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ARLD047 DX news

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

SB DX ARL ARLD047
ARLD047 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please see November QST, page 79, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest
web sites for details.
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ARLD045 DX news

ZCZC AE45
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 45 ARLD045
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT November 12, 2021
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD045
ARLD045 DX news

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
F8DVD, IK2DUW, KD7WPJ, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News,
DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and
WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

ISRAEL, 4X. Station 4X0KTN is QRV until November 13 from the Small
Crater as part of the Land of Craters program. Activity is on the
HF bands using CW, SSB and FT8, and on Satellite QO-100. QSL via
4X6ZM.

ZANZIBAR, 5H. Vlad, OK2WX is QRV as 5H3WX from Michamvi Kae, IOTA
AF-032, until December 3. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW
and SSB. QSL via HA3JB.

NEPAL, 9N. Robert, S53R is QRV as 9N7AA from Kathmandu. His
activity is limited for the time being. QSL direct to S57DX.

OMAN, A6. Special event callsign A600MA is QRV until November 18 to
celebrate Oman’s National Day. QSL via EA7FTR.

MOZAMBIQUE, C9. Elvira, C92R will be QRV from November 13 to 30.
QSL via IK2DUW.

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.

FRANCE, F. Francois, F8DVD will be QRV with special event station
TM60ANT from November 16 to 30 to commemorate the 60th anniversary
of the Antarctic Treaty. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters. QSL
to home call.

SAUDI ARABIA, HZ. Members of the Saudi Arabia Radio Society are QRV
with special event station HZ1OMAN until November 18 in celebration
of Oman National Day. QSL via HZ1SAR.

BELGIUM, ON. Special event station OR95B is QRV until the end of
2021 in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the Belgian National
Railway Company. QSL via OR4K.

NETHERLANDS, PA. Hans, PA7HPH is QRV with special event callsign
PC19VACCIN until December 31 in support of current health campaigns.
QSL to home call.

SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. Oleh, KD7WPJ will be QRV as PJ7/UR5BCP from
November 18 to 24. Activity will be on 40 to 6 meters using CW, SSB
and FT8. QSL to home call.

MALI, TZ. Ulmar, DK1CE will be QRV as TZ1CE from Bamako from
November 18 to December 8. He plans to be active on 160 to 10
meters using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL to home call.

ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, V4. John, W5JON is QRV as V47JA from Calypso
Bay, IOTA NA-104, until November 22. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters
using SSB and FT8. QSL direct to home call.

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 40 and 15 meters using CW. QSL direct to home call.

SOUTH AFRICA, ZS. Special event callsign ZS18MOTH is QRV until
November 14 to commemorate the signing of the Armistice that ended
the First World War. The suffix stands for the Memorable Order of
Tin Hats, founded in 1927 as a brotherhood of South African former
front-line soldiers. Activity is on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters.
QSL via ZS1N.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Japan International DX Phone
Contest, Worked All Europe DX RTTY Contest, RCA Transatlantic QSO
Party, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt, NCCC CW Sprint,
K1USN Slow Speed CW Test, PODXS 070 Club Triple Play Low Band
Sprint, 10-10 International Fall Digital Contest, SKCC Weekend CW
Sprintathon, OK/OM DX CW Contest, FISTS Saturday CW Sprint, CQ-WE
Contest, AWA Bruce Kelley 1929 CW QSO Party and FIRAC HF SSB 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.
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/EX

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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.
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/EX

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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.
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/EX

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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.
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/EX

SB DX @ ARL $ARLD041
ARLD041 DX news

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

SB DX ARL ARLD041
ARLD041 DX news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The JARTS WW RTTY Contest, 10-10
International Fall Contest, CW, New York QSO Party, Worked All
Germany Contest, Feld Hell Sprint, Argentina National 7 MHz Contest,
Asia-Pacific Fall Sprint, CW, UBA ON Contest, 2 Meters, Illinois QSO
Party, RSGB RoLo CW, Run for the Bacon QRP Contest are on tap for
this weekend. The ARRL School Club Roundup and RSGB FT4 Contest
Series are on October 18. Please see October 2021 QST page 75 and
the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM Contest websites for details.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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