I.C.P.O. Bulletin (27 June - 04 July 2014)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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27/06/2014: John, 9M6XRO is currently as homecall/p from Labuan Island
(IOTA OC-133, WLOTA 0456) until 30 June 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW and SSB,
using verticals. Possibly some RTTY. QSL via M0URX, direct or Bureau and
OQRS. [DX-World]
27/06/2014: Yoshi (JJ8DEN, KH0PR) plans activity from the JW5E Club
Station, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Island (EU-026, WLOTA 0125, WW Loc.
JQ78TF), Svalbard archipelago, between 27th June and 3rd July 2014. QRV as
JW/JJ8DEN on all bands and modes. QSL via JJ8DEN, Bureau or direct. [JW5E
web]
27/06/2014: NAQCC WV Chapter member Jeff, N8NH, was unable to transmit last
week because of heavy rain and lightening at his site in Princeton, West
Virginia. He will be at Glenwood Park again, this coming Friday (27 June) on
the 40 and 20 meter bands. Times are 1700 GMT - 1800 GMT on 7.115 MHz and
1800 GMT - 1900 GMT on 14.061 MHz. Jeff will be sending around 10-13 wpm
with his Tentec radio. QSL will be via N8ZYA per e-QSL only. [N8XMS]
27/06/2014: Gust, ON6KE, will be active holiday style from Iceland (EU-021,
WLOTA 2975) as TF/ON6KE between 27th June and 4th July 2014. QRV on HF
bands, JT65, SSB and CW. QSL via LoTW, eQSL (no QSL cards). [DX-World]
28/06/2014: Members of the Amateur Radio Union of Las Palmas (EA8URL) on
Gran Canaria (AF-004, DIE S-012, WLOTA 0969, WWFF EAFF-078) Island plan to
participate in the His Majesty the King of Spain SSB Contest (28-29 June) as
EF8U. QSL via EA8URL, direct or Bureau. [EA8URL]
28/06/2014: Ken, K4ZW, plans to be active from the ET3AA club station in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 28-29th June 2014. Activity is on the HF bands. He
plans on using RTTY as well. QSL via N2OO and LoTW. [ARRL DX News]
28/06/2014: On 28th June 2014 Patrick, F8DYD/p, will activate several award
references in the commune of Vouille la Bataille (CP 86190), France. Plans
are to activate the castle of Jouffre (DFCF 86-115), the mill of Jouffre
(DMF 86-064) and Le lavoir du pont de bois [The wash-House of the wooden
bridge] (DLF 86-003). QRV on the HF bands, mainly 40 to 20 metres. QSL to
F8DYD, Bureau or direct. [F8DYD]
28/06/2014: Geza, HA8DD/p and Zsolt, HA8FY/p will activate 10 HAFF areas,
according to the following schedule: 28th June from Kelet-Mecsek TK [TK =
Biosphere Reserve Area] (HAFF-024) 1300-2000z. 29th June from Nyugat-Mecsek
TK (HAFF-033) 0600-1000z and Zselici TK (HAFF-048) 1400-2000z. 30th June
from Boronka-melleki TK (HAFF-013) 0600-1000z and Mura-menti TK (HAFF-032)
1400-2000z. 1st July from the Orsegi National Park (HAFF-009) 0700-1100z and
the Somlo TK (HAFF-040) 1500-2100z. 2nd July from the Sarreti TK (HAFF-038)
0600-1100z and Sarviz-volgye TK (HAFF-039) 1400-2000z. 3rd July they will
activate the Del-Mezfoldi TK (HAFF-016) 0700-1200z. The times are not rock
stable times, it depends on the activity in the bands and the traffic on the
road to get a new QTH. They want to operate with two stations on same time
(FT-857 and FT-7B) with separeted dipoles and verticals for 7 HF bands. The
modes will be CW, SSB and FM on 2 metres for emergency purpose. QSL via HA
Bureau or direct via their QRZ.com addresses. HAFF program page is at
wff.pannondxc.hu/en [HA0HW]
28/06/2014: Matti, OH4SS, will be active from Brando Island, Aland Islands
(EU-002), as OH0/OH4SS between 28-30th June 2014. QRV likely on 40 and 17
metre SSB. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [DX-World]
28/06/2014: Andy, DG3XA, will be active again from nr Spidsbjerg Beach,
Denmark (WW Loc. JO46BH), as OZ0TX from 28 June and 4 July 2014. He plans to
be QRV on 80m, 40m and 6m. Andy is not interested in QSL cards. [DX
Newsletter]
28/06/2014: Operators OZ1QZ and OZ2HSK will activate Vorbjerg Gravhoje
Slaggard Banke (WWFF OZFF-116 New!) on 28th June using the callsign OZ6HR/p.
QRV from 12:00 their local time, starting on 40 metres and then QSY to 20
metres. Maybe ending on 17m, propagation allowing. QSL via OZ6HR (QRZ.com).
[OZ1QZ]
28/06/2014: Jakob, OZ7AEI, will be active on 28th June and plans to
activate Skyum Bjerge (WWFF OZFF-017) as homecall/p. QRV on 40 and 20 metres
with dipole antennas, starting approx 12:00 UTC. QSL via home call, direct
or Bureau. [OZ7AEI]
29/06/2014: Look for Paul, W7NZJ, to be active as FS/W7NZJ from Orient
Beach, island of French Saint Martin (NA-105, DIFO FS-001, WLOTA 0383)
between 29 June and 6 July 2014. Activity will be holiday style using Icom
706, 100w, Buddistick and 20m dipole. Paul will be QRV on 20/17/15m CW and
Digital modes. Please use eQSL FS/W7NZJ. [DX-World]
01/07/2014: Dmitry, RM2A, will be active as 3D2ML from the Fijian islands
during July: Beachcomber Island OC-121 from July 1-2, 2014. Nanuya Balavu
Island OC-156 from July 8-13, 2014. Viti Levu Island OC-016, WLOTA 0055 on
July 13. Activity also planned as 5W0ML from Upolu Island (WLOTA 1944),
Samoa Islands (OC-097) between July 3-7. QRV on 80-10 metre CW and SSB. QSL
via home call, direct or Bureau. [DX-World]
01/07/2014: During the months July to September, look for Heinz, DO3MY, to
be active from Point des Almadies, Dakar (WW Loc. IK14FR), Senegal, as 6V1W.
QRV on the HF bands. QSL via DO3MY, Bureau preferred. [DX-World]
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]
01/07/2014: Lars, LB2TB, operates as TA4/homecall from Turkey between the
1st and 29th of July 2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. QSL via LoTW,
eQSL. [DX Newsletter]
01/07/2014: Alain, F1MDT, operates during morning and evening hours between
the 1st and 13th of July 2014 as TK/F1MDT from the island of Corsica
(EU-014, DIFM TK-001, MIA MCO-001, WLOTA 1390). QRV on 40, 30, 15, and 12
metre PSK, RTTY, and JT65. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [DX
Newsletter]
01/07/2014: Larry, AG6OU, son of XW0ZJZ, will be active as XW6OU from
Vientiane, Laos, starting 1 July 2014. QRV on 20 metres, mainly SSB. Length
of his stay is not known at the moment. QSL via E21EIC and eQSL. [DX
Newsletter]
04/07/2014: Look for Dave, WJ2O, to be active from France and two Channel
island locations between 4-17th July 2014. Tentative schedule: 4-7th July
from France as F/WJ2O/m; 8-11th July from the Bailiwick of Jersey (EU-013,
WLOTA 0818) as GJ/WJ2O/m; 12-15th July from the Bailiwick of Guernsey
(EU-114, WLOTA 0013) as GU/WJ2O/m, including a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power
entry in the IARU HF Contest; 16-17th July Dave will be back to France as
F/WJ2O/m. QSL via N2ZN and LoTW. [WJ2O]
LOOKING AHEAD -
19/07/2014: Marc, PD7YY, will be active holiday style as OZ/PD7YY from
Langeland Island (EU-172, DIA FY-019, WLOTA 0590) from 19-25th July 2014.
QRV on the HF bands. QSL Bureau or direct to PD7YY. NO EQSL, LoTW.
[rsgbiota.org]
23/07/2014: Ken, K6LA, will once again activate the PEI DX Lodge station
VY2TT on Prince Edward Island (NA-029, CIsA PE-001, WLOTA 0523, WW Loc.
FN76VS) between 23-28 July 2014. Activity will also include a
Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest (26-27 July).
QSL via K6LA, direct or Bureau. [NG3K]
24/07/2014: Look for Peter, 2E0SQL, to be active as 2U0SQL from the island
of Guernsey (EU-114, WLOTA 0013) on 24-29 July 2014. He will also join the
MU0HTJ team during the RSGB IOTA Contest. While visiting Guernsey Peter
plans to be QRV on the HF bands and the Satellites. QSL direct or Bureau to
2E0SQL. Website: www.2e0sql.co.uk/ [rsgbiota.org]
26/07/2014: Operators Jerry EI6BT, Dave EI4BZ and Tim EI2KA will be QRV in
the RSGB IOTA Contest as EJ1C from Clear Island [aka Cape Clear] (IOTA
EU-121), Ireland, as a Multi-Op/DXpedition entry. QSL via EI2KA. [NG3K]
26/07/2014: Tom, GM0FGI, tells ICPO that he will be active, as usual, in
the RSGB IOTA Contest (26-27 July) from his home QTH located in the village
of Kilchattan Bay (WAB NS15, WW Loc. IO75LK), Isle of Bute (EU-123, IOSA
CL02, SCOTIA CS19, WLOTA 1883), Clyde Islands, Scotland. His entry will be
in the 24 hour, SSB section. QSL via Bureau, LoTW, OQRS or direct (QRZ.com).
For direct cards please enclose Europe $2, Rest of the World $3. Online log
search is hosted by Club Log. [GM0FGI]
01/08/2014: Luc, ON6DSL, informs ICPO that he will be QRV once again from
the Greek island of Crete (EU-015, GIOTA KRS-005, MIA MGC-005, WLOTA 1400)
during his August 2014 holiday stay as SV9/ON6DSL/p. "I will be regularly
QRV (holiday style) from the beach at QTH Pigianos Kampos near Rethimnon
with equipment FT-817-ND - 5W (QRP) and a home made multiband antenna inv.V
dipole @ only 4 m high. SRI ONLY SSB. PSE QSL via ON UBA BURO home call.
[ON6DSL]
09/08/2014: Paul, 2E0EME (RFARS #4712), has planned a holiday activation as
2M0EME from the Isle of Mull (IOSA NH15, SCOTIA CN10, WLOTA 2485), Inner
Hebrides (EU-008), to include other small islands, from 9-16th of August
2014. Activity on LEO Satellites, Fuji-OSCAR 29, VUSat-OSCAR 52 and
FUNcube-1 / AO73. Paul will be doing walk on activations of the Isle of Iona
(IOSA NH16, SCOTIA CN01) and the Isle of Ulva (IOSA NH18, SCOTIA CN05) - see
www.qrz.com/db/2M0EME for updates. QSL 2M0EME direct to 2E0EME (Paul Smith,
Olivers HillL, Cherhill Wiltshire SN118UR, England). [rsgbiota.org]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
27/06/2014: GB1TWG operates in the contest of the Tattoo of the Tunbridge
Wells Girls' Grammar School Combined Cadet Force on 27th June 2014. The
school is the largest girls-only cadet school in the UK. QRV on 80 and 40
metres, maybe also on other bands. QSL via the RSGB Bureau. [DX Newsletter]
28/06/2014: Members of the Stirling and District Amateur Radio Society
(GM6NX) operate GA700BOB during "Stirling's Big Weekend" on the 28th and
29th of June 2014. The event is part of the Bannockburn Live event during
the "Home Coming Scotland". QRV on 80-2m in all modes. QSL via LoTW and
eQSL. [DX Newsletter]
28/06/2014: SN0MPL operates during the Malopolska Air-Picknick, the largest
air-show in southern Poland,taking place on a historic airfield. QRV during
the 28th and 29th of June 2014. QSL via SP9PKG. Information on this event
can be seen at: www.muzeumlotnictwa.pl/ http://www.pikniklotniczy.krakow.pl/
[DX Newsletter]
01/07/2014: Special event station 8J6GNB operates around the The 69th
National Athletic Meet and the 14th Special Athletes Sports Competition,
Nagasaki. QRV on all bands and modes between 1 July and 3 November 2014.
Activity will be from Nagasaki prefecture, island of Kyushu (AS-077 WLOTA
0963), Japan. QSL via JARL Nagasaki (P.O. Box 88, Nagasaki-central 850-8691,
Japan). Website: www.qrz.com/db/8J6GNB [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
01/07/2014: To mark Hisaichi wa mirai e (or The Disaster Area, toward the
Future) special event station 8J7INORI will be active on all bands and modes
between 1 July 2014 and 31 March 2015. QSL via the Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
01/07/2014: Look for special event station 8J9WSH to be active on all bands
and modes from 1 July till 30 November 2014 to celebrate the Opening of 7/20
Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway. "Wakasaji (or Wakasa Corridor), a District of
Beautiful Sea, Lakes and History" Campaign / The Full Open of the
Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway. QSL via the JARL Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
01/07/2014: The amateur radio club JA5YEN of Ozu, Ehime precture celebrates
its 50th anniversary with the special callsign 8N50YEN. The city of Ozu is
located on the island of Shikoku (AS-076). QRV during the entire month of
July on 160m-23cm in SSB, CW, and FM. QSL via JA5YEN, Bureau or direct.
Website: www.jarl.com/ja5yen/ [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
01/07/2014: Special event station 8N5CLEAN will be active on all bands and
modes between 1 July and 31 October 2014. Activity is for Clean Reception
Environment Month. 8N5CLEAN will be transmitting from the island of Shikoku
(AS-076), Japan. QSL via the JARL Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
01/07/2014: Special callsign CK2I commemorates the 150th anniversary of the
Conference of Quebec, on all bands and modes, during the entire month of
July 2014. The NA128 Contest Group will use the call for an entry in the
IOTA contest from Ile-aux-Grues (NA-128, CIsA QC-038). QSL via VE2CQ and
LoTW. Website: www.qsl.net/na128cg/ [IC]
01/07/2014: To celebrate the 100th anniversary as Empress, Alberta, as a
village special station VX6100EMP will be QRV on all bands and modes during
the entire month of July 2014. QSL via VE6CRH (Stuart Allan Lyster, 426, 3rd
Street W, Empress, AB T0J1E0, Canada). [IC]
01/07/2014: The following stations will be active during the "Original 13
Colonies Special Event", which will be held on 1-6 July 2014: K2A (New
York), K2B (Virginia), K2C (Rhode Island), K2D (Connecticut), K2E
(Delaware), K2F (Maryland), K2G (Georgia), K2H (Massachusetts), K2I (New
Jersey), K2J (North Carolina), K2K (New Hampshire), K2L (South Carolina) and
K2M (Pennsylvania). Further information on the event and the relevant
certificate can be found at: www.13colonies.info/ [425 DX News]
02/07/2014: Between 2nd and 8th July 2014 look for the following stations
to be active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/0 will be operated by
Lynn W0ND, located in Minot, Ward County, State of North Dakota. W1AW/9 will
be operated by Paul, W0AIH, located at "The Farm" and joined by Mark KB9S,
located in Eau Claire, both stations in Eau Claire County, State of
Wisconsin. Also look for Ken, KE3X, to be QRV from Washington, District of
Columbia. QSLs preferred via LoTW. [ARRL]
03/07/2014: Look for special event station VC1T to be active on all bands
and modes beteen 3-12 July 2014. Activity relates to the Trans-Atlantic 2m
Digital Experiment. QSL via VE1FA (QRZ.com). [IC]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at:
www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
27/06-03/07 JW/JJ8DEN: Spitsbergen Island WLOTA:0125 QSL H/c (d)
27/06-04/07 TF/ON6KE: Iceland WLOTA:2975 QSL LoTW/eQSL
28/06-29/06 EF8U: Isla de Gran Canaria WLOTA:0969 QSL EA8URL (d/B)
29/06-06/07 FS/W7NZJ: St. Martin Island WLOTA:0383 QSL eQSL
01/07-03/11 8J6GNB: Kyushu Shima WLOTA:0963 QSL JARL Buro
01/07-31/3/15 8J7INORI: Honshu WLOTA:2376 QSL JARL Buro
01/07-30/11 8J9WSH: Honshu WLOTA:2376 QSL JARL Buro
01/07-07/07 SV5/OK6DJ: Nisos Rodos WLOTA:0045 QSL H/c (d/B)
01/07-13/07 TK/F1MDT: Corsica Island WLOTA:1390 QSL H/c (d/B)
03/07-07/07 5W0ML: Upolu Island WLOTA:1944 QSL RM2A (d/B)
6 METRES & UP -
26/06-30/06 GT3ZME/P: Isle of Man EU-116 Grid:IO74 6m-24GHz QSL G3ZME (B)
28/06-29/06 ARRL Field Field Day 6m & Up 28 1800z-29 2059z
29/06 RSGB 50MHz CW Contest SO Fixed/Open 0900z-1200z
29/06 RSGB 70MHz Cumulatives #4 SO Fixed/Open 1000z-1200z
01/07-31/07 EuCW Snakes & Ladders 6m/2m classes 01 0000z-31 2359z
01/07-31/07 NAQCC V/UHF & Up Challenge CW only 01 0000z-31 2400z
01/07 RAC Canada Day Contest 6m & Up 01 0000z-2359z
01/07 LY 144MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1700z-2059z
01/07 NRAU 144MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1700z-2100z
01/07 SPAC 144MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
01/07 RSGB 144MHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
02/07 MOON Contest 144MHz CW/Digital/FM/SSB 1800z-2000z
04/07-05/07 MI-QRP 4th of July CW Sprint 6m class 04 2300z-05 0300z
Contest Calendars:
www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_jun.html
www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_jul.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: 3A/F4BKV, 3B8/F1BCS, 5U6E, 5V7JD, 5X8C, 7X3WPL, 9K2HS,
9M2/OK1CZ, AM55SP, C4W, C91R, CR2X, DK1813LEI, DM5EE, FG/TU5KG, FG4NO,
FM5CD, FY/F6CKD, G0KGU, HB30OK, HP0INT, HR5/F2JD, IS0AYM, J28NC, J28UC,
K1VK, KZ2I, LW3DG, LZ1375PRB, M6T, N7FUL, OK1CF, OO4IPR, PA6LL/LGT, PR7AA,
R500AK, RM6J, RA3DUO, SV0XAF/8, SV1JGX, SV8/DJ4EL, TA1PB, TF4DX, TJ3AY,
TK/F2YT, TK5MO, TO2M, TP8CE, TS7C, T00/F8BBL, TA0/F5SNY, WP4U, YT0HQ,
ZA100I, ZA/F4DTO and ZD8O.
QSLs via Direct: 3B9FR (M0OXO), 3W2BB (XW2A), 4L1MA (ON4RU), 7T9A [AF-104]
(7X2RO), E51KJW (JA1KJW), IA/IZ3SUS (I1HYW), SV2ASP/A (QRZ.com), V31MA
(M0OXO), VK6FZM/mm (N2OO), VP8ROT [AN-001] (GM0HCQ) and ZF2DX (K0DEQ).
QSLs via LoTW: 3B9EME, 3D2RA, 3D2RA/P, 5M2TT, 9J2T, DL8GP, EA1PO, EA8MT,
RA9YN, RK9AD, VK6FZM/mm, XE2X, YB1ALL, ZA/ON4ANN, ZF1A and ZL4PLM.
BITS & PIECES -
A.R.V.M. FIELD DAY 2014 PHOTOS -
Photos from the A.R.V.M. Field Day 2014 are available at:
http://www.arvm.org/fd14.html
CHINA BUILDS ARTIFICIAL ISLANDS IN SOUTH CHINA SEA -
"Sand, cement, wood, and steel are China's weapons of choice as it
asserts its claim over the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.
China, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Brunei have
sparred for decades over ownership of the 100 islands and reefs, which
measure less than 1,300 acres in total but stretch across an area
about the size of Iraq. In recent months, vessels belonging to the
People's Republic have been spotted ferrying construction materials to
build new islands in the sea."
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-06-19/china-builds-artificial-islands-in-south-china-sea
[AD1C]
HST 2014 - MONTENEGRO -
The 8th IARU Region 1 High Speed Telegraphy (HST) Championship will be
held on 12-16 September 2014 in Bar/Montenegro. Full information can be
found at: www.hst2014.org/index.php [UBA HF News]
I.S.W.L. CLUB CALLSIGNS -
The ISWL Club Callsigns in use throughout the month of July 2014 are:
GX4BJC /A - Operated from Stratton, near Bude in Cornwall, by Mike M0SMJ (/A
WAB Square = SS20 - England, IOTA = EU-005, WLOTA = LH-1841).
MX1SWL /A - Operated from Lambourn, in West Berkshire, by John G0GWK. (/A
WAB Square = SU37 - 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]
SAQ TRANSMISSIONS ON JUNE 29TH AND JULY 2ND -
1. Alexanderson Day, June 29th, 2014
The annual transmission on ''Alexanderson Day'' with the Alexanderson
alternator on VLF 17.2 kHz will take place Sunday, June 29th, 2014 at 09:00
UTC (tuning up from about 08:30 UTC) and will be repeated at 12:00 UTC
(tuning up from about 11:30 UTC). There will be activity on amateur radio
frequencies with the call "SK6SAQ" from about 08:00 to about 14:00UTC,
except during SAQ transmissions.
Any of following frequencies:
- 14.035 kHz CW
- 14.215 kHz SSB
- 3.535 kHz CW
QSL for SK6SAQ via SK6DK or bureau.
QSL-reports on SAQ are kindly received:
- E-mail to: info[@]alexander.n.se
- or via: SM bureau
- or direct by mail to: Alexander - Grimeton Veteranradios Vaenner,
Radiostationen, Grimeton 72, SE-432 98 GRIMETON, SWEDEN
2. 10 YEARS SINCE GRIMETON RADIO/SAQ BECAME A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE, JULY
2ND, 2014
There will also be a transmission on, Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014, at 14:30
UTC (tuning upfrom about 14:00 UTC) due to 10 years since SAQ was appointed
a World Heritage site. [Southgate ARC]
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
Home of I.C.P.O. & VEFF Program: www.qsl.net/va3rj/
Join the VEFF (Flora & Fauna) Forum at: groups.yahoo.com/group/VEFF/
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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, June 7, 2014
I.C.P.O. Bulletin (06-13 June 2014)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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06/06/2014: Chris, PA2CHR will be active as 4O/PA2CHR/p from Montenegro
(Grid Loc. JN93) on 50, 70 and 144 MHz for MS, TR and ES from 6-8th June
2014. 50: FT857 / 3el. / 100W. 70: FT847 / 5el. / 50W. 144: FT847 / 10el. /
800W. QSL via home call, direct with SAE and 2 euro/dollar or by the Bureau.
Website: www.pa2chr.nl/index.html [PA2CHR]
06/06/2014: Stefano IZ5GST, Gilberto IW5AB and Federica IU5AXT will be
active as IZ5GST/p on 6th June 2014 from: Pigelleto Natural Reverse (WWFF
IFF-573); Castello di Castell'Ottieri a Sorano (DCI GR-118, WCA I-04822),
Chiesa di San Bartolomeo (DAI TC-0671), WAIS CS31; Castello di
Castell'Azzara (DCI GR-014, WCA I-04718), Monte Penna Natural Reverse (WWFF
IFF-661), Chiesa di San Nicola (DAI TC-0958), WAIS CS31; and Castello o
Rocca Silvana di Selvena a Castell'Azzara (DCI GR-015, WCA I-04719), Monte
Penna Natural Reverse (WWFF IFF-661). QRV 14308 7177 10147 +/- 5Khz SSB and
Digital modes. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. Online log-search at:
iz5gst.altervista.org/index.html [IZ5GST]
06/06/2014: Freddy, F4HEC, plans to operate as MJ/F4HEC from nr. St.
Martin, Isle of Jersey (EU-013, WLOTA 0818, WW Loc. IN89XF) from 6 June at
1800 UTC to 8 June 2200 UTC. QRV on 80-10 metre SSB (6 mtr if it's
possible), using 100 Watts to horizontal dipole for 20/15/10m and inverted-V
dipole for 80/40/20/15/10m (dipole for 6 mts). QSL direct only via home call
(Frederic Fontaine F4HEC, 2 Les Ferrands, 37800 Drache, France) SAE and IRC
or 2 US$ (SASE for French stations OK). [NG3K]
06/06/2014: Members of the Traveling Radio Amateurs Group, namely Sergei
UN6GAO, Arthur UN6QC, Viktor UN7GIT, Slava UN6GDR and others will be active
as UP44WFF on 6-8th June 2014 from the Kukanski State Reserve (WWFF UNFF-033
New One!, WW Loc. MN96EH or MN96DI), Balkhash Lake (UNL-002), Aksu region
(Q-04), Kazakhstan. On the 7th of June UP44WFF will participate in "WWFF
GreenParty 2014". Plans are to be QRV on 40-10 metre SSB, DIGI (PSK63, RTTY)
and maybe CW, using Kenwood TS-2000 and TS-590 + AL-80B. Antennas will be
Spider Beam, Delta M0PLK and Inv. Vee 40-10m. QSL via LoTW, direct (UP44WFF
on QRZ.com) and eqsl.kz/ [UN6QC]
06/06/2014: A 10-strong team of Belgian ops will be active from Albania as
ZA/ON6NB between 6-15th June 2014. Plans are to be QRV on 80-6m, CW, SSB,
PSK and RTTY with an emphasis on the higher bands, propagation conditions
permitting. Team members include Erik ON4ANN (team leader), Philippe ON4ACP,
Jose ON4CAU, Erik ON4CCV, Marc ON4CJY, Cedric ON4CKM, Patrick ON4DCU, Paul
ON5PDV, Rudi ON6MI and Walter ON8CW. Pilot will be Frans, ON6QB. Logsearch
in Club Log during the Expedition. QSL goes via ON4ANN, by the Bureau or
direct with SAE / 2greenstamps to Erik de Mey-ON4ANN, Nelemolenstraat 7,
1700 Dilbeek, Belgium. Further information and updates at:
users.telenet.be/on4ann/ZA/index.html [DX-World]
07/06/2014: Jay, K2TTT, will once again be active from Cable Beach, New
Providence Island (NA-001, WLOTA 1115), Bahama Islands, as C6ATT from 7-21
June 2014. Plans are to be QRV QRV 40-6m; vacation operation. QSL via K2TTT
(QRZ.com) and LoTW. [DX-World]
07/06/2014: Members of the Radioamadores Centro Oeste Radio Clube Station
CS5RCO will Ilha da Berlenga Grande (IOTA EU-040, DIP ES-001, PIP NT-029,
PFFP FP-031, DPRN FF-15) on 7-9th June 2014. Team members include Pedro
CT1FCX, Jose CT1APE, Telmo CT2JSV, Anderson CT2IUK and Filipe CT2GLO.
Activity will be on all HF bands and modes. Berlenga Grande is part of the
Reserva Natural das Berlengas (WFF CTFF-015); there is an ancient fort [Fort
of Sao Joao Baptista das Berlengas] (WCA CT-01001, DMHP LR-086) and a
lighthouse (DFP FES-02, ARLHS POR-004, TWLHD WLH CT-001, WLOTA LH-1054). QSL
via CT1EPJ, Bureau or direct. [425 DX News]
07/06/2014: Choon E20HHK, Suwikrom E23CAL (SWL), Teerawat HS3NBR and Boy
HS8GLR again plan to operate from Nu Island [aka Ko Nu] (AS-145) as E20HHK/P
during the weekend of 7-8 June 2014. QRV on the HF bands using CW, SSB and
Digi-modes. QSL via E21EIC. [DX-World]
07/06/2014: Stefano IZ5GST, Gilberto IW5AB and Federica IU5AXT will be
active as IZ5GST/p on 7th June 2014 from: Poggio all'Olmo Natural Reverse
(WWFF IFF-663); Castello di Cinigiano (DCI GR-025, WCA I-04729), Chiesa di
Santa Maria delle Nevi (DAI TC-0202), WAIS CR29; Castello di Porrona a
Cinigiano (DCI GR-029, WCA I-04733); Castello di Castiglioncello Bandini a
Cinigiano (DCI GR-026, WCA I-04730); and Monte Labbro Natural Reverse (WWFF
IFF-660). QRV 14308 7177 10147 +/- 5Khz SSB and Digital modes. QSL via home
call, direct or Bureau. Online log-search at:
iz5gst.altervista.org/index.html [IZ5GST]
07/06/2014: Mike, YO9GVW will be active as SV8/YO9GVW from Thasos Island
(EU-174, GIOTA NAS-037, MIA MG-124, WLOTA 4186) on 7-17 June 2014. QSL via
home call, direct or Bureau. [425 DX News]
07/06/2014: Darrel, W7ZCK, and his wife Christi, N7CAB, will be active as
V31DT and V31AB, respectively, from Round [aka French Louie] Caye (NA-180),
Stan Creek, Toledo District, Belize, on a DX-Holiday between 7-9th June
2014. QRV on 40-6 metre SSB, RTTY, PSK and JT65. Equipment will be a Yaesu
FT-857D and Elecraft KX3 with 100 watts into a Par End Fedz, BuddiStick, and
dipoles. QSL direct to W7ZCK (QRZ.com). They might operate from Placencia on
the surrounding dates 5th-10th. [OPDX Bulletin]
07/06/2014: Tony, VK3VTH, plans activity as VK3VTH/5 from the Coorong
National Park (WWFF VKFF-115), State of South Australia (IOTA OC-001, WLOTA
1520) on 6th and 7th June 2014. He will be participating in the "Green Party
2014" contest on Saturday 7th June. His schedule is as follows - Saturday
7th June: Contest Mode: 0600z > Long Path EU until Band Close. Probably
around 14.290 MHz +/- if clear. Sunday 8th June: 0001z-0400z: 40m activation
(7.144+/- MHz). Sunday 8th June: 0400z - close: 20m activation 14.320 +/-
(possibly 14.244 MHz) subject to QRM. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau.
[VK3VTH]
08/06/2014: Stefano IZ5GST, Gilberto IW5AB and Federica IU5AXT will be
active as IZ5GST/p on 8th June 2014 from: Provinciale Bosco della SS.
Trinita Natural Reverse (WWFF IFF-702) and SS Trinita Franciscan convent
(DAI TC-1065), WAIS CS30; Fattoria Fortificata di Campigliola a Manciano
(DCI GR-178 WCA I-12826); Castello di Scerpena a Manciano (DCI GR-138, WCA
I-04842); Chiesa del SS Sacramento (DAI TC-0152), WAIS CR30 and Montauto
Natural Reverse (WWFF IFF-659). QRV 14308 7177 10147 +/- 5Khz SSB and
Digital modes. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. Online log-search at:
iz5gst.altervista.org/index.html [IZ5GST]
09/06/2014: John, K9EL, will once again visit the island of French St.
Martin (NA-105, DIFO FS-001, WLOTA 0383, Grid Loc. FK88) from 9-27 June
2014. He plans to be active on 80 through 6 metres. John will be running 500
watts to a 3 element yagi on 6m, dipoles for 10-30m and a vertical for
40-80m. He will operate 60m if there is interest. Daily uploads to Club Log
and LoTW are planned. John says "This year I am planning a Twitter
experiment and will tweet my operating frequency/mode at the beginning of my
daily activity and also each time when I change bands, change modes, QRT for
meals, beach, etc. Those interested in following my operating activities
during my trip, can follow me at @FSK9EL". QSL via home call. [K9EL]
09/06/2014: Stefano IZ5GST, Gilberto IW5AB and Federica IU5AXT will be
active as IZ5GST/p on 9th June 2014 from: Pescinello Natural Reverse (WWFF
IFF-662); Fortilizio di Roccalbegna (DCI GR-129, WCA I-04833), Chiesa dei SS
Pietro e Paolo (DAI TC-0593), WAIS CS30; Torre Porta Romana di Saturnia a
Manciano (DCI GR-063, WCA I-04767); and Rocconi Natural Reverse (WWFF
IFF-664), Castello di Rocchette di Fazio a Semproniano (DCI GR-115, WCA
I-04819). QRV 14308 7177 10147 +/- 5Khz SSB and Digital modes. QSL via home
call, direct or Bureau. Online log-search at:
iz5gst.altervista.org/index.html [IZ5GST]
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]
09/06/2014: Operators Travis/AF6WU and Kjerstin/AF6KJ will once again be
active as V31WU and V31DV, respectively, from Caye Caulker (IOTA NA-073),
Belize, between 9-15th June 2014. QRV on the HF bands using SSB and PSK31.
QSL both callsigns via AF6WU, direct, by the Bureau, LoTW or eQSL. [OPDX
Bulletin]
11/06/2014: Oliver, DK7TX, will be active as DK7TX/P from Spiekerooge
Island (EU-047, DID/GIA N-08) between 11-18 June 2014. Activity will be
holiday style on 20-10 metres. QSL via home call, by the Bureau preferred or
eQSL. [DX-World]
12/06/2014: Rene, DL2JRM, plans to be active as CT9/DL2JRM from Ilha da
Madeira (AF-014, DIP MA-001, PIP MD-001, WLOTA 0053) from 12-19 June, 2014.
QRV holiday style on 80-10 metres, using 100 Watts and GP. QSL direct or
Bureau to DL2JRM. [rsgbiota.org]
13/06/2014: Look for George SV2BRT, Thomas SV2CLJ, Chris SV2DGH, Gianni
SV2FPU, Sakis SV2HNC and Evangelos SV2RJV to be active as J48TSL from the
island of Skyros (EU-060, GIOTA NAS-098, MIA MG-115, WLOTA 2002), Sporades
archipelago, on 13-19th June 2014. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on
80-6 metres. QSL via SV2DGH, Bureau or direct. [425 DX News]
13/06/2014: Taka, JA8COE, will be active as JA8COE/8 from Yagishiri To
[Yagishiri Island] (AS-147, WLOTA 2512) on 13-15th June 2014. Yagishiri To
is located within the Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri Quasi-National Park (WWFF
JAFF-034), in Tomamae District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Rumoi Subprefecture,
Japan. QRV on the HF bands, all modes, propagation allowing. QSL via JA8COE
Bureau or direct (QRZ.com) and Club Log OQRS. Website:
takaja8coe.de-blog.jp/blog/ [rsgbiota.org]
13/06/2014: A team from ERASD (The Egyptian Radio Amateurs Society For
Development) will again be active from Nelson's Island (IOTA AF-109) between
13-20th June 2014. The team will also activate the Nelson's Island
lighthouse (WLOTA 2694, Admiralty E6168) during the same time frame. Plans
are to be QRV using all modes on 40, 20, 17, 15, 17 and 12 metres. QSL via
SM5AQD. Website: www.qrz.com/db/SU8N and www.qsl.net/egyptham/ [MM0NDX + DX
World]
LOOKING AHEAD -
19/06/2014: Special Event - Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the
flight from Moscow to the forced landing on Miscou Island, New Brunswick.
The New Brunswick division of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society will
be hosting a commemorative ceremony on Miscou Island (IOTA NA-068, CIsA
NB-002) at the Miscou Island Lighthouse (ARLHS CAN-320, CCG 1264.7,
Admiralty H1552, WLOTA 0262), located at the most easterly tip of Miscou
Island, on June 19, 2014. The International Repeater Group will be operating
as VX9MOSKVA from 1500UTC, June 19 for a minimum of 48 hours using CW and
SSB on 80, 40, 20,15, and 10m. QSL via the Bureau and eQSL.cc. Website:
www.freewebs.com/irg73/ [IC]
28/06/2014: Matti, OH4SS, will be active from Brando Island, Aland Islands
(EU-002), as OH0/OH4SS between 28-30th June 2014. QRV likely on 40 and 17
metre SSB. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [DX-World]
08/07/2014: Joel, K2QBV, plans activity as E51QBV from Avarua, on the
northern side of Rarotonga Island (OC-013), South Cook Islands, between 8-21
July 2014. This is not a true DXpedition but a vacation for Joel's wife and
himself while still enjoying amateur radio and visiting friends along the
way. Equipment used on South Cook will be a Yaesu 756 Pro, Ameriton AL1200,
Tennadyne T7 log or a KLM 4 element 20. The tower is at 70 ft. QSL via
K2QBV, direct (Joel H Kornreich K2QBV, PO Box 240, Pomona, NY 10970-0240,
USA) with a SASE or two dollars if you're overseas. [NG3K]
22/07/2014: Giovanni, IW2NEF, plans activity from Zanzibar Island (AF-032,
WLOTA 1080) as 5H1NE (call pending) between 22 July and 6 August 2014. QRV
on the HF bands, SSB only. QSL via IK2DUW. [DX-World]
26/07/2014: Look for Stefano, IV3LZQ, to be active in the RSGB IOTA Contest
(26-27 July) as IA5/IV3LZQ from Isola del Giglio (EU-028, IIA T-002, MIA
MI-036, WLOTA 0564), Tuscan Archipelago, Province of Grosseto. QRV as a
Single-Op/CW only. QSL via home call, direct only (QRZ.com). [NG3K]
25/09/2014: Kazu, M0CFW, plans to be active once again as MJ5Z during the
CQWW DX RTTY Contest (27-28 September) from the isle of Jersey (EU-013,
WLOTA 0818) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. Before and after the
contest, Kazu will be active on the HF bands as MJ0CFW. QSL both calls via
LoTW. QSLs also OK via M0CFW, direct only (QRZ.com). [NG3K]
01/10/2014: Georg, DK7LX and Phil, G3SWH will be QRV from Grand Turk Island
(NA-003, WLOTA 0289) in the Turks and Caicos Islands as VP5/G3SWH between
1st and 9th October 2014. They will have two stations with wire antennas and
operate CW only on all bands from 80 to 10 metres with the exception of 60
metres. There will be no 160 or 6 metre activity. There will be a log search
facility at www.g3swh.org.uk/vp5-g3swh.html which, subject to a decent
Internet connection, will be updated daily. The log will also be uploaded to
the ARRL's Log Book of the World (LoTW) and Club Log. Proper QSLs will be
available via the OQRS facility at www.g3swh,org.uk/decision.html
(preferred), direct via snail mail with adequate return postage or via the
RSGB bureau. Please note that IRCs are NOT accepted. Further information and
updates at: www.g3swh.org.uk/vp5-g3swh.html [G3SWH]
01/11/2014: Michel (Mic), FK8IK, provides a trip sailing with friends not
radio amateurs from 1-20 November 2014. The departure from Noumea is fixed
on the 1st November to go to Chesterfield islands. The trip last 100 hours
and they hope to arrive at Chesterfield (IOTA OC-176) on November 5th and
they stay for 4 days. He will be using the TX5C callsing (do not confuse
with TX5C Clipperton in 2008). They will leave from Chesterfield on 10th
November and will go to Entercasteaux reef (IOTA OC-058). The trip last 80
hours. They hope to arrive on 14th November and they stay for 3 days and he
will use TX5E callsign. They will then go to Belep (IOTA OC-079) and hope to
arrive on 21st November and stay on this island for 3 days where he will use
the TX5B callsign. They will depart 24th November to go back to Noumea.
During the trip he will use the FK8IK/MM callsign. When he is on the islands
Michel will be active on 40-10 metre CW and SSB with 100 watts. QSL all
callsigns via FK8IK, direct or Bureau and eQSL. Website:
www.qrz.com/db/FK8IK [F6AJA]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
06/06/2014: Special callsign VC3JUNO will be active on all bands and modes
between 6th June and 31st July 2014 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of
D-Day, Juno Beach Canadian Sector. QSL via VE3JO, direct (QRZ.com), Bureau
and LoTW. [IC]
06/06/2014: Special event station W9D will be active on 6-8th June 2014 to
commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day. On 7th June operations will take
place from the grounds of the First Division War Museum at Cantigny Park
(Wheaton, IL). The 1st Infantry Division led the landing on Omaha Beach in
Normandy on 6th June 1944. QSL direct to W9DUP (DuPage Amateur Radio Club,
P.O. Box 71, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514, USA). [425 DX News]
07/06/2014: Launched in 1904, the 'Elettra' was a two-masted steam yacht
that Guglielmo Marconi used as a floating laboratory for many experiments.
Part of her keel stands in the grounds of Villa Griffone, at Pontecchio near
Bologna, from where special event station IY4EY will be activated by ARI
Fidenza (www.arifidenza.it/) during the Museum Ships Weekend on 7-8 June
2014. QSL via IQ4FE, direct or Bureau. [425 DX News]
07/06/2014: Operators Leslie AD5WB, Jeremy K0JCC, Michael K5WRN, Rick
KE5BZE, Janet KJ5WRN, Dominic N5TCB and James W5AOO will participate in the
Museum Ships Weekend (7-8 June) as N5E from the tall ship 'Elissa' at the
Texas Seaport Museum on Galveston Island (NA-143, USi TX-001S). It will be a
"local daytime operation" (approximately 1400-2200 UTC). QSL via AD5WB,
direct or Bureau, and LoTW. [425 DX News]
11/06/2014: From 11-17th of June 2014 look for the following stations to be
active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/0 will be operated by the
MWA/NLRS W0AA, located in Long Lake, Hennepin County, State of Minnesota.
W1AW/5 will be operated by Team Zilla W5ZN, located in Judsonia, White
County, State of Arkansas. QSLs preferred via LoTW. [ARRL]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at:
www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
06/06-08/06 MJ/F4HEC: Jersey Island (main) WLOTA:0818 QSL H/c (d)
07/06-21/06 C6ATT: New Providence Island WLOTA:1115 QSL K2TTT (d)
07/06-09/06 CS5RCO: Berlenga Grande WLOL:POR-004 WLOTA:1054 QSL CT1EPJ
(d/B)
07/06-17/06 SV8/YO9GVW: Nisos Thasos WLOTA:4186 QSL H/c (d/B)
07/06-08/06 VK3VTH/5: Australia (main island) WLOTA:1520 QSL H/c (d/B)
09/06-27/06 FS/K9EL: St. Martin Island WLOTA:0383 QSL H/c (d/B)
09/06-15/06 SA6G/7: Ven WLOTA:0780 QSL SM6CUK (d/B)
12/06-19/06 CT9/DL2JRM: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL H/c (d/B)
13/06-19/06 J48TSL: Nisos Skyros WLOTA:2002 QSL SV2DGH (d/B)
13/06-15/06 JA8COE/8: Yagishiri To WLOTA:2512 QSL H/c (d/B)
13/06-20/06 SU8N: Nelson Island WLOTA:2694 QSL SM5AQD (d)
6 METRES & UP -
06/06-08/06 4O/PA2CHR/P: Montenegro Grid:JN93 6-2m 800W 3el QSL H/c (d/B)
06/06-08/06 MJ/F4HEC: Jersey EU-013 Grid:IN89 6m SSB 100W QSL H/c (d)
07/06-08/06 Museum Ships Weekend 2014 6m CW/SSB 07 0000z-08 2359z
07/06 FIRAC VHF Contest 2m SSB 1200z-1730z
07/06-08/06 SKCC Weekend Sprintathon 6m class 07 1200z-08 2359z
07/06-08/06 UKSMG Summer Contest 6m SO/MO 07 1300z-08 1300z
07/06-09/06 V31AB: Round Cay NA-180 Grid: 6m SSB/Digi QSL N7CAB (d/B)
07/06-09/06 V31DT: Round Cay NA-180 Grid: 6m SSB/Digi QSL W7ZCK (d/B)
09/06-27/06 FS/K9EL: St Martin NA-105 Grid:FK88 6m 500W QSL H/c (d/B)
10/06 LY 432MHz Activity Contest Open/CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
10/06 NRAU 432MHz Activity Contest Open/SO/MO 1800z-2200z
10/06 SPAC 432MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
10/06 RSGB 432MHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
11/06 MOON Contest 432MHz CW/Digital/FM/SSB 1800z-2000z
12/06 LY 50MHz Activity Contest Open/CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
12/06 NRAU 50MHz Activity Contest Open/SO/MO 1800z-2200z
12/06 SPAC 50MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
13/06-19/06 J48TSL: Skyros Island EU-060 Grid:KM28 6m CW/SSB QSL SV2DGH
(d/B)
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_jun.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: 3B9FR, 3D2A, 3DA0NW, 4S7TRG, 5X1NH, 5X1XA, 6W6TEO, 8P6DR,
9M2/JE1SCJ, 9M2DVR, 9M2TO, 9V1SV, 9Y4/DL7VOG, 9Y4HQ, AL7GA, C56W, C91NW,
CO8ZZ, CX5CBA, EA7AH, EM70LI, F5KAR, FJ/DK7LX, FS/LY2IJ, FW5JJ, HB9EYP,
HC2AC, IW2ODP, J88HL, JA1ZGP, JA3MIX, JF3NKA, KH7XX, KP2/M1DDD, MM0KLR,
OH0X, P40L, RP68SP, S79DX, SW8YY, T2YY, TX6G, V5/DL9NDS and YA1BV.
QSLs via Direct: 4S7DFG (GDXF), 4S7FRG (GDXF), 9H25Y [EU-023] (PI4KGL),
A43MI [AS-014] (QRZ.com), CU2AP (QRZ.com), JH1OGT/6 [AS-047] (H/c), K9W
[OC-053] (AA4NN), LU4ZS [AN-013] (QRZ.com), OG0A (OH2BH), OJ0X (OH2BH), S07X
(DK2WV), S9TF (IK5CRH), SV2ASP/A (QRZ.com), T33A (W2IJ), TO4C (OQRS), VU4K
(W4VKU), VU7AG (W4VKU), XZ1J (JH1AJT OQRS), YB3MM/4 [OC-262] (IZ8CCW),
YB8HZ/p [OC-145] (YB8BRI), YF1AR/8 [OC-219] (N2OO), YF1AR/8 [OC-272] (N2OO),
YF1AR/8 [OC-273] (N2OO) and Z60WW (OH2BH).
QSLs via LoTW: 3D2GC, 4L8A, 5I0DX, 5J0T, 8P9XC, 9A04JB, A35X, CN8YZ,
CT9/DD2ML, CT9/OK4MM, D44TBV, D68UY, DF2KD, DK5SF, DK7UY, DL9WO, DM3PKK,
DP3D, DQ25GRENZE, EA8AH, ED7R, EU200A, FP/G3ZAY, GU3UOQ, GU/DL5LYM,
HB0/DL7VEE, HB9ELV, HF5I, HZ1TT, IB9S, IT9BLB/IH9, IO9BLB, IT9AUP, IU9S,
J42T, J79RL, J88HL, JW/DL5CW, JW/DL6JF, LI3C, LP1H, LT0H, LZ136LO,
LZ1246SIT, MD/DL5LYM, OE5FMJ, OH5Z, OK1DTC, OM2VL, OY/DL5LYM, PJ2/W9NJY,
PJ4H, PJ4/SP6AXW, PJ5/K5WE, PJ7AA, PJ8/DL5LYM, PP5JAK, PV7M, R5DC, R11ALS,
R22LUG, R1980L, R2014S, R7378TM, RA9MA, RA22FF, RA22MA, RJ22DX, RJ22GF,
RM22CC, RP69DF, RT2F, RU3DM, SC2014ECC, SD2014ECC, T33A, TC10SWAT, TF/G3ZAY,
TI5/CT1ILT, TM11AAW, TN2MS, TO7CC, TX6G, UA0FO, UT2PX, V31MA, VK2DAG, VK9MT,
VP5/WA0MHJ, W1AW/0, W1AW/1, W1AW/2, W1AW/3, W1AW/4, W1AW/5, W1AW/6, W1AW/7,
W1AW/8, W1AW/9, W1AW/KG4, W1AW/KH6, W1AW/KP4, W100AW, XE2S, XR0ZR, XW1B,
YA1BV, YB3MM/8, YO3RU, YP10NATO, ZA/DL7UCX, ZB2/DL7VEE, ZD8JR, ZL7/SP5EAQ,
ZS8C, XZ1J, ZX14PR and ZY14ES.
BITS & PIECES -
ANNOUNCEMENT...
The North American QRP CW Club (NAQCC) and FISTS are jointly sponsoring a
special sprint on September 3, 0000Z - 0300Z (the evening of Sept. 2nd in
North America) in memory of CW advocate and CQ Hall of Fame inductee Nancy
Kott, WZ8C (SK). Complete details about the exchange, log submission, etc.
can be found at http://naqcc.info/nancy.html . Also on that web page please
take note of the month-long operating challenge that is also being done in
Nancy's memory.
73, Paul - N8XMS
NAQCC Club Manager
C6, BAHAMA ISLANDS
Start Date: 04 June 2014
End Date: Indefinite (I live and work here)
Tim, AF1G, lives/works on Andros Island (NA-001, WW Loc. FL14CQ), Bahama
Islands and will be there for several years. Look for him to be active as
C6ATH weekends, US holidays & some contests. 80-6 metre phone & digital.
QSL LoTW and direct (Timothy G. Hardy C6ATH, PSC 1012, Box 593, FPO, AA
34058, USA). SASE requested. No Buro. [NG3K]
IARU CW FIELD DAY -
Radio Amateur Association of Greece and the Greek Telegraphy Club invite
you to participate in 2014`s IARU CW Field Day.
This year`s event will take place during the following weekend, 7 & 8 June
2014.
It will be a great pleasure to hear GTC`s members on-air from their
portable installations, during this event.
Detailed info about the event may be found at the website of RAAG here:
www.raag.org/news.asp?ITMID=598&LANG=EN
We look forward to hearing your CW signals during this activity.
73/55
Stathis Maliakis, SV5DKL
E.C.M. - G.T.C.
G.T.C. #028
INVOKERS AT THE IOTA CONVENTION -
I am happy to announce that most of the Invoker Team members will be
attending the IOTA Convention in London next july... Vincent F4BKV, Col
MM0NDX, Raul EA5KA, Simon IZ7ATN, Gil F4FET and myself will be present.
Looking forward to meeting many more IOTA enthusiasts there !
Christian, EA3NT
MUSEUM SHIPS WEEKEND 2014
The weekend on June 7/8 sees the next Museum Ships Weekend. So far close to
100 stations, most of them from North America, have registered their plans
to operate. Preferred frequencies are: CW: 3539, 7039, 10109, 14039, 18079,
21039, 24899, 28039, and 50109 kHz; SSB: 3860, 7260, 14260, 18160, 21360,
24960, 28360, and 50160 kHz; PSK31: 14070, 10142, 18100, 21070, and 28120
kHz.
See www.nj2bb.org/museum/ for more information.
YF1AR/5 OC215 -
Supporting document and picture already updated for YF1AR/5 OC215
www.yf1ar.com/2014/05/yf1ar5-oc215-sipora-island-mentawai.html
ARLHS IDO-247 Sipura LightHouse
IOTA OC-215 Sipora Island - Mentawai Islands
May 25 - Jun 1, 2014
LAT: 02° 11' S LON 99° 44' E Gridsquare NI97ut
100% losgsheet already online on YF1AR OQRS Club Log.
Thank you for DX-world and IREF for funding YF1AR/5 OC215.
Thank you for W2FB as fund raising manager and N2OO as QSL manager.
Please, QSLing via YF1AR OQRS Club Log.
TNX for support OC215 IOTA DXpedition
73,
Budi YF1AR
www.yf1ar.com
YOFF GREEN PARTY 2014
The event is a joint effort of the YOFF-Team within the SRR - Romanian
Society of Radioamateurs and the ARER - Romanian Association of
Environmentalists Radioamateurs. They invite all amateurs to activate WWFF
areas on the 7th of June (0600z-1759z).
Website: wff-yo.blogspot.ro/p/blog-page_3.html
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
Home of I.C.P.O. & VEFF Program: www.qsl.net/va3rj/
Join the VEFF (Flora & Fauna) Forum at: groups.yahoo.com/group/VEFF/
Subscribe to ICPO Mailing List: mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/icpo
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World Lighthouses On The Air - WLOTA
www.wlota.com/
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All Croatian Islands Award Group - ACIAG
The World Lighthouse Diplom - TWLHD/TWLHF
www.9a7k.com/
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www.wcagroup.org/ENG/main.html
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Canada.
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"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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06/06/2014: Chris, PA2CHR will be active as 4O/PA2CHR/p from Montenegro
(Grid Loc. JN93) on 50, 70 and 144 MHz for MS, TR and ES from 6-8th June
2014. 50: FT857 / 3el. / 100W. 70: FT847 / 5el. / 50W. 144: FT847 / 10el. /
800W. QSL via home call, direct with SAE and 2 euro/dollar or by the Bureau.
Website: www.pa2chr.nl/index.html [PA2CHR]
06/06/2014: Stefano IZ5GST, Gilberto IW5AB and Federica IU5AXT will be
active as IZ5GST/p on 6th June 2014 from: Pigelleto Natural Reverse (WWFF
IFF-573); Castello di Castell'Ottieri a Sorano (DCI GR-118, WCA I-04822),
Chiesa di San Bartolomeo (DAI TC-0671), WAIS CS31; Castello di
Castell'Azzara (DCI GR-014, WCA I-04718), Monte Penna Natural Reverse (WWFF
IFF-661), Chiesa di San Nicola (DAI TC-0958), WAIS CS31; and Castello o
Rocca Silvana di Selvena a Castell'Azzara (DCI GR-015, WCA I-04719), Monte
Penna Natural Reverse (WWFF IFF-661). QRV 14308 7177 10147 +/- 5Khz SSB and
Digital modes. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. Online log-search at:
iz5gst.altervista.org/index.html [IZ5GST]
06/06/2014: Freddy, F4HEC, plans to operate as MJ/F4HEC from nr. St.
Martin, Isle of Jersey (EU-013, WLOTA 0818, WW Loc. IN89XF) from 6 June at
1800 UTC to 8 June 2200 UTC. QRV on 80-10 metre SSB (6 mtr if it's
possible), using 100 Watts to horizontal dipole for 20/15/10m and inverted-V
dipole for 80/40/20/15/10m (dipole for 6 mts). QSL direct only via home call
(Frederic Fontaine F4HEC, 2 Les Ferrands, 37800 Drache, France) SAE and IRC
or 2 US$ (SASE for French stations OK). [NG3K]
06/06/2014: Members of the Traveling Radio Amateurs Group, namely Sergei
UN6GAO, Arthur UN6QC, Viktor UN7GIT, Slava UN6GDR and others will be active
as UP44WFF on 6-8th June 2014 from the Kukanski State Reserve (WWFF UNFF-033
New One!, WW Loc. MN96EH or MN96DI), Balkhash Lake (UNL-002), Aksu region
(Q-04), Kazakhstan. On the 7th of June UP44WFF will participate in "WWFF
GreenParty 2014". Plans are to be QRV on 40-10 metre SSB, DIGI (PSK63, RTTY)
and maybe CW, using Kenwood TS-2000 and TS-590 + AL-80B. Antennas will be
Spider Beam, Delta M0PLK and Inv. Vee 40-10m. QSL via LoTW, direct (UP44WFF
on QRZ.com) and eqsl.kz/ [UN6QC]
06/06/2014: A 10-strong team of Belgian ops will be active from Albania as
ZA/ON6NB between 6-15th June 2014. Plans are to be QRV on 80-6m, CW, SSB,
PSK and RTTY with an emphasis on the higher bands, propagation conditions
permitting. Team members include Erik ON4ANN (team leader), Philippe ON4ACP,
Jose ON4CAU, Erik ON4CCV, Marc ON4CJY, Cedric ON4CKM, Patrick ON4DCU, Paul
ON5PDV, Rudi ON6MI and Walter ON8CW. Pilot will be Frans, ON6QB. Logsearch
in Club Log during the Expedition. QSL goes via ON4ANN, by the Bureau or
direct with SAE / 2greenstamps to Erik de Mey-ON4ANN, Nelemolenstraat 7,
1700 Dilbeek, Belgium. Further information and updates at:
users.telenet.be/on4ann/ZA/index.html [DX-World]
07/06/2014: Jay, K2TTT, will once again be active from Cable Beach, New
Providence Island (NA-001, WLOTA 1115), Bahama Islands, as C6ATT from 7-21
June 2014. Plans are to be QRV QRV 40-6m; vacation operation. QSL via K2TTT
(QRZ.com) and LoTW. [DX-World]
07/06/2014: Members of the Radioamadores Centro Oeste Radio Clube Station
CS5RCO will Ilha da Berlenga Grande (IOTA EU-040, DIP ES-001, PIP NT-029,
PFFP FP-031, DPRN FF-15) on 7-9th June 2014. Team members include Pedro
CT1FCX, Jose CT1APE, Telmo CT2JSV, Anderson CT2IUK and Filipe CT2GLO.
Activity will be on all HF bands and modes. Berlenga Grande is part of the
Reserva Natural das Berlengas (WFF CTFF-015); there is an ancient fort [Fort
of Sao Joao Baptista das Berlengas] (WCA CT-01001, DMHP LR-086) and a
lighthouse (DFP FES-02, ARLHS POR-004, TWLHD WLH CT-001, WLOTA LH-1054). QSL
via CT1EPJ, Bureau or direct. [425 DX News]
07/06/2014: Choon E20HHK, Suwikrom E23CAL (SWL), Teerawat HS3NBR and Boy
HS8GLR again plan to operate from Nu Island [aka Ko Nu] (AS-145) as E20HHK/P
during the weekend of 7-8 June 2014. QRV on the HF bands using CW, SSB and
Digi-modes. QSL via E21EIC. [DX-World]
07/06/2014: Stefano IZ5GST, Gilberto IW5AB and Federica IU5AXT will be
active as IZ5GST/p on 7th June 2014 from: Poggio all'Olmo Natural Reverse
(WWFF IFF-663); Castello di Cinigiano (DCI GR-025, WCA I-04729), Chiesa di
Santa Maria delle Nevi (DAI TC-0202), WAIS CR29; Castello di Porrona a
Cinigiano (DCI GR-029, WCA I-04733); Castello di Castiglioncello Bandini a
Cinigiano (DCI GR-026, WCA I-04730); and Monte Labbro Natural Reverse (WWFF
IFF-660). QRV 14308 7177 10147 +/- 5Khz SSB and Digital modes. QSL via home
call, direct or Bureau. Online log-search at:
iz5gst.altervista.org/index.html [IZ5GST]
07/06/2014: Mike, YO9GVW will be active as SV8/YO9GVW from Thasos Island
(EU-174, GIOTA NAS-037, MIA MG-124, WLOTA 4186) on 7-17 June 2014. QSL via
home call, direct or Bureau. [425 DX News]
07/06/2014: Darrel, W7ZCK, and his wife Christi, N7CAB, will be active as
V31DT and V31AB, respectively, from Round [aka French Louie] Caye (NA-180),
Stan Creek, Toledo District, Belize, on a DX-Holiday between 7-9th June
2014. QRV on 40-6 metre SSB, RTTY, PSK and JT65. Equipment will be a Yaesu
FT-857D and Elecraft KX3 with 100 watts into a Par End Fedz, BuddiStick, and
dipoles. QSL direct to W7ZCK (QRZ.com). They might operate from Placencia on
the surrounding dates 5th-10th. [OPDX Bulletin]
07/06/2014: Tony, VK3VTH, plans activity as VK3VTH/5 from the Coorong
National Park (WWFF VKFF-115), State of South Australia (IOTA OC-001, WLOTA
1520) on 6th and 7th June 2014. He will be participating in the "Green Party
2014" contest on Saturday 7th June. His schedule is as follows - Saturday
7th June: Contest Mode: 0600z > Long Path EU until Band Close. Probably
around 14.290 MHz +/- if clear. Sunday 8th June: 0001z-0400z: 40m activation
(7.144+/- MHz). Sunday 8th June: 0400z - close: 20m activation 14.320 +/-
(possibly 14.244 MHz) subject to QRM. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau.
[VK3VTH]
08/06/2014: Stefano IZ5GST, Gilberto IW5AB and Federica IU5AXT will be
active as IZ5GST/p on 8th June 2014 from: Provinciale Bosco della SS.
Trinita Natural Reverse (WWFF IFF-702) and SS Trinita Franciscan convent
(DAI TC-1065), WAIS CS30; Fattoria Fortificata di Campigliola a Manciano
(DCI GR-178 WCA I-12826); Castello di Scerpena a Manciano (DCI GR-138, WCA
I-04842); Chiesa del SS Sacramento (DAI TC-0152), WAIS CR30 and Montauto
Natural Reverse (WWFF IFF-659). QRV 14308 7177 10147 +/- 5Khz SSB and
Digital modes. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. Online log-search at:
iz5gst.altervista.org/index.html [IZ5GST]
09/06/2014: John, K9EL, will once again visit the island of French St.
Martin (NA-105, DIFO FS-001, WLOTA 0383, Grid Loc. FK88) from 9-27 June
2014. He plans to be active on 80 through 6 metres. John will be running 500
watts to a 3 element yagi on 6m, dipoles for 10-30m and a vertical for
40-80m. He will operate 60m if there is interest. Daily uploads to Club Log
and LoTW are planned. John says "This year I am planning a Twitter
experiment and will tweet my operating frequency/mode at the beginning of my
daily activity and also each time when I change bands, change modes, QRT for
meals, beach, etc. Those interested in following my operating activities
during my trip, can follow me at @FSK9EL". QSL via home call. [K9EL]
09/06/2014: Stefano IZ5GST, Gilberto IW5AB and Federica IU5AXT will be
active as IZ5GST/p on 9th June 2014 from: Pescinello Natural Reverse (WWFF
IFF-662); Fortilizio di Roccalbegna (DCI GR-129, WCA I-04833), Chiesa dei SS
Pietro e Paolo (DAI TC-0593), WAIS CS30; Torre Porta Romana di Saturnia a
Manciano (DCI GR-063, WCA I-04767); and Rocconi Natural Reverse (WWFF
IFF-664), Castello di Rocchette di Fazio a Semproniano (DCI GR-115, WCA
I-04819). QRV 14308 7177 10147 +/- 5Khz SSB and Digital modes. QSL via home
call, direct or Bureau. Online log-search at:
iz5gst.altervista.org/index.html [IZ5GST]
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]
09/06/2014: Operators Travis/AF6WU and Kjerstin/AF6KJ will once again be
active as V31WU and V31DV, respectively, from Caye Caulker (IOTA NA-073),
Belize, between 9-15th June 2014. QRV on the HF bands using SSB and PSK31.
QSL both callsigns via AF6WU, direct, by the Bureau, LoTW or eQSL. [OPDX
Bulletin]
11/06/2014: Oliver, DK7TX, will be active as DK7TX/P from Spiekerooge
Island (EU-047, DID/GIA N-08) between 11-18 June 2014. Activity will be
holiday style on 20-10 metres. QSL via home call, by the Bureau preferred or
eQSL. [DX-World]
12/06/2014: Rene, DL2JRM, plans to be active as CT9/DL2JRM from Ilha da
Madeira (AF-014, DIP MA-001, PIP MD-001, WLOTA 0053) from 12-19 June, 2014.
QRV holiday style on 80-10 metres, using 100 Watts and GP. QSL direct or
Bureau to DL2JRM. [rsgbiota.org]
13/06/2014: Look for George SV2BRT, Thomas SV2CLJ, Chris SV2DGH, Gianni
SV2FPU, Sakis SV2HNC and Evangelos SV2RJV to be active as J48TSL from the
island of Skyros (EU-060, GIOTA NAS-098, MIA MG-115, WLOTA 2002), Sporades
archipelago, on 13-19th June 2014. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on
80-6 metres. QSL via SV2DGH, Bureau or direct. [425 DX News]
13/06/2014: Taka, JA8COE, will be active as JA8COE/8 from Yagishiri To
[Yagishiri Island] (AS-147, WLOTA 2512) on 13-15th June 2014. Yagishiri To
is located within the Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri Quasi-National Park (WWFF
JAFF-034), in Tomamae District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Rumoi Subprefecture,
Japan. QRV on the HF bands, all modes, propagation allowing. QSL via JA8COE
Bureau or direct (QRZ.com) and Club Log OQRS. Website:
takaja8coe.de-blog.jp/blog/ [rsgbiota.org]
13/06/2014: A team from ERASD (The Egyptian Radio Amateurs Society For
Development) will again be active from Nelson's Island (IOTA AF-109) between
13-20th June 2014. The team will also activate the Nelson's Island
lighthouse (WLOTA 2694, Admiralty E6168) during the same time frame. Plans
are to be QRV using all modes on 40, 20, 17, 15, 17 and 12 metres. QSL via
SM5AQD. Website: www.qrz.com/db/SU8N and www.qsl.net/egyptham/ [MM0NDX + DX
World]
LOOKING AHEAD -
19/06/2014: Special Event - Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the
flight from Moscow to the forced landing on Miscou Island, New Brunswick.
The New Brunswick division of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society will
be hosting a commemorative ceremony on Miscou Island (IOTA NA-068, CIsA
NB-002) at the Miscou Island Lighthouse (ARLHS CAN-320, CCG 1264.7,
Admiralty H1552, WLOTA 0262), located at the most easterly tip of Miscou
Island, on June 19, 2014. The International Repeater Group will be operating
as VX9MOSKVA from 1500UTC, June 19 for a minimum of 48 hours using CW and
SSB on 80, 40, 20,15, and 10m. QSL via the Bureau and eQSL.cc. Website:
www.freewebs.com/irg73/ [IC]
28/06/2014: Matti, OH4SS, will be active from Brando Island, Aland Islands
(EU-002), as OH0/OH4SS between 28-30th June 2014. QRV likely on 40 and 17
metre SSB. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [DX-World]
08/07/2014: Joel, K2QBV, plans activity as E51QBV from Avarua, on the
northern side of Rarotonga Island (OC-013), South Cook Islands, between 8-21
July 2014. This is not a true DXpedition but a vacation for Joel's wife and
himself while still enjoying amateur radio and visiting friends along the
way. Equipment used on South Cook will be a Yaesu 756 Pro, Ameriton AL1200,
Tennadyne T7 log or a KLM 4 element 20. The tower is at 70 ft. QSL via
K2QBV, direct (Joel H Kornreich K2QBV, PO Box 240, Pomona, NY 10970-0240,
USA) with a SASE or two dollars if you're overseas. [NG3K]
22/07/2014: Giovanni, IW2NEF, plans activity from Zanzibar Island (AF-032,
WLOTA 1080) as 5H1NE (call pending) between 22 July and 6 August 2014. QRV
on the HF bands, SSB only. QSL via IK2DUW. [DX-World]
26/07/2014: Look for Stefano, IV3LZQ, to be active in the RSGB IOTA Contest
(26-27 July) as IA5/IV3LZQ from Isola del Giglio (EU-028, IIA T-002, MIA
MI-036, WLOTA 0564), Tuscan Archipelago, Province of Grosseto. QRV as a
Single-Op/CW only. QSL via home call, direct only (QRZ.com). [NG3K]
25/09/2014: Kazu, M0CFW, plans to be active once again as MJ5Z during the
CQWW DX RTTY Contest (27-28 September) from the isle of Jersey (EU-013,
WLOTA 0818) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry. Before and after the
contest, Kazu will be active on the HF bands as MJ0CFW. QSL both calls via
LoTW. QSLs also OK via M0CFW, direct only (QRZ.com). [NG3K]
01/10/2014: Georg, DK7LX and Phil, G3SWH will be QRV from Grand Turk Island
(NA-003, WLOTA 0289) in the Turks and Caicos Islands as VP5/G3SWH between
1st and 9th October 2014. They will have two stations with wire antennas and
operate CW only on all bands from 80 to 10 metres with the exception of 60
metres. There will be no 160 or 6 metre activity. There will be a log search
facility at www.g3swh.org.uk/vp5-g3swh.html which, subject to a decent
Internet connection, will be updated daily. The log will also be uploaded to
the ARRL's Log Book of the World (LoTW) and Club Log. Proper QSLs will be
available via the OQRS facility at www.g3swh,org.uk/decision.html
(preferred), direct via snail mail with adequate return postage or via the
RSGB bureau. Please note that IRCs are NOT accepted. Further information and
updates at: www.g3swh.org.uk/vp5-g3swh.html [G3SWH]
01/11/2014: Michel (Mic), FK8IK, provides a trip sailing with friends not
radio amateurs from 1-20 November 2014. The departure from Noumea is fixed
on the 1st November to go to Chesterfield islands. The trip last 100 hours
and they hope to arrive at Chesterfield (IOTA OC-176) on November 5th and
they stay for 4 days. He will be using the TX5C callsing (do not confuse
with TX5C Clipperton in 2008). They will leave from Chesterfield on 10th
November and will go to Entercasteaux reef (IOTA OC-058). The trip last 80
hours. They hope to arrive on 14th November and they stay for 3 days and he
will use TX5E callsign. They will then go to Belep (IOTA OC-079) and hope to
arrive on 21st November and stay on this island for 3 days where he will use
the TX5B callsign. They will depart 24th November to go back to Noumea.
During the trip he will use the FK8IK/MM callsign. When he is on the islands
Michel will be active on 40-10 metre CW and SSB with 100 watts. QSL all
callsigns via FK8IK, direct or Bureau and eQSL. Website:
www.qrz.com/db/FK8IK [F6AJA]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
06/06/2014: Special callsign VC3JUNO will be active on all bands and modes
between 6th June and 31st July 2014 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of
D-Day, Juno Beach Canadian Sector. QSL via VE3JO, direct (QRZ.com), Bureau
and LoTW. [IC]
06/06/2014: Special event station W9D will be active on 6-8th June 2014 to
commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day. On 7th June operations will take
place from the grounds of the First Division War Museum at Cantigny Park
(Wheaton, IL). The 1st Infantry Division led the landing on Omaha Beach in
Normandy on 6th June 1944. QSL direct to W9DUP (DuPage Amateur Radio Club,
P.O. Box 71, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514, USA). [425 DX News]
07/06/2014: Launched in 1904, the 'Elettra' was a two-masted steam yacht
that Guglielmo Marconi used as a floating laboratory for many experiments.
Part of her keel stands in the grounds of Villa Griffone, at Pontecchio near
Bologna, from where special event station IY4EY will be activated by ARI
Fidenza (www.arifidenza.it/) during the Museum Ships Weekend on 7-8 June
2014. QSL via IQ4FE, direct or Bureau. [425 DX News]
07/06/2014: Operators Leslie AD5WB, Jeremy K0JCC, Michael K5WRN, Rick
KE5BZE, Janet KJ5WRN, Dominic N5TCB and James W5AOO will participate in the
Museum Ships Weekend (7-8 June) as N5E from the tall ship 'Elissa' at the
Texas Seaport Museum on Galveston Island (NA-143, USi TX-001S). It will be a
"local daytime operation" (approximately 1400-2200 UTC). QSL via AD5WB,
direct or Bureau, and LoTW. [425 DX News]
11/06/2014: From 11-17th of June 2014 look for the following stations to be
active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/0 will be operated by the
MWA/NLRS W0AA, located in Long Lake, Hennepin County, State of Minnesota.
W1AW/5 will be operated by Team Zilla W5ZN, located in Judsonia, White
County, State of Arkansas. QSLs preferred via LoTW. [ARRL]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at:
www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
06/06-08/06 MJ/F4HEC: Jersey Island (main) WLOTA:0818 QSL H/c (d)
07/06-21/06 C6ATT: New Providence Island WLOTA:1115 QSL K2TTT (d)
07/06-09/06 CS5RCO: Berlenga Grande WLOL:POR-004 WLOTA:1054 QSL CT1EPJ
(d/B)
07/06-17/06 SV8/YO9GVW: Nisos Thasos WLOTA:4186 QSL H/c (d/B)
07/06-08/06 VK3VTH/5: Australia (main island) WLOTA:1520 QSL H/c (d/B)
09/06-27/06 FS/K9EL: St. Martin Island WLOTA:0383 QSL H/c (d/B)
09/06-15/06 SA6G/7: Ven WLOTA:0780 QSL SM6CUK (d/B)
12/06-19/06 CT9/DL2JRM: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL H/c (d/B)
13/06-19/06 J48TSL: Nisos Skyros WLOTA:2002 QSL SV2DGH (d/B)
13/06-15/06 JA8COE/8: Yagishiri To WLOTA:2512 QSL H/c (d/B)
13/06-20/06 SU8N: Nelson Island WLOTA:2694 QSL SM5AQD (d)
6 METRES & UP -
06/06-08/06 4O/PA2CHR/P: Montenegro Grid:JN93 6-2m 800W 3el QSL H/c (d/B)
06/06-08/06 MJ/F4HEC: Jersey EU-013 Grid:IN89 6m SSB 100W QSL H/c (d)
07/06-08/06 Museum Ships Weekend 2014 6m CW/SSB 07 0000z-08 2359z
07/06 FIRAC VHF Contest 2m SSB 1200z-1730z
07/06-08/06 SKCC Weekend Sprintathon 6m class 07 1200z-08 2359z
07/06-08/06 UKSMG Summer Contest 6m SO/MO 07 1300z-08 1300z
07/06-09/06 V31AB: Round Cay NA-180 Grid: 6m SSB/Digi QSL N7CAB (d/B)
07/06-09/06 V31DT: Round Cay NA-180 Grid: 6m SSB/Digi QSL W7ZCK (d/B)
09/06-27/06 FS/K9EL: St Martin NA-105 Grid:FK88 6m 500W QSL H/c (d/B)
10/06 LY 432MHz Activity Contest Open/CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
10/06 NRAU 432MHz Activity Contest Open/SO/MO 1800z-2200z
10/06 SPAC 432MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
10/06 RSGB 432MHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
11/06 MOON Contest 432MHz CW/Digital/FM/SSB 1800z-2000z
12/06 LY 50MHz Activity Contest Open/CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
12/06 NRAU 50MHz Activity Contest Open/SO/MO 1800z-2200z
12/06 SPAC 50MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
13/06-19/06 J48TSL: Skyros Island EU-060 Grid:KM28 6m CW/SSB QSL SV2DGH
(d/B)
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_jun.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: 3B9FR, 3D2A, 3DA0NW, 4S7TRG, 5X1NH, 5X1XA, 6W6TEO, 8P6DR,
9M2/JE1SCJ, 9M2DVR, 9M2TO, 9V1SV, 9Y4/DL7VOG, 9Y4HQ, AL7GA, C56W, C91NW,
CO8ZZ, CX5CBA, EA7AH, EM70LI, F5KAR, FJ/DK7LX, FS/LY2IJ, FW5JJ, HB9EYP,
HC2AC, IW2ODP, J88HL, JA1ZGP, JA3MIX, JF3NKA, KH7XX, KP2/M1DDD, MM0KLR,
OH0X, P40L, RP68SP, S79DX, SW8YY, T2YY, TX6G, V5/DL9NDS and YA1BV.
QSLs via Direct: 4S7DFG (GDXF), 4S7FRG (GDXF), 9H25Y [EU-023] (PI4KGL),
A43MI [AS-014] (QRZ.com), CU2AP (QRZ.com), JH1OGT/6 [AS-047] (H/c), K9W
[OC-053] (AA4NN), LU4ZS [AN-013] (QRZ.com), OG0A (OH2BH), OJ0X (OH2BH), S07X
(DK2WV), S9TF (IK5CRH), SV2ASP/A (QRZ.com), T33A (W2IJ), TO4C (OQRS), VU4K
(W4VKU), VU7AG (W4VKU), XZ1J (JH1AJT OQRS), YB3MM/4 [OC-262] (IZ8CCW),
YB8HZ/p [OC-145] (YB8BRI), YF1AR/8 [OC-219] (N2OO), YF1AR/8 [OC-272] (N2OO),
YF1AR/8 [OC-273] (N2OO) and Z60WW (OH2BH).
QSLs via LoTW: 3D2GC, 4L8A, 5I0DX, 5J0T, 8P9XC, 9A04JB, A35X, CN8YZ,
CT9/DD2ML, CT9/OK4MM, D44TBV, D68UY, DF2KD, DK5SF, DK7UY, DL9WO, DM3PKK,
DP3D, DQ25GRENZE, EA8AH, ED7R, EU200A, FP/G3ZAY, GU3UOQ, GU/DL5LYM,
HB0/DL7VEE, HB9ELV, HF5I, HZ1TT, IB9S, IT9BLB/IH9, IO9BLB, IT9AUP, IU9S,
J42T, J79RL, J88HL, JW/DL5CW, JW/DL6JF, LI3C, LP1H, LT0H, LZ136LO,
LZ1246SIT, MD/DL5LYM, OE5FMJ, OH5Z, OK1DTC, OM2VL, OY/DL5LYM, PJ2/W9NJY,
PJ4H, PJ4/SP6AXW, PJ5/K5WE, PJ7AA, PJ8/DL5LYM, PP5JAK, PV7M, R5DC, R11ALS,
R22LUG, R1980L, R2014S, R7378TM, RA9MA, RA22FF, RA22MA, RJ22DX, RJ22GF,
RM22CC, RP69DF, RT2F, RU3DM, SC2014ECC, SD2014ECC, T33A, TC10SWAT, TF/G3ZAY,
TI5/CT1ILT, TM11AAW, TN2MS, TO7CC, TX6G, UA0FO, UT2PX, V31MA, VK2DAG, VK9MT,
VP5/WA0MHJ, W1AW/0, W1AW/1, W1AW/2, W1AW/3, W1AW/4, W1AW/5, W1AW/6, W1AW/7,
W1AW/8, W1AW/9, W1AW/KG4, W1AW/KH6, W1AW/KP4, W100AW, XE2S, XR0ZR, XW1B,
YA1BV, YB3MM/8, YO3RU, YP10NATO, ZA/DL7UCX, ZB2/DL7VEE, ZD8JR, ZL7/SP5EAQ,
ZS8C, XZ1J, ZX14PR and ZY14ES.
BITS & PIECES -
ANNOUNCEMENT...
The North American QRP CW Club (NAQCC) and FISTS are jointly sponsoring a
special sprint on September 3, 0000Z - 0300Z (the evening of Sept. 2nd in
North America) in memory of CW advocate and CQ Hall of Fame inductee Nancy
Kott, WZ8C (SK). Complete details about the exchange, log submission, etc.
can be found at http://naqcc.info/nancy.html . Also on that web page please
take note of the month-long operating challenge that is also being done in
Nancy's memory.
73, Paul - N8XMS
NAQCC Club Manager
C6, BAHAMA ISLANDS
Start Date: 04 June 2014
End Date: Indefinite (I live and work here)
Tim, AF1G, lives/works on Andros Island (NA-001, WW Loc. FL14CQ), Bahama
Islands and will be there for several years. Look for him to be active as
C6ATH weekends, US holidays & some contests. 80-6 metre phone & digital.
QSL LoTW and direct (Timothy G. Hardy C6ATH, PSC 1012, Box 593, FPO, AA
34058, USA). SASE requested. No Buro. [NG3K]
IARU CW FIELD DAY -
Radio Amateur Association of Greece and the Greek Telegraphy Club invite
you to participate in 2014`s IARU CW Field Day.
This year`s event will take place during the following weekend, 7 & 8 June
2014.
It will be a great pleasure to hear GTC`s members on-air from their
portable installations, during this event.
Detailed info about the event may be found at the website of RAAG here:
www.raag.org/news.asp?ITMID=598&LANG=EN
We look forward to hearing your CW signals during this activity.
73/55
Stathis Maliakis, SV5DKL
E.C.M. - G.T.C.
G.T.C. #028
INVOKERS AT THE IOTA CONVENTION -
I am happy to announce that most of the Invoker Team members will be
attending the IOTA Convention in London next july... Vincent F4BKV, Col
MM0NDX, Raul EA5KA, Simon IZ7ATN, Gil F4FET and myself will be present.
Looking forward to meeting many more IOTA enthusiasts there !
Christian, EA3NT
MUSEUM SHIPS WEEKEND 2014
The weekend on June 7/8 sees the next Museum Ships Weekend. So far close to
100 stations, most of them from North America, have registered their plans
to operate. Preferred frequencies are: CW: 3539, 7039, 10109, 14039, 18079,
21039, 24899, 28039, and 50109 kHz; SSB: 3860, 7260, 14260, 18160, 21360,
24960, 28360, and 50160 kHz; PSK31: 14070, 10142, 18100, 21070, and 28120
kHz.
See www.nj2bb.org/museum/ for more information.
YF1AR/5 OC215 -
Supporting document and picture already updated for YF1AR/5 OC215
www.yf1ar.com/2014/05/yf1ar5-oc215-sipora-island-mentawai.html
ARLHS IDO-247 Sipura LightHouse
IOTA OC-215 Sipora Island - Mentawai Islands
May 25 - Jun 1, 2014
LAT: 02° 11' S LON 99° 44' E Gridsquare NI97ut
100% losgsheet already online on YF1AR OQRS Club Log.
Thank you for DX-world and IREF for funding YF1AR/5 OC215.
Thank you for W2FB as fund raising manager and N2OO as QSL manager.
Please, QSLing via YF1AR OQRS Club Log.
TNX for support OC215 IOTA DXpedition
73,
Budi YF1AR
www.yf1ar.com
YOFF GREEN PARTY 2014
The event is a joint effort of the YOFF-Team within the SRR - Romanian
Society of Radioamateurs and the ARER - Romanian Association of
Environmentalists Radioamateurs. They invite all amateurs to activate WWFF
areas on the 7th of June (0600z-1759z).
Website: wff-yo.blogspot.ro/p/blog-page_3.html
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
Home of I.C.P.O. & VEFF Program: www.qsl.net/va3rj/
Join the VEFF (Flora & Fauna) Forum at: groups.yahoo.com/group/VEFF/
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www.wlota.com/
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All Croatian Islands Award Group - ACIAG
The World Lighthouse Diplom - TWLHD/TWLHF
www.9a7k.com/
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www.wcagroup.org/ENG/main.html
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Canada.
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
I.C.P.O. Bulletin (30 May - 06 June 2014)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
============================================
30/05/2014: A large team will be active as 9M2MI from Pulau Undan (AS-097,
WLOTA 3792) between 30th May and 1st June 2014. They will operate SSB and CW
on 40, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 metres. QSL via 9M2YOT, direct only (Hasrul
Nizam 9M2YOT, P.O. Box 118, Melaka 75720, Malaysia). Log will be hosted by
Club Log. Further information on www.qrz.com/db/9M2MI [425 DX News]
30/05/2014: The members of Clube Radioamadores do Entroncamento - CR5CRE,
will be active on the 30th and 31st of May 2014 from Evoramonte Castel (WCA
CT-00047, DCFP C-047, DMHP EV-036 and DMP 0704), located in the Province of
Evora. They plan to work as special callsign CR5EM on all HF bands CW/SSB
and Digital modes. QSL via CS5CRE (see QRZ.com). [RN1CW]
30/05/2014: Stefano IZ5GST, Gilberto IW5AB and Federica IU5AXT will be
active as IZ5GST/4 from several Italian castles and flora-fauna areas as
follows: 30 May 2014 @ around 8.00z from the Natural Reserve Orientata Bosco
di Scardavilla (WWFF IFF-717), Castello di San Cassiano a Brisighella (DCI
RA-008, WCA I-07984) and Castello di Gattara di San Martino in Gattara a
Brisighella (DCI RA-046, WCA I-11766). QRV on the HF bands using SSB and
Digital modes. QSL via IZ5GST, direct or Bureau. The program is subject to
reductions or changes that will be decided at the time. Arrival times will
be updated on the various activations in real time on
twitter.com/stefanotolari . Online log-search at:
iz5gst.altervista.org/index.html [IZ5GST]
30/05/2014: Look for Masa, JF3ELH, to be active from Amami-O Island
(AS-023, WLOTA 0391, Grid Loc. PL48) between 30th May and 1st June 2014.
Plans are to be QRV on 80-6 metre CW and SSB. QTH: Amami-city, Kagashima
(JCC#4623) or Tatsugou-cho, Ooshima-gun, Kagoshima (JCG#46005(K)). "In case
of heavy rain or other condition, the operation condition may vary." QSL via
home call; see QRZ.com. [JI3DST]
30/05/2014: The Invoker Team (Gabriel EA3AKA, Christian EA3NT, Vincent
F4BKV, Gil F4FET, Fabrice F4FPG and Diego F4HAU) will be active as TM1INT
from Ile du Banc d'Arguin (EU-159, DIFM AT-033, Grid Loc. IN94) from 30th
May to 1st June 2014. They plan to operate CW and SSB with 3-4 stations on
the HF bands and 6 metres. QSL via F5CWU, direct or Bureau (OQRS on
f5cwu.net/oqrs/). Follow them on Twitter (@Invoker_Team), and find further
information at www.invokerteam.com/tm1int/. [425 DX News]
30/05/2014: Sho, JA7HMZ, will again be active from the island of Pohnpei
(OC-010, WW Loc. QJ96CX), Federated States of Micronesia, as V63DX between
30th May and 5th June 2014. QRV on 80-6 metres, all modes. QSL via home
call, direct only (Shoji Igawa, 17 Shirogane-Cho Yokobori, Yuzawa-City,
Akita, 019-0204, Japan). [DX-World]
31/05/2014: Kenneth, LA7GIA, will be active as 7Q7GIA from Lilongwe,
Malawi, between 31st May and 8th June 2014. Activity will be on 40-10 metre
CW and SSB. Antennas will be a vertical and wire antennas. QSL via home
call. [OPDX Bulletin]
31/05/2014: On the 31st of May a Team of operators affiliated to Portuguese
Navy Hamradio Club - NRA, is going to activate the Fortress of Our lady of
Porto Salvo, also known as "Forte da Giribita" (WW Loc. IM58IQ) using the
callsign CR5FG. Operators include Carlos CT1EHK, Carlos CT1IPB, Maria
CT2YTY, Joaquim CR7AHW, David CT1DRB and Manuel CT1ELZ. QRV on 80-10 metre
SSB, CW and the Digi-modes. Valid References: Portuguese Historic Monuments
Award (DMHP LX-036), Diploma de Divulgacao das Freguesias Portuguesas (DDFP
OER-05), Portuguese Municipality Award (DMP-1110), World Castles Award
(CT-00288), Portuguese Castles and Fortresses Award (DCFP F-112). QSL via
the Bureau is preferred. Further information and frequencies at:
www.nra.pt/activation-cr5fg-in.html [nra.pt]
31/05/2014: Saturday morning, 31 May 2014, Patrick F8DYD/p will activate
the Chateau de Leray (DFCF 86-114, WCA F-06137), the mill of the Chateau de
Leray (DMF 86-063), and the Dovecote of the Chateau de Leray (DCPF/PTC033).
QRV on the HF bands, mainly 40 and 20 metres. QSL via home call, Bureau or
direct. [F8DYD]
01/06/2014: Gordon, MM0GOR, plans a holiday style activation of Ibiza
Island (EU-004, DIE E-023, WLOTA 0958) on 1-6 June 2014. Look for him to be
QRV on 40-10 metre SSB only. QSL via the Bureau to MM0GOR is preferred.
[rsgbiota.org]
02/06/2014: Pasi, OH3WS, will be QRV as OJ0W from Market Reef (EU-053, WWFF
OHFF-038, WW Loc. JP90NH) and lighthouse (Admiralty C4472, ARLHS MAR-001,
WLOTA 0542) between 2-7 June 2014. HF mainly on CW but some SSB. QSL via
OH3WS via Bureau or direct. Pasi will also have some OSO on Aland Islands
EU-002 as OH0/OH3WS, 31 May - 1 June 2014, while waiting transport to
Market. QSL via home. [OH3WS]
04/06/2014: Akira JH0CKF will be active holiday-style from the Himawari
Hotel, island of Saipan (USi NI-002S, WLOTA 1333), Northern Mariana Islands
(OC-086), as AF1Y/KH0 between June 4-6, 2014. QRV holiday style in the
evenings on the HF bands. Please QSL to DU1/JH0CKF (QSL Manger) via DU
Bureau. If you would like to exchange QSL card directly, please send
SASE/SAE + sufficient postage to the postal mailing address: Akira Yokoyama,
7078 Hokujo Hakuba, Nagano 399-9301, Japan. [DX-World]
04/06/2014: Nobby, G0VJG, will be active from the island of St. Lucia
(NA-108, WLOTA 1336) between 4-18th June 2014, using the callsign J6/G0VJG.
QRV on 40-6m, all mode. QSL via home call. [DX-World]
06/06/2014: A 10-strong team of Belgian ops will be active from Albania as
ZA/ON6NB between 6-15th June 2014. Plans are to be QRV on 80-6m, CW, SSB,
PSK and RTTY with an emphasis on the higher bands, propagation conditions
permitting. Team members include Erik ON4ANN (team leader), Philippe ON4ACP,
Jose ON4CAU, Erik ON4CCV, Marc ON4CJY, Cedric ON4CKM, Patrick ON4DCU, Paul
ON5PDV, Rudi ON6MI and Walter ON8CW. Pilot will be Frans, ON6QB. Logsearch
in ClubLog during the Expedition. QSL goes via ON4ANN, by the Bureau or
direct with SAE / 2greenstamps to Erik de Mey-ON4ANN, Nelemolenstraat 7,
1700 Dilbeek, Belgium. Further information and updates at:
users.telenet.be/on4ann/ZA/index.html [DX-World]
LOOKING AHEAD -
07/06/2014: Tony, VK3VTH, plans activity as VK3VTH/5 from the Coorong
National Park (WWFF VKFF-115), State of South Australia (IOTA OC-001, WLOTA
1520) on 6th and 7th June 2014. He will be participating in the "Green Party
2014" contest on Saturday 7th June. His schedule is as follows - Saturday
7th June: Contest Mode: 0600z > Long Path EU until Band Close. Probably
around 14.290 MHz +/- if clear. Sunday 8th June: 0001z-0400z: 40m activation
(7.144+/- MHz). Sunday 8th June: 0400z - close: 20m activation 14.320 +/-
(possibly 14.244 MHz) subject to QRM. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau.
[VK3VTH]
13/06/2014: Taka, JA8COE, will be active as JA8COE/8 from Yagishiri To
[Yagishiri Island] (AS-147, WLOTA 2512) on 13-15th June 2014. Yagishiri To
is located within the Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri Quasi-National Park (WWFF
JAFF-034), in Tomamae District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Rumoi Subprefecture,
Japan. QRV on the HF bands, all modes, propagation allowing. QSL via JA8COE
Bureau or direct (QRZ.com) and Club Log OQRS. Website:
takaja8coe.de-blog.jp/blog/ [rsgbiota.org]
15/06/2014: Geoffrey, M5GAC, will be active as MM5GAC/p from the Isle of
Islay (IOSA NH22, SCOTIA CS25, WLOTA 1826), Inner Hebrides (EU-008) from
15-27 June 2014. He will be operating daily on 40m, 20m and 80m, mainly SSB.
QSL via M5GAC, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
21/06/2014: Wataru, JA3IUY, plans activity on all bands and modes as AH0CI
from the island of Saipan (USi NI-002S, WLOTA 1333), Northern Mariana
Islands (OC-086), on 21-22 June 2014. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau.
[Saipan Rental Shack]
27/06/2014: Gust, ON6KE, will be active holiday style from Iceland (EU-021,
WLOTA 2975) as TF/ON6KE between 27th June and 4th July 2014. QRV on HF
bands, JT65, SSB and CW. QSL via LoTW, eQSL (no QSL cards). [DX-World]
01/07/2014: Dmitry, RM2A, will be active as 3D2ML from the Fijian islands
during July: Beachcomber Island OC-121 from July 1-2, 2014. Nanuya Balavu
Island OC-156 from July 8-13, 2014. Viti Levu Island OC-016, WLOTA 0055 on
July 13. Activity also planned as 5W0ML from Upolu Island (WLOTA 1944),
Samoa Islands (OC-097) between July 3-7. QRV on 80-10 metre CW and SSB. QSL
via home call, direct or Bureau. [DX-World]
19/07/2014: Ric, DL2VFR, will be active from Enoe Island (EU-029, DIA
SJ-028) and Karrebaek, Dybsoe og Avnoe Fjorde (WWFF OZFF-084) from 19th July
until 1st August 2014. This will include an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest
(26-27 July). QRV on the HF bands, mostly CW. QSL Bureau or direct to
DL2VFR. Website: www.iota-expedition.com/ [rsgbiota.org]
25/07/2014: Michael, DB5MH, plans activity from Manitsoq [aka Sukkertoppen]
Island (IOTA NA-220), Greenland, as OX/DB5MH from 25-30 July 2014. This will
be a 280km solo DX-Pedition that will take him from Kangerlussuaq (also
known as Sondre Stromfjord) to Manitsoq (aka Sukkertoppen). Michael will
carry all of his equipment as well as food with him. There will be no chance
for him to resupply during the tour. All electricity for his HAM activity
will be provided by solar panels. Energy and weight constrained, he will be
operating about 1-2 hours per day QRP-QRV using an FT817 and a very simple
vertical ground plane. Michael will primarily be active on 20m at 2000-2400
UTC. Watch cluster. This is a charity DXpedition - full details can be found
at: www.alleindurchgrönland.de/wdp/?page_id=48 . Updates also on twitter
(twitter.com/durchgroenland) and Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/alleindurchgroenland [DX-World]
26/07/2014: Dom, M1KTA, will be active for the RSGB IOTA Contest (26-27
July) as SM7/M1KTA/p from Garpen Island (EU-037, WW Loc. JO86BJ), Kalmar
county [Kalmar Lan], Sweden. Dom says that he "should be up and running both
before and after the contest". This will be a QRP station, KX3 with vertical
dipole 20-10m, 40m GP and 80m dipole. SSB and CW. Dom will also be
activating the Stora Garpen lighthouse (ARLHS SWE-145, Admiralty C7416)
located on the island. QSL direct or bureau to M1KTA and LoTW. Website:
m1kta-qrp.blogspot.com/ [rsgbiota.org]
29/07/2014: Operators Mars JA3FVJ, Ikuo JA3TJA, Ichiro JA3QWN, Masa JF3PLF
and Taka JH3FUK and possibly others plan a DX-Vacation to Christmas Island
(VK9X, OC-002, WW Loc. OH29LN) and Cocos-Keeling Island (VK9C, OC-003, WW
Loc. NH87JT) sometime between late July and early August 2014. Tentative
schedule: VK9EC (Cocos Keeling) between 29th July and 2nd August; and VK9EX
(Christmas Island) between 2-8 August. QRV holiday style on 160-6 metre CW,
SSB, FM, RTTY and PSK31. QSL by the bureau "via JF3PLF", direct to JF3PLF
with SAE + IRC/2GS, ClubLog OQRS and LoTW. Further information and updates
can be found on their website at: vk9.nobody.jp/ [JF3PLF]
14/08/2014: Tony, VK3VTH, will be active as VK3VTH/7 from King Island (IOTA
OC-233) and the Currie Harbour lighthouse (ILLW AU-0016, ARLHS AUS-063,
Admiralty K2189, WLOTA 0860), including participation in the International
Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (16-17th August, illw.net/). Activity will be
holiday style on 40 and 20 metre SSB only. QSL direct or Bureau to VK3VTH.
[rsgbiota.org]
30/08/2014: Operators Karl-Heinrich DC5WW, Max DF2MX, Robert DK2RO, Anton
DL8AW and Thilo DL9NBJ will be active as 5Q7Y from the island of Jegindoe
(EU-171, DIA NJ-006) from 30th August to 7th September 2014. QSL via Club
Log OQRS; Bureau and direct via DL8AW. [rsgbiota.org]
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]
01/12/2014: Haru, JA1XGI, will be active from Niue Island (OC-040, WLOTA
2139) as E6XG between 1-6 December 2014. Focus will be on Europe and the low
bands. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [DX-World]
12/12/2014: Harald, DF2WO, will again be active holiday-style from Praia,
on the southern coast of Santiago Island (AF-005) in the Sotavento Islands
group, Cape Verde Islands, as D44TWO between 12th December 2014 and 8th
January 2015. QRV on HF bands, CW and SSB. QSL via M0OXO. Activity follows
his operation as XT2AW. [DX-World]
10/01/2015: Japanese ops Tatsuo JA3ARJ, Masumi JA3AVO, Shozo JA3HJI, Jusei
JA3IVU, Kunio JH3LSS, Hiroko JH3PBL and Shimatake JI3DNN plan to be active
from Easter Island (SA-001, DICE ICE-001, WLOTA 0319, WWFF CEFF-027, Grid
Loc. DG52) as CE0Y/homecall from 10-16 January 2015. QRV on 80-6 metre CW,
SSB and Digi-modes. QSL via operators' information. Website:
ja3avo.blog81.fc2.com/ [DX-World]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
30/05/2014: Members of the Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society
(M0RSD) will get on the air from their local zoo during the Zoos on the Air
Week (ZOTA) with the call GB0DZG. QRV from 30th May to 1st June 2014. Part
of the Zoo of Dudley is an 11th century castle. QSL via M0RSD, LoTW and
eQSL. Website: www.dadars.co.uk/ [DX Newsletter]
30/05/2014: To commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the RNARS London
Group (GR2RN) is currently active from the HMS Belfast as GB70DDAY until
30th June 2014. QSL via G0TOC direct or Bureau. [DX Newsletter]
31/05/2014: Special event callsign F/PA70DDAY will be activated by members
of the Apeldoorn DX and Contest Club (ADXCC) from the Netherlands. QRV from
31 May to 9 June 2014 from Juno Beach.. Soldiers who landed there later
liberated Apeldoorn. QRV on 80, 40, and 20m in SSB with 100W and dipole
antennas. QSL via the Bureau. [DX Newsletter]
01/06/2014: * I.S.W.L. CLUB CALLSIGNS *
The ISWL Club Callsigns in use throughout the month of June 2014 are:
GX4BJC /A - Operated from Eastbourne, in East Sussex, by Peter G0NQZ. (/A
WAB Square = TQ50 - England, IOTA = EU-005, WLOTA = LH-1841).
MX1SWL /A - Operated from Walton on the Naze, in Essex, by Herbie G6XOU. (/A
WAB Square = TM22 - England, IOTA = EU-005, WLOTA = LH-1841). Herbie will
also operate as MX1SWL /P throughout the month. If required, he will give
his current WAB Square during the QSO.
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]
01/06/2014: Jose, HP2AT, will be active with the special callsign 3E100PC
from Panama between 1st June and 31st August 2014. Activity is to celebrate
the 100th anniversary of the Panama Canal. Operations will be on the HF
bands. QSL via HP2AT direct. All QSOs will be confirmed via LoTW. [OPDX
Bulletin]
01/06/2014: Special event station 8J1INUBO will be active on all bands and
modes between 1st June and 31st December 2014 to celebrate the 140th
anniversary of the Inubosaki Lighthouse (November 15, 1874). The lighthouse
(WLOTA 2376) is located on Cape Inubo, in the city of Choshi (JCC 1202),
Kanto region, Chiba Prefecture, island of Honshu (AS-007), Japan. QSL via
the Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
01/06/2014: To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Gamagori City (JCC 2015),
special event station 8J2GAMA will be active on all bands and modes from 1st
June to 30th November 2014. Gamagori-city is located in Chubu (Tokai)
Region, southeastern Aichi Prefecture, island of Honshu (AS-007 WLOTA 2376),
Japan. Parts of the city is within the borders of the Mikawa Wan
Quasi-National Park (WWFF JAFF-061). QSL via the JARL Bureu is preferred.
[JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
01/06/2014: Special event station 8N6NTO will be active on all bands and
modes between 1st June and 31st July 2014 to celebrate the 10th anniversary
of the National Theatre Okinawa. The National Theatre Okinawa was opened in
Urasoe City (JCC 4709), Okinawa, in January 2004 with the purposes of
serving as the point of exchange for promoting tradition and culture in the
Asia-Pacific region by utilizing the topographical and historical features
of Okinawa, while at the same time striving for the preservation and
promotion of Okinawa's traditional performing arts, including a nationally
important intangible cultural asset, "Kumiodori". Located in Kyushu (Ryukyu)
Region, Okinawa Prefecture, island of Okinawa (AS-017, WLOTA 0275), Japan.
QSL via the Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
01/06/2014: Twenty-seven special stations (one for each Brazilian State
plus the Federal District) with ZX14 and ZY14 prefixes will be active from 1
June to 30 July to celebrate the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in
Brazil from 12 June to 13 July: ZX14AM, ZX14BA, ZX14CE, ZX14DF, ZX14MG,
ZX14MT, ZX14PE, ZX14PR, ZX14RJ, ZX14RN, ZX14RS, ZX14SP, ZY14AC, ZY14AL,
ZY14AP, ZY14ES, ZY14GO, ZY14MA, ZY14MS, ZY14PA, ZY14PB, ZY14PI, ZY14RO,
ZY14RR, ZY14SC, ZY14SE, ZY14TO. All of the QSOs will be confirmed
automatically via the bureau; direct cards via PT2AA (LABRE, Caixa Postal 4,
Brasilia - DF, 70351-970, Brazil). Information on the award "Brazil Land of
Football", sponsored by the Liga de Amadores Brasileiros de Radio Emissao
(LABRE, Brazil's IARU society), can be found at: www.labre.org.br/ [425 DX
News]
02/06/2014: Once again (for the 63rd year) the Association des
Radioamateurs de la Sarthe will operate a special event station for the 24
Hours of Le Mans. Look for TM24H on 2-16 June 2014, with activity on 80-6
metre SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK. QSL via F6KFI. [425 DX News]
03/06/2014: Look for special event station TM70BBC to be active between
3-13 June 2014. The special callsign is to commemorate the 70th anniversary
of the landing of allies forces in Normandy. See QRZ.com for more details
and QSL info. QSL Manager is F5UOW. [OPDX Bulletin]
03/06/2014: Commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day, a large group of
operators will be active as TM70UTAH from Utah Beach (WW Loc. IN99JK),
Normandy, France, on 2-12 June, 2014. Look for activity on CW, SSB and
digital modes from 80m to 10 GHz (WW Loc. IN99JK). QSL via F5RJM, direct ot
bureau, and LoTW. Logsearch on Club Log. [425 DX News]
04/06/2014: The South Flanders DX Activity Group will activate the special
event callsign F/ON6JUN/p on all major HF bands, using SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK
from 4-8th June 2014. Activity is to commemorate the 70th anniversary D-Day
Normandy. Operators: Xavier ON4ALY, Fernand ON6UF, Hugo ON4AAA, Hans ON3HBB,
Patrick ON3PVW, Willy ON4LBV and Jos ON5SD. They will start their operation
on June 4th (go at 20:00 UTC) till the 8th (stop at 15:00 UTC). QTH locator
will be IN99UF, located in Deptement 14. Special frequencies 7.097, 3.660,
and 14.253 MHz to work the QRP stations. QSL via ON5SD QSL manager for
F/ON6JUN/p. Further information can be found on their website at
www.qsl.net/on6jun/ [ON5SD]
04/06/2014: Between 4-10th of June 2014 look for the following stations to
be active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/4 will be operated by
the Alabama Contest Group K4TD, located in Harvest, Madison County, State of
Alabama. W1AW/5 will be operated by the Louisiana Contest Club K5ER, located
in Monroe, Ouachita County, State of Louisiana. QSLs preferred via LoTW.
[ARRL]
05/06/2014: To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Goryokaku Castle (star
fort) special event station 8J8150G will be active on all bands and modes
from 5-25th June 2014. Goryokaku Castle is located in the city of Hakodate
(JCC 0104), Hokkaido Prefecture, Oshima Subprefecture, on the island of
Hokkaido, (AS-078, WLOTA 2967), Japan. It was the main fortress of the
short-lived Republic of Ezo. QSL via the JARL Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
05/06/2014: Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in
Normandy, a team from the Radio Club de Vernon will be active as TM70BMC
(QSL via F5IL) on 5-8th June 2014 from the historical site on Mont Canisy.
Another special callsign will be TM70JUN (QSL via F4GAJ), to be used from
the French Department of Calvados on 6-20th June. [425 DX News]
05/06/2014: Members of the Loos DX Gang will be active using the special
callsign TM70DD (D Day) between 5-19th June 2014 to commemorate the 70th
anniversary of the allied landing in France. QSL via F5JYD, by the French
REF Bureau (Only this Bureau will be used - REF-Union Service QSL, BP 77429,
37074 Tours Cedex 2, France) or direct with SASE/SAE + sufficient postage
(Bruno Filippi F5JYD, 20 Rue de Bergeres, Vouzy 51130, France). [OPDX
Bulletin]
06/06/2014: Special event station W9D will be active on 6-8th June 2014 to
commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day. On 7th June operations will take
place from the grounds of the First Division War Museum at Cantigny Park
(Wheaton, IL). The 1st Infantry Division led the landing on Omaha Beach in
Normandy on 6th June 1944. QSL direct to W9DUP (DuPage Amateur Radio Club,
P.O. Box 71, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514, USA). [425 DX News]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at:
www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
30/05-01/06 9M2MI: Pulau Undan WLOTA:3792 QSL 9M2YOT (d)
01/06-31/12 8J1INUBO: Honshu WLOTA:2376 QSL JARL Buro
01/06-30/11 8J2GAMA: Honshu WLOTA:2376 QSL JARL Buro
01/06-31/07 8N6NTO: Okinawa Shima WLOTA:0275 QSL JARL Buro
01/06-06/06 EA6/MM0GOR: Isla de Ibiza WLOTA:0958 QSL H/c (B)
01/06-30/06 GX4BJC/A: England (main island) WLOTA:1841 QSL G6XOU (d/B)
01/06-30/06 MX1SWL/A: England (main island) WLOTA:1841 QSL G6XOU (d/B)
01/06-30/06 MX1SWL/P: England (main island) WLOTA:1841 QSL G6XOU (d/B)
02/06-07/06 OJ0W: Market Reef WLOL:MAR-001 WLOTA:0542 QSL OH3WS (d/B)
04/06-06/06 AF1Y/KH0: Saipan Island WLOTA:1333 QSL H/c DU1/JH0CKF (B)
05/06-25/06 8J8150G: Hokkaido (main island) WLOTA:2967 QSL JARL Buro
05/06-18/06 J6/G0VJG: Sta. Lucia Island WLOTA:1336 QSL H/c (d)
6 METRES & UP -
30/05-01/06 JF3ELH/6: Amami-O Isl AS-023 Grid:PL48 6m CW/SSB QSL H/c
(QRZ.com)
30/05-01/06 TM1INT: Banc d'Arguin EU-159 Grid:IN94 6m CW/SSB QSL F5CWU
(d/B)
30/05-05/06 V63DX: Pohnpei OC-010 Grid:QJ96CX 6m all mode QSL JA7HMZ (d)
31/05 Feld-Hell WAAAEO Sprint 6m class 0000z-2400z
02/06-12/06 TM70UTAH: Utah Beach (Normandy) Grid:IN99 6m-10GHz QSL F5RJM
(d/B)
03/06 LY 144 MHz Activity Contest Open/CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
03/06 NRAU 144 MHz Activity Contest Open/SO/MO 1800z-2200z
03/06 SPAC 144 MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
03/06 RSGB 144 MHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
04/06 MOON Contest 144 MHz CW/Digital/FM/SSB 1800z-2000z
Contest Calendar:
www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_may.html
www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_jun.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 operations are approved for DXCC credit:
ZA/IZ4JMA - Albania
2013 and 2014 Operations
XW7T - Laos
2014 Operation
If you have one or both of these rejected in a recent submission please send
an e-mail to bmoore@arrl.org to be placed on the list to have your record
updated.
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
Hello All,
I just mailed a box of DXpedition cards to the ARRL Outgoing QSL Bureau.
As of today, I am up to date w/ bureau requests for: H44AJ, PW6C, K9AJ/VY0,
V63J, T32AJ, H79W/YN4, etc QSL cards.
73 Mike, K9AJ
QSLs via Bureau: 4S7QHG, 5T5BV, 9K2DJ, 9K2HN, 9K2USA, 9M2/JE1SCJ, 9M2TO,
9M4SEA, 9M6LSC, 9Y4W, A31KJ, A31MA, A31VE, A65CJ, AB0IH/KH2, AC2CX/KH2,
AH7C, DU7DRU, DV1/JO7KMB, EA3DYB, EA7KZ, EG6SDC, FM/K9NW, GQ4XEX, HB0WR,
JD1BLY, JD1BMH, JG8NQJ/JD1, KB3CTX, KH2/JQ1BVI, KH0K, KH0N, KP2/JF1BVG,
K1HP/KP2, NJ1F, OH4LRD, PJ5J, RA3LBW, RD0L, SV2FLQ, TF9/DJ6OZ, V63XG,
VA3OBR, VE7JH, VK9CS, W1AW/6, W1MA, XV9NPS, YU1ED and ZL2AGY.
QSLs via Direct: 9X0NH (G3RWF), EA9/DL2RNS (H/c) JD1YBT (JP1IOF OQRS),
OD5NJ/P [AS-108] (OQRS), PJ5/K3TRM (H/c), V73NS (W3HNK) and XZ1J (JH1AJT
OQRS).
QSLs via LoTW: 3D2MJ, 5H2DK, 5T5BV, EA1SA, FT5ZM, GM4WZL, HG7T, JR0EQQ,
JR1EMO, PR7ZAJ, T30AQ, UN1L, V25M, V44KAI, V73NS, XW1YC and XZ1J.
BITS & PIECES -
DL, GERMANY -
Markus, DJ4EL, plans activity as homecall/p from Fehmarn Island (EU-128,
DID/GIA O-01, WLOTA 0637, WW Loc. JO54NK) between 29th May and 2nd June
2014. He will also activate Warder Island (EU-128, DID/GIA O-32, WW Loc.
JO54NK) between 30th May and 1st June. QRV on the HF bands, CW and SSB. QSL
via home call, direct or Bureau and LoTW. [rsgbiota.org]
F, FRANCE -
Sophie, F4DHQ, calls attention to the award Diplome des YL de France 2014
(1 June - 31 December 2014).
http://www.ref-union.net/yls/en/french-yl-diploma-2014 [DX Newsletter]
HZ, SAUDI ARABIA -
Princess Laila, OE1LZA, has now been assigned her deceased father's call
HZ1HZ. [DX Newsletter]
============================================
73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
Home of I.C.P.O. & VEFF Program: www.qsl.net/va3rj/
Join the VEFF (Flora & Fauna) Forum at: groups.yahoo.com/group/VEFF/
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www.wlota.com/
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All Croatian Islands Award Group - ACIAG
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"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
============================================
30/05/2014: A large team will be active as 9M2MI from Pulau Undan (AS-097,
WLOTA 3792) between 30th May and 1st June 2014. They will operate SSB and CW
on 40, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 metres. QSL via 9M2YOT, direct only (Hasrul
Nizam 9M2YOT, P.O. Box 118, Melaka 75720, Malaysia). Log will be hosted by
Club Log. Further information on www.qrz.com/db/9M2MI [425 DX News]
30/05/2014: The members of Clube Radioamadores do Entroncamento - CR5CRE,
will be active on the 30th and 31st of May 2014 from Evoramonte Castel (WCA
CT-00047, DCFP C-047, DMHP EV-036 and DMP 0704), located in the Province of
Evora. They plan to work as special callsign CR5EM on all HF bands CW/SSB
and Digital modes. QSL via CS5CRE (see QRZ.com). [RN1CW]
30/05/2014: Stefano IZ5GST, Gilberto IW5AB and Federica IU5AXT will be
active as IZ5GST/4 from several Italian castles and flora-fauna areas as
follows: 30 May 2014 @ around 8.00z from the Natural Reserve Orientata Bosco
di Scardavilla (WWFF IFF-717), Castello di San Cassiano a Brisighella (DCI
RA-008, WCA I-07984) and Castello di Gattara di San Martino in Gattara a
Brisighella (DCI RA-046, WCA I-11766). QRV on the HF bands using SSB and
Digital modes. QSL via IZ5GST, direct or Bureau. The program is subject to
reductions or changes that will be decided at the time. Arrival times will
be updated on the various activations in real time on
twitter.com/stefanotolari . Online log-search at:
iz5gst.altervista.org/index.html [IZ5GST]
30/05/2014: Look for Masa, JF3ELH, to be active from Amami-O Island
(AS-023, WLOTA 0391, Grid Loc. PL48) between 30th May and 1st June 2014.
Plans are to be QRV on 80-6 metre CW and SSB. QTH: Amami-city, Kagashima
(JCC#4623) or Tatsugou-cho, Ooshima-gun, Kagoshima (JCG#46005(K)). "In case
of heavy rain or other condition, the operation condition may vary." QSL via
home call; see QRZ.com. [JI3DST]
30/05/2014: The Invoker Team (Gabriel EA3AKA, Christian EA3NT, Vincent
F4BKV, Gil F4FET, Fabrice F4FPG and Diego F4HAU) will be active as TM1INT
from Ile du Banc d'Arguin (EU-159, DIFM AT-033, Grid Loc. IN94) from 30th
May to 1st June 2014. They plan to operate CW and SSB with 3-4 stations on
the HF bands and 6 metres. QSL via F5CWU, direct or Bureau (OQRS on
f5cwu.net/oqrs/). Follow them on Twitter (@Invoker_Team), and find further
information at www.invokerteam.com/tm1int/. [425 DX News]
30/05/2014: Sho, JA7HMZ, will again be active from the island of Pohnpei
(OC-010, WW Loc. QJ96CX), Federated States of Micronesia, as V63DX between
30th May and 5th June 2014. QRV on 80-6 metres, all modes. QSL via home
call, direct only (Shoji Igawa, 17 Shirogane-Cho Yokobori, Yuzawa-City,
Akita, 019-0204, Japan). [DX-World]
31/05/2014: Kenneth, LA7GIA, will be active as 7Q7GIA from Lilongwe,
Malawi, between 31st May and 8th June 2014. Activity will be on 40-10 metre
CW and SSB. Antennas will be a vertical and wire antennas. QSL via home
call. [OPDX Bulletin]
31/05/2014: On the 31st of May a Team of operators affiliated to Portuguese
Navy Hamradio Club - NRA, is going to activate the Fortress of Our lady of
Porto Salvo, also known as "Forte da Giribita" (WW Loc. IM58IQ) using the
callsign CR5FG. Operators include Carlos CT1EHK, Carlos CT1IPB, Maria
CT2YTY, Joaquim CR7AHW, David CT1DRB and Manuel CT1ELZ. QRV on 80-10 metre
SSB, CW and the Digi-modes. Valid References: Portuguese Historic Monuments
Award (DMHP LX-036), Diploma de Divulgacao das Freguesias Portuguesas (DDFP
OER-05), Portuguese Municipality Award (DMP-1110), World Castles Award
(CT-00288), Portuguese Castles and Fortresses Award (DCFP F-112). QSL via
the Bureau is preferred. Further information and frequencies at:
www.nra.pt/activation-cr5fg-in.html [nra.pt]
31/05/2014: Saturday morning, 31 May 2014, Patrick F8DYD/p will activate
the Chateau de Leray (DFCF 86-114, WCA F-06137), the mill of the Chateau de
Leray (DMF 86-063), and the Dovecote of the Chateau de Leray (DCPF/PTC033).
QRV on the HF bands, mainly 40 and 20 metres. QSL via home call, Bureau or
direct. [F8DYD]
01/06/2014: Gordon, MM0GOR, plans a holiday style activation of Ibiza
Island (EU-004, DIE E-023, WLOTA 0958) on 1-6 June 2014. Look for him to be
QRV on 40-10 metre SSB only. QSL via the Bureau to MM0GOR is preferred.
[rsgbiota.org]
02/06/2014: Pasi, OH3WS, will be QRV as OJ0W from Market Reef (EU-053, WWFF
OHFF-038, WW Loc. JP90NH) and lighthouse (Admiralty C4472, ARLHS MAR-001,
WLOTA 0542) between 2-7 June 2014. HF mainly on CW but some SSB. QSL via
OH3WS via Bureau or direct. Pasi will also have some OSO on Aland Islands
EU-002 as OH0/OH3WS, 31 May - 1 June 2014, while waiting transport to
Market. QSL via home. [OH3WS]
04/06/2014: Akira JH0CKF will be active holiday-style from the Himawari
Hotel, island of Saipan (USi NI-002S, WLOTA 1333), Northern Mariana Islands
(OC-086), as AF1Y/KH0 between June 4-6, 2014. QRV holiday style in the
evenings on the HF bands. Please QSL to DU1/JH0CKF (QSL Manger) via DU
Bureau. If you would like to exchange QSL card directly, please send
SASE/SAE + sufficient postage to the postal mailing address: Akira Yokoyama,
7078 Hokujo Hakuba, Nagano 399-9301, Japan. [DX-World]
04/06/2014: Nobby, G0VJG, will be active from the island of St. Lucia
(NA-108, WLOTA 1336) between 4-18th June 2014, using the callsign J6/G0VJG.
QRV on 40-6m, all mode. QSL via home call. [DX-World]
06/06/2014: A 10-strong team of Belgian ops will be active from Albania as
ZA/ON6NB between 6-15th June 2014. Plans are to be QRV on 80-6m, CW, SSB,
PSK and RTTY with an emphasis on the higher bands, propagation conditions
permitting. Team members include Erik ON4ANN (team leader), Philippe ON4ACP,
Jose ON4CAU, Erik ON4CCV, Marc ON4CJY, Cedric ON4CKM, Patrick ON4DCU, Paul
ON5PDV, Rudi ON6MI and Walter ON8CW. Pilot will be Frans, ON6QB. Logsearch
in ClubLog during the Expedition. QSL goes via ON4ANN, by the Bureau or
direct with SAE / 2greenstamps to Erik de Mey-ON4ANN, Nelemolenstraat 7,
1700 Dilbeek, Belgium. Further information and updates at:
users.telenet.be/on4ann/ZA/index.html [DX-World]
LOOKING AHEAD -
07/06/2014: Tony, VK3VTH, plans activity as VK3VTH/5 from the Coorong
National Park (WWFF VKFF-115), State of South Australia (IOTA OC-001, WLOTA
1520) on 6th and 7th June 2014. He will be participating in the "Green Party
2014" contest on Saturday 7th June. His schedule is as follows - Saturday
7th June: Contest Mode: 0600z > Long Path EU until Band Close. Probably
around 14.290 MHz +/- if clear. Sunday 8th June: 0001z-0400z: 40m activation
(7.144+/- MHz). Sunday 8th June: 0400z - close: 20m activation 14.320 +/-
(possibly 14.244 MHz) subject to QRM. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau.
[VK3VTH]
13/06/2014: Taka, JA8COE, will be active as JA8COE/8 from Yagishiri To
[Yagishiri Island] (AS-147, WLOTA 2512) on 13-15th June 2014. Yagishiri To
is located within the Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri Quasi-National Park (WWFF
JAFF-034), in Tomamae District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Rumoi Subprefecture,
Japan. QRV on the HF bands, all modes, propagation allowing. QSL via JA8COE
Bureau or direct (QRZ.com) and Club Log OQRS. Website:
takaja8coe.de-blog.jp/blog/ [rsgbiota.org]
15/06/2014: Geoffrey, M5GAC, will be active as MM5GAC/p from the Isle of
Islay (IOSA NH22, SCOTIA CS25, WLOTA 1826), Inner Hebrides (EU-008) from
15-27 June 2014. He will be operating daily on 40m, 20m and 80m, mainly SSB.
QSL via M5GAC, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
21/06/2014: Wataru, JA3IUY, plans activity on all bands and modes as AH0CI
from the island of Saipan (USi NI-002S, WLOTA 1333), Northern Mariana
Islands (OC-086), on 21-22 June 2014. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau.
[Saipan Rental Shack]
27/06/2014: Gust, ON6KE, will be active holiday style from Iceland (EU-021,
WLOTA 2975) as TF/ON6KE between 27th June and 4th July 2014. QRV on HF
bands, JT65, SSB and CW. QSL via LoTW, eQSL (no QSL cards). [DX-World]
01/07/2014: Dmitry, RM2A, will be active as 3D2ML from the Fijian islands
during July: Beachcomber Island OC-121 from July 1-2, 2014. Nanuya Balavu
Island OC-156 from July 8-13, 2014. Viti Levu Island OC-016, WLOTA 0055 on
July 13. Activity also planned as 5W0ML from Upolu Island (WLOTA 1944),
Samoa Islands (OC-097) between July 3-7. QRV on 80-10 metre CW and SSB. QSL
via home call, direct or Bureau. [DX-World]
19/07/2014: Ric, DL2VFR, will be active from Enoe Island (EU-029, DIA
SJ-028) and Karrebaek, Dybsoe og Avnoe Fjorde (WWFF OZFF-084) from 19th July
until 1st August 2014. This will include an entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest
(26-27 July). QRV on the HF bands, mostly CW. QSL Bureau or direct to
DL2VFR. Website: www.iota-expedition.com/ [rsgbiota.org]
25/07/2014: Michael, DB5MH, plans activity from Manitsoq [aka Sukkertoppen]
Island (IOTA NA-220), Greenland, as OX/DB5MH from 25-30 July 2014. This will
be a 280km solo DX-Pedition that will take him from Kangerlussuaq (also
known as Sondre Stromfjord) to Manitsoq (aka Sukkertoppen). Michael will
carry all of his equipment as well as food with him. There will be no chance
for him to resupply during the tour. All electricity for his HAM activity
will be provided by solar panels. Energy and weight constrained, he will be
operating about 1-2 hours per day QRP-QRV using an FT817 and a very simple
vertical ground plane. Michael will primarily be active on 20m at 2000-2400
UTC. Watch cluster. This is a charity DXpedition - full details can be found
at: www.alleindurchgrönland.de/wdp/?page_id=48 . Updates also on twitter
(twitter.com/durchgroenland) and Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/alleindurchgroenland [DX-World]
26/07/2014: Dom, M1KTA, will be active for the RSGB IOTA Contest (26-27
July) as SM7/M1KTA/p from Garpen Island (EU-037, WW Loc. JO86BJ), Kalmar
county [Kalmar Lan], Sweden. Dom says that he "should be up and running both
before and after the contest". This will be a QRP station, KX3 with vertical
dipole 20-10m, 40m GP and 80m dipole. SSB and CW. Dom will also be
activating the Stora Garpen lighthouse (ARLHS SWE-145, Admiralty C7416)
located on the island. QSL direct or bureau to M1KTA and LoTW. Website:
m1kta-qrp.blogspot.com/ [rsgbiota.org]
29/07/2014: Operators Mars JA3FVJ, Ikuo JA3TJA, Ichiro JA3QWN, Masa JF3PLF
and Taka JH3FUK and possibly others plan a DX-Vacation to Christmas Island
(VK9X, OC-002, WW Loc. OH29LN) and Cocos-Keeling Island (VK9C, OC-003, WW
Loc. NH87JT) sometime between late July and early August 2014. Tentative
schedule: VK9EC (Cocos Keeling) between 29th July and 2nd August; and VK9EX
(Christmas Island) between 2-8 August. QRV holiday style on 160-6 metre CW,
SSB, FM, RTTY and PSK31. QSL by the bureau "via JF3PLF", direct to JF3PLF
with SAE + IRC/2GS, ClubLog OQRS and LoTW. Further information and updates
can be found on their website at: vk9.nobody.jp/ [JF3PLF]
14/08/2014: Tony, VK3VTH, will be active as VK3VTH/7 from King Island (IOTA
OC-233) and the Currie Harbour lighthouse (ILLW AU-0016, ARLHS AUS-063,
Admiralty K2189, WLOTA 0860), including participation in the International
Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (16-17th August, illw.net/). Activity will be
holiday style on 40 and 20 metre SSB only. QSL direct or Bureau to VK3VTH.
[rsgbiota.org]
30/08/2014: Operators Karl-Heinrich DC5WW, Max DF2MX, Robert DK2RO, Anton
DL8AW and Thilo DL9NBJ will be active as 5Q7Y from the island of Jegindoe
(EU-171, DIA NJ-006) from 30th August to 7th September 2014. QSL via Club
Log OQRS; Bureau and direct via DL8AW. [rsgbiota.org]
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]
01/12/2014: Haru, JA1XGI, will be active from Niue Island (OC-040, WLOTA
2139) as E6XG between 1-6 December 2014. Focus will be on Europe and the low
bands. QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. [DX-World]
12/12/2014: Harald, DF2WO, will again be active holiday-style from Praia,
on the southern coast of Santiago Island (AF-005) in the Sotavento Islands
group, Cape Verde Islands, as D44TWO between 12th December 2014 and 8th
January 2015. QRV on HF bands, CW and SSB. QSL via M0OXO. Activity follows
his operation as XT2AW. [DX-World]
10/01/2015: Japanese ops Tatsuo JA3ARJ, Masumi JA3AVO, Shozo JA3HJI, Jusei
JA3IVU, Kunio JH3LSS, Hiroko JH3PBL and Shimatake JI3DNN plan to be active
from Easter Island (SA-001, DICE ICE-001, WLOTA 0319, WWFF CEFF-027, Grid
Loc. DG52) as CE0Y/homecall from 10-16 January 2015. QRV on 80-6 metre CW,
SSB and Digi-modes. QSL via operators' information. Website:
ja3avo.blog81.fc2.com/ [DX-World]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
30/05/2014: Members of the Dudley and District Amateur Radio Society
(M0RSD) will get on the air from their local zoo during the Zoos on the Air
Week (ZOTA) with the call GB0DZG. QRV from 30th May to 1st June 2014. Part
of the Zoo of Dudley is an 11th century castle. QSL via M0RSD, LoTW and
eQSL. Website: www.dadars.co.uk/ [DX Newsletter]
30/05/2014: To commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the RNARS London
Group (GR2RN) is currently active from the HMS Belfast as GB70DDAY until
30th June 2014. QSL via G0TOC direct or Bureau. [DX Newsletter]
31/05/2014: Special event callsign F/PA70DDAY will be activated by members
of the Apeldoorn DX and Contest Club (ADXCC) from the Netherlands. QRV from
31 May to 9 June 2014 from Juno Beach.. Soldiers who landed there later
liberated Apeldoorn. QRV on 80, 40, and 20m in SSB with 100W and dipole
antennas. QSL via the Bureau. [DX Newsletter]
01/06/2014: * I.S.W.L. CLUB CALLSIGNS *
The ISWL Club Callsigns in use throughout the month of June 2014 are:
GX4BJC /A - Operated from Eastbourne, in East Sussex, by Peter G0NQZ. (/A
WAB Square = TQ50 - England, IOTA = EU-005, WLOTA = LH-1841).
MX1SWL /A - Operated from Walton on the Naze, in Essex, by Herbie G6XOU. (/A
WAB Square = TM22 - England, IOTA = EU-005, WLOTA = LH-1841). Herbie will
also operate as MX1SWL /P throughout the month. If required, he will give
his current WAB Square during the QSO.
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]
01/06/2014: Jose, HP2AT, will be active with the special callsign 3E100PC
from Panama between 1st June and 31st August 2014. Activity is to celebrate
the 100th anniversary of the Panama Canal. Operations will be on the HF
bands. QSL via HP2AT direct. All QSOs will be confirmed via LoTW. [OPDX
Bulletin]
01/06/2014: Special event station 8J1INUBO will be active on all bands and
modes between 1st June and 31st December 2014 to celebrate the 140th
anniversary of the Inubosaki Lighthouse (November 15, 1874). The lighthouse
(WLOTA 2376) is located on Cape Inubo, in the city of Choshi (JCC 1202),
Kanto region, Chiba Prefecture, island of Honshu (AS-007), Japan. QSL via
the Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
01/06/2014: To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Gamagori City (JCC 2015),
special event station 8J2GAMA will be active on all bands and modes from 1st
June to 30th November 2014. Gamagori-city is located in Chubu (Tokai)
Region, southeastern Aichi Prefecture, island of Honshu (AS-007 WLOTA 2376),
Japan. Parts of the city is within the borders of the Mikawa Wan
Quasi-National Park (WWFF JAFF-061). QSL via the JARL Bureu is preferred.
[JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
01/06/2014: Special event station 8N6NTO will be active on all bands and
modes between 1st June and 31st July 2014 to celebrate the 10th anniversary
of the National Theatre Okinawa. The National Theatre Okinawa was opened in
Urasoe City (JCC 4709), Okinawa, in January 2004 with the purposes of
serving as the point of exchange for promoting tradition and culture in the
Asia-Pacific region by utilizing the topographical and historical features
of Okinawa, while at the same time striving for the preservation and
promotion of Okinawa's traditional performing arts, including a nationally
important intangible cultural asset, "Kumiodori". Located in Kyushu (Ryukyu)
Region, Okinawa Prefecture, island of Okinawa (AS-017, WLOTA 0275), Japan.
QSL via the Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
01/06/2014: Twenty-seven special stations (one for each Brazilian State
plus the Federal District) with ZX14 and ZY14 prefixes will be active from 1
June to 30 July to celebrate the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in
Brazil from 12 June to 13 July: ZX14AM, ZX14BA, ZX14CE, ZX14DF, ZX14MG,
ZX14MT, ZX14PE, ZX14PR, ZX14RJ, ZX14RN, ZX14RS, ZX14SP, ZY14AC, ZY14AL,
ZY14AP, ZY14ES, ZY14GO, ZY14MA, ZY14MS, ZY14PA, ZY14PB, ZY14PI, ZY14RO,
ZY14RR, ZY14SC, ZY14SE, ZY14TO. All of the QSOs will be confirmed
automatically via the bureau; direct cards via PT2AA (LABRE, Caixa Postal 4,
Brasilia - DF, 70351-970, Brazil). Information on the award "Brazil Land of
Football", sponsored by the Liga de Amadores Brasileiros de Radio Emissao
(LABRE, Brazil's IARU society), can be found at: www.labre.org.br/ [425 DX
News]
02/06/2014: Once again (for the 63rd year) the Association des
Radioamateurs de la Sarthe will operate a special event station for the 24
Hours of Le Mans. Look for TM24H on 2-16 June 2014, with activity on 80-6
metre SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK. QSL via F6KFI. [425 DX News]
03/06/2014: Look for special event station TM70BBC to be active between
3-13 June 2014. The special callsign is to commemorate the 70th anniversary
of the landing of allies forces in Normandy. See QRZ.com for more details
and QSL info. QSL Manager is F5UOW. [OPDX Bulletin]
03/06/2014: Commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day, a large group of
operators will be active as TM70UTAH from Utah Beach (WW Loc. IN99JK),
Normandy, France, on 2-12 June, 2014. Look for activity on CW, SSB and
digital modes from 80m to 10 GHz (WW Loc. IN99JK). QSL via F5RJM, direct ot
bureau, and LoTW. Logsearch on Club Log. [425 DX News]
04/06/2014: The South Flanders DX Activity Group will activate the special
event callsign F/ON6JUN/p on all major HF bands, using SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK
from 4-8th June 2014. Activity is to commemorate the 70th anniversary D-Day
Normandy. Operators: Xavier ON4ALY, Fernand ON6UF, Hugo ON4AAA, Hans ON3HBB,
Patrick ON3PVW, Willy ON4LBV and Jos ON5SD. They will start their operation
on June 4th (go at 20:00 UTC) till the 8th (stop at 15:00 UTC). QTH locator
will be IN99UF, located in Deptement 14. Special frequencies 7.097, 3.660,
and 14.253 MHz to work the QRP stations. QSL via ON5SD QSL manager for
F/ON6JUN/p. Further information can be found on their website at
www.qsl.net/on6jun/ [ON5SD]
04/06/2014: Between 4-10th of June 2014 look for the following stations to
be active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/4 will be operated by
the Alabama Contest Group K4TD, located in Harvest, Madison County, State of
Alabama. W1AW/5 will be operated by the Louisiana Contest Club K5ER, located
in Monroe, Ouachita County, State of Louisiana. QSLs preferred via LoTW.
[ARRL]
05/06/2014: To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Goryokaku Castle (star
fort) special event station 8J8150G will be active on all bands and modes
from 5-25th June 2014. Goryokaku Castle is located in the city of Hakodate
(JCC 0104), Hokkaido Prefecture, Oshima Subprefecture, on the island of
Hokkaido, (AS-078, WLOTA 2967), Japan. It was the main fortress of the
short-lived Republic of Ezo. QSL via the JARL Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
05/06/2014: Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in
Normandy, a team from the Radio Club de Vernon will be active as TM70BMC
(QSL via F5IL) on 5-8th June 2014 from the historical site on Mont Canisy.
Another special callsign will be TM70JUN (QSL via F4GAJ), to be used from
the French Department of Calvados on 6-20th June. [425 DX News]
05/06/2014: Members of the Loos DX Gang will be active using the special
callsign TM70DD (D Day) between 5-19th June 2014 to commemorate the 70th
anniversary of the allied landing in France. QSL via F5JYD, by the French
REF Bureau (Only this Bureau will be used - REF-Union Service QSL, BP 77429,
37074 Tours Cedex 2, France) or direct with SASE/SAE + sufficient postage
(Bruno Filippi F5JYD, 20 Rue de Bergeres, Vouzy 51130, France). [OPDX
Bulletin]
06/06/2014: Special event station W9D will be active on 6-8th June 2014 to
commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day. On 7th June operations will take
place from the grounds of the First Division War Museum at Cantigny Park
(Wheaton, IL). The 1st Infantry Division led the landing on Omaha Beach in
Normandy on 6th June 1944. QSL direct to W9DUP (DuPage Amateur Radio Club,
P.O. Box 71, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514, USA). [425 DX News]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at:
www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
30/05-01/06 9M2MI: Pulau Undan WLOTA:3792 QSL 9M2YOT (d)
01/06-31/12 8J1INUBO: Honshu WLOTA:2376 QSL JARL Buro
01/06-30/11 8J2GAMA: Honshu WLOTA:2376 QSL JARL Buro
01/06-31/07 8N6NTO: Okinawa Shima WLOTA:0275 QSL JARL Buro
01/06-06/06 EA6/MM0GOR: Isla de Ibiza WLOTA:0958 QSL H/c (B)
01/06-30/06 GX4BJC/A: England (main island) WLOTA:1841 QSL G6XOU (d/B)
01/06-30/06 MX1SWL/A: England (main island) WLOTA:1841 QSL G6XOU (d/B)
01/06-30/06 MX1SWL/P: England (main island) WLOTA:1841 QSL G6XOU (d/B)
02/06-07/06 OJ0W: Market Reef WLOL:MAR-001 WLOTA:0542 QSL OH3WS (d/B)
04/06-06/06 AF1Y/KH0: Saipan Island WLOTA:1333 QSL H/c DU1/JH0CKF (B)
05/06-25/06 8J8150G: Hokkaido (main island) WLOTA:2967 QSL JARL Buro
05/06-18/06 J6/G0VJG: Sta. Lucia Island WLOTA:1336 QSL H/c (d)
6 METRES & UP -
30/05-01/06 JF3ELH/6: Amami-O Isl AS-023 Grid:PL48 6m CW/SSB QSL H/c
(QRZ.com)
30/05-01/06 TM1INT: Banc d'Arguin EU-159 Grid:IN94 6m CW/SSB QSL F5CWU
(d/B)
30/05-05/06 V63DX: Pohnpei OC-010 Grid:QJ96CX 6m all mode QSL JA7HMZ (d)
31/05 Feld-Hell WAAAEO Sprint 6m class 0000z-2400z
02/06-12/06 TM70UTAH: Utah Beach (Normandy) Grid:IN99 6m-10GHz QSL F5RJM
(d/B)
03/06 LY 144 MHz Activity Contest Open/CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
03/06 NRAU 144 MHz Activity Contest Open/SO/MO 1800z-2200z
03/06 SPAC 144 MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
03/06 RSGB 144 MHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
04/06 MOON Contest 144 MHz CW/Digital/FM/SSB 1800z-2000z
Contest Calendar:
www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_may.html
www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_jun.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 operations are approved for DXCC credit:
ZA/IZ4JMA - Albania
2013 and 2014 Operations
XW7T - Laos
2014 Operation
If you have one or both of these rejected in a recent submission please send
an e-mail to bmoore@arrl.org to be placed on the list to have your record
updated.
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
Hello All,
I just mailed a box of DXpedition cards to the ARRL Outgoing QSL Bureau.
As of today, I am up to date w/ bureau requests for: H44AJ, PW6C, K9AJ/VY0,
V63J, T32AJ, H79W/YN4, etc QSL cards.
73 Mike, K9AJ
QSLs via Bureau: 4S7QHG, 5T5BV, 9K2DJ, 9K2HN, 9K2USA, 9M2/JE1SCJ, 9M2TO,
9M4SEA, 9M6LSC, 9Y4W, A31KJ, A31MA, A31VE, A65CJ, AB0IH/KH2, AC2CX/KH2,
AH7C, DU7DRU, DV1/JO7KMB, EA3DYB, EA7KZ, EG6SDC, FM/K9NW, GQ4XEX, HB0WR,
JD1BLY, JD1BMH, JG8NQJ/JD1, KB3CTX, KH2/JQ1BVI, KH0K, KH0N, KP2/JF1BVG,
K1HP/KP2, NJ1F, OH4LRD, PJ5J, RA3LBW, RD0L, SV2FLQ, TF9/DJ6OZ, V63XG,
VA3OBR, VE7JH, VK9CS, W1AW/6, W1MA, XV9NPS, YU1ED and ZL2AGY.
QSLs via Direct: 9X0NH (G3RWF), EA9/DL2RNS (H/c) JD1YBT (JP1IOF OQRS),
OD5NJ/P [AS-108] (OQRS), PJ5/K3TRM (H/c), V73NS (W3HNK) and XZ1J (JH1AJT
OQRS).
QSLs via LoTW: 3D2MJ, 5H2DK, 5T5BV, EA1SA, FT5ZM, GM4WZL, HG7T, JR0EQQ,
JR1EMO, PR7ZAJ, T30AQ, UN1L, V25M, V44KAI, V73NS, XW1YC and XZ1J.
BITS & PIECES -
DL, GERMANY -
Markus, DJ4EL, plans activity as homecall/p from Fehmarn Island (EU-128,
DID/GIA O-01, WLOTA 0637, WW Loc. JO54NK) between 29th May and 2nd June
2014. He will also activate Warder Island (EU-128, DID/GIA O-32, WW Loc.
JO54NK) between 30th May and 1st June. QRV on the HF bands, CW and SSB. QSL
via home call, direct or Bureau and LoTW. [rsgbiota.org]
F, FRANCE -
Sophie, F4DHQ, calls attention to the award Diplome des YL de France 2014
(1 June - 31 December 2014).
http://www.ref-union.net/yls/en/french-yl-diploma-2014 [DX Newsletter]
HZ, SAUDI ARABIA -
Princess Laila, OE1LZA, has now been assigned her deceased father's call
HZ1HZ. [DX Newsletter]
============================================
73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
I.C.P.O. Bulletin (23 - 30 May 2014)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
============================================
22/05/2014: Pedro, YV4OW/5, will be active from the island of Testigo
Grande (SA-059, WLOTA 0771), Archipelago Los Testigos, Venezuela, between
22-25 May 2014. QRV on 80-6m, low power SSB. QSL via AD5VK, only by direct
mail ((Edgar M Lecuna, 725 Blume Rd Trlr 52, Rosenberg, Texas 77471-4046,
USA)). NO BURO. [DX-World]
23/05/2014: Look for Emir 9A6AA/p from Special ornithological reserve "Mali
bok-Koromacna" (WWFF 9AFF-057) (also: EU-136, Cres island), on 23 May, after
1200Z,on 40 and 20m, SSB... QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. Website:
web.hamradio.hr/9aff/activ_2014.htm [9A6AA]
23/05/2014: A group of Chinese hams will be active from the rare Yongxing
Dao (AS-143, WLOTA 4111, WW Loc. OK66eu), Xisha Islands (Woody Island,
Paracel Islands), South China Sea, Hainan Province, China, as B7CRA.
Activation is now planned for 23rd May 2014 for 5-7 days. The actual
operation period depends on the schedule of the ship. They will only receive
confirmation they can go some 10 hours beforehand. Therefore, this activity
is very last minute. Only one radio is allowed to be on the air 24 hours
around the clock due to the limit of ops by the local authority. Operators
include Terry BA7NQ, Che BA7CK, De BA7JA, Dick BD7YC, Lin BI7IOB and Vange
BA7IO. QSL via BA4EG. [MM/EA3NT]
23/05/2014: Nathaniel, W2NAF and Ethan, K8GU will be active from
Spitsbergen Island (EU-026, WLOTA 0125), Svalbard, as JW/W2NAF and JW/K8GU
between 23-30 May 2014. Activity also planned in the CQWW WPX CW Contest.
QSL via home calls and LoTW. [DX-World]
23/05/2014: Serge, UU5WW, will be active from Hamilton Parish, Bermuda
(NA-005, WLOTA 0201), as UU5WW/VP9 between 23-25 May 2014. QRV mostly CW +
entry in the CQWW WPX CW Contest. QSL via K2PF (OQRS on ClubLog). [DX-World]
24/05/2014: Andy M1LOL and Ray M1REK will be active as MM1REK/p from the
Isle of Muck (IOSA NH06, SCOTIA DI18), Inner Hebrides (EU-008) from 24-31
May 2014. They will be active on 80-10 metre SSB and Data modes. This years
trip has been sponsored by Richard G3CWI of Sotabeams
(www.sotabeams.co.uk/). QSL direct or via the bureau to M1REK. [ZL1AAO]
24/05/2014: Budi, YF1AR, plans activity from Siberut Island (IOTA OC-215,
WW Loc. NI99KC) and Tanjung Sigep lighthouse (ARLHS IDO-379, Admiralty
K0875.7) as YF1AR/5 between 24th May and 1st June 2014. QRV on 40-10m,
mainly SSB with some CW and Digital. QSL direct to N2OO, cba. [YF1AR]
25/05/2014: Operators Francis ON8AZ, Geert ON7USB, Patrick ON7PQ, Luc ON7KZ
and Tim ON5HC will be active as TM4U from Ile Saint-Nicolas, Glenan Islands
(IOTA EU-094, DIFM AT010, Grid Loc. IN87) between 25-30th May 2014. QRV on
160-6m using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via ON8AZ direct (Francis
Balcaen, Heulebosstraat 33, B-8501 Heule, Belgium) or by the bureau.
Website: www.eu094.be/ [NG3K]
28/05/2014: Masa, JA0RQV, plans to be active as A35JP/p from Hihifo
village, Niuatoputapu [aka Keppel] Island (OC-191) between 28 May and 3
June, 2014. QRV on 80-6 metre CW and SSB using a IC-7000 and vertical
antenna. Activity will be sporadic as Masa will have to rely on generator
and/or car battery for power. Note: in case of flight cancellation, Masa
will activate either Vava'u Island (OC-064) or Tongatapu Island (OC-049)
instead. QSL via home call, Bureau or direct (Masato Tamura, 2086-13
Daitakubo, Minami-ku, Saitama-City, 336-0015 Japan). Website:
blog.goo.ne.jp/rqv [DX-World]
28/05/2014: Klaus, DL7UXG and Ric, DL2VFR plan an IOTA/WFF tour taking in
the following: May 28-29 - EU-101 Bjorkon as OH6/DL7UXG and OH6/DL2VFR. May
29 - June 1 - EU-139 Seskaro as SD3G/2 (QSL via DL7UXG)\ and SD7V/2 (QSL via
DL2VFR). June 1-5 EU-141 Vardo as LA/DL7UXG and LA/DL2VFR incl. one day
first ever (?) activity LAFF-035 (Varangerhalfoya National Park). [DX-World]
29/05/2014: Look for Jaakko OG1J, Kari OH3BJL, Keijo OH3HPV, Ari OH3KAV and
Veikko OH3LB to be active as ES0/OI3V from the island of Hiiumaa (EU-034,
WLOTA 2017, WWFF ESFF-045), West Estonian archipelago, Hiiu County, Estonia,
between 29th May and 1st June. QRV on all bands and modes, propagation
permitting. QSL via Bureau or direct to OI3V. Website: qrz.com/db/OI3V
[rsgbiota.org]
29/05/2014: Operators Michael K5NOT, Douglas W5BL and Larry W5LJW will be
operating from Aruba (SA-036, WLOTA 0033, Grid Loc. FK42) in a suitcase
vacapedition between 29 May and 4 June 2014. The group callsign should be
P40DM. Aruba likes each person to have an Aruba-based call sign in addition
to the club call (no reciprical agreement) so you may also hear P40TX
(K5NOT), P40DL (W5BL) and P40LW (K5RAU) on the island. QRV on 20-6 metres,
with focus on 10m and 6m. QSL P40DM via the information on QRZ.com. QSL
other calls via the individual operators' home callsign. Website:
www.qrz.com/db/K5NOT/P40DM [rsgbiota.org]
29/05/2014: Operators Eddy ON6EF, Jan ON6VJ and Raf ON5RZ will be active as
PA/OT1S from Terschelling Island (EU-038, WLOTA 0943, Grid Loc. JO23), West
Frisian Islands, from 29-31 May 2014. Plans are to be QRV on 80-6m (incl.
WARC), SSB only. QSL via ON6EF, Bureau preferred. [rsgbiota.org]
30/05/2014: The members of Clube Radioamadores do Entroncamento - CR5CRE,
will be active on the 30th and 31st of May 2014 from Evoramonte Castel (WCA
CT-00047, DCFP C-047, DMHP EV-036 and DMP 0704), located in the Province of
Evora. They plan to work as special callsign CR5EM on all HF bands CW/SSB
and Digital modes. QSL via CS5CRE (see QRZ.com). [RN1CW]
30/05/2014: Sho, JA7HMZ, will again be active from the island of Pohnpei
(OC-010, WW Loc. QJ96CX), Federated States of Micronesia, as V63DX between
30th May and 5th June 2014. QRV on 80-6 metres, all modes. QSL via home
call, direct only (Shoji Igawa, 17 Shirogane-Cho Yokobori, Yuzawa-City,
Akita, 019-0204, Japan). [DX-World]
LOOKING AHEAD -
07/07/2014: Alain, F5LMJ, will be active from Capesterre-Belle-Eau, island
of Guadeloupe (NA-102, DIFO FG-019, WLOTA 0644) as TO5MJ between 7-17th July
2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and Digi-modes. QSL via home call and LoTW.
[DX-World]
19/07/2014: Jose, HP2BWJ, will be active from Isla Grande (NA-202, WLOTA
2121), Colon Province, Panama, as H92G during the weekend of 19-20th July
19-20. QRV on 40-10 metres. QSL via HP2BWJ, direct only. NO IRC's please; as
they are not honoured locally. North, Central and South America destinations
US$2.00; Europe, Africa, Asia and PacificRim destinations US$3.00 per
request. [DX-World]
25/07/2014: Ronaldo, PS8RV, will be active from Ilha do Caju [Cashew
Island] (IOTA SA-072) as ZY8D between 25-27th July 2014, including an entry
in the RSGB IOTA Contest. Caju island is located on the northeast of the
Parnaíba river, Araioses country, Maranhao State, Brazil. QRV on 80-10 metre
CW and SSB. QSL via the information on QRZ.com under ZY8D. [DX-World]
10/08/2014: Giovanni, IZ2DPX will be active from Gingerbread Hill, St.
Peters Parish, island of Montserrat (NA-103, WLOTA 1475, WW Loc. FK86VS), as
VP2MPX between 10-28 August 2014. QRV on 160-6m, SSB. QSL via IK2DUW, direct
or Bureau. ClubLog OQRS will also be available. More info at:
iz2dpx.jimdo.com/dx-pedition/vp2mpx/ [DX-World]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
26/05/2014: Members of the Portuguese DX Group (http://gpdx.blogspot.com)
will be active as CS5DX to commemorate their 20th anniversary between 24th
May and 15th June 2014, including participation in the Portugal Day Contest.
QSL to CS5DX, direct or bureau. [425 DX News]
28/05/2014: Regensburg hosts the 99th German Katholikentag (Catholics Day)
from 28th May to 1st June, 2014. Special event station DL2014DKT operates in
this context from 1st April until 30th June, handing out the special DOK
DKTR. QSOs with the station also count towards the CONVENIAT award. QSLs
will be sent automatically via the bureau, uploads to LoTW, eQSL, ClubLog
and DCL. Website: www.darc.de/distrikte/u/13/sondercall-dl2014dkt/ and
www.qrz.com/db/DL2014DKT [DXNL]
28/05/2014: Between 27th of May and 3rd of June 2014 look for the following
stations to be active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/0 will be
operated by the Mid-MO ARC N0SS, located in Jefferson City, Cole County,
State of Missouri. W1AW/7 will be operated by Dwayne WY7FD, located in
Sundance, Crook County, State of Wyoming. QSLs preferred via LoTW. [ARRL]
U.S.A. Special Events can be found at: www.arrl.org/special-event-stations
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
23/05-28/05 B7CRA: Yongxing Dao WLOTA:4111 QSL BA4EG (d/B)
23/05-30/05 JW/K8GU: Spitsbergen Island WLOTA:0125 QSL H/c (d/B)
23/05-30/05 JW/W2NAF: Spitsbergen Island WLOTA:0125 QSL H/c (d/B)
23/05-25/05 UU5WW/VP9: Hamilton Island WLOTA:0201 QSL K2PF (d)
24/05-25/05 EF8U: Isla de Gan Canaria WLOTA:0969 QSL EA8URL (B)
24/05-25/05 IH9B: Isola di Pantelleria WLOTA:0041 QSL IV3NVN (d)
24/05-25/05 IY9A: Isola di Pantelleria WLOTA:0041 QSL IK2ILH (d/B)
24/05-25/05 MJ5Z: Jersey Island (main) WLOTA:0818 QSL LoTW/M0CFW (d)
24/05-25/05 NP2P: St. Croix Island WLOTA:2477 QSL LoTW
24/05-25/05 P3N: Cyprus Island WLOTA:0051 QSL RW3RN (d)
24/05-01/06 YF1AR/5: Tanjung Sigep WLOL:IDO-379 QSL N2OO (d)
21/05-28/05 PJ4J: Bonaire Island WLOTA:1279 QSL N2ZN (d)
29/05-01/06 ES0/OI3V: Hiiumaa Island WLOTA:2017 QSL H/c (d/B)
29/05-04/06 P40DL: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL W5BL (d)
29/05-04/06 P40DM: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL QRZ.com
29/05-04/06 P40LW: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL K5RAU (d)
29/05-04/06 P40TX: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL K5NOT (d)
29/05-31/05 PA/OT1S: Terschelling Island WLOTA:0943 QSL ON6EF (B)
6 METRES & UP -
23/05-25/05 070 Club Three Day Weekend (PSK31) 6m class 23 0000z-25 2400z
24/05 Memorial OK1WC Activity 6m-241GHz/CW/Phone 0800z-0959z
25/05 Contest Gargano 50 MHz CW/SSB/Fixed/Rover 0800z-1500z
25/05 Hamburg Contest CW/SSB 2m/70cm classes 1200z-1800z
25/05 RSGB 70MHz Cumulatives #3 SO/Fixed/Open 1400z-1600z
25/05-30/05 TM4U: Ile Saint-Nicolas EU-094 Grid:IN87 6m CW/SSB QSL ON8AZ
(d/B)
27/05 LY 2.4GHz & Up Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1700z-2059z
27/05 The 50MHz Open Cumulative SO/MO/LP/MP/HP 1700z-2100z
27/05 RSGB 50MHz UKAC SO/Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
29/05-04/06 P40DL: Aruba SA-036 Grid:FK42 6m CW/SSB QSL W5BL (d)
29/05-04/06 P40DM: Aruba SA-036 Grid:FK42 6m CW/SSB QSL QRZ.com
29/05-04/06 P40LW: Aruba SA-036 Grid:FK42 6m CW/SSB QSL K5RAU (d)
29/05-04/06 P40TX: Aruba SA-036 Grid:FK42 6m CW/SSB QSL K5NOT (d)
29/05-31/05 PA/OT1S: Terschelling Island EU-038 Grid:JO23 6m SSB QSL ON6EF
(B)
30/05-05/06 V63DX: Pohnpei OC-010 Grid:QJ96CX 6m all mode QSL JA7HMZ (d)
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_may.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:
VU4K - Andaman and Nicobar Island
2014 Operation
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
QSLs via Bureau: AO1AAW, AO1IMD, D64K, DQ25GRENZE, EA2OSA, EH200D, HG0HQ,
IF9/IZJMX, JA5AQC, JR8OXT, OE3CHA, OH2BAI, RU5D/1, TM114M (F5JYD), UR4LBL,
Z60WW and Z81D.
QSLs via Direct: 4J0SFR (QRZ.com), 4S7DFG (OQRS), 4S7FRG (OQRS), 4S7LXG
(OQRS), 7Z1SJ (EA7FTR), 9J2T (OQRS), J8/LY2IJ (OQRS), JD1YBT (OQRS),
OA4/N7CW (H/c OQRS), PJ5/K3TRM (OQRS), S9TF (IK5CRH), V85TL (QRZ.com),
VP2V/SP6CIK (OQRS), XZ1J (JH1AJT), YB3MM/8 [OC-219] (H/c), YB8XM/P [OC-076]
(H/c), YB8XM/P [OC-224] (H/c), YE3I (YB3EDD) and ZL7/OE2SNL (OQRS).
QSLs via LoTW: HC2AO and XT26DJ.
BITS & PIECES -
9A, CROATIA -
Look for Emir 9A6AA/p from Special ornithological reserve "Mali
bok-Koromacna" (WWFF 9AFF-057) (also: EU-136, Cres island), on 23 May, after
1200Z,on 40 and 20m, SSB... QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. Website:
web.hamradio.hr/9aff/activ_2014.htm [9A6AA]
CE9, ANTARCTICA -
Jorge, CE3OJZ, will soon be active from Base Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Martin
[Air Force] (WAP CHL-10, WWFF CEFF-045, WW Loc. GC07MT), King George Island
(WLOTA 0313), South Shetland Islands (IOTA AN-010) as CE9OJZ. QRV on the HF
bands, propagation allowing. Direct QSL card via XQ7UP. Log will be uploaded
to LoTW. [DX-World]
IOTA DXPEDITION TO TALAUD ISLANDS, OC-209 -
In honour of the 50th IOTA anniversary, IIHG (Indonesian Islands Hunter
Group) is sponsoring an expedition to several islands in the OC-209 group.
YB8RW/P will lead a group of operators from several islands in Talaud Group
OC209 as follows:
24-27 May Kabaruan Island (NEW Activation for Nusantara Indonesian Islands
Award)
27-28 May Salibabu Island
28-30 May Saraa Besar and Saraa Kecil (10 minutes by boat ride to one
another, so there will be two teams, please listen for location)
Operators include: YB8RW/P veteran of the OC-209, 210 islands; YB8UTI/P
resident of Karakelong Island; YB8SOC/P resident of Salibabu island.
Newcomers: YC8SFS/P, YD8TWW/P and YD8UNH/P.
QSL for this operation via YB3MM. [DX-World]
KH9, WAKE ISLAND -
Lisa, KJ6GHN (ex V73/KJ6GHN), is now based on Wake Island (OC-053, WLOTA
2293), as of 15 May 2014, for the next 2-3 years. As time permits she will
be active on HF bands, SSB and Digi-modes as KH9/KJ6GHN. QSL via home call
and LoTW. [DX-World]
PZ, SURINAME -
World traveller Vlad, UA4WHX, is QRV as of 16th May from Totness (WW Loc.
GJ15UV), Coronie district, Suriname, as PZ5VB. As always, length of stay is
unknown. QRV 80-10 metre CW, RTTY and SSB. QSL via home call (see QRZ.com).
[DX Summit]
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** CQWW WPX CW Contest **
The following stations have announced their participation in the CQWW WPX
CW Contest Contest (24-25 May, 2014):
CQZ
03 VB7X BC, Canada TBD QSL VA7DZ (d)/LoTW
07 W1UE/HR9 Honduras M/S QSL H/c (d)
07 YN2GY Nicaragua SOABLP QSL K9GY (d)/LoTW
07 YS1YS El Salvador (Op JA6WFM) SOSB(20m)LP QSL YS1GMV (d)
08 NP2P Virgin Islands SOAB QSL LoTW
08 NQ4I USA M/M QSL LoTW
08 UU5WW/VP9 Bermuda TBD QSL K2PF (d)/ClubLog OQRS
08 WP3C Puerto Rico SOABLP QSL W3HNK (d)/LoTW
09 P40A Aruba SOAB QSL WD9DZV (d)/LoTW
09 P44W Aruba SOABLP QSL N2MM (d)/LoTW
09 P49Y Aruba SOAB QSL to AE6Y or LoTW
09 PJ4J Bonaire M/S QSL N2ZN (d)/LoTW
10 HC2AO Ecuador SOSB(160m)HP QSL LoTW
13 CV3D Uruguay M/S QSL CX2ABC (d)/LoTW
14 CS2W Portugal M/S QSL HB9CRV (d)/LoTW
14 EH2OLA Spain M/S QSL EA2URD (d/B)/LoTW
14 LX7I Luxembourg M/2 QSL LX2A (d/B)
14 MJ5Z Jersey SOABLP QSL M0CFW (d)/LoTW
14 TM1A France (Provins ARC) M/S or M/2 QSL F6KOP (B)/LoTW
15 IY1GMS Italy M/2 QSL IK1SPR (d)/LoTW
15 LY4A Lithuania M/2 QSL LY4A (d)/LoTW
15 OG0A Aland SOSB(10m)HP QSL OH2BH
15 OG9X Finland M/? QSL LoTW
20 4Z4DX Israel SOAB QSL
20 P3N Cyprus M/S QSL RW3RN (d)/LoTW
20 SW8WW Greece SO/MB QSL HA0HW (d)/LoTW
20 TC3D Turkey SOABLP QSL TA3D (d)/LoTW
21 4K6FO Azerbaijan SOABLP QSL LoTW
24 BD1IIJ China SOSB(15m) QSL QRZ.com/LoTW
26 XW0YJY Laos SOAB QSL OQRS/LoTW
26 XW1YC Laos SOAB QSL W5UE (d)/LoTW
26 XW7T Laos SOAB QSL PE7T (d)/LoTW
28 YE1K Indonesia M/M QSL ye1zat.wordpress.com/
32 ZL3X New Zealand M/2 QSL ZL3PAH (d/B)
33 EF8U Canary Islands SOABHP QSL EA8URL (d/B)/LoTW
35 9G5ZZ Ghana SO QSL DL1CW (d)
37 7QNL Malawi SO QSL PA1AW (d)
(d) = Direct; (B) = Bureau; (d/B) = Direct or Bureau.
Be sure to check Bill's (NG3K) website for updated CQWW WPX CW Contest
information at: ng3k.com/Misc/wpxc2014.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/
Join the VEFF (Flora & Fauna) Forum at: groups.yahoo.com/group/VEFF/
Subscribe to ICPO Mailing List: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/icpo
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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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"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
============================================
22/05/2014: Pedro, YV4OW/5, will be active from the island of Testigo
Grande (SA-059, WLOTA 0771), Archipelago Los Testigos, Venezuela, between
22-25 May 2014. QRV on 80-6m, low power SSB. QSL via AD5VK, only by direct
mail ((Edgar M Lecuna, 725 Blume Rd Trlr 52, Rosenberg, Texas 77471-4046,
USA)). NO BURO. [DX-World]
23/05/2014: Look for Emir 9A6AA/p from Special ornithological reserve "Mali
bok-Koromacna" (WWFF 9AFF-057) (also: EU-136, Cres island), on 23 May, after
1200Z,on 40 and 20m, SSB... QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. Website:
web.hamradio.hr/9aff/activ_2014.htm [9A6AA]
23/05/2014: A group of Chinese hams will be active from the rare Yongxing
Dao (AS-143, WLOTA 4111, WW Loc. OK66eu), Xisha Islands (Woody Island,
Paracel Islands), South China Sea, Hainan Province, China, as B7CRA.
Activation is now planned for 23rd May 2014 for 5-7 days. The actual
operation period depends on the schedule of the ship. They will only receive
confirmation they can go some 10 hours beforehand. Therefore, this activity
is very last minute. Only one radio is allowed to be on the air 24 hours
around the clock due to the limit of ops by the local authority. Operators
include Terry BA7NQ, Che BA7CK, De BA7JA, Dick BD7YC, Lin BI7IOB and Vange
BA7IO. QSL via BA4EG. [MM/EA3NT]
23/05/2014: Nathaniel, W2NAF and Ethan, K8GU will be active from
Spitsbergen Island (EU-026, WLOTA 0125), Svalbard, as JW/W2NAF and JW/K8GU
between 23-30 May 2014. Activity also planned in the CQWW WPX CW Contest.
QSL via home calls and LoTW. [DX-World]
23/05/2014: Serge, UU5WW, will be active from Hamilton Parish, Bermuda
(NA-005, WLOTA 0201), as UU5WW/VP9 between 23-25 May 2014. QRV mostly CW +
entry in the CQWW WPX CW Contest. QSL via K2PF (OQRS on ClubLog). [DX-World]
24/05/2014: Andy M1LOL and Ray M1REK will be active as MM1REK/p from the
Isle of Muck (IOSA NH06, SCOTIA DI18), Inner Hebrides (EU-008) from 24-31
May 2014. They will be active on 80-10 metre SSB and Data modes. This years
trip has been sponsored by Richard G3CWI of Sotabeams
(www.sotabeams.co.uk/). QSL direct or via the bureau to M1REK. [ZL1AAO]
24/05/2014: Budi, YF1AR, plans activity from Siberut Island (IOTA OC-215,
WW Loc. NI99KC) and Tanjung Sigep lighthouse (ARLHS IDO-379, Admiralty
K0875.7) as YF1AR/5 between 24th May and 1st June 2014. QRV on 40-10m,
mainly SSB with some CW and Digital. QSL direct to N2OO, cba. [YF1AR]
25/05/2014: Operators Francis ON8AZ, Geert ON7USB, Patrick ON7PQ, Luc ON7KZ
and Tim ON5HC will be active as TM4U from Ile Saint-Nicolas, Glenan Islands
(IOTA EU-094, DIFM AT010, Grid Loc. IN87) between 25-30th May 2014. QRV on
160-6m using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via ON8AZ direct (Francis
Balcaen, Heulebosstraat 33, B-8501 Heule, Belgium) or by the bureau.
Website: www.eu094.be/ [NG3K]
28/05/2014: Masa, JA0RQV, plans to be active as A35JP/p from Hihifo
village, Niuatoputapu [aka Keppel] Island (OC-191) between 28 May and 3
June, 2014. QRV on 80-6 metre CW and SSB using a IC-7000 and vertical
antenna. Activity will be sporadic as Masa will have to rely on generator
and/or car battery for power. Note: in case of flight cancellation, Masa
will activate either Vava'u Island (OC-064) or Tongatapu Island (OC-049)
instead. QSL via home call, Bureau or direct (Masato Tamura, 2086-13
Daitakubo, Minami-ku, Saitama-City, 336-0015 Japan). Website:
blog.goo.ne.jp/rqv [DX-World]
28/05/2014: Klaus, DL7UXG and Ric, DL2VFR plan an IOTA/WFF tour taking in
the following: May 28-29 - EU-101 Bjorkon as OH6/DL7UXG and OH6/DL2VFR. May
29 - June 1 - EU-139 Seskaro as SD3G/2 (QSL via DL7UXG)\ and SD7V/2 (QSL via
DL2VFR). June 1-5 EU-141 Vardo as LA/DL7UXG and LA/DL2VFR incl. one day
first ever (?) activity LAFF-035 (Varangerhalfoya National Park). [DX-World]
29/05/2014: Look for Jaakko OG1J, Kari OH3BJL, Keijo OH3HPV, Ari OH3KAV and
Veikko OH3LB to be active as ES0/OI3V from the island of Hiiumaa (EU-034,
WLOTA 2017, WWFF ESFF-045), West Estonian archipelago, Hiiu County, Estonia,
between 29th May and 1st June. QRV on all bands and modes, propagation
permitting. QSL via Bureau or direct to OI3V. Website: qrz.com/db/OI3V
[rsgbiota.org]
29/05/2014: Operators Michael K5NOT, Douglas W5BL and Larry W5LJW will be
operating from Aruba (SA-036, WLOTA 0033, Grid Loc. FK42) in a suitcase
vacapedition between 29 May and 4 June 2014. The group callsign should be
P40DM. Aruba likes each person to have an Aruba-based call sign in addition
to the club call (no reciprical agreement) so you may also hear P40TX
(K5NOT), P40DL (W5BL) and P40LW (K5RAU) on the island. QRV on 20-6 metres,
with focus on 10m and 6m. QSL P40DM via the information on QRZ.com. QSL
other calls via the individual operators' home callsign. Website:
www.qrz.com/db/K5NOT/P40DM [rsgbiota.org]
29/05/2014: Operators Eddy ON6EF, Jan ON6VJ and Raf ON5RZ will be active as
PA/OT1S from Terschelling Island (EU-038, WLOTA 0943, Grid Loc. JO23), West
Frisian Islands, from 29-31 May 2014. Plans are to be QRV on 80-6m (incl.
WARC), SSB only. QSL via ON6EF, Bureau preferred. [rsgbiota.org]
30/05/2014: The members of Clube Radioamadores do Entroncamento - CR5CRE,
will be active on the 30th and 31st of May 2014 from Evoramonte Castel (WCA
CT-00047, DCFP C-047, DMHP EV-036 and DMP 0704), located in the Province of
Evora. They plan to work as special callsign CR5EM on all HF bands CW/SSB
and Digital modes. QSL via CS5CRE (see QRZ.com). [RN1CW]
30/05/2014: Sho, JA7HMZ, will again be active from the island of Pohnpei
(OC-010, WW Loc. QJ96CX), Federated States of Micronesia, as V63DX between
30th May and 5th June 2014. QRV on 80-6 metres, all modes. QSL via home
call, direct only (Shoji Igawa, 17 Shirogane-Cho Yokobori, Yuzawa-City,
Akita, 019-0204, Japan). [DX-World]
LOOKING AHEAD -
07/07/2014: Alain, F5LMJ, will be active from Capesterre-Belle-Eau, island
of Guadeloupe (NA-102, DIFO FG-019, WLOTA 0644) as TO5MJ between 7-17th July
2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and Digi-modes. QSL via home call and LoTW.
[DX-World]
19/07/2014: Jose, HP2BWJ, will be active from Isla Grande (NA-202, WLOTA
2121), Colon Province, Panama, as H92G during the weekend of 19-20th July
19-20. QRV on 40-10 metres. QSL via HP2BWJ, direct only. NO IRC's please; as
they are not honoured locally. North, Central and South America destinations
US$2.00; Europe, Africa, Asia and PacificRim destinations US$3.00 per
request. [DX-World]
25/07/2014: Ronaldo, PS8RV, will be active from Ilha do Caju [Cashew
Island] (IOTA SA-072) as ZY8D between 25-27th July 2014, including an entry
in the RSGB IOTA Contest. Caju island is located on the northeast of the
Parnaíba river, Araioses country, Maranhao State, Brazil. QRV on 80-10 metre
CW and SSB. QSL via the information on QRZ.com under ZY8D. [DX-World]
10/08/2014: Giovanni, IZ2DPX will be active from Gingerbread Hill, St.
Peters Parish, island of Montserrat (NA-103, WLOTA 1475, WW Loc. FK86VS), as
VP2MPX between 10-28 August 2014. QRV on 160-6m, SSB. QSL via IK2DUW, direct
or Bureau. ClubLog OQRS will also be available. More info at:
iz2dpx.jimdo.com/dx-pedition/vp2mpx/ [DX-World]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
26/05/2014: Members of the Portuguese DX Group (http://gpdx.blogspot.com)
will be active as CS5DX to commemorate their 20th anniversary between 24th
May and 15th June 2014, including participation in the Portugal Day Contest.
QSL to CS5DX, direct or bureau. [425 DX News]
28/05/2014: Regensburg hosts the 99th German Katholikentag (Catholics Day)
from 28th May to 1st June, 2014. Special event station DL2014DKT operates in
this context from 1st April until 30th June, handing out the special DOK
DKTR. QSOs with the station also count towards the CONVENIAT award. QSLs
will be sent automatically via the bureau, uploads to LoTW, eQSL, ClubLog
and DCL. Website: www.darc.de/distrikte/u/13/sondercall-dl2014dkt/ and
www.qrz.com/db/DL2014DKT [DXNL]
28/05/2014: Between 27th of May and 3rd of June 2014 look for the following
stations to be active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/0 will be
operated by the Mid-MO ARC N0SS, located in Jefferson City, Cole County,
State of Missouri. W1AW/7 will be operated by Dwayne WY7FD, located in
Sundance, Crook County, State of Wyoming. QSLs preferred via LoTW. [ARRL]
U.S.A. Special Events can be found at: www.arrl.org/special-event-stations
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
23/05-28/05 B7CRA: Yongxing Dao WLOTA:4111 QSL BA4EG (d/B)
23/05-30/05 JW/K8GU: Spitsbergen Island WLOTA:0125 QSL H/c (d/B)
23/05-30/05 JW/W2NAF: Spitsbergen Island WLOTA:0125 QSL H/c (d/B)
23/05-25/05 UU5WW/VP9: Hamilton Island WLOTA:0201 QSL K2PF (d)
24/05-25/05 EF8U: Isla de Gan Canaria WLOTA:0969 QSL EA8URL (B)
24/05-25/05 IH9B: Isola di Pantelleria WLOTA:0041 QSL IV3NVN (d)
24/05-25/05 IY9A: Isola di Pantelleria WLOTA:0041 QSL IK2ILH (d/B)
24/05-25/05 MJ5Z: Jersey Island (main) WLOTA:0818 QSL LoTW/M0CFW (d)
24/05-25/05 NP2P: St. Croix Island WLOTA:2477 QSL LoTW
24/05-25/05 P3N: Cyprus Island WLOTA:0051 QSL RW3RN (d)
24/05-01/06 YF1AR/5: Tanjung Sigep WLOL:IDO-379 QSL N2OO (d)
21/05-28/05 PJ4J: Bonaire Island WLOTA:1279 QSL N2ZN (d)
29/05-01/06 ES0/OI3V: Hiiumaa Island WLOTA:2017 QSL H/c (d/B)
29/05-04/06 P40DL: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL W5BL (d)
29/05-04/06 P40DM: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL QRZ.com
29/05-04/06 P40LW: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL K5RAU (d)
29/05-04/06 P40TX: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL K5NOT (d)
29/05-31/05 PA/OT1S: Terschelling Island WLOTA:0943 QSL ON6EF (B)
6 METRES & UP -
23/05-25/05 070 Club Three Day Weekend (PSK31) 6m class 23 0000z-25 2400z
24/05 Memorial OK1WC Activity 6m-241GHz/CW/Phone 0800z-0959z
25/05 Contest Gargano 50 MHz CW/SSB/Fixed/Rover 0800z-1500z
25/05 Hamburg Contest CW/SSB 2m/70cm classes 1200z-1800z
25/05 RSGB 70MHz Cumulatives #3 SO/Fixed/Open 1400z-1600z
25/05-30/05 TM4U: Ile Saint-Nicolas EU-094 Grid:IN87 6m CW/SSB QSL ON8AZ
(d/B)
27/05 LY 2.4GHz & Up Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1700z-2059z
27/05 The 50MHz Open Cumulative SO/MO/LP/MP/HP 1700z-2100z
27/05 RSGB 50MHz UKAC SO/Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
29/05-04/06 P40DL: Aruba SA-036 Grid:FK42 6m CW/SSB QSL W5BL (d)
29/05-04/06 P40DM: Aruba SA-036 Grid:FK42 6m CW/SSB QSL QRZ.com
29/05-04/06 P40LW: Aruba SA-036 Grid:FK42 6m CW/SSB QSL K5RAU (d)
29/05-04/06 P40TX: Aruba SA-036 Grid:FK42 6m CW/SSB QSL K5NOT (d)
29/05-31/05 PA/OT1S: Terschelling Island EU-038 Grid:JO23 6m SSB QSL ON6EF
(B)
30/05-05/06 V63DX: Pohnpei OC-010 Grid:QJ96CX 6m all mode QSL JA7HMZ (d)
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_may.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:
VU4K - Andaman and Nicobar Island
2014 Operation
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
QSLs via Bureau: AO1AAW, AO1IMD, D64K, DQ25GRENZE, EA2OSA, EH200D, HG0HQ,
IF9/IZJMX, JA5AQC, JR8OXT, OE3CHA, OH2BAI, RU5D/1, TM114M (F5JYD), UR4LBL,
Z60WW and Z81D.
QSLs via Direct: 4J0SFR (QRZ.com), 4S7DFG (OQRS), 4S7FRG (OQRS), 4S7LXG
(OQRS), 7Z1SJ (EA7FTR), 9J2T (OQRS), J8/LY2IJ (OQRS), JD1YBT (OQRS),
OA4/N7CW (H/c OQRS), PJ5/K3TRM (OQRS), S9TF (IK5CRH), V85TL (QRZ.com),
VP2V/SP6CIK (OQRS), XZ1J (JH1AJT), YB3MM/8 [OC-219] (H/c), YB8XM/P [OC-076]
(H/c), YB8XM/P [OC-224] (H/c), YE3I (YB3EDD) and ZL7/OE2SNL (OQRS).
QSLs via LoTW: HC2AO and XT26DJ.
BITS & PIECES -
9A, CROATIA -
Look for Emir 9A6AA/p from Special ornithological reserve "Mali
bok-Koromacna" (WWFF 9AFF-057) (also: EU-136, Cres island), on 23 May, after
1200Z,on 40 and 20m, SSB... QSL via home call, direct or Bureau. Website:
web.hamradio.hr/9aff/activ_2014.htm [9A6AA]
CE9, ANTARCTICA -
Jorge, CE3OJZ, will soon be active from Base Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Martin
[Air Force] (WAP CHL-10, WWFF CEFF-045, WW Loc. GC07MT), King George Island
(WLOTA 0313), South Shetland Islands (IOTA AN-010) as CE9OJZ. QRV on the HF
bands, propagation allowing. Direct QSL card via XQ7UP. Log will be uploaded
to LoTW. [DX-World]
IOTA DXPEDITION TO TALAUD ISLANDS, OC-209 -
In honour of the 50th IOTA anniversary, IIHG (Indonesian Islands Hunter
Group) is sponsoring an expedition to several islands in the OC-209 group.
YB8RW/P will lead a group of operators from several islands in Talaud Group
OC209 as follows:
24-27 May Kabaruan Island (NEW Activation for Nusantara Indonesian Islands
Award)
27-28 May Salibabu Island
28-30 May Saraa Besar and Saraa Kecil (10 minutes by boat ride to one
another, so there will be two teams, please listen for location)
Operators include: YB8RW/P veteran of the OC-209, 210 islands; YB8UTI/P
resident of Karakelong Island; YB8SOC/P resident of Salibabu island.
Newcomers: YC8SFS/P, YD8TWW/P and YD8UNH/P.
QSL for this operation via YB3MM. [DX-World]
KH9, WAKE ISLAND -
Lisa, KJ6GHN (ex V73/KJ6GHN), is now based on Wake Island (OC-053, WLOTA
2293), as of 15 May 2014, for the next 2-3 years. As time permits she will
be active on HF bands, SSB and Digi-modes as KH9/KJ6GHN. QSL via home call
and LoTW. [DX-World]
PZ, SURINAME -
World traveller Vlad, UA4WHX, is QRV as of 16th May from Totness (WW Loc.
GJ15UV), Coronie district, Suriname, as PZ5VB. As always, length of stay is
unknown. QRV 80-10 metre CW, RTTY and SSB. QSL via home call (see QRZ.com).
[DX Summit]
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** CQWW WPX CW Contest **
The following stations have announced their participation in the CQWW WPX
CW Contest Contest (24-25 May, 2014):
CQZ
03 VB7X BC, Canada TBD QSL VA7DZ (d)/LoTW
07 W1UE/HR9 Honduras M/S QSL H/c (d)
07 YN2GY Nicaragua SOABLP QSL K9GY (d)/LoTW
07 YS1YS El Salvador (Op JA6WFM) SOSB(20m)LP QSL YS1GMV (d)
08 NP2P Virgin Islands SOAB QSL LoTW
08 NQ4I USA M/M QSL LoTW
08 UU5WW/VP9 Bermuda TBD QSL K2PF (d)/ClubLog OQRS
08 WP3C Puerto Rico SOABLP QSL W3HNK (d)/LoTW
09 P40A Aruba SOAB QSL WD9DZV (d)/LoTW
09 P44W Aruba SOABLP QSL N2MM (d)/LoTW
09 P49Y Aruba SOAB QSL to AE6Y or LoTW
09 PJ4J Bonaire M/S QSL N2ZN (d)/LoTW
10 HC2AO Ecuador SOSB(160m)HP QSL LoTW
13 CV3D Uruguay M/S QSL CX2ABC (d)/LoTW
14 CS2W Portugal M/S QSL HB9CRV (d)/LoTW
14 EH2OLA Spain M/S QSL EA2URD (d/B)/LoTW
14 LX7I Luxembourg M/2 QSL LX2A (d/B)
14 MJ5Z Jersey SOABLP QSL M0CFW (d)/LoTW
14 TM1A France (Provins ARC) M/S or M/2 QSL F6KOP (B)/LoTW
15 IY1GMS Italy M/2 QSL IK1SPR (d)/LoTW
15 LY4A Lithuania M/2 QSL LY4A (d)/LoTW
15 OG0A Aland SOSB(10m)HP QSL OH2BH
15 OG9X Finland M/? QSL LoTW
20 4Z4DX Israel SOAB QSL
20 P3N Cyprus M/S QSL RW3RN (d)/LoTW
20 SW8WW Greece SO/MB QSL HA0HW (d)/LoTW
20 TC3D Turkey SOABLP QSL TA3D (d)/LoTW
21 4K6FO Azerbaijan SOABLP QSL LoTW
24 BD1IIJ China SOSB(15m) QSL QRZ.com/LoTW
26 XW0YJY Laos SOAB QSL OQRS/LoTW
26 XW1YC Laos SOAB QSL W5UE (d)/LoTW
26 XW7T Laos SOAB QSL PE7T (d)/LoTW
28 YE1K Indonesia M/M QSL ye1zat.wordpress.com/
32 ZL3X New Zealand M/2 QSL ZL3PAH (d/B)
33 EF8U Canary Islands SOABHP QSL EA8URL (d/B)/LoTW
35 9G5ZZ Ghana SO QSL DL1CW (d)
37 7QNL Malawi SO QSL PA1AW (d)
(d) = Direct; (B) = Bureau; (d/B) = Direct or Bureau.
Be sure to check Bill's (NG3K) website for updated CQWW WPX CW Contest
information at: ng3k.com/Misc/wpxc2014.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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