I.C.P.O. Bulletin (14-21 November 2014)

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I.C.P.O. Bulletin (14-21 November 2014)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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14/11/2014: Joe, K5KUA will once again be active from Galveston Island 
(NA-143, USi TX-001S), Galveston county, Texas, as K5KUA/5 from 14-16th 
November, 2014. He will be working CW only as time permits. QSL via home 
call direct or Bureau. Online log search will be hosted by ClubLog. 
[rsgbiota.org]

14/11/2014: Kevin, K6TOP is again be active from the British Virgin Islands 
(NA-023) as VP2V/K6TOP until 18th November, 2014. QRV on 40-10m CW, spare 
time. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [DX-World]

14/11/2014: A team consisting Andrey R6MG, Vlad UA3A and Vlad RN5A are 
active from Koh Rong Samloem (AS-133, WLOTA 0096) as XU7AEZ/p until 16th 
November, 2014. QRV on the HF bands. QSL via RX3F. [DX-World]

14/11/2014: Barry, VK2BJ will be active as YJ0BJ from Vanuatu (OC-035) 
between 14-21 November, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW and SSB. QSL via VK2BJ, 
direct, LoTW /eQSL. [DX-World]

14/11/2014: Henri, OH3JR will be active from Ascension Island (AF-003, 
WLOTA 1491) as ZD8JR between 14th November and 1st December, 2014. QRV on 
the HF bands, using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via home call, Bureau or direct. 
[DX-World]

15/11/2014: Georgi, LZ2OQV/1 will be active on the 15th and 16th of 
November 2014 from Royal Palace (WCA LZ-00019). He plans to work as LZ2OQV/p 
on 20 metre CW/SSB and possible on 17, 15 and 10 metres. QSL via home call, 
Bureau or direct. [RN1CW]

15/11/2014: Wolfgang, DL4WO will be active from Suriname as PZ5JW between 
15th November, 2014 and 15th January, 2015. QRV on the HF bands, holiday 
style. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [DX-World]

16/11/2014: Look for Olof, G0CKV, to be active as 3B9HA from Rodrigues 
Island (AF-017, WLOTA 4265, WWFF 3BFF-004) from 16-24th November, 2014. QRV 
holiday style on the HF bands, CW only. Possible low band activity. QSL via 
LoTW is preferred. [DX-World]

16/11/2014: Taiki W6TLD, Hiroyuki JI1JKW and Arihide JI1WTF will operate as 
FO/W6TLD, FO/JI1JKW and FO/JI1WTF, respectively, from Hiva-Oa Island (DIFO 
FO-021), Marquesas Islands (OC-027), on 16-21 November. They plan to be QRV 
on 40-6 metres (beacon on 50105 kHz) [DX-World]

16/11/2014: Pierre, ON7ZC and Michel, ON4BZ will be active on the 16th of 
November 2014 from Chateau Bivort (WCA ON-00464, BCA HT-107). They plan to 
work as ON7ZC/p and ON4BZ/p from 08:00 UTC on 7.131 and 14.251 MHz, SSB 
only. For special QSL instructions please visit ON7ZC at QRZ.com. [RN1CW]

16/11/2014: Dragan, YT2KID will be active on the 16th of November 2014 from 
Lazarev Citadel (WCA YU-00008), on the occasion of 666 years since the 
founding of the guards spear knights SV.Djorda which was established in 1348 
year. He plans to work as YT2KID/p on 40 (7.151), 20 (14.251) and 17 
(18.130) metres. QSL via home call, Bureau or direct. [WCA]

17/11/2014: Harald, DF2WO, will once again be active as XT2AW from 
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, between 17th November and 2nd December 2014. 
Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL via 
M0OXO (OQRS). [DX-World]

17/11/2014: Juergen, DL7UVO and Burkhard DL3KZA will sign YB9/homecalls 
from Komodo Island [Pulau Komodo] (IOTA OC-150, WW Loc. OI91RK) and Flores 
Island (OC-151) between 17-27th November. There maybe some local YB or YC9 
who will tag along and sign /P. QRV on all bands, CW and SSB. The islands 
are part of the Komodo National Park (WWFF YBFF-027), East Nusa Tenggara 
Province, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia. QSL via home calls. [W2FB]

17/11/2014: Marko, N5ZO, will be active as ZD8O from Green Mountain, 
Ascension Island (AF-003, WLOTA 1491, WW Loc. II22TB), between 17th November 
and 2nd December, 2014. QRV on all HF bands, including a Single-Op/All-Band 
entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (29-30 November) from CQ zone 36. QSL via 
OH0XX, direct or Bureau. [DX-World]

18/11/2014: Geoff W0CG (PJ2DX), Gene KB7Q (PJ2/KB7Q), Joerg DF9LJ 
(PJ2/DF9LJ) and possibly others will be active from the Signal Point contest 
station, island of Curacao (SA-099, WLOTA 0942) between 18th November and 
2nd December, 2014. Main focus will be on the CQWW DX CW Contest (29-30 
November) as a Multi/? entry using the callsign PJ2T. Outside the contest 
look for activity on the HF bands using with PJ2T or their personal PJ2 
callsigns. QSL PJ2T via W3HNK. QSL PJ2DX direct to W0CG. QSL others via 
their home calls. [CCC]

18/11/2014: Operators Din, YB8RW and Syafyuddin, YB8OUN will be active 
homecall/p from Banggai Island (OC-208) between 18-22 November. QRV on the 
HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL both calls via YB8RW direct or OQRS. [OPDX 
Bulletin]

19/11/2014: Felipe, CE5WQO will be active holiday style as CE0Z/CE5WQO from 
Juan Fernandez (SA-005, DICE ICE-004, WLOTA 0153) on 19-27th November. QSL 
via KA3LKM (direct only). [425 DX News]

19/11/2014: A team of 20 (featuring some of the world's most experienced CW 
DX operators) will be active as HI2DX from Saona Island (NA-122, WLOTA 2304, 
WW Loc. FK58PD), La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic, between 19-23 
November 2014 (tentative dates). They plan 24/7 activity for 5 days hoping 
to reach 100,000 QSOs in the process. Activity will be on 160-6 metre CW, 
SSB and the Digital modes. They will have 10 stations on the air using 
dipoles, verticals and other various antennas. The island is a government 
protected nature reserve and is part of East National Park [in Spanish 
Parque Nacional del Este] (WWFF HIFF-003). QSL Manager is Tim, M0URX, for 
direct requests and Bureau QSLs. A OQRS is available. Website: 
saonadxpedition2014.com/ [DX-World/OPDX Bulletin]

19/11/2014: Operators Scott W4PA, Brad WF7T, Robert S53R, Peter PJ4NX, and 
Steve PJ4DX will be active from Kralendij, island of Bonaire (SA-006, WLOTA 
1279, WWFF PAFF-024), between 19th November and 1st December. QRV with focus 
on the WARC bands and 160 metres, using PJ4/homecalls. Activity will include 
a Multi-Single entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest using the callsign PJ4Q from 
CQ zone 9. QSL PJ4Q via W4PA and LoTW. QSL others via their personal home 
callsigns. [NG3K]

19/11/2014: The Bulgarian Elecraft Team annual contest expedition to 
Asiatic Turkey is planed to be between 19-25th November, 2014. The call sign 
in the CQWW DX CW Contest (29-30 November) will be TC0A. Outside the contest 
we will be using our homecalls/TA0. Team members include Nick LZ1NK, Christo 
LZ3FN, Plamen LZ1DCW, Ilian LZ1CNN, Nick LZ3ND, Nasko LZ3YY, Yasar TA3D, 
Mustafa TA2TX, Miroslav LZ1MBU and Krasi LZ2UW. As always it will be field 
style operation. Their location will be the island of Bozcaada (IOTA AS-099, 
WLOTA 0085, QRA KM39AT). It was choosen because of the flat terrain and low 
noise level. They hope the first antenas and stations to be set, Tuesday 
19th in the late afternoon. QSL TA0A via LoTW (preferred). QSL others via 
their home callsigns. Website: tc3a.alle.bg/ [NG3K]

19/11/2014: Operators Ronald YC8ROP (QSL via W2FB), Richard YC8RBI, Donny 
YB8SX, Arnol YC8TDK, and Denny YC8UVH will be active from Siau Island 
(OC-210) as homecall/p between 19-23 November. This will be a new one for 
the Nusantara Award. QSL via home calls (see QRZ.com). [W2FB]

20/11/2014: Look for John, K9EL, to again be active from the island of 
Saint Martin (NA-105, DIFO FS-001, WLOTA 0383) between 30th November and 2nd 
December 2014. QRV on 160-10m, including an entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest 
(29-30 November) from CQ zone 8. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. 
[DX-World]

20/11/2014: Operators Tosy JA3FGJ, Ross JA3HBF and Hid JA3KGF will be QRV 
as homecall/5 from Shodo Island (AS-200) between 20-23 November. Activity 
will be on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via home calls, Bureau 
preferred. [rsgbiota.org]

20/11/2014: Joeke, PA0VDV will be active again as PJ2/PA0VDV from the 
island of Curacao (SA-099, WLOTA 0942) from 20th November to 26th December. 
He will operate CW only, but will not take part in the CQWW DX CW Contest. 
QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [425 DX News]

20/11/2014: A team consisting Marcelo Pera PY2AE, Murilo PY2DS, Joao Carlos 
PU2KKE, Willian PU2XIZ and Flavio PU2KFL plan activity from Bom Abrigo 
Island (SA-024, DIB SP-05, Grid Loc. GG64) as PW2BA between 20-23 November. 
Activity will include the activation of the Bom Abrigo lighthouse (DFB 
SP-013, ARLHS BRA-013, WLOTA 1244). They will also activate Cardoso Island 
(SA-024, DIB SP-07) using the callsign ZX2CA during the same time period. 
The team reports: "was never activated on phone, only CW (early 80s). Now 
let's put it active on bands 80m, 40m, 20m, 10m, 6m and 2m". QSL PW2BA via 
PY2AE, direct or Bureau. QSL ZX2CA via PY2DS, direct. [DX-World]

21/11/2014: Nobuaki, JA0JHQ, will be active as FK/JA0JHQ from the Le Surf 
Hotel in Noumea, New Caledonia, (OC-032, DIFO FK-001, WLOTA 1280) from 21-23 
November, while visiting FK8KA. QRV on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 metres, mainly 
SSB. 18 Mhz, 24 Mhz depends on the situation after he arrives at New 
Caledonia. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. Website: pandasan.jimdo.com/ 
[DX-World]

LOOKING AHEAD -

22/11/2014: Rob, DL7VOA, informs I.C.P.O. "I will be active as J34O from 
the island of Grenada (NA-024, WLOTA 0718) between 22 November and 6 
December. The QTH will be in Crochu Bay at the east coast of Grenada. 
Operating will take place in "holiday style" mainly in CW during the evening 
and night hours (maybe some SSB, no digital). As usual I will have my 
Elecraft K2 with me running 100 watts into a 10m pole with vertical dipoles 
on 10/12/15/17/20m and groundplanes for 30m and 40m. I also plan to 
participate in the CQWW DX CW Contest (29-30 November), a little more 
seriously, as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry (CQ zone 8). QSLs for 
J34O via Bureau or direct to DL7VOA. All this information (including a link 
with exact GPS coordinates) can be found on the website: 
www.qrz.com/db/dl7voa [DL7VOA]

22/11/2014: Take, JI3DST will once again be active as JI3DST/5 (CW/SSB) and 
JS6RRR/5 (RTTY/FM) from Shodo Island (AS-200) from 22-25 November. In case 
of heavy rain or other condition, the operation condition may vary. QSL via 
home call, Bureau or direct (QRZ.com). Website: blog.goo.ne.jp/ji3dst 
[rsgbiota.org]

23/11/2014: Rich, KE1B and Anna, W6NN will be QRV holiday style from the 
island of Anguilla (NA-022, WLOTA 1474) as VP2EAQ and VP2EAR, respectively, 
between 23rd November and 1st December, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and 
RTTY. QSL via KE1B, direct or Bureau. All QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW 
after the trip, and they plan to have real-time upload to ClubLog during the 
operation. [DX-World]

26/11/2014: Johnny, SM6JBC will be active from Rodrigues Island (AF-017, 
WLOTA 4265, WWFF 3BFF-004) as 3B9JB between 26th November and 2nd December, 
2014. QRV on the HF bands, using SSB, PSK31 and PSK63. QSL via home call, 
Bureau or direct. No eQSL! Note: Johnny is currently active from Mauritius 
as 3B8JB until 26th November. [DX-World]

29/11/2014: The Thailand DX Associtation (HSDXA) contest station E2X will 
participate in the CQWW DX CW Contest as a Multi-Single/High-Power entry 
from Phitsanulok, Thailand (CQ zone 26). Operators will include Choon 
E20HHK, Tony E21IZC, Bruce HS0ZLB (K0BJ) and Paul HS4DDQ. QSL E2X via 
E20GMY, direct or Bureau and LoTW. [NG3K]

29/11/2014: Fredy, SM6FKF plans a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the 
CQWW DX CW Contest from the Canary Islands (AF-004, CQ zone 33) as 
EA8/SM6FKF. QSL via home call and LoTW. [NG3K]

29/11/2014: Radio Sporting Team (RST) members Juha OH1JT, Mika OH2JA, Olli 
OH6CT, Jukka OH6DD, Tomi OH6EI and Jami OH7JR will be active in the CQWW DX 
CW Contest as OH0Z from the Aland Islands (EU-002, WLOTA 1373). Plans are 
for a Multi-Single entry, CQ zone 15. QSL via W0MM. [NG3K]

29/11/2014: Andy, AE6Y will be active once again as P49Y from Sabana 
Basora, island of Aruba (SA-036, WLOTA 0033) for the CQWW DX CW Contest as a 
Single-Op/High-Power/24 hour entry. Andy says "this will be a family trip, 
so will probably be QRV 24-hour Classic". QSL direct to AE6Y or LoTW. [NG3K]

29/11/2014: Manu, ZP9MCE plans a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the 
CQWW DX CW Contest from Hohenau-Itapua, Paraguay (CQ zone 11). QSL via LoTW 
or EA5ZD, direct only. [NG3K]

06/12/2014: Svein, LA9JKA reports that "This years work brings me to Bear 
Island [Bjornoya] (IOTA EU-027, WW Loc. JQ78WP). This will be a 
sparetime-operation. I've learnt some after sparetime-expedtions on Jan 
Mayen, and will be focusing on Bands from 160m-6m. Equiment is limited, due 
to rules of work. QRV: Approx 6th of December 2014. QRT: Approx. 30th of May 
2015. Focus on 160m will be in winter, and 6m in springtime. QSL via home 
call, direct only (see QRZ.com). [DXAT]

27/12/2014: Kan, JJ2RCJ will be active from the island of Guam (OC-026, USi 
GU003S, WLOTA 0064, WWFF KFF-110) as AH2/AB2RF between 27-30th December, 
2014. Focus on WARC band RTTY. QSL via LoTW. [DX-World]

20/01/2015: John, V47JA says - "I will again be operating from our Calypso 
Bay, island of St. Kitts (NA-104, WW Loc. FK87PG), W.I. vacation home, 
located 200 feet from the Caribbean Sea, from January 20 to March 1, 2015 
and active on 6-160m (incl. 60m) SSB. Radio: Kenwood TS-590S, and Elecraft 
KPA500 Amplifier. Antennas: 31', 10-40m Vertical, and 35', 40/80m Top Loaded 
Vertical; and shortened 160m Dipole. On 6m, 3el Yagi. Also XYL, Cathy 
(W5HAM) will occasionally operate as V47HAM. ALL QSL's DIRECT ONLY, to my 
home call: W5JON or LoTW." [DX-World]

07/03/2015: Ronald, YC8ROP will be active in the ARRL International DX SSB 
Contest (7-8 March 2015) from Tahuna, Sangihe Island (OC-210, WLOTA 2486), 
North Sulawesi, Indonesia. He plans a Single-Op/Single-Band (15m). QSL via 
direct, LoTW and eQSL. [NG3K]

28/03/2015: Look for Ronald, YC8ROP to be active as a Single-Op/Single-Band 
(15m) entry during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (28-29 March 2015) from Tahuna, 
Sangihe Island (OC-210, WLOTA 2486), North Sulawesi, Indonesia. QSL via 
direct, LoTW and eQSL. [NG3K]

SPECIAL EVENTS -

13/11/2014: Members of the Worksop Amateur Radio Society (G3RCW) support 
the BBC project Children in Need with the special event call GB0CIN. QRV 
Nov. 13 to 15 on 40-10m, 6m, 2m, and 70cm. QSL via bureau, eQSL. Website: 
www.bbc.co.uk/childreninneed [DX Newsletter]

14/11/2014: Special event station YB42SEA will be activated for the 42nd 
SEANET Convention to be held on the island of Bali (OC-022, WLOTA 2589) on 
14-17th November. Two stations will be active on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 
metres CW, SSB and digital modes. All of the QSOs will be confirmed 
automatically via the Bureau. Logsearch on ClubLog. Website: 
orari.or.id/seanet2014/ [425 DX News]

21/11/2014: Rajesh, VU2EXP will be active as AT1JCB from 21st November to 
9th December to celebrate the birthdate of Indian physicist and radio 
pioneer Jagadish Chandra Bose. He will operate only digital modes on 40, 20, 
15 and 10 metres. QSL via VU2EXP (direct only), LoTW and eQSL. [425 DX News]

U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at: 
www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html

LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -

14/11-17/11 YB42SEA: Bali WLOTA:2589 QSL Auto Buro
14/11-01/12 ZD8JR: Ascension Island WLOTA:1491 QSL OH3JR (d/B)
16/11-24/11 3B9HA: Rodrigues Island WLOTA:4265 QSL LoTW
17/11-02/12 ZD8O: Ascension Island WLOTA:1491 QSL OH0XX (d/B)
18/11-02/12 PJ2/DF9LJ: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL H/c (d/B)
18/11-02/12 PJ2/KB7Q: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL H/c (d)
18/11-02/12 PJ2DX: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL W0CG (d)
19/11-27/11 CE0Z/CE5WQO: Isla Robinson Crusoe WLOTA:0153 QSL KA3LKM (d)
19/11-23/11 HI2DX: Isla Saona WLOTA:2304 QSL M0URX OQRS
19/11-01/12 PJ4/S53R: Bonaire Island WLOTA:1279 QSL H/c (d/B)
19/11-01/12 PJ4/W4PA: Bonaire Island WLOTA:1279 QSL H/c (d/B)
19/11-01/12 PJ4/WF7T: Bonaire Island WLOTA:1279 QSL H/c (d/B)
20/11-02/12 FS/K9EL: St Martin Island WLOTA:0383 QSL H/c (d/B)
20/11-26/12 PJ2/PA0VDV: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL H/c (d/B)
20/11-23/11 PW2BA: Ilha do Bom Abrigo WLOTA:1244 QSL PY2AE (d/B)
21/11-23/11 FK/JA0JHQ: New Caledonia WLOTA:1280 QSL H/c (d/B)

6 METRES & UP -

15/11 Feld-Hell Turkey Hunt Sprint 6m class 1600z-1800z
16/11-21/11 FO/JI1JKW: Hiva-Oa OC-027 Grid:CI00 6m 50.105/B QSL H/c (d/B)
16/11-21/11 FO/JI1WTF: Hiva-Oa OC-027 Grid:CI00 6m 50.105/B QSL H/c (d/B)
16/11-21/11 FO/W6TLD: Hiva-Oa OC-027 Grid:CI00 6m 50.105/B QSL H/c (d/B)
18/11 LY 1.3GHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
18/11 NRAU 1.3GHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1800z-2200z
18/11 RSGB 1.3GHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 2000z-2230z
20/11 NRAU 70MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1800z-2200z
20/11-30/11 TY1AA: Benin Grid:TBA 50.102/CW 50.123/USB QSL I2YSB (d/B)

Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_nov.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: EM200UT, EM200UTS, EM2012EZ, EN1C, EN200ST, FJ/N5WR, LX3PR, 
LX7X, TO7BC, TT8/US3EZ, YC2IDA and YP1WFF/P.

QSLs via Direct: 4W6LU (JA2VWG), 9M57MS (9M6YBG), A52O (OH2YY), BO0D 
[AS-113] (OQRS), CX7CO (EA5GL), DP0GVN (DL5EBE), DS5QLJ/P (H/c), DX8DX 
(M0OXO), ES4QR (QRZ.com), JW9JKA [EU-027] (LA9JKA), KH0/OZ0J (H/c), P40JR 
(QRZ.com), RI1O [EU-119] (R7AA), T88VW (OZ0J), TG9/AB0FU (JA2SWH), TY1AA 
(I2YSB), YB8RW/P [OC-076] (H/c), YB8RW/P [OC-145] (H/c), YB8RW/P [OC-213] 
(H/c), YB8RW/P [OC-222] (H/c), YB8V [OC-076] (YB9BU), YB8V [OC-157] (YB9BU), 
YP0F [EU-191] (YO9FNP), YS1/AB0FU (JA2SWH), YW5D (DM4TI) and ZD9XF [AF-029] 
(G3TXF).

QSLs via LoTW: 3A2MW, 4L8A, 8R1AE, 9A2VX, A71AE, DD5ZZ, EW4AA, FM5AN, FT4TA, 
GJ8DX, HH2/PY3SB, HK1NA, JA0EQL, JL1SAM, K9ZM, KL5E, LU3CW, LY3X, LZ2PT, 
N4PN, OL1A, OL3A, OM5NA, OX3OA, PP5KC, R3LM, T88HZ, TX7G, V63GW, VK9EC, 
VK9EX, VP2V/SP6AXW, VU2RCT, WR3R, YP35KZA, Z36W and ZD8X.

BITS & PIECES -

Hear ye, hear ye all NAQCC members far and wide:
Please be advised that the Florida Chapter of NAQCC will hold their 
November Field Event on Friday, November 21, 2014 from 14:00z (9 AM EST) to 
17:00z (Noon EST). Our gallant group of brave winter radio warriors will 
once again face the fierce winter elements of late November at Lake Diaz 
Park, located about nine miles north of DeLand, FL along Route 11. 
Temperatures could range from 50F - 80F but unless the wind blows or it 
rains, or one of the many alligators in Lake Diaz carry us away, we'll be 
searching for NAQCC members.
Please listen for Art WB4MNK (NAQCC #5274), Steve WB4OMM (NAQCC #5913), 
Rick AA4W (NAQCC #1628), Wally KG4LAL (NAQCC #6278), Pete AB8GU (NAQCC 
#6913), and Don K3RLL (NAQCC #1905) on 7.030, 7.040, 10.116, 14.060-14.062, 
18.080, and perhaps even 21.060. We may even have a little QRP SSB activity 
on 40m and 17m. And if we are blessed with a 10 meter band opening, we'll 
attempt to burn holes in 28.060.
And for anyone even remotely close to the Daytona Beach area, please feel 
free to come by and share our stations or bring your own.
Thank you,
Art, WB4MNK NAQCC-FL

FS, ST. MARTIN -
Previously active as FS/PJ7MF, the new resident callsign of FS4WBS has been 
issued to Marco, PJ7MF. On the HF bands he will be using an IC-7600, SteppIR 
and THP amplifier. QSL via IZ1MHY. [DX-World]

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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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I.C.P.O. Bulletin (07-14 November 2014)

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I.C.P.O. Bulletin (07-14 November 2014)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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07/11/2014: Operators Piju 9M2PJU, Rizal 9M2RDX, Khairul 9M2KRZ, Wak Mit
9M2TPT, Rosli 9M2RHQ, Zamri 9W2NMX, Ikmal 9W2EDU, Mat Meran 9W2VVN, Weerut
9W2RUT, Kopok 9W2JDY and Izat 9W2RI will be active as 9M2SE from Pangkor
Island [Pulau Pangkor] (AS-072, WLOTA 2532) between 7-9th November, 2014.
QRV on 40-10 metre CW and SSB. QSL via 9M2RDX, direct with 2 USD + SASE.
[DX-World]

07/11/2014: Hidenari, JA0FKK, will be QRV once again as T88XC from the VIP
Guest Hotel Free Radio Room, Koror Island, Republic of Palau (OC-009),
between 7-16th November. Activity on all HF bands, CW, SSB and Digital
modes. Possible activity in the WAE DX RTTY Contest (8-9 November). QSL via
home call, direct or Bureau. [Palau Rental Shack]

07/11/2014: Look for Nobuaki JA0JHQ, Shinji JF2SDR and JF2XQP to be active
as V63XP, V63PJ and V63NK, respectively, from the South Park Hotel, Kolonia,
island of Phonpei (OC-010, WW Loc. QJ96cx), FSM, between 7-10th November,
2014. Plans are to be QRV on 40-6 metre SSB, CW and Digital modes. QSL via
their home calls, direct or Bureau. Further information and updates at:
www.qrz.com/db/jf2sdr [DX-World]

07/11/2014: Look for Rene, DL2JRM, to be active holiday style as SV5/DL2JRM
from the island of Rhodes [aka Rodos] (GIOTA DKS-006, MIA MGD-028, WLOTA
0045) Dodecanese (EU-001) from 7-10th November 2014. QRV on 80-10m, using
100 Watts and GP antenna. QSL direct or Bureau to DL2JRM. [rsgbiota.org]

07/11/2014: Hidenari, JA0FKK, will once again be active as T88XC from the
VIP Guest Hotel, Koror, Koror Island, Republic of Palau (OC-009) from 7-16th
November, 2014. QRV on all bands using SSB, CW and the Digital modes. QSL
via home call, Bureau or direct. [Palau Radio Club]

07/11/2014: A team from the Grupo DX Caracas radio club plan activity as
YW6X from Isletas de Puerto Piritu (SA-090, WW Loc. FK70MD) and lighthouse
(ARLHS VEN-046, WLOTA 3032), Fernando de Penalver Municipality, Anzoategui
State, Venezuela, between 7-9th November 2014. QRV on 80-10 metre CW, SSB
and Digital modes. QSL via DM4TI. More info to follow.. Website:
www.qrz.com/db/YW6X [DX-World]

08/11/2014: From 8th November until 15th November Steve, KG4LJB, is looking
forward to some R & R from Banks Road, Governor's Harbour, island of
Eleuthera (NA-001, QRA FL15VE). Steve says "I plan on operating as time
permits - mostly evenings and early mornings, but naturally family matters
come first. Traveling lite - TS-480HX w/ SG-231. Various lengths of wire
antennas, perhaps a dipole or two". QSL via the information at QRZ.com under
C6AJB. [rsgbiota.org]

08/11/2014: On 8th November look for Didier, F4DJG and Yves, F4GGF to be
active as F4KIW/p from the Castle of Saveurs (DFCF 76-089), commune of Saint
Sauveur d'Emalleville (CP 76110). QRV mainly on 40 and 20 metres,
propagation allowing. QSL via home call, Bureau or direct.
[Radioamateur.org]

08/11/2014: Gerd, DL7VOG (www.dl7vog.de) will be active as J6/DL7VOG from
St. Lucia (NA-108, WLOTA 1336) between 8th November and 5th December 2014,
including entries in the WAE DX RTTY (8-9 November) and CQWW DX CW Contests.
He will be QRV on 160-6 metres mainly CW and RTTY. QSL via home call, bureau
or direct (OQRS for both options on Club Log). [425 DX News]

09/11/2014: Fran, EA7FTR will again be active as D44KS from the island of
Boa Vista (AF-086, WLOTA 0972, Grid Loc. HK86), Cape Verde, between 9th
November and 5th December, 2014. QRV on 40-6 metre SSB and RTTY. QSL via
EB7DX. Note: Due to job commitments this is a spare time operation.
[DX-World]

11/11/2014: Mitsuru, JE1HXZ will be active from Pohnpei Island (OC-010),
F.S.M., as V63XZ between 11-16th November, 2014. QRV on the HF bands. QSL
via home call, Bureau or direct. [DX-World]

14/11/2014: Joe, K5KUA will once again be active from Galveston Island
(NA-143, USi TX-001S), Galveston county, Texas, as K5KUA/5 from 14-16th
November, 2014. He will be working CW only as time permits. QSL via home
call direct or Bureau. Online log search will be hosted by ClubLog.
[rsgbiota.org]

LOOKING AHEAD -

16/11/2014: Dragan, YT2KID will be active on the 16th of November 2014 from
Lazarev Citadel (WCA YU-00008), on the occasion of 666 years since the
founding of the guards spear knights SV.Djorda which was established in 1348
year. He plans to work as YT2KID/p on 40 (7.151), 20 (14.251) and 17
(18.130) metres. QSL via home call, Bureau or direct. [WCA]

22/11/2014: Special event station 8J1KP will be active on all bands and
modes between 22nd November and 31st December 2014 to celebrate the 60th
Anniversary of Koganei Park. The park is the second largest park in the
Metropolitan Tokyo Area, Tokyo prefecture, Kanto region, island of Honshu
(AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan. QSL via Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

22/11/2014: Ural Contest Group members Vadim R9DX, Serge UA8DX and Igor
UA9CDC will once again be active as 8Q7DV from the Sun Island Resort (WW
Loc. MJ63JL), South Ari Atoll (WLOTA 0317), Republic of the Maldives (IOTA
AS-013). The main purpose of the visit is operation in CQWW DX CW Contest as
a Multi-Single entry, CQ zone 22. The team will be leaving on the 22nd of
November and staying there till the 4th of December. Equipment: pair of K3,
Acom2000 and THP HL1.1KFX. Antennas: verticals and vertical arrays. QSL via
R9DX direct or Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and ClubLog. [DX-World]

22/11/2014: Look for operators Alex HC2AO, Anton OG2K, Serge R4WAA, Alex
RA1AGL, Elena RC5A, Yuri RM0F and Sergey UA1ANA to be active from Puerto
Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island (WLOTA 0094, WWFF HCFF-004, QRA
EI59EC), Galapagos Islands (SA-004) between 22nd November and 6th December.
Callsign is pending. QRV on all bands including WARC and 6m. The team will
also participate in the CQWW DX CW Contest as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via RC5A
and LoTW. [DX-World]

24/11/2014: Masa, JH3PRR, will be active as KH8B from the Turtle and Shark
Lodge, Pago Pago, Tutuila Island (OC-045, USi AS007S, WLOTA 4385), American
Samoa, between 24th November and 1st December, 2014. QRV on 160 metres only,
including a Single-Op/All-Band/Non-Assisted/High-Power entry (CQ zone 32).
QSL via LoTW (preferred) or JH3PRR direct only. [NG3K]

26/11/2014: Hermann, DL2NUD (PZ5UD) and Wolfgang, DL4WO (PZ5EME) will be on
a Moonbounce DXpedition from Suriname between 26th November and 8th
December, 2014. Activity will be from Paramaribo (WW Loc. GJ25JT) on 144,
432, 1296, 2320 ad 3400 MHz. QSL via DL4WO (Wolfgang Freitag, Heidestr. 132,
01454 Radeberg, Germany) with SAE and sufficient postage. Further
information and operating schedule is available on their website at:
www.emelogger.com/pz/index.html [DXAT]

26/11/2014: Tim, NL8F is returning to the Marshall Islands and will be QRV
as V73TM from Majuro Island, Ratak Chain (OC-029), between 26th November and
3rd December, 2014. QRV on the HF bands. QSL via K8NA (see QRZ.com).
[DX-World]

27/11/2014: Look for Gus, VO1MP, to be active as VO2CQ from the Point Amour
Lighthouse (ARLHS CAN-665, Admiralty H0114, WW Loc. GO11NL) in South East
Labrador, one of the most Easterly and Southerly locations in ZONE 2. Focus
will be on a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest.
Prior to the contest, Gus will be QRV on the WARC bands, CW only, as time
permits. QSL via the information on QRZ.com under VO2CQ. Log will also be
uploaded to LoTW. [NG3K]

29/11/2014: Alim, 4K6FO, plans a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry during
the CQWW DX CW Contest from Baku, Azerbaijan, CQ zone 21. QSL via LoTW
(preferred) or DC9RI direct only. [NG3K]

29/11/2014: Dave, K5GN plans to be active in the CQWW DX CW Contest as a
Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry at the camel ranch of Khalid, A71CO
located in Doha, Qatar. QRV on all six bands as A71CO, but no WARC there.
Please QSL direct only. [NG3K]

29/11/2014: Look for Juanlu, EA5BM, to be active as EA6FO in the CQWW DX CW
Contest (29-30 November) from Sant Antoni de Portmany, island of Ibiza (DIE
E-023, WLOTA 0958), Balearic Islands (EU-004). Plans are for a
Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power/Assisted entry, CQ zone 14. QSL via EA5BM and
LoTW. [NG3K]

29/11/2014: Tony, IZ2ESV, reports that he will be active from the island of
Corsica (EU-014, DIFM TK-001, MIA MCO-001, WLOTA 1390) for the CQWW DX CW
Contest as TK/IZ2ESV. Single-Op/Single-Band entry, 15m or 20m - TBD. A QSL
card will be available via his home callsign. [NG3K]

29/11/2014: Dmitry, UT5UGR, will participate in the CQWW DX CW Contest
(29-30 November) as TO7A from Ducos, island off Martinique (NA-107, DIFO
FM-001, WLOTA 1041) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry, CQ zone 8. QSL
via UT5UGR or OQRS. [NG3K]

29/11/2014: Winfried, DK9IP will once again be active from the QTH of
Martin, V51W located in Omaruru, Namibia, during the CQWW DX CW Contest
(29-30 November). Plans are for a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry using
the callsign V55V. QSL via DJ8VC and LoTW. [DXAT]

29/11/2014: Hiro, JA6WFM will be active in the CQWW DX CW Contest from the
Club de Radioaficionados de El Salvador (CRAS) club station in San Salvador,
El Salvador, as YS1YS, a Single-Op/Single-Band (10m)/Low-Power entry from CQ
zone 7. Hiro says that he will also operate other bands to give everyone a
multiplier. QSL YS1YS via YS1GMV, direct only and LoTW. [NG3K]

02/12/2014: Gerry, VE6LB will once again be active as A6/VE6LB from Dubai,
United Arab Emirates, between 2-25 December, 2014. QRV holiday style on
40-10 metres, mainly CW, using 100 Watts. QSL via home call, direct or
Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and ClubLog. [DX-World]

06/12/2014: Special callsign XM3G will be active on all bands and modes
between 6th December 2014 and 4th January 2015 for the 200th Anniversary of
the Treaty of Ghent. QSL via VE3RHE direct, LoTW or via the Bureau. See:
www.ve3rhe.ca/ [IC]

SPECIAL EVENTS -

07/11/2014: BRAZIL - FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX - PS43GPB -
Rony, PS7AB, will beactive as PS43GPB on 7-9 November for the 43rd Brazilian
Formula 1 Grand Prix to be run at Interlagos (Sao Paulo). QSL via home call,
LoTW and eQSL. [425 DX News]

U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at:
www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html

LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -

07/11-09/11 9M2SE: Pulau Pangkor WLOTA:2532 QSL 9M2RDX (d)
07/11-10/11 SV5/DL2JRM: Nisos Rodos WLOTA:0045 QSL H/c (d/B)
07/11-09/11 YW6X: Puerto Piritu WLOTA:3032 QSL DM4TI (d)
08/11-05/12 J6/DL7VOG: Sta. Lucia Island WLOTA:1336 QSL H/c (d/B)
09/11-05/12 D44KS: Ilha da Boa Vista WLOTA:0972 QSL EB7DX (d)

6 METRES & UP -

07/11-10/11 V63PJ: Phonpei OC-010 Grid: QJ96cx 6m SSB/CW QSL JF2SDR (d/B)
07/11-10/11 V63XP: Phonpei OC-010 Grid: QJ96cx 6m SSB/CW QSL JA0JHQ (d/B)
08/11 Memorial OK1WC (MWC) Phone/CW/6m-241GHz 0800z-0959z
08/11-09/11 SKCC Weekend Sprintathon 6m class 08 1200z-09 2359z
08/11-09/11 Kentucky QSO Party 6m class 08 1400z-09 0200z
08/11 Open VHF-FM Contest 2m FM/HP/QRP 1800z-2000z
09/11-05/12 D44KS: Boa Vista AF-086 Grid:HK86 6m SSB/RTTY QSL EB7DX (d)
10/11-20/11 7QAA: Rep. of Malawi Grid:TBA 50.110/CW 50.110/SSB QSL OQRS
11/11 LY 432MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
11/11 NRAU 432MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1800z-2200z
11/11 RSGB 432MHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 2000z-2230z
12/11 MOON Contest 432MHz CW/Digital/FM/SSB 1900z-2100z
13/11 LY 50MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
13/11 NRAU 50MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1800z-2200z

Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_nov.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: 7J1YAJ, AB1HZ, E70T, LZ1534GWS, N4OGW, NU1AW/3, SW8WW,
VP2MQD, W1AW/4, YB8V and YQ9W.

QSLs via Direct: 4W6LU (JA7LU), 8R1AE (JA1HGY), 9M57MS (9M6YBG), KH0/OZ0J
(H/c), PZ5AA (JA1HGY), T88VW (OZ0J), TG9/KG8XV (JA1HGY), V73NS (W3HNK),
VK9NT (OQRS), YB4IR/8 [OC-076] (H/c), YB8V [OC-157] (YB8XM), ZD7J (DL7UVO)
and ZD9XF (OQRS).

QSLs via LoTW: 5C5W, CN2C, CS2C, DF0HQ, ED7P, EU1A, F8BDQ, FT4TA, GM5X,
HA3DX, I0UZF, II9P, IR4M, J3A, K1RO, KH6LC, KH7Y, N5ZC, NQ6N, OG6N, OH5Z,
OM2VL, OM7RU, PT2CM, RW0A, TK9R, TM1A, TO2A, VB7C, VE1RSM, VE3XN, VK4KW,
VP5T, W1FJ, W1KYD, W4ANT, W5KB, ZD8W and ZD8X.

BITS & PIECES -

For Immediate Release
From: The KP1-5 project
RE: Navassa 2015
Date Oct. 29, 2014
We are pleased to announce that the new Navassa 2015 DXpedition website is
up and running. It can be found at www.navassadx.com.
Also, it is official...our call sign will be K1N.
Team members are: AA7JV, K0IR, K4UEE, K5AC, K9CT, KT4TTT, N2OO, N2TU,
N4GRN, N6MZ, NA5U, NM1Y, W0GJ, W6IZT, WB9Z.
We will update the website often as more information becomes available. We
are working closely with the USFWS and are pleased with their "can do"
attitude. We should have specific dates shortly, but the team has cleared
their schedules to be available for the two week operation starting in late
January 2015.
Fundraising has begun. If able, we encourage you to financially support the
project.
73,
for the DXpedition team
Bob K4UEE, Glenn W0GJ, Mike NA5U

I*9, SICILY -
Sam, IT9/LY5W (at II9P), reports that they are looking for skillful
operators for the CQWW DX CW Contest (29-30 November) from Ragusa, Sicily
Island (EU-025, IIA SC001, MIA MI-107, WLOTA 1362) as possibly a Multi-2 or
Multi/Multi entry. Contact Sam LY5W or Carmelo IT9AUG, Antonello IT9EQO and
Marcelo IT9CJC directly. QSL II9P via IT9CHU, direct or LoTW. No eQSL. No
Bureau. Website: www.qrz.com/db/ii9p [LY5W]

VP8RAF/100 Falkland Islands -
The RAF Amateur Radio Society, G8FC, is sending an expedition to the
Falkland Islands and will be operating from the Joint Services Welfare
Facility Amateur Radio Station using the callsigns VP8RAF/100 and
VP8FIR/100.
The callsigns commemorate the Battle of Coronel on November 1, 1914 and the
1st Battle of the Falklands on December 8, 1914.
All VP8 stations are able to use the suffix /100 between 1 November and 15
December 2014.
The Battle of Coronel off the West coast of Chile saw a number of Royal Navy
ships sunk, both the HMS Good Hope and HMS Monmouth which were lost with all
crew.
What became known as the 1st Battle of the Falklands took place to the South
East of East Falkland and saw the Royal Navy sink eight ships of the German
Imperial Navy including the flag ship of Admiral Graf Von Spee.
The RAFARS station will be using the following frequencies: CW 3.505, 7015,
10.112, 14.055, 18.070, 21.055, 24.892, 28.055. SSB 3.790, 7.155, 14.270,
18.123, 21.290, 24.945, 28.250.
Some maintenance work may have to be carried out on arrival, however, the
station should be active from December 5-9. The expedition will always be
looking for the best band to work the UK.

Battle of Coronel
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/
slaughter-at-sea-but-we-never-lost-hope-1-6396443

RAFARS Expedition to the Falkland Islands
http://www.rafars.org/content/News_Flash_files/
39e20a80ec58b86021efc22cf011d89f-30.html

ZD9TT, Tristan da Cunha -
NEWS - The ZD9TT DXpedition, originally planned for September 2014 and later
postponed to September 2015 because of transportation problems, has been
cancelled. [DX-World]

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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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