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The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 609
BID: $OPDX.609
April 28, 2003
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio
Online at 440-237-8208 28.8k-1200 Baud 8/N/1
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet
Clusters Network, ARRL Letter and Web Site, K1XN & GoList, K2FF, K2PF,
KF2HC, NG3K, W3UR & The Daily DX, K4VUD, KP4ARN, N4AA & QRZ DX, N4GN,
N5VL, W5EW, W5UE, WA5PAE, KG6AR, KK6T, N6CW, AD8J, K8YSE, K9OT, Iveria
IARC-4L1W, 9V1YC, CS1CRE, DF5AU, DL1EK/DL7VOA & DX Newsletter, DL2VFR &
IOTA-POST, E21EIC, F5NQL & UFT, FJ5DX & La Gazette du DX, I1JQJ & IK1ADH
- 425 DX NEWS, IK2SAI, JI6KVR & JA-IOTA Islands News, JR3TVH, OH2BH,
OZ6OM/OZ7M & OZ 50 MHz DX Bulletin, TI2DLL, UA9ORQ and VA3RJ & ICPO
for the following DX information.
EDITOR'S SPECIAL NOTE (by KB8NW): There will "NOT" be an OPDX bulletin
for May 5th, because I have to travel to Martin, Tennessee, next weekend
to help move my daughter back from college. However, if everyone sends
their info before I leave or if there is a special announcement, there
"MAY" be a bulletin late (very late) May 5th. PLEASE continue to send
your DX info to me (you never know!).
DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 20th/April, through Sunday, 27th/April there were 226
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 3X,
4J, 4L, 4S, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5T, 5U, 5V, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X,
8P, 8Q, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9V, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6,
A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C9, CE, CE0Z, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX,
D2, D4, DL, DU, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX,
EY, EZ, F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW,
H4, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5, J6,
J7, J8, JA, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH3, KH6, KH9, KL, KP2, KP4,
LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2,
P4, PA, PJ2, PJ7, PY, PZ, S0, S2, S5, S9, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9,
T5, T7, T9, TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TN, TR, TU, TY, UA, UA2, UA9, UK,
UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9N, VK9X, VP2E, VP2V, VP5,
VP8/h, VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XW, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YK, YL, YN,
YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, ZD9, ZK1/s, ZL, ZP, ZS
* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations. As
always, you never know - "Work First Worry Later" (WFWL).
4A, MEXICO. Alejandro, XE2BSS, informs OPDX that a group of Mexicans
and one U.S. amateur radio operator will be activating the callsign,
4A2Q, from Imuris in the State of Sonora, Mexico (grid DM40). Operations
start at 0300z on May 3th and will end at about 2200z May 4th. Modes of
operation will be: CW, PSK31, RTTY and SSB. For this occasion, they will
also be active for all passess on UO-14, FO-20 and FO-29 satellites;
on the two last passes they will operate CW also. The group will also
operate on all bands on HF from 160-10 meters. Operators mentioned are:
Gerardo C. Varela/XE2Q, Marco Antonio Soto Gutierrez/XE2TG, Vicente Uriel
Martinez/XE2VAS, Marco Antonio Gamboa/XE2SNG, Patrick E. Stoddard/
XE2/WD9EWK, Jesus Meraz/XE2VJM, Manuel Rios/XE2ABB, Alejandro Pereida
Mendoza/XE2BSS, Rafael Valdez Ley/XE2PVX, Enrique Romanillo Lopez/XE2SER
and David Alonso Rivas Perez/XE2RDA. QSL via WD9EWK, Patrick Stoddard.
More information about this special event operation can be found at:
http://www.qsl.net/wd9ewk/4a2q.html
BALLOON EXPERIMENT. The Italian Amateur Radio Society - Milano Chapter
(Associazione Radioamatori Italiani - Sezione di Milano) is proud to
announce ARBE: Amateur Radio Ballooning Experiment. A special team will
apply APRS technology for balloon ground position monitoring. During the
same time a radio operator will fly onboard calling on the amateur radio
VHF band (voice, USB) from the Mantova Airport. A special QSL card will
be issued for all stations joining the event. QSL Manager will be given
during the operations. The callsign used will be IQ2MI/p, and please check
on 144.300 MHz +/- QRM USB starting at about 0800-0900z on May 10th.
Flight should be 1-3 hours long. Due to weather conditions, the flight
may be rescheduled for May 17th, same time. In order to get up-to-date
information about the ARBE event progress, you can visit the ARI Milano
Web site at: http://www.arimi.it/rubriche/arbe.html
(This page will be activated early May) ARBE is sponsored by the most
important Milan Ham Radio Center: EP-Elettroprima srl, Aeronord Balloons &
Airships, and the Space Engineering Department of Politecnico di Milano
University.
CASTLE ACTIVITY. Members of the "Clube Radioamadores do Entroncamento",
will use the special callsign, CS7AL, and will be active May 31st from
Castel Alcanede (DCFP reference C-112, DMHP reference SR-012 and DMP
reference 1416 for the Portuguese Castles Award). Operation will be on
40 and 20 meter SSB. Castel Alcanede is located in the Province of
Ribatejo. QSL via CT1BXE, direct or bureau.
CY9, ST. PAUL ISLAND. The CY9 DXpedition team is now complete. The
operation will take place from July 24th to August 2nd, with an entry in
the IOTA Contest. The team members are Robert/N0RN, Vance/N5VL, Igor/W0IZ,
Joe/KO4RR, Andrea/K5AAH (YL), Alan/K5AB and Dale/VE7SV. They will be
taking with them a Battle Creek Special and will operate on the low bands
during all openings. Callsign will be given either at the beginning of
the operation or shortly before. QSL via N5VL. Visit the following Web page
for updates: http://www.hometown.aol.com/vlepierre/myhomepage/index.html
DAYTON HAMVENTION HAPPENINGS. The Northern Ohio DX Association (along
with WVNO Radio) will once again sponsor a Hospitality Suite at this
year's Dayton Hamvention. This year's Hospitality Suite will be dedicated
to the memory of one of NODXA's "Silent Key" club members Jim Hire, W8ZET.
Jim loved ham radio and enjoyed meeting his friends from around the world
each year at Dayton. He was also a NODXA "Honorary Life Member" and was
very involved with NODXA and the Hospitality Suite. This year Jim's wife,
Janeen (now a new ham - KC8BRS) has decided to keep the tradition going
and will provide some special memorabilia of Jim at the Hospitality
Suite. Please stop by and visit. It will be in Suite 1011 on the 10th Club
Floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel (old Stouffers) on Friday and Saturday
evenings. All DXers/Contesters are welcome. Munchies and refreshments
will be avaialble. Come and meet the members and friends of NODXA.
FP, ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON. Paul/K9OT and Peg/KB9LIE (YL op) are planning
their third annual low-power DX vacation as FP/K9OT and FP/KB9LIE to
Miquelon (NA-032) from July 27th-August 5th. This will include an entry
by FP/K9OT in the CW North American QSO Party. They will operate both CW
and SSB and concentrate on 160, 80, 40, 30, 17, 12, and 10 meters, which
are in the greatest demand. Special attention will again be given to QRP
stations, mobiles, and VK-ZL-JA-JT-Oceania. QSL via homecalls; bureau
cards will be accepted. For direct cards, please include SASE or SAE with
one GS or IRC (old or new style). Visit the following Web page for updates
at: http://www.mhtc.net/~k9ot
HS0, THAILAND. Charles Harpole, K4VUD, will once again activate his Thailand
callsign, HS0ZCW, for the period of April 28th to about June 15th. He
states, "Please note... WARC band operations in Thailand are NOT ALLOWED
at the present time. Local hams are working on permissions." He also
mentions that 80/160 meters operations are only during some contests and
only then in small 3 kc windows, CW and SSB.
IOTA NEWS.......................
AS-079. Taka, JR3TVH, will be active as JR3TVH/6, from Miyako Island
(Miyako-gun, Sakishima Island, Okinawa-ken) from May 1-4th.
Activity will be on 40-6 meters AM/CW/FM/RTTY/SSB. He will
set up a 6m beacon on 50.138 MHz looking for 6m DX stations.
For skeds, E-mail Taka at: jr3tvh@arrl.net
QSL via his homecall via the bureau or direct (QRZ.com).
EU-125. Mirko, DJ1AA, was active and scouting out the Island of Romo,
located in the North Sea Coast Group (QTH of this Island is
between Sylt [DL] and Mando Island [OZ]), last week. He plans
to possibly be active from here for the upcoming IOTA Contest
in July. Mirko is the Team Leader for a new IOTA contest group.
EU-136. There has been a slight change in plans!. Boro/9A3KB and
Den/9A3FO, members of the IOCAGroup (The Islands of Croatia
Activators Group) and the CTC (The Croatian Telegraphy Club),
are planning to be active from five Croatian islands in the
EU-136 group as homecall/p, between May 31st and June 4th. Their
first island will be Sveti Marko (IOCA CI-117) May 31st. From
May 31st to June 1st; they will be active from Krk Island
(CI-046) and Voscica lighthouse (CLH 188, Loc: JN75HF); June
2nd and 3rd from Susak Island (CI-108) and Garba Lighthouse
(WLHA LH-0444, CLH-031, Loc: JN74DM); June 3rd from Losinj
Island (CI-058); June 3rd and 4th from Cres Island (CI-012,
Grid JN74). Look for them on 80-10 meters, CW only. QSLs via
the individual's home callsign, direct or bureau. No e-QSLs,
please!
EU-148. Operators/Members of the Castres DX Gang (F5AUB, F5XX, F5BJW,
F4CLO, F5JBR, F5UOE, F5BLP and F6DBX) will be active once
more from the Fort Brescou Island (French Departments Award:
Herault/34; French Provinces Award: Languedoc-Roussillon,
DIFM ME-001, WLH0500, French Forts and Castles Award DFCF34001),
from May 22-26th. Activity is planned for HF + 6 meters bands,
SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK31. Ther will be at least 4 stations with
beams, wires and amps (two on the air using SSB, one using CW
and one using PSK31/RTTY/CW). The callsign will be F5XX/p. Two
members of the crew (namely Bernard F5XX and Andre, F5JBR) will
sign TM5B during the WPX Contest. QSL via F5XX, either direct
(envelope + postage) or via the French bureau. More information
about the Castres DX Gang is available (in French) at:
http://castres.dx.gang.free.fr/
OC-NEW. Operators Wen/YB2DGR and Rivai/YB2MTA will activate the
Karimata Island Group (YB7 west) from July 24-30th (minimum
operation is 5 days, which includes the IOTA Contest).
IOTA reference number: OC-new (confirmed by G3KMA)
WLH reference number: LH-new (until population of island
is known)
Their time of activity will be 12 hours a day as following
the LH powered up (evening). Band activity will be on 15m
(mainly SSB) and 20m (mainly CW). They will have two Icom
720 radios with 120 watts output max. QSL Manager will be
EA7FTR, Fransisco Lianez Suero. Visit the Karimata Group,
YB7 west DXpedition (OC-New) Web page at:
http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~iota/newpage45.htm
KH9, WAKE ISLAND. Jake, N6XIV/KH9, became active from Wake Island at 0740z
on April 22nd. He came up on 14260 kHz and operated until after 0900z.
This was his first operation since arriving on Wake, however, N6XIV/KH9
has been spotted on the internet DX Clusters on April 20th just before
1000z on 30 meters. Jake has confirmed that this station was definitely
NOT N6XIV/KH9. There has also been spots on 40 meters CW. His QSL Manager
advises that Jake DOES NOT work CW. DO NOT waste your time working and
especially QSLing N6XIV/KH9 if heard on CW...it is NOT Jake. He will
be on the air as work permits, roughly between 0700z to 0900z, most likely
around 14260 kHz. Jake may attempt other bands, but that will be dictated
by his very limited operating hours. Also, Jake states he will be on SSB
only this trip. QSL via K2FF.
KP2, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. Ann/W2AZK and Brian/KF2HC from the North Jersey
DX Association (NJDXA) will sign homecall/KP2 from St.Croix, June 12-19th.
SSB and CW activity will be on 160-10 meters. QSL via direct or via the
bureua to the call worked. Confirmed QSOs are good towards the "NJDXA
Award" See NJDXA's Web page for award details at: http://www.njdxa.org
LIGHTHOUSE ACTIVITY. Look for Jean Claude/F6HDH and Francis/F6HKS to be
active from the following lighthouses which count for the Onshore French
Lighthouses (DPLF) Award Program:
On May 2nd, starting 0700z from the Cap Ferret Lighthouse, PB049, FRA226.
On May 3rd, starting 0700z from the Hourtin Lighthouse, PB055, FRA105.
Jean-Claude, F6HDH, will use SSB on 40 and 20 meters. Francis/F6HKS, will
use only CW on 30 meters. QSL via their home callsign, direct or via the
French Bureau.
LX, LUXEMBOURG. Johannes, DF5AU, will be active as LX5A during the
CQ-MIR-DX-Contest weekend, May 10-11th. Activity will be on CW/SSB and
on 160-10 meters. QSL via LX1RQ either direct or through the bureau.
Visit the Web page at: http://www.qsl.net/lx5a/activities.htm
M, ENGLAND. John Getz, AD8J, will be active as M/AD8J from England during
the CQ WPX-CW Contest, May 24-25th. QSL to AD8J.
MJ, JERSEY. Operators Ekki/DF4OR, Tilman/DJ5BX and Rainer/DL1ZBO will be
active from IOTA EU-109 from June 3-9th. They will be signing homecall
plus the MJ prefix on CW, RTTY and SSB on 80-10 meters. On June 7-8th,
with the callsign "MJ/DJ5BX", they will be participating in the ANARTS
WW RTTY Contest. QSL via DL1ZBO, direct or Bureau.
OOOPPPSSS DEPARTMENT. The was a slight error (actually misunderstanding)
in OPDX.607 under "3 YEAR DXPEDITION (Amazing Lady!)". Thanks to Terry,
KK6T, for pointing it out. The "1946 Brewer" was a Brewer 46, which is
46 ft. Also, the "1932 Challenger" was a Challenger 32, which is 32 ft.
QSL INFO AND NEWS....................
James, 9V1YC, informs OPDX that he has a QSL Manager now. QSL 9V1YC
via N5ID.
Ralph, K2PF, would like to remind readers that the correct QSL route
for AP2ARS is via K2PF. Some are continuing to send via S53R, and due
to Robert's travels, he is not able to respond to QSL requests.
Champ, E21EIC, was active this past week (April 23-35th) from Si Chang
Island (IOTA AS-107) as E21EIC/P. QSL via direct or by the Bureau.
Visit his Web page at: http://www.qsl.net/e21eic
Francois, F8DVD, has just returned from his DXpedition to Spitsbergen
Island (EU-026) as JW/F8DVD. He would like to thank every ham radio
who called him, especially all Japanese stations. Francois has made
2400 QSOs during his 5 days stay. QSL is OK via the Bureau or direct
with a SASE + IRC or USD to: Francois BERGEZ, 6, rue Liberte/SPAN>,
F-71000 MACON, FRANCE.
Randy, W5UE, reports that the QSLs for the recent trip by the Magnolia
DX Association to NA-082/MS002S (Cat Island, MS) as K5C are due from
the printer any day now. Direct requests sent to K2FF will be answered
promptly upon receipt of the cards. Please check out their web page for
the operation at: http://mdxa.org/k5c_03.html
It includes statistics, photos, on-line log checking and a story of the
trip.
Silvano, KB5GL, was active as KB5GL/5 from the Breton Islands (NA-089)
this past week (April 25-26th). QSL via his home callsign (Silvano
Amenta, 5028 Hearst Ave, Metaire, LA 70001, USA) or, for Europe only,
via IZ8CCW (Antonio Cannataro, P.O.Box 360, 87100 Cosenza - CS, Italy).
The S05X multi-national team went QRT around 1030z on April 20th, after
some 31,000 QSOs. Logs are available at: http://www.pagus.it/s05x/
The log search facility is up and running, however there might be
problems in accessing it due to the browser that is being used.
Discrepancies in QSO data should be reported to the QSL Manager
following the instructions that will be published on the Web site.
Ray, W5EW, reports that he is QSL Manager for J79T (1989), VK9EW and
VK9WB (1990) and V63BW (1992). Requests may be sent to W5EW at:
Ray Husher, 202 Washington Ave, Thibodaux, La 70301. SASE is necessary
or SAE and IRCs or one (1) USD. Ray will not respond to BUREAU cards.
Ray states, "I only seek enough to cover the expense of mailing the
QSL nothing extra is necessary."
XQ6ET QSL CHANGE. George, W8UVZ, reports, "XQ6ET (Bob) jumped the gun
and changed his QSL route to my callsign without the process being
complete - not my desired method but not much I can do at this point."
George, W8UVZ, does state that he is in the process of taking over QSL
chores for XQ6ET, all dates (But, "in the process"). He currently does
not have logs nor any cards. Although, he understands the logs will be
on their way soon. Also, XQ6ET was out of QSL cards, so they will have
to be ordered. Ultimately, when George gets going, he will need a
minimum SASE from U.S. stations, and SAE from DX stations with one new
IRC or one greenstamp. George states, "It's going to be 6-8 weeks before
cards for XQ6ET will flow from W8UVZ."
Terry, N6CW, would like to remind everyone that the QSLs for the current
operation by ZD8A are via N6CW. Terry accepts direct, Bureau and/or
E-mail requests for bureau cards at: qslvian6cw@aol.com
ADDED NOTE: QSL ZD8R via N6ND.
SPECIAL EVENT. Members of the Georgian ARC "Iveria" will activate the
station 4L1W to commemorate the club's 5th anniversary, May 6-7th. Their
activity will be on 20/17/15/10 meters CW/SSB. Check out their Web page
at: http://www.qsl.net/4l1w
SPECIAL EVENT. Members of the Crimea Contest Club will activate the
special event station, EO58JM, from the Ukraine between May 5-11th. Their
activity is to celebrate 58 years since World War II. QSL will be via
KG6AR.
SPECIAL EVENT. Wilfredo "Junior" Aviles, KP4ARN, reports that the members
of the Caribbean Amateur Radio Group will celebrate their "Hamfest and Old
Timers Recognition Day" on May 4th. The group will use the special callsign,
K4C, for the event during May 3-17th. Look for them on the following
suggested frequencies: 28370, 21370, 14270 and 7270 kHz. QSL via KP4ARN
(please SASE).
SPECIAL EVENT. Between May 24th and June 1st, look for the special event
station TM0AR to be active from the International Festival of Arts and
Technologies in the Department of Sarthe (DDFM 72). Activity will be on
the following HF bands: 10/12/15/17/20/40 meters SSB. QSL is via F5TJC,
either via the Bureau or direct to: M. Briere-Lecomte J-L,
18 Le Petit St Louis, Route de Theligny, 72400 CORMES, France.
SPECIAL EVENT. The Siberian radio amateurs correspondence club "Radio-Prim"
was created on May 15, 1993. Look for special event stations using the
callsigns UE9OWQ and UE9ORQ to be active between May 10-18th to celebrate
the 10th anniversary of the RPC, and between June 28-30th for the 110th
anniversary of the capital of Siberia - Novosibirsk. For more details
and on how to receive a special diploma, visit the Web page at:
http://www.nsk.su/~rpc/eh.htm
TE75, COSTA RICA. In celebration of 75 years of amateur radio in Costa
Rica, look for Costa Rican stations to operate using their callsigns with
the special prefix TE75 from May 1-31st (2003). This will take place on
all authorized bands and modes. The official list of authorized TE75
stations can be found at the Radio Club of Costa Rica (RCCR), Web site
at: http://www.ti0rc.org
QSL routes: All TE75 stations share a common QSL route, which is the Radio
Club of Costa Rica (TI0RC). QSL cards are welcome both via direct mail and
via the IARU bureau service. Diplomas and awards: The official list of
diplomas and awards available will be published by RCCR once the operation
has concluded. A minimum of six authorized TE75 stations as well as the
official station TE75RC will be required for any diploma.
TX4, MARQUESAS ISLANDS. The Italian group is now active from OC-027 as
TX4PG until May 9th. Activity will be on all HF bands, including 6 meters,
and on CW/SSB/PSK/RTTY. Please refer to OPDX.597, OPDX.602 and OPDX.606
for more details and Web page.
XY, MYANMAR (AS-167 THANKS!). Frank, DL4KQ (aka XY4KQ), has just returned
home from his AS-NEW DXpedition to Myanmar (AS-167 THEBYUKYUN), and he
wants to send out his thanks especially to all JA hams for a lot of very
nice contacts. He states, "I really enjoyed the famous JA QSO discipline
in pile-ups!!! THANK YOU !!!!!" However, Frank states, "Activation was
unfortunately permitted only for 24 hours by local authorities but I was
able to make 1750 QSOs during that short time. I hope to go back again
to Myanmar next year (there exist still some other AS-NEW..) possibly
with a bigger group to give a better service and a higher number of
contacts."
YA, AFGHANISTAN. A few stations have been active from here over the past
couple of weeks. Last week, Roberto, YN1BB, showed up as YN1BB/YA from
Kabul on 15 meters (usually around/between 21260-21275 kHz after 1145z
as last as 1630z). Also, active last week was Nick, G4KUX, as YA4F on 6
meters CW/SSB. Watch around 50.108-50.111 MHz between 1445-1630z. He will
be here until April 2004. QSL via his home callsign. Hiro, JA1CQT, was
heard the week before as YA1CQ on 17/15/12 meters. Watch around 18153,
21320 and 24955 kHz after 0730z and as late as 1600z. QSL via JA1CQT.
"The Daily DX" reportedly states, Hiro, is in Kabul as part of the Basic
Human Needs (BHN) contingent. He has been granted temporary permission
to operate as YA1CQ until the end of May, but expects to be in Afghanistan
for 12 months. The BHN is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) that helps
with humanitarian relief efforts. Others associated with the BHN team
include Ito "Dan" Sadao, JA1PBV. YA1JA is the BHN club callsign.
YI, IRAQ. The "ARRL Letter" reports that several radio amateurs, which
include some of the world's top operators, are among the United Nations
World Food Program (WFP) "Fast Intervention Team" (FITTEST). The personnel
is already in Iraq or poised nearby. FITTEST is responsible for building
a technical infrastructure to ensure WFP can move relief food supplies
rapidly and safely. FITTEST also has a mandate to install or build basic
technical networks, including such systems as VHF repeaters, satellite
communications and HF fixed and mobile stations. The team also will set up
radio rooms, rework administrative procedures, and assign call signs for
all UN humanitarian-aid workers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
--other international aid organizations. However, any ham radio operations
would be secondary to the WFP's efforts in Iraq. Operators mentioned
are: Peter Casier/ON6TT (who's expected in Baghdad sometime this week),
Robert Kasca/S53R, Mark Demeuleneere/ON4WW and Mats Persson/SM7PKK. Others
who are ready to go to Iraq include Ed Giorgadze/4L4FN (aka P5/4L4FN),
Patrick Pointu/F5ORF and Mark Tell/VK4KMT, who are just among several other
FITTEST team members who are radio amateurs. ADDED NOTE: Peter, ON6TT,
states in the ARRL Letter that Diya Sayah, YI1DZ (one of the primary
operators at the Baghdad Radio Club's YI1BGD and the WFP's Baghdad
telecommunications officer) is safe and well in Iraq. For more details,
please read "The ARRL Letter", Vol 22, No 17.
Meanwhile, Willie, KV4EB, near Baghdad, was quite active over the past
weekend as KV4EB/YI on 20/15 meters SSB, SSTV and PSK31. Watch the DX
Clusters for QSNs at various times throughout the day.
ZA, ALBANIA. The following press release is from Martti, OH2BH:
ALBANIA ACTIVITY AS PART OF A 2003 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
(Friday, April 25th through Monday, May 5th)
Following the November fact-finding mission, it is time to put some
plans in place. A follow-up project will be formulated with Albanian
Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications officials to secure and
further develop amateur radio in Albania.
Contributing to these valuable activities, a four-man team will once
again visit Albania and activate ZA1B on several bands using the regular
DX frequencies.
Operators are Teemu/SM0WKA, Pekka/OH2TA, Pertti/OH2PM and Martti/OH2BH.
They will now have a beam antenna and two Yaesu stations - FT-1000MP and
FT-897 with Finn-Fet amps. QSL via OH2BH.
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