Latest as of May 2002:IMPORTANT ! I have an increasing number of reports that a pirate stn pretending to be TA2J is active on HF. Be advised that there is no operation on any band on my part. Please do not send QSL cards. For identification purposes please read the following previously posted info. Thank you. 73, TA2J ================================ Previous info (still valid): TA2J is and has always been a CW only station, on certain frequencies/bands.

TA2J has been temporarily QRT since end of 1994.

Please do not send QSL cards for other modes, dates, and pirate operations of others.

To check: engage station pretending to be TA2J to fluent CW dialogue at high speed CW (20 to 30 WPM).

If it is real TA2J and if we are not both chasing the same rare DX you will have the confirmation you need.

Thank you. 73

Rev: TA2J - Wed Jul 1 15:36:49 1998

Unfortunately TA2J Fazil TURKAN has passed away on April 8, 2006 in his QTH. He will be greatly missed by the amateur community of TA and remembered for his extensive knowledge of electronics he shared with his coworkers and amateur friends. He was a great elmer and our loss is great. de TA1HZ (exTB1CAK)

The family of TA2J is organizing a Ham Radio Award in his name. Details can be reached at http://archimac.org/ta2j/ ; http://www.ta2j-sk.tr.cx ; http://ta2j-sk.tripod.com .