DXNL 1573 - May 28, 2008
DX Newsletter

a free and weekly service of
DARC Committee "DX and HF contesting"
(http://www.darcdxhf.de)

editor: Helmut Schlaffer, DL7MAE
(e-mail: )

translation by: Bob, DL7VOA
(e-mail: )

OJ0 - MARKET REEF, EU-053
A Swedish team will be active from Market Reef (EU-053, ARLHS MAR-001)
during the first week of June. They plan to become active in CW, SSB,
RTTY and WSJT on 160m-2m and via satellite.

TK - CORSICA, EU-164
Dan,TK/IK2UWA, is expected to show up from Cavallo Island (EU-164) in
CW and SSB on 10-40m between May 31 and Jun 6. Dan will use a FT-857
with 100 watts and a homebrew I1UJX-multiband-vertical.
QSLs direct or via bureau to IK2UWA.

4O - MONTENEGRO
Joska,4O/HA9RT, will be QRV mainly in CW from Budva/Montenegro from
May 30 until Jun 6. QSLs via homecall.

4W - EAST TIMOR, OC-148
The Spanish radio society URE (Union de Radioaficionados Espanoles) is
planning a DXpedition to Dili, the capital of East Timor, using the
callsign 4W6R in June 2008. They plan to build up an amateur radio club
station at the university in Dili as well. The equipment -which will
stay in East Timor as a donation- consists of a Kenwood TS-690,
a Mosley beam TA63M, a G5RV antenna and an antenna rotator. A second
station will be activated but taken home again after the DXpedition.
They plan to log 30.000 QSOs in CW, SSB and RTTY during 15 days.
Similar projects were realized by the URE in Cameroon, Cuba, Honduras,
El Salvador, Guatemala, Albania, Algeria and Mali from 1998 until 2007.
The Spanish team includes following experienced operators:
Angel,EA1QF (team leader, works CW/digital modes), Pere,EA3CUU (CW),
Jose,EA4DB (ex-EA4BPJ,CW/SSB/digital), Eugene,EA4KA (CW),
Txema,EA5BWR (CW/SSB/digital), and Jose,CT1ERC (CW/digital).
As usual the QSLs are managed very reliably by EA4URE (also via buro).
Following frequencies were announced for 4W6R (in MHz):
CW RTTY SSB
160m 1.830 ----- 1.845
80m 3.508 3.615 3.785
40m 7.008 7.038 7.065
30m 10.118 10.145 ------
20m 14.018 14.085 14.185
17m 18.078 18.105 18.135
15m 21.018 21.085 21.295
12m 24.898 24.925 24.945
10m 28.018 28.085 28.485
6m 50.098 50.300 50.155
See also http://www.ure.es/hf/eadx/expedicion...me.php?lang=en

9Q - DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Georges,9Q1EK, will stay in Congo for the next one or two years.
Phil,9Q1TB, is going to leave the country in June 2008 to start his
new job in the United Arab Emirates (A6).

FRANCE, SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS
The "24 Hours of Le Mans" is the most famous automobil race in the
world. The event will take place for the 57th time this year. As usual
the special event station TM6ACO will be QRV in CW/SSB on all bands
from Jun 1-15. QSL via bureau to F6KFI.
Further information can be found on: http://asso.proxiland.fr/aras72
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BBC correspondents first reported about the battle on D-Day from the
studio in Creully during June/July 1944. TM5BBC will be active from
Creully between May 30 and Jun 6. QSL via F2UW.

INDONESIA, SPECIAL EVENT STATION
The "National Awakening Day" will be celebrated in Indonesia for the
100th time. The special event station YE100K in Jakarta will be QRV
in all modes on all bands on the weekend of May 31/Jun 1.
The QSL manager is YB0KYM.

TURKEY, SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS
Urcun,TA0U, is going to activate the special event station TC17GS
from Jun 1-15 to celebrate the 17th championship of the football club
Galatasaray Istanbul. Galatasaray Istanbul was founded in 1905 and is
the most successful football club of Turkey. TC17GS will be QRV mainly
on 20m and 40m. Further information can be found online at:
http://www.qrz.com/callsign/TC17GS and http://www.ta0u.com
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On May 31 the special event station TC40TRT will be activated on
40m/20m/17m to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Turkish radio TRT.
QSLs via the OP TA1HZ. The first 40 QSLs arriving directly will be
confirmed with a special stamp.

DXCC: The QSLs of TI9KK (Cocos Isl., 2008) are accepted for DXCC credit now.

LINKS: Current SOTA activities (mountain summits) are announced at:
http://sotawatch.sota.org.uk/activations.php or
http://sotawatch.sota.org.uk/spots.php
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Detailed information about current VHF activities can be found on the
VHF DX portal "Make More Miles on VHF" at: http://www.MMMonVHF.de
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The World Environment Day 2008 takes place on Jun 5, 2008.
4U1VIC in Vienna will be active as 4U1WED from Jun 1-30.
More information about the World Environment Day 2008 can be found at:
http://www.unep.org/wed
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A new webbased DX cluster went online on May 23 and can be accessed at:
http://www.dxsummit.fi


IOTA collected by Fredy,DE0MST (e-mail: )
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Island activities:
EU-043, SM, Nordkoster Island: 8S6KOS will be QRV from May 29 until Jun 1.
QSOs count for the "Salt Water Award" (aka "Worked All SM6 Islands").
The QSL manager for 2008 is SM6WET (bureau/direct).

EU-052, SV8, Zakynthos: A German group is conducting an IOTA/SOTA DXpedition
to Zykanthos signing SY8B from Jun 1-6. During this time they will also
make their SOTA activit from SV/IO-004. DL7BMG, DL7VDC, DL8RO, DL7WS
and DL7BW will run several stations in CW, SSB and PSK. Further details
can be found on their website: http://www.darc.de/d20/index2.htm

KL7, Alaska: Hugh,K6HFA, is going to activate three different IOTA groups
between May 27 and Jun 18:
May 27-Jun 2: Hinchinbrook Island NA-042
Jun 3-Jun 10: Shumagin Group NA-087
Jun 12-Jun 18: Neragon Island NA-241
Listen for Hugh using an amplifier and a vertical dipole array
in SSB on 7078, 14153, 18122 kHz and in CW on 7016, 7041, 14018, 14041,
10112 and 18082 kHz. QSL via K6HFA, direct or bureau.

Lighthouse activities (WLOTA/ARLHS)
-----------------------------------
AF-04, EA8, Hierro Island: The "Teide DX Group" will activate the lighthouse
Orchilla (LH-2005/CAI-066) on Hierro Island from May 30 until Jun 1.
EG8FOR will work in CW/SSB/FM/digital modes on HF, 2m and 6m.
QSLs via bureau or direct to EA8NQ.
Their website is: http://www.eg8for.grupodxteide.com

CT, Portugal: Several members of the "Algarve DX Group" will put seven
lighthouses on the air on the weekend of May 31/Jun 1:
CT7LHA Ponta do Altar, ARLHS POR-044, DFP FAL-04
CT7LHF Torre da Igreja da Fuzeta, ARLHS POR-074
CT1LHM Cabo de Santa Maria, EU-145,WLOTA 0144,ARLHS POR-013,DFP FAL-06
CT7LHP Ponta da Piedade, ARLHS POR-042, DFP FAL-03
CT7LHR Vila Real de Santo Antonio, ARLHS POR-057, DFP FAL-07
CT7LHV Cabo de Sao Vicente, ARLHS POR-012, DFP FAL-01
CT7LHZ Alfanzina, ARLHS POR-001, DFP FAL-05
Activities will take place in CW, SSB and RTTY on 40/30/20/17/15m.
QSL via CT1GFK (direct/bureau). See also: http://www.ct7lh.no.sapo.pt


Bandspots of the last 7 days
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80m
HF9GA 3.723 1859Z via SP9PLK (B)
M/F5KEE/p 3.607 2049Z EU-011, via F8ATS (B)
TM0IL 3.790 2022Z EU-058, via IZ1HGM (B)
TM0LOR 3.657 2038Z via F6KFT
TM5B 3.522 2253Z EU-148, via F5XX (B)
3V8SS 3.519 2128Z via IZ8FWN (B)

40m
CT3/OM7JG 7.019 0155Z
E74DX 7.002 2248Z via K2PF (B)
HR9/WQ7R 7.012 0111Z via AI4U (B)
P40L 7.011 0033Z via K5WW (B), (L)
TC37F 7.006 0119Z via LZ1NK (B)
YN4SU 7.017 0221Z via TI4SU (d)
6Y1AY 7.003 0017Z via XE1AY
6Y5/N7ZG 7.003 2317Z

30m
PJ2/WI9WI 10.106 0150Z via WI9WI (B)
SV5/DJ5AA/p 10.118 1620Z via DJ5AA (B)
3V8SS 10.103 2103Z via IZ8FWN (B)

20m
BT1OH 14.084 0543Z RTTY, via BA4EG (B)
BT1OH 14.023 1749Z via BA4EG (B)
M/F5KEE/p 14.011 0718Z EU-011, via F8ATS (B)
TI8II 14.180 2133Z (B)
V5/DJ6OV 14.143 1801Z (L, only!)
6Y5/K4BAI 14.026 2154Z via K4BAI (B)
9H4CM 14.189 0819Z (d)

17m
OJ0J 18.096 1200Z via OH0RJ (B)
VP8LP 18.150 1911Z (d), (L), eQSL

15m
TC37F 21.011 1227Z via LZ1NK (B)

12m
6W1SE 24.896 1908Z via JR2KDN (B)
9K2HN 24.892 0716Z (B)

10m
CN8SG 28.476 1716Z via EA7FTR (B)
CT1ENQ 28.020 1735Z (B)
CT2IVH 28.490 1653Z (B), (L)
LY999X 28.018 1214Z via LY3X (B), (L), eQSL
SV5AZP 28.442 1758Z (B)
ZD7X 28.014 1729Z AF-022, via W0MM (B)
5D0IPY 28.515 1713Z via I0YKN (B)
5R8UO 28.483 1223Z via DF8UO (B), (L)
7X4AN 28.462 1656Z (d), see QRZ.com
9K2HN 28.475 0708Z (B)

6m
EA4AEN 50.140 1034Z
OJ0J 50.135 1031Z via OH0RJ (B)

(d) = only direct
(B) = bureau ok
* = new QSL manager
(L) = LoTW

Preview
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DATE CALL DXNL

17May-31May 3D2A 1571
-31Dec 4D74D 1569
30May-06Jun 4O/HA9RT 1573 *
Jun 4W6R 1573 *
22May-28May 5R8UO 1572
NOW 5X1DX 1568
14May-11Jun 5Z4DX 1571
-Sep/09 6W1SJ 1541
21May-01Jun 8P9TS 1572
28May-01Jun 8S6KOS 1573 *
-31Dec 9A60A 1565
26Mar-30Jun 9N7JO 1565
15May-05Jun 9X0A 1571

-Jun A7/G0MKT 1565
-31Dec AY0DX 1558
-Aug C91R 1538
-31Dec DM152ZYA 1569
30May-01Jun EG8FOR 1573 *
-31Dec EI100S(I) 1501
-Aug EY/F4EOH 1568
Sep FR/Glorioso 1568
-Nov HF0POL 1552
-31Dec HG1848I 1556
-31Dec HG550REX 1556

01Mar-31Aug II3PIAV 1564
12May-08Jun IO1WWC 1571
26May-10Jun IS0/DL6ZFG 1572
2006 -2008 J28JA 1484/1485
-Aug J28OO 1534
22May-29May J48IS 1572
25May-01Jun JW5LJA 1572
27Mar-08Oct JX9JKA 1564
27May-18Jun KL/K6HFA 1573 *

May LZ08KM 1570
22May-28May MJ0LON 1572
24May-06Jun OH0 (PAs) 1572
Jun OJ0 (SMs) 1573 *
May OL1908D 1570
-31Dec ON40BAF 1553
-31Dec ON1000NOTGER 1555
-31Dec SF700BF 1558
01Jun-06Jun SY8B 1573 *

27May-03Jun T32XG 1572
NOW T61AA 1539
01Jun-15Jun TC17GS 1573 *
31May TC40TRT 1573 *
31May-06Jun TK/IK2UWA 1573 *
NOW -2008 TL8QC 1459
24May-31May TM0G 1572
30May-06Jun TM5BBC 1573 *
01Jun-15Jun TM6ACO 1573 *
24May-07Jun TM7S 1553
NOW TT8PK 1556

25May-15Jun V4/9H3TI 1572
-Sep V55SRT 1554
-May V73RY 1552
01May-30May VE7NARA 1569
21May-28May VP5/K0OK 1572
22May-28May VP9/VE3DZ 1572

-2009 WA2YUN/KH9 1568
27May-29May XX9 (LY1F) 1572
-Aug YA/IZ1BWB 1553
31May-01Jun YE100K 1573 *
-Nov YI9WV 1569
-Jun ZD7X 1567
May -Apr/09 ZS8T 1570

* = new or updated
... = and other calls

QSL information
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A52K via JA1CG (B), eQSL
BH7JUB via VR2UBD (d), no eQSL
BT1OH via BA4EG (B)
CE1TT via EA5KB (B)
CT6MOI via CT1ARR (B), eQSL
DL2JRM/BA4TB via DL2JRM (B)
DL2008DKT via DL8BEH (B)
DM50KWF via DL3KWF (B)
EA/DL5EO via DL5EO
EA5/G0MGA via G0MGA (eQSL only!)
EA7/EI6AL via EI6AL (B)
OE1H via OE1TKW (B)
OE2008BZL via DK5AD (B)
OE2008FWV via OE9FWV
OE2008HAQ via OE8HAQ
OE2008HWC via OE1HWC (B)
OE2008JTB via OE1JTB (B)
OE2008KAB via OE3KAB (B)
OE2008KBO via OE5KBO (B)
OE2008KDK via OE8KDK (B)
OE2008KEB via OE1KEB (B)
OE2008KGK via OE8KGK (B)
OE2008KLW via OE1KLW (B)
OE2008KTS via OE1KTS (B)
OE2008KYG via OE6KYG (B, only!)
OE2008L via OE5FSL
OE2008L via OE5FSL (B)
OE2008LAL via OE5LAL (B)
OE2008M via OE3XAU (B, only!)
OE2008MBB via OE1MBB
OE2008MCU via OE1MCU (B)
OE2008MDF via OE6MDF (B)
OE2008MFC via OE3MFC (B)
OE2008NRS via OE3NRS (B)
OE2008P via OE8SPW (B)
OE2008PGQ via OE8PGQ (B)
OE2008PKV (B, automatically)
OE2008PMI via OE7PMI (B)
OE2008PZC via OE1PZC
OE2008REO via OE5REO (B)
OE2008RZS via OE8RZS (B)
OE2008SAB via OE1SAB (d)
OE2008SKQ via OE8SKQ (B)
OE2008SMC via OE1SMC (B)
OE2008SMU via OE1SMU (B)
OE2008SNL via OE2SNL (B)
OE2008SPI via OE7SPI (B)
OE2008SSU via OE1SSU (B), eQSL
OE2008TAV via OE9TAV (B, only!)
OE2008TKW via OE1TKW (B)
OE2008W via OE1TKW (B)
OE2008WIN via OE5WIN (B)
OE2008WPV via OE9WPV (B)
OE2008WRO via OE5WRO (B)
OE2008X (B, automatically)
OE2008XCI via OE7XCI (B)
OE2008Y via OE9SEI (B)
OE2008YQS via OE1YQS (B)
OE2008Z via OE7XWI (B)
OE3SAB (d)
OG5B via OH5BM (B)
OG5M via OH5XT (B)
OG9W via OH5BM (B)
TC37F via LZ1NK (B)
TM4DGJ via F5KFF
V5/DJ6OV via DJ6OV (L, only!)
V8WTD via V85SS (d)
VU3DJQ via EA7FTR (B)
VY2/KJ6Y via KJ6Y (B)
2W0TRD (d)
3D2A via VK4AN (B)
4L1QX via RW6HS (d)
5Q1M via OZ1MAX (B), eQSL
5X7FN via DC7NF (B)
6W/IK2YDM via IK2YDM (d)
6Y5/K4BAI via K4BAI (B)
9M4SAB via 9M6TW

(d) = only direct
(B) = bureau ok
* = new QSL manager
(L) = Logbook of the World (LotW)


QSLs arrived direct: FJ/SP6IXF, R1FJT (UA4RC), XU7MDY (OH4MDY),YK9G (G3TXF),
3B7C (G3NUG), 6Y1V (OH3RB), 9L1TBT (SP7BTB)

QSLs arrived bureau: BD7OH, EA8OM (DJ1OJ), HR2JGG, JW4GHA (LA4GHA),6W/DL7CM,
SV9/DL6NBR/p, V26K (AA3B), TB0DX (OK2GZ),YM3CC (LX1CC),
6V7D (KQ1F), 6Y6L (WA8LOW), 8P1A & 8P5A (NN1N),
8R1K (OH0XX), 9M2TO (JA0DMV)



Special information about DXCC Card Checking in Friedrichshafen, Germany:
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DXCC card checking will be done at HAM RADIO Friedrichshafen. Card checking
will occur during all hours of operation Friday, Saturday and Sunday
June 27 through 29.

Many HAMs travel from around the world and this is a busy event for card
checking. Please remember these tips that will help you and the card
checkers through the process, avoid delays and allow us to serve everyone:

1. Preparation:
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Visit http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/faq/ for complete information on the
Application Process and for information on filling out the form:
- THERE IS A 120 CARD LIMIT PER APPLICANT
- Make sure that your cards are in proper order. Band first, then mode.
Cards with multiple QSOs at the end
- The order on the record sheet MUST match the order of the cards
- The latest forms are on the DXCC website: http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc
- Have all paperwork completed before you come to the table
- Make sure everything is legible
- List only QSOs you want credit for

If you plan to do a Hybrid application (paper application with Logbook of
The World) you must do the LoTW portion prior to leaving for Friedrichshafen

2. When you arrive at the ARRL booth in Friedrichshafen:
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- Check in with the next available card checker
- The checker will take your application and issue you a numbered receipt
- Advise the checker of anything important to the card checker BEFORE they
start
- You do not have to wait while your application is checked

3. When you return to claim your cards:
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- Present the numbered receipt to the card checker to claim your cards
- The card checker will return your cards to you
- DXCC will not take cards back to ARRL with them, you must claim them
- The card checker will advise you of the final fees
- Payment is due upon completion of your application

4. Payment methods:
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- Credit Card (preferred)
- Cash (USD or Euro only)
- Check (from USA bank only)
- Money Order (US and international OK)
- DXCC cannot bill you
- Please see rule 15 for the latest fee information

If possible, please bring with you a copy of your last credit slip.

Special information about the LogBook of The World registration:
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If you would like to apply for a new LogBook of The World certificate,
bring a copy of your home call license and a picture ID. If you wish to
create an LoTW account for a DXpedition or a club callsign, you must bring
proper documentation (eg: License and proof that you were at the DXpedition
location or a copy of the club license). The ARRL representative will
immediately issue you a password to get started.

Bill Moore NC1L
DXCC Manager
ARRL - The National Association For Amateur Radio
225 Mayn Street
Newington, CT 06111
Telephone: (860) 594 0234
Fax: (860) 594-0346
e-mail:
DXCC Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc
DXCC Blog: http://www.arrl.org/blog/DXCC%20Dialog


Many thanks for contributing to this issue of the DXNL are going to:
Carl Smith (QRZ DX), 425DXNews, OPDX Bulletin, DF5UG, DF6EX (WINQSL),
DJ5AV, DK8JB, DL1ABJ, DL1SBF, DL3IE, DL7BW, DL7VOA, EA8NQ, F5NQL, NC1L,
NG3K, OH2BN, SM6WET, TA0U, SWL Norbert Maybaum and others.
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