DXNL 2358 - June 14, 2023 DX Newsletter
DXNL 2358 - June 14, 2023
DX Newsletter
a free and weekly service of
DARC Committee "DX"
(http://www.darcdxhf.de)
Editor: Andreas Salder, DK5ON
(e-mail: dxmb@darcdxhf.de)
translation by: Oliver Bock, DJ9AO
DX Activities
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4L, GEORGIA:
Rene, DL2JRM, signs 4L/DL2JRM from the 16th to 19th, including the
All Asian DX CW Contest. QSL via DL2JRM (B).
ET, ETHIOPIA:
Robert, W9XY, and Ken, K4ZW, will be active between the 19th and
29th from the club station ET3AA on 40-6m (CW, SSB, FT8). QSL via
N2OO (d/B).
F, FRANCE:
Michel, F8GGZ, marks the 400th birthday of Blaise Pascal with the
callsign TM400BP until June 21. QSL via F8GGZ.
LU, ARGENTINA:
Members of the Radio Club QRM Belgrano (LU4AAO) marks Argentine's
national day from June 17 to 25 as LU4AAO on CW, SSB, FT8. For more
information see: http://lu4aao.org/cert_dia_de_
https://www.qrz.com/db/LU4AAO
P2, PAPUA NEW GUINEA:
Gio ZL3SSB (also ZL1BRA) is currently active during his spare time
as P29VBR on 10m (SSB, FT8) with 100W. QSL via qrz.com.
XV, VIETNAM:
Andrei "Gran" UA3AA, previously operating as XV2G in 2014, is now
back on the air as XV9G on 40-6m (CW, SSB). For more information
see: www.xv9g.com.
Z2, ZIMBABWE:
David, G4NRT, currently active as Z21NRT, will leave Zimbabwe on
June 16. He has been seen on 40-10m (FT8). QSL only via LoTW, eQSL.
DX-News
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TI, COSTA RICA:
Since June 1, radio amateurs in Costa Rica may operate on 60m.
IOTA
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IOTA QRGs
CW: 28040 24920 21040 18098 14040 10114 7030 3530 kHz
SSB: 28560 28460 24950 21260 18128 14260 7055 3760 kHz
AS-106; VU, MINICOY ISLAND: Yuris arrived on the island on June 8
after a moderate delay and now operates as VU7W until June 18 on HF
and 6m (CW, SSB, FT8). QSL via YL2GN OQRS.
EU-028; I*5, TOSCANA (TUSCANY) REGION group: Stefan, HB9JAB,
currently signs IA5/HB9JAB until June 17 from Elba on 80-10m (SSB,
FT8/49). QSL via HB9JAB (B), LoTW.
EU-053; OJ0/SM, MARKET REEF: Sebastian, DG5CST, Roland, DK4RC, and
Norbert, DL4DTU, will be active as OJ0EME from June 17 to 24. Their
focus will be on EME operation on 2m to 3cm; they are also bringing
gear for even higher bands, though, and they also plan operating
via QO-100. For more information and sked contacts see:
https://dl4dtu.de/expedition-
EU-064; F, PAYS DE LA LOIRE REGION group: Belgian ops ON6ZV, ON6OM,
and ON7EG, will be active from Noirmoutier between the 17th and
23rd on 40-6m as TM6IPA on SSB and digital modes. Other callsigns
are F/ON4IPA and F/OO6P. QSL via ON6ZV.
EU-189; GM/MM, ISLE OF ROCKALL: Nobby, G0VJG, and Emil, DL8JJ,
logged more than 7000 QSOs on their recent visit to Rockall.
http://www.m0oxo.com/oqrs/log
NA-247; PJ7, SINT MAARTEN'S COASTAL ISLANDS: Eric, W3EDP, is
currently active as PJ7/W3EDP until June 17. A visit to Pelican Key
Island may be possible as well. QRV on 40, 20, and 15m (SSB,
digital modes). QSL via W3EDP, LoTW.
OC-009; T8, PALAU ISLANDS: Nobu, JA0JHQ, operates as T88PB from
Koror until June 19 on CW, SSB, anf FT8. QSL via JA0JHQ (d), LoTW.
OC-028; V7, RALIK CHAIN: Bob, N7XR, is currently putting Kwajalein
on the air, mostly oin 17 and 15m (CW, FT8) as V7/N7XR. He leaves
on June 20 but hopes to return in September. QSL via ClubLog OQRS,
LoTW.
OC-035; YJ, NEW HEBRIDES: Chris, VK2YUS, will be back on the air as
YJ0CA from Efate Island between June 17 and 28 on 40-10m (SSB). QSL
direct via qrz.com.
OC-043; T31, PHOENIX ISLANDS: T31TT had to close down early due to
one of the team members sustaining an injury. The group has
returned to Apia (5W). The logged more than 83,000 QSOs (600 SSB,
6500 CW). QSL via OQRS.
OC-182; VP6, DUCIE ISLAND: VP6A began operations a bit later than
planned because of bad weather. QSL via HA7RY.
SA-002; VP8, FALKLAND ISLANDS: VP8GGM operates from the historic
harbour at Port Stanley and from the war museum Goose Green on the
17th and 18th (International Museum Weekend). QSL via VP8ADR (d).
Other IOTA news
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AF-011; FT*G, GLORIOSO ISLANDS:
Mark, FH4VVK, plans to operate as FT4GL from Grande Glorieuse later
this year. The exact date will be announced during the Ham Radio
fait at Friedrichshafen. QSL via F4FTV.
WWFF Activities
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WWFF QRGs:
CW: 28044 24894 21044 18084 14044 10124 7024 3544 kHz
SSB: 28444 24944 21244 18144 14244 7144 3744 kHz
FFF 3188 COTEAUX DE CESSIEU:
Jean Marie, F5NLX, activates this reference on June 15 on 40 and
20m. QSOs also count for DFCF 38092, WCA F 07505 CHATEAU DE CESSIEU
new one, DMF 38013 MOULIN DE CESSIEU new one, and PC 38052-053-054
EGLISE ST MARTIN - CHAPELLE ST JOSEPH- CHAPELLE DE LA SALETTE. QSL
via bureau, direct, eQSL.
Parks On The Air (POTA)
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Parallel zu dem WWFF-Programm gibt es auch ein "Parks On The Air
(R) (POTA)" Programm. Dieses beinhaltet auch Referenzen der Parks
und ein Diplomprogramm. Mehr Informationen auf der Homepage
https://parksontheair.com/
K-6542, Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area;
K-2994, Caddo Lake State Park;
K-0633, Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge:
K5NON activates these locations from the 15th to 21st on 40-10m
(SSB, FT4/8). QSL via bureau or direct.
SP-2363, Klif w Lukecinie Nature Reserve:
Blazej, SP3X, activates this reference from June 15 to 17 on 40m.
QSL via bureau or direct.
ON-0317, Balokken Park:
ON3MOH signs ON4IPR and / or ON4AZW from this park on the 15th. QSL
via ON3MOH.
DU-0114, Imus Heritage National Park:
The club station DX1ACE operates from this park on June 17 on HF
(SSB, FT8). QSL via DU1EG (d/B).
K-9594, Gunnison Gorge BLM National Conservation Area:
NG7M activates this location from June 17 to 20.
BV-0055, Hehuanshan National Forest:
Eric, BV3US, operates from there on June 17 on SSB. QSL via bureau
or direct.
I-0977, Rupi di Taormina e Monte Veneretta Natura 2000:
IT9JKS will be active from this reference on June 17 on 40-10m. QSL
via bureau or direct.