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Sunday, October 12, 2014

SB DX @ WW < KB8NW $OPDX.1184
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1184

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1184
BID: $OPDX.1184
October 13, 2014
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, NJ1Q & W1AW, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily DX,
WA3RHW, N4AA & QRZ DX, K5WE, AA6RE, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m News, AT
International, CE5WQO, DL7UXG & The DX News Letter, DL1SBF, DxCoffee.com,
DX-World.Net, EA5RM, ES1CW, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425
DX News, I2MQP & DX Italia News, IK7JWY, OH2BH, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News,
RN3RQ, RSGB IOTA Web Site, S50A, Sixitalia Weekly, VA3RJ & ICPO, and the
VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) for the following DX information.

SPECIAL NOTICE BY EDITOR: OPDX Webmaster John, K8YSE's, satellite grid
expedition trip has come to an end as of October 1st, and he is now
signing as K8YSE/7 from Mesa, Arizona. He states, "We operated in 27
different grids, most of them very rare, and we saw some beautiful country
and weather conditions from snow to rain and hail. Most of the time it
was warm and sunny. We operated from South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana,
Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Nevada and Arizona and drove over 7300
miles in 27 days. We tent camped (about 65%) as weather and time permitted.
All equipment functioned throughout the trip. An Icom 910H, computer
controlled, was used on the linear birds and a Kenwood V7A was used on
the SO-50 FM bird. Arrow antennas were used exclusively and performed well."
  ADDED NOTE: John also informed me that "All of the September's Bulletins
are now formatted in HTML for easier reading."

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 5th-October, through Sunday, 12th-October there were 236
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 3X,
4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4U1I, 4W, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5U, 5W, 5Z, 6Y, 7P, 7Q, 7X,
8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A5,
A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C2, C3, C6, C9, CE, CE0Y, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT,
CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL, DU, E5/s, E6, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL,
EP, ER, ES, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FJ, FK, FM, FO, FO/a, FP, FR, FS, FW,
FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR,
HS, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J6, J8, JA, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, KH8,
KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OJ0, OK, OM, ON,
OX, OY, OZ, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PJ5, PJ7, PY, PZ, S0, S2, S5, S7, S9, SM,
SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5, SV9, T30, T32, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TL,
TR, TT, TY, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, VE, VK,
VP2E, VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP8/h, VP9, VR, VU, XE, XT, XU, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ,
YK, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z3, ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, ZD9, 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".

3B9, RODRIGUES ISLAND. By the time you read this, Diego, F4HAU, will be
leaving Reunion Island (AF-016) and will be heading to his next African
island, Rodrigues Island (AF-017) to be active as 3B9/F4HAU between
October 13-17th. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters SSB using
a FT857D with a HLA amp (300W) into verticals and VDA antennas. He will
return to Reunion Island as FR/F4HAU and be active as FR/F4HAU. QSL both
operations via home callsigns.

4L, GEORGIA. Operator Gia, 4L4WW, will be active as 4L0A from Obcha
(Western Georgia) during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) as a
Single-Op/Single-All/High-Power entry. QSL via LoTW or via EA7FTR.
He states, "PLEASE do not send QSL cards direct to him".

4L, GEORGIA. Operator Vaho, 4L8A, will be active during the CQWW DX CW
Contests (November 29-30th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m) entry. QSL
via K1BV or LoTW.

5R, MADAGASCAR. Eric, F6ICX, will once again be active as 5R8IC from
Saint Marie Island (AF-090) between November 3rd and December 12th.
Activity will be holiday style on all HF bands operating maily CW, but
some SSB, RTTY, and PSK63, using a FT450 with 100 watts into various
GPs or Inverted-Ls and a Hexbeam for 20-10 meters. There will be no
online log during his activity. QSL via his home callsign (QRZ.com).
Logs will be uploaded to ClubLog and LoTW.

6Y, JAMAICA. Armin, DK9PY will be active as 6Y6N from Saint Elizabeth
between November 26th and December 17th. Activity will be holiday style
on the HF bands using his FT-857 into an inverted L. Look for him to be
in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) as a Single-Op/All-Band
entry using Josh, 6Y5WJ, station. QSL via his home callsign, direct or
by the Bureau.

7P, LESOTHO. "The Daily DX" reports that Nick, G3RWF, is heading back to
Southern Africa for a 5 week holiday starting in Lesotho and being active
as 7P8NH between December 11-14th. Listen for him on the higher bands on
CW (no SSB). QSL via G3RWF.

8Q, MALDIVES. Valery, UA3QNS, is now active as 8Q7SN from Horubadhoo,
Baa Atoll, Maldives (AS-013) until October 16th. He mentions on QRZ.com,
"Unfortunately, during transport my CW key was broken. Attempts to work
with the computer nothing good resulted. But any way I will try work CW.
Will be active 10m-20m SSB and time to time CW only." He is using 100w
into a GP Cushcraft R5 on the beach. QSL via his home callsign, direct,
by the Bureau, eQSL and LoTW (best way). Log will be on ClubLog at:
              https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/8Q7SN

9K, KUWAIT. Abdallah, 9K2GS, will be on during the CQWW DX SSB Contest
(October 25-26th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via
EA5KB or LoTW.

9Y4, TRINDADE AND TOBAGO. Chris, 9Y4D (ex-9Y4NZ), will be active during
the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band
(15m)/Low-Power entry. QSL via 9Y4D (see QRZ.com), LoTW or eQSL.

AH0, MARIANA ISLANDS. Operators Jussi-Pekka/OH6RX and Esa/OH7WV will be
active during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) as AH0K from the
Mariana Intrepid Contest Club on Tinian Island as a Multi-2 entry. Also,
Harry/WX8C will join the team later for the CQWW DX CW Contest (November
29-30th) as a Multi-2 entry. QSL both operations via OH6GDX. Look for
possible activity a day or two before the contests.

CE0Z, JUAN FERNANDEZ ISLAND. Felipe, CE5WQO, will be active as CE0Z/CE5WQO
from Juan Fernandez Island (SA-005) between November 19-27th. He informs
OPDX that this will be a vacation, so operations will be holiday style on
160-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. Equipment will be an
Icom IC-746Pro + Icom PS 125 with a Yaesu FL-2100z amp (600w) into a
W8AMZ G5RV antenna and 2 element yagi for 10m. PLEASE NOTE: Felipe would
like to know which bands and modes the HAM community needs for CE0Z. Also,
if any one wants to sponsor a better antenna, to please contact him so
he can receive any package at his address in Miami, FL. QSL via KA3LKM
(w/2 IRCs or greenstamps).

CN, MOROCCO. Operators  Roberto/EA2RY (CN2RY), Julio/EA5XX (CN2XX),
Manuel/EA7AJR (CN2JR) and Antonio/EA5RM (CN2C) will be on the air from
Rabat between October 22-27th. Activity will be on the HF bands using
CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via their home callsigns. For more details, log
search and updates, visit:    http://www.dxfriends.com/cn2014

DXCC NEWS. The following has been accepted/approved by the ARRL DXCC
Desk for DXCC credit:
                     E30FB -  September 17-22th, 2014

E5, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS. Just a reminder that Bill, N7OU, will once again
be operating as E51NOU from Rarotonga (OC-013), South Cook Islands,
between October 13th and November 9th. Activity will be on 160-10 meters,
CW only, in his spare time as work allows. QSL via N7OU.

FT4T, TROMELIN (Press Release, October 10th). Flo, F5CWU, sent out and
posted an interesting article called "Conversation with Jacques FR5ZU..."
on the FT4TA Web page at:

IOTA NEWS..............
  AF-019.  (Correction - Not AF-109) Miran, S50O, will operate as IG9/S50O
           from Lampedusa Island, QTH Punto Alaimo (WW LOC JM65HM) until
           end of November. Miran will participate in both SSB and CW
           CQWW Contests as IO9Y team member in Multi/Multi entry from
           ZONE 33. All QSLs for IG9/S50O via his home callsign by the
           Bureau, direct with SASE + 2 USDs or Clublog's OQRS. Cards
           will be ready to print soon into 2015, LoTW later.

  AS-026.  Members of the Korea Contest Club (KCC) will be active as
           D70LW from Cheju Island during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October
           25-26th) as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via DS4NYE. Log also
           will be uploaded to LoTW after the operation. Operators mentioned
           are Han/DS2GOO, YeonSun/DS4DBF, SeungMin/DS4NYE, Rocky/HL1VAU,
           Kijun/HL3AMO, Kang/HL4HGE and possibly others.

  AS-200.  Operators Taka/JS6ROO and Takeshi "TAKE"/JI3DST(JS6RRR) will
           be active as JS6ROO/5 (CW/SSB/FM/AM/DIGI), JS6RRR/5 (SSB/CW)
           and JI3DST/5 (RTTY/FM), respectively, from Shodo Island (in
           the Shikoku's Coastal Islands) between 0700z, November 1st
           and 2300z, November 3rd. Activity will be on 40/30/20/17/15/
           12/10/6 meters. This operation is subject to change because
           of bad WX or other conditions. QSL JS6ROO/5 via the Bureau
           (NEVER SEND DIRECT!!). QSL JS6RRR/5 and JI3DST/5 via the Bureau
           or by ClubLog's OQRS. Please check QRZ.com for more details.

KH8, AMERICAN SAMOA (Reminder). Masahiro, JH3PRR, will be active as KH8B
from Pago Pago between October 21-27th. Activity will be on 160-10 meters
with a focus on 10 meters CQ ZONE 14 and 80/160m for AS/EU LP. He also
plans to be in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) as a Single-Op/
All-Band/High-Power entry. Equipment: K3+2K-FA 1.5kW. 10-20m HEXBEAM and
30-160m VDP. QSL via JH3PRR or LoTW (preferred). OQRS via ClubLog will
also be available too.

OH-DX-RING (Press Release: 50th Anniversary Party). Martti, OH2BH, sent
out the following Thurday, October 9th [info maybe late, but interesting]:
        OF2AM / OH0AM / OJ0AM --- SET TO REACH ALAND ISLANDS THIS
                          FRIDAY, 10TH OF OCTOBER
  Pekka, OH2TA, and Martti, OH2BH, will activate the original OH0AM this
weekend in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the prominent Contest
Club of Finland which ruled the airwaves in those other ancient years.
OH0AM and OF2AM may also energize the bands a few more times during the
jubilee year 2014.         See  <http://qrz.com/db/OH0AM>
  OH0AM was first aired in 1965 and the club has been active ever since -
often heard sporting slick callsigns such as OG0A, OH0B, OH0R and OH0X
from Brando, the easternmost of Aland Islands. Meanwhile, OJ0B and OJ0AM
have kept Market Reef on the air since the reef gained its DXCC status.
  You are most welcome to join and salute the party. QSL via OH2BH.
Recent OJ0AM operation will be added to LoTW momentarily.

OH0, ALAND ISLAND. Waldemar, SM0TQX, will be active as OH0JFP from Aland
Islands (EU-002) during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) as a
Single-Op/Single-Band (10m) entry. QSL via OH0JFP, direct or by the
Bureau.

PJ2, CURACAO. Operators Martin/K2PLF, Jeff/K8ND, Gene/KB7Q, Bill/K9HZ,
Lee/KY7M, Rich/N0YY, Fred/NA2U, Jim/W8WTS, Geoff/W0CG (PJ2DX), Kyle/WA4PGM,
Joerg/DF9LJ and possibly others will be active from the Caribbean Contesting
Consortium's (CCC) Signal Point contest station on Curacao Island (SA-099,
WLOTA 0942) between November 18th and December 2nd. The team's main focus
will be on the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 29-30th) as a Multi/? entry
using the callsign PJ2T. Outside the contest, operators will be signing
PJ2/homecall or their own personal PJ2 callsign. QSL PJ2T via W3HNK. QSL
PJ2DX direct to W0CG. QSL all others via their home callsigns.

PJ7, SINT MAARTEN. Jeff, K5WE will be active as PJ7/K5WE from Sint Maarten
(NA-105) starting October 25th through November 2nd. Activity will be on
80-6 meters, mostly CW and some RTTY and some SSB in the CQWW DX SSB Contest
(October 25-26th). Logs will be uploaded daily to ClubLog, and to LoTW
shortly after his return home. Jeff states that he will be trying out a
new antenna for 30 meters, and hopes to have a better signal on 30m than
with the dipoles on previous trips. QSL via his home callsign, or via
ClubLog's OQRS request.

PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (October 13-19th)....
 Oct/13th AN      Oct/16th  LN      Oct/18th  AN
 Oct/14th AN      Oct/17th  HN      Oct/19th  AN
 Oct/15th 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

QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
  QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (October 12th)
  --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  2SZ via M0OXO            K6M via N7LE           SE4E via SM4DQE
  5W0AG via SP7DQR         LI3C via LA9DFA        SG6T via SM6WET
  5W1SA via JA1DXA         M2G via M0OXO          SI2014ECC via SK2AT
  8Q7NS via UA3QNS         N2F via WX2S           SI9AM via SM3TIR
  9M2/HS1FVL via HS1FVL    OE/PA3FYG/P via PA3FYG SJ2W via SM2LIY (L/d)
  9M2/HS7BHK via HS7BHK    OE30EMS via OE3XMS     SK3W via SM5DJZ
  A61BM via A61BK (*)      OG1M via OH1VR (d)     SN60SKW via SP6KEO
  A92AA via IZ8CLM         OH0AM via OH2BH        SV9/DL1SAP via DL1SAP
  CP8MW via DF7NX          OH0V via OH6LI         TC0MI via TA1ED
  DP90RKS via DF6HF        OH1F via OH1AF         TI2ERS via TI0RC
  EA9/F6CTF via F6CTF (d)  OH8L via OH8LQ         TM100BD via F4KIW
  EG5VOR via EA5RKB        OP14T via ON2NL        TX5Z via N7QT
  GP0STH via G4DIY (d)     OU4ZZ/P via DL4ZZ      UK8GRM via RW6HS (d)
  GW0WBS via G0DZA         P40JR via N5JR         V6O via JH3QFL
  II0THOR via IZ0FVD       P40JW via NT5V         YJ0X via ZL3PAH
  II4CDN via IZ4FUE        PJ4DX via M0URX        ZK3Q via SP7DQR
  JW4GUA via JW4GUA (d/L)  PJ7/MM0NDX via MM0NDX  ZV14LABRE via PY2AA
    (e) eQSL only  (d) direct only   (B) Bureau only  (L) LoTW only
    (O) OQRS only  (C) ClubLog only  (*) New Manager

  JACK, RN3RQ, is QSL Manager for the following new some stations:
  EA8/RA1A, HA9SU, K9RS, N3RR, N4AF, NY4A, PR1T, RA2FDX, TK4A (2012)
  and UE16MM. See the complete DX list on QRZ.com. ADDED NOTE: Also,
  a sign of friendship between nations of the United States and Russia,
  Jack offers services as QSL Manager for stations in North America
  absolutely free. For more information, E-mail:    ua3r@yandex.ru

  QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 3W3B, 4W/G3ZEM, 8J2VE, 8P6SH, 9M2CNC, 9M2ESM,
  A52O, A92AA, CO2JD, CU7MD, DV1JM, EY8MM, IE9/IQ8QX, JA7ZFN, JH1GNU,
  JH4UTP, KL7SB, LU6DU, LW2EIY, LX7I, MW0ZZK, OH0Z, P49X, RK9UN, RT0Q,
  SV2DSJ, TF5B, T32RC, VK9AN and VU2NKS

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 3B9EME, 5E7R, DU7ET, UK8IF and YB8RW/p

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 3B9FR, 3V8SM, 4K9W, 5V7TH, 5W1SA, 9M2TO,
  9M6XRO, A61QQ, AC2BF/KH2, BN0HQ, BU2AW, C50C, D2CQ, DS1RLZ/2, DS2XUM,
  DU1IST, DV1/JO7KMB, FY1FY, HZ1PS, HZ1SK, J88HL, MS0OXE, RI1ANF, T88TF,
  T8CW, T88XH, V5/DL3DXX, V73TS, VK9NT, XV9NPS, YJ0VK, ZA/OK1FCJ, ZD8O,
  ZD8UW and ZK3N

V6, MICRONESIA. Naoki, JS3LSQ, will be active as V63WJ from Micronesia
between October 29th and November 4th. Activity will be on 20/17/15/12/10
meters using SSB. QSL via JS3LSQ, direct (w/SAE and 1 IRC or 2 GSs) or
by the Bureau.

VP5, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. Operators Frank/WA2VYA, Tony/K4QE and
Bruce/WA3RHW will be active as VP5/homecalls from Providenciales Island
(NA-002) between October 21-28th. The trio will be active as VP5T during
the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 25­26th). QSL VP5T via WA3RHW, direct
(with return postage or IRC), by the W3 QSL Bureau, (there is NO VP5
Bureau) or LoTW. Because they like cards, please send them your card via
the W3 Bureau, if you use LoTW. VP5/WA2VYA, will be primarily on CW
on the low bands, the 30/17/12m bands, as well as 10m and 6m. QSL via
WA2VYA, direct or by the W2 QSL Bureau. No return postage is required
for direct replies because Frank likes cards. Please QSL VP5/K4QE via
LoTW. QSL VP5/WA3RHW direct with postage or IRC or via the W3 Bureau.
Bruce will be primarily on SSB on the 17/12m bands.

VK9X, CHRISTMAS ISLAND (Reminder). A Polish team of operators will be
active as VK9XSP from Christmas Island (OC-002) between October 18-31st.
Operators mentioned are Bob/SP2EBG, YL Gala/SP2GKS, Jan/SP3CYY, Jurek/
SP3GEM, Wlodek/SP6EQZ, Ryszard/SP6FXY, Janusz/SP6IXF and Roman/SP9FOW.
Activity will be on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Suggested
frequencies are are listed in OPDX.1168. They will have two to three
stations on the air 24 hours a day, and pay a special attention to the
lower bands and to areas where VK9X is the most difficult to work from.
Also, look for one station to be in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October
25-26th). QSL via SP6EQZ. For more details and updates, watch:
                      http://www.vk9xsp.dxing.pl

VK0EK, HEARD ISLANDS NEWS (Press Releases)..........
  * "Needed Poll" Page Added -- Rich, KY6R, reports: "I've added a simple
    'VK0EK Needed Poll' page to the site. Please vote. Our priority will
    be to hand out as many ATNO's as the highest priority, but will also
    be providing a 'full service' DX-pedition. We will publish our detailed
    plans as well as some new innovative ideas on how we can help you get
    into the VK0EK log for your QSO needs - ATNO's as well as band fills.
    Please Stay tuned. The new Poll page can be found here:
                 http://vk0ek.org/vk0ek-band-mode-poll/   "

  * "Team Update" -- Rich, KY6R, reports: "We are pleased to announce
    that we have more than the minimum number of team members required
    for the vessel charter, and also that the team is well-balanced
    between scientists and radio operators. This enables us to proceed
    with the preparations for the expedition, including acquisition of
    facilities and equipment, planning logistics, defining specific
    scientific and radio operation goals, development of software, fund-
    raising, and other activities.
      Approximately half the team will be carrying out exploratory science,
    searching for rare and unknown species of plants and animals. It is
    predicted that between 200 and 300 species live on Heard Island that
    are presently unknown. This comprises a significant part of the total
    biodiversity of this extremely isolated island, crucial for testing
    model predictions of the effects of global climate change.
      The other half of the team will carry out a major amateur radio
    operation, using the callsign VK0EK. With the anticipated stay of up
    to 21 days on the island, we expect to log well over 100,000 contacts
    worldwide. Some aspects of the activity on the island will be seen in
    real time on the expedition website <http://www.heardisland.org>.
      The full team, including the participants who will travel to the
    island, is listed here <http://www.heardisland.org/HD_pages/HD_Team.html>.
    Although participation is by invitation only, we welcome inquiries from
    anyone. The project is described in detail in the Project Description.
    Other documents are available on the expedition website. For more infor-
    mation, please contact the Expedition Leader: <robert@schmieder.com>
      The Radio Team and Radio Team Support members are listed here:
                             http://vk0ek.org/the-team/   "

VR, HONG KONG. Alberto, IV3TAN, will be using his new callsign VR2XAN
during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) as a Single-Op/Single-
Band (15m)/High-Power entry. Activity outside of the contest is mostly
on the Low Bands (40/80/160m on CW/SSB). He uses an Icom 756 Pro III
with an Icom IC-2KL (400w) amp into a Crushcraft D4, rotary dipole 10-40
meters and Inverted V Kelman dipole 80/160 meters. QSL via: Alberto
Annesi, 1/F, 7A Nam Shan Road, Peng Chau Island, Hong Kong.

WRTC 2018 NEWS. Tine Brajnik, S50A, WRTC SC Chairman, reports: "WRTC
Sanctioning Committee is very pleased to announce that the organization
of World Radiosport Team Championship 2018 was granted to a German group
consisting of representatives of DARC, BCC and RRDXA. German application
was very well prepared and knowing their experiences we all expect another
outstanding meeting and competition among world's best contesters. All
following information with qualifying process will be published by the
Organizing committee." A Web site has been set up to provide further
details at:                  http://www.wrtc2018.de

XX9, MACAU (Update to OPDX.1183). The XX9R team will be active from Praia
de Cheoc Van, at the Pousada of Coloane Hotel between October 22nd and
November 1st. The team will also be an entry in the CQWW DX SSB Contest
(October 25-26th) as a Multi-Single. QSL via EB7DX. For more details and
updates, see:             http://www.macao2014.com

YC8, INDONESIA. Ron, YC8ROP, will be active from Sangihe Island (OC-210)
during the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 25-26th) as a a Single-Op/Single-
Band (15m)/Low-Power entry. QSL via LoTW or direct to YC8OP.

ZD8, ASCENSION ISLAND. Marko, N5ZO, will be active as ZD8O from Ascension
Island between November 17th and December 2nd. Activity will be mainly in
contests. His activity in the CQWW DX CW Contest will be Single-Op/All-
Band entry. QSL via OH0XX.

ZD9, TRISTAN DA CUNHA. Members of the Italian DXpedition Team (IDT) have
announced that their ZD9TT DXpedition, originally planned for September
2014, but later postponed until September 2015, due to transportation
problems, has been canceled their operation. They also state, "The Italian
DXpedition Team will no longer advertise its plans in advance. We regret
that this decision might affect the plans of other Teams, we feel compelled
to adopt this policy due to the course of events." Visit the IDT Web page
at:                          http://www.i2ysb.com/idt

ZF, CAYMAN ISLANDS. Henning, OZ1BII, will be active as ZF2EE from George
Town, Cayman Islands (NA-016) between November 27th and December 1st.
Activity will be on 160-10 meters, including the 30/17/12m bands and
mainly CW using an Elecraft K3 w/100w into Cushcraft R6 vertical and a
110 ft Long Wire. He plans to be in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November
29-30th) as a Single-Op entry. QSL via OZ1BII.

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