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Thursday, February 28, 2013


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ZCZC AE09
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 9 ARLD009
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT February 28, 2013
To all radio amateurs

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ARLD009 DX news

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

BELIZE, V31. Operators N8LJ, AC8W and KB8TXZ plan to be QRV as
V31LJ, V31AC and V31VJ, respectively, until March 5. This will
include a multi-single entry in the ARRL DX SSB Contest. Activity
will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, RTTY and SSB. QSL V31LJ via
K8ESQ. QSL V31AC and V31VJ via KB8TXZ.

CROATIA, 9A. Charlie, NF4A will be operating with the 9A1A group in
the ARRL DX SSB Contest. Before and after the contest, he will be
QRV as 9A5PC, until March 5. QSL to NF4A.

UGANDA, 5X. Alan, G3XAQ will be active as 5X1XA on the HF bands
using CW, through March 14. QSL via G3SWH.

CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. During the ARRL DX SSB Contest look for Chris,
HB9ELV to be operating as ZF2EL from Grand Cayman. QSL via LoTW.

SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. Randy, N0TG, Ron, AA4VK and Jeff, N1SNB plan to
be QRV as PJ7/N0TG, PJ7/AA4VK and PJ7/N1SNB from March 15 to 23.
The new QSL route is via AA4VK.

BELARUS, EW. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Dalnye
Strany Radio Club, special event station EV50WB will be QRV during
March. QSL for SSB QSOs via EU1AZ and via EU1DX for CW and RTTY
QSOs. They will also use LoTW.

RWANDA, 9X. Nick, G3RWF (5X1NH) plans to be QRV from March 4 to
12. He applied for the call sign 9X0NH and hopes to be back later
this year for another visit. He will operate mostly CW from Kigali.
QSL via G3RWF or LoTW.
FRENCH GUIANA, FY. Marc, F1HAR will use the call sign FY5KE in the
ARRL DX SSB Contest in the SOSB 15m HP category. QSL to F1HAR via
the bureau, FY5KE direct, or LoTW. Herve, F5HRY will also be QRV
from Kourou in this contest, signing TO1A in the SOSB 10 meter
category. QSL via LoTW only.
TURKEY, TA. Willi, DJ7RJ will be on the bands as TA4/DJ7RJ until
March 18, with a preference for the lowbands in CW and SSB. QSL via
home call.

COSTA RICA, TI. Juan Carlos TI2JCY, Carlos TI2KAC, Mauricio TI4ZM,
Eddie K4UN, Bob W4BW, Keith W4KTR, and Lex W4XO will take part in
the ARRL DX SSB Contest as TI8M in one of the multi operator
categories. Before and during the contest they will be active on
all HF bands. QSL via TI2KAC.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, W. Dave, K3FT and Rob, N3RW will be
active in the ARRL DX SSB Contest from the USS New Jersey battleship
as NJ2BB, using the ship's antennas and possibly some military
surplus equipment. QSL via KB2BRR.
CAMBODIA, XU. Eddy, ON4AFU will undertake a one man DXpedition from
March 3 to 14 as XU7AFU, using CW. QSL via home call.

AFGHANISTAN, YA. Eric, K9GY (T6MO) will take part in the ARRL DX
SSB Contest in the SOAB LP category, with a focus on 20 meters. If
conditions permit he will also work 15 and 10 meters. QSL via home
call.

NICARAGUA, YN. Scott, K7ZO will use his new short call, YN5Z in the
ARRL DX SSB Contest in the SOAB HP category. QSL via home call or
LoTW.
ALBANIA, ZA. Max, IZ4JMA will be QRV as ZA/IZ4JMA for at least 18
months on all bands and in all modes. QSL via IZ4JMA.
RODRIGUES ISLAND, 3B9. Operators Toshi, JA8BMK, Ken, JN1THL (AB1GJ)
and Yoshiko, JQ1LCW (KF7JXL) will be active as 3B9DX from March 1 to
10. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and
PSK31. QSL via EA5GL direct only.

LESOTHO, 7P. Peter, EI7CC will be active as 7P8PB from March 6 to
26. Activity will be limited because he will be on a family holiday
and will operate when circumstances permit. QSL to EI7CC, via the
bureau or direct.

BARBADOS, 8P. Gerry, W1VE will be QRV as 8P9RM until March 1. Then
for the ARRL DX SSB Contest he will sign 8P1V. Activity will be on
160 to 6 meters, but with a concentration on low-band CW, and then
SSB during the contest. QSL both call signs via his home call sign,
direct only, no bureau. Also, Tom, W2SC will be active as 8P5A
during the contest as a Single-Op/All-Band/High Power entry. QSL
via NN1N.

ARUBA, P4. Andy, AE6Y will be active as P49Y during the ARRL DX SSB
Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via LoTW or
AE6Y.

MICRONESIA, V6. Operators Sho, JA7HMZ (V63DX) and Kei, JA7GYP
(V63T) will be active from Pohnpei Island from April 15 to 20.
Activity will be on all bands and modes. QSL via their home call
signs.

OPERATIONS APPROVED FOR DXCC CREDIT. The following operations are
approved for DXCC Credit, 4S7DXG, Sri Lanka, only operations in 2008
and 2011. 8Q7VR, Maldives, only operations in 2008 and 2011.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL International Phone DX Contest
and Open Ukraine RTTY Championship are on tap for this weekend. The
NS Weekly Sprint is March 1. The OK1WC Memorial Contest is March 4.
Please see March QST, page 84, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web
sites for details.
NNNN
/EX


I.C.P.O. Bulletin (01 - 08 March 2013)
"Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"
Listing is by calendar date (day/month/year)
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01/03/2013: Toshi JA8BMK, Ken JN1THL and Yoshiko JQ1LCW will be active from
Rodrigues Island (AF-017, WWFF 3BFF-004, WLOTA 4265) as 3B9DX between 1-10 March
2013. They will operate CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31 on 80-10m using a Kenwood
TS-590, a Yaesu FT-897D + Tokyo Hy-Power amp. Antennas will be a Hexbeam, Windom
and Verticals. If time permits, Toshi JA8BMK will be QRV as 3B8/JA8BMK from
Mauritius (AF-049, WLOTA 0595) on the 27th and 28th of February. QSL via EA5GL,
direct only. [DX World]

01/03/2013: Before joining the 9M4SLL team, Ben DJ0YI will be active as
9M6/N6MUF between 1-9 March 2013 from Kota Kinabalu (capital of Sabah) on Borneo
Island (OC-088, WLOTA 0119). QSL via DJ0YI, direct and LoTW. [DXNL]

01/03/2013: From March 2013 to October 2013, Vladimir RV3EFH/0 again plans to
be active from Bolshevik island (AS-042, RRA RR-07-03, RDA TM-03). QRV on 80,
40, 20, 15 and 10 metre CW, SSB and the Digital modes. He could be active from
several rare grid squares, too. Bolshevik is the southernmost island of the
Severnaya Zemlya group in the Russian Arctic, belonging to the Taymyr Autonomous
Okrug oblast (TM). QSL via home call (see QRZ.com). Website:

01/03/2013: Vadym, UT6UD will be active as S21XV from Dhaka, Bangladesh,
between 1-7 March 2013. Activity will be on all HF bands, with focus on North
America. QSL via UT6UD. [DX World]

01/03/2013: Once again operators Juan Carlos TI2JCY, Carlos TI2KAC, Mauricio
TI4ZM, Eddie K4UN, Bob W4BW, Keith W4KTR and Lex W4XO will be active from Costa
Rica as TI8M for the ARRL DX SSB Contest (2-3 March). They plan a M/? (surprise)
entry. QRV 160-10m during and before contest. QSL via TI2KAC, direct or bureau.
[NG3K]

01/03/2013: Alan, N3AD, will be active from the V26B rental shack located in
Saint George Parish, island of Antigua (NA-100, WLOTA 1118, WW Loc. FK97CC) as
V26M from 1-3 March 2013. This will include a Single-Op/All-Band entry in the
ARRL DX SSB Contest (2-3 March). QSL via home call. [NG3K]

02/03/2013: Look for Marcel, PD5MVH/p to be active from Vlieland Island
(EU-038, WLOTA 0773) on 2-16 March 2013. He will operate SSB on 40, 20 and 10
metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [425 DX News]

02/03/2013: Lou, W0FK, plans to activate Longboat Key (NA-034, USi FL053S, WW
Loc. EL87QJ), Sarasota county, Florida, from 2-16 March 2013. Look for him on,
or near, the usual island and IOTA frequencies on the HF bands. QSL direct or
bureau to W0FK; LoTW. [rsgbiota.org]

02/03/2013: Look for Pete, VE3IKV, to be active on 2 March 2013 as W4/VA3RA
from St. Simons Island (NA-058, USi GA003S, WLOTA 4115), Glynn county, Georgia.
QRV using CW on 30m or 17m. QSL via VE3IKV, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

03/03/2013: Howard, WA2NHA, will once again be active from the island of Aruba
(SA-036, WLOTA 0033) as P4/WA2NHA between 3-17 March 2013. He plans to be QRV on
80-10 metres, mainly CW. QSL via home call. [OPDX Bulletin]

03/03/2013: Pete, VE3IKV, will be active holiday style as W4/VA3RA from Key
West (NA-062, USi FL040S), Monroe county, Florida from 3-15 March 2013. QRV
using CW on 30m or 17m. QSL via VE3IKV, direct or bureau. [rsgbiota.org]

04/03/2013: Nick, G3RWF (5X1NH), plans to go to Rwanda between 4-12 March 2013.
He has requested the callsign 9X0NH, and the license should be valid for 2013
because he could return later in the year. Activity will be from Kigali and will
be mainly CW. QSL via G3RWF. [OPDX Bulletin]

05/03/2013: Bob, G3PJT, will be active as J34G from the island of Grenada
(NA-024, WLOTA 0718) from 5-20 March 2013. QRV holiday style using a K2 w/100
watts and vertical antennas. He will also participate in the RSGB Commonwealth
Contest (9-10 March). Outside of the contest Bob will focus on 80 and 30 metres.
QSL via G3PJT direct, or email for bureau card. [NG3K]

06/03/2013: 7P8PB activated by Peter, EI7CC, will be QRV holiday style from
Maseru (WW Loc. KG30RQ), Kingdom of Lesotho, between 6-26 March 2013. Logs will
be uploaded on a daily basis to LoTW and ClubLog if possible. QSL via EI7CC
direct or LoTW. [DX World]

07/03/2013: Once again Rosel, DL3KWR and Hardy, DL3KWF will be active as
CT9/DL3KWR and CT9/DL3KWF from Ilha da Madeira (AF-014, DIP MA-001, PIP MD-001,
WLOTA 0053) between 7 March and 3 April 2013. They plan to operate mostly in CW
and digital modes with a focus on 12, 17 and 30 metres. QSL via home calls.
E-mail requests for bureau cards can be sent to dl3kwr [AT] darc.de or dl3kwf
[AT] darc.de respectively. [425 DX News]

07/03/2013: Dave, VE3AAQ, will be active as VO2AAA from the VO2WL club station
in Labrador City, NL (WW Loc. FO62NW), as VO2AAA from 7-10 March 2013. This will
include an entry in the RSGB Commonwealth Contest (BERU) on 9/10th March.
Outside the contest, look for Dave to be active on all bands SSB and CW. QSL via
VE3AAQ, direct preferred. [NG3K]

07/03/2013: Urb W1UL and his wife W2PKV will be active from Providenciales
Island (NA-002, WLOTA 2003) Turks and Caicos as VP5/W1UL and VP5/W2PKV between
7-13 March 2013. W2PKV will operate primarily SSB and W1UL primarily CW. All
bands included six meters are available. QSL for both to W1UL. [NG3K]

08/03/2013: Sigi, DL7DF, will once again lead a group of operators on a 2013
DXpedition which is being called a "Two Entities DXpedition - Solomon 2013". The
team has chosen two destinations. The first destination the Solomon Islands as
H44G. They will stay on Guadalcandal island (OC-047) from 8-25 March 2013.
During the time from 12-23 March, a part of the group will be active from Nendo
island (OC-100) Temotu using the callsign H40T. Plans are to be active with
several stations on 160m through 6m on CW, SSB. One station on each destination
will be exclusively dedicated to RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV. Team members include
Manfred DK1BT, Georg DK7LX, Wolf DL4WK, Reiner DL7KL, Sigi DL7DF, Juergen
DL7UFN, Frank DL7UFR, Jan SP3CYY and Leszek SP3DOI. Pilot station is Bernd,
DF3CB. QSL route is via DL7DF, direct or bureau. Further information and updates

08/03/2013: Rick, KK4GV, plans holiday style activity from the Calibishie,
island of Dominica (NA-101), as J79GV between 8-17 March 2013. QRV on the HF
bands, propagation permitting, SSB only. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
Logs will be uploaded to LoTW. [DX World]

08/03/2013: Mike W1USN (RNARS #3889), Bob AA1M and Scott W1SSR will be active
as PJ2/homecall from the island of Curacao (SA-099, WLOTA 0942) between 8-22
March 2013. Plans are to be QRV on all bands 160m to 10m SSB, CW, PSK and RTTY.
Depending on Internet access, the logs will be updated at least daily to LoTW.
QSL direct CBA or via the bureau. [DX World]

08/03/2013: Members of the Indonesian Amateur Radio Organization of North
Sumatra Area will be active as YB6N from Nias Island (OC-161) between 8-13th
March 2013. QRV on the HF bands. QSL via YB4IR. [DX World]
============================================
LOOKING AHEAD -

09/03/2013: Ron, VA3RVK, of Toronto, Ontario, will use the special event
callsign CF3A on all bands/modes from 9th March until 7th April 2013 for the
250th Anniversary of Formalized Postal Service in Canada (1763-2013). QSL via
VA3RVK, direct or bureau. [RAC]

10/03/2013: For the 62nd Tonegawa River System Association Flood Drill, special
event station 8J1W (W: Water) will be QRV on all bands and modes between 10th
March and 18th May 2013. QSL via the JARL-bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

10/03/2013: Sam, JE1XUZ and Tama, JQ2WTT will be active from the island of
Saipan (USi NI002S, WLOTA 1333), Northern Mariana Islands (OC-086) as KH0XH and
KH0XW respectively between 10th March and 3rd April 2013. Activity from the
Saipan BBQ Contest Club contest station AH0BT (QSL via 7L1FPU) during CQ WPX SSB
Contest (30-31 March). QSL via home calls, JARL-bureau or direct. [DX World]

18/03/2013: The West Tyrone ARC will be taking part in the St. Patrick's Day
celebrations on Monday 18 March 2013 in Omagh, Co Tyrone, Ireland (EU-115, WLOTA
2484). The club will be running a special event station using the callsign
GB1SPD. They will be operational from the Strule Arts Centre in the Heart of
Omagh Town during the Omagh District Council St Patrick Day Parade and Festival.
The club will be operating on HF, VHF and UHF, Echolink and digital modes
between 11am and 5pm. Special event QSL cards will be available to those who
wish to have a confirmation of the QSO, direct or by the RSGB bureau. Details
are on www.QRZ.com/ and www.wtarc.org/ [GB2RS]

23/03/2013: Corsica IOTA Expedition by the Invoker Team - Vincent F4BKV, Gil
F4FET, Christian EA3NT and Laurent TK4LS will be active between 23rd to 28th
March 2013 from the following Corsican IOTAs: EU-100 Cerbicales Islands as
TK0INT; EU-104 Sanguinaires Islands as TK1INT; EU-164 San Ciprianu and Lavezzi
Islands as TK2INT. Activity will be limited to daytime only with up to 3
stations. They will focus on any DX opening and full planning and information is
available on their website at: f4bkv.net/corsica2013/ [DX World]

29/03/2013: Operators Masa W6LJ, Ryuji (Rio) NY8A, Aki W3JH, Masaru AI2K and
Masa AH6KY will be active as NH2KY on all HF bands and modes from Barrigada,
Guam (OC-026, USi GU003S, WFF KFF-110, WLOTA 0064) between 29 March and 2 April
2013. This will include a Multi-2 entry from CQ zone 27 in the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest (30-31 March) using the callsign KH2KY. QSL KH2KY via JA1MFR. QSL NH2KY
via JR3QFB, direct or JARL bureau. [NG3K]

12/04/2013: Operators Friedrich DL4BBH, Klaus DL7UXG, Matthias DK7LV, Henning
DB5BZ, Peter DJ4RU, Helmut DL1BGC and Ric DL2VFR will use the special callsign
DM50IOTA from Neuwerk Island (EU-127, DID N-012) and lighthouse (DLTD_GLHS #38,
ARLHS FED-165, TWLHD WLH DL-01, WLOTA 2311, Admiralty B 1344, WW Loc. JO43FV).
This activation will also count for the National Park and Nature Reserve Hamburg
Wadden Sea (WWFF reference DLFF-005). QRV between 12-14 April 2013 on all HF
bands, SSB and CW. QSL goes via DL2VFR, bureau or direct. Website:
www.iota-expedition.com/ [rsgbiota.org]

26/04/2013: John YB5NOF, Anton YB5QZ and 3 other operators plan to be active as
YE8B between 26th April and 2nd May 2013 from Banggai Island (OC-208). QRV using
CW SSB and RTTY on the HF bands, with 3el yagi. Further information is
forthcoming. [IOTA-chasers]

27/04/2013: Members of the Charente DX Group (www.frag33.org/www.cdxg.org/)
will be active as TM0SI from Sein Island (EU-068, DIFM AT-007, WLOTA 2721, WW
Loc. IN78NA) between 27th April and 4th May 2013. The island belongs to
Departement Finistere/29 and region Bretagne (DPF 06). QRV CW, SSB and the
Digital modes on 80-6 metres, with 4 stations. Team members will be Eric F5LOW,
Laurent F5MNK, Bertrand F6HKA and Leon ON4ZD. QSL manager TBA (check TM0SI at
QRZ.com for updates). [DX World]

03/05/2013: A team from the Egyptian Radio Amateur Society for Development
(ERASD) plans activity from Jazirat Disuqi [aka Nelson's Island] and lighthouse
(AF-109, WLOTA 2694, WW Loc. KM51BI) between 3-10 May 2013. Note: Dates may
change. Belonging to the Nile Delta and Sinai Region Group, this IOTA has never
been activated. The island is approximately 20 km east of the Egyptian port of
Alexandria, 4 km north of Cape Aboukir. Activity will be on most HF bands, 80-10
metres. The team of operators, so far, consists of Said SU1SK, Hossam SU1HM,
Ateff SU1AO and Ayman SU1AR. Further information is forthcoming. Websites:

18/05/2013: Ric, DL2VFR, will use the special callsign OU1RAEM to activate
Samso Island (EU-172, DIA JY-008, WLOTA 0726) between 18-24 May 2013. He also
plans to activate a New One for the WorldWide Flora and Fauna program (OZFF-new,
to be decided). Look for Ric on the HF bands, mainly CW. QSLs will automatically
be sent for all contacts via the bureau. QSL for OU1RAEM is via DF5LW. Website:
www.qrz.com/db/ou1raem [rsgbiota.org]

01/06/2013: Robert, VE3RHE, will be operating as CK3C between 1st June and 1st
July 2013 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition
1913-1916. This includes the annual RAC Canada Day Contest on 1st July 2013. QRV
on 40m, 20m and 10m although band conditions will determine the frequencies on
any given day. QSL via VE3RHE, direct or bureau. Further information and updates
can be found at: events.ve3rhe.ca/ck3c/ [VE3RHE]

01/06/2013: Peter, VE3JPP, of Coldwater, Ontario, will use the special callsign
XM3A on all bands/modes from 1st June until 1st July 2013 for the 100th
Anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition (1913-1916). This special call
will also be used during the RAC Canada Day Contest (1 July). QSL via VE3JPP,
direct or bureau. [RAC]

10/06/2013: Lars, SM6CUK, will be active from Ven Island (EU-137, WLOTA 0780)
as SA6G/7 between 10-17th June 2013. QRV holiday style on the HF bands. QSL via
SM6CUK, by the bureau or direct. [rsgbiota.org]

04/07/2013: Peter, VE3JPP, will use the special callsign CF3X on all
bands/modes from 4th July until 3rd August 2013 to commemorate Operation
"Husky" - Canadian Military Liberating Sicily. QSL via VE3JPP, direct or bureau.
[RAC]

26/07/2013: Look for Friedrich DL4BBH, Dominik DL5EBE, Klaus DL7UXG and Ric
DL2VFR to be active in the RSGB IOTA Contest (27-28 July) as DM50IOTA from
Borkum Island (EU-047, GIA N-001, WLOTA 1022). Plans are for a
Multi-Op/Island-Expedition/High-Power entry. QSL via DL2VFR, direct or bureau.
Website: www.iota-expedition.com/ [rsgbiota.org]

10/08/2013: Ric, DL2VFR, will be QRV as SD7V from Oland Island (EU-037, WLOTA
0588) between 10-23 August 2013. Activity will be on the HF bands, mainly CW.
QSL via DL2VFR, direct or bureau - do not QSL via the SM-bureau. Website:
www.iota-expedition.com/ [rsgbiota.org]

06/10/2013: Robert, VE3RHE, will air the special callsign VX31763 from
Mississauga, Ontario, on all bands/modes from 6th October until 5th November
2013 for the 250th Anniversary of Royal Proclamation of 1763. QSL via VE3RHE,
direct or bureau. Further updates will be available at: ve3rhe.ca/ [VE3RHE]
============================================
SPECIAL EVENTS -

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

GX4BJC /A - Operated from Walton on the Naze, in Essex, by Herbie - G6XOU. (ISWL
Council Member & QSL Bureau Manager) (/A WAB Square = TM22 - England, IOTA =
EU-005 & WLOTA = LH-1841).
Herbie will also use GX4BJC /P during the month. (/P WAB Details will be given
at the time of the QSO).

MX1SWL and M1SWL Operated from Broad Oak, in East Sussex, England, by Arthur -
G0KOC. (ISWL Council Member & Callsign holder) (WAB Square = TQ62 - England,
IOTA = EU-005 & WLOTA = LH-1841).

ALL QSL's will be handled by Herbie G6XOU and NOT the individual Operator.
The I.S.W.L. is a member of the European PSK Club.
All QSL Info is on www.iswl.org.uk/ or www.qrz.com/ or via www.eQSL.cc/ NO LOTW.
I.S.W.L. Awards are available to all Hams and SWL's - see www.iswl.org.uk/ for
full details. eQSL.cc cards ARE welcomed for our awards.
Very best wishes to all Hams and SWL's,
de Pete Rayer, ISWL Life Vice President, Bournemouth, UK.
[Pete at the DX-Newsdesk]
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01/03/2013: On the occasion of the 20th company anniversary of "Bombardier
Transportation (Rail Engineering) Polska Spolka" the special call 3Z20RE will be
active on the bands until mid April. An award is available, see QRZ.COM. QSL via
SP5DZC. [DXNL]

01/03/2013: Until 5th March 2013, the club station SP6PNZ will use the special
call 3Z55OP on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the amateur radio club in
Opole (SPPA U-NF, PGA NF05, WW Loc. JO80QL). An award is available (see
website). QSL via SP6PNZ, bureau preferred. Websites: www.sp6pnz.republika.pl/
& ot11pzk.wordpress.com/regulami/ [DXNL]

01/03/2013: Special event station 8J4G (G: Green) will be active on all bands
and modes between 1st March and 31st May 2013 for the 64th National
Tree-Planting Ceremony in Tottori prefecture, Chugoku region, island of Honshu
(AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan. QSL via the JARL-bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

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

01/03/2013: Look for special event station 8N1MOMO to be active on all bands
and modes between 1st March and 5th April 2013 to celebrate the 37th Koga city
Momo (or Peach (Blossom)) Festival and the 20th Koga city Hot-Air Balloon
Contest. Koga city (JCC 1404) is located in Ibaraki prefecture, Kanto region,
island of Honshu (AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan. QSL via the JARL-bureau.
[JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

01/03/2013: On June 20, 1913, Wilhelm II (German Emperor) visited the village
Eilvese near Hannover on the occasion of the completion of building a 258 meter
high radio tower, at that time the highest in Germany. The special event
callsign DL100OUI (SDOK 100OUI) will be QRV throughout the year to remember the
100th anniversary of the first commercial radio contact between Germany and the
USA from this location. OUI were the call letters of the German station at that
time, the US station was located in Tuckerton, NJ. [DXNL]

01/03/2013: Radioclub "Delta" celebrates its 20th anniversary with the special
station EO20URD until 17 March 2013 and EM7UT and EO0UD during the whole year.
QSLs via UR7UT. [DXNL]

01/03/2013: The radio club "Dalnye Strany" celebrates its golden jubilee in
March with the special call EV50WB. QSL via EU1AZ (SSB) und via EU1DX (CW,
RTTY), LoTW. [DXNL]

01/03/2013: The Radio Club Blagovestnik (LZ1KCP) is going to remember Saint
Kozma Zografski during the entire month of March with the special callsign
LZ1323SKZ. This callsign is valid for the All Bulgarian Saints Award 2013
(www.balkanclub.org/awards.htm) and is also worth 10 points towards the St.
Teodosii Tyrnovski Award. QSL via LZ1KCP, direct or bureau. [LZ1KCP]

01/03/2013: The club station RK3YWA from Brjansk will use the special call
R100AIP until 6th March 2013 to commemorate the 100th birthday of A. I.
Pokryshkin, three times hero of the Soviet Union, who headed the DOSAAF
(Volunteer Society for Cooperation with the Army) for 8 years after the war and
who was an accomplished supporter of radio sport in the USSR. QSL via RW3YW.
[DXNL]

01/03/2013: Until 3rd March 2013, the special callsign R2013CG will be on the
air on the occasion of the 6th "International Children's Winter Games". QSL via
UA8WAA. Website: www.icg-ufa2013.com/eng/ [DXNL]

01/03/2013: The special event call RG61PP will, between March to May 2013,
celebrate the Day of the Cosmonaut (12 April) and the birthday of Yuri Gagarin
(9 March 1934). QSL via operators' instructions. [DXNL]

01/03/2013: During the month of March 2013 the special callsign SN150BPM will
commemorate the great battle of Malogoszcz in 1863. QSL via SP7PCA. [DXNL]

01/03/2013: Peter, VE3JPP, of Coldwater, Ontario, is currently using the
special callsign VX3Z, on all bands and modes, until 28th March 2013 to
celebrate the 250 anniversary of formalized postal service in Canada. QSL via
VE3JPP, direct or bureau. [RAC]

01/03/2013: The European Youth Olympic Winter Festival 2013 took place in
Brasov from 17-22 February. Until the end of August, the special call sign
YP0FOTE will be on the air by members of the "AJR Brasov Radioclub", which
issues a special award for this event. QSL via YO6BBQ. Website: //eyowf2013.ro/
[DXNL]

02/03/2013: Mark, G4MEM, will be using the special callsign G100C from his QTH
in Harrogate (WW Loc. IO93FX, SO92), England (EU-005, WLOTA 1841), on 02-03
March 2013 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the RSGB. QSL via M0OXO's OQRS
system (www.m0oxo.com/oqrs/). [GR2HQ]

02/03/2013: Special stations II0IDP from Cagliari, Sardinia (EU-024, IIA
SD-001, MIA MIS-035 WLOTA 1608 - QSL via IS0IGV), and II0ICH from La Maddalena
(EU-041, IIA OT-008, MIS MIS-013, WWFF IFF-004, WLOTA 1632 - QSL via IM0QMA) -
both representing former coast radio stations of the Italian Navy - will be
active from 2-17 March 2013 for the 7th Italian Navy Coastal Radio Stations
Award (www.assoradiomarinai.it). [425 DX News]

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

01/03-10/03 3B9DX: Rodrigues Island WLOTA:4265 QSL EA5GL (d)
01/03-31/05 8J4G: Honshu WLOTA:2376 QSL JARL Buro
01/03-30/04 8J6ISG: Ishigaki Shima WLOTA:0134 QSL JARL Buro
01/03-05/04 8N1MOMO: Honshu WLOTA:2376 QSL JARL Buro
01/03-09/03 9M6/N6MUF: Borneo Island WLOTA:0119 QSL DJ0YI (d)
01/03-31/03 GX4BJC /A: England (main island) WLOTA:1841 QSL QRZ.com
01/03-31/03 GX4BJC /P: England (main island) WLOTA:1841 QSL QRZ.com
01/03-31/03 M1SWL: England (main island) WLOTA:1841 QSL QRZ.com
01/03-31/03 MX1SWL: England (main island) WLOTA:1841 QSL QRZ.com
01/03-03/03 V26M: Antigua Island WLOTA:1118 QSL W3HNK (d)
02/03-03/03 8P1V: Barbados Island WLOTA:0999 QSL W1VE (d)
02/03-03/03 8P5A: Barbados Island WLOTA:0999 QSL NN1N (d)
02/03-03/03 G100C: England (main island) WLOTA:1841 QSL M0OXO (OQRS)
02/03-03/03 GJ2A: Jersey Island (main) WLOTA:0818 QSL QRZ.com
02/03-17/03 II0ICH: Isola La Maddalena WLOTA:1632 QSL IM0QMA (d/B)
02/03-17/03 II0IDP: Sardinia WLOTA:1608 QSL IS0IGV (d/B)
02/03-03/03 P49Y: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL AE6Y (d)
02/03-16/03 PD5MVH/P: Vlieland Island WLOTA:0773 QSL H/c (d/B)
02/03-03/03 PJ2T: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL N9AG (d)
02/03-03/03 TO5A: Martinique Island WLOTA:1041 QSL F5VHJ (LoTW/B)
02/03 W4/VA3RA: St. Simons Island WLOTA:4115 QSL VE3IKV (d/B)
03/03-17/03 P4/WA2NHA: Aruba Island WLOTA:0033 QSL H/c (d)
05/03-20/03 J34G: Grenada Island WLOTA:0718 QSL G3PJT (d/B)
07/03-03/04 CT9/DL3KWF: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL H/c (d/B)
07/03-03/04 CT9/DL3KWR: Ilha da Madeira WLOTA:0053 QSL H/c (d/B)
07/03-13/03 VP5/W1UL: Providenciales Island WLOTA:2003 QSL H/c (d)
07/03-13/03 VP5/W2PKV: Providenciales Island WLOTA:2003 QSL W1UL (d)
08/03-25/03 H44 TBA: Guadalcanal Island WLOTA:0086 QSL DL7DF (d/B)
08/03-22/03 PJ2/AA1M: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL H/c (d/B)
08/03-22/03 PJ2/W1SSR: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL H/c (d/B)
08/03-22/03 PJ2/W1USN: Curacao Island WLOTA:0942 QSL H/c (d/B)
============================================
6 METRES & UP -

01/03-02/03 JLRS Hina 3.3 Contest 6m-1.2GHz included 01 1500z-02 1500z
02/03-03/03 RSGB March 144 432MHz SO/Fixed/Open 02 1400z-03 1400z
04/03 Memorial OK1WC (MWC) Activity 2m Phone & CW/SO/LP/QRP 1600z-1659z
05/03 LY 144MHz Activity Contest CW/SSB/FM 1800z-2159z
05/03 NRAU 144MHz Activity Contest SO/MO/Open 1800z-2200z
05/03 RSGB 144MHz UKAC SO Fixed/Open 2000z-2230z
06/03 MOON Contest 144MHz CW/Digital/FM/SSB 1900z-2100z
07/03-13/03 VP5/W1UL: Providenciales NA-002 Grid:FL31 6m all mode QSL H/c (d)
07/03-13/03 VP5/W2PKV: Providenciales NA-002 Grid:FL31 6m all mode QSL W1UL (d)
08/03-25/03 H44G: Guadalcandal OC-047 Grid:RI00 6m CW/SSB QSL DL7DF (d/B)


GOT6??? - Six Meter Information by Andy 'NEON' Sargent N8OFS at:
http://noars.net/got6/GOT6.txt (Updated 28 February 2013)

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

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

The following operations have been approved for DXCC:

4S7DXG - Sri Lanka
Only operations in 2008 and 2011

8Q7VR - Maldives
Only operations in 2008 and 2011

If you had credit rejected for contacts with dates during the periods noted,
contact dxccrules@arrl.org to be put on the list for an update. Contacts before
or after these periods cannot be accepted. Also, in order to expedite the search
for these QSOs please include the application “date received” or “reference
number” noted on your credit slip of the submission these were originally
rejected.

73 es DX!
Bill Moore NC1L
Awards Branch Manager
------------------------------
IOTA Information
The following IOTA operations from October 2012 to January 2013
were approved for the IOTA programme:
RA4HKM/0 (AS-025), C6AVA (NA-048 & NA-054), YB4IR/5 (OC-075), L22D
(SA-022) and LU6W (SA-096). SA-096 is therefore now a valid group.
------------------------------
Changes in the USKA QSL bureau:
QSL cards for non-members of the Swiss IARU society USKA will no longer be
returned with a "Not Member" stamp, but silently discarded, to save work and
money. [DXNL]
------------------------------
QSLs via Bureau: None to report this week ... again! :o(

QSLs via Direct: 3W1M (OM3JW), 5T0SP (OQRS/SP6IXF), 706T [AF-028] (UA3DX), FM5AN
(QRZ.com), FR5HA (cba), LU9EO/D (H/c), T32WW (N2WW), VK9/OH3JR (H/c), XX9THX
(EA7FTR), Z81D (OM3JW) and ZL9HR (EB7DX).

QSLs via LoTW: 3D2C, 3V8BB, CO8DM, FP/VE3DZ, H44KW, TO2U, V31YK and YI1RZ.
============================================
LINKS -
IOTA (Islands On The Air) at: www.rsgbiota.org/
USi (U.S. Islands Award Program) at: www.usislands.org/
WCA (World Castles on the Air) at: www.wcagroup.org/ENG/wcag.html
WFF (World Flora & Fauna) at: www.wff44.org/program/wff/
WLOTA (World Lighthouses On The Air at: www.wlota.com/
============================================
BITS & PIECES -

C3 - ANDORRA -
Salvador, C31CT, has installed a new webSDR receiver.
"Ardam ham radio club WebSDR receiver, at Ordino, Principality of Andorra,
located in the heart of Pyrenees, at an altitude of 1,400 M. but surrounded by
even higher mountains."
------------------------------
* Nauryz DX Contest *
Start: March 23, 2013, starting at 02:00 UTC
Finish: March 23, 2013, finishing at 07:59 UTC
Modes: CW, SSB
Bands: 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m
More information about it is available online at: www.nauryz-dx-contest.com/
Kind regards and 73,
Mike Chirkov
UN8GC
Contest Organizing Committee
------------------------------
VK9C - COCOS-KEELING -
VK9CZ (replacing VK9C/GM2MP) is the callsign that Chris GM3WOJ/ZL1CT and
Keith GM4YXI will use during their 30 March - 13 April activation of
Cocos-Keeling Islands (OC-003). A new website with full information will be
online soon at: www.vk9cz.com/ [DX World]
------------------------------
YB - INDONESIA -
YB6N will be the callsign used by members of the Indonesian Amateur Radio
Organization of North Sumatra Area during their 8-13th March 2013 DXpedition to
Nias Island (OC-161). QSL via YB4IR. [DX World]
============================================

**ARRL INTERNATIONAL DX SSB CONTEST**
The following stations have announced their participation in the ARRL DX SSB
Contest (02-03 March, 2013):

3V8BB Tunisia SOABHP QSL LX1NO (d)
8P1V Barbados SOABLP QSL W1VE (d)
8P5A Barbados SOABHP QSL NN1N (d)
9A1A Croatia M/M QSL Direct / LoTW
C6ANM Bahamas M/M QSL WA2IYO (d)
C6AZZ Bahamas SOSB-20m-LP QSL KQ8Z (d)
ED1R Spain M/S QSL EC1KR (d)
EF8U Canary Islands SOABHP QSL Direct / Buro
FM5FJ Martinique SOSB-20m QSL KU9C (d)
FY5KE French Guiana SOSB-15m-HP QSL (d/B)
GJ2A Jersey SO QSL LoTW
HC2/RC5A Ecuador SOABLP QSL RC5A (d/B)
HK1NA Colombia M/M QSL K6IPM (d)
J88DR St. Vincent SOABLP QSL G3TBK (d/B)
KP2/K0BBC U.S. Virgin Islands SO QSL H/c (d/B)
KP2MM U.S. Virgin Islands SOAB QSL N2TTA (d)
KP4EU Puerto Rico SOSB-20m-LP QSL QRZ.com
LA7H Norway M/S QSL LA7H (B)
LX7I Luxembourg SOAB QSL LX2A (d/B)
NH7A Hawaii SOABHP QSL F5VHJ (d/B)
NJ2BB U.S.A. M/2-LP QSL KB2BRR (d/B) [Battleship New Jersey]
OH0X Aland SO QSL OH2TA (d/B)
P49Y Aruba SOABHP QSL AE6Y (d)
PJ2T Curacao M/S QSL N9AG (d)
PU5DCB Brazil SOSB-10m-LP QSL QRZ.com
SN3R Poland M/S QSL SP3KEY (d)
T6MO Afghanistan SOLP QSL K9GY (d/B)
TI8M Costa Rica M/? QSL TI2KAC (d/B)
TO1A French Guiana SOSB-10m-HP QSL LoTW
TO22C Guadeloupe M/? QSL
TO5A Martinique SOABHP QSL F5VHJ (d/B)
V26M Antigua SOAB QSL N3AD (d)
V47JA St Kitts & Nevis SOAB QSL W5JON (d)
VP2V/KE2VB British Virgin Islands SOABLP QSL H/c (d)
VP5H Turks & Caicos M/S QSL W0GJ (d)
VP9I Bermuda M/S QSL WW3S (d)
WP3A Puerto Rico SOABHP QSL NP3O (d)
YN5Z Nicaragua SOAB QSL K7ZO (d)
ZL3IO New Zealand SOABHP QSL Direct / LoTW

(d) = Direct; (B) = Bureau; (d/B) = Direct or Bureau.

Be sure to check Bill's (NG3K) website for updated ARRL DX SSB Contest
information at: ng3k.com/Misc/adxs2013.html ....... Good luck to all
participants & have fun!
*******************************************

73 and Good DX!
Dave Raycroft, VA3RJ
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DXNL 1821 - February 27th, 2013
DX Newsletter

a free and weekly service of
DARC Committee "DX and HF contesting"

Editor: Johannes Amchewicz, DK8JB
(e-mail: dxnl@dxhf.darc.de)

translation by: Fabian Kurz, DJ1YFK
(e-mail: dj1yfk@darc.de)


This issue of the DXNL is slightly delayed due to a sad reason.
My sister Gaby Burchart, to whom this issue is dedicated, passed
away on February 19th.
Johannes, DK8JB.

9A, Croatia:
Charlie, NF4A will be on the bands as 9A5PC until March 5
from the 9A1A club station. In the ARRL DX SSB Contest he'll
take part in the 9A1A M/M team. QSO for 9A5PC via NF4A, LoTW.

9M6, East Malaysia:
Before joining the 9M4SLL team, Ben DJ0YI will be 9M6/N6MUF
from March 1 - 9 from Kota Kinabalu (capital of Sabah) on
Borneo Island (OC-088). QSL via DJ0YI, LoTW.

9X, Rwanda:
Nick, G3RWF (5X1NH), plans a trip to Rwanda from March 4 - 12.
He applied for the callsign 9X0NH and hopes to be back later
this year for another visit. He'll mostly operate in CW from
Kigali. QSL via G3RWF, LoTW.

DL, Germany:
On June 20, 1913, Wilhelm II (German Emperor) visited the village
Eilvese near Hannover on the occasion of the completion of building
a 258 meter high radio tower, at that time the highest in Germany.
The special event callsign DL100OUI (SDOK 100OUI) will be QRV
throughout the year to remember the 100th anniversary of the first
commercial radio contact between Germany and the USA from this
location. OUI were the call letters of the German station at that
time, the US station was located in Tuckerton, NJ.

EU, Belarus:
The radio club "Dalnye Strany" celebrates its golden jubilee
in March with the special call EV50WB.
QSL via EU1AZ (SSB) und via EU1DX (CW, RTTY), LoTW.

FY, French Guiana:
Marc, F1HAR will use the callsign FY5KE in the ARRL DX SSB Contest
in the SOSB 15m HP category. QSL via F1HAR (bureau), FY5KE (direct)
or LoTW. Herve, F5HRY will also be QRV from Kourou in this contest,
signing TO1A in the SOSB 10m category. QSL only via LoTW.

G, England:
GB3RS is station located in the "National Radio Centre" in
Bletchley Park, an exhibition of the history and technology
of radio communication. The RSGB is always looking for volunteers
for the operation of the station. Please contact
carlos.eavis[at]rsgb.org.uk

The club stations of the "International Short Wave League" (ISWL)
are announced to operate as follows in March:
Call QTH OP (IOTA, WAB, WLOTA)
GX4BJC/A Walton on the Naze Herbie, G6XOU (EU-005, TM22 , LH-1841)
GX4BJC/P Herbie, G6XOU
MX1SWL/A (to be announced)
QSLs via G6XOU. http://www.iswl.org.uk/

Mark, G4MEM, will be QRV from his home QTH Harrogate (EU-005,
WLOTA 1841, SO92, WW Loc. IO93fx) using the call sign G100C on
March 2/3. QSL via M0OXOs OQRS: http://www.m0oxo.com/oqrs/

SP, Poland:
Until March 5th, the club station SP6PNZ will use the special
call 3Z55OP on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the
amateur radio club in Opole. An award is available (see website).

On the occasion of the 20th company anniversary of "Bombardier
Transportation (Rail Engineering) Polska Spolka" the special call
3Z20RE will be active on the bands until mid April. An award is
available, see QRZ.COM. QSL via SP5DZC.

In March the special callsign SN150BPM will commemorate the
great battle of Malogoszcz in 1863. QSL via SP7PCA.

TA, Turkey:
Willi, DJ7RJ, will be on the bands as TA4/DJ7RJ from February 27
to March 18, with a preference for the lowbands in CW and SSB.
QSL via Homecall.

TI, Costa Rica:
Juan Carlos, TI2JCY, Carlos, TI2KAC, Mauricio,TI4ZM, Eddie,
K4UN, Bob, W4BW, Keith, W4KTR, and Lex, W4XO, will take part in
the ARRL DX SSB Contest as TI8M in one of the multi operator
categories. Before and during the contest they are "on air" on
all HF bands. QSL via TI2KAC.

TX5: Clipperton Island:
The outstanding DX event of the week is the TX5K DXpedition
to Clipperton (NA-011). On February 18 the "Shogun" left San
Diego and the team is expected to start their operation on
the bands on February 28th or March 1st, until March 10th.
Members of the DXpedition crew are Jef, DD2CW, Mathias, DJ2HD,
Gerhard, DJ5IW, Markus, DJ7EO, Heye, DJ9RR, Christian, DL1MGB,
Dietmar, DL3DXX, Andreas, DL5CW, Thomas, DL5LYM, Yann, F1NGP,
Giovanni, I5JHW, Edward, KE3D, Richard, KF4ZZ, Robert, KK6EK,
Walter, N6XG, Carlos, NP4IW, Kenneth OZ1IKY, Robert, SP5XVY,
Igor, US0VA, Roman, US5WDX, Lance, W7GJ, Michael, WA6O, David WJ2O,
and Luis, XE1L. They will be QRV from two locations with ten
stations, using vertical antennas on the beach and a 6M8GJ yagi
for 6m (including EME). EME propagation windows to Europe are
expected to be favorable; please read the website for details.
They will use the DXA2 system for near real-time online logging:
Frequencies:
CW: 1833, 3523, 7023, 10103, 14033, 18083, 21033, 24903, 28033 kHz
SSB: 3785, 7185, 14185, 18165, 21285, 24975, 28515 kHz
RTTY: 10137, 14087, 18097 kHz
QSL via N2OO, LoTW within 6 months.

UA, Russia:
The club station RK3YWA from Brjansk will use the special call
R100AIP until March 6 to commemorate the 100th birthday of
A. I. Pokryshkin, three times hero of the Soviet Union, who
headed the DOSAAF (Volunteer Society for Cooperation with the Army)
for 8 years after the war and who was an accomplished supporter
of radio sport in the USSR. QSL via RW3YW.

The special event call RG61PP will, from March to May, celebrate
the Day of the Cosmonaut (April 12) and the birthday of Yuri
gagarin (March 9, 1934).

Until March 3, the special callsign R2013CG will be on the
air on the occasion of the 6th "International Children's
Winter Games".

UR, Ukraine:
Radioclub "Delta" celebrates its 20th anniversary with the
special station EO20URD until March 17, and EM7UT and EO0UD
during the whole year. QSLs via UR7UT.

V3, Belize:
Lee, N8LJ (V31LJ), Stan, AC8W (V31AC), and Jim, KB8TXZ (V31VJ),
will be QRV from February27 to March 6 from 160 - 6m in
CW, RTTY and SSB. A participation in the ARRL DX SSB contest in
planned in the M/S category.
QSL V31LJ via K8ESQ; QSL V31AC and V31VJ via KB8TXZ.

W, USA:
Dave, K3FT, and Rob, N3RW, will be active in the ARRL DX SSB
contest from the "New Jersey" battleship as NJ2BB, using the
ship's antennas and possibly some mulitary surplus equipment.
QSL via KB2BRR. http://www.nj2bb.org

With the special call K2O the 20th anniversary of the keel laying
of the show boat "Branson Belle" will be celebrated on March 1/3.
QSL see QRZ.COM http://www.sbbevent.com

Sebastian, OE3SZA, is currently in New Mexico. Starting in March
he's on the bands as W5/OE3SZA. Until February 27 he's QRV from
Albuquerque on the local Echolink repeater: Node Nummer 714946,
call KF5ERC.

XU, Cambodia:
Eddy, ON4AFU will undertake a one-man-DXpedition from March 3 - 14
as XU7AFU, with 100W and wire antennas in CW. QSL via Homecall.

YA, Afghanistan:
Eric, K9GY (T6MO) will take part in the ARRL DX SSB contest in the
SOAB LP category, with a focus on 20m, if conditions permit he'll
also work on 15m/10m. QSL via Homecall.

YN, Nicaragua:
Scott, K7ZO will activate his new short call YN5Z (2012: YN5ZO)
from Nicaragua in the ARRL DX SSB contest in the SOAB HP category.
He'll use a TS-590, KPA-500 PA and a 5 band spiderbeam and wires.
QSL via Homecall, LoTW

YO, Romania:
The European Youth Olympic Winter Festival 2013 took place in
Brasov vom February 17 - 22. Until the end of August, the special
call sign YP0FOTE will be on the air by members of the "AJR
Brasov Radioclub", which issues a special award for this event.
QSL via YO6BBQ. http://eyowf2013.ro

YS, El Salvador: John, NO7B, geniesst to zum 12. March als YS1/NO7B
in SSB von 40 - 10 Meter die Pile-Ups. QSL via Homecall.

ZA, Albania:
Max, IZ4JMA is now living in Albania and will be on the bands as
ZA/IZ4JMA for at least 18 months on all bands and in all modes.
QSL via IZ4JMA.


Changes in the USKA QSL bureau:
QSL cards for non-members of the Swiss IARU society USKA
will no longer be returned with a "Not Member" stamp, but
silently discarded, to save work and money.

RM4A and RM7M:
Willi, DF8WS, receives QSLs for RM4A and RM7M for which he is
not the QSL manager. He was the manager for these calls in the
times of the USSR when they were assigned to hams in Kyrgyzstan;
now they belong to hams in Russia.

DXCC:
The following DXpeditions were accepted for DXCC credit:
4S7DXG (2008 and 2011), 8Q7VR (2008 and 2011)

To apply for the DXCC online, the web browser Firefox of the
Mozilla Foundation is now required; the Internet Explorer is
no longer supported.


Upcoming Contests
-----------------
02.03. Open Ukraine RTTY Championship (Part 1 and 2)
02./03.03. ARRL International DX Contest SSB
02./03.03. DARC VHF-, UHF-, Microwave Contest
03.03. UBA Spring Contest
03.03. DARC 10-m-DIGITAL-Contest
03.03. Open Ukraine RTTY Championship (Part 3)
05.03. YL-CW-Party


IOTA Compiled by Klaus, DL7UXG (E-Mail: iota@dxhf.darc.de)
====

Island Activities

AF-017; 3B9; Rodrigues Island: Toshi/JA8BMK, Ken/JN1THL and
Yoshiko/JQ1LCW will be QRV from Rodrigues Island (WWFF 3BFF-004,
WLOTA 4265) as 3B9DX from March 1 - 10. They expect to be QRV in CW,
SSB, RTTY and PSK31 on 80 - 10m. If time permits, Toshi/JA8BMK
will be QRV from Mauritius (IOTA AF-049; WLOTA 0595) on February
27/28. QSL only direct via EA5GL.

AS-024; JA6; Yaeyama Islands: The special event call 8J6ISG will be QRV
in March and April on all HF bands and modes from Ishigaki Island
(WLOTA 0134) on the occasion of the opening of the New Ishigaki
Airport. QSL via JARL bureau.

AS-042; UA0B; Severnaya Zemlya (North Land) (incl. Malyy Taymyr,
Shmidta, Sredniy, etc.): Vladimir, RV3EFH, will help IOTA hunters
to work Bolshevik Island from March to October on 40/20/15/10
Meter in CW, SSB and digital modes as RV3EFH/0. QSLs will be
available after his return, direct only.

AS-126; HS; Malay Peninsula South West group: The activity announced
in DXMB 1820 (HS0ZJF/9) was cancelled. http://www.on4afu.net/

EU-002; OH0; Aland Island: From Brando Island (WW Loc. KP00lj) Kim/OH6KZP
will be QRV as OH0X in the ARRL DX SSB contest. QSL via OH2TA (d/B).

EU-013; GJ/MJ; Jersey: For the ARRL DX SSB contest, Rich/M5IRC plans to
activate the "Jersey ARS Club Station" GJ2A in St. Brelade (WLOTA
0818). QSL via LoTW or direct via GJ2A.

EU-024; I*0; Sardina: From March 2 to 17 the special event call sign
II0IDP will be on the air from the former coastal radio station
of the Italian Navy in Cagliari. QSL via IS0IGV (d/B).

EU-038; PA; Noord Holland/ Friesland/ Groningen Province group:
Marcel/PD5MVH spends his vacation (March 2/16) on Vlieland Island
(WLOTA 0773) and plans to be QRV on 40, 20 and 10m in SSB QRV.
QSL via PD5MVH (d/B).

EU-041; I*0; Maddalena Archipelago: The special event callsign II0ICH
will be QRV from March 2 to 17 from La Maddalena. This is an
activity supporting the "7th Italian Navy Coastal Radio Stations
Award 2013". QSL via IM0QMA (d/B). http://www.assoradiomarinai.it/

NA-002; VP5; Caicos Islands: Scott/K0MD will use the callsign VP5H from
Providenciales Island (WLOTA 2003) during the ARRL DX SSB contest.
QSL via LoTW and W0GJ (d/B).

NA-005; VP9; Bermuda Islands: Kurt/W6PH and Bob/WA1Z will take part in
the ARRL DX SSB contest as VP9I from Bermuda Island. QSL via LoTW
and direct via WW3S. http://www.vp9ge.com/vp9i.htm

NA-021; 8P; Barbados: Tim/W2SC will take part in the ARRL DX SSB Contest
from Barbados (WLOTA 0999) as 8P5A. QSL via NN1N (d), LoTW.

NA-023; VP2V; British Virgin Islands: From Feburary 27 to March 4,
Larry/KE2VB will be on the HF bands as VP2V/KE2VB in CW and maybe
some SSB, including a participation in the ARRL DX contest.
QSL via NR6M (d/B).

NA-024; J3; Grenada: Bob/G3PJT plans to be active as J34G (March 5/20)
from Grenada (WLOTA 0718). With a K2 and vertical antennas he'll
show up on the HF bands in "holiday style", with a focus on 30m
and 80m and a participation in the RSGB Commonwealth Contest.
QSL via G3PJT (d/B). Bureau cards can be requested by email.

NA-034; W4; Florida State Centre West (Pasco to Sarasota County)
group: Lou/W0FK will sign W0FK/4 from Longboat Key (USi FL053S,
WW Loc. EL87qj) from March 2 - 16 on the IOTA frequencies.
QSL via LoTW and W0FK (d/B).

NA-058; W4; Georgia State group: On March 2nd Pete/VE3IKV will activate
St. Simons Island (USi GA003S, WLOTA 4115) as W4/VA3RA in CW only
on 30m and 17m. QSL via VE3IKV (d/B).

NA-062; W4; Florida State (Florida Keys) group: After a brief activation
of St. Simons Island, Pete/VE3IKV will spend his vacation (March 3-15)
on Key West (USi FL040S) and operates in holiday style as W4/VA3RA
on 30m and 17m. QSL via VE3IKV (d/B).

NA-100; V2; Antigua and Barbuda: Alan/N3AD will use the shack of V26B
in Saint George Parish (WLOTA 1118; WW Loc. FK97cc) on March 1/3
and take part in the ARRL DX SSB contest as V26M. QSL via W3HNK (d).

NA-106; KP2; Virgin Islands: Brad, K7EUG, will still be on St. Croix
as NP2/K7EUG until March 5th. QSL via Homecall, LoTW, eQSL.

OC-019; KH6/KH7; Hawaiian Islands: In the ARRL DX SSB contest, Al/F5VHJ
will be QRV from Hawaii (USi HI025S, WLOTA 0065) as NH7A.
QSL via LoTW or F5VHJ (d/B).

SA-036; P4; Aruba Island: From March 3 to 17, Howard/WA2NHA will be on
Aruba (WLOTA 0033) and plans to be on the bands as P4/WA2NHA on
80m - 10m, mostly in CW. QSL via WA2NHA (d/B).
Another activation from Aruba in the ARRL DX SSB Contest is planned
by Andy/AE6Y as P49Y. QSL via AE6Y (d), LoTW .

SA-099; PJ2; Curacao Island: John/K6AM, Wayne/K8LEE and Geoff/W0CG
will visit the "Signal Point Super-Station" PJ2T on Curacao (WLOTA
0942) from February 26 to March 12. In the ARRL DX SSB Contest
they will take part as PJ2T, outside the contest they will use
PJ2/homecalls. QSL via Homecall. QSL for PJ2T via W3HNK (d).

IOTA Information
The following IOTA operations from October 2012 to January 2013
were approved for the IOTA programme:
RA4HKM/0 (AS-025), C6AVA (NA-048 & NA-054), YB4IR/5 (OC-075), L22D
(SA-022) and LU6W (SA-096). SA-096 is therefore now a valid group.

Calendar
--------
from / to DX DXNL
01.03.-10.03. 3B9DX 1821*
2014 3W3B 1815
to 15. April 3Z20RE 1821*
to 5. March 3Z55OP 1821*
to 28. February 3Z5MT 1808
2013 4A2I 1820
to 5. March 4JT7DL.. 1820
09.11.-09.03.2013 4S7KKG 1805
20.01.-28.02. 5H1Z 1816
09. - 28.02.? 6V2R.. 1818
to 15. March 5V7JD 1818
08.12.-01.03.13 5W0W 1809/1810
to 2014 5Z4/LA4GHA.. 1810
to 2014 5Z4EE 1803/1807
11.02. - 03.04. 6V7S 1818
17.01. -10.03. 6W2SC.. 1815
to 2014 7P8CC 1807/1820
from 17. December 7P8RI 1810
to 31. March 2013 8J1SPY 1788
to 12. March 8J4CEH 1819
to 31. March 2013 8J5SSS 1807
10.12. -03.03.2013 8J6HAM 1809
01.03.-30.04. 8J6ISG 1821*
23.12. - 25.03.2013 8N119T 1811/12
to 31. March 2014 8N2MDR 1813
02.03.-03.03. 8P1V 1820
02.03.-03.03. 8P5A 1821*
26.02.-03.03. 8P9RM 1820
February2013 8Q7AK 1817
to 5. March 9A5PC 1821*
to May 9G5MS 1816
February 9H3RX.. 1819
1. - 9. March 9M6/N6MUF 1821*
to Oktober 2014 9V1RM 1751
4. - 12. March 9X0NH 1920*
24.02.-02.03. A35WH/p 1820
to September 2013 A52SV 1752
to 10. March 2013 BM0LF.. 1805
14.02.-06.03. C6AZZ 1819
20.02.-03.03. C6ANM 1820
to end 2013 C91IW 1787
unknown CE8DMT 1815
to August CN2ZA.. 1817
to May 2013? D2SG 1748/1780
to December 2014 DA0EIM 1815
1.1. - 31.12.2013 DB100AWPB 1814
2013 DL100OUI 1821*
1.1 - 31.12.2013 DL50FRANCE 1813
to February2013 DP0GVN 1756
1.1. - 31.12.2013 DR175EDS 1816
30.9. or 31.12.2013 DR20CFT 1820
1.1. - 31.12.2013 DR90VOX 1813
Resident DU1/W7XA 1811/12
unknown DU6/OE9MON 1818
Resident DU7TET 1814
18.02-8.03. EG1WAA 1819
1.1.- 31.12. EI13CLAN 1813
to 1. October EM70LI.. 1819
2013 EM7UT 1821*
2013 EO0UD 1821*
to 17. March EO20URD 1821*
to 3. March ES95A.. 1819/1820
1. - 31. March EV50WB 1821*
01.02.-25.03. FG/F6ITD 1817/1818
15.02.-09.03. FG4KH 1820
Resident FG4NO 1811/12
to 1. March 2013 FH8NX 1747
25.02.-03.03. FM/F5VHJ 1820
to 21. February FM/HB9WDF 1819
January... FT5WQ 1816
January... FT5XT 1816
2./3. March FY5KE 1821*
2013 G100C.. 1817/1821*
2013 G100RSGB.. 1811/12
permanent GB3RS 1821*
2013 (WE) GM100C 1820
February GB8OSC 1819
02.03.-03.03. GJ2A 1821*
March GX4BJC/A.. 1821*
to 30. Juni HA30IGY 1820
2013 HA30S 1819
18.02.-28.02. H44KW 1819
to late 2013 H44RK 1793
2013 HA110RAEM 1817
1.1. - 31.12.2013 HB30OK 1811/12
5. February- 9. March HC2/RC5A.. 1817
15.1. - 28.2. HF0A 1814
to 31. March HG66MALEV 1818
18.01. - 31.03. HK3JCL 1815/1819
to 28.02. HL1VAU/2 1820
to September 2013 HI3/KL7JR 1745
to January2014 HR2/NP3J.. 1820
25.02. - 25.05. HR5/F2JD 1820
cancelled HS0ZJF/9 1820/1821*
02.03.-17.03. II0ICH 1821*
02.03.-17.03. II0IDP 1821*
to 31. March II7IADO 1815
February IO5SP 1817
to 3. March IR7WAP 1818
to July 2013 J28UC 1734
to August 2014 J28NC 1796
05.03.-20.03. J34G 1821*
06.02.-08.03. J38RF 1818
10.02. - 02.03. J52HF.. 1818
14.02.-11.03. J88DR 1819
15.01.- mid April JG8NQJ/JD1 1815
Resident JT1CO 1814
to 11. April 2013 JX9JKA 1773/1807
to 3. March K2O 1821*
to March 2013 K6H 1803
to 2013 KG4AJ 1756
17.02.-01.03. KG4WV 1819
to Juni 2013 KH2/N2NL 1680
to March 2013 KH9/WA2YUN 1771
26.02.-05.03. KP2/K0BBC 1820
permanent LU1ZG 1816
February LY16W 1818
2013 LZ1771SDG.. 1819
02.03.-03.03. NH7A 1821*
2./3. March NJ2BB 1821*
to April OA6Q 1819
to 3. April 2017 OG3077F 1789
2./3. March OH0X 1821*
to 3. March OJ0H/mm.. 1818
1.1. - 31.12.2013 OU1RAEM 1813
2./3. March NH7A 1821*
to 5. March NP2/K7EUG 1821*
to 2014 P29NO 1814
03.03.-17.03. P4/WA2NHA 1821*
02.03.-03.03. P49Y 1821*
16. - 28. February PD13BP 1819
02.03.-16.03. PD5MVH/p 1821*
February PF100ZOO 1817
11. - 28. February PF13ANT 1818
24.02.-11.03. PJ2/DL5AXX 1820
26.02.-12.03. PJ2/K6AM 1821*
26.02.-12.03. PJ2/K8LEE 1821*
15.02.-22.03. PJ2/PA0VDV 1819
02.03.-03.03. PJ2T 1821*
26.02.-12.03. PJ2/W0CG 1821*
to 6. March R100AIP 1821*
to 3. March R2013CG 1821*
1.1. - 31.12.2013 R400DR 1814
to 31.03. R350FP 1817
to Oktober R60SKV 1814
1. March - 31. Mai RG61PP 1821*
01.02.- Ende 2013 RI1ANP 1817
12.02. - 31.03. RI1ANU 1818
March - Oktober RV3EFH/0 1821*
1.1. - 23.12.2013 S5300TP 1813
to Juni SM0TSC 1816
March SN150BPM 1821*
to Juni ST2/ZS6AKB 1815
to min. mid April ST2SF 1816
Resident SV2ASP/A 1814
to early March T6LG 1795/1807/1815
to Oktober 2013 T6MH 1806
to early Mai T6MO 1819/18201821*
to summer 2014 T6T 1810
27. February- 18. March TA4/DJ7RJ 1821*
to 10. March TC16BURSA 1816
February TC1BW 1817
2./3. March +- TI8M 1821*
to 2015? TJ3SN (?) 1806
2./3. March TO1A 1821*
17.02.-03.03. TO22C 1819
02.03.-03.03. TO5A 1820
to March TT8/US3EZ 1815
28.02 - 10.03. TX5K 1821*
unknown TZ6BB 1817
18.01. - 02.03. UE70Q 1815
01.03.-03.03. V26M 1821*
27. February- 6. March V31LJ.. 1821*
20.02.-21.03. V47JA 1820
21.02. - 21.03. V63DXA 1820
to November 2014 V73NS 604/1668/1752
to January2014 VK0JJJ 1815
20.02.-14.03. VP2MRS 1820
20.02.-14.03. VP2MUR 1820
27.02.-04.03. VP2V/KE2VB 1821*
02.03.-03.03. VP5H 1821*
02.03.-03.03. VP9I 1821*
to March 2013? VU3BPZ/3.. 1800
02.03.-16.03. W0FK/4 1821*
02.03.-15.03. W4/VA3RA 1821*
unknown W5/OE3SZA 1821*
20.01.-27.02. WA2USA/4 1815
5. - 28. February WA8LOW/KH8 1816
to Mai 2014 XE1/DM3DL 1730
21.02.- 02.03. XT2AEF.. 1820
10.02-18.03. XU7ACQ 1818
3. - 14. March XU7AFU 1821*
Resident XW1A 1814
to 2014 XW4XR 1815
ab 14. November YI1IRQ 1807
2./3. March +- YN5Z 1821*
to 30.08. YP0FOTE 1821*
1.1. - 31.12.2013 YP10KQT 1813
to 12. March YS1/NO7B 1821*
11. - 31. January YS3CW 1814
to 31. December YU15OTC 1815
01.02. - 31.12 YU313EDICT.. 1819
1.1. - 31.12.2013 Z320RSM.. 1813
to April or Mai Z6/S52DD 1813
unknown Z6/SP5CJQ 1813
Resident Z81B 1817
unknown Z81Z 1815/1820
to August 2014 ZA/IZ4JMA 1821*
to Oktober 2013 ZD9KX 1795
to 12. August 2013 ZF2TK 1800
to February2014 ZS7V 1820
to 2014 ZY2014WC 1774
* = new or updated
.. = and other calls

QSL information
---------------
3B9DX via EA5GL
3Z20RE via SP5DZC (B)
3Z51MOC via SP7MOC (B), (L), eQSL
3Z55OP via SP6PNZ
3ZL301GVX via SP3GVX (B)
4A2I via XE2I (B)
4JT6RO via 4K4K (d)
6W2SC via HA3AUI (d)
8J6ISG (B)
8P1V via W1VE (d)
8P5A via NN1N (d), (L)
8P9RM via W1VE (d)
9G1RU via HB9STZ
9U4U via M0URX (B, OQRS) (L)
9K2/W3JK via W3JK (B), (L), eQSL
9A1A (B)
9A5PC via NF4A, (L)
9M6/N6MUF via DJ0YI (B), (L)
9X0NH via G3RWF (B), (L)
A6/SQ9UM via SQ9UM (L), eQSL
AO1ICE via EA1WK (B), (L)
A61DJ via IZ8CLM (B)
AO5ANT via EA5FL (B)
AO7WAP via EC7ZK(B, E-Mail)
C6ASP via W6KW
CM8VRD via EA7FTR
CP4PG via DK2GA (B)
CW3R via CX1AA (B)
DL100OUI (B)
DR10EDBG via DH1BUZ (B)
DR20CFT via DG2MEL (B)
EA6/KH7XX via OE6MBG (d)
EE5D via EA5YI (B), (L)
EG7DCA via EA7URS (B)
EK3GM via IK2QPR (B)
ES95B via ES5QD
ES95Q via ES5RY (B)
ES95S via ES2TI (B)
ES95V via ES6DO (B)
EG7DCA via EA7URS (B)
EM7UT via UR7UT
EO0UD via UR7UT
EO20URD via UR7UT
EV50WB via EU1AZ (SSB) EU1DX (CW, RTTY), (L)
FG4KH via F1DUZ (B)
FY5KE via F1HAR (B), FY5KE (d, QRZ.COM), (L)
G100C via M0OXO (OQRS)
GB3RS (B)
GB0ANT via M0OXO (B, OQRS), (L)
GJ2A (d)
GX3VGG eQSL
GX4BJC/A via G6XOU (B), eQSL
GX4BJC/p via G6XOU (B), eQSL
H44KW via G3SWH (B), (L)
HB9IVE via HB9BHY (B)
HL2ZBD/3 via JK3IJQ (B)
HZ1PS via IZ8CLM (B)
HF2013MAX via SP3YAC (B)
HF8J (d), (L)
HK1T via EA5KB (d)
HK1X via EA7FTR (d)
IH9YMC eQSL
II0ICH via IM0QMA (B)
II0IDP via IS0IGV (B)
IO5O via IK5RLP (B)
IP8AAW via IK8FIQ (B)
IR1ANT via I1HYW (d)
IR4M via I4IFL (B)
IP8AAW via IK8FIQ (B)
J34G via G3PJT (B)
J38A via K4LTA (d), (L)
J52HF via I3LDP (B, auch OQRS)
K2O QRZ.COM
K4A via K6EID (B)
KG4KL via KN4KL (L)
KH0/JF1LUT via JF1LUT (B)
KH0WF via JH1AJT (B)
KH7X (d), (L) (*)
L50EY via LU bureau or EA5KB
LN5O via LA5O (B), (L)
LW5EE via EA5FL (B)
LZ10ANT via LZ3SM (B)
LN5O (B, OQRS), (d), (L)
LT5D via LU2DT (B)
LT5X via WD9EWK (B)
LZ1323SKZ via LZ1KCP (B)
M3W via G4FAL (B)
MX0ROA (B)
MX1SWL/A via G6XOU (B), eQSL
NH7A via F5VHJ (B), (L)
NJ2BB via KB2BRR
NP2/K7EUG via K7EUG (B), (L), eQSL
OE2013SSU via OE1SSU (B)
OH0R via OH2PM (B)
OH0X via OH2TA (B)
OH1D via OH1JD
OK7K via OK1BN
OL7M via OK1YM, (L)
OO9O via ON7SS (B)
OQ5M (B, QRZ.COM), (L), eQSL
OS0S via ON4ZD (L), eQSL
OS8A via ON8VK (B)
P29NO via EA5GL (d), (L), eQSL
P39P via 5B4ES (B)
P4/WA2NHA via WA2NHA (B)
P49Y via AE6Y (d)
PD5MVH/p via PD5MVH (B)
PJ2/K6AM via K6AM (B)
PJ2/K8LEE via K8LEE (B)
PJ2/N0VD via N0VD (B)
PJ2/W0CG via W0CG (d)
PJ2T via W3HNK (d)
PQ7M (B), (L)
PY2FN/p via PY2FN (B), (L)
R100AIP via RW3YW
R1TEU (B)
R2013CG via UA8WAA (B)
R245GS via RL2A (d)
R400DR via RN3DG (B)
RV3EFH/0 via RV3EFH (d)
SN150BPM via SP7PCA (B)
SN7Q via SP7GIQ
SP0OTC via SP2IW
ST2UOK via EA7FTR (d)
T30TT via W7JET (B), (L), eQSL
T6MO via K9GY (B)
TA4/DJ7RJ via DJ7RJ (B)
TB5ZND (d, QRZ.COM)
TI2/IK5TBK via IK5TBK
TI8M via TI2KAC (B)
TM0R via F5GGL
TM10WAP via F8DHE (B)
TM11G via F5TLN (B)
TM55M via F0ESV (B)
TM11G via F5TLN (B), eQSL
TM2B via F8CIL (d), (L), eQSL
TM2T via F6KDF (B)
TM50ENSO via F5LGQ (B)
TM5E via F8KGS
TM5OTT via F4SGU (B)
TM6X via F5VHY (B)
TO1A (L)
TO22C via F6HMQ (B)
TX5K via N2OO, (L)
TY2BP via IK2IQD (d)
TZ6BB via W3HNK (B)
UE95RA via UA3YLP
UF6OGG via RW6HS (d)
UU7J (L)
V26M via W3HNK (d)
V31AC via KB8TXZ
V31LJ via K8ESQ (QRZ.COM)
V31TP via WC0W
V73NS via W3HNK (L)
V31VJ via KB8TXZ
VI4POLIO via VK4ZD
VP2V/KE2VB via NR6M (B)
VP5H via W0GJ (B)
W0FK/4 via W0FK (B)
VP9I via WW3S (d)
W4/VA3RA via VE3IKV (B)
XT2TT via IK2CIO (B), (L) / I2YSB (d)
XU7AFU via ON4AFU (B)
YE6YE via EA7FTR
YN5Z via K7ZO, (L)
YP0FOTE via YO6BBQ
YQ0ANT via YO2LIW (d)
YQ8ANT via YO8AZQ (B)
YS1/NO7B via NO7B
Z320Y via Z37Y (B)
Z36T via DJ0LZ (d)
ZA/IZ4JMA via IZ4JMA (B)
ZW5WIM via PU5IKE (B), (L), eQSL
ZW6AJU via PP6AJM (d), eQSL
ZZ6B via PT2OP (B)

(d) = direct only (B) = bureau ok
(*) = new manager (L) = LoTW


Many thanks for contributing to this issue of the DXNL are going to:
Carl Smith (QRZ DX), 425DXNews, ICPO Bulletin, OPDX-Bulletin, DF6EX
(for WIN-QSL), DJ5AV, DJ9ZB, DL1SBF, DL5CW, DL3WK, DL7MAE,
F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, NG3K, OE2IKN, SQ7LQJ, UR7UT, VK4ZD

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Spratly Island DXpedition

Steve, 9M6DXX, reports that the 9M4SLL Spratly Island DXpedition will take place between March 10-18th.

Unfortunately Christian, EA3NT, had to withdraw from the DXpedition due
to work reasons, but he has been replaced by two experienced Hungarian
DXpeditioners: Pista HA5AO and George HA5UK.

The other operators are John 9M6XRO, Steve 9M6DXX, James 9V1YC, Don G3BJ, Tony KM0O and Ben N6MU/DJ0YI (total 8 operators).

9M4SLL will operate with five stations simultaneously at peak times,
using mainly Elecraft K3 and K2 transceivers plus full legal power linear
amplifiers on all stations. The antennas will all be verticals and all
will be sited within a few meters of the ocean. In particular we will have
a Titanex V160E 27m (87ft) high vertical for 160 and 80m with a Pennant
antenna for RX on those bands.

Activity will be on 160 to 10m, CW, SSB and RTTY. There will be no 60 meters operation as that is not permitted by the Malaysian licence.

The QSL Manager is Tim, M0URX, and direct or bureau QSLs can be requested by OQRS from his website at http://m0urx.com/oqrs.

Logs will be uploaded to LoTW as soon as possible after the end of the DXpedition - within a few days. We plan to upload to an online log once per day during the DXpedition.

Further information, including suggested operating frequencies, can be
found on the 9M4SLL page on M0URX's website at http://m0urx.com/9m4sll.

OPDX

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Battleship on-the-air for Wisconsin QSO Party

Gene, K9UTQ, will activate the 'USS Wisconsin Battleship BB-64', N4WIS, during the Wisconsin QSO Party on March 9th.

QSL via N4WIS.

For more details and updated, visit:
http://www.n4wis.org/n4wis/index.php

Monday, February 25, 2013

Important information regarding Digital DXCC applications

The DXCC Blog reports: "Before proceeding with an Online DXCC application you 'must', first, have Mozilla Firefox installed on your computer. Online DXCC is not compatible with Internet Explorer.

"If you do not use Firefox please visit this site to download and install this free program: http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/"

For the complete announcement, go the DXCC Blog page listed below.
http://www.arrl.org/dxcc-blog

OPDX




1

DXCC News

Bill Moore, NC1L, ARRL Awards Branch Manager, is now accepting the following operations for DXCC credit:

4S7DXG – Sri Lanka; Only operations in 2008 and 2011
8Q7VR – Maldives; Only operations in 2008 and 2011

If you had credit rejected for contacts with dates during the periods noted, contact dxccrules@arrl.org to be put on the list for an update.
Contacts before or after these periods cannot be accepted.

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IOTA News from OPDX

25 February, 2013

Island activities:

AF-109. (New IOTA) Members of the Egyptian Radio Amateur Society for Development (ERASD) plan to be active as SU8N from Geziret Disuqi (aka Nelson's Island), an island in the Nile Delta and Sinai Region Group, during May for one week (May 3-10th).
"Nelson's Island" is approximately 20 kilometers east of the Egyptian port of Alexandria, four kilometers north of Cape Aboukir. Nelson's Island is approximately 350 meters by 150 meters. Activity will be on most HF bands. Operators mentioned are Said/SU1SK, Ateff/SU1AO, Hossam/SU1HM and Ayman/SU1AR. Look for more info to be forthcoming. Also, watch the ERASD's Web page at: http://www.qsl.net/egyptham
Also, watch: https://www.facebook.com/events/441478712566533

AS-042. Vladimir, RV3EFH, will once again be active as RV3EFH/0 from Bolshevik Island between March and October. Bolshevik Island is the second largest island of the archipelago of Severnaya Zemlya in the Russian Arctic. Activity is will be on 40/20/15/10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. While there he plans to activate several Loc. Squares. QSL via his QRZ.com address. All QSL will be answered once he returns to the mainland. Visit his Web page at:
http://www.rv3efh.russian-hamradio.net

EU-047. Mike, DG5LAC, will be active as DG5LAC/p from Juist Island (GIA N-003) between July 27th and August 9th. Activity will be on 40-10 meters, possibly 80m, using 100 watts and SSB. He will also be a "part-time" entry in the RSGB IOTA Contest. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau, direct, eQSL, LoTW and OQRS.

EU-105. Operators Geert/ON7USB, Tim/ON5HC, Pat/ON7PQ, Jo/ON5MF and Francis/ON8AZ will be active as TM3B from Batz Island (WLOTA 0680) between May 4-11th. QSL via ON8AZ. The group has a Web page (still under construction) at: http://www.eu105.be

NA-014. Jim, AE1C, will be active as AE1C/VE9 from Grand Manan Island (CISA NB003, WLOTA 0082) between August 18-25th. Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands using 200 watts and a vertical antenna. QSL via his home callsign (LoTW preferred), eQSL or direct.

NA-034. Lou, W0FK, will be active from Longboat Key between March 2-16th. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

NA-058. Pete, VE3IKV, will be active as W4/VA3RA from St. Simons Island (USI GA003S, WLOTA 4115, Glynn County, GA) on March 2nd. Activity will be on 30 or 17 meters using CW. QSL via VE3IKV, direct or by the Bureau.

NA-062. Pete, VE3IKV, will be active as W4/VA3RA from Key West (USI FL040S, Monroe County, FL) between March 3-15th. Activity will be holiday style on 30 or 17 meters using CW. QSL via VE3IKV, direct or by the Bureau.

NA-079. Pete, VE3IKV, will be active as VE3IKV/W4 from the Dry Tortugas Islands (Monroe County, FL) between March 11-14th. Activity will depend on the weather. Operations will be conducted by a battery and a solar panel since there is no power on the island. This will be CW only operation on 30/17/6 meters. QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau or direct.

NA-143. Joe, K5KUA, will once again be active as K5KUA/5 from Galveston Island (USI TX001S, Galveston County, TX) between March 28th and April 1st. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using mainly CW and the Digital modes. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

NA-213. Operators Allan/KV4T, Steve/KI4GGJ, John/AJ4T, Gaston/W4CCF and Nicholas/KJ4AVG will once again be active as homecall/p from Dauphin Island (USI AL002S, Mobile County, AL) between June 19-24th. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL via their home callsigns.

OC-245. (Update) Operators Ucok/YB6AR, Adhi/YB3MM, Budi/YF1AR and Evendi/YC6EI will be active as homecall/6 from Rondo Island (ARLHS IDO-369), the most western island lighthouse in Indonesia between March 9-17th. The group has applied for a special callsign but has not heard anything yet. Rondo Island is very difficult to reach since there is no special beach for the boat landing. This will be the first time amateur radio operations will take place from Rondo Island. Activity will be on 80-10 meters with 4 stations on the air using SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via IZ8CCW, direct or by the Bureau. The group is looking for sponsors. For more info and updates, visit: http://www.mdxc.org/oc-245

SA-027. Operators Jose/PU5IKE (Team Leader), Adriano/PP5RK and André (SWL) were expected to be active as ZW5WIM from Paz Island this past weekend (February 23-24th) during the South American Lighthouses Weekend. QSL via PU5IKE, direct, LoTW, e-QSL and Bureau.

SA-028. You may have one more day (February 25th) to work Marcelo, PY2FN, as PY2FN/p from São Sebastião Island. This is the first operation from the Farol Ponta da Sela Lighthouse (ARLHS BRA-287). QSL via his home callsign. Log will be uploaded to LoTW after his activity.

SA-030. (Update) The team that was going to be active as CV5A from Flores Island between February 21-24th, had to suspend their operation until further notice.

Compiled by Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
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