OPDX Bulletin 1028 September 19, 2011

The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1028
BID: $OPDX.1028
September 19, 2011
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)

Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet Clusters Network, K1XN & GoList, NJ1Q & ARRL DX, WO2N, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily DX, N4AA & QRZ DX, W5AJ, KH6BZF, N6PSE, NQ7R, AA8EY, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX (60m News), AT International, DL1SBF, DG8KAD & The DX News Letter, DxCoffee.com, DX-World.Net, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, G3XTT, HP1AC, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I1RBJ, IZ3EBA, OH2BN, OK8WW, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, Pete's-DX-Newsdesk, RSGB IOTA Web Site, VA3RJ & ICPO, VHF-DX- Portal (MMMonVHF), VK3GK and VK3QB for the following DX information.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT
According to the AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 11th-September, through Sunday, 18th-September there were 224 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4W, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5T, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7P, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9U, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C2, C3, C6, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL, DU, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FR, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5, J6, J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JX, JY, K, KH0, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PJ5, PJ7, PY, PZ, R1FJ, S5, S7, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T2, T32, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TR, TT, TU, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK0M, VK9L, VP2E, VP2M, VP8, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XT, XU, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZF, ZK2, ZL, ZP, ZS

* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations or more likely a "BUSTED CALLSIGN". As always, you never know - "Work First Worry Later" (WFWL).

4J/4K, AZERBAIJAN (Nagorno Karabakh Region)
Members of the "Federation of Radio Sports of Azerbaijan" and the Safari DX Activators Club are organizing a DXpedition to the Nagorno Karabakh area between September 29th and October 2nd. The DXpedition will use two different callsigns, 4K3K and 4J0K, from two different two shacks. Please be aware that the mentioned callsigns are only legal to operate in the assigned Nagorno Karabakh area. No other callsigns are issued for the named territory by the Ministry of Communication of Azerbaijan. Any other callsigns are considered illegal. QSL both callsigns via RW6HS.

4W6, TIMOR-LESTE
The 4W6A team is now active from Atauro Island (OC-232) until September 26th. Col, MM0NDX, their Pilot station, may be contacted at: dxer59@gmail.com
A few items have been mentioned on the 4W6A Facebook page:
 1. Their noise level on 80m and 160m is VERY high and they reckon this will hamper their effectiveness on LF.
 2. With extremely limited internet access, an online log is now available at:

http://www.clublog.org/charts/?c=4W6A
The 4W6A Facebook page is at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/4W6A-Atauro-Island-Oc-232/180665755315820
Activity is expected to be on all bands, 160-10 meters, using CW, SSB and RTTY with up to four stations simultaneously. The QSL Manager is M0URX, direct (SAE plus 1 IRC or 2 USDs), by the Bureau, or LoTW. The entire log will be uploaded to LoTW as quickly as possible after the end of the operation. Direct or Bureau QSLs may also be requested using the M0URX Online QSL Request Service (OQRS). There is a link from the 4W6A Web site at:
http://www.4w6a.com

6Y, JAMAICA
Dennis, W1UE, will be on as W1UE/6Y5 from the 6Y1V contest station on Jamaica (NA-097, WLOTA 0214) between now and October 4th. Activity will focus on the low bands using CW, SSB and RTTY, as time permits. Dennis will also participate in the following contests using the callsign 6Y6U: CQWW RTTY Contest (September 24-25th) as a Single-Op/ All-Band/High-Power entry and the California QSO Party (October 1-2nd). QSL via his home callsign; using the CBA 2009 or later.

8P, BARBADOS
Operators Hermann/DL2NUD, Frank/DL8YHR and Joachim/DL9MS will be active as 8P9HP, 8P9DL and 8P9MS, respectively, from Barbados (NA-021), between November 7-21st. Activity will be on HF bands as well as 6 and 2 meters EME. QSL via their home callsigns.

9N, NEPAL (Update)
The countdown has started on the Mediterraneo DX Club's DXpedition to Nepal. It is just less than two months away and the international DXpedition team will be on air from 9N-land! Activity is scheduled to take place between November 13-25th. The team is still looking for support to help pay for all the shipping of the equipment. So they have now initiated the following: For each contribution of at least 10 Euros, they will send a nice supporter special pin. This is just the first gadget of various items of merchandising you’ll find soon on their Web page. These items will be available before and after their activity. Visit the "NEPAL11" Web page at:

http://www.mdxc.org/nepal2011

C5, THE GAMBIA
After last year's successful DXpedition to The Gambia during which the Czech-Slovak team succeeded in part CQWW DX CW Contest to gain the world trophy in the category Multi-Multi, operators Richard/ OK8WW/OM2TW and Jiri/OK1RI have organized another contest DXpedition to this country. A group of 12 operators from the Czech Republic (OK) and Slovak Republic (OM) will operate under the callsign C50C between October 21st and November 1st, and between November 20-28th. Operators mentioned are: Richard/OK8WW/OM2TW, Jiri/OK1RI, Joe/OM5AW, Jiri/OK1DO, Norbert/OM6NM, Jan/OM2IB, Lada/OK1DIX, Petr/OK1FFU, Zdenek/OK1DSZ, Vlada/OK1NU, David/ OK1RK and Vitek/OK5MM. Their main aim is to participate in both parts of the CQWW DX Contests (SSB and CW) under the callsign C5A. QSL via Brani, OM2FY. The complete details can be found at:

http://www.om0c.com

E4, PALESTINE (Update)
Peri, HB9IQB, who has been granted a license by the Ministry of Telecommunications & Technology in Ramallah and plans to be active as E44PM in December, has announced this week that he expects to be operational at 0001z, December 16th, or possibly a few hours before that. For more details and updates, visit the following Web page at:

http://www.hb9iqb.ch/palestine.html

FJ/TO3, ST. BARTHELEMY
Operators Nikola/VE3EY and John/VE3TA will be active as FJ/homecall from St. Barthelemy (NA-146) between November 22-29th. Activity will include the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 26-27th) as a Multi-Single entry. They will use a TO3 callsign (possibly TO3A again). QSL via their home callsigns.

IOTA NEWS
EU-001. Villy, LA4GY, will be active as SV5/LA4GY from Rhodes Island (GIOTA DKS-006, MIA MGD-028, WLOTA 0045) between September 25th and October 10th. Activity will be on 40-6 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

EU-004. Mike, DL4ABO, will be active as EA6/DL4ABO from Mallorca Island (DIE E-021, MIA MB-004, WLOTA 1902) between October 19-24th. Activity will be QRP using a FT-817, and he will focus on 30 meters CW. QSL via his home callsign, the Bureau is preferred.

EU-038. Ric, DL2VFR, will be active as PA/DL2VFR from Ameland Island (WLOTA 1059) between September 30th and October 6th. Activity will be on the HF bands, mainly CW. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau or direct.

EU-058. Sergio, IZ4BBF, will be active as F/IZ4BBF from the Island of Sainte Marguerite (DIFM ME020, MIA MF-028) between October 13-16th. Activity will be on the IOTA frequencies on 40-10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign (see (QRZ.com)).

EU-131. Members of the Extreme DX & Contest Group will be active as IL3A from Lido Island (IIA VE-032, DCI VE-009), weather permitting, on Saturday, September 24th. Activity will be on 40/20/15 meters. QSL via IK3HHX, direct or by the Bureau. For more information, see QRZ.com or the Web page at:

http://www.extremegroup.org

KP1, NAVASSA ISLAND
The "DX-World.net" Web page is reporting the following information: "Rumors coming out of Georgia, USA ­ with separate confirm- ation from a trusted source ­ suggest a major DXpedition to Navassa Island (#2 Most Wanted DXCC) is now in full planning stage for March 2012." More details are forthcoming.

KH2, GUAM
Miki, JJ2CJB, will be active as AC2AI/KH2 from Guam Island (OC-026) during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 29-30th). QSL via JJ2CJB, by the JA Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL.

KP2, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Operators Jaime/WP3A, Jimmy/KP2BH and Hugo/ K2DER will be active as KP2B during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 29-30th) as a Multi-Op/All-Band/Remote entry. QSL via K2DER or LotW. For more details, see:

http://www.wp3a.com

LX, LUXEMBOURG
Philippe/LX2A and a team of operators will be active as LX7I during the CQWW DX RTTY Contest (September 24-25th) as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via LX2A. Visit the LX2A Web page at:

http://www.lx2a.com

OJ0, MARKET REEF
Looks like Market Reef will be busy the next few weeks. Thanks to the cooperation of the Finnish Lighthouse Society and their transportation partner, Captain Mats Sjostrom of Aland Islands, Radio Arcala team (OH8X) and their associates, they have planned a 3 week operation from Market Reef (OJ0X) which began this week. Operations will be done by an international team of thirteen operators that will operate on a one week shift. This week, look for operators Salvatore/ DH7SA, Dietmar/DL3DXX, Andreas/DL5CW and Robert/SP5XVY to be on the WARC bands and in the CQWW RTTY Contest (September 24-25th). This will be followed by operators Pekka/OH1TV, Miika/OH2BAD, Ilmo/OH2BO and Tapani/OH5BM, who will be on the low bands as well as the regular bands. The last week of operation will be done by Nigel/G3TXF, Martti/OH2BH, Pertti/OH2PM, Teemu/SM0W and Rick/SM6U, who will participate in the SAC SSB Contest (October 8-9th). Suggested frequencies for the above operations are:
 CW - 1813 or 1826.5, 3523, 7023, 10123, 14003 or 14033, 18083 or 18083, 21003 or 21033, 24893 or 24903, 28003 or 28033 kHz
 SSB - 1843, 3770, 7070, 14170, 18130, 21280, 24960 and 28490 kHz
 RTTY - 10140 and 18108 kHz
Log search will be available at but it may not be updated daily due to poor Internet access from Market Reef. QSL OJ0X via OH2BH. For more details, see:

http://www.qrz.com/db/OJ0X#1st

P4, ARUBA
Robert, W5AJ, will once again be active as P40P starting October 26th, through the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 29-30th). In the contest, he will be a Single-Op/All-Band entry. Outside of the contest, activity will be on 30/17/12 meter bands using RTTY. QSL via LoTW or direct to W5AJ.

PZ, SURINAME
Peter, PA1LP, will once again be active as PZ5LP from Nieuw Nickerie between September 18th and October 15th. Activity will probably be on 40-10 meters, mostly on BPSK31 and RTTY. He will use a FT-857 w/100 watts into a G5RV, LDG Z100 antenna tuner and Signalink. QSL via his home callsign. QSL also via LoTW or eQSL.

QSL INFO AND NEWS

QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (dated September 16th)
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  3Z25ZJP via SP6ZJP      CN2UM via EA5UM              PR2B via PY2BW
  4L2M via EA7FTR         EX2F via RW6HS (direct only) PT2CM via PR7JP
  4O/LB9N via LB9N        IK2/DF5DN via DF5DN          PT5T via K3IRV
  4X0T via 4Z5FI          LR9D via LU9ESD              R650FN via UA4FU
  8R10USA via 8R1AK       LY37E via LY3NX              ST2AR via S53R (direct)
  9A/S59AA via S59AA      LZ220SM via LZ3SM            TR8CA via F6CBC
  9H3AAG via PA3BLS       N3U via W3PN                 UN5J via W3HNK
  9H3S via PA3HGP         OH5/DJ9DZ via DJ9DZ          UO5L via UN7LZ
  9H3YT via PA3GUU        OZ/DL1EBR via DL1EBR         UT/OK1DIG/P via OK1DVM
  A6/DL9WVM via DL9WVM    OZ8BV via HB9DUY             W6P via KG0KP
  A71A via A71AN          OZ30EU via OZ8IE             YV7/DL3JH via DL3JH
  BY1TTY via BD1LLB       PA175NYV via PA3CWG          ZA/G3SXW via G3SXW
  CE4CT via EA5KB         PP5NZ via PU5AAD             ZK2AB via ZL4CZ
5X1SF QSL STATUS. Tom, GM4FDM, reports that cards have arrived from the printer and the first batch was going out last week.

II1A QSL ROUTES. Paul, F/I1RBJ, informs that his old II1A contest callsign between 1990 and 1996 has now be reassigned to IK1PSR starting with the forthcoming contests, so QSL PLEASE to him. He is expected to be quite active. Paul states that he still receives now and then requests for II1A. He has all the logs still, so if you still need a QSL, please QSL via his F/I1RBJ address.

QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 3D2DX, 4L4WW, 4U1UN, 9K2HN, 9K2OK, 9M6DXX/P, 9M6XRO/P, 9V1SV, BA1KW, BV100, CR5B, E77AW, EI7JN, F5RAB/P, FM5CD, FY5PO, HP1/IZ6BRN, HZ1SK, J39BS, JA1NLX/VK4, JA6WFM, JA7BME, JE1LFX, JH4UYB, JO3JIS, JX5O, LA2PA, OT4A, PA/ON6CQ, RA2FF, RC0F, RV4CT, S50A, SU9VB, TF3Y, YB0MWM and ZA/HA5X

QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 5R8IC, A92IO, BV100, CE9/VE3LYC, D44BS, DZ1P, FO8RZ, FT5GA, HH2/OH2TA, HI8CSS, KP2/NY6X, KU2F/VK4, MS0INT, ON6NL, OY/PA2A, PJ2T, PJ6D, PP0T, T32TV, VK4LS, YL2BJ, VP5/NY6X, YS3CW and ZS26BI

QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 6J5M, 9L5MS, CS7A, D2CQ, DC4A, DK7YY, EA9IE, JY9NX, OK1KW, OL4HQ, PJ2/W5MPC, RL3A, TB0DX, UA9NN, UU4JMG, VU4PB, YM0DX, YU1ARC, YU1DW, YU1LA and YU2000A

SILENT KEY
Several have informed OPDX that Doc Sheller, K8RR (ex-WN8WZT, WA8ZDF, K8RZ, WT8AA, KN8Z), became a Silent Key (SK) on September 12th. Doc may be best known for being on the ARRL DX Advisory Committee (DXAC). He was also the DXAC chairman in 1974. He was also a founding/charter member of the Mad River Radio Club. OPDX and its readers would like to send out our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of K8RR.

ST0R DXPEDITION TO THE SOUTH SUDAN (Press Release #6)
"During the ST0R DXpedition to Juba, South Sudan, Team Co-Leader Paul Ewing, N6PSE, gave an on-air interview to WNYC Radio in New York City about ST0R and the team's experience in South Sudan. You can hear a recording of that inter- view at:

http://www.onthemedia.org/2011/sep/16/hams-travel-south-sudan
In addition, our QSL cards are currently being printed and we anticipate having the first batch in the mail in mid-October. We will upload to LoTW later in 2012. Our official website is:
http://www.dxfriends.com/SouthernSudan2011
Thank you, The Intrepid-DX Group and The DX Friends."

T32, EASTERN KIRBATI (T32C Christmas Island DXpedition)
Don, G3XTT, FSDXA Publicity Officer, sent out the following press release (Bulletin #4) on September 16th:

"It's been one of those years. Spratly and Jarvis had to be postponed and now our own, T32C, expedition has hit some logistical problems in that our container with its 6 tonnes of kit got as far as T30 (Tarawa), but onward shipping to T32 has proved impossible despite our best efforts and promises from those involved in 3D2, T30 and T32. The ship that was due to bring our container from Tarawa has broken down and is being towed to Fiji for repairs.

WHAT NOW -- So what happens now? The answer is that we will go ahead anyway. The team is complete and set to go, the hotel is expecting us, and the sunspots seem to be on the increase.

Thanks to Yaesu, our Global Sponsor, we will have ten FT-450D radios, which we will hand carry to T32, along with several lightweight linears. Yaesu's support has been absolutely outstanding. We will also take enough hardware to set up verticals and vertical arrays for all bands 160 through 10. It may even be possible to run multiple stations on some bands, though not to the extent that we had previously planned. All our computer equipment was to be hand-carried in any case, so daily log updates to ClubLog (see Bulletin 3) will be unaffected. Unfortunately, unless our container makes an unlikely late arrival on the island, 6m EME will have to be abandoned, and we will not have the 4-square arrays for 30 and 40. But we will do our best to set up phased systems or other antenna con- figurations to achieve gain, especially towards Europe where will continue to focus our efforts.

TIMINGS -- The expedition dates are unaffected, but we cannot realis- tically expect to have stations running on nine bands by the first weekend, though we will aim to be on some bands, at least. As we will not have everything pre-kitted, there will be a lot of building and configuration work to do once we arrive at Christmas. The good news is that we are there for nearly four weeks and will be operating through four weekends, so there should be plenty of opportunity to get into our log.

WEBSITE -- As always, but especially in these new circumstances, the trick is to keep a close eye on our website. Do keep checking it for updates, both before and during the expedition:

www.t32c.com
You will also find details there of how to interact with us once we start operations ­ your feedback will be especially important so that we can maximize every band opening."
T88, PALAU
Eugene, RA0FF, will be active as T88OW from the Palau Rental Shack
(See http://palau.rental-shack.com/english )
between December 30th and January 8th (2012). Activity should be on all bands using CW and SSB. QSL via his home callsign.

TP50, FRANCE
The "Council of Europe Radio Amateur Club" (CERAC - TP2CE) will be active as TP50CE between September 23-24th. Activity is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the European Social Charter. Operations are usually on all HF bands and modes, possibly the satellites. Operators mentioned are Sergiy/F0EQE, Oleg/RV3DH and Sparky/RW3AH. QSL via F5LGF. An online log search will be available at:

http://ewwa.free.fr

TU, IVORY COAST (Update)
An Italian team consisting of Alfeo/I1HJT, Silvano/I2YSB, Vinicio/IK2CIO, Angelo/IK2CKR, Marcello/IK2DIA, Stefano/ IK2HKT and Angelo/IK2RZP will be active as TU2T from the Ivory Coast between October 27th and November 11th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1823, 3505, 7005, 10106, 14025, 18075, 21025, 24895 and 28025 kHz
SSB - 3780, 7056/7180, 14195, 18145, 21295, 24945 and 28495 kHz
RTTY - 10140, 14080, 18104, 21080, 24902 and 2808 kHz
6m - 50105 kHz - CW, SSB and Beacon
Pilot station will be Art, IK7JWY. QSL via I2YSB, direct (2 USDs Europe, 3 USDs outside Europe and SAE [NO IRCs and stamps) or via the OQRS. QSL via the Bureau to IK2CIO. For more details, visit the TU2T Web page at:

http://www.i2ysb.com/joomla5
Also, join the TU2T forum at:
http://www.hamradioweb.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=62

VP2, ANGUILLA
Pete, VE3IKV/VA3RA, will be active (hopefully) as VP2ERA from Anguilla (NA-022) between November 25th and December 3rd. His activity will include an entry in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 26-27th). Look for him on 40-10 meters during the contest, and on the 17m and 12m bands (plus 10m and 6m) outside of the contest. QSL via VE3IKV.

VP8, FALKLAND ISLANDS
Rich, G0ZEP, will be active as VP8DFR from the Falkland Islands (SA-002) at the end of October. He plans to visit various hill top sites from both the east and west islands, if he receives permission to activate. QSL via his home callsign (see (QRZ.com) for more details).

VP8ORK SOUTH ORKNEY ISLAND DVD (Review by OPDX Editor Tedd, KB8NW)
Just before going to print for this week's bulletin, I had a chance to preview the 2011 VP8ORK MicroLite Penguins DXpedition's to South Orkney Islands DVD by well-known DXpedition video photographer/operator James Brooks, 9V1YC. I can say that this is another "must have" DVD for a DXer's collection. James's talents have captured the workings of the VP8ORK DXpedition and the majestic scenery of the Antarctic on this video.

It is well worth the watch. In 52 mintues you witness the loading of the radio equipment onto the ship "Braveheart" in Ushuaia, Argentina, the trip south to South Orkney (including icebergs along the way), as well as the landing, unloading and setup of equipment and shelters on the island. You get to see the extreme challenges the team endured installing antennas in the hard rugged terrain; including scenes of operators working the pile-ups and the many seals. Interviews by both operators and Nigel Jolly (owner of the Braveheart) is a delight. This five star video is now available for 25.00 USDs and shipping will begin on September 21st. To order yours today, go to:

http://www.dxvideos.com/vp8orkvideo.htm

YJ, VANUATU
Operators Ben/DJ0YI and Tom/NQ7R will be active as YJ0ABP and YJ0ANR, respectively, from Vanuatu between September 27th and October 15th. They are part of the YJ0VK DXpedition (see below) and plan to operate before and after the main DXpedition operation. They plan to arrive at Port Vila on September 27th, and are expected to become operational that day until September 30th, when the main VK0VK group arrives from VK-land. After October 12th, when the main operation closes, they will remain and operate until October 15th. Their activity will be mostly CW and the Digital modes. QSL YJ0ABP via DJ0YI. QSL YJ0ANR via NQ7R.

YJ, VANUATU (Update)
A team of 8 amateur radio operators from Australia and the USA will be activating YJ0VK from Port Vila on Efate Island between September 30th and October 12th. Earlier updates indicate that the team will operate with up to 4 stations on bands from 160-10m, using CW, SSB and RTTY/PSK31. They do not have plans to activate 6m. This past week Chris, VK3QB, mentioned that the team will focus on the 30/17/12 meters bands and RTTY. Also, they have authorization to operate on 60m.

They will also be participating in the Oceania DX Contest, both CW and SSB. Equipment will consist of 3 Kenwood TS-480HXs running 200w barefoot and a Elecraft K3, also barefoot. Antennas will be verticals mounted on the beach for 80m, 40m, 20m and an inverted L for 160m. A Cushcraft 3 element A3WS is proposed for the WARC activity. Verticals will also be used for 15m and 10m. QSL via VK2CA, direct or by the Bureau. LoTW log upload will be available on completion of operation. For updates, visit the YJ0VK Web page at:

http://yj0vk.odxg.org/yj0vk2011/default.html

ZF, CAYMAN ISLANDS
Operators Franz/OE2SNL, Wolfgang/OE2WNL and Tom/OE2ATN will be active as ZF2OE, in what they call a "Suitcase DXpedition", from Cayman Brac Island (NA-016) between October 21st and November 2nd. Activity will be focused on 160/80 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY, but they will also use the other bands, depending on the conditions. They will use two TS-480HXs with no amps. Frequencies and times of operations will be posted on their Web page before their trip and during their stay if they have an InterNet connection. QSL via OE2WNL, direct or by the Bureau. Watch for updates at:

http://www.zf2oe.net

ZK2, NIUE
A group of German operators will be active as ZK2C from Namukulu, Niue (OC-040, WFF ZLFF-021, WLOTA 2139), between February 3-17th (2012). Operators mentioned are Heidi/DK1MA, Sid/DM2AYO, Rolf/ DL7VEE, Jan/DL7JAN, Klaus-Dieter/DK1AX, Jürgen/DF1AL, Heye/DJ9RR, Dietmar/DL2HWA and Uwe/DJ9HX. Activity will be on all bands 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY, with three stations on air simultaneously using 500 watt solid state amplifiers and various antennas. QSL via DL7JAN, by the Bureau or direct or OQRS. Online log will be available at ClubLog. For more information and updates, visit their Web site at:

http://zk2c.hkmann.de

ZM4, NEW ZEALAND
Members of the East Coast Contesters ZM4T/ZM2M Team will be active using the callsign, ZM4T, in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 26-27th) as a Multi-Single entry. Operators mentioned are: Lee/ZL2AL, Stan/ZL2ST, Gary/ZL2IFB, Holger/ZL3IO and Michael/ZL2FAR. QSL via ZL2AL, direct or LoTW. Visit the ZM4T Web page at:

http://www.zm4t.com

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PLEASE NOTICE (as of February 12, 2007), NEW ADDRESS CHANGES FOR THE OPDX INTERNET HELP/SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE REQUEST:

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ALSO VISIT THE NORTERN OHIO DX ASSOCIATION'S WEB HOME PAGE:
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Information can now be faxed to the following "NEW" phone line at:
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