DXNL 1645 - Oct 14, 2009
DX Newsletter
a free and weekly service of
DARC Committee "DX and HF contesting"
(http://www.darcdxhf.de)
editor: Helmut Schlaffer, DL7MAE
(e-mail: [email protected])
translation by: Bob, DL7VOA
(e-mail: [email protected])
CN - MOROCCO
Achim,DL1DAW, will be on a holiday DXpedition from Oct 15-21. He got
the callsign CN2AW allocated by phone and written permission shall
follow this week. Achim and his XYL will go to Dar Bouazza south of
Casablanca in Morocco and he may use the antennas of Andre,CN2DX, which
will be used in the WAG Contest. He works only sporadically on 10m-80m
in SSB, CW and RTTY during the rest of the time. QSL via DL1DAW.
DU - PHILIPPINES, OC-129
OM Manfred,DL4IAS, will spend his holidays on Bantayan Island (OC-129)
from Oct 20 until Nov 5. He will sign DV7/DL4IAS on following QRGs:
PSK: 7035.15, 10140.15 and 14070.15 kHz
SSB: 7140 and 14140 kHz
CW: 7020, 10120 and 14020 kHz.
Manfred will use his FT-857 and a dipole. QSL via DL4IAS.
EA6 - BALEARIC ISLANDS, EU-004
Adrian,EA6/AA5UK, will activate Ibiza (EU-004, DIE E-023) mostly
in SSB and digital modes on 160m-10m from Oct 14-29.
He plans to take part in the CQ WWDX SSB Contest as well.
QSLs via bureau or direct to his homecall, via eQSL or LoTW.
FP - ST PIERRE AND MIQUELON, NA-032
Eric,FP/KV1J, and Tom,FP/W8TOM, will stay on Miquelon (NA-032, DIFO
FP-002) from Oct 20-27. They will work in SSB/CW/RTTY/PSK on 160m-6m
and will use FP/KV1J during the CQ WWDX SSB Contest.
QSLs direct or via bureau to their homecalls (LoTW or eQSL ok, too).
More information can be found at: http://www.kv1j.com/fp/october09.html
J5 - GUINEA-BISSAU
Jose,CT1DSV, has been announced to show up as J5S from Oct 12-18.
QSL via homecall.
J6 - ST LUCIA, NA-108
John,W5JON, is planning another activity from St. Lucia (NA-108) as
J68JA on 160m-6m (also 60m) from Oct 20-30. This includes the WWDX SSB
Contest as well. His rig is an IC-7000 with KL-400 amp (350 watts) and
his antennas are an Alpha Delta DX-LB, DX-EE dipoles and a 3 ele yagi
for 6m. QSL via W5JON.
PJ4 - NETHERLAND ANTILLES, BONAIRE, SA-006
Tom,PJ4/ZP5AZL, Dale,PJ4/N3BNA, Noah,PJ4/K2NG, Jorge,PJ4/CX6VM,
Peter,PJ4/PJ4NX, Anibal,PJ4/ZP5VAY, and maybe also other op's will show
up from Bonaire Island (SA-006) from Oct 20-26.
The group will sign PJ4K (QSL via ZP5AZL) in the multi 2-class of the
WWDX SSB Contest.
PY0/T - TRINDADE ISLAND, SA-010
Four members of the Rio DX Group (PY1NB, PY1ON, PY1YB and PY1ZV) are
planning an activity as ZY0T from Trindade (SA-010) from Oct 17-20.
This date may vary since they depend on the transportation provided by
the Brazilian navy. Operation is planned with two stations in CW and
SSB on 10m-160m on following frequencies:
SSB: 28550, 28450, 24950, 21250, 18118, 14250, 7050, 3765 and 1840 kHz
CW: 28030, 24910, 21030, 18088, 14030, 10110, 7005, 3520, 1821.5 kHz.
QSLs unfortunately only direct via PY1NB, Felipe Ceglia, Estrada Nova,
220 Teresopolis-RJ 25970-580, Brasil.
The DXpedition homepage is: http://riodxgroup.dxwatch.com/trindade-2009
V2 - ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, NA-100
Tom,K7ZZ, will be QRV in all modes on all bands signing V25Z from
the Yepton Estate Cottages (NA-100, WLOTA L-1118) from Oct 19-28.
Unfortunately QSLs only direct via K7ZZ.
V3 - BELIZE
Rich,N0HJZ, will show up as V31MW from Belize from Oct 17-26.
He intends to join the SOAB HP class of the WWDX SSB Contest.
QSLs via LoTW or direct an N0HJZ.
4U1UN - UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK
The "4U1UN activity week" has been announced for Oct 19-25. Several
first class operators will do their best to serve the deserving: OH2BH,
OH0XX, OH2NB, OH6LI, G3SXW, F5CWU, F4EGD, PY5EG, JK3GAD, UA9AB, LA5IIA,
LA4OFA, NN1N, K2QI, KA2RTD, K2LE, N2UN, N2GA, K2DO, KA2D, N2YBB, WQ2N
and W2VQ. They are not allowed to attach additional antennas to the
outside of the building for security reasons (headquarters of the UN)
but the team will try to meet the demand for different band points.
Their daily operating times are limited to 1200-0400 UTC. They also
plan to join the multi-2 class of the upcoming WWDX SSB Contest.
QSL cards should be sent direct, via bureau or LoTW to HB9BOU.
The special event callsign 4U46UN is active until the mid of November.
6W - SENEGAL
Seb,F8IJV, is going to spend his honeymoon in Senegal from Oct 14-30.
He will use the shack of Jean-Francois,6W7RV, in CW/SSB/digital modes.
Seb's callsign will be 6V7Q and he plans to join the WWDX SSB Contest
as well. QSLs via his homecall.
8Q - MALEDIVES, AS-013
8Q7EJ is Jim,G3VDB, who is staying on Vilamendhoo Island (AS-013) until
Oct 25. Jim likes to work in CW, RTTY and PSK31 on the HF bands.
QSL via bureau, direct, eQSL or LoTW to his homecall.
SOUTH PACIFIC TRIP
Karl,DL2FAG, will spend his holidays in the South Pacific between
Oct 19 and Nov 30. His trip will bring him to Niue (OC-040),
New Zealand (OC-134) and Western Samoa (OC-097). Karl will work mostly
in RTTY, PSK and SSB on 80m-10m (no 80m operation from New Zealand)
using his IC7000, Triple Leg multiband antennas and dipoles.
QSLs direct or via bureau to DL2FAG. Karl asks everbody to enclose
only new IRCs with your direct mail This is his travelling schedule:
Date Call DXCC
Oct 19-Nov 7 ZK2DL Niue
Nov 8-18 ZL4/DL2FAG New Zealand
Nov 18-30 5W0KH Western Samoa
Updates and an online log (after his return) can be found at:
http://www.qsl.net/dl2fag
ALASKA, SPECIAL EVENT STATION
The special callsign KL5O will be activated during the "Alaska Day"
from Oct 18, 1800 UTC, until Oct 19, 0600 UTC. They will be active
in CW, SSB and RTTY on 10-160m with more than 15 stations from all
over the country.
Contacts will be confirmed via the QSL manager AC7DX, via LoTW or eQSL.
For more information check: http://www.kl5o.com
THE NETHERLANDS, SPECIAL EVENT STATION
The "International Police Association Radio Club" of the Netherlands
is celebrating its 30th anniversary by activating the special event
station PA30IPA between Oct 10 and Nov 6. QSLs via PA9LUC.
USA, SPECIAL EVENT STATION
The station W4R will be QRV from the Loxahatchee National Park (see:
http://www.fws.gov/loxahatchee) in SSB and maybe also in CW on 20m and
40m on Oct 17 from 1400-1830 UTC. QSL via WA4WTG.
Concerning the "Wildlife Refuge Week" please visit also the website of
the South Florida DX Association (http://www.nwrweek-radio.info).
LINKS: Current SOTA activities (mountain summits) are announced at:
http://www.sotawatch.org
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Detailed information about current VHF activities can be found on the
VHF DX portal "Make More Miles on VHF" at: http://www.MMMonVHF.de
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The XII. Ham Fair will take place in Lissabon on Nov 15.
For more info check: http://www.arvm.org/index.fr2009.html
UPCOMING CONTESTS
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Oct 17/18: WAG Contest
Oct 17/18: JARTS WW RTTY Contest
IOTA collected by Fredy,DE0MST (e-mail: [email protected])
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Island activities:
AS-013, 8Q, Maldive Islands: Andrew,G7COD, will be QRV as 8Q7AK from
Embudu Island in the Kaafu atoll from Oct 12-25. QSL via homecall.
EU-023, 9H, Malta Group: Andreas,DL9USA, will show up as 9H8C from
Comino Island from Oct 15-22. QSL via DL9USA (bureau/direct: new IRCs).
EU-038, PA, Noord Holland/Friesland Province Group: Ben,PD/DO1BEN, and
Barbara,PD/DO1IQ, are going to activate Texel Island from Oct 16-22.
QSLs via homecalls (bureau/direct).
NA-069, W4, FL State South West Group: Several members of the St. Augustine
Amateur Radio Society (N4AUG, http://www.saarsham.net) are planning to
show up from Lacosta Island on Oct 17/18. QSL via N4AUG (see QRZ.com).
NA-110, W4, SC State Group: The special event station K4L will be QRV on
Oct 17/18 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Hunting Island
lighthouse. QSL via K3LLH (direct/bureau).
OC-142, VK4, QLD State Centre Group: Ray,K9LUK/VK4, is planning an activity
from Fraser Island from Oct 17-23. QSL direct (QRZ.com).
Lighthouse activities (WLOTA/ARLHS/ILLW)
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EA6/AA5UK LH 0958 BAL-058 Oct 14-29
FP/KV1J LH 1417 SPM-002 Oct 20-27
FP/W8TOM LH 1417 SPM-002 Oct 20-27
K4L LH 2265 Oct 17/18
PD/DO1BEN LH 0043 Oct 16-22
PD/DO1IQ LH 0043 Oct 16-22
ZY0T LH 2851 Oct 17-20
Bandspots of the last 7 days
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160m
LX/PA6Z 1.824 0336Z via PA1K (B)
TO7RJ 1.827 2137Z via DJ7RJ (B)
80m
EK4AA 3.503 2027Z
HC2AC 3.795 0533Z
J79ZG 3.781 0406Z NA-101, DL7AFS (B)
LX/SP1DPA 3.712 2306Z via SP1DPA (B)
OY2J 3.511 2134Z (d)
TG9NX 3.798 0421Z via N4FKZ (d)
TO7RJ 3.507 1911Z via DJ7RJ (B)
TX5SPA 3.523 0607Z OC-152, via SP9PT (B)
3A/K3OX 3.505 2314Z
3D20CR 3.505 1737Z OC-112, via DJ8NK (B)
40m
NH7O 7.008 0425Z (d), (L), eQSL
T6YA 7.001 1745Z via F5OGL (B)
TA3/DK5LM 7.003 1615Z via DK5LM (B)
TK/IZ4BBF 7.060 0705Z EU-014
TX5SPA 7.011 0648Z OC-152, via SP9PT (B)
TX5SPA 7.085 0635Z OC-152, via SP9PT (B)
3D20CR 7.020 0613Z OC-112, via DJ8NK (B)
30m
E51NOU 10.109 0620Z via N7OU (B)
FT5GA 10.104 1742Z via F5OGL (B)
OL22ASE 10.117 1424Z via OK1TIR (B)
OX3XR 10.118 1945Z via OZ3PZ (B)
SV5/DL3DRN 10.103 0654Z via DL3DRN (B)
TX5SPA 10.116 0805Z OC-152, via SP9PT (B)
TY1MS 10.107 2010Z via PA3AWW (B), http://www.benin2009.com
Z38/DJ8QP 10.114 1510Z via DJ8QP (B)
3D2KJ 10.105 0750Z via SP5DRH
3D20CR 10.115 0900Z OC-112, via DJ8NK (B)
4S7AAG 10.103 1645Z via DL1LH (B)
20m
FT5GA 14.024 0821Z via F5OGL (B)
FY/LA0BY 14.287 2115Z via LA0BY
J28OO 14.010 1551Z via K2PF (B)
KL5DX 14.015 0658Z via N5XZ
OK1FZM/6W 14.247 1621Z via OK1FZM (B)
OK1WZM/6W 14.255 1413Z via OK1WZM (B)
OL22ASE 14.025 1051z via OK1TIR (B)
T30AW 14.008 0825Z via YU1KX
T30M 14.020 0752Z via YT1AD (B)
T6YA 14.005 0648Z via F5OGL (B)
TO7RJ 14.196 1733Z via DJ7RJ (B)
W7A 14.018 1737Z via AI4U (B)
3D2MJ 14.190 0755Z via SP5EAQ
3D20CR 14.024 0824Z OC-112, via DJ8NK (B)
3D20CR 14.078 1311Z OC-112, RTTY, via DJ8NK (B)
3D20CR 14.175 0715Z OC-112, via DJ8NK (B)
9M2/UA6AF 14.012 1729Z via UA6AF
17m
C91VM/5 18.130 1431Z AF-061, (d)
FT5GA 18.072 1716Z via F5OGL (B)
SV5/DL3DRN 18.075 0714Z via DL3DRN (B)
T6YA 18.070 0740Z via F5OGL (B)
3D20CR 18.080 0745Z OC-112, via DJ8NK (B)
3D20CR 18.145 0658Z OC-112, via DJ8NK (B)
4S7AAG 18.071 1038Z via DL1LH (B)
15m
FT5GA 21.021 0922Z via F5OGL (B)
KH2L 21.011 0916Z (B), (L)
5N0OCH 21.270 1736Z via DL3OCH (B)
12m
EA9IE 24.945 1629Z
FT5GA 24.954 1101Z via F5OGL (B)
FT5GA 24.894 1106Z via F5OGL (B)
TO7RJ 24.893 1058Z via DJ7RJ (B)
TO7RJ 24.942 1022Z via DJ7RJ (B)
9J2FM 24.897 1056Z via JA4ATV (B)
* = new QSL manager
(d) = only direct
(B) = bureau ok
(L) = LoTW
Preview
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DATE CALL DXNL
01Oct-29Oct 3D2MJ & 3D2KJ 1643
Jul -Dec 4U30VIC 1626
19Oct-25Oct 4U46UN 1645 * (activity week)
-Oct 4W6FR 1631
18Nov-30Nov 5W0KH 1645 *
14Oct-30Oct 6V7Q 1645 *
02Oct-20Oct 7Q7HB 1643
01Sep-31Dec 8J7M 1638
11Oct-25Oct 8Q7AK 1644
-25Oct 8Q7EJ 1645 *
22Oct-31Oct AI5P/VK9N 1643
-31Dec 9A09P 1615
-31Dec 9A48IFATCA 1609
-31Dec 9A800VZ 1617
NOW 9G5SW 1581
15Oct-22Oct 9H8C 1645 *
-Mar/10 9J2YO 1614
08Oct-20Oct A52FJJ 1644
05Oct-23Oct C91VM 1643
15Oct-21Oct CN2AW 1645 *
Feb -2010 DP1POL 1598/1619
-31Dec DP3SSKW 1634
-May/10 DQ11APOLLO 1634
-31Dec DR09ANT 1606
-Nov DU1/G0SHN 1628
20Oct-05Nov DV7/DL4IAS 1645 *
05Oct-30Oct E51NOU 1643
14Oct-29Oct EA6/AA5UK 1645 *
NOW EY8/S57CQ 1579
23Oct-25Oct FH/DJ7RJ 1641
-Aug/11 FO8RZ 1636
20Oct-27Oct FP/KV1J.. 1645 *
-30Nov FT5WO 1600/1605
-31Dec GB250RB 1608
01Oct-31Dec HF35PEA 1644
10Sep-13Nov HL9QST 1640
-15Oct II1CAM 1644
-31Dec IY7GM 1622
12Oct-30Oct J5S 1645 *
20Oct-30Oct J68JA 1645*
27Sep-15Oct J79ZG 1642
17Oct/18Oct K4L 1645 *
12Oct-19Oct K4M (Midway) 1618/1644
17Oct-23Oct K9LUK/VK4 1645 *
-Feb/10 KG4YU 1644
18Oct/19Oct KL5O 1645*
-31Dec LY1000 1606
-31Dec LZ250BNT 1623
17Oct/18Oct N4AUG 1645 *
-Nov OD5/W5YFN 1599
-15Oct OL22ASE 1644
-31Dec ON100PES 1622
Sep -Dec P29CW 1638
10Oct-06Nov PA30IPA 1645 *
01Oct-28Oct PD55EA 1643
16Oct-22Oct PD/DO1IQ.. 1645 *
20Oct-26Oct PJ4/ZP5AZL.. 1645 *
-Apr/10 S79DF 1620
21Aug-31Oct SN120OSP 1637
-30Nov SN40DVP 1642
-Nov SV5/G2JL 1640
-Dec T6YA 1644
NOW TL0A 1616
-2011/ TN5SN 1585/1591
22Sep-22Oct TO7RJ 1641
16Oct-22Oct TX5SPM (FO/M) 1642
07Oct-30Oct TY1MS 1644
19Oct-28Oct V25Z 1645 *
17Oct-26Oct V31MW 1645 *
-Jan/11 V73NS 1604
02Oct-31Oct VC3COPP 1643
-Nov VP8DIF (S.G.) 1643
-31Dec VR2009EAG 1630
17Oct W4R 1645 *
-31Dec WA2YUN/KH9 1568
04Oct-23Oct YC0IEM/8 1644
10Oct-19Oct YJ0PX 1643
-31Dec YL90AIR 1631
09Oct-12Oct YW8AJ 1644
-31Dec Z30MCWG 1612
19Oct-07Nov ZK2DL 1645 *
08Nov-18Nov ZL4/DL2FAG 1645 *
-Jul/10 ZS10WCS 1539
17Oct-20Oct ZY0T (PY0T) 1645 *
* = new or updated
.. = and other calls
QSL information
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BY3MM via BD3NHK
DR20DLY via DL1AB (B)
EF7URS via EA7URS (B)
EG1FST via EA1EG
EG7PL via EA7URP
EH3IDB via EA3DTD (B)
EH3WRC via EA3FCY (B)
ER650MD via ER4DX
ER8C via ER1DA (B)
FY/LA0BY via LA0BY
HB0/OE9SDV via OE9SDV
HF35PEA via SP1NQF (B)
HS0ZJF via ON4AFU (B)
IU2FV via IQ2MI (B)
JF1FGX/DU9 via JF1LZQ (B)
L73D via LW4EF
OL22ASE via (B) or OK1TIR (d)
ON25BELGICA via (B, automatically)
OO5G via ON4GI (B)
P29CS (d)
R50KTV via RA6AU (B)
SV9/G3ROO via G3ROO
T6YA via F5OGL (B)
V31MD via NM2D
VU3DJQ via EA7FTR (B)
ZS6TAF (d)
3Z40KP via SP5KP
4O/DJ8QP via DJ8QP (B)
4S7AAG via DL1LH (B)
4S7SAG via DH7SA (B)
4U64UN via HB9BOU (B)
5X1THA via M0WTF (B)
6W/OK1FZM via OK1FZM (B)
7Q7CE via IN3VZE (B)
(d) = only direct
(B) = bureau ok
* = new QSL manager
(L) = Logbook of the World (LotW)
QSLs arrived direct: BH4QAK, EA9LS, LA/LX9EG/p (EU-079, LX1NO), SV2ASP/A,
VK9LA (GDXF QSL service), YI1AK (AD5W), 4U1UN (HB9BOU)
QSLs arrived bureau: SX5P (via RV3ACA), R45VT, YC1LA, ZK1EAA (HB9EBM)
Many thanks for contributing to this issue of the DXNL are going to:
A.R.V.M., Carl Smith (QRZ DX), 425DXNews, OPDX Bulletin, DF6EX (WINQSL),
DH5NBK, DJ5AV, DJ5MN, DK8JB, DL1DAW, DL1SBF, DL3IE, DL4IAS, DL7VOA, DL8LAS,
F5NQL, N4II, NG3K, OH2BN, Rio DX Group, SWL Norbert Maibaum and others.
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