425 DX NEWS MAGAZINE —> The latest issue (June 2008) is now available at www.425dxn.org/monthly/index.html. Articles and pictures should be sent to Nicola Baldresca, IZ3EBA.
ALGERIA —> According to Mokthar, 7X5JF the Algerian authorities have suspended until further notice operating privileges for the use of 80 and 17 metres, as well as VHF and UHF. The information has been relayed by Mustapha, DL1BDF. [TNX F5NQL]
CY0X —> The CY0X team is still active from Sable Island. They have been stuck on the island since 7 July, as fog prevents the airplane from landing. They hope to be able to leave on 12 July, when the fog is expected to lift. Some 4000 QSOs on 6 metres have been logged so far. Please note that the on-line log at www.cy0x.com/ contains only 6m QSOs. QSL via VE3IKV.
QSL VIA IZ1CRR —> Maurizio, IZ1CRR is no longer able to reply to bureau cards for both 8Q7RR (January 2001) and 9M8PSB (OC-165, May 2004). Should you still need a QSL, please go direct to Maurizio Bertolino, P.O. Box 13, 12022 Busca - CN, Italy. [TNX IZ1CRR]
VISIT VK9DWX —> The latest press release (10 July) about the 9-27 October DXpedition to Willis Island [425DXN 891] is now available at www.vk9dwx.de/ . A second boat has been chartered to deliver more fuel and other supplies, necessary for continuous operation of 4-5 stations during the planned extended timeframe (9-27 October). There is place for 16 people on this boat, and a four-day (15-19 October) trip to visit VK9DWX is being offered. If interested in visiting Willis Island - and possibly guest operating from VK9DWX - please use the contact form on the website.
WFF AWARD —> The “World Flora Fauna” (WWF) is an award programme for contacts made with amateur radio stations operating from national parks and nature reserves worldwide. The new and improved website for the WFF programme can be found at wff44.com [TNX RW3GW]
ZS8T —> “We are all patiently awaiting Petrus to activate ZS8T”, Rhynhardt Louw (ZS6DXB) said in his latest press release dated 8 July. “We are not in the position to promise any dates currently and are crossing fingers that we will be able to bring a full report soon. For the time being guys please be patient as we all await the activation of ZS8T”. Bookmark zs8t.net for further updates and announcements.
+ SILENT KEYS + Recently reported Silent Keys include Arturo Atala Alcantara (CE6ATA) and Allen “Al” Ferrera (K6MXI).
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