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Next update 12 APRIL.2014 circa 07:00local.

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160 METRES IN PORTUGAL:
Amateur radio operators in Portugal have been granted temporary use of the extended 160m band segment 1850-2000kHz to participate in several contests during 2014:

The CQ WW 160 Meter Contest (CW and SSB);
The ARRL International DX Contest (CW and SSB);
The CQ WW WPX (CW and SSB);
The King of Spain Contest (CW and SSB);
The IARU HF Championship;
The CQ WW DX Contest (CW and SSB) and
The ARRL 160 Meter Contest.

[TNX CT1BOH]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1187 - 01FEBRUARY.2014]

ANTARCTICA:
Mike, RW1AI will be active as RI1ANT from Mirny Station, Antarctica from December 2013 through February 2015. QSL via RW1AI, direct or bureau. Logsearch at www.qsl.net/ua1ake/logs/.

[Info. 425 DX News # 1176 - 16NOVEMBER.2013]

CARIBBEAN TOUR:
Martin, DB4BJ will be active as FS/DB4BJ from Saint Martin (NA-105) from 28 March to 01 April, and as J79DB from Dominica (NA-101) on 01-14 April. He will operate SSB, PSK and RTTY on 30-10metres. QSL via DB4BJ, direct or bureau.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

CUBA & 60 METRES:
Cuban radio amateurs have been authorized to operate SSB, CW, PSK31 and PSK63 on 5418-5430 kHz, "a continuous segment of 12 kHz, unlike other countries that allow 'channels'. Transmitting power is limited based on the class of license, 10Watts for novices; 50watts for the rest. It allows for up to 100watts for all users in emergency conditions".
[TNX QRZ DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1187 - 01FEBRUARY.2014]

HEARD ISLAND 2016:
Originally planned for January 2014 and then postponed to January 2015 [425DXN 1181], the expedition to Heard Island (VK0EK) is now scheduled for January 2016. Version 2.3 of the "Project Description" was released on 01 February, and it can be found at www.heardisland.org (click on Documents).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1188 - 08FEBRUARY.2014]

LATEST DX NEWS UPDATES:

added between 29MARCH.2014 and 05APRIL.2014

5T : MAURITANIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Jean, ON8RA has been active again as 5T0JL from Mauritania since 01 March. He operates CW only. See 5T0JL on qrz.com for his QSLling policy and operating habits. Jean has been authorized to use special callsign 5T1MMbetween 15 and 22 April; look for him especially during the CQ Manchester Mineira DX Contest (19-20 April).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

9M2 : MALAYSIA - TIOMAN ISLAND - IOTA [AS-046]
Victor, R6AF was active as 9M2/R6AF from Nusajaya (mainland Malaysia) on 01-04 April. On 05-10 April he will be QRV as 9M2/R6AF/p from Tioman Island (AS-046). QSL via home call (OQRS on Club Log).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

C5 : THE GAMBIA
Pedro, ON7WP will be active again as C5WP from The Gambia between 07 and 15 April. He will be QRV on 80-6metres SSB and PSK. QSL via home call, direct only. See www.qrz.com/db/C5WP for QSLling instructions.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

CY0/VA1AXC : SABLE ISLAND - IOTA [NA-063]
The CY0P DXpedition team (VE1RGB, AI5P and WA4DAN) has donated a complete HF station to Aaron, CY0/VA1AXC, who is returning to Sable Islandaround 16 April. The team has also ordered new antenna wire for his all band dipole. This is in addition to all of the antennas and coaxial cables used by CY0P and donated to Parks Canada at the conclusion of the DXpedition. Aaron works a rotating schedule for Parks Canada ( approximately two months on the island, and two months back in Nova Scotia). QSL via JE1LET, direct only.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

F : FRANCE - AUBAGNE - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Special callsign TM29UFT will be is use on 06-20 April for the 29th annual meeting of the Union Francaise des Telegraphistes, to be held in Aubagne. Expect activity on 160-6metres CW only. QSL via F6ICG; all of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the REF bureau.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

HB0 : LIECHTENSTEIN - STEG
Look for HB0/PA2HGJ, HB0/PA2HW, HB0/PA2RDK, HB0/PA3CNO, HB0/PA3DFR, HB0/PA3HK, HB0/PE0MGB and HB0/PE1FLO to be active from Steg, Liechtenstein on 05-12 April. They will operate CW, SSB and PSK31 on 160-10metres. QSL via PE1FLO (all of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau in June).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

HC8 : GALAPAGIS - ISLA ISABELLA - IOTA [SA-004]
Vlad, UA4WHX, has been active as HC8ART from Isla Isabela, Galapagos (SA-004) since 30 March. He operates RTTY, CW and SSB. Length of stay unknown. See www.qrz.com/db/UA4WHX for QSLling Instructions.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

I : ITALIA [ITALY] - ANNIVERSARY STATION
Back in 1924, I1AA was the first callsign issued to an amateur radio club in Italy - the "Society of Friends of Radiocommunications" in Ferrara, nowadays ARI Ferrara (IQ4FA). To celebrate the 90th anniversary, Dario IZ4UEZ will be active as II4AA on 04-06 April. QSL via IQ4FA, direct or bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

JA : NIPPON [JAPAN] - UJI ISLAND - IOTA [AS-067]
Taka, JA8COE will be active as JA8COE/6 from Uji Island (AS-067) on 11-15 April. QSL via home call, direct only.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

JD1 : OGASAWARA - CHICHIJIMA - IOTA [AS-031]
JA2NQG will be active as JD1AAI from Chichijima (AS-031), Ogasawara on 09-17 April. He will operate mainly CW, with some activity during the Japan International DX Contest. QSL via JA2NQG.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

PA : THE NETHERLANDS [HOLLAND] - AMELAND ISLAND - IOTA [EU-038]
Marcel, PD5MVH will be active as PD5MVH/p from Ameland Island (EU-038) on 05-19 April. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[TNX DX Newsletter]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

S7 : SEYCHELLES - IOTA [see text]
Wolfgang, OE1MWW to be active as S79WK from the Seychelles in April.
On 06-11 and 19-25 April he will be on Praslin and Mahe respectively (both count for AF-024);
On 12-19 April he will be maritime mobile while cruising around the islands.
He will operate CW, SSB and PSK31 during his evenings. QSL via home call.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

S7 : SEYCHELLES - MAHE - IOTA [AF-024]
Pascal, F5JSD will be active holiday style as S79SD from Mahe (AF-024), Seychelles on 15-25 April. He will operate mainly CW on 40-10metres (and possibly 6m) during his local mornings and evenings. In the Seychelles the allocated portion of 40m is 7050-7100kHz, so while operating CW he will be listening down (around 7030). QSL via F5JSD, bureau preferred. All of the QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW when he returns home.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

VK9L : LORD HOWE ISLAND - IOTA [OC-004]
Preparations for the 2014 Lagunaria DX Group 13-29 October DXpeditionto Lord Howe Island [425DXN 1887] are ongoing.
Michael, DL6MHW has joined the group, which now includes 16 operators.
Two callsigns have been issued:
for the standard DXpedition operation they will use VK9DLX, while during the CQ WW DX SSB Contest they will use VK9LM (in memory of DJ5CQ, SK since 1995, who was active from Lord Howe Island with this callsign several times in the 1980s and 1990s).
Lord Howe can be reached by plane, but the transport capacities on the flight are stricly limited to 14kg per person. Most of the equipment will have to be shipped from Germany to the island by sea freight, and donations to help offset those costs are gratefully accepted. See www.lordhowe2014.org for further information and updates.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

VP5 : CAICOS ISLANDS - PROVIDENCIALES - IOTA [NA-002]
Steve, VE3OC will be active again as VP5/VE3OC from Providenciales, Caicos Islands (NA-002) on 09-14 April. QSL via LoTW and eQSL, paper QSLs go direct only to his home call.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

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3D2 : FIJI - VITI LEVU - IOTA [OC-016]
Wes, ZL3TE will be active as 3D2SE from Viti Levu (OC-016), Fiji on 11-14 April. Main activity will be during the Japan International DX Contest CW; outside the contest he will operate CW and some digital modes. QSL via ZL3TE and LoTW.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

4S : SRI LANKA - IOTA [AS-003]
Peter, DC0KK will be active again as 4S7KKG from Sri Lanka (AS-003) from 17 November to 15 April 2014. He will operate mainly CW and digital modes. QSL via DC0KK, direct or bureau. Logsearch on Club Log.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1176 - 16NOVEMBER.2013]

5B : CYPRUS - IOTA [AS-004]
Dima, UR4MCK will be active as 5B/UR4MCK from Cyprus on 07-14 May. He will operate only CW near the QRP calling frequencies. QSL via home call.
[TNX UR4MCK]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

5H : TANZANIA - ILEMBULA
Maurizio, IK2GZU will be active again as 5H3MB from Ilembula, Tanzaniafrom 14 March to 11 April, while doing volunteer work for the local mission. QSL via IK2GZU and LoTW. Log search and OQRS for direct and bureau cards at www.buffoli-pm.it/5h/qsl%20request.htm
[Info. 425 DX News # 1187 - 01FEBRUARY.2014]

9H : MALTA - GORDAN LIGHTHOUSE - IOTA [EU-023]
Operators from the Malta Amateur Radio League will be active as9H1MRL/p from the Gordan Lighthouse on 06 April. QSL direct to 9H1SP.
[TNX Mediterraneo DX Club]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

A2 : BOTSWANA
Schalk, ZS1LL will be active as A22LL from Botswana on 05-30 April. QSL direct to home call and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1194 - 22MARCH.2014]

A3 : TONGA - TONGATAPU - IOTA [OC-049]
Chris, GM3WOJ and Keith, GM4YXI will be active as A35V and A35X from Tongatapu (OC-049) on 04-18 April. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-10metres. QSL both callsigns via N3SL and LoTW (daily uploads are planned). A website is under construction at http://a35va35x.com/
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1189 - 15FEBRUARY.2014]

C6 : BAHAMAS - BERRY ISLANDS - IOTA [NA-054]
John, 9H5G (http://kk4oyj.wordpress.com/) now expects to be active on SSB, RTTY and PSK from the Berry Islands (NA-054) [425DXN 1193] starting on 30 March. "I will work the best bands according to the prevailing conditions", he says. "10, 17 and 12m are the most likely, although if there are suitable support structures available, I may try some lower bands". He will be active for about ten days, but "operating sessions will be limited by battery power and recharging times". QSL 9H5G/C6A via NI5DX and LoTW.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

John, 9H5G (http://kk4oyj.wordpress.com/) now plans to be active from the Berry Islands (NA-054) between late March and early April. He expects to operate SSB, RTTY and PSK on 10, 12 and 17metres. "In order to extend my operating sessions", he says, "I am looking into getting more batteries or borrowing a generator that I can have on shore". QSL 9H5G/C6A via NI5DX and LoTW.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1193 - 15MARCH.2014]

C6 : BAHAMAS - ANDROS ISLAND - IOTA [NA-001]
Tim, AF1G is now living and working on Andros Island (NA-001), Bahamas until 20 November. He is QRV as AF1G/C6A on 80-6metres SSB. QSL via LoTW, or direct to Tim Hardy, PSC 1012 Box 593, FPO AA 34058-9998, USA.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1183 - 04JANUARY.2014]

CE0 : EASTER ISLAND - IOTA [SA-001]
Victor, CE1WFN will be active as CE0Y/CE1WFN from Easter Island (SA-001) on 05-17 April. QSL via home call.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

CE : CHILE - ISLA DAMAS - IOTA [SA-086]
A large group of Chilean operators will be active as XR2T from Isla Damas (SA-086) on 16-20 April. They will operate CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via XQ4CW.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1187 - 01FEBRUARY.2014]

CN : MAROC [MOROCCO]
Frans, PA5CA and Leo, PD0HPP will be active as CN2CA while travelling through the Moroccan desert on a 4×4 vehicle between 05 and 20 April. They plan to be QRV on 80-6metres SSB. QSL via PA9M. Seehttp://pa5ca.com/wp/ for further information.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1194 - 22MARCH.2014]

CT : PORTUGAL
Members of the Portuguese DX Group (http://gpdx.blogspot.com) will be active as CS5DX to commemorate their 20th anniversary between 24 May and 15 June, including participation in the Portugal Day Contest. QSL to CS5DX, direct or bureau.
[TNX CT4NH]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

CT3 : MADEIRA - IOTA [AF-014]
Jean-Marc, F5SGI will be active as CT9/F5SGI from Madeira (AF-014) on 05-12 April. He will operate mainly CW on 80-10metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[TNX F5SGI]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

CX : URUGUAY
Founded in 1984, Radiogrupo Sur (http://rgs30.radiogruposur.org) will useCW30A and CV3D during 2014 to celebrate their 30th anniversary. QSL direct to CX2ABC.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1183 - 04JANUARY.2014]

CY0 : SABLE ISLAND - IOTA [NA-063]
Aaron, VA1AXC is now active as CY0/VA1AXC from Sable Island. He works a rotating schedule for Parks Canada (approximately two months on the island, and two months back in Nova Scotia), and is QRV in his limited spare time using the equipment donate by the CY0P team. Aaron is new to HF radio operating, so be patient with him. QSL via JE1LET, direct only.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1189 - 15FEBRUARY.2014]

D2 : ANGOLA
Craig MM0SSG will return to Angola on 16 January, and will be active asD2SG in his spare time until December. QSL via GM4FDM and LoTW.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1184 - 11JANUARY.2014]

D4 : ILHA CAP VERDE [CAPE VERDE ISLANDS] - SAO TIAGO ISLAND - IOTA [AF-005]
Lukas, HB9EBT will be active as D44TEG from Sao Tiago Island (AF-005), Cape Verde from 29 March to 05 April. He will operate CW, PSK and RTTY on 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10metres. QSL via HB9EBT, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1193 - 15MARCH.2014]

DL : DEUTSCHLAND [GERMANY] - HELGOLAND - IOTA [EU-127]
A large group of operators will be active as DA0HEL from Helgoland (EU-127) on 03-12 April. They will run 3-4 stations on the HF bands. QSL via DF6QC, bureau preferred.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1194 - 22MARCH.2014]

DL : DEUTSCHLAND [GERMANY] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall and the Inner German Border, which paved the way for German reunification, special callsign DQ25GRENZE (Grenze means "border") will be active until the end of the year from several historic sites in northern Germany. QSL via DJ7AO. A dedicated website can be found at http://dq25grenze.de
[TNX DX Newsletter]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1184 - 11JANUARY.2014]

DL : DEUTSCHLAND [GERMANY] - SPECIAL EVENT CALLSIGN
Special event callsign DB50FIRAC will be active from 01 January through 31 December to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Federation Internationale des Radio Amateurs Cheminots (International Federation of Railway Radio Amateurs). QSL via bureau, LoTW and eQSL.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1182 - 28DECEMBER.2013]

DL : DEUTSCHLAND [GERMANY] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
To celebrate DARC Mainz Chapter's (DL0MZ) 60th anniversary, special callsign DL60JMZ (DOK 60K07) will used from 01 January to 31 December 2014. QSL via the bureau.
[TNX DK8ZZ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1182 - 28DECEMBER.2013]

DL_ant : GERMAN ANTARCTIC STATION "NEUMAYER III" - IOTA [AN-016]
Felix, DL5XL will be working at the German Antarctic station Neumayer III from 20 December to 08 February. He will operate mainly CW as DP1POL in his spare time. QSL via DL1ZBO, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Logsearch on Club Log.
Holger, DH1HB will be located at the same research station until February 2015, and will be QRV as DP0GVN (QSL via DL5EBE).
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1180 - 14DECEMBER.2013]

F : FRANCE - ANNIVERSARY STATION
Celebrating the 850th anniversary of the gothic cathedral of Sens, Jean-Pierre F6FNA will be active as TM850CS on 29-30 April, and again in May, August and during the Heritage Days on 19-21 September. QSL via F6FNA.
[TNX F8REF]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1193 - 15MARCH.2014]

F : FRANCE - St. NICOLAS ISLAND - IOTA [EU-094]
ON5HC, ON7KZ, ON7PQ, ON7USB and ON8AZ will be active as TM4U from St Nicolas Island (EU-094) on 25-30 May. They will operate CW, SSB and digital on 80-10metres, plus 160 and 6metres depending on conditions. QSL via ON8AZ, direct or bureau. Further information can be found at www.eu094.be.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1189 - 15FEBRUARY.2014]

FR : REUNION ISLAND - IOTA [AF-016]
Guy, F5MNW will be active as FR/F5MNW from Reunion Island from 16 March to 08 April. He will operate CW only. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1192 - 08MARCH.2014]

FT/T : TROMELIN ISLAND - IOTA [AF-031]
Activated for the first time in 1954 (FB8BK/T) and for the last time in 2000 (FR/F6KDF/T), Tromelin Island (AF-031) is one of the top ten Most Wanted DXCC Entities. Landing and operating permissions for the joint effort by theRadio Club de Provins and the Lyon DX Gang [425DXN 1154] have been granted, and Tromelin will be back on the amateur radio bands from 30 October to 10 November 2014. Six operators (Franck F4AJQ, Flo F5CWU, Fred F5ROP, Eric F5SIH, Seb F5UFX and Michel FM5CD) will be QRV on 160-10metres CW, SSB and RTTY with four stations. The organizers estimate a budget in the range of USD90,000 (with logistics taking a major share of it),and fundraising has started. Visit www.tromelin2014.com for regular updates and information on how to contribute to this expensive project.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1182 - 28DECEMBER.2013]

FW : WALLIS ISLAND - IOTA [OC-054]
Jean-Jacques, TK5JJ will spend two years on Wallis Island (OC-054) and will be active as FW5JJ on the HF bands, as well as on 6metres and 2m EME. QSL via F5RXL, direct or bureau, and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1169 - 28SEPTEMBER.2013]

FY : FRENCH GUIANA - ILE ROYALE - IOTA [SA-020]
Alain, F8FUA and Stephane, F5UOW will be active as FY/F8FUA andFY/F5UOW from Ile Royale (SA-020) on 15-25 May. They will operate SSB, CW and maybe some digital mode on all bands, except 160m. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1185 - 18JANUARY.2014]

GM : ALBA [SCOTLAND] - SUMMER ISLES - TANERA MOR - IOTA [EU-092]
A team of five operators from the Workington Radio Club(www.mx0wrc.org) will be active as MS0WRC from Tanera Mor, Summer Isles (EU-092) on 14-21 June. QSL via G0MTD, direct or bureau (email requests for bureau cards can be sent to g0mtd[@]aol.com).
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

GM : ALBA [SCOTLAND} - "HOMECOMING" - SPECIAL PREFIX
This is the year of "Homecoming" in Scotland, a celebration aimed at attracting the Scottish Diaspora as well as those interested in Scotland and its traditions.
Licensed amateurs with a main station address in Scotland will be permitted to use the special prefix "A" (GA, MA, 2A) instead of the usual "M" from 25 January (Burns Night) to 30 November (St. Andrew's Day). "A" stands for Alba, the Gaelic name for Scotland. An award is sponsored by the GMDX Group,
see http://dx-world.net/2014/homecoming-scotland-ga-ma-2a-prefixes/ for the details.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1184 - 11JANUARY.2014]

HC : ECUADOR
Rick, KK4GV (HC1GVT) will be QRV from various call areas of Ecuador (HC2-HC7) while visiting that country until 04 April. He plans to participate in the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest as HC1GVT/HC3. QSL via KK4GV and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1194 - 22MARCH.2014]

HK0 : SAN ANDREAS ISLANDS - PROVIDENCIA - IOTA [NA-049]
Vlad, UA4WHX, has been active as HK0/UA4WHX from Providencia (NA-049)since 12 March. He operates RTTY, CW and SSB on 80-10metres. Length of stay unknown. QSLling instructions at http://www.qrz.com/db/UA4WHX
[Info. 425 DX News # 1193 - 15MARCH.2014]

HK0/S : SAN ANDRES ISLAND - IOTA [NA-033]
AB1UH, N7QT, N7UN and W4VAB will be active holiday style as 5J0X from San Andres Island (NA-033) on 02-14 April. They will operate CW and SSB on 80-10metres. QSL via N7QT, direct or bureau, and LoTW.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

HL : SOUTH KOREA - TAEHUKSAN ISLAND - IOTA [AS-093]
Kang, DS4DRE will be active as DS4DRE/4 from Taehuksan Island (AS-093)until 31 December. He plans to operate SSB and CW on 10-80metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[TNX DS4DRE]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1189 - 15FEBRUARY.2014]

HL_ant : KOREAN ANTARCTICIA - TERRA NOVA BAY - "JANG BOGO" RESEARCH STATION - IOTA [AN-012]
Lee, DS4NMJ will be at the new "Jang Bogo" research station at Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica between 01 February and 31 January 2015. He plans to be QRV on the HF bands as D8A and to operate mainly CW with some SSB and RTTY. QSL via HL2FDW.
[TNX DS4NMJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1186 - 25JANUARY.2014]

HR : HONDURAS - COPAN
Gerard, F2JD will be back to Copan, Honduras from 06 March to 04 June. He will be QRV as HR5/F2JD on the HF bands CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via F6AJA, direct or bureau. Logsearch at http://lesnouvellesdx.fr/voirlogs.php
[TNX F6AJA]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1189 - 15FEBRUARY.2014]

I : ITALIA [ITALY]
ARI Vercelli will be active as II1SWL on 05-13 April to promote "amateur radio and radio listening". QSL via bureau or direct to IW1EHL. Seehttp://www.qrz.com/db/II1SWL for further information.
[TNX IW1EHL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1193 - 15MARCH.2014]

I : ITALIA [ITALY] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
IZ7XNB and the Barivm DX Team are using special callsign IY7M until 22 June to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the first commercial Marconi contact made between Bari, Italy and Bar, Montenegro on 03 August 1904. QSL via IZ7XNB.
[TNX IZ7XNB]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1189 - 15FEBRUARY.2014]

J5 : GUINEA-BISSAU
Two operators from the Verona DX Team are back to Guinea Bissau and QRV in their spare time as J52HF until 05 April. Expect activity on 20, 15, 10 and 6metres SSB, RTTY and JT65. QSL via I3LDP.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

JD1 : OGASAWARA - CHICHIJIMA - IOTA [AS-031]
Toshi, JP1IOF and Yoshi, JE2EHP will be active as JD1BLC and JD1YBT from Chichijima (AS-031), Ogasawara on 03-12 May. They will be QRV on all bands and modes. QSL for both callsigns via JP1IOF, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Logsearches and OQRS on Club Log.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

JD1 : OGASAWARA - CHICHIJIMA - IOTA [AS-031]
Harry, JG7PSJ will be active again as JD1BMH from Chichijima (AS-031), Ogasawara from 27 April to 11 May. He will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 40-10metres. QSL via JD1BMH (bureau) or JG7PSJ (direct). Logsearch and other information can be found athttp://sapphire.es.tohoku.ac.jp/jd1bmh/
[TNX JG7PSJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1193 - 15MARCH.2014]

JW : SVALBARD - BEAR ISLAND - IOTA [EU-027]
Once again Erik, LA2US will be active as JW2US from Bear Island (EU-027) for six months, starting in December through May 2014. He will operate mainly CW in his spare time. QSL via LA2US, direct or bureau, plus LoTW and eQSL.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1178 - 30NOVEMBER.2013]

KH8 : AMERICAN SAMOA - TUTUILA - IOTA [OC-045]
Lance, W7GJ will be active as KH8/W7GJ from Tutuila (OC-045), American Samoa on 13-28 July. This will be mainly a 6m EME operation, with activity expected to concentrate on 13-21 July. "In order to provide sufficient advance planning for stations wishing to contact me while I am in American Samoa, I am providing plenty of advance notice of this DXpedition. I urge you to gain experience with JT65A and especially review the QSO procedure that I use most effectively on these DXpeditions". QSL direct to home call.
See www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/AmericanSamoa2014.htm for details and updates.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

KH8 : MANUA ISLANDS - OFU ISLAND - IOTA [OC-077]
Guenter/DL2AWG, Hans/DL6JGN and Ron/PA3EWP will be active asKH8/homecall from Ofu Island (OC-077) on 09-20 April. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 40-10metres. QSL via home calls.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1189 - 15FEBRUARY.2014]

LA : NORGE [NORWAY] - SPECIAL PREFIXES
Celebrating their country's Constitution Bicentennial, Norwegian amateur radio operators are authorized to use special prefixes throughout the anniversay year. LA stations may use the LI prefix, and LB stations may use the LJ prefix. Also, the Gardermoen Radio Club (LA2G) has been granted permission to use the special callsign LM1814 during 2014.
[TNX NRRL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1182 - 28DECEMBER.2013]

LY : LITHUANIA - ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Jonas, LY5A will be active as LY24A from 11 March to 11 April to celebrate the 24th anniversary of the restoration of Lithuanian independence QSL via LY5A, direct or bureau.
[TNX LY3BY]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1192 - 08MARCH.2014]

LZ : BULGARIA - 12 SPECIAL CALLSIGNS
Once again Radio Club Blagovestnik (LZ1KCP) will use twelve special callsigns throughout 2014 to honour as many different Bulgarian saints:

LZ1375PRB (January),
LZ1950SAS (February),
LZ1246SIT (March),
LZ1808SNS (April),
LZ1555WNS (May),
LZ1816PAS (June),
LZ1810PPW (July),
LZ1680MTS (August),
LZ37MP (September),
LZ1375IKA (October),
LZ1164SIM (November) and
LZ1784SMH (December).

QSL via bureau or direct to P.O. Box 36, 4300 Karlovo, Bulgaria. Information on the "All Bulgarian Saints 2014" award can be found at www.lz1kcp.com.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1184 - 11JANUARY.2014]

OE : OSTERREICH [AUSTRIA] - NEW CALLSIGN RELEASE
The Vienna International Amateur Radio Club (4U1VIC) will operate stations under newly released callsigns of C7A and 4Y1A as a host institute. The callsign blocks C7A-C7Z and 4YA-4YZ have been allocated to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) respectively. Both WMO and ICAO are specialized agencies of the United Nations.
[TNX JH4RHF]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

OE : AUSTRIA - SPECIAL EVENT STATION
The Amateur Radio Section of ORF (the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation) and the Documentary Archives Radio Communications/QSL Collection will operate special event station OE14M on 25-27 April. This is an official "International Marconi Day" station and contacts made on 26 April will count for the IMD Award (see www.gb4imd.org.uk). QSL via OE1WHC.
[TNX OE1WHC]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

OH : SUOMI [FINLAND] - HAILUOTO ISLAND - IOTA [EU-184]
Jukka, OH3OJ will be active as OH3OJ/8 from Hailuoto Island (EU-184) on11-15 April. QSL via home call, bureau preferred.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

OM : SLOVAKIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Roman, OM3TOW is active as OM44LTE until 31 December to mark the introduction of the 4th generation LTE standard for mobile communications in Slovakia. QSL direct to OM3RP.
[TNX ARRL DX Bulletin]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1190 - 22FEBRUARY.2014]

OZ : DANMARK [DENMARK] - VENDSYSSEL-THY - IOTA [EU-171]
Tom, DL4VM will be active as OZ/DL4VM from the island of Vendsyssel-Thy (EU-171) on 10-24 May and again from 30 August to 20 September. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

PA : THE NETHERLANDS [HOLLAND] - SPECIAL EVENT CALLSIGNS
PA6USA (24 March-18 April) are two special event callsigns to be aired from The Netherlands before, during and after the Nuclear Security Summit which will be held on 24-25 March. QSL PA6USA via PA7DA; QSL PH2014NSS via PA3EFR.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1194 - 22MARCH.2014]

PA : THE NETHERLANDS [HOLLAND] - TERSCHELLING ISLAND - IOTA [EU-038]
PD7YY and PE1GNP will be active as PH38EU from Terschelling Island (EU-038) on 11-14 April. They will operate SSB on 40, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10 and 2metres. QSL via PD7YY or PE1GNP, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1193 - 15MARCH.2014]

PJ2 : CURACAO - IOTA [SA-099]
Anja, DH2AK, and Torsten, DL1THM will be active again as PJ2/DH2AK andPJ2/DL1THM from Curacao (SA-099) from 31 March to 18 April. They will operate SSB and digital modes on the HF bands. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau.
[TNX DX Newsletter]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

PJ4 : BONAIRE - IOTA [SA-006]
DJ2VO, DK7AN and DL3KMS will be active as PJ4H from Bonaire (SA-006) on05-18 April. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-10metres. QSL via DL3KMS (logsearch and OQRS on Club Log) and LoTW.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1194 - 22MARCH.2014]

S5 : SLOVENIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Special callsign S567O will be active on all bands until 31 December to celebrate Radio Club Cerkno's long-term president Miran Voncina (S50O), who was first licenced in 1967. The QSL cards will be printed at the end of the year. All of the QSOs will be confirmed via the bureau and LoTW. Direct cards should be sent to S50E (Radio Club Cerkno, P.O. Box 16, SI-5282 Cerkno, Slovenia).
[TNX S52JK]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1185 - 18JANUARY.2014]

SM : SVERIGE [SWEDEN] - ASPO ISLAND - IOTA [EU-138]
Bernd, DL8AAV will be active as SD1B/7 from Aspo Island (EU-138) on 17-29 June. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

SV5 : HELLAS [GREECE] - DODECANESE - LEVITHA ISLAND - IOTA [EU-001]
Cliff, SV1JG and several other operators will be active as SX5LA from Levitha Island (EU-001) on 03-11 May. They will be QRV on 160-6metres SSB, CW and RTTY. QSL via SV2FWV.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

T32 : EAST KIRIBATI - TERAINA [WASHINGTON] ISLAND - IOTA [OC-084]
DX-World.net reports that Tov, T32TV has moved from Christmas Island to the much rarer Washington (Teraina) Island (OC-084). He has been QRV on 10metres SSB so far. QSL via KH6CG.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1194 - 22MARCH.2014]

T6 : AFGHANISTAN - BALKH PROVINCE - MAZAR
T6DD is the callsign issued for Dragan, 4O4A to use through 15 September. He will be QRV from from Mazar in the Balkh Province of Afghanistan on 80-6metres mainly CW. QSL via home call (direct), LoTW and eQSL; logsearch and OQRS on Club Log. The operation has been approved for DXCC credit.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1194 - 22MARCH.2014]

T8 : PALAU - IOTA [OC-009]
Bodo, DF8DX will be active as T88QX from Palau (OC-009) on 08-15 April. He will operate CW and some SSB on 40-10metres. QSL via DF8DX, direct or bureau, and LoTW.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

TA : TURKIYE [TURKEY] - TC SPECIAL WIRELESS ACTIVITY TEAM (2014)
TC10SWAT is the callsign that the TC Special Wireless Activity Team will be using throughout 2014 to celebrate their 10th anniversary. as usual with TCSWAT operations, all of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau, LoTW and eQSL; direct requests go to TA1HZ (cards will be printed in January 2015). Information on the anniversary award can be found onwww.qrz.com/db/TC10SWAT
[TNX TA1HZ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1188 - 08FEBRUARY.2014]

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]

UA_ssh : SOUTH SHETLANDS - KING GEORGE ISLAND - BELLINGSHAUSEN STATION - IOTA [AN-010]
Alexander Sinyakov, RX0QM participates in the 59th Russian Antarctic Expedition, and around 10 March he will replace Oleg, RI1ANU at Bellingshausen station on King George Island, South Shetlands (AN-010). He will be active asRI59ANT; his licence is valid through 26 November 2014.
[TNX 5B4AHJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

VE : CANADA - IGLOOLIK ISLAND - IOTA [NA-174]
David, VE3VID is back to Igloolik Island (NA-174) until 20 April. He expects to operate mainly RTTY and other digital modes as VY0/VE3VID. QSL via home call.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1193 - 15MARCH.2014]

VK : AUSTRALIA - BATHURST ISLAND - IOTA [OC-173]
Craig, VK5CE will be active as VK5CE/8 from Bathurst Island (OC-173) on 26-29 August. This IOTA group has not been activated since 1999. He will be QRV mainly on 20 and 15metres, but will also spend some time on 12m (SSB and digital) and 30m (digital). Bookmark http://oc173.blogspot.com.au/ for updates. "The less rare but still needed Granite Island (OC-228)" is in Craig's plans for this year as well.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1187 - 01FEBRUARY.2014]

VK9L : LORD HOWE ISLAND - IOTA [OC-004]
A large group of operators from the Lagunaria DX Group (namely DF6JC, DJ2HD, DJ5IW, DJ7EO, DJ9RR, DL1MGB, DL3DXX, DL5CW, DL5LYM, DL5XL, DL6FBL, DL8OH, DL8WPX, SP5XVY and VK2IA) will be active from Lord Howe Island (OC-004) on 13-29 October, including participation in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest. They plan to have eight fully equipped HF stations. Bookmark www.lordhowe2014.org for further information and updates.
[TNX DL1MGB]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1187 - 01FEBRUARY.2014]

VK9M : MELLISH REEF DXpedition - IOTA [OC-072]
The VK9MT DXpedition to Mellish Reef [425DXN 1187] is scheduled for 28 March to 09 April. The latest Press Release (19 February) reports that an advance team will arrive in Mackay, Australia on 18 March to begin the process of retrieving equipment from storage and preparing for the sea voyage. The pilot team will manage communication between the island team and DXers; direct operational suggestions (do not ask them to verify QSOs, as they will not have the logs) to the designated pilot for your region:

- Chief Pilot and North America: Ralph W4HK (w4hk[@]windstream.net)
- Europe: Col MM0NDX (dxer59[@]gmail.com)
- New Zealand/Australia: Lee ZL2AL (leezl2al[@]gmail.com)
- South America: Luciano PT7WA (pt7wa[@]globo.com)
- Oceania: Stan KH6CG (stan[@]models.net)
- Africa: Andre A51B (anro[@]iway.na)

VK9MT's logs will be uploaded daily to Club Log (the leaderboard will be disabled). QSL via M0URX and LoTW "at the earliest opprotunity". Further information, including QSLling policy and operating plans, can be found athttp://vk9mt.com. Like all DXpeditions to rare and semi-rare DXCC Entities, donations are gratefully accepted.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1190 - 22FEBRUARY.2014]

Norbert, DJ7JC has joined the operating team for the VK9MT DXpedition to Mellish Reef (28 March-09 April 2014) [425DXN 1179]. New corporate sponsors have signed on, the sailing schedule with the Evohe's skipper has been confirmed and K6TU's customized propagation prediction tool is now up and running at https://www.k6tu.net/?q=node/add/dx-prediction-vk9mt. "Depending on the weather and sea conditions", the team says in their latest press release (22 December), "our planned arrival at the reef is approximately 28 March. Radio operation will begin as soon as the HF stations are installed. Low band antennas will be installed on the second day for operation beginning that night". Donations are still being sought and gratefully accepted, see www.vk9mt.com for detailed information on how to donate.
[TNX K5GS]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1182 - 28DECEMBER.2013]

The VK9MT DXpedition to Mellish Reef [425DXN 1169] is now scheduled for 28 March to 09 April 2014. The sailing vessel "Evohe" has been chartered, and two operators (Heye, DJ9RR and Luigi, IV3YER) have been added to the on-island team. Ralph, W4HK will be the Chief Pilot station, and"will consolidate information from the global pilot team (KH6CG, V51B, MM0NDX and ZL2AL) for satellite transmission to the on-reef team". Bookmarkhttp://vk9mt.com/ for further information,updates and donations. "Our budget is over $120,000(USD), not including operators' expenses to travel to and from the port of departure", the organizers say. "We hope the DX community reaches deeply into its collective pockets to help offset this cost".
[TNX K5GS]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1173 - 26OCTOBER.2013]

VP8_ant : ANTARCTICA - HALLEY VI RESERCH STATION - IOTA [not shown]
Will, M0ZXA has been at Halley VI Research Station, Antarctica for a couple of months now. He plans to be QRV as VP8DOI in his spare time and "on the basis of not interfering with the scientific research experiments". Once the Antarctic summer season is over, he says, "I will be able to get a better idea of where I can site a radio and what antenna systems will be feasible". Logsearch will be provided by Club Log. Bookmark www.vp8doi.com for updates.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

VP8 : FALKLAND ISLANDS - IOTA [SA-002]
Mick, G1EUZ will be active as VP8BTU from the Falkland Islands (SA-002) between 25 November and 25 May 2014. QSL via home call and LoTW.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1177 - 23NOVEMBER.2013]

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 17-20 April. Usually he operates CW only on 40-10metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. Logsearch on Club Log.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

W : UNITED STATES of AMERICA - MUSTANG ISLAND - IOTA [NA-092]
The Project X Contest Team will be active as N5T from Mustang Island (NA-092) on 05-06 April for the Texas State Parks On The Air event. They will be QRV on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10metres SSB and PSK. QSL direct to K5HM, and LoTW. Further information and updates can be found atwww.mustangislandontheair.com.
[TNX K5HM]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1193 - 15MARCH.2014]

W : UNITED STATES of AMERICA - DOG ISLAND - IOTA [NA-085, WWL EL79]
Bruce, K5TEN will be active from Dog Island (NA-085, WWL EL79) on 13-19 April. He will operate SSB, CW and digital modes on 40-6metres. QSL to home call direct only (DX stations may QSL via the bureau).
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1193 - 15MARCH.2014]

W100AW : UNITED STATES of AMERICA - ARRL Centennial Year - Maxim Memorial Station
Celebrating the ARRL's centennial year, the Maxim Memorial Station in Newington (W1AW) will also use the callsign W100AW during 2014. When used from regional Centennial conventions and during the IARU HF Championship, W100AW will have portable designators as appropriate. Contacts with W100AW will be worth 100 points in the ARRL Centennial QSO Party (see below).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1179 - 07DECEMBER.2013]

YB : INDONESIA - IOTA [OC-106]
Imam, YB4IR plans to be active as YB4IR/5 from IOTA group OC-106 on 10-14 April. He plans to operate CW, SSB and RTTY on QRV on 40-10metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau (OQRS on Club Log), and LoTW.
[TNX YB4IR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

YL : LATVIA - RIGA - SPECIAL YL2014 CALLSIGNS
Riga, the capital city of Latvia, is a European Capital of Culture for 2014, and a number of special YL2014 callsigns will be in use between 01 March and 30 November. The "HamRadio Riga 2014" programme will be available athttp://riga2014.ham.lv around 23 March.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

YU : SERBIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Radio Club "Mihajlo Pupin"(YU7AAA) will use special callsign YT0PUPINuntil 31 December to mark the 160th anniversary of the birth of the noted scientist. QSL via YT7WA.
[TNX YT7WA]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1183 - 04JANUARY.2014]

YV0 : AVES ISLAND - IOTA [NA-020]
The 4M5DX Group has announced that the YW0A DXpedition to Aves Island [425DXN 1155] is being set to take place for ten days in April. Actual dates are expected in due course. Bookmark www.avesisland.info for further information and updates.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1186 - 25JANUARY.2014]

ZC4 : UK SOVEREIGN BASE AREAS on CYPRUS - AKROTIRI - IOTA [AS-004]
Mike, AG6IP is active again as ZC4MIS from Akrotiri, UK Sovereign Base Areas on Cyprus, for the next five months. He operates SSB and digital modes on 40-10metres. QSL via AG6IP; QSLling policy on qrz.com, logsearch and OQRS on Club Log.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

ZD9 : GOUGH ISLAND - IOTA [AF-030]
Pierre, ZS1HF (aka ZS8M from Marion Island in 2010-11) is taking up the position of radio technician on Gough Island (AF-030) to replace a member of the current over-wintering team who died unexpectedly a few days ago. Pierre expects to depart Cape Town in a few days' time and to remain on the island until October. He will operate SSB and digital modes as ZD9M . QSL via ZS1A. Updates will be posted to www.qrz.com/db/ZD9M
[TNX ZS4BS]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1190 - 22FEBRUARY.2014]

ZD9 : TRISTAN da CUNHA - IOTA [SA-006]
Silvano, I2YSB and the Italian DXpedition Team (www.i2ysb.com/idt) announce that they will be active on all bands and modes as ZD9TT from Tristan da Cunha for three weeks in the period September-October 2015. Further information will be available in due course.
[TNX IK7JWY]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1181 - 21DECEMBER.2013]

ZS8 : MARION ISLAND - IOTA [AF-021]
Gerard, ZS1KX is due to leave South Africa on 02 April, destination Marion Island (AF-021). He expects to be QRV as ZS8KX around May for about one year. QSL to Gerard de Jong, P.O. Box 744, Wellington, 7654, South Africa (his wife will be his QSL manager).
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

MAY 2014

DL_ant : GERMAN ANTARCTIC STATION "NEUMAYER III" - IOTA [AN-016]
Felix, DL5XL will be working at the German Antarctic station Neumayer IIIfrom 20 December to 08 February. He will operate mainly CW as DP1POL in his spare time. QSL via DL1ZBO, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Logsearch on Club Log.
Holger, DH1HB will be located at the same research station until February 2015, and will be QRV as DP0GVN (QSL via DL5EBE).
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1180 - 14DECEMBER.2013]

KL : ALASKA - NORTH SLOPE IOTA TOUR - IOTA [NA-172 & NA-004]
The logsearch for Rick's recent activity from Sarichef Island (NA-152) can be found at www.k6vva.com/iota/logsearch/index.php.
As for his North Slope IOTA Tour [425DXN 1151], the propagation forecast does not look promising at all: both NA-172 and NA-004 "will unfortunatelyNOT happen this year", and the new plan for 2014 will involve "a lot of costly logistical matters to be rescheduled". However, Mike is till making an attempt at operating from Barter Island (NA-050) on 08-10 July. He plans to leave on 06 July, "but be advised there could be 'fog' delays reaching NA-050". Look forK6VVA/KL7 to operate mainly CW on 40, 30, 20 and 17metres. QSL via N6AWD, direct or bureau. Check http://www.k6vva.com/iota/na050/ for further information and http://www.twitter.com/k6vva for updates.
[TNX K6VVA]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1157 - 06JULY.2013]

UA_ssh : SOUTH SHETLANDS - KING GEORGE ISLAND - BELLINGSHAUSEN STATION - IOTA [AN-010]
Alexander Sinyakov, RX0QM participates in the 59th Russian Antarctic Expedition, and around 10 March he will replace Oleg, RI1ANU at Bellingshausen station on King George Island, South Shetlands (AN-010). He will be active as RI59ANT; his licence is valid through 26 November 2014.
[TNX 5B4AHJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

ZS8 : MARION ISLAND - IOTA [AF-021]
Gerard, ZS1KX is due to leave South Africa on 02 April, destination Marion Island (AF-021). He expects to be QRV as ZS8KX around May for about one year. QSL to Gerard de Jong, P.O. Box 744, Wellington, 7654, South Africa (his wife will be his QSL manager).
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

JUNE 2014

F : FRANCE - D-DAY ANNIVERSARY
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day, a large group of operators will be active as TM70UTAH from Utah Beach (Normandy) on 02-12 June. Look for activity on CW, SSB and digital modes from 80m to 10 GHz. QSL via F5RJM, direct ot bureau, and LoTW. Logsearch on Club Log.
[TNX F8PDR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

UA_ssh : SOUTH SHETLANDS - KING GEORGE ISLAND - BELLINGSHAUSEN STATION - IOTA [AN-010]
Alexander Sinyakov, RX0QM participates in the 59th Russian Antarctic Expedition, and around 10 March he will replace Oleg, RI1ANU at Bellingshausen station on King George Island, South Shetlands (AN-010). He will be active as RI59ANT; his licence is valid through 26 November 2014.
[TNX 5B4AHJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

JULY 2014

UA_ssh : SOUTH SHETLANDS - KING GEORGE ISLAND - BELLINGSHAUSEN STATION - IOTA [AN-010]
Alexander Sinyakov, RX0QM participates in the 59th Russian Antarctic Expedition, and around 10 March he will replace Oleg, RI1ANU at Bellingshausen station on King George Island, South Shetlands (AN-010). He will be active as RI59ANT; his licence is valid through 26 November 2014.
[TNX 5B4AHJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

AUGUST 2014

UA_ssh : SOUTH SHETLANDS - KING GEORGE ISLAND - BELLINGSHAUSEN STATION - IOTA [AN-010]
Alexander Sinyakov, RX0QM participates in the 59th Russian Antarctic Expedition, and around 10 March he will replace Oleg, RI1ANU at Bellingshausen station on King George Island, South Shetlands (AN-010). He will be active as RI59ANT; his licence is valid through 26 November 2014.
[TNX 5B4AHJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

SEPTEMBER 2014

UA_ssh : SOUTH SHETLANDS - KING GEORGE ISLAND - BELLINGSHAUSEN STATION - IOTA [AN-010]
Alexander Sinyakov, RX0QM participates in the 59th Russian Antarctic Expedition, and around 10 March he will replace Oleg, RI1ANU at Bellingshausen station on King George Island, South Shetlands (AN-010). He will be active as RI59ANT; his licence is valid through 26 November 2014.
[TNX 5B4AHJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

OCTOBER 2014

UA_ssh : SOUTH SHETLANDS - KING GEORGE ISLAND - BELLINGSHAUSEN STATION - IOTA [AN-010]
Alexander Sinyakov, RX0QM participates in the 59th Russian Antarctic Expedition, and around 10 March he will replace Oleg, RI1ANU at Bellingshausen station on King George Island, South Shetlands (AN-010). He will be active as RI59ANT; his licence is valid through 26 November 2014.
[TNX 5B4AHJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

NOVEMBER 2014

UA_ssh : SOUTH SHETLANDS - KING GEORGE ISLAND - BELLINGSHAUSEN STATION - IOTA [AN-010]
Alexander Sinyakov, RX0QM participates in the 59th Russian Antarctic Expedition, and around 10 March he will replace Oleg, RI1ANU at Bellingshausen station on King George Island, South Shetlands (AN-010). He will be active as RI59ANT; his licence is valid through 26 November 2014.
[TNX 5B4AHJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

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