• ARRL DX Bulletin

    From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Sep 23 17:44:26 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD038
    ARLD038 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD038
    ARLD038 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please see September QST, page 94, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Sep 30 17:50:36 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD039
    ARLD039 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD039
    ARLD039 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please see October QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Oct 7 17:32:12 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD040
    ARLD040 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD040
    ARLD040 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please see October QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Oct 14 19:27:42 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD041
    ARLD041 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD041
    ARLD041 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The JARTS WW RTTY Contest, 10-10
    International Fall Contest, CW, New York QSO Party, Worked All
    Germany Contest, Feld Hell Sprint, Argentina National 7 MHz Contest, Asia-Pacific Fall Sprint, CW, UBA ON Contest, 2 Meters, Illinois QSO
    Party, RSGB RoLo CW, Run for the Bacon QRP Contest are on tap for
    this weekend. The ARRL School Club Roundup and RSGB FT4 Contest
    Series are on October 18. Please see October 2021 QST page 75 and
    the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM Contest websites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Oct 21 17:53:22 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD042
    ARLD042 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD042
    ARLD042 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please see October QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Oct 28 17:15:42 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD043
    ARLD043 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD043
    ARLD043 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please see October QST, page 75, November QST, page 79, and the ARRL
    and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Nov 4 17:53:44 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD044
    ARLD044 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD044
    ARLD044 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please see November QST, page 79, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Nov 18 17:41:12 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD046
    ARLD046 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD046
    ARLD046 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please see November QST, page 79, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Dec 2 18:02:08 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD048
    ARLD048 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD048
    ARLD048 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please see December QST, page 62, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Dec 9 17:48:26 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD049
    ARLD049 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD049
    ARLD049 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    OH0NC, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    SENEGAL, 6W. Dani, EA4ATI is QRV as 6W1TG from Dakar. Activity is
    on 80 to 10 meters using mainly SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Tor, DG7RO will be QRV as 8Q7RO from Fihalhohi
    Island, IOTA AS-013, from December 11 to 27. Activity will be
    mainly on Satellite QO-100. QSL to home call.

    ZAMBIA, 9J. Mario, IK1MYT is QRV as 9J2MYT from Lusaka until June
    2022. Activity is on 40, 20, 17, 15, and 10 meters. QSL direct to
    IZ3KVD.

    QATAR, A7. Special event stations A721FAC and A721FCA are QRV until
    December 18 during the FIFA Arab Cup 2021. QSL via bureau.

    SPAIN, EA. Pascual, EA5WO is QRV with special event callsign AN5OKW
    from Torrent until December 20 to commemorate the 80th anniversary
    of the Battle of Moscow. Activity is on the HF bands using various
    digital modes. QSL via LoTW.

    THAILAND, HS. Brad, VK2BY will be QRV as HS0ZNR from the Nam Yuen
    district from December 12 to January 21. Activity will be on 160 to
    10 meters. QSL direct to home call.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Some members of the Saudi Association of Radio
    Amateurs are QRV with special event station HZ19SAT until December
    28 as part of a Saudi Satellite Event. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    FINLAND, OH. Finnish amateur radio operators are allowed to use the
    prefix OF until December 23 to celebrate the 100th jubilee of the
    Finnish Radio Amateur Society, SRAL. QSL via bureau.

    WESTERN SAHARA, S0. The Sahrawi Amateur Radio Union special event
    callsign S0S is QRV from Tifariti. Activity is on 40, 17, and 10
    meters using SSB. The length of activity is unknown. QSL direct to
    EA2JG.

    BANGLADESH, S2. Station S21DX is QRV from Manpura Island, IOTA
    AS-140, until December 16. Activity is on the HF bands using SSB
    and FT8, and on Satellite QO-100. QSL via EB7DX.

    SLOVENIA, S5. Special event station S522PMC is QRV until January 2
    to promote the PMC Contest. QSL via bureau.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event station R200NN is QRV until
    December 12 to mark the 200th birthday anniversary of poet Nikolay
    Nekrasov. QSL via RC3M.

    KAZAKHSTAN, UN. Special event stations UN30RK, UP30RK, UO30RK, and
    UQ30RK will be QRV from December 11 to 19 to commemorate the 30th
    anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence. QSL via LoTW.

    BURKINA FASO, XT. Harald, DF2WO is QRV as XT2AW from Ouagadougou
    until December 20. Activity is holiday style on 160 to 6 meters
    using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via M0OXO.

    UK SOVEREIGN BASE AREAS ON CYPRUS, ZC4. Operator G4XWJ is QRV as
    ZC4RH until December 12. He is active on the HF bands using CW,
    SSB, and FT8, and plans to work on Satellite QO-100. QSL to home
    call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL 10-Meter Contest, NCCC RTTY Sprint,
    QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test,
    PODXS 070 Club Triple Play Low Band Sprint, TRC Digi Contest, SKCC
    Weekend CW Sprintathon, ARI 40/80 Contest, International Naval
    Contest, QRP ARCI Holiday Spirits Homebrew Sprint, and CQC Great
    Colorado CW Snowshoe Run are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint, OK1WC Memorial,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, NAQCC CW
    Sprint, QRP 40 Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Fray and CWops Mini-CWT Test
    are scheduled for December 13 to 15.

    Please see December QST, page 62, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Dec 16 17:39:52 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD050
    ARLD050 DX news

    ZCZC AE50
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 50 ARLD050
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 16, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD050
    ARLD050 DX news

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

    LESOTHO, 7P. Chris, ZS1CDG will be QRV as 7P8GOZ from December 20
    to 26. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using FT8. QSL to home
    call.

    KUWAIT, 9K. Special event station 9K9BHR is QRV until December 18
    as part of the Bahrain National Day. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    OMAN, A4. Special event station A43QAT is QRV until December 22 as
    part of celebrating Qatar's National Day. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    HUNGARY, HA. Special call HA21XMAS is QRV on all bands and modes
    until December 26. QSL via operator's instructions.

    THAILAND, HS. Brad, VK2BY is QRV as HS0ZNR from the Nam Yuen
    district until January 21. QSL direct to home call. In addition,
    stations E24OYI, E25KAE, E25OKO, E29TGW, HS2UPR, HS2QJJ, E20NKB and
    E21EIC will be QRV as E20AX/p from Chang Island, IOTA AS-125, from
    December 18 to 20. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters, and
    possibly 160 meters, using CW, SSB, and FT8, with two or three
    stations active. QSL via E21EIC.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Special call PG44FF is QRV until early 2022 as
    part of various Flora and Fauna park activations. QSL via
    operator's instructions.

    SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. Georg, NZ1C is QRV as PJ7/NZ1C from Upper
    Princes Quarters until December 20. Activity is on 40, 30, 20, 17
    and 15 meters using mostly FT4, but also with CW and some SSB. QSL
    via DJ6SI.

    TURKEY, TA. Simon is temporarily QRV as TA4/G6JFY from Fethieye
    while waiting for his regular Turkey call sign. QSL via operator's instructions.

    KAZAKHSTAN, UN. Special event stations UN30RK, UO30RK, UP30RK and
    UQ30RK are QRV until December 19 celebrating the 30th anniversary of
    the independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Activity is on the
    HF bands. QSL via LoTW.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Victor, WB0AA will be QRV as V4/WB0AA from
    St. Kitts, IOTA NA-104, from December 22 to 29. Activity will be on
    160 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    MEXICO, XE. Zalo, XE3N is QRV as 4C10M from Playa del Carmen,
    Quintana Roo until December 20. Activity is on 10 meters using SSB
    and various digital modes. QSL via LoTW.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special event stations 7B2C, 7B2E, 7B2T, 7B2H and
    7B2O are QRV until the end of October 2022 to celebrate the
    Javanese-Hindu Ceto Temple that was built in 1475. Activity is on
    80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via operators' instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL CW Rookie Roundup, ARRL EME
    Contest, Stew Perry Topband Challenge, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP
    80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint, AGB-Party Contest, Russian
    160-Meter Contest, K1USN Slow Speed Test, Feld Hell Sprint, OK DX
    RTTY Contest, RAC Winter Contest, Padang DX Contest, Croatian CW
    Contest and the Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest are all on tap for
    this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial, Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, SKCC CW Sprint, NAQCC CW
    Sprint and the Phone Fray are all scheduled for December 20 to 23.

    Please see December QST, page 62, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Dec 23 17:35:00 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD051
    ARLD051 DX news

    ZCZC AE51
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 51 ARLD051
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 23, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD051
    ARLD051 DX news

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

    SENEGAL, 6W. Jacques, F6HMJ will be QRV as 6W7/F6HMJ from December
    29 to February 22, 2022. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using
    CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    LESOTHO, 7P. Chris, ZS1CDG is QRV as 7P8GOZ from Berea until
    December 26. Activity is holiday style on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters
    using FT8. QSL to home call.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Tom, OE1TRI will be QRV as 8Q7TR from South Ari
    Atoll, IOTA AS-013, from December 28 to January 3, 2022. Activity
    will be holiday style on 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB and
    FT8. QSL to home call.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Stations DL0DIX, DK0GER, and DM5G
    are QRV until the end of 2021 to commemorate the 130th birthday of
    the painter and printmaker Otto Dix. QSL via bureau.

    ENGLAND, G. Members of the Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society will be
    QRV with special calls GB0HNY, GB1HNY, GB2HNY, GB4HNY, GB5HNY,
    GB6HNY, GB8HNY, and GB9HNY from December 28 to January 24, 2022, to
    celebrate the New Year 2022. QSL via operators' instructions.

    JAPAN, JA. Take, JI3DST will be QRV as JI3DST/6, JJ5RBH/6 and
    JS6RRR/6 from Tanega Island, IOTA AS-032, from December 25 to
    January 10, 2022. Activity will be on 80 to 2 meters using CW, SSB,
    RTTY, FM, FT8 and FT4. QSL to home call.

    OGASAWARA ISLANDS, JD1. Harry, JG7PSJ is QRV as JD1BMH from
    Chichijima, IOTA AS-031, until January 1, 2022. Activity is on 80
    to 10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL to home call.

    BELGIUM, ON. Look for 64 special event stations to use the ON75
    prefix from January 1 to February 28, 2022, to celebrate the 75th
    anniversary of the establishment of Belgium's National IARU Society.
    QSL via operators' instructions.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Friso, PF1B is QRV with special event callsign
    PF33MAX until January 17, 2022, to celebrate Max Verstappen's World
    Champion title. Activity is on 160 meters to 70 centimeters using
    mostly FT8 and FT4. QSL via bureau,

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event stations R2022NY, R22HNY,
    RA22NY, RG22NY, RJ22NY, RK22NY, RL22NY, RM22NY, RO22NY, RQ22NY,
    RT22NY, RW22NY, RX22NY, and RY22NY will be QRV from December 25 to
    January 14, 2022, for the Russian New Year 2022 radio marathon. QSL
    via RQ7L.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Victor, WB0AA is QRV as V4/WB0AA from St.
    Kitts, IOTA NA-104, until December 29. Activity is on 160 to 10
    meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    INDONESIA, YB. Agus, YB1TDL is QRV as YB1TDL/8 from Karakelong
    Island, Talaud Islands, IOTA OC-209, until December 29. Activity is
    on various HF bands using SSB and FT8. QSL via HA3JB.

    MACEDONIA, Z3. Michael, DF8AN will be QRV as Z38/DF8AN from Skopje
    from December 29 to January 5, 2022. QSL via operator's
    instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Gedebage CW Contest, RAEM CW Contest and
    DARC Christmas Contest are all scheduled for his upcoming weekend.

    The QCX CW Challenge, OK1WC Memorial CW, Worldwide Sideband Activity
    Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Fray
    and CWops Mini-CWT Test are all on tap for December 27 to 29.

    Please see December QST, page 62, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Jan 20 17:23:38 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD003
    ARLD003 DX news

    ZCZC AE03
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 3 ARLD003
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 20, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD003
    ARLD003 DX news

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

    MAURITIUS, 3B8. Ray, HB9DNG is QRV as 3B8HH. Activity is on 80 to
    2 meters, and possibly 160 meters, using CW and some SSB. He will
    soon be active using RTTY and PSK. QSL via bureau.

    KENYA, 5Z. Ferdy, HB9DSP is QRV as 5Z4/HB9DSP until January 31.
    Activity is on 20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB and some FT8. QSL
    via LoTW.

    JAMAICA, 6Y. Neville, G3RFS is QRV as 6Y5FS for two months.
    Activity is on the HF bands. QSL via G4BWP.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Members of the Radio Club de Montceau Les Mines are
    QRV as TO6S from Terre de Haut, IOTA NA-114, until February 1. QSL
    via EA5GL.

    ST. MARTIN, FS. Peter, G4HSO is QRV as FS/G4HSO until January 31.
    Activity is on various HF bands using mainly CW. QSL via LoTW.

    ENGLAND, G. Special event stations GB1900HA and GB1900HW will be
    QRV from January 24 to December 23 to commemorate the 1900th
    anniversary since the beginning of the construction of Hadrian's
    Wall. QSL via LoTW.

    ST. LUCIA, J6. Operators K9HZ and K8SD are QRV as J68HZ from
    Soufriere until February 8. This includes being an entry in the
    upcoming ARRL SSB DX contest. QSL via LoTW.

    JAPAN, JA. Take, JI3DST is QRV as JI3DST/5, JJ5RBH, and JS6RRR/5
    from Shodo Island, IOTA AS-200, until February 24. Activity is on
    160 meters to 70 centimeters using CW, SSB, RTTY, FM, and FT8. QSL
    to home call.

    FAROE ISLANDS, OY. Operators Cornel, YP5C and Mihai, YO6SM are QRV
    as OY/YP5C and OY/YO6SM, respectively. Activity has been mainly on
    20 meters using SSB. Their length of stay is unknown. QSL to home
    calls.

    ARUBA, P4. Mathias, DL4MM will be QRV as P4/DL4MM from January 23
    to February 1. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and
    FT8 with a focus on the low bands. This includes being active as
    P40AA in the upcoming CQ World Wide 160 Meter CW contest. QSL to
    home call.

    BRAZIL, PY. Special event station PR200IND is QRV to celebrate the
    200th anniversary of Brazil's independence. QSL via LoTW.

    ANTARCTICA. Alex, UG1A is QRV as RI1ANC from Vostok Station until
    early February. Activity is in his spare time using mainly CW. QSL
    via RN1ON.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event stations R900BL, R900DM, R900DV,
    and R900RO are QRV from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Oblast
    until January 31 to mark the annual commemoration of the end of the
    900-day siege of Leningrad in World War II. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    MONTSERRAT, VP2M. Thaire, W2APF is QRV as VP2MDX until February 18.
    He is active on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    VIET NAM, XV. Eddy, XV1X is QRV from Hanoi until January 23 and is
    active on 40 meters using CW. QSL to home call.

    INDONESIA, YB. Stations YB6ABO/p, YC1BIQ/6, YD0AVE/6, and YE1AR/6
    are QRV from Pulau Rondo, IOTA OC-245, until January 27. Activity
    is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via N2OO.

    ST. HELENA, ZD7. Station ZD7MY has been QRV on 10 meters using FT8
    around 1800z. QSL direct.

    CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Jim, WB2REM is QRV as ZF2OO until January 2023.
    Activity is holiday style on 80 to 10 meters using mostly FT8 and
    FT4, as well as CW and SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The North American SSB QSO Party, North
    American Collegiate SSB Championship, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter
    CW Fox Hunt, NCCC Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Marconi Club ARI
    Loano CW QSO Party Day, BARTG RTTY Sprint, RSGB AFS SSB Contest,
    Classic Phone Exchange and OK1WC CW Memorial are all on tap for this
    upcoming weekend.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint,
    Australia Day Contest, SKCC CW Sprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt,
    Phone Weekly Test, CWops Test, Mini-Test CW 40, Mini-Test CW 80,
    UKEICC 80-Meter CW Contest and AWA Linc Cundall Memorial CW Contest
    are all scheduled for January 24 to 27.

    Please see January QST, page 76, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Jan 27 17:10:34 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD004
    ARLD004 DX news

    ZCZC AE04
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 4 ARLD004
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 27, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD004
    ARLD004 DX news

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

    GEORGIA, 4L. Ilya, R3XA plans to be QRV as 4L9M in the CQ World
    Wide 160 Meter CW contest. QSL to home call. In addition, Mamuka,
    4L2M will also be active in the CQ World Wide 160 Meter CW contest.
    QSL via EA7FTR.

    CYPRUS, 5B. Philipp, DK6SP is QRV as 5B4AQC until July 27.
    Activity is in his spare time on the HF bands. QSL to home call.

    KUWAIT, 9K. Members of the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society will be QRV
    as special event station 9K9NLD from February 1 to 28 in celebration
    of Kuwait National Day. QSL via bureau.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Herve, F5HRY is QRV as FG/F5HRY from Marie Galante
    Island, IOTA NA-102. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW and
    some SSB, with a focus on 30 and 17 meters using CW. QSL to home
    call.

    WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS, FW. Jean, F4CIX is QRV as FW1JG from
    Wallis Island. Activity is mainly on 20, 15, and 10 meters using
    SSB and various digital modes. His length of stay is unknown. QSL
    direct to home call.

    GUERNSEY, GU. Bob, GU4YOX will be QRV as MU5E in the CQ World Wide
    160 Meter CW contest. QSL to home call.

    PANAMA, HP. Members of the Union Panamena de Radio Aficionados will
    be QRV as H94IE from Isla Escudo de Veraguas, IOTA NA-088, from
    February 4 to 6. Activity will be on various bands and modes. QSL
    via operators' instructions.

    ITALY, I. Special station II8CAP is QRV from the island of Procida,
    IOTA EU-031, until June 30, as Procida has been designated the
    Italian Capital of Culture for 2022. QSL via IC8ATA.

    ST. LUCIA, J6. William, K9HZ is QRV as J68HZ until February 8.
    Activity is on the HF bands. QSL direct to home call.

    SVALBARD, JW. Rag, LB3RE is QRV as JW/LB3RE from Spitsbergen, IOTA
    EU-026, until January 30. Activity is on the HF bands using CW.
    QSL to home call.

    ANTARCTICA. Station KC4USV is QRV from McMurdo Base and has been
    active using FT8 on 20 meters around 0600z. QSL via K7MT.

    ARUBA, P4. Mathias, DL4MM is QRV as P4/DL4MM until February 2.
    Activity is on HF bands using CW, SSB, and FT8. This includes being
    active as P40AA in the CQ World Wide 160 Meter CW contest as a
    Single Op/Assisted/High Power entry. QSL to home call.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Wino, PA0ABM will be QRV as PA75DXCC from February
    3 to August 2 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first post
    World War II list of DXCC members published in the July 1947 issue
    of QST. QSL via operator's instructions.

    FERNANDO DE NORONHA, PY0F. Everton, PU2MEA is QRV as PU2MEA/PY0F
    until November 26. Activity is on 10 meters using SSB and QRP power
    in his spare time. QSL via LoTW.

    SURINAME, PZ. Axel, DL6KVA will be QRV as PZ5KV from February 1 to
    10. Activity will be on the HF bands using only CW. This includes
    being active in the upcoming FOC Marathon. QSL to home call.

    NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. Nick, VK9DX has been QRV on 40 meters using
    CW around 1240z. QSL direct to home call.

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

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ 160-Meter CW Contest, Winter
    Field Day, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC Sprint
    Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, REF CW Contest, UBA SSB DX
    Contest, QCX CW Challenge and OK1WC CW Memorial will certainly keep
    contesters busy this weekend.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, QRP
    40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Fray, Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops CW
    Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test CW 40, Mini-Test CW 80
    and the UKEICC 80-Meter SSB Contest are on tap for February 1 and 2.

    Please see January QST, page 76, February QST, page 75, and the ARRL
    and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Feb 3 17:23:30 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD005
    ARLD005 DX news

    ZCZC AE05
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 5 ARLD005
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 3, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD005
    ARLD005 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    F8DVD, LU4DXU, LU5BE, OK1HH, OZ2I, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin,
    425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest
    Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    CYPRUS, 5B. Philipp, DK6SP is QRV as 5B4AQC from Nicosia until July
    27. Activity is mostly holiday style on various HF bands using CW.
    QSL to home call.

    SENEGAL, 6W. Willy, ON4AVT plans to be QRV as 6W/ON4AVT from Warang
    from February 6 to April 2. Activity will be holiday style on 80 to
    10 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital modes, and on Satellite
    QO-100. QSL direct to home call.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Henry, LU4DXU will be QRV as 8Q7AH from Dharavandhoo
    Island, IOTA AS-013, from February 8 to 15. QSL to home call.

    KUWAIT, 9K. Members of the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society are QRV
    with special event call sign 9K9NLD until February 28 to celebrate
    both Kuwait National Day and Liberation Day. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    FRANCE, F. Francois, F8DVD will be QRV as TM19AAW from Macon from
    February 7 to 22 to celebrate the 19th Antarctic Activity Week.
    Activity is on 40 to 10 meters. QSL to home call.

    WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS, FW. Jean-Gabriel, F4CIX is QRV as FW1JG
    from Wallis Island, IOTA OC-054. Activity is mainly on 20, 15, and
    10 meters using SSB and various digital modes. He expects to be
    here for two or more years. QSL via LoTW.

    PANAMA, HP. Operators Julio, HP1EJC, Jose, HP1JGG, Roberto, HP1MRA,
    Pablo, HP1PAR and Anel, HP8FOX are QRV as H94IE from Isla Escudo,
    IOTA NA-088, until February 6. Activity is on various HF, and V/UHF
    bands using various modes. QSL via operators' instructions.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Horacio, LU5BE is QRV as LU5BE/r from San Jose Santa
    Maria in the Catamarca Province, Grid Square FG63xe, until February
    11. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8, and FM on
    various Satellites. QSL to home call.

    BULGARIA, LZ. Special event station LZ150GD is QRV until February
    28 to honor the birth of Gotse Delchev, a Bulgarian revolutionary
    leader. QSL via bureau.

    GREENLAND, OX. Special event station OX50HRH will be QRV on
    February 5 to celebrate the 50th birthday of H.R.H. the Crown
    Princess Mary of Denmark. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters
    using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via OZ1ACB.

    DENMARK, OZ. Special event station OZ50HRH will be QRV on February
    5 to celebrate the 50th birthday of H.R.H. the Crown Princess Mary
    of Denmark. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and
    various digital modes. QSL via OZ1ACB.

    ARUBA, P4. Lee, K3DMG is QRV as P4/K3DMG until the end of March.
    Activity is holiday style on various HF bands using mainly CW, RTTY
    and digital modes. QSL via LoTW.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Mike, W1USN is QRV as PJ2/W1USN until February 12.
    Activity is holiday style on 40 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL
    to home call.

    FERNANDO DE NORONHA, PY0F. Everton, PU2MEA is QRV as PU2MEA/PY0F
    until November 26. Activity is on 10 meters using SSB and QRP power
    in his spare time. QSL via LoTW.

    SURINAME, PZ. Axel, DL6KVA is QRV as PZ5KV until February 10.
    Activity is on the HF bands using only CW. QSL to home call.

    COTE D'IVOIRE, TU. Petr, OK1BOA, Petr, OK1FCJ and David, OK6D will
    be QRV as TU5PCT from February 5 to 12. Activity will be on 160 to
    6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL direct to OK6DJ.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Special event station VK90ABC is QRV during 2022 to
    celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Australian Broadcasting
    Corporation. QSL via LoTW.

    ZIMBABWE, Z2. Operators DJ7TF and DL7BO are QRV as Z21A and Z22O, respectively, from Harare until February 20. Activity is on 160 to
    10 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and FT4. QSL both via DJ6TF.
    Ukrainians QSL via UY5ZZ.

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

    The OK1WC CW Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Club SSB Championship,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, ARS Spartan CW Sprint, RTTYOPS
    Weeksprint, NAQCC CW Sprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Fray,
    A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40
    CW, and Mini-Test 80 CW are all scheduled for February 7 to 9.

    Please see February QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Feb 10 18:07:20 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD006
    ARLD006 DX news

    ZCZC AE06
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 6 ARLD006
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 10, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD006
    ARLD006 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    AD8J, W2GD, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL,
    Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
    sites. Thanks to all.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Karel, OK2WM and Vlad, OK2WX will be QRV as 8Q7WM and
    8Q7WX, respectively, from February 13 to March 8. They will be QRV
    on 160, 80 and 40 meters using mainly CW. QSL to home calls.

    BAHRAIN, A9. Members of the Bahrain Amateur Radio Society are QRV
    as A91SD until February 12 to support Bahrain Sport Day. QSL via
    EC6DX.

    CHINA, BY. Members of Chinese Radio Amateurs Club station BY1CRA
    are QRV with special event station BY1CRA/WO22 during the 2022
    Winter Olympics and Paralympics. QSL via operators' instructions.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Rob, DM4AO will be QRV as D44AO from February 13 to
    25. Activity will be holiday style on 80 to 10 meters, and possibly
    160 meters, using mostly CW. This includes being an entry in the
    upcoming ARRL International DX CW contest. QSL to home call.

    ANTARCTICA. Sergiy, UT9UX is QRV as EM1U from Base Vernadsky on
    Galindez Island in the Biscoe Islands, IOTA AN-006, until mid April.
    Activity is on various HF bands. QSL via UT7UA.

    ECUADOR, HC. John, N9EAJ is QRV as HC1FIT from a mountaintop
    location near the city of Otavalo in the Imbabura Province of
    Ecuador until February 24. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB
    with some slow CW. QSL to home call.

    HONDURAS, HR. John, AD8J will be QRV as HR9/AD8J from Guanaja
    Island, IOTA NA-057, from February 12 to 26. Activity will be on 80
    to 10 meters, including the newer bands, using CW, some SSB, and
    FT8. This includes being an entry in the upcoming ARRL
    International DX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Members of the Saudi Amateur Radio Society are
    QRV as 7Z3FD, 8Z3FD, and HZ3FD to celebrate Saudi Founding Day. QSL
    via ClubLog.

    ITALY, I. Operators of the UN Global Service Center ARC are QRV
    with special call sign 4U13FEB until the end of February to support
    World Radio Day. QSL via 9A2AA.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. Sam, JE1XUZ will be QRV as JE1XUZ/JD1 from
    Chichijima, IOTA AS-031, from February 12 to 15. Activity will be
    in his spare time on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via
    LoTW.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD will be QRV as P44W from February 14 to 21.
    Activity will be as time permits on the HF bands, with an emphasis
    on the newer bands. This includes being a Single Op/All Band,
    possibly Low Power entry in the upcoming ARRL International DX CW
    contest. QSL direct to N2MM.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Amir, 4X6TT is QRV as S79/4X6TT from Mahe Island,
    IOTA AF-024. Activity is on the HF bands, with particular interest
    given to 30, 17, and 12 meters. His length of stay is unknown. QSL
    via N4GNR.

    COTE D'IVOIRE, TU. Petr, OK1BOA, Petr, OK1FCJ and David, OK6D are
    QRV as TU5PCT until February 12. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters
    using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. QSL direct to OK6DJ.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Bill, W3UL is QRV as V47UM from Nevis,
    IOTA NA-014. Activity is on the HF bands. He will be active part
    time in the CQ World Wide RTTY WPX Contest. This also includes
    being active in the upcoming ARRL International DX CW contest. QSL
    to home call.

    MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7. JT, KD7ADI is QRV as V7/KD7ADI. Activity of
    late is in his spare time on 40 and 20 meters using FT8. QSL via
    LoTW.

    KOSOVO, Z6. Rene, DL2JRM is QRV as Z66BCC from Gjilan and will be
    active in the CQ World Wide WPX RTTY contest. QSL to home call.

    SOUTH SUDAN, Z8. Diya, YI1DZ is QRV as Z81D while on work
    assignment with the UN-WFP. Activity is in his spare time on 80 to
    10 meters, including 60 meters, using SSB and FT8. If time allows,
    he may try to be active on 160 meters. QSL via OM3JW.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Fred, OE8NDR is QRV as ZA/OE8NDR and has been active
    on 20 meters using SSB around 0930 to 1000z. His length of stay is
    unknown. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ World Wide RTTY WPX Contest, NCCC
    RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC Sprint CW Ladder, K1USN
    Slow Speed CW Test, Asia-Pacific Spring CW Sprint, SKCC Weekend
    Sprintathon, KCJ Topband Contest, Dutch PACC Contest, OMISS SSB QSO
    Party, RSGB 1.8 MHz CW Contest and Balkan HF Contest will certainly
    keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The YLRL YL-OM Contest, PODXS 070 Club Valentine Sprint, K1USN Slow
    Speed Test, CQC Winter CW QSO Party, 4 States QRP Group Second
    Sunday Sprint, OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity
    Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Fray,
    A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test
    80/40, AGCW Semi-Automatic Key Evening and RSGB 80-Meter Club Data
    Championship are all on tap from February 14 to 16.

    The ARRL School Club Roundup runs from February 14 to 18.

    Please see February QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Feb 17 21:30:08 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD007
    ARLD007 DX news

    ZCZC AE07
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 7 ARLD007
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 17, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD007
    ARLD007 DX news

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

    TUNISIA, 3V. Ash, KF5EYY will be QRV in the ARRL International DX
    CW contest as 3V8SF as a Single Op entry on 80 meters. QSL via
    LX1NO.

    TANZANIA, 5H. Borut, S53BV is QRV as 5H3BV from Shamiani, IOTA
    AF-063, until February 24. Activity is on 40 to 15 meters using CW
    and SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Don, K6ZO is QRV as 7Q6M while working at the
    Embangweni Mission Hospital. Activity is in his spare time. This
    includes being an entry in the ARRL International DX CW contest, and
    the upcoming CQ World Wide 160 Meter SSB and ARRL International DX
    SSB contests. QSL direct to home call.

    ALGERIA, 7X. Kamel, 7X2GK will be QRV as 7T22ANT from February 21
    to 27 as part of the 19th Antarctic Activity Week. QSL via IK2DUW.

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, A6. Members of the Emirates Amateur Radio
    Society will be QRV as A60SFD/x from February 19 to 25 to celebrate
    Saudi Arabia's founding day. QSL via operators' instructions.

    CUBA. CO. A group of operators are QRV as T45FM until February 20
    from the lighthouse on Punta Maya, IOTA NA-015. Activity is on the
    HF bands using SSB and various digital modes. QSL direct to RW6HS.

    AZORES, CU. Henning, OZ2I will be QRV as CQ8EE from Sao Miguel
    Island, IOTA EU-003, in the ARRL International DX CW contest. QSL
    to home call.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Oliver, DJ5QW will be QRV as D44DX and D4CW from
    Sal Island, IOTA AF-086, from February 19 to March 2. Activity will
    be on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    ST. LUCIA, J6. A number of stations will use the special J643
    prefix from February 20 to 26 to celebrate the 43 years of full
    independence. QSL via operators' instructions.

    HAWAII, KH6. Fred, NA2U will be QRV as KH7M from the Pu'u O'o Radio
    Club station during the ARRL International DX CW contest as a Single
    Op entry. QSL via LoTW.

    US VIRGIN ISLANDS, KP2. Operators WP3A, AD4Z and NK4DX will be QRV
    as KP2B in the ARRL International DX CW contest. QSL via EB7DX.

    GREENLAND, OX. Alex, OZ7AM and Mikkel, OZ7AKT are QRV as OX7AM and
    OX7AKT, respectively, from Kangerlussuaq, IOTA NA-018, until
    February 22. This includes being entries in the ARRL International
    DX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Members of VERON's section of Mid and North
    Limburg are QRV with special call sign PI75LIM during all of 2022 to
    celebrate their 75th anniversary. QSL via bureau.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Andy, W9NJY is QRV as PJ2/W9NJY until February 21.
    Activity is mainly on 30, 17 and 12 meters using CW. This includes
    being QRV as PJ2T as a Multi/Multi entry in the ARRL International
    DX CW contest. QSL PJ2/W9NJY via LoTW and PJ2T via W3HNK.

    SURINAME, PZ. Markus, DJ4EL and Joerg, DJ1JB plan to be QRV as PZ5G
    from Papegaaien Island, IOTA SA-092, from February 23 to 26. Before
    and after this activity, they are QRV as PZ5GE and PZ5GL,
    respectively, from the mainland until March 1. QSL to home calls.

    TURKEY, TA. Rolf, DL6RO is QRV as TA4/DL6RO near Antalya until
    March 15. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL to home call.

    BELIZE, V3. A group of operators will be QRV as V3T in the ARRL
    International DX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Bill, W3UL is QRV as V47UM from Nevis,
    IOTA NA-014. Activity is on the HF bands. He will also be active
    in the ARRL International DX CW contest. QSL to home call.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Jim, K4QPL is QRV as VP5/K4QPL.
    Activity is holiday style on the HF bands using CW and SSB. He will
    be QRV as VP5M in the ARRL International DX CW contest as a Single
    Op/Low Power/Unassisted entry. QSL direct to home call.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special event call 8C9MGP is QRV from Lombok Island,
    IOTA OC-150, from February 19 to 21. QSL direct to HA3JB.

    REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO, Z6. Special event station Z60ID is QRV for 24
    hours to mark the Republic of Kosovo's 14th Independence Day and the
    formation of the IARU Society SHRAK. In addition, look for Driton,
    Z61DX to be QRV as Z60A in the ARRL International DX CW contest.
    QSL via OH2BH.

    NEW ZEALAND, ZL. Operators Mark, ZL3AB, Geoff, ZL3GA and Phil,
    ZL3PAH will be QRV as ZL3X in the ARRL International DX CW contest
    as a Multi 2 entry. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL International DX CW Contest,
    14th American Lighthouse Weekend, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW
    Fox Hunt, NCCC Sprint Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed Test, Russian PSK
    World Wide Contest and Feld Hell Sprint will certainly keep
    contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest, OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide
    Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, SKCC CW Sprint, QRP
    40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, 80-Meter/40-Meter CW Mini-Test and UKEICC 80-Meter CW Contest are
    all scheduled for February 21 to 23.

    Please see February QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Feb 24 17:31:02 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD008
    ARLD008 DX news

    ZCZC AE08
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 8 ARLD008
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT February 24, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD008
    ARLD008 DX news

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

    SRI LANKA, 4S. Operators DK7DR and DC0KK will be QRV as 4S7DRG and
    4S7KKG, respectively, from the former Deutsche Welle shortwave
    broadcast relay station near Trincomalee from March 2 to 9.
    Activity will be on 40 to 15 meters with a focus on SSB and FT8.
    QSL to home calls.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Don, K6ZO is QRV as 7Q6M while working at the
    Embangweni Mission Hospital. Activity is in his spare time. This
    includes being an entry in the CQ World Wide 160 Meter SSB and
    upcoming ARRL International DX SSB contests. QSL direct to home
    call.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Operators Karel, OK2WM and Vlad, OK2WX are QRV as
    8Q7WM and 8Q7WX, respectively, from Innahura Island, IOTA AS-013,
    until March 8. Activity is on 160, 80, and 40 meters using CW and
    SSB. QSL to home calls.

    NEPAL, 9N. Robert, 9N7AA has been active using FT8 on 30 meters
    around 1230z and 17 meters around 1300z. QSL via LoTW.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Oliver, DJ5QS is QRV as D4CW and D44DX from Santa
    Maria village on Sal Island, IOTA AF-086, until March 2. Activity
    is on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Philippe, EA4NF will be QRV as EA8/EA4NF from
    Hierro Island, IOTA AF-004, from March 4 to 6. Activity will be on
    the FM and Linear LEO satellites from very rare Grid Squares IL07
    and IL17. QSL via LoTW.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Philippe, F1DUZ is QRV as FG4KH until March 15.
    Activity is on the HF bands. This includes being active in the REF
    SSB and upcoming ARRL International SSB DX contests. QSL to home
    call.

    ST. LUCIA, J6. A group of operators will be QRV as J68HZ from March
    1 to 7. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters. This includes being
    active in the upcoming ARRL International SSB DX contest. QSL
    direct to K9HZ.

    ST. VINCENT, J8. Brian, GW4DVB is QRV as J88PI from Bequia Island,
    IOTA NA-025, until March 8. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using
    SSB, SSTV, and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    BELGIUM, ON. Members of the Radio Club Belge de l'Est are QRV with
    special event call sign OR100RCBE during all of 2022 to celebrate
    the club's founding in 1922. QSL via ON4GDV.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Andreas, DK5ON will be QRV as PJ2/DK5ON from March 1
    to 17. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, FT8, and
    FT4. This includes being active in the upcoming ARRL International
    SSB DX and Russian DX contests. QSL to home call.

    SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. Tom, AA9A will be QRV as PJ7AA from February 26
    to March 26. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB,
    FT8, and FT4. QSL direct to home call.

    BRAZIL, PY. Special event station ZZ165IBI is QRV during the month
    of March to commemorate the founding of the city of Ibiuna 165 years
    ago. QSL via PU2SWB.

    ANTIGUA, V2. Bud, AA3B will be QRV as V26K from March 3 to 10.
    Activity will be on the HF bands using CW. This includes being
    active as a Single Op/High Power/All Band/Unlimited entry in the
    upcoming ARRL International SSB DX contest. QSL via LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ World Wide 160-Meter SSB Contest,
    North American RTTY QSO Party, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox
    Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint Ladder, REF SSB Contest, FTn DX Contest, UBA DX
    CW Contest, South Carolina QSO Party, NA Collegiate RTTY
    Championship, High Speed Club CW Contest and the North Carolina QSO
    Party will certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed Test, QCX CW Challenge, OK1WC CW Memorial, RSGB
    FT4 Contest, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS
    Weeksprint, AGCW 80-Meter YL-CW Party, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club
    AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test CW 40,
    Mini-Test CW 80, UKEICC 80-Meter SSB Contest and AWA John Rollins
    Memorial DX CW Contest are all on tap for February 28 to March 6.

    Please see February QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Mar 3 17:43:12 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD009
    ARLD009 DX news

    ZCZC AE09
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 9 ARLD009
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT March 3, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD009
    ARLD009 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    EA4NF, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    TOGO, 5V. Andy, KB9IJI is QRV as 5V7JA and has been active using
    FT8 on 30 and 20 meters, typically around 2100z to 0230z. QSL to
    home call.

    UGANDA, 5X. Alan, G3XAQ will be QRV as 5X1XA from Kampala from
    March 7 to 14. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters with a focus on
    the RSGB Commonwealth Contest. QSL direct to home call.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Dan, K6ZO is QRV as 7Q6M until March 13. This includes
    being an entry in the ARRL International DX SSB contest. QSL to
    home call.

    BARBADOS, 8P. Charles, 8P6ET will be QRV as 8P1W in the ARRL
    International DX SSB contest as a Single Op/All Band/Low Power
    entry. He plans to also be active in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX
    SSB contest. QSL via KU9C.

    CHILE, CE. Luis, CE2ML plans to be in the ARRL International DX SSB
    contest as a Single Op/Single Band entry on 10 meters. QSL to home
    call.

    CUBA, CO. Members of the radio club of Sancti Spiritus and the
    radio club of Trinidad and Cabaiguan will be QRV as T46SB from March
    8 and 9 to activate a SOTA reference in the La Sabina-Banao Reserve.
    Their activity is to celebrate the first radio broadcast from
    Tuinicu 99 years ago and also International Women's Day. QSL via
    RW6HS.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Look for D4K to be QRV in the ARRL International DX
    SSB contest. There may be some 6 meter activity before and after
    the contest as well. QSL via IZ4DPV.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special event station DA22WARD is
    QRV until April 30 to celebrate World Amateur Radio Day, which is on
    April 18. QSL via bureau.

    CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Philippe, EA4NF is QRV as EA8/EA4NF from
    Hierro Island, IOTA AF 004, until March 6. Activity is on various
    FM and Linear LEO satellites from very rare Grid Squares IL07 and
    IL17. QSL via LoTW.

    ST. BARTHELEMY, FJ. Andreas, DK6AS is QRV as FJ/DK6AS and has been
    active on 40, 17, 15, 12, and 10 meters using CW generally from 1100
    to 2330z. QSL direct to home call.

    AUSTRAL ISLANDS, FO. Jacek, SP5EAQ is QRV as FO/SP5EAQ from
    Rimatara Island, IOTA OC-050, for four weeks. Activity is on 80 to
    10 meters using SSB. This includes being active as TX5AQ in the
    upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Andy, DK5ON is QRV as PJ2/DK5ON until March 17.
    Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and various digital
    modes. He will also be active in the ARRL International DX SSB
    contest. QSL to home call.

    SABA, ST. EUSTATIUS, PJ5. Frank, K3TRM will be QRV as PJ5/K3TRM
    from Sint Eustatius, IOTA NA-145, from March 6 to 12. He will be
    active on 40 to 10 meters using SSB, RTTY, FT8, and on various
    satellites. QSL to home call.

    ANTIGUA, V2. Bud, AA3B is QRV as V26K until March 10. Activity is
    on the HF bands using CW. This includes being active as a Single
    Op/High Power/All Band/Unlimited entry in the ARRL International DX
    SSB contest. QSL via LoTW.

    BELIZE, V3. Bill, K4XS will be QRV as V3X in the ARRL International
    DX SSB contest. QSL direct to home call.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Dave, K0KQ will be QRV as VP5/K0KQ
    from Grand Turk Island, IOTA NA-003, from March 7 to 21. Activity
    will be on the HF bands. QSL via LoTW.

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

    The OK1WC Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Club Data Championship, Worldwide
    Sideband Activity Contest, ARS Spartan CW Sprint, RTTYOPS
    Weeksprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT,
    CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 CW and
    Mini-Test 80 CW are all on tap for March 7 to 9.

    Please see March QST, page 72, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu May 12 18:31:12 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD019
    ARLD019 DX news

    ZCZC AE19
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 19 ARLD019
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT May 12, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD019
    ARLD019 DX news

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

    RODRIGUES ISLAND, 3B9. Robert, 3B9FR has been active using CW on 17
    meters around 1500z. QSL via M0OXO.

    MONTENEGRO, 4O. Special event call 4O2IPA is QRV from Podgorica
    during all of May to commemorate the Second IPA Games 2022. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    UGANDA, 5X. Anders, SM0HPL is QRV as 5X7W from Kampala. Activity
    is in his spare time on 20 to 10 meters using CW, JT65, FT8, and
    FT4. QSL to home call.

    OMAN, A4. Mohammad, A41NN is QRV using SSB and FT8 from Grid Square
    LL93fl. QSL direct to A61BK.

    BAHRAIN, A9. Members of the Bahrain Amateur Radio Society are QRV
    as A91WTIS until May 17 as part of World Telecom Day. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Kiyo, JA7NQQ is QRV as C83YT from Macuti. Activity
    of late has been on 17 to 10 meters using FT8. QSL to home call.

    CUBA, CO. Several members of the Federacion de Radioaficionados de
    Cuba's La Habana branch will be QRV as T42ITU from May 14 to 17.
    Their activity is to commemorate the 157th anniversary of the
    signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and the
    creation of the International Telecommunication Union. Activity is
    on all bands and modes. QSL via LoTW.

    CAPE VERDE, D4. Freddy, F5IRO is QRV as D44RO from Praia, Santiago
    Island, IOTA AF-005, until May 19. Activity is in his spare time
    and his evenings on 40, 30, and 20 meters using CW, FT8, and FT4
    with QRP power. QSL to home call.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Irek, SP3SUX will be QRV as DV8/KH7EA from
    Mindanao Island, IOTA OC-130, from May 14 to 27. Activity will be
    during his daytime hours on 80 to 6 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to
    home call.

    IRAN, EP. Members of the Alborz DX Club will be QRV as EP2C on May
    17 to celebrate World Telecommunication Day. Activity will be on
    various HF bands using CW, SSB and various digital modes. QSL via
    EA5GL.

    HAITI, HH. Members of the Radio Club D'Haiti will be QRV with
    special call sign HH18MAI from Port-au-Prince from May 18 to 23.
    Their activity is to commemorate Haiti's Flag Day, and Catherine
    Flon, who was a Haitian seamstress, patriot, and national heroine
    who sewed Haiti's first flag of the independence as a republic. QSL
    via W3HNK.

    THAILAND, HS. Werner, DH7OT is QRV as HS0ZMO from Phuket Island.
    Activity is on 40 to 10 meters. QSL to home call.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Special event station HZ1WTIS is QRV until May 17
    to commemorate World Telecommunications and Information Society Day.

    ITALY, I. Members of the 4U1GSC group from the UN Global Service
    Center in Brindisi are QRV with special call 4U9MAY and 4U1GSC until
    May 31 to commemorate International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
    Activity is on 160 to 10 meters. QSL via 9A2AA.

    JAPAN, JA. Members of the Voice of Toyoake Amateur Radio Club are
    QRV with special callsign 8N2TY from Toyoake City, Aichi, Honshu
    Island, IOTA AS-007, until November 30 to commemorate the 50th
    anniversary of the Toyoake City. Activity is on 160 meters to 1.2
    GHz using various modes. QSL via LoTW.

    MONGOLIA, JT. Andrey, R9YU and Gennady, R5QA are QRV as JV0YU from
    the Bayan-Olgii Province until June 10. Activity is on 160 to 2
    meters, and on 70 centimeters, using CW, SSB, and FT8 in DX-pedition
    mode. QSL via RW6HS.

    PALAU, T8. Yoshi, JR3QFB is QRV as T88JH from Koror Island, IOTA
    OC-009, until May 17. QSL to home call.

    ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. Dick, K2KA is QRV as V4/K2KA from Calypso
    Bay on St. Kitts, IOTA NA-104, until May 18. Activity is holiday
    style on the HF bands. QSL via LoTW.

    ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS, VU4. Yuris, YL2GM is QRV as VU4W from
    Andaman Island, IOTA AS-001, until May 16. Activity is on 160 to 10
    meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 in DX-pedition mode. QSL to
    home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Portuguese Navy Day Contest, VOLTA World
    Wide RTTY Contest, CQ-M International DX Contest, Canadian Prairies
    QSO Party, 50 MHz Spring Sprint and the Run for the Bacon QRP CW
    Contest are all scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial, ICWC Medium Speed CW
    Test, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Phone
    Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest,
    Mini-Test CW 40, Mini-Test CW 80 and the RSGB 80-Meter Club Data
    Championship are all on tap from May 16 to 18.

    Please see May QST, page 71, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Jun 30 17:16:26 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD026
    ARLD026 DX news

    ZCZC AE26
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 26 ARLD026
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 30, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD026
    ARLD026 DX news

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

    FIJI, 3D2. Dom, 3D2USU is QRV with special call sign 3D2AJT from
    Nadi until July 27. QSL via Club Log.

    YEMEN, 7O. David, DL7ZM is QRV as 7O/DL7ZM from Socotra Island,
    IOTA AF-028, until July 3. Activity is on 10 meters using CW and
    FT8, and on 6 meters as well. QSL direct to home call.

    ALGERIA, 7X. Members of the Djelfe Radio Club are QRV with special
    call sign 7T60A during July to mark Algeria's 60th anniversary of
    independence. QSL direct.

    GHANA, 9G. Haim, DG5HL is QRV as 9G5AF from Accra. QSL via EA5GL.

    ANGOLA, D2. Mikalai, UT6UY is QRV as D2UY. Activity will soon be
    on 20 to 6 meters. QSL to home call.

    ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON, FP. Eric, KV1J is QRV as FP/KV1J from
    Miquelon Island, IOTA NA-032, until July 12. Activity is on the HF
    bands with a focus on 60 and 6 meters. This includes being an
    entry in the upcoming IARU HF Championship contest. QSL to home
    call.

    SWITZERLAND, HB. Special call sign HB75SG is QRV until July 31 to
    celebrate the 75th anniversary of the USKA St. Gallen club. QSL via
    LoTW.

    SARDINIA, IS0. Richard, OM2TW will be QRV as IS0/OM2TW from July 5
    to 25. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL
    to home call.

    DENMARK, OZ. Carsten, OZ4CG is QRV as OZ4SOP from Bornholm Island,
    IOTA EU-030, until July 31 for the Sea Of Peace award. Activity is
    on the HF bands using CW. QSL via LoTW.

    POLAND, SP. Special call signs 3Z1922PS, HF1922PS, SN1922PS,
    SO1922PS, SP1922PS and SQ1922PS will be QRV from July 2 to 17 to
    mark the 100th anniversary since the incorporation of part of Upper
    Silesia into Poland. QSL via operators' instructions.

    COSTA RICA, TI. Special call sign TI1GOAL is QRV from July 1 to
    December to show support of Costa Rica's participation in the 22nd
    FIFA World Cup that will take place in Qatar. Activity is on the HF
    bands using SSB and FT8. QSL direct.

    NAMIBIA, V5. Hanspeter, HB9BFM is QRV as V5/HB9BFM from Luderitz
    and Simplon/Sandverhaar until July 12. Activity is on 80 to 15
    meters. QSL to home call.

    MACQUARIE ISLAND, VK0. Matt, VK1HZ is QRV as VK0MQ from Macquarie
    Island, IOTA AN-005, until October while on work assignment.
    Activity is in his spare time on the HF bands using SSB and FT8 in
    DXpedition mode. QSL via LoTW.

    HONG KONG, VR. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the
    establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the
    People's Republic of China, licensed amateurs here are granted the
    use of the special prefix VR25 until June 30, 2023.

    MYANMAR, XZ. Station XZ2B is QRV from Yangon. QSL via JH3SIF.

    INDONESIA, YB. Special call signs 8B0FTDM through 8B9FTDM will be
    QRV on July 4 to 17 for the 5th anniversary of the FT8 Digital Mode
    Club. Activity will be on the HF bands using primarily FT8, but
    with some CW, SSB, and other modes as well. QSL via LoTW.

    NICARAGUA, YN. Rafael, NN3RP will be QRV as YN2RP from July 4 to
    August 2. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, and
    various digital modes. He will also try to be active on FM
    satellites. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The RAC Canada Day Contest, QRP 20-Meter
    CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW
    Test, Venezuelan Independence Day Contest, NZART 80-Meter Memorial
    Contest, Marconi Memorial HF CW Contest, Original QRP Contest and
    the PODXS 070 Club 40-Meter Firecracker PSK31 Sprint are all on tap
    for this upcoming weekend.

    The ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Club CW Championship, ARS Spartan CW Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity
    Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops
    Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test CW 40 and the
    Mini-Test CW 80 are scheduled for July 4 to 6.

    Please see July 2022 QST, page 78, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Sep 1 17:32:52 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD035
    ARLD035 DX news

    ZCZC AE35
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 35 ARLD035
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT September 1, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD035
    ARLD035 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    IK1QBT, K5KG, PY2KP, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News,
    DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and
    WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

    TONGA, A3. Masa, JA0RQV is QRV as A35JP from Tongatapu, IOTA
    OC-049, until September 30. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters using CW,
    SSB, FT8, and FT4. QSL to home call.

    TAIWAN, BV. Special event station BV0SC will be QRV on September 3
    and 4 during the Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival.
    Activity will be on 20 and 17 meters using SSB and FT8,
    respectively. QSL via BX5ABA.

    MAYOTTE, FH. Lance, W7GJ will be QRV as TO7GJ from September 6 to
    8. Activity is on 6 meters EME. QSL direct to home call.

    ITALY, I. Operators Claudio, I1NVU, Gab, IK1NEG, Tony, IK1QBT and
    Mauri, IU1JCZ will be QRV as IP1X from Gallinara Island, IOTA
    EU-083, on September 10 and 11. Activity will be on the HF bands
    using CW, SSB, and various digital modes with two stations. QSL via
    IU1JCZ.

    OGASAWARA, JD1. Nobuaki, JA0JHQ will be QRV as JD1BOW from
    September 3 to 5. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and
    FT8. This may include some SOTA activations as well. QSL to home
    call.

    BELGIUM, ON. Special event station OQ100MBS is QRV until September
    30 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Carillon School
    in Mechelen. QSL direct.

    FAROE ISLANDS, OY. Col, MM0NDX and Jonathan, MM0OKG are QRV as
    OY/home calls from Eysturoy until September 5. Activity is on the
    HF bands. QSL OY/MM0NDX via EB7DX and OY/MM0OKG via LoTW.

    BRAZIL, PY. Members of LABRE HQ are QRV as PV200BR until September
    30 in celebration of Brazil's 200 years of independence. Activity
    is on all bands and modes. QSL via PY2KP.

    DODECANESE, SV5. Gerben, PG5M will be QRV as SV5/PG5M from
    Karpathos Island, IOTA EU-001, from September 4 to 11. Activity
    will be holiday style on 40 to 10 meters using CW. QSL to home
    call.

    ICELAND, TF. George, K5KG, Steve, K4EU and Tom, K4NMR will be QRV
    as TF/home calls from September 6 to 20. Activity will be on the HF
    bands with three stations. QSL direct to home calls.

    INDIA, VU. Rajesh, VU2CW is QRV with special call sign AT75CW until
    October 2 to celebrates India's 75th anniversary of independence.
    QSL to home call.

    BURKINA FASO, XT. Harald, DF2WO will be QRV as XT2AW from September
    3 to 19. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and FT8,
    and on Satellite QO-100. QSL via M0OXO.

    VIET NAM, XV. Greg, F4BPO will be QRV as XV9BPO in the All Asian DX
    SSB contest. QSL to home call.

    KOSOVO, Z6. Rene, DL2JRM will be QRV as Z68XX from Gjilan from
    September 9 to 12. Activity will be on the HF bands. This includes
    being an entry in the upcoming Worked All Europe DX SSB contest.
    QSL to home call.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Nikolas, DG7PX is QRV as ZA/DG7PX. Activity of late
    has been on the HF bands using SSB. His length of stay is unknown.
    QSL to home call.

    CHATHAM ISLANDS, ZL7. Jeff, K5WE will be QRV as ZL7/K5WE from
    Kaingaroa, IOTA OC-038, from September 9 to 21. Activity will be on
    160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, and FT4. QSL to home
    call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The All Asian DX Phone Contest, RSGB SSB
    Field Day, SARL Field Day Contest, IARU Region 1 SSB Field Day,
    Russian RTTY World Wide Contest, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC Sprint CW
    Ladder, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, CWOps CW Open, Wake-Up. QRP
    Sprint, Colorado QSO Party, AGCW Straight Key Party, IARU Region 1
    145 MHz Contest, PODXS 070 Club Jay Hudak Memorial 80-Meter Sprint,
    WAB 144 MHz QRO Phone and the Tennessee QSO Party will certainly
    keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW
    Memorial, RSGB 80-Meter Autumn SSB Series, MI QRP Labor Day CW
    Sprint, ARS Spartan CW Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest,
    RTTYOPS Weeksprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test,
    VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40, Mini-Test 80 and UKEICC
    80-Meter SSB Contest are all on tap from September 5 to 7.

    Please see September 2022 QST, page 72 and the ARRL and WA7BNM
    contest websites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Sep 8 17:37:30 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD036
    ARLD036 DX news

    ZCZC AE36
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 36 ARLD036
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT September 8, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD036
    ARLD036 DX news

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

    MADAGASCAR, 5R. Operators Ron, PA3EWP, Guenter, DL2AWG, Erno,
    DK2AMM and Gerben, PG5M will be active as 5R8WP, 5R8WG, 5R8MM and
    5R8CG, respectively, from October 11 to 22. They will operate two
    stations simultaneously on CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8. QSL 5R8WP, 5R8WG
    and 5R8MM via DL2AWG, ClubLog and LoTW. QSL 5R8CG via PG5M, ClubLog
    and LoTW.

    WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS, FW. Jean, F4CIX continues to be active
    as FW1JG. Look for him on 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10 and 6 meters
    using SSB and FT8/FT4. QSL via LoTW, ClubLog or direct.

    REUNION, FR. Michal, OK1WMR will be QRV as FR/OK1M until September
    12. Activity will be on 20, 15 and 10 meters using SSB, RTTY and
    possibly FT8. QSL via OK1M.

    MAYOTTE, FH. Michal, OK1WMR then moves on to Mayotte as FH/OK1M
    from September 13 to 25. Activity will be on 20, 15 and 10 meters
    using SSB, RTTY and possibly FT8. He will also be in the CQWW DX
    RTTY Contest. QSL via OK1M.

    FRENCH POLYNESIA, FO. Vincent, K6VVK will be QRV as FO/K6VVK from
    September 27 to October 5. Activity will be holiday style on 160 to
    6 meters using CW, SSB and FT8/FT4. QSL only via LoTW, ClubLog,
    eQSL and QRZ.com's Log Book. No direct or Bureau QSLs.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. Operators Ron, DG2RON, Olaf, DJ7TO, Werner,
    DJ9KH, Heye, DJ9RR, Rudolf, DK3CG, Frank, DL1KWK, Norbert, DL2RNS,
    Georg, DL4SVA, Christian, DL6KAC, Olaf, DL7JOM and Rolf, DL7VEE will
    be active as P29RO from October 25 to November 10. Operations will
    be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8 (F/H). QSL via
    DL4SVA, direct, by the Bureau, Club's OQRS and LoTW.

    CURACAO, PJ2. Frank, PH2M will be QRV as PJ2/PH2M from September 10
    to 25. Activity will be holiday style on the HF bands using mainly
    FT8. QSL via PH2M, by the Bureau, direct, ClubLog or LoTW.

    ICELAND, TF. Operators George, K5KG, Steve, K4EU and Tom, K4NMR
    will be active as TF/K5KG, TF/K4EU and TF/K4NMR from September 6 to
    20.

    BENIN, TY. Operators Tapani, OH5BM, Pekka, OH2TA and Timo, OH5LLR
    will be active as TY5AF from November 22 to 29. Activity will be on
    all HF bands and modes. They will also focus on the CQWW DX CW
    Contest as a Multi-Op entry.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Look for Jim, NU4Y and Ron, N4KE as
    VP5DX from October 20 to November 2. Activity will be on 160 to 10
    meters, as well as participating in the CQWW DX SSB Contest as a
    Multi-Single/ Low-Power entry. QSL via NU4Y, LoTW or ClubLog.

    TIMOR LESTE, 4W. Satoshi, JH2EUV will be active as 4W/JH2EUV until
    September 20. Activity has been mainly using FT8 on 20, 15, 12 and
    10 meters. QSL via JH2EUV, by the Bureau, direct or LoTW.

    MOROCCO, 5C40. Operators Abderrahmane, CN8QR, Hafid, CN8GFH and
    Mustapha, CN8GC are QRV with special call signs 5C40QR, 5C40GFH and
    5C40GC, respectively, until September 12, in memory of Kharbouch,
    CN8KD, who became a Silent Key on August 3. Activity will be on
    various HF bands. QSL 5C40QR via CN8WW, 5C40GFH via CN8GFH and
    5C40GC via CN8WW.

    BERMUDA, VP9. Janusz, SP9FIH will be active as SP9FIH/VP9 from
    September 23 to October 2. Look for him on 30, 17, 15 and 12 meters
    using SSB, RTTY and FT8. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS or LoTW.

    UNITED STATES, WA2. Station WA2NYC is a remembrance of the 21st
    anniversary on the attack on the World Trade Center in New York
    City. The station will operate from 0000z, September 11 to 0300z,
    September 12. QSL via LoTW. If you would like a QSL card, please
    send an SASE to the club address: Wireless Association Of New York
    City, 233 Wolverine St, Staten Island, NY 10306-1746, USA.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. The Saudi Amateur Radio Society (SARS) announced
    the 92nd Saudi National Day celebration will take place from
    September 7 to 25 with special event stations HZ92ND, 7Z92ND and
    8Z92ND. QSL all via HZ1SAR.

    LIECHTENSTEIN, HB0. Tina, DL5YL and Fred, DL5YM are QRV holiday
    style as HB0/home calls on 160 to 6 meters using CW and some SSB and
    RTTY. QSL via home calls (d/B).

    ITU GENEVA, 4U. Look for 4U1ITU with operators PA2CHR and PA3CMC
    from September 13 to 16 from the club station at ITU Headquarters.
    QSL via LoTW, Club Log OQRS or direct.

    SAN ANDRES AND PROVIDENCIA, 5J01/5K0. Operators Francisco, HK3EA
    and Gabriel, HK3MKQ will be active as 5J01EA and 5K0VT,
    respectively, from February 28 to March 5, 2023. Activity will be
    on various HF bands and modes. QSL via LoTW and eQSL.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The VHF FOC QSO Party, WAE DX Contest,
    SKCC Weekend Sprintathon, Ohio State Parks on the Air, Alabama QSO
    Party, Russian Cup Digital Contest, 50 and up ARRL September VHF
    Contest and the North American Sprint will keep contesters busy this
    weekend. The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint is on
    September 12 and the VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest is on September
    14. Please see September QST, page 72 and the ARRL and WA7BNM
    Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.15-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Sep 15 17:46:14 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Sep 22 18:16:08 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Sep 29 18:20:14 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Oct 6 17:22:10 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Oct 13 17:38:28 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Oct 20 17:46:28 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Oct 27 18:20:30 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Nov 3 17:18:28 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Nov 17 18:57:16 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Wed Nov 23 19:13:12 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Dec 1 18:54:14 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Dec 8 19:16:04 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Dec 15 17:48:40 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Fri Dec 23 00:40:12 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Fri Dec 30 06:10:40 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Jan 19 18:24:04 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Jan 26 17:18:38 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Feb 2 18:13:52 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Feb 9 19:35:40 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Feb 23 18:24:58 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Mar 2 18:58:38 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Apr 6 17:30:22 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD014
    ARLD014 DX news

    ZCZC AE14
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 14 ARLD014
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT April 6, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD014
    ARLD014 DX news

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

    AZERBAIJAN, 4K. Rashad, 4J9M is QRV with special event stations
    4J100TC and 4K100TC in celebration of the 100th anniversary of
    neighboring Turkey. QSL both calls via DJ9RI.

    ALGERIA, 7X. The Amateurs Radio Algeriens national organization is
    QRV with special call sign 7T60ARA until April 23 to celebrate the organization's 60th anniversary. QSL via bureau.

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, A6. Stathis, SV5DKL is QRV as A65SV from
    Dubai mostly during contests. QSL via LoTW.

    EASTER ISLAND, CE0. George, CE0YHF is QRV from Isla de Pascua for
    the rest of the month. He is active mostly on 12, 10, and 6 meters
    with QRP power using CW, FT8, and FT4. QSL via operator's
    instructions.

    PORTUGAL, CT. Special event station CQ7HS4A will be QRV from April
    11 to 25 in commemoration of World Amateur Radio Day. Activity will
    be on all bands and modes. QSL via CT1REP.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special call sign DR0LIMES is QRV
    until June 30 to commemorate German World Heritage Day. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    REUNION ISLAND, FR. Thierry, FY4JI plans to be QRV as FR/FY4JI from
    April 9 to 23. QSL via EA5GL.

    THAILAND, HS. Brad, VK2BY is QRV as HS0ZNR until April 28.
    Activity is on 160 to 10 meters. QSL direct to home call.

    MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1. Take, JG8NQJ/JD1 has been active on 15
    meters using CW around 2100z. QSL via JA8CJY.

    NORWAY, LA. The Akademisk Radioklubb LA1K celebrates its 100th
    anniversary with the call sign LA100K throughout 2023. QSL via
    LA1K.

    DENMARK, OZ. Special event station 5P0WARD will be QRV from April
    11 to 25 as part of World Amateur Radio Day. QSL via OZ1ACB.

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

    UZBEKISTAN, UK. Tulkin, UK8FAI has been active using SSB on 20
    meters around 0100z. QSL direct to home call.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. John, W0UV is QRV as VP5/W0UV from Providenciales, IOTA NA-002, until April 11. Activity is on 40 to
    10 meters using FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    INDIA, VU. The Indian Radio Amateur Organization is QRV as AU40NRO
    until June 30 to celebrates the club's 40th anniversary. QSL via
    VU2NRO.

    MEXICO, XE. Enri, XE2AA will be QRV as XF3O from Cozumel Island,
    IOTA BA-090, from April 9 to 15. QSL via IT9EJW.

    SERBIA, YU. Members of the Serbia Amateur Radio Union of Vojvodina
    are QRV with special call YU75SRV until December 31, 2023 to
    celebrate the club's 75th anniversary. QSL via operators'
    instructions.

    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.

    ALBANIA, ZA. Burkhard, DL3KZA is QRV as ZA/DL3KZA from Vlora until
    April 17. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using FT8. QSL direct to
    home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Japan International DX CW Contest,
    IG-RY World Wide RTTY Contest, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, QRP ARCI Spring CW QSO Party, SKCC Weekend
    CW Sprintathon, OK/OM DX SSB Contest, DIG QSO CW Party, New Mexico
    QSO Party, Georgia QSO Party, Yuri Gagarin International DX Contest,
    WAB 3.5/7/14 MHz Data Modes and the Hungarian 80-Meter Straight Key
    CW Contest will keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed Test,
    ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, DARC Easter Contest, OK1WC CW Memorial,
    144 MHz Spring Sprint, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, ZL
    80-Meter CW Sprint, NAQCC CW Sprint, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT,
    CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 and the
    Mini-Test 80 are on tap for April 10 to 12.

    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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Fri Apr 21 08:34:24 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu May 11 22:38:22 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu May 18 15:49:04 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu May 25 18:09:56 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Jun 1 20:28:52 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Jun 8 17:30:06 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Jun 15 17:05:54 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Jun 22 19:05:22 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Fri Jul 7 07:23:18 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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Jul 20 17:32:20 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD029
    ARLD029 DX news

    ZCZC AE29
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 29 ARLD029
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT July 20, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD029
    ARLD029 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    HK3EA, 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 Bioko
    Island, IOTA AF-010, until July 31. QSL via LoTW.

    CROATIA, 9A. Stations 9A7YY, 9A/S53Z, 9A/S54W, 9A/S58MU, 9A/S50O
    and 9A/S50X will be QRV from Vis Island, IOTA EU-016, from July 24
    to August 1. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB.
    This includes being active in the upcoming RSGB IOTA contest. QSL
    direct to home calls.

    BAHAMAS, C6. Station C6ARS will be QRV from Great Bahama Bank, IOTA
    NA-001, on July 22 to mark the 50th anniversary of the independence
    of the Bahamas. QSL via operators' instructions.

    AZORES, CU. Chris, DL2MDU and Heike, DL3HD are QRV as CT8/home
    calls from Sao Miguel Island, IOTA EU-003, until July 26. QSL to
    home calls.

    ISLE OF MAN, GD. Keith, G3TTC plans to be QRV as GD3TTC near Onchan
    from July 26 to 29. Activity will be holiday style on 40 to 10
    meters using SSB. This includes being an entry in the upcoming RSGB
    IOTA contest. QSL to home call.

    COLOMBIA, HK. A number of special event call signs with prefixes
    5K0 to 5K9, as well as 5K200 and 5K90, will be QRV from July 22 to
    24 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake
    Maracaibo, and the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the
    Colombian Radio Amateurs League. QSL via operators' instructions.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Wouter, PB1WL is QRV as HL4/PB1WL until
    August 16. QSL to home call.

    ITALY, I. Station II3GR is active until July 23 from the annual
    Youth On The Air camp on Volpera Island. This includes being active
    in the YOTA contest. QSL via IV3CTT.

    SARDINIA, IS0. Giuseppe, IK5WWA is QRV as IM0C from San Pietro
    Island, IOTA EU-165, until July 30. Activity is on 40 to 2 meters,
    and possibly 80 meters. QSL to home call.

    MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1. Take, JG8NQJ is QRV as JG8NQJ/JD1 until
    October 19. Activity is in his spare time on 17, 15, 12, and 10
    meters. When active using FT8, send his signal strength report, not
    the grid square. QSL via JA8CJY.

    CZECH REPUBLIC, OK. Special event station OL300SANTINI is QRV until
    December 31 to commemorate Czech architect Jan Blazej Santini-Aichel
    who was famous for what came to be known as the Czech Baroque Gothic architectural style. QSL via operators' instructions.

    FAROE ISLANDS, OY. Przemek, SP7VC and Katarzyna, SQ7OYL will be QRV
    as OY/home calls from July 23 to 27. Activity will be on 20, 6, and
    4 meters. QSL via SP7VC.

    BONAIRE, PJ4. Robert, PD2V is QRV as PJ4/PD2V from Kralendijk until
    August 11. Activity is on 40, 30, and 20 meters using SSB and FT8.
    QSL via LoTW.

    GREECE, SV. Kim, ON4BCV is QRV as SV8/ON4BCV/p from Samos Island,
    IOTA EU-049, until July 24. Activity is holiday style. QSL to home
    call.

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

    NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. David, VK5DG is QRV as VK5DG/9 until July 27.
    Activity is holiday style on Satellites IO-117, AO-91, PO-101,
    RS-44, and AO-7. QSL via LoTW.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Shawn, KI5PXG is QRV as VP5/KI5PXG
    from Turks, IOTA NA-003, until July 24. Activity is holiday style
    primarily on 20 and 10 meters using SSB and FT8. 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. QRP 20-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC FT4
    Sprint, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test,
    Maidenhead Mayhem Contest, YOTA Contest and the ARAM 50 MHz Contest
    are all scheduled for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW
    Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, SKCC CW Sprint,
    A1Club AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test 40 CW and Mini-Test 80 CW are on
    tap for July 24 to 26.

    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 (1:2320/33)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to All on Thu Jul 27 18:37:02 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
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:2320/33)