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LAST-MINUTE SANTA CLAUS NEWS
Navassa Press Release 30 December 2014
EP6T - Press Release 4 - December 29, 2014
SV2ASP/A oli aktiivinen viikonlopulla
30-Minute Aurora Forecast
LAST-MINUTE SANTA CLAUS NEWS
The team at OF9X is pushing hard in their year-end Christmas activity, and will hopefully pass the 20,000 QSO mark soon. A large number of children seized the opportunity to say hello to Santa on Amateur Radio which brought cheer to their Christmas and made Grandpa a proud facilitator. The activity will continue until the end of 2014 and you still have another opportunity to catch the 2014 Santa spirit.
Santa himself at OH9SCL has returned from his world tour and tonight he will hit the bands to run in parallel with OF9X for the closing days of 2014. You need to work both stations - OH9SCL and OF9X - to qualify for a “2014 Santa Claus World Vision Certificate”. Once you have done that, please notify the Santa Desk at <of9x@sral.fi>
The underlying objective of the OF9X project is to raise money for Albanian children in need through World Vision. The project has been a great success and its aim is to establish a dedicated school with the help of DXers supporting this worthy cause. You can still join the project:
< http://donate.worldvision.
ClubLog Search and OQRS are operational at <http://qrz.com/db/of9x/>
OF9X QSL via OH2B
Navassa Press Release
30 December 2014
It is now about 4 weeks before K1N goes on the air. The exact date of departure from the staging area will be dependent upon a combination of the date U.S. FWS transportation is available and upon weather windows. It is looking like K1N will be QRV the first two weeks of February.
Most of the team have their bags packed and are ready to go. Because of the helicopter logistics, this will be a no-frills-minimum-comfort operation for the team. Meals will be MRE’s. The container has been organized for a quick camp setup and quick radio/antenna setup to take advantage of every moment. It is estimated there will be two full days of helicopter shuttles to get everything needed to start operations. A small team of FWS personnel will accompany us, including armed Federal Law Enforcement Officers.
Efficiency is not just for the team, but also for the DX community. It has been over 22 years since Navassa was activated and USFWS will not allow another operation for at least 10 more years. This is a ONCE IN 32 YEARS opportunity to work Navassa! Everyone can make the most of this opportunity by LISTENING to the operator’s instructions and following the cadence of the operator. We will not be working all modes on all bands, but limiting most bands to a specific mode, so that we can work the pileups down to the last little pistol.
Fund raising has been going well. The team has contributed about half of the total budget. For those in the U.S., it is possible to make a year-end tax-deductible donation, directed through the Northern California DX Foundation. See www.navassadx.com and follow the instructions on the DONATE tab.
We have a Facebook page to watch and a Twitter feed (@navassa2015) to follow along.
For the KP1-5 Project,
Bob Allphin K4UEE
Glenn Johnson W0GJ
Mike Thomas NA5U
EP6T - Press Release 4 - December 29, 2014
With only 16 days to go before the EP6T DXpedition will take place in the I.R of Iran, the Rockall DX Group is in the final process of finalizing their newest set-up:
5 High power stations, more than 6km of radials, new RX systems, filters, combiners, verticals, phased arrays, a 4 SQ and 5 beams should make it possible to get YOU in our log!
Out of almost 4.800 voters who filled out our poll, it’s obvious that “the Low bands” will become the challenge of this expedition. Our Low band (160/80/40) operators will be QRV from local sunset (13.45Z) up until our sunrise (03.00Z) and will hopefully be able to pull out the weaker W6 /W7 signals that will reach us on 160 meters via the long path.(27.000KM!) During the first two days of the expedition, we encourage DX stations from all corners of the world to listen to us on the Low bands and to keep our pilots informed of your best times so we can focus based on the data we receive. During these days we will also be doing our utmost to thin out the EU pile.
Propagation predictions show that almost all continents are within decent signal range, with North America the only exception. The EP to NA path is extremely difficult and of short duration. To give everyone a fair chance and to obtain a leveled continental balance, we will have to use all openings to NA to the fullest! The 10 meter antenna has been replaced by a 5 element OWA Yagi. By doing so, our signal will be significantly stronger, but we also hope to be able to log West Coast stations via LP.
You will be able to find us on the frequencies listed on our website
The website also provides a link to Stu, K6TU, that guarantees your personal propagation prediction towards Kish Island. We have put countless hours and tremendous efforts in trying to meet everyone’s needs and hopes for your cooperation; because besides predictions, the most important message “is the operators instructions”
During our stay it is likely that next to the experts from the C.R.A, some local radio amateurs will come and visit us. Together, we will share all our experiences and help them discover the fun of pile-ups. Please be patient and help them to discover this wonderful hobby.
Your QSL card is guaranteed, all information can be found on our website and note that each individual sponsor in our log receives a QSL card completely free of charge!
The Rockall DX Group wishes you Happy Holidays, and a good EP6T hunt!
*For your convenience we have listed useful information below for you to work us:
SV2ASP/A oli aktiivinen viikonlopulla
Sunnuntaina 28.12.2014 SV2ASP/A Oli myös 12m ssb illansuussa paikallisen auringon laskun jälkeen, signaali oli täällä hyvin vaatimaton. Ei mitään mahdollisuuksia minulla ainakaan päästä läpi, illan kuluessa kuului muutamia muitakin OH asemia siinä kutsuvan, menestyksestä en tiedä, ainakaan silloin kun kuuntelin ei kukaan kutsuvista OHista mennyt läpi. Upissa kutsuvat muut etelän EU asemat tuli tänne aivan eriluokaa kuin ASP/A, ehkä heillä oli linukat tulilla.
Lauantaina 27.12.2014 SV2ASP/A oli 12m RTTY tarjolla, ajankohdasta johtuen ei silloinkaan signaali ollut kummoinen. Vihjeiden historiaa tutkimalla voi päätellä että SV2ASP/A on yleensä äänessä viikonloppuisin, meidän auringonlaskun jälkeen, valitettavasti keli tänne on jo pahasti hiipumassa.
30-Minute Aurora Forecast
OH6BG, Jari, notes that NOAA has introduced many new interesting
things, such as a 30-minute aurora forecast, which can be viewed here:
http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
73, Pertti OH5TQ
oh5tq@sral.fi
