• ARRL DX Bulletin

    From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Apr 15 17:42:44 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD015
    ARLD015 DX news

    ZCZC AE15
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 15 ARLD015
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT April 15, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD015
    ARLD015 DX news

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

    SWAZILAND, 3DA0. Look for 3DA0AQ to be QRV during the CQMM DX
    contest. QSL via EA5GL.

    AZERBAIJAN, 4J. Special event station 4J880M is QRV to commemorate
    the 880th anniversary of the birth of 12th century Persian Sunni
    Muslim poet Nizami Ganjavi. QSL direct to 4J3DJ.

    ISRAEL, 4X. Jan, 4X1VF and Ruben, 4Z5FI are QRV as 4X73T during the
    Holyland Contest and active from the rare Holyland Square L19BL.
    QSL via bureau. In addition, special event calls 4X73XX and 4Z73XX
    are QRV until April 17 to commemorate 73 years of independence. QSL
    via LoTW.

    BAHRAIN, A9. Members of the Bahrain Amateur Radio Society are QRV
    as A91WARD until April 18 to celebrate World Amateur Radio Day. QSL
    via EC6DX.

    CHILE, CE. Members of the Radio Club de Chile will be QRV as
    XR3IARU on April 18 to celebrate World Amateur Radio Day. QSL via
    CE3EE.

    ARMENIA, EK. Look for EK6RL to be QRV during the CQMM DX contest.
    QSL direct to home call.

    NEW CALEDONIA, FK. Look for FK8IK to be QRV during the CQMM DX
    contest. QSL direct to home call.

    ENGLAND, G. Special event station GB0DOE is QRV until May to honor
    the memory of the recently deceased Prince Philip, Duke of
    Edinburgh. QSL via GB0DOE.

    HUNGARY, HA. In celebration of the 230th anniversary of the birth
    of Samuel F. B. Morse, members of Hungary's Radio Amateur Society
    will be QRV with special event stations HA230MSE, HA230S, HA230A,
    HA230M, HA230U, HA230E, HA230L, HA230O, HA230R and HG230MSE from
    April 17 to 27. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB.
    QSL via LoTW.

    ECUADOR, HC. Members of the Ecuador DX Club will be QRV as HD1DX
    and HD2DX on April 17 and 18 commemorate World Amateur Radio Day.
    QSL via LoTW.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Abdulaziz, 7Z1AL is QRV as HZ1WARD until April 18
    to commemorate World Amateur Radio Day. Activity is on 40 and 20
    meters using FT8. QSL via bureau.

    JAPAN, JA. Special event station 8N1MORSE is QRV until February 28,
    2022 to celebrate the 230th anniversary of the birth of Samuel F. B.
    Morse and the 120th anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi's first
    successful transatlantic radio communication by Morse Code. QSL via
    bureau.

    ANTARCTICA. Mark, W5MED is QRV as KC4USV from McMurdo Station on
    Ross Island, IOTA AN-011, until October. He is active on 20 meters
    using SSB and FT8 at various times of the day. QSL direct to K7MT.

    US VIRGIN ISLANDS, KP2. Dan, K8RF will be QRV as NP2J in the CQMM
    DX contest as a Single Band/High Power entry on 40 meters. QSL to
    home call.

    LUXEMBOURG, LX. Special event station LX5WARD is QRV until April 25
    to mark World Amateur Radio Day. Activity is on the HF bands using
    CW, SSB, FT8 and FT4. QSL via LX1JH.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Members of the Seychelles Amateur Radio Society
    will be QRV as S77SARA from Mahe Island, IOTA AF-024, on April 18
    for World Amateur Radio Day. QSL to home call.

    GREECE, SV. Juergen, DK3SJ is QRV as SV8/DK3SJ from Lesbos Island,
    IOTA EU-049, until April 24. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using
    CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    FALKLAND ISLANDS, VP8. Clint, VP8DKP is usually QRV on 40 meters
    using FT8 during his evenings. QSL direct.

    INDIA, VU. Special event stations AU8WAR, AT2WAR, and AU2WAR will
    be QRV on April 18 to celebrate World Amateur Radio Day. Activity
    will be on the HF bands. QSL via operators' instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL SSB Rookie Roundup, World
    Amateur Radio Day, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow
    Speed CW Test, Holyland DX Contest, ES Open HF Championship, Worked
    All Provinces of China DX Contest, YU DX Contest, CQMM DX CW
    Contest, VERON PACCdigi Contest, Texas State Parks on the Air,
    Michigan QSO Party, EA-QRP CW Contest, Feld Hell Sprint, Ontario QSO
    Party and the Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest are all on tap for
    this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test and OK1WC Memorial are scheduled for
    April 19.

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

    The 432 MHz Spring Sprint, RSGB 80-Meter Club SSB Championship,
    CWops Mini-CWT Test and Phone Fray are scheduled for April 21.

    Please see April QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Wed Apr 28 17:39:12 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD016
    ARLD016 DX news

    ZCZC AE16
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 16 ARLD016
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT April 22, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD016
    ARLD016 DX news

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

    IRELAND, EI. Members of the South Eastern Amateur Radio Group will
    be QRV as EI2IMD on April 24 during International Marconi Day. QSL
    direct to EI3HDB.

    BELARUS, EW. Special event station EV76F is QRV as part of the
    Brest Hero-Fortress memorial station in honor of the 76th
    anniversary of the end of World War II. QSL via EW3W.

    VATICAN, HV. Special event station HV9SMG will be QRV April 24 from
    the Vatican Radio Broadcasting Centre at Santa Maria di Galeria.
    Activity will be on 40, 20 and 10 meters using CW, SSB and various
    digital modes. QSL via IK0CNA.

    ITALY, I. Tony, I0IJ will be QRV as IY0TC and IY0M on April 24
    during International Marconi Day. Activity will be on 160, 80, and
    40 meters, and possibly 20 and 17 meters, using SSB. QSL via
    operator's instructions.

    JAPAN, JA. Members of the A1 and Denpaken clubs are QRV with
    special event call sign 8N1MORSE until the end of 2022 to celebrate
    Samuel Morse's 230th birthday and the 120th anniversary of Marconi's
    first transatlantic transmission. QSL via bureau.

    MONGOLIA, JT. Members of the JTDXA Team are QRV with special event
    call sign JU100DX to commemorate the 100 years since the Mongolian
    People's Revolution. QSL via JT1CH.

    SVALBARD, JW. Tom, LA6VDA will be QRV as JW6VDA from Spitsbergen
    Island, IOTA EU-026, from April 26 to May 9. Activity will be on
    the HF bands using SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    AUSTRIA, OE. Special event station OE21M will be QRV on
    International Marconi Day. QSL via OE1WHC.

    POLAND, SP. Members of the Niepolomice Radio Club are QRV with
    special event call sign SN0IMED from the European Bison Breeding
    Center in Puszcza Niepolomicka until April 25 to celebrate Earth
    Day. QSL via bureau.

    GREECE, SV. Special event station SZ200P is QRV until the end of
    2021 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution of
    1821. QSL via LoTW.

    SOMALIA, T5. Ali, EP3CQ will be QRV as 6O1OO from Mogadishu for two
    months beginning on April 25. Activity will be in his spare time on
    the HF bands using mostly FT8. QSL direct.

    KALININGRAD, UA2. Special call signs RK75AK, RK75FF, and RK75FU are
    QRV until July 31 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of
    Kaliningrad. QSL via UA2FAK, UF2F, and RA2FU, respectively.

    MEXICO, XE. Members of the Asociacion de Radio Aficionados de la
    Republica Mexicana are QRV with special event calls 6D1A, 6D2A, and
    6D3A until May 16 to celebrate the club's 61st anniversary. QSL via
    LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed Test, 10-10 International Spring Digital Contest,
    QRP to the Field, SP DX RTTY Contest, International Marconi Day,
    Helvetia Contest, VHF SSB/CW 2-Meter Sprint Classic, Florida QSO
    Party, UA1DZ Memorial Cup and BARTG Sprint 75 are all on tap for
    this upcoming weekend.

    The OK1WC Memorial, QCX CW Challenge and K1USN Slow Speed Test are
    scheduled for April 26.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint and Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest are
    scheduled for April 27.

    The CWops Mini-CWT Test, UKEICC 80-Meter CW Contest, Phone Fray and
    SKCC Sprint are scheduled for April 28.

    Please see April QST, page 75, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu May 13 17:07:00 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD019
    ARLD019 DX news

    ZCZC AE19
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 19 ARLD019
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT May 13, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD019
    ARLD019 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.

    MOROCCO, CN. Special event station CN65FAR is QRV until May 16 to
    celebrate the 65th anniversary of the creation of the Royal Moroccan
    Armed Forces. QSL via RW6HS.

    NORTHERN IRELAND, GI. Members of the North West Group ARC are QRV
    with special event call sign GB0AEL until May 15 to commemorate
    Amelia Earhart's 1932 solo flight across the Atlantic. Activity is
    on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL via operators' instructions.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Members of the Radio Club QRM Belgrano will be QRV
    as LU4AAO, LU4AAO/A and LU4AAO/D from May 18 to 25 to commemorate
    the anniversary related to the independence of Argentina. Activity
    will be on the HF and V/UHF bands using CW, SSB, SSTV and FT8. QSL
    direct to LU4AAO.

    AUSTRIA, OE. Special event station OE60VHSC is QRV until June 7 to
    commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Very High Speed Club. QSL
    via operators' instructions.

    DENMARK, OZ. Special event station OZ60VHSC is QRV until June 7 to
    commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Very High Speed Club. QSL
    via OZ1JHM.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Special call sign PD21EUROSONG is QRV until May 22
    to celebrate the 65th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest being
    held in Rotterdam. QSL via bureau. In addition, special event
    stations PA60VHSC and PH60VHSC are QRV until June 7 to commemorate
    the 60th anniversary of the Very High Speed Club. QSL via PA5V and
    PA0INA, respectively.

    CRETE, SV9. Station DD1GG will be QRV as SV9/DD1GG from May 15 to
    24. Activity will be holiday style on 40 to 10 meters using SSB and
    FT8. QSL to home call.

    TURKEY, TA. Special event station TC568FA is QRV until June 28 to
    commemorate the anniversary of the Fall of Constantinople on May 29,
    1453. Activity is on all bands and modes. QSL via bureau.

    BENIN, TY. Ian, ZS6JSI is QRV as TY5AB. Activity has been on 20
    meters using FT8. QSL to home call.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. Special event station VI50SG is QRV until December
    31 to commemorate the 50 years of the St. George Amateur Radio
    Society. QSL via bureau.

    VENEZUELA, YV. Special event station YW200BC is QRV during 2021 to
    commemorate the Battle of Carabobo 200 years ago, which paved the
    way for Venezuela's independence. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters
    using CW, SSB and various digital modes. QSL via YV4KW.

    MACEDONIA, Z3. Special event station Z360VHSC is QRV until June 7
    to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Very High Speed Club.
    QSL via operators' instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Kazakhstan DX Contest, NZART
    Sangster Shield Contest, His Majesty King of Spain CW Contest, NCCC
    RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Feld Hell
    Sprint, FISTS Sunday Sprint and Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest are
    all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test and OK1WC Memorial are scheduled for
    May 17.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint and Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest are
    scheduled for May 18.

    The RSGB 80-Meter Club Data Championship, Phone Fray and CWops
    Mini-CWT Test are scheduled for May 19.

    Please see May 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu May 20 19:32:50 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD020
    ARLD020 DX news

    ZCZC AE20
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 20 ARLD020
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT May 20, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD020
    ARLD020 DX news

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

    MONACO, 3A. Ennio, IW1RBI and other operators will be QRV as
    3A/IW1RBI from May 27 to 30. Activity will be on 30 to 6 meters
    around the clock using CW, SSB and FT8 in DX-pedition mode. QSL
    direct to IW1RBI.

    AZERBAIJAN, 4K. Boris, 4K4K and members of the 4J0SFR Safari club
    are QRV with event call sign 4K880NZM to commemorate the 880 years
    since the birth of poet Nizami Ganjavi. QSL via 4K4K.

    NIGERIA, 5N. Jean-Louis, ZS6AAG is QRV as 5N7MSF while working with
    Doctors Without Borders in Abuja until September 2021. Activity is
    in his spare time currently on 20 and 15 meters using SSB. QSL via
    operator's instructions.

    NIGER, 5U. Adrien, F4IHM is now QRV as 5UAIHM until June 27 while
    on work assignment. Activity is in his spare time on 40 and 20
    meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    MADAGASCAR, 5R. Daniel, 6W7RP is QRV as 5R8RP from Nosy Be, IOTA
    AF-057. Activity is on 40 to 6 meters. QSL to 5R8RP.

    FRANCE, F. Special event station TM0BEE is QRV until May 23 to
    bring attention to World Bee Day. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters
    using CW, SSB, PSK and FT8. QSL via F6KUQ.

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

    ECUADOR, HC. Special event station HD1ECU will be QRV May 22 to 24
    to commemorate Ecuador Independence Day. QSL via LoTW.

    ITALY, I. Special event call sign II6RI is QRV until June 30 to
    celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Italian Republic. QSL direct
    to IK6IHU.

    ARUBA, P4. John, KK9A will be QRV as P40A from May 25 to June 1.
    Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. This
    includes being an entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX CW
    contest. QSL via WD9DZV.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Special event station PA21ARDF is QRV until May 30
    to support Amateur Radio Direction Finding. QSL via bureau.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Ros, 4Z5LA is QRV as S79LA until May 27. QSL to
    home call.

    BENIN, TY. Ian, ZS6JSI is now QRV as TY5AB from Parakou and here
    until June. Activity is in his spare time on 80, 40 and 20 meters
    using SSB and FT8. QSL via EC6DX.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event station R800ANL is QRV to
    commemorate the 800th anniversary of the birth of Grand Prince
    Alexander Nevsky, who lived from 1221 to 1263. QSL via RV1AQ.

    AUSTRALIA, VK. John, VK6NU plans to be QRV from Rottnest Island,
    IOTA OC-164, from May 25 to 28. Activity will be holiday style on
    40 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Operators K4BAI, K4QPL, KR4R and
    K2SX will be QRV as VP5/home calls from May 25 to June 1. They will
    be active as VP5M as a multi op entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide
    WPX CW contest. QSL via operators' instructions.

    LATVIA, YL. Special event station YL21ICE is QRV until June 6 for
    the Ice Hockey World Championship to be held in Riga. Activity is
    from various locations and on 160 to 10 meters, including 30, 17 and
    12 meters, and V/UHF bands, using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8/4. QSL via
    LoTW.

    ZIMBABWE, Z2. Peter, PA3CPI is now QRV as Z21DX and has been active
    on 20 meters using SSB between 1740 and 1800z. QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, YOTA Contest, EU PSK DX Contest,
    Hamvention QSO Party and Baltic Contest are all on tap for this
    weekend.

    The OK1WC Memorial, QRP ARCI Hootowl CW Sprint and K1USN Slow Speed
    CW Test are scheduled for May 24.

    The Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest and RTTYOPS Weeksprint are
    scheduled for May 25.

    The CWops Mini CWT Test, SKCC CW Sprint and Phone Fray are scheduled
    for May 26.

    Please see May 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu May 27 18:44:50 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD021
    ARLD021 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD021
    ARLD021 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please see May QST, page 71, June QST, page 72, and the ARRL and
    WA7BNM contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Jun 3 23:45:34 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD022
    ARLD022 DX news

    ZCZC AE22
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 22 ARLD022
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 3, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD022
    ARLD022 DX news

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

    NIGERIA, 5N. Jean-Louis, ZS6AAG is now QRV as 5N9JLH while working
    with Doctors Without Borders in Abuja until September 15. Activity
    is in his spare time currently on 20 and 15 meters using SSB. QSL
    via operator's instructions.

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

    SPAIN, EA. Members of the Radio Club of Torrevieja will be QRV as
    EH5SUB in the Museum Ships Weekend 2021 from the Submarine S-61
    Delfin in Torrevieja. QSL via EA5GVJ.

    ENGLAND, G. Special event station GB95QB will be QRV from June 6 to
    13 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 95th birthday. Activity will
    be on the HF bands using CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK and FT8. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Members of the Saudi Amateur Radio Society are
    QRV with special event station HZ1WED until June 6 to bring
    attention to World Environment Day. QSL via HZ1SAR.

    REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HL. Special event station D721LP is QRV until
    June 30 for IARU QRP Day. QSL via LoTW.

    ITALY, I. Members of the United Nations Global Service Centre ARC
    in Brindisi are QRV as 4U29MAY until June 30 to promote the
    International Day of UN Peacekeepers. QSL via 9A2AA.

    DENMARK, OZ. Volker, DJ8VW is QRV as 5P8VW from Romo Island, IOTA
    EU-125, until June 10. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, possibly
    including 4 meters, using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    NETHERLANDS, PA. Jan, PA7X, Ruud, PD0RH and Willem, PA3CNI will be
    QRV as PA827HGV during the Museum Ships Weekend 2021 from the
    Hoogeveen, a decommissioned minesweeper now moored in Den Helder.
    QSL via operators' instructions.

    SWEDEN, SM. Lars, SM6CUK will be QRV as SA6G/7 from Ven Island,
    IOTA EU-137, from June 7 to 12. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters
    using CW. QSL to home call.

    DODECANESE, SV5. Wolf, DL3DRN is QRV as SV5/DL3DRN from Rhodes,
    IOTA EU-001, until June 21. Activity is on the HF bands using CW,
    SSB and RTTY. QSL to home call.

    BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, VP2V. Gary, NC3Z is QRV as VP2V/NC3Z until
    June 14. Activity is holiday style on 40 to 6 meters using SSB and
    FT8 and FT4. QSL direct to home call.

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

    VIET NAM, XV. Jun, JH4RHF, is QRV as XV9RH from Hanoi until June 26
    while on work assignment. Activity is in his spare time on 20 to 10
    meters using CW and FT8. QSL via OE1JUN.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The PODXS 070 Club Three Day Weekend
    Contest, Museum Ships Weekend, 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, DigiFest,
    Wake-Up. QRP CW Sprint, KANHAM Contest, Tisza Cup CW Contest, UKSMG
    Summer 6-Meter Contest, Two-Meter Classic Sprint, Kentucky QSO
    Party, RSGB National CW Field Day, FULL-LRB HF Contest and Cookie
    Crumble QRP Contest are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed CW Test and RSGB 80-Meter Club Data
    Championship are scheduled for June 7.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint, ARS Spartan CW Sprint and Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest are scheduled for June 8.

    The VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, CWops Mini-CWT Test, NAQCC CW
    Sprint and Phone Fray are scheduled for June 9.

    Please see June QST, page 72, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Jun 24 18:19:20 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD025
    ARLD025 DX news

    ZCZC AE25
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 25 ARLD025
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 24, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD025
    ARLD025 DX news

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

    KINGDOM OF ESWATINI, 3DA0. Hans, 3DA0AQ is QRV on 20 to 6 meters
    using CW. QSL via EA5GL.

    CYPRUS, 5B. Phil, G0FVM will be QRV as 5B4APP starting the end of
    June. He plans to start being active on 20 meters. QSL via
    operator's instructions.

    KENYA, 5Z. Sila, AK0SK is QRV as 5Z4/AK0SK from Nairobi. Activity
    is on 40 to 10 meters using mostly FT8. His length of stay is
    unknown. QSL via LoTW.

    CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Special event station EG8VCAN is QRV until
    July 18 to support the Volcanes de Canarias award. QSL via EA8URA.

    NEW CALEDONIA, FK. Yannick, FK4TK is QRV from Mont Dore and is
    active on the HF bands. QSL to home call.

    SCOTLAND, GM. Paul, G4PVM will be QRV as GM4PVM from the Isle of
    Lismore, IOTA EU-008, from June 29 to July 4. Activity will be on
    40 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via LoTW.

    LIECHTENSTEIN, HB0. Leuk, HB9HBY will be QRV as HB0/HB9HBY from
    June 30 to July 4. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW, SSB,
    FT8 and FT4. QSL via EB7DX.

    ITALY, I. Francesco, IK6QON is QRV as IA5/IK6QON from Giannutri
    Island, IOTA EU-028, until June 27. Activity is holiday style on
    various HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    DJIBOUTI, J2. Jeje, F8FKJ is QRV as J20EE from Djibouti City until
    mid July. Activity is on 20 and 17 meters using CW, SSB and FT8.
    QSL via LoTW.

    JAPAN, JA. Taka, JA8COE is QRV as JA8COE/8 from Yagishiri Island,
    IOTA AS-147, until June 27. Activity is on various HF bands,
    including 6 meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8. QSL direct to home
    call.

    EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Special event station RG60ANT is QRV to
    celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty Signature
    that took place in 1961. QSL via operators' instructions.

    UKRAINE, UR. Special event station EN30UKR is active to celebrate
    the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence. QSL via UT4ULP.

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

    INDONESIA, YB. Operators YB9BHJ, YB9BUD, YB9ELS, YF9DSW, YB9DE and
    WQ2M are QRV as 7D9BA from Lembongan Island, IOTA OC-022, until June
    27. Activity is on 80, 20, 17, 15 and 10 meters using CW, SSB,
    RTTY, FT8 and FT4. QSL via EA7FTR.

    ST. HELENA ISLAND, ZD7. Gerry, G3WIP is QRV as ZD7GB until
    September 30 while working here. Activity is in his spare time.
    QSL to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL Field Day, QRP 20-Meter CW Fox
    Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test,
    UFT QRP CW Contest, Ukrainian DX DIGI Contest and His Majesty King
    of Spain SSB Contest are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The RSGB FT4 Contest Series, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test and QCX CW
    Challenge are scheduled for June 28.

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint, QCX CW Challenge and Worldwide Sideband
    Activity Contest are scheduled for June 29.

    The CWops Mini-CWT Test and Phone Fray are scheduled for June 30.

    Please see June QST, page 72, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Jul 1 18:26:24 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD026
    ARLD026 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD026
    ARLD026 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please see July QST, page 73, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Jul 8 17:33:42 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD027
    ARLD027 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD027
    ARLD027 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The IARU HF World Championship, K1USN
    Slow Speed Test, SKCC Weekend Sprintathon and QRP ARCI Summer
    Homebrew Sprint are on tap for this weekend. The 4 States QRP Group
    Second Sunday Sprint is on July 12.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Jul 15 17:45:24 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD028
    ARLD028 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD028
    ARLD028 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please see July QST, page 73, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest
    websites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Aug 5 17:34:42 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD031
    ARLD031 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD031
    ARLD031 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The RTTYOPS Weeksprint is scheduled for August 10.

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

    Please see August QST, page 71, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest
    websites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Aug 12 16:58:06 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD032
    ARLD032 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD032
    ARLD032 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The WAE DX Contest, CW, QRP ARCI
    European Sprint, SARL Youth Sprint, Kentucky State Parks on the Air, Maryland-DC QSO Party, 50 MHz Fall Sprint, SARL HF Digital Contest,
    NJQRP Skeeter Hunt, FISTS Sunday Sprint and the Run for the Bacon
    QRP Contest are all on tap for this weekend. Please see August QST,
    page 71 and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest websites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Aug 19 17:41:48 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD033
    ARLD033 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD033
    ARLD033 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please see August QST, page 71, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest
    websites for details
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Aug 26 18:26:38 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD034
    ARLD034 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD034
    ARLD034 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Hawaii QSO Party, ALARA Contest,
    W/VE Islands QSO Party, YO DX HF Contest, World Wide Digi DX
    Contest, Kansas QSO Party, Ohio QSO Party and the SARL HF CW Contest
    are all on tap for this weekend. Please see August QST, page 71 and
    the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Sep 9 17:50:46 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD036
    ARLD036 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD036
    ARLD036 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please see September QST, page 94, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Sep 16 18:17:30 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD037
    ARLD037 DX news

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

    SB DX ARL ARLD037
    ARLD037 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please see September QST, page 94, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
    web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Sep 23 17:49:26 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Sep 30 17:55:34 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Oct 7 17:37:10 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Oct 21 17:58:20 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Oct 28 17:20:40 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Nov 4 17:58:42 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Nov 18 17:47:10 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Dec 2 18:08:06 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Dec 9 17:54:24 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Dec 16 17:45:50 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Dec 23 17:40:58 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Dec 30 17:59:26 2021

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD052
    ARLD052 DX news

    ZCZC AE52
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 52 ARLD052
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT December 30, 2021
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD052
    ARLD052 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    HK4D, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
    Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
    Thanks to all.

    SENEGAL, 6W. Jacques, F6HMJ will be active as 6W7/F6HMJ until
    February 22. Activity will be mostly CW with some SSB on 40 to 10
    meters. QSL via home call.

    GREENLAND, OX. Nils, SM3UQK is QRV as OX/SE3A until January 4. QSL
    via SM3UQK, direct or via the Bureau.

    TANZANIA, 5H. Mike, 5H3EE is QRV from Dar es Salaam. His length of
    stay is unknown. He was recently heard on 12 meter FT8 at various
    times. QSL via ClubLog.

    COLOMBIA, HK. Special event call sign 5K6RM will be used by members
    of the HK6RM club from January 2 to 10. Activity will be on 80
    through 2 meters using SSB, CW, FT8, FT4 and Satellites.

    ANTARCTICA. Oleg, UA1PBA is QRV as RI60ANT, until December 31. He
    will continue after that but switch to the ZS7ANF call sign. QSL
    via RZ3EC for RI60ANT and via ZS1ANF or RK1PWA for ZS7ANF. Also,
    Karsten, DM2KX is scheduled to arrive at the Neumayer III base
    December 27. He will use the base club call sign DP0GVN. He plans
    to put up a satellite antenna to work QO-100.

    GEORGIA, 4L. Ilya, 4L9M plans an operation over the next two months
    including the CQWW 160 CW and the CQWW 160 SSB contests. QSL via
    R3XA.

    ALASKA, KL7. Fred, KB4DMQ is QRV from Shemya Island, signing KL7FBI
    until January 24. Look for him on 40 meter FT8. QSL via home call.

    ASIATIC RUSSIA, UA0. Eugene, RA0FF will use special call R075F from
    January 1 to February 28, in honor of the 75 years of the Sakhalin
    Region.

    SURINAME, PZ. Fox, PD0FPX is operating in his free time as PZ5JT
    mostly on 20 meters, but also on 17, 15 and 10 meters.

    ST. MARTIN, FS. David, F8AAN will be active as FS/F8AAN from
    January 1 to 20. Activity will be holiday style on 40 to 10 meters
    using CW only. QSL via his home call, direct, LoTW, ClubLog and
    eQSL.

    ARUBA, P4. John, W2GD will be QRV for the ARRL DX CW Contest,
    February 19 and 20, 2022. He will be operating as P44W in the SOAB
    category. QSL direct to N2MM or via LoTW.

    DOMINICA, J7. Walter, J79WTA will be QRV for the next four to six
    months. He operates in his spare time, mostly evenings, using SSB,
    and digital modes. QSL via the bureau, direct or LoTW.

    BRAZIL, PY. Special event operation PX522BR marks 522 years since
    the discovery of Brazil by European explorers. Pedro Alvares Cabral
    arrived there on April 22, 1500. QSL via LoTW. Also, special call
    sign PX2022BR commemorates 200 years of Brazil's independence. QSL
    via LoTW.

    MALDIVES, 8Q. Tom, OE1TRI will be QRV as 8Q7TR, operating holiday
    style from December 28 to January 3 on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters
    using SSB and FT8. QSL via OE1TRI, no Club Log, no LoTW.

    ST. VINCENT, J8. Brian, GW4DVB will be QRV from February 24 to
    March 8, as J88PI from Palm Island, IOTA NA-025. Activity will be
    holiday style on 40, 20, 17, 15, 10 and 6 meters using CW, SSB, SSTV
    and FT8. QSL via GW4DVB, direct only.

    ENGLAND, G. GB100BBC celebrates 100 years of the BBC. QSL via the
    bureau, LoTW or eQSL, no direct cards.

    SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. Tom, AA9A will be active February 26 to March
    26, signing PJ7AA. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW,
    SSB, FT8 F/H and FT4. QSL via AA9A.

    KENYA, 5Z. Ferdy, HB9DSP will be active as 5Z4/HB9DSP from January
    12 to 27, pending the current COVID situation. Activity will be on
    20, 15 and 10 meters using mainly SSB with some FT8. QSL via home
    call, direct, via the bureau or LoTW.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. Straight Key Night, a day dedicated to
    celebrating our CW heritage, is on January 1. Please see December
    QST, page 75, for details.

    The AGB New Year Snowball Contest, SARTG New Year RTTY Contest, QRP
    ARCI New Years Sprint, PODXS 070 Club PSKFest, WW PMC Contest,
    Original QRP Contest, ARRL Kids Day, ARRL RTTY Roundup, EUCW
    160-Meter Contest are on tap for this weekend. Please see January
    QST, page 76, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Jan 6 17:54:40 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD001
    ARLD001 DX news

    ZCZC AE01
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 1 ARLD001
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 6, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD001
    ARLD001 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    HK4D, W2APF, 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, 3X2021 is QRV from Conakry. Activity is
    on the HF bands. He has been QRV on 20 meters using SSB around
    2100z. QSL via Clublog.

    BARBADOS, 8P. Chris, WA7RAR is QRV as 8P9CB from St. Phillip.
    Activity is in his spare time on 30 to 10 meters using CW and SSB.
    QSL to home call.

    FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special event station DM60CSJ is
    QRV until July 31 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Club Station
    Jesewitz. QSL via bureau.

    KYRGYZSTAN, EX. Andrea, HB9DUR is QRV as EX0DX as Bishkek until
    January 10. QSL to home call.

    SWITZERLAND, HB. Members of USKA Schaffhausen are QRV with special
    event station HB50SH during 2022 to celebrate the club's 50th
    anniversary. QSL via LoTW.

    COLOMBIA, HK. Special event station 5K6RM is QRV until January 10
    during the annual Manizales Fair. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters
    using CW, SSB, and various digital modes. QSL via bureau.

    THAILAND, HS. Look for E20AX/p to be QRV from Samet Island, IOTA
    AS-107, from January 8 to 10. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters
    using CW, SSB, and FT8 with two to three stations active
    simultaneously. They may try to be active on 80 meters. QSL via
    E21EIC.

    NORWAY, LA. Special event station LA100B is QRV during 2022 to
    celebrate NRRL's Bergensgruppen 100th anniversary. QSL via LoTW
    only.

    BRAZIL, PY. Look for ZY6A to be QRV from Friars Island, IOTA
    SA-023, from January 13 to 16. Activity will be on the HF bands.
    QSL via QRZ.com.

    GREECE, SV. Special event call SX1CAF commemorates the first flight
    over Greece 110 years ago. QSL via eQSL only.

    NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. Rob, VK2FBBB is QRV as VK2FBBB/VK9 until
    January 16. Activity is on 80, 40, 15, and 10 meters using SSB,
    generally in the 0500 to 0900z time frame. QSL to home call.

    MONTSERRAT, VP2M. Thaire, W2APF will be QRV as VP2MDX from January
    9 to February 18. Activity will be holiday style on 80 to 6 meters
    using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

    INDIA, VU. Members of the West Bengal Radio Club will be QRV with
    special call sign AU1GSI from Sagar Island, IOTA AS-153, from January
    9 to 16 to draw attention to the annual holy dip ritual Ganga Sagar
    Mela 2022. Activity will be on 40, 20, and 15 meters. QSL via
    operators' instructions.

    MEXICO, XE. In celebration of the 90th anniversary of the FMRE,
    look for a number of stations to be using the 4A90 prefix until the
    end of March 2022. QSL via operators' instructions.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL RTTY Roundup, CW QRS Xmas
    Activity, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint,
    K1USN Slow Speed Test, PODXS 070 Club PSKFest, YB DX Contest, Old
    New Year Contest, SKCC Weekend Sprintathon, RSGB AFS CW Contest,
    EUCW 160-Meter CW Contest, NRAU-Baltic Contest and DARC 10-Meter
    Contest are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

    The K1USN Slow Speed Test, 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint,
    OK1WC CW Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS
    Weeksprint, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Fray, CWops Mini-CWT CW
    Test and VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest are all scheduled for January
    10 to 12.

    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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Jan 13 17:51:24 2022

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD002
    ARLD002 DX news

    ZCZC AE02
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 2 ARLD002
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT January 13, 2022
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD002
    ARLD002 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    LU5AG, VE7KW, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL,
    Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
    sites. Thanks to all.

    MAURITIUS, 3B8. Ray, F5UKV will be QRV as 3B8HH beginning around
    January 20. Activity will be on 80 to 2 meters, and possibly 160
    meters, using CW and some SSB. Once his station is completely
    installed, he will also use PSK and RTTY. QSL via bureau.

    KENYA, 5Z. Barring any COVID-19 restrictions, Ferdy, HB9DSP is QRV
    as 5Z4/HB9DSP from Malindi until January 27. Activity is on 20, 15,
    and 10 meters using SSB and some FT8. QSL via LoTW.

    CHINA, BY. Che, BG2CNO, Cheng, BD3QC and Ju, BI4MPY are QRV as
    B4/BG2CNO from Lingshan Island, IOTA AS-150, until January 15.
    Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via BI4MPY.

    GUADELOUPE, FG. Operators Pascal, F1MNQ, Pierre, F1TCV, Michel,
    F5LRL, Didier, F6BCW and Keith, VE7KW will be QRV as TO6S from Les
    Saintes, IOTA NA-114, from January 20 to February 1. Activity will
    be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8 and FT4 with two
    stations active. QSL via F6KJS.

    SCOTLAND, GM. Special event station GB2KW is active near Inverness
    until January 28 using vintage equipment. QSL via LoTW.

    ALASKA, KL7. Fred, KB4DMQ is QRV as KL7FBI from Shemya Island, IOTA
    NA-037, until January 24. Activity is on 40 meters using FT8. QSL
    to home call.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Members of AMSAT Argentina will be QRV as LU7AA from
    January 15 to 23 to commemorate the launch of Satellite LUSAT,
    LO-19, 32 years ago. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW,
    SSB, and FT8. QSL direct.

    BRAZIL, PY. Special call sign ZY6A is QRV from Ilha dos Frades, IOTA
    SA-023, until January 16. Activity is on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters
    using CW and SSB. QSL direct to PY6TV.

    SEYCHELLES, S7. Beverly, S79BMK is a new operator and QRV from Mahe
    Island, IOTA AF-024. She is active on the HF bands.

    SWEDEN, SM. Members of the Skoevde Amateur Radio Club are QRV with
    special call SK50EI during 2022 to celebrate the club's 50th
    anniversary. QSL via bureau.

    TURKEY, TA. Members of the Turkish Amateur Radio Association are
    QRV with special call sign TC60TRAC during all of 2022 to celebrate
    the club's 60th anniversary. QSL via the bureau.

    MEXICO, XE. Zalo, XE3N is QRV as 6F6F during all of 2022 to
    celebrate the 120th anniversary of Playa del Carmen City, Quintana
    Roo. QSL via EA5GL.

    VIET NAM, XV. Eddy, XV1X has been QRV on 40 meters using FT8
    beginning around 1100z. QSL via QRZ.com.

    INDONESIA, YB. Agus, YB1TDL/4 and Budi, YC1RQZ/4 will be QRV from
    Rakata Island, IOTA OC-262, from January 15 to 20. They will be
    active on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL direct
    to HA3JB.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL January VHF Contest, North
    American CW QSO Party, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt,
    NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed Test, Malaysia DX Contest,
    Hungarian DX Contest, PRO Digi Contest, UBA PSK63 Prefix Contest,
    WAB 1.8 MHz Phone, Feld Hell Sprint and the RSGB AFS Data Contest
    are all on tap for this weekend.

    The Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest, K1USN Slow Speed Test, OK1WC
    Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint,
    QRP 40 Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Fray, CWops Mini-CWT Test, VHF-UHF
    FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 CW, Mini-Test 80 CW and CWops
    Mini-CWT Test are all scheduled for January 17 to 19.

    Please see January QST, page 76, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Jan 20 17:29:38 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Jan 27 17:16:32 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Feb 3 17:29:28 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Feb 10 18:13:18 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Jun 15 17:05:52 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD024
    ARLD024 DX news

    ZCZC AE24
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 24 ARLD024
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 15, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD024
    ARLD024 DX news

    This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
    JG7PSJ, LU4AAO, The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from
    QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to
    all.

    GEORGIA, 4L. Rene, DL2JRM is QRV as 4L/DL2JRM until June 19. This
    includes being an entry in the All Asian DX CW contest. QSL to home
    call.

    MALAWI, 7Q. Jerry, W1IE and Bill, K4CD will be QRV as 7Q7WW from
    June 21 to July 3. Activity will be in their spare time on the HF
    bands and 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 in DXpedition mode.
    QSL via operators' instructions.

    EASTER ISLAND, CE0. Operators XQ3PCN, CA3YMR and CE3KEY are QRV as
    CE0Y/XQ3PCN until June 18. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB
    and FT8. QSL via operators' instructions.

    PHILIPPINES, DU. Yevgeniy, UN2G is QRV as DU3/UN2G from Villa
    Rosenda, Talugtug until June 23. Activity is on the HF bands, and 5
    meters, using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    NORTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Warwick, E51WL has been QRV on 12 meters
    using FT8 around 0700 to 1100z, and on FT4 between 2100 to 2200z.
    QSL to home call.

    ETHIOPIA, ET. Robert, W9XY and Ken, K4ZW will be QRV as ET3AA from
    June 19 to 23. Activity will be on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB,
    and FT8. QSL via N2OO.

    MARIANA ISLANDS, KH0. Harry, JG7PSJ will be QRV as WH0RU from
    Saipan, IOTA OC-086, from June 21 to 27. Activity will be on 40 to
    10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    ARGENTINA, LU. Members of the Radio Club QRM Belgrano will be QRV
    as LU4AAO and other calls from June 17 to 25 to commemorate National
    Flag Day. Activity will be on the HF and V/UHF bands using CW, SSB,
    SSTV, and FT8. QSL via LU4AAO.

    PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. Gio, ZL3SSB is QRV as P29VBR from Port
    Moresby until June 21. Activity is in his spare time on the HF
    bands. QSL direct to home call.

    SUDAN, ST. Sudan Amateur Radio Union ST0HQ has been QRV on 20
    meters using SSB between 0050 and 0200z. QSL via ST2M.

    PALAU, T8. Nobu, JA0JHQ is QRV as T88PB from Koror, IOTA OC-009,
    until June 19. Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB, and FT8.
    QSL via LoTW.

    DUCIE ISLAND, VP6. A group of operators are QRV as VP6A until June
    24. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, with five stations active,
    using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via HA7RY.

    FALKLAND ISLANDS, VP8. Station VP8GGM will be QRV on June 17 and 18
    from the historic harbor at Port Stanley, IOTA SA-002, and from the
    war museum Goose Green during International Museum Weekend. QSL
    direct to VP8ADR.

    LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS, VU7. Yuris, YL2GM is QRV as VU7W from Minicoy
    Island, IOTA AS-106, until June 18. Activity is on the HF bands and
    6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

    MACAO, XX9. Leong, XX9ET has been QRV on 20 meters using FT8 around
    1400z. QSL via LoTW.

    MYANMAR, XZ. Akio, JE2QIZ is QRV as XZ2B from Yangon until the end
    of September. Activity is on 15, 12, 10, and 6 meters using CW.
    QSL via JH3SIF.

    VANUATU, YJ. Chris, VK2YUS, will be QRV as YJ0CA from Efate Island,
    IOTA OC-035, from June 17 to 28. Activity will be on 40 to 10
    meters using SSB. QSL direct to home call.

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL Kids Day, All Asian DX CW Contest, International QRP Day, NCCC FT4 Sprint, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW
    Sprint, SARL Youth 40-Meter SSB QSO Party, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test,
    SMIRK CW Contest, Pajajaran Bogor DX SSB Contest, IARU Region 1 50
    MHz Contest, Stew Perry Topband CW Challenge, West Virginia QSO
    Party, Feld Hell Sprint and the WAB 50 MHz Phone will certainly keep
    contesters busy this upcoming weekend.

    Please see June QST, page 69, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Jun 22 19:05:20 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD025
    ARLD025 DX news

    ZCZC AE25
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 25 ARLD025
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 22, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD025
    ARLD025 DX news

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

    EQUATORIAL GUINEA, 3C. Ersoy, TA2OM is QRV as 3C3CA from Bioco
    Island, IOTA AF-010, for another two months. QSL via LoTW.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    DUCIE ISLAND, VP6. A group of operators are QRV as VP6A until June
    24. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters, with five stations active,
    using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via HA7RY.

    MYANMAR, XZ. Akio, JE2QIZ is QRV as XZ2B from Yangon until the end
    of September. Activity is on 15, 12, 10, and 6 meters using CW.
    QSL via JH3SIF.

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

    QCX CW Challenge, ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, RSGB
    FT4 Contest, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, SKCC CW Sprint,
    Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT, CWops Test, Mini-Test 40 and the
    Mini-Test 80 are on tap for June 26 to 28.

    Please see June QST, page 69, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Jun 29 18:01:40 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD026
    ARLD026 DX news

    ZCZC AE26
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 26 ARLD026
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT June 29, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD026
    ARLD026 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    MYANMAR, XZ. Akio, JE2QIZ is QRV as XZ2B from Yangon until the end
    of September. Activity is on 15, 12, 10, and 6 meters using CW.
    QSL via JH3SIF.

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

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

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

    Please see July QST, page 78, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 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 (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Jul 13 17:56:58 2023

    SB DX @ ARL $ARLD028
    ARLD028 DX news

    ZCZC AE28
    QST de W1AW
    DX Bulletin 28 ARLD028
    From ARRL Headquarters
    Newington CT July 13, 2023
    To all radio amateurs

    SB DX ARL ARLD028
    ARLD028 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    MYANMAR, XZ. Akio, JE2QIZ is QRV as XZ2B from Yangon until the end
    of September. Activity is on 15, 12, 10, and 6 meters using CW.
    QSL via JH3SIF.

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

    THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The North American RTTY QSO Party, CQ
    Worldwide VHF Contest, QRP 20-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC FT4 Sprint,
    NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, Russian
    Radio Team Championship, Trans-Tasman Low-Bands Challenge, Feld Hell
    Sprint, IARU Region 1 70 MHz Contest, RSGB International Low Power
    CW Contest and the Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest are all on tap
    for this upcoming weekend.

    The ICWC Medium Speed CW Test, OK1WC CW Memorial, RSGB FT4 Contest,
    Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, Phone Weekly Test, A1Club AWT,
    CWops Test, VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test CW 40 and the
    Mini-Test CW 80 are scheduled for July 17 to 19.

    Please see July QST, page 78, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
    sites for details.
    NNNN
    /EX
    --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32
    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)
  • From Daryl Stout@954:895/7 to All on Thu Jul 20 17:32:18 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
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    * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7)