Wkd Today: In the morning F2 VK4, XV, UN, EX. In the afternoon Tep ZS6,V5. In the evening/night Tep PW0T,5N9, PY. LP JA (IT9 area).

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 EY, VK4, VK6, VU2RM (nk16), OX/bcn, CU/bcn, ZS. In the afternoon F2 D44, PZ, KP4. Tep ZS6,V5, J2. In the evening/night Tep PW0T, V51, ZD7, PY. LP JA (I0 area).

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 9M6/bcn, HZ, EX, A7, V73, VK4, TF, JX, JW/bcn. In the afternoon F2 OX/bcn, 9Z. Tep ZS6, 7Q, V5, Z2. In the evening/night Tep PW0T, Z6, Z2, 5N, ZD8/bcn.

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 DU, UN, V73AT, V73GT (RJ39 qsl via WF5T), XV. In the evening/night Tep PW0T, D44, 5N9, ZD8/bcn, PY.

XR0X - SAN FELIX 2002

Dick, K5AND scrive, Ciao.... Questo e' l'ultimo aggiornamento prima di iniziare il viaggio per San Felix. Saremo QRV in 6m dal 15 Marzo al 30 Marzo. Avremo, sui 50 Mhz un beacon CW attivo su 50106 in CW. Quando la banda si aprira', ci sposteremo a145 per transmetere e ascoltare da 150-160; quando la propagazone calera' torneremo a 106. Per favore aiutateci a fare il maggior numero di contatti possibile diffondete la notizia di NON passare il grid locator; per informazione il grid sara' EG93WT, solamente per memoria.. L'equipaggamanto sara' una 8el yagi su un boom di 40' (a 65' dall'oceano) con un amplificatore 3CX800 1KW; monitoreremo i 28885 con un IC-706 e una 3el yagi. Comunque saremo su tutte le bande dai 160 ai 6m. ate una occhiata al nostro sito web: www.cordell.org/SFX per tutte le altre info. Speriamo in buone condizioni. 73, e speriamo di ascoltarvi nel pile-up.... Dick, K5AND/9G5AN

Dick, K5AND write, Hi.... This is the final post on our up-coming trip to San Felix. Should be QRV on 6 from Mar 15 thru Mar 30. On 50 mhz, will beacon on 106 CW. When band opens, will move to 145 for transmit and listen from 150-160; when things shut down, will move back to 106. Please help us make more contacts by spreading the word NOT to send grid info; the grid will be EG93WT, just for the record.. Equipment will be 8el yagi on 40' boom (at 65' over the ocean) with 3CX800 1KW amp; will monitor 28885 with IC-706 and 3el yagi. BTW, we will be on all bands from 160-6. Check out the website at: www.cordell.org/SFX for all the dope. Let's pray conditions stay good. 73, and hope to see you in the fray..... Dick, K5AND/9G5AN

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 VK4, DU, KH2, JA,V7, XV Hear His Signal in Turin! + YB (I1 area). In the afternoon Tep 5U, TR8, ZS6. In the evening/night Tep PW0T, ZD7, ZD8/bcn, PY.

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 EX,VK4, 6. In the afternoon Tep ZS6,V5, 7Q7, 5R, 9U. In the evening/night Tep PW0T, ZD8/bcn.

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 EX,VK4. Tep 5U. In the afternoon Tep TR8/bcn, ZS6,V5, 7Q7, FR. In the evening/night Tep 7Q, 5N, PW0T.

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 DU, UK, VK4, VK6. In the afternoon Tep TR8/bcn, ZS6,V5, 7Q7, FR. In the evening/night Tep PW0T, PY, ZD8.

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 UN, VK4. In the afternoon Tep TR8/bcn, ZS6, 9U5,V5, 7Q7/bcn. In the evening/night Tep PW0T, PY, ZD7 + PZ, D4 (IT9 area).

JW0PK QSL CARD

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 XV, UN, EX, DU, JA, VK4. In the afternoon Tep TR8/bcn, ZS6, Z2, V5, 7Q7/bcn. In the evening/night Tep PW0T, ZD8, + PY, PZ, D4 (IT9 area).

PA3HEN/M0HEN/MM - NEW TRIP

Erwin, PA3BLS write, Ciao a tutti, Theo PA3HEN/M0HEN/MM iniziera' il suo nuovo viaggio Martedi' 19/2 da CORINTO, GREECE KM17 da qui andra' a ISKENDERUN TURCHIA KM86 e poi a LISBONA PORTUGALLO IM58. Ulteriori informazioni possono essere reperite sul nostro sito www.qsl.net/pa3hen/index.html che provero' ad aggiornare quotidianamente Abbiammo creato anche una nuova sezione, molto piu' intiitiva derlla precedente, dove potrete trovare le notizie sotto la forma di Announcements e dove potrete aggiungere le vostre proprio come il sito del UKSMG. Qui c'e anche il LOGSEARCH per i calls PA3HEN/M0HEN/OH5HZD. Sperando di avere buona propagazione. Ci si vede sulla MAGIC BAND. 73,s Erwin PA3BLS

Erwin, PA3BLS write, Hello All, Theo PA3HEN/M0HEN/MM starts his new trip on Tuesday 19/2 in KORINTHOS GREECE KM17 from there it is going to ISKENDERUN TURKEY KM86 then to LISBOA PORTUGAL IM58. All further info will be on our side www.qsl.net/pa3hen/index.html I try to refresh it everyday We have make a new side witch is more easier then the last one ,you can find the info under Announcements you can also make your own announcement it works the same as the UKSMG side. There is now also on line LOGSEARCH for the calls PA3HEN/M0HEN/OH5HZD. Hope there will be good propagation.See you on the MAGIC BAND. 73,s Erwin PA3BLS

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 EY, EX, VU, JA, V73UX, V73AT Hear His Signal in Rome!, JW5RIA, OX/bcn. In the afternoon Tep ZS6, Z2, V5. In the evening/night Tep PW0T (hg59 qsl via ku9c) Hear His Signal in Rome!, PW6AI, ZD8/bcn.

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 UN, EX, UK9, DU, VK4. BS EU-EU In the afternoon F2 JX7DFA, OX/bcn. Tep TR8/bcn, 5U, V51/SP6IXF. In the evening/night Tep PW6AI (hh02 qsl via pt2gti), ZD7, LU, PY, ZP, CE, PY5CC/MM.

TI9M - Cocos Is.
George (F8OP) scrive, Il team TI9M e' arivato a San Jose ieri. Sono inattesa della licenza per i 15 operatori di TI9M. Ora sono ad Alajuella nelle Isole Caymans. Si imbarcheranno poi sulla “TWO CAN”, e dopo 36 o 40 ore di navugazione arriveranno alla loro destinazione il giorno 19 pomeriggio. La nave si ancorera' a 200 m. dalla spiaggia. Tutte le attrezzature saranno trasportate in piccole lance. Sperano di essera attivi dalla mattina del giorno 20 fino al 2 Marzo. Durante la notte, solo 4 di loro potranno restare sull'isola. Gli altri dovranno fare ritorno sulla nave. L'antenna dei 6 metri e' stata provata prima dell'imbarco e funziona bene. Gli operatori sono :N4CD Bob, AD6E Alan, WS4Y Bill, IZ7ATN Simon, N6KT Rich, KA0KKO, Mat, KI7WO Alan, N7DF Larry, PA5ET Rob, PA3EWP Ron, F5CWU Flo, IK3RIY Martino, RA9CO Dmitri, AK0A Bill, RK3AD Eugene, QSL manager AK0A Bill (TKS Flo F5CWU) 73 Georges F8OP	George (F8OP) write, The TI9M team is well arrived in San Jose yesterday. They get the TI9M licence for 15 operators. They are now at Alajuella in Caymans Island. They embark on the “TWO CAN”, and after 36 to 40 hours of crossing, they will arrive the 19th in the afternoon. The boat will anchor 200 m from the shore. All the equipement will be transported in a small launch. They hope to be QRV the 20th in the morning, until march the 2nd. During the night, only 4 of them are allowed to stay on the island. The other one’s have to go back on board. The six meters beam was tested before the loading. It runs well. The operators are :N4CD Bob, AD6E Alan, WS4Y Bill, IZ7ATN Simon, N6KT Rich, KA0KKO, Mat, KI7WO Alan, N7DF Larry, PA5ET Rob, PA3EWP Ron, F5CWU Flo, IK3RIY Martino, RA9CO Dmitri, AK0A Bill, RK3AD Eugene, QSL manager AK0A Bill (TKS Flo F5CWU) 73 Georges F8OP
FJ - SAINT MARTIN - UPDATE
George (F8OP) scrive, Il primo qso di FJ5DX in 6m e' stato il 14.02.2002 con PY3KM. Tra le 00.50 e 02.00 utc, ha lavorato 45 stazioni Sud Americane (PY, LU, CE, CX, ZP, HC). Il giorno 15, tra le 23.00 e le 01.00, ancora 30 QSO con Sud Americani e VP2MDY. Phil usa un DX70TH della Alinco, 100 watts in un dipolo verticale alto 5 metri. La direttiva 5 el. arrivera' fra pochi giorni. Egli e' in attesa per una apertura con l'EU. Altre notizie in seguito. 73 Georges F8OP	George (F8OP) write, The FJ5DX first contact on 6 was the 14.02.2002 with PY3KM. Between 00.50 and 02.00 ut, he worked 45 South American stations (PY, LU, CE, CX, ZP, HC). The 15th, between 23.00 and 01.00, again 30 South American QSO’s and VP2MDY. Phil is using a DX70TH Alinco, 100 watts into a vertical dipole 5 meters high. The 5 el. beam will arrive in a few days. He is waiting for an opening with EU. More infos later. 73 Georges F8OP

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 UN, EX, EX8QB (mn82 qsl via ik2qpr), DU. Tep TR8/bcn. In the afternoon F2 OX/bcn. In the evening/night Tep V5, ZS6, ZD7. + PY (IT9 area).

YA - AFGANISTAN

Andrea, IK5QLO, write Ciao, Ho apena ricevuto questa nota da Dave, N7BHC e credo possa interessare a tutti gli appassionati dei 6 (e dei 2) metri: Pensiamo di andare a Kabul alla fine di Marzo. Pensiamo di restare fino alla fine del 2003. Sono gia' in contatto con Peter YA5T/ON6TT, e lui sta cortesemnete cercando di farmi ottenere una licenza. Io penso di operare col mio TS-2000 e una 5 elemeti M-2 yagi per i 6m. Sui 2m spero di portare l'amplificatore da 300 watt e una antenna yagi fissa di 45 elementi di 40m di lunghezza. 73s Andrea, IK5QLO

Andrea, IK5QLO, write Hi, I received this note from Dave, N7BHC that I think will interest all 6 (and 2) meters entuxiasts: We are planning on going to Kabul at the end of March. We plan to be there until the end of 2003. I've been in touch with Peter YA5T/ON6TT, and it looks very likely that I will be able to get a license as well. I plan on taking my TS-2000 and a 5 element M-2 yagi out for 6m. On 2m I hope to take the 300 watt amp and a 40m long 45 element fixed yagi for eme. 73s Andrea, IK5QLO

Wkd Today: In the morning BS EU-EU F2 OX/bcn. Tep TR8/bcn. In the afternoon Tep TR8/bcn, ZS6. In the evening Tep 5U, 5N, V5, ZD8, PY.

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 DU, EX, UN. In the afternoon Tep FR, ZS6. In the evening/night Tep 5U, PY.

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 8Q (only hrd ?), OX/bcn. In the afternoon Tep ZS6. In the evening/night Tep ZD7, ZD8, PY, LU.

TR8XX - SILENT KEY
Georges, F8OP, write Trovo doloroso da annunciare che il nostro amico Jean-Claude TR8XX (F2XX) e' morto ieri mattina. Tutti gli amici dei 6 metri sono in lutto. Potete inviare le vostre condoglianze a TR8CA : tr8ca@inet.ga Georges F8OP	Georges, F8OP, write I find it hard to announce that our friend Jean-Claude TR8XX (F2XX) passed away yesterday morning. All the 6 meters ham's community is in mourning. You can offer one's condolences to TR8CA : tr8ca@inet.ga Georges F8OP

Wkd Today: In the afternoon F2 CU, 9Y, VE. In evening Tep ZS6,7Q, 5U6W, G0KZG/MM (jh51). In the night Tep PY, ZD7, ZD8, ZP (IT9 area).

Wkd Today: In the afternoon F2 OX/bcn, VE, K. In the evening Tep ZS6,7Q, 5U6W, G0KZG/MM (jh51).

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 DU, JA, VK4, 6. In the afternoon Tep ZS6, TR8/bcn, D4. In the evening Tep ZS6, Z2, 7Q, 5N, 9U5D, 5U6W, G0KZG/MM (jh55). In the night Tep PY + JA (LP) (IT9 area).

PW6AI SA-019 n

PW6AI (new call - not PY0AI) - 80-6 metri, CW & SSB, Arcipelago degli Abrolhos - (IOTA: SA-019, DIB: 12, DFB: BA-14, WLH: LH-0463) - 16/22-feb-2002. - Freq: SSB - 50.105, 28.460, 21.260, 14.260, 7.055 e 3.755 kHz / CW - 50.105, 28.040, 21.040, 14.040, 7.025 e 3.530 kHz. - QSL via PT2GTI - Roberto F. Stuckert, QI 07, Conj. 12, Casa 14, 71515-120, Brasilia-DF, Brasil 73's de Yuki JI6KVR IOTA-JA 73 de F5NLQ, Maurice

F5NLQ, Maurice, send this info: PW6AI (new call - not PY0AI) - 80-6 metros, CW & SSB, Arquipelago de Abrolhos - (IOTA: SA-019, DIB: 12, DFB: BA-14, WLH: LH-0463) - 16/22-feb-2002. - Freq: SSB - 50.105, 28.460, 21.260, 14.260, 7.055 e 3.755 kHz / CW - 50.105, 28.040, 21.040, 14.040, 7.025 e 3.530 kHz. - QSL via PT2GTI - Roberto F. Stuckert, QI 07, Conj. 12, Casa 14, 71515-120, Brasilia-DF, Brasil 73's de Yuki JI6KVR IOTA-JA 73 de F5NLQ, Maurice

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 DU, JA. In the evening Tep 5U6W, G0KZG/MM (jh59), ZD8DB, ZD7VC, PY.

Wkd Today: In the afternoon/evening Tep ZS6, 5U6W.

BURUNDI - 9U5D As Beacon
Ho il piacere di informarvi che ho adattato il mio IC-706 a lavorare come Beacon su 50072.0 quando non sono nello Shack. Ho proveduto a ridurre la potenza a 20 Watts per non affaticare troppo il transceiver. L'antenna e' una a 3 el. direzionata a Nord. Il Beacon trasmette una serie di "bips" seguiti dal callsign, 9U5D. Pls inviare rapporti di ascolto a: 9u5d@winlink.org Questa E-mail mi raggiunge tramite la BBS amatoriale in HF ZS5S dal Sud Africa. SOLO brevi messaggi! 73 de Gus, 9U5D, Burundi, Africa	I like to inform you that I have my IC-706 working as a Beacon on 50072.0 when I am not in my Shack. I have reduced power output to 20 Watts to not heat up the transceiver too much. The antenna is a 3 el. beam I direction North. The Beacon sends a series of "bips" followed by callsign, 9U5D. Pls report heard to: 9u5d@winlink.org This E-mail cam's to me via Short Wave Ham E-mailing station ZS5S in South Africa. ONLY short messages! 73 de Gus, 9U5D, Burundi, Africa
FJ - SAINT MARTIN
George (F8OP) scrive, Philippe, FJ5DX, e' in attesa di ricevere l'attrezzatura per i 6 metri che dovrebbe arrivargli intorno al giorno 11th. L'antenna arivera' molto presto. Egli spera di essere QRV entro la fine di questo mese. Altre info in seguito. (FJ5DX info). 73 Georges F8OP	George (F8OP) write, Philippe, FJ5DX, is waiting for a six meters equipement he will receive around the11th. The antenna will arrive very soon. He hopes to be QRV at the end of this month. More infos later. (FJ5DX info). 73 Georges F8OP
Awaji Island (AS-117)
F5NLQ, Maurice, ci invia questa notizia: JR3TVH sara' in Awaji Island (AS-117), dal 9 all'11 febbraio. Attivita' attese dai 6 ai 40 meters CW e SSB. QSL via home call sia diretta che via bureau. 73's de Yuki JI6KVR IOTA-JA 73 de F5NLQ, Maurice	F5NLQ, Maurice, send this info: JR3TVH on Awaji Island (AS-117), from February 9-11. Activity is expected on 6-40 meters CW and SSB. QSL via their home calls either direct or via the bureau. 73's de Yuki JI6KVR IOTA-JA 73 de F5NLQ, Maurice

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 UN, EX. In the afternoon/evening Tep 5U6W, G0KZG/MM (ij53), ZD8/bcn. + CE, PY (IT9 area).

Wkd Today: In the morning Tep TR8/bcn. In the afternoon F2 K + HC (it9 area). Tep TR8/bcn, ZS6, Z2, 7Q. In the evening/night Tep EH8 (it9 area), 5U6W (qsl via I2YSB), ZP, LU.

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 UN, EX + JA (it9 area). In the afternoon weak F2 K. Tep ZS6, 7Q7LA, G0KZG/MM (ji52), TR8KPJ.

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 V73AT, VR2, DU + JA (it9 area). In the afternoon Tep 9U5D, 7Q7LA, G0KZG/MM (ji52). In the evening Tep ZD8DB (qsl via g4rsd), PP1CZ/bcn.

ZL3TY - NEW ZEALAND
Bob, ZL3TY scrive a Stefano (I0WTD), il seguente messaggio: Ciao Stefano Questa la lista delle stazioni italiane che ho lavorato. I6BQI, IK0FTA, I0WTD, IZ4BEZ, IK4IDF, IK5MEJ, IK4BHO, IK1EGC, I4CIL, IW1DIM, IK4CDJ, IK4FMT. Il primo QSO e' stato alle 0817 l'ultimo alle 0957. Posso comprendere le difficolta' dalla vostra parte, io a volte ascoltavo molte chiamate ma molte di esse molto deboli e con un tale QSB che era difficile tirarli fuori. Poi accadeva che quando io chiamavo qualcuno, Questo ha portato alcune stazioni a chiamarmi svariate volte anche dopo che io avevo pensato di aver ternminato il qso con loro. Dalla mia parte, non avevo stazioni locali, potevo ascoltare stazioni ZL e VK ma non forti. Forse mi avrebbe potuto aiutare lavorare in split ascoltando 1kHz sopra. Forse le stazioni che facevano QRM si sarebero distribuite fuori della mia frequenza. Purtroppo non ho pensato a fare questa prova la notte scorsa.. Spesso lavoro pileups con i JA ma gli operatori JA chiamano solo quando possono sentirmi, e probabilmente sono meglio educati di alcuni europei. Bene Stefano spero di avere rmolte altre apeture prima che l'attivita' solare termini. Ti prego di passare i miei ringraziamenti e saluti a tutti gli amici che ho lavorato. 73 Bob ZL3TY	Bob, ZL3TY just wrote to Steve (I0WTD), the following message: Hi Steve These are the stations I worked in Italy I6BQI, IK0FTA, I0WTD, IZ4BEZ, IK4IDF, IK5MEJ, IK4BHO, IK1EGC, I4CIL, IW1DIM, IK4CDJ, IK4FMT. The first QSO at 0817, last at 0957. I can appreciate the difficulty at your end, at times I could hear many calling but they were weak and the QSB made it hard to pick them out. Then when I called one he often would not come back to me. That lead to several stations calling me several times, after I thought I had finished working them. At this end I have no locals, I could hear ZL and VK stations at times but not strong. Would it help if I worked split, listening up 1kHz perhaps. Maybe then the QRMing stations would be spread out more and off my frequency. I did not think to try that last night. I often work JA pileups but the JA ops only call when they can hear me and are probably better behaved than some of the EU ops. Well Steve I hope we get some more good openings before the solar activity fades away. Please pass on my thanks to all the guys I worked. 73 Bob ZL3TY
ZL3NW -NEW ZEALAND 03/02/2002 Italian Log
Rod, ZL3NW, wrote to Freddy IW1DIM the following message: Ciao Federico, Molte grazie per il collegamento che e' stato un new one per me. Anche io ho piacre di scambiare cartolina QSL per cui fammi avere il tuo indirizzo; il mio e' il seguente: R.M.Mackintosh 144 Main North Road RD1 Kaiapoi New Zealand Il mioGrid Square e' RE66HO. Ho effettuato qso anche con IK3GLD, I3LLH & IK1EGC. Spero di collearti di nuovo 73's Rod ZL3NW	Rod, ZL3NW, wrote to Freddy IW1DIM the following message: Hi Freddy, Many thanks for the contact is was a first for me. I would also like to exchange QSL cards so please let me know your address. My address is: R.M.Mackintosh 144 Main North Road RD1 Kaiapoi New Zealand My Grid Square is RE66HO. I also had conacts with IK3GLD, I3LLH & IK1EGC. Hope we make another contact again. 73's Rod ZL3NW
VK3SIX AUSTRALIA - LOG 03/02/2002
Federico, IW1DIM, segnala che il log dell'apertura del 3.2.2002 di VK3SIX puo' essere trovato al segunte link:	Freddy, IW1DIM, inform us that the log of the opening of the 3.2.2002 of VK3SIX can have found using the link below
http://members.datafast.net.au/electronics/030202.htm

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 VK3SIX, ZL3NW, ZL3TIC, ZL3TJ, ZL3AAU, ZL3TY Hear His vy weak cq in Rome! (I0,1,2,3,4,5,6 area). In the afternoon F2 K (I0,1,2,3,4) + OX/bcn, JW/bcn (IT9 area). In the evening Tep ZD8, PY (IT9 area).

CN2DX - MAROCCO
André, HB9HLM scrive: Salve, CN2DX sara' di nuovo QRV dal 1 al 15 giugno, QTH IM63DM, 144MHZ 2x9el 200w and 50MHz 2el 100w, no sked solo qso random. QSL via André Breguet Beau-site 16 CH-2014 Bôle/NE http://radioamateurs.eicn.ch/cn2dx 73' de André, HB9HLM	André, HB9HLM write: Hello, CN2DX again QRV from 1 juny to 15 juny, QTH IM63DM, 144MHZ 2x9el 200w and 50MHz 2el 100w, no sked only random. QSL via André Breguet Beau-site 16 CH-2014 Bôle/NE http://radioamateurs.eicn.ch/cn2dx 73' de André, HB9HLM

Wkd Today: In the afternoon F2 K.

Wkd Today: In the morning F2 A45, UN, EX, 7Z1SJ , HZ1MD, 9M6LSC(oj85 QSL via JN1WTK). Bs EU-EU. In the afternoon F2 JW5RIA, JX7DFA, JW/bcn, OX/bcn. Tep ZS6/bcn.