DXNL 2335 - January 4, 2023
DXNL 2335 - January 4, 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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DL, GERMANY:
The special event callsign DB100RDF commemorates the beginning of
German radio broadcasting in 1923. QRV throughout 2023. QSL via
bureau, direct, or via DO2PZ.
DL, GERMANY:
DR100XRAY commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of
Wilhelm Roentgen, inventor of the X-rays and winner of the Nobel
Prize for physics in 1901. QRV until the end of June 2023. QSL via
bureau or direct.
EA, SPAIN:
EG1NMP commemorates the sinking of MV Monte Palomares in a storm in
1966, which left 32 sailors missing and 6 surviving. QRV from Jan.
7 to 10. QSL via LoTW, eQSL.
EX, KYRGYZSTAN:
Bob/DU7ET (WT3A) is currently active as EX0ET from Bishkek on
20-10m. QSL via direct.
K, USA:
The Delaware Valley Radio Association commemorates the battles of
Trenton and Princeton during the American Revolutionary War with
the callsigns W2P and W2T until Jan. 8. QSL only via: W2P, PO Box
7024 West Trenton, NJ 08628-0024, USA.
LY, LITHUANIA:
LY1923KK commemorates the uprising of the Klaipeda region 100 years
ago from Jan. 10 until Feb. 10. QSL via bureau or direct.
TN, CONGO:
Operators Petr OK1BOA, Petr OK1FCJ, Palo OK1CRM, Pavel OK1GK, Ruda
OK2ZA, Ludek OK2ZC, Karel OK2ZI, and David OK6DJ will be active as
TN8K between the 6th and 21st. QRV on 160-6m on CW, SSB, RTTY,
FT4/8, PSK, and also via QO-100. For more information see:
https://www.cdxp.cz/. QSL via OK6DJ, ClubLog OQRS, LoTW.
VU, INDIA:
AT18BSG operates in the context of the 18th National Jamboree of
the Bharat Scouts and Guides until Jan. 15. QSL via VU2NRO.
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
AN-016; Various, ANTARCTICA: Alex UG1A (ex RD1AV) is on his way to
the Russian base Wostok (RI1ANC), accompanied by Ivan (UB1AQB) and
Zahar (ex UH4NAE). During the first 3 months of 2023 they will sign
RI30ANT to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Russian Robinson
Club (RRC). QRV on CW, SSB, and digital modes. QSL RI1ANC via
RN1ON, RI30ANT via RZ3EC.
OC-130; DU8-9, MINDANAO ISLAND: Marc ON5SM remains active as
DU9/ON5SM from Mindanao until Jan. 21 on HF (SSB, FT8, SSTV). QSL
via ON5SM (d/B).
SA-036; P4, ARUBA ISLAND: Jeff VA3QSL operates holiday-style from
Aruba as P4/VA3QSL between Jan. 10 and Feb. 8. QRV on 40-6m with
100W on CW, SSB, and digital modes. QSL via VA3QSL (d/B), LoTW.
Other IOTA news
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AN-002; 3Y, BOUVET ISLAND:
The 3Y0J team (Kenneth LA7GIA, Rune LA7THA, Erwann LB1QI/F6JJX,
Gjermund LB5GI, Adrian KO8SCA, Cezar VE3LYC, Otis NP4G, Bill KO7SS,
Pete N0FW, Axel DL6KVA, Mike AB5EB, and Dave WD5COV) expects to
leave the Falklands on Jan. 13 and to reach Bouvet Isl. around Jan.
26, with a stay there of 22 days. QSL via M0OXO. For more details
see: https://www.3y0j.no.
OC-200; KH8S, SWAINS:
The W8S DXpedition to Swains has been further postponed because of
scheduling conflicts with their vessel Manu'atele, which will not
be available in March. https://swains2020.lldxt.eu/ho
AF-008; FT*4, CROZET ISLANDS:
FT8WW remains active only until January 26, which is the final day
of the permitted 3-week window. There is a 5h radio silence each
day between 05z and 10z.
Parks On The Air (POTA)
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K-4483, Hoosier National Forest, K-5687, Cutright State Recreation Area:
James/KB9JMU and Tim/WC9G activates these reference on Jan. 4
on 40 and 20m. QSL via bureau, direct, LoTW, eQSL, qrz.com.
K-2840, Lake Owyhee State Park:
Todd/KK7ISX puts this park on the air on Jan. 4 on 10, 6, and 2m.
QSL via bureau or direct.
K-3524, Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area:
Marc/KG6LI operates from there on the 4th and 5th. QSL via bureau or
direct.
AR-0041, Lago Puelo National Park:
LU8ACH/w (Alejandro) activates this park on 40 and 20m. QSL via
bureau.
Short term awards on HF
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Make sure to check out the WRTC 2023 - Award, which runs throughout January.
It involves special event stations around the world, many with an WRTC suffix.
For a complete list, a real-time scoreboard and for the rules see:
https://www.wrtc2022.it/award
Upcomin contests
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07/08.01. ARRL RTTY Roudup 1800 UTC - 2395 UTC 80m - 10-m RTTY
07/08.01. Original QRP Contest 1500 UTC - 1500 UTC 80m - 10-m CW/SSB
07/08.01. EUCW 160m Contest 2000 UTC - 0700 UTC 160m CW
08.01. DARC 10m Contest 0900 UTC - 1059 UTC 10m
14.01. YB DX Contest 0000 UTC - 2359 UTC 80m - 10m SSB
21/22. HA DX Contest 1200 UTC - 1200 UTC 160m - 10m
27/29. CQWW 160m Contest CW 2200 UTC - 2200 UTC 160m CW
28/29. REF Contest CW 0600 UTC - 0600 UTC 80m - 10m CW
28/29. BARTG RTTY Sprint 1200 UTC - 1200 UTC 80m - 10m RTTY
28/29. UBA DX Contest SSB 1300 UTC - 1300 UTC 80m - 10m SSB