25/04/2008:  JAPAN - PROMOTION MEMBER COMMITTEE - 8N3DNP -
Special event station 8N3DNP will be active from 25 April 2008 to 16 June 2012 for the Promotion Member Committee for Appropriate Utilization of Radiowave in Osaka-prefecture. Look for activity on all bands and modes. QSL via JA3PYC, direct or Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

04/06/2011:  SOUTH AFRICA - F6KOH 90TH ANNIVERSARY - ZS5ØRSA -
Members of the Boland Amateur Radio Club will be QRV as ZS50RSA beginning 4th June 2011 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Republic of South Africa. They will be active during the next 12 months for special occasions and certain contests. QSL via the Bureau. [ARRL DX News]

25/07/2011:  JAPAN - WORLD HERITAGE FOR HIRAIZUMI - 8J7JODO -
The JARL Green Club will activate special event callsign 8J7JODO (Jodo: A pure land in Buddhism) between 25 July 2011 and 31 March 2012 in commemoration of Hiraizumi town having been registered into the World Heritage. Location: Hiraizumi town (JCG 03009), Ichinoseki City (JCC 0304) or Oshu city (JCC 0315) in Iwate prefecture [Iwate-ken], Tohoku region, island of Honshu (IOTA AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan. QSLs will automatically be sent to all contacts made, via the Bureau. For a direct reply see QRZ.com. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

01/09/2011:  SERBIA - IARU ARDF CHAMPIONSHIPS - VARIOUS -
The Amateur Radio Union of Serbia (SRS) is hosting the 16th IARU WORLD ARDF Championships 2012. In celebration of the Championship, look for the following special event stations to be on the air through now and September 30th 2012: YU16ARDF (QSL via YU1FJK), YU16IARU (QSL via YU0U), YT16ARDF (QSL via YU1FJK), and YT16IARU (QSL via YU1EA). For more details about the 16th IARU WORLD ARDF Championships 2012, visit the Web pages at: www.ardf2012.org/ [OPDX Bulletin]

01/10/2011:  JAPAN - 40YRS FOR INAGI-CITY - 8J1ING -
Special event station 8J1ING will be aired between 1 October 2011 and 31 March 2012 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Inagi-city (JCC 1026). On November 1, 1971, Inagi Town was reclassified as Inagi City, dissolving Minamitama District. Inagi-city is located in Tokyo prefecture, Kanto region, island of Honshu (AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan. QSL via the JARL Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

01/10/2011:  JAPAN - SCHOOL DENPA GAKUEN - 8J2NDP & 8J2NKC -
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Incorporated School Denpa Gakuen (ex Nagoya Kogakuin Senmon Gakko, or Nagoya Kogakuin College), special event stations 8J2NDP and 8J2NKC will be active between 1 October 2011 and 30 September 2012. The Educational Foundation Denpa Gakuen is located in Nagoya-city (JCC 2001), Aichi prefecture, Chubu region, island of Honshu (AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan. It is also part of the Aichi University of Technology. QSL via the JARL Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

29/10/2011:  SPAIN - VOLVO OCEAN RACE - EG5VOR -
The Volvo Ocean Race 2011/12 has started on 29 October 2011 and will run until 08 July 2012. The special event station EG5VOR will be active on all HF bands to celebrate this occasion. QSL via EA5KB, direct or Bureau. [DX Newletter]

10/12/2011:  JAPAN - WEST JAPAN HAM FAIR - 8J6HAM -
Special station 8J6HAM will be activated between 10 December 2011 and 5 March 2012 for the 11th Nishinihon (or West Japan) Ham Fair. QSL via the JARL Bureau for HF QSOs and QSL via JA6PL for Satellite QSOs. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

01/01/2012:  BELGIUM - 65YRS R.C. BRUGGE - ON65BR -
Look for ON65BR to be active on all bands and modes during the year 2012. The special callsign celebrates the 65th anniversary of the Bruges radio amateur club OSB. 65 years ago the Bruges amateurs started weekly meetings in local pubs and later the radioclub acquired a club house. For 40 years the radio club is located in the inland port area of Bruges. All QSLs via the UBA QSL Bureau or direct (ON65BR, Lodewijk Coiseaukaai 31, B-8000 Brugge, Belgium) with SAE and 2 green stamps. [DX Newsletter]

01/01/2012:  BELGIUM - 800YRS CITY OF TURNHOUT - ON8ØØTUR -
The City of Turnhout celebrates its 800th anniversary and the local HAMs are using the special callsign ON800TUR. This special clubstation callsign is valid during the year 2012. The city of Turnhout, Antwerp province (WW Loc. JO21lh), is the capital of Noorderkempen and located on the border of the Netherlands. Well known as the city of the playing cards. Throughout the year 2012 is Turnhout is also the cultural city of Flanders. A special folded QSL card is available via ON1CB via the UBA QSL Bureau. For digital mode users: BDM#2118. [DX Newsletter]

01/01/2012:  CROATIA - 20YRS FOR 9A CALLSIGN - 9A2Ø PREFIX -
The 9A prefix was issued to Croatia (previously YU2) twenty years ago. To celebrate this anniversary, several Croatian individual and club stations have been granted permission to add "20" to their prefixes (e.g. 9A0Z = 9A200Z, 9A1MM = 9A201MM, 9A2AA = 9A202AA, etc) from 1 January through 31 December 2012. Information on the relevant award can be found at www.hamradio.hr/ [425 DX News]

01/01/2012:  DENMARK - DENMARK EU PRESIDENCY - 5P12EU -
Denmark has the Presidency of European Union from 1 January to 30 June 2012. The call sign 5P12EU will be activated during this period. QSL via OZ0J. See the 5P12EU website (www.5p12eu.dk/) for further information (awards, online log, etc...). [UBA HF News]

01/01/2012:  ENGLAND - PRACTICAL WIRELESS - GB8ØPW -
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. [425 DX News]

01/01/2012:  FRANCE - 30YRS ARMY SIGNAL CORPS. - TM7ØTRS -
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the French Army Signal Corps. the special callsign TM70TRS (Tango Mike Seventy Tango Romeo Sierra) will be aired by the French Army ARC's, during the major domestic and international contests through the year 2012. In parallel, it will be aired too at the occasion of French Army activities (like open doors and other meetings. TM70TRS will be used the CW and SSB parts of the French "Coupe du REF", both on last week ends of January and February. QSL via F6KHX, Bureau or direct. [F5NQL]

01/01/2012:  GERMANY - 1200TH JUBILEE OF SCHLITZ - DLØSLITISA -
The City of Schlitz (WW Loc. JO40SP), celebrates its 1200th city jubilee in 2012. The picturesque castle town is nestled between the mountain ranges Vogelsberg, Rhoen and Knuell. The medieval town center invites everyone to explore the ancient walls and castles. The local HAMs are operating the special event station DL0SLITISA (S-DOK: 1200SCHLITZ). QSL via the DARC Bureau. [DX Newsletter]

01/01/2012:  GERMANY - 30YRS RC DUISBURG-HUCKINGEN - DL15ØBH -
The city of Bad Honnef celebretes 150 years of city rights in 2012. The special event station DL150BH will be QRV in all modes on all bands from 1 January until 31 December, 2012. The special DOK BAHO150 is handed out also by the clubstation DL0AD. QSL via the DARC Bureau. [DX Newsletter]

01/01/2012:  GERMANY - 30YRS RC DUISBURG-HUCKINGEN - DL163ØY -
The German club of Duisburg-Huckingen (DOK L16) celebrates its 30th anniversary on 7 May. Thus the special event station DL1630Y will be activated in all modes on all bands during the entire year 2012 (Good for Duisburg Harbour Award). They will also hand out the special DOK 30L16 from May 1 until July 31. QSL via the DARC Bureau. For more information see: www.darc.de/l16 [DX Newsletter]

01/01/2012:  GERMANY - 100YRS TITANIC TRAGEDY - DM1ØØMGY -
The sinking of the passenger liner Titanic has its 100th anniversary on 15 April, 2012. After hitting an iceberg the ship sank 300 nautical miles southeast of Newfoundland. Unfortunately, only about 700 of the 2200 passengers and crew members were rescued. It was one of the worst maritime disasters of civilian shipping. This resulted in numerous measures to accelerate the rescue of people at high seas. An international radio distress frequency was introduced and the duty to its constant monitoring. Even today these decisions are still valid and are written down in the SOLAS treaty, adapted to the technical possibilities of today. The local DARC club in Schoenau (S65) commemorates this historic event and the beginning of coordinated emergency communications with the special callsign DM100MGY from 1 January until 31 December, 2012. They will also hand out the special DOK 100MGY between 1 April and 30 June, 2012. QSLs only via Bureau, no direct QSLs and no eQSL. [DX Newsletter]

01/01/2012:  GERMANY - 50YRS KLUBSTATION JESEWITZ - DM5ØKSJ -
Special event callsign DM50KSJ will be active from 1 January to 31 December 2012 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the clubstation in Jesewitz (DL0SAX), North Saxony, Germany. Special DOK: 50KSJ. QSL via the DARC Bureau, eQSL or direct to DL2VM. [DX Newsletter]

01/01/2012:  GERMANY - HSB RAILWAYS - DQ125HSB -
The Harz Narrow Gauge Railways (HSB) were opened in 1887 with the track Gernrode-Maegdesprung. Today it maintains a length of 140 km, which is the longest contiguous stretch of narrow-gauge railway network in Germany, with steam locomotives operating every day and a total of 48 stations. On this occasion the special event station DQ125HSB is activated thoughout 2012. SDOK: 125HSB. The station also counts for the EFA and FIRAC diplomas. QSL via DF7AA, Bureau or direct. See also: www.amateurfunk-vienenburg.de/ [DX Newsletter]

01/01/2012:  GREECE - UNIFIED GREECE/MACEDONIA - SX1912 -
Macedonia and Greece were unified 100 years ago which is marked by the special event call SX1912, which will be used throughout the year 2012. Look for SX1912K to be activated by the Radio Club of Pieria, Katerini, Greece. QSL via the Bureau. Further information on this event and relevant award can be found at: www.qrz.com/db/SX1912 [DX Newsletter]

01/01/2012:  HUNGARY - HA1ØØCGCDH -
Special event callsign HA100CGCDH will be active, on all HF bands and modes, from 1 January to 31 December, 2012. The occassion is the Centenarian Greek Catholic Diocese of Hajdudorog. QSL via HA0MO. Take a virtual walk in the cathedral: www.digicart.hu/vs_photos/krpano/hajdudorog-tour.html [DX Newsletter]

01/01/2012:  IRELAND - 80YRS FOR IRTS - EI8ØIRTS -
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Irish Radio Transmitters Society, special event station EI80IRTS will be active during the entire year 2012, including the upcoming CQ IR contest in March. QSL via EI4GXB. [ARRL DX News]

01/01/2012:  ITALY - 35YRS FOR ARI LANCIANO - II6LN -
Special event callsign II6LN will be active, on all HF bands and modes, from 1 January to 31 December, 2012. This activity is to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of ARI Lanciano (IQ6LN) foundation, branch of ARI Italia. All QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the Bureau. [DX Newsletter]

01/01/2012:  JAPAN - NEW FORMATION JARL - VARIOUS -
Look for special event stations 8N1JARL, 8N5JARL, 8N8JARL, 8N9JARL and 8N0JARL to be active between 1 January and 31 March, 2012. Activity is for JARL's Transition from an "Incorporated Association" to a "General Incorporated Association," to comply with Japan's Reform of Public Service Corporations. QSL via the JARL Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

01/01/2012:  LUXEMBOURG - RL 75TH ANNIVERSARY - LX75RL -
In 2012, amateur radio operators in Luxembourg will celebrating the 75th anniversary of the foundation in 1937, of Radio Amateurs of Luxembourg. In order to start the activities the RL lauches a special RL 75th Anniversary Award. During 2012 the special callsign LX75RL will be activated by its members and as you can imagine counts for many points for the award. For the Award Rules please visit: www.rlx.lu/lx_awards_files/rl_75.htm [Southgate ARC]

01/01/2012:  PHILIPPINES - PARL 50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY - 4GØLD -
Look for special event station 4G0LD to be active during the entire year 2012. Activity is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Philippine Amateur Radio League (PARL), which was founded in 1962. QRV on all HF bands and modes. They will also be QRV from 6 metres to 1.2 GHz. QSL via the Bureau. Also, the PARL is sponsoring a commemorative Diploma for amateur radio stations that have established two-way communications with at least twelve (12) QSOs with PARL members. Look for more details at: www.dx1l.dxhams.net/events.htm [OPDX Bulletin]

01/01/2012:  U.K. - RSGB SPECIAL CALLSIGNS -
The Radio Society of Great Britain and Ofcom have reached agreement on the optional use of special callsigns for two significant events during 2012. For the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, all UK amateur stations will have the option of applying for a variation to their licence if they wish, to use a special prefix for a five week period. This will add or substitute the letter "Q" in the place of the Regional identifier in the callsign. For the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, all UK amateur stations will have the option of applying for a variation to their licence if they wish, to use a special prefix for a five week period. This will add or substitute the letter "Q" in the place of the Regional identifier in the callsign. Special prefix to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Period: 00.00 BST 5th May 2012 to 23.59 BST 10th June 2012. Special prefix to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Period: 00.00 BST 5th May 2012 to 23.59 BST 10th June 2012. Full info at: http://www.rsgb.org/news/articlelinks.php?id=0263

07/01/2012:  POLAND - WLADEK WAGNER MEMORIAL - SN2Ø12WW -
In memory of Wladek Wagner the special event station SN2012WW will be active from 7-26 January, 2012. Other special event stations will be: HF80WW between 8 June and 8 July, 2012. HF20WW between 15 August and 15 September. HF100WW between 17 September and 17 October. All contacts are valid for the Wladek Wagner Award. Further information on this event, QSL information and the award can be found at: www.qrz.com/db/SN2012WW [DX Newsletter]

23/01/2012:  ITU GENEVA - WORLD RADIO CONFERENCE - 4U1WRC -
The International Amateur Radio Club, 4U1ITU, will be operating with the special callsign 4U1WRC between 23 January and 17 February, 2012. Activity will take place during the ITU World Radio Conference 2012 (WRC-12) from Geneva, Switzerland. Operations will be from 160-6 meters, eventually higher, all modes. All QSOs will be confirmed with a special QSL available via 4U1ITU. Further information is available at: life.itu.int/radioclub [OPDX Bulletin]

01/02/2012:  BRAZIL - 78YRS BRAZILIAN A.R.L. - ZY78AA -
On 2nd February 2012, the Liga de Amadores Brasileiros de Rádio Emissão-LABRE (Brazilian Amateur Radio League) will be celebrating their 78th anniversary. In commemoration of the event, look for special operations to take place between 1-5 February, on all bands and modes. Also, look for the National LABRE station to be active using the special callsign ZY78AA during and throughout the month of February. All QSOs will be confirmed with a beautiful commemorative QSL card. To receive directly (by mail), send a SAE + IRC or 2 USDs. QSL to all LABRE callsigns via PT2AA. [OPDX Bulletin]

01/02/2012:  ENGLAND - I.S.W.L. CLUB CALLSIGNS - VARIOUS -
The ISWL Club Callsigns in use during February 2012 will be:
GX4BJC /A - Operated from Tewkesbury, in Gloucestershire, by Walt - G3NYY. (/A WAB Square = SO83 - England, IOTA = EU-005 & WLOTA = LH-1841).
MX1SWL /A - Operated from Dagenham, in Essex, by John - M0HEM. (/A WAB Square = TQ48 - England, IOTA = EU-005 & WLOTA = LH-1841).
The I.S.W.L. is a member of the European PSK Club.
All QSL Info is on www.iswl.org.uk/ or www.qrz.com/ or via www.eQSL.cc/  NO LOTW.
I.S.W.L. Awards are available to all Hams and SWL's - see www.iswl.org.uk/ for full details. eQSL.cc cards ARE welcomed for our awards.
Very best wishes to all, Pete Rayer, ISWL Life Vice President, Bournemouth, UK. [G-13038]

01/02/2012:  JAPAN - YOSHIKAWA MINAMI STATION - 8J1YMS -
Special event station 8J1YMS will be active between 1 February and 31 March 2012 to celebrate the opening of the new Yoshikawa Minami Station, constructed by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on the Musashino Line in Yoshikawa (JCC 1343), Saitama prefecture, Kanto region, island of Honshu (AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan. It is scheduled to open on 17 March 2012. QSL via the JARL Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

01/02/2012:  JAPAN - SYSTEM LITE - 8J9LITE -
Special event station 8J9LITE will be active the entire month of February 2012 for the Campaign for Amateur Radio License Electronic Application, by Hokuriku Bureau of Telecommunications. (Utilizing the application system "Denshi Shinsei·Todokede (or Electronic Application and Notification) System Lite"). The Hokuriku Bureau of Telecommunications is located in Kanazawa(-city) JCC 3001, Ishikawa prefecture, Chubu region, island of Honshu (AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan. QSL via the JARL Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

10/02/2012:  ENGLAND - WORTH VALLEY RAILWAY - GB5ØWVR -
Jack, G0FQN, will operate special event station GB50WVR, starting on Friday 10 February, and then throughout 2012 on various dates, to celebrate 50 years of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. QSL via 2E1HQY direct, or via the RSGB Bureau and eQSL. Further information and updates will be available at: www.qrz.com/db/GB50WVR [GB2RS]

10/02/2012:  MOROCCO - RADIO-AMATEURS DU MOROC - 5C2P -
Members of IARU Society Association Royale des Radio-Amateurs du Maroc will be active with the special callsign 5C2P between 10 February and 14 February, 2012. This includes being an entry in the CQ WW WPX RTTY contest. QSL via IK2PZC. [ARRL DX News]

12/02/2012:  FRANCE - 9TH ANTARCTIC ACTIVITY WEEK - TM9AAW -
Look for special event station TM9AAW to be on air between 12-26th February, 2012. Activity is to celebrate the 9th Antarctic Activity Week. Operation will be made by Francois, F8DVD, from his QTH of Macon in the east part of France. WAP reference for TM9AAW is 220. QRV from 40 to 10 metres, mostly SSB. QSL via F8DVD, direct (SAE + 1 IRC or 2 USD) or via the French REF Bureau. For more details, see: tm9aaw.monsite-orange.fr/ or TM9AAW on QRZ.com. [F8DVD]

13/02/2012:  U.S.A. - ARIZONA CENTENNIAL - K7UGA -
The Central Arizona DX Association (www.cadxa.org) has announced a special event operation in celebration of the Arizona Centennial on 13-19 February, 2012. Individual CADXA members will be operating from their home stations using K7UGA, the callsign of the late U.S. Senator, and a native Arizonian, Barry M. Goldwater. Expect activity on all bands and modes. QSL via K7BHM, direct only. [425 DX News]

01/03/2012:  JAPAN - PEACH & BALLOON FESTIVALS - 8N1MOMO -
Look for special event callsign 8N1MOMO to be active from 1 March until 5 April 2012 to celebrate the 36th Koga-city (JCC 1404) Momo (or Peach Blossom) Festival and the 19th Fire Balloon Contest. Koga(-city) is located in Ibaraki prefecture, Kanto region, island of Honshu (AS-007, WLOTA 2376), Japan. QSL via the JARL QSL Bureau. [JJ1WTL/AC6IM]

01/03/2012:  NETHERLANDS - AIR MUSEUM - PA1ØØNOM -
From 1st to 28th March, 2012, Fred PA0FAW will run the special event callsign PA100NOM, celebrating 100 years of the National Open Air Museum in Arnhem, Netherlands. QSL via PA0FAW. (Direct, Bureau and eQSL.cc - No LoTW). [G-13038]

08/03/2012:  TURKEY - WORLD KIDNEY DAY - TC2Ø12WKD -
Members of the Special Wireless Activity Team (TCSWAT) and the Giresun Radio Amateurs and Nature Sports Club (GITRAD), in collaboration with Turkish Society of Nephrology-Istanbul Branch, will be on the air as TC2012WKD on March 8th. Activity is taking place on "World Kidney Day" to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health, and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide. QRV on the HF bands using CW, SSB, BPSK31 and SSTV. Stations making contacts on three or more bands or modes will receive a special award via e-Mail. QSL via the TA incoming QSL Bureau or via TCSWAT. [OPDX Bulletin]

10/04/2012:  ENGLAND - TITANIC CENTENARY - GR1ØØMGY -
The sinking of White Star Line's RMS Titanic on 15th April 1912 sent shock-waves around the world and has touched our hearts ever since. To commemorate this tragic event, special event station GR100MGY will be activated between 10-15th April, 2012. Some fifteen operators will man two 400 watt transmitters on the eight HF bands from 3.5 to 28 MHz, using directional antennas. Only CW will be used except on the open days, 14-15th April, when SSB will help the public to understand the operation. Activity on VHF is also planned. GR100MGY will be located at 0°37'18" West, 51°11'49" North, Locator IO91QE: Charterhouse, Hurtmore Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2DX, England (EU-005, WLOTA 1841). QSL via G3SXW, direct or Bureau. [dx-world.net]

14/04/2012:  BELGIUM - TITANIC CENTENARY - ON1ØØTT -
UBA Sectie ON4EKO will activate the special event station ON100TT to commemorate the Titanic Centenary between 14 April and 31 December, 2012. QRV on all HF and VHF bands, using all modes. QSL via ON4WDL, direct (with SAE + 2 green stamps) or by the Bureau. [UBA HF News]

25/05/2012:  ITALY - CARNIVAL OF VENICE - II3CV -
The Extreme DX & Contest Group will use special callsign II3CV between 25 January and 25 February, 2012, 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/ [425 DX News]

26/05/2012:  U.S.A. - 75YRS GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE - W6G -
The San Francisco Amateur Radio Club (W6PW) in cooperation with the California Historical Society celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, 26-27 May 2012. W6G will be working SSB and CW, 26 May - 27 May, 2000z-2200z, 28.375 24.975 21.275 18.125 14.275 7.175 3.750. Certificate and QSL. Tony Dowler KM6DA, PO Box 1749, Pacifica, CA 94044. SSB and CW. Certificate available for working 5 Bands. [UBA HF News]

27/07/2012:  ENGLAND - LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES - 2O12L -
2O12L will be the callsign of the London ham radio station celebrating the Olympic Games and Paralympics. Based at Eltham Palace (WW Loc. JO01AK), which is in the Borough of Greenwich, England (EU-005, WLOTA 1841), one of the six 'host boroughs' for the Games, five stations will be active simultaneously, three on HF and two on VHF. Operation will cover the period of the Olympics and Paralympics, and the two weeks in between (27 July to 9 September, 2012). In total they plan to make at least 60,000 contacts during the seven week period. Visitors may view an exhibition about radio communications and electronics, and sit down at the radio and make contact with amateur radio operators right around the world. They are also offering 'bite-sized' talks giving an overview of radio and its importance in the modern world. All hams who visit the Olympics, from anywhere around the world, are encouraged to visit 2O12L. QSL via G4WNF, direct or Bureau. Please check website often, for updates as the project progresses at: www.2o12l.com/ [Southgate ARC]