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Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 826

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 826
BID: $OPDX.826
October 1, 2007
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, NG3K, W3UR & The Daily DX, N4AA & QRZ
DX, NA5U, AC8G, K8YC, K8YSE, W9DX, DX-IS News Site, Pete's-DX-Newsdesk,
DJ7ZG, DK8JB, DL2VFR, DL5CW, DL7MAE & The DX News Letter, F5NQL & UFT,
G3WGV, G3XTT, HR2DMR, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, IN3VZE, JA1BK, JI6KVR &
IOTA-JA News, JT1CD, LU5FF, RSGB IOTA Web Site, S50XX, SM6CVX, VA3RJ &
ICPO, VK4FW and Z35M for the following DX information.

** EDITOR'S SPECIAL NOTICE: This week's bulletin was sent out earlier
than normal to accommodate the late CQWW DX RTTY Contest announcements.
Also, we wanted to provide the readers with a consolidated listing
of the CQWW DX RTTY Contest participants.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Saturday, 22nd/September, through Saturday, 29th/September there
were 217 countries active. Countries available: 1A, 3A, 3B6, 3B8, 3B9,
3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5U, 5V, 5X, 5Z,
6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9U, 9V,
9Y, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C2, C3, C5, C6, C9, 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, EZ, F, FG, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR,
FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HC8, HI, HK, HL, HP,
HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5, J6, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JX, JY, K,
KH0, KH2, KH6, KH8, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH,
OH0, OJ0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, PA, PJ2, PY, PZ, S5, S7, SM, SP,
ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T30, T5, T7, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TR, TT, TU, TY,
UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9L, VK9N, VK9W,
VP2V, VP8, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XW, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU,
YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZF, 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).

3B7, ST. BRANDON. The 3B7C team went QRT on September 25th around 0331z. The
operation netted 135,500 QSOs. The QSO total makes this expedition 3rd only
to D68C and 3B9C. From the latest press release, the breakdown by bands
and modes are as follows:
10m - 7958 30m - 13460 Phone: 51754
12m - 8851 40m - 19906 CW: 79217
15m - 18887 80m - 13267 RTTY: 6549
17m - 21052 160m - 2922
20m - 31577

To read the complete press release with interesting comments about each
band and other details, click on the news link listed below. Remember, the
3B7C Web page is available at: http://www.3b7c.com
Update-to-date news is at: http://www.3b7c.com/news.htm
Daily log updates are at: http://www.3b7c.com/logsearch/search.php
QSL via G3NUG, direct (Neville Cheadle, Lower Withers Barns, Middleton
on the Hill, Leominster, HR6 0HY, England) or by the Bureau (Bureau cards
can be requested via the 3B7C Web page). The QSL Manager for SWLs is Bob
Treacher, 93 Elibank Road, Eltham, London SE9 1QJ, ENGLAND.

3C, EQUATORIAL GUINEA. Elmo, EA5BYP, announces that a DXpedition to the
Republic of Equatorial Guinea (Bioko Island AF-010) will take place between
October 5-14th. Operators will be Fred/KH7Y, Luis/EA5BRE, Vic/EA5YN and
Elmo/EA5BYP. The team will operate with two stations and will sign 3C7Y for
10 days. Activity will be on all bands and modes SSB, CW and RTTY. QSL via
EA5BYP. Visit the team's Web page at:
http://personal.telefonica.terra.es/web/ea5yn/3c7y.htm

3D2/R, ROTUMA (OC-060). Tony, FO5RK, reports that his planned DXpedition
to Rotuma as 3D2AG/P is on schedule. His operation will take place between
December 2007 and January 2008. Actual dates will be announced later.
Tony will be managing his own QSL requests upon his return home. QSL only
direct and please include either 2 USDs or 1 IRC with a SAE for your QSL
card. The QSL cards are being printed by UX5UO and the DXpedition is being
sponsored by SPIDERBEAM. Upon Tony's return home, he will have his log
available online at: http://www.3d2ag.fr.tc/
QSL requests should be mailed direct to Tony at his QRZ.com address.

4L, GEORGIA. Operator Gia, 4L4WW, will be active during the CQ World
Wide DX SSB Contest (October 27-28th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (80m)/
High-Power entry. He expects to use a 3 element Yagi and inverted V
during the contest. QSL via EA7FTR.

4O, MONTENEGRO. Look for Montenegro to be active during the CQ World Wide
RTTY DX Contest on September 29th and 30th as 4O3A. Ranko Boca will air
4O3A from his Montenegrin Premium Contest Resort. He'll be hosting a
young team of operators from Slovenia and Italy who will be operating in
the Multi-Multi category with multiple stacks and testing a new radio
room layout before the SSB and CW versions of the CQ WW. Operators include
S50XX, S50YL, S52X, S55O, S57MM, IV3YWT, IV3TMV, 4O3NET, 4O4A, 4O3A, 4O3Z,
YU1YV and possibly S51TA. The station now has two new rotary towers as
well as a two element yagi on 80 meters. This is just one of many contest
activities being organized by Ranko and the SKY Contest Club. The RTTY
contest will focus on supporting young contesters and giving opportunities
to local youngsters to learn and feel what contesting is all about. Ranko
is in the process of fully automating the station and is planning to
organize a contest school for youngsters all over the world. Pictures
from last year's operation can be found in the Gallery section:
http://www.yt6a.com/
For all who need QSL cards from 4O3A - good news. QSLs from past contest
operations from 2007 will be sent via the bureau this month and logs will
be uploaded on LoTW. In the future all QSL cards will be sent via the
bureau twice a year as well as being uploaded to LoTW.

4X, ISRAEL. Operators Paul/4X6UU and Isaac/4Z4TL will be active as 4X2Z
during the CQ World Wide DX RTTY Contest (September 29-30th) as a Multi-
Single entry. QSL via 4X6UU. Activity will be from the Mikve Israel
Agricultural School club station.

6Y, JAMAICA. John, W2GB, will be active as 6Y0B from October 23-30th.
He will also be active during the CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest (October
27-28th) as a Single-Op entry. QSL via W2GB.

7Q, MALAWI. Ely, IN3VZE, informs OPDX that he will be active "Holiday
Style" from the southwest shore of Lake Malawi between October 4-25th.
His callsign will be 7Q7CE, and he will be on all bands. QSL card is
"OK" via the bureau or direct to his home callsign IN3VZE: Ely Camin,
Corso 3 Novembre 136/2, 38100 Trento, Italy.

8P, BARBADOS. Dean, 8P6SH, will be active as 8P2K during the CQ World
Wide DX RTTY Contest (September 29-30th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band
(20m) entry. QSL via KU9C.

9K, KUWAIT. Jon, KL2A, will be active as 9K2A during the CQ World Wide
DX CW Contest (November 24-25th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL direct
or by the bureau to 9K2HN.

9M6, EAST MALAYSIA. Operators Seiichiro, JF1SQC, will be active as 9M6LSC
during the CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest (October 27-28th) as a Single-Op/
All-Band entry. QSL via JF1SQC.

9U, BURUNDI. By the time you read this, Sigi, DL7DF, and his team of
operators should be active as 9U0A. Operators mentioned a Manfred/
DK1BT, Wolf/DL4WK, Sigi/DL7DF and XYL Sabine, Jan/DL7UFN, Frank/DL7UFR
and Leszek/SP3DOI. Activity should last until October 9th. Operations
will be on 160-6 meters on CW and SSB. One station will be exclusive
on RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. There will be a special emphasis on the lower
bands and digital modes. Pilot station for this DXpedition is Bernd,
DF3CB ). The QSL route is via DL7DF, either by the German
QSL Bureau (DARC) or direct to: Sigi Presch, Wilhelmsmuehlenweg 123,
D-12621 Berlin, Germany. More info, plus an online log as well as updates
during the their DXpedition will be available via the Web page at:
http://www.dl7df.com/9u/index.html

A5, BHUTAN. Ed, N1UR, is expected to be active from Bhutan as A52UR between
September 28th and October 2nd. Activity will be on all bands CW/SSB. QSL
via K2RET.

AH6, HAWAII. Members of the new formed "Coconut Wireless Contest Club"
will be active as AH6XX in CQ's World Wide DX SSB and CW Contests this
October and November. Operators for the phone contest will be John/K1ER,
Rich/K2WR, Tetsuo/AH7C and Kan/JA1BK (KH6BK). Operators for the CW Contest
will be Tetsuo/AH7C and Kan/JA1BK (KH6BK).

C9, MOZAMBIQUE (Update/Date Change). Wayne, W5KDJ, will be going back to
Africa in November. He will be active as C91KDJ, November 15-28th. Wayne
will concentrate on CW and possibly some RTTY. His plans are to be active
in the CQWW DX CW Contest. His QTH will be about 50 kilometers north of
Maputo. Grid Squa KG64ik. Antennas include a 72 foot vertical for
160/80m, 4 Square 40m, dipole for 30m, and a 2 & 3 element yagis at
60 ft for 20-10m. QSL via W5KDJ. Visit Wayne's Web page at:
http://www.tdxs.net/c91kdj.html

CU2, AZORES. Operator Toni, OH2UA, will be active as CU2A during the CQ
World Wide DX SSB Contest (October 27-28th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-
Power entry. QSL via OH2BH.

EA6, BALEARIC ISLANDS. Javi, LU5FF, will be active as EA6/LU5FF from Can
Picafort, Mallorca (EU-004), between now and November 16th. Activity will
be on 30/20/17/15/12/10 meters using CW and SSB.

EY8, TAJIKISTAN. Nodir, EY8MM, will be active during the CQ World Wide DX
SSB Contest (October 27-28th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (possibly 160m
or 80m)/High-Power entry, and the CQ World Wide DX CW Contest (November
24-25th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (160m)/High-Power entry. QSL both
activities via K1BV. See Nodir's Web page for skeds before the contest:
http://ey8mm.codan.ru

FM, MARTINIQUE (NA-107). Philippe (ex-F8EFU) has received a work assignment
to Martinique (DIFO FM-001) and has been issued the callsign FM5LD. It is
not clear on the length of his stay, but he operates mainly CW on 30m with
a barefoot 50w rig into a wire which is expected to be replaced as soon as
possible by a new antenna suitable for DX. Read the QSL information on
QRZ.Com or the Online REF-Union callbook.

H40, TEMOTU PROVINCE. "The Daily DX" reports that operators Mike/KM9D and
Jan/KF4TUG are now heading to Tikopia Island (OC-178) and plan to be active
as H40MY (possibly in the next few days). Details on their estimated time
of arrival, length of stay and operating plans are unknown at this time.

HR, HONDURAS. Dan, HR2DMR, is expected to be active in the CQ WW RTTY
Contest (September 29-30th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m)/Low-Power
entry.

HR, HONDURAS. Alex, K2BB, will be active as HR2/K2BB during the CQWW DX
RTTY Contest (September 29-30th). QSL via home call.

HV50/HV6SP, VATICAN. Look for two new callsigns to be activated soon from
the Vatican. The first one is scheduled to hit the airwaves on September
27th. The callsign HV50VR (Vatican Radio) will be activated to mark the
50th anniversary of the opening of the Vatican’s Santa Maria di Galeria
broadcasting site. HV50VR will also be participating in upcoming contests.
QSL direct via IW0GPN. There is a possibility of LoTW uploads. IK0FVC has
been authorized to use this callsign. Also, look out for HV6SP. Further
details are to follow for this, but QSL via IK0FVC.

INDEXA ELECTIONS. The International DX Association (INDEXA) has announced
the results of its 2007-2008 elections:
President: Gary Dixon, K4MQG
Vice President: John Scott, K8YC
Secretary-Treasurer: Bill Jennings, W4UNP
Directors: Nellie De Lazard, XE1CI Franz Langner, DJ9ZB
Bob Allphin, K4UEE Carl Smith, N4AA
Lynn Lamb, W4NL Richard Grant, W9RG
For more details, please visit INDEXA's Web page at: http://www.indexa.org

IOTA NEWS.................................
AS-047. Look for JH0IEW/6 to be active from Daito Island between
September 28th and October 9th. He will activate two different
islands.
Sept. 28th-Oct 2nd - Minami-Daito Island (JIIA AS-047-002)
Oct. 2-9th - Kita-Daito Island (JIIA AS-047-001)
QSL to the home callsign, direct or by the bureau.

EU-045. Members of the ARI Velletri will be active as IB0/IQ0VL from
Ventotene Island (IIA LT-011, MIA MI-118, WLOTA LH-1403) between
now and October 1st. Activity will be on 40-10 meters, CW, SSB,
PSK31 and FM, as well as on the VHF and UHF bands. Operators
mentioned are IK0ADY, IK0JBF, IK0OXK, IK0UUM, IK0WHN and IZ0ENB.
QSL via IK0WHN, direct or by IQ0VL via the bureau.

EU-137. (UPDATE) A group of Swedish and German operators will be active
from Ven Island from October 7-13th. Activity will be on CW, SSB
and RTTY. The team plans on using high power for this operation.
They will be close to the Hakens Fyr Lighthouse (ARLHS SWE-168).
At the moment the team consists of:
Name/Homecall EU-137 Callsign QSL Route
-------------- --------------- ---------
Fred/SM7DAY SM7DAY/7 QSL via homecall
Frank/DL2SWW SD7W QSL via DL2SWW
Tom/DL2RTK SE7T QSL via DL2RTK
Ric/DL2VFR SD7V QSL via DL2VFR

QSL all via the Bureau (preferred) or if really necessary
via direct (they can only accept new IRCs; be aware please
that 2 USDs barely cover the postage to outside EU).

J3, GRENADA. A team of stateside operators will activate Grenada from
late October 24th to October 31st. The contest station J3A (QSL via WA1S)
will be active as a Multi-Multi entry in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest (October
27-28th). Team members are WC4D, N7AZ, KI4QCS, K1EP, KA7KUZ, K0RH, W8CAA,
WA8LOW, N0RB, W8KKF, W8GEX and AC8G. For outside the contest, with the
exception of W8GEX and AC8G, the team members have been assigned
HOMECALL/J3. W8GEX will be J3K and AC8G will be J37K. QSL each to their
home callsign or as announced. Expect various other modes outside the
contest and operations on the 30/17/12m bands as well as 60 and 6 meters.
The team has arranged for antenna and power improvements especially on 80
and 160 previously weak links.

J4, CRETE. Uli, DJ9XB, will be active as J49XB in the CQWW RTTY Contest
(September 29-30th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (15m) entry. He states,
"Before and after the contest, I will try to be on 160m in RTTY."

J5, GUINEA BISSAU. The "F6KOP TEAM" is planning a DXpedition to Guinea
Bissau (possibly to Bubaque Island - AF-020) between January 10-21st
(2008). Their callsign will be J5C. Operators mentioned a F4AJQ
(leader), F6AML (Logistic), F5JSD, F5VHQ, F5TVG, F5PED, F4TTR, F8BUI,
F8BJI, F2JD, F2VX, F9IE, N2WB, N6OX and OE8KDK. Activity will be on 160-10
meters, SSB, CW, Digital modes, SSTV and FM. They plan to have 5 stations
on the air around the clock. They will use IC7000, FT480 and TS857D, with
4 Spiderbeam, 2 verticals and 3 dipoles. They will also have 4 ACOM 1010
amps. QSL via F5TVG, direct or by the bureau.

J6, ST. LUCIA. Operators Babs/DL7AFS and Lot/DJ7ZG will be active as
J6/DL7AFS between now and October 11th. They will later be joined by
a 3rd operator, Ju/DL2ZAE. They plan to have three stations active
simultaneously on 160-10 meters on CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. Visit their
Web page at: http://www.qsdl.net/dl7afs
QSL via DL7AFS, direct or by the bureau.

JT, MONGOLIA. Members of Mongolian Amateur Radio Society will particate
in the CQ WW RTTY Contest (September 29-30th). Look for JT1BE, JT1DN,
JT1CO, JT1BV and JT1F.

K0, UNITED STATES. Bob, K0RC, will be active in the CQWW DX RTTY Contest
(September 29-30th) using the special event callsign K0D. The special
event is to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the immigration by Johann
Czudek to the United State of America. More details are available on
QRZ.com. Bob will be operating from his home QTH in Chisago County,
Minnesota.

NP2, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. Operators John/NP2B, Bruce/W4OV, Julio/WD4R,
Esteban/W4DTA, Frederick/K9VV and Lisa/W4LIS will be active as NP2B
during the CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest (October 27-28th) as a Multi-?
entry.

OF, FINLAND. Members of the SES will be active as OF2AG during the CQ
WW RTTY DX Contest (September 29-30th) as a Multi-Op entry. Operators
mentioned are OH2GI, OH2LU, OH2MZB and OH6XY. Activity is to celebrate
the 90th anniversary of their country. All contacts will be confirmed
automatically by the bureau.

OH0, ALAND ISLAND. Operator Ari, OH5DX, will be active as OH0Z during
the CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest (October 27-28th) as Single-Op/Single-
Band (??) entry. QSL via W0MM.

P29, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Updates/New IOTAs). Operators Luis/CT1AGF, Derek/
G3KHZ, Steve/G4EDG and Hans/SM6CVX together with two non-ham friends
made it to Nukumanu Island (OC-284p). They are active as P29VCX from
Nukumanu. The plan is then to sail to Takuu Island (OC-283p) and operate
using the callsign P29NI for 6 days starting about September 30th. Finally,
if time permits, they will sail to Kilinalau Island (OC-256, aka Tulun
Islands) and operate from there for a few days, possibly as P29VLR,
between October 6-9th before returning to Buka. The dates may vary a
little depending on the local weather. They expect to operate on all
bands, including 160 and 80 meters with possibly 3-4 stations, two
amplifiers, verticals and a multiband dipole. Their plan is to run 4
stations simultaneously from 2 sites on each island. This should allow
simultaneous operation from two stations on the same band using different
modes. Two stations will use 500w linears and two stations will use 100w.
QSL P29NI via G3KHZ. QSL P29VCX and the Kilinalau Island operation via
SM6CVX. The group is looking for support from the ham community. More
details and updates are available on their Web page at:
http://www.rep.pt/P29-PapuaNewGuinea/
PLEASE NOTE: QSL Manager SM6CVX wants to remind everyone that postage
from Sweden is 11 SEK to any place outside Sweden. Even to Europe and
Scandinavia. This is the same as 2 USDs. So for a direct reply from
P29VCX and P29VLR please send 1 IRC or 2 USDs.

QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
QSL ROUTES by Johannes/DK8JB and Tedd/KB8NW:
2E0JKD direct TM2OOT via F5PTI
6Y1LZ via K1LZ UE3SPK via RW6HS (direct)
8S0C via SM0MPV UE6GSK via RW6HS (direct)
AM5BZR via EC5BZR UE9AEA via RW6HS (direct)
AN2ERL via EB2ERL UE6FFF via RK6FZ
RZ9AWN via RW6HS (direct) ZW2IARU via PT2AA
TI4ADS direct PB. 579,
1007 Centro Colon COSTA RICA

NEW QSL MANAGER FOR 9Q1TB AND 9Q1EK. It was announced that John, SM5DJZ,
has replaced the late SM5DQC as QSL Manager for both 9Q1TB and 9Q1EK.
Please send direct cards to: Jan Hallenberg, Vassunda Andersberg,
SE-741 91 Knivsta, Sweden. Logs are expected to be uploaded to LoTW
and available on: http://www.logsearch.de

D88S QSLS. Mehdi, F5PFP, reports: "Good news for those who are waiting
in vain for D88S QSL cards since 2003 like me. New QSL cards will be
printed soon, with maybe a new QSL address. Information received from
our friend Sang Hun Lee, DS4NMJ (ex-DT8A)."

GOLIST QSL MANAGER DATABASE HELP NEEDED. John, K1XN, from the GoList
informs: "During my QSL Manager confirmation process, I have accum-
alated a list of QSL Managers for which I could not find a published
E-mail address, or the E-mail address that I found is not valid and
bounces mail. Listed below are some of those QSL Managers that I am
having problems with. I hope that maybe they will read this message
and take the time to update their E-mail address on QRZ.com or send
them to me direct at: "
M0AEP N0BG N1DX N8CC OH7WV ON4LO
M0BIL N0BKL N2ED N8TP OH8NC ON5AX
M0CLH N0HJZ N2OWL N9ISN OK1DG ON5JE
M0CNP N0HJZ N2YO N9PD OK1DYW ON5VL
M0DLL N0JK N3NNU NC6J OK1JST ON6IX
M0DWA N0KE N4ELM NT2X OK1MBZ ON7ARQ
M0DXR N0KK N4FKZ NZ7X OK1MKI ON7LX
M0GCR N0KV N4TO OE8ENK OK2SG OZ3ACQ
M0NBY N0OFR N4XQ OH3GZ OM2SA OZ6PI
M0ZAK N0PMF N6JA OH3JFB ON4ADN
MM0BHX N0TG N6NT OH4MDY ON4AMM
N0AT N0VD N7NUR OH6AA ON4CPN

NEW ADDRESS FOR Z35M. Vladimir informs OPDX that he has a new address:
VLADIMIR KOVACESKI, SAVA KOVACEVIC 47 G / 55, 1000 SKOPJE, MACEDONIA.

QSLS VIA LOTW: 9Q1EK, BS7H, FP/W9ILY, J5UTM, KP2/NP3D, TJ3FR, V5/DJ4SO
and VK9DNX

QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 1A0KM, 4A3IH, 5N6EAM, 5Z4RT, 7Z1HL, A25OOK,
BS7H, C6AXD, C98GLO, DP0GVN, EI9FBB, EK3GM, F6DWQ/mm, FM5BH, FO5PS,
FR/F6KDF/T, G4GIR/KH9, HP2/CX2AM , KP2A, N8S, OJ0VR, P3A, RW3AZ, TY5ZR,
UN7JX, UN9PQ, UP0F, VP2MRM, VP5DX, VP6DI, VP8CQS, VQ9LA, XU7TZG, XU7AYY,
XX9TWB, YB1A, YI1HXH and ZA1DX

SPECIAL EVENT. The W5-National Wildlife Refuge ARC will operate from the
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, October 12-14th. Visit the following
Web page: http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges...man/index.html
This operation coincides with the National Wildlife Refuge Week and is
in support of the KP1-5 Project and our national wildlife refuge system.
The callsign for the operation will be W5NWR, W5-National Wildlife Refuge.
Look for W5NWR on SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK on frequencies of opportunity.
Those making contact can receive a QSL highlighting facts and pictures
about the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. QSL requests should be sent
to NA5U. Other stations will be operating from wildlife refuges across
the nation. Look for additional information about this operation and
other stations on: http://www.pilgrimriver.com/nwr2007/

T6, AFGHANISTAN. Ross, ex-VK1UN/VK8UN, 4W6UN and EX1UN, has been active
as T61AA from Faizabad. The length of his stay is unknown. He usually
can be found after 1200z on 20 meters but has also been on 17 meters
after 0500z or 1330z. He is using an IC-7000, with a Tokyo Hi-Power
HL-1.5KFx amp, Palstar AT-AUTO tuner into a Cushcraft R6000 vertical.
He also has a Double Extended Zepp. Ross hopes to have a 2 element 20m
Moxon on an 8 element 6m beam shortly. The old YA prefix is no longer in
use, so T6 is now the official prefix of Afghanistan. His operations are
good for DXCC. QSL via T61AA: Ross Ballantyne, PO Box 99, World Trade
Centre, Victoria 8005, Australia.

T6, AFGHANISTAN. John, KE6GFF, will once again operate as T6EE from Kabul
between October 18th and November 12th. It is suggested to look for him
on SSB on or about 14210 kHz. QSL via his home callsign: John Kountz,
1065 van Dyke Dr., Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

T7, SAN MARIO. John, T77CD, will be active in the CQ WW RTTY Contest
(September 29-30th). QSL via I0MWI, direct ONLY.

TX5, CLIPPERTON ATOLL (Update). "The Clipperton 2008 team received their
Clipperton Landing Permit from the French Polynesia authorities last week",
reports N7CQQ, John Kennon. The team is now in "Full Steam Ahead" mode
and is excited about the trip. They thank team member F6BFH for all his
hard work! For complete details, please visit the TX5C Web page at:
http://www.clipperton2008.org/

V2, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA. Operators Jim/WX3B, Brian/N3OC, Tom/NI1N and
Robert/W2BZR will be active as V26B during the CQ World Wide DX SSB
Contest (October 27-28th) as a Multi-2 entry. Listen for QSL details.

VK9W, WILLIS ISLAND. Operators Tomi/HA7RY and George/AA7JV are now active
as VK9WWI. They plan to stay (depart) on October 5th. QSL via HA7RY.

VP2E, ANGUILLA. Operators Andy/DL5CW and Marina/DM5YL will be active from
Anguilla (IOTA NA-022) between November 8-26th. Activity will include the
CQ WW DX CW Contest. Callsigns probably will be VP2EDL and VP2EDM. Their
prefered modes a CW (DL5CW) and RTTY/PSK31 (DM5YL) on the HF bands.
QSL via their home callsign, by the bureau or the address on QRZ.com.

VP8, FALKLAND ISLANDS. Ulli, DL2AH, has added another island to his
DXpedition activities. After his Niue Island (ZK2) and Chatham Island
(ZL7) operations, look for him to be active from Pebble Island between
February 26th and March 13th. He will be active mainly on SSB (with some
RTTY) using a FT897 into Windom 40-10m antenna. QSL via DL2AH, direct
or by the bureau. ADDED NOTE: Remember, Ulli will also be active from
Juan Fernandez (CE0Z) between March 18th and April 7th.

YW3, VENEZUELA. Members of the Radio Club Venezolano announce they will
be active as YW3AJ from Portuguesa State from October 11-14th. Activity
will be on 160-6 meters, VHF/UHF and all modes. Four stations will be on
the air around the clock. GRID FJ59mp. QSL via YV5AJ using QRZ.com address
or by the bureau. Operation is good for the D.E.V. (Venezuelan States
Award). For more info, visit the Web page at:
http://www.radioclubvenezolano.org/concurso.htm

ZK2, NUIE (Op Cancelled). Bill, VK4FW, informs OPDX that the upcoming
major operation scheduled for Nuie (ZK2) has been cancelled until further
notice. He deeply regrets to inform all of you that his loving wife has
been very ill for a long time now, and she is suffering with lymphoma
cancer. Bill states, "We have a long hard road ahead. I would realize
that many of you will be bitterly dissappointed, but rest assured, we will
eventually make the journey." OPDX and its readers would like to send out
our best and prayers to Bill's wife, and hope that she can fight this
battle and recover.

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The following stations are expected to be active in the
CQ World Wide DX RTTY Contest (September 29-30th, 2007)
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Thanks to Bill, NG3K, for providing OPDX readers wih the following
consolidated listing of the participants in the 2007 CQWW RTTY Contest. For
a more detailed listing (and up-to-date changes/corrections) in HTML
format, please visit Bill's Web page at:
http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/cqr2007.html

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Contest DXCC CQZ Class QSL
Callsign Entity Route
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4K8F Azerbaijan 21 SOAB 4K8F
4O3A Montenegro 15 M/? LoTW
4X2Z Israel 20 M/S 4X6UU
8P2K Barbados 08 SOSB 20M KU9C
8P6DR Barbados 08 G3RWL
AO8X Canary Islands 33 SOAB HP EA8AUW
AY7X Argentina 13 M/S WD9EWK
BX5AA Taiwan 24 SOSB 20M BX5AA
D4C Cape Verde 35 M/S
DR1A Germany 14 M/M DL6FBL
E21YDP Thailand 26 SOAB LP E21YDP
GM5A Scotland 14 M/S GM4FDM
HB0/DF4OR Liechtenstein 14 M/S DF4OR
HI3T Dominican Republic 08 SO LP ON4IQ
HR2/K2BB Honduras 07 K2BB
HR2/LT0E Honduras 07 SOAB HQ2LAS
I4UFH Italy 16 M/S I4UFH
IQ1RY Italy 15 SOSB 80M IK1HXN
J49XB Crete 20 SOSB 15M
KP2/NP3D Virgin Islands 08 M/? LotW
LX7I Luxembourg 14 M/? LX2A
OF2AG Finland 15 M/2 OH2AG
OF8X Finland 15 M/? OH6KN
OK3C Czech Republic 15 SOAB LP OK2ZC
OL6X Czech Republic 15 SOSB 80M OK1DVM
OH2K Finland 15 M/M OH2LRE
OH6R Finland 15 M/M OH6R Buro
OH0Z Aland Islands 15 SOAB W0MM
SU8BHI Egypt 34 HA3JB
T77CD San Marino 15 I0MWI Direct
UU7J Ukraine 16 M/? UU0JM
WP2/AH8DX Virgin Islands 08 SO AH8DX
WP3C Puerto Rico 08 SOAB LP W3HNK
YU5F Serbia 15 M/S YU1AST
Z360M Macedonia 15 M/? Z37M
ZB2X Gibraltar 14 OH2KI
ZF2DF Cayman Islands 08 M/2 W4YCH

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