The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1509
BID: $OPDX.1509
March 29, 2021
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written/Sent from Strongsville, Ohio
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, the AB5K's AR Cluster
Networks, NJ1Q & W1AW, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily DX, K8YSE, W8GEX &
60m DX News, W9ILY, DL1SBF, DL7UXG & The DX News Letter, DXNews.com,
DX-World.Net, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, GU0SUP, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News,
PY4WAS, M0ZMS, Sixitalia Weekly and VA3RJ & ICPO for the following DX
information.
"Celebrating 30 years (March 1991) of FREE DX News"
** EDITOR'S SPECIAL NOTICE: This week's bulletin was sent out earlier
than normal to accommodate the late CQWW WPX SSB Contest announcements.
Also, we wanted to provide the readers with a consolidated listing
of the CQWW WPX SSB Contest participants.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Friday, 19th/March, through Friday, 26th/March there were 224
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O,
4S, 4U1U, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5W, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G,
9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9V, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY,
C3, C6, C9, CE, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, D6, DL,
DU, E4, E5/n, E5/s, E6, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, EU,
EX, EY, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FS, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA,
HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5, J6, J7,
JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JX, JY, K, KH0, KH2, KH6, KH9, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX,
LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4,
PJ5, PJ7, PY, PZ, S0, S2, S5, S7, S9, SM, SP, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T2, T7,
T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TR, TT, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V3, V5,
V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9C, VK9L, VP2E, VP2M, VP5, VP8, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XW,
XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, Z6, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7,
ZD8, ZF, ZL, ZL7, ZP, ZS
* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations or
more likely a "BUSTED CALLSIGN". As always, you never know - "Work
First Worry Later".
2021 CQMM DX CONTEST. Ed, PY4WAS, wants to remind everyone that the
CQMM DX Contest (CW) is in less than 30 days. Contest is between April
17-18th, and is organized/coordinated by the CWJF Group. For more details,
see: http://www.cqmmdx.com
3W, VIETNAM (Delayed). Brian, AA5H, who was expected to be active as
3W9OK from Da Nang (WW Loc. OK46), Vietnam, between March-April, has
now delayed his operation until May-June due to Convid-19 restrictions.
4A, MEXICO. Alejandro, XE1EE, will be active as 4A5E from Querétaro,
Mexico, during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th). QSL via LoTW
and EA5ZD only.
4L, GEORGIA. Operator Vaho, 4L8A, will be active during the CQWW WPX SSB
Contests (March 27-28th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m) entry. QSL
via M0OXO or LoTW.
A25, BOTSWANA. The Russian team continues to be active as A25RU from
Botswana near Gaborone until March 28th (QRT March 29th). Activity has
been on various HF bands (160-10m; NO 60m) and QO-100 SAT (depends on
propagation) with the priority to most distant regions (NA and ASIA),
using CW, SSB and FT8 (F/H) modes. They report that they have logged
more than 1000 QSOs on Top-band. Total QSOs count as of March 25th, is
30,670 Qs with 9329 Unique callsigns. Breakdown count by mode: 11863/CW,
603/SSB and 18204/FT8. Breakdown by Continent (%): 1.1/AF, 15.3/AS,
61.2/EU, 19.9/NA, 0.6/OC and 1.9/SA. QSL via R7AL, ClubLog's OQRS, direct,
by the Bureau or LoTW. ClubLog's OQRS for QSL ordering will enabled
after the end of expedition. For more details and updates, see:
https://rv6ali.wixsite.com/botswana2021
A4, OMAN. Khalid, A41CK, will be active as A42K (club/contest callsign)
during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Single-Op/Single-
Band (##m) entry. QSL via LoTW and EA5GL.
CP, BOLIVIA. Antonio, EA5RM, is once again be active as CP1XRM from
Bolivia until April 27th, working as Solidaridad Medica and Radio-
amateurs Without Frontiers NGO volunteer. Activity will be limited
to his spare time on 160-10 meters using SSB and the Digital modes.
QSL via EA8RM or LOTW.
E2, THAILAND. Operators YL JayCie/E20NKB, Champ/E21EIC, Tony/E24OYI,
YL Bun/E25KAE and Mew/E29TGW will be active as E2A from Bangkok during
the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Multi-Single entry. QSL
via E21EIC, LoTW or by the Bureau.
E2, THAILAND. Operators Beer/E21FYK, Colt/E23NEZ, Jack/HS1FVL, Nikorn/
HS5NMF, YL Alice/HS5BQT and possibly others will be active as E2E from
Bangkok during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Multi-2
entry. QSL via E23NEZ.
E7, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA (Special Event). Members of the Radio Club
Zenica are using the special event callsign E7EGG from Zenica until March
31st. Activity is to celebrate the first day of spring each year. In the
city of Zenica, there is the tradition of gathering and celebrating coming
of spring, and on that day special tradition is to make breakfast and meals
during the day with lot of eggs. The festival is also known as the "Festival
of the scrambled Eggs." Eggs mark the beginning of new life, and people
make enormous amounts of scrambled eggs to feed the masses for free. Many
people come to the gathering and enjoy the day with music and relax by
the river. The festival is held each year in the park by the river in the
central part of the city. QSL cards will be sent to all contacts. QSL
via the Bureau to E71EZC.
FR, REUNION ISLAND (New Arrivals). Operators Phil/F5TRO and XYL Ann/F5BSB
will be new arrivals and permanent residents on the island in May. Their
callsigns will be FR8UA and FR8TZ, respectively. Phil states he will be
active on 80-2 meters (and 70cm) at first, using CW, SSB and some Digital
modes. QSL via direct or LoTW.
GB5, GUERNSEY. Members of the Guernsey Amateur Radio Society (GARS) will
activate the special event station GB5LIB between 0001 UTC, May 8th, and
2359 UTC, May 14th. Activity will be on all bands and modes from 160-10
meters, and maybe 4/6m if conditions allow. Some satellite operation is
likely too, including QO100. The station will be on air to celebrate the
76th anniversary of the Liberation of the islands in the Bailiwick of
Guernsey. QSL via LoTW (preferred), but see QRZ.com for more details.
HI, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Members of the Loma del Toro DX Club will be
active as HI3LT from Loma del Toro, Santiago, during the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest (March 27-28th) as a Multi-Op/Low-Power entry. QSL via W2CCW.
IOTA NEWS. The following are IOTA operations that were active this past
week between March 22-26th (as per the DXCluster):
IOTA Callsign Island/GROUP Bands/Modes
------ ---------- ------------- ------------
AF-004 EA8DAO CANARY 20m; SSB
AF-016 FR4NT Reunion 20/17/15m; CW
AF-016 FR5DZ Reunion 12m; FT8
AF-022 ZD7FT ST HELENA 10m; SSB
AF-049 3B8FA MAURITIUS 12m; FT8
AS-002 A92GE BAHRAIN 20m; CW
AS-006 VR2CO HONG KONG 80m; FT8
AS-007 JH1VIG HONSHU 20m; FT8
AS-152 RI0Q Bolshoj Begichev 40/30/20/17m; CW/FT8
EU-001 SX5A DODECANESE 20m; CW
EU-005 G3IOI GREAT BRITAIN 20m; FT8
EU-005 G4AKC GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-005 M0TTQ GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-005 MM6RBX GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-013 GJ6WRI JERSEY 60m;
EU-015 SX9A CRETE 20m; CW
EU-018 OY1R FAROE 20m; SSB
EU-024 IS0AWZ SARDINIA 15m; FT8
EU-024 IS0SLM SARDINIA 15m; FT8
EU-054 IF9A Favignana 40/20m; CW/SSB
EU-067 SZ200ERS KYKLADES 40m; CW
EU-115 MI0AIH IRELAND 20m; SSB
EU-131 IK3PQH/P VENETO REGION 40m; SSB
EU-175 CU3AC CENTRAL 20m; SSB
NA-015 CO8RRM Cuba 40m; CW
NA-016 ZF1PB CAYMAN 17m; SSB
NA-016 ZF2PG CAYMAN 40/20m; SSB
NA-032 FP5AC/P ST PIERRE AND MIQUELON 20m; SSB
NA-045 XE1B/XF3 Holbox 20m; SSB
NA-045 XE1JC/XF3 Holbox 20m; SSB
NA-092 NG5E TEXAS STATE WEST 20m; CW
NA-099 NP4AW PUERTO RICO 40m; CW
NA-099 WP3R PUERTO RICO 160m;
NA-102 FG4SO GUADELOUPE 40m; SSB
NA-105 TO1K ST MARTIN 17m; SSB/FT8
OC-001 VK2OO Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK2TEV Australia 20m; FT8
OC-001 VK2WJ Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK6XN Australia 40m; FT8
OC-003 VK9CE COCOS (KEELING) 20/15m; SSB/FT8
OC-021 YB0AZ JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YB0IBM JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YB0JVZ JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YB1RKT JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YB1TQL JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YC0AGW JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-032 FK4QX NEW CALEDONIA 20m; SSB
OC-042 4E1AGW LUZON 15m; CW
OC-042 4I1EBD LUZON 20m; SSB
OC-134 ZL1CVD SOUTH 40m; FT8
OC-146 YB8IBD CELEBES 20m; SSB
OC-150 YD9GRF TENGGARA BARAT 40m; FT8
OC-151 YD6MCE/9 TENGGARA TIMUR 40m; FT8
SA-002 VP8LP FALKLAND 17m; SSB
SA-008 LU4XAP Tierra del Fuego 15m; CW
SA-018 CE7VPQ LOS LAGOS REGION SOUTH 10m; SSB
** Thanks to the individuals who put the island/group and mode
on their QSNs on their PacketCluster reports. The format we
suggest is "IOTA#/Mode/Island or Group" (ex. OC-146/FT8/Celebes).
AF-018. Operator Raffaele, IH9YMC, will be active from Pantelleria
Island (IIA TP-001, MIA MI-124, WW Loc. JM56XT), African Italy,
during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Single-Op
entry. QSL via LoTW or eQSL.
AS-117. Kenji, JA4GXS, will be active as JA4GXS/4 from Otsu Island
between April 17-18th. Activity will be on 40/30/20 meters
using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via his home callsign.
AS-152. (Update) By the time you read this, the members of the Arctic
Legends Team (RT9K) should be going QRT as RI0Q from Bolshoj
Begichev Island. Originally, the team was going to go QRT on
March 27th, but due to weather conditions the team's last day
will be March 26th. The expected weather forecast is to be
blizzard conditions, so they wanted to avoid the danger it
brings and head home on Saturday. QSL only via ClubLog's OQRS.
For more details, see:
https://www.qrz.com/DB/RI0Q
https://legendsarctic.com/dnevnik_ekspedicii_ri0b_2_2
Pictures/Videos/Details are also available on Igor's (UA9KDF)
Twitter page at: https://twitter.com/ua9kdf
NA-168. Operators Allan/KV4T and Bridget/KS4YT will be active during
the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th) as a Multi-Op entry from
the Grand Isle Louisiana Southeast Group. Activity will be
split between the two callsigns. QSL via their home callsigns.
OC-245. (Reminder) Operators Anton/YB5QZ, Wir/YB5WIR, Endy/YB5OB,
Ria/YC5TEB and Syahril/YD5NDR are now active as 7D5RI from
Rupat Islands (ARLHS IDO-315), in the Sumatra Coastal Islands,
within the Riau Province of Indonesia, between March 26-28th.
Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL
via LoTW preferred.
SA-092. Markus, DJ4EL, who has postponed his April operation, will
once again try to activate Pagegaaien Island (WW Loc. GJ15kv)
as PZ5G between October 15-18th. Activity should be on 80-10
meters using CW and SSB. He will also be active from Suriname
when not on SA-092 as PZ5GE between October 9-23rd. QSL both
callsigns via LoTW or his home callsign.
PLEASE NOTE: Since the Webmasters of the new have
decided NOT to post or dedicate a Web page to announce upcoming IOTA
operations, PLEASE send your IOTA operations information to the OPDX,
and we will post it here in an upcoming bulletin......
JW, SVALBARD (Reminder). Stian, LB5SH, will be active as JW/LB5SH from the
JW5E club station in Longyearbyen (JQ78tf) on Spitsbergen Island (EU-026),
between now and March 28th. Activity will be on various HF bands using SSB
and FT8. He will also be in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) using
the callsign JW2T. QSL JW/LB5SH and JW2T via LoTW or ClubLog.
JW, SVALBARD. There is a new station on Bear Island (EU-027) by the club
"Bjørnøya Meteorologiske Stasjon" and the callsign is JW1I. We only saw
one QSN on the PacketCluster and it was 20 meters SSB. QSL via the Bureau
(LA). Erling, LB2PG, seems to manage the station per QRZ.com, and he is
there currently as JW/LB2PG.
K6, UNITED STATES (KA6LMS Special Event - Going QRT with a bang!) If
you're a fan of Tim Allen's TV series "Last Man Standing", you'll have
a final chance to contact the shows Amateur Radio Club station before
it goes QRT. The KA6LMS radio special event station has been active since
March 24th and will runs through March 30th, which is the show's final
day of shooting. Activity will be an all modes and bands; including the
satellites. Fans will have the opportunity to work the bonus 1-by-1
stations; K6L, K6M, K6S, W6L, W6M and W6S. Stations from every callsign
area will operate as KA6LMS/0 through KA6LMS/9, providing nationwide
coverage. The remote operators are a virtual "who's-who" of ham cele-
brities, contesters and podcasters. Many will livestream their operations.
Check spotting sites like DXSummit for pop-up operations on any day and
at any time during the event week. They expect the "on-stage" radios to
be in operation from the studio in California on Saturday, March 27th at
18:00 UTC using 20 meters and on Sunday at 22:00 UTC using 40 meters.
Remote stations will act as relays to give everyone an opportunity to
make contact with the stage. If you're a fan of digital modes, Saturday,
March 27th, is your day. At 17:00 UTC - KA6LMS will be using D-STAR on
reflector 12 Alpha, hosted by the PAPA Repeater System. At 19:00 UTC -
The D-STAR action moves to reflector 30 Bravo, hosted by Georgia D-STAR.
At 23:00 UTC - Amateur Logic. TV will host the KA6LMS Multi Mode QSO
PARTY using: Allstar, DMR via Brandmeister, D-Star, NXDN, P25, Echolink,
Hamshack Hotline, Wires-X and Yaesu System Fusion. A livestream of this
activation will be available at: http://live.amateurlogic.tv
"Going QRT with a bang!" KA6LMS QSL cards will be available for stations
who contact the stage directly or through relay stations. Special event
certificates including "Clean Sweep" endorsements will be available via
download. The KA6LMS radio event is sponsored by the Great South Bay
Amateur Radio Club's 12 Days of Christmas and K2Heros teams, in association
with Amateur Logic.TV, The PAPA Repeater System and Georgia D-STAR. For
more information go to: http://www.gsbarc.org/lms
Watch a Youtube.com video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cd6IuEMWak
OL75, CZECH REPUBLIC (Special Event). Members of the Radioclub Chrudim
will be active as OL75KCR from Chrudim to celebrate the 75th anniversary
of the foundation of Radioclub Chrudim. Activity will be from April 1st
until December 31st, 2021. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS.
OPDX MAILING LIST (Just A Reminder). Details on how to subscribe and
unsubscribe from the "OPDX Mailing List" are at the bottom of this
bulletin. PLEASE pass the word around.... Thanks and 73 de Tedd KB8NW
PLEASE NOTE: OUTLOOK users PLEASE read below.
OZ75, DENMARK (Special Event). To commemorate the 75th anniversary of
the end of World War II, and thus Denmark's liberation, the callsign
OZ75MAY was active in May 2020. However, Bornholm Island was not lib-
erated until April 5th, 1946, so Danish radio amateurs will be active
with the two special callsigns OZ75BO and OZ75MAY during the period of
April 1-11th, 2021. Activity will be on all the bands, including the
WARC bands, using CW, SSB and all Digital modes. Operators active from
Bornholm Island (EU-030) and the surrounding islands, will use the call-
sign OZ75BO. Operators in the rest of Denmark will use the callsign
OZ75MAY. QSL both callsigns via OZ1ACB or ClubLog's OQRS. They prefer
NOT to receive paper QSL card. Please order QSL card via Clublog's OQRS
instead. A special award is available. Find all the informations to get
the special award at: https://www.oz75may.oz0j.dk
PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (March 29th-April 4th).......
Mar/29th DIS Apr/01st AN Apr/03rd HN
Mar/30th DIS Apr/02nd LN Apr/04th AN
Mar/31st LN
SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
------------------------------------------------------
NORMALITY GEOMAG K Values Alpha
----------------- ------ -------- ------
AN - Above Normal Quiet K=0-1 0-7
HN - High Normal Unsettled K=2 8-15
LN - Low Normal Active K=3 16-29
BN - Below Normal Minor Storm K=4 30-49
DIS - Disturbed Major Storm K=5 50-99
VRY DIS - Very Disturbed Severe Storm K=6-9 100-400
Meanwhile, check out the following Web sites for propagation:
* VOACAP predication Web page at: http://www.voacap.com/hf
and http://www.voacap.com/prediction.html
* DX.QSL.NET Propagation page: https://dx.qsl.net/propagation
* A daily HF radio wave propagation forecast can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/thomasfranklingiellaw4hm
* SolarHam Web page: http://www.solarham.net
* Radio Propagation/Space Weather/Sunspot Cycle Information at:
http://sunspotwatch.com
* Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) & National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Adminisration (NOAA):
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/solar-cycle-progression
* News and Information About The Sun-Earth Environment:
https://www.spaceweather.com
* Monthly propagation charts between four USA regions and twelve
overseas locations are at: http://arrl.org/propagation
* Information and tutorials on propagation are at: http://k9la.us
* Graphic propagation tool by DR2W: http://www.dr2w.de/dx-propagation
* Point to point propagation at: http://www.predtest.uk/p2p.html
* Real-time propagation at: http://www.predtest.uk
* Also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@GiellaW4hm
PT1, BRAZIL. Members of the CDR Group Contest Team will be active with
the special callsign PT1K from Brazil during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(March 27-28th) as a Multi-Transmitter Distributed entry. They will be
on all bands simultaneously with 5 stations. Operators mentioned are
Átila/PP1KV, Rans/PP2CC, Paulo/PT2AW, Danilo/PY2DMZ, Billy/PY2LCD, Eduardo/
PY2MP and Alex/PY4AZ. QSL via EA7FTR or LoTW.
QSL INFO AND NEWS...................
QSL-INFO from from DB0SDX by Lothar, DL1SBF (www.qslinfo.eu)
(March 26th) and various sources provided by OPDX
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
3G2M via CE2LR DU3LA via W3HNK SN70KAB via SP5KAB & (L)
4L6DL via LZ1OT E7EGG via E71EZC SU1SN via EA7FTR
4O3A via VE3EXY EM1200WH via UZ7U (d) TI5/N3KS via M0URX
4U0WFP via S57DX FR/F1FJR via F1FJR TO1K via SP9FIH
4U1UN via HB9BOU G3Q via G3RXQ (L) UK8LBX via RW6HS
5W1SA via JA1DXA G8P via G4CLA & (L) UK8LCK via EA7FTR
7Z1AL via EC6DX HB7X via HB9CA (L) UK8ZC via RW6HS
9G5AR via N4GNR HC3RJ via EC5R VK0PD via EB7DX
9G5FI via DL1RTL II4CPC via IQ4DJ VP5/K4QPL via K4QPL
9V1ZV via EA5GL II4DANT via IK4UQE XE1B/XF3 via XE1B
A60DWC/2 via EA7FTR JW/LB5SH via LB5SH XE1JC/XF3 via XE1JC
A71VV via M0OXO LZ125LAZ via LZ1ZF XR2K via CE2ML
AP2HA via JA1WIO OG60IPA via OH4MDY YV1SW via EB7DX
CR6K via CT1ILT (O/d/L) OZ0X via OZ1ACB ZF2LC via W2SM
CT9/DF7EE via DF7EE & (L) P40A via WD9DZV ZF2PG via K8PGJ
CW0M via CX2ABC PF44F via PF5X (L) ZS1C via W2ARP & (L)
DP70HSC via DK9HE (B) PI4LWD via PA2IP
DQ100JL via DM7MA PZ5JW via EA5GL
(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
(*) QSLs will be sent via the Bureau - No QSL needed
LOGS ONLINE (New/Updated) AVAILABLE ON CLUBLOG.ORG THIS WEEK......
https://clublog.org/logsearch/9G5FI (Updated)
https://clublog.org/logsearch/A25RU (Updated)
https://clublog.org/logsearch/J68HZ (Updated)
https://clublog.org/logsearch/PJ7AA (Updated)
https://clublog.org/logsearch/RI0Q
https://clublog.org/logsearch/VK9CE (Updated)
https://clublog.org/logsearch/ZD8HZ (Updated)
QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 9A3GDR, EE5O, FS4WBS, HL2DNU, IT9HVZ, JA1JAN,
JA1PLT, JH1AQG, JH8YOH, JN3SAC, JX2US, LW5HR, LZ2RR, LZ3CB, OE9MDV,
OK1FED, R6KY, SV2WT, T32AZ, UA0AV, UN7JX, V73NS, VK9CE, VK2IA, VA3IKE,
VE3KTB, VE4MR, VK9CE, YC1INQ, YV4EK and ZS6JSI/TY
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 7C9T, CO2KY, CT3MD, DU1JM, E51BQ, EA4GOY,
FS4WBS, GM4KGK (EU-010), HL2WA, J69DS, JE8CLT, JH8YOH, OM2VL, S79KW,
TI2YO, VE2BVV, VE5CUP, VE7BC, VE7KAJ, VK2IA, YB4KAR and ZF2MJ
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: NONE REPORTED THIS WEEK!!!
--- We would like to see more QSL Bureaus (such as AS/US/SA/AF.. etc)
send in their info....
TC3, TURKEY. Operators Ömür/TA3A, Ali/TA3E, Mert/TA3EJ, Ergün/TA3TK,
Husamettin/TA3LHH, Ali/TA4PR, Kaan/TA4VA and Arif/TA4OA will be active
as TC3A during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Multi-Multi
entry. QSL via LoTW only.
TC7, TURKEY. Golken, TA7AZC, and members of the Giresun Amateur Radio
Society (GITRAD) Contest Team will be active as TC7G during the CQWW
WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Multi-Op/Low-Power entry. QSL via
TC7G, direct, by the Bureau or LoTW.
TM21, FRANCE (Special Event). Members of the Radio Club du Val D'issole
will activate TM21OG from Le Castellet, France, between July 23rd and
August 8th. Activity is to celebrate this year's Olympic Games in Japan.
Operations will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, PSK, RTTY and FT8/FT4.
QSL via F4GPB, direct, by the Bureau, eQSL, ClubLog or LoTW.
TO1, ST. MARTIN (Update). Janusz, SP9FIH, is on Saint Martin Island
(NA-105) and will be active as TO1K until April 5th. He states, "My
QTH in Saint Martin has very little space for antennas. I will operate
until Friday, March 26th, on 60, 30, 17 and 12m. From Saturday, March
27th, operation will be on 40, 30, 20 and 15 meter bands." Activity will
be on SSB, RTTY and FT8. Operations will include the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(March 27-28th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (40m) entry (He states, "if
my antennas survive"). QSL via SP9FIH or ClubLog's OQRS. Look for updates
at: http://fs.dxpeditions.org
VP8, FALKLAND ISLANDS (SA-002). The Falkland Islands will have a new
operator in May. Matthew, M0ZMS, informs OPDX of the following [edited]:
"I will be deploying to the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI),
Mount Pleasant Complex, Falkland Islands, at the end of April after two
weeks quarantine here in the UK.
Falkland Islands Communications Regulator has issued me with the full
temporary license VP8ZMS valid from now until my expected departure at
the end of August 2021.
I hope to be active using the RAFARS club station shack (VP8RAF & VP8FIR),
but I am taking my own FT-817, digital interface and some basic dipole kit
just as backup.
Details of Rigs/power/modes & Bands I will try to publish here, VP8ZMS
Twitter Page (https://twitter.com/Vp8Zms) as well as operating times and
other info I find interesting!
If time permits, or for a special occasion I will activate VP8RAF, but
QSL cards etc are not in my control with that call.
I am in the process of setting up LoTW & ClubLog for the call, and will
be issuing paper QSL Cards via the Bureau on my return to the UK.
My main focus of operating is of course to have a go at being the
'Rare DX' for once, but also to promote awareness of the Royal Air Force
Amateur Radio Society (RAFARS, of which I am the serving members repre-
sentative - https://www.rafars.org/council_members/ ), the Falkland Islands
and the RAF/BFSAI."
VX2, CANADA (Special Event/Contest). Pierre, VA2CZ, will be active as
VX2Z from Sherbrooke, QC, during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th).
Activity is to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the first vaccine
to be developed against a contagious disease (Small Pox) in 1796. QSL
via LoTW only. There will be no printed paper QSLs.
NP4, PUERTO RICO (NA-099). Yuriy, N2TTA, will be active as WP3C in the
CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Single-Op entry. Activity will
also count for the WLOTA as LH-2802. QSL via M0OXO. See the Web page at:
https://wp3c73.wixsite.com/wp3c
XE, MEXICO. Abraham, XE2AYO, will be active from Valle Real, Mexico,
during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Single-Op entry.
QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.
Z3, REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA. Zoki, Z32U, from Bitola, will be active
during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/
Low-Power entry. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS, eQSL or LoTW.
ZF, CAYMAN ISLANDS. Pete, K8PGJ, is once again active as ZF2PG from the
Sunny Isle of Grand Cayman (NA-016) [remotely]. Activity will be on 160-10
meters, and include the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th). LoTW will
be utilized and direct QSLs to his home callsign.
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The following stations are expected to be active in the
CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th, 2021)
Contest Rules: http://www.cqwpx.com/rules.htm
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Thanks to Bill, NG3K, for providing OPDX readers with the following
consolidated listing of the participants in the 2021 CQWW WPX SSB 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/wpxs2021.html (By callsign)
http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/wpxsd2021.html (By entity)
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Contest DXCC Class QSL
Callsign Entity Route
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4L8A Georgia SOSB 20M LoTW; QSL via M0OXO
A42K Oman SOSB LoTW
BP0P Taiwan MO LoTW; QSL**
C6AGU Bahamas SO LoTW
CQ3W Madeiras SO LoTW
E2A Thailand MS LoTW; QSL via E21EIC
E2E Thailand M/2 LoTW; QSL via E23NEZ
FG4KH Guadeloupe SO LoTW; QSL via F1DUZ (B/d)
FM5BH Martinique SOAB HP LoTW; QSL via W3HNK
IH9YMC African Italy SO LoTW; QSL via eQSL
JW2T Svalbard SO LoTW; QSL via (C)
P40A Aruba SO LoTW; QSL via WD9DZV
P45A Aruba SO P43A
PJ4G Bonaire SO LoTW; QSL via K4BAI
TC3A Turkey M/M LoTW
TC7G Turkey MO LoTW; QSL via TC7G (B/d)
TO1K St Martin SOAB SP9FIH
VP5M Turks & Caicos MO LoTW; QSL via K4QPL (d)
WP3C Puerto Rico SO M0OXO
XE2AYO Mexico SO XE2AYO
YB2DX Indonesia SOAB LoTW; QSL via YB2DX (d)
YB0ECT Indonesia SOSB 20m W2FB
YN1YN Nicaragua MO LP YN1YN
ZD8HZ Ascension Island SOSB LoTW; QSL via TA1HZ (d/e)
ZF2PH Cayman Island SO LoTW; QSL via K8PGJ (d)
(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
(*) QSLs will be sent via the Bureau - No QSL needed
(**) ART, PO Box 73-326, Taipei, Taiwan
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The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1509
BID: $OPDX.1509
March 29, 2021
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written/Sent from Strongsville, Ohio
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, the AB5K's AR Cluster
Networks, NJ1Q & W1AW, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily DX, K8YSE, W8GEX &
60m DX News, W9ILY, DL1SBF, DL7UXG & The DX News Letter, DXNews.com,
DX-World.Net, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, GU0SUP, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News,
PY4WAS, M0ZMS, Sixitalia Weekly and VA3RJ & ICPO for the following DX
information.
"Celebrating 30 years (March 1991) of FREE DX News"
** EDITOR'S SPECIAL NOTICE: This week's bulletin was sent out earlier
than normal to accommodate the late CQWW WPX SSB Contest announcements.
Also, we wanted to provide the readers with a consolidated listing
of the CQWW WPX SSB Contest participants.
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Friday, 19th/March, through Friday, 26th/March there were 224
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O,
4S, 4U1U, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5W, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G,
9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9V, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY,
C3, C6, C9, CE, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, D6, DL,
DU, E4, E5/n, E5/s, E6, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, EU,
EX, EY, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FS, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA,
HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5, J6, J7,
JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JX, JY, K, KH0, KH2, KH6, KH9, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX,
LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4,
PJ5, PJ7, PY, PZ, S0, S2, S5, S7, S9, SM, SP, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T2, T7,
T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TR, TT, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V3, V5,
V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9C, VK9L, VP2E, VP2M, VP5, VP8, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XW,
XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, Z6, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7,
ZD8, ZF, ZL, ZL7, ZP, ZS
* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations or
more likely a "BUSTED CALLSIGN". As always, you never know - "Work
First Worry Later".
2021 CQMM DX CONTEST. Ed, PY4WAS, wants to remind everyone that the
CQMM DX Contest (CW) is in less than 30 days. Contest is between April
17-18th, and is organized/coordinated by the CWJF Group. For more details,
see: http://www.cqmmdx.com
3W, VIETNAM (Delayed). Brian, AA5H, who was expected to be active as
3W9OK from Da Nang (WW Loc. OK46), Vietnam, between March-April, has
now delayed his operation until May-June due to Convid-19 restrictions.
4A, MEXICO. Alejandro, XE1EE, will be active as 4A5E from Querétaro,
Mexico, during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th). QSL via LoTW
and EA5ZD only.
4L, GEORGIA. Operator Vaho, 4L8A, will be active during the CQWW WPX SSB
Contests (March 27-28th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m) entry. QSL
via M0OXO or LoTW.
A25, BOTSWANA. The Russian team continues to be active as A25RU from
Botswana near Gaborone until March 28th (QRT March 29th). Activity has
been on various HF bands (160-10m; NO 60m) and QO-100 SAT (depends on
propagation) with the priority to most distant regions (NA and ASIA),
using CW, SSB and FT8 (F/H) modes. They report that they have logged
more than 1000 QSOs on Top-band. Total QSOs count as of March 25th, is
30,670 Qs with 9329 Unique callsigns. Breakdown count by mode: 11863/CW,
603/SSB and 18204/FT8. Breakdown by Continent (%): 1.1/AF, 15.3/AS,
61.2/EU, 19.9/NA, 0.6/OC and 1.9/SA. QSL via R7AL, ClubLog's OQRS, direct,
by the Bureau or LoTW. ClubLog's OQRS for QSL ordering will enabled
after the end of expedition. For more details and updates, see:
https://rv6ali.wixsite.com/botswana2021
A4, OMAN. Khalid, A41CK, will be active as A42K (club/contest callsign)
during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Single-Op/Single-
Band (##m) entry. QSL via LoTW and EA5GL.
CP, BOLIVIA. Antonio, EA5RM, is once again be active as CP1XRM from
Bolivia until April 27th, working as Solidaridad Medica and Radio-
amateurs Without Frontiers NGO volunteer. Activity will be limited
to his spare time on 160-10 meters using SSB and the Digital modes.
QSL via EA8RM or LOTW.
E2, THAILAND. Operators YL JayCie/E20NKB, Champ/E21EIC, Tony/E24OYI,
YL Bun/E25KAE and Mew/E29TGW will be active as E2A from Bangkok during
the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Multi-Single entry. QSL
via E21EIC, LoTW or by the Bureau.
E2, THAILAND. Operators Beer/E21FYK, Colt/E23NEZ, Jack/HS1FVL, Nikorn/
HS5NMF, YL Alice/HS5BQT and possibly others will be active as E2E from
Bangkok during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Multi-2
entry. QSL via E23NEZ.
E7, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA (Special Event). Members of the Radio Club
Zenica are using the special event callsign E7EGG from Zenica until March
31st. Activity is to celebrate the first day of spring each year. In the
city of Zenica, there is the tradition of gathering and celebrating coming
of spring, and on that day special tradition is to make breakfast and meals
during the day with lot of eggs. The festival is also known as the "Festival
of the scrambled Eggs." Eggs mark the beginning of new life, and people
make enormous amounts of scrambled eggs to feed the masses for free. Many
people come to the gathering and enjoy the day with music and relax by
the river. The festival is held each year in the park by the river in the
central part of the city. QSL cards will be sent to all contacts. QSL
via the Bureau to E71EZC.
FR, REUNION ISLAND (New Arrivals). Operators Phil/F5TRO and XYL Ann/F5BSB
will be new arrivals and permanent residents on the island in May. Their
callsigns will be FR8UA and FR8TZ, respectively. Phil states he will be
active on 80-2 meters (and 70cm) at first, using CW, SSB and some Digital
modes. QSL via direct or LoTW.
GB5, GUERNSEY. Members of the Guernsey Amateur Radio Society (GARS) will
activate the special event station GB5LIB between 0001 UTC, May 8th, and
2359 UTC, May 14th. Activity will be on all bands and modes from 160-10
meters, and maybe 4/6m if conditions allow. Some satellite operation is
likely too, including QO100. The station will be on air to celebrate the
76th anniversary of the Liberation of the islands in the Bailiwick of
Guernsey. QSL via LoTW (preferred), but see QRZ.com for more details.
HI, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Members of the Loma del Toro DX Club will be
active as HI3LT from Loma del Toro, Santiago, during the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest (March 27-28th) as a Multi-Op/Low-Power entry. QSL via W2CCW.
IOTA NEWS. The following are IOTA operations that were active this past
week between March 22-26th (as per the DXCluster):
IOTA Callsign Island/GROUP Bands/Modes
------ ---------- ------------- ------------
AF-004 EA8DAO CANARY 20m; SSB
AF-016 FR4NT Reunion 20/17/15m; CW
AF-016 FR5DZ Reunion 12m; FT8
AF-022 ZD7FT ST HELENA 10m; SSB
AF-049 3B8FA MAURITIUS 12m; FT8
AS-002 A92GE BAHRAIN 20m; CW
AS-006 VR2CO HONG KONG 80m; FT8
AS-007 JH1VIG HONSHU 20m; FT8
AS-152 RI0Q Bolshoj Begichev 40/30/20/17m; CW/FT8
EU-001 SX5A DODECANESE 20m; CW
EU-005 G3IOI GREAT BRITAIN 20m; FT8
EU-005 G4AKC GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-005 M0TTQ GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-005 MM6RBX GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
EU-013 GJ6WRI JERSEY 60m;
EU-015 SX9A CRETE 20m; CW
EU-018 OY1R FAROE 20m; SSB
EU-024 IS0AWZ SARDINIA 15m; FT8
EU-024 IS0SLM SARDINIA 15m; FT8
EU-054 IF9A Favignana 40/20m; CW/SSB
EU-067 SZ200ERS KYKLADES 40m; CW
EU-115 MI0AIH IRELAND 20m; SSB
EU-131 IK3PQH/P VENETO REGION 40m; SSB
EU-175 CU3AC CENTRAL 20m; SSB
NA-015 CO8RRM Cuba 40m; CW
NA-016 ZF1PB CAYMAN 17m; SSB
NA-016 ZF2PG CAYMAN 40/20m; SSB
NA-032 FP5AC/P ST PIERRE AND MIQUELON 20m; SSB
NA-045 XE1B/XF3 Holbox 20m; SSB
NA-045 XE1JC/XF3 Holbox 20m; SSB
NA-092 NG5E TEXAS STATE WEST 20m; CW
NA-099 NP4AW PUERTO RICO 40m; CW
NA-099 WP3R PUERTO RICO 160m;
NA-102 FG4SO GUADELOUPE 40m; SSB
NA-105 TO1K ST MARTIN 17m; SSB/FT8
OC-001 VK2OO Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK2TEV Australia 20m; FT8
OC-001 VK2WJ Australia 20m; SSB
OC-001 VK6XN Australia 40m; FT8
OC-003 VK9CE COCOS (KEELING) 20/15m; SSB/FT8
OC-021 YB0AZ JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YB0IBM JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YB0JVZ JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YB1RKT JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YB1TQL JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-021 YC0AGW JAVA 20m; SSB
OC-032 FK4QX NEW CALEDONIA 20m; SSB
OC-042 4E1AGW LUZON 15m; CW
OC-042 4I1EBD LUZON 20m; SSB
OC-134 ZL1CVD SOUTH 40m; FT8
OC-146 YB8IBD CELEBES 20m; SSB
OC-150 YD9GRF TENGGARA BARAT 40m; FT8
OC-151 YD6MCE/9 TENGGARA TIMUR 40m; FT8
SA-002 VP8LP FALKLAND 17m; SSB
SA-008 LU4XAP Tierra del Fuego 15m; CW
SA-018 CE7VPQ LOS LAGOS REGION SOUTH 10m; SSB
** Thanks to the individuals who put the island/group and mode
on their QSNs on their PacketCluster reports. The format we
suggest is "IOTA#/Mode/Island or Group" (ex. OC-146/FT8/Celebes).
AF-018. Operator Raffaele, IH9YMC, will be active from Pantelleria
Island (IIA TP-001, MIA MI-124, WW Loc. JM56XT), African Italy,
during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Single-Op
entry. QSL via LoTW or eQSL.
AS-117. Kenji, JA4GXS, will be active as JA4GXS/4 from Otsu Island
between April 17-18th. Activity will be on 40/30/20 meters
using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via his home callsign.
AS-152. (Update) By the time you read this, the members of the Arctic
Legends Team (RT9K) should be going QRT as RI0Q from Bolshoj
Begichev Island. Originally, the team was going to go QRT on
March 27th, but due to weather conditions the team's last day
will be March 26th. The expected weather forecast is to be
blizzard conditions, so they wanted to avoid the danger it
brings and head home on Saturday. QSL only via ClubLog's OQRS.
For more details, see:
https://www.qrz.com/DB/RI0Q
https://legendsarctic.com/dnevnik_ekspedicii_ri0b_2_2
Pictures/Videos/Details are also available on Igor's (UA9KDF)
Twitter page at: https://twitter.com/ua9kdf
NA-168. Operators Allan/KV4T and Bridget/KS4YT will be active during
the RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th) as a Multi-Op entry from
the Grand Isle Louisiana Southeast Group. Activity will be
split between the two callsigns. QSL via their home callsigns.
OC-245. (Reminder) Operators Anton/YB5QZ, Wir/YB5WIR, Endy/YB5OB,
Ria/YC5TEB and Syahril/YD5NDR are now active as 7D5RI from
Rupat Islands (ARLHS IDO-315), in the Sumatra Coastal Islands,
within the Riau Province of Indonesia, between March 26-28th.
Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL
via LoTW preferred.
SA-092. Markus, DJ4EL, who has postponed his April operation, will
once again try to activate Pagegaaien Island (WW Loc. GJ15kv)
as PZ5G between October 15-18th. Activity should be on 80-10
meters using CW and SSB. He will also be active from Suriname
when not on SA-092 as PZ5GE between October 9-23rd. QSL both
callsigns via LoTW or his home callsign.
PLEASE NOTE: Since the Webmasters of the new have
decided NOT to post or dedicate a Web page to announce upcoming IOTA
operations, PLEASE send your IOTA operations information to the OPDX,
and we will post it here in an upcoming bulletin......
JW, SVALBARD (Reminder). Stian, LB5SH, will be active as JW/LB5SH from the
JW5E club station in Longyearbyen (JQ78tf) on Spitsbergen Island (EU-026),
between now and March 28th. Activity will be on various HF bands using SSB
and FT8. He will also be in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) using
the callsign JW2T. QSL JW/LB5SH and JW2T via LoTW or ClubLog.
JW, SVALBARD. There is a new station on Bear Island (EU-027) by the club
"Bjørnøya Meteorologiske Stasjon" and the callsign is JW1I. We only saw
one QSN on the PacketCluster and it was 20 meters SSB. QSL via the Bureau
(LA). Erling, LB2PG, seems to manage the station per QRZ.com, and he is
there currently as JW/LB2PG.
K6, UNITED STATES (KA6LMS Special Event - Going QRT with a bang!) If
you're a fan of Tim Allen's TV series "Last Man Standing", you'll have
a final chance to contact the shows Amateur Radio Club station before
it goes QRT. The KA6LMS radio special event station has been active since
March 24th and will runs through March 30th, which is the show's final
day of shooting. Activity will be an all modes and bands; including the
satellites. Fans will have the opportunity to work the bonus 1-by-1
stations; K6L, K6M, K6S, W6L, W6M and W6S. Stations from every callsign
area will operate as KA6LMS/0 through KA6LMS/9, providing nationwide
coverage. The remote operators are a virtual "who's-who" of ham cele-
brities, contesters and podcasters. Many will livestream their operations.
Check spotting sites like DXSummit for pop-up operations on any day and
at any time during the event week. They expect the "on-stage" radios to
be in operation from the studio in California on Saturday, March 27th at
18:00 UTC using 20 meters and on Sunday at 22:00 UTC using 40 meters.
Remote stations will act as relays to give everyone an opportunity to
make contact with the stage. If you're a fan of digital modes, Saturday,
March 27th, is your day. At 17:00 UTC - KA6LMS will be using D-STAR on
reflector 12 Alpha, hosted by the PAPA Repeater System. At 19:00 UTC -
The D-STAR action moves to reflector 30 Bravo, hosted by Georgia D-STAR.
At 23:00 UTC - Amateur Logic. TV will host the KA6LMS Multi Mode QSO
PARTY using: Allstar, DMR via Brandmeister, D-Star, NXDN, P25, Echolink,
Hamshack Hotline, Wires-X and Yaesu System Fusion. A livestream of this
activation will be available at: http://live.amateurlogic.tv
"Going QRT with a bang!" KA6LMS QSL cards will be available for stations
who contact the stage directly or through relay stations. Special event
certificates including "Clean Sweep" endorsements will be available via
download. The KA6LMS radio event is sponsored by the Great South Bay
Amateur Radio Club's 12 Days of Christmas and K2Heros teams, in association
with Amateur Logic.TV, The PAPA Repeater System and Georgia D-STAR. For
more information go to: http://www.gsbarc.org/lms
Watch a Youtube.com video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cd6IuEMWak
OL75, CZECH REPUBLIC (Special Event). Members of the Radioclub Chrudim
will be active as OL75KCR from Chrudim to celebrate the 75th anniversary
of the foundation of Radioclub Chrudim. Activity will be from April 1st
until December 31st, 2021. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS.
OPDX MAILING LIST (Just A Reminder). Details on how to subscribe and
unsubscribe from the "OPDX Mailing List" are at the bottom of this
bulletin. PLEASE pass the word around.... Thanks and 73 de Tedd KB8NW
PLEASE NOTE: OUTLOOK users PLEASE read below.
OZ75, DENMARK (Special Event). To commemorate the 75th anniversary of
the end of World War II, and thus Denmark's liberation, the callsign
OZ75MAY was active in May 2020. However, Bornholm Island was not lib-
erated until April 5th, 1946, so Danish radio amateurs will be active
with the two special callsigns OZ75BO and OZ75MAY during the period of
April 1-11th, 2021. Activity will be on all the bands, including the
WARC bands, using CW, SSB and all Digital modes. Operators active from
Bornholm Island (EU-030) and the surrounding islands, will use the call-
sign OZ75BO. Operators in the rest of Denmark will use the callsign
OZ75MAY. QSL both callsigns via OZ1ACB or ClubLog's OQRS. They prefer
NOT to receive paper QSL card. Please order QSL card via Clublog's OQRS
instead. A special award is available. Find all the informations to get
the special award at: https://www.oz75may.oz0j.dk
PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (March 29th-April 4th).......
Mar/29th DIS Apr/01st AN Apr/03rd HN
Mar/30th DIS Apr/02nd LN Apr/04th AN
Mar/31st LN
SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
------------------------------------------------------
NORMALITY GEOMAG K Values Alpha
----------------- ------ -------- ------
AN - Above Normal Quiet K=0-1 0-7
HN - High Normal Unsettled K=2 8-15
LN - Low Normal Active K=3 16-29
BN - Below Normal Minor Storm K=4 30-49
DIS - Disturbed Major Storm K=5 50-99
VRY DIS - Very Disturbed Severe Storm K=6-9 100-400
Meanwhile, check out the following Web sites for propagation:
* VOACAP predication Web page at: http://www.voacap.com/hf
and http://www.voacap.com/prediction.html
* DX.QSL.NET Propagation page: https://dx.qsl.net/propagation
* A daily HF radio wave propagation forecast can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/thomasfranklingiellaw4hm
* SolarHam Web page: http://www.solarham.net
* Radio Propagation/Space Weather/Sunspot Cycle Information at:
http://sunspotwatch.com
* Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) & National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Adminisration (NOAA):
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/solar-cycle-progression
* News and Information About The Sun-Earth Environment:
https://www.spaceweather.com
* Monthly propagation charts between four USA regions and twelve
overseas locations are at: http://arrl.org/propagation
* Information and tutorials on propagation are at: http://k9la.us
* Graphic propagation tool by DR2W: http://www.dr2w.de/dx-propagation
* Point to point propagation at: http://www.predtest.uk/p2p.html
* Real-time propagation at: http://www.predtest.uk
* Also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@GiellaW4hm
PT1, BRAZIL. Members of the CDR Group Contest Team will be active with
the special callsign PT1K from Brazil during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(March 27-28th) as a Multi-Transmitter Distributed entry. They will be
on all bands simultaneously with 5 stations. Operators mentioned are
Átila/PP1KV, Rans/PP2CC, Paulo/PT2AW, Danilo/PY2DMZ, Billy/PY2LCD, Eduardo/
PY2MP and Alex/PY4AZ. QSL via EA7FTR or LoTW.
QSL INFO AND NEWS...................
QSL-INFO from from DB0SDX by Lothar, DL1SBF (www.qslinfo.eu)
(March 26th) and various sources provided by OPDX
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3G2M via CE2LR DU3LA via W3HNK SN70KAB via SP5KAB & (L)
4L6DL via LZ1OT E7EGG via E71EZC SU1SN via EA7FTR
4O3A via VE3EXY EM1200WH via UZ7U (d) TI5/N3KS via M0URX
4U0WFP via S57DX FR/F1FJR via F1FJR TO1K via SP9FIH
4U1UN via HB9BOU G3Q via G3RXQ (L) UK8LBX via RW6HS
5W1SA via JA1DXA G8P via G4CLA & (L) UK8LCK via EA7FTR
7Z1AL via EC6DX HB7X via HB9CA (L) UK8ZC via RW6HS
9G5AR via N4GNR HC3RJ via EC5R VK0PD via EB7DX
9G5FI via DL1RTL II4CPC via IQ4DJ VP5/K4QPL via K4QPL
9V1ZV via EA5GL II4DANT via IK4UQE XE1B/XF3 via XE1B
A60DWC/2 via EA7FTR JW/LB5SH via LB5SH XE1JC/XF3 via XE1JC
A71VV via M0OXO LZ125LAZ via LZ1ZF XR2K via CE2ML
AP2HA via JA1WIO OG60IPA via OH4MDY YV1SW via EB7DX
CR6K via CT1ILT (O/d/L) OZ0X via OZ1ACB ZF2LC via W2SM
CT9/DF7EE via DF7EE & (L) P40A via WD9DZV ZF2PG via K8PGJ
CW0M via CX2ABC PF44F via PF5X (L) ZS1C via W2ARP & (L)
DP70HSC via DK9HE (B) PI4LWD via PA2IP
DQ100JL via DM7MA PZ5JW via EA5GL
(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
(*) QSLs will be sent via the Bureau - No QSL needed
LOGS ONLINE (New/Updated) AVAILABLE ON CLUBLOG.ORG THIS WEEK......
https://clublog.org/logsearch/9G5FI (Updated)
https://clublog.org/logsearch/A25RU (Updated)
https://clublog.org/logsearch/J68HZ (Updated)
https://clublog.org/logsearch/PJ7AA (Updated)
https://clublog.org/logsearch/RI0Q
https://clublog.org/logsearch/VK9CE (Updated)
https://clublog.org/logsearch/ZD8HZ (Updated)
QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 9A3GDR, EE5O, FS4WBS, HL2DNU, IT9HVZ, JA1JAN,
JA1PLT, JH1AQG, JH8YOH, JN3SAC, JX2US, LW5HR, LZ2RR, LZ3CB, OE9MDV,
OK1FED, R6KY, SV2WT, T32AZ, UA0AV, UN7JX, V73NS, VK9CE, VK2IA, VA3IKE,
VE3KTB, VE4MR, VK9CE, YC1INQ, YV4EK and ZS6JSI/TY
QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 7C9T, CO2KY, CT3MD, DU1JM, E51BQ, EA4GOY,
FS4WBS, GM4KGK (EU-010), HL2WA, J69DS, JE8CLT, JH8YOH, OM2VL, S79KW,
TI2YO, VE2BVV, VE5CUP, VE7BC, VE7KAJ, VK2IA, YB4KAR and ZF2MJ
QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: NONE REPORTED THIS WEEK!!!
--- We would like to see more QSL Bureaus (such as AS/US/SA/AF.. etc)
send in their info....
TC3, TURKEY. Operators Ömür/TA3A, Ali/TA3E, Mert/TA3EJ, Ergün/TA3TK,
Husamettin/TA3LHH, Ali/TA4PR, Kaan/TA4VA and Arif/TA4OA will be active
as TC3A during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Multi-Multi
entry. QSL via LoTW only.
TC7, TURKEY. Golken, TA7AZC, and members of the Giresun Amateur Radio
Society (GITRAD) Contest Team will be active as TC7G during the CQWW
WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Multi-Op/Low-Power entry. QSL via
TC7G, direct, by the Bureau or LoTW.
TM21, FRANCE (Special Event). Members of the Radio Club du Val D'issole
will activate TM21OG from Le Castellet, France, between July 23rd and
August 8th. Activity is to celebrate this year's Olympic Games in Japan.
Operations will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, PSK, RTTY and FT8/FT4.
QSL via F4GPB, direct, by the Bureau, eQSL, ClubLog or LoTW.
TO1, ST. MARTIN (Update). Janusz, SP9FIH, is on Saint Martin Island
(NA-105) and will be active as TO1K until April 5th. He states, "My
QTH in Saint Martin has very little space for antennas. I will operate
until Friday, March 26th, on 60, 30, 17 and 12m. From Saturday, March
27th, operation will be on 40, 30, 20 and 15 meter bands." Activity will
be on SSB, RTTY and FT8. Operations will include the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(March 27-28th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (40m) entry (He states, "if
my antennas survive"). QSL via SP9FIH or ClubLog's OQRS. Look for updates
at: http://fs.dxpeditions.org
VP8, FALKLAND ISLANDS (SA-002). The Falkland Islands will have a new
operator in May. Matthew, M0ZMS, informs OPDX of the following [edited]:
"I will be deploying to the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI),
Mount Pleasant Complex, Falkland Islands, at the end of April after two
weeks quarantine here in the UK.
Falkland Islands Communications Regulator has issued me with the full
temporary license VP8ZMS valid from now until my expected departure at
the end of August 2021.
I hope to be active using the RAFARS club station shack (VP8RAF & VP8FIR),
but I am taking my own FT-817, digital interface and some basic dipole kit
just as backup.
Details of Rigs/power/modes & Bands I will try to publish here, VP8ZMS
Twitter Page (https://twitter.com/Vp8Zms) as well as operating times and
other info I find interesting!
If time permits, or for a special occasion I will activate VP8RAF, but
QSL cards etc are not in my control with that call.
I am in the process of setting up LoTW & ClubLog for the call, and will
be issuing paper QSL Cards via the Bureau on my return to the UK.
My main focus of operating is of course to have a go at being the
'Rare DX' for once, but also to promote awareness of the Royal Air Force
Amateur Radio Society (RAFARS, of which I am the serving members repre-
sentative - https://www.rafars.org/council_members/ ), the Falkland Islands
and the RAF/BFSAI."
VX2, CANADA (Special Event/Contest). Pierre, VA2CZ, will be active as
VX2Z from Sherbrooke, QC, during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th).
Activity is to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the first vaccine
to be developed against a contagious disease (Small Pox) in 1796. QSL
via LoTW only. There will be no printed paper QSLs.
NP4, PUERTO RICO (NA-099). Yuriy, N2TTA, will be active as WP3C in the
CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Single-Op entry. Activity will
also count for the WLOTA as LH-2802. QSL via M0OXO. See the Web page at:
https://wp3c73.wixsite.com/wp3c
XE, MEXICO. Abraham, XE2AYO, will be active from Valle Real, Mexico,
during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Single-Op entry.
QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.
Z3, REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA. Zoki, Z32U, from Bitola, will be active
during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/
Low-Power entry. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS, eQSL or LoTW.
ZF, CAYMAN ISLANDS. Pete, K8PGJ, is once again active as ZF2PG from the
Sunny Isle of Grand Cayman (NA-016) [remotely]. Activity will be on 160-10
meters, and include the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th). LoTW will
be utilized and direct QSLs to his home callsign.
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The following stations are expected to be active in the
CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 27-28th, 2021)
Contest Rules: http://www.cqwpx.com/rules.htm
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Thanks to Bill, NG3K, for providing OPDX readers with the following
consolidated listing of the participants in the 2021 CQWW WPX SSB 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/wpxs2021.html (By callsign)
http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/wpxsd2021.html (By entity)
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Contest DXCC Class QSL
Callsign Entity Route
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4L8A Georgia SOSB 20M LoTW; QSL via M0OXO
A42K Oman SOSB LoTW
BP0P Taiwan MO LoTW; QSL**
C6AGU Bahamas SO LoTW
CQ3W Madeiras SO LoTW
E2A Thailand MS LoTW; QSL via E21EIC
E2E Thailand M/2 LoTW; QSL via E23NEZ
FG4KH Guadeloupe SO LoTW; QSL via F1DUZ (B/d)
FM5BH Martinique SOAB HP LoTW; QSL via W3HNK
IH9YMC African Italy SO LoTW; QSL via eQSL
JW2T Svalbard SO LoTW; QSL via (C)
P40A Aruba SO LoTW; QSL via WD9DZV
P45A Aruba SO P43A
PJ4G Bonaire SO LoTW; QSL via K4BAI
TC3A Turkey M/M LoTW
TC7G Turkey MO LoTW; QSL via TC7G (B/d)
TO1K St Martin SOAB SP9FIH
VP5M Turks & Caicos MO LoTW; QSL via K4QPL (d)
WP3C Puerto Rico SO M0OXO
XE2AYO Mexico SO XE2AYO
YB2DX Indonesia SOAB LoTW; QSL via YB2DX (d)
YB0ECT Indonesia SOSB 20m W2FB
YN1YN Nicaragua MO LP YN1YN
ZD8HZ Ascension Island SOSB LoTW; QSL via TA1HZ (d/e)
ZF2PH Cayman Island SO LoTW; QSL via K8PGJ (d)
(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
(*) QSLs will be sent via the Bureau - No QSL needed
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