It is Sunday the 27th July 2008 and here is ANARTS with our weekly RTTY news bringing you - cast 1505.
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. Anarts Information
A.N.A.R.T.S. News Bulletin 1505 for 27th July 2008
At time of writing (typing?), 349 logs have been received by email. Keep ‘em coming!
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IPS Weekly Solar and Geophysical Report for 18th to 24th July, issued on 25th July by the IPS Radio and Space Services.
SUMMARY
Date 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
10cm flux 67 66 66 66 66 66 65
AFr index 5 1 2 5 9 12 ( 10 estimated)
Aaus index 4 2 2 4 8 13 ( 6 estimated)
T index 2 -4 -4 5 0 5 4
Solar flare activity was very low all week.
Geomagnetic activity observed for the Australian Region was quiet 18th to 21st; quiet to unsettled on 22nd and 24th; and quiet to active on 23rd.
Southern Australian Ionospheric F2 critical frequencies were mostly near predicted on 18th; near predicted on 19th and 20th; near predicted to 30 per cent enhanced on 21st and 23rd; near predicted to 25 per cent enhanced on 22nd; and near predicted to 40 per cent enhanced on 24th. Spread F was reported at most stations on 20th.
Forecast for 25th to 31st July
Very low solar activity is expected for the forecast period. There are no current active regions or returning regions.
Geomagnetic activity sees quiet to unsettled conditions expected. No recurrent coronal hole activity is expected during the forecast period.
Frequencies are expected to be near predicted monthly values.
courtesy of the IPS Radio and Space Services
summary by Pat Leeper VK2JPA
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RTDX0724 RTTY DX
VK2SG RTTY DX NOTES FOR WEEKENDING 24, JULY 2008 (BID RTDX0724)
What's Wrong with the Sun? (Nothing). The sun is now near the
low point of its 11-year activity cycle. There is an interesting
article at
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/11jul_solarcycleupdate.htm?friend
Our thanks this week go only to: AA5AU, GU0SUP, UT5RP, OH2AQ
DXSummit
Bandpass:
Friday 18
0221-14083 KH6GMP
0927--7039 HB0/DJ2HD
0958-14085 CS27R
1023--7029 HC5WW
1110-18105 VQ9LA
1450-14092 C91XO
1458-14085 PF0R
1503-14082 OX3DB
1518-14087 ES1GE
1642-14085 6W1SJ
1748-14083 TI8II
2125--7042 HB0/DL7JAN
2141-14084 EA8AOP
Saturday 19
0733-18102 A92HB
1051-14080 TF/DL3PS
1104-14082 UN70FF
1212-14084 XU7ABN
1232-14083 UW8I
1248-14083 KP4ED
1250-18104 SV9DJO
1322-14086 XE3RR
1338-14083 UW8I
1343-14081 HC2GF
1451-14081 V31MR
1512-14092 E21YDP
1550-21086 KP4ED
1553-14087 VR20080
1713-21088 CO8LY
1717-14086 VU2NKS
1900-14099 TA1EE
2010-21092 KL7RA
2018-21086 J39BS
2058-14097 FG5LA
2125-21089 KL9DX
2204-21089 TI8II
Sunday 20
0113-21093 BX4AF
0114-21092 E21YDP
0214-14110 KL7RA
0512-14087 OV1A
0519-21086 UW8I
0544-21091 UR7GO
0559-14085 TA1EE
0602-14089 4L1FP
0629--7080 KL7RA
0637-14094 NL7V
0739-14085 UW8I
0806-14085 UA2FFW
0827-14083 YB0JIV
0852-21083 DV1JM
0852-28100 GU0SUP
0904-14084 E21YDP
1007-21089 EU8RZ
1213-14083 HB0/DJ2IA
1255-14090 BT1OH
1340-14087 VR20080
1353-14085 TI8II
1411-14086 5X1NH
1416-14087 C91R
1421-14082 VU2NKS
1447-14082 VU2NKS
1528-14093 3DA0OK
1731-14081 V31MR
2003-14087 ER3ZZ
2122-14094 HI3TEJ
2124-14084 CQ9600DL Via CT3DL
2225-14081 EU7SA
2250-14084 2I0SAI
Monday 21
0054-14090 SV9CVY
0211-14086 KL8DX
0225-14085 AL7GA
0231-14085 JT1DN
0751-18105 3DA0OK
0854-18084 CN8SG
1026-18102 VU2NKS
1034-14084 HB0/PA3FGA
1108-14084 TS2ASJ
1230-14088 BT1OH
1335-14084 TF/DL3FS
1427-14088 5X1NH
1712-14085 UN7BEW
1905-14083 CN8SG
1909-14083 UK8AKK
1921-14084 ER1RY
2054-14093 SV9CVY
2126-14088 TA1DX
2129-14085 J69BS
2140-14086 KP4JRS
2156-14084 CO8CML
2258-14084 A35RK
Tuesday 22
0013-14083 A35RK
0725--7039 HB0/PA3FGA
0817-14082 RX0AT/P
0909-14082 TF/DL3PS
0953-14084 JT1DN
1211-14078 A92HB
1303-14082 4K9W
1327--7028 BT1OJ
1431-14082 C91R
1544-18104 AN5CNK Expo Zaragoza
1612-14080 CQ35MD
1620-18105 5B4AIL
1655-14085 9G5ZS
1812-14085 VU2NKS
1816-14086 UK8AKK
1817-14086 HB0/PC5A
1931-14084 CU2/F5LMJ/P
1934-10147 HB0/PC5A
1958-14083 CU2AF
2016-10149 SY7ISDE
2205-14079 CQ9500DL
2226-14085 AO80K/H
Wednesday 23
0306-14081 A35RK
0748-14092 3DA0OK
1029-14080 TF/DL3PS
1249-14085 JT1DN
1302-14080 C91R
1328-14083 VU3DJQ
1411-14082 4K9W
1441-14083 VR2008O
1552-14081 E20WXA
1832-10139 9K2YM
1929-14087 TA1CQ
2113-14084 6W1SE
2133-14084 KP4ED
Thursday 24
0337--7040 AM8IL
0514-14071 3D2ER
0939-14081 AM8IL
1135-14083 VR2008O
1245-14083 TI8II
1353-14084 RX0AT/P
1442-14087 WP4U
1449--7040 RX0AT/P
1504-14087 WP4U
1513-18103 WP4U
2028-14085 KP4ED
2051-14080 FM5AA
2210-14084 HC2GF
2231-14085 C6AXD
2241-14087 TK5IH
Note of interest:
GLORIOSO, FR/G. Tentative data for this trip could be from Sept.20th
to Oct. 15th stay tuned at their home page:
http://glorieuses2008.free.fr/ for more
WILLIS IS., VK9. A large team of operators will be on from October
9th to 27th from 160-10m on CW, SSB and RTTY with 4 statiosn running
high power.
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For next week's bulletin, send your bandpass and notes of
interest to Don, AA5AU, e-mail: aa5au@bellsouth.net
Gl de (DX2) Luciano, I5FLN
e-mail luciano.fusari@alice.it
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The Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 867 - excerpts
4W, TIMOR-LESTE
Jose, CT1ERC, was heard this past weekend signing 4W6UTL on 20 meters SSB (14195
kHz around 0329z and 0800z). He is expected to be there until early August. QSL
via CT1ERC.
5Z, KENYA (IOTA Op)
Antonio, IK8VRH, will be active as 5Z4/IK8VRH from Malindi, time permitted, in
August. Operations will be from the Coast Province North Group (AF-040) between
August 15-17th and the Coast Province South Group (AF-067) between August
20-22nd. Enrico, 5Z4ES, will be with him. Activity will be on 40/20/17 meters
using CW/SSB/RTTY. Equipment will be a FT450AT with a Sommerkamp 300watt PA,
Bubbledipole, Zx Mini Beam,-USB II MicroHAM and MiXW.
A3, TONGA
Paul, A35RK, informs OPDX that he just received a SignaLink USB interface and
software package for digital modes (RTTY, PSK, etc), courtesy of Mike, K6BR. He
hopes to be active on some of the digital modes sometime this week. Paul states,
"I haven't been on the digital modes for years, so please be patient with me
while I attempt to teach an old dog some new tricks.... HI" BREAKING NEWS: A35RK
is now QRV on the digital modes as of 2200z, July 19th. He worked many stations
on PSK31 and a couple on RTTY (he stayed away from RTTY, because there was a
contest on). Look for him to be active on 20m and 17m digital, as time permits.
AM8/AN8/EH8, CANARY ISLANDS (Update/IOTA Op)
Operators from the RSGB IOTA Contest 2005 (3V8SM Djerba Island) and 2006 (ED7SPI
Sancti Petri Island) operations will use the following callsigns and activate
Lobos Island (AF-004) and lighthouses in the Canary Islands between July
22-29th:
AN8L - From Lobos Island (AF-004) during the RSGB IOTA Contest (July
26-27th).Reference numbers are: IOTA AF-004, DIE S-008, ARLHS CAI-005, WLOTA
0155, FEA D2786 and DME 35014.
AM8IL - From Lobos Island and Punta Martino Lighthouse (possibly the first
time activated). Reference numbers are: IOTA AF-004, DIE S-008, ARLHS CAI-005,
WLOTA 0155, FEA D2786 and DME 35014.
EH8RDB - On July 25th; Islote de Barrieto (Barreto Rock). Reference numbers
are: DIE: S-117, IOTA: AF-004 and DME: 35014.
EH8VCL - On July 24th and 27th; Vertice Geodesico (Caldera de Lobos).
Reference numbers are: Spanish Bench Mark Award DVGE: VGGC-035, DME: 35014,
IOTA: AF-004 and DIE: S-008.
The Lobos Island is located in the Atlantic Ocean, north of Fuerteventura Island
and is uninhabited. Operators mentioned are: EA8AUW, EA8BGO, EC8ADW, EC8AMI,
DH1TW, DL5RMH, EA4DRV, EA4TD, EA5AER, EA5FX, EA5KM and EC4DX. They state it took
several months of hard work to get the right permits, but they thank the Canary
Islands authorities. Activity will be on 160-6 meters including 30/17/12 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY. They plan to have at least 3 or 4 stations active at the
same time in two different camps, as well as a portable station for EH8RDB and
EH8VCL. QSL via EC8AMI, by the Bureau or direct. Their Web site is at:
http://www.islotedelobos.com
C9, MOZAMBIQUE (Update)
Frosty's, K5LBU, team was very active this past week from Mozambique. They
should be on the air until July 30th. Frosty reported that Hal, ZS6WB, had an
accident with his car and has no transportation to C9, so regretfully there
will be no EME or 6 meters this trip. Activity will be on all bands from 160-6 this trip. They have a log search on
the Web at:
http://www.tdxs.net/C9.html
CN, MOROCCO (IPA Op)
Gab, HA3JB (SU8BHI), reports that he now has a new license from Morocco. Look
for him to be active as CN2IPA between September 21st and October 5th. Activity
will be good for the Inter- national Police Association Award (IPA). He plans to
be on CW, RTTY, PSK, SSTV and some SSB, as well as an entry in the 2008 CQ DX
RTTY Contest. QSL via HA3JB: Gabor Kutasi, H-8601 Siofok, P.O.Box 243, HUNGARY,
EUROPE.
EA6, BALEARIC ISLANDS
Andre, LX1FX, is expected to be active from Minorka Island (EU-004) between July
22nd and August 15th (possibly one week longer). Activity will be on the HF
bands and 6 meters as well as 70, 144 and 432 MHz. Modes will be CW, SSB, as
well JT6 via MS. Andre's equipment is an ICOM 7000, OZ xvrtr/4m - dipole antenna
for VHF and a "Fieber- glaasstab" on the HF bands. He will be on stand-by with
an Marine-TRX ICM-710M on 14.333 MHz and 10.133 MHz (0900z).
IOTA NEWS
AF-019. Operators Sal/IT9HUV and Joe/IT9RBW (and family) will be vacationing on
Lampedusa Island (IIA AG-001) between August 1-7th. They will be active as
IG9/homecall on 40/20/15/10 meters using RTTY and CW. They will use an Icom
IC756ProIII into a Multi-band dipole and MP1 antennas. QSL via IT9DQM.
EU-008. Members of Sands Contest Group and Workington Amateur Radio Society are
combining to activate the Isle of Jura, from September 22-29th. They are hoping
to be active on all modes and bands as conditions allow. The Sands Contest Group
has previously activated Mull in 2006 and Workington Amateur Radio Society has
had several activations, the last of which was Barra Island in 2007. More
information as it happens can be found on the Sands Contest Group blog at:
http://m0scg.blogspot.com
EU-030. Operatprs Roald/OZ1BLO and Karl/LA8DW will be active from Bornholm
Island (DIA BO-001, WLOTA LH-2203), July 21-26th. Activity will be on 80-10
meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31. QSL via bureau.
EU-072. Laci/HA6NL and some friends will travel to Skopelos Island, Greece, and
be active as SV8/homecall between July 21-31st. During the the RSGB IOTA Contest
(July 26-27th), they will be using J48 callsigns as follows: J48NL (Laci/HA6NL),
J48JJ (Al/HA7JJS), J48P (Laci/HA7PL) and J48PS (Zsolt/HA6PS). Activity is
planned for all HF bands and 6 meters. QSL via the HA QSL Bureau or direct to
their home callsign.
NA-067. Members of the Tennessee Valley DX Association (TVDXA) will activate
Hatteras Island using the callsign W4PL. This island is part of the North
Carolina State East Group. W4PL plans on being active about 1900z on Saturday,
September 27th, and will go QRT Saturday, October 4th. The group will use 100
watt transceivers and plan to be active on 80-10 meters HF (SSB, CW with some
PSK and RTTY), and 6 meters SSB and CW. Additional information will
be added to their Web site during and following the activation at:
http://www.tvdxa.com
NA-234. (Update/IOTA NEW ONE!) Breaking News: The KL7DX IOTA-expedition to
Chuginadak Island (Aleutians Islands, Alaska) is under feasibility review by
team members - Yuri Sushkin/N3QQ, Sergey Morozov/RA3NAN and Yuri Zaruba/UA9OBA.
The Okmok Volcano, located 75 miles away from their destination, continues to
erupt. The volcano is currently at aviation color code RED and alert level
WARNING. All areas immediately around the volcano are considered hazardous.
Airborne ash and gas continue to drift with the wind and pose a hazard to
aviation in the area. Satellite data continues to show a long (~250km) plume
moving east, the height of the plume is approximately 9,100m (30,000 ft) above
sea level. Cleveland Volcano on Chuginadak Island has current aviation color
code YELLOW and volcano alert level ADVISORY.
MORE BREAKING NEWS: RZ3EM passes the latest news from KL7DX as of 0300z, July
19th -- "Smoke and ash continue in the area of the volcano, but the team has
decided to continue on to Chuginadak Island. They have made arrangements to
proceed on a larger boat, the Lady Gudny. They leave Dutch Harbor on 19 July."
KH2, GUAM
Operators Hiroshi/JJ1CCE, Shima/JH3AAZ, Koji/JK7TKE and Hiroshi/K6IAA will be
active from here between August 2-3rd. Look for operators to sign as
KH2/homecall with the exception of K6IAA/KH2. Activity will be holiday style
operations. QSL via each operator's home callsign, by the Bureau or direct (See
(QRZ.com)).
KL7, ALASKA (W1AW/KL7 to Operate from Arctic Circle)
The ARRL Letter reports: "Just 300 miles south of the Alaskan Arctic Ocean --
where the Arctic Circle crosses the Dalton Highway (66 degrees, 33 minutes
north) -- W1AW/KL7 will be on the air (grid square BP56) July 26-August 10 on
all bands from 160-6 meters. This ARRL 2008 Alaska State Convention Special
Event Station plans to run two HF stations operating CW, SSB and digital, one
satellite station and one station devoted to 146.52 MHz. The Alaskan summer
skies are ablaze with gray line-enhanced propagation effects, providing six to
eight hour spurts of activity to most of the ham radio world.
PACIFIC TOUR (Update)
Willi, DJ7RJ, is expected to join Ulli, DL2AH, in traveling around in the
Pacific areas between September and early November. A report from Willi, DJ7RJ,
indicates that he has already booked his flights for August 26th and October
27th, via LAX to Samoa (5W) and his return. He mentions that Ulli, DL2AH, and he
are planning to visit the Tokelau Islands (ZK3) together (specific dates are in
the planning stages). After that, they will return back to Samoa, before going
on to the next island (possibly, Marquesas Island (FO/m), Wallis & Futuna Island
(FW) or American Samoa (KH8).
SV5, DODECANESE
Leo, S50R, will be active as SV5/S50R between now and July 24th. Activity will
be on 40/30/17/12 meters using CW/SSB/RTTY. He will just use wire antennas. QSL
via S50R, direct or LoTW.
SV9, CRETE (EU-015)
Dimistris, SV1JB will be active as SV9/SV1JB from Kokini Hani (MIA MGC-005,
WLOTA LH-1400), between July 21st and August 7th. Activity will be on 80-10
meters using CW, SSB and PSK31. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the
bureau.
ZD8, ASCENSION ISLAND
Bob, VP8LP, will be active as ZD8LP between August 15-16th and September 14th.
Bob will only be using a vertical antenna, so don't expect to hear big signals,
but he intends to be very active on 40-10 meters as propagation permits. QSL
direct to his home callsign VP8LP only.
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