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9. Mai. 2012 DX Mitteilungsblatt DARC-Referat Für DX Und HF-Funksport Editor: Johannes Amchewicz, DK8JB (E-Mail: Dxmb@Dxhf.Darc.De) ( DX-MB 1779 - 9. Mai. 2012 DX Mitteilungsblatt DARC-Referat für DX und HF-Funksport Editor: Johannes Amchewicz, DK8JB (E-Mail: [email protected]) (http://www.darcdxhf.de) Wöchentlich erscheinende DX-Mitteilungen des DARC DX- und HF-Funksportreferates 6O, Somalia: Betriebsarten. QSL-Karten via Büro oder an Nach Spende eines Ambulanzwagens an das DK8VR. „Galkayo Medical Center“ und anschließender sechsjähriger Abwesenheit kehren Mitglieder des EU, Belarus: „Italian DXpedition Team“ (Silvano, I2YSB, Vinicio, Mit dem Sonderrufzeichen EV115ØP wird das IK2CIO, Angelo, IK2CKR, Marcello, IK2DIA, 1150-jährige Bestehen der Stadt Polotsk gefeiert. Stefano, IK2HKT und Gino, IK2RZP) zur erneuten QSL via EW6DX. Unterstützung des Somalischen Roten Kreuzes als 6OØCW zurück. Von 7. - 18. Mai wollen sie mit vier Stationen von 160 - 6 Meter in CW, SSB und RTTY für die DXer da. Wer 2005 und 2006 bereits ein QSO mit 6OØCW bzw. 6OØN im Log stehen hat, sollte auf gleiche Band/Mode-Verbindungen verzichten. QSL via I2YSB (direkt) oder IK2CIO (Büro), LoTW innerhalb sechs Monate. OQRS und weitere Information unter http://www.i2ysb.com F, France: Die Sonderstation TM3FFI ist zum Gedenken an die Agenten mit ihren Geheimsendern im Widerstand des zweiten Weltkrieges vom 11. - 13. Mai, am 26. Mai, vom 8. - 13. Juli und vom 19. - 22. Juli aktiv. QSL via F8JZR. http://www.memorialjeanmoulin.fr/articles.php? lng=fr&pg=229 8Q, Maldives: Iwao, JA2LSS (8Q7CJ), Yoshi, JA2AIC (8Q7IC), Nob, JA2AAU (8Q7NK), Iku JA2ATE (8Q7TE) und Mori JA2ZS (8Q7ZS) sind vom 11. - 16. Mai vom North Male Atoll (AS-013, WLOTA 3911) von 160 - 6 Meter in CW, SSB, RTTY und PSK angesagt. QSLs via Homecalls. DL, Germany: Anlässlich der Beendigung des Steinkohleabbaus im Saarland ist eine Sonderstation des Distrikts Saar bis zum 31. Dezember QRV. Das Rufzeichen G, England: lautet DL25ØCOAL mit Sonder-DOK 25ØKohle. Die „Pontefract & District Amateur Radio Society“ Betrieb erfolgt auf allen Bändern und in allen stellt jeweils im Mai (Scammell Gathering) und im DX-MB vom 9. Mai 2012, Nummer 1779 Die deutsche Text-Version finden Sie auf unserer Homepage: http://www.darc.de/referate/dx/bulls/dxmb Juli (Steam Rally) mit der Clubstation GB1AVR (NA-101). Von 40 - 10 Meter (vielleicht auch 6 unser Hobby vor. QSL via GØBPK. Meter ) sind sie mit TS-590 und IC-706MKII mit http://www.pdars.com/ PAs in CW, SSB und RTTY zu finden. QSL für J79RZ via JA8RUZ, alle anderen QSLs via JN1NDY, leider nur direkt. „Botley Flour Mills“ bei Southampton ist eine der bekanntesten alten Mühlen im Vereinigten Königreich und im „Domesday Book“ aufgeführt. Am „Mills on the Air“-Wochenende (12./13. Mai) JA, Japan: wird sie durch MØIED, seinen Vater G6FRT und Anläßlich des „Kansai Ham Festivals“ wird bis zum andere Mitglieder des „Itchen Valley Radio Club“ 15. Juli die Sonderstation 8J3XVI betrieben. QSL und mit Unterstützung durch die „Southampton via Büro oder JA3UJR. University Wireless Society“ mit dem Sonder- rufzeichen GBØBFM auf 80, 40, 2 Meter sowie Mit der Sonderstation 8J1MST wird bis zum 31. 70cm aktiviert. QSL via MØIED. Dezember der 40. Jahrestag der Stadt Misato http://www.mills-on-the-air.net/?PAGE=current gefeiert. Anläßlich des Diamantenen Kronjubiläums von Königin Elizabeth II werden Mitglieder der ISWL von Mai - Juni unter G4BJC und M1SWL zu arbeiten sein. GQ4BJC/A und MQ1SWL/A werden von verschiedenen OPs von verschiedenen WABs und WLOTAs aus „On Air“ sein. QSLs via G6XOU. http:// http:// www.iswl.org.uk/ Mike, MØSMJ (ISWL G11331, FISTS 8398), feiert bis zum 10. Juni als MQØSMJ aus der Nähe von Bude in Cornwall (EU-005, WLOTA 1841, WAB SS20) das Diamantene Kronjubiläum von Königin Elizabeth II. QSL via RSGB-Büro. Bis zum 30. Mai wird das Sonderrufzeichen GB6ØVUL noch von verschiedenen QTHs aus in die Luft gebracht. QSL via Büro oder direkt an MØJEC. JY, Jordan: Hinter JY9ET verbirgt sich Paolo, IKØBOU in HS, Thailand: Amman. Er hält wochentags von 1400z - 2100z Die Sonderstation HS85RI ist anläßlich der „Rotary und an den Wochenenden ohne Zeitbeschränkung International Convention“ bis zum 9. Mai QRV. von 80 - 10 Meter in CW und SSB Ausschau nach QSL via E21EIC. QSO-Partnern. QSL via MØOXO. J7, Dominica: UA4WHX arbeitet als JY8VB auf Kurzwelle Pile- Ihre DX-Pedition führt Toshi, JA8RUZ (J79RZ) Ups ab. Er wurde auf 40/20/17/15/12/10 Meter in Ken, JN1THL (J79KT), Yoshikatsu, JK1KHT SSB und RTTY gehört. QSL via Homecall. (J79YK), Yoshiko, JQ1LCW (J79YL) und Misae, JF1UOX (J79JF) vom 10. - 17. Mai nach Dominica P4, Aruba: Masumi JA3AVO (P4ØX), XYL Hiroko, JH3PBL DX-MB vom 9. Mai 2012, Nummer 1779 Bestellung DX-MB: DARC e.V., Lindenallee 4, D-34225 Baunatal Bankverbindung: Kto: 3561 1201, BLZ 200 100 20, Postbank Hamburg DARC-Mitglieder 44,99 Euro; Nichtmitglieder 56,24 Euro; EU: Mitglieder 44,99 Euro; Nichtmitglieder 56,24 Euro; Airmail 84,36 Euro (P4ØU), Yoshinori, JA3DFM (P4/JA3DFM) und Mike, VE2XB, geht vom 11. - 31. Mai als V31XB XYL Hideko, JA3OPB (P4/JA3OPB), sind vom 9. - von Caye Caulker Island auf allen Bändern mit 14. Mai von „Cook's Radio Retreat“ auf Aruba (SA- Hexbeam und K3 dem Hobby nach. QSL via 036, WLOTA 0033) angekündigt. QSLs via Homecall. Homecall. http://www.p49v.com UA, Russia: Zur Zeit sind „Victory 67“-Stationen aktiv: PA, Netherlands: RP67A Archangelsk Mitglieder der VERON-Sektion A54 (Etten-Leur) RP67AH Republik Adygea sind am nationalen Mühlenwochenende (12./13. RP67AK Penza Mai) als PI4ETL/p von der Windmühle „De Oude RP67AU Archangelsk Molen“ bei Fijnaart (WW Loc. JO21fp) aus auf RP67B Belgorod Kurzwelle und 2 Meter aktiv. Für jedes QSO wird RP67BA Moskauer Gebiet automatisch eine Sonder-QSL via Büro verschickt. RP67BG Republik Tatarstan http://a54.veron.nl/ RP67BM Samara RP67BR Brjansk PG6MILL ist eine weitere Sonderstation am RP67BS Samara nationalen Mühlenwochenende. Sie wird von der RP67DT Republik Tatarstan Windmühle „de Windhond“ aus von 80 Meter - 70 RP67FA Moskauer Gebiet cm betrieben. Gleichzeitig wird damit das 25- RP67GA Brjansk jährige Jubiläum der Clubstation PI4WNO gefeiert. RP67GE Lipezk QSL via PA4J. RP67GF Nischni Nowgorod http://www.pd6mill.com/ RP67GI Republik Baschkortostan RP67GK Moskauer Gebiet Frans, PC2F aktiviert mit der Sonderstation RP67GL Lipezk PC25HR vom 6. - 28. Mai die Pumpstation Hertog RP67GM Stawropol Reijnout. QSL via Homecall. RP67GS Khanty-Mansiysk RP67H Brjansk RP67I Republik Udmurtien RP676IB Moskauer Gebiet RP67IF Lipezk RP67IL Samara RP67IT St. Petersburg RP67JH Tjumen RP67K Republik Karelien RP67KA Die Republik Tatarstan RP67KB Kursk RP67KD Wolgograd RP67KE Kurgan RP67KF Kirov RP67KK St. Petersburg S7, Seychelles: RP67KL Wolgograd Heye, DJ9RR, ist vom 15. - 23. Mai als S79RR RP67KM Novokuznetsk von Mahé Island im Urlaubsstil von 40 - 10 Meter RP67KN Kostroma in CW und RTTY erreichbar. QSL via Homecall, RP67KO Vladimir LoTW. RP67KR Republik Komi RP67KT St. Petersburg V3, Belize: RP67KU Republik Tatarstan RP67L St. Petersburg RP67LA Moskauer Gebiet RP67LK Tjumen RP67LL Tjumen RP67M Uljanowsk RP67MB Republik Mari El RP67MC Omsk RP67MD Omsk RP67MG Republik Baschkortostan RP67MK Wolgograd RP67MP Novosibirsk RP67MR Saratow DX-MB vom 9. Mai 2012, Nummer 1779 RP67MU Murmansk 12. Mai die Sonderstation W7G. QSL via W7SU, RP67MW Ivanovo leider nur direkt. RP67N Republik Kabardino-Balkarien http://www.ogdenarc.org/w7g.html RP67NF Moskauer Gebiet RP67NG Republik Baschkortostan RP67NK Archangelsk RP67NV Weliki Nowgorod RP67O Orel RP67OK Stawropol RP67ON Smolensk RP67OP St. Petersburg RP67OS Wologda RP67P Tula RP67PD Pskow RP67PM Moskau RP67PP Belgorod RP67PR Brjansk RP67R Kurgan Caribbean Trip: RP67RK Republik Baschkortostan Barry, ZS1FJ/9V1FJ/G4MFW, und Deon, ZS1ZL, RP67RT Republik Tatarstan bereisen vom 9. - 20. Mai die Karibik. Dabei RP67RW Belgorod werden sie wie folgt die Bänder beleben: RP67RZ Tver 09. - 12. Mai PJ7/G4MFW (St. Maarten - NA-105, RP67S Smolensk WLOTA 0711) und FS/G4MFW (St. Martin - NA- RP67SB Wolgograd 104, DIFO FS-001, WLOTA 0383) RP67SD Wladiwostok 12. - 14. Mai PJ5/G4MFW (Saba - RP67SF Murmansk NA-145, WFF PAFF-027, WLOTA 2043) RP67SO Belgorod 15. - 16. Mai FJ/G4MFW (St. Barthelemy - NA- RP67SP Smolensk 146, DIFO FJ-001, WLOTA 0377) RP67SR Rjasan 17. - 20. Mai PJ2/G4MFW (Curacao - SA-099, RP67ST Irkutsk WLOTA 0942) und PJ4/G4MFW (Bonaire - SA- RP67SW Republik Baschkortostan 006, WFF PAFF-024, WLOTA 1279) RP67T Tula QSLs via 9V1FJ. RP67TA Saratow RP67TF Republik Tschuwaschien QSL-Manager: RP67TG Chelyabinsk NØABA ([email protected]) sucht eine QSL-Route RP67TK Tambow für 4F9HXB (sk). RP67TO St. Petersburg RP67TT Tjumen NI5DX ist der neue QSL-Manager von ZS3Y. RP67TV Tver Wenn die Karten in ca. 6 Wochen vom Drucker RP67TW Kursk geliefert werden, können alle QSOs mit Volker ab RP67UF Republik Baschkortostan 11. Oktober 2008 bestätigt werden. RP67V Wladiwostok RP67VA Smolensk 6-m-Band in Portugal erweitert: RP67VF Vladimir Die nationale Aufsichtsbehörde für Telekommuni- RP67W Voronezh kation in Portugal, ANACOM, hat das 6-m-Band für RP67WA Kursk die Funkamateure erweitert. Auf sekundärer Basis RP67WK Voronezh wurde dem Amateurfunk der Bereich 50 - 52 MHz RP67WL Kursk zugewiesen. Grund für die Ausweitung ist die RP67WN Moskauer Gebiet Abschaltung des analogen terrestrischen RP67WR Wolgograd Fernsehens. In Deutschland umfaßt der Bereich RP67WS Kursk derzeit 50,080 - 51,000 MHz auf sekundärer Non- RP67WT Kursk Interferenz-Basis. RP67YM Brjansk RP67Z Murmansk DX-Geflüster: RP67ZK Tambow Angeblich soll eine DX-Pedition im nächsten Jahr RP67ZZ Murmansk Clipperton von der Liste der meistgesuchten 100 DXCCs verdrängen. Dranbleiben! W, USA: An die Vollendung der ersten transkoninentalen Für DXCC anerkannt: Eisenbahnlinie am 10. Mai 1869 erinnert vom 10. - Folgende DX-Peditionen wurden für das DXCC DX-MB vom 9. Mai 2012, Nummer 1779 anerkannt: 7O6T, 6O3A. eine Landung auf der Insel zulassen. Der Weg kann auf Twitter verfolgt werden (Twitter ID: 37. HAM RADIO: Tsuyoshi Omae, JA6VDB) Logs werden nach der „Amateurfunk digital“ lautet das Motto der 37. HAM Rückkehr auf LoTW hochgeladen. QSL via RADIO, die vom 22. - 24. Juni auf dem JA6VDB (d/B) Messegelände Friedrichshafen stattfindet.
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