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Sunday, September 8, 2013


SB DX @ WW < KB8NW $OPDX.1127
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1127

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1127
BID: $OPDX.1127
September 9, 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, K1XN & GoList, NC1L, NJ1Q & W1AW, WA2QQF, WO2N, NG3K
& ADXO, W3UR & The Daily DX, N4AA & QRZ DX, W4VQ, K8GI, K8JE, K8YSE,
W8GEX & 60m News, K9EL, W9ILY, 9M2PJU, AT International, DK8JB & The DX
News Letter, DL1SBF, DxCoffee.com, DX-World.Net, ES1CW, F5NQL, F6AJA &
Les Nouvelles DX, HP1AC, I1HYW, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, I2MQP & DX
Italia News, JA1TRC, OH2BH, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, Pete's DX-Newsdesk,
PG5M, RSGB IOTA Web Site, Sixitalia Weekly, VA3RJ & ICPO, VE2EBK, the
VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) and YB5NOF for the following DX information.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 1st-September, through Sunday, 8th-September there were
226 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J,
4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5A, 5B, 5N, 5R, 5T, 5W, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7X, 8P, 8R, 9A, 9H,
9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY,
C3, C6, C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL, DU, E5/s,
E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG,
FH, FK, FM, FO, FR, FS, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB, HB0,
HC, HC8, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5, J6, J7, J8,
JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, KH9, 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, PY, PZ, S2, S5, S7, SM, SP, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T2, T32, T5, T7,
T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TL, TT, TU, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR,
V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK9N, VP2E, VP8, VP8/h, VP9, VQ9, VR,
VU, XE, XW, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA, ZB,
ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, ZD9, ZF, ZL, ZP, ZS, ZS8

* 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).

3D2 & 3D2/R, FIJI AND ROTUMA ISLANDS (Update to OPDX.1118). Andy, LZ2HM,
has joined the team of Stan/LZ1GC and Rocky/3D2DD to be active from Fiji
and Rotuma between September 20th and October 15th. Their schedule is as
follows:
September 20-26th - Stan will be active as 3D2GC from the "Club Fiji
Resort", Nadi, Fiji Republic, Viti Levu Island
(OC-016, WW. Loc. RH82QF). Activity will be on
160-6 meters using CW and SSB, with the following
equipment: Kenwood TS-480 SAT + linear amplifier
ACOM 1010/ACOM 1000. The antennas: EXP. GP 40-10m,
80/160 meters INV-L and GP.
September 27th-October 11th - Callsigns 3D2RA (Andy), 3D2GC/P and 3D2DD/P;
from Rotuma Island (OC-060). Activity will be on all
HF bands. Stan 3D2GC/P will active on all HF bands,
CW/SSB together with Andy, 3D2RA and Rocky, 3D2DD.
Rocky will also be active, but only on SSB with the
callsign 3D2DD/P. Andy, 3D2RA, will be active on
all HF bands, 160-2 meters CW/SSB/DIGITAL (PSK & SSTV)
and special attention will be made to work by EME
on 50 MHz on JT65A.
October 12-15th - Callsign 3D2GC again from Fiji Republic. On October
16th, Stan, LZ1GC, will go back to Bulgaria.

Suggested frequencies are as follows:
CW - 1822, 3510, 7007, 10104, 14010, 18070, 21010, 24892 and 28010 kHz
SSB - 1838, 3788, 7088, 14188, 18148, 21288, 24948 and 28488 kHz
RTTY - 1838, 3588, 7038, 10138, 14088, 18108, 21088, 24918 and 28088 kHz
SSTV - 3728, 7038, 14238, 21338 and 28688 kHz
PSK31- 1838, 3578, 7038, 10138, 14078, 18108, 21078, 21918 and 28078 kHz
6m - 50100/CW. 50118/SSB and 50200/RTTY kHz

QSL 3D2GC and 3D2GC/P via LZ1GC, direct or by the Bureau (see details
on QRZ.com or the Web page below). QSL 3D2RA, 3D2DD and 3D2DD/P via info
on QRZ.com. For more details and updates, see: http://3d2gc.com

3DA0, SWAZILAND (Update to OPDX.1120/1122). Roger/ZS6RJ and a Multi-
International team of operators will be active as 3DA0ET from Piggs
Peak, Swaziland, between November 18-27th. Some of the operators also
took part in the 2012 7P8D DXpedition. Currently, the 12 operators
mentioned are Emil/DL8JJ, Chris/G8APB , John/GW4SKA (RTTY Team Leader),
Frosty/K5LBU (Co-Leader), George/KL7GS, Neil/VA7DX, Don/VE7DS, Keith/
VE7MID (Low-Band Leader), Bob/W5UQ, Victor/WB0TEV, Sam/ZS6BRZ and Roger/
ZS6RJ (Co-leader). They plan to have 4 stations on the air, covering all
the HF bands (160-10 meters) and 6 meters (secondary) using CW, SSB and
RTTY. There will be a focus on RTTY, and they plan to have a dedicated
full-time RTTY station on the air from start to finish. Roger, ZS6RJ,
informs OPDX readers, "We're also running an up-front survey (link on
the home page) asking DXers what bands/modes etc. they need the most for
Swaziland." Activity will also include the CQWW DX CW Contest (November
23-24th) as a Multi-two entry. Dick, N7RO, will be the QSL Manager for
3DA0ET. Tony, LZ1JZ, will be printing and supplying the QSL cards. QSOs
will be uploading daily to LoTW and ClubLog. They will not be using eQSL.
More specific details about direct and Bureau QSLs will follow in due
course, closer toward the end of the DXpedition. Watch the 3DA0ET Web
page for updates at: http://www.swazidx.org

4O, MONTENEGRO. Gab, HA3JB, will be active as 4O/HG3IPA from Budva between
September 23-30th. This activity will be valid for the HA-IPARC Award
(International Police Association) <http://www.ha3jb.com/iparc-award.html>.
Operations will be on CW, RTTY and SSB. Look for Gab to be active during
the CQWW RTTY DX Contest (September 28-29th). He also mentions that he
will make a side trip to Sveti Nikola Island (EU-163) during his stay in
4O-land. QSL via HA3JB direct. He does have a OQRS now (see QRZ.com).

9L, SIERRA LEONE. Operators David/N4WDT and Jerry/K4ZIN are planning to
be active from here between October 16-21st, and are currently waiting
for a license approval. Activity will be on 160-10 meters with a focus
on the 30/17/12 meters and lower bands. They will have two stations on
the air at less 12 or more hours a day. QSL via LoTW or via their home
callsigns.

CR2/CT8, AZORES. Kim, OH6KZP, will be active as CR2X from Ribeira Grande
during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 26-27th) as a Single-Op/All-
Band/High-Power entry. QSL via OH2BH. Before the contest, look for him
to sign CT8/OH6KZP.

CR5150, PORTUGAL (Special Event). Members of the Portuguese Navy Hamradio
Club (NRA) will activate the special event station CR5150NM between
September 8-14th. Activity is to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the
Portuguese Navy Museum since it was founded by the King D. Luis I. Activity
will be on all HF bands except 10 MHz using CW, SSB and eventualy PSK.
A special QSL card is being produced, and it will be issued and sent to
all contacted stations. Stations should send their QSL card by the Bureau
or direct to CS5NRA.

DXAC NEWS. ARRL Great Lakes Director Jim, Weaver, K8JE, reports that
he is "pleased to announce the appointment of Stan Arnett, AC8W, of
Marysville, MI, as representative of the Great Lakes Division on the
ARRL DX Advisory Committee (DXAC). Stan is a well-known in DX circles.
He replaces Kirk Swallow, W8QID of Cincinnati who resigned after several
years of service on the Committee." He also mentioned, "The DXAC reviews
topics referred to it by the the ARRL Board of Directors and recommends
action on these topics to the Board. DXAC was tasked at the July Board
meeting to conduct a review of existing rules that govern DXCC and
recommend possible changes to these rules. DXAC is just one of several
advisory committees that provide input from members to the Board."

DXCC 2012 YEARBOOK. The DXCC Blog Web Page reports: "The 2012 DXCC Year-
book is now available online to ARRL members worldwide via the August
2013 Digital QST. To access this publication visit the Digital QST page
Look down to 'QST Digital Archives'. Click Go Now on this link. The
various Digital QST covers will appear and the DXCC yearbook will always
be in the August edition. When you open August 2013 QST on the cover is
a yellow icon in the lower portion of the cover labeled 'Includes the
2012 DXCC Yearbook'. Click this to open the yearbook. You can read it
directly online or print it out for future reference. Again, access to
this is by ARRL Members, worldwide."

DXCC NEWS. Bill Moore, NC1L, ARRL Awards Branch Manager, reports that
the following operation is approved for DXCC credit:
JY9FC - Jordan; Current operation beginning August 2013

DX MARATHON 2014. John, K9EL, reports, "We are asking all interested
parties for any ideas, suggestions or changes that would be helpful to
the 2014 DX Marathon. The 2014 Rules will be finalized soon, so now is
the time to express your thoughts and opinions. Please send all comments
to: john@dxmarathon.com
Thank you!.... K9EL - DX Marathon Manager"
DX Marathon Web page is at: http://www.dxmarathon.com
Also, join the "DXMarathon" group on Yahoo Groups!

E5, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS. Alan, K7AR, will be active as E51AAR from Rarotonga
Island (OC-013), South Cook Islands, between October 21-26th. Activity
will mainly be RTTY, and he will also participate in the CQWW DX SSB
Contest (October 26-27th). His equipment is a Elecraft K3 and KPA500.
QSL via K7AR, direct or by the Bureau. Log will be uploaded to LoTW
upon his return home. However, he will try to upload log on a daily
basis to ClubLog.

FR, REUNION ISLAND. Willi, DJ7RJ, will be active as FR/DJ7RJ from Reunion
Island (AF-016) between September 28th and November 2nd. Activity will
be on 160-10 meters using CW and SSB. He prefers lowbands. Willi will
use a K2 with a SS-Amp 500w into a INV-L 15m (49 ft) vertical and 12m
(39ft) horizontal with 2-4 elevated radials each 20m (66ft) long. QSL
via DJ7RJ, direct or by the Bureau.

HB0, LIECHTENSTEIN. Johannes, DF5AU, will be active as HB0/DF5AU between
September 14-19th. Activity will be on the HF bands with a focus on the
higher bands using a beam antenna and amp, operating CW and SSB. QSL via
DF5AU, by the DARC Bureau, direct or LoTW.

HB0, LIECHTENSTEIN. Operators Uwe/DL4AAE and Roman/DL3TU will be active
as HB0/homecall either the second or third full weekend in September.
Their operation is "weather permitting" as they attempt to operate from
the summit of Augstenberg (2359 meters A.S.L.) [SOTA HB0/LI-004] using
CW only with an emphasis on Asia. Equipment consists of two K3's running
100 watts into a Delta Loops for 20, 15 and possibly 12 meters. QSLs via
their home callsign, by the Bureau or direct (see QRZ.com). They will
confirm all QSOs by default with a nice paper QSL via the German Bureau.
For more details and updates, see: http://www.mydarc.de/dl3tu

HP0, PANAMA (IOTA Tour Reminder). By the time read this, operators
Christian/EA3NT, Raul/EA5KA, Vincent/F4BKV and Col/MM0NDX, from the
Invoker Team, have started their activation of six Panamanian island
groups as HP0INT(/1,2,3,4 or 9) between September 5-19th. Activity
will be on 40-10 meters using CW and SSB. The team tentative schedule is
as follows:
September 5-8th - Naos Island (NA-072); callsign HP0INT/1; evening only
September 6-8th - Boca Brava Island (NA-071); callsign HP0INT/3
September 9-11th - Ogobsibu (San Blas) Island (NA-170); callsign HP0INT/2
September 11-13th - Grande Island (NA-202); callsign HP0INT/2
September 13-15th - Iguana Island (NA-203); callsign HP0INT/9
September 16-18th - Colon [Bocas del Toro] (NA-088); callsign HP0INT/4

Please be careful with HP0INT/2 as it will be used from two different
IOTA groups. Listen carefully to the operator to know the exact location/IOTA.
Direct QSLs are via F4BKV (OQRS preferred) [if you use IRC, he only accepts
the new model valid until 2017]. Bureau QSLs are via F5CWU (OQRS preferred).
More details and the OQRS are available at: http://www.invokerteam.com/hp0int

IOTA NEWS..............
AS-074. Members of the Malaysian Special Expedition Team, who were
active as 9M2SE from Pulau Indah, and were celebrating 56th
anniversary of Malaysia's Independence Day last weekend, now
have pictures and videos of their activity at:

EU-038. Tonnie, PA9CW, is now active as PA9CW/P from Texel Island
(WLOTA 0043) until September 21st. Activity will be on 30
meters CW (his preferred mode) and sometimes PSK or RTTY.
QSL via PA9CW, by the Bureau or direct.

EU-067. Marek, SP5ISZ, will be active as SV8/SP5ISZ from Milos Island
(GIOTA SAS-089, MIA MG-072, WLOTA 4149) September 12-24th.
Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands, depending on
the propagation. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau,
direct, eQSL or LoTW.

NA-058. Members of the Kennehoochee Amateur Radio Club (W4BTI) will be
active as K4S from Sapelo Island (USI GA-007 [to be qualified],
McIntosh County, GA) between September 12-14th. They also plan
to activate the Sapelo Island Lighthouse (ARLHS USA-738, TWLHD
WLH K-146, WW Loc. EM91IJ) and the Sapelo Island Range Front
Lighthouse (ARLHS USA-1014). Operators mentioned are Ricky/K4JTT,
Jim/N4DU, Joe/WD4FGB, Tim/WK4U, Jim/AK4I, Rich/KD4SEV, Ron/NV4U,
David/N4VDL, Walter/KI4LAV, Tad/WF4W and Monty/K4MTX. Activity
will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL direct
to W4BTI: Kennehoochee Amateur Radio Club, PO Box 1245, Marietta,
GA 30061-1245 USA. Also via LoTW and eQSL. For more details and
updates, visit the Web site at:

NA-130. Mike, VE2XB, will be active as VY0BRR from Qikiqtarjuaq or
Broughton Island, in the Nunavut (Baffin Island) East IOTA
Group between Sept 23-27th. Activity will be concentrated on
80/75/40 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via VE2XB. For more
details and updates, see: http://www.vy0brr.jimdo.com

OC-108/ (Postponed/Update) John, YB5NOF, informs OPDX that the reason
OC-109/ for the postponement is that his wife had a stroke on August
OC-122. 23rd, and was in the hospital. He did mention that they will
try to activate Tambelan (OC-122, as YE5T) sometime in October.
Exact days and time will depend on transport and weather. He
states that the weather between October and February is bad in
that area, but they hope to do an operation. While waiting for
the ferry express coming from Pontianak - Serasan - Tambelan
- Midai and stopping on Siantan Island (OC-108), they will be
on the air as YE5R for 5 days. Activity for Natuna Selatan
(OC-109) will not take place until April or May of 2014.

J4, GREECE (LH Op!). Operators Costas/SV4FFL, Thanasis/SV4FFK, XYL Katerina/
SV4AFY, Jim/SV4AAQ, Nikos/SV4FFO, Tassos/SV4FFX and Kostas/SV4/SV8GGI
will activate the Trikeri Lighthouse (GLHA GRE-128, ARLHS GRE-128,
Admiralty E4442) for the second time in 5 years as J44LH between September
7-10th. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, PSK and RTTY. QSL
via SV4FFL.

JD1, MINAMI TORISHIMA (Update). Take, JG8NQJ, is once again be active
as JG8NQJ/JD1 from Marcus Island in the Minami Torishima (OC-073, JCG
10007) group until September 14th or 15th. He is there to work on the
island's weather station. Activity will be limited to his spare time.
He will be mainly on 17 meters but also on 15/12/10 meters CW. QSL via
his home callsign, by the Bureau or direct to JA8CJY: Susumu 'Sin' Sanada,
5-17, 5-4, Shin-Ei, Toyohira, Sapporo 004, Japan. Online log is available

P29, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Cancelled). Akira, JA1NLX, was expected to be
active as P29VNX from Lissenung Island (New Britain Island), in the
Bismarck Archipelago IOTA Group (OC-008) this week, but it was cancelled
due to flight problem.

PACIFIC DXPEDITION TOUR (Update/Reminder). By the time you read this,
Gerben, PG5M, should have started his Pacific tour starting from Palau
Island (OC-009) as T8GM for two days (September 6-7th), and is now active
as V6G from Yap Island (OC-012), in the Fed. States of Micronesia, until
September 15th. He will return to Palau Island and operate between September
15-19th. This is a solo DXpedition and CW only. Station will be Elecraft
K3 and ECO R7+ vertical for 40-10 meters. QSL via his home callsign, by
the Bureau or direct. Important: Don't use IRCs as they can't be exchanged
at his post office. For updates, watch his Web page and Twitter account at:

PJ7, ST. MAARTEN. Dave, AH6HY, will once again be active as PJ7/AH6HY
from St. Martin Island (NA-105) between September 13-18th. Activity will
be holiday style primarily during his evenings and on 20/17/15 meters
but SSB ony. QSL via AH6HY, direct or by the Bureau.

PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (September 9-15th)....
Sep/09th AN Sep/12th LN Sep/14th AN
Sep/10th AN Sep/13th AN Sep/15th AN
Sep/11th HN

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

*** ADDED NOTE: Has anyone heard or seen from Lee, KH6BZF? Your
editor has been sending him E-mails for 4 weeks and has not
received an answer......

QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (For September 1st)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
3B9FR via HB9SLO FG4NN via NI5DX RI1ANU via ZS1OIN
4A2I via XE2I FO8WBB via N6JA SG0U via SM3CXS
4K6N via RW6HS (d) GB1H via M0DOL SV0XAO via DJ5JH
4O7TC via UA3TCJ (d) HA30IGY via HA5OKE SV1/YT5EA via YT5EA
5P5L via DD2ML HB13ESAF via HB9BE SV5/OM3RM via OM3RM
7T9A via 7X2ARA HB9/RV3DH via RV3DHC T10VB via UA4WHX
9A/DK2CH via DK2CH IN3/DF2AJ via DF2AJ TI60RC via TI0RC (d)
9A284MX via DJ2MX KH2/N6CY via N6CY TM0CR via F6FMT
A6/DL2RMC via DL2RMC KH7XX via OE6MBG (d/L) TU5DF via F5SWB (d)
CU6GRP via CU6AB KP4/HI3RST via KP4 (B) UN1L via W3HNK
EA200HA via EA2HA LT5X via LU8XW UT/UA4WHX via UA4WHX
EA200RKG via EA2RKG NH0J via JJ2VLY V5/BA4DW via BA4DW (d)
EA200URD via EA2URD OA1/DL1CW via DL1CW V5/HB9PHJ via HB9PHJ
EA8/IK1JPV via IK1JPV OM2013SIAF via OM8JP V73NS via W3HNK
ED7IVN via EA7IVN OM20TUSR via OM20TUSR YB8S via YB9BU
EO73U via UT7UU OS0S via ON4ZD (L/e) YR60A via YO8AXP
ER0/US5ETV via US5ETV (d) R400R via R7MP
ER52MOM via ER3BI R73ASP via RA3TYL
(e) eQSL only (d) direct only (B) Bureau only (L) LoTW only

DID YOU GET YOUR QSL? Fred, IK7JWX, announced that if you did not
receive your QSL for any of the following stations to send your QSO
data via his E-mail address <ik7jwx2003@yahoo.it> and he will send a
card via the Bureau as soon as he is done with the QSL back-log.
- ZA0IS and ZA0/IK7JWX : Albania, Dec. 18-23rd, 2002, 1st DXpedition
to Sazan Island IOTA EU-169
- ZA/IK7JWX year 2003; ZA1-2-3/IK7JWX year 2006 from Durres town
- ZA0/IK7JWX : Albania, Dec. 2008 DXpeditions to Sazan island IOTA
EU-169
- 5C2J : Morocco, years 2009, 2010, 2011, DXpeditions to Essaouira
and Marrakech towns
- IY7NGM and IR7DLI, year 2009. - IO7J contests callsign
- TS8P : Tunisia, Djerba Island IOTA AF-083 and 3VFF-008, year 2010
- TS7TI : Tunisia, Raf Raf City (SSB, digital modes) and Tunisi (CW),
year 2010
- TS7TI/P : Plane Island IOTA AF-091 and Kuriat Island IOTA AF-092,
3VFF-007, year 2010
- 5C2J : Morocco, Marrakech and Essaouira cities, Feb. 2011
- 5C2J/P : Morocco, DXpedition to Herne Island IOTA AF-068, Sept. 2011
- IQ7AF and IQ7AF/P activity 2012
- TS8TI : Tunisia, DXpedition to Djerba Island IOTA AF-083 and 3VFF-008,
Apr. 2013

QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 9P6NW, A45XR, CG21, DH4JQ, DL3VEE, DL5RDP, DR1A,
E79D, EA6NB, EA7AJR, EA8BVX, EA8TL, FG4NO, FY5KE, HB9TQL, HK1N, HK3C,
HR1RTF, HV0A, LN2HQ, LX1NO, LY2J, LZ1105PIO, MJ0CTR, MU0FAL, OK2BMT,
OZ1HDF, P29NI, PA3EVY, PJ4LS, PR7AR, PU5AGM, PY2OE, PY3CJS, PY5ZD,
RV1CC, RV3KS, RV3LO, RZ3DW, SP3UIW, SP6EIY, SP6LUY, SK5A, T46RRC,
TM0SM, TM6X, US5CB, V31MA, VE3MF, VK4CAG, VP2MOM, VP5S, VY2TT, XL2I,
XZ1Z, YU1NR and ZF1A

QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 4A8DMR, 5W0M, 7O6T, 9J2QQV, K6VVA/KL7, K6VVA/VE7,
V5/DK1CE and ZL9HR

QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 1A0KM, 3A2LF, 3A2MW, 4W6A, 5B75FOC,
5U9AMO, 7P8US, 7Q7PRO, 8Q7SO, 9L5MS, 9M2MRS, 9U4U, A25NW, C21HA,
CY0X, DL1BUG, DL5YYM, DU1IST, E30HA, FR/DJ7RJ, FR5DZ, FS/K9EL, HA7LW,
HB9STEVE, IY4FGM, JW8HGA, KH2/G3ZEM, LZ1737SSS, MU/PA9M, NH0J, NH2T,
OE11M, OE3DIA, OE4VIE, ON4AXU, OX3XR, OX3YY, OX6YL, OY3AA, OZ1CTK,
PJ2/N5HZ, PJ4/K4BAI, PJ4J, PJ4M, PJ4NX, PY0FO, RI0FM, S21YZ, SQ0MORSE,
SQ9UM, T88MR, TA2MW/0, TX3A, V63ZM, V73NS, VK6HD, VO1XX, VP5DX, YL6W,
Z60K, ZK2C and ZK2X

SILENT KEY. It has been reported that Steve Hodgson, ZC4LI (aka 5B4AHA,
C4C, G0LII, G6G and ZD8LII) became a Silent Key (SK) on August 31st. He
was a DXer and Contester who will be missed. OPDX and its readers would
like to send out our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of ZC4LI.

SPECIAL EVENT (Highway to a DX Party!). The Citrus Belt Amateur Radio
Club of San Bernardino, California, will host (probably one of the most
fun special event activities) the 14th annual "Route 66 On The Air"
special event between September 7-15th. The purpose of this event is
to offer amateur radio operators a fun way to "Relive the Ride" of their
own memories of Route 66, and to celebrate the highway's 84th anniversary.
The U.S. Highway 66 established in 1926, was the first major improved
highway to link the west coast with the nations heartland. Through stories,
songs, and TV shows, the highway came to symbolize the spirit of the
freedom of the open road, inspiring many to see America. Look for the
following 20 stations (three are rovers) operating in or around the major
cities along the old "Route 66" from Santa Monica, California, to Chicago,
Illinois:
Stations City Club
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W6A Is Not Being Used This Year - See IMPORTANT NOTICE
on the Web page.
W6B Los Angeles, CA Westside Amateur Radio Club
W6C San Bernardino, CA Citrus Belt Amateur Radio Club
W6D Victorville, CA Victor Valley Amateur Radio Club
W6E Barstow, CA Barstow Amateur Radio Club
W6F Kingman, AZ Hualapai Amateur Radio Club
W6G Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona DX Association
W6H Albuquerque, NM New Mexico Amateur Radio Alliance
W6I Amarillo, TX Chapter 141, QCWA
W6J Elk City, OK Western Oklahoma Amateur Radio Club
W6K Oklahoma City, OK W6K Oklahoma City
W6L Tulsa, OK Tulsa Amateur Radio Club
W6M Riverton, KS Valley Center Amateur Radio Club
W6N Joplin, MO Joplin Amateur Radio Club
W6O Lebanon, MO Lebanon Amateur Radio Club
W6P St. Louis, MO St. Louis Amateur Radio Club
W6Q Chicago, IL Six Meter Club of Chicago

ROVER STATIONS
----------------
W6S ROVER 1 Northern Arizona DX Association
W6T ROVER 2 Northern Arizona DX Association

Special event stations are expected to be found in the vicinity of the
following frequencies. (Look for digital modes in the standard band segments
for such mode) All frequencies +/- QRM:
CW - 3533, 7033, 10110, 14033, 18080, 21033, 24900, 28033 and 50033 kHz
SSB - 3866, 7266, 14266, 18164, 21366, 24966, 28466 and 50166 kHz
Digi - 3580, 7070, 10140, 14070, 18100, 21070, 24920 and 28120 kHz
R66 MOBILE Operations - Any amateurs operating while actually driving
along Route 66 during the special event period are encouraged to
take part in "Route 66 On The Air", by using the designation
"mobile 66" for SSB or "/m66" for CW after their callsigns. All
other amateur radio operators are welcome to contact these mobile
operators.
REPEATERS - Some of the participating clubs will also be operating this
event from their local VHF/UHF repeaters. Check the ARRL repeater
guide for possible repeater frequencies, if your in the local area.

Each participating club will issue their own QSL card commemorating
this event. QSL information is available on the Web at:
For more details about the event and the certificate that is available,
please visit the "Route 66 OTA Site" at:

T30, WEST KIRIBATI. Operators Ted/JF1CCH and Kazu/JA1FUF will be active
from West Kiribati between November 28th and December 4th. Activity will
be on the HF bands (all mostly 40-10m) using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. Ted
will operate mainly on CW and SSB, while Kazu will operate mainly RTTY
and PSK. They will use 100 watts into a dipole. Their callsigns and QSL
info will be forthcoming.

T32, EAST KIRIBATI (Update). A team of operators (TBA) will activate T32RRC
to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Russian Robinson Radio Club
between December 3-11th. Tentatively, several USA members of the RRC are
planning to be a part of the operating team and expressed a desire to
celebrate the RRC anniversary with the T32RRC callsign. On November 27th,
Tim, NL8F, will arrive on Kiritimati Island and set-up one station at
Captain Cook Hotel. If there are no unforeseen issues, Tim will be on the
air using the T32TM callsign. There is no set plan at this time for Tim's
operating hours. Tim will be active as on SSB or RTTY until December 4th.
Tim plans to operate part of the day and spend the rest of his time seeing
the island or trying out the world class Bone fishing in between active
periods. On December 4th, the balance of the T32 team will arrive and
begin set-up of a second station and additional antennas. Once the balance
of the team is on-site the T32RRC callsign will be the callsign used for
the remainder of days the team is active on the island. Please take note:
This is a small DXpedition with limited resources. They will do their best
to activate T32 with as much time devoted to the bands as possible.
Currently, the plan is to have at least one station operating 24/7. They
hope to have two stations operating during peak activity times. Unfortu-
nately, there may be times when they are not on the air. Please understand
that although this is not a "vacation style" expedition their manpower is
limited and coverage day and night may strain resources. They will begin
station dismantling on December 10th, with exception of Station 1 and
certain band antennas. At 0500z, T32RRC will be QRT. Finish dismantling
of stations and antennas. Suggested frequencies are:
CW - 1825, 3525, 7025, 10110, 14025, 18072, 21025, 24892 and 28025 kHz
SSB - 1840, 3790, 7085, 14190, 18140, 21295, 24945 and 28440 kHz
RTTY - 1828, 3588, 7040, 10140, 14080, 18102, 21092, 24920 and 28082 kHz

The 60m band is yet to be determined. More details and updates will
be forthcoming. Stay tuned! Also, watch: http://www.t32-2013.com

V5, NAMIBIA. Operator Hans/DF2UU and Hardy/DF3GY are now active as V55V
from Omaruru, the QTH of Martin, V51W. They participated in the SSB Field
Day (September 7-8th) this past weekend, and are expected to be in the
Worked All Europe DX SSB Contest (September 14-15th). QSL via DJ8VC, by
the Bureau or direct. Activity outside of the contest will be on 160-6
meters using CW and SSB.

VE, CANADA (Zone 2). Members of the Association de Radio Amateurs Sept-Iles
Inc. will be active as VE2CSI during the CQWW DX RTTY Contest (September
28-29th) as a Multi-2 entry. Operators mentioned are Dany/VE2EBK, Stéphane/
VE2SG and possibly others. QSL via M0URX.

VP9, BERMUDA. Christoph, DL1YAF, is now active as VP9/DL1YAF from Ed,
VP9GE's, Hamilton QTH <http://vp9ge.com> on Bermuda (NA-005) until
September 25th. Activity will be holiday style on CW, SSB and PSK31.
QSL via home callsign, by the Bureau or direct.

WAP NEWS.......................
* The 11th WAP meeting will be held in Mondovì, Italy, on September
22nd, to talk about Antarctica. The event is a joint effort between
the Italian Castle Award DCI <www.dcia.it>, the Italian Flora & Fauna
IFF <http://www.dcia.it/iffa> and the Worldwide Antarctic Program
All is organized by the ARI Mondovì at a nice site near the French
Border at the foot of the Alps. Topic of discussion this year will
be: Antarctica in the twenty-first century. There are several new
bases, huge scientific programs with only researchers, personnel and
staff at the new bases, but little Ham Radio activity. Will it become
difficult to make a DX contact with the "White Continent" in the
future?
* Operators Oleg/ZS1ANF (UA1PBA), Alex/UA1PAW and Slava UA1PAI (RD3MX)
are almost ready to fly south where they expect to be active from the
Antarctica. This time the goal is to activate Novo Runway (WAP MNB-06)
with the callsign RI1ANR and to be active on the Low Bands from the
Antarctic continent starting November 2013 through March 2014. Oleg,
ZS1ANF, did verify to the WAP group that they will be on Novo Runway
during this coming Antarctic season. He states, "I expect busy time
down there, I want to concentrate on Low Bands, especially 160m band."
They plan to install a 18 meters vertical by RA6LBS for TX, the same
they used at Bellingshausen, a Beverage or a K9AY for RX; one XL-222
with RY-63 rotator from a Russian-Yagi for the High Bands. Also, they
will have an ACOM1000 and some FT transceivers for the whole activity.
Perhaps there will be a chance to visit other places during their stay.
More details and updates will be available at the WAP Web site at:
* The WAP Antarctic Bulletin 259 (issued 3rd Sept. 2013) is online and
downloadable at WAP website.

YN, NICARAGUA. Scott, K7ZO, will once again be active from here, but this
time during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 26-27th) as a Single-Op/
All-Band entry. He will again use his smaller callsign YN5Z for the contest
instead of his usual YN5ZO callsign. He usually operates "Field Day Style"
using a 5 band Spiderbeam and 40m dipole on a push up mast. The radio is
a TS-590 driving a KPA-500 amp. QSL via LoTW and K7ZO, direct or by the
Bureau. Look for Scott to be active before/after the contest as well.

Z8, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN (Z81R by Robert, S53R). Martti, OH2BH, sent
out the following on September 5th: "Under the auspices of Project Goodwill
South Sudan, shared with the International Amateur Radio Union Region 1
and the Yasme Foundation and supported by Yaesu Musen Co. Ltd, the
announcement of a much anticipated low-band operation is only a few
weeks away. The multinational team is busy getting the equipment and
other material into South Sudan.
Adding to the Z81X operation of last spring, Robert, S53R, will be in
Juba, for a work assignment and will be involved with a preparatory phase
of Project Goodwill South Sudan.
He is going to sign Z81R from September 10 to September 14, while the
activity will be sporadic because of his professional duties.
QSLs for this operation will be handled by Martti, OH2BH."

ZD7, ST. HELENA ISLAND. David, ZD7DC, is a 16 year old operator on St.
Helena Island (AF-022). He states, "enjoy running a pile up - taking
calls from any DX around the world. I rarely rag-chew but at times I
do engage in longer QSO's. My working conditions include a Yaesu FT 450,
powered by PSW 30, and a G5RV antenna tuned by MFJ 945E. I look forward
to meeting you on air, and will reply to any QSL cards." Activity since
August 18th shows David operates mainly SSB on 20/17/15/12/10 meters
between 1430-0000z. QSL via his home callsign (direct only) listed on
QRZ.com.


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