I.C.P.O. Bulletin (25 April - 02 May 2014)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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25/04/2014: Alex, IW5ELA, will be active as TK/IW5ELA from Calvi, island of
Corsica (EU-014, DIFM TK-001, MIA MCO-001, WLOTA LH-1390) between 25th April and
1st May, 2014. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 metres, mainly CW, using
100 Watts and vertical. Alex might try 6 metres also. QSL via home call (see
QRZ.com for info). [NG3K]
25/04/2014: Members of the Kazakhstan Traveling Radio Amateurs Group will be
active for "International Mother Earth Day" from two WWFF locations, using the
callsign UP44WFF. 25th April - QRV from the State nature monument "Charyn
ash-tree forest" (WWFF UNFF-038 New One!), Charyn river (UNR-036 New One!),
Uighur district (KDA Q-15), WW Loc. MN93QQ. 26th April - activity from the
Charyn national Park (WWFF UNFF-004), Charyn river (UNR-036), Uighur district
(KDA Q-15), WW Loc. MN93QQ. Operators will include Sergey UN6GAO, Viktor UN7GIT,
Victor UN9GD and Arthur UN6QC. QRV on 40-10 metre CW and SSB, using Kenwood
TS-2000, TS-590 + AL-80B; Antennas: Spider Beam, Delta M0PLK and Inv. Vee
40-10m. QSL via LoTW, direct (QRZ.com) and eqsl.kz. Website:
un-dx-news.ucoz.com/ [UN6QC]
26/04/2014: Steve, M1ACB, and other Camb-Hams members plan to be active as
GS3PYE/p from the Decca cottage, on the isle of Lewis (IOSA OH01, SCOTIA HI21,
WLOTA 1477, WW Loc. IO68UL), Outer Hebrides (EU-010), between 26th April and 3rd
May 2014. QRV on 80m to 10m covered with five stations on the air
simultaneously, all capable of running the legal power limit from five linear
amplifiers. 6m and 4m with a great take-off to the UK and Europe, all at legal
limit. With the success of EME in the past years they plan a 2m and 23cm EME
station, with focus on 23cm. Also 2m/70cm Satellite activity. QSL via M1ACB.
Further information and updates can be found at: dx.camb-hams.com/
[rsgbiota.org]
27/04/2014: Makoto JI5RPT will be active from the Sakaiura Family Inn, Sakaiura
(WW Loc. QL17CC), Chichi-jima Island (JIA 10-110, WLOTA 2269, JCG 10007, Tokyo
prefecture), Ogasawara (AS-031, WWFF JAFF-018), as JD1BLY between 27th April and
5th May, 2014. Activity on 40m to 6m + Satellite. CW/SSB/Digi (No 6m EME). QSL
JD1BLY via "JI5RPT" Bureau or CBA. Online log search will be hosted by ClubLog.
Website: www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/ [DX World]
27/04/2014: Harry, JG7PSJ, plans to return to Sakaiura, Chichi-jima island (JIA
10-110, JCG 10007, Tokyo prefecture, WLOTA 2269), Ogasawara Islands (AS-031,
WWFF JAFF-018) and will operate as JD1BMH between 27th April and 11th May 2014.
Plans are to be QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via the bureau to
JD1BMH, or direct to JG7PSJ (QRZ.com). Further info and updates at:
sapphire.es.tohoku.ac.jp/jd1bmh/ [NG3K]
29/04/2014: Roberto, YV5IAL, will be active from Panama as HP1/YV5IAL between
29th April and 9th May, 2014. This will be a QRP, portable, holiday style
operation. Activity will be on PSK31 digital mode on 14070.15 kHz from 2200-0300
UTC, and also on 40/30/15/10 metres. QSL via home call. [OPDX Bulletin]
29/04/2014: Look for Take, JI3DST, to be active as JI3DST/6 from Kuchino-shima
[Kuchino island, Grid Loc. PL49], Tokara Archipelago (AS-049), Kagoshima
Prefecture, Kyushu Region, Japan, between 29th April and 5th May, 2014. Plans
are to be QRV on 40-2 metre SSB/CW (FM/RTTY/PSK31/JT65A). QSL via home call,
direct or JARL Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
29/04/2014: Members of the NOLOGO Independent DXers, namely Ivano I2RFJ,
Claudio IK3HAR, Alberto IV3BSY, Bruno IW3HXR, Tony IZ2ESV and Andrea IZ2LSC will
be active as TK1R from the island of Corsica (EU-014, DIFM TK-001, MIA MCO-001,
WLOTA 1390) between 30th April and 4th May, 2014. They will focus on the
Digi-modes and WARC bands. The team also plans to be an entry in the ARI
International DX Contest (3-4 May). QSL via IK2DUW. Website: www.qrz.com/db/TK1R
[DX-World]
30/04/2014: Members of the 4M5DX Group leave port on 29th April at 0700 local
time for a DXpedition to Aves Island (NA-020, DIV-001, WWFF YVFF-041, WW Loc.
FK85EQ) and lighthouse (DFV-001, ARLHS AV-001, WLOTA 0216). Team members include
Franco YV1FM, Julio YV1KK, Heiroun YV4KM, Pasquale YV5KAJ, Gregorio YV5OK,
Rafael YV5RED (co-leader), Jose YV5TX, Alex YV6CQ (team leader) and Reinaldo
YV8AD. Expected activity around 12:00 local on 30th April, QRV for 5 to 7 days,
on all HF bands using SSB, CW and Digi-modes. QSL via EB7DX (David Lianez
Fernandez, PO Box 163, 21080 Huelva, Spain), LoTW and ClubLog OQRS. Website:
www.avesisland.info/ [DX-World]
01/05/2014: Operators Siggi DL3HBZ, Stefan DJ7AO, Helge DF6LPC, Ben DB2LS,
Stefan DJ7AO, Uli DJ9IE, Henrik DF1LEO, Lothar DL8HAL and Harry DL5HAQ will be
active as DK0RZ and DL0DFF from the island of Hooge (EU-042, DID/GIA N-22) and
Hallig Hooge (WWFF DLFF-013) between 1-4 May, 2014. QRV on all bands and modes.
QSL via the DARC Bureau is preferred. Website: www.darc.de/e39 [rsgbiota.org]
01/05/2014: Fred F5OZK, Paul F4DVT and Christian F8HJV will be active as
F5KKD/p from Ile du Levant (EU-070, DIFM ME-012, MIA MF-013, WLOTA 1083, Grid
Loc. JN33) on 1-4 May, 2014. QSL via F5KKD, direct or Bureau. [425 DX News]
01/05/2014: From 1-5 May 2014, look for Markus DJ4EL/p, Dirk DK4DJ/p, Sebastian
DK6BA/p and Henning DK9LB/p to be active from the island of Fehmarn (EU-128,
DID/GIA O-001, DOK: N47, WW Loc. JO54MM) and the Westermarkelsdorf lighthouse
(DLTD/GLHA #57, ARLHS FED-261, WLOTA 0637). Fehmarn island is located in the
Baltic Sea, off the eastern coast of Schleswig-Holstein, Schleswig-Holstein
state, Ostholstein district, Germany. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and possibly
some PSK. QSL via the individual operators' home callsign, direct or by the DARC
Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
01/05/2014: Julien, F4FJZ, will be active as TK4QL from Ajaccio, Corsica,
between May and October, 2014. QRV mainly mobile as TK4QL/M on 17-10 metres
using FT-840 and 100 watts. QSL only direct to F4FJZ (QRZ.com) or eQSL. [DXAT]
01/05/2014: Mal, VK6LC, will be celebrating 31 Years of DXing 1983-2014 by
having a North and South America DX Vacation during the months of May, June and
July, 2014. From 1-31st May Mel will be active as W6, W7, W9, W1, W4/VK6LC,
Amtrak Railway Mobile, 2m FM simplex (146.520 MHz). The first week of June, Mal
will join forces with Pedro, HK3JJH, in Bogota, Colombia. From 5-9th June they
will be QRV from the Anazon Jungle, Colombia, as HK9/VK6LC and HK9/HK3JJH.
Between 13-17th June will see the active from San Andres Island (NA-033, WLOTA
2990, WWFF HKFF-035) as HK0/VK6LC and HK0/HK3JJH. Mal will then be active once
again from Bogota as HK3/VK6LC from 18-24 June. From 26-29th June and 9-12th
July will see Mel QRV from Santiago, Chile, as CE3/VK6LC. Between 1-7 July Mal
will be active from Fortaleza, Brazil, as PT7/VK6LC. QSL via home calls, direct
only (VK6LC - Malcolm Johnson, 28 Harrison Road, Mount Richon, Western
Australia., WA 6112, Australia); (HK3JJH - Pedro J. Allina, Cod 9906 P.O. Box
02-5242, Miami, FL 33102-5242, USA). [DXAT]
01/05/2014: Bert, PD1SA, will once again be active from West Java (OC-021,
WLOTA 1660), Indonesia, as YB1/PD1SA between 01-13 May, 2014. QRV mostly on 20m
in SSB with some 80m and 40m. QSL only via PD1SA to the bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
01/05/2014: Gerard, ZS1KX is due to leave South Africa on 2 April, destination
Marion Island (AF-021). He expects to be QRV as ZS8KX around May for about one
year. QSL to Gerard de Jong, P.O. Box 744, Wellington, 7654, South Africa (his
wife will be his QSL manager). [425 DX News]
LOOKING AHEAD -
05/05/2014: Bo, OX3LX, will activate Aasiaat [aka Egedesminde] Island (NA-134)
between 5-9th May, 2014. Note: "This is not a DXped so very Limited time for
Radio". Look for Bo on 40-10, mainly SSB. QSL via OZ1PIF, LoTW and eQSL.
[rsgbiota.org]
06/05/2014: Renner, PY7RP, will once again be active as PY7RP/6 from the island
of Tinhare (SA-080, DIB BA-05, WLOTA 1624), Bahia State, Brazil, between 6-12th
May, 2014. Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands, using SSB and CW. QSL
via ClubLog OQRS or direct to his home call (see QRZ.com). [rsgbiota.org]
10/05/2014: During the weekend of 10-11th May, using the callsign MX0INT, a
four man "Invoker Team" consisting Christian EA3NT, Vincent F4BKV, Gil F4FET and
Col MM0NDX plan to be active from the outer Farne island of Longstone (EU-109,
WAB NU23, Grid Loc. IO95). Activity will also count for the Longstone lighthouse
(Admiralty A2814, ARLHS ENG-070, WLOTA 0234). At this stage it is likely the
activation will be during local daylight hours only, however they will strive
for a longer activation period when actually there, working with island
representatives. QRV CW and SSB with 3 or 4 stations on HF + 6 metres. QSL via
F5CWU, direct or Bureau (OQRS will be available at: f5cwu.net/oqrs/). More info
and updates at: www.invokerteam.com/mx0int/index.htm [rsgbiota.org]
22/05/2014: Operators Tomas SM6XMY, Sten SM6MIS, Bengt SM6UQL, Rick SM6U and
Janne SM6YOF plan activity from the island of Vinga (EU-043, SWA-163, WLOTA
1517, WWFF SMFF-3495), using the callsign 7S6W, between 22-25 May, 2014. The
team will try to set up three stations (bringing equipment for four), all with
kW. QRV on 80-10 metre SSB, but also some CW and RTTY. QSL for 7S6W: via SM6MIS,
both Bureau and direct! Further information and updates on their website at:
sm6.se/7s6w [rsgbiota.org]
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]
11/07/2014: Steve, G0SGB, plans to be active as CT9/G0SGB/p from the island of
Madeira (AF-014, DIP MA-001, PIP MD-001, WLOTA 0053) from 11-21 July, 2014.
Steve will concentrate on activating the various lighthouses on the island. QRV
40 and 20 metres ONLY. QSL via home call, Direct ONLY QTHR (see QRZ.com).
[rsgbiota.org]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
I.S.W.L. CLUB CALLSIGNS -
The ISWL Club Callsigns in use throughout the month of May 2014 are:
GX4BJC /A - Operated from Clacton on Sea, in Essex, by George G1IPU. (/A WAB
Square = TM11 - England, IOTA = EU-005, WLOTA = LH-1841). George will also
operate as GX4BJC /P throughout the month. If required, he will give his current
WAB Square during the QSO.
MX1SWL /A - Operated from Hartford, in Cambridgeshire, by Tom G3RPV. (/A WAB
Square = TL27 - 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]
25/04/2014: To celebrate ANZAC Day, the Australian authorities have granted
permission for all VK amateurs to use the prefix AX. Australian amateur
operators will also be able to use the AX prefix once again for World
Telecommunication Day on 17th May. QSL via operators' instructions. [DXNL]
25/04/2014: Guglielmo Marconi was a Senator in the Italian Senate in 1914.
Radio amateurs from the ARI section in Bra (province Cuneo) mark this jubilee
until the end of the year with the call IY1GMS. QSL via IK1SPR, direct or bureau
(Online log at: www.precis.it/). Website: www.qrz.com/db/IY1GMS [DXNL]
25/04/2014: The Amateur Radio Section of ORF (the Austrian Broadcasting
Corporation) and the Documentary Archives Radio Communications/QSL Collection
will operate special event station OE14M on 25-27th April 2014. This is an
official "International Marconi Day" station and contacts made on 26th April
will count for the IMD Award (see www.gb4imd.org.uk/). QSL via OE1WHC. [425 DX
News]
26/04/2014: The Radioclub de Wimereux (F5KBM) will be active as TM1CW on
26-27th April 2014 to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the first wireless
telegraphy communication across the English Channel. QSL via F5KBM. [425 DX
News]
26/04/2014: Organized by the Cornish Radio Amateur Club, the International
Marconi Day (IMD) is a 24-hour amateur radio event held annually to celebrate
the birth of Guglielmo Marconi (25 April 1874). It is not a contest, but an
opportunity for amateurs around the world to make contacts with historic Marconi
sites using HF communications techniques. This year's event will be held on 26
April, from 0000 UTC through 2359 UTC. Details, including information on the
relevant Award Certificates and the listing of participating stations, can be
found at www.gb4imd.org.uk/ [425 DX News]
27/04/2014: The UBA section of Midden West-Vlaanderen commemorates the location
of a German field hospital during World War I with the call ON1418MWV, on all
bands and modes. QRV between 27th April and 27th May, 2014. QSL via ON6UB.
[DXNL]
30/04/2014: Between 30th April and 6th of May 2014 look for the following
stations to be active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/1 will see
shared operation by Mike K1DM, located in Salem, New London County, State of
Connecticut and John W1AN, located in Ledyard, New London County, State of
Connecticut. W1AW/7 will be operated by The Comstock Memorial Station (CMS)
W7RN, located in Virginia City, Storey County, State of Nevada. QSLs preferred
via the bureau. [ARRL]
01/05/2014: Members of IPA will be active as PG200KMAR between now and February
2015. See their rota for details: 1 May - 28 May; 26 June - 23 July; 21 August -
17 September; 17 October - 12 November; 11 December - 7 January 2015. The
occasion is the 200th anniversary of the Royal Military Constabulary. QRV on all
bands and modes. QSOs with PG200KMAR will also count two points towards the
Windmill Award. QSL via PA9LUC after the last operating window, eQSL; direct
cards need to include SAE and $1 for Europe, $2 for all other regions, no IRC
please. Website: www.iparc.tk/ and
www.ipa-nederland.nl/district/ipa-radioamateurs/welkom-bij-de-iparc/ [DXNL]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at: www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
25/04-01/05 TK/IW5ELA: Corsica Island WLOTA:1390 QSL H/c (B)
25/04-29/04 V4/DF8AN: Nevis Island WLOTA:1470 QSL DF8AN (d/B)
26/04-03/05 GS3PYE/P: Lewis Island WLOTA:1477 QSL M1ACB (d/B)
27/04-05/05 JD1BLY: Chichi Shima WLOTA:2269 QSL JI5RPT (d/B)
27/04-11/05 JD1BMH: Chichi Shima WLOTA:2269 QSL Buro/JG7PSJ (d)
30/04-04/05 TK1R: Corsica Island WLOTA:1390 QSL F4FJZ (d)
29/04-05/05 YW0A: Isla Aves WLOL:AVE-001 WLOTA:0216 QSL EB7DX (d)
01/05-04/05 DJ4EL/P: Westermarkelsdorf GLHA:#57 WLOL:FED-261 WLOTA:0637 QSL H/c
(d/B)
01/05-04/05 DK4DJ/P: Westermarkelsdorf GLHA:#57 WLOL:FED-261 WLOTA:0637 QSL H/c
(d/B)
01/05-04/05 DK6BA/P: Westermarkelsdorf GLHA:#57 WLOL:FED-261 WLOTA:0637 QSL H/c
(d/B)
01/05-04/05 DK9LB/P: Westermarkelsdorf GLHA:#57 WLOL:FED-261 WLOTA:0637 QSL H/c
(d/B)
01/05-04/05 F5KKD/P: Ile du Levant WLOTA:1083 QSL H/c (d/B)
01/05-01/10 TK4QL /M: Corsica Island WLOTA:1390 QSL F4FJZ (d)
01/05-13/06 YB1/PD1SA: Java WLOTA:1660 QSL H/c (B)
6 METRES & UP -
25/04-29/04 V4/DF8AN: Nevis NA-104 Grid:FK87 6m CW 100W QSL DF8AN (d/B)
26/04 Contest Lazio 50MHz CW/SSB/Fixed/Portable 1100z-1700z
26/04-03/05 GS3PYE/P: Lewis EU-010 Grid:IO68 6m+2m/23cm EME+Sat QSL M1ACB (d/B)
27/04-05/05 JD1BLY: Chichi-jima AS-031 Grid:QL17CC 6m all mode QSL JI5RPT (d/B)
29/04 RSGB 70MHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_apr.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: 5X8C, 6Y9X, 9A0D, BG4ACE, DL0GEO, DL0GTH, DM45SCHUMI, HF0WOSP,
IR4X, IS0YTA, K2MFY, MU/PA9M, P40L, SN110RAEM, UE70SL, VK9CZ and YL7A.
QSLs via Direct: EX8M (QRZ.com), J79WTA (HB9MFM), JD1BOI (JI1LET), VK9X/K7CO
(OQRS), YB3MM/p [Wangi Wangi OC-219] (OQRS/IZ8CCW) and ZB2FK (QRZ.com).
QSLs via LoTW: FR4NT, FT5ZM, PJ5/K3TRM, VK9MT and XR0ZR.
BITS & PIECES -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18, 2014
St. Charles, MO
THE YASME FOUNDATION ELECTS DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
At its annual meeting held at the 2014 International DX Convention in Visalia,
California, the Board of Directors elected the following directors and officers:
Ward Silver, NØAX, President and Director
Fred Laun, K3ZO, Vice-President and Director
Rusty Epps, W6OAT, Treasurer and Director
Kip Edwards, W6SZN, Secretary and Director
Martti Laine, OH2BH, Director
Bob Vallio, W6RGG, Director
The YASME Foundation is sponsoring a two-page insert in the July-August 2014
Special Edition of the National Contest Journal that will describe the mission
of The YASME Foundation; acknowledge the work of its Webmaster, Awards Manager,
and QSL Manager; and invite non-participants in WRTC-2014 to a party to be held
in their honor at the opening of WRTC-2014.
The YASME Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation organized to conduct
scientific and educational projects related to Amateur Radio, including DXing
(long distance communication) and the introduction and promotion of Amateur
Radio in developing countries. For additional information about The YASME
Foundation, visit our website at www.yasme.org.
Ward Silver, NØAX, President
The YASME Foundation
Board of Directors:
Fred Laun, K3ZO, Director and Vice-President
Rusty Epps, W6OAT, Director and Treasurer
Kip Edwards, W6SZN, Director and Secretary
Martti Laine, OH2BH, Director
Mac McHenry, W6BSY, Director
Bob Vallio, W6RGG, Director
FK5M, MATTHEW ISLAND (OC-218) -
More info about the previous activity from Matthew island....
Two activities from Matthew by Eddy FK8CR, Eric FK8GM and Claude FK1RF.
The first one was from the 3 to 4 December 1996 and the second expedtion only
for one day the 23 April 1997.
The logs are here: lesnouvellesdx.fr/voirlogs.php
QSL cards at:
lesnouvellesdx.fr/galerie/galerie2.php?page=fkfofwqsl&pfx=FK_M&id=FK5M
The logs are still open and I still have some cards... hi!
Best wishes
Jean-Michel F6AJA
JW, SVALBARD -
Kjell, SM5NAS/8S5A, is currently active from Svalbard Islands as JW/8S5A. QSL
via home call. [DXAT]
NAQCC FLORIDA CHAPTER APRIL FIELD EVENT -
The Florida Chapter of NAQCC will hold their April Field Event tomorrow, April
25th in Colby Park, Cassadaga Florida.
Operations should commence by 9 AM EDT and last through the noon lunch hour
(1300z to 1700z).
Operators will include Art WB4MNK (#5274), Wally KG4LAL (#6278), Steve WB4OMM
(#5913), Darryl AB8GU (#6913) and Don K3RLL (#1905 FC7).
Frequencies we expect to annihilate include 7.040-7.045, 10.116,
14.060-14.063, 18.075-18.085, and 21.060 MHz.
Anyone in North Central Florida is welcome to join us, with or without
operating equipment. Please feel free to contact WB4MNK at cfl dot rr dot com
for travel directions. Hope to hear or see as many club members as possible.
72/73,... Art WB4MNK NAQCC-FL www.naqcc.info/
INTRODUCING CONTESTING TO YOUNG OPERATORS AND CONTEST BEGINNERS -
The Rhein Ruhr DX Association (RRDXA) offers an introduction to contesting for
all interested parties on the weekend of July 11 to 13. The event is hosted in
cooperation with the Contest Group Schoeppinger Berg at the QTH of DP7D near
Muenster. For more information and registration contact Uwe, DL8OBF: dl8obf at
yahoo.de. http://www.rrdxa.de/ [DXNL
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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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All Croatian Islands Award - ACIA
All Croatian Islands Award Group - ACIAG
The World Lighthouse Diplom - TWLHD/TWLHF
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www.wcagroup.org/ENG/main.html
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WWFF-council-member (representing VEFF).
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Friday, April 18, 2014
I.C.P.O. Bulletin (18-25 April 2014)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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18/04/2014: Tim, LW9EOC, plans activity from San Andres Island (NA-033, WLOTA
2990, WWFF HKFF-035) as 5J0T between 18-25th April 2014. QRV on 80-10m CW and
SSB. QSL via home call. [DXAT]
18/04/2014: Members of the Portuguese Navy Hamradio Group - NRA will be active
on the 18th of April 2014 from the Tower of Belem (WCA CT-00254, DCFP F-078,
DMHP LX-005), located in Lisboa. CR500TB is the call sign that is going to
celebrate the 500 years of Tower of Belem. They plan to work on all bands. QSL
via CS5NRA. [RN1CW]
18/04/2014: Operators Choon E20HHK, Teerawat HS3NBR and Boy HS8GLR plan to be
active as E20HHK/p from Nu Island [Koh Nu; aka Mouse Island] (IOTA AS-145),
located off the shore from Leam Samila, Thailand, from 18-20 April, 2014. QRV on
80-10 metres, all the usual modes. QSL via E20HHK, direct or Bureau. [DX World]
18/04/2014: Budi, YF1AR, will be active as YF1AR/0 from Payung Besar Island,
archipelago of Kepulauan Seribu (OC-177), Indonesia, and Payung Besar Lighthouse
(ARLHS IDO-236, WLOTA 2776, Admiralty K1058, WW Loc. OI34GE) between 18-20th
April, 2014. Activity will focus on 40 metres, with a 43 ft. vertical antenna on
top of the lighthouse (40m ASL). QSL via N2OO. Further info and updates can be
found at: www.yf1ar.com/2014/04/oc-177-payung-besar-island-seribu.html
[DxCoffee]
19/04/2014: Luis HK3LEC, Jilmer HK3UAV, Guillermo HK4IKL, Julio HK5WUI, Ernesto
HK7IPT and Jorge HK7JA will be active on the HF bands as 5K0M from San Andres
Island (NA-033, WLOTA 2990, WWFF HKFF-035) on 19-24th April, 2014. QSL via
HK7IPT. [425 DX News]
19/04/2014: Jorg, DL3LUM/PA1MUC, will be active as D44TXU from Santa Maria, a
fishing town situated in the southern part of the island municipality of Sal
(AF-086, WLOTA 0610, Grid Loc. HK86), civil parish of Nossa Senhora das Dores,
from 19-25th April 2014. QRV holiday style on 20 metres mainly (possibly higher
bands), and operating QRP CW only using a KX3 (max 12W from hotel) into a
vertical. QSL via DL3LUM, direct (Dutch home address - Dr-Ing. Jörg Hahn,
Crocusstraat 1, Voorschoten 2252XH, Netherlands) or by the DARC QSL Bureau (DARC
QSL Bureau, Lindenallee 4, D-34225 Baunatal, Germany). [OPDX Bulletin]
19/04/2014: Marcel ON5MDM, Jo ON2JO, Jacky ON7JK and Eddy ON6HE will be active
on the 19th of April 2014 from Ter Eiken Castle (WCA ON-00885, BCA OV-073). They
plan to work from 0700 UTC on 40 and 20 metre CW and SSB as ON6WL/p. QSL via
ON5JE. [RN1CW]
21/04/2014: Operators Terry BA7NQ, Chen BA7CK, De BA7JA, Dick BD7YC, Lin BI7IOB
and Yang BA7IO plan to be active as B7CRA from Yongxing Dao [Woody Island]
(AS-143, WLOTA 4111), Paracel Islands, sometime between 21st April to 10th May,
2014. Notes: not sure the precise start date; about one week. QRV on all bands
and modes using 2xIC-756PRO3 with 2x1KFA, 2xSB; 1GP. QSL via BA4EG. [DX-World]
21/04/2014: Kilmarnock & Loudoun ARC members Graham MM0GHM, Allan 2M0VNW,
Arthur MM0DHQ, Jason GM7VSB, Paul GM0PJD, Allan GM3OZB, Gordon MM0BIM plan to be
active as MM0KLR from the isle of Canna (IOSA NH01, SCOTIA DI21, WAB NG20),
Inner Hebrides (EU-008), between 21-25 April 2014. Graham, MM0GHM, reports "we
have a CW operator with us this year, again we will be active on 5Mhz". They
plan to be QRV on 160-2 metres using Digi-modes, SSB and CW. QSL via the bureau
to MM0KLR, direct to MM0GHM. Further information and updates at:
https://sites.google.com/site/kilmarnockandloudounarc/Home [rsgbiota.org]
22/04/2014: Operators Frosty K5LBU (7P8CF), San/K5YY (7P8YY), Dick K9APW
(7P8RL), Joel N5JR (7P8JR), Chris G8APB (7P8CP), Marco HB9OCR (7P8MH) and
Roger/ZS6RJ (7P8RJ) will be active from Roma, Maseru District, Kingdom of
Lesotho between 22nd April and 1st May, 2014. Activity will be on all bands and
modes. QSL via the home call of the operator or listen for operators'
instructions. Further info and updates at: www.mdxc.org/lesotho2014 [DXAT]
25/04/2014: Alex, IW5ELA, will be active as TK/IW5ELA from Calvi, island of
Corsica (EU-014, DIFM TK-001, MIA MCO-001, WLOTA LH-1390) between 25th April and
1st May, 2014. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 metres, mainly CW, using
100 Watts and vertical. Alex might try 6 metres also. QSL via home call (see
QRZ.com for info). [NG3K]
LOOKING AHEAD -
29/04/2014: Look for Take, JI3DST, to be active as JI3DST/6 from Kuchino-shima
[Kuchino island, Grid Loc. PL49], Tokara Archipelago (AS-049), Kagoshima
Prefecture, Kyushu Region, Japan, between 29th April and 5th May, 2014. Plans
are to be QRV on 40-2 metre SSB/CW (FM/RTTY/PSK31/JT65A). QSL via home call,
direct or JARL Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
03/05/2014: DX PLUS Team members Cliff SV1JG, George SV1RP, Spiros SV1RC, John
SV1GE, Takis SV2FWV, Theodor SV1GRM, Manos SV1PMR, Mike SV8GKE and Manos SV1ME
will be active as SX5LA from Levitha island (GIOTA DKS-050, MIA MGD-019, WLOTA
0846, Grid Loc. KM37), municipality of Leros, Dodecanese islands (EU-001), from
3-11 May, 2014. QRV on 160-6 metre SSB, CW and RTTY. Beam antennas from 30-6m.
Phased Vertical for 40m. Vertical for 80m, Inverted L for 160m. Power only 100W!
QSL via SV2FWV. [DXAT]
12/05/2014: Gil, F4FET, plans to be active as MM/F4FET/p from the Isle of Mull
(IOSA NH15, SCOTIA CN10, WLOTA 2485), Inner Hebrides (EU-008) from 12-18 May
2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. Between 14-18th May, Gil plans to
activate the island of Lunga (IOSA FL07, SCOTIA CS37), Trenish Isles (EU-108),
in the Firth of Lorn, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. QRV only some hours of a day
in this period. QSL via home call, direct or bureau and ClubLog OQRS. Website:
www.f4fet.net/ [rsgbiota.org]
20/05/2014: John, W2GD, will be active from the island of Aruba (SA-036, WLOTA
0033) as P44W between 20-28th May, 2014. Activity will include a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the CQWW WPX CW Contest (24-25 May), CQ
zone 9. Some WARC band activity as time permits. QSL direct OK via N2MM. Log
will be uploaded to LoTW. Bureau cards no longer accepted effective 12/31/2013.
[NG3K]
24/05/2014: Look for Kazu, M0CFW, to be active once again as MJ5Z during the
CQWW WPX CW Contest (24-25 May) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry from the
old German signal station at La Moye, isle of Jersey ((EU-013, WLOTA 0818, WW
Loc. IN89VE, zone 14). QRV as MJ0CFW before/after contest. QSL via LoTW or
direct only to M0CFW QTHR. [NG3K]
13/07/2014: Lance, W7GJ, plans to be active as KH8/W7GJ from Tula, island of
Tutuila (OC-045 WLOTA 4385, WW Loc. AH45RS) on 6m EME between 13-28th July 2014.
He will concentrate on 13-21 July when EME conditions are most favorable. Once
again Bob, ZL1RS (KH8/ZL1RS), is planning on providing 2m EME operation from the
same location during approximately the same period. Bob's results and detailed
plans will be found on his web page (/www.qsl.net/zl1rs/). They will also
operate on terrestrial propagation modes if they become available, but expect to
be busy contacting many single yagi stations via EME using JT65A mode. QSL via
their home calls (see QRZ.com). Further information and updates can be found at:
www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/AmericanSamoa2014.htm [DX World]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
18/04/2014: The Puerto Rico Field Day Group, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
(NA-099, USi PR-006S, WLOTA 2802), will activate KP4FD for the 89th World
Amateur Radio Day on 18th April, 2014. The theme for this year is "Amateur
Radio - Your Gateway for Wireless Communications". Activity will be on all bands
and modes, propagation allowing. QSL via LoTW and eQSL. An electronic
certificate is also available and can be requested by email
(kp4fd.ward[AT]gmail.com) - see QRZ.com. [DX World]
19/04/2014: Special event station HO100CANAL will be active from 19 April
through 15 August, the date that marks the 100th anniversary of the formal
opening of the Panama Canal. Expect activity on 160-10 metre SSB, CW, RTTY and
PSK. QSL via HP1AVS. [425 DX News]
23/04/2014: Between 23rd and 29th of April 2014 look for the following stations
to be active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/1 operated by Bob WA1Z,
located in Windham, Rockingham County, State of New Hampshire. W1AW/2 will be
operated by John W2GD (for FRC-SJDXA), located in Flemington, Hunterdon County,
State of New Jersey. QSLs preferred via the bureau. [ARRL]
25/04/2014: The Amateur Radio Section of ORF (the Austrian Broadcasting
Corporation) and the Documentary Archives Radio Communications/QSL Collection
will operate special event station OE14M on 25-27th April 2014. This is an
official "International Marconi Day" station and contacts made on 26th April
will count for the IMD Award (see www.gb4imd.org.uk/). QSL via OE1WHC. [425 DX
News]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at: www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
18/04-25/04 5J0T: Isla San Andres WLOTA:2990 QSL LW9EOC (d)
18/04 KP4FD: Puerto Rico Island WLOTA:2802 QSL LoTW/eQSL
19/04-24/04 5K0M: Isla San Andres WLOTA:2990 QSL HK7IPT (d)
19/04-25/04 D44TXU: Ilha do Sal WLOTA:0610 QSL DL3LUM (B)
19/04-25/04 S79WK: Mahe Island WLOTA:3286 QSL OE1MWW (d/B)
21/04-10/05 B7CRA: Yongxing Dao WLOTA:4111 QSL BA4EG (d/B)
25/04-01/05 TK/IW5ELA: Corsica Island WLOTA:1390 QSL H/c (B)
25/04-29/04 V4/DF8AN: Nevis Island WLOTA:1470 QSL DF8AN (d/B)
6 METRES & UP -
19/04-20/04 Nebraska QSO Party 6m/2m classes 19 1200z-20 1759z
19/04-20/04 North Dakota QSO Party 6m & 2m classes 19 1800z-20 1800z
19/04-20/04 Ontario QSO Party 6m-70cm classes 19 1800z-20 1800z
19/04 Feld-Hell New Member Sprint 6m class 2000z-2200z
20/04 ARRL SSB Rookie Roundup 6m class 20 1800z-2359z
21/04 IRTS 2 Metre Counties SSB/FM/Fixed, /P 1400-1600 local
22/04 LY 2.4GHz & Up Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1700z-2059z
22/04 NRAU Microwave Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1700z-2100z
22/04 The 50MHz Open Cumulative SO/MO/LP/MP/HP 1700z-2100z
22/04 RSGB 50MHz UKAC SO/Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
22/04 RSGB SHF UKAC SO/Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
23/04 SKCC Straight Key Sprint 6m CW 0000z-0200z
23/04 Spring VHF/UHF Sprints 432MHz SO/Fixed/Rover 1900-2300 local
24/04-25/04 V4/DF8AN: St. Kitts NA-104 Grid:FK87 6m CW 100W QSL DF8AN (d/B)
25/04-29/04 V4/DF8AN: Nevis NA-104 Grid:FK87 6m CW 100W QSL DF8AN (d/B)
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_apr.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:
VK9MT - Mellish Reef
2014 Operation
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
QSLs via Bureau: None to report this week! :o(
QSLs via Direct: 5H1Z/3 [AF-054] (F6AML), EA9/DL2RNS (H/c), FG/F6ARC (FE11DX),
HL5FUA [AS-045] (QRZ.com), J38XX (OQRS/DL5AXX), JI5RPT/6 [AS-04] (H/c), MJ/K8PT
(H/c), V6P (QRZ.com), VK9X/K7CO (H/c), VP2MXI (OQRS), VP5/N0AT (H/c), YF1AR/0
(N2OO), YF1AR/1 (N2OO), YF1AR/9 (N2OO) and Z81R (OH2BH).
QSLs via LoTW: T33A and VK9MT.
BITS & PIECES -
EA6, BALEARIC ISLANDS -
Francois, ON4LO, will be active from Mallorca Island (DIE E-021, WLOTA 1902),
Balearic Islands (IOTA EU-004) 16 April - 5 May 2014 as EA6/ON4LO/p. QSL via
home call. [DXAT]
HA, HUNGARY -
Hi All of You,
On 19.04.2014 (Saturday) we will operating from HAFF-019 Hajdusagi TK. located
in East Hungary.
The operators are:
HG0WFF - HA0HW Laci, HG8LW/P Sanyi, HA8DD/P Geza and HA8FY/P Zsolt.
The planned operation will start at 6:00 UTC till we will have power in
batteries
and gasoline for the generator. :-)
We want to use CW, SSB and digital modes on HF bands from 40 to 10 m.
See you in the logs!
73/44 de Laci - HA0HW
============================================
73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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Join the VEFF (Flora & Fauna) Forum at: groups.yahoo.com/group/VEFF/
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"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
============================================
18/04/2014: Tim, LW9EOC, plans activity from San Andres Island (NA-033, WLOTA
2990, WWFF HKFF-035) as 5J0T between 18-25th April 2014. QRV on 80-10m CW and
SSB. QSL via home call. [DXAT]
18/04/2014: Members of the Portuguese Navy Hamradio Group - NRA will be active
on the 18th of April 2014 from the Tower of Belem (WCA CT-00254, DCFP F-078,
DMHP LX-005), located in Lisboa. CR500TB is the call sign that is going to
celebrate the 500 years of Tower of Belem. They plan to work on all bands. QSL
via CS5NRA. [RN1CW]
18/04/2014: Operators Choon E20HHK, Teerawat HS3NBR and Boy HS8GLR plan to be
active as E20HHK/p from Nu Island [Koh Nu; aka Mouse Island] (IOTA AS-145),
located off the shore from Leam Samila, Thailand, from 18-20 April, 2014. QRV on
80-10 metres, all the usual modes. QSL via E20HHK, direct or Bureau. [DX World]
18/04/2014: Budi, YF1AR, will be active as YF1AR/0 from Payung Besar Island,
archipelago of Kepulauan Seribu (OC-177), Indonesia, and Payung Besar Lighthouse
(ARLHS IDO-236, WLOTA 2776, Admiralty K1058, WW Loc. OI34GE) between 18-20th
April, 2014. Activity will focus on 40 metres, with a 43 ft. vertical antenna on
top of the lighthouse (40m ASL). QSL via N2OO. Further info and updates can be
found at: www.yf1ar.com/2014/04/oc-177-payung-besar-island-seribu.html
[DxCoffee]
19/04/2014: Luis HK3LEC, Jilmer HK3UAV, Guillermo HK4IKL, Julio HK5WUI, Ernesto
HK7IPT and Jorge HK7JA will be active on the HF bands as 5K0M from San Andres
Island (NA-033, WLOTA 2990, WWFF HKFF-035) on 19-24th April, 2014. QSL via
HK7IPT. [425 DX News]
19/04/2014: Jorg, DL3LUM/PA1MUC, will be active as D44TXU from Santa Maria, a
fishing town situated in the southern part of the island municipality of Sal
(AF-086, WLOTA 0610, Grid Loc. HK86), civil parish of Nossa Senhora das Dores,
from 19-25th April 2014. QRV holiday style on 20 metres mainly (possibly higher
bands), and operating QRP CW only using a KX3 (max 12W from hotel) into a
vertical. QSL via DL3LUM, direct (Dutch home address - Dr-Ing. Jörg Hahn,
Crocusstraat 1, Voorschoten 2252XH, Netherlands) or by the DARC QSL Bureau (DARC
QSL Bureau, Lindenallee 4, D-34225 Baunatal, Germany). [OPDX Bulletin]
19/04/2014: Marcel ON5MDM, Jo ON2JO, Jacky ON7JK and Eddy ON6HE will be active
on the 19th of April 2014 from Ter Eiken Castle (WCA ON-00885, BCA OV-073). They
plan to work from 0700 UTC on 40 and 20 metre CW and SSB as ON6WL/p. QSL via
ON5JE. [RN1CW]
21/04/2014: Operators Terry BA7NQ, Chen BA7CK, De BA7JA, Dick BD7YC, Lin BI7IOB
and Yang BA7IO plan to be active as B7CRA from Yongxing Dao [Woody Island]
(AS-143, WLOTA 4111), Paracel Islands, sometime between 21st April to 10th May,
2014. Notes: not sure the precise start date; about one week. QRV on all bands
and modes using 2xIC-756PRO3 with 2x1KFA, 2xSB; 1GP. QSL via BA4EG. [DX-World]
21/04/2014: Kilmarnock & Loudoun ARC members Graham MM0GHM, Allan 2M0VNW,
Arthur MM0DHQ, Jason GM7VSB, Paul GM0PJD, Allan GM3OZB, Gordon MM0BIM plan to be
active as MM0KLR from the isle of Canna (IOSA NH01, SCOTIA DI21, WAB NG20),
Inner Hebrides (EU-008), between 21-25 April 2014. Graham, MM0GHM, reports "we
have a CW operator with us this year, again we will be active on 5Mhz". They
plan to be QRV on 160-2 metres using Digi-modes, SSB and CW. QSL via the bureau
to MM0KLR, direct to MM0GHM. Further information and updates at:
https://sites.google.com/site/kilmarnockandloudounarc/Home [rsgbiota.org]
22/04/2014: Operators Frosty K5LBU (7P8CF), San/K5YY (7P8YY), Dick K9APW
(7P8RL), Joel N5JR (7P8JR), Chris G8APB (7P8CP), Marco HB9OCR (7P8MH) and
Roger/ZS6RJ (7P8RJ) will be active from Roma, Maseru District, Kingdom of
Lesotho between 22nd April and 1st May, 2014. Activity will be on all bands and
modes. QSL via the home call of the operator or listen for operators'
instructions. Further info and updates at: www.mdxc.org/lesotho2014 [DXAT]
25/04/2014: Alex, IW5ELA, will be active as TK/IW5ELA from Calvi, island of
Corsica (EU-014, DIFM TK-001, MIA MCO-001, WLOTA LH-1390) between 25th April and
1st May, 2014. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 metres, mainly CW, using
100 Watts and vertical. Alex might try 6 metres also. QSL via home call (see
QRZ.com for info). [NG3K]
LOOKING AHEAD -
29/04/2014: Look for Take, JI3DST, to be active as JI3DST/6 from Kuchino-shima
[Kuchino island, Grid Loc. PL49], Tokara Archipelago (AS-049), Kagoshima
Prefecture, Kyushu Region, Japan, between 29th April and 5th May, 2014. Plans
are to be QRV on 40-2 metre SSB/CW (FM/RTTY/PSK31/JT65A). QSL via home call,
direct or JARL Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
03/05/2014: DX PLUS Team members Cliff SV1JG, George SV1RP, Spiros SV1RC, John
SV1GE, Takis SV2FWV, Theodor SV1GRM, Manos SV1PMR, Mike SV8GKE and Manos SV1ME
will be active as SX5LA from Levitha island (GIOTA DKS-050, MIA MGD-019, WLOTA
0846, Grid Loc. KM37), municipality of Leros, Dodecanese islands (EU-001), from
3-11 May, 2014. QRV on 160-6 metre SSB, CW and RTTY. Beam antennas from 30-6m.
Phased Vertical for 40m. Vertical for 80m, Inverted L for 160m. Power only 100W!
QSL via SV2FWV. [DXAT]
12/05/2014: Gil, F4FET, plans to be active as MM/F4FET/p from the Isle of Mull
(IOSA NH15, SCOTIA CN10, WLOTA 2485), Inner Hebrides (EU-008) from 12-18 May
2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. Between 14-18th May, Gil plans to
activate the island of Lunga (IOSA FL07, SCOTIA CS37), Trenish Isles (EU-108),
in the Firth of Lorn, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. QRV only some hours of a day
in this period. QSL via home call, direct or bureau and ClubLog OQRS. Website:
www.f4fet.net/ [rsgbiota.org]
20/05/2014: John, W2GD, will be active from the island of Aruba (SA-036, WLOTA
0033) as P44W between 20-28th May, 2014. Activity will include a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the CQWW WPX CW Contest (24-25 May), CQ
zone 9. Some WARC band activity as time permits. QSL direct OK via N2MM. Log
will be uploaded to LoTW. Bureau cards no longer accepted effective 12/31/2013.
[NG3K]
24/05/2014: Look for Kazu, M0CFW, to be active once again as MJ5Z during the
CQWW WPX CW Contest (24-25 May) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry from the
old German signal station at La Moye, isle of Jersey ((EU-013, WLOTA 0818, WW
Loc. IN89VE, zone 14). QRV as MJ0CFW before/after contest. QSL via LoTW or
direct only to M0CFW QTHR. [NG3K]
13/07/2014: Lance, W7GJ, plans to be active as KH8/W7GJ from Tula, island of
Tutuila (OC-045 WLOTA 4385, WW Loc. AH45RS) on 6m EME between 13-28th July 2014.
He will concentrate on 13-21 July when EME conditions are most favorable. Once
again Bob, ZL1RS (KH8/ZL1RS), is planning on providing 2m EME operation from the
same location during approximately the same period. Bob's results and detailed
plans will be found on his web page (/www.qsl.net/zl1rs/). They will also
operate on terrestrial propagation modes if they become available, but expect to
be busy contacting many single yagi stations via EME using JT65A mode. QSL via
their home calls (see QRZ.com). Further information and updates can be found at:
www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/AmericanSamoa2014.htm [DX World]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
18/04/2014: The Puerto Rico Field Day Group, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
(NA-099, USi PR-006S, WLOTA 2802), will activate KP4FD for the 89th World
Amateur Radio Day on 18th April, 2014. The theme for this year is "Amateur
Radio - Your Gateway for Wireless Communications". Activity will be on all bands
and modes, propagation allowing. QSL via LoTW and eQSL. An electronic
certificate is also available and can be requested by email
(kp4fd.ward[AT]gmail.com) - see QRZ.com. [DX World]
19/04/2014: Special event station HO100CANAL will be active from 19 April
through 15 August, the date that marks the 100th anniversary of the formal
opening of the Panama Canal. Expect activity on 160-10 metre SSB, CW, RTTY and
PSK. QSL via HP1AVS. [425 DX News]
23/04/2014: Between 23rd and 29th of April 2014 look for the following stations
to be active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/1 operated by Bob WA1Z,
located in Windham, Rockingham County, State of New Hampshire. W1AW/2 will be
operated by John W2GD (for FRC-SJDXA), located in Flemington, Hunterdon County,
State of New Jersey. QSLs preferred via the bureau. [ARRL]
25/04/2014: The Amateur Radio Section of ORF (the Austrian Broadcasting
Corporation) and the Documentary Archives Radio Communications/QSL Collection
will operate special event station OE14M on 25-27th April 2014. This is an
official "International Marconi Day" station and contacts made on 26th April
will count for the IMD Award (see www.gb4imd.org.uk/). QSL via OE1WHC. [425 DX
News]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at: www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
18/04-25/04 5J0T: Isla San Andres WLOTA:2990 QSL LW9EOC (d)
18/04 KP4FD: Puerto Rico Island WLOTA:2802 QSL LoTW/eQSL
19/04-24/04 5K0M: Isla San Andres WLOTA:2990 QSL HK7IPT (d)
19/04-25/04 D44TXU: Ilha do Sal WLOTA:0610 QSL DL3LUM (B)
19/04-25/04 S79WK: Mahe Island WLOTA:3286 QSL OE1MWW (d/B)
21/04-10/05 B7CRA: Yongxing Dao WLOTA:4111 QSL BA4EG (d/B)
25/04-01/05 TK/IW5ELA: Corsica Island WLOTA:1390 QSL H/c (B)
25/04-29/04 V4/DF8AN: Nevis Island WLOTA:1470 QSL DF8AN (d/B)
6 METRES & UP -
19/04-20/04 Nebraska QSO Party 6m/2m classes 19 1200z-20 1759z
19/04-20/04 North Dakota QSO Party 6m & 2m classes 19 1800z-20 1800z
19/04-20/04 Ontario QSO Party 6m-70cm classes 19 1800z-20 1800z
19/04 Feld-Hell New Member Sprint 6m class 2000z-2200z
20/04 ARRL SSB Rookie Roundup 6m class 20 1800z-2359z
21/04 IRTS 2 Metre Counties SSB/FM/Fixed, /P 1400-1600 local
22/04 LY 2.4GHz & Up Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1700z-2059z
22/04 NRAU Microwave Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1700z-2100z
22/04 The 50MHz Open Cumulative SO/MO/LP/MP/HP 1700z-2100z
22/04 RSGB 50MHz UKAC SO/Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
22/04 RSGB SHF UKAC SO/Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
23/04 SKCC Straight Key Sprint 6m CW 0000z-0200z
23/04 Spring VHF/UHF Sprints 432MHz SO/Fixed/Rover 1900-2300 local
24/04-25/04 V4/DF8AN: St. Kitts NA-104 Grid:FK87 6m CW 100W QSL DF8AN (d/B)
25/04-29/04 V4/DF8AN: Nevis NA-104 Grid:FK87 6m CW 100W QSL DF8AN (d/B)
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_apr.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:
VK9MT - Mellish Reef
2014 Operation
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
QSLs via Bureau: None to report this week! :o(
QSLs via Direct: 5H1Z/3 [AF-054] (F6AML), EA9/DL2RNS (H/c), FG/F6ARC (FE11DX),
HL5FUA [AS-045] (QRZ.com), J38XX (OQRS/DL5AXX), JI5RPT/6 [AS-04] (H/c), MJ/K8PT
(H/c), V6P (QRZ.com), VK9X/K7CO (H/c), VP2MXI (OQRS), VP5/N0AT (H/c), YF1AR/0
(N2OO), YF1AR/1 (N2OO), YF1AR/9 (N2OO) and Z81R (OH2BH).
QSLs via LoTW: T33A and VK9MT.
BITS & PIECES -
EA6, BALEARIC ISLANDS -
Francois, ON4LO, will be active from Mallorca Island (DIE E-021, WLOTA 1902),
Balearic Islands (IOTA EU-004) 16 April - 5 May 2014 as EA6/ON4LO/p. QSL via
home call. [DXAT]
HA, HUNGARY -
Hi All of You,
On 19.04.2014 (Saturday) we will operating from HAFF-019 Hajdusagi TK. located
in East Hungary.
The operators are:
HG0WFF - HA0HW Laci, HG8LW/P Sanyi, HA8DD/P Geza and HA8FY/P Zsolt.
The planned operation will start at 6:00 UTC till we will have power in
batteries
and gasoline for the generator. :-)
We want to use CW, SSB and digital modes on HF bands from 40 to 10 m.
See you in the logs!
73/44 de Laci - HA0HW
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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Monday, April 7, 2014
I.C.P.O. Bulletin (04-11 April 2014)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
============================================
04/04/2014: Chris GM3WOJ (A35V) and Keith GM4YXI (A35X) plan activity from
Heilala Holiday Lodge, Tongatapu Island (OC-049, WW Loc. AG28HW), Kingdom of
Tonga, between 4-18 April 2014. QRV on 160-10 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. The QSL
manager for A35V and A35X is Kim Larson N3SL (Kim Larson N3SL, 22 N Hidden Acres
Drive, Sioux City, Iowa 51108, U.S.A.). Logs will be hosted by ClubLog. Further
info and updates on their website at: a35va35x.com/ [DX World]
04/04/2014: Dario, IZ4UEZ, will be active from 4th till 6th of April 2014 from
Castello Estense di Ferrara (WCA I-03646, DCI FE-006) with the special callsign
II4AA. The special call is to celebrate 90 years of the first Radio Club Station
in Italy I1AA that was located in the same QTH (Castello Estense) from 1924 till
1926. He plans to work: on 4th of April from 11:00 till 15:30 UTC, on 5th and
6th of April from 07:30 till 15:30 UTC on 40 and 20 metre CW and SSB. QSL via
home call, Bureau or direct. [RN1CW]
05/04/2014: Members of the Radio Club Croatian Flora Fauna (9A1WFF) will get on
the air from Lonjsko Polje (WWFF 9AFF-012), Krapje Djol (9AFF-096, first
activation), and Rakita (9AFF-097) on 5-6th April as 9A1WFF/p. QSL via 9A2MF.
[DXNL]
05/04/2014: Schalk, ZS1LL, will once again be active as A22LL from Lobatse,
South East district, Botswana, between 5-30th April 2014. QRV on the 20m band
operating CW and SSB. Watch 14020 kHz for CW and between 14180-14240 kHz for SSB
(mostly on 14200 kHz calling CQ. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. NO LoTW.
[OPDX Bulletin]
05/04/2014: Victor, CE1WFN plans to be active from Easter Island [aka Rapa Nui,
Isla de Pascua] (SA-001, DICE ICE-001, WLOTA 0319, WWFF CEFF-027) between 5-17th
April 2014 as CE0Y/CE1WFN. QRV on the HF bands. QSL via home call. [DX World]
05/04/2014: Operators Leo, PD0HFP and Frans, PA5CA will be traveling through
the Morocco Desert and the Atlas mountain range in a 4x4 Jeep Wrangler
(Unlimited stretched version) vehicle between 5-20th April 2014. They plan to be
active as CN2CA (TNX to Abdou, CN8VO) using an Icom 7100 with Harris Solid-State
PA into HiQ-5 HF mobile antenna. Operations will be on 80-6 metres. QSL via
PA9M, direct (2 GS) or by the bureau. NO IRCs are accepted. For more details and
updates, watch QRZ.com or visit: pa5ca.com/wp/?page_id=170 [OPDX Bulletin]
05/04/2014: Jean-Marc, F5SGI, will be active as CT9/F5SGI from Ilha da Madeira
[Madeira Island] (IOTA AF-014, DIP MA-001, PIP MD-001, WLOTA 0053) between
5-12th April 2014. QRV on 80-10 metres, mainly CW. QSL via home call, either
bureau or direct. [NG3K]
05/04/2014: The Team DX group Orobal, inc. Luis EA5HCC, Andres EA8AAW, Sixto
EA8CDW and Antonio EA8ED will be active on the 5th of April 2014 from Bateria de
San Francisco (WCA EA-01912, DCE GC-010). They plan to work as EA8ED/p on 40, 20
and 15 meters, SSB only. QSL via EA8ED. [RN1CW]
05/04/2014: Operators Mans PA2HGJ, Hugo PA2HW, Robert PA2RDK, Frank PA3CNO,
Paul PA3DFR, Henny PA3HK, Gert PE0MGB, and Piet PE1FLO, are all going to
Liechtenstein an operate as HB0/homecalls from the 5th to the 12th of March,
2014. QRV on 160-10 metre SSB, CW, and PSK31. QSLs via PE1FLO. [DXNL]
05/04/2014: Project X Contest Team members Ron K5HM, Matt K5NGU, Rick W5RH and
possibly others will be activating Mustang Island State Park (NA-092, USI
TX-011S, WW Loc. EL17JQ), Nueces County, Texas, during the Texas State Parks on
the Air (TSPOTA) event (www.tspota.com/) on 5-6th April 2014. QRV using the
special callsign N5T on 80-10m SSB and PSK31, using 100W with 2 element 5 band
hexbeam and several dipoles. Please QSL via K5HM: Direct - US Stations SASE.
Non-US 2 Green stamps or 1 IRC plus SAE. LOTW: Logs will be uploaded to LOTW
after the event. Website: www.mustangislandontheair.com/ [K5HM]
05/04/2014: Look for Marcel, PD5MVH, to be signing PD5MVH/p from Ameland Island
(EU-038) and lighthouse (ARLHS NET-001, WLOTA 1059) from 5-19th April, 2014. QRV
on the HF bands, holiday style. QSL via home call, Bureau or direct. [PD5MVH]
05/04/2014: From 5-18th April 2014 Juergen DJ2VO, Martin DL3KMS and Ernst DK7AN
will activate PJ4H from Villa Desert Palm, Nikiboko North, island of Bonaire
(SA-006, WLOTA 1279, WWFF PAFF-024, WW Loc. FK52UD). QRV 24/7 on 160-10 metre
(except 60m) CW, SSB and RTTY. Log will be uploaded to ClubLog every day. QSL
via ClubLog OQRS and LoTW. [DX World]
06/04/2014: Operators from the Malta Amateur Radio League will be active as
9H1MRL/p from the Gordan [aka Giordan, Gurdan] Lighthouse (ARLHS MLT-003, WLOTA
0046, WW Loc. JM76CB) on 6th April, 2014. The lighthouse is located on the
island of Gozo (IOTA EU-023, MIA MM-004). QRV on 80-10 metres, propagation
allowing, on or near the usual island and lighthouse frequencies. QSL direct to
9H1SP. [425 DX News]
07/04/2014: Pedro (the CEO of www.SmileGambia.org), ON7WP, will again be active
from Buntu Village, North River district, The Gambia, as C5WP between 7-15 April
2014. QRV, when time permits, on 40-10 metre SSB. QSL only direct to ON7WP
address. Please enclose adhesive address label and 3 US $ or 3 EURO postage and
(if you can afford it) some small sponsoring to help the organisation and pay
for the postage. All money goes to the locals. [DX World]
07/04/2014: Manu, ZP9MCE, will operate holiday style as HI7/ZP9MCE from Punta
Cana Beach, Dominican Republic (NA-096, WLOTA 2974). QRV from 7-14th April,
running QRP on 40, 30, and 20 metre CW. QSL via EA5ZD, direct only. [DXNL]
08/04/2014: Look for Bodo, DF8DX, to be active as T88QX from the Palau Rental
Shack, located in the West Plaza by the Sea Hotel, Malakal Island, State of
Koror, Republic of Palau (OC-009, WW Loc. PJ77FH). QRV from 8-15th April 2014 on
all bands and modes. QSL direct or bureau to DF8DX. Log will be uploaded to LoTW
after the DXpedition. [rsgbiota.org]
09/04/2014: Mini, JA2NQG, plans activity as JD1AAI from Chichi-jima (JIA
10-110, JCG 10007, Tokyo prefecture, WLOTA 2269), Ogasawara Islands (AS-031,
WWFF JAFF-018), Tokyo ken (prefecture), between 9-17 April 2014. QRV on the HF
bands, mainly CW, including an entry in the JIDX CW Contest from prefecture
number 48 (12-13 April). QSL via JD1AAI or JA2NQG, direct or bureau. [DX World]
09/04/2014: Look for Hans DL6JGN, Ronald PA3EWP and Guenter DL2AWG to be
signing KH8/homecalls from Ofu Island (OC-077, USi AS002S, WLOTA 3053), Manu'a
County, American Samoa, between 9-20th April 2014. Plans are to be QRV on 40m to
10m using CW, SSB and RTTY. They will use 2x K3 and PA 600W with Monoband GP's
from their QTH which is unobstructed to north direction, ie no hills. QSL via
home calls. Website: www.ofu2014.de/ [DX World]
10/04/2014: Imam, YB4IR/5, plans to be active from Natuna Island (IOTA OC-106),
Indonesia, between 10-14th April, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL
via LoTW/OQRS. [YB4IR]
11/04/2014: Wes, ZL3TE, will again be active from Viti Levu (OC-016, WLOTA
0055, WW Loc. RH82PB), Fiji, as 3D2SE between 11-14 April 2014. Main activity in
the JIDX CW contest, operating outside the contest mainly on CW with some Digi
modes. QSL Via LoTW / ZL3TE direct only. Log will be hosted by Club Log. [DX
World]
11/04/2014: Taka, JA8COE, plans activity as JA8COE/6 from Uji Island [Uji
Shima] (AS-067, WLOTA 2857), Kyoto prefecture, Japan, from 11-15 April 2014. QRV
on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and Digital modes. QSL via home call, direct only.
"Schedule change by sea condition." [rsgbiota.org]
11/04/2014: Jukka, OH3OJ, plans activity as OH3OJ/8 from the island of Hailuoto
(EU-184, WLOTA 0580), Oulu Province, Finland, from 11-15th April, 2014. QRV on
the HF bands, mainly SSB, on or near the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL
via home call, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
11/04/2014: Look for Jan, PE1GNP and Marc, PD7YY to be active as PH38EU from
Terschelling Island (EU-038, WLOTA 0943) between 11-14 April 2014. They plan to
be QRV on 40-10 meter SSB and 2 metre SSB. QSL via the Bureau or direct to
PE1GNP or PD7YY. [rsgbiota.org]
LOOKING AHEAD -
15/04/2014: Look between 15-25th April 2014, for Pascal F5JSD, to be active
from the island of Mahe (WLOTA 3286), Seychelles Inner Islands (AF-024), as
S79SD. It will be holiday style traffic, from 40 to 10 metres (even 6 if open),
mainly CW, in the morning and in the evening. Note: for the 40m band, Pascal
will be sending CW over 7050 kHz, according to the local regulations (7050-7100
kHz), and listening probably under 7030 kHz. Pascal will use 100w into a
vertical antenna. QSL via LoTW when he returns home, and other cards via the
French REF-Bureau (Please only this one), preferred. [F5NQL]
18/04/2014: Operators Choon E20HHK, Teerawat HS3NBR and Boy HS8GLR plan to be
active as E20HHK/p from Nu Island [Koh Nu; aka Mouse Island] (IOTA AS-145),
located off the shore from Leam Samila, Thailand, from 18-20 April, 2014. QRV on
80-10 metres, all the usual modes. QSL via E21EIC. [DX World]
21/04/2014: San, K5YY, will be active from Roma (Grid Loc. KG30), Maseru
District, Lesotho, as 7P8YY between 22nd April and 1st May, 2014. Plans are to
be QRV on the higher bands (17-10m) to give 7P to those who need a new country
or new-band country. Activity will be mainly SSB, with some time on RTTY and CW
as time permits. San's night operating will be on 30m CW, usually. QSL via K5YY,
direct only - no Buro, LoTW or OQRS. [DXAT]
29/04/2014: Look for Take, JI3DST, to be active as JI3DST/6 from Kuchino-shima
[Kuchino island, Grid Loc. PL49], Tokara Archipelago (AS-049), Kagoshima
Prefecture, Kyushu Region, Japan, between 29th April and 5th May, 2014. Plans
are to be QRV on 40-2 metre SSB/CW (FM/RTTY/PSK31/JT65A). QSL via home call,
direct or JARL Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
01/05/2014: From 1-5 May 2014, look for Markus DJ4EL/p, Dirk DK4DJ/p, Sebastian
DK6BA/p and Henning DK9LB/p to be active from the island of Fehmarn (EU-128,
DID/GIA O-001, DOK: N47, WW Loc. JO54MM) and the Westermarkelsdorf lighthouse
(DLTD/GLHA #57, ARLHS FED-261, WLOTA 0637). Fehmarn island is located in the
Baltic Sea, off the eastern coast of Schleswig-Holstein, Schleswig-Holstein
state, Ostholstein district, Germany. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and possibly
some PSK. QSL via the individual operators' home callsign, direct or by the DARC
Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
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]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
05/04/2014: ARI Vercelli will be active as II1SWL on 5-13th April 2014 to
promote "amateur radio and radio listening". QSL via bureau or direct to IW1EHL.
See www.qrz.com/db/II1SWL for further information. [425 DX News]
06/04/2014: From 6-20th April 2014, look for some members of the Union
Francaise des Telegraphistes UFT (The French CW Society), operating the special
callsign: TM29UFT, for the 29th UFT annual meeting which will be held in the
city of Aubagne, South France. It's a CW only operation, from 160m to 6 metres
and even more. All the QSO will be confirmed via the French REF Bureau (Only
this one will be used). SWL cards should go via this Bureau also. QSL manager
Gerard, F6ICG. [F5NQL]
09/04/2014: Between 9th and 15th of April 2014 look for the following stations
to be active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/1 operated by Dave K1TTT
located in Peru, Berkshire County, State of Massachusetts. W1AW/4 will be
operated by Bill K1SE (for PVRC/VA), located in Forest, Bedford County, State of
Virginia and will be joined by Steve K4EU (for PVRC/VA), located in Culpeper,
Culpeper County, State of Virginia. QSLs preferred via the bureau. [ARRL]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at: www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
05/04-17/04 CE0Y/CE1WFN: Isla de Pascua WLOTA:0319 QSL H/c (d)
05/04-12/04 CT9/F5SGI: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL H/c (d/B)
05/04-19/04 PD5MVH/P: Ameland WLOL:NET-001 WLOTA:1059 QSL H/c (d/B)
05/04-18/04 PJ4H: Bonaire Island WLOTA:1279 QSL ClubLog OQRS
06/04 9H1MRL/P: Gurdan WLOL:MLT-003 WLOTA:0046 QSL 9H1SP (d)
07/04-14/04 HI7/ZP9MCE: Dominican Republic WLOTA:2974 QSL EA5ZD (d)
09/04-17/04 JD1AAI: Chichi Shima WLOTA:2269 QSL JA2NQG (d/B)
09/04-20/04 KH8/DL2AWG: Ofu Island WLOTA:3053 QSL H/c (d/B)
09/04-20/04 KH8/DL6JGN: Ofu Island WLOTA:3053 QSL H/c (d/B)
09/04-20/04 KH8/PA3EWP: Ofu Island WLOTA:3053 QSL H/c (d/B)
11/04-14/04 3D2SE: Viti Levu Island WLOTA:0055 QSL ZL3TE (d)
11/04-15/04 JA8COE/6: Uji Shima WLOTA:2857 QSL H/c (d)
11/04-15/04 OH3OJ/8: Hailuoto WLOTA:0580 QSL H/c (d/B)
11/04-14/04 PH38EU: Terschelling Island WLOTA:0943 QSL PE1GNP (B)
6 METRES & UP -
04/04 Feld-Hell New Member Sprint 6m class 2000z-2200z
05/04-06/04 NZART V/U/SHF Low Band 6m-70cm 05 0500z-06 0100z
05/04-06/05 Mississippi QSO Party 6m-70cm classes 05 1400z-06 0200z
05/04-06/04 Texas State Parks On The Air 6m Phone/CW 05 1400z-06 0159z
06/04 RSGB First 70MHz Contest SO/Fixed/Open 0900z-1200z
08/04 LY 432MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1700z-2059z
08/04 NRAU 432MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1700z-2100z
08/04 SPAC 432MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
08/04 RSGB 432MHz UKAC SO/Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
09/04 MOON Contest 432MHz CW/Digital/FM/SSB 1800z-2000z
10/04 LY 50MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1700z-2059z
10/04 NRAU 50MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1700z-2100z
10/04 SPAC 50 MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_mar.html
Information about current VHF activities can be found on the VHF DX portal "Make
More Miles on VHF" at: www.MMMonVHF.de/
SMIRK: www.smirk.org/
SOTA (Summits On The Air) Watch Alerts at: www.sotawatch.org/
QSL INFO -
The following operations have been approved for DXCC credit:
3C0BYP - Annobon
Operation from February 26 through March 6, 2014
9XØHP - Rwanda
2013 Operation
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
QSLs via Bureau: 3D2OU, D2CQ, DP0GVN, DU1/JJ5GMJ [OC-128], EG3F [EU-078],
HH0/PS7EB, HP0INT/4, IS0/OM3RM, IS0/OM8, KH0N, OD5PL, PJ2/K2PLF, PJ7/G3TXF,
PZ5MM, RI1ANF, SU8N [AF-109], TJ3AY, TM5FI [EU-095] and Z21LS.
QSLs via Direct: A35JP (JA0RQV), JF3BFS [AS-117] (cba), ZS9MADIBA (QRZ.com),
OD5ZZ (NI5DX), OH/SP7VC [EU-101] (H/c), PY0F/PP1CZ (OQRS), PT4Y (PY4YY), V44KAO
(QRZ.com), XZ1J (JH1AJT OQRS), YJ0ZZ (NE7D), ZB2CN (DJ9WH), ZD8UW (M0URX) and
ZS8C (OQRS).
QSLs via LoTW: 9A7C, 9M2TO, 9V1YC, 9H1SP, A92GE, CP6AA, EW8DZ, FT5ZM, HC2S,
M0PNN, OA4/NK0S, ON5PO, R11BIA, RZ0AF, T6DD, TA2ST, TC10SWAT, TX6G, UN5J, V31MA,
W7AW/7, W1AW/8, YB0MWM, YB4IR/P, YL2014C and YV5JBI.
BITS & PIECES -
ARRL CENTENNIAL QSO PARTY -
Between 2nd and 8th of April 2014 look for the following stations to be active
to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/3 operated by Bud AA3B located in
Boyertown, Berks County, State of Pennsylvania and will be joined by Charlie
K3WW located in Perkasie, Bucks County, State of Pennsylvania. W1AW/7 will be
operated by Bob W7YAQ (for CODXC), located in Sisters, Deschutes County, State
of Oregon. QSLs preferred via the bureau. [ARRL]
F, FRANCE -
Special event station TM8BIRD operates in the context of the Festival de
l'Oiseau et de la Nature (www.festival-oiseau-nature.com/) during the entire
month of April. QSL via F5INJ. [DXNL]
JA, JAPAN -
Special callsign 8J740YYM celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Tsugaru Sky
Club (JA7YYM), on all bands and modes, between April and August, 2014.
Tsugaru-city is located in the Tohoku region, Aomori ken (prefecture), island of
Honshu (AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan. QSL via the Bureau is preferred.
[JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
PA, THE NETHERLANDS -
Members of IPA will be active as PG200KMAR between now and February 2015. See
their rota for details: 1 May - 28 May; 26 June - 23 July; 21 August - 17
September; 17 October - 12 November; 11 December - 7 January 2015. The occasion
is the 200th anniversary of the Royal Military Constabulary. QRV on all bands
and modes. QSOs with PG200KMAR will also count two points towards the Windmill
Award. QSL via PA9LUC after the last operating window, eQSL; direct cards need
to include SAE and $1 for Europe, $2 for all other regions, no IRC please.
Website: www.iparc.tk/ and
www.ipa-nederland.nl/district/ipa-radioamateurs/welkom-bij-de-iparc/ [DXNL]
============================================
73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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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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WWFF-council-member (representing VEFF).
www.wwff.co/
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"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
============================================
04/04/2014: Chris GM3WOJ (A35V) and Keith GM4YXI (A35X) plan activity from
Heilala Holiday Lodge, Tongatapu Island (OC-049, WW Loc. AG28HW), Kingdom of
Tonga, between 4-18 April 2014. QRV on 160-10 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. The QSL
manager for A35V and A35X is Kim Larson N3SL (Kim Larson N3SL, 22 N Hidden Acres
Drive, Sioux City, Iowa 51108, U.S.A.). Logs will be hosted by ClubLog. Further
info and updates on their website at: a35va35x.com/ [DX World]
04/04/2014: Dario, IZ4UEZ, will be active from 4th till 6th of April 2014 from
Castello Estense di Ferrara (WCA I-03646, DCI FE-006) with the special callsign
II4AA. The special call is to celebrate 90 years of the first Radio Club Station
in Italy I1AA that was located in the same QTH (Castello Estense) from 1924 till
1926. He plans to work: on 4th of April from 11:00 till 15:30 UTC, on 5th and
6th of April from 07:30 till 15:30 UTC on 40 and 20 metre CW and SSB. QSL via
home call, Bureau or direct. [RN1CW]
05/04/2014: Members of the Radio Club Croatian Flora Fauna (9A1WFF) will get on
the air from Lonjsko Polje (WWFF 9AFF-012), Krapje Djol (9AFF-096, first
activation), and Rakita (9AFF-097) on 5-6th April as 9A1WFF/p. QSL via 9A2MF.
[DXNL]
05/04/2014: Schalk, ZS1LL, will once again be active as A22LL from Lobatse,
South East district, Botswana, between 5-30th April 2014. QRV on the 20m band
operating CW and SSB. Watch 14020 kHz for CW and between 14180-14240 kHz for SSB
(mostly on 14200 kHz calling CQ. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. NO LoTW.
[OPDX Bulletin]
05/04/2014: Victor, CE1WFN plans to be active from Easter Island [aka Rapa Nui,
Isla de Pascua] (SA-001, DICE ICE-001, WLOTA 0319, WWFF CEFF-027) between 5-17th
April 2014 as CE0Y/CE1WFN. QRV on the HF bands. QSL via home call. [DX World]
05/04/2014: Operators Leo, PD0HFP and Frans, PA5CA will be traveling through
the Morocco Desert and the Atlas mountain range in a 4x4 Jeep Wrangler
(Unlimited stretched version) vehicle between 5-20th April 2014. They plan to be
active as CN2CA (TNX to Abdou, CN8VO) using an Icom 7100 with Harris Solid-State
PA into HiQ-5 HF mobile antenna. Operations will be on 80-6 metres. QSL via
PA9M, direct (2 GS) or by the bureau. NO IRCs are accepted. For more details and
updates, watch QRZ.com or visit: pa5ca.com/wp/?page_id=170 [OPDX Bulletin]
05/04/2014: Jean-Marc, F5SGI, will be active as CT9/F5SGI from Ilha da Madeira
[Madeira Island] (IOTA AF-014, DIP MA-001, PIP MD-001, WLOTA 0053) between
5-12th April 2014. QRV on 80-10 metres, mainly CW. QSL via home call, either
bureau or direct. [NG3K]
05/04/2014: The Team DX group Orobal, inc. Luis EA5HCC, Andres EA8AAW, Sixto
EA8CDW and Antonio EA8ED will be active on the 5th of April 2014 from Bateria de
San Francisco (WCA EA-01912, DCE GC-010). They plan to work as EA8ED/p on 40, 20
and 15 meters, SSB only. QSL via EA8ED. [RN1CW]
05/04/2014: Operators Mans PA2HGJ, Hugo PA2HW, Robert PA2RDK, Frank PA3CNO,
Paul PA3DFR, Henny PA3HK, Gert PE0MGB, and Piet PE1FLO, are all going to
Liechtenstein an operate as HB0/homecalls from the 5th to the 12th of March,
2014. QRV on 160-10 metre SSB, CW, and PSK31. QSLs via PE1FLO. [DXNL]
05/04/2014: Project X Contest Team members Ron K5HM, Matt K5NGU, Rick W5RH and
possibly others will be activating Mustang Island State Park (NA-092, USI
TX-011S, WW Loc. EL17JQ), Nueces County, Texas, during the Texas State Parks on
the Air (TSPOTA) event (www.tspota.com/) on 5-6th April 2014. QRV using the
special callsign N5T on 80-10m SSB and PSK31, using 100W with 2 element 5 band
hexbeam and several dipoles. Please QSL via K5HM: Direct - US Stations SASE.
Non-US 2 Green stamps or 1 IRC plus SAE. LOTW: Logs will be uploaded to LOTW
after the event. Website: www.mustangislandontheair.com/ [K5HM]
05/04/2014: Look for Marcel, PD5MVH, to be signing PD5MVH/p from Ameland Island
(EU-038) and lighthouse (ARLHS NET-001, WLOTA 1059) from 5-19th April, 2014. QRV
on the HF bands, holiday style. QSL via home call, Bureau or direct. [PD5MVH]
05/04/2014: From 5-18th April 2014 Juergen DJ2VO, Martin DL3KMS and Ernst DK7AN
will activate PJ4H from Villa Desert Palm, Nikiboko North, island of Bonaire
(SA-006, WLOTA 1279, WWFF PAFF-024, WW Loc. FK52UD). QRV 24/7 on 160-10 metre
(except 60m) CW, SSB and RTTY. Log will be uploaded to ClubLog every day. QSL
via ClubLog OQRS and LoTW. [DX World]
06/04/2014: Operators from the Malta Amateur Radio League will be active as
9H1MRL/p from the Gordan [aka Giordan, Gurdan] Lighthouse (ARLHS MLT-003, WLOTA
0046, WW Loc. JM76CB) on 6th April, 2014. The lighthouse is located on the
island of Gozo (IOTA EU-023, MIA MM-004). QRV on 80-10 metres, propagation
allowing, on or near the usual island and lighthouse frequencies. QSL direct to
9H1SP. [425 DX News]
07/04/2014: Pedro (the CEO of www.SmileGambia.org), ON7WP, will again be active
from Buntu Village, North River district, The Gambia, as C5WP between 7-15 April
2014. QRV, when time permits, on 40-10 metre SSB. QSL only direct to ON7WP
address. Please enclose adhesive address label and 3 US $ or 3 EURO postage and
(if you can afford it) some small sponsoring to help the organisation and pay
for the postage. All money goes to the locals. [DX World]
07/04/2014: Manu, ZP9MCE, will operate holiday style as HI7/ZP9MCE from Punta
Cana Beach, Dominican Republic (NA-096, WLOTA 2974). QRV from 7-14th April,
running QRP on 40, 30, and 20 metre CW. QSL via EA5ZD, direct only. [DXNL]
08/04/2014: Look for Bodo, DF8DX, to be active as T88QX from the Palau Rental
Shack, located in the West Plaza by the Sea Hotel, Malakal Island, State of
Koror, Republic of Palau (OC-009, WW Loc. PJ77FH). QRV from 8-15th April 2014 on
all bands and modes. QSL direct or bureau to DF8DX. Log will be uploaded to LoTW
after the DXpedition. [rsgbiota.org]
09/04/2014: Mini, JA2NQG, plans activity as JD1AAI from Chichi-jima (JIA
10-110, JCG 10007, Tokyo prefecture, WLOTA 2269), Ogasawara Islands (AS-031,
WWFF JAFF-018), Tokyo ken (prefecture), between 9-17 April 2014. QRV on the HF
bands, mainly CW, including an entry in the JIDX CW Contest from prefecture
number 48 (12-13 April). QSL via JD1AAI or JA2NQG, direct or bureau. [DX World]
09/04/2014: Look for Hans DL6JGN, Ronald PA3EWP and Guenter DL2AWG to be
signing KH8/homecalls from Ofu Island (OC-077, USi AS002S, WLOTA 3053), Manu'a
County, American Samoa, between 9-20th April 2014. Plans are to be QRV on 40m to
10m using CW, SSB and RTTY. They will use 2x K3 and PA 600W with Monoband GP's
from their QTH which is unobstructed to north direction, ie no hills. QSL via
home calls. Website: www.ofu2014.de/ [DX World]
10/04/2014: Imam, YB4IR/5, plans to be active from Natuna Island (IOTA OC-106),
Indonesia, between 10-14th April, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL
via LoTW/OQRS. [YB4IR]
11/04/2014: Wes, ZL3TE, will again be active from Viti Levu (OC-016, WLOTA
0055, WW Loc. RH82PB), Fiji, as 3D2SE between 11-14 April 2014. Main activity in
the JIDX CW contest, operating outside the contest mainly on CW with some Digi
modes. QSL Via LoTW / ZL3TE direct only. Log will be hosted by Club Log. [DX
World]
11/04/2014: Taka, JA8COE, plans activity as JA8COE/6 from Uji Island [Uji
Shima] (AS-067, WLOTA 2857), Kyoto prefecture, Japan, from 11-15 April 2014. QRV
on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and Digital modes. QSL via home call, direct only.
"Schedule change by sea condition." [rsgbiota.org]
11/04/2014: Jukka, OH3OJ, plans activity as OH3OJ/8 from the island of Hailuoto
(EU-184, WLOTA 0580), Oulu Province, Finland, from 11-15th April, 2014. QRV on
the HF bands, mainly SSB, on or near the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL
via home call, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
11/04/2014: Look for Jan, PE1GNP and Marc, PD7YY to be active as PH38EU from
Terschelling Island (EU-038, WLOTA 0943) between 11-14 April 2014. They plan to
be QRV on 40-10 meter SSB and 2 metre SSB. QSL via the Bureau or direct to
PE1GNP or PD7YY. [rsgbiota.org]
LOOKING AHEAD -
15/04/2014: Look between 15-25th April 2014, for Pascal F5JSD, to be active
from the island of Mahe (WLOTA 3286), Seychelles Inner Islands (AF-024), as
S79SD. It will be holiday style traffic, from 40 to 10 metres (even 6 if open),
mainly CW, in the morning and in the evening. Note: for the 40m band, Pascal
will be sending CW over 7050 kHz, according to the local regulations (7050-7100
kHz), and listening probably under 7030 kHz. Pascal will use 100w into a
vertical antenna. QSL via LoTW when he returns home, and other cards via the
French REF-Bureau (Please only this one), preferred. [F5NQL]
18/04/2014: Operators Choon E20HHK, Teerawat HS3NBR and Boy HS8GLR plan to be
active as E20HHK/p from Nu Island [Koh Nu; aka Mouse Island] (IOTA AS-145),
located off the shore from Leam Samila, Thailand, from 18-20 April, 2014. QRV on
80-10 metres, all the usual modes. QSL via E21EIC. [DX World]
21/04/2014: San, K5YY, will be active from Roma (Grid Loc. KG30), Maseru
District, Lesotho, as 7P8YY between 22nd April and 1st May, 2014. Plans are to
be QRV on the higher bands (17-10m) to give 7P to those who need a new country
or new-band country. Activity will be mainly SSB, with some time on RTTY and CW
as time permits. San's night operating will be on 30m CW, usually. QSL via K5YY,
direct only - no Buro, LoTW or OQRS. [DXAT]
29/04/2014: Look for Take, JI3DST, to be active as JI3DST/6 from Kuchino-shima
[Kuchino island, Grid Loc. PL49], Tokara Archipelago (AS-049), Kagoshima
Prefecture, Kyushu Region, Japan, between 29th April and 5th May, 2014. Plans
are to be QRV on 40-2 metre SSB/CW (FM/RTTY/PSK31/JT65A). QSL via home call,
direct or JARL Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
01/05/2014: From 1-5 May 2014, look for Markus DJ4EL/p, Dirk DK4DJ/p, Sebastian
DK6BA/p and Henning DK9LB/p to be active from the island of Fehmarn (EU-128,
DID/GIA O-001, DOK: N47, WW Loc. JO54MM) and the Westermarkelsdorf lighthouse
(DLTD/GLHA #57, ARLHS FED-261, WLOTA 0637). Fehmarn island is located in the
Baltic Sea, off the eastern coast of Schleswig-Holstein, Schleswig-Holstein
state, Ostholstein district, Germany. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and possibly
some PSK. QSL via the individual operators' home callsign, direct or by the DARC
Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
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]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
05/04/2014: ARI Vercelli will be active as II1SWL on 5-13th April 2014 to
promote "amateur radio and radio listening". QSL via bureau or direct to IW1EHL.
See www.qrz.com/db/II1SWL for further information. [425 DX News]
06/04/2014: From 6-20th April 2014, look for some members of the Union
Francaise des Telegraphistes UFT (The French CW Society), operating the special
callsign: TM29UFT, for the 29th UFT annual meeting which will be held in the
city of Aubagne, South France. It's a CW only operation, from 160m to 6 metres
and even more. All the QSO will be confirmed via the French REF Bureau (Only
this one will be used). SWL cards should go via this Bureau also. QSL manager
Gerard, F6ICG. [F5NQL]
09/04/2014: Between 9th and 15th of April 2014 look for the following stations
to be active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/1 operated by Dave K1TTT
located in Peru, Berkshire County, State of Massachusetts. W1AW/4 will be
operated by Bill K1SE (for PVRC/VA), located in Forest, Bedford County, State of
Virginia and will be joined by Steve K4EU (for PVRC/VA), located in Culpeper,
Culpeper County, State of Virginia. QSLs preferred via the bureau. [ARRL]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at: www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
05/04-17/04 CE0Y/CE1WFN: Isla de Pascua WLOTA:0319 QSL H/c (d)
05/04-12/04 CT9/F5SGI: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL H/c (d/B)
05/04-19/04 PD5MVH/P: Ameland WLOL:NET-001 WLOTA:1059 QSL H/c (d/B)
05/04-18/04 PJ4H: Bonaire Island WLOTA:1279 QSL ClubLog OQRS
06/04 9H1MRL/P: Gurdan WLOL:MLT-003 WLOTA:0046 QSL 9H1SP (d)
07/04-14/04 HI7/ZP9MCE: Dominican Republic WLOTA:2974 QSL EA5ZD (d)
09/04-17/04 JD1AAI: Chichi Shima WLOTA:2269 QSL JA2NQG (d/B)
09/04-20/04 KH8/DL2AWG: Ofu Island WLOTA:3053 QSL H/c (d/B)
09/04-20/04 KH8/DL6JGN: Ofu Island WLOTA:3053 QSL H/c (d/B)
09/04-20/04 KH8/PA3EWP: Ofu Island WLOTA:3053 QSL H/c (d/B)
11/04-14/04 3D2SE: Viti Levu Island WLOTA:0055 QSL ZL3TE (d)
11/04-15/04 JA8COE/6: Uji Shima WLOTA:2857 QSL H/c (d)
11/04-15/04 OH3OJ/8: Hailuoto WLOTA:0580 QSL H/c (d/B)
11/04-14/04 PH38EU: Terschelling Island WLOTA:0943 QSL PE1GNP (B)
6 METRES & UP -
04/04 Feld-Hell New Member Sprint 6m class 2000z-2200z
05/04-06/04 NZART V/U/SHF Low Band 6m-70cm 05 0500z-06 0100z
05/04-06/05 Mississippi QSO Party 6m-70cm classes 05 1400z-06 0200z
05/04-06/04 Texas State Parks On The Air 6m Phone/CW 05 1400z-06 0159z
06/04 RSGB First 70MHz Contest SO/Fixed/Open 0900z-1200z
08/04 LY 432MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1700z-2059z
08/04 NRAU 432MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1700z-2100z
08/04 SPAC 432MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
08/04 RSGB 432MHz UKAC SO/Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
09/04 MOON Contest 432MHz CW/Digital/FM/SSB 1800z-2000z
10/04 LY 50MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1700z-2059z
10/04 NRAU 50MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1700z-2100z
10/04 SPAC 50 MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_mar.html
Information about current VHF activities can be found on the VHF DX portal "Make
More Miles on VHF" at: www.MMMonVHF.de/
SMIRK: www.smirk.org/
SOTA (Summits On The Air) Watch Alerts at: www.sotawatch.org/
QSL INFO -
The following operations have been approved for DXCC credit:
3C0BYP - Annobon
Operation from February 26 through March 6, 2014
9XØHP - Rwanda
2013 Operation
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
QSLs via Bureau: 3D2OU, D2CQ, DP0GVN, DU1/JJ5GMJ [OC-128], EG3F [EU-078],
HH0/PS7EB, HP0INT/4, IS0/OM3RM, IS0/OM8, KH0N, OD5PL, PJ2/K2PLF, PJ7/G3TXF,
PZ5MM, RI1ANF, SU8N [AF-109], TJ3AY, TM5FI [EU-095] and Z21LS.
QSLs via Direct: A35JP (JA0RQV), JF3BFS [AS-117] (cba), ZS9MADIBA (QRZ.com),
OD5ZZ (NI5DX), OH/SP7VC [EU-101] (H/c), PY0F/PP1CZ (OQRS), PT4Y (PY4YY), V44KAO
(QRZ.com), XZ1J (JH1AJT OQRS), YJ0ZZ (NE7D), ZB2CN (DJ9WH), ZD8UW (M0URX) and
ZS8C (OQRS).
QSLs via LoTW: 9A7C, 9M2TO, 9V1YC, 9H1SP, A92GE, CP6AA, EW8DZ, FT5ZM, HC2S,
M0PNN, OA4/NK0S, ON5PO, R11BIA, RZ0AF, T6DD, TA2ST, TC10SWAT, TX6G, UN5J, V31MA,
W7AW/7, W1AW/8, YB0MWM, YB4IR/P, YL2014C and YV5JBI.
BITS & PIECES -
ARRL CENTENNIAL QSO PARTY -
Between 2nd and 8th of April 2014 look for the following stations to be active
to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/3 operated by Bud AA3B located in
Boyertown, Berks County, State of Pennsylvania and will be joined by Charlie
K3WW located in Perkasie, Bucks County, State of Pennsylvania. W1AW/7 will be
operated by Bob W7YAQ (for CODXC), located in Sisters, Deschutes County, State
of Oregon. QSLs preferred via the bureau. [ARRL]
F, FRANCE -
Special event station TM8BIRD operates in the context of the Festival de
l'Oiseau et de la Nature (www.festival-oiseau-nature.com/) during the entire
month of April. QSL via F5INJ. [DXNL]
JA, JAPAN -
Special callsign 8J740YYM celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Tsugaru Sky
Club (JA7YYM), on all bands and modes, between April and August, 2014.
Tsugaru-city is located in the Tohoku region, Aomori ken (prefecture), island of
Honshu (AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan. QSL via the Bureau is preferred.
[JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
PA, THE NETHERLANDS -
Members of IPA will be active as PG200KMAR between now and February 2015. See
their rota for details: 1 May - 28 May; 26 June - 23 July; 21 August - 17
September; 17 October - 12 November; 11 December - 7 January 2015. The occasion
is the 200th anniversary of the Royal Military Constabulary. QRV on all bands
and modes. QSOs with PG200KMAR will also count two points towards the Windmill
Award. QSL via PA9LUC after the last operating window, eQSL; direct cards need
to include SAE and $1 for Europe, $2 for all other regions, no IRC please.
Website: www.iparc.tk/ and
www.ipa-nederland.nl/district/ipa-radioamateurs/welkom-bij-de-iparc/ [DXNL]
============================================
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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World Lighthouses On The Air - WLOTA
www.wlota.com/
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All Croatian Islands Award - ACIA
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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WWFF-council-member (representing VEFF).
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Thursday, March 27, 2014
I.C.P.O. Bulletin (28 March - 04 April 2014)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
============================================
28/03/2014: Operators Tang BM2AAV, Zhang BV1ED, Eddie BV2DD, Evan BV2KS, Lee
BV2NT and Lee BX2AB will be active as BP0P from Taipei, Taiwan (AS-020, WLOTA
0022, WW Loc. PL04VT) between 28-30 March 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and
RTTY, including a Multi-Two entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March). QSL
via BP0P (see QRZ.com). QSL also OK via ART QSL Service (BP0P c/o QSL Service,
Amateur Radio Taipei, P.O. Box 73-326, Taipei, Taiwan). [NG3K]
28/03/2014: Operators Heye DJ9RR, Norbert DJ7JC, Pista HA5AO, George HA5UK,
Luigi IV3YER, Dave K3EL, Gene K5GS, Glenn KE4KY, Luke VK3HJ, Mike WA6O and Les
W2LK will be active from Mellish Reef (IOTA OC-072) as VK9MT between 28th March
and 9th April 2014. They will use 6 K3's with 6 KPA600's and vertical antennas.
They plan to have 2 teams of 5 operators per shift on the air. Frequencies:
160-10m CW; 80-10m SSB; and 40-10m RTTY. QSL via M0URX (OQRS). Full details
available on their website at: www.vk9mt.com/ [DX World]
28/03/2014: Kei, KG2A (aka JJ1RJR and V25A), will once again be active as
KG2A/VP9 from the QTH of Ed, VP9GE, in Hamilton Parish, island of Bermuda
(NA-005, WLOTA 0201) between 28-31 March 2014. Kei will focus on the CQWW WPX
SSB Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band entry, CQ zone 8. Outside the contest look
for Kei to be active on the WARC and other bands, mainly CW. QSL via KG2A,
direct only (see QRZ.com). [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Celo, PY1MT will be QRV as PY1MT/p from Ilha de Jurubaiba (IOTA
SA-029, DIB RJ-22) and lighthouse (DFB RJ-24, ARLHS BRA-225) on 29-30 March,
2014, with some activity during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest. QSL via home call,
direct or Bureau. [425 DX News]
29/03/2014: The F8REF Bulletin reports that Pierre-Louis, F5NED will operate as
TO5NED from Mayotte (AF-027, DIFO FH-001, WLOTA 0376) from 29 March to 2 April
2014, with activity on the HF bands CW and SSB. QSL via home call. [425 DX News]
30/03/2014: John, 9H5G/C6A departs Nassau on Saturday and hopes to be active
from Little Harbour, Berry Islands (NA-054) sometime on Sunday, 30th March,
2014. QRV for 10 days, SSB/RTTY/PSK. See KK4OYJ blog for more info. [DX World]
01/04/2014: Martin, DB4BJ, plans to be active from the island of Dominica (IOTA
NA-101) as J79DB from 1-15 April 2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. QSL
via home call, direct (Martin Klar, Kuckucksweg 5, Oldenburg D-26131, Germany)
or Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL. Website: www.db4bj.de/
[rsgbiota.org]
02/04/2014: Operators Rob N7QT, Melanie AB1UH, Hugh W4VAB and Guy N7UN have
planned a holiday style, suitcase expedition, to the island of San Andres
(NA-033, WLOTA 2990, WWFF HKFF-035) using the callsign 5J0X. QRV between 2-14
April 2014 on 80-10 metre CW, SSB and PSK. The operation will be primarily
holiday style. Logs will be uploaded during the operation to Clublog and to LoTW
shortly after the mini-DXpedition. QSL direct to N7QT. No eQSLs. IRCs are
acceptable. ARRL Bureau cards acceptable. Direct QSLs with 2 US$ will be
returned via international postage otherwise via the ARRL Bureau. [DX World]
03/04/2014: A large group of operators will be active as DA0HEL from Helgoland
island (EU-127, DID/GIA N-014, WLOTA 0518) on 3-12 April, 2014. They will run
3-4 stations on the HF bands. QSL via DF6QC, bureau preferred. [425 DX News]
04/04/2014: Chris GM3WOJ (A35V) and Keith GM4YXI (A35X) plan activity from
Heilala Holiday Lodge, Tongatapu Island (OC-049, WW Loc. AG28HW), Kingdom of
Tonga, between 4-18 April 2014. QRV on 160-10 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. The QSL
manager for A35V and A35X is Kim Larson N3SL (Kim Larson N3SL, 22 N Hidden Acres
Drive, Sioux City, Iowa 51108, U.S.A.). Logs will be hosted by ClubLog. Further
info and updates on their website at: a35va35x.com/ [DX World]
LOOKING AHEAD -
10/04/2014: Imam, YB4IR/5, plans to be active from Natuna Island (IOTA OC-106)
between 10-14th April, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via home
call, direct, OQRS, LoTW and Bureau. [YB4IR]
11/04/2014: Jukka, OH3OJ, plans activity as OH3OJ/8 from the island of Hailuoto
(EU-184, WLOTA 0580), Oulu Province, Finland, from 11-15th April, 2014. QRV on
the HF bands, mainly SSB, on or near the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL
via home call, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
17/04/2014: Joe, K5KUA, will once again visit Galveston island (NA-143, USi
TX-001S, Galveston County), Texas, between 17-20th April, 2014. He will be
working CW only on the HF bands as time permits. QSL via home call, Bureau or
direct. [rsgbiota.org]
01/05/2014: Operators Siggi DL3HBZ, Stefan DJ7AO, Helge DF6LPC, Ben DB2LS,
Stefan DJ7AO, Uli DJ9IE, Henrik DF1LEO, Lothar DL8HAL and Harry DL5HAQ will be
active as DK0RZ and DL0DFF from the island of Hooge (EU-042, DID/GIA N-22) and
Hallig Hooge (WWFF DLFF-013) between 1-4 May, 2014. QRV on all bands and modes.
QSL via the DARC Bureau is preferred. Website: www.darc.de/e39 [rsgbiota.org]
03/05/2014: Look for Toshi, JD1BLC and Yoshi, JE2EHP to be active from
Chichi-jima (JIA 10-110, JCG 10007, WLOTA 2269, Tokyo prefecture), Ogasawara
Islands (AS-031) between 3-12 May, 2014. QRV on all bands and modes. Both Bureau
and direct QSLs are accepted via Toshi's JA homecall, JP1IOF. LoTW and OQRS will
be also available. [NG3K]
01/07/2014: David, OK6DJ, will be active as SV5/OK6DJ from Rhodes Island [Nisos
Rodos] (GIOTA DKS-006, MIA MGD-028, WLOTA 0045), Dodecanese (EU-001), from 1-7
July, 2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. QSL via home call, direct or
Bureau. [DXAT]
20/08/2014: Robert, VY2XDX, will be active as XO2C from Prince Edward Island
(NA-029, CIsA PE-001, WLOTA 0523, Grid Loc. EN76) from 20-25th August, 2014.
This will be a vacation style activation. Operating from about 1900 UTC to 0300
UTC. XO2C is the special event callsign celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the
Charlottetown Conference (www.canada-150th.ca/). QSL via VE3RHE, direct or
Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
AIRFIELDS ON THE AIR WEEK (AOTA) -
The Royal Air Force Amateur Radio Society (RAFARS) runs an Airfields on the
Air week from 29th March until 6th April, 2014. The following stations are going
to take part: RAF Langham GB2LAF, RAF Cranwell (Air Cadets) GB1CW, RAF
Neatishead GB2RAF, RAF Henlow GB4SMH, RAF Rednal GB6RAF, RAF Stanbridge GB4STB,
MOD Boscombe Down GB1BN, RAF Langham GB2LAF, RAF Halton GB0HN and RAF Cranwell
G3RAF/P. Further information and event details can be found at:
www.qsl.net/g4dqp/Regulations.html [DXNL]
ISWL CLUB CALLSIGNS -
The ISWL Club Callsigns in use throughout the month of April 2014 are:
GX4BJC /A & GX4BJC /P - Operated from Liverton, in Devonshire, by Tony -
M0RIF. (/A WAB Square = SX87 - England, IOTA = EU-005, WLOTA LH-1841).
MX1SWL /A - Operated from Frodsham, in Cheshire, by Tony - G1JPV. (/A WAB Square
= SJ57 - England, IOTA = EU-005, WLOTA LH-1841).
ALL QSL's for BOTH Calls will be handled by Herbie G6XOU and NOT the individual
Operator.
The I.S.W.L. is a member of the European PSK Club.
All QSL Info is on www.iswl.org.uk/ or www.qrz.com/ or via www.eQSL.cc/ NO LOTW.
I.S.W.L. Awards are available to all Hams and SWL's - see www.iswl.org.uk/
for full details. eQSL.cc cards ARE welcomed for our awards.
Very best wishes to all,
Pete Rayer, ISWL Life Vice President, Bournemouth, UK. [Pete's-DX-Newsdesk]
U.S.A. Special Events can be found at: www.arrl.org/special-event-stations
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
28/03-30/03 BP0P: Taiwan (main island) WLOTA:0022 QSL QRZ.com
28/03-31/03 KG2A/VP9: Hamilton Island WLOTA:0201 QSL H/c (d)
28/03-01/04 NH2KY: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL JR3QFB (d/B)
28/03-01/04 NY8A/KH2: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL JG1ITH (d/B)
28/03-01/04 W3JH/KH2: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL JR3QFB (d/B)
29/03-30/03 4V1JR: Haiti Island WLOTA:0343 QSL W3HNK (d)
29/03-30/03 8J1MTD: Honshu WLOTA:2376 QSL Direct/LoTW
29/03-30/03 8P2K: Barbados Island WLOTA:0999 QSL KU9C (d)
29/03-30/03 CQ3L: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL DJ6QT (d/B)
29/03-30/03 CR2X: Ilha de Sao Miguel WLOTA:2016 QSL OH2BH (d/B)
29/03-30/03 CR3A: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL EA5GL (d)
29/03-30/03 D4C: Ilha de Sao Vicente WLOTA:1976 QSL IZ4DPV (d/B)
29/03-30/03 D44AC: Ilha de Sao Vicente WLOTA:1976 QSL IZ4DPV (d/B)
29/03-30/03 EA8/RA1A: Ilha de Tenerife WLOTA:1276 QSL RN3RQ (d)
29/03-30/03 EF8U: Isla de Gran Canaria WLOTA:0969 QSL EA8URE (d)
29/03-30/03 EI1A: Ireland (Eire) WLOTA:2484 QSL PA3249 (d/B)
29/03-30/03 H27A: Cyprus Island WLOTA:0051 QSL RT9T (d)
29/03-30/03 KH2KY: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL JA1MFR (LoTW/eQSL)
29/03-30/03 NP2P: St. Croix Island WLOTA:2477 QSL LoTW/N2TTA (d)
29/03-30/03 P49Y: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL AE6Y (d)
29/03-30/03 PJ2T: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL W3HNK (d)
29/03-30/03 SX9C: Nisos Kriti WLOTA:1400 QSL LoTW
29/03-02/04 TO5NED: Mayotte Island WLOTA:0376 QSL F5NED (d/B)
29/03-30/03 VP2E: Anguilla Island WLOTA:1474 QSL N5AU (d)
29/03-30/03 WP2Z: St. Croix Island WLOTA:2477 QSL KU9C (d/B)
29/03-30/03 WP3C: Puerto Rico Island WLOTA:2802 QSL W3HNK (d)/LoTW
29/03-30/03 YE2C: Java WLOTA:1660 QSL LoTW
31/03-18/04 PJ2/DH2AK: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL H/c (d/B)
31/03-18/04 PJ2/DL1HTM: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL H/c (d/B)
02/04-14/04 5J0X: Isla San Andres WLOTA:2990 QSL N7QT (d)
03/04-12/04 DA0HEL: Helgoland WLOTA:0518 QSL DF6QC (B)
6 METRES & UP -
28/03-04/04 KH6/N0JK: Oahu Isl. OC-019 Grid:BL01 6m 3el 100w QSL N0JK (d)
01/04 LY 144MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1700z-2059z
01/04 NRAU 144MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1700z-2100z
01/04 SPAC 144MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
01/04 RSGB 144MHz UKAC SO/Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
02/04 MOON Contest 144MHz CW/Digital/FM/SSB 1800z-2000z
04/04 Feld-Hell New Member Sprint 6m class 2000z-2200z
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_mar.html
Information about current VHF activities can be found on the VHF DX portal "Make
More Miles on VHF" at: www.MMMonVHF.de/
SMIRK: www.smirk.org/
SOTA (Summits On The Air) Watch Alerts at: www.sotawatch.org/
QSL INFO -
The following operation is approved for DXCC credit:
TN2MS - Republic Of The Congo
Special notation:
Due to the information we had at the time some operations may have been
rejected as being a shipboard operation. This issue has been resolved and all
operations from October 12 through October 24, 2013 are now valid for DXCC
credit.
If you have a card for this operation between the dates of October 12 through
October 24, 2013 that was rejected, send an e-mail to DXCC at
bmoore[-at-]arrl.org to have your record updated.
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
QSLs via Bureau: AB5K, AF4OX, ER2000L, CE1/SP9EVP, K5GO, MW2I, N5RZ, VP5/KI7VR,
XT2DX, ZP5AA and ZP99A.
QSLs via Direct: 9Y4/VE3EY (H/c), CN2PM (OQRS), JH6TYD [AS-040] (QRZ.com),
K1GI/VP9 (OQRS), OD5NJ/p (KK4OK), PJ4LS (QRZ.com), PJ5/K5WE (H/c), T77LA
(QRZ.com), V73MW (OQRS), VP9/M0BLF (OQRS), VU7AG (OQRS), XZ1J (OQRS), YB8S
[OC-236 Gangga Is.] (YB9BU), YB8VM [OC-070] (YB9BU), YB8XM/P [OC-070 Saparua
Is.] (YB9BU), YB8XM/P [Seram Is.] (YB9BU), YB9YKI [OC-147 Yapen Is.] (YB9BU),
YC0LOU (YB0JZS), YE30P [OC-034 Papua] (YB9WR) and ZS9MADIBA (SARL).
QSLs via LoTW: 9J2T, AL1G, D2QR, GU6EFB, J42T, LI7CL, OS8A, P40L, PJ7AA,
VK9X/K7CO, VU7AG and XZ1J.
BITS & PIECES -
4Y1A & C7A Callsign Blocks -
Vienna International Amateur Radio Club (VIARC) proudly announces that VIARC
will operate stations under newly released callsigns of C7A and 4Y1A as a host
institute.
The callsign block C7A-C7Z is allocated to World Meteorological Organization
(WMO) and 4YA-4YZ is to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). VIARC
is currently operating a UN amateur radio station with the callsign 4U1VIC at
the Vienna International Centre which hosts numerous UN organizations and other
international organizations.
J52HF, GUINEA BISSAU -
Currently two team members of the Verona Dx Team are QRV as J52HF from Cumura,
Guinea-Bissau until April 5, 2014. They are primarily working at the local
hospital so are active spare time on 20-6m SSB/RTTY. QSL via I3LDP. [DX World]
PJ2, CURACAO -
Anja, DH2AK and Torsten, DL1HTM will again be active as PJ2/homecall from the
island of Curacao (SA-099, WLOTA 0942) between 31 March and 18 April, 2014. QRV
on HF bands, SSB. QSL via H/cs. [DX World]
RT9K/P, LITKE ISLAND (AS-089) -
UPDATE March 27, 2014
RT9K/p is now QRV from Litke AS-089 on 14260 kHz. QRV on 80-10m, CW/SSB/PSK.
QSL via RX9KM.
T8, PALAU (OC-009)
Fujio, JA1SVP and Takeo, JR1GSE will be active from Palau (IOTA OC-009)
between 16-19 May, 2014 as T88FA and T88TH, respectively. QRV on HF bands. QSL
via home calls. [DXAT]
Z8, SOUTH SUDAN -
STATUS UPDATE
Diya, Z81D (YI1DZ) has been in touch to inform that the current situation in
South Sudan is still not stable. He and Massimo, Z81B (IZ0EGB) have decided to
wait until at least next month to observe the situation, and if it improves they
will again operate radio.
Diya emphasised there are no restrictions on working radio but they want to
avoid any misunderstanding from different [political] parties for the time
being.
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** CQWW WPX SSB CONTEST **
The following stations have announced their participation in the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest (29-30 March, 2014):
CQZ
02 VE2CSI QC, Canada SOAB QSL MOURX OQRS/LoTW
03 VB7R BC, Canada TBD QSL VA7AAA (d/B)/LoTW
03 VC7X BC, Canada TBD QSL VE7JH (d)/LoTW
04 CJ3A ON, Canada TBD QSL VA3RVK (d/B)/LoTW
04 N5T Texas, U.S.A. MO QSL K5HM (d)/LoTW
04 VC3S ON, Canada TBD QSL VE3OIJ (d/B)/LoTW
04 VC3X ON, Canada M/? QSL VE3JO (d)/LoTW
04 VC6R AB, Canada TBD QSL VE6BF VE6SV (d)/LoTW
04 VC6Z AB, Canada TBD QSL VE6BF (d/B)/LoTW
05 NQ4I Georgia, U.S.A. M/M QSL LoTW/K4PK (d)
07 HR2WW Honduras M/S QSL KD4POJ (d)
07 TI8/W1USN Costa Rica SO QSL LoTW
08 4V1JR Haiti (NA-096) M/S QSL W3HNK (d)
08 8P2K Barbados (NA-021) SOABLP or SOSB(10m) QSL KU9C (d)/LoTW
08 8P5A Barbados (NA-021) SOABHP QSL NN1N (d)/LoTW
08 KG2A/VP9 Bermuda (NA-005) SOAB QSL H/c (d)
08 NP2P U.S. Virgin Islands (NA-106) SOAB QSL LoTW/N2TTA (d)
08 TO4C Martinique (NA-107) SOAB QSL M0OXO (OQRS)
08 VP2E Anguilla (NA-022) M/? QSL N5AU (d)/LoTW
08 VP2VAK U.S. Virgin Islands (NA-106) SO QSL SP9FIH (d/B)/LoTW
08 WP2Z U.S. Virgin Islands (NA-106) SO QSL KU9C (d)/LoTW
08 WP3C Puerto Rico (NA-099) SOABLP QSL W3HNK (d)/LoTW
08 ZF2DX Cayman Islands (NA-016) SO QSL K0DEQ (d)/LoTW
09 P40W Aruba (SA-036) TBD QSL N2MM (d)/LoTW
09 P49Y Aruba (SA-036) SOAB QSL AE6Y (d)/LoTW
09 PJ2T Curacao (SA-099) M/2 QSL W3HNK (d)/LoTW
10 HC1GVT/HC3 Ecuador SOAB QSL KK4GV (d)/LoTW
11 PY1MT/P: Brazil (SA-029) SO QSL H/c (d/B)
11 ZV5WPX Brazil SOSB(10m) QSL PP5JR (d)/LoTW
12 3G1B Chile M/? QSL HA1AG (d)/LoTW
13 CV3D Uruguay M/S QSL CX2ABC (d)/LoTW
13 LO5D Argentina SOSB(10m) QSL LU8EOT (d)/LoTW
14 CQ8X Azores (EU-003) SOABHP QSL OH2BH (d/B)/LoTW
14 DA2C Germany SOSB(10m) QSL Buro
14 DJ60DXMB Germany M/? QSL DL7UXG (d/B)/LoTW
14 EE5T Spain M/2 QSL LoTW
14 EI1A Ireland (EU-115) SOABHP QSL PA3249 (d/B)/LoTW
14 EI30T Ireland (EU-115) SOLP QSL LoTW
14 MS0OXE Scotland (Tiree Isl. EU-008) MO QSL M0URX (OQRS)
14 PD9X Netherlands M/2 QSL Direct/LoTW
14 SE0X Sweden M/2 QSL LoTW
14 SJ2W Sweden M/S QSL LoTW
15 9A73P Croatia M/S QSL 9A2NA (d)
15 E7A Bosnia & Herzegovina M/S QSL E77E (d/B)/LoTW
15 ES9C Estonia M/M QSL LoTW
15 IB3C Italy M/S QSL LoTW
15 II5P Italy M/S QSL IZ5PXX (d)/LoTW
15 IO5O Italy M/S QSL LoTW
15 IR5A Italy M/S QSL IK5AFJ (d)/LoTW
15 IY1GMS Italy M/S QSL IK1SPR (d)/LoTW
15 LY2W Lithuania M/2 QSL LY2W (d)/LoTW
15 LY7A Lithuania M/M QSL LoTW
15 OH5Z Finland M/2 QSL LoTW
15 UI2K Kaliningrad SOAB QSL UA2FZ (d)/LoTW
16 R2014I Russia (EU) SOAB QSL R7AA (d/B)/LoTW
16 RG22RQ Russia (EU) M/2 QSL RN3RQ (d/B)/LoTW
17 RY22MC Russia (AS) SOAB QSL R9MC (d)/LoTW
19 RT0F Russia (AS) (AS-018) M/2 QSL LoTW/Direct
20 4Z4OQ Israel SOSB(80m) QSL LoTW
20 C4A Cyprus (AS-004) M/2 QSL LoTW
20 H27A Cyprus (AS-004) SO QSL RT9T (d)/LoTW
20 J42T Greece M/2 QSL LoTW
20 J43TR Greece M/S QSL LoTW
20 P3N Cyprus (AS-004) Op R2AA SOABHP QSL RW3RN (d)/LoTW
20 SX9C Crete (EU-015) MO QSL LoTW
20 TC3D Turkey SOLP QSL TA3D (d)/LoTW
21 A73A Qatar MO QSL A71A (d)/LoTW
22 8Q7TS Maldive Islands (AS-013) SOAB QSL JF1CCH (d/B)/LoTW
24 BP0P Taiwan (AS-020) M/2 QSL QRZ.com
24 BH1CXR China MS/M-2 QSL Direct/Buro/LoTW
25 8J1MTD Japan (AS-007) M/M QSL Direct/LoTW/eQSL
26 VU4K Andaman Islands (AS-001) SO QSL W4VKU (d/OQRS)
26 XW0YJY Laos SOABLP QSL E21EIC (d)/LoTW
27 JD1BLY Ogasawara (AS-031) SO QSL JI5RPT (d/B)/LoTW
27 KH2KY Guam (OC-026) M/2 QSL JA1MFR (LoTW/eQSL)
28 9M2SM Malaysia M/S QSL 9M2GET (d)/LoTW
28 YB2TET/8 Indonesia (OC-219) SO QSL direct or via YB3MM
28 YB3MM/8 Indonesia (OC-219) SO QSL PayPal, direct or via IZ8CCW
28 YE2C Indonesia (OC-021) Multi-One QSL LoTW
28 YF1AR/8 Indonesia (OC-219) SO QSL N2OO (d)/LoTW
31 KH6/N0JK Hawaii (OC-019) SOSB(10m)LP QSL QSL H/c (d/B)/LoTW
31 NH7A Hawaii (OC-019) SOABHP QSL LoTW
31 T32TM East Kiribati TBD QSL K8NF (d)/LoTW
32 ZM90DX New Zealand (OC-134) SOABHP QSL M0OXO OQRS
33 3V8BB Tunisia SOAB QSL LX1NO (d)/LoTW
33 5E5E Morocco M/S QSL W7EJ (d)/LoTW
33 CN2AA Morocco M/? QSL UA2FM (d)/LoTW
33 CQ3L Madeira (AF-014) SOAB QSL DJ6QT (d/B)/LoTW
33 CR3A Madeira (AF-014) M/? QSL EA5GL (d)/LoTW
33 EA8/RA1A Canary Islands (AF-004) SOSB(40m) QSL RN3RQ (d)/LoTW
33 EA9LZ Ceuta & Melilla SO QSL LoTW
33 ED9K Ceuta and Melilla M/2 QSL EA7LS (d/LoTW)
33 EF8U Gran Canaria (AF-004) SOABLP-Assisted QSL EA8URE (d)/LoTW
35 6W/N6GQ Senegal SOABHP QSL LoTW / H/c Direct
35 D4C Cape Verde (AF-086) SOSB(10m) QSL IZ4DPV (d/B)/LoTW
35 D44AC Cape Verde (AF-086) SOSB(15m) QSL IZ4DPV (d/B)/LoTW
35 D44TEG Cape Verde (AF-005) TBD QSL HB9EBT (d/B)/LoTW
36 TJ3TS Cameroon SO QSL PA3249 (d/B)/LoTW
39 TO7BC Mayotte (AF-027) SOLP QSL DL7BC (d/B)/LoTW
(d) = Direct; (B) = Bureau; (d/B) = Direct or Bureau.
Be sure to check Bill's (NG3K) website for updated CQWW WPX SSB Contest
information at: ng3k.com/Misc/wpxs2014.html ....... Good luck to all
participants & have fun!
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
Home of I.C.P.O. & VEFF Program: http://www.qsl.net/va3rj/
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)
============================================
28/03/2014: Operators Tang BM2AAV, Zhang BV1ED, Eddie BV2DD, Evan BV2KS, Lee
BV2NT and Lee BX2AB will be active as BP0P from Taipei, Taiwan (AS-020, WLOTA
0022, WW Loc. PL04VT) between 28-30 March 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and
RTTY, including a Multi-Two entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March). QSL
via BP0P (see QRZ.com). QSL also OK via ART QSL Service (BP0P c/o QSL Service,
Amateur Radio Taipei, P.O. Box 73-326, Taipei, Taiwan). [NG3K]
28/03/2014: Operators Heye DJ9RR, Norbert DJ7JC, Pista HA5AO, George HA5UK,
Luigi IV3YER, Dave K3EL, Gene K5GS, Glenn KE4KY, Luke VK3HJ, Mike WA6O and Les
W2LK will be active from Mellish Reef (IOTA OC-072) as VK9MT between 28th March
and 9th April 2014. They will use 6 K3's with 6 KPA600's and vertical antennas.
They plan to have 2 teams of 5 operators per shift on the air. Frequencies:
160-10m CW; 80-10m SSB; and 40-10m RTTY. QSL via M0URX (OQRS). Full details
available on their website at: www.vk9mt.com/ [DX World]
28/03/2014: Kei, KG2A (aka JJ1RJR and V25A), will once again be active as
KG2A/VP9 from the QTH of Ed, VP9GE, in Hamilton Parish, island of Bermuda
(NA-005, WLOTA 0201) between 28-31 March 2014. Kei will focus on the CQWW WPX
SSB Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band entry, CQ zone 8. Outside the contest look
for Kei to be active on the WARC and other bands, mainly CW. QSL via KG2A,
direct only (see QRZ.com). [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Celo, PY1MT will be QRV as PY1MT/p from Ilha de Jurubaiba (IOTA
SA-029, DIB RJ-22) and lighthouse (DFB RJ-24, ARLHS BRA-225) on 29-30 March,
2014, with some activity during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest. QSL via home call,
direct or Bureau. [425 DX News]
29/03/2014: The F8REF Bulletin reports that Pierre-Louis, F5NED will operate as
TO5NED from Mayotte (AF-027, DIFO FH-001, WLOTA 0376) from 29 March to 2 April
2014, with activity on the HF bands CW and SSB. QSL via home call. [425 DX News]
30/03/2014: John, 9H5G/C6A departs Nassau on Saturday and hopes to be active
from Little Harbour, Berry Islands (NA-054) sometime on Sunday, 30th March,
2014. QRV for 10 days, SSB/RTTY/PSK. See KK4OYJ blog for more info. [DX World]
01/04/2014: Martin, DB4BJ, plans to be active from the island of Dominica (IOTA
NA-101) as J79DB from 1-15 April 2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. QSL
via home call, direct (Martin Klar, Kuckucksweg 5, Oldenburg D-26131, Germany)
or Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL. Website: www.db4bj.de/
[rsgbiota.org]
02/04/2014: Operators Rob N7QT, Melanie AB1UH, Hugh W4VAB and Guy N7UN have
planned a holiday style, suitcase expedition, to the island of San Andres
(NA-033, WLOTA 2990, WWFF HKFF-035) using the callsign 5J0X. QRV between 2-14
April 2014 on 80-10 metre CW, SSB and PSK. The operation will be primarily
holiday style. Logs will be uploaded during the operation to Clublog and to LoTW
shortly after the mini-DXpedition. QSL direct to N7QT. No eQSLs. IRCs are
acceptable. ARRL Bureau cards acceptable. Direct QSLs with 2 US$ will be
returned via international postage otherwise via the ARRL Bureau. [DX World]
03/04/2014: A large group of operators will be active as DA0HEL from Helgoland
island (EU-127, DID/GIA N-014, WLOTA 0518) on 3-12 April, 2014. They will run
3-4 stations on the HF bands. QSL via DF6QC, bureau preferred. [425 DX News]
04/04/2014: Chris GM3WOJ (A35V) and Keith GM4YXI (A35X) plan activity from
Heilala Holiday Lodge, Tongatapu Island (OC-049, WW Loc. AG28HW), Kingdom of
Tonga, between 4-18 April 2014. QRV on 160-10 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. The QSL
manager for A35V and A35X is Kim Larson N3SL (Kim Larson N3SL, 22 N Hidden Acres
Drive, Sioux City, Iowa 51108, U.S.A.). Logs will be hosted by ClubLog. Further
info and updates on their website at: a35va35x.com/ [DX World]
LOOKING AHEAD -
10/04/2014: Imam, YB4IR/5, plans to be active from Natuna Island (IOTA OC-106)
between 10-14th April, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via home
call, direct, OQRS, LoTW and Bureau. [YB4IR]
11/04/2014: Jukka, OH3OJ, plans activity as OH3OJ/8 from the island of Hailuoto
(EU-184, WLOTA 0580), Oulu Province, Finland, from 11-15th April, 2014. QRV on
the HF bands, mainly SSB, on or near the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL
via home call, direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
17/04/2014: Joe, K5KUA, will once again visit Galveston island (NA-143, USi
TX-001S, Galveston County), Texas, between 17-20th April, 2014. He will be
working CW only on the HF bands as time permits. QSL via home call, Bureau or
direct. [rsgbiota.org]
01/05/2014: Operators Siggi DL3HBZ, Stefan DJ7AO, Helge DF6LPC, Ben DB2LS,
Stefan DJ7AO, Uli DJ9IE, Henrik DF1LEO, Lothar DL8HAL and Harry DL5HAQ will be
active as DK0RZ and DL0DFF from the island of Hooge (EU-042, DID/GIA N-22) and
Hallig Hooge (WWFF DLFF-013) between 1-4 May, 2014. QRV on all bands and modes.
QSL via the DARC Bureau is preferred. Website: www.darc.de/e39 [rsgbiota.org]
03/05/2014: Look for Toshi, JD1BLC and Yoshi, JE2EHP to be active from
Chichi-jima (JIA 10-110, JCG 10007, WLOTA 2269, Tokyo prefecture), Ogasawara
Islands (AS-031) between 3-12 May, 2014. QRV on all bands and modes. Both Bureau
and direct QSLs are accepted via Toshi's JA homecall, JP1IOF. LoTW and OQRS will
be also available. [NG3K]
01/07/2014: David, OK6DJ, will be active as SV5/OK6DJ from Rhodes Island [Nisos
Rodos] (GIOTA DKS-006, MIA MGD-028, WLOTA 0045), Dodecanese (EU-001), from 1-7
July, 2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. QSL via home call, direct or
Bureau. [DXAT]
20/08/2014: Robert, VY2XDX, will be active as XO2C from Prince Edward Island
(NA-029, CIsA PE-001, WLOTA 0523, Grid Loc. EN76) from 20-25th August, 2014.
This will be a vacation style activation. Operating from about 1900 UTC to 0300
UTC. XO2C is the special event callsign celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the
Charlottetown Conference (www.canada-150th.ca/). QSL via VE3RHE, direct or
Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
AIRFIELDS ON THE AIR WEEK (AOTA) -
The Royal Air Force Amateur Radio Society (RAFARS) runs an Airfields on the
Air week from 29th March until 6th April, 2014. The following stations are going
to take part: RAF Langham GB2LAF, RAF Cranwell (Air Cadets) GB1CW, RAF
Neatishead GB2RAF, RAF Henlow GB4SMH, RAF Rednal GB6RAF, RAF Stanbridge GB4STB,
MOD Boscombe Down GB1BN, RAF Langham GB2LAF, RAF Halton GB0HN and RAF Cranwell
G3RAF/P. Further information and event details can be found at:
www.qsl.net/g4dqp/Regulations.html [DXNL]
ISWL CLUB CALLSIGNS -
The ISWL Club Callsigns in use throughout the month of April 2014 are:
GX4BJC /A & GX4BJC /P - Operated from Liverton, in Devonshire, by Tony -
M0RIF. (/A WAB Square = SX87 - England, IOTA = EU-005, WLOTA LH-1841).
MX1SWL /A - Operated from Frodsham, in Cheshire, by Tony - G1JPV. (/A WAB Square
= SJ57 - England, IOTA = EU-005, WLOTA LH-1841).
ALL QSL's for BOTH Calls will be handled by Herbie G6XOU and NOT the individual
Operator.
The I.S.W.L. is a member of the European PSK Club.
All QSL Info is on www.iswl.org.uk/ or www.qrz.com/ or via www.eQSL.cc/ NO LOTW.
I.S.W.L. Awards are available to all Hams and SWL's - see www.iswl.org.uk/
for full details. eQSL.cc cards ARE welcomed for our awards.
Very best wishes to all,
Pete Rayer, ISWL Life Vice President, Bournemouth, UK. [Pete's-DX-Newsdesk]
U.S.A. Special Events can be found at: www.arrl.org/special-event-stations
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
28/03-30/03 BP0P: Taiwan (main island) WLOTA:0022 QSL QRZ.com
28/03-31/03 KG2A/VP9: Hamilton Island WLOTA:0201 QSL H/c (d)
28/03-01/04 NH2KY: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL JR3QFB (d/B)
28/03-01/04 NY8A/KH2: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL JG1ITH (d/B)
28/03-01/04 W3JH/KH2: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL JR3QFB (d/B)
29/03-30/03 4V1JR: Haiti Island WLOTA:0343 QSL W3HNK (d)
29/03-30/03 8J1MTD: Honshu WLOTA:2376 QSL Direct/LoTW
29/03-30/03 8P2K: Barbados Island WLOTA:0999 QSL KU9C (d)
29/03-30/03 CQ3L: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL DJ6QT (d/B)
29/03-30/03 CR2X: Ilha de Sao Miguel WLOTA:2016 QSL OH2BH (d/B)
29/03-30/03 CR3A: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL EA5GL (d)
29/03-30/03 D4C: Ilha de Sao Vicente WLOTA:1976 QSL IZ4DPV (d/B)
29/03-30/03 D44AC: Ilha de Sao Vicente WLOTA:1976 QSL IZ4DPV (d/B)
29/03-30/03 EA8/RA1A: Ilha de Tenerife WLOTA:1276 QSL RN3RQ (d)
29/03-30/03 EF8U: Isla de Gran Canaria WLOTA:0969 QSL EA8URE (d)
29/03-30/03 EI1A: Ireland (Eire) WLOTA:2484 QSL PA3249 (d/B)
29/03-30/03 H27A: Cyprus Island WLOTA:0051 QSL RT9T (d)
29/03-30/03 KH2KY: Guam Island WLOTA:0064 QSL JA1MFR (LoTW/eQSL)
29/03-30/03 NP2P: St. Croix Island WLOTA:2477 QSL LoTW/N2TTA (d)
29/03-30/03 P49Y: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL AE6Y (d)
29/03-30/03 PJ2T: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL W3HNK (d)
29/03-30/03 SX9C: Nisos Kriti WLOTA:1400 QSL LoTW
29/03-02/04 TO5NED: Mayotte Island WLOTA:0376 QSL F5NED (d/B)
29/03-30/03 VP2E: Anguilla Island WLOTA:1474 QSL N5AU (d)
29/03-30/03 WP2Z: St. Croix Island WLOTA:2477 QSL KU9C (d/B)
29/03-30/03 WP3C: Puerto Rico Island WLOTA:2802 QSL W3HNK (d)/LoTW
29/03-30/03 YE2C: Java WLOTA:1660 QSL LoTW
31/03-18/04 PJ2/DH2AK: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL H/c (d/B)
31/03-18/04 PJ2/DL1HTM: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL H/c (d/B)
02/04-14/04 5J0X: Isla San Andres WLOTA:2990 QSL N7QT (d)
03/04-12/04 DA0HEL: Helgoland WLOTA:0518 QSL DF6QC (B)
6 METRES & UP -
28/03-04/04 KH6/N0JK: Oahu Isl. OC-019 Grid:BL01 6m 3el 100w QSL N0JK (d)
01/04 LY 144MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1700z-2059z
01/04 NRAU 144MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1700z-2100z
01/04 SPAC 144MHz Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
01/04 RSGB 144MHz UKAC SO/Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z
02/04 MOON Contest 144MHz CW/Digital/FM/SSB 1800z-2000z
04/04 Feld-Hell New Member Sprint 6m class 2000z-2200z
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_mar.html
Information about current VHF activities can be found on the VHF DX portal "Make
More Miles on VHF" at: www.MMMonVHF.de/
SMIRK: www.smirk.org/
SOTA (Summits On The Air) Watch Alerts at: www.sotawatch.org/
QSL INFO -
The following operation is approved for DXCC credit:
TN2MS - Republic Of The Congo
Special notation:
Due to the information we had at the time some operations may have been
rejected as being a shipboard operation. This issue has been resolved and all
operations from October 12 through October 24, 2013 are now valid for DXCC
credit.
If you have a card for this operation between the dates of October 12 through
October 24, 2013 that was rejected, send an e-mail to DXCC at
bmoore[-at-]arrl.org to have your record updated.
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
QSLs via Bureau: AB5K, AF4OX, ER2000L, CE1/SP9EVP, K5GO, MW2I, N5RZ, VP5/KI7VR,
XT2DX, ZP5AA and ZP99A.
QSLs via Direct: 9Y4/VE3EY (H/c), CN2PM (OQRS), JH6TYD [AS-040] (QRZ.com),
K1GI/VP9 (OQRS), OD5NJ/p (KK4OK), PJ4LS (QRZ.com), PJ5/K5WE (H/c), T77LA
(QRZ.com), V73MW (OQRS), VP9/M0BLF (OQRS), VU7AG (OQRS), XZ1J (OQRS), YB8S
[OC-236 Gangga Is.] (YB9BU), YB8VM [OC-070] (YB9BU), YB8XM/P [OC-070 Saparua
Is.] (YB9BU), YB8XM/P [Seram Is.] (YB9BU), YB9YKI [OC-147 Yapen Is.] (YB9BU),
YC0LOU (YB0JZS), YE30P [OC-034 Papua] (YB9WR) and ZS9MADIBA (SARL).
QSLs via LoTW: 9J2T, AL1G, D2QR, GU6EFB, J42T, LI7CL, OS8A, P40L, PJ7AA,
VK9X/K7CO, VU7AG and XZ1J.
BITS & PIECES -
4Y1A & C7A Callsign Blocks -
Vienna International Amateur Radio Club (VIARC) proudly announces that VIARC
will operate stations under newly released callsigns of C7A and 4Y1A as a host
institute.
The callsign block C7A-C7Z is allocated to World Meteorological Organization
(WMO) and 4YA-4YZ is to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). VIARC
is currently operating a UN amateur radio station with the callsign 4U1VIC at
the Vienna International Centre which hosts numerous UN organizations and other
international organizations.
J52HF, GUINEA BISSAU -
Currently two team members of the Verona Dx Team are QRV as J52HF from Cumura,
Guinea-Bissau until April 5, 2014. They are primarily working at the local
hospital so are active spare time on 20-6m SSB/RTTY. QSL via I3LDP. [DX World]
PJ2, CURACAO -
Anja, DH2AK and Torsten, DL1HTM will again be active as PJ2/homecall from the
island of Curacao (SA-099, WLOTA 0942) between 31 March and 18 April, 2014. QRV
on HF bands, SSB. QSL via H/cs. [DX World]
RT9K/P, LITKE ISLAND (AS-089) -
UPDATE March 27, 2014
RT9K/p is now QRV from Litke AS-089 on 14260 kHz. QRV on 80-10m, CW/SSB/PSK.
QSL via RX9KM.
T8, PALAU (OC-009)
Fujio, JA1SVP and Takeo, JR1GSE will be active from Palau (IOTA OC-009)
between 16-19 May, 2014 as T88FA and T88TH, respectively. QRV on HF bands. QSL
via home calls. [DXAT]
Z8, SOUTH SUDAN -
STATUS UPDATE
Diya, Z81D (YI1DZ) has been in touch to inform that the current situation in
South Sudan is still not stable. He and Massimo, Z81B (IZ0EGB) have decided to
wait until at least next month to observe the situation, and if it improves they
will again operate radio.
Diya emphasised there are no restrictions on working radio but they want to
avoid any misunderstanding from different [political] parties for the time
being.
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** CQWW WPX SSB CONTEST **
The following stations have announced their participation in the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest (29-30 March, 2014):
CQZ
02 VE2CSI QC, Canada SOAB QSL MOURX OQRS/LoTW
03 VB7R BC, Canada TBD QSL VA7AAA (d/B)/LoTW
03 VC7X BC, Canada TBD QSL VE7JH (d)/LoTW
04 CJ3A ON, Canada TBD QSL VA3RVK (d/B)/LoTW
04 N5T Texas, U.S.A. MO QSL K5HM (d)/LoTW
04 VC3S ON, Canada TBD QSL VE3OIJ (d/B)/LoTW
04 VC3X ON, Canada M/? QSL VE3JO (d)/LoTW
04 VC6R AB, Canada TBD QSL VE6BF VE6SV (d)/LoTW
04 VC6Z AB, Canada TBD QSL VE6BF (d/B)/LoTW
05 NQ4I Georgia, U.S.A. M/M QSL LoTW/K4PK (d)
07 HR2WW Honduras M/S QSL KD4POJ (d)
07 TI8/W1USN Costa Rica SO QSL LoTW
08 4V1JR Haiti (NA-096) M/S QSL W3HNK (d)
08 8P2K Barbados (NA-021) SOABLP or SOSB(10m) QSL KU9C (d)/LoTW
08 8P5A Barbados (NA-021) SOABHP QSL NN1N (d)/LoTW
08 KG2A/VP9 Bermuda (NA-005) SOAB QSL H/c (d)
08 NP2P U.S. Virgin Islands (NA-106) SOAB QSL LoTW/N2TTA (d)
08 TO4C Martinique (NA-107) SOAB QSL M0OXO (OQRS)
08 VP2E Anguilla (NA-022) M/? QSL N5AU (d)/LoTW
08 VP2VAK U.S. Virgin Islands (NA-106) SO QSL SP9FIH (d/B)/LoTW
08 WP2Z U.S. Virgin Islands (NA-106) SO QSL KU9C (d)/LoTW
08 WP3C Puerto Rico (NA-099) SOABLP QSL W3HNK (d)/LoTW
08 ZF2DX Cayman Islands (NA-016) SO QSL K0DEQ (d)/LoTW
09 P40W Aruba (SA-036) TBD QSL N2MM (d)/LoTW
09 P49Y Aruba (SA-036) SOAB QSL AE6Y (d)/LoTW
09 PJ2T Curacao (SA-099) M/2 QSL W3HNK (d)/LoTW
10 HC1GVT/HC3 Ecuador SOAB QSL KK4GV (d)/LoTW
11 PY1MT/P: Brazil (SA-029) SO QSL H/c (d/B)
11 ZV5WPX Brazil SOSB(10m) QSL PP5JR (d)/LoTW
12 3G1B Chile M/? QSL HA1AG (d)/LoTW
13 CV3D Uruguay M/S QSL CX2ABC (d)/LoTW
13 LO5D Argentina SOSB(10m) QSL LU8EOT (d)/LoTW
14 CQ8X Azores (EU-003) SOABHP QSL OH2BH (d/B)/LoTW
14 DA2C Germany SOSB(10m) QSL Buro
14 DJ60DXMB Germany M/? QSL DL7UXG (d/B)/LoTW
14 EE5T Spain M/2 QSL LoTW
14 EI1A Ireland (EU-115) SOABHP QSL PA3249 (d/B)/LoTW
14 EI30T Ireland (EU-115) SOLP QSL LoTW
14 MS0OXE Scotland (Tiree Isl. EU-008) MO QSL M0URX (OQRS)
14 PD9X Netherlands M/2 QSL Direct/LoTW
14 SE0X Sweden M/2 QSL LoTW
14 SJ2W Sweden M/S QSL LoTW
15 9A73P Croatia M/S QSL 9A2NA (d)
15 E7A Bosnia & Herzegovina M/S QSL E77E (d/B)/LoTW
15 ES9C Estonia M/M QSL LoTW
15 IB3C Italy M/S QSL LoTW
15 II5P Italy M/S QSL IZ5PXX (d)/LoTW
15 IO5O Italy M/S QSL LoTW
15 IR5A Italy M/S QSL IK5AFJ (d)/LoTW
15 IY1GMS Italy M/S QSL IK1SPR (d)/LoTW
15 LY2W Lithuania M/2 QSL LY2W (d)/LoTW
15 LY7A Lithuania M/M QSL LoTW
15 OH5Z Finland M/2 QSL LoTW
15 UI2K Kaliningrad SOAB QSL UA2FZ (d)/LoTW
16 R2014I Russia (EU) SOAB QSL R7AA (d/B)/LoTW
16 RG22RQ Russia (EU) M/2 QSL RN3RQ (d/B)/LoTW
17 RY22MC Russia (AS) SOAB QSL R9MC (d)/LoTW
19 RT0F Russia (AS) (AS-018) M/2 QSL LoTW/Direct
20 4Z4OQ Israel SOSB(80m) QSL LoTW
20 C4A Cyprus (AS-004) M/2 QSL LoTW
20 H27A Cyprus (AS-004) SO QSL RT9T (d)/LoTW
20 J42T Greece M/2 QSL LoTW
20 J43TR Greece M/S QSL LoTW
20 P3N Cyprus (AS-004) Op R2AA SOABHP QSL RW3RN (d)/LoTW
20 SX9C Crete (EU-015) MO QSL LoTW
20 TC3D Turkey SOLP QSL TA3D (d)/LoTW
21 A73A Qatar MO QSL A71A (d)/LoTW
22 8Q7TS Maldive Islands (AS-013) SOAB QSL JF1CCH (d/B)/LoTW
24 BP0P Taiwan (AS-020) M/2 QSL QRZ.com
24 BH1CXR China MS/M-2 QSL Direct/Buro/LoTW
25 8J1MTD Japan (AS-007) M/M QSL Direct/LoTW/eQSL
26 VU4K Andaman Islands (AS-001) SO QSL W4VKU (d/OQRS)
26 XW0YJY Laos SOABLP QSL E21EIC (d)/LoTW
27 JD1BLY Ogasawara (AS-031) SO QSL JI5RPT (d/B)/LoTW
27 KH2KY Guam (OC-026) M/2 QSL JA1MFR (LoTW/eQSL)
28 9M2SM Malaysia M/S QSL 9M2GET (d)/LoTW
28 YB2TET/8 Indonesia (OC-219) SO QSL direct or via YB3MM
28 YB3MM/8 Indonesia (OC-219) SO QSL PayPal, direct or via IZ8CCW
28 YE2C Indonesia (OC-021) Multi-One QSL LoTW
28 YF1AR/8 Indonesia (OC-219) SO QSL N2OO (d)/LoTW
31 KH6/N0JK Hawaii (OC-019) SOSB(10m)LP QSL QSL H/c (d/B)/LoTW
31 NH7A Hawaii (OC-019) SOABHP QSL LoTW
31 T32TM East Kiribati TBD QSL K8NF (d)/LoTW
32 ZM90DX New Zealand (OC-134) SOABHP QSL M0OXO OQRS
33 3V8BB Tunisia SOAB QSL LX1NO (d)/LoTW
33 5E5E Morocco M/S QSL W7EJ (d)/LoTW
33 CN2AA Morocco M/? QSL UA2FM (d)/LoTW
33 CQ3L Madeira (AF-014) SOAB QSL DJ6QT (d/B)/LoTW
33 CR3A Madeira (AF-014) M/? QSL EA5GL (d)/LoTW
33 EA8/RA1A Canary Islands (AF-004) SOSB(40m) QSL RN3RQ (d)/LoTW
33 EA9LZ Ceuta & Melilla SO QSL LoTW
33 ED9K Ceuta and Melilla M/2 QSL EA7LS (d/LoTW)
33 EF8U Gran Canaria (AF-004) SOABLP-Assisted QSL EA8URE (d)/LoTW
35 6W/N6GQ Senegal SOABHP QSL LoTW / H/c Direct
35 D4C Cape Verde (AF-086) SOSB(10m) QSL IZ4DPV (d/B)/LoTW
35 D44AC Cape Verde (AF-086) SOSB(15m) QSL IZ4DPV (d/B)/LoTW
35 D44TEG Cape Verde (AF-005) TBD QSL HB9EBT (d/B)/LoTW
36 TJ3TS Cameroon SO QSL PA3249 (d/B)/LoTW
39 TO7BC Mayotte (AF-027) SOLP QSL DL7BC (d/B)/LoTW
(d) = Direct; (B) = Bureau; (d/B) = Direct or Bureau.
Be sure to check Bill's (NG3K) website for updated CQWW WPX SSB Contest
information at: ng3k.com/Misc/wpxs2014.html ....... Good luck to all
participants & have fun!
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
Home of I.C.P.O. & VEFF Program: http://www.qsl.net/va3rj/
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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Saturday, March 22, 2014
I.C.P.O. Bulletin (21-28 March 2014)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
============================================
21/03/2014: Jeff, N6GQ, plans to be active as 6W/N6GQ from Le Calao, Senegal,
between 21-30 March, 2014. QRV on 160-6 metre CW and SSB, including an entry in
the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March), CQ zone 35. QSL via LoTW if preferred.
More details to come soon. [NG3K]
21/03/2014: Sal, 9K2GV, plans to be active as 9K2GV/p from Faylakah Island
(IOTA AS-118), 20 km off the coast of Kuwait City in the Persian Gulf, on 21st
and 22nd March 2014. He plans to be QRV on the high bands running 500 Watts. QSL
via 9K2GV OQRS PAYPAL. Log search and OQRS will be hosted by ClubLog.
[rsgbiota.org]
21/03/2014: Look for Zhang, BA3AX and Lu, BD3AEO to be active as B3/BA3AX and
B3/BD3AEO, respectively, from Yuetuo [Yue Tuo] Island (AS-134), Leting county,
HeBei province, China, between 21-24 March, 2014. Plans are to be QRV with focus
on 20-15 metre CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK-31. QSL via BA3AX, direct or bureau.
[rsgbiota.org]
21/03/2014: Dragan, 4O4A, is currently in located in Mazar village, Badakhshan
Province in north-eastern Afghanistan. Having received his T6DD callsign, look
for Dragan to be active on 80-6m mainly CW until September 15th. QSL via home
call, LoTW and ClubLog OQRS. Note: T6DD is approved for DXCC credit. [DXAT]
21/03/2014: Mike, W1USN (RNARS #3889) and Bob, AA1M will be QRV from Costa de
Pajaros, Costa Rica, between 21 March and 1 April as TI8/home call. Operations
will be 80-10m SSB, CW, PSK-31 and maybe some RTTY. Mike will be operating the
CQWW WPX SSB Contest during the weekend of 29-30th March. All QSL's for both
operators via LoTW, direct and bureau. [DXAT]
21/03/2014: Hartwig, DL7BC, plans to be active as TO7BC from Tsingoni, Mayotte
Island (AF-027, DIFO FH-001, WLOTA 0376) between 21 March and 4 April, 2014. QRV
on 20-10m (maybe 40m) with 100 Watts and spiderbeam, including an entry in the
CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March). QSL via home call, bureau or direct. Online
log will be hosted by ClubLog. [NG3K]
21/03/2014: Junichi, JH3AEF (XT2AEF) Jusei JA3IVU (XT2IVU) and Yukinori, JA3VWT
(XT2VWT) will be active from Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso,
between 21-26 March, 2014. They plan activity on 80-10 metre CW, SSB and the
Digital modes. QSL via home calls, Bureau or direct. [DX World]
21/03/2014: Operators Barry ZS1FJ-9V1FJ-ZL1MFW-G4MFW, Sandro VE7NY, Franz
OE2SNL and Graham ZL1BMG will be active as ZL7AAA from Chatham Island (OC-038,
WLOTA 1627) between 21-31 March, 2014. The stations will be on the air 7 days
per week, 24 hours per day in 6-hour shifts per operator. QRV on all bands from
80-10 metre SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK-31. QSL via VE7NY and LoTW. Further
information and updates can be found on their website at: www.qsl.net/zl7aaa/
[DX World]
22/03/2014: Olivier ON4EI, one of the top European contester, is back to
Ireland (EU-115, WLOTA 2484) to operate EI8GQB and EI1A during the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest from 22nd March to 2nd April, 2014. In 2013, Olivier scored, with EI1A,
tops Europe in CQ WW WPX, IARU HF and IOTA contests in Low Power Single Op SSB
category using green energy only and its Field Day style antenna park. 18m top
loaded vertical monopole for 160-80m-40m bands + 32 radials. Inverted V dipole
for 160-80m-40m bands. 3 elements East-West two-direction inverted V beam for
40m band. 200m long beverage RX antenna East-West directional. 2 x Spiderbeam
antennas for 20/15/10m bands. Rigs are Elecraft K3+P3 & Kenwood TS2000 100W.
500Ah battery bank + 180W solar panel and 400W wind generator. You can follow
his solo expedition on www.qrz.com/db/EI8GQB and meet him on the air. QSL
Manager PA3249. [EI8GQB]
23/03/2014: Jeff, K0UU, plans activity as 3D2FJ from Beqa [Mbenga] Island
(OC-016, WLOTA 0215) between 23-31 March, 2014. QRV holiday style on 80-10 metre
CW Only. QSL via home call, LoTW preferred or direct (QRZ.com). [DX World]
23/03/2014: Joel, F5AOW and Phil, F5MVB plan to be active as 5V7BJ (SSB) and
5V7MP (SSB and CW), respectively, from Avepozo, Togo, between 23-31 March, 2014.
QRV on 80-10 metre CW and SSB. QSL via their home calls, bureau or direct. [DX
World]
23/03/2014: John, VK6HZ, will once again be active as VK6ARI from Rottnest
Island (OC-164, WLOTA 2197) between 23-30 March, 2014. QRV holiday style on
40-10 metre SSB, PSK and RTTY, possibly CW. Antenna will be a Buddipole.
Activity will be around the usual IOTA frequencies. QSL via VK6HZ, direct or
bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and ClubLog. [rsgbiota.org]
23/03/2014: Krish, W4VKU, will be active as VU4K from Port Blair, South Andaman
Island (AS-001, WLOTA 0562), between 23-30 March, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre SSB
and RTTY. He will have a 2 element SteppIR + 30/40m, Acom 1000 and may be a
Butternut Vertical antenna (equipment in use is subject to change, should there
be any change to the location plans). QSL via W4VKU (OQRS will be open in early
April 2014). Logs: Realtime logs will be available via ClubLog. [OPDX Bulletin]
25/03/2014: Joel, N5JR and John, N5JC will be active as HH2/homecalls from
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (NA-096, WLOTA 0343) between 25-30 March, 2014. They will
team up with Jean HH2JR for a Multi-Single entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(29-30 March) using the callsign 4V1JR from CQ zone 8. QSL via W3HNK. QSL both
HH2/homecalls via N5JR. [DXAT]
25/03/2014: Members of the Black Country DX & Contest Group will be QRV as
MS0OXE from the Isle of Tiree (IOSA NH04, SCOTIA DI10, WLOTA 2232, WAB NM04),
Inner Hebrides (EU-008), from 25th March to 31st March, 2014. QRV on 160-10
metre CW, SSB and RTTY, including an entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30
March). Logs will be uploaded to ClubLog once a day and LoTW on their return
home. QSL is via M0URX OQRS (m0urx.com/oqrs/). More information at their
website: www.ms0oxe.net/ [Pete's-DX-Newsdesk]
25/03/2014: John, W2GD, plans activity once again from near Santa Cruz, island
of Aruba (SA-036, WLOTA 0033, WW Loc. FK52BK) as P40W from 25-31 March, 2014.
QRV on the WARC bands as time permits. John's main focus will be the CQWW WPX
SSB Contest (29-30 March); category TBD, CQ zone 9. QSL P40W via N2MM (22 Mill
Road, Shamong, NJ 08088 USA). Bureau cards are NO LONGER accepted. [NG3K]
26/03/2014: Jaime, WP3A, will be active as EF8U from the Las Palmas Contest
station on Isla de Gran Canaria (AF-004, WLOTA 0969) as a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power/Assisted entry during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(29-30 March). QSL direct to EA8URE and LoTW. Outside of the contest, between
26th March and 6th April, Jaime will be active as EA8/WP3A. Listen for QSL
instructions. [OPDX Bulletin]
26/03/2014: Tynemouth ARC members Glen G0SBN, Bob M0KLO and Tony G8YFA will be
active as GS0NWM from the Isle of Arran (EU-123, IOSA CL01, SCOTIA CS14, WAB
NR93, WW Loc. IO75IN) from 26th March until 2nd April, 2014. Activity will be on
80-10 metres, all modes. QSL via LoTW and QSL Manager M0URX DIRECT OR OQRS
(www.m0urx.com/). All QSO's will be updated to Clublog regularly (depending on
internet access). Website: www.g0nwm.com/ [rsgbiota.org]
26/03/2014: Rich, M5RIC, will be active on all bands and modes from Ducos,
island of Martinique (NA-107, DIFO FM-001, WLOTA 1041, DDFM 97), as TO4C between
26 March and 1 April, 2014. Participation in CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March)
as a Single-Op/All-Band entry, CQ zone 8. QSL via M0OXO (OQRS). [DX World]
27/03/2014: Kim, OH6KZP, will once again activate the CQ8X contest station in
Ribeira Grande on the north coast of Sao Miguel island (EU-003, DIP AZ-002, PIP
AC-002, WLOTA 2016, WW Loc. HM68ER) with focus on the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(29-30 March) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry from CQ zone 14. Kim will
be QRV before the contest as CT8/OH6KZP. QSL via OH2BH. [NG3K]
28/03/2014: Operators Tang BM2AAV, Zhang BV1ED, Eddie BV2DD, Evan BV2KS, Lee
BV2NT and Lee BX2AB will be active as BP0P from Taipei, Taiwan (AS-020, WLOTA
0022, WW Loc. PL04VT) between 28-30 March, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and
RTTY, including a Multi-Two entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March). QSL
via BP0P (see QRZ.com). QSL also OK via ART QSL Service (BP0P c/o QSL Service,
Amateur Radio Taipei, P.O. Box 73-326, Taipei, Taiwan). [NG3K]
28/03/2014: Operators Heye DJ9RR, Norbert DJ7JC, Pista HA5AO, George HA5UK,
Luigi IV3YER, Dave K3EL, Gene K5GS, Glenn KE4KY, Luke VK3HJ, Mike WA6O and Les
W2LK will be active from Mellish Reef (IOTA OC-072) as VK9MT between 28th March
and 9th April, 2014. They will use 6 K3's with 6 KPA600's and vertical antennas.
They plan to have 2 teams of 5 operators per shift on the air. Frequencies:
160-10m CW; 80-10m SSB; and 40-10m RTTY. QSL via M0URX (OQRS). Full details
available on their website at: www.vk9mt.com/ [DX World]
28/03/2014: Kei, KG2A (aka JJ1RJR and V25A), will once again be active as
KG2A/VP9 from the QTH of Ed, VP9GE, in Hamilton Parish, island of Bermuda
(NA-005, WLOTA 0201) between 28-31 March, 2014. Kei will focus on the CQWW WPX
SSB Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band entry, CQ zone 8. Outside the contest look
for Kei to be active on the WARC and other bands, mainly CW. QSL via KG2A,
direct only (see QRZ.com). [NG3K]
LOOKING AHEAD -
29/03/2014: Special event station 8J1MTD (70th anniversary of Matsudo-city)
plans a Multi-Multi entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest from Matsudo city
(JCC-1207, WW Loc. PM95XT), Chiba prefecture, Kanto region, island of Honshu
(AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan (CQ zone 25). QSL via LoTW, eQSL and direct (see
QRZ.com). [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Operators BH1IOT, BH1HUK, BH1CXR, BH1DDU, BH1BOQ, BH1IGB, BH1CKM,
BG1QQT, BG1HAS, BD1LT, BD1TT, and BD1IIJ will be QRV as BH1CXR during the CQWW
WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March) as a MS/M2 entry from Haidian district, Beijing,
China (WW Loc. ON80BB, CQ zone 24). QSL direct (QRZ.com), by the Bureau and
LoTW. [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Madeira Contest Team members Joe CT3BD, Luis CT3DL, Joe CT3DZ, Luis
CT3EE, Duarte CT3EN, Tiago CT3KU, Jose CT3KY, Miguel CT3IA, Jose CT1BOH, Tony
CT1FFU and Nuno CT1FJO will be active in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March)
as CR3A from Funchal, Madeira Island (AF-014, DIP MA-001, PIP MD-001,
WLOTA:0053, WW Loc. IM12OR). This will be a M/? entry from CQ zone 33. QSL via
EA5GL, direct only. [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Radiogrupo Sur will once again activate CV3D for the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest as a Multi-Single entry from their antenna farm near Juanico, Canelones,
Uruguay (CQ zone 13). Operators include Gonzalo CX1CAK, Oscar CX1CW, Daniel
CX1FU, Lupo CX2ABC and Jorge CX6DAP. QSL via CX2ABC, direct only (PO Box 950,
CP.11000, Montevideo, Uruguay) with SAE + IRC or 2 USD. [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Look for KH2KY to be activated for the CQWW WPX SSB Contest as a
M/2 entry from Barrigada, island of Guam (OC-026, USi GU-003S, WLOTA 0064, WWFF
KFF-110, CQ zone 27). Operators will be Nori W6LJ, Rio NY8A, Aki W3JH, Kaz AH0KT
and Masa AH6KY. QSL via Masa, JA1MFR (LoTW, eQSL OK!) [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Al, WP3C, plans a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the CQWW
WPX SSB Contest from Utuado, island of Puerto Rico (NA-099, USi PR-006S, WLOTA
2802, CQ zone 8). QSL via W3HNK and LoTW. Website: /www.wp3c.comule.com/ [NG3K]
01/04/2014: Martin, DB4BJ, plans to be active from the island of Dominica (IOTA
NA-101) as J79DB from 1-15 April, 2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. QSL
via home call, direct (Martin Klar, Kuckucksweg 5, Oldenburg D-26131, Germany)
or Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL. Website: www.db4bj.de/
[rsgbiota.org]
27/04/2014: Makoto JI5RPT will be active from the Sakaiura Family Inn, Sakaiura
(WW Loc. QL17CC), Chichi-jima Island (JIA 10-110, WLOTA 2269, JCG 10007, Tokyo
prefecture), Ogasawara (AS-031), as JD1BLY between 27th April and 5th May, 2014.
Activity on 40m to 6m + Satellite. CW/SSB/Digi (No 6m EME). QSL JD1BLY via
"JI5RPT" Bureau or CBA. Online log search will be hosted by ClubLog. Website:
www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/ [DX World]
12/05/2014: Gil, F4FET, plans to be active as MM/F4FET/p from the Isle of Mull
(IOSA NH15, SCOTIA CN10, WLOTA 2485), Inner Hebrides (EU-008) from 12-18 May,
2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. Between 14-18th May, Gil plans to
activate the island of Lunga (IOSA FL07, SCOTIA CS37), Trenish Isles (EU-108),
in the Firth of Lorn, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. QRV only some hours of a day
in this period. QSL via home call, direct or bureau and ClubLog OQRS. Website:
www.f4fet.net/ [rsgbiota.org]
09/06/2014: Look for Lars, SM6CUK, to be active as SA6G/7 from the island of
Ven (EU-137, WLOTA 0780), Skane county, Sweden, from 9-16 June, 2014. QRV on the
HF bands on, or near, the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL via SM6CUK,
direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
29/09/2014: Stan, LZ1GC (ex-3D2GC), plans to be active from the Menen Hotel,
Meneng [aka Menen] district, Republic of Nauru (IOTA OC-031, WW Loc. RI39LK),
Micronesia, as C21GC (call requested) between 29th September and 14th October
14, 2014. QRV on 160-10m, CW/SSB and some RTTY. Website available with full info
soon. Logs to be uploaded to Club Log during the activity if possible. [DX
World]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
22/03/2014: Members of the Associazione Radioamatori Marinai Italiani --
Italian Amateur Radio Association Section of Taranto (IQ7UJ), Italian Sailors
and Navy announced that an exclusive amateur radio will be on board Naval Unit
of the Navy Luigi Durand de la Penne between March 22-23rd, using the special
callsign II7LDP/MM (ARMI-1111). Activity is to celebrate the 100th anniversary
of the birth of Admiral Luigi Durand de la Penne, decorated with the Gold Medal
for Military Valour for heroic action taken December 19, 1941, during the
Company of Alexandria, one of the most important in the history ship. Operators
mentioned are Frank IZ7AUH, Fabrizio IZ7LDC, Antonio IK7WDS, Simplicio IK7EJT
and Leonardo IZ7EDQ. QSL via IZ7EDQ, direct or by the Bureau. For more details,
see: www.qrz.com/db/ii7ldp [OPDX Bulletin]
24/03/2014: Team members Cartagena will be active as activate EH5HCO from 24-30
March 2014 to mark the 75th anniversary of the sinking of Olite Castillo. QRV on
all bands and modes. QSL via EA5GUQ, direct or Bureau. Website:
www.qrz.com/db/EH5HCO [DXAT]
24/03/2014: During the 3rd Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague
https://www.nss2014.com/en on 24th and 25th March 2014, the delegations do stay
at various locations near The Hague, including in Noordwijk. On the occasion of
the residence of the U.S. delegation and President Obama, PA6USA is activated
from 24th March to 18th April, 2014. With this callsign, we indicated our
respects to the inspiration of this recurring conferences. QSL card via PA7DA,
bureau preferred (Dutch QSL Bureau, Box 330, NL-6800 AH Arnhem, Netherlands).
Website: pa7da.jouwweb.nl/pa6usa http://pa7da.jouwweb.nl/pa6usa [PA7DA]
25/03/2014: Ofcom have advised that licensed amateurs with a main station
address in Scotland will be permitted to use the special prefix "A" - GA, MA,
2A - instead of the usual "M" for the period of 25th January (Burns Night) to
30th November (St. Andrews Day), during 2014. GMDX (www.gmdx.org.uk) will be
instituting an award scheme for working these special prefixes throughout the
period. More to follow.. [DX World]
26/03/2014: Between 26th March and 1st April 2014 look for the following
stations to be active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/0 operated by
Jason NR0X located in La Porte City, Black Hawk County, State of Iowa and W1AW/1
operated by Mitch W1SJ located in the city of Essex, Chittenden County, State of
Vermont. QSLs preferred via the bureau. [ARRL]
26/03/2014: Celebrating the 850th anniversary of the gothic cathedral of Sens,
Jean-Pierre, F6FNA, will be active as TM850CS on 29-30 March, and again in
April, May, August and during the Heritage Days on 19-21 September 2014. QSL via
F6FNA. [425 DX News]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at: www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
21/03-04/04 TO7BC: Mayotte Island WLOTA:0376 QSL DL7BC (d/B)
21/03-31/03 ZL7AAA: Chatham Island WLOTA:1627 QSL VE7NY (d)
23/03-31/03 3D2FJ: Beqa Island WLOTA:0215 QSL K0UU (d/LoTW)
23/03-30/03 VK6ARI: Rottnest Island WLOTA:2197 QSL VK6HZ (d/B)
23/03-30/03 VU4K: South Andaman Island WLOTA:0562 QSL W4VKU OQRS
25/03-28/03 HH2/N5JC: Haiti Island WLOTA:0343 QSL H/c (d)
25/03-28/03 HH2/N5JR: Haiti Island WLOTA:0343 QSL H/c (d)
25/03-31/03 MS0OXE: Tiree Island WLOTA:2232 QSL M0URX OQRS
25/03-31/03 P40W: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL N2MM (d)
26/03-06/04 EA8/WP3A: Isla de Gran Canaria WLOTA:0969 QSL Op's Info
26/03-01/04 TO4C: Martinique Island WLOTA:1041 QSL M0OXO (OQRS)
27/03-29/03 CT8/OH6KZP: Ilha de Sao Miguel WLOTA:2016 QSL H/c (d/B)
28/03-30/03 BP0P: Taiwan (main island) WLOTA:0022 QSL QRZ.com
28/03-31/03 KG2A/VP9: Hamilton Island WLOTA:0201 QSL H/c (d)
6 METRES & UP -
22/03-23/03 Oklahoma QSO Party 6m class 22 1300z-23 1900z
22/03-23/03 Louisiana QSO Party 6m, 2m classes 22 1400z-23 0200z
22/03-23/03 CLARA & Family Contest (2) 2m class 22 1700z-23 1700z
22/03-23/03 58th QCWA QSO Party CW/SSB/Digi 6m class 22 1800z-23 1800z
25/03 LY 2.4GHz & Up Activity Contest 1800z-2159z
25/03 NRAU Microwave Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1800z-2200z
25/03 SPAC 2.3GHz & Up Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
25/03 The 50MHz Open Cumulative SO/MO/LP/MP/HP 1800z-2200z
25/03 RSGB SHF UKAC SO Fixed/Open/13-3cms 2000z-2230z
26/03 SKCC Straight Key Sprint 6m class 0000z-0200z
28/03-17/03 9J2T: Zambia DXpedition 6m CW/SSB/RTTY QSL I2YSB OQRS
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_mar.html
Information about current VHF activities can be found on the VHF DX portal "Make
More Miles on VHF" at: www.MMMonVHF.de/
SMIRK: www.smirk.org/
SOTA (Summits On The Air) Watch Alerts at: www.sotawatch.org/
QSL INFO -
The following operation is approved for DXCC credit:
* T6DD - Afghanistan (Current operation)
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
Change of address -
QSL manager Rob, E77E, has a new postal address:
Robert Babec, E77E
P.O. Box 59
71000 Sarajevo
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA [DXNL]
QSLs via Bureau: 7T50I, 7W50I, 9A204W, CR2T, CX3AL, DK1K, E21YDP, EA1DAX,
GS3PYE/p, IP2ANT, OE5MPL, UR5IFX, W1AW, YC1LA, ZF2AH and ZS2CR.
QSLs via Direct: 3B9/OE4AAC (OQRS), 6W/G3TXF (OQRS), 7O2A (UA3DX), 8Q7KB (OQRS),
9L1A (9A2AA), A63RI [AS-124] (IZ8CLM), C37SBX (QRZ.com), C5YK (ON6EG), IA0MZ
(IW0EFA), NH4DX (KG6DX), XR0ZR (OQRS), XZ1J (OQRS) and ZF2XF (OQRS).
QSLs via LoTW: 5I0DX, 8P2K, 9J2T, 9V1SV, DU3/N0QM, M3W, R0FA, SV2DSJ, TM6M,
VO2AAA, YB9WZJ, ZD8JR, ZL4PLM and ZS8C.
BITS & PIECES -
FUNcube-1 Transponder test Saturday -
There will be a test on the 435/145 MHz linear transponder this Saturday March
22
When in sunlight FUNcube-1 is normally in "Educational Mode" (transponder off
with high power beacon) but on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at approximately 0930 UT
the FUNcube team are planning to switch to "Amateur Mode" (transponder on with
low power beacon) for at least one whole orbit.
The aim of the switch on March 22 is to check the effect on the satellite of
continuous "Amateur Mode", especially battery temperature.
FUNcube Yahoo Group http://amsat-uk.org/funcube/yahoo-group/
FUNcube Forum http://forum.funcube.org.uk/
AMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/
Source: Southgate ARC News
NAQCC FL Chapter Operation -
The Florida Chapter of NAQCC is holding their March Field Event in Lake Helen
Florida on Friday 03-21-2014 from 9 AM-ish to Noon-ish. (We're all old and
approach time in a more casual manner than we used to - and, after all, this IS
Florida you know.) Steve WB4OMM #5913, Art WB4MNK #5274, Wally KG4LAL #6278 and
Don K3RLL #1905 will somehow be switching around to cover 7.040+, 10.116,
14.060, 18.075 and probably some 17 meter SSB. Please listen for us at your
convenience. Thank you,... NAQCC-FL
Radio ham operating from research vessel as DL1LLL/MM -
Lars Lehnert, DL1LLL is back on the German research vessel Maria S Merian and
will be operating in the 160-10m amateur radio bands using SSB and digital
modes.
He will be traveling for four weeks on a scientific journey from Las Palmas,
Gran Canaria to Cadiz, Spain.
The German research vessel Maria S. Merian is named after the naturalist and
illustrator Maria Sybilla Merian and is an interdisciplinary research platform
built in 2006.
The Rostock-based research vessel is used by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic
Sea Research at Warnemünde for marine research work.
Its tasks are Arctic research, research on the Gulf Stream, and seabed
research to a depth of 10 km. It has a crew of 21, and can additionally
accommodate 22 scientists. The vessel is equipped with several laboratories.
The current position of the RV Maria S Merian can be found at:
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/211753000
DL1LLL
http://www.dl1lll.de/
Source: Southgate ARC News
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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21/03/2014: Jeff, N6GQ, plans to be active as 6W/N6GQ from Le Calao, Senegal,
between 21-30 March, 2014. QRV on 160-6 metre CW and SSB, including an entry in
the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March), CQ zone 35. QSL via LoTW if preferred.
More details to come soon. [NG3K]
21/03/2014: Sal, 9K2GV, plans to be active as 9K2GV/p from Faylakah Island
(IOTA AS-118), 20 km off the coast of Kuwait City in the Persian Gulf, on 21st
and 22nd March 2014. He plans to be QRV on the high bands running 500 Watts. QSL
via 9K2GV OQRS PAYPAL. Log search and OQRS will be hosted by ClubLog.
[rsgbiota.org]
21/03/2014: Look for Zhang, BA3AX and Lu, BD3AEO to be active as B3/BA3AX and
B3/BD3AEO, respectively, from Yuetuo [Yue Tuo] Island (AS-134), Leting county,
HeBei province, China, between 21-24 March, 2014. Plans are to be QRV with focus
on 20-15 metre CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK-31. QSL via BA3AX, direct or bureau.
[rsgbiota.org]
21/03/2014: Dragan, 4O4A, is currently in located in Mazar village, Badakhshan
Province in north-eastern Afghanistan. Having received his T6DD callsign, look
for Dragan to be active on 80-6m mainly CW until September 15th. QSL via home
call, LoTW and ClubLog OQRS. Note: T6DD is approved for DXCC credit. [DXAT]
21/03/2014: Mike, W1USN (RNARS #3889) and Bob, AA1M will be QRV from Costa de
Pajaros, Costa Rica, between 21 March and 1 April as TI8/home call. Operations
will be 80-10m SSB, CW, PSK-31 and maybe some RTTY. Mike will be operating the
CQWW WPX SSB Contest during the weekend of 29-30th March. All QSL's for both
operators via LoTW, direct and bureau. [DXAT]
21/03/2014: Hartwig, DL7BC, plans to be active as TO7BC from Tsingoni, Mayotte
Island (AF-027, DIFO FH-001, WLOTA 0376) between 21 March and 4 April, 2014. QRV
on 20-10m (maybe 40m) with 100 Watts and spiderbeam, including an entry in the
CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March). QSL via home call, bureau or direct. Online
log will be hosted by ClubLog. [NG3K]
21/03/2014: Junichi, JH3AEF (XT2AEF) Jusei JA3IVU (XT2IVU) and Yukinori, JA3VWT
(XT2VWT) will be active from Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso,
between 21-26 March, 2014. They plan activity on 80-10 metre CW, SSB and the
Digital modes. QSL via home calls, Bureau or direct. [DX World]
21/03/2014: Operators Barry ZS1FJ-9V1FJ-ZL1MFW-G4MFW, Sandro VE7NY, Franz
OE2SNL and Graham ZL1BMG will be active as ZL7AAA from Chatham Island (OC-038,
WLOTA 1627) between 21-31 March, 2014. The stations will be on the air 7 days
per week, 24 hours per day in 6-hour shifts per operator. QRV on all bands from
80-10 metre SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK-31. QSL via VE7NY and LoTW. Further
information and updates can be found on their website at: www.qsl.net/zl7aaa/
[DX World]
22/03/2014: Olivier ON4EI, one of the top European contester, is back to
Ireland (EU-115, WLOTA 2484) to operate EI8GQB and EI1A during the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest from 22nd March to 2nd April, 2014. In 2013, Olivier scored, with EI1A,
tops Europe in CQ WW WPX, IARU HF and IOTA contests in Low Power Single Op SSB
category using green energy only and its Field Day style antenna park. 18m top
loaded vertical monopole for 160-80m-40m bands + 32 radials. Inverted V dipole
for 160-80m-40m bands. 3 elements East-West two-direction inverted V beam for
40m band. 200m long beverage RX antenna East-West directional. 2 x Spiderbeam
antennas for 20/15/10m bands. Rigs are Elecraft K3+P3 & Kenwood TS2000 100W.
500Ah battery bank + 180W solar panel and 400W wind generator. You can follow
his solo expedition on www.qrz.com/db/EI8GQB and meet him on the air. QSL
Manager PA3249. [EI8GQB]
23/03/2014: Jeff, K0UU, plans activity as 3D2FJ from Beqa [Mbenga] Island
(OC-016, WLOTA 0215) between 23-31 March, 2014. QRV holiday style on 80-10 metre
CW Only. QSL via home call, LoTW preferred or direct (QRZ.com). [DX World]
23/03/2014: Joel, F5AOW and Phil, F5MVB plan to be active as 5V7BJ (SSB) and
5V7MP (SSB and CW), respectively, from Avepozo, Togo, between 23-31 March, 2014.
QRV on 80-10 metre CW and SSB. QSL via their home calls, bureau or direct. [DX
World]
23/03/2014: John, VK6HZ, will once again be active as VK6ARI from Rottnest
Island (OC-164, WLOTA 2197) between 23-30 March, 2014. QRV holiday style on
40-10 metre SSB, PSK and RTTY, possibly CW. Antenna will be a Buddipole.
Activity will be around the usual IOTA frequencies. QSL via VK6HZ, direct or
bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and ClubLog. [rsgbiota.org]
23/03/2014: Krish, W4VKU, will be active as VU4K from Port Blair, South Andaman
Island (AS-001, WLOTA 0562), between 23-30 March, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre SSB
and RTTY. He will have a 2 element SteppIR + 30/40m, Acom 1000 and may be a
Butternut Vertical antenna (equipment in use is subject to change, should there
be any change to the location plans). QSL via W4VKU (OQRS will be open in early
April 2014). Logs: Realtime logs will be available via ClubLog. [OPDX Bulletin]
25/03/2014: Joel, N5JR and John, N5JC will be active as HH2/homecalls from
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (NA-096, WLOTA 0343) between 25-30 March, 2014. They will
team up with Jean HH2JR for a Multi-Single entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(29-30 March) using the callsign 4V1JR from CQ zone 8. QSL via W3HNK. QSL both
HH2/homecalls via N5JR. [DXAT]
25/03/2014: Members of the Black Country DX & Contest Group will be QRV as
MS0OXE from the Isle of Tiree (IOSA NH04, SCOTIA DI10, WLOTA 2232, WAB NM04),
Inner Hebrides (EU-008), from 25th March to 31st March, 2014. QRV on 160-10
metre CW, SSB and RTTY, including an entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30
March). Logs will be uploaded to ClubLog once a day and LoTW on their return
home. QSL is via M0URX OQRS (m0urx.com/oqrs/). More information at their
website: www.ms0oxe.net/ [Pete's-DX-Newsdesk]
25/03/2014: John, W2GD, plans activity once again from near Santa Cruz, island
of Aruba (SA-036, WLOTA 0033, WW Loc. FK52BK) as P40W from 25-31 March, 2014.
QRV on the WARC bands as time permits. John's main focus will be the CQWW WPX
SSB Contest (29-30 March); category TBD, CQ zone 9. QSL P40W via N2MM (22 Mill
Road, Shamong, NJ 08088 USA). Bureau cards are NO LONGER accepted. [NG3K]
26/03/2014: Jaime, WP3A, will be active as EF8U from the Las Palmas Contest
station on Isla de Gran Canaria (AF-004, WLOTA 0969) as a
Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power/Assisted entry during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(29-30 March). QSL direct to EA8URE and LoTW. Outside of the contest, between
26th March and 6th April, Jaime will be active as EA8/WP3A. Listen for QSL
instructions. [OPDX Bulletin]
26/03/2014: Tynemouth ARC members Glen G0SBN, Bob M0KLO and Tony G8YFA will be
active as GS0NWM from the Isle of Arran (EU-123, IOSA CL01, SCOTIA CS14, WAB
NR93, WW Loc. IO75IN) from 26th March until 2nd April, 2014. Activity will be on
80-10 metres, all modes. QSL via LoTW and QSL Manager M0URX DIRECT OR OQRS
(www.m0urx.com/). All QSO's will be updated to Clublog regularly (depending on
internet access). Website: www.g0nwm.com/ [rsgbiota.org]
26/03/2014: Rich, M5RIC, will be active on all bands and modes from Ducos,
island of Martinique (NA-107, DIFO FM-001, WLOTA 1041, DDFM 97), as TO4C between
26 March and 1 April, 2014. Participation in CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March)
as a Single-Op/All-Band entry, CQ zone 8. QSL via M0OXO (OQRS). [DX World]
27/03/2014: Kim, OH6KZP, will once again activate the CQ8X contest station in
Ribeira Grande on the north coast of Sao Miguel island (EU-003, DIP AZ-002, PIP
AC-002, WLOTA 2016, WW Loc. HM68ER) with focus on the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(29-30 March) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry from CQ zone 14. Kim will
be QRV before the contest as CT8/OH6KZP. QSL via OH2BH. [NG3K]
28/03/2014: Operators Tang BM2AAV, Zhang BV1ED, Eddie BV2DD, Evan BV2KS, Lee
BV2NT and Lee BX2AB will be active as BP0P from Taipei, Taiwan (AS-020, WLOTA
0022, WW Loc. PL04VT) between 28-30 March, 2014. QRV on 40-10 metre CW, SSB and
RTTY, including a Multi-Two entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March). QSL
via BP0P (see QRZ.com). QSL also OK via ART QSL Service (BP0P c/o QSL Service,
Amateur Radio Taipei, P.O. Box 73-326, Taipei, Taiwan). [NG3K]
28/03/2014: Operators Heye DJ9RR, Norbert DJ7JC, Pista HA5AO, George HA5UK,
Luigi IV3YER, Dave K3EL, Gene K5GS, Glenn KE4KY, Luke VK3HJ, Mike WA6O and Les
W2LK will be active from Mellish Reef (IOTA OC-072) as VK9MT between 28th March
and 9th April, 2014. They will use 6 K3's with 6 KPA600's and vertical antennas.
They plan to have 2 teams of 5 operators per shift on the air. Frequencies:
160-10m CW; 80-10m SSB; and 40-10m RTTY. QSL via M0URX (OQRS). Full details
available on their website at: www.vk9mt.com/ [DX World]
28/03/2014: Kei, KG2A (aka JJ1RJR and V25A), will once again be active as
KG2A/VP9 from the QTH of Ed, VP9GE, in Hamilton Parish, island of Bermuda
(NA-005, WLOTA 0201) between 28-31 March, 2014. Kei will focus on the CQWW WPX
SSB Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band entry, CQ zone 8. Outside the contest look
for Kei to be active on the WARC and other bands, mainly CW. QSL via KG2A,
direct only (see QRZ.com). [NG3K]
LOOKING AHEAD -
29/03/2014: Special event station 8J1MTD (70th anniversary of Matsudo-city)
plans a Multi-Multi entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest from Matsudo city
(JCC-1207, WW Loc. PM95XT), Chiba prefecture, Kanto region, island of Honshu
(AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan (CQ zone 25). QSL via LoTW, eQSL and direct (see
QRZ.com). [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Operators BH1IOT, BH1HUK, BH1CXR, BH1DDU, BH1BOQ, BH1IGB, BH1CKM,
BG1QQT, BG1HAS, BD1LT, BD1TT, and BD1IIJ will be QRV as BH1CXR during the CQWW
WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March) as a MS/M2 entry from Haidian district, Beijing,
China (WW Loc. ON80BB, CQ zone 24). QSL direct (QRZ.com), by the Bureau and
LoTW. [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Madeira Contest Team members Joe CT3BD, Luis CT3DL, Joe CT3DZ, Luis
CT3EE, Duarte CT3EN, Tiago CT3KU, Jose CT3KY, Miguel CT3IA, Jose CT1BOH, Tony
CT1FFU and Nuno CT1FJO will be active in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (29-30 March)
as CR3A from Funchal, Madeira Island (AF-014, DIP MA-001, PIP MD-001,
WLOTA:0053, WW Loc. IM12OR). This will be a M/? entry from CQ zone 33. QSL via
EA5GL, direct only. [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Radiogrupo Sur will once again activate CV3D for the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest as a Multi-Single entry from their antenna farm near Juanico, Canelones,
Uruguay (CQ zone 13). Operators include Gonzalo CX1CAK, Oscar CX1CW, Daniel
CX1FU, Lupo CX2ABC and Jorge CX6DAP. QSL via CX2ABC, direct only (PO Box 950,
CP.11000, Montevideo, Uruguay) with SAE + IRC or 2 USD. [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Look for KH2KY to be activated for the CQWW WPX SSB Contest as a
M/2 entry from Barrigada, island of Guam (OC-026, USi GU-003S, WLOTA 0064, WWFF
KFF-110, CQ zone 27). Operators will be Nori W6LJ, Rio NY8A, Aki W3JH, Kaz AH0KT
and Masa AH6KY. QSL via Masa, JA1MFR (LoTW, eQSL OK!) [NG3K]
29/03/2014: Al, WP3C, plans a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry in the CQWW
WPX SSB Contest from Utuado, island of Puerto Rico (NA-099, USi PR-006S, WLOTA
2802, CQ zone 8). QSL via W3HNK and LoTW. Website: /www.wp3c.comule.com/ [NG3K]
01/04/2014: Martin, DB4BJ, plans to be active from the island of Dominica (IOTA
NA-101) as J79DB from 1-15 April, 2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. QSL
via home call, direct (Martin Klar, Kuckucksweg 5, Oldenburg D-26131, Germany)
or Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL. Website: www.db4bj.de/
[rsgbiota.org]
27/04/2014: Makoto JI5RPT will be active from the Sakaiura Family Inn, Sakaiura
(WW Loc. QL17CC), Chichi-jima Island (JIA 10-110, WLOTA 2269, JCG 10007, Tokyo
prefecture), Ogasawara (AS-031), as JD1BLY between 27th April and 5th May, 2014.
Activity on 40m to 6m + Satellite. CW/SSB/Digi (No 6m EME). QSL JD1BLY via
"JI5RPT" Bureau or CBA. Online log search will be hosted by ClubLog. Website:
www.ji5rpt.com/jd1/ [DX World]
12/05/2014: Gil, F4FET, plans to be active as MM/F4FET/p from the Isle of Mull
(IOSA NH15, SCOTIA CN10, WLOTA 2485), Inner Hebrides (EU-008) from 12-18 May,
2014. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. Between 14-18th May, Gil plans to
activate the island of Lunga (IOSA FL07, SCOTIA CS37), Trenish Isles (EU-108),
in the Firth of Lorn, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. QRV only some hours of a day
in this period. QSL via home call, direct or bureau and ClubLog OQRS. Website:
www.f4fet.net/ [rsgbiota.org]
09/06/2014: Look for Lars, SM6CUK, to be active as SA6G/7 from the island of
Ven (EU-137, WLOTA 0780), Skane county, Sweden, from 9-16 June, 2014. QRV on the
HF bands on, or near, the usual island and IOTA frequencies. QSL via SM6CUK,
direct or Bureau. [rsgbiota.org]
29/09/2014: Stan, LZ1GC (ex-3D2GC), plans to be active from the Menen Hotel,
Meneng [aka Menen] district, Republic of Nauru (IOTA OC-031, WW Loc. RI39LK),
Micronesia, as C21GC (call requested) between 29th September and 14th October
14, 2014. QRV on 160-10m, CW/SSB and some RTTY. Website available with full info
soon. Logs to be uploaded to Club Log during the activity if possible. [DX
World]
SPECIAL EVENTS -
22/03/2014: Members of the Associazione Radioamatori Marinai Italiani --
Italian Amateur Radio Association Section of Taranto (IQ7UJ), Italian Sailors
and Navy announced that an exclusive amateur radio will be on board Naval Unit
of the Navy Luigi Durand de la Penne between March 22-23rd, using the special
callsign II7LDP/MM (ARMI-1111). Activity is to celebrate the 100th anniversary
of the birth of Admiral Luigi Durand de la Penne, decorated with the Gold Medal
for Military Valour for heroic action taken December 19, 1941, during the
Company of Alexandria, one of the most important in the history ship. Operators
mentioned are Frank IZ7AUH, Fabrizio IZ7LDC, Antonio IK7WDS, Simplicio IK7EJT
and Leonardo IZ7EDQ. QSL via IZ7EDQ, direct or by the Bureau. For more details,
see: www.qrz.com/db/ii7ldp [OPDX Bulletin]
24/03/2014: Team members Cartagena will be active as activate EH5HCO from 24-30
March 2014 to mark the 75th anniversary of the sinking of Olite Castillo. QRV on
all bands and modes. QSL via EA5GUQ, direct or Bureau. Website:
www.qrz.com/db/EH5HCO [DXAT]
24/03/2014: During the 3rd Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague
https://www.nss2014.com/en on 24th and 25th March 2014, the delegations do stay
at various locations near The Hague, including in Noordwijk. On the occasion of
the residence of the U.S. delegation and President Obama, PA6USA is activated
from 24th March to 18th April, 2014. With this callsign, we indicated our
respects to the inspiration of this recurring conferences. QSL card via PA7DA,
bureau preferred (Dutch QSL Bureau, Box 330, NL-6800 AH Arnhem, Netherlands).
Website: pa7da.jouwweb.nl/pa6usa http://pa7da.jouwweb.nl/pa6usa [PA7DA]
25/03/2014: Ofcom have advised that licensed amateurs with a main station
address in Scotland will be permitted to use the special prefix "A" - GA, MA,
2A - instead of the usual "M" for the period of 25th January (Burns Night) to
30th November (St. Andrews Day), during 2014. GMDX (www.gmdx.org.uk) will be
instituting an award scheme for working these special prefixes throughout the
period. More to follow.. [DX World]
26/03/2014: Between 26th March and 1st April 2014 look for the following
stations to be active to celebrate ARRL's centennial year: W1AW/0 operated by
Jason NR0X located in La Porte City, Black Hawk County, State of Iowa and W1AW/1
operated by Mitch W1SJ located in the city of Essex, Chittenden County, State of
Vermont. QSLs preferred via the bureau. [ARRL]
26/03/2014: Celebrating the 850th anniversary of the gothic cathedral of Sens,
Jean-Pierre, F6FNA, will be active as TM850CS on 29-30 March, and again in
April, May, August and during the Heritage Days on 19-21 September 2014. QSL via
F6FNA. [425 DX News]
U.S.A. Special Event Stations can be found at: www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -
21/03-04/04 TO7BC: Mayotte Island WLOTA:0376 QSL DL7BC (d/B)
21/03-31/03 ZL7AAA: Chatham Island WLOTA:1627 QSL VE7NY (d)
23/03-31/03 3D2FJ: Beqa Island WLOTA:0215 QSL K0UU (d/LoTW)
23/03-30/03 VK6ARI: Rottnest Island WLOTA:2197 QSL VK6HZ (d/B)
23/03-30/03 VU4K: South Andaman Island WLOTA:0562 QSL W4VKU OQRS
25/03-28/03 HH2/N5JC: Haiti Island WLOTA:0343 QSL H/c (d)
25/03-28/03 HH2/N5JR: Haiti Island WLOTA:0343 QSL H/c (d)
25/03-31/03 MS0OXE: Tiree Island WLOTA:2232 QSL M0URX OQRS
25/03-31/03 P40W: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL N2MM (d)
26/03-06/04 EA8/WP3A: Isla de Gran Canaria WLOTA:0969 QSL Op's Info
26/03-01/04 TO4C: Martinique Island WLOTA:1041 QSL M0OXO (OQRS)
27/03-29/03 CT8/OH6KZP: Ilha de Sao Miguel WLOTA:2016 QSL H/c (d/B)
28/03-30/03 BP0P: Taiwan (main island) WLOTA:0022 QSL QRZ.com
28/03-31/03 KG2A/VP9: Hamilton Island WLOTA:0201 QSL H/c (d)
6 METRES & UP -
22/03-23/03 Oklahoma QSO Party 6m class 22 1300z-23 1900z
22/03-23/03 Louisiana QSO Party 6m, 2m classes 22 1400z-23 0200z
22/03-23/03 CLARA & Family Contest (2) 2m class 22 1700z-23 1700z
22/03-23/03 58th QCWA QSO Party CW/SSB/Digi 6m class 22 1800z-23 1800z
25/03 LY 2.4GHz & Up Activity Contest 1800z-2159z
25/03 NRAU Microwave Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1800z-2200z
25/03 SPAC 2.3GHz & Up Contest CW/Phone/Open 1800z-2200z
25/03 The 50MHz Open Cumulative SO/MO/LP/MP/HP 1800z-2200z
25/03 RSGB SHF UKAC SO Fixed/Open/13-3cms 2000z-2230z
26/03 SKCC Straight Key Sprint 6m class 0000z-0200z
28/03-17/03 9J2T: Zambia DXpedition 6m CW/SSB/RTTY QSL I2YSB OQRS
Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_mar.html
Information about current VHF activities can be found on the VHF DX portal "Make
More Miles on VHF" at: www.MMMonVHF.de/
SMIRK: www.smirk.org/
SOTA (Summits On The Air) Watch Alerts at: www.sotawatch.org/
QSL INFO -
The following operation is approved for DXCC credit:
* T6DD - Afghanistan (Current operation)
73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
Change of address -
QSL manager Rob, E77E, has a new postal address:
Robert Babec, E77E
P.O. Box 59
71000 Sarajevo
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA [DXNL]
QSLs via Bureau: 7T50I, 7W50I, 9A204W, CR2T, CX3AL, DK1K, E21YDP, EA1DAX,
GS3PYE/p, IP2ANT, OE5MPL, UR5IFX, W1AW, YC1LA, ZF2AH and ZS2CR.
QSLs via Direct: 3B9/OE4AAC (OQRS), 6W/G3TXF (OQRS), 7O2A (UA3DX), 8Q7KB (OQRS),
9L1A (9A2AA), A63RI [AS-124] (IZ8CLM), C37SBX (QRZ.com), C5YK (ON6EG), IA0MZ
(IW0EFA), NH4DX (KG6DX), XR0ZR (OQRS), XZ1J (OQRS) and ZF2XF (OQRS).
QSLs via LoTW: 5I0DX, 8P2K, 9J2T, 9V1SV, DU3/N0QM, M3W, R0FA, SV2DSJ, TM6M,
VO2AAA, YB9WZJ, ZD8JR, ZL4PLM and ZS8C.
BITS & PIECES -
FUNcube-1 Transponder test Saturday -
There will be a test on the 435/145 MHz linear transponder this Saturday March
22
When in sunlight FUNcube-1 is normally in "Educational Mode" (transponder off
with high power beacon) but on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at approximately 0930 UT
the FUNcube team are planning to switch to "Amateur Mode" (transponder on with
low power beacon) for at least one whole orbit.
The aim of the switch on March 22 is to check the effect on the satellite of
continuous "Amateur Mode", especially battery temperature.
FUNcube Yahoo Group http://amsat-uk.org/funcube/yahoo-group/
FUNcube Forum http://forum.funcube.org.uk/
AMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/
Source: Southgate ARC News
NAQCC FL Chapter Operation -
The Florida Chapter of NAQCC is holding their March Field Event in Lake Helen
Florida on Friday 03-21-2014 from 9 AM-ish to Noon-ish. (We're all old and
approach time in a more casual manner than we used to - and, after all, this IS
Florida you know.) Steve WB4OMM #5913, Art WB4MNK #5274, Wally KG4LAL #6278 and
Don K3RLL #1905 will somehow be switching around to cover 7.040+, 10.116,
14.060, 18.075 and probably some 17 meter SSB. Please listen for us at your
convenience. Thank you,... NAQCC-FL
Radio ham operating from research vessel as DL1LLL/MM -
Lars Lehnert, DL1LLL is back on the German research vessel Maria S Merian and
will be operating in the 160-10m amateur radio bands using SSB and digital
modes.
He will be traveling for four weeks on a scientific journey from Las Palmas,
Gran Canaria to Cadiz, Spain.
The German research vessel Maria S. Merian is named after the naturalist and
illustrator Maria Sybilla Merian and is an interdisciplinary research platform
built in 2006.
The Rostock-based research vessel is used by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic
Sea Research at Warnemünde for marine research work.
Its tasks are Arctic research, research on the Gulf Stream, and seabed
research to a depth of 10 km. It has a crew of 21, and can additionally
accommodate 22 scientists. The vessel is equipped with several laboratories.
The current position of the RV Maria S Merian can be found at:
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/211753000
DL1LLL
http://www.dl1lll.de/
Source: Southgate ARC News
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73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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