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That would be nice !!!
73 de SV2DCD

The name of her Lydia

Well it was a full weekend the one was past.Full of happy moments with relatives and good friends.
Last sunday my very beautifull niece got baptized.The name she got is Lydia.
The only thing left is to take here amateur radio lisence hihi.
Many lovely relatives and family friends where invited.
Here is a photo from the best of the best family friend ever hihi
George SV2AGW stayed for a couple of days in my house and once again we had the opportunity to talk about ham radio but also about memories from the past and ideas for the future.
It was fun !

SV2AGW @ SV2DCD shack

SV2AGW,SV2RM @ SV2DCD shack

As for my radio activity this month we had the 9M0L dx pedition.I had Spratly island in my log from past dx pedition many years ago.But only one qso on 20m ssb.
This one was a big opportunity to work the guys as many bands as possible
Well i did it.8 bands (10m,12m,17m,15m,20m,30m,40m,80m)out of 10 bands worked and 13 qso with that one on 10m SSB missing from their online logbook.
I heard the guys on 160m also but they couldn't copy me.
Anyway it was a nice dx pedition and congrats to the operators for the patience.
For my friends working on VHF bands keep in mind that we have great TEP openings on 6m band almost every afternoon and evening
And of course the  E SPORADIC season is coming.And the VHF contesting season.......with many surprises for you ! Stay tuned !
73 de SV2DCD Leonidas

New 4m beacon D44TD/B

Tony CT1FFU reports

Hi all
Pleased to informe you all that we will have from day 20/4/2012 a new beacon operating on 70mhz band from Cape Verde.
After a long period of tests in CT1FFU shack, the beacon was shipped to is final QTH.

Beacon:

Frequency: 70,220Mhz
Locator : HK86NO
Power: 5W
Antenna: 4 elements Yagi
QTF: Europe
Modulation: F1A
Keaper: D44TD

Reports wellcome.
73 all
Tony CT1FFU

March 25th Greek Independence Day

I shall always recognize you

by the dreadful sword you hold

as the Earth with searching vision

you survey with spirit bold

From the Greeks of old whose dying

brought to life and spirit free

now with ancient valour rising

let us hail you, oh Liberty!

J42T @ CQ World Wide WPX SSB

QSL via SV7LOS

Cu in the contest

Russian DX Contest this weekend

This weekend i will run my favourite contest the Russian one.
Please look for me on all bands 160m to 10m SSB mode with my home call.
QSL via LOTW.
See you all in the contest
de SV2DCD 

TEP is back on 70mhz

Yesterday afternoon ZS6WAB was heard with rst 59+ on 70.295
It was the first time that Willem was coming so strong on 4m band
Listen a recording of his signal in KN00PL
ZS6WAB 70mhz TEP 15-3-2012
My setup on 4m band is YAESU FT847,70W,9el long boom yagi antenna
Good luck on vhf
73 de SV2DCD

CTU CONTEST UNIVERSITY ITALY 2012

Contest University Italy 2012 took place two days ago in the city of Montichiari,Brescia Italy
I had the honor to be there and watch the excellent presentations from K5ZD,OH2UA,S50XX,IK0XBX,IK2CFR,IZ0AEG
Great organize from my good friend Stefano IK2QEI.

Cu in the next CTU
73 de SV2DCD

TRIATHLON DX CONTEST

It all started in August of 2011. That was about when it occurred to Mike, SV5BYR that a big Greek Contest was missing from international Ham Radio Contest Calendar.  By the end of September this idea became mature and so the  "Triathlon" was born! A triathlon is a multi- sport event involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance events. And as you have already guessed, it is a Greek word. We had to change a bit the name to Triathlon Dx Contest to match our activity. Actually, trying here to simulate the original Triathlon athletic event, we involved three major ham radio modes, SSB, CW, RTTY. It will be a 24 hour non-stop event divided in three sections, each one devoted to a different mode. There are some tentative rules of the contest that you can take a look. It will take place every Saturday, the 1st full weekend of February, debuting on 02-02-2013.

After all, what makes this particular contest unique is the special gift for the winner! (take a look to the prize page)

In this point we have to mention all the Greek amateurs who are working to make this event alive: SV1DPI, SV1NK, SV2AGW, SV2DCD, SV5BYR, SV7JAR, SV8CS, SV8RX, SV9GPV, SV9DJO…

There is still a lot of work to be done and more details to be announced. Stay tuned!

TEP is back again on 6m

Nice TEP openings during the last evenings on 6m band
Stations from ZS,TR,TJ worked from KN00 square
Here are some spots from the DX cluster

IS0GQX         50108.0 ZS6A         599 cq cq                          1743 21 Feb   South Africa
IS0GQX         50049.9 ZS6JON       bcn 569 in JM49                    1742 21 Feb   South Africa
IS0GQX         50044.3 ZS6TWB       bcn 579 in JM49                    1741 21 Feb   South Africa
SV8GKE-@       50108.0 ZS6A         519-529 tnx                        1727 21 Feb   South Africa
SV2CXW         50107.9 ZS6A         559 73                             1715 21 Feb   South Africa
IW0BET         50110.0 ZS6AYE       59 TNX  LOTW user                  1715 21 Feb   South Africa
I6BQI          50108.3 ZS6A         CQ CW 559                          1711 21 Feb   South Africa
SV8RX-@        50110.6 ZS6AYE       Braam South africa 58 in km07ks    1709 21 Feb   South Africa
SV8MQP-@       50108.0 ZS6A         tnx cq                             1709 21 Feb   South Africa
IZ7EUH         50110.0 ZS6AYE       CQ...                              1709 21 Feb   South Africa
SV1OAA         50107.9 ZS6A         599 km17 fb                        1707 21 Feb   South Africa
SV8GKE-@       50044.4 ZS6TWB/B     km08hr-kg46rc 529                  1656 21 Feb   South Africa
SV8GKE-@       50050.0 ZS6JON       579 tep km08hr-kg33vv              1654 21 Feb   South Africa
IK0SMG         50044.0 ZS6TWB/B     599                                1653 21 Feb   South Africa
IK0SMG         50050.0 ZS6JON/B     559                                1651 21 Feb   South Africa
EA3LL-@        50044.3 ZS6TWB       589 in jn01                        1633 21 Feb   South Africa
EA3LL-@        50050.0 ZS6JON       569                                1630 21 Feb   South Africa
EA3LL-@        50110.0 ZS6A         55 in jn01                         1626 21 Feb   South Africa
EC7DZZ         50110.0 ZS6A         5/9,tnx Pierre 73s.                1626 21 Feb   South Africa
IK0SMG         50044.0 ZS6TWB/B     529                                1624 21 Feb   South Africa
SV1OAA         50050.0 ZS6JON       559 km17                           1623 21 Feb   South Africa
EA4LU          50115.0 ZS6DEK       kg55 im68  5/5                     1622 21 Feb   South Africa
SV8RX-@        50110.0 ZS6A         Pierre 59 in km07ks                1617 21 Feb   South Africa
I6BQI          50115.0 ZS6A         cq 53                              1613 21 Feb   South Africa
EA4KM          50050.0 ZS6JON       IN80BE<>KG33VV                     1610 21 Feb   South Africa

CTU Contest University in Italy 2012

Brescia Contest Group

 presents

Contest University in Italy 2012 with K5ZD and Arcala
Radio Team!

K5ZD, OH2UA, S50XX, IK2CFR, IZ0AEG

Saturday, March 10, 2012

 Event Schedule

09:30 am
Presentation of the event
by Romeo IK2EAD and Stefano IK2QEI

Hours 09:35 to 10:15
TU2T - The new adventure of the Italian Team DXpedition
Silvano, I2YSB

Hours 10:15 to 11:00
9N7MD - Nepal 2011 DXpedition
Ant, IZ8CCW - Gabriel I2VGW

Contest University in Italy

  Hours 11:00 to 11:15
Contest University in Italy - Opening
By Stefano IK2QEI, Romeo IK2EAD, Guido IK2BCP

Hours 11:15 to 12:00
SO2R and Sleep Strategy
Speaker: Randy, K5ZD

12:00 to 12:30 hours
Winning Contest   Formula "EUHFC"
Speaker: Kristjan, S50XX

Hours 12:30 to 13:15
Serious   SOAB - Radio Arcala way
Speaker: Toni, OH2UA

Hours 13:15 to 14:00
Snack Contest

Hours 14:00 to 14:15
Contest Awards 2011 CW and SSB Field Day, Memorial I0FLY
Edited by Francis IK0XBX

Hours 14:15 to 14:40
ARI Awards Contest
Edited by Roberto I2WIJ, ARI HF Contest Manager

Hours 14:40 to 15:20
Antennae Dynamics
Speaker: Fabrizio, IZ0AEG

Hours 15:20 to 16:00
Array of antennas for VHF Contesting
Speaker: Mark IK2CFR

Hours 16:00 to 16:15
Coffee Break
Hours 16:15 to 17:00
WRTC 2014
Speaker: Randy, K5ZD

Hours 17:00 to 17:45
Building up to "contest station" - Radio Arcala
Speaker: Toni, OH2UA
Hours 17:45 to 18:00
Closing of the event

Will follow at 19:30
Dinner for participants at the Boschetti Restaurant reservation at the secretariat

 

 

Italy back on 4m again

I0JX  reports

"ITALY IS ON 70 MHz. The ministerial authorization has just been released. Further news will follow"

"Beacon I0JX/B on 70.088 MHz has already been reactivated"

Congratulations for Italy on 4m.

Good luck all

73 de SV2DCD

EA8YT 4m qsl card arrived

PA2CHR new one on 4m band

The Netherlands on 4 m in 2012

All Full Class radio amateurs in The Netherlands will have access to the 4 m band from 1 January 2012. The frequency allocation is 70,0 to 70,5 MHz and with a maximum power of 50 W PEP. Cross band and duplex contacts are not permitted

https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/stcrt-2011-23518.html

Happy new year 2012 !!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 !!!!
de SV2DCD

VHF Managers Handbook release

 

IARU Region 1 have released a new version of the free VHF Managers Handbook covering the VHF, UHF and Microwave bands.

Download your copy at
http://www.iaru-r1.org/index.php?option=com_remository&
Itemid=173&func=startdown&id=428
IARU Region 1
http://www.iaru-r1.org

Merry Christmas !

SX100A battleship G. Averof QRT

The foto was taken from my good friend Stamatis SV1EML during my qso with SX100A Battleship "Georgios Averof" while he was one of the operators for 3 days and 3 nights speciall transmitions from the ship
I worked SX100A on 5 bands and total 7 qso
For more info about SX100A visit SX100A
73 de SV2DCD

Working SV.....LONG PATH !!

The video taken from Mike SV5BYR

SX100A special celebrating call sign from Battleship " Georgios Averof "

qsp de sv2dcd

1911 - 2011 Battleship " Georgios Averof " - 100 years.

The Radio Amateur Association of Greece (RAAG) will activate the special call sign "SX100A" by participating in the celebration for the 100 years from the first day in which the Historic Battleship "Georgios Averof" joined the "Hellenic Navy".
The operation will take place from the Radio Room of "Georgios Averof" from Friday 2nd December 00:00 till Sunday 4th December 24:00, 2011.

More information:   http://www.qrz.com/db/SX100A

Tnx, 73 & good DX de SV1HER

E51MAN North Cook Islands new one # 332

Many tnx to N7OU for giving me a new one dxcc # 332 for me from North Cook Islands as E51MAN
I worked Bill this morning on 30m band
gl all with this dx
73 de SV2DCD

JIDX SSB 2011

This is my result @  JIDX Contest, Phone 2011

Call: SV2DCD
Operator(s): SV2DCD
Station: SV2DCD

Class: SOSB/10 HP
QTH: Kastoria
Operating Time (hrs): 3:30

Summary:
Band  QSOs  Mults
-------------------
  80:         
  40:         
  20:         
  15:         
  10:  198    42
-------------------
Total:  198    42  Total Score = 16,632

Club: Northern Greece Contest Team


Many thanks to all JA stations who called me

どうもありがとう 
73 de SV2DCD

CQ Worldwide DX Contest SSB 2011

This is my result during the 2011 

CQ Worldwide DX Contest, SSB

Call: SV2DCD
Operator(s): SV2DCD
Station: SV2DCD

Class: SOSB(A)/10 HP
QTH: Kastoria
Operating Time (hrs): 24

Summary:
 Band  QSOs  Zones  Countries
------------------------------
  160:                    
   80:                    
   40:                    
   20:                    
   15:                    
   10: 2635    40      152
------------------------------
Total: 2635    40      152  Total Score = 1,154,880

Club: Northern Greece Contest Club

Thank you everyone who called me

Cu in the next one

73 de SV2DCD

CQ WW SSB DX CONTEST 2011

Live video and audio from SV2DCD running SINGLE OPERATOR HIGH POWER 10M BAND ASSISTED

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/sv2dcd#

Great TEP conditions on 6m and 4m band

70mhz TEP qso with ZS6WAB on ISCAT mode

After our last qso on 4m band with ZS6WAB via TEP on march Willem copied also yesterday around 18:00Z on 70.200 ssb calling CQ CQ with rst 44.My 70w output was not enough this time so he did not copied my signal on ssb.We completed ISCAT qso with fb copy -6db.Next time we will try on 2m band.
Good luck all with TEP on VHF

New 6m IARU R1 Band Plan

Summer is over for SV2DCD

Almost one week after my vacations i must say now that it is over....
Lot of work was waiting for me after 8 days vacations in Zakynthos island as always.The foto is taken from cape Keri in the south west part of the island.
This time there was no ham meeting in the island like every year.Anyway i had eyeball qso for a couple of minutes with my friends SV8RV Denis,SV8AXZ Takis and SV8CS Spiros who won the 2011 6m marathon.
Also qso on 70cm local qrg with SV8RX George and SV8YM Tasos
Tasos had once again in his great laboratory my YAESU FT-847 and made a great job on it after a problem caused by continuous PTT

 It is very impressive to know that the final RF transistors are ok after you see this damage !! I must say that the shack was full of smoke after this fire on the filters and the relays.Well done YAESU on the RF transistors hihi
 Now is time for some work on the antenna farm.The CQWW SSB contest is coming.I have to put a 2el delta loop for 80m band and also to repair some of the beverage antennas.Anyone for help ??? hihi

73 de SV2DCD Leo

AEGEAN VHF CONTEST 2011 LOGS RECEIVED (4 AUG 2011)

DL2OM
EA3FHP
EA8BPX
HA5CW
HG6Z
J48S
LY2SA
LZ1V
LZ2ZY
LZ3RX
LZ5IL
OE6HLF
SP4/DL3BQA
SV1AAK/8/P
SV1EIW
SV1EN
SV1FYX
SV1OBY
SV2FLQ
SV2IPF
SV2JAO/P
SV4CDB
SV5BYR
SV5DKL
SV7HRJ
SV8/SV9FBP
SV8CS
SW1JCO
SW1KYQ
SW1MNE
SW1MNF
SW1MOO
SW1MRV/P
SW1NJW
SW1OBT
SW1ONE
SW1ONL
SW1PBH
SW1QEC
SW1QED
SW1QEY
SW2HTI
SW3PGW
SW5KKR
SY1AQN
SY7SOG
SZ1EETT
SZ3P
SZ7TRC
SZ8XIO
UW5W
YO2KDT
YO5DAS
YO5KER/P
YO6XK
YT1V
YT7C