I.C.P.O. Bulletin (24 - 31 May 2013)

"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"

Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)

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24/05/2013: Using a special event callsign, 9A1GEO, members of Radio Club

"Croatian Flora Fauna" will be active during the event named Geoparks

Communication Weekend (24-26 May 2013) in order to bring awareness and

importance of Croatia's first proclaimed beautiful Geopark "Papuk", (inside of

Nature park Papuk, WWFF 9AFF-014). The main goal will be to establish contacts

with other radio stations around Europe and the world from bases set up in or

around Geoparks. The main transmitting freq's to be used are 7.144, 14.144 and

21.144 MHz. Look for 9A1GEO on the main freq's but also on other bands on SSB,

CW and PSK31. QSL via 9A2MF, bureau preferred. Log will be on eLog after

activity. [9A6AA]

24/05/2013: Operators Philippe ON4ACP, Erik ON4ANN, Jose ON4CAU, Erik ON4CCV,

Walter ON8CW, Cedric ON4CKM, Rudi ON6MI, Marc ON4CJY and Patrick ON4DCU will be

active as MJ/ON6NB from St. Brelade, Isle of Jersey (EU-013, WLOTA 0818, WW Loc.

IN89VE), between the 24th till 30th May 2013. The aim is to be QRV on 2M, 6M,

from 10m to 160m, SSB and CW, PSK with an emphasis on the higher bands,

conditions permitting. QSL via ON4ANN, direct or bureau and OQRS. Online log

will be hosted by ClubLog. Further information on their website at:

users.telenet.be/on4ann/MJ/index.html [NG3K]

24/05/2013: Bob, K4UEE, reports: "After the successful DXpedition of October

2010 (10-10-10), and a third place finish in the 2011 ARRL CW DX contest in M/S,

it is time for a return to Saba. Bob K4UEE, Steve VE7CT, Gregg W6IZT and Roger

G3SXW will enter the CQWW WPX CW Contest, multi-operator from Saba (NA-145,

WLOTA 2043, WWFF PAFF-027) using the callsign PJ6A. Logs will be uploaded to

LoTW quickly after our return with paper QSLs going via N4NX. Activity is

planned before and one day after the contest. [DX World]

25/05/2013: Look for Tom, DL7UZO, to be active as 5P9Z from Bornholm island

(EU-030, DIA BO-001, WLOTA 2203) between 25 May and 1 June 2013. He plans to

focus on 160m and the Digital modes, also all band CW. QSL via DL7UZO, direct or

DARC bureau. Website: www.5p9z.com/ [rsgbiota.org]

25/05/2013: Riccardo, IZ1GDB, will pay a visit to Orelvis' (CO6LC) shack in

Santa Clara, Cuba (NA-015, WLOTA 0032, WW Loc. FL02AJ) from 25th of May till 2nd

of June 2013. He will operate holiday style on the HF bands as CO6/IZ1GDB. QSL

via home call, direct or bureau. [DXNL]

25/05/2013: Luis, CR5CQK (SSB) and Toze, CT1GFK/p (SSB + CW) will be active on

25th May 2013 from the Reguengos Special Protection Area (WWFF/DPRN CTFF-101 NEW

ONE!, DMP 0711, DDFP RMZ 05, DLP LEV 015). Activity will be on 40, 20 and 17

metres. QSL via home calls (see QRZ.com for info). Information about CTFF/DPRN

can be found on: algarvedx.com/dprn [CT1GFK]

25/05/2013: Look for Leo, CT7/CU3EJ/p, to be active on 25th May 2013, weather

permitting, from the Protected landscape of the Serra de Montejunto (WWFF

CTFF-029). QRV on the HF bands, propagation permitting. QSL via home call,

bureau or direct. [DPRN]

25/05/2013: Mario, DJ2MX, announces a short stint on Fehmarn Island (EU-128,

DID O-001, WLOTA 0637) from 25-30th May 2013. QRV as DJ2MX/p in the morning and

evening hours. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [DXNL]

25/05/2013: Matthias, DK4YJ, is going to spent 6 weeks on the island of Amrum

(EU-042, DID N-018, WLOTA 2464) starting 25th May 2013. QRV on the HF bands,

holiday style, as DK4YJ/p. Note that Amrum island is part of National Park and

Nature Reserve Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea and counts for WorldWide Flora and

Fauna reference DLFF-013. QSL via home call, bureau or direct. [DXNL]

25/05/2013: Frank, G4HBI, will be motoring in southwest Scotland (EU-005, WLOTA

1234, WW Loc. IO74vu, WAB NX65) as GM4HBI/m from the 25th of May till the 1st of

June 2013. Other locations may include IO74wu and IO74wv. QRV on 40, 20, 15, and

10 metre SSB, PSK, RTTY, and CW. QSL via home call, direct only or eQSL. See:

www.callylodge.co.uk/ [DXNL]

25/05/2013: Luciano, I5FLN, reports that a team of ARI Radio Club of

Domodossola operators using the special callsign IQ1UE will be on air 25-26th

May 2013 from the Protected Area Sacro Monte Calvario Domodossola (WWFF

IFF-622). They will work only 40m and 20m SSB. QSL via IZ1PJX. See their nice

location on www.qrz.com/db/IQ1UE [I5FLN]

25/05/2013: Bobby MI0RYL/p, will be active on 25th May 2013 for the CASHOTA

weekend from Kinbane Castle (CASHOTA GI-012), Northern Ireland (EU-115, WLOTA

1439). QSL via home call, bureau or direct. [CASHOTA UK]

25/05/2013: A group of Dutch amateurs will be returning to Eckero Island (WW

Loc. JP90SF), Aland Islands (EU-002), for the third time and renting two houses

between 25 May and 7 June, 2013. Plans are to be QRV using SSB, CW and RTTY on

all bands, mostly on the WARC bands, plus they will also be QRV on 2m (for

possible EME). Team members will be Hans OH0/PA0VHA, Jack OH0/PA3BAG, Wil

OH0/PA3ALK, Steve OH0/PA2A, Wim OH0/PA2AM and Martin OH0/PA2VMA. QSL via their

home callsigns. Further information is on their website at: www.pa2am.nl/

[rsgbiota.org]

25/05/2013: Fred, SM7DAY, will once again be active from Senoren Island

(EU-138), county of Blekinge, as SM7DAY/p between 25 May and 1 June 2013. QRV on

all bands, CW and SSB. QSL via home call, bureau or direct (QRZ.com).

[rsgbiota.org]

26/05/2013: Alex, IK8YFU, and other Calabria DX Team members will be active as

homecall/p on 26th May 2013 from the Punta Stilo lighthouse (WAIL CL-010, ARLHS

ITA-147, Admiralty E2108, WAIS FR60, WW Loc. JM88GK), located in Monasterace,

Reggio di Calabria province, Calabria region, Italy. Expect activity on all

bands and modes, propagation permitting. QSL via home calls. [IK8YFU]

26/05/2013: VUCC grid hunters who need Canadian grid EO40 may want to listen

for Mike WB8BZK/VE3 who will activate EO40ud for six days from Seseganaga Lake,

Thunder Bay District, in Ontario, from 26-31 May 2013. Band: 50 MHz SSB and CW.

Frequencies: 50.135 MHz (starting on the calling freq, 50.125 MHz and moving up

to 50.135 during an opening). Equipment: Icom 706 with 100W into a 3-element

beam up 30 feet, battery powered. Activity times: Mike will check for activity

each morning at 1230Z and then again between 2230Z and 2300 each evening. He

will also give it a try if the WX is too nasty to go out fishing. For QSL, send

SASE to WB8BZK address on QRZ.com. [MMMonWHF]

27/05/2013: Andy, G7SQW, plans to be active as EJ/G7SQW from the island of

Arranmore [aka Aran] (EU-121, WLOTA 1189), Co. Donegal, Ireland, from 27-29 May

2013. QRV on 40m-6m from Grids IO54 and IO55 with a 2nd radio dedicated to 6m,

hopefully with a yagi. This will be Andy's first IOTA activation. QSL via home

call, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

27/05/2013: An IOTA expedition by Dan HM2DMR, Johnny HQ2JCM and HQ2DOM to some

Honduran islands is being planned for a period between late May to July (dates

depending on Navy permission): Santanilla [aka Swan] Island (NA-035, WLOTA 0061)

using the callsign HQ8S. Cochinos Cays [Cochino Grande] (NA-160, WLOTA 2076)

using the callsign HQ3W. The island is a Marine Protected Area and are managed

by the Honduran Coral Reef Foundation. Vivorillo Cays (NA-223) using the

callsign HQ8D. The Vivorillos Bank is a bird sanctuary, it is protected by

Honduran Wildlife, Navy and Army. Special permission is needed to visit and

stay. Note that the callsigns have been requested and currently tentative.

Cochinos Cays (NA-160) will be activated first, around the period 25-31 May

2013. Swan Islands (NA-035) HQ8S tentative dates 16-20 June. Vivorillos Bank

(NA-223) HQ8D tentative dates 16-20 July. Equipment: 2x Kenwood transceivers +

amps; Wire antennas for 160-40M; Cushcraft A3S Tribander (20, 15, 10M); and

Verticals. QSL all calls via KD4POJ (Dwayne E Lipscomb Sr., 4201 13th Street NE,

Minot, ND 8703-0410, USA), or bureau. Logs will be uploaded to Club Log and LoTW

after the expedition. Further information and updates can be found on the

DXpedition website at: hriotas.com/ [DX World]

28/05/2013: Gert, ZS6AYU, will be active holiday style as C91GR from Bilene,

Mozambique, between 28th May and 1st June 2013. QRV on 40-10m with Cushcraft

R7000 vertical, 350 to 400W, CW only. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.

Website: www.qrz.com/db/ZS6AYU/C91GR [DX World]

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LOOKING AHEAD -

01/06/2013: Special event station 8J1MTD will be active on all bands and modes

between 1 June 2013 and 31 March 2014 to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of

Matsudo-city (JCC 1207). Matsudo is located in Chiba prefecture, Kanto region,

island of Honshu (AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan. QSL via the JARL bureau.

[JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

01/06/2013: Bela, HA9SU/p and Lali HA9CM/p will be active on 1st June 2013,

weather permitting, from the Lazberci Biosphere Reserve Area (WFF HAFF-028). QRV

on the HF bands, propagation allowing. Note: "On bad weather we can't access

this area!" QSL via home calls. [HA9SU]

01/06/2013: N5E is a special event callsign for the activation of the 1877 Tall

Ship Elissa for Museum Ships Weekend from Galveston Island (NA-143, USi TX-001S,

WW Loc. EL29OH), Galveston county, Texas. Modes: SSB, CW and/or digital

according to operator. Bands 7 MHz to 28 MHz according to conditions. QRV 1st

and 2nd June 2013, 1400z to 2200z approximately. Operators will be Leslie AD5WB,

Jeremy K0JCC, Michael K5WRN, Janet KJ5WRN, Ken K0KS, James W5AOO, Michael KT5MR

and Dom N5TCB. QSL direct (SASE or SAE and green stamp) or bureau to AD5WB

(QRZ.com). Log will be uploaded to LoTW. Website: www.qrz.com/db/N5E

[rsgbiota.org]

01/06/2013: Tom, DL4VM, will be active as OZ/DL4VM from Vendsyssel-Thy /

Nordjylland [aka North Jutland] (EU-171, DIA NJ-001) from 1-15 June 2013. QRV

holiday style on the HF bands. QSL via home call, bureau or direct. Website:

www.qrz.com/db/DL4VM [rsgbiota.org]

01/06/2013: Mike, KJ6MZ (ex-V73/KJ6BBP) expects to be QRV from Kwajalein Atoll,

Ralik Chain (OC-028), Repuplic of the Marshall Islands as V73MZ starting June

2013 for a few months. He will update his QRZ.com page with more details soon

(www.qrz.com/db/V73MZ). QSL via P.O. Box 22409, San Diego, CA 92192, USA. [DX

World]

02/06/2013: Jeff, KL2HD and other members of the KL7 NWR Amateur Radio Club

will be active as KL7NWR from Attu Island (NA-064, USi AK009S), 3rd South

Central county, Alaska, from 2-5 June 2013. Actual days operating depend on boat

transportation. This is a Special Event Station commemorating the 70th

anniversary of the end of the Battle of Attu in 1943. In 2013, Attu Island and

other Aleutian Islands, also celebrate being part of the Alaska Maritime

National Wildlife Refuge (WWFF KFF-143) for 100 years. Attu is the westermost

point of North America and the end of the Aleutian Islands (IOTA NA-064, USi

AK-009S). Plans are to be QRV on 20, 17 and 15 metres from Invasion Beach Yellow

in Massacre Bay on Attu. QSL LoTW, direct via KL2HD, bureau ok. Online log will

also be available at Club Log. [rsgbiota.org]

04/06/2013: From 4th June to 4th August 2013 Keith, G3TTC, will be travelling

in his motorhome to Sweden and Norway to activate a number of IOTAs there. His

anticipated schedule is: SWEDEN (SM/G3TTC) - 6th & 7th June from Ven Island

(EU-137, WLOTA 0780), 8th & 9th Hasslo Island (EU-138), 12th & 14th EU-177

Kattilo Island (EU-177), 16th & 17th Fogdo Island (EU-084), 22nd & 23rd Limon

Island (EU-176), 24th 25th & 26th Alnon Island (EU-087), 27th & 28th Holmon

Island (EU-135, WLOTA 0613), 30th June & 1st July Seskaro Island (EU-139).

NORWAY (LA/G3TTC) - 4th & 5th July from EU-141 Vardo Island (EU-141, WLOTA

0106), 8th & 9th Mageroya Island (EU-044, WLOTA 0160), 13th Tromsoya Island

(EU-046), 15th & 16th Hinnoya Island (EU-033, WLOTA 3261), 18th, 19th & 20th

Lofoten Island (EU-076), 22nd & 23rd Tomma Island (EU-062)., and finally 27th &

28th July RSGB IOTA CONTEST on Tjome Island (EU-061). NOTE: THIS SCHEDULE IS ALL

SUBJECT TO CHANGES!!!! Keith will mainly operate within 20kHz of IOTA frequency

of 14.260 MHz, but on 7MHz try the IOTA frequency of 7.055 MHz but he could well

be around 7.100-7.125 MHz. He will QSL all cards received via the bureau (to

home call G3TTC) or direct (QTHR). [DX World]

06/06/2013: Operators Pierre SB6A, Rolf SM6IQD, Sten SM6MIS, Rick SM6U, Tomas

SM6XMY and Janne SM6YOF will be active as 7S6W from the island of Vinga (EU-043)

from 6-9 June 2013. Plans are to have 3 stations on the air and they will focus

on the higher bands. Note: All QSL backlogs from last year has been taken care

of this spring. QSL via SM6MIS, bureau preferred. Log will be uploaded to LoTW

and eQSL. Website: sm6.se/7s6w [rsgbiota.org]

16/06/2013: Svein, LA9JKA (ex-JX9JKA) reports that he will be active as JW9JKA

from Bear [Bjornoya] Island (IOTA EU-027), the southernmost island of the

Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, starting from approx 16 June lasting though to

approx 15 December 2013. Similar to his Jan Mayen activities, it will be a

spare-time operation focusing on 160-4m. QSL direct to: Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia

12, N-6013 Alesund, Norway. [DX World]

20/06/2013: Look for Jimmy, W6JKV, will be active on 80-6 metres as V31IV from

San Pedro (Grid Loc. EK67), Belize, between 20th June and 1st July 2013. QSL via

home call. [DXAT]

05/07/2013: Kjerstin (PJ7/AF6KJ) and Travis (PJ7/AF6WU) will be active from the

island of Sint Maarten (NA-105, WLOTA 0711) between 5-9 July 2013. They plan a

multi-band, multi-mode HF activation according to the best available

propagation. QSL both calls via AF6WU. [DX World]

07/07/2013: Vadym, UT6UD, will be active holiday style from the island of Hiva

Oa (DIFO FO-021, WLOTA 1233), Marquesas Archipelago (OC-027) from 7-13th July

2013. QRV on the HF bands, propagation allowing. After this activation Vadym

will visit the island of Rurutu (OC-050, DIFO FO-125), Australes Archipelago,

and will once again be QRV as FO/UT6UD from 14-22 July. QSL direct or bureau to

UT6UD [rsgbiota.org]

10/07/2013: Kjerstin (FS/AF6KJ) and Travis (FS/AF6WU) will be in Saint Martin

(NA-105, DIFO FS-001, WLOTA 0383) between 10-14 July 2013. They plan a

multi-band, multi-mode HF activation according to the best available

propagation. QSL both calls via AF6WU. [DX World

27/07/2013: Bill, GM0OBX, plans to be active in the RSGB IOTA Contest (27-28

July) as GM0OBX/p from the island of Inchcolm (EU-123, WAB NT18). Plans are for

a Single-Op/SSB/QRP/DXpedition entry. QSL via home call. [NG3K]

07/09/2013: Hardy, DF3GY and Hans, DF2UU will be active as V55V from the QTH of

Martin V51W in Omaruru, Namibia (WW Loc. JG78XO), between 7-15th September 2013.

They plan to be QRV in the SSB Fieldday (7-8 September) and the WAE SSB Contest

(14-15 September). Outside the contest activity will be on 160-6 metre CW and

SSB. QSL via DJ8VC, direct or bureau. [NG3K]

16/09/2013: Look for Bernd, DL8AAV, to be active from Laeso Island (EU-088, DIA

NK-003, WLOTA 2820) as OZ0AV between 16-28th September 2013. QRV on the HF

bands, propagation permitting. QSL via DL8AAV, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

25/10/2013: Operators Jose PY5XH, Arthur PY5VC, Evan PU5SVE, Jose PY5JAP,

Martins PU5UAI, Andre PY5EW and Fabio PY5FAB will be active on all bands and

modes as PR5C between 25-30th October 2013 from Ilha do Mel (SA-047, DIB PR-01,

WLOTA 1435), Parana State, Brazil. The team will also be active in the CQWW DX

SSB Contest (26-27 October). QSL via PU5SVE, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

19/02/2014: Michael, G7VJR (author of Club Log) will be QRV on the HF bands

from Hamilton Perish, Bermuda (NA-005) as VP9/G7VJR between 19-27 February 2014.

QSL via M0OXO online QSL request service (www.m0oxo.com/oqrs/). [DX World]

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SPECIAL EVENTS -

24/05/2013: The Belarus special event station EV196VTAP will operate airborne

on board of a IL-76 MD on the 24th and 25th of May 2013. QSL via EW8LL. [DXNL]

25/05/2013: Visegrad ARHAB Days: Two educational workshops connected with

launches of stratospheric missions. In the period between these two events,

activities of special event amateur radio stations in all countries of the

Visegrad Group. Communications by the amateur radio operators will be rewarded

with special cards and diplomas, following fulfilment of all criteria specified

in the regulations. During stratospheric missions, we will do some research on

the properties of distribution of radio waves in the stratosphere. From the 25th

of May till the 30th of June 2013 look for the following stations to be QRV:

HG0VBD Hungary (QSL via HA5FA), OL13VBD Czech Republic (QSL via OK1MP) and

SN0VBD Poland (QSL via SP2BH). Full details of the event and associated award

can be found at: www.nearspace.eu/ [DXNL]

25/05/2013: The northern Spanish city San Sebastian (Basque Country) will

become the European Capital of Culture in 2016. Local amateurs are operating

AO2URD from their club on the 25th of May (including the CQWW WPX CW Contest)

and AO2URD/p from the lighthouse Monte Igueldo [Igeldo Mendia] (FEA D-1483, ILLW

ES-032, WLOL SPA 141, WW Loc. IN83XH), Monte Igueldo, Guipuzcoa province, on the

26th. QSL both calls via EA2URD, bureau preferred. Websites: www.olatutalka.eu/

and www.ea2urd2013.blogspot.com/ [DXNL]

31/05/2013: The Grey Point Fort (CASHOTA GI-060, WAB J47, WW Loc. IO74DP),

Crawfordsburn, Co Down, Northern Ireland (EU-115, WLOTA 1439), special event

will be a 48hrs event starting at 1700hrs 31st May 2013 to 1700hrs 2nd June

2013. The event is not a contest; It is an opportunity for all radio amateurs to

make point to point contact on 80-10m SSB and PSK with the three special event

callsigns to commemorate GB0GPF / GN0URN / MN0GPF. A certificate will be awarded

to all stations that make contact with all three special event station callsigns

on any qualifying bands or modes of operation. If a station is unable to contact

all three stations, individual QSL cards are available. Two classes of awards

are available, one for licensed operators and one for short wave listeners. QSL

GB0GPF, GN0URN and MN0GPF via MI0MOD QTHR. Please NO QSLs via the bureau!

Further information can be found at: www.greypointfort.magix.net/public/event

rules.htm [CASHOTA UK]

U.S.A. Special Events can be found at: www.arrl.org/special-event-stations

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LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -

24/05-30/05 MJ/ON6NB: Jersey Island (main) WLOTA:0818 QSL ON4ANN (d/B)

24/05-27/05 PJ6A: Saba Island WLOTA:2043 QSL N4NX (d)

25/05-01/06 5P9Z: Bornholm Island WLOTA:2203 QSL DL7UZO (d/B)

25/05-02/06 CO6/IZ1GDB: Cuba Island WLOTA:0032 QSL H/c (d/B)

25/05-26/05 CR3L: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL DJ6QT (d/B)

25/05-30/05 DJ2MX/P: Fehmarn Island WLOTA:0637 QSL H/c (d/B)

25/05-06/07 DK4YJ/P: Amrum Island WLOTA:2464 QSL H/c (d/B)

25/05-26/05 EA6/OK2BFN/P: Isla de Mallorca WLOTA:1902 QSL H/c (d/B)

25/05-26/05 EE8X: Isla de Tenerife WLOTA:1276 QSL W2GR (d)

25/05-01/06 GM4HBI/M: Scotland (main island) WLOTA:1234 QSL H/c (d)

25/05-26/05 KP2M: St. Croix Island WLOTA:2477 QSL LoTW/AI4U (d)

25/05-26/05 KP2MM: St. Croix Island WLOTA:2477 QSL LoTW/N2TTA (d)

25/05 MI0RYL/P: Northern Ireland WLOTA:1439 QSL H/c (d/B)

25/05-26/05 MJ5Z: Jersey Island (main) WLOTA:0818 QSL LoTW/M0CFW (d)

25/05-26/05 OG0Z: Aaland (main island) WLOTA:1373 QSL W0MM (d/B)

25/05-26/05 P3N: Cyprus Island WLOTA:0051 QSL RW3RN (d)

25/05-26/05 P40A: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL WD9DZV (d/B)

25/05-26/05 PJ4A: Bonaire Island WLOTA:1279 QSL K4BAI (d)

25/05-26/05 PJ4G: Bonaire Island WLOTA:1279 QSL NA2AA (d)

25/05-26/05 PJ4R: Bonaire Island WLOTA:1279 QSL N4RR (d)

25/05-26/05 SW8LZ: Nisos Zakynthos WLOTA:0209 QSL LZ1QN (d/LoTW)

25/05-26/05 ZL3IO: New Zealand (South Island) WLOTA:0342 QSL Direct/LoTW

26/05 AO2URD/P: Monte Igueldo FEA:D-1483 WLOL:SPA-141 QSL EA2URD (B)

26/05 IK8YFU/P: Punta Stilo WAIL:CL-010 WLOL:ITA-147 QSL H/c (d/B)

27/05-29/05 EJ/G7SQW: Arranmore Island WLOTA:1189 QSL H/c (d/B)

27/05-30/05 HQ3W: Cochino Grande WLOTA:2076 QSL KD4POJ (d/B)

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6 METRES & UP -

24/05-26/05 070 Club Three Day Weekend PSK31 6m class 24 0000z-26 2400z

24/05-30/05 MJ/ON6NB: Jersey EU-013 Grid:IN89 6/2m CW/SSB/FM QSL ON4ANN (d/B)

25/05 Memorial OK1WC (MWC) Activity 50MHz-241GHz/CW/Phone 0800z-0959z

25/05-07/06 OH0/PA0VHA: Eckero Isl EU-002 Grid:JP90SF 2m (EME) QSL H/c (d/B)

25/05-07/06 OH0/PA2A: Eckero Island EU-002 Grid:JP90SF 2m EME QSL H/c (d/B)

25/05-07/06 OH0/PA2AM: Eckero Island EU-002 Grid:JP90SF 2m EME QSL H/c (d/B)

25/05-07/06 OH0/PA2VMA: Eckero Island EU-002 Grid:JP90SF 2m EME QSL H/c (d/B)

25/05-07/06 OH0/PA3ALK: Eckero Island EU-002 Grid:JP90SF 2m EME QSL H/c (d/B)

25/05-07/06 OH0/PA3BAG: Eckero Island EU-002 Grid:JP90SF 2m EME QSL H/c (d/B)

26/05 Contest Gargano 50MHz CW/SSB/Fixed/Rover 0800z-1500z

26/05 Hamburg Contest 2m CW/SSB 1200z-1400z

26/05 Hamburg Contest 70cm CW/SSB 1430z-1600z

26/05-31/05 WB8BZK/VE3: Ontario Grid:EO40UD 6m CW/SSB 100W 3el QSL H/c (d)

27/05-28/05 MI-QRP Memorial Day Sprint CW/QRO/QRP 6m class 27 2300z-28 0300z

27/05-29/05 EJ/G7SQW: Aran Island EU-121 Grid:IO54 + IO55 6m QSL H/c (d/B)

28/05 LY 2.4GHz & Up Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1700z-2059z

28/05 The 50MHz Open Cumulative SO/MO/LP/MP/HP 1700z-2100z

28/05 RSGB 50MHz UKAC SO/Fixed/Open 1900z-2130z

Contest Calendar: www.qsl.net/va3rj/con_may.html

GOT6??? - Six Meter Information by Andy 'NEON' Sargent N8OFS at:

http://noars.net/got6/GOT6.txt (Updated 22 May 2013)

Information about current VHF activities can be found on the VHF DX portal "Make

More Miles on VHF" at: www.MMMonVHF.de/

SMIRK: www.smirk.org/

SOTA (Summits On The Air) Watch Alerts at: www.sotawatch.org/

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QSL INFO -

The following operation is approved for DXCC credit:

E51WL - North Cook Island

Note: The operator is a native there and his callsign was previously ZK1WL which

was approved for DXCC previously so this is just a change in callsign. If anyone

had this contact rejected in a recent submission send an e-mail to

bmoore@arrl.org for an update to your record.

Special thanks to Andre Berzotti, PY5EW for his help to clear this up.

73 es DX!

Bill Moore NC1L

Awards Branch Manager

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QSLs via Bureau: None to report this week! :o(

QSLs via Direct: 5Z4EE (NV7E), CS2F (UA2F), H40T (DL7DF), H44G (DL7DF),

KP2/JS6RRR (JI3DST), L22D [SA-022] (YB9BU), TO7BC (DL7BC), TR0A/p [AF-089]

(SM7EHU), V63XG (OQRS), XV2DLH (DK8ZZ), XX9THX (QRZ.com), YB8BRI/P [OC-236]

(H/c), YB8HZ/P [OC-236] (YB8BRI) and YB9YJI [OC-147] (YB9BU).

QSLs via LoTW: 9A4PA, A45XR, DU1IST, EF8HQ, HB0/HB9LF, HB9BLQ, N3RR, OT4A,

SU9AF, TM1W, TS8TI, VA3CCO, VE3HEU, VE3KP, YY4HAH and Z81X.

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LINKS -

CIsA (Canadian Islands Award Program) at: www.qsl.net/ve3tpz/cisa/

IOTA (Islands On The Air) at: www.rsgbiota.org/

NAQCC (North America QRP CW Club) at: naqcc.info/

USi (U.S. Islands Award Program) at: www.usislands.org/

VEFF - Canada Flora & Fauna at: www.qsl.net/va3rj/

VEFF Yahoo! Group at: groups.yahoo.com/group/VEFF/

WCA (World Castles on the Air) at: www.wcagroup.org/ENG/wcag.html

WWFF (World-Wide Flora & Fauna) at: www.wwff.co/

WLOTA (World Lighthouses On The Air at: www.wlota.com/

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BITS & PIECES -

EA8, CANARY ISLANDS

EH8DDC continues to operate till the end of the month for the "Dia de

Canarias" on HF in SSB and digital modes. QSL via EA8RKL, direct only, or eQSL.

[DXNL]

DL, GERMANY

Willy, DL7UWR, is currently active from the Nature reserve/Biosphere reserve

Schorfheide-Chorin (WWFF DLFF-029) until the 26th of May 2013 as DL7UWR/p. QSL

via home call, bureau or direct. [DXNL]

HA, HUNGARY

Members of the clubstations HA7KLF and HG7KLF are operating as HG19JASZ for

the 19th "Jazygian's World Meeting" until the 31st of July 2013. QSL will be

sent automatically via bureau. [DXNL]

I, ITALY

The radio club of Cinisello Balsamo (province Milano) celebrates its silver

jubilee with the special callsign II2CJ till the 30th of June 2013. QSL via

IW2HAJ, direct or bureau and LotW, eQSL. Website: www.aricinisello.it/ [DXNL]

LZ, BULGARIA

LZ110RF continues to celebrate the 110th Thracian Rose Festival until the 31st

of July 2013. QSL via LZ1YE. Website: www.trcdx.org/ [DXNL]

OK, CZECH REPULIC

Special callsign OL2013DIG (DIG 7777) is currently active on 160-10 metre CW,

SSB and Digital modes until 6th of June 2013 around the international

DIG-meeting in Podborany, Czech Republic. Zdeno, OK1AR, will also participate in

DIG's contests (5-6 June) with the call. QSL via OK1AR, direct or bureau.

Further information about the event and relevant award ("Diplom DIG 2013 OK")

can be found at: diplom-interessen-gruppe.info/ and www.qrz.com/db/OL2013DIG

[DXNL]

SP, POLAND

3Z70RWP commemorates the feat of Cpt. Witold Pilecki, member of the Polish

Armia Krajowa during the Second World War. Pilecki managed to escape from the

German concentration camp Auschwitz 70 years ago. QRV on all bands and modes

until 30th June 2013. QSL via SP5ZRW. [DXNL]

SN0OSPJ celebrates 110 years of Jeziorzany's fire brigade until the end of the

month. QSL via SP9PSJ. Website: sp9psj.prv.pl/ [DXNL]

The chemist Karol Olszewski and the physicist Zygmunt Wroblewski were the

first to liquefy air 130 years ago. SN0LOX honours their achievment until the

end of the month. QSL via SP9MZX, bureau PZK-28 preferred. [DXNL]

The sailor, writer, and journalist Leonid Teliga was the first Polish sailor

to circumnavigate the world single-handedly (1967-69). SN40LT operates in his

honour until the end of the month. QSL via SP1PMY, direct or bureau and eQSL.

[DXNL]

VY0, IGLOOLIK ISLAND - NA-174

As of 21st May 2013 David, VE3VID, is back on Igloolik Island (NA-174, CIsA

NW-013, WW Loc. EP99CJ) and will be active as VY0/VE3VID, mainly on 20m RTTY, in

his spare time, for a month. QSL via home call, direct (1653 Mountain Rd, R.R.

#1 Westport, ON, K0G 1X0, Canada) or bureau. [IOTA-chasers]

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ANNUAL CASHOTA WEEKEND 2013: 25-26th of May.

Full info, rules and participants can be found at:

www.cashota.co.uk/annual-cashota-weekend

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ZOTA - Zoos On The Air - is an activity for raising the awareness

for wildlife conservation. This year's activity day, 25th of May,

will coinicide with the Love Your Zoo Week of the British and Irish

Association of Zoos and Aquariums. http://www.zota.org.uk/

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** CQWW WPX CW CONTEST **

The following stations have announced their participation in the CQWW WPX CW

Contest (25-26 May, 2013):

3V8BB Tunisia SO QSL LX1NO (d)/LoTW

4K6FO Azerbaijan SO/? QSL Direct/LoTW

4L8A Georgia SOSB-20mm QSL LoTW

9A33P Croatia M/? QSL 9A2NA (d)/LoTW

AO2URD Spain M/? QSL EA2URD (d/B)/LoTW

CR2X Azores M/S QSL OH2BH (d/B)/LoTW

CR3L Madeira M/? QSL

E7DX Bosnia & Herzogovina M/? E77E (d)/LoTW

EA6/OK2BFN/P Balearic Islands SOLP QSL OK2BFN (d/B)/LoTW

ED1R Spain M/2 QSL LoTW

EE8X Canary Islands SOAB QSL W2GR (d)/LoTW

GM9W Scotland SOABHP QSL M0DXR (d)/LoTW

HF55O Poland MO QSL SP6PAZ (d)/LoTW

HI3TT Dominical Republic SOAB HP QSL ON4IQ (d)/LoTW

IF9/IT9PPG Italy SO QSL IT9PPG QSL H/c (d)/LoTW

IO0T Italy M/S QSL IK1RQT (d)

J47X Greece SOAB QSL SV7BVM (d)

KP2M U.S. Virgin Islands M/S QSL AI4U (d)/LoTW

KP2MM U.S. Virgin Islands SOAB QSL LoTW/N2TTA (d)

LO5D Argentina SOSB-10m QSL LoTW

LP5D Argentina SOSB-80m-HP QSL AC7DX (d)

LS1D Argentina SOSB-20m-HP QSL AC7DX (d)

LX7I Luxembourg M/2 QSL LX2A (d/B)/LoTW

LY605W Lithuania SOLP QSL LY5W (d)

LY7A Lithuania M/M QSL LoTW

MJ5Z Jersey SOABLP QSL M0CFW (d)/LoTW

OG0Z Aland Islands SOABHP QSL W0MM (d/B)

P3N Cyprus MOST QSL RW3RN (d)/LoTW

P40A Aruba SOAB QSL WD9DZV (d/B)

PJ4A Bonaire SOSB40m QSL K4BAI (d/LoTW)

PJ4G Bonaire SOSB20 or 10m QSL NA2AA (d/LoTW)

PJ4R Bonaire SOSB15m QSL N4RR (d/LoTW)

PJ6A Saba Multi-Op QSL N4NX (d)

PQ5FB Brazil SOABHP QSL LoTW

RG3K Russia (EU) M/S QSL UA3QDX (d)

RT27WW Russia (EU) SOABHP QSL RT4RO (d)

RW0A Russia (AS) M/2 QSL LoTW

SW8LZ Greece M/S QSL LZ1QN (d)

SW8WW Greece SOAB QSL HA0HW (d/B)

TP2CE France M/2 QSL F5LGF (d)

VB2T Canada (Quebec) SO HP QSL VA2EW (d)/LoTW

VC3A Canada (Ontario) - QSL VE3JPP (d)/LoTW

VC6A Canada (Alberta) M/? HP QSL VE6SV (d)/LoTW

VC6X Canada (Alberta) SO HP QSL VE6BF (d)/LoTW

VC7M Canada (British Columbia) MOABHP QSL VE7UF (d)/LoTW

VP9FOC Bermuda SOAB QSL VE3DZ (d/B)/LoTW

XL3T Canada (Ontario) SOABHP QSL VA3RVK (d/B)/LoTW

XP2I Greenland SOLP QSL OZ1BII (d)/LoTW

YJ0PO Vanuatu SOAB QSL K2PO (d)/LoTW

YN2GY Nicaragua -- QSL K9GY (d/B)/LoTW

YS1/NP3J El Salvador SOSB QSL EA5GL (d)/LoTW

ZL3IO New Zealand SOAB QSL Direct/LoTW

ZM4T New Zealand M/S QSL ZL2AL (d)/Clublog OQRS

ZP9MCE Paraguay SOSB-10m-LP QSL EA5ZD (d)

ZV2K Brazil SOABHP QSL Direct/LoTW

(d) = Direct; (B) = Bureau; (d/B) = Direct or Bureau.

Be sure to check Bill's (NG3K) website for updated CQWW WPX CW Contest

information at: ng3k.com/Misc/wpxc2013.html ....... Good luck to all

participants & have fun!

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73 and Good DX!

Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ

Home of I.C.P.O. & VEFF Program: http://www.qsl.net/va3rj/

Join the VEFF (Flora & Fauna) Forum at: groups.yahoo.com/group/VEFF/

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North American Checkpoint For:

World Lighthouses On The Air - WLOTA

www.wlota.com/

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Canadian Checkpoint For:

All Croatian Islands Award - ACIA

All Croatian Islands Award Group - ACIAG

The World Lighthouse Diplom - TWLHD/TWLHF

www.9a7k.com/

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Official Representative & Co-Ordinator of WCA program for Canada.

www.wcagroup.org/ENG/main.html

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Official Representative & Co-Ordinator of WorldWide Flora & Fauna (WWFF) Canada.

WWFF-council-member (representing VEFF).

www.wwff.co/

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