It is Sunday the 28th September 2008 and here is ANARTS with our weekly RTTY news bringing you - cast 1514.
Views expressed in this news bulletin are not necessarily those of the Broadcast Officer, the Relay Officers, or of the Society.
Items in this broadcast include
1. News item
2. IPS Report
3. VK2SG RTTY DX Notes
4. OPDX Bulletin excerpts
5. ARRL DX News
6. Anarts Information
A.N.A.R.T.S. News Bulletin 1514 for 28th September 2008
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IPS Weekly Solar and Geophysical Report for 19th to 25th September, issued on 26th September by the IPS Radio and Space Services.
SUMMARY
Date 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
10cm flux 68 68 68 69 69 68 68
AFr index 3 1 1 2 2 1 ( 5 estimated)
Aaus index 4 3 3 3 2 2 ( 3 estimated)
T index -11 -11 -15 -8 -9 -6 -7
Solar flare activity was very low all week.
Geomagnetic activity observed for the Australian Region was quiet all week.
Southern Australian Ionospheric F2 critical frequencies were near predicted to 15 per cent enhanced on 19th and 25th; near predicted on 20th, 23rd and 24th; near predicted to 30 per cent enhanced on 21st; and near predicted to 25 per cent enhanced on 22nd.
Forecast for 26th September to 2nd October
Solar activity should be very low.
Geomagnetic activity should be mostly quiet with a possible increase in activity
to active and possible minor storm levels at high latitudes towards the end of the forecast period.
Frequencies should be mostly near predicted monthly values.
courtesy of the IPS Radio and Space Services
summary by Pat Leeper VK2JPA
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RTDX0925 RTTY DX
VK2SG RTTY DX NOTES FOR WEEK ENDING 25 SEPTEMBER 2008 (BID RTDX0925)
This week our information came from UT5RP, GU0SUP, I5FLN, NG3K, W6WRT, W3UR and DX Summit.
Thank you all!
This weekend is the CQWW RTTY DX Contest. Rules at:
http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/RTTY_Rules_July2008ENTIRE.pdf
Friday 19
0401-14084 KH6FI
0601-14084 JT1DN
0650-14084 A61CK via PE1BSX
0725-14080 A71EM
1109-14084 UK8AKK
1113- 1808 W6WRT
1220-14090 UN1L
1331-14083 EW8CM
1334-14087 9V1F1
1401-14084 VU2NKS
1405-14081 4Z5AV
1416- 7032 UN7PBY
1514-14091 HI8LAM
2008-14084 RA2FN
2017-14080 FM5WD via W3HNK
2027-14081 OA4CN
2030-14085 UA2FFW
2222-14084 9L1BTB
2328-14083 OA4AHW
Saturday 20
0250- 7038 FM5AW
0833-18103 D8TG
0931-14083 4L8A
0935-18105 KB7OBU/KH2
1005-21084 4X4DK
1202-14083 XU7ABN
1210-14091 VQ9LA
1224-14084 YB0JIV
1231-14078 4L1BR
1244-14096 E21YDP
1245-14095 VR2XLN
1247- 7038 YC8FEF
1256-14084 YB0JIV
1306-14080 4Z4DX
1347- 7031 VR2XLN
1418-14090 UN1L
1427-14080 4L1BR
1447-14092 9V1F1
1518-18102 VU2NKS
1519-18100 Z29KM via EA7FTR
1613- 7042 E21YDP
1715-14084 NL7V
1717-14089 5C5W
1912-14093 9J2QQV
2133- 7035 UN1L
Sunday 21
0034- 7038 5C5W
0112- 7039 J88DR
0406-21081 DV1JM
0438-14087 4L1BR
0504-14093 NL7V
0521-21084 VR2XLN
0551-14085 UK8AKK
0618-21085 E21YDP
0632-21088 DS5DYM
0710-21085 UN7PBY
0808-18102 KB7OBU/KH2
0851-14092 5C5W
0904-14098 UA2FFW
1014-14088 9V1F1
1102-14093 RK2FXG
1113-14081 6K2DIO
1130- 7040 OY1CY
1151- 7036 DV1JM
1341-14083 TI8II
1358-14089 XU7ABN
1451-14084 YB4IR
1532-18100 EA6NB
1549-14086 VU2NKS
1708-10143 OY3JE
1719-14085 SV9/SV1AVD
1830-14087 6W1SE
1344-18099 CX2ABC
1925-10144 SV9/SV1AVD
2030-18102 FM5AA
2119-14085 HP1AC
Monday 22
0248-14080 A35RK
0810-14082 OJ0J
0815-14085 JT1DN
0926-14086 JY4NE
1103-14080 9V1F1
1104-14082 A52K
1108-14085 4D75J
1133-14085 ET3AA
1303-18107 VR2XMT
1307-14086 EW1AK
1316-14083 XU7ABN
1317-14082 OJ0J via OH0RJ
1318-14086 EY8MM
1509-14088 UN1L
1552-10141 V55SRT
1614-14083 JY4NE
1757-14084 HR9/WQ7R
1842-10143 TR8CA
1856-10137 ZS2EZ
Tuesday 23
0333- 7035 EK8PL
0908-14088 4D75J
0931-14085 JT1DN
0955-14084 XU7ABN
1136-18102 4K9W
1141-18101 E21YDP
1200-14078 J49XB
1212-14080 EK8PL
1235-14085 ET3AA
1235-14089 UN1L
1250-14079 OJ0J
1257-14085 TI8II
1311-14084 UA2FFW
1333-14084 XU7ABN
1351-14089 VU2NKS
1353-14079 HZ1PS
1437-14086 A61CK
1501-10146 OJ0J
1559-14083 7Z1SJ/ND
1632-10145 UN6G
1727-14080 TR8CA via F6CBC
1744-14086 HI8LAM
1802-10137 ZS2EZ
1804-10138 OJ0J
1833-14083 OX3WS
1901-14085 9J2QQV
1927-14085 FM5AA
2010- 1841 J49XB
2156-10134 HR9/WQ7R
2157-14086 KG4SS
2206-10145 ZS2DL
Wednesday 24
0008- 7038 5D0IPY
0119- 7035 EK8PL via SP9LJD
0706-14085 JT1DN
0938-21081 4D75J
1146-14084 CU2AO
1208-14079 J49XB
1216-14081 OJ0J
1229-14086 UK8OAR
1238-14083 XU7ABN
1244-14090 UA2FFW
1305-14086 9K2YM
1313-14083 UK8AKK
1318-18076 A25/DL7DF
1355-14084 EY8MM
1358-14086 VU2NKS
1451-14084 EK8PL
1454-14091 7Z1HB
1539-14082 EW8CM
1624-14082 5D0IPY
1720-10136 ZS2EZ
1757-14086 KG4SS
1803-14091 EA8AIP
1937-14079 ZS6WN
1945-10143 3A2MW
2005- 1839 J49XB
2043-10138 HB0/DF4OR
2143-10137 J39BS
Thursday 25
0028-10138 KG4SS
0118- 3591 5D0IPY via I0YKN
0155- 3590 KG4SS
0405-14084 5H3AP/3
0450-14084 5R8IM
0633-14085 JT1DN
0704-14080 OJ0J
0931-14079 J49XB
1007-14083 EK8PL
1017- 1808 W6WRT
1151-18103 3A2MW
1206-14083 XU7ABN
1212-18103 CN8SG
1217-18102 J49XB
1254-14089 RK2FWA
1305-14084 EK8PL
1310-14089 4O7A
1334-21087 HZ1PS
1341-14080 OJ0J
1353-18102 9M2CNC
1403-14086 KG4SS
1405-18104 VQ9LA
1415-14105 9M2CNC
1449-18103 ZS6WN
1524-14085 VU2NKS
1525-18100 OJ0J
1544-18107 4Z4TL
1616-14088 7Q7HB
1639-14088 5B4AGE
1639-14082 5H3AP/3
1707-14083 FR1AH
1719-14086 EA8RR
1843-10138 OJ0J
1852-10137 ZS2EZ
1911-14088 6W1SE
1912-14083 V55SRT
1937-10137 E73BB
2054-14080 4O/YU7AE
2100-14085 CX6BAP
2117-14088 ST2EB
2120-10136 ZF2JO
2203-10134 KG4SS
2256- 7039 FM5AA
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For next week's bulletin, send your bandpass and notes of interest to Phil, GU0SUP, at e-mail: pcooper@guernsey.net
73, Don AA5AU
http://www.aa5au.com
http://www.rttycontesting.com
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The Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 876 - excerpts
2008 FALL CLASSIC DX EVENT (Sponsored by the CountryuncleDX Group)
Ron, K4SX, reports the following on September 17th: "It is my pleasure and
privilege to announce today the first annual Fall Classic DX Event sponsored by
www.countryuncledx.com
. This DX Event has been founded for the primary purpose of generating
enthusiasm for DXing, Amateur Radio, and to provide an inclusive way for Hams
who do not like to 'contest' but would enjoy a way to compete over a longer
period of time than a weekend without calling 'CQ Contest'. So the 2008 Fall
Classic DX Event has been developed and launched for Amateurs to participate and
enjoy DXing.
The Event begins on October 1, 2008, and ends December 31, 2008. All event
information can be found at
www.countryuncledx.com
or you can E-mail K4SX or N4DA for information and details.
I should also mention that this event is not intended to compete with or
preclude any other DX competition or contests. It is worth also noting that all
DX contacts made in contests during the event period may and will be counted.
I hope you decide to post this to your website and newsletters and that you plan
on joining in and having some DX fun! If you have any question, please contact
N4DA@bellsouth.net ..."
3B7, ST. BRANDON ISLAND
Rachid, 3B8FQ, is planning to activate St. Brandon Island as 3B7FQ, in October.
The dates of the operation have not been determined. As in April, when Rachid
operated 3B6FQ from Agalega Is., this will be a working trip, with on-air
activities shared with meteorological maintenance duties. Rachid's 3B6FQ
operation netted almost 500 QSOs from Agalega.
More specific details will be disseminated closer to the departure date. QSL all
of Rachid's operations via K5XK. Ron reports that he has moved to a new QTH,
delaying some QSL replies for 3B8FQ and 3B6FQ. Cards for both operations are
printed and replies to all direct requests will be mailed within the next week.
Bureau requests that have been received will go out in October.
K5XK is also the QSL manager for the current 5Z4/RW1AU operation. See
www.qrz.com/k5xk for detailed QSL information.
3V, TUNISIA
Dmitry, RW4WM, will be active as 3V8SS from Sousse between September 29th and
October 8th. Look for activity on CW and SSB, with some RTTY. QSLs for this
operation go via RW4WM, direct or by the Bureau.
A2, BOTSWANA
Just a reminder that Sigi/DL7DF and a team of operators will be active as
A25/DL7DF this week from Botswana between September 23rd and October 6th. They
plan to have several stations on the air on 160-10 meters using CW and SSB. One
station will be exclusively dedicated to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. Operators
mentioned are: Manfred/DK1BT, Wolfgang/ DL4WK, Andy/DL5CW, Sigi/DL7DF,
Frank/DL7UFR and Leszek/SP3DOI. QSL via DL7DF, direct or by the DARC Bureau.
Pilots for this DXpedition are Bernd/DF3CB and Floyd/N5FG. For more details,
please visit:
http://www.dl7df.com/a25/index.html
A6, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Don, N1DG, is leaving shortly for A6, A7 and A9. However, Don states that he
only intends to operate from A61AD around September 27-30th. He expects to be in
the CQWW RTTY Contest (September 27-28th) for a few hours. Don adds that if
anyone is desperate for an A6 contact on 20-10m inclusive, to send him an E-mail
and he will be happy to try to oblige (CW SSB and RTTY only please). Don's
E-mail address is: don@aurumtel.com
CENTRAL PACIFIC TOUR (T30 and T31, possibly C21 and T33)
Toshi, JA8BMK, is expected to depart Sapporo on September 30th to Fiji (3D2) and
fly from there to Western Kiribati (T30). His expected arrival is on October
2nd. Ships travel to Central Kiribati (T31) run about every 30-45 days, so while
waiting to travelling to T31, Toshi will activate T30 for an unknown period of
time. Equipment has already been shipped and waiting in T30. His equipment
includes: Yaesu VLA-1000, TL933, 3 Generators, Yagi Antenna, Vertical antenna,
Tent and Toyota van. He is also carrying additional equipment including an
IC-7000, FT-897D and a HL-1.2KFX (Tokyo High Power).
Toshi operates on CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. He will concentrate on EU and
USA openings on the lower bands and the 30/17/12 meter bands. If possible, he
will try to go Nauru (C21) and Banaba Island (T33). Because of long intervals
between the boats to T31, he may be on the Island (Canton Island mentioned) for
2-3 months. Donations to assist in this long DXpedtion are appreciated. QSL via
JA8UWT.
E7, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
Look for E73M to be active during the CQWW DX RTTY Contest (September 27-28th)
as a Multi-Single entry. Operators mentioned are Danny/E73M, Boris/E73Y,
Edin/E74A and Kula/E74KC. QSL via E73Y or K2PF.
EW, BELARUS
Andrei, NP3D, will be active as EW1AR during his vacation in Minsk between
September 22-29th. Look for him to be in the CQWW DX RTTY Contest (September
27-28th). Before the contest he will be active on all HF bands and modes, but
mostly RTTY. He states that his operation is in memory of EU1MM. QSL via W3HNK,
LoTW or direct to NP3D.
J4, CRETE
Uli, DJ9XB, will be active as J49XB between now and October 4th. He will
probably be in the CQWW RTTY Contest (September 27-28th) because he likes RTTY.
Also watch 160 meters. QSL via his home callsigns.
LONGER PACIFIC TOUR (Update)
Hugh, K6HFA, is now making a longer trip/stay in the Pacific before he joins up
with the team who will be activating three IOTAs in Papua-New Guinea (see
OPDX.871). Look for him to be active this week from Tonga between September 23rd
and October 11th. He will then go to one of the Papua New Guinea islands in the
Bismarck Archipelago (OC-008) group before joining the team between October
12-18th. For more details and updates, visit:
http://www.425dxn.org/dxped/p29_2008/
OJ0, MARKET REEF (OH2BH Press Release)
FOUR BRAVE MEN CHALLENGE THE ROCKY GULF OF FINLAND
OJ0B QRV FROM SEPTEMBER 18-29TH
"Yes, you got it right, for eleven days temperatures in this Far North region
will have dropped to some 6C. Spending almost a fortnight in a damp and cold
lighthouse takes some determination, with no shower and no reasonable sanitary
facilities available.
Operators Pertti/OH2PM, Ilmo/OH2BO, Henry/OH3JR and Lars/OH0RJ will attempt a
landing this early Friday morning. They will run two Yaesu FT-1000MPs and
Alpha 91B amplifiers. They have built a special array for 160M hoping for some
early propagation into the United States. Also, they will run a SteppIR beam,
a Butternut HF-2V and an assortment of wires.
During this coming weekend, Pertti, OH2PM, will be running the Scandinavian
Activity Contest (CW single-op all-band), and the following weekend the same
thing on SSB
http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/sacnsc.htm
It will be the 50th Anniversary Scandinavian Activity Contest with a special
offering of diplomas by the Swedish organizers. A special SAC 50th Anniversary
Home Page is launched at:
http://www.qrq.se/sac/
During the two contest periods, the other station will be exclusively on 160M
as well as on the WARC bands.
If you observe some interesting openings outside of the contest and wish to
inform the operators on Market Reef, just drop an email to oh2bh at sral.fi
QSL via OH2BH."
T8, PALAU
Operators Lee/HL1IWD and Harry/WX8C will be active as T88YB and T88OO,
respectively, from October 24-27th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW,
SSB and possibly some RTTY. The operation will include an entry in CQWW SSB
contest as T88YB. QSL via their home callsigns, by the Bureau or direct.
VK9, WILLIS ISLAND (Update)
Chris, DL1MGB/VK9DWX, reports on September 19th in News #7 (an Excerpt) - Young
DXpeditioners on Willis:
"We have decided! It was a very difficult decision for us, we have got 22
applications, all of them avid contesters and DXers, unfortunately some of
them did not meet the age criteria, others with visa-problems had to withdraw.
Two of them were outstanding in performance, dedication and commitment. These
two rookies to join our expedition to Willis Isl. are:
* On the first part: W4WJF, William Joshua (Josh) Fischer, from North
Carolina, USA, 21 years old
* On the second part: ZS6DXB, Rhynhardt (Rhy) Louw from JHB, Rep. of South
Africa, 25 years old
We are very happy to announce this decision to the DXers community and hope
that this will encourage further DXpeditions to take similar or even better
approaches to promote and "elmer" young DXers and Contesters.
All our preparations are entering the final stage. 1.4 tons of material are on
its way and as our carrier told us, it is about to arrive in Australia with
the "MS Ute Oltmann" in these days.
VR, HONG KONG (AS-006)
Vincent, F4BKV, is now working here until September 2009. Look for him to sign
as VR2/F4BKV using an FT-857D with 100 watts and random wires from a small
apartment on the 22nd floor in the Wan Chai District. Activity will be mostly
PSK31 with some SSB.
YB0, INDONESIA
Pri, YB0ECT, will be active during the CQ WW DX RTTY Contest (September 27-28th)
as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m)/Low-Power entry. QSL via K3AIR.
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73’s from Pat VK2JPA broadcast Officer.