• DXNL 2301 (May 11, 2022)

    From DXNL@1:396/4 to All on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 15:20:58
    From: "DX Newsletter (DXNL)" <dxmb@darcdxhf.de>


    DXNL 2301 - May 11, 2022
    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


    4X, ISRAEL:
    The Land of Craters programme continues with an activation of the
    crater Makhtesh Ramon (locator KM70jo, Holyland square F-30-BS,
    WWFF 4XFF-0020) on May 13 and 14 with the callsign 4X0RMN.
    Operators are Amir/4X1AR, Chanan/4Z1DZ, Dan/4Z5SL, Gal/4X1KW,
    Gil/4Z1KD, Hilik/4X6YA, Roy/4X5IQ, Shimon 4Z1SH, Udi/4X6ZM,
    Zvika/4X1ZV, and Zeev/4X5ZS. QRV on 80-10m with two rigs on CW,
    SSB, and FT8, and via QO-100. QSL via 4X6ZM (d/B), eQSL, LoTW;
    online log available at www.iarc.org/craters.

    5X, UGANDA:
    Anders, SM0HPL, has returned to Uganda and is active from Kampala
    as 5X7W during his spare time on 20-10m (CW, FT8/4, JT65). QSL via
    SM0HPL, LoTW, ClubLog; a manager for bureau cards still has to be
    appointed.

    C9, MOSAMBIQUE:
    Kiyo/JA7NQQ (ex-9N7NQ) is currently active as C83YT from Macuti. So
    far, activity was reported on 17-10m (FT8). QSL via homecall (B).

    CO, CUBA:
    The special event station T42ITU marks the 157th anniversary of the
    ITU between the 14th and 17th. QSOs to be confirmed via LoTW and
    qrz.com.

    F, FRANCE:
    The radio club F8KFZ celebrates its 20th anniversary with the
    callsign TM20KFZ on May 14 and 15. QSL via F4FCE (d/B), LoTW.

    F, FRANCE:
    Until the end of October, TM400MO marks the 400th birthday of the
    French writer Moliere. Operators are Patrick/F4GFE and
    Franck/F4DTO. QSL via F4DTO (d/B). For more information see
    qrz.com.

    GI, NORDIRLAND:
    Members of the radio club MN0NWG draw attention to Amelia Earhart's
    transatlantic flight 90 years ago with the callsign GB0AEL. QSL via
    eQSL.

    K, USA:
    The special event callsign K4RC celebrates Jamestown Landing Day on
    the air on May 14 on 7265 and 14265 kHz. QSL via direct, bureau or
    LoTW.

    K, USA:
    The callsign W1M will be used during the Scouts BSA WHOA Weekend on
    May 14. QSL via WA1HRH (d).

    K, USA:
    W4B operates around the FMCA-ARC Spring Rally Special Event from
    the 15th to 17th on 7240, 7330, 14240, and 14330 kHz. QSL via N9WDQ
    (d).

    S0, WESTERN SAHARA:
    S035S celebrates 35 years of amateur radio in Western Sahara. More
    information to follow.

    TR, GABON:
    Roland/F8EN (ex CN8EM, FO8BV, 3C3CR) will be back on the air as
    TR8CR from Gabon. He is due to arrive in the country on May 14, yet
    plans to operate full-time only during June and July. Roland will
    turn 94 during that period! QRV on 40, 30, and 20m (CW). QSL via
    F6AJA (d) or the French bureau; online log:
    http://LesNouvellesDX.fr/voirlogs.php.

    VE, CANADA:
    Canadian amateurs may use the following prefixes between May 15 and
    July 14 to mark Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee: VX for VE
    callsigns, VG for VA callsigns, XJ for VO callsigns, XK for VY
    callsigns.

    VE, CANADA:
    VB3EMS operates around the National EMS Week from the 15th to 21st.
    QSL via VA3KGK (d/B), LoTW.

    DX News
    DJ9ZB, Franz Langner, SK Franz/DJ9ZB, honorary president of the
    German DX Foundation (GDXF) and well known DXer and DX-peditioner,
    passed away on May 7.


    Abbreviations in this DXNL:
    ===========================
    ARLHS Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society
    DFCF Diplome des Forts et Chateaux de France
    DIFM Diplome des Iles de la France Metropolitaine
    h/c Home call
    IOTA Islands on the Air
    LoTW Logbook of the World
    OQRS Online QSL Request System
    SNSM Societe Nationale des Sauveteurs en Mer
    URE Union de Radioaficionados Espanoles
    WCA World Castles Award
    WLOTA World Lighthouse On The Air Award
    WRTC World Radiosport Team Championship



    IOTA
    ====

    IOTA QRGs
    CW: 28040 24920 21040 18098 14040 10114 7030 3530 kHz
    SSB: 28560 28460 24950 21260 18128 14260 7055 3760 kHz


    EU-125; OZ, JYLLAND WEST group: Michael/DG5LAC operates
    holiday-style from Romo (OZFF-004 Wadden Sea) as OZ/DG5LAC between
    the 15th and 27th on SSB and FT8/4. QSL via homecall (d/B), LoTW,
    eQSL, OQRS.

    NA-107; FM, MARTINIQUE: ON4RU signs FM/OQ3R in a holiday-style
    operation between May 21 and June 4 on 160-10m (CW). QSL via ON4RU
    (d).

    OC-009; T8, PALAU ISLANDS: Yoshi/JR3QFB operates from Koror Island
    as T88JH between May 13 and 17. QSL via JR3QFB (d/B), LoTW,
    ClubLog, eQSL. OC-130, MINDANAO IS.: Irek/SP3SUX will be active as
    DV8/KH7EA from the 14th to 27th on 80-6m (CW, SSB). QSL via SP3SUX
    (B). Future IOTA Activities

    OC-012; V6, Yap Isl: Tom/KC0W plans to operate from Yap at some
    point in the future as V63COW. More exact dates to be announced
    once the Covid restrictions in Micronesia are lifted. QSL via KC0W,
    no LoTW.

    EU-189; GM/MM, ISLE OF ROCKALL: Nobby's/G0VJG trip to Rockall is on
    the verge of cancellation for 2022 because of difficulties
    involving the necessary vessel. https://www.rockall2022.org/


    Information about past IOTA Activities
    3B8, MAURITIUS: OM5ZW received no license for 3B7 during his stay,
    yet hopes to secure one for 2023.

    JW6VDA callsign abused by pirates: Tom/LA6VDA noted that is
    callsign JW6DVA was abused by pirates on May 1, 2, and 4 on 40 and
    30m (CW). Tom does not operate on CW.

    V7/KD7ADI: "JT" has returned home from Kwajalein with 3516 QSOs
    in the log, which has been uploaded already to LoTW.


    WWFF Activities
    ================

    WWFF QRGs:
    CW: 28044 24894 21044 18084 14044 10124 7024 3544 kHz
    SSB: 28444 24944 21244 18144 14244 7144 3744 kHz

    FFF-1092, Lac du Bourget - Marais de Chautagne:
    Jean Marie/F5NLX activates this reference as F5NLX/p on May 13
    (0645z - 0915z). QSL via bureau or direct.


    Calendar
    ========
    start - end DX DXNL
    01.04. - 31.05. 3A5M 2295
    20.01. - 3B8HH 2285
    29.04. - 06.05. 3B8/OM5ZW 2299
    01.04. - 31.05. 3Z80AK 2297
    14.05. - K4RC 2301*
    02.05. - 06.05. 4K7DK 2300
    09.05. - 11.05. 4L/KF8UN 2300
    13.05. - 14.05. 4X0RMN 2301*
    27.01. - 27.07. 5B4AQC 2287
    18.04. - 5P0WARD 2297
    07.05. - 14.05. 5P1EG 2300
    01.05. - 5X7W 2301*
    01.01. - 31.12. 6F6F 2284
    01.12. - 31.10. 7B2C 2280
    01.12. - 31.10. 7B2E 2280
    01.12. - 31.10. 7B2H 2280
    01.12. - 31.10. 7B2O 2280
    01.12. - 31.10. 7B2T 2280
    - 30.06. 8N1TAMA 2272
    01.01. - 30.09. 8N650JP 2297
    01.04. - 30.06. 9H6CAP 2295
    - 06/2022 9J2MYT 2279
    11/21 - 9N7AA 2275
    25.04. - 9N7CI 2300
    25.04. - 9N7WE 2300
    28.04. - 26.05. A25VR 2299
    01.05. - C83YT 2301*
    23.04. - 08.05. CW27U 2299
    01.01. - 31.12. DB50AFZ 2283
    01.11. - 31.10. DF22LGS 2275
    01.01. - 31.12. DF40BGK 2283
    01.03. - 30.06. DF90TJU 2290
    01.02. - 31.07. DK0FWS 2289
    20.02. - 19.02.23 DK0HN 2285
    01.01. - 31.12. DK050BN 2283
    01.01. - 31.12. DK65DEL 2285
    01.03. - 30.06. DK90TJU 2290
    01.01. - 31.12. DL0HO 2284
    26.01. - 25.01.23 DL0OF 2288
    15.09. - 14.09. DL24EURO 2268
    01.11. - 31.10. DL35EUDXF 2273
    01.01. - 31.12. DL60LINDAU 2283
    01.01. - 31.12. DL70WOB 2283
    01.01. - 31.12. DL73AFUG 2283
    01.01. - 31.12. DL75DRG 2283
    01.01. - 31.12. DL75HIL 2282
    01.01. - 31.12. DL75HES 2291
    01.01. - 31.12. DL75OBY 2285
    01.01. - 31.12. DL75RLP 2288
    01.03. - 30.06. DL90TJU 2290
    01.01. - 31.07. DM60CSJ 2282
    01.03. - 30.06. DM90TJU 2290
    01.01. - 31.12. DP44N44T 2284
    01.03. - 30.06. DP90TJU 2290
    01.03. - 30.06. DQ90TJU 2290
    01.12. - 30.11. DR125MB 2278
    01.01. - 31.12. DR50BAWA 2282
    01.03. - 30.06. DR90TJU 2290
    01.05. - 31.05. DU/W6QT 2299
    14.05. - 27.05. DV8/KH7EA 2301*
    01.01. - 31.12. EI90IRTS 2282
    09.05. - 14.05. EX/R4FCN 2300
    09.05. - 14.05. EX/R5AF 2300
    05.05. - 11.05. FK/F5NHJ 2300
    21.05. - 04.06. FM/OQ3R 2301*
    28.06. - 12.07. FP/KV1J 2300
    - 31.12.22 FS/KC9FFV 2298
    - 02/2024 FW1JG 2287
    13.05. - 30.05. GB0AEL 2301*
    01.01. - 31.12. GB100BBC 2282
    14.01. - 23.12. GB1900HA 2285
    14.01. - 23.12. GB1900HW 2285
    01.01. - 31.12. H32AT 2290
    01.01. - 31.12. HB50SH 2283
    01.03. - 30.06. HB90JU 2290
    04.05. - 08.05. HD8FG 2300
    01.01. - 14.12. HF9FIELD 2282
    15.03. - 15.03.23 HG200AN 2293
    15.03. - 15.03.23 HG200DO 2293
    15.03. - 15.03.23 HG200EF 2293
    15.03. - 15.03.23 HG200IR 2293
    15.03. - 15.03.23 HG200OT 2293
    15.03. - 15.03.23 HG200PS 2293
    07.05. - 12.05. HK0/PY8WW 2300
    01.09. - 15.05.22 HK3JCL 2265
    01.01. - 10.07. II0WRTC 2282
    01.01. - 10.07. II1WRTC 2282
    01.05. - 30.05. II1PA 2300
    01.01. - 10.07. II2WRTC 2282
    01.01. - 10.07. II3WRTC 2282
    01.01. - 10.07. II4WRTC 2282
    01.01. - 10.07. II5WRTC 2282
    01.01. - 10.07. II6WRTC 2282
    01.01. - 10.07. II7WRTC 2282
    22.01. - 30.06. II8CAP 2286
    01.01. - 10.07. II8WRTC 2282
    01.01. - 10.07. II9WRTC 2282
    20.04. - 09.05. JI3DST/6 2298
    03/22 - 10/22 JX/LB4MI 2296
    03/22 - 10/22 JX7QY 2296
    03.05. - 08.05. JW4D 2299
    04.06. - 11.06. KL7RRC 2298
    01.01. - 31.12. LA100B 2283
    - 31.12. LZ01MLN 2277
    01.01. - 31.12. LZ1GLASS 2285
    01.05. - 31.05. LZ330AL 2299
    05.05. - 08.05. M0DSV/p 2300
    23.04. - N6CKC 2298
    - 15.05. OA7/DD5ZZ 2295
    23.04. - OE22M 2298
    09.06. - 09.06. OH0100AX 2254
    01.03. - 31.12. OR100RCBE 2290
    01.01. - 31.12. OZ50DDXG 2282
    15.05. - 27.05. OZ/DG5LAC 2301*
    03.02. - 02.08. PA75DXCC 2287
    01.04 - 30.10. PD146EU 2296
    01.01. - 31.12. PI75LIM 2287
    01.05. - 30.05. PP200GOB 2299
    01.05. - 30.05. PR200GOB 2299
    01.05. - 30.05. PS200GOB 2299
    01.05. - 30.05. PV200GOB 2299
    01.05. - 30.05. PW200GOB 2299
    01.09. - 30.09. PX200BR 2282
    01.05. - 30.05. PX200GOB 2299
    01.01. - 31.12. PX2022BR 2282
    01.05. - S035S 2301*
    01.01. - 31.12. SK50EI 2284
    01.01. - 14.12. SN9FIELD 2282
    01.01. - 14.12. SP9FIELD 2282
    01.05. - 30.05. SX335T 2299
    14.05. - 17.05. T42ITU 2301*
    13.05. - 17.05. T88JH 2301*
    20.04. - 30.10. TG9AWS 2298
    15.01. - 31.12. TM0CR 2286
    15.04. - 29.05. TM15SOTA 2297
    14.05. - 15.05. TM20KFZ 2301*
    22.04. - 13.05. TM2IF 2298
    02.05. - 31.10. TM400MO 2301*
    18.03. - 16.07. TM55SNSM 2293
    01.05. - 15.05. TM5RDL 2299
    01.06. - 06.06. TM6CXJ 2290
    14.05. - 30.07. TR8CR 2301*
    - 12/2023 TT8SN 2176
    08.05. - 18.05. V4/K2KA 2300
    03.05. - 16.05. VU4W 2299
    25.06. - 26.06 VB3C 2297
    15.05. - 21.05. VB3EMS 2301*
    01.07. - 02.07. VC3IC 2297
    01.01. - 31.12. VK90ABC 2287
    2.1.23 - 31.03.23 VP2MDX 2300
    14.05. - W1M 2301*
    15.05. - 17.05. W4B 2301*
    - 31.12. XI0X 2296
    11.03. - 11.09. Z81D 2293
    01.05. - 30.05. ZV200GOB 2299
    01.05. - 30.05. ZW200GOB 2299
    01.05. - 30.05. ZX200GOB 2299
    01.05. - 30.05. ZY200GOB 2299
    01.05. - 30.05. ZZ200GOB 2299

    * = new or updated
    ... = and other calls


    QSL information
    ===============
    3B8/OM5ZW via OM5ZW (d), (B), (C), (L)
    3C2C via EC5K (d), (L)
    3G3CEA via CE3ETR (d), (L), eQSL
    3Z80AK via SP1PBW
    4J7FM via DC9RI (B), (L)
    4K7DK via DK1DKE (d), (B), (L)
    4L0ONY via DL7CM, LoTW
    4L/KF8UN via KF8UN (d)
    4M1W via EB7DX (d), (L), eQSL
    4M5M via W4SO (L), eQSL
    4X6TT via N4GNR (d), (L)
    4Z74OC via 4Z74OC (eQSL only)
    5B4AQC via DK6SP (OQRS), (L)
    5H3MB via IK2GZU (B), (L), eQSL
    5P1EG via SP1EG (d), (B)
    5R8AL via G3SWH (d), (L)
    5X7W via SM0HPL (L)
    5Z4PA via M0URX (B - OQRS),
    6F6F via EA5GL (B), (L)
    7P8AT via ZS5APT (B)
    7P8ST via ZS5ANC (B), (L), eQSL
    7Q7CT via JA1NRH (*),(L)
    7X2TT via EA5GL (B), (L), eQSL
    8Q7DX via OE1EMS (B), (L)
    8S0C via SM0MPV (B), (L)
    9A302AA via 9A2AA (B)
    9G2DX via EA5GL (B), (L), eQSL
    9H6CAP via 9H1CJ (d)
    9J2MYT via EA5GL (B)
    9N7CI via SP6CIK (B)
    9N7WE via SP9FIH
    A25VR via VE7VR (d)B, (L)
    A91WARD via EC6DX (d), (L)
    AM5DMA via EA5PC (B), (L), eQSL
    AN5OKW via EA5WO (d), (e), (L)
    AP2MKS via EA5GL (d), (L);
    AP-Bureau
    AP2NK via W3HNK (d), (L)
    AP2TN via DJ9ZB (B)
    BW2/JP1RIW via BM2JCC (OQRS),
    eQSL
    C31CT via EA3QS (L)
    C4I via 5B4AIE (d)
    C5C via F5RAV (d)
    CG3T via VE3DZ (B), (L)
    CJ3A via VE3AT (B)
    CO2WL via HA3JB (d)
    CO8CY via KB4SX (B), (L), eQSL
    CP1XRM via EA5RM (L)
    CQ84AS via HB9CRV (B), (L)
    CQ9T via CT3KN (B), (L)
    CN97LAH via EA7FTR
    CR2B via EA1BP (B), (L)
    CS2C via OK1RF
    CT7/DJ7PR via DJ7PR (B)
    CT7/OK2PDT/p via OK2PDT
    CT7/PA3GCU via PA3GCU and LoTW
    CV7R via CX2ABC
    CX1UO via IK2DUW (d)
    CX2DK via EA5GL (d), (L)
    CX27U via IK2DUW (d)
    DA22WARD via (B), DL2VFR (d)
    DB50AFZ via (B), DL2VFR (d)
    DF0BT via DL7UE (B), (L), (e)
    DF22LGS (B)
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