• ARRL DX Bulletin

    From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Sep 15 17:46:12 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Sep 22 18:16:03 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Sep 29 18:20:10 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Oct 6 17:22:06 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Oct 13 17:38:26 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Oct 20 17:46:26 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Oct 27 18:20:29 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Nov 3 17:18:27 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Mon Nov 14 14:41:12 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD045
    ARLD045 DX news

    ZCZC AE45
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 45 ARLD045
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT November 10, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD045
    ARLD045 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.

    ALGERIA, 7X. Special event station 7R68AR is QRV until November 30
    to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the beginning of Algerian War
    of Independence. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and
    FT8. QSL via M0OXO. Also, 7R7A is QRV to mark the 68th anniversary
    of the outbreak of the Algerian Revolution. QSL via 7X2VFK.

    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.

    BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, E7. Special call sign E730ITU is QRV until
    November 14 to mark the 30th anniversary of Bosnia and Herzegovina's
    membership in the International Telecommunication Union. QSL via
    LoTW.

    LIECHTENSTEIN, HB0. Bodo, DF8DX is QRV as HB0/DF8DX until November
    13. He will be active as HB0DX during the Worked All Europe DX RTTY
    contest. QSL via LoTW.

    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.

    BELGIUM, ON. Special call sign OT5IDPD is QRV until December 3 for
    the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In 1992 the UN
    General Assembly designated December 3 as this annual day of
    observance. QSL via ON6WL.

    ARUBA, P4. Jaap, PA7DA will be QRV as P40DA from November 14 to 27.
    Activity will be holiday style on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB,
    FT8, and FT4. QSL to home call.

    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.

    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 Northern
    Babeldaob Island, IOTA OC-009, until November 14. Activity is on
    160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via M0URX.

    CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, TL. A group of operators will be QRV as
    TL8AA and TL8ZZ from November 12 to 26. Activity will be on 160 to
    6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and with FT8 in DXpedition mode,
    respectively. QSL direct to I2YSB.

    TURKS AND CAICOS, VP5. Mark, WQ7X is QRV as VP5/WQ7X from
    Providenciales, IOTA NA-002, until November 15. Activity is holiday
    style on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    INDONESIA, YB. Hajar, YB8HZ is QRV as YB8HZ/p from Kapoposang
    Island, IOTA OC-236, until November 12. Activity is on the HF
    bands. QSL direct to home call.

    UK SOVEREIGN BASE AREAS ON CYPRUS, ZC4. Operators G4WXJ, PA2CHR,
    and PA3FYC are QRV as ZC4RH from the Base Area of Dhekelia until
    November 19. Activity is focused on 2 meters, and 70 and 23
    centimeters, using EME, Tropo, Meteor Scatter, and other modes. QSL
    via DK6SP.

    ST. HELENA, ZD7. Christopher, HB9FIY is QRV as ZD7CA until November
    26. Activity is in his spare time on 40 to 10 meters using SSB,
    PSK31, and RTTY. QSL via EA5GL.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL EME Contest, Japan International DX
    Phone Contest, Worked All Europe DX RTTY 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, 10-10 International Fall
    Digital Contest, SARL VHF/UHF Analogue Contest, SKCC Weekend CW
    Sprintathon, OK/OM DX CW Contest, FISTS Saturday CW Sprint, CQ-WE
    Contest, AWA Bruce Kelley 1929 CW QSO Party, FIRAC HF SSB Contest
    and the Classic Phone Exchange will certainly keep contesters busy
    this weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday
    Sprint, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide
    Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, QRP 40 Meter CW Fox
    Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club CW AWT, CWops CW Test, VHF-UHF FT8
    Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80 and the RSGB 80-Meter
    Autumn SSB Series are all on tap for November 14 to 16.

    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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Nov 17 18:57:15 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD046
    ARLD046 DX news

    ZCZC AE46
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 46 ARLD046
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT November 17, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD046
    ARLD046 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    AA3B, 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.

    RODRIGUES ISLAND, 3B9. Kazu, M0CFW will be QRV as 3B9/M0CFW from
    November 20 to 30. Activity will be on the HF bands. He will be
    active as 3B9KW in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL
    via LoTW.

    GEORGIA, 4L. Alex, K6VHF is QRV as 4L1FP until November 27.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL to home
    call.

    MADAGASCAR, 5R. Operators PA3EWP, DL2AWG, DK2AMM, PG5M, and PA5X
    will be QRV as 5R8WP, 5R8WG, 5R8MM, 5R8CG, and 5R8PA, respectively,
    from Nosy Be Island, IOTA AF-057, from November 22 to December 3.
    Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8
    with two stations active. QSL via DL2AWG.

    TOGO, 5V. Andy, KB9IJI is QRV as 5V7JA. Activity is in his spare
    time on the HF bands using SSB and various digital modes. QSL via
    operator's instructions.

    WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2. Special event station 9M100SK is QRV until
    December 31 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Kedah Scouts.
    Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using SSB, CW, and various digital
    modes. QSL direct to 9W2TXL.

    HAITI, HH. Members of the Haitian Radio Club are QRV with special
    call sign HH18NOV until November 27 to commemorate the 1803 Battle
    of Vertieres. QSL via N2OO.

    AMERICAN SAMOA, KH8. Bob, W7YAQ and Al, K7AR are QRV as K8H from
    Pago Pago, IOTA OC-045, until December 1. Activity is on 160 to 6
    meters using CW and SSB. This includes being a Multi/Single entry
    in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via W7YAQ.

    BRAZIL, PY. Special event station PV22CUP will be QRV from November
    19 to December 18 during the 22nd FIFA World Championship being held
    in Qatar. QSL via LoTW.

    CORSICA, TK. Operators S53BB, S53CC, S53F, S53MM, S53RM, S53WW,
    S53ZO, S55OO, S57AL, S57C, S57K, S57L and S57VW will be QRV as
    TK/home calls from November 21 to 29. Activity will be on 160 to 2
    meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. They will be
    active as TK0C as a Multi/2 entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX
    CW contest. QSL TK0C via LoTW and all others to home calls.

    CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, TL. A group of operators are QRV as TL8AA
    and TL8ZZ until November 26. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using
    CW, SSB, RTTY, and with FT8 in DXpedition mode, respectively. QSL
    direct to I2YSB.

    BENIN, TY. Tapani, OH5BM, Pekka, OH2TA, and Timo, OH5LLR will be
    QRV as TY5AF from the village Grand Popo from November 22 to 29.
    Activity will be on the HF bands using all modes. This includes
    being an entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via
    LoTW.

    ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, V2. Bud, AA3B will be QRV as V26K from Antigua
    from November 22 to 28. Activity will be on the HF bands using
    primarily CW. This includes being a Single Op/All Band/Low Power
    entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL direct to
    home call.

    BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, V8. Didier, F5NPV is now QRV as V85NPV from the
    capital city Bandar Seri Begawan and here for a few years. QSL via
    LoTW.

    KOSOVO, Z6. Henning, OZ2I will be QRV as Z68EE from November 24 to
    30. This includes being an entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide DX
    CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

    ST. HELENA, ZD7. Christopher, HB9FIY is QRV as ZD7CA until November
    26. Activity is in his spare time on 40 to 10 meters using SSB,
    PSK31, and RTTY. QSL via EA5GL.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL SSB Sweepstakes, RSGB 1.8 MHz CW
    Contest, All Austrian 160-Meter CW Contest, REF 160-Meter CW
    Contest, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, LZ DX Contest, South American Integration
    CW Contest, Feld Hell Sprint, Homebrew and Oldtime Equipment CW
    Party, FISTS Sunday CW Sprint and the Run for the Bacon 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, SKCC CW Sprint, QRP
    160-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops CW Test,
    Mini-Test CW 40 and Mini-Test CW 80 are all on tap for November 21
    to 23.

    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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Wed Nov 23 19:13:11 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD047
    ARLD047 DX news

    ZCZC AE47
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 47 ARLD047
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT November 23, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD047
    ARLD047 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    HA7VK, SQ9FMU, 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.

    RODRIGUES ISLAND, 3B9. Kazu, M0CFW is QRV as 3B9/M0CFW until
    November 30. Activity is on the HF bands. He will be active as
    3B9KW in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

    ROTUMA, 3D2. Tony, 3D2AG plans to be active as 3D2AG/p until
    December 20. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, with a focus on 15,
    12, and 10 meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL via operator's instructions.

    GEORGIA, 4L. Operator R3XA will be QRV as 4L9M from November 25 to
    27. This includes being a Single Op/Single Band on 160 meters entry
    in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL to home call.

    MADAGASCAR, 5R. Operators PA3EWP, DL2AWG, DK2AMM, PG5M, and PA5X
    are QRV as 5R8WP, 5R8WG, 5R8MM, 5R8CG, and 5R8PA, respectively, from
    Nosy Be Island, IOTA AF-057, until December 3. Activity is on 160
    to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 with two stations active.
    QSL via DL2AWG.

    EAST MALAYSIA, 9M6. Saty, JE1JKL is QRV as 9M6NA from Labuan
    Island, IOTA OC-133, until November 29. This includes being an
    entry in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Irek, SP3SUX is QRV as DV8/KH7EA until December 3.
    He will be active as DX8H in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL
    both calls via SP3SUX.

    HUNGARY, HA. Sanyi, HA7VK will be QRV as HG22TISZA as a Single
    Op/All Band/High Power entry in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest.
    QSL to home call.

    HONDURAS, HR. Operators W1UE, K1XM, KQ1F, K1TR and SM7IUN are QRV
    as HQ9X from Roatan Island, IOTA NA-057, until November 30.
    Activity is on the HF bands. This includes being a Multi Op/2
    transmitter entry in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via KQ1F.

    GUINEA BISSAU, J5. Carlos, CT2GQA is QRV as J5JUA until December 15
    while on work assignment. Activity is in his spare time. QSL to
    home call.

    SVALBARD, JW. Peter, LA7QIA will be QRV as JW7QIA from
    Longyearbyen, IOTA EU-026, from November 25 to 29. Most of his
    activity will be during the CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via
    LoTW.

    AMERICAN SAMOA, KH8. Bob, W7YAQ and Al, K7AR are QRV as K8H from
    Pago Pago, IOTA OC-045, until December 1. Activity is on 160 to 6
    meters using CW and SSB. This includes being a Multi/Single entry
    in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via W7YAQ.

    LITHUANIA, LY. Operators UT3GF, YL1ZF, LY4A, LY2BKT, LY2CO, LY3AB,
    LY2NZ and LY5T are QRV as LY4A as a Multi Op entry in the CQ World
    Wide DX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD is QRV as P44W until November 29. Activity
    is on the HF bands as time permits. This includes being an entry in
    the CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

    POLAND, SP. Special event call signs 3Z95PRK, HF95PRK, SN95PRK,
    SO95PRK, SP95PRK, and SQ95PRK will be QRV from November 26 to
    December 11 to celebrate the 95th anniversary of Poland's largest
    regional radio broadcasting station, Polskie Radio Katowice. QSL
    via bureau.

    PALAU, T8. Nobu, JA0JHQ will be QRV as T88PB from Koror, IOTA
    OC-009, from November 25 to 29. This includes an entry in the CQ
    World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via LoTW. In addition, Tony, JH1FFW
    will be QRV as T88RC from November 30 to December 5. Activity will
    be on 40 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, TL. A group of operators are QRV as TL8AA
    and TL8ZZ until November 26. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using
    CW, SSB, RTTY, and with FT8 in DXpedition mode, respectively. QSL
    direct to I2YSB.

    BENIN, TY. Tapani, OH5BM, Pekka, OH2TA, and Timo, OH5LLR are QRV as
    TY5AF from the village Grand Popo until November 29. Activity is on
    the HF bands using all modes. This includes being an entry in the
    CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

    ASIATIC RUSSIA, UA0. Operator RN1B will be QRV as RN1B/0 from
    Sakhalin Island, IOTA AS-018, in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest.
    QSL to home call.

    INDIA, VU. Operators VU2DSI, VU2EVU, and VU2XPN will be QRV as
    AU2JCB, AU3JCB, and AU5JCB, respectively, from November 25 to
    December 13 to commemorate the birthday of Jagadish Chandra Bose.
    Activity will be on 80 to 6 meters using SSB and FM. QSL direct to
    home calls.

    KOSOVO, Z6. Henning, OZ2I is QRV as Z68EE until November 30. This
    includes being an entry in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via
    LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ Worldwide DX CW Contest, CWops
    Test, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, RSGB 80-Meter CW Autumn Series, NCCC RTTY
    Sprint, QRP 160-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed
    CW Test and the Ham Spirit SSB Contest will certainly keep
    contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    QCX CW Challenge, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, RSGB
    FT4 Contest, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and RTTYOPS
    Weeksprint are all on tap for November 28 and 29.

    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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Dec 1 18:54:13 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD048
    ARLD048 DX news

    ZCZC AE48
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 48 ARLD048
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 1, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD048
    ARLD048 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. F6HMQ and F6GWV are QRV as 3B8/home calls until
    December 14. Activity is holiday style on 40 to 10 meters using SSB
    and various digital modes. QSL to home calls.

    ROTUMA, 3D2. Tony, 3D2AG is QRV as 3D2AG/p until December 20.
    Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, with a focus on 15, 12, and 10
    meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL via operator's
    instructions.

    TANZANIA, 5H. Ferdy, HB9DSP is QRV as 5H3FM from Zanzibar Island,
    IOTA AF-032, until December 13. Activity is holiday style on 20,
    15, and 10 meters using SSB and some FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    SAMOA, 5W. Sigfrido, HB9FFN is QRV as 5W0RS from Apia, IOTA OC-097,
    while working as an agronomist for the Food and Agriculture
    Organization of the United Nations. Activity is in his spare time
    on 40, 20, and 10 meters using SSB. QSL direct to IT9YVO.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Sergey, RX3APM will be QRV as 8Q7BB from December 4
    to 17. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters. This includes being an
    entry in the upcoming ARRL 10 Meter contest. QSL to home call.

    NEPAL, 9N. Robert, 9N7AA is QRV until December 14. Activity is
    generally on 160 to 6 meters using FT8. QSL direct to S57DX.

    THE GAMBIA, C5. Andre, ON7YK is QRV as C5YK from Bijilo until
    February 24, 2023. Activity is in his spare time on 20 to 10 meters
    using SSB, RTTY, FT8, and FT4. QSL direct to home call.

    MOROCCO, CN. Special event station CN22JIM will be QRV on December
    5 to 18 from Imlil in the High Atlas mountain range of Morocco in
    recognition of the Journee Internationale de la Montagne. QSL via
    RW6HS.

    SOLOMON ISLANDS, H4. Remo, HB9SHD will be QRV as H44SHD from Uepi
    Island, IOTA OC-149, from December 6 to 19. Activity will be on 40
    to 6 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL to home call.

    GUINEA BISSAU, J5. Carlos, CT2GQA is QRV as J5GQA until December 15
    while on work assignment. Activity is in his spare time using only
    FT8. QSL to home call.

    JAPAN, JA. Special event station 8J1H90T is QRV until March 31,
    2023 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the city of Hiratsuka.
    QSL via bureau.

    PALAU, T8. Tony, JH1FFW is QRV as T88RC until December 5. Activity
    is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL to home call.

    WILLIS ISLAND, VK9W. Sands, VU2WXW is QRV as VK9WX while working at
    the Meteorology Weather Station here until the end of April, 2023.
    Activity of late has been on 20 meters using SSB around 1300 to
    1400z. QSL via operator's instructions.

    MEXICO, XE. A group of operators will be QRV as XF1S from Tiburon
    Island, IOTA NA-167, from December 4 to 9. Activity will be on 160
    to 6 meters, including Satellites, using CW, SSB, and various
    digital modes. QSL via IT9EJW.

    INDONESIA, YB. Indra, YB8QT is QRV from the Sangihe Islands, IOTA
    OC-210, until 2024 or 2025. QSL via IK2DUW.

    VANUATU, YJ. Chris, VK2YUS is QRV as YJ0CA from Efate, IOTA OC-035,
    until December 9. Activity is in his spare time on 40 to 10 meters
    using SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Burkhard, DL3KZA is QRV as ZA/DL3KZA from Vlora and
    his here until December 13. Activity is on 40 to 17 meters using
    mostly FT8. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL 160-Meter Contest, Walk for the
    Bacon QRP Contest, CWops 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 CW Test,
    Kalbar SSB Contest, UFT CW Meeting, Wake-Up. QRP CW Sprint, PRO CW
    Contest, INORC CW Contest and FT Roundup are scheduled for this
    upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW
    Memorial, 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 and Mini-Test 80 are all on tap for December 5 to 7.

    Youngsters On The Air stations are active during the month of
    December.

    Please see December 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Dec 8 19:16:03 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Dec 15 17:48:38 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Fri Dec 23 00:40:09 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Fri Dec 30 06:10:39 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Jan 5 17:37:46 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Jan 12 20:39:18 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Jan 19 18:24:01 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD003
    ARLD003 DX news

    ZCZC AE03
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 3 ARLD003
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 19, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD003
    ARLD003 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    JI3DST, LU7AA, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from
    QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to
    all.

    TANZANIA, 5H. Ferdy, HB9DSP will be QRV as 5H3FM from Zanzibar
    Island, IOTA AF-032, from January 21 to 31. Activity will be on 20,
    15, and 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL to home call.

    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.

    EASTER ISLAND, CE0. Mario is QRV as CE3WB/CE0 from Isla de Pascua
    until the end of January. Activity is holiday style on 40, 20, 15,
    and 10 meters using SSB. QSL 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.

    ITALY, I. Operators S50O, S50X, S51V, S52OT, S54W, S56N, S57DX and
    S59A will be QRV as IG9/home calls from Lampedusa Island, IOTA
    AF-019, from January 23 to 31. Activity will be on all bands and
    modes. They plan to be QRV as IG9/S59A in the upcoming CQ World
    Wide 160 CW contest. QSL IG9/S59A via S59A, and all others via
    operators' instructions.

    JAPAN, JA. Take, JI3DST will be QRV as JI3DST/6, JS6RRR, JJ5RBH/6,
    and JR8YLY/6 from Miyako Island, IOTA AS-079, from January 24 to
    March 7. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY,
    FM, and FT8. When using FT8, the numeric suffix will be replaced
    with the letter /P. This includes being active as JS6RRR in the
    upcoming CQ World Wide 160 Meter CW contest. QSL to home call.

    GUAM, KH2. Henry, N7JVJ is QRV as N7JVJ from Hagatna until April
    28. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8 with QRP
    power. QSL via operator's instructions.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Members of AMSAT Argentina will be QRV as LU7AA from
    January 21 to 29 to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the launch
    of Satellite LO-19. Activity will be on the HF, and V/UHF bands
    using CW, SSB, SSTV, and FT8, and FM/SSB on various Satellites. QSL
    via LU7AA.

    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.

    POLAND, SP. Special event station HF7SIEMA is QRV until February 5
    recognizing a nationwide Polish charity event. QSL via operators' instructions.

    PALAU, T8. Operators JH3LSS, JA3HJI, JA3IVU, JA3ARJ and JA3AVO are
    QRV as T88DK, T88DN, T88ED, T88EF, and T88MB from Koror Island, IOTA
    OC-009, until January 27. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW,
    SSB, FT8, and FT4. QSL to home calls.

    TURKEY, TA. Special event stations TC100TC, TC100TA, TC100TR, and
    TC100YEAR are QRV during all of 2023 to celebrate the centenary of
    the Turkish Republic. QSL via bureau.

    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.

    EL SALVADOR, YS. Roberto, I2JIN is QRV as YS3CW from Corinto,
    Morazan until January 29. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW
    and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL January VHF Contest, North
    American SSB QSO Party, North American Collegiate SSB Championship,
    NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN
    Slow Speed CW Test, Hungarian DX Contest, PRO Digi Contest, RSGB AFS
    SSB Contest and the Feld Hell Sprint 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, SKCC CW Sprint, QRP
    40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test,
    Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80, UKEICC 80-Meter CW Contest and Australia
    Day Contest are on tap for January 23 to 26.

    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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Jan 26 17:18:37 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Feb 2 18:13:51 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Feb 9 19:35:39 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Feb 23 18:24:56 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Mar 2 18:58:37 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Mar 9 21:06:49 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD010
    ARLD010 DX news

    ZCZC AE10
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 10 ARLD010
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 9, 2023
    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, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the
    ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    MONACO, 3A. Lorenzo, 3A2OG is a new amateur radio operator and has
    been active while testing various HF antennas. He is interested in
    using QRP and in portable operations. QSL direct.

    GHANA, 9G. Alan, G3XAQ is QRV as 9G5XA until March 14. Activity is
    on the HF bands using only CW. This includes being an entry in the
    RSGB Commonwealth Contest. QSL direct to home call.

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, A6. Special event station A60AP is QRV until
    August 31 to commemorate the Astronaut Program. Look for special
    event stations A60AP/0 to A60AP/14 to also be active during the
    event. QSL via operators' instructions.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Luca, HB9OBD is QRV as D44KIT from Sal Island, IOTA
    AF-086, until April 5. Activity is holiday style on 40, 20, 15, and
    10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via EB7DX.

    COMOROS, D6. Hiro, JF1OCQ is QRV as D67AA until March 22. Activity
    is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, FT8, and FT4. QSL direct to home
    call.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Jacek, SP5APW is QRV as DU1/SP5APW until March 14
    from the Luzon Coastal Islands, IOTA OC-244. Activity is on 40 to
    10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL to home call.

    CROZET ISLAND, FT/W. Thierry, FT8WW will be QRV from March 13 to
    16. Activity will be on the HF bands. QSL via F6EXV.

    GUERNSEY, GU. Operators M0UNN and G4DIY are QRV as MP7DX until
    March 13. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via
    G4DIY.

    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. QSL
    direct to WB2REM.

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, HI. Members of the Loma del Toro DX Club will
    be QRV as HI0LT from Isla Cabras, IOTA NA-122, from March 12 to 19.
    Activity will be on 160 to 2 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, and
    FT4. QSL via EB7DX.

    MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1. Take, JG8NQJ will be QRV as JG8NQJ/JD1
    beginning March 15, and expects to be here for two months while on
    work assignment. Activity will be in his spare time on the HF bands
    using mainly CW with some FT8. QSL direct to JA8CJY.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. Stations JD1BOI and JD1BON are QRV from Chichijima
    Island, IOTA AS-031, until March 24. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters
    using RTTY, FT8, and FT4. QSL via LoTW.

    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.

    MALI, TZ. Ulmar, DK1CE is QRV as TZ1CE until March 16. Activity is
    on the HF bands using SSB and FT8 in DXpedition mode. QSL via
    DK1CE.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Pete, G0TLE is QRV as V4/G0TLE from St.
    Kitts, IOTA NA-104, until March 17. Activity is holiday style on 40
    to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. John, N9EAJ is QRV as VP5/N9EAJ from
    Grand Turk, IOTA NA-003, until March 22. Activity is on the HF
    bands using mostly SSB with some CW. He will make a side trip to
    the Columbus Landfall National Park for a Parks on The Air
    activation. QSL to home call.

    INDIA, VU. Special event station AT2G20 is QRV from Gurugram until
    June 2 to promote greater international cooperation through amateur
    radio in conjunction with the G20 summit being held in New Delhi on
    September 9 and 10. QSL via operator's instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Stew Perry Topband CW Challenge,
    North American RTTY Sprint, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox
    Hunt, NCCC Sprint CW Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, YB DX RTTY
    Contest, SARL Field Day Contest, RSGB Commonwealth Contest, SKCC
    Weekend CW Sprintathon, EA PSK63 Contest, South America 10 Meter
    Contest, DIG QSO Party, AGCW QRP CW Contest, Oklahoma QSO Party,
    TESLA Memorial HF CW Contest, Idaho QSO Party, UBA Spring 2-Meter
    Contest and the FIRAC HF Contest are all scheduled for this upcoming
    weekend.

    The Wisconsin QSO Party, 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed Test, OK1WC Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity
    Contest, ICWC Medium Speed Test, 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 RSGB 80-Meter Club CW
    Championship are on tap for March 13 to 15.

    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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Fri Mar 17 00:42:34 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD011
    ARLD011 DX news

    ZCZC AE11
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 11 ARLD011
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 16, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD011
    ARLD011 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    AA3B, KK9A, 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 March 20.
    Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using CW. QSL to home call.

    RWANDA, 9X. A large group of operators will be QRV as 9X5RU near
    Kigali from March 22 to April 7. Activity will be on 160 to 6
    meters using CW, SSB, and FT8 with several stations. This includes
    being active in Satellite QO-100. QSL via LoTW.

    SABLE ISLAND, CY0. A group of operators will be QRV as CY0S from
    March 20 to 30. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters, including 60
    meters and 2 meter EME, using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 with three
    stations active. QSL via WA4DAN.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Luca, HB9OBD is QRV as D44KIT from Sal Island, IOTA
    AF-086, until April 5. Activity is holiday style on 40, 20, 15, and
    10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via EB7DX.

    COMOROS, D6. Hiro, JF1OCQ is QRV as D67AA until March 22. Activity
    is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, FT8, and FT4. QSL direct to home
    call.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Jacek, SP5APW will be QRV as DU1/SP5APW from the
    Babuyan Islands, IOTA OC-092, from March 18 to 26. Activity will be
    on 40 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL to home call.

    SAN ANDRES AND PROVIDENCIA, HK0. Alex, DK8FD will be QRV as
    HK0/DK8FD from Providencia, IOTA NA-033, from March 20 to 25. QSL
    to home call.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. Stations JD1BOI and JD1BON are QRV from Chichijima,
    IOTA AS-031, until March 24. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using
    RTTY, FT8, and FT4. QSL via LoTW.

    BONAIRE, PJ4. John, KK9A will be QRV as PJ4/KK9A from March 21 to
    27. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. This
    includes being active as PJ4R in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB
    contest. QSL via WD9DZV.

    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.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Dieter, AE0BF is QRV as S79/AE0BF until March 19.
    Activity is on 40 to 10 meters. He has currently been active on 12
    and 10 meters. QSL via DJ2EH.

    EGYPT, SU. Ahmed, 9K2QA is QRV as SU9GA from Cairo. He is active
    on 80 to 10 meters. QSL via 9K2QA.

    ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, V2. Bud, AA3K will be QRV as V26K from Antigua
    from March 21 to 27. Activity will be on the HF bands using mostly
    CW. He will be a Single Op/All Band/High Power entry in the
    upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    CANADA, VE. Pierre, VE3KTB is QRV as VY0ERC from Eureka station on
    Ellesmere Island, IOTA NA-008, until April 13. Activity is in his
    spare time on 20 to 12 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8, and possibly
    on some of the FM Satellites. QSL via M0OXO.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. John AF3K, Ross, W2TT and Diane,
    KA3FCE will be QRV as VP5/AF3K, VP5/W2TT, and VP5/KA3FCE,
    respectively, from Providenciales, IOTA NA-002, from March 22 to 29.
    Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and various digital
    modes. They will be active as VP5P in the upcoming CQ World Wide
    WPX SSB contest. QSL VP5/AF3K, VP5/W2TT, and VP5P via N2OO,and
    VP5/KA3FCE direct via W2TT.

    VANUATU, YJ. Chris, VK2YUS should be back on Efate Island, IOTA
    OC-035, and plans to be active as YJ0CA from March 18 to 28.
    Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using SSB. QSL direct to home
    call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. All Africa International DX Contest,
    BARTG HF RTTY Contest, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint,
    NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Maidenhead Mayhem Sprint,
    SARL VHF/UHF Analogue Contest, Russian DX Contest, F9AA SSB Cup,
    AGCW VHF/UHF Contest, Virginia QSO Party, Feld Hell Sprint, UBA
    Spring SSB Contest, Classic Phone Exchange and the Run for the Bacon
    QRP CW Contest are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC
    Memorial, Bucharest Digital Contest, Worldwide Sideband Activity
    Contest, SKCC CW Sprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly
    Test, A1Club CW AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test 40 and the Mini-Test 80
    are scheduled for March 20 to 22.

    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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Mar 23 22:02:56 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Mar 30 18:33:36 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD013
    ARLD013 DX news

    ZCZC AE13
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 13 ARLD013
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 30, 2023
    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, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the
    ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    MONACO, 3A. Special event station 3A8AB is QRV during April to
    commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first transatlantic contact
    between F8AB in Nice, France, and U1MO located in Hartford,
    Connecticut. QSL via LoTW.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Dejan, OE7MOP is QRV as 8Q7MO from Summer Island
    until April 10. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and
    with an emphasis on RTTY. This includes being an entry in the EA
    RTTY contest. QSL via bureau.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Timo, OH1NOA is QRV as D4NA from Sal Island, IOTA
    AF-086, until April 6. Activity is in his spare time on 40 to 10
    meters using mainly CW with some SSB. He plans to be active from
    World Wide Flora and Fauna sites D4FF-002 and D4FF-0003. QSL via
    LoTW.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special event station DA23WARD is
    QRV until April 18 to commemorate World Amateur Radio Day. QSL via
    bureau.

    NIUE, E6. Janusz, SP9FIH and Leszek, SP6CIK are QRV as E6AF and
    E6CI, respectively, until April 9. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters
    using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL via Club Log.

    KYRGYZSTAN, EX. Archie, EX0QKT is QRV with a limited license and is
    active from Bishkek on the shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Activity is in
    his spare time on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via
    R3TKT.

    MAYOTTE, FH. Dom, F4IFF will be QRV as FH/F4IFF from Boueni from
    April 1 to 9. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using SSB and
    FT8. QSL via EB7DX.

    FRENCH POLYNESIA, FO. George, AA7JV and Mike, KN4EEI are QRV as
    FO/AA7JV from the Tuamotus Archipelago, IOTA OC-066, until April 5.
    Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8 on 6 meters.
    QSL via HA7RY.

    SOLOMON ISLANDS, H4. Michael, DL2GMI plans to be QRV as H44MI
    beginning April 2 and active for 7 to 10 days. Activity will be on
    80 to 10 meters using some CW, SSB, and RTTY. This may include 5
    meter EME from Grid Square RI01hp. QSL direct to home call.

    PANAMA, HP. Josep, EA3BT and Nuria, EA3WL will be QRV as H31W and
    H31B, respectively, from Contadora Island from April 3 to 8.
    Activity will be on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via
    Club Log.

    BELGIUM, ON. Special event station OT23WARD will be QRV from April
    1 to 30 from various locations to commemorate World Amateur Radio
    Day. QSL via LoTW.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Ravi, S79VU is QRV as S76A until April 2 from the
    Inner Islands as part of World Autism Week. QSL direct to W2MTR.

    WEST KIRIBATI, T30. Members of the Rebel DX Group, including Kam,
    T33KC, will be QRV as T30UN from North Tarawa, IOTA OC-017, for
    about five weeks the beginning of April. Activity will be on 160 to
    6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8 in DXpedition mode with multiple
    stations active. QSL via Club Log.

    INDIA, VU. Special event station AU40NRO will be QRV from April 1
    to June 30 to celebrate The 40th anniversary of the National
    Institute of Amateur Radio. QSL via VU2NRO.

    MEXICO, XE. Enrique, XE2AA will be QRV as XF2A from Tamalcab
    Island, IOTA NA-200, from April 2 to 7. QSL via IT9EJW.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Diya, YI1DZ is QRV as Z81D from Juba until April
    22. Activity is in his spare time on the HF bands using FT8. QSL
    via OM3JW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY
    Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, Sasquatch CW Stomp, K1USN Slow Speed CW
    Test, RSGB FT4 International Activity Day, PODXS 070 Club PSK 31
    Flavors Contest, EA RTTY Contest, Georgia State Parks on the Air,
    Louisiana QSO Party, Mississippi QSO Party, Missouri QSO Party,
    Florida State Parks on the Air and the SP DX Contest are all
    scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC
    Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Club CW Championship, ARS Spartan CW Sprint,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, ZL CW Sprint, Phone Weekly
    Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest,
    Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80 and the UKEICC 80-Meter SSB Contest are
    on tap for April 3 to 5.

    Please see March QST, page 71, 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Apr 13 18:09:57 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Fri Apr 21 08:34:23 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Apr 27 19:31:44 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu May 4 18:05:50 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu May 11 22:38:20 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu May 18 15:49:03 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu May 25 18:09:50 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Jun 1 20:28:50 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Jun 8 17:30:05 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Jun 15 17:05:52 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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Jun 22 19:05:20 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD025
    ARLD025 DX news

    ZCZC AE25
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 25 ARLD025
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 22, 2023
    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, 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 Bioco
    Island, IOTA AF-010, for another two months. QSL via LoTW.

    LESOTHO, 7P. Schalk, A22LL has moved here and is now QRV as 7P8LL.
    Activity is on 80 to 6 meters. QSL via EA7FTR.

    MALAWI, 7Q. K6ZO, W1IE, K4CD, and K4CUE are QRV as 7Q7WW until July
    3. Activity is in their spare time on the HF bands and 6 meters
    using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 in DXpedition mode. QSL via W0MAN.

    ETHIOPIA, ET. Ken, K4ZW and Bob, W9XY are QRV as ET3AA from the
    Ethiopian Amateur Radio Society club station at Addis Ababa
    University Institute of Technology until June 29. Activity is on
    the HF bands and 6 meters, except 160 and 80 meters, using CW, SSB,
    and FT8. QSL via N2OO.

    ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON, FP. Eric, KV1J will be QRV as FP/KV1J from
    June 27 until July 11. Activity will be on 80 to 6 meters using CW,
    SSB, and various digital modes, with a focus on 60 and 6 meters.
    QSL to home call.

    NORTHERN IRELAND, GI. Paul, G4PVM will be QRV as GI4PVM from
    Rathlin Island, IOTA EU-122, from June 25 to 29. Activity will be
    in his spare time on 40 to 10 meters, and possibly on 80 and 6
    meters, using CW and SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    JAPAN, JA. Taka, JA8COE is QRV from Yagishiri Island, IOTA AS-147,
    until June 25. Activity is on the HF bands and 6 meters using CW,
    SSB, and RTTY. QSL to home call.

    MARIANA ISLANDS, KH0. Harry, JG7PSJ is QRV as WH0RU from Saipan,
    IOTA OC-086, until June 27. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using CW
    and SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    GUAM, KH2. Yas, JA1QQU will be QRV as KH2/JA1QQU from June 29 to
    July 4. Activity will be on the HF bands from 2300 to 0200 and 1000
    to 1400 UTC. QSL via LoTW.

    ANTARCTICA. Juan, LU8DBS is QRV as LU8DBS/Z while on assignment on
    Esparanza Antarctic Base, IOTA AN-018. QSL via LU4DXU.

    FAROE ISLANDS, OY. Martina, DF3TS and Thomas, DC8TM will be QRV as
    OY/home calls/p between June 25 and July 5. Activity will be on 40
    to 10 meters. Activity will be from various SOTA, WWFF/POTA, and
    Lighthouse locations. QSL via all methods.

    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.

    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. ARRL Field Day, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC
    CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, UFT QRP Contest and His Majesty
    King of Spain SSB Contest are all scheduled for this upcoming
    weekend.

    QCX CW Challenge, 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 on tap for June 26 to 28.

    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 (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Jun 29 18:01:40 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD026
    ARLD026 DX news

    ZCZC AE26
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 26 ARLD026
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 29, 2023
    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, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the
    ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    TIMOR-LESTE, 4W. Operators R7AL and RU3AR are QRV as 4W6RU from
    Dili for the next two weeks. Activity is on the HF bands using CW,
    SSB, and FT8. QSL via R7AL.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Don, K6ZO is QRV as 7Q6M from the Embangweni Mission
    Hospital in northern Malawi until possibly the end of July.
    Activity is in his spare time with a special emphasis on 6 meters.
    QSL direct to W0MAN.

    CROATIA, 9A. Special event station 9A150TESLA is QRV during July to
    celebrate the 150th anniversary of Nikola Tesla's high school
    education. QSL direct to 9A7R.

    BAHAMAS, C6. Operators Joe, W8GEX and Janet, W8CAA are QRV as C6ADX
    from Exuma Island, IOTA NA-001, until July 8. Activity is on 60 to
    10 meters. QSL via LoTW.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special event station DL0SOP will
    be QRV from July 1 to 31 to mark the 65 years of the Sea of Peace
    Award. QSL via LoTW.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Rag, LB3RE is QRV as DU1/LB3RE from Luzon Island,
    IOTA OC-042, until July 18. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters. QSL to
    home call.

    ST. BARTHELEMY, FJ. Frank, K3TRM is QRV as FJ/K3TRM until July 8.
    Activity is mostly on 6 meters and various Satellites from grid
    square FK87, with the possibility of some HF activity as well. QSL
    to home call.

    ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON, FP. Eric, KV1J is QRV as FP/KV1J until
    July 11. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and various
    digital modes, with a focus on 60 and 6 meters. QSL to home call.

    ITALY, I. Special event station IL3P will be QRV from July 1 to
    September 30 from various locations in the Italian region of Veneto.
    QSL via IU3EDK.

    GUAM, KH2, Yas, JA1QQU is QRV as KH2/JA1QQU until July 4. Activity
    is on 10 and 6 meters using FT8 between 1000 to 1400z, and then 2300
    to 0200z. QSL to home call.

    LUXEMBOURG, LX. Special event station LX90RTL is QRV until the end
    of 2023 to mark the first longwave transmissions of Radio Luxembourg
    90 years ago. Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and
    various digital modes, and Satellite QO-100. QSL via LoTW.

    CZECH REPUBLIC, OK. Radioklub OK1KVK is QRV with special call sign
    OL70KVK until December 31 to mark the club's 70th anniversary. QSL
    via OK6RP.

    GREENLAND, OX. Bo, OZ1DJJ is QRV as OX3LX from Qaanaaq, IOTA
    NA-018, until July 18. Activity is on the HF bands, with a focus on
    4 and 6 meters. This includes a possible trip to either Herbert
    Island, IOTA NA-134, or Meteorite Island. QSL via LoTW.

    CANADA, VE. Pierre, VE3KTB is QRV as VY0ERC from Nunavut, Ellesmere
    Island, IOTA NA-008, until July 12. Activity is on the HF bands.
    This includes being active as VY0RAC in the Canada Day contest. QSL
    via M0OXO.

    BERMUDA, VP9. Dave, G4OSY is QRV as VP9/G4OSY from Hamilton Parish
    until July 8. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters, and possibly 6
    meters, using mainly SSB, but also some CW. QSL direct 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.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The QRP 20-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC FT4
    Sprint, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test,
    RAC Canada Day Contest, Venezuelan Independence Day Contest, NZART
    Memorial 80-Meter Contest, Marconi Memorial HF CW Contest and the
    Original QRP Contest are all scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC
    Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Club CW Championship, ARS Spartan CW Sprint,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club CW
    AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 and the
    Mini-Test 80 are on tap for June 3 to 5.

    The 13 Colonies Special Event runs from July 1 to 8.

    Please see July QST, page 78, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Fri Jul 7 07:23:17 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD027
    ARLD027 DX news

    ZCZC AE27
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 27 ARLD027
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT July 6, 2023
    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, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the
    ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Members of the Seychelles Amateur Radio Association
    (SARA) plan to operate as S77HQ in the IARU HF World Championship
    Contest. They will be mostly active on 20, 15 and 10 meters.
    Manning the stations will be S79VU, S79KW, S79RP and S79JN.

    TIMOR LESTE, 4W. Vasily, R7AL, Mike, RU3UR and Anastasya, R6DTO are
    QRV as 4W6RU from near Dili until July 20. QSL via R7AL, Club Log's
    OQRS, LoTW.

    SOUTH KOREA, HL. Wouter, PB1WL is planning to be active as
    HL4/PB1WL from July 17 to August 16. QSL to home call.

    CURACAO, PJ2. The Curacao headquarters call PJ2HQ will be QRV in
    the IARU HF World Championship contest from the PJ2T station. They
    will be handing out the VERONA multiplier.

    TAIWAN, BV. BW2/JP1RIW is active as BM0QSO until December 31, using
    mostly digital modes. QSL via BM2JCC.

    PORTUGAL, CT. Special event station CR6J will be QRV in observance
    of the 41st International Faro Moto (motorcycle) Gathering in Faro
    from July 17 to 23. Activity will be on 80 through 6 meters on SSB,
    CW and Digital. QSL via CT1EHX.

    SPAIN, EA. Look for EF4HQ as the URE HQ station during the IARU HF
    World Championship.

    PALAU, T8. Japanese operators JO3LVG and JM1LIG plan to activate
    T88MK and T88FM, respectively, from the VIP Guest Hotel's Palau
    Radio Club from September 12 to 19. JR3QFB plans to be there from
    September 12 to 17 and QRV as T88JH.

    HAWAII, KH6. PVRC members W3LPL, KE3Q, W3AMY and WR3R will be
    teaming up with KH7U, K8VG, KH6HT and possibly KH6U and KH6ML as
    W1AW/KH6 in the IARU HF World Championship. SSB operations will be
    from the KH6YY station on Oahu. CW activity will take place from
    the Big Island (Hawaii) at the KH6LC station. PVRC member WH7W will
    be one of the ops at KH6LC along with NH6V, AH6KO, KH6KB and KH6LC.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Ops DU9XL, DU9XM, DU9HRG, DU9CA, DV9DDX, DV9ARA
    and DV9BPI will be on the air as DX9EVM from Mindanao Island
    (OC-130) for the 2023 RSGB IOTA Contest, July 29 and 30. QSL via
    the bureau or direct.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. Lowell, DU3LZ has been QRV for the past two
    weeks as P29LZ. Listen for him on 40, 20 and 15 meters using SSB
    and in the future on FT8.

    SABA, ST EUSTATIUS, PJ5. Operators PA4O and PE6Q will be QRV until
    July 18 including activity in the IARU HF Championship. During the
    Contest they will be operating as PJ5C. Outside the contest they
    will use the calls PJ5/PA4O and PJ5/PE6Q, and be on 80 to 6 meters
    using CW, SSB and FT8. QSOs will be uploaded to Club Log OQRS.

    UNITED STATES, W. During the RSGB IOTA Contest, Jeff, W7BRS plans
    to operate from the NN7SS station located on Vashon Island (NA-065).
    This will be a single op, hi-power effort. QSL via K6UFO.

    ITALY, I. IU1JCZ, I1NVU, IK1CJO, IK1NEG and IK1QBT will be manning
    the IP1X multi-op effort in the RSGB IOTA Contest, from Gallinara
    Island (EU-083). Activity will be on 80 through 10 meters using CW
    and SSB during the full 24 hours of the contest. The multi-op
    effort will be low power. QSL direct or via bureau to IU1JCZ and
    OQRS on Club Log. Also, IZ7AUH, IZ7LDC, IK7WDS, IW7DOL, IW7DMH,
    IU7EHF and IZ8EGM are heading to San Pietre Island (EU-073) and will
    activate IJ7DX and IJ7SAT from June 28 to 30. Activity will include
    QO-100, LEO and MEO satellites. QSL via IZ7AUH.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Dutch ops PA2LO, PA3EYC, PA3GRM, PC3M, PE1KWH and
    PH3T plan to activate PI4AMF/P from Schouwen-Duiveland (EU-146) in
    the RSGB IOTA Contest. This will be a multi-two effort. QSL via
    PA3EYC.

    ZAMBIA, 9J. Eddy, OE3SEU is mostly active on the QO-100 satellite,
    using the call sign 9J2SEU/p, from grids KH55, KH56, KH43 and KH45.
    When there are many callers he goes split and by call sign number,
    starting with zero. QSL via LoTW.

    NIUE, E6. Stan, LZ1GC and Dimo, LZ1ON will be signing E6AM from
    October 10 to 23. They will operate CW, SSB, FT8 and maybe some
    RTTY on 160 to 6 meters. QSL via Club Log's OQRS (preferred), LoTW,
    or via LZ1GC, direct or bureau.

    JAPAN, JA. Ichy, JH7IPR will be active from Okushiri Island (AS-
    147) from July 7 to 10. He will be signing JH7IPR/8 on CW, RTTY,
    SSB and AM, and JH7IPR/p on FT4, FT8, MSK144 and Q65. QSL via Club
    Log and LoTW.

    SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. Ben, PE5B will be QRV as PJ7/PE5B until July 14.
    QSL via LoTW.

    GREECE, SV. John, N4TOL will be active as SV8/N4TOL/p from Paros
    Island until July 8, and from Samothraki Island (EU-174) from July
    10 to 13. He will be QRV mostly on 20 meter CW and possibly SSB.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Dmitry, R3GM and Igor, UA3EDQ will be QRV as
    RI1ZZ from Kildin Island (EU-082) and a couple of islands (RR-02-100
    and RR-02-101) in the Kandalaksha Gulf until July 8. QSL via RZ3EC.
    Also, the team of R3XDA, RA1QY, RU3EG, RU5D, RZ3EC and UA3EDQ will
    be active as RI1OR from Bolshoy Solovetsky Island (EU-066) from July
    25 to 29. They will operate CW, SSB and digital modes on 160 to 10
    meters. A brief activity as R3RRC/1 from nearby Bolshaya Muksalma
    is also being planned. QSL via RZ3EC.

    CANADA, VE. Pierre, VE3KTB will be active as VY0ERC from the Eureka
    Amateur Radio Club station on Ellesmere Island (NA-008) until July
    12. QSL via M0OXO's OQRS.

    ST KITTS, V4. John, W5JON will be operating as V47JA from August 28
    to September 12, on 160 to 6 meters using FT8 and SSB. QSL direct
    or LoTW.

    HUNGARY, HA. Sanyi, HA7VK will be operating as HG23TISZA, SO/AB/HP
    only CW, in IARU HF World Championship.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The IARU HF World Championship, SKCC
    Weekend Sprintathon, PODXS 070 Club 40m Firecracker Sprint and the
    QRP ARCI Summer Homebrew Sprint are all on tap for this weekend.
    The 4 States QRP Group 2nd Sunday Sprint in on July 10 and the
    VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest and RSGB 80m Club Championship are on
    July 12. Please see July QST, page 78 and the ARRL Contest Calendar
    and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.

    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Jul 13 17:56:57 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD028
    ARLD028 DX news

    ZCZC AE28
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 28 ARLD028
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT July 13, 2023
    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, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the
    ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    TIMOR-LESTE, 4W. Vasily, R7AL, Mike, RU3UR and Anastasya R6DTO are
    QRV as 4W6RU from Lusaka until July 20. Activity is on 30 to 10
    meters using CW and FT8. QSL via R7AL.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Don, K6ZO is QRV as 7Q6M from the Embangweni Mission
    Hospital in northern Malawi until possibly the end of July.
    Activity is in his spare time with a special emphasis on 6 meters.
    QSL direct to W0MAN.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Bert, CX3AN is QRV as 8Q7HU until July 18. Activity
    is holiday style on 40 to 6 meters. QSL to home call.

    DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, 9Q. A large group of operators are
    QRV as 9Q1AA, and 9Q1ZZ using FT8, until July 18. Activity is on
    160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 with four stations.
    QSL direct to I2YSB.

    TAIWAN, BV. Kenicho, JP1RIW is QRV as BM0QSO from New Taipei City
    until the end of 2023. Activity is on the HF bands using mostly
    FT8. QSL via bureau.

    PORTUGAL, CT. Special event station CR6J will be QRV on July 17 to
    23 for the 41st International Motorcycle Rally in Faro. Activity is
    on 80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via
    CT1EHX.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Rag, LB3RE is QRV as DU1/LB3RE from Luzon Island,
    IOTA OC-042, until July 18. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters. QSL to
    home call.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Wouter, PB1WL plans to be QRV as HL4/PB1WL
    from July 17 to August 16. QSL to home call.

    AMERICAN SAMOA, KH8. Operators N3QQ, KB2FMH and W8HC are QRV as
    KH8RRC from Tutuila Island, IOTA OC-045, WWFF KFF-0054, and POTA
    K-0053 until July 18 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Russian
    Robinson Club. They are also active as W1AW/KH8 until July 18 as
    part of the 2023 VOTA operating event. QSL KH8RRC direct to KB2FMH,
    and W1AW/KH8 via LoTW only.

    AUSTRIA, OE. Special event stations OE2XXM and OE5XXM are QRV
    during July, and September around the international Autumn field day
    in Gosau. QSL via operators' instructions.

    FAROE ISLANDS, OY. Nobu, JA0JHQ is QRV as OY/M0JHQ until July 15.
    Activity is on the HF bands. QSL direct to home call.

    SABA, ST. EUSTATIUS, PJ5. Operators PE6Q and PA4O are QRV as
    PJ5/home calls until July 18. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using
    CW, SSB, FT8, and FT4. QSL via ClubLog.

    MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7. Bob, W0RGC is QRV as V7/W0RGC from Kwajalein
    Island for about two to three weeks. Activity is in his spare time
    on 20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB. 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.

    ZIMBABWE, Z2. Eddy, OE3SEU is QRV as Z21MV through August. He is
    active on Satellite QO-100 using SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The North American RTTY QSO Party, CQ
    Worldwide VHF Contest, QRP 20-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC FT4 Sprint,
    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 and the Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest are all on tap
    for this upcoming weekend.

    The ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, RSGB FT4 Contest,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, 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 17 to 19.

    Please see July QST, page 78, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (432:1/112)
  • From Daryl Stout@432:1/112 to All on Thu Jul 27 18:37:01 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD030
    ARLD030 DX news

    ZCZC AE30
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 30 ARLD030
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT July 27, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD030
    ARLD030 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    IK1QBT, M0GWD, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from
    QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to
    all.

    SOVEREIGN MILITARY ORDER OF MALTA, 1A. A large group of operators
    are QRV as 1A0C from the Magistral Villa on the Aventine Hill until
    August 2. Activity is with five stations on 80 to 6 meters,
    including 60 meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. They also plan
    to be active on the LEO and QO-100 Satellites. QSL via EA5RM.

    CHINA, BY. A group of operators will be QRV as B2/BY1AA from
    Xiaochangshan Island, IOTA AS-158, as a Multi/Single, High Power
    entry in the RSGB IOTA contest. QSL via BA4EG.

    MOROCCO, CN. Special event station CN24M is QRV until August 6
    while taking part in the annual Throne Day's celebrations that
    commemorate the enthronement of the incumbent monarch. QSL via
    CN8WW.

    URUGUAY, CX. Special event station CX90RCU will be QRV from August
    1 to 31 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Radio Club
    Uruguayo. QSL via bureau.

    REUNION ISLAND, FR. Philippe, FR8UA and Anne, FR8TZ will be QRV as
    TO0GL on July 29 and 30 during the RSGB IOTA contest. QSL via LoTW.

    ENGLAND, G. Members of the Fort Purbrook ARC will be QRV with
    special event station GB1PF on July 29 and 30 from the historic
    Palmerston Forts. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and
    SSB, and PSK on 20 meters. QSL via operators' instructions.

    ISLE OF MAN, GD. Operators G2NV and G6AD are QRV as GD6AD until
    July 31. This includes being an entry in the RSGB IOTA contest.
    QSL via LoTW.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Members of the Gwangju DX Club are QRV as
    D73G from Paegya Island, IOTA AS-060, until July 30. Activity is on
    160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and FT4. QSL via HL4CCM.

    ITALY, I. A group of operators will be QRV as IP1X from Gallinara
    Island, IOTA EU-083, during the RSGB IOTA contest as a Multi Op/Low
    Power entry. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB.
    QSL via IU1JCZ.

    FAROE ISLANDS, OY. Carsten, OY1CT will be a Single Op/All Band
    entry from Streymoy Island, IOTA EU-018, in the RSGB IOTA contest.
    QSL to home call.

    DENMARK, OZ. Frank, DL2SWW and Gaby, DF9TM are QRV as 5Q5W and
    OV9M, respectively, from Vendsyssel-Thy, IOTA EU-171, until July 31.
    QSL to home calls.

    BRAZIL, PY. Operators PY6HD and PY6TV are QRV as PR6T from Tinhare
    Island, IOTA SA-080, until July 30. Activity is on 40, 20, 15, and
    10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. This includes being an entry in
    the RSGB IOTA contest. QSL via LoTW.

    GREECE, SV. Kostas, SV8GGI is QRV as SV8GGI/p from Salamina Island,
    IOTA EU-075, in the RSGB IOTA contest. QSL via bureau.

    ASIATIC RUSSIA, UA0. Station RG0C/p is QRV from the Shantar Islands
    group, IOTA AS-044, until August 10. Activity is on 20 meters CW
    using low power, and between 1000 to 2200z, daily. QSL via RG0C.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Josiah, KI5UBT and John, N5VOF will
    be QRV as VP5/KI5UBT and VP5/N5VOF, respectively, from
    Providenciales, IOTA NA-002, from July 31 to August 14. Activity
    will be on 40 to 2 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL direct to home
    calls.

    INDIA, VU. Special event station AT3MOON is QRV to highlight the
    launch of Chandrayaan-3, the Indian moon mission. Activity is on
    various bands using some SSB and FT8 at various times. QSL via
    VU2UUU.

    LAOS, XW. Simon, HS0ZIB is QRV as XW0LP from Luang Prabang.
    Activity is currently on 20 meters using FT8, but plans to be active
    soon on other bands. QSL via EA5GL.

    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.

    INDONESIA, YB. Operators YB3EDD/p, YC3GZY/p, Ali YC3RNW/p and
    YF3BVD/p will be QRV from Gili Ketapang, IOTA OC-037, during the
    RSGB IOTA contest. QSL via operators' instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The RSGB IOTA Contest, QRP 20-Meter CW
    Fox Hunt, NCCC FT4 Sprint, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN
    Slow Speed CW Test, MARAC US Counties QSO Party, Feld Hell Sprint,
    WAB 144 MHz Low Power Phone and the ARS Flight of the Bumblebees are
    scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, QCX CW Challenge, ICWC Medium Speed
    Test, OK1WC Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, ZL
    80-Meter Sprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF
    FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 and Mini-Test 80 are on tap from
    July 31 to August 2.

    Please see July QST, page 78, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
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