Sixitalia Weekly Info Page - Jan. 16-22, 2024.
Daily Report (Opening reported in Italy, and some interesting reports from EU and North Africa)
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To realize this Bullettin Sixitalia use news (except when clearly indicate) extract by (in alphabetic order): 425dxn, ARRL DX bullettin, DXNL.
Jan. 21 - No report today.
Jan. 20 - No report today.
Jan. 19 - Morning: Es: 5B, 9H, EA.
Jan. 18 - No report today.
Jan. 17 - No report today.
Jan. 16 - Morning: Es: F, SV.
Evening: Es: G, EI.
Jan. 15 - Afternoon: Es: 9A, DL, EA, F, G, OZ, SM, SP, YL.
Evening: Es: 5B, CT, D4, DL, EA, F, PA, SM, TA.
CE0Z - Juan Fernandez - 21.01.24
As of 12 January, the CB0ZA DXpedition's two air freight shipments sent out of Miami last month had cleared Chilean customs, and were at the port in Valparaiso and scheduled for shipment by cargo vessel out to Robinson Crusoe Island, Juan Fernandez.
The DXpedition is set for 10-24 February. The operation by the 7 member on-island team will be complimented by an off-island team of over 30 remote operators from around the world. They will be using a NexGenRiB (Radio in a Box, developed by Gregg, W6IZT, with assistance from Warren, KD4Z and John N4IHV) on FT8 and CW with the callsign CB0ZEW.
As for FT8 operations, please note that the CB0ZEW remote station will be using WSJT-X running Fox/Hound mode, while the CB0ZA on island stations will be running MSHV software.
"The DXpedition made the decision to use the different callsign for two reasons. First, it is a way to commemorate the DXpedition's organizer Marco Quijada, CE1EW who became a Silent Key in November.
The second reason is to distinguish the DXpedition's remote CB0ZEW QSOs from the on-island CB0ZA QSOs. Because the remote CB0ZEW contacts will NOT count for IOTA under current rules in the IOTA program, the team felt the easiest way to manage this issue and honor IOTA's requirements would be by simply operating the remote RiB with a different call sign".
For both callsigns QSL via Club Log's OQRS, or direct to N2OO.
In addition to the original DXpedition budget, the team has incurred some significant unforeseen expenses: "so at this time we are appealing to DXers who have not lent support to the DXpedition to please consider making a donation".
Bookmark https://cb0za.com/ for more information and updates.
CN - Marocco - 21.01.24
Michel, F5RLR will be QRV as CN2DX from January 20 to February 10. Activity will be on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via EA5GL.
FO - Clipperton Is. 21.01.24
The vessel Shogun has left San Diego on Jan. 11 for the ca. 7 day trip to Clipperton. While en route, the group will be active as N6WM/mm. Follow their sailing here:
https://share.garmin.com/TX5S They hope to begin operating from the island on Jan. 18 on 160-10m (CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8), 6m (EME) and via satellite. See also: https://wwww.tx5s.net/
J7 - Dominica- 21.01.24
Laurent, FM5BH and David, F8AAN are QRV as J79BH and J79AN, respectively, until January 24. Activity is on 160 to 4 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via operators' instructions.
H4 - Solomon Is. - 21.01.24
Bernhard, DL2GAC will be active again as H44MS from Malaita (OC-047), Solomon Islands from around 10 February until 25 April. He will be QRV on a daily basis, with activity on 160-6 metres SSB and some FT8. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. He will upload his log to Club Log and LoTW.
PZ - Suriname - 21.01.24
6 meter beacon PZ5JW/B is now active on 50080 kHz from Grid Square GJ25.
V3 - Belize - 21.01.24
Uwe, DL8UD will be active again as V31KO from Belize from 15 February to 6 March. He will operate SSB, CW and FT8 on 160-6 metres, and will participate in the ARRL DX CW Contest (17-18 February), the CQ WW 160-Meter SSB Contest (23-25 February) and the ARRL DX SSB Contest (2-3 March) as V3O. QSL for both callsigns via DL8UD, bureau or direct.
VK - Australia - 21.01.24
A team of six Australians (Chris VK5FR, Adam VK5GA/VK2YK, Grant VK5GR, Ivan VK5HS, Andy VK5LA and Paul VK5PAS) will be active as VK5FIL from Flinders Island (OC-261) on 14-21 April. This IOTA group has not been activated since 2013. They will operate all modes from 160m to 70cm, including both terrestrial and satellite modes. QSL via M0OXO's OQRS. Bookmark https://www.vk5fil.com/ for more information and updates.
ZD7 - St. Helena - 21.01.24
Elvira, IV3FSG is QRV as ZD7Z from Jamestown until February 4. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, including 60 meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, and FT4. QSL via IK2DUW.
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