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Monday, December 31, 2012

IOTA News from OPDX

31 December, 2012

Island activities:

NA-085. Dennis, WA2USA, will be active as homecall/4 from St. George Island (USI FL0076S, Franklin County), Florida, between January 20th and February 27th (2013). On this trip he also plans to activate the lighthouse (ARLHS USA-1057, WLOTA 3178) while on the island.
Activity will be mostly CW on 30/20/15 meters, with some SSB on 40/20 meters. He also plans to be in the ARRL International DX CW Contest (February 16-17th) and the NAQP RTTY Contest (February 23-24th) as Single-Op/ All-Band entries.
QSL via his home callign, by the Bureau or direct. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW. Visit his Web site at: http://www.wa2usa.com

SA-096. (Update/NEW IOTA) Just a reminder that operators Cezar/VE3LYC, Johan/PA3EXX, Alex/LU5WW and possibly more Argentinian operators will be active as LU6W (pending) from Escondida Island in the Chubut Province North IOTA Group between January 2-6th. Activity will be for four days using two stations. Activity will be on 40-10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via VE3LYC, direct or by the Bureau.
See their Web page below for more details. There is a
Web page available at: http://lu6w.yolasite.com


Compiled by Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
OPDX

RSGB IOTA website
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Sunday, December 30, 2012


SB DX @ WW < KB8NW $OPDX.1093
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1093

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1093
BID: $OPDX.1093
December 31, 2012
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)
Relayed from Murfreesboro, TN

Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet Clusters
Network, K1XN & GoList, NJ1Q & W1AW, N2ZN, NG3K & ADXO, W3UR & The Daily
DX, N4AA & QRZ DX, KH6BZF, K8GI, K8PGJ, K8YSE, W8GEX & 60m News, WB8RFB,
W9ILY, AT International, DK8JB & The DX News Letter, DL1SBF, DxCoffee.com,
DX-World.Net, ES1CW, F5NQL, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425
DX News, I2MQP & DX Italia News, OA4AI, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News, Pete's
DX-Newsdesk, RSGB IOTA Web Site, Sixitalia Weekly, VA3RJ & ICPO, the
VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) and VK4TS for the following DX information.

*** SPECIAL NOTE FROM EDITOR (Tedd, KB8NW): My family (wife/OPDX's chief
proof-reader Linda, son Teddy [TJ] and his wife Jessi, daughter Katie and
her husband Kevin and son Lliam), and I (KB8NW) would like to wish all
DXers, Contesters and OPDX readers a very "Happy New Year". Thanks to
the many individuals who have provided DX information over the past year.
Without them there would not be an OPDX Bulletin. Also, thanks to the
individuals who sent holiday wishes to my family and me.....
73 and Have a Great/Safe/Healthy New Year de Tedd KB8NW

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 23rd-December, through Sunday, 30th-December there were
223 countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3B9, 3D2, 3V, 3W, 4J,
4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5T, 5W, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7P, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R,
9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9N, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, AP,
BV, BY, C3, C5, C6, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL, DU,
E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, F, FG,
FH, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FS, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H40, HA, HB,
HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J6, J8, JA,
JT, JW, JX, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ,
OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PJ5,
PY, PZ, R1FJ, S5, S7, S9, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9, T7, T8, TA,
TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TR, TT, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5,
V6, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2E, VP2M, VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP8/h, VP8/s, VP9, VR,
VU, XE, XU, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, Z8, ZA,
ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, ZF, ZL, ZP, ZS

* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations or
more likely a "BUSTED CALLSIGN". As always, you never know - "Work
First Worry Later" (WFWL).

4T, PERU. Members of the Radio Cub Peruano announced the activation of
special event station 4T4RDP (4T4 Rally Dakar Perú) during the Rally
Dakar 2013 edition. They will be active using SSB, CW, RTTY and the
Digital Modes on 80-6 meters between January 4-13th. QSL via OA4O.

5Z, KENYA. Operators Bertrand/DF3ZS and Thomas/DL1QW will be active as
5Z4/homecall from Diani Beach between January 7-20th (2013). Activity
will be holiday style on 80-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. The operators
plan on using dipoles, GP and vertical loops. QSL via their home callsign,
direct or by the DARC Bureau.

6W, SENEGAL. Just a reminder that Francis, F6BLP, will once again be
active as 6W7SK from Saly Portudal, 80 kms south of Dakar on the coast,
between January 5-18th, 2013. Activity will be holiday style using the
same station as last time (IC-7000 into G5RV antenna) operating mainly
CW. QSL via F6BLP, direct or by the Bureau. Logs will be uploaded to
LoTW and eQSL. For more details, logs and pictures of his last operation,

A3, TONGA. Werner, DJ9KH, will be active as A31WH from Vava'u Island
(OC-064), between February 20th and March 3rd (2013). Activity will be
on the HF bands, depending on propagation. QSL via his home callsign,
direct or by the DARC Bureau. ADDED NOTE: Werner will activate Tongatapu
(OC-049) before going to Vava'u Island.

CARIBBEAN TOUR. Bjorn, SM0MDG, is now active as V26BM from Antigua until
January 4th. After his activity from Antigua, he will travel to Montserrat
and be active as VP2MSW between January 4-8th. Activity from both locations
will be holiday style with limited high bands operations with a focus on
17 and 15 meters and with possible operations on 10 meters if propagation
allows. If possible, there may be some 160 meters operations from Montserrat
on 160 meter. This is an ultra-lite operation using a FT-857D and simple
wire antennas. Look for the log to be uploaded to LoTW after his return
home. QSL manager is Tim, M0URX, either direct or use his OQRS with
preferred options at: http://m0urx.com/oqrs

DXCC NEWS. A couple of sources are reporting that Bill Moore, NC1L,
ARRL Awards Branch Manager, is now accepting the following operations
for DXCC credit:
5T0SP - Mauritania; 2012 operation
J6/W4VAB - St. Lucia; 2012 operation
ZL9HR - Campbell Island; 2012 operation

IDXC 2013. Registration is now open for the 2013 International DX Con-
vention (IDXC). This is the 64th year of this convention, but in 2013
the location has been changed to the Visalia Convention Center in down-
town Visalia, CA. The IDXC is an ARRL sanctioned event and will be held
between April 19-21st. For more details, visit the following Web site at:

IOTA NEWS..............
NA-085. Dennis, WA2USA, will be active as homecall/4 from St. George
Island (USI FL0076S, Franklin County), Florida, between January
20th and February 27th (2013). On this trip he also plans to
activate the lighthouse (ARLHS USA-1057, WLOTA 3178) while on
the island. Activity will be mostly CW on 30/20/15 meters, with
some SSB on 40/20 meters. He also plans to be in the ARRL
International DX CW Contest (February 16-17th) and the NAQP
RTTY Contest (February 23-24th) as Single-Op/All-Band entries.
QSL via his home callign, by the Bureau or direct. Logs will
be uploaded to LoTW. Visit his Web site at: http://www.wa2usa.com

SA-096. (Update/NEW IOTA) Just a reminder that operators Cezar/VE3LYC,
Johan/PA3EXX, Alex/LU5WW and possibly more Argentinian operators
will be active as LU6W (pending) from Escondida Island in the
Chubut Province North IOTA Group between January 2-6th. Activity
will be for four days using two stations. Activity will be on
40-10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via VE3LYC, direct or by the
Bureau. See their Web page below for more details. There is a
Web page available at: http://lu6w.yolasite.com

ISWL CALLSIGNS (For January). The following ISWL club callsigns will be
used throughout the month of January 2013:

GX4BJC/A - Operated from Walton on the Naze, in Essex, by Herbie,
G6XOU. (/A WAB Square = TM22 - England & IOTA = EU-005).

MX1SWL/A - Operated from Great Sutton, in Cheshire, by Geof, M0BAU.
(/A WAB Square = SJ37 - England & IOTA = EU-005).

MX1SWL/P - Operated from other English locations, by Geof, M0BAU.
(/P WAB Squares can be requested during the QSO. IOTA =
EU-005).

ALL QSLs will be handled by Herbie, G6XOU, and NOT the individual
operator. The I.S.W.L. is a member of the European PSK Club. All QSL
info is on <www.iswl.org.uk> or <www.qrz.com> or via <www.eQSL.cc>.
NO LoTW. I.S.W.L. Awards are available to all Hams and SWLs, see
<www.iswl.org.uk> for full details. The eQSL.cc cards ARE welcomed for
their awards.

J8, ST. VINCENT & GRENADINES. Al, W6HGF, will be active as J8/W6HGF near
Kingston on St. Vincent between January 9-24th (2013). Activity will be
focused on RTTY using dipoles and a traveling beam. QSL via direct to
his home callsign (NO IRCs), LoTW or ClubLog (OQRS available after
operation). For more details, see: http://www.qsl.net/w6hgf/J8-index.html

KH6BZF PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (December 31st-January 1st)....
Dec/31st HN Jan/03rd AN Jan/05th AN
Jan/01st AN Jan/04th AN Jan/06th AN
Jan/02nd AN

SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
======================================================
NORMALITY GEOMAG K Values Alpha
----------------- ------ -------- ------
AN - Above Normal Quiet K=0-1 0-7
HN - High Normal Unsettled K=2 8-15
LN - Low Normal Active K=3 16-29
BN - Below Normal Minor Storm K=4 30-49
DIS - Disturbed Major Storm K=5 50-99
VRY DIS - Very Disturbed Severe Storm K=6-9 100-400

MJ, JERSEY. Richrad, M5RIC, will be active as MJ2Z for the CQWW WPX
SSB Contest (March 30-31st) as a Single-Op/All Band/High Power entry.
QSL via M5RIC. He will sign MJ5RIC for any activity outside the contest.

OE2013, AUSTRIA (Special Event). Every Austrian amateur radio operator
has a chance to operate with the special callsign OE2013(???)(their
own suffix) between January 15th and February 18th (2013). Activity is
to celebrate the Alpine Ski World Championships 2013 taking place in
Schladming. An award is available for three different classes (Gold,
Platinum and Diamond). Each class requires a certain number of special
event stations and OE stations logged. Each special event station or
OE station will only count once on each band. All bands and the below
listed modes may be used; the only exception Packet radio and Echo Link
contacts do not count. The award may be worked in the following modes:
CW, SSB, DIGITAL, MIXED and QRP (max. 10 Watts). For complete details,

QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (dated December 30th)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
3Z6M via SP6IEQ EG2MEJ via EG2MCK R60SKV via RA1QD
4L1HD via DL8KAC EI/MM0MUN via MM0MUN RA/NT2X via RW1AI
7P8JA via JE1WVQ EI/W5GN via W5GN RU20WC via RV9WB
7P8ZM via JO1CRA ER4DX via RA4LW (d) SP9EVP via SP9BGL
9A8BEN via DO1BEN EX2U via IK2QPR T8CW via JA0FOX
9K2UU via EA5ZD FK8GX via W3HNK TF3IG via TF3-035
A61AS via YO3FRI FO/JI1JKW via JI1JKW TF3ML via TF3-035
CW90A via CX2ABC HZ1NM via IZ8CLM UN8FE via IK2QPR
DA0NR via DL1BDF KL1A/W2 via RW3AH (d OE-Address) VE3/G3SXW via G3SXW
E70YL via E77E OG30OJ via OH3OJ YA/IZ1CCK via IZ1BWB
EA8/PD1DX via PD1DX PR2X via PY2ADR YM1KD via TA1BX
ZV2K via PY2SHF
(d) direct only (B) Bureau only (L) LoTW only

NEW QSL MANAGER. Ken Boasi, N2ZN, informs OPDX: "I am now the QSL Manager
for Dave, WJ2O. He has made over 30 DXpeditions over the last 20 years,
and I can confirm QSOs with all of them. See wj2o.com for all of his
expeditions and also to search all of his logs. His most recent trip
was for CQWW CW this year as 8P9DF. Please QSL to me via direct or by
the Bureau. My address is good on QRZ.com or in the FCC database."

QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 5R8IC, 9L0W, C6AKQ, CT3AS, EL2ES, OM3JH, SM4RGD,
and Z37M

QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 1A0C, DU1GM, H44RK, H44USMC, JW7XM, OJ0R,
P2NNI, P29VPB and RI1FJ

QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 3XY1D, 4O/ES5TV, 4S7UCG, DL4JS/6W, 9H9OB,
9X0SP, C98RF, EA6/DL7UCX, EA8/DL2DXA, HB0/DJ1IA, HB0/DL4MP, OX3JZ,
OX3KQ, OX3XR, PJ5G, PJ5/DL7VOG, SV5/DL2DXA, T6SS, TK/DK1DKE, TO7ZG,
UN7RK, V31YN and XP1A

V2, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA. Alan, N3AD, will once again be active as V26M for
the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 2-3rd) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power
entry. QSL via his home callsign.

VK9L, LORD HOWE ISLAND. Several JA operators are expected to be active
as callsign/VK9L from the Blue Lagoon on Lord Howe Island between January
11-18th (2013). The following operators were mentioned:
Tatsuo, JA3ARJ/VK9L (via JA3ARJ) Kunio (JA1CJA), AE6XY/VK9L (via JA1CJA)
Lida, JA3BZO/VK9L (via JA3BZO) Masumi (JA3AVO), W7AVO/VK9L (via JA3AVO)
Shozo, JA3HJI/VK9L (via JA3HJI) Hiroko (JH3PBL), W7PBL/VK9L (via JH3PBL)
Activity will be on 80-6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Refer to QRZ.com for
QSL instructions.

ZF2, CAYMAN ISLANDS. Pete, K8PGJ, will be active as ZF2PG on Grand Cayman
(NA-016) during the week of January 12-20th. Activity (when not diving) will
occur on 20 to 15 meters SSB during the morning and early afternoon on the
weekdays. He will be operating in the NAQP Contest on 20 and 40 meters. QSL
via his home callsign or LoTW.

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OPDX INTERNET HELP/SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS:
OPDX WORLD-WIDE WEB HOME PAGE (provided by John, K8YSE):
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Information can now be faxed to the following "NEW" phone line at:
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Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW - kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org --or-- kb8nw@arrl.net
Editor of the "Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin" (OPDX - "DXer's Tool of Excellence")
President of the "Northern Ohio DX Association" (NODXA)
DX Chairman for the "Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society
ARRL Assistant Director of the Great Lakes Division
Sysop of the "Basic Amateur Radio Frequency BBS" (BARF80.ORG)

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Saturday, December 29, 2012

Weekly DX Report 31.12.2012 - 06.01.2013


STARTENDDXCCCALLSIGNINFO
05.01.201318.01.20136W Francis, F6BLP.
26.12.201203.01.20138Q Gangehi Island (AS-013) by Max, HB9TUZ.
02.12.201213.12.2013C6 Grand Bahama Island (NA-001) by Gil, N2GG.
22.12.201207.02.2013CE9 Antarctica (AN-016, WFF RFF-168) by Alex, RD1AV. QSL via RN1ON.
08.12.201218.01.2013DU Mindanao (OC-130) by Max, M0GHQ.
10.12.201205.01.2013E5/SC Aitutaki Island (OC-083) by Norman, 5B4AIF.
22.12.201207.01.2013H40 Nendo (OC-100) by Sigi, DK9FN.
30.12.201204.01.2013JD/O Chichijima Island (AS-031) by Harry, JG7PSJ.
29.12.201231.12.2012KP4 David, K3LP.
20.12.201201.02.2013OA Martijn, PA3GFE.
04.01.201313.01.2013OA Members of the Radio Cub Peruano will active a special event station 4T4RDP (4T4 Rally Dakar Perú) during the Rally Dakar 2013 edition. QSL via OA4O.
23.12.201209.01.2013OZ Vendsyssel-Thy (EU-171, DIA NJ-001) by Michael, 5P1KZX.
19.12.201207.01.2013S7 Mahe (AF-024) by Werner, DC8QT.
04.01.201318.01.2013V5 Ewald/DJ2BQ.
22.12.201212.01.2013V5 Mathew/DJ2HD.
22.12.201202.01.2013V5 Dietmar/DL3DXX.
22.12.201202.01.2013V5 Ulmar/DK1CE. QSL via DH3WO.
21.12.201203.01.2013VP2M Montserrat (NA-103) by Nao, JN1RVS. QSL via JA1HGY.
29.12.201202.01.2013VP9 Masa/K1GI. QSL via JG2BRI.
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I.C.P.O. (Islands, Castles & Portable Operations)
UPDATE -
===========================================
I.S.W.L. CLUB CALLSIGNS

The ISWL Club Callsigns in use throughout the month of January 2013 are:

GX4BJC /A - Operated /A from Walton on the Naze, in Essex, by Herbie - G6XOU.
(ISWL Council Member & QSL Bureau Manager) (/A WAB Square = TM22 - England, IOTA
= EU-005 & WLOTA = LH-1841).

MX1SWL /A & MX1SWL /P - Operated /A from Great Sutton, in Cheshire, by Geof -
M0BAU. (/A WAB Square = SJ37 - England, IOTA = EU-005 & WLOTA = LH-1841). Geof
will give his /P locations during his QSO's.

ALL QSL's will be handled by Herbie G6XOU and NOT the individual Operator.
The I.S.W.L. is a member of the European PSK Club.
All QSL Info is on www.iswl.org.uk/ or www.qrz.com/ or via www.eQSL.cc/ NO LOTW.
I.S.W.L. Awards are available to all Hams and SWL's - see www.iswl.org.uk/ for
full details. eQSL.cc cards ARE welcomed for our awards.
Very best wishes and happy New Year to all Hams and SWL's,
de Pete Rayer, ISWL Life Vice President, Bournemouth, UK.
[Pete at the DX-Newsdesk]
------------------------------------------
Approved for DXCC credit -
DXCC has approved J6/W4VAB, St Lucia for award credit. Cards will be
accepted for this operation. Bill Moore NC1L DXCC Manager
*******************************************

73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
DX Calendar - Contest Calendar - Lighthouse Activity & much more
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DX News

Ham Radio DX News, DX peditions announcements, Contest and more DX related news
<http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/adxo.html>

Tonga: Feb 20-Mar 3, 2013 -- A31WH -- QSL via: DJ9KH

Feb 20-Mar 3, 2013 -- Tonga -- A31WH -- QSL:
DJ9KH -- Source: VA3RJ (Dec 28, 2012) -- By DJ9KH
fm Tongatapu I (OC-049), also fm Vava'u I
(OC-064) using A31WH/p; HF; QSL OK via DARC Buro or direct
<http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/adxo.html>

St Vincent: Jan 9-24, 2013 -- J8 -- QSL via: LotW

Jan 9-24, 2013 -- St Vincent -- J8 -- QSL: LotW
-- Source: 425DXN (Dec 29, 2012) -- By W6HGF as
J8/W6HGF fm Kingstown (NA-109); focus on RTTY;
QSL also OK via W6HGF, Buro or direct
<http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/adxo.html>

Kenya: Jan 7-20, 2013 -- 5Z4 -- QSL via: Home Call

Jan 7-20, 2013 -- Kenya -- 5Z4 -- QSL: Home Call
-- Source: MM0NDX (Dec 28, 2012) -- By DF3ZS as
5Z4/DF3ZS and DL1QW as 5Z4/DL1QW fm Diani Beach;
80-10m; SSB RTTY; dipoles, GP, vertical loops
<http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/adxo.html>

Peru: Jan 4-13, 2013 -- 4T4RDP -- QSL via: unknown

Jan 4-13, 2013 -- Peru -- 4T4RDP -- QSL: unknown
-- Source: 425DXN (Dec 29, 2012) -- By Radio Club
Peruano (OA4O) during Peruvian leg of 2013 Dakar Rally; also as 4T4DKR
<http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/adxo.html>

Montserrat: Jan 4-8, 2013 -- VP2MSW -- QSL via: LotW

Jan 4-8, 2013 -- Montserrat -- VP2MSW -- QSL:
LotW -- Source: 425DXN (Dec 29, 2012) -- By
SM0MDG fm NA-103; focus on 17 15m and,
propagation permitting, 10m; QSL also OK via M0URX
<http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/adxo.html>

Antigua and Barbuda: Dec 28, 2012-Jan 4, 2013 -- V26BM -- QSL via: LotW

Dec 28, 2012-Jan 4, 2013 -- Antigua and Barbuda
-- V26BM -- QSL: LotW -- Source: 425DXN (Dec 29,
2012) -- By SM0MDG fm NA-100; focus on 17 15m
and, propagation permitting, 10m; QSL also OK via M0URX
<http://www.rsgbiota.org/activations/details.php?activ_uid=00007667>

Activation of Ruegen (EU-057)

From 27-Dec-2012 12:00 UTC until 27-Dec-2012
14:00 UTC, the callsign DL6AP/P will be activated
by DL6AP. QSL Information - QSL via bureau. QRG:
+/- 7.024; also DLFF-007 and GMA DA/ND-068 (www.cqgmna.eu) Submitted by DL6AP.
<http://www.rsgbiota.org/activations/details.php?activ_uid=00007651>

Activation of Miyako (AS-079)

From 27-Dec-2012 00:00 UTC until 07-Jan-2013
00:00 UTC, the callsign JS6RRR will be activated
by JS6RRR. QSL Information - QSL BY BURO OR
QRZ.COM TO JI3DST. For more information, see the
website: http://blog.goo.ne.jp/ji3dst

Activation of Vendsyssel-Thy / Nordjylland [ AKA North Jutland ] (EU-171)

From 23-Dec-2012 18:00 UTC until 09-Jan-2013
18:00 UTC, the callsign 5P1KZX will be activated
by 5P1KZX. QSL Information - QSL in anyway you
like. I´ll try to be active on 160m band from
EU-171 during Christmas 2012.. For more
information, see the website: http://qrz.com/db/5p1kzx

29.12.2012-02.01.2013 K1GI/VP9

Period: 29.12.2012-02.01.2013DXCC: VP9Callsign:
K1GI/VP9Masa/K1GI. QSL via JG2BRI.
<http://www.dx-info.de/show_dxdetail.php?id=5360>

24.12.2012-24.12.2012 K3LP/V4

Period: 24.12.2012-24.12.2012DXCC: V4Callsign: K3LP/V4David, K3LP.
<http://www.dx-info.de/show_dxdetail.php?id=5364>

29.12.2012-31.12.2012 K3LP/KP4

Period: 29.12.2012-31.12.2012DXCC: KP4Callsign: K3LP/KP4David, K3LP.
<http://www.dx-info.de/show_dxdetail.php?id=5363>

28.12.2012-28.12.2012 K3LP/KP2

Period: 28.12.2012-28.12.2012DXCC: KP2Callsign: K3LP/KP2David, K3LP.
<http://www.dx-info.de/show_dxdetail.php?id=5470>

30.12.2012-04.01.2013 JD1BMH

Period: 30.12.2012-04.01.2013DXCC: JD/OCallsign:
JD1BMHChichijima Island (AS-031) by Harry,
JG7PSJ.http://sapphire.es.tohoku.ac.jp/jd1bmh
<http://www.dx-info.de/show_dxdetail.php?id=5361>

25.12.2012-25.12.2012 K3LP/J73

Period: 25.12.2012-25.12.2012DXCC: J7Callsign: K3LP/J73David, K3LP.
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29 December 2012 A.R.I. DX Bulletin
No 1130
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*** 4 2 5 D X N E W S ***
**** DX INFORMATION ****
===========================
Edited by I1JQJ & IK1ADH
Direttore Responsabile I2VGW

5Z - Bertrand, DF3ZS and Tom, DL1QW will be active as 5Z4/DF3ZS and
5Z4/DL1QW from Kenya on 7-20 January. They will operate holiday
style on 80-10 metres CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via home calls. [TNX
The Daily DX]
EI - Throughout 2013 Irish families and clans will be coming together
in thousands of events, both on the island and around the globe,
to celebrate their history and heritage in a unique event called
'The Gathering' (www.thegatheringireland.com). The special event
callsign EI13CLAN will be active throughout the year and there
will be a variety of awards and other activities, details of which
will be posted on the Irish Radio Transmitters Society's website
(www.irts.ie/thegathering). QSL via bureau or direct to the QSL
manager EI6AL.
G - Celebrating the Radio Society of Great Britain's centenary,
special event stations callsign Gx100RSGB (where "x" is replaced
by the secondary location identifier, M, W, I, D, U and J as
appropriate) will be used from 1 January through 31 December 2013
from a number of different locations in the UK. The licence plan
approved is for thirteen 28 day periods, allowing each RSGB Region
to operate the special event station. Between 1 and 28 January
look for G100RSGB from North West England and for GD100RSGB from
the Isle of Man (on 20-21 January). Further information can be
found at www.rsgb.org/centenary
HB9 - HB30OK is the special callsign the Tera Radio Club will use
throughout 2013 to celebrate their 30th anniversary. QSL via
HB9OCR, direct or bureau. Information on the relevant award can be
found on qrz.com
I - The Extreme DX & Contest Group will use special callsign II3CV
between 12 January and 12 February to celebrate the Carnival of
Venice. QSL via IK3HHX, direct or bureau. Information on the
relevant award can be found at www.extremegroup.org [TNX IZ3EBA]
J8 - Al, W6HGF (www.qsl.net/w6hgf/) will be active as J8/W6HGF from
Kingstown, Saint Vincent (NA-109) on 9-24 January. He plans to
concetrate on RTTY. QSL via home call (direct and bureau) and LoTW.
Logsearch and OQRS on Club Log.
LU - The LU6W team will attempt to land six people (four operators and
two logistics crew) on Isla Escondida (SA-096, IOTA new one)
[425DXN 1129]. Plans are to have two tents on the island, and to
operate with deep cycle batteries and generators. Look for LU6W to
be QRV between 2 and 6 January. Another five-men logistics team
will assist the landing and will then camp on the mainland, across
from the island, for the entire duration of the operation. During
the expedition, Maury (IZ1CRR) will act as the pilot: "we will not
have internet access", they say, but "we hope to be able to send
and receive short messages from him". QSL via VE3LYC. Bookmark
http://lu6w.yolasite.com/ for updates.
LU - A team of twelve operators from the Bahia Blanca DX Group will be
active as L22D from Isla Gama (SA-022) on 24-27 January. Plans are
to operate SSB, CW and PSK31 on 160, 80, 40, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10
and 6 metres. QSL via LU7DSY, direct (SASE and 3 dollars or 2
IRCs) and bureau. [TNX islandchaser.com]
OA - The Radio Club Peruano (OA4O) has been granted permission to use
special event callsigns 4T4RDP and 4T4DKR on 4-13 January, during
the Peruvian leg of the 2013 Dakar rally-raid.
OZ - Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 1 January to 31 December to
celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary
RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
S5 - Commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Tolmin Peasant Uprising
of 1713, members of the Radio Club SOCA Tolmin will be active as
S5300TP throughout 2013. QSL via S59DAP, bureau preferred.
Z3 - The Z3 prefix was issued to Macedonia (previously YU5) twenty
years ago. To celebrate this anniversary, Z320RSM (for the
Radioamateur Society of Macedonia) and other twenty-six Z320
callsigns (from Z320A to Z320Z) will be used throughout 2013. QSL
via operators' instructions. [TNX The Daily DX]
ZF - Pete, K8PGJ will be active as ZF2PG from the Cayman Islands
(NA-016) on 12-20 January. He will operate holiday style on 20,
17, 15, 12 and 10 metres during his mornings and early afternoons.
He will also take part in the North American QSO Party (SSB) on 20
and 40 metres. QSL via K8PGJ and LoTW.

CARIBBEAN TOUR ---> Bjorn, SM0MDG will be active as V26BM from Antigua
(NA-100) from 28 December to 4 January, and as VP2MSW from Montserrat
(NA-103) on 4-8 January. He will operate holiday style with a focus on 17
and 15 metres, and if propagation allows also 10m. QSL via M0URX (OQRS at
www.m0urx.com) and LoTW. [TNX DX World]

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*** 4 2 5 D X N E W S ***
**** GOOD TO KNOW ... ****
===========================
Edited by I1JQJ & IK1ADH
Direttore Responsabile I2VGW

DXCC NEWS ---> Both 5T0SP (Maurotania 2012) and ZL9HR (Auckland & Campbell
Islands 2012) have been approved for DXCC credit.

DXPEDITION OF THE YEAR POLL ---> The DX World.net 2012 DXpedition of the
Year poll is now open at http://dx-world.net/. "This was an incredibly
difficult poll to decide on considering so many notable expeditions took
place during the last 12 months. It's conceivable that up to 40 different
DXpeditons could have been nominated, however, a short-list of 26 made the
poll. In previous years the poll was limited to three or five votes. This
year we have decided to allow 'free' votes on as many DXpeditions you wish
to select. In addition, to prevent repeat votes, an account must be created
using your callsign and QRZ.com listed email address. Once created you will
receive an email then you are ready to vote". The poll closes on 15 January
2013 - cast your votes! [TNX MM0NDX and IK8LOV]

IOTA NEWS ---> Updates for the Honour Roll and other annual listings must
be sent on or before 31 January. IOTA rules limit inclusion in the listings
to those participants who have updated their scores at least once in the
preceding five years and have opted to have their scores published. Listing
in the 2013 tables will be restricted to those participants who have
updated their scores since February 2008.
The following operations (February-November 2012) have provided acceptable
validation material and are therefore approved for IOTA
credit:
AF-049 3B8/IW5ELA EU-183 YP1S OC-135 P29VCX
AS-061 RI0K NA-150 KL7RRC/p OC-149 H44UD
AS-083 RW0BG/9 NA-177 VE2/VE3EXY/p OC-150 YE9IOTA
AS-092 RI0K/p NA-189 XF1AA OC-171 VK4EI/p
AS-095 RA0ZJ/p NA-200 4A3RCC OC-221 YB0ECT/8
AS-095 RU0ZM/p NA-240 KL7RRC/p OC-221 YB8/WK1S
AS-095 UA0ZAM/p OC-025 P29VCX OC-221 YB8XM/p
AS-095 UA0ZC/p OC-047 H44UD OC-232 4W0VB/p
AS-109 RW0BG/9 OC-069 P29VPB OC-249 YB8XM/p
AS-175 AT2DW OC-099 P29NI OC-271 YB8XM/p
AS-190 7Z7AB OC-103 P29VCX SA-039 CW5GI
EU-040 CR5WFF OC-124 E51AND SA-087 LT0X
The 7O6T (AF-028) operation, which has been accepted for DXCC, is also
approved.
The list includes operations where validation material was specifically
required for credit to be given, as well as operations where validation
material was volunteered. In all cases, cards submitted will be accepted by
Checkpoints if they meet normal standards (i.e. the island name should be
printed on the card). [TNX G3KMA]

POSTAL RATES (ITALY) ---> Italian postal rates for standard letter items
(up to 20g) mailed abroad will increase on 1 January:
0.85 EUR Europe and countries in the Mediterranean basin (3V, 4X, 5A,
5B, 7X, CN, JY, OD, SU, YK)
2.00 EUR rest of Africa and Asia, Americas
2.50 EUR Oceania

POSTAL RATES (USA) ---> Effective 27 January 2013 the U.S. Postal Service
(www.usps.com) will implement another postage rate increase. The rate for
First-Class Mail letters up to 1 oz (28 grams) to all international
destinations will be 1.10 USD.

QSL XR0Y ---> Tim, M0URX has taken over QSL duties for XR0Y (Easter Island
2009). OQRS is now open for direct requests - "as I only have a few XR0Y
QSL cards", Tim says, "these will be for direct only! No bureau cards
available here until a reprint has been done".

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*** 4 2 5 D X N E W S ***
******* QSL ROUTES *******
===========================
Edited by I1JQJ & IK1ADH
Direttore Responsabile I2VGW

===================================================================
CALL MANAGER CALL MANAGER CALL MANAGER
===================================================================
3B8FQ K5XK DU1/W7XA NR6M P49MR VE3MR
3Z6M SP6IEQ EG5CTV EA3RKR PD110MVV PD3R
4A0MAYA XE3RCC EH5RE EB5AQB PJ4NX M0URX
4L8A K1BV EO20P UR4PWL PJ7PL WA1ZAM
4S7BRG LZ3HI FG4NN NI5DX R60SKV RA1QD
4X130RISHON 4Z4KX FK8CE LZ1JZ RA4HKM/0 RW4HW
5B4AHL M0URX FK8DD LZ1JZ S512IAPMC S59DCD
5W1SA JA1DXA FK8GX W3HNK S79NEN DO5NEN
7P8CC EI7CC H40FN HA8DD S79QT DC8QT
7P8JA JE1WVQ HA100CGCDH HA0MO SC0XMAS SM0OGQ
7P8ZM JO1CRA HA22WFF HA6PJ SX1912K SZ2RCP
7Q7DFC OE4VIE HF2012PLL SP8KEZ SX9S SV9AUE
7X2RO OM3CGN HH2/EK6KB K6EID T6LG LZ1ZF
7Z1BL IZ8CLM HI3K KB2MS T6MH W2GR
7Z1TT NI5DX HK6DOS EA5KB T88NC XE1TNC
8P9CC G0KOK HP3AK W4JS T8CW JA0FOX
9A201N 9A1CCU HR2/NP3J EA5GL TC9SAM TA1HZ
9A205K 9A3JB HS0ZCY/4 E21EIC TG9IDX DL5RMH
9A208DX 9A3JB HT9H TI4SU TI2CF W3HNK
9A20HRS 9A3JB II1M IQ1GJ TL8PRV IN3EYY
9H3DD M1DDD KC4AAA K1IED TM80CLNS F6FMT
9M6XRO M0URX KH2/N2NL W2YC TR8CA F6CBC
A63HI IZ8CLM KH2L W3HNK TT8FC EA3GWK
A71QND A71A LX75RL LX2A UE10SK R9XC
AT1WPS VU2NRO LY12XMAS LY2QT UN7AB DL8KAC
C6AGT AK4BM N0D KK5W UP0L DL8KAC
C6ANM WA2IYO NP4A W3HNK V25A KG2A
CK3B VE3JO OA4TT N6XQ V44KAI W5TFW
CM2ECO EA7HBC OD5ET EB7DX V44KBP W2OX
CO6LC EA5GL OD5KU EB7DX V5/DK1CE DH3WO
CP4BT EA5KB OD5NJ EA5BYP V73NS W3HNK
CT3AF DL3BK OD5PY KU9C VP2MRV JA1HGY
CU5AM EA5KB OD5QB YO3FRI VP8ROT GM0HCQ
CW0A HB9IBG OD5TE K3IRV XV0VR DD0VR
CX2DK EA5GL OG3077F OH3JF YE1NZ W7NZ
D2FJZ CT1FJZ ON800TUR ON1CB YI1RZ IK2DUW
D2SG GM4FDM ON85RCL ON3AR YJ0MB VK2BXE
D3AA UA1QV OX3XR OZ3PZ YU100SAF YU5CW
DF60JFA DJ1TO P29ZAD NI5DX Z81D OM3JW
DP7COTA DL7RAG P3EU 5B4AHO ZD8KFC NI5DX

6E3EM ARETAC, P.O. Box 1000, 86101 Villahermosa TAB, Mexico
7P8RI Chris de Beer, P.O. Box 333, Bethlehem GA 30620, USA
C31CT Salvador Carol Tafall, Josep Calvet 64 Nave 6, 08302 Mataro
(Barcelona), Spain
CT1FJZ Paulo Luis Nunes Mira, Apartado 603, EC Paivas, 2846-909 Amora,
Portugal
EA5GL Pedro Miguel Ronda Monsell, C/ Maximiliano Thous 16-24, 46009
Valencia, Spain
EA5KB Jose Ardid Arlandis, P.O. Box 5013, 46080 Valencia, Spain
GM0HCQ Mike Gloistein, 27 Stormont Way, Scone, Perthshire PH2 6SP,
United Kingdom
HA8DD Berenyi Geza, Hodmezovasarhely, Rudnay Gy. u. 53., 6800, Hungary
IZ8CLM Salvatore Rapacciuolo, Ufficio Pompei, Casella Postale 10, 80045
Pompei NA, Italy

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425 DX News is a free of charge weekly bulletin
edited by Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ and Valeria Pregliasco, IK1ADH

Its contents may be used, reproduced and distributed
in part or full provided that
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Contributors are invited to send their DX information to
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The deadline is 12 UTC on Fridays

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Gabriele Villa, I2VGW
Giornalista Professionista - Tessera n. 071675
Ordine Nazionale dei Giornalisti
Roma, Italia

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29 December 2012 A.R.I. DX Bulletin

No 1130
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*** 4 2 5 D X N E W S ***
******* CALENDAR *******
===========================
Edited by I1JQJ & IK1ADH
Direttore Responsabile I2VGW

PERIOD CALL REF
till 29/12 V25A: Antigua (NA-100) 1128
till 31/12 4G0LD: special event callsign (Philippines) 1079
till 31/12 6D0LM: special callsign (Mexico) 1091
till 31/12 7T50I and 7U50I: special event stations (Algeria) 1105
till 31/12 7V50I and 7Y50I: special event stations (Algeria) 1105
till 31/12 9A20: special prefixes (Croatia) 1078
till 31/12 DL150BH: special event station 1079
till 31/12 EI100T: special callsign 1087
till 31/12 EI80IRTS: special callsign 1080
till 31/12 GB80PW: special callsign 1079
till 31/12 LX75RL: special callsign 1080
till 31/12 ON85RCL: special callsign 1107
till 31/12 OR200HC and OP200HC: special callsigns 1125
till 31/12 P3EU: special callsign (Cyprus) 1099
till 31/12 S555E and S55CERKNO: special callsigns 1089
till 31/12 SX9S: special callsign (Crete, EU-015) 1101
till 31/12 TC50TRAC/***: special stations 1087
till 31/12 TM70TRS: special callsign (France) 1080
till 01/01/2013 K1VSJ: Martha's Vineyard (NA-046) 1128
till 02/01/2013 V5/DL3DXX and V5/DK1CE: Namibia 1128
till 02/01/2013 XE1/DJ4EL: Mexico (State of Tlaxcala) 1129
till 03/01/2013 8Q7MS: Maldives (AS-013) 1129
till 03/01/2013 VP2MRV: Montserrat (NA-103) 1128
till 04/01/2013 V26BM: Antigua (NA-100) 1130
till 04/01/2013 XV0VR: Vietnam 1127
till 05/01/2013 E51E: Aitutaki (OC-083), South Cook Islands 1126
till 06/01/2013 T8CW: Koror (OC-009), Palau 1129
till 07/01/2013 3B9/OH1LEG: Rodrigues Island (AF-017) 1129
till 07/01/2013 H40FN: Nendo (OC-100), Temotu Province 1125
till 07/01/2013 JS6RRR, JI3DST/JS6, JA3YEC/JS6: Miyako Isl (AS-079) 1129
till 07/01/2013 S79QT: Mahe (AF-024), Seychelles 1127
till 12/01/2013 V5/DJ2HD: Namibia 1128
till 13/01/2013 TG9IDX: Guatemala 1124
till 18/01/2013 DU9/M0GHQ: Mindanao (OC-130) 1127
till 01/02/2013 OA4/PA3GFE: Peru 1127
till 07/02/2013 RI1ANC: Vostok Station (Antarctica) 1127
till 12/02/2013 EA8/IK1PMR and EA8/PA3LEO: Canary Islands (AF-004) 1126
till 02/2013 DP0GVN: Neumayer Station III (Antarctica) 1087
till 03/03/2013 5W0W: Samoa (OC-097) 1127
till 09/03/2013 4S7KKG: Sri Lanka (AS-003) 1121
till 11/04/2013 JX9JKA: Jan Mayen (EU-022) 1024
till 10/2013 T6MH: Afghanistan 1125
29/12-30/12 CF, CG, CH, CI: special prefixes (Canada) 1129
29/12-02/01/2013 K1GI/VP9: Bermuda (NA-005) 1129
30/12-04/01/2013 JD1BMH: Chichijima (AS-031), Ogasawara 1128
30/12-05/01/2013 XV0VR: Phu Quoc (AS-128) 1129
December C6AGT: Green Turtle Cay (NA-080) 1126
December CY0/VE1AWW: Sable Island (NA-063) 1122
December OH9SCL and OF9X (Santa Claus Land) 1129
December T6LG: Afghanistan 1111
December ZF2YL, ZF2MK, ZF2LA, ZF1A: Cayman Islands (NA-016) 1126
01/01-31/12/2013 EI13CLAN: special callsign 1130
01/01-31/12/2013 Gx100RSGB: special callsigns 1130
01/01-31/12/2013 HB30OK: special callsign 1130
01/01-31/12/2013 OU1RAEM: special callsign 1130
01/01-31/12/2013 S5300TP: special callsign 1130
01/01-31/12/2013 Z320RSM and Z320A-Z320Z: special callsigns 1130
02/01-06/01/2013 LU6W: Isla Escondida (SA-096, new one) 1130
02/01-04/01/2013 TM2VD: special callsign (France) 1123
03/01-05/01/2013 V31ME: Abergris Caye (NA-073) 1129
04/01-13/01/2013 4T4RDP and 4T4DKR: special callsigns (Peru) 1130
04/01-18/01/2013 6W7SK: Senegal 1129
04/01-18/01/2013 V5/DJ2BQ: Namibia 1128
04/01-08/01/2013 VP2MSW: Montserrat (NA-103) 1130
05/01-12/01/2013 V31ME: Long Caye (NA-123) 1129
07/01-20/01/2013 5Z4/DF3ZS and 5Z4/DL1QW: Kenya 1130
09/01-24/01/2013 J8/W6HGF: Saint Vincent (NA-109) 1130
11/01-14/01/2013 C6AVA: North Bimini Island (NA-048) 1129
12/01-12/02/2013 II3CV: special callsign 1130
12/01-20/01/2013 ZF2PG: Cayman Islands (NA-016) 1130
12/01-17/01/2013 V31ME: Abergris Caye (NA-073) 1129
12/01-16/01/2013 XV4LU and XV4DDD: Phu Quoc Island (AS-128) 1128
15/01-21/01/2013 PY0F/PP1CZ: Fernando de Noronha (SA-003) 1129
18/01-21/01/2013 K5KUA/5: Galveston Island (NA-143) 1129
21/01-18/02/2013 HS0ZJF/8: Koh Samui (AS-101) 1129
24/01-27/01/2013 L22D: Isla Gama (SA-022) 1130
January C6AGT: Green Turtle Cay (NA-080) 1126
January T6LG: Afghanistan 1111
January VI6AHR30: special event callsign 1129
06/02-18/02/2013 5X8C: Uganda 1123
18/02-28/02/2013 H44KW: Guadalcanal (OC-047), Solomon Islands 1117
20/02-02/03/2013 HS0ZJF/9: Koh Butang (AS-126) 1129
28/02-10/03/2013 TX5K: Clipperton Island (NA-011) 1097
February 9U4U: Burundi 1119
February T6LG: Afghanistan 1111
February-March XT1T: Burkina Faso * by I2YSB and others 1125
08/03-25/03/2013 H44G: Guadalcanal (OC-047), Solomon Islands 1123
09/03-17/03/2013 YE6A: Rondo Island (OC-245) 1128
12/03-23/03/2013 H40T: Nendo Island (OC-100), Temotu Province 1123
04/04-18/04/2013 5W0M: Samoa (OC-097) 1125
27/04-04/05/2013 TS8IT: Djerba Island (AF-083) 1117

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SB PROP @ ARL $ARLP052
ARLP052 Propagation de K7RA

ZCZC AP53
QST de W1AW
Propagation Forecast Bulletin 52 ARLP052
From Tad Cook, K7RA
Seattle, WA December 28, 2012
To all radio amateurs

SB PROP ARL ARLP052
ARLP052 Propagation de K7RA

An error crept into data reported in last week's bulletin. Solar
flux on December 19 was 113.4, not 117.5. The average for the week,
117.5, was transposed into the solar flux number for the last day of
the reporting period. The Winter Solstice was on the date of the
last Propagation Forecast Bulletin, ARLP051, on Friday December 21,
at 1112z.

Average daily solar flux was down this week about four points to
113.4, which coincidentally was the solar flux number for the last
reporting day of the previous week.

Average daily sunspot numbers were down 6.7 points to 65.4.
Geomagnetic indices were very low and stable, which should please
160 meter operators, who are also enjoying the long periods of
darkness in the Northern Hemisphere.

Predicted solar flux from NOAA and USAF are 110 on December 28-30,
115 on December 31 through January 4, 105 on January 5-7, 110 and
115 on January 8-9, 120 on January 10-12, 115 in January 13-19, and
120 on January 20-22.

Predicted planetary A index is 8 on December 28-29, 5 on December 30
through January 12, 10 on January 13, and 5 on January 14-25.

F.K. Janda, OK1HH has his own geomagnetic forecast, and he says
conditions will be quiet to unsettled on December 28-29, mostly
quiet December 30-31, quiet on January 1-3, mostly quiet January 4,
quiet to unsettled January 5, mostly quiet January 6, quiet on
January 7-9, mostly quiet January 10, quiet to unsettled January 11,
mostly quiet January 12, active to disturbed January 13, quiet to
unsettled January 14, mostly quiet January 15, quiet to active
January 16, and quiet January 17-19.

Jeff, N8II from West Virginia wrote with some observations: "On
Monday December 17 I got up early to find UA0ZN in zone 19 on 80 and
finding not much else, decided to call CQ which resulted in a run of
JAs around sunrise, most of which were very good copy ending with a
JA5 who was S9+10dB! It was one of the best JA openings I have ever
heard from here and my biggest 'run.' Signals from all over
Australia were booming in on the Southern Cross net on 14.2385 MHz
around 1300Z, and 12 meters was wide open to Central and Western
Europe with a few Southern Europeans on 10 meters. VR2XMT was S7 on
long-path on 12 meters around 1330Z.

"I finally had some spare time on a decent sunny day Sunday,
December 23, and fixed my 160 meter sloper feedline. It still needs
some work, but is working like a champ! With 200 watts I was getting
thru to European stations Sunday night with ease. Worked UX0ZA,
another UR, SM6MCW, two Gs, DJ2EH (S9+), another DL, F6 (S9), OE5O,
OK1DQT, OM2XW, and ON4IA (S9+). I also heard 9K2MU who had many USA
stations calling him he could not hear. He was mainly working Europe
and calling CQ.

"Sunday morning was rather poor on 12 meters with some western EU Qs
and a loud LA4. 10 was pretty close to dead, but there were a few
western USA on in the afternoon. But 17 meters was wide open to
Europe with good signals, whereas they would have been much weaker
with higher SFI."

If you are curious about Jeff's antennas, log into QRZ.com and check

Randy Crews, W7TJ of Spokane, Washington thinks we are past the peak
of Cycle 24. He writes, "It's pretty evident to me that unless we
see another re-generation of new sunspots, November of 2011 will be
the peak of Cycle 24 (short as the activity was) as actual solar
activity as defined by average monthly sunspots and solar flux. Both
measures have been slowly on the decline since that date. Then we
will all have to prepare for the coming Propagation Winter."

Brad Miskimen, N5LUL of Amarillo, Texas wrote: "The design of the
Yaesu FT857-D requires one to 'scroll' from one band to another
rather than a simple push of a button. I had the rig set on 2 meters
Tuesday evening (December 25), and planned to scroll down to 40
meters for the SKCC 2 hour sprint. Hokey Smokes! Voices on 6 when I
hit that band section! Stopped and made a few contacts into
Tennessee. I only caught things open from 12/26 0046z to 0050z.

"Not too impressive, but more contacts than I have made in the past
2 months on 6 meters. Looking forward to the January 19th VHF
contest."

If you would like to make a comment or have a tip for our readers,
email the author at, k7ra@arrl.net.

For more information concerning radio propagation, see the ARRL
Technical Information Service web page at,
http://arrl.org/propagation-of-rf-signals. For an explanation of the
numbers used in this bulletin, see
propagation bulletins is at
information and tutorials on propagation at

Monthly propagation charts between four USA regions and twelve
overseas locations are at http://arrl.org/propagation.

Instructions for starting or ending email distribution of ARRL
bulletins are at http://arrl.org/bulletins.

Sunspot numbers for December 20 through 26 were 53, 55, 67, 90, 53,
58, and 82, with a mean of 65.4. 10.7 cm flux was 114.1, 114.6,
115.3, 114.2, 113.1, 113, and 109.8, with a mean of 113.4. Estimated
planetary A indices were 6, 4, 1, 2, 3, 3, and 3, with a mean of
3.1. Estimated mid-latitude A indices were 7, 3, 1, 2, 2, 2, and 2,
with a mean of 2.7.
NNNN
/EX

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Thursday, December 27, 2012


I.C.P.O. Bulletin (28 December 2012 - 04 January 2013)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
============================================
For all those who celebrate -
I wish you, your family and your friends a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!!
============================================
28/12/2012: Daki, 9A2WJ and Mato, 9A3SM will be active as 9A3SM/p from 9AFF-080
Special ornithological reserve "Crna Mlaka" (9AFF-080) on 28 December 2012
(about 0800z). QRV on the HF bands, propagation permitting. This activity counts
for additional points for Project CROATIAN FLORA and FAUNA On The Air - 2012
(web.hamradio.hr/9aff/Project_2012/Annual_Award.htm). Note: weather conditions
could affect this activity. QSL via 9A3SM, bureau or direct. [flora_fauna]

28/12/2012: Howie, K1VSJ/p will be active again from Martha's Vineyard (NA-046,
USi MA005S, WLOTA 2804), Dukes county, Massachusetts, between 28 December 2012
and 1 January 2013. He will focus on working JA stations on 10 or 15 metres
during his late afternoon hours. QSL via home call. [425 DX News]

28/12/2012: Lars, PH0NO, plans to be active as homecall/p on 28 December 2012
from the Strabrecht heath Natural Park (PAFF-058), Noord-Brabant province, The
Netherlands. QRV on the HF bands starting around 1300 UTC until 1630 UTC. Lars
will make sure to go down to 40m later in the afternoon. QSL via home call,
direct or bureau. [PH0NO]

29/12/2012: Daki, 9A2WJ and Branko, 9A3PM will be active as 9A2WJ/p on 29
December 2012 (about 1000z) from Special botanical reserve "Mali Kalnik"
(9AFF-031) and Special botanical reserve "?rdevacki pijesci" (9AFF-032). Note:
weather conditions could affect this activity. QRV on the HF bands, propagation
permitting. This activity counts for additional points for Project CROATIAN
FLORA and FAUNA On The Air - 2012
(web.hamradio.hr/9aff/Project_2012/Annual_Award.htm). QSL via 9A2WJ, direct or
bureau. [flora_fauna]

29/12/2012: On Saturday, 29 December 2012 the SP9YFF Group will be active from
Natura 2000 Area "Ostoja Goczalkowicka" (SPFF-519) and the Castle Strumien (WCA
SP-00456, ZWP GCY-05, WW Loc. JN99JW). QRV on 80-10 metre CW and SSB with 100W
between 0900 and 1600 UTC. Activity time and plans may be change due to weather
and road conditions. All QSOs are confirmed via LoTW. Paper QSL cards direct
only with SAE + IRC to SP9WAN. Further information can be found on their website
at: www.sp9yff.pl [wff silesia]

29/12/2012: Masa, K1GI, plans to be active from Hamilton Parish, Bermuda
(NA-005), as VP9/K1GI between 29 December 2012 and 2 January 2013. QRV on 160-10
metre SSB, CW, and Digital modes. QSL via JG2BRI, SASE, OQRS and LoTW (no BURO).
[DXAT]

29/12/2012: YP1WFF/p will try to be active between 29 December 2012 and 2
January 2013 from Nordul Gorjului de Vest (WFF YOFF-314), Romania. QRV holiday
style on the HF bands. QSL via the operator's instructions, bureau OK. Website:
wff-yo.blogspot.com/ [YP1WFF group]

30/12/2012: Daki, 9A2WJ and Emir, 9A6AA, will be activate as 9A1WFF from the
Nature Park "Lonjsko Polje" (9AFF-012) on 30 December 2012 (about 0800z),
weather permitting. QRV on the HF bands, propagation allowing. This activity
counts for additional points for Project CROATIAN FLORA and FAUNA On The Air -
2012 (web.hamradio.hr/9aff/Project_2012/Annual_Award.htm). QSL via 9A6AA, direct
or bureau. [flora_fauna]

30/12/2012: Harry, JG7PSJ, will be active again as JD1BMH from the Sakaiura
Area, Chichijima (AS-031, WLOTA 2269, WW Loc. QL17CC, JCG 10007), Ogasawara
islands, from 30 December 2012 until 4 January 2013. He will operate CW, SSB and
RTTY on 80-10 metres. QSL via JD1BMH (bureau) or JG7PSJ (direct). Logsearch and
other information can be found at: jd1bmh.zxq.net/ [425 DX News]

30/12/2012: Piju, 9M2PJU, will be active as 9M2PJU/P between 31 December 2012
and 1 January 2013, near the Kepong Metropolitan Lake Park, Kuala Lumpur, along
with a few amateur hams. He states [edited], "I will be celebrating the New Year
here and will be calling for DX stations on 40m, 20m and 15m, CW mode just to
say happy new year to them. I'm OK on QRZ.com. LoTW and eQSL user." [OPDX
Bulletin]

02/01/2013: Cezar VE3LYC, Johan PA3EXX, Alex LU5WW and Luc LU1FAM hope to be
operating as LU6W from Isla Escondida (SA-096), Chubut Province, Argentina,
between 2-6 January 2013. Once again, the team would like to remind everyone
that this expedition includes some very difficult logistics. Consequently, the
above dates are approximate and can change depending on the weather conditions.
Moreover, there is no guarantee that the team will be able to land. Rest assured
the safety of everyone involved is paramount. Plans are to be QRV on the HF
bands using two IC-7000 100 watt, two multiband verticals, two 1 kW generators
and four car-type batteries. Hopefully two stations operating at one time. QSL
via VE3LYC, direct or bureau. Online log will be hosted by Clublog. NB: On 21
November 2012 a recon mission to Escondida took place. You can see some images
on their website at: lu6w.yolasite.com/galleria.php [DX World]

03/01/2013: Markus, DJ4EL, will be active as V31ME from Abergris Caye (NA-073)
from 3-17 January, with a side trip to Long Caye (NA-123) on 5-12 January 2013.
He will operate on 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 metre SSB. QSL via home call, direct or
bureau. [425 DX News]

04/01/2013: Francis, F6BLP, will once again be active as 6W7SK from Saly
Portudal, Senegal, between 4-18 January 2013. QRV 80-10m, mainly CW. If possible
he also hopes to be active on 160m with an Inverted L. QSL via F6BLP, direct or
bureau. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL. [DX World]
============================================
LOOKING AHEAD -

07/01/2013: Bertrand, DF3ZS and Thomas, DL1QW will be QRV holiday-style from
Diani Beach, Kenya, between 7-20 January 2013. Activity on 80m to 10m - CW, SSB
and RTTY using dipoles, GP and vertical loops. QSL via home calls, direct or via
the DARC bureau. [DX World]

20/01/2013: Look for Dennis, WA2USA to be active as WA2USA/4 from St. George
island (NA-085, USi FL0076S), Franklin county, Florida, between 20 January and
27 February 2013. He also plans to operate from the lighthouse (ARLHS USA-1057,
WLOTA 3178) while he is on the island. QRV mostly CW on 30, 20 and 15 metres.
Some SSB on 40 and 20 metres. All bands in ARRL International DX CW Contest
(16-17 February) and the NAQP RTTY Contest (23-24 February). QSL via home call,
bureau or direct. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW. Website: www.wa2usa.com/
[rsgbiota.org]

20/02/2013: Werner, DJ9KH, will be active from Vava'u island (OC-064), Kingdom
of Tonga, as A31WH between 20 February and 3 March 2013. Comments: will activate
Tongatapu (OC-049) before. QRV on the HF bands, propagation allowing. QSL via
home call, direct or via the DARC bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

01/03/2013: Special event station 8J6ISG will be active on all bands and modes
between 1 March and 30 April 2013 to celebrate the opening of the New Ishigaki
Airport. (ISG is the IATA - International Air Transport Association airport
code). The new airport will be located to the east of Ishigaki (JCC 4704),
Ishigaki Island (AS-024, WLOTA 0134), Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa prefecture,
Japan. The new airport is supposed to have a 2,000m (6,562 ft) runway,
expandable to 2,500m (8,202 ft). Construction started in October 2006, for
completion by 2013, and is scheduled to open on 7 March. QSL via the JARL
bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]
============================================
SPECIAL EVENTS -

01/01/2013: Special event callsign VI6AHR30 will be active on most bands and
modes during the month of January 2013 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the
Hills Amateur Radio Group. A special weekend event will be held on 26-27
January. QSL via VK6IR, direct or bureau (OQRS preferred, instructions at
www.vk6ir.com/). [425 DX News]

01/01/2013: Throughout 2013 Irish families and clans will be coming together in
thousands of events, both on the island and around the globe, to celebrate their
history and heritage in a unique event called 'The Gathering'. Irish amateur
radio stations, North and South, will be participating and all operators
throughout the world, whether they have some green Irish blood or not, are
invited to join in the celebrations. The special event callsign EI13CLAN will be
active throughout the year and there will be a variety of awards and other
activities, details of which will be posted on the IRTS website
(www.irts.ie/cgi/index.cgi). QSL via EI6AL, bureau or direct. [DX World]

01/01/2013: Special event station 8N2MDR will be active on all bands and modes
between 1 January 2013 and 31 March 2014 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of
Midori-ward in Nagoya-city (JCC 2001). Nagoya is located in Aichi prefecture,
Chubu region, island of Honshu (AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan. QSL via the JARL
bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

01/01/2013: The special event station S5300TP celebrates the 300th anniversary
of Tolmin Peasant Uprising. Members of the Radio club SOCA Tolmin (S59DAP) will
be active using special event callsigns throughout 2013. QSL via the bureau is
preferred. See also: S5300TP.s59dap.com/ [S57OGL]

01/01/2013: The Tera Radio Club (HB9OK), Vezia, Switzerland, plans to be active
with the special call HB30OK almost everyday between 1 January and 31 December
2013 celebrating the 30th anniversary of the club. QSL via HB9OCR, bureau or
direct. Further information about this event and relevant award can be found at
QRZ.com under HB30OK. [DX Newsletter]

U.S.A. Special Events can be found at: www.arrl.org/special-event-stations
============================================
LIGHTHOUSE CALENDAR -

28/12-1/1/13 K1VSJ/P: Martha's Vineyard Island WLOTA:2804 QSL H/c (d/B)
29/12-31/12 KP4/K3LP: Puerto Rico Island WLOTA:2802 QSL H/c (d)
30/12-4/1/13 JD1BMH: Chichi Shima WLOTA:2269 QSL Buro / JG7PSJ (d)
2013
01/01-31/3/14 8N2MDR: Honshu WLOTA:2376 QSL JARL Buro
01/01-31/01 VI6AHR30: Australia (main island) WLOTA:1520 QSL VK6IR (d)
============================================
6 METRES & UP -

28/12 RSGB Christmas Cumulative 6m-70cm/All modes 1400z-1600z
29/12 RAC Winter Contest 6m/2m classes 0000z-2359z
29/12 RSGB Christmas Cumulative 6m-70cm/All modes 1400z-1600z
2013
01/01-31/01 Ross Hull Memorial VHF/UHF All modes/6m&Up 01 0000z-31 2400z
01/01 AGCW VHF/UHF Contest 144MHz CW/SO/QRO/QRP 1400z-1700z
01/01 AGCW VHF/UHF Contest 432MHz CW/SO/QRO/QRP 1700z-1800z
01/01 LY 144MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM/Open 1800z-2159z
01/01 NRAU 144MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1800z-2200z
01/01 RSGB 144MHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 2000z-2230z
02/01 MOON Contest 144MHz CW/Digital/FM/SSB 1900z-2100z

Contest Calendars:

GOT6??? - Six Meter Information by Andy 'NEON' Sargent N8OFS at:
http://noars.net/got6/GOT6.txt (Updated: 26 December 2012)

Information about current VHF activities can be found on the VHF DX portal "Make
More Miles on VHF" at: www.MMMonVHF.de/

SOTA (Summits On The Air) Watch Alerts at: www.sotawatch.org/
============================================
QSL INFO -

Approved for DXCC Credit -
DXCC has approved ZL9HR, Auckland & Campbell Islands, for DXCC credit.
Cards are now being accepted. Bill Moore NC1L [The GoList]
---------------
FG/TU5KG - QSL card status
Stephane, F4DXW, reports that the QSL card for FG/TU5KG is now ready for
sending.
---------------
RI0K & RI0K/P - QSL card status
Andy RZ3EM informs the QSL cards for the RI0K & RI0K/P expedition to Ratmanova
AS-061 and Alyumka AS-092 are now ready for shipping. Here is a sneak preview!
73
Col, MM0NDX [IOTA-chasers]
------------------------------
QSLs via Bureau: None to report this week! :o(

QSLs via Direct: 1A0C (OQRS), 3B9SP (HB9ACA), 4L1MA (ON4RU), 5N/LZ1QK (LZ1CL),
CU1ARM (CU2CE), CU2ARA (CU2CE), CU3URA (CU2CE), CU4ARG (CU2CE), CU5AM (CU2CE),
CU6GRP (CU2CE), CU9AC (CU2CE), DU1GM (QRZ.com), EL2DT (EL2FM), EW7LO (QRZ.com),
H44RK (NR6M), H44USMC (NR6M), JW7XM (LA7XM), P2NNI [OC-069] (G3KHZ), P29VPB
[OC-099] (G3KHZ), T30PY (OQRS), V31NO (W3NO) and Z60K (G3TXF).

QSLs via LoTW: 5C2P, 9L0W, BX5AA, E51TLA, EI7M, T30PY, VE3EJ, VP2MDG and
VP2V/AA7V.
============================================
LINKS -
IOTA (Islands On The Air) at: www.rsgbiota.org/
USi (U.S. Islands Award Program) at: www.usislands.org/
WCA (World Castles on the Air) at: www.wcagroup.org/ENG/wcag.html
WWFF (World-Wide Flora & Fauna) at: ww-ff.blogspot.nl/
WLOTA (World Lighthouses On The Air at: www.wlota.com/
============================================
BITS & PIECES -

Brave Radio Friends: Radio Activity Award January 2013 -

The award is sponsored by BRAVE RADIO FRIENDS and can be applied for by amateur
radio stations or short wave listeners. The rules are simple: In January 2013
work (OP)or hear (SWL) as many DXCC-entities as possible. No band or mode
restricitions. All entities count only once, regardless of band or mode. For the
award a minimum of 20 DXCC-entities is required. The number of DXCC entities
worked/heard will be entered in the award.

Application with log extract (please pdf, doc, xls or jpg). Deadline of the
application is February 28, 2013.

You can only apply for a pdf-version of the award and there is no fee.

Send your application by e-mail to: /de3ear@darc.de/ <mailto:de3ear@darc.de>

[Hans-Jeurgen via HAM_awards]
------------------------------
Live D-STAR webcast on Saturday, December 29th -

W5KUB.COM presents a special interactive live video broadcast, "D-STAR Live", on
Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM Central time (1600 until
2200 UTC). The live Internet broadcast will feature many D-STAR (Digital Smart
Technologies for Amateur Radio) topic discussions by the following panel:

* Ray Novak, N9JA, Icom
* Robin Cutshaw, AA4RC, creator of the DVDongle, DVAP, and D-Plus
* John Davis, WB4QDX, frequent D-STAR speaker and trainer
* Ed Woodrick, WA4YIH, DSTARinfo.com and the D-STAR Calculator

The broadcast will also host live chat for questions and comments and will
feature a live D-STAR net on the air. Come early and set up your chat room
login. It’s easy and simple and takes less than 1 minute. For more information
or to join the broadcast go to http://w5kub.com .

I would also like to ask for pictures of your D-STAR operation. I will try to
use those pictures on the broadcast - either during breaks or at the beginning
or end of the broadcast. If you would like to see your pictures on the
broadcast, please send them to pictures@w5kub.com .

We also invite you to join our broadcast Facebook group at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/w5kub/ where you can stay updated on our
broadcasts and also interact with other hams around the world.

73,
Tom Medlin, W5KUB
------------------------------
LU6W - Escondida Island SA-036 -

UPDATE: Cezar and Johan have received their LU licences, valid until January 10,
2013. The boat rental has been confirmed, and all camping and power equipment
has been purchased or rented. Food and water supplies will be purchased after
the team gathers in Puerto Madryn. Landing on Escondida will require some
swimming, so all the team members will were wet suits.
LU6W (lu6w.yolasite.com/) hopes to be operating between Jan 2 and 6, 2013.
============================================

73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
DX Calendar - Contest Calendar - Lighthouse Activity & much more
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North American Checkpoint For:
World Lighthouses On The Air - WLOTA
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Canadian Checkpoint For:
All Croatian Islands Award - ACIA
All Croatian Islands Award Group - ACIAG
The World Lighthouse Diplom - TWLHD/TWLHF
*******************************************
Official Representative & Co-Ordinator of WCA program for Canada.
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SB DX ARL ARLD053
ARLD053 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
K1GI, NC1L, The Weekly DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, The Daily
DX, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and
WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

RODRIGUES ISLAND, 3B9. Juha, OH1LEG is QRV as 3B9/OH1LEG from Baie
du nord, IOTA AF-017, until January 7. Activity is holiday style on
160 to 10 meters using SSB, RTTY and PSK31. QSL direct to home
call.

LESOTHO, 7P. Kiyo, JR1IZM is QRV as 7P8ZM from Maseru City until
January 15. Activity is holiday style on 40 to 6 meters using CW,
SSB and digital modes. QSL via JO1CRA.

WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2. Piju, 9M2PJU and others will be QRV as 9M2PJU/p
near Kepong Metropolitan Lake Park, Kuala Lumpur from December 31 to
January 1. Activity will be on 40, 20 and 15 meters using CW. QSL
via 9M2PJU.

ANGOLA, D2. Mike, UA1QV is QRV as D3AA from Vila de Catoca until
February 15. QSL to home call.

TEMOTU PROVINCE, H40. Sigi, DK9FN is QRV as H40FN until January 7.
QSL via HA8DD.

PERU, OA. Special event station 4T4RDP will be QRV from January 4
to 13 in recognition of the Rally Dakar Peru 2013. QSL via OA4O.

DENMARK, OZ. A group of operators will be QRV as OU1RAEM from
January 1 to December 31, 2013 to commemorate the 110th birthday and
life of arctic explorer Ernst T. Krenkel. Activity will be on all
bands and modes, as well as various contests and operating events.
QSL via operators' instructions.

ANTARCTICA. Alex, RD1AV is QRV as RI1ANC until February 17 while on
work assignment at Vostok Base. QSL via RN1ON.

EGYPT, SU. Vladimir is QRV as SU9VB and has been active on 160
meters around 0240z. QSL via operator's instructions.

MOUNT ATHOS, SV/A. Monk Apollo, SV2ASP/A has been QRV on 17 meters
using RTTY around 1430z. QSL direct to home call.

PALAU, T8. Ryosei, JH0IXE is QRV as T8CW from Koror Island, IOTA
OC-009, until January 6. Activity is on the HF bands using mostly
RTTY, PSK31 and JT65A. QSL via JA0FOX.

ASIATIC RUSSIA, UA0. Special event station RU20WC is QRV until
January 5 during the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship
taking place in Ufa. QSL via RV9WB.

BELIZE, V3. After his Tlaxcala Mexico DXpedition, Markus, DJ4EL
will be QRV as V31ME from Ambergris Caye, IOTA NA-073, and Long
Caye, IOTA NA-123, from January 3 to 17. Activity will be on 40 to
10 meters using SSB. QSL to home call.

MONTSERRAT, VP2M. Nao, JN1RVS is QRV as VP2MRV until January 3.
Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW and RTTY. QSL via JA1HGY.

BERMUDA, VP9. Masa, K1GI will be QRV as K1GI/VP9 from December 29
to January 2. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB
and digital modes. QSL direct to JG2BRI.

MEXICO, XE. Markus, DJ4EL is QRV as XE1/DJ4EL from Tlaxcala, the
smallest state of Mexico, until January 2. Activity is on 20 to 10
meters using SSB. QSL to home call.

VANUATU, YJ. Michael, VK2BXE is QRV as YJ0MB from Port Vila until
January 1. Activity is on all HF bands. QSL to home call.

OPERATION APPROVED FOR DXCC CREDIT. The following operation is
approved for DXCC credit: Mauritania, 5T0SP, 2012 operation.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC Sprint, RAC Winter Contest,
World Wide Iron Ham Contest, Stew Perry Topband CW Challenge,
Original QRP CW Contest, The AGCW Happy New Year CW Contest, AGCW
VHF/UHF Contest, AGB New Year Snowball Contest and SARTG New Year
RTTY Contest are all scheduled for January 1. The ARRL Straight Key
Night is scheduled for New Year's Evening. The QRP CW Fox Hunt is
scheduled for January 2. The Lighthouse Christmas Lights QSO Party
runs until January 2. Please see December QST, page 69, January
2013 QST, page 87, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest websites for
details.
NNNN
/EX

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Burundi DXpedition

An international team of amateur radio operators from ON, PA and GM will be on the air from Bujumbura between February 14-23rd (2013).

In total they will have 9 operators and four stations and airing the call-
sign 9U4U.

Operators currently mentioned are Patrick ON4HIL, Theo ON4ATW,
Marc ON6CC, Luc ON4IA, Ronald PA3EWP, Marc ON4AMX, Stefaan ON4FG and Franky ON7RU.

Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.
QSL Manager will be M0URX.

A Web site is now online at:
http://www.9u4u.be

This DXpedition will also have a Twitter page.
Also, this Expedition is organized by the "Belgian Rockall Team".

OPDX
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