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JANUARI
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CE
1 Jan- 1 April |
Luis, CX1EK will be active again as CE2/CX1EK between January and April. He operates mainly CW on 12 and 17 metres. QSL direct to Luis Matho, 2303 Nordok Place, Alexandria VA 22306, USA. |
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OZ
1 Jan-30 Jun |
Special callsign 5P12EU
will be in use from 1 January to 30 June to celebrate the Danish Presidency
of the Council of the European Union. Bureau cards can be requested by
sending an email to qsl[@]5p12eu.dk; the QSL route for direct requests is via OZ0J. The logs will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL. Check www.5p12eu.dk for further information, including details on the relevant award. |
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F
7-21 Januari |
Euro coins and banknotes became legal tender in the Eurozone on 1 January 2002. The Radioclub de Tulle will be active as TM10E on 7-21 January to celebrate that 10th anniversary. QSL via F5KTU. |
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9Q
12 Jan-9 May |
Sergiy, UV5EVJ will be stationed in the province of Katanga with the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 12 January and 9 May. He plans to be QRV (callsign TBA) on 80-10 metres CW and SSB in his spare time. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. |
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TN
12-31 Januari |
Six operators (namely ON4BR,
ON4FG, ON4HIL, ON4IA, ON6CC and PA3EWP) will be active as TN2T from Congo
from 22-31 January. The will have three stations active on 160-10 metres
SSB, CW and RTTY, with a focus on 160 and 80m. Further information can be found at www.tn2t.be. QSL via M0URX, preferably via the OQRS facility on his website (http://m0urx.com/oqrs) for either direct and bureau requests. The log will we uploaded to LoTW "at the earliest opportunity". |
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VP6
12 Jan-4 Feb |
On 12 January the VP6T team
[425DXN 1056] will start the journey to French Polynesia, with the first
stop in Tahiti (OC-046) for 3 days before taking a small airplane to Mangareva
Island (OC-063). They plan to be active from Tahiti - and if time permits also from Mangareva - as TX6T (QSL via G3TXF). From Mangareva, they will sail for approximately 3 days; depending on weather, they expect to be QRV from Pitcairn Island (OC-044) on or around 20 January. The stay on Pitcairn has been extended for one extra week, and VP6T will be on air until 4 February. Plans are to have three stations active round-the-clock on 160-10 metres CW, SSB and RTTY. Efforts will be made to give this extremely rare Entity on as many bands as possible, but especially on the low bands. QSL via G3TXF, direct or bureau, and LoTW. QSLling instructions and further information, including details on how contribute to this expensive project, can be found at www.vp6t.org |
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T32
17 Jan- 2 Feb |
From 17 January to 2 February
2012, a team of six operators will be active from Kiritimati (OC-024),
Eastern Kiribati: AC8W T32WW QSL via KB8TXZ K8AQM T32TR QSL via KB8TXZ KB8TXZ T32TX QSL via KB8TXZ KG8CO T32CO QSL via KB8TXZ N8LJ T32LJ QSL via K8ESQ VO1AU T32AU QSL via VO1MX They will operate CW and SSB (plus RTTY and PSK by T32WW and T32CO) on 160-6 metres. The group will put in a full effort for the CQ WW 160m CW Contest (27-29 January) as T32XX (QSL via KB8TXZ). |
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6W
20 Jan-3 Feb |
Francis, F6BLP will be active again as 6W7SK from Senegal from 20 January to 3 February. He plans to focus on the low bands CW. QSL via F6BLP. |
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GM
21-29 Januari |
The Orkney Amateur Radio Club (http://eu009.webplus.net/) will Operate three special event stations on 21-29 January in support of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's fundraising day. Look for GB1OL (QSL via MM5DWW), GB2OL (QSL via GM0WED) and GB4OL (QSL via GM0IFM) to be active on most bands SSB, with some CW and data. |
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PJ2
21 Jan-4 Feb |
Tom, AA9A will be active as PJ2/AA9A from Curacao (SA-099) from 21 January to 4 February. He will operate holiday style on 40-10 metres CW and SSB. QSL via AA9A and LoTW. |
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VP8
21-28 Januari |
Zorro, JH1AJT will be visiting the Falkland Islands (SA-002) on 21-28 January, and will operate holiday-style as VP8DNT on 80-10 metres from the QTH of VP8LP. QSL via JH1AJT. |
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KH0
22-28 Januari |
Albert, HB9BCK will be active as KH0/HB9BCK from the Mariana Islands (OC-086) on 22-28 January. He plans to be QRV on 80-10 metres CW, SSB, PSK and RTY. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. |
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8P
23 Feb-8 March |
Mike, W1USN (8P9CI, QSL via
home call and LoTW) and Bob, AA1M (8P9CK, QSL via home call) will be active
from Barbados (NA-021) from 23 February to 8 March. They plan to operate SSB, CW and PSK31. |
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PJ4
23-30 Januari |
After participating in the PJ4C DXpedition, Norbert DJ7JC will remain on the island for a few more days. Look for him to operate as PJ4M from Bonaire (SA-006) on 23-30 January. QSL via home call. |
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8Q
25 Jan-5 Feb |
Bert, CX3AN and Mario, CX4CR will be active as 8Q7HU from the Maldives (AS-013) from 25 January to 5 February. They plan to operate SSB, CW and digital modes on 80-6 metres. QSL via CX3AN. |
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I
25 Jan-25 Feb |
The Extreme DX & Contest Group will use special callsign II3CV between 25 January and 25 February to celebrate the Carnival of Venice. QSL via IK3HHX, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Complete information on the relevant award can be found at www.extremegroup.org |
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SM
25-30 Januari |
ON4AWT, ON5RZ and ON7DS will
be active from SI9AM (the King Chulalongkorn Memorial Amateur Radio Society,
www.si9am.se) in Ragunda on 25-30 January, including an entry in the UBA
DX Contest. QSL via SM3CVM, direct or via bureau. |
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CT8
27-29 Januari |
CU8AS, HB9CQL and CT3FN/HB9CRV
will be active as CR2W from Albarnaz lighthouse on Flores Island (EU-089),
Azores on 27-29 January for the CQ WW 160-Meter DX CW Contest. QSL via HB9CRV, direct or bureau, and LoTW. |
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FR
27 Jan-10 Feb |
Pierre, F8APV will be active
as FR/F8APV from Reunion Island (AF-016) from 22 January to 10 February.
Plans are to be QRV at 01.00-04.00 UTC on 30 and 40 metres CW, and at
17.00-19.00 UTC on 20 metres SSB. QSL via home call. |
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V3
27 Jan- 1 Feb |
Art, NN7A will be active as
V31JZ/p from South Water Caye (NA-180), Belize from 27 January to 1 February,
including an entry in the CQ WW 160-Meter DX CW Contest. He will operate
mainly CW on 160-10 metres, possibly with some SSB on 20 and 15 metres. QSL via NN7A, direct or bureau. |
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FH
28 Jan-5 Feb |
Giovanni IK5BCM, Giuseppe
IK5CBE and Giovanni IK5CRH will be active as TO4M from Mayotte (AF-027)
from 28 January to 5 February. They will run two stations with amplifiers,
and will operate SSB, CW, PSK31 and RTTY on 80-10 metres using wire dipoles and two rotary dipoles for 10 and 12m. QSL via IK5CRH, bureau preferred. All of the QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL as soon as possible. They have a website at http://to4m.xoom.it/ |
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9M2
29 Januari |
Taking part in the Chinese New Year Cultural and Heritage Celebration, special event callsign 9M4CNY will be active on 29 January from Penang Island (AS-015), West Malaysia. Expect operations on 40 and 20 metres SSB, from 7 to 16 UTC. QSL direct to the qrz.com address. |
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9N
29 Feb-9 March |
Toshi, JA8BMK will be active as 9N7FOX from Nepal from 29 February to 9 March. He will operate holiday style on 80-10 metres CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via JA8UWT, direct or bureau. |
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FEBRUARI
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J3
1-9 Februari |
The Buddies in the Caribbean
DXpedition group, which specializes in 100 watt or less low power radios
and the Buddipole portable antenna systems, will be active from Grenada
on 1-9 February. There will be fixed operations from a cliff-top villa and portable operations from various points on the island using CW, SSB, and digital modes on 160-10 metres. The operators will be K8EAB, KB9AVO, KC4VG, N7UN, W3FF, W6HFP, W7ZT and WG0AT. QSL via home calls, LoTW and eQSL. |
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W
1-27 Februari |
Dennis, WA2USA will be active again as WA2USA/4 from St. George Island (NA-085) on 1-27 February. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. |
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HR
2 Feb-6 May |
Gerard, F2JD will be active
again as HR5/F2JD from Copan, Honduras between 2 February and 6 May. He
plans to be QRV on all bands and modes. QSL via F6AJA (logsearch will
be available at http://lesnouvellesdx.fr/voirlogs.php). |
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PY
3-6 Februari |
PP5BK, PP5BZ, PP5VK, PP5ZB,
PU5ATX and PY3OZ will be active as PS5F from Santana de Fora Island (SA-088)
on 3-6 February. They will operate CW and SSB on 40-10 metres, and possibly
digital modes and 6m. QSL via PP5BZ. |
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ZK2
3-17 Februari |
Nine operators from Germany
(DF1AL, DJ9HX, DJ9RR, DK1AX, DK1MA, DL2HWA, DL7JAN, DL7VEE and DM2AYO)
will be active as ZK2C from Niue (OC-040) on 3-17 February 2012. They
will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-6 metres with three stations. QSL
via DL7JAN, direct or bureau. Further information, including suggested frequencies, log search and the OQRS for both direct and bureau cards, can be found at http://zk2c.hkmann.de/ |
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FS
5-16 Februari |
Benoit, F8PDR will be active
as FS/F8PDR from Saint-Martin (NA-105) on 5-16 February, with a side trip
to Sint Maarten (PJ7). He will focus on CW and RTTY on 80-10 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau, and LoTW. |
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PY
Until 7 Februari |
Leopoldo I8LWL, Paki IZ8GDO,
Vespe IW8EZV, Angelo PY2VA and Toni PY2YW will be active as PR2I from
Ilha Comprida (SA-024) from 30 January to 2 February, and from Ilha Peruhibe
(SA-071) from 3 or 4 February until the 7th. QSL via IK7JWX. |
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G
9 Februari |
Special callsign GB80PW
has been issued to celebrate the 80th year in print of Practical Wireless
magazine. It will be used from the editor's (Rob Mannion, G3XFD) home
station once a month throughout 2012, on the PW publication day - the
2nd Thursday of the month. Expect main activity on 40 metres SSB and PSK31. QSL direct to G3XFD. |
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H4O
11-24 Februari |
Sigi, DK9FN and Peter, DG1FK
will be active again as H40FN (CW) and H40FK (digital modes) from Nendo
(OC-100), Temotu Province on 11-24 February. QSL H40FN via HA8DD (new
QSL manager), QSL H40FK via DG1FK. Further information, QSLling instructions
and operating tips can be found at qrz.com under H40FN. Pictures and wrap-ups
of H40FN's 2009-11 expeditions can be found at www.hari-ham.com |
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V3
11-20 Februari |
Jeff, K0UU will be active as
V31SG from St George's Island (NA-073), Belize on 11-20 February. He will
operate CW only on 40-10 metres, including an entry in the ARRL DX CW
Contest. QSL via home call (direct) and LoTW. |
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3B9
14-21 Februari |
Erich, OE4AAC will be active
as 3B9/OE4AAC from Rodrigues Island (AF-017) on 14-21 February. He will operate CW only on 40-10 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. |
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8P
14-22 Februari |
Look for 8P9VX (K3VX), 8P9WH
(W3WH) and 8P9CS (K9CS) to be active from Barbados (NA-021) on 14-22 February.
They will participate in the ARRL CW DX Contest as 8P5Y (Multi-Single).
QSL all via K9CS. |
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3DA
21-29 Februari |
Phil, G3SWH and John, EA5ARC
(G3OLU) will be active from Swaziland on 21-29 February. The two will be using a single callsign (TBA) and will operate CW only on 80-10 metres with two stations. QSL via G3SWH, preferably via the OQRS facility on Phil's web site (www.g3swh.org.uk), otherwise direct or bureau. Subject to a good Internet connection, there will be on-line log on Phil's web site and daily uploads to LoTW. |
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PY
23-27 Februari |
Orlando, PT2OP and Fred, PY2XB
will operate SSB and CW on 40-10 metres as PV2PC (QSL via PT2OP, direct
or bureau) and ZX2S (QSL via PT7WA, direct or bureau) from the island
of Sao Sebastiao (SA-028) on 23-27 February. |
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V3
Until 26 Februari |
Gerd, DJ4KW (V31YN, www.qslnet.de/member/v31yn/)
and Gisela, DK9GG (V31GW) will be active from Consejo Shores, Belize until
26 February, including a number of contests (CQ WW 160m DX CW and SSB, CQ WW WPX RTTY, ARRL DX CW). On 1-8 February look for V31YN/p to be active from Southwater Caye (NA-180). QSL via home calls (direct or bureau) and LoTW. |
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C5
27 Feb-15 March |
Alan, G3XAQ will be active
as C56XA from The Gambia between 27 February and 15 March. He will operate
CW on the HF bands. The trip is primarily to take part in the RSGB Commonwealth
Contest. QSL via G3SWH. |
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VP8_ant
Until 29 Februari |
Mike, VP8DMH (M0PRL, http://clarkema.org/)
will be spending three months at Halley Station V (Antarctica), until
the end of February 2012, working as a summer operator and helping out
with the move to the new base (Halley VI). "The short summer season will obviously be very busy, especially with the commissioning of the new station, but my intention is to put both the old and new base on the air as time permits", he says. QSL direct to M0PRL. |
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PJ7
5-18 March |
Wojciech, SP9PT and other
five Polish operators will be active as PJ7PT from Sint Maarten (NA-105)
on 5-18 March. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-6 metres. QSL
via SP9PT. A website is under construction at www.pj7pt.com |
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A3
7-24 March |
Sigi, DL7DF and other nine
experienced operators (namely DK1BT, DK7LX, DL4WK, DL5CW, DL7KL, DL7UFN,
DL7UFR, SP3CYY and SP3DOI) will be active as A35YZ from Tonga on 7-24
March. They will operate CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and SSTV on 160-6 metres with several stations (one of them dedicated to digital modes). QSL via DL7DF, direct or bureau. Further information can be found at http://dl7df.com/a35yz/ |
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8 March |
Special callsign GB80PW
has been issued to celebrate the 80th year in print of Practical Wireless
magazine. It will be used from the editor's (Rob Mannion, G3XFD) home
station once a month throughout 2012, on the PW publication day - the
2nd Thursday of the month. Expect main activity on 40 metres SSB and PSK31. QSL direct to G3XFD. |
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ZL7
8-13 March |
Dave, VO1AU will operate CW and SSB as ZL7/VO1AU from the Chatham Islands (OC-038) on 8-13 March, including an entry in the RSGB Commonwealth (BERU) Contest on 10-11 March. QSL via VO1MX. |
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4S
Until 10 March |
Peter,DC0KK will be active
again as 4S7KKG from Sri Lanka (AS-003) from 12 December until 10 March
2012. His preferred modes are CW and digital modes (RTTY, PSK and WSJT).
QSL via home call (after the direct requests are processed, he will confirm all of the remaining QSOs through the bureau) |
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F)-ci
10-15 March |
Bob/KK6EK, John/N7CQQ and
others will be active as TX5Q with two stations from Clipperton Island
for approximately one week in March 2012 (tentative QRV dates are 10-15
March). This will be a "multi-disciplinary expedition", and the team "will also deploy and use the innovative satellite-internet system (DXA) for real-time display of the expedition activities". They are looking for a doctor/DXpeditioner to act as informal medic for the trip (contact robert[@]schmieder.com if interested). Details about the DXpedition can be found at www.cordell.org/CI/ |
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3D2
15-21 March |
Akira, JA1NLX will be active as 3D2YA from Yanqeta Island (OC-156), Fiji on 15-21 March. He plans to operate mainly CW, possibly with some RTTY and SSB, on 80-10 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Further information can be found at http://ja1nlx-aki.blogspot.com |
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DL
16-18 March |
Enrico, DL2VFR and others will operate CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31 as DM50IOTA from Fehmarn Island (EU-128) on 16-18 March. QSL via DL2VFR, direct or bureau. |
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JW
16-20 March |
LA2XNA (JW2XNA) and LA8HGA
(JW8HGA) will be active from Spitsbergen (EU-026), Svalbard on 16-20 March.
They will operate SSB and PSK31 (JW2XNA) and CW (JW8HGA) on 160-10 metres,
with an emphasis on the higher bands. QSL via home calls, direct to bureau, and LoTW. |
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FH
23 March-6 April |
Hartwig, DL7BC will be active
as TO7BC from Mayotte (AF-027) from 23 March to 6 April, including an
entry in the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest. On 20-22 March he will be operating
under his CEPT licence as FH/DL7BC. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. |
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E5
28 March-10 April |
DJ8NK, DJ9HX, DJ9KH, DK9KX, DL6JGN, PA3EWP and SP3DOI will be active as E51M from Manihiki Atoll (OC-014), North Cook Islands from 28 March to 10 April. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-6 metres with five stations. QSL via DJ8NK, direct or bureau (plus LoTW "in due time"). Further information, including an OQRS for direct/bureau cards, can be found at www.manihiki2012.de |
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9M0
5-17 April |
Plans for the expedition to Layang Layang, Spratly Islands [425DXN 1063] are developing. A large team of operators from Malaysia, Japan and England, divided up into three groups, is expected to be active as 9M0L indicatively between 5 and 17 April. A website is under construction at http://9m0l.legendchew.com/ |
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12 April |
Special callsign GB80PW
has been issued to celebrate the 80th year in print of Practical Wireless
magazine. It will be used from the editor's (Rob Mannion, G3XFD) home
station once a month throughout 2012, on the PW publication day - the
2nd Thursday of the month. Expect main activity on 40 metres SSB and PSK31. QSL direct to G3XFD. |
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CE
15-18 April |
Roberto CE3CT, Pedro CE3FZ
and Luc LU1FAM will be active as 3G7C from Chiloe Island (SA-018) on 15-18
April. They will have two stations active on CW, SSB and RTTY, with a
focus on 30 metres and the low bands. QSL direct to CE3FZ (Pedro Barroso, P.O. Box 3159, Santiago, Chile). Further information can be found at http://3g7c.blogspot.es/ |
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MEI
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10 May |
Special callsign GB80PW
has been issued to celebrate the 80th year in print of Practical Wireless
magazine. It will be used from the editor's (Rob Mannion, G3XFD) home
station once a month throughout 2012, on the PW publication day - the
2nd Thursday of the month. Expect main activity on 40 metres SSB and PSK31. QSL direct to G3XFD. |
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JUNI
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T6
Until 13 June |
Jose, CT1FKN is in Afghanistan
with the International Security Assistance Force, and has been active
as T6JM since 17 January. He will be QRV mainly on 20 metres SSB and digital
modes. His licence expires on 13 June. |
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G
14 June |
Special callsign GB80PW
has been issued to celebrate the 80th year in print of Practical Wireless
magazine. It will be used from the editor's (Rob Mannion, G3XFD) home
station once a month throughout 2012, on the PW publication day - the
2nd Thursday of the month. Expect main activity on 40 metres SSB and PSK31. QSL direct to G3XFD. |
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JULI
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12 July |
Special callsign GB80PW
has been issued to celebrate the 80th year in print of Practical Wireless
magazine. It will be used from the editor's (Rob Mannion, G3XFD) home
station once a month throughout 2012, on the PW publication day - the
2nd Thursday of the month. Expect main activity on 40 metres SSB and PSK31. QSL direct to G3XFD. |
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KL
19-26 Juli |
Rick, K6VVA is in the planning
stages of a "North Slope IOTA Extravaganza" including operations
from three rare groups in July. Tentative dates, subject to change owing
to local weather conditions, are: 19-21 July K6VVA/KL7 Crescent Island (NA-172) 23-24 July K6VVA/KL7 Barter Island (NA-050) 25-26 July K6VVA/KL7 Endeavor Island (NA-004) QSL via N6AWD, direct or bureau. Mike, K9AJ will join Rick for NA-172, and maybe also for the other two islands. Bookmark www.k6vva.com/iota/na172 for updates. |
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AUGUSTUS
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9 August |
Special callsign GB80PW
has been issued to celebrate the 80th year in print of Practical Wireless
magazine. It will be used from the editor's (Rob Mannion, G3XFD) home
station once a month throughout 2012, on the PW publication day - the
2nd Thursday of the month. Expect main activity on 40 metres SSB and PSK31. QSL direct to G3XFD. |
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SEPTEMBER
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13 September |
Special callsign GB80PW
has been issued to celebrate the 80th year in print of Practical Wireless
magazine. It will be used from the editor's (Rob Mannion, G3XFD) home
station once a month throughout 2012, on the PW publication day - the
2nd Thursday of the month. Expect main activity on 40 metres SSB and PSK31. QSL direct to G3XFD. |
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3D2
25 Sep-6 Oct |
Hrane, YT1AD and a multi-national
team of operators (AA4NN, AD6E, AH6HY, EA1IR, I2VGW, K3LP, K6SRZ, N6PSE,
PY5EG, RW4NW, UA4HOX and WD5COV so far) will be active on all bands and
modes as 3D2C from Conway Reef (OC-112) between 25 September and 6 October.
QSL via YT1AD. Two more operators are being sought. Further information can be found at www.yt1ad.info/3d2c/index.html |
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OKTOBER
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11 October |
Special callsign GB80PW
has been issued to celebrate the 80th year in print of Practical Wireless
magazine. It will be used from the editor's (Rob Mannion, G3XFD) home
station once a month throughout 2012, on the PW publication day - the
2nd Thursday of the month. Expect main activity on 40 metres SSB and PSK31. QSL direct to G3XFD. |
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NOVEMBER
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8 November |
Special callsign GB80PW
has been issued to celebrate the 80th year in print of Practical Wireless
magazine. It will be used from the editor's (Rob Mannion, G3XFD) home
station once a month throughout 2012, on the PW publication day - the
2nd Thursday of the month. Expect main activity on 40 metres SSB and PSK31. QSL direct to G3XFD. |
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DECEMBER
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13 December |
Special callsign GB80PW
has been issued to celebrate the 80th year in print of Practical Wireless
magazine. It will be used from the editor's (Rob Mannion, G3XFD) home
station once a month throughout 2012, on the PW publication day - the
2nd Thursday of the month. Expect main activity on 40 metres SSB and PSK31. QSL direct to G3XFD. |
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DU
Until 31 December |
Special event callsign
4G0LD will be in use throughout 2012 to celebrate the 50th anniversary
of the Philippine Amateur Radio League (PARL). QSL via bureau. Information
on the relevant award will be available on www.dx1l.dxhams.net |
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EI
Until 31 December |
Special callsign EI80IRTS will be in use throughout 2012 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Irish Radio Transmitters Society (IRTS). QSL via EI4GXB. |
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F
Until 31 December |
TM70TRS is a special callsign celebrating the 70th anniversary of the French Army Signal Corps. It will be used by the French Army Amateur Radio Clubs throughout 2012, during the major domestic and international contests and other French Army activities. QSL via F6KHX. |
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LX
Until 31 December |
Special callsign LX75RL
will be in use throughout 2012 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the
foundation of the Reseau Luxembourgeois des Amateurs d'Ondes Courtes (the
Luxembourg Amateur Radio Society affiliated with IARU). QSL via LX2A. Information on the relevant award can be found at www.rlx.lu |
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The
International Space Station is now under construction and is permanently
manned by teams of astronauts, many of whom have amateur licenses. Amateurs
from the ISS partner countries, in the USA, Russia, Japan, Europe and
Canada, have set up ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station), a program to develop and put into operation the on-board amateur station. The following frequencies are currently used for ARISS general QSOs: Voice and Packet Downlink: 145.80 (Worldwide) Voice Uplink: 144.49 for Regions 2 and 3 (The Americas, and the Pacific) Voice Uplink: 145.20 for Region 1 (Europe, Central Asia and Africa) Packet Uplink: 145.99 (Worldwide) Crossband FM repeater downlink: 145.80 MHz (Worldwide) Crossband FM repeater uplink: 437.80 MHz (Worldwide) All frequencies are subject to Doppler shifting. Full information can be found on various web sites, for instance: http://www.ariss-eu.org/ http://www.rac.ca/ariss/ http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/ http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/reference/radio/ |
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