RTDX0825 RTTY DX
VK2SG RTTY DX NOTES (NR.851) FOR WEEKENDING 25 AUG 95 (BID RTDX0825)

According to a widely disseminated report by Paul, NA5N,
at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Socorro, NM
the next Solar Cycle began on August 12, 1995 when the Big
Bear Solar Observatory operated by Cal Tech, observed a
sunspot at 21 deg. north latitude, with a magnetic polarity
opposite from all sunspots observed since 1984. This
latitudinal position, and polarity difference satisfy two
astronomical criteria for the end of one cycle and the start
of a new one. This is a bit ahead of most forecasts. Paul
opines that improved HF propagation could be evident as early
as next spring or summer, depending upon the rate of increase
in solar activity. Some experts are disputing the conclusion
that the new cycle has started. KYFC.

Our information this week comes from DJ3IW and the DB0SPC
Central Europe Cluster, I5FLN and the IK5PWJ Packetcluster,
JF1MGI/5R8EU, WA6HHQ, WB2CJL, W5KSI, ZS5S, and the NJ0M Node
of the Minnesota DX Packetcluster Network. Thanks to all.

Bandpass:
Friday 18
0029-14083 CO3JE
0814-14084 GD4EBA
1124-14084 UX2FXX
1220-14072 A41KB
1241-14075 ZC4DF
2117-14087 XE3ARV
2119-14085 UA4LCQ
2208-14070 TU5DR Pactor
2347-14085 RK9CWA
2349-14083 3V8BB

Saturday 19
0026-14092 HP1KZ
0030-14089 8P6AW
0031-14083 XE1CI
0034-14096 CE8SFG
0036-14095 VP8CKN
0037-14083 KP2N
0043-14083 HK1LAQ
0046-7037  PJ2MI
0050-14087 XE3ARV
0105-14074 VE8RCS
0127-3582  SV2BFN
1250-14079 LU8VCC
1614-14083 J28JJ
1616-14082 OH3MMF
1637-14094 XE1BEF
1649-14087 SM5FUG
1831-21088 CE8SFG
1833-21087 CX7BF
1923-14081 PJ2MI
1925-14082 PT2BW
1935-14088 9A6D
2034-14087 4X6UO
2041-14079 8P6AW

Sunday 20
0034-14087 KP4VP
0111-14085 XE1BEF
1014-28086 TA2GC
1026-21084 C91A
1027-21084 TA2GC
1041-21079 US9Q
1127-14091 KP2N
1135-14087 PJ2MI
1223-14087 RK9CWA
1224-14089 9A6D
1225-14077 HC5K
1225-14098 UA4LCQ
1229-14085 UY5AO
1230-14086 OK1DX
1236-14080 CX7BF
1253-14070 8P6AW
1304-14088 OL1A
1305-14084 KP4VP
1320-14082 OH2GI
1410-14083 3W5FM
1415-14102 JT1CS
1422-14098 JT1CS
1446-14094 JH1BIH
1601-21085 CX7BF
1617-14086 LA7AJ
2225-14084 AZ7FAF

MONDAY 21
0028-14087 UX4UA
1921-14085 SV8CS
2245-14085 HP1DGX
2247-14083 EA8RA
2259-14087 8S3BG QSL via SM3CER
2300-14068 CO2HQ Pactor FEC

TUESDAY 22
0052-14086 LU7OKU
1735-14083 ZS6PJS
1754-14080 5N3ALE Pactor
1918-14086 9A17A Special Event
2116-14088 9G1BS
2157-14070 HK3BZO Pactor fEC
2215-14086 EA5CFN
2325-14083 ZP6EM
2326-14081 SV1BSX

WEDNESDAY 23
1910-14086 IS0/I1JCK QRP
2203-`14084 XE3ARV
2216-14086 LU1CFU

THURSDAY 24
0010-14069 P43JB Pactor

Notes of Interest:

The final plans for the Easter Island and Salas y Gomez
DXpedition are in place. XR0Y on EI will be QRV 5-21 Sept.
XR0Z on SyG will be QRV 7-11 Sept. This is an all band,
all mode venture. RTTY frequencies are as follows:
XR0Y - 3680, 7080, 10108, 14080, 18102, 21080, 28180.
XR0Z - 3590, 7090, 10104, 14090, 18109, 21090, 28190.
Real signal reports are requested. This expedition will
experiment using state-of-the-art digital technology
to enhance communications from remote sites. QSL Manager
is WA3HUP.

Due to professional commitments in Japan, the trip to
Madagascar by Shun, JF1MGI/5R8EU, originally scheduled
for August/September, will take place in October or
November. Watch these Notes for updated information.

The VK2SG RTTY DX Notes are also available on Internet
via Telnet or FTP at  ab6z.ampr.org  and reflectors
dx@ve7tcp.ampr.org  and  digital-dx@st.rim.or.jp  See also the
OH2BUA WebCluster at URL http://www.clinet.fi/~jukka/webcluster.
html

TO ALL THOSE ATTENDING THE NEW ORLEANS DX CONVENTION THIS
WEEKEND...H A V E  F U N !!!!

For next week's bulletin send your bandpass and notes of
interest to Luciano, I5FLN at ZS5S.ZAF.AF

73 es Good Hunting de Jules W2JGR at W5KSI.#NOLA.LA.USA.NOAM
Internet: w2jgr@millcomm.com