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22 February 2012

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

19 January 2012

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.

19 January 2012

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.

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14 January 2012

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.

14 January 2012

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