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ham-radio.204 pifat, 03 Nov 96

SB DX@WW $425WW287E 425 DX News #287 [5/5] 2 November 1996 No 287 BID: $425WW287E ====================== 425 DX NEWS * CALENDAR ====================== edited by I1JQJ PERIOD CALL REF till December 7P8/G4FUI 275 till 15/11 9J2CE * by IN3VZE 285 till 28/11 9N1OSN * by W4OSN 285 till 06/11 DU3/AH8F: OC-046 * by G4ZVJ 285 till ?? FR5ZU/T 287 till 04/11 FW: Wallis Is. * by DJ2EH, DJ4OI, DL8NBH 283 till 08/11 HB0 * by HA team 287 till ?? KH4/N1VXT 287 till 12/11 J38GU * by DL7VOG 287 till 14/11 OX3IPA 271 till 15/12 VE8TA: Baffin Isl. (NA-047) * by VE2BQB 279 till 19/11 VK0WH: Macquarie 238 till 04/11 XY * by JA1UT's team 286 till December ZD8DEZ * by G0DEZ 259 till July 97 ZS8IR: Marion Is. * by ZS6RI 263 02/11-03/11 9M8HIM * by JA2SWJ 286 03/11-08/11 A6 * by WB2DND 283 03/11 II3GM * special event station 285 03/11-10/11 KH4/W7VWR 287 06/11-13/11 5T * by JA1UT 285 06/11-12/11 FR: Reunion * by EA2KL & EA3ELM 279 07/11-10/11 9M2/G3OZF: Pangkor Isl. (AS-072) 287 07/11-11/11 DL: Greifswalder Oie Isl (EU-057) by DL2RNS & DL2VFR 280 09/11-10/11 WAE DX RTTY Contest *** 09/11-27/11 FH/F6HWU 287 12/11-25/11 J87GU * by DL7VOG 287 14/11-26/11 A6 * by AA6DC 283 15/11-22/11 8P9HT * by K4BAI 279 15/11-29/11 GD4UOL * by G4UOL 285 15/11-17/11 PY: Paqueta Isl. (DIB 026) * by PY1AF & PY1ADU 287 15/11-25/11 V47VJ & V47WD * by G4ZVJ & G4RWD 285 16/11-26/11 J38AA, J38AB, J38AC, J38AD, J38AE, J38AF * by W1 team 285 16/11-24/11 PV2P: Santo Amaro Isl. (SA-071) (DIB 10) 279 16/11-25/11 XZ1N * by Central Arizona DX Association 281 16/11-17/11 IARU 160 meters CW Contest *** 16/11-17/11 INORC Contest *** 17/11-30/11 VA5MA * special event station 287 19/11-01/12 J6 * by USA team 287 20/11-29/11 J3/WJ2O 283 20/11-28/11 JY * by DL5MBY 285 21/11-24/11 5V * by G3SXW's team 279 22/11 HK0: Serrana Bank (NA-133) * HK3JJH 285 22/11-24/11 IQ4KID * special event station 285 22/11-24/11 Madras: Seanet Convention 1996 271 21/11-24/11 5V * by G3SXW's team 279 23/11-24/11 A45ZN 285 23/11-24/11 C6: AbacoIsl. (NA-080) * by K3TEJ & WA3WSJ 281 23/11-24/11 D4 * by DK7YY, DL3DXX, DL2OAP, DL2OBF 281 23/11 HK0: Rocador Cays (NA-133) * HK3JJH 285 23/11-24/11 HS8AS 281 23/11-24/11 JI6KVR: Uji Is. (AS-067) 283 23/11-24/11 TM0ZK * by F5OZK 285 23/11-24/11 VP5EA * by WD5N 287 23/11-24/11 ZB2X * by OH2KI 279 23/11-24/11 ZM2K * by Kiwi Contest Group 285 23/11-24/11 CQ WW CW DX Contest *** 24/11 HK0: Serranilla Bank Cays (NA-132) * HK3JJH 285 25/11-02/12 PS2S: Sao Sebastiao Isl. (SA-028) (DIB 16) 279 November-Dec FO: Tahiti (OC-046) * by F5CCO 285 November-Feb FT_Z: Amsterdam * by F5icb 287 November XU6WV 287 November ZL8: Kermadec * by G3MFW/ZS1JF 245 Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ/KB2TJM 425 DX News Editor E-mail: i1jqj@fileita.it

ham-radio.205 pifat, 03 Nov 96

From: EA5EYJ <jogg@fcu.um.es> Subject: QSL's info from CQSSB96 (prvi deo) Recopil. QSL Routes for Station in CQ SSB 96 CALL QSLINFO ------ ------------------------------------------ 4Z0Z 4X6ZK 4Z4T 4Z4UT C40M 5B4AFM 9A800OS 9A1BOP Buro 9A4D 9A1HCD 9A7A 9A1HDE 9A1A 9A2AJ 4V2A 9A2AJ(op.hh2aw) AA4NC/CY0 AA4NC KH8/N5OLS AA5BL HC8N AA5BT YB9BV AA7VB PJ9T AB4JI P40DX AK4I ZA1A Albanian Amateur Radio Assn; Box 66, Tirana, Albania 4X6TT Amir Bazak, P.O.Box 1446, Ramat Hasharon 47226, Israel VU2PAI Ananth Pai, Bharath Beedi Works, POB 730, Mangalore 575003 D44BS Angelo Mendes, P.O.Box 308, Praia, Cabo Verde Isl., Portugal A45ZN Anthony George Frank Selmes, Box 981, Muscat 113 YB5QZ Anton Iriawan, Box 55, Pekanbaru 28001 T77C Antonio Ceccoli, Via delle Carrare 67, RSM-47031 Murata A-7, = Rep.San Marino ZK1DB Arnold Gibbons, Box 277, Tepuka, Rarotonga BY4RSA ARS of Jiangsu Radio Sports Assn, Box 538, Nanjing BY4BZB ARS of Shanghai, Zhabei District Chil Sci and Tech Center, = POB 083-105, Shanghai BY4SZ ARS of Suzhou RSA, Box 51, Suzhou, CHINA T88T Belau Dxpedition, Box 88, Morris, OK 74445-0088, USA 4K70DWZ BOX 116, Ktoprak, 81031 Azerbaijan 4U1ITU BURO 9K2RA BURO

ham-radio.206 pifat, 03 Nov 96

(drugi deo) EA9BF buro EA9IE buro OI2C buro TA3J buro ZS1ESC buro 9K2HN buro or CBA VB9DH Buro VE - VE9DH VK1DX Canberra DX Club, POB 24, O'Connor, ACT 2601 KH8AL CBA UA0LCZ CBA 6W6JX CBA or F6FNU XR1X CE1IDM XR8S CE8SFG 5C8MC CN8MC P40E CT1AHU CQ1A CT1EEB WL7MA Cheri L Worley, 1000 Loch Ness Cir, Wasilla , AK-99654, USA A71CW Chris Dabrowski; Box 22101; Doha; QATAR ZS6EZ Chris R Burger, Box 4485, Pretoria 0001 9Y4NZ Chris, POB 168, San Fernando ZL1AXQ D B Hardwick, 53 Broadway, Matamata 2271, New Zeeland NL7DU Dale E Pelzer, 205 Eureka Ave, Fairbanks AK-997013619, USA = E-Mail: dpelzer@polarnet.com TK1A DF7RX Bernhard Steibl, Kelheimwinzerstr. 40, D-93309 = Kelheim, or via bureau (DARC) TK1A DF7RX or via bureau (DARC). AP2N DF8WS Dir o buro EX9A DF8WS dir o buro XX9X Direct to: Martti Laine, OH2BH, Nuottaniementie 3 D 20, = FIN-02230, Espoo, FINLAND. VP2VF Dirk J de Jong, Box 137, Road Town, Tortola HB0/HB9AON DJ2YE FW2OI DJ4OI buro only RW2F DK4VW TA4ZM DK5WL CT3EE DK7YY YB1AQS DK7YY buro J28MD DL2RDP J80F DL3MIB JY9QJ DL3QJ JY8/DL5MBY DL5MBY TL8MS DL6NW dir o buro EX8F DL8FCU ZS6SA Don Soper, POB 2934, Johannesburg 2000 4Z4DX Dov Gavish, 27 Hamitnahalim; Ramat Hasharon 47203, Israel 4F4IX DU4IX ED1BD EA1BD ED3DX EA3AML 8Q7BT EA3BT 8Q7OK EA3BT OD5NJ EA5BYP (Spain only) or Gabby Antoine Madiros, Box 70647, = Beirut, Lebanon TU2XZ EA5KB (Spain only) or HH2HM/F 3C1DX EA6BH S01M EA7EL EA8ZS EA8ZS ED9EA EA9EA FG5GH Edgar Jacob, Perrin, F-97111 Morne a l'Eau CU2AF Eduardo Machado, Rua D.a Maria Jose' Borges 67, Faja de = Baixo, 9500 Faja de Baixo, Sao Miguel, Azores VP9EP Edward C Pitman, Box HM 1536, Hamilton HM FX EI7M EI6HB KH0CG Eliezer R Apoong, AAA-294 Caller Box 10001, Saipan, MP-96950, = Northern Mariana Islands, USA HP1BYS Elio Eloy Salinas, Apartado 6-9776, El Dorado, Panama HP1BYS Elio Eloy Salinas, Apartado 6-9776, El Dorado, Panama KH0BX Enrico Y Lopez, Caller Box 10004 Pr 696, Saipan, MP-96950, = Northern Mariana Islands, USA WH6R Eran Agmon, 3049 ualena Sr Suite 1005, Honolulu HI-96819, USA

ham-radio.207 pifat, 03 Nov 96

(treci deo) EY2Q EY8MM TM1C F2VX TM2X F2VX 5N36T F2YT TM0ZK F5OZK TM2WW F5RZJ TM2Y F6BEE J28JY F6BFH FG5HR F6BUM FG5FG F6FNU FM5BH F6HEQ TM2DX F6IFR TM2T F6KDF TM2V F6KRC TM2FM F6KRV FG5GA FG5XZ 5R8EE FR5EL cba ZD8DEZ G0DEZ GB800SA G0REP buro M6G G1AHM GB2AA G3GAF CQ9M G3PFS M6N G3WOI M6T G3XTT ZC4EE G4SSH GD4UOL G4UOL 9G1BJ G4XTA DU3/AH8F G4ZVJ V51GB Gerhard Bruns, Box 1165, Tsumeb 900, Namibia GI0SAP GI0KOW MI6I GI0UJG ZB2BU Gibraltar Amateur Radio Society, Hargraves Ramp GM6V GM4CXM GM6X GM4FDM ZL3RG Graham R Roberts, 22 McBeath Ave, Hoon Bay, Christchurch 8002 KG4AN Guantanamo Bay ARC, Box 73, FPO , AE-09593, USA GM0ECO GW0ECO EK4GK GW3CDP HG1H HA1KSA HG3O HA3UU HG5C HA5KKC HG6Y HA6OI A41KT Hamed Ali Segabi, CPO Box 116, Seeb 11, OMAN KH6FKG Harry K Nishiyama, 1990 Hale Hooko St, Hilo, Hawaii,HI-96720, = USA CT3BX HB9CRV CT3FN HB9CRV 4F3CV HB9CZX OC-042 HC0E HC1HT HD2RG HC2RG KH0I Hilario P.Feliciano, Box 7670 Svrb, Saipan MP-96950, Mariana = Isl.,USA

ham-radio.208 pifat, 03 Nov 96

(cetvrti deo) AY1I I0WDX IQ1A I1JQJ IR2W I2EOW IQ2A I2UIY 9J2FR I2ZZU IU4U I4ALM IQ4A I4LCK IO4LEC I4LEC II4M I4MES IQ5Q I5YXG ER3MM I8YGZ ZS9A Ian Sutherland, POB 2327, Walvis Bay 9190 IR0C IK0AZG HV4NAC IK0FVC II0G IK0YUT IR1A IK1GPG IU2D IK2ILH IU2M IK2SFZ QSL via bureau. II2M IK2SGC Buro IL3DX IK3VIA IU3V IK3VIA IQ4T IK4HVR IR4T IK4IEE IY4M IK4OLP IO4A IK4PVR IR5T IK5ORP IQ8X IK8FPI 9J2CE IN3VZE IO5A IS0YY II9R IT9HLR IR9B IT9STX IG9/I4UFH IV3TAN IG9/IK2QEI IV3TAN IG9/IT9EQO IV3TAN IG9/IT9GEZ IV3TAN IG9/IT9GSF IV3TAN IG9/IV3TAN IV3TAN ZS6H J J Malan, Parkstr 814, Arcadia 0083, Soud Africa 9M2TO JA0DMV EM1KA JA2JPA HP3/JA5SEY JA5SEY CBA or JF2UED XY1HT JA8RUZ XY1U JA8RUZ XY1VMY JA8RUZ KH6CC Jack N Wheeler, POB 436, Paauilo, HI-96776, HAWAII, USA 9V1WW James Basil Rodrigo, Block 13 Ghim Moh Rd 19-37, Singapore 1027 KP2BH James Soto, Box 803, Frederiksted,Saint Croix,VI-00840, USA VY1JA Jay Allen, RR 2 Site 15 Comp 117, Whitehorse YT Y1A 5W9 6Y5XX JE3MAS KC6DO JE8XRF TR8JCV Jean Claude Villard, Box 4110, Libreville, Gabon TR8IG Jean Luc Perony, P.O.Box 740, Libreville, Gabon FR5DX Jean Vandersteen Mauduit, 67 Rue des Palmiers, F-97430 Le Tampon KH0A JF1MIA Takashi Sugawara, 1-12-14 Kamisueyoshi, = Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, 230 Japan) also through the bureau. KH0A JF1MIA or bureau (which will be much appreciated). XX9KC JH2MRA V85HG JH7FQK (CQ WW SSB 1996 only). NH2C JI3ERV en OC-026 from Guan 5Z4FM Jim; Box 34168; Nairobi; Kenya 3DA0NX JM1CAX bureau or via direct to ZS6CAX Koji Tahara, Japan = Embassy, P.O. Box 11434, Brooklyn 0011, South Africa. XU1U JR1CSA JT1T JT1KAA HQ Station Of The MRSF, POB 639, Ulan Bator = 13,Mongolia ZL2KQ K Larsen, R D 44, Urenui 4655 V31MX K0BCN PJ8CW K1BXE VP9ID K1EFI 4X1VF K1FJ V47K K2SB V47KP K2SB 8P9Z K4BAI dir o buro P49I K4PI VP5DX K4UTE dir o buro KH6/K6GSS K6GSS 9Y4H K6NA HS1AZ K6VNX KH2D K8NA VS6WO K9EC BV4FH KA6SPQ 5H3CA KB0OZG J52IM KB9XN RU1A KC1WY WP2AHW KE2VB Direct WH6CQH Ken R Wages, HC 3 Box 13065, Keaau HI-96749, USA E-Mail = wh6cqh@interpac.net AL7MX Kenin G Foster, Box 877326, Wasilla, AK-99687, USA 3E1DX KF0UI from (Contadora Island, NA-072) T30EG KH6JEB FG5BG KI6FE ZS9F KK3S J38AA KQ1F VP2AHW KQ4GC HC5K KT1N FM5DN KU9C

ham-radio.209 pifat, 03 Nov 96

(PETI DEO) ZL2AL L F Jennings, 203 Beresford Street, Hastings 4201 9H0A LA2TO JW5VK LA5VK VR6TY LA7JO TZ6VV Larry Erwin, P.O.Box 395, Segou, Mali FY5KE Le Ranch, Boite Postale 450, F-97310 Kourou KH6BZF Lee R Wical, 45-601 Luluku Rd Ct 44-25, Kaneohe, Honolulu, = HI-96744 , USA LT0A LU1ARL LT5E LU1EYW LT5H LU1HHO LR3Y LU1YY LP7N LU2NI L44D LU4DFH AY7D LU7DW CE3F LU8DPM XE1L Luis Chartarifsky, 947 Bosques de Reforma, Mexico, DF 11700 KC6GB LX2AA T82AA LX2AA LZ5W LZ1YE VR6MW Meralda Warren, POB 27, Pitcairn Island CN8NK Mhamed, P.O.Box 6343, Rabat , Marroco V59T N2AU AH7G N2AU wr6r@ccnet.com 5N9N N2AU directa. P40W N2MM VP5T N2VW V26A N3BNA 4L1BW N3CBW PJ9B N3ED FJ5AB N6DLU, N6LL, FJ5AB and others (operater). QSL information = will be posted later. AL3/N7DF N7DF HL9DX N7RO HC6CR NE8Z LX1NO Nobert Oberweis, 5 Cite Oricher-Hoehl, L-8036 Strassen, = Luxemburgo 7P8/OE2VEL OE2DYL (direct or bureau). EO6F OE5EIN CP6AA OH0XX 8R1K OH0XX Olli, Suite 599, 1313 So. Military Trail, Deerfield = Beach, FL33442, U.S.A. EA8AH OH1RY OI2E OH2IW HS50A OH2KI OH0MM OH2MM PJ9E OH5BM CT3/OH6LI OH6LI buro OI6YF OH6YF OI9AR OH9AR OK5W OK1AEZ 4X/OK1JR OK1AJN YM2ZM OK1DTP OL5Y OK1DWX 4X/OK1JR OK1UJN OM3A OM3KAG OM5M OM3KFF OM8A OM3RM OT6T ON4UN 5X1T ON5NT 9X4WW ON5NT OT6A ON7LR 5N0MVE ON7LX OY6A OY Contest Club, Box 343, FR-110 Torshavn OY6A OY Contest Club, Box 343, FR-110 Torshavn, Faroes Isl. 4L1DX OZ1HPS 5Z4RL P.O.Box 76315, Nairobi, Kenya PI4COM PA3CAL D25L PA3DMH NP4A Pedro J Piza Jr, P.O.Box 7373, Ponce PR-00732, USA ZL3GQ Peter W Watson, Hamptons Rd, RR 4, Christchurch 8001 ZX5J PP5JR ZV0MB PT2GTI ZZ2E PY2EX ZV2EPA PY2YW from SA-024 PR4Y PY4DY ZX0F PY5EG Atilano de Oms, P.O.Box 37, Curitiba - PR CEP = 80001, Brazil 4M5X QSL to the YV-Bureau. (YV5ARV) RF1CB RA1CP PJ8A RadioTeam Finland, Box 599, SF-40270 Palokka, Finland PJ9A Radioteam Finland, Box 599, SF-40270 Palokka, Finland XE1K Ramon Moreno Sanchez, 1 de Mayo 40, Periban de Ramos, Mich = 60440, Mexico YS1RRD Raymundo Rodriguez Diaz, Box 32, San Salvador UT0D RB5DX NP2Z Richard M Adamson, 3234 Cochise DR, Atlanta GA-30339, USA WH6LU Richard S Gardner, P.O.Box 754, Kurtistoww, HI-96760, USA RW0A RK0AXX RZ3Q RK3QWA HC2GT Roberto Marcos S, POB 09-01-15004, Guayaquil IS0NHT Roberto Meloni, via Tirso 14, 09037 San Gavino-CA, Italia DU9RG Robin U GO, Tukananes, Cotabato City 9301 YS1RRA Romualdo Ricardo Alvarado, Reparto los Heroes, Calle Gabriel = Rosales 101, San Salvador

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(sesti i poslednji deo) RU3A RZ3AZO TA2J S Fazil Turkan, Etemefendi Cad 12 1 D-18, Erenkoy, TR-81080 = Istanbul SU1SK Said Kamel, Box 62 Shobra AL-Khima, Cairo 13411, EGIPTO T9DX Samir Popaja, SM7VZX E-mail: e96spo@bratwustle.hgb.lth.se DU1SAN Serafin A Nepomuceno, 186 MacArthur Highway, Potrero, Malabon = 1475, MM SN2B SP2FAX U5WF SP5IUL SN6F SP6IXF 9J2SZ SP8DIP XX9X Special event QSL cards will automatically be sent out for all = QSOs. J48Y SV1BKN from Salamis Isl IOTA EU 075 SV1AFA SV1CIB A41LZ Tada, P.O.Box 2837; RUWI; OMAN DX1CW The Dx Manager, P.O.Box 390; Greenhills; Metro Manila; = Philippines TI0C TI4CF ZS6P Tjerk J Lammers, Box 48052, Hercules 0030 WH0AAV Toribio C Mercado Jr, P.O.Box 1941, Saipan MP-96950, USA TA1F Tuncer Topdemir, POB 676, TR-34435 Istambul, Turquia TA1F Tuncer Topdemir, POB 676, TR-34435 Istanbul UA0JQ UA0JB RQ4L UA4LCQ RW9USA UA9AB UU5J UB4JLF UR4E UR4EYT HB9H USKA Sezione ART, Box 385, CH-6500 Bellinzona CJ3NR VA3NR CG1CZ VE1CZ CG1ZZ VE1ZZ VA2UA VE2UA CI3AT VE3AT CI3EJ VE3EJ C31LD VE3HO C31LJ VE3HO ZD8Z VE3HO CI3IY/7 VE3IY CI3LPE VE3LPE VA3MG VE3MG VA3MM VE3MM VA3SK VE3SK XL4VV VE4VV XM5RA VE5RA VA6JI VE6JI VA6JY VE6JY XK7CFD VE7CFD XK7NKI VE7NKI XO7A VE7SV CK7U VE7UBC ED6PZ via bureau HK0TCN Victor M. Tesone, Box 464, San Andres, San Andres Isl.,Colombia VS96BG VS6BG 9L1MA W0HSC 7Z5OO W1AF 9Y4VU W3EVW 3DA0CA W4DR C91CO W4DR 9J2BO W6ORD 9M8R W7EJ A35SQ W7TSQ dir o buro. IOTA OC-169 HS0ZBJ W8CIO UT7W WA3HUP ZSM9A WA3HUP CY0/VK1ZZ WA4DAN CBA CY0XX WA4DAN CBA GD0PLT WA4JTK HR6/WA6VNR WA6VNR from Roatan island (NA-057) J3A WA8LOW J3A WA8LOW A41LD Waleed Qassim Al Zidjali, Box 81, Muscat TSO/112 113 FK5DX WB2RAJ Direct VP2E/WB5CRG WB5CRG VP2E WB5CRG CBA for the contest only. 9K2GS WB6JMS JY5SK WB9YXY JY8XY WB9YXY NP4Z WC4E NH2G WF5T (GUAM in Zone 27) AH8A William E. Faulkner, P.O.Box 2567, Pago Pago, 96799-2567, = American Samoa 3DA0CQ WJ2O 3DA0DX WJ2O J3/WJ2O WJ2O C6AHU WJ8C V26B WT3Q HC8A WV7Y FS5PL WX9E YL8M YL2KL YR2R YO2DFA 3V8BB YT1AD YT0T YU1FJK YW1A YV1AVO 4M2BYT YV2BYT YW5R YV5LOL FH5CY Yves Seguineau, Box 555, F-97610 Mayote, Francia Z30M Z37GBC JY3ZH Zedan Hussein, Box 11020, Amman ZM2K ZL2IR GU3HFN ZL2TT ZM3K ZL3BNJ ZP0R ZP5XR ZS8IR ZS6EZ 73 EA5EYJ Send your more info or correction : E-MAIL : jogg@fcu.um.es Pascual.Guardiola@inte.haci.carm.es

ham-radio.211 pifat, 03 Nov 96

Subject: Re: QSL's info from CQSSB96 From: Robert <w5robert@blkbox.COM> VP2E - VIA WB5CRG 14mhz single band WB5CRG/VP2E via WB5CRG 3.8 mhz single band VP2EZ via WB5CRG 1.8 mhz single band These routes only for the 1996 CQ WW SSB. & yes vp2ez will also have a copy of the log!

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From: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org (Tedd Mirgliotta) Subject: Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #277 Date: Sun, 03 Nov 1996 15:17:00 EST SB DX @ WW $OPDX.277 Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 277 The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster DX Bulletin No. 277 BID: $OPDX.277 November 4, 1996 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio Online at 216-237-8208 14400/9600/2400/1200/300 8/N/1 PRVI DEO Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, WD5N, KH6BZF, W6RGG, KF7AY, K8YSE, KA8MVJ, W9UI, WA0RJY, EY8MM, G3SXW, G4BUE & DX News Sheet, LU1BR, ON6TT, PS7AB and SM7PPK for the following DX information. 5X, UGANDA. Paul, 5X4F, is planning an all band (160 through 10) Multi-Single entry in the CQWWDX CW Contest from Arua in northwest Uganda. Operators are Dave/KE4EW, Dale/N3BNA and Paul/5X4F. Before the contest, Dave will be operating with the call 5X4DLI. QSL to KE4EW. The QSL Manager for 5X4F is now K3SW. Dave is helping Paul install a 60' tower. The Battle Creek Trapper will be hung off of the tower for 160 to 40 meters. An Explorer 14 will be installed on the tower. A SGC Solid state AMP will also be in operation on the lower bands. All power for the operation will be from a solar charged battery system. 5V, TONGO (UPDATE). Rodger, G3SXW, (Note the callsign change that was orginally announced 5V5A.) reports the 5V7A project for CQ World-Wide CW Contest is just about ready to roll. There are ten operators, six stations and 17 antennas in the multi-multi category: AA7NO, G3SXW, G4FAM, GM3YTS, K5VT, K7GE, KC7V, N7BG, W6RGG, WB7SRW. This is the same team that did TY5A (1995) and 9G5AA (1994). First departures are on November 13th, and the team will travel by road through Ivory Coast and Ghana to reach Togo. There will be some activity before the contest, while the team is testing antennas on various bands using their personal callsigns: AA7NO/5V7MB, G3SXW/5V7A, G4FAM/5V7FA, GM3YTS/5V7RF, K5VT/5V7VT, K7GE/5V7JL, KC7V/5V7MF, N7BG/5V7BG, and WB7SRW/5V7PN. They hope to be active on all bands including the WARC bands between November 20-24th. On 160 meters look for them low in the band. All activity will cease at the end of the contest as they will leave for home the next morning. News updates are posted frequently to the WWW Home Page: http://www.getnet.com/~kf7ay/5v5a.html QSLs for all the above call-signs go via home-call except for 5V7A which is via GM4AGL. 9M2, WEST MALAYSIA. The DXNS report Don, G3OZF, will be active November 7-10th as 9M2/G3OZF from Pangkor Island (IOTA AS-072). Activity will be on CW/SSB and 80-10 meters. QSL to CBA. 9U, BURUNDI. 9U5DX has been active over the past weekend on 15 meters (21285, 21291 and 21298 kHz) at various times (1230, 1300 and 1630z). QSL via F2VX. C21, NAURU (Where will Martti, OH2BH, go next?). The well known DXer will be heading to C21-land for his birthday and will be active as C21BH. It is interesting that Nauru is the exact spelling of a Finnish word which, according to old popular Finnish wisdom, "it extends life in the spirit of a good life". The Finnish dictionary describes the word Nauru as a fit of laugher and an island republic in the Central Pacific. So it was no surprise that Martti Laine, OH2BH, has invited his friends to share his 50th birthday in Nauru, in the spirit of Nauru. November 20th will mark the departure of his very special flight out of Manilla, the Phillipines, heading to Nauru Republic. The festivities will begin 6 P.M. on November 20th at the Nauru Republic Government House, hosted by the Minister of Finance, H.E. Ruben James Kun, C21RK, and some signals may be expected out of Nauru on that same night. Four stations, all signing C21BH, will hit the airwaves for a week. They will be working the CQ WW DX Contest in the Multi/Multi setting, using three different sites with beam antennas. While Yaesu has provided the FT-1000MP transceivers and Cuschraft all the antennas, the amplifiers will be light weight briefcase ones succesfully used on many recent DXpeditions. While SSB/CW will be mostly used on the frequencies that will be announced shortly, full RTTY capabilities will be on hand. All the activities will begin November 20th and end the 27th. These dates will include activity in the CQWW CW Contest. Operators will included: DU3YL, DU9RG, KJ4VH, K8YSE (a member of NODXA), JA1BK, JP1NWZ, OH1RY, OH2BC, OH2BE, OH2BH and SM7PKK. More detailed information will be released at a later day on SM7PKK Web-site: http://home1.swipnet.se/~w-17565/dxis.html ADDED NOTE: OPDX InterNet Subscribers will receive an additional bulletin of an unedited press release text copy from SM7PKK WEB page. Also, OPDX would like to wish Martti a happy and healthly 50th birthday.

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DX USENET GROUP. Many still do not know about the DXer's UseNet group available via InterNet. Try: rec.radio.amateur.dx HS0, THAILAND. Jack, WA0RJY, will be here from November 16th through December 1st. He plans to be in the CQWW CW Contest as a Single-Op all band entry with the callsign of HS0/WA0RJY or possibly as part of a Multi-Op team, but one way or another HS will be available during the contest. He states that he will definitely be active before and after the contest as HS0/WA0RJY. QSLs to Jack Fleming, POB 581, Seattle, WA 98111. J6, ST. LUCIA. Bob, W9UI, reports members of SouthWest Ohio DX Association (SWODXA) will be active as J6DX for the CQWW DX CW Contest as a Multi/Single entry. The group will be active bewteen November 19th and December 1st. Members will use their individual callsigns outside of the contest: (Names/callsigns/QSL routes) Bob/J68AE/WB8ENR/CBA; Steve/J68AG/WD8IXE/CBA; Dean/J68AH/AC0S/CBA; Kirk/J68AK/W8QID/CBA; Jack/J68AR/K9BQL/new address - Jack Ekstrom, 203 Juniper Drive, North Aurora, IL 60542; Scott/J68AS/N9AG/ CBA; Bob/J68ER/W9UI/CBA; and Traudel/J68TE (J6 call is uncertain and a call will be issued when she arrives in St Lucia.)/WD6CTL/CBA. The group plans to be active on 160-6 meters including the WARC bands with operations on CW, SSB, RTTY and the Satellites (HF). QSL routing for J6DX is via Scott Lehman, PO Box 803, Greenville, OH 45331 (this is the same for all the operations of J6DX over the past years) with an SASE or via the bureau. KH6BZF'S PROPAGATION REPORT THE GOOD NEWS: Possible 6 meter activity centered around 15-19th November. On November 5th and 12th, watch for Taurids Meteor Showers. On 17th November, watch for Leonids Meteor Shower and on 13th December, Geminids Meteor Shower, and Ursids Meteor Shower on the 22nd December 1996. Some good DX days may be expected on: 24-30 November; 1-2, 08-11 and 14-15 December, 1996. Watch and check for Long Path openings during this period. Expect 20-30-40-75/80 and 160 meters openings especially on the evening/darkness path. SOME BAD NEWS: Expect some Coronal Hole Activity and accompanying Solar Winds between 15-19 November and centered around 06-07, 11-13 December, 1996. HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND GOOD DX HUNTING....LEE de KH6BZF L75, ARGENTINA. Look for L75AA during the CQWW DX CW Contest. LU1BR and LU2AH are operating this special prefix celebrating the "Argentine Radio Club 75th Anniversary". QSL via LU4AA. NEW OFFICERS DIRECTORS FOR "The Northern California DX Foundation" (NCDXF): President - Len Geraldi, K6ANP; Vice President - Bob Vallio, W6RGG; Secretary - Tom McShane, NW6P; Treasurer- Bruce Butler, W6OSP; Directors: Eric Edberg, W6DU; Jack Troster, W6ISQ; Dick Dievendorff, AA6MC; Rusty Epps, W6OAT; Dave Leeson, W6QHS; Steve Thomas, N6ST; and Lou Beaudet, K6TMB. The Board of Directors is assisted in many of the Foundation's projects by a group of Advisors. They are: Jim Maxwell, W6CF; Merle Parten, K6DC; Bob Fabry, N6EK; Ron Steiner, K6KEO; Bob Ferrero, W6RJ; Al Lotze, W6RQ; Bud Bane, W6WB; and Howard Brainen, WZ6Z. A newsletter published twice a year is edited by Steve Thomas, N6ST, and is mailed to all Foundation members. For further information on the Foundation, please check out their Web-site at: http://www.ncdxf.org OPDX INTERNET SUBSCRIBERS will receive the following additional information: C21 Press Release and VK0 Heard Island Update. PACIFIC DXPEDITION. According to the "DX News Sheet", Ed, K8VIR, plans to be active from FW, VK9, YJ, ZK2 and ZL7 during the next few months if band conditions are favorable. Dates and times were not reported and hopefully they will be forwarded to OPDX before Ed begins his trip. Stay tuned! PY1, PAQUETA ISLAND, BRAZIL (DIB-026 - NOT IOTA Island !!!). Look for PY1AF/p and PY1ADU/p between November 15-17th. Activity will be on all bands and CW/SSB. Also, look for them on the Brazilian DX Net, Sat/Sun, 14222 kHz at 1900-2100z. QSL via PY1AF (Bureau). QSL NEWS AND INFORMATION..... All QSLs for EY1ZA, EY50V, EY2Q, EY8CQ/R3Q, EY8AB, UJ8JCQ, RJ8JAB must be sent via EY8CQ. The direct address is Alex Rubtsov, box 32, Moscow, 117449, Russia or via Tajik Amateur Radio League Bureau. VP5, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. Dave, WD5N, will be active in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 23-24th) as VP5EA. He will be active a few days before and after as VP5/WD5N. QSL via WD5N, to 1997 CBA ONLY: 103 Osage Dr., Leander, TX 78641 (or via W5 bureau). XU, KAMPUCHEA (CAMBODIA). Following his activities from XX9-land with (OH2BH and crew) Pekka, OH2BVF, flew on Tuesday morning, October 29th, directly to Cambodia for a one-week stay. In Phnom Penh he was active as XU6WV and operated mainly on CW. Reports state that all of the low-band antennas used at XX9X were transported to Phnom Penh. He will probably be QRT by the time you read this. QSLs to: Pekka Holstila, OH2BVF, Linnaistent 7, SF-01640 Vantaa, FINLAND -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE EDITOR. Please send all DX announcements/information "ONLY" to the addresses below and "NOT" to the distribution InterNet address of: dxinfo@barf80.nshore.org -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- OPDX INTERNET SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE REQUEST: opdx-request@nshore.org OPDX WORLD-WIDE WEB HOME (provided by John, K8YSE): http://www.en.com/users/k8yse/opdx.html -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Excerpts and distribution of The OPDX Bulletin are granted as long as KB8NW/OPDX/BARF80 receive credit. To contribute DX info, call BARF-80 BBS online at 216-237-8208 14400/9600/2400/1200/300 and leave a message with the Sysop or send InterNet Mail to one of the two following addresses: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org -or- aq474@cleveland.freenet.edu - OR - Send a message via packet to KB8NW @ WA8BXN.OH.USA.NA - OR - Use the VOICE or FAX answering machine at 216-237-8208 which shares the same phone line as BARF-80 BBS using a data/fax/phone switch. To access: 1) Dial Number. 2) Wait for first ring (the second ring should be a false ring from the fax/data switch box) and then dial four quick ones ("1111"). (NOTE: Some FAX machines that send single "BEEPS" every second will not have to do this step.) 3) The phone will pick up and after the "BEEP" leave your voice message or FAX.

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-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Additional Bulletins for OPDX InterNet Subscribers -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 06:59:03 -0500 Message-ID: <961029065902_1780073830@emout15.mail.aol.com> Subject: Update on Heard Island DXpedition UPDATE ON THE HEARD ISLAND DXPEDITION - JAN 97 prepared by KK6EK and K4UEE A milestone in the preparations for the 1997 Heard Island DXpedition was reached on October 10, when the second of two 20-ft. containers of gear was shipped from Oakland to Reunion Island, the departure point for the expedition. The gear includes complete life support for 20 persons for the three-week stay on Heard Island, plus all the equipment for five complete radio operating on all HF bands, RTTY, and amateur satellite. Preparations for the expedition have been in high gear for most of the past year. Following the 1995 attempt, which resulted in financial disaster for the team, the project was reorganized, and the team enlarged to 20 radio operators in order to reduce the cost per person. Additional equipment, procedures, and travel arrangements were incorporated to ensure safety and travel success. The team has been essentially intact since it was formed in January, 1996. Currently it includes: EA8AFJ, HB9AHL, K0IR, K4UEE, K9AJ, KK6EK, N6EK, N6MZ, NP4IW, OE9AMJ, ON6TT, PA3DUU, RA3AUU, VK2TQM, W6OTC, W8FMG,WA0PUJ, WA3YVN, and 9V1YC. During the last weekend in September, part of the team assembled in the SF Bay area for a training and checkout session, during which they erected one of the shelters, set up the galley and sleeping equipment, and operated an HFstation. It was an opportunity for the team to practice a rapid setup of a shelter and life support and to begin to form new friendships. The two containers of gear weigh over 10 tons and include four shelters 12x24 ft. each for sleeping, eating, meeting, the Satellite station, an HF station and storage. There are two additional shelters 8x8 ft. which will house two HF stations each. The radios are Yaesu FT1000MP's, FT900's and ETO 91B linears. The team has shipped large quantities of antennas. Low band antennas are mostly verticals including four-square arrays for 160, 80, 40 and 30m. On the higher bands, monobanders and tribanders will be employed. The reason for so many antennas is to have plenty of spares in case a major storm destroys some or all of the erected antennas. The team will log using a CT-network. Every day the logs will be uploaded via Pacsat to a central site for posting on the Web. Anyone will be able to enter basic information about a QSO, and receive confirmation that the QSO is in the log. We will not send out e-QSLs or pre-emptive printed QSLs as was done on the Easter Island (XR0Y/Z) expedition. The team will assemble on Reunion Island during the last week of December. On Jan. 3, 1997, they will leave aboard the 300-ft. French vessel Marion Dufresne for a 10-day sail to Crozet and then Heard Island. If weather permits, the equipment will be put on the island by helicopter; if not, it will be landed by boat. The stations will come on the air on or before Jan. 15, 1997, using the callsign VK0IR. The NCDXF 5-band HF beacon will be set up immediately upon arrival to transmit continuously during the stay. The total cash budget for the expedition is $320K. Almost 2/3 of this cost is transportation to Heard Island, which is remote from any normal shipping lanes. The balance of the budget is required for special gear and services, such as the shelters, food, fuel, and transportation of the equipment. An example of the high cost of this operation is the charge for shipping and storing the containers of gear, more than $20K. As of mid-October 1996, about $260K has been raised or is guaranteed, leaving about $60K yet to be obtained. This project has been developed with the following principles foremost: (1) safety of the participants; (2) reliability of schedule and radio operations; (3) advancement of the art and science of DXing and DXpeditioning. To that end, we have opted for a large team, reliable (albeit expensive) transportation, and considerable backup gear and plans. We believe that there is no way this expedition can fail, short of a major environmental disaster. We also believe that to make less investment would seriously compromise one of the principles listed above. Donations are greatly appreciated at one of the addresses listed below. Donations are not at risk. The expedition team is taking all financial responsibility until the expedition is completed. Should the project fail due to other than an Act of God, the donors monies will be returned. Donations are gratefully accepted via: Heard Island DXpedition c/o Bob Allphin, K4UEE 4235 Blackland Dr. Marietta, GA 30067 USA mallphin@aol.com Heard Island DXpedition c/o Peter Casier, ON6TT Oude Heerbaan 30B-9230 Wetteren, Belgium pcasier@innet.be NCDXF P.O. Box 2368 Stanford, CA. 94309-2368 (for US tax deductible donations over $100) The Heard Island DXpedition team is committed to carrying out this operation in an exemplary manner. This project represents the most difficult and complicated DXpedition ever attempted. What we learn through this project will aid others in carrying out operations in the field safely and reliably, and will serve as a guide for those to follow. We hope you will enjoy and support this expedition and will be proud to say "I helped make it happen!". The most complete set of information about the expedition is available on the Web pages, accessible at: http://www.ccnet.com/~cordell/HI -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

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Welcome to the OH2BH 50th Birthday Celebration! Where do we go next? NAURU ISLAND - C21BH: Nauru is the exact spelling of a Finnish word and according to old popular Finnish wisdom, it extends life in the spirit of a good life. The Finnish dictionary describes the word Nauru as a fit of laugher and an island republic in the Central Pacific. So it was no surprise that Martti Laine, OH2BH invited his friends to share his 50th Birthday in Nauru in the spirit of Nauru. November 20th will mark the departure on this very special flight out of Manila, the Phillipines, heading to Nauru Republic. While the festivities will begin 6P.M. on November.20th at the Nauru Republic Government House, hosted by the Minister of Finance, H.E. Ruben James Kun, C21RK, some signals maybe expected out of Nauru already on that same night. Four stations, all signing C21BH, will hit the airwaves for a week including the CQ WW DX Contest in the multi-multi setting, using three different sites with beam antennas. While Yaesu has provided the FT1000MP transceivers and Cuschraft all the antennas, the amplifiers will be light weight briefcase ones, succesfully used on many recent DXpeditions. While SSB/CW will be mostly used on the frequencies that will be announced shortly, also a full RTTY capabilities will be on hand. Strategies and station information: Dates: 20 November - 27 November 1996 (including CQWW CW) Operators: DU3YL, DU9RG, KJ4VH, K8YSE, JA1BK, JP1NWZ, OH1RY, OH2BC, OH2BE, OH2BH and SM7PKK. Station logistics: Station A: This will be located in the main hotel, including WARC-bands and probably one other major band in the contest. FT1000MP and Alpha 91B with A3S and Create 80/40 vertical. Station Master The Old Timer himself. Station B: With the best low-band location on the Island together with OH1RY's expertise to generate super 160-80-40 signal. This can also do low-bands in the contest. FT1000MP and OH1RY solid state amp with A3S and dipoles for low-band. Station master OH1RY. Station C: At the house of C21RK with the beam and amp. This can run 20M thru 10M DX, including CQ WW CW. TS940 and TL922, 3-el beam and some low-band antennas. Station master KJ4VH. Station D: At the main hotel JA1BK's Yeasu Radio and OH1RY solid state amp with WARC band wire antennas. More information will be released later on at this site. So don't hesitate to look back in and enjoy the pages. The particular page is: http://home1.swipnet.se/~w-17565/dxis.html ---------------------------- Tedd Mirgliotta KB8NW InterNet: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org Basic Amateur Radio Frequency BBS (BARF-80) +1 216/237-8208 "Totally devoted to Amateur Radio" - 24 Hrs a day 8/N/1 14.4k-300 baud

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From: aa5at <aa5at@linknet.net> Subject: TM2P NOTE: Anyone work or speak to this operator please let him know many IOTA hunters need him. Ask him to visit the IOTA freq, and if C/w on 40, please check propagation to North America. Thanks!!!!! Don AA5AT

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Date: Mon, 4 Nov 1996 17:20:35 -0500 (EST) From: wd8mgq <wd8mgq@tir.com> Subject: ALERT 11-04-96 Rumors....... only Rumors...... I talked with Alain F6BFH last weekend when he was on SA033, and he told me that he and his team of French operators would be putting SA034 on this weekend Oct. 12 - 13. He did not mention how long the operation would last, so be aware that it may be a short one that comes on unannounced. He also said that at the moment they "do not" have authorization for SA056 yet. Also, don't forget that AS072 should be up on the 7th - 10th signing 9M2/G3OZF and the qsl's should go via the homecall. Good luck ! John WD8MGQ

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From: don turner <dante@community.net> Subject: Re: ALERT 11-04-96 October having come and gone, do you have dates for November? 73 and tnx Don/Roy **************************************************************************** Don Turner W6ROY Vacaville CA Prodigy WFYZ32A E-mail dante@community.net ****************************************************************************

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From: Mauro Pregliasco <i1jqj@fileita.it> Subject: IOTA NOTICE * NA-206 The following statement has been received from the RSGB IOTA Committee Chairman (Martin Atherton, G3ZAY) and IOTA Manager (Roger Balister, G3KMA). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BARREN IS (NA-206) QSL CARDS Members of the IOTA community will be aware of action over the last two weeks by John Reisenauer, NL7TB to bring attention to the high cost of DXpeditions to some of the more remote IOTA groups and his view that the IOTA community should be prepared to share some of the expense in return for the pleasure obtained from making contact. This action took the form of returning a substantial number of QSL cards received for his recent Barren Is operation (NA-206) with the original cards inside with a note making clear his position and asking for donations. Unfortunately, the impression was given that no donation meant no card. John subsequently made it known that cards for those stations would be sent via the bureau. A number of recipients of returned cards have complained to the IOTA Committee at what they see as unethical behaviour. Some have expressed the view that a DXpedition should secure adequate funding through sponsorship before launching an operation. The IOTA Committee Chairman and IOTA Manager expressed their disappointment to NL7TB at the way in which he made his point. John has apologised and has agreed to send direct cards at his cost to those whose cards he returned. IOTA participants who had cards returned are asked to resubmit them to John with a self addressed envelope or label (no return postage is required) or to e-mail Martin, G3ZAY (at g3zay@dial.pipex.com) with their QSO details and address which he will forward to John. We wish to make it clear in the strongest terms that we believe that a direct card with adequate return postage should receive a direct reply. We cannot condone therefore the action which was taken on this occasion. On the other hand we wish to point out that we have no objection in principle with an expedition organiser requesting contributions on a voluntary basis before or after an operation. We consider that there is a case for encouraging participants who are able and willing to do so to send a small contribution over and above postage in those cases where it is abundantly evident that transportation and life support costs are high. More financial assistance from the IOTA community will encourage more DXpeditions, the converse is unfortunately equally true. For their part IOTA DXpedition organisers should realise that, on current experience, the number of IOTA enthusiasts who send direct cards is not great (it is suspected that it seldom exceeds 300 even for a first time activity from "a new one") and that the proportion of those who might be prepared to enclose a modest financial contribution may be less than half. While encouragement and exhortation may produce a higher level of contribution, particularly for high cost operations, significant support will result only from an expansion in the number of participants in the programme. This will take time. The RSGB is committed to the use of QSL bureaus and nothing said here is intended to discourage their use by DXpeditioners and the stations they work. Beyond saying that we will consider any repetition of the above mentioned action by any operator in the most serious light, we now consider this matter closed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ RSGB IOTA Committee Member (Europe) Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ/KB2TJM 425 DX News Editor E-mail: i1jqj@fileita.it

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From: wd8mgq <wd8mgq@tir.com> Subject: ALERT 11-04-96 Sorry about that.... the operations will be in November, not October!!!! > >Rumors....... only Rumors...... > >I talked with Alain F6BFH last weekend when he was on SA033, and he told me >that he and his team of French operators would be putting SA034 on this >weekend Oct. 12 - 13. He did not mention how long the operation would last, >so be aware that it may be a short one that comes on unannounced. He also >said that at the moment they "do not" have authorization for SA056 yet. > >Also, don't forget that AS072 should be up on the 7th - 10th signing >9M2/G3OZF and the qsl's should go via the homecall. > > Good luck ! John WD8MGQ > >-- >If you need help, please go to >http://www.fr.flashnet.it/cgi-bin/nph-425dxnews > >

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From: kf7ay@getnet.com (Warren Hill) Subject: OH2BH 50th Birthday Celebration! Welcome to the OH2BH 50th Birthday Celebration! Where do we go next? NAURU ISLAND - C21BH: Nauru is the exact spelling of a Finnish word. According to old popular Finnish wisdom, it extends life in the spirit of a good life. The Finnish dictionary describes the word Nauru as a fit of laughter and an island republic in the Central Pacific. So it was no surprise that Martti Laine, OH2BH invited his friends to share his 50th Birthday in Nauru in the spirit of Nauru. November 20th will mark the departure on this very special flight out of Manila, the Phillipines, heading to the Nauru Republic. The festivities will begin 6:00 PM on November 20th at the Nauru Republic Government House, hosted by the Minister of =46inance, H.E. Ruben James Kun, C21RK. Some signals may be expected out of Nauru already on that same night. =46our stations, all signing C21BH, will hit the air waves for a week including a multi-multi entry in the CQ WW DX Contest, using three different sites with beam antennas. While Yaesu has provided the FT1000MP transceivers and Cuschraft all the antennas, the amplifiers will be light weight OH1RY-briefcase ones, succesfully used on many recent DXpeditions. The main modes will be SSB and CW on frequencies that will be announced shortly. In addition, RTTY capabilities will also be on hand. Strategies and station information: Dates: 20 November - 27 November 1996 (including CQWW CW) Operators: DU3YL, DU9RG, KJ4VH, K8YSE, JA1BK, OH1RY, OH2BC, OH2BE, OH2BH and SM7PKK. Station logistics: Station A: This will be located in the Menneng hotel, including WARC-bands and probably one other major band in the contest. FT1000MP and Alpha 91B with A3S and Create 80/40 vertical. Station Master: The Old Timer himself. Station B: With the best low-band location on the Island together with OH1RY's expertise to generate super 160-80-40 signal. This can also do low-bands in the contest. FT1000MP and OH1RY solid state amp with A3S and dipoles for low-band. Station master OH1RY. Station C: At the house of C21RK with the beam and amp. This can run 20M thru 10M DX, including CQ WW CW. TS940 and TL922, 3-el beam and some low-band antennas. Station master KJ4VH. Station D: At the other hotel, Yeasu FT990 and OH1RY solid state amp with WARC band wire antennas with JA1BK mastering this site. QSL management: Martti J. Laine, OH2BH Nuottaniementie 3D20, 022330 Espoo, FINLAND ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= - More information will be released later on at this site. So don't hesitate to look back in and enjoy the pages. The particular page is: http://home1.swipnet.se/~w-17565/dxis.html The SM7PKK web site main page is: http://home1.swipnet.se/~w-17565/

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Date: Wed, 06 Nov 1996 09:00:10 -0800 From: Alex van Hengel <pa3dmh@igr.nl> Organization: Contestgroup Oude Maas - LLCC Subject: 1996 Caribbean Tour HomePage The 1996 Caribbean Tour HomePage is now completed and now includes: - The full log Statistics - Many pictures - The story All available : http://www.igr.nl/~pa3dmh/tour1996.htm 73' -- /////\\ ( # # ) -----oOO-(_)-OOo----------------------------------------------------- Alex van Hengel, PA3DMH Member Contestgroup Oude Maas PI4COM/PA6WPX QSL Manager : 9Q2L, 9R1A, 9X5EE, D25L Homepage PI4COM : http://www.euronet.nl/users/norf/pi4com.html 1996 Carib Tour : http://www.igr.nl/~pa3dmh/tour1996.htm Internet e-mail : pa3dmh@igr.nl ---------------------------------------------------------------------

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Date: Thu, 7 Nov 1996 13:52:30 +0100 (MET) From: pa0abm@zeelandnet.nl (W.J.M. Paas) Subject: heard island 1997 The weekend of Nov 16/17 we will be QRV from IOTO EU-146, the island of Schouwen-Duiveland. Watch for PI4ZWN, QRV in CW and SSB. QSL goes via PA3FIA. I have added some little extra to the Upcoming heard Island DX pedition in 1997 Pleas find it at: http://people.zeelandnet.nl/pa0abm/vk0cw.htm I also Like to tell you all that I proudly became Grandfather last monday nov 4,1996 So I made at last Honor Roll !!!. A picture of my grandson, (and much, much more) can be found at: http://people.zeelandnet.nl/pa0abm/whois.htm See you in the pile UP, Wino PA0ABM 73, Wino, devoted to CW

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Date: Thu, 07 Nov 1996 13:37:37 -0200 From: pauloher@nutecnet.com.br (by way of Mirko Caserta <webmaster@fr.flashnet.it>) Subject: Martim Vaz dx-pedition Hi, dxers! We, from ABRA-DX BRAZILIAN ASSOCIATION (Associa=E7=E3o Brasileira=de Radioexpedicion=E1rios), are back home after the operation in Martim Vaz Is. We want to thank all hams who contacted ZV0MB and ZV0MV from 8 to 10th Oct. It was a great experience by working in a place which has no fresh-water, no trees, no covered place. That's a block of rock of 551 feet high over the ocean not inhabited before. We are happy and proud to be the first! We made more than 2,100 QSO during 40 hour-operation. We want also inform you that QSO are all already logged and we can order printing the QSL within a few weeks. However, as all IOTA community is expecting a decision from IOTA Commitee about giving Martim Vaz a proper number, ABRA directory has decided to wait a little morein order to put the correct IOTA number on the cards. By the way, you can be sure that all QSL will be welcomed, either direct or via the bureau, and they will be sent same way they will come. See you on the air. 73 de Paulo, PT2NP.

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Date: Thu, 7 Nov 1996 13:31:53 -0500 (EST) From: wd8mgq <wd8mgq@tir.com> Subject: alert 11-07-96 Rumors...... only rumors..... Jim K9PPY will be on S. Padre Island this Sunday all day. It counts for NA092 and TX007S. 9M2/G3OZF is now up and running... He was reported up at 09:30z and worked on 14.260 until about 18:00z he will be there until the 10th. John WD8MGQ

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Date: Fri, 08 Nov 1996 06:50:15 +0700 From: Ray Gerrard <tayno@ibm.net> Subject: Mauritania 5T5U 5T5U is now QRV from Mauritania as planned. The operation will continue until 12/11/96. Frequencies being used at present are 14190, and 14200 (split). Operators are JA1UT, JA1UPA, and JR0CDJ. QSL to JA1UT. The operators are involved with the "Save Africa" Aid Project, and are helping with communications on the famous Paris - Dakar Motor Rally. Looking for help? Try http://www.fr.flashnet.it/cgi-bin/nph-425dxnews or write to 425dxnews-request@pc.fr.flashnet.it For a *FREE* copy of -Island Hopper- write to qrziota@netusa1.net

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Date: Fri, 8 Nov 1996 07:55:12 +0100 (MET) From: Jean-Michel.Duthilleul@eudilserv.eudil.univ-lille1.fr (Jean-Michel Duthilleul) Subject: IOTA SA034 F5LGQ, F6AOI, F6AUS, F6BFH, F9IE are, at the moment, active from IOTA SA034 as HC2/home call. They will stay there until Sunday 10th around 16z. Jean Michel ============================================= 73's from Jean Michel F6AJA e_mail: duthilleul@eudil.univ-lille1.fr =============================================

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From: Jean-Michel.Duthilleul@eudilserv.eudil.univ-lille1.fr (Jean-Michel Duthilleul) Subject: 425DXNEWS: F2JD in Panama (HP) I need some help. As you know probably, Gerard F2JD ex5R8EN, S79JD 5Z4JD, HK0/G0SHN etc.... will be, for his job, in Panama (in panama City) at the end of this month for 6 months, at least. I am very interisting if some one can help Gerard for getting a licence (HP1/F2JD or HP1/G0SHN or HP1X.. callsign) Many thanks in advance Jean Michel F6AJA/5R8FI QSL manager from 1983 for all F2JD activities abroad. ============================================= 73's from Jean Michel F6AJA e_mail: duthilleul@eudil.univ-lille1.fr =============================================

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From: ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt (Jose de Sa) Subject: 425DXNEWS: CQ2I IOTA EU-150 QSLs mailed ! DXers and IOTA hunters, The QSL cards from the last summer CQ2I Insua Island IOTA EU-150 DX'pedition are ready from the printer... These are full coloured, 4 photo QSL cards (they really look Great)! The direct requests (even if you didn't send an SASE) will be replied direct and should be on the mail until the end of next week... We have not received any QSL request by the Portuguese Bureau yet, but those cards should be arriving soon from REP in Lisbon.... As soon as we got them they will be replied by the same way ! Those of you who sent the cards to the USA manager, WA1ECA, will be receiving the reply from Frank soon, I will send him a package of CQ2I QSLs next Thursday... It shouldn't take long.... A manager in the States is great... because it will save a lot of Green Stamps to the US DXers (An SASE, with a regular stamp postage on the envelope is more than enough)... HOW TO REQUEST YOUR CQ2I CARD BY THE INTERNET----> You can request your IOTA EU-150 card via Internet, please send us a a mail to: ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt on your mail please write: Your callsign, Date, UTC Hour, Frequency, Mode, both RST reports and please write if EU-150 is a new-one (new Island) for you or not ! Replies will be sent via the Bureau, some might be sent Direct considering the Country from where the request comes from.... (Theres no point sending QSLs by the Bureau to those Countries where the Bureau system does not works). Ok, its all for now.... Hope you will like the CQ2I QSL card, we have print more than enough cards to confirm all QSOs we made from Insua last July. 73 and good DXing, Jose de Sa CT1EEB Note: This QSL cards are also good to confirm QSOs with CT1CJJ/p, CT1BQH/p, CT1DVV/p, CT1EEB/p, CT1BWW/p, CT1ENQ/p, CT1ETZ/p and CT1FMX/p---> All from IOTA EU-150 "Insua Island".

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From: kf7ay@getnet.com (Warren Hill) Subject: 425DXNEWS: XZ1N web site in Spanish For DX'ers in Latin America and Spain, the XZ1N web site is now available in both Spanish and English. You are invited to visit either one at: http://www.getnet.com/~kf7ay/ea.html (espanol) http://www.getnet.com/~kf7ay/myanmar.html (English) 73 de Warren/K7WX

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From: eric fayolle <f5cco@es-conseil.fr> Organization: f5cco Subject: 425DXNEWS: FO Hey, The trip to FO is posponed for 1 to 3 weeks, they be behind with the work there due the bad weather conditions and It no ok to begin my work. More info as soon as possible. 73 - F5CCO - Eric -

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From: morice stephane <smorice@MicroNet.fr> Organization: SWL : F-10255 Subject: 425DXNEWS: *** ISLAND CHASER'S PAGE *** -- Hi all, IOTA enthusiasts, island chasers, please visit my WEB site !!! 73's Stef. ///// \\\\\ ( o o ) -------------------oOO--(_)--OOo------------------ Visit my site !!! ISLAND CHASER'S PAGE (IOTA ...) http://www.micronet.fr/~smorice ================================================== Stephane MORICE Bretagne FRANCE SWL : F-10255 ==================================================

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SB DX @ WW $OPDX.278 Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 278 PRVI DEO The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster DX Bulletin No. 278 BID: $OPDX.278 November 11, 1996 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio Online at 216-237-8208 14400/9600/2400/1200/300 8/N/1 Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, KA1GJ, WU1F, K3TLX, N3ED, K4UVT, W5ASP, K7AR, KF7AY, WA8JOC, CT1EEB, D25L/PA3DZN, DF4RD, DL7VOA, DL9GOA & DX NEWS Letter, EA3BHK, F6AJA, G4BUE & DX News Sheet, GM4FDM, OH0XX, ON6TT and SM0CXU for the following DX information. 3B8, MAURITIUS. Jacques, F6HMJ, will be active as 3B8/F6HMJ from 3B8CF's QTH from November 20th to December 5th. After that he will stay at Reunion Island until the middle of December. 4K, AZERBAIJAN. The "DX News Letter" reports to start looking for Axel, DL6KVA (ex Y42DA), to once again be active from the QTH of Vlad, 4K9W. There were no specific dates mentioned. His flight, visa, and also the callsign were all confirmed. Axel will be working CW only and has a very reliable QSL Manager. 5B, CYPRUS. The "DX News Sheet" reports Ted, 5B4OG, is active on 160 meters (1827 kHz) and on 7012 kHz before his sunrise. 5X, UGANDA. Peter, ON6TT, but now active as 5X1T, has finally gotten his low band antenna back and is active now on 80 and 160 meters. He was heard earlier this past week (with a big signal) on 3790 kHz between 2100 and 2300z listening up. Peter reports QSL cards have been printed and are being sent out by his QSL Manager, ON5NT. Peter will be in Uganda until November 27th. Meanwhile, Joe (ex-9Q5MRC), G3MRC, is active as 5X1P. He has been heard on 15 meters CW (21024 kHz) operating split between 1315 and 1400z. Also, watch the WARC bands. There have been reports of activity on 30 and 17 meters. A45, OMAN. Thomas, SM0CXU/AB5CQ, was invited by Tony, A45ZN, to operate as a Multi/Single from his QTH in Muscat. He states their sunset is at 1400z, and they will try Long Path (US west coast etc.) on 80 and 160 meters. QSL via: Tony Selmes, PO BOX 981, Muscat 113, Oman CP, BOLIVIA. Olli, OH0XX, will operate CP6AA in CQWW CW Contest as a Single Op all band entry. QSL via Suite 599, 1313 So. Military Trail, Deerfield Beach, FL33442, U.S.A. D2, ANGOLA (UPDATE from Alex, PA3DZN). Alex, D25L (PA3DZN), sends OPDX the following: "....upon arrival I've been issued the call D25L. Yes, it could have been shorter (D2L was an option), but I fancied the "5" in there.... Since early October I operated only on three ocassions so far; an hour or so sometime mid-October, a few hours before the WW SSB, and the WW SSB itself. Reason being that I "borrowed" the 10 element rotatable logper overlooking the Atlantic and a TL922 from the Portugese army for these purposes as my own equipment had not arrived yet at that time except for my handcarried TS-50. Also, I wasn't sure where exactly in the country I was going to be so in any event, I could not install my station. Now, however, it has been confirmed that I will go to an area in the south-east of the country, and my own equipment arrived this week as well. I will travel coming Friday, November 8, and with a bit of luck, I'll have my equipment up sometime this weekend. In any case, expect some more activity. QSL this operation via PA3DMH. Looking forward to working you all......." 73 Alex, D25L (PA3DZN)

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DRUGI DEO D44, REP. OF CAPE VERDE. It has been reported that Julio, D44BC, stated that he will be very active during the upcoming CW contest. This is good news for CW operators who still need Cape Verde. FR, REUNION ISLAND. EA2KL and EA3KLM began the activity from FR5DX's QTH at 1145z on 21295 kHz (Nov. 10th). Look for FR/EA2KL & FR/EA3ELM in the usual DX frequencies. Their short operation will finish up Monday, November 11th, but they may be active a little on Tuesday, the 12th, beacause they fly back to Paris at 2300z that same day. FT5Z, AMSTERDAM ISLAND. FT5ZG is reportedly on his way to Amsterdam Island. He left Reunion Island on November 5th at 1700 local time. He will pass through Crozet and Kerguelen, then he will arrive at Amsterdam around November 20th. He will be using a TS-450SAT with a R5 antenna and NO AMPLIFIER (but he is looking for any sponsor to send him one !!!). His length of stay will be one year and will work on the island as a Transmission Officier and postman. QSL Manager is F5RQQ: Vigier Jean Marc, 14, rue Paul Helbronner, 38000 Grenoble, France. By the way, this country is ranked 4 in the ALL TIME MOST WANTED LIST! GD, ISLE OF MAN. The DXNS report Steve, G4UOL, will be active as GD4UOL from November 15-28th (including participation in the CQWW CW Contest, low power). Also, November 29-30th, he will be active as GT3FLH from the "Isle of Man ARS" (from Lhergy Dhoo, near Peel), CW only. QSL via CBA. He welcomes skeds (e-mail: steve@g4uol.demon.co.uk). Steve's WEB page contains zipped text files for each year the GD4UOL operation took place since 1988, software to download photographs of the island, QSLs, etc...., and can be found at: http://www.g4uol.demon.co.uk GM, SCOTLAND. Tom, GM4FDM, will be active in the CQWW CW Contest as GM6X (as he was in the SSB event). He plans to enter as a SO/SB on 40 meters using a 2 element Cushcraft Yagi at 80 ft. QSL via the bureau or direct to his home call GM4FDM. HC, EDUADOR. F5LGQ, F6AOI, F6BFH, F6AUS, F9IE are currently active as HC2/homecall until November 15th. They are active from Puna Island which is part Guayas/El Oro Province Group (IOTA SA-034). QSL NEWS AND INFORMATION..... Ron Sefton, ZF8AA, who now lives in the Seattle area, was active earlier in the week from Midway Island as KH4/W7VWR. QSL to his home call which is now W7VWR, CBA. Bill Feidt, NG3K, reports the following QSL info for the PJ9E effort in CQWW SSB last month. This is the same group that has brought PJ1(9)B on the air for the past 8 years. In case you have not heard, Chet Brandon, PJ9EE, passed away the week before the contest. As a memorial to him, they requested and received (at the last minute) permission from Landsradio to use PJ9E in the contest instead of PJ9B. Please note that PJ9E QSLs for 1996 CQWW SSB should be sent to K2SB. OPDX has been advised that the APO address for 9Q5PA has been closed and all mail is being returned....to sender. If you hear of another route, please let OPDX know, and we will get the word out..... Jose, CT1EEB, reports that QSL cards from the last summer CQ2I Insua Island (IOTA EU-150) DXpedition are back from the printer. These are full colored 4 photo QSL cards. The direct requests (even if you didn't send an SASE) will be replied direct and should be in the mail sometime this week. No cards have been received from the Portuguese Bureau yet, but those cards should be arriving soon from REP in Lisbon. As soon as they get them, they will be replied the same way. Those of you who sent the cards to the USA manager, WA1ECA, will be receiving the reply from Frank soon. CT1EEB will send him a package of CQ2I QSLs this next week. HOW TO REQUEST YOUR CQ2I CARD BY THE INTERNET----> You can request your IOTA EU-150 card by sending mail to: ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt In your mail, please write: Your callsign, Date, UTC Hour, Frequency, Mode, both RST reports and please write if EU-150 is a new-one (new Island) for you or not! Replies will be sent via the Bureau. Some might be sent direct considering the Country from where the request comes from.... . s co jo extra wr 19 TRECI DEO Need QSL information on a ZP station? Contact Francisco Schubeius, ZP5FGS, former president of the Radio Club Paraguayo at: fgs@infonet.com.py Ken, WA8JOC, reports the CY0AA QSLS from the June 18th - July 6th operation were received earlier this week in Cincinnati. Out of 10 boxes of QSLs received, 2 have been mailed, and they would anticipate by mid week an additional 2 to 3 boxes would be mailed also. The QSL itself is a bifold style, with 2 different QSL faces, with different scenes (for the discriminating amateur). They will continue to accept contributions graciously, since the trip did cost more than they had anticipated due to any number of surprises..... SV5, DODECANESE. Al, K7AR, will be active as SV5/K7AR from November 21-26th, including participation in the CQWW CW Contest. He states he is likely to do a Single Band 20 meter entry, but may do all band depending on propagation. QSL via AA6BB. TM, FRANCE (upcoming French activities)....... Dominique, F5SJB, will be active as TM5CW from November 16-24th, and also during the CQWW CW Contest. The club F5KAI will use the TM5TEL callsign for the next Telethon from December 6 and 7th. For the 1500th year anniversay of the baptisum of Clovis, the station TM6CLO will be active from December 16-25th, only in CW. QSL via F5WA V2, ANTIGUA.01 Larry, K3TLX, will operate in the all-band Single Operator category from V2 during the upcoming CQWW CW Contest. A contest call is expected but isn't known at this time. There will be some operation the week before the contest. QSL via K3TLX. VK0, HEARD ISLAND UPDATE. An additional bulletin will be supplied to all OPDX InterNet subscriber. XZ1N WEB-SITE NOW IN SPANISH. Warren, KF7AY, states that for DXers in Latin America and Spain, the XZ1N web site is now available in both Spanish and English. You are invited to visit either one at: http://www.getnet.com/~kf7ay/ea.html (espanol) http://www.getnet.com/~kf7ay/myanmar.html (English) ZF, CAYMAN ISLAND. ZF2RF will be active during the CQ Worldwide CW Contest in the Multi/Single category, all bands 160M thru 10M. Operators to date include K4UVT (ZF2RF), K9LA (ZF2AY), K9MK (ZF2MK), N5HRG (ZF2HR) and N9NS. Indivudual operators will also be active outside the contest on both CW and SSB during the period November 21 -29th. QSL for ZF2RF via K4UVT at PO Box 231240, Montgomery, AL, 36123-1240 with SASE or via bureau (any addresses for K4UVT other than in Alabama are no longer valid). QSL contacts with individual operators via their home call/CBA. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE EDITOR. Please send all DX announcements/information "ONLY" to the addresses below and "NOT" to the distribution InterNet address of: dxinfo@barf80.nshore.org -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- OPDX INTERNET SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE REQUEST: opdx-request@nshore.org OPDX WORLD-WIDE WEB HOME (provided by John, K8YSE): http://www.en.com/users/k8yse/opdx.html -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Excerpts and distribution of The OPDX Bulletin are granted as long as KB8NW/OPDX/BARF80 receive credit. To contribute DX info, call BARF-80 BBS online at 216-237-8208 14400/9600/2400/1200/300 and leave a message with the Sysop or send InterNet Mail to one of the two following addresses: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org -or- aq474@cleveland.freenet.edu - OR - Send a message via packet to KB8NW @ WA8BXN.OH.USA.NA - OR - Use the VOICE or FAX answering machine at 216-237-8208 which shares the same phone line as BARF-80 BBS using a data/fax/phone switch. To access: 1) Dial Number. 2) Wait for first ring (the second ring should be a false ring from the fax/data switch box) and then dial four quick ones ("1111"). (NOTE: Some FAX machines that send single "BEEPS" every second will not have to do this step.) 3) The phone will pick up and after the "BEEP" leave your voice message or FAX.

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CETVRTI DEO -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Additional Bulletin for OPDX InterNet Subscribers -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date: Mon, 4 Nov 1996 21:17:23 -0700 To: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org From: cordell@ccnet.com (Robert Schmieder) Subject: Heard Island Update Friends, In the absence of the DX reflector, I am writing directly, to give you the latest update on the Heard Island Dxpedition. We are now just 60 days away from sailing from Reunion Island aboard the Marion Dufresne, bound for Crozet, Heard, and Kerguelen. Half of our gear is already on the ship on Reunion, the other half due to arrive shortly. We have nearly the entire original team intact, although a recent withdrawall has opened a position. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact me immediately. You can see all the information about the project on our web pages at http://www.ccnet.com/~cordell/HI The funding for the trip is about 90% complete. We are nowworking to find the last 10%, or $30K. We hope you might be able to help, either by being generous yourselves or by helping us to locate resources. We are open to the possibility of taking one or two "guest/sponsors." These people would not have any formal duties and would not even have to be licensed radio amateurs, but would be financial supporters. If you have any suggestions, please contact us. We are very interested in making best use of our time and resources, to best serve the amateur community. I would personally be interested in whether you need HI for DXCC, and to what extent you will be listening for us and trying to work us. I mainly want to get a better feeling for the audience, so we can be most responsive. I have appended to this message a press release that was prepared by Bob Allphin K4UEE and released recently. We would love it if you would distribute it wherever you can. Thanks for whatever help you may already have given. We're looking forward to making this an event to remember! Bob KK6EK Expedition Leader ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BACKGROUND Preparations for the Heard Island Dxpedition have been in high gear for most of the past year. Depending on the survey, Heard Island is either the the #1 or #3 most needed DXCC country and may represent the most difficult and complicated DXpedition ever attempted. The 1995 attempt on Heard was aborted and resulted in financial disaster for the team. The project was then reorganized, and the team enlarged to 20 radio operators in order to reduce the cost per person. Additional equipment, procedures, and travel arrangements were included to ensure safety and success. This project has been developed with the following principles foremost: (1) safety of the participants; (2) reliability of schedule and radio operations; (3) advancement of the art and science of DXing and DXpeditioning. To that end, we have opted for a large team, reliable (albeit expensive) transportation, and considerable backup gear and plans. In Sep/Oct 1996, two 20 foot containers with almost 15 tons of equipment were shipped to Reunion Island, the jumping off point for the team. The gear includes complete life support and radio equipment for 20 persons for the two-week stay on Heard Island. There are four shelters 12x24 ft. each for sleeping, eating, meeting, the Satellite station, an HF station and storage. There are two additional shelters 8x8 ft. which will house two HF stations each. The radios are Yaesu FT1000MP's, FT900's and ETO 91B linears. The team has shipped large quantities of antennas. Low band antennas are mostly verticals including four-square arrays for 160, 80, 40 and 30m. On the higher bands, monobanders and tribanders will be employed. The reason for so many antennas is to have plenty of spares in case a major storm destroys some or all of the erected antennas.

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PETI DEO THE TEAM The expedition team has been essentially intact since it was formed in January, 1996. Currently it includes: EA8AFJ, HB9AHL, K0IR, K4UEE, K9AJ, KK6EK, N6EK, N6MZ, NP4IW, OE9AMJ, ON6TT, PA3DUU, RA3AUU, VK2TQM, W6OTC, W8FMG, WAPUJ, WA3YVN, and 9V1YC. Expedtion leaders believe they have assembled a great mix of Phone, CW,and RTTY operators with a bias toward Low Band (160,80,40,and 30m) operations. The timing of this Dxpedition is ideal for emphasing the Low Bands, as this winter will see the "peak" of the low band propagation in the solar cycle. Good openings are anticipated on 20, 17, 15m as well with fair, sporadic openings on 12 and 10m. TECHNOLOGY Modern technology will be employed, much like the very successful "DXpedition of the year-1995 " to Easter Island / Salas y Gomez (XR0Y/XR0Z). The team will log using a CT-network. Every day the logs will be uploaded via Pacsat to a central site for posting on the World Wide Web. Anyone will be able to enter basic information about a QSO, and receive confirmation that the QSO is in the log. Extensive use of pilot operators will help the Heard Island team gets feedback to ensure success of the DXpedition. The pilots will relay your input and suggestions to the Heard team on what can be done to improve performance and results. Pilots are: ON4UN - John (Europe & pilot coordinator) WB2DND - Don (US Eastcoast) WD0AEK - Bob (US Northcoast) K0EU - Randy (US Central) N4PYD - Scotty (US Southcoast) WA2FIJ/6 - Jay (US Westcoast) JH1ROJ - Isao (Japan & Asia) OPERATING FREQUENCIES CW SSB RTTY 160M: 1.826.5 N/A 80M: 3.507/3.522 3.799 40M: 7.007 7.065 7.030 30M: 10.104 10.140 20M: 14.024 14.195 14.085 17M: 18.074 18.145 18.105 15M: 21.024 21.295 21.085 12M: 24.894 24.945 10M: 28.024 28.475 SCHEDULE The team will assemble on Reunion Island during the last week of December. On Jan. 3, 1997, they will leave aboard the 300-ft. French vessel Marion Dufresne for a 10-day sail to Crozet and then Heard Island. If weather permits, the equipment will be put on the island by helicopter; if not, it will be landed by boat. The stations will come on the air on or before Jan.15, 1997, using the callsign VK0IR. The NCDXF 5-band HF beacon will be set to transmit continuously during the stay. Departure will occur on Jan.27,1997 and after a brief stop on Kergulen will sail to Reunion, arriving on Feb.5,1997. Due to the brievity of the stops on Crozet and Kergulen, operation from these islands is uncertain. However, operation from Reunion is planned both before departure and after the return. FINANCING The total budget for the expedition is $320K. Almost 2/3 of this cost is transportation to Heard Island, which is remote from any normal shipping lanes. The balance of the budget is required for special gear and services, such as the shelters, food, fuel, and transportation of the equipment. An example of the high cost of this operation is the charge for shipping and storing the containers of gear, is more than $20K. Donations are greatly appreciated at one of the addresses listed below. Donations are not at risk. The expedition team is taking all financial responsibility until the expedition is completed. Should the project fail due to other than an Act of God, the donors monies will be returned. Donations are gratefully accepted via: Heard Island DXpedition c/o Bob Allphin, K4UEE 4235 Blackland Dr. Marietta, GA 30067 USA mallphin@aol.com Heard Island DXpedition c/o Peter Casier, ON6TT Oude Heerbaan 30B-9230 Wetteren, Belgium pcasier@innet.be The Heard Island DXpedition team is committed to carrying out this operation in an exemplary manner. Every effort will be made to insure the maximum number of QSO's on as many band/modes as possible while minimizing interference to other amateur interests. Your feedback and input through the Pilot operators is critical to this goal. What we learn through this project will aid others in carrying out operations in the field safely and reliably in the future, and will serve as a guide for those to follow. We hope you will enjoy and support this expedition, both with your QSO's and finacially and will be proud to say "I helped make it happen". The most complete set of information about the expedition is available on the Web pages, accessible at: http://www.ccnet.com/~cordell/HI *********************************************************************** ROBERT W. SCHMIEDER KK6EK, Explorers Club, GateAway 4295 Walnut Blvd Cordell Expeditions Walnut Creek, CA 94596. cordell@ccnet.com (510) 934-3735 (voice and fax) http://www.ccnet.com/~cordell *********************************************************************** ---------------------------- Tedd Mirgliotta KB8NW InterNet: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org Basic Amateur Radio Frequency BBS (BARF-80) +1 216/237-8208 "Totally devoted to Amateur Radio" - 24 Hrs a day 8/N/1 14.4k-300 baud

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From: Mauro Pregliasco <i1jqj@fileita.it> Subject: 425DXNEWS: 425 DX News #288 SB DX@WW $425WW288A 425 DX News #288 [1/5] 9 November 1996 No 288 BID: $425WW288A =========================== *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** =========================== Edited by I1JQJ & IK1GPG Translated by I1-21171 & IK1ADH /---------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ! Information, reports and suggestions must be sent to: ! ! ! ! Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ: info DX ! ! (e-mail i1jqj@fileita.it - BBS I1JQJ@I1YLM.IPIE.ITA.EU) ! ! Massimo Balsamo, IK1GPG: QSL Managers/QSL Routes ! ! (e-mail 425dxqsl@pc.fr.flashnet.it - BBS IK1GPG@IW1BIM.IPIE.ITA.EU) ! ! Mirko Caserta, IK0ZSN: 425dxnews Reflector ! ! (e-mail ik0zsn@amsat.org) ! ! Maurizio Bertolino, I1-21171: 425 WWW Pages ! ! (e-mail i121171@amsat.org) ! \---------------------------------------------------------------------------/ 4U - On 9 and 10 November Luc, I1YRL (CW) and Giancarlo, IK1SLP (SSB) will be active from 4U1ITU (Geneva). QSL via I1YRL. 5X - Until 28 November Dave (KE4EW/P29DK, QSL via KE4EW) and Dale (N3BNA, QSL via WB3DNA) will join Paul (5X4F, QSL via K3SW) in remote northeastern Uganda. They will participate in the CQWW CW Contest as 5X4F. A9 - A92C, the club station of ARAB (Amateur Radio Association of Bahrain), is again active after moving QTH. It can be found from 17 UTC on the second and last Tuesday of each month. D2 - As from early October Alex, D25L/PA3DZN [425DXN 285] has been active only thrice: for about an hour in mid-October, for a few hours before the CQWW SSB Contest and during the Contest itself. On November 8 Alex moved to the Southeastern area of Angola, from where he is expected to be active more frequently. QSL via PA3DMH. EA - During the weekend EA1BEY will be active from Isla Mansa (DIE N-182). QSL via EA1BEY. HC - After their operation from La Plata Island (SA-033), which took place during the last weekend, Alain (F6BFH) and his team (F5LGQ, F6AOI, F6AUS and F9IE) are HC2/ from Puna island (SA-034) until 16 UTC of 10 November. I - From 8 to 10 November IA5/IK5AMB and IA5/IK5VLS will be active (on 20, 40 and 80 metres) from Giglio Island (EU-028, IIA GR-002). QSL via bureau to their respective home calls or direct to Sezione ARI Lucca, Casella Postale 303, 55100 Lucca-LU, Italy. I - On 10 November Antonio (IK8UHA) will be IC8/ from Scoglio dello Schiavone (IIA NA-???). QSL via IK8VRH. I - On 10 November Roberto (IS0JMA) and Ruggero (IS0RUH) will be active from Scogli Contra dei Marinai (EU-024, IIA SS-138) as IM0JMA. QSL via IS0JMA. I - On 10 November Alfonso, IS0UPR will be IM0/ from Isolotto Caogheddas (EU-024, IIA OR-008). W - On 10 November Jim, K9PPY will be active from S. Padre Island (NA-092, USI TX-007S). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** STATEMENT FROM THE RSGB IOTA COMMITTEE *** >>> ABSTRACT <<< Over the last two weeks John Reisenauer (NL7TB) has taken action to bring attention to the high cost of DXpeditions and to his view that the IOTA community should be prepared to share some of the expense. His action took the form of returning a substantial number of QSL cards received for his recent Barren Is operation (NA-206) with the original cards inside with a note making clear his position and asking for donations. Unfortunately, the impression was given that no donation meant no card. John subsequently made it known that cards for those stations would be sent via the bureau. A number of recipients of returned cards have complained to the IOTA Committee at what they see as unethical behaviour. The IOTA Committee Chairman and IOTA Manager expressed their disappointment to NL7TB at the way in which he made his point. John has apologised and has agreed to send direct cards at his cost to those whose cards he returned. IOTA participants who had cards returned are asked to resubmit them to John with a self addressed envelope or label (no return postage is required) or to e-mail Martin, G3ZAY (at g3zay@dial.pipex.com) with their QSO details and address which he will forward to John. NOTE: The full text of the statement has been already sent on the 425dxnews Reflector; it is also available on the 425 WWW Page (http://www-dx.deis.unibo.it/htdx/index.html).

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SB DX@WW $425WW288B 425 DX News #288 [2/5] 9 November 1996 No 288 BID: $425WW288B =========================== *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** =========================== * Q S L I N F O [1/3] * =========================== CALL MGR CALL MGR CALL MGR CALL MGR ============================================================================= 3B8/EA3ELM EA3ELM CY0/V73C WA4DAN IL3DX IK3VIA SV8/I2YYO IK2MYX 3B8GD 3B8DB CY0/VK1ZZ WA4DAN IM0/IS0NHT IS0NHT T30EG KH6JEB 3C1DX EA6BH CY0/VK2BEX WA4DAN IO4A IK4PVR T71SM T70A 3DA0CA W4DR CY0XX WA4DAN IO4LEC I4LEC T82AA LX2AA 3DA0CQ WJ2O D25L PA3DMH IO5A IS0YY T88T OKDXA 3DA0DX WJ2O D44AB F2YT IQ1A I1JQJ T91BAW DJ0QJ 3DA0NX ZS6CAX DA0KDG DL9ZEA IQ2A I2UIY T95LGN F/HH2H 3E1DX KF0UI DS4BHW HL4LT IQ4A I4LCK T99A I4QGU 3V8BB W6/G0AZT DU3/AH8F G4ZVJ IQ4KID IK4BWC T9DX T93M 3V8BB YT1AD DU6LY UX0UN IQ4T IK4HVR TA2/OK1DTP OK1DTP 4F3CV HB9CXZ DX1CW JA3GN IQ5Q I5YXG TA3/VA2CO VE2ZH 4F4IX DU4IX DX6ICJ DU6LN IQ8X IK8FPI TA4ZM DK5WL 4K70C 4K9C EA1WO/P EA5OL IR0A IK0QDB TI0C TI4CF 4K70GF 4K6GF EA2RW/1 EA5OL IR0C IK0AZG TK1A DF7RX 4K9W DL6KVA EA6IB EA6PZ IR1A IK1GPG TL8/F5JKK F6FNU 4L1BW N3CBW EA7ALE/P EA7GMC IR2W I2EOW TL8MS DL6NW 4L1DX OZ1HPS EA8/DJ9HD DJ9HD IR4T IK4IEE TM0ZK F5OZK 4L5O TA7A EA8AH OH1RY IR5T IK5ORP TM1C F2VX 4M2BYT YV2BYT EA9TQ/P EA9TQ IR7J IK7TAI TM2DX F6IFR 4M5X WS4E ED1BD EA1BD IR8A IK0YYY TM2FM F6KRV 4N140T YU1SB ED1OZA EA1BYT IR8L IK8FLW TM2P F5LPY 4N7ZZ YU7FIJ ED2GFI EA2CBY IR9B IT9STX TM2T F6KDF 4V2A 9A2AJ ED3DX EA3AML IU2D IK2ILH TM2V F6KRC 4X/OK1JR OK1AJN ED3IPR EA7ANC IU2M IK2SFZ TM2WW F5RZJ 4X/ON7LX ON7LX ED3MNF EA3KO IU2X IK2GSN TM2X F2VX 4X1VF K1FJ ED4MVM EA4SS IU3V IK3VIA TM2Y F6BEE 4X6RE IK0ZKK ED5SAC EA5GMB IU4U I4ALM TM7OXR F5SSM 4Z0Z 4X6ZK ED5SSM/P EA5AMW IY4M IK4OLP TT8AM IK7JTF 4Z4T 4Z4UT ED6IDM EA6ARM IZ7AAA I7IJU TT8PG IK3NAA 5C8MC CN8MC ED7JEM EA7URM J28DE F2WS TT8SP F5OIJ 5H3CA KB0OZG ED7NEF EA7CIW J28JA F5PWH TU2XZ F/HH2H 5H3ST KT4HC ED7PGC EA7HBP J28JY F6BFH TY1RY KE6FV 5K6W HK6KKK ED7SCS EA7GA J28MD DL2RDP TZ6VV AA0GL 5N0MVE ON7LX ED7SDX EA7GA J28PP F5PWH U5WF SP5IUL 5N3/SP5XAR SP5CPR ED7VBC EA7ENZ J3/WJ2O WJ2O UA0JQ UA0JB 5N36PYL F2YT ED9EA EA9EA J38AA KQ1F UA1ZO LA8PF 5N36T F2YT EG2NHU EA5AR J38AI IV3TMV UE1ZRF/MM RW1ZZ 5N9N N2AU EG4NTM EA4KA J38BO DL7DF UK0A DL4YT 5R8EE FR5EL EI5FN G3YOG J38DF DL7DF UK8OO W3HNK 5R8EN F6AJA EI7M EI6HB J38FR DL7DF UN9PQ IK2QPR 5W0HW DL7RAG EK4GK GW3CDP J38TF DL7DF UR4E UR4EYT 5X1D SM0BFJ EK7DX DL1VJ J3A WA8LOW UR4WWT WR3L 5X1P G3MRC EM1KA JA2JPA J41GRC SV1AWL UT0D RB5DX 5X1R SM4ARJ EM1U JA2JPA J42TEV SV2CVA UT7W WA3HUP 5X1T ON5NT EO6F OE5EIN J48Y SV1BKN UU5J UB4JLF 5X4F K3SW ER3MM I8YGZ J52AK IV3TIQ V2/J38DF DL7DF 6W1/DK3LQ DK3LQ ES1J ES1WW J52IM KB9XN V21N V21AN 6W6JX F6FNU EU3FT W3HCW J59OFM I3LDP V26A N3BNA 6Y5/KB5VRF JR4PMX EW1AAA LA7NK J68AR K9BQL V26B WT3Q 6Y5XX JE3MAS EX8F DL8FCU J80F DL3MIB V26E AB2E 7P8/G4FUI G4FUI EX8MD I0WDX JI6KVR EA5KB V26RN KC5WBM 7P8/OE2VEL OE2DYL EX9A DF8WS JT1FBT NI7T V26TS KF3P

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SB DX@WW $425WW288C 425 DX News #288 [3/5] 9 November 1996 No 288 BID: $425WW288C =========================== *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** =========================== * Q S L I N F O [2/3] * =========================== CALL MGR CALL MGR CALL MGR CALL MGR ============================================================================= 7P8EL OE2DYL EY2Q EY8MM JT1T JT1KAA V29RSD G4RSD 7Q7DC WA6IJZ EY8XX GW3CDP JW1CCA LA1CCA V31MX K0BCN 7Q7EH AA9HD EZ8AI W3HNK JW2IJ LA2IJ V47KP K2SB 7X2CR IS0LYN EZ8AQ US8AAQ JW5VK LA5VK V59T N2AU 7X4AN DJ2BW F5JYD/P F5JYD JX7DFA LA7DFA V63HM JF1VXB 7Z1IS SM0OFG FG/KI6FE KI6FE JY5SK WB9YXY V85HG JH7FQK 7Z5OO W1AF FG5BG KI6FE JY8/DL5MBY DL5MBY VA2UA VE2UA 8P9Z N6YRU FG5GA FG5XZ JY8XY WB9YXY VA3MG VE3MG 8Q7AI DL9LAI FG5HR F6BUM JY9QJ DL5MBY VA3MM VE3MM 8Q7BT EA3BT FH/F6HWU F6HWU K2OLG/M K2OLG VA3SK VE3SK 8Q7BU DD5BU FK5DX WB2RAJ K6VNX V59T VA6JI VE6JI 8Q7LS DG6LS FK8GM WB2RAJ K8SCH/4 K8SCH VA6JY VE6JY 8Q7LV DG6LS FM5BH F6HEQ KC6DO JE8XRF VB9DH K2NJ 8Q7OK EA3BT FM5DN KU9C KC6GB LX2AA VI75RAAF VK4LV 8R1K OH6DO FO0SUC F5JJW KC6MW JE8XRF VK7GK DL8NU 9A0CW 9A2WJ FP5EJ K2RW KC6YA W6YA VP2AHW KQ4GC 9A1A 9A2AJ FR5ZU/T VE2NW KG4QD WA4VQD VP2E/WB5CRGWB5CRG 9A4D 9A1HCD FS/N0BSH N0BSH KG4WD KG4AN VP2EFO W8TPS 9A7A 9A1HDE FS5PL WX9E KG4ZE K4SXT VP5/WA2VYA WA2VYA 9A800OS 9A1BOP FT5WF F5IZK KH0A JF1MIA VP5DX K4UTE 9G1AA PA2FAS FW2EH DJ2EH KH0AC K7ZA VP5T N2WV 9G1BJ G4XTA FW2OI DJ4OI KH0T JA1SGU VP9/N4BP N4BP 9G5CA ZL2IW G6B G4OXD KH0V JA1QNV VP9ID K1EFI 9H0A LA2TO GB2AA G3GAF KH2D K8NA VP9MZ WB2YQH 9H1AW GW3LDH GB2ROA G0CMM KH4/N1VXT N1VXT VQ9IE WY8Q 9H3RA DL3BRC GB3RN G0VIX KH6/K6GSS K6GSS VQ9KB NN2A 9J2BO W6ORD GB60BBC GJ4GG KH8/N5OLS AA5BL VQ9WM K7IOO 9J2CE IN3VZE GB800SA G0REP KP2/AE4SJ AE4SJ VR2KF JH1OGX 9J2FR I2ZZU GD0PLT WA4JTK KP2/KQ4GC KQ4GC VR6TY LA7JO 9J2GA F5PYI GD4UOL G4UOL KP2AD OK1AJY VS6WO K9EC 9J2RR W4CER GD4VGN DL4FF KP3V KD8IW VS96BG VS6BG 9J2SZ SP8DIP GI0PWS/M G0PWS L44D LU4DFH VS96UW VS6UW 9K2GS WB6JMS GI0SAP GI0KOW LP3C LU3CF VS96XMT OL72CH 9K2HN 9K2FN GM0ECO GW0ECO LP7N LU2NI VU2TS I1YRL 9K2RA YO9HP GM6V GM4CXM LR3Y LU1YY WF1N/P WF1N 9L1MA W0HSC GM6X GM4FDM LT0A LU1ARL WP2AHW KE2VB 9M2JJ SM0OEK GM6Z W5ASP LT5E LU1EYW WP4Q KP4CKY 9M2KQ JA1XQC GU3TPT ZL2TT LT5H LU1HHO X50B YU7KMN 9M2TO JA0DMV GX4BJC/P G0DBX LW2DFM LU2DLP XK7CFD VE7CFD 9M8FC V85FC HB0/DL1AMJ DL1AMJ LZ5W LZ1YE XK7NKI VE7NKI 9M8HIM JA2SWJ HB0/DL6FDB JH1BSE M6G G1AHM XL4VV VE4VV 9M8R W7EJ HB0/HA0HW HA0HW M6N G3WOI XM5RA VE5RA 9N1OSN W4OSN HB0/HA5R HA6NL M6T G3XTT XN2RU VY2RU 9N1SM K0AHI HB0/HA5TI HA5TI MI6I GI0UJG XO7A VE7SV 9Q5BB EA4BB HB0/HA6PS HA6PS MJ0AAZ F5VDM XR1X CE1IDM 9Q5OWB F6ITD HB0/HA6PX HA6PX MS0ALN GM0OPS XR8S CE8SFG 9Q5TR 4Z5DP HB0/HA6ZV HA6ZV NH2C JI3ERV XU1AO JA1SBH 9U5DX F2VX HB0/HA9RR HA9RR NH2G WF5T XU1FL I8KUT 9V1YC AA5BT HB0/HB9AON DJ2YE NP4Z WC4E XU1U JR1CSA 9V1ZB JL3MSL HB0/HB9DJC HB9DJC OD5PL HB9CRV XX9KC JH2MRA 9V1ZC JL1WIL HB0/HB9LEY JH1BSE OD5RZ YO3FRI XX9TRJ JH2MRA 9X4WW ON5NT HC0E HC1HT OH0MM OH2MM XX9X OH2BH

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SB DX@WW $425WW288E 425 DX News #288 [5/5] 9 November 1996 No 288 BID: $425WW288E =========================== *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** =========================== D . I . E . DIPLOMA ISLAS ESPANOLAS =========================== Honour Roll List nr.20 5 November 96 EA3KB 313-293 EA7EFE 239-191 IS0JMA 193-158 EA4CAZ 158-150 EA7GXP 102-150 DE0MST 308-289 EA7HDQ 204-225 EA2CMU 165-180 EA1FEA 134-174 EA7AJM 98-151 EA5BD 304-282 EA1JW 191-228 EA4ENT 140-205 EA3BT 143-164 EA7HBC 91-157 EA5OL 287-281 EA5FKF 186-229 EA5GCX 184-161 EA5KT 140-161 I1ZL 148-98 EA5KB 297-262 EA1EAU 200-215 CT4UW 148-195 EA7TU 140-160 EA3AG 106-128 EA9TQ 269-283 CT1BSC 209-205 EA5IY 179-164 IK1QFM 167-122 G4WFZ 149-84 EA6BE 274-263 EA3LS 224-190 EA5YJ 169-173 EA7MK 172-117 EA5XP 169-63 EA7ABW 275-262 EA5RJ 217-190 I1HYW 186-155 EA7CWV 168-117 EA5GJM 154-78 EA7OH 276-227 EA4CWN 215-187 EA2CMW 164-175 EA5ZW 151-131 EA5UB 105-126 EA7CYS 251-249 EA8KK 192-208 EA7ABL 149-186 I8IYW 179-99 DK6NJ 129-99 EA7CIW 272-228 EA5AEN 189-209 I1JQJ 210-124 EA7HAE 120-158 EA7TT 99-129 IK1GPG 270-221 EA4CBA 202-195 IK1JJB 177-157 EA4AKH 111-165 ON4XL 145-82 EA4BUE 253-230 EA7CWA 166-230 EA5FGK 149-184 EA7HDO 132-140 EA7BY 133-94 EA9PD 219-263 EA1EDF 208-188 EA7BVD 155-176 EA1FY 124-146 EA1OT 97-122 EA5KY 231-233 EA5ZR 200-173 EA7BLU 154-175 EA1AGZ 108-163 EA5GOU 120-98 EA1KK 254-209 EA4IF 206-167 EA5FTE 149-174 EA2AOL 118-149 I1RJP 137-76 EA9PY 212-251 EA7FQS 197-176 F6FCZ 172-148 EA7COT 115-150 EA1JJ 119-90 EA9PB 212-247 CT1AHU 183-184 EA5RC 144-175 EA7GYZ 142-123 EA3CWT 102-107 EA8AKN 245-213 EA5CRA 194-173 EA1EBK 178-141 EA7GYJ 159-104 DL3ECK 111-96 EA4GZ 222-235 EA1BEY 189-176 EA3AJI 177-136 IK2MLY 160-102 EA5PS 104-102 EA7BR 218-239 EA4BZM 193-170 EA8AG 156-157 EA7SK 123-139 I8KNT 126-80 EA5GNT 199-254 EA1DFP 180-183 DF2NS 154-158 EA7HCU 109-149 EA7JB 223-226 EA3EYR 153-207 EA5EQ 155-154 EA7HCZ 122-134 CT4IC 219-224 F5XL 170-185 EA1MK 147-162 EA5BHK 117-138 EA5AT 241-202 EA1FBE 181-174 EA5AEI 140-169 EA1AAD 101-151 EA5GLT 198-244 EA7BF 169-185 CT1UE 185-124 EA3GDX 126-126 ***************************************************************************** *** 425 DX NEWS QSL ROUTES *** Following many requests we have decided to start experimentally a new service to help our readers to find managers and/or addresses of DX stations. The requests should be sent only to IK1GPG, who is responsibile for the QSL Managers/QSL Routes, via e-mail: 425dxqsl@pc.fr.flashnet.it Answers will be published in the bulletin. ***************************************************************************** For the news issued in this number, thanks to: I1HYW, I1YRL, IK1HSR, IK1QFM, IV3TIQ, IK4WMH, IK5WWB, IK7AFM, IK7TAJ, IS0JMA, IS0RUH, D25L/PA3DZN, EA5EYJ, JA9IFF/1, N3BNA, NG3K, OK1DXI, S79MAD, SM4EMO, WD8MGQ /---------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ! 425 WWW Page ---> http://www-dx.deis.unibo.it/htdx/index.html ! ! INTERNET via anonymous FTP at site: ! ! www-dx.deis.unibo.it - under the /pub/ham/425news/english/ directory ! !---------------------------------------------------------------------------! ! To subscribe the 425dxnews reflector through URL: ! ! http://www.fr.flashnet.it/cgi-bin/nph-425dxnews-list ! ! or sending a message to: majordomo@pc.fr.flashnet.it ! ! writing in the body of the message: subscribe 425dxnews address ! ! where <address> is the e-mail address of the subscriber ! !---------------------------------------------------------------------------! ! * 425 DX NEWS is weekly available on * ! ! TRANCE BBS ITALY: +39-11-482751 ! ! DXA BBS BELGIUM : +32-3-8253613 ! ! SEZAM BELGRADE : +381-11-648422 ! ! ARRL HQ BBS USA : 860-594-0306 ! ! CODE THREE USA : 510-799-2921 ! ! HAM RADIO RAGCHEW USA : 604-480-1677 ! ! WARP DRIVE USA : 804-587-8183 ! ! JUNGLE BBS NZ : +64-3-524-8332 ! \---------------------------------------------------------------------------/ ...that's all folks! 73 & DX by 425 DX Gang Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ/KB2TJM 425 DX News Editor E-mail: i1jqj@fileita.it - Looking for help? Try http://www.fr.flashnet.it/cgi-bin/nph-425dxnews or write to 425dxnews-request@pc.fr.flashnet.it For a *FREE* copy of -Island Hopper- write to qrziota@netusa1.net

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From: wd8mgq <wd8mgq@tir.com> Subject: 425DXNEWS: R1ANZ Rumors.... only rumors..... I have been informed by Bob K4MZU, that R1ANZ will be up and listening for Europe on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 18:00z and again at 19:00z on 14.260 He may even show up earlier at 17:00z for his skeds with KC4AAA. North America is urged to listen for him at 03:00z. QSL via UW1ZC.... John WD8MGQ

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From: EA5EYJ <jogg@fcu.um.es> Subject: 425DXNEWS: Update QSL Route CQ SSB 96 New recompilation by EA5EYJ (date 9-Nov-1996) from CQSSB 96 is WWW adress: http://www.coredcs.com/~mtw/misc/upea5eyj.htm 73 EA5EYJ Murcia - Spain

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From: "David Muller" <davidm@zip.com.au> Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 15:59:59 +0000 Subject: 425DXNEWS: Heard Island Dxpedition - Update We are now just 60 days away from sailing from Reunion Island aboard the Marion Dufresne, bound for Crozet, Heard, and Kerguelen. Half of our gear is already on the ship on Reunion, the other half due to arrive shortly. We have nearly the entire original team intact, although a recent withdrawall has opened a position. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact me immediately. You can see all the information about the project on our web pages at http://www.ccnet.com/~cordell/HI The funding for the trip is about 90% complete. We are nowworking to find the last 10%, or $30K. We hope you might be able to help, either by being generous yourselves or by helping us to locate resources. We are open to the possibility of taking one or two "guest/sponsors." These people would not have any formal duties and would not even have to be licensed radio amateurs, but would be financial supporters. If you have any suggestions, please contact us. We are very interested in making best use of our time and resources, to best serve the amateur community. I would personally be interested in whether you need HI for DXCC, and to what extent you will be listening for us and trying to work us. I mainly want to get a better feeling for the audience, so we can be most responsive. I have appended to this message a press release that was prepared by Bob Allphin K4UEE and released recently. We would love it if you would distribute it wherever you can. Thanks for whatever help you may already have given. We're looking forward to making this an event to remember! Bob KK6EK Expedition Leader ---------------------------------------------------------------------- - BACKGROUND Preparations for the Heard Island Dxpedition have been in high gear for most of the past year. Depending on the survey, Heard Island is either the the #1 or #3 most needed DXCC country and may represent the most difficult and complicated DXpedition ever attempted. The 1995 attempt on Heard was aborted and resulted in financial disaster for the team. The project was then reorganized, and the team enlarged to 20 radio operators in order to reduce the cost per person. Additional equipment, procedures, and travel arrangements were included to ensure safety and success. This project has been developed with the following principles foremost: (1) safety of the participants; (2) reliability of schedule and radio operations; (3) advancement of the art and science of DXing and DXpeditioning. To that end, we have opted for a large team, reliable (albeit expensive) transportation, and considerable backup gear and plans. In Sep/Oct 1996, two 20 foot containers with almost 15 tons of equipment were shipped to Reunion Island, the jumping off point for the team. The gear includes complete life support and radio equipment for 20 persons for the two-week stay on Heard Island. There are four shelters 12x24 ft. each for sleeping, eating, meeting, the Satellite station, an HF station and storage. There are two additional shelters 8x8 ft. which will house two HF stations each. The radios are Yaesu FT1000MP's, FT900's and ETO 91B linears. The team has shipped large quantities of antennas. Low band antennas are mostly verticals including four-square arrays for 160, 80, 40 and 30m. On the higher bands, monobanders and tribanders will be employed. The reason for so many antennas is to have plenty of spares in case a major storm destroys some or all of the erected antennas. THE TEAM The expedition team has been essentially intact since it was formed in January, 1996. Currently it includes: EA8AFJ, HB9AHL, K0IR, K4UEE, K9AJ, KK6EK, N6EK, N6MZ, NP4IW, OE9AMJ, ON6TT, PA3DUU, RA3AUU, VK2TQM, W6OTC, W8FMG, WAPUJ, WA3YVN, and 9V1YC. Expedition leaders beleive they have assembled a great mix of Phone, CW,and RTTY operators with a bias toward Low Band (160,80,40,and 30m) operations. The timing of this Dxpedition is ideal for emphasing the Low Bands, as this winter will see the "peak" of the low band propagation in the solar cycle. Good openings are anticipated on 20, 17, 15m as well with fair, sporadic openings on 12 and 10m. TECHNOLOGY Modern technology will be employed, much like the very successful "DXpedition of the year-1995 " to Easter Island / Salas y Gomez (XR0Y/XR0Z). The team will log using a CT-network. Every day the logs will be uploaded via Pacsat to a central site for posting on the World Wide Web. Anyone will be able to enter basic information about a QSO, and receive confirmation that the QSO is in the log. Extensive use of pilot operators will help the Heard Island team gets feedback to ensure success of the DXpedition. The pilots will relay your input and suggestions to the Heard team on what can be done to improve performance and results. Pilots are: ON4UN - John (Europe & pilot coordinator) WB2DND - Don (US Eastcoast) WD0AEK - Bob (US Northcoast) K0EU - Randy (US Central) N4PYD - Scotty (US Southcoast) WA2FIJ/6 - Jay (US Westcoast) JH1ROJ - Isao (Japan & Asia) OPERATING FREQUENCIES CW SSB RTTY 160M: 1.826.5 N/A 80M: 3.507/3.522 3.799 40M: 7.007 7.065 7.030 30M: 10.104 10.140 20M: 14.024 14.195 14.085 17M: 18.074 18.145 18.105 15M: 21.024 21.295 21.085 12M: 24.894 24.945 10M: 28.024 28.475 SCHEDULE The team will assemble on Reunion Island during the last week of December. On Jan. 3, 1997, they will leave aboard the 300-ft. French vessel Marion Dufresne for a 10-day sail to Crozet and then Heard Island. If weather permits, the equipment will be put on the island by helicopter; if not, it will be landed by boat. The stations will come on the air on or before Jan.15, 1997, using the callsign VK0IR. The NCDXF 5-band HF beacon will be set to transmit continuously during the stay. Departure will occur on Jan.27,1997 and after a brief stop on Kergulen will sail to Reunion, arriving on Feb.5,1997. Due to the brievity of the stops on Crozet and Kergulen, operation from these islands is uncertain. However, operation from Reunion is planned both before departure and after the return. FINANCING The total budget for the expedition is $320K. Almost 2/3 of this cost is transportation to Heard Island, which is remote from any normal shipping lanes. The balance of the budget is required for special gear and services, such as the shelters, food, fuel, and transportation of the equipment. An example of the high cost of this operation is the charge for shipping and storing the containers of gear, is more than $20K. Donations are greatly appreciated at one of the addresses listed below. Donations are not at risk. The expedition team is taking all financial responsibility until the expedition is completed. Should the project fail due to other than an Act of God, the donors monies will be returned. Donations are gratefully accepted via: Heard Island DXpedition c/o Bob Allphin, K4UEE 4235 Blackland Dr. Marietta, GA 30067 USA mallphin@aol.com Heard Island DXpedition c/o Peter Casier, ON6TT Oude Heerbaan 30B-9230 Wetteren, Belgium pcasier@innet.be The Heard Island DXpedition team is committed to carrying out this operation in an exemplary manner. Every effort will be made to insure the maximum number of QSO's on as many band/modes as possible while minimizing interference to other amateur interests. Your feedback and input through the Pilot operators is critical to this goal. What we learn through this project will aid others in carrying out operations in the field safely and reliably in the future, and will serve as a guide for those to follow. We hope you will enjoy and support this expedition, both with your QSO's and finacially and will be proud to say "I helped make it happen". The most complete set of information about the expedition is available on the Web pages, accessible at: http://www.ccnet.com/~cordell/HI ========================================== David Muller Operations Manager GEC Electronics - Rydalmere Australia EMAIL: davidm@gec.com.au Phone: +612 638 1888 Fax : +612 638 1798 ========================================== Take a LQQK at -->> http://www.gec.com.au ==========================================

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From: "FRANCISCO HENNESSEY Jr." <hk3sgp@colomsat.net.co> Subject: 425DXNEWS: PLEASE I NEED QSL INFO. HELPME!!!! HELLO OMs, I NEED QSL-info HOLA AMIGOS NECESITO QUE ME AYUDEN CON LA QSL INFO. O EL E-MAIL, DE LAS SIGUIENTES ESTACIONES QUE HE TRABAJADO Y NO ME HAN CONFIRMADO, GRACIAS POR LA AYUDA QUE PUEDAN PRESTARME STATION DATE TIME MODE BAND 7Q7XX 07/20/92 23:11 RTTY 15 A6/KB8NHB 07/20/92 0044 RTTY 20 RH0W/UA4FDS 06/06/92 23:30 RTTY 20 HB/HA0ET 07/09/92 00:35 RTTY 20 OH3TM 08/11/96 22:05 RTTY 20 4J1FS 06/05/92 21:13 RTTY 20 VP9/G0AZT 03/29/92 19:11 RTTY 15 ZL3GKC 08/21/93 00:35 RTTY 15 4U1ITU 10/23/91 23:58 SSB 40 4U46UN 10/03/91 01:32 SSB 40 4X6FR 05/30/92 01:27 SSB 20 5U7AA 07/24/95 22:37 SSB 20 5V7MD 03/23/96 22:27 SSB 20 6W/FE1LG 09/13/92 03:32 SSB 20 9Y4GA 08/25/91 23:50 SSB 40 CU2AK 07/14/92 02:38 SSB 20 DU9AXJ 07/12/91 10:39 SSB 40 UC2ABC 01/08/92 03:01 SSB 40 FK1DLA 01/06/93 15:25 SSB 15 OM3KFO 01/06/93 15:36 SSB 15 4N4XX 01/06/93 14:57 SSB 15 GRACIAS SI ME PUEDEN MANDAR EL QSL-MANAGER O EL E-MAIL PARA PODER CONSEGUIR ESTAS QSL 73 GD DX DE SISO HK3SGP.

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From: JCEEIII@aol.com Date: Tue, 12 Nov 1996 21:06:01 -0500 Subject: 425DXNEWS: R I Isles Jim KA3UNQ will once again be activating several Rhode Island Islands for IOTA (NA-31) and U S Islands. Look for him on 20 meters (14.260 +/-) and 40 meters (7260 +/-) on Saturday Nov 16 thru Tuesday Nov 19. QSL ok via Buro or if by CallBook, an SASE would be appreciated. Anticipate operating from: Aquidneck, Conanicut, Goat and Coasters Harbor Islands. - Looking for help? Try http://www.fr.flashnet.it/cgi-bin/nph-425dxnews or write to 425dxnews-request@pc.fr.flashnet.it For a *FREE* copy of -Island Hopper- write to qrziota@netusa1.net

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SB DX @ ARL $ARLD050 ARLD050 DX news ZCZC AE92 QST de W1AW DX Bulletin 50 ARLD050 From ARRL Headquarters Newington CT November 7, 1996 To all radio amateurs SB DX ARL ARLD050 ARLD050 DX news This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Tedd, KB8NW, the OPDX Bulletin, QRZ DX, The DX Bulletin, and Contest Corral from QST. Thanks to all. TOGO, 5V. G3SXW reports the 5V7A project for the CQWW CW Contest is just about ready to roll. Ten operators hope to be active on all bands including the newer bands between November 20 through 24. QSL via operators home calls. QSL 5V7A via GM4AGL. UGANDA, 5X. Paul, 5X4F, is planning an all band Multi Single entry in the CQWWDX CW Contest from Arua in northwest Uganda. Operators are Dave, KE4EW, Dale, N3BNA and Paul, 5X4F. QSL 5X4F via K3SW. WESTERN MALAYSIA, 9M2. Don, G3OZF, will be active November 7 through 10 as 9M2/G3OZF from Pangkor Island, IOTA AS 072. Activity will be on CW and SSB on 80 through 10 meters. QSL via CBA. BURUNDI, 9U. 9U5DX has been active over the past weekend on 15 meters. QSL via F2VX. ISLE OF MAN, GD. Steve, G4OUL will be QRV November 15 through 28 as GD4UOL and GT3FLH from November 29 through 30. QSL direct. THAILAND, HS. Jack, WA0RJY, will be active from November 16 through December 1. He plans to be in the CQWW CW Contest as a Single Operator all band entry with the callsign of HS0/WA0RJY. He will also be active before and after the contest using the same call. QSL to Jack Fleming, POB 581, Seattle, WA 98111. ST. LUCIA, J6. Bob, W9UI, and members of the SouthWest Ohio DX Association will be active as J6DX for the CQWW DX CW Contest as a Multi Single entry. Members will use their individual callsigns outside of the contest. QSL J6DX via Scott Lehman, PO Box 803, Greenville, Ohio 45331. ARGENTINA, LU. Look for LU1BR and LU2AH to use L75AA during the CQWW DX CW Contest. This prefix celebrates the Argentine Radio Club 75th Anniversary. QSL via LU4AA. BELAU, T8. Belau, aka Palau, has begun to issue T8 callsigns in place of KC6, and members of the Oklahoma DX Group are now operating as T88T. QSL via The Belau DXpedition, Box 88, Morris, Oklahoma 74445 0088. TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Dave, WD5N, will be active in the CQWW DX CW Contest as VP5EA. He will also be active a few days before and after as VP5/WD5N. QSL via WD5N, 103 Osage Dr., Leander, TX 78641, or via the W5 QSL Bureau. QSL INFORMATION. All QSLs for EY1ZA, EY50V, EY2Q, EY8CQ/R3Q, EY8AB, UJ8JCQ, and RJ8JAB must be sent via Alex Rubtsov, EY8CQ, Box 32, Moscow, 117449, Russia or via the Tajik Amateur Radio League Bureau. THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Worked All Europe RTTY Contest and the OK/OM DX Contest are all scheduled for this weekend. See November QST, page 95 for details. NNNN

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Date: Wed, 13 Nov 1996 13:24:08 +0100 From: Francisco Gil <ea5ol@arrakis.es> Subject: 425DXNEWS: DIEI activation Next Saturday afternoon a new island will be on the air. Call -> EA5CCD/P Ref -> Z-006 Name -> SANTA ISABEL QSL -> EA5CCD 73's EA5OL, paco

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From: F5CCO <f5cco@es-conseil.fr> Organization: f5cco Subject: 425DXNEWS: FO & D4 Hello, I received a fax this day from FO and tell me than the work will be beginning at the middle of December and for me it's too late so it ll be anohter person from my firm who go there but not ham radio. So the trip is cancelled for me. About D4 , Daniel (D44AB) phone me last week because they get a real problem, the administration want to ask 351 US$ for the licence and it s too much. The governement take a part from the reglementation of Portugal but not the price. So if it s possible for some people to send a copy of the price that you pay for your licence for one year and send it to Daniel it will be very appreciated and will be help them. You can also send me and will be send to him. Thank you for him and 73 - F5CCO - Eric - - Looking for help? Try http://www.fr.flashnet.it/cgi-bin/nph-425dxnews or write to 425dxnews-request@pc.fr.flashnet.it For a *FREE* copy of -Island Hopper- write to qrziota@netusa1.net

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From: Mauro Pregliasco <i1jqj@fileita.it> Subject: 425DXNEWS: 425 DX News #289 SB DX@WW $425WW289A 425 DX News #289 [1/6] 16 November 1996 No 289 BID: $425WW289A =========================== *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** =========================== Edited by I1JQJ & IK1GPG Translated by I1-21171 & IK1ADH /---------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ! Information, reports and suggestions must be sent to: ! ! ! ! Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ: info DX ! ! (e-mail i1jqj@fileita.it - BBS I1JQJ@I1YLM.IPIE.ITA.EU) ! ! Massimo Balsamo, IK1GPG: QSL Managers/QSL Routes ! ! (e-mail 425dxqsl@pc.fr.flashnet.it - BBS IK1GPG@IK1JNS.IPIE.ITA.EU) ! ! Mirko Caserta, IK0ZSN: 425dxnews Reflector ! ! (e-mail ik0zsn@amsat.org) ! ! Maurizio Bertolino, I1-21171: 425 WWW Pages ! ! (e-mail i121171@amsat.org) ! \---------------------------------------------------------------------------/ 3B8 - From 20 November to 5 December Jacques, F6HMJ will be active as 3B8/F6HMJ From QTH di 3B8CF. 3V - Uli, DL2HBX will participate in the CQWW CW Contest from club station 3V8BB. QSL via DL2HBX (the QSOs will be all confirmed via the bureau, for direct requests the address is: Ulrich Ann, Marienstr. 20a, D-38104 Braunschweig, Germany). 4K - Axel, DL6KVA (ex Y42DA) will be again active (CW only) from Vlad's (4K9W) QTH in Azerbaijan. 9H - From 25 to 30 November Mario, IZ3AHY will be active from Malta as 9H3XF. QSL via home call (Mario Sala, via Rodolfo Fiori 81, 32010 Polpet-BL). 9Y - From 18 to 25 November Jose, CT1BOH will be active (all bands, CW and SSB). He is expected to participate in the CQWW CW Contest as 9Y4H (Single Operator, all bands). A4 - Tony (A45ZN) and Thomas (SM0CXU) will participate in the CQWW CW Contest (Multi-Single) as A45ZN. C2 - Martti Laine, OH2BH will celebrate his fiftieth birthday with a DXpedition to Nauru. From 20 to 27 November four stations, all signing C21BH, will be active including a multi-multi entry in the CQWW CW Contest, using three different sites with beam antennas. All band operations will take place mainly on SSB and CW and the operators will be DU3YL, DU9RG, KJ4VH, K8YSE, JA1BK, OH1RY, OH2BC, OH2BE, OH2BH and SM7PKK. QSL via OH2BH: Martti J. Laine, Nuottaniementie 3D20, 022330 Espoo, Finland. Further information is available at the SM7PKK DX-Pedition Site (http://home1.swipnet.se/~w-17565). C6 - From 3 to 19 December N6RA will be active as C6AHF. He will participate in the ARRL 10 and 160 metres Contests. QSL via home call CO - The Tunas Radio Club will participate in the CQWW CW Contest with the call CO0RCT. CP - Olli, OH0XX will be active as CP6AA during the CQWW CW Contest (Single Operator, all bands). QSL via Suite 599, 1313 So. Military Trail, Deerfield Beach, FL33442, U.S.A. CX - In late November-early December Claudio, CX/LU7DW might be active from Timoteo Dominguez island (SA-057). EA - On 16 November EA5CCD/P will be active from Santa Isabel island (DIEI Z-06). QSL via EA5CCD. EA6 - EA3AIR, EA3AKY, EA3ALV, EA3DU, EA6ACC and EA3KU will participate in the CQWW CW Contest with the call EA6IB. F - From 16 to 24 November Dominique, F5SJB will be active as TM5CW. This call will be used during the CQWW CW Contest as well. F - The radio club F5KAI will use the call TM5TEL during Telethon 1996 (6-7 December). F - From 16 to 25 December the station TM6CLO will be active (only CW). QSL via F5WA. FO - Eric, F5CCO has cancelled his trip to Tahiti [425DXN 285] FT_Z - Eric, F5ICB left Reunion on 5 November. He will be arriving to Amsterdam [425DXN 287] on about 20 November and will be active (with 100 Watts and a R5) as FT5ZG for one year. QSL via F5RQQ (Jean-Marc Vigier, 14 rue Paul Helbronner, 38000 Grenoble, France). FY - From 15 to 18 November Dave, FY/DJ0PJ should be again on 15, 17, 20 and 30 metres CW (QRP). GM - Tom, GM4FDM will participati in the CQWW CW Contest (Single Operator, 40 metres) as GM6X. QSL via GM4FDM o through the bureau. HC8 - N5KO (ex-WN4KKN) will participate in the CQWW CW Contest as HC8N. They will be active as N5KO/HC8 before and after the contest, QSL via AA5BT.

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SB DX@WW $425WW289B 425 DX News #289 [2/6] 16 November 1996 No 289 BID: $425WW289B =========================== *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** =========================== HK - In January Boris, IK4RSR will be in Colombia, where he plans to be active as HK3/IK4RSR (from Bogota) and HK0/IK4RSR from the islands of San Andres (NA-033) and Providencia (NA-049). HR - Joe, WA6VNR will participate in the CQWW CW Contest as HR6/WA6VNR from Roatan Island (NA-057). Before and after the contest he will be active on WARC bands. QSL via home call. HS - From 16 November to 1 December Jack, WA0RJY will be active from Thailand as HS0/WA0RJY. QSL via Jack Fleming, P.O. Box 581, Seattle, WA 98111, USA. HS - Jack (HS0/WA0RJY), Sam (HS0/SM3DYU) and several other operators (including LA7JO) will be mounting a multi-single effort with the callsign HS0AC during the CQWW CW Contest. They have received special permission to operate on 80 and 160 metres. I - The station IQ4A will participate in the CQWW CW Contest (Multi-Single). KC4_ant Greg, WB7CHV/KC4 was recently active from a new Antarctic base that s being set up at Siple Dome Station located on the Siple Coast area (81.40S-149.00W). Greg is currently at McMurdo, but he will be returning to Siple Dome in about two weeks for two days. Another operator (Don) is there all the time, but it is not sure how much operating he will do. KH0 - KH0DQ/JF1SQC, NH2C/JI3ERV, AL7NC/JK3GAD and WI3O/JR7OMD will participate in the CQWW CW Contest from Saipan (Northern Mariana) as KH0DQ (Multi-Single). QSL via JF1SQC. LU - LU1BR and LU2AH will participate in the CQWW CW Contest as L75AA (the special call celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Radio Club Argentino). QSL via LU4AA. LX - LX4B will be active on 80 metres during the CQWW CW Contest. QSL via LX1TI. PA - From 16 to 17 November the station PI4ZWN will be active (SSB and CW) from Schouwen-Duiveland (EU-146). QSL via PA3FIA. PJ8 - From 21 to 27 November Hardy, N7RT will be active from St. Maarten as either PJ8M or PJ8RT. He is expected to participate in the CQWW CW Contest. Outside the Contest he will be active on 80 and 160 metres, and possibly on WARC bands. QSL via home call. PY0_f - Ville, OH2MM will participate in the CQWW CW Contest (Single Operator, all bands) from PY0FF's QTH. SV5 - From 21 to 26 November Al, K7AR will be SV5/. He is expected to participate in the CQWW CW Contest (probably on 20 metres). QSL via AA6BB. TZ - Larry, TZ6VV is now active on 160 metres (at about 23 UTC on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, on 1.833 MHz, QSX 2 kHz up). QSL via AA0GL. UA9 - From 15 November to 10 December RW9SG (ex UW9SG) will be operating as UE9SAA to celebrate his 50th birthday and 35 years of amateur radio activity. QSL via P.O.Box 1161, Orenburg 460051, Russia. Cards for /RY1B, /RM4N, /RU4L and /RU3L activities can be sent to this address as well. V2 - From 17 to 27 November David, G6QQ will be active (mostly on 10, 15,17, 20 and 40 metres) as V2/G6QQ. He is expected to participate in the CQWW CW Contest. QSL via home call. V2 - Larry, K3TLX will participate in the CQWW CW Contest (all-band single operator) from Antigua. A contest call is expected but is not known at this time. QSL via K3TLX. V8 - JO1RUR will participate in the CQWW CW Contest as V85HG. QSL via JH7FQK. VE - From 21 to 26 November Jon, WB8YJF and Joe, WB8YTZ will be active from Zone 2 with a VO2 call. They are expected to participate in the CQWW CW Contest. Before and after the Contest Jon and Joe will be working RTTY. W - From 16 to 19 November Jim, KA3UNQ will be active (20 and 40 metres) from a numebr of Rhode Island islands (Aquidneck, Conanicut, Goat and Coasters Harbor). QSL via bureau. ZF - ZF2RF will be active during the CQWW CW Contest (Multi/Single category, all bands). Operators to date include K4UVT (ZF2RF), K9LA (ZF2AY), K9MK (ZF2MK), N5HRG (ZF2HR) and N9NS. QSL via K4UVT (P.O. Box 231240, Montgomery, AL 36123-1240, USA) or via bureau. Individual operators will also be active outside the contest on both CW and SSB during the period November 21-29 (QSL contacts with individual operators via their home call). ZS8 - Chris, ZS8IR is temporarily QRT on 160 metres, but he intends being active on all bands during the CQWW CW Contest.

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SB DX@WW $425WW289C 425 DX News #289 [3/6] 16 November 1996 No 289 BID: $425WW289C =========================== *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** =========================== **************************************************** GOOD TO KNOW ... *************************** ************************ >>>>> 425 DX NEWS REFLECTOR <<<<< The address where to subscribe or unsubscribe the mailing list and to find all the information about it is the following: http://www.fr.flashnet.it/cgi-bin/nph-425dxnews Those who prefer using e-mail are invited to send a message to the following address: 425dxnews-request@pc.fr.flashnet.it ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- QSL 4U1ITU ---> The QSOs made with 4U1ITU from 00.00 UTC of 25 October to 00.00 UTC of 27 October 1996 (CQWW SSB Contest included) will be all confirmed through the bureau. Direct requests should be sent to J.Meezen, Narcisstraat 3, 9675 Ma Winschoten, Netherlands. QSL 4U0ITU ---> Cards for contacts made with 4U0ITU on 13-14 May 1995 are via IK1CJO (SSB and RTTY) and IK1QBT (CW). QSL AH8A ---> Bruce, W6OSP is not the QSL manager for Bill, AH8A (to whom cards should be sent direct). QSL CQ1A ---> Jose, CT1EEB reports that WA1ECA is not the QSL manager for CQ1A's 1996 operations. QSL CQ2I ---> Jose, CT1EEB reports that the cards of CQ2I (IOTA Contest 1996) from Insua island (EU-150) are ready. They can be used to confirm contacts made with the various team members (CT1CJJ/p, CT1BQH/p, CT1DVV/p, CT1EEB/p, CT1BWW/p, CT1ENQ/p, CT1ETZ/p and CT1FMX/p). Jose intends replying to direct cards within a few days. Bureau cards will be replied as soon as they arrive. Stateside manager WA1ECA has been already sent a package of cards. Bureau cards can be asked for also via e-mail (just send a message to ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt detailing the QSO data). QSL DL1OY ---> Helmut, DL1OY is the QSL manager for UC1AWZ, EW1WZ, EW1CZ, UC2AKP, EV5DX. Helmut replies both direct and through the bureau. QSL HI9/I4LCK ---> QSLs for his operations from NA-122 are ready and Franco, I4LCK intends to start replying within a few days. QSL I1YRL ---> I1YRL (Luc Glarey, Via San Martino 11, 10091 Alpignano-TO, Italy) is the QSL manager (direct) for VU2TS, BZ4DHI and Z32KV. As far as his own operations from ITU Geneva are concerned (the last took place on 9-10 November, 425DXN 288), QSL cards can be sent also through the bureau. QSL LU6Z ---> Raul, LU6EF (G.A.CW QSL manager) reports that the last batch of direct cards of LU6Z (South Orkney) was mailed during the first week of October. Those who have not received their cards are invited to send another request to P.O. BOX 9, 1875 Wilde, Buesos Aires, Argentina (do not send any green stamp, but IRCs). Raul is now replying to bureau cards. You can apply to him also for the following other G.A.CW operations: LU7X, L8D/X, LU3ZI, LU2ZC, LU6UO/Z and LU5EVB/Z. QSL PJ9E ---> QSL cards for PJ9E's operations during the CQWW SSB Contest 1996 are via K2SB. This is the same group that has brought PJ1(9)B on the air for the past eight years: as a memorial to Chet Brandon, PJ9EE, who passed away the week before the contest, the group requested and received (at the last minute) permission to use PJ9E in the contest instead of PJ9B. QSL S83H ---> Rosie, KA4S is not the QSL manager for Eric, S83H (who is active From Transkei, South Africa and whose cards should be sent direct). QSL VP2E ---> WB5CRG is the QSL manager for the following operations during the 1996 CQWW SSB Contest [425DXN 286]: VP2E (20 metres), WB5CRG/VP2E (80 metres), VP2EZ (160 metres). QSL ZA1TAG & ZA1M ---> Angelo, IK2HTW has received the logs. The cards are being printed and should be ready soon.

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SB DX@WW $425WW289D 425 DX News #289 [4/6] 16 November 1996 No 289 BID: $425WW289D =========================== *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** =========================== >>>>> ERRATA CORRIGE (QSL) <<<<< * 4U0ITU ---> The QSL manager for contacts made with 4U0ITU between 23 May and 1 June 1995 (including the CQWW WPX CW Contest on 25-26 May) [425DXN 283]is HA6NY. * 4U0ITU ---> IK1CJO is the QSL manager for the SSB and RTTY contacts made with 4U0ITU on 20-21 May 1995 [425DXN 283]. CW contacts are confirmed by the operators (I1YRL and IK1QBT). * 7P8/OE2VEL ---> OE2DYL [425DXN 288] is not the manager for 7P8/OE2VEL. (cards should be sent via OE2GEN). * 9A1A ---> 9A2AJ [425DXN 288] is not the manager for the operations made by 9A1A team. Cards should be sent to 9A1A, P. O. Box 108, 10001 Zagreb, Croatia. * 9K2HN ---> 9K2FN [425DXN 288] is not the manager for Hamad, 9K2HN, to whom cards can be sent either direct (Hamad Al-Nusif, P.O.Box 29174, 13152 Safat, Kuwait) or through the bureau. * 9K2RA ---> YO9HP [425DXN 288] is not the manager for 9K2RA, to whom cards can be sent through the bureau. * YM2ZM ---> The OKDXF does not manage cards for YM2ZN [425DXN 288]. The QSL manager is OK1DTP (ex TA2/OK1DTP). * YM2ZW ---> OK1KTN [425DXN 288] is not the manager for YM2ZW, whose cards can be sent either via OK1TN or the OKDXF (Box 73, Bradlec, CZ-29306, Czech Republic). VK0IR, HEARD ISLAND (UPDATE) ---> Bob, KK6EK reports that "the funding for the trip is about 90% complete. We are now working to find the last 10%, or $30K. We are open to the possibility of taking one or two 'guest/sponsors'. These people would not have any formal duties and would not even have to be licensed radio amateurs, but would be financial supporters. We have nearly the entire original team intact, although a recent withdrawall has opened a position. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact me immediately". The timing of this Dxpedition (15-27 January, 1997) is ideal for emphasing the Low Bands (160, 80, 40 and 30 metres), as this winter will see the "peak" of the low band propagation in the solar cycle. Good openings are anticipated on 20, 17 and 15 metres as well with fair, sporadic openings on 12 and 10 metres. Extensive use of pilot operators will help the Heard Island team gets feedback to ensure success of the DXpedition. The pilots will relay your input and suggestions to the Heard team on what can be done to improve performance and results. Pilots are: John, ON4UN (Europe & pilot co-ordinator); Don, WB2DND (US Eastcoast); Bob, WD0AEK (US Northcoast); Randy, K0EU (US Central); Scotty, N4PYD (US Southcoast); Jay, WA2FIJ/6 (US Westcoast); Isao, JH1ROJ (Japan & Asia). Donations are greatly appreciated and are not at risk. The expedition team is taking all financial responsibility until the expedition is completed. Should the project fail due to other than an Act of God, the donors monies will be returned. Donations can be sent to Heard Island DXpedition, c/o Bob Allphin, K4UEE (4235 Blackland Dr., Marietta, GA 30067, USA) or c/o Peter Casier, ON6TT (Oude Heerbaan 30B-9230, Wetteren, Belgium). All the information about the project is available at http://www.ccnet.com/~cordell/HI ZV0MB & ZV0MV ---> Early October operations from Martim Vaz [425DXN 283] logged more than 2100 QSOs during 40 hours. XZ1N WEB SITE ---> The XZ1N web site is now available in both English (http://www.getnet.com/~kf7ay/myanmar.html) and Spanish (http://www.getnet.com/~kf7ay/ea.html).

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SB DX@WW $425WW289E 425 DX News #289 [5/6] 16 November 1996 No 289 BID: $425WW289E =========================== *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** =========================== QSL riceived via direct: 3D2PN, 4K4BG (AS-005), 5R8EE, 7K3EOP/1 (AS-008), 8A5ITU (OC-215), 8P9FC, 9K2HN/p (AS-118), A61AH/p (AS-118), BY7BJ/OK1DOR, C21NJ, C50BI (AF-060), C6AGR, C91CB, DP1KGI (via DL5EBE), ED3IM (EU-078), ET3BT, F5CCO/p (EU-095), F6ELE/p (EU-065), F6EXQ/p (EU-159), F6FWW/p (EU-159), F/DJ8QP/P (EU-058), F/DJ8SE/P (EU-105), F/IK3GES/p (EU-064), FO0SUC (OC-050, OC-152), FR5ZQ/T, FT5WE, GJ3RTE/p (EU-099), GW4KCT/P (EU-106), AG9A/HC8, HI9/I4LCK (NA-122), HS0/IK4MRH (AS- 053), IA1/IK1JJB (IIA SV-004), IJ7/IK7DXP (IIA LE-009, LE-016), IJ7/IK7DXP (EU-091, IIA LE-017), IJ7/IK7JWX (IIA LE-003, LE-016, LE-009), IJ7/IK7QHS (EU-091; IIA LE-018), IL3/IK2GPQ (EU-131; IIA VE-001), IL3/IK3ZAW (EU-131; IIA VE-028), IM0/IK2MRZ (EU-024; IIA CA-014), IM0/IK2MRZ (EU-165; IIA CA-004, CA-013), IZ7IGM, JY9QJ, KG4GC, NL7TB/p (NA-206), LU/IK1EDC (SA-022), LU/IK1EDC, , RA9LI/9 (AS-089), SV8/F2VX (EU-052), T30BH, TJ1HP, TO5A (NA-114), VK6ISL (OC-140), VK6ISL (OC-214), VP2MBR, VY2SS/VE2 (NA-038), YE8SUN (OC-210), YE8TI (OC-209), YW5LO (SA-054), JA8CDG/ZC6. ***************************************************************************** For the news issued in this number, thanks to: I1HLI, I1HYW, I1WFF, I1YRL, IK1CJO, IK1IYU, IK1QBT, IK1QFM, I2IEY, IK2HTW, IV3TIQ, IV3TMM, I4LCK, IK4RSR, IZ4AHS, I5FLN, IK7AFM, IK8CJP, IK8TEM, Brescia DX Group, Delta Mike, Diamond DX Club, Roman DX Group, 9A9A, 9K2HN, CT1EEB, CT1ENQ, DL1OY, DL2HBX, DL5EBE, DL7VOA, DL9GOA, EA5KB, EA5OL, F5CCO, F5PYI, F6AJA, G3NOM, G3NYY, G3XJS, G4BUE, HA0HW, HA6NY, JA1UT, JF1SQC, JI6KVR, K4MZU, K4UVT, K7WX, KA3UNQ, KD8IW, KK6EK, KF7AY, LU6EF, LU7DW, N3ED, N5KO, NL7TB, OE2GEN, OK1DXI, PA0ABM, PE1LAU, PS7AB, PS7KM, PT2NP, RX9TX, SM7PKK, SV1CID, VE7CC, VK2TQM, WA0RJY, WB5CRG, WD8MGQ, ARRL-DX, DX-NL, DXNS, LNDX, NPDXG, OPDX, PY-DX, QRZ-DX, The 59(9) DX Report, URE-EA-DX, VK2SG RTTY DX. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** 425 DX NEWS QSL ROUTES *** Following many requests we have decided to start experimentally a new service to help our readers to find managers and/or addresses of DX stations. The requests should be sent only to IK1GPG, who is responsibile for the QSL Managers/QSL Routes, via e-mail: 425dxqsl@pc.fr.flashnet.it Answers will be published in the bulletin. ***************************************************************************** /---------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ! 425 WWW Page ---> http://www-dx.deis.unibo.it/htdx/index.html ! ! INTERNET via anonymous FTP at site: ! ! www-dx.deis.unibo.it - under the /pub/ham/425news/english/ directory ! !---------------------------------------------------------------------------! ! To subscribe the 425dxnews reflector through URL: ! ! http://www.fr.flashnet.it/cgi-bin/nph-425dxnews ! ! or sending a message to: majordomo@pc.fr.flashnet.it ! ! writing in the body of the message: subscribe 425dxnews address ! ! where address is the e-mail address of the subscriber ! !---------------------------------------------------------------------------! ! * 425 DX NEWS is weekly available on * ! ! TRANCE BBS ITALY: +39-11-482751 ! ! DXA BBS BELGIUM : +32-3-8253613 ! ! SEZAM BELGRADE : +381-11-648422 ! ! ARRL HQ BBS USA : 860-594-0306 ! ! CODE THREE USA : 510-799-2921 ! ! HAM RADIO RAGCHEW USA : 604-480-1677 ! ! WARP DRIVE USA : 804-587-8183 ! ! JUNGLE BBS NZ : +64-3-524-8332 ! \---------------------------------------------------------------------------/ ...that's all folks! 73 & DX by 425 DX Gang

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SB DX@WW $425WW289F 425 DX News #289 [6/6] 16 November 1996 No 289 BID: $425WW289F ====================== 425 DX NEWS * CALENDAR ====================== edited by I1JQJ PERIOD CALL REF till December 7P8/G4FUI 275 till 28/11 9N1OSN * by W4OSN 285 till 27/11 FH/F6HWU 287 till ?? FR5ZU/T 287 till 25/11 J87GU * by DL7VOG 287 till 15/12 VE8TA: Baffin Isl. (NA-047) * by VE2BQB 279 till 19/11 VK0WH: Macquarie 238 till December ZD8DEZ * by G0DEZ 259 till July 97 ZS8IR: Marion Is. * by ZS6RI 263 14/11-26/11 A6 * by AA6DC 283 15/11-22/11 8P9HT * by K4BAI 279 15/11-29/11 GD4UOL * by G4UOL 285 15/11-18/11 FY/DJ0PJ/qrp 289 15/11-17/11 PY: Paqueta Isl. (DIB 026) * by PY1AF & PY1ADU 287 15/11-10/12 UE9SAA * by RW9SG 289 15/11-25/11 V47VJ & V47WD * by G4ZVJ & G4RWD 285 16/11 EA5CCD/p: Santa Isabel Isl. (DIEI Z-06) 289 16/11-01/12 HS0/WA0RJY 289 16/11-26/11 J38AA, J38AB, J38AC, J38AD, J38AE, J38AF * by W1 team 285 16/11-19/11 KA3UNQ/p: US.I. 289 16/11-17/11 PI4ZWN: Schouwen-Duiveland Isl. (EU-146) 289 16/11-24/11 PV2P: Santo Amaro Isl. (SA-071) (DIB 10) 279 16/11-24/11 TM5CW * by F5SJB 289 16/11-25/11 XZ1N * by Central Arizona DX Association 281 16/11-17/11 IARU 160 meters CW Contest *** 16/11-17/11 INORC Contest *** 17/11-27/11 V2/G6QQ 289 17/11-30/11 VA5MA * special event station 287 18/11-25/11 9Y4H * by CT1BOH 289 19/11-01/12 J6 * by USA team 287 20/11-05/12 3B8/F6HMJ 289 20/11-27/11 C21BH * by OH2BH's team 289 20/11-Feb FT5ZG: Amsterdam * by F5ICB 289 20/11-29/11 J3/WJ2O 283 20/11-28/11 JY * by DL5MBY 285 21/11-24/11 5V * by G3SXW's team 279 21/11-27/11 PJ8: St. Maarten * by N7RT 289 21/11-26/11 SV5/K7AR 289 21/11-26/11 VO2: zone 2 * by WB8JYF & WB8YTZ 289 22/11 HK0: Serrana Bank (NA-133) * HK3JJH 285 22/11-24/11 IQ4KID * special event station 285 22/11-24/11 Madras: Seanet Convention 1996 271 21/11-24/11 5V * by G3SXW's team 279 23/11-24/11 3V8BB * by DL2HBX 289 23/11-24/11 A45ZN * by A45ZN & SM0CXU 289 23/11-24/11 C6: AbacoIsl. (NA-080) * by K3TEJ & WA3WSJ 281 23/11-24/11 CO0RCT 289 23/11-24/11 CP6AA * by OH0XX 289 23/11-24/11 D4 * by DK7YY, DL3DXX, DL2OAP, DL2OBF 281 23/11-24/11 EA6IB * by EA6ACC & EA3 team 289 23/11-24/11 GM6X * by GM4FDM 289 23/11-24/11 HC8N * by N5KO 289 23/11 HK0: Roncador Cays (NA-133) * HK3JJH 285 23/11-24/11 HR6/WA6VNR: Roatan Isl. (NA-057) 289 23/11-24/11 HS8AS 281 23/11-24/11 HS0AC 289 23/11-24/11 IQ4A 289 23/11-24/11 JI6KVR: Uji Is. (AS-067) 283 23/11-24/11 HS0AC 289 23/11-24/11 KH0DQ * by JF1SQC, JI3ERV, JK3GAD, JR7OMD 289 23/11-24/11 L75AA * by LU1BR & LU2AH 289 23/11-24/11 LX4B 289 23/11-24/11 PY0FF * by OH2MM 289 23/11-24/11 V2 * by K3TLX 289 23/11-24/11 V85HG * by JO1RUR 289 23/11-24/11 VP5EA * by WD5N 287 23/11-24/11 ZB2X * by OH2KI 279 23/11-24/11 ZF2RF * by K4UVT, K9LA, K9MK, N5HRG, N9NS 289 23/11-24/11 ZM2K * by Kiwi Contest Group 285 23/11-24/11 CQ WW CW DX Contest *** 24/11 HK0: Serranilla Bank Cays (NA-132) * HK3JJH 285 25/11-30/11 9H3XF * by IZ3AHY 289 25/11-02/12 PS2S: Sao Sebastiao Isl. (SA-028) (DIB 16) 279 November ZL8: Kermadec * by G3MFW/ZS1JF ??? 245 Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ/KB2TJM 425 DX News Editor E-mail: i1jqj@fileita.it

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From: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org (Tedd Mirgliotta) Subject: Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #279 Date: Sun, 17 Nov 1996 15:03:00 EST SB DX @ WW $OPDX.279 Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 279 The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster DX Bulletin No. 279 BID: $OPDX.279 November 18, 1996 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio Online at 216-237-8208 14400/9600/2400/1200/300 8/N/1 Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AD1C, WA1YTW, KA2CYN, W4ZV, N5AW, W5ZPA, KH6BZF, K7WX, NL7TB, K8YSE, WA0RJY, DF4RD, DL2HBX, DL3KUD, G4BUE & DX News Sheet, JA1IDY, JF1SQC, LU6EF, OH7KD, VR2GO and ZS5S for the following DX information. 3C, EQUATORIAL GUINEA. Marv, N5AW, and Phil, N6ZZ, have licenses in hand for an operation from Bioco Island, Equatorial Guinea. Their callsigns will be 3C5A for Marv and 3C5Z for Phil. They will have two transceivers, an amplifier, a tribander and dipoles. They also plan to operate 3C5Z in the CQWW CW Contest as a Multi/Single entry. Also, they plan to operate the WARC bands outside of the contest, possibly with two stations. Both of them prefer CW but will try to spend a little time on SSB. Sorry, there will be no RTTY or packet. Phil arrives in 3C-land November 17th and departs December 1st. Marv arrives November 20th and departs the 28th. QSLs for both stations go via N6ZZ. 3V, TUNISIA. Uli, DL2HBX, states he is heading here for his first real pile-ups on Wednesday, November 20th. He reports that on Thursday and Friday he will most likely be spending time to get to know the people at 3V8BB and to do some antenna work. He states, "I hope there will be some time left over to become familiar with pile-ups before the BIG ONE starts..." During the CQ WW DX Contest you can find him around .033 kHz ("BCC frequencies") at least on the high bands. He will have to see if this is suitable for the low bands as well. NOTE! **** Every QSO will be confirmed via the BURO! **** If you can't wait, direct submissions should go to his home address: Ulrich Ann, Marienstr. 20a, D-38104 Braunschweig, Germany. Sufficient return postage for overseas airmail currently is either 2 US green stamps or 1 (one!) IRC. However, he asks for some patience as he plans to have color photo cards printed. 5X, UGANDA (UPDATE). 5X4DLI (Dave, KE4EW) and 5X4DEL (Dale, N3BNA) are now active from northwest Uganda, from the station of 5X4F (Paul). QSL 5X4DLI via KE4EW, 5X4DEL via WB3DNA and 5X4F via K3SW. They will join in a Multi/Single entry (using battery power) in the CQWW-CW Contest as 5X4F. Look for them 37 kHz from the bottom of the bands when possible. C21, NAURA. JUST A REMINDER! Begin looking for the C21BH team to be active November 20-27th (activity also during the CQWW CW Contest) to celebrate Martti Laine's 50th birthday. Suggested frequencies: CW - 1828, 3503/23, 7003/23, 10108, 14003/23, 18083, 21003/23, 24903 and 28003/23 kHz SSB - 3792, 7085, 14215, 18115, 21255, 24945, 28475 kHz RTTY - 10130, 14082, 18100 and 21082 kHz During the CQ WW CW Contest they will move to the lower end of the bands if they can't keep their prefered frequencies. Do remember that one station will remain on SSB during the contest! ADDED NOTE: OPDX InterNet Subscribers will receive an added bulletin containing an update provided by Mats, SM7PKK. ADDED UPDATE: Just before going to print, OPDX was told Hillar Raamat, N6HR, has been added to the list of operators of: DU3YL, DU9RG, KJ4VH, K8YSE, JA1BK, JP1NWZ, OH1RY, OH2BC, OH2BE, OH2BH and SM7PKK. CU, AZORES. Matt, DL3KUD, will once again be active from "these beautiful islands" as he calls them. His activity will begin between the December 30th and January 12th (1997) as CU8/DL3KUD from Flores Island (IOTA EU-089). He will sign CU2/DL3KUD from Sao Miguel Island (IOTA EU-003) from the Jaunary 13-19th. Operations will be in CW only and on all HF-Bands between 160 and 10 meters. He will use a 100W-TRX, R7, and dipoles for 160 and 80 meters. He may use a small Power Amplifier, too. QSLs will be answered 100% via bureau. If possible, don't send any QSLs direct please. HC, EDUADOR. Look for Bernd, DL1VJ, to be active in the upcoming CQWW CW Contest as HC1OT. Activity will be on all bands. HC8, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS. Trey, N5KO (ex-WN4KKN), will be active as HC8N on all bands in the CQWW CW, and will be active as N5KO/HC8 before and after the contest. QSL via AA5BT.

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OPDX Bulletin, drugi deo HS, THAILAND. Jack, WA0RJY; Sam, HS0/SM3DYU; LA7JO along with several others will be mounting a Multi/Single effort with the callsign HS0AC during the CQWW CW Contest weekend. They have received special permission to operate on 80 and 160 meters, and they will be working on receiving antennas for those bands during the week prior to the contest. Listen for them on the low bands! Jack told OPDX that he will be operating prior to the contest (and possibly after) as HS0/WA0RJY. JW, SVALBARD. The "DX News Sheet" reports that Mathias, JW5NM, is very active on 160 meters (1820-1825 kHz). He hears JAs between 2105-2125z and the USA West Coast and KH6 at 0630z. He will be QRT November 15-21th and December 1-15th, but plans to be active for the CQWW CW Contest. QSL via LA5NM. KH0, MARIANA ISLANDS. Sei, KH0DQ/JF1SQC, informs OPDX that he and NH2C/JI3ERV, AL7NC/JK3GAD and WI3O/JR7OMD will operate as KH0DQ from Saipan (IOTA OC-086) in next CQWW CW Contest as a Multi/Single entry. Their Sunrise/Sunset is 2023z/0744z. QSL via JF1SQC. LX, LUXEMBOURG. Look for LX4B during the CQWW CW Contest as an 80 meters single band entry. QSL via LX1TI. Meanwhile, look for LX/DF0BK in the contest as a Multi-Op/Single entry. Activity will be on 160-10 meters. QSL via DL8SCG. OI, FINLAND. The SRAL has authorized OH7AAC to use callsign OI7T during both 1996 CQWW SSB/CW Contest. So look for OH7AAC to use the callsign OI7T in the upcoming CW contest as a Multi/Single entry. QSL via OH7AAC. PZ, SURINAME (also possibly FY, French Guiana). Mako, JA1OEM, will be active most days in Surinam on CW. His callsign was not mentioned. Suggested frequencies: 80m - 3501, 3508, 3790/3793-3805 20m - 14001, 14130 40m - 7001, 7008, 7045, 7085 17m - 18101, 18115 30m - 10101 15m - 21001, 21185 If possible, he will go to French Guiana (FY) for a week during his stay in PZ-land and he hopes to be active on CW with activity on 3.5/3.8 and 7 MHz. His length of stay was not mentioned, but Mako will not join the CQWW CW Contest activity and will be on SSB during the contest on November 23-24th. Mako has been active from 5 continents (AS, OC, EU, NA and AF). This DXpedition is his 6th and last continent. Mako is 70 years old! QSL to JA1OEM. QSL NEWS AND INFORMATION..... LU6Z QSL (SOUTH ORKNEY). Raul, LU6EF, states, "We are happy to say that we cleared all direct requests for LU6Z - South Orkney 1995/1996 QSLs. Last big batch of cards were sent during the first week of October, so all of you should have LU6Z QSLs in your hands by now. If it is not your situation, please send a new request to us, and please send only cards to P.O. Box 9, 1875 Wilde, BA., Argentina. Also, PLEASE DO NOT SEND GREEN STAMPS, SEND ONLY IRCs. We are still working with bureau QSLs. If you still need cards from past GACW operations, please let us know. We manage cards for: LU7X - L8D/X - LU3ZI - LU2ZC - LU6UO/Z - and LU5EVB/Z. Again, we are sorry to say that we can not answer all E-mail requests by the same way, although we are taking them for our records... Best Regards. Raul M. Diaz, LU6EF GACW QSL Manager". T9/WA5IKQ, Bosnia-Herzagovina. The first shipment of Dave's logs have arrived at his QSL Manager's QTH. Dave's QSLs have been printed and received. The first wave of incoming QSLs to his manager have been replied. QSL via KH6BZF, CBA Callbook instructions, i.e. SAE+IRCs or SASE. WHERE TO QSL FOR 9Q5PA! Thanks to Scott, WA1YTW, who had a QSO with Frank, 9Q5PA, on RTTY this past week, the question as been answered. Per Frank: QSL direct to Frank Patris, 9Q5PA, C/O American Embassy Kinshasaa Unit 31550, APO AE 09828, United States of America. You must QSL direct, there is NO QSL bureau in Zaire. All QSLs received directly are answered prompty and directly by U.S. or International mail. SASE OR green stamp is appreciated. Meanwhile, Dave, KA2CYN, states he has received a QSL several days ago for a contact that took place late October using the same address. USI ALERT (United States Island award program). Jim, KA3UNQ, will be roving Rhode Island's islands from now until November 19th. Look for him to be on from RI-06, 07, 03 and 05 (all NA-31) on 14260 or 7260 kHz +/- QRM (probably around 1700/1800z). QSL via bureau or direct with SASE.

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OPDX Bulletin, treci deo V3, BELIZE. The following group will be active from Ambergris Caye, Belize, from December 11-16th: Mike, W5ZPA (V31MP); Stan, W5JYK (V31YK) and Wondy, K5KR (call pending). Activity will be on CW, SSB, and RTTY. QSL to each home call with SASE. V85, BRUNEI. Hajime, JO1RUR, will operate as V85HG in the upcoming CQWW CW Contest as a Single Op/All Band entry. QSL via BURO to JH7FQK. VS96/VR96, HONG KONG (VS6/VR2). Tom, VR2GO (now signing VR96GO), states these prefixes will also change to VS97 and VR97 on 1/JAN/97 and to VR98 on 1/JAN/98. All this is in observence of the handover of Hong Kong to Mainland China. XZ1N (MYANMAR) NOW ACTIVE. Warren, K7WX (ex-KF7AY), states in a news release that ..... "Construction of the four stations began on Saturday, November 16th, and all should be fully operational by the time of the first North American opening on Sunday, November 17th. Zones 3, 4 and 5 should look for us on 40 and 30-meters around their local sunrise. We will have monoband antennas and all the necessary firepower. Daily updates to the XZ1N web site will be handled by N7RK. We will list useful propagation information for zones 24, 15, 14, 5, 4 and 3, as well as other observations regarding long path possibilities. We will also list the call signs of very strong stations and some of the better operators we encounter. Look for your call sign!! From all of us on the XZ1N DXpedition team, good DX and CU in the pile-ups! 73 de Warren/K7WX" ADDED NOTE: OPDX InterNet Subscribers will receive an added bulletin containing the last press release provided by Dave, N7RK. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE EDITOR. Please send all DX announcements/information "ONLY" to the addresses below and "NOT" to the distribution InterNet address of: dxinfo@barf80.nshore.org -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- OPDX INTERNET SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE REQUEST: opdx-request@nshore.org OPDX WORLD-WIDE WEB HOME (provided by John, K8YSE): http://www.en.com/users/k8yse/opdx.html -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Additional Bulletins for OPDX InterNet Subscribers -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Path: barf80!news From: mats.persson@mbox2.swipnet.se (SM7PKK) Newsgroups: contest Subject: dxreflector, topband Message-ID: <3.0b36.32.19961114221211.0070a534@mailbox.swip.net> Date: Thu, 14 Nov 1996 22:12:16 +0100 Sender: news@barf80.nshore.org Reply-To: mats.persson@mbox2.swipnet.se (SM7PKK) C21BH Nauru Updated information. Concerning the prefered frequencies. Strategies and station information: Dates: 20 November - 27 November 1996 (including CQWW CW) Operators: DU3YL, DU9RG, KJ4VH, K8YSE, JA1BK, JP1NWZ, OH1RY, OH2BC, OH2BE, OH2BH and SM7PKK. Frequency Rooster. Note these are PREFERED frequencies. CW SSB RTTY 1.828 N/A N/A 3.503/23 3.792 N/A 7.003/23 7.085 N/A 10.108 N/A 10.130 14.003/23 14.215 14.082 18.083 18.115 18.100 21.003/23 21.255 21.082 24.903 24.945 N/A 28.003/23 28.475 N/A During the CQ WW CW Contest we will move to the lower end of the bands if we can't keep our prefered frequencies. Do remember that one station will remain on SSB during the contest! Station logistics: Station A: This will be located in the main hotel, including WARC-bands and probably one other major band in the contest. FT1000MP and Alpha 91B with A3S and Create 80/40 vertical. Station Master The Old Timer himself. Station B: With the best low-band location on the Island together with OH1RY's expertise to generate super 160-80-40 signal. This can also do low-bands in the contest. FT1000MP and OH1RY solid state amp with A3S and dipoles for low-band. Station master OH1RY. Station C: At the house of C21RK with the beam and amp. This can run 20M thru 10M DX, including CQ WW CW. TS940 and TL922, 3-el beam and some low-band antennas. Station master KJ4VH. Station D: At the main hotel JA1BK's Yeasu Radio and OH1RY solid state amp with WARC band wire antennas. 73 from the C21BH team and CU on the bands!! You can see more about this DX-pedition by going to the WWW address at the end of this message. SM7PKK E-mail: mats.persson@mbox2.swipnet.se Mats Persson The SM7PKK DX-Pedition Site- http://home1.swipnet.se/~w-17565 Zenithgatan 24 # 5 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SITE HAS MOVED!!! S-212 14 Malmoe DON'T USE CALLBOOK ADRESS IT'S WRONG! Sweden -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

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OPDX Bulletin, cetvrti deo -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date: Sat, 16 Nov 1996 08:19:15 +0200 To: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org From: davidh@getnet.com (Dave Hollander - N7RK) Subject: XZ1N News Release XZ1N News release....please post immediately....tnx and 73, Dave N7RK *********************************************************************** Update from Warren, K7WX: November 16 Yangon, Myanmar All members of the XZ1N DXpedition arrived safely in Myanmar on November 15th. We are busy constructing each of the four stations to be used during the nine days of operation. This will be an all-mode operation and will even feature a special event station during the official opening ceremonies of the "Visit Myanmar Year 1996" on November 18th. Participants of this operation are: K5VT KC5AYR K6ZV K7WP K7WX N6BT OH1NYP OH2BE OH2BH N7ZRD NA7DB WA6CDR WA7LNW WY7K This activity has the support of the Myanmar government at the highest levels and will conclude with a special multi-multi entry in the 1996 CQ World-Wide DX Contest. This week of intense activity from this rare location will be a wonderful opportunity for operators from every zone to work XZ in many ways. The crew will run four Yaesu FT-1000MP transceivers with all the necessary firepower to a collection of monoband yagis and other special antennas. All antennas have been provided by Force-12 and will be at a height of 90 feet or higher: Band Antenna 160 Magnum 160V, 53 foot linear loaded vertical with full length radials 80 EF-180B rotatable dipole at 120 feet 40 EF-240 2 element monoband yagi 30 EF-230 2 element monoband yagi 20 Two EF-230 3 element monoband yagis fed in phase 20-10 Two C-3, 5 band trapless yagis The operating site will be from the New World Inya Lake Hotel, located on the outskirts of the capital city of Yangon (96 deg 17.17 min E, 17 deg 03.05 min N). The main mode of operation will be CW, but there will also be extensive RTTY and SSB activity. Please consult the XZ1N internet web site for a detailed listing of approximate calling frequencies and splits. http://www.getnet.com/~kf7ay/myanmar.html English Version http://www.getnet.com/~kf7ay/ea.html Spanish Version This will be one of the very few times that RTTY has been offered from XZ. On this mode, XZ1N will be found around the low end of the RTTY segment of each band, listening up 1 to 6 kHz. K5VT and WA7LNW will conduct this part of the operation. Once the operation has begun, N7RK, Dave Hollander, the Central Arizona DX Association Webmaster will post frequent updates to the XZ1N web site, with observations by team members about propagation and best times to work us from different areas. We will list the call signs of especially strong signals and some of the better operators encountered. A unique aspect of this operation will be that bureau QSLs can be requested in two ways: the usual method routed as "XZ1N via W1XT" and via the internet by sending E-Mail to xz1n@qrz.com. For a quicker reply, direct requests with a return envelope and sufficient postage are encouraged and should go to; W1XT, Bob Myers PO Box 17108 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 USA In less than 24 hours, we will be QRV. All members of the XZ1N DXpedition team look forward to working you from the Union of Myanmar! 73 de Warren, K7WX relayed by Dave, N7RK ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ********************************************************************** Dave N7RK - Webmaster CADXA Phoenix, Arizona *DXCC Honor Roll* *WAZ#23 - 75 Meter SSB* ex-N7RK/ZB2, VK2ERK, ZM0AJN, WB6NRK \\-// davidh@getnet.com (o!o) http://www.getnet.com/~davidh ------------------------------ooOO-(_)-OOoo----------------------------------- E-Mail Address My Home Page Visit the Central Arizona DX Association Home page --- http://www.getnet.com/~davidh/cadxa.html ---------------------------- Tedd Mirgliotta KB8NW InterNet: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org Basic Amateur Radio Frequency BBS (BARF-80) +1 216/237-8208 "Totally devoted to Amateur Radio" - 24 Hrs a day 8/N/1 14.4k-300 baud

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From: LEEWICAL@aol.com Date: Mon, 18 Nov 1996 00:25:48 -0500 Subject: 425DXNEWS: T9 Bosnia-Herzegovina Dave, T9/WA5IKQ, is on the SSB and CW mostly 20mtrs thru 75/80 mtrs. Dave is located in Camp McGovern as the AT&T site engineer. His location is not far from the city of Brcko, Bosnia north of Tuzla. Logs have been arriving at Dave's QSL manager KH6BZF (CBA). Please SASE or SAE + IRCs for returns. Pls no BURO QSLs.

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From: ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt (Jose de Sa) Subject: 425DXNEWS: Pessegueiro Isl. EU-167 Press Release Pessegueiro Island Dxpedition 1996 CT1EEB/p Jose de Sa CT1CJJ/p Jose Lopes CT1/WT2O/p Tom Webster On November 17, 1996 we went to Pessegueiro Island EU-167 as this is a most wanted island for the IOTA program. Unfortunately we could not notify anyone in advance of the operation due to the fact that we were not sure if we could get transportation to the island or not. We were fortuate enough to find a fisherman willing to take us out to the island for the day. The weather was beautiful for the trip out to the island and we arrived after a 45-minute boat ride. We set up the station on the top of the island, which has an old Portuguese fortress on the top, and proceeded to work as many people as we could in the amount of time that we had. The first QSO was at 1103Z with OZ5MJ and the last QSO was with G0KIK at 1502Z. We made 513 QSO's with six continents and concentrated on the areas where the island was the most wanted. We had to cut short the operation due to the weather changing for the worse. We departed the island at 1515Z and returned to Porto Covo at about 1605Z after a rough return trip. The seas had 2.5 meter waves, almost capsizing the boat but we had an experienced captain at the helm. We could not stay overnight because the island is a wildlife refuge and you need special permission to do so. In the winter this permission is impossible to obtain due to the changing weather. But we did the best we could in the time that we had. We hope that you enjoyed working us for a new one and we really had a great time putting the island on the air. We made 513 QSO's in 4 hours using a TS50 and home-made vertical antenna. QSL information is as follows: CT1EEB/p via CT1EEB CT1CJJ/p via CT1CJJ CT1/WT2O/p via WT2O See you from the next one! 73 Thomas Webster CT1/WT2O

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Date: Mon, 18 Nov 1996 18:41:57 -0400 From: "Paolo L. Stradiotto R." <yv1dig@ibm.net> Subject: 425DXNEWS: YW1A CQ WW DX CW Contest Operation The next weekend the Paraguana Team in Venezuela will activate the contest station YW1A on the CQ World Wide DX Contest. The operator will be YV1DIG Paolo Stradiotto and the category will be Single Operator Single Band (40 Meters) CW High Power Unassisted The following links to Web Pages contains the operation plan. IN ENGLISH Forecast http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/6028/forcsten.html Home Page http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/6028/yw1aen.html IN FRENCH Forecast http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/6028/forcstfr.html Home Page http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/6028/yw1afr.html IN ITALIAN Forecast http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/6028/forcstit.html Home Page http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/6028/yw1ait.html IN SPANISH Forecast http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/6028/forcst.html Home Page http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/6028/yw1a.html IN PORTUGUESE Forecast http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/6028/forcstpo.html Home Page http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/6028/yw1apo.html Hope to have conditions !!!! Good luck to all people YV1DIG Paolo Stradiotto E-Mail:yv1dig@ibm.net http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/6028/indexen.html 5 Languages support pages. - Looking for help? Try http://www.fr.flashnet.it/cgi-bin/nph-425dxnews or write to 425dxnews-request@pc.fr.flashnet.it For a *FREE* copy of -Island Hopper- write to qrziota@netusa1.net -------------------------------------------39742---

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From: VLEPIERRE@delphi.com Date: Tue, 19 Nov 1996 20:32:20 -0500 (EST) Subject: 425DXNEWS: ISLAND/DX NEWS After 3 years of publishing the Island News the format has changed to include DX NEWS. I made the change after many requests by the subscribers. For a free copy of the Island/DX news send an e-mail to vlepierre@delphi.com The newsletter is published every 2 weeks and is 4 pages but will soon be going to 6 pages. A free sample can also be obtained by mail send a SASE #10 envelope to Island/DX News P.O. Box 707, Amelia Island, FL 32035-0701.

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From: "Gerben A.Menting" <gam@pi.net> Subject: 425DXNEWS: CT update Hello all, Who can tell me where I can find a site with CT update CTY files etc. The VE7TCP site seems to be unavailable already for a long time. Regards, PA0GAM Gerben A.Menting Phone: +31-(0)594-518189 e-mail: gam@pi.net Web: http://www.pi.net/~gam/home.html

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From: wd8mgq <wd8mgq@tir.com> Subject: 425DXNEWS: ALERT 11-20-96 Rumors.... only rumors.... This came from Giovanni I1HYW. A new one should be up starting Dec. 2 - 6 signing FK5DX. The operation will be from Matthew Isl., which is the little letter e in the New Caledonia group. The qsl manager will be F6AJA. Good luck to all John WD8MGQ

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From: Karl Leite <kleite@summer.com.br> Organization: The Owl Subject: 425DXNEWS: Propagation....??? Dear Fellows: I am planning small trip for rare spot and I would like to know about propagation prediction for January and February 1997. All replies, please, E-mail for below address. Thanks in advance! Vy 73 de PS7KM, =================================================================== Karl M Leite E-mails: kleite@summer.com.br Rua Estacio de Sa 1838 ps7km@usa.net 59054-580 Natal, RN, Brasil Fone/Fax: 084-213-2933 ------------------------------------------------------------------- * Ham Radio PS7KM * I Collect LightHouse PostCards Around World * ===================================================================

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From: aa6g@aa6g.org (Chuck Vaughn) Subject: 425DXNEWS: NCDXC 50th Anniversary Reminder The Northern California DX Club's 50th Anniversary is underway and I'd like to remind all DX stations that we are giving a 50th Anniversary certificate to any DX station who works 50 of our club members between Oct. 10, 1996 and Oct. 10, 1997. QSLs are not required and the certificate is free. Just submit standard QSO information. The CQWW CW test this weekend is the perfect time to look for us. Please visit our web site for the complete info and a list of the NCDXC members: http://www.aa6g.org/ncdxc50.html or send e-mail with questions to: aa6g@aa6g.org 73, Chuck - AA6G

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From: Jean-Michel.Duthilleul@eudilserv.eudil.univ-lille1.fr (Jean-Michel Duthilleul) Subject: 425DXNEWS: FK5M DXpedition FK5M expedition to Matthew island Eddy FK8CR and Eric FK8GM will be active from Matthew island (listed in the IOTA directory) with FK5M call sign. They are landed by helicopter on Wednesday 4th December at 2000z (possibly on Tuesday evening, local time). They will stay there only 24 hours. The frequency are: for SSB: 3790, 7075, 14195/260, 21260, 28460 and CW et RTTY on usual DX QRG if it's possible due to the very short time operation. The QSL will be handle by F6AJA. See you in the log! Jean Michel ============================================= 73's from Jean Michel F6AJA e_mail: duthilleul@eudil.univ-lille1.fr =============================================

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Date: Fri, 22 Nov 1996 00:58:08 +0100 From: la6wea <olufsen@hnett.no> Subject: 425DXNEWS: qsl adresss la6wea There have been some confusions about my qsl adress. The correct adress are: Kaare Olufsen Levang N-8890 Leirfjord Norway I also interested in skeeds with dx stations on 160m ssb so if you are interested send me a email via olufsen@hnett.no 73 de "Ken" La6wea

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Prvi deo From: EA5EYJ <jogg@fcu.um.es> Subject: 425DXNEWS: QSL Routes CQSSB96 V.20-Nov-96 LISTADO DE QSL MANAGER DEL CONCURSO CQ SSB 1996 (26-27 Octubre) LISTED QSL MANAGER OF THE CONTEST CQ SSB 1996 (26-27 October) ACTUALIZADO AL 20-Noviembre-1996 REVIEW ON THE 20-Noviembre-1996 CALL QSL INFO ============== =============================================================== 3C1DX..........EA6BH 3DA0CA.........W4DR 3DA0CQ.........WJ2O 3DA0DX.........WJ2O 3DA0NX.........JM1CAX bureau or via direct to ZS6CAX Koji Tahara, Japan Embassy, P.O. Box 11434, Brooklyn 0011, South Africa. 3E1DX..........KF0UI from (Contadora Island, NA-072) 3V8BB..........YT1AD 4F2IX..........DU4IX 4F3CV..........HB9CZX OC-042 4F4IX..........DU4IX 4K70DWZ........BOX 116, Ktoprak, 81031 Azerbaijan 4L1BW..........N3CBW 4L1DX..........OZ1HPS 4M2BYT.........YV2BYT 4M5X...........QSL to the YV-Bureau. (YV5ARV) 4U1ITU.........BURO-HB9 or direct: P.O.Box 6, CH 1211 Geneva 20, Switserland 4U1ITU.........Also via J.Meezen, Narcisstraat 3, 9675 Ma Winschoten, Netherlands. 4V2A...........9A2AJ (op.hh2aw) 4X/OK1JR.......OK1AJN 4X1VF..........K1FJ 4X6TT..........Amir Bazak, P.O.Box 1446, Ramat Hasharon 47226, Israel 4Z0Z...........4X6ZK 4Z4DX..........Dov Gavish, 27 Hamitnahalim; Ramat Hasharon 47203, Israel 4Z4T...........4Z4UT 5C8MC..........QSL for 5C8MC, active during the CQWW SSB Contest, will be automatically sent to all the calls logged.( CN8GI ) 5H3CA..........KB0OZG 5K6W...........HK6KKK 5N0MVE.........ON7LX 5N0T...........F2YT 5N36T..........F2YT 5N9N...........N2AU directa. 5R8EE..........FR5EL cba 5X1T...........ON5NT 5X4F...........KB4EKY //// K3SW 5Z4FM..........Jim; Box 34168; Nairobi; Kenya 5Z4RL..........P.O.Box 76315, Nairobi, Kenya 6W6JX..........CBA or F6FNU 6Y5XX..........JE3MAS buro 7P8/OE2VEL.....OE2GEN 7Z1IS..........SM0OFG 7Z5OO..........W1AF 8P9Z...........K4BAI dir o buro 8Q7AI..........DL3SAS , P.O.Box 750348, D-70603 Stuttgart, Germany 8Q7BT..........EA3BT 8Q7OK..........EA3BT 8R1K...........OH6DO Marko Myllymaki, 9605 Scranton Rd 303, San Diego, CA-92121, USA 9A1A...........9A1A Team, P.O.Box 108, Zagreb 10001, Croatia 9A4D...........9A1HCD 9A7A...........9A1HDE 9A800OS........9A1BOP Buro 9G1BJ..........G4XTA 9H0A...........LA2TO 9J2BO..........W6ORD 9J2CE..........IN3VZE 9J2FR..........I2ZZU 9J2SZ..........SP8DIP 9K2GS..........WB6JMS 9K2HN..........buro or CBA 9K2RA..........BURO 9L1MA..........W0HSC 9M2TO..........JA0DMV 9M8R...........W7EJ 9N1OSN.........WA0SN 9N1SM..........K0AHI 9V1WW..........James Basil Rodrigo, Block 13 Ghim Moh Rd 19-37, Singapore 1027 9X4WW..........ON5NT 9Y4H...........K6NA All QSO's will be automatically confirmed 9Y4NZ..........Chris, POB 168, San Fernando 9Y4VU..........W3EVW A35DM..........ON4QM A35SQ..........W7TSQ dir o buro. IOTA OC-169 A41KT..........Hamed Ali Segabi, CPO Box 116, Seeb 11, OMAN A41LD..........Waleed Qassim Al Zidjali, Box 81, Muscat TSO/112 113 A41LZ..........Tada, P.O.Box 2837; RUWI; OMAN A45ZN..........Anthony George Frank Selmes, Box 981, Muscat 113 A71CW..........Chris Dabrowski; Box 22101; Doha; QATAR or SP5EXA AA4NC/CY0......AA4NC AH7G...........N2AU AH7G@gte.net / wr6r@ccnet.com AH8A...........William E. Faulkner, P.O.Box 2567, Pago Pago, 96799-2567, American Samoa AL3/N7DF.......N7DF AL7MX..........Kenin G Foster, Box 877326, Wasilla, AK-99687, USA AP2N...........DF8WS Dir o buro AY1I...........I0WDX AY7D...........LU7DW BV4FH..........KA6SPQ BY1QH/W5ZPA....W5ZPA BY4BZB.........ARS of Shanghai, Zhabei District Chil Sci and Tech Center, POB 083-105, Shanghai BY4RSA.........ARS of Jiangsu Radio Sports Assn, Box 538, Nanjing BY4SZ..........ARS of Suzhou RSA, Box 51, Suzhou, CHINA C31LD..........VE3HO C31LJ..........VE3GEJ C40M...........5B4AFM C6AHU..........WJ8C C91CO..........W4DR CE3F...........LU8DPM CG1CZ..........VE1CZ CG1ZZ..........VE1ZZ CI2QK..........VE2QK E-Mail: dubej@netrover.com CI3AT..........VE3AT CI3EJ..........VE3EJ CI3IY/7........VE3IY CI3LPE.........VE3LPE CJ3NR..........VA3NR CK7U...........VE7UBC CN8NK..........Mhamed, P.O.Box 6343, Rabat , Marroco CP6AA..........OH0XX Olli, Suite 599, 1313 So. Military Trail, Deerfield Beach, FL33442, U.S.A. CQ1A...........CT1EEB CQ9M...........G3PFS CT3/OH6LI......OH6LI buro or Jukka Klemola, Aarontie 5,SF-31400 Somero, Finland CT3BX..........HB9CRV CT3EE..........DK7YY CT3FN..........HB9CRV CT8T...........CT1DVV CU2AF..........Eduardo Machado, P.O.Box 1417, 9500 Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores. E-Mail: e.machado@mail.telepac.pt CY0/VK1ZZ......WA4DAN CBA CY0XX..........WA4DAN CBA D25L...........PA3DMH D44BS..........Angelo Mendes, P.O.Box 308, Praia, Cabo Verde Isl., Portugal DU1SAN.........Serafin A Nepomuceno, 186 MacArthur Highway, Potrero, Malabon 1475, MM DU3/AH8F.......G4ZVJ DU9RG..........Robin U GO, Tukananes, Cotabato City 9301 DX1CW..........JA3GN

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Drugi deo EA6IB..........buro or via EA6PZ Armando Costa Serra, P.O.Box 800, 07800 IBIZA, SPAIN EA8AH..........OH1RY EA8ZS..........EA8ZS EA9BF..........buro EA9IE..........buro ED1BD..........EA1BD ED3DX..........EA3AML ED6PZ..........via bureau ED7SDX.........EA7GA ED9EA..........EA7LQ Direct or buro EI7M...........EI6HB EK4GK..........GW3CDP EM1KA..........JA2JPA Taka Ajiro, 2-14-18, Doubayashi, Shimizu, Shizuoka 424, Japan. EO6F...........OE5EIN ER3MM..........I8YGZ ES1J...........ES1WW EX8F...........DL8FCU EX9A...........DF8WS dir o buro EY2Q...........EY8CQ Direct or buro. Alex Rubtsov, P.O.Box 32, 117449 Moscow, Rusia FG5BG..........KI6FE CQWW only FG5FG..........F6FNU FG5GA..........FG5XZ FG5GH..........Edgar Jacob, Perrin, F-97111 Morne a l'Eau FG5HR..........F6BUM FH5CY..........Yves Seguineau, Box 555, F-97610 Mayote, Francia FJ5AB..........N6DLU, N6LL, FJ5AB and others (operater). QSL information will be posted later. FK5DX..........WB2RAJ Direct FM5BH..........F6HEQ FM5DN..........KU9C FR5DX..........Jean Vandersteen Mauduit, 67 Rue des Palmiers, F-97430 Le Tampon, Reuniˇn Isl., Francia FR5HR..........F5RRH FS5PL..........WX9E CQWW only FW2OI..........DJ4OI buro only FY5KE..........Le Ranch, Boite Postale 450, F-97310 Kourou, Guayana, Francia G6B............buro (G4OXD) GB2AA..........G3GAF GB800SA........G0REP buro GD0PLT.........WA4JTK GD4UOL.........G4UOL GI0SAP.........GI0KOW GM0ECO.........GW0ECO GM6V..........GM4CXM GM6X..........GM4FDM GM6Z..........W5ASP GU3HFN........ZL2TT HB0/DL6FDB....JH1BSE HB0/HB9AON....DJ2YE HB0/HB9LEY.. .JH1BSE HB9H..........USKA Sezione ART, Box 385, CH-6500 Bellinzona HC0E..........HC1HT HC2GT.........Roberto Marcos S, POB 09-01-15004, Guayaquil HC5K..........KT1N HC6CR.........NE8Z HC8A..........WV7Y HC8N..........AA5BT HD2RG.........HC2RG HG1H..........HA1KSA HG3O..........HA3UU HG5C..........HA5KKC HG6Y..........HA6OI HK0TCN........Victor M. Tesone, Box 464, San Andres, San Andres Isl., Colombia HK3SGP........Francisco Hennessey, P.O.Box 50281, Santafe de Bogota D.C., COLOMBIA HL9DX.........N7RO HP1BYS........Elio Eloy Salinas, Apartado 6-9776, El Dorado, Panama HP1/DL5RBW....DL5RBW buro HP1/DL8RBR....DL8RBR buro HP3/JA5SEY....JA5SEY CBA or JF2UED HR6/WA6VNR....WA6VNR from Roatan island (NA-057) HS0ZBJ........W8CIO HS1AZ.........K6VNX HS50A.........OH2KI HV4NAC........IK0FVC IG9/I4UFH.....IV3TAN IG9/IK2QEI....IV3TAN IG9/IT9EQO....IV3TAN IG9/IT9GEZ....IV3TAN IG9/IT9GSF....IV3TAN IG9/IV3TAN....IV3TAN II0G..........IK0YUT II2M..........IK2SGC Buro II4M..........I4MES II9R..........IT9HLR IJ7/IK7IMO....IK7IMO buro IJ7/IK7XIV....IK7IMO buro IL3DX.........IK3VIA IO4A..........IK4PVR IO4LEC........I4LEC IO5A..........IS0YY IQ1A..........I1JQJ buro IQ2A..........I2UIY IQ4A..........I4LCK IQ4T..........IK4HVR IQ5Q..........I5YXG IQ8X..........IK8FPI IR0C..........IK0AZG IR1A..........IK1GPG buro IR2W..........I2EOW IR4T..........IK4IEE IR5T..........IK5ORP IR8A..........IK0YYY IR9B..........IT9STX IS0NHT........Roberto Meloni, via Tirso 14, 09037 San Gavino-CA, Italia IU2D..........IK2ILH IU2M..........IK2SGC or via bureau IK2SFZ. IU3V..........IK3VIA IU4U..........I4ALM IY4M..........IK4OLP

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Treci deo J28JY.........F6BFH J28MD.........DL2RDP J3/WJ2O.......WJ2O J38AA.........KQ1F J3A...........WA8LOW J48Y..........SV1BKN from Salamis Isl IOTA EU 075 J52IM.........KB9XN J80F..........DL3MIB JT1T..........JT1KAA HQ Station Of The MRSF, POB 639, Ulan Bator 13, Mongolia JW5VK.........LA5VK JY3ZH.........Zedan Hussein, Box 11020, Amman JY5SK.........WB9YXY JY8/DL5MBY....DL5MBY JY8XY.........WB9YXY JY9QJ.........DL5MBY KC6DO.........JE8XRF KC6GB.........LX2AA KC6GG.........OKDXA Oklahoma DX Associatión, P.O.Box 88, Wellston, OK-74881, USA KC6OK.........OKDXA Oklahoma DX Associatión, P.O.Box 88, Wellston, OK-74881, USA KG4AN.........Guantanamo Bay ARC, Box 73, FPO , AE-09593, USA KH0A..........JF1MIA Takashi Sugawara, 1-12-14 Kamisueyoshi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, 230 Japan) also through the bureau. KH0A..........JF1MIA or bureau (which will be much appreciated). KH0BX.........Enrico Y Lopez, Caller Box 10004 Pr 696, Saipan, MP-96950, Northern Mariana Islands, USA KH0CG.........Eliezer R Apoong, AAA-294 Caller Box 10001, Saipan, MP-96950, Northern Mariana Islands, USA KH0I..........Hilario P.Feliciano, Box 7670 Svrb, Saipan MP-96950, Mariana Isl.,USA KH0/JA1HGY....JA1HGY KH0/JA4DND....JA4DND KH0/JR1MLU....JR1MLU KH0/KE6DI.....JA1BRK KH2D..........K8NA KH6/K6GSS.....K6GSS KH6BZF........Lee R Wical, 45-601 Luluku Rd Ct 44-25, Kaneohe, Honolulu, HI-96744 , USA KH6CC.........Jack N Wheeler, POB 436, Paauilo, HI-96776, HAWAII, USA KH6FKG........Harry K Nishiyama, 1990 Hale Hooko St, Hilo, Hawaii, HI-96720, USA KH8/N5OLS.....AA5BL KH8AL.........CBA KP2BH.........James Soto, Box 803, Frederiksted,Saint Croix,VI-00840, USA L44D..........LU4DFH L75AA.........LU4AA LP3C..........LU3CF also via buro LP7N..........LU2NI LR3Y..........LU1YY LT0A..........LU1ARL LT5E..........LU1EYW LT5H..........LU1HHO LX1NO.........Nobert Oberweis, 5 Cite Oricher-Hoehl, L-8036 Strassen, Luxemburgo LZ5W..........LZ1YE M6G...........G1AHM M6N...........G3WOI M6T...........G3XTT MI6I..........GI0UJG MS0ALN........GM0ALN or GM0OPS NH2C..........JI3ERV en OC-026 from Guan NH2G..........WF5T (GUAM in Zone 27) NL7DU.........Dale E Pelzer, 205 Eureka Ave, Fairbanks AK-997013619, USA E-Mail: dpelzer@polarnet.com NP2Z..........Richard M Adamson, 3234 Cochise DR, Atlanta GA-30339, USA NP4A..........Pedro J Piza Jr, P.O.Box 7373, Ponce PR-00732, USA NP4Z..........WC4E OD5NJ.........EA5BYP (Spain only) or Gabby Antoine Madiros, Box 70647, Beirut, Lebanon OH0MM.........OH2MM OI0RJ.........OH0RJ OI2C..........buro OI2E..........OH2IW OI6YF.........OH6YF OI9AR.........OH9AR OK5W..........OK1AEZ OL5Y..........OK1DWX OM3A..........OM3KAG OM5M..........OM3KFF OM8A..........OM3RM OT6A..........ON7LR OT6T..........ON4UN OY6A..........OY Contest Club, Box 343, FR-110 Torshavn, Faroes Isl. P40DX.........AK4I P40E..........CT1AHU P40W..........N2MM P49I..........K4PI PI4COM........PA3CAL PJ8A..........RadioTeam Finland, Box 599, SF-40270 Palokka, Finland PJ8CW.........K1BXE PJ9A..........Radioteam Finland, Box 599, SF-40270 Palokka, Finland PJ9B..........N3ED PJ9E..........K2SB PJ9T..........AB4JI PR4Y..........PY4DY RF1CB.........RA1CP RF1F..........RZ1AYX RN4W..........RW4WR P.O.Box 3945, Izhevsk 426000, RUSIA E-Mail: cost@izhcom.ru RN9XA.........Eugene V.Bugrimov, P.O.Box 1229, Syktyvkar 167001, Rusia RQ4L..........UA4LCQ RU1A..........KC1WY RU3A..........RZ3AZO RW0A..........RK0AXX RW2F..........DK4VW RW9USA........UA9AB RZ3Q..........RK3QWA S01M..........EA7EL SN2B..........SP2FAX SN6F..........SP6IXF SU1SK.........Said Kamel, Box 62 Shobra AL-Khima, Cairo 13411, EGIPTO or IK8AUC SV1AFA........SV1CIB

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Cetvrti deo T30EG.........KH6JEB T77C..........Antonio Ceccoli, Via delle Carrare 67, RSM-47031 Murata A-7, Rep.San Marino T82AA.........LX2AA T88T..........Belau Dxpedition, Box 88, Morris, OK 74445-0088, USA T9DX..........T93M TA1F..........Tuncer Topdemir, POB 676, TR-34435 Istambul, Turquia TA1F..........Tuncer Topdemir, POB 676, TR-34435 Istanbul TA2J..........S Fazil Turkan, Etemefendi Cad 12 1 D-18, Erenkoy, TR-81080 Istanbul TA3J..........buro or TA3YJ Nilay Mine Aydogmus, P.O.Box 876, 35124 Izmir, Turkey TA4ZM.........DK5WL TI0C..........TI4CF TK1A..........DF7RX Bernhard Steibl, Kelheimwinzerstr. 40, D-93309 Kelheim, or via bureau (DARC) TK1A..........DF7RX or via bureau (DARC). TL8MS.........DL6NW dir o buro TM0ZK.........F5OZK TM1C..........F2VX TM2DX.........F6IFR TM2FM.........F6KRV buro or Radio club du ce de la Francaise de Mecanique, B.P. 8, 62138 Douvrin, France TM2T..........F6KDF TM2V..........F6KRC TM2WW.........F5RZJ TM2X..........F2VX buro TM2Y..........F6BEE TR8IG.........Jean Luc Perony, P.O.Box 740, Libreville, Gabon TR8JCV........Jean Claude Villard, Box 4110, Libreville, Gabon TU2XZ.........EA5KB (Spain only) or HH2HM/F TZ6VV.........Larry Erwin, P.O.Box 395, Segou, Mali or AA0GL U5WF..........SP5IUL UA0JQ.........UA0JB UA0LCZ........CBA UR4E..........UR4EYT UT0D..........RB5DX UT7W..........WA3HUP UU5J..........UB4JLF V26A..........N3BNA V26B..........WT3Q V31MX.........K0BCN from Caye Cauker (NA-073) V47K..........K2SB V47KP.........K2SB V51GB.........Gerhard Bruns, Box 1165, Tsumeb 900, Namibia V59T..........N2AU V85HG.........JH7FQK (CQ WW SSB 1996 only). VA2UA.........VE2UA VA3MG.........VE3MG VA3MM.........VE3MM VA3SK.........VE3SK VA6JI.........VE6JI VA6JY.........VE6JY VB9DH.........Buro VE (VE9DH) - Send all automatic VK1DX.........Canberra DX Club, POB 24, O'Connor, ACT 2601 VP2AHW........KQ4GC VP2E..........WB5CRG CBA for the contest only. w5robert@blkbox.com VP2E/WB5CRG...WB5CRG CBA for the contest only. w5robert@blkbox.com VP2EZ.........WB5CRG CBA for the contest only. w5robert@blkbox.com VP2VF.........Dirk J de Jong, Box 137, Road Town, Tortola VP5DX.........K4UTE dir o buro VP5T..........N2VW VP9EP.........Edward C Pitman, Box HM 1536, Hamilton HM FX VP9ID.........K1EFI VR2KF.........JH1OGX VR6MW.........Meralda Warren, POB 27, Pitcairn Island VR6TY.........LA7JO VS6WO.........K9EC VS96BG........VS6BG VU2PAI........Ananth Pai, Bharath Beedi Works, POB 730, Mangalore 575003 VY1JA.........Jay Allen, RR 2 Site 15 Comp 117, Whitehorse YT Y1A 5W9 WH0/WH2Q......JI1DLZ WH0AAV........Toribio C Mercado Jr, P.O.Box 1941, Saipan MP-96950, USA WH6CQH........Ken R Wages, HC 3 Box 13065, Keaau HI-96749, USA E-Mail wh6cqh@interpac.net WH6LU.........Richard S Gardner, P.O.Box 754, Kurtistoww, HI-96760, USA WH6R..........Eran Agmon, 3049 ualena Sr Suite 1005, Honolulu HI-96819, USA WL7MA.........Cheri L Worley, 1000 Loch Ness Cir, Wasilla , AK-99654, USA WP2AHW........KE2VB Direct XE1K..........Ramon Moreno Sanchez, 1 de Mayo 40, Periban de Ramos, Mich 60440, Mexico XE1L..........Luis Chartarifsky, 947 Bosques de Reforma, Mexico, DF 11700 XK7CFD........VE7CFD XK7NKI........VE7NKI XL4VV.........VE4VV XM2MCZ........VE2QK E-Mail dubej@netrover.com XM5RA.........VE5RA XO7A..........VE7SV XR1X..........CE1IDM XR8S..........CE8SFG XU1U..........JR1CSA XX9KC.........JH2MRA XX9X..........Direct to: Martti Laine, OH2BH, Nuottaniementie 3 D 20, FIN-02230, Espoo, FINLAND. XX9X..........Special event QSL cards will automatically be sent out for all QSOs. XY1HT.........LA7JO cba XY1U..........JA8RUZ cba XY1VMY........JA8RUZ cba

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Peti deo YB1AQS........DK7YY buro YB1XUR........YC1XUR Direct to CBA YB3OSE........W7TSQ YB5QZ.........Anton Iriawan, Box 55, Pekanbaru 28001 YB9BV.........AA7VB YL8M..........YL2KL YM2ZM.........OK1DTP YR2R..........YO2DFA YS1RRA........Romualdo Ricardo Alvarado, Reparto los Heroes, Calle Gabriel Rosales 101, San Salvador YS1RRD........Raymundo Rodriguez Diaz, Box 32, San Salvador YT0T..........YU1FJK YT7A..........YU7GMN YV5R..........YV5EFP YW1A..........YV1AVO YW5R..........YV5LOL Z30M..........Z37GBC ZA1A..........Albanian Amateur Radio Assn; Box 66, Tirana, Albania ZB2BU.........Gibraltar Amateur Radio Society, Hargraves Ramp ZC4EE.........G4SSH ZD8DEZ........G0DEZ ZD8Z..........VE3HO ZK1DB.........Arnold Gibbons, Box 277, Tepuka, Rarotonga ZL1AXQ........D B Hardwick, 53 Broadway, Matamata 2271, New Zeeland ZL2AL.........L F Jennings, 203 Beresford Street, Hastings 4201 ZL2KQ.........K Larsen, R D 44, Urenui 4655 ZL3GQ.........Peter W Watson, Hamptons Rd, RR 4, Christchurch 8001 ZL3RG.........Graham R Roberts, 22 McBeath Ave, Hoon Bay, Christchurch 8002, New Zeeland ZM2K..........ZL2IR ZM3K..........ZL3BNJ ZP0R..........ZP5XR //// JA7AYE ZS1AFZ........KU9C direct only SASE ZS1ESC........buro ZS6EZ.........Chris R Burger, Box 4485, Pretoria 0001 ZS6H..........J J Malan, Parkstr 814, Arcadia 0083, Soud Africa ZS6P..........Tjerk J Lammers, Box 48052, Hercules 0030 ZS6SA.........Don Soper, POB 2934, Johannesburg 2000 ZS8IR.........ZS6EZ ZS9A..........Ian Sutherland, POB 2327, Walvis Bay 9190 ZS9F..........KK3S ZSM9A.........WA3HUP ZV0MB.........PT2GTI ZV2EPA........PY2YW from SA-024 ZW2A..........PT2BW buro or direct:Ariosto Rodrigues de Souza, P.O.Box 03.858, 70084-970 Brasilia, DF-Brasil ZW2A..........PT2BW E-Mail: pt2bw@brnet.com.br ZX0F..........PY5EG Atilano de Oms, P.O.Box 37, Curitiba - PR CEP 80001, Brazil ZX5J..........PP5JR ZZ2E..........PY2EX Last Update:20/Nov/96 Summary effected by EA5EYJ: Pascual Guardiola Guardiola, Murcia-Spain Please, if he has more information or you detect any incorrectness, send me a E-mail to any of the following addresses: Email: Pascual.Guardiola@inte.haci.carm.es Email: jogg@fcu.um.es Visite WWW adress for another review: http://www.coredcs.com/~mtw

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From: Francisco Gil <ea5ol@arrakis.es> Organization: ea5ol Subject: 425DXNEWS: DIE activation Next sunday we will have on the air a new one form DIEI program. REF. HU-019 Name. Tavirona Is. Call. EA7BR/P Qsl. HOME CALL I hope yuo get a chance with them. 73's Paco. EA5OL

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From: Jean-Michel.Duthilleul@eudilserv.eudil.univ-lille1.fr (Jean-Michel Duthilleul) Subject: 425DXNEWS: FK5M (correction) the dates are changed.... FK5M expedition to Matthew island Eddy FK8CR and Eric FK8GM will be active from Matthew island (listed in the IOTA directory) with FK5M call sign. They are landed by helicopter on Tuesday 3rd December at 2000z (possibly on Tuesday at 0700z) and they will stay there up tp Wednesday December 4th at 2000z The frequency are: for SSB: 3790, 7075, 14195/260, 21260, 28460 and CW et RTTY on usual DX QRG if it's possible The QSL will be handle by F6AJA. See you in the log! Best wishes Jean Michel ============================================= 73's from Jean Michel F6AJA e_mail: duthilleul@eudil.univ-lille1.fr =============================================

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From: wa2moe@doitnow.com >Date: Fri, 22 Nov 1996 17:38:37 -0200 >From: "jy9qj@amman-server2.go.com.jo%INTERNET" <jy9qj#064#amman-server2.go.com.jo%INTERNET@email.mot.com> >To: "Jim McDonald-AMN050" <Jim_McDonald-AMN050@email.mot.com> >Cc: "gcapek@getnet.com%INTERNET" <gcapek#064#getnet.com%INTERNET@email.mot.com>, > "100424.3054@compuserve.com%INTERNET" <100424.3054#064#compuserve.com%INTERNET@email.mot.com> >X400-Mts-Identifier: [ /P=MOT/A=MOT/C=US/ ; 961122094026 ] > >I am currently in Amman,Jordan and will be active in contest as part of a >multi-single effort using the call JY8B. We expect to have a BIG Sig - about 500 >watts to a TH11, 2 Ele 40, Create rotary dipole on 80, and 160 sloper. >I have already been active on cw as JY8SP before the contest and will be active >again afterwards, possibly to include WARC. Please work us on all bands as we >are attempting to set a new multisingle record from Asia, and of course, to win >theu contest as multi-single from Asia. >See you in a few hours. >73 Steve > >ps > >look for us on 1815 3515 7030 14030 21030 28030 > > > Stu Greene WA2MOE 7537 North 28th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85051 USA wa2moe@doitnow.com

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From: Antonio de Armas <ea8akn@arrakis.es> Subject: 425DXNEWS: HK3JJH operation is canceled Hello om=A1 Today 22th November at 19:10z Pedro coment in 14.253: The operation form HK0 islands is canceled by weather bad. The operation is postpone maybe next 22th December or January 97. 73 Tony Antonio de Armas Medina Fortuny 11 35005, Las Palmas de G.C. ISLAS CANARIAS

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From: wd8mgq <wd8mgq@tir.com> Subject: 425DXNEWS: HK3JJH/P Rumors.... only Rumors.... Just got done talking with Pedro HK3JJH, and he told me that his planned trip to NA132 and NA133 have been "postponed" until the same date next month. The navy told him that because of bad storms and hurricanes, they would not take him this month. So the next scheduled attempt will be Dec 22,23,and 24. If that does not work out, the the same dates in January. Pedro hopes that this has not caused any problems for anyone. For those who did not know of the operations, he will attempt to put on the following = islands: Dec 22 Serrena Bank NA133 Dec 23 Roncador Key NA133 Dec 24 Serranilla Bank NA132 All of the operations are scheduled to last from 6 to 8 hrs only. Pedro has said that he will let me know if they have an approximate time for his operations. All qsl's should go via HK3JJH, with appropriate postage. Pedro has let me know that IRC's are of no use to him down there. Good luck to all John WD8MGQ

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From: Mauro Pregliasco <i1jqj@fileita.it> Subject: 425DXNEWS: 425 DX News #290 SB DX@WW $425WW290A 425 DX News #290 [1/5] 23 November 1996 No 290 BID: $425WW290A =========================== *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** =========================== Edited by I1JQJ & IK1GPG Translated by I1-21171 & IK1ADH /---------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ! Information, reports and suggestions must be sent to: ! ! ! ! Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ: info DX ! ! (e-mail i1jqj@fileita.it - BBS I1JQJ@I1YLM.IPIE.ITA.EU) ! ! Massimo Balsamo, IK1GPG: QSL Managers/QSL Routes ! ! (e-mail 425dxqsl@pc.fr.flashnet.it - BBS IK1GPG@IK1JNS.IPIE.ITA.EU) ! ! Mirko Caserta, IK0ZSN: 425dxnews Reflector ! ! (e-mail ik0zsn@amsat.org) ! ! Maurizio Bertolino, I1-21171: 425 WWW Pages ! ! (e-mail i121171@amsat.org) ! \---------------------------------------------------------------------------/ 3C - Phil, N6ZZ (from 17 November to 1 December) and Marv, N5AW (from 20 to 28 November) will be active (mainly CW) from Bioko island (AF-010), Equatorial Guinea, respectively as 3C5Z and 3C5A. They plan to participate in the CQWW CW Contest as 3C5Z call (Multi/Sin- gle). Outside the contest they will be active on WARC bands. QSL for both of them is via N6ZZ. C6 - George, OM2SA will participate in the CQWW CW Contest as C6A/KM9D. QSL via OM2SA. EA - On 24 November EA7BR/P will be active from Isla Tavirona (DIEI HU-019). QSL via home call. EA8 - Jorma, OH2KI (see ZB) will participate in the CQWW CW Contest as EA8EA (80 metres). QSL via home call. FK - FK8GM and FK8CR will be active as FK5M from Matthew Island (OC-???). Eric and Eddy will be arriving to the island on 3 December (at about 7 UTC or most likely at about 20 UTC) and they will stay there till 20.00 UTC of 4 December. Operations are expected to take place on SSB (3.790, 7.075, 14.195 & 14.260, 21.260 and 28.460 MHz), CW and RTTY. QSL via F6AJA. FY - Dave, DJ0PJ has been forced to postpone his trip to FY [425DXN 289] at the very last minute. He may now be going in a couple of weeks, but as ever his plans are subject to very short notice change. FY - During his staying in Suriname (see PZ) Mako, JA1OEM should be active (40 and 80 metres CW) from French Guyana for one week. QSL via JA1OEM. HC - Bernd, DL1VJ/HC1OT will be active during the CQWW CW Contest. HK0 - Pedro's (HK3JJH) operations from Serrana Bank & Roncador Cays (NA-133) and Serranilla Bank Cays (NA-132), planned from 22 to 24 November [425DXN 285], have been cancelled. I - On either 23-24 November or 30 November-1 December Gerry, IC8/IZ8ANA will be active (weather permitting) from Procida island (EU-031, IIA NA-002), Scoglio dello Schiavo (EU-031, IIA NA-???), Scoglio Canno- ne (EU-031, IIA NA-023) and possibly from Vivara island (EU-031, IIA NA-005). QSL via bureau or via IK8VRS (Raul Migliano P.O.Box 22, 80040 Volla-NA). I - The Crazy DX Group will participate in the CQWW CW Contest as IR0A (Multi/Single). QSL via IK0QDB I - IK3QAR and IK3VIA will participate in the CQWW CW Contest from Lido Island (EU-131; IIA VE-032) using the call IL3/IK3VIA. I - The Western Liguria DX Team (I1NVU, IK1DPA, IK1FVO, IK1LWL and IK1QBT) will participate in the CQWW CW Contest with the call II1R. I - Giorgio (IG9/I2VXJ), Fabio (IG9/IT9GSF) and Andy, UA3DPX (IG9/AC6WE) will participate in the CQWW CW Contest from Lampedusa (AF-019) respectively on 80, 20 e 40 metres. KH2 - From 29 November to 3 December Ken, JA1CMD/AD4WF will be active from Guam as KH2/AD4WF. Operations will take place mainly on CW (from 10 to 160 metres, WARC bands included). QSL via bureau to JA1CMD or direct to AE4EZ. LX - LX/DF0BK will participate in the CQWW CW Contest (Multi/Single). QSL via DL8SCG. OE - The OE2-DX-group (OE2XEL/OE2S) will participate in the CQWW CW Con- test as OE3S. QSL via OE2GEN. OH - OH7AAC will participate in the CQWW CW Contest as OI7T (Multi/Sin- gle). QSL via OH7AAC. OH0 - Petri, OH3MEP will participate in the CQWW CW Contest as OI0MEP from Aland Is. QSL via home call. PZ - Mako, JA1OEM should be active from Suriname on 80, 40, 30, 20, 17 and 15 metres CW and SSB. Mako will not participate in the CQWW CW Contest, during which he will be active in SSB). QSL via JA1OEM. S7 - A group of UR operators is rumoured to be active as from 25 November from the five Seychelles IOTA groups with the call S79UDX. QSL via UX0UN. T9 - Dave, T9/WA5IKQ is active (SSB and CW ) from 20 through 80 metres. Dave is located in Camp McGovern (not far from the city of Brcko). QSL direct to KH6BZF. TK - TK5NN and TK5EP will participate in the CQWW CW Contest on 80 and 160 metres respectively. YV - Paolo, YV1DIG will participate in the CQWW CW Contest as YW1A (Sin- gle Operator, Single Band - 40 metres). ZB - Jorma, OH2KI (see EA8) has cancelled his planned activity as ZB2X during the CQWW CW Contest [425DXN 279].

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SB DX@WW $425WW290B 425 DX News #290 [2/5] 23 November 1996 No 290 BID: $425WW290B =========================== *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** =========================== * Q S L I N F O [1/2] * =========================== 4K70DWZ P.O.Box 116, Ktoprak 81031, Azerbaijan 4X6TT Amir Bazak, P.O.Box 1446, Ramat Hasharon 47226, Israel 4Z4DX Dov Gavish, 27 Hamitnahalim, Ramat Hasharon 47203, Israel 5Z4BZ Michel, P.O.Box 41784, Nairobi, Kenya 5Z4FM Jim, P.O.Box 34168, Nairobi, Kenya 9M2/G3NOM Ray Gerrard, 16 Jln Bkt Antarabangsa, Tmn Bkt Mewah, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, East Malaysia 9V1WW James Basil Rodrigo, Block 13 Ghim Moh Rd 19-37, 1027 Singapore 9Y4NZ Chris, P.O.Box 168, San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago A41KT Hamed Ali Segabi, P.O.Box 116, Seeb 11, Oman A41LZ Tada, P.O.Box 2837, Ruwi 112, Oman A45ZN Anthony George Frank Selmes, P.O.Box 981, Muscat 113, Oman A71CW Chris Dabrowski, P.O.Box 22101, Doha, Qatar AH8A William E.Faulkner, P.O.Box 2567, Pago Pago, 96799-2567, Amer.Samoa AL7MX Kenin G.Foster, P.O.Box 877326, Wasilla, AK-99687, U.S.A. BY4BZB ARS of Shanghai, Zhabei District Chil Sci and Tech Center, P.O.Box 083-105, Shanghai, China BY4RSA ARS of Jiangsu Radio Sports Association, Box 538, Nanjing, China BY4SZ ARS of Suzhou RSA, P.O.Box 51, Suzhou, China CN8NK Mhamed, P.O.Box 6343, Rabat, Morocco CU2AF Eduardo Machado, Rua D.a Maria Jose' Borges 67, Faja de Baixo, 9500 Faja de Baixo, Sao Miguel Island, Azores Islands D44BS Angelo Mendes, P.O.Box 308, Praia, Cabo Verde Island, Portugal DF6JC Joerg Pamp, Institut fuer Mobil- und, Satellitenfunktechnik, Wave Propagation Section, Carl-Friedrich-Gauss-Str. 2, D-47475 Kamp-Lintfort, Germany DF7RX Bernhard Steibl, Kelheimwinzerstr. 40, D-93309 Kelheim, Germany DL5EBE Dominik Weiel, Reinshagener Str. 99, D-42857 Remscheid, Germany DU1SAN Serafin A.Nepomuceno, 186 MacArthur Highway, Potrero, Malabon 1475, Philippines DU9RG Robin U.GO, Tukananes, Cotabato City 9301, Philippines DX1CW The Dx Manager, P.O.Box 390, Greenhills, Metro Manila, Philippines EA7PY J.Jose Sanchez Pecci, P.O.Box 37, 11130 Chiclana, Cadiz, Spain ET3YU Dragan Stojanovic, Dusana Vukasovica 82/20, 11070 Novi Beograd, Yugoslavia F5JJW Joel Suc, P.O.Box 7, F-69520 Grigny, France FG5GH Edgar Jacob, Perrin, F-97111 Morne a l'Eau, France FH5CY Yves Seguineau, P.O.Box 555, F-97610 Mayote, France FM5DN Leonce Richer, 4 Km 5 Route de Balata, F-97234 Fort De France, Martinique FR5DX Jean Vandersteen Mauduit, 67 Rue des Palmiers, F-97430 Le Tampon, Reunion Island FR5EL P.O.Box 87, F-97832 Le Tampon, Reunion Island FR5ZN Robert Jean Richeville, P.O.Box 65, F-97462 St.Denis Cedex, Reunion FY5KE Le Ranch, P.O.Box 450, F-97310 Kourou, French Guyana HA1KS Radio Club of Gyor, P.O.Box 79, Gyor, H-9002, Hungary HB9H USKA Sezione ART, P.O.Box 385, CH-6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland HC2GT Roberto Marcos S., P.O.Box 09-01-15004, Guayaquil, Ecuador HP1BYS Elio Eloy Salinas, P.O.Box 6-9776, El Dorado, Panama HS0/G4JMB Philip Weaver, Apt 8A-PP House, 25/1 Soi St Louis 2, South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120, Thailand J59OFM Gianfranco Gottardi,Missione de Caboxangue,P.O.Box 55,Guinea Bissau JA2JPA Takashi Ajiro, 2-14-18 Doubayashi, Shimizu, Shizuoka 424, Japan JF1MIA Takashi Sugawara, 1-12-14 Jamisueyoshi, Tsurumi, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230, Japan JT1KAA H.Q. Station of the MRSF, P.O.Box 639, Ulan Bator 13, Mongolia JY3ZH Zedan Hussein, P.O.Box 11020, Amman, Jordan K8VIR Edwin H.Hartz, P.O.Box 480, Green Valley, AZ-85622-0480, U.S.A. KD1CT Bob Emory, 206 John Tasker Rd., Barnstead, NH-03218, U.S.A. KG4AN Guantanamo Bay ARC, P.O.Box 73, FPO, AE-09593, U.S.A. KH0BX Enrico Y.Lopez, Caller Box 10004 Pr 696, Saipan, MP-96950, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S.A. KH0CG Eliezer R.Apoong, AAA-294 Caller Box 10001, Saipan, MP-96950, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S.A. KH0I Hilario P.Feliciano, P.O.Box 7670 Svrb, Saipan MP-96950, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S.A.

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SB DX@WW $425WW290C 425 DX News #290 [3/5] 23 November 1996 No 290 BID: $425WW290C =========================== *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** =========================== * Q S L I N F O [2/2] * =========================== KH6BZF Lee R.Wical, 45-601 Luluku Rd Ct 44-25, Kaneohe, Honolulu, HI-96744 Hawaii Islands KH6CC Jack N.Wheeler, P.O.Box 436, Paauilo, HI-96776, Hawaii Islands KH6FKG Harry Nishiyama, 1990 Hale Hooko St, Hilo, HI-96720, Hawaii Islands KP2BH James Soto, P.O.Box 803, Frederiksted, Saint Croix, VI-00840, USA LU7DW Claudio Fernandez, P.O.Box 7, Tapiales 1770, B.A., Argentina N2SHP Barry A.Schwartz, 72-22 153rd St., 2H, Flushing, NY-11367-2642, USA NL7DU Dale E.Pelzer, 205 Eureka Ave, Fairbanks AK-99701-3619, U.S.A. NP2Z Richard M.Adamson, 3234 Cochise DR, Atlanta GA-30339, U.S.A. NP4A Pedro J.Piza Jr., P.O.Box 7373, Ponce PR-00732, U.S.A. OH2BH Martti Laine, Nuottaniementie 3 D 20, F-02230, Espoo, Finland OKDXA Oklahoma DX Association, P.O.Box 88, Morris, OK 74445-0088, U.S.A. OKDXF Czeck DX Foundation, P.O.Box 73, Bradlec, CZ-293 06, Czech Republic OY6A Fra Contest Club, Hambaru Yuiri Vid Strond, FR-100, Faeroerne 0138, Faroe Islands PJ9A Radioteam Finland, P.O.Box 599, SF-40270 Palokka, Finland PY5EG Atilano de Oms, P.O.Box 37, Buritiba, PR, CEP 800001, Brazil SU1SK Said Kamel, P.O.Box 62 Shobra Al-Khima, Cairo 13411, Egypt SU3YM Yasser, P.O.Box 545, Port Said, Egypt T77C Antonio Ceccoli, Via Carrare 67, RSM-47031 Murata A-7, San Marino T88T Belau Dx-pedition, P.O.Box 88, Morris, OK-74445-0088, U.S.A. TA1F Tuncer Topdemir, P.O.Box 676, TR-34435 Istambul, Turkey TA2J S.Fazil Turkan, Etemefendi Cad 12 1 D-18, Erenkoy, TR-81080, Istanbul, Turkey TA3J Berkin Aydogmus, P.O.Box 987, TR-35214, Izmir, Turkey TR8IG Jean Luc Perony, P.O.Box 740, Libreville, Gabon TR8JCV Jean Claude Villard, P.O.Box 4110, Libreville, Gabon TZ6VV Larry Erwin, P.O.Box 395, Segou, Mali UW1ZC Valentin Mykitenko, Akademgorodok 2 1, 184340 Loparskaya, Russia V51GB Gerhard Bruns, P.O.Box 1165, Tsumeb 900, Namibia VK1DX Canberra DX Club, P.O.Box 24, O'Connor, ACT 2601, Australia VP2VF Dirk J.de Jong, P.O.Box 137, Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands VP9EP Edward C Pitman, P.O.Box HM 1536, Hamilton HM FX, Bermuda Island VR6MW Meralda Warren, P.O.Box 27, Pitcairn Island VU2PAI Ananth Pai, Bharath Beedi Works, P.O.Box 730,Mangalore 575003,India VY1JA Jay Allen, RR 2 Site 15 Comp 117, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 5W9, Canada WH0AAV Toribio C.Mercado Jr., P.O.Box 1941, Saipan MP-96950, U.S.A. WH6CQH Ken R.Wages, HC 3 Box 13065, Keaau HI-96749, Hawaii Islands WH6LU Richard S.Gardner, P.O.Box 754, Kurtistoww, HI-96760, Hawaii Island WH6R Eran Agmon, 3049 Ualena Sr Suite 1005, Honolulu HI-96819, Hawaii I. WL7MA Cheri L Worley, 1000 Loch Ness Cir, Wasilla, AK-99654, Alaska XE1K Ramon Moreno Sanchez, 1 de Mayo 40, Periban de Ramos, Mich 60440, Mexico XE1L Luis Chartarifsky, 947 Bosques de Reforma, Mexico, DF 11700, Mexico XX9GD Tony, P.O.Box 1476, Macau YB5QZ Anton Iriawan, P.O.Box 55, Pekanbaru 28001, Indonesia YC1XUR Deddy D.Iskandar, JL Martangara 4, Karawang 41312, Indonesia YS1RRA Romualdo Ricardo Alvarado, Reparto los Heroes, Calle Gabriel Rosales 101, San Salvador, El Salvador YS1RRD Raymundo Rodriguez Diaz, P.O.Box 32, San Salvador, El Salvador ZA1A Albanian Amateur Radio Association, P.O.Box 66, Tirana, Albania ZB2BU Gibraltar Amateur Radio Society, Hargraves Ramp, Gibraltar ZK1DB Arnold Gibbons, P.O.Box 277, Tepuka, Rarotonga, South Cook ZL1AXQ D.B.Hardwick, 53 Broadway, Matamata 2271, New Zealand ZL2AL L.F.Jennings, 203 Beresford Street, Hastings 4201, New Zealand ZL3GQ Peter W.Watson, Hamptons Rd, RR 4, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand ZL3RG Graham R.Roberts, 22 McBeath Ave, Hoon Bay, Christchurch 8002, New Zealand ZS6CAX Koji Tahara, Japan Embassy, P.O.Box 11434, Brooklyn 0011, S.Africa ZS6EZ Chris R.Burger, P.O.Box 4485, Pretoria 0001, South Africa ZS6H J.J.Malan, Parkstr 814, Arcadia 0083, South Africa ZS6P Tjerk J.Lammers, P.O.Box 48052, Hercules 0030, South Africa ZS9A Ian Sutherland, P.O.Box 2327, Walvis Bay 9190, South Africa

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SB DX@WW $425WW290D 425 DX News #290 [4/5] 23 November 1996 No 290 BID: $425WW290D =========================== *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** =========================== Islands of Scotland Award =========================== GMDX Group Islands of Scotland Award (Groups,Islands,References) CLYDE ISLANDS Firth of Lorne Arran CL1 Lismore FL1 Bute CL2 Kerrera FL2 Great Cumbrae CL3 Seil FL3 Little Cumbrae CL4 Luing FL4 Ailsa Craig CL5 Scarba FL5 Holy Island CL6 Garvellachs FL6 Pladda CL7 Sanda CL8 Davaar CL9 Inchmarnock CL10 Lady Isle CL11 OUTLIERS FIRTH OF FORTH Flannan Island OL1 Isle of May FF1 St Kilda OL2 Bass Rock FF2 North Rona OL3 Craigleith FF3 Sula Sgeir OL4 Fidra FF4 Rockall OL5 Inchkeith FF5 Inchcolm FF6 SHETLANDS & FAIR ISLE SOLWAY FIRTH Mainland SH1 Hestan SF1 Unst SH2 Little Ross SF2 Yell SH3 Islands of Fleet SF3 Fetlar SH4 Scares SF4 Whalsay SH5 Bressay SH6 Foula SH7 Outer Skerries SH8 Fair Isle SH9 OUTER HEBRIDES ORKNEY ISLANDS Lewis & Harris OH1 Mainland OR1 North Uist OH2 Westray OR2 South Uist OH3 Papa Westray OR3 Benbecula OH4 North Ronaldsay OR4 Berneray OH5 South Ronaldsay OR5 Monach Islands OH6 Hoy OR6 Vatersay OH7 Shapinsay OR7 Mingulay OH8 Stronsay OR8 Eriskay OH9 Rousay OR9 Sandray OH10 Sanday OR10 Barra OH11 Eday OR11 Great Bernera OH12 Egilsay OR12 Scarp OH13 Flotta OR13 Tarnansay OH14 Burray OR14 Pabbay OH15 South Berneray OH16 South Pabbay OH17 Shiant Islands OH18 INNER HEBRIDES COASTAL ISLANDS Canna NH1 Pentland Skerries SC1 Rhum NH2 Stroma SC2 Eigg NH3 Neave SC3 Tiree NH4 Eilean Nan Ron SC4 Coll NH5 Rabbit Islands SC5 Muck NH6 Eilean Hoan SC6 Skye NH7 Handa SC7 Ascribe Islands NH8 Oldany SC8 Rona NH9 Gruinard SC9 Raasay NH10 Summer Isle SC10 Pabay NH11 Isle of Ewe SC11 Crowlin Islands NH12 Eilean Horrisdale SC12 Longay NH13 Longa SC13 Wiay NH14 Trodday SC14 Mull NH15 Fladda SC15 Iona NH16 Mingay SC16 Treshnish Islands NH17 Isay SC17 Ulva NH18 Colonsay NH19 Oronsay NH20 Jura NH21 Total Groups 10 Total Islands 120

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SB DX@WW $425WW290E 425 DX News #290 [5/5] 23 November 1996 No 290 BID: $425WW290E =========================== *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** =========================== Islands of Scotland Award =========================== Rules This award is administered by the GMDX Group and is the creation of Les Hamilton GM3ITN, who has accepted advice and some alterations from Gavin Taylor GM0GAV, Dave Warburton GM0LVI and Robert Ferguson GM3YTS. Les Hamilton GM3ITN is the top U.K. station on the Islands on the Air (IOTA) Honour Roll. He has devised an award that is extremely challen- ging, particularly the higher graded awards. We hope this award will encourage Amateur Radio operators from around the world to contact or visit and activate some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Scotland. In order to encourage operations from the islands, there will be two classes of awards, one for the Chasers and the other for those who go out and activate the islands (the Activators). The islands listed are the only ones eligible for these awards. No other islands will be added. Applicants should be licensed radio amateurs. A short-wave listerner qualifies for the Chaser's Award. Chasers and Activators have different goals to achieve and the awards are graded as below: CHASERS ACTIVATORS ------- ---------- Basic 10 Islands in 6 Island Groups 5 Islands in 3 Island Groups Silver 25 Islands in 7 Island Groups 12 Islands in 4 Island Groups Gold 50 Islands in 8 Island Groups 25 Islands in 5 Island Groups Supreme 75 Islands in 10 Island Groups 40 Islands in 7 Island Groups Chasers must submit proof of contact with stations as designated above. Activators must show evidence that they have made a minimum of 100 contacts from each island claimed, i.e. photocopied log details or computer log disk. Contacts should be made from the same DXCC country and must be made with licensed amateur stations. Contacts must have taken place since 1 November 1947 and must have been made on the 1.8, 3.5, 7, 10, 14, 18, 21, 24, 28, 50, 144 Mhz bands. Maritime mobile contacts are not allowed. All stations must be shown to be land based. Original QSL cards confirming the contacts must be submitted by chasers. Any cards deemed to have been altered will be disallowed. The Islands of Scotland Directory cost 6 pounds,10 US dollars or 16 IRC and this should be applied for in the first instance. The cost of the Directory includes the cost of the Basic certificate. On applying for the Basic awards,applicants should send only sufficient postage for the return of their QSL cards. The individual cost of each other award (Silver, Gold, Supreme) is:- 5 UK pounds or 8 US dollars or 12 IRCS, plus return postage. Please specify category of return postage required and allow for this when including your postage fee. In addition to the certificate, the Supreme Award entitles the applicant to receive a Scottish Quaich, engraved with the applicants callsign and award details. Please ask for details on applying for the Supreme Award. The fee for this varies, depending on availability. APPLICATIONS ------------ Directory Applications to: Dave Warburton GM0LVI, Law Vista, High Street Errol, Perthshire, SCOTLAND U.K., PH2 7QQ Award Applications to: Les Hamilton GM3ITN, Hall's Land, Hardgate, Clydebank, SCOTLAND U.K., G81 6NR ***************************************************************************** For the news issued in this number, thanks to: I1HLI, I1HYW, IK1DPA, IK1IYU, I5FLN, IK7AFM, IK8CJP, IZ8ANA, IK0QDB, Brescia DX Group, Delta Mike, Diamond DX Club, Roman DX Group, CT1EEB,CT1ENQ, DL7VOA, DL9GOA, EA5KB, F6AJA, G3NYY, G3XJS, G4BUE, HK3HZS, HK3JJH, JA1IDY, JI6KVR, K7WX, N7RK, NL7TB, OE2GEN, OM2SA, PS7AB, PS7KM, VE7CC, WD8MGQ, YV1DIG, ARRL- DX, DX-NL, DXNS, LNDX, NPDXG, OPDX, PY-DX, QRZ-DX, The 59(9) DX Report, URE- EA-DX, VK2SG RTTY DX. ***************************************************************************** /---------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ! 425 WWW Page ---> http://www-dx.deis.unibo.it/htdx/index.html ! ! 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From: "Walt Davidson" <walt@dial.pipex.com> Subject: 425DXNEWS: DX-pedition to C6A (IOTA NA-001) Walt (G3NYY/C6A) and Tim (G4VXE/C6A) will be active, mainly on CW, from New Providence Island (NA-001) November 30 - December 9. QSL info: G3NYY/C6A via home call; G4VXE/C6A via G3SWH. (Direct or via bureau.) 73 de G3NYY -- Walt Davidson E-mail: walt@dial.pipex.com walt@enterprise.net

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From: wa2moe@doitnow.com Subject: 425DXNEWS: DX Reflector >re: ve7tcp@ampr.org > >the following was received from Jim AD1C who is on top of the DX Reflector >situation: >>The new hardware is on-line, but many sites still can't reach the machine >because the numerical Internet address has changed. The address will still >be dx@ve7tcp.ampr.org (dx-request@ve7tcp.ampr.org to unsubscribe/subscribe). >> >>I am sending this message to let you know that you should start to receive >mail (and be able to send it) in a few days. If you received this message, >it means that you are still subscribed to the DX reflector. This test >message will also help weed-out the bad addresses so I'm not flooded with >too much rejected mail right away. >> >>If you have any questions, please send E-mail to AD1C@tiac.net >> >>I probably won't be able to answer it until after the CQWW contest. >> >>73 - Jim AD1C >> >>-- >>Jim Reisert <AD1C@tiac.net> >>http://www.tiac.net/users/ad1c/ >> >> >> > Stu Greene WA2MOE > 7537 North 28th Avenue > Phoenix, Arizona 85051 USA > > wa2moe@doitnow.com > > >-- >FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html >Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com >Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com >Problems: K7LXC@contesting.com >Sponsored by Akorn Access, Inc & KM9P > > Stu Greene WA2MOE 7537 North 28th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85051 USA wa2moe@doitnow.com

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From: ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt (Jose de Sa) Subject: 425DXNEWS: WA3HUP not manager of A61AT ! WA3HUP Mary ann Informs that she is NOT the QSL manager for the station A61AT showing up on 80 meters CW... Please do not send her QSLs for QSOs with this station on 3.5 Mhz CW ! 73 Jose CT1EEB

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From: JIZIRAT@aol.com Subject: 425DXNEWS: IOTA:NL7TB QSL Practices and responses to his critics Hello Fellow IOTA Enthusiats First of all let me begin by apologizing for what I am about to do. For those who don't care about IOTA: or, as I do, despise negative e-mail, I beg your forgiveness and ask that you stop reading this message as you will not like its contents. For those of you that continue to do so, I hope you will understand my need to use this bandwidth. For those who are not up to speed on the NL7TB controversy, John tried to institute a cash-for-qsl policy for his NA-206 expedition. It was an attempt to draw attention of the lack of financial support IOTA expeditions get (this is an entirely different thread that I would rather not get into now). This touched off a firestorm of controversy in regard to John's actions of sending back the qsl cards of people who merely included "only" an s.a.s.e or "merely" one green stamp for, in John's own words another "DONATION", notice the emphasis on donation. It would be inevitable that such a policy would create controversy and John has undoubtedly received some letters that did not meet with his approval or opinion. Well, he seems to want to go public with these private letters. In so doing, he has attacked a good friend of mine...Tom WT2O. Since Tom does not have access to the internet medium, I took it upon myself to defend Tom (not that he needs it but because I want to). Those who know Tom know that he has an undeniable love of the hobby and in particular IOTA. As such, he gets very incensed when he thinks something is happening to hurt IOTA. John's actions were such a case. John, I challenge you to print Tom's letter in "full" text so people can see the context in which he made the statements you so carefully picked out. In John's comments he carefully leaves out the comment concerning Tom's "DONATION" (note the emphasis) despite his detesting of John's practices. I also find it interesting that you are conerned about "Tom's professionalism". Again, another attempt by John to link money to our hobby. I hope you take me up on my challenge John so everyone can judge whether or not Tom was "professional" in his response. And remember John I have already seen the letter! Before I continue, maybe its time that everyone read NL7TB's e-mail that has upset me so: <<complain,complain, complain.....whine, whine, whine......now it's my turn. N7BZI, N0ISL and VE3PRU- No, you didn't include a greenstamp with your SASE for NA-206. Maybe you intended to but they don't take "intentions" at my bank! I personally opened your envelopes. Perhaps this will jog your memories. also N7BZI- You jammed us BIG TIME while Rick and I were on from NA-206. You say you didn't, well ask the east and west coast US. Ever heard of the "Gentlemen's Agreement"? also N0ISL- Thank you for finally releasing the 1995 contest entries and monies (you volunteered to HELP again eh?). WT2O- Thank you very much for your very "nasty and colorful" letter. Most professional of you. Wow, I've been "flamed" by one of the IOTA gods! Yes, Mr. Webster, I do consider a "new one" such as NA-206 as a major Dxpedition. Since you don't, why didn't you put it on? N6JM- The official USI W/VE Contest advertisements have always stated the complete info, including certificate fees. For 1997 we will utilize "homebrew" certificates at very reasonable prices in hopes of satisfying all. Lastly, thanks to all who contacted IOTA, ARRL, INDEXA and who knows who else about "you know what". The more who are reminded about this "lack of financial support" for the DXpeditions, the better. If you won't (not CAN'T) support the DXpeditions, maybe it's time to box up the rig and take up knitting, hi hi! Not all of us are retired on small pensions, are we? Seriously, the guys in the trenches need all of us to be responsible to our hobby. Let's stop whining and enjoy island collecting! 73, John NL7TB ps: Pls forward this to N7BZI, N0ISL, VE3PRU and WT2O as I don't have their Emails. >> John you say you had support in this matter. I challenge anyone who thinks that John's actions deserve merit to please flame me to no end. I cannot in any form shape or matter see any good in John's actions, and, on the contrary, only see a bad precident if we let him get away with this one. Please I would really like to hear from anyone that agrees with what he has done. John, in attempt to cover up the mistakes of his initial actions has said that all qsls will be answered. those that don't give him enough money in return for his services will get it back via the bureau, and in his own words "in 5 years if they're lucky". So if you don't mind having your qsl card held for ransom, please, by all means, continue to support NL7TB. Those of you who don't, please express your opinions to the IOTA committee of your concerns. I know many of you secretely told me of your concerns, John is apparently under some delusion that this represents support. Do the hobby a favor and tell him what you "really" think of the matter. I hope the IOTA committee is looking closely and are wondering if John's actions are "within the spirit of the IOTA program". Something needs to be done guys! (And I am referring only to this latest incident). John, you have continueously taken these "parting shots" in your e-mails. You always say "let's get on with enjoying the hobby". Why do you have to take these final shots and continue hurting the hobby. I intially supported your intentions John (note I in no way agree with your actions) but how can i support someone who reacts like you do? You claim Tom acted un-professional, I can guarantee Tom would never make public any comments that you made to him in confidence. And he definitely wouldn't have done it in the manner in which you did! What you did was highly uncalled for. If you haven't noticed, Tom is an island activator also. Why would he complain with what you did. For the last time John, it's not your ideals it's your methods that have ticked people off. Do you really believe you have helped future expeditions with what you have done? Sorry folks I just had to get this off my chest! I've got my fire extinguisher by my computer so take your best shot! hihi 73s and lets get back to the pile-ups, where o where are the sunspots so we can stop knocking each other on the net! dave ka5tqf

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From: Gary McClellan <eb17580@goodnet.com> Subject: 425DXNEWS: XZ1N Guys/Gals.. I'm NOT the manager for XZ1N... W1XT is the manager for this second successful attempt. I've begun receiving cards already :) Please, if you know of a QSL database/info source listing me as XZ1N manager please have them correct this info. Of course, I'll happily forward all misrouted cards to W1XT. 73/DX de Gary -- 73 Gary McClellan, K8AE/7 Internet: eb17580@goodnet.com Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.

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From: Antonio Vernucci <mc6046@mclink.it> Subject: 425DXNEWS: ClusterMaster v4.30 This is to inform you that a new version (v4.30) of ClusterMaster (PacketCluster program for Windows) is now available. Main new features with respect to v4.20: - support of Radio Amateurs Callbook CD-ROM - automatic callsign search across multiple DX bullettin files (e.g. 425DXNEWS bullettins) - always-on-top resizable window showing latest DX spots - automatic reply to incoming talks (when you are not present) - capture to file of incoming DX spots - single-window operation (for KPC-2, KAM, DSP12, PK88, etc.) If you have a previous ClusterMaster version, just download the updating file I0JXUPD1.ZIP at http://www.winsite.com/info/pc/win3/misc/i0jxupd1.zip/ Otherwise, you must also download the v4.20 file I0JX.ZIP at http://www.winsite.com/info/pc/win3/misc/i0jx.zip/ and install this first. 73 de Tony, I0JX

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Subject: Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #280 SB DX @ WW $OPDX.280 Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 280 The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster DX Bulletin No. 280 BID: $OPDX.280 November 25, 1996 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio Online at 216-237-8208 14400/9600/2400/1200/300 8/N/1 Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AE4AP & The DX Bulletin, N4AA & QRZ DX, W5IJU & Island/DX News, KH6BZF, DF4RD, F6AJA, G3NYY, G4BUE & DX News Sheet, JA1IDY and Japan DX News for the following DX information. C5 GAMBIA. Babs, DL7AFS, will be active from the QTH of C53CS from December 2-15th. Activity will be only SSB. C6A, BAHAMAS. Walt, G3NYY/C6A, and Tim, G4VXE/C6A, will be active, mainly on CW, from New Providence Island (IOTA NA-001) November 30th through December 9th. They will take part in the ARRL 160m Contest (December 6-8th). Some RTTY activity is also possible. QSL routes: G3NYY/C6A via home call; G4VXE/C6A via G3SWH. (Direct or via bureau.) FK, NEW CALEDONIA (NEW IOTA?). Eric, FK8GM, and Eddy, FK8CR, will be active as FK5M from Matthew Island (listed on the IOTA directory without a number). They are landing by helicopter on Wednesday, December 3th, at 2000z (possibly on Tuesday evening, 0700z). They will stay there for only 24 hours. Activity will be on SSB (3790, 7075, 14195/260, 21260, 28460). They will also be on CW and RTTY on the usual DX frequencies, if it's possible due to the very short time of the operation. QSL via F6AJA. FS, FRENCH ST. MARTIN. The "Island/DX News" reports members of the North Jersey DX Association will be on as FS/W2QM December 4-11th. They plan to be active on all bands 160-10 meters, CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via W2QM. HK0, SERRANA BANK (Colombia). Pedro, HK3JJH, was to be active from here this past weekend but had to postpone this operation because of bad weather. Next possible operation from IOTA NA-133 may be next December 22nd or January 1997. Pedro may also activate Roncador Key (NA-133) and Serranilla Bank (NA-132) during this same time frame. All of these operations are reportedly scheduled to last only 6 to 8 hours. J6, ST. LUCIA. Dominique, F5RYC, will once again be active from here. Look for J28YC to be active in early December. JD, OGASAWARA (Chichi Island, IOTA AS-031). JA operators will be active from here December 23-25th. Look for JA4GXS/JD1, JF4LNO/JD1 (a YL) and JN4AWW/JD1 to be active on 160-10 meters SSB/CW. QSL via JA4GXS. Meanwhile, "QRZ DX" reports JA8FCG will join Eiji, JQ1SUO, in operating from here December 16th through January 3rd (Refer to OPDX.270). Both will sign homecall/JD1. They plan to be active on all bands CW and SSB. QSL via respective homecall. JT, MONGOLIA. Sur, JT1BH, in Ulan Baatar, was heard this past week on 20 meters (14008 kHz between 0900 and 1000z), 40 meters (7004 and 7007 kHz between 1051 and 1343z) and 80 meters (3505 kHz around 1415z). QSL info is needed to pass on to readers. Meanwhile, "The DX Bulletin" states Mike, NI7T, will be active next month as JT1FBT. His activity will be between 0000 and 1200z on 160-10 meters. QSL via CBA. KH6, HAWAII. Mike, W7DRA, who has retired from Boeing recently and was active on 80 meters in last weekend's CQWW Contest as W7DRA/KH6, states he will also be active from Kaual, Hawaii, during the upcoming ARRL 160 meter Contest. Look for him on 1804, 1808, or 1843 kHz. S7, SEYCHELLES. Paddy, S79MAD, can often be found with Randy, WX5L, at 1300z on Sundays on 14086 kHz (RTTY list operation). QSL via GW4WVO. T9, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA (UPDATED by KH6BZF). Dave, T9/WA5IKQ, is located in Camp McGovern as the AT&T site engineer. His location is not far from the city of Brcko, Bosnia north of Tuzla. He is active on the SSB and CW, mostly on 80-20 meters. Dave's logs have been arriving at his QSL Manager's QTH (KH6BZF via CBA). Please SASE or SAE + IRCs for returns. Please no bureau QSLs. UPDATE. Information reported in last week's bulletin about 70 year old Mako's (JA1OEM) trip to Suriname (PZ) and French Guiana (FY) have been updated thanks to Ted JA1IDY. Mako will be staying in these areas for a period of about 2 months starting from November 19th. Planned callsigns to be used during his stay are PZ1HP and FY/JA1OEM. Refer to OPDX.279 for more details. XZ1N Final Update from Warren, K7WX: Dated November 24, 1996 from Yangon, MYANMAR, will be sent to all OPDX InterNet subscribers. ZD7, ST. HELENA. The "DX News Sheet" reports Johnny, ZD7WRG, is active for the next few months on 80 and 40 meters. He is active daily at 1830z on 14240 and 21355 kHz to make LF band skeds. QSL via WA2JUN.

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OPDX Bulletin, Part 2 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- QSL ROUTES FOR STATIONS ACTIVE IN THE CQWW DX CW CONTEST...... (PLEASE report any corrections....) 3C5Z-N6ZZ FH/F6HWU-F6HWU OI7T-OH7AAC 3E1DX-KU9C FS5PL-KF0UI OI0MEP-OH3MEP 4L5A-IK3HHX GD4UOL-GD Buro P40W-N2MM 5N0MVE-ON7LX HC8N-AA5BT PY0FF-W9VA 5V7A-GM4AGL HR6/WA6VNR-WA6VNR SV5/K7AR-AA6BB 5X4F-K3SW J3/WJ2O-WJ2O TM0ZK-F5OZK 6Y5XX-6Y5XX J38AA-KQ1F V2/G6QQ-G6QQ 7Z5OO-W1AF J87GU-DL7VOG V47KP-K2DQX 8P9Z-K4BAI JW5NM-LA5NM V47VJ-G4ZVJ 8R1K-OH0XX KG4ML-WB6VGI V85HG-JH7FQK 9J2SZ-SP8DIP KH0DQ-JF1SQC XX9X-OH2BH 9M6NA-JE1JKL L75AA-LU4AA YB1AQS-DK7YY C21BH- OH2BH LX4B-LX1TI ZA1AJ-OK2ZU C4CQ-5B4AEA LX/DF0BK-DL8SCG ZS8IR-ZS6EZ C6/KM9D-OM2SA OH0MAM-OH2MAM C6A/K3TEJ-K3TEJ OI2E-OH2IW 3V8BB - Marienstr. 20a, D-38104 Braunschweig, Germany (US$2 or 1 IRC) 3DA0NX - NEW route for direct QSLs: Koji Tahara, Embassy of Japan, P.O. Box 11434, Hatfield, Pretoria 0083 South Africa -or- via the ZS(ZS6CAX) or JA(JM1CAX) bureau. 4K70DWZ- Box 116, Ktoprak, 81031 Azerbaijan 6Y6A - MasIII H. Kozu, Box 8202 C.S.O. Kingston Jamaica A45ZN - Tony Selmes, PO BOX 981, Muscat 113, Oman HS0AC - Jack Fleming, POB 581, Seattle, WA 98111 J6DX - Scott Lehman, PO Box 803, Greenville, OH 45331 w/ SASE or Buro OH2BH - Martti Laine, Nuottaniementie 3D20, 02230 Espoo, FINLAND. T88T - Belau DXpedition, Box 88, Morris, OK 74445-0088 ZF2RF - K4UVT (PO Box 231240, Montgomery, AL, 36123-1240 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Additional Bulletins for OPDX InterNet Subscribers -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date: Sun, 24 Nov 1996 18:30:21 +0200 To: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org From: davidh@getnet.com (Dave Hollander - N7RK) Subject: XZ1N Final Update - Nov. 24, 1996 Here is the final update from the guys in XZ Land......... de Dave N7RK ======================================================================= XZ1N Final Update from Warren, K7WX: November 24, 1996 Yangon, MYANMAR The demand for SSB has been so high, the XZ1N team has made the decision to alter our CQ WW CW contest plan. In place of a multi-multi entry, we have instead opted for single band entries in 160 through 15 meters. The remainder of the group will concentrate on SSB. 160 Meters: WA6CDR continues to work from late evening through our local sunrise on top band. By tomorrow he will likely pass the 1000 QSO mark for total QSOs. Openings to Europe and Japan have been good. Openings to North America have been brief. From 1450Z to 1458Z the following stations were worked: NI6T, W6RJ, KG6I, KA6W, K7IDX, N6NF, W6AJJ, and N6TR. From 1620 to 1643, KH6CC and KL7Y were worked. near impossible to zones 4 and 5. 80 Meters: From this location, in each pileup there appears to be three distinct layers. The first background layer is a collection of unintelligible calls, sounding almost like pink noise. These are most likely average stations with modest power and a dipole or something similar. The next recognizable layer consists of stations that may only 1 or 2 dB stronger and stand out due to a combination of favorable location, more power and a better antenna. With effort, these stations are workable and have been the majority of our contacts. The third layer is heard many dB over the rest and is undoubtedly due to a more efficient antenna system. W6RJ remains the best example of this group, although there have been may others. 40 Meters: We have devoted one North American and one European opening to SSB. The response was so positive that this will be done once more before our departure. 20 Meters: This morning ( local sunset yesterday at zones 3-5) Millie, WY7K ran the best opening to North America of the entire DXpedition. Big signals in both directions for more than one hour. 15-10 Meters: Europe and Japan continue to dominate with no North America heard. It should be remembered that we are still at the bottom of the sunspot cycle and Myanmar is on the other side of the world. When was the last time you worked a VU on 15 meters if you are in North America? This will be the final update from Myanmar. with a stated emphasis on North America, let me say once again that we remain grateful to the many European and JA stations who graciously stood by during these openings. Visit the XZ1N web page at http://www.getnet.com/~kf7ay/myanmar.html for details regarding QSLs. A final summary of our activities will appear on this web site next week. 73 and good DX to all de Warren K7WX ****************************************************************************** Dave N7RK - Webmaster CADXA Phoenix, Arizona *DXCC Honor Roll* *WAZ#23 - 75 Meter SSB* Visit the Central Arizona DX Association Home page --- http://www.getnet.com/~davidh/cadxa.html -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= UPDATED 24/NOV/96 BACK ISSUES OF THE OPDX BULLETINS are archived on the host system for the OPDX Mailing List, via "nshore.org". An "archive server" can be accessed and sent to a person requesting ALL the back issues (and special bulletins) of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin. Bulletins can be obtained by just sending E-mail to "opdx-request@nshore.org" along with the word "archive" in the "Subject:" line and then use the following commands: archive help ... get filename ... ls directory ... egrep case_insensitive_regular_expression filename ... Aliases for 'get': send, sendme, getme, gimme, retrieve, mail Aliases for 'ls': dir, directory, list, show Aliases for 'egrep': search, grep, fgrep, find OPDX Bulletins/files are listed in directories by years, as in volume91, volume92 ... volume95, volume96. Regular weekly OPDX Bulletins have a ".0" appended to the OPDX Bulletin number ... special bulletins, corrections/etc. have a dot 1-9 digit appended to the OPDX Bulletin number (001.0 to 255.0 are regular weekly issues, 186.1 or 197.3 which are special bulletins of those particular weeks). The following "volumes" contain the following bulletins: volume91 (001.0 to 042.0), volume92 (043.0 to 092.0), volume93 (093.0 to 140.0), volume94 (141.0 to 187.1), volume95 (188.0 to 235.0) and volume96 (236.0 to 280.0). Examples: ls latest <-- Will list a page of the latest bulletins egrep some.word latest/* <-- This command will search for the latest word, callsign, country...etc. Neat feature! get latest/LIST <-- Will send the current list of bulletin. get volume[yy]/LIST <-- Will send the list of files listed for a particular year [yy]. get volume[yy]/###.# <- Will retrieve a bulletin (###.#) from a particular year [yy]. IMPORTANT!!! PLEASE NOTE: The brackets (the ` [ ' and ` ] ') are in the instructions _ONLY_ to show that the "year" would be placed there MINUS the brackets. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tedd Mirgliotta KB8NW InterNet: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org Basic Amateur Radio Frequency BBS (BARF-80) +1 216/237-8208 "Totally devoted to Amateur Radio" - 24 Hrs a day 8/N/1 14.4k-300 baud

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ham-radio.296 nenad, 03 Dec 96

Zanima me kakve su šanse da se angažuju radio-amateri s obzirom na potpunu unutrašnju informativnu blokadu u zemlji.

ham-radio.297 pifat, 05 Dec 96 -> #296, nenad

Nikakve, jer po definiciji radio-amateri nemaju radio-difuznu ulogu, a sadasnja situacija za sada ne moze biti proglasena nekakvom elementarnom nepogodom. Sem toga, radio-saobracaj na amaterskim opsezima nadzire niz drzavnih kontrolno mernih centara, pa bi oni koji bi hteli nesto da ucine veoma brzo potpali pod udar raznoraznih paragrafa. Cak i da se radi bez identifikacije, ometanje je lako izvodljivo, a ni goniometrijsko pronalazenje stanice koja emituje nije bas tako neizvodljivo, cak i u urbanim sredinama.

ham-radio.298 pifat, 05 Dec 96

From: wd8mgq <wd8mgq@tir.com> Subject: 425DXNEWS: Antarctic Alert Rumors.... only Rumors.... I just received word from Bob K4MZU, that VE7CGG/P on Patroit Hills will be listening for Europe on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 17:00z and again at 18:00z ( he may show up as much as 15 minutes late ), on 14.270 He will also listen for North America starting at 23:00z till 23:15z. Then he will be back again at 01:00z and 03:00z. All qsl's will be via K4MZU. Good luck John WD8MGQ

ham-radio.299 pifat, 05 Dec 96

From: "morpheus@moc.kw" <morpheus@moc.kw> Subject: 425DXNEWS: 9K2F from Faylaka Is. AS-118 Hi to all, Please note that a DX group of the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society is currently organizing a trip to the Kuwaiti island of FAYLAKA for the second time. The operation will start on 18 Dec 1996 at 00:00z and end on 27 Dec 1996 at 23:59z. The assigned callsign is 9K2F. Note that FAYLAKA Is IOTA number is AS-118. all Qsl cards should go directly to 9K2HN and th address is:- Hamad J. Al-Nusif P.O.Box:29174 13152, Safat Kuwait It will be appreciated if you can help passing on this information to all DX Bulletins and BBS's. Thank you Hamad de 9k2hn -------------------------------------------------------------------- 9K2HN | E-Mail: morpheus@moc.kw | Hamad Al-Nusif | http://www.gate.net/~morpheus/hamad/9k2hn.html | P.O.Box:29174 | Phone: (965) 2562561 between 0900 to 2000 UTC | 13152, Safat | Mobile:(965) 9685111 If I'm not home!! | Kuwait | Fax: (965) 2570014 24 hours a day!! | | Packet: 9K2HN @ 9K2EC.KWT.AS | --------------------------------------------------------------------

ham-radio.300 pifat, 05 Dec 96

From: ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt (Jose de Sa) Subject: 425DXNEWS: CT1EEB & WA1ECA not managers of CQ1A ! CT1EEB or WA1ECA are not the managers of the 1996 CQ1A CQWW operation.... Therefore we cannot answer any QSLs..... We don't have the LOGs ! Please stop sending QSLs for the 1996 CQ1A to CT1EEB and WA1ECA !!! Iam sorry to say but I really don't know who the correct manager is... 73 and good DXing, Jose de Sa CT1EEB Note: By the way during the 1996 CQWW I used the callsign CT8T in a multi-op. effort, the manager for CT8T is CT1DVV.

ham-radio.301 pifat, 05 Dec 96

From: "Russ.Wilson." <ve6vk@cadvision.com> Subject: 425DXNEWS: YB3SPS Mal has arranged a sked for 1400z today for North America 14260. Best wishes & 73---Russ. CALGARY, AB. CANADA.

ham-radio.302 pifat, 05 Dec 96

From: Dale Long <dale.long@internetmci.com> Subject: 425DXNEWS: Uganda trip and QSL information -- [ From: Dale Long * EMC.Ver #2.3 ] -- It was really a priveledge to operate from Uganda as 5X4DEL and 5X4F (during the contest). I would like to thank all of the DXers and contestors who made this possible. I would especially thank our wonderful host, 5X4F who has spent most of his life being a new one in the log for everyone as 5X4F ,5Z4FO, T55FO, OA8V and many others. As many of you know we were using only battery power, so we had to operate on low power for most of the time to conserve the batteries. We would like to thank those of you who sent us honest reports (such as 598 or 597) because it helped us to know that our batteries were getting low. I hope that people did not have problems with our poor CW tone. We tried not to transmit any more than necessary, and had two days of quiet time before the contest to let the batteries have full strength. Perhaps this will help to explain why we did not give out our qsl info very much. The correct QSL information follows: 5X4F via K3SW 5X4DLI via KE4EW 5X4DEL via WB3DNA Although we are aware that there were many other dxpeditions that were bigger, and perhaps more important, we made a lot of effort to work as many CW qsos as possible. Because of our battery power, and because of the need for CW contacts from 5X, we tried to make each transmission count. I am sure that you understand that each time we repeat our qsl info, someone else will lose his chance for a qso, usually a smaller station. Unfortunately some stations were quite insistent, and even began to QRM our frequency. It is interesting to note that the JA stations and the USA stations never asked for qsl info. I will let you draw your own conclusion why some stations do not ask for qsl info. I should note that we had given all the information possible to all of the DX bulletins around the world. I do understand that in some countries this information is more difficult to get, but after all, our hobby is about communication. It should not be so difficult to find this information later. I am not writing this to criticize anyone, I only hope that everyone will understand our situation. We do not want anyone to have a bad feeling because we did not give our QSl info very frequently. I have had considerable experience on both sides of the DX pileups, but I only wish that everyone would have the opportunity to be DX...It is really taken as a serious responsibility, and frequently the DX station is facing many problems. So before you criticize him/her from your nice, comfortable, , well-equipped station, you might remember that he may be tired, hungry, feeling ill, or being eaten by mosquitos (or worse things), he may have to face many station problems and even serious danger. (During our stay in northern Uganda, two European countries sent in airplanes to evacuate all of their citizens in our region) So we had more excitement than just the pileups! A review of our logs shows the following: 5X4F (contest with 5X4F,KE4EW,N3BNA) - 2,500 qsos 5X4DLI (op KE4EW) - 1,000 qsos 5X4DEL (op N3BNA, qsl mgr WB3DNA) - 2,500 qsos I was really pleased about the number of European and North Amaerican qsos, having made good use of some long path opening to the west coast of USA on both 40m and 20m. I was dissapointed in the few VK/ZL contacts despite our efforts, and our closeness. We also did not have such large runs to Japan as I had expected, but I was overjoyed to be called by JT1T, and to stumble upon a NL7 station beginning to call CQ...It's quite a difficult path for us. We were also happy with several qsos with XZ1N. However, we missed a lot of good multipliers because we simply couldn't break the pileups, especially on 80m and 40m. Also we had a VERY BIG rainstorm on both nights of the contest. We lost two rigs in two nights (apparently due to lightning damage) This storm really hurt 80m and 160m. Also someone transmitted into the listening antenna, and it was lost before the contest. When will the Icom/Kenwood/Yaesu ever start putting in listening antennas jacks in their radios??? This was really the "trip of a lifetime" and I shall never forget it. It may be a long time until I can do another one like this one. The people of Uganda were incredibly friendly and polite almost to excess. Thanks again to all for your help and understanding for this trip. 73 es DX !!! Dale Long - N3BNA, 5X4DEL, V26A, XE1SLE, N3BNA/LZ, /HH2, /9Q5, XE1ISE.

ham-radio.303 pifat, 05 Dec 96

From: Jeffrey Pawlan <jpawlan@pawlan.com> On Tue, 3 Dec 1996, Russ.Wilson. wrote: > Mal has arranged a sked for 1400z today for North America 14260. > Best wishes & 73---Russ. Dear Russ and other dxers; Although I do not need YB as a New country, I want you to know that here on the West Coast of N. America, 1400Z is 2 hours BEFORE the sun is barely high enough to let 20m open. If any DX operation wants to contact the Western N. America, they must try from 1600Z to 1800Z. 73s, Jeffrey Pawlan WA6KBL