A6, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES:
Tom/DL2RMC is currently paying his son a visit in Al Ain. For the
time being he signs A65/DL2RMC. Depending on the length of his stay
(plans are ranging from just 3 months up to 3 years) he may apply
for an A65 callsign. QRV on 30-10m (maybe also 160m) on CW, SSB,
and FT8. Right now he his transmitting with 100W and simple
antennas. In case of an extended stay Tom plans to upgrade with an
amplifier and also a yagi for 20-6m. QSL via homecall, OQRS, LoTW.
F, FRANCE:
TM100BBC joins the centennary celebration of the BBC from October
10 to 24. Operators are Andre/F5AQX (EME), Serge/F5SN (DMR, C4FM),
Marie/F5UAY (SSB), Michel/F8GGZ (CW), and Laurent/F8FSC (all
modes). QSL via F8GGZ (B) or direct.
F, FRANCE:
The Radio Club du Pays de Nied (F4KIY) celebrates its 10th
anniversary with the callsign TM10KIY until Oct. 7. QRV on 80-6m
(CW, SSB, RTTY, FT4/8). QSL via F4KIY (d/B).
LY, LITHUANIA:
LY770CT celebrates the 770th anniversary of the city Klaipeda until
Oct. 14. QSL via LY1CT (d/B).
OE, AUSTRIA:
OEVSV's Lower Austria's "district branch" in Tulln-Stockerau
celebratesa 25th annviversary with the callsign OE25TU until the
end of October. QSL via ClubLog OQRS.
PA, HOLLAND:
PA900UTR calls attention to Utrecht's elevation to city status 900
years ago until Nov. 11. QSL via PI4UTR.
VK, AUSTRALIA:
VK75FAA is active until the end of October to mark the 75th
anniversary of Australia's Fleet Air Arm, their naval air power.
QSL via VK2YVA (d/B).
DX News
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VK0, ANTARCTICA:
Warren/VK7WN remains on the air as VK0WN from Australia's Casey
Scientific Research Base until the end of October, running 100W and
a 20m inverted vee antenna during his lunch break (05z-06z). QSL
via LoTW or qrz.com logbook; a design for a paper card is in the
making and will be available via VK7WN (B/d).
ARCTIC NORTH POLE ICE-RESISTANT PLATFORM:
Oleg/RD1A is currently aboard the vessel North Pole, which is
drifting around the Arctic and replaces several bases that were
located on sheets of floating ice. The ship may stay afloat for up
to 2 years before returned to port and carries multiple labs for
scientific exploration of the Arctic. During his spare time Oleg
will be active as RI41POL. QSL via RN3RQ. See also: https://www.qrz.com/db/RI41POL
DJ9ZB's QSL manager duties:
Alain/F6BFH has taken over Franz's/DJ9ZB QSL manager duties for the
following callsigns: 4S7RO, 5A1HA, 6Y5/4S7RO, 9X5GG, A71AU, AP2KN,
ET3PG, ST2SA, UA2FN, YJ0AUS, YK1AA, and YS1RR.
AF-010; 3C, BIOCO ISLAND: Ersoy TA2OM (ex TA2IBY) is currently
active as 3C/TA2OM from Malabo on Bioco Island. QRV so far only on
10m on FT8, SSB is also possible. Confirmations are only possible
via eQSL so far, paper cards will follow after his return from this
1 month trip. So far, however, his operation has not received DXCC
regocnition by the ARRL.
AS-013; 8Q, MALDIVE ISLANDS: Gianpi/IK1TTD operates holiday-style
from Fasmendhoo Isl. as 8Q7TD between Oct. 2 and 17 with 100W and
wire antennas. QSL via IK1TTD (d/B), LoTW.
AS-099; TA, CANAKKALE / BALIKESIR / IZMIR PROVINCE group:
Berkin/TA3J signs TA3J/0 from Yassica Isl. until the end of
October. QSL via homecall (d/B), LoTW, ClubLog.
EU-010; GM/MM, OUTER HEBRIDES: Graham/MM0GHM will be active /p or
/m from Barra Island between Oct. 1 and 8. QSL via MM0GHM (d/B),
eQSL.
EU-017; I*9, EOLIE (aka LIPARI) ISLANDS: Domenico/IW8RAO,
Luigi/IU8GUK, Alex/IK8YFU, and Pino/I8YGZ activate Vulcano Island
from the 5th to 9th of October as ID9Y on CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8.
EU-026; JW, SPITSBERGEN ISLAND: Just/JW9DL, Erling/JW6VM, and
Halvard/JW7XK operate from Spitsbergen between Oct. 5 and 10. QSL
for JW7XK via LA7XK, JW6VM via LA6VM, JW9DL via LA9DL.
OC-027; FO, MARQUESAS ISLANDS: Didier/F6BCW is going to put Iva Oa
on the air from Oct. 1 to 15 as TX7G. QRV on 80-10m (CW, SSB; RTTY
and FT8 if possible) daily from 03z-07z and 15z-17z, depending on
band conditions. Bureau cards will be sent out 12 months after his
return; direct cards via Didier Cadot, 180 rue du Moulin de la
Coudre, 71440 Tronchy, France. See also: https://www.qrz.com/db/TX7G.
Other IOTA news
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AS-051; Various, SPRATLY ISLANDS:
The trip to Pag-asa (DX0NE), scheduled for Sept. 16 had to be
postponed to Nov. 25. The expedition's leader Gil/4F2KWT still
hopes for an earlier opportunity though.
NA-063; CY0, SABLE ISLAND:
The CY0S expedition to Sable, scheduled for October, had to be
postponed to March 2023.
FFF-3265, Avant Pays Savoyard:
Jean Marie/F5NLX activates this reference on the 29th (07z-0930z).
QSOs also count for DFCF 73250; WCA F07349 TOUR CONSPECTUS, DMF
73076 MOULIN ST MAURICE, DLF 73084, 73085 LAVOIRS DE VIEILLE CURE
und LE BORGEY, PC 73149 EGLISE ST MAURICE DE ROTHERENS. QSL via
bureau, direct, eQSL.
KFF-4379, Fremont:
Amy/AG7GP activates this location on the 29th (14z-22z) on CW. QSL
via direct or LoTW.
KFF-4488, Modoc:
Amy/K6G operates from there during the California QSO Party on CW
and SSB. QSL via AG7GP (d), LoTW.
YBFF-0034, Meru Betiri:
YG3DEB activates this reference on Oct. 1 (02z-09z) on 40m (CW,
SSB) and 15/10m (CW). QSL via YG3DEB (d/B).
DLFF-0862, Weseraue:
DG8HJ operates from this location on OCt. 2 (10z-12z). QSL via
DG8HJ (d/B).
Parks On The Air (POTA)
=======================
K-1812, Fairfax Stone State Park:
Douglas/KX8T activates this location on Oct. 2 (12z-18z) on 20 and
15m (FT8, maybe SSB). QSL via KX8T (d/B).
Short term awards on HF
==========================
Klaipeda 770 Award:
This award is available for contacts with LY770CT made until Oct.
14 in several categories, beginning with 2 QSOs on 160m-70cm on CW,
SSB, FM, or digital modes. Applications to be sent to ly1ct@qrz.lt.
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