Republic of South Sudan Assigned Prefix

After a wait of more than seven months after being accepted as a member of the United Nations, the Republic of South Sudan received its prefix block from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU): Z8.
On July 14, 2011 -- after South Sudan's admittan

EI, IRELAND, EI80IRTS - SPECIAL CALL ( Throughout 2012 )

The Irish Radio Transmitters Society celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2012. The special event station EI80IRTS is active throughout 2012. QSL via EI4GXB, LoTW.

DL, GERMANY - DM100MGY - SPECIAL CALL

The sinking of the passenger liner Titanic has its 100th anniversary on Apr 15,2012. After hitting an iceberg the ship sank 300 nautical miles southeast of Newfoundland. Unfortunately, only about 700 of the 2200 passengers and crew members were rescued. It was one of the worst maritime disasters of civilian shipping. This resulted in numerous measures to accelerate the rescue of people at high seas. An international radio distress frequency was introduced and the duty to its constant monitoring. Even today these decisions are still valid and are written down in the SOLAS treaty, adapted to the technical possibilities of today.

C2

Pista, HA5AO and George, HA5UK have been forced to cancel their announced South Pacific Tour (T2HA, 3D2HA, T30HA and T33HA) owing to reasons beyond their control (read the details on http://ha5ao.novolab.hu/ ). Their new target is Nauru (OC-031), and they will be active as C21HA until 6 February, with two stations on the HF bands. Being unable to use their SteppIR BigIR (its stepper drive motor has been stolen!), they have set up "an inverted L antenna for the second station, but it means strong limitation in signal strength. It is good for NA/SA but unlikly for EU. The two verticals are doing the job well, especially on the higher bands". QSL via HA5UK.

3D2_cr - ( 25 September and 6 October 2012 )

Hrane, YT1AD and a multi-national team of operators (AA4NN, AD6E, AH6HY, EA1IR, I2VGW, K3LP, K6SRZ, N6PSE, PY5EG, RW4NW, UA4HOX and WD5COV so far) will be active on all bands and modes as 3D2C from Conway Reef (OC-112) between 25 September and 6 October. QSL via YT1AD. Two more operators are being sought. Further information can be found at www.yt1ad.info/3d2c/index.html

HK0NA

The "Fabulous Four" advance team continue their work of building the infrastructure for HK0NA with emphasis shifting now to OP. A (top of the mountain). And ..in their spare time making some QSOs with the deserving.

Of course, we are hearing from a small minority that they are doing everything wrong and not listening here or there or whatever. May we suggest you everyone be patient and remember that 16 more operators will be there the morning of the 21 st. for up to 17 days.

Yesterday the DXCC desk confirmed that QSOs made by the advance team , when they used their individual calls, will count for DXCC purposes. Those logs will not be available until after the DXpedition concludes. May we suggest that you work HK0NA also.

We intend to upload the HK0NA logs to ClubLog soon after the arrival of the main operating team. Don't bother checking the "Log Online" until then.

Lastly, our volunteer pilots kindly request that you not contact them until after the main operation begins!

Thanks to all !

HK0NA Team

60 METER (NEW) WEB SITE.

Joe, W8GEX, (from 60m News) informs: "I just want to let you know that our old Web site shut down on Dec. 31st. We want to thank Tom, K4MM, for his help on the former site for so many years. It was a challenge and he did a fine job. With the help of K3ZXL, K5YY and myself, we have a new 60m Web site at: http://60metersonline.net Here you will find a collection of information about current events and upcoming DXpeditions, plus more. The new site is hosted by Dan Schaaf, K3ZXL of Punta Gorda, Florida. Dan has been on 60 meters since 2003 when we were given the new band. An avid DXer, you can find Dan in the pileup on any band, and any mode. Read more...