The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1519
BID: $OPDX.1519
June 14, 2021
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written/Sent from Strongsville, Ohio
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, the AB5K's AR Cluster
Networks, NJ1Q & W1AW, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily DX, W4VQ, K6ICS,
K7BHM, K8LBT, K8YSE, N8DMM, W8GEX & 60m DX News, W8HC, DL1SBF, DL7UXG
& The DX News Letter, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles
DX, G4MWO & the 5 MHz Newsletter, HA0HW, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News,
I2YSB, International DX Press, Pete Rayer & ISWL, Sixitalia Weekly,
SV1RP, VA3RJ & ICPO and VE7TK for the following DX information.
"Celebrating 30+ years (March 1991) of FREE DX News"
"Could this be the final year???"
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 6th/June, through Sunday, 13th/June there were 215 countries
active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4U1U, 4X,
5A, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5U, 5V, 5W, 5Z, 6Y, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J,
9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9V, 9Y, A2, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C5, C6, CE,
CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, DL, DU, E5/n, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6,
EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FK, FM, FR, FS,
FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR,
HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J6, J7, J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2,
KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OJ0, OK, OM,
ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PY, PZ, S0, S5, S7, SM, SP, ST, SU,
SV, SV5, SV9, T2, T5, T7, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TR, TT, TY, TZ, UA, UA2,
UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9X, VP2E, VP2M,
VP2V, VP8, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XW, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU,
YV, Z3, Z6, Z8, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, ZF, ZL, ZL7, 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".
60M NEWS. Paul, G4MWO, Editor of the 5 MHz Newsletter, reports that
"Kyrgyzstan latest to arrive on 60m/5 MHz." The Union of Radio Amateurs
of Kyrgyz Republic (ARUKR) announced that on 4th June 2021, the Kyrgyzstan
Telecommunications Regulator made the new WRC-15 Amateur Secondary Allo-
cation of 5351.5-5366.5 kHz available to Kyrgyz hams at a maximum power
of 100W. Other Secondary allocations made available at the same time were
472-479 kHz at 1w, 122.25-123 GHz and 134-141 GHz both at 100W.
Andrea EX0DX/HB9DUR -- ARUKR IARU Liaison Officer
The Union of Radio Amateurs of Kyrgyz Republic (ARUKR): http://qrzex.com
The 5 MHz Newsletter -- Can be found freely available at any time at:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/koz6msf74mtk76t/5%20MHz%20Newsletter.pdf?dl=0
The 5 MHz Newsletter Archive is at:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9si2gq8dnz73uy9/AACCZty4t4wQaF1mot3cA3d9a?dl=0
G4MWO's Worldwide 5 MHz Amateur Allocations Chart at:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dhapwdfqyaraxh2/5%20MHz%20WW%20Amateur%20Allocations%20Chart%20%28%20c%29%20G4MWO.xls?dl=0
A3, TONGA (Postponed). After over one year of being QRT since May 2020 due
to Covid-19, Masa, JA0RQV, has postponed his June A35JP activity from
Tongatapu Island (OC-049) again. He states the following on QRZ.com and
his Blog page, June 12th [edited]: "I am so sorry to announce that I finally
had to decide to withdraw from Fiji and return to Japan on 14th June 2021,
since my flight from 3D2 to A35 can not be approved by Tongan government.
I even spent two months waiting for their decision. It is very unfortunate,
but due to Covid-19 pandemic in Fiji. I am planning to retry to enter Tonga
in August or September this year via ZL..... 73 Masa JA0RQV in 3D2"
For more details and updates, visit his Blog page at:
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/rqv
DXCC'S MOST WANTED (ClubLog). The "DXCC Most Wanted" entities list has
been updated on ClubLog as of June 11th. The list contains 340 entities.
The following are the top 26 entities:
1. P5 DPRK (North Korea) 14. KH4 Midway Island
2. 3Y/B Bouvet Island 15. ZS8 Prince Edward & Marion Islands
3. FT5/W Crozet Island 16. PY0S Saint Peter and Paul Rocks
4. BS7H Scarborough Reef 17. PY0T Trindade & Martim Vaz Islands
5. CE0X San Felix Islands 18. KP5 Desecheo Island
6. BV9P Pratas Island 19. SV/A Mount Athos
7. KH7K Kure Island 20. VP8S South Sandwich Islands
8. KH3 Johnston Island 21. KH5 Palmyra & Jarvis Islands
9. 3Y/P Peter 1 Island 22. ZL9 New Zealand Subantarctic Islands
10. FT5/X Kerguelen Island 23. EZ Turkmenistan
11. FT/G Glorioso Island 24. YK Syria
12. VK0M Macquarie Island 25. FK/C Chesterfield Island
13. YV0 Aves Island 26. JD/M Minami Torishima
There have been changes in the "Top 26" since we last reported back on
May 3rd. Minami Torishima (JD/M) has dropped from 23rd to 26th, and
Turkmenistan (EZ), Syria (YK) and Chesterfield Island (FK/C) have moved
up one. The complete "DXCC Most Wanted" entities list (340) is available
at: https://secure.clublog.org/mostwanted.php
EA6, BALEARIC ISLANDS. Andy, DK5ON, will once again be active as EA6/DK5ON
from Mallorca Island (EU-004, ARLHS BAL-010 Cap de Pera Light, WLOTA 1902)
between July 12-20th. Activity will be holiday style with some possible
EAFF and SOTA/GMA activities. Operations will be on 40-6 meters using
CW, SSB and the Digital modes (JT65, RTTY, PSK31, FT4, FT8). He will be
using an Elecraft KX3 (QRP 5 watts) and ICOM IC-705 into dipole antenna.
QSL via DK5ON, direct, by the Bureau, ClubLog's OQRS or LoTW.
FG/TO11, GUADELOUPE. Gildas, F6HMQ, will be active as TO11A (and possibly
FG/F6HMQ also) from Guadeloupe (NA-102) between June 12th and July 5th. It
mentioned that Michel, F6GWV, will also join him and be active as FG/F6GWV.
Activity will be holiday style, but with a focus on 6 meters, and the IARU
Region 1 (50 MHz) Contest (June 19th). QSL TO11A/FG/F6HMQ via F6HMQ. QSL
FG/F6GWV via F6GWV.
HC, ECUADOR (HC8 Possible). Byron, KF8UN, will be active as HC1/KF8UN
from Ecuador until June 19th. Activity will be mainly on 20 meters during
early to late afternoon. Watch the frequency 14260 kHz. He will try to
get on the air in the following days from islands off the coast (Galapagos
Islands was mentioned). QSL via his home callsign.
HG0, HUNGARY (HAFF/WWFF Op). A team of Hungarian operators lead by Istvan,
HA0KA, will be active as HG0WFF from Mátrai Tájvédelmi Körzet (HAFF-0031)
between June 18-21st. Activity will be on all HF bands using CW, SSB and
the Digital modes. Operators mentioned are Istvan/HA0KA, HA0KA's son Pisti,
Zoli/HA0DX, Sanyi/HA0HV, Laci/HA0HW, Toni/HA0LG, Pista/HA0DI, Arpi/HA0KDA,
Csaba/HA0DA, Geza/HA3FFG, Gazsi/HA6QE, Gyuri/HA6IGM, Jani/HA7NB, Miki/HA7PR
and Vince/HG9EJ. The team states, "We don't collect QSL cards from this
operation, but we will send to everyone who will requests confirmation
via ClubLog's OQRS system. You can find direct link for it on QRZ.com at
HG0WFF callsign."
IOTA NEWS. The following are IOTA operations that were active this past
week between June 7-12th (as per the DXCluster):
IOTA Callsign Island/GROUP Bands/Modes
------ ---------- ------------- ------------
AF-004 EA8AF CANARY 30m; CW
AF-016 FR4NT REUNION 12m; CW
AF-022 ZD7FT ST HELENA 17m; SSB
AS-003 4S6NCH SRI LANKA 17m; FT8
AS-004 5B4AIX CYPRUS 17m; SSB
AS-004 P3X CYPRUS 20m; CW
AS-007 JH3NGD HONSHU 17m; SSB
AS-007 JR7TKG HONSHU 17m; SSB
AS-020 BX6ABC TAIWAN 20m; FT8
AS-053 HS0ZNV MALAY PENINSULA WEST 20m; SSB
AS-077 JH6AKX KYUSHU 20m; FT8
EU-001 SV5DKL DODECANESE 20m; SSB
EU-003 CU2CO EASTERN 15m; SSB
EU-004 EA6BB BALEARIC 12m; CW
EU-004 EA6SX BALEARIC 10m; FT8
EU-005 2E0HKM GREAT BRITAIN 10m; SSB
EU-005 G0EHQ GREAT BRITAIN 12m; SSB
EU-005 M0DXR GREAT BRITAIN 10m; SSB
EU-005 M0DXT/P GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 M0HKB GREAT BRITAIN 10m; SSB
EU-005 M0LAE GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 M6YIK/P GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-005 MM0TDS GREAT BRITAIN 15m; SSB
EU-005 MW0HMV GREAT BRITAIN 10m; SSB
EU-014 TK/F4HVZ/P CORSICA 20m; FT8
EU-015 SV9FBG Crete 17m; SSB
EU-015 SV9RKU Crete 17m; SSB
EU-018 OY1CT FAROE 12m; CW
EU-024 IO0MMI SARDINIA 40m; SSB
EU-024 IS0DCR SARDINIA 10m; SSB
EU-024 IS0FDW SARDINIA 17m; SSB
EU-024 IS0KYB SARDINIA 17m; SSB
EU-024 IS0GGA SARDINIA 40/17m; SSB
EU-025 IT9CAR SICILY 40m; SSB
EU-029 OV1CDX SJAELLAND 10m; SSB
EU-029 OZ1RH SJAELLAND 15m; FT8
EU-031 IC8HRG CAMPANIA REGION 10m; SSB
EU-038 PD5MVH NOORD HOLLAND/FRIESLAND/GRONINGEN PROVINCE 20m; SSB
EU-042 DK8OL SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN STATE NORTH WEST 40m; CW
EU-050 IL7/IZ5IUY Tremiti 40m; SSB
EU-053 OJ0C MARKET REEF 20m; CW
EU-053 OJ0JW MARKET REEF 20m; SSB
EU-057 DL1TSM MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN STATE 30m; CW
EU-067 SZ200ERS KYKLADES 17/15m; CW
EU-068 TM6KJS Sein 40/30/17m; CW/SSB
EU-115 EI2IJB/P IRELAND 20m; SSB
EU-115 EI4L IRELAND 20m; SSB
EU-115 EI5KP IRELAND 10m; SSB
EU-116 GD1JNB ISLE OF MAN 17m; SSB
EU-116 GD5IOM ISLE OF MAN 17m; FT8
EU-121 EJ5HTB IRISH COASTAL 20m; SSB
EU-125 5P8VW JYLLAND WEST 160/80m; CW/SSB
EU-131 IK3PQH/P VENETO REGION 40/20m; SSB
EU-137 SA6G/7 VEN 20m; CW
EU-175 CU3HN CENTRAL 20m; SSB
EU-175 CU7AA CENTRAL 20m; FT8
NA-015 CO2EAP CUBA 30m; FT8
NA-021 8P6NW Barbados 17m; SSB
NA-023 VP2V/NC3Z British Virgin 20m; FT8
NA-024 J35X Grenada 30m; FT8
NA-027 VO1CH Newfoundland 17m; FT8
NA-040 NL0H ST LAWRENCE 20m; SSB
NA-052 WM9X FLORIDA STATE SOUTH WEST 20m; SSB
NA-059 NL8F FOX 20m; FT8
NA-085 K4D Dog 40m; SSB
NA-096 HI3AA HISPANIOLA 20/17m; CW
NA-096 HI95RCD HISPANIOLA 17m; CW/SSB
NA-102 FG4SO GUADELOUPE 12m; SSB
NA-108 J69DS ST LUCIA 15m; FT8
NA-158 KL7IS KENAI -COOK INLET 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK2GHM Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK2GR Australia 20m; CW
OC-001 VK2WJ Australia 15m; FT8
OC-001 VK3DXJ Australia 20m; SSB
OC-013 E51JD RAROTONGA 20m; SSB
OC-016 3D2AG VITI LEVU AND VANUA LEVU 40/17m; FT8
OC-019 K6K HAWAIIAN 40m; CW
OC-021 YB0IBM JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YC0SCL JAVA 20m; FT8
OC-021 YB1DNF JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YB3EDD JAVA 20m; FT8
OC-028 V73NS RALIK CHAIN 20m; CW
OC-034 YB9WIC NEW GUINEA 20m; FT8
OC-036 ZL1MHS NORTH 15m; FT8
OC-036 ZL25NZ NORTH 20m; CW
OC-038 ZL7DX CHATHAM 15m; FT8
OC-086 KH0/KC0W NORTHERN MARIANA 20m; FT4
OC-088 V85A BORNEO 20m; SSB
OC-143 YB4LYD SUMATRA 20m; FT8
OC-143 YB6NE SUMATRA 20m; FT4
OC-166 YB1JYL/7 Sebuku 40/20m; SSB/FT8
OC-209 YB8UTI TALAUD 40/30/20/17/15m; FT8
OC-210 YB8QT SIAU 30m; FT8
SA-002 VP8LP Falkalnd 20m; SSB
SA-006 PJ4KY BONAIRE 20m; SSB
SA-012 YV7MAY NUEVA ESPARTA STATE 10m; FT8
SA-036 P41E ARUBA 40m; FT8
SA-052 OC4B LIMA DEPARTMENT 20m; FT8
SA-068 8R1AK GUYANA 20m; SSB
** Thanks to the individuals who put the island/group and mode
on their QSNs on their PacketCluster reports. The format we
suggest is "Mode/IOTA#/Island or Group" (ex. FT8/OC-146/Celebes).
AF-019. Operators Simone/IK5RUN and Carlo/IK5MES will be active as
IG9/IK5RUN and IG9/IK5MES, respectively, from Lampedusa Island
until June 25th. Activity will be holiday style (spare time)
on 40-6 meters using SSB. QSL via their home callsigns, direct
or by the Bureau.
AS-014. A team of members from the Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society
will be active as A43MI from Masirah Island, Oman, between
July 22-27th. The team will also be active as A44M during the
RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th). QSL both callsigns via
ClubLog's OQRS, LoTW or eQSL.
EU-050. Operators Luca/IK5AEQ and Fraco/IZ5IUY will be active as
IL7/homecall from San Domino Isle until July 8th. Activity
will be on various HF bands. QSL via their home callsign or
LoTW.
EU-067. Operators Pierre-Marie/F4FCE, Rodolphe/F4FMU, Fab/F4GYM,
Bruno/F5AGB and Raymond/F6DVH will be active as TM1N from
Noirmoutiers Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th).
QSL via F4GYM, by the Bureau, direct or eQSL.
EU-090. Operators Mato/9A3SM, Ian/S55O, Silvo/S50X, Hubert/S53Z and
Milan/S58MU will be active as 9A/homecall (except Mato) from
Palagruza Archipelago (IOCA CI-084, WLOTA LH-0057 & CLH-100,
ARLHS CRO-012, WW Loc. JN82DJ) between July 17-31st. Activity
will be on 80-10 meters using CW and SSB. The team will also
be on during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th) using the
special callsign 9A21A. QSL via S58MU, direct or by the Bureau.
A special Palagruza Island "9A212A" Award is available. See
QRZ.com for details or the following URL:
https://palagruza-2021.sejmisce.si
EU-117. Sergey, UA1ATD, will be active as UA1ATD/P from Lisiy Island
(Russian Robinson Award RR01-16) and Sovetskiy Island (RR01-38;
NOT IOTA) between June 16-17th. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS. QSL via
Bureau is currently suspended until September.
EU-121. Operators Denis/EI4KH and Gerard /EI5KF will be active as
EJ1E from Bere Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July
24-25th) as a Mixed-Mode/DXpedition entry. QSL via EI5KF.
EU-129. Operators Norbert/DL2RNS, Rainer/DL2RVL, Heiko/DL1RTL, Norbert/
DL2RNS, Georg/DL4SVA, Ron/DG2RON and Olaf/DL7JOM will be active
as DK1A from Usedom Island during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July
24-25th) as Multi-2 entry. QSL via DK1A or ClubLog.
NA-039/ Hal, W8HC, sent out the following press release (dated June 7th)
NA-070. about the upcoming KL7RRC July IOTA DXpedition [edited]: The
KL7RRC Kiska (NA-070) and Adak (NA-039) Islands IOTA Expedition
by the Russian Robinson Club (RRC) scheduled for early July is
still on track. Team leader Yuri, N3QQ, reports that all of the
advance gear has arrived in Dutch Harbor, AK, and the chartered
56-foot aluminum hull cutter SV Seal, sailing out of Cordova,
AK, should arrive at Dutch later this week to pick up all of the
supplies necessary to support the 5 man operation at Kiska.
Meanwhile, members of the KL7RRC team, consisting of Hal/W8HC,
Rob/N7QT, Walt/N6XG, Tim/NL8F and Yuri/N3QQ will fly to Adak
Island on June 30th. They will operate from Adak for 3 or 4
days while they await arrival of Seal following its 450 mile
continued sail westward in the Aleutians following its stop at
Dutch to pick up the staged expedition supplies.
Plans call for the team to board Seal on July 3rd at Adak and
continue out into the Bering Sea for the 260 mile journey to
Kiska Island. With Seal on anchor in the old Kiska harbor, the
team will set up their operating camp onshore with 3 stations
QRV commencing July 7th. KL7RRC is scheduled to operate for 6
days at this rare IOTA entity after which they will strike camp
and make the return sail back to Adak. Anticipating good wind
and seas they hope to arrive at Adak on July 14 for two or three
more days operation there before their return flights home on
July 17th.
Hal, W8HC, will be once again using his Garmin In-Reach SAT
tracker with the website (https://share.garmin.com/kl7rrc2021)
for interested DXers to track the travel progress and location
of the team.
The team will also be taking along a 5-element 6 meters yagi
and hope to make grid chasers happy operating from rare grids
AO11 (Adak) and RO81 (Kiska).
As a reminder, the charter cost alone for the vessel is 30K
USDs and current donations are less than 3K USDs. If you are
interested in supporting this IOTA expedition with a donation,
please visit the website (https://na-234.com) and access the
PayPal link.
NA-168. Operators Allan/KV4T and XYL Bridget/KS4YT will once again be
active from Grand Isle between July 22-26th. Activity will be
on 40/20 meters using two stations on CW and SSB, including
the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th). QSL via their home
callsigns, LoTW or eQSL.
OC-021. Pri, YB0ECT, will be active from Java Island during the RSGB
IOTA Contest (July 24-25th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m)/
High-Power entry. QSL via W2FB only!
OC-022. Indonesian operators I-Made/YB9BHJ, Nyoman/YB9BUD, Sri/YB9ELS,
Inyoman/YF9DSW and Ngurah/YD9BUV, with the support of I-Ketut/
YG9EKR, I-Made/YC9BLN and Danu/YB9ATS will be active as 7D9BA
from Lembongan Island scheduled between June 25-28th. Activity
will be on 80/17/20/15/10 meters using CW, SSB, FT4/FT8 (F/H)
and limited RTTY. They plan to use real-time logging on ClubLog
and daily updates to LoTW. QSL cards will be available for
those who wish a card. QSL for this operation will be via EA7FTR,
and eQSL can be downloaded at the link provided after 1 week.
OC-177. Bimbo, YB3MM, will be active as YB3MM/0 from Virgin Sand Beach
on Pari Island (WW Loc. OI34hd; tiny islands north of the
capital of Jakarta) between June 19-20th. QSL via YB3MM, direct,
by the Bureau (may take 3 yrs.), ClubLog's OQRS or via his QSL
Manager IZ8CCW.
OC-237. A team of Indonesian operators will be active as 7I1S from
Sangiang Island in the Java Coastal Islands IOTA Group between
July 2-4th. Activity will be on various HF bands using all
modes. QSL via HA3JB.
PLEASE NOTE: Since the Webmasters of the new have
decided NOT to post or dedicate a Web page to announce upcoming IOTA
operations, PLEASE send your IOTA operations information to the OPDX,
and we will post it here in an upcoming bulletin......
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ISWL CALLSIGNS (For June 2021). The following ISWL club callsigns will
be used throughout the month of June 2021:
GX4BJC/A - Operated by John, G8XTJ, located in Great Missenden,
Buckinghamshire. (IOTA EU-005, WAB-SP80, WLOTA-1841).
MX1SWL/A - Operated by Merv, G0UJD, located in Skegby, Nottinghamshire.
(IOTA EU-005, WAB-SK56, WLOTA-1841).
Please QSL GX4BJC and MX1SWL callsigns via Dick, M5DIK, and NOT the
individual operator.
GB75ISWL - Operated by Herbie, G6XOU, located in Walton on the Naze,
Essex. (IOTA EU-005, WAB-TM22, WLOTA-1841). Please QSL
GB75ISWL via Hebie G6XOU.
All callsigns via the Bureau, eQSL.cc, or direct with return postage.
(No IRCs in the UK). The I.S.W.L. is a member of the European PSK Club.
All QSL info is on (www.iswl.org.uk) or (www.qrzcq.com) or
or via . NO LoTW.
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J5, GUINEA BISSAU. The Italian DXpedition Team's next activity will be
from Bubaque Island (AF-020), Guinea Bissau. The Team will be active
between October 7-19th, using the callsigns J5T (CW-SSB-RTTY) and J5HKT
(FT8). There will be 7 operators, 4 stations with operations on 160-10
meters using the above modes. Their official Web site is at:
http://www.i2ysb.com/idt
Subject to the availability of internet connection, the REAL TIME Log
will be available at: http://win.i2ysb.com/logonline
Official forum at: http://www.hamradioweb.net
QSL via I2YSB direct, OQRS or LoTW.
JW0W SVALBARD DXPEDITION NEWS (Update). Ken, LA7GIA, posted the following
on FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/288876866220488), June 4th
[edited]: JW0W expedition to Prins Karls Forland Island west of Svalbard
is going well (20-26th July). Today we received the final permit from
authorities to access the nature reserve west of Svalbard. The area is
only accessible by boat roughly 3h west of Longyearbyen. Progress since
last update:
* We plan for 60/40/30/20m as main bands with VDA and verticals, but
will also have a Spanish Quad on 17/15/12/10m with us.
* We now plan for 4-5 stations with Elecraft K3/Kx3 and 1000W amplifiers
which includes inband operation and all modes CW/SSB/FT8.
* We have extended the security and will bring with us 2 Huskys for
added polar bear protection in addition to one person on duty 24/7
* We need an expensive mandatory SAR insurance. This adds to the expenses
so our budget is going up to 16000 USDs.
We are grateful that we have 8 supporters so far donating to the DX-
pedition expenses. All supporters get a free express QSL card and LoTW
from our QSL Manager Charles Wilmott, M0OXO.
If you want to support us, please paypal to: jw0wpk@gmail.com
Thanks to FUNKAMATEUR for supporting us.
ADDED NOTE BY EDITOR: Allan Batievsky, EA3HSO, posted the following on
FaceBook, June 11th: We are very happy to announce that Connor (W4IPC)
has joined the JW0W team as our NA pilot. He's a young OP proficient
in every mode and with a lot of pileup experience from his contesting
at WW1X as a permanent part of the RHR team. Connor will help us reach
all call zones in this heavily NA and AS focused mini DXpedition.
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K6K HAWAII SPECIAL EVENT STATION (Press Release, dated June 9th)[edited].
K6K: King Kamehameha Day Special Event Station (Hawaii)
Contact: Michael Miller KH6ML k6khawaii@gmail.com
Special-event station K6K will be on the air to celebrate King Kame-
hameha Day and Hawai'i's rich history.
Operating Information: Stations should listen for K6K calling "CQ K6K".
Friday, 11 June 2021, 1600 UTC to 12 June 2021, 0800 UTC.
80 through 10 meters depending on propagation. Major activity on 20
and 40 meters. The main modes will be CW, SSB, FT-8, and Winlink. Other
Modes maybe be added.
Successful radio contacts are eligible to receive an especially
inscribed certificate bearing the full-color rendition of King Kame-
hameha I.
CERTIFICATES: Are self-printed (by you) for contacts with our Special
Event Station. If you contact our Special Event Station, look up your
callsign on the following link and print your own certificate:
https://sites.google.com/view/k6khawaii
Please allow 30 days for all logs to be processed.
QSLS: eQSLs are available via LoTW. NO Paper QSLs.
The Kamehameha Day Holiday was proclaimed by King Kamehameha I's
grandson, Lot Kapuaiwa - King Kamehameha V, in 1871, followed by an
inaugural celebration of events on June 11, 1872. Years later, in
1939, the King Kamehameha Day Commission was formed under the Hawai'i
Territorial Legislature. To view a short clip of the 2020 lei draping
and short history, click this link: https://fb.watch/4rB_6oMA7H/
For more information on the K6K King Kamehameha Day Special Event
operation visit: https://sites.google.com/view/k6khawaii
or email k6khawaii@gmail.com
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N7, UNITED STATES (Special Event). Look for Special Event Station (SES)
N7C to be active between August 10-14th. Activity is the 17th annual
special event station's celebration of the "Navajo Code Talkers", normally
from Window Rock, AZ. However, because of the continued closure of the
Navajo Nation due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the SES will be on the air
from the home stations of Ray-W7USA, Bob-K7BHM, John-W5PDW, and Herb-N7HG
(who's father was a Code Talker). QSL to N7HG or N7C at the QRZ.com address.
OE120, AUSTRIA (Special Event). Look for the following special event
callsign with the "OE120" prefix to be on the air between July 1st and
November 30th. Activity is to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Austria's
Nobel Prize Laureates. The special callsigns are: OE120AGD (e), OE120BKC
(Bureau via OEVSV), OE120DMT (via OE7DMT), OE120SGU, OE120TWA (via OE3TWA),
OE120U, OE120WDR, OE120XFG, OE120XGM, OE120XKJ, OE120XDX, OE120XRC (via
OE3CQB e/B) and OE120XYK. There will be 4 special awards available. Look
for more details to be forthcoming.
OH100, ALAND ISLANDS (Special Event). Members of "Alands Radioamatorer"
club (OH0A) is celebrating Aland Island's 100th anniversary between now
through June 9th, 2022, with the special callsign OH0100AX. QSL via
address on QRZ.com.
OJ0, MARKET REEF. Operators Adrian/KO8SCA, Martti/OH2BH, Niko/OH2GEK,
Pekka/OH2TA, Henri/OH3JR and Tapani/OH5BM will be active as OJ0C from
Market Reef (EU-053) between June 12-21st. The USA/Japan pilot will be
Juha, OH1ND. QSL via OH3JR.
ADDED PRESS RELEASE (date June 8th)[edited]: MARKET REEF, OJ0C WILL
FOCUS FT8 AND THEIR INTERNATIONAL GUEST -- The Finnish DXers heartily
welcome Adrian Ciuperca, KO8SCA, to join the OH team to Market Reef on
Saturday, June 12th through June 21st. The team include locals; Henri/
OH3JR, Pekka/OH2TA, Niko/OH2GEK, Tapani/OH5BM and Martti/OH2BH. Their
focus is on FT8 on 6M and other higher bands with the existing ES pro-
pagation.
OJ0C USA & Japan pilot is OH1ND, Juha.
Adrian will also join the SRAL IARU HQ operation (July 10-11th) from
OF0HQ/OF2HQ with OH2GEK and OH2TA on 40m CW and will be active outside
the IARU as OH0SCA.
Both OJ0C and OF2HQ are newly activated multipliers for SRAL Centennial
Award. (*)
While in Finland, Adrian will also meet OH DXers to discuss the
planned Swains Island operation (W8S), 2012 and Bouvet Island operation
(3Y0J), 2013.
OJ0C via OH3JR, OF0HQ/OF2HQ via OH2BH, OH0SCA via KO8SCA.
(*) EARN THE HIGHEST RECOGNITION FROM YOUR OH FRIENDS and Just contact
100 OH stations during 2021 and 10 (ten) specially featured Finnish
stations to earn the OH Northern Light 100-year certificate (OH-NL-100)
with the featured story, explaining the magic of the OH-land and the
Northern Lights;
Your 100 contact should include 50 OG/OH/OI stations and 50 OF sta-
tions, a total of 100. A special OF prefix will be launched to all OH
stations on September 15th, 2021. Your maximum point value can be 100.
The number of your OF/OH contacts.
TEN SPECIAL ACTIVITY MULTIPLIERS -- SRAL and its members are active
in a wide range of Amateur Radio activities and each of the ten multi-
pliers represent some of those activities. The multiplying stations are;
OH100SRAL, OH2A, OH0W, OJ0C, OF0HQ/OF2HQ, OH2YOTA, OG2B, OH6SRAL, OI3AX
and OF9X.
OJ0C: Market Reef is a rare one with adventure and challenges right
on its doorstep. So many from far and near have experienced DXotica
over the barren rock in the midst of stormy seas. It is a dream for
landlubbers not to see anything in the horizon.
OF2HQ: With the country-wide unified SRAL-team it is expected that all
of Finland will be active in IARU radio sport, July 10-11, one way or
another. Mid-summer is the time when all OHs smile. OH boy!
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OJ0, MARKET REEF. Henri, OH3JR, will once again be active as OJ0JR from
Market Reef (EU-053) between June 27th and July 4th. Activity will be
focused on 6m using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via his home callsign.
OJ0, MARKET REEF. Pertti, OG2M, will be active as OJ0MR from Market Reef
(EU-053) between June 27th and July 4th. Activity will be focused on 6m
using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via OG2M, direct or LoTW (preferred).
OPDX MAILING LIST (Just A Reminder). Details on how to subscribe and
unsubscribe from the "OPDX Mailing List" are at the bottom of this
bulletin. PLEASE pass the word around.... Thanks and 73 de Tedd KB8NW
PLEASE NOTE: OUTLOOK users PLEASE read below.
PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (June 15-21st).......
Jun/15th HN Jun/18th AN Jun/20th AN
Jun 16th BN Jun/19th AN Jun/21st BN
Jun/17th HN
SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
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NORMALITY GEOMAG K Values Alpha
----------------- ------ -------- ------
AN - Above Normal Quiet K=0-1 0-7
HN - High Normal Unsettled K=2 8-15
LN - Low Normal Active K=3 16-29
BN - Below Normal Minor Storm K=4 30-49
DIS - Disturbed Major Storm K=5 50-99
VRY DIS - Very Disturbed Severe Storm K=6-9 100-400
Meanwhile, check out the following Web sites for propagation:
* VOACAP predication Web page at: http://www.voacap.com/hf
and http://www.voacap.com/prediction.html
* DX.QSL.NET Propagation page: https://dx.qsl.net/propagation
* A daily HF radio wave propagation forecast can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/thomasfranklingiellaw4hm
* SolarHam Web page: http://www.solarham.net
* Radio Propagation/Space Weather/Sunspot Cycle Information at:
http://sunspotwatch.com
* Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) & National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Adminisration (NOAA):
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/solar-cycle-progression
* News and Information About The Sun-Earth Environment:
https://www.spaceweather.com
* Monthly propagation charts between four USA regions and twelve
overseas locations are at: http://arrl.org/propagation
* Information and tutorials on propagation are at: http://k9la.us
* Graphic propagation tool by DR2W: http://www.dr2w.de/dx-propagation
* Point to point propagation at: http://www.predtest.uk/p2p.html
* Real-time propagation at: http://www.predtest.uk
* Also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@GiellaW4hm
QSL INFO AND NEWS...................
QSL-INFO from DB0SDX by Lothar, DL1SBF (www.qslinfo.eu) (June 6th & 13th)
and from various sources provided by OPDX
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3D2TS via M0OXO EG6RKB via EA5RKB R1030W via R2ABB
3W3B via E21EIC EG7RKB via EA5RKB R18JHM via UA9JLL
3Z6M via SP6IEQ EG8RKB via EA5RKB R18JIG via UA9JLL
4J21EURO via DC9RI EG9RKB via EA5RKB R18UGRA via UA9JLL
4J880N via 4K4K EH4MCG via EA4DCU & (L) R21EURO via R1II
4K21EURO via DC9RI EJ5HTB via IZ3GNG & (L) R21RUS via RQ7L
4L1FL via EA7FTR ER/UW7LL via UW7LL & (L) R800ANV via RK3VWA
4L1PJ via N4GNR GB75ISWL via G6XOU RA5G via R3GM
4L2M via EA7FTR GB95QB via G0GDA (e) RK75FF via UF2F & (L)
4L5P via UT7QF HB0/DH2FW via DH2FW RO21RU via RQ7L
4L8A via M0OXO (O/d/L) HC3RJ via EC5R RT21RU via RQ7L
4O7CC via UA4CC HC5LM via HC5VF RW21RU via RQ7L
5B4AAB via G8CLY & (L) HC6IM via EC5R S79KW via N4GNR
5P2UEFA via OZ1ACB HF1J via SP1NEN SA6G/7 via SM6CUK & (L)
5W1SA via JA1DXA HZ1WED via HZ1SAR SB7S via SM7PXS (L)
5Z4/AK0SK via AK0SK I3/OE6MBG via OE6MBG (L) SD400SU via SM3NXS
6W1TA via F5PRU & (L) IB1DCI/4 via IK1GPG SF400B via SK6LK & (L)
6Y5HN via EA5GL IB1DCI/P via IK1GPG SM4/DJ1AA/M via DJ1AA
7X2TT via EA5GL IG9OSC via IT9EJW SN0HQ via SP7DQR
8N0OLP via (JA-B/d/L) IR7MMI via IZ7LOW SN6A via SP6CES & (L)
8N1OLP via (JA-B/L/d JARL) IR9MMI via IT9YBL SP60VHSC via SP3LPR
8P6RY via KU9C JD1BLY via JI5RPT SQ1921PZ via SP9PKM
9J2BS via EA5GL JY5MM via IK2DUW SV201CQN via SV1CQN
9J2MM via N4GNR KP4DZ via EB7DX SV2RSG/A via SV1RP
9K2OF via EC6DX KP4ZZ via EB7DX SV5/DL3DRN via DL3DRN & (L)
9K2OW via EC6DX & (L) L21RCA via LU4AA SV9/IK2ECC via IK2ECC
9V1YC via W5UE LT6M via LU8MHL SV9/ON4KCY via ON4KCY
A61DD via EA7FTR LX/DL8ECA via DL8ECA TK/F5AYE via F5AYE
A65BP via UA6MF & (L) LZ100VARNA via LZ2VP TK4QL via EA5GL
A91BFA via EC6DX LZ1340B via LZ3SM TM01ISS via F5KBD
AM1DMA via EA1CIU LZ308WK via LZ1KCP TM1ER via F8GGZ
AM3DMA via EA3IEW LZ308WK via LZ3GA TM21EURO via F4GFE
C4I via 5B4AIE MX0SNB via G3SVK & (L) TM400JF via F4DTO
C7A via UA3DX N5E via KE5BZE (d) TM6KJS via F6KJS
CO8LY via EA7ADH OE100GTU via OE1GTU TM84TDF via F5KPQ
CR6K via CT1ILT OE1GOA/3 via OE1GOA & (L) UE16FA via R1AU
CS7/DO3HK via DO3HK & (L) OH0SCA/2 via KO8SCA UE1FA via RV1CC
CU0YAJ via CU3DP OK/DL2DXA/P via DL2DXA UE2FA via RC1C
D4VHF via IK2NCJ & (L) OK/SQ9MDF/P via SQ9MDF VE2CSI via M0URX
D721LP via D721LP (L) OL8M via OK1DRQ VP2V/NC3Z via NC3Z
DL21EURO via DK5ON OM700MHZ via OM2FY VP5/K4BAI via K4BAI
DP90JMT via DL2VFR ON/PD0RWL/P via PD0RWL XV9RH via OE1JUN
DQ3F via DL3FD OP4W via ON4BWT XW0LP via EA5GL
DR165TESLA via DK8ZZ OR5N/P via ON1DX YB1JYL/7 via EA5GL
DR60ANT via DL2VFR OS0C via ON7KC YB8QT via IK2DUW
DU6/PE1NSQ via EA5GL & (L/e) OT5X/P via ON4CRD YI1WWA via IK2DUW
E2A via E21EIC (L) OZ2SPACE via OZ1ACB YL21ICE via YL21ICE (L)
EA8/DL6KR via DL6KR PA375KL via PC2F YO/IK5MEP via IK5MEP
EG1RKB via EA5RKB PF20EURO via PA0RDY (B/d) YP2DX via YO2MTG (d/L)
EG2RKB via EA5RKB PJ2MAN via EC5AHA ZA/IK2RLM via IZ2LSP
EG3PTM via EA3RCI PJ4BZL via M0URX ZP4KFX via IK2DUW
EG3RKB via EA5RKB PJ4EL via M0URX ZS6CCY via K3IRV
EG4RKB via EA5RKB PJ4EVA via M0URX
EG5RKB via EA5RKB PJ4KY via M0URX
(e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (*-B) DX's- Bureau
(O) OQRS only (C) ClubLog only (L) LoTW only (N) No QSL needed
(I) No IRC (P) PayPal (NB) No Bureau (n) no printed QSLs
(**) QSL automatically via Bureau - do not send QSLs
LOGS ONLINE (New/Updated) AVAILABLE ON CLUBLOG.ORG THIS WEEK......
https://clublog.org/logsearch/JD1BLY
Michael, G7VJR, reports: Pleased to announce that ClubLog will be
supporting W1AW/KL7 using leaderboards. This is a very special activity
(to include being an IARU HQ station) between July 9-13. Look out for
announcements on the impressive range of activities multiple operators
will provide. GL!
NEW QSL ROUTE FOR SV2RSG/A. Due to many and important monastic obli-
gations, and also daily forced changes in his schedule due to the
Covid-19, Monk Iakovos, SV2RSG/A, from Mount Athos has now appointed
George, SV1RP, as his new QSL Manager. QSL direct to: George K. Vla-
chopoulos, Panselinou 26, 11141 Athens, Greece. UPDATE (June 9th):
The QTH of SV2RSG/A experienced a strong storm and was flooded. New
QSL Manager George, SV1RP, states everything was lost, including QSL
cards and the transceiver. There is now no working rig there. QSL
Manager George does have some blank cards he had previously been sent,
so if you are waiting for your card from Monk Iakovos you will need
to request it again.
QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 9Z4Y, CT1IUA, D4Z, EA8RS, KJ6BZ*, NH6Y, RI1ANO,
RI1ANL (AN-016), SO4M, TX0T, VP5M and YL7X
* Rick, VE7TK, informs: "I was on LoTW today (May 30th) and noticed
I had a confirmation from KJ6BZ for a 1989 SSB QSO on 15 meters.
Other than the date I felt there was nothing exciting here.
HOWEVER, on further investigation I noted that this was the
callsign of JOHNSTON ISLAND MILITARY RADIO CLUB.
Nice to see the logs on LoTW!"
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: CN2AA, CP6UA, ET3AA, JX2US, K0TT, K4KDX, N7KA,
NI0G, RI0Q (AS-152), RK2FWA, RW2F, TJ1RP, UA1ATD/P (EU-133), VK9X/JO1AEC,
VP8LP, W0BV, XU7AKU and ZF9DX
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 3D2RB, 5R8ZO, 8Q7ZO, 8R1K, A52BH, A61QQ,
C92ZO, HP1WW, J52EC, JW6VDA, OC4WW, OH3OJ/1 (EU-096), OH3OJ/5 (EU-140),
OH3JR/VP9, OG5N (EU-096), OF0V, OG0C, OG0YL, OH9A (EU-126), OH9W (EU-096),
OH0BHU, OH0E, OH0HQ, OH0KA, OH0NOA, OH0TA, OH0W, OH0/OH2LGW, OH0/OH3WS,
OJ9A (EU-192), OJ9X, OJ0AW, OJ0B, OJ0BH, OJ0C, OJ0JR, OJ0S, OJ0W,
OJ0/OG3A, OJ0/OH3WS, PJ6/OH3JR, PQ450RIO, PZ5XX, PZ50X, SU8WRC, SU8X,
VK9/OH3JR, VP2EHC,VP2VB/MM, XU7MDY, XV2RZ, XZ2D, YV1KK, YV1RDX, YV1YLY,
Z60A, Z66X, ZA/OH2BH, ZA/SP6JZL, ZA1WW, ZB2X, ZD8JR and ZD8X
--- We would like to see more QSL Bureaus (such as AS/US/SA/AF.. etc)
send in their info....
S5030, SLOVENIA (Special Event). Tine, S50A, will be active as S5030A
between June 26th and December 31st, to celebrate 30 years of independence
of the Republic of Slovenia. QSL via S50A. ADDED NOTE: Slovenian Amateur
Radio Union will celebrate the country's 30 years of Independence by
issuing a special award. It will be eligible to all amateur radio enthu-
siasts all over the World. For this event only, starting June 26th, 0000z
and until December 31st, 2021, 2359z, the Slovenian amateur radio stations
can use special callsigns with an added number "30" into the suffix. For
example: S50ZZ will be S5030ZZ, S51A will be S5130A, S57XXX will be
S5730XXX etc..... For more details, see: http://lea.hamradio.si/scc
SV5, DODECANESE. Wolf, DL3DRN, is once again active as SV5/DL3DRN from
Rhodes Island (EU-001) until June 21st. Activity will be on various HF
bands using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via DL3DRN, direct, by the Bureau or
LoTW.
TM53, FRANCE (Special Event). Claude, F6AEW, will activate the special
callsign TM53TDF during the famous bike race "Tour de France 2021" (which
begins June 30th) between June 26th and July 9th. His activity will be
on CW and SSB. QSL via F6AEW, direct or by the Bureau.
VP2V, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. Frank, K3TRM, will be active as VP2V/K3TRM
from Tortola, British Virgin Islands (NA-023), between July 4-18th.
Activity will be on the 40-6 meters using SSB, the Digital modes (RTTY
& FT8), and the Satellite. Real-time logs will be available on ClubLog
during the operation. Equipment will be an IC-706MKIIG w/400w amp into
a G5RV, M2 6M5X and Arrow antenna. QSL via K3TRM, direct with SASE or
2 USDs, LoTW and ClubLog's OQRS.
VP5, TURKS AND CAICOS. Tim, W3QP, will be active as VP5/W3QP from Turks
and Caicos between June 26th and July 2nd. Equipment setup will be a
Lab599 TX500 (an ultra compact all-mode transceiver) into a End-Fed Half-
Wave antenna. QSL via his home callsign.
XT2, BURKINA FASO. Harald, DF2WO, will once again be active as XT2AW
from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, starting June 13th. He is expected to be
there for 3 weeks helping local children with their studies. Activity is
usually holiday style on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes.
He states that he works mostly on the Digital modes (FT8, PSK31, JT65 and
RTTY) and CW. He said SSB will be used but only when conditions allow
propagation. He will concentrate on 160/80/60 meters. "PLS Skeds for 80
and 160m." He will also be active on the Satellites. See QRZ.com more
details. QSL via M0OXO, direct or by M0OXO's OQRS (www.m0oxo.com/oqrs/).
Bureau QSL cards are not required and any sent to him via the Bureau
will not arrive there.
XV9, VIETNAM. Jun, JH4RHF/OE1ZKC/OE1JUN, is once again active as XV9RH
from Hanoi until June 21st. Activity will be a limited (due to work) on
various HF bands using mainly CW and FT8. QSL via OE1JUN.
ZD7, ST. HELENA. Gerry, G3WIP (VK0GB, VK4BGL, VP8DPD), will be working
as a doctor on the island from June 21st through September 30th. He is
currently waiting for his ZD7 callsign. He is bring a FT857 and Atlas-210
with him to the island.
ZX8, BRAZIL (WFF OP). Operators Ronaldo/PS8RV, Paulo/PU8PPH and Fernando/
PS8PL will be active as ZX8F from Carajas National Forest (WWFF-PYFF-0140),
Pará, Northern Brazil, between July 1-4th. Activity will be on 80-10
meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via PS8RV, direct, by the Bureau or LoTW.
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