ZL1BMG will be active as ZL7AAA from Chatham Island (OC-038,
WLOTA 1627) between 21-31 March, 2014. The stations will be on the air 7 days
per week, 24 hours per day in 6-hour shifts per operator. QRV on all bands from
80-10 metre SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK-31. QSL via VE7NY and LoTW. Further
information and updates can be found on their website at: www.qsl.net/zl7aaa/
[DX World]
22/03/2014: Olivier ON4EI, one of the top European contester, is back to
Ireland (EU-115, WLOTA 2484) to operate EI8GQB and EI1A during the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest from 22nd March to 2nd April, 2014. In 2013, Olivier scored, with EI1A,
tops Europe in CQ WW WPX, IARU HF and IOTA contests in Low Power Single Op SSB
category using green energy only and its Field Day style antenna park. 18m top
loaded vertical monopole for 160-80m-40m bands + 32 radials. Inverted V dipole
for 160-80m-40m bands. 3 elements East-West two-direction inverted V beam for
40m band. 200m long beverage RX antenna East-West directional. 2 x Spiderbeam
antennas for 20/15/10m bands. Rigs are Elecraft K3+P3 & Kenwood TS2000 100W.
500Ah battery bank + 180W solar panel and 400W wind generator. You can follow
his solo expedition on www.qrz.com/db/EI8GQB and meet him on the air. QSL
Manager PA3249. [EI8GQB]
23/03/2014: Jeff, K0UU, plans activity as 3D2FJ from Beqa [Mbenga] Island
(OC-016, WLOTA 0215) between 23-31 March, 2014. QRV holiday style on 80-10 metre
CW Only. QSL via home call, LoTW preferred or direct (QRZ.com). [DX World]
23/03/2014: Joel, F5AOW and Phil, F5MVB plan to be active as 5V7BJ (SSB) and
5V7MP (SSB and CW), respectively, from Avepozo, Togo, between 23-31 March, 2014.
QRV on 80-10 metre CW and SSB. QSL via their home calls, bureau or direct. [DX
World]
23/03/2014: John, VK6HZ, will once again be active as VK6ARI from Rottnest
Island (OC-164, WLOTA 2197) between 23-30 March, 2014. QRV holiday style on
40-10 metre SSB, PSK and RTTY, possibly CW. Antenna will be a Buddipole.
Activity will be around the usual IOTA frequencies. QSL via VK6HZ, direct or
bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and ClubLog. [rsgbiota.org]
23/03/2014: Krish, W4VKU, will be active as VU4K from Port Blair, South Andaman
Island (AS-001, WLOTA 0562), between 23-30 March, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre SSB
and RTTY. He will have a 2 element SteppIR + 30/40m, Acom 1000 and may be a
Butternut Vertical antenna (equipment in use is subject to change, should there
be any change to the location plans). QSL via W4VKU (OQRS will be open in early
April 2014). Logs: Realtime logs will be available via ClubLog. [OPDX Bulletin]
25/03/2014: Joel, N5JR and John, N5JC will be active as HH2/homecalls from
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (NA-096, WLOTA 0343) between 25-30 March, 2014. They will
team up with Jean HH2JR for a Multi-Single entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(29-30 March) using the callsign 4V1JR from CQ zone 8. QSL via W3HNK. QSL both
HH2/homecalls via N5JR. [DXAT]
25/03/2014: Members of the Black Country DX & Contest Group will be QRV as
MS0OXE from the Isle of Tiree (IOSA NH04, SCOTIA DI10, WLOTA 2232, WAB NM04),
Inner Hebrides (EU-008), from 25th March to 31st March, 2014. QRV on 160-10
metre CW, SSB and RTTY, including an entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30
March). Logs will be uploaded to ClubLog once a day and LoTW on their return
home. QSL is via M0URX OQRS (m0urx.com/oqrs/). More information at their
website: www.ms0oxe.net/ [Pete's-DX-Newsdesk]
25/03/2014: John, W2GD, plans activity once again from near Santa Cruz, island
of Aruba (SA-036, WLOTA 0033, WW Loc. FK52BK) as P40W from 25-31 March, 2014.
QRV on the WARC bands as time permits. John's main focus will be the CQWW WPX
SSB Contest (29-30 March); category TBD, CQ zone 9. QSL P40W via N2MM (22 Mill
Road, Shamong, NJ 08088 USA). Bureau cards are NO LONGER accepted. [NG3K]
26/03/2014: Jaime, WP3A, will be active as EF8U from the Las Palmas Contest
station on Isla de Gran Canaria (AF-004, WLOTA 0969) as a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power/Assisted entry during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(29-30 March). QSL direct to EA8URE and LoTW. Outside of the contest, between
26th March and 6th April, Jaime will be active as EA8/WP3A. Listen for QSL
instructions. [OPDX Bulletin]
26/03/2014: Tynemouth ARC members Glen G0SBN, Bob M0KLO and Tony G8YFA will be
active as GS0NWM from the Isle of Arran (EU-123, IOSA CL01, SCOTIA CS14, WAB
NR93, WW Loc. IO75IN) from 26th March until 2nd April, 2014. Activity will be on
80-10 metres, all modes. QSL via LoTW and QSL Manager M0URX DIRECT OR OQRS
(www.m0urx.com/). All QSO's will be updated to Clublog regularly (depending on
internet access). Website: www.g0nwm.com/ [rsgbiota.org]
26/03/2014: Rich, M5RIC, will be active on all bands and modes from Ducos,
island of Martinique (NA-107, DIFO FM-001, WLOTA 1041, DDFM 97), as TO4C between
26 March and 1 April, 2014. Participation in CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March)
as a Single-Op/All-Band entry, CQ zone 8. QSL via M0OXO (OQRS). [DX World]
27/03/2014: Kim, OH6KZP, will once again activate the CQ8X contest station in
Ribeira Grande on the north coast of Sao Miguel island (EU-003, DIP AZ-002, PIP
AC-002, WLOTA 2016, WW Loc. HM68ER) with focus on the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(29-30 March) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry from CQ zone 14. Kim will
be QRV before the contest as CT8/OH6KZP. QSL via OH2BH. [NG3K]
28/03/2014: Operators Tang BM2AAV, Zhang BV1ED, Eddie BV2DD, Evan BV2KS, Lee
BV2NT and Lee BX2AB will be active as BP0P from Taipei, Taiwan (AS-020, WLOTA
0022, WW Loc. PL04VT) between 28-30 March, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and
RTTY, including a Multi-Two entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March). QSL
via BP0P (see QRZ.com). QSL also OK via ART QSL Service (BP0P c/o QSL Service,
Amateur Radio Taipei, P.O. Box 73-326, Taipei, Taiwan). [NG3K]
28/03/2014: Operators Heye DJ9RR, Norbert DJ7JC, Pista HA5AO, George HA5UK,
Luigi IV3YER, Dave K3EL, Gene K5GS, Glenn KE4KY, Luke VK3HJ, Mike WA6O and Les
W2LK will be active from Mellish Reef (IOTA OC-072) as VK9MT between 28th March
and 9th April, 2014. They will use 6 K3's with 6 KPA600's and vertical antennas.
They plan to have 2 teams of 5 operators per shift on the air. Frequencies:
160-10m CW; 80-10m SSB; and 40-10m RTTY. QSL via M0URX (OQRS). Full details
available on their website at: www.vk9mt.com/ [DX World]
28/03/2014: Kei, KG2A (aka JJ1RJR and V25A), will once again be active as
KG2A/VP9 from the QTH of Ed, VP9GE, in Hamilton Parish, island of Bermuda
(NA-005, WLOTA 0201) between 28-31 March, 2014. Kei will focus on the CQWW WPX
SSB Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band entry, CQ zone 8. Outside the contest look
for Kei to be active on the WARC and other bands, mainly CW. QSL via KG2A,
direct only (see QRZ.com). [NG3K]
LOOKING AHEAD -
29/03/2014: Special event station 8J1MTD (70th anniversary of Matsudo-city)
plans a Multi-Multi entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest from Matsudo city
(JCC-1207, WW Loc. PM95XT), Chiba prefecture, Kanto region, island of Honshu
(AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan (CQ zone 25). QSL via LoTW, eQSL and direct (see
QRZ.com). [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Operators BH1IOT, BH1HUK, BH1CXR, BH1DDU, BH1BOQ, BH1IGB, BH1CKM,
BG1QQT, BG1HAS, BD1LT, BD1TT, and BD1IIJ will be QRV as BH1CXR during the CQWW
WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March) as a MS/M2 entry from Haidian district, Beijing,
China (WW Loc. ON80BB, CQ zone 24). QSL direct (QRZ.com), by the Bureau and
LoTW. [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Madeira Contest Team members Joe CT3BD, Luis CT3DL, Joe CT3DZ, Luis
CT3EE, Duarte CT3EN, Tiago CT3KU, Jose CT3KY, Miguel CT3IA, Jose CT1BOH, Tony
CT1FFU and Nuno CT1FJO will be active in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March)
as CR3A from Funchal, Madeira Island (AF-014, DIP MA-001, PIP MD-001,
WLOTA:0053, WW Loc. IM12OR). This will be a M/? entry from CQ zone 33. QSL via
EA5GL, direct only. [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Radiogrupo Sur will once again activate CV3D for the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest as a Multi-Single entry from their antenna farm near Juanico, Canelones,
Uruguay (CQ zone 13). Operators include Gonzalo CX1CAK, Oscar CX1CW, Daniel
CX1FU, Lupo CX2ABC and Jorge CX6DAP. QSL via CX2ABC, direct only (PO Box 950,
CP.11000, Montevideo, Uruguay) with SAE + IRC or 2 USD. [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Look for KH2KY to be activated for the CQWW WPX SSB Contest as a
M/2 entry from Barrigada, island of Guam (OC-026, USi GU-003S, WLOTA 0064, WWFF
KFF-110, CQ zone 27). Operators will be Nori W6LJ, Rio NY8A, Aki W3JH, Kaz AH0KT
and Masa AH6KY. QSL via Masa, JA1MFR (LoTW, eQSL OK!) [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Al, WP3C, plans a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the CQWW
WPX SSB Contest from Utuado, island of Puerto Rico (NA-099, USi PR-006S, WLOTA
2802, CQ zone 8). QSL via W3HNK and LoTW. Website: /www.wp3c.comule.com/ [NG3K]
01/04/2014: Martin, DB4BJ, plans to be active from the island of Dominica (IOTA
NA-101) as J79DB from 1-15 April, 2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. QSL
via home call, direct (Martin Klar, Kuckucksweg 5, Oldenburg D-26131, Germany)
or Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL. Website: www.db4bj.de/
[rsgbiota.org]
27/04/2014: Makoto JI5RPT will be active from the Sakaiura Family Inn, Sakaiura
(WW Loc. QL17CC), Chichi-jima Island (JIA 10-110, WLOTA 2269, JCG 10007, Tokyo
prefecture), Ogasawara (AS-031), as JD1BLY between 27th April and 5th May, 2014.
Activity on 40m to 6m + Satellite. CW/SSB/Digi (No 6m EME). QSL JD1BLY via
"JI5RPT" Bureau or CBA. Online log search will be hosted by ClubLog. Website:
www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/ [DX World]
12/05/2014: Gil, F4FET, plans to be active as MM/F4FET/p from the Isle of Mull
(IOSA NH15, SCOTIA CN10, WLOTA 2485), Inner Hebrides (EU-008) from 12-18 May,
2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. Between 14-18th May, Gil plans to
activate the island of Lunga (IOSA FL07, SCOTIA CS37), Trenish Isles (EU-108),
in the Firth of Lorn, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. QRV only some hours of a day
in this period. QSL via home call, direct or bureau and ClubLog OQRS. Website:
www.f4fet.net/ [rsgbiota.org]
09/06/2014: Look for Lars, SM6CUK, to be active as SA6G/7 from the island of
Ven (EU-137, WLOTA 0780), Skane county, Sweden, from 9-16 June, 2014. QRV on the
HF bands on, or near, the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL via SM6CUK,
direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
29/09/2014: Stan, LZ1GC (ex-3D2GC), plans to be active from the Menen Hotel,
Meneng [aka Menen] district, Republic of Nauru (IOTA OC-031, WW Loc. RI39LK),
Micronesia, as C21GC (call requested) between 29th September and 14th October
14, 2014. QRV on 160-10m, CW/SSB and some RTTY. Website available with full info
soon. Logs to be uploaded to Club Log during the activity if possible. [DX
World]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
22/03/2014: Members of the Associazione Radioamatori Marinai Italiani --
Italian Amateur Radio Association Section of Taranto (IQ7UJ), Italian Sailors
and Navy announced that an exclusive amateur radio will be on board Naval Unit
of the Navy Luigi Durand de la Penne between March 22-23rd, using the special
callsign II7LDP/MM (ARMI-1111). Activity is to celebrate the 100th anniversary
of the birth of Admiral Luigi Durand de la Penne, decorated with the Gold Medal
for Military Valour for heroic action taken December 19, 1941, during the
Company of Alexandria, one of the most important in the history ship. Operators
mentioned are Frank IZ7AUH, Fabrizio IZ7LDC, Antonio IK7WDS, Simplicio IK7EJT
and Leonardo IZ7EDQ. QSL via IZ7EDQ, direct or by the Bureau. For more details,
see: www.qrz.com/db/ii7ldp [OPDX Bulletin]
24/03/2014: Team members Cartagena will be active as activate EH5HCO from 24-30
March 2014 to mark the 75th anniversary of the sinking of Olite Castillo. QRV on
all bands and modes. QSL via EA5GUQ, direct or Bureau. Website:
www.qrz.com/db/EH5HCO [DXAT]
24/03/2014: During the 3rd Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague
https://www.nss2014.com/en on 24th and 25th March 2014, the delegations do stay
at various locations near The Hague, including in Noordwijk. On the occasion of
the residence of the U.S. delegation and President Obama, PA6USA is activated
from 24th March to 18th April, 2014. With this callsign, we indicated our
respects to the inspiration of this recurring conferences. QSL card via PA7DA,
bureau preferred (Dutch QSL Bureau, Box 330, NL-6800 AH Arnhem, Netherlands).
Website: pa7da.jouwweb.nl/pa6usa http://pa7da.jouwweb.nl/pa6usa [PA7DA]
25/03/2014: Ofcom have advised that licensed amateurs with a main station
address in Scotland will be permitted to use the special prefix "A" - GA, MA,
2A - instead of the usual "M" for the period of 25th January (Burns Night) to
30th November (St. Andrews Day), during 2014. GMDX (www.gmdx.org.uk) will be
instituting an award scheme for working these special prefixes throughout the
period. More to follow.. [DX World]
26/03/2014: Between 26th March and 1st April 2014 look for the following
stations to be active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/0 operated by
Jason NR0X located in La Porte City, Black Hawk County, State of Iowa and W1AW/1
operated by Mitch W1SJ located in the city of Essex, Chittenden County, State of
Vermont. QSLs preferred via the bureau. [ARRL]
26/03/2014: Celebrating the 850th anniversary of the gothic cathedral of Sens,
Jean-Pierre, F6FNA, will be active as TM850CS on 29-30 March, and again in
April, May, August and during the Heritage Days on 19-21 September 2014. QSL via
F6FNA. [425 DX News]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at: www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
21/03-04/04 TO7BC: Mayotte Island WLOTA:0376 QSL DL7BC (d/B)
21/03-31/03 ZL7AAA: Chatham Island WLOTA:1627 QSL VE7NY (d)
23/03-31/03 3D2FJ: Beqa Island WLOTA:0215 QSL K0UU (d/LoTW)
23/03-30/03 VK6ARI: Rottnest Island WLOTA:2197 QSL VK6HZ (d/B)
23/03-30/03 VU4K: South Andaman Island WLOTA:0562 QSL W4VKU OQRS
25/03-28/03 HH2/N5JC: Haiti Island WLOTA:0343 QSL H/c (d)
25/03-28/03 HH2/N5JR: Haiti Island WLOTA:0343 QSL H/c (d)
25/03-31/03 MS0OXE: Tiree Island WLOTA:2232 QSL M0URX OQRS
25/03-31/03 P40W: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL N2MM (d)
26/03-06/04 EA8/WP3A: Isla de Gran Canaria WLOTA:0969 QSL Op's Info
26/03-01/04 TO4C: Martinique Island WLOTA:1041 QSL M0OXO (OQRS)
27/03-29/03 CT8/OH6KZP: Ilha de Sao Miguel WLOTA:2016 QSL H/c (d/B)
28/03-30/03 BP0P: Taiwan (main island) WLOTA:0022 QSL QRZ.com
28/03-31/03 KG2A/VP9: Hamilton Island WLOTA:0201 QSL H/c (d)
6 METRES & UP -
22/03-23/03 Oklahoma QSO Party 6m class 22 1300z-23 1900z
22/03-23/03 Louisiana QSO Party 6m, 2m classes 22 1400z-23 0200z
22/03-23/03 CLARA & Family Contest (2) 2m class 22 1700z-23 1700z
22/03-23/03 58th QCWA QSO Party CW/SSB/Digi 6m class 22 1800z-23 1800z
25/03 LY 2.4GHz & Up Activity Contest 1800z-2159z
25/03 NRAU Microwave Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1800z-2200z
25/03 SPAC 2.3GHz & Up Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
25/03 The 50MHz Open Cumulative SO/MO/LP/MP/HP 1800z-2200z
25/03 RSGB SHF UKAC SO Fixed/Open/13-3cms 2000z-2230z
26/03 SKCC Straight Key Sprint 6m class 0000z-0200z
28/03-17/03 9J2T: Zambia DXpedition 6m CW/SSB/RTTY QSL I2YSB OQRS
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_mar.html
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 INFO -
The following operation is approved for DXCC credit:
* T6DD - Afghanistan (Current operation)
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
Change of address -
QSL manager Rob, E77E, has a new postal address:
Robert Babec, E77E
P.O. Box 59
71000 Sarajevo
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA [DXNL]
QSLs via Bureau: 7T50I, 7W50I, 9A204W, CR2T, CX3AL, DK1K, E21YDP, EA1DAX,
GS3PYE/p, IP2ANT, OE5MPL, UR5IFX, W1AW, YC1LA, ZF2AH and ZS2CR.
QSLs via Direct: 3B9/OE4AAC (OQRS), 6W/G3TXF (OQRS), 7O2A (UA3DX), 8Q7KB (OQRS),
9L1A (9A2AA), A63RI [AS-124] (IZ8CLM), C37SBX (QRZ.com), C5YK (ON6EG), IA0MZ
(IW0EFA), NH4DX (KG6DX), XR0ZR (OQRS), XZ1J (OQRS) and ZF2XF (OQRS).
QSLs via LoTW: 5I0DX, 8P2K, 9J2T, 9V1SV, DU3/N0QM, M3W, R0FA, SV2DSJ, TM6M,
VO2AAA, YB9WZJ, ZD8JR, ZL4PLM and ZS8C.
BITS & PIECES -
FUNcube-1 Transponder test Saturday -
There will be a test on the 435/145 MHz linear transponder this Saturday March
22
When in sunlight FUNcube-1 is normally in "Educational Mode" (transponder off
with high power beacon) but on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at approximately 0930 UT
the FUNcube team are planning to switch to "Amateur Mode" (transponder on with
low power beacon) for at least one whole orbit.
The aim of the switch on March 22 is to check the effect on the satellite of
continuous "Amateur Mode", especially battery temperature.
FUNcube Yahoo Group http://amsat-uk.org/funcube/yahoo-group/
FUNcube Forum http://forum.funcube.org.uk/
AMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/
Source: Southgate ARC News
NAQCC FL Chapter Operation -
The Florida Chapter of NAQCC is holding their March Field Event in Lake Helen
Florida on Friday 03-21-2014 from 9 AM-ish to Noon-ish. (We're all old and
approach time in a more casual manner than we used to - and, after all, this IS
Florida you know.) Steve WB4OMM #5913, Art WB4MNK #5274, Wally KG4LAL #6278 and
Don K3RLL #1905 will somehow be switching around to cover 7.040+, 10.116,
14.060, 18.075 and probably some 17 meter SSB. Please listen for us at your
convenience. Thank you,... NAQCC-FL
Radio ham operating from research vessel as DL1LLL/MM -
Lars Lehnert, DL1LLL is back on the German research vessel Maria S Merian and
will be operating in the 160-10m amateur radio bands using SSB and digital
modes.
He will be traveling for four weeks on a scientific journey from Las Palmas,
Gran Canaria to Cadiz, Spain.
The German research vessel Maria S. Merian is named after the naturalist and
illustrator Maria Sybilla Merian and is an interdisciplinary research platform
built in 2006.
The Rostock-based research vessel is used by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic
Sea Research at Warnemünde for marine research work.
Its tasks are Arctic research, research on the Gulf Stream, and seabed
research to a depth of 10 km. It has a crew of 21, and can additionally
accommodate 22 scientists. The vessel is equipped with several laboratories.
The current position of the RV Maria S Merian can be found at:
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/211753000
DL1LLL
http://www.dl1lll.de/
Source: Southgate ARC News
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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All Croatian Islands Award - ACIA
All Croatian Islands Award Group - ACIAG
The World Lighthouse Diplom - TWLHD/TWLHF
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Friday, March 7, 2014
I.C.P.O. Bulletin (07-14 March 2014)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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07/03/2014: Jim, G3VDB, will be active again from the Vilamendhoo Island Resort
(WW Loc. MJ63LP), island of Vilamendhoo, South Ari Atoll (WLOTA 0317), Maldive
Islands (AS-013), with a focus on the BERU Contest (8-9 March). QRV holiday
style as 8Q7EJ on the HF bands using CW and SSB between 3-10 March 2014. Jim
reports - "The radio aims are: to operate in the 24hour BERU contest; to get my
last two US States (DE, ND) for WAS, and give as many as possible a confirmed
8Q7 QSO. All outstanding QSLs and OQRS will be processed after my return". [DX
World]
07/03/2014: Andy, UA3AA, is now active as 9N7AA from Pokhara (WW Loc. NL18XE),
Nepal, until 23 May 2014. Due to RFI issues and S9+ noise level, Andy asks you
have patience when trying to work him. QSL via direct only to: Andy Gromov, PO
Box 873, Brooklyn, NY 11230, USA. [DX World]
07/03/2014: Iain, M0PCB and Steve, M0SPF are currently active from Old Towne,
St. Peters Parish, island of Montserrat (NA-103, WLOTA 1475, WW Loc. FK86VR) as
VP2MXI (CW) and VP2MZR (SSB/RTTY), respectively, until 10th March 2014.
Operation will be holiday style with an entry into the RSGB Commonwealth Contest
(8-9 March). QSL via LoTW, Clublog OQRS, direct via M0PCB or via bureau to home
calls. [DX World]
08/03/2014: David, VK3BY, will be active as T88XT from Malakal Island, State of
Koror, Republic of Palau (OC-009, WW Loc. PJ77FH) between 8-14th March 2014.
David will be there with his XYL, so this will be a holiday style operation.
Activity will be SSB only on 80-6 metres. QSL via his home call, direct (w/3
USDs), by the bureau or eQSL. [OPDX Bulletin]
10/03/2014: Operators Manfred DK1BT, Csaba DH7KU, Tom DJ6TF, Manfred DK1BT,
Georg DK7LX, Wolf DL4WK, Sigi DL7DF, Juergen DL7UFN, Frank DL7UFR, Jan SP3CYY
and Leszek SP3DOI will be active from Gorakana, Moratuwa (Grid Loc. MJ96),
Colombo District, Western Province, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
(AS-003, WLOTA 0762), as 4S7DRG, 4S7FRG and 4S7LXG between 10-23 March 2014.
They plan activity with several stations on 160m to 6m on CW, SSB - one station
will be exclusively dedicated to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. The QSL-Route is via
DL7DF either direct (Sigi Presch DL7DF, Wilhelmsmuehlenweg 123, 12621 Berlin,
Germany) or via the German QSL bureau DARC to DL7DF. Full details and updates
at: www.dl7df.com/4s7/index.php [DX World]
10/03/2014: Alexander, RX0QM, is a member of the 59th Russian Antarctic
Expedition. Approx 10th March 2014 he will replace current operator Oleg,
RI1ANU, at Bellingshausen Station (AA UA-04, WAP RUS-01, WWFF RFF-154) on King
George Island (WLOTA 0312), South Shetlands Islands (AN-010), and be active on
HF bands as RI59ANT until 26th November 2014. QSL via Op's instruction. Website:
www.qrz.com/db/RI59ANT [DX World]
10/03/2014: Todd, KC1SQ, is planning on going "sailboat mobile" out of
Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, Belize, between 10-18th March 2014. He
has obtained the local callsign V31SQ. Operations will be low power (100W) with
an Icom IC-7000 w/AH-4 tuner into a simple wire going up the mast of their 42
foot sailboat. Operation will all be SSB, and he will likely concentrate on
40/20/15/10m bands. QSLs to his home call, direct or bureau. [OPDX Bulletin]
12/03/2014: Jim, W7EJ, will once again activate CN2R from Casablanca, Morocco,
between 12-30th March 2014. QRV on all bands, holiday style, including a
Multi-Single entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March) from CQ zone 33.
QSL via W7EJ. Website: cn2r.net/cn2r/ [NG3K]
12/03/2014: Andy, DK5ON, will be active from the island of Curacao (SA-099,
WLOTA 0942) between 12-29th March, 2014 as PJ2/DK5ON. QRV on 80-6 metre (WARC
bands included) SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via home call. Website:
www.qrz.com/db/DK5ON [DX World]
13/03/2014: Look for Aki, JR3QFB and Take, JS6RRR to be active from the island
of Aruba (SA-036, WLOTA 0033) as P40JH and P40R, respectively, between 13-18th
March 2014. Plans are to be QRV holiday style on 160-6 metres, all modes. QSL
via their home calls. [DX World]
13/03/2014: Franz, OE2SNL, has planned a suitcase DXpedition to Chatham Island
(OC-038, WLOTA 1627) as ZL7/OE2SNL between 13-26 March, 2014. QRV on 80-10 metre
CW and RTTY. Further information, including online log and QSL info can be found
at: www.oe2snl.at/zl7-oe2snl-2014/ [DX World]
14/03/2014: Maurizio, IK2GZU, will once again return to the Mission Ilembula.
Tanzania, to do some work at the new hospital and orphanage between 14th March
and 11th April 2014. He plans to be active during his spare time as 5H3MB on the
HF bands. Maurizio will use his FT-100 and the mission's TS-850 into a tri-band
3 element beam (20/15/10m) fixed on Europe and a vertical or dipole for the
other bands. QSL via IK2GZU, direct or bureau. Also, QSL via LoTW (after his
return home) and eQSL. For more details, updates and an online log, visit his
Web pages at: www.buffoli-pm.it/5h/Tanzania%202011.htm and
www.buffoli-pm.it/5h/qsl%20request.htm [OPDX Bulletin]
14/03/2014: Look for Peter, EI7CC, to be active once again as 7P8PB from Maseru
(WW Loc. KG30RQ), Kingdom of Lesotho beween 14 March and 3 April 2014. Activity
will be holiday style on all bands from the shack of Gerry, 7P8CC (EI8CC). QSL
via EI7CC direct or EI bureau. Log will be hosted by ClubLog. [NG3K]
14/03/2014: Masa, JA0RQV, plans to visit Tonga again, and will QRV as A35JP
from 14th to 20th March 2014 from Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu Island (OC-049, Grid
Loc. AG28), Kingdom of Tonga. Since it is not DX vacation but business trip, the
operation will be during his spare time after primary business, mostly at night
in Tongan time (UTC+13h) and week end. QRV on 80-6 metre CW and SSB, using
IC-7000 (100W) and Vertical. QSL via home call, by the bureau, LoTW and direct
with SASE w/1IRC (Masato Tamura, 2086-13 Daitakubo, Minami-ku, Saitama-city
336-0015 Japan). Further info and updates on his website at:
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/rqv [DxCoffee]
14/03/2014: Kazu, M0CFW, plans to be active as MJ0CFW from St. Brelade, isle of
Jersey (EU-013, WLOTA 0818, WW Loc. IN89VE) from 14-16th March 2014. QRV on the
HF bands. His main focus will be on the Russian DX Contest and BARTG RTTY
Contest (15-16 March) using the callsign MJ5Z. QSL via M0CFW and LoTW. [NG3K]
14/03/2014: Operators Ismael XE1AY, Alejandro XE1FAS, David XE1REW, Gustavo
XE1KKK, Enrique XE2AA, Jorge XE2AMS, Benjamin XE2AU and Juan XE2AY will be
active as XF1T from Cocinas Island (IOTA NA-189), in front of Punta Perula,
Jalisco (WW Loc. DK79TC) on 14-17th March, 2014. QRV on 160-10 metre CW, SSB,
RTTY and PSK31, near the usual IOTA frequencies. Satellite and 6m also. QSL via
IT9EJW, OQRS. Logsearch on ClubLog after the DXpedition. [IT9EJW]
14/03/2014: Guests of the Catamaran "Cush" sailing the Caribbean Sea, look for
Simone, HP2/IK5RUN and Danio, HP2/I5OYY to be active from two Panamanian island
groups between 15 March and 2 April 2014. They plan to be QRV from the San Blas
Archipelago (IOTA NA-170) and the Colon-Veraguas group (IOTA NA-202) during this
period. QRV holiday style on 80-6 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. [DX World]
LOOKING AHEAD -
29/03/2014: Lukas, HB9EBT, willl be active as D44TEG from Tarrafal, located in
the northern part of the island of Santiago (AF-005, Grid Loc. HK85) in the
Sotavento Islands of Cape Verde, from 29th March until 5th April 2014. QRV on
CW, PSK, RTTY; 20-10m. QSL via HB9EBT, direct or bureau. [DX World]
29/03/2014: Look for Bob, WP2XX, to be active as WP2Z during the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest (29-30 March) as a Single-Op entry from the Windwood contest station, on
the North shore of the island of St. Croix (USi VI-002S, WLOTA 2477, CQ zone 8),
US Virgin Islands (NA-106). QSL via KU9C. [NG3K]
02/04/2014: Operators Rob N7QT, Melanie AB1UH, Hugh W4VAB and Guy N7UN have
planned a holiday style, suitcase expedition, to the island of San Andres
(NA-033, WLOTA 2990, WWFF HKFF-035) using the callsign 5J0X. QRV between 2-14
April 2014 on 80-10 metre CW, SSB and PSK. The operation will be primarily
holiday style. Logs will be uploaded during the operation to Clublog and to LoTW
shortly after the mini-DXpedition. QSL direct to N7QT. No eQSLs. IRCs are
acceptable. ARRL Bureau cards acceptable. Direct QSLs with 2 US$ will be
returned via international postage otherwise via the ARRL Bureau. [DX World]
05/04/2014: Victor, CE1WFN plans to be active from Easter Island [aka Rapa Nui,
Isla de Pascua] (SA-001, DICE ICE-001, WLOTA 0319, WWFF CEFF-027) between 5-17th
April 2014 as CE0Y/CE1WFN. QRV on the HF bands. QSL via home call. [DX World]
05/04/2014: Jean-Marc, F5SGI, will be active as CT9/F5SGI from Ilha da Madeira
[Madeira Island] (IOTA AF-014, DIP MA-001, PIP MD-001, WLOTA 0053) between
5-12th April 2014. QRV on 80-10 metres, mainly CW. QSL via home call, either
bureau or direct. [NG3K]
09/04/2014: Look for Hans DL6JGN, Ronald PA3EWP and Guenter DL2AWG to be
signing KH8/homecalls from Ofu Island (OC-077, USi AS002S, WLOTA 3053), Manu'a
County, American Samoa, between 9-20th April 2014. Plans are to be QRV on 40m to
10m using CW, SSB and RTTY. They will use 2x K3 and PA 600W with Monoband GP's
from their QTH which is unobstructed to north direction, ie no hills. QSL via
home calls. Website: www.ofu2014.de/ [DX World]
04/05/2014: Look for Joerg, DL4HTK and Torsten DO5AD to be active from
Liechtenstein as HB0DRK and HB0YRK, respectively, between 4-18th May 2014. Plans
are to be QRV on 80-10 metre CW, SSB, PSK and RTTY. QSL via home calls. [NG3K]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
07/03/2014: Normunds Sne, YL3DQ, is now active as YL2014C from Riga, Latvia,
until 30th November during Europe's Cultural Capital City of 2014. QRV on 160 to
10 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. It is not necessary to send your QSL - all contacts
will be confirmed with bureau QSLs after the activity. Logs will be uploaded to
LoTW once in a month at least. Website and Riga-European Capital of Culture-2014
Award information can be found at: www.qrz.com/db/YL2014C [ARRL DX News]
12/03/2014: From 12-18th March 2014 look for the following stations to be
active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/7 operated by Ed AA7A located
in the city of Scottsdale, Maricopa County, State of Arizona and W1AW/8 operated
by Steve N8BJQ located in the city of New Carlisle, Champaign County, State of
Ohio. QSLs preferred via the bureau. [ARRL]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at: www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
10/03-23/03 4S7DRG: Sri Lanka Island WLOTA:0762 QSL DL7DF (d/B)
10/03-23/03 4S7FRG: Sri Lanka Island WLOTA:0762 QSL DL7DF (d/B)
10/03-23/03 4S7LXG: Sri Lanka Island WLOTA:0762 QSL DL7DF (d/B)
10/03-30/11 RI59ANT: King Georges Island WLOTA:0312 QSL Op's Info
12/03-29/03 PJ2/DK5ON: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL H/c (d/B)
13/03-18/03 P40JH: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL JR3QFB (d/B)
13/03-18/03 P40R: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL JS6RRR (d/B)
13/03-26/03 ZL7/OE2SNL: Chatham Island WLOTA:1627 QSL H/c (d/B)
14/03-15/03 MJ0CFW: Jersey Island (main) WLOTA:0818 QSL M0CFW (d)
6 METRES & UP -
08/03-09/03 SKCC Weekend Sprintathon 6m class 08 1200z-09 2359z
09/03 RSGB 70MHz Cumulatives #2 SO/Fixed/Open 1000z-1200z
09/03-10/03 Wisconsin QSO Party 6m-70cm classes 09 1800z-10 0100z
10/03-23/03 4S7DRG: Sri Lanka AS-003 Grid:MJ96 6m CW/SSB 100W 5el QSL DL7DF
(d/B)
10/03-23/03 4S7FRG: Sri Lanka AS-003 Grid:MJ96 6m CW/SSB 100W 5el QSL DL7DF
(d/B)
10/03-23/03 4S7LXG: Sri Lanka AS-003 Grid:MJ96 6m CW/SSB 100W 5el QSL DL7DF
(d/B)
11/03 LY 432MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
11/03 NRAU 432MHz Activity Contest Open/SO/MO 1800z-2200z
11/03 RSGB 432MHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 2000z-2230z
11/03 SPAC 432MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
11/03 RSGB 432MHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 2000z-2230z
13/03 LY 50MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
13/03 NRAU 50MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1800z-2200z
13/03 SPAC 50MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
14/03-17/03 XF1T: Cocinas Island NA-189 Grid:DK79TC 6m+Satellite QSL IT9EJW
(OQRS)
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_mar.html
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 INFO -
QSLs via Bureau: 5N7Q, 5V7D, 5W1SA, 5X1RO, 7U50I, 7X2ARA, 9L0W, A52MA,
DU1/JJ5GMJ, FG/F6ARC, FO/DF1YP, HB0Y/PD5AX, HH2/9A7GAE, JT1RF, KP2/K5WE, PJ4NX,
TM5FI, YN2CC, ZK3T and ZM9ODX.
QSLs via Direct: 7O2A (UA3DX), 3DA0ET (N7RO), BY4IB/4 [AS-146] (H/c) CY0P
(VE1RGB), FO4BM (F4FJH), HL5IVL (QRZ.com), HS0ZCW (QRZ.com), JY9FC (E73Y OQRS),
T6ZG (ON6ZG), VU7AG (W4VKU OQRS), XR0YY (EB7DX OQRS), YB4IR/8 (OQRS), YW5X
(DM4TI) and ZS8C [AF-021] (ZR6CWI OQRS).
QSLs via LoTW: GU6EFB, IT84BLB, LX1NO, TF/DL5LYM and VK0TH.
BITS & PIECES -
In Memory of Nancy Kott, WZ8C (FISTS #00379)
From Tim Lange, Nancy's OM
My wife Nancy passed away Sunday March 2, 2014. She endured many years of
medical challenges and is now resting peacefully. She is leaving a empty spot in
my heart as I'm sure it is the same for all of you. Thank you for the outpouring
of sympathy that I have already received. She has touched so many people around
the world.
I am enclosing a link to her brief obit. There are no services planned at
this time. She is being cremated at this time per her wishes.
I realize my contact list is not up to date today. Please forward this
message to anyone that might like to know (and copy to me so I can update my
list).
Tim Lange
Timclange[-at-]msn.com
In Memory of
Nancy Anne Kott
October 27, 1955 - March 2, 2014
KOTT, NANCY age 58 of Metamora, MI., died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the
University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor. Memorial Services will be
announced at a later date. Nancy was born October 27, 1955 in Hamtramck,
MI., to parents Kenneth and Irene (Keller) Kott. She was head of the North
American Branch of the Preservation of Morse Code (FISTS). Nancy worked for
the U.S. Census Bureau and the Center for Disease Control. Surviving are
husband Tim Lange; parents Kenneth and Irene Kott; sister-in-law Diane Kott
and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her brother Paul
Kott. Arrangements by the Hill Funeral Home, 11723 S. Saginaw St, Grand
Blanc, MI.
Condolences may be left on-line at www.hillfh.com/
TROMELIN 2014 - Offcial Press release # 2 -
Concerning *Tromelin 2014*, a lot of work has been done since our
previous press release.
First of all, we are extremely proud and grateful of the mobilization of
the amateur radio community. We want to thank the major sponsors who
joined our project. In the same way, a large number of smaller clubs
have shown much generosity. You can find all our contributors on the
dedicated web page.
The budget is not balanced yet and all kinds of help will be necessary
to make this expedition possible.
Please *Read full Press Release
*on our web site:
http://www.tromelin2014.com/en/news/press-release-2/#
Forwarded with 73, by
Maurice, F5NQL, F6KOP member
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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07/03/2014: Jim, G3VDB, will be active again from the Vilamendhoo Island Resort
(WW Loc. MJ63LP), island of Vilamendhoo, South Ari Atoll (WLOTA 0317), Maldive
Islands (AS-013), with a focus on the BERU Contest (8-9 March). QRV holiday
style as 8Q7EJ on the HF bands using CW and SSB between 3-10 March 2014. Jim
reports - "The radio aims are: to operate in the 24hour BERU contest; to get my
last two US States (DE, ND) for WAS, and give as many as possible a confirmed
8Q7 QSO. All outstanding QSLs and OQRS will be processed after my return". [DX
World]
07/03/2014: Andy, UA3AA, is now active as 9N7AA from Pokhara (WW Loc. NL18XE),
Nepal, until 23 May 2014. Due to RFI issues and S9+ noise level, Andy asks you
have patience when trying to work him. QSL via direct only to: Andy Gromov, PO
Box 873, Brooklyn, NY 11230, USA. [DX World]
07/03/2014: Iain, M0PCB and Steve, M0SPF are currently active from Old Towne,
St. Peters Parish, island of Montserrat (NA-103, WLOTA 1475, WW Loc. FK86VR) as
VP2MXI (CW) and VP2MZR (SSB/RTTY), respectively, until 10th March 2014.
Operation will be holiday style with an entry into the RSGB Commonwealth Contest
(8-9 March). QSL via LoTW, Clublog OQRS, direct via M0PCB or via bureau to home
calls. [DX World]
08/03/2014: David, VK3BY, will be active as T88XT from Malakal Island, State of
Koror, Republic of Palau (OC-009, WW Loc. PJ77FH) between 8-14th March 2014.
David will be there with his XYL, so this will be a holiday style operation.
Activity will be SSB only on 80-6 metres. QSL via his home call, direct (w/3
USDs), by the bureau or eQSL. [OPDX Bulletin]
10/03/2014: Operators Manfred DK1BT, Csaba DH7KU, Tom DJ6TF, Manfred DK1BT,
Georg DK7LX, Wolf DL4WK, Sigi DL7DF, Juergen DL7UFN, Frank DL7UFR, Jan SP3CYY
and Leszek SP3DOI will be active from Gorakana, Moratuwa (Grid Loc. MJ96),
Colombo District, Western Province, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
(AS-003, WLOTA 0762), as 4S7DRG, 4S7FRG and 4S7LXG between 10-23 March 2014.
They plan activity with several stations on 160m to 6m on CW, SSB - one station
will be exclusively dedicated to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. The QSL-Route is via
DL7DF either direct (Sigi Presch DL7DF, Wilhelmsmuehlenweg 123, 12621 Berlin,
Germany) or via the German QSL bureau DARC to DL7DF. Full details and updates
at: www.dl7df.com/4s7/index.php [DX World]
10/03/2014: Alexander, RX0QM, is a member of the 59th Russian Antarctic
Expedition. Approx 10th March 2014 he will replace current operator Oleg,
RI1ANU, at Bellingshausen Station (AA UA-04, WAP RUS-01, WWFF RFF-154) on King
George Island (WLOTA 0312), South Shetlands Islands (AN-010), and be active on
HF bands as RI59ANT until 26th November 2014. QSL via Op's instruction. Website:
www.qrz.com/db/RI59ANT [DX World]
10/03/2014: Todd, KC1SQ, is planning on going "sailboat mobile" out of
Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, Belize, between 10-18th March 2014. He
has obtained the local callsign V31SQ. Operations will be low power (100W) with
an Icom IC-7000 w/AH-4 tuner into a simple wire going up the mast of their 42
foot sailboat. Operation will all be SSB, and he will likely concentrate on
40/20/15/10m bands. QSLs to his home call, direct or bureau. [OPDX Bulletin]
12/03/2014: Jim, W7EJ, will once again activate CN2R from Casablanca, Morocco,
between 12-30th March 2014. QRV on all bands, holiday style, including a
Multi-Single entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March) from CQ zone 33.
QSL via W7EJ. Website: cn2r.net/cn2r/ [NG3K]
12/03/2014: Andy, DK5ON, will be active from the island of Curacao (SA-099,
WLOTA 0942) between 12-29th March, 2014 as PJ2/DK5ON. QRV on 80-6 metre (WARC
bands included) SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via home call. Website:
www.qrz.com/db/DK5ON [DX World]
13/03/2014: Look for Aki, JR3QFB and Take, JS6RRR to be active from the island
of Aruba (SA-036, WLOTA 0033) as P40JH and P40R, respectively, between 13-18th
March 2014. Plans are to be QRV holiday style on 160-6 metres, all modes. QSL
via their home calls. [DX World]
13/03/2014: Franz, OE2SNL, has planned a suitcase DXpedition to Chatham Island
(OC-038, WLOTA 1627) as ZL7/OE2SNL between 13-26 March, 2014. QRV on 80-10 metre
CW and RTTY. Further information, including online log and QSL info can be found
at: www.oe2snl.at/zl7-oe2snl-2014/ [DX World]
14/03/2014: Maurizio, IK2GZU, will once again return to the Mission Ilembula.
Tanzania, to do some work at the new hospital and orphanage between 14th March
and 11th April 2014. He plans to be active during his spare time as 5H3MB on the
HF bands. Maurizio will use his FT-100 and the mission's TS-850 into a tri-band
3 element beam (20/15/10m) fixed on Europe and a vertical or dipole for the
other bands. QSL via IK2GZU, direct or bureau. Also, QSL via LoTW (after his
return home) and eQSL. For more details, updates and an online log, visit his
Web pages at: www.buffoli-pm.it/5h/Tanzania%202011.htm and
www.buffoli-pm.it/5h/qsl%20request.htm [OPDX Bulletin]
14/03/2014: Look for Peter, EI7CC, to be active once again as 7P8PB from Maseru
(WW Loc. KG30RQ), Kingdom of Lesotho beween 14 March and 3 April 2014. Activity
will be holiday style on all bands from the shack of Gerry, 7P8CC (EI8CC). QSL
via EI7CC direct or EI bureau. Log will be hosted by ClubLog. [NG3K]
14/03/2014: Masa, JA0RQV, plans to visit Tonga again, and will QRV as A35JP
from 14th to 20th March 2014 from Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu Island (OC-049, Grid
Loc. AG28), Kingdom of Tonga. Since it is not DX vacation but business trip, the
operation will be during his spare time after primary business, mostly at night
in Tongan time (UTC+13h) and week end. QRV on 80-6 metre CW and SSB, using
IC-7000 (100W) and Vertical. QSL via home call, by the bureau, LoTW and direct
with SASE w/1IRC (Masato Tamura, 2086-13 Daitakubo, Minami-ku, Saitama-city
336-0015 Japan). Further info and updates on his website at:
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/rqv [DxCoffee]
14/03/2014: Kazu, M0CFW, plans to be active as MJ0CFW from St. Brelade, isle of
Jersey (EU-013, WLOTA 0818, WW Loc. IN89VE) from 14-16th March 2014. QRV on the
HF bands. His main focus will be on the Russian DX Contest and BARTG RTTY
Contest (15-16 March) using the callsign MJ5Z. QSL via M0CFW and LoTW. [NG3K]
14/03/2014: Operators Ismael XE1AY, Alejandro XE1FAS, David XE1REW, Gustavo
XE1KKK, Enrique XE2AA, Jorge XE2AMS, Benjamin XE2AU and Juan XE2AY will be
active as XF1T from Cocinas Island (IOTA NA-189), in front of Punta Perula,
Jalisco (WW Loc. DK79TC) on 14-17th March, 2014. QRV on 160-10 metre CW, SSB,
RTTY and PSK31, near the usual IOTA frequencies. Satellite and 6m also. QSL via
IT9EJW, OQRS. Logsearch on ClubLog after the DXpedition. [IT9EJW]
14/03/2014: Guests of the Catamaran "Cush" sailing the Caribbean Sea, look for
Simone, HP2/IK5RUN and Danio, HP2/I5OYY to be active from two Panamanian island
groups between 15 March and 2 April 2014. They plan to be QRV from the San Blas
Archipelago (IOTA NA-170) and the Colon-Veraguas group (IOTA NA-202) during this
period. QRV holiday style on 80-6 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. [DX World]
LOOKING AHEAD -
29/03/2014: Lukas, HB9EBT, willl be active as D44TEG from Tarrafal, located in
the northern part of the island of Santiago (AF-005, Grid Loc. HK85) in the
Sotavento Islands of Cape Verde, from 29th March until 5th April 2014. QRV on
CW, PSK, RTTY; 20-10m. QSL via HB9EBT, direct or bureau. [DX World]
29/03/2014: Look for Bob, WP2XX, to be active as WP2Z during the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest (29-30 March) as a Single-Op entry from the Windwood contest station, on
the North shore of the island of St. Croix (USi VI-002S, WLOTA 2477, CQ zone 8),
US Virgin Islands (NA-106). QSL via KU9C. [NG3K]
02/04/2014: Operators Rob N7QT, Melanie AB1UH, Hugh W4VAB and Guy N7UN have
planned a holiday style, suitcase expedition, to the island of San Andres
(NA-033, WLOTA 2990, WWFF HKFF-035) using the callsign 5J0X. QRV between 2-14
April 2014 on 80-10 metre CW, SSB and PSK. The operation will be primarily
holiday style. Logs will be uploaded during the operation to Clublog and to LoTW
shortly after the mini-DXpedition. QSL direct to N7QT. No eQSLs. IRCs are
acceptable. ARRL Bureau cards acceptable. Direct QSLs with 2 US$ will be
returned via international postage otherwise via the ARRL Bureau. [DX World]
05/04/2014: Victor, CE1WFN plans to be active from Easter Island [aka Rapa Nui,
Isla de Pascua] (SA-001, DICE ICE-001, WLOTA 0319, WWFF CEFF-027) between 5-17th
April 2014 as CE0Y/CE1WFN. QRV on the HF bands. QSL via home call. [DX World]
05/04/2014: Jean-Marc, F5SGI, will be active as CT9/F5SGI from Ilha da Madeira
[Madeira Island] (IOTA AF-014, DIP MA-001, PIP MD-001, WLOTA 0053) between
5-12th April 2014. QRV on 80-10 metres, mainly CW. QSL via home call, either
bureau or direct. [NG3K]
09/04/2014: Look for Hans DL6JGN, Ronald PA3EWP and Guenter DL2AWG to be
signing KH8/homecalls from Ofu Island (OC-077, USi AS002S, WLOTA 3053), Manu'a
County, American Samoa, between 9-20th April 2014. Plans are to be QRV on 40m to
10m using CW, SSB and RTTY. They will use 2x K3 and PA 600W with Monoband GP's
from their QTH which is unobstructed to north direction, ie no hills. QSL via
home calls. Website: www.ofu2014.de/ [DX World]
04/05/2014: Look for Joerg, DL4HTK and Torsten DO5AD to be active from
Liechtenstein as HB0DRK and HB0YRK, respectively, between 4-18th May 2014. Plans
are to be QRV on 80-10 metre CW, SSB, PSK and RTTY. QSL via home calls. [NG3K]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
07/03/2014: Normunds Sne, YL3DQ, is now active as YL2014C from Riga, Latvia,
until 30th November during Europe's Cultural Capital City of 2014. QRV on 160 to
10 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. It is not necessary to send your QSL - all contacts
will be confirmed with bureau QSLs after the activity. Logs will be uploaded to
LoTW once in a month at least. Website and Riga-European Capital of Culture-2014
Award information can be found at: www.qrz.com/db/YL2014C [ARRL DX News]
12/03/2014: From 12-18th March 2014 look for the following stations to be
active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/7 operated by Ed AA7A located
in the city of Scottsdale, Maricopa County, State of Arizona and W1AW/8 operated
by Steve N8BJQ located in the city of New Carlisle, Champaign County, State of
Ohio. QSLs preferred via the bureau. [ARRL]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at: www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
10/03-23/03 4S7DRG: Sri Lanka Island WLOTA:0762 QSL DL7DF (d/B)
10/03-23/03 4S7FRG: Sri Lanka Island WLOTA:0762 QSL DL7DF (d/B)
10/03-23/03 4S7LXG: Sri Lanka Island WLOTA:0762 QSL DL7DF (d/B)
10/03-30/11 RI59ANT: King Georges Island WLOTA:0312 QSL Op's Info
12/03-29/03 PJ2/DK5ON: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL H/c (d/B)
13/03-18/03 P40JH: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL JR3QFB (d/B)
13/03-18/03 P40R: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL JS6RRR (d/B)
13/03-26/03 ZL7/OE2SNL: Chatham Island WLOTA:1627 QSL H/c (d/B)
14/03-15/03 MJ0CFW: Jersey Island (main) WLOTA:0818 QSL M0CFW (d)
6 METRES & UP -
08/03-09/03 SKCC Weekend Sprintathon 6m class 08 1200z-09 2359z
09/03 RSGB 70MHz Cumulatives #2 SO/Fixed/Open 1000z-1200z
09/03-10/03 Wisconsin QSO Party 6m-70cm classes 09 1800z-10 0100z
10/03-23/03 4S7DRG: Sri Lanka AS-003 Grid:MJ96 6m CW/SSB 100W 5el QSL DL7DF
(d/B)
10/03-23/03 4S7FRG: Sri Lanka AS-003 Grid:MJ96 6m CW/SSB 100W 5el QSL DL7DF
(d/B)
10/03-23/03 4S7LXG: Sri Lanka AS-003 Grid:MJ96 6m CW/SSB 100W 5el QSL DL7DF
(d/B)
11/03 LY 432MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
11/03 NRAU 432MHz Activity Contest Open/SO/MO 1800z-2200z
11/03 RSGB 432MHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 2000z-2230z
11/03 SPAC 432MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
11/03 RSGB 432MHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 2000z-2230z
13/03 LY 50MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
13/03 NRAU 50MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1800z-2200z
13/03 SPAC 50MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
14/03-17/03 XF1T: Cocinas Island NA-189 Grid:DK79TC 6m+Satellite QSL IT9EJW
(OQRS)
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_mar.html
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 INFO -
QSLs via Bureau: 5N7Q, 5V7D, 5W1SA, 5X1RO, 7U50I, 7X2ARA, 9L0W, A52MA,
DU1/JJ5GMJ, FG/F6ARC, FO/DF1YP, HB0Y/PD5AX, HH2/9A7GAE, JT1RF, KP2/K5WE, PJ4NX,
TM5FI, YN2CC, ZK3T and ZM9ODX.
QSLs via Direct: 7O2A (UA3DX), 3DA0ET (N7RO), BY4IB/4 [AS-146] (H/c) CY0P
(VE1RGB), FO4BM (F4FJH), HL5IVL (QRZ.com), HS0ZCW (QRZ.com), JY9FC (E73Y OQRS),
T6ZG (ON6ZG), VU7AG (W4VKU OQRS), XR0YY (EB7DX OQRS), YB4IR/8 (OQRS), YW5X
(DM4TI) and ZS8C [AF-021] (ZR6CWI OQRS).
QSLs via LoTW: GU6EFB, IT84BLB, LX1NO, TF/DL5LYM and VK0TH.
BITS & PIECES -
In Memory of Nancy Kott, WZ8C (FISTS #00379)
From Tim Lange, Nancy's OM
My wife Nancy passed away Sunday March 2, 2014. She endured many years of
medical challenges and is now resting peacefully. She is leaving a empty spot in
my heart as I'm sure it is the same for all of you. Thank you for the outpouring
of sympathy that I have already received. She has touched so many people around
the world.
I am enclosing a link to her brief obit. There are no services planned at
this time. She is being cremated at this time per her wishes.
I realize my contact list is not up to date today. Please forward this
message to anyone that might like to know (and copy to me so I can update my
list).
Tim Lange
Timclange[-at-]msn.com
In Memory of
Nancy Anne Kott
October 27, 1955 - March 2, 2014
KOTT, NANCY age 58 of Metamora, MI., died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the
University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor. Memorial Services will be
announced at a later date. Nancy was born October 27, 1955 in Hamtramck,
MI., to parents Kenneth and Irene (Keller) Kott. She was head of the North
American Branch of the Preservation of Morse Code (FISTS). Nancy worked for
the U.S. Census Bureau and the Center for Disease Control. Surviving are
husband Tim Lange; parents Kenneth and Irene Kott; sister-in-law Diane Kott
and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her brother Paul
Kott. Arrangements by the Hill Funeral Home, 11723 S. Saginaw St, Grand
Blanc, MI.
Condolences may be left on-line at www.hillfh.com/
TROMELIN 2014 - Offcial Press release # 2 -
Concerning *Tromelin 2014*, a lot of work has been done since our
previous press release.
First of all, we are extremely proud and grateful of the mobilization of
the amateur radio community. We want to thank the major sponsors who
joined our project. In the same way, a large number of smaller clubs
have shown much generosity. You can find all our contributors on the
dedicated web page
The budget is not balanced yet and all kinds of help will be necessary
to make this expedition possible.
Please *Read full Press Release
http://www.tromelin2014.com/en/news/press-release-2/#
Forwarded with 73, by
Maurice, F5NQL, F6KOP member
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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