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09/03/2010 - The diploma WCAA №3 is given out!
- The diploma "WCAA" №3 is issued to CU3HY - Mike T. Maciel. Our congratulations!

07/03/2010 - First WCA & DMHP pedition from Fortress in Azores Islands!
- Mike CU3HY and Paulo CU3CC, will be actives as HC/P on March 7th from Forte de Santo Antonio Do Monte Brasil, WCA: CT-00361, DMHP: AZ-013 and Ermida de Santo Antonio da Grota, WCA: CT-01577, DMHP: AZ-101 in Terceira Island, IOTA: EU-175. Be plans work at 14:00 - 19:30 UTC. QSL via HC, bureau or direct. [tnx info CT1FMX].

06/03/2010 - WCA & DMHP pedition from Muralhas de Peniche by CT1FMX and CT2HQS.
- Jorge CT1FMX and Sergio CT2HQS, will be actives on March 6th from Muralhas de Peniche, WCA: CT-00328, DMHP: LR-055 as HOME CALL/P. Be plans work from 7:00 to 13:00 UTC. QSL via bureau or direct to HC. [tnx info CT1FMX].

06/03/2010 - WCA & COTA-RU pedition RZ1CWC, from Russian Fortified!
- Andrew RN1CW (COTA-RU team), will be active on March 6 and 7 th, from Leningrad Fortified in Sankt-Petersburg City, WCA: UA-00304, COTA-RU: U-114, RDA: SP-05. Be plans work as RZ1CWC/P on 20, 30and 40 meters, mostly CW. QSL via RN1CW, bureau or direct. 73 & 11! [tnx info RN1CW].

04/03/2010 - Photo report of the expedition EA3EGB/P from WCA: EA-02130, DCE: GI-213.
- We present to your attention of a photo report for activity EA3EGB/P op. Manel from castle of Llivia, WCA: EA-02130, DCE: GI-213. Pleasant to you of viewing. [tnx EA3EGB]. To look

28/02/2010 - WCA & DMHP pedition from Historical Object's in Azores Islands!
- Mike CU3HY and Paulo CU3CC, will be actives as HC/P on February 28th from Ermida Da Boa Nova, WCA: CT-01578, DMHP: AZ-102 and Hospital Militar Da Boa Nova, WCA: CT-01580, DMHP: AZ-104 in Terceira Island, IOTA: EU-175. Be plans work at 13:00 - 20:00 UTC. QSL via HC, bureau or direct. [tnx info CT1FMX].

27/02/2010 - WCA & DMHP pedition from Fortim do Baleal - Ilha do Baleal by CT1FMX and CT2HQS.
- Jorge CT1FMX and Sergio CT2HQS, will be actives on February 27th from Fortim do Baleal - Ilha do Baleal, WCA: CT-01545, DMHP: LR-100 as HOME CALL/P. Be plans work from 7:00 to 12:00 UTC. QSL via bureau or direct to HC. [tnx info CT1FMX].

26/02/2010 - Photo and Video report's from OESTE DX Gang - CQ0ODX team, in activity from castles, fortresses and other's historical monuments in Portugal.
- We present to your attention of a photo and video reports for activity from historical and memorable monumentos of Portugal, under programs WCA and DMHP. Reports are presented by group of radio HAMs, members OESTE DX Gang.
Photo at: http://www.cq0odx.clanteam.com/D.M.H.P%20%20Photos.htm
Video at: http://www.cq0odx.clanteam.com/videos_&_clip%60s.htm
Pleasant to you of viewing. Thanks! [tnx OESTE DX Gang].

24/02/2010 - WCA & DMHP pedition CQ0ODX/P from Aqueduto de Torres Vedras.
- Jorge CT1FMX and Jose CT2GZE, will be actives on February 24th from Aqueduto de Torres Vedras, WCA: CT-01102, DMHP: LX-133 as CQ0ODX/P. Be plans work from 14:00 to 19:00 UTC. QSL via bureau or direct. [tnx info CT1FMX].

21/02/2010 - First WCA & DMHP pedition from Castles in Azores Islands!
- Mike CU3HY and Paulo CU3CC, will be actives as HC/P on February 21th from Castelo Sao Joao Baptista, WCA: CT-00147, DMHP: AZ-001 and Pico das Cruzinhas, WCA: CT-00425, DMHP: AZ-077 in Terceira Island, IOTA: EU-175. Be plans work at 15:00 - 18:00 UTC. QSL via HC, bureau or direct. [tnx info CT1FMX].

20/02/2010 - First WCA & DCS & DCSR pedition from Castles in Switzerland!
- Eric HB9IAB and Alexandre HB9ICJ will be actives on February 20th from Castles of Cossonay, WCA: HB-00730, DCS/DCSR: VD-100 and Castle of Montagny, WCA: HB-00773, DCS/DCSR: VD-143.Be plans work as HB9HI/P. QSL via bureau or direct! 73 & 11! [tnx info HB9DLO].

20/02/2010 - WCA & DMHP pedition from Cruzeiro do Landal as CQ0ODX/P.
- Jorge CT1FMX and Sergio CT2HQS, work from Cruzeiro do Landal, WCA: CT-01556, DMHP: LR-110 on February 20th. Be plans start at 15:00 UTC and work as CQ0ODX/P on all bands. QSL via bureau or direct. 73 & 11! [tnx info CT1FMX].

16/02/2010 - WCA & DMHP pedition from Cidade Romana Eburorittium.
- Operators of Oeste DX Gang: Jorge CT1FMX, Sergio CT2HQS, Jose CT2GZE, Jose CT2FFC and Telmo CT2ILN, will be actives on February 16th from Cidade Romana Eburorittium, WCA: CT-01004, DMHP: LR-090 as CQ0ODX/P. Be plans work on 40-10 meters inc WARC. QSL OK via bureau or direct. 73 & 11! [tnx info CT1FMX].

13/02/2010 - WCA & DCE & DCC pedition from Murallas Goticas de Montblanc.
- Operators: EA3AXQ, EA3AXZ, EA3BZF, EA3BZG, EA3CUV, EA3CXY, EA3EIQ, EA3EVR, EA3FO, EA3GHZ, EA3GUM, EA3GVL, EA3IM, EB3COO, EB3FXH, EB3XZ and etc. Work on 2010 February 13 and 14th as special callsign EG3MVD- (Montblanc Villa Ducal) from Murallas Goticas de Montblanc, WCA: EA-04719, DCE/DCC: CT-065; Convento de S. Francisco DMVE: MVT-0535; Montblanc DME: 43086. Be plans work on all bands. QSL via bureau! [tnx info EA3GHZ].

09/02/2010 - Update WCA-List!
- Update WCA-List by countries: CN - Morocco, CT - Portugal, EA - Spain, EW - Belarus, F - France, I - Italy, LY - Lithuania, OK - Czech Republic. Thanks for support: Jorge CT1FMX, Joan EA3GHZ, Jose EA7GXP, Rolandas LY3IV, Jirka OK2SJI. 73 & 11! from Castles and Fortresses in the World!

07/02/2010 - WCA & COTA-DL pedition from Herrenhaus Frauensee, WCA: DL-1400, COTA-DL: THB-106.
- Gerd DL5AWI, will be on air in February 7th from Herrenhaus Frauensee, WCA: DL-01400, COTA-DL: THB-106 as DL5AWI/P. Start on 9:00 UTC, all posible bands. QSL OK via bureau! 73 & 11! [tnx info DL5AWI].

06/02/2010 - WCA & DMHP pedition from Ermida do Senhor Jesus do Calvario and Cruizero do Senhor Jesus do Calvario.
- Luis CT1CQK and members of Oeste DX Gang, work on February 6th from Ermida do Senhor Jesus do Calvario, WCA: CT-01104, DMHP: LX-135 and Cruizero do Senhor Jesus do Calvario, WCA: CT-01548, DMHP: LX-146. Start in 14:30 UTC,on 40 and 20 meters. Be plans work as CQ0ODX/P and CR5CQK (QSL via CT1CQK). QSL via bureau or direct. 73 & 11! [tnx info CT1FMX].

06/02/2010 - WCA & DMHP pedition to Mosteiro do Varatojo and Cruzeiro do Mosteiro Varatojo.
- Jorge CT1FMX and Luis CT1CQK will be actives on February 6th from Mosteiro do Varatojo, WCA: CT-01050, DMHP: LX-073 and Cruzeiro do Mosteiro Varatojo, WCA: CT-01544, DMHP: LX-145. Work as CT1FMX/P (QSL via HC) and CR5CQK (QSL via CT1CQK) on 20 and 40 meters. QSL via bureau or direct! 73 & 11! [tnx info CT1FMX].

06/02/2010 - First WCA & DCE pedition from Spain Castles.
- Manel EA3EGB, will be actives on February 6-7th, from Castle of Llivia, WCA: EA-02130, DCE: GI-213, DME-17094. Equipments: ICOM 751-1/100 w, Antenna: 3 ele Yagi Beam 10/15/20m, Dipole on 80 meters and Vertical on 40 meters. Be plans work CW/SSB/RTTY/PSK-31. QSL via Home Call. [tnx info EA3EGB].

30/01/2010 - WCA - Happy Birth Day 2010. Result!
- On January, 16th and 17, 2010, for the first time has took place radiohams activity days from castles, fortresses and other historical objects devoted to anniversary of World Castles Award Program foundation (14th of January 2009) - WCA Happy BirthDay (WCA HBD).
We express our thanks to all radiohams who have supported us and were active on air from castles, fortresses and other historical objects: CQ0ODX team, DL1ASF, DL5AWI, EN1UCF & EO0UD teams, EU1EU & AGB, LY3X, OK1ES, OK1TIR, OK2SJI, RV1AQ, RX1CQ, RZ1CWC team and others.
Мemorable and historical places from 6 countries of the world have been presented in all.
Our personal thanks to Sergey UR7UT for interesting offers and ideas.
Also we would express our thanks to all radiohams who did not remain are indifferent to this small, but memorable action - to everyone who called, spotted and helped us in the air.

This year, on June, 26th and 27 will take place the first international radiohams activity days from castles, fortresses and other historical objects  - "UDCF - United activity Days of Castles and Fortresses".
On behalf of WCA Group we invite you to take part in this action.
73 & 11! Foto report from WCA-HBD teams.

30/01/2010 - WCA & DMHP pedition CT2HGL/P.
- Amadeu Rosa CT2HGL, will be actives on January 30-31th, from Ermida de St. Barbara, WCA: CT-00345, DMHP: CO-157. Work as CT2HGL/P from 8 - 12 UTC on Freq/QRG - 40m (7.050 или 7.100 Mhz) and 80m (3.700 MHz +/- 5 KHz). QSL via Home Call (Bureau or Direct). [tnx info CT1FMX].

30/01/2010 - First WCA & DCI pedition from Italian Castles.
- Ermanno IZ1MLV, be active on January 30th from Castillo di Monleone A Moneglia, WCA: I-04641, DCI: GE-069 and Castello di Villafranca A Moneglia, WCA: I-04642, GE-070. Be plans work as HC/P. QSL via ARI bureau. [tnx info IZ1MLV].

30/01/2010 - WCA & DMHP pedition CQ0ODX/P.
- Operators of Oeste DX Gang: Jorge CT1FMX, Sergio CT2HQS, Jose CT2GZE, Nuno CT2IRY, Jose CT2FFC and Telmo CT2ILN, will be actives on January 30th from Palacio dos Grandela - Foz do Arelho, WCA: CT-01002, DMHP: LR-087 as special call CQ0ODX/P, from 6:30 - 23:00 UTC on 10-40 meters. QSL OK via bureau. [tnx info CT1FMX].

25/01/2010 - New partners of WCA is DCE - Diploma Castillos de Espana and DCC - Diploma Castillos de Catalunya!
- Arrangements with the co-ordinator of degree program DCE - Diploma Castillos de Espana, Spain are reached. Mesa Molinos Jose EA7GXP , about participation in project WCA. It gives the chance to include in WCA- list some of objects, historical places in this region. Many thanks to Joan Carles Barcelo Torta EA3GHZ (DCC - Diploma Castillos de Catalunya), in addressing this issue!

23/01/2010 - Next WCA & DMHP pedition from Oeste DX Gang Team.
- Members of Oeste DX Gang http://www.cq0odx.clanteam.com/index.htm will be actives from historical object:
- Jorge CT1FMX and Jose CT2GZE, be plans work on January 23th from Aqueduto da Usseira, WCA: CT-00346, DMHP: LR-089 as CT1FMX/P and CT2GZE/P.
- Luis Filipe CT1CQK, will be actives on Janury 23th, from Ermida de Santa Eufemia, WCA: CT-00348, DMHP: LX-142 as CR5CQK.
- Amadeu CT2HGL, work on January 24th from Ermida de St. Barbara, WCA: CT-00345, DMHP: CO-157 as CT2HGL/P.
- Luis Filipe CT1CQK, will be active on January 24th, from Cruzeiro Cruz dos Cavalinhos, WCA: CT-00347, DMHP: LX-141 as CR5CQK.
QSL ok via Bureau or Direct! 73 & 11! [tnx info CT1FMX].
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