MMMonVHF Newsletter 2011-01-13
MMMonVHF News Mailer
please find below our lastet NEWSLETTER of the VHF-DX-Portal
"Make More Miles on VHF" (www.MMMonVHF.de), dated 2011-01-13
We attempt to distribute our Newsletter one or two times per week.
For further detail please be so kind and refer at our "News"-page
http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php - welcome and enjoy ...
*****************************************************************
Latest NEWS and INFO for the NEWSLETTER
MMMonVHF The VHF-DX-Portal
*****************************************************************
** MMMonVHF Trophy: "Best VHF DX Expedition" of the Year 2010 **
As in the past years, as well the VHF DX Portal MMMonVHF start
to find the "Best VHF DX Expedition of the Year 2010".
The best expedition on 144 MHZ in the sector MS and/or EME will
be voted in the first 3 weeks of january 2011 as past years: Voting
is open from 01.01.2011 00:00UTC till 20.01.2011 23:59UTC
Link to the: http: Voting Page: http://www.mmmonvhf.de/dxvote.php
PS: The VOTING will of course only include Expeditions which was
spread out on the 2010 LATEST NEWS at Make More Miles on VHF!
If you interesting to see the results of past year:
http://www.mmmonvhf.de/trophy2009.php
http://www.mmmonvhf.de/trophy2008.php
http://www.mmmonvhf.de/trophy2007.php
SOURCE: Jani, HA5CRX on behalf of the MMMonVHF Team
---
** Solar Cycle Prediction (Updated 2011/01/03) **
NASA has released a new forcast for solar cycle 24 on Jan 3rd.
This prediction for the next sunspot cycle maximum gives a
smoothed sunspot number maximum of only about 59 in June/July
of 2013. This means that cycle 24 will be sunspot wise only half
as strong as the previous one. All in detail have a look at:
http://solarscience.msfc.nasa.gov/predict.shtml 73 + HNY Joe
SOURCE: DL8HCZ/CT1HZE via The UK Six Metre Group Announcement
---
Summer VHF-UHF Field Day reminder
A reminder: the Summer VHF-UHF Field Day will be held next weekend
Janary 15/16. The due date for logs will be Monday, January 31. A
copy of the rules is available on the contest web page by clicking
here. As well as the normal certificates, operators on 1296 MHz
and higher bands are also eligible for an extra �Microwave
Challenge� certificate. These certificates will include details
of the rank order of stations on 1296 MHz and higher bands, plus
recognition for DX contacts on the microwave bands. If you wish to
enter for the �Microwave Challenge�, please download the special
scoring sheet from the contest web page. It includes the normal
scoring sheet plus an extra page for entrants to record the
greatest distances worked on each microwave band. Distances worked
can be calculated using software that is available for download on
the contest web page. Activity will no doubt be affected by the
terrible floods. To all those affected by this disaster, I can
only say - stay safe. SOURCE: John VK3KM via [VK-VHF]
*****************************************************************
HOT 144 MHz MS & EME DX-PEDITION NEWS - Pse do use:
http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php
and use the FILTER for your personal wishes!
*****************************************************************
** DXCC: FG ; Square: FK96 ; Start: 2010-12-29 **
USE or SUBSCRIBE: http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php?id=3447
Guadeloupe Island (French Antillas, FK96HF) qrv on 144 MHz EME
since 2010 dec. 29th - LATEST NEWS, from Phil, dated 2011-01-13:
last activity this night! I will be qrv since 2200UTC till moonset
You are able to find all infos (and as well LOG) at Phils Blog:
http://fgdxpeditionf1duz.monsite-orange.fr/index.html
SOURCE: tnx to Phil, F1DUZ direct to MMMonVHF
---
** DXCC: DX0 ; Square: OK71 ; Start: 2011-01-06 **
USE or SUBSCRIBE: http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php?id=3266
DX0DX DXpedition to Spratly Islands in January 2011 posponed
LATEST DX0, SPRATLY ISLANDS Update 2011-01-11: To the DX Community
at large - Its with regret that as Team Leader, I have to announce
the postponement of the DX�DX Spratly Islands DXpedition 2011, due
to circumstances beyond the control of the DX�DX Team. Read all in
detail from the Team: http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php?id=3266
SOURCE: Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin
---
** DXCC: VK9N ; Square: RG30 ; Start: 2011-01-09 **
USE or SUBSCRIBE: http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php?id=3555
Norfolk Island (RG30XX) DX Expedition, qrv since january, 09th
LATEST info from Andrew, VK1DA, dated 2011-01-13: A summary of
the day's activities has been updated at their blog day by day:
http://vk9na.com/progressblog.html - as well we listed a lot of
Infos from Guy, VK2KU in QSP from the Team
SOURCE: tnx to Guy, VK2KU and others, direct to MMMonVHF
---
** DXCC: FK8/YJ ; Square: RG37/RH42 ; Start: 2011-01-16 **
USE or SUBSCRIBE: http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php?id=3638
USE or SUBSCRIBE: http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php?id=3639
Hermann, DL2NUD, will be on EME-Tour again in begin of the year
2011. That time he is acompanied by Stefan,DL9GRE, who will be
qrv on HF. 1st goal these time will be FK8 (New Caledonia),
Grid RG37 - later he will change QTH to YJ (Vanuatu), Grid RH42
LATEST NEWS from Hermann, DL2NUD, dated 2011-01-10: Time is going
quick and all preparation going very well. BEKO did send a new
300W PA for my 23cm activity! A NOTE ABOUT my EME WINDOW FROM YJ:
Would like to announce that during the very short EU-EME-window in
YJ, ASIA and US please use to standby - I will NOT work ASIA/US
during the short EU Window! The ASIA and specially US stations
have very long windows that trip and I try my best to work all
of you... SOURCE: Hermann, DL2NUD, direct to MMMonVHF
*****************************************************************
Latest V/U/SHF DX-PEDITION NEWS and EVENTS - Pse do use:
http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php
and use the FILTER for your personal wishes!
*****************************************************************
** EA8/DM8MM qrv from IL18bl on 50 MHz for TEP **
I am in the south of La Palma Island with a very good takeoff to
South America. Although it is a bit too early for TEP during
equinox, I will try SA with 100 W and 5 el. Yagi
USE or SUBSCRIBE: http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php?id=3658
SOURCE: tnx to Friedhelm, DM8MM, direct to MMMonVHF
---
** Island Activity around Papua New Guinea during April **
Hans SM6CVX, Derek G3KHZ, Luis CT1AGF, Mike G3JKX, Martyn G3UKV
and Stig (none ham) will be active from several island groups of
Papua New Guinea during the month of April 2011. Plans are to be
QRV on 160-6m CW, SSB and RTTY, using 4 active stations at all the
times. Schedule: Feni Island (IOTA OC-101, Grid Loc. QI65),
Bismarck Archipelago, on 2-7th April, using the callsign P29VCX.
Nuguria Island (IOTA OC-257, Grid Loc. QI76), Bougainville
district, on 8-14th April,using the callsign P29NI. Green Island
(IOTA OC-231, Grid Loc. QI75), North Solomons, Papua New Guinea,
on 15-18th April, using the P29VLR. Following this expedition
Hans, SM6CVX, (and Stig) will activate Misima Island (IOTA OC-117,
Grid Loc. QH69), Louisiade Archipelago, on 22-25th April; and
Loloata Island (IOTA OC-240, Grid Loc. QI30) on 25-27th April,
using the callsign P29VCX. QSL P29VCX and P29VLR via SM6CVX,
QSL P29NI via G3KHZ. Further info can be found on their website
at: p29ni.weebly.com/ SOURCE: Islandchaser.com via GOTO List
---
** Craig K2LZQ is going to Chile begin 2011 and qrv 50 MHz **
LATEST NEWS from Lance, W7GJ, dated 2011-01-10:
We are all set for the next Chile trip. We arrive in CE7 (FE44BG)
on January 23 and should be operational that evening if everything
arrives in one piece. When not fishing we will operate on 50.200
first. We have no internet but I will have my satellite phone.
We will be using an IC7000, M2 KW and an 8 element LFA antenna
with elevation. Will keep you advised , Craig K2LZQ
SOURCE: Craig, K2LZQ via Lance, W7GJ, direct to MMMonVHF
---
** DX0DX DXpedition to Spratly Islands in January 2011 posponed **
To the DX Community at large - Its with regret that as Team Leader,
I have to announce the postponement of the DX�DX Spratly Islands
DXpedition 2011, due to circumstances beyond the control of the
DX�DX Team. Our situation began when our original mode of transport
by ship was terminally damaged back in late October 2010. We then
went to our contingency plan which was to fly in, as there were no
ships deemed to be safe and provided facilities for safe passage
to Pag-Asa, available. We hand landing permission and booked the
correct sized aircraft and with the security cleared pilots. To
simplify it, there was conflicting agreements and hence the air
craft could not get approval of its flight plan. The bottom line
is this. We have a licence, we have authority to land via ship,
hence when the ship becomes available in the near future, it is
my intention to activate this entity in 2011. The team has worked
tirelessly to remove the hurdles that were placed before the team
in the last minute. As time was running out for this window of
opportunity, and before more operators become stuck here in
Palawan, the decision was made to postpone the activation. A call
was placed to PARA advising them that a postponement of the
activation would be sought to a date in in the near future, where
the activation will look at again taking place. All equipment will
need to be exported out of Philippines to comply with current
Philippine Customs Law in which it was brought into the country.
The plan is to be re-assessed so the current operators have the
first opportunity to be on this future trip. Once more information
is at hand, I will advise the DX Community. Regards Chris
SOURCE: Chris, VK3FY Team Leader DX�DX via [mediterraneodxclub]
---
** T70, SAN MARION (Party/Special Event) **
For its first year, "DxCoffee.com" is organizing a full weekend
of radio and friendship in the San Marino Republic between
February 11-13th. You can visit an amazing country, meet other
Hams from around the world and operate the special event station
T70DXC. The special event station will be on the air between
February 1-13th. Activity will be on the HF bands and 6 meters.
QSL Manager for T70DXC is Pasquale La Gamba, IZ8IYX. QSL is
available by the Bureau, LoTW or direct at: Pasquale La Gamba,
Via Affaccio 68, Vibo Valentia 89900, Italy. For the complete
details on "DxCoffee's 1st Birthday Party" and operating from
T70DXC, visit: http://www.dxcoffee.com/happybirthday
SOURCE: [GOLIST] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #993
---
** DEADLINE for your NEWS input to MMMonVHF**
... for your News (pse use: http://www.mmmonvhf.de/newsuser.php)
to the next MMMonVHF Newsletter will be next thursday 2359 UTC ...
******************************************************************
The VHF-DX-Portal MMMonVHF - Newsletter Credits & Info
******************************************************************
Our Newsletter is compiled from the input of the USER of the
VHF-DX-Portal MMMonVHF and as well by a lot of free usable
HF-V-U-SHF-Info-Sources (named as SOURCE at the NEWS) and chats
like ON4KST-, RU-VHF-DX-Net, EA-V-U-SHF-Chat, N0UK-Chat and others.
** Many thanks to all our USER who did send us info and news **
Wherever we found the info we always indicate the source of the
info. If you get knowledge of an expedition, which is NOT listed
at our VHF-DX-Portal MMMonVHF or if you have additional info for
an expedition, PLEASE be so kind and send us this info at:
** www.mmmonvhf.de/newsuser.php or www.mmmonvhf.de/kontact.php **
The MMMonVHF-Team is always trying to spread any expedition info
as much up-to-date and reliable as possible and as long as the
info does not violate with our MMMonVHF-Policy ...
Have a lot of fun and enjoy the VHF-DX-Portal MMMonVHF!
73 de Guido "Guy" DL8EBW
on behalf of the MMMonVHF-Team
DG2KBC DK3XT DK5EW DK5YA DL8EBW HA5CRX
IV3NDC OZ1LPR PA2DW PA3BIY & PA4EME
******************************************************************