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DX Bulletin 54 ARLD054
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT December 31, 2008
To all radio amateurs

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
NC1L, W2EN, the OPDX Bulletin, DXNL, 425 DX News, The Daily DX,
Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
sites. Thanks to all.

TUNISIA, 3V. Members of the Provins ARC will be QRV as TS7C from
Kerkennah Island, IOTA AF-073, from January 8 to 19. Activity will
be on all HF bands using CW, SSB, RTTY, FM, SSTV and PSK with six or
seven stations. QSL via F4EGD.

PALESTINE, E4. A group of operators will be QRV as E44M from
January 1 to 11. Activity will be on 160 to 2 meters using CW, SSB
RTTY and other digital modes with three stations. QSL via IZ0BTV.

BELARUS, EW. Vlad, EW7LO has been QRV on 40 meters around 1700z.
QSL to home call.

SWITZERLAND, HB. In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the
Union of Swiss HF Amateurs, or USKA, Swiss amateurs are allowed to
use the special prefixes HE8 and HB8 during the year 2009.

HONDURAS, HR. Paolo, IK2QPR will be QRV as HR9/home call from
Roatan Island, IOTA NA-057, from January 4 to 12. QSL to home call.

THAILAND, HS. Kurt, HS0ZBS is QRV from Phanom Sarakham until
January 10. He is active using the digital mode Olivia on 20 meters
around 1100z daily. QSL to home call.

NORWAY, LA. Al, LA9SN is QRV as LA9SN/p from Flekkoroy Island, IOTA
EU-061. He is generally active on the HF bands. QSL to home call.

ARUBA, P4. Marty, W2CG will be QRV as P40CG from January 3 to 17
while on holiday. He will be active on 80 to 10 meters. This
includes an entry in the ARRL RTTY Roundup. QSL to home call.

PALAU, T8. Hide, JM1LJS is QRV as T80W until January 5. Activity
is on 80 to 6 meters using CW and SSB during his spare time. QSL to
home call.

MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7. Neil, WD8CRT will be QRV as V73NS from
Kwajalein atoll, IOTA OC-028, beginning January 5. He will be here
for the next two years. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using
mostly CW. QSL to home call.

CANADA, VE. In remembrance of the work of Italian physicist,
mathematician and astronomer Galileo Galilei, Canadian amateurs may
use the prefixes CF, CG, CH and CI from January 1 to February 28.

CAMBODIA, XU. Peter, NO2R is QRV as XU7ACY from Sihanoukville until
the end of January. He is active primarily on 160 and 80 meters as
propagation permits. He may also try to be active from Bamboo
Island, IOTA AS-133. QSL via W2EN.

ASCENSION ISLAND, ZD8. Six members of the Cambridge University
Wireless Society will be QRV as ZD8UW from January 2 to 9. Activity
will be on the HF bands using CW and SSB. QSL via G7VJR.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL Straight Key Night, ARRL RTTY
Roundup, The Lighthouse Christmas Lights QSO Party, RTTY Welcome
Day, AGB New Year Snowball Contest, SARTG New Year RTTY Contest,
AGCW Happy New Year CW Contest, NCCC Sprint, EUCW 160-Meter CW
Contest, Kid’s Day Contest and ARS Spartan CW Sprint are all
scheduled for both New Year’s Day and the upcoming weekend. Please
see January QST, page 82, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web sites
for details.

QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 53 ARLD053
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT December 24, 2008
To all radio amateurs

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
NC1L, the OPDX Bulletin, DXNL, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, Contest
Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
Thanks to all.

LESOTHO, 7P. Danny, ZS6AW is QRV as 7P8AA until December 27.
Activity is mainly on 20 meters using SSB. QSL to home call.

WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2. Dani, EA4ATI is QRV as 9M2TI from Kuala Lumpur
and is here for about one year. Activity is on 40, 20, 15 and 10
meters using CW and SSB. This includes entries in the upcoming
main international contests. QSL to home call.

ANDORRA, C3. Salvatore is QRV as C31CT and has been active on 30
meters from around 1100 to 1130z. QSL via EA3QS.

ENGLAND, G. Terry, GM3WUX will be QRV with special event callsign
GB2HLB from December 26 to January 22 in commemoration of the birth
of Louis Braille, the inventor of the embossed printing used by the
blind. QSL via operator’s instructions.

DJIBOUTI, J2. Jean-Claude is QRV as J28JA and has been active on 20
meters around 1900z. QSL via F5JFU.

OGASAWARA, JD1. Hiroyuki, JG7PSJ and Makoto, JI5RPT will be QRV as
JD1BMH and JD1BLY, respectively, from Chichijima Island, IOTA
AS-031, from December 28 to January 2. Activity will be on 160 to 6
meters, including various satellites, using CW, SSB and various
digital modes. QSL to home calls.

US VIRGIN ISLANDS, KP2. Nao, NY6X is QRV as KP2/homecall from St.
Croix Island, IOTA NA-106, until December 31. QSL to home call.

PERU, OA. Fred, DL1NL is QRV as OA4/homecall from Lima until
December 31. He is active on 40 and 20 meters using CW. QSL to
home call.

NETHERLANDS, PA. Special event station PA30KST is QRV until the end
of 2008 in celebration of 30 years of the VERON club station PI4KST.
QSL via PE9DX.

BONAIRE, CURACAO, PJ2. Larry, WO0Z will be QRV as PJ4/homecall from
Bonaire, IOTA SA-006, from December 26 to January 4. Activity will
be mainly on 30 and 17 meters using all modes and operating holiday
style. QSL to home call.

BANGLADESH, S2. Operators S21RC, S21AM, S21DM and S21S will be QRV
from St. Martin’s Island, IOTA AS-127, by the end of December.
Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters using SSB and RTTY. QSL direct
to EB7DX.

CHAD, TT. Sylvain, F6CIS is QRV as TT8SK and may be here from six
months to three years. Activity is on all bands during his spare
time. QSL via F5OZF.

COTE d’IVOIRE, TU. Phil, F4EGS is QRV as TU8/homecall from Abidjan
until the end of February 2009 while on work assignment. Activity
is mostly on 160 and 80 meters but he will also try the other HF
bands using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL to home call.

AUSTRALIA, VK. JA6REX will be QRV as VK6/homecall from Perth from
December 28 to January 6 while on holiday. Activity will be on 80
to 10 meters using mostly CW. He plans to be active from other
locations as well. QSL to home call.

CHAGOS ISLANDS, VQ9. Jim, ND9M is QRV as VQ98JC until December 31.
He is also active as VQ9JC until April 2009. Activity is on 30 to
15 meters using CW and generally around 1200 to 1630z most days.
This includes some activity on various satellites as well. QSL to
home call.

MEXICO, XE. Members of the Mexican Contest and DX group are QRV as
4A1DXXE until January 6 in celebration of their 4th anniversary.
Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via
N7RO.

CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Gary, W2VQ and Paul, WQ2N will be QRV as ZF2VQ
and ZF2NN, respectively, from December 28 to January 3. Activity
will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL to home
calls.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Stew Perry Topband CW Challenge,
SKCC CW Sprint, DARC Christmas Contest, RAC Winter Contest, Original
QRP CW Contest, PODXS 070 Club QRP DX Scramble and the RAEM CW
Contest are all on tap this upcoming weekend. The Lighthouse
Christmas Lights QSO Party runs until January 4, 2009. Please see
December QST, page 68, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web sites for
details.

DX Bulletin 52 ARLD052
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT December 18, 2008
To all radio amateurs

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
NC1L, the OPDX Bulletin, DXNL, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, Contest
Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
Thanks to all.

SRI LANKA, 4S. Nelson, 4S7NE is generally QRV on 160 meters daily
between 2345 and 0015z. He is then active on 40 meters around
0130z. QSL direct.

LESOTHO, 7P. Danny, ZS6AW will be QRV as 7P8AA from Katse Dam from
December 24 to 27. Activity will be mostly on 20 meters using SSB.
QSL to home call.

BHUTAN, A5. Francesco, I2DMI will be QRV as A52RY from the capital
city of Thimphu from December 22 to 31. Activity will be on 80 to
10 meters using RTTY around 0100 to 0300z and then from around 1200
to 1900z. QSL to home call.

QATAR, A7. Juma, A71EM has been active on 160 meters around 0000 to
0100z. QSL via EA7FTR.

MOROCCO, CN. Andre, HB9HLM and others will be QRV with special call
CN89NY from December 21 to January 3. Activity will be on 160 to 10
meters with two stations. QSL via EA7FTR.

CUBA, CO. Ed, CO7PH and other operators are QRV as T47C from Cayo
Coco, IOTA NA-086, until December 21. Activity is on 160 to 10
meters using mainly CW with some SSB. QSL via W3HNK.

SPAIN, EA. Look for Reinhard, DH6DAO to be QRV as EA7/homecall from
the Torrox Lighthouse, ARLHS SPA-219, on Torrox Costa, from December
23 to January 4. Activity will be on all HF bands using CW and SSB.
QSL to home call.

FRENCH POLYNESIA, FO. Pascal, F8AAL is QRV as FO/F8AAL from Moorea
Island, IOTA OC-046, until December 31. He is active in his spare
time on 40, 30 and 20 meters using SSB and RTTY. QSL to home call.

CROZET ISLAND, FT/W. Florentin, F4DYW is QRV as FT5WO for one year
while on work assignment. Activity will be in his spare time. QSL
to home call.

SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS. Janusz, SP9YI is QRV as HF0APAS until
January 12 while on the Polish base ”Henryk Arctowski” on King
George Island, IOTA AN-010. QSL to home call.

ITALY, I. Special event station II2IGTO is QRV from the submarine
”Toti” on displayed at the Museum for Science and Technology in
Milano. The station will also be active in the International Naval
Contest. QSL via IQ2MI.

MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1. Masa, JA6GXK will be QRV as JD1BMM from
around December 23 to January 6. He plans to be active on the low
bands. QSL to home call.

DENMARK, OZ. In celebration of the 350th anniversary of the Treaty
of Roskilde, special event station OZ1658ROS is active until the end
of 2009. QSL via OZ9EDR.

SWEDEN, SM. In celebration of the 350th anniversary of the Treaty
of Roskilde, special event stations SH1658DK, SH1658OZ, SC1658OZ,
SK1658OZ, SK1658DK and SB1658OZ are active until the endof 2009
Halland, Skane and Blekinge. QSL via operators’ instructions.

EASTERN KIRIBATI, T32. Toshi, JA8BMK is QRV as T32YY from Christmas
Island, IOTA OC-024, for about one week. QSL direct to home call.

TURKEY, TA. TCSWAT team members will be QRV as TC1KLH from the
Karaburun Lighthouse, ARLHS TUR-036, on December 21 and 22, as well
as December 27 and 28. They will be active from other Lighthouses
as well during 2009. QSL via operators’ instructions.

LAOS, XW. Bruce, XW1B will soon be QRV. Activity will be on 160,
80 and 40 meters. QSL via E21EIC.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Russian 160-Meter Contest, NCCC
Sprint, AGB-Party Contest, OK DX RTTY Contest, Croatian CW Contest,
Feld Hell Sprint, International Naval Contest, ARCI Holiday Spirits
and the Homebrew CW Sprint are all scheduled for this weekend. The
Lighthouse Christmas Lights QSO Party runs from December 20 to
January 4, 2009. The Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest is scheduled
for December 22. And, the SKCC CW Sprint is scheduled for December
24. Please see December QST, page 68, and the ARRL and WA7BNM
contest web sites for details.

DX Bulletin 51 ARLD051
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT December 11, 2008
To all radio amateurs

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
NC1L, QRZ DX, the OPDX Bulletin, DXNL, 425 DX News, The Daily DX,
Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
sites. Thanks to all.

UGANDA, 5X. Graham, 5X1GS has been active on 80 meters around 1945
to 2100z. He may also be active on 160 meters. QSL via WB2YQH.

SENEGAL, 6W. William, F1TZG is QRV as 6W/F1TZG December 14.
Activity is on all HF bands, including 6 meters, using SSB. QSL to
home call.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, 9Q. Philippe, F5LTB is QRV as 9Q1TB
and will be here until December 20. He is usually active on 20
meters around 0630 to 0700z and 15 meters around 1530 to 1600z. QSL
via SM5DJZ.

TONGA, A3. Kawe, W6ZL may be QRV as A35KL from Foa Island, IOTA
OC-169, from December 17 to 19. QSL to home call.

QATAR, A7. Juma, A71EM has been active on 160 meters around 1730z,
80 meters around 1800z and 40 meters around 1900z. QSL via EA7FTR.

PAKISTAN, AP. Tariq, AP2TN has been active on 40 and 20 meters
around 1300 to 1500z. QSL via DJ9ZB.

CHINA, BY. Tian Jin club members BD3BXH/2, BG3DDB/2, BG3DCI/2 and
others are QRV from Juhua Island, IOTA AS-151, until December 13.
QSL via BD3BXH.

URUGUAY, CX. Look for CX1F to be QRV from San Gabriel Island, IOTA
SA-057, beginning December 13. Activity will be on 80 to 10 meters,
including 2 meters. QSL via CX2FAA.

SOUTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Aki, JA1KAJ is QRV as E51KAJ. He and
Victor, E51CG are QRV from Rarotonga, IOTA OC-013, until December
17. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home
calls.

ETHIOPIA, ET. Abel is QRV from the E.A.R.S. club station ET3AA and
has been active on 15 meters around 0900 to 1230z. QSL via
operator’s instructions.

GUADELOUPE, FG. Members of the Radio Club Guadeloupe are QRV as
FG5KC/p until December 13 during a demonstration for their youth at
a science festival on a University Campus. Activity is on all
HF/VHF bands using all modes.

LEBANON, OD. OD5NJ has been active on 40 meters. QSL via EA5BYP.

ANTARCTICA. Paul, ON3PC will be QRV as OP0LE until mid February 2009
from the new Belgian Antarctic station ”Princess Elisabeth” on
Dronning Maud Land.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. Norm, P29NB has been active on 6 meters
around 0045z.

CENTRAL KIRIBATI, T31. Haru, JA1XGI is QRV as T31/T32XG until
December 19. QSL to homecall.

GABON, TR. Roland, F8EN will be QRV as TR50R until mid January
2009. He is generally active on 40, 30 and 20 meters using CW. QSL
via F6AJA.

CHAD, TT. Jovica, E78A is QRV as TT8JT and is here until the end of
2008. He is active on 40, 30 and 20 meters using CW in his limited
spare time. QSL via E73Y.

EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. Operators UA9XC, UA9XF, UA9XLC and UA9XTL will
be QRV as RI1OTA from Solovetskiy, IOTA EU-066, from December 15 to
19. QSL via UA9XC.

KAZAKHSTAN, UN. Special event stations UN70FF, UO70F, UP70F, and
UQ70F are QRV until December 15 from Pavlador City in celebration of
its 70th anniversary. QSL via operators’ instructions.

BURKINA FASO, XT. David, XT2MSF has been QRV on 20 meters using PSK
around 2130z and then on 30 meters around 2300z. QSL via F5CWU.

CAMBODIA, XU. Peter, NO2R will be QRV as XU7ACY from Sihanoukville
beginning December 15. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using
CW and SSB, with an emphasis on 160 and 80 meters. His length of
stay is unknown. QSL via W2EN.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL 10-Meter Contest, North
American High Speed Meteor Scatter Winter Rally, NCCC Sprint and
MDXA PSK DeathMatch are all scheduled for this weekend. Please see
December QST, page 68, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web sites for
details.

DX Bulletin 50 ARLD050
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT December 4, 2008

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
NC1L, the OPDX Bulletin, DXNL, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, Contest
Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites.
Thanks to all.

GEORGIA, 4L. Andy, UU4JMG is QRV as 4L/homecall and is usually
active on 160 meters around 2200 to 0300z, as well as 40 and 20
meters using CW. QSL to home call.

CHINA, BY. Operators BD3BXH/2, BG3DCI/2 and BG3DDB/2 will be QRV
from Juhua Island, IOTA AS-151, from December 10 to 13. Activity
will be on 80 to 10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via BD3BXH.

SOUTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Lars, SM6CUK is QRV as E51CUK from
Rarotonga, IOTA OC-013, until December 9. Activity will be on 80 to
10 meters using CW. QSL to home call.

IRAN, EP. Moshen, EP3SMH is generally active using RTTY on 20
meters around 1400z.

CROZET ISLAND, FT/W. Florentin, F4DYW will be QRV as FT5WO from the
French Alfred Faure Base, IOTA AF-008, from December 8 to November
30, 2009. Activity will be mostly on 40, 20 and 15 meters and
possibly 80 meters. QSL direct.

SAN ANDRES AND PROVIDENCIA ISLANDS, HK0. Cal, WF5W, Mike, K5UO and
Rob, HK3CW are QRV as 5K0CW from San Andres Island, IOTA NA-033,
until December 12. This includes an entry in the ARRL 160 Meter
contest. QSL via W5PF.

GUINEA-BISSAU, J5. Peter, HA3AUI is QRV as J5UAP and has been
active on 20 meters around 0830z and 17 meters around 1010z. QSL to
home call.

ANTARCTICA. Helmuth, W6KDX is staying on Amundsen-Scott South Pole
station until Jan 5, 2009 and if time permits may be active as
KC4AAA. Activity will mainly be on 20 meters SSB. QSL via K1IED.

HAWAII, KH6. Kan, JA1BK will be QRV as KH6BK from Oahu during the
ARRL 160 Meter contest. QSL to home call.

AMERICAN SAMOA, KH8. Paul, A35RK is QRV as KH8/KK6H until December
9. Activity will be mainly on 20 meters using CW and SSB around
0600 to 0700z. QSL via W7TSQ.

US VIRGIN ISLANDS, KP2. Jerry, WA2TTI is QRV as KP2/homecall from
St. Croix until December 10. This includes an entry in the ARRL 160
Meter contest. QSL to home call.

FINLAND, OH. Special even station OH9SCL is active from Santa Claus
Land at the Arctic Circle. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using
CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via OH9UV.

BRAZIL, PY. Special event station ZY7EAM is active until December 7
in celebration of Sailor Day. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using
CW and SSB. QSL via PY7GK.

TURKEY, TA. Urcun, TA0U and others are QRV as TC12AKUT until
December 12 from skiing area Kartepe in celebration of the 12th
anniversary of the Turkish Search and Rescue Association. QSL via
TA0U.

CANADA, VE. Art, N3DXX is QRV as VY2/homecall from Prince Edward
Island during the ARRL 160 Meter contest. QSL to home call.

INDIA, VU. Operators VU3FRK, VU3RSB, VU2BGS and VU3KET and other
operators are QRV as AT2RS from Nachugunta, a new IOTA, until
December 7. North and South American hams QSL via W3HNK and all
others via DL4KQ.

CAMBODIA, XU. John, 9M6XRO will be QRV as XU7XRO from Kompong Som
from December 10 to 18. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using
CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via M0URX.

INDONESIA, YB. Adhi, YB3MM/9 is QRV from Timor Island, IOTA OC-148,
until December 7. If conditions permit, he may also be active from
Semau Island, IOTA OC-241. QSL via IZ8CCW.

VENEZUELA, YV. Members of the 4M5DX group will be QRV as YW1TI from
Toas Island, IOTA SA-066, from December 9 to 12. Activity will be
on all bands using CW, SSB and possibly RTTY. QSL via IT9DAA.

OPERATIONS APPROVED FOR DXCC CREDIT. The following operations are
approved for DXCC credit: Wake Island, WA2YUN/KH9, operations
commencing 2007; Willis Island, VK9DWX, 2008 operation, and Andaman
and Nicobar Island, VU4RG, 2008 operation.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL 160-Meter Contest, NCCC Sprint,
TARA RTTY Melee, Wake-Up. QRP CW Sprint and TOPS Activity CW
Contest are all scheduled for this weekend. The NAQCC Straight
Key/Bug CW Sprint is scheduled for December 10. Please see December
QST, page 68, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web sites for details.

QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 49 ARLD049
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT November 26, 2008

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
DF4SA, EA6TS, K2DM, NC1L, the OPDX Bulletin, DXNL, 425 DX News, The
Daily DX, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and
WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

TUNISIA, 3V. Club operator Ashraf, 3V8-002, will be QRV for the
first time as 3V8SS in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL via
bureau.

GEORGIA, 4L. Gia, 4L4WW, Mike, 4L4CR, Vaho, 4L8A, Jim, UU1AZ, Andy,
UU4JMG and Andi, UU0JM will be QRV as 4L0A in the CQ World Wide DX
CW contest as a Multi/Single entry. They will also be active on the
low bands before the contest. QSL via EA7FTR.

MALDIVES, 8Q. Viktoras, LY1A will be QRV as 8Q7RW from E Ellaidhoo
Chaaya Reef, IOTA AS-013, until December 4. This includes an entry
in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest. QSL to home call.

WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2. Rich, G4ZFE will be QRV as 9M2CNC in the CQ
World Wide DX CW contest as a Single Op/All Band/High Power entry.
QSL to home call.

CHINA, BY. Dale, BA4TB and Rene, DL2JRM will be QRV as B4TB in the
CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a Multi/Single entry. QSL via BA4TB.

CUBA, CO. Luis, CO6LP will be QRV in the CQ World Wide DX CW
contest as a Single Op/All Band/Low Power entry. QSL direct to home
call.

BALEARIC ISLANDS, EA6. Pedro, EA6TS is generally active on 80
meters using CW around 2200z each day. QSL to home call.

ANTARCTICA. Look for Nicolas to be QRV as FT5YI from the Dumont
d’Urville Base on Adelie Island, IOTA AN-017, on 20 meters around
around 1500 to 1700z. QSL via F4EGX.

LIECHTENSTEIN, HB0. Chris, DK9TN and Matt, DK4YJ are QRV as
HB0/homecalls until November 30. This includes entries in the CQ
World Wide DX CW contest. Look for HB0/DK4YJ to be active as a
Single Op/Single Band on 40 meter entry and HB0/DK9TN as a Single
Op/Single Band on 80 meter entry. QSL to home calls.

ST. VINCENT, J8. Dave, G3TBK is QRV as J88DR until November 30.
This includes being a Single Op/All Band entry in the CQ World Wide
DX CW contest. Outside the contest he is active on all HF bands,
especially 30, 17 and 12 meters using mostly CW. QSL to home call.

MONGOLIA, JT. Khos, JT1CD will be QRV in the CQ World Wide DX CW
contest from Zone 23. QSL to home call. In addition, look for
JT1DA will be QRV as a Single Op/Single Band 40 meter entry in the
contest. QSL to home call.

HAWAII, KH6. Members of the Coconut Wireless Contest Club will be
QRV as AH6XX in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a Multi/2 entry.
QSL via K2WR.

LUXEMBOURG, LX. DL1EKC, DL1QW, DL4SDW, YO3JR, YO9GZU and LX2A will
be QRV as LX7I as a Multi/2 entry in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest
contest. QSL via LX2A.

LEBANON, OD. Salvo, IV3YIM is QRV as OD5/IV3YIM until April 20,
2009. Activity is generally on 80 to 10 meters using SSB with a
possibility of some CW, RTTY and PSK. QSL to home call.

GREENLAND, OX. Ian, G3WVG and Nigel, G3TXF will be QRV as OX5AA as
a Multi/2 entry in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest from the club
station in Kangerlussuaq. QSL via G3TXF.

TURKEY, TA. Members of TRAC will be QRV as TA3KZ in the CQ World
Wide DX CW contest as a Multi/Single entry. QSL via TA3KZ. In
addition, look for a group of operators to be QRV as YM3A from Zone
20 as a Multi/2 entry in the contest. QSL via LZ1NK.

ICELAND, TF. Siggi, TF3CW will be QRV in the CQ World Wide DX CW
contest as a Single Op/Single Band 40 meter entry. QSL via LX1NO.

MONTSERRAT, VP2M. George, K2DM is QRV as VP2MDG until December 2.
This includes being a Single Op/All Band entry in the CQ World Wide
DX CW contest. QSL to home call.

INDIA, VU. Prasad, VU2PTT will be QRV in the CQ World Wide DX CW
contest as a Single Op/All Band entry. QSL direct to home call.

INDONESIA, YB. Members of the Bekasi DX Contest Club will be QRV as
YE1ZAT in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a Multi/Single entry.
QSL via YE1ZAT.

UNITED KINGDOM SOVEREIGN BASE AREAS ON CYPRUS, ZC4. Andy will be
QRV as ZC4VJ in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a Single
Op/Single Band on 20 meter entry. QSL via ZC4VJ.

NEW ZEALAND, ZL. Ken, ZL4NR, Mike, ZL4OL and Chris, ZL1CT will be
QRV as ZM4A in the CQ World Wide DX CW contest as a Multi/Single
entry. QSL via ZL4AA.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ Worldwide CW DX Contest, NCCC
Sprint and the ARS Spartan CW Sprint will certainly keep contesters
busy this weekend. Please see November QST, page 86, and the ARRL
and WA7BNM contest web sites for details.

DX Bulletin 48 ARLD048
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT November 20, 2008
To all radio amateurs

This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
NC1L, QRZ DX, the OPDX Bulletin, DXNL, 425 DX News, The Daily DX,
Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
sites. Thanks to all.

FIJI, 3D2. Aki, JA1NLX is QRV as 3D2YA from Mana Island, IOTA
OC-121, until November 27. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW.
QSL to home call.

TUNISIA, 3V. Alex, GM0DHZ is QRV as 3V8SS until December 20 while
on holiday. Activity is from the club station on 160 to 10 meters
using CW and SSB. QSL via operator’s instructions.

ZAMBIA, 9J. Niko, S53A will be QRV as 9J3A from November 22 to
December 2. Activity is on all HF bands. This includes an entry in
the upcoming CQ WW CW contest. QSL to home call.

EAST MALAYSIA, 9M6. Operators 9M6DXX/p and 9M6XRO/p will be QRV
from Labuan, IOTA OC-133, from November 24 to 28. Activity will be
on 160 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. They may be active
simultaneously. QSL both calls via M0URX.

NORTH COOK ISLANDS, E5. Aki, JA1KAJ is QRV as E51QQQ from Manihiki
Atoll until December 9. Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW,
SSB and possibly digital modes. QSL to home call.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, E7. Members of the Radio Club Trebinje are
QRV as E760DPR until December 31 to celebrate the 60th anniversary
of their club. Activity is on 80, 40 and 20 meters using CW and
PSK31. QSL via E73DPR.

CANARY ISLANDS, EA8. Jean, ON5JV and Georgette, ON6AK will be QRV
as EA8/homecalls from Tenerife, IOTA AF-004, from November 22 to
February 3 while on holiday and mostly during their evening hours.
Activity will be mostly on 40 and 20 meters. QSL to home calls.

NEW CALEDONIA, FK. Jean-Pierre, F5AHO will be QRV as FK/F5AHO from
the islands Grande Terre, IOTA OC-032, Lifou Island, IOTA OC-033 and
Pins Island, IOTA OC-032, on various days from November 23 to
December 12. Activity will be on 40, 20 and 17 meters near the IOTA
frequencies. QSL to home call.

REUNION ISLAND, FR. RW3RN, UA4HOX and RA3AUU will be QRV as TO3R
from November 25 to December 6. This includes an entry in the
upcoming CQ WW CW contest. Activity will be mainly on the low
bands. QSL via RW3RN.

JAPAN, JA. Special event station 8J1UEC90 is QRV until January 12
in commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the University of
Electro-Communications. QSL via bureau.

SURINAME, PZ. Yuri, VE3DZ will be QRV as PZ5TT from November 25 to
December 1. Activity will be on all bands using CW, SSB and RTTY.
This includes an entry in the upcoming CQ WW CW contest. QSL to
home call.

CRETE, SV9. A group of operators will be QRV as J49I from November
26 to December 1. Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters using mainly
CW. This includes an entry in the upcoming CQ WW CW contest. QSL
via IK0EFR.

CENTRAL KIRIBATI, T31. Toshi, JA8BMK is QRV as T31DX from Canton
Island, IOTA OC-043, until November 30. Activity is on 160 to 10
meters using CW and SSB. QSL direct to home call.

PALAU, T8. HA7TM and HA5AO are QRV as T88CJ and T88CI,
respectively, from Koror Island, IOTA OC-009, until December 3.
Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using mostly CW. This includes an
entry in the upcoming CQ WW CW contest as a Single Op/All Band
entry. QSL to home calls.

REPUBLIC OF CONGO, TN. Karl, K4YT is QRV as TN4Y from Brazzaville
until November 21, work schedule permitting. Activity will be in
his early morning hours and after 1800z. QSL to home call.

VIET NAM, XV. Hans-Peter, HB9BXE plans to be QRV as XV4BX from Phu
Quoc Island, IOTA AS-128, from November 22 to 30. Activity will be
on 160 to 10 meters using CW. This includes an entry in the
upcoming CQ WW CW contest. QSL via EB7DX.

OPERATIONS APPROVED FOR DXCC CREDIT. The following operations are
approved for DXCC credit: Bhutan, A52AM, operation from March 20
through September 26, 2007; Andaman and Nicobar Islands, VU4MY,
operation from October 24 through November 3, 2008; and Lakshadweep
Islands, VU7NRO, operation from October 24 through November 3, 2008.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The NAQCC Straight Key/Bug Sprint, NCCC
Sprint, YO International PSK31 Contest and LZ DX Contest are all on
tap for this weekend. The SKCC CW Sprint and RSGB 80-Meter Club CW
Sprint are scheduled for November 26. Please see November QST, page
86, and the ARRL and WA7BNM contest web sites for details.