ANTARTIC ACTIVE STATIONS:

WAP ANTARTIC ACTIVITY WEEK 2007 - On WAP (Worldwide Antarctic Program) web site ( www.ddxc.net/wap  ), you can find a new banner named Antarctic Activity Week. By clicking on it, you will be moved to the AAW callsign's list history from the 1st AAW of the year 2004 till the 4th edition of 2007. 4th AAW will in fact be celebrated from 19 to 25 February 2007. Several are the station already booked for next year's event, and you can see their calls listed in the 2007 session. AAW is the unique event WW where Hams are celebrating and work to improve Worldwide interest around the Antarctic Continent and its related matters, to understand and share what the Nations and Organizations are doing to study and protect this still non contaminated corner of the world & share from there, a message of peace. Apply for your ANT special call, let us know about it in order to issue your WAP reference and be ready on time to join us. For Award collectors, WAP-ASEA (Antarctic Special Event Award), managed by ARI Cassino, is covering this particular field: http://www.aricassino.it/diplomi.htm  Antarctica is much more than an amusement, Antarctica is passion and culture! (73 Gianni i1HYW).

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VP8AIB (GBR-25) - PORT STANLEY (East Falkland Island) - Mike is already active. The Qsl via VP8LP (Robert McLeod, P.O.Box 474, 75 Davis Street, Stanley, Falkland Islands, British South Atlantic).

VP8BKF (GBR-25) - PORT STANLEY (East Falkland Island) - Chris is active now. The Qsl via VP8BKF (Chris Harris, P.O.Box 708, Stanley FIQQ 1ZZ, Falkland Islands, British South Atlantic).

VP8DJK (GBR-25) - AIRPORT MOUNT PLEASANT (East Falkland Island) - Chris is already active. He has been reported in 14013 khz at 0736z o'clock and in 7002 khz at 0447z o'clock. The Qsl via G0HFX (C.Parnell, 29 Southfileds, Southwick Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 9PW, U.K.).

VP8DJO (GBR-25) - AIRPORT MOUNT PLEASANT (East Falkland Island) - Chris is already active now. He has been reported in 14195 khz at 0027z o'clock. The Qsl via G0JLX (Andy Digby, Ladybird House, Albany Drive, Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 1GE, U.K.).

II0AMZS (ITA-01) - STATION TERRA NOVA BAY (Mario Zucchelli) - XXI Italian Antarctic Scientific Expedition. Carlo, IK5DHM is active from February 12 2006. He has been reported in 14280 khz at 1727z 1815z. The Qsl via IK5VLO (Paolo Ceccarelli, Via of the Piano 10A, I-51020 Piano Ontani, PT, Italy.

RW1AI/MM AND UA1PAC/MM - ICEBREAKERAKADENMIK FEDOROV. Aleksej and Mike are active every day in the band of 30 meters after the 1700 UTC. They have been reported in 7010 khz at 0329z o'clock and in 10105 khz at the 2048z and 1857z. http://www.qsl.net/ua1ake/logs/

VP8CMH/MM - R.R.S. JAMES CLARK POLAR ROSS SHIP - Mike GM0HCQ has been operating from the Antarctica from 1990 working as official of radio in the ship BAS, he is informing that he has returned and now it is in the ship RRS James Clark Ross. He has been reported in 14018 khz at 1955z o'clock, in 10109 khz at 2306z o'clock, in 14014 at 1823 o'clock, in 7003 khz to the 2316z and 14203 khz at 2136 o'clock. E-mail: http://www.gm0hcq.com  The Qsl via GM0HCQ (Mike Gloistein, 27 Stormont Way, Scone, Perthshire PH2 6SP Scotland).

NEW BASE - KC4AAG (USA30) - LEVERETT GLACIER CAMP. 1996.

EARTH OF FIRE (ARG-23) - (Tierra del Fuego Island) - Different residents are active, as LU8XW and LU8XP.

VK0AG (AUS-03) - STATION DAVIS (ANARE) - Graham is now active and it will remain until December of 2006. E-mail: vk0ag@wellie.net  The Qsl via VK3BER (Er Russell, 2 Callander Street, Oakleigh, VIC 3166, Australia). he has been reported in 14190khz at 0941z o'clock.

VK0JLX (AUS-03) - STATION DAVIS (ANARE) - Paul VK2JLX will continue active until December of 2006. The Qsl via VK2JLX (Paul Dudley, 121 Henderson Road, Wentworth Falls, NSW 2782 Australia). http://vk0jlx.bmarc.org / he has been reported in 14187khz at 1614z 0555z.

VK0SEE (AUS-03) - STATION DAVIS (ANARE) - Of February 7 active Greg will be at March 15. The Qsl via VK4SEE (Greg Wilson, P.O.Box 281, Maroochydore, Queensland 4558, Australia). he has been reported in 14175 at 1649z 1858z.

CE8VOW (CHL-13) - COUNTY MAGELLAN - Luis is active now. The Qsl roads CE8VOW (Luis Calisto G., P.O.Box 889, Tip Arenas, Chile).

VP8DJB (GBR-12) - STATION "R" ROTHERA - Mike VP8DJB is active now until the end of the month of March of 2007. E-mail: qsl@randominformation.co.uk  The Qsl via F5PFP (Escoffier Mehdi, 23 rue du Colombier, F-38540 Heyrieux, France). he has been reported in 14290khz at 2301z 0039z.

LU1ZAB - LIEUTENANT YOUNGEST SON BASES MATIENZO (Air Forced) (ARG01) - LU1ZAB - The operator is already active now. The Qsl via Service Of Communications Matienzo Bases, Via I Deposit Antarctic I Air Brigade The Hard-twisted one, The Hard-twisted Buenos Aires, 1684, Argentina. But it is also OK via LU4DXU.

LU1ZB - (ARG13) - Posse Melchior Bases (Navy) - Paulo is active now. He has been reported in 14.290 at 2223z 1928z. The Qsl via LU4DXU (Horacio E.Ledo, P.O.Box 22, 1640 Martínez, BA, Argentina) - e-mail: lu4dxu@hotmail.com  http://www.qsl.net/lu8adx/antartida/antartida.htm

LU1ZR - (ARG-17) - it BASES POSSE NAVAL PETREL (Navy). Ricardo is active now. The Qsl via Naval Antarctic Petrel Posse, Island Dundee S/N, Station Sea and air Petrel, TF 9411, Argentina. He has been reported in 14290 at 2310z o'clock.

LU1ZA - (ARG15) - POSSE ORCADAS OF THE SOUTH BASES (Navy) - (NEW INFO) Diego is active now. The Qsl via LU4DXU (Horacio E.Ledo, P.O.Box 22, 1640 Martínez, BA, Argentina) e-mail: lu4dxu@hotmail.com  http://www.qsl.net/lu8adx/antartida/antartida.htm

LU1ZS - (ARG-16) - LIEUTENANT OF SHIP BASES JUAN CAMERA (Navy). (NEW INFO) The operator is active now. The Qsl via LU4DXU (Horacio E.Ledo, P.O.Box 22, 1640 Martínez, BA, Argentina) E-mail: lu4dxu@hotmail.com  http://www.qsl.net/lu8adx/antartida/antartida.htm

AA SCORES - they are Already available the upgrades of the new Antarctica Award in www.mdxc.org/antarctica/award.asp  AND the Certificate of Excellency, the Honour is included Rolls, and other awards and operator certificates up to January 18 2006. [TNX IZ8CGS].

MELCHIOR BASE (LU1ZB, LU05) - LU4DXU that there is already new personnel  is informing it bases on the islands of Melchior, as well as in the Base Deception (LU1ZC, LU-04 for the Prize Antarctica) in the Island of Deception, Shetlands South (AN010). Looks for them to both in 14290 KHz. The Qsl via LU4DXU (Horacio E.Ledo, P.O.Box 22, 1640 Martínez, BA, Argentina) - e-mail: lu4dxu@hotmail.com  http://www.qsl.net/lu8adx/antartida/antartida.htm  [TNX DL5EBE].

STATION NEUMAYER - ANTARCTIC - Thorsten DD1TG/DP0GVN left the base January 7 and there won't be any new radio operator interested by the rest of the station. [TNX DL5EBE].

RU3HD/ANT (RUS-09) - STATION NOVOLAZAREVSKAYA - (UA08 for the Award of Antarctica, IOTA AN016) - Vlady RU3HD is active now, mainly in CW and something of SSB. So far he has more than 19,000 QSO. Their activity will finish the April of 2006. The Qsl via RZ3DJ (Dmitry Ttsyplakov, Pushkino, Moskovsky pr., 43/7-76, 141200 Russia). he has been reported in 21008 at 1537z o'clock.

HF0POL (POL-01) - STATION HENRYK ARCTOWSKI - Marek is active now. The Qsl via SP3WVL (Tomasz Lipinski, Ul.Paderrewskiego 24M 1, 69-100 Slubice, Poland).

ANTARCTIC NETS - we remind Them that every day to the 0000z the South operates Polar Pole Net in 14.243Mhz with Larry K1IED. And also, every Saturday at 1900z o'clock the Antarctic works Net in 14.290MHz with LU4DXU.

LU1ZV (ARG-04) - it BASES it THRILLS (Army). The operator is active now. The Qsl LU4DXU (Horacio E.Ledo, P.O.Box 22, 1640 Martínez, BA, Argentina). lu4dxu@hotmail.com  http://www.qsl.net/lu8adx/antartida/antartida.htm

LU1ZD - ISLAND BARRY (AN016) - (ARG08) - General San Martin Bases (Army) - (LU-11 for the Antartic Award) - Gustavo continues active, mainly the weekends. The Qsl via LU4DXU (Horacio E.Ledo, P.O.Box 22, 1640 Martínez, BA, Argentina) - e-mail: lu4dxu@hotmail.com  http://www.mdxc.org/antarctica/activity/2005.htm  The most recent report in cluster is in 7093.0 at 0047z o'clock November 20 2005 [TNX LU4DXU].

SEVERAL CALL - (ARG-23) - COUNTY EARTH OF FIRE (Island Earth of Fire). Several stations residents are active. The most recent report in cluster is at 0327z o'clock in 7009.8.

VK0AG (AUS-03) ANTARCTIC, STATION DAVIS (ANARE) - Er VK3BER is active now. The Qsl via VK3BER (Er Russell, 2 Callander Street, Oakleigh, VIC 3166, Australia). The most recent reports are in 14205.0 at 1545z o'clock and in 14210.0 at 1632z o'clock.

VK0JLX (AUS-03) - ANTARCTIC - STATION DAVIS (ANARE) - Paul VK2JLX will be active until the end of December of 2006. The Qsl via VK2JLX (Paul Dudley, 121 Henderson Road, Wentworth Falls, NSW 2782 Australia). http://vk0jlx.bmarc.org / The most recent reports have been in 14260, 14127, 14200, 14197 around 1600-1730z o'clock.

VP8DIA (GBR-25) - STANLEY BASES Stanley (East Falkland Island) - Mike GM3EIY is active from September 29 2005. The Qsl via GM3EIY (Michael John Joyner, 1 Spey Walk, Holytown, Lanarkshire, ML1 4ST, Sscotland, U.K.).

VP8DIZ (GBR-25) - MOUNT PLEASANT AIRPORT (East Falkland Island) Richard is active now. The Qsl via G7KMZ (Richard Paul, 1 Celestine Rd, Yacht, S.Gloucs, BS37 5DZ, England, U.K.). The most recent reports are in 14210, 14220 and 14196 at the 2055z, 1237z and 0134z.

VP8LP - (GBR25) - Stanley (East Falkland Island) - Robert is active now. The Qsl via VP8LP (Robert McLeod, P.O.Box 474, 75 Davis Street, Stanley, Falkland Islands, British South Atlantic). he has been reported in 14187 at 2336z o'clock, in 14199 at 0106z o'clock and in 18145 at 2233 o'clock.

VP8ML (GBR-25) - WALKER CREEK (East Falkland Island) - Charles is active now. The Qsl via VP8ML (Charles A. McKenzie, P.O.Box 121, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, British South Atlantic).

VP8NO - (GBR-25) - Stanley (East Falkland Island) Michael continues I activate now. The Qsl via VP8NO (Michael Harris, P.O.Box 226, Stanley, Falkland Islands, British South Atlantic). he has been reported in 10.108 at 2339z o'clock.

VP8PTG (GBR-25) - WALKER CREEK (East Falkland Island). Fred is active now. The Qsl via G4RFV (Brian Adams, 14 Foxcroft Drive, Wimborne, BH21 2JZ, UK).

8J1RL - (JPN-03) - SYOWA STATION (NIPR) - Mass is now active. The Qsl via desk of Japan. He has been reported in 10105 at 1310z 1329z and in 7010 at 2009z o'clock.

ZL5KX (NZL-01) - SCOTT BASES (NZARP) - Bede is active now. The Qsl via ZL4KX (Bede P. McCormick, 39 Moana Crescent, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand)
http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/

R1ANN (RUS-09) - STATION NOVOLAZAREVSKAYA - Vlady RU3HD is now active. The Qsl via RZ3DJ (Dmitry Ttsyplakov, Pushkino, the pr of Moskovsky., 43/7-76, 141200, Russia). he has been reported  in 7001 at 2142z o'clock, in 10104 at 0129z o'clock and in 7063 at 0215z o'clock.

KC4AAA (USA-21) - AMUNDSEN - SCOTT SOUTH POLE STATION - Nick is active now. The Qsl via K1IED (Larry F.Skilton, 72 Brook Street, South Windsor, CT-06074, U.S.A.). http://mitglied.lycos.de/mapu2001/nsf.html  E-mail: k1ied@cox.net He has been reported in 14258.2 at 0156z o'clock.

KC4USV - (USA-22) - STATION McMURDO - Mike is active now. The Qsl via K1IED (Larry F.Skilton, 72 Brook Street, South Windsor, CT-06074, U.S.A.). he has been reported in 14205 at 0402z o'clock.

KC4AAC (USA-23) - Palmer Station - The operator is active now. The Qsl via K1IED (Larry F.Skilton, 72 Brook Street, South Windsor, CT-06074, U.S.A.).

DIRECTORY ANTARCTIC WAP - Gianni I1HYW, of the Program WAP, he has written us to the "DX Bulletin of XE1BEF" to inform us that in the place web of WAP www.ddxc.net  is available the directory Antarctic WAP and also the WACA (Worked Antarctic Callsign Award's Directory) that it represents a great tool for the enthusiasts of Antarctic and DXers and they can be lowered freely. The directory of WACA almost contains 5,000 callsigns Antarctic and subordinate used from 1945 to the current date, including the polar ship /MM. (73, of I1HYW).

DXPEDITIONS, NEXT:

LUXEMBURG - Jelmer PA5R writes us to the "DX Bulletin XE1BEF" to inform us that From the 30th of September till the 7th of October LX/PA6Z will be QRV from Wiltz, Luxembourg. The activation will be QRV on all bands from 10m trough 160m in CW, SSB and PSK31. We try to be active on as many bands as possible for 24h/day. This year, we will also activate the 136 kHz amateur band in CW, DFCW and QRSS (3-5 sec/dot). The QRGs are around 136.5kHz +/-QRM for CW and 137.7 kHz for DFCW/QRSS with RX +/-60Hz from TX QRG. The callsign in DFCW and QRSS will be LXPA6Z (so without / ) Operation will be pure random, so no skeds in advance! QSL is via PA1K. For further information see our website at www.pa6z.nl  During the activation there will an online log running that is updated once per day. (73 Jelmer PA5R).

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SPECIAL EVENT:

CX0TTY IN CQ WW RTTY - Pedro CX5BW writes us to the "DX Bulletin XE1BEF" to inform us that a group of operators of Uruguay will be active with the callsign CX0TTY from the QTH of CX5BW in the competition CQ WW RTTY of month end. The Qsl via CX5BW. (thank you, 73, Pedro, CX5BW).

ITALIAN SPECIAL EVENT - II1ARU & II1ARD - from the Italian Navy ships Audace and Ardito, for their last Flag down Sep 28 to Oct 1st. OP's : (ARMI): ISØSDX, ISØPGF, IZ1CCH, IW1RLR, IK8XVA, I1SAF, I5NQK, IZ1FCF, IS0KEB, IZ1DLZ, IZ5EEP, IZ1ELP, IW0HP, IW3RBP, IW1PDP, QSL Managers: IS0SDX, IS0PGF - Award Manager: IT9MRM; WEB: http://digilander.libero.it/assoradiomarinai/audard/home.htm  (Merci Freddy DE0MST). (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

SPECIAL EVENT - BULGARIA - Georgi LZ1ZF writes us to the "DX Bulletin XE1BEF" to inform us that, Balkan Contest Club LZ1KZA (LZ5A) will activate again special call LZ26ZA between Oct.01 - Oct.31 2006. LZ26ZA counts 10 points for "St. Teodosii Tyrnovski" award - http://www.balkanclub.8m.com  QSL via the bureau or to: LZ1KZA, P.O. Box 36, 4300 Karlovo, BULGARIA. (73's Gosho LZ1ZF http://www.qrz.com/lz1zf).

SPECIAL EVENT - Francis F6FQK writes us to the "DX Bulletin XE1BEF" to inform us that The radio club of the Council of Europe will be activ 29, 30 September and 1st october with the call TP20CE ( 20th anniversary year of the creation of the Radio Club). QSL via F5LGF. (Best regards and 73s Francis/F6FQK).

NORTHEN IRELAND (HF + 2 METERS) - On 16 September - The Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Society will be QRV at the " Country comes to town " event in Portadown, Northern Ireland. They will be using the call GI3VFW on HF - CW / Phone and 2 meters - FM / SSB QSL by op's instructions. The Mid Ulster club is affiliated to the ISWL, so if heard or worked by ISWL members, it will count for the Monitor Award. If you get the chance, please spot them on the DX Cluster. (Merci Freddy DE0MST). (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

SPECIAL EVENT - FRANCE - Le 30th division of the French IARU Society REF-UNION, ARC, F6KQK, will be active as TM8ANG ( Aéronavale Nîmes-Garons) for the open doors of the French Fleet Air Arm Base of Nîmes-Garons (South of France). Activity will begin on Sept 22nd, and will end on 23rd in the evening. Bands HF on -SSB-RTTY and PSK31 . On VHF, on FM/SSTV will be sent on Sunday, pictures of the aircrafts on the R4 repeater, located in Digne. QSL via F6KQK, either direct or bureau. http://www.nimes-jpo.net/  (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

NETHERLANDS: 2006, is the 400th year since the famous painter Rembrandt van Rijn was born. Until September 16th, the special callsign PA400RVR is active on as numerous modes as possible on HF bands and 144, by the members of the LEIDEN ARC. QSL via VERON (R28) bureau or via PD0NTB, JC VAN LIT OUWERKERK, WILLEM DE ZWIJGERLAAN 6, 2316GB LEIDEN , The Netherlands About R V R, see : http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/rembrandt/  (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

EVENTO ESPECIAL - FRANCIA - La división 30 de la Sociedad IARU de la REF-UNIÓN, el radio club amateur F6KQK, será activo como TM8ANG (Aéronavale Nîmes-Garons) abriendo las puertas de la Basede Nimes-Garons de la French Fleet Air Arm, del 22 al 23 de septiembre, en las bandas de HF en SSB-RTTY y PSK31. En VHF, en FM/SSTV el domingo, con fotos de aviones en el repetidor de R4, localizado en Digne. La Qsl vía buró o directo a F6KQK. http://www.nimes-jpo.net/  (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

SPECIAL EVENT - The International Shortwave League (ISWL), continue with their 60th ( Diamond ) Anniversary celebrations throughout the month of August.

Sunday September 2th

"GB6SWL" will be QRV for 2 days from Carnoustie, in Angus, Scotland.

Andy MM0CXA - will be the main operator.

September 9th & 10th:

"GB6SWL" will be QRV for 2 days from Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.

John - G8XTJ (ISWL President), will be the main operator.

September 16th & 17th:

"GB6SWL" will be QRV for 2 days from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

The Station is being run by the City of Belfast Radio Amateur Society - COBRAS.

(A Club Affiliated to the ISWL).

September 23rd and 24th:

"GB6SWL" will be QRV for 2 days from the Thornton Abbey, in Lincolnshire.

The Station is being run by the Grimsby ARS (A Club Affiliated to the ISWL).

September 30th and 1st October:

"GB6SWL" will be QRV for 2 days from Ivybridge, in Devonshire.

Peter G4VFG - will be the main operator.

The ISWL Club Callsigns - " GX4BJC /P " and " MX1SWL /P " will also be QRV

throughout September. (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

ISLANDS NEXT

CORSICA ISLAND (EU014) - I want to say you that I, Tom HA4DX and Laci HA0HW, will go for one week to Corsica Island (IOTA : EU-014, DIFM : TK-001, WLOTA 1390). 02 NOV till 10 NOV activity on all bands (also 160m) / cw, ssb, rtty and psk31 I hope to meet you on digi mode! Please look for us. Note from F5NQL: Don't expect any activity on 6 meters, strictly forbidden in Corsica and other corsican islands (Lavezzi, Ile Rousse, Cerbicales ...). (Kasimir, DL2SBY). (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

SANT ANTIOCO ISLAND - (VHF) - IS0, 2006-10-01, to 2006-10-12 During his holidays, Ronny, DL1RNW, will be qrv on 144MHz via tropo and ms (FSK441A) - Call will be IS0/DL1RNW and QTH Isola di Sant Antioco JM48FX - MS-FSK QRG: 144.370 (qsy.377) - Rig: 180 W+ 11el Yagi. (DL8EBW's VHF info). (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

BAHAMAS - N3DXX will be participating as C6/callsign in the competition CQWW DX CW (Nov 25-26) as simple operator in all the bands. The Qsl via KN5H. (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

AUSTRALIA - VK6NU, VK6APK, VK6HZ, VK6XH, VK6EH will be participating as VK6NE in the competition CQWW DX SSB (Oct 28-29) in class M/M or M/2. The Qsl via VK6NE. (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

BAZARUTO ISLAND (AF-072) - Marq/CT1BWW writes us to the "DX Bulletin XE1BEF" to inform us that, From the Hot of Desert with S05X to the Colt of the Arctic with JW/CT1BWW on Travelling in Rolas Island as S92BWW (S.Tome & Principe) and Fernando de Noronha Island (Brazil) as PY0F/CT1BWW in Azores as CU7X, CU6X and CU5X Marq is in departure to Mozambiuque will now operating from MAPUTO as C91BWW and BAZARUTO ISLAND in Indian Ocean SOUTH EAST AFRICA INDIAN OCEAN ADVENTURE from 7TH until 14Th October. Callsign C98BWW look at: http://www.geocities.com/c98bww  73s and all the Best Marq/CT1BWW, OK8BWW, S05X, JW/CT1BWW. MOZAMBIQUE AMATEUR RADIO DXpedition 2006, South East Africa Indian Ocean, Amateur Radio Adventure: http://www.geocities.com/c98bww

6-2 METERS:

SANT ANTIOCO ISLAND - (VHF) - IS0, 2006-10-01, to 2006-10-12 During his holidays, Ronny, DL1RNW, will be qrv on 144MHz via tropo and ms (FSK441A) - Call will be IS0/DL1RNW and QTH Isola di Sant Antioco JM48FX - MS-FSK QRG: 144.370 (qsy.377) - Rig: 180 W+ 11el Yagi. (DL8EBW's VHF info). (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

NETHERLANDS: 2006, is the 400th year since the famous painter Rembrandt van Rijn was born. Until September 16th, the special callsign PA400RVR is active on as numerous modes as possible on HF bands and 144, by the members of the LEIDEN ARC. QSL via VERON (R28) bureau or via PD0NTB, JC VAN LIT OUWERKERK, WILLEM DE ZWIJGERLAAN 6, 2316GB LEIDEN , The Netherlands About R V R, see : http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/rembrandt/  (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

NORTHEN IRELAND (HF + 2 METERS) - On 16 September - The Mid Ulster Amateur Radio Society will be QRV at the " Country comes to town " event in Portadown, Northern Ireland. They will be using the call GI3VFW on HF - CW / Phone and 2 meters - FM / SSB QSL by op's instructions. The Mid Ulster club is affiliated to the ISWL, so if heard or worked by ISWL members, it will count for the Monitor Award. If you get the chance, please spot them on the DX Cluster. (Merci Freddy DE0MST). (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

LIGHTHOUSES, MOUNTAINS, MILLS, CASTLES:

L'ESPIGUETTE LIGHTHOUSE - I'll be touring South of France starting next Sept 12. I'll be QRV on 40m and plan to be active from the l'Espiguette Lighthouse (DPLF:PB 069, ARLHS: FRA-276) and the Grau du Roi Lighthouse (DPLF : PB213, ARLHS : FRA-308). Watch the clusters; the dates are not yet known, but sure before Sept 20th. Callsign : F5JFU/P . All the QSO will be confirmed automatically via the French Bureau. (Cordialement. Pierre / F5JFU). (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

BELGIAN MILLS - On Sept 17th, happens the National Belgian Mills Meeting on the air, on the 80 and 40 meters bands From 0600 to 1000 UTC. More information at : http://www.ktk.be/BMA/Welcome.htm  (english), http://www.ktk.be/BMA/Bienvenue.htm  (français) or http://www.ktk.be/BMA/welkom.htm  (dutch) Thanks to take part in. For the B.M.A team ON3MN exONL03908 Maurice. (Merci Freddy DE0MST). (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

FRENCH CASTLES AND MILL: - Saturday Sept 16, DFCF 83113, The Fort Sud du Coudon, by Jean Michel, F5PRR, starting around 0600 UTC. 80/40/20m. QSL via Bureau, e qsl.cc or via mail. 73 à tous de F5PRR (Jean Michel). (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

- Saturday Sept 16, I, and Claude F5MCC, active as F5JNE/p from the astle of Orion DFCF 21051 , canton of Venarey les Laumes DDCF 21-36 and city of Grignon , zip code 21051 . QSL via bureau preferred. Amitiés François, F5JNE. (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

- Saturday Sept 16, DMF 24035 the Mill of ROQUELON, by Freddy, F8CKS. I'll be in the 500m perimeter of dfcf 24079 et dmf 24034 , so those who missed me on last activity can call me for these references too. Remember Sep 09/11 missing hams and all the other people. Amitiés à toutes et tous Freddy F8CKS. (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

WEST PIER LIGHTHOUSE - The Jean Bart/ F6KMB ARS (of Dunkerque NW France) will be active as F6KMB/p from the West Pier Lighthouse 5Far West) on September 16th, starting around 0600 UTC and ending around 1600 UTC. Usual frequencies on 7 and 14 MHz, CW/SSB. References : DPLF PB-201, ARLHS FRA-731. 73 F6BAW pour F6KMB/ Radio-Club Jean Bart de DUNKERQUE. (Forwarded with 73 by Maurice, F5NQL).

DX NEWS: 

 

 

 

FIVE RADIO AMATEURS IN THE ISS - on board the space station Shutle Atlantis arrived this day September 11 two austronautas more than they united to the company of the International Space Station, and now they are already 5 in total the radio amateurs on board the ISS. They are the Russian commandant Pavel Vinogradov RV3BS, the American astronaut Jeff Williams KC5TVQ, and the German astronaut Thomas Reiter DF4TR, of the expedition 13, and those that united today, the American Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper KD5TVR, and they Give Burbank KC5ZSX. And of 8 astronauts, 5 are ham radio. source: ARISS. (Galena on Line).

 

 

LOG ON LINES EF3IB - Of the carried out activity of September 9-10 in the Island Buddha (former IOTA) for the group that was integrated by EA3AXZ, EA3CXY, EA3DTD, EA3EIQ, EA3ESZ, EA3EVR, EA3GHZ, EC3AKY, EA3IM, EA5EOR with the callsign EF3IB and that it also counts for the prizes Spanish Islands Award Ref Die E-004, Arlhs Spa-050 End Tortosa Lighthouse, Spanish Lighthouse Ugly Award E-0377, Dme 43902 Sant Jaume D'enveja, Delta Of the Natural Ebro Park, is already in available in http://www.ea4td.com/logs.php  (73 of Óscar EA4TD www.ea4td.com  www.dxfuncluster.com).

 

 

 

 

INVITED TO CONTEST - The European Hams are invited to enter the 2nd Valve sets night. Date : from Sept 22nd sunset and night late up to 23th sunrise. Goal : To make as numerous contacts as possible using old valve sets. QRG : 3.633 Khz + ou - qrm. Mode : SSB only. Pwr : of what kind of set used, the power output is strictly limited up to 100 watts. More info and complete rules to be found at : http://www.on4ldl.be  (73 de ON4LDL http://www.on5cft.be  http://www.on4ldl.be  http://www.thn.uba.be).

 

 

SPECIAL EVENT - Rony PS7AB writes us to the "DX Bulletin XE1BEF" to inform us that, ZV100SD, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first flight in an airplane by the Brazilian Alberto Santos Dumont, in Bagatelle, France. 01-30 october, all bands.QSL via PS7AHR, direct or Bureau. That airplane, designated 14 Bis, is considered to be the first independence flight, self-propelled to take off, fly, and land without the use of catapults, high winds, launch rails, or other external assistance. This flight was the first public and officially observed from Aero-Club de France has been done in October 26th 1906. See more informations in: http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/history/q0189.shtml  (english) http://www.aeroclub.com/santos_dumont_14bis_14bis.htm  (French) (73, PS7AB, Rony www.radioamador.org.br).

 

 

 

 

PROPAGATION:

 

 

Current Solar Indicies from WWV

15-Sep-2006 at 0008 UTC

SFI = 83   A = 5   K = 1

Conditions during the last 24 hours

No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours.

Forecast for the next 24 hours

No space weather storms are expected for the next 24 hours.

 

Solar Wind Data

Provides solar wind velocity and energetic particle intensity

Updated at: 0212Z on September 15, 2006

 Velocity (km/s):              377.9

 Density (protons/cm3):              5.7

 

Penticton Observatory SFI Measurement

WWV only updates its SFI reading once a day at 2100Z

The Penticton solar observatory takes measurements at 1700Z, 2000Z, and 2300Z

(WWV uses the 2000Z Penticton measurement)

 

 The Penticton Observatory SFI value on 14-Sep-2006 at 2300Z was:  83

 

Three Day SFI and A-index Forecast

(updated daily after 2200Z)

This report issued on Sep 14, 2006 at 2204Z

 

  Date                SFI        A-index 

  14 Sep               080             5

  15 Sep               080             10

  16 Sep               080             12

 

Solar Activity Forecast

Solar activity is expected to be very low. There is a slight chance for an isolated C-class event.

Geophysical Activity Forecast

The geomagnetic field is expected to be predominantly quiet on 15 Sep. Quiet to unsettled conditions, with isolated active periods are expected for 16-17 Sep, as a coronal hole high speed stream moves into geoeffective position.

 

Recent Major Solar Flare Activity

(usually reported within 30 minutes of event peak)

 

  No major flare activity to report 

 

NOAA (American) Sunspot Number

This number is reported daily around 0225Z and reports

the number of sunspots observed in the previous 24 hour period

 

 The NOAA Sunspot number for 13-Sep-2006 was:              38

 

 Most recent five days (oldest first):             49  51  50  42  41  

 

GOES-8 Background X-ray Flux

This value is reported daily around 0225Z and reports the

average background x-ray flux level as measured by the GOES-8 satellite

 

 The GOES-8 Background X-ray Flux level on 13-Sep-2006 was:         A6

 

 Most recent five days (oldest first):             A7  A5  A6  A6  A5  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

CONTESTS:

 

 

Whether you choose to use terrestrial microwaves or try an "out of this world" experience, this is the weekend to learn microwaves aren't necessarily in the kitchen.

ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest -- 0600 local-2400 local Sep 16-17  http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2006/10-GHz.html

ARRL EME Contest -- from 0000Z Sep 16-2400Z Sep 17. Frequencies: 2304 MHz and up, 50-1296 MHz, Oct 14-15 and Nov 11-12 http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2006/eme.html

North American Sprint -- SSB, 0000Z-0400Z Sep 18 (See Feb QST, p 102, or www.ncjweb.com)

Scandinavian Activity Contest -- CW, sponsored by the Experimenterende Danske Radioamatorer (EDR) from 1200Z Sep 16-1200Z Sep 17 (phone 1200Z Sep 23-1200Z Sep 24). Frequencies: 80-10 meters. Categories: SOAB (QRP <5 W, LP <100 W, HP), MS, SWL. Exchange: RS(T) + serial number. QSO points: EU stations -- 1 pt, Non-EU -- 1 pt on 20-10, 3 pts on 80-40. Finals score is QSO pts × Scandinavian call areas counted once per band. For more information: www.sk3bg.se/contest/sacsc.htm. Logs due Oct 31 to saclogs@oz5wq.dk or to EDR HF Contest Manager, Peter Vestergaard, OZ5WQ, Vestervej 74, DK-4960 Holeby, Denmark.

Washington State Salmon Run -- CW/SSB/Digital, sponsored by the Western Washington DX Club from 1600Z Sep 16-0700Z Sep 17 and 1600Z-2400Z Sep 17. Frequencies: 160-6 meters. Categories: SO (CW, SSB, Digital or Mixed Mode; QRP, LP, HP >200W), MO-ST (WA Club, WA Non-club, Non-WA), Mobile (SO, MO), WA County Expedition. Exchange: RS(T) and S/P/C or county (for WA stations). QSO Points: SSB -- 2 pts, CW/Digital -- 4 pts. Work Expeditions and Mobiles from each county, log county line QSOs as 2 separate QSOs. Score: QSO points × WA counties (WA stations use S/P/C + WA counties) counted once only. QSOs with W7DX add 500 bonus points for each mode, up to 1000 points. For more information: www.wwdxc.org. Logs due Oct 31 to salmonrun@wwdxc.org (Cabrillo encouraged) or Western Washington DX Club, PO Box 395, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

South Carolina QSO Party -- Phone/CW/Digital, sponsored by the Columbia Amateur Radio Club (CARC) from 1300Z Sep 16-2100Z Sep 17. Frequencies (MHz): CW -- 1.805 and 50 kHz from band edge, Phone -- 1.845, 3.860, 7.260, 14.270, 21.370, 28.370, 50.125, 144.200, 146.58, 223.50, 446.00. No repeater or crossband QSOs, work mobiles again from each county. Categories: SOAB, SC Mobile. Exchange: serial number and SC county or S/P/C. QSO points: Phone -- 1 pt, CW -- 2 pts, Digital -- 3 pts. Score: Total QSO points × power multiplier (<5 W ×5, <150 W ×2, >150 W ×1) × SC counties (counted only once) × SC counties activated (SC Mobile only). 300 bonus points for QSO with N2ZZ or KF4GHC. For more information: www.kf4ghc.net. Logs due Oct 18 to scqp@kf4ghc.net or CARC SCQP Entry, PO Box 595, Columbia, SC 29202.

QCWA Fall QSO Party -- Phone/CW/Digital, sponsored by the Quarter Century Wireless Association from 1800Z Sep 16-1800Z Sep 17. Frequencies (MHz): CW -- 1.810, 3.540, 7.035, 14.040, 21.050, 28.050; Phone -- 1.910, 3.890, 7.244, 14.262, 21.365, 28.325, all VHF/UHF bands, no crossband or repeater QSOs. Categories: Mixed, Phone, CW/Digital. 15 QSOs with each station maximum and only one QSO with stations in home QCWA chapter. Exchange: Last two digits of year licensed and QCWA chapter or S/P/C. QSO points: Phone -- 1 pt, CW/Digital -- 2 pts. Score: QSO points × QCWA chapters + S/P/C counted only once, regardless of band. W2MM counts as a 3 point multiplier on each band. For more information: http://qcwa.org/2006-qso-party-rules.htm. Send logs to w2od@aol.com or Robert Buus, W2OD, 8 Donner St, Holmdel, NJ 07733-2004.

QRP Afield -- CW/Phone/Digital, sponsored by the New England QRP Club, 1500Z-2100Z Sep 16. Frequencies: 160-10 meters, QRP calling frequencies. Categories: SOAB, MS. Exchange: RS(T), S/P/C, and NE-QRP number or power. QSO points: HP (>5 W) fixed station -- 1 pt, HP mobile or portable -- 2 pts, QRP fixed -- 5 pts, QRP mobile or portable -- 10 pts. Score: QSO points × S/P/C (counted once only). For more information: www.qsl.net/wq1rp/main.htm. Logs due Oct 15 to k1cl@arrl.net or Chuck Ludinsky, K1CL, 6 Prancing Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824-1922.

Get Your Feet Wet Weekend -- CW, sponsored by FISTS CW Club from 0000Z Sep 15-0000Z Sep 18. Frequencies (MHz): 3.610, 7.110, 14.110, 21.110, 28.110. Categories: Newcomer or Experienced. Exchange: Call sign/N (newcomer) or Call sign/E (experienced), RST, Name, QTH, FISTS number or power, last two digits of first year licensed. QSO points: 2 pts for cross-category, 1 pt for same category. Score: QSO points × 1 + number of stations (with year of 2000-2006 counted only once). Send all CW manually (no memory or computer keyers). For more information: www.fists.org. Logs due Oct 30 to HALLINL@lanecc.edu (ADIF, Excel, or ASCII format, please) or Lee Hallin, N7NU, 3413 Walton Ln, Eugene, OR 97408.

 

NEXT WEEK:

 

Instead of surfing the net, why not try using your computer to try the amateur digital experience?

CQ Worldwide RTTY DX Contest -- sponsored by CQ Magazine from 0000Z Sep 23-2400Z Sep 24. Frequencies: 80-10 meters. Categories: SOAB (LP, HP>150 W), SOSB, Assisted (AB only), MS (LP, HP), M2, MM. Exchange: RST + CQ Zone (W/VE stations also send state/province). QSO points: own country -- 1 pt, different country, same continent -- 2 pts, diff cont -- 3 pts. Score: QSO points × S/P/C (incl WAE countries) + CQ Zones counted once per band. For more information: www.cq-amateur-radio.com. Logs due Oct 29 in -Cabrillo format to rtty@cqww.com.

 

Scandinavian Activity Contest -- SSB, 1200Z Sep 23-1200Z Sep 24 (see Sep 16-17).

Texas QSO Party -- CW/Phone/Digital, sponsored by the Northwest Amateur Radio Society (NARS) from 1400Z Sep 23-0200Z Sep 24 and 1400Z-2000Z Sep 24. Frequencies (MHz): CW -- 40 to 60 kHz above bottom of band, Phone -- 25 kHz above edge of General segments and 28.300-28.500, VHF -- 50.2, 144.2. Categories: Fixed Stns -- SO-Mixed (HP and QRP <5 W CW, <10 W Phone), SO-CW, MO; Mobile (Texas Only) -- SO-Mixed, SO-CW, MO. Exchange: RST + TX County or S/P/C or MM region. QSO points: Phone -- 2 pts, CW/Digital -- 3 pts. Score: QSO points × TX counties (TX stations add S/P/C). Multipliers counted only once. Add 500 points for every 5 counties from which a specific TX Mobile is worked. Texas mobiles add 1000 points to final score for every county activated with five or more QSOs. For more information: www.txqp.org. Logs due Oct 31 to k5cx@arrl.net or Texas QSO Party Committee, 16880 East Maglitto Cir, Tomball, TX 77377-8414.