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Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 896

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 896
BID: $OPDX.896
February 16, 2009
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, NC1L, NJ1Q, KI3O, NG3K, KO4MA, N4AA &
QRZ DX, W7LPF, N5FG, N6VR, K8GG, K8YSE, AC0W, DX-IS News Site, Pete's-
DX-Newsdesk, CT1GFK, DK8JB, DL5YWM, DL7MAE & The DX News Letter, EA3RKR,
EA5RM, F4EBT, F4EGZ, F5NQL & UFT, F6EXV, F6FQK, G3RWF, G3VOF, I1JQJ/IK1ADH
& 425 DX News, JA1XGI, JR3TVH, OE1WHC, RSGB IOTA Web Site, VA3RJ & ICPO,
VK6HZ, VU2TS, YT3W and Z35M for the following DX information.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 8th/February, through Sunday, 15th/February there were
224 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B6, 3B8, 3D2, 3DA, 3V,
3W, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5V, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7O, 7Q, 7X,
8P, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A2, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP,
BV, BY, C3, C6, CE, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL,
DU, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY,
F, FG, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FR, FS, FT5W, FW, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4,
HA, HB, HC, HH, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5,
J6, J7, J8, JA, JD/m, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, KH9, KL, KP2,
KP4, KP5, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY,
OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ7, PY, PY0F, PZ, S2, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a,
SV9, T2, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TN, TR, TU, TY, UA, UA2, UA9,
UK, UN, UR, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2E, VP2V, VP8, VP8/g, VP9,
VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XT, XU, XW, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YK, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV,
Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD8, ZF, ZL, ZL9, 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).

5C, MOROCCO (IOTA Op). Alfredo, IK7JWX, informs that he is preparing for
a DXpedition (with 9 operators) to activate Mogador Island (AF-065) in
April. Activity will be on all HF-VHF bands and all modes. More details
should be forthcoming. UPDATE! Alfredo, advises OPDX that the DXpedition
will take place between April 18-26th. Look for the following operators
(with callsigns to be active: Oscar/IK2AQZ (5C2A), Carlo/IK6CAC (5C2C),
Ernesto/I2FUG (5C2F), Del/IZ7GWZ (5C2G), Alfredo/IK7JWX (5C2J), Leo/I8LWL
(5C2L), Simon/IZ7ATN (5C2SG), Pino/I8YGZ (5C2Z) and Nicola/I0SNY (5C2Y).
QSL via their home callsign. ADDED NOTE: Some of the reference numbers to
be activated during this operation a
Mogador Island - AF-065; WW.Loc. IM51CM; ITU 37; CQ 33
Essaouira Island - WW.Loc. IM51CL
ARLHS Lighthouses (callsign/m):
MOR-019 Cape Sim-Essaouira; WW.Loc. IM51CL
MOR-036 Sidi Magdul-Essaouira; WW.Loc. IM51BJ
MOR-040 Grand Jetee-Agadir; WW.Loc. IM50EJ
Activity will be on all bands (HF-VHF) and modes (CW, SSB, RTTY PSK31).
The group is looking for sponsors and donations. If you can help, please
contact Alfredo, IK7JWX, via E-mail at:

5X, UGANDA. Nick, G3RWF, will once again be active as 5X1NH. He will be
in Fort Portal in western Uganda starting March 11th for about two months.
Nick informs OPDX that he bought a (U.S.) vertical for 40 and 80 meters,
so he feels that he will do a bit better on those bands this time. However,
he will not have a 160 meter antenna (states, "there is simply not enough
room for an antenna, unless I visit my friend 5X1GS and use his antennas -
which I might well do."). He also mentions, "I prefer CW but I have now
worked over 20k CW QSOs, so I have it in mind to work some data (RTTY and
PSK31). Will work SSB whenever signals are good enough." Nick informs that
one of the problems in 5X is unreliable power (it is difficult to promise
that there will be power at any particular time). He plans to buy or rent
a car battery this trip because he will not have a vehicle to tap into.
Since he is doing voluntary work there, look for Nick on the air mainly
during the early mornings, evenings and weekends. QSL via G3RWF.

9K48, KUWAIT (Special Event). Members of the Kuwait Aamateur Radio Society
will activate the special callsign 9K48NLD from their K2RA Headquarters
[PLEASE NOTE: Not from IOTA AS-118 as initially planned.] between February
25-26th. Activity is to celebrate Kuwait's National Independence and
Liberation Day. Look for them to be on 40 and 20 meters using CW and SSB.
QSL via 9K2RA. Visit their Web page at: http://www.KARS.org

ANTARCTIC ACTIVITY WEEK EVENT NEWS (February 16-22nd). PLEASE REMEMBER -
Stations that are active and signing "/ANT" may NOT be in the Antarctic!

ANTARCTIC OP & CRUSIE. By the time you read this, Mehdi/F5PFP and Jean-
Pierre/ON7ZM should be getting ready for their expedition to the Antarctic
peninsula. Their sailboat is expected to leave Ushuaia on Wednesday,
February 18th, depending on the weather conditions. They plan to visit
several Antarctic bases which include the South Shetland Islands (AN-010),
Palmer Archipelago (AN-012) and the Antarctic mainland (AN-016). According
to Mehdi, both Jean-Pierre and himself will mainly be active on 20 meters
SSB (14315 kHz), with some activity on 40/30/17 meters. [90% on SSB,
10% on CW, 80% on 20m] They plan to have one station continuously on the
air with a trapless vertical using 500 watts and another station sporadically
active using a trapless vertical and 100 watts. Operating times are between
1800-2200z, earlier and later when it is possible. Callsigns mentioned are
CE9XX, FT5YJ and VP8DLM. Expedition will last through March 17th. QSL via
F5PFP, by the bureau or direct: Mehdi Escoffier, Les Closures, 38440 Saint
Jean de Bournay, FRANCE. You can download and see the route of the sailboat
on GoogleEarth at:
http://www.french-polar-team.fr/Anta...2009/maps.html

AU30, INDIA (Special Event). Dutta/VU2DSI and friends Suhas/VU2SMN,
Manju/VU2SMS and Ronald/VU2ROE will operate with special event callsign
AU30SHI between 1830z, February 21st and 1829z, February 22nd. Activity
is to commemorate the birth date of the Great Emperor Cnatrapati Shivaji
(1627-1680). Operations will be from Shivneri Hill Fort near Junnar in
Pune District, Maharashtra, India, birth place of Shivaji. Suggested
frequencies a 7070, 14250, 14215, 21280 and 28290 kHz. QSL via VU2DSI.

C3, ANDORRA. We have been informed by several sources that "the Andorran
Radioamateurs Union (URA) reminds that the local administration has not
implemented the CEPT Recommendation T/R 61-01. Therefore any C3/homecall
activity should be regarded as illegal." An up-to-date list of licensed
amateurs can be found at: http://www.ura.ad

CN, MOROCCO. Jim, W7EJ, will be active as CN2R during the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest (March 28-29th) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via W7EJ.
See the station from CN2R at: http://www.arraysolutions.com/Users/cn2r.htm

DAYTON HAMVENTION NEWS (Top-band Dinner). George/K8GG and George/W8UVZ
report: "All 160 meter band enthusiasts are cordially invited to the Top
Band Dinner on Friday evening of the 2009 Hamvention in Dayton. This annual
event brings together 160 meter operators from around the world for food,
drink and camaraderie. We will, again, be at the Barnsider Restaurant
- same location for the past three years. Here are the particulars:
Date: Friday, May 15, 2009
Time: Social Hour 6:30 PM (Cash bar)
Dinner: 7:30 PM
QTH: The Barnsider Restaurant (Near Hamvention Arena),
5202 N Main Street, Dayton, Ohio -- (937) 277-1332
Located on Route 48 just north of Needmore Ave
Fa Salad, roll and butter, dinner entree, dessert & beverage
Choose from Chicken, Fish, Pork or Beef entries - selected
from restaurant server. This is a plated dinner - not buffet.
Cost: 29 USDs, mailed in advance. Includes complete dinner, taxes
and gratuity. Price has been the same for last 4 years. Please
note that all reservations need to be paid in advance, both
USA and overseas.
Program: We'll have a presentation by one of the K5D - Desecheo
Island Ops on their low-band operation.
Reserve: Now via email, snail mail and pay cost in advance (due before
4-25) to: George Guerin, K8GG, 14322 A Drive North, CERESCO,
MI 49033 -- Email: or
We are looking forward to another great gathering of Top Band enthusiasts."

DXCC NEWS. Bill Moore, NC1L, Awards Branch Manager, reports that the
following operation is approved for DXCC credit:
TT8JT - Chad; 2008 Operation

E5, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS. Tim, NL8F/VK4COF, will be active for 14 days
from Rarotonga Island (OC-013) sometime between March 21st and April 4th.
Activity will be on 80/40/20/15/10 meters SSB and possibly 17 meters.
QSL Manager for this operation is K8NA.

EG3, SPAIN (Special Event). Special event station EG3LB was on the air
this past weekend to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis
Braille, inventor of the Braille system for blind. This station will also
be in the air February 20-22nd and February 27th-March 1st. Activity will
mainly be on CW and the Digital modes (RTTY/PSK). The bands may vary;
operations over the past weekend were on 40 and 20 meters. A special QSL
will be issued commemorating the event. QSL via EA3RKR, by the Bureau or
direct (QRZ.com). SWLs can also send for QSL but should send a report for
listening to a complete data QSO. More information is available on the
Web at: http://www.gratisweb.com/ea3rkr

FG, GUADELOUPE. Pat, F4EBT, will be active as FG/F4EBT from the area of
Sainte Rose on north Basse-Terre Island (NA-102) in the Guadeloupe Island
group between March 21st and April 11th. Activity will a "holiday style
operation", SSB only on 80/40/20/17/15/12/10 meters using a TS-50 w/100
watts into a FD4 Multiband antenna.

FR, REUNION ISLAND (Update/Change). Cedric, F4EGZ, will be active as
FR/F4EGZ during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 28-29th) as a Single-Op
entry. He informs OPDX that he will be there for 3 weeks but will only
be on the air for the contest. During the contest, he states he will be
active only on 20 meters band with a moxon antenna using 500W. However,
he also states that at the beginning (of the contest) he will be active
on 40 meters but does not think there will be a large open window to
Europe and USA.

GB6, ENGLAND (Special Event). Martin, G3VOF, informs that he and six
other operators will be putting GB6GEO on the air again this year during
the European Geo Parks Communication Event which takes place on Saturday,
May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th. Activity will be from Cavern in Torquay,
right in the heart of the English Riviera Global Geopark. This callsign
(along with many others) will be going on the air bringing awareness to
the beautiful "Geo Parks" in the UK and around different parts of the
world. Suggested frequencies a 3680, 7080, 14180, 21180 and 28180 kHz.
If you live in France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Romania, Czech Rep, Norway,
Brazil, or China and are interested in participating in this event plus
can obtain the special "GEO" suffix, please contact Martin as soon as
possible via E-mail at:
For more details, see GB6GEO at: http://www.qrz.com/callsign/GB6GEO

IOTA NEWS..........................
AS-056. This one was received late for this week's bulletin, but
worth mentioning. Activity this past weekend by Joe, JA4PXE,
as JA6PXE/6 was from Danjo-Archipelago a rare IOTA. This is
a very narrow sheer rock or steep rocky island located 130
miles west of Kyushu Island in the South China Sea. Joe was
only on 40 meters CW using an IC-703 running 10 watts into
a Inverted V antenna. QSL via his home callsign, direct or
by the Bureau.

EU-008. Operators Doug/GM0ELP and Simon/M0GBK will be active as MM3T
from the Isle of Skye (IOSA NH07, SCOTIA CN14, WW Loc. IO67QN),
Inner Hebrides), during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 25-26th)
as a Multi-Op/All-Bands/Low-Power/Mixed/Assisted/Expedition/
24-hours. QSL only via eQSL. Visit their Web site at:
http://freespace.virgin.net/douglas..../MM3T/mm3t.htm

OC-164. John, VK6HZ, will once again be visiting Rottnest Island this
year. Dates of operation will be March 3-9th. Operation will
be holiday style (he states "in between beer, swimming and,
of course, quality time with my family!) Equipment will be
IC-7000 running 100w into a Buddipole, running all modes.
QSL via VK6NE. Online log will be available after the trip
at: http://www.vk6hz.com
All logs will be uploaded on LoTW.

KH6, HAWAII. Bill, AC0W, will be operating KH6/AC0W during the ARRL
International DX Phone Contest (March 7-8th) from OC-019. Activity will
be on 80-10 meters. There is a possibility of some operations a few days
before and after the contest, as time allows. QSL LoTW and AC0W.

KP5, DESECHEO ISLAND DXPEDITION (News/Update).................
* The K5D DXpedition to Desecho Island is now on the air until February
26th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using 6-8 stations on CW, SSB
and RTTY. QSL via N2OO.

* UPDATE February 14, 2009 (2330z): "Because of higher-than-expected winds
which delayed helicopter trips, we were unable to complete our full
setup on Thursday. At this writing, those problems are behind us and
the camp and all antennas are in place and working.
The QSO count is just under 10,000 in the first 24 hours with only
two stations operable for most of that time. We now have five stations
on the air hoping for two or three more tomorrow. We have no internet
connectivity as our satellite link and our 900 MHz terrestrial link both
failed. We have a plan that should get them both working in a day or
two. In the meantime, no logs have been uploaded and, of course, no
photos. When the links are working you'll learn about it here.
The Team is in high spirits and the weather is good now, nice breeze,
calm seas but hotter than expected.
Last night we were forced to move our 40M operation away from our
planned frequency. This was because of the RTTY contest which wiped
out most of the band for us below 7.1MHz. The contest ends tomorrow
and we expect much better 40M performance especially to Europe.
We're sensitive to the fact that some EU countries/amateurs cannot
transmit above 7.1MHz; this problem will self-resolve when the RTTY
contest ends late tomorrow." (KP5 Web page)

* ACTIVITY ON THE BIRDS. Thanks to the support of AMSAT-NA, the team is
equipped with a Kenwood D7 HT and Arrow antenna, as well as training
on using the FM satellites. Satellite operation is not expected to
begin until the second half of the DXpedition, and then only on an as
available basis. A second repeater on AO-51 (145.88/435.150) will be
activated on February 16th and reserved -only- for contacts with K5D
while within sight of the island. K5D may be active on either AO-51
repeater, SO-50 or the ISS voice repeater modes if available. Users
attempting contact with K5D should be aware the the DXpedition does
not wish to exchange grid squares during the QSO in order to allow
more operators the chance for a QSO. Their grid square is FK68, same
as most of Puerto Rico. Please be courteous and limit yourself to one
QSO.

* ONE LESS OPERATOR. OPDX was informed that Brad Farrell, K4RT, did not
make the trip due to a family illness.

* Remember, for updates visit the KP5 Web page at: http://www.kp5.us

MAJOR PACIFIC DXPEDITIONS (Not One, But Two!). Well-known DXpeditioners
Hrane/YT1AD (Team Leader) and David/K3LP (Co-Team Leader) are in the
process of organizing two (2) upcoming South Pacific DX-Peditions:
1 - Tokelau Island (ZK3) and Central Kiribati (T31, Ex-Canton Island),
planned for April 2010 or end of September 2010
2 - Conway Reef (3D2C) planned for the end of September 2011

On the most wanted list, Tokelau Island (ZK3) ranks #47, Central
Kiribati (T31) ranks #27 and Conway Reef (3D2C) ranks #22.

Hrane/YT1AD and Miki/YU1DW will travel between April 20th and May 7th
(2009), in the South Pacific islands to organize these DXpeditions.

Hrane and Miki will be active from the following islands. The schedule
will be as follows:
April 22nd - Samoa; callsigns 5W8A (YT1AD) and 5W0DW (YU1DW)
April 22-24th - American Samoa; callsign KH8/N9YU (YT1AD)
April 25th-May 4th - Fiji; 3D2AD (YT1AD) and 3D2DW (YU1DW)
April 27-29th - Western Kirbati; callsigns T30M (YT1AD) and
T30DW (YU1DW) on Tarawa Island

More information will be forthcoming soon in March 2009 on the following
Web page at: http://www.yt1ad.info/t31

OA, PERU. Operators Daniel/DL5YWM and Rene/DL2JRM will be staying in
Lima between April 7th and the beginning of May. In their spare time
they will operate as OA4/homecall mainly on CW with the focus on the
lower bands. During this stay, they will make a small detour to Costa
Rica to participate in the German DXpedition to San Jose Island (NA-191,
in the Guanacaste Province), between April 17-20th. See OPDX.895 or
visit the Web page: http://www.ti7.info
Any activity from Peruvian IOTAs will be decided "last minute".

P4, ARUBA (SA-036). Andy, AE6Y, will be active as P49Y during the ARRL
DX CW Contest (February 21-22nd) as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. QSL via
AE6Y.

PACIFIC TOUR. Operators Minekazu/JA2NQG (SSB) and Yuji/JH2BNL (CW/RTTY)
will be active from the Western Pacific during March from the following
islands and IOTAs. Their schedule and callsigns are as follows:
March 4-6th - Chuuk Island (OC-011); Micronesia; V63AR and V63WW
March 6-9th - Pohnpei Island (OC-010); Micronesia; V63AR and V63WW
March 9-11th - Kosrae Island (OC-059); Micronesia; V63AR and V63WW
*Also, callsigns V63C, V63P and V63K will be active during these dates.
March 11-14th - Majuro Island (OC-079); V73J and V73M
March 14-16th - Palau Island (OC-009); T88CD and T88WW
March 17-19th - Guam (OC-026); NH0AA and AH0F/KH2

QSL V63AR, V73J, T88CD and NH0AA via JH2BNL.
QSL V63WW, V73M, T88WW and AH0F/KH2 via JA2NQG.

QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
QSL ROUTES by Johannes, DK8JB:
7N4OGU via 7J1ADS AO3RKR via EA3RKR
9W2KGV direct DF2UT via 7J1ADS

4L1DA QSL STATUS. Joe, W7LPF, QSL Manager for 4L1DA, informs that
almost 6 pounds of QSL cards were sent this past week to the Bureau
for David/4L1DA. He states, "I am sorry for the delay, but the health
had a 'blip' [wrong medicine given to me after hernia operation - that
almost took out my liver!!]. I am getting back to normal [?] - and
should have the backlog caught up by the end of the month. Please - if
you are waiting for a card from 4L1DA - send me an E-mail and I will
advise if it is 'in the mail to buro' - no need for more dupes. Again,
my apologies to all." Joe's E-mail address is:

Buzz, NI5DX, is pleased to announce that he is now the QSL Manager for
John Lee, 9M6JC. John has sent Buzz his log file, and Buzz will be able
to answer all requests for cards from contacts made with 9M6JC. There
will be a delay in sending out cards until 9M6JC sends some blank cards
to NI5DX. New cards will be ordered shortly and will take about 5 weeks
to arrive after the order goes to the printer.

9V1YC QSL STATUS. Floyd, N5FG, reports that the QSL Mnager Joe, N5ID,
has been in the hospital since November 4th of last year. So, Joe has
asked Floyd to spread the word that he is getting better and hopes to
be home in the next couple of weeks. He asks patience on getting a
9V1YC QSL from him until he is back on his feet.

LOG & VIDEO ONLINE. A video for last Sunday's CS6A operation from
Rosario Island (DIP AL-19) is now online at: http://algarvestar.no.sapo.pt
Log for this activity and many other CTs and CUs (portable, lighthouses,
etc...) operations are online at: http://logonline.no.sapo.pt

QSLS VIA LOTW: 5K0CW, C6APG, CT1ILT, CU2JT, J88XF, JA8BNP, KL5DX, KL7J,
LY9Y, ON6AB, R1FJT, RU0AW, TF3SG, VK9DWX, VP8CMH/MM and ZC4VJ

QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 3A2MD, 4W6R, 4Z5J, 6V7D, 7W0AD, 7Z1SJ, BD7MVZ,
BG7MVZ, C21XF, C57R, C6AXD, CW2C, EK3SA, ER4ER, FJ/G3TXF, FM1HN,
HH4/AF4Z, HI3TEJ, HI8ROX, HI0C, HQ8R, HQ9R, JT1Y, JX9JKA, KG4SS, KL7J,
ON4IQ, OZ1AA, P40W, R1FJT, T88CJ, TF3CW, VK9DWX, VU4MY and ZP0R

QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: None reported this week!

S0, WESTERN SAHARA. An international team of operators (known as the
Tifariti Gang) composed of Juan/EA1CJ, Agustin/EA1KY, Roberto/EA2RY,
Gerard/EA3EXV, Antonio/EA5RM, Manuel/EA7AJR, Bernard/F9IE, Fabrizio/IN3ZNR,
Valery/UT7CR and Dimitri/UY7CW will be on the air from Western Sahara
from April 12-17th using the callsign S04R. Activity will be on all bands
from 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via EA5RM.
Ruben, EA5BZ, will be the pilot station. Look for additional information
to become available on the S04R Web site at: http://www.dxfriends.com

TP60, FRANCE. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Council of Europe,
there will be four TP60CE operations planned during 2009. The first
operation will take place for three days between February 27th and March
1st. Activity will be on CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via F5LGF. An online
log search will be available at: http://ewwa.free.fr

TU, COTE D'LVOIRE. Paolo, F8ENY, will be active as TU/F8ENY from San
Pedro between February 16th and March 2nd. Activity will mainly be on
20 meters.

V4, ST.KITTS AND NEVIS. Mark, K0EJ, will be active as V49A during the
ARRL DX CW Contest (February 21-22nd) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power
entry. Look for activity outside of the contest (signing V44/K0EJ).
QSL via V44NK.

VISALIA DX CONVENTION (IOTA Dinner). The 14th Annual Islands On The Air
(IOTA) Dinner will be held on Friday, April 17th, in the Plaza Room of
the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center, 9000 W. Airport Drive,
Visalia, CA 93277, in conjunction with the 60th annual Visalia Inter-
national DX Convention. The Convention Web site is:
http://dxconvention.org/
This dinner is open to all who are interested or active in the IOTA
program, or would like enjoy a meal and see what some real Island expedi-
tions look like. The program agenda is as follows:
1730-1830 Doors open, socializing and eyeball discussions
(Drinks available on order)
1830 Dinner served, buffet style -- Welcoming/Introductions
1845 IOTA Programs begin
G3ZAY - ZD8UW, and the RSGB IOTA Program Overview
K9AJ - Rockall, EU189 and KD6WW, NA-229
AD6E, K6MYC and W5GAI - P29NI, OC-041 & 0C-181
N3QQ, EX UL7BEF & UA9OPA - KL7DX, NA234 (New)
2200 Closing
The dinner will be served buffet style in the Birch Room at a cost of
31 USDs per person, payable at the door, cash only, (service charge and
tax included). The buffet menu will contain entree choice of beef and
chicken along with salad, vegetables, dinner rolls, dessert, and a beverage
(coffee, ice water, or ice tea). A vegetarian meal is available with two
weeks notice. Wine and liquor can be purchased separately.
Reservations are not required but we'd like to know if you are attending.
There is buffet service for 60 persons. Admission is free for those wishing
only to watch the programs without dinner. As usual, seating will be
"first come, first seated".
The Holiday Inn is sold out of rooms. If you are attending from overseas,
contact the Conference committee, they often have rooms reserved for DX
attendees. For additional information regarding this event, please contact:
Ray Benny, N6VR, IOTA Dinner Coordinator,
home phone - 805 649-9696 or
-- or --
Will Costello, WC6DX, home phone: 831 375-8133 or

VK9NS (SK) TRIBUTE. The Documentary Archive Radio Communication (DARC)
Web page now provides on its site "A Tribute to Jim B. Smith, VK9NS"
at: http://www.dokufunk.org/vk9ns
On the page there is a great collection of QSL cards from many of the
DXCC entities he activated.

VK9X, CHRISTMAS ISLAND (Update). Haru, JA1XGI/W8XGI, informs OPDX that
his callsign will be JA1XGI/VK9 instead of VK9XGI as first announced.
Activity will take place between April 4-11th, on all bands including
the lower bands using CW and the digital modes. QSL via JA1XGI, by the
bureau or direct.

VP9, BERMUDA (NA-005). Doug, KF4VTT, will be active as VP9/KF4VTT from
June 11-17th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and
PSK. QSL via his home callsign, by the LoTW, Bureau or direct.

Z30, MACEDONIA. Members of the Macedonian Telegraphic Group (MCWG) will
be active with the special callsign Z30MCWG between February 20th and
December 31st. The activity will be mostly on CW on all HF bands. QSL
via Z35M (Secretary of the MCWG) to the address: Vladimir Kovaceski,
Sava Kovacevic 47 g / 55, Skopje 1000, Republic of Macedonia.

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