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. Excerpts and distribution of The OPDX Bulletin are granted as long as KB8NW/OPDX/BARF80 receive credit. To contribute DX info, call BARF-80 BBS online at 216-237-8208 14400/9600/2400/1200/300 and leave a message with the Sysop or send InterNet Mail to: aq474@cleveland.freenet.edu or send BitNet Mail to: aq474%cleveland.freenet@cunyvm or send PRODIGY Mail to: DFJH48A or send a message via packet to KB8NW @ WA8BXN.OH.USA.NA /EX