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JonBoy Radio DX News 2014

160 METRES IN PORTUGAL:
Amateur radio operators in Portugal have been granted temporary use of the extended 160m band segment 1850-2000kHz to participate in several contests during 2014:

The CQ WW 160 Meter Contest (CW and SSB);
The CQ WW DX Contest (CW and SSB) and
The ARRL 160 Meter Contest.

[TNX CT1BOH]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1187 - 01FEBRUARY.2014]

ANTARCTICA:
Mike, RW1AI will be active as RI1ANT from Mirny Station, Antarctica from December 2013 through February 2015. QSL via RW1AI, direct or bureau. Logsearch at www.qsl.net/ua1ake/logs/.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1176 - 16NOVEMBER.2013]

HEARD ISLAND 2016:
Originally planned for January 2014 and then postponed to January 2015 [425DXN 1181], the expedition to Heard Island (VK0EK) is now scheduled for January 2016. Version 2.3 of the "Project Description" was released on 01 February, and it can be found at www.heardisland.org (click on Documents).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1188 - 08FEBRUARY.2014]

PACIFIC TRIP:
Dave, G4BUO will be active holiday style from A35UO from Tongatapu (OC-049), Tonga from 29 July to 04 August.
He will operate CW only on 40-10metres. QSL via G4BUO.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

PACIFIC TRIP:
AC8W, KC8CO, KN8R and N8LJ will be active from Tongatapu OC-049), Tonga and Tavenuni (OC-016), Fiji between mid-August and early September as follows:

16-24 August A35AC, A35CO, A35LT and A35TR
26 August-02 September 3D2AC, 3D2CO, 3D2LJ and 3D2TR

They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-10metres from both locations.
QSL A35TR and 3D2TR via K8AQM, all others via K8ESQ.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

PACIFIC TRIP:
Joe, OZ0J (www.oz0j.dk) will be active as

KH0/OZ0J from Saipan (OC-086) from 26 August to 02 September, and as
T88VW from Koror (OC-009), Palau on 02-09 September.

From both locations he will operate SSB, CW and digital modes (RTTY or PSK) on 80-6metres "depending on the equipment and the conditions". QSLs via OZ0J, direct or bureau (OQRS on Club Log).
[TNX OZ0J]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

POSTAL RATES (NEW ZEALAND):
Effective 01 July, New Zealand Post will implement a postal rate increase (www.nzpost.co.nz/july2014). The postage required to send "medium letters" by International Air to Australia & South Pacific will be 2.00 NZD (about 1.75 USD), and 2.50 NZD (about 2.20 USD) to the rest of the world.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1207 - 21JUNE.2014]

AUGUST 2014

3D2_rot : ROTUMA - IOTA [OC-060]
Tony, 3D2AG will be back on Rotuma Island (OC-060) from 25 July to 08 August. He will be QRV in his spare time as 3D2AG/p on 40-6metres using a solar powered station with 3-element Yagi and inverted V. QSL direct to 3D2AG (see qrz.com).
[TNX 3D2AG]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

3D2 : FIJI - MANA ISLAND - IOTA [OC-121]
Aki, JA1NLX will be active as 3D2YA from Mana Island (OC-121), Fiji on 03-09 October. He will operate mainly CW on 30-10metres. QSL via JA1NLX (direct only) and LoTW. An OQRS for direct and bureau cards will be available at Club Log (bureau cards will be sent through Global QSL).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1207 - 21JUNE.2014]

4W : TIMOR LESTE [EAST TIMOR] - DILI - IOTA [OC-148]
Adhi, YB3MM will be active as 4W/NB3MM from Dili, Timor Leste (OC-148) from 31 July to 05 August. He will be QRV on 30, 20, 17, 15 and 12metres mainly SSB with some CW and PSK31, running 100watts into a 3-element yagi for 15m, a 2-element yagi for 20m, and verticals for the the other bands. QSL via IZ8CCW or YB3MM (QSLling instructions at http://www.mdxc.org/timorleste2014/).
[TNX MDXC]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1207 - 21JUNE.2014]

5H : TANZANIA - ZANZIBAR ISLAND - IOTA [AS-032]
Flavio, IW2NEF plans to be active as 5H1NE (requested callsign) from Zanzibar Island (AF-032) from 22 July to 06 August. He will operate SSB only on the HF bands. QSL via IK2DUW.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

5R : MADAGASCAR - NOSY BE - IOTA [AF-057]
Antonio IZ8CCW, Gabriele I2VGW and a multi-national team from the Mediterraneo DX Club will be active as 5R8M from Nosy Be (AF-057) from 20 October to 04 November. They will operate RTTY, SSB and CW with four stations around the clock. They also plan to participate in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest as 5R8C. QSL via IK2VUC, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Further information, including logsearch and OQRS in due course, can be found at www.mdxc.org/5r8m/
[TNX MDXC}
[Info. 425 DX News # 1208 - 28JUNE.2014]

5V : TOGO
David OK6DJ (5V7DB), Pavel OK1FPS (5V7PS) and Petr OK1FCJ (5V7ST) will be active from Togo between 21 September and 05 October, with main activity to be concentrated on 25 September-03 October with up to three stations. They plan to be QRV on the HF bands SSB, CW and digital modes (including an entry in the CQ WW DX RTTY Contest). QSL via OK6DJ (OQRS on Club Log), LoTW and eQSL. They have a website at www.cdxp.cz .
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1209 - 05JULY.2014]

5Z : KRNYA - LAMU ISLAND - IOTA [AS-040]
Markus, DJ4EL will be active as 5Z4/DJ4EL from Lamu Island (AF-040), Kenya on 04-19 October. He will operate SSB on 40-10metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau, and LoTW.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1209 - 05JULY.2014]

7Q : MALAWI
A large multinational team of 20-24 operators is being assembled for a DXpedition to take place from Malawi between 10 November and 02 December. The callsign will be 7QAA (no second number in the prefix) and the team will be split into two sub-teams:
Team One will operate only SSB and RTTY (160-6 metres) on 10-20 November, while Team Two will operate CW only from 21 November to 02 December, including a M/2 entry in the CQ WW DX CW Contest. The logs will be uploaded to Club Log and LoTW on a daily basis. Bookmark www.malawidx.org for further information and updates.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1197 - 12APRIL.2014]

9A : CROATIA - VIR ISLAND - IOTA [EU-170]
Kary, HA9MDN will be active as 9A/HA9MDN from Vir Island (EU-170) from 25 July to 03 August. He will operate SSB, RTTY, PSK and SSTV, and will take part in the IOTA Contest. QSL via home call (bureau preferred) and eQSL.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

BY : CHINA - YONGXING - XISHA ARCHIPELAGO - IOTA [AS-143]
BA7CK, BD7HC and B7/BD1TX were expected to be active from Yongxing and other islands in the Xisha Archipelago (AS-143) starting on 22 July. They will there for about two weeks, with spare time activity on 15metres SSB and digital modes. QSL BA7CK and BD7HC via BA4TB; QSL B7/BD1TX via BD1TX.
[TNX BA4TB]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

C2 : NAURU - IOTA [OC-031]
Yuki, JH1NBN will be active again as C21BN from Nauru (OC-031) from 27 July to 16 August. He will operate SSB on 80-6metres in his spare time. QSL via home call.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

C2 : NAURU - IOTA [OC-031]
Stan, LZ1GC will be active as C21GC from Nauru (OC-031) from 28 September to 14 October. He plans to be QRV on 160-10metres CW, SSB and probably RTTY. This will not be a holiday style operation! QSL via home call, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Target frequencies and further information can be found at www.c21gc.com.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1207 - 21JUNE.2014]

C6 : BAHAMAS - IOTA [NA-001]
WM2W and N0TW will be active as C6ANW and C6ATW from the Bahamas on 01-04 August. They will be QRV on 10metres SSB, especially during the 10-10 Summer QSO Party (www.ten-ten.org). QSL via N0TW.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

C6 : BAHAMAS - ANDROS ISLAND - IOTA [NA-001]
Tim, AF1G is now living and working on Andros Island (NA-001), Bahamas until 20 November. He is QRV as AF1G/C6A on 80-6metres SSB. QSL via LoTW, or direct to Tim Hardy, PSC 1012 Box 593, FPO AA 34058-9998, USA.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1183 - 04JANUARY.2014]

CE : SOUTH SHETLANDS - KING GEORGE ISLAND - IOTA [AN-010]
Jorge, CE9OJZ (home call CE3OJZ) works for the Directorate General for Civil Aviation of Chile, and will be stationed at the Teniente Marsh aerodrome on King George Island, South Shetlands (AN-010) until March 2015. QSL via XQ7UP (direct) and LoTW.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1203 - 17MAY.2014]

CX : URUGUAY
Founded in 1984, Radiogrupo Sur (http://rgs30.radiogruposur.org) will use CW30A and CV3D during 2014 to celebrate their 30th anniversary. QSL direct to CX2ABC.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1183 - 04JANUARY.2014]

CY0/VA1AXC : SABLE ISLAND - IOTA [NA-063]
The CY0P DXpedition team (VE1RGB, AI5P and WA4DAN) has donated a complete HF station to Aaron, CY0/VA1AXC, who is returning to Sable Island around 16 April. The team has also ordered new antenna wire for his all band dipole. This is in addition to all of the antennas and coaxial cables used by CY0P and donated to Parks Canada at the conclusion of the DXpedition. Aaron works a rotating schedule for Parks Canada ( approximately two months on the island, and two months back in Nova Scotia). QSL via JE1LET, direct only.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

Aaron, VA1AXC is now active as CY0/VA1AXC from Sable Island. He works a rotating schedule for Parks Canada (approximately two months on the island, and two months back in Nova Scotia), and is QRV in his limited spare time using the equipment donate by the CY0P team. Aaron is new to HF radio operating, so be patient with him. QSL via JE1LET, direct only.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1189 - 15FEBRUARY.2014]

D2 : ANGOLA
Craig MM0SSG will return to Angola on 16 January, and will be active as D2SG in his spare time until December. QSL via GM4FDM and LoTW.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1184 - 11JANUARY.2014]

DL : DEUTSCHLAND [GERMANY] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall and the Inner German Border, which paved the way for German reunification, special callsign DQ25GRENZE (Grenze means "border") will be active until the end of the year from several historic sites in northern Germany. QSL via DJ7AO. A dedicated website can be found at http://dq25grenze.de
[TNX DX Newsletter]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1184 - 11JANUARY.2014]

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DL : DEUTSCHLAND [GERMANY] - SPECIAL EVENT CALLSIGN
Special event callsign DB50FIRAC will be active from 01 January through 31 December to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Federation Internationale des Radio Amateurs Cheminots (International Federation of Railway Radio Amateurs). QSL via bureau, LoTW and eQSL.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1182 - 28DECEMBER.2013]

DL : DEUTSCHLAND [GERMANY] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
To celebrate DARC Mainz Chapter's (DL0MZ) 60th anniversary, special callsign DL60JMZ (DOK 60K07) will used from 01 January to 31 December 2014. QSL via the bureau.
[TNX DK8ZZ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1182 - 28DECEMBER.2013]

DL_ant : GERMAN ANTARCTIC STATION "NEUMAYER III" - IOTA [AN-016]
Felix, DL5XL will be working at the German Antarctic station Neumayer III from 20 December to 08 February. He will operate mainly CW as DP1POL in his spare time. QSL via DL1ZBO, direct or bureau, and LoTW. Logsearch on Club Log.
Holger, DH1HB will be located at the same research station until February 2015, and will be QRV as DP0GVN (QSL via DL5EBE).
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1180 - 14DECEMBER.2013]

DU : PHILIPPINES - CEBU ISLAND - IOTA [OC-129]
Leo, DW1OXL (formerly YC9MLL) has a new job on Cebu Island (OC-129) and is expected to be on air as DW1OXL/7 during his posting there. QSL via M0OXO (preferably through the OQRS on www.m0oxo.com).
[TNX M0OXO]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1210 - 12JULY.2014]

E6 : NIUE - IOTA [OC-040]
Haru, JA1XGI will be active as E6XG from Niue (OC-040) on 01-06 December. He will be QRV on 160-10meters mainly CW, with some SSB and digital modes. He will be especially looking for Europe on the low bands. QSL via home call. Logsearch on OQRS on Club Log. He has a website at http://e6xg.yolasite.com
[Info. 425 DX News # 1209 - 05JULY.2014]

EA : ESPANA [SPAIN] - SPECIAL PREFIXES
King Juan Carlos of Spain (EA0JC) will end his reign on 18 June, and leave monarchy to his son Felipe. In celebration of the event, Spanish amateur radio operators are allowed to use special prefixes from 18 June to 18 September. EA stations can use AM0 followed by their usual call area number (e.g. EA4XYZ becomes AM04XYZ), EB stations can use AN0 (e.g. EB8XYZ becomes AN08XYZ) and EC stations can use AO0 (e.g. EC9XYZ becomes AO09XYZ).
[TNX URE]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1206 - 14JUNE.2014]

F : FRANCE - SPECIAL EVENT STATION
Special event station TM14JAM will be active from 27 July to 10 August for the 7th European Jamboree (www.eurojam.eu) to be held in Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois, Normandy. QSL via F5OWK, direct or bureau, LoTW and eQSL.
[TNX F8REF]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

F : FRANCE - SPECIAL EVENT CALL - ISSOIRE - AUVERGNE
Special event call TM36CDXC will be active on 06-20 September for the 36th Clipperton DX Club's Convention (http://wp.cdxc.org/), to be held in Issoire, Auvergne on 19-21 September. All of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1209 - 05JULY.2014]

F : FRANCE - SPECIAL EVENT STATION
Special event station TM68VA will be active between 24 May and 18 October (further information on qrz.com) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. The suffix stands for the Vieil Armand (aka Hartmannswillerkopf), a rocky spur in the Vosges mountains of Alsace where a long battle was fought in 1915. QSL via F6KDL (all of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau).
[TNX F6AJA]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1203 - 17MAY.2014]

FK : CHESTERFIELD ISLANDS & TWO NEW CALEDONIAN GROUPS - IOTA [see text]
Michel, FK8IK will be sailing with some non-ham friends between 01 and 30 November, with planned visits to the Chesterfield Islands and two New Caledonian IOTA groups. His tentative schedule is as follows:

05-09 November TX5C Chesterfield Islands (OC-176)
14-17 November TX5E d'Entrecasteaux Reefs (OC-058)
21-24 November TX5B Belep Islands (OC-079)

Michel will sign FK8IK/mm when sailing.
While on the islands he will operate CW and SSB on 40-10metres running 100watts into a vertical antenna.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1205 - 07JUNE.2014]

FO_m : MARQUESAS ISLANDS - NUKU HIVA - IOTA [OC-027]
Jared, N7SMI and Grant, KZ1W will be active as TX7G from Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (OC-027) on 18-26 October, CQ WW DX SSB Contest included. The will be QRV on 80-10metres, running high power into vertical antennas directly on the beach. QSL via N7SMI, direct and bureau (logsearch on OQRS on Club Log), LoTW and eQSL. QSLling policy and further information can be found at http://tx7g.com/
[Info. 425 DX News # 1209 - 05JULY.2014]

TX4A : MATTHEW ISLAND - IOTA [OC-218]
The website for the TX4A DXpedition to Matthew Island (OC-218)[425DXN 1198] is now up and running at http://tx4a.yolasite.com. Cezar (VE3LYC) will be joined by Bob (KD1CT), as PA3EXX is no longer available for the trip. They plan to be active from the island for four days between 01 and 09 September, and to maintain one station on the air around the clock, operating on 40-10metres CW and SSB. The team will meet in Noumea two days before leaving to the island. Sailing is supposed to take 2-3 days each way, depending on wind and currents. Dan, W4DKS (dan.sullivan[@]verizon.net) will be the pilot station for the operation. QSL via VE3LYC, direct or bureau; logsearch and OQRS on Club Log. This will a very difficult and very expensive project. The team is looking for financial support from groups and individuals who wish to assist in defraying some of the costs. PayPal donations can be made through the website.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1205 - 07JUNE.2014]

The website for the TX4A DXpedition to Matthew Island (OC-218) [425DXN 1198] is under construction at http://tx4a.yolasite.com. This IOTA group was activated by FK5M (operators FK8CR, FK8GM and FK1RF) on 03-04 December 1996 and again on 23 April 1997. Both logs are still open (see http://lesnouvellesdx.fr/voirlogs.php) and Jean-Michel, F6AJA still has some blank cards.
[TNX F6AJA]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1199 - 26APRIL.2014]

FT/T : TROMELIN ISLAND - IOTA [AF-031]
Activated for the first time in 1954 (FB8BK/T) and for the last time in 2000 (FR/F6KDF/T), Tromelin Island (AF-031) is one of the top ten Most Wanted DXCC Entities. Landing and operating permissions for the joint effort by the Radio Club de Provins and the Lyon DX Gang [425DXN 1154] have been granted, and Tromelin will be back on the amateur radio bands from 30 October to 10 November 2014. Six operators (Franck F4AJQ, Flo F5CWU, Fred F5ROP, Eric F5SIH, Seb F5UFX and Michel FM5CD) will be QRV on 160-10metres CW, SSB and RTTY with four stations. The organizers estimate a budget in the range of USD90,000 (with logistics taking a major share of it),and fundraising has started. Visit www.tromelin2014.com for regular updates and information on how to contribute to this expensive project.
[TNX F5NQL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1182 - 28DECEMBER.2013]

FW : WALLIS ISLAND - IOTA [OC-054]
Jean-Jacques, TK5JJ will spend two years on Wallis Island (OC-054) and will be active as FW5JJ on the HF bands, as well as on 6metres and 2m EME. QSL via F5RXL, direct or bureau, and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1169 - 28SEPTEMBER.2013]

GB2NZ : ENGLAND - SPECIAL CALLSIGN & ANNIVERSARY
18 October will see the 90th anniversary of the first UK to New Zealand radio contact, made on 80 metres between 18-year-old Cecil Goyder (2SZ) at Mill Hill School in London and Frank Bell (4AA) in Shag Valley, on New Zealand's South Island. To celebrate this anniversary, special callsign GB2NZ will be active from 20 September to 18 October. The call will be made available in turn to a series of stations around the UK during this period. GB2NZ will operate CW and SSB, on 80m when there is propagation but otherwise on the HF bands. In addition, the unique callsign 2SZ will be active on 11-18 October from Mill Hill School. QSL for either GB2NZ and 2SZ via M0OXO, preferably through his OQRS at www.m0oxo.com. Complete information on the event can be found at www.gb2nz.com.
[TNX G3BJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

GM : ALBA [SCOTLAND] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN - IOTA [see text]
Special callsign GB4CGS is being used by the Worked All Britain Awards Group to commemorate the Commonwealth Games being held in Scotland from 23 July to 03 August. The call will be used from 12 different locations (one for each day of the games), including the Isle of Bute (EU-123) on 25 July, the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse on 29 July and Shetland Mainland (EU-012) on 01 August. QSL via G7GJU. Activation schedule and information on the relevant award can be found at http://www.qrz.com/db/GB4CGS
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

GM : ALBA [SCOTLAND] - SUMMER ISLES - TANERA MOR - IOTA [EU-092]
Jim, MM0BQI will be active as MA0BQI from Tanera Mor, Summer Isles (EU-092) from 21 July to 03 August. He will participate in the IOTA Contest as GA1J. QSL for both callsigns via MM0BQI, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

GM : ALBA [SCOTLAND] - GLASGOW - COMMONWEALTH GAMES
GA14CG will be the flagship station of the XX Commonwealth Games (the third largest multi-sport event in the world, after the Olympic Games and the Asian Games), to be held in Glasgow, Scotland from 21 July to 03 August. Expect activity on 160-2metres, using CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via LoTW and eQSL; direct and bureau paper QSL cards should be requested through the OQRS on Club Log.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1209 - 05JULY.2014]

GM : ALBA [SCOTLAND} - "HOMECOMING" - SPECIAL PREFIX
This is the year of "Homecoming" in Scotland, a celebration aimed at attracting the Scottish Diaspora as well as those interested in Scotland and its traditions.
Licensed amateurs with a main station address in Scotland will be permitted to use the special prefix "A" (GA, MA, 2A) instead of the usual "M" from 25 January (Burns Night) to 30 November (St. Andrew's Day). "A" stands for Alba, the Gaelic name for Scotland. An award is sponsored by the GMDX Group,
see http://dx-world.net/2014/homecoming-scotland-ga-ma-2a-prefixes/ for the details.
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1184 - 11JANUARY.2014]

HL : SOUTH KOREA - TAEHUKSAN ISLAND - IOTA [AS-093]
Kang, DS4DRE will be active as DS4DRE/4 from Taehuksan Island (AS-093) until 31 December. He plans to operate SSB and CW on 10-80metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[TNX DS4DRE]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1189 - 15FEBRUARY.2014]

HL_ant : KOREAN ANTARCTICIA - TERRA NOVA BAY - "JANG BOGO" RESEARCH STATION - IOTA [AN-012]
Lee, DS4NMJ will be at the new "Jang Bogo" research station at Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica between 01 February and 31 January 2015. He plans to be QRV on the HF bands as D8A and to operate mainly CW with some SSB and RTTY. QSL via HL2FDW.
[TNX DS4NMJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1186 - 25JANUARY.2014]

HP : REPUBLIC of PANAMA
Jose, HP2AT will be active as 3E100PC from 01 June to 31 August to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal. QSL via LoTW or direct to HP2AT.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1201 - 10MAY.2014]

HP : PANAMA - SPECIAL EVENT STATION
Special event station HO100CANAL will be active from 19 April through 15 August, the date that marks the 100th anniversary of the formal opening of the Panama Canal. Expect activity on 160-10metres SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK. QSL via HP1AVS.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1197 - 12APRIL.2014]

I : ITALIA [ITALY] - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
4U20B is a special callsign being used by Ivo, 9A3A (4U1GSC) until July 2015 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Unites Nations Logistic Base in Brindisi, Italy. The UNLB has been in operation since late 1994; it provides logistic support, telecommunications and training for all peacekeeping operations around the world. QSL via 9A2AA, direct or bureau.
[TNX 9A2AA]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

IS0 : SARDINIA - SAN PIETRO ISLAND - IOTA [EU-165]
Massimo, I0PNM will be active as IM0/I0PNM from San Pietro Island (EU-165) from 20 July to 18 August. He will be QRV on 20-10metres SSB, RTTY and PSK, and will participate in the IOTA Contest. QSL via home call (direct).
[TNX I0PNM]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

JD1 : NIPPON [JAPAN] - MINAMI TORISHIMA - IOTA [OC-073]
Take, JG8NQJ will be back to Minami Torishima (OC-073) and active as JG8NQJ/JD1 from mid-June until mid-September. QSL via JA8CJY (direct) or JG8NQJ (bureau).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1204 - 31MAY.2014]

JW : SPITZBERGEN - IOTA [EU-026]
Alexander, UA3IPL will be active as JW/UA3IPL from Spitsbergen (EU-026) from 26 June to 28 August. He will operate SSB, slow CW and digital modes on the HF bands. QSL via RW6HS (direct).
[TNX RW6HS]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1207 - 21JUNE.2014]

KP4 : PUERTO RICO - ISLA CULEBRITA LIGHTHOUSE - IOTA [NA-099]
Anthony, WP4I and others ( Carlos KP4CPC, Rafael KP4ROS and Edgard NP4EG ) will be active from the lighthouse on Isla Culebrita (NA-099) on 15-18 August, including participation in the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend (16-17 August, http://illw.net/). They will operate SSB, CW and digital modes.
[TNX KP4CPC]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1203 - 17MAY.2014]

LA : NORGE [NORWAY] - SPECIAL PREFIXES
Celebrating their country's Constitution Bicentennial, Norwegian amateur radio operators are authorized to use special prefixes throughout the anniversay year. LA stations may use the LI prefix, and LB stations may use the LJ prefix. Also, the Gardermoen Radio Club (LA2G) has been granted permission to use the special callsign LM1814 during 2014.
[TNX NRRL]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1182 - 28DECEMBER.2013]

LZ : BULGARIA - 12 SPECIAL CALLSIGNS
Once again Radio Club Blagovestnik (LZ1KCP) will use twelve special callsigns throughout 2014 to honour as many different Bulgarian saints:

LZ1375PRB (January),
LZ1950SAS (February),
LZ1246SIT (March),
LZ1808SNS (April),
LZ1555WNS (May),
LZ1816PAS (June),
LZ1810PPW (July),
LZ1680MTS (August),
LZ37MP (September),
LZ1375IKA (October),
LZ1164SIM (November) and
LZ1784SMH (December).

QSL via bureau or direct to P.O. Box 36, 4300 Karlovo, Bulgaria. Information on the "All Bulgarian Saints 2014" award can be found at www.lz1kcp.com.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1184 - 11JANUARY.2014]

OM : SLOVAKIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Roman, OM3TOW is active as OM44LTE until 31 December to mark the introduction of the 4th generation LTE standard for mobile communications in Slovakia. QSL direct to OM3RP.
[TNX ARRL DX Bulletin]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1190 - 22FEBRUARY.2014]

OZ : DANMARK [DENMARK] - ENO ISLAND - IOTA [EU-029]
Ric, DL2VFR will be active as OZ0FR/p from Eno Island (EU-029) from 19 July to 01 August. He will operate mainly CW and will participate in the IOTA Contest. QSL via DL2VFR, bureau preferred.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1209 - 05JULY.2014]

P2 : PAPUA NEW GUINEA - IOTA [see text]
Derek G3KHZ, Hans SM6CVX and Eddy K5WQG are planning their next - and probably last - IOTA tour to Papua New Guinea as follows:

11-14 September P29VCX New Britain OC-008
15-20 September P29NI Kranket OC-258
21-24 September P29VCX Kiriwina OC-115
25-30 September P29NI Loloata OC-240

The operation will be mainly CW but there will be a station daily on SSB (mainly on 20m and 15m) and there will be some RTTY. QSL P29VCX via SM6CVX, QSL P29NI via G3KHZ. Website: p29ni.weebly.com .
[TNX IZ1CRR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1204 - 31MAY.2014]

PA : THE NETHERLANDS [HOLLAND] - TERSCHELLING - IOTA [EU-038]
Look for Dirk, PA7DN to be active as PA7DN/p from Terschelling (EU-038) from 28 July to 08 August. QSL via home call, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

PA73CORSO : THE NETHERLANDS [HOLLAND] - SPECIAL EVENT STATION
Special event station PA73CORSO will be active on all bands and modes between 12 August and 08 September for the 73rd Bloemencorso, the annual flower parade held in Zundert. QSL via PD0RWL, bureau preferred. Promoting the event during the same period will also be PA73LOU (QSL via PA0LOU) and PA73EBP (QSL via PA3EBP). Further information can be found at www.qrz.com/db/pa73corso.
[TNX PA1BR and PA2CVD]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

PA : THE NETHERLANDS [HOLLAND]
Celebrating his 30th anniversary in amateur radio, Adriaan, PE2K will be active as PE30K from 18 July to 14 August. QSL via PE2K, bureau preferred.
[TNX PE2K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1210 - 12JULY.2014]

S5 : SLOVENIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Special callsign S567O will be active on all bands until 31 December to celebrate Radio Club Cerkno's long-term president Miran Voncina (S50O), who was first licenced in 1967. The QSL cards will be printed at the end of the year. All of the QSOs will be confirmed via the bureau and LoTW. Direct cards should be sent to S50E (Radio Club Cerkno, P.O. Box 16, SI-5282 Cerkno, Slovenia).
[TNX S52JK]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1185 - 18JANUARY.2014]

S7 : SEYCHELLES - MAHE, PRASLIN & LA DIGUE - IOTA [AF-024]
Bigi, DE3BWR and Heli, DD0VR will be active as S79VR from the islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue (all count for IOTA group AF-024), Seychelles on 03-30 November. They will operate SSB and QRP CW on the HF bands. QSL via DD0VR, direct or bureau.
[TNX DE3BWR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1209 - 05JULY.2014]

T30 : WESTERN KIRIBATI - TARAWA - IOTA [OC-017]
Rolf, DL7VEE and other eleven experienced operators from Germany (namely DF7TT, DJ9HX, DK3CG, DL1RTL, DL2AWG, DL2HWA, DL2RNS, DL4SVA, DL6JGN, DL7JOM and DM2AYO) will be active as T30D from Tarawa, Western Kiribati (OC-017) on 02-15 October. They plan to operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-6metres with four stations around the clock. Logsearch on Club Log; QSL via DL4SVA, direct or bureau (OQRS on the expedition's website), and LoTW approximately six months after the conclusion of the DXpedition. Further information can be found at http://t30d.mydx.de
[Info. 425 DX News # 1199 - 26APRIL.2014]

SV9 : KRITI [CRETE] - IOTA [EU-015]
Luc, ON6DSL will be active holiday style as SV9/ON6DSL/p from Crete (EU-015) on 01-10 August. He will run QRP and operate SSB only. QSL via ome call, bureau preferred.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

T6 : AFGHANISTAN - BALKH PROVINCE - MAZAR
T6DD is the callsign issued for Dragan, 4O4A to use through 15 September. He will be QRV from from Mazar in the Balkh Province of Afghanistan on 80-6metres mainly CW. QSL via home call (direct), LoTW and eQSL; logsearch and OQRS on Club Log. The operation has been approved for DXCC credit.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1194 - 22MARCH.2014]

T8 : PALAU - KOROR - IOTA [OC-009]
Tevfik, TA1HZ will be active as T88HZ from Koror (OC-009), Palau on 24-30 October, including an entry (SOAB or SOSB, depending on conditions) in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest. QSL via LoTW or direct to TA1HZ; all of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau in June 2015.
[TNX TA1HZ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1209 - 05JULY.2014]

TA : TURKIYE [TURKEY]
Tsuyoshi, JJ2NYT will be active from Turkey as TA1/JJ2NYT (31 July to 04 August) and TA3/JJ2NYT (04-05 August). He will operate CW and SSB on 40-10metres, with main activity on 20 and 17metres CW. QSL via home call.
[TNX DX Coffee]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

TA : TURKIYE [TURKEY] - TC SPECIAL WIRELESS ACTIVITY TEAM (2014)
TC10SWAT is the callsign that the TC Special Wireless Activity Team will be using throughout 2014 to celebrate their 10th anniversary. as usual with TCSWAT operations, all of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau, LoTW and eQSL; direct requests go to TA1HZ (cards will be printed in January 2015). Information on the anniversary award can be found on www.qrz.com/db/TC10SWAT
[TNX TA1HZ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1188 - 08FEBRUARY.2014]

TK : CORSE [CORSICA] - IOTA [EU-014]
Michel, F5OZF and Solange, F5RXL will be active as TK50O from Corsica (EU-014) on 01-15 August. QSL via F5RXL, direct or bureau, and LoTW.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

TR : GABON
Sebastien, F4EIH will be in Gabon for at least three years starting on 01 February. He plans to operate SSB, PSK31 and JT65 on the HF and VHF (EME and Satellite) bands.
[TNX F6AJA and Les Nouvelles DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1082 - 28JANUARY.2012]

UA : RUSSIA - see text
Yakov RV0AJ, Sergey UN6GAO, Viktor UN7GIT and Arthur UN6QC will be active as UA0AWX/0 in late July-early August.

On 29-31 July they will be at Ivolginsky Datsan, the Buddhist temple in the Ivolginsky District (RDA BU-12) of Buryatia.
On 01-03 August they will operate from Olkhon Island (not IOTA) in Lake Baikal and the Pribaikalsky National Park, in the Olkhonsky District (RDA IR-35) of Irkutsk Oblast.

Look for activity around 7080, 14144 and 21200kHz. QSL via UN6QC (direct only) and http://eqsl.kz/.
[TNX UN6QC]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

UA : RUSSIA [see text]
Mikhail, RA1ALA and his son Misha, UB1AHJ will participate in a sailing trip from Chupa to Arkhangelsk between 20 July and 04 August. Plans are to visit several lighthouses and operate as RA1ALA/1 from a few islands along the White Sea and Barents Sea coasts. Islands mentioned include Sosnovets (RR-02-16), Morzhovets (EU-119, RR-02-08), Korga (EU-160, RR-03-04) and Mud'yugskiy (EU-153, RR-02-05). QSL via operator's instructions.
[TNX Saint Petersburg ARC]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

UA : RUSSIA - KARAGINSKY ISLAND - IOTA [AS-064]
RA1ZZ, UA0ZC, RA3AV, UA3AKO and UA1ZZ will be active as RI0Z from Karaginsky Island (AS-064) in August. They expect to reach the island on 21 August and to leave on the 27th, but actual dates will depend on weather and local conditions. They will operate CW, SSB and maybe digital modes on 80-10metres. All of the QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau. Direct cards should be sent to RA1ZZ (Vasil A. Sukhanov, Likhoborskaya Nab dom 9, Moskva, 125438, Russia). Check http://ri0z.org for further information and updates, including logsearch.
[TNX qrz.ru]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

UA_ssh : SOUTH SHETLANDS - KING GEORGE ISLAND - BELLINGSHAUSEN STATION - IOTA [AN-010]
Alexander Sinyakov, RX0QM participates in the 59th Russian Antarctic Expedition, and around 10 March he will replace Oleg, RI1ANU at Bellingshausen station on King George Island, South Shetlands (AN-010). He will be active as RI59ANT; his licence is valid through 26 November 2014.
[TNX 5B4AHJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

V2 : ANTIGUA - IOTA [NA-100]
IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH will be active as V29SH from Antigua (NA-100) from 26 July to 08 August. He will operate holiday style with a focus on 30, 17 and 12metres. QSL via VE6SH and LoTW.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

V4 : ST. KITTS - IOTA [NA-104]
Once again John, W5JON will be active as V47JA from St. Kitts (NA-104) from 25 June to 06 August. He will operate SSB on 160-6metres, and will participate in the IARU HF World Championship, CQ WW VHF and RSGB IOTA Contests. His wife Cathy (W5HAM) will also operate occasionally as V47HAM. All QSLs via W5JON (direct only) and LoTW.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1201 - 10MAY.2014]

VE : CANADA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
CF3NAVY will be active on 01-31 August to celebrate 100 years of submarine service in the Royal Canadian Navy. Activity will be on all bands and modes. QSL via VE3RCN, direct or bureau.
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

VE : CANADA - SPECIAL EVENT CALLSIGN
Special event callsign VX9CMA will be active between 01 and 31 August to celebrate the 5th Congres Mondial Acadien (Acadian World Congress, www.cma2014.com) that will be held in the Canadian Provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick and the U.S. State of Maine from 08-24th August. QSL via VE9RLW.
[TNX VA3RJ]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

VK : AUSTRALIA - SANDY ISLAND - IOTA [OC-294 - N E W ONE]
Cezar (VE3LYC), Craig (VK5CE), Johan (PA3EXX) and Bob (KD1CT) will be active as VK6ISL from Sandy Island (OC-294, new one for IOTA) for four full days between 14 and 21 September. Operations will take place using two stations around the clock, on SSB and CW, from 40 to 10metres. QSL via VE3LYC, direct (OQRS on Club Log) and bureau. "The costs associated with this project are extremely high, in great part due to the licensing restrictions imposed by the Conservation Authority for boat transportation, which drastically reduced the available options. The Team is looking for any possible financial support from groups and individuals who can help them defray some of these costs". Further information on this project can be found at http://vk6isl.weebly.com/
[TNX IZ1CRR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1207 - 21JUNE.2014]

VK : AUSTRALIA - KING ISLAND - IOTA [OC-233]
Tony, VK3VTH will be active again as VK3VTH/7 from King Island (OC-233) on 14-17 August. He will operate SSB only on 20 and 40metres, and will participate in the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend from the Currie Lighthouse. QSL via VK3VTH, direct or bureau.
[TNX rsgbiota.org]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1204 - 31MAY.2014]

VK : AUSTRALIA - GABO ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE - IOTA [OC-196]
Trevor, VK3ATX will be active again as VK3ATX/p from the lighthouse on Gabo Island (OC-196) during the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend on 16-17 August. QSL direct to home call.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1204 - 31MAY.2014]

VK : AUSTRALIA - BATHURST ISLAND - IOTA [OC-173]
Craig, VK5CE will be active as VK5CE/8 from Bathurst Island (OC-173) on 26-29 August. This IOTA group has not been activated since 1999. He will be QRV mainly on 20 and 15metres, but will also spend some time on 12m (SSB and digital) and 30m (digital). Bookmark http://oc173.blogspot.com.au/ for updates. "The less rare but still needed Granite Island (OC-228)" is in Craig's plans for this year as well.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1187 - 01FEBRUARY.2014]

VK9 : COCOS/KEELING & CHRISTMAS ISLANDS - IOTA [see text]
JA3FVJ, JA3QWN, JA3TJA, JF3PLF and JH3FUK will be active as VK9EC from Cocos/Keeling Island (OC-003) from 29 July to 02 August and as VK9EX from Christmas Island (OC-002) on 02-08 August. They plan to be QRV on 160-6metres SSB, CW, RTTY, PSK31 and FM; it will be a holiday style operation, but they "will make an effort to be QRV as long as possible". QSL via JF3PLF, direct or bureau (OQRS on Club Log), and LoTW. Website: http://vk9.nobody.jp
[TNX JF3PLF]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1205 - 07JUNE.2014]

VK9L : LORD HOWE ISLAND - IOTA [OC-004]
Preparations for the 2014 Lagunaria DX Group 13-29 October DXpedition to Lord Howe Island [425DXN 1887] are ongoing.
Michael, DL6MHW has joined the group, which now includes 16 operators.
Two callsigns have been issued:
for the standard DXpedition operation they will use VK9DLX, while during the CQ WW DX SSB Contest they will use VK9LM (in memory of DJ5CQ, SK since 1995, who was active from Lord Howe Island with this callsign several times in the 1980s and 1990s).
Lord Howe can be reached by plane, but the transport capacities on the flight are stricly limited to 14kg per person. Most of the equipment will have to be shipped from Germany to the island by sea freight, and donations to help offset those costs are gratefully accepted. See www.lordhowe2014.org for further information and updates.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1196 - 05APRIL.2014]

A large group of operators from the Lagunaria DX Group (namely DF6JC, DJ2HD, DJ5IW, DJ7EO, DJ9RR, DL1MGB, DL3DXX, DL5CW, DL5LYM, DL5XL, DL6FBL, DL8OH, DL8WPX, SP5XVY and VK2IA) will be active from Lord Howe Island (OC-004) on 13-29 October, including participation in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest. They plan to have eight fully equipped HF stations. Bookmark www.lordhowe2014.org for further information and updates.
[TNX DL1MGB]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1187 - 01FEBRUARY.2014]

VK9X : AUSTRALIA - CHRISTMAS ISLAND - IOTA [OC-002]
A team from Poland (SP2EBG, SP2GKS, SP3CYY, SP3GEM, SP6EQZ, SP6FXY, SP6IXF and SP9FOW) will be active as VK9XSP from Christmas Island (OC-002) from 18 October to 01 November. They will operate CW, SSB and RTTY on 160-6metres; at least two stations will be active around the clock, and one station will take part in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest. QSL via SP6IXF (logsearch and OQRS on Club Log), LoTW and eQSL. Bookmark www.vk9xsp.dxing.pl for further information and updates.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1207 - 21JUNE.2014]

VP2E - ANGUILLA - IOTA [NA-022]
Frank, K3TRM (www.k3trm.com) will be active as VP2ERM from Anguilla (NA-022) from 19 July to 03 August. He will operate SSB, CW and RTTY on the HF bands and 6metres. QSL via K3TRM, direct or bureau (OQRS on Club Log), and LoTW.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1210 - 12JULY.2014]

VP2M : MONTSERRAT - IOTA [AS-004]
Giovanni, IZ2DPX will be active as VP2MPX from Montserrat (NA-103) on 10-25 August. He will operate SSB on the HF bands and 6metres. QSL via IK2DUW, direct or bureau. Logsearch on Club Log.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1209 - 05JULY.2014]

VP5 : GRAND TURK ISLAND - IOTA [NA-003]
Georg, DK7LX and Phil, G3SWH will be active as VP5/G3SWH from Grand Turk Island (NA-003) on 01-09 October. They will have two stations with wire antennas and operate CW only on 80-10metres (no activity on 160, 60 or 6metres). QSL via G3SWH, direct or bureau (OQRS on Phil's website), and LoTW. Logsearch will be available at www.g3swh.org.uk/vp5-g3swh.html (to be updated daily, "subject to a decent Internet connection") and on Club Log.
[TNX G3SWH]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1205 - 07JUNE.2014]

W : UNITED STATES of AMERICA - SPECIAL EVENT STASTION
Special event station WW1USA will be on the air again on 02-03 August to commemorate the centennial of the declaration of war that started WW1. The station will again be operating from the grounds of the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO.
WW1USA has selected several significant dates in 2014 when the station will be on the air:

02-03 August,
06-07 September and
27-28 December.

See www.ww1usa.org for more details.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

W : UNITED STATES of AMERICA - CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND - IOTA [NA-083]
Special event station K4P will be active from 21 July to 03 August from Chincoteague Island (NA-083) for the 89th Annual Pony Swim. Activity during the IOTA Contest will be mainly on 40, 20 and 15metres SSB. Before and after the contest, K4P will be QRV also on PSK31, JT65/JT9 and possibly CW, on 80, 40, 30, 20, and 17metres. QSL via KS4TL, direct or bureau.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

VP8_ant : ANTARCTICA - HALLEY VI RESERCH STATION - IOTA [not shown]
Will, M0ZXA has been at Halley VI Research Station, Antarctica for a couple of months now. He plans to be QRV as VP8DOI in his spare time and "on the basis of not interfering with the scientific research experiments". Once the Antarctic summer season is over, he says, "I will be able to get a better idea of where I can site a radio and what antenna systems will be feasible". Logsearch will be provided by Club Log. Bookmark www.vp8doi.com for updates.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

W : UNITED STATES of AMERICA - SANIBEL ISLAND - IOTA [NA-069]
Jens, DL2RMM will be active as K2RMM/4 from Sanibel Island (NA-069) from 20 July to 01 August, including an entry in the IOTA Contest. QSL via DL2RMM, direct or bureau.
[TNX NG3K]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1210 - 12JULY.2014]

W100AW : UNITED STATES of AMERICA - ARRL Centennial Year - Maxim Memorial Station
Celebrating the ARRL's centennial year, the Maxim Memorial Station in Newington (W1AW) will also use the callsign W100AW during 2014. When used from regional Centennial conventions and during the IARU HF Championship, W100AW will have portable designators as appropriate. Contacts with W100AW will be worth 100 points in the ARRL Centennial QSO Party (see below).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1179 - 07DECEMBER.2013]

XE : MEXICO
XE2L and others will be active as 4C2L on 22-24 August from the Baluarte Bicentennial Bridge, the highest cable-stayed bridge in the world. They will operate SSB and CW on 80, 40, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10metres SSB and CW. QSL via XE2L (direct).
[Info. 425 DX News # 1209 - 05JULY.2014]

YB : INDONESIA - TAMBELAN ISLANDS - IOTA [OC-122]
Budi, YF1AR (www.yf1ar.com) is active as YF1AR/5 from the Tambelan Islands (OC-122) until 03 August, including an entry in the IOTA Contest. He will operate mainly SSB with some CW and digital modes on 40-10metres. QSL via N2OO or via the OQRS on Club Log.
[TNX YF1AR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

YB : INDONESIA - TAMBELAN ISLANDS - IOTA [OC-122]
Also Imam, YB4IR is going to be active from the Tambelan Islands (OC-122). Look for him signing YB4IR/5 on 02-09 August; he will be QRV on 40-10metres with an emphasis on CW. QSL via home call, direct (OQRS on Club Log) or bureau.
[TNX YB4IR]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

YB : INDONESIA - TIMOR ISLAND - KUPANG - IOTA [OC-148]
Kadek, YB9BU will be active as YB9BU/p from Kupang, Timor Island (OC-148) from 31 July to 05 August. QSL via home call (direct).
[TNX DX World]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1209 - 05JULY.2014]

YJ0 : VANUATU - EFATE ISLAND - IOTA [OC-035]
Phil ZL3PAH, Geoff ZL3GA, Paul ZL4PW and Gordon G3USR will be active as YJ0X from Efate (OC-035), Vanuatu on 03-15 October, including operations in both the SSB and CW weekends of the Oceania DX Contest (www.oceaniadxcontest.com). They will run at least two stations with amplifiers on CW, SSB and RTTY on 80-6metres (they are "investigating the cost/benefit of 160m"). "This is not a 'holiday style' expedition", they say, "so whilst there will be some down time for the ops, we are looking to make a high total number of QSOs". QSL via ZL3PAH (OQRS on Club Log); logs will be uploaded to LoTW within three months. More information can be found at http://yj2014.wordpress.com
[TNX ZL4PW]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1197 - 12APRIL.2014]

YL : LATVIA - RIGA - SPECIAL YL2014 CALLSIGNS
Riga, the capital city of Latvia, is a European Capital of Culture for 2014, and a number of special YL2014 callsigns will be in use between 01 March and 30 November. The "HamRadio Riga 2014" programme will be available at http://riga2014.ham.lv around 23 March.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1191 - 01MARCH.2014]

YO : ROMANIA - SPECIAL EVENT STATION
Special event station YR10RRO will be active between 24 July and 03 August to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Romanian radioamator.ro. QSL via YO3KPA . Logsearch and information on the relevant award at http://www.radioamator.ro/yr10rro/?l=en
[TNX N2YO/YO3FWC]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

YU : SERBIA - SPECIAL CALLSIGN
Radio Club "Mihajlo Pupin"(YU7AAA) will use special callsign YT0PUPIN until 31 December to mark the 160th anniversary of the birth of the noted scientist. QSL via YT7WA.
[TNX YT7WA]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1183 - 04JANUARY.2014]

Z2 : ZIMBABWE - BULAWAYO
Mirek, VK6DXI will be active once again as Z21DXI from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe from 14 July to 03 August. He will operate mainly CW on the HF bands and 6metres in his spare time. QSL via SP5UAF, direct or bureau. Logsearch and OQRS on Club Log.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1210 - 12JULY.2014]

ZC4 : UK SOVEREIGN BASE AREAS on CYPRUS - AKROTIRI - IOTA [AS-004]
Mike, AG6IP is active again as ZC4MIS from Akrotiri, UK Sovereign Base Areas on Cyprus, for the next five months. He operates SSB and digital modes on 40-10metres. QSL via AG6IP; QSLling policy on qrz.com, logsearch and OQRS on Club Log.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

ZD9 : GOUGH ISLAND - IOTA [AF-030]
Pierre, ZS1HF (aka ZS8M from Marion Island in 2010-11) is taking up the position of radio technician on Gough Island (AF-030) to replace a member of the current over-wintering team who died unexpectedly a few days ago. Pierre expects to depart Cape Town in a few days' time and to remain on the island until October. He will operate SSB and digital modes as ZD9M . QSL via ZS1A. Updates will be posted to www.qrz.com/db/ZD9M
[TNX ZS4BS]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1190 - 22FEBRUARY.2014]

ZD9 : TRISTAN da CUNHA - IOTA [SA-006]
Silvano, I2YSB and the Italian DXpedition Team (www.i2ysb.com/idt) announce that they will be active on all bands and modes as ZD9TT from Tristan da Cunha for three weeks in the period September-October 2015. Further information will be available in due course.
[TNX IK7JWY]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1181 - 21DECEMBER.2013]

ZK3 : TOKELAU ISLANDS - NUKUNONU - IOTA [OC-048]
Jacek, SP5EAQ and Marcin, SP5ES will be active as ZK3Q and ZK3E (requested calls) from Nukunonu, Tokelau (OC-048) starting on 08 October for three weeks (dates may change "due to the unpredictability of transport"). They will operate SSB and CW on 80-10metres. QSL route TBA. Some activity from Samoa (5W) is planned in early November on their way back home. Bookmark http://zk3.sp5drh.com for updates and logsearch.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1197 - 12APRIL.2014]

ZL7 : CHATHAM ISLANDS - WAITANGI - IOTA [OC-038]
Kaz JH1HRJ, Tack JE1SCJ, Tatsu JH1TXG and Kazu JA0VSH will be active as ZL7X from Waitangi, Chatham Islands (OC-038) on 11-16 September. They will operate CW, SSB and digital modes on the HF bands and 6metres. QSL via LoTW (preferred) and eQSL; traditional cards via JA0VSH, direct or bureau. Logsearch on Club Log. Further information on qrz.com.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1211 - 19JULY.2014]

ZS8 : MARION ISLAND - IOTA [AF-021]
Gerard, ZS1KX is due to leave South Africa on 02 April, destination Marion Island (AF-021). He expects to be QRV as ZS8KX around May for about one year. QSL to Gerard de Jong, P.O. Box 744, Wellington, 7654, South Africa (his wife will be his QSL manager).
[TNX The Daily DX]
[Info. 425 DX News # 1195 - 29MARCH.2014]

SEPTEMBER 2014

W : UNITED STATES of AMERICA - SPECIAL EVENT STASTION
Special event station WW1USA will be on the air again on 02-03 August to commemorate the centennial of the declaration of war that started WW1. The station will again be operating from the grounds of the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO.
WW1USA has selected several significant dates in 2014 when the station will be on the air:

28-29 June,
02-03 August,
06-07 September and
27-28 December.

See www.ww1usa.org for more details.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

OCTOBER 2014

W : UNITED STATES of AMERICA - SPECIAL EVENT STASTION
Special event station WW1USA will be on the air again on 02-03 August to commemorate the centennial of the declaration of war that started WW1. The station will again be operating from the grounds of the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO.
WW1USA has selected several significant dates in 2014 when the station will be on the air:

28-29 June,
02-03 August,
06-07 September and
27-28 December.

See www.ww1usa.org for more details.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

NOVEMBER 2014

W : UNITED STATES of AMERICA - SPECIAL EVENT STASTION
Special event station WW1USA will be on the air again on 02-03 August to commemorate the centennial of the declaration of war that started WW1. The station will again be operating from the grounds of the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO.
WW1USA has selected several significant dates in 2014 when the station will be on the air:

28-29 June,
02-03 August,
06-07 September and
27-28 December.

See www.ww1usa.org for more details.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

DECEMBER 2014

W : UNITED STATES of AMERICA - SPECIAL EVENT STASTION
Special event station WW1USA will be on the air again on 02-03 August to commemorate the centennial of the declaration of war that started WW1. The station will again be operating from the grounds of the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO.
WW1USA has selected several significant dates in 2014 when the station will be on the air:

28-29 June,
02-03 August,
06-07 September and
27-28 December.

See www.ww1usa.org for more details.
[Info. 425 DX News # 1212 - 26JULY.2014]

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