9H3JK(Malta) on 20m USB!!!

9H3JK(Malta) on 20m USB!!!

9H3JK  Malta  JOHN M KING PO BOX 1148 GIBRALTAR Gibraltar [+] Mailing label
Lookups:   2489
Email: Use mouse to view.. QSL: VIA ZB2JK

20131005 0700UTC 14176kHz 9H3JK
Date : 05/Oct/2013 0700UTC
Freq : 14178kHz USB
Rig  : SDR(PI4THT)
ANT  : Mini-Whip(PAØRDT)
PC recording

Lookups 2489 (3215) QRZ Admin ZB2JK Last Update 2011-10-20 11:52:36 Class A Latitude 35.910707 (35° 54' 38'' N) Longitude 14.507081 (14° 30' 25'' E) Grid Square JM75gv Geo Source User supplied Bearing 315.2° NW (from JJ5IZX) Distance 6250.2 mi (10058.8 km) Long Path 18606.6 mi (29944.4 km) Sunrise 04:59:36 UTC Sunset 16:41:40 UTC IOTA EU-023 Malta group QSL Info VIA ZB2JK QSL by Mail? No (e.g. Will this ham QSL by Postal Mail?) QSL by eQSL? No (e.g. Will this ham QSL with eQSL?) Uses LOTW? No (e.g. Does this ham use ARRL's LOTW ?) Apply for a new Vanity callsign...

UPDATE 25TH SEPTEMBER 2013

 

I WILL BE ACTIVE FROM MALTA AGAIN FROM 1ST---5TH OCTOBER 2013

 

QSL VIA ZB2JK SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS

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9H3JK IS NOW CLOSED UNTIL I GO THERE AGAIN!

OVER 800 QSO's WERE MADE WITH A MIX OF SSB/PSK DURING THE TIME I HAD TO WORK RADIO 23/24TH OF OCTOBER AND 1 HR IN THE MORNING OF THE 25TH BEFORE MY FLIGHT BACK HOME.

FOLLOW THE CORRECT ROUTE FOR QSL IF YOU WANT A REPLY AS BELOW IN RED

73'S AND THANKS TO ALL THE STATIONS THAT I WORKED, WITH MY SIMPLE SET UP, ON THE 6TH FLOOR.

9H3JK JOHN

Hello All,

I will be active from Malta from 22nd ---25th October 2011.


QSL IS VIA ZB2JK DIRECT INCLUDE 1 IRC OR $2 ONLY WAY!


EQUIPMENT:

YAESU FT 857
ATAS 120 (Automatic Tuning Antenna)









Antenna used ATAS 120 on 6th floor!

The Shack!



73's from the Island of Malta and look forward to working you all.


9H3JK John

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ZD7FT(St Helena Island) on 20m USB!!!

ZD7FT(St Helena Island) on 20m USB!!!

ZD7FT  St Helena Island  Peter Constantine PO. Box 33 Jamestown, St. Helena Island, South Atlantic Ocean, STHL 1ZZ St Helena Island [+] Mailing label
Lookups:   310229
QSL: DIRECT

20131005 0646UTC 14208kHz ZD7FT
Date : 05/Oct/2013 0642UTC
Freq : 14213kHz USB
Rig  : SDR(PI4THT)
ANT  : Mini-Whip(PAØRDT)
PC recording

Lookups 310229 (379428) QRZ Admin ZD7VC Last Update 2009-12-18 05:05:18 Grid Square IH74db Geo Source From Grid Bearing 285.8° WNW (from JJ5IZX) Distance 9651.3 mi (15532.3 km) Long Path 15205.5 mi (24470.9 km) Sunrise 06:02:50 UTC Sunset 18:20:08 UTC ITU Zone 66 CQ Zone 36 QSL Info DIRECT QSL by Mail? No (e.g. Will this ham QSL by Postal Mail?) QSL by eQSL? No (e.g. Will this ham QSL with eQSL?) Uses LOTW? No (e.g. Does this ham use ARRL's LOTW ?) Apply for a new Vanity callsign...

I was first licenced in March 1973.  I came on the air with a Heathkit HW-101 Transceiver and a G5RV antenna.  The HW 101 was later replaced with a Yaesu FT-101B Transceiver, and a home made 3 Band 2 Element Cubical Quad completed the antenna farm.In 1977 other pursuits had to be given priority, and I became inactive.  I sold my station in the same year and I was QRT.  I never imagined at the time, it would be 27 years before I would be back on the air again.

In January 2004 I was able to return to the hobby.  My Station comprised of an Icom-746, and once again a G5RV antenna.  What a joy it was to be back on the air!  Later, a Carolina Windom 80, and a Carolina Windom 80 Special replaced the G5RV.

Having retired in October 2006 after a 44-year career in the Public Service, I now have more time to play radio.  There have also been a number of changes to the station since 2004 as well.

My current station comprises – a 5 Band Heavy Duty Spiderbeam at 10 meters above ground. (I still have my Carolina Windoms).  A Yaesu FT-950, and a Yaesu FT-450.

Since putting up the Spiderbeam, entries in my log have certainly increased from the many pile-ups I have been in.  My favourites bands are 17, 15, 12 and 10 meters.  I also get on 40 meters occasionally.

I do not chase DX.  I have no need to really.  I work whoever comes along.  I simply enjoy giving Hams a chance to put a ZD7 in their logs.  I respond to all requests for QSL Cards providing they are accompanied by 2 US Dollars (or Euro or Sterling notes) and an SAE.   PLEASE! do not send coins or stamps.  AND do not QSL via VE1AIH who was my QSL Manager.  (He is now a Silent Key anyway).  Getting a card back to you could take 3-8 weeks, this is beyond my control, as ZD7 land does not have an air service.  So please be patient.

If you want information about ZD7 Land you can visit the following websites:

www.sthelenatourism.com

www.sainthelena.gov.sh

73s Peter ZD7FT

9Y4D(Trinidad and Tobago) on 20m USB!!!

9Y4D(Trinidad and Tobago) on 20m USB!!!

9Y4D  Trinidad and Tobago  CHRISTOPHER ELLIS 388A CHARLES CT BLOCK3 PALMISTE SAN FERNANDO Trinidad and Tobago [+] Mailing label
Lookups:   245168 Ham Member
Email: Use mouse to view.. QSL: EQSL(AG. LOTW. DIRECT IF NEEDED PAPER QSL

20131004 0042UTC 14213kHz 9Y4D
Date : 04/Oct/2013 0042UTC
Freq : 14213kHz USB
Rig  : SDR(PI4THT)
ANT  : Mini-Whip(PAØRDT)
PC recording

Lookups 245168 (261090) QRZ Admin 9Y4D Last Update 2012-12-02 22:35:27 Latitude 10.257651 (10° 15' 27'' N) Longitude -61.482196 (61° 28' 55'' W) Grid Square FK90gg Geo Source User supplied Bearing 20.8° NNE (from JJ5IZX) Distance 9249.7 mi (14886.0 km) Long Path 15607.1 mi (25117.2 km) Sunrise 09:54:30 UTC Sunset 21:55:11 UTC ITU Zone 11 CQ Zone 9 IOTA SA-011 Trinidad Born 1962 QSL Info EQSL(AG. LOTW. DIRECT IF NEEDED PAPER QSL QSL by Mail? Yes (e.g. Will this ham QSL by Postal Mail?) QSL by eQSL? Yes (e.g. Will this ham QSL with eQSL?) Uses LOTW? Yes (e.g. Does this ham use ARRL's LOTW ?) Admin For (1) 9Y4D Other Callsigns Alias Comment 9Y4NZ Previous callsign Apply for a new Vanity callsign...

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT CHASE DXCC AND CARDS ARE NOT NECESSARY IF YOU NEED A QSL CARD WE WILL FACILITATE YOU. WE DO NOT HAVE AN OUT GOING BUREAU AND WE NO LONGER ACCEPT IRC`S.PLEASE SEND SAE AND 2 GREEN STAMPS OR IF YOU CAN GET TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO STAMPS THAT WILL BE BETTER. THANKS CHRIS 9Y4D Now if you don`t get my card for some reason please email me. Do not use the cluster to gripe and cry about not getting the card like some idiots who use the cluster like it`s a chat forum

(MOCA) THE UGLY ONE		(SOCA) THE NOISY ONE
(ROCKET) THE SLOW ONE

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K3LP, W0RIC, 9Y4D, 9Y4RX, VU2PAI. DAYTON 2012		9Y4RX, K8ZOG, 9Y4D, W0RIC. DAYTON 2012
SOME OF THE 14.240 DX GROUP. DAYTON 2012		9Y4RX, J39AH, 9Y4D

K9PG AND THE GUYS.

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PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ALL IN FUN (DO NOT TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY) ALSO HOPE THE WRITER OF THIS MASTERPIECE IS NOT UPSET WITH ME USING IT ON MY PAGE. IF SO PLEASE LET ME KNOW.THIS IS SO TRUE, IN MANY CASES THIS HAPPENS TO ME. NO# 3 AND 4 MOST OF ALL

LOL . This is fun

Rules for DXing or How to have more FUN on the Bands:

The DX MODE:
1. If you come upon a pileup, find the exact DX frequency and slowly tune up your KW right on his frequency. Take your time doing this as it has maximum effect this way. The longer you take, the better. It lets others know that YOU are going to call the DX.

2. If you cannot wait to find out the DX call sign, ask, "What is the DX call sign?" On CW send “DX?” Call?" Do NOT listen, this takes time. DO this repeatedly until someone gives you the DX call. This will show all others on frequency that you are serious about wanting to work this DX. This is called sharing.

3. When you find out the DX call, repeat your call over and over again on the DX frequency. Even if he is working split there is a chance he may be listening on his transmit frequency.

4. When the DX says "ABC only"- Don't believe him. If he says "Europe only" - Don't believe him. If he says, "2's only" - Don't believe him. Keep giving your call "XYZ” !!.XYZ !! .XYZ !! How Copy MARIO?" Make sure you use his name when you call him, he may think you are someone he knows. It must work as we hear it on bands all the time so it has to be effective. Don't pay attention to directional calls. When did any DX know what they wanted ? What matters most is what YOU want.

5. To get the DX to work other modes tell him you want to set up a schedule later which is convenient to you. You should wait until the pileup has built up to several hundred and just before the band is about to go out, then ask him to meet you on CW, PSK31, RTTY or SSB at a set time and frequency. Above all, make sure you tell him that YOU need him on these modes. This will endear you in the hearts of all on frequency, it shows that you can work more than one mode and are a well-rounded amateur.

6. If you have worked the DX previously make sure you call him and tell him that he is stronger than the last 6 times you worked him this week. The DX station will want to know this. Others on frequency will respect you more, you will be recognized as a Big Gun DXer.

7. When you find a DX pileup, to bring your operating skills to a higher level and impress all those on frequency - Zero beat the DX send "QRL? Is this frequency in use?" This shows character and that you are truly a caring person.

8. When finally making the DX contact, give the DX some background about yourself, TX, RX, ANT, WX, how many children and grandchildren you have, where they went to college, what size bedroom slipper you wear, or any other items of interest to the DX. This shows that you are not just a 59 kind of guy. This is most effective when the band is just about to fold.

9. After you have worked the DX you will need the QSL route. Although this will be listed on the DX packet cluster, in ARRL & DX News Letters, and on the Internet, there is no reason for you to go to all the bother of reading these sources. You can just keep calling on the DX frequency."What is the QSL Information?" If you don't get a reply with the information after 8 or 10 calls, keep it up, your persistence will payoff. There are plenty of other stations on frequency who are waiting to work the DX who have read these publications and they willing and ready to help you.

Rules for THE FUN MODE

1. For a split operation, spend most of your day listening and transmitting on the DX sending frequency. On CW, if someone calls on the DX transmitting frequency, right away using your J-38 at 4 WPM, send VP.UG.NP .UP. until you get it right. If the station continues to call on the DX frequency, then send LSD LIB LED. LIDuntil you get it right.

This has three benefits.
A. Others waiting to work the DX will be forever indebted to you for informing the offending station that the DX is working split.
B. The offending station will be grateful.
C. You will get some needed code practice to get you over that 5 WPM hump.
2. For those with CW andvoice memory keyers this will be easy. All you have to do is program in "UP"and "LID". For themore advanced operators you can add "SPLIT" "YOU IDIOT, WORKING SPLIT" .Using the memory keyers for your day's activity will save your voice. Should you happen by chance to have a QSO you will need it.

As always … Work'em First… Confirm Later ….WFCL

  SA O11


DAYTON 2013
K9PG, 9Y4D, K9XD, KR9A

YoWindow.comyr.no

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5X1NH(Uganda) on 20m CW!!!

5X1NH(Uganda) on 20m CW!!!

5X1NH  Uganda  Nick Henwood G3RWF Conifers, Church Rd, LIttlebourne Canterbury CT3 1UA England [+] Mailing label
Lookups:   154060
Email: Use mouse to view.. QSL: G3RWF

20131003 1556UTC 14006.9kHz 5X1NH
Date : 03/Oct/2013 1556UTC
Freq : 14006.9kHz CW
Rig  : SDR(PI4THT)
ANT  : Mini-Whip(PAØRDT)
PC recording

Lookups 154060 (185669) QRZ Admin G3RWF Last Update 2011-09-13 02:24:19 Latitude 0.615223 (0° 36' 54'' N) Longitude 30.212402 (30° 12' 44'' E) Grid Square KJ50co Geo Source User supplied Bearing 278.2° W (from JJ5IZX) Distance 6981.9 mi (11236.3 km) Long Path 17874.9 mi (28766.9 km) Sunrise 03:45:17 UTC Sunset 15:51:37 UTC QSL Info G3RWF QSL by Mail? Yes (e.g. Will this ham QSL by Postal Mail?) QSL by eQSL? No (e.g. Will this ham QSL with eQSL?) Uses LOTW? Yes (e.g. Does this ham use ARRL's LOTW ?) Apply for a new Vanity callsign...

Picture: Ndali vanilla factory, Nr Fort Portal

QRV since Nov 2007. Not a dxpedition - I work pro bono while in Uganda.On the air from the University of the Mountains of the Moon (MMU) in Fort Portal, Western Uganda and (occasionally) the capital, Kampala. Fort Portal is in the foothills of the beautiful Rwenzori Mountains which form the border with the Congo (about 25 kms away). It is a fertile area with a fine climate - a major local cash crop is tea. MMU is an independent (non-profit) university owned by the community of the area. Next visit is September 2013 for 8 weeks.

Main ham radio challenges are frequent thunderstorms and static which make low bands hard work. Also erratic power - which frequently goes off without any warning and may stay off for many hours. It can provide as little as 160 volts (instead of 240). Internet connectivity has improved greatly in the past 5 years. I prefer CW but am also QRV on SSB and digimodes. My usual rig is a K3 with a variety of antennas - (sometimes) a single band 2 el Moxon beam, (always) an inverted v dipole with links for all bands and (possibly) an all band Hexbeam in 2013. I use LOTW.

All QSL routes are OK except e-QSL. I prefer use of OQRS via Clublog. I send cards only when I am in UK so you may have to await my return if in Uganda. Please do NOT ask for another bureau card via ClubLog if you have already sent one via the bureau - cards are expensive and I have to pay for them! Thanks.

Direct QSLs please via home call G3RWF. Please enclose an IRC or $2 (sorry but $1 no longer covers the cost of a stamp anywhere). Also bureau OK but will take a while (and please put as many QSOs as possible on one card to reduce weight and make replying easier). I only reply to QSOs for each new band.

Please do not e mail me to ask me to check my log.I usually upload toLOTW and Clublog daily.I would rather be on the air than hunting through my log when I am in Uganda! Thanks.

I actively support the DX Code (http://www.dx-code.org/link.htm)

4J3M(Azerbaijan) on 20m RTTY!!!

4J3M(Azerbaijan) on 20m RTTY!!!

4J3M  Azerbaijan  Yuri A. Frolov P. O. BOX 1 Mingechevir Azerbaijan [+] Mailing label
Lookups:   274797
Email: Use mouse to view.. QSL: VIA DL7EDH

Lookups 274797 (61871) QRZ Admin 4J3DJ Last Update 2010-06-28 20:59:45 Latitude 40.768066 (40° 46' 5'' N) Longitude 47.053987 (47° 3' 14'' E) Grid Square LN30ms Geo Source User supplied Bearing 304.6° NW (from JJ5IZX) Distance 4611.2 mi (7420.9 km) Long Path 20245.7 mi (32582.3 km) Sunrise 02:49:28 UTC Sunset 14:32:43 UTC ITU Zone 29 CQ Zone 21 Born 1948 QSL Info VIA DL7EDH QSL by Mail? No (e.g. Will this ham QSL by Postal Mail?) QSL by eQSL? No (e.g. Will this ham QSL with eQSL?) Uses LOTW? No (e.g. Does this ham use ARRL's LOTW ?) Other Callsigns Alias Comment UD6DJ Previous callsign Apply for a new Vanity callsign...

I was born on March 29, 1948, in Kharkov, Ukraine. I'm married and my wife's name is Nelly. We have 3 sons-Andrey(born 1976), Alexey(1978) and Alex(1982), who is also a ham (his callsign is 4J3DJ). From 1964 to 1975 I was seriously involved in sport of rowing and won championship Cup of the USSR in 1973. I was first licensed in 1973 (ex:RD6DJH, UD6DJH, UD6DJ) and twice won the championship Cup of Federation of Radiosport of the USSR (1984 & 1986). The callsign 4J3M I received in 1994. At the present time I have confirmed 336 countries DXCC and 198 zones for 5B WAZ. My 5B DXCC is #2134 awarded for UD6DJH call.
NOTICE: Sorry dear all, we have not QSL BUREAU in Azerbaijan.
QSL-address:
Alexander Spielmann, DL7EDH
P.O. Box 400005
12631 Berlin
GERMANY

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