• ARRL DX Bulletin

    From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Fri Dec 18 20:50:30 2020

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD051
    ARLD051 DX news

    ZCZC AE51
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 51 ARLD051
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 18, 2020
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD051
    ARLD051 DX news

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

    SRI LANKA, 4S. Members of the Radio Society of Sri Lanka, formerly
    known as the Radio Society of Ceylon, celebrates its 70th
    anniversary with stations adding /70 to their call signs. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    CYPRUS, 5B. Alex, 5B4ALX is QRV as C4XMAS during the month of
    December. QSL via IZ4AMS.

    SPAIN, EA. Special event station AO50UPC is QRV until December 30
    to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Universitat Politecnica de
    Catalunya. QSL direct.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Members of the Saudi Amateur Radio Society are
    QRV with special event station HZ18SAT until December 27 to
    commemorate the start of the Saudi satellite 1C SO-50 18 years ago.
    QSL via operators' instructions.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. Harry, JG7PSJ is QRV as JD1BMH from Chichijima,
    IOTA AS-031, and plans to be here until January 9, 2021 unless plans
    change. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL
    direct to home call.

    ALASKA, KL7. Jim, KL7KK is QRV from Bethel and is generally active
    on 80 meters using SSB around 1500 to 1600z and then from 1700 to
    1900z, daily. QSL to home call.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Special event station PH20XMAS is QRV until
    January 3, 2021. Special event station PH21HNY is QRV until January
    31, 2021. QSL both calls via bureau.

    SLOVENIA, S5. Members of the Radio Club Elektron Brezice are QRV
    with special event station S520SAFE until January 31, 2021 to
    support the STAY SAFE campaign and to express their gratitude to
    medical staff and care workers. QSL direct to S56IPS.

    POLAND, SP. Members of team SP2PBM are QRV with special event
    callsign HF2021HNY until January 10, 2021. QSL via SP2PBM.

    GREECE, SV. Nine multi operator special event stations, SX1A, SX2A,
    SX3A, SX4A, SX5A from Dodecanese, SX6A, SX7A, SX8A, and SX9A from
    Crete, are QRV in the countdown towards celebrations of the 200th
    anniversary of the Hellenic War of Independence in 1821. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Diya, YI1DZ is QRV as Z81D from Juba. Activity is
    on 80 to 10 meters, and possibly 160 meters, using SSB and FT8. QSL
    via OM3JW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL CW Rookie Roundup, Feld Hell
    Sprint, OK DX RTTY Contest, RAC Winter Contest, Padang DX Contest
    and Croatian CW Contest are all on tap for this weekend.

    The OK1WC Memorial, Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest and K1USN Slow
    Speed Test are scheduled for December 21.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint and Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest are
    scheduled for December 22.

    The CWops Mini-CWT Test, SKCC CW Sprint and Phone Fray are scheduled
    for December 23.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint is scheduled for December 24.

    Please see December QST, page 63, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.11-Win32
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  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Dec 31 18:03:51 2020

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD052
    ARLD052 DX news

    ZCZC AE52
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 52 ARLD052
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 31, 2020
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD052
    ARLD052 DX news

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

    KENYA, 5Z. Cato, LA9PF will be QRV as 5Z4/LA9PF from Malindi
    beginning in January, 2021 and active until May. Activity will be
    on 80 to 10 meters using SSB and various digital modes. QSL via
    operator's instructions.

    PORTUGAL, CT. Valdemar, CT7AQD will be QRV as CQ750RSI during all
    of 2021 to commemorate the 750th birthday of Queen Elizabeth of
    Portugal. QSL to home call.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special event station DB59FIRAC is
    QRV during all of 2021 to recognize the 59th International FIRAC.
    QSL via bureau.

    SWITZERLAND, HB9. Special event station HB40POLICE is QRV during
    all of 2021 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the International
    Police Association Radio Club. Activity is on all HF, VHF, UHF and
    SHF bands. QSL via bureau.

    THAILAND, HS. Chris, GM8NMM is QRV as HS0ZJB from Bang Saray.
    Activity is on various HF bands. His length of stay is unknown.
    QSL via LoTW.

    FINLAND, OH. Special event station OH100SRAL is QRV during all of
    2021 to celebrate the centennial of the Finnish Amateur Radio
    League. QSL via bureau.

    BELGIUM, ON. Special event stations OO7STAYHOME, OP19MSF,
    OQ5BECLEVER, OR20STAYHOME, OT4LIFE and OT6SAFE are QRV until January
    31, 2021. QSL via operators' instructions.

    ANTARCTICA. Alexei, RX6A is QRV as RI01ANT from Progress Station
    and Vostok Station until May 30, 2021. Activity is mainly on 40
    meters and above using CW and FT8. QSL to home call.

    UKRAINE, UR. Members of the 7-DX-Club will be QRV with special
    event call EN50WZA during January 2021 to celebrate the 50th
    anniversary of the founding of their club. QSL via UT7WZA.

    POLAND, SP. Members of the SEDINA Contest Club will be QRV with
    special event station SQ0MORSE until the end of April 2021 to
    commemorate the 230th birthday of Samuel F. B. Morse. QSL via
    SP1EG.

    SOMALIA, T5. Ali, EP3CQ is QRV as 6O1OO and is generally active on
    40 meters using FT8 in DXpedition mode from 2200 and 0000z. QSL to
    home call.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Diya, YI1DZ is QRV as Z81D from Juba. He is
    active on 80 to 6 meters using SSB and FT8 in his spare time. QSL
    via OM3JW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL Kids SSB Day, Straight Key Night,
    ARRL RTTY Roundup, AGB New Year Snowball Contest, NCCC RTTY Sprint,
    QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, SARTG New Year RTTY
    Contest, AGCW Happy New Year CW Contest, AGCW VHF/UHF Contest, QRP
    ARCI New Years CW Sprint, PODXS 070 Club PSKFest, World Wide PMC
    Contest, RSGB AFS CW Contest, Original QRP Contest, Winter VHF
    Sprint and EUCW 160-Meter CW Contest will certainly keep contesters
    busy these next few days.

    The OK1WC CW Memorial, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test and RSGB Hope RTTY
    QSO Party are scheduled for January 4, 2021.

    The RSGB Hope SSB QSO Party, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest and ARS Spartan CW Sprint are scheduled for January
    5, 2021.

    The RSGB Hope FT4 QSO Party, AWA Linc Cundall Memorial CW Contest,
    UKEICC 80-Meter SSB Contest, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, CWops
    Mini-CWT Test, Phone Fray and 40-Meter QRP CW Fox Hunt are scheduled
    for January 6, 2021.

    Please see December 2020 QST, page 63, January 2021 QST, page 75,
    and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.11-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jan 14 17:33:51 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD002
    ARLD002 DX news

    ZCZC AE02
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 2 ARLD002
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 14, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD002
    ARLD002 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    LU5AG, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Massimo, IZ5KID is QRV as 8Q7MM from Male and is here
    until around January 23 while on work assignment. Activity is in
    his spare time on 40, 30, 20 and 15 meters using FT8. QSL to home
    call.

    ZAMBIA, 9J. Brian, 9J2BO is usually active on 40 meters using CW
    from 0330 to 0500z. QSL via EA5GL.

    ANDORRA, C3. Joan, C31US is usually QRV on 40 meters using CW
    between 0700 and 0800z. QSL to home call.

    BOLIVIA, CP. Antonio, EA5RM is QRV as CP1XRM from San Ignacio de
    Moxos until January 26. Activity is on the HF bands using SSB and
    various digital modes. QSL to home call.

    ANTARCTICA. Operators Taka, JA1AGS and Hiro, JH7JCX are QRV as
    8J1RL from Syowa Station, IOTA AN-015, until the end of January.
    Activity is on 40 to 15 meters using mainly FT8. QSL via bureau.

    SVALBARD, JW. Erling, LB2PG is QRV as JW/LB2PG from Bear Island,
    IOTA EU-027, until June 1. Activity is on 80 to 20 meters using
    SSB. QSL to home call.

    ALASKA, KL7. As part of the Alaska RST QSO Party 2021, stations
    K7ICE, KL7CCN, KL7JR, KL7RST, KL7RST/KL7, VE8RST/KL7, VY0RST/KL7,
    and VY1RST/KL7 are QRV until February 15 from various regions here.
    QSL via operators' instructions.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Members of AMSAT Argentina will be QRV as LU7AA from
    January 16 to 24 to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the launch
    of Satellite LO-19. Activity will be on the HF bands and V/UHF
    bands using CW, SSB, various digital modes, SSTV, and FM on various
    satellites. QSL direct to LU7AA.

    BULGARIA, LZ. Special event station LZ1340B is QRV to celebrate the
    1340th anniversary of the First Bulgarian Empire. QSL via LZ3SM.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Special event station PC19HOPE is QRV until March
    10 to support efforts in containing the COVID-19 pandemic. QSL via
    PA7HPH.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Ravi, S79VU has been QRV on 40 meters using FT8
    around 0145z. QSL via N4NGR.

    POLAND, SP. Members of the SEDINA Contest Club are QRV with special
    event call sign SQ0MORSE from Szczecin until April 30 to celebrate
    the 230th anniversary of the birth of Samuel F. B. Morse. Activity
    is on various HF bands. QSL via SP1EG.

    WESTERN KIRIBATI, T30. Jack, T30TM has been QRV on 20 meters using
    SSB around 0530z. QSL via VK1TX.

    GABON, TR. Alain, TR8CA has been QRV using CW and RTTY on 20 meters
    between 1600 and 1730z. QSL via F6CBC.

    MALI, TZ. Jeff, TZ4AM has been QRV on 30 and 17 meters using CW
    between 1745 and 2000z. QSL via W0SA.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event station R170SG is QRV until the
    end of January to celebrate the founding 170 years ago of the
    province Samara. QSL via operators' instructions.

    INDIA, VU. Members of the West Bengal Radio Club are QRV as AT2GSI
    from Sagar Island, IOTA AS-153, until January 16 recognizing a Hindu
    pilgrimage to the confluence of the river Ganges and the Bay of
    Bengal. QSL via operators' instructions.

    UK SOVEREIGN BASE AREAS ON CYPRUS, ZC4. Garry, 2M1DHG is QRV as
    ZC4GR for the next few years. Activity is mainly on 40 to 10 meters
    using SSB and FT8, and possibly SSTV, PSK31 and WSPR in his spare
    time. QSL via EB7DX.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Pete, K8PGJ is QRV as ZF2PG until January 17.
    He is active using SSB and plans to be an entry in the North
    American SSB QSO Party. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL January VHF Contest, North
    American SSB QSO Party, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt,
    NCCC CW Sprint Ladder, Hungarian DX Contest, PRO Digi Contest, RSGB
    AFS SSB Contest, RTTYOPS Weekend Sprint, North America Collegiate
    SSB Championship, WAB 1.8 MHz Phone and the Run for the Bacon QRP CW
    Contest will certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test and OK1WC CW Memorial are scheduled for
    January 18.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and RTTYOPS Weeksprint are
    scheduled for January 19.

    The CWops Mini-CWT Test, 40-Meter QRP CW Fox Hunt and Phone Weekly
    Test Fray are scheduled for January 20.

    Please see January 2021 QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM
    contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.11-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jan 21 18:23:16 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD003
    ARLD003 DX news

    ZCZC AE03
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 3 ARLD003
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 21, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD003
    ARLD003 DX news

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

    KENYA, 5Z. Wayne, 5Z4WH is QRV from Molo. He is generally active
    on 40, 20, 15 and 12 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via operator's instructions.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Michael, HB9WDF will be QRV as 8Q7AO from Vilamendhoo
    Island, IOTA AS-013, from January 25 to February 7. Activity will
    be holiday style and only on Satellite OQ-100. QSL via LoTW.

    EASTER ISLAND, CE0. Johnson is now QRV as CD0YJA and plans to be
    QRV from Hotu Matua, IOTA SA-001, when time permits. QSL direct to
    XR3UNION.

    ANTARCTICA. Felix, DL5XL is QRV as DP1POL from the German research
    station Neumayer III until mid March while on work assignment.
    Activity is on various HF bands, and possibly Satellite QO-100,
    using CW and various digital modes. QSL via DL1ZBO.

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, HI. Operators HI8AT, HI5KKK, HI8AM and HI8RDO
    are QRV as HI1IDT from Alto Velo Island, IOTA NA-122, until January
    24. Activity is on all bands using SSB, FM and various digital
    modes. QSL via operators' instructions.

    ANTARCTICA. Ramon, LU3HRS is QRV as LU1ZG from Base Belgrano II
    while on work assignment. He is usually active on 20 meters using
    FT8 between 1900 and 2300z. QSL via LU4DXU.

    BULGARIA, LZ. Special event station LZ190FT is QRV during all of
    2021 to commemorate the 190th birthday of Bulgarian revolutionary
    Filip Totyu. QSL via LZ2VP.

    PERU, OA. Special event calls OC200P, OC200E, OC200R and OC200U are
    QRV during 2021 to commemorate 200 years of Peru's republic. Only
    one of these calls will be active at a time. QSL to OA4O.

    GREENLAND, OX. Nils, SM3UQK is QRV as OX/SE3A from Narsarsuaq
    Island, IOTA NA-018, while on work assignment. He is active in his
    spare time on 40 and 20 meters. QSL via SM3UQK.

    ARUBA, P4. Mathias, DL4MM plans to be QRV as P4/DL4MM from January
    23 to February 3. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW,
    SSB, FT8 and FT4. He plans to be active as P44AA in the upcoming CQ
    World Wide 160-Meter CW contest. QSL to home call.

    UKRAINE, UR. Special event stations EM150PLU, EN150PLU and EO150PLU
    are QRV during all of 2021 to celebrate the 150th birthday of the
    poet Lesya Ukrinka. QSL via operators' instructions.

    HONG KONG, VR. Special event station VR2BLEE is active to
    commemorate the passing 47 years ago of martial arts movie star
    Bruce Lee. QSL via operators' instructions.

    INDONESIA, YB. Operators YB9GCC, YB9KJ, YC9GIW and YC9JKT will be
    QRV from Gelora Beach on Sumbawa Island, IOTA OC-150, on January 23
    and 24. Activity will be on 40, 20 and 15 meters using SSB and FT8.
    QSL via operators' instructions.

    ASCENSION ISLAND, ZD8. Tev, TA1HZ is QRV as ZD8HZ during 2021 while
    on work assignment in Georgetown. Activity will be in his free time
    on 80 to 10 meters using mainly FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW
    Fox Hunt, NCCC Sprint CW Ladder, BARTG RTTY Sprint and UK/EI DX CW
    Contest are all on tap for this weekend.

    The OK1WC Memorial, K1USN Slow Speed Test and QCX CW Challenge are
    scheduled for January 25.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and QCX
    CW Challenge are scheduled for January 26.

    The UKEICC 80-Meter CW Contest, CWops Mini-CWT Test, Phone Fray,
    SKCC CW Sprint and QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt are scheduled for
    January 27.

    Please see January 2021 QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM
    contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.11-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jan 28 18:03:57 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD004
    ARLD004 DX news

    ZCZC AE04
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 4 ARLD004
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 28, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD004
    ARLD004 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    I0IJ, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    KINGDOM OF ESWATINI, 3DA0. Hans, 3DA0AQ has been active on 20
    meters using CW around 2035z. QSL via EA5GL.

    TUNISIA, 3V. Ash, KF5EYY will be QRV as 3V8SF from the Scout Radio
    Club of Sfax city club station during the CQ World Wide 160 Meter CW
    contest as a Single Op/Low Power entry. QSL via LX1NO.

    AZERBAIJAN, 4K. Special event station 4K1AZI is QRV until February
    2 in remembrance of Hazi Ahad oglu Aslanov, a major general of tank
    division. QSL via DC9RI.

    GEORGIA, 4L. Look for 4L2M to be a Single Op entry in the CQ World
    Wide 160 Meter CW contest. QSL direct to EA7FTR.

    ISRAEL, 4X. Special event station 4X0RMN will be QRV from January
    30 to February 1 to recognize the Land of Craters programme from
    Ramon Crater. QSL via 4X6ZM.

    BARBADOS, 8P. Charles, 8P6ET will QRV as 8P1W in the CQ World Wide
    160 Meter CW contest. QSL via KU9C.

    FRANCE, F. Special event station TM1CCA will be QRV from January 30
    to March 20 to draw attention to a charity supporting research into
    pediatric cancers. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB,
    RTTY, FT8 and FT4. QSL via LoTW.

    ENGLAND, G. Special call sign GB75ISWL is QRV during all of 2021 to
    celebrate the 75th anniversary of the International Short Wave
    League. Activity will be on most HF bands and modes. QSL via
    bureau.

    GUERNSEY, GU. Look for GU4YOX to be QRV as a Single Op/High Power
    entry in the CQ World Wide 160 Meter CW contest. QSL direct to
    GU4YOX.

    ANTARCTICA. Takumi, JG3PLH will be QRV as 8J1RL beginning in
    February as a member of the 62nd Japanese Antarctic Research
    Expedition team stationed at Syowa base on East Ongul Island, IOTA
    AN-015. He is here until January 2022. QSL via bureau.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Special event station L21RCA is QRV during 2021 to
    celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Radio Club Argentino. QSL
    via bureau.

    BULGARIA, LZ. Members of the Bulgarian Radio Club Blagovestnik will
    be QRV as LZ544SG during February to honor the memory of Orthodox
    saints. QSL via bureau.

    ALAND ISLANDS, OH0. A group of operators will be QRV as OH0W in the
    CQ World Wide 160 Meter CW contest. They plan to be active a few
    days after the contest. QSL via operators' instructions.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Special event station PA21BP will be QRV during
    February to celebrate the Scouts' Thinking Day on the Air. QSL via
    PA3EFR.

    BONAIRE, PJ4. Operator K4BAI will be QRV as PJ4A in the CQ World
    Wide 160 Meter CW contest. QSL to home call.

    POLAND, SP. Special event station HF100LEM is QRV from Krakow
    during all of 2021 to mark the 100th birthday celebration of the
    Polish writer Stanislaw Lem. QSL via SP9PKZ.

    SOMALIA, T5. Ali, 6O1OO has been QRV on 40 meters using FT8 around
    1340 and 2230z. QSL via QRZ.com.

    INDONESIA, YB. A large group of operators will be QRV as 7A1A as a Multi/Single entry in the CQ World Wide 160 Meter CW contest. QSL
    via EA7FTR direct or LoTW.

    IRAQ, YI. Giorgio, IU5HWS is QRV as YI9WS until March while on
    assignment. Activity is in his spare time on 80 to 15 meters. QSL
    direct to home call.

    ST. HELENA ISLAND, ZD7. Peter, ZD7FT has been QRV on 17 meters
    using SSB around 1440 to 1505z. Barrie, ZD7MY has been active on 15
    meters using FT8 just after 1500z. QSL direct to home calls.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Stan, K5GO plans to be QRV as ZF5T in the CQ
    World Wide 160 Meter CW contest. QSL to home call.

    NEW ZEALAND, ZL. Members of the Christchurch Amateur Radio Club
    will be QRV as ZL100RSC during February to celebrate its 100th
    anniversary. QSL via bureau.

    ANTARCTICA. Oleg, ZS1ANF plans to be QRV as ZS7ANF from Wolf's Fang
    Camp beginning in February. QSL via RK1PWA.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ 160-Meter CW Contest, Winter
    Field Day, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW
    Sprint Ladder, Feld Hell Sprint, REF CW Contest, UBA DX SSB Contest
    and the RTTYOPS Weekend Sprint are all on tap for this weekend.

    The RSGB 80-meter Club SSB Championship, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test
    and OK1WC Memorial are scheduled for February 1.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and ARS
    Spartan CW Sprint are scheduled for February 2.

    The CWops Mini-CWT Test, UKEICC 80-Meter SSB Contest, VHF-UHF FT8
    Activity Contest, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt and Phone Fray are
    scheduled for February 3.

    Please see January 2021 QST, page 75, February 2021 QST, page 73,
    and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.11-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Feb 4 17:19:37 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD005
    ARLD005 DX news

    ZCZC AE05
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 5 ARLD005
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 4, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD005
    ARLD005 DX news

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

    KUWAIT, 9K. Members of the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society are QRV as
    9K60NLD during all of February to celebrate Kuwait's independence.
    All stations from Kuwait may also use the prefix 9K60 during this
    time. QSL 9K60NLD via 9K2RA.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special event station DC220GERKE
    is QRV until the end of April to commemorate the 220th birthday of
    Clemens Gerke, a German pioneer of telegraphy who revised Morse Code
    to its present form. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL via DJ6SI.

    SCOTLAND, GM. Gareth, M0MOL is QRV as MM0MOL/p from the main island
    of Shetland, IOTA EU-012, until the end of March. Activity is on
    the HF bands using QRP power, after work, and mainly during his
    evenings. QSL to home call.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Kang, DS4DRE is QRV as DS4DRE/4 from Komun
    Island, IOTA AS-060, until the end of January, 2022. Activity is on
    80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    JAPAN, JA. Special event station 8N0J is QRV until April 30, 2022
    to celebrate the creation of the city of Joetsu, which was formed
    when the two cities of Takada and Naoetsu merged in 1971. QSL via
    bureau.

    MARIANA ISLANDS, KH0. Tom, KC0W is QRV as KH0/KC0W and plans to be
    active on 160 meters using CW and FT8 in his spare time.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Special event station L21RCA is QRV during all of
    2021 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of IARU member society Radio
    Club Argentino. QSL via LU4AA.

    FINLAND, OH. Members of the Finnish Amateur Radio League are QRV
    during all of 2021 with special event call OH100SRAL to celebrate
    their 100th anniversary. QSL via bureau.

    DENMARK, OZ. Special event station OV0JUTLANDIA is QRV until the
    end of March 2021 to commemorate the humanitarian mission of the
    Danish hospital ship Jutlandia during the Korean War. Activity is
    on the HF bands using CW, SSB and various digital modes. QSL via
    LoTW.

    PITCAIRN ISLAND, VP6. Meralda, VP6MW has been QRV on 20 meters
    using SSB from around 1530 to 1630z. QSL via W0VTT.

    VIET NAM, XV. Eddy, XV1X has been QRV on 40 meters using FT8 around
    1200z. QSL via special instructions on QRZ.COM.

    SERBIA, YT. Members of the Serbian CW Club are QRV with special
    event station YT165TESLA during all of 2021 to commemorate the 165th anniversary of Nikola Tesla's birth. QSL via YU1MM.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The North American CW Sprint, AM Rally,
    NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC Sprint CW Ladder,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Vermont QSO Party, 10-10 International SSB
    Winter Contest, EurAsia HF Championship, Mexico RTTY International
    Contest, F9AA CW Cup, Minnesota QSO Party, FYBO Winter QRP Sprint,
    AGCW Straight Key 80-Meter CW Party, British Columbia QSO Party,
    FISTS Saturday CW Sprint and the European Union DX Contest will
    certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The ARRL School Club Roundup runs from February 8 to 12.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test and OK1WC Memorial are scheduled for
    February 8.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and RTTYOPS Weeksprint are
    scheduled for February 9.

    The Phone Fray, CWops Mini-CWT Test, RSGB 80-Meter Club Data
    Championship, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, NAQCC CW Sprint and QRP
    40-Meter CW Fox Hunt are scheduled for February 10.

    Please see February 2021 QST, page 73, and the ARRL and WA7BNM
    contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.11-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Feb 11 21:26:09 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD006
    ARLD006 DX news

    ZCZC AE06
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 6 ARLD006
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 11, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD006
    ARLD006 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    F8DVD, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    TUNISIA, 3V. Ash, KF5EYY plans to be QRV as 3V8SS during the CQ
    World Wide RTTY WPX contest as a Single Op/All Band/Low Power entry.
    QSL via LX1NO.

    VIET NAM, 3W. Sebastian, SP5FAR is QRV as 3W9FAR from Da Nang until
    March 21. Activity is in his spare time on the HF bands using SSB
    and various digital modes. QSL to home call.

    LIBYA, 5A. Elham, 5A0YL has been QRV on 17 meters using FT8 around
    1700z. She has also been active on 20 meters using FT8 around
    1350z. QSL to home call.

    TOGO, 5V. Daniel, HB9EHD is QRV as 5VDE until February 20.
    Activity is on 40 and 20 meters using FT8. This includes being
    active on Satellte QO-100. QSL direct to home call.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Sergei, RU3AN is now QRV as 8Q7SZ and is here until
    February 15. QSL via bureau.

    MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Bruno, CS7AMN will be QRV as C91BVA from Maputo
    beginning February 18. Activity will be on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10
    meters using SSB and various digitial modes. QSL via LoTW.

    SPAIN, EA. Members of the Radio Club Henares will be QRV as EH4WRD
    on February 13 as part of World Radio Day. QSL via EA4RCH.

    FRANCE, F. Francois, F8DVD will be QRV as TM18AAW from Macon from
    February 14 to 28 in celebration of the 18th Antarctic Activity
    Week. QSL to home call.

    MARTINIQUE, FM. Romaric, W7ROM is QRV as FM4WDM from Le Morne-Vert.
    Activity is on the HF bands. QSL to home call.

    ITALY, I. Special event station IQ3DD is QRV until February 28 to
    recognize the FIS Alpine World Ski Championship being held in
    Cortina. Activity is on 160 meters to 23 centimeters, using CW,
    SSB, and various digital modes. This includes some activity on
    Satellite QO-100. QSL via bureau.

    JAN MAYEN, JX. Erik, JX2US has been QRV on 20 meters using CW
    around 0930 to 1100z. QSL via LA2US.

    WAKE ISLAND, KH9. Tom, NL7RR plans to be QRV as KH9/NL7RR beginning
    February 15 and will be here for 90 days. Activity will be in his
    spare time on 40 and 20 meters using SSB. Time permitting, he hopes
    to operate as KH9/NL7RR on 40 and 20 meters using SSB. QSL via
    AL7JX (d/B).

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ World Wide RTTY WPX Contest,
    Asia-Pacific Spring CW Sprint, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, KCJ
    Topband CW Contest, Dutch PACC Contest, YLRL YL-OM Contest, OMISS
    SSB QSO Party, HamCation QSO Party, Feld Hell Sprint, RSGB 1.8 MHz
    CW Contest, AWA Amplitude Modulation QSO Party, PODXS 070 Club
    Valentine PSK31 Sprint and Balkan HF Contest will certainly keep
    contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The RSGB FT4 Contest Series, 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday
    Sprint, OK1WC Memorial, K1USN Slow Speed Test and CQC Winter CW QSO
    Party are scheduled for February 15.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and RTTYOPS Weeksprint are
    scheduled for February 16.

    The AGCW Semi-Automatic Key Evening, Phone Fray and CWops Mini-CWT
    Test are scheduled for February 17.

    Please see February 2021 QST, page 73, and the ARRL and WA7BNM
    contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.11-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Feb 18 22:59:02 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD007
    ARLD007 DX news

    ZCZC AE07
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 7 ARLD007
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 18, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD007
    ARLD007 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    F6AJA, W2GD, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL,
    Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
    sites. Thanks to all.

    MONACO, 3A. Mireille, F4FRL and Patrice, F5RBB will be QRV as home
    calls/3A from February 24 to March 2. Activity will be on 40 and 20
    meters using SSB and various digital modes. QSL via LoTW.

    TUNISIA, 3V. Ash, KF5EYY plans to be QRV as 3V8SS in the ARRL
    International DX CW contest as a Single Op/All Band/Low Power entry.
    QSL to home call.

    TOGO, 5V. Daniel, HB9EHD is QRV as 5V7DE until February 20.
    Activity is on 40 and 20 meters using FT8, and on Satellite QO-100.
    QSL direct to home call.

    CROATIA, 9A. Members of the Croatian Flora Fauna ARC are QRV with
    special event call 9A10FF during all of 2021 to celebrate the club's
    10th anniversary. QSL via 9A2MF.

    ZAMBIA, 9J. Brad, 9J2RS is currently QRV on 20, 17 and 15 meters.
    QSL direct.

    MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Bruno, CS7AMN is QRV as C91BVA from Maputo.
    Activity is on the HF bands using SSB and various digital modes.
    QSL to home call.

    CHILE, CE. Members of the Radio Club Melipulli are QRV as CB7FT
    from Tabon Island, IOTA SA-018, until February 21. This includes
    being active from the Lighthouse ARLHS CHI-049 during the American
    Lighthouses Weekend. Activity is on the HF bands using SSB and
    various digital modes. QSL via EA5GL.

    CUBA, CO. Reinaldo, CO6RD is QRV from Lighthouse ARLHS CUB-045 on
    Cayo Blanco de Zaza, possibly IOTA NA-204, until February 21.
    Activity is on the HF bands using CW, RTTY, BPSK, FT8 and FT4. This
    includes being active during the American Lighthouses Weekend. QSL
    direct to EA5GL.

    MARTINIQUE, FM. Look for FM5BH to be a Single Op/All Band/High
    Power entry in the ARRL International DX CW contest. QSL via W3HNK.

    HAITI, HH. Bill, KO7SS will be QRV as HH2AA from Obleon as a Single
    Op/Low Power/Assisted entry in the ARRL International DX contest.
    QSL via LoTW.

    U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, KP2. Dan, K8RF will be QRV as NP2J in the ARRL International DX CW contest as a Single Band on 160 meters entry.
    QSL direct to home call.

    PUERTO RICO, KP4. A group of operators are QRV as NP4DX on 80 to 10
    meters using CW. This includes being a Multi/Single/Low Power entry
    in the ARRL International DX CW contest. This activity will also
    count for the WLOTA as LH-2802. QSL via M0OXO.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD is QRV as P44W until February 23. He is
    active on all bands as time permits with a focus on the ARRL
    International DX CW contest. QSL via N2MM.

    BRAZIL, PY. Members of the Grupo Escoteiro Marechal Rondon are QRV
    as ZW2I from Comprida Island, IOTA SA-024, and the Rio Claro
    Lighthouse, LH BRA-135, until February 22 during the American
    Lighthouses Weekend. QSL via operators' instructions.

    BENIN, TY. Johannes, ZS6JSI is QRV as ZS6JSI/TY until June 2021.
    Activity is mobile on 80, 40 and 20 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL
    to home call.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Members of the Pride Radio Group are QRV as
    VI2021PRIDE until March 7 during Sydney Mardi Gras. QSL direct to
    VK3FUR.

    TURKS AND CAICOS, VP5. Jim, K4QPL plans to be QRV as VP5M during
    the ARRL International DX CW contest. QSL to home call.

    MEXICO, XE. Members of the Radio Experimentadores of Campeche are
    QRV with special call sign 4A3G from Faro de Champolon until
    February 21 during the American Lighthouses Weekend. QSL via XE3AA.

    INDONESIA, YB. Yohanes, YB2DX will be QRV in the ARRL International
    DX CW contest as a Single Op/All Band entry. QSL direct to home
    call.

    ROMANIA, YO. Members of the Sport Club Pandurii Tirgu-Jiu are QRV
    with special call YP145B from Tirgu-Jiu until March 3 to celebrate
    the 145th anniversary of the birth of the great sculptor Constantin
    Brancusi. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL direct to YO7CKQ.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Bruce, K0BJ will be QRV as ZF2BJ from Savannah,
    Grand Cayman, IOTA NA-016, from February 20 to March 5. Activity
    will be on the HF bands with a focus on the newer bands and CW. QSL
    to home call.

    NEW ZEALAND, ZL. A group of operators will be QRV as ZL3X in the
    ARRL International DX CW contest as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via LoTW.

    PARAGUAY, ZP. Manu, ZP9MCE plans to be QRV on 80 meters in the ARRL International DX CW contest. QSL via EA5ZD.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL International DX CW Contest,
    13th American Lighthouses Weekend, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW
    Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed Test, Russian PSK World
    Wide Contest, RTTYOPS Weekend Sprint, Feld Hell Sprint, FISTS Sunday
    Sprint and the Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest will certainly keep
    contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The QCX CW Challenge and OK1WC Memorial are scheduled for February
    22.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint and Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest are
    scheduled for February 23.

    The CWops Mini-CWT Test, UKEICC 80-Meter CW Contest, Phone Fray,
    SKCC Sprint and QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt are scheduled for February
    24.

    Please see February 2021 QST, page 73, and the ARRL and WA7BNM
    contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.11-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Fri Jan 8 00:44:27 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD001
    ARLD001 DX news

    ZCZC AE01
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 1 ARLD001
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 7, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD001
    ARLD001 DX news

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

    GEORGIA, 4L. Peter, G4ENL plans to be QRV as 4L1PJ from Svaneti
    while on work assignment. He expects to be here for the next few
    years. Activity is on various HF bands using SSB. QSL via N4GNR.

    NIGER, 5U. Adrien, F5IHM is QRV as 5U4IHM until February 11.
    Activity is on 40 and 20 meters using CW. QSL direct to home call.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Massimo, IZ5KID is QRV as 8Q7MM. Activity is on
    various HF bands using mainly digital modes and with low power. QSL
    to home call.

    PAKISTAN, AP. Syed, AP2AM is QRV on 160 and 80 using FT8 at his
    sunrise. QSL to home call.

    ANGOLA, D2. Paulo, CT1FJZ is QRV as D2FJZ from the Province of
    Cuando-Cubango until September 2021 while on work assignment.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Uwe, DO2PZ is QRV as DB100AVUS
    during all of 2021 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the AVUS.
    Located in the southwest of Berlin and opened in 1921, it is the
    oldest controlled access motorway in Europe. QSL to home call.

    JAPAN, JA. Special event call 8N1IZA is QRV until March 31 to
    celebrate the 50th anniversary of Niiza City.

    JAN MAYEN, JX. Erik, JX2US has been QRV on 80 using CW from 1000 to
    1200z. QSL via LA2US.

    CZECH REPUBLIC, OK. Members of the radio club in Roznov pod
    Radhostem are QRV with special call sign OL70KRT to celebrate the
    club's 70th anniversary. The length of activity is unknown. QSL
    via OK2UYU.

    ASIATIC RUSSIA, UA0. Special event station RJ30KR is QRV from
    region R9Y in CQ Zone 18 during January to mark the 30th anniversary
    of the Amateur Radio Club Kristall. QSL via bureau.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Grant, VK5GR will be QRV as VK5KI from Kangaroo
    Island, IOTA OC-139, from January 11 to 22. Activity will be
    holiday style on 80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and FT8, and possibly
    with RTTY and PSK. QSL via M0OXO.

    ANTARCTICA. Seba, SQ1SGB and Will, M0ZXA are QRV as either
    VP8/SQ1SGB or VP8HAL from Halley VI Research Station until February
    4. They are active in their spare time on 40 and 20 meters using
    JT65 and FT8. QSL via operators' instructions.

    INDIA, VU. Special event station AT2YAR is QRV until March 1 to
    celebrate 100 years of amateur radio. QSL via VU3ZHA.

    INDONESIA, YB. Ravie, YD7RV is QRV from Laut Island, IOTA OC-166,
    and is active almost daily around 1700z on 40 meters using FT8. QSL
    via EA5GL.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Pete, K8PGJ will be QRV as ZF2PG from Grand
    Cayman, IOTA NA-016, from January 10 to 17. Activity will be on 160
    to 10 meters. This includes being an entry in the upcoming North
    American SSB QSO Party. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The North American CW QSO Party, NCCC
    RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC Sprint CW Ladder, YB SSB
    DX Contest, Old New Year Contest, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, UBA
    PSK63 Prefix Contest, NRAU-Baltic Contest, DARC 10-Meter Contest and
    RSGB AFS Data Contest are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The RSGB Hope QSO FT4 Party, OK1WC CW Memorial, K1USN Slow Speed CW
    Test and 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint are scheduled for
    January 11.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and RSGB
    Hope QSO CW Party are scheduled for January 12.

    The RSGB Hope QSO RTTY Party, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, CWops
    Mini-CWT CW Test, Phone Fray and QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt are
    scheduled for January 13.

    Please see January 2021 QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM
    contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.11-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Fri Feb 26 10:14:15 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD008
    ARLD008 DX news

    ZCZC AE08
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 8 ARLD008
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 25, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD008
    ARLD008 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    LU4AAO, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, A6. A number of special event stations are
    QRV to celebrate Kuwait National and Liberation Day. Look for
    stations A60KWT, and A60KWT/0 to /13 to be active until February 28.
    QSL via operators' instructions.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special event stations DQ100JL and
    DR100JL will be QRV from March 1 to May 31 to commemorate the
    founding 100 years ago of Junkers Luftverkehr, an early airline in
    Germany. QSL via bureau.

    MARTINIQUE, FM. Romanic, W7ROM is QRV as FM4WDM from Le Morne-Vert.
    Activity is on 15 meters using FT8. QSL via operator's
    instructions.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Special event station D90EXPO will be QRV
    from March 1 to October 17 to promote the 2021 World Military
    Culture Expo that will take place in the city of Gyeryong in
    October. QSL via DS3BBC.

    SARDINIA, IS0. Special event station II0QSE will be QRV from Quartu Sant'Elena, IOTA EU-024, from February 28 to June 30 to celebrate
    the 40th anniversary of the local branch of the ARI. QSL via
    IS0AGY.

    ST. LUCIA, J6. Operators K9HZ, W0CN and WA4PGM will be QRV as
    J68HZ, J68CN, and J68PG, respectively, from March 2 to 11. This
    includes being active as J68HZ as a Multi/Single/High Power entry in
    the upcoming ARRL International SSB DX contest. QSL via operators' instructions.

    WAKE ISLAND, KH9. Thomas, NL7RR is QRV as KH9/NL7RR until April 2.
    Activity is in his spare time on 40 and 20 meters using SSB. QSL
    direct to AL7JX.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Members of the Radio Club QRM Belgrano are QRV as
    LU4AAO, LU4AAO/A and LU4AAO/D until March 1 to commemorate the
    club's 53rd anniversary. Activity is on the HF and V/UHF bands
    using CW, SSB, SSTV and FT8. QSL direct to LU4AAO.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Operators N1ZZ, AF4Z, WB5ZGA and K4JC will be QRV as
    PJ2/home calls from March 1 to 9. Activity will be on 160 to 10
    meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and possibly FT8. They plan to be active
    as PJ2T in the upcoming ARRL International SSB DX contest. QSL to
    home calls and PJ2T via W3HNK.

    ST. MAARTEN, PJ7. Thomas, AA9A will be QRV as PJ7AA from February
    27 to March 28. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB
    and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    GREECE, SV. Members of the Radio Amateur Association of Western
    Peloponnese will be QRV with special call signs SZ21AD, SZ21GK,
    SZ21LB, SZ21PF, SZ21TK and SZ1821P from March 1 to 31 to commemorate
    the 100th anniversary of the Revolution of 1821. QSL via LoTW.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Special event stations VI100AF and VK100AF will be
    QRV from March 1 to May 29, and March 1 to August 31, respectively,
    to commemorate the founding of the Royal Australian Air Force 100
    years ago. QSL via M0URX.

    CAMBODIA, XU. Tad, JA1DFK is QRV as XU7AKU. Activity is on the HF
    bands, and possibly 6 meters, using CW. QSL via JA1DXA.

    INDONESIA, YB. Heru, YG8VAS is now QRV from Ternate Island, IOTA
    OC-145. Activity of late has been on 80 and 40 meters using SSB.
    QSL to home call.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Massimo, IZ0EGB is QRV as Z81B from Juba while
    working here. Activity is generally in his spare time on 20 meters
    using SSB. His length of stay is unknown. QSL to home call

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ 160-Meter SSB Contest, North
    American RTTY Party, North American Collegiate RTTY Championship,
    NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN
    Slow Speed CW Test, REF SSB Contest, FT4 DX Contest, UBA DX CW test,
    South Carolina QSO Party, Classic CW Exchange, High Speed Club CW
    Contest and North Carolina QSO Party are all on tap for this
    upcoming weekend.

    The RSGB 80-Meter Club Data Championship, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test
    and OK1WC CW Memorial are scheduled for March 1.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint, ARS Spartan CW Sprint and Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest are scheduled for March 2.

    The UKEICC 80-Meter SSB Contest, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, CWops
    Mini-CWT Test, Phone Fray, and the 40-Meter QRP CW Fox Hunt are
    scheduled for March 3.

    Please see February 2021 QST, page 73, March QST, page 72, and the
    ARRL and WA7BNM contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.13-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Mar 4 16:48:56 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD009
    ARLD009 DX news

    ZCZC AE09
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 9 ARLD009
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 4, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD009
    ARLD009 DX news

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

    ZAMBIA, 9J. Bodo, HB9EWU is QRV as 9J2BG while working on a
    humanitarian mission in the Luapula Province. He is active in his
    spare time generally on 20 meters. QSL to home call.

    OMAN, A4. Operator A41CK will be QRV as A42K as a Single Op/All
    Band entry in the ARRL International SSB DX contest. QSL via EA5GL.

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, A6. Greg, KD5ESG will be QRV as A65HH while
    on work assignment in Abu Dhabi. QSL via operator's instructions.

    SPAIN, EA. Special event stations AM3DIM and AM3YLD will be QRV
    from March 6 to 12 to commemorate International Women's Day on March
    8. QSL via operators' instructions.

    CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Miguel, EA1BP plans to be QRV as ED8W in the
    ARRL International SSB DX contest as a Single Op/All Band/High Power
    entry. QSL via EA5GL.

    MARTINIQUE, FM. Station FM5BH will be QRV as a Single Op/All
    Band/High Power entry in the ARRL International SSB DX contest. QSL
    via W3HNK.

    SCOTLAND, GM. Chris, GM3WOJ is QRV with special call sign GB2CR
    until March 18 to honor the legacy of the Collins Radio Company.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using SSB and some CW. QSL via LoTW.

    ECUADOR, HC, Rick, NE8Z is QRV as HC1MD/2 from Santa Elena Province
    until May 15. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters. QSL via K8LJG.

    VATICAN, HV. Look for IK0FVC to be QRV as HV0A in the ARRL
    International SSB DX contest. QSL via LoTW.

    ST. LUCIA, J6. Bill, K9HZ, Dan, W0CN and Kyle, WA4PGM are QRV as
    J68HZ, J68CN and J68PG, respectively, until March 11. Activity is
    on the HF bands. They will be active as J68HZ in the ARRL
    International SSB DX contest. QSL direct to home calls.

    PERU, OA. Ed, W9SI plans to be QRV as OA4SS in the ARRL
    International SSB DX contest as a Single Op/All Band/High
    Power/Unassisted entry. QSL via KB6J.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Don, AF4Z, Vince, K4JC, Dan, N1ZZ and Walt, WB5ZGA
    are QRV as PJ2/home calls until March 9. Activity is on 160 to 10
    meters. They will be active as PJ2T in the ARRL International SSB
    DX contest. QSL PJ2T via W3HNK and all others to home calls.

    BONAIRE, PJ4. Marty, W1MD plans to be QRV as PJ4G in the ARRL
    International SSB DX contest as a Single Op/Single Band entry on
    either 20 or 15 meters depending on conditions. QSL via LoTW.

    POLAND, SP. Special event stations SN0ZOSP and SN100ZOSP are QRV
    until February 5, 2022 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the
    Association of the Voluntary Fire Brigades of the Republic of
    Poland. QSL SN0ZOSP via SP9ODM and SN100ZOSP via SP9SPJ.

    BENIN, TY. Ian, ZS6JSI is QRV as ZS6JSI/TY from Parakou until June.
    Activity is in his spare time on 80, 40 and 20 meters using SSB and
    FT8. QSL via EC6DX.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event station R125PR is QRV during
    March to celebrate Alexander S. Popov's first wireless transmission
    125 years ago. QSL via R1AU.

    MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7. Paul, KA4WPX is QRV as V7/KA4WPX and V73AX
    from Kwajalein Atoll, IOTA OC-028. Activity is at various times on
    160 to 10 meters, and possibly 6 meters, using CW and SSB. QSL
    direct.

    ASCENSION ISLAND, ZD8. Tev, TA1HZ is QRV as ZD8HZ until mid-April.
    He plans to be active in the ARRL International SSB DX contest and
    the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL direct to home
    call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL International SSB DX Contest,
    NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN
    Slow Speed CW Test, Novice Rig CW Roundup, Wake-Up QRP CW Sprint,
    Open Ukraine RTTY Championship, UBA Spring CW Contest, NSARA
    Contest, SARL Hamnet 40-Meter Simulated Emergency SSB Contest and
    the WAB 3.5 MHz Phone will certainly keep contesters busy this
    upcoming weekend.

    The OK1WC Memorial is scheduled for March 8.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and RTTYOPS Weeksprint are
    scheduled for March 9.

    The RSGB 80-Meter Club CW Championship, AWA John Rollins Memorial DX
    CW Contest, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, CWops Mini-CWT Test, QRP
    40-Meter CW Fox Hunt and Phone Weekly Test/Fray are scheduled for
    March 10.

    Please see March QST, page 72, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.13-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Mar 11 16:44:57 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD010
    ARLD010 DX news

    ZCZC AE10
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 10 ARLD010
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 11, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD010
    ARLD010 DX news

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

    ZAMBIA, 9J. Bodo, HB9EWU plans to be QRV as 9J2BG while spending
    one year on a humanitarian mission at the St. Paul's Mission General
    Hospital in Kashikishi. Activity will be in his spare time on 20
    meters. QSL to home call.

    BOTSWANA, A2. Operators Vasily, R7AL, Leo, UI8J, Vlad, R9LR and
    Mike, RU3UR will be QRV as A25RU from Gaborone from March 15 to 26.
    Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters, using CW, SSB, and FT8 in
    DXpedtion mode, with four stations active. This also includes
    activity on Satellite QO-100. QSL via ClubLog.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Philippe, F1DUZ will be QRV as FG4KH from March 16
    to April 1. This includes being an entry in the upcoming CQ World
    Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL direct to home call.

    ECUADOR, HC. Rick, NE8Z is QRV as HC1MD/2 from the Santa Elena
    province until May 15. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB,
    FT8 and FT4. QSL via K8LJG.

    MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1. Take, JG8NQJ will be QRV as JG8NQJ/JD1 while
    on work assignment at the weather station here. Activity is in his
    spare time on the HF bands using CW. He is here for about three
    months. QSL direct to JA8CJY.

    LITHUANIA, LY. Special event stations LY31A and LY11LY are QRV
    until March 31 to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    AUSTRIA, OE. Members of the VIC Amateur Radio Contest DX Club are
    QRV as C7A during March. QSL via UA3DX.

    FINLAND, OH. Members of the SSAB Raahe ARC are QRV as special event
    station OF60RR from Pattijoki until March 1, 2022 to celebrate the
    60th anniversary of the start of the construction of the steel mill
    Rautaruukki in May 1961. QSL direct to OH8DR.

    ST. MAARTEN, PJ7. Tom, AA9A is QRV as PJ7AA until March 27.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Ravi, S79VU has been active on 20 meters using FT8
    around 0200z. QSL direct to N4GNR.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event stations R1934G, R108M, RG61PP
    and R1961G are QRV until April 30 from the Smolensk Oblast to
    commemorate the 87th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's birth and the
    60th anniversary of his historic 108-minute first flight. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    ASIATIC RUSSIA, UA0. Look for RI0Q to be QRV from Bol'shoy Begichev
    Island, IOTA AS-152, beginning possibly March 17. The start date
    may depend on weather conditions. QSL via ClubLog.

    UZBEKISTAN, UJ. Bazarov, UK8FAV has been active using FT4 on 20
    meters around 0200z. QSL direct to home call.

    COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS, VK9C. Look for VK9CE to be QRV from March
    16 to 23. Activity will be holiday style on 80 to 10 meters using
    CW, SSB and FT8. They may also be active on 6 meters depending on
    conditions. QSL via EB7DX.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Stew Perry Topband Challenge, North
    American RTTY Sprint, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt,
    NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, YB DX RTTY Contest, SARL
    VHF/UHF Analogue Contest, SARL Field Day Contest, RSGB Commonwealth
    Contest, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, F9AA SSB Cup, South America 10
    Meter Contest, The DIG QSO SSB Party, AGCW QRP CW Contest, Oklahoma
    QSO Party, EA PSK63 Contest, QCWA QSO Party, TESLA Memorial HF CW
    Contest, Idaho QSO Party, UBA Spring 2-Meter Contest, FIRAC HF
    Contest, Classic Phone Exchange, and Wisconsin QSO Party will
    certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The OK1WC Memorial, Bucharest Digital Contest, RSGB FT4 Contest
    Series, 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint and K1USN Slow Speed
    CW Test are scheduled for March 15.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint, CLARA Chatter Party and Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest are scheduled for March 16.

    The CWops Mini-CWT Test, Phone Fray and QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt are
    scheduled for March 17.

    Please see March QST, page 72, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.13-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Mar 18 16:57:25 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD011
    ARLD011 DX news

    ZCZC AE11
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 11 ARLD011
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 18, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD011
    ARLD011 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    KK9A, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    BOTSWANA, A2. Operators Vasily, R7AL, Leo, UI8J, Vlad, R9LR and
    Mike, RU3UR are QRV as A25RU from Gaborone until March 26. Activity
    is on 160 to 10 meters, using CW, SSB, and FT8 in DXpedtion mode,
    with four stations active. This also includes activity on Satellite
    QO-100. QSL via Club Log.

    BAHAMAS, C6. Steve, KG4LJB is QRV as C6AJB from Eleuthera Island,
    IOTA NA-001, until March 27. Activity is on 80 to 15 meters using
    some SSB, but mostly FT8 and FT4. QSL via LoTW.

    MOROCCO, CN. Special event station CN21JIF is QRV until March 21 to
    celebrate the United Nations International Day of Forests which is
    on March 21. QSL via RW6HS.

    MADEIRA ISLANDS, CT3. Helmut, DF7EE will be QRV as CT9/DF7EE from
    March 23 to 31. This includes being active as either CQ3W or CR3W
    in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL direct to home
    call.

    SPAIN, EA. Special event station EH3DWN is QRV until April 1 to
    commemorate World Down Syndrome Day which is on March 21. QSL via
    LoTW.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Philippe, F1DUZ is QRV as FG4KH until April 1.
    This includes being an entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB
    contest. QSL direct to home call.

    SAINT MARTIN, FS. Janusz, SP9FIH will be QRV as TO1K from Saint
    Martin from March 22 to April 5. Activity will be on the HF bands.
    QSL to home call.

    WALES, GW. John, MW1CFN will be QRV as GB1004FTS from Anglesey
    Island, IOTA EU-005, from March 25 to April 8 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force's Number 4 Flying Training School
    that opened on 1 April 1921. Activity will be on the HF bands,
    including 6 and 2 meters, using SSB and various digital modes. QSL
    direct to home call.

    ARUBA, P4. John, KK9A will be QRV as P40A from March 24 to 28.
    Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. This
    includes being an entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB
    contest. QSL via WD9DZV.

    ST. MAARTEN, PJ7. Tom, AA9A is QRV as PJ7AA until March 27.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    BRAZIL, PY. Special event stations ZZ5FLORIPA and ZZ5FLN are QRV
    until March 23 to celebrate the 348th anniversary of Florianopolis.
    QSL via bureau.

    MALI, TZ. Jeff, TZ4AM has been active using CW on 40 meters around
    0145z. QSL via W0SA.

    COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS, VK9C. Station VK9CE is QRV until March 23.
    Activity is holiday style on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8.
    Some activity on 6 meters is possible depending on conditions. QSL
    via EB7DX.

    PITCAIRN ISLAND, VP6. Meralda, VP6MW has been active on 20 meters
    SSB around 1520z and 17 meters SSB around 1640z. QSL via W0VTT.

    INDONESIA, YB. A group of operators will be QRV as 7D5RI from Rupat
    Island, IOTA OC-245, from March 26 to 28. Activity will be on 80 to
    10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    NICARAGUA, YN. Myron, KN6GHM will be QRV as H7/KN6GHM from
    Guanacastillo from March 22 to 30. Activity will be holiday style
    on 80 to 10 meters using SSB. He and Trevis, YN7ZTR will be QRV as
    YN1YN in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest with two
    stations. QSL via LoTW.

    KOSOVO, Z6. Driton, Z61DX has been QRV on 20 meters using CW around
    1500z. QSL via Club Log.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY
    Sprint, NCCC Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, BARTG HF RTTY
    Contest, Russian DX Contest, AGCW VHF/UHF Contest, Virginia QSO
    Party, Feld Hell Sprint, UBA Spring SSB Contest, Run for the Bacon
    QRP CW Contest, OK1WC Memorial and Worldwide Sideband Activity
    Contest are all on tap for this weekend.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint is scheduled for March 23.

    The SKCC CW Sprint, CWops Mini-CWT Test, Phone Fray and QRP CW Fox
    Hunt are all scheduled for March 24.

    Please see March QST, page 72, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.13-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Mar 25 17:15:19 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD012
    ARLD012 DX news

    ZCZC AE12
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 12 ARLD012
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 25, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD012
    ARLD012 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    KK9A, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Mats, RM2D will be QRV as 8Q7MS from Ukulhas Island,
    Alifu Alifu Atoll, IOTA AS-013, from March 28 to April 10. Activity
    will be on 40 to 15 meters using CW and some SSB. QSL via EA5GL.

    TAIWAN, BV. Members of Amateur Radio Taipei will be QRV as BP0P
    from Taoyuan City in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest as a Multi/2
    entry. QSL via BP0P.

    BAHAMAS, C6. Operators AA7JV, KN4EEI, W6IZT and W8HC are QRV as
    C6AGU from Water Cay, IOTA NA-001, until March 30. Activity is on
    the HF bands. This includes being a Multi Op entry in the CQ World
    Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via LoTW.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Philippe, F1DUZ is QRV as FG4KH until April 1.
    This includes being an entry in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest.
    QSL direct to home call.

    THAILAND, HS. Operators E24OYI, E25KAE, E29TGW, E20NKB and E21EIC
    will be QRV as E2A in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest as a
    Multi/Single entry. QSL via E21EIC.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Lee, HL1IWD will be QRV as HL1IWD/5 from
    Koje Island, IOTA AS-081, from April 2 to 4. Activity will be on 40
    to 20 meters using CW and some FT8. QSL direct to EA5GL.

    ITALY, I. Raffaele, IH9YMC plans to be QRV from Pantelleria Island,
    IOTA AF-018, as a Single Op entry in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB
    contest. QSL via LoTW.

    SVALBARD, JW. Stian, LB5SH is QRV as JW/LB5SH from Longyearbyen,
    IOTA EU-026, until March 28. Activity is on the HF bands using SSB
    and FT8. This includes being active as JW2T in the CQ World Wide
    WPX SSB contest. QSL via operator's instructions.

    PUERTO RICO, KP4. Yuri, N2TTA will be QRV as WP3C in the CQ World
    Wide WPX SSB contest as a Single Op entry. QSL via M0OXO.

    BULGARIA, LZ. Special event station LZ200GSR will be QRV from Sofia
    from April 1 to 30 to celebrate the birth 200 years ago of Georgia
    Sava Rakovski, a historian, and activist for the independence of
    Bulgaria. QSL via LZ1XM.

    ARUBA, P4. John, KK9A is QRV as P40A until March 28. Activity is
    on 160 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. This includes being an entry
    in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via WD9DZV.

    BONAIRE, PJ4. Martin, W1MD plans to be active as PJ4G in the CQ
    World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via K4BAI.

    GREECE, SV. Savas, SV2AEL is QRV with special call J42A until March
    31. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8 and
    FT4. This includes being a Single Op entry in the CQ World Wide WPX
    SSB contest. QSL direct to home call.

    TURKEY, TA. Members of the GITRAD Contest Team will be QRV as TC7G
    in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest as a Multi Op/Low Power entry.
    QSL via bureau.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Operators Jim, K4QPL and Eric, NR4O
    are QRV as VP5/home calls from Providenciales. They will be active
    as VP5M as a Multi Single/Low Power entry in the CQ World Wide WPX
    SSB contest. QSL VP5M via K4QPL and all others to home calls.

    INDONESIA, YB. Operators YB5QZ, YB5WIR, YB5OB, YC5TEB and YD5NDR
    are QRV as 7D5RI from Rupat Island, IOTA OC-245, until March 28.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    NICARAGUA, YN. Myron, KN6GHM is QRV as H7/KN6GHM from Guanacastillo
    until March 30. Activity is holiday style on 80 to 10 meters using
    SSB. He and Trevis, YN7ZTR will be QRV as YN1YN in the CQ World
    Wide WPX SSB contest with two stations. QSL via LoTW.

    ASCENSION ISLAND, ZD8. Tev, TA1HZ is QRV as ZD8HZ during all of
    2021. He plans to be active in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest as
    well. QSL direct to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ World Wide WPX SSB Contest, QRP
    80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow
    Speed CW Test, FOC CW QSO Party and UBA Spring 6-Meter Contest will
    certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The OK1WC CW Memorial, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test and QCX CW Challenge
    are scheduled for March 29.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint, QCX CW Challenge and Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest are scheduled for March 30.

    The UKEICC 80-Meter CW Contest, CWops Mini-CWT Test, Phone Fray and
    QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt are scheduled for March 31.

    Please see March QST, page 72, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.13-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Apr 1 19:43:06 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD013
    ARLD013 DX news

    ZCZC AE13
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 13 ARLD013
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT April 1, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD013
    ARLD013 DX news

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

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Mats, SM6LRR is QRV as 8Q7MS until April 10.
    Activity is holiday style on 40 to 15 meters using mostly CW with
    some SSB. QSL via EA5GL.

    BOLIVIA, CP. Antonio, EA5RM is QRV as CP1XRM until April 27 while
    working as a Solidaridad Medica and Radioamateurs Without Frontiers
    NGO volunteer. Activity is in his spare time on 160 to 10 meters
    using SSB and some digital modes. QSL via EA8RM.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Members of DARC's Special Event
    Station Team are QRV as DA21WARD until June 30 to mark World Amateur
    Radio Day. QSL via the bureau.

    SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS. Lee, DS4NMJ is QRV as DT8A from King George
    Island. Lately he has been active on 40 meters using FT8 between
    0400 and 0415z. He is here until December 31. QSL via DS5TOS.

    ENGLAND, G. Members of the RSGB Contest Club are QRV with special
    event callsigns G5WS and G6ZZ to commemorate the Transatlantic Tests
    conducted 100 years ago. QSL via M0OXO.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Lee, HL1IWD is QRV as HL1IWD/5 from Koje
    Island, IOTA AS-081, until April 4. Activity is holiday style on
    the HF bands using CW and FT8. QSL via EA5GL.

    THAILAND, HS. Jorge, AB6WP is QRV as HS0ZOK from Phuket Island,
    IOTA AS-053. Activity is on 20 to 10 meters using mostly SSB and
    some CW. QSL via HS0ZOK.

    MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1. Take, JG8NQJ is QRV as JG8NQJ/JD1 while on
    work assignment at the weather station here. Activity is in his
    spare time on 40, 30 and 17 meters using CW. He is here for about
    three months. QSL direct to JA8CJY.

    SVALBARD, JW. Station JW1I is now QRV on Bear Island, IOTA EU-027,
    at the Bear Island Norwegian Meteorological Station and is here
    until May 15. Activity of late has been on 20 meters using SSB.
    QSL via bureau.

    BULGARIA, LZ. Special event station LZ200GSR is QRV until April 30
    to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Georgi Sava
    Rakovski, a prominent figure in the revolutionary movement for the
    liberation of Bulgaria. QSL via LZ1XM.

    CZECH REPUBLIC, OL. Members of the Radioclub Chrudim are QRV as
    OL75KCR from Chrudim until December 31 to celebrate the 75th
    anniversary of the foundation of Radioclub Chrudim. QSL via
    ClubLog.

    DENMARK, OZ. Special event stations OZ75MAY and OZ75BO are QRV
    until April 11 to commemorate the liberation of Bornholm 75 years
    ago. Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB and various digital
    modes. QSL via OZ1ACB.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Ruud, PG1R is QRV as PG96WARD during April to mark
    the World Amateur Radio Day and the IARU's 96th anniversary. QSL
    via LoTW.

    ANTARCTICA. Paul, VK2PAD is currently QRV as VK0PD until November
    while on work assignment on Casey Station, IOTA AN-016. Activity is
    on 40 and 20 meters in his spare time. QSL via EB7DX.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The North American SSB Sprint Contest,
    QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN
    Slow Speed CW Test, PODXS 070 Club PSK 31 Flavors Contest, Louisiana
    QSO Party, Mississippi QSO Party, Florida State Parks on the Air, SP
    DX Contest and the EA RTTY Contest are al on tap for this upcoming
    weekend.

    The OK1WC Memorial, 144 MHz Spring Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test
    and DARC Easter Contest are scheduled for April 5.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint, ARS Spartan CW Sprint and Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest are scheduled for April 6.

    The RSGB FT4 Contest Series, UKEICC 80-Meter SSB Contest, VHF-UHF
    FT8 Activity Contest, CWops Mini-CWT Test and Phone Fray are
    scheduled for April 7.

    Please see April QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Apr 8 23:35:13 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD014
    ARLD014 DX news

    ZCZC AE14
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 14 ARLD014
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT April 8, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD014
    ARLD014 DX news

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

    FIJI, 3D2. Dom, 3Z9DX is QRV as 3D2DOM and has been active mainly
    on 20 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    SRI LANKA, 4S. Nadika, 4S6NCH has been active on 17 meters using
    FT8 around 1800z. QSL direct.

    CROATIA, 9A. Members of the radio club Libertas are QRV with
    special event callsign 9A25RBM during April to commemorate the US
    Secretary of Commerce Ronald Harmon Brown and 34 other victims of a
    fatal plane crash in 1996 here. QSL direct.

    MOZAMBIQUE, C9. A group of operators are QRV as C92RU until April
    12. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8 in
    DXpedition mode, with four stations active. This includes activity
    on Satellite QO-100. QSL via OQRS.

    PORTUGAL, CT. Markus, DJ4EL is QRV as CT7/DJ4EL from Culatra
    Island, IOTA EU-145, until April 10. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters
    using SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS. Lee, DS4NMJ is QRV as DT8A until December 31
    while on work assignment from the King Se-Jong Korean Antarctic Base
    on King George Island, IOTA AN-010. Activity is on various HF bands
    using CW, SSB and FT8 in DXpedition mode. QSL via DS5TOS.

    SPAIN, EA. Special event station EH4WRD will be QRV from April 12
    to 18 while taking part in World Amateur Radio Day 2021 activities.
    QSL via EA4RCH.

    IRAN, EP. Saeed, EP2LSH has been QRV using FT8 in DXpedition mode
    on 20 meters between 1645 and 2015z. QSL via EA5GL.

    FRANCE, F. Special event station TM1PSL will be QRV on April 10 and
    11 from the town of Port Saint Louis du Rhone during the European
    FT8 DX Contest. QSL direct.

    THAILAND, HS. Jorge, AB6WP is QRV as HS0ZOK from Phuket Island,
    IOTA AS-053. Activity is on 20 to 10 meters using mostly SSB with
    some CW. His length of stay is unknown. QSL via LoTW.

    JAPAN, JA. Special event station 8J100CB is QRV until the end of
    March 2022 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Chiba-City. QSL
    via bureau.

    GREENLAND, OX. Bo, OZ1DJJ is QRV as OX3LX from Kangerlussuaq, IOTA
    NA-018, until May 1. Activity is in his spare time on the HF bands.
    QSL via LoTW.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Ruud, PG1R is QRV as PG96WARD from Leersum until
    April 30 to celebrate World Amateur Radio Day. Activity is on the
    HF bands using SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via PG1R.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Jeff, K8ND will be QRV as PJ2ND from the Signal Point
    contest station from April 15 to May 3. QSL to home call.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Leonid, RA1WU is QRV as R800ANP until April 10
    to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Nevsky,
    who was commonly regarded as a key figure of medieval Russia and is
    best known for the victory over the Teutonic Knights in the Battle
    on the Ice. QSL via RA1WU.

    CANADA, VE. Bill, VE3ES is QRV with special callsign VC3VACCINE
    during April to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts. QSL to home
    call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Japan International DX CW Contest,
    NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, QRP ARCI
    Spring CW QSO Party, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, OK/OM DX SSB
    Contest, European FT8 DX Contest, IG-RY World Wide RTTY Contest, DIG
    CW QSO Party, Nebraska QSO Party, New Mexico QSO Party, Georgia QSO
    Party, North Dakota QSO Party, Yuri Gagarin International DX CW
    Contest, International Vintage HF Contest, WAB 3.5/7/14 MHz Data
    Modes, Hungarian Straight Key CW Contest and RSGB RoLo 80-Meter SSB
    Contest are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The RSGB 80-Meter Club CW Championship, OK1WC Memorial, 4 States QRP
    Group Second Sunday Sprint and K1USN Slow Speed Test are scheduled
    for April 12.

    The 222 MHz Spring Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and
    RTTYOPS Weeksprint are scheduled for April 13.

    The VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, CWops Mini-CWT Test, Phone Fray
    and NAQCC CW Sprint are scheduled for April 14.

    Please see April QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu May 27 18:39:48 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD021
    ARLD021 DX news

    ZCZC AE21
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 21 ARLD021
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT May 27, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD021
    ARLD021 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    HA7VK, W2GD, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL,
    Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
    sites. Thanks to all.

    TONGA, A3. Masa, JA0RQV will be QRV as A35JP from Tongatapu Island,
    IOTA OC-049, from May 30 to the end of October. Activity will be on
    80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. He also plans to visit other
    islands in IOTA groups OC-191, OC-123, OC-064, and OC-169 during
    this time. QSL to home call.

    ESTONIA, ES. Operators Ed, ES2TT and Sergei, ES1LL will be QRV as
    ES2TT/8 and ES1LL/8, respectively, on May 29 and 30. Activity will
    be on 40, 30 and 20 meters using CW, SSB and various digital modes.
    QSL to home calls.

    ST. BARTHELEMY, FJ. Phil, K2LIO is QRV as FJ/K2LIO until around
    August 5. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL to home call.

    MARTINIQUE, FM. Marius, ON4RU is QRV as FM/OQ3R until June 5.
    Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW. This includes being
    active as TO3F in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL direct to
    home call.

    HUNGARY, HA. A group of operators will be QRV as HG21TISZA in the
    CQ World Wide WPX CW contest as a Multi Op entry, and the upcoming
    Tisza Cup contest. QSL via LoTW.

    HAITI, HH. Peter, JK1UWY is QRV as HH2JA and is here for the next
    three years. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and FT8.
    QSL via LoTW.

    PANAMA, HP. Special event station HP200I will be QRV from June 1 to
    November 30 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Panama's
    independence. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using SSB and
    various digital modes. QSL via HP1DAV.

    VATICAN, HV. Vatican station HV0A will be QRV in the CQ World Wide
    WPX CW contest. QSL via IK0FVC.

    AUSTRIA, OE. Operator HB9RB will be QRV as C7A from the United
    Nations Amateur Radio Contest DX Club station in Vienna during the
    CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL via UA3A.

    FINLAND, OH. Olli, OH0XX will be QRV as OG60BBM in the CQ World
    Wide WPX CW contest. QSL to home call.

    CZECH REPUBLIC, OK. Olda, OK1YM will be QRV with special call sign
    OL57ZW in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL to home call.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD is QRV as P44W. Activity is on all bands as
    time permits. This includes being active in the CQ World Wide WPX
    CW contest. QSL via N2MM. In addition, look for AE6Y and KK9A to
    be QRV as P49Y and P40A, respectively, in the CQ World Wide WPX CW
    contest. QSL via operators' instructions.

    CANADA, VE. Lali, VE3NE is QRV with special call sign VX31IGY until
    June 27 to celebrate the first flight of NASA's helicopter on Mars.
    This includes being an entry in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest.
    QSL to home call.

    CHRISTMAS ISLAND, VK9X. Steve, VK6SJ is QRV as VK9XX until June 11.
    Activity will generally be around 1100 to 1500z and 2200 to 0000z
    daily on the HF bands and possibly 6 meters using FT8 and some SSB.
    QSL via EB7DX.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Operators K4BAI, K4QPL, KR4R and
    K2SX are QRV as VP5/home calls from Providenciales, IOTA NA-002,
    until June 1. They will be active as VP5M as a Multi Op entry in
    the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL via operators' instructions.

    NEW ZEALAND, ZL. Jacky, ZL3CW will be QRV with special call ZL25NZ
    in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ World Wide WPX CW Contest, NCCC
    RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Feld Hell
    Sprint and Day of the YLs Contest will certainly keep contesters
    busy this upcoming weekend.

    The OK1WC Memorial, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test and QCX CW Challenge
    are scheduled for May 31.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and QCX
    CW Challenge are scheduled for June 1.

    The VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, CWops Mini-CWT CW Test and Phone
    Fray are scheduled for June 2.

    Please see May QST, page 71, June QST, page 72, and the ARRL and
    WA7BNM contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jul 1 18:21:23 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD026
    ARLD026 DX news

    ZCZC AE26
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 26 ARLD026
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT July 1, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD026
    ARLD026 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    SP8HPW, W2GD, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL,
    Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
    sites. Thanks to all.

    SINGAPORE, 9V. Shuichi, JA0DKL is QRV as 9V1SH. Activity is on
    various HF bands. His length of stay is unknown. QSL via LoTW.

    URUGUAY, CX. Special event station CW60ATS is QRV until December 31
    to mark the 60th anniversary of the enactment of the Antarctic
    Treaty System. QSL via LoTW.

    BELARUS, EU. Special event station EV29L is QRV until July 4 during
    the 29th annual hamfest taking place at the White Lake in the Brest
    region. QSL direct to EU4AC.

    ITALY, I. Special event station II0LXXV is QRV until December 31 to
    celebrate the 75th anniversary of ARI Roma. QSL via bureau.

    JAPAN, JA. Members of the Sendai Tuning DX Club are QRV with
    special call sign 8N7SPORT until October 31. QSL via bureau.

    ALASKA, KL7. Members of the North Pole Contest Group will be QRV as
    W1AW/KL7 from July 8 to 13. Activity will be on all bands and modes
    with four stations active. This includes being a HQ Station entry
    in the upcoming IARU HF World Championship. QSL via W1AW.

    AUSTRIA, OE. Alex, OE3DMA is QRV as OE60ANT to mark the 60th
    anniversary of the enactment of the Antarctic Treaty System. QSL to
    home call.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD will be QRV as P44W from July 6 to 13.
    Activity will be as time permits on all bands. This includes being
    a CW only entry in the upcoming IARU HF World Championship contest.
    QSL via N2MM.

    POLAND, SP. Special event stations 3Z1980LL, HF1980LL, SN1980LL,
    SO1980LL, SP1980LL, SP1980LS and SQ1980LL are QRV until July 31 to
    commemorate the strike actions of 1980 in the Lublin region.
    Activity is on the HF bands. QSL via operators' instructions.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event call sign R100KOMI is QRV until
    September 30 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Komi
    Republic, created on August 22, 1921, as an Autonomous Oblast. QSL
    via operators' instructions.

    UKRAINE, UR. Special event station EM60KTS is QRV until December 31
    to mark the 60th anniversary of the enactment of the Antarctic
    Treaty System. QSL via IK2DUW.

    BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, VP2V. Frank, K3TRM will be QRV as
    VP2V/K3TRM from Tortola, IOTA NA-023, from July 4 to 17. Activity
    will be on 40 to 6 meters, including some Satellite activity, using
    SSB, RTTY and FT8. QSL to home call.

    INDONESIA, YB. Members of ORARI Daerah Banten are QRV as 7I1S from
    Sangiang Island, IOTA OC-237, until July 4. Activity is on all HF
    bands and modes. QSL via HA3JB.

    ST. HELENA ISLAND, ZD7. Gerry, G3WIP is QRV as ZD7GB from Jamestown
    until September 6. Activity is in his spare time on 40 to 10
    meters, including Satellite QO-100, using SSB, FT8 and FT4. QSL via
    operator's instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The 13 Colonies Special Event, the QRP
    20-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow
    Speed CW Test, Venezuelan Independence Day Contest, DL-DX RTTY
    Contest, Two-Meter Classic Sprint, Marconi Memorial HF Contest,
    Original QRP Contest, TA VHF/UHF Contest and the PODXS 070 Club
    40-Meter Firecracker PSK31 Sprint are on tap for this weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test and RSGB 80-Meter Club CW Championship,
    are scheduled for July 5.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint, ARS Spartan CW Sprint and Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest are scheduled for July 6.

    The VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Phone Fray and CWops Mini-CWT Test
    are scheduled for July 7.

    Please see July QST, page 73, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Sep 16 18:12:28 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD037
    ARLD037 DX news

    ZCZC AE37
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 37 ARLD037
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT September 16, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD037
    ARLD037 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    IK2DUW, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    CONWAY REEF, 3D2. Dom, 3D2USU is QRV as 3D2CR and active until the
    end of September. Look for activity on 160 to 6 meters using FT8.
    QSL via operator's instructions.

    TANZANIA, 5H. Gab, HA3JB is QRV as 5H1IP from Zanzibar Island, IOTA
    AF-032, until September 29. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using
    CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. This includes being an entry in the
    upcoming CQ World Wide DX RTTY contest. QSL direct to home call.

    TONGA, A3. Masa, JA0RQV is QRV as A35JP from Tongatapu Island, IOTA
    OC-049, until October 31. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using CW,
    SSB, and FT8. QSL to home call.

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, A6. Members of the Emirates Amateur Radio
    Society are QRV with special callsign A60EXPO until October 1 during
    the Special Event Expo 2020 being held in Dubai. QSL via EA7FTR.

    BAHRAIN, A9. Members of the Bahrain Amateur Radio Society are QRV
    as A91ARS until September 23 to celebrate the Saudi National Day.
    QSL via EC6DX.

    COMOROS, D6. Janusz, SP9FIH and Leszek, SP6CIK will be QRV as D60AC
    and D60AD, respectively, from September 18 to October 2. Activity
    will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL to home
    calls.

    SPAIN, EA. Special event station AM500EMV will be QRV from
    September 18 to 25 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the Earth and memorialize Juan Sebastian
    Elcano's taking on the command of the carrack Victoria. QSL via
    EA7URF.

    JAN MAYEN, JX. Operators LA7GIA, RA9USU, DL5EBE, LB1QI and EA3HSO
    are QRV as JX0X from Kvalrossbukta, IOTA EU-022, until October 5.
    Activity is on the HF bands using all bands and modes and with four
    stations active. QSL direct to UA3DX.

    LITHUANIA, LY. Special event calls LY785A, LY785QT and LY785SUN are
    QRV until September 30 to celebrate the founding 785 years ago of
    the town of Siauliai. QSL LY785SUN via LoTW, LY785QT via LY2QT, and
    LY785A via LY5A.

    FAROE ISLANDS, OY. Stian, LB5SH is QRV as OY/LB5SH from Torshavn
    until September 20. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB,
    and FT8. This includes being an entry in the Scandinavian Activity
    CW contest. QSL to home call.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Fred, DH5FS is QRV as S79/DH5FS from La Digue and
    Praslin Islands, IOTA AF-024. Activity is in his spare time on the
    HF bands using CW and FT8. QSL to home call.

    POLAND, SP. Special event station 3Z20UR is QRV until October 15 to
    celebrate 20 years of the University of Rzeszow. QSL via SP8POP.

    CRETE, SV9. Flavio, IW2NEF will be QRV as SV9/IW2NEF from September
    19 to 24. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8.
    QSL via IK2DUW.

    ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, V2. Bud, AA3B and Brian, N3OC are QRV as V26K
    and V26OC, respectively, until September 20. Activity is holiday
    style on the HF bands using all modes. QSL both calls vis LoTW.

    UK SOVEREIGN BASE AREAS ON CYPRUS, ZC4. Garry, 2M1DHG is QRV as
    ZC4GR until December 31. Activity is on the HF bands using SSB and
    various digital modes. QSL via EB7DX.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest, North
    American RTTY Sprint, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow
    Speed CW Test, AGB NEMIGA Contest, Collegiate QSO Party, SARL
    VHF/UHF Digital Contest, Scandinavian Activity CW Contest, Texas QSO
    Party, Iowa QSO Party, QRP Afield, New Jersey QSO Party, Washington
    State Salmon Run, Wisconsin Parks on the Air, Feld Hell Sprint,
    BARTG Sprint PSK63 Contest and Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest will
    certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and RTTYOPS Weeksprint are
    scheduled for September 21.

    The SKCC CW Sprint, Phone Fray, and CWops Mini-CWT Test are
    scheduled for September 22.

    Please see September QST, page 94, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Sep 23 17:44:23 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD038
    ARLD038 DX news

    ZCZC AE38
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 38 ARLD038
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT September 23, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD038
    ARLD038 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    HB9COG, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    TANZANIA, 5H. Maurizio, IK2GZU is QRV as 5H3MB until November 20.
    Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and various digital
    modes. QSL to home call.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Nobby, G0VJG plans to be QRV as 8Q7CQ from Innahura
    Island, IOTA AS-013, from September 28 to October 13. Activity will
    be on 80 to 10 meters, including 60 meters, using SSB and various
    digital modes. QSL via M0OXO.

    MADEIRA ISLANDS, CT3. Operators DK4QT, DM2RM, DL2AWG, DL6TK, DF8XC,
    DJ9RR and DJ8NK will be QRV as CR3W in the CQ World Wide DX RTTY
    contest. QSL via DL5AXX.

    ANGOLA, D2. Mikalai, UT6UY is QRV as D2UY from Cabinda for a few
    months. Activity is on 20, 15, and 10 meters using mostly CW,
    generally between 1600 to 2300z. QSL via operator's instructions.

    COMOROS, D6. Operators Janusz, SP9FIH and Leszek, SP6CIK are QRV as
    D60AC and D60AD, respectively, from Moroni, IOTA AF-007, until
    October 2. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and
    FT8. QSL to home calls.

    WALES, GW. Paul, G4PVM will be QRV as GW4PVM from Holy Island, IOTA
    EU-124, from September 26 and October 1. Activity will be holiday
    style on 40 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    JAPAN, JA. Take, JI3DST will be QRV as JI3DST/5 from Shodo Island,
    IOTA AS-200, from September 25 to 28. Activity will be on the HF
    bands and 6 meters using CW and SSB, and will be active as JR8YLY/p
    when running FT8. QSL to home call.

    BULGARIA, LZ. Special event station LZ1340BG is QRV until the end
    of 2021 to support the Thracian Rose Club and the TRC DX Contest.
    QSL via LZ2VP.

    POLAND, SP. Members of club station SP4PZM are QRV with special
    event call sign SO39SYBIR until February 2022 to mark the opening of
    the Sybir Memorial Museum in Bialystok. Activity is on the HF bands
    using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via SP4PZM.

    DODECANES, SV5. A group of operators will be QRV as SV5/HB9COG from
    Rhodes, IOTA EU-001, from September 28 to October 5. Activity is
    EME on 70, 23, 13, 9, 6, and 3 centimeters, at various times, using
    JT65C, Q65C, Q65D, and CW. QSL direct to HB9Q.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Mike, VK4DX is QRV as VK4DX/p from Russell Island,
    IOTA OC-137, until September 26. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters
    using mainly CW, with some SSB and FT8. QSL to home call.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Operators HA8PX, HA8BJ, HA8QW, YO5OED and HA8LLH are
    QRV as ZA/home calls from Qerret until September 26. This includes
    a possible one day side trip to Sazan Island, IOTA EU-169. Activity
    is on 40, 30, 20, and 17 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ Worldwide RTTY DX Contest,
    Railways On The Air, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed
    Test, Maine QSO Party, AGCW VHF/UHF Contest, Masonic Lodges on the
    Air and UBA ON 6-Meter Contest are on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed Test, QCX Challenge, and RSGB FT4 Contest
    Series are all scheduled for September 27.

    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and RTTYOPS Weeksprint are
    scheduled for September 28.

    The Phone Fray, CWops Mini-CWT Test, and UKEICC 80-Meter Contest are
    all scheduled for September 29.

    Please see September QST, page 94, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Sep 30 17:50:31 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD039
    ARLD039 DX news

    ZCZC AE39
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 39 ARLD039
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT September 30, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD039
    ARLD039 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    LU2BB, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Nobby, G0VJG is QRV as 8Q7CQ from Innahura Island,
    IOTA AS-013, until October 13. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters,
    including 60 meters, using SSB and various digital modes. QSL via
    M0OXO.

    MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Elvira, IV3FSG plans to be QRV as C92R beginning
    sometime in October. Activity will be in her spare time on 80 to 10
    meters using SSB and various digital modes. QSL direct to IK2DUW.

    COMOROS, D6. Operators Janusz, SP9FIH and Leszek, SP6CIK are QRV as
    D60AC and D60AD, respectively, from Moroni, IOTA AF-007, until
    October 2. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and
    FT8. QSL to home calls.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Members of the DARC club in
    Backnang are QRV with special call sign DP70BAC until the end of
    2021 to celebrates the club's 70th anniversary. QSL via DH1OK.

    IRAN, EP. Mohammed, EP2MRK has been QRV on 20 meters using SSB
    between 1520 and 1800z. QSL via RW6HS.

    TAJIKISTAN, EY. Ken, K4ZW is QRV as EY8/K4ZW until October 7 while
    on work assignment. QSL to home call.

    HUNGARY, HA. Tamas, HA6LT is QRV as HA60ANT until the end of 2021
    to commemorate the Antarctic Treaty celebrations. QSL to home call.

    ITALY, I. Station II6OANT is QRV until the end of 2021 to
    commemorate the Antarctic Treaty celebrations. QSL via I1HYW.

    ANTARCTICA. A group of operators are QRV as KC4USV from McMurdo
    Station on Ross Island, IOTA AN-011, until October 31. Activity is
    on 40 and 20 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via K7MT.

    ARGENTINA, LU. A group of operators are QRV with special event
    station LU2BB on October 1 to commemorate the anniversary of Ana
    Beker, who, known as the Amazon Of The Americas, rode on horseback
    from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Ottawa, Canada. Activity is on the
    HF and V/UHF bands using CW, SSB, FM, SSTV, FT8, and Satellite. QSL
    direct to LU2BB.

    AUSTRIA, OE. Station OE60ANT is QRV until the end of 2021 to
    commemorate the Antarctic Treaty celebrations. QSL via OE3DMA.

    MARKET REEF, OJ0. Pasi, OH3WS will be QRV as OJ0WS from October 3
    to 9. Activity will be on the HF bands, and on 160 meters using
    only CW. He plans on possibly being active in the upcoming
    Scandinavian Activity SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE, S9. Members of the Czech DXpedition Group
    will be QRV as S9OK from Sao Tome, IOTA AF-023, from October 3 to 5.
    Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL
    via OK6DJ.

    DODECANESE, SV5. A group of operators are QRV as SV5/HB9COG from
    Rhodes, IOTA EU-001, until October 5. Activity is EME on 70, 23,
    13, 9, 6, and 3 centimeters, at various times, using JT65C, Q65C,
    Q65D, and CW. QSL direct to HB9Q.

    CRETE, SV9. John, SV9CJO is QRV with special event call SX200CJO
    until December 31 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Hellenic
    revolution against the Ottoman Empire. QSL via operator's
    instructions.

    TURKEY, TA. Vasily, R7AA is QRV as TA0/R7AA from Buyukada Island,
    IOTA AS-201. Activity of late has been on 20 meters using CW and
    FT8. His length of stay is unknown. QSL to home call.

    KOSOVO, Z6. Ben, DL7UCX is QRV as Z6/DL7UCX until October 3.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW, FT8, and FT4. QSL to home
    call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Oceania DX Phone Contest, NCCC RTTY
    Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, TRC DX Contest,
    German Telegraphy Contest, Russian World Wide Digital Contest,
    Two-Meter Classic Sprint, IARU Region 1 UHF/Microwaves Contest,
    California QSO Party, International HELL-Contest, SKCC CW QSO Party,
    RSGB DX Contest, UBA ON SSB Contest and Peanut Power QRP Sprint are
    all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed Test and RSGB 80-Meter Autumn CW Series are
    scheduled for October 4.

    The ARS Spartan Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, and
    RTTYOPS Weeksprint are on tap for October 5.

    The Phone Fray, CWops Mini-CWT Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest,
    432 MHz Fall Sprint, and UKEICC 80-Meter Contest are scheduled for
    October 6.

    Please see October QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Oct 7 17:32:04 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD040
    ARLD040 DX news

    ZCZC AE40
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 40 ARLD040
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT October 7, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD040
    ARLD040 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    KC5CW, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    RODRIGUEZ ISLAND, 3B9. Robert, 3B9FR has been QRV using mainly CW
    with some occasional SSB and FT8. QSL via M0OXO.

    KINGDOM OF ESWATINI, 3DA0. A group of operators will be QRV as
    3DA0WW from October 12 to 26. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters
    using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Tommy, DL8KX is QRV as 8Q7KX from North Male Atoll,
    IOTA AS-013, until October 11. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL to
    home call.

    CROATIA, 9A. Tom, 9A2AA is QRV with special event call sign 9A302AA
    until July 2022 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Croatia's
    independence. QSL to home call.

    MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Elvira, IV3FSG is QRV as C92R. Activity is in her
    spare time on 80 to 10 meters using SSB and various digital modes.
    QSL direct to IK2DUW.

    CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Chris, DL4FO will be QRV as EA8/DL4FO/p from
    La Gomera, IOTA AF-004, from October 10 to 21. Activity will be on
    40 to 10 meters using mostly CW with some SSB. This may include
    some SOTA and WWFF activations on the island as well. QSL to home
    call.

    FRENCH GUIANA, FY. Curtis, KC5CW is QRV as FY/KC5CW until November
    3. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using slow CW, SSB, PSK, and FT8
    in DXpedition mode. QSL via LoTW.

    SCOTLAND, GM. Members of the West of Scotland ARS are QRV with
    special call sign GB4GDS until November 2 to draw attention to the
    Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Scotland. QSL via GM4DAE.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Special call sign HL30UN is QRV until
    October 31 to celebrate the 30th anniversary since the Republic of
    Korea was admitted to membership in the United Nations. QSL via
    EA5GL.

    GUINEA-BISSAU, J5. Members of the Italian DXpedition Team will be
    QRV as J5T and J5HKT from Bubaque Island, IOTA AF-020, from October
    9 to 22 using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8, respectively. Activity will
    be on 160 to 6 meters. QSL via I2YSB.

    SVALBARD, JW. Stations JW7XK, JW9DL and JW6VM are QRV from
    Longyearbyen, IOTA EU-026, until October 11. Activity is on the HF
    bands. This includes being active as JW5X in the Scandinavian
    Activity SSB contest. QSL via operators' instructions.

    ANTARCTICA. A group of operators are QRV as KC4USV from McMurdo
    Station on Ross Island, IOTA AN-011, until October 31. Activity is
    on 40 and 20 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via K7MT.

    AUSTRIA, OE. Members of the Amateur Radio Contest DX Club will be
    QRV as 4U1A from October 10 to 31 to celebrate United Nations Day.
    QSL via bureau.

    SURINAME, PZ. Sascha, PF9Z will be QRV as PZ5ZS from October 12 to
    20. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using SSB. QSL to home
    call.

    CANADA, VE. Alex, VE1RUS and Pierre, VE3TKB will be QRV as VY0ERC
    from the Eureka Amateur Radio Club on Ellesmere Island, IOTA NA-008,
    from October 12 to November 22. Activity is on the HF bands. This
    includes being entries in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX SSB and ARRL Sweepstakes contests. QSL via M0OXO.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
    YLRL DX/NA YL Anniversary Contest, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test,
    Makrothen RTTY Contest, QRP ARCI Fall CW QSO Party, Nevada QSO
    Party, Oceania DX CW Contest, Microwave Fall Sprint, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, Scandinavian Activity SSB Contest, Arizona QSO Party,
    Pennsylvania QSO Party, Cosack's Honor VHF/UHF Contest, South Dakota
    QSO Party, PODXS 070 Club 160-Meter Great Pumpkin Sprint, 10-10
    International 10-10 Day Sprint and UBA ON CW Contest are all on tap
    for this upcoming weekend.

    The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint and K1USN Slow Speed
    Test are scheduled for October 11.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and RTTYOPS Weeksprint are
    on tap for October 12.

    The NAQCC CW Sprint, RSGB 80-Meter Autumn Data Series, CWops
    Mini-CWT Test, and Phone Fray are scheduled for October 13.

    Please see October QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Oct 14 19:27:39 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD041
    ARLD041 DX news

    ZCZC AE41
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 41 ARLD041
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT October 14, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD041
    ARLD041 DX news

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

    GUINEA BISSAU, J5. Members of the Italian DX Team are now active as
    J5T on CW, SSB and RTTY and J5HKT on FT8 until October 22. Activity
    is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8. They will have
    6 operators and 4 stations active. QSL via I2YSB direct, OQRS or
    LoTW.

    LESOTHO, 7P. John, ZS6JON is planning a QO-100 activity using the
    call 7P8Z from Maseru (grid locator KG30tp) on October 16 and 17.
    QSL this operation only via PA3CMC and eventually LoTW.

    ANGOLA, D2. Vasco, CS7ACE is now active as D2ACE from Luanda for
    the first time since 2016. He has been found on 18145 kHz from 1500
    to 1600Z. QSL direct or via bureau to CT2IXQ.

    INDONESIA, 7A. A team of operators will be active as 7A2A from a
    contest station in Central Java during the CQWW DX SSB Contest. QSL
    to LoTW, direct, or via YB2DX.

    KUWAIT, 9K. Abdallah, 9K2GS will be active as 9K2K during the CQWW
    DX SSB Contest as a Single-Op/Single-Band (15m) entry. QSL via
    EC6DX or LoTW.

    MAURITANIA, 5T. Operators Johannes, PA5X and Gerben, PG5M will be
    active as 5T5PA/P and 5T1GM, respectively, until October 19.
    Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL
    5T5PA/P via LoTW, Clublog or via PA5X (direct or by the Bureau).

    JAPAN, JA. Kenji, JA4GXS will be active as JA4GXS/4 from Mi Island
    from October 16 to 18. Activity will be on 40, 20, 17 and 6 meters
    using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL to his home call sign, direct or via the
    Bureau.

    UNITED STATES, W. Rich, WA5LFD, is now active as WA5LFD/p from
    North Padre Island, NA-092, until November 30. Activity is on 80 to
    10 meters, and possibly on 6 and 2 meters, using CW, SSB, and RTTY.
    QSL via LoTW or WA5LFD direct. Also, Mike, W7LG/4 will be QRV from
    Hatteras Island, NA-067 from October 24 to 29, using CW and SSB on
    80, 40 and 20 meters. QSL to eQSL or LoTW or send direct to W7LG.

    KINGDOM OF ESWATINI, 3DA0. The Russian DXpedition Team (RUDXT) will
    be QRV as 3DA0RU until October 22. Activity will be on 160 to 6
    meters using CW, SSB, FT8 and QO-100 satellite, with multiple
    stations. QSL via R7AL (direct or by the Bureau), ClubLog's OQRS
    (preferable) or LoTW. The Latvian RSF team will be active as 3DA0WW
    until October 26. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW,
    SSB, RTTY and FT8 (F/H). QSL via YL2GN (direct) or ClubLog's OQRS
    (direct and by the Bureau). The log will be uploaded to LoTW six
    months after the end of the operation. Lionel, ZS6DPL will be QRV
    as 3DA0LP from Manzini from November 1 to 5.

    AUSTRIA, 4U2. Members of the International Amateur Radio Contest DX
    Club (ARCDXC - United Nations, 4U1A) will be active as 4U2U until
    October 31. Activity is to celebrate United Nations Day. QSL via
    UA3DX, direct or by the Bureau.

    HAWAII, KH7. Alex, KU1CW, will be active as KH7Q from Oahu Island
    (OC-019) during the CQWW DX SSB Contest as a Single-Op/All-Band
    entry. Look for activity before and after the contest where Alex
    will be signing KH6/KU1CW. QSL KH7Q via LoTW or direct to AH6NF.

    TAIWAN, BV. Jun, JH4RHF/OE1JUN is currently in Taiwan for his work
    until November 8. In his spare time he will try to be on the bands,
    probably on 40 to 10 meters using CW. QSL via OE1JUN.

    SABA, PJ6. Bart, PD1BAT is planning to be QRV as PJ6/PD1BAT from
    October 30 to November 5. He'll have an FT-818 and endfed for 40,
    20 and 10 meters and plans to be active on FT8 on 40 and 20 meters.
    QSL via the bureau to PD1BAT.

    CYPRUS, 5B. Paul, SA6PIS will operate holiday style as 5B/SA6PIS
    from the October 19 to 31. He will also visit WWFF references. QSL
    via SA6PIS (d/B).

    CRETE, SV9. Erwin, DK5EW is QRV until October 28 as SV9/DK5EW on 2
    meter EME and MS. QSL via DK5EW (d), LoTW.

    SERBIA, YU. Members of the Amateur Radio Club Novi Sad celebrate
    their city's status as European Capital of Culture 2022 with the
    call sign YU2022NS until December 30. QSL via YU7BPQ.

    RWANDA, 9X. Members of the Holy Land DX Group (HDXG) will sign 9X4X
    between November 24 and December 1. They will run 3 stations on 160
    to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8 and maybe some satellite
    operation as well. They will also participate in the CQWW DX CW
    Contest. QSL via Ruben, 4Z5FI (direct or by the Bureau) or
    ClubLog's OQRS.

    THE GAMBIA, C5. Alan, G3XAQ will be active as C56XA from November
    24 to December 2. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using only
    CW. His main activity will be during the CQWW DX CW Contest as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20m)/Low-Power entry. QSL via G3SWH's OQRS,
    direct or LoTW. No bureau cards. The log will be uploaded to LoTW
    and ClubLog once Alan returns home.

    COMOROS, D6. Members of the F6KOP Radio Club are planning to activate
    the Comoro Islands (AF-007) with a multi-national 12 operator team
    sometime between mid-to-end January in 2022. Activity will be on
    160 to 10 meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8/FT4, with 5 stations
    as well as QO-100 satellite operations. Their call sign is pending.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The JARTS WW RTTY Contest, 10-10
    International Fall Contest, CW, New York QSO Party, Worked All
    Germany Contest, Feld Hell Sprint, Argentina National 7 MHz Contest, Asia-Pacific Fall Sprint, CW, UBA ON Contest, 2 Meters, Illinois QSO
    Party, RSGB RoLo CW, Run for the Bacon QRP Contest are on tap for
    this weekend. The ARRL School Club Roundup and RSGB FT4 Contest
    Series are on October 18. Please see October 2021 QST page 75 and
    the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM Contest websites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Oct 21 17:53:17 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD042
    ARLD042 DX news

    ZCZC AE42
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 42 ARLD042
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT October 21, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD042
    ARLD042 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    W2GD, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    KINGDOM OF SWATINI, 3DA0. A group of operators are QRV as 3DA0WW
    until October 26. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB,
    RTTY and FT8 in DXpedition mode. QSL direct to YL2GN.

    THE GAMBIA, C5. Operators Jan-Francois, F4AHV, Gerard, F5NVF, Luc,
    F5RAV and Abdel, M0NPT will be QRV as C5C from Kololi from October
    24 to November 19. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW,
    SSB, FT8, FT4, and Satellite activity on QO-100. QSL via F5RAV.

    BAHAMAS, C6. Richard, NN2T will be QRV as C6AHB from Bimini Island,
    IOTA NA-048, from October 27 to November 3. This includes being
    active in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL to home
    call.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Members of the DARC local
    association Wolfsburg and possibly others will be QRV as special
    event station DR0OEBIS until the end of 2021 to celebrate the 150th
    anniversary of the railway station Oebisfelde. Activity will be on
    various HF bands and Satellites using CW, SSB, RTTY and various
    digital modes. QSL via bureau.

    MARTINIQUE, FM. Miguel, EA1BP will be QRV as FM/EA1BP from October
    27 to November 5. This includes being active as TO7O in the
    upcoming CQ World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, HC8. Members of the Tifariti Gang/DX Friends
    will be QRV as HD8R from October 26 to November 7. Activity will be
    with four active stations on 160 to 6 meters, including 60 meters,
    using CW, SSB, various digital modes, and on Low-Earth orbit
    Satellites. This includes being an entry in the upcoming CQ World
    Wide DX SSB contest as either a Multi/2 or Multi/Multi entry. QSL
    via EA5RM.

    SARDINIA, IS0. Richard, OM2TW is QRV as IS0/OM2TW until November 1.
    Activity is holiday style on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and various
    digital modes. This includes being an entry in the upcoming CQ
    World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL via OM2FY.

    JAPAN, JA. Members of the radio club in the city of Tama are QRV as
    8N1TAMA until the end of June 2022 to mark their city's 50th
    anniversary. Activity is on 160 meters to 70 centimeters using CW,
    SSB and FM. QSL via bureau.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Special event station L21RCA is QRV until the end of
    2021 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Radio Club Argentina.
    QSL via LU4AA.

    BELGIUM, ON. Special event stations ON75AF, ON75BAF and ON75BFS are
    QRV until the end of 2021 to draw attention to the 75th anniversary
    of the Belgian Air Force. QSL via operators' instructions.

    BONAIRE, PJ4. Tjeerd, PE1OJR is QRV as PJ4/PE1OJR until October 29.
    Activity is holiday style mainly on 40 and 20 meters using SSB, FT8
    and FT4. QSL via LoTW.

    SABA, ST. EUSTATIUS, PJ5. John, W5JON will be QRV as PJ5/W5JON from
    St. Eustatius, IOTA NA-145, from October 24 to November 1. Activity
    will be on 40 to 6 meters using SSB and FT8. This includes being an
    entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL direct to
    home call.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD will be QRV as P40W from October 25 to
    November 1. Activity will be on all bands as time permits. This
    includes being active in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX SSB contest.
    QSL via LoTW.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Mario, W4HBW is QRV as VP5MA from Providenciales Island, IOTA NA-002, until October 31. He is usually
    active on 20 and 15 meters using FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    BERMUDA, VP9. Jeff, N6CQ will be QRV as VP9/N6GQ from October 27 to
    November 1. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW and SSB.
    He plans to be active as VP9I in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX SSB
    contest. QSL via operator's instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL EME Contest, Stew Perry Topband
    CW Challenge, North American SSB Sprint Contest, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, YBDXPI FT8 Contest, UK/EI DX SSB Contest
    and the Classic CW Exchange are all on tap for this upcoming
    weekend.

    The Telephone Pioneers QSO Party and K1USN Slow Speed Test are
    scheduled for October 25.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and RTTYOPS Weeksprint are
    scheduled for October 26.

    The SKCC CW Sprint, Phone Fray, CWops Mini-CWT Test and UKEICC
    80-Meter CW Contest are on tap for October 27.

    Please see October QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jul 8 17:28:40 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD027
    ARLD027 DX news

    ZCZC AE27
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 27 ARLD027
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT July 8, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD027
    ARLD027 DX news

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

    FRANCE, F. Michel, F8GGZ operates as TM108TDF around the Tour de
    France. See qrz.com for an operating schedule. He is QRV on 80 to
    20 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via F8GGZ (B).

    JAPAN, JA. The Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) takes part in the
    IARU Contest from several regions using the call signs 8N2HQ, 8N3HQ,
    8N6HQ, 8N8HQ and 8N9HQ. QSL via bureau.

    BRAZIL, PY. Brazil's Liga de Amadores Brasileiros de Radio Emissao
    (LABRE) will be joining the IARU Contest as PX2HQ. QSL via PY2KP.

    RUSSIA, RA. Special event call sign R100KOMI celebrates the 100th
    anniversary of the Komi Republic until the end of September. QSL
    via ClubLog OQRS and R1II.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD is active as P44W until July 13. He will
    operate mainly CW and will participate in the IARU HF World
    Championship. QSL via LoTW, or direct to N2MM.

    POLAND, SP. Special event station SN88LOT commemorates the
    transatlantic flight of the Lithuanian pilots Steponas Darius and
    Stasys Girenas 88 years ago. After crossing the Atlantic, their
    flight ended in a crash near the village of Pszczelnik. QSL via
    SP1PMY (d/B).

    GUATEMALA, TG. Steve, K4IM is in Guatemala City until August 15 and
    plans to use his TG9AWS call. He operates CW, SSB and digital modes
    on 40 through 6 meters. QSL via W3HNK or direct to K4IM.

    ALASKA, KL7. Members of the North Pole Contest Group will be QRV as
    W1AW/KL7 until July 13. Activity will be on all bands and modes
    with four stations active. This includes being a HQ Station entry
    in the upcoming IARU HF World Championship. QSL via W1AW.

    BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, E7. E7HQ will be active in the IARU HF
    World Championship as the Amateur Radio Association in Bosnia and
    Herzegovina (ARABH) headquarters multiplier station. QSL via LoTW
    and E70ARA.

    SVALBARD, JW. The JW0W team of EA3HSO, LB1QI, LA5GI, LA7GIA, LA7THA
    and LA8OM plans to be QRV from Prins Karls Forland (EU-063), from
    July 21 to 26. QSL via M0OXO's OQRS and LoTW.

    INDONESIA, YB. 7A2HQ will be the ORARI HQ station in the IARU HF
    World Championship this weekend. Look for them on CW and SSB on all
    six contest bands. QSL via LoTW.

    SPAIN, EA. ON6ZK will be QRV holiday style as EA7/ON6ZK from San
    Juan de Los Terreros from July 15 to 23. QSL via ON6ZK either
    direct or via the bureau.

    LUXEMBOURG, LX. In an effort to promote portable activities in 2021
    the Luxembourg Amateur Radio Union (LARU) will activate special call
    LX21P during the month of August. QSL preferably via the bureau.

    NEW ZEALAND, ZL. Jacky, ZL3CW will be operating SOAB CW HP in the
    IARU HF World Championship using his special event call sign ZL25NZ.

    CHINA, B. The Chinese college student operator team of BD0DHQ,
    BI4MPY, BH5HYB, BG5GDP and BI6LQC are heading to Shengshan Island
    for an August 3 to 5 operation. The BI4MPY/5 team will be active on
    40, 20, 17, 15 and 6 meters using CW, SSB and FT8.

    ISRAEL, 4X. Team 4X100AI will participate in the IOTA Contest on
    July 24 and 25 from the Achziv Islands (AS-100). Outside the
    contest they will be QRV on FT8 and the QO-100 satellite. QSL via
    LoTW, or direct to 4X6ZM.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. DS3BBC and others will be active as D70EXPO
    from Pukkyongnyolbi Island (AS-080) on from July 22 to 25. They
    will be QRV on 80 to 6 meters, and will participate in the IOTA
    Contest. QSL via LoTW, or via DS3BBC.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Paco, EA7KNT will be operating D4SAL from Sal
    Island from August 23 to September 5.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The IARU HF World Championship, K1USN
    Slow Speed Test, SKCC Weekend Sprintathon and QRP ARCI Summer
    Homebrew Sprint are on tap for this weekend. The 4 States QRP Group
    Second Sunday Sprint is on July 12.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jul 15 17:40:21 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD028
    ARLD028 DX news

    ZCZC AE28
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 28 ARLD028
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT July 15, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD028
    ARLD028 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    EA4R, W6PQL, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL,
    Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
    sites. Thanks to all.

    SENEGAL, 6W. Dani, EA4ATI is QRV with his temporary call sign
    6W1/EA4ATI and here for about three months. He is active on 80 to
    10 meters using mainly SSB. QSL via EA4R.

    AZORES, CU. Jim, W6PQL will be QRV as CT8/W6PQL from Pico Island,
    IOTA EU-175, from July 25 to September 4. Activity will be on 40 to
    15 meters using SSB and FT8, and EME and FT8 tropo on 2 meters. QSL
    direct to home call.

    SPAIN, EA. Special event station AM1ASX is QRV until July 30 to
    mark the Jacobean Holy Year 2021. Activity is on the HF bands using
    SSB, FT8 and FT4. QSL via EA1IQM.

    FRANCE, F. Michel, F8GGZ will be QRV as TM108TDF on July 17 and 18
    to celebrate the 108th edition of the Tour de France cycling race.
    QSL to home call.

    ECUADOR, HC. Members of the Quito Radio Club will be QRV as
    HD1QRC90 from July 17 to 25 to celebrate the club's 90th
    anniversary. QSL via EA5GL.

    PANAMA, HP. Special event stations 3F200AT and 3F200NG are QRV
    until November 30 to celebrate Panama's Bicentennial anniversary of Independence. QSL via LoTW.

    JAPAN, JA. Kenji, JA4GXS is QRV as JA4GXS/4 from Otsu Island, IOTA
    AS-117, until July 17. Activity is on 40, 20, 17, and 6 meters
    using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL to home call.

    SVALBARD, JW. Look for a group of operators to be QRV as JW0W from
    Prins Karls Forland, IOTA EU-063, from July 21 to 26. Activity will
    be on the 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8 with four to five
    stations active. QSL via M0OXO.

    BRAZIL, PY. Mor, PT7ZT is QRV with special call ZV32ZT until August
    13 to celebrate the XXXII Olympics. Activity is on the HF bands
    using SSB and various digital modes. QSL direct to home call.

    ASIATIC RUSSIA, UA0. A group of operators are QRV as RI0FM from
    Moneron Island, IOTA AS-149, until July 31. Activity is on the HF
    bands using CW, SSB and FT8 with two stations active. QSL via UA3A.

    BRUNEI, V8. In celebration of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal
    Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum, Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali
    Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, and the Yang Di-Pertuan Negara
    Brunei Darussalam 75th Royal Birthday, special event station V84SKP
    will be QRV from July 18 to 24. Activity will be on 40, 20, 15 and
    10 meters using SSB, CW and FT8. QSL via operators' instructions.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special event station 8B53BG is QRV to celebrate the
    53rd anniversary of the Organisasa Amatir Radio Indonesia and ORARI
    Lokal Bogor. The length of the activity is unknown. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The North American RTTY QSO Party, CQ
    Worldwide VHF Contest, QRP 20-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint,
    NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Russian Radio Team
    Championship, Trans-Tasman Low-Bands Challenge, Feld Hell Sprint,
    IARU Region 1 70 MHz Contest, RSGB International Low Power CW
    Contest, YOTA Contest, CQC Great Colorado 20-Meter CW Gold Rush and
    the Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest will certainly keep contesters
    busy this weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test is scheduled for July 19.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and RTTYOPS Weeksprint are
    scheduled for July 20.

    The Phone Fray and CWops Mini-CWT Test are scheduled for July 21.

    Please see July QST, page 73, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest
    websites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Aug 5 17:29:40 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD031
    ARLD031 DX news

    ZCZC AE31
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 31 ARLD031
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT August 5, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD031
    ARLD031 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    IK2DUW, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    TAIWAN, BV. Kenichi, JP1RIW is QRV as BX30ARL until the end of 2021
    to mark the 30th anniversary of the Chinese Taipei Amateur Radio
    League. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters. QSL via BM2JCC.

    MOROCCO, CN. Bruno, IW5BBV is QRV as CN2BBV from various locations
    until August 30. Activity is on 40 and 20 meters using SSB. QSL to
    home call.

    AZORES, CU. Look for Giovanni, IZ2DPX to be QRV as CT8/IZ2DPX from
    Terceira Island, IOTA EU-175, from August 14 to 19. Activity will
    be on all HF bands using SSB and various digital modes. QSL via
    IK2DUW.

    SOUTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Bruce, ZL1AAO is QRV as E51AAO from Atiu,
    IOTA OC-083, until August 9, and then from Rarotonga, IOTA OC-013,
    until August 19. Activity is on 40 and 20 meters using SSB. QSL to
    home call.

    ESTONIA, ES. Sergei, ES1LL/0 and Andrei, ES4AW/0 are QRV from Muhu,
    Saaremaa, and Hiiumaa Islands, all IOTA EU-034, until August 8. QSL
    via operators' instructions.

    ECUADOR, HC. Members of the Ecuador DX Club will be QRV as HD1O on
    August 7 and 8 to commemorate Ecuador's First Cry for Independence
    from Spain that took place on August 10, 1809. QSL via LoTW.

    DOMINICAN REPUPLIC, HI. Max, HB9TUZ is QRV as HI9/HB9TUZ from Las
    Terrans during August. He is active on 40 to 10 meters using SSB.
    QSL via operator's instructions.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Special event station HL76V is QRV during
    August in celebration of Liberation Day which is held on August 15.
    QSL via 6K0MF.

    THAILAND, HS. Special event station HS18IARU is QRV until September
    30 to celebrate the 18th IARU Region 3 Conference in Bangkok. QSL
    via E21EIC.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Members of the Saudi Association of Radio
    Amateurs are QRV with special call sign HZ8FTDMC until August 15
    while part of the FT8DMC Activity Days. QSL via HZ1SAR.

    PERU, OA. Alex, DD5ZZ is QRV as OA7/DD5ZZ from Cusco until
    September 17. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB, FT8 and
    FT4, and possibly CW. QSL via DD5ZZ.

    FAROE ISLANDS, OY. Michael, DF8AN is QRV as OY/DF8AN until August
    8. Activity is on the HF bands using CW and various digital modes.
    QSL to home call.

    CORSICA, TK. Frans, DJ0TP is QRV as TK/DJ0TP until August 14.
    Activity is holiday style on the HF bands. QSL to home call.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event stations R1961GT and UE60GT are
    QRV until August 8 to commemorate German Titow's first day-long
    space mission in the Vostok 2 capsule. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Mario, I2HBW is QRV as VP5MA until
    the end of October. QSL via Club Log.

    FALKLAND ISLANDS. Matthew, M0ZMS is QRV as VP8ZMS until late August
    while active at the RAF station at Mount Pleasant. Activity is on
    the HF bands using various digital modes, CW, and some SSB. QSL via
    LoTW.

    MEXICO, XE. Special event station 6E0D is QRV during August to
    commemorate 500 years since the fall of Tenochtitlan, the capital of
    the Aztec Empire. QSL direct to XE1EE.

    NICARAGUA, YN. Rafael, NN3RP is QRV as YN2RP until August 12.
    Activity is on 40, 20 and 10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. This may
    include some satellite activity as well. QSL direct to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL 222 MHz and Up Distance
    Contest, QRP 20-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Batavia FT8 Contest, 10-10 International
    SSB Summer Contest, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, European HF
    Championship, Two-Meter Classic Sprint, NRRL MGM Weekend Contest,
    FISTS Saturday Sprint, North American CW QSO Party, 4 States QRP
    Group Second Sunday Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test and Worldwide
    Sideband Activity Contest will certainly keep contesters busy this
    upcoming weekend.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint is scheduled for August 10.

    The VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, CWops Mini-CWT Test,
    MMMonVHF/DUBUS 144 MHz Meteorscatter Sprint Contest, Phone Fray and
    NAQCC CW Sprint are scheduled for August 11.

    Please see August QST, page 71, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest
    websites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Aug 12 16:53:05 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD032
    ARLD032 DX news

    ZCZC AE32
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 32 ARLD032
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT August 12, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD032
    ARLD032 DX news

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

    UGANDA, 5X. Elvira, IV3FSG will sign 5X3R from August 13 to
    September 2. She will have 100 watts to a dipole, doing SSB,
    digital and CW. QSL via IK2DUW or via the bureau.

    SPAIN, AM. Members of the URE Burgos are active until August 18
    with the special call sign AM1CCB to mark the 800th anniversary of
    the Burgos Cathedral. In 1984, the Cathedral was declared a UNESCO
    World Heritage Site. Operators include EA1FE, EA1BHB, EA1GLY,
    EA1JAI, EA1EC, EA1XY, EA1FGJ, EA1IUM and EA1ARW. QSL via LoTW, via
    the Bureau, eQSL or direct to: UREBU, P.O. Box: 444, 09080 Burgos,
    Spain.

    TAIWAN, BX30. Ken, JP1RIW will be active as BX30ARL from New Taipei
    City until the end of the year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of
    the Chinese Taipei Amateur Radio League. Activity will be on 40 to
    6 meters. Ken operates mainly on the digital modes on weekends.
    QSL via BM2JCC.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Paco, EA7KNT will be active as EA7KNT/D4 or D4ASL
    from Sal Island (AF-086) from August 23 to September 5.

    KYRGYZSTAN, EX. Andrea, HB9DUR is active as EX0DX from Bishkek.
    The length of his stay is unknown. Activity will be as time permits
    on various HF bands. QSL via his home call sign, LoTW, ClubLog's
    OQRS or eQSL.

    SAN ANDREAS ISLAND, HK0. Pedro, HK3JJH is currently active as
    HK0/HK3X. His length of stay is unknown. Activity has been mainly
    on 20 meters using FT8 (F/H). QSL via JH1AJT.

    SOUTH KOREA, HL. Members of the Korean Amateur Radio League (KARL)
    Chungbuk HQ have activated special event station HL76V to celebrate
    76th anniversary of South Korea's Liberation. Activity will
    continue until August 31. QSL via the Bureau.

    PERU, OA7. Arno, DL1CW will be active as OA7/DL1CW until September
    1. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters. QSL via his home call
    sign, via the Bureau or LoTW.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD will be QRV as P40W from October 18 to 31.
    Activity will be on the various HF bands, with some focus on the 30,
    17 and 12 meters and 160 meters using mostly CW. His activity will
    also include an entry in the upcoming CQWW DX SSB Contest as a
    Single Op/All Band entry. QSL via LoTW or N2MM. No bureau cards.

    DODECANESE, SV5. Mort, G2JL is QRV as SV5/G2JL from Lipsi Island
    for the next three months. Activity will be on all bands and modes, propagation permitting. Current operations have been on 20 meters
    CW. QSL via his home call sign, direct or via the Bureau. Also,
    Reiner, DL2AAZ will be active as SV5/DL2AAZ from Rhodes (EU-001)
    from September 5 to 19. Activity will be holiday style on 40 to 10
    meters and the QO-100 satellite, using CW and SSB. QSL via DL2AAZ,
    direct or via the Bureau.

    TURKEY, TA. Rene, DL2JRM will be signing TA2/DL2JRM from August 13
    to 16. Activity will be mainly on CW on various HF bands, and will
    include an entry in the Worked All Europe DX CW Contest, August 14
    and 15. QSL via DL2JRM.

    CORSICA, TK. Frans, DJ0TP is now active as TK/DJ0TP from
    Linguizetta until September 14. QSL via LoTW or via the Bureau.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Janos, HA7NB will be active as ZA/HA7NB/P until August
    15. Activity is on 40, 20 and 15 meters using SSB, FT4/FT8 and
    RTTY, as well as on the QO-100 satellite. QSL only via eQSL and
    LoTW.

    ALAND ISLANDS, OH0. The SP1KRF Team will activate OH0KRF from
    August 23 to 29. They plan to be on 80 to 10 meters using SSB, CW,
    FT8/4 and RTTY. Ops include SP1EG, SP1F, SP1IVL, SP1VAX, SP1Z and
    SQ1WO. QSL via SP1KRF.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Pete, K8PGJ will be active as ZF2PG from August
    15 to 21. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters. This includes
    being an entry in the upcoming North American SSB QSO Party. QSL
    via LoTW.

    CANADA, VE. The Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club celebrates its 85th anniversary with the call sign VE9M85A until the end of August. QSL
    via bureau or eQSL.

    RWANDA, 9X. Members of the Holy Land DX Group (HDXG) will sign 9X4X
    from November 24 to December 1. Operators include Mark, 4Z4KX,
    Hilik, 4X6YA, Ruben, 4Z5FI, Ruslan, 4Z5LA, Hanan, 4Z1DZ, Slava,
    4Z5MU and Jan, 4X1VF. They will run three stations on 160 to 10
    meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8, and maybe satellites also. They
    will also participate in the CQWW DX CW Contest. QSL via Ruben,
    4Z5FI.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The WAE DX Contest, CW, QRP ARCI
    European Sprint, SARL Youth Sprint, Kentucky State Parks on the Air, Maryland-DC QSO Party, 50 MHz Fall Sprint, SARL HF Digital Contest,
    NJQRP Skeeter Hunt, FISTS Sunday Sprint and the Run for the Bacon
    QRP Contest are all on tap for this weekend. Please see August QST,
    page 71 and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest websites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Aug 19 17:36:47 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD033
    ARLD033 DX news

    ZCZC AE33
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 33 ARLD033
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT August 19, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD033
    ARLD033 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    IK2DUW, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    TANZANIA, 5H. Josep, EA3BT and Nuria, EA3WL are QRV as 5I3B and
    5I3W, respectively, from Zanzibar Island, IOTA AF-032, until August
    26. Activity is holiday style on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and
    FT8. QSL via EA3BT.

    UGANDA, 5X. Elvira, IV3FSG is QRV as 5X3R until September 2.
    Activity is in her spare time on 80 to 10 meters using SSB, RTTY and
    PSK31. QSL via IK2DUW.

    CHILE, CE. Station CB7C is QRV from Punta Corona Lighthouse, ILLW
    CL0020, in the Los Lagos Region until August 22. Activity is on all
    bands using SSB, C4FM and FT8. QSL via CE6TTL.

    AZORES, CU. Giovanni, IZ2DPX is QRV as CT8/IZ2DPX from Faial
    Island, IOTA EU-175, until August 23. Activity is on all HF bands
    using SSB and various digital modes. QSL via IK2DUW.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Paco, EA7KNT will be QRV as D4SAL from Sal Island,
    IOTA AF-086, from August 23 to September 5. Activity will be on 80
    to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via
    operator's instructions.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. A large group of operators will be
    QRV as DL0MFK/LH from the Karnin Lighthouse, ILLW DE0013, on Usedom
    Island, IOTA EU-129, during the International Lighthouse/Lightship
    Weekend. QSL via bureau.

    IRELAND, EI. A group of operators will be QRV as EJ7NET from Gola
    Island, IOTA EU-121, from August 21 to 25. Activity will be on 80
    to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL direct to EI6FR.

    FRANCE, F. A group of operators are QRV as TM0BSM from the
    lighthouse at Berck-sur-Mer until August 22. Activity is on 80 to
    10 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via DK5OPA.

    ENGLAND, G. Look for station GB1PBL to be QRV from the Portland
    Bill Lighthouse, ILLW UK0073, the Portland Bill Old Lower
    Lighthouse, ILLW UK0020, and the Portland Bill Old Higher
    Lighthouse, ILLW UK0019, during the International
    Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend. Activity will be on 80 to 6 meters
    using SSB and various digital modes. QSL direct to GB1PBL.

    ITALY, I. Members of the ARI section San Benedetto del Tronto will
    be QRV as IQ6SB/LT from the San Benedetto del Tronto Lighthouse,
    ILLW IT-0009, during the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend.
    QSL via IK6XEJ

    SARDINIA, IS0. Alessio, IU5MOT is QRV as IS0/IU5MOT until August
    26. QSL via operator's instructions.

    ST. LUCIA, J6. Bill, K9HZ will be QRV as J68HZ from August 21 to
    November 8. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB and FT8.
    QSL direct to home call.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. Takashi, JH1FFW will be QRV as JD1/JH1FFW from
    August 21 to 25. Activity will be on 40 to 6 meters using SSB and
    FT8. QSL to home call.

    MARKET REEF, OJ0. Pasi, OH3WS will be QRV as OJ0WS from August 21
    to 28. Activity will be on the HF bands using only CW. QSL to home
    call.

    DENMARK, OZ. Members of the OZ4EDR club station will be QRV as
    OZ4HAM from Hammeren Lighthouse, ILLW DK0015, on Bornholm Island,
    IOTA EU-030, during the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend.
    Activity will be on 80, 40, and 20 meters using CW, SSB and FT8.
    QSL via bureau.

    BRAZIL, PY. Mor, PT7ZT is QRV as ZW16ZT until September 5 in
    celebration of the XVI Paralympic Games held in Tokyo. Activity is
    on the HF bands using SSB and various digital modes. QSL direct to
    home call.

    TURKEY, TA. Members of the Tango Alfa Ham Radio Club will be QRV as
    TC1LHS from the Rumeli Karaburun Lighthouse, ILLW TR0002, during the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event station R1221NN is QRV until
    August 29 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the city of Nizhny
    Novgorod, formerly known as Gorky. QSL via RJ3T.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. A group of operators will be QRV as VK2FM from the
    Solitary Island Lighthouse, ILLW AU0054, during the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend. Activity will be on 80, 40 and 20
    meters. QSL direct to VK2FM.

    INDIA, VU. A group of operators are QRV as AT8KLH from Kapu
    Lighthouse, ILLW IN0023, during the International
    Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend. Activity will be on the HF bands
    using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via VU2JHM.

    INDONESIA, YB. Members of the ORARI Daerah Bali are QRV as 8A63BALI
    from Bali Island, IOTA OC-022, until August 22 to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Bali Provincial Government. Activity is on 80,
    40, and 2 meters using SSB and RTTY. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest, ARRL
    RTTY Rookie Roundup, 24th Annual International Lighthouse/Lightship
    Weekend, North American SSB QSO Party, QRP 20-Meter CW Fox Hunt,
    NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC Sprint CW Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test,
    SARTG World Wide RTTY Contest, Russian District Award Contest,
    Keyman's Club of Japan CW Contest, Feld Hell Sprint and CVA DX CW
    Contests are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint and Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest are
    all scheduled for August 24.

    The CWops Mini-CWT Test, SKCC Sprint and Phone Fray are scheduled
    for August 25.

    Please see August QST, page 71, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest
    websites for details
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Aug 26 18:21:34 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD034
    ARLD034 DX news

    ZCZC AE34
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 34 ARLD034
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT August 26, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD034
    ARLD034 DX news

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

    MALAYSIA, 9M64. Look for various special event stations using the
    prefix 9M64 to celebrate the 64th anniversary of Malaysia's
    independence, until September 1. Operations will be on 80 to 10
    meters using CW, SSB and the digital modes. Check QRZ.com for the
    QSL info because each station's QSLs are different.

    TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, 9Y59. Members of the Trinidad and Tobago
    Amateur Radio Society will be active with special call sign 9Y59IND
    until September 12 to commemorate the 59th anniversary of the
    Independence of Trinidad and Tobago. Operations will be on various
    HF bands and modes. QSL is via LoTW only.

    MARKET REEF, OJ0. Joseph, OG7D is activate as OJ0D until August 28,
    using mostly the QO-100 satellite. He may do some HF SSB also. QSL
    direct via OG7D or use LoTW.

    TONGA, A3. Masa, JA0RQV is active as A35JP from Nuku'alofa,
    Tongatapu Island (OC-049) until early November. Activity is on 80
    to 6 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW and ClubLog, direct
    or via the bureau to his home call.

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, A60. Members of the Emirates Amateur Radio
    Society (EARS) will activate special event station A60EXPO from
    September 1 to October 1 to promote World Expo 2020 in Dubai. QSL
    via EA7FTR.

    SPAIN, AN5. Pascual, EA5WO will be active with special call sign
    AN5WAR from September 1 to 30 to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of
    the beginning of World War II. Activity will be on various HF
    bands. QSL via LoTW or eQSL.

    MADEIRA, CT9. Operators Klaus, DJ9KM and Georg, DD8ZX will be
    active as CT9/DJ9KM and CT9/DD8ZX until August 31. Activity is
    holiday style on 40 to 10 meters using mainly FT8 and RTTY. QSL via
    their home calls, direct, via the bureau or LoTW.

    UKRAINE, EM30. Look for special event station EM30UARL to be active
    until December 31 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the
    Independence Day of Ukraine and the 30th anniversary of the
    establishment of the Ukrainian Amateur Radio League (UARL). QSL via
    UX7UU or UARL bureau.

    ESTONIA, ES30. Members of the Estonian Radio Amateur Union will be
    active as ES30ES until August 29 to celebrate the 30th anniversary
    of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia's passing the
    Resolution on the National Independence of Estonia. QSL via LoTW or
    eQSL only.

    HUNGARY, HG52. Members of the Budapest Radio Amateur Society will
    be active as HG52IEC until September 30 to celebrate the 52nd
    International Eucharistic Congress. QSL via eQSL only.

    TANZANIA, 5H. Gab, HA3JB will be QRV as 5H1IP from September 17 to
    29. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and
    FT8. He also plans to participate in the CQWW DX RTTY Contest. QSL
    via HA3JB or ClubLog's OQRS.

    GUINEA-BISSAU, J5. The Italian DXpedition Team will be QRV from
    October 9 to 22, using the call signs J5T on CW, SSB and RTTY and
    J5HKT on FT8. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters. QSL via I2YSB
    direct, OQRS or LoTW.

    HAWAII, KH6. Keith, KC0PP will be active as KC0PP/KH6 until
    September 12. He plans to participate in the Hawaii QSO Party. QSL
    via his home call sign, direct or via the bureau.

    GUINEA, 3X. Jean Philippe, F1TMY will sign 3X2021 during his
    upcoming visit, starting in mid-September. He will be on 160 to 6
    meters and the QO-100 satellite. He will also be portable from Los
    Islands, IOTA AF-051. QSL through Club Log.

    UNITES STATES, N. N7F is a September 11th 20th anniversary special
    event call sign by the American Legion Post 10 Amateur Radio Club,
    N7ALA. They wil be active from September 9 to 12 on 40 and 20
    meters using SSB, PSK31 and CW. QSL via postal mail, with SASE, to:
    N7F Never Forget c/o American Legion Post 10, 1215 Pacific Blvd SE,
    Albany, OR 97321. Also, N3U will be QRV September 9 to 14 to
    remember the 9/11 victims who crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania
    and those in New York City and Washington, D.C. in 2001. Operator
    W3BTX plans to do mostly SSB and CW but will do some digital modes
    as well. QSL via W3PN.

    POLAND, SP. Members of the Scout Communication Club (SP3ZBY) will
    operate as SP0PILKON from August 27 to 29. QSL via SP3ZBY (d/B) or
    eQSL.

    ALAND ISLANDS, OH0. Members of the Old House Radio Club of Finland
    will be QRV as OG0C until August 28. The team includes Juha, OH5CW,
    Pia, OH5JZP, and Toni, OH5CY. They will be using CW and FT8 and
    maybe some SSB. QSL direct or via the bureau to OH5C.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Hawaii QSO Party, ALARA Contest,
    W/VE Islands QSO Party, YO DX HF Contest, World Wide Digi DX
    Contest, Kansas QSO Party, Ohio QSO Party and the SARL HF CW Contest
    are all on tap for this weekend. Please see August QST, page 71 and
    the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Sep 9 17:45:44 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD036
    ARLD036 DX news

    ZCZC AE36
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 36 ARLD036
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT September 9, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD036
    ARLD036 DX news

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

    GUINEA, 3X. Jean-Philippe, F1TMY, expects to be QRV as 3X2021 from
    Conakry beginning in mid-September, and here for a few years. He
    plans to be active on 160 to 6 meters, and Satellite QO-100. He
    also plans side trips to the Los Islands, IOTA AF-051. QSL via Club
    Log.

    NIGER, 5U. Adrian, F4IHM will be QRV as 5UAIHM from Niamey from
    September 11 to October 22. Activity will be on 40 and 20 meters
    using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Vasco, 7Q7CT is currently active mainly on 40, 20, and
    15 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via JH1AJT.

    RWANDA, 9X. Harald, DF2WO will be QRV as 9X2AW from Kigali from
    September 13 to 28. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB,
    RTTY, and FT8. QSL via M0OXO.

    COMOROS, D6. Janusz, SP9FIH, and Leszek, SP6CIK will be QRV as
    D60AC and D60AD, respectively, from Moroni later in September. QSL
    to home calls.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Members of the Saudi Amateur Radio Society are
    QRV as 7Z91ND, 8Z91ND, and HZ91ND until September 23 to commemorate
    their country's national holiday. QSL via operators' instructions.

    MINAMI TORISHIMNA, JD1. Take, JG8NQJ expects to be QRV as
    JG8NQJ/JD1 at the weather station there beginning in mid-September.
    He will be there for about three months and active in his spare
    time. QSL direct to JA8CJY.

    GREECE, SV. Special event station SX021IEEE is QRV until September
    15 during the 26th IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications
    taking place in Athens. QSL via SV1IW.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event station R875TULA is QRV until
    the end of September to celebrate the 875th anniversary of the city
    of Tula. QSL via RA3P.

    MEXICO, XE. Special event station 6I1M is QRV until September 27 to
    celebrate 200 years of Mexican independence. Activity is on 80 to
    10 meters using CW, SSB, FT8 and FT4. QSL direct to XE1SPM.

    KOSOVO, Z6. Rene, DL2JRM is QRV as Z68XX until September 13.
    Activity is on the HF bands using mostly CW. This includes being an
    entry in the Worked All Europe SSB DX contest. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL September VHF Contest, NCCC RTTY
    Sprint, NCCC Sprint Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed Test, Worked All Europe
    SSB DX Contest, FOC QSO Party, SARL Field Day Contest, YB7-DX
    Contest, SKCC Weekend Sprintathon, Ohio State Parks on the Air,
    Alabama QSO Party, Russian Cup Digital Contest, and the North
    American CW Sprint are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint and the K1USN Slow Speed
    Test are scheduled for September 13.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and RTTYOPS Weeksprint are
    scheduled for September 14.

    The RSGB 80-Meter Autumn CW Series, Phone Fray and CWops Mini-CWT
    Test are scheduled for September 15.

    Please see September QST, page 94, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Oct 28 17:15:36 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD043
    ARLD043 DX news

    ZCZC AE43
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 43 ARLD043
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT October 28, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD043
    ARLD043 DX news

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

    KINGDOM OF ESWATINI, 3DA0. Lionel, ZS6DPL will be QRV as 3DA0LP
    from November 1 to 5. QSL via operator's instructions.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Remo, HB9SHD will be QRV as 8Q7RM from Kandolhu
    Island, IOTA AS-013, during November. Activity will be holiday
    style on the HF bands using some CW, SSB and FT8. QSL to home call.

    KUWAIT, 9K. Abdallah, 9K2GS will be QRV as a Single Op/15 Meter
    entry during the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL via EC6DX.

    OMAN, A4. Members of the ROARS Team will be QRV as A44M from
    Masirah Island, IOTA AS-014, in the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest.
    QSL via LoTW.

    CHINA, BY. A large group of operators will be QRV as B4T as a
    Multi/2 entry in the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL via BA4TB.

    THE GAMBIA, C5. Operators Jan Francois, F4AHV, Gerard, F5NVF, Luc,
    F5RAV and Abdel, M0NPT are QRV as C5C from Kololi until November 19.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, FT4, and
    Satellite activity on QO 100. QSL via F5RAV.

    BAHAMAS, C6. Richard, NN2T is QRV as C6AHB from Bimini Island, IOTA
    NA 048, until to November 3. This includes being active in the CQ
    World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    MOROCCO, CN. Special event station CN46MS is QRV until November 10
    to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the so-called Marche Verte,
    or Green March. QSL via CN8WW.

    MARTINIQUE, FM. Miguel, EA1BP is QRV as FM/EA1BP from October 27 to
    November 5. This includes being active as TO7O in the CQ World Wide
    DX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, HC8. Members of the Tifariti Gang/DX Friends are
    QRV as HD8R until November 7. Activity is with four active stations
    on 160 to 6 meters, including 60 meters, using CW, SSB, various
    digital modes, and on Low Earth orbit Satellites. This includes
    being an entry in the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest as either a
    Multi/2 or Multi/Multi entry. QSL via EA5RM.

    SARDINIA, IS0. Richard, OM2TW is QRV as IS0/OM2TW until November 1.
    Activity is holiday style on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and various
    digital modes. This includes being an entry in the CQ World Wide DX
    SSB contest. QSL via OM2FY.

    ST. LUCIA, J6. Dan, W0CN, Bill, J68HZ, Lin, J69CU, Frans, J69DS and
    Kyle, WA4PGM will be QRV as J68HZ in the CQ World Wide DX SSB
    contest. QSL direct to K9HZ.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD is QRV as P40W until November 1. Activity is
    on all bands as time permits. This includes being active in the CQ
    World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL via LoTW.

    SABA, ST. EUSTATIUS, PJ5. John, W5JON is QRV as PJ5/W5JON from St.
    Eustatius, IOTA NA 145, until to November 1. Activity is on 40 to 6
    meters using SSB and FT8. This includes being an entry in the CQ
    World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL direct to home call.

    BRAZIL, PY. Members of the Sao Carlos Amateur Radio Club are QRV
    with special event call sign PV60CRASC during November to celebrate
    the club's 60th anniversary. QSL via PT2QP.

    FERNANDO DE NORONHA, PY0F. Operators PP2BT, PT2IC, PY4AZ, PY6RT,
    PY7RP and PU0FDN will be QRV as PY0F in the CQ World Wide DX SSB
    contest. QSL direct to PY7RP.

    GREECE, SV. Kostas, SV2HJW will be QRV with special call SX16V
    during the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL via operator's
    instructions.

    BERMUDA, VP9. Jeff, N6GQ is QRV as VP9/N6GQ until November 1.
    Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW and SSB. He plans to be
    active as VP9I in the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL via
    operator's instructions.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special call 7A2A will be QRV in the CQ World Wide
    DX SSB contest. QSL direct to YB2DX.

    KOSOVO, Z6. Rene, DL2JRM is QRV as Z68XX from Gilan, Grid Square
    KN02rn. Activity includes being QRV in the CQ World Wide SSB DX
    contest. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ Worldwide DX SSB Contest, NCCC
    RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, Zombie CW Shuffle and K1USN Slow Speed
    CW Test will keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The Silent Key Memorial CW Contest and RSGB 80-Meter Autumn Data
    Series are scheduled for November 1.

    The ARS Spartan Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and
    RTTYOPS Weeksprint are scheduled for November 2.

    The Phone Fray, CWops Mini-CWT Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest
    and the UKEICC 80-Meter Contest are on tap for November 3.

    Please see October QST, page 75, November QST, page 79, and the ARRL
    and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Nov 4 17:53:38 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD044
    ARLD044 DX news

    ZCZC AE44
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 44 ARLD044
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT November 4, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD044
    ARLD044 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    LU4AAO, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    GUINEA, 3X. Jean Philippe, F1TMY is now QRV as 3X2021 from Conakry.
    Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using SSB, and on Satellite QO-100.
    This includes some portable operations from the Los Islands, IOTA
    AF-051. QSL to home call.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Don, K6ZO is QRV as 7Q6M while on work assignment.
    Activity is on the HF bands. This includes some possible SOTA
    activity from Mount Mulanje. QSL via operator's instructions.

    NEPAL, 9N. Robert, S53R has been issued 9N7AA and plans to soon be
    QRV on 40 to 6 meters with limited activity. QSL direct to S57DX.

    THE GAMBIA, C5. Members of the C5C team are QRV from Kololi until
    November 19. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters, depending on
    propagation, using CW, SSB, FT8 and FT4, and on Satellite QO-100.
    QSL direct to F5RAV.

    MADEIRA ISLAND, CT3. Rosel, DL3KWR and Hardy, DL3KWF are QRV as
    CT9/home calls from Canico de Baixo, IOTA AF-014, until November 24.
    Activity is on the HF bands, and possibly 60 meters, using CW and
    FT8. QSL to home calls.

    THAILAND, HS. Lars, SM6NT will be QRV as HS0ZME from Hua Hin from
    November 9 to April 5, 2022. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters
    using only CW. QSL to home call.

    JAPAN, JA. Tashi, JR2TER is QRV as JR2TER/p from Yonaguni Island,
    IOTA AS-024, until March 2022. Activity is on the HF bands using
    FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Members of the Radio Club QRM Belgrano will be QRV
    as LU4AAO, LU4AAO/A and LU4AAO/D from November 6 to 14 to
    commemorate Dia de la Tradicion, which celebrates the birthday of
    Argentina poet Jose Hernandez. Activity will be on the HF and V/UHF
    bands using CW, SSB, SSTV, FT8, and on the FM Satellites. QSL
    direct to LU4AAO.

    BELGIUM, ON. Special event station OT5IDPD is QRV until December 3
    to commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities that
    takes place on December 3. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL via
    ON6WL.

    BRAZIL, PY. Special event station PV60CRASC is QRV until November
    30 to celebrate 60 years of the Clube dos Radioamadores de Sao
    Carlos. QSL direct to PT2OP.

    TURKEY, TA. Special event call sign TC83ATA is QRV until November
    11 to commemorate Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who founded the Turkish
    Republic and was the first President. Activity is on all bands
    using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, TL. Ken, LA7GIA is QRV as TL7M from
    Bangui until November 15. Activity is on the HF bands using CW and
    FT8. QSL direct to M0OXO.

    NAMIBIA, V5. Gunter, DK2WH is QRV as V51WH until March 2022.
    Activity is on the HF bands. During contests, he will be active as
    V55Y. QSL to home call.

    NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. Nick, VK2DX is QRV as VK9DX and has been
    active on 15 meters using CW around 1800z. QSL direct to home call.

    INDIA, VU. Abie, AB1F will be QRV as VU2ABE from Shillong in the
    Meghalaya State from November 6 to December 18. Activity will be on
    40, 20, 15, and 10 meters. This includes participating in various
    upcoming contests. QSL direct to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL CW Sweepstakes Contest, QRP
    80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow
    Speed CW Test, IPARC Contest, Ukrainian DX Contest, Two-Meter
    Classic Sprint, EANET Sprint and the High Speed Club CW Contest will
    certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and RTTYOPS Weeksprint are
    scheduled for November 9.

    The CWops Mini-CWT Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, RSGB 80-Meter
    Autumn Series, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt and Phone Fray are scheduled
    for November 10.

    Please see November QST, page 79, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Nov 18 17:41:08 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD046
    ARLD046 DX news

    ZCZC AE46
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 46 ARLD046
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT November 18, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD046
    ARLD046 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    AA3B, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    MAURITIUS, 3B8. Operators G0CKV, KX7M, M0CFW, M0SDV and W6NV will
    be QRV as 3B8/home calls, and 3B8HA, from November 22 to December 1.
    Activity will be on the HF bands. They will be active as 3B8M in
    the upcoming CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL 3B8M and 3B8HA via
    M0OXO, and all others via operators' instructions.

    UGANDA, 5X. John Paul, KN6NNF is QRV as 5X3Z from Kubamitwe.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    SOMALIA, 6O. Ali, EP3CQ is QRV as 6O1OO from Mogadishu until the
    first week in December while on work assignment. Activity is mostly
    on 40, 30 and 20 meters using FT8 and FT4, but also CW and SSB. QSL
    direct to home call.

    BAHRAIN, A9. Members of the Bahrain Amateur Radio Society are QRV
    with special event call sign A91WTVD until November 21 to
    commemorate World Television Day. QSL via EC6DX.

    BAHAMAS, C6. Brian, ND3F will be QRV as C6AQQ from New Providence
    Island, IOTA NA-001, from November 24 to December 7. Activity is on
    the HF bands. He plans to be active in the upcoming CQ World Wide
    DX CW contest as a Single Op/All Band/Low Power entry. QSL via
    EA5GL.

    COMOROS, D6. Don, K6ZO will be QRV as D60AB from November 22 to 29.
    Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB. This includes
    being an entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL
    direct to home call.

    SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS. Lee, DS4NMJ is QRV as DT8A as part of a
    scientific team on the King Se-Jong Korean Antarctic Base on King
    George Island, IOTA AN-010, until December 31. Activity is on the
    HF bands using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via DS5TOS.

    BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, E7. Special event call sign E7BOSNIA is QRV
    from the ancient royal cities of Bobovac, Visoko, and Jajce until
    November 28 to celebrate Statehood Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
    QSL via the bureau.

    SPAIN, EA. Special event station AM500ESP will be QRV from November
    20 to 27 to commemorate Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe.
    Activity will be on the HF, and V/UHF bands using CW, SSB, SSTV and
    various digital modes. QSL via EA7URF.

    MAYOTTE, FH. Don, K6ZO is QRV as FH/K6ZO until November 22.
    Activity is on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL direct to home
    call.

    ST. BARTHELEMY, FJ. Dario, KP4DO is QRV as FJ/KP4DO until November
    24. Activity is mainly on 20 meters, but also on 40, 17, and 10
    meters as propagation permits. QSL direct to home call.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD will be QRV as P40W from November 22 to 20.
    Activity will be on 30, 17 and 12 meters as time permits. He will
    be active in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL direct
    to N2MM.

    BONAIRE, PJ4. Operators K4BAI and KU8E will be QRV as PJ4/home
    calls from November 24 to December 1. Activity will be on the HF
    bands. They will be active as PJ4A in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX
    CW contest. QSL all calls to K4BAI.

    MALI, TZ. Ulmar, DK1CE is QRV as TZ1CE from Bamako until December
    8. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, possibly SSB, and FT8.
    QSL to home call.

    ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, V2. Bud, AA3B, will be QRV as V26K from
    Antigua, IOTA NA-100, from November 21 to 29. Activity will be on
    the HF bands using CW. This includes being active in the upcoming
    CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a Single Op/All Band/Low Power entry.
    QSL to home call.

    BELIZE, V3. Damian, G4LHT is QRV as V31HT from San Pedro Ambergris
    Caye until November 29. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB
    and FT8. QSL via G4LHT.

    ANTARCTICA. Sebastian, SQ1SGB is QRV as VP8/SQ1SGB while working on
    the Halley VIa Base until the end of January 2022. Activity is in
    his spare time on 40 meters using SSB. QSL via EB7DX.

    INDIA, VU. Special event station AU2JCB will be QRV from November
    19 to December 14 to commemorate Jagadish Chandra Bose's birthday.
    Activity will be on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters using SSB, with FM
    on 10 meters and 6 meters. QSL direct to VU2DSI.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL SSB Sweepstakes Contest, ARRL
    EME Contest, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW
    Sprint, YO International PSK31 Contest, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, LZ
    DX Contest, All Austrian 160-Meter CW Contest, REF 160-Meter
    Contest, Feld Hell Sprint, RSGB 1.8 MHz CW Contest, Homebrew and
    Oldtime Equipment Party, FISTS Sunday CW Sprint and the Run for the
    Bacon QRP CW Contest will certainly keep contesters busy this
    upcoming weekend.

    Please see November QST, page 79, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Wed Nov 24 18:40:26 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD047
    ARLD047 DX news

    ZCZC AE47
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 47 ARLD047
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT November 24, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD047
    ARLD047 DX news

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

    MAURITIUS, 3B8. Operators G0CKV, KX7M, M0CFW, M0SDV and W6NV are
    QRV as 3B8/homecalls, and 3B8HA, until December 1. Activity is on
    the HF bands. They will be active as 3B8M from Roches Noires as a
    Multi/Multi entry in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL 3B8M and
    3B8HA via M0OXO, and all others via operators' instructions.

    GEORGIA, 4L. Algis, LY4ZZ will be QRV as 4L/LY4ZZ near Tbilisi
    during the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a Single Op/Single Band on
    80 meters entry. QSL to home call.

    NEPAL, 9N. Robert, S53R will be QRV as 9N7AA in the CQ World Wide
    DX CW contest. Activity will be on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters. QSL
    via LoTW.

    RWANDA, 9X. Members of the Holy Land DX Group are QRV as 9X4X from
    Kigali until December 1. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW,
    SSB, RTTY and FT8 with three stations. This includes being an entry
    in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via 4Z5FI.

    BHUTAN, A5. Peter, HB9DVG is QRV as A52CC from Phodrang until
    December 21 while on work assignment. Activity is on his spare time
    on the HF bands using SSB and FT8. QSL via N4GNR.

    CHINA, BY. Operators BA7NQ, BD7MQ, BA7JS, and BD7IOP will be QRV as
    B7P from Foshan city in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a
    Multi/Single entry. QSL via BA4EG.

    THE GAMBIA, C5. Alan, G3XAQ is QRV as C56XA until December 2.
    Activity is on the HF bands using CW. This includes being an entry
    in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest on 20 meters. QSL direct to
    G3SWH.

    BAHAMAS, C6. Brian, ND3F is QRV as C6AQQ from New Providence
    Island, IOTA NA-001, until December 7. Activity is on the HF bands.
    He plans to be active in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a Single
    Op/All Band/Low Power entry. QSL via EA5GL.

    MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Elvira, IV3FSG is QRV as C92R until November 30.
    Activity is in her spare time on the HF bands using SSB and various
    digital modes. QSL direct to IK2DUW.

    COMOROS, D6. Don, K6ZO is QRV as D60AB until November 29. Activity
    is on the HF bands using CW and SSB. This includes being an entry
    in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL direct to home call.

    ECUADOR, HC. Members of the Quito Radio Club Team will be QRV as
    HD1A in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest, possibly active on 160
    meters only. QSL via operators' instructions.

    HONDURAS, HR. Dennis, W1UE is QRV as HQ9X from Roatan Island, IOTA
    NA-057, in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a Single Op/All Band
    entry. Outside the contest, he may be active as homecall/HR9 as
    time permits. QSL to home call.

    ALAND ISLAND, OH0. Tomi, OH6EI will be QRV as OH0Z in the CQ World
    Wide DX CW contest as a Single Op/All Band/High Power entry. QSL
    via W0MM.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD is QRV as P44W until November 30. Activity
    is on all bands as time permits. He will be active in the CQ World
    Wide DX CW contest. QSL direct to N2MM.

    CORSICA, TK. Look for TK0C to be QRV in the CQ World Wide DX CW
    contest. QSL via S50C.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Bob, WX4G is QRV as V4/WX4G from Calypso
    Bay on St. Kitts, IOTA NA-104, until December 2. Activity is on 160
    to 6 meters, including 60 meters, using CW, SSB, FT8 and FT4. He
    plans to be active as V48A in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a
    Single Op/All Band entry. QSL via LoTW.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Jim, K4QPL will be QRV as VP5M from Providenciales Island, IOTA NA-002, in the CQ World Wide DX CW
    contest as a Single Op/Low Power entry. Outside the contest he may
    be active as VP5/homecall. QSL via LoTW.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special event stations 8H13H, 8H13U, 8H13T, 8G13T,
    8G13A, 8G13N, 8G13G, 8G13S, 8G13E, and 8G13L will be QRV from
    November 26 to December 12 to commemorate the 13th anniversary of
    South Tangerang City. Activity will be on 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10
    meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via operators' instructions.

    ZIMBABWE, Z2. Operators Tom, DL7BO and Tom, DJ6TF will be QRV as
    Z22O and Z21A, respectively, from Harare from December 2 to 15.
    Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, FT8 and FT4.
    QSL both calls via DJ6TF and Ukraine stations via UY5ZZ.

    PARAGUAY, ZP. Yurij, N2TTA is QRV as ZP5AA from Asuncion. Activity
    is on all bands. He will be a Single Op/All Band entry in the CQ
    World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via ZP5DBC.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ Worldwide DX CW Contest, CWops
    Mini-CWT Test, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, EACW Meeting, RSGB 80-Meter CW
    Autumn Series, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint and the K1USN Slow
    Speed Test are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The QCX CW Challenge, OK1WC Memorial, and RSGB FT4 Contest Series
    are scheduled for November 29.

    Please see November QST, page 79, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Dec 2 18:02:03 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD048
    ARLD048 DX news

    ZCZC AE48
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 48 ARLD048
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 2, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD048
    ARLD048 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    VU2DSI, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    KENYA, 5Z. Ferdy, HB9DSP is QRV as 5Z4/HB9DSP from Malindi until
    December 16. Activity is on 20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB and
    FT8. QSL to home call.

    BHUTAN, A5. Peter, HB9DVG is QRV as A52CC from Phodrang until
    December 21 while on work assignment. Activity is in his spare time
    on the HF bands using SSB and FT8. QSL via N4GNR.

    BAHRAIN, A9. Members of the Bahrain Amateur Radio Society are QRV
    as A950ND until December 16 to celebrate Bahrain's 50th National
    Day. QSL via EC6DX.

    BAHAMAS, C6. Brian, ND3F is QRV as C6AQQ from New Providence
    Island, IOTA NA-001, until December 7. Activity is on the HF bands.
    QSL via EA5GL.

    ANGOLA, D2. Jose, PP2BR is now QRV as D2PR from Luanda. Activity
    is on 20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB. QSL via operator's
    instructions.

    SPAIN, EA. Members of the Union de Radioaficionados de Leon are QRV
    with special call signs AM1111D, AM1111E, AM1111I, AM1111L, AM1111N,
    AM1111O and AM1111R until December 19 in celebration of the 1111th
    anniversary since the establishment of the ancient Kingdom of Leon,
    now part of the autonomous community of Castile and Leon. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    SCOTLAND, GM. Special call signs GB1002ZE and GB2ZE are QRV until
    December 26 to mark the centennial of Paul Godley's DXpedition to
    Ardrossan in 1921 when he managed the first reception of a
    transatlantic shortwave transmission from Greenwich, Connecticut.
    QSL via GM0SEI.

    SWITZERLAND, HB. Special event station HB1BCG is QRV until December
    31 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Transatlantic
    Tests of December 1921. QSL via HB9ACA.

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, HI. Kasimir, DL2SBY is QRV as HI7/DL2SBY from
    Punta Cana, IOTA NA-096, until December 14. Activity is holiday
    style on the HF bands using CW, FT8, and possibly some SSB. He may
    be active for one day as HI2/DL2SBY from Saona Island, IOTA NA-122.
    QSL via LoTW.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Special event stations PA21XMAS, PD21SANT and
    PD22HNY are QRV during December. QSL via operators' instructions.

    CANADA, VE. Special event station VX3INSULIN is QRV during December
    to commemorate the discovery of insulin 100 years ago. Activity is
    on the HF bands with a focus on FT8 and FT4. QSL via VE3NOO.

    INDIA, VU. Special event station AU2JCB is QRV until December 14 to commemorate the birthday of Indian scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose,
    Activity is on 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, and 6 meters using SSB, and FM on
    10 and 6 meters. QSL direct to VU2DSI.

    BURKINA FASO, XT. Harald, DF2WO is QRV as XT2AW from Ouagadougou
    until December 20. Activity is on the HF bands, and Satellite
    QO-100. QSL via M0OXO.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special event stations 8H13H, 8H13U, 8H13T, 8G13T,
    8G13A, 8G13N, 8G13G, 8G13S, 8G13E, and 8G13L are QRV until December
    12 to commemorate the 13th anniversary of South Tangerang City.
    Activity is on 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL
    via operators' instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL 160-Meter Contest, Walk for the
    Bacon 40-Meter QRP CW Contest, CWops Mini-CWT Test, RTTYOPS
    Weeksprint, NRAU 10-Meter Activity Contest, SKCC CW Sprint Europe,
    NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN
    Slow Speed Test, UFT CW Meeting, Wake-Up. QRP CW Sprint, PRO CW
    Contest, Two-Meter Classic Sprint, INORC CW Contest and the FT
    Roundup will certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    Please see December QST, page 62, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Dec 9 17:48:22 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD049
    ARLD049 DX news

    ZCZC AE49
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 49 ARLD049
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 9, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD049
    ARLD049 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    OH0NC, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    SENEGAL, 6W. Dani, EA4ATI is QRV as 6W1TG from Dakar. Activity is
    on 80 to 10 meters using mainly SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Tor, DG7RO will be QRV as 8Q7RO from Fihalhohi
    Island, IOTA AS-013, from December 11 to 27. Activity will be
    mainly on Satellite QO-100. QSL to home call.

    ZAMBIA, 9J. Mario, IK1MYT is QRV as 9J2MYT from Lusaka until June
    2022. Activity is on 40, 20, 17, 15, and 10 meters. QSL direct to
    IZ3KVD.

    QATAR, A7. Special event stations A721FAC and A721FCA are QRV until
    December 18 during the FIFA Arab Cup 2021. QSL via bureau.

    SPAIN, EA. Pascual, EA5WO is QRV with special event callsign AN5OKW
    from Torrent until December 20 to commemorate the 80th anniversary
    of the Battle of Moscow. Activity is on the HF bands using various
    digital modes. QSL via LoTW.

    THAILAND, HS. Brad, VK2BY will be QRV as HS0ZNR from the Nam Yuen
    district from December 12 to January 21. Activity will be on 160 to
    10 meters. QSL direct to home call.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Some members of the Saudi Association of Radio
    Amateurs are QRV with special event station HZ19SAT until December
    28 as part of a Saudi Satellite Event. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    FINLAND, OH. Finnish amateur radio operators are allowed to use the
    prefix OF until December 23 to celebrate the 100th jubilee of the
    Finnish Radio Amateur Society, SRAL. QSL via bureau.

    WESTERN SAHARA, S0. The Sahrawi Amateur Radio Union special event
    callsign S0S is QRV from Tifariti. Activity is on 40, 17, and 10
    meters using SSB. The length of activity is unknown. QSL direct to
    EA2JG.

    BANGLADESH, S2. Station S21DX is QRV from Manpura Island, IOTA
    AS-140, until December 16. Activity is on the HF bands using SSB
    and FT8, and on Satellite QO-100. QSL via EB7DX.

    SLOVENIA, S5. Special event station S522PMC is QRV until January 2
    to promote the PMC Contest. QSL via bureau.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event station R200NN is QRV until
    December 12 to mark the 200th birthday anniversary of poet Nikolay
    Nekrasov. QSL via RC3M.

    KAZAKHSTAN, UN. Special event stations UN30RK, UP30RK, UO30RK, and
    UQ30RK will be QRV from December 11 to 19 to commemorate the 30th
    anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence. QSL via LoTW.

    BURKINA FASO, XT. Harald, DF2WO is QRV as XT2AW from Ouagadougou
    until December 20. Activity is holiday style on 160 to 6 meters
    using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via M0OXO.

    UK SOVEREIGN BASE AREAS ON CYPRUS, ZC4. Operator G4XWJ is QRV as
    ZC4RH until December 12. He is active on the HF bands using CW,
    SSB, and FT8, and plans to work on Satellite QO-100. QSL to home
    call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL 10-Meter Contest, NCCC RTTY Sprint,
    QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test,
    PODXS 070 Club Triple Play Low Band Sprint, TRC Digi Contest, SKCC
    Weekend CW Sprintathon, ARI 40/80 Contest, International Naval
    Contest, QRP ARCI Holiday Spirits Homebrew Sprint, and CQC Great
    Colorado CW Snowshoe Run are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint, OK1WC Memorial,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, NAQCC CW
    Sprint, QRP 40 Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Fray and CWops Mini-CWT Test
    are scheduled for December 13 to 15.

    Please see December QST, page 62, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Dec 16 17:39:48 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD050
    ARLD050 DX news

    ZCZC AE50
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 50 ARLD050
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 16, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD050
    ARLD050 DX news

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

    LESOTHO, 7P. Chris, ZS1CDG will be QRV as 7P8GOZ from December 20
    to 26. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using FT8. QSL to home
    call.

    KUWAIT, 9K. Special event station 9K9BHR is QRV until December 18
    as part of the Bahrain National Day. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    OMAN, A4. Special event station A43QAT is QRV until December 22 as
    part of celebrating Qatar's National Day. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    HUNGARY, HA. Special call HA21XMAS is QRV on all bands and modes
    until December 26. QSL via operator's instructions.

    THAILAND, HS. Brad, VK2BY is QRV as HS0ZNR from the Nam Yuen
    district until January 21. QSL direct to home call. In addition,
    stations E24OYI, E25KAE, E25OKO, E29TGW, HS2UPR, HS2QJJ, E20NKB and
    E21EIC will be QRV as E20AX/p from Chang Island, IOTA AS-125, from
    December 18 to 20. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters, and
    possibly 160 meters, using CW, SSB, and FT8, with two or three
    stations active. QSL via E21EIC.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Special call PG44FF is QRV until early 2022 as
    part of various Flora and Fauna park activations. QSL via
    operator's instructions.

    SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. Georg, NZ1C is QRV as PJ7/NZ1C from Upper
    Princes Quarters until December 20. Activity is on 40, 30, 20, 17
    and 15 meters using mostly FT4, but also with CW and some SSB. QSL
    via DJ6SI.

    TURKEY, TA. Simon is temporarily QRV as TA4/G6JFY from Fethieye
    while waiting for his regular Turkey call sign. QSL via operator's instructions.

    KAZAKHSTAN, UN. Special event stations UN30RK, UO30RK, UP30RK and
    UQ30RK are QRV until December 19 celebrating the 30th anniversary of
    the independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Activity is on the
    HF bands. QSL via LoTW.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Victor, WB0AA will be QRV as V4/WB0AA from
    St. Kitts, IOTA NA-104, from December 22 to 29. Activity will be on
    160 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    MEXICO, XE. Zalo, XE3N is QRV as 4C10M from Playa del Carmen,
    Quintana Roo until December 20. Activity is on 10 meters using SSB
    and various digital modes. QSL via LoTW.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special event stations 7B2C, 7B2E, 7B2T, 7B2H and
    7B2O are QRV until the end of October 2022 to celebrate the
    Javanese-Hindu Ceto Temple that was built in 1475. Activity is on
    80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via operators' instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL CW Rookie Roundup, ARRL EME
    Contest, Stew Perry Topband Challenge, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP
    80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, AGB-Party Contest, Russian
    160-Meter Contest, K1USN Slow Speed Test, Feld Hell Sprint, OK DX
    RTTY Contest, RAC Winter Contest, Padang DX Contest, Croatian CW
    Contest and the Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest are all on tap for
    this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial, Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, SKCC CW Sprint, NAQCC CW
    Sprint and the Phone Fray are all scheduled for December 20 to 23.

    Please see December QST, page 62, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Dec 23 17:34:54 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD051
    ARLD051 DX news

    ZCZC AE51
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 51 ARLD051
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 23, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD051
    ARLD051 DX news

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

    SENEGAL, 6W. Jacques, F6HMJ will be QRV as 6W7/F6HMJ from December
    29 to February 22, 2022. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using
    CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    LESOTHO, 7P. Chris, ZS1CDG is QRV as 7P8GOZ from Berea until
    December 26. Activity is holiday style on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters
    using FT8. QSL to home call.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Tom, OE1TRI will be QRV as 8Q7TR from South Ari
    Atoll, IOTA AS-013, from December 28 to January 3, 2022. Activity
    will be holiday style on 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB and
    FT8. QSL to home call.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Stations DL0DIX, DK0GER, and DM5G
    are QRV until the end of 2021 to commemorate the 130th birthday of
    the painter and printmaker Otto Dix. QSL via bureau.

    ENGLAND, G. Members of the Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society will be
    QRV with special calls GB0HNY, GB1HNY, GB2HNY, GB4HNY, GB5HNY,
    GB6HNY, GB8HNY, and GB9HNY from December 28 to January 24, 2022, to
    celebrate the New Year 2022. QSL via operators' instructions.

    JAPAN, JA. Take, JI3DST will be QRV as JI3DST/6, JJ5RBH/6 and
    JS6RRR/6 from Tanega Island, IOTA AS-032, from December 25 to
    January 10, 2022. Activity will be on 80 to 2 meters using CW, SSB,
    RTTY, FM, FT8 and FT4. QSL to home call.

    OGASAWARA ISLANDS, JD1. Harry, JG7PSJ is QRV as JD1BMH from
    Chichijima, IOTA AS-031, until January 1, 2022. Activity is on 80
    to 10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL to home call.

    BELGIUM, ON. Look for 64 special event stations to use the ON75
    prefix from January 1 to February 28, 2022, to celebrate the 75th
    anniversary of the establishment of Belgium's National IARU Society.
    QSL via operators' instructions.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Friso, PF1B is QRV with special event callsign
    PF33MAX until January 17, 2022, to celebrate Max Verstappen's World
    Champion title. Activity is on 160 meters to 70 centimeters using
    mostly FT8 and FT4. QSL via bureau,

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event stations R2022NY, R22HNY,
    RA22NY, RG22NY, RJ22NY, RK22NY, RL22NY, RM22NY, RO22NY, RQ22NY,
    RT22NY, RW22NY, RX22NY, and RY22NY will be QRV from December 25 to
    January 14, 2022, for the Russian New Year 2022 radio marathon. QSL
    via RQ7L.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Victor, WB0AA is QRV as V4/WB0AA from St.
    Kitts, IOTA NA-104, until December 29. Activity is on 160 to 10
    meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    INDONESIA, YB. Agus, YB1TDL is QRV as YB1TDL/8 from Karakelong
    Island, Talaud Islands, IOTA OC-209, until December 29. Activity is
    on various HF bands using SSB and FT8. QSL via HA3JB.

    MACEDONIA, Z3. Michael, DF8AN will be QRV as Z38/DF8AN from Skopje
    from December 29 to January 5, 2022. QSL via operator's
    instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Gedebage CW Contest, RAEM CW Contest and
    DARC Christmas Contest are all scheduled for his upcoming weekend.

    The QCX CW Challenge, OK1WC Memorial CW, Worldwide Sideband Activity
    Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Fray
    and CWops Mini-CWT Test are all on tap for December 27 to 29.

    Please see December QST, page 62, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Dec 30 17:53:22 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD052
    ARLD052 DX news

    ZCZC AE52
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 52 ARLD052
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 30, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD052
    ARLD052 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    HK4D, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    SENEGAL, 6W. Jacques, F6HMJ will be active as 6W7/F6HMJ until
    February 22. Activity will be mostly CW with some SSB on 40 to 10
    meters. QSL via home call.

    GREENLAND, OX. Nils, SM3UQK is QRV as OX/SE3A until January 4. QSL
    via SM3UQK, direct or via the Bureau.

    TANZANIA, 5H. Mike, 5H3EE is QRV from Dar es Salaam. His length of
    stay is unknown. He was recently heard on 12 meter FT8 at various
    times. QSL via ClubLog.

    COLOMBIA, HK. Special event call sign 5K6RM will be used by members
    of the HK6RM club from January 2 to 10. Activity will be on 80
    through 2 meters using SSB, CW, FT8, FT4 and Satellites.

    ANTARCTICA. Oleg, UA1PBA is QRV as RI60ANT, until December 31. He
    will continue after that but switch to the ZS7ANF call sign. QSL
    via RZ3EC for RI60ANT and via ZS1ANF or RK1PWA for ZS7ANF. Also,
    Karsten, DM2KX is scheduled to arrive at the Neumayer III base
    December 27. He will use the base club call sign DP0GVN. He plans
    to put up a satellite antenna to work QO-100.

    GEORGIA, 4L. Ilya, 4L9M plans an operation over the next two months
    including the CQWW 160 CW and the CQWW 160 SSB contests. QSL via
    R3XA.

    ALASKA, KL7. Fred, KB4DMQ is QRV from Shemya Island, signing KL7FBI
    until January 24. Look for him on 40 meter FT8. QSL via home call.

    ASIATIC RUSSIA, UA0. Eugene, RA0FF will use special call R075F from
    January 1 to February 28, in honor of the 75 years of the Sakhalin
    Region.

    SURINAME, PZ. Fox, PD0FPX is operating in his free time as PZ5JT
    mostly on 20 meters, but also on 17, 15 and 10 meters.

    ST. MARTIN, FS. David, F8AAN will be active as FS/F8AAN from
    January 1 to 20. Activity will be holiday style on 40 to 10 meters
    using CW only. QSL via his home call, direct, LoTW, ClubLog and
    eQSL.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD will be QRV for the ARRL DX CW Contest,
    February 19 and 20, 2022. He will be operating as P44W in the SOAB
    category. QSL direct to N2MM or via LoTW.

    DOMINICA, J7. Walter, J79WTA will be QRV for the next four to six
    months. He operates in his spare time, mostly evenings, using SSB,
    and digital modes. QSL via the bureau, direct or LoTW.

    BRAZIL, PY. Special event operation PX522BR marks 522 years since
    the discovery of Brazil by European explorers. Pedro Alvares Cabral
    arrived there on April 22, 1500. QSL via LoTW. Also, special call
    sign PX2022BR commemorates 200 years of Brazil's independence. QSL
    via LoTW.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Tom, OE1TRI will be QRV as 8Q7TR, operating holiday
    style from December 28 to January 3 on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters
    using SSB and FT8. QSL via OE1TRI, no Club Log, no LoTW.

    ST. VINCENT, J8. Brian, GW4DVB will be QRV from February 24 to
    March 8, as J88PI from Palm Island, IOTA NA-025. Activity will be
    holiday style on 40, 20, 17, 15, 10 and 6 meters using CW, SSB, SSTV
    and FT8. QSL via GW4DVB, direct only.

    ENGLAND, G. GB100BBC celebrates 100 years of the BBC. QSL via the
    bureau, LoTW or eQSL, no direct cards.

    SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. Tom, AA9A will be active February 26 to March
    26, signing PJ7AA. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW,
    SSB, FT8 F/H and FT4. QSL via AA9A.

    KENYA, 5Z. Ferdy, HB9DSP will be active as 5Z4/HB9DSP from January
    12 to 27, pending the current COVID situation. Activity will be on
    20, 15 and 10 meters using mainly SSB with some FT8. QSL via home
    call, direct, via the bureau or LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. Straight Key Night, a day dedicated to
    celebrating our CW heritage, is on January 1. Please see December
    QST, page 75, for details.

    The AGB New Year Snowball Contest, SARTG New Year RTTY Contest, QRP
    ARCI New Years Sprint, PODXS 070 Club PSKFest, WW PMC Contest,
    Original QRP Contest, ARRL Kids Day, ARRL RTTY Roundup, EUCW
    160-Meter Contest are on tap for this weekend. Please see January
    QST, page 76, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jan 13 17:45:22 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD002
    ARLD002 DX news

    ZCZC AE02
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 2 ARLD002
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 13, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD002
    ARLD002 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    LU5AG, VE7KW, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL,
    Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
    sites. Thanks to all.

    MAURITIUS, 3B8. Ray, F5UKV will be QRV as 3B8HH beginning around
    January 20. Activity will be on 80 to 2 meters, and possibly 160
    meters, using CW and some SSB. Once his station is completely
    installed, he will also use PSK and RTTY. QSL via bureau.

    KENYA, 5Z. Barring any COVID-19 restrictions, Ferdy, HB9DSP is QRV
    as 5Z4/HB9DSP from Malindi until January 27. Activity is on 20, 15,
    and 10 meters using SSB and some FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    CHINA, BY. Che, BG2CNO, Cheng, BD3QC and Ju, BI4MPY are QRV as
    B4/BG2CNO from Lingshan Island, IOTA AS-150, until January 15.
    Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via BI4MPY.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Operators Pascal, F1MNQ, Pierre, F1TCV, Michel,
    F5LRL, Didier, F6BCW and Keith, VE7KW will be QRV as TO6S from Les
    Saintes, IOTA NA-114, from January 20 to February 1. Activity will
    be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8 and FT4 with two
    stations active. QSL via F6KJS.

    SCOTLAND, GM. Special event station GB2KW is active near Inverness
    until January 28 using vintage equipment. QSL via LoTW.

    ALASKA, KL7. Fred, KB4DMQ is QRV as KL7FBI from Shemya Island, IOTA
    NA-037, until January 24. Activity is on 40 meters using FT8. QSL
    to home call.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Members of AMSAT Argentina will be QRV as LU7AA from
    January 15 to 23 to commemorate the launch of Satellite LUSAT,
    LO-19, 32 years ago. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW,
    SSB, and FT8. QSL direct.

    BRAZIL, PY. Special call sign ZY6A is QRV from Ilha dos Frades, IOTA
    SA-023, until January 16. Activity is on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters
    using CW and SSB. QSL direct to PY6TV.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Beverly, S79BMK is a new operator and QRV from Mahe
    Island, IOTA AF-024. She is active on the HF bands.

    SWEDEN, SM. Members of the Skoevde Amateur Radio Club are QRV with
    special call SK50EI during 2022 to celebrate the club's 50th
    anniversary. QSL via bureau.

    TURKEY, TA. Members of the Turkish Amateur Radio Association are
    QRV with special call sign TC60TRAC during all of 2022 to celebrate
    the club's 60th anniversary. QSL via the bureau.

    MEXICO, XE. Zalo, XE3N is QRV as 6F6F during all of 2022 to
    celebrate the 120th anniversary of Playa del Carmen City, Quintana
    Roo. QSL via EA5GL.

    VIET NAM, XV. Eddy, XV1X has been QRV on 40 meters using FT8
    beginning around 1100z. QSL via QRZ.com.

    INDONESIA, YB. Agus, YB1TDL/4 and Budi, YC1RQZ/4 will be QRV from
    Rakata Island, IOTA OC-262, from January 15 to 20. They will be
    active on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL direct
    to HA3JB.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL January VHF Contest, North
    American CW QSO Party, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt,
    NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed Test, Malaysia DX Contest,
    Hungarian DX Contest, PRO Digi Contest, UBA PSK63 Prefix Contest,
    WAB 1.8 MHz Phone, Feld Hell Sprint and the RSGB AFS Data Contest
    are all on tap for this weekend.

    The Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest, K1USN Slow Speed Test, OK1WC
    Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint,
    QRP 40 Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Fray, CWops Mini-CWT Test, VHF-UHF
    FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 CW, Mini-Test 80 CW and CWops
    Mini-CWT Test are all scheduled for January 17 to 19.

    Please see January QST, page 76, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jan 20 17:23:35 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD003
    ARLD003 DX news

    ZCZC AE03
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 3 ARLD003
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 20, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD003
    ARLD003 DX news

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

    MAURITIUS, 3B8. Ray, HB9DNG is QRV as 3B8HH. Activity is on 80 to
    2 meters, and possibly 160 meters, using CW and some SSB. He will
    soon be active using RTTY and PSK. QSL via bureau.

    KENYA, 5Z. Ferdy, HB9DSP is QRV as 5Z4/HB9DSP until January 31.
    Activity is on 20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB and some FT8. QSL
    via LoTW.

    JAMAICA, 6Y. Neville, G3RFS is QRV as 6Y5FS for two months.
    Activity is on the HF bands. QSL via G4BWP.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Members of the Radio Club de Montceau Les Mines are
    QRV as TO6S from Terre de Haut, IOTA NA-114, until February 1. QSL
    via EA5GL.

    ST. MARTIN, FS. Peter, G4HSO is QRV as FS/G4HSO until January 31.
    Activity is on various HF bands using mainly CW. QSL via LoTW.

    ENGLAND, G. Special event stations GB1900HA and GB1900HW will be
    QRV from January 24 to December 23 to commemorate the 1900th
    anniversary since the beginning of the construction of Hadrian's
    Wall. QSL via LoTW.

    ST. LUCIA, J6. Operators K9HZ and K8SD are QRV as J68HZ from
    Soufriere until February 8. This includes being an entry in the
    upcoming ARRL SSB DX contest. QSL via LoTW.

    JAPAN, JA. Take, JI3DST is QRV as JI3DST/5, JJ5RBH, and JS6RRR/5
    from Shodo Island, IOTA AS-200, until February 24. Activity is on
    160 meters to 70 centimeters using CW, SSB, RTTY, FM, and FT8. QSL
    to home call.

    FAROE ISLANDS, OY. Operators Cornel, YP5C and Mihai, YO6SM are QRV
    as OY/YP5C and OY/YO6SM, respectively. Activity has been mainly on
    20 meters using SSB. Their length of stay is unknown. QSL to home
    calls.

    ARUBA, P4. Mathias, DL4MM will be QRV as P4/DL4MM from January 23
    to February 1. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and
    FT8 with a focus on the low bands. This includes being active as
    P40AA in the upcoming CQ World Wide 160 Meter CW contest. QSL to
    home call.

    BRAZIL, PY. Special event station PR200IND is QRV to celebrate the
    200th anniversary of Brazil's independence. QSL via LoTW.

    ANTARCTICA. Alex, UG1A is QRV as RI1ANC from Vostok Station until
    early February. Activity is in his spare time using mainly CW. QSL
    via RN1ON.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event stations R900BL, R900DM, R900DV,
    and R900RO are QRV from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Oblast
    until January 31 to mark the annual commemoration of the end of the
    900-day siege of Leningrad in World War II. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    MONTSERRAT, VP2M. Thaire, W2APF is QRV as VP2MDX until February 18.
    He is active on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    VIET NAM, XV. Eddy, XV1X is QRV from Hanoi until January 23 and is
    active on 40 meters using CW. QSL to home call.

    INDONESIA, YB. Stations YB6ABO/p, YC1BIQ/6, YD0AVE/6, and YE1AR/6
    are QRV from Pulau Rondo, IOTA OC-245, until January 27. Activity
    is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via N2OO.

    ST. HELENA, ZD7. Station ZD7MY has been QRV on 10 meters using FT8
    around 1800z. QSL direct.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Jim, WB2REM is QRV as ZF2OO until January 2023.
    Activity is holiday style on 80 to 10 meters using mostly FT8 and
    FT4, as well as CW and SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The North American SSB QSO Party, North
    American Collegiate SSB Championship, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter
    CW Fox Hunt, NCCC Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Marconi Club ARI
    Loano CW QSO Party Day, BARTG RTTY Sprint, RSGB AFS SSB Contest,
    Classic Phone Exchange and OK1WC CW Memorial are all on tap for this
    upcoming weekend.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint,
    Australia Day Contest, SKCC CW Sprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt,
    Phone Weekly Test, CWops Test, Mini-Test CW 40, Mini-Test CW 80,
    UKEICC 80-Meter CW Contest and AWA Linc Cundall Memorial CW Contest
    are all scheduled for January 24 to 27.

    Please see January QST, page 76, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jan 27 17:10:30 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD004
    ARLD004 DX news

    ZCZC AE04
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 4 ARLD004
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 27, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD004
    ARLD004 DX news

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

    GEORGIA, 4L. Ilya, R3XA plans to be QRV as 4L9M in the CQ World
    Wide 160 Meter CW contest. QSL to home call. In addition, Mamuka,
    4L2M will also be active in the CQ World Wide 160 Meter CW contest.
    QSL via EA7FTR.

    CYPRUS, 5B. Philipp, DK6SP is QRV as 5B4AQC until July 27.
    Activity is in his spare time on the HF bands. QSL to home call.

    KUWAIT, 9K. Members of the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society will be QRV
    as special event station 9K9NLD from February 1 to 28 in celebration
    of Kuwait National Day. QSL via bureau.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Herve, F5HRY is QRV as FG/F5HRY from Marie Galante
    Island, IOTA NA-102. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW and
    some SSB, with a focus on 30 and 17 meters using CW. QSL to home
    call.

    WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS, FW. Jean, F4CIX is QRV as FW1JG from
    Wallis Island. Activity is mainly on 20, 15, and 10 meters using
    SSB and various digital modes. His length of stay is unknown. QSL
    direct to home call.

    GUERNSEY, GU. Bob, GU4YOX will be QRV as MU5E in the CQ World Wide
    160 Meter CW contest. QSL to home call.

    PANAMA, HP. Members of the Union Panamena de Radio Aficionados will
    be QRV as H94IE from Isla Escudo de Veraguas, IOTA NA-088, from
    February 4 to 6. Activity will be on various bands and modes. QSL
    via operators' instructions.

    ITALY, I. Special station II8CAP is QRV from the island of Procida,
    IOTA EU-031, until June 30, as Procida has been designated the
    Italian Capital of Culture for 2022. QSL via IC8ATA.

    ST. LUCIA, J6. William, K9HZ is QRV as J68HZ until February 8.
    Activity is on the HF bands. QSL direct to home call.

    SVALBARD, JW. Rag, LB3RE is QRV as JW/LB3RE from Spitsbergen, IOTA
    EU-026, until January 30. Activity is on the HF bands using CW.
    QSL to home call.

    ANTARCTICA. Station KC4USV is QRV from McMurdo Base and has been
    active using FT8 on 20 meters around 0600z. QSL via K7MT.

    ARUBA, P4. Mathias, DL4MM is QRV as P4/DL4MM until February 2.
    Activity is on HF bands using CW, SSB, and FT8. This includes being
    active as P40AA in the CQ World Wide 160 Meter CW contest as a
    Single Op/Assisted/High Power entry. QSL to home call.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Wino, PA0ABM will be QRV as PA75DXCC from February
    3 to August 2 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first post
    World War II list of DXCC members published in the July 1947 issue
    of QST. QSL via operator's instructions.

    FERNANDO DE NORONHA, PY0F. Everton, PU2MEA is QRV as PU2MEA/PY0F
    until November 26. Activity is on 10 meters using SSB and QRP power
    in his spare time. QSL via LoTW.

    SURINAME, PZ. Axel, DL6KVA will be QRV as PZ5KV from February 1 to
    10. Activity will be on the HF bands using only CW. This includes
    being active in the upcoming FOC Marathon. QSL to home call.

    NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. Nick, VK9DX has been QRV on 40 meters using
    CW around 1240z. QSL direct to home call.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Stan, K5GO will be QRV as ZF5T in the CQ World
    Wide 160 Meter CW contest as a Single Op entry. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ 160-Meter CW Contest, Winter
    Field Day, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC Sprint
    Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, REF CW Contest, UBA SSB DX
    Contest, QCX CW Challenge and OK1WC CW Memorial will certainly keep
    contesters busy this weekend.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, QRP
    40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Fray, Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops CW
    Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test CW 40, Mini-Test CW 80
    and the UKEICC 80-Meter SSB Contest are on tap for February 1 and 2.

    Please see January QST, page 76, February QST, page 75, and the ARRL
    and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Feb 3 17:23:25 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD005
    ARLD005 DX news

    ZCZC AE05
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 5 ARLD005
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 3, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD005
    ARLD005 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    F8DVD, LU4DXU, LU5BE, OK1HH, OZ2I, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin,
    425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest
    Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    CYPRUS, 5B. Philipp, DK6SP is QRV as 5B4AQC from Nicosia until July
    27. Activity is mostly holiday style on various HF bands using CW.
    QSL to home call.

    SENEGAL, 6W. Willy, ON4AVT plans to be QRV as 6W/ON4AVT from Warang
    from February 6 to April 2. Activity will be holiday style on 80 to
    10 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes, and on Satellite
    QO-100. QSL direct to home call.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Henry, LU4DXU will be QRV as 8Q7AH from Dharavandhoo
    Island, IOTA AS-013, from February 8 to 15. QSL to home call.

    KUWAIT, 9K. Members of the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society are QRV
    with special event call sign 9K9NLD until February 28 to celebrate
    both Kuwait National Day and Liberation Day. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    FRANCE, F. Francois, F8DVD will be QRV as TM19AAW from Macon from
    February 7 to 22 to celebrate the 19th Antarctic Activity Week.
    Activity is on 40 to 10 meters. QSL to home call.

    WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS, FW. Jean-Gabriel, F4CIX is QRV as FW1JG
    from Wallis Island, IOTA OC-054. Activity is mainly on 20, 15, and
    10 meters using SSB and various digital modes. He expects to be
    here for two or more years. QSL via LoTW.

    PANAMA, HP. Operators Julio, HP1EJC, Jose, HP1JGG, Roberto, HP1MRA,
    Pablo, HP1PAR and Anel, HP8FOX are QRV as H94IE from Isla Escudo,
    IOTA NA-088, until February 6. Activity is on various HF, and V/UHF
    bands using various modes. QSL via operators' instructions.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Horacio, LU5BE is QRV as LU5BE/r from San Jose Santa
    Maria in the Catamarca Province, Grid Square FG63xe, until February
    11. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8, and FM on
    various Satellites. QSL to home call.

    BULGARIA, LZ. Special event station LZ150GD is QRV until February
    28 to honor the birth of Gotse Delchev, a Bulgarian revolutionary
    leader. QSL via bureau.

    GREENLAND, OX. Special event station OX50HRH will be QRV on
    February 5 to celebrate the 50th birthday of H.R.H. the Crown
    Princess Mary of Denmark. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters
    using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via OZ1ACB.

    DENMARK, OZ. Special event station OZ50HRH will be QRV on February
    5 to celebrate the 50th birthday of H.R.H. the Crown Princess Mary
    of Denmark. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and
    various digital modes. QSL via OZ1ACB.

    ARUBA, P4. Lee, K3DMG is QRV as P4/K3DMG until the end of March.
    Activity is holiday style on various HF bands using mainly CW, RTTY
    and digital modes. QSL via LoTW.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Mike, W1USN is QRV as PJ2/W1USN until February 12.
    Activity is holiday style on 40 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL
    to home call.

    FERNANDO DE NORONHA, PY0F. Everton, PU2MEA is QRV as PU2MEA/PY0F
    until November 26. Activity is on 10 meters using SSB and QRP power
    in his spare time. QSL via LoTW.

    SURINAME, PZ. Axel, DL6KVA is QRV as PZ5KV until February 10.
    Activity is on the HF bands using only CW. QSL to home call.

    COTE D'IVOIRE, TU. Petr, OK1BOA, Petr, OK1FCJ and David, OK6D will
    be QRV as TU5PCT from February 5 to 12. Activity will be on 160 to
    6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL direct to OK6DJ.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Special event station VK90ABC is QRV during 2022 to
    celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Australian Broadcasting
    Corporation. QSL via LoTW.

    ZIMBABWE, Z2. Operators DJ7TF and DL7BO are QRV as Z21A and Z22O, respectively, from Harare until February 20. Activity is on 160 to
    10 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and FT4. QSL both via DJ6TF.
    Ukrainians QSL via UY5ZZ.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Mexico RTTY International Contest,
    QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed CW
    Test, Vermont QSO Party, 10-10 International Winter SSB Contest,
    EurAsia HF Championship, F9AA CW Cup, Minnesota QSO Party, FYBO
    Winter QRP Sprint, AGCW Straight Key 80-Meter CW Party, British
    Columbia QSO Party, FISTS Saturday CW Sprint, European Union DX
    Contest, North American CW Sprint, and the Classic CW Exchange will
    certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The OK1WC CW Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Club SSB Championship,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, ARS Spartan CW Sprint, RTTYOPS
    Weeksprint, NAQCC CW Sprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Fray,
    A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40
    CW, and Mini-Test 80 CW are all scheduled for February 7 to 9.

    Please see February QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Feb 10 18:07:16 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD006
    ARLD006 DX news

    ZCZC AE06
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 6 ARLD006
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 10, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD006
    ARLD006 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    AD8J, W2GD, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL,
    Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
    sites. Thanks to all.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Karel, OK2WM and Vlad, OK2WX will be QRV as 8Q7WM and
    8Q7WX, respectively, from February 13 to March 8. They will be QRV
    on 160, 80 and 40 meters using mainly CW. QSL to home calls.

    BAHRAIN, A9. Members of the Bahrain Amateur Radio Society are QRV
    as A91SD until February 12 to support Bahrain Sport Day. QSL via
    EC6DX.

    CHINA, BY. Members of Chinese Radio Amateurs Club station BY1CRA
    are QRV with special event station BY1CRA/WO22 during the 2022
    Winter Olympics and Paralympics. QSL via operators' instructions.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Rob, DM4AO will be QRV as D44AO from February 13 to
    25. Activity will be holiday style on 80 to 10 meters, and possibly
    160 meters, using mostly CW. This includes being an entry in the
    upcoming ARRL International DX CW contest. QSL to home call.

    ANTARCTICA. Sergiy, UT9UX is QRV as EM1U from Base Vernadsky on
    Galindez Island in the Biscoe Islands, IOTA AN-006, until mid April.
    Activity is on various HF bands. QSL via UT7UA.

    ECUADOR, HC. John, N9EAJ is QRV as HC1FIT from a mountaintop
    location near the city of Otavalo in the Imbabura Province of
    Ecuador until February 24. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB
    with some slow CW. QSL to home call.

    HONDURAS, HR. John, AD8J will be QRV as HR9/AD8J from Guanaja
    Island, IOTA NA-057, from February 12 to 26. Activity will be on 80
    to 10 meters, including the newer bands, using CW, some SSB, and
    FT8. This includes being an entry in the upcoming ARRL
    International DX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Members of the Saudi Amateur Radio Society are
    QRV as 7Z3FD, 8Z3FD, and HZ3FD to celebrate Saudi Founding Day. QSL
    via ClubLog.

    ITALY, I. Operators of the UN Global Service Center ARC are QRV
    with special call sign 4U13FEB until the end of February to support
    World Radio Day. QSL via 9A2AA.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. Sam, JE1XUZ will be QRV as JE1XUZ/JD1 from
    Chichijima, IOTA AS-031, from February 12 to 15. Activity will be
    in his spare time on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via
    LoTW.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD will be QRV as P44W from February 14 to 21.
    Activity will be as time permits on the HF bands, with an emphasis
    on the newer bands. This includes being a Single Op/All Band,
    possibly Low Power entry in the upcoming ARRL International DX CW
    contest. QSL direct to N2MM.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Amir, 4X6TT is QRV as S79/4X6TT from Mahe Island,
    IOTA AF-024. Activity is on the HF bands, with particular interest
    given to 30, 17, and 12 meters. His length of stay is unknown. QSL
    via N4GNR.

    COTE D'IVOIRE, TU. Petr, OK1BOA, Petr, OK1FCJ and David, OK6D are
    QRV as TU5PCT until February 12. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters
    using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL direct to OK6DJ.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Bill, W3UL is QRV as V47UM from Nevis,
    IOTA NA-014. Activity is on the HF bands. He will be active part
    time in the CQ World Wide RTTY WPX Contest. This also includes
    being active in the upcoming ARRL International DX CW contest. QSL
    to home call.

    MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7. JT, KD7ADI is QRV as V7/KD7ADI. Activity of
    late is in his spare time on 40 and 20 meters using FT8. QSL via
    LoTW.

    KOSOVO, Z6. Rene, DL2JRM is QRV as Z66BCC from Gjilan and will be
    active in the CQ World Wide WPX RTTY contest. QSL to home call.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Diya, YI1DZ is QRV as Z81D while on work
    assignment with the UN-WFP. Activity is in his spare time on 80 to
    10 meters, including 60 meters, using SSB and FT8. If time allows,
    he may try to be active on 160 meters. QSL via OM3JW.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Fred, OE8NDR is QRV as ZA/OE8NDR and has been active
    on 20 meters using SSB around 0930 to 1000z. His length of stay is
    unknown. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ World Wide RTTY WPX Contest, NCCC
    RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC Sprint CW Ladder, K1USN
    Slow Speed CW Test, Asia-Pacific Spring CW Sprint, SKCC Weekend
    Sprintathon, KCJ Topband Contest, Dutch PACC Contest, OMISS SSB QSO
    Party, RSGB 1.8 MHz CW Contest and Balkan HF Contest will certainly
    keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The YLRL YL-OM Contest, PODXS 070 Club Valentine Sprint, K1USN Slow
    Speed Test, CQC Winter CW QSO Party, 4 States QRP Group Second
    Sunday Sprint, OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity
    Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Fray,
    A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test
    80/40, AGCW Semi-Automatic Key Evening and RSGB 80-Meter Club Data
    Championship are all on tap from February 14 to 16.

    The ARRL School Club Roundup runs from February 14 to 18.

    Please see February QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Thu Feb 17 21:30:02 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD007
    ARLD007 DX news

    ZCZC AE07
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 7 ARLD007
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 17, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD007
    ARLD007 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    IK2DUW, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    TUNISIA, 3V. Ash, KF5EYY will be QRV in the ARRL International DX
    CW contest as 3V8SF as a Single Op entry on 80 meters. QSL via
    LX1NO.

    TANZANIA, 5H. Borut, S53BV is QRV as 5H3BV from Shamiani, IOTA
    AF-063, until February 24. Activity is on 40 to 15 meters using CW
    and SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Don, K6ZO is QRV as 7Q6M while working at the
    Embangweni Mission Hospital. Activity is in his spare time. This
    includes being an entry in the ARRL International DX CW contest, and
    the upcoming CQ World Wide 160 Meter SSB and ARRL International DX
    SSB contests. QSL direct to home call.

    ALGERIA, 7X. Kamel, 7X2GK will be QRV as 7T22ANT from February 21
    to 27 as part of the 19th Antarctic Activity Week. QSL via IK2DUW.

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, A6. Members of the Emirates Amateur Radio
    Society will be QRV as A60SFD/x from February 19 to 25 to celebrate
    Saudi Arabia's founding day. QSL via operators' instructions.

    CUBA. CO. A group of operators are QRV as T45FM until February 20
    from the lighthouse on Punta Maya, IOTA NA-015. Activity is on the
    HF bands using SSB and various digital modes. QSL direct to RW6HS.

    AZORES, CU. Henning, OZ2I will be QRV as CQ8EE from Sao Miguel
    Island, IOTA EU-003, in the ARRL International DX CW contest. QSL
    to home call.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Oliver, DJ5QW will be QRV as D44DX and D4CW from
    Sal Island, IOTA AF-086, from February 19 to March 2. Activity will
    be on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    ST. LUCIA, J6. A number of stations will use the special J643
    prefix from February 20 to 26 to celebrate the 43 years of full
    independence. QSL via operators' instructions.

    HAWAII, KH6. Fred, NA2U will be QRV as KH7M from the Pu'u O'o Radio
    Club station during the ARRL International DX CW contest as a Single
    Op entry. QSL via LoTW.

    US VIRGIN ISLANDS, KP2. Operators WP3A, AD4Z and NK4DX will be QRV
    as KP2B in the ARRL International DX CW contest. QSL via EB7DX.

    GREENLAND, OX. Alex, OZ7AM and Mikkel, OZ7AKT are QRV as OX7AM and
    OX7AKT, respectively, from Kangerlussuaq, IOTA NA-018, until
    February 22. This includes being entries in the ARRL International
    DX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Members of VERON's section of Mid and North
    Limburg are QRV with special call sign PI75LIM during all of 2022 to
    celebrate their 75th anniversary. QSL via bureau.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Andy, W9NJY is QRV as PJ2/W9NJY until February 21.
    Activity is mainly on 30, 17 and 12 meters using CW. This includes
    being QRV as PJ2T as a Multi/Multi entry in the ARRL International
    DX CW contest. QSL PJ2/W9NJY via LoTW and PJ2T via W3HNK.

    SURINAME, PZ. Markus, DJ4EL and Joerg, DJ1JB plan to be QRV as PZ5G
    from Papegaaien Island, IOTA SA-092, from February 23 to 26. Before
    and after this activity, they are QRV as PZ5GE and PZ5GL,
    respectively, from the mainland until March 1. QSL to home calls.

    TURKEY, TA. Rolf, DL6RO is QRV as TA4/DL6RO near Antalya until
    March 15. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL to home call.

    BELIZE, V3. A group of operators will be QRV as V3T in the ARRL
    International DX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Bill, W3UL is QRV as V47UM from Nevis,
    IOTA NA-014. Activity is on the HF bands. He will also be active
    in the ARRL International DX CW contest. QSL to home call.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Jim, K4QPL is QRV as VP5/K4QPL.
    Activity is holiday style on the HF bands using CW and SSB. He will
    be QRV as VP5M in the ARRL International DX CW contest as a Single
    Op/Low Power/Unassisted entry. QSL direct to home call.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special event call 8C9MGP is QRV from Lombok Island,
    IOTA OC-150, from February 19 to 21. QSL direct to HA3JB.

    REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO, Z6. Special event station Z60ID is QRV for 24
    hours to mark the Republic of Kosovo's 14th Independence Day and the
    formation of the IARU Society SHRAK. In addition, look for Driton,
    Z61DX to be QRV as Z60A in the ARRL International DX CW contest.
    QSL via OH2BH.

    NEW ZEALAND, ZL. Operators Mark, ZL3AB, Geoff, ZL3GA and Phil,
    ZL3PAH will be QRV as ZL3X in the ARRL International DX CW contest
    as a Multi 2 entry. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL International DX CW Contest,
    14th American Lighthouse Weekend, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW
    Fox Hunt, NCCC Sprint Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed Test, Russian PSK
    World Wide Contest and Feld Hell Sprint will certainly keep
    contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest, OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide
    Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, SKCC CW Sprint, QRP
    40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, 80-Meter/40-Meter CW Mini-Test and UKEICC 80-Meter CW Contest are
    all scheduled for February 21 to 23.

    Please see February QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Thu Feb 24 17:30:58 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD008
    ARLD008 DX news

    ZCZC AE08
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 8 ARLD008
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 24, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD008
    ARLD008 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    AA3B, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    SRI LANKA, 4S. Operators DK7DR and DC0KK will be QRV as 4S7DRG and
    4S7KKG, respectively, from the former Deutsche Welle shortwave
    broadcast relay station near Trincomalee from March 2 to 9.
    Activity will be on 40 to 15 meters with a focus on SSB and FT8.
    QSL to home calls.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Don, K6ZO is QRV as 7Q6M while working at the
    Embangweni Mission Hospital. Activity is in his spare time. This
    includes being an entry in the CQ World Wide 160 Meter SSB and
    upcoming ARRL International DX SSB contests. QSL direct to home
    call.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Operators Karel, OK2WM and Vlad, OK2WX are QRV as
    8Q7WM and 8Q7WX, respectively, from Innahura Island, IOTA AS-013,
    until March 8. Activity is on 160, 80, and 40 meters using CW and
    SSB. QSL to home calls.

    NEPAL, 9N. Robert, 9N7AA has been active using FT8 on 30 meters
    around 1230z and 17 meters around 1300z. QSL via LoTW.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Oliver, DJ5QS is QRV as D4CW and D44DX from Santa
    Maria village on Sal Island, IOTA AF-086, until March 2. Activity
    is on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Philippe, EA4NF will be QRV as EA8/EA4NF from
    Hierro Island, IOTA AF-004, from March 4 to 6. Activity will be on
    the FM and Linear LEO satellites from very rare Grid Squares IL07
    and IL17. QSL via LoTW.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Philippe, F1DUZ is QRV as FG4KH until March 15.
    Activity is on the HF bands. This includes being active in the REF
    SSB and upcoming ARRL International SSB DX contests. QSL to home
    call.

    ST. LUCIA, J6. A group of operators will be QRV as J68HZ from March
    1 to 7. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters. This includes being
    active in the upcoming ARRL International SSB DX contest. QSL
    direct to K9HZ.

    ST. VINCENT, J8. Brian, GW4DVB is QRV as J88PI from Bequia Island,
    IOTA NA-025, until March 8. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using
    SSB, SSTV, and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    BELGIUM, ON. Members of the Radio Club Belge de l'Est are QRV with
    special event call sign OR100RCBE during all of 2022 to celebrate
    the club's founding in 1922. QSL via ON4GDV.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Andreas, DK5ON will be QRV as PJ2/DK5ON from March 1
    to 17. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and
    FT4. This includes being active in the upcoming ARRL International
    SSB DX and Russian DX contests. QSL to home call.

    SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. Tom, AA9A will be QRV as PJ7AA from February 26
    to March 26. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB,
    FT8, and FT4. QSL direct to home call.

    BRAZIL, PY. Special event station ZZ165IBI is QRV during the month
    of March to commemorate the founding of the city of Ibiuna 165 years
    ago. QSL via PU2SWB.

    ANTIGUA, V2. Bud, AA3B will be QRV as V26K from March 3 to 10.
    Activity will be on the HF bands using CW. This includes being
    active as a Single Op/High Power/All Band/Unlimited entry in the
    upcoming ARRL International SSB DX contest. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ World Wide 160-Meter SSB Contest,
    North American RTTY QSO Party, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox
    Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint Ladder, REF SSB Contest, FTn DX Contest, UBA DX
    CW Contest, South Carolina QSO Party, NA Collegiate RTTY
    Championship, High Speed Club CW Contest and the North Carolina QSO
    Party will certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed Test, QCX CW Challenge, OK1WC CW Memorial, RSGB
    FT4 Contest, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS
    Weeksprint, AGCW 80-Meter YL-CW Party, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club
    AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test CW 40,
    Mini-Test CW 80, UKEICC 80-Meter SSB Contest and AWA John Rollins
    Memorial DX CW Contest are all on tap for February 28 to March 6.

    Please see February QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Thu Mar 3 17:43:08 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD009
    ARLD009 DX news

    ZCZC AE09
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 9 ARLD009
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 3, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD009
    ARLD009 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    EA4NF, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    TOGO, 5V. Andy, KB9IJI is QRV as 5V7JA and has been active using
    FT8 on 30 and 20 meters, typically around 2100z to 0230z. QSL to
    home call.

    UGANDA, 5X. Alan, G3XAQ will be QRV as 5X1XA from Kampala from
    March 7 to 14. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters with a focus on
    the RSGB Commonwealth Contest. QSL direct to home call.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Dan, K6ZO is QRV as 7Q6M until March 13. This includes
    being an entry in the ARRL International DX SSB contest. QSL to
    home call.

    BARBADOS, 8P. Charles, 8P6ET will be QRV as 8P1W in the ARRL
    International DX SSB contest as a Single Op/All Band/Low Power
    entry. He plans to also be active in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX
    SSB contest. QSL via KU9C.

    CHILE, CE. Luis, CE2ML plans to be in the ARRL International DX SSB
    contest as a Single Op/Single Band entry on 10 meters. QSL to home
    call.

    CUBA, CO. Members of the radio club of Sancti Spiritus and the
    radio club of Trinidad and Cabaiguan will be QRV as T46SB from March
    8 and 9 to activate a SOTA reference in the La Sabina-Banao Reserve.
    Their activity is to celebrate the first radio broadcast from
    Tuinicu 99 years ago and also International Women's Day. QSL via
    RW6HS.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Look for D4K to be QRV in the ARRL International DX
    SSB contest. There may be some 6 meter activity before and after
    the contest as well. QSL via IZ4DPV.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special event station DA22WARD is
    QRV until April 30 to celebrate World Amateur Radio Day, which is on
    April 18. QSL via bureau.

    CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Philippe, EA4NF is QRV as EA8/EA4NF from
    Hierro Island, IOTA AF 004, until March 6. Activity is on various
    FM and Linear LEO satellites from very rare Grid Squares IL07 and
    IL17. QSL via LoTW.

    ST. BARTHELEMY, FJ. Andreas, DK6AS is QRV as FJ/DK6AS and has been
    active on 40, 17, 15, 12, and 10 meters using CW generally from 1100
    to 2330z. QSL direct to home call.

    AUSTRAL ISLANDS, FO. Jacek, SP5EAQ is QRV as FO/SP5EAQ from
    Rimatara Island, IOTA OC-050, for four weeks. Activity is on 80 to
    10 meters using SSB. This includes being active as TX5AQ in the
    upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Andy, DK5ON is QRV as PJ2/DK5ON until March 17.
    Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital
    modes. He will also be active in the ARRL International DX SSB
    contest. QSL to home call.

    SABA, ST. EUSTATIUS, PJ5. Frank, K3TRM will be QRV as PJ5/K3TRM
    from Sint Eustatius, IOTA NA-145, from March 6 to 12. He will be
    active on 40 to 10 meters using SSB, RTTY, FT8, and on various
    satellites. QSL to home call.

    ANTIGUA, V2. Bud, AA3B is QRV as V26K until March 10. Activity is
    on the HF bands using CW. This includes being active as a Single
    Op/High Power/All Band/Unlimited entry in the ARRL International DX
    SSB contest. QSL via LoTW.

    BELIZE, V3. Bill, K4XS will be QRV as V3X in the ARRL International
    DX SSB contest. QSL direct to home call.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Dave, K0KQ will be QRV as VP5/K0KQ
    from Grand Turk Island, IOTA NA-003, from March 7 to 21. Activity
    will be on the HF bands. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL International DX SSB Contest,
    NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN
    Slow Speed CW Test, Novice Rig CW Roundup, Wake-Up. QRP CW Sprint,
    UBA Spring 80-Meter CW Contest, NSARA Contest, SARL Hamnet 40-Meter
    Simulated Emergency Contest and the WAB 3.5 MHz Phone will certainly
    keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The OK1WC Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Club Data Championship, Worldwide
    Sideband Activity Contest, ARS Spartan CW Sprint, RTTYOPS
    Weeksprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT,
    CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 CW and
    Mini-Test 80 CW are all on tap for March 7 to 9.

    Please see March QST, page 72, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Thu Mar 10 22:24:44 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD010
    ARLD010 DX news

    ZCZC AE10
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 10 ARLD010
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 10, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD010
    ARLD010 DX news

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

    NIGER, 5U. Giorgio, IU5HWS is QRV as 5UA99WS from Niamey until
    March 20. Activity of late has been on 20 meters using SSB around
    1100z. QSL via EA5GL.

    TOGO, 5V. Andy, KB9IJI is now QRV as 5V7JA from Mango. Activity is
    on the HF bands using mostly SSB with some CW and digital modes.
    QSL via LoTW.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Don, K6ZO is QRV as 7Q6M until March 13. He has been
    active on 80 meters using CW around 0300z. QSL direct to home call.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Laurent, F8CZI is QRV as 8Q7ZI until March 21.
    Activity is holiday style on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL to
    home call.

    MALTA, 9H. Mike, G3VYI will be QRV as 9H/G3VYI and 9H6YI from
    southwest Gozo from March 11 to 13. Activity will be on the HF
    bands. This includes being active in the RSGB Commonwealth contest.
    QSL to home call.

    THE GAMBIA, C5. Don, G3XTT is QRV as C56DF until March 18.
    Activity is using mostly CW on 30, 17, and 12 meters. This includes
    being active in the RSGB Commonwealth contest. QSL to home call.

    COMOROS, D6. Don, K6ZO will be QRV as D60AB from March 16 to 18.
    QSL direct to home call.

    NORTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Warwick, E51WL has been active using FT8 on
    12 meters just before 2200z. QSL to home call.

    KYRGYZSTAN, EX. Pavel, R2DX and other operators are QRV as EX0QR
    from the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul/Kyrgyzstan until March 16.
    Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital
    modes. QSL via R2DX.

    AUSTRAL ISLANDS, FO. Jacek, SP5EAQ is QRV as FO/SP5EAQ and TX5AQ
    from Rimatara Island, IOTA OC-050, until March 30. Activity is on
    80 to 10 meters using SSB. This includes being active as TX5AQ as a
    Single Op/High Power entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB
    contest. QSL via SP7DQR.

    FRENCH GUIANA, FY. Pete, F4GPK is QRV as FY/F4GPK from Kourou until
    March 17. Activity is holiday style on the HF bands. QSL to home
    call.

    WALES, GW. Special event station GB20SOTA is QRV until March 26
    from the Welsh SOTA summit of Mynydd y Cwm to celebrate 20 years of
    the Summits On The Air program. Activity is on the HF and V/UHF
    bands. QSL via M1EYP.

    MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1. Take, JG8NQJ is QRV as JG8NQJ/JD1 from
    Marcus Island, IOTA OC-073, until mid-June. Activity is on the HF
    bands using mostly CW. QSL via JA8CJY.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Ravi, S79VU has been active on 20 meters using SSB
    beginning around 1600z. QSL via N4GNR.

    BELIZE, V3. Iain, G4SGX is QRV as V31GX from Ambergris Cay, IOTA
    NA-073, until March 18. Activity is holiday style on 160 to 6
    meters using CW and possibly FT8. This includes being active in the
    RSGB Commonwealth contest. QSL via LoTW.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special event station 8C9MGP will be QRV from Lombok
    Island, IOTA OC-150, from March 11 to 13 to support the Mandalika
    Grand Prix. QSL via HA3JB.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Diya, YI1DZ, will be QRV as Z81D from Juba
    beginning March 11 and will be here until September 11. Activity
    will be holiday style. QSL via OM3JW.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Colin, G4CWH is QRV as ZF2CA from Grand Cayman,
    IOTA NA-016. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. His
    length of stay is unknown. This includes being active in the RSGB
    Commonwealth contest. QSL direct to home call.

    NEW ZEALAND, ZL. Jacky, ZL3CW will be QRV in the RSGB Commonwealth
    contest. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The RSGB Commonwealth Contest, Stew Perry
    Topband CW Challenge, North American RTTY Sprint, Novice Rig
    Roundup, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, YB DX RTTY Contest, SARL Field Day
    Contest, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, EA PSK63 Contest, South
    America 10 Meter Contest, DIG SSB QSO Party, AGCW QRP CW Contest,
    Oklahoma QSO Party, TESLA Memorial HF CW Contest, Idaho QSO Party,
    UBA 2-Meter Spring Contest, FIRAC HF Contest and Wisconsin QSO Party
    are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint, The OK1WC Memorial,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, CLARA
    Chatter Party, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club
    AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test CW 40,
    Mini-Test CW 80 and the RSGB 80-Meter Club CW Championship run from
    March 14 to 20.

    Please see March QST, page 72, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Fri Mar 18 10:57:02 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD011
    ARLD011 DX news

    ZCZC AE11
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 11 ARLD011
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 17, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD011
    ARLD011 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    KK9A, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    KENYA, 5Z. Andy, 5Z4VJ has been active using FT8 on 10 meters
    around 2030z. QSL to home call.

    BAHAMAS, C6. Chris, VA7XZZ is QRV as C6ACL until March 20.
    Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using SSB and various digital modes,
    and low power. QSL to home call.

    COMOROS, D6. Don, K6ZO will be QRV as D60AB from March 22 to 29.
    This includes being an entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB
    contest. QSL to home call.

    SPAIN, EA. Members of URE San Fernando will be QRV with special
    call sign AM500TOR from March 19 to 27. This activity is to
    celebrate the 500th anniversary of the first voyage around the Earth
    by the Magellan-Elcano Expedition. Activity will be on the HF,
    V/UHF bands using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. They expect
    to be active on Satellite QO-100 and other LEO satellites. QSL via
    EA7URF.

    IRAN, EP. Zahra, EP5CZD has been active on 15 meters using SSB.
    QSL via RW6HS.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Jean-Luc, F1ULQ will be QRV as TO1Q from March 24
    to April 6. Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands using
    SSB and FT8, possibly EME, and on satellite. QSL to home call.

    MAYOTTE, FH. Don, K6ZO is QRV as FH/K6ZO until March 22. QSL
    direct to home call.

    NEW CALEDONIA, FK. Erwann, LB1QI is QRV as FK/LB1QI from Noumea.
    Activity is in his spare time on the HF bands. QSL to home call.

    WALES, GW. Special event station GB2OTA is QRV until March 29 to
    celebrate twenty years of the Summits On The Air program. QSL via
    M1EYP.

    HUNGARY, HA. Special event stations HG200AN, HG200DO, HG200EF,
    HG200IR, HG200OT and HG200PS are QRV until March 15, 2023, to
    commemorate the 200th birthday of the Hungarian poet Sandor Petofi.
    Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    BONAIRE, PJ4. John, KK9A will be QRV as PJ4/KK9A from March 23 to
    30. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. He
    plans to be QRV as PJ4R in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB
    contest as a Single Op/All Band entry. QSL via WD9DZV.

    POLAND, SP. Dariusz, SP3POP and Jacek, SP9CJM will be QRV as
    SP21DKS and HF21DKS, respectively, from March 19 to 27 to mark World
    Down Syndrome Day. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and
    SSB. QSL via bureau.

    TURKEY, TA. Special event station TC18MART is QRV from Istanbul
    until March 20 to commemorate the anniversary of Gallipoli Naval
    Victory. Activity is on the HF bands using SSB and various digital
    modes. QSL via TA1BX.

    CHAD, TT. Nicolas, TT8SN is QRV from time to time on 10 and 6
    meters using CW and SSB. This includes being active on Satellite
    QO-100. QSL via DL9USA.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Dave, K0KQ is QRV as VP5/K0KQ from
    Grand Turk Island, IOTA NA-003, until March 21. Activity is on
    various HF bands using FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Diya, YI1DZ is QRV as Z81D from Juba until
    September 11. Activity is holiday style on the HF bands. QSL via
    OM3JW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The BARTG HF RTTY Contest, NCCC RTTY
    Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, SARL VHF/UHF
    Analogue Contest, Russian DX Contest, F9AA SSB Cup, AGCW VHF/UHF CW
    Contest, Virginia QSO Party, Feld Hell Sprint, UBA Spring SSB
    Contest and the Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest are all on tap for
    this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial, Bucharest Digital
    Contest, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint,
    SKCC CW Sprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club
    AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test 40 CW and Mini-Test 80 CW are scheduled
    for March 21 to 23.

    Please see March QST, page 72, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Fri Mar 25 08:49:09 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD012
    ARLD012 DX news

    ZCZC AE12
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 12 ARLD012
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 24, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD012
    ARLD012 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    IK1TTD, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    MONACO, 3A. Gianpi, IK1TTD is QRV as 3A/IK1TTD until March 27.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters. This includes being active in the
    CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2. Alex, SQ9UM is QRV as 9M2/SQ9UM from Kuala
    Lumpur until March 31. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters, using CW,
    SSB, FT8 and FT4. This includes a possible entry in the CQ World
    Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    NEPAL, 9N. Robert, S53R is QRV as 9N7AA and has been active using
    FT8 in DXpedition mode on 12 meters between 1400 and 1500z. QSL via
    S57DX.

    COMOROS, D6. Don, K6ZO is QRV as D60AB until March 29. QSL to home
    call.

    CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Miguel, EA1BP will be QRV as ED8W in the CQ
    World Wide WPX SSB contest as a Single Op/All Band entry. QSL via
    LoTW.

    TAJIKISTAN, EY. Nodir, EY8MM has been QRV on 15 meters using FT8
    most days around 1100 to 1500z. QSL via W0VTT.

    ISLE OF MAN, GD. A group of operators will be QRV as GT0SP from
    Scarlett Point Tower in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. They
    will be active outside the contest as well. Activity will be on 80
    to 10 meters, and possibly 160 meters. QSL via LoTW.

    ECUADOR, HC. Members of the Quito Radio Club will be QRV as HD1A
    from Quito in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest as a Multi/Multi
    entry. QSL via HD1A.

    DJIBOUTI, J2. Matthew, J20MR has been QRV on 10 meters using FT8
    around 1000, 1400, and 1600z. QSL via EA5GL.

    PERU, OA. Alex, DD5ZZ is QRV as OA7/DD5ZZ from Cusco. Activity is
    on 40 to 10 meters. He plans to be active in the CQ World Wide WPX
    SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    AUSTRIA, OE. Members of the VIC Amateur Radio Contest DX Club are
    QRV as C7A until March 31 to celebrate World Meteorological Day.
    QSL via UA3DX.

    SABA, ST. EUSTATIUS, PJ5. Operators Janusz, SP9FIH, Roman, SP9FOW
    and Dariusz, SP9MQA are QRV as PJ5/home calls from Sint Eustatius,
    IOTA NA-145, until April 7. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using
    CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL via Club Log.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Andy, N2NT, Randy, K5ZD and Joe, K3NM will
    be QRV as V47T from St. Kitts, IOTA NA-104, in the CQ World Wide WPX
    SSB contest as a Multi/Single entry. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    TURKS AND CAICOS, VP5. Operators John, AF3K and Ross, W2TT are QRV
    as VP5/AF3K and VP5/W2TT, respectively, from Providenciales Island,
    IOTA NA-002, until March 29. Activity is on the HF bands. This
    includes being active as VP5P in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest.
    QSL via LoTW.

    MEXICO, XE. Special call signs 6D1A, 6D2A and 6D3A are QRV until
    April 15 to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the Asociacion de
    Radio Aficionados de la Republica Mexicana. QSL via LoTW.

    VIET NAM, XV. Thomas, DL7BO is now QRV as XV9K. Activity is mainly
    on 20 and 10 meters using FT8 and FT4 at various times. His length
    of stay is unknown. QSL via DJ6TF.

    INDONESIA, YB. Hans, YB2DX will be QRV as a Single Op/All Band
    entry in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via LoTW.

    GIBRALTAR, ZB. Members of the Gibraltar Amateur Radio Society will
    be QRV as ZB2BU as a Multi Single/Low Power entry in the CQ World
    Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via ZB2BU.

    SOUTH AFRICA, ZS. A group of operators will be QRV as ZS2PE during
    the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest as a Multi Op/Multi Distributed
    entry. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ World Wide WPX SSB Contest, QRP
    80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow
    Speed CW Test, FOC CW QSO Party and UBA Spring 6-Meter Contest will
    certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The QCX CW Challenge, OK1WC CW Memorial, RSGB FT4 Contest, Worldwide
    Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox
    Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club CW AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test CW 40,
    Mini-Test CW 80, and the UKEICC 80-Meter CW Contest are on tap for
    March 28 to 30.

    Please see March QST, page 72, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Fri Apr 1 17:34:05 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD013
    ARLD013 DX news

    ZCZC AE13
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 13 ARLD013
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 31, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD013
    ARLD013 DX news

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

    MONACO, 3A. Members of the Monaco Radio Club are QRV as 3A5M until
    May 31 to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Prince Albert
    I. Activity is on all HF bands using CW, SSB, and various digital
    modes. QSL via bureau.

    MALTA, 9H. John, 9H1CJ is a Franciscan friar operating from the
    Capuchin friary in Floriana. He is active with special call 9H6CAP
    until June 30 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the destruction
    of the historic friary and adjacent church during World War II. QSL
    direct to home call.

    NEPAL, 9N. Matjaz, S57MK will be QRV as 9N7MK from April 2 to 23
    during his trekking tour to Mount Everest. Activity will be in his
    spare time on 40, 20, 17, and 15 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL
    to home call.

    BOLIVIA, CP. Toni, EA5RM is QRV as CP1XRM until April 22 while
    working as a volunteer in the rain forest. Activity is in his spare
    time on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL to home call.

    FRANCE, F. Special event call sign TM40AMRA will be QRV from Metz
    from April 2 to 16 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the
    Association Mosellane des Radio Amateurs. QSL via F8EFU.

    NEW CALEDONIA, FK. Jean-Louis, F5NHJ will be QRV as FK/F5NHJ from
    April 5 to June 7. Activity will be holiday style on 160 to 6
    meters with a focus on RTTY, FT8 and FT4. QSL via LoTW.

    GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, HC8. Maria, HC1MM and Rick, NE8Z will be QRV as
    HD8MM and HD8MD, respectively, from Santa Cruz Island from April 7
    to 14. Activity will be in their spare time on 40 to 6 meters using
    CW, SSB, FT8, and FT4 in DXpedition mode. QSL via K8LJG.

    ITALY, I. Members of the ARI Vigenano club are QRV with special
    call IR2SM until April 10 to mark the 150th anniversary of the death
    of Samuel F. B. Morse. QSL via I2MYF.

    MONGOLIA, JT. Chak, JT1CO, has been active on 15 meters using CW
    around 1300z. QSL to home call.

    JAN MAYEN, JX. Rune, LA7QY and Helge, LB4MI are QRV as JX7QY and
    JX/LB4MI, respectively, until early October while stationed on Jan
    Mayen. Activity is in their spare time. QSL to home calls.

    ALAND ISLANDS, OH0. Wies, SP1EG, Hans, DK8RE, Frank, DM5WF and
    Hans, DL8UUF, are QRV as OH0EG until April 9. Activity is on 160 to
    10 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via SP1EG.

    MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7. Jeff, KD7ADI is QRV as V7/KD7ADI from
    Kwajalein, IOTA OC-028, until April 23 while stationed here.
    Activity is in his spare time. QSL via LoTW.

    BURKINA FASO, XT. Max, DK1MAX will be QRV as XT2MAX from
    Ouagadougou from April 7 to 20. Activity will be on the HF bands
    using CW, some SSB, FT8, and FT4 in DXpedition mode. QSL via EA5GL.

    REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO, Z6. Ben, DL7UCX is QRV as Z6/DL7UCX near Gjilan
    until May 28. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters, with an emphasis on
    12 and 10 meters, using CW. QSL to home call.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Diya, YI1DZ is QRV as Z81D from Juba for the next
    six months. QSL via OM3JW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY
    Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, RSGB FT4
    International Activity Day, PODXS 070 Club PSK 31 Flavors Contest,
    EA RTTY Contest, Louisiana QSO Party, Mississippi QSO Party,
    Missouri QSO Party and Florida State Parks on the Air are all on tap
    for this upcoming weekend.

    The OK1WC CW Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Club CW Championship, ARS
    Spartan CW Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS
    Weeksprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8
    Activity Contest, Mini-Test CW 40, Mini-Test CW 80 and UKEICC
    80-Meter CW Contest are scheduled for April 4 to 6.

    Please see April QST, page 74, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Apr 7 18:24:40 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD014
    ARLD014 DX news

    ZCZC AE14
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 14 ARLD014
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT April 7, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD014
    ARLD014 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    EA4NF, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    GUYANA, 8R. Esmond, 8R1AK has been active on 10 meters using FT8.
    QSL to home call.

    PORTUGAL, CT. Philippe, EA4NF will be QRV as CT7/EA4NF from April
    13 to 16. Activity will be on various linear and FM Satellites.
    QSL to home call.

    SOUTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Bob, E51BQ is QRV from Rarotonga, IOTA
    OC-013, and is normally active using FT8 on 30 and 20 meters from
    0500 to 0600z daily. QSL to home call.

    NEW CALEDONIA, FK. Jean-Louis, F5NHJ is QRV as FK/F5NHJ from Noumea
    until June 11. Activity is holiday style on the HF bands using CW,
    SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via LoTW.

    HUNGARY, HA. Members of the Szollosi Jozsef Radio Club are QRV as
    HG1222BA to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the first
    constitutional document in continental Europe called the Aranybulla.
    QSL via HA4KYB.

    GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, HC8. Rick, NE8Z and Maria, HC1MM are QRV as
    HD8MD and HD8MM, respectively, from Santa Cruz, IOTA SA-004, until
    April 14. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and
    FT4. QSL via LoTW.

    SARDINIA, IS0. Bodo, DF8DX will be QRV as IS0/DF8DX from April 9 to
    16. QSL to home call.

    JAN MAYEN, JX. Rune, LA7QY and Helge, LB4MI are QRV as JX7QY and
    JX/LB4MI, respectively, until October while on work assignment.
    Activity is in their spare time on the HF bands using CW and SSB.
    QSL via LoTW.

    AUSTRIA, OE. Jo, OE6VIE is QRV as OE0MORSE during April to
    commemorate the death of Samuel F. B. Morse. QSL via LoTW.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Members of VERON District A17 are QRV as special
    event station PI750GAZ until September 30 to celebrate the 750th
    anniversary since Gouda was granted city rights in the year 1272.
    QSL via bureau.

    BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, VP2V. Operators N2IEN, WW2DX, W2RE, WW1X
    and KB2HZI will be QRV as VP2V/N2IEN from Tortola, Grid Square FK78,
    from April 10 to 16. Activity will be holiday style on 160 to 6
    meters, and possibly Satellite, using CW, SSB, and FT8, with 2 to 3
    stations active. QSL via EB7DX.

    FALKLAND ISLANDS, VP8. Amateur radio operators in the Falklands can
    affix the suffix /40 to their call signs until June 14 to mark the
    74 days of the Falklands war that took place 40 years ago.

    MEXICO, XE. Ramon, XE1KK is QRV as XI0X during all of 2022.
    Activity is on the HF bands using mostly digital modes. QSL via
    LoTW.

    BURKINA FASO, XT. Max, DK1MAX is QRV as XT2MAX from Ouagadougou
    until April 20. Activity is on the HF bands using CW, some SSB, and
    various digital modes. QSL via EA5GL.

    ST. HELENA ISLAND, ZD7. Barrie, ZD7MY has been QRV using FT8 on 6
    meters around 0400 to 0800z. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL SSB Rookie Roundup, Japan
    International CW Contest, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC Sprint, K1USN Slow
    Speed Test, QRP ARCI Spring QSO CW Party, SKCC Weekend CW
    Sprintathon, OK/OM DX SSB Contest, FTn DX Contest, IG-RY World Wide
    RTTY Contest, DIG QSO CW Party, Nebraska QSO Party, New Mexico QSO
    Party, Texas State Parks on the Air, Georgia QSO Party and North
    Dakota QSO Party, Yuri Gagarin International DX CW Contest,
    International Vintage HF Contest, WAB 3.5/7/14 MHz Data Modes,
    Hungarian Straight Key 80-Meter CW Contest and the RSGB SSB RoLo SSB
    will certainly keep operators busy this upcoming weekend.

    The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint, OK1WC Memorial, 144 MHz
    Spring Sprint, RSGB FT4 Contest, Worldwide Sideband Activity
    Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, NAQCC CW Sprint, Phone Weekly Test,
    A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40
    CW and Mini-Test 80 CW are scheduled for April 11 to 13.

    Please see April QST, page 74, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Apr 14 20:12:08 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD015
    ARLD015 DX news

    ZCZC AE15
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 15 ARLD015
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT April 14, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD015
    ARLD015 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    IK2DUW, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    GEORGIA, 4L. Dariusz, SP9DLM is QRV as 4L/SP9DLM until April 19
    while on work assignment from Telavi, and possibly Tbilisi and
    Kobuleti. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using SSB. QSL to home
    call.

    KENYA, 5Z. Martin, 5Z4PA will be QRV from Mombasa on April 16 and
    17 and will be active in the CQMM DX CW contest. QSL via M0URX

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Braco, E77DX is QRV as 8Q7DX from Baa Atoll, IOTA
    AS-013, until April 27. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters, and
    possibly 160 meters. QSL via OE1EMS.

    CUBA, CO. Look for Team T47C to be QRV from April 17 to 19.
    Activity will be on the HF bands. QSL via IK2DUW.

    AZORES, CU. Tony, CU8AS is QRV with special call CQ84AS from Flores
    Island, IOTA EU-089, until April 19. Activity is on 30, 17, and 12
    meters using mainly CW. QSL via HB9CRV

    CEUTA AND MELILLA, EA9. Miguel, EA9ACE will be QRV from Ceuta in
    the CQMM DX CW contest. QSL to home call.

    AUSTRAL ISLANDS, FO. Rob, N7QT, Walt, N6XG, Heye, DJ9RR, Gene,
    K5GS, Steve, W1SRD, Melanie, N7BX and Doris, K0BEE plan to be QRV as
    TX5N from Raivavae Island, IOTA OC-144, from April 16 to 28.
    Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and various
    digital modes. QSL via M0URX.

    DJIBOUTI, J2. Matt, KN9U and Paul, N7JDI are QRV as J20MR and
    J28JD, respectively, from the US Navy Base in Lemonnier. Activity
    is in their spare time on 40 to 10 meters using SSB, various digital
    modes, and possibly CW. QSL via operators' instructions.

    DOMINICA, J7. Michael, DF8AN will be QRV as J79MN from April 19 to
    24. Activity will be on the HF bands. QSL to home call.

    SVALBARD, JW. A large group of operators will be QRV as JW0X and
    JW100QO from Spitsbergen Island, IOTA EU-026, from April 19 to 26.
    Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8
    with five stations active from three locations. QSL via M0URX.

    JAN MAYEN, JX. Helge, LB4MI is QRV as JX/LB4MI until early October.
    Activity is in his spare time on 20 and 17 meters using SSB. QSL to
    home call.

    LITHUANIA, LY. Special call sign LY100BBALL is QRV until the end of
    April to commemorate 100 years of basketball here. QSL via LY2QT.

    BONAIRE, PJ4. Robert, PD2V is QRV as PJ4/PD2V from Kralendijk until
    April 16. Activity is on 40, 20, and 10 meters using FT8 and FT4.
    QSL via LoTW.

    SURINAME, PZ. Rico, PZ5JW will be QRV in the CQMM DX CW contest.
    He plans to be active on 40 to 10 meters, and possibly 80 meters.
    QSL via EA5GL.

    POLAND, SP. Special call sign 3Z80AK is QRV until May 31 to
    commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Armia
    Krajowa, the dominant underground resistance movement in Poland
    during World War II. QSL via SP1PBW.

    NAMIBIA, V5. Mike, V51MA is QRV from Windhoek and plans to be
    active in the CQMM DX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

    MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7. Stewie, WV7MS is QRV as V7/WV7MS from
    Kwajalein Atoll, IOTA OC-028, while working as a firefighter.
    Activity is in his spare time. QSL via LoTW.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special event station 8D97WARD will be QRV from
    April 16 to 18 to commemorate World Amateur Radio Day on April 18.
    Activity will be on 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters using CW, SSB,
    RTTY, and FT8, and possibly on Satellite IO-86. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW
    Test, Holyland DX Contest, Worked All Provinces of China DX SSB
    Contest, YU DX Contest, CQMM DX CW Contest, Michigan QSO Party,
    EA-QRP CW Contest, Feld Hell Sprint, Ontario QSO Party, Dutch
    PACCdigi Contest and the Quebec QSO Party are all scheduled for this
    upcoming weekend.

    The Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest, K1USN Slow Speed Test, DARC
    Easter Contest, OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity
    Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, 222 MHz Spring Sprint, Phone Weekly
    Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest,
    Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80, and the RSGB 80-Meter Club SSB
    Championship are on tap for April 18 to 20.

    Please see April QST, page 74, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Apr 21 18:28:35 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD016
    ARLD016 DX news

    ZCZC AE16
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 16 ARLD016
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT April 21, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD016
    ARLD016 DX news

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

    CYPRUS, 5B. Philipp, DK6SP is QRV as 5B4AQC until May 2. He is
    emphasizing operations on the 30, 17, and 12 meter bands, as well as
    6 meters, and Satellite QO-100, using CW and various digital modes.
    QSL via LoTW.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Braco, OE1EMS is QRV as 8Q7DX from Baa Atoll, IOTA
    AS-013, until April 27. Activity is holiday style on 80 to 6 meters
    using CW and SSB. QSL direct to E73Y.

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, A6. In honor of Zayed Humanitarian Day,
    special event stations A60ZHD, and A60ZHD/0 to A60ZHD/15, are QRV
    until April 24. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Pedro, CT7AHV is QRV as C91AHV from Chinonanquila,
    Matola Rio until May 4, and only during weekdays. Activity is on 40
    to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL to home call.

    FRANCE, F. Special event station TM15SOTA will be QRV on April 23
    and 24 to celebrate the 15 years of the Summits On The Air event.
    QSL via operator's instructions.

    AUSTRAL ISLANDS, FO. Rob, N7QT, Walt, N6XG, Heye, DJ9RR, Gene,
    K5GS, Steve, W1SRD, Melanie, N7BX and Doris, K0BEE are QRV as TX5N
    from Raivavae Island, IOTA OC 144, until April 28. Activity is on
    160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via
    M0URX.

    SAINT MARTIN, FS. Marco, KC9FFV is QRV as FS/KC9FFV until the end
    of 2022. Activity is in his spare time on 40 to 6 meters. QSL via
    IZ1MHY.

    VATICAN, HV. Stations HV0A and HV1CN will be QRV on April 23 from
    0500 to 1100z to mark International Marconi Day. QSL direct to
    IK0FVC.

    MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1. Take, JG8NQJ/JD1 has been QRV using CW on 15
    meters between 0800 and 1100z. QSL via JA8CJY.

    SVALBARD, JW. A large group of operators are QRV as JW0X and
    JW100QO from Longyearbyen until April 26. Activity is on 160 to 6
    meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8 and FT8 in DXpedition mode, with
    five stations active. This includes being active on Satellite
    QO-100. QSL via M0URX.

    ALAND ISLANDS, OH0. Operators SP1EG, SP1QY and SQ3PMX are QRV as
    OH0EG until April 29. Activity is on 30 to 12 meters using CW, SSB,
    and various digital modes. QSL via LoTW.

    DENMARK, OZ. A group of operators are QRV as 5P5BI/p from Bornholm
    Island, IOTA EU-030, until May 1. Activity is on the HF bands with
    three stations. QSL via ON6EF.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. Alberto, EA4PL is QRV as P29LL from Port
    Moresby. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL via EA7FTR.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. John, W5JON is QRV as V47JA from Calypso
    Bay, IOTA NA-104, until April 28. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters
    using SSB and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. A group of operators are QRV as VK9NT until
    April 25. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8 in
    DXpedition mode. QSL via M0OXO.

    ROMANIA, YO. Special event station YO22WARD is QRV until April 25
    as part of World Amateur Radio Day activity. QSL via LoTW.

    SERBIA, YU. Special event station YU75ACR is QRV from the city of
    Zajecar until December 31 to mark the jubilee of the foundation of
    the Amateur Radio Union. QSL via operators' instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC Sprint, K1USN
    Slow Speed CW Test, 10-10 International Spring Digital Contest, QRP
    to the Field, SP DX RTTY Contest, Helvetia Contest, North American
    SSB Sprint Contest, ANZAC Day Contest, UA1DZ Memorial Cup and BARTG
    Sprint 75 are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, QCX CW Challenge, OK1WC Memorial,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, SKCC CW
    Sprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test 40,
    Mini-Test 80, 432 MHz Spring Sprint, CWops Test and UKEICC 80-Meter
    contest are scheduled from April 25 to 27.

    Please see April QST, page 74, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Apr 28 22:36:38 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD017
    ARLD017 DX news

    ZCZC AE17
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 17 ARLD017
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT April 28, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD017
    ARLD017 DX news

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

    MAURITIUS, 3B8. Lubo, OM5ZW is QRV as 3B8/OM5ZW until May 6.
    Activity is holiday style on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY,
    and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    MONTENEGRO, 4O. Alex, YU0W is QRV as 4O/YU0W/p until May 1 during
    various SOTA activations. Activity is on 40, 30, and 20 meters
    using mostly CW with some SSB. QSL via bureau.

    NEPAL, 9N. Janusz, SP9FIH and Leszek, SP6CIK are QRV as 9N7WE and
    9N7CI, respectively, until May 19. Activity is on 40, 30, 17, 15,
    12, 10, and 6 meters. QSL to home calls.

    BOTSWANA, A2. Dave, VE7VR is QRV as A25VR until May 26 while on a
    safari trip. Activity is holiday style on 80 to 10 meters. QSL to
    home call.

    MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Pedro, CT7AHV is QRV as C91AHV from Chinonanquila,
    Matola Rio until May 4, and only during weekdays. Activity is on 40
    to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL to home call.

    PORTUGAL, CT. Members of the Coimbra Amateur Radio Association are
    QRV with special call CS5ARC to celebrate their 24th anniversary.
    Activity is on the HF bands. QSL via CS5ARC.

    URUGUAY, CX. Members of the Radio Club CX1UA are QRV with special
    call CW27U until May 8 to celebrate their 27th anniversary. QSL via
    IK2DUW.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Michael, W6QT is QRV as DU3/W6QT from Subic Bay
    during the month of May. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using SSB
    and FT8. An extension of his stay until mid-September is possible.
    QSL to home call.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Buck, AC3IM is QRV as HL5/AC3IM until March
    2023. He plans to be QRV on 160 to 10 meters. QSL via LoTW.

    SVALBARD, JW. A large group of operators will be QRV as JW4D from
    May 3 to 8. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and
    various digital modes. QSL via LA4D.

    BULGARIA, LZ. Members of the Bulgarian Radio Club Blagovestnik are
    QRV as LZ330AL during the month of May to honor the memory of
    Orthodox saints. QSL via bureau.

    FAROE ISLANDS, OY. Luke, PD4L is QRV as OY/PD4L until May 1.
    Activity is on the HF bands using mainly SSB, FT8, and FT4. He may
    be active using other modes as well. QSL to home call.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. Alberto, EA4PL is QRV as P29LL from Port
    Moresby. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL via EA7FTR.

    GREECE, SV. Members of the Western Peloponnes Amateur Radio
    Association are QRV as SX335T during the month of May in recognition
    of NATO Tiger Meet 2022. QSL via LoTW.

    CRETE, SV9. Piotr, SQ6DX is QRV as SV9/SQ6DX until May 4. Activity
    is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB. QSL to home call.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Members of the St. Kitts and Nevis, and
    Anguilla Amateur Radio Society are QRV as V49WARD until May 5.
    Activity is on 80, 40, 20, and 17 meters using SSB from 0900 to
    1300z, and then 2000 to 0000z. QSL via operators' instructions.

    NAMIBIA, V5. Paul, ZS2PS is QRV as V5/ZS2PS from May to mid July.
    Activity will be on 80, 60, 40, 30, 20, and 10 meters. QSL via
    LoTW.

    CANADA, VE. Special event station VB3Q70 is QRV in celebration of
    Queen Elizabeth's II Platinum Jubilee. Activity is on all bands and
    modes. QSL via VA3CX.

    ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS, VU4. Yuris, YL2GM, Deepak, VU2CDP and
    Monoj, VU2CPL will be QRV as VU4W from Andaman Island, IOTA AS-001,
    from May 3 to 16. Activity will be on all HF bands. QSL via YL2GN.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN
    Slow Speed CW Test, Feld Hell Sprint, SBMS 2.3 GHz and Up Contest
    and Club Challenge, Russian World Wide MultiMode Contest, UK/EI DX
    CW Contest, Florida QSO Party and the AGCW QRP/QRP CW Party are all
    on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC
    Memorial CW, ARS Spartan CW Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity
    Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT CW, CWops
    Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 CW, Mini-Test 80 CW
    and MIE 33 Contest are scheduled for May 2 to 5.

    Please see April QST, page 74, May QST, page 71, and the ARRL and
    WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu May 5 18:38:49 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD018
    ARLD018 DX news

    ZCZC AE18
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 18 ARLD018
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT May 5, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD018
    ARLD018 DX news

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

    GUINEA, 3X. Jean-Philippe, F1TMY is QRV as 3X2021 from Conakry. He
    is active on 160 to 10 meters using SSB, and FM on 10 meters. He is
    also active on Satellite QO-100 from Grid Square IJ39. His length
    of stay is unknown. QSL via ClubLog.

    GEORGIA, 4L. Byron, KF8UN will be QRV as 4L/KF8UN from May 9 to 11.
    Activity will be mainly on 20 meters using SSB. QSL direct to home
    call.

    ISRAEL, 4X. Israeli amateurs may use special prefixes 4X74 or 4Z74
    until May 11 to mark their country's 74th anniversary of
    independence.

    NEPAL, 9N. Janusz, SP9FIH and Leszek, SP6CIK are QRV as 9N7WE and
    9N7CI, respectively, until May 19. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters.
    QSL to home calls.

    MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Kiyo, JA7NQQ is QRV as C83YT from Macuti, Beira.
    He has been active on 17 to 10 meters using FT8. His length of stay
    is unknown. QSL to home call.

    CHILE, CE. A group of operators are QRV as CB2R until May 29 to
    commemorate the Month of the Sea. Activity is on 80, 40, 20, and 10
    meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Mike, W6QT is QRV as DU3/W6QT from Subic Bay until
    September 15. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL
    to home call.

    KYRGYZSTAN, EX. Ilya, R5AF and Igor, R4FCN will be QRV as EX/R5AF
    and EX/R4FCN, respectively, from May 9 to 14 from Issyk-Kul State
    Nature Reserve, EXFF-0002, and Ala-Archa State Natural Park,
    EXFF-0011. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using mainly CW and FT8.
    QSL to home calls.

    ECUADOR, HC. Members of the HCDX Group are QRV with special call
    sign HD200BP from Quito until the end of May to commemorate the
    200th anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha. Activity is on the HF
    bands using SSB, FT8, and FT4. QSL via EC5R.

    GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, HC8. Gustavo, HC2FG is QRV as HD8FG from Santa
    Cruz Island until May 8. Activity is in his spare time on 6 meters
    using FT8 and on Satellite. QSL to home call.

    SAN ANDRES AND PROVIDENCIA, HK0. Renato, PY8WW plans to be QRV as
    HK0/PY8WW from San Andres Island, IOTA NA-033, from May 7 to 12.
    Activity will be on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL to
    home call.

    BELGIUM, ON. Members of the Pajottenlandse Radio Amateur Club are
    QRV with special event call sign OT2022EPIC until May 22 to promote
    the fifth edition of the Antwerp Port Epic Cycling Race. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. Alberto, EA4PL is QRV as P29LL from Port
    Moresby. He is active on the HF bands. QSL via EA7FTR.

    GABON, TR. Roland, F8EN is QRV as TR8CR until the end of July.
    Activity is on 40, 30, and 20 meters using mainly CW. QSL via
    F6AJA.

    ANTARCTICA. Warren, VK7WN will be QRV as VK0WN while stationed at
    Australia's Casey Research Station. Activity is in his spare time.
    QSL via operator's instructions.

    NAMIBIA, V5. Paul, ZS2PS is QRV as V5/ZS2PS and operating mobile
    until mid June. Activity is in his spare time on 80 to 10 meters
    using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS, VU4. Yuris, YL2GM is QRV as VU4W from
    Andaman Island, IOTA AS-001, until May 16. Activity is on 160 to 10
    meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 in DXpedition mode. QSL to home
    call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The New England QSO Party, NCCC RTTY
    Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, 10-10
    International Spring CW Contest, RCC Cup, Microwave Spring Sprint,
    ARI International DX Contest, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, F9AA
    Digital Cup, 7th Call Area QSO Party, Indiana QSO Party, Delaware
    QSO Party and the WAB 7 MHz Phone are scheduled for this upcoming
    weekend.

    The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint, ICWC Medium Speed CW
    Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Club SSB Championship, ICWC
    Medium Speed CW Test, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS
    Weeksprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club CW AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF
    FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 CW and the Mini-Test 80 CW are on
    tap for May 9 to 11.

    Please see May QST, page 71, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu May 12 18:31:10 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD019
    ARLD019 DX news

    ZCZC AE19
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 19 ARLD019
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT May 12, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD019
    ARLD019 DX news

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

    RODRIGUES ISLAND, 3B9. Robert, 3B9FR has been active using CW on 17
    meters around 1500z. QSL via M0OXO.

    MONTENEGRO, 4O. Special event call 4O2IPA is QRV from Podgorica
    during all of May to commemorate the Second IPA Games 2022. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    UGANDA, 5X. Anders, SM0HPL is QRV as 5X7W from Kampala. Activity
    is in his spare time on 20 to 10 meters using CW, JT65, FT8, and
    FT4. QSL to home call.

    OMAN, A4. Mohammad, A41NN is QRV using SSB and FT8 from Grid Square
    LL93fl. QSL direct to A61BK.

    BAHRAIN, A9. Members of the Bahrain Amateur Radio Society are QRV
    as A91WTIS until May 17 as part of World Telecom Day. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Kiyo, JA7NQQ is QRV as C83YT from Macuti. Activity
    of late has been on 17 to 10 meters using FT8. QSL to home call.

    CUBA, CO. Several members of the Federacion de Radioaficionados de
    Cuba's La Habana branch will be QRV as T42ITU from May 14 to 17.
    Their activity is to commemorate the 157th anniversary of the
    signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and the
    creation of the International Telecommunication Union. Activity is
    on all bands and modes. QSL via LoTW.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Freddy, F5IRO is QRV as D44RO from Praia, Santiago
    Island, IOTA AF-005, until May 19. Activity is in his spare time
    and his evenings on 40, 30, and 20 meters using CW, FT8, and FT4
    with QRP power. QSL to home call.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Irek, SP3SUX will be QRV as DV8/KH7EA from
    Mindanao Island, IOTA OC-130, from May 14 to 27. Activity will be
    during his daytime hours on 80 to 6 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to
    home call.

    IRAN, EP. Members of the Alborz DX Club will be QRV as EP2C on May
    17 to celebrate World Telecommunication Day. Activity will be on
    various HF bands using CW, SSB and various digital modes. QSL via
    EA5GL.

    HAITI, HH. Members of the Radio Club D'Haiti will be QRV with
    special call sign HH18MAI from Port-au-Prince from May 18 to 23.
    Their activity is to commemorate Haiti's Flag Day, and Catherine
    Flon, who was a Haitian seamstress, patriot, and national heroine
    who sewed Haiti's first flag of the independence as a republic. QSL
    via W3HNK.

    THAILAND, HS. Werner, DH7OT is QRV as HS0ZMO from Phuket Island.
    Activity is on 40 to 10 meters. QSL to home call.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Special event station HZ1WTIS is QRV until May 17
    to commemorate World Telecommunications and Information Society Day.

    ITALY, I. Members of the 4U1GSC group from the UN Global Service
    Center in Brindisi are QRV with special call 4U9MAY and 4U1GSC until
    May 31 to commemorate International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
    Activity is on 160 to 10 meters. QSL via 9A2AA.

    JAPAN, JA. Members of the Voice of Toyoake Amateur Radio Club are
    QRV with special callsign 8N2TY from Toyoake City, Aichi, Honshu
    Island, IOTA AS-007, until November 30 to commemorate the 50th
    anniversary of the Toyoake City. Activity is on 160 meters to 1.2
    GHz using various modes. QSL via LoTW.

    MONGOLIA, JT. Andrey, R9YU and Gennady, R5QA are QRV as JV0YU from
    the Bayan-Olgii Province until June 10. Activity is on 160 to 2
    meters, and on 70 centimeters, using CW, SSB, and FT8 in DX-pedition
    mode. QSL via RW6HS.

    PALAU, T8. Yoshi, JR3QFB is QRV as T88JH from Koror Island, IOTA
    OC-009, until May 17. QSL to home call.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Dick, K2KA is QRV as V4/K2KA from Calypso
    Bay on St. Kitts, IOTA NA-104, until May 18. Activity is holiday
    style on the HF bands. QSL via LoTW.

    ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS, VU4. Yuris, YL2GM is QRV as VU4W from
    Andaman Island, IOTA AS-001, until May 16. Activity is on 160 to 10
    meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 in DX-pedition mode. QSL to
    home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Portuguese Navy Day Contest, VOLTA World
    Wide RTTY Contest, CQ-M International DX Contest, Canadian Prairies
    QSO Party, 50 MHz Spring Sprint and the Run for the Bacon QRP CW
    Contest are all scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial, ICWC Medium Speed CW
    Test, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Phone
    Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest,
    Mini-Test CW 40, Mini-Test CW 80 and the RSGB 80-Meter Club Data
    Championship are all on tap from May 16 to 18.

    Please see May QST, page 71, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu May 19 17:37:01 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD020
    ARLD020 DX news

    ZCZC AE20
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 20 ARLD020
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT May 19, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD020
    ARLD020 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    HA0HW, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    MAURITIUS, 3B8. Fabian, DF3XY is QRV as 3B8/DF3XY until June 2.
    Activity is holiday style on 40, 30, and 20 meters using SSB and
    FT8. QSL to home call.

    GUINEA, 3X. Jean-Philippe, F1TMY is QRV as 3X1A from Conakry.
    Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, and on Satellite QO-100. His
    portable activities take place from the Los Islands, IOTA AF-051.
    His length of stay is unknown. QSL via Club Log.

    THE GAMBIA, C5. Gerard, F5NVF, Abdel, M0NPT, and Luc, F5RAV will be
    QRV as C5C from Kololi from May 22 to June 8. Activity will be on
    80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, FT4, and on Satellite QO-100. On
    May 29, they plan to be QRV as C5B from Bijol Island, IOTA AF-060,
    from 0800 to 1600z. QSL direct to F5RAV.

    ANGOLA, D2. Mikalai, UT6UY is working in the hospital in Cabinde.
    He is active as D2UY in his spare time on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters
    using mostly CW. His length of stay is unknown. QSL via operator's instructions.

    SPAIN, EA. Special event callsign EH40URV is QRV until May 29 to
    celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Union de Radioaficionados de
    Vizcaya. QSL via EA2URV.

    CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Special event station EF0F/8 will be QRV from
    La Isla Bonita in the His Majesty King of Spain CW contest. QSL via
    bureau.

    HUNGARY, HA. Special call HG0WFF will be QRV from the Hungarian
    Flora and Fauna reference HA FF 0025 Kesznyeten TK on May 21 and 22.
    Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital
    modes with 20 operators active. QSL via HA0HW.

    HAITI, HH. Members of the Radio Club d'Haiti are QRV as HH18MAI
    until May 23 to commemorate the creation of the flag of Haiti. QSL
    via N2OO.

    ITALY, I. Members of the United Nations Global Service Centre ARC
    in Brindisi are QRV as 4U29MAY until May 31. QSL via 9A2AA.

    MONGOLIA, JT. Andrey, R9YU and Gennady, R5QA are QRV as JV0YU from
    the Bayan-Olgii province until June 10. Activity is on 160 meters
    to 70 centimeters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via RW6HS.

    ALAND ISLANDS, OH0. Keijo, OG5O and Raili, OH2HOD will be QRV as
    OH0/OG5O and OH0/OH2HOD, respectively, from Lemland Island, IOTA
    EU-002, from May 21 to 27. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters,
    including 60 meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, and FT4. QSL via
    LoTW.

    SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE, S9. Ryan, K0EFW is QRV as S9EFW until the
    end of May. Activity is on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB.
    QSL to home call.

    GREECE, SV. Erwin, DK5EW will be QRV as SV8/DK5EW from Santorini,
    IOTA EU-067, from May 23 to 28. Activity will be mainly on 2 meters
    using EME and Meteor Scatter. QSL to home call.

    TURKEY, TA. Byron, KF8UN will be QRV as TA/KF8UN on May 23 and 24.
    Activity will be mostly on 20 meters using SSB. QSL direct to home
    call.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Bob, WX4G will be QRV as V4/WX4G from
    Calypso Bay, St. Kitts, from May 24 to 31. Activity will be on 160
    to 6 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and FT4. He plans to be QRV as V48A
    in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL to home call.

    MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7. Stewie, WV7MS is now QRV as V73MS from
    Kwajalein Atoll while working as a firefighter. Activity is in his
    spare time on 20, 17, and 15 meters between 0600 to 0900z. QSL via
    LoTW.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Mario, W4HBW is QRV as VP5MA from Providenciales Island, IOTA NA-002. Activity is on 80, 40, 17, and
    10 meters using FT8. His length of stay is unknown. QSL direct to
    home call.

    KOSOVO, Z6. Bodo, DF8DX and Rene, DL2JRM will be QRV as Z68QQ from
    Gjilan from May 23 to 30. They will be active as Z66BCC in the
    upcoming CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL Z68QQ via DF8DX and
    Z66BCC via DL2JRM.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, SARL VHF/UHF Digital Contest, UN DX
    Contest, NZART Sangster Shield 80-Meter CW Contest, YOTA Contest,
    His Majesty King of Spain CW Contest, EU PSK DX Contest, Arkansas
    QSO Party, Feld Hell Sprint and the QRP ARCI Hootowl CW Sprint are
    scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial, Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, SKCC CW Sprint, Phone Weekly
    Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test 40 and the Mini-Test 80 are
    scheduled for May 23 to 25.

    Please see May QST, page 71, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu May 26 17:11:18 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD021
    ARLD021 DX news

    ZCZC AE21
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 21 ARLD021
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT May 26, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD021
    ARLD021 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    HA7VK, W2GD, LNDX, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News,
    DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and
    WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    TUNISIA, 3V. Ash, 3V9A will be QRV as 3V8SS in the CQ World Wide
    WPX CW contest as a Single Op/All Band/Low Power entry. QSL via
    LX1NO.

    GUINEA, 3X. Jean-Philippe, F1TMY is now QRV as 3X1A from Conakry.
    This may include being active from Los Island, IOTA AF-051. QSL via
    Clublog.

    GEORGIA, 4L. Vaho, 4L8A will be active in the CQ World Wide WPX CW
    contest as a Single Op/Single Band on 15 meters entry. QSL via
    M0OXO.

    KUWAIT, 9K. Look for Abdallah, 9K2K to be QRV in the CQ World Wide
    WPX CW contest. QSL via EC6DX.

    THE GAMBIA, C5. Gerard, F5NVF, Abdel, M0NPT and Luc, F5RAV are QRV
    as C5B from Bijol Island, IOTA AF-060, until June 7. Activity is on
    80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, FT4, and on Satellite QO-100.
    QSL via LoTW.

    CHILE, CE. Luis, CX1EK is QRV as CE2ML. He will be active as XR2K
    in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest as a Single Op/Single Band entry
    on 10 meters. QSL to home call.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Pierre, HB9AMO, Philippe, HB9ARF and Marco, HB9CAT
    will be QRV as D4Z from Sao Vicente, IOTA AF-086, in the CQ World
    Wide WPX CW contest. QSL via IK2NCJ.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Reiner, DL2AAZ is QRV as TO2AZ from Basseterre
    Island, IOTA NA-102, until June 10. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters
    using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    MARTINIQUE, FM. Mar, ON4RU will be QRV as TO3F in the CQ World Wide
    WPX CW contest. QSL direct to home call.

    HUNGARY, HA. Operators HA0NAR, HA0HV, and HA7VK are QRV with
    special call HG22TISZA as part of the Tisza Cup contest. They will
    also be active in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest as a Multi Op
    entry. QSL via LoTW.

    MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1. Take, JG8NQJ is QRV as JG8NQJ/JD1 until June
    16. He has been active on 17 and 15 meters using CW. QSL via
    JA8CJY.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. Nobu, JA0JHQ is QRV as JD1BOW from Komagari,
    Chichijima until June 5. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using CW
    and SSB. This includes being active in the upcoming All Asian CW DX
    contest. QSL to home call.

    HAWAII, KH6. A group of operators will be QRV as NH7T in the CQ
    World Wide WPX CW contest as a Multi/Multi entry. QSL via NH7T.

    US VIRGIN ISLANDS, KP2. Mariano, LU8EOT will be QRV as KP2B from
    St. Croix, IOTA NA-106, in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL
    via EB7DX.

    GABON, TR. Roland, F8EN is QRV as TR8CR until the end of July.
    Activity is on 40, 30, 20, and 17 meters using CW. QSL via F6AJA.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD is QRV as P44W from Santa Cruz until May 31.
    He will be active in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest as a Single
    Op/All Band/Low Power entry. QSL via N2MM.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Bob, WX4G is QRV as V4/WX4G from Calypso
    Bay, St. Kitts, until May 31. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using
    CW, SSB, FT8, and FT4. He plans to be QRV as V48A in the CQ World
    Wide WPX CW contest. QSL to home call.

    NAMIBIA, V5. Special call V55AF is QRV until May 29 to celebrate
    the 8th anniversary of the AfDxNet. Activity is on the HF bands
    using SSB and FT8, and on Satellite QO-100. QSL via V51MA.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Operators K4BAI and K4QPL are QRV as
    VP5/home calls from Providenciales, IOTA NA-002, until May 31. They
    will be active as VP5M in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL to
    home calls, and VP5M to K4QPL.

    INDONESIA, YB. Operators YB8HZ, YB8DKL, YC8ES, YC8AQY and YC8BNZ
    are QRV as home calls/p from the Sabalana and Tengah Islands, IOTA
    OC-247, until May 29. QSL to home calls.

    KOSOVO, Z6. Bodo, DF8DX and Rene, DL2JRM are QRV as Z68QQ from
    Gjilan until May 30. They will be active as Z66BCC in the CQ World
    Wide WPX CW contest. QSL Z68QQ via DF8DX and Z66BCC via DL2JRM.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. William, KO7SS will be QRV as ZF2SS from Cayman
    Brac, IOTA NA-016, in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL via
    LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ World Wide WPX CW Contest, NCCC
    RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint and the K1USN Slow Speed CW Test are
    scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The QCX CW Challenge, ICWC Medium Speed Test, OK1WC CW Memorial,
    RSGB FT4 Contest, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS
    Weeksprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8
    Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 and the Mini-Test 80 are all on tap
    from May 30 to June 1.

    Please see May QST, page 71, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jun 2 17:18:34 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD022
    ARLD022 DX news

    ZCZC AE22
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 22 ARLD022
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 2, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD022
    ARLD022 DX news

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

    SOMALIA, 6O. Ali, EP3CQ is active as 6O1OO using FT8 and CW on 80
    to 15 meters, until June 5. He will then resume operations on June
    16 for a one month stay.

    GHANA, 9G. Alan, G3XAQ is currently operating as 9G5XA with a QRP
    rig, mostly on 17 and 15 meter CW. QSL direct via G3SWH or LoTW.

    WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2. A large group of operators will be QRV from the
    SOTA location Bukit Perangin as 9M22DX from June 3 to 5. QSL direct
    via 9M2CDX or OQRS.

    RWANDA, 9X. Harald, DF2WO is signing 9X2AW until June 22 on 160 to
    10 meters using mainly digital modes with some CW and SSB, and
    QO-100. Following his stay in Rwanda, he plans to move on to
    Burkina Faso and continue as XT2AW. QSL via M0OXO.

    BAHRAIN, A9. Special call sign A91BFA is for the Bahrain Football
    Association. Operation is planned for June 3 to 15 during the FIFA
    World Cup (soccer/football) and Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers. QSL via
    EC6DX.

    SPAIN, EA. Members of the Radio Club Torrevieja will participate in
    the Museum Ships on the Air event from the submarine S-61 Delfin on
    June 4 and 5 with the call sign EH5SUB. All contacts will be
    confirmed with a special QSL card.

    ENGLAND, G. The following special event stations celebrate Queen
    Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee throughout June: GB70E from Windsor
    Home Park, GB70I from Northern Ireland, GB70M from Scotland, GB70W
    from Wales, GB70U from Guernsey, GB70J from Jersey, and GB70D from
    the Isle of Man. QSL via M0OXO (OQRS).

    ST. LUCIA, J6. Stations J68HZ and J68AG manned by ops K9HZ and
    WA2LLN, will be QRV from June 4 to 24 using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8 and
    FT4. QSL via LoTW, eQSL, Club Log or direct.

    ASIATIC RUSSIA, R. Look for RI0QQ from Brusneva Island, AS-082,
    from July 17 to 31. Operators are R7AA, UA6EX and RM0F. QSL via
    R7AA.

    USA, K. W5KID from the destroyer USS Kidd (DD-661) will take part
    in the Museum Ships on the Air event on June 4 and 5. See QRZ.com
    for QSL information.

    CANADA, VE. Club station VE3CWM at the Cold War Museum celebrates
    its 20th anniversary with the call sign VE3CWM20 during the month of
    June on 80 to 10 meters. QSL via VE3BX (d/B), qrz.com, LoTW.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. John, W5JON will be QRV as V47JA from July
    12 to 28. QSL direct to W5JON or LoTW.

    NICARAGUA, YN. Rafael, NN3RP will be active as YN2RP in his spare
    time from July 4 to August 4. Activity will be on FT8, FT4, VarAC
    digital, CW, RTTY and SSB using dipoles, and on the FM satellites.
    Contacts will be uploaded to LoTW, eQSL and Club Log. You can also
    QSL direct to NN3RP.

    JAPAN, JA. Special call sign 8J1H90T is QRV until March 31, 2023 in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the city of Hiratsuka, which
    was established in 1932. QSLs will be sent automatically via the
    bureau.

    UK SOVEREIGN BASE AREAS ON CYPRUS, ZC4. ZC4RH and 5B4/G4WXJ will be
    active June 5 to 15, using SSB, CW, and probably some FT8 as well as
    the QO-100 satellite.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Reiner, DL2AAZ is operating TO2AZ holiday style
    until June 10. He is using CW and SSB on 40 to 10 meters. QSL
    direct or via bureau to his home QTH in Germany.

    ITALY, I. Station IY4ELE from the Fidenza club will remember the
    Elettra ship, a double-masted steam yacht that Marconi used as a
    floating lab for his radio experiments. The club will be QRV during
    Museum Ships Weekend, June 4 and 5. QSL to IQ4FE.

    POLAND, SP. Adam, SQ9S will be at the key of SN35FISTS to mark 35
    years of the FISTS CW Club, the International Morse Preservation
    Society, until June 30. QSL via the bureau, LoTW and eQSL.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The 10-10 International Open Season PSK
    Contest, Wake-Up. QRP Sprint CW, KANHAM Contest, Tisza Cup CW
    Contest, Kentucky QSO Party, UKSMG Summer Contest, IARU Region 1
    Field Day, RSGB National Field Day, ARRL International Digital
    Contest and the Cookie Crumble QRP Contest are all on tap for this
    weekend. Please see June 2022 QST, page 69, and ARRL and WA7BNM
    Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jun 9 17:51:16 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD023
    ARLD023 DX news

    ZCZC AE23
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 23 ARLD023
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 9, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD023
    ARLD023 DX news

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

    AZERBAIJAN, 4J. Alex, 4J3DJ is QRV as 4JF1EU from Baku until June
    15 during the sixth Formula One Grand Prix. QSL to home call.

    MONTENEGRO, 4O. Majo, YT2ISM is QRV as 4O/YT2ISM from Ulcinj until
    June 10. QSL to home call.

    EAST MALAYSIA, 9M6. Dennis, 9M8DEN is QRV from Kuching City and is
    usually active on 80 to 10 meters, and possibly 160 and 6 meters,
    using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    BAHRAIN, A9. Special event station A91BFA is QRV until June 15 to
    draw attention to Bahrain's national football team. QSL via EC6DX.

    BALEARIC ISLANDS, EA6. Andreas, DK5ON is QRV as EA6/DK5ON from
    Mallorca until June 17. Activity is holiday style on 40 to 10
    meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and FT4. QSL to home call.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Operators DS2GOO and 6K2CEW will be QRV as
    home calls/4 from Sangchuja Island, IOTA AS-084, from June 17 to 19.
    Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and various
    digital modes. QSL to home calls.

    ST. LUCIA, J6. Operators K9HZ and WA2LLN are QRV as J68HZ and
    J68AG, respectively, until June 24. Activity is on the HF bands
    using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, and FT4. QSL via LoTW.

    OGASAWARA ISLANDS, JD1. Operator JI5RPT will be QRV as JD1BLY on
    Chichijima, IOTA AS-031, from June 11 to 14. Activity will be on 40
    to 6 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and on Satellite. QSL via LoTW.

    SVALBARD, JW. Peter, DL5FF is QRV as JW5E from Longyearbyen until
    June 12. Activity is on the HF bands using CW. QSL to home call.

    DENMARK, OZ. Stefan, DL7AOS is QRV as 5P5K from Romo Island, IOTA
    EU-125, until June 18. Activity is holiday style on 40 to 6 meters
    using SSB and various digital modes. QSL direct to home call.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Special event station PA900UTR is QRV until
    November 11 to celebrate the 900th anniversary since Utrecht was
    granted city rights. Activity is on various bands and modes. QSL
    via PI4UTR.

    SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE, S9. Ryan, K0EFW will be QRV as S9EFW from
    Sao Tome, IOTA AF-023, from June 14 to 19. Activity will be on 40
    to 10 meters using SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    POLAND, SP. Adam, SQ9S is QRV with special call sign SN35FISTS
    until June 30 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the FISTS CW
    Club. QSL via LoTW.

    GREECE, SV. Special call sign J43POTA is QRV until August 31 to
    promote Parks On The Air, POTA, activity from the Peloponnese
    region. QSL via LoTW.

    BELIZE, V3. Joe, KD9CJX is QRV as V31JX from Ambergris Cay, IOTA
    NA-073, until June 10. Activity is on 20 and 17 meters using mainly
    SSB but may also be on 15 and 10 meters if conditions permit. QSL
    to home call.

    ANTARCTICA. Warren, VK7WN is QRV as VK0WN from the Australian Casey
    Station, possibly until October. Lately he has been QRV on 20
    meters using SSB around 0430 to 0800z. QSL via operator's
    instructions.

    UK SOVEREIGN BASE AREAS ON CYPRUS, ZC4. Dave, G4WXJ is QRV as ZC4RH
    until June 15. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB,
    possibly FT8, and on Satellite QO-100 as well. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL June VHF Contest, NCCC Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, VK Shires Contest, Asia-Pacific SSB
    Sprint, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, Portugal Day Contest, AGCW
    VHF/UHF Contest, GACW WWSA CW DX Contest, REF DDFM 6-Meter Contest
    and Cookie Crumble QRP Contest are scheduled for this weekend.

    The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed Test,
    ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial, Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, NAQCC CW Sprint, Phone Weekly
    Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest,
    Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80 and the RSGB 80-Meter Club CW
    Championship are on tap for June 13 to 15.

    Please see June 2022 QST, page 69, and ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jun 16 18:35:19 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD024
    ARLD024 DX news

    ZCZC AE24
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 24 ARLD024
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 16, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD024
    ARLD024 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    LU4AAO, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    MADAGASCAR, 5R. Bernard, F9VO is QRV as 5R8BM from Nosy Be Island,
    IOTA AF-057. His length of stay is unknown. QSL via operator's
    instructions.

    LESOTHO, 7P. Mark, KW4XJ, and Arina, KO4PZT are QRV as 7P8AB and
    7P8NB, respectively, from Maseru. Activity is on the HF bands using
    CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL to home calls.

    ALGERIA, 7X. Special event stations 7R19MG and 7Y19MG will be QRV
    from June 25 to July 5 for the 19th edition of the Mediterranean
    Games to be held in Oran. QSL via IK2DUW and 7X2VFK, respectively.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Operators Han, DS2GOO and Lee, 6K2CEW are
    QRV as homecalls/4 from Sangch'uja Island, IOTA AS-084, until June
    19. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and various
    digital modes. QSL to home calls.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. Harry, JG7PSJ will be QRV as JD1BMH from Chichijima
    Island, IOTA AS-031, from June 18 to 26. Activity will be on 40 to
    10 meters using CW, SSB, and RTTY. QSL direct to home call.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Members of Radio Club QRM Belgrano will be QRV as
    LU4AAO from June 17 to 20 to commemorate Argentine Flag Day.
    Activity is on the HF and V/UHF bands using CW, SSB, SSTV, FT8, and
    V/UHF FM. QSL direct to LU4AAO.

    SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE, S9. Ryan, K0EFW is QRV as S9EFW from Sao
    Tome, IOTA AF-023, until June 19. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters
    using SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    GREECE, SV. Alex, SQ9UM is QRV as SV2/SQ9UM from Poliouri until
    June 24. In addition, Chris, OE5CFH is QRV as SV8/OE5CFH from Corfu
    Island, IOTA EU-052, until June 21. QSL to home calls.

    SOMALIA, T5. Ali, EP3CQ is QRV as 6O1OO from Mogadishu and is here
    for about one month while working for the UN Department of Safety
    and Security. Activity is in his spare time on 80 to 15 meters
    using some CW, with FT8 and FT4. QSL direct to home call.

    FALKLAND ISLANDS. Radio station VP8GGM at the Goose Green Military
    Museum will be QRV during the International Museum Weekends on June
    18 and 19, and again on June 25 and 26. QSL direct to VP8ADR.

    MEXICKO, XE. Special event station 4A2MAX is QRV until November 1
    to commemorate Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe. QSL direct to XE2N.

    INDONESIA, YB. Indra, YB8QT is QRV from Siau Barat, IOTA OC-210,
    and is here while working for the next two to three years. QSL via
    IK2DUW.

    ZIMBABWE, Z2. Members of the Russian DX Team are QRV as Z21RU from
    Harare until June 29. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, and Satellite
    QO-100, using CW, SSB, and various digital modes with several
    stations active. QSL via R7AL.

    GIBRALTAR, ZB. Kevin, ZB2GI is QRV with special event callsign
    ZQ2GI until June 30 to celebrate her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's
    Platinum Jubilee that marks 70 years of service to the people of the
    United Kingdom. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL Kids Day, All Asian DX CW Contest,
    Stew Perry Topband CW Challenge, International Museum Weekend, NCCC
    RTTY Sprint, NCCC Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Battle of
    Carabobo International Contest, IARU Region 1 50 MHz Contest, West
    Virginia QSO Party and the Feld Hell Sprint are all scheduled for
    this upcoming weekend.

    The Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest, K1USN Slow Speed Test, ICWC
    Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity
    Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, SKCC CW Sprint, Phone Weekly Test,
    A1Club AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test 40 and Mini-Test 80 are all on tap
    for June 20 to 22.

    Please see June 2022 QST, page 69, and ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jun 23 18:39:35 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD025
    ARLD025 DX news

    ZCZC AE25
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 25 ARLD025
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 23, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD025
    ARLD025 DX news

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

    YEMEN, 7O. David, DL7ZM is QRV as 7O/DL7ZM from Socotra Island,
    IOTA AF-028, until July 3. Activity is on 10 meters using CW and
    FT8, and on 6 meters as well. QSL via QRZ.com

    ALGERIA, 7X. Special event stations 7R19MG and 7Y19MG are QRV until
    July 5 for the 19th edition of the Mediterranean Games to be held in
    Oran. QSL via IK2DUW and 7X2VFK, respectively.

    MADEIRA ISLANDS, CT3. Joe, HA2EAV and Csaba, HA2KMR are QRV as
    CT9/HA2EAV and CT9/HA2KMR, respectively, until June 28. Activity is
    holiday style on the HF bands. This includes being active as CR3DX
    in the His Majesty King of Spain SSB contest. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON, FP. Eric, KV1J will be QRV as FP/KV1J from
    Miquelon Island, IOTA NA-032, from June 28 to July 12. Activity
    will be on the HF bands with a focus on 60 and 6 meters. This
    includes being an entry in the upcoming IARU HF Championship
    contest. QSL to home call.

    HONDURAS, HR. Alex, K6VHF will be QRV as HR9/K6VHF from Roatan
    Island, IOTA NA-057, from June 27 to 31. Activity will be on 80 to
    10 meters, and possibly 6 meters, using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL to
    home call.

    THAILAND, HS. Jerry, HS0ZOY is QRV from Buri Ram. He is active on
    160 to 10 meters. QSL to home call.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. Koh, JD1AJD is QRV until July 2. Activity is on 20
    to 6 meters using CW, FT8, and FT4, with a focus on 6 meters. QSL
    via JA1ADT.

    BULGARIA, LZ. Special event station LZ18NATO is QRV until June 30
    to commemorate the 18th anniversary of Bulgaria's NATO membership.
    QSL direct to LZ2VP.

    PERU, OA. Daniel, IK2SGL is QRV as OA9DVK until the end of August.
    Activity is on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL via IK6BFH.

    MARKET REEF, OJ0. Henri, OH3JR and Pertti, OG2M will be QRV as
    OJ0JR and OJ0MR, respectively, from June 26 to July 6. They are
    here on work assignment. Activity will be in their spare time on
    the HF bands using CW, some SSB, and FT8. QSL OJ0MR direct to OG2M
    and OJ0JR via OH3JR.

    GREENLAND, OX. Bo, OZ1DJJ will be QRV as OX3LX from Upernarvik
    Island, IOTA NA-134, from June 27 to July 11. Activity will be on
    the HF bands with a focus on 6 meters and 4 meters. QSL via OZ0J.

    GREECE, SV. Rolf, HB9TUP is QRV as SV8/HB9TUP from Naxos Island,
    IOTA EU-067. Activity is on the HF bands. His length of stay is
    unknown. QSL direct to home call.

    MACQUARIE ISLAND, VK0. Matt, VK5HZ is QRV as VK0MQ and will be
    stationed here for a few months. Activity is in his spare time on
    the HF bands using SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    ZIMBABWE, Z2. Members of the Russian DX Team are QRV as Z21RU from
    Harare until June 29. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, and Satellite
    QO-100, using CW, SSB, and various digital modes with several
    stations active. QSL via R7AL.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL Field Day, QRP 20-Meter CW Fox
    Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test,
    Pajajaran Bogor SSB DX Contest, UFT QRP CW Contest and His Majesty
    King of Spain SSB Contest will certainly keep contesters busy this
    upcoming weekend.

    The QCX CW Challenge, OK1WC Memorial, RSGB FT4 Contest, ICWC Medium
    Speed CW Test, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, Speed CW Test,
    RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Phone Weekly SSB Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test,
    Mini-Test 40, and the Mini-Test 80 run from June 27 to 29.

    Please see June 2022 QST, page 69, and ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jun 30 17:16:23 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD026
    ARLD026 DX news

    ZCZC AE26
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 26 ARLD026
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 30, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD026
    ARLD026 DX news

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

    FIJI, 3D2. Dom, 3D2USU is QRV with special call sign 3D2AJT from
    Nadi until July 27. QSL via Club Log.

    YEMEN, 7O. David, DL7ZM is QRV as 7O/DL7ZM from Socotra Island,
    IOTA AF-028, until July 3. Activity is on 10 meters using CW and
    FT8, and on 6 meters as well. QSL direct to home call.

    ALGERIA, 7X. Members of the Djelfe Radio Club are QRV with special
    call sign 7T60A during July to mark Algeria's 60th anniversary of
    independence. QSL direct.

    GHANA, 9G. Haim, DG5HL is QRV as 9G5AF from Accra. QSL via EA5GL.

    ANGOLA, D2. Mikalai, UT6UY is QRV as D2UY. Activity will soon be
    on 20 to 6 meters. QSL to home call.

    ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON, FP. Eric, KV1J is QRV as FP/KV1J from
    Miquelon Island, IOTA NA-032, until July 12. Activity is on the HF
    bands with a focus on 60 and 6 meters. This includes being an
    entry in the upcoming IARU HF Championship contest. QSL to home
    call.

    SWITZERLAND, HB. Special call sign HB75SG is QRV until July 31 to
    celebrate the 75th anniversary of the USKA St. Gallen club. QSL via
    LoTW.

    SARDINIA, IS0. Richard, OM2TW will be QRV as IS0/OM2TW from July 5
    to 25. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL
    to home call.

    DENMARK, OZ. Carsten, OZ4CG is QRV as OZ4SOP from Bornholm Island,
    IOTA EU-030, until July 31 for the Sea Of Peace award. Activity is
    on the HF bands using CW. QSL via LoTW.

    POLAND, SP. Special call signs 3Z1922PS, HF1922PS, SN1922PS,
    SO1922PS, SP1922PS and SQ1922PS will be QRV from July 2 to 17 to
    mark the 100th anniversary since the incorporation of part of Upper
    Silesia into Poland. QSL via operators' instructions.

    COSTA RICA, TI. Special call sign TI1GOAL is QRV from July 1 to
    December to show support of Costa Rica's participation in the 22nd
    FIFA World Cup that will take place in Qatar. Activity is on the HF
    bands using SSB and FT8. QSL direct.

    NAMIBIA, V5. Hanspeter, HB9BFM is QRV as V5/HB9BFM from Luderitz
    and Simplon/Sandverhaar until July 12. Activity is on 80 to 15
    meters. QSL to home call.

    MACQUARIE ISLAND, VK0. Matt, VK1HZ is QRV as VK0MQ from Macquarie
    Island, IOTA AN-005, until October while on work assignment.
    Activity is in his spare time on the HF bands using SSB and FT8 in
    DXpedition mode. QSL via LoTW.

    HONG KONG, VR. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the
    establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the
    People's Republic of China, licensed amateurs here are granted the
    use of the special prefix VR25 until June 30, 2023.

    MYANMAR, XZ. Station XZ2B is QRV from Yangon. QSL via JH3SIF.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special call signs 8B0FTDM through 8B9FTDM will be
    QRV on July 4 to 17 for the 5th anniversary of the FT8 Digital Mode
    Club. Activity will be on the HF bands using primarily FT8, but
    with some CW, SSB, and other modes as well. QSL via LoTW.

    NICARAGUA, YN. Rafael, NN3RP will be QRV as YN2RP from July 4 to
    August 2. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and
    various digital modes. He will also try to be active on FM
    satellites. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The RAC Canada Day Contest, QRP 20-Meter
    CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW
    Test, Venezuelan Independence Day Contest, NZART 80-Meter Memorial
    Contest, Marconi Memorial HF CW Contest, Original QRP Contest and
    the PODXS 070 Club 40-Meter Firecracker PSK31 Sprint are all on tap
    for this upcoming weekend.

    The ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Club CW Championship, ARS Spartan CW Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity
    Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops
    Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test CW 40 and the
    Mini-Test CW 80 are scheduled for July 4 to 6.

    Please see July 2022 QST, page 78, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Fri Jul 8 10:27:54 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD027
    ARLD027 DX news

    ZCZC AE27
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 27 ARLD027
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT July 7, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD027
    ARLD027 DX news

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

    MONACO, 3A. Operators Paul, F6EXV and Flo, PB8DX are active as
    3A/F6EXV and 3A/PB8DX, respectively, until July 17. Also look for
    activity on 6 meters as 3A6M. QSL 3A/F6EXV, 3A/PB8DX and 3A6M via
    F6EXV on ClubLog, direct or via the Bureau.

    UGANDA, 5X. Elvira, IV3FSG is active as 5X3R until July 13.
    Activity will be in her spare time on 80 to 10 meters using SSB,
    RTTY and PSK31. QSL via IK2DUW, direct, via the Bureau, ClubLog or
    LoTW.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Members of the Russian DXpedition Team are active as
    7Q5RU until July 10. Operators are Vasily, R7AL, Leo, RW9JZ and
    Vasily, RA1ZZ. Look for them on 160 to 6 meters and satellite
    QO-100 using CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via R7AL, ClubLog or
    LoTW.

    CUBA, CO9. Operators Bladimir, CO6BM, Jose, CO6EC, Ernes, CO6ID,
    Delvys, CO6SRS, Enrique, CO6VO and CL6AFL will be active as CO9GNN
    on July 15 and 16, to commemorate the 333rd anniversary of the
    founding of Santa Clara City. Activity will be on 160, 80, 40, 20,
    15, 10 and 2 meters using SSB and digital modes.

    ANGOLA, D2. Mikalai, UT6UY is active as D2UY. The length of his
    stay is unknown. Activity has been mainly on 20 to 6 meters using
    FT8. QSL via his home call.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Harald, DF2WO will be QRV as D44TWO sometime in
    September. Activity will be holiday style on 160 to 6 meters using
    CW, SSB and digital modes. He works mostly on the digital modes
    FT8, PSK31, JT65 and RTTY. QSL via M0OXO OQRS.

    SPRATLY ISLANDS, DX0. Gil, 4F2KWT has been issued the call sign
    DX0NE from the Republic of the Philippines National
    Telecommunications Commission. The special call sign will be used
    during an operation from Kalayaan Spratly Island sometime between
    August 1 and December 31, 2022. A four man team is expected which
    includes Gil, 4F2KWT, Ed, 4F1OZ, Jong, DU3JA and Mike, DU1XX/AE6DG.
    Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, FT8. QSL via
    4F2KWT, ClubLog or LoTW.

    UNITED KINGDOM, GB22. Look for the following special event stations
    to be active between July 25 and August 21 to mark the XXII
    Commonwealth Games: GB22GD/Isle of Man, GB22GM/Scotland,
    GB22GE/England, GB22GU/Guernsey, GB22GI/Northern Ireland,
    GB22GW/Wales, GB22GJ/Jersey, GB22HQ/National Exhibition Centre, in
    Birmingham. QSL all call signs via M0OXO OQRS or LoTW.

    SARDINIA, IS0. Gianpi, IK1TTD will be active as ISO/IK1TTD during
    the RSGB IOTA Contest, July 30 and 31. QSL via home call, direct or
    via the Bureau.

    UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, N. John, N9EAJ will be active as N9EAJ/P
    from Okaloosa Island from July 24 to 31. Activity will be on 40 to
    10 meters using mainly SSB, with some CW. There will be some
    activity in the RSGB IOTA Contest. QSL via N9EAJ direct or
    ClubLog's OQRS.

    POLAND, SN89. Special event station SN89LOT is active on various HF
    bands until August 31. The station commemorates the 89th
    anniversary of the flight over Atlantic Ocean by two Lithuanian
    pilots Steponas Darius and Stasys Girenas, who flew from New York in
    the airplane Lituanica to Kaunas on July 15, 1933. QSL via SP1PMY,
    direct or via the Bureau.

    DODECANESE, SV5. Robert, OK2PYA is QRV as SV5/OK2PYA from Rhodes
    until July 13. Activity is on 40, 30, 20, 17, 15 and 10 meters
    using CW and SSB. QSL via the Bureau.

    FRANCE, TM109. Michel, F8GGZ is active as TM109TDF to celebrate the
    109th Tour de France. Look for activity from July 7 to 9, 12 to 15
    and 20 to 24. QSL via the Bureau or direct to F8GGZ.

    AUSTRAL ISLANDS, TX5. Haru, JA1XGI will be QRV as TX5XG from
    November 2 to 9. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW,
    SSB, RTTY and FT8/FT4 (F/H). QSL via JA1XGI direct, via the Bureau,
    ClubLog's OQRS or LoTW.

    VIETNAM, XV9. Gregory, F4BPO is active as XV9BPO from Ho Chi Minh
    City. Recent activity has been on 30, 20, 17, 15 and 10 meters
    using mostly FT8/FT4, with some SSB and CW. QSL via ClubLog, eQSL
    or LoTW.

    MYANMAR, XZ. Akio, JE2QIZ is active as XZ2B. His length of stay is
    unknown. Most of his activity has been on 15, 10 and 6 meter CW.
    QSL via JH3SIF.

    NEW ZEALAND, ZL90. Members of the NZART Southland Branch 37 are
    celebrating their 90th anniversary and will be active as ZL90GQ
    during the month of July. QSL direct to the address on QRZ.com.

    TAIWAN, BV. Ken, BW2/JP1RIW will be QRV as BX0QSL from New Taipei
    City between July 11 and November 30, using mainly digital
    modes. QSL via BM2JCC.

    CRETE, SV9. David, OK6DJ and OK1-36573 will operate as SV9/OK6DJ
    between July 8 and 14 on the HF bands using CW, SSB and FT4. QSL
    via ClubLog OQRS, LoTW or eQSL.

    INDONESIA, YH. Look for YH0R from July 9 to 17, celebrating 54
    years of ORARI, the national IARU member society. Operations will
    be on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters using CW, SSB, FT8 and RTTY.
    They will upload the log to LoTW, eQSL and Club Log.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The IARU HF World Championship, SKCC
    Weekend Sprintathon and QRP ARCI Summer Homebrew Sprint are on tap
    for this weekend. The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday and OK1WC
    Memorial are on July 11. The A1Club AWT, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity
    Contest and the 3.5 RSGB 80-Meter Club Championship are on July 13.
    Please July 2022 QST, page 78, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jul 14 20:00:44 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD028
    ARLD028 DX news

    ZCZC AE28
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 28 ARLD028
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT July 14, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD028
    ARLD028 DX news

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

    ISRAEL, 4X21/4Z21. Look for special event stations 4Z21MG and
    4X21MG to be active from Maccabiah Village and during the 21st
    Maccabiah Games, until July 26. Activity will be on various HF
    bands using CW, SSB, FT8 and various satellites. QSL via 4X6ZM.

    ALGERIA, 7T60. Members of the Amateurs Radio Algeriens (7X2ARA) are
    now active as 7T60I, 7U60I, 7V60I, 7V60ID, 7W60I to celebrate the
    60th anniversary of Algerian Independence, until August 5. QSL via
    BEN LAGHA, 3 Rue Claude Curtat, Meyzieu 69330, France.

    NEPAL, 9N. Robert, S53R/9N7AA will be focusing on 6 meters during
    July. The majority of activity will be over the weekends. QSL via
    S57DX, direct only, LoTW and ClubLog.

    PORTUGAL, CS2. Look for special event station CS2Q to be active
    from Faro, Portugal, until July 17, during the 40th International
    Motorcycle Rally. Activity will be on 80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB
    and the digital modes. QSL via CT1EHX.

    AZORES, CT8. Jim, W6PQL will be active as CT8/W6PQL from Pico
    Island (HM58rn) until September 6. Activity will be on various HF
    bands and 2 meter EME. QSL via his QTH in California or LoTW.

    SPRATLY ISLANDS, DX0. Gil, 4F2KWT has been issued the call sign
    DX0NE from the Republic of the Philippines National
    Telecommunications Commission. The special call sign will be used
    during an operation from Kalayaan Spratly Island sometime between
    August 1 and December 31, 2022. The four man team includes Gil, Ed,
    4F1OZ, Jong, DU3JA and Mike, DU1XX/AE6DG. Activity will be on 160
    to 6 meters using CW, SSB, FT8. QSL via IZ8CCW.

    SOUTH COOK, E51. Pete, ZL4TE is expected to be active as E51RMP
    until July 21. Activity is holiday style QRP on various HF bands
    and some VHF Digimodes using CW and SSB. QSL via his home call
    sign.

    MOLDOVA, ER. Anton, DL4EA will be active as ER/DL4EA on the
    satellites, July 16 and 17. QSL via DL4EA, direct, via the bureau
    or LoTW.

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, HI. Orazio, IK2KTE is active as HI9/IK2KTE
    until July 30. Activity has been on 20 meters SSB. QSL via IK2KTE.

    ANTARCTICA, LU. Look for LU4ZS to be active from Marambio station,
    Seymour Island, during the month of July. QSL via LU4DXU. Also,
    LU1ZD is active from San Martin Base, on Barry Island, during July.
    QSL via LU4DXU.

    GRENADA, J3. Greg, N9GB will be active as N9GB/J3 from August 13 to
    18. Activity will be mainly holiday style on 40 to 10 meters using
    CW, SSB and FT8. Most of the time operation will be at night, but
    sometimes will be during the day. QSL via N9GB.

    ARGENTINA, L95. Members of the Radio Club Rosario (LU4FM) will be
    active with special event call sign L95F to commemorate 95th
    anniversary of their club. Activity will be on various HF bands.
    QSL via L95F direct, by the bureau or eQSL.

    UNITED STATES, N7. Operators around the state of Oregon will be
    signing N7DUX to commemorative the 2022 World Athletics
    Championships being held at the historical Hayward Field in Eugene,
    until July 24. QSL via N7DUX direct w/SASE, by the bureau or LoTW.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Look for the Dave Kalter Youth DX Adventure to be
    active as PJ2Y from the PJ2T contest station until July 19.
    Operators will be three youths and team leaders. Activity will be
    on various HF bands using CW, SSB, FT8 and possibly on satellites.
    QSL via AB8YK direct.

    RUSSIA, R65. Members of the Fifth Ocean Aviators HAM Club will
    activate the special call sign R65RKP from the Arkhangelsk Region,
    until July 17. Activity is to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the
    Russian Plesetsk Cosmodrome Mirny AR-10. See QRZ.com for details.

    CANADA, VX7. Jon, VA7JC will be active as VX7ITE from Metro
    Vancouver, BC, to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
    II.

    UNITED STATES, W8. Operators Geoff, W8GNM, Jay, K8CJY and Jon,
    KB8SRQ will be active as W8GNM/8 from the Port Clinton Lighthouse
    August 20, from 1500 to 2100z. QSL via LoTW only.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Frank, K3TRM will be active as ZF2RM from July
    17 to 30. Activity will be focused on 6 meters and the satellites,
    plus the HF bands, including 40 to 10 meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY,
    FT8. QSL via K3TRM, direct, by the Bureau, LoTW or ClubLog.

    MARKET REEF, OJ0. DG5CST, DL3DXX, DL6FBL and SM0W plan to operate
    OJ0DX from July 25 to August 1, concentrating on the IOTA Contest.
    Prior to the contest they will be operating on 3.5 through 50 MHz
    and DG5CST will be on VHF and UHF. Their arrival and departure will
    be dependent on weather as Market Reef has no harbor so landing is
    always difficult and only possible with low wind and waves. QSL via
    DL3DXX.

    ANGOLA, D2. Bernie, ZS4TX plans to be QRV from August 12 to 16,
    operating on 2 Meter EME and HF as D2TX. There is also a
    possibility he will be on 6 meters EME and Tropo and 70CM. QSL via
    PA3CMC.

    TURKEY, TA. Berkin, TA3J will be QRV as TA3J/0 from Yassica Island
    (AS-099) every Saturday and Sunday until October 31, 2022. Activity
    will be on SSB, CW, RTTY and FT8 on 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12 and
    10 Meters. Logs will be uploaded to Club Log and LoTW.

    TAIWAN, BV. During the 2022 RSGB IOTA Contest BM2AAV, BV5OO, BV5PD,
    BX2AGL, BX3ACH and BX3AC will be QRV as BP0A from Pong-Hu Island,
    AS-103. QSL c/o ART, P.O. Box 73-326, Taipei, Taiwan.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Russian Radio Team Championship,
    Trans-Tasman Low-Bands Challenge, IARU Region 1 70 MHz Contest,
    North American QSO Party, CQ Worldwide VHF Contest, RSGB
    International Low Power Contest, Great Colorado Gold Rush and Run
    for the Bacon QRP Contest are all on top for this weekend. The
    OK1WC Memorial and RSGB FT4 Contest are on July 18. Please see July
    QST, page 78 and the ARRL and WA7BMN contest websites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jul 21 20:24:01 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD029
    ARLD029 DX news

    ZCZC AE29
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 29 ARLD029
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT July 21, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD029
    ARLD029 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    EA1M, KI1U, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL,
    Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
    sites. Thanks to all.

    TIMOR-LESTE, 4W. Alan, VK1AO will be QRV as 4W/VK1AO from July 25
    to August 4, and again at least two more times over the next three
    years. Activity will be on 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, and 12 meters SSB,
    FT8, JS8, and possibly some CW. This may include some POTA activity
    as well. QSL via LoTW.

    CROATIA, 9A. Operators S50O, S50X, S53Z, S54ZO and S58U will be QRV
    as 9A/home calls from Vis Island, IOTA EU-016, from July 25 to
    August 2. They will be joined by 9A7YY. Activity will be on 80 to
    6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT-modes. This includes being active in
    the upcoming RSGB IOTA contest. QSL to home calls.

    EAST MALAYSIA, 9M6. Special event station 9M59SD is QRV until July
    23 from Kuching in celebration of Sarawak Day. QSL via 9W8KIF.

    TAIWAN, BV. Ken, BW2/JP1RIW is QRV as BX0QSL from New Taipei City
    until November 30. Activity is on the HF bands using mainly digital
    modes. QSL via BM2JCC.

    BAHAMAS, C6. Operators Joe, W8GEX and Janet, W8CAA are QRV as C6ADX
    and C6AYL, respectively, from Exuma Island, IOTA NA-001, until July
    26. Activity is on 60 to 6 meters using mainly FT8. QSL direct to
    home calls.

    ANGOLA, D2. Mikalai, UT6UY is QRV as D2UY. Activity is mainly on
    20 to 6 meters using FT8. His length of stay is unknown. QSL to
    home call.

    SPAIN, EA. Special event stations AO1XCF, AO1XFM, AO1XVP, AO1XCI,
    AO1XCP, AO1XCN, AO1XAU, AO1XCV, AO1XCU, AO1XPC, and AO2022XAC are
    QRV until July 25 to commemorate the 2022 Jubilee of the Way of
    Saint James. QSL via bureau.

    FRENCH POLYNESIA, FO. Georg, DJ6GI will be QRV as FO/DJ6GI from
    Moorea Island, IOTA OC-046, from July 24 to 29. Activity will be
    holiday style on various HF bands using mostly FT8, FT4, and CW
    between 0400 to 0630z. QSL via LoTW.

    DJIBOUTI, J2. James, KI7MGY plans to be QRV as J28HJ while
    stationed here until June 2023. Activity will be in his spare time
    80 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    MARKET REEF, OJ0. Operators DG5CST, DL3DXX, DL6FBL and SM0W will be
    QRV as OJ0DX from July 25 to August 1. They are here mainly for the
    upcoming RSGB IOTA contest. Outside the contest they will be QRV on
    80 to 6 meters with a focus on 6 meters, and EME. QSL via DL3DXX.

    TURKEY, TA. Berkin, TA3J is QRV as TA3J/0 from Yassica Island, IOTA
    AS-099, every Saturday and Sunday until October 31. Activity is on
    80 to 10 meters using SSB, CW, RTTY, and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    BRUNEI, V8. Special event call sign V84SPU is QRV until July 26.
    Activity is on all bands and modes. QSL via QRZ.com.

    CANADA, VE. Mike, KI1U is QRV as VE9IU from Grand Manan Island,
    IOTA NA-014, until July 23. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using CW
    and FT8, and possibly on the FM Satellites. QSL via LoTW.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Special event call sign VK75FAA is QRV until the end
    of October to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the
    Fleet Air Arm, the Royal Australian Navy's aviation branch.
    Activity is on various bands and modes. QSL via VK2YVA.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Frank, K3TRM is QRV as ZF2RM from Cayman Brac,
    IOTA NA-016, Grid Square FK09, until July 30. Activity is mainly on
    6 meters and various Satellites, with some HF. QSL to home call.

    CHATHAM ISLANDS, ZL7. Volker, ZL1VV is QRV as ZL7/ZL1VV from Te
    One. Activity is in his spare time, and usually on 20, 15, and 10
    meters using SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The QRP 20-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY
    Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ARAM 50 MHz
    Contest, Galicia For The World, and the YOTA Contest are all
    scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The QCX CW Challenge, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, SKCC CW
    Sprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test 40 and
    Mini-Test 80 are on tap for July 25 to 27.

    Please July 2022 QST, page 78, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jul 28 17:24:45 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD030
    ARLD030 DX news

    ZCZC AE30
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 30 ARLD030
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT July 28, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD030
    ARLD030 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    IK1TTD, SV2CLJ, TA3J, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News,
    DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and
    WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    SPRATLY ISLANDS. Operators 4F2KWT, 4F1OZ, DU1VGX, DU1XX and DU3JA
    will be QRV as DX0NE from Kalayaan beginning sometime after August 1
    and be here for one month. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters
    using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via IZ8CCW.

    TIMOR-LESTE, 4W. Alan, VK1AO is QRV as 4W/VK1AO from Dili until
    August 4, and for at least two more times over the next three years.
    Activity is on 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, and 12 meters using SSB, FT8,
    JS8, and possibly some CW. This may include some POTA activity as
    well on Artauro Island, IOTA OC-232. QSL to home call.

    MADAGASCAR, 5R. Elvira, IV3FSG will be QRV as 5R8LH from August 1
    to September 9. Activity will be on the HF bands using SSB and
    various digital modes. QSL to home call.

    EAST MALAYSIA, 9M8. Members of the Amateur Radio Club Sarawak will
    be QRV as 9M8RC from Satang Besar Island, IOTA OC-165, during the
    RSGB IOTA contest. QSL via 9W8KIF.

    TAIWAN, BV. A group of operators will be QRV as BP0A from Penghu
    Island, IOTA AS-103, in the RSGB IOTA contest. QSL via BV2KS.

    MOROCCO, CN. Radio amateurs in Morocco may use the prefix CN23
    until August 7 to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the present
    King's accession to the throne.

    MADEIRA ISLAND, CT3. Brani, OM2FY will be QRV as CT9/OM2FY in the
    RSGB IOTA contest as a Single Op/DXpedition Island/CW Mode/12
    Hrs/High Power entry. QSL to home call.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. A group of operators will be QRV as D4Z from Sao
    Vicente Island, IOTA AF-086, in the RSGB IOTA contest. QSL via
    IK2NCJ.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Members of the International Society of
    Communicators and Networkers will be QRV as DX7EVM from Capitancillo
    Island, IOTA OC-129, in the RSGB IOTA contest as a Multi Op/Single
    TX entry. QSL via DX7EVM.

    MARQUESAS ISLANDS, FO. Patrick, FO5QS is now located on Hiva-Oa,
    IOTA OC-027. He plans to soon be active on 160 meters to 70
    centimeters using all modes, and with 6 meter EME as well. QSL to
    home call.

    SOLOMON ISLANDS, H4. Bernhard, DL2GAC will be QRV as H44MS from
    Honiara on Guadalcanal Island, IOTA OC-047, from July 30 to
    September 15. Activity will be on 80 to 6 meters using SSB and
    possibly FT8. He will also be active in the RSGB IOTA contest as a
    Single Op/Low Power entry. QSL direct to home call.

    HONDURAS, HR. Alex, K6VHF is QRV as K6VHF/HR9 from Roatan Island,
    IOTA NA-057, until July 31. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using FT8
    with some CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    THAILAND, HS. A group of operators will be QRV as HS7AP/p from
    Chang Island, IOTA AS-125, during the RSGB IOTA contest. They are
    here until August 1 and are active on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB,
    and FT8. QSL via E21IZC.

    SARDINIA, IS0. Gianpi, IK1TTD will be QRV as IS0/IK1TTD from
    Sardinia, IOTA EU-024, during the RSGB IOTA contest. QSL direct to
    home call.

    BULGARIA, LZ. A large group of operators will be QRV as LZ0KP from
    Sveti Ivan Island, IOTA EU-181, during the RSGB IOTA contest. QSL
    direct to SV2CLJ.

    ALAND ISLANDS, OH0. Pertti, OH2PM is QRV as OH0R in the RSGB IOTA
    contest as a Single Op/High Power entry. QSL to home call.

    POLAND, SP. Operators 4Z5LA and 4X1VF will be QRV as 3Z5LA/1 from
    Wolin Island, IOTA EU- 132, from July 29 to August 2. This includes
    being an entry in the RSGB IOTA contest. QSL via 4Z5LA.

    DODECANESE, SV5. Operators Denis, SV5FRD and Noel, OO4O will be QRV
    as SX5P from Rhodes Island, IOTA EU-001, in the RSGB IOTA contest as
    an All Band/High Power entry. QSL direct to SV5FRD.

    TURKEY, TA. Berkin, TA3J will be QRV as TA3J/0 from Yassica Island,
    IOTA AS-099, during the RSGB IOTA contest. QSL to home call.

    CORSICA, TK. Frans, DJ0TP is QRV as TK/DJ0TP until September 3.
    QSL to home call.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Grant, VK5GR will be QRV as VK5GI from Kangaroo
    Island, IOTA OC-139, from July 29 to 31. Activity will be on 80 to
    10 meters using CW and SSB. He will also be active in the RSGB IOTA
    contest as an Island Station/DXpedition/Multi 2 entry. QSL via
    M0OXO.

    MACQUARIE ISLAND, VK0. Matt, VK0MQ is usually active in his spare
    time on most weekends between 0000 and 0700z on 80 to 10 meters
    using FT8 in DXpedition mode. He is here until October 1. QSL via
    M0OXO.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The RSGB IOTA Contest, QRP 20-Meter CW
    Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW
    Test, Feld Hell Sprint, WAB 144 MHz Low Power Phone, Tennessee State
    Parks on the Air and the ARS CW Flight of the Bumblebees are all
    scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, ARS Spartan CW
    Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint,
    Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test 40 and the
    Mini-Test 80 are on tap for August 1 to 3.

    Please see July 2022 QST, page 78, August 2022 QST, page 70, and the
    ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Aug 4 17:42:43 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD031
    ARLD031 DX news

    ZCZC AE31
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 31 ARLD031
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT August 4, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD031
    ARLD031 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    EA4NF, N9GB, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL,
    Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
    sites. Thanks to all.

    SPRATLY ISLANDS. Operators 4F2KWT, 4F1OZ, DU1VGX, DU1XX and DU3JA
    will be QRV as DX0NE from Kalayaan, IOTA AS-051. Activity will be
    on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via IZ8CCW.

    RODRIGUES ISLAND, 3B9. Operators 3B8BAN, 3B8CF, 3B8FA, 3B8FV, 3B8GF
    and 3B8GL are QRV as 3B9BAN, 3B9CF, 3B9FA, 3B9FV, 3B9GF and 3B9GL, respectively, until August 9. Activity is holiday style on the HF
    bands using mainly FT8, and on Satellite QO-100. QSL via operators' instructions.

    AZERBAIJAN, 4K. Operator DK1DKE is QRV as 4K7DK from Baku until
    August 13. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL
    to home call.

    MADAGASCAR, 5R. Elvira, IV3FSG is QRV as 5R8LH from Andavadoaka
    until September 8. Activity is on the HF bands and 6 meters using
    CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via IK2DUW.

    BARBADOS, 8P. Philippe, EA4NF will be QRV as 8P9NF from August 8 to
    12. Activity is primarily on the FM and Linear LEO Satellites from
    Grid Square GK03, and IOTA NA-021. QSL via LoTW.

    CROATIA, 9A. Special event stations 9A22YOTA, 9A1YOTA, 9A2YOTA,
    9A3YOTA, 9A4YOTA, 9A5YOTA and 9A100QO will be QRV from Karlovac from
    August 6 to 13 during the 10th Youth On The Air summer camp.
    Activity is on all HF, V/UHF bands, and various Satellites using CW,
    SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL via operators' instructions.

    PAKISTAN, AP. Pakistan Amateur Radio operators can use the AP75
    prefix during the month of August in celebration of the 75th
    anniversary of the Independence of Pakistan.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Mike, W6QT is QRV as DU3/W6QT from Olongapo City
    on Luzon Island, IOTA OC-042, until September 15. QSL to home call.

    GUERNSEY, GU. Special event station GB5VAS is QRV on August 6 and 7
    from the grounds of the Vintage Agricultural Show. QSL via GU3HFN.

    ECUADOR, HC. Special event station HD1HERO will be QRV from August
    8 to 12 in remembrance of the heroes from 1809 involved in the Quito Revolution. Activity will be on all bands and modes. QSL via LoTW.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Special event station HL77V is QRV during
    August to commemorate the 77th anniversary of liberation. QSL via
    6K0MF.

    DJIBOUTI, J2. Jeje, F8FKJ is QRV as J20EE during August and
    September from Djibouti City. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using
    CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL direct to F4DXW.

    GRENADA, J3. Greg, N9GB plans to be QRV as J3/N9GB from August 12
    to 19. Activity will be holiday style on 40 to 10 meters, and
    possibly 6 meters using CW, SSB, and possibly FT8. This might
    include 160 and 80 meters if conditions allow. QSL to home call.

    LITHUANIA, LY. Special event station LY786A is QRV until September
    30 to commemorate 786 years of Siauliai City. QSL to LY5A.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Nuria, EA3WL and Josep, EA3BT will be QRV as
    S79/home calls from Praslin, La Digue, and Mahe Islands, IOTA AF-024,
    from August 9 to 23. Activity will be on various Satellites using
    CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via EA3BT.

    COSTA RICA, TI. Special event station TI1GOAL is QRV until December
    to draw attention to the Costa Rican football team participating in
    the FIFA World Championship. Activity is on the HF bands using SSB
    and FT8. QSL direct.

    CORSICA, TK. Frans, DJ0TP is QRV as TK/DJ0TP from Linguizzetta,
    IOTA EU-014, until September 6. Activity is holiday style on 20,
    15, and 12 meters, and possibly 30 meters, using CW, PSK, FT8, and
    FT4. QSL to home call.

    CANADA, VE. Pierre, VE3KTB is QRV as VY0ERC from the Eureka weather
    station on Ellesmere Island, IOTA NA-008, until August 16. Activity
    is in his spare time on 20 and 17 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8.
    QSL via M0OXO.

    FALKLAND ISLANDS. Jonathan, 2E0KZN is QRV as VP8TAA from the Royal
    Air Force Mount Pleasant Complex until early November. Activity is
    in his spare time. This includes being active as VP8TAA/p from
    various SOTA sites. QSL via M0OXO.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL 222 MHz and Up Distance
    Contest, North American CW QSO Party, 10-10 International Summer SSB
    Contest, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, QRP 20-Meter CW Fox Hunt,
    NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Batavia
    FT8 Contest, NRRL MGM Weekend Contest and the SARL HF Phone Contest
    are all scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, NAQCC CW Sprint, Phone Weekly
    Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest,
    Mini-Test 40 and Mini-Test 80 are all on tap for August 8 to 10.

    Please see August 2022 QST, page 70, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Aug 11 19:10:37 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD032
    ARLD032 DX news

    ZCZC AE32
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 32 ARLD032
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT August 11, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD032
    ARLD032 DX news

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

    AZERBAIJAN, 4K. Dirk, DK1DKE is active as 4K7DK until August 13.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via DK1DKE,
    by the Bureau or LoTW.

    TANZANIA, 5H. Eugen, DL8AAI will be active as 5H2JK/p during a
    hiking tour in Kilimanjaro National Park (5HFF-0005) until August
    17, and some days after hiking, from Moshi. Activity will be
    holiday style, mainly on SSB on 20 to 10 meters. Check for WSPR
    beacon signals from 5H2JK/P on 15 meters which will be activated
    when the antenna is operational. QSL via DL8AAI.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Junior, 7Q7JN has been active as 7Q7EMH from the radio
    station at the Embangweni Mission Hospital in the Northern Region.
    Activity has been on 30, 15 and 12 meters using CW and FT8. QSL via
    LoTW or ClubLog.

    INDONESIA, 8H7/8I7. To celebrate the 77th anniversary of
    independence, amateurs will be using 8H7 and 8I7 call signs from
    August 13 to 21. Activity will be on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters
    and on 2m/70cm for Satellites, as well VHF Terrestrial on 2 meters,
    using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8 and FM (Satellite).

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Giovanni, IZ2DPX will be active as 8Q7AG until August
    20. Activity will be on various HF bands as well as 6 meters. QSL
    to IZ2DPX direct, via HE9ERA by the Bureau, LoTW or ClubLog's OQRS.
    Also, Stefan, EA5Q will be active as 8Q7QE from August 14 to 24.
    QSL via EA5Q. All contacts will be confirmed via LoTW.

    USA, N. Special event station N7C is commemorating the Navajo Code
    Talkers of World War II, until August 19. Look for them on 7265,
    14265 and 18130 kHz using CW, FT8 or phone. QSL via Herb, N7HG.
    Herb's father, John V. Goodluck, was one of the US Marine Corps
    Navajo Code Talkers, serving in the South Pacific in WWII.

    PAKISTAN, AP75. Members of the Pakistan Amateur Radio Society
    (PARS) will operate under special call sign AP75PAK and Pakistani
    hams may use the "AP75" prefix with their existing call sign
    suffixes for the month of August to celebrate the 75th anniversary
    of Pakistan's Independence. Activity will be on various HF bands
    and modes, 6 meters and the satellites.

    INDIA, AT2. Members of the West Bengal Radio Club, VU2WB, will
    activate the special call sign AT2AAM to commemorate the 75th
    anniversary of the Independence of India. Activity will be on
    various HF Bands. QSL via AT2AAM or VU2WB.

    CUBA, CO. Lefty, CO2QU will be active until December 31 on 30
    meters (FT8/FT4) and 6 meters (FT8). QSL via CO2QU direct or LoTW.

    MAYOTTE, FH. Marek, F4VVJ will be active as FH4VVK from August 20,
    2022 to April 1, 2024. Operations will be on various HF bands and
    modes. QSL direct (see QRZ.com) or eQSL.

    ECUADOR, HD1. Members of the Ecuador DX Club will be active as
    HD1HERO until August 12 to commemorate the August 10th Heroes and
    will be on all bands and modes.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Members of the Saudi Amateur Radio Society will
    be using the special call sign HZ1CPCF for the "Crown Prince Camel
    Festival" until September 4. Activity has been on 20, 17, 15 and 6
    meters using CW, SSB and FT8/FT4. QSL via HZ1SAR.

    DJIBOUTI, J2. Jeje, F8FKJ will be active as J20EE sometime this
    month and into September. His activity will be on 40 to 10 meters
    using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via F4DXW direct only.

    GRENADA, J3. Greg, N9GB will be active as J38GB from August 12 to
    19. He expects to be using CW and SSB on 40 to 6 meters including
    the newer bands. QSL via his home call sign, LoTW, and possibly
    ClubLog.

    ISLE OF MAN, MD. Dale, EI7HDB will be active as MD/EI7HDB from
    August 14 to 19. Activity will be on various HF bands using CW, SSB
    and digital modes. QSL EI7HDB via the Bureau.

    ALAND ISLAND, OG0. Operators Alex, UT5UY/OH5UY, Pasi, OH2MZB,
    Jouni, OH2JIU, Niko, OH5CZ, Toni, OH5CY, Jere, OH5ELX and Juha,
    OH5CW will be active as OH5CW from August 20 to 27. Activity will
    be on 160 to 2 meters with a focus on 6 meters and the newer bands,
    using CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8. QSL via OH5C.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Operators EA3WL and EA3BT will be active as
    S79/EA3WL and S79/EA3BT until August 23. The operation will be in
    SAT mode only, on QO-100, RS-44 and others, in a holiday style
    DXpedition, using SSB, CW and FT8. QSL via EA3BT or OQRS.

    ST. KITTS, V4. Jim, NT5V is active as V4/NT5V until August 18.
    Activity will be on various HF bands using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via
    home call sign, direct, by the Bureau or LoTW. In addition, Gary,
    G0FWX will be active as V47FWX from August 21 to 30. Activity will
    be holiday style on various HF bands using SSB only. QSL via M0URX.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The QRP Fox Hunt, 144 MMMonVHF/DUBUS
    144-MHz Meteorscatter Sprint Contest, WAE DX Contest, SKCC Weekend
    Sprintathon, Kentucky State Parks on the Air, Maryland-DC QSO Party
    and the 50-MHz Fall Sprint will keep contesters busy this weekend.
    The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint is August 15 and the
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest is August 16. Please see August
    2022 QST, page 70 and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest websites for
    details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Aug 18 17:13:23 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD033
    ARLD033 DX news

    ZCZC AE33
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 33 ARLD033
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT August 18, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD033
    ARLD033 DX news

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

    TIMOR-LESTE, 4W. Satoshi, JH2EUV is QRV as 4W/JH2EUV. Activity is
    on 40 to 10 meters using mostly FT8. His length of stay is unknown.
    QSL to home call.

    CYPRUS, 5B. Look for station P3CG to be QRV from Cape Greco, ILLW
    CY0004, during the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend.
    QSL via 5B8AP.

    TAIWAN, BV. Look for station BV1EJ to be QRV from the Kaohsiung
    Lighthouse, ILLW TW0001, during the International Lighthouse and
    Lightship Weekend. QSL via QRZ.com

    MAYOTTE, FH. Marek, F4VVJ will be QRV as FH4VVK from Petite-Terre,
    IOTA AF-027, from August 20 to April 1, 2024. Activity will be in
    his spare time. QSL direct to home call.

    SCOTLAND, GM. Members of the Zetland Amateur Radio Club will be QRV
    as GB2ELH from Eshaness Lighthouse, ILLW UK00058, on the Shetland
    Islands, IOTA EU-012, during the International Lighthouse and
    Lightship Weekend. QSL via GM0GFL.

    THAILAND, HS. Brad, VK2FY is QRV as HS0ZNR until September 2.
    Activity is on 160 to 10 meters. QSL direct to home call.

    DJIBOUTI, J2. J28RC is a new club station located in a US Army
    military camp. QSL via EA5GL.

    JORDAN, JY. Nart, JY5IB is QRV from Amman and is active on 60 to 12
    meters using FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    LITHUANIA, LY. Special call sign LY770CT is QRV until October 14 to commemorate the 770th anniversary since the founding of the
    Lithuanian city of Klaipeda. Activity is on all bands and modes.
    QSL via LY1CT and LoTW.

    FINLAND, OH. Members of the Scandinavian Young Lady Radio Amateurs,
    and DL3KWF and DL3KWR, will be QRV as OH1SYL from Katanpaa Island,
    IOTA EU-096, from August 21 to 23. Activity will be on the HF bands
    using CW and SSB. QSL via OH5KIZ.

    ALAND ISLAND, OH0. A group of operators will be QRV as OG0C from
    August 22 to 28. Activity will be on 160 to 2 meters using CW, SSB,
    RTTY, and FT8, with a focus on 30, 17, 12, and 6 meters. QSL via
    OH5C.

    POLAND, SP. Members of the Dobrzycki Amateur Radio Club are QRV
    with special call signs SO550MK, SP550MK and SQ550MK to commemorate
    550 years since the birth of astronomer and mathematician Nicolaus
    Copernicus. QSL via SP3PDO.

    GREECE, SV. Station SZ8G will be QRV from the Gaidouronisi Islet
    Lighthouse, ILLW GR0005, or possibly the Didymi Islet near Syros
    Island, IOTA EU-067, during the International Lighthouse and
    Lightship Weekend. They will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB,
    and FT8 in DXpedition mode. QSL via LoTW.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Operators Fred, VK2FM, Steve, VK2SPF and Russel,
    VK4NGN will be QRV as VK2FM from South Solitary Island, IOTA OC-194,
    from August 19 to 22. This include being active from the Solitary
    Lighthouse, ILLW AU0054, during the International Lighthouse and
    Lightship Weekend. QSL via VK2FM.

    INDIA, VU. Station VU2CW is QRV as AT75RADIO until August 21 in
    celebration of the 75th anniversary of India's independence. QSL to
    home call.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special event stations 8H77RI, 8H77I, 8H77N, 8H77D,
    8H77O, 8I77N, 8I77E, 8I77S, 8I77I, 8I77A, and 8I77RI are QRV until
    August 20 to celebrate Indonesia's 77th anniversary of independence.
    Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB, RTTY, FM, and FT8. This
    includes some Satellite activity as well. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Vladimir, Z35M will be QRV as ZA/Z35M on August 23.
    Activity will be on 40 to 15 meters using CW and SSB with 5 watts.
    QSL to home call.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Station ZF1PB/9 is QRV from Cayman Brac, IOTA
    NA-016, until August 22. Activity is holiday style on the HF bands
    using SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest, ARRL
    RTTY Rookie Roundup, The International Lighthouse, and Lightship
    Weekend, North American SSB QSO Party, QRP 20-Meter CW Fox Hunt,
    NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, SARTG
    World Wide RTTY Contest, Russian District Award Contest, Feld Hell
    Sprint, CVA DX CW Contest, NJQRP Skeeter Hunt and the FISTS Sunday
    CW Sprint are all scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest, K1USN Slow Speed Test, ICWC
    Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity
    Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, SKCC CW Sprint, Phone Weekly Test,
    A1Club AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test 40 and Mini-Test 80 are all on tap
    from August 22 to 24.

    Please see August 2022 QST, page 70 and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest
    websites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Aug 25 18:04:35 2022

    ZCZC AE34
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 34 ARLD034
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT August 25, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD034
    ARLD034 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    IK5WWA, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2. Members of the Taiping Amateur Radio Club and
    Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitter Society will be QRV with special
    callsign 9M65MA from Jalan Istana, Taiping between August 30 and
    September 1 to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Independence
    of Malaysia. Operations will be on various HF bands using CW, SSB,
    FM and various digital modes. QSL direct to 9M2OHM.

    EAST MALAYSIA, 9M6. Special event stations 9M65MQ and 9M65MS will
    be QRV from Sarawak and Sabah, respectively, between August 30 and
    September 1 to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Independence
    of Malaysia. QSL via operators' instructions.

    TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, 9Y. Members of the Trinidad and Tobago Amateur
    Radio Society are QRV with special callsign 9Y60TT until September 2
    to celebrate the 60th anniversary since Trinidad and Tobago gained
    its independence from the United Kingdom. Activity is on all bands
    and modes with multiple operators active. QSL via LoTW.

    TONGA, A3. Masa, JA0RQV will be QRV as A35JP from Nuku'alofa,
    Tongatapu Island, IOTA OC-049, from August 27 to September 30.
    Activity is in his spare time on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, FT8,
    and FT4. QSL to home call.

    MOROCCO, CN. Moroccan amateur radio operators may use the prefix
    5E9 until August 29 to celebrate the 59th birthday of King Mohammed
    VI, and Youth Day.

    ESTONIA, ES. Ed, ES2TT is QRV from Aegna Island, IOTA EU-149, until
    the end of August. Activity is on 40 and 30 meters using CW and
    SSB. QSL to home call.

    JERSEY, GJ. Keith, GU6EFB will be QRV as GJ6EFB from August 29 to
    31. Activity will be on Satellite QO-100. QSL to home call.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Members of the Gwangju DX Club are QRV as
    D73G from Nohwa Island, IOTA AS-085, until August 28. Activity is
    on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL
    via HL4CCM.

    THAILAND, HS. Brad, VK2BY is QRV as HS0ZNR from Nam Yuen in the
    Province of Ubon Ratchathani until September 2. Activity is on 160
    to 10 meters. QSL direct to home call.

    SARDINIA, IS0. Giuseppe, IK5WWA will be QRV as IM0M from La
    Maddalena Island, IOTA EU-041, from September 1 to 13. Activity
    will be on 80 to 2 meters. QSL to home call.

    BELGIUM, ON. Special event station OR1050HERZ will be QRV from
    September 1 to October 31 to mark the 1050th anniversary since the
    foundation of the town of Herzele in the Belgian province of East
    Flanders. Activity will be on all bands and modes. QSL via bureau.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Special event station PA22VUELTA is QRV until
    September 11 to draw attention to the 77th Vuelta a Espana bicycle
    race. QSL via PI4UTR.

    MACQUARIE ISLAND, VK0. Matt, VK0MQ has been QRV on 30 meters using
    FT8 around 0900z. He is active until October 1. QSL via M0OXO.

    MYANMAR, XZ. Simon, HS0ZIB plans to be QRV as XZ2A from Naypyitaw
    while working as a teacher in an orphanage. Activity will be in his
    spare time on all HF bands, excluding 60 meters. QSL via EA5GL.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special event station 8A400KJN is QRV until August
    28 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Pekalongan Regency.
    Activity is on 80 and 40 meters using SSB, and FT8 on 40 to 15
    meters. QSL via operators' instructions. In addition, look for
    station 7G1RL to be QRV from Liwungan Island, IOTA OC-237, on August
    27 and 28. Activity will be on the HF bands, as well as Satellites
    IO-86 and QO-100. QSL via HA3JB.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Nikolas, DG7PX is QRV as ZA/DG7PX. Activity of late
    has been on 20 and 15 meters using SSB. His length of stay is
    unknown. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL EME Contest, QRP 20-Meter CW Fox
    Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test,
    RTTYOps WW DX RTTY Contest, Hawaii QSO Party, ALARA Contest, YO DX
    HF Contest, W/VE Islands QSO Party, World Wide Digi DX Contest,
    Kansas QSO Party, Ohio QSO Party, CVA DX SSB Contest and the SARL HF
    CW Contest are all scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The QCX CW Challenge, ICWC Medium Speed Test, OK1WC CW Memorial,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Phone
    Weekly Test, A1Club CW AWT, CWops CW Test, Mini-Test 40 and
    Mini-Test 80 are on tap for August 29 to 31.

    Please see August 2022 QST, page 70 and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest
    websites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Sep 1 17:32:48 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD035
    ARLD035 DX news

    ZCZC AE35
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 35 ARLD035
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT September 1, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD035
    ARLD035 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    IK1QBT, K5KG, PY2KP, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News,
    DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and
    WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    TONGA, A3. Masa, JA0RQV is QRV as A35JP from Tongatapu, IOTA
    OC-049, until September 30. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using CW,
    SSB, FT8, and FT4. QSL to home call.

    TAIWAN, BV. Special event station BV0SC will be QRV on September 3
    and 4 during the Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival.
    Activity will be on 20 and 17 meters using SSB and FT8,
    respectively. QSL via BX5ABA.

    MAYOTTE, FH. Lance, W7GJ will be QRV as TO7GJ from September 6 to
    8. Activity is on 6 meters EME. QSL direct to home call.

    ITALY, I. Operators Claudio, I1NVU, Gab, IK1NEG, Tony, IK1QBT and
    Mauri, IU1JCZ will be QRV as IP1X from Gallinara Island, IOTA
    EU-083, on September 10 and 11. Activity will be on the HF bands
    using CW, SSB, and various digital modes with two stations. QSL via
    IU1JCZ.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. Nobuaki, JA0JHQ will be QRV as JD1BOW from
    September 3 to 5. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and
    FT8. This may include some SOTA activations as well. QSL to home
    call.

    BELGIUM, ON. Special event station OQ100MBS is QRV until September
    30 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Carillon School
    in Mechelen. QSL direct.

    FAROE ISLANDS, OY. Col, MM0NDX and Jonathan, MM0OKG are QRV as
    OY/home calls from Eysturoy until September 5. Activity is on the
    HF bands. QSL OY/MM0NDX via EB7DX and OY/MM0OKG via LoTW.

    BRAZIL, PY. Members of LABRE HQ are QRV as PV200BR until September
    30 in celebration of Brazil's 200 years of independence. Activity
    is on all bands and modes. QSL via PY2KP.

    DODECANESE, SV5. Gerben, PG5M will be QRV as SV5/PG5M from
    Karpathos Island, IOTA EU-001, from September 4 to 11. Activity
    will be holiday style on 40 to 10 meters using CW. QSL to home
    call.

    ICELAND, TF. George, K5KG, Steve, K4EU and Tom, K4NMR will be QRV
    as TF/home calls from September 6 to 20. Activity will be on the HF
    bands with three stations. QSL direct to home calls.

    INDIA, VU. Rajesh, VU2CW is QRV with special call sign AT75CW until
    October 2 to celebrates India's 75th anniversary of independence.
    QSL to home call.

    BURKINA FASO, XT. Harald, DF2WO will be QRV as XT2AW from September
    3 to 19. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and FT8,
    and on Satellite QO-100. QSL via M0OXO.

    VIET NAM, XV. Greg, F4BPO will be QRV as XV9BPO in the All Asian DX
    SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    KOSOVO, Z6. Rene, DL2JRM will be QRV as Z68XX from Gjilan from
    September 9 to 12. Activity will be on the HF bands. This includes
    being an entry in the upcoming Worked All Europe DX SSB contest.
    QSL to home call.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Nikolas, DG7PX is QRV as ZA/DG7PX. Activity of late
    has been on the HF bands using SSB. His length of stay is unknown.
    QSL to home call.

    CHATHAM ISLANDS, ZL7. Jeff, K5WE will be QRV as ZL7/K5WE from
    Kaingaroa, IOTA OC-038, from September 9 to 21. Activity will be on
    160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, and FT4. QSL to home
    call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The All Asian DX Phone Contest, RSGB SSB
    Field Day, SARL Field Day Contest, IARU Region 1 SSB Field Day,
    Russian RTTY World Wide Contest, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC Sprint CW
    Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, CWOps CW Open, Wake-Up. QRP
    Sprint, Colorado QSO Party, AGCW Straight Key Party, IARU Region 1
    145 MHz Contest, PODXS 070 Club Jay Hudak Memorial 80-Meter Sprint,
    WAB 144 MHz QRO Phone and the Tennessee QSO Party will certainly
    keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW
    Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Autumn SSB Series, MI QRP Labor Day CW
    Sprint, ARS Spartan CW Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest,
    RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test,
    VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80 and UKEICC
    80-Meter SSB Contest are all on tap from September 5 to 7.

    Please see September 2022 QST, page 72 and the ARRL and WA7BNM
    contest websites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Sep 8 17:37:27 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD036
    ARLD036 DX news

    ZCZC AE36
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 36 ARLD036
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT September 8, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD036
    ARLD036 DX news

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

    MADAGASCAR, 5R. Operators Ron, PA3EWP, Guenter, DL2AWG, Erno,
    DK2AMM and Gerben, PG5M will be active as 5R8WP, 5R8WG, 5R8MM and
    5R8CG, respectively, from October 11 to 22. They will operate two
    stations simultaneously on CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8. QSL 5R8WP, 5R8WG
    and 5R8MM via DL2AWG, ClubLog and LoTW. QSL 5R8CG via PG5M, ClubLog
    and LoTW.

    WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS, FW. Jean, F4CIX continues to be active
    as FW1JG. Look for him on 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10 and 6 meters
    using SSB and FT8/FT4. QSL via LoTW, ClubLog or direct.

    REUNION, FR. Michal, OK1WMR will be QRV as FR/OK1M until September
    12. Activity will be on 20, 15 and 10 meters using SSB, RTTY and
    possibly FT8. QSL via OK1M.

    MAYOTTE, FH. Michal, OK1WMR then moves on to Mayotte as FH/OK1M
    from September 13 to 25. Activity will be on 20, 15 and 10 meters
    using SSB, RTTY and possibly FT8. He will also be in the CQWW DX
    RTTY Contest. QSL via OK1M.

    FRENCH POLYNESIA, FO. Vincent, K6VVK will be QRV as FO/K6VVK from
    September 27 to October 5. Activity will be holiday style on 160 to
    6 meters using CW, SSB and FT8/FT4. QSL only via LoTW, ClubLog,
    eQSL and QRZ.com's Log Book. No direct or Bureau QSLs.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. Operators Ron, DG2RON, Olaf, DJ7TO, Werner,
    DJ9KH, Heye, DJ9RR, Rudolf, DK3CG, Frank, DL1KWK, Norbert, DL2RNS,
    Georg, DL4SVA, Christian, DL6KAC, Olaf, DL7JOM and Rolf, DL7VEE will
    be active as P29RO from October 25 to November 10. Operations will
    be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8 (F/H). QSL via
    DL4SVA, direct, by the Bureau, Club's OQRS and LoTW.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Frank, PH2M will be QRV as PJ2/PH2M from September 10
    to 25. Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands using mainly
    FT8. QSL via PH2M, by the Bureau, direct, ClubLog or LoTW.

    ICELAND, TF. Operators George, K5KG, Steve, K4EU and Tom, K4NMR
    will be active as TF/K5KG, TF/K4EU and TF/K4NMR from September 6 to
    20.

    BENIN, TY. Operators Tapani, OH5BM, Pekka, OH2TA and Timo, OH5LLR
    will be active as TY5AF from November 22 to 29. Activity will be on
    all HF bands and modes. They will also focus on the CQWW DX CW
    Contest as a Multi-Op entry.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Look for Jim, NU4Y and Ron, N4KE as
    VP5DX from October 20 to November 2. Activity will be on 160 to 10
    meters, as well as participating in the CQWW DX SSB Contest as a
    Multi-Single/ Low-Power entry. QSL via NU4Y, LoTW or ClubLog.

    TIMOR LESTE, 4W. Satoshi, JH2EUV will be active as 4W/JH2EUV until
    September 20. Activity has been mainly using FT8 on 20, 15, 12 and
    10 meters. QSL via JH2EUV, by the Bureau, direct or LoTW.

    MOROCCO, 5C40. Operators Abderrahmane, CN8QR, Hafid, CN8GFH and
    Mustapha, CN8GC are QRV with special call signs 5C40QR, 5C40GFH and
    5C40GC, respectively, until September 12, in memory of Kharbouch,
    CN8KD, who became a Silent Key on August 3. Activity will be on
    various HF bands. QSL 5C40QR via CN8WW, 5C40GFH via CN8GFH and
    5C40GC via CN8WW.

    BERMUDA, VP9. Janusz, SP9FIH will be active as SP9FIH/VP9 from
    September 23 to October 2. Look for him on 30, 17, 15 and 12 meters
    using SSB, RTTY and FT8. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS or LoTW.

    UNITED STATES, WA2. Station WA2NYC is a remembrance of the 21st
    anniversary on the attack on the World Trade Center in New York
    City. The station will operate from 0000z, September 11 to 0300z,
    September 12. QSL via LoTW. If you would like a QSL card, please
    send an SASE to the club address: Wireless Association Of New York
    City, 233 Wolverine St, Staten Island, NY 10306-1746, USA.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. The Saudi Amateur Radio Society (SARS) announced
    the 92nd Saudi National Day celebration will take place from
    September 7 to 25 with special event stations HZ92ND, 7Z92ND and
    8Z92ND. QSL all via HZ1SAR.

    LIECHTENSTEIN, HB0. Tina, DL5YL and Fred, DL5YM are QRV holiday
    style as HB0/home calls on 160 to 6 meters using CW and some SSB and
    RTTY. QSL via home calls (d/B).

    ITU GENEVA, 4U. Look for 4U1ITU with operators PA2CHR and PA3CMC
    from September 13 to 16 from the club station at ITU Headquarters.
    QSL via LoTW, Club Log OQRS or direct.

    SAN ANDRES AND PROVIDENCIA, 5J01/5K0. Operators Francisco, HK3EA
    and Gabriel, HK3MKQ will be active as 5J01EA and 5K0VT,
    respectively, from February 28 to March 5, 2023. Activity will be
    on various HF bands and modes. QSL via LoTW and eQSL.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The VHF FOC QSO Party, WAE DX Contest,
    SKCC Weekend Sprintathon, Ohio State Parks on the Air, Alabama QSO
    Party, Russian Cup Digital Contest, 50 and up ARRL September VHF
    Contest and the North American Sprint will keep contesters busy this
    weekend. The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint is on
    September 12 and the VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest is on September
    14. Please see September QST, page 72 and the ARRL and WA7BNM
    Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Sep 15 17:46:10 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD037
    ARLD037 DX news

    ZCZC AE37
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 37 ARLD037
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT September 15, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD037
    ARLD037 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    WB2REM, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    MONACO, 3A. Emmanuel, F5LIT will be QRV as 3A/F5LIT from September
    17 to 20. Activity will be on the HF bands. QSL via LoTW.

    MALTA, 9H. Members of the Marconi Amateur Radio Circle will be QRV
    as 9H6QE from September 17 to October 14 in celebration of the life
    of Queen Elizabeth II. Activity is expected on 20 to 10 meters, and
    possibly other bands. QSL via 9H1MRC.

    MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Bill, C91CCY has been active on 40 meters using SSB
    around 0400z. QSL via K3IRV.

    MADEIRA ISLANDS, CT3. Operators CT1BOL, CT1DSV, CT1ENV, CT3KN and
    CT3MD will be QRV as CR3SI from Selvagens Islands, IOTA AF-047, from
    September 21 to 25. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB,
    and FT8 as part of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the
    Reserva Natural das Ilhas Selvagens. QSL via CT1DSV.

    WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS, FW. Jean, F4CIX intends to stay on
    Wallis Island, IOTA OC-054, for another two years and QRV as
    FW/F4CIX. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB, FT8, and FT4
    mainly between 0630 and 0915z. QSL via LoTW.

    NORTHERN IRELAND, GI. Pastor Brian, GI0RWO is QRV with special
    callsign GB0KC from Belfast to celebrate the new King Charles the
    Third, as well as remembering the passing and exemplary service of
    Queen Elizabeth II. QSL via operator's instructions.

    SAN ANDRES AND PROVIDENCIA, HK0. A group of operators are QRV as
    5J0DX, 5K0C, 5K0T, and 5K0YD from San Andres, IOTA NA-033, until
    September 26. Activity is on 60 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and
    FT4. QSL 5J0DX direct via LU9FHF, 5K0C via LoTW, 5K0T direct via
    LU1FM, and 5K0YD via IK2DUW.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Special event stations HZ92ND, 7Z92ND and 8Z92ND
    are QRV until September 25 to celebrate Saudi Arabia's 92nd National
    Day. QSL all calls via HZ1SAR.

    MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1. Station JG8NQJ is QRV as JG8NQJ/JD1 from
    Marcus Island, IOTA OC-073, until September 30. Activity is on the
    HF bands using CW with a focus on 17 and 15 meters. QSL direct to
    JA8CJY.

    SVALBARD, JW. Rig, HI8RD will be QRV as JW/HI8RD from the JW5E
    Longyearbyen club station from September 19 to 27. Activity will be
    holiday style on the HF bands using SSB and FT8. QSL direct to home
    call.

    DENMARK, OZ. Con, DM5AA is QRV as OZ/DM5AA from Vejerst Strand,
    West Jylland, IOTA EU-172, until September 17. Activity is on 60,
    40, 30, and 20 meters using CW. QSL via bureau.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. Puiu, YO5BIM is QRV as P29VIM from Port
    Moresby until September 21. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters,
    including 60 meters and 70 centimeters, using mainly CW, JT9 and
    FT8. QSL to home call.

    DODECANESE, SV5. Sindre, LA6OP will be QRV as SV5/LA6OP from
    Rhodes, IOTA EU-001, from September 18 to October 9. Activity will
    be on 40 to 4 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    CHAD, TT. Nicolas, F8FQX is QRV as TT8SN from N'Djamena. Activity
    is currently on 10 and 6 meters. QSL via DL9USA.

    BELIZE, V3. Patrick is newly licensed as V32PC and QRV from Belize
    City. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL via IZ8CCW.

    BERMUDA, VP9. Janusz, SP9FIH will be QRV as SP9FIH/VP9 from
    September 23 to October 2. Activity will be on 30, 17, 15, and 12
    meters using SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL via Club Log.

    CHAGOS ISLAND, VQ9. Steve, WB4GHY is QRV as VQ9SC from Diego
    Garcia, IOTA AF-004, until November 16. Activity is in his spare
    time on 160 to 10 meters using mainly FT8 in DXpedition mode, and
    SSB. QSL direct to WB2REM.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Karen, EK6KB is a member of the South Sudan United
    Nations World Food Program in Juba and is now licensed as Z81K.

    CHATHAM ISLAND, ZL7. Jeff, K5WE and Scott, KD5GEY are QRV as
    ZL7/K5WE from the settlement of Kaingaroa on the north coast until
    September 21. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using the CW, SSB,
    RTTY, FT8, and FT4. They have permission to be active on 60 meters.
    QSL via K5WE.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL EME Contest, ARRL 10 GHz and Up
    Contest, North American RTTY Sprint, NCCC Sprint Ladder, K1USN Slow
    Speed Test, AGB NEMIGA Contest, SARL VHF/UHF Digital Contest, Texas
    QSO Party, Iowa QSO Party, QRP Afield, New Hampshire QSO Party, New
    Jersey QSO Party, Washington State Salmon Run, Wisconsin Parks on
    the Air, Feld Hell Sprint, BARTG Sprint PSK63 Contest and the Run
    for the Bacon QRP CW Contest will certainly keep contesters busy
    this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC
    Memorial, 144 MHz Fall Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest,
    RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, VHF-UHF FT8
    Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80 and CWops CW Test are
    scheduled for September 19 to 21.

    Please see September QST, page 72, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Sep 22 18:15:59 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD038
    ARLD038 DX news

    ZCZC AE38
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 38 ARLD038
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT September 22, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD038
    ARLD038 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    CT1DSV, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    TANZANIA, 5H. Tev, TA1HZ is QRV as 5H8HZ while working in Tabor.
    Activity is in his spare time on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and
    FT8. He is here until the beginning of 2023. QSL via LoTW.

    OMAN, A4. Members of the Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society are QRV
    as special event station A43KSA until September 26. QSL via A47RS.

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, A6. Tom, DL2RMS is QRV as A65/DL2RMC from Al
    Ain. Activity is on 30 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. This
    may include 160 and 6 meters as well. QSL via LoTW.

    MADEIRA ISLANDS, CT3. Operators CT1BOL, CT1DSV, CT1ENV, CT3KN and
    CT3MD are QRV as CR3SI from Selvagens Islands, IOTA AF-047, until
    September 26. Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and FT8 as
    part of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Reserva
    Natural das Ilhas Selvagens. QSL via CT1DSV.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Dieter, DF2SD is QRV with special
    call sign DR100RY until the end of 2022 to celebrate the centenary
    of Radioteletype. QSL to home call.

    FRENCH POLYNESIA, FO. Vincent, K6VVK will be QRV as FO/K6VVK from
    Moorea, IOTA OC-046, from September 27 to October 5. Activity will
    be holiday style on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and FT4.
    QSL via LoTW.

    SWITZERLAND, HB. Special event station HB175RAIL is QRV until the
    end of October to celebrate the first Swiss Rail Service of 1847.
    QSL via LoTW.

    SAN ANDRES AND PROVIDENCIA, HK0. A group of operators are QRV as
    5J0DX, 5K0C, 5K0T, and 5K0YD from San Andres, IOTA NA-033, until
    September 26. Activity is on 60 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and
    FT4. QSL 5J0DX direct via LU9FHF, 5K0C via LoTW, 5K0T direct via
    LU1FM, and 5K0YD via IK2DUW.

    SARDINIA, IS0. Luca, IK5AEQ is QRV as IM0/IK5AEQ from Maddalena
    Island, IOTA EU-041, until September 25. He is QRV on 40 to 2
    meters using SSB, FT8, and FT4. This includes being an entry in the
    CQ World Wide RTTY DX contest. QSL to home call.

    PUERTO RICO, KP4. Operators W2VQ, WP3C and WP3TT will be QRV as
    WP3C in the CQ World Wide RTTY DX contest as a Multi Single/Low
    Power entry. This includes activity for WLOTA from Lighthouse
    LH-2802. QSL via M0OXO.

    JAPAN, JA. Take, JI3DST will be QRV as JI3DST/5, JJ5RBH, JS6RRR/5,
    and JS6RRR/p from Shodo Island, IOTA AS-200, from September 25 to
    November 4. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and
    FT8, depending on call sign. QSL via LoTW.

    NAMIBIA, V5. Hanspeter, HB9BFM will be QRV as V5/HB9BFM from
    September 28 to October 11. Activity will generally be from 1600 to
    1900z on 20 meter Olivia frequencies. QSL to home call.

    CHRISTMAS ISLAND, VK9X. Stephen, VK3SN is QRV as VK9XX and is here
    for a week. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters during his
    afternoons, evenings, and some early mornings using mostly FT8 with
    some SSB. QSL via EB7DX.

    FALKLAND ISLANDS, VP8. Nathan, 2E0HSV is a technician at Port
    Stanley's radio station and plans to be QRV as VP8AAE using SSB and
    various digital modes. He plans to activate some SOTA references
    along the east and west coast. QSL via operator's instructions.

    INDONESIA, YB. Members of the ORARI Daerah Jawa Timur, Lokal
    Pasuruan are QRV with special call sign 8A1093PAS from Java Island,
    IOTA OC-021, to celebrate the 1093rd anniversary of the Pasuruan
    Regency. Their length of stay is unknown. Activity is on various
    HF and VHF bands. QSL via bureau.

    VANUATU, YJ. Darren, VK4MAP is QRV as YJ0DA and YJ0DA/p from New
    Hebrides, IOTA OC-035, and Shepherd Island, IOTA OC-111,
    respectively, until October 2. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using
    SSB. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ Worldwide RTTY DX Contest, NCCC
    RTTY Sprint, NCCC Sprint CW Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Maine
    QSO Party, AGCW VHF/UHF CW Contest, Masonic Lodges on the Air, AWA
    Amplitude Modulation QSO Party and the UBA ON 6-Meter Contest are
    all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The QCX CW Challenge, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial,
    RSGB FT4 Contest, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS
    Weeksprint, 222 MHz Fall Sprint, SKCC CW Sprint, Phone Weekly Test,
    A1Club AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80 and the UKEICC
    80-Meter Contest are scheduled for September 26 to 28.

    Please see September QST, page 72, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Sep 29 18:20:01 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD039
    ARLD039 DX news

    ZCZC AE39
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 39 ARLD039
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT September 29, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD039
    ARLD039 DX news

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

    EQUATORIAL GUINEA, 3C. Ersoy, TA2OM is now QRV as 3C3W from Malabo,
    Bioko Island, IOTA AF-010. He is here for one to two months.
    Activity of late has been on the HF bands using FT8. QSL to home
    call.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Gianpi, IK1TTD will be QRV as 8Q7TD from Fasmendhoo
    Island, IOTA AS-013, from October 2 to 17. Activity will be holiday
    style on the HF bands. QSL to home call.

    ANGOLA, D2. Mikalai, UT6UY is QRV as D2UY from Cabinda and is
    active on 20 to 10 meters using FT8. He has also been active on 6
    meters using FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special call DR45HAAN will be QRV
    from October 1 to September 30, 2023 to celebrate DARC organization
    Ortsverband Haan's 45 years. QSL direct to DL7FT.

    SOUTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Jim, E51JD is now QRV on 20 to 10 meters
    using SSB. QSL to home call.

    MARQUESAS ISLANDS, FO. Didier, F6BCW will be QRV as TX7G from Iva
    Oa, IOTA OC-027, from October 1 to 15. Activity will be on 80 to 10
    meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 if possible, daily from 0300 to
    0700z, and then 1500 to 1700z, depending on band conditions. QSL
    direct to home call.

    MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1. Take, JG8NQJ/JD1 is QRV until December 15
    and has been active using CW on 17 meters around 0900z. QSL via
    JA8CJY.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. Sam, JE1XUZ is QRV with special call 8J4S/JD1 until
    October 2. Activity is on the HF bands, as well as 2 meters and 70 centimeters, using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL to home call.

    SVALBARD, JW. Just, JW9DL, Erling, JW6VM and Halvard, JW7XK will be
    QRV from Spitsbergen, IOTA EU-026, from October 5 to 10. QSL JW7XK
    via LA7XK, JW6VM via LA6VM, and JW9DL via LA9DL. In addition, look
    for JW7XK to be QRV from Longyearbyen, Grid Square JQ78tf, on
    Satellite RS-44 between October 5 to 10. Activity will be with CW
    and SSB.

    LITHUANIA, LY. Special event station LY770CT is QRV until October
    14 to celebrate the 770th anniversary of the city of Klaipeda. QSL
    via LY1CT.

    TURKEY, TA. Berkin, TA3J is QRV as TA3J/0 from Yassica Island, IOTA
    AS-099, until the end of October. QSL to home call.

    MALI, TZ. Jeff, TZ4AM has been active on 6 meters using SSB between
    1800 and 1900z. QSL via W0SA.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. John, W5JON will be QRV as V47JA from
    Calypso Bay from October 2 to 12. Activity will be on 160 to 6
    meters using SSB and FT8. QSL to home call.

    NAMIBIA, V5. Hanspeter, HB9BFM is QRV as V5/HB9BFM until October
    11. Activity is generally from 1600 to 1900z on 20 meter Olivia
    frequencies. QSL to home call.

    ANTARCTICA. Warren, VK0WN is QRV from the Casey Research Base while
    on work assignment. Activity is holiday style on 20 meters usually
    between 0500 to 0600z. QSL via LoTW.

    VANUATU, YJ. Darren, VK4MAP is QRV as YJ0DA and YJ0DA/p from New
    Hebrides, IOTA OC-035, and Shepherd Island, IOTA OC-111,
    respectively, until October 2. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using
    SSB. QSL to home call.

    NEW ZEALAND, ZL. Members of the Whangarei Amateur Radio Club will
    be QRV as ZL75AWRC from October 1 to December 31 from North Island,
    IOTA OC-036, to celebrate the club's 75th anniversary. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Oceania DX Phone Contest, NCCC RTTY
    Sprint, NCCC Sprint CW Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Collegiate
    QSO Party, Worked All Provinces of China DX CW Contest, Russian
    World Wide Digital Contest, IARU Region 1 UHF/Microwaves Contest,
    California QSO Party, International HELL-Contest, SKCC CW QSO Party,
    UBA ON SSB Contest, RSGB DX Contest and the Peanut Power QRP Sprint
    are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, German Telegraphy CW Contest, ICWC
    Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Autumn CW
    Series, ARS Spartan CW Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest,
    RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club CW AWT, CWops Test,
    VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80, 432 MHz
    Fall Sprint and the UKEICC 80-Meter SSB Contest run from October 3
    to 5.

    Please see September QST, page 72, October QST, page 70, and the
    ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Oct 6 17:21:59 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD040
    ARLD040 DX news

    ZCZC AE40
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 40 ARLD040
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT October 6, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD040
    ARLD040 DX news

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

    EQUATORIAL GUINEA, 3C. Ersoy, TA2OM is now QRV as 3C3CA from
    Malabo, Bioko Island, IOTA AF-010. He is here for one to two
    months. Activity of late has been on the HF bands using FT8. QSL
    to home call.

    KINGDOM OF ESWATINI, 3DA. Hans, 3DA0AQ has been QRV on 10 meters
    using FT8 between 1555 and 1745z. QSL via EA5GL.

    MADAGASCAR, 5R. Francesco, IK6QON will be QRV as 5R8FG from October
    8 to 17 from Nosy Be, IOTA AF-57, Nosy Iranja, IOTA AF-57, and from
    Diego Suarez city. Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands
    using CW and SSB. QSL via IZ6BRJ.

    COMOROS, D6. A large group of operators are QRV as D60AE until
    October 17. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters, and on Satellite
    QO-100, using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, and FT4 with four stations active.
    QSL via F5GSJ.

    LIBERIA, EL. Richmond, EL2BG is active most every day on 6 meters.
    He has HF capabilities as well. QSL direct to home call.

    IRAN, EP. Abbas, EP2ABS has been active using CW on 15 meters
    before 1800z, and then on 17 meters around 1830 to 1930z. QSL via
    RW6HS.

    MARQUESAS ISLANDS, FO. Didier, F6BCW is QRV as TX7G from Iva Oa,
    IOTA OC-027, until October 15. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using
    CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 if possible, daily from 0300 to 0700z, and
    then 1500 to 1700z, depending on band conditions. QSL direct to
    home call.

    ISLE OF MAN, GD. Members of the Scarlett Point Amateur Radio
    Society are active as GD6DX, GD2TT and GD5BDX until October 10.
    Activity is on 160 to 15 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, FT4, and
    possibly SSTV. QSL via LoTW.

    GUINEA BISSAU, J5. Carlos, CT2GQA is QRV as J5JUA and is active
    until the end of 2022. Activity is mostly using FT8, and as a
    mobile station. He may also use J5GQA. QSL to home call.

    MARIANA ISLANDS, KH0. BJ, WA7WJR is QRV as AH0/WA7WJR from Rota
    Island, IOTA OC-086, until October 13. He plans to also activate
    POTA references K-9713 and K-9716. QSL direct to home call.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Dieter, DL5RDO is QRV as S79/DL5RDO from La Digue
    Island, IOTA AF-024, until October 15. Activity is on 40 to 10
    meters, and possibly the lower bands, using CW and SSB. QSL direct
    to home call.

    BENIN, TY. A group of operators will be QRV as TY0RU from October
    14 to 26. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters, including 60 meters,
    and Satellite QO-100, using CW, SSB, and FT8 with nine stations
    active. QSL via R7AL.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. John, W5JON is QRV as V47JA from Calypso
    Bay, St. Kitts, IOTA NA-104, until October 12. Activity is on 160
    to 6 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    FALKLAND ISLANDS. Garry, ZC4GR is QRV as VP8DLB from Port Stanley,
    IOTA SA-002, and is here until December. QSL via EB7DX.

    INDONESIA, YB. Operators YB9IPY, YB9HF, YB9GWR, YB9JAJ, YD9GBX and
    YD9GBU plan to be QRV as homecalls/p from Sumbawa Island, IOTA
    OC-150, from October 13 to 16. Activity will be on 160, 40, 20, 15
    and 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via IK2DUW.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Peter, OE6PBD is QRV as ZA/OE6PBD from Lake Shkodra
    Resort until October 11. Activity is holiday style on Satellite
    QO-100 and 2 meters EME. QSL to home call.

    NEW ZEALAND, ZL. Members of the Whangarei Amateur Radio Club are
    QRV as ZL75WARC until December 31 from North Island, IOTA OC-036, to
    celebrate the club's 75th anniversary. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Oceania DX CW Contest, NCCC RTTY
    Sprint, NCCC Sprint CW Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Makrothen
    RTTY Contest, QRP ARCI Fall CW QSO Party, Nevada QSO Party,
    Microwave Fall Sprint, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, Arizona QSO
    Party, Pennsylvania QSO Party, South Dakota QSO Party, PODXS 070
    Club 160-Meter Great Pumpkin Sprint and UBA 80-Meter ON CW Contest
    will certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The 10-10 International 10-10 Day Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test,
    ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, NAQCC CW Sprint, Phone Weekly
    Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest,
    Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80 and the RSGB 80-Meter Autumn Data Series
    are scheduled for October 10 to 12.

    Please see October QST, page 70, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Oct 13 17:38:25 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD041
    ARLD041 DX news

    ZCZC AE41
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 41 ARLD041
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT October 13, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD041
    ARLD041 DX news

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

    COMOROS, D6. A large group of operators are QRV as D60AE until
    October 17. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters, and on Satellite
    QO-100, using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, and FT4 with four stations active.
    QSL via F5GSJ.

    IRELAND, EI. Members of the East Leinster Amateur Radio club are
    QRV with EI0EL until October 16 with the 98th Dublin Scouts for the
    65th Jamboree On The Air event. Activity is on 80, 40, and 20
    meters, VHF frequencies, and with DMR. In addition, look for
    stations EI1JOTA and EI7JOTA to be active as well. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Manfred, DK1BT, Tom, DL7BO, Wolf, DL4WK, Annette,
    DL6SAK, and Frank, DL7UFR are QRV as TO2DL until October 23.
    Activity is on 160 to 10 meters, including 60 meters, using CW, SSB,
    and various digital modes, with three stations active. QSL via
    DL7DF.

    SAINT BARTHELEMY, FJ. Phil, K2LIO is QRV as FJ4WEB. Activity is on
    40, 20, 15 and 10 meters using SSB. He is usually active during his
    mornings and late afternoons. QSL to home call.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Members of radio club HL0UHQ are QRV as
    HL22NSF until October 30 during the 103rd Korean National Sports
    Festival. QSL via bureau.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Look for HZ1JOTA to be QRV during the 65th
    Jamboree On The Air event. QSL via operators' instructions.

    GUINEA BISSAU, J5. Carlos, CT2GQA is QRV as J5JUA and is active
    until the end of 2022. Activity is mostly using FT8, and as a
    mobile station. He may also use J5GQA. QSL to home call.

    JAPAN, JA. Moto, JS6UKY will be QRV as JS6UKY/6 from Okinawa
    Island, IOTA AS-107, from October 18 to 25. Activity will be on 40
    to 15 meters using CW. QSL to home call.

    AUSTRIA, OE. Special event station OE2XWL/2 is QRV until October 16
    while taking part in the 65th Jamboree on the Air event. QSL via
    bureau.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Wolfgang, OE1MWW is QRV as S79/OE1MWW until October
    21. Activity is holiday style on 20 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and
    FT4. He may be active on 17 and 15 meters as well. QSL to home
    call.

    BENIN, TY. A group of operators are QRV as TY0RU until October 26.
    Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, including 60 meters, and Satellite
    QO-100, using CW, SSB, and FT8 with nine stations active. QSL via
    R7AL.

    CANADA, VE. Carlos, VA3CRL will be QRV from the North Maple
    Regional Park, POTA VE-1368, during the 65th Jamboree On The Air
    event. QSL to home call.

    MONTSERRAT, VP2M. Operators K7NM, AC7ZN, WA5POK, KM4TYV, K5LDA, and
    KD6XH are QRV as VP2MLB, VP2MZN, VP2MOK, VP2MYV, VP2MDA, and VP2MXH, respectively, until October 20. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters
    using CW, SSB, FT8, and FT4. QSL to home calls.

    INDONESIA, YB. Operators YB9IPY, YB9JAJ, YB9HF, YB9GWR, YD9GBX and
    YD9GBU are QRV as home calls/p from Sumbawa Island, IOTA OC-150,
    until October 16. Activity is on 160, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters
    using SSB and FT8. QSL to home calls.

    VANUATU, YJ. Mike, VK2BXE is QRV as YJ0MB until October 15.
    Activity is on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB. QSL to home
    call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL EME Contest, 65th Scout
    JOTA/JOTI event, JARTS World Wide RTTY Contest, 10-10 International
    Fall CW Contest, Worked All Germany Contest, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC
    CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, New York QSO Party, Feld Hell
    Sprint, Argentina National 7 MHz Contest, Asia-Pacific Fall CW
    Sprint, UBA ON 2-Meter Contest, Illinois QSO Party, RSGB RoLo CW and
    the Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest will keep contesters busy this
    upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW
    Memorial, RSGB FT4 Contest, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest,
    RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club CW AWT, CWops Test,
    VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80 and the
    AGCW Semi-Automatic Key CW Evening are all scheduled for October 17
    to 19.

    The ARRL School Club Roundup is scheduled for October 17 to 21.

    Please see October QST, page 70, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Oct 20 17:46:25 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD042
    ARLD042 DX news

    ZCZC AE42
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 42 ARLD042
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT October 20, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD042
    ARLD042 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    N2HX, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Don, K6ZO is QRV as 7Q6M until November 29. Activity
    is on 160 to 6 meters. He plans to be active in the upcoming CQ
    World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    QATAR, A7. Special event stations A722FWC, A71FIFA, A72FIFA,
    A73FIFA, A74FIFA, A75FIFA, A76FIFA, A77FIFA, and A78FIFA are QRV
    from various locations in Qatar until December 18 during the FIFA
    Football World Championship. QSL via operators' instructions.

    MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Jean-Louis, ZS6AAG is QRV as C96JLH from Nametil
    while working for Doctors Without Borders. Activity is in his spare
    time. He has been active on Satellite QO-100, but also on 20 meters
    using FT8. His length of stay is unknown. QSL to home call.

    SAINT BARTHELEMY, FJ. Phil, K2LIO is now QRV as FJ4WEB. Activity
    is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB. QSL to home call.

    COLOMBIA, HK. Operators HK4SSI, HK4RMT, HJ4DMD and HJ4YZA will be
    QRV from the Cerro Nutibara Recreation Site, HK-0006, on October 22
    and 23 for a POTA activation. Activity will be on 40 to 20 meters
    using SSB and FT8, and on various Satellites. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Members of radio club HL0UHQ are QRV as
    HL22NSF until October 30 during the 103rd Korean National Sports
    Festival. QSL via bureau.

    GUINEA BISSAU, J5. Carlos, CT2GQA is QRV as J5JUA and is active
    until the end of 2022. Activity is mostly using FT8, and as a
    mobile station. He may also use J5GQA. QSL to home call.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. A large group of operators will be QRV as
    P29RO from Loloata Island, IOTA OC-240, from October 25 to November
    10. Activity is on all bands and modes. QSL via DL4SVA.

    BONAIRE, PJ4. Tjeerd, PE1OJR is QRV as PJ4TB until October 31.
    Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using SSB and FT8. This includes
    being active in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL via
    LoTW.

    SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. Ed, N2HX is QRV as PJ7PL until December 9.
    Activity is holiday style on the HF bands using CW, SSB, RTTY, and
    FT8. This includes being active in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX
    SSB and CW contests. QSL to home call.

    SUDAN, ST. Nader, ST2NH has been active using FT8 on 20 meters just
    after 0100z. QSL via EA7FTR.

    TURKEY, TA. Members of the Tango Alpha Ham Radio Club will be QRV
    as TC29EKM from October 26 to 30 to commemorate the proclamation of
    the Republic of Turkey. QSL via operators' instructions.

    BENIN, TY. A group of operators are QRV as TY0RU until October 26.
    Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, including 60 meters, and Satellite
    QO-100, using CW, SSB, and FT8 with nine stations active. QSL via
    R7AL.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Randy, K5ZD will be QRV as V47T from St.
    Kitts, IOTA NA-104, from October 23 to November 1. This includes
    being a Single Op/All Band/High Power entry in the upcoming CQ World
    Wide DX SSB contest. QSL via LoTW.

    NAMIBIA, V5. Gunter, DK2WH is QRV as V51WH. Activity is on 160 to
    10 meters. During contests he will be active as V55Y. QSL via
    operator's instructions.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Kann, JJ2RCJ will be QRV as VP5Z
    from Providenciales Island, IOTA NA-002, from October 24 to 31.
    Activity will be on the HF bands using FT8 with some CW. QSL to
    home call.

    FALKLAND ISLANDS. Garry, ZC4GR is QRV as VP8DLB from Port Stanley
    and is here until December. He is active on 40 to 10 meters using
    FT8. QSL via EB7DX

    KOSOVO, Z6. Rene, DL2JRM will be QRV as Z68XX near Gjilan from
    October 27 to 31. Activity will be on the HF bands using mainly CW.
    This includes being active in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX SSB
    contest. QSL to home call.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Dragan, 4O4A is QRV as ZA/4O4A. QSL via YU4YY.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. Stew Perry Topband CW Challenge, North
    American SSB Sprint Contest, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
    Telephone Pioneers QSO Party, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, YBDXPI FT8
    Contest, UK/EI DX SSB Contest and YLRL DX/NA YL Anniversary Contest
    are scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The Classic CW Exchange, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, SKCC CW
    Sprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test 40,
    Mini-Test 80 and the UKEICC 80-Meter CW Contest are on tap for
    October 24 to 26.

    Please see October QST, page 70, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Oct 27 18:20:27 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD043
    ARLD043 DX news

    ZCZC AE43
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 43 ARLD043
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT October 27, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD043
    ARLD043 DX news

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

    TOGO, 5V. Andy, KB9IJI is QRV as 5V7JA. Activity is on 20, 15, and
    12 meters using mostly FT8. His length of stay is unknown. QSL to
    home call.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Don, K6ZO is QRV as 7Q6M until November 29. Activity
    is on 160 to 6 meters. He plans to be active in the CQ World Wide
    DX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    ESTONIA, ES. Look for ES9UKR to be a Multi/2 entry in the CQ World
    Wide DX SSB contest. QSL via ES5RY.

    SAINT MARTIN, FS. A group of operators are QRV as TO5M until
    October 31. This includes an entry in the CQ World Wide DX SSB
    contest. QSL via LoTW.

    THAILAND, HS. A large group of operators will be QRV as E2A from
    Ban Ta Bong, Phimai, as a Multi Op entry in the CQ World Wide DX SSB
    contest. QSL via E21EIC.

    DJIBOUTI, J2. Members of the Mediterraneo DX Club will be QRV as
    J28MD from October 29 to November 7. Activity will be on the HF
    bands, with a focus on the low and new bands, using CW, SSB, and
    various digital modes. QSL via IK2VUC.

    ST. LUCIA, J6. Bill, K9HZ is QRV as J68HZ until November 5.
    Activity is on the HF bands. This includes being a Multi Op entry
    in the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL via LoTW.

    MONGOLIA, JT. A group of operators will be QRV as JT5DX from
    Zuunburen as a Multi Op entry in the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest.
    QSL via JT5DX.

    GUAM, KH2. Operators Toshinobu, NH2C and Mikawa, WI3O will be QRV
    as AH2R as a Multi/Single entry in the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest.
    QSL via LoTW.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. A large group of operators are QRV as P29RO
    from Loloata Island, IOTA OC-240, until November 10. Activity is on
    all bands and modes. QSL via DL4SVA.

    ST. EUSTATIUS, PJ5. John, W5JON is QRV as PJ5/W5JON until November
    1. Activity is on the HF bands using SSB and FT8. This includes
    being a Single Op/All Band entry in the CQ World Wide DX SSB
    contest. QSL via LoTW.

    EGYPT, SU. Members of the Egyptian Radio Amateur Organization plan
    to be QRV as SU8X in the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL via
    OH2BH.

    TURKEY, TA. A large group of operators will be QRV as TC7G in the
    CQ World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL via YM7KK.

    ICELAND, TF. Ben, TF3T will be QRV from Reykjavik in the CQ World
    Wide DX SSB contest as a Single Op/All Band/High Power entry. QSL
    via TF3MH.

    CORSICA, TK. Valentin, DL5GA is QRV as TK/DL5GA until November 1.
    Activity is holiday style on 80 to 10 meters using SSB. This
    includes being a part-time entry in the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest
    as a Single Op entry. QSL to home call.

    MALI, TZ. Jeff, TZ4AM is QRV from Bamako and is active on 40 to 6
    meters using CW and SSB. QSL via KX4R.

    ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, V2. A group of operators will be QRV as V26B
    from Antigua, IOTA NA-100, in the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest as a Multi/Single entry. QSL direct to KA2AEV.

    BRUNEI, V8. Hajime, JO1RUR will be QRV as V85RH from Gadong in the
    CQ World Wide DX SSB contest as a Single Op/All Band/High Power
    entry. QSL via LoTW.

    COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS, VK9C. Operators VK6VY, VK6CQ, VK3QB and
    VK3HJ are QRV as VK9CM until November 3. They will be active as
    VK9C in the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL via EB7DX.

    CHRISTMAS ISLAND, VK9X. Mikio, JA3GEP is QRV as VK9QO until October
    31. Activity is on Satellite QO-100. QSL via LoTW.

    VANUATU, YJ. Chris, VK2NYA is QRV as YJ0CA from Port Vila, Efate
    Island, IOTA OC-035. Activity is on 40, 20, and 15 meters, and
    possibly 10 meters, using SSB. This includes being a Single Op
    entry in the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL direct to home call.

    KOSOVO, Z6. Rene, DL2JRM is QRV as Z68XX near Gjilan until October
    31. Activity is on the HF bands using mainly CW. This includes
    being active in the CQ World Wide DX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ Worldwide DX SSB Contest, NCCC
    RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, Zombie CW Shuffle, K1USN Slow Speed CW
    Test, Feld Hell Sprint, and Ham Spirit CW Contest are all on tap for
    this upcoming weekend.

    The QCX CW Challenge, ICWC Medium Speed Test, OK1WC CW Memorial,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, QCX Challenge, ICWC Medium
    Speed Test, Silent Key Memorial CW Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, QRP
    40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test,
    VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 CW, Mini-Test 80 CW and
    the UKEICC 80-Meter SSB Contest are scheduled for October 31 to
    November 2.

    Please see October QST, page 70, November QST, page 77, and the ARRL
    and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Nov 3 17:18:24 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD044
    ARLD044 DX news

    ZCZC AE44
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 44 ARLD044
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT November 3, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD044
    ARLD044 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    LU5AG, ON3XI, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL,
    Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
    sites. Thanks to all.

    TANZANIA, 5H. Jeff, K5DJR is QRV as 5H2JC from Same until November
    6 while on a mission trip. Activity is in his spare time on 40 and
    20 meters using mainly SSB and PSK31. QSL via LoTW.

    MADAGASCAR, 5R. Eiki, JH8JWF is QRV as 5R8AS from Ivato,
    Talatamaty, IOTA AF-013, until November 6. Activity is on 80 to 6
    meters using FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    GHANA, 9G. Dave, AB0GC is QRV as 9G1SD from the Wenchi, Brong
    Region. Activity is on 17 to 6 meters using FT8 and FT4 at various
    times during the day. QSL direct to home call.

    KUWAIT, 9K. Members of the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society are QRV as
    9K2F from Failaka Island, IOTA AS-118, until November 9. Activity
    is on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via 9K2HN.

    TONGA, A3. Stan, LZ1GC and Ivan, LZ1PM are QRV as A35GC from
    Tongatapu, IOTA OC-049, until November 20. Activity is on 160 to 6
    meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 with two stations. QSL via
    LZ1GC.

    MOROCCO, CN. Special event station CN47MS is QRV until November 10
    and will commemorate the 47th anniversary of the Green March.
    Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and various digital
    modes. This includes activity on Satellite QO-100. QSL via CN8WW.

    URUGUAY, CX. Special event station CX100B is QRV until November 30
    to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Radio Paradizabal broadcasting
    for the first time beginning on November 2, 1922. QSL via CX1AA.

    THAILAND, HS. Lars, SM6NT is QRV as HS0ZME from Hua Hin and is here
    until April 2, 2023. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using mainly
    CW. QSL to home call.

    DJIBOUTI, J2. Members of the Mediterraneo DX Club are QRV as J28MD
    until November 7. Activity is on the HF bands, with a focus on the
    low and new bands, using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL
    via IK2VUC.

    MARIANA ISLANDS, KH0. Harry, JG7PSJ is QRV as WH0RU from Saipan,
    IOTA OC-086, until November 6. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using
    CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Members of the Radio Club ARM Belgrano will be QRV
    with special event stations LU4AAO, LU4AAO/A and LU4AAO/D from
    November 5 to 13 for Tradition Day, which celebrates the birthday of
    Jose Hernandez. Activity will be on the HF and V/UHF bands using
    CW, SSB, SSTV, and FT8. Activity will include being on the FM
    Satellites. QSL direct to LU4AAO.

    BELGIUM, ON. Special event station OR78CLM is QRV until November 6
    to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the liberation in
    Knokke-Heist by Canadian troops. Activity is on all HF bands using
    CW, FT8, FT4, and DMR. QSL via ON6HC.

    BRAZIL, PY. Special event station ZW200ESQ is QRV until November 30
    to celebrate the bicentennial of the Brazilian Navy. Activity is on
    80 meters to 70 centimeters using CW, SSB, various digital modes,
    and on the FM Satellites. QSL via bureau.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. A large group of operators are QRV as P29RO
    from Loloata Island, IOTA OC-240, until November 10. Activity is on
    all bands and modes. QSL via DL4SVA.

    GREECE, SV. A group of operators are QRV as SX22HAF until November
    30 to celebrate Hellenic Air Force Day. Activity is on all bands
    using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via LoTW.

    BANABA ISLAND, T3. Members of the Rebel DX Group are QRV as T33T
    until November 15. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using FT8 in
    DXpedition mode. QSL via LoTW.

    PALAU, T8. A group of operators are QRV as T88WA from Koror Island,
    IOTA OC-009, until November 14. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters
    using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via M0URX.

    MALI, TZ. Jeff, TZ4AM is QRV from Bamako and is active on 40 to 6
    meters using CW and SSB. QSL via KX4R.

    INDONESIA, YB. Amir, YB9IPY/p is QRV from the Rajaampat Islands,
    IOTA OC-239, until November 8. Activity is on the HF bands using
    only FT8. QSL direct to IK2DUW.

    ST. HELENA, ZD7. Christopher, HB9FIY will be QRV as ZD7CA from
    November 5 to 26. Activity will be in his spare time on 40 to 10
    meters using SSB, PSK31, and RTTY. QSL via EA5GL.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL CW Sweepstakes Contest, QRP
    80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow
    Speed CW Test, Gunung Jati DX SSB Contest, EANET Sprint and High
    Speed Club CW Contest will certainly keep contesters busy this
    upcoming weekend.

    The ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter
    Autumn Data Series, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, ARS Spartan
    CW Sprint, ICWC Medium Speed Test, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, QRP 40-Meter
    CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8
    Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 and Mini-Test 80 are on tap for
    November 7 to 9.

    Please see November QST, page 77, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Dec 8 19:16:01 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD049
    ARLD049 DX news

    ZCZC AE49
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 49 ARLD049
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 8, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD049
    ARLD049 DX news

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

    NIGER, 5U. Giorgio, IU5HWS is currently active as 5UA99WS, mostly
    on 15 meter SSB until December 20. QSL direct via EA5GL, OQRS or
    LoTW.

    THE GAMBIA, C5. Andre, ON7YK is QRV as C5YK during his spare time
    until February 24, 2023, mostly on 10 and 12 meters, and also on 20,
    17 and 15 meters using CW and digital modes. QSL direct via ON7YK
    or LoTW.

    WILLIS ISLAND, VK9/W. Sands, VU2WXW/VK4WXW, is working at the
    Meteorology Weather Station until April. He has been on 40, 20 and
    15 meters and hopes to add 17, 12 and 10 meters as well. QSL via
    Club Log.

    BANGLADESH, S2. Team S21DX will be active from Dhal Char Island
    (AS-140) from December 10 to 16 December. Plans are for eight
    operators (S21AM, S21BK, S21D, S21IT, S21MK, S21OM, S21RC and S21TG)
    to be QRV with two SSB stations, one FT8 (F/H) station, and one
    station for QO-100 satellite (SSB). QSL direct to EB7DX. All QSOs
    will be uploaded to LoTW or Club Log.

    BURKINA FASO, XT. Harald, DF2WO and will be operating as XT2AW
    until December 18 on HF and via QO-100. QSL via M0OXO (OQRS), LoTW
    or direct.

    LAOS, XW. Vincent, XW4KV plans to activate 12 locator grids via
    QO-100, until December 23. HF operation is expected as well from
    December 13 to 18. QSL via F4BVK (d/B), OQRS or LoTW.

    SENEGAL, 6W. Earl, WA3DX will sign WA3DX/6W, from December 22 to
    January 20, mostly on 20 meter SSB and FT8, but also on 40 to 10, 2
    meters and 70 cm FM, and APRS. He will also be QRV as 6W1/WA3DX,
    6W6/WA3DX, and 6W9/WA3DX. QSL direct to home call or LoTW.

    BURKINA FASO, XT. Harald, DF2WO will be active as XT2AW until
    December 17. He is operating CW, SSB, FT8 and FT4 on HF and plans
    to be QRV on QO-100 as well. QSL via M0OXO's OQRS.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Burkhard, DL3KZA is active as ZA/DL3KZA until December
    13 on 40 to 17 meters, using mostly FT8. QSL via home call, direct
    or via the Bureau.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Vadim, R6CA will be active as 8Q7CA from December 13
    to 22. He will operate CW, SSB and FT8 on 80 to 10 meters. QSL via
    LoTW, Club Log OQRS or via home call.

    CEUTA AND MELILLA, EA9. Yuris, YL2GM signs EA9/YL7A or EA9/YL2GM
    from Ceuta until December 12 on the HF bands using CW, SSB and FT8.
    QSL via home call.

    ANTARCTICA, VP8. Seba, SQ1SGB will be operating as VP8/SQ1SGB/p
    during his spare time, until February 1, 2023. He is QRV on 40 and
    20 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via EB7DX.

    SPAIN, EA. Special event station EE44C celebrates the 44th
    anniversary of Spain's present constitution until December 18. QSL
    direct via EC5WR, LoTW or eQSL. Also, EH5FPM operates around the
    Patron Saint Festivities of Mazarron until December 11. QSL to
    EA5JDN via the Bureau, eQSL or LoTW.

    HAWAII, KH6. Jim, N6TJ will sign KH7Q from the KH6YY station this
    weekend in the ARRL 10 Meter Contest. This will be a mixed mode
    effort using SSB and CW. QSL via AH6NF.

    ENGLAND, G. The RSGB holds their Transatlantic Centenary Tests
    throughout December, commemorating the tests towards the first
    transatlantic contact on HF. Look for special call signs G5WS,
    G5AT, G6XX, G6ZZ, G3DR, and GM3DR. Additional calls may also be
    used from other parts of the country: GM5WS (Scotland), GW5WS
    (Wales), GU5WS (Guernsey), GD5WS (Isle of Man), GJ5WS (Jersey) and
    GI5WS (Northern Ireland). QSL via M0OXO. Logs will be uploaded to
    LoTW and Club Log.

    FINLAND, OH. The Market Reef DX Association station, OH9A operates
    with the call sign OH1XMAS until December 26 on all bands and modes.
    QSL via Club Log OQRS or direct.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Hernan, LU1COP will be active as LP1A/E from Isla
    Martin Garcia until December 11, operating SSB and FT8 on 80 to 10
    meters. QSL via LoTW or EA7FTR.

    BELGIUM, ON. The UBA Section Bruxelles-Est (ON5UB) will be active
    as OR78NUTS from December 9 to 11 to commemorate the 78th
    anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. The
    suffix of the special call sign is General Anthony C. McAuliffe's
    famous single-word reply in response to a surrender ultimatum. QSL
    via ON5UB.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Celebrating Christmas and the New Year, special
    call sign PH22XMAS will be active until December 28, while PH23HNY
    will be QRV from December 28 to January 31. QSL cards will not be
    available.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL 10-Meter Contest, PODXS 070
    Club Triple Play Low Band Sprint, TRC Digi Contest, SKCC Weekend
    Sprintathon, ARI 40/80 Contest, International Naval Contest, QRP
    ARCI Holiday Spirits Sprint, CQC Great Colorado Snowshoe Run and the
    4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint are all on tap for your
    contesting pleasure. Please see December 2022 QST, page 59 and the
    ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Dec 15 17:48:36 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD050
    ARLD050 DX news

    ZCZC AE50
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 50 ARLD050
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 15, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD050
    ARLD050 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    G7WKX, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and
    the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    ROTUMA, 3D2. Antoine, 3D2AG/p has been active on 17 meters using CW
    around 2240z, and on 15 meters using CW after 2300z. QSL via 3D2AG.

    TANZANIA, 5H. JP, VU2BGC is QRV as 5H5PJ from Iringa. Activity is
    in his spare time. He has been active on 20 meters using CW. His
    length of stay is unknown. QSL via LoTW.

    NIGER, 5U. Giorgio, IU5HWS is QRV as 5UA99WS until December 20.
    Activity has been mostly on 15 meters using SSB. QSL direct to
    EA5GL.

    SENEGAL, 6W. Earl, WA3DX will be QRV as 6W1/WA3DX from Dakar and
    Mbao, and as 6W6/WA3DX from Kaolack and Marloj, from December 22 to
    January 20, 2023. Activity will be holiday style on 40 to 10 meters
    using FT8 and some SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Elena, 8Q7CA is QRV from Nalaguraidhoo Island, IOTA
    AS-013, until December 22. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW,
    SSB, and FT8. QSL via RC5A.

    KUWAIT, 9K. Members of the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society and fellow
    Gulf state Qatari Amateur Radio operators are QRV with special call
    9K9QATAR until December 20 during the Qatari National Day
    celebrations. QSL via EC6DX.

    THE GAMBIA, C5. Andre, ON7YK is QRV as C5YK until February 24,
    2023. Activity is in his spare time mostly on 12 and 10 meters, and
    then on 20, 17, and 15 meters using CW and various digital modes.
    QSL direct to home call.

    BALEARIC ISLANDS, EA6. Simon, G7WKX will be QRV as EA6/G7WKX from
    December 20 to January 2, 2023. Activity will be on the HF bands
    from as many POTA sites as possible QSL to home call.

    KYRGYZSTAN, EX. Bob, DU7ET is QRV as EX0ET from Bishkek. Activity
    is in his spare time during his daylight hours on 30 to 10 meters
    using CW. QSL direct to home call.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Ahmed Hashash Al-Talib, HZ1CY is QRV as HZ1YOTA
    during December while taking part in the annual Youth On The Air
    activities. QSL via HZ1SAR.

    MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1. Take, JG8NQJ/JD1 has been active using FT8
    on 160 meters between 1000 and 1100z, and then on 17 meters using CW
    around 0900z, and afterwards on 15 meters using CW. QSL via JA8CJY.

    ARUBA, P4. Heli, DD0VR and Bigi, DE3BWR are QRV as P4/DD0VR until
    December 23. Activity is on the HF bands using CW and SSB with QRP
    power. QSL via DD0VR.

    WILLIS ISLAND, VK9W. Sands, VK4WXW is QRV as VK9WX until April 2023
    while working as part of a meteorological team. Activity is in his
    spare time on 20 meters using SSB. QSL via operator's instructions.

    BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, VP2V. Ron, VP2VAO has been QRV on 40 meters
    using SSB between 0315 and 0415z. QSL to home call.

    ANTARCTICA. Seba, SQ1SGB is QRV as VP8/SQ1SGB/p from Halley VI base
    until February 1, 2023. Activity is in his spare time on 40 and 20
    meters using SSB and FT8, respectively. QSL via EB7DX.

    ANTARCTICA. Sunny, VU2CUW is QRV as AT42I from Maitri Station for
    about one year. Activity is in his spare time. QSL via VU2CRS.

    BURKINA FASO, XT. Harald, DF2WO is QRV as XT2AW from Ouagadougou
    until December 18. Activity is on the HF bands and on Satellite
    QO-100. QSL via M0OXO.

    LAOS, XW. Vincent, XW4KV is QRV until December 23. His plans are
    to activate 12 locator grids via Satellite QO-100. He has also been
    active on 15 meters using SSB, and FT8 in DXpedition mode, around
    0800z and 1030z, respectively. QSL via F4BVK.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Ron, NS5K is QRV as ZA15K from Lushnje for a year
    while performing missionary work here. Activity is in his spare
    time on 40 and 20 meters. QSL via operator's instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL CW Rookie Roundup, Stew Perry
    Topband CW Challenge, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt,
    NCCC CW Sprint, AGB-Party Contest, Russian 160-Meter Contest, K1USN
    Slow Speed CW Test, Feld Hell Sprint, OK DX RTTY Contest, RAC Winter
    Contest, Croatian CW Contest and the Run for the Bacon QRP CW
    Contest are scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW
    Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint,
    NAQCC CW Sprint, QRP 160-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test,
    A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40
    and Mini-Test 80 are on tap for December 19 to 21. Please see
    December 2022 QST, page 59 and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web sites
    for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Fri Dec 23 00:40:08 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD051
    ARLD051 DX news

    ZCZC AE51
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 51 ARLD051
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 22, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD051
    ARLD051 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    JG7PSJ, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and
    the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    SENEGAL, 6W. Earl, WA3DX is QRV as 6W1/WA3DX from Dakar, 6W6/WA3DX
    from Mbao, and 6W9/WA3DX from Kaolack and Marloj Island. Activity
    is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Pete, VK4CCV is QRV as VK4CCV/DU7 from Cebu.
    Activity is on all bands and modes. This is a temporary call sign.
    QSL to home call.

    CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Frank, DL2GRF is QRV as EA8/DL2GRF until
    January 14, 2023. Activity is on 20 to 10 meters using QRP power.
    QSL to home call.

    FRENCH GUIANA, FY. Pierre-Jean, F4GPK will be QRV as FY/F4GPK from
    Kourou from December 26 to January 8, 2023. QSL direct to home
    call.

    GRENADA, J3. Mike, M0MDS is QRV as J38TB from True Blue Bay until
    December 30. Activity is on 40, 20, and 17 meters using CW, SSB,
    and FT8. QSL to home call.

    OGASAWARA ISLANDS, JD1. Harry, JG7PSJ will be QRV as JD1BMH from
    Chichijima Island, IOTA AS-031, from December 24 to January 2, 2023.
    Activity will be 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and RTTY. QSL
    direct to home call.

    AUSTRIA, OE. Members of the ARCDXC Club are QRV with special call
    4U1XMAS until December 31. QSL via UA3DX.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Heli, DD0VR and Bigi, DE3BWR are QRV as PJ2/DD0VR
    until January 5, 2023. Activity is on 20, 15, and 10 meters using
    SSB, FT8, and FT4. QSL to DD0VR.

    SLOVENIA, S5. Special event station S523PMC is QRV until January 8,
    2023 to promote the PMC Contest. QSL via bureau.

    COSTA RICA, TI. Joe, VE3BW is QRV as TI7/VE3BW from Las Villas del
    Guayabo until January 3, 2023. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using
    CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL to home call.

    BELIZE, V3. Oliver, DJ5QW is QRV as V31TX until March 2023.
    Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW. QSL to home call.

    NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. Marcelo, ZL1MTO will be QRV as VK9MTO from
    December 29 to January 5, 2023. Activity will be holiday style on
    20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB, FT8, and FT4, generally between
    0600 to 1100z. QSL to home call.

    INDIA, VU. Members of the Erode Amateur Radio Club are QRV with
    special call AT2EOD until December 25 for a Field Day operation.
    Activity is on 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters, as well as Satellite
    QO-100, using SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW. In addition, members of
    Team POTA India are QRV with special call AU2SOA until December 31.
    Activity is on the HF bands using SSB, SSTV, and FT8. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    ROMANIA, YO. Special event call sign YR1400VT is QRV until June 30,
    2023 to draw attention to the long distance Transilvanica trail.
    QSL direct.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Ron, NS5K is QRV as ZA15K while doing missionary work.
    Activity is in his spare time on 40 and 20 meters using SSB. QSL to
    home call.

    UK SOVEREIGN BASES ON CYPRUS, ZC4. Garry, 2M1DHG is QRV as ZC4GR
    and has been QRV for the past week or so with reported activity on
    40, 30 and 10 meters FT8. QSL via EB7DX.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 160-Meter CW
    Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test and RAEM CW
    Contest are all on tap for this weekend.

    The DARC Christmas Contest, QCX CW Challenge, ICWC Medium Speed CW
    Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest,
    RTTYOPS Weeksprint, SKCC CW Sprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone
    Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80 and
    the CW QRS Xmas Activity runs from December 26 to 31.

    Please see December 2022 QST, page 59 and the ARRL and WA7BNM
    Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jan 5 17:37:43 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD001
    ARLD001 DX news

    ZCZC AE01
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 1 ARLD001
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 5, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD001
    ARLD001 DX news

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

    KENYA, 5Z. Scott, WA5A is QRV as 5Z4/WA5A and is active on 40, 20,
    17, and 10 meters. QSL to home call.

    QATAR, A7. Anton, RN1B is QRV as A75GC from Doha until the end of
    the month. Activity is in his spare time on the HF bands using CW
    and SSB. QSL direct to RW3RN.

    CHINA, BY. Special event station BY1CRA/WRTC is QRV during the
    January 2023 WRTC 2023 special event.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Harald, DF2WO is QRV as D44TWO from Sao Tiago, IOTA
    AF-005, until January 21. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW,
    SSB, FT8, and FT4, as well as on Satellite QO-100. QSL via M0OXO.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special event call sign DB100RDF
    is QRV during all of 2023 to celebrate the 100 years of radio
    broadcasting in Germany. QSL via bureau.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Marc, ON5SM is QRV as DU9/ON5SM from Mindanao,
    IOTA OC-130, until January 21. Activity is on the HF bands using
    SSB, SSTV, and FT8. QSL to home call.

    KYRGYZSTAN, EX. Bob, WT3A is QRV as EX0ET from Bishkek. Activity
    is on 20 to 10 meters. QSL direct to home call.

    FRANCE, F. Special event station TM80NT is QRV until January 15 to
    commemorate the 80th anniversary of the death of inventor, engineer,
    and futurist Nikola Tesla. QSL via F8GGZ.

    CROZET ISLAND, FT/W. Station FT8WW is QRV until January 26. QSL
    via OQRS.

    WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS, FW. Darren, VK4MAP is QRV as FW/VK4MAP
    until the middle of January. Activity is holiday style on 80, 40,
    20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    SCOTLAND, GM. Special event station GB2KW is QRV until January 28
    near Inverness using vintage equipment. QSL via LoTW.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Samir, HZ1SK plans to be QRV as HZ1WRTC during
    the January 2023 WRTC 2023 special event.

    NORWAY, LA. Special event station LA100K is QRV from Trondheim
    during all of 2023 to commemorate 100 years of the Akademisk
    Radioklubb, one of the oldest ham clubs in the country. QSL via
    bureau.

    LITHUANIA, LY. Special event station LY700VLN is QRV during all of
    January to celebrate 700 years of the capital city of Vilnius. QSL
    via bureau.

    BONAIRE, PJ4. Jeff, WA2BOT is QRV as PJ4/WA2BOT. He will also be
    active as PJ4JP during the ARRL RTTY Roundup. QSL both calls via
    LoTW.

    SWEDEN, SM. Special event station 8S80AA is QRV during all of 2023
    to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Vasteras Radio Klubb,
    SK5AA. QSL direct to SM5FUG.

    CONGO, TN. A group of operators are QRV as TN8K until January 21.
    Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK, FT8, and
    FT4. This includes being active on Satellite QO-100. QSL via
    OK6DJ.

    GABON, TR. Roland, F8EN is QRV as TR8CR from Libreville until March
    15, 2023. Activity is on 30 to 10 meters using CW. QSL via F6AJA.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Special event station VI75G is QRV during all of
    2023 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Geelong Amateur Radio
    Club. QSL via LoTW.

    INDIA, VU. Special event station AT18BSG is QRV until January 15
    celebrating the 18th National Jamboree of the Bharat Scouts and
    Guides. QSL via VU2NRO.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special event station 8B0RARI is QRV during the
    January 2023 WRTC 2023 special event.

    NEW ZEALAND, ZL. Special event station ZL6WRTC is QRV during the
    January 2023 WRTC 2023 special event.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL RTTY Roundup, ARRL Kids Day,
    NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN
    Slow Speed CW Test, PODXS 070 Club PSKFest, Marconi Club ARI Loano
    CW QSO Party Day, SKCC CW Weekend Sprintathon, World Wide PMC
    Contest, RSGB AFS CW Contest, Original QRP Contest, EUCW 160-Meter
    CW Contest and the DARC 10-Meter Contest are all scheduled for this
    upcoming weekend.

    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint,
    ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test,
    A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test CW
    40 and Mini-Test CW 80 are all on tap from January 9 to 11.

    Please see January 2023 QST, page 74, and the ARRL and WA7BNM
    Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jan 12 20:39:15 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD002
    ARLD002 DX news

    ZCZC AE02
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 2 ARLD002
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 12, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD002
    ARLD002 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    W2APF, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and
    the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    UGANDA, 5X. Anders, SM0HPL is QRV as 5X7W from Kampala until
    January 23. Activity is on the HF bands using QRP power. QSL via
    M0OXO.

    ALGERIA, 7X. Members of radio club 7X2VFK are QRV with special
    event call sign 7U7C during the Africa Cup of Nations football
    tournament. QSL direct.

    QATAR, A7. Tony, RN1B is QRV as A75GC from Doha until the end of
    January. QSL via RW3RN.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Harald, DF2WO is QRV as D44TWO from Sao Tiago, IOTA
    AF-005, until January 21. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW,
    SSB, FT8, and FT4, as well as on Satellite QO-100. QSL via M0OXO.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special event station DR100XRAY is
    QRV until June 30 to commemorate the 100th anniversary since the
    death of Wilhelm C. Roentgen, the physicist whose discovery of
    X-rays revolutionized diagnostic medicine. QSL via bureau.

    ETHIOPIA, ET. Ken, K4ZW, Bob, W9XY, and Nodir, EY8MM plan to be QRV
    from the Ethiopian Amateur Radio Society's club station ET3AA from
    January 14 to 21. As part of their activity, they will also try to
    mentor newcomers to amateur radio. QSL via N2OO.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Herve, F5HRY will be QRV as FG/F5HRY from Marie
    Galante Island from January 19 to February 2. Activity is holiday
    style on 80 to 10 meters, including 30, 17, and 12 meters, using CW,
    with SSB on request. QSL direct to home call.

    SAINT BARTHELEMY, FJ. Phil, K2LIO is QRV as FJ4WEB until August 15.
    Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB. QSL to home call.

    CROZET ISLAND, FT/W. Station FT8WW is QRV until January 26. QSL
    via OQRS.

    THAILAND, HS. Jack, F5LIT will be QRV as HS0ZPU from January 17 to
    February 6. From January 17 to 20, he will be active from Krabi
    Island, IOTA AS-053. QSL direct to home call.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. David, VK4FABN is QRV as P29DT from Tabubil
    in the Star Mounts in the North Fly District of the Western
    Province. Activity is holiday style on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters
    using CW and SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    ARUBA, P4. Jeff, VA3QSL is QRV as P4/VA3QSL until February 8.
    Activity is holiday style on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and
    various digital modes. QSL via LoTW.

    PALAU, T8. Operators Mike, JA6EGL, Kuzo, JH6WDG, and Mune, JR6DRH
    are QRV as T88SM, T88AQ, and T88RH, respectively, from Koror Island,
    IOTA OC-009, until January 19. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using
    CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL to home calls.

    CONGO, TN. A group of operators are QRV as TN8K until January 21.
    Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK, FT8, and
    FT4. This includes being active on Satellite QO-100. QSL via
    OK6DJ.

    MONTSERRAT, VP2M. Thaire, W2APF is QRV as VP2MDX until March 28.
    Activity is on 80, 40, and 30 meters using CW and SSB. QSL direct
    to home call.

    UK SOVEREIGN BASE AREAS on CYPRUS, ZC4. Garry, 2M1DHG is QRV as
    ZC4GR. Activity is on 40, 30, and 10 meters using FT8. QSL via
    EB7DX.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The North American CW QSO Party, NCCC
    RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow
    Speed CW Test, YB SSB DX Contest, UBA PSK63 Prefix Contest, WAB 1.8
    MHz Phone, NRAU-Baltic SSB Contest, NRAU-Baltic CW Contest, RSGB AFS
    Data Contest and the Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest are scheduled
    for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC
    Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox
    Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8
    Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 and the Mini-Test 80 are on tap for
    January 16 to 18.

    Please see January 2023 QST, page 74, and the ARRL and WA7BNM
    Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Fri Dec 30 06:10:38 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD052
    ARLD052 DX news

    ZCZC AE52
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 52 ARLD052
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 29, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD052
    ARLD052 DX news

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

    OMAN, A4. Members of the Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society are QRV
    with special call sign A450RS to celebrate the Society's 50th
    anniversary. QSL via EC6DX.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Harald, DF2WO will be QRV as D44TWO from January 3
    to 21, 2023. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB,
    FT8, and FT4, as well as on Satellite QO-100. QSL via M0OXO.

    NORTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Warwick, E51WL will be back on Penrhyn
    Atoll, IOTA OC-082, after January 1, 2023 and expects to be active
    shortly afterwards. This may include being active on 6 meters. QSL
    via operator's instructions.

    CROZET ISLAND, FT/W. Station FT8WW is QRV and expects to be here
    until March 2023. QSL via OQRS.

    FRENCH GUIANA, FY. Pierre-Jean, F4GPK is QRV as FY/F4GPK from
    Kourou until January 8, 2023. QSL direct to home call.

    ECUADOR, HC. Members of the Ecuador DX Club plan to be QRV with
    special call HD1DX on January 1, 2023 from 0000 to 2359z. Activity
    will be on all bands. QSL via operators' instructions.

    HAITI, HH. Members of the Radio Club d'Haiti will be QRV as HH75RCH
    from January 1 to May 1, 2023 to celebrate the club's 75th
    anniversary. QSL via N2OO.

    THAILAND, HS. Rong, E23IBS is QRV from Lan Sang National Park, POTA
    HS-0060, until December 31. Activity is on 40, 20, 15, and 10
    meters using FT8. QSL via bureau.

    OGASAWARA ISLANDS, JD1. Harry, JG7PSJ is QRV as JD1BMH from
    Chichijima Island, IOTA AS-031, until January 2, 2023. Activity is
    on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and RTTY. QSL direct to home
    call.

    BONAIRE, PJ4. Heli, DD0VR and Bigi, DE3BWR will be QRV as PJ4/DD0VR
    from January 1 to 13, 2023. QSL via DD0VR.

    POLAND, SP. Special event stations SP90ENIGMA and SP90ENG are QRV
    until January 15, 2023 to commemorate the 90th anniversary since
    Polish cryptologists first broke the Enigma cipher. QSL via SP3PGR
    and SP3PDO, respectively.

    GABON, TR. Roland, F8EN is QRV as TR8CR from Libreville until March
    15, 2023. Activity is on 30 to 10 meters using CW. QSL via F6AJA.

    ANTARCTICA. A group of operators are QRV as RI1ANC from Vostok
    Station, IOTA AN-016, until March 2024, and as RI30ANT from January
    1 to March 31, 2023. Activity is in their spare time on various
    bands using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL RI1ANC via
    RN1ON, and RI30ANT via RZ3EC.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special call signs R2023NY and UE23NY are QRV
    until January 8, 2023 for the annual Russian New Year radio marathon
    organized by the Miller DX Club. QSL via RQ7L.

    NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. Marcelo, ZL1MTO is QRV as VK9MTO until
    January 5, 2023. Activity is holiday style on 20, 15, and 10 meters
    using SSB, FT8, and FT4, generally between 0600 to 1100z. QSL to
    home call.

    MONTSERRAT, VP2M. Thaire, W2APF will be QRV as VP2MDX from January
    2 to 31, 2023. QSL to home call.

    INDIA, VU. Members of the West Bengal Radio Club will be QRV as
    AT2WBRC from Sagar Island, IOTA AS-153, from January 5 to 17, 2023.
    QSL via VU2JFA.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Edmondo, VA3ITA is QRV as ZF2IT from Grand
    Cayman, IOTA NA-016, until January 5, 2023. Activity is holiday
    style on 40 to 10 meters using SSB and various digital modes. QSL
    via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL Straight Key Night, NCCC RTTY
    Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, YOTA Contest,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Bogor Old and New SSB Contest, AGB New
    Year Snowball 80-Meter Contest, SARTG New Year RTTY Contest, AGCW
    Happy New Year CW Contest and the AGCW VHF/UHF Contest are all on
    tap for this New Year's weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW
    Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, ARS Spartan CW
    Sprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT,
    CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80
    and UKEICC 80-Meter SSB Contest are scheduled for January 2 to 4.

    Please see December 2022 QST, page 59, January 2023 QST, page 74,
    and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Jan 26 17:18:33 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD004
    ARLD004 DX news

    ZCZC AE04
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 4 ARLD004
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 26, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD004
    ARLD004 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    GU4YOX, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and
    the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    BOUVET, 3Y. A large group of operators will be QRV as 3Y0J.
    Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via
    M0OXO.

    SRI LANKA, 4S. Peter DC0KK and Wolfgang DK9DR will be QRV as 4S7KKG
    and 4S7DRG, respectively, from the Sri Lanka Broadcast SLBC
    transmitting site from January 29 to February 7. Activity will be
    in their spare time on 80 to 10 meters using mostly SSB with FT8 and
    FT4. QSL to home calls.

    TIMOR-LESTE, 4W. Satoshi, JH2EUV is QRV as 4W/JH2EUV. Activity of
    late has been on 17, 15, and 10 meters using FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    TOGO, 5V. Filippo, IK4ZHH is QRV as 5V22FF. Activity is on 40 to
    10 meters using mainly CW with some SSB. QSL to Club Log.

    KENYA, 5Z. Rick, M0LEP is QRV as 5Z4/M0LEP from Nairobi until
    January 30. Activity is in his spare time on 20 to 6 meters using
    CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    LESOTHO, 7P. Yuris, YL2GM is QRV as 7P8WW until February 4.
    Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL
    via YL2GN.

    THE GAMBIA, C5. Andre, ON7YK is QRV as C5YK from Bijilo until
    February 24. Activity is on 20 to 10 meters using all modes. QSL
    direct to home call.

    WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS, FW. Jean-Gabriel, F4CIX, is QRV as FW1JG
    and expects to be here until January 2024. He is active on 40 to 6
    meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    FRENCH GUIANA, FY. Contest station FY5KE will be QRV as TO1A in the
    CQ World Wide 160-Meter CW and French CW contests. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    JERSEY, GJ. Bob, GU4YOX will be QRV as MJ5E in the CQ World Wide
    160-Meter CW contest. QSL direct to home call.

    LIECHTENSTEIN, HB0. Operators DL1MGB, DL2JRM, DL3DXX and DL7CX plan
    to be QRV as HB0DX in the CQ World Wide 160-Meter CW contest as a
    Multi/Single entry. Outside the contest they are active as HB0/home
    calls. QSL HB0DX via DL3DXX and all others to home calls.

    PANAMA, HP. Members of the Panama Canal Amateur Radio Association
    will be QRV as 3E30PCARA from February 1 to 28 to celebrate the
    club's 30th anniversary. QSL direct.

    ALASKA, KL. Brandon, KL7BSC will be QRV from Denali State Park,
    POTA K-1641, during Winter Field Day. QSL via LoTW.

    ANTARCTICA. Juan, LU8DBS is QRV as LU1ZV until February from the
    Argentine Esperanza Antarctica Base located at Hope Bay, Trinity
    Peninsula while on work assignment. Activity is in his spare time
    on 40, 20, and 10 meters using SSB, and soon with CW and FT8. QSL
    via LU4DXU.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. Alberto, P29LL has been QRV on 20 meters
    using CW around 0800z, and then around 1400z. QSL via EA7FTR.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Kazik, DL2SBY is QRV as S79/DL2SBY until February
    4. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using some CW, FT8, and possibly
    SSB. QSL to home call. In addition, Peter, G4HSO will be QRV as
    S79/G4HSO from February 1 to 21 as a holiday operation from three
    different locations. QSL via LoTW.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. John, W5JON will be QRV as V47JA from St,
    Kitts, Calypso Bay, IOTA NA-104, from January 31 to February 15.
    Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL direct
    to home call.

    CANADA, VE. Special event station VB3CAM50 will be QRV from
    February 1 to 15 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the city of
    Cambridge in Ontario. QSL via operator's instructions.

    MEXICO, XE. Garcia, XE1CIC will be QRV from Bicentenario State
    Park, POTA XE-0252, on January 28 and 29. Activity will be on 20 to
    10 meters using SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Ron, NS5K is QRV as ZA15K from Lushnje until November
    15 while performing missionary work. Activity is in his spare time
    on 40 and 20 meters. QSL via operator's instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ World Wide 160-Meter CW Contest,
    Winter Field Day, BARTG RTTY Sprint, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter
    CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, REF CW
    Contest and the UBA DX SSB Contest will certainly keep contesters
    busy this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, QCX CW Challenge, ICWC Medium Speed CW
    Test, OK1WC Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, QRP
    40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops CW Test,
    VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80 and the
    UKEICC 80-Meter Contest are on tap for January 30 to February 1.

    Please see January 2023 QST, page 74, February QST, page 69, and the
    ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Feb 2 18:13:50 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD005
    ARLD005 DX news

    ZCZC AE05
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 5 ARLD005
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 2, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD005
    ARLD005 DX news

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

    BOUVET, 3Y. A large group of operators will be QRV as 3Y0J.
    Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8 F/H.
    QSL via M0OXO.

    TIMOR-LESTE, 4W. Satoshi, JH2EUV is QRV as 4W/JH2EUV until March 3.
    Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using FT8. QSL to home call.

    SAMOA, 5W. Operators Pista, HA5AO, George, HA5UK and Paul, W7IV are
    QRV as 5W0DX from Savai'i Island, IOTA OC-097, until February 28.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 with
    three stations. QSL via operators' instructions.

    SENEGAL, 6W. Willy, ON4AVT will be QRV as 6W7/ON4AVT from Warang
    from February 6 to March 31. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters
    using SSB and various digital modes. This includes being active on
    Satellite QO-100. QSL to home call.

    KUWAIT, 9K. Special event station 9K9NLD is QRV until February 28
    to commemorate Kuwait's National Liberation Day. QSL via operators' instructions.

    EAST MALAYSIA, 9M6. Operators 9M8LJW, 9W8VYY, 9W8AKN, 9W8ZAL,
    9W8ERY, 9W8EDY and 9W8AAZ are QRV as 9M8SOTA from the mountains in
    Sarawak. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters, including 60 meters, using
    CW, SSB, and FT8. Their length of stay is unknown. QSL via LoTW.

    NEPAL, 9N. Robert, S53R is QRV as 9N7AA from Kathmandu and is
    active on 30, 12, and 10 meters. He has been active using FT8 on 30
    meters between 1100 to 1400z. QSL direct to S57DX.

    BURUNDI, 9U. Elvira, IV3FSG and Vladimir, OK2WX will be QRV as 9U5R
    and 9U4WX, respectively, from February 4 to 27. Activity will be on
    80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL 9U5R
    via IK2DUW and 9U4WX via IZ8CCW.

    THE GAMBIA, C5. Andre, ON7YK is QRV as C5YK from Bijilo until
    February 24. Activity is on 20 to 10 meters using all modes. QSL
    direct to home call.

    WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS, FW. Jean-Gabriel, F4CIX, is QRV as FW1JG
    and expects to be here until January 2024. He is active on 40 to 6
    meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    PANAMA, HP. Members of the Panama Radio Club are QRV with special
    event callsign 3E30PCARA during February to celebrate its 30th
    anniversary. QSL to address on QRZ.com.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. A group of operators will be QRV as JD1YCC from
    Chichijima, IOTA AS-031, from February 7 to 13. Activity will be on
    2 meters, 70 centimeters, and 23 centimeters with EME. QSL via
    LoTW.

    US VIRGIN ISLANDS, KP2. Gene, W8NET, will be QRV as N8N from St.
    Croix, IOTA NA-106, from February 6 to 10. Activity will be on 80,
    40, 20, 17, and 10 meters using SSB and FT8. He plans to activate
    three POTA locations while there. QSL direct to home call.

    BRAZIL, PY. A number of operators are QRV as ZX89L until February
    15 to celebrate the 89th anniversary of the founding of LABRE. QSL
    via LoTW.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Peter, G4HSO is QRV as S79/G4HSO until February 21.
    He is active from 3 different locations. Activity is holiday style
    on the HF bands using CW, and the mode VarAC. QSL via LoTW.

    ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, V2. Greg. N9GB will be QRV as V26DX from
    Antigua, IOTA NA-100, from February 9 to 16. Activity will be
    holiday style during his evenings on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB,
    and some FT8. QSL via EB7DX.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. Mexico RTTY International Contest, North
    American CW Sprint, 10-10 International SSB Winter Contest, 2023 AM
    Rally, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC Sprint CW Ladder, K1USN Slow
    Speed CW Test, Vermont QSO Party, European Union DX Contest, F9AA CW
    Cup, Minnesota QSO Party, FYBO Winter QRP Sprint, AGCW Straight Key
    CW Party and British Columbia QSO Party are all on tap for this
    upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC
    Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter SSSB Club Championship, Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest, ARS Spartan CW Sprint, NAQCC CW Sprint, QRP
    40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test,
    VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 and Mini-Test 80 are
    scheduled for February 6 to 8.

    Please see February QST, page 69, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Feb 9 19:35:38 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD006
    ARLD006 DX news

    ZCZC AE06
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 6 ARLD006
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 9, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD006
    ARLD006 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    F8DVD, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and
    the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    BOUVET, 3Y. A large group of operators are QRV as 3Y0J. Activity
    is on 30 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8 in F/H mode. QSL via
    M0OXO.

    TIMOR-LESTE, 4W. Satoshi, JH2EUV is QRV as 4W/JH2EUV until March 3.
    Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using FT8. QSL to home call.

    BURUNDI, 9U. Elvira, IV3FSG and Vladimir, OK2WX are QRV as 9U5R and
    9U4WX, respectively, until February 27. Activity is on 80 to 6
    meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL 9U5R via
    IK2DUW and 9U4WX via IZ8CCW.

    THE GAMBIA, C5. Gerard, F5NVF and Luc, F5RAV will be QRV as C5C
    from February 14 to March 14. Activity will be on 80 to 6 meters
    using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    FRANCE, F. Francois, F8DVD is QRV as TM20AAW from Macon until
    February 24 in celebration of the 20th Antarctic Week. Activity is
    on 40 to 10 meters. QSL to home call.

    SOLOMON ISLANDS, H4. Bernhard, DL2GAC will be QRV as H44MS from
    Honiara, IOTA OC-047, from February 10 to May 8. Activity will be
    on 80 to 6 meters using SSB and some FT8. QSL to home call.

    HONDURAS, HR. Alex, K6VHF is QRV as K6VHF/HR9 from Roatan Island,
    IOTA NA-057, until February 15. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters
    using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. This includes being an entry in the
    CQ World Wide WPX RTTY contest. QSL to home call.

    ST. VINCENT, J8. Gert, PA2LO will be QRV as J8/AJ4YX from February
    11 to 21. Activity will be in his spare time on 80 to 10 meters
    using CW, SSB, and FT8. This includes an entry in the upcoming
    Dutch PACC contest. QSL direct to home call.

    DENMARK, OZ. Special event station OZ625E will be QRV from February
    14 to 28 to commemorate the opening of the new Enigma Museum of
    Communications in Copenhagen. Look for other OZ625E/xx stations to
    be active as well. QSL via operators' instructions.

    BONAIRE, PJ4. Scott, NE9U will be QRV as PJ4/NE9U from February 11
    to 26. QSL via LoTW.

    ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, V2. Greg, N9GB is QRV as V26DX from Antigua,
    IOTA NA-100, until February 16. Activity is holiday style on 40 to
    6 meters using CW, SSB, and possibly FT8. QSL via EB7DX.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Bill, AC0W and Pat, K0PC will be QRV
    as VP5/AC0W and VP5/K0PC, respectively, from February 14 to 20.
    Activity will be on the HF bands. They will be QRV as VP5K in the
    upcoming ARRL International DX CW contest. QSL via home calls, and
    VP5K via K0PC.

    NEW HEBRIDES, YJ. Bob, W7YAQ and Al, K7AR are QRV as YJ0A from
    Efate Island, IOTA OC-035, until February 23. This includes an
    entry in the CQ World Wide WPX RTTY and the upcoming ARRL
    International DX CW contests. QSL via K7AR.

    ST. HELENA, ZD7. Andy, DK7MG will be QRV as ZD7MG from February 11
    to 25. Activity will be holiday style on 17 and 15 meters using CW.
    This includes activating SOTA references Diana's Peak, SOTA
    ZD/SH-001, White Point, SOTA ZD/SH-002, Flagstaff Hill, SOTA
    ZD/SH-003, and The Haystack, SOTA ZD/SH-004. He may be accompanied
    by Derek, ZD7CTO. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. CQ World Wide RTTY WPX Contest, NCCC
    RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC Sprint Ladder, K1USN
    Slow Speed CW Test, Asia-Pacific Spring CW Sprint, SKCC Weekend
    Sprintathon, KCJ Topband CW Contest, Dutch PACC Contest, OMISS QSO
    Party, FISTS Saturday CW Sprint, RSGB 1.8 MHz CW Contest, Balkan HF
    Contest and the CQC Winter CW QSO Party will certainly keep
    contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint, ICWC Medium Speed Test,
    OK1WC CW Memorial, PODXS 070 Club Valentine Sprint, Worldwide
    Sideband Activity Contest, QRP 40 Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly
    Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest,
    Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80, AGCW Semi-Automatic Key 80-Meter Evening
    and the RSGB 80 Meter Club Data Championship are on tap for February
    13 to 15.

    The ARRL School Club Roundup runs from February 13 to 17.

    Please see February QST, page 69, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Feb 23 18:24:54 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD008
    ARLD008 DX news

    ZCZC AE08
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 8 ARLD008
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 23, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD008
    ARLD008 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    LU4AAO, OK6DJ, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from
    QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to
    all.

    AGALEGA AND ST. BRANDON ISLANDS, 3B6. A group of operators are QRV
    as 3B7M from Saint Brandon Island, IOTA AF-015, until March 5.
    Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 with four
    stations. This includes being active on Satellite QO-100. QSL via
    OK6DJ.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. David, VE3OI is QRV as DU2WAA near Currimao,
    Ilocos Norte. Activity is on 20 to 10 meters. QSL via LoTW.

    KYRGYZSTAN, EX. Bob, DU7ET is QRV as EX0ET from Bishkek until the
    end of March. QSL direct to home call.

    GUINEA-BISSAU, J5. Livio, IZ3BUR is QRV as J52EC. Activity is on
    15 and 10 meters using mostly SSB. His length of stay is unknown.
    QSL direct to home call.

    ST. VINCENT, J8. Sandro, VE7NY, Allan, VE7SZ and Rob, N7QT are QRV
    as J8NY from the main island of St. Vincent, IOTA NA-109, until
    March 7. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8.
    This includes being a M/2 entry in the upcoming ARRL International
    SSB DX contest. QSL via LoTW.

    WAKE ISLAND, KH9. Tom, NL7RR is QRV as NL7RR/KH9 for two weeks.
    Activity is generally around 0630z on 20 to 6 meters using SSB. QSL
    direct to home call.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Members of the Radio Club QRM Belgrano will
    celebrate their 55th anniversary on the air from February 25 to
    March 5. Activity is on the HF, and V/UHF bands using QRS CW, SSB,
    SSTV, and FT8. QSL via LU4AAO.

    PALAU, T8. Operators JH7IPR and JF6CHA are QRV as T88UW and T88CH, respectively, from Koror Island, IOTA OC-009, until March 2.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using mainly FT8 with CW and SSB if
    operating conditions permit. QSL to home calls.

    BELIZE, V3. Walt, W0CP and Mary, K0ZV are QRV as V31DJ and V31DK, respectively, from Placencia until March 11. Activity is on 160 to
    10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    NAMIBIA, V5. Wynand, V51WW will activate Etosha National Park,
    V5-0001, on February 26 from 1100 to 1400 UTC. Activity will be on
    20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    MICRONESIA, V6. John, V63JB is QRV from Ulithi Atoll, IOTA OC-078.
    He is a staff member at a local school here. Activity is currently
    on 30 meters using FT8 but hopes to expand to 20 meters, and use
    SSB. QSL via operator's instructions.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Special event station VI100MB will be QRV from
    February 26 to February 25, 2024 to celebrate 100 years of the
    Manly-Warringah Radio Society. QSL via LoTW.

    ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS, VU4. Gopan, VU3HPF and Ram, VU2JXN will
    be QRV as VU4T from Port Blair, South Andaman Island, IOTA AS-001,
    from March 2 to 5. Activity will be holiday style on 40 to 10
    meters using CW and maybe some SSB. They may also be active on
    Satellite QO-100. QSL via LoTW.

    MYANMAR, XZ. Akio, JE2QIZ is QRV as XZ2B from Yangon. He is active
    in his spare time on 15, 12, 10, and 6 meters using CW. QSL via
    JH3SIF.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Diya, YI1DZ is again QRV as Z81D. QSL via OM3JW.

    CHATHAM ISLANDS, ZL7. Volker, ZL1VV is QRV as ZL7/ZL1VV from Te One
    until March 2. Activity is in his spare time on 20, 17, 15, and 10
    meters using SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ 160-Meter SSB Contest, North
    American RTTY QSO Party, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt,
    NCCC Sprint CW Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, REF SSB Contest,
    UBA DX CW Contest, South Carolina QSO Party, North America
    Collegiate RTTY Championship, High Speed Club CW Contest and the
    North Carolina QSO Party are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The QCX CW Challenge, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial,
    RSGB FT4 Contest, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, QRP 40-Meter
    CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8
    Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80 and the UKEICC 80-Meter
    Contest are scheduled for February 27 to March 1.

    The AWA John Rollins Memorial DX CW Contest runs from March 1 to 5.

    Please see February QST, page 69, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Mar 2 18:58:35 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD009
    ARLD009 DX news

    ZCZC AE09
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 9 ARLD009
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 2, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD009
    ARLD009 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    G0TLE, WB2REM, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from
    QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to
    all.

    AZERBAIJAN, 4K. Dirk, DK1DKE is QRV as 4K7DK near Baku City until
    March 13. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL to
    home call.

    LESOTHO, 7P. Schalk, ZS4Z is QRV as 7P8LL. Activity is on 80 to 2
    meters, including 70 and 23 centimeters. QSL via EA7FTR.

    BARBADOS, 8P. Tom, W2SC is QRV as 8P5A until March 5. He will be a
    Single Op/All Band/High Power entry in the ARRL International SSB DX
    contest. QSL via HA1AG.

    GHANA, 9G. Alan, G3XAQ is QRV as 9G5XA until March 14. Activity is
    on the HF bands using CW. This includes being an entry in the
    upcoming BERU contest. QSL direct to G3SWH.

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, A6. Thomas, DL2RMC is QRV as A65CW until the
    end of September. He is active on 80 to 6 meters using CW and FT8.
    This includes activity on Satellite QO-100. QSL via LoTW.

    COMOROS, D6. Hiro, JF1OCQ will be QRV as D67AA from March 9 to 22.
    Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW, FT8, and FT4. QSL to
    home call.

    BALEARIC ISLANDS, EA6. Robert, OK2PYA is QRV as EA6/OK2PYA from
    Mallorca Island, IOTA EU-004, until March 10. Activity is on 40 to
    10 meters using CW. QSL to home call.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Gildas, F6HMQ and Michel, F6GWV are QRV as FG/home
    calls until March 26. They will be active as TO3Z in the ARRL
    International SSB DX contest and the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB
    contest. QSL to home calls, and TO3Z via F6HMQ.

    SAINT MARTIN, FS. A large group of operators will be QRV as TO5M in
    the ARRL International SSB DX contest. QSL via LoTW.

    GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, HC8. Operators WB2REM, KE2D, VO1IDX, and K4LT
    are QRV as HD8M from Santa Cruz, IOTA SA-004, until March 11.
    Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and FT4. This
    includes being an entry in the ARRL International SSB DX contest.
    QSL direct to WB2REM.

    ST. VINCENT, J8. Sandro, VE7NY, Allan, VE7SZ and Rob, N7QT are QRV
    as J8NY from the main island of St. Vincent, IOTA NA-109, until
    March 7. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8.
    This includes being a M/2 entry in the ARRL International SSB DX
    contest. QSL via LoTW.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Operators N1ZZ, AF4Z, K5LD, N0OK, KE3VV, AD4ES, AK4R
    and K4JC are QRV as PJ2/home calls. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters
    using CW and FT8. They will be active as PJ2T in the ARRL
    International SSB DX contest. QSL via operators' instructions.

    MALI, TZ. Ulmar, DK1CE is QRV as TZ1CE and here for three weeks.
    Activity is on the HF bands using CW with some SSB and FT8. QSL via
    LoTW.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Pete, G0TLE will be QRV as V4/G0TLE from
    St. Kitts, IOTA NA-104, from March 5 to 17. Activity will be
    holiday style on 40 to 10 meters using CW. QSL via LoTW.

    WILLIS ISLAND, VK9W. Sands, VK9WX is here until April. Activity is
    in his spare time on 80 to 10 meters. QSL via M0OXO.

    BERMUDA, VP9. Les, N1SV is QRV as VP9/N1SV until March 6. He will
    be active as VP9I in the ARRL International SSB DX contest. QSL to
    home call.

    ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS, VU4. Gopan, VU3HPF and Ram, VU2JXN are
    QRV as VU4T from Port Blair, South Andaman Island, IOTA AS-001,
    until March 5. Activity is holiday style on 40 to 10 meters using
    CW and maybe some SSB. They may also be active on Satellite QO-100.
    QSL via LoTW.

    CAMBODIA, XU. Thomas, DL7BO is QRV as XU7GNY until March 9.
    Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL direct to
    DJ6TF.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Look for ZF5T to be a High Power entry, and
    ZF1A to be a Multi/Single entry in the ARRL International SSB DX
    contest. QSL ZF5T via operators' instructions, and ZF1A via K7ZO.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL International SSB DX Contest,
    Novice Rig Roundup, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC
    Sprint CW Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed Test, Wake-Up QRP CW Sprint, UBA
    Spring CW Contest, NSARA Contest, SARL Hamnet 40-Meter Simulated
    Emergency SSB Contest, Classic CW Exchange and the WAB 3.5 MHz Phone
    will certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Club
    Data Championship, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, ARS Spartan
    CW Sprint, AGCW YL-CW Party, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly
    Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest,
    Mini-Test 40 and the Mini-Test 80 are on tap for March 6 to 8.

    Please see March QST, page 71, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Mar 23 22:02:53 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD012
    ARLD012 DX news

    ZCZC AE12
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 12 ARLD012
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 23, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD012
    ARLD012 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    AA3B, IK1TTD, TA3J, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral
    from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks
    to all.

    MONACO, 3A. Gianpi, IK1TTD is QRV as 3A/IK1TTD until March 26.
    This includes being an entry in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest.
    QSL to home call.

    CYPRUS, 5B. Zoltan, HA5PP will be QRV as 5B/HA5PP in the CQ World
    Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    GHANA, 9G. Members of the Accra Amateur Radio Club and others are
    QRV as 9G4X until March 30. Activity is on the HF bands and 6
    meters, including Satellite QO-100, with three stations active.
    This includes being an entry in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest.
    QSL via K4NHW.

    RWANDA, 9X. A large group of operators are QRV as 9X5RU near Kigali
    until April 7. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and
    FT8 with several stations. This includes being active on Satellite
    QO-100. QSL via LoTW.

    CUBA, CO. A large group of operators will be QRV as CL0C from the
    Maya Lighthouse in Matanzas Province as a Low Power/Multi 2 entry in
    the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. Activity is on 160 to 40 meters.
    QSL via operators' instructions.

    SABLE ISLAND, CY0. A group of operators are QRV as CY0S until March
    30. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, including 60 meters and 2 meter
    EME using Q65, using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 with three stations
    active. QSL via WA4DAN.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Emir, E77DX is QRV as D4DX from Sao Vicente Island,
    IOTA AS-086, until March 31. He will be active as D4Z in the CQ
    World Wide WPX SSB contest as an All Band entry. QSL D4DX via E73Y,
    and D4Z via IK2NCJ.

    NIUE, E6. Janusz, SP9FIH and Leszek, SP6CIK plan to be QRV as E6AF
    and E6CI, respectively, from March 26 to April 9. Activity will be
    on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL via Club Log.

    NEW CALEDONIA, FK. Operators Philippe, FK4QX, Yves, FK4RD and
    Michel, FK8IK will be QRV as TX5L from Lifou Island, IOTA OC-033,
    from March 27 to 31. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using CW
    and SSB with two stations. QSL via F4FTV.

    COLOMBIA, HK. Francisco, HK3EA will be QRV as 5K300EA in the CQ
    World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    HONDURAS, HR. Look for Uli, DM5EE to be QRV as HQ2E from San Pedro
    Sula in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via M0OXO.

    SURINAME, PZ. Harrie, PA3EHS is QRV as PZ5HS from Para until March
    25. Activity is on the HF bands using SSB, JT6, and FT8. QSL via
    PA3EHS.

    WEST KIRIBATI, T30. Members of the Rebel DX Group, including Kam,
    T33KC, are QRV as T30UN from North Tarawa, IOTA OC-017, for about
    five weeks. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8
    in DXpedition mode with multiple stations active. QSL via Club Log.

    TURKEY, TA. Berkin, TA3J will be QRV as TC3J in the CQ World Wide
    WPX SSB contest as a Single Op/Single Band on 80 meters entry. QSL
    to home call.

    ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, V2. Bud, AA3B is QRV as V26K from Antigua
    until March 27. Activity is on the HF bands using mostly CW. He
    will be a Single Op/All Band/High Power entry in the CQ World Wide
    WPX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. A group of operators are QRV as VK9NT until
    March 31. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8.
    They will be active as VJ9N in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest.
    QSL both calls via M0OXO.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. John AF3K, Ross, W2TT and Diane,
    KA3FCE are QRV as VP5/AF3K, VP5/W2TT, and VP5/KA3FCE, respectively,
    from Providenciales, IOTA NA 002, until March 29. Activity is on
    the HF bands using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. They will be
    active as VP5P in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL VP5/AF3K,
    VP5/W2TT, and VP5P via N2OO, and VP5/KA3FCE direct via W2TT.

    INDIA, VU. A large group of operators are QRV with special contest
    call AT3K until May 31. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters. This
    includes being active in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via
    VU2XE.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Diya, YI1DZ is QRV as Z81D from Juba. Activity is
    in his spare time on the HF bands using FT8. QSL via OM3JW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ World Wide WPX SSB Contest, QRP
    80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow
    Speed CW Test, FOC CW QSO Party and the UBA 6-Meter Spring Contest
    will certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The QCX CW Challenge, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial,
    RSGB FT4 Contest, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, QRP 40-Meter
    CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test CW
    40, Mini-Test CW 80 and the UKEICC 80-Meter CW Contest are on tap
    for March 27 to 29.

    Please see March QST, page 71, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/20 to All on Thu Apr 13 18:09:54 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD015
    ARLD015 DX news

    ZCZC AE15
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 15 ARLD015
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT April 13, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD015
    ARLD015 DX news

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

    TIMOR-LESTE, 4W. A group of operators are QRV as 4W1A until April
    22. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8.
    QSL via DJ4MX.

    UGANDA, 5X. Eddy, OE3SEU is QRV as 5XA1J. Activity is on the HF
    bands and on Satellite QO-100. QSL via LoTW.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Mike, OE3MZC, Laryssa, OE3YLR, Barbara, OE3YCB and
    Florian, OE3FTA are QRV as 8Q7BZ, 8Q7FZ, 8Q7LZ, and 8Q7MZ,
    respectively, from Rakeedhoo Island, IOTA AS-013, until April 29.
    Activity is holiday style on the HF bands and on Satellite QO-100.
    QSL to home calls.

    CROATIA, 9A. Special event callsign 9A23WARD is QRV until April 30
    to bring attention to World Amateur Radio Day. QSL via 9A3JB.

    TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, 9Y. Special event callsign 9Y4WARD is QRV from
    Trinidad, IOTA SA-011, until April 18 to commemorate World Amateur
    Radio Day. QSL via LoTW.

    BAHRAIN, A9. Special event station A91WARD is QRV until April 18 to
    bring attention to World Amateur Radio Day. QSL via EC6DX.

    SOUTH COOK ISLAND, E5. Janusz, SP9FIH and Leszek, SP6CIK are QRV as
    E51WEG and E51CIK, respectively, from Rarotonga, IOTA OC-013, until
    April 28. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and
    FT8. QSL to home calls.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Special event station HZ1WARD is QRV until April
    18 to commemorate World Amateur Radio Day. QSL via HZ1SAR.

    SURINAME, PZ. Look for Rico, PZ5JW to be QRV in the CQ Manchester
    Mineira CW DX contest. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters. QSL
    via EA5GL.

    PALAU, T8. Ichiro, JH7IPR is QRV as T88UW from Koror, IOTA OC-009,
    until April 20. Activity is on the HF bands with a focus on 12, 10,
    and 6 meters, using CW and FT8. This includes being an entry in the
    CQ Manchester Mineira CW DX contest. QSL to home call.

    GUATEMALA, TG. Dante, TG9ADM will be QRV in the CQ Manchester
    Mineira CW DX contest. Activity will be on 80 meters. QSL via
    EA5GL.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Special event station VI6ONE is QRV until April 18
    to bring attention to the 2023 Scouts Western Australia's Jamboree
    style One Camp. QSL via operators' instructions.

    BRITISH VIRGIN ISLAND, VP2V. Seth, KD9TAW will be QRV as
    VP2V/KD9TAW from Tortola, IOTA NA-023, from April 17 to 22.
    Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via
    LoTW.

    LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS, VU7. Operators YL2GM and VU2CDP will be QRV as
    VU7W from Kavaratti Island, IOTA AS-011, from April 15 to 29.
    Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via
    YL2GN.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Burkhard, DL3KZA is QRV as ZA/DL3KZA until April 17.
    Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using FT8. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL SSB Rookie Roundup, NCCC RTTY
    Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Holyland DX
    Contest, Worked All Provinces of China SSB DX Contest, YU DX
    Contest, Dutch PACCdigi Contest, CQ Manchester Mineira CW DX
    Contest, Nebraska QSO Party, Texas State Parks on the Air, Michigan
    QSO Party, Feld Hell Sprint, Ontario QSO Party, North Dakota QSO
    Party, Quebec QSO Party and the Run for the Bacon CW QRP Contest
    will certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW
    Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, The ZL 80-Meter
    Sprint, 222 MHz Spring Sprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops
    Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80 and
    the RSGB 80-Meter Club SSB Championship are all on tap for April 17
    to 19.

    Please see April QST, page 69, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/20)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Thu Apr 27 19:31:42 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD017
    ARLD017 DX news

    ZCZC AE17
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 17 ARLD017
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT April 27, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD017
    ARLD017 DX news

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

    SPRATLY ISLANDS. Gil, 4F2KWT will be QRV as DX0NE from Kalayaan
    from April 30 to May 9. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using
    CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via IZ8CCW.

    FIJI, 3D2. Cezar, VE3LYC will be QRV as 3D2LYC from Vanuca Island,
    IOTA OC-189, from May 1 to 5. Activity will be on 30 to 10 meters
    using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    UGANDA, 5X. Pista, HA5AO is QRV as 5X2I from Busbala until May 10.
    Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using CW, some SSB, and FT8. QSL via
    HA5AO OQRS.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Kasimir, DL2SBY is QRV as 8Q7KB until May 7.
    Activity is on 30, 17, 12, and 10 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and
    FT4. QSL direct to home call.

    PAKISTAN, AP. Members of the Pakistan Amateur Radio Society are QRV
    with special event call sign AP100TC until May 14 to commemorate the
    100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey. Activity is on 40 to 6
    meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and FT4. This includes being active on
    Satellite QO-100. QSL via LoTW.

    ANDORRA, C3. Operators MM0NDX, EA3NT and MM0OKG will be QRV as
    C37RC from the Unio de Radioaficionats Andorrans club station on
    April 29 and 30. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB,
    and FT8. QSL via bureau.

    MOROCCO, CN. Special event station 5F15SIA is QRV until May 7
    during the 15th International Exhibition of Agriculture in Morocco.
    QSL direct to CN8WW.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Jairus, 4F1DY plans to be QRV as 4F1DY/2 from
    Palawan Island, IOTA OC-128, from May 4 to 7. Activity will be on
    20 and 15 meters using SSB. QSL via EA5GL.

    GUINEA BISSAU, J5. Carlos, CT2GQA is QRV as J5JUA until the end of
    May. Activity is on 15 to 10 meters using mostly FT8. QSL to home
    call.

    SAN ANDRES AND PROVIDENCIA, HK0. Operators PY8WW, PY7RP and PY7XC
    will be QRV as HK0/home calls from San Andres from May 4 to 11.
    Activity will be on 80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8, with a
    focus on the higher bands and 6 meters. Look for HK0/PY8WW to be
    QRV from Providencia, IOTA NA-049, from May 1 to 3. QSL to home
    calls.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. Harry, JG7PSJ is QRV as JD1BMH from Chichijima,
    IOTA AS-031, until May 5. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using CW,
    SSB, and RTTY. QSL direct to home call.

    WEST KIRIBATI, T30. Members of the Rebel DX Group are QRV as T30UN
    from Tarawa, IOTA OC-017, until May 1. Activity is on 160 to 6
    meters using CW, SSB, with multiple stations using FT8 in DXpedition
    mode. QSL via Club Log.

    CORSICA, TK. Antonio, IS0JXO plans to be QRV as TK/IS0JXO from May
    3 to 7. Activity will be on the HF and VHF bands using CW and SSB.
    This includes being active on Satellite QO-100. QSL to home call.

    MICRONESIA, V6. BJ, WA7WJR is QRV as V63WJR until April 30.
    Activity is on 20 to 10 meters. QSL direct to home call.

    VANUATU, YJ. Michael, VK2BXE is QRV as YJ0MB. Activity is mostly
    on 40, 20, and 10 meters using SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    NEW ZEALAND, ZL. Members of the New Zealand Association of Radio
    Transmitters are QRV with special call sign ZL100 to commemorate the
    100th anniversary of the first Trans-Tasman amateur radio contact.
    QSL via operators' instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC Sprint, K1USN
    Slow Speed Test, Feld Hell Sprint, 10-10 International Spring
    Digital Contest, UK/EI DX CW Contest, Helvetia Contest and the
    Florida QSO Party are all scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, AGCW QRP/QRP Party, ICWC Medium Speed
    CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, ARS Spartan CW Sprint, Worldwide
    Sideband Activity Contest, ICWC Medium Speed Test, Phone Weekly
    Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest,
    Mini-Test 40 and the Mini-Test 80 are on tap for May 1 to 3.

    Please see April QST, page 69, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Thu May 4 18:05:48 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD018
    ARLD018 DX news

    ZCZC AE18
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 18 ARLD018
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT May 4, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD018
    ARLD018 DX news

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

    SPRATLY ISLANDS. Gil, 4F2KWT is QRV as DX0NE from Kalayaan, IOTA
    AS-051, until May 9. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB,
    and FT8. QSL via IZ8CCW.

    NIGER, 5U. Giorgio, IU5HWS is QRV as 5UA99WS from Niamey until May
    15. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via
    EA5GL.

    KENYA, 5Z. Mark, VK3XB is QRV as 5Z4XB from Nairobi until May 8.
    Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using mainly FT8 and some SSB. QSL
    via VK3WIA.

    RWANDA, 9X. Harald, DF2WO is QRV as 9X2AW until May 15. Activity
    is on 40 to 6 meters using CW and FT8. QSL via M0OXO.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Jairus, 4F1DY is QRV as 4F1DY/2 from Palawan
    Island, IOTA OC-128, until May 7, and from Jomalig Island, IOTA
    OC-091, from May 9 to 11. Activity is on 20 and 15 meters using
    SSB. QSL via EA5GL.

    JERSEY, GJ. Special event station GB3KCJ will be QRV from May 6 to
    June 2 for the coronation of King Charles III. QSL via bureau.

    SAN ANDRES AND PROVIDENCIA, HK0. Operators PY8WW, PY7RP and PY7XC
    are QRV as HK0/home calls from San Andres, IOTA NA-033, until May
    11. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8, with a
    focus on the higher bands and 6 meters. QSL to home calls.

    GUINEA BISSAU, J5. Carlos, CT2GQA is QRV as J5JUA until the end of
    May. Activity is on 15 to 10 meters using mostly FT8. QSL to home
    call.

    JAPAN, JA. Mitsuru, JE1HXZ/6 is QRV from the Kuroshima, Yaeyama
    Islands, IOTA AS-024, until May 8. Activity is on the HF bands and
    6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, and FT4. QSL via bureau.

    BELGIUM, ON. Members of UBA Mechelen are QRV with special event
    station OS23SOM until May 31 in celebration of the Special Olympics
    Belgium's annual National Games being held this year in Mechelen.
    QSL via operators' instructions.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Special event call signs PA100K, PA100M, and
    PA100PCG are QRV until June 30 to commemorate the two-way telegraph
    service that started up from Radio Malabar to Radio Kootwijk. QSL
    via bureau.

    CANADA, VE. In commemoration of the coronation of King Charles III,
    until July 2 radio amateurs here may change their call sign
    prefixes. VA may change to CJ, VE change to CK, VO to CY, and VY to
    CZ.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Members of the Wireless Institute of Australia are
    QRV with special event call sign VI2023HRH until May 31 to celebrate
    the coronation of King Charles III. QSL via operator's
    instructions.

    LORD HOWE ISLAND, VK9L. Doug, VK9LF has been QRV on 10 meters using
    SSB around 0200z, and then on 20 meters using SSB after 0300z. QSL
    direct to home call.

    FALKLAND ISLANDS, VP8. Special call sign VP8KCC will be QRV on May
    6 to 8 to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. QSL via
    VP8LP.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special event station 8A100K is QRV until May 13 to
    commemorate the 100 years of long-range telegraph communications in
    the Netherlands. QSL via operators' instructions.

    GIBRALTAR, ZB. Special event station ZQ2HRH is QRV until May 31 to
    commemorate the coronation of King Charles III. QSL via operators' instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. New England QSO Party, 10-10
    International Spring CW Contest, ARI International DX Contest, NCCC
    RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, RCC Cup, SBMS
    2.3 GHz and Up Contest and Club Challenge, Microwave Spring Sprint,
    F9AA Digi Cup, Digi, 7th Call Area QSO Party, Indiana QSO Party,
    Delaware QSO Party and WAB 7 MHz Phone will certainly keep
    contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW
    Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Club SSB Championship, Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club CW AWT, CWops Test,
    VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test CW 40 and the Mini-Test CW
    80 are all on tap for May 8 to 10.

    Please see May QST, page 73, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Thu May 11 22:38:11 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD019
    ARLD019 DX news

    ZCZC AE19
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 19 ARLD019
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT May 11, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD019
    ARLD019 DX news

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

    KENYA, 5Z. Vladimir, UA4WHX is currently QRV as 5Z4/UA4WHX.
    Activity is on the HF bands. His length of stay is unknown. QSL to
    home call.

    WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2. Team 9M4KI is QRV from Pulau Songsong Island,
    IOTA AS-058, until May 14. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using
    SSB. QSL via 9M2YGF.

    RWANDA, 9X. Harald, DF2WO is QRV as 9X2AW until May 15. Activity
    is on 40 to 6 meters using CW and FT8. QSL via M0OXO.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Look for DV1ODC to be QRV on May 14 from the
    Makiling Forest Reserve Laguan Park, DU-0036. Activity will be on
    40 and 15 meters using SSB. QSL via bureau.

    ARMENIA, EK. Abie, AB1F is QRV as EK/AB1F from Stepanavan, Lori
    Marz. Activity is on 20, 15, and 10 meters, and possibly on 80 and
    40 meters using SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    POLYNESIA, FO. Didier, F6BCW is QRV as FO/F6BCW from Huahine
    Island, IOTA OC-067, until October 25. Activity is on 80 to 6
    meters using CW and SSB. QSL via F6EXV.

    LIECHTENSTEIN, HB0. Look for stations HB0/PH0NO/p, HB0/PE5TT/p, and HB0/PD7YY/p to be QRV on May 13 and 14 from at least four different
    nature reserves. Activity will be on 80 to 6 meters using CW with
    two stations active. QSL via bureau.

    GUINEA BISSAU, J5. Carlos, CT2GQA is QRV as J5JUA until the end of
    May. Activity is on 15 to 10 meters using mostly FT8. QSL to home
    call.

    BELGIUM, ON. Members of UBA Mechelen are QRV with special event
    station OS23SOM until May 31 in celebration of the Special Olympics
    Belgium's annual National Games being held this year in Mechelen.
    QSL via OQRS.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Special event call signs PA100K, PA100M, and
    PA100PCG are QRV until June 30 to commemorate the two-way telegraph
    service that started up from Radio Malabar to Radio Kootwijk. QSL
    via bureau.

    PALAU, T8. Operators JA6EGL and JH6HZH are QRV as T88SM and T88ZH, respectively, from Koror Island, IOTA OC-009, until May 17. QSL to
    home calls.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Members of the Wireless Institute of Australia are
    QRV with special event call sign VI2023HRH until May 31 to celebrate
    the coronation of King Charles III. QSL via operator's
    instructions.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special event station 8A100K is QRV until May 13 to
    commemorate the 100 years of long-range telegraph communications in
    the Netherlands. QSL via operators' instructions.

    GIBRALTAR, ZB. Special event station ZQ2HRH is QRV until May 31 to
    commemorate the coronation of King Charles III. QSL only direct,
    see QRZ.com .

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Portuguese Navy Day Contest/CT1DBS
    Memorial, VOLTA World Wide RTTY Contest, CQ-M International DX
    Contest, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, FISTS Saturday CW Sprint,
    Canadian Prairies QSO Party and the 50 MHz Spring Sprint are
    scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW
    Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide
    Sideband Activity Contest, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops
    Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80 and
    the RSGB 80-Meter Club Data Championship are all on tap for May 15
    to 17.

    Please see May QST, page 73, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Thu May 18 15:49:01 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD020
    ARLD020 DX news

    ZCZC AE20
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 20 ARLD020
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT May 18, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD020
    ARLD020 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    AB2E, W2GD, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST
    and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Vincent, HB9VCJ will be QRV as 8Q7VJ from Lhaviyani
    Atoll, IOTA AS-013, from May 20 to June 4. Activity will be on 40
    to 6 meters using SSB. QSL to home call.

    QATAR, A7. Anton, RN1B is QRV as A71/RN1B and is here for several
    weeks. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via
    RW3RN.

    ARMENIA, EK. Abie, AB1F is QRV as EK/AB1F from Stepanavan, Lori
    Marz. Activity is on 20, 15, and 10 meters, and possibly on 80 and
    40 meters using SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    FRENCH POLYNESIA, FO. Didier, F6BCW is QRV as FO/F6BCW from Huahine
    Island, IOTA OC-067, until October 25. Activity is on 80 to 6
    meters using CW and SSB. QSL via F6EXV.

    NORTHERN IRELAND, GI. Members of the North West Group ARC are QRV
    with special event station GB0AEL until May 26 to commemorate the
    91st anniversary of Amelia Earhart's transatlantic flight. QSL via
    MI0HOZ.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Hojoong, DS1TUW is QRV as DS1TUW/p from
    National Marine Park, POTA HL-0004, until May 21. Activity is on 40
    to 10 meters using CW with some SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    GUINEA BISSAU, J5. Carlos, CT2GQA is QRV as J5JUA until the end of
    May. Activity is on 15 to 10 meters using mostly FT8. QSL to home
    call.

    MARKET REEF, OJ0. Look for operators LA1UW, LA3WAA, LB5SH, and
    LB0VG to be QRV as OJ0/homecalls from May 20 to 27. Activity will
    be on 80 to 4 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8 with three stations
    active. QSL to home calls.

    FAROE ISLANDS, OY. Alberto, IW1PRT plans to be QRV as OY/IW1PRT
    from May 22 to 25. Activity will be in his spare time on 12 and 10
    meters using SSB, FM, and FT8. QSL vis LoTW.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD will be QRV as P40W from May 23 to 30.
    Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW. This includes being
    an entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX CW contest as a Single
    Op/All Band entry. QSL via N2MM.

    MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7. Bob, N7XR is QRV as V7/N7XR from Kwajalein,
    IOTA OC-028, and is here until the end of June. Activity is in his
    spare time on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via
    LoTW.

    ANGUILLA, VP2E. Rich, KE1B and Anna, W6NN will be QRV as VP2EAQ and
    VP2EAR, respectively, from May 25 to June 1. Activity will be on 40
    to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. This includes being an entry
    as VP2EAQ in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL via
    LoTW.

    BERMUDA, VP9. Darrell, AB2E will be QRV as AB2E/VP9 from May 24 to
    29. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters, with a focus on 30, 17,
    and 12 meters, using CW, SSB, and FT8. This includes being an entry
    in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX CW contest as a Low Power entry.
    QSL via LoTW.

    INDONESIA, YB. Huzen, YE3BYE is QRV as YE3BYE/p from Gili Ketapang
    Island, IOTA OC-027, until May 21. Activity is on 40, 20, 15, and
    10 meters using SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Diya, YI1DZ is QRV as Z81D from Juba. Activity is
    in his spare time on 40 to 6 meters, and possibly 80 and 60 meters,
    using SSB and FT8. QSL via OM3JW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, SARL VHF/UHF Digital Contest, UN DX
    Contest, NZART Sangster Shield 80-Meter CW Contest, His Majesty King
    of Spain CW Contest, EU PSK DX Contest, Arkansas QSO Party, Feld
    Hell Sprint, Baltic 80-Meter Contest and the FISTS Sunday CW Sprint
    are scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest, QRP ARCI Hootowl CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW
    Memorial, RSGB FT4 Contest, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest,
    SKCC CW Sprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test
    40 and the Mini-Test 80 are all on tap for May 22 to 24.

    Please see May QST, page 73, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Fri Apr 21 08:34:20 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD016
    ARLD016 DX news

    ZCZC AE16
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 16 ARLD016
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT April 20, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD016
    ARLD016 DX news

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

    TIMOR-LESTE, 4W. A group of operators are QRV as 4W1A until April
    22. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8.
    QSL via DJ4MX.

    UGANDA, 5X. Pista, HA5AO will be QRV as 5X2I from Busbala from
    April 24 to May 10. Activity will be on 40 to 6 meters using CW,
    some SSB, and FT8. QSL via operator's instructions.

    CROATIA, 9A. Special event call sign 9A0EMCOR is QRV until April
    25. QSL via 9A7R.

    CUBA, CO. Members of the Russian Robinson Club will be QRV as
    CO30RRC from Cayo Coco Island, IOTA NA-086, from April 24 to May 4.
    Activity will be on the HF bands with eight stations. QSL direct to
    N7RO.

    SOUTH COOK ISLAND, E5. Janusz, SP9FIH and Leszek, SP6CIK are QRV as
    E51WEG and E51CIK, respectively, from Rarotonga, IOTA OC-013, until
    April 28. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and
    FT8. QSL to home calls.

    BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, E7. Special event station E7WARD is QRV
    until April 26. Activity is on the HF bands and 6 meters using CW,
    SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via LoTW.

    ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON, FP. Georg, DK7LX is QRV as FP/DK7LX.
    Activity is in his spare time on the HF bands using CW. QSL to home
    call.

    VATICAN, HV. Look for HV1CN to be QRV on April 22 for International
    Marconi Day. Activity will be from 0700 to 1300z on the HF bands
    using CW, SSB, and FT8. This includes being active on Satellite
    QO-100. QSL via LoTW.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. Harry, JG7PSJ will be QRV as JD1BMH from
    Chichijima, IOTA AS-031, from April 22 to May 5. Activity will be
    on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and RTTY. QSL direct to home
    call.

    DENMARK, OZ. A group of operators will be QRV as 5P5FI from the
    Jylland West group, IOTA EU-125, from April 22 to 29. Activity will
    be on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL
    via ON6EF.

    WEST KIRIBATI, T30. Members of the Rebel DX Group are QRV as T30UN
    from Tarawa, IOTA OC-017, until May 1. Activity is on 160 to 6
    meters using CW, SSB, with multiple stations using FT8 in DXpedition
    mode. QSL via Club Log.

    BELIZE, V3. Art, NN7A is QRV as V31JZ/p from South Water Caye
    Island, IOTA NA-180, until April 23. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters
    using CW and possibly SSB. QSL to home call.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Special event station VK100ZL is QRV until December
    31 to celebrate the first amateur radio contact made between
    Australia and New Zealand. QSL via bureau.

    LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS, VU7. Operators YL2GM and VU2CDP are QRV as
    VU7W from Kavaratti Island, IOTA AS-011, until April 29. Activity
    is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via YL2GN.

    MEXICO, XE. Special event station 4A9O is QRV until May 30 to
    celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Club de Radio Experimentadores
    de Occidente. QSL via LoTW.

    NEW ZEALAND, ZL. Special event station ZL100 will be QRV from April
    26 to July 25 to celebrate the first amateur radio contact made
    between New Zealand and Australia. QSL via bureau.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The North American SSB Sprint Contest,
    NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN CW Slow Speed CW Test, QRP
    to the Field, YOTA Contest, SP DX RTTY Contest, International
    Vintage HF Contest, UA1DZ Memorial Cup and the BARTG Sprint 75 are
    all scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, QCX CW Challenge, ICWC Medium Speed CW
    Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, RSGB FT4 Contest, Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, ZL Sprint, SKCC CW
    Sprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test 40,
    Mini-Test 80, 432 MHz Spring Sprint and the UKEICC 80-Meter CW
    Contest are on tap for April 24 to 26.

    Please see April QST, page 69, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Thu May 25 18:09:46 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD021
    ARLD021 DX news

    ZCZC AE21
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 21 ARLD021
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT May 25, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD021
    ARLD021 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    HA7VK, OZ2I, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from
    QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to
    all.

    BAHAMAS, C6. Sergei, KN4NTX is QRV as C6AWA from Bimini, IOTA
    NA-048, until May 28. Activity is on the HF bands using CW. This
    includes being an entry in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL
    direct to home call.

    HUNGARY, HA. Sanyi, HA7VK will be QRV as HG23TISZA as a Single
    Op/All Band/High Power entry in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest.
    QSL via LoTW.

    SVALBARD, JW. Rafal, SQ9CNN is QRV as JW/SQ9CNN from Spitsbergen
    Island, IOTA EU-026, until May 29. He will be active as JW5E on
    either 20 or 15 meters during the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL
    to home call and JW5E via OH6VDA.

    MONGOLIA, JT. Dima, RA9USU will be QRV as JT5DX in the CQ World
    Wide WPX CW contest. QSL direct.

    HAWAII, KH6. A group of operators will be QRV as NH6T during the CQ
    World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL via operators' instructions.

    AMERICAN SAMOA, KH8. Oliver, W6NV and Lloyd, KH6LC plan to be QRV
    as KH8W as a Multi/Single entry in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest.
    After the contest, they may be active as home calls/KH8. QSL via
    W6NV.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD is QRV as P40W until May 30. Activity is in
    his spare time on 30, 17, and 12 meters. This includes activity in
    the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Jim, WI9WI and Annette, KA9DOC are QRV as PJ2/home
    calls until May 29. Activity is on the HF bands, and possibly 6
    meters, using CW and RTTY. Look for Jim to be QRV as PJ2T as a
    Single Op/All Band entry in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL
    direct to home calls, and PJ2T direct to W3HNK.

    ICELAND, TF. Chris, DL1MGB is QRV as TF/DL1MGB until May 29.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters and includes being an entry in the CQ
    World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL to home call.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. John, W5JON is QRV as V47JA from St.
    Kitts, IOTA NA-104, until June 7. Activity is on the HF bands and 6
    meters using SSB and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7. Bob, N7XR is QRV as V7/N7XR from Kwajalein,
    IOTA OC-028, and is here until the end of June. Activity is in his
    spare time on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via
    LoTW.

    MONTSERRAT, VP2M. George, K2DM is QRV as VP2MDM until May 29.
    Activity is on the HF bands and 6 meters using SSB and FT8. This
    includes being an entry in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL
    via LoTW.

    TURKS AND CAICOS, VP5. John, K4BAI is QRV as VP5/K4BAI from
    Providenciales, IOTA NA-002, until May 30. Activity is on the HF
    bands. He and others will be QRV as VP5M in the CQ World Wide WPX
    CW contest. QSL to home call, and VP5M direct to K4QPL.

    VIET NAM, XV. Tom, DL7BO is QRV as XV9K near Phan Thiet. Activity
    is on 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL to home call.

    MYANMAR, XZ. Akio, JE2QIZ is QRV as XZ2B from Yangon until the end
    of September. Activity is on 15, 12, 10, and 6 meters using CW.
    QSL via JE3SIF.

    REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA, Z3. Henning, OZ2I is QRV as Z38EE from
    Tetovo until May 30. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW.
    This includes being active in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL
    to home call.

    KOSOVO, Z6. Rene, DL2JRM is QRV as Z68XX from Gjilan until May 29.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW. This includes being an
    entry in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL to home call.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Diya, YI1DZ is QRV as Z81D from Juba. Activity is
    in his spare time on 40 to 6 meters, and possibly 80 and 60 meters,
    using SSB and FT8. QSL via OM3JW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. CQ World Wide WPX CW Contest, NCCC FT4
    Sprint, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint and K1USN Slow Speed CW
    Test will certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The QCX CW Challenge, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT,
    CWops Test, Mini-Test 40 and Mini-Test 80 are on tap for May 29 to
    31.

    Please see May QST, page 73, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Thu Jun 1 20:28:48 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD022
    ARLD022 DX news

    ZCZC AE22
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 22 ARLD022
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 1, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD022
    ARLD022 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    HA7VK, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and
    the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    CHINA, BY. David, K6FA is QRV as BY2/K6FA until the middle of
    August. Activity is holiday style on the HF bands using mainly CW.
    QSL via LoTW.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Oliver, DJ5QW is QRV as D44DX and D4CW from Sal
    Island, IOTA AF-086, until June 13. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters
    using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. A group of operators from IARU
    Society DARC are QRV with special callsign DB23SOWG until June 25
    during the Special Olympics World Games. QSL direct to DL2VFR.

    TURKMENISTAN, EZ. David, DL7ZM is QRV as EZ/DL7ZM until June 3.
    Activity is in his spare time during his afternoon hours. Lately he
    has been active on 10 meters using CW. QSL direct to home call.

    MAYOTTE, FH. Marek, FH4VVK is here until June 2024 and QRV on the
    HF bands and 6 meters using SSB and FT8. He may soon be active
    using RTTY. QSL to home call.

    HUNGARY, HA. Sanyi, HA7VK will be QRV as HG23TISZA as a Single
    Op/All Band/High Power entry in the Tisza Cup HF CW contest. QSL
    via LoTW.

    MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1. Teru, JE7IZM will be QRV as JE7IZM/JD1 on
    June 8 and 9 while on work assignment. Activity will be in his
    spare time on 17 and 15 meters. QSL to home call.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Special callsign PA37AC will be QRV from the
    former minesweeper Abraham Crijnssen moored at the Navy Museum in
    Den Helder while participating in the Museum Ships Weekend. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    CENTRAL KIRIBATI, T31. A group of operators are QRV as T31TT from
    Kanton Island, IOTA OC-043, until June 14. Activity is on 160 to 6
    meters using CW, SSB, and with seven FT8 stations in DXpedition
    mode. QSL via OQRS.

    ICELAND, TF. Derk, PD9DX is QRV as TF/PD9DX until June 9. Activity
    is on the HF bands using SSB, FT8, and FT4. QSL via M0URX.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. John, W5JON is QRV as V47JA from St.
    Kitts, IOTA NA-104, until June 7. Activity is on the HF bands and 6
    meters using SSB and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7. Bob, N7XR is QRV as V7/N7XR from Kwajalein,
    IOTA OC-028, and is here until the end of June. Activity is in his
    spare time on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via
    LoTW.

    LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS, VU7. Yuris, YL2GM will be QRV as VU7W from
    Minicoy Island, IOTA AS-106, from June 6 to 18. Activity will be on
    the HF bands and 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL direct to
    home call.

    VIET NAM, XV. Tom, DL7BO is QRV as XV9K near Phan Thiet. Activity
    is on 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL to home call.

    MYANMAR, XZ. Akio, JE2QIZ is QRV as XZ2B from Yangon until the end
    of September. Activity is on 15, 12, 10, and 6 meters using CW.
    QSL via JH3SIF.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Diya, YI1DZ is QRV as Z81D from Juba. Activity is
    in his spare time on 40 to 6 meters, and possibly 80 and 60 meters,
    using SSB and FT8. QSL via OM3JW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL International Digital Contest,
    Museum Ships Weekend, PODXS 070 Club Three Day Weekend Contest, NCCC
    FT4 Sprint, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, HA3NS Sprint Memorial
    CW Contest, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, PVRC Reunion, 10-10
    International Open Season PSK Contest, Tisza Cup CW Contest,
    Wake-Up. QRP CW Sprint, KANHAM Contest, UKSMG Summer 6-Meter
    Contest, Kentucky QSO Party, IARU Region 1 CW Field Day and RSGB
    National Field Day are all scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW
    Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Club Data Championship, ARS Spartan CW
    Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, Phone Weekly Test,
    A1Club AWT, CWops CW Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test
    40 CW and the Mini-Test 80 CW are on tap for June 5 to 7.

    Please see June QST, page 69, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Thu Jun 8 17:30:02 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD023
    ARLD023 DX news

    ZCZC AE23
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 23 ARLD023
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 8, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD023
    ARLD023 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    XQ7UP, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and
    the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    EQUATORIAL GUINEA, 3C. Ersoy, TA2OM is QRV as 3C3CA from Malabo and
    here for another two months. Activity is on the HF bands and 6
    meters using FT8. QSL to home call.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Kasimir, DL2SBY will be QRV as 8Q7KB from Maafushi
    Island, IOTA AS-013, from June 13 to 21. Activity will be on 12,
    10, and 6 meters. QSL direct to home call.

    PAKISTAN, AP. Mubeen, AP2AJM is QRV on 10 and 6 meters using FT8
    and SSB. QSL to home call.

    EASTER ISLAND, CE0. Operators XQ3PCN, CA3YMR and CE3KEY will be QRV
    as CE0Y/XQ3PCN from June 12 to 18. Activity will be on 40 to 10
    meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via operators' instructions.

    IRAN, EP. Hassan, EP5CHD has been QRV on 17 meters using FT8 around
    0200z. QSL direct to home call.

    ETHIOPIA, ET. Ulli, DL9WVM is QRV from club station ET3AA in Addis
    Ababa until July 14. He is active between 0630 and 1400z. QSL via
    N2OO.

    FRANCE, F. Michel, F8GGZ will be QRV with special event call sign
    TM400BP from June 14 to 21 to commemorate the 400 years since the
    birth of the French mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal. QSL
    to home call.

    MAYOTTE, FH. Marek, FH4VVK is here until June 2024 and QRV on the
    HF bands and 6 meters using SSB and FT8. He may soon be active
    using RTTY. QSL to home call.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. Gio, ZL3SSB will be QRV as P29VBR from Port
    Moresby from June 11 to 21. Activity will be in his spare time on
    the HF bands.

    SWEDEN, SM. Lars, SM6CUK is QRV as SA6G/7 from Ven Island, IOTA
    EU-137, until June 11. Activity is holiday style on 40 to 10 meters
    using mainly CW. QSL to home call.

    CENTRAL KIRIBATI, T31. A group of operators are QRV as T31TT from
    Kanton Island, IOTA OC-043, until June 14. Activity is on 160 to 6
    meters using CW, SSB, and with seven FT8 stations in DXpedition
    mode. QSL via OQRS.

    GABON, TR. Roland, F8EN is QRV as TR8CR until August 12. Activity
    is on the HF bands using CW. QSL via F6AJA.

    MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7. Bob, N7XR is QRV as V7/N7XR from Kwajalein,
    IOTA OC-028, and is here until June 20. Activity is in his spare
    time on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    DUCIE ISLAND, VP6. A group of operators will be QRV as VP6A from
    June 11 to 24. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters, with five
    stations active, using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via HA7RY.

    LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS, VU7. Yuris, YL2GM is QRV as VU7W from Minicoy
    Island, IOTA AS-106, until June 18. Activity is on the HF bands and
    6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    VIET NAM, VX. Gran, UA3AA is QRV as XV9G from Mui Ne and here for
    an extended period of time. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using CW
    and SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    MYANMAR, XZ. Akio, JE2QIZ is QRV as XZ2B from Yangon until the end
    of September. Activity is on 15, 12, 10, and 6 meters using CW.
    QSL via JH3SIF.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL June VHF Contest, NCCC RTTY
    Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, VK Shires Contest, Asia-Pacific SSB Sprint, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, Portugal Day
    Contest, AGCW VHF/UHF CW Contest, Batavia DX Contest, GACW WWSA CW
    DX Contest and the REF DDFM 6-Meter Contest are all scheduled for
    this upcoming weekend.

    The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW
    Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide
    Sideband Activity Contest, NAQCC CW Sprint, Phone Weekly Test,
    A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40,
    Mini-Test 80 and the RSGB 80-Meter Club CW Championship are on tap
    for June 12 to 14.

    Please see June QST, page 69, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)
  • From Daryl Stout@316:36/9 to All on Thu Jun 15 17:05:49 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD024
    ARLD024 DX news

    ZCZC AE24
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 24 ARLD024
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 15, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD024
    ARLD024 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    JG7PSJ, LU4AAO, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from
    QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to
    all.

    GEORGIA, 4L. Rene, DL2JRM is QRV as 4L/DL2JRM until June 19. This
    includes being an entry in the All Asian DX CW contest. QSL to home
    call.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Jerry, W1IE and Bill, K4CD will be QRV as 7Q7WW from
    June 21 to July 3. Activity will be in their spare time on the HF
    bands and 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 in DXpedition mode.
    QSL via operators' instructions.

    EASTER ISLAND, CE0. Operators XQ3PCN, CA3YMR and CE3KEY are QRV as
    CE0Y/XQ3PCN until June 18. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB
    and FT8. QSL via operators' instructions.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Yevgeniy, UN2G is QRV as DU3/UN2G from Villa
    Rosenda, Talugtug until June 23. Activity is on the HF bands, and 5
    meters, using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    NORTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Warwick, E51WL has been QRV on 12 meters
    using FT8 around 0700 to 1100z, and on FT4 between 2100 to 2200z.
    QSL to home call.

    ETHIOPIA, ET. Robert, W9XY and Ken, K4ZW will be QRV as ET3AA from
    June 19 to 23. Activity will be on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB,
    and FT8. QSL via N2OO.

    MARIANA ISLANDS, KH0. Harry, JG7PSJ will be QRV as WH0RU from
    Saipan, IOTA OC-086, from June 21 to 27. Activity will be on 40 to
    10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Members of the Radio Club QRM Belgrano will be QRV
    as LU4AAO and other calls from June 17 to 25 to commemorate National
    Flag Day. Activity will be on the HF and V/UHF bands using CW, SSB,
    SSTV, and FT8. QSL via LU4AAO.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. Gio, ZL3SSB is QRV as P29VBR from Port
    Moresby until June 21. Activity is in his spare time on the HF
    bands. QSL direct to home call.

    SUDAN, ST. Sudan Amateur Radio Union ST0HQ has been QRV on 20
    meters using SSB between 0050 and 0200z. QSL via ST2M.

    PALAU, T8. Nobu, JA0JHQ is QRV as T88PB from Koror, IOTA OC-009,
    until June 19. Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and FT8.
    QSL via LoTW.

    DUCIE ISLAND, VP6. A group of operators are QRV as VP6A until June
    24. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, with five stations active,
    using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via HA7RY.

    FALKLAND ISLANDS, VP8. Station VP8GGM will be QRV on June 17 and 18
    from the historic harbor at Port Stanley, IOTA SA-002, and from the
    war museum Goose Green during International Museum Weekend. QSL
    direct to VP8ADR.

    LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS, VU7. Yuris, YL2GM is QRV as VU7W from Minicoy
    Island, IOTA AS-106, until June 18. Activity is on the HF bands and
    6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    MACAO, XX9. Leong, XX9ET has been QRV on 20 meters using FT8 around
    1400z. QSL via LoTW.

    MYANMAR, XZ. Akio, JE2QIZ is QRV as XZ2B from Yangon until the end
    of September. Activity is on 15, 12, 10, and 6 meters using CW.
    QSL via JH3SIF.

    VANUATU, YJ. Chris, VK2YUS, will be QRV as YJ0CA from Efate Island,
    IOTA OC-035, from June 17 to 28. Activity will be on 40 to 10
    meters using SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL Kids Day, All Asian DX CW Contest, International QRP Day, NCCC FT4 Sprint, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW
    Sprint, SARL Youth 40-Meter SSB QSO Party, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test,
    SMIRK CW Contest, Pajajaran Bogor DX SSB Contest, IARU Region 1 50
    MHz Contest, Stew Perry Topband CW Challenge, West Virginia QSO
    Party, Feld Hell Sprint and the WAB 50 MHz Phone will certainly keep
    contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    Please see June QST, page 69, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (316:36/9)