
SB DX @ ALLBBS $OPDX.160
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 160

The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 160
BID: $OPDX.160
May 30, 1994
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio
Online at 216-237-8208 14400/9600/2400/1200/300 8/N/1

Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, 4X/OK1FGC, HH9HH, DF4RD,
DL7VEE & DXNL, NA2M, K4CEF & Southeastern Cluster Group, W5HVV, KD8V
and NE8Z for the following DX information.

5A, LIBYA. There are reports of a planned operation in Libya by a
group of Japanese amateurs led by Ajiro, JA2JPA. No offical date has
been set (but a June 10th window was mentioned), but equipment has been
shipped to Libya and the QSL cards are already printed. The planned
operation has a United Nations agency sponsorship. There was an oral
permission to operate but the operation will not take place until the
written authorization is received. KYFC! Meanwhile, a pirate has been
operating as 5A/JA1MAO. Don't waste your time, JA1MAO is home in Japan.

A5, BHUTAN. According to Rod (W5HVV), Jim Smith's trip to A5 is still
in the making. Rod spoke with Jim on May 23rd and his comments were
that he has an excellent relationship with the Bhutanese communications
services and was awaiting a reply from them very soon regarding a
license for operation in Bhutan. He is not sure if the callsign will be
A51JS, which he used on his last trip, or if they will assign him a new
call. Jim will pass along his latest plans via INDEXA and the bulletins
as soon as his plans firm up and he has a date for the trip.

EU, EGYPT. In Cairo, Pavel, OK2FUN, (member of the Czech Embassy) was
able to obtain an official Egyptian licence (which is rare for foreign
visitors) with the callsign SU1KR just for the CQ WW WPX CW Contest
this past weekend. QSL via OK2EC. Pavel's length of stay is unknown
at this time, but it was reported he will be using SU1/OK2FUN (also
SU1STAR). He will be active on all bands, excluding 160 meters. His
160 meters antenna is not operational as of yet.

H4, SOLOMON ISLANDS. Mako, JA1OEM, is active as H44/JA1OEM and will be
going QRT June 10th. Be looking for Mako on 30 and 40 meters CW (send
very SLOW) between 1030 and 1430z or 0715 and 0900z. He has also been
heard on 3788/3798 kHz SSB around 1300 to 1345z.

HL, SOUTH KOREA. Harry, HL9HH/KJ6YR, informs OPDX that he will be looking
for the next two weeks for the following states on 40 and 80 meters for
his WAS (Worked All States) award:
     40 meters - IN, MS, NM, ND, SD, and NE on 7002 or 7009 kHz
     80 meters - IN, WI, MS, IA, ND, SD, and NE on 3502 or 3509 kHz
  His operating hours will be 1030 to 1200z every day and he will
alternate between the two bands giving priority to 80 meters. Harry
states that anything above 25 kHz on these bands is heavily occupied by
JA phone operators. Also, Harry says to PLEASE be patient because the
noise level at his QTH is "VERY HIGH." Harry states he will move his
interest to the East Coast in late summer. To arrange for a sked with
Harry, send E-Mail to his InterNet address (hherr@emh.osan.af.mil) QSL
to Harry HL9HH, PSC 3 Box 3695, APO AP 96266-3695 (new zip code).

JY, JORDON. Now until June 27th, five English and one Germany operator
will be active from JY-land. Activity will be mainly on 6 meters, but
the group will have HF equipment with them. Listen for JY8ED/G3SED,
JY8JH/G0JHC, JY8IC/GJ4ICD, JY8OX/G3KOX, JY8VA/DL7AV and JY8ZC/G4CCZ.
QSL to their home callbook address.

PACIFIC DXPEDITIONS. Yarl, SM6FJY, who is currently in Angola until
June 5th, will be active from the Mariana Islands (KH0), June 13-26th.
>From June 27th to July 10th, Yarl will be active from Guam (KH2). From
July 11-24th, Yarl be in Belau (KC6). After the Belau operation, Yarl
will return to Angola and will stay there until August 18th.

UPCOMING ISLAND ACTIVITY. Dr. Rick Dorsch will be active this summer from
various islands. All activity will be on the following: CW - 5 or 25 kHz
up from band edge. SSB - 14260, 21260 and 28460 kHz. QSL via K8LJG. He
will be operating from the following islands:
  June 18-25   NA-110 (Hilton Head Island, SC) signing NE8Z/1C0
                      and/or NE8Z/4.
  June 23/24   NA-058 (Georgia State Island group) signing NE8Z/1G0
                      and/or NE8Z/4.
  Jun/Jul/Aug  Various Canadian Islands in Ontario for the Canadian
                      Islands Award (Dates unknown). Signing NE8Z/XK3/M
                      and NE8Z/VE3/M. Using a 1kw + TA33 on the car!
  Mid-July     NA-139 (Maryland State East Island Group) signing
                      NE8Z/1M3 and/or NE8Z/3.
  Mid-July     NA-140 (Maryland State West Island Group) signing
                      NE8Z/1M3 and/or NE8Z/3.

YA, AFGHANISTAN. Right after OPDX went to print last week a station
signing YA/RW6AC was reported on 14226 DX net on May 22 at 2345z. There
were no other reports during the rest of week, but it has been indicated
that this station will be there through the first week of June.

FAX YOUR DX INFORMATION NOW! Faxing is available Monday/Wednesday/Friday
from 0430 to 2330z only. The number is 216-237-8208 and the FAX card is
sharing the same phone line as BARF-80 BBS using a data/fax/phone switch.

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