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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.

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...

2011 DX SOUND BITES

Tom, K8CX, has done it again. He has provided DXers with 130 memorable DX sound clips from 2011. Visit Tom's famous "HAM GALLERY" Web at: http://hamgallery.com/dx2011 While there also check out some of his other features on his Web page, such as: 14 years of "Rare DX Sound Clips" of the past (as well as some clips from the 1960's and 1970's), QSL Card Museum, Dayton Photo Galleries and Tribute to Silent Key Ham Operators. Tom states, "If anyone has any old HF recordings, I would be interested in hearing from them."

4J - 4J29RA - 4K29RA SPECIAL CALLSIGNS

Issued in celebration of the 85th anniversary of the first amateur radio station in Azerbaijan (RA29, a club station located in Helenendorf, present-day Goygol). QSL via 4J5T.

CLIPPERTON 2012

Bob/KK6EK, John/N7CQQ and others will be active as TX5Q with two stations from Clipperton Island for approximately one week in March 2012 (tentative QRV dates are 10-15 March). This will be a "multi-disciplinary expedition", and the team "will also deploy and use the innovative satellite-internet system (DXA) for real-time display of the expedition activities". They are looking for a doctor/DXpeditioner to act as informal medic for the trip (contact robert[@]schmieder.com if interested).

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C6, Bahamas ( 24-26 February )

Members of Yankee Clipper Contest Club Tom, N1GN, Bill, NE1B, and Karney, W2AFC, will be in CQ 160-meters SSB Contest (24.-26. February) M/S as C6ANM from Nassau (Gambier Village), New Providence Island (NA-001, WLOTA 1115, WW Loc. FL15GB). QSL via LoTW preferred, or - direct only - via WA2IYO.

C5, The Gambia ( February 27th - March 15th )

Look for Alan, G3XAQ, transmitting from Gambia February 27th - March 15th as C56XA on HF on CW, also in RSGB Commonwealth Contest (10./11. March). QSL via G3SWH (OQRS), LoTW after returning home. http://www.g3swh.org.uk/c56xa.html

HI, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ( March 3-4th )

Operators Edwin/HI3K, Tino/HI3CC, Franky/HI3TT, Ezequiel/HI3EPR and Yukon John/KL7JR will be active in the ARRL DX SSB Contest as HI3K (March 3-4th) as a Multi-Single entry from Lomas del Toro in Santiago (Lomadeltoro Contest Team's HI3CCP station): http://www.lomadeltoro.com
QSL via KB2MS.

A2, BOTSWANA (DXpedition Update) ( Between March 18-27th )

Operators Frosty/K5LBU (A25CF), Keith/VE7MID (A52KW), Don/VE7DS (A25DS) and Joel/N5JR (A25JR) will be active from the Lotsane Safari Lodge between March 18-27th. The group plans to be active in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest (March 24-25th) as A25HQ. They will have about 3 rigs and a log periodic plus wire antenna covering 160 meters and up. It was also mentioned that they would use an inverted L with amp and a beverage antenna. Look for more details to be forthcoming.

9M0, SPRATLY ( Between April 10-24th )

Members of the Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitter Society (MARTS) and the 9M4SDX Team will be active as 9M0L from Pulau Layang Layang Island (Swallow Reefs - AS-051) near Sabah, East Malaysia, between April 10-24th. The current team consists of Tex-san/9M2TO (Project Coordinator), Neoh/9M2CLN (Team Leader Malaysia), Tack-san/JE1CKA (Team Leader Japan), Hajime/7K4QOK, Takuto/9M2/JE1SCJ, David/9M2PX, Yasuma/ 9M8YY, Nigel/G3TXF, Joe/JA1LZR, Naoyuki/JK1FNL, Hiroyuki/JP1TRJ and Yutaka/JQ2GYU. QSL direct to 9M2TO: 9M0L TEAM PENANG, PO BOX 125 GPO 10710, Penang Island, MALAYSIA or by the Bureau to Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitter's Society (MARTS). More details will be forthcoming. A Web page is up but still under constructions at: http://9m0l.legendchew.com

3DA, SWAZILAND ( Between February 21-29th )

Just a reminder that Phil, G3SWH, and John, G3OLU (aka EA5ARC), will be active as 3DA0PW from the Hawane Resort in western Swaziland between February 21-29th. The Hawane Resort has a well equipped station with Elecraft K3 transceivers, ICOM IC2KL amplifiers, an A4S at 24m, an A3WS at 20m, a wire 4 square for 40m and a vertical for 80m complete with 30 x 20m long radials. Activity will be on CW only on all bands 80-10 meters. There will be no 160, 60, 6 meters or EME activity.

3DA - SWAZILAND ( On 21-29 February 2012 )

Phil, G3SWH and John, EA5ARC (G3OLU) will be active from Swaziland on 21-29 February. The two will be using a single callsign (TBA) and will operate CW only on 80-10 metres with two stations. QSL via G3SWH, preferably via the OQRS facility on Phil's web site (www.g3swh.org.uk), otherwise direct or bureau. Subject to a good Internet connection, there will be on-line log on Phil's web site and daily uploads to LoTW.

4S - SRI LANKA - AS7KKG

Peter,DC0KK will be active again as 4S7KKG from Sri Lanka (AS-003) from 12 December until 10 March 2012. His preferred modes are CW and digital modes (RTTY, PSK and WSJT). QSL via home call (after the direct requests are processed, he will confirm all of the remaining QSOs through the bureau)

ANTARCTICA ( From November 16 to the end of February 2012 )

Karel, ON5TN will be QRV as OR4TN from Princess Elisabeth Station from November 16 to the end of February 2012. QSL to home call.

CE9, ANTARCTICA ( November 2011 - March 2012 )

Tomas, CE9VPM, will be active from Chilean Air Base Presidente Gabriel González Videla in the Antarctica beginning November 2011 through March 2012. Activity is expected to be on 20 meters and possibly other bands. QSL via PO Box 13630, Santiago, Chile.

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NA-189 ISABEL ISLAND

21 February 2012

NA-189 ( Between March 16-21st )

A team of 10 operators, from the Aguas-calientes Amateur Radio Club, will be active as XF1AA from Isabel Island (in the Jalisco/Nayarit IOTA group) between March 16-21st. Activity will be on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. Operators mentioned are Enrique/XE2AA, Ben/XE2AU, Ismael/XE1AY, Jorge/XE2AMS, Armando/XE2AMZ, Vertiz/ XE2AY, David/XE2AUD, Juan/XE2AI, Fidel/XE2ARM and Ramiro/XE2ARV. QSL via IT9EJW.

EU-103 SALTEE ISLAND

21 February 2012

EU-103 ( Second full Weekend of April )

Members from the Papa Lima DX Group (EI0PL) will be active as EJ0PL from Saltee Island during the second full weekend of April. QSL via EI5JQ. More details will be forthcoming.

EU-047 - SPIEKEROOG ISLAND

21 February 2012

EU-047 ( February 20-24th )

Robert, DK2RO, will be active as DK2RO/p from Spiekeroog Island between February 20-24th. Activity will be holiday style on all HF bands, propagation permitting. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau. He plans to uploaded his log to LoTW.

EU-029 LOLLAND ISLAND

21 February 2012

EU-029 ( April 29th and May 5th )

Operators Dominic/ON4AZP, Michel/ON4CAQ, Francois/ON6VP, Herman/ON7FH and Maurice/ON7KS will be active as 5P5Y from Lolland Island (DIA SJ-015, WLOTA 2773) between April 29th and May 5th. Activity will be on all HF bands and modes. QSL via ON4AMM, direct or by the Bureau.

E5, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS

21 February 2012

E5, SOUTH COOK ISLANDS ( Between April 11-14th )

Look for the E51M DXpedition that is going to North Cook Islands to also be active as E51MCW from Rarotonga, South Cook Islands, between April 11-14th, after their operation on Manihiki (see OPDX.1044). Activity will be on all bands, including 60m, using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via DJ8NK, direct or by the Bureau. Online QSL Requests Service (OQRS) for the Bureau and direct cards can be made after April 20th. For more details, see the E51M Web page at: http://www.manihiki2012.de

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