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Edited by I1JQJ & IK1ADH
Direttore Responsabile I2VGW
4X - The Holyland DX Group will be active with two stations (CW and
SSB) as 4X0WFF from Qumran National Park on 8-9 October. Another
mobile station will operate as 4X0WFF/m on 14265 kHz from Gedi
National Reserve. QSLs via 4X4JU. [TNX 4X1VF]
9M2 - Rich, 9M2MRS (PA0RRS) is back to Penang Island (AS-015) and will
remain there until April 2011. He operates 99.9% CW. QSL via
PA0RRS, whose new address is: Richard Smeets, Constance
Gerlingsstraat 60, 5121 ZR Rijen, The Netherlands. [TNX 9M2MRS]
ER - Special station ER8C will be active until 14 October during the
festivities for Chisinau Day. QSL via ER1DA. [TNX ER1DA]
G - In order to promote interest in CW the First Class CW Operators
Club has arranged that the call M0RSE can be used from time to
time for Morse related events in the United Kingdom (such as
Samuel F.B.Morse anniversaries, CW demonstrations, Straight Key
events, QSO parties, etc. but not contests). Look for M0RSE to be
aired on 7 October (by G5LP for the FOC Activity Day), 23 October
(by G3PJT for the FOC QSO Party) and 1-2 January (by G3VTT for the
FOC Straight Key Night). QSL via G3SWH and LoTW. [TNX
www.m0rse.org]
H40 - The 7-22 October DXpedition to Pigeon Island, Temotu Province by
Jacek, SP5DRH (H40KJ) and Jerzy, SP3BQ (H40BQ) [425DXN 991] has
been cancelled because "a dramatic plane delay" has messed up
their trip plans. "Under these circumstances, we feel obliged to
refund the donations that we received", SP5DRH says. "However, we
have suffered substantial financial loss, we suggest to transfer
these funds for the expedition to come (T30RH/T30AQ, 1-17 March
2011). Should any of donators disagree with our suggestion, please
email us and we will try to refund his donation as soon as
possible".
I - Alfredo, IK7JWX will be active as IR7WFF from several national
parks and reserves in Puglia region between now and 31 December.
Look for activity on 20 and 40 metres SSB and CW. QSL via IK7JWX.
I - Special callsign II9CIRM will be in use from 16 October to 7
November to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Centro
Internazionale Radio Medico (International Radio Medical Centre,
the oldest organisation providing radio-medical assistance in the
world). QSL via IQ9TP, direct or bureau. [TNX IT9MRM]
JA - Hiro, JI1JKW will be active as FO/JI1JKW from Tikehau Atoll
(OC-066), French Polynesia on 9-13 October. He will operate SSB
and CW on 40-6 metres, with main activity on 20 metres. QSL via
home call, direct or bureau. [TNX JE1LFX]
LA - Bjorn, LA5UKA and Trond, LA9VDA will be active as LA6Q from
Spjaeroy (EU-061) on 9-10 October. They plan to operate CW, RTTY
and SSB on 40-17 metres. QSL via LA9VDA. [TNX DX World]
OZ - Mic, DG5LAC will be active as OZ/DG5LAC from Vendsyssel-Thy
(EU-171) on 9-15 October. He will operate holiday style on 80-10
metres SSB. QSL via home call, bureau preferred. [TNX rsgbiota.org]
OZ - Michael, DL4ABO will be active as OZ/DL4ABO from Romo Island
(EU-125) on 9-16 October. He will operate holiday style mostly on
30 and 40 metres, CW only. QSL via home call, bureau preferred.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
PA - Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Radio Club Kennemerland (PI4RCK)
will be active as PA30RCK on all bands and modes until 5 November,
including activity during the CQ WW DX SSB Contest. QSL via PI4RCK
or LoTW. [TNX PA1CW]
PJ4 - As of 8 October, the following callsigns had been issued to Team
Bonaire for their 10-22 October operations:
PJ4N op. DJ8NK (QSL via DJ8NK)
PJ4B ops. PA3GVI, PA8A and PA8F (QSL via PA8A)
PJ4I op. DL9USA (QSL via DL9USA)
PJ4D ops. K6AM, N0VD, PE2KY, PE2MC, PG4M, PJ4NX, W0LSD, W4PA
PJ4W all team members from Radio Netherlands' premises
PJ4 - Andy, W9NJY will be active as PJ4/W9NJY from Bonaire (SA-006) on
16-29 October. He will operate all modes on 40-10 metres. QSL via
WD9DZV. The log will be uploaded to LoTW on 1 January 2011. [TNX
The Daily DX]
PJ5 - Paul, K1XM [425DXN 1011] will be active as PJ5/K1XM from St.
Eustatius (NA-145) until 17 October. He will operate SSB, CW and
RTTY on 160-10 metres. QSL via KQ1F. [TNX DX World]
PJ7 - The PJ7E team on Sint Maarten is having problems. "Tropical storm
Otto has pounded the island hard with high winds, rain, and
massive flooding", W8GEX reported on 7 October. "Our radio
equipment has not arrived yet. The cargo manager said he can only
take 3-5 ft. waves for the ship to dock safely and when we were
there this morning, the waves were about 15 ft. It could be a few
days before the vessel can dock. At this point, we have no idea
when we have the full setup on the air but will keep DXers updated
on Facebook and Twitter. Parts of the island are without power and
most stores and restaurants are closed. K4SV does have a CW
station set up. The SSB site has nothing on the air yet but we are
working to get that done in the next day or so".
TA - The TC Special Wireless Activity Team (www.tcswat.org) and the
Giresun Amateur Radio Club will operate as TC7YLH from the
lighthouse at Cape Yoroz (ARLHS TUR-010) on 9-10 October. Main
activity will be on 40 and 20 metres. QSL via TA1HZ (but all of
the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau). [TNX
TA1HZ]
TA - Pavel TA2ZAF (OK1MU), Dan OK1HRA and Honza OK2ZAW will operate CW
and SSB as TC03W from Giresun Island (AS-154) on 14-18 October.
QSL via OK2GZ, direct or bureau. Further information can be found
at www.okdxf.eu/expedice/en/tc03w/www/ [TNX DX World]
V7 - N3QQ's operation plans for his IOTA expedition to the Marshall
Islands [425DXN 1012] are as follows:
7-8 October V73QQ Majuro (OC-029)
12-14 October V73QQ Enewetak Atoll (OC-087)
15-19 October V73RRC Ujelang Atoll (OC-278, new one)
The dates for OC-087 and OC-278 may change, as they are subject
to transportation availability and weather. He will operate SSB and
CW with 600 watts, full size vertical dipoles for 20/15/10m and a
1/4 wave vertical for 40m. QSL via N7RO, direct or bureau. The web
site for the expedition is at http://oc-278.ucoz.com
VK - Craig, VK4LDX will be active as VK4LDX/p from Fitzroy Island
(OC-172) on 16-22 October. He will operate holiday style on 40, 20
and 15 metres SSB, PSK31 and RTTY. QSL via home call, direct or
bureau. Further information can be found at
http://vk4ldxoc172.blogspot.com/ [TNX The Daily DX]
W - On 18 October 1910 the crew of airship America (callsign W) was
rescued by the steamship Trent (callsign RNR) while attempting at
making the first aerial crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. This was
the first time that a wireless station was installed in and
operated from an airship. To commmemorate those events, the
Marconi Radio Club (W1AA) will operate CW and SSB as W1AA/W and
W1AA/RNR on 16 October. Further information and QSLling
instructions at qrz.com under W1AA. [TNX K1VV]
ZD8 - Tom, K7ZZ/ZD8ZZ [425DXN 1013] had an overbooking problem with his
flight to Ascension Island and will not be able to get there until
12 October. However, he will stay until the 26th. QSL via LoTW or
direct to K7ZZ. [TNX The Daily DX]
ZD9 - Ulli, DL2AH has been on Tristan da Cunha (AF-029) for a few days
and will start activity as ZD9AH from around 10 October until 6
December. This is not a DXpedition and he plans to operate mainly
SSB on 40, 20, 17, 12 and 10 metres, with some RTTY activity
during the last two weeks of November. He will be working
"barefoot" with a simple Windom antenna. QSL via DL2AH, direct or
bureau. [TNX NG3K]
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**** GOOD TO KNOW ... ****
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Edited by I1JQJ & IK1ADH
Direttore Responsabile I2VGW
DXCC NEWS ---> The following operations have been approved for DXCC credit:
9Q50AR (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Club Station all operations)
9Q50ON (Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2010 operation)
If you have had credits rejected for these operations, please send a note
to dxcc[@]arrl.org [TNX NC1L]
RADIO ARCALA & SAC ---> Radio Arcala (www.radioarcala.com) will deploy four
SOAB stations in the Scandinavian Activity Contest (SSB) to be held on 9-10
October: OH8X from Northern Finland operated by OH2UA, OJ0B from Market
Reef operated by OH2PM, OH0B from the Aland Islands operated by OH2BH and
OH2BH from Southern Finland operted by OH1WZ. QSL OH8X via OH2UA, others
via OH2BH. [TNX OH2BN]
PJ2T ---> A simple website for the PJ2T Curacao 10-10-10 Celebration
operation, including an online log look-up capability and information on
operating frequencies, can be found at www.k8nd.com/Curacao-2010.html.
Jeff, K8ND and Bill, W9VA will operate as PJ2T starting at 4 UTC on 10
October for the next eight days. "This operation will be low-key compared
to the operations on the other islands of the former Netherlands Antilles",
they say. "We will not be on the bands 24/7 during our stay", but "in the
two months following our operation there will be many more opportunities
for The Deserving to work Curacao for DXCC credit before ARRL will begin
accepting submissions for the new DXCC Entity". QSL for PJ2T via N9AG and
LoTW. [TNX K8ND]
PJ7E ---> An Online QSL Request System will be available on the
expedition's website (www.stmaarten2010.com) and you will be able to
request your QSLs one of three ways: OQRS Direct, OQRS Bureau, traditional
direct mail to Sint Maarten 2010, Box 333, Bethlehem, Georgia 30620-9989,
USA. The logs will be uploaded to LoTW six months after the conclusion of
the DXpedition.
+ SILENT KEYS + Recently reported Silent Keys include Gerhard Schwarz
(DK2UA), Chick Urquhart (GM3JUD), Ken Schang (W8LU, ex-K8LUU), Eric Cohen
(Z21BC) and HF antenna pioneer A.J.F. "Frank" Clement (W6KPC), who passed
away at 93 years of age.
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******* QSL ROUTES *******
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Direttore Responsabile I2VGW
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3G200AA CE3AA EK6LP RN4LP OS1T ON4CIT
3G3FZ CE3FZ EM7MFF US1MM PA100EXPLO PC2S
3G3P CE3PG EY8MM K1BV PC75HV PA0FAW
3Z0RADIO SP9SX FM5CD F5VU PJ2S K3MJW
4B1B EB7DX FM5WE K4FJ PY0FF W9VA
4B1EE EA5KB FM5WD W3HNK R115SE RU3SF
4B1GZU XE1GZU G5D G3UJE R1ANP RW1AI
4B2AU XE2AU GB10NH G4OSB R440DC UA4AJD
4B2CQ XE2CQ GI6K GI0KOW S79DF IV3TDM
4B2MX K6VNX GM6NX/p GM4UYE SG3U SM3CXS
4B2S XE2S GX4HRC G3SVK SJ2W SM2WMV
4B3DX XE3DX H2E 5B4AGE SN0AM SP9ZCJ
4J0WFF 4J5T HA9RE HA8IB SN100HP SP5ZIP
4L5O N3SL HB9SOLAR HB9ACA SN2J SP2JMB
4L6DL LZ1OT HB9SPACE HB9ACA SN2K SP2YWL
5B/UT0U RA4LW HB9UU HB9AOF SN50KSP SP9PSJ
5B50AD W3HNK HC2AQ EA5KB SN50SA SP9PSJ
5B50AIF EB7DX HC8/K6AW W5UE SN70RAF SQ3MKW
5B50AIV LZ3CQ HF2010CY SP5ES SN7Q SP7GIQ
5C2P IK2PZC HF40SEP SP9PTA SO2010FC SP9RQH
5H9PD W8FV HH2/PY3SB PY2WC SP2010FC SP4GHL
5N50EAM IK2IQD HK1N EA5KB SP9YFF SQ9IDG
5N50K LZ1CL HK1T EA5KB ST2AR S53R
5N7M OM3CGN HL07CJF HL4CEL SV5/SM8C SM0CMH
5R8RJ DJ7RJ HP1/IZ6BRN IZ8CLM T6LR SP8PRL
5R8UI IZ8CCW II1IARD IT9MRM T6MB SP8UFB
5V7BR F2VX II1TLA I1YRL T88CQ JA0DCQ
7Z1HL DJ9ZB II3PAN IV3IUM TC2010MVF TA1HZ
7Z1SJ EA7FTR IP1/IQ1SP IK1WVR TC6CLH TA1HZ
7Z1TT NI5DX IY4FGM IK4UPU TM16EH F6KDU
8P6ET KU9C J49XB DJ9XB TM16EJ F6KDU
9M2TO JA0DMV JW5X LA5X TM16EK F6KDU
9M6/G3USR G3USR JW6VM LA6VM TM33A F1UJS
9M6DXX/p M0URX JW8DW LA8DW TM40FO F4FOO
9M6JC NI5DX JW9DL LA9DL TM50KOU F5KOU
9M6XRO/p M0URX KG4AS N4SIA TM55CCA F6FMT
9V1YC W5UE KG4QW K4CQW TM6CCA F6FMT
A61AM NI5DX KG4SS K4MIL TM6MXP F5KFL
A65BP UA6MF KG4WV W4WV TO7ZG DL7AFS
AH0BT 7L1FPU KH2/N2NL W2YC UE3LXG RZ3LC
AN9A EA7URM KL5DX N5XZ UK8OM 4Z5OG
AT10BP I1HYW KP2B K2DER UN7AB DL8KAC
AY8A LU8ADX L73D EA5KB UP44FFF UN3F
BU2BA NI5DX LM1K00Y LA1K V44KAI W5TFW
C92IO ZS6HB LS1D LW9EOC V84SUB V8MVE
CN2UM EA5UM LT0H EA7FTR V85RY EA7FTR
CN8NK EA5XX LU4DX EA5KB V85TX W3HNK
CN8OY EA7FTR LU5FF EA5KB VC3M VE3MIS
CN8QN EA7FTR LV6D EA5KB VK8NSB VK6NE
CN8QY I8LWL LX7I LX2A VP8DLB 2M1DHG
CN8YE EA7FTR LZ160AK LZ2VP VP8DMH G0VGS
CN8ZG EA7FTR LZ18C LZ2VP VP9I N1HRA
CO8LY EA7ADH LZ26ZA LZ1ZF VR2DXA VR2XRW
CO8TW HB9SVT LZ3ZZ LZ1YE VU0WFF VU2JHM
CR3A CT3EE MD2C MD0CCE WP3A K2DER
CR3L DJ6QT MW2I WW2R XU7ACY W2EN
CR5WFF CT1EJB NP3X K2DER XW1B E21EIC
CR6K CT1ILT NQ2A K2DER YB65C YB1GJS
CS4ODX CU3HY OE4A OE1EMS YI9ATX KC7Z
CV5D CX2ABC OH0Z W0MM YP0WFF YO2KQT
CX2AL HB9IBG OJ0B OH2BH YS0IARU YS1GMV
DM50FOR DL6ULI OL50SAT OK3AA Z21BB W3HNK
DP0GVN DL5EBE OL5DIG OK1AR Z23MS UA3DX
DR10TCC DL8OBQ OL61IAC OK1TIR ZB2CN DJ9WH
DT8A HL2FDW OL70SW OK2SW ZP5AJR PY4KL
DU1IST JA1HGY OM30CAQ OM3CAQ ZP5KO PY4KL
EF8M UA3DX ON30ON ON4CAS ZP7NIA PY4KL
EG7AA EA7NL ON44WLD ON5JE ZS2DL NI5DX
4J5T Natig Gasimov, c/o Parvana Hasanova Fornati, 12584 Eden Court,
Apple Valley MN 55124, USA
C91KHN Karel Niewenhuis, P.O. Box 456, Mookgophong, Naboomspruit, 0560,
South Africa
DL7AFS Baerbel Linge, Eichwaldstr. 86, 34123 Kassel, Germany
HI3TEJ Ted Jimenez, John F. Kennedy 77, 57000 Puerto Plata, Dominican
Republic
M0URX Tim Beaumont, P.O. Box 17, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1SF,
United Kingdom
PY4KL CWJF, P.O. Box 410, Juiz de Fora-MG, 36001-970, Brazil
PY7XC Jemesson Faria, Rua Maria Carolina 553 AP 1002, Boa Viagem,
Recife-PE, 51020-220, Brazil
T70A A.R.R.S.M. Radio Club, Casella Postale 77, 47890 San Marino,
Repubblica di San Marino
TM10HH Radio Club Didier Gaude, 100 Rue de Lille, 59200 Tourcoing, France
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