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GENERAL DX INFORMATION - 2012:
AUSTRALIAN POSTAL RATES
Effective 22 October, the new rate for "greeting cards" (must be enclosed in a sealed small letter envelope and endorsed CARD ONLY) up to 20 gr to any destination is AUD 1.65 (= USD 1.70). The new rates for airmail letters up to 50 gr are AUD 1.65 for destinations in the Asia/Pacific zone, and AUD 2.25 for destinations in the rest of the world. An online postage calculator is provided by Australia Post (http://auspost.com.au/)
[Info. 425 DX News # 1121 - 27OCTOBER.2012]
POSTAL RATES (ITALY)
Italian postal rates for standard letter items (up to 20g) mailed abroad will increase on 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
LATEST DX NEWS UPDATES:
added between 02JANUARY.2013 and 05JANUARY.2013
added between 02JANUARY.2013 and 05JANUARY.2013
9U : BURUNDI - BUJUMBURA
A team of operators from Belgium and the Netherlands will be active as 9U4U from Bujumbura, Burundi on 14-23 February. They plan to run four stations with amplifiers on 160-10 metres SSB, CW and RTTY, with at least one station focusing on 160 and 180metres every night. QSL via M0URX, direct or bureau (OQRS for both options at www.m0urx.com), and LoTW "at the earliest opportunity". The website for the expedition is at www.9u4u.be
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
A team of operators from Belgium and the Netherlands will be active as 9U4U from Bujumbura, Burundi on 14-23 February. They plan to run four stations with amplifiers on 160-10 metres SSB, CW and RTTY, with at least one station focusing on 160 and 180metres every night. QSL via M0URX, direct or bureau (OQRS for both options at www.m0urx.com), and LoTW "at the earliest opportunity". The website for the expedition is at www.9u4u.be
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
9X : RWANDA
Carl, SM6CPY will be active holiday style as 9X0PY from Rwanda on 15-31 January. He will operate mainly CW on various bands, depending on antenna possibilities. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
Carl, SM6CPY will be active holiday style as 9X0PY from Rwanda on 15-31 January. He will operate mainly CW on various bands, depending on antenna possibilities. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
A3 : TONGA - VAVA'U ISLAND etc - IOTA [see text]
Werner, DJ9KH will be active as A31WH/p from Vava'u Island (OC-064) from 20 February to 03 March. Prior to that, he will be QRV as A31WH from Tongatapu (OC-049). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
Werner, DJ9KH will be active as A31WH/p from Vava'u Island (OC-064) from 20 February to 03 March. Prior to that, he will be QRV as A31WH from Tongatapu (OC-049). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
DL : DEUTSCHLAND [GERMANY] - SPECIAL STATION
Special station DL50FRANCE will be active until the end of the year, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Elysee Treaty, the Treaty of Friendship that set the seal on reconciliation between France and Germany. QSL via DK8VR.
[TNX DX Newsletter]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
Special station DL50FRANCE will be active until the end of the year, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Elysee Treaty, the Treaty of Friendship that set the seal on reconciliation between France and Germany. QSL via DK8VR.
[TNX DX Newsletter]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
FY : FRENCH GUIANA - KOUROU - IOTA [see text]
Christian, F5UII (www.f5uii.net) will be active in his spare time as FY/F5UII from Kourou, French Guiana on 13-30 January. He will operate SSB only from the FY5KE radio club's premises, typically on weekdays before 12 UTC and after 22 UTC. He also plans to spend a weekend on Ile Royale (SA-020), and operate SSB with 100watts on 40, 20, 17, 15 and 10metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. Follow him on Twitter (@f5uii) for updates.
[TNX F5UII]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
Christian, F5UII (www.f5uii.net) will be active in his spare time as FY/F5UII from Kourou, French Guiana on 13-30 January. He will operate SSB only from the FY5KE radio club's premises, typically on weekdays before 12 UTC and after 22 UTC. He also plans to spend a weekend on Ile Royale (SA-020), and operate SSB with 100watts on 40, 20, 17, 15 and 10metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. Follow him on Twitter (@f5uii) for updates.
[TNX F5UII]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
HR : HONDURAS - COPAN
Gerard, F2JD will be active as HR5/F2JD from Copan, Honduras for three months starting around 25 February. He will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on the HF bands. QSL via F6AJA and logsearch at http://lesnouvellesdx.fr/voirlogs.php
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
Gerard, F2JD will be active as HR5/F2JD from Copan, Honduras for three months starting around 25 February. He will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on the HF bands. QSL via F6AJA and logsearch at http://lesnouvellesdx.fr/voirlogs.php
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
KP4 : PUERTO RICO = SPECIAL EVENT CALLSIGN - IOTA [NA-099]
Special event callsign N4D will be active on 11-25 January for the ARRL Puerto Rico State Convention (www.arrlpr.org). QSL via WP4CRG. During the convention, on 26-27 January, look for the official ARRL amateur radio station to be QRV as W1AW/KP4.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
Special event callsign N4D will be active on 11-25 January for the ARRL Puerto Rico State Convention (www.arrlpr.org). QSL via WP4CRG. During the convention, on 26-27 January, look for the official ARRL amateur radio station to be QRV as W1AW/KP4.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
OE : OESTERRICH [AUSTRIA]
A number of OE2013 prefixed callsigns will be in use between 15 January and 18 February to celebrate the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships that will take place in Schladming, Austria. Information on the relevant award can be found at http://wmdiplom2013.oevsv.at/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
A number of OE2013 prefixed callsigns will be in use between 15 January and 18 February to celebrate the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships that will take place in Schladming, Austria. Information on the relevant award can be found at http://wmdiplom2013.oevsv.at/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
ST : SUDAN - KHARTOUM
Sam, K0YAK (ex 9N7AK) is now in Khartoum, Sudan, and will be active as ST2SF beginning in late January and continuing through at least mid-April. His licence includes full HF privileges, but is limited to 100w. He plans to be QRV on 40-10metres (perhaps also 80 and 6m) SSB, CW and digital modes. QSL via LoTW or K0YAK.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
Sam, K0YAK (ex 9N7AK) is now in Khartoum, Sudan, and will be active as ST2SF beginning in late January and continuing through at least mid-April. His licence includes full HF privileges, but is limited to 100w. He plans to be QRV on 40-10metres (perhaps also 80 and 6m) SSB, CW and digital modes. QSL via LoTW or K0YAK.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
T8 : PALAU - KOROR - IOTA [OC-009]
Mike JA6EGL (T88SM), Yas JA6UBY (T88CP) and Yu JE6DND (T88HK) will be active from Koror (OC-009), Palau on 09-14 January. They will operate CW and SSB on 80-10metres. QSL direct to home calls.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
Mike JA6EGL (T88SM), Yas JA6UBY (T88CP) and Yu JE6DND (T88HK) will be active from Koror (OC-009), Palau on 09-14 January. They will operate CW and SSB on 80-10metres. QSL direct to home calls.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
VK9L : LORD HOWE ISLAND - IOTA [OC-004]
Look for JA3ARJ/VK9 (QSL via JA3ARJ), JA3BZO/VK9 (QSL via JA3BZO), JA3HJI/VK9 (QSL via JA3HJI), AE6XY/VK9 (QSL via JA1CJA), W7AVO/VK9 (QSL via JA3AVO) and W7PBL/VK9 (QSL via JH3PBL) to be active from Lord Howe Island (OC-004) on 11-18 January. It will be a "DX vacation" with planned activity on 80-6metres CW, SSB and digital modes.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
Look for JA3ARJ/VK9 (QSL via JA3ARJ), JA3BZO/VK9 (QSL via JA3BZO), JA3HJI/VK9 (QSL via JA3HJI), AE6XY/VK9 (QSL via JA1CJA), W7AVO/VK9 (QSL via JA3AVO) and W7PBL/VK9 (QSL via JH3PBL) to be active from Lord Howe Island (OC-004) on 11-18 January. It will be a "DX vacation" with planned activity on 80-6metres CW, SSB and digital modes.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
VK9N : NORFOLK ISLAND - IOTA [OC-005]
Lee, VK3GK will be active as VK3GK/9 from Norfolk Island (OC-005) on 11-15 January. He will operate holiday style on 80-10metres SSB, with some CW. QSL via home call.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
Lee, VK3GK will be active as VK3GK/9 from Norfolk Island (OC-005) on 11-15 January. He will operate holiday style on 80-10metres SSB, with some CW. QSL via home call.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
W : UNITED STATES of AMERICA - ST. GEORGE ISLAND - IOTA [NA-085]
Dennis, WA2USA will be active as WA2USA/4 from St. George Island (NA-085) between 20 January and 27 February . He will operate mainly CW on 30, 20 and 15metres, with some SSB on 40 and 20metres. He will also participate on all bands in the ARRL International DX CW Contest (16-17 February) and the NAQP RTTY Contest (23-24 February). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
Dennis, WA2USA will be active as WA2USA/4 from St. George Island (NA-085) between 20 January and 27 February . He will operate mainly CW on 30, 20 and 15metres, with some SSB on 40 and 20metres. He will also participate on all bands in the ARRL International DX CW Contest (16-17 February) and the NAQP RTTY Contest (23-24 February). QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
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2013
JANUARY 2013
CARIBBEAN TOUR - IOTA [various - see text]
Bjorn, SM0MDG will be active as
V26BM from Antigua (NA-100) from 28 December to 04 January, and as
VP2MSW from Montserrat (NA-103) on 04-08 January.
He will operate holiday style with a focus on 17 and 15metres and, if propagation allows, also 10m. QSL via M0URX (OQRS at www.m0urx.com) and LoTW.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
Bjorn, SM0MDG will be active as
V26BM from Antigua (NA-100) from 28 December to 04 January, and as
VP2MSW from Montserrat (NA-103) on 04-08 January.
He will operate holiday style with a focus on 17 and 15metres and, if propagation allows, also 10m. QSL via M0URX (OQRS at www.m0urx.com) and LoTW.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
IOTA TOUR - IOTA [various - see text]
Vincent, F4BKV and Col, MM0NDX will be active from nine IOTA island groups (EU-029, EU-128, EU-057, EU-129, EU-132, EU-042, EU-125, EU-172 and EU-171)
in Denmark (OZ/F4BKV & OZ/MM0NDX),
Germany (DL/F4BKV & DL/MM0NDX) and
Poland (SP/F4BKV & SP/MM0NDX)
between 10 and 13 January. They plan to operate SSB on 40, 20, 17 and 15metres. When active in Denmark they might use a special call. Find their planned itinerary and follow their progress on Twitter (@IOTA_Trip). Bureau QSLs via home calls; direct cards for both via F4BKV (OQRS on www.f4bkv.net).
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
Vincent, F4BKV and Col, MM0NDX will be active from nine IOTA island groups (EU-029, EU-128, EU-057, EU-129, EU-132, EU-042, EU-125, EU-172 and EU-171)
in Denmark (OZ/F4BKV & OZ/MM0NDX),
Germany (DL/F4BKV & DL/MM0NDX) and
Poland (SP/F4BKV & SP/MM0NDX)
between 10 and 13 January. They plan to operate SSB on 40, 20, 17 and 15metres. When active in Denmark they might use a special call. Find their planned itinerary and follow their progress on Twitter (@IOTA_Trip). Bureau QSLs via home calls; direct cards for both via F4BKV (OQRS on www.f4bkv.net).
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1131 - 05JANUARY.2013]
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3B9 : RODRIGUES ISLAND - IOTA [AF-017]
Juha, OH1LEG is active as 3B9/OH1LEG from Rodrigues Island (AF-017) until 07 January. He operates holiday style using SSB, RTTY and PSK31 on 160-10metres. QSL direct to OH1LEG.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
Juha, OH1LEG is active as 3B9/OH1LEG from Rodrigues Island (AF-017) until 07 January. He operates holiday style using SSB, RTTY and PSK31 on 160-10metres. QSL direct to OH1LEG.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
3V : TUNISIA - DJERBA ISLAND - IOTA [AF-083]
Alfredo, IK7JWX reports he is organizing another expedition to take place from Djerba Island (AF-083) from 27 April to 04 May 2013. Plans are to operate as TS8IT (requested call) on the HF bands and 6metres SSB, PSK31, RTTY and CW. The current operators list includes I8LWL, IK2DUW, IK2PGM, IK6CAC, IK7JWX, IK8GQY, IS0AGY, IT9SSI, IV3FSG and IW2NLC. If you want to join the team please contact Alfredo (ik7jwx2003[@]yahoo.it).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
Alfredo, IK7JWX reports he is organizing another expedition to take place from Djerba Island (AF-083) from 27 April to 04 May 2013. Plans are to operate as TS8IT (requested call) on the HF bands and 6metres SSB, PSK31, RTTY and CW. The current operators list includes I8LWL, IK2DUW, IK2PGM, IK6CAC, IK7JWX, IK8GQY, IS0AGY, IT9SSI, IV3FSG and IW2NLC. If you want to join the team please contact Alfredo (ik7jwx2003[@]yahoo.it).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
4S : SRI LANKA - IOTA [AS-003]
Peter, DC0KK will again be active again as 4S7KKG from Sri Lanka (AS-003) from 09 November to 09 March 2013. He operates mainly CW and digital modes. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1121 - 27OCTOBER.2012]
Peter, DC0KK will again be active again as 4S7KKG from Sri Lanka (AS-003) from 09 November to 09 March 2013. He operates mainly CW and digital modes. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1121 - 27OCTOBER.2012]
5W0W : SAMOA - APIA - IOTA [OC-097]
Neither 5W0RK nor 5W0KR (as he had announced), but 5W0W is the actual callsign eventually issued to Ralph, H44RK [425DXN 1126]. He will be QRV from Apia, Samoa (OC-097) until 03 March, with activity on 20-10metres SSB and digital modes. QSL via NR6M.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Ralph, H44RK will be active as 5W0KR from Apia, Samoa (OC-097) from 08 December to 01 March. He will operate SSB and digital modes on 20-10metres. QSL via NR6M.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1126 - 01DECEMBER.2012]
Neither 5W0RK nor 5W0KR (as he had announced), but 5W0W is the actual callsign eventually issued to Ralph, H44RK [425DXN 1126]. He will be QRV from Apia, Samoa (OC-097) until 03 March, with activity on 20-10metres SSB and digital modes. QSL via NR6M.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Ralph, H44RK will be active as 5W0KR from Apia, Samoa (OC-097) from 08 December to 01 March. He will operate SSB and digital modes on 20-10metres. QSL via NR6M.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1126 - 01DECEMBER.2012]
5W : SAMOA - SAVAII - IOTA [OC-097]
A large team of German operators (namely DF1AL, DJ9HX, DJ9RR, DK1AX, DK1MA, DK3CG, DK7AN, DL2HWA, DL2RNS, DL3KMS, DL4SVA, DL7VEE, DL9GFB, DL9MS and DM2AYO) will be active as 5W0M from Savaii, Samoa (OC-097) on 04-18 April 2013. They will have four stations QRV on 80-6metres CW, SSB and RTTY plus 2m EME. QSL via DL4SVA, direct or bureau; QSL for EME QSOs via DL9MS. Logsearch, OQRS for direct/bureau cards and further information can be found at http://5w0m.hkmann.de/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
A large team of German operators (namely DF1AL, DJ9HX, DJ9RR, DK1AX, DK1MA, DK3CG, DK7AN, DL2HWA, DL2RNS, DL3KMS, DL4SVA, DL7VEE, DL9GFB, DL9MS and DM2AYO) will be active as 5W0M from Savaii, Samoa (OC-097) on 04-18 April 2013. They will have four stations QRV on 80-6metres CW, SSB and RTTY plus 2m EME. QSL via DL4SVA, direct or bureau; QSL for EME QSOs via DL9MS. Logsearch, OQRS for direct/bureau cards and further information can be found at http://5w0m.hkmann.de/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
5X : UGANDA
5X8C is the callsign issued to the 06-18 February Radio Club de Provins' expedition to Uganda [425DXN 1117]. A large multi-national team will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK on 160-6metres with six stations. QSL via F1NGP, direct or bureau (OQRS provided by Club Log), and LoTW. Updates and further information on www.5x2013.com.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1123 - 10NOVEMBER.2012]
A large multi-national team from the Radio Club de Provins (F6KOP) will be active from Uganda on 06-18 February 2013. They will have six stations active on 160-6metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via F1NGP, direct or bureau (OQRS provided by Club Log), and LoTW. Updates and further information on http://www.5x2013.com/
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
5X8C is the callsign issued to the 06-18 February Radio Club de Provins' expedition to Uganda [425DXN 1117]. A large multi-national team will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK on 160-6metres with six stations. QSL via F1NGP, direct or bureau (OQRS provided by Club Log), and LoTW. Updates and further information on www.5x2013.com.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1123 - 10NOVEMBER.2012]
A large multi-national team from the Radio Club de Provins (F6KOP) will be active from Uganda on 06-18 February 2013. They will have six stations active on 160-6metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via F1NGP, direct or bureau (OQRS provided by Club Log), and LoTW. Updates and further information on http://www.5x2013.com/
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
5Z : KENYA
Bertrand, DF3ZS and Tom, DL1QW will be active as 5Z4/DF3ZS and 5Z4/DL1QW from Kenya on 07-20 January. They will operate holiday style on 80-10metres CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via home calls.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
Bertrand, DF3ZS and Tom, DL1QW will be active as 5Z4/DF3ZS and 5Z4/DL1QW from Kenya on 07-20 January. They will operate holiday style on 80-10metres CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via home calls.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
6W : SENEGAL
Francis F6BLP (www.f6blp.org) will be active as 6W7SK from Senegal on 04-18 January. He will operate mainly CW on 80-10metres, and hopefully also on 160m. QSL via home call, direct and bureau, LoTW and eQSL.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
Francis F6BLP (www.f6blp.org) will be active as 6W7SK from Senegal on 04-18 January. He will operate mainly CW on 80-10metres, and hopefully also on 160m. QSL via home call, direct and bureau, LoTW and eQSL.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
7P : LESOTHO
After being QRV for 20 months as 9J2RI, Chris, ZS6RI will operate as 7P8RI from Lesotho starting around 17 December. He will be active in his spare time on a 2-week-on/2-week off work schedule. See qrz.com for QSL details.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
After being QRV for 20 months as 9J2RI, Chris, ZS6RI will operate as 7P8RI from Lesotho starting around 17 December. He will be active in his spare time on a 2-week-on/2-week off work schedule. See qrz.com for QSL details.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
9U : BURUNDI
An international team from Belgium, the Netherlands and Scotland will be active from Burundi (requested call 9U4U) during the second half of February 2013. They plan to have ten operators and four stations. Further information will follow in due course. A website is under construction.
[TNX ON4ATW]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1119 - 13OCTOBER.2012]
An international team from Belgium, the Netherlands and Scotland will be active from Burundi (requested call 9U4U) during the second half of February 2013. They plan to have ten operators and four stations. Further information will follow in due course. A website is under construction.
[TNX ON4ATW]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1119 - 13OCTOBER.2012]
9V : SINGAPORE - IOTA [OC-019]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
A5 : BHUTAN
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
C6 : BAHAMAS - NORTH BIMINI ISLAND - IOTA [NA-048]
Rick, K6VVA will be active as C6AVA from North Bimini Island (NA-048) on 11-14 January. He will operate mainly CW with some SSB on 40, 30, 20, 17 and 15metres. He may also be QRV in the NAQP CW Contest. QSL via N6AWD, direct or bureau. More information at http://www.k6vva.com/iota/na048
[TNX K6VVA]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
Rick, K6VVA will be active as C6AVA from North Bimini Island (NA-048) on 11-14 January. He will operate mainly CW with some SSB on 40, 30, 20, 17 and 15metres. He may also be QRV in the NAQP CW Contest. QSL via N6AWD, direct or bureau. More information at http://www.k6vva.com/iota/na048
[TNX K6VVA]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
DL_ant : GERMAN ANTARCTICA - NEUMAYER STATION III - IOTA [AN-016]
Felix, DL5XL (DP1POL) left Antarctica on 27 February, but Neumayer Station III will continue to be on the air.
Lars, DL1LLL is the radio operator of the 32nd wintering team, and he will be active as DP0GVN until February 2013. His preferred mode is PSK31. QSL DP1POL via DL1ZBO and LoTW, QSL DP0GVN via DL5EBE.
[TNX VA3RJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1087 - 03MARCH.2012]
Felix, DL5XL (DP1POL) left Antarctica on 27 February, but Neumayer Station III will continue to be on the air.
Lars, DL1LLL is the radio operator of the 32nd wintering team, and he will be active as DP0GVN until February 2013. His preferred mode is PSK31. QSL DP1POL via DL1ZBO and LoTW, QSL DP0GVN via DL5EBE.
[TNX VA3RJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1087 - 03MARCH.2012]
DU : PHILLIPPINES - near TAGAYTAY - CAVITE
Al, W7XA has permanently moved to the Philippines. He operates mostly CW on 40-10metres as DU1/W7XA from near Tagaytay, Cavite, 40km south of Manila. Currently he is using and inverted vee and 100watts, but "in February will be QRO and will erect a hexbeam", he says. His QSL route will be posted on qrz.com.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
Al, W7XA has permanently moved to the Philippines. He operates mostly CW on 40-10metres as DU1/W7XA from near Tagaytay, Cavite, 40km south of Manila. Currently he is using and inverted vee and 100watts, but "in February will be QRO and will erect a hexbeam", he says. His QSL route will be posted on qrz.com.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
DU : PHILIPPINES - MINDANAO - IOTA [OC-130]
Max, M0GHQ will be active again as DU9/M0GHQ from Mindanao (OC-130) between 08 December and about 18 January. He will operate holiday style on various bands and modes. He also plans to pay a visit to Simon, DU9AQQ on Samal Island (OC-235) "at some point during that period".
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Max, M0GHQ will be active again as DU9/M0GHQ from Mindanao (OC-130) between 08 December and about 18 January. He will operate holiday style on various bands and modes. He also plans to pay a visit to Simon, DU9AQQ on Samal Island (OC-235) "at some point during that period".
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
E51 : SOUTH COOK ISLANDS - AITUTAKI - IOTA [OC-083]
Norman, 5B4AIF will be active as E51E from Aitutaki in the South Cook Islands from 10 December to 05 January. The IOTA reference for the island is OC-083. He will operate SSB and RTTY and possibly some QRS CW, on the 6 to 160m bands. QSL via EB7DX and Logbook of the World.
[Info. RSGB DX News - 07DECEMBER.2012 at 11:41]
Norman, 5B4AIF will be active as E51E from Aitutaki (OC-083), South Cook Islands from 10 December to 05 January. He will operate SSB and RTTY, and possibily some QRS CW, on 160-6metres. QSL via EB7DX and LoTW. Logsearch and further information can be found at http://aitutaki2012.com/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1126 - 01DECEMBER.2012]
Norman, 5B4AIF will be active as E51E from Aitutaki in the South Cook Islands from 10 December to 05 January. The IOTA reference for the island is OC-083. He will operate SSB and RTTY and possibly some QRS CW, on the 6 to 160m bands. QSL via EB7DX and Logbook of the World.
[Info. RSGB DX News - 07DECEMBER.2012 at 11:41]
Norman, 5B4AIF will be active as E51E from Aitutaki (OC-083), South Cook Islands from 10 December to 05 January. He will operate SSB and RTTY, and possibily some QRS CW, on 160-6metres. QSL via EB7DX and LoTW. Logsearch and further information can be found at http://aitutaki2012.com/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1126 - 01DECEMBER.2012]
EI : EIRE [IRELAND] - SPECIAL EVENT - "THE GATHERING" - IOTA [EU-115]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
FG : GUADELOUPE - LES SAINTES - TERRE-de-HAUT - IOTA [NA-114]
Nicolas, FG4NO will move permanently to Terre-de-Haut, Les Saintes (NA-114), Guadeloupe on 01 January. QSL direct to FG4NO's qrz.com address (for requests from IARU Regions II and III) and F4AVX (for requests from IARU Region I); bureau cards via F4AVX for all Regions.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Nicolas, FG4NO will move permanently to Terre-de-Haut, Les Saintes (NA-114), Guadeloupe on 01 January. QSL direct to FG4NO's qrz.com address (for requests from IARU Regions II and III) and F4AVX (for requests from IARU Region I); bureau cards via F4AVX for all Regions.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
FO : CLIPPERTON ISLAND - IOTA [NA-011]
Cordell Expeditions has announced plans for a DXpedition to Clipperton Island (NA-011) in March 2013. A team of up to 24 operators will be QRV under a TX5 callsign TBA for 10 days starting around 01 March. They will be active on all bands and modes with up to 8 stations, and will use an advanced version of DXA, the satellite-linked system that displays near-real-time log data. For the time being the team includes KK6EK, DL1MGB, NP4IW, DL3DXX, DJ5IW, SP5XVY and DL8LAS, and more operators are being sought. Further information at www.cordell.org/CI/index.html
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
Cordell Expeditions has announced plans for a DXpedition to Clipperton Island (NA-011) in March 2013. A team of up to 24 operators will be QRV under a TX5 callsign TBA for 10 days starting around 01 March. They will be active on all bands and modes with up to 8 stations, and will use an advanced version of DXA, the satellite-linked system that displays near-real-time log data. For the time being the team includes KK6EK, DL1MGB, NP4IW, DL3DXX, DJ5IW, SP5XVY and DL8LAS, and more operators are being sought. Further information at www.cordell.org/CI/index.html
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
G : ENGLAND - SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS/CALLSIGNS - IOTA [various - see text]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
H40 : TEMOTU PROVINCE - NENDO ISLAND - IOTA [OC-100]
Sigi, DK9FN will be active again as H40FN (CW) from Nendo (OC-100), Temotu Province between 22 December and 07 January. His target frequencies will be 1825, 3505, 7005, 14005, 18075, 21005, 24905, 28005 and 52000kHz. All of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau; the QSL route for direct cards is via HA8DD. Further information and operating tips (they are worth a reading) at qrz.com under H40FN.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
Sigi, DK9FN will be active again as H40FN (CW) from Nendo (OC-100), Temotu Province between 22 December and 07 January. His target frequencies will be 1825, 3505, 7005, 14005, 18075, 21005, 24905, 28005 and 52000kHz. All of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau; the QSL route for direct cards is via HA8DD. Further information and operating tips (they are worth a reading) at qrz.com under H40FN.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
H4 : SOLOMON ISLANDS - GUADALCANAL plus NENDO ISLAND - IOTA [OC-047 and OC-100]
Sigi, DL7DF and other eight operators (Manfred DK1BT, Georg DK7LX, Wolf DL4WK, Reiner DL7KL, Juergen DL7UFN, Frank DL7UFR, Jan SP3CYY and Les SP3DOI) will be active as H44G from Guadalcanal (OC-047), Solomon Islands on 08-25 March 2013. Part of the group will also go and operate as H40T from Nendo Island (OC-100), Temotu Province on 12-23 March. They will have "several stations" active on 160-6metres CW and SSB, plus one station dedicated exclusively to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. QSL via DL7DF, direct or bureau. Further information and logsearch at www.dl7df.com/h4/index.php.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1123 - 10NOVEMBER.2012]
Sigi, DL7DF and other eight operators (Manfred DK1BT, Georg DK7LX, Wolf DL4WK, Reiner DL7KL, Juergen DL7UFN, Frank DL7UFR, Jan SP3CYY and Les SP3DOI) will be active as H44G from Guadalcanal (OC-047), Solomon Islands on 08-25 March 2013. Part of the group will also go and operate as H40T from Nendo Island (OC-100), Temotu Province on 12-23 March. They will have "several stations" active on 160-6metres CW and SSB, plus one station dedicated exclusively to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. QSL via DL7DF, direct or bureau. Further information and logsearch at www.dl7df.com/h4/index.php.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1123 - 10NOVEMBER.2012]
H4 : SOLOMON ISLANDS - GUADALCANAL - IOTA [OC-047]
Phil, G3SWH and Jim, G3RTE will be active as H44KW from Guadalcanal (OC-047), Solomon Islands 18-28 February 2013. They will operate CW only on 80-10metres; plans are to have two stations on the air for as many hours every day as is possible. QSL via G3SWH, direct or bureau (OQRS for both direct and bureau cards can be found Phil's website). More information and updates at www.g3swh.org.uk/h44kw.html
[TNX G3SWH]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
Phil, G3SWH and Jim, G3RTE will be active as H44KW from Guadalcanal (OC-047), Solomon Islands 18-28 February 2013. They will operate CW only on 80-10metres; plans are to have two stations on the air for as many hours every day as is possible. QSL via G3SWH, direct or bureau (OQRS for both direct and bureau cards can be found Phil's website). More information and updates at www.g3swh.org.uk/h44kw.html
[TNX G3SWH]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
HB9 : SUISSE [SWITZERLAND] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
HS : THAILAND - KOH SAMUI - IOTA [see text]
Eddy, ON4AFU will be active as HS0ZJF/8 from Koh Samui (AS-101) from 21 January to 18 February and as HS0ZJF/9 from Koh Butang (AS-126) from 20 February to 02 March. He will operate CW only on 40-10metres with 100watts and wire antennas. QSL via ON4AFU, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
Eddy, ON4AFU will be active as HS0ZJF/8 from Koh Samui (AS-101) from 21 January to 18 February and as HS0ZJF/9 from Koh Butang (AS-126) from 20 February to 02 March. He will operate CW only on 40-10metres with 100watts and wire antennas. QSL via ON4AFU, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
I : ITALIA [ITALY] SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
J8 : SAINT VINCENT - KINGSTOWN - IOTA [NA-109]
Al, W6HGF (www.qsl.net/w6hgf/) will be active as J8/W6HGF from Kingstown, Saint Vincent (NA-109) on 09-24 January. He plans to concetrate on RTTY. QSL via home call (direct and bureau) and LoTW. Logsearch and OQRS on Club Log.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
Al, W6HGF (www.qsl.net/w6hgf/) will be active as J8/W6HGF from Kingstown, Saint Vincent (NA-109) on 09-24 January. He plans to concetrate on RTTY. QSL via home call (direct and bureau) and LoTW. Logsearch and OQRS on Club Log.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
JA : NIPPON [JAPAN] - MIYAKO ISLAND - IOTA [AS-079]
Take, JI3DST reports he will be active as JS6RRR, JI3DST/JS6 and JA3YEC/JS6 from Miyako Island (AS-079) from 27 December to 07 January. He plans to operate SSB, CW, FM and maybe RTTY/PSK31 on 160-6metres. QSL via bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
Take, JI3DST reports he will be active as JS6RRR, JI3DST/JS6 and JA3YEC/JS6 from Miyako Island (AS-079) from 27 December to 07 January. He plans to operate SSB, CW, FM and maybe RTTY/PSK31 on 160-6metres. QSL via bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
JX : JAN MAYEN - IOTA [EU-022]
Svein, JX9JKA has extended his stay on Jan Mayen (EU-022) until 11 April 2013. He is active on all bands SSB and digital modes. QSL via LA9JKA, direct only: Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia 12, 6013 Alesund, Norway.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1124 - 17NOVEMBER.2012]
Svein, LA9JKA will be based on Jan Mayen (EU-022) starting on 29 March until around 20 March 2013. He plans to be active as JX9JKA. QSL direct only to Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia 12, 6013 Alesund, Norway.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1089 - 17MARCH,2012]
Svein, JX9JKA has extended his stay on Jan Mayen (EU-022) until 11 April 2013. He is active on all bands SSB and digital modes. QSL via LA9JKA, direct only: Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia 12, 6013 Alesund, Norway.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1124 - 17NOVEMBER.2012]
Svein, LA9JKA will be based on Jan Mayen (EU-022) starting on 29 March until around 20 March 2013. He plans to be active as JX9JKA. QSL direct only to Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia 12, 6013 Alesund, Norway.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1089 - 17MARCH,2012]
KG4: CUBA - GUANTANAMO BAY - IOTA [NA-015]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
KL : ALASKA - various IOTA [NA-004, NA-050, NA-172]
Rick, K6VVA reports he has postponed his July 2012 "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" [425DXN 1080] until July 2013. He planned to operate from IOTA groups NA-172, NA-050 and NA-004, but the expedition "has now been rescheduled for hopefully better propagation".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
Rick, K6VVA reports he has postponed his July 2012 "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" [425DXN 1080] until July 2013. He planned to operate from IOTA groups NA-172, NA-050 and NA-004, but the expedition "has now been rescheduled for hopefully better propagation".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
LU : ARGENTINA - ISLA GAMA - IOTA [SA-022]
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 6metres. QSL via LU7DSY, direct (SASE and 3 dollars or 2 IRCs) and bureau.
[TNX islandchaser.com]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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 6metres. QSL via LU7DSY, direct (SASE and 3 dollars or 2 IRCs) and bureau.
[TNX islandchaser.com]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
LU : ARGENTINA - ISLA ESCONDIDA - ** NEW IOTA [SA-096] **
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 02 and 06 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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
The LU6W team (Cezar VE3LYC, Johan PA3EXX, Alex LU5WW and Luc LU1FAM) will meet in Puerto Madryn on 31 December. They hope to be operating from Isla Escondida (SA-096) between 02 and 06 January. "This expedition includes some very difficult logistics", they say, and "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". QSL via VE3LYC. QSLling instructions and further information can be found at http://lu6w.yolasite.com/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
The website for the January 2013 IOTA expedition to Isla Escondida (SA-096, new one) [425DXN 1122] is now up and running at http://lu6w.yolasite.com/ .
Cezar VE3LYC, Johan PA3EXX, Alex LU5WW and another operator from Argentina will be active as LU6W (requested call), hopefully with two stations for up to four days. QSL via VE3LYC, direct and bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1123 - 10NOVEMBER.2012]
An IOTA expedition to Isla Escondida (SA-096, new one) is scheduled to take place in early January 2013 under the auspices of the Radioclub de Puerto Madryn. A team of four operators, including Cezar VE3LYC, Johan PA3EXX and two LU radioamateurs will attempt to maintain two stations on the air for up to four days. Further information is expected in due course.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1122 - 03NOVEMBER.2012]
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 02 and 06 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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
The LU6W team (Cezar VE3LYC, Johan PA3EXX, Alex LU5WW and Luc LU1FAM) will meet in Puerto Madryn on 31 December. They hope to be operating from Isla Escondida (SA-096) between 02 and 06 January. "This expedition includes some very difficult logistics", they say, and "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". QSL via VE3LYC. QSLling instructions and further information can be found at http://lu6w.yolasite.com/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
The website for the January 2013 IOTA expedition to Isla Escondida (SA-096, new one) [425DXN 1122] is now up and running at http://lu6w.yolasite.com/ .
Cezar VE3LYC, Johan PA3EXX, Alex LU5WW and another operator from Argentina will be active as LU6W (requested call), hopefully with two stations for up to four days. QSL via VE3LYC, direct and bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1123 - 10NOVEMBER.2012]
An IOTA expedition to Isla Escondida (SA-096, new one) is scheduled to take place in early January 2013 under the auspices of the Radioclub de Puerto Madryn. A team of four operators, including Cezar VE3LYC, Johan PA3EXX and two LU radioamateurs will attempt to maintain two stations on the air for up to four days. Further information is expected in due course.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1122 - 03NOVEMBER.2012]
OA : PERU - SPECIAL EVENT CALLSIGNS
The Radio Club Peruano (OA4O) has been granted permission to use special event callsigns 4T4RDP and 4T4DKR on 04-13 January, during the Peruvian leg of the 2013 Dakar rally-raid.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
The Radio Club Peruano (OA4O) has been granted permission to use special event callsigns 4T4RDP and 4T4DKR on 04-13 January, during the Peruvian leg of the 2013 Dakar rally-raid.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
OA : PERU
Martijn, PA3GFE will be active holiday style as OA4/PA3GFE from Peru from 20 December to 01 February 2013. He will operate mainly CW and digital modes on 40-10metres, hopefully also on 80metres if he gets "the antenna resonant". QSL via home call, direct or bureau, and LoTW.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Martijn, PA3GFE will be active holiday style as OA4/PA3GFE from Peru from 20 December to 01 February 2013. He will operate mainly CW and digital modes on 40-10metres, hopefully also on 80metres if he gets "the antenna resonant". QSL via home call, direct or bureau, and LoTW.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
OZ : DANMARK [DENMARK] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
P2 : PAPUA NEW GUINEA - IOTA [OC-034]
Tim, KD5SSF will spend a couple of years in Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea, and will be active as P29ZL. He will operate PSK31 and SSB in his evenings and during the weekends, using 100watts and inverted V antennas for 10, 15, 20, and 40metres.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1039 - 02APRIL.2011]
Tim, KD5SSF will spend a couple of years in Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea, and will be active as P29ZL. He will operate PSK31 and SSB in his evenings and during the weekends, using 100watts and inverted V antennas for 10, 15, 20, and 40metres.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1039 - 02APRIL.2011]
PY0F : FERNANDO de NORONHA - IOTA [SA-003]
Leo, PP1CZ will be active holiday style as PY0F/PP1CZ from Fernando de Noronha (SA-003) on 15-21 January. He plans to concentrate on 160 and 80metres CW, with RTTY, CW and some SSB on the other bands. QSL via PP1CZ.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
Leo, PP1CZ will be active holiday style as PY0F/PP1CZ from Fernando de Noronha (SA-003) on 15-21 January. He plans to concentrate on 160 and 80metres CW, with RTTY, CW and some SSB on the other bands. QSL via PP1CZ.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
S5 : SLOVENIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
S7 : SEYCHELLES - MAHE - IOTA [AF-024]
Werner, DC8QT will be active as S79QT from Mahe (AF-024), Seychelles from 19 December to 07 January. He will operate holiday style on 40-10metres SSB, RTTY and PSK31. QSL via DC8QT.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Werner, DC8QT will be active as S79QT from Mahe (AF-024), Seychelles from 19 December to 07 January. He will operate holiday style on 40-10metres SSB, RTTY and PSK31. QSL via DC8QT.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
ST : SUDAN
Mario, CT1FTR expects to be QRV soon from Sudan as ST2FT. He will operate SSB and PSK31 on the HF bands. QSL via CT2GBU, direct or bureau, and eQSL.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
Mario, CT1FTR expects to be QRV soon from Sudan as ST2FT. He will operate SSB and PSK31 on the HF bands. QSL via CT2GBU, direct or bureau, and eQSL.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
T33 : BANABA ISLAND - IOTA [OC-018]
An expedition to Banaba Island (OC-018) under the callsign T33A is being organized by W2IJ and N1EMC. Plans are to depart Tarawa (T30) on 25 March 2013 and return on 10 April, with about 12 days on Banaba. Activity will be on 160-10metres CW, SSB and RTTY with six stations and 14 operators. Current team members include AA4FL, DK1II, EA1IR, KD6XH, N1EMC, N6HC, N7CQQ, N9NS, W2IJ, W6KK and W8AEF; three more experienced DXpeditioners are being sought. If willing to join the group. email Banaba[@]T33A.com
[Info. 425 DX News # 1116 - 22SEPTEMBER.2012]
An expedition to Banaba Island (OC-018) under the callsign T33A is being organized by W2IJ and N1EMC. Plans are to depart Tarawa (T30) on 25 March 2013 and return on 10 April, with about 12 days on Banaba. Activity will be on 160-10metres CW, SSB and RTTY with six stations and 14 operators. Current team members include AA4FL, DK1II, EA1IR, KD6XH, N1EMC, N6HC, N7CQQ, N9NS, W2IJ, W6KK and W8AEF; three more experienced DXpeditioners are being sought. If willing to join the group. email Banaba[@]T33A.com
[Info. 425 DX News # 1116 - 22SEPTEMBER.2012]
T6 : AFGHANISTAN
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
T6 : AFGHANISTAN
Ilian, LZ1CNN has received his Afghan callsign and plans to be active as T6LG until next February. He’ll be on all bands, CW and SSB, using an FT-897D and Acom 1000 with multiband ground plane and Transmatch. For Top Band he will have an inverted Vee. QSL cards go via LZ1ZF and all QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of The World.
[Info. RSGB DX News - 28SEPTEMBER.2012 at 14:02]
Ilian, LZ1CNN (ex YI9LZ) will be active as T6LG from Afghanistan from September 2012 to February 2013. He plans to be QRV on all bands SSB and CW. QSL via LZ1ZF, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Instructions for direct QSLling on qrz.com under T6LG.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1111 - 18AUGUST.2012]
Ilian, LZ1CNN has received his Afghan callsign and plans to be active as T6LG until next February. He’ll be on all bands, CW and SSB, using an FT-897D and Acom 1000 with multiband ground plane and Transmatch. For Top Band he will have an inverted Vee. QSL cards go via LZ1ZF and all QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of The World.
[Info. RSGB DX News - 28SEPTEMBER.2012 at 14:02]
Ilian, LZ1CNN (ex YI9LZ) will be active as T6LG from Afghanistan from September 2012 to February 2013. He plans to be QRV on all bands SSB and CW. QSL via LZ1ZF, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Instructions for direct QSLling on qrz.com under T6LG.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1111 - 18AUGUST.2012]
T8 : PALAU - KOROR - IOTA [OC-009]
Ryosei, JH0IXE will be active as T8CW from Koror (OC-009), Palau from 24 December to 06 January. He will operate mainly RTTY, PSK31 and JT65A. QSL via JA0FOX, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
Ryosei, JH0IXE will be active as T8CW from Koror (OC-009), Palau from 24 December to 06 January. He will operate mainly RTTY, PSK31 and JT65A. QSL via JA0FOX, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
TG : GUATAMALA
Martin, DL5RMH will be active as TG9/KF9LSG from Guatemala until the CQ WW DX CW Contest, and as TG9IDX from the contest until 13 January 2013. He operates holiday style on CW and RTTY. QSLs via DL5RMH.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1124 - 17NOVEMBER.2012]
Martin, DL5RMH will be active as TG9/KF9LSG from Guatemala until the CQ WW DX CW Contest, and as TG9IDX from the contest until 13 January 2013. He operates holiday style on CW and RTTY. QSLs via DL5RMH.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1124 - 17NOVEMBER.2012]
TR : GABON
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
UA_ant : ANTARCTICA - VOSTOK STATION - IOTA [AN-016]
Alex, RD1AV is a member of the summer team at Vostok Station, Antarctica, and will be active again in his spare time as RI1ANC from 22 December to 07 February. QSL via RN1ON, direct or bureau.
[TNX RN1ON]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Alex, RD1AV is a member of the summer team at Vostok Station, Antarctica, and will be active again in his spare time as RI1ANC from 22 December to 07 February. QSL via RN1ON, direct or bureau.
[TNX RN1ON]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
V3 : BELIZE - ABERGRIS CAYE - IOTA [see text]
Markus, DJ4EL will be active as V31ME from Abergris Caye (NA-073) between 03 and 17 January, with a side trip to Long Caye (NA-123) on 05-12 January. He will operate SSB on 10, 12, 15, 17 and 20metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
Markus, DJ4EL will be active as V31ME from Abergris Caye (NA-073) between 03 and 17 January, with a side trip to Long Caye (NA-123) on 05-12 January. He will operate SSB on 10, 12, 15, 17 and 20metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
V5 : NAMIBIA
Look for DJ2BQ, DJ2HD, DK1CE and DL3DXX to be active from Namibia in December-January as follows:
22 Dec - 02 Jan V5/DL3DXX 160-10m SSB and CW
22 Dec - 02 Jan V5/DK1CE 160-10m CW
22 Dec - 12 Jan V5/DJ2HD 160-10m SSB and RTTY
04 Jan - 18 Jan V5/DJ2BQ 80-10m RTTY
QSL V5/DK1CE via DH3WO, others via home call.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
Look for DJ2BQ, DJ2HD, DK1CE and DL3DXX to be active from Namibia in December-January as follows:
22 Dec - 02 Jan V5/DL3DXX 160-10m SSB and CW
22 Dec - 02 Jan V5/DK1CE 160-10m CW
22 Dec - 12 Jan V5/DJ2HD 160-10m SSB and RTTY
04 Jan - 18 Jan V5/DJ2BQ 80-10m RTTY
QSL V5/DK1CE via DH3WO, others via home call.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
VK : AUSTRALIA - SPECIAL EVENT CALLSIGN - IOTA [OC-001]
Special event callsign VI6AHR30 will be active on most bands and modes during the month of January 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).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
Special event callsign VI6AHR30 will be active on most bands and modes during the month of January 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).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
W : UNITED STATES of AMERICA - GALVESTON ISLAND - IOTA [NA-143]
Once again Joe, K5KUA will be active as K5KUA/5 from Galveston Island (NA-143) on 18-21 January. He usually operates CW only on 40-10metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
Once again Joe, K5KUA will be active as K5KUA/5 from Galveston Island (NA-143) on 18-21 January. He usually operates CW only on 40-10metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
XT : BURKINA FASO
Silvano, I2YSB and the Italian DXpedition Team (www.i2ysb.com/idt) will be active from Burkina Faso on all bands and modes for two weeks in February-March 2013. Further information is expected in due course.
[TNX IK7JWY]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
Silvano, I2YSB and the Italian DXpedition Team (www.i2ysb.com/idt) will be active from Burkina Faso on all bands and modes for two weeks in February-March 2013. Further information is expected in due course.
[TNX IK7JWY]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
XV : VIETNAM - PHU QUOC ISLAND - IOTA [AS-128]
Sei, JA7LU (XV4LU) and Hiroo, JA2VWG (XV4DDD) will be active from Phu Quoc Island (AS-128) on 12-16 January. They will operate SSB and RTTY on 40, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10metres. QSL via home calls, direct only.
[TNX JA7LU]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
Sei, JA7LU (XV4LU) and Hiroo, JA2VWG (XV4DDD) will be active from Phu Quoc Island (AS-128) on 12-16 January. They will operate SSB and RTTY on 40, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10metres. QSL via home calls, direct only.
[TNX JA7LU]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
XV : VIETNAM - PHU QUOC ISLAND - IOTA [AS-128]
Heli, DD0VR (XV0VR) and Bigi, DE3BWR have extended their stay on Phu Quoc Island (AS-128) [425DXN 1127] until 05 January. QSL via DD0VR, direct or bureau.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
Heli, DD0VR and Bigi, DE3BWR will be active as XV0VR from Vietnam between 12 December and 04 January. They plan to visit several places, including the islands of Cat Ba (AS-132, 18-20 December) and Phu Quoc (AS-128, 30 December-02 January), and to operate CW and SSB on 20-10metres. QSL via DD0VR, direct or bureau.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Heli, DD0VR (XV0VR) and Bigi, DE3BWR have extended their stay on Phu Quoc Island (AS-128) [425DXN 1127] until 05 January. QSL via DD0VR, direct or bureau.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
Heli, DD0VR and Bigi, DE3BWR will be active as XV0VR from Vietnam between 12 December and 04 January. They plan to visit several places, including the islands of Cat Ba (AS-132, 18-20 December) and Phu Quoc (AS-128, 30 December-02 January), and to operate CW and SSB on 20-10metres. QSL via DD0VR, direct or bureau.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
YB : INDONESIA - RONDO ISLAND - IOTA [OC-245]
Adhi, YB3MM and others are organizing an IOTA operation to take place from Rondo Island (OC-245) on 09-17 March 2013. A special callsign (YE6A) has been applied for. They will welcome operators from abroad; if interested in joining the team, please contact Adhi (yb3mm[@]mdxc.org) for more information.
[TNX Mediterraneo DX Club]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
Adhi, YB3MM and others are organizing an IOTA operation to take place from Rondo Island (OC-245) on 09-17 March 2013. A special callsign (YE6A) has been applied for. They will welcome operators from abroad; if interested in joining the team, please contact Adhi (yb3mm[@]mdxc.org) for more information.
[TNX Mediterraneo DX Club]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
Z3 : MACEDONIA - ANNIVERSARY CALLSIGNS (various)
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
Z8 : REPUBLIC of SOUTH SUDAN
DX World reports that the first two amateur radio operators in the Republic of South Sudan to receive Z8 licenses are James Pratt K7QI (Z81A, QSL via K7GSE) and Diya Al Sadi YI1DZ (Z81D, QSL via OM3JW). Both of them live and work in Juba. Jim will be back home on 25 September, he will return to Juba around late October or early November. "Once I am set up and operating", he says, "I plan on being highly active, and will be on just about everyday". For the time being, he can use Diya's station.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1115 - 15SEPTEMBER.2012]
DX World reports that the first two amateur radio operators in the Republic of South Sudan to receive Z8 licenses are James Pratt K7QI (Z81A, QSL via K7GSE) and Diya Al Sadi YI1DZ (Z81D, QSL via OM3JW). Both of them live and work in Juba. Jim will be back home on 25 September, he will return to Juba around late October or early November. "Once I am set up and operating", he says, "I plan on being highly active, and will be on just about everyday". For the time being, he can use Diya's station.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1115 - 15SEPTEMBER.2012]
Z8 : SOUTH SUDAN - JUBA - ** NEW PREFIX **
Jim, K7QI is the first operator to be issued with a South Sudan callsign, DX World reports. Hopefully "within the next few weeks" he will be active as Z8AAA from Juba. QSL via K7GSE.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1114 - 08SEPTEMBER.2012]
Jim, K7QI is the first operator to be issued with a South Sudan callsign, DX World reports. Hopefully "within the next few weeks" he will be active as Z8AAA from Juba. QSL via K7GSE.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1114 - 08SEPTEMBER.2012]
ZF : CAYMAN ISLANDS - IOTA [NA-016]
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 10metres during his mornings and early afternoons. He will also take part in the North American QSO Party (SSB) on 20 and 40metres. QSL via K8PGJ and LoTW.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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 10metres during his mornings and early afternoons. He will also take part in the North American QSO Party (SSB) on 20 and 40metres. QSL via K8PGJ and LoTW.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
ZD9 : GOUGH ISLAND - IOTA [AF-030]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
ZS8 : MARION ISLAND - IOTA [AF-021]
Rory Meyer, ZS6RGV is the new radio technician at Marion Island base, the Daily DX reports. He is expected to be very busy for a few weeks, and "in the meantime ZS1HF (ex ZS8M) will be supporting Rory with obtaining a ZS8 callsign".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1095 - 28APRIL.2012]
Rory Meyer, ZS6RGV is the new radio technician at Marion Island base, the Daily DX reports. He is expected to be very busy for a few weeks, and "in the meantime ZS1HF (ex ZS8M) will be supporting Rory with obtaining a ZS8 callsign".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1095 - 28APRIL.2012]
FEBRUARY 2013
3V : TUNISIA - DJERBA ISLAND - IOTA [AF-083]
Alfredo, IK7JWX reports he is organizing another expedition to take place from Djerba Island (AF-083) from 27 April to 04 May 2013. Plans are to operate as TS8IT (requested call) on the HF bands and 6metres SSB, PSK31, RTTY and CW. The current operators list includes I8LWL, IK2DUW, IK2PGM, IK6CAC, IK7JWX, IK8GQY, IS0AGY, IT9SSI, IV3FSG and IW2NLC. If you want to join the team please contact Alfredo (ik7jwx2003[@]yahoo.it).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
Alfredo, IK7JWX reports he is organizing another expedition to take place from Djerba Island (AF-083) from 27 April to 04 May 2013. Plans are to operate as TS8IT (requested call) on the HF bands and 6metres SSB, PSK31, RTTY and CW. The current operators list includes I8LWL, IK2DUW, IK2PGM, IK6CAC, IK7JWX, IK8GQY, IS0AGY, IT9SSI, IV3FSG and IW2NLC. If you want to join the team please contact Alfredo (ik7jwx2003[@]yahoo.it).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
4S : SRI LANKA - IOTA [AS-003]
Peter, DC0KK will again be active again as 4S7KKG from Sri Lanka (AS-003) from 09 November to 09 March 2013. He operates mainly CW and digital modes. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1121 - 27OCTOBER.2012]
Peter, DC0KK will again be active again as 4S7KKG from Sri Lanka (AS-003) from 09 November to 09 March 2013. He operates mainly CW and digital modes. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1121 - 27OCTOBER.2012]
5W0W : SAMOA - APIA - IOTA [OC-097]
Neither 5W0RK nor 5W0KR (as he had announced), but 5W0W is the actual callsign eventually issued to Ralph, H44RK [425DXN 1126]. He will be QRV from Apia, Samoa (OC-097) until 03 March, with activity on 20-10metres SSB and digital modes. QSL via NR6M.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Ralph, H44RK will be active as 5W0KR from Apia, Samoa (OC-097) from 08 December to 01 March. He will operate SSB and digital modes on 20-10metres. QSL via NR6M.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1126 - 01DECEMBER.2012]
Neither 5W0RK nor 5W0KR (as he had announced), but 5W0W is the actual callsign eventually issued to Ralph, H44RK [425DXN 1126]. He will be QRV from Apia, Samoa (OC-097) until 03 March, with activity on 20-10metres SSB and digital modes. QSL via NR6M.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Ralph, H44RK will be active as 5W0KR from Apia, Samoa (OC-097) from 08 December to 01 March. He will operate SSB and digital modes on 20-10metres. QSL via NR6M.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1126 - 01DECEMBER.2012]
5W : SAMOA - SAVAII - IOTA [OC-097]
A large team of German operators (namely DF1AL, DJ9HX, DJ9RR, DK1AX, DK1MA, DK3CG, DK7AN, DL2HWA, DL2RNS, DL3KMS, DL4SVA, DL7VEE, DL9GFB, DL9MS and DM2AYO) will be active as 5W0M from Savaii, Samoa (OC-097) on 04-18 April 2013. They will have four stations QRV on 80-6metres CW, SSB and RTTY plus 2m EME. QSL via DL4SVA, direct or bureau; QSL for EME QSOs via DL9MS. Logsearch, OQRS for direct/bureau cards and further information can be found at http://5w0m.hkmann.de/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
A large team of German operators (namely DF1AL, DJ9HX, DJ9RR, DK1AX, DK1MA, DK3CG, DK7AN, DL2HWA, DL2RNS, DL3KMS, DL4SVA, DL7VEE, DL9GFB, DL9MS and DM2AYO) will be active as 5W0M from Savaii, Samoa (OC-097) on 04-18 April 2013. They will have four stations QRV on 80-6metres CW, SSB and RTTY plus 2m EME. QSL via DL4SVA, direct or bureau; QSL for EME QSOs via DL9MS. Logsearch, OQRS for direct/bureau cards and further information can be found at http://5w0m.hkmann.de/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
5X : UGANDA
5X8C is the callsign issued to the 06-18 February Radio Club de Provins' expedition to Uganda [425DXN 1117]. A large multi-national team will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK on 160-6metres with six stations. QSL via F1NGP, direct or bureau (OQRS provided by Club Log), and LoTW. Updates and further information on www.5x2013.com.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1123 - 10NOVEMBER.2012]
A large multi-national team from the Radio Club de Provins (F6KOP) will be active from Uganda on 06-18 February 2013. They will have six stations active on 160-6metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via F1NGP, direct or bureau (OQRS provided by Club Log), and LoTW. Updates and further information on http://www.5x2013.com/
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
5X8C is the callsign issued to the 06-18 February Radio Club de Provins' expedition to Uganda [425DXN 1117]. A large multi-national team will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK on 160-6metres with six stations. QSL via F1NGP, direct or bureau (OQRS provided by Club Log), and LoTW. Updates and further information on www.5x2013.com.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1123 - 10NOVEMBER.2012]
A large multi-national team from the Radio Club de Provins (F6KOP) will be active from Uganda on 06-18 February 2013. They will have six stations active on 160-6metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via F1NGP, direct or bureau (OQRS provided by Club Log), and LoTW. Updates and further information on http://www.5x2013.com/
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
7P : LESOTHO
After being QRV for 20 months as 9J2RI, Chris, ZS6RI will operate as 7P8RI from Lesotho starting around 17 December. He will be active in his spare time on a 2-week-on/2-week off work schedule. See qrz.com for QSL details.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
After being QRV for 20 months as 9J2RI, Chris, ZS6RI will operate as 7P8RI from Lesotho starting around 17 December. He will be active in his spare time on a 2-week-on/2-week off work schedule. See qrz.com for QSL details.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
9U : BURUNDI
An international team from Belgium, the Netherlands and Scotland will be active from Burundi (requested call 9U4U) during the second half of February 2013. They plan to have ten operators and four stations. Further information will follow in due course. A website is under construction.
[TNX ON4ATW]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1119 - 13OCTOBER.2012]
An international team from Belgium, the Netherlands and Scotland will be active from Burundi (requested call 9U4U) during the second half of February 2013. They plan to have ten operators and four stations. Further information will follow in due course. A website is under construction.
[TNX ON4ATW]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1119 - 13OCTOBER.2012]
9V : SINGAPORE - IOTA [OC-019]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
A5 : BHUTAN
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
DL_ant : GERMAN ANTARCTICA - NEUMAYER STATION III - IOTA [AN-016]
Felix, DL5XL (DP1POL) left Antarctica on 27 February, but Neumayer Station III will continue to be on the air.
Lars, DL1LLL is the radio operator of the 32nd wintering team, and he will be active as DP0GVN until February 2013. His preferred mode is PSK31. QSL DP1POL via DL1ZBO and LoTW, QSL DP0GVN via DL5EBE.
[TNX VA3RJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1087 - 03MARCH.2012]
Felix, DL5XL (DP1POL) left Antarctica on 27 February, but Neumayer Station III will continue to be on the air.
Lars, DL1LLL is the radio operator of the 32nd wintering team, and he will be active as DP0GVN until February 2013. His preferred mode is PSK31. QSL DP1POL via DL1ZBO and LoTW, QSL DP0GVN via DL5EBE.
[TNX VA3RJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1087 - 03MARCH.2012]
DU : PHILLIPPINES - near TAGAYTAY - CAVITE
Al, W7XA has permanently moved to the Philippines. He operates mostly CW on 40-10metres as DU1/W7XA from near Tagaytay, Cavite, 40km south of Manila. Currently he is using and inverted vee and 100watts, but "in February will be QRO and will erect a hexbeam", he says. His QSL route will be posted on qrz.com.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
Al, W7XA has permanently moved to the Philippines. He operates mostly CW on 40-10metres as DU1/W7XA from near Tagaytay, Cavite, 40km south of Manila. Currently he is using and inverted vee and 100watts, but "in February will be QRO and will erect a hexbeam", he says. His QSL route will be posted on qrz.com.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
FG : GUADELOUPE - LES SAINTES - TERRE-de-HAUT - IOTA [NA-114]
Nicolas, FG4NO will move permanently to Terre-de-Haut, Les Saintes (NA-114), Guadeloupe on 01 January. QSL direct to FG4NO's qrz.com address (for requests from IARU Regions II and III) and F4AVX (for requests from IARU Region I); bureau cards via F4AVX for all Regions.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Nicolas, FG4NO will move permanently to Terre-de-Haut, Les Saintes (NA-114), Guadeloupe on 01 January. QSL direct to FG4NO's qrz.com address (for requests from IARU Regions II and III) and F4AVX (for requests from IARU Region I); bureau cards via F4AVX for all Regions.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
FO : CLIPPERTON ISLAND - IOTA [NA-011]
Cordell Expeditions has announced plans for a DXpedition to Clipperton Island (NA-011) in March 2013. A team of up to 24 operators will be QRV under a TX5 callsign TBA for 10 days starting around 01 March. They will be active on all bands and modes with up to 8 stations, and will use an advanced version of DXA, the satellite-linked system that displays near-real-time log data. For the time being the team includes KK6EK, DL1MGB, NP4IW, DL3DXX, DJ5IW, SP5XVY and DL8LAS, and more operators are being sought. Further information at www.cordell.org/CI/index.html
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
Cordell Expeditions has announced plans for a DXpedition to Clipperton Island (NA-011) in March 2013. A team of up to 24 operators will be QRV under a TX5 callsign TBA for 10 days starting around 01 March. They will be active on all bands and modes with up to 8 stations, and will use an advanced version of DXA, the satellite-linked system that displays near-real-time log data. For the time being the team includes KK6EK, DL1MGB, NP4IW, DL3DXX, DJ5IW, SP5XVY and DL8LAS, and more operators are being sought. Further information at www.cordell.org/CI/index.html
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
EI : EIRE [IRELAND] - SPECIAL EVENT - "THE GATHERING" - IOTA [EU-115]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
G : ENGLAND - SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS/CALLSIGNS - IOTA [various - see text]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
H4 : SOLOMON ISLANDS - GUADALCANAL plus NENDO ISLAND - IOTA [OC-047 and OC-100]
Sigi, DL7DF and other eight operators (Manfred DK1BT, Georg DK7LX, Wolf DL4WK, Reiner DL7KL, Juergen DL7UFN, Frank DL7UFR, Jan SP3CYY and Les SP3DOI) will be active as H44G from Guadalcanal (OC-047), Solomon Islands on 08-25 March 2013. Part of the group will also go and operate as H40T from Nendo Island (OC-100), Temotu Province on 12-23 March. They will have "several stations" active on 160-6metres CW and SSB, plus one station dedicated exclusively to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. QSL via DL7DF, direct or bureau. Further information and logsearch at www.dl7df.com/h4/index.php.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1123 - 10NOVEMBER.2012]
Sigi, DL7DF and other eight operators (Manfred DK1BT, Georg DK7LX, Wolf DL4WK, Reiner DL7KL, Juergen DL7UFN, Frank DL7UFR, Jan SP3CYY and Les SP3DOI) will be active as H44G from Guadalcanal (OC-047), Solomon Islands on 08-25 March 2013. Part of the group will also go and operate as H40T from Nendo Island (OC-100), Temotu Province on 12-23 March. They will have "several stations" active on 160-6metres CW and SSB, plus one station dedicated exclusively to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. QSL via DL7DF, direct or bureau. Further information and logsearch at www.dl7df.com/h4/index.php.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1123 - 10NOVEMBER.2012]
HB9 : SUISSE [SWITZERLAND] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
H4 : SOLOMON ISLANDS - GUADALCANAL - IOTA [OC-047]
Phil, G3SWH and Jim, G3RTE will be active as H44KW from Guadalcanal (OC-047), Solomon Islands 18-28 February 2013. They will operate CW only on 80-10metres; plans are to have two stations on the air for as many hours every day as is possible. QSL via G3SWH, direct or bureau (OQRS for both direct and bureau cards can be found Phil's website). More information and updates at www.g3swh.org.uk/h44kw.html
[TNX G3SWH]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
Phil, G3SWH and Jim, G3RTE will be active as H44KW from Guadalcanal (OC-047), Solomon Islands 18-28 February 2013. They will operate CW only on 80-10metres; plans are to have two stations on the air for as many hours every day as is possible. QSL via G3SWH, direct or bureau (OQRS for both direct and bureau cards can be found Phil's website). More information and updates at www.g3swh.org.uk/h44kw.html
[TNX G3SWH]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
HS : THAILAND - KOH SAMUI - IOTA [see text]
Eddy, ON4AFU will be active as HS0ZJF/8 from Koh Samui (AS-101) from 21 January to 18 February and as HS0ZJF/9 from Koh Butang (AS-126) from 20 February to 02 March. He will operate CW only on 40-10metres with 100watts and wire antennas. QSL via ON4AFU, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
Eddy, ON4AFU will be active as HS0ZJF/8 from Koh Samui (AS-101) from 21 January to 18 February and as HS0ZJF/9 from Koh Butang (AS-126) from 20 February to 02 March. He will operate CW only on 40-10metres with 100watts and wire antennas. QSL via ON4AFU, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1129 - 22DECEMBER.2012]
I : ITALIA [ITALY] SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
JX : JAN MAYEN - IOTA [EU-022]
Svein, JX9JKA has extended his stay on Jan Mayen (EU-022) until 11 April 2013. He is active on all bands SSB and digital modes. QSL via LA9JKA, direct only: Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia 12, 6013 Alesund, Norway.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1124 - 17NOVEMBER.2012]
Svein, LA9JKA will be based on Jan Mayen (EU-022) starting on 29 March until around 20 March 2013. He plans to be active as JX9JKA. QSL direct only to Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia 12, 6013 Alesund, Norway.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1089 - 17MARCH,2012]
Svein, JX9JKA has extended his stay on Jan Mayen (EU-022) until 11 April 2013. He is active on all bands SSB and digital modes. QSL via LA9JKA, direct only: Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia 12, 6013 Alesund, Norway.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1124 - 17NOVEMBER.2012]
Svein, LA9JKA will be based on Jan Mayen (EU-022) starting on 29 March until around 20 March 2013. He plans to be active as JX9JKA. QSL direct only to Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia 12, 6013 Alesund, Norway.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1089 - 17MARCH,2012]
KG4: CUBA - GUANTANAMO BAY - IOTA [NA-015]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
KL : ALASKA - various IOTA [NA-004, NA-050, NA-172]
Rick, K6VVA reports he has postponed his July 2012 "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" [425DXN 1080] until July 2013. He planned to operate from IOTA groups NA-172, NA-050 and NA-004, but the expedition "has now been rescheduled for hopefully better propagation".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
Rick, K6VVA reports he has postponed his July 2012 "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" [425DXN 1080] until July 2013. He planned to operate from IOTA groups NA-172, NA-050 and NA-004, but the expedition "has now been rescheduled for hopefully better propagation".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
OA : PERU
Martijn, PA3GFE will be active holiday style as OA4/PA3GFE from Peru from 20 December to 01 February 2013. He will operate mainly CW and digital modes on 40-10metres, hopefully also on 80metres if he gets "the antenna resonant". QSL via home call, direct or bureau, and LoTW.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Martijn, PA3GFE will be active holiday style as OA4/PA3GFE from Peru from 20 December to 01 February 2013. He will operate mainly CW and digital modes on 40-10metres, hopefully also on 80metres if he gets "the antenna resonant". QSL via home call, direct or bureau, and LoTW.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
OZ : DANMARK [DENMARK] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
P2 : PAPUA NEW GUINEA - IOTA [OC-034]
Tim, KD5SSF will spend a couple of years in Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea, and will be active as P29ZL. He will operate PSK31 and SSB in his evenings and during the weekends, using 100watts and inverted V antennas for 10, 15, 20, and 40metres.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1039 - 02APRIL.2011]
Tim, KD5SSF will spend a couple of years in Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea, and will be active as P29ZL. He will operate PSK31 and SSB in his evenings and during the weekends, using 100watts and inverted V antennas for 10, 15, 20, and 40metres.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1039 - 02APRIL.2011]
S5 : SLOVENIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
T33 : BANABA ISLAND - IOTA [OC-018]
An expedition to Banaba Island (OC-018) under the callsign T33A is being organized by W2IJ and N1EMC. Plans are to depart Tarawa (T30) on 25 March 2013 and return on 10 April, with about 12 days on Banaba. Activity will be on 160-10metres CW, SSB and RTTY with six stations and 14 operators. Current team members include AA4FL, DK1II, EA1IR, KD6XH, N1EMC, N6HC, N7CQQ, N9NS, W2IJ, W6KK and W8AEF; three more experienced DXpeditioners are being sought. If willing to join the group. email Banaba[@]T33A.com
[Info. 425 DX News # 1116 - 22SEPTEMBER.2012]
An expedition to Banaba Island (OC-018) under the callsign T33A is being organized by W2IJ and N1EMC. Plans are to depart Tarawa (T30) on 25 March 2013 and return on 10 April, with about 12 days on Banaba. Activity will be on 160-10metres CW, SSB and RTTY with six stations and 14 operators. Current team members include AA4FL, DK1II, EA1IR, KD6XH, N1EMC, N6HC, N7CQQ, N9NS, W2IJ, W6KK and W8AEF; three more experienced DXpeditioners are being sought. If willing to join the group. email Banaba[@]T33A.com
[Info. 425 DX News # 1116 - 22SEPTEMBER.2012]
T6 : AFGHANISTAN
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
T6 : AFGHANISTAN
Ilian, LZ1CNN has received his Afghan callsign and plans to be active as T6LG until next February. He’ll be on all bands, CW and SSB, using an FT-897D and Acom 1000 with multiband ground plane and Transmatch. For Top Band he will have an inverted Vee. QSL cards go via LZ1ZF and all QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of The World.
[Info. RSGB DX News - 28SEPTEMBER.2012 at 14:02]
Ilian, LZ1CNN (ex YI9LZ) will be active as T6LG from Afghanistan from September 2012 to February 2013. He plans to be QRV on all bands SSB and CW. QSL via LZ1ZF, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Instructions for direct QSLling on qrz.com under T6LG.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1111 - 18AUGUST.2012]
Ilian, LZ1CNN has received his Afghan callsign and plans to be active as T6LG until next February. He’ll be on all bands, CW and SSB, using an FT-897D and Acom 1000 with multiband ground plane and Transmatch. For Top Band he will have an inverted Vee. QSL cards go via LZ1ZF and all QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of The World.
[Info. RSGB DX News - 28SEPTEMBER.2012 at 14:02]
Ilian, LZ1CNN (ex YI9LZ) will be active as T6LG from Afghanistan from September 2012 to February 2013. He plans to be QRV on all bands SSB and CW. QSL via LZ1ZF, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Instructions for direct QSLling on qrz.com under T6LG.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1111 - 18AUGUST.2012]
TR : GABON
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
UA_ant : ANTARCTICA - VOSTOK STATION - IOTA [AN-016]
Alex, RD1AV is a member of the summer team at Vostok Station, Antarctica, and will be active again in his spare time as RI1ANC from 22 December to 07 February. QSL via RN1ON, direct or bureau.
[TNX RN1ON]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Alex, RD1AV is a member of the summer team at Vostok Station, Antarctica, and will be active again in his spare time as RI1ANC from 22 December to 07 February. QSL via RN1ON, direct or bureau.
[TNX RN1ON]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
XT : BURKINA FASO
Silvano, I2YSB and the Italian DXpedition Team (www.i2ysb.com/idt) will be active from Burkina Faso on all bands and modes for two weeks in February-March 2013. Further information is expected in due course.
[TNX IK7JWY]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
Silvano, I2YSB and the Italian DXpedition Team (www.i2ysb.com/idt) will be active from Burkina Faso on all bands and modes for two weeks in February-March 2013. Further information is expected in due course.
[TNX IK7JWY]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
Z8 : REPUBLIC of SOUTH SUDAN
DX World reports that the first two amateur radio operators in the Republic of South Sudan to receive Z8 licenses are James Pratt K7QI (Z81A, QSL via K7GSE) and Diya Al Sadi YI1DZ (Z81D, QSL via OM3JW). Both of them live and work in Juba. Jim will be back home on 25 September, he will return to Juba around late October or early November. "Once I am set up and operating", he says, "I plan on being highly active, and will be on just about everyday". For the time being, he can use Diya's station.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1115 - 15SEPTEMBER.2012]
DX World reports that the first two amateur radio operators in the Republic of South Sudan to receive Z8 licenses are James Pratt K7QI (Z81A, QSL via K7GSE) and Diya Al Sadi YI1DZ (Z81D, QSL via OM3JW). Both of them live and work in Juba. Jim will be back home on 25 September, he will return to Juba around late October or early November. "Once I am set up and operating", he says, "I plan on being highly active, and will be on just about everyday". For the time being, he can use Diya's station.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1115 - 15SEPTEMBER.2012]
Z8 : SOUTH SUDAN - JUBA - ** NEW PREFIX **
Jim, K7QI is the first operator to be issued with a South Sudan callsign, DX World reports. Hopefully "within the next few weeks" he will be active as Z8AAA from Juba. QSL via K7GSE.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1114 - 08SEPTEMBER.2012]
Jim, K7QI is the first operator to be issued with a South Sudan callsign, DX World reports. Hopefully "within the next few weeks" he will be active as Z8AAA from Juba. QSL via K7GSE.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1114 - 08SEPTEMBER.2012]
ZD9 : GOUGH ISLAND - IOTA [AF-030]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
YB : INDONESIA - RONDO ISLAND - IOTA [OC-245]
Adhi, YB3MM and others are organizing an IOTA operation to take place from Rondo Island (OC-245) on 09-17 March 2013. A special callsign (YE6A) has been applied for. They will welcome operators from abroad; if interested in joining the team, please contact Adhi (yb3mm[@]mdxc.org) for more information.
[TNX Mediterraneo DX Club]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
Adhi, YB3MM and others are organizing an IOTA operation to take place from Rondo Island (OC-245) on 09-17 March 2013. A special callsign (YE6A) has been applied for. They will welcome operators from abroad; if interested in joining the team, please contact Adhi (yb3mm[@]mdxc.org) for more information.
[TNX Mediterraneo DX Club]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
Z3 : MACEDONIA - ANNIVERSARY CALLSIGNS (various)
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
ZS8 : MARION ISLAND - IOTA [AF-021]
Rory Meyer, ZS6RGV is the new radio technician at Marion Island base, the Daily DX reports. He is expected to be very busy for a few weeks, and "in the meantime ZS1HF (ex ZS8M) will be supporting Rory with obtaining a ZS8 callsign".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1095 - 28APRIL.2012]
Rory Meyer, ZS6RGV is the new radio technician at Marion Island base, the Daily DX reports. He is expected to be very busy for a few weeks, and "in the meantime ZS1HF (ex ZS8M) will be supporting Rory with obtaining a ZS8 callsign".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1095 - 28APRIL.2012]
MARCH 2013
3V : TUNISIA - DJERBA ISLAND - IOTA [AF-083]
Alfredo, IK7JWX reports he is organizing another expedition to take place from Djerba Island (AF-083) from 27 April to 04 May 2013. Plans are to operate as TS8IT (requested call) on the HF bands and 6metres SSB, PSK31, RTTY and CW. The current operators list includes I8LWL, IK2DUW, IK2PGM, IK6CAC, IK7JWX, IK8GQY, IS0AGY, IT9SSI, IV3FSG and IW2NLC. If you want to join the team please contact Alfredo (ik7jwx2003[@]yahoo.it).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
Alfredo, IK7JWX reports he is organizing another expedition to take place from Djerba Island (AF-083) from 27 April to 04 May 2013. Plans are to operate as TS8IT (requested call) on the HF bands and 6metres SSB, PSK31, RTTY and CW. The current operators list includes I8LWL, IK2DUW, IK2PGM, IK6CAC, IK7JWX, IK8GQY, IS0AGY, IT9SSI, IV3FSG and IW2NLC. If you want to join the team please contact Alfredo (ik7jwx2003[@]yahoo.it).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
4S : SRI LANKA - IOTA [AS-003]
Peter, DC0KK will again be active again as 4S7KKG from Sri Lanka (AS-003) from 09 November to 09 March 2013. He operates mainly CW and digital modes. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1121 - 27OCTOBER.2012]
Peter, DC0KK will again be active again as 4S7KKG from Sri Lanka (AS-003) from 09 November to 09 March 2013. He operates mainly CW and digital modes. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1121 - 27OCTOBER.2012]
5W0W : SAMOA - APIA - IOTA [OC-097]
Neither 5W0RK nor 5W0KR (as he had announced), but 5W0W is the actual callsign eventually issued to Ralph, H44RK [425DXN 1126]. He will be QRV from Apia, Samoa (OC-097) until 03 March, with activity on 20-10metres SSB and digital modes. QSL via NR6M.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Ralph, H44RK will be active as 5W0KR from Apia, Samoa (OC-097) from 08 December to 01 March. He will operate SSB and digital modes on 20-10metres. QSL via NR6M.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1126 - 01DECEMBER.2012]
Neither 5W0RK nor 5W0KR (as he had announced), but 5W0W is the actual callsign eventually issued to Ralph, H44RK [425DXN 1126]. He will be QRV from Apia, Samoa (OC-097) until 03 March, with activity on 20-10metres SSB and digital modes. QSL via NR6M.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Ralph, H44RK will be active as 5W0KR from Apia, Samoa (OC-097) from 08 December to 01 March. He will operate SSB and digital modes on 20-10metres. QSL via NR6M.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1126 - 01DECEMBER.2012]
5W : SAMOA - SAVAII - IOTA [OC-097]
A large team of German operators (namely DF1AL, DJ9HX, DJ9RR, DK1AX, DK1MA, DK3CG, DK7AN, DL2HWA, DL2RNS, DL3KMS, DL4SVA, DL7VEE, DL9GFB, DL9MS and DM2AYO) will be active as 5W0M from Savaii, Samoa (OC-097) on 04-18 April 2013. They will have four stations QRV on 80-6metres CW, SSB and RTTY plus 2m EME. QSL via DL4SVA, direct or bureau; QSL for EME QSOs via DL9MS. Logsearch, OQRS for direct/bureau cards and further information can be found at http://5w0m.hkmann.de/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
A large team of German operators (namely DF1AL, DJ9HX, DJ9RR, DK1AX, DK1MA, DK3CG, DK7AN, DL2HWA, DL2RNS, DL3KMS, DL4SVA, DL7VEE, DL9GFB, DL9MS and DM2AYO) will be active as 5W0M from Savaii, Samoa (OC-097) on 04-18 April 2013. They will have four stations QRV on 80-6metres CW, SSB and RTTY plus 2m EME. QSL via DL4SVA, direct or bureau; QSL for EME QSOs via DL9MS. Logsearch, OQRS for direct/bureau cards and further information can be found at http://5w0m.hkmann.de/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
9V : SINGAPORE - IOTA [OC-019]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
A5 : BHUTAN
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
FG : GUADELOUPE - LES SAINTES - TERRE-de-HAUT - IOTA [NA-114]
Nicolas, FG4NO will move permanently to Terre-de-Haut, Les Saintes (NA-114), Guadeloupe on 01 January. QSL direct to FG4NO's qrz.com address (for requests from IARU Regions II and III) and F4AVX (for requests from IARU Region I); bureau cards via F4AVX for all Regions.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
Nicolas, FG4NO will move permanently to Terre-de-Haut, Les Saintes (NA-114), Guadeloupe on 01 January. QSL direct to FG4NO's qrz.com address (for requests from IARU Regions II and III) and F4AVX (for requests from IARU Region I); bureau cards via F4AVX for all Regions.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1127 - 08DECEMBER.2012]
FO : CLIPPERTON ISLAND - IOTA [NA-011]
Cordell Expeditions has announced plans for a DXpedition to Clipperton Island (NA-011) in March 2013. A team of up to 24 operators will be QRV under a TX5 callsign TBA for 10 days starting around 01 March. They will be active on all bands and modes with up to 8 stations, and will use an advanced version of DXA, the satellite-linked system that displays near-real-time log data. For the time being the team includes KK6EK, DL1MGB, NP4IW, DL3DXX, DJ5IW, SP5XVY and DL8LAS, and more operators are being sought. Further information at www.cordell.org/CI/index.html
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
Cordell Expeditions has announced plans for a DXpedition to Clipperton Island (NA-011) in March 2013. A team of up to 24 operators will be QRV under a TX5 callsign TBA for 10 days starting around 01 March. They will be active on all bands and modes with up to 8 stations, and will use an advanced version of DXA, the satellite-linked system that displays near-real-time log data. For the time being the team includes KK6EK, DL1MGB, NP4IW, DL3DXX, DJ5IW, SP5XVY and DL8LAS, and more operators are being sought. Further information at www.cordell.org/CI/index.html
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
EI : EIRE [IRELAND] - SPECIAL EVENT - "THE GATHERING" - IOTA [EU-115]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
G : ENGLAND - SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS/CALLSIGNS - IOTA [various - see text]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
H4 : SOLOMON ISLANDS - GUADALCANAL plus NENDO ISLAND - IOTA [OC-047 and OC-100]
Sigi, DL7DF and other eight operators (Manfred DK1BT, Georg DK7LX, Wolf DL4WK, Reiner DL7KL, Juergen DL7UFN, Frank DL7UFR, Jan SP3CYY and Les SP3DOI) will be active as H44G from Guadalcanal (OC-047), Solomon Islands on 08-25 March 2013. Part of the group will also go and operate as H40T from Nendo Island (OC-100), Temotu Province on 12-23 March. They will have "several stations" active on 160-6metres CW and SSB, plus one station dedicated exclusively to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. QSL via DL7DF, direct or bureau. Further information and logsearch at www.dl7df.com/h4/index.php.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1123 - 10NOVEMBER.2012]
Sigi, DL7DF and other eight operators (Manfred DK1BT, Georg DK7LX, Wolf DL4WK, Reiner DL7KL, Juergen DL7UFN, Frank DL7UFR, Jan SP3CYY and Les SP3DOI) will be active as H44G from Guadalcanal (OC-047), Solomon Islands on 08-25 March 2013. Part of the group will also go and operate as H40T from Nendo Island (OC-100), Temotu Province on 12-23 March. They will have "several stations" active on 160-6metres CW and SSB, plus one station dedicated exclusively to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. QSL via DL7DF, direct or bureau. Further information and logsearch at www.dl7df.com/h4/index.php.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1123 - 10NOVEMBER.2012]
HB9 : SUISSE [SWITZERLAND] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
JX : JAN MAYEN - IOTA [EU-022]
Svein, JX9JKA has extended his stay on Jan Mayen (EU-022) until 11 April 2013. He is active on all bands SSB and digital modes. QSL via LA9JKA, direct only: Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia 12, 6013 Alesund, Norway.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1124 - 17NOVEMBER.2012]
Svein, LA9JKA will be based on Jan Mayen (EU-022) starting on 29 March until around 20 March 2013. He plans to be active as JX9JKA. QSL direct only to Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia 12, 6013 Alesund, Norway.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1089 - 17MARCH,2012]
Svein, JX9JKA has extended his stay on Jan Mayen (EU-022) until 11 April 2013. He is active on all bands SSB and digital modes. QSL via LA9JKA, direct only: Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia 12, 6013 Alesund, Norway.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1124 - 17NOVEMBER.2012]
Svein, LA9JKA will be based on Jan Mayen (EU-022) starting on 29 March until around 20 March 2013. He plans to be active as JX9JKA. QSL direct only to Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia 12, 6013 Alesund, Norway.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1089 - 17MARCH,2012]
KG4: CUBA - GUANTANAMO BAY - IOTA [NA-015]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
KL : ALASKA - various IOTA [NA-004, NA-050, NA-172]
Rick, K6VVA reports he has postponed his July 2012 "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" [425DXN 1080] until July 2013. He planned to operate from IOTA groups NA-172, NA-050 and NA-004, but the expedition "has now been rescheduled for hopefully better propagation".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
Rick, K6VVA reports he has postponed his July 2012 "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" [425DXN 1080] until July 2013. He planned to operate from IOTA groups NA-172, NA-050 and NA-004, but the expedition "has now been rescheduled for hopefully better propagation".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
OZ : DANMARK [DENMARK] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
P2 : PAPUA NEW GUINEA - IOTA [OC-034]
Tim, KD5SSF will spend a couple of years in Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea, and will be active as P29ZL. He will operate PSK31 and SSB in his evenings and during the weekends, using 100watts and inverted V antennas for 10, 15, 20, and 40metres.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1039 - 02APRIL.2011]
Tim, KD5SSF will spend a couple of years in Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea, and will be active as P29ZL. He will operate PSK31 and SSB in his evenings and during the weekends, using 100watts and inverted V antennas for 10, 15, 20, and 40metres.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1039 - 02APRIL.2011]
S5 : SLOVENIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
T33 : BANABA ISLAND - IOTA [OC-018]
An expedition to Banaba Island (OC-018) under the callsign T33A is being organized by W2IJ and N1EMC. Plans are to depart Tarawa (T30) on 25 March 2013 and return on 10 April, with about 12 days on Banaba. Activity will be on 160-10metres CW, SSB and RTTY with six stations and 14 operators. Current team members include AA4FL, DK1II, EA1IR, KD6XH, N1EMC, N6HC, N7CQQ, N9NS, W2IJ, W6KK and W8AEF; three more experienced DXpeditioners are being sought. If willing to join the group. email Banaba[@]T33A.com
[Info. 425 DX News # 1116 - 22SEPTEMBER.2012]
An expedition to Banaba Island (OC-018) under the callsign T33A is being organized by W2IJ and N1EMC. Plans are to depart Tarawa (T30) on 25 March 2013 and return on 10 April, with about 12 days on Banaba. Activity will be on 160-10metres CW, SSB and RTTY with six stations and 14 operators. Current team members include AA4FL, DK1II, EA1IR, KD6XH, N1EMC, N6HC, N7CQQ, N9NS, W2IJ, W6KK and W8AEF; three more experienced DXpeditioners are being sought. If willing to join the group. email Banaba[@]T33A.com
[Info. 425 DX News # 1116 - 22SEPTEMBER.2012]
T6 : AFGHANISTAN
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
TR : GABON
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
XT : BURKINA FASO
Silvano, I2YSB and the Italian DXpedition Team (www.i2ysb.com/idt) will be active from Burkina Faso on all bands and modes for two weeks in February-March 2013. Further information is expected in due course.
[TNX IK7JWY]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
Silvano, I2YSB and the Italian DXpedition Team (www.i2ysb.com/idt) will be active from Burkina Faso on all bands and modes for two weeks in February-March 2013. Further information is expected in due course.
[TNX IK7JWY]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
YB : INDONESIA - RONDO ISLAND - IOTA [OC-245]
Adhi, YB3MM and others are organizing an IOTA operation to take place from Rondo Island (OC-245) on 09-17 March 2013. A special callsign (YE6A) has been applied for. They will welcome operators from abroad; if interested in joining the team, please contact Adhi (yb3mm[@]mdxc.org) for more information.
[TNX Mediterraneo DX Club]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
Adhi, YB3MM and others are organizing an IOTA operation to take place from Rondo Island (OC-245) on 09-17 March 2013. A special callsign (YE6A) has been applied for. They will welcome operators from abroad; if interested in joining the team, please contact Adhi (yb3mm[@]mdxc.org) for more information.
[TNX Mediterraneo DX Club]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1128 - 15DECEMBER.2012]
Z3 : MACEDONIA - ANNIVERSARY CALLSIGNS (various)
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
ZD9 : GOUGH ISLAND - IOTA [AF-030]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
ZS8 : MARION ISLAND - IOTA [AF-021]
Rory Meyer, ZS6RGV is the new radio technician at Marion Island base, the Daily DX reports. He is expected to be very busy for a few weeks, and "in the meantime ZS1HF (ex ZS8M) will be supporting Rory with obtaining a ZS8 callsign".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1095 - 28APRIL.2012]
Rory Meyer, ZS6RGV is the new radio technician at Marion Island base, the Daily DX reports. He is expected to be very busy for a few weeks, and "in the meantime ZS1HF (ex ZS8M) will be supporting Rory with obtaining a ZS8 callsign".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1095 - 28APRIL.2012]
APRIL 2013
3V : TUNISIA - DJERBA ISLAND - IOTA [AF-083]
Alfredo, IK7JWX reports he is organizing another expedition to take place from Djerba Island (AF-083) from 27 April to 04 May 2013. Plans are to operate as TS8IT (requested call) on the HF bands and 6metres SSB, PSK31, RTTY and CW. The current operators list includes I8LWL, IK2DUW, IK2PGM, IK6CAC, IK7JWX, IK8GQY, IS0AGY, IT9SSI, IV3FSG and IW2NLC. If you want to join the team please contact Alfredo (ik7jwx2003[@]yahoo.it).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
Alfredo, IK7JWX reports he is organizing another expedition to take place from Djerba Island (AF-083) from 27 April to 04 May 2013. Plans are to operate as TS8IT (requested call) on the HF bands and 6metres SSB, PSK31, RTTY and CW. The current operators list includes I8LWL, IK2DUW, IK2PGM, IK6CAC, IK7JWX, IK8GQY, IS0AGY, IT9SSI, IV3FSG and IW2NLC. If you want to join the team please contact Alfredo (ik7jwx2003[@]yahoo.it).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
5W : SAMOA - APIA - IOTA [OC-097]
Ralph, H44RK will be active as 5W0KR from Apia, Samoa (OC-097) from 08 December to 01 March. He will operate SSB and digital modes on 20-10metres. QSL via NR6M.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1126 - 01DECEMBER.2012]
Ralph, H44RK will be active as 5W0KR from Apia, Samoa (OC-097) from 08 December to 01 March. He will operate SSB and digital modes on 20-10metres. QSL via NR6M.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1126 - 01DECEMBER.2012]
5W : SAMOA - SAVAII - IOTA [OC-097]
A large team of German operators (namely DF1AL, DJ9HX, DJ9RR, DK1AX, DK1MA, DK3CG, DK7AN, DL2HWA, DL2RNS, DL3KMS, DL4SVA, DL7VEE, DL9GFB, DL9MS and DM2AYO) will be active as 5W0M from Savaii, Samoa (OC-097) on 04-18 April 2013. They will have four stations QRV on 80-6metres CW, SSB and RTTY plus 2m EME. QSL via DL4SVA, direct or bureau; QSL for EME QSOs via DL9MS. Logsearch, OQRS for direct/bureau cards and further information can be found at http://5w0m.hkmann.de/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
A large team of German operators (namely DF1AL, DJ9HX, DJ9RR, DK1AX, DK1MA, DK3CG, DK7AN, DL2HWA, DL2RNS, DL3KMS, DL4SVA, DL7VEE, DL9GFB, DL9MS and DM2AYO) will be active as 5W0M from Savaii, Samoa (OC-097) on 04-18 April 2013. They will have four stations QRV on 80-6metres CW, SSB and RTTY plus 2m EME. QSL via DL4SVA, direct or bureau; QSL for EME QSOs via DL9MS. Logsearch, OQRS for direct/bureau cards and further information can be found at http://5w0m.hkmann.de/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
9V : SINGAPORE - IOTA [OC-019]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
A5 : BHUTAN
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
EI : EIRE [IRELAND] - SPECIAL EVENT - "THE GATHERING" - IOTA [EU-115]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
G : ENGLAND - SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS/CALLSIGNS - IOTA [various - see text]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
HB9 : SUISSE [SWITZERLAND] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
JX : JAN MAYEN - IOTA [EU-022]
Svein, JX9JKA has extended his stay on Jan Mayen (EU-022) until 11 April 2013. He is active on all bands SSB and digital modes. QSL via LA9JKA, direct only: Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia 12, 6013 Alesund, Norway.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1124 - 17NOVEMBER.2012]
Svein, JX9JKA has extended his stay on Jan Mayen (EU-022) until 11 April 2013. He is active on all bands SSB and digital modes. QSL via LA9JKA, direct only: Svein Rabbevag, Brendlia 12, 6013 Alesund, Norway.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1124 - 17NOVEMBER.2012]
KL : ALASKA - various IOTA [NA-004, NA-050, NA-172]
Rick, K6VVA reports he has postponed his July 2012 "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" [425DXN 1080] until July 2013. He planned to operate from IOTA groups NA-172, NA-050 and NA-004, but the expedition "has now been rescheduled for hopefully better propagation".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
Rick, K6VVA reports he has postponed his July 2012 "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" [425DXN 1080] until July 2013. He planned to operate from IOTA groups NA-172, NA-050 and NA-004, but the expedition "has now been rescheduled for hopefully better propagation".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
OZ : DANMARK [DENMARK] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
P2 : PAPUA NEW GUINEA - IOTA [OC-034]
Tim, KD5SSF will spend a couple of years in Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea, and will be active as P29ZL. He will operate PSK31 and SSB in his evenings and during the weekends, using 100watts and inverted V antennas for 10, 15, 20, and 40metres.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1039 - 02APRIL.2011]
Tim, KD5SSF will spend a couple of years in Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea, and will be active as P29ZL. He will operate PSK31 and SSB in his evenings and during the weekends, using 100watts and inverted V antennas for 10, 15, 20, and 40metres.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1039 - 02APRIL.2011]
S5 : SLOVENIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
T6 : AFGHANISTAN
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
TR : GABON
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
Z3 : MACEDONIA - ANNIVERSARY CALLSIGNS (various)
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
ZS8 : MARION ISLAND - IOTA [AF-021]
Rory Meyer, ZS6RGV is the new radio technician at Marion Island base, the Daily DX reports. He is expected to be very busy for a few weeks, and "in the meantime ZS1HF (ex ZS8M) will be supporting Rory with obtaining a ZS8 callsign".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1095 - 28APRIL.2012]
Rory Meyer, ZS6RGV is the new radio technician at Marion Island base, the Daily DX reports. He is expected to be very busy for a few weeks, and "in the meantime ZS1HF (ex ZS8M) will be supporting Rory with obtaining a ZS8 callsign".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1095 - 28APRIL.2012]
ZD9 : GOUGH ISLAND - IOTA [AF-030]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
MAY 2013
3V : TUNISIA - DJERBA ISLAND - IOTA [AF-083]
Alfredo, IK7JWX reports he is organizing another expedition to take place from Djerba Island (AF-083) from 27 April to 04 May 2013. Plans are to operate as TS8IT (requested call) on the HF bands and 6metres SSB, PSK31, RTTY and CW. The current operators list includes I8LWL, IK2DUW, IK2PGM, IK6CAC, IK7JWX, IK8GQY, IS0AGY, IT9SSI, IV3FSG and IW2NLC. If you want to join the team please contact Alfredo (ik7jwx2003[@]yahoo.it).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
Alfredo, IK7JWX reports he is organizing another expedition to take place from Djerba Island (AF-083) from 27 April to 04 May 2013. Plans are to operate as TS8IT (requested call) on the HF bands and 6metres SSB, PSK31, RTTY and CW. The current operators list includes I8LWL, IK2DUW, IK2PGM, IK6CAC, IK7JWX, IK8GQY, IS0AGY, IT9SSI, IV3FSG and IW2NLC. If you want to join the team please contact Alfredo (ik7jwx2003[@]yahoo.it).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1117 - 29SEPTEMBER.2012]
9V : SINGAPORE - IOTA [OC-019]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
A5 : BHUTAN
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
EI : EIRE [IRELAND] - SPECIAL EVENT - "THE GATHERING" - IOTA [EU-115]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
G : ENGLAND - SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS/CALLSIGNS - IOTA [various - see text]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
HB9 : SUISSE [SWITZERLAND] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
KG4: CUBA - GUANTANAMO BAY - IOTA [NA-015]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
KL : ALASKA - various IOTA [NA-004, NA-050, NA-172]
Rick, K6VVA reports he has postponed his July 2012 "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" [425DXN 1080] until July 2013. He planned to operate from IOTA groups NA-172, NA-050 and NA-004, but the expedition "has now been rescheduled for hopefully better propagation".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
Rick, K6VVA reports he has postponed his July 2012 "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" [425DXN 1080] until July 2013. He planned to operate from IOTA groups NA-172, NA-050 and NA-004, but the expedition "has now been rescheduled for hopefully better propagation".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
OZ : DANMARK [DENMARK] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
S5 : SLOVENIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
T6 : AFGHANISTAN
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
TR : GABON
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
Z3 : MACEDONIA - ANNIVERSARY CALLSIGNS (various)
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
ZD9 : GOUGH ISLAND - IOTA [AF-030]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
JUNE 2013
A5 : BHUTAN
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
9V : SINGAPORE - IOTA [OC-019]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
EI : EIRE [IRELAND] - SPECIAL EVENT - "THE GATHERING" - IOTA [EU-115]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
G : ENGLAND - SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS/CALLSIGNS - IOTA [various - see text]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
HB9 : SUISSE [SWITZERLAND] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
KG4: CUBA - GUANTANAMO BAY - IOTA [NA-015]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
KL : ALASKA - various IOTA [NA-004, NA-050, NA-172]
Rick, K6VVA reports he has postponed his July 2012 "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" [425DXN 1080] until July 2013. He planned to operate from IOTA groups NA-172, NA-050 and NA-004, but the expedition "has now been rescheduled for hopefully better propagation".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
Rick, K6VVA reports he has postponed his July 2012 "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" [425DXN 1080] until July 2013. He planned to operate from IOTA groups NA-172, NA-050 and NA-004, but the expedition "has now been rescheduled for hopefully better propagation".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
OZ : DANMARK [DENMARK] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
S5 : SLOVENIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
T6 : AFGHANISTAN
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
TR : GABON
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
Z3 : MACEDONIA - ANNIVERSARY CALLSIGNS (various)
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
ZD9 : GOUGH ISLAND - IOTA [AF-030]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
JULY 2013
A5 : BHUTAN
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
9V : SINGAPORE - IOTA [OC-019]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
EI : EIRE [IRELAND] - SPECIAL EVENT - "THE GATHERING" - IOTA [EU-115]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
G : ENGLAND - SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS/CALLSIGNS - IOTA [various - see text]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
HB9 : SUISSE [SWITZERLAND] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
KG4: CUBA - GUANTANAMO BAY - IOTA [NA-015]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
KL : ALASKA - various IOTA [NA-004, NA-050, NA-172]
Rick, K6VVA reports he has postponed his July 2012 "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" [425DXN 1080] until July 2013. He planned to operate from IOTA groups NA-172, NA-050 and NA-004, but the expedition "has now been rescheduled for hopefully better propagation".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
Rick, K6VVA reports he has postponed his July 2012 "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" [425DXN 1080] until July 2013. He planned to operate from IOTA groups NA-172, NA-050 and NA-004, but the expedition "has now been rescheduled for hopefully better propagation".
[Info. 425 DX News # 1097 - 12MAY.2012]
OZ : DANMARK [DENMARK] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
S5 : SLOVENIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
T6 : AFGHANISTAN
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
TR : GABON
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
Z3 : MACEDONIA - ANNIVERSARY CALLSIGNS (various)
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
ZD9 : GOUGH ISLAND - IOTA [AF-030]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
AUGUST 2013
A5 : BHUTAN
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
9V : SINGAPORE - IOTA [OC-019]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
EI : EIRE [IRELAND] - SPECIAL EVENT - "THE GATHERING" - IOTA [EU-115]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
G : ENGLAND - SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS/CALLSIGNS - IOTA [various - see text]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
HB9 : SUISSE [SWITZERLAND] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
KG4: CUBA - GUANTANAMO BAY - IOTA [NA-015]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
OZ : DANMARK [DENMARK] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
S5 : SLOVENIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
T6 : AFGHANISTAN
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
Mike,KI4MRH is active as T6MH from Afghanistan until October 2013. He operates SSB and digital modes (PSK-31/PSK-63/JT-65) on 80-10metres (not on 30m). QSL direct to W2GR.
[TNX W2GR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1125 - 24NOVEMBER.2012]
TR : GABON
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]
Z3 : MACEDONIA - ANNIVERSARY CALLSIGNS (various)
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
ZD9 : GOUGH ISLAND - IOTA [AF-030]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
ZS1A reports that Gerard de Jong, ZS6KX will be on Gough Island (AF-030) "from sometime September 2012" and will apply for the ZD9KX callsign. His QSL route will be announced in due course.
[TNX MM0NDX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1112 - 25AUGUST.2012]
SEPTEMBER 2013
A5 : BHUTAN
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
Shin, JA2PSV will be working in Bhutan until September 2013. He is active as A52SV in his spare time on 15, 12 and 10metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK with 100watts and a vertical wire whip. QSL via JA2PSV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1069 - 29OCTOBER.2011]
9V : SINGAPORE - IOTA [OC-019]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
Martin, F8UKP will be stationed in Singapore (AS-019) for the next three years. He will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK as 9V1RM in his spare time. QSL direct and LoTW.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1068 - 22OCTOBER.2011]
EI : EIRE [IRELAND] - SPECIAL EVENT - "THE GATHERING" - IOTA [EU-115]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
G : ENGLAND - SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS/CALLSIGNS - IOTA [various - see text]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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 01 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 01 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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
HB9 : SUISSE [SWITZERLAND] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
KG4: CUBA - GUANTANAMO BAY - IOTA [NA-015]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
AH0AJ will be active as KG4AJ from Guantanamo Bay for the next two years. QSL only via his home callsign.
[Info. RSGB News Desk - 09DECEMBER.2011 at 11:07]
OZ : DANMARK [DENMARK] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
Special call OU1RAEM will be used from 01 January to 31 December to celebrate the 110th birthday of Ernst T. Krenkel, the legendary RAEM. QSL via OZ2CBA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
S5 : SLOVENIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]
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.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1130 - 29DECEMBER.2012]