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QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 21 ARLD021
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT May 23, 2019
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD021
ARLD021 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. Jun, JH4RHF will be QRV as 4L9S from Tbilisi from May
25 to June 2. Activity will be on the HF bands using only CW. QSL
via OE1ZKC.

ISRAEL, 4X. Zvi, 4X6OM plans to be QRV as 4X7R in the CQ World Wide
WPX CW contest as an All Band entry. QSL to home call.

KENYA, 5Z. Nick, LZ4NM plans to be QRV as 5Z4/LZ4NM in the CQ World
Wide WPX CW contest. QSL via operator’s instructions.

KUWAIT, 9K. Hamad, 9K2HN will be QRV in the CQ World WPX CW contest
as an All Band entry. QSL to home call.

EAST MALAYSIA, 9M6. Saty, JE1JKL is QRV as 9M6NA from Labuan
Island, IOTA OC-133, until May 28. Activity is focused on 6 meters
using FT8 in DXpedition mode. This includes being an entry in the
CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

CHINA, BY. Members of Club Station Jiangyin ARES will be QRV as B4T
in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL via BA4TB.

MOROCCO, CN. A large group of operators will be QRV as CN3A as a
Multi/Multi entry in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL via
IK2OHG.

ERITREA, E3. A large group of operators will be QRV as E31A from
May 23 to June 3 while there in support of humanitarian activities.
Activity will be in their spare time on 160 to 6 meters using CW,
SSB and FT8. QSL via JH1AJT.

FRANCE, F. Special event station TM19ATHF is QRV until May 27
during the Tour des Hauts-de-France 2019 bicycle race. QSL via
F4HXC.

GUADELOUPE, FG. Didier, F6BCW is QRV as FG/F6BCW from Archipel des
Saintes, IOTA NA-114, until May 26. Activity is on 20 meters using
CW. QSL to home call.

ALAND ISLANDS, OH0. A group of operators are QRV as OG0C from Kokar
until May 28. Activity is on 160 to 2 meters using CW, SSB, MSK144,
FT8, and FT4. This includes being an entry in the CQ World Wide WPX
CW contest. QSL via OH5CW.

DENMARK, OZ. Henning, OZ2I will be QRV as 5Q6EE from Fyn, IOTA
EU-172, in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL to home call.

NETHERLANDS, PA. Special event station PA100IAU will be QRV from
May 25 to June 16 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the
International Astronomical Union. QSL via PA1UN.

SEYCHELLES, S7. Laci, HA7JTR is QRV as S79HA from Praslin Island,
IOTA AF-024, until May 29. Activity is holiday style on 160 to 17
meters, with a focus on the low bands, using mainly CW and some SSB.
QSL to home call.

DODECANESE, SV5. Wolf, DL3DRN will be QRV as SV5/DL3DRN from
Rhodos, IOTA EU-001, from May 25 to June 14. Activity will be on
the HF bands using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL to home call.

BELIZE, V3. Josep, EA3AKY is QRV as V31AK until May 28. Activity
is mainly on 6 meters using FT8. This includes being an entry in
the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL via LoTW.

INDONESIA, YB. Yohanes, YB2DX will be QRV as a Single Op/Single
Band on 80 meters entry in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL
direct to home call.

KOSOVO, Z6. Look for members of the Kosovo Friendship Consortium to
be QRV as Z66X from Pristina in the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest.
When not active in the contest, they will be working with young hams
in preparation of YOTA 2019. QSL via OH2BH.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ World Wide WPX CW Contest, NCCC
RTTY Sprint and NCCC CW Sprint are all on tap for this weekend.

The QCX CW Challenge is scheduled for May 27.

The CWops Mini-CWT Test and Phone Fray are scheduled for May 29.

The Canadian National Parks on the Air, CNPOTA, operating event runs
for the entire year of 2019, with special stations active from
Canada’s parks and historic sites.

Please see May 2019 QST, page 84, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
Web Sites for details.
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ARLD020 DX news

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QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 20 ARLD020
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT May 16, 2019
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD020
ARLD020 DX news

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
HA0HW, M0GAE, 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.

CUBA, CO. Members of the Grupo Especial de Expediciones y Concursos
are QRV as T43A until May 20 to celebrate the club’s first
anniversary. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8.
QSL via LoTW.

LIBERIA, EL. Dickson, EL2DT has been QRV on 20 meters using CW
around 1830z. QSL via EL2FM.

WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS, FW. Nobby, G0VJG is QRV as FW5JG from
Wallis Island, IOTA OC-054, until May 22. Activity is on 40 to 10
meters using SSB and FT8. This includes the possibility of a short
side trip to Futuna Island, IOTA OC-118. QSL via M0OXO.

REUNION ISLAND, FR. Thomas, F4HPX is QRV as FR/F4HPX from Saint
Denis until June 5. Activity is holiday style on 40, 20 and 15
meters using SSB, FT8 and some CW. QSL to home call.

ENGLAND, G. Members of the Tynemouth Amateur Radio Club are QRV as
GS0NWM from Mull until May 24. Activity is on the HF bands using
CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8 in DXpedition mode, with up to four stations
active. This includes Satellite activity as well. QSL via M0URX.

JERSEY, GJ. Operators ON5HC, ON7PQ, ON4KZ, ON5DZ and ON8AZ plan to
be QRV as MJ/OQ7A/p from the Minkies Islands, IOTA EU-099, from May
25 to 31. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and
various digital modes. QSL via ON8AZ.

ALASKA, KL. Henry, NL0H is QRV as NL0H/p from St. Lawrence Island,
IOTA NA-040, until May 19. Activity is on 30 and 20 meters using
SSB and FT8. QSL via operator’s instructions.

NORWAY, LA. Waldi, SP7IDX is QRV as LA/SP7IDX from Store Molla,
Lofoten Islands, IOTA EU-076, until May 29. Activity is on 40 to 10
meters using SSB and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

ARUBA, P4. Operators Ben, DL6RAI, Martin, DL5RMH and Philipp, DK6SP
will be QRV as P4/DL6RAI, P4/DL5RMH and P4/DK6SP, respectively, from
May 18 to 29. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and
possibly various digital modes. QSL via operators’ instructions.

GREECE, SV. Laci, HA0HW will be QRV as SW8WW from Thassos Island,
IOTA EU-174, from May 23 to June 5. Activity will be on 40 to 6
meters using mainly CW, with some SSB, RTTY and PSK. This includes
an entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. QSL to home
call.

PALAU, T8. Operators JM1LRA, JI6IHG and JA7WFT are QRV as T88TA,
T88IH and T88FT, respectively, from Koror Island, IOTA OC-009, until
May 24. Activity is on the HF bands and 6 meters using CW, SSB and
various digital modes. QSL to home calls.

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Operators K2SX, K4BAI, K4QPL and
KK4R will be QRV as VP5/homecalls from Harbour Rock Villa on
Providenciales Island, IOTA NA-002, from May 21 to 28. Activity
will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and various digital modes.
QSL direct to home calls.

CAMBODIA, XU. Franco, IU0CRW is QRV as XU7AKP while working in Siem
Reap. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via
IW3SNW.

ROMANIA, YO. Members of the YO6KNE radio club are QRV with special
event callsign YR19PFS until June 15 to commemorate the visit to
Romania of Pope Francis. QSL via LoTW.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC Sprint, UN DX
Contest, NZART 80-Meter CW Sangster Shield Contest, Portuguese Navy
Day Contest, His Majesty King of Spain CW Contest, EU PSK DX
Contest, Aegean RTTY Contest, Feld Hell Sprint and the Baltic
80-Meter Contest are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

The Run for the Bacon QRP Contest is scheduled for May 20.

The CWops Mini-CWT Test, RSGB Club 80-Meter Data Championship, SKCC
CW Sprint and Phone Fray are scheduled for May 22.

The Canadian National Parks on the Air, CNPOTA, operating event runs
for the entire year of 2019, with special stations active from
Canada’s parks and historic sites.

Please see May 2019 QST, page 84, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
Web Sites for details.
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ARLD019 DX news

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QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 19 ARLD019
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT May 9, 2019
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD019
ARLD019 DX news

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

FIJI, 3D2. Oleh, KD7WPJ will be QRV as 3D2/KD7WPJ from Viti Levu
Island, IOTA OC-016, from May 11 to 16. Activity will be on 40 to
12 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

MONTENEGRO, 4O. Oskar, LB9N is QRV as 4O/LB9N from Igalo until May
11. QSL to home call.

BOLIVIA, CP. Lance, W7GJ is QRV as CP1GJ from Copacabana until May
16. This is a 6 meter EME operation using SSB or FT8. He monitors
50183 kHz. QSL direct to home call.

KYRGYZSTAN, EX. Special event station EX26Y is QRV from Cholpon-Ata
and then Bishkek until May 15 to celebrate the founding of
Kyrgyzstan’s national amateur radio society 26 years ago. Activity
is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and various digital modes. QSL
direct to EX7DI.

ENGLAND, G. Members of the Cray Valley Radio Society will be QRV as
GB6MW from Meopham Windmill during Mills On The Air. QSL via LoTW.

JERSEY, GJ. Operators Marc, PD7YY, Marcel, PG8M and Lars, PH0NO are
QRV as MJ/PG8M/p and MJ/PH0NO/p until May 12. This is a World Wide
Flora and Fauna expedition activating various nature reserves on the
island. Activity is on 80 to 2 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via
operators’ instructions.

ST. LUCIA, J6. Bill, K9HZ is QRV as J68HZ from Soufriere until May
13. Activity is on 160 to 2 meters using CW, AM, SSB and RTTY. QSL
direct to home call.

JAPAN, JA. Kenji, JA4GXS will be QRV as JA4GXS/1 from Hachijo-jima,
IOTA AS-043, from May 11 to 13. Activity will be on 40, 30 and 20
meters using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL to home call.

ALASKA, KL. Mike, K9AJ and Bruce, KD6WW are QRV as K7Y from
Khantaak Island, IOTA NA-250, until May 13. Activity is on 40, 30,
20 and 17 meters using CW, with some SSB and FT8, with two stations
active. This is the first activation of IOTA NA-250. QSL via K9AJ.

LITHUANIA, LY. Special event station LY15EU is active until May 26
to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Lithuania’s membership in the
European Union. QSL via LY2QT.

SLOVAK REPUBLIC, OM. Special event stations OM2019IIHF and OM83IHWC
are QRV until May 31 during the 83rd Ice Hockey World Championship
being held in Slovakia. QSL via OM2FY.

NETHERLANDS, PA. Mark, PD0ME, Frank, PD5JFK and Bernard, PB7Z are
QRV as PB19MILL until May 13 from the De Eendracht Windmill in
Gieterveen during Mills On The Air. Activity is with three stations
on the HF bands, as well as 6 and 2 meters, and 70 centimeters. QSL
via bureau.

GREECE, SV. Jacques, F6HMJ will be QRV as SV8/F6HMJ from Ios
Island, IOTA EU-067, from May 14 to 28. Activity will be holiday
style on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

CORSICA, TK. Martin, DB4BJ is QRV as TK/DB4BJ until May 17.
Activity is on 60 to 20 meters using mostly FT8. QSL to home call.

VIET NAM, XV. Tom, DL7BO will be QRV as XV9BO from Mui Ne from May
13 to 19. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY
and FT8. QSL to home call.

INDONESIA, YB. Special event station 8G248G will be QRV on May 11
and 12 to celebrate the 248th anniversary of Gianyar City. Activity
will be on 80 and 40 meters. QSL via operators’ instructions.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ-M International DX Contest, NCCC
RTTY Sprint, Mills on the Air, NCCC CW Sprint, VOLTA World Wide RTTY
Contest, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, Arkansas QSO Party, FISTS
Spring Unlimited Sprint, 50 MHz Spring Sprint and the WAB 7 MHz
Phone/CW are all on tap for this weekend.

The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint and RSGB 80-Meter Club
SSB Championship are scheduled for May 13.

The CWops Mini-CWT Test and Phone Fray are scheduled for May 15.

The Canadian National Parks on the Air, CNPOTA, operating event runs
for the entire year of 2019, with special stations active from
Canada’s parks and historic sites.

Please see May 2019 QST, page 84, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
Web Sites for details.
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ARLD018 DX news

ZCZC AE18
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 18 ARLD018
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT May 2, 2019
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD018
ARLD018 DX news

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

FIJI, 3D2. Nobby, G0VJG is QRV as 3D2AS until May 5, and then again
from May 20 to 22. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8
in DXpedition mode. QSL via M0OXO.

MALDIVES, 8Q. Nobu, JA0JHQ and Ted, JA7XBG plan to be QRV as 8Q7NH
and 8Q7XB, respectively, from Embudu Island, IOTA AS-013, from May 7
to 10. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW and FT8. QSL
direct to home calls.

CROATIA, 9A. Jan, PA4JJ is QRV as 9A/PA4JJ until June 5. Activity
is holiday style on 40 to 10 meters using mainly FT8. QSL to home
call.

GHANA, 9G. Emil, ZS6EGB is QRV as 9G5ZS until February 2020.
Activity is on the HF bands using FT8. QSL via LoTW.

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DL. Members of radio club Bad Doberan
are QRV with special call sign DM460DA until the end of October to
celebrate the club’s 60th anniversary. QSL via DL9GFB.

PHILIPPINES, DU. Audie, DU1ZDR and Gazelle, DU1ZDQ will be QRV as
DZ1A from Siargao Island, IOTA OC-235, on May 4 and 5. Activity
will be on 40 and 20 meters. QSL via operators’ instructions.

SPAIN, EA. Members of the Radio Club de las Fuerzas Armadas
Espanolas will be QRV with special call sign EG1FAS from May 4 to
June 2 to commemorate Spain’s armed forces. QSL via EA1ADP.

WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS, FW. Nobby, G0VJG will be QRV as FW/G0VJG
from Wallis Island, IOTA OC-054, from May 6 to 20. Activity will be
on 60 to 6 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL via M0OXO.

HAITI, HH. Dale, N3BNA and Mark, K3MSB will be QRV as HH6/home
calls from May 4 to 11. Activity will be in their spare time on 160
and 60 meters. QSL HH6/N3BNA via KA2AEV, and HH6/K3MSB to home
call.

THAILAND, HS. Special event station HS10KING is QRV until July 31
to commemorate the Coronation of King Vajiralongkorn
Bodindradebayavarangkun, King Rama X. Activity is on all bands and
possibly satellites. QSL via operators’ instructions.

DOMINICA, J7. Operators Thomas, SM0CXU and Tore, SM0DZB will be QRV
as J79U and J79TA, respectively, from May 7 to 15. QSL via M0OXO.

ST. VINCENT, J8. Brian, GW4DVB will be QRV as J88PI from Palm
Island from May 7 to 14. Activity will be on 40 to 6 meters using
SSB, SSTV and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

ARGENTINA, LU. Horacio, LU5BE and Enrique, LU8EFF are QRV as home
calls/T until May 5 from Susques and Purmamarca. Activity is on 80
to 6 meters using CW, SSB, PSK31, HELL, JT65 and FT8. QSL via
operators’ instructions.

BULGARIA, LZ. Members of the Bulgarian Radio Club Blagovestnik are
QRV with special call LZ497OM during May to honor Orthodox saints.
QSL via bureau.

PERU, OA. Michael, AC0PR plans to be QRV as OA3/AC0PR from Chimbote
from May 5 to 14. Activity will be in his spare time 40 to 15
meters using only CW and QRP power. QSL direct to home call.

MARKET REEF, OJ0. Pasi, OH3WS plans to be QRV as OJ0W from May 4 to
11. Activity will be in his spare time on 60 and 30 meters. QSL to
home call.

SLOVAK REPUBLIC, OM. Special event stations OM83IHWC and OM2019IIHF
are QRV during May to mark the 83rd Men’s World Ice Hockey
Championships. Activity is on the HF and VHF bands. QSL via OM2FY.

EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. A number of stations are using the RP74 prefix
until May 9 to commemorate the 74th year since the end of World War
II.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. New England QSO Party, 10-10
International Spring CW Contest, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
Araucaria World Wide VHF Contest, SBMS 2.3 GHz and Up Contest and
Club Challenge, Microwave Spring Sprint, ARI International DX
Contest, 7th Call Area QSO Party, Indiana QSO Party, Delaware QSO
Party, FISTS Spring Slow Speed CW Sprint and MIE 33 Contest are all
on tap for this upcoming weekend.

The ARS Spartan CW Sprint is scheduled for May 7.

The CWops Mini-CWT Test and Phone Fray are scheduled for May 8.

The Canadian National Parks on the Air, CNPOTA, operating event runs
for the entire year of 2019, with special stations active from
Canada’s parks and historic sites.

Please see May 2019 QST, page 84, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
Web Sites for details.
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ARLD017 DX news

ZCZC AE17
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 17 ARLD017
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT April 25, 2019
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD017
ARLD017 DX news

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
WB6Z, The Daily DX, The OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest
Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
Thanks to all.

AZERBAIJAN, 4J. Alexander, 4J3DJ is QRV as special call 4JF1EU from
Baku until April 28 to mark the Formula 1 Grand Prix race of
Azerbaijan. QSL to home call.

LESOTHO, 7P. Chris, ZS1CDG is QRV as 7P8GOZ until April 28.
Activity is on the HF bands using SSB and FT8. QSL to home call.

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special event station DL19JDAY is
QRV until May 26 to commemorate Japan Day, a German/Japanese
festival being held in Duesseldorf. QSL via DK7TX.

CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Operator SP7VC will be QRV as EA8/SP7VC from
Lanzarote Island, IOTA AF-004, from April 27 to May 4. Activity
will be on 80 to 15 meters, and 6 meters, using SSB and FT8. QSL to
home call.

IRELAND, EI. Special event stations EI0MAR, EI0CAR, EI100YXQ, and
EI5IMD will be QRV on April 27 during International Marconi Day.
QSL via operators’ instructions.

FRENCH POLYNESIA, FO. Rich, KE1B and Anna, W6NN are QRV as FO/KE1B
from Moorea, IOTA OC-046, from April 27 to May 3. Activity is
mostly on 20 meters using FT8 with 10 watts. QSL direct to KE1B.

REUNION ISLAND, FR. A large group of operators will be QRV as TO19A
from April 27 to May 8. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW,
SSB and FT8, with a focus on the low bands. QSL via 9A2AA.

ISLE OF MAN, GD. Operators Shin, JR1NHD, Hiro, JF1OSL and Toru,
JH0CJH will be QRV as MD0IUX, MD0HWX, and MD0ITP, respectively, from
April 27 to May 1. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using CW,
SSB and various digital modes. QSL via LoTW.

JERSEY, GJ. A group of operators will be QRV as GJ6EFW from April
30 to May 5. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and various
digital modes. QSL via ON6EF.

JAPAN, JA. Special event station 8J1ITU will be QRV from Honshu
Island, IOTA AS-007, from May 1 to 31 to celebrate the anniversary
of the founding of the International Telecommunications Union. QSL
via bureau.

OGASAWARA, JD1. Harry, JG7PSJ will be QRV as JD1BMH from Chichijima
Island, IOTA AS-031, from April 28 to May 4. Activity will be on 40
to 10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL to home call.

MONGOLIA, JT. Andy, R9YU will be QRV as JT/R9YU from the Great
Lakes Basins of Mongolia from May 2 to 12 while here as a
communications specialist. Activity will be on 40, 20 and 15 meters
using SSB. QSL direct to home call.

AUSTRIA, OE. Special event station OE19M will be QRV on April 27
during International Marconi Day. QSL via OE1WHC.

MARKET REEF, OJ0. Pasi, OH3WS will be QRV as OJ0W from April 27 to
May 4. Activity will be on the HF bands in his spare time. QSL to
home call.

SWEDEN, SM. A group of operators will be QRV as SE6VING from Vinga
Island, IOTA EU-043, from May 3 to 5. Activity will be on the HF
bands. QSL direct.

SOMALIA, T5. Ali, EP3CQ is QRV as 6O1OO until May 15 while on work
assignment with the UN Department of Safety and Security in
Mogadishu. Activity is in his spare time on 80 to 10 meters using
SSB and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

VIET NAM, XV. Jun, JL8AQH plans to be QRV as XV9XX from Hue from
April 27 to May 4. Activity will be on 40, 30, 20 and 17 meters,
with a focus on 30 meters using CW. QSL direct to home call.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The 10-10 International Spring Digital
Contest, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, SP DX RTTY Contest,
Helvetia Contest, Florida QSO Party, BARTG Sprint 75 and QCX CW
Challenge are scheduled for this weekend.

The CWops Mini-CWT Test, AGCW QRP/QRP CW Party and Phone Fray are
scheduled for May 1.

The Canadian National Parks on the Air, CNPOTA, operating event runs
for the entire year of 2019, with special stations active from
Canada’s parks and historic sites.

Please see April 2019 QST, page 87, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
Web Sites for details.
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/EX

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ARLD016 DX news

ZCZC AE16
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 16 ARLD016
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT April 18, 2019
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD016
ARLD016 DX news

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

MAURITIUS, 3B. Rachid, 3B8FQ plans to be active in the CQ
Manchester Mineira DX CW contest. QSL direct to home call.

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

GHANA, 9G. Matteo, IZ4YGS is QRV as 9G5GS from Sanzule, West
Takoradi until May 7. Activity is in his spare time on 160, 80, 60,
40, 30 and 20 meters using mostly SSB and FT8. QSL direct to home
call.

MALTA, 9H. Sorin, YO7CKQ is QRV as 9H3YO from Qawra-Bugibba until
April 21. Activity is on 20 and 17 meters using FT8 during his
morning and evening hours. QSL to home call.

CUBA, CO. A group of operators from the Federacion de Radio
Aficionados de Cuba will be QRV with special event station CO0HK
from Cayo Jutias, Pinar del Rio province from April 19 to 21 in
celebration of the IARU’s 94th anniversary. Activity will be on 40,
20, 15, 20 and 2 meters. QSL via W7HU.

PHILIPPINES, DU. Chris, VK3FY and Dindo, DU1UD are QRV as 4E8T from
Tawi-Tawi Island, IOTA OC-174, until April 23. Activity is on 40,
30 and 20 meters using FT8. QSL via M0OXO.

FRANCE, F. Members of the Radio Club du Val d’Issole are QRV with
special event call TM500LDV until July 20 to mark the 500th
anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci. Activity is on the
HF bands using CW, SSB, PSK and FT8. QSL via F4GPB.

FRENCH POLYNESIA, FO. Rich, KE1B and Anna, W6NN will be QRV as
FO/KE1B from Bora-Bora from April 22 to 27, and then from Mo’orea
from April 27 to May 3. Activity is mostly on 20 meters using FT8
with 10 watts. QSL direct to KE1B.

SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Samir, HZ1SK will be QRV in the CQ Manchester
Mineira DX CW contest. QSL via IZ8CLM.

ALAND ISLANDS, OH0. Marco, OH2LGW and Anne, OH2YL are QRV as
OH0/OH2LGW and OG0YL, respectively, until April 23. Activity is on
80 to 6 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home calls.

CRETE, SV9. Sepp, OH1VR will be QRV as SV9/OH1VR from April 25 to
May 1. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using mostly CW with
some SSB. QSL to home call.

EAST KIRIBATI, T32. Ken, KH6QJ is QRV as T32AZ from Kiritimati
Island, IOTA OC-024, until April 23. Activity is on 80, 40, 20 and
15 meters, with a focus on 40 meters, using CW and SSB. QSL to home
call.

UKRAINE, UR. Special event station EN185UNIV is QRV until the end
of 2019 to celebrate the 185th anniversary of the Taras Shevchenko
National University of Kyiv. QSL via UT8UF.

BRUNEI, V8. Tamat, V85T plans to be QRV in the CQ Manchester
Mineira DX CW contest. QSL via operator’s instructions.

KOSOVO, Z6. Thomas, OZ1AA and Alex, OZ7AM are QRV as Z66Z until
April 22. QSL via OZ1ACB.

ST. HELENA ISLAND, ZD7. Gilbert, ZD7BG plans to be QRV in the CQ
Manchester Mineira DX CW contest. QSL direct to home call.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint,
Holyland DX Contest, ES Open HF Championship, Worked All Provinces
of China DX Contest, YU DX Contest, QRP to the Field, CQ Manchester
Mineira DX CW Contest, Michigan QSO Party, EA-QRP CW Contest, Feld
Hell Sprint and Ontario QSO Party are all on tap for this weekend.

The Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest is scheduled for April 22.

The CWops Mini-CWT CW Test, 432 MHz Spring Sprint, SKCC CW Sprint,
UKEICC 80-Meter CW Contest and Phone Fray are scheduled for April
24.

The Canadian National Parks on the Air, CNPOTA, operating event runs
for the entire year of 2019, with special stations active from
Canada’s parks and historic sites.

Please see April 2019 QST, page 87, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
Web Sites for details.
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ARLD015 DX news

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QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 15 ARLD015
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT April 11, 2019
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD015
ARLD015 DX news

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

UGANDA, 5X. Anders, SM0HPL is QRV as 5X7W from Kampala until April
27 while on work assignment. He is active in his spare time on the
HF bands using CW, JT65 and FT8 with QRP power. QSL via LoTW.

PHILIPPINES, DU. Ed, 4F1OZ and Gil, 4F2KWT are QRV as DX1CC from
Arena Island, IOTA OC-207, until April 15. Activity is on 30, 20
and 17 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via EA5GL.

LIECHTENSTEIN, HB0. Philippe, EA4NF will be QRV as HB0/EA4NF from
April 17 to 19. Activity will be on the various FM and SSB
Satellites. QSL via LoTW.

DJIBOUTI, J2. A group of operators will be QRV as J20DX from April
13 to 21 from Sept Frere Island, IOTA AF-059, and then as J20DX/p
from Moucha Island, IOTA AF-053. Activity will be on 80 to 6 meters
using CW and SSB. QSL via LoTW.

AMERICAN SAMOA, KH8. Joe, OZ0J and Palle, OZ1RH will be QRV as
KH8/home calls from Tutuila, IOTA OC-045, from April 16 to 22.
Activity will be on 80 to 12 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8 with
two stations. QSL via LoTW.

BULGARIA, LZ. Members of the Thracian Rose Club are QRV with
special call sign LZ116RF until the end of July during the Rose
Festival in Kazanlak. QSL via LZ1YE.

ALAND ISLANDS, OH0. Mart, DL6UAA is QRV as OH0UA until April 19.
Activity is on the HF bands using CW and various digital modes. QSL
to home call.

MARKET REEF, OJ0. Pasi, OH3WS plans to be QRV as OJ0W on April 13
and 14. Activity will be in his spare time on 60 and 30 meters
using only CW. QSL to home call.

DENMARK, OZ. Special event stations 5P0WARD and 5P0WHD will be QRV
on April 18 in celebration of the 94th World Amateur Radio Day. QSL
via LoTW.

EAST KIRIBATI, T32. Ken, KH6QJ will be QRV as T32AZ from Kiritimati
Island, IOTA OC-024, from April 16 to 23. Activity will be on 80,
40, 20 and 15 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home call.

SOMALIA, T5. Ali, EP3CQ will be QRV as 6O1OO beginning April 15 and
active for one month. Activity will be mostly on 40 and 20 meters
using FT8. QSL via operator’s instructions.

PALAU, T8. Shunji, JA1JEJ and Ichy, JH7IPR are QRV as T88IB and
T88UW, respectively, from Koror Island, IOTA OC-009, until April 16.
Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB, FT8 and other digital
modes. QSL direct to home calls.

UKRAINE, UR. Special event station EN185UNIV will be QRV from April
15 to December 31 to celebrate the 185th year of the Taras
Shevchenko National University of Kiev.

NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. Rob, VK2FBBB plans to be QRV as VK2FBBB/VK9
from April 14 to 27. Activity will be on 80 and 40 meters. QSL to
home call.

ANGUILLA, VP2E. Chris, PA2CHR and Jos, PA3FYC plan to be QRV as
VP2EMB until April 21. Activity will be with EME on 2 meters, and
70 and 23 centimeters using CW and JT65. They may also be active on
HF frequencies. QSL direct to PA3FYC.

BURKINA FASO, XT. Harald, DF2WO is QRV as XT2AW from Ouagadougou
until April 26. Activity is holiday style on 160 to 10 meters using
mostly RTTY, PSK31, RTTY, JT65 and FT8, and slow CW. QSL direct to
M0OXO.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL SSB Rookie Roundup, Japan
International DX CW Contest, Maritime Radio Day QSO Party, NCCC RTTY
Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, SKCC Weekend CW Sprintathon, OK/OM DX SSB
Contest, F9AA PSK Cup, FT8 DX Contest, New Mexico QSO Party, Texas
State Parks on the Air, Georgia QSO Party, North Dakota QSO Party,
Yuri Gagarin International DX CW Contest, WAB 3.5/7/14 MHz Data
Modes, International Vintage Contest HF and the Hungarian Straight
Key CW Contest will certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming
weekend.

The 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint is scheduled for April
15.

The 222 MHz Spring Sprint is scheduled for April 16.

The CWops Mini-CWT Test and Phone Fray are scheduled for April 17.

The Canadian National Parks on the Air, CNPOTA, operating event runs
for the entire year of 2019, with special stations active from
Canada’s parks and historic sites.

Please see April 2019 QST, page 87, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
Web Sites for details.
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ARLD014 DX news

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QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 14 ARLD014
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT April 4, 2019
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD014
ARLD014 DX news

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
the URE, 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.

MAURITANIA, 5T. Evert, PA2KW will be QRV as 5T2KW from Nouadhibou
from April 9 to 15. Activity will be on the HF bands using mostly
CW and some SSB. QSL via LoTW.

SENEGAL, 6W. Elvira, IV3FSG is QRV as 6W/IV3FSG from Thies, near
Dakar, until April 16 while working for the Informatici Senza
Frontiere organization. Activity is in her spare time on 80 to 10
meters using SSB and possible digital modes. QSL via IK3GES.

JAMAICA, 6Y. Kasimir, DL2SBY is QRV as 6Y5KB until April 10.
Activity is usually on 40 to 6 meters, including 17, 12, and
possibly 30 meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8. QSL to home call.

MALDIVES, 8Q. Ben, DL1RNT is QRV as 8Q7NT from Embudu Island, IOTA
AS-013, until April 13. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL to home
call.

THE GAMBIA, C5. A group of operators are QRV as C5DL until April
15. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and various
digital modes, with three stations active. QSL via DL7DF.

SOUTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Operators Dagmar, DM7PQ and Rainer, DL1AUZ
are QRV as E51NPQ and E51AUZ, respectively, from Rarotonga Island,
IOTA OC-013, until April 11. Activity is holiday style on the HF
bands using only CW. QSL to home calls.

NIUE, E6. Janusz, SP9FIH is QRV as E6AF until April 25. Activity
is on 160 to 15 meters using SSB, RTTY and FT8. QSL to home call.

SPAIN, EA. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the IARU Society
Union de Radioaficionados Espanoles, or the URE, special event
stations AM70URE, AM70A, AM70C, AM70D, AM70E, AM70F, AM70I, AM70L,
AM70N, AM70O, AM70P, AM70R, AM70S and AM70U are QRV until June 9.
Activity is on 160 to 6 meters. QSL via bureau.

ITALY, I. Special event station II0KT is QRV until August 31 to
commemorate the 1947 voyage of the raft Kon Tiki. QSL via I0KQB.

GUINEA-BISSAU, J5. Livio, IZ3BUR is QRV as J52EC from Cumura until
April 15. QSL direct to home call.

LIECHTENSTEIN, LX. Operators PA2HGJ, PA2RDK, PA3CNO, PE0MGB and
PE1FLO will be QRV as HB0/home calls from April 6 to 13. Activity
will be on 160 to 10 meters using mainly CW and FT8, with some SSB.
QSL via PE1FLO.

ALAND ISLANDS, OH0. Mart, DL6UAA will be QRV as OH0UA from April 8
to 19. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW and various
digital modes. QSL to home call.

NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. Operators VK3QB, VK3HJ, VK2PN and VK3BDX are
QRV as VI9NI until April 14. Activity is on 160 to 17 meters using
CW, SSB and FT8. The operation commemorates the signing of the
Norfolk Island Act 40 years ago. Activity includes some SOTA
activations from Mt. Bates and Jacky Jacky. QSL direct via VK2CA.

ANTARCTICA. Roman, UT7UA is QRV as VP8CTR form Wordie House on
Winter Island, IOTA AN-006. Activity of late has been with FT8.
His length of stay is unknown. QSL via DL5EBE.

BURKINA FASO, XT. Harald, DF2WO will be QRV as XT2AW from April 7
to 26. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and
various digital modes. QSL via M0OXO.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The SP DX Contest, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox
Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, LZ Open 40-Meter CW Sprint
Contest, PODXS 20-Meter 070 Club PSK 31 Flavors Contest, SARL
VHF/UHF Digital Contest, Mississippi QSO Party, Missouri QSO Party,
Florida State Parks on the Air, EA RTTY Contest and RSGB 80-Meter
RoLo SSB are all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

The 144 MHz Spring Sprint is scheduled for April 8.

The CWops Mini-CWT Test, RSGB 80-Meter Club SSB Championship, NAQCC
CW Sprint and Phone Fray are scheduled for April 10.

The Canadian National Parks on the Air, CNPOTA, operating event runs
for the entire year of 2019, with special stations active from
Canada’s parks and historic sites.

Please see April 2019 QST, page 87, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
Web Sites for details.
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ARLD013 DX news

ZCZC AE13
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 13 ARLD013
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT March 28, 2019
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD013
ARLD013 DX news

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
IS0ZOD, 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. Luc, F5RAV is QRV as 4L/F5RAV until April 2. Activity
is on the HF bands. This includes being an entry in the CQ World
Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL direct to home call.

ALGERIA, 7X. A large group of operators will be QRV as 7W7W during
the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via operators’ instructions.

MALDIVES, 8Q. Darek, SP3DX will be QRV as 8Q7DM from Lankanfinolhu
Island, IOTA AS-013, from April 1 to 7. Activity will be on 20 to
10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL to home call.

OMAN, A4. A group of operators will be QRV as A42K in the CQ World
Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via LoTW.

TAIWAN, BV. Koji, JL3RDC plans to be active as BW/JL3RDC from New
Taipei City in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest as a Single
Op/Single Band entry. QSL to home call.

CHINA, BY. Look for B1Z to be QRV in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB
contest. QSL via EA7FTR.

THE GAMBIA, C5. A group of operators will be QRV as C5DL from April
1 to 15. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and
various digital modes, with three stations active. QSL via DL7DF.

JUAN FERNANDES ISLAND, CE0. A group of operators are QRV as XR0ZRC
from Robinson Crusoe Island, IOTA SA-005, until April 3. Activity
is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL direct to R7AL.

CAPE VERDE, D4. A group of operators will be QRV as D4C during the
CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via operators’ instructions.

GUERNSEY, GU. Oleg, RL5D will be QRV as MU2K as a Single Op/All
Band/Low Power entry in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via
GU8ITE.

SARDINIA, IS0. A group of operators will be QRV as IS0SWW in the CQ
World Wide WPX SSB contest as a Multi/2 entry. QLS via IQ0NU.

GUIEA-BISSAU, J5. Livio, IZ3BUR is QRV as J52EC from Cumura until
April 15. QSL direct to home call.

GUAM ISLAND, KH2. Aki, JR3QJB and other operators are QRV as KH2KY
until April 1. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters, and possibly 160
meters, using SSB. This includes being an entry in the CQ World
Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via JA1MFR.

LITHUANIA, LY. Special event station LY800SMG is QRV until May 27
to celebrate the first datable reference to the region Samogitia
from 800 years ago. QSL via LY2NZ.

BRUNEI, V8. Hajime, JO1RUR will be QRV as V85RH in the CQ World
Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via LoTW.

NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. Operators VK3QB, VK3HJ, VK2PN and VK3BDX will
be QRV as VI9NI from April 1 to 14. Activity will be on 160 to 17
meters using CW, SSB and FT8. The operation also commemorates the
signing of the Norfolk Island Act 40 years ago. QSL via VK4FW.

BERMUDA, VP9. Operators KG8CO, W8KA, KB8TXZ, N8LJ and AC8W are QRV
as homecalls/VP9 until April 2. Activity is on the HF bands using
CW, SSB and FT8. They will also be QRV as VP9I in the CQ World Wide
WPX SSB contest as a Multi/2 entry. QSL all calls via LoTW.

INDONESIA, YB. Members of the ORARI Lokal Lombok Timur Club Station
will be QRV as YB9ZGD from Lombok Island, IOTA OC-150, during the CQ
World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL direct. In addition, Yohanes,
YB2DX plans to be QRV in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest from
Java, IOTA OC-021. QSL direct to home call.

VANUATU, YJ. Chris, VK2YUS is QRV as YJ0CA from Port Vila until
April 2. Activity is mainly on 40, 20 and 15 meters, with some
limited activity on 10 meters, depending on conditions. This
includes being an entry in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL
to home call.

KOSOVO, Z6. Members of the Kosovo and Turkish Youth Contest Team
will be QRV as Z66Y in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via
Z62FB.

CHATHAM ISLANDS, ZL7. Bill, ZL2AYZ and Ian, ZL2BGL are QRV as ZL7C
until April 2. Activity is holiday style on 80 to 15 meters, and
possibly 17, 12 and 10 meters, depending on operating conditions,
using SSB, RTTY, PSK31, FT8 and some CW. This includes being an
entry in the CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via ZL2AYZ.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ World Wide WPX SSB Contest, QRP
80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC Sprint, Feld Hell
Sprint and IQRP Quarterly Marathon will certainly keep contesters
busy this upcoming weekend.

RSGB 80-Meter Club CW Championship is scheduled for April 1.

The ARS Spartan CW Sprint is scheduled for April 2. The CWops
Mini-CWT CW Test, UKEICC 80-Meter SSB Contest, QRP 40-Meter CW Fox
Hunt and Phone Fray are scheduled for April 3.

The Canadian National Parks on the Air, CNPOTA, operating event runs
for the entire year of 2019, with special stations active from
Canada’s parks and historic sites.

Please see March 2019 QST, page 88, April 2019 QST, page 87, and the
ARRL and WA7BNM Contest Web Sites for details.
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ARLD012 DX news

ZCZC AE12
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 12 ARLD012
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT March 21, 2019
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD012
ARLD012 DX news

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
AC8W, KK9A, W2TT, WB0TEV, 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. Luc, F5RAV will be QRV as 4L/F5RAV from March 26 to
April 2. Activity will be on the HF bands. This includes being an
entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB Contest. QSL direct to
home call.

UGANDA, 5X. Members of the Italian DXpedition Team are QRV as 5X3C
until March 25. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and
RTTY. They are active as 5X3E using FT8. QSL direct to I2YSB.

SENEGAL, 6W. Elvira, IV3FSG is QRV as 6W/IV3FSG from Thies, near
Dakar, until April 16 while working for the Informatici Senza
Frontiere organization. Activity is in her spare time on 80 to 10
meters using SSB and possible digital modes. QSL via IK3GES.

JUAN FERNANDES ISLAND, CE0. A group of operators are QRV as XR0ZRC
from Robinson Crusoe Island, IOTA SA-005, until April 3. Activity
is on 160 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL direct to R7AL.

NORTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Dagmar, DM7PQ and Rainer, DL1AUZ are QRV as
E51NPQ and E51AUZ, respectively, from Manihiki Island, IOTA OC-014,
until March 25. Activity is holiday style on the HF bands using
only CW. QSL to home calls.

NIEU, E6. Janusz, SP9FIH is QRV as E6AF until April 25. Activity
is on 160 to 15 meters using SSB, RTTY and FT8. QSL to home call.

FRENCH GUIANA, FY. Hartwig, DL7BC is QRV as TO2BC near Cayenne
until April 2. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using SSB, with some
RTTY and PSK, and with CW on request, depending on operating
conditions. This includes being an entry in the upcoming CQ World
Wide DX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

BONAIRE, PJ4. John, KK9A will be QRV as PJ4/KK9A from March 24 to
31. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. He will
be active as PJ4R in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest.
QSL both calls via WD9DZV.

BELIZE, V3. Victor, WB0TEV will be QRV as V31VP from the Maya Hill
Lodge from March 28 to April 2. Activity will be on the HF bands,
with an emphasis on 160 and 80 meters using slow CW, SSB, RTTY and
FT8. This includes being a Single Op/All Band entry in the upcoming
CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL to home call.

TURKS AND CAICOS, VP5. John, AF3K and Ross, W2TT will be QRV as
VP5/AF3K and VP5/W2TT, respectively, from Providenciales, IOTA
NA-002, from March 26 to April 2. They will be QRV as VP5P in the
upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest. QSL via operators’
instructions.

BERMUDA, VP9. Operators KG8CO, W8KA, KB8TXZ, N8LI and AC8W will be
QRV as home calls/VP9 from March 28 to April 2. Activity will be on
the HF bands using CW, SSB and FT8. This includes being QRV as VP9I
as a Multi/2 entry in the upcoming CQ World Wide WPX SSB contest,
QSL via operators’ instructions, and VP9I via LoTW.

MEXICO, XE. Special event stations 4A3MAYA, 4B3MAYA, 4C3MAYA,
6E3MAYA and 6F3MAYA are QRV until March 24 to mark the Equinoccio
Maya 2019. Activity is on the HF bands, 6 meters, and various
satellites. QSL via bureau.

MYANMAR, XZ. Yuki, JH1NBN is QRV as XZ2C until March 28. Activity
is on 15, 12, 10, and 6 meters using 25 watts. QSL direct to home
call.

VANUATU, YJ. Chris, VK2YUS will be QRV as YJ0CA from Efate Island,
IOTA OC-035, from March 26 to April 2. Activity will be holiday
style on 40 to 15 meters. This includes being an entry in the
upcoming CQ World Wide WPX DX SSB contest. QSL direct to home call.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The North American SSB Sprint Contest,
QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, FOC QSO
Party, UK/EI DX CW Contest and the UBA Spring 6-Meter Contest are
all on tap for this upcoming weekend.

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

The Canadian National Parks on the Air, CNPOTA, operating event runs
for the entire year of 2019, with special stations active from
Canada’s parks and historic sites.

Please see March 2019 QST, page 88, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
Web Sites for details.
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