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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.

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

VP8/SG - SOUTH GEORGIA ISLANDS, AN-007
Lars,MM0DWF, will stay in Husvik (an old whaling base) on South Georgia (AN-007) between Jan 27 and Feb 28. He plans to be QRV as VP8DIF on all bands and his QSL manager is Franz,DJ9ZB.
Check also his website at: http://www.lars-boehme.de/vp8dif
TNX DXNL 1555

E51/S, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS. By the time you read this, Dick, AD7AF, will be active as E51WWA from Rarotonga Island (OC-013) between January 27th and February 7th. He will then move to Mauke Island (OC-083) and operate between February 10-21st. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, CW and SSB.
His operations will include the ARRL DX CW Contest (February 16-17th) as a Single-Op/100w entry. He will be using a Elecraft K2 with only 100 watts into an off-center-fed dipole and an enhanced Buddypole. QSL via AD7AF.

J7, DOMINICA (NA-101). By the time you read this, Seth, SM0XBI, should be active as J79XBI until March 2nd. Activity will be on all bands but only SSB. During his stay, Leif, SM5FWW, will take care of any direct cards for him. Leif informs that postage from Sweden to the world is .50 USDs or 1 new IRC. QSL to: LB Lindgren, Box 22, SE-59021 Vaderstad, Sweden.
TNX Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 843

KG4 - GUANTANAMO BAY, NA-015
Tip,N4SIA (KG4AS, QSL via N4SIA), Bill,W4WV (KG4WV, QSL via W4WV), Stu,K4MIL (KG4SS, QSL via K4MIL), and Emmett,KD4OS (KG4OS, via KD4OS), plan to arrive at Guantanamo on Jan 29 and want to work on all bands for two weeks. They bring a Force 12 and a Windom antenna along and also plan to spruce up the local clubstation while they are there.
Their QTH will be the "Marine Hill" and the callsign KG4DD.
Via DXNL 1556

JD, MINAMI TORISHIMA (OC-073). Look for Masa, JA6GXK, to once again be active as JD1BMM between January 31st and February 19th. Activity will be limited to his spare time, but he will concentrate on North America and Europe on the low bands.
TNX Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 843

BANGLADESH, S2. Toby, SM4XDJ is QRV as S21XJ from Dhaka for a few weeks. Activity is on the HF bands using SSB and various digital modes during his evening hours and weekends. QSL via SM4XIH.
Via ARLD006 DX news.

TURKEY, TA. Special event station TC800NH is QRV until February 15 in commemoration of the 800th anniversary of famous Turkish folk hero Nasreddin Hoca. Activity is mostly on 40, 20 and 17 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via TA1HZ.
Via ARLD006 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.

ES90, ESTONIA. During the month of February, look for 26 stations to sign with the prefix ES90 on the bands. Activity is to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Estonian Republik. Some stations mentioned are: ES90M and ES90G - QSL Manager is Vello, ES1QD
ES90J - QSL Manager is Victor, ES1GE
TNX Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 843

S2, BANGLADESH. Toby, SM4XDJ, will be active as S21XJ from Dhaka for a few weeks starting February 1st. Activity will be SSB and the digital modes during his evening hours and weekends. QSL via SM4XIH. Look for online logs to be available at: http://s21xj.fittest.nu/
TNX Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 843

TA - TURKEY
The "TC Special Wireless Activity Team" will show up as TC800NH from Feb 1-15 to remember the 800th birthday of the Turkish national hero Nasreddin Hoca. Listen for them in SSB/CW mainly on 17m/20m/40m.
QSL via TA1HZ. See also: http://tcswat.tripod.com
Via DXNL 1556

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5. Saul, WA1UKN is QRV as VP5/WA1UKN from Grand Turk until May 7. Activity is on 40, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 meters. QSL to home call.
Via ARLD006 DX news.

Frank, PU2MLC will be active as PU2MLC / SA028 from Saint Sebastian Island (SA028) Brazil. I plan to operate SSB only on HF (80m and 10m) and 6 meters working with 100W using vertical and dipole antennas. QSL via PU2MLC (pu2mlc@gmail.com). Starting feb. 1st until feb. 15th.
73´s for all.

YN - NICARAGUA
Andrei,EW1AR/NP3D, Demitry,AK2P, and Joel,KB2PDW, announced their operation as H7/NP3D from Feb 3-11. During the WPX RTTY Contest on Feb 9/10 they will sign YN2S. Before and after the contest they will emphasize RTTY but will work also in SSB/CW on all bands. Logs will be uploaded to the LoTW, your paper QSLs should be sent direct to W3HNK.
Via DXNL 1556

BONAIRE, CURACAO, PJ2. Goose, PJ2/W8AV will be QRV from Curacao from February 4 to 18 while on holiday. Activity is on the HF bands using CW and some RTTY. QSL to home call. In addition, George,K8GG, Gary, KD9SV and George, W8UVZ are QRV as PJ4/homecalls from Bonaire, IOTA SA-006, until February 8. Activity is mainly on the newer bands, with some activity on 160 and 80 meters. QSL to home calls.
Via ARLD006 DX news.

PJ2, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES. Tom, K0GKD, will be active as PJ2/K0GKD from Signal Point, Curacao (SA-006, also count for WLOTA LH-0942), between January 29th and February 4th. Activity will be on all bands. QSL via his home callsign. Also, look for Geoff/W0CG to be active as PJ2DX from Signal Point between February 4th and April 1st. Activity will be on all bands and modes, and contesting with members of the Caribbean Contesting Consortium (PJ2T). QSL via his home callsign. Later in the year, Viaceslav, LY4F, will be active as PJ2/LY4F from Signal Point, September 4-18th.

3B8, MAURITIUS. Gwyn, G4FKH, will be active as 3B8/G4FKH starting February 5th through March 14th. Using only a Yaesu FT100 at 100 watts and a dipole cut for 40 meters, Gwyn will be active on 40-10 meters, CW ONLY, but does not expect to work Europe above 15m. Gwyn states, "Although I will be working a kind of holiday operation, I intend to remain on air for long periods when conditions are good! QSL via the home callsign.
TNX Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 843

V3, BELIZE. Operators Rick/KT7G and Lake/N7WO will be active as V31TB nd V31WO respectively, between February 6-19th. Their activity will include the CQ WPX RTTY Contest (February 9-10th) as V31TB. QSL via KT7G. They will also be active in the ARRL CW DX Contest (February 16-17th) as V31WO. QSL via N7WO. Outside of the contests they will be on 160-6 meters, CW and RTTY. Logs may possibly be uploaded to the LoTW.
TNX Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 843

TI9, COCOS ISLAND, NA-012
An international team of 14 OPs will activate Isla de Coco (NA-012) signing TI9K from Feb 6-14. They plan to work with six stations in CW/SSB/RTTY/PSK31 and via EME on 2m/70cm. QSL via EA2CRX (buro/direct).
TNX DXNL 1555

XU - CAMBODIA
Starting on February 7 DK7TF, DL4FP and DK7PE of the "Lufthansa Amateur
Radio Club" (LARC) will become QRV as XU7DLH with two transceivers and
wire antennas, if possible also on 160m. Their stay will last for about
one week and their QSL manager is DK7TF.
Via DXNL 1557

HC1 & PY1, ECUADOR AND BRAZIL. Rick, NE8Z, informs OPDX that he will be active as HC1MD from Tumbaco, Ecuador, between February 7-14th and February 21-27th. Activity will be CW/SSB on 80-10 meters with 700 watts using a Carolina Windom antenna. He will also be on 6 meters with 100 watts using a Stressed Moxon SM-50 antenna. Also, look for him to sign PY1/NE8Z from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, between February 14-21st. He states that this activity will be 99% beach...1% radio! QSL both operations via K8LJG: John C. Kroll, 3528 Craig Drive, Flint, MI 48506 USA.
TNX Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 843

3D2 - A large group of members of the Mitsubishi Electric Tokyo Ham Club will be DX vacationing on Fiji on 8-10 February. They plan to operate on 160-6 metres as 3D2/JM1YGG. QSL via JM1YGG. [TNX N1DG]
Via 425 DX news 875

VU - INDIA / H4 - SOLOMON ISLANDS
Bernhard,DL2GAC, is globetrotting again: First he will show up as
VU2BMS from Cochin in India from Feb 8-22. He will then fly to Honiara,
the capital of the Solomons, where he will reactivate his oll callsign
H44MS from Mar 5 until Apr 27. As usual Bernhard confirms all QSL cards
via bureau or direct very reliably after his return home.
Via DXNL 1557

PY - Joska, HA9RT reports he will be active as PT7/HA9RT from Praia das Fontes, Ceara (Brazil) on 8-19 February. He plans to operate on 160-10 metres usign 100 watts and wire antennas. QSL via home call.
Via 425 DX news 875