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OJ1ABOA, indicativo concedido a la estación científica finlandesa "Aboa" (73.03S-13.25W) en Queen Maud Land, Antártida (AN-016).

Una expedición de 11 miembros permanecerá allí durante tres meses.

Su lider, Mika Kalakoski (OH2FFP) espera estar activo a partir del 6 de diciembre, con 1 KW y un dipolo doble para 40 y 20 metros.

QSL vía OH2FFP.

BOUVET ISLAND, 3Y. Petrus, ZS6GCM is QRV as 3Y0E and will be active for the next few weeks. He has been active on 20 meters around 1500 to 1700z. QSL via LZ3HI.

3D2/R, ROTUMA. Tony, 3D2AG, reportedly has made it to Rotuma Island and
has been busy with his work assignment. By the time you read this he
should be active as 3D2AG/p until end of January. Logs will be sent to
Sam, FK8DD, and will be posted on: http://www.3d2ag.fr.tc/
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #837

3Y, BOUVET ISLAND (AN-002). Operator Petrus, ZS6GCM, is expected to be
active as 3Y/ZS6GCM from Bouvet Island, probably for the next three
months. He is with a five member team on the island and is their medic.
The operator does have a vertical antenna for 40/20/15/10 meters but
no amplifier. He is also a newly licensed amateur and has no experience
in pile-ups. So, please go easy on him. Activity will be during his
spare time only.
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #837

CE - CHILE
Al,CE1/K7CA, was very active, especially on the lowbands, last year. He produced very good signals in Europe even on 160m. Al announced to be active again from the end of December until Feb 2008 and hopefully he continues his efforts on the lowbands as well.
From: DXNL 1550

LZ130, BULGARIA (Special Event). Members of the Balkan Contest Club LZ1KZA
(LZ5A) will actiavte the special event callsign LZ130LO from January 1st
to March 31st (2008). Activity is to commemorate the 130th anniversary of
the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman yoke by Russia. QSL to LZ1KZA via
Bureau. QSLs are printed by Gold Print Service - http://www.lz3hi.com
A special award will be issued: European stations must establish 5
two-way contacts with LZ130LO on different bands or different modes,
(for DX stations - 3 contacts). The same rules are for SWLs. The fee for

The "Great Britain's Bedworth Lions Club" organized an activity takingplace from Jan 1-28. GB4BLC will be QRV in SSB on 80-10m and on 2m in FM and via satellites. QSL via G8GMU, direct or via RSGB bureau.
Via: DXNL 1552

Radio club "Belisce" in 2008. year celebrate the 50th anniversary. Special event station 9A50KDE will be active on HF, VHF and UHF band's until 31. Decembar 2008. Most of activity will be in HF and VHF contest's.

QSL via 9A1AA (bureau or direct).

E100, IRELAND. Look for special event station EI100SI to be active from
January 1st to December 31st, 2008, to celebrate the 100th anniversary
of the Boy Scouts in Ireland. QSL route will be posted on QRZ.com.
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #837

ANTARCTICA. Felix, DL5XL is QRV as DP0GVN from Neumayer 2 Base for the next three months while working on setting up Neumayer 3 Base.
QSL via DL5EBE.
Via: ARLD001 DX news

Pete,SM5GMZ, is going on another business trip through Southeast Asia in the beginning of January. He is working as a photo journalist and he will be underway until April 2008. He writes that he will try to become active as much as possible during his spare time. In January he will stay in Thailand from where he will work as HS0ZFI in all modes on all bands but Pete prefers working on the WARC and low bands. By the end of January and during February he will show up as XU7ADI from Cambodia. During March he will sign 9M6/SM5GMZ from East Malaysia and 9M8Z in the WPX Contest.

Ludwig,ZS6WLC, is using callsign ZS7BYRD from the Antarctic base SANAE IV (Vesleskarvet) during January and February. He can be found working in SSB on 14180 kHz and in AM (!) on 14280 kHz. Ludwig uses a straight key for CW. QSL cards should be sent direct to: Ludwig Combrinck, PO Box 443, Krugersdorp 1740, Republic South Africa.
Via: DXNL 1552

Mala,F4FMI, travelled to Djibouti on Jan 1 and will be active in SSB on 20m/17m/15m signing J20MB until the end of March. QSL cards will be confirmed after his return home.
Via: DXNL 1552

SENEGAL, 6W. Jacques, F6HMJ will be QRV as 6W/F6HMJ from January 8 to 29. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY.
QSL to home call.
Via: ARLD001 DX news

OC-028, V73, Ralik Chain: Randy,V73RY, is working from Kwajalein (Marshalls) until May 2008. QSL via N7RO.
Via: DXNL 1552

YS- Bob, I2JIN will be active again as YS3/I2JIN from El Salvador on 13-27 January. He plans to operate on all bands CW ony. [TNX I2FUG]
Via: 425DX News (869)

6W & J5, SENEGAL AND GUINEA-BISSAU. Peter, HA3AUI, will once again be
active from Africa and will also activate again both Senegal (as 6W2SC)
and Guinea-Bissau (as J5UAP), between January 15th and April 15th. His
activity from Senegal (6W) will be mostly Digital with some SSB on 160-6
meters. Activity from Guinea-Bissau (J5) will be on 30-10 meters. His
operations will be limited to his spare time and possibly other available
longer periods. QSL via HA3AUI direct, by the bureau, LoTW or e-QSL.
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #837

Rashad,4J9M, is on a business trip in Aktau/Kazakhstan and is working as UN/4J9M until Feb 3. His QSL manager is DL7EDH.
Via: DXNL 1552

VP6 - PITCAIRN, OC-044
Yoshitake,JJ8DEN, is signing VP6PR from Pitcairn Island (OC-044) in CW/RTTY/PSK (no SSB) on all bands from Jan 18 until Feb 9. He runs 100w and uses an IC-7000, an Inverted L antenna, dipoles on 80m/160m, a GP for 40m, a dipole for 30m and a yagi on 20-10m. His preferred QRGs are:
CW: 1821, 3503, 7003, 10103, 14003, 18071, 21003, 24893, 28003 kHz
RTTY: 14083, 18103, 21083, 24923, 28083 kHz
PSK: 14071, 18101, 21071, 24921, 28071 kHz
More information about VP6PR is available at QRZ.com. QSL via homecall.
TNX DXNL 1555

CE0/Z - JUAN FERNANDEZ ISLANDS, SA-005 Svein,CE0Z/LA6IKA, intends to become active in CW/PSK on 10m/15m/20m from Jan 22-29. QSL cards should be sent via homecall.
TNX DXNL 1555

3A, MONACO. Ghis, ON5NT, will be active as 3A/ON5NT from January 23-27th. His activity will be mostly during his morning and evening hours.
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #839

S2 - BANGLADESH
John,KX7YT, will arrive in the Bengali capital Dhaka on Jan 24 and intends to stay there for six weeks. He will hit the bands as S21YV as soon as his equipment consisting of a TS-480SAT, Force 12 tribander and wire antennas is ready. John is working in SSB/PSK31/RTTY mainly on 15m/20m/40m and sometimes also on 80m. He also plans to take part in the upcoming CQ WPX RTTY Contest (Feb 9/10). QSLs via KX7YT, via buro, direct (please enclose 1 US $ or 1 IRC) or via LoTW.
TNX DXNL 1555

DOMINICA, J7. Bill, W5SJ is QRV as J79SJ until January 29 using mostly CW. He also plans to be an entry in the CQ WW 160 Meter CW contest. QSL via W5FO.
TNX ARLD005 DX news

CHINA, BY. BY4JN/4 is QRV from Tianheng Island, IOTA AS-150, until January 28. Activity is on 80 to 15 meters using CW, and SSB. QSL via BG4JUU.
TNX ARLD005 DX news

T9, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. A team of operators will activate T93J during the CQ 160-Meter CW Contest (January 26-27th) as a Multi-Op entry. QSL via T98U or OE1EMS.
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 836

LAOS, XW. Bruce, XW1B will be QRV in the CQ WW 160 Meter CW contest. QSL via E21EIC.
TNX ARLD005 DX news

BAHAMAS, C6. George, AA7JV and Tomi, HA7HY will be QRV as C6AGU from Rum Cay, IOTA NA-001, during both the CQ WW 160 Meter CW contest and the upcoming ARRL DX CW contest. They are also active before and after each contest. QSL via operators' instructions.
TNX ARLD005 DX news

CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Valery, RD3AF will be QRV as EF8M in the CQ WW 160 Meter CW contest as a Single-Op entry. QSL via RX3DU.
TNX ARLD005 DX news

EY8, TAJIKISTAN. Nodir, EY8MM, will be active in the CQ 160-Meter CW Contest (January 26-27th) as a Single-Op/High-Power/Assisted entry. QSL via K1BV. Priority will be given to NA QSOs and New ones. See Nodir's Web page at: http://www.ey8mm.com
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 836

AUSTRALIA, VK. Steve, VK6VZ will be active in the CQ WW 160 Meter CW contest as a Single-Op entry. QSL to home call.
TNX ARLD005 DX news

AZORES, CU. Toze, CT1GFK, Manuel, CU1CB, Goncalo, CT1GPQ, Antonio, CU8AS and Hermann, HB9CRV will be QRV as CU8A from the Albarnaz Lighthouse on Flores Island, IOTA EU-089, in the CQ WW 160 Meter CW contest as a Multi/Single entry. QSL via CT1GFK.
TNX ARLD005 DX news

CQ 160m CW Contest

SVALBARD, JW. Look for Maria Teresa, JW/IN3TCH and Mauro, JW/IN3SAU to be QRV using RTTY and SSB, respectively, from the club station JW5E on Longyearbyen, IOTA EU-026, from January 26 to February 3.
QSL via IN3SAU.
TNX ARLD005 DX news

JW - SVALBARD, EU-026
Maria Teresa,JW/IN3TCH (RTTY), and Mauro,JW/IN3SAU (SSB), will be guest OPs at the clubstation JW5E in Longyearbyen (EU-026) between Jan 26 and Feb 3. QSL via IN3SAU.
TNX DXNL 1555

HONDURAS, HR. Ray, WQ7R will be QRV as HQ9R from Roatan Island, IOTA NA-057, in the CQ WW 160 Meter CW contest. Before and after the contest he is active as HR9/WQ7R. QSL both calls via K5WW.
TNX ARLD005 DX news

OH0, ALAND ISLAND (Ops Update). Operators Ari/OH5DX, Juha/OH1JT, Pasi/OH1MM, Timo/OH1TM, Mika/OH2JA, and Tomi/OH6EI will be active as OH0Z during the CQ 160-Meter CW Contest (January 26-27th, 2008) as a Multi-Op entry. QSL via W0MM.
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 836

MEXICO, XE. The Radio Club Satellite contest team will be QRV as XE1RCS in the CQ WW 160 Meter CW contest. QSL via operators' instructions.
TNX ARLD005 DX news

URUGUAY, CX. A team of Uruguayan operators will be QRV as CW0TOP in the CQ WW 160 Meter CW contest as a Multi-Op entry. QSL via CX6VM.
TNX ARLD005 DX news

CN, MOROCCO. Jim, W7EJ, will be active as CN2R during the CQ 160-Meter CW Contest (January 26-27th) as a Single-Op/High-Power entry. QSL via W7EJ. See the station from CN2R at: http://www.arraysolutions.com/Users/cn2r.htm
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 836

LUXEMBOURG, LX. Lars, DF1LON will be QRV as LX7I in the CQ WW 160 Meter CW contest as a Single-Op entry. QSL via LX2A.
TNX ARLD005 DX news

F - The French Department "Ville de Paris" was created on 1 January 1968. To celebrate the 40th anniversary, the Radio-Club de Paris (F6KVP) will be active under five special event callsigns between 1 January and 7 June as follows:
1-15 January TM8P
26 January-9 February TM4A
16 February-2 March TM1R
29 March-12 April TM2I
24 May-7 June TM7S
QSL via F6KVP. Information on the relevant award can be found at
http://arp75.free.fr/
Via: 425DX News (869)