Hallo dear MMMonVHF friends,


please find below our latest NEWSLETTER of the VHF-DX-Portal
"Make More Miles on VHF" (www.MMMonVHF.de) dated 2009-02-06
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Result of the Trophy for the "Best VHF DX Expedition" Year 2008
During the voting period from 1st to 20th of January 2009 we counted
70 voters from more than 21 different countries which clicked more
than 183 times for 77 different Expeditions which were published on
the Review Page of www.mmmonvhf.de during the year 2008. All details:
http://www.mmmonvhf.de/trophy2008.php - our special congratulations
for place 1 to Dirk, ON5GS (as EI/ON5GS/p), place 2 the EME Team of
the Expedition 5R8EM (Jean-Marc F1HDI and Team) and place 3 to Tor,
DJ8MS (as LA/SM/OH/DJ8MS from many different squares in scandinavia)
All he www.MMMonVHF.de MMM Events - BEST VHF DXP - Result 2008
SOURCE: Jani, HA5CRX for the Team of MMMonVHF

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Today I had the great pleasure of completing an EME contact on 6m
with TN5SN during his moonset. Nicolas has a great setup there
with his I0JXX 7 element yagi and a kw. His best signal here
today was -25 dB, but when I ran a sked with him earlier in the
week, his signal on two sequences was strong enough to be audible
at -18 and -22 dB! It sure is great to have such a well equipped
6m station and experienced operator QRV from a very rare DXCC! GL
and VY 73, Lance - SOURCE: Lance, W7GJ via his MAGIC BAND EME Rfl.

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Sweden. A mail from Arne SM7AED translates into English as;
New amateur radio band in Sweden from today (29 January 2009).
From today we do have access to a new general amateur radio
band in Sweden, 50-52 MHz. The official information from the PTS is;
The 50-52 MHz frequency band is available from now, to amateur radio
with an output of maximum 200 Watt. Existing 6 meter licensees will
not be debited any annual fee for 2009. Licenses witch expired
31 December 2008, does not need to apply to be prolonged. Allegations
is ongoing between the SSA and the PTS in a try to change the power
limit to 1000 Watt. But for now the limit is 200 Watt.
So now it just to hookup the 50 MHz antenna and get on with it
SOURCE: Arne, SM7AED via 50 MHz DX News, by OZ6OM

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GB3BUX 50.000MHz Buxton ENGLAND. Hello MMM TEAM!
I have been informed by NICK, G7EKY that after I reported this
beacon down at least 6db over normal signal strength, Nick visited
the site he found the Beacon has a damaged lower turnstile halfwave
dipole,it is broken in the centre this is reducing the radiating
patten signals may be down than normal. Repairs to be carried out
in Spring 2009. 73 DE IAN G6TGO
SOURCE: tnx Ian, G6TGO direct to MMMonVHF

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Hi everyone, I just wanted to let all of you know that today, after
a lengthy process, I was able to obtain 6M privileges for Singapore.
This will mean that there are 2 operators in Singapore currently,
the other being Selva 9V1UV. Some of you may have worked me under
my old call of VK8AH from Darwin. Hoping to apply the little knowledge
I have obtained to a slightly different latitude! I will be very
limited in capacity due to the regulations applied (6M is not normally
allowed in Singapore) and as such I only have 50-50.2 at low power.
However, its a start! SOURCE: Andrew, 9V1TT via UKSMG Announce


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144 MHz Activity from the VK4-area in february 2009 by Hermann,
VK4/DL2NUD - LATEST NEWS from Hermann, DL2NUD, dated 2009-02-06:
After yesterdays first activity from QG53 today Hermann and Ray
use the Call VK/DL2NUD and got qrv today from QG64NC on
144,144 MHz (JT65B 1st periode)
SOURCE: tnx to Hermann, DL2NUD via N0UK-Logger

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As reported earlier, Rene, PE1L, is planning a expedition to 5Z.
LATEST News by Rene, PE1L, dated 2009-02-03: Rene, PE1L, did
receive now the special Moonbounce Liz from with the personal Call
5Z4EME. Because of the long delay he now need to change the trip
later to the year... maybe a good periode will be begin of april,
but nothing fixed. As well Rene, need some one to join the trip -
pse send him info when there is any chance...
SOURCE: tnx to Rene, PE1L, direct to MMMonVHF

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PI9CAM will join the 23cm eme SSB contest and will run 2 m & 70cm
EME WSJT in between. The Dwingeloo 25 meter Radio Telescope PI9CAM
will be on the air again. More than 30 volunteers are involved in
a project at the Dwingeloo 25 meter Radio Telescope to bring this
important historical dish in operation again. More than 400 people
are supporting financially. Coming weekend are an activity from
Dwingerloo on 2m and 23cm again. OPs are PA3FXB, PA3CEE and PE1L...
SOURCE: tnx to Rene, PE1L, direct to MMMonVHF

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Moon Bounce Seminar for Young Generations
The Next Operating Information of 8J1AXA on February 7.
The JARL Special Station 8J1AXA at JAXA Katsuura Space Communication
Center, Chiba Pref., will be active on 144MHz/432MHz, Saturday,
February 7, 2008. Moon above 5 deg. after 05:56UTC & before 19:50UTC
of Feb.7. (Our antenna elevation does not come down below 5 deg. )
Read all details: http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php?id=2254
SOURCE: Mike, Watanabe, JH1KRC via MoonNet and direct to MMMonVHF

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Dear EME Friends, I will be running on 144MHz JT65B EME and be QRV
on 50MHz and 432MHz at my EME shack (QM05) in February 7-9, if my
backache will be fixed :-) My EME setup a 50MHz: 2.6wl 13ele Yagi,
3CX3000A, FT-2000D /wo PreAmp - 144MHz: 4 x 2MXP32, 2 x GU74b, mast
mounted PreAmp, IC-910D - 432MHz: 2 x 20ele LongJohn, 50W, mast
mounted PreAmp, IC-910D - 144MHz CW request is welcome. I look forward
to contact with old/new stations. 73, Isao / JM1WBB
SOURCE: Isao, JM1WBB via MoonNet and direct to MMMonVHF

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After many DXpeditions and 16 first ever activities on 23cm I am
happy to announce another mile stone in EME history. I will be
working in Nigeria for several month starting in March. This gives
me the opportunity to bring EME to Nigeria. We already formed a EME
group (5N0OBA, 5N9AYM, 5N4BRJ, 5N0ATI and myself) which will be
active on 2m, 70cm and 23cm. Our focus will be on 2m and 23cm.
RIG in detail see: http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php?id=2244 -
However, what I am still missing is a preAmp for 2m. I would prefer
a SP-2000 or any other kind that is reliable and includes the relays.
I am looking forward to work you. Many thanks to all of you!
Vy 73 de Bodo, DL3OCH, HB9EHJ, KT3Q via MoonNet and MMMonVHF

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Special Call LM9K75Y (JO48) qrv for 75 Year Celebration Kristians
andsgruppen av NRRL Radioamatørene in Kristiansand...
LA9K club station celebrating 75 years. We will be qrv with a
special callsign LM9K75Y in 2009. Station will be qrv on all
bands SSB/CW/FSK/JT. All QSO will be confirmed with a nice QSL
card. QSL via LA9K. RIG on 2m: 3WL + masted preamp + GS35b
SOURCE: Jurek, LA4YGA OP at LM9K75Y direkt to MMMonVHF

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After sending us the News about activity from HELGOLAND, JO34 in
July as DR3M and DC0NAC, Andy, DG3XA, told to be qrv from JO46BG
as OZ/DG3XA in june 2009 as well. He will take part in the IARU
Region I Contest with 3 ele. and 1 KW... Later you be able to
read more at: http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php?id=2252
SOURCE: Andy, DG3XA direct to MMMonVHF

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A new station from India will be qrv since past days: OP Girish,
VU2KGB, at MK80EA could work his first 2 EME QSOs on 144 MHz
with 160W into 2x 5el Yagi. He shall become qrv with more antennas
later on... SOURCE: tnx Joop, PA0JMV, direct to MMMonVHF

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By K9OT and KB9LIE as FP/K9OT and FP/KB9LIE from Miquelon Isl.
(NA-032, GN17) from 20090710 to 20090718; 160-6m; SSB CW;
QSL also OK via buro or LOTW; QRV for IARU contest.
Website: http://hamradio.pnpfarms.com
SOURCE: Tnx Bill, NG3K, via his DX-NEWS

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N8O qrv 50MHz from EN91OR : U.S.A., K. Jun 13-Jun 15, 1800Z-0300Z,
Jefferson, OH. N8OFS, N8O. Caboose Portable for the AC&J (ACJR)
Railroad's 25th Anniversary. FM 52.525 51.500 50.300 USB 50.200.
QSL. N8OFS, PO Box 517, Jefferson, OH 44047. 52.525 and 51.500
is Vertical... 50.300 and 50.200 are both Vertical or Horizontal.
I'll be constantly changing between Antennas, Polarities, and
Modes (USB+FM)... I got enuf room, so I'll drag out the
5 Wavelength Longwire and play with it too... Plus the PAR OA-50,
PAR EF-6, and the Norwalk Electronics 6 Meter Dominator 5/8 wave
So, a Loop, a Groundplane, a Wire Dipole, and a Longwire (yes,
longwires do work on 6)... SOURCE: Andy (NEON) N8OFS GOT6???

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Bellevue Amateur Radio Club, W0WYV. qrv for the 50th Anniversary
of the club Apr 16-Apr 18, 0600Z-0600Z, Bellevue, NE. 7.035 PSK
14.247 7.030 CW 3.850 50.125 147.390 gen portion of bands. QSL.
BARC, 7518 Chandler Hills Dr, Bellevue, NE 68147-2108.
URL:http://bellevuearc.org W0WYV DATE:APR16 0600Z-APR18 0600Z
SOURCE: Tnx Andy (Neon), 50 MHz DX News (Got6???) direct to MMMonVHF

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We have our space reserved and will be operating our Special
Event Station under the call W3C for the Washington County Annual
Sports Show All are invited to come and join us and operate the
club station. This has always been a nice event for the club and
we've met a lot of interesting people with zero to decades of
experience and the full spectrum of operating preferences.
Feb 5-Feb 8, 0000Z-1900Z, Washington, PA. Washington Amateur
Communications, W3C. Washington County Annual Sports Show.
SSB CW RTTY 21.340 14.250 7.250. QSL. Edward Oelschlager, 60
Carl Ave B2, Eighty Four, PA 15330. www.wacomarc.org
SOURCE: Tnx Andy (Neon), 50 MHz DX News (Got6???) direct to MMMonVHF

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Dani, EA4ATI, who is now active as 9M2TI from Malaysia, informs
OPDX that he is preparing for a DXpedition (with a team of operators)
to activate Nauru in the Pacific sometime in May. The callsign will
be C21TI. Travelling through Australia to get to Nauru, tentative
dates will be either from May 3-17th (after the cyclone season) or
May 16-30th. More at: http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php?id=2261
SOURCE: [GOLIST] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #894

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Starting May 2009, SV1DH will commence daily WSPR beacon
transmissions (high TX duty, 50W to 6 element Yagi) on 6m beaming
east to Asia and Pacific, trying to find rare multihop Es DX openings,
like last year observed ones to DU7,9M2,9M6,BY etc. Any comments,
proposals and paricipation on these tests are VERY WELCOME...73
SOURCE: Costas SV1DH via UKSMG Announce

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SOTA-News - Upcoming Activations updated at our MMMonVHF page
as long these including VHF or U/SHF-Activity. A complete over-
view about all SOTA-Activities are on: www.sotawatch.org/alerts.php
SOURCE: tnx Summits On The Air (via SOTAwatch2 (beta) Page)


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Have a lot of fun and enjoy MMMonVHF!

73 de Guido "Guy" DL8EBW
on behalf of the MMMonVHF-Team
(DG2KBC DK3XT DK5EW DK5YA HA5CRX IV3NDC OZ1LPR PA2DW PA3BIY & PA4EME)


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