KA2HTV, Dave, made it back to Beijing, China after spending two weeks
in North Korea. Unfortunately Dave was unable to operate. His
equipment was confiscated by government officials, meanwhile Dave was
waiting for the equipments to be released. After the other foreign
delegates left, this was the time Dave was supposed to put in more
time, he was summoned to meet with NPRK authorities. Apparently the
official, a Spanish man, who told Dave that he would be "given
permission" was not authorized to do so. Dave was then told by the
ministry of communications they would take his license and "look into
getting" him permission. Obviously this was a shock to Dave who is
needless to say very disappointed. A lot of work, time and expense
have been put into this project. However Dave, says "I saw signs of
hope for the future." Much of the equipment was kept by the officials
who accepted the donation and gave a thank you letter. Dave was able
to give a talk to the P5 officials about Amateur Radio. Dave was
expected back in New York late Tuesday, August 23rd.
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sorry, but yet again being dogged by bad WX...in particular high
winds and torrential rain.
Current situation is: IOTA EU-109 FARNE Islands by Andre GM3VLB (as
G3VLB)...
Received e-mail from the Head Warden last night. WX remains unsuitable at
least till the end of this week...will call me as soon as there is an
improvement...
I'm on "standby"and can be at the boat in 3 or 4 hours. Will e-mail (or XYL
will!)as soon as I know...
IOTA 6-island/6-day expedition by Peter GM3OFT ...(see my e-mail, 21 August)
Still "on schedule" (25 to 31 August), but at the moment, very bad WX in the
area....As with most operations in the GM area, Peter will only know once he
is in the area (several hundred km from his home QTH) and can
discuss matters with the boatmen involved....Since overnight operation is
involved, it's not just a question of getting there, but also getting back
the next day.....24 hours is a long time when it comes to Scottish weather!!
Good luck to all es vy 73 de Andr・ GM3VLB
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From Boris, T93Y
Jovica, T98A (ex. T94FC) has received ST0RM (ST Zero RM) license and will use it
during his one-year UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
assignment to Sudan. You can expect mostly CW (also SSB and digital modes)
activity on all bands.
QSL via T93Y: Boris Knezovic, P.O. Box 59, 71000 Sarajevo,
Bosnia and Herzegovina,or via T9 QSL bureau.
73's Boris T93Y
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