Archive - June 2021

M0OXO QSL Bureau Service

A few months ago I considered closing the Bureau option on some of my call signs on OQRS as the demands and costs are getting unsustainable. I actually decided NOT to do that and at this current time, all Bureau cards are now ready to be dispatched in the next couple of weeks.

However, the global pandemic has caused a major restriction on air freight worldwide which has led to enormous increases in costs. For example, 10 small packages to ARRL have increased from £14 in total to £103, while the parcel to Japan JARL from £50 to £160, if you multiply the increases to all 90 IARU Bureau destinations the cost is quite a shock to bear.

I therefore had no choice but to introduce a $0.30c charge on Bureau cards on OQRS to help alleviate losses in my future Bureau mailings.

I appreciate to some, this may not be very popular but let me stress, this is NOT about making money. Applying a small charge/contribution will go a huge way to combat the deficit in Postage Costs to World Bureau’s. Without it the Bureau service will not be viable and will cease.

Thank you for your understanding…

3Y0J Bouvet 2023 Cancelled

To the global DX community.
 
We regret to inform you of the following news.
 
The global pandemic has impacted the expedition charter vessel business very hard; this includes the venerable RV Braveheart which has provided outstanding safety and service to many DXpeditions. As you know, we had signed a contract with Braveheart for 3Y0J.
 
Today, we were informed that Braveheart will be sold. As a result, Nigel Jolly will no longer be associated with the ship, our contract with the ship has been cancelled and our deposit will be refunded. This is a very disappointing development to all involved.
 
At this time, we are cancelling the 3Y0J Dxpedition. We have ceased accepting donations and we will begin refunding 100% of the donations using the same method they were received, i.e., PayPal, cash or check. This process will take several weeks to sort out, so please be patient.
We wish to thank our team for putting their trust in us. We wish to thank all of the donors and sponsors that gave generously to this project. We will continue to research other ships and possibly find another suitable vessel for a future project.
 
73,
Paul Ewing, N6PSE
Kenneth Opskar LA7GIA

9N1DX Nepal – First Log received!

 
With many thanks to Teja 9N1DX in Kathmandu, Nepal, I have just received & uploaded her first log to M0OXO OQRS.
 
OQRS is now open for 9N1DX however, QSL Cards have to be designed and printed before I can issue any cards so please be patient.
 
Please also remember to use M0OXO OQRS ‘Missing Call’ service if you don’t find your QSO in the log. This system was introduces as it is the fastest way to get your missing/busted all enquiry resolved and it also saves on a huge email list in my inbox that may take a lot longer to reply to.
 
Please find her log here;

HK3X Colombia

 
I have just uploaded a log from Pedro, HK3X in Bogota, Colombia to M0OXO OQRS.
 
You can obtain a Paper QSL Card from M0OXO for contacts with this station. Please remember I am not the Manager for his DXpeditions but purely for HK3X and HK3JJH.
 
Qsl Cards are being printed and will be available in a few weeks time although OQRS is now open.
 

XT2AW Burkina Faso 2021

 

Harald (DF2WO) will again be qrv from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from the 13th June 2021. He will remain there or 3 weeks where as well as Radio, he will be helping local Children with their studies.
 
Harald will be operation CW, FT8 and also SAT modes. He said SSB will be used but only when conditions allow propagation.
 
Please QSL via M0OXO OQRS or Direct Post Mail. Bureau QSL Cards are not required and any sent to me via the Bureau will not arrive here.