The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1531
BID: $OPDX.1531
September 13, 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, WR3Y, W4VQ,
W5JON, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m DX News, W8TK, W9EWZ, DL1SBF, DL7UXG & The DX News
Letter, DXNews.com, DX-World.Net, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, HB9BXE, I1JQJ/IK1ADH
& 425 DX News, International DX Press, Sixitalia Weekly, UA4CC and VA3RJ
& ICPO for the following DX information.

 "Celebrating 30+ years (March 1991) of FREE DX News"
 "Could this be the final year???"
 ..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick..Tick

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 5th/September, through Sunday, 12th/September there were
215 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J,
4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5R, 5T, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 8Q,
8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A6, A7, A9,
AP, BV, BY, C3, C6, CE, CE0Z, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D6,
DL, DU, E5/s, E6, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU,
EX, EY, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FR, FS, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H40, HA,
HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J6, J7, JA, JD/o,
JT, JW, JX, JY, K, KH0, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA,
OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PJ5, PJ7,
PY, PZ, S0, S2, S5, S7, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T2, T7, TA, TF, TG,
TI, TK, TN, TU, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK,
VP2E, VP6, VP8, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XW, XX9, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU,
YV, Z2, Z3, Z6, Z8, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZF, ZL, ZL7, ZP, ZS

* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations or
 more likely a "BUSTED CALLSIGN". As always, you never know - "Work
 First Worry Later".

3D2/C, CONWAY REEF (Update). Dom, 3Z9DX (aka-3D2USU), member of the Rebel
DX Group, announced on September 2nd, that he finally received the Navy's
permission to leave the main island of Viti Levu, and will be planning
a one man DXpedition (due to the Covid and travel restrictions) to Conway
Reef for about 10 days. He will set sail around September 15-17th. It is
about 2 days sail from Fiji and 1 day to set the camp. So activity could
start around September 17th signing as 3D2CR. He states on QRZ.com, "Fiji
is still under 'No Tourism - no visitors' rules." Activity will be on 160-6
meters using CW, SSB and FT8/FT4. Suggested frequencies are:
 CW - 1822, 3502, 7002, 10106, 14002, 18072, 21002, 24892 and 28002 kHz
 SSB - 3785, 7090, 14190, 18140, 21200, 24940 and 28440 kHz
 FT8 - 1840, 3573, 7074, 10136, 14074, 18100, 21074, 24915 and 28074 kHz
 FT8(F&H) - 1840, 3567, 7056, 10131, 14090, 18095, 21091, 24911 and 28091 kHz
 FT4 - 3575, 7047.5, 10140, 14080, 18104, 21140, 24919 and 28180 kHz
 6m - 50105/CW, 50140/SSB and 50313/FT8

 Dom also states on QRZ.com, "There will be NO internet conection, NO
log online, NO QSO's request, NO cluster readings. All log mistakes will
be checked when back to Fiji Main island after the trip." No QSL route
has been announced. Most likely it will be ClubLog's OQRS.

3Y0J BOUVET ISLAND DXPEDITION NEWS. The following was posted on the 3Y0J
FaceBook page by Erwann, LB1QI, on September 11th [edited]: The German
DX Foundation (GDXF - https://www.gdxf.de/) confirms donation of 10,000
Euros (about 11,815 USDs) to 3Y0J! This is a great donation and we are
very honored with the trust they have shown in our Bouvet DXpedition
project. Let's make it together!
 73s, The 3Y0J Team
 Support us: www.3y0j.no

60M NEWS. Joe, W8GEX, reports in his "60m Newsletter" (9-5-21): Atsu,
5W1SA, states [edited], "Samoa (5W) is still a rare Island country that
is Covid Free. Our life on the Island is not restricted except some hard
time for peoples in tourism industry.
 We need to renew radio license annually and I did for year 2021 to 2022.
The authority started apply new limitation for 60m amateur activity in
Samoa that the frequency band from 5250-5450 kHz to 5351.5-5366.5 kHz the
output power is 100W (some visitors permitted 200W) @ TX to 15W EIRP.
The new permission is sort of standard for most countries that permitted
60m for amateur.
 The new license effect today 26th August 2021 as I received it, my
transmit power will reduced or just use KX3 alone so it won't exceed
the limited EIRP for 60m."
 To subscribe to the 60m Newsletter, go to: https://www.60metersonline.com

6D16, MEXICO (Special Event). Operators Iliana/XE1TUX, Mayolo/XE1MYO,
Angel/XE1GBS and Alejandro/XE1GNU will activate the special callsign
6D16S to celebrate the 200th anniversary since the consummation of the
"Independence of Mexico." Activity will take place between September
15-16th. Operations will be on all bands and modes. Special diplomas
are available. See QRZ.com for details.

9N, NEPAL. Kiyo, JA7NQQ, has been active as 9N7NQ from Katmandu, Nepal,
and will be there until September 23rd. Activity will be limited due to
his job, but over the past week he has been on 40/17/15 meters using FT8.
Watch between 0500-830z and 1230-1515z. He is using a FT-891 into a long
wire antenna. QSL via JA7NQQ by the Bureau.
 
9X, RWANDA (Reminder/Update). Harald, DF2WO, will once again be active
as 9X2AW just north of Kigali (with a new Grid KI48xe) between September
13-28th. He was preparing his 160m antenna and building a Hexbeam with
Bamboo Sticks for working on 20-10 meters and dipoles for 40/30 meters.
Modes are mainly Digital modes (FT8, PSK31, JT65 and RTTY), with some CW
and SSB. He will also use the QO-100 satellite on 2m and 70cm. QSL via
M0OXO or his OQRS. See QRZ.com for pictures.

BRAVEHEART NEWS. On September 6th, Paul, N6PSE, announced the following
on from Intrepid DX Group's FaceBook page: We were happy to receive some
news from our old friend Nigel Jolly. He has sold the Braveheart to a new
owner who will make her available for amateur radio DXpeditions. Her new
home port will be Ushuaia once she can be moved from NZ. We are delighted
that she will continue to service the amateur radio world for years to
come. She is a venerable ship and a great resource for amateur radio.
 (https://www.facebook.com/The-Intrepid-DX-Group-180857615282553/)

C5, THE GAMBIA (Update). Gerard, F5NVF, will be active as C5C from Kololi,
The Gambia, between October 24th and November 19th (maybe more if he can
stay there longer). Activity will be on 60-10 meters using CW and SSB,
with an IC-7000 w/100 watts. He will be joined later by Luc/F5RAV and
Abdel/M0NPT to be active on all bands with an IC-705 and Expert 1.3 amp
using CW, SSB, FT8 and the QO-100 satellite if possible (between October
28th and November 8th). They are also planning to be active in CQWW DX
SSB Contest (October 30-31st). QSL via F5RAV.

CB0/CE0Z, JUAN FERNANDEZ ISLANDS. Esteban, XQ7UP, reports on QRZ.com
[edited]: "I am on Robinson Crusoe Island (SA-005) since September 4th,
2021, and I will be here until September 16th, 2021. I can work ONLY HF
Phone. I will try to work almost all bands (except 160m). Working con-
ditions is a HF Barrett 2050 and a multiband antenna so please be patient
if I can't hear you. This is NOT a DXpedition, I am here for my job and
will try to be on the air as possible when I have free time. I will operate
CE0Z/XQ7UP and CB0ZZ special call. To get QSL card, the preferred way is
Clublog's OQRS." As this was been written, Esteban has been active as
CB0ZZ on 17/15 meters SSB between 2151-2215z, and 40/12/10 meters between
1840-2326z. We see no QSNs for CE0Z/XQ7UP. Per QRZ.com, QSLs are also via
LoTW, eQSL and direct to: P.O. BOX 27194, SANTIAGO, CHILE. NO Bureau.

CQ3/CT9/CS9, MADEIRA. Operators Helmut/DF7EE and Elmar/PD3EM will once
again be active as CT9/DF7EE and CS9/PD3EM, respectively, from Madeira
Island (AF-014) between October 25th and November 2nd. Both operators
have been on this island before (17th trip for Helmut). Activity will
be on various HF bands, including 60m, and an entry in the CQWW DX SSB
Contest (October 30-31st) using the callsign CQ3W (possibly CR3A). QSL
CQ3W via ClubLog or LoTW. QSL CT9/DF7EE via ClubLog. QSL CS9/PD3EM via
PD3EM, direct or by the Bureau.

D6, COMOROS (Update). Operators Janusz/SP9FIH and Leszek/SP6CIK will be
active as D60AC and D60AD, respectively, from Moroni, Comoros (AF-007),
between September 18th and October 2nd. It took 3 months to get their
licenses. Activity will be on 80/40/20/17/15/12/10 meters using CW, SSB,
RTTY and FT8. QSL via their home callsigns or via ClubLog (preferred).
For more details and updates, see: http://d6.dxpeditions.org/

EA6, BALEARIC ISLANDS (Sat Op). Philippe, EA4NF, will be active as EA6/EA4NF
from Formentera Island (EU-004, WW Loc. JM08qr) between September 17-20th.
Activity will be on the FM satellites. QSL via LoTW. For updates, watch
Twitter at: https://twitter.com/EA4NF_SAT

FJ, ST. BARTHELEMY. Dario, KP4DO, will be active as FJ/KP4DO from Gustavia,
St. Barthelemy (NA-146) between November 19-24th. Activity will be on
40/20/17/10 meters, but mostly on 20 meters, depending on the propagation.
QSL via KP4DO direct. A special QSL card is being designed.

FP, ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (Postponed Again). Eric, KV1J, who was expected
to operate from the Island of Miquelon (NA-032, DIFO FP-002 WLOTA 1417,
Grid GN17) as FP/KV1J between September 21st and October 5th, has postponed
his trip "due to COVID related travel complications." He states, "Hopefully
the next trip will be late June and July 2022. Also may do a short trip
late winter 2022. Plans are dependent on the COVID situation, travel and
lodging availability." For more details and updates, check out his Web page
at: http://www.kv1j.com/fp

HB9, SWITZERLAND (Ballon Op). Members of the Helvetia Telegraphy Club (HTC)
will activate the callsign HB9HC/AM in the air from a hot air balloon.
Hans-Peter, HB9BXE, informs OPDX that the HB9HC/AM team's planned date is
Tuesday, September 14th. Alternative dates are: Wed. 15th, Thu. 16th and
Sat. 18th. The balloon flight will be 2 hours long (within 0530-0900 UTC).
The hot air balloon ride is very dependent on the weather. The probability
that a trip will take place on the scheduled date is around 50 percent
and the decision about it will be made at short notice! The Web team will
try to keep the information up-to-date (on QRZ.com) in a timely manner.
Operators mentioned are Urs/HB9ABO, Hans-Peter/HB9BXE, Uli/HB9CGA, Peter/
HB9TVK and Thomas/HB9BSH. The equipment is a KX3 with 15W into antennas
for 40/30/20m (hanging vertically). Other bands may be possible. It is
advisable to consult the network of inverted beacons or a cluster to
locate the active frequency. RBN link:
 http://www.reversebeacon.net/dxsd1/dxsd1.php?f=0&c=hb9hc%2Fam&t=dx
You will be able to track the exact position of the balloon via APRS at:
 https://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FHB9HC-5&timerange=3600&tail=3600
A special "balloon card" QSL will be available via the Bureau. For more
details and photos, see QRZ.com.

II2, ITALY (Special Event). Members of ARI Sezione Di Brescia (IQ2CF)
will be active as II2GP from Brescia between September 11-26th. Activity
is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the the first Italian Grand Prix
which took place in September 1921 in Montichiari. A special "First
Italian Car Grand Prix Centenary Award" is available, see:
https://www.aribrescia.it/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/diploma-gran-premio-rules-eng.pdf

IOTA NEWS. The following are IOTA operations that were active this past
week between September 6-11th (as per the DXCluster):

 IOTA Callsign Island/GROUP Bands/Modes
 ------ ---------- ------------- ------------
 AF-016 FR4QT Reunion 20m; SSB
 AF-018 IH9YMC Pantelleria 60m;
 AF-022 ZD7GB ST HELENA 30m; FT8
 AN-015 8J1RL QUEEN MAUD LAND 20/12m; FT8
 AS-002 A92AA BAHRAIN 40m; SSB
 AS-004 5B4AMX CYPRUS 20/17m; CW/FT8
 AS-007 JA0PE HONSHU 15m; FT8
 AS-007 JA1IOA HONSHU 15m; FT8
 AS-007 JA1VGV HONSHU 15m; FT8
 AS-007 JA2ANR HONSHU 15m; FT8
 AS-007 JA3PCQ HONSHU 15m; FT8
 AS-007 JA7FHL HONSHU 15m; FT8
 AS-007 JA7WXL HONSHU 15m; FT8
 AS-007 JH1BSJ HONSHU 15m; FT8
 AS-041 JO3LVG/P OKI 17m; FT8
 AS-053 HS0ZNV MALAY PENINSULA WEST 20m; CW
 AS-077 JA6GCE KYUSHU 20m; SSB
 EU-003 CU2CO EASTERN 15m; SSB
 EU-004 EH6SDC BALEARIC 30m; CW
 EU-005 G1UBL/P GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
 EU-005 G2BKZ GREAT BRITAIN 20m; SSB
 EU-005 G3EJS GREAT BRITAIN 80m; FT8
 EU-005 GB0BHM GREAT BRITAIN 80m; SSB
 EU-005 M0RBG GREAT BRITAIN 40m; SSB
 EU-014 TK5AE CORSICA 20m; FT8
 EU-018 OY1CT FAROE 20m; CW
 EU-021 TF5B ICELAND 30m; FT8
 EU-024 IS0/IZ1RDQ SARDINIA 40/20m; SSB
 EU-025 IT9HRL SICILY 40m; SSB
 EU-025 IW9GSH SICILY 20m; FT4
 EU-028 IA5D Elba 80/40/20/15m; CW/SSB/FT8
 EU-031 IC8HRG Ischia 20m; SSB
 EU-031 IC8I Ischia 40/20m; SSB
 EU-037 SD7M KALMAR COUNTY 80/40/20m; CW/SSB
 EU-037 SD7W KALMAR COUNTY 40/20m; CW/SSB
 EU-046 LA1CI TROMS COUNTY 20m; SSB
 EU-047 DJ4EL/P JUIST 40m; SSB
 EU-050 IL7/IZ7ATN PUGLIA (FOGGIA) REGION 40m; SSB
 EU-066 UA3DLD/1 SOLOVETSKIYE 20m; CW
 EU-067 SZ200ERS KYKLADES 20m; SSB
 EU-070 F/IK1TTD Porquerolles 40m;
 EU-083 IP1X Gallinara 40/20m; CW/SSB
 EU-115 2I0UIR IRELAND 20m; FT4
 EU-115 MI0TGO IRELAND 80m; SSB
 EU-129 DL8DZL/P USEDOM 20m; CW
 EU-130 IQ3AZ/P FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA REGION 40m; CW
 EU-131 IK3PQH/P VENETO REGION 40/20m; SSB
 EU-170 9A/OK2VCR DALMATIA NORTH 30m; FT8
 EU-172 OZ7PR/P JYLLAND EAST AND FYN 40m; SSB
 NA-015 CM2XN CUBA 40m; SSB
 NA-015 CO7FR CUBA 40m; CW
 NA-015 CO8LY CUBA 30m; FT8
 NA-016 ZF2LZ CAYMAN 20/15m; CW
 NA-018 OX3XR GREENLAND 20m; CW
 OC-019 KH6PXM HAWAIIAN 80m; SSB
 OC-019 KH7TV HAWAIIAN 80m; SSB
 NA-022 VP2ETE ANGUILLA 20m; SSB
 NA-026 W8T NEW YORK STATE 40m; SSB
 NA-027 VO1IV NEWFOUNDLAND 20m; FT8
 NA-036 VE7JH BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCE 30m; FT8
 NA-058 KN4FKS GEORGIA STATE 40m; SSB
 NA-096 HI8RD HISPANIOLA 60m;
 NA-099 KP3N PUERTO RICO 20m; CW
 NA-099 KP4DX PUERTO RICO 17m; CW
 NA-099 WP3UX PUERTO RICO 60m;
 NA-102 FG5GP GUADELOUPE 20m; SSB
 NA-110 W4IOP SOUTH CAROLINA STATE 15m; FT8
 NA-135 XE3BGM CAMPECHE STATE 17m; SSB
 OC-001 VK2IO/P Australia 80m;
 OC-001 VK2PDX Australia 40m; FT8
 OC-001 VK2POP Australia 40m; FT8
 OC-001 VK3EY Australia 20m; SSB
 OC-001 VK3IO Australia 20m; SSB
 OC-001 VK5MRD Australia 30m; FT8
 OC-001 VK6EI Australia 40/30m; FT8
 OC-001 VK6MIT Australia 40m; FT8
 OC-001 VK8NSB Australia 15m; SSB
 OC-013 E51JD RAROTONGA 20m; SSB
 OC-016 3D2AG VITI LEVU AND VANUA LEVU 40m; CW
 OC-016 3D2USU VITI LEVU AND VANUA LEVU 20/15m; CW/SSB
 OC-021 YB0IBM JAVA 20m; SSB
 OC-021 YB1AR JAVA 20m; SSB
 OC-021 YB1TJ JAVA 20m; SSB
 OC-021 YC1LJT JAVA 15m; SSB
 OC-028 V73NS RALIK CHAIN 40m; CW
 OC-036 ZL1MRC NORTH 17m; SSB
 OC-036 ZL1WN NORTH 17m; SSB
 OC-036 ZL25NZ NORTH 20m; FT8
 OC-049 A35JP TONGATAPU 20m; FT8
 OC-088 V85T BORNEO 40m; SSB
 OC-088 YC7UTO BORNEO 20m; FT8
 OC-097 5W1SA SAMOA 20m; FT8
 OC-134 ZL3GA SOUTH 30m; CW
 OC-134 ZL3RIK SOUTH 40m; FT8
 OC-146 YE8TPA CELEBES 30m; FT8
 OC-146 YF8RP CELEBES 20m; FT8
 SA-002 VP8LP FALKLAND 80/40/20/10m; SSB/FT8/FT4
 SA-005 CB0ZZ Robinson Crusoe 40/12/10m; SSB
 SA-006 PJ4GR BONAIRE 15m; FT8
 SA-011 9Z4AH TRINIDAD 17m; SSB
 SA-011 9Z4SB TRINIDAD 20m; SSB
 SA-011 9Y59IND TRINIDAD 40m; FT8
 SA-099 PJ2MAN CURACAO 20m; SSB
 
 ** Thanks to the individuals who put the island/group and mode
 on their QSNs on their PacketCluster reports. The format we
 suggest is "Mode/IOTA#/Island or Group" (ex. FT8/OC-146/Celebes).

 EU-003. Operators Jose/CU2CE, Francisco/CU2DX and Olivier/W6NV will
 be active as CR2M from Sao Miguel Island, Azores, during the
 CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 30-31st) as a Multi? entry. QSL
 via LoTW.

 EU-006. Members of the EIDXG and guests will activate the special
 callsign EJ1D from Inis Mor, Aran Islands, during their annual
 DX Convention called "DX Féile" between September 24-26th.
 QSL via M0OXO's OQRS. For more details on the "DX Féile",
 see: http://eidxg.com/dx-feile-21

 EU-028. (Reminder) Operators Alessandro/IU3EDK (SSB), Andrea/IU1LCU
 (CW/SSB) and Alvaro/IU1DUB (CW/SSB) will be active as IA5D
 from Elba Island (IIA T016), Tuscany Islands, between now
 and September 17th. Activity will be holiday style on various
 HF bands using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via IU3EDK,
 direct or by the Bureau.

 OC-137. Mike, VK4DX, will once again be active as VK4DX/P from Russell
 Island, Southern Moreton Bay Islands, between September 23-26th.
 Activity will be on 40-15 meters using mostly CW, but will
 include some SSB and FT8. Equipment is a 100 watt radio and
 wire antennas at the water front. QSL via VK4DX, direct, by
 the Bureau, LoTW or ClubLog's OQRS. When mailing direct QSL
 please include 1 x IRC for return postage. IMPORTANT: U.S.
 Dollars are not accepted. Any QSL with U.S. Dollars included
 will be replied via bureau. For more details and updates, see:
 http://vk4dx.com/

 SA-029. Fabio, PY2RMZ, will be active as PX1AI from Algodao Island
 between October 30th and November 2nd. Activity will be on
 80/40/20/15/10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. Look for more
 details to be forthcoming.

 SA-041. Ren, PY8WW, will be active as PX8L from Lenaois Island between
 September 30th and October 3rd. Activity will be on 40-10
 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via PY8WW. PLEASE NOTE:
 This is a reissued callsign. In 2010 PX8L was activated by
 Xavier, PY7ZY, from the Island of São Luis-MA, IOTA SA-016.
 The QSL Information for this activation is PY7ZY or ClubLog.

 SA-046. (Reminder) Members of the Pernamuco Expeditionary Amateur
 Radio Group will be active as ZW7I from the Santa Cruz Environ-
 mental Protection Area (WWFF PYFF-0373) on Itamaraca Island
 between 2100z, September 17th, and 2100z, September 19th. The
 team mentioned is Fernando/PS8PL, Ronaldo/PS8RV, James/PU8ROT,
 Lucas/PY7AN, Jose/PY7BC, Jean/PY7BR, Ricardo/PY7RL and Wagner/
 PY7WM. Activity will be on 80/40/20/17/15/12/10 meters using
 CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via PY7WM, LoTW, eQSL and E-mail.

 PLEASE NOTE: Since the Webmasters of the  have
 decided NOT to post or dedicate a Web page to announce upcoming IOTA
 operations, PLEASE send your IOTA operations information to the OPDX,
 and we will post it here in an upcoming bulletin......

JD1, MINAMI TORISHIMA. Take, JG8NQJ, will once again be active as JG8NQJ/JD1
from Marcus Island, Minami Torishima (OC-073, JCG 10007), sometime between
early October to mid-December for 3 months. He is usually there to work
on the island's weather station. Activity will be limited to his spare
time. He will usually be mainly on 17 meters, but may try 40/30 meters
and will also be on 20/15/12/10/6 meters using CW (possibly RTTY), with
a Yaesu FT-450 and 50W. QSL via JA8CJY or by the Bureau via JG8NQJ.

K4, UNITED STATES (POW/MIA Event). Observance of "National POW MIA Recog-
nition Day" are held across this United States on the third Friday in
September. This year it will be on September 17th. The day was established
to honor our prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action.
This will be the 13th year that special event station K4MIA has been
activated. Primary operational days will be September 11th through Sep-
tember 19th. Operators will be active on SSB, CW and FT8. Also, look for
the following sister stations to be on the air: K4MIA/5, K4MIA/7 and
K4MIA/8. Throughout the month of September, K4MIA will hopefully be
operating on the Satellites, EME, Microwave and other less used Digital
modes (PSK32, Hell Scriber, RTTY, SSTV). Besides operating from their
home QTHs, operators will operate from VA Hospital, American Legion Post,
and various parks (as part of POTA). They are trying to increase the
awareness of our POWs and MIAs. Because of the volume of requests, you
MUST SEND SASE to get a returned QSL. Please take time to remember our
POW's and MIA's as well as their families. Operators would also like to
include the KIA's and all veterans (past and present) that have given so
much for this country.

KT7, UNITED STATES (Special Event). Members of the Tortolita Radio Club
(KT7RC) will be radio-active on Saturday, September 18th, from Titan
Missile Museum, the last remaining missile silo from the cold war era
of a total 54 built. Operations will be between 1630-2030z; suggested
frequencies are: CW - 14040 and 7045 kHz; SSB - 14250 and 7200 kHz;
FT8 - 18100 and 7074 kHz. A special PDF certificate will be E-mailed to
you free upon request at (contact@tortolita-rc.com). Please, no paper
QSLs.

MDXC PRESENTATION. The Madison DX Club's (MDXC) will have a ZOOM pre-
sentation on September 14th. The program will be "6m Earth-Moon-Earth
System Construction" presented by David Schmocker, KJ9I. The MDXC ZOOM
host will be Kevin Shea, N9JKP, that will be online starting at 5:45 PM
Central Daylight Time to socialize before the business meeting begins
and to provide time to work through any technical issues. A brief business
meeting will begin at 6:00 PM Central Daylight Time. The program starts
at 6:30 PM Central Daylight Time, sharp. All interested hams are welcome.
To Join the Zoom Meeting and Program simply use this link:
 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83181396616?pwd=dUIrdWo3bE45T0xyUkZOS2xKdDBIZz09
 Meeting ID: 831 8139 6616
 Password: 124658

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bulletin. PLEASE pass the word around.... Thanks and 73 de Tedd KB8NW
PLEASE NOTE: OUTLOOK users PLEASE read below.

OX, GREENLAND. Bo, OZ1DJJ, will once again be active as OX3LX from the
Main Island (NA-018, WW Loc. GP47TA ), in west Greenland, between September
15-21st. Activity will be on focused on the low bands this trip using a
vertical antenna, but he has been on 20 meters. He states this is NOT a
DXpedition, and the best chance to work him will be around lunchtime and
after dinner (his local time UTC-2), also during the weekend, possibly
at night/morning. QSL via OZ0J direct (see QRZ.com). Logs get uploaded
to LoTW, ClubLog and sometimes eQSL. For more details and updates, watch
QRZ.com.

OY, FAROE ISLANDS (Reminder). Stian, LB5SH, has announced that he will be
on a "Mini expedition" to Tórshavn, Faroe Islands (EU-018), and be active
as OY/LB5SH between September 17-20th. Activity will mainly be on SSB
and FT8. Bands of operation depend on what antennas he can take and set
up at his QTH. He might do a few QSOs in the SAC CW Contest (September
18-19th) as well. All QSOs will be confirmed on QRZ.com and LoTW.

PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (September 13-19th).......
 Sep/13th HN Sep/16th HN Sep/18th AN
 Sep/14th AN Sep/17th AN Sep/19th HN
 Sep/15th AN

 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 Administration (NOAA):
 https://www.swpc.noaa.gov
 https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/solar-cycle-progression
 * News and Information About The Sun-Earth Environment:
 https://www.spaceweather.com
 * 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

QSL INFO AND NEWS...................
 QSL-INFO from DB0SDX by Lothar, DL1SBF (www.qslinfo.eu) (September 12th)
 QSL-INFO from various sources provided by OPDX
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 4O7CC via UA4CC EH8SDC via EA1AUM II9IGDG via IT9DSA (d/L)
 5P5T via OZ1FDH EH9SDC via EA1AUM IL7/IZ7ATN via IZ7ATN
 8Z91ND via HZ1SAR (d) EM30UA via US8UA (L/e) IS0/IZ1RDQ via IZ1RDQ
 9A/DL7AFS via DL7AFS EM3U via UY5UZ LX/OO7W via ON4AUP
 9A5ZTT via NX4TT EN5R via UY2RA & (L) LZ/OP4L/P via ON4LDK
 9X2AW via M0OXO EP2LMA via EA5GL (d) OE/DO2BE/P via DO2BE
 A35JP via JA0RQV (O/B/d/L) F/DF1AKR/P via DF1AKR OE4C via OE4RGC
 AP2MKS via EA5GL (d/L/AP-B) F/DL6GCA/P via DL6GCA OK6T via OK1DCF (B)
 CT7/DL6UHA/P via DL6UHA FK8HA via K3IRV OP6A via ON6ARA
 CT7/PA3GCU via PA3GCU FK8HM via F5MFV OR6T via ON4AMX
 CT8/DD8ZX via (L/B/d) FK8HW via VK4FW OR7G/P via ON7VG
 DF0XC via DL8RBS FM5BH via W3HNK OS8A via ON8VK
 DQ4X via DM4EAX FM5FJ via KU9C OT4A via ON4AEK (L/e)
 DQ850DOM via DL3KUD HB0/DL5YL via DL5YL PD2021GP via PD1HPB
 DQ8T via DL8NCG (B) HC1HC via NE8Z (d/L) PJ4KY via M0URX
 EG3SQ via EA3RCI HZ7C via HZ7C (L) SO/PD7YY via PD7YY
 EG5DIC via EB5URT (B) IA5D via IU3EDK SO0B via SP9MAX
 EH1SDC via EA1AUM IC8I via IK5WWA TK/F4EED via F4EED
 EH2SDC via EA1AUM II0IADU via IM0SDX V31MA via M0OXO (O/L)
 EH3SDC via EA1AUM II0IHMG via IZ0EUX & (L) W2T via (***)
 EH4SDC via EA1AUM II5IAFZ via IQ5AE WA2NYC via (L/d/B)
 EH5SDC via EA1AUM II6DA via IK6IHU (e) Z68XX via DL2JRM
 EH6SDC via EA1AUM II8IHBC via IU8CEU (E7-B/d/e) ZW1I via PY1II & (L)
 EH7SDC via EA1AUM II9IABJ via IT9YBL ZY2O via ZY2O (PY-B/L)

 (e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (*-B) DX's- Bureau
 (O) OQRS only (C) ClubLog only (L) LoTW only (N) No QSL needed
 (I) No IRC (P) PayPal (NB) No Bureau (n) no printed QSLs
 (P) Please send no QSL
 (**) QSL automatically via Bureau - do not send QSLs
 (***) Certificate Download Only

 LOGS ONLINE AT CLUBLOG.ORG THIS WEEK......
 https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/3D2USU (Updated)
 https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/9G5FI (Updated)
 https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/KP4/AB2RF (Updated)

 QSLS RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 3DA0AQ, 5T5PA, 5X3R, EA6ET, GJ0KYZ, JW0W,
 NP2X, OM2XW, RT2F, UR7GO, Z21ML and ZL7DX

 QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: AM400Y, CT1ILT, F5MYK/MM, JA1NLX, JD1BHA, LY1CX,
 RI0FWA (AS-025), RI0Q (AS-152), SO95IARU and SV2RSG/A

 QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 3D2PV, 4W/NB3MM, 5I0DX, A52IC, BQ9P,
 BV1EL, BV7GC, D4CC, PZ5W, R150ANO, RI1OB, SU9VB, TX5EG, TX7T, VP6D,
 VP9/DK7LX, Z6/EI5GM and ZA/ZA1F
 --- We would like to see more QSL Bureaus (such as AS/US/SA/AF.. etc)
 send in their info....

S5230, SLOVENIA (Special Event). Savo, S52SX, will be activating the
special callsign S5230SX from Skofja Loka to celebrate the 30th anni-
versary of the Republic of Slovenia's independence. QSL via S52SX or
eQSL.

S9, SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE (Update). The Czech DXpedition Group will be
active as S9OK from Sao Tome Island (AF-023). Operators mentioned are
Petr/OK1BOA, Petr/OK1FCJ, Palo/OK1CRM, Pavel/OK1GK, Ruda/OK2ZA, Ludek/
OK2ZC, Karel/OK2ZI and David/OK6DJ. The team will arrive on October 2nd
and depart on October 16th. Approx. on air: limited/building up October
3-5th; full operation planned between October 5-14th; dismantling October
15-16th; departure on October 16th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters
using CW, SSB and the Digital modes (FT8 & RTTY). Suggested frequencies
(+/- QRM) are:
 CW - 1832, 3535, 5353, 7032, 10105, 14025, 18079, 21025, 24903 and 28018 kHz
 SSB - 3790, 7185, 14185, 18150, 21280, 24935 and 28450 kHz
 FT8 - 1840, 3580, 5357, 7071, 10144, 14090, 18109, 21091, 24923 and 28091 kHz
 RTTY - 3580, 7045, 10142, 14080, 18099, 21080, 24911 and 28080 kHz
 6m - 50095/CW, 50150/SSB and 50313/FT8

 Based on the local internet availability, they plan to use ClubLog's
"Live Stream" wherever it will be possible. Their "Live Stream" link:
 https://clublog.org/livestream/s9ok
QSL via OK6DJ, direct, OQRS or LoTW. For more details and updates, check
the following URL links: Web Page - https://www.cdxp.cz
Czech DXpedition FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1472348776313779

SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER (Highway to a DX Party!). Just a reminder that every-
one's popular annual special event (Route 66 On The Air) has started this
past weekend on Saturday, September 11th, and will continue until 2359z on
Sunday, September 19th. There will be 22 special event stations representing
locations from Chicago to Santa Monica, and utilizing the callsigns W6A
through W6V. For more details about the event, see OPDX.1529 or go to the
"Route 66 On The Air" Web page at: http://w6jbt.org/?page_id=15

TL, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (Update). Members of the Italian DX Team
will be active from Central African Republic as TL8AA (CW-SSB-RTTY) and
TL8ZZ (FT8) during the Spring of 2022. Plans are to have 8 operators and
5 stations. Operators mentioned are Alfeo/I1HJT, Tony/I2PJA, Silvano/
I2YSB, Vinicio/IK2CIO, Angelo/IK2CKR, Stefano/IK2HKT, Gino/IK2RZP and
Franco/I1FQH. The pilot station can be contacted with inquires (English
only) at: idtpilot@gmail.com
Activity will be on 160-6 meters using the above modes. Their suggested
frequencies are:
 TL8AA Callsign
 --------------
 CW - 1826, 3527, 7025, 10115, 14030, 18068, 21030, 24890 and 28030 kHz
 SSB - 3775, 7090, 14240, 18130, 21310, 24950 and 28470 kHz
 RTTY - 14084 kHz
 6m - 50090 kHz/CW and 50160 kHz/SSB

 J5HKT Callsign
 (Using F/H)
 --------------
 FT8 - 1845, 3567, 7056, 10131, 14084, 18095, 21091, 24911 and 28091 kHz
 6m - 50303 kHz/FT8

 Their official Web site is at: http://www.i2ysb.com/idt
Subject to the availability of internet connection, the REAL TIME Log
will be available at: http://win.i2ysb.com/logonline
Official forum at: http://www.hamradioweb.net
QSL via I2YSB direct, OQRS or LoTW.

TM51, FRANCE (Special Event). Philippe, F5PTA, is currently active as
TM51SEA to commemorate Jacques Cousteau's vessel Calypso until the end
of the year. QSL via eQSL.

V2, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA. Operators Bud/AA3B (V26K) and Brian/N3OC (V26OC)
are now active from Antigua (NA-100) until September 20th. Activity will
be holiday style on various bands and modes. They are there to work on
the V26B contest station. QSL V26K via AA3B or LoTW (preferred). QSL
V26OC via N3OC direct or LoTW (preferred).

V4, ST. KITTS (Canceled). John, W5JON/V47JA, informs [edited], "Hi Guys,
-- Sorry to say that St. Kitts remains under strict Covid quarantine so
my V47JA, October 4-18th, 2021, operation is canceled (ed. See OPDX.1521).
However, we are planning on returning to our St. Kitts vacation home immedi-
ately after the quarantine is lifted. Whenever that occurs. However, both
my October, Sint Marteen, PJ7JA and St. Eustatius, PJ5/W5JON operations
(ed. See OPDX.1521 and OPDX.1527) have been reconfirmed and firm remain
as scheduled.... 73, John Abbruscato W5JON"

ZA, ALBANIA. Ark, UA4CC, is now active as ZA/UA4CC near Vlera, Albania, on
the sea coast until September 13th, possibly longer. Current activity is
holiday style and has been mainly on 40/30/20/17 meters using FT8, possibly
some CW. He tells OPDX that he is using a Elecraft K3 and balcony antenna
(fishing rod). Ark mentions that he can "see Sazan Island in front of hotel.
I had a short trip to the island by speed boat. There are military bases on
island and you need special permission to get to the island. May be I will
arrange activity next time. Sazan Island (EU-169) is rare." QSL via UA4CC,
direct, ClubLog's OQRS or LoTW.