The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1557
BID: $OPDX.1557
March 14, 2022
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, WR3Y W4VQ, W5JON,
AF8C, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m DX News, DL1SBF, DL7UXG & The DX News Letter,
DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425
DX News, Sixitalia Weekly and VA3RJ & ICPO for the following DX information.
"Celebrating 31 years (March 1991) of FREE DX News"
"Could this be the final year???"
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** EDITOR'S COMMENT: Did you remember to change your clocks this past
weekend? See below "Standard Time".
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 6th-March, through Sunday, 13th-March there were 222
countries active. Countries available: 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 3X, 4J,
4L, 4O, 4S, 4U1U, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5N, 5R, 5T, 5U, 5V, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7P, 7Q,
7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A4, A5,
A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C5, C6, C9, CE, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT,
CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL, DU, E4, E5/n, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI,
EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, EU, EX, EY, F, FG, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FS, FW, FY,
G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS,
HZ, I, IS, J3, J6, J7, JA, JD/o, JT, JY, K, KG4, 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, PY0F, PZ, S0, S2, S5, S7, SM, SP, ST, SU,
SV, SV5, SV9, T2, T7, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TR, TT, TU, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9,
UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9L, VP5, VP8, VP9, VR, VU,
XE, XX9, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z3, Z6, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, 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".
3Y0I BOUVET ISLAND DXPEDITION NEWS (NOT Canceled!). The following was
posted on the Rebel DX Group's Web page (https://rebeldxgroup.com) and
the 3Y0I Bouvet Island Web page (https://bouvetoya.org/) :
3Y0I NOT CANCELLED! It's been a rough period for virtually everybody
during the past 2 years. And when looking towards East - seems there's
more to come, unfortunately. Nevertheless, we do not even think about
canceling our plans to activate Bouvet Island - no way! Moreover - we
plan to activate the island this season (2022). Stay tuned!
3Z55, POLAND (Special Callsign). Stefana, SP3CHT, will be using the
3Z55A from Poznan, Poland, to celebrate "the 55th anniversary of broad-
casting from an amateur antenna." QSL via SP3CHT, direct, eQSL or LoTW.
3Z6, POLAND. Krzysztof "Kris", SP6DVP, will be active as 3Z6V from Opole,
Poland, during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 26-27th) as a Single-Op/
All-Band/Low-Power entry. QSL via SP6DVP, direct, by the Bureau or LoTW.
9H6, MALTA (Special Event). John, 9H1CJ (ex-5Z4JC), will be active with
the special callsign 9H6CAP to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the
destruction of the Capuchin Monastery and the Church (on Easter Saturday/
Sunday bomb attack, April 4-5th, 1942), in Floriana (WW Loc. JM75GV),
Malta, between April 1st and June 30th, QSL via 9H1CJ direct only.
AFRICAN TOUR (Reminder). Look for Don, K6ZO, to travel back to the Comoros
Islands (AF-007) and be active as D60AB between March 16-29th. He plans
to participate in CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 26-27th). Don will make a
side trip to Mayotte (AF-027), and be active as FH/K6ZO between March
18-23rd. Activity from all locations will probably be on 160-6 meters
using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL all callsigns via his home
callsign direct.
AH2, GUAM. William "BJ", WA7WJR, is currently active as AH2/WA7WJR and
his boat is docked at Agat Marina on the island of Guam. He states on
QRZ.com, " I'll likely stay here (with occasional trips to Saipan and
Tinian and Rota islands of CNMI) until more South Pacific islands reopen
from the pandemic. I will conduct "holiday style" 1-man DXpedition oper-
ations as my time permits. I will primarily operate from (and activate)
Parks On The Air (POTA) K-0762 War in the Pacific National Historic Park,
and also K-0110 Guam National Wildlife Refuge, and a few other beach
locations. My primary operating modes are FT8 and CW. I currently do not
have phone capabilities, but do have a mic on order from Elecraft. I will
upload to LoTW every 3 months or so." Activity recently has been on 20
meters.
AM500, SPAIN (Special Event). Members of the URE San Fernando (EA7URF)
will activate the special callsign AM500TOR between March 19-27th. Activity
is to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the first voyage around the Earth
by the Magellan-Elcano Expedition. "TOR" which refers to the TORnaviaje of
the Nao Victoria; one of the two surviving ships from which they departed
from Seville. Operations will be on the HF, VHF and UHF band and on all
modes (CW/SSB/RTTY/FT8/FT4/PSK/SSTV/DMR/C4FM). They are expected to be
working on satellite too (QO-100 and LEO satellites). QSL via EA7URF (by
the Bureau or direct), LoTW and eQSL. A commemorative QSL card will be
sent to all stations that have a contact with AM500TOR. For more details
and updates, see QRZ.com or the following media sites:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/radioclub.sanfernando.16
Twitter: @ea7urfvocaliant
Instagram: @radioclub_ea7urf
Blog: www.ea7urfvocaliant.blogspot.com
Telegram: t.me/EA7URF/5
ADDED NOTE: This is a series of activities (over the past 4 years; 2018)
that have been on the air to celebrate this event. Seven activities
have already been completed, which have been AM7PVM, AM500SEV, AM500SAN,
AM500ISJ, AM500ETS, AM500MMM, AM500EMV and AM500ESP.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST). Did you remember to change your clocks?
Countries in the Northern Hemisphere (most of N. American and some of
the Caribbean) who observe Daylight Saving Time should change their
clocks on Sunday, March 13th at 2:00 AM, and should move their "local
clocks" forward 1 hour to 3:00:00 AM local time. Daylight Saving Time
will end on Sunday, November 6th at 2:00 AM. European countries will
switch to DST on March 27th. For the history and details about DST, as
well as an interesting map of the world (showing the countries who observe
DST), see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time
http://www.timeanddate.com/time/dst/2022.html
ADDED NOTES: Hopefully, all amateur radio operators know not to change
their GMT/UTC/ZULU clocks. However, since most operators usually set their
computers to local time, some may have to change their settings on "some"
ham radio software (ex. logging, propagation, DXTelnet, etc..) programs.
FK, NEW CALEDONIA. Erwann, LB1QI, (a co-leader of the upcoming 3Y0J
Bouvet Island Dxpedition) is now active as FK/LB1QI from Noumea, New
Caledonia (OC-032). The length of his stay is unknown at this time, and
he there on a business trip. Activity will be on various HF bands. He
was heard this past week on 20 meters SSB. QSL via his home callsign,
direct, by the Bureau, eQSL or LoTW.
FUTURE DXPEDITION PLANS. Peter, ON6TT, announces on FaceBook that he and
Mats, SM7PKK, have "A Plan" to sail and operate on a DXpedition in the
future. Details were not provided, but stay tuned!
FY, FRENCH GUIANA. Pierre-Jean "Peter", F4GPK, will be active as FY/F4GPK
until March 17th from Guiana Space Centre also called Europe's Spaceport,
a European spaceport to the northwest corner of Kourou in French Guiana.
He states, "A very nice place to be for doing radio and tourism...
Many thanks to FY5KE's team and especially to Didier, FY5FY, to welcome
me in such incredible conditions." QSL via F4GPK direct or eQSL.
GB2/GB3/GB4, NORTHERN IRELAND. Many people worldwide, annually celebrate
St. Patrick's Day by going green with many amateurs running special event
stations as part of the festivities. "Some of" the special callsigns to
look for are GB2SPD, GB3SPD and GB4SPD. The St. Patrick's Day On The Air
event will run from 1200 UTC on March 16th, until 1200 UTC on March 18th.
Activity will be on all HF bands including 2m and 70cm using SSB and
possibly FT8. QSL via info on QRZ.com. A special award is available.
For more details and a list of world-wide special event stations (42),
see: https://www.stpatricksaward.com
HG200, HUNGARY (Special Event). Look for special event station HG200PS
to be active between March 15th, 2022, and March 15th, 2023, to celebrate
the 200th birthday of Sándor Petofi, one of the greatest Hungarian poets
and a revolutionary who symbolized the Hungarian desire for freedom.
Activity will be on CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via HA8RD, ClubLog or LoTW.
II0-II1/II3/II5-9, Italy (Special Event). Look for several Italian special
event stations to be active again for the ARMI "Italian Navy Coastal Radio
Stations Award 2022" through March 20th. Stations mentioned are: II0ICH,
II0ICV, II0IDP, II0IDR, II0IGU, II1ICS, II1IGG, II3ICZ, II5IDK, II6ICA,
II7ICE, II7ICT, II8ICN, II9ICF, II9IGA, II9IGB and II9IGJ. Activity will
be on various HF bands using CW, SSB and possibly the Digital modes. For
more information, see:
https://www.assoradiomarinai.it/index.php/awards/italian-navy-coastal-radio-stations
IOTA NEWS. The following are IOTA operations that were active this past
week between March 7-12th (as per the DXCluster):
IOTA Callsign Island/GROUP Bands/Modes
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AF-004 EA8AAH CANARY 15m; FT8
AF-004 EA8DHV CANARY 10m; SSB
AF-004 EA8DJM CANARY 10m; SSB
AF-004 EA8TL CANARY 10m; FT8
AF-004 EC8AQQ CANARY 10m; SSB
AF-014 CT3IQ MADEIRA 12m; FT8
AF-014 CT3MD MADEIRA 20m; SSB
AF-016 FR8TZ REUNION 15m; SSB
AF-017 3B9FR RODRIGUES 17/15m; SSB
AF-019 IG9ITO PELAGIE 20/17m; SSB
AF-022 ZD7FT ST HELENA 20/15/10m; SSB
AF-022 ZD7MY ST HELENA 10m; SSB
AF-024 S79VU INNER 20m; SSB
AF-049 3B8BAL MAURITIUS 10m; SSB
AF-049 3B8BAP MAURITIUS 17/12m; CW/FT8
AF-083 3V8HP GABES/MEDENINE REGION 20m; SSB
AS-003 4S7KKG SRI LANKA 12m; FT8
AS-004 5B4VL Cyprus 15/10m; SSB
AS-007 7K4DHB HONSHU 20m; FT8
AS-007 JA0FSB HONSHU 60m;
AS-007 JA7KE HONSHU 20m; FT8
AS-007 JA7MNF HONSHU 15m; FT8
AS-007 JA9BFN HONSHU 20m; FT8
AS-007 JE1RXJ HONSHU 17m; SSB
AS-007 JF2XGF HONSHU 40m; FT8
AS-007 JH1HRJ HONSHU 20m; FT8
AS-007 JH4GXE HONSHU 15m; FT8
AS-007 JH4MGU HONSHU 15m; FT8
AS-007 JH7MQD HONSHU 40m; SSB
AS-007 JH9DRL HONSHU 15m; FT8
AS-007 JI1CHN HONSHU 60m;
AS-007 JK1BQS HONSHU 40m; SSB
AS-007 JM7OLW HONSHU 40m; CW
AS-007 JR1EMJ HONSHU 15m; FT8
AS-007 JR1MVA HONSHU 15m; FT8
AS-007 JR2IUB HONSHU 10m; SSB
AS-013 8Q7CQ Innahura 20/17/12m; SSB
AS-013 8Q7WM Maldives 160/80m; CW
AS-013 8Q7WX Maldives 160m;
AS-077 JR6EZE KYUSHU 20m; FT8
AS-078 JH8UQJ HOKKAIDO 20m; FT8
AS-096 VU2REC KARNATAKA STATE 10m; FT8
EU-001 SV5SKD Kalymnos 12m; FT8
EU-002 OH0Z Aland 10m; CW
EU-004 EA6VQ BALEARIC 15m; FT8
EU-005 2E0HPI GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-005 G4IIY GREAT BRITAIN 20m; FT8
EU-005 G4RCG GREAT BRITAIN 15m; CW
EU-005 G5VZ GREAT BRITAIN 20m; CW
EU-005 G6UT GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 M0MJA/P GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
EU-005 M0OVG GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-005 MM0CEZ GREAT BRITAIN 20m; FT8
EU-005 MM0TFU GREAT BRITAIN 10m; SSB
EU-014 TK5IH CORSICA 20m; FT8
EU-015 SV9ANK CRETE 10m; SSB
EU-016 9A4W DALMATIA SOUTH 15m; CW
EU-018 OY1CT FAROE 15m; CW
EU-019 RL9M/P FRANZ JOSEF LAND 20m; SSB
EU-023 9H1PI MALTA 20m; SSB
EU-023 9H1XT MALTA 10m; CW
EU-023 9H6A MALTA 20m; CW
EU-024 I4YSS SARDINIA 40m; SSB
EU-024 II0IDP SARDINIA 40m; SSB
EU-024 IK4GRO SARDINIA 40m; SSB
EU-025 II9ICF Sicily 40m; SSB
EU-025 II9IGJ Sicily 40m; CW
EU-025 II9WRTC Sicily 20/17m; SSB
EU-025 IT9PHU Sicily 15m; SSB
EU-025 IT9RZR Sicily 60/12m; CW
EU-029 OZ5DX SJAELLAND 40m; CW
EU-029 OZ8AGB/P SJAELLAND 40m;
EU-030 OZ1NKS/P BORNHOLM 40m; CW
EU-030 OZ8IE/P BORNHOLM 40m; SSB
EU-046 LA6KOA TROMS COUNTY 17m; SSB
EU-054 IF9ZWA FAVIGNANA 60/20/10m; FT8
EU-067 SY8OVJ KYKLADES 20m; CW
EU-075 SV8GGI Salamina 20m; CW
EU-114 MP7DX GUERNSEY 40/30/20/17m; CW/SSB
EU-115 EI6FR/P IRELAND 20m; CW
EU-120 2E0EYB Isle of Wight 15m; SSB
EU-123 MM0RMY/p SCOTTISH COASTAL 40m; SSB
EU-131 IK3PQH VENETO REGION 40/20m; SSB
EU-151 EA5GDY CASTELLON/VALENCIA PROVINCE 15m; FT8
EU-175 CT8ABJ CENTRAL 40m; FT4
NA-015 CO2OO CUBA 10m; SSB
NA-015 CO2XN CUBA 20m; SSB
NA-015 CO8CY CUBA 40m; CW
NA-015 CO8WN CUBA 40m; CW
NA-016 ZF2VE CAYMAN 40/20m; CW
NA-016 ZF2WW CAYMAN 20m; SSB
NA-018 OX3XR GREENLAND 17/12m; CW
NA-031 AA1AC RHODE ISLAND STATE 30/2/17m; CW
NA-036 VE7MTW BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCE (VANCOUVER) 15m; SSB
NA-062 K2ZR/4 KEY WEST 30/17m; CW
NA-096 HI3A HISPANIOLA 12m; FT8
NA-099 KP4CAR PUERTO RICO 20m; FT8
NA-099 KP4JRS PUERTO RICO 40/10m; CW/FT8
NA-099 NP3V PUERTO RICO 10m; SSB
NA-099 WP3B PUERTO RICO 10m; SSB
NA-099 WP3R PUERTO RICO 10m; SSB
NA-099 WP4KP PUERTO RICO 40m; SSB
NA-100 V26K ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA 12/10m; CW
NA-104 V4/G0TLE ST KITTS AND NEVIS 20m; CW
NA-105 FS/KC9FFV St Maarten 10m; SSB
NA-105 PJ7AA St Maarten 30/17/15/12m; CW/FT8
NA-106 KP2B VIRGIN 10m; SSB/FT8
NA-107 FM4RU Martinique 10m; FT8
NA-135 4A90CAM CAMPECHE STATE 40/20m; SSB
NA-138 W4CXT FLA STATE NE(BREVARD TO NASSAU COUNTY) 40m; SSB
NA-143 K5KUA TEXAS STATE EAST 15m; FT8
NA-146 FJ/DK6AS St. Barthelemy 20m; CW
OC-001 VK2GR Australia 40m; CW
OC-001 VK2TEV Australia 20m; FT8
OC-001 VK3ACE Australia 20m; FT8
OC-001 VK3BWS Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK3VDX Australia 20m; FT8
OC-001 VK5MRD Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK6IR Australia 10m; CW
OC-001 VK8NSB Australia 20m; CW
OC-006 VK7DG Tasmania 20m; FT8
OC-006 VK7NET Tasmania 20m; FT4
OC-006 VK7SD Tasmania 20m; SSB
OC-006 VK7VTM Tasmania 20m; SSB
OC-019 KH6ML HAWAIIAN 20m; FT8
OC-021 YB0AZ JAVA 20/15m; SSB
OC-021 YB0IBM JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YB1RUS JAVA 40m; FT8
OC-021 YC0MLC JAVA 20m; FT8
OC-021 YC0SAS JAVA 10m; FT8
OC-021 YC1ARN JAVA 15m; SSB
OC-021 YC1FCD JAVA 10m; FT8
OC-021 YC2CZF JAVA 20m; FT8
OC-021 YC2FCD JAVA 10m; FT8
OC-021 YC2VOC JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-026 AH2/WA7WJR Guam 20m; FT8
OC-032 FK8IK NEW CALEDONIA 15m; CW
OC-036 ZL2JBR NORTH 20m; SSB
OC-036 ZL2KR NORTH 20m; FT8
OC-036 ZL2LW NORTH 30m; FT8
OC-036 ZL2THM NORTH 20m; FT8
OC-050 FO/SP5EAQ Rimatara 20/15/10m; SSB
OC-054 FW1JG WALLIS 20m; SSB
OC-088 V85A Borneo 20m; SSB
OC-088 YB7RDH Borneo 20m; FT8
OC-134 ZL3JAS SOUTH 20m; SSB
OC-134 ZL3NB SOUTH 20m; FT8
OC-143 YC5DDE Tahara Bung Hatta 15m; SSB
OC-148 YB9MX TIMOR 15m; SSB
CO-150 8C9MGP Lombok 15m; SSB
OC-201 ZL1RKO NORTH ISLAND'S COASTAL 20m; FT8
OC-209 YB8UTI Karakelong 40/17m; FT8
SA-002 VP8LP FALKLAND 10m; SSB/FT4
SA-008 LU1XU ISLA GRANDE DE TIERRA DEL FUEGO 20m; FT8
SA-011 9Z4WD TRINIDAD 10m; SSB
SA-011 9Z4Y TRINIDAD 40/15/12m; CW/SSB
SA-018 CE7VP LOS LAGOS REGION SOUTH 10m; SSB
SA-071 PU2PMY SAO PAULO STATE CENTRE 10m; SSB
** Thanks to the individuals who put the island/group and mode
(which is very important) on their QSNs on their PacketCluster
reports. The format we suggest is "Mode/IOTA#/Island or Group"
(ex. CW/SA-036/Aruba).
AS-140. The S21DX team has updated their Web page with new details
and plans at (https://s21dx.org). Excerpts state the following
[edited]: Again we are planning to do more QSO from AS-140
this December 2022...
Operators mentioned are Fazlay/S21RC, Manju S21AM, Aminul/S21D,
Omi and possibly others.... For our last year's IOTA AS-140
activation - We had to reduce the number of stations from our
initial planned two to a single HF (as we couldn't manage BPF,
struggled to arrange other essentials like batteries, generators
etc.). This time we started planning early and hope to manage
all the BPF/Telescopic masts and other essential on time.
In 2022, we are planning to activate AS-140 from a different
Island [Island's name will be published once we get approval
from authority]. Planning Three (3) stations, few more better
antennas (Beam, VDA, Beverage), and our loved multiband vertical
with 80m steroid - which was used for the 5000+ qso barefoot.
We are planning to use a linear for SSB Phone if we can buy a
larger 2000VA generator. We will also try to invite more inte-
rested S2 operators if we find with adequate experience (inte-
rested Bangladeshi HAM. Click here:
https://s21dx.org/join-the-team
QSL Policy: Similar to our 2 past IOTA, we will NOT monetize
QSL to fund the DX-pedition. Paper QSL will be handled by our
good friend David, EB7DX, who acts as our QSL Manager for last
15+ years. Please check EB7DX website for more detail about QSL
service. All QSO log also will be uploaded in LoTW and ClubLog
immediately if not during the activation. No need for contri-
bution for LOTW/CLUBLOG confirmation (It's free) - but your
support NOW can help us prepare better which will increase
your chance of having a QSO with us.
Antenna firm and rigs plan (Last update: 1 Mar 2022):
80m Beverage towards NA/JA 40m VDA
80-10m (30/15m) 7 Band GP Vertical 20m VDA
20/15/10m 7 element Beam Towards NA/JA 12m VDA
20/15/10m 3 element Beam Towards EU/AF 3cm Parabolic for SAT
Two digital mode (FT8 Fox/Hound) stations
One SSB Phone station with Linear*.
* if we can manage a bigger generator.
Budget and Support requirement: The initial estimated budget
is set for 5,000 USDs, among these the operators and volunteers
(so far they bare their own transportation and food cost) will
provide around 2,000 USDs, rest of the 3,000 USDs needed for
the boat charter, aluminum and glass fiber antenna mast, gene-
rator and fuel and we are looking for contribution from HAMs
around the world.
EU-095. Operators Fred/F4JDH, Joachim/F4IDX, Maciek/F4VSQ and Dave/
F5SDD will be active as TM5F from Ratonneau Island (DIFM ME003,
DFCF 13-06) between March 19-20th. Activity will be on various
HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL via F5SDD or ClubLog. For more
details about the island, see: http://tm5f.free.fr
EU-121. Charlie, EI8JB, will once again be active as EJ8JB from Bere
Island (WW Loc. IO51CP) which is located off the coast of West
Cork between March 17-18th. He states, "Amateurs have authori-
zation to use the 'EJ' prefix operating from any one of the
offshore Coastal Islands of Ireland." Activity will be on
various HF bands using CW, SSB and some Digital modes (PSK/
RTTY) as well as possibly FM Satellite. QSL via LoTW (Pre-
ferred), by the Bureau and ClubLog's OQRS.
EU-127. Peter, DF6QC, will be active as DA0HEL from Helgoland Island
between March 25th and April 2nd. Activity will be on all
bands/modes and activity on the QO100 satellite. There will
be a side trip to Helgoland Dune signing as DL0IH. For safety
reasons, activity from the Dune will only be between 9:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. QSL via Bureau. QSL via DF6QC, direct or by the
Bureau. NO electronic QSLs; only paper. You can request a QSL
via E-mail (peter@helgo.de) and it will be answered via the
Bureau.
PLEASE NOTE: Since the Webmasters of the 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......
MP7, GUERNSEY. Operators Ron/G4DIY and Jay/M0UNN will be active as MP7DX
from the Newton-le-Willows Radio Club on Guernsey Island (EU-114) until
March 15th. Activity will be on 40-15 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via
G4DIY. NO Bureau.
PJ4, BONAIRE. John, KK9A, will once again be active as PJ4/KK9A from the
"Radio House" on Bonaire (SA-006, WLOTA LH-1279)
between March 23-30th. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW and
SSB. He plans to be in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 26-27th) signing
PJ4R as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via WD9DZV.
PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (March 14-20th).......
Mar/14th HN Mar/17th AN Mar/19th HN
Mar/15th HN Mar/18th HN Mar/20th HN
Mar/16th AN
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
(Updated 01/26/2022) 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
* 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 Administration (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
* Archive of ARRL Propagation Forecasts:
http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-bulletins-archive-propagation
* Information and tutorials on propagation are at: http://k9la.us
* Graphic propagation tool by DR2W: http://www.dr2w.de/dx-propagation
* W4HM Daily HF/MF Radio Wave Propagation Forecast:
https://groups.io/g/w4hmradiowavepropagationforecast
* WM7D's Solar Resource Page: https://www.wm7d.net/hamradio/solar
QRZ.COM NEWS (Update). No sooner than we published the info of "Blocking
Russian and Belarusian Callsigns" on Friday last week, the callsigns were
unblocked on March 4th several hour later. Also, the founder/administrator
of QRZ.com Fred, AA7BQ, posted the an article titled "QRZ and the Ukraine
War" on March 6th, and To read the article, go to:
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/qrz-and-the-ukraine-war.803902/
QSL INFO AND NEWS...................
QSL-INFO from Lothar, DL1SBF (www.qslinfo.eu) (March 13th)
QSL-INFO from various sources provided by OPDX
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4L1AN via N4GNR EX0QR via R2DX (O/L) OM0R via OM3GI
4L1BB via EA5GL FK/LB1QI via LB1QI OO2O via ON4LDI
4X/KC9WIB via KC9WIB FO/SP5EAQ via SP7DQR & (L) OO7Z/P via ON6KZ
5UA99WS via EA5GL FY/F4GPK via F4GPK OQ4U via ON4AMX
5V7JA via KB9IJI G3M via G0VVE OR100RCBE via ON4GDV
5X1XA via G3SWH G9W via M0DXR OR3A via ON6CC & (L)
6W1TG via EA4R & (L) GB100BBC via (RSGB-B) OR6T via ON4AMX
6W7/ON4AVT via ON4AVT & (L) GM4Z via GM4ZUK OT4V/P via ON4VT
6Y5FS via G4BWP GX7WAB via GI0AZA OX3XR via PA3249
7Z1VD via EA5GL HB90JU via HB9VC (B) PF88ANT via PA0RDY
8C9MGP via HA3JB (d/O) HC1HC via NE8Z PJ4MM via PA4MM
8P6ET via KU9C HC1M via EC5R S79VU via N4GNR
9A/N4XU via N4XU & (L) HC1MD/2 via K8LJG & (L) SQ200IL via SP3POB
9H1XT via 9H1BT HH2AA via EB7DX SQ2A via SQ2RCM
9J2BO via EA5GL HI3LT via EB7DX & (L) TA4/OH2KW via OH2KW
9J2BS via EA5GL HR5/F2JD via F6AJA & (L) TA4/PE2M via PE2M
9N1CA via EA5ZD HS/ON7OFF via ON7OFF (n) TC18MARCH via (L/e)
A41KJ via N4GNR HS0ZME via SM6NT TI2VVV via EC6DX & (L)
A42K via EA5GL HZ1CY via A61BK TM1W via F5HRY
A61Q via EA7FTR HZ1DH via A61BK TM30BUS via F1LFL
AP2TN via DJ9ZB HZ1HZ via N7RO TM5DX via F4HAU
BD9BI/0 via M0OXO HZ1SK via IZ8CLM TM6CXJ via F2FZ & (L)
C37N via C37URA & (L) HZ1TT via A61BK TT8SN via DL9USA
C56DF via G3XTT IB1D via IK1TAZ TZ4AM via W0SA
CB1C via CE1VLY II5GIRF via I3RXJ V31BN via W0BNC
CB3R via XQ3SK & (L) II9P via IT9CHU V31GX via M0OXO
CB6I via CE6TRA IO0A via IK0XBX V31XX via K4XS
CJ3A via VE3AT IO6A via IZ6BRJ V3X via K4XS
CN8LI via EA7FTR IQ8YT via IU8CFS (d) V51WH via DK2WH
CO2XN via EB7DX IR2Q via IK2PFL V85A via EB7DX
CP4BT via IK2DUW(d/L)HE9ERA(B) IR4X via I4VEQ VA2PEACE via VE2JCW
CR6T via CT1ESV JY5HX via E73Y VE80LAN via VE3DC
CS7/DO3HK via DO3HK & (L) K9C via W9GY VJ4T via VK4QH
CT7/DJ7PR via DJ7PR KP2AD via OK1TN VK8NSB via M0URX (O/L)
D44AO via DM4AO (d/B) KP4/AB2RF via JJ2RCJ (d) W2A via KD2RD
DK0FWS via DH7AMF KR1Y via JH4EIY YB0AR via EB7DX
DL0HMB via DL9HCO L71D via LU7DUE (d/L) YB6ABO/P via N2OO
DL0LK via DL1SO LQ3D via EA7FTR YC1BIQ/6 via N2OO
DL0YLN via DL1TM LY11LY via LY2QT YD0AVE/6 via N2OO
DP90TJU via (***) LY32A via LY5A YE1AR/6 via N2OO (C)
EA6R via EA6AZ LZ144GO via LZ3GA YP0C via YO3CZW
EA7/SM0KAK via SM0KAK N4D via ND1J ZL7DX via M0OXO
EA8/DL2DXA/P via DL2DXA NP4DX via M0OXO (d/B/L) ZL7STU via M0OXO
ED3D via EA3RCB OD5ET via EB7DX ZT1T via ZS1AFS
EE7E via EA7RU OH0Z via W0MM ZV8WFC via PU8PSF
EF5DGC via EA5WP OL15SOTA via OK1CYC ZW1P via PU1KVA & (L)
(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
(Q) See QRZ.com (E) E-Mail QSL only (P) Please send no QSL
(**) QSL automatically via Bureau - do not send QSLs
(***) https://90tju.de/qsl-request/
LOGS ONLINE AT CLUBLOG.ORG THIS WEEK......
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/3D2USU (Updated)
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/8Q7WM (Updated)
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/8Q7WX (Updated)
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/BY1CRA/WO22 (Updated)
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/D60AE
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/EX0QR (Updated)
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/HP1PAR (Updated)
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/HR5/F2JD (Updated)
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/KP4/AB2RF (Updated)
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/PJ7AA (Updated)
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/TO1Q
NEW QSL ROUTES. QSL Manager Pedro, EA5GL, reports the following stations
that he will confirm contacts:
* Giorgio's (IU5HWS), 5UA99WS, Niger activation.
* Mats, J20MR, Djibouti activation.
* The recent KP3RE Vieques Island (IOTA NA-249) 2022 activation.
* Past XF1IM, Magdalena Island IOTA NA-078, activated in Nov/Dec
2017.
PJ2/AK4R QSLS. Steve, AK4R, posted the following info for PJ2/AK4R
QSLs:
1. Preferred: E-mail me (shughey@bellsouth.net) the QSO information
or your QSL and after checking my log, I'll upload your QSL to
LoTW. If you want a card too, so state.
2. Via Post: Send your QSL card and I will send you a QSL card and
upload to LoTW after checking my log. Preferred is Self Addressed,
Stamped Envelope (SASE) but not required.
QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 3V8SS, 4U1UN, 4X1UF, 7Q6M, 8Q7WX, 9M8DEN, 9N7AA,
A42K, CE1TT, DO2TM, DU1VGX, EA5GI, EA5ISZ, EA7L, EA8TL, F5IG, F6KNB,
FG8OJ, FO4BM, FO5QB, G3BJ, GI3NYL, GI5RPG, GM5G, HA5JI, HC1KX, HC2PY,
HI3LT, HK3C, HK3X, HK4EIC, HQ1JBR, HS5NMF, HZ1SK, I2XIP, IK8YJS, IU8JPG,
IZ8EYN, IZ8GCP, J68HZ, JA6GCE, JA7QVI, JA8COE, K3LP/KP5, LV4V, LX1TI,
OA4SS, OX3LX, P40F, PA3DJY, PJ2T, PT4A, PV2K, PY2OX, PY1VOY, RN2FA,
S51YI, SP3HYK, SV1AZL, SV1NZJ, SV2ESW, TF1AM, TI0RC, TI2JS, TM0R, V26K,
V31MA, VJ4T, YB8SFE, Z21A, Z22O, ZC4GR, ZF1A, ZL3CW, ZM4T, ZP6/N3BNA,
ZS1OPB and ZS4WS
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 9H5JY, 9M2SAF/p (AS-072), BW2/JP1RIW, EA9ACD,
GW5R, HR9/AD8J (NA-057), HS3PHX, HZ1TT, SV2RSG/A, TL7M, UM0MO, XV1X,
ZP6/N3BNA and ZY6A (SA-023)
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: YJ0GC
--- We would like to see more QSL Bureaus (such as AS/US/SA/AF.. etc)
send in their info....
SX335, GREECE (Special Event). Members of Radio Amateur Association of
Western Peloponnese (ERDYP) and friends will activate the special event
station SX335T between May 1-31st. Activity is taking place with the
Hellenic Mira 335 Squadrons during the NATO Tiger Meet 2022 at ARAXOS
116 Military Airport, Greece. QSL via LoTW and eQSL only.
TC18, TURKEY (Special Event). Look for special event station TC18MART
from Istanbul to be active until March 20th. Activity is to commemorate
the anniversary of Gallipoli Naval Victory and the memorial of those who
lost their lives. Operations will be on various HF bands using SSB and
the Digital modes. QSL via the address on QRZ.com or TA1BX.
TM50, FRANCE (Special Event). Members of the Val d'Issole Radio Club
Dpt. 83 (F8KGH) will be active as TM50SNSM to commemorate the 55th anni-
versary of the SNSM (the French National Society of Sea Rescuers) between
March 18th and July 16th. Activity will be on 80-6 meters using CW, SSB
and the Digital modes. QSL via F4GPB, by the Bureau, direct or eQSL.
V4, ST. KITTS. John, W5JON, is once again be active as V47JA from his
Calypso Bay, St. Kitts, West Indies vacation home, located 200 feet from
the Caribbean Sea, until March 17th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters
(incl. 60m) using SSB and FT8. Equipment is a Yaesu FT1000MP, FT450D and
an Elecraft KPA500 Amplifier. John states his antennas are a Mosley Mini32A
10/15/20m, 33' Vertical 10-40m, 35' Top Loaded 80m Vertical, 160m Vertical
and 6m 5 element Yagi. ALL QSLs go to W5JON direct or via LoTW. NO Bureau
QSLs.
VA2, CANADA (Special Event). Jean, VE2JCW, has activated the special
callsign VA2PEACE until April 7th, in support for Ukraine. Activity has
been on 40/20/17 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via VE2JCW direct only.
VP5, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS (Reminder). Dave, K0KQ, is now active as
VP5/K0KQ from Grand Turk Island (NA-003, WW Loc. FL41kl) until March 21st.
Activity will be on various HF bands using FT8 with an IC-706 into an
End-Fed vertical wire in a palm tree. QSL via LoTW; no paper QSLs.
ZF, CAYMAN ISLANDS. William, KO7SS, will once again be active as ZF2SS
from Cayman Brac Island (NA-016) during the following contests in 2022:
CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 28-29th), CQWW DX CW Contest (November 26-27th)
and the ARRL 160m Contest (December 3-4th). QSL via LoTW only.
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