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Latest DX Bulletin
ZCZC AE25
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 25 ARLD025
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT June 22, 2017
To all radio amateurs
SB DX ARL ARLD025 ARLD025 DX news
This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by QRZ DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.
VIET NAM, 3W. Megumu, JA6QGF, is now active as 3W9A from Ho Chi Minh City. His length of stay is currently unknown. Activity has been on 17 and 6 meters SSB. QSL via his home call sign.
AZERBAIJAN, 4J. Alex, 4J3DJ is QRV as 4JF1EU until June 25 during the context of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Baku. QSL direct to home call.
MONTENEGRO, 4O. Giuseppe, IK5WWA is QRV as 4O7GD until June 28. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using SSB. QSL to home call.
CYPRUS, 5B. Felix, DL6JF, Jaroslav, OK4MM and Dieter, DL1AWD are QRV as 5B/home calls until June 25. Activity is on the HF bands using only CW. QSL to home call.
JAMAICA, 6Y. Ali, EP3CQ is now licensed as 6Y5CQ. He plans to be QRV in the Jamaica Amateur Radio Association annual Field Day exercise. QSL to home call.
WEST MALAYSIA, 9M2. Tak, JE1SCJ and Tex, 9M2TO will be QRV as 9M4DXX/p from Pulau Perhentian Kecil, IOTA AS-073, from June 24 to 26. Activity will be on 40 to 10 meters using CW and JT65. QSL via 9M2TO.
CHINA, BY. Members of the Chinese Radio Amateur Club will be QRV as B7CRA from Yongxing Island, IOTA AS-143, from June 26 to July 2. Activity will be on 80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and various digital modes with two to three stations active. QSL via BA4TB.
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, DA. Special event station DB125PTB celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Pressnitz Valley Narrow Gauge Railway running between Steinbach and Joehstadt. QSL via bureau.
SVALBARD, JW. Peter, LA7QIA will be QRV as JW7QIA from Spitsbergen Island, IOTA EU-026, from June 24 to July 1. Activity will be on the HF bands and 6 meters using CW, SSB and various digital modes. QSL to home call.
SLOVAK REPUBLIC, OM. Special event station OM2017WYAC will be QRV from June 26 to July 9 during the 1st World Youth ARDF Championship. QSL via OM3CND.
ST. MAARTEN, PJ7. Operators David, W9DR, John, W9KXQ, Kenneth, KK9N, David, K9UK and Thomas, W9AEB are QRV as PJ7/home calls until June 28. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters using CW and SSB. QSL to home calls.
GREECE, SV. Dave, GM0LVI is QRV as SV8/GM0LVI from Zakynthos, IOTA EU-052, until July 6. Activity is holiday style on the HF bands using QRP power. QSL to home call.
PALAU, T8. Yutuka, JH1MLO and Chusuke, JR1FKR will be QRV as T88HR and T88TJ, respectively, from Koror Island, IOTA OC-009, from June 28 to July 2. Activity will be on 80 to 6 meters using SSB and RTTY. QSL to home calls.
EUROPEAN RUSSIA, UA. During the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup being held in Russia, special event stations R17RUS, R17DEU, R17AUS, R17CHL, R17MEX, R17NZL, R17PRT and R17CMR are QRV until July 2. QSL via operators' instructions.
KALININGRAD, UA2. Special event station UE08F is QRV during the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. QSL via UF2F.
BELIZE, V3. David, KG5CI is QRV as V31CI from San Pedro on Ambergris Caye Island, IOTA NA-073, until June 27. Activity is holiday style on the HF bands, including 6 meters and various satellites. He will also be active during ARRL Field Day. QSL to home call.
MICRONESIA, V6. Hid, JA3KGF, Tosy, JA3FGJ, Sanny, JJ3CIG and Mami, JP3AYQ will be QRV as V6J from Mwoki Island, IOTA OC-226, from June 24 to 29. Activity will be on 40 to 15 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK and JT65. QSL direct to JP3AYQ.
CHRISTMAS ISLAND, VK9X. Operator HL1AHS will be QRV as VK9AA from June 24 to July 1. Activity will be on 80 to 6 meters using CW, SSB and various digital modes. QSL via HL2UVH.
OPERATIONS APPROVED FOR DXCC CREDIT. The following operations are approved for DXCC credit: Libya, 5A5A, April 2017 operation; Andaman Islands, VU4YC, 2017 operation.
THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. ARRL Field Day, NCCC RTTY Sprint, NCCC CW Sprint, Battle of Carabobo International Contest, UFT QRP CW Contest, Ukrainian DX DIGI Contest and His Majesty King of Spain SSB Contest will certainly keep contesters busy this upcoming weekend.
The CWops Mini-CWT CW Test, Phone Fray and SKCC CW Sprint are scheduled for June 28.
Please see June 2017 QST, page 87, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web site for details. 025
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American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
Starting in 2018, the ARRL Foundation will offer two new scholarships for radio amateurs pursuing post-secondary education. They have been established by the Medical Amateur Radio Council (MARCO) and by the Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club (SVARC).
The MARCO scholarship will provide financial assistance for the educational expenses of a radio amateur pursuing higher education in the healing ...
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ARRL Headquarters will be closed on Monday, June 3, and Tuesday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. There will be no ARRL bulletin or code practice transmissions on those days.
ARRL Headquarters will reopen on Wednesday, July 5, at 8 AM ET. We wish everyone a festive and safe holiday!
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