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Sunday, February 10, 2013


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Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1099

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1099
BID: $OPDX.1099
February 11, 2013
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)

Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet Clusters
Network, ARRL Letter, K1XN & GoList, NJ1Q & W1AW, W1UL, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR
& The Daily DX, N4AA & QRZ DX, N4JF, K5PI, K6VVA, KH6BZF, N6VR, W6NV,
WB6RSE, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m News, W9ILY, AT International, DJ0IF,
DK8JB & The DX News Letter, DL1SBF, DK8ZZ, DxCoffee.com, DX-World.Net,
F5NQL, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, G3SWH, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2MQP
& DX Italia News, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, IK7JWX, Pete's DX-Newsdesk, RSGB
IOTA Web Site, RZ3EM, Sixitalia Weekly, VA3RJ & ICPO, VE3DZ, the VHF-DX-
Portal (MMMonVHF) and YO6MP for the following DX information.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 3rd-February, through Sunday, 10th-February there were
225 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3DA, 3W, 3X, 4J,
4L, 4O, 4S, 4U1I, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5T, 5V, 5W, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7P, 7Q,
7X, 8P, 8R, 9A, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9Q, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7,
A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C5, C6, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4,
DL, DU, E5/s, E6, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EP, ER, ES, EU, EX, EY,
EZ, F, FG, FH, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB,
HB0, HC, HI, HK, HK0/a, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5, J6, J7,
J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JX, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU,
LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OJ0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA,
PJ2, PJ4, PJ7, PY, PZ, R1FJ, S2, S5, S7, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T7,
T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TR, TT, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2,
V3, V4, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2E, VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP8/h, VP9, VR, VU, XE,
XU, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, Z8, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7,
ZD8, ZF, ZK3, ZL, ZP, ZS

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

3V, TUNISIA (Rare IOTA). An International group, along with the Tunisian
Radio Amateurs and the Engineering University of Gabes, are planning a
second IOTA DXpedition to Djerba Island (AF-083, WFF 3VFF-007, WLOTA
L-1394 and ARLHS TUN-022), between April 29th and May 6th. The Association
des Radio Amateurs Tunisiens (ARAT) is expected to receive the callsign
TS8TI on March 15th. Current operators/club participants mentioned are
3V8SA (ARCS of Tunisian Scout), 3V8ST (ARC of Tunis), 3V8ESG (Department
of Communications and Networking National Engeneering School of Gabès),
3V8SF (Scout Radio Club of Sfax), Leopoldo/I8LWL, Fred/IK7JWX (Team
Leader), Antonello/IK2DUW (QSL Manager), Titti/IK8GQY (YL), Ferruccio/
IK8TEM, Ampelio/IS0AGY, Rosy/IW2NLC (YL), Ashraf/KF5EYY, Danny/ON4ON,
Harvey/ON5SY and Pat/ON7PQ. Activity will be on all HF bands, including
the 30/17/12 meter bands and the CW, SSB, RTTY, AMTOR and PSK31 modes.
They are looking for operators, sponsors and individual contributions.

5X, UGANDA (Update). Members of the F6KOP team are now active as 5X8C
until February 18th, from a location some 20 Km from Entebbe airport.
The crew has been on the air since February 7th, around 1530z. Reports
indicate that some individuals are seeing their QSOs confirmed via LoTW.
Log is being uploaded to ClubLog. Check your QSOs at:
However, the following has been added on Clubog page: "Due to a high
number of dupes made by guys trusting the online-log instead of their
ears, we decided to STOP the live upload." As this was being typed, the
5X8C team has made over 23k QSO with about 9k unique callsigns. Remember,
Yann, F1NGP, is their QSL Manager (100% OK Direct, ClubLog's OQRS, Bureau
and LoTW). For more details and updates, see: http://www.5x2013.com

6Y, JAMAICA. Yuri, VE3DZ, is once again active as 6Y2T from Jamaica
(NA-097) until February 19th. He was active this past weekend during the
CQ WW WPX RTTY Contest, but he is also expected to be in the upcoming
ARRL DX CW Contest (February 16-17th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power
entry. Activity outside of the contest will be on 160-10 meters, including
the 30/17/12 meter bands and using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via VE3DZ.

7T50/7T9, ALGERIA. Members of the Algerian Radio Amateurs (ARA) will
activate special event callsigns 7T9A and 7T50ARA to celebrate the 50th
anniversary of the Algerian Amateur Radio Association. QSL both callsigns
by the Bureau or direct to: PO Box 1, Algiers RP 16000, Algeria. (NO IRCs)

8P, BARBADOS. Gerry, W1VE, will be active as 8P9RM from Barbados (NA-021)
starting February 26th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, but with a focus
on CW and the low bands. He will end his activity by being in the ARRL DX
SSB Contest (March 2-3rd) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry using
the callsign 8P1V. QSL via W1VE.

9H, MALTA. Operators Adam/DJ0IF and Mek/SP7VC will be active as 9H3RX
and 9H3KK, respectively, from Gozo Island between February 13-19th. Adam
informs OPDX that he will be active as 9H3RX during the ARRL DX CW Contest
as a Single-Op/All-Band entry. Outside of the contest, Adam will be active
on CW (focus on low & WARC bands). Mek will be active on SSB (all bands).
QSL via their home callsigns.

9U, BURUNDI (Update). An international team of operators from ON, PA and
GM will be on the air from Bujumbura between February 14-23rd (2013). In
total they will have 9 operators and four stations and airing the call-
sign 9U4U. Operators currently mentioned are Patrick/ON4HIL, Theo/ON4ATW,
Marc/ON6CC, Luc/ON4IA, Ronald/PA3EWP, Marc/ON4AMX, Stefaan/ON4FG and
Franky/ON7RU. Pilot station will be Bjorn/ON9CFG and a guest operator
will be Anton/ON6NL. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and
RTTY. Suggested frequencies will be:
CW - 1828.5, 3503, 7003, 10123, 14033, 18083, 21033, 24903 and 28033 kHz
CW (RX) - 1833-1838/US/Overall and 1815-1820/JA; other freq. listen up
SSB - 3773, 7083, 14183, 18153, 21283, 24963 and 28943 kHz
SSB (RX) - 3805-3810/US, 3802/JA, 7187-7192/US/JA; other freq. listen up 5-10
RTTY - 7044, 10142, 14088, 18104, 21082, 24924 and 28108 kHz
RTTY (RX) - Listen Down for JA on 40m; Overall listening Up/Down
QSL Manager will be M0URX. A Web site is now online at:
This DXpedition will also has a Twitter page <https://twitter.com/9U4U>.
Also, this Expedition is organized by the "Belgian Rockall Team". The
latest press release from the 9U4U Web page as of February 9th, from
the 9U4U team states: "All systems are go! Today we packed all gear into
the suitcases and are ready to leave. The computer network was tested
with 4 stations and the equipment was double checked, and properly labeled
for transport, so no mistake could be made once we begin with our setup
in Burundi. In total we have 21 suitcases, 23 kg each makes 483 kg, with
only radio stuff. We have much more equipment than the last expedition
(TN2T). Below you see the happy faces from a great team... (picture on

CUBAN IOTA DXPEDITION. Members of the Russian Robinson Club (RRC), a team
of highly skilled island activators, will be active from the following
IOTAs and callsigns to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the RRC:
T48RRC ­ Moa Grande Island (NA-218) between February 11-14th
T47RRC ­ Coco Island (NA-086) between February 14-16th
T46RRC ­ Santa Maria Island (NA-204) between February 16-18th
T46T - Santa Maria Island (NA-204) during the ARRL DX CW Contest
(February 16-17th) as a Multi-Single or Multi/2 category
Operators mentioned are Winston/CO2WF, Orelvis/CO6LC, Raúl/CO8ZZ, Yuri/
N3QQ, Igor/UA3EDQ, Oleg/R3FA, Andy/RK7A, Sergey/RA3NAN, Alex/RW3RN,
Eugene/RZ3EC and Andy/RZ3EM. Activity will be on 160-6 meters, including
the 30/17/12 meter bands, using CW, SSB and the Digital modes with 3
stations on the air at the same time on different bands and modes. Their
suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1831.5*, 3520, 7020, 10120, 14020, 18070, 21020, 24890 and
28020 kHz
* RX 1825/JA and 1830/EU & USA
SSB - 1842, 3790*, 7060, 14260, 18140, 21260, 24960 and 28460 kHz
* RX 3775-/3825+
RTTY (TX) - 1840.7, 3585, 7038, 10132, 14082, 18097.7, 21082, 24922 and
28082 kHz
RTTY (RX) - 1855+, 3586+, 7039+, 10133+, 14083+, 18099+, 21083+, 24923+
and 28083+ kHz
6m - 50103/CW/beacon (RX up 2+) and 50115/SSB (RX up 5+)
An online log will be available. Three options to QSL. An OQRS will be
available for both direct and Bureau QSLs. Direct QSL can be sent to:
Eugene Shelkanovtcev, PO Box 70, Orel, 302028, RUSSIA (NO IRCs please).
All QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW. For more details, visit the Web page

DXCC NEWS. Bill Moore, NC1L, ARRL Awards Branch Manager, is now accepting
the following operations for DXCC credit:
** 5X8C - Uganda; Current Operations commenting in 2012
** T6BP ­ Afghanistan; Current operation commenting 2011
T6TJ ­ Afghanistan; Current operation commenting 2012

If you've had cards declined (except LoTW applications) please send an
E-mail to bmoore@arrl.org to be placed on the list for an update.
** These operators have uploaded logs to LogBook of The World (LoTW).

Note: If your QSOs were only via LoTW they were not imported to DXCC
since at the time of your application these were not yet approved. LoTW
QSOs can be reclaimed via your next submission only.

ET, ETHIOPIA. "The Daily DX" reports that before Ken, K4ZW, heads to Juba,
South Sudan (see above), he will go to Addis Ababa and activate the ET3AA
club station during the second half of the ARRL DX CW Contest and again
the weekend of February 22­24th. ET3AA QSOs made by Ken can be confirmed
by N2OO.

FM, MARTINIQUE. Ted, K7TRK, who was active as KP4/HB9WDF (Puerto Rico)
and FY/HB9WDF (Kourou, French Guyana) this past week, will be active as
FM/HB9WDF from Martinique between February 11-21st. Activity will be
holiday style on the satellites (AO-7, FO-29, VO-52, SO-50 and others
if they are active), and the HF bands on PSK-31 and sometimes SSB. QSL
via K7TRK, direct, by the Bureau, LoTW and eQSL.

FY, FRENCH GUYANA. Larry, F6FVY, will be active as FY5KE in the ARRL DX
CW Contest (February 16-17th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m)/High-Power
entry. QSL via LoTW, by the REF Bureau or direct to FY5KE.

GW100, WALES. Adrian, MW1LCR, will be using the special callign GW100C
during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 30-31st) as a Single-Op/All-Band
entry. QSL via MW1LCR. The special contest callsign is issued to celebrate
100th anniversary of the RSGB. Currently this is the only planned use of
the callsign from Wales during a SSB contest.

IOTA NEWS..............
OC-161. Members of the YB Land DX Club are planning to activate Nias
Island later this month (dates to bet confirmed). The team
will also apply to use the YE6N callsign, which was last used
in 2006 from the same island, or they may sign individual
callsigns/6. More details will be forthcoming.

SA-030. Members of the South Radiogrupo (SUR) of Uruguay will be active
as CV5A from Flores Island ( WLOTA LH-0528, RGS CX-104, ARLHS
URU-001) between February 21-24th. Activity will be on all HF
bands, 160-6 meters. QSL via CX2ABC direct only. For more
details and updates, see: http://www.radiogruposur.org

SA-040. Alain, F6BFH, who was active from San Andres as HK0/F6BFH this
past week, and is currently active from Providencia as HK0/F6BFH
until February 11th, will team-up with Pedro/HK3JJH and be
active as HK1/F6BFH and HK1/HK3JJH from Tierra Bomba between
February 13-15th. QSL via the Bureau (E-mail requests can be
sent to f6bfh@f6bfh.net ).

KH6BZF PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (February 11-17th)....
Feb/11th AN Feb/14th AN Feb/16th AN
Feb/12th AN Feb/15th AN Feb/17th AN
Feb/13th AN

SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
======================================================
NORMALITY GEOMAG K Values Alpha
----------------- ------ -------- ------
AN - Above Normal Quiet K=0-1 0-7
HN - High Normal Unsettled K=2 8-15
LN - Low Normal Active K=3 16-29
BN - Below Normal Minor Storm K=4 30-49
DIS - Disturbed Major Storm K=5 50-99
VRY DIS - Very Disturbed Severe Storm K=6-9 100-400

M5, ENGLAND. Operators Olof/G0CKV, Kazu/JK3GAD, Seppo/OH1VR and Oliver/W6NV
will be active as M5E from the Marconi Center in Cornwall, England, (see:
http://marconi-centre-poldhu.org.uk ) during the ARRL DX CW Contest
(February 16-17th) as Multi-2 entry. Their station will be on the bluff
at Poldhu Point, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. QSL via G0CKV.

NODXA ADDS A CONDITION TO THEIR DONATION/FUNDING POLICY. The members of
the Northern Ohio DX Association during their February meeting voted (after
a lengthy discussion) to follow the "International DX Association's"
(INDEXA) example/guideline by adding a condition that must be met by
DXpeditions when requesting financial help.
As of February 1st, all DXpeditions requesting funds from NODXA will
now be sent the following question/statement before the release of any
funds:
"Members of NODXA believes that funds contributed to a DXpedition should
be used only for that purpose. If there is a surplus of funds after a
DXpedition is completed, a refund should be made, using some logical
approach, to help offset the personal expenses incurred by individual
team members and/or returned to the major sponsors. NODXA is not
concerned how the refunds are made, but does believe that any excess
funds should not be held by the organizers for other purposes or
projects. Do you agree? Yes or No"

P4, ARUBA. John, W2GD, will be active as P40W from Aruba (SA-036) during
the ARRL DX CW Contest (February 16-17th). He states that this is a last
minute trip. Operations outside of the contest are usually on 160/80m and
30/17/12 meters as time permits. Watch 160m on the hour and 80m on the
half hour. QSL via LoTW or direct to N2MM. Logs will be loaded on LoTW
upon his return to the USA.

QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (dated February 10th)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
3B8/HB9ARY via HB9ARY HF2013MAX via SP3YAC OE2013RAD via OE6RAD
3D2NB via W7YAQ HG66MALEV via HG4I OE2013SOU via OE3SOU
5P9X via OZ9GA HI3TT via ON4IQ OE2013S via OE2GEN
8P9FF via W3FF HI8CSS via EA5GL OE2013WMW via OE3WMW
9V1YC via W5UE HK0/F6BFH via F6BFH OE2013YRG via OE6YRG
AM2CRB via EA2RY IV3CTS via YT4RA OK8WW via OM2FY
AX6WX via VK6WX KH0/EI2CR via EI2CR OU2I via OZ1BII
DL60BADEN via DL7ACN KH0/JR2UXO via JR2UXO OU2W via OZ1ETA
DR175EDS via DF7AA KH2/G3ZEM via M0URX PI4YLC via PA7DW
EE8E via EB7DX KP2/K5RZA via K5RZA R250GS via RL2A
EG4CBA via EA4CRP LZ969SCP via LZ1KCP R1943SO via RL3ZZ
EH5MCB via EA5BX NP2/N5RZ via N5RZ YA/KB2RLB via KB2RLB
EM70LL via UX4LL OA6Q via OE3NHW YU313EDICT via YU1AST
EY8MM via K1BV OE2013ASA via OE3ASA ZZ2T via PY2MNL
FY/HB9WDF via HB9WDF OE2013ECG via OE6ECG
HC7AE via EA7FTR OE2013L via OE5FSL

(e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (L) LoTW only

NEW IRC INTRODUCED. The ARRL Letter reports [edited], "The Universal
Postal Union has introduced the newest model of the International Reply
Coupon (IRC): The Doha model -- so named for the 25th Universal Postal
Congress that took place in Doha, Qatar, in October 2012 -- will replace
the current model, known as the Nairobi model. Although the U.S. Postal
Service no longer sells IRCs, they are still available in other countries
and post offices in the U.S. are mandated to redeem them. The Doha model
IRC will be available for purchase on July 1, 2013. It is valid for
exchange until the end of 2017. The Nairobi model remains valid until
December 31, 2013. Read more at:

MORE QSLs MANAGED BY G3SWH. Phil, G3SWH, has also been appointed as
QSL Manager for Thor's, TF4M, various operations as follows: TF1PSN,
TF1PS, TF6PS, TF7PS, TF6MM, TF1MM, 4X/TF1MM, TF1MM/YU1, 9A/TF1MM,
9A6MM, OD5/TF1MM, 4U/TF1MM, TF1MM/4L, VK8CW, 4U1ET, TF3MM and TF4MM.
There are log searches for all activities are at:

USPS TO SUSPEND SATURDAY MAIL DELIVERY. The U.S. Postal Service announced
this past week that effective the week of August 5th, it will stop
Saturday delivery of most mail, including periodicals, first-class and
standard mail, which is used most often for direct-mail advertising.
However, packages, mail-order medicines, priority and express mail will
still be delivered on Saturdays. ADDED NOTE: The U.S. Congress may try
to fight this! Stay Tuned!

QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 5P1KZX, 5X8C, A61K, A45XR, D3AA, DK0PM, DL1LQA,
DL3GD, DM5BB, FK8DD, FY5PO, FY8PE, HC6EP, JA4DND, JA5TNF, JA7QVI, JF3SUL,
JH0INP, LB2TB, LY7Z, MU/PA9M, NP2KW, OK2PAY, PA0MJM, PA3UL, PR8ZX,
PY2FN/P, PY2XB/1, RX6LG, SM6BZV, SP7HOV, SQ7LRT, SV1ACL, TM7T, TX6BB,
UA3RF, UX2KA, V5/DL3XX, VE2OJ, VE4EAR, VP2MRV, VU2NKS, YZ1AU, ZF2BJ
and ZX2S

QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 1A0C, 2O12L, 3C0C, 3W2J, 4S7NE, 5T0SP, 7O6T,
9M6/JA4DND, A92GR, C31CT, H40FN, HK3C, IS0/K7QB, J6/N7QT, JD1BMM,
K8SDK/C6A/MM, OD5NJ, OJ0R, T8CW, TI8AA, UU5J, V5/DL3DXX, V63XG, VO2NS,
VU3BPZ/MM, VU3BPZ/P, W7AVO/VK9L, W8XGI/KH2, YB0A, Z21BB and Z81Z

QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: DL0FHD, TK4W, V5/DJ2HD, VK9HR and VO1/K5KG

RI1, SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS. The "DX World.net" reports that Oleg, ZS1OIN
(UA3HK), is the new Chief of Bellingshausen Base on King George Island,
South Shetland Islands (AN-010), and will be active on all bands, mostly
CW, after February 12th, as RI1ANU instead of the normally used RI1ANF
callsign. He plans to stay at the base until March 31st. QSL via ZS1OIN.

T2, TUVALU. Tim, NL8F, is expected to be active from Tuvalu between
March 19th and April 2nd. His callsign is not yet known, but he will
obtain his license upon his arrival on Tuvalu. Activity will probably
be mostly SSB. QSL via K8NA.

T6, AFGHANISTAN. Eric, K9GY, will be active as T6MO from the Helmand
Province (Grid MM21) during the CQ 160 Meter SSB Contest (February 22-24th)
as a Single-Op/Low-Power entry. He mentions that this will be a limited
effort; mainly from sunset to 1730z. Eric will also be active during the
ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 2-3rd) as a Single-Op/Low-Power entry. He
states that activity will be mainly 20 meters (unless 15 and 10 meters
is open to USA). Eric will also be active during the CQWW WPX SSB Contest
(March 30-31st) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (possibly 15 or 10m)/Low-Power.
QSL via LoTW or to K9GY (see QRZ.com) direct or by the Bureau.

TI8, COSTA RICA. Operators Keith/W4KTR, Eddie/K4UN, Bob/W4BW, Lex/W4XO,
Carlos/TI2KAC, Juan Carlos/TI2JCY and Mauricio/TI4ZM will be active as
TI8M from Costa de Pajaros, during the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 2-3rd)
as a Multi-? entry. QSL via TI2KAC, direct preferred but bureau "OK".
Their operations will be on 160-10 meters. Look for operations before
the contest.

TO1, REUNION ISLAND (WFF Op). A team of operators from Reunion Island
will be active as TO1PF from the UNESCO World Heritage site of "Piton de
la Fournaise" [Peak of the Furnace] volcano during the following dates:
February 23-24th, May 11-12th and August 3-4th. Operators mentioned are
Jerome/FR1JB, Yvon/FR1GZ, Jacky/FR4NP, FR4DJ, Michel/FR4OA, FR4OM, FR4OO,
François/FR4OS, FR4OU, FR4OV, FR4PE, Bruno/FR4PF, Jacques/FR4PG, Alain/
FR5CU, Patrick/FR5FC and Philippe/FR5HV. The volcano is a shield volcano
on the eastern side of Reunion island (AF-016, DIFO FR-001, WWFF FFF-011,
WLOTA 1812), with an elevation of elevation 2632m. It is currently one
of the most active volcanoes in the world. Activity will be on all HF
bands and modes. QSL via FR1GZ.

TX5, CLIPPERTON ISLAND (Update). The following update was posted on
February 5th, on the TX5K Clipperton Island DXpedition Web page [edited]:
"Nearly all the equipment has been assembled, and most has been packed.
Transportation will be by truck on February 12th. The boat (Shogun, San
Diego) will be loaded on Friday, February 15th.
We have implemented a new domain for the expedition: <www.TX5K.org>.
We have also implemented a BLOG <http://ky6r.com> (link is also on the
TX5K homepage) where you can read and enter comments.
We have completed development and emplacing of DXA (version 2). It can be
accessed by the link on the TX5K home page, or directly at <www.dxa2.org>.
Until the DXpedition goes QRV, the display will be a simulation. Comments
on the blog before, during, or after, are most welcome.
The webmaster during the DXpedition will be Rich, KY6R. Please send
any news stories or other interesting information to him for possible
sharing on the blog or general publicity."

V3, BELIZE. Operators Robert/K5PI (V31AT), Mark/AG9A and John/WC0W (V31TP)
will compete in the ARRL International DX CW Contest (February 16-17th)
as a Multi-Single entry from Cahal Pech in Western Belize. They will use
V31TP for the contest callsign. The trio will be in Belize between February
11-18th, so there will be operations before and after the contest. They
will focus on CW and the 30/17/12 meter bands mostly. QSL to their home
callsigns.

VISALIA DX CONVENTION NEWS.................
* Steve, WB6RSE, reports: "The 2013 Visalia Top Band Dinner will be held
on April 19, 2013. There will be a buffet dinner, door prizes including
a Hi-Z Antennas Hi-Z 4 level 2 (PLUS6 Amps) System and a special
program: Les Kalmus, W2LK: 'ZL9HR - The Auckland and Campbell Island
160m Challenge.' Cost is 40 (USDs) per person. For further details and
reservations, please see:

* The 18th annual Islands On The Air (IOTA) Dinner will be held in
conjunction with the 64th annual Visalia International DX Convention
on Friday, April 19, 2013, in the San Joaquin Room at the Visalia
Conference Center, Downtown Visalia, 303 East Acequia, Visalia, CA.
See Convention Web site for details on the DX Convention:
http://dxconvention.com (Please note change of Convention site.)
This dinner is open to all who are active in the IOTA program or want
to see beautiful pictures of far away islands. If you do not wish
dinner, you may sit and enjoy the IOTA program following the dinner.
The IOTA Programs/Speakers as of February 8th, are: Don/G3XTT and
Rick/K6VVA. For complete details, see:

VP5, TURKS AND CAICOS. Operators Urb/W1UL and his XYL Pat/W2PKV will be
active as VP5/W1UL and VP5/W2PKV from Providenciales Island (NA-002)
between March 7-13th. Look for W2PKV to operate primarily on SSB, while
W1UL will be primarily on CW. Their activities will be on all bands
including 6 meters. QSL both callsigns via W1UL.

XV2, VIETNAM. Operators Georg/DD8ZX, Jürgen/DH0RAK, Jürgen/DH6ICE, Bernd/
DK7TF and Zrinko (Zik)/DK8ZZ will be active as XV2DLH from Mui Ne between
February 16-25th. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB and the
Digital (PSK, RTTY) modes. QSL via DK8ZZ. Please note, logs will be
uploaded daily on ClubLog Web site.

YO2013, ROMANIA (Special Event). Members of the Sportclub of the University
Transilvania Brasov (YO6KSU, <http://www.csu.ro>) will activate the special
event station YO2013EYOWF between February 16-24th. Activity is in cele-
bration the "European Youth Olympic Winter Festival" <http://eyowf2013.ro>.
Operations will be on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes.
Three special awards will be issued (Gold, Silver and Bronze), and the
three different classes require a certain number of QSOs/bands with the
event station on different days. Operators mentioned are Victor/YO6MP,
Nonu/YO6FUG, Marius/YO6FTV, Lucilius/YO6FPW, Doru/YO6CHB, Adi/YO6GBD and
Deszi/YO6UO. For more info, picture of the QSL and the QSL route, see
QRZ.com.

Z8, SOUTH SUDAN (Update). Ken, K4ZW, will be returning to Juba and is
expected to be active as Z81Z between February 25th and March 6th. "The
Daily DX" reports that Ken is "bringing equipment for the lowbands" and
will do his best to be active, but work requirements will dictate his
schedule. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by LoTW.

ZS8, MARION ISLAND. Various sources report the following update (UPDATE #2)
by Pierre, ZS1HF [edited]: "David, ZS1BCE, has not been appointed as the
radio technician to join the team going down to Marion Island this year.
At this stage, Carson McAfee, ZR6CWI, has been appointed as the Space
Weather Engineer and will spend a year on the island. He has appointed
me as his QSL Manager and informs me that he will be active from May 2013
to April 2014.
No callsign has been allocated yet and at this stage he will operate
SSB only. Once he returns to Cape Town and I have had time to discuss
his operating and equipment requirements, I will supply more info. Until
then no more info is available. Carson has just completed a year at the
SANAE Antarctic Base.

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