OK8XB

The OK8 prefix is fairly rare. There are only a small number currently licensed. The Czech authorities prefer not to issue OK8 callsigns, preferring for foreign amateurs to use the CEPT agreement. My wife Jana is Czech and we have a lovely home on the the outskirts of Frydlant-nad-Ostravici with breathtaking views of Lysa Hora (shown below) which is 1323m ASL and is the site of some OK beacons. Also, there is a permanent shack on the summit (JN99FN) belonging to Josef OK2BLE. He normally operates from there during the summer months, and is very prominent on VHF-UHF and Microwave bands.

  Location: Frydlant-nad-Ostravici

  Locator: JN99EN

  ASL: 650m

  QSL information: Via G3SWH using bureau or direct.

  OK8XB was last QRV from 4thh - 9th February 2008.

  QRV next - October 08 TBC

  160m, 80m 40m, 20m, 17m, 12m, 10m, 6m. SSB ONLY

  OK8XB was QRV:

  23-30 March 2002
  17-26 November 2002
  15-26 December 2003
  24 July-6 August 2004
  25 June-2 July 2005
  6-13 May 2006
  10-18 August 2007
  5-9 February 2008

  Equipment:

  FT-857
  RM Italy KL500 amplifier 400w (HF)
  250ft Longwire and Carolina Windom 160 Short
  LDG AT-1000 ATU
  Laptop with HRD for logging