OK8XB
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 4th - 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
