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Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1043

The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 1043
BID: $OPDX.1043
January 2, 2012
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio)

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VE2XB and VHF-DX-Portal for the following DX information.

*** SPECIAL NOTE FROM EDITOR (Tedd, KB8NW): My family (wife/OPDX's chief
proof-reader Linda, son Teddy [TJ] and his wife Jessi, daughter Katie and
her husband Kevin and son Lliam), and I (KB8NW) would like to wish all
DXers, Contesters and OPDX readers a very "Happy New Year". Thanks to
the many individuals who have provided DX information over the past year.
Without them there would not be an OPDX Bulletin. Also, thanks to the
individuals who sent holiday wishes to my family and me.....
         73 and Have a Great/Safe/Healthy New Year de Tedd KB8NW

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT:
According to the AR-Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 25th-December,
through Sunday, 1st-January there were 217 countries active. Countries
available: 3A, 3B8, 3D2, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 4J, 4L, 4O, 4S, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R,
5V, 5W, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7X, 8P, 8Q, 8R, 9A, 9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9L, 9M2, 9M6, 9Q,
9U, 9V, 9X, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY, C3, C5, C6, CE, CE0Y,
CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, DL, DU, E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9,
EI, EK, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ, F, FG, FH, FK, FM, FO, FP, FR, FY, G,
GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, HA, HB, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV,
HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J6, J8, JA, JD/o, JT, JX, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6,
KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX, LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ,
P2, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ4, PJ7, PY, PZ, R1FJ, S2, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV5,
SV9, T32, T7, T8, TA, TF, TG, TI, TJ, TK, TL, TR, TT, UA, UA2, UA9, UK,
UN, UR, V2, V3, V4, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VK0M, VP2E, VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP8/h,
VP9, VQ9, VR, VU, XE, XU, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YL, YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3,
ZA, ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZD8, ZF, ZL, ZP, ZS

* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations or
  more likely a "BUSTED CALLSIGN". As always, you never know - "Work
  First Worry Later" (WFWL).

3B9, RODRIGUES ISLAND. Eric, OE4AAC, will be active as 3B9/OE4AAC from
Rodrigues Island (AF-017) between February 14-21st. Activity will be on
40-10 meters CW. QSL via OE4AAC.

3DA, SWAZILAND (Update). Operators 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 and
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, 6 meters or EME activity. Propagation
permitting, they plan to have two stations on the air for as many hours
every day as is possible. Their main objective is to work as many European,
North American and ROTW stations on as many different bands as possible
and plan to make at least 15,000 QSOs. QSL via G3SWH, either via the OQRS
facility on Phil's Web site <www.g3swh.org.uk> (preferred), direct with
SAE and adequate return postage, or via the Bureau. Subject to a good
Internet connection, there will be an on-line log on Phil's Web site and
daily uploads to LoTW. The 3DA0PW Web site is now up and running at:
                       http://www.g3swh.org.uk/3da0pw.html

4G, PHILIPPINES (Special Event). Look for special event station 4G0LD to
be active during 2012. Activity is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of
the Philippine Amateur Radio League (PARL). QSL via the Bureau. Also,
the PARL is sponsoring a commemorative Diploma for amateur radio stations
that have established two-way communications with at least twelve (12)
QSOs with PARL members. Look for more details at:
                   http://www.dx1l.dxhams.net/events.htm  

5H, TANZANIA. Maurizio, IK2GZU, will once again return to the "Mission
Ilembula" to do some work at the new hospital and orphanage between
March 4th and April 4th. He plans to be active during his spare time
as 5H3MB on the HF bands. Maurizio will use his FT-100 and the mission's
TS-850 into a tri-band 3 element beam (20/15/10m) fixed on Europe and a
vertical or dipole for the other bands. QSL via IK2GZU, direct or by the
Bureau. Also, LoTW (after his return home).

6Y5, JAMAICA. Gerhard, OE3GEA, will be active as OE3GEA/6Y5 from Jamaica
(NA-097, WLOTA 0214) between February 2-12th. Activity will be holiday
style, mainly CW, operating only 50 watts into an Outbacker antenna or
dipole. QSL via his home callsign.

9A20, CROATIA (Special Event). Look for several Croatian stations to use
the "9A20" prefix from now until December 31st. Activity is to celebrate
the 20th anniversary of the 9A prefix for Croatia. Details for a special
"9A 20" award are available at:         http://www.hamradio.hr

9H, MALTA. Peter, G3PHO, will be active as 9H3C from Gozo Island (EU-023)
between March 8-15th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters and possibly 160m.
Look for him to be an entry in the RGSB Commonwealth Contest. QSL via
his home callsign or LoTW.

A3, TONGA (News). Paul Kidd, A35RK/A35A, informs OPDX the following two
news items from Tonga:
  1) A35CT is no longer in Tonga....Craig left for the States, and he
     isn't coming back anytime soon...certainly not within the next year.

  2) A35A (A35RK) is packing up to leave Tonga very soon. A final depar-
     ture date is set for 16th January 2012, and there is no definite
     return date. Paul states, "I will be taking down antennas and packing
     radios for shipment to the States in 2 days (December 31st)." His
     last date of activity was December 30th. A35RK/A35A has been active
     from Tonga since 4th May 1994, but that is about to end for an
     indefinite period of time. Any lingering QSLs are good via LoTW or
     W7TSQ.

ARRL DXCC DIAMOND AWARD. During the year 2012, the ARRL's DXCC Award
program will be celebrating their 75th anniversary, and as you know
this is the world's preeminent DXing award. So reaching this "Diamond
milestone", the ARRL decided to celebrate this event by going back to
the roots of the award, and specifically reading the 1937 DXCC List
(January 1937 QST, pages 52-53) to learn what countries were counted
at the onset which led them to create the "Diamond DXCC Challenge". The
country list that they will be using for the "Diamond DXCC Challenge"
is based upon the list of 231 places shown in 1937. The list is available
at: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Diamond%20DXCC/QST_Jan_1937_p52-53.pdf
The League has added some interesting twists to this award (ex. where 
working one country may count for two entities!). The "Diamond DXCC
Challenge" is an "Honor Award" and will not require acquisition or
inspection of QSLs or proof of confirmation. The Diamond DXCC certificate
will be available for working 100 of the 226 entities and will be
endorsable at 5 levels: 125, 150, 175, 200, and 225. If anyone works
all 226, there will be a special award for that remarkable achievement!
There will also be awards for the top finishers. For complete details
and picture of the award, go to:
            http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-diamond-dxcc-challenge

CCF NEWSLETTER. Martti, OH2BH, reports that the latest and last 2011
issue of the Contest Club Finland's Newsletter, PileUp! - is now available
online. This will also be the last publication by the current editorial
team. The newsletter is in English (for most part) and includes interesting
articles, and can be viewed at: 
           http://www.helsinki.fi/~korpela/PU/PU5_2011.pdf

CY0, SABLE ISLAND (Postponed!). The latest update, dated December 30th,
states (edited): "Hi Everyone - Unfortunately, we had to postpone the
Sable Island CY0 DXpedition due to the landing area on the island being
under water. A winter storm with 20+ foot swells pushed water onto the
sand 'runway' on Wednesday evening. Al Wilson, the OIC on Sable, made
an assessment of the landing area yesterday. Ron and I talked with Al
and there was no possibility of a flight to the island in the next five
days. After that, it would depend on how quickly the water would drain
from the landing area and if any other storms affect the island. At that
point, we decided to postpone the DXpedition.
  Needless to say, we are extremely disappointed that we have had to
postpone the DXpedition. We have learned first-hand there is really no
season of the year that is ideal for flights. Late yesterday morning we
met with Ted of Maritime Air. Ted advised it has been the worst year he
has experienced as far as scheduling flights. Maritime Air provides
logistical flight services to Environment Canada on the island.
  Even though we are disappointed, we are not defeated. Maritime Air
allowed us to store our gear to help facilitate our next attempt. We are
discussing two options with the Sable Island station.
  We appreciate your interest in the DXpedition. We have received a lot
of encouragement from DX'ers around the world. Continue to check the
DXpedition Web site for updates at:    http://www.cy0dxpedition.com
   73, Ron/AA4VK and Murray/WA4DAN"

IOTA NEWS..............
  AS-014.  Abdullah, A61AM/A41WW, will be active possibly as A41WW/M or
           A41WW/P from Masirah Island on January 1st. Activity will be
           on 80/40/20/17/15/10 meters SSB only. QSL via EA5ZD.

  EU-125.  Stefan, DL7AOS, will once again be using the special callsign
           5P5K from Romo Island between March 10-24th. Activity will be
           on 80-6 meters using a FT-857 with a 1kW amp into a vertical
           antenna near the beach. Look for 5P5K to also be operating
           in the Russian DX Contest (March 17-18th) as a Single-Op/All-
           Band/High-Power entry. QSL via DL7AOS, direct using the QRZ.com
           address or by the Bureau. Last year's activity can be seen on
           Youtube at:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl8lvxlOf9Q

  NA-168.  Operators Dana/AD5VC, Wayne/K5DF, David/K5DFD, Jim/N5IB,
           Jerry/W5AJD and David/W5XU will be active as W5GIX from Grand
           Isle, in the Louisiana State South East IOTA group between
           January 6-8th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, possibly 6m,
           using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via W5GIX.

  NA-240.  (Reminder/Update/NEW IOTA!) Members of the Russian Robinson
           Club (RRC) and with the support of the Bethel Amateur Radio
           Club (BARK) will activate the last new IOTA in Alaska in the
           Bethel County IOTA Group around January 5-8th (estimated dates
           -- depending on weather and transportation availability). The
           callsign will be KL7RRC/p. The group's main reason for this
           winter activation is to help jump start the RSGB IOTA Marathon.
           See details at:   http://www.rsgbiota.org/marathon/index.php
           The current team members are: Yuri N3QQ and Tim/NL8F. QSL via
           UA9OBA (Europe/Russia) and N7RO; either manager can confirm
           any contact. For more details, updates and "real time team's
           location" can be seen at:   http://www.na-234.com

  OC-136.  Operators Peter/VK3ZPF, Matt/VK2ADF and Kevin/VK3KAB will be
           active as VK3SAT from French Island between January 7-8th.
           Activity will be on 80/40/20/15/10 meters using wire antennas.
           Suggested frequencies and times of band operations are available
           on QRZ.com. They will carry most of the gear in backpacks and
           will be joined by three or four others who will be kayaking
           across from Stony Point. QSL via VK3SAA.

  SA-028.  Operators Orlando/PT2OP and Fred/PY2XB will be active as PV2PC
           and ZX2S, respectively, from Sao Sebastiao Island (ARLHS
           BRA-223, WLOTA L-1007, DFB SP-14) between February 23-27th.
           QSL PV2PC via PT2OP and ZX2S via PT7WA.

ISWL CALLSIGNS (For January). The following ISWL club callsigns will be
used throughout the month of January:
  GX4BJC/A - Operated /A from Stratton, near Bude in Cornwall, by Mike/
             M0SMJ. ( /A WAB Square = SS20 - England & IOTA = EU-005).

  MX1SWL/A & MX1SWL/P - Operated /A from Hartford, in Cambridgeshire,
             by Tom/G3RPV. ( /A WAB Square = TL27 - England & IOTA =
             EU-005). ( /P WAB Details will be given at the time of
             the QSO ).
  For more information, see <http://www.iswl.org.uk> or QRZ.com and eQSL.cc

J7, DOMINICA (Update). Mike, VE2XB, will be active as J79XB from Dominica
(NA-101) starting January 5th (2012) for several weeks. Activity will be
holiday style on all bands 160-10 meters and possibly 6m if there are
openings. He states that he will be concentrating a bit more on 80/40/30
meters and of course the other bands including 17/12 meters as conditions
allow. QSL via VE2XB (see QRZ.com for address and details) with SASE and
CDN stamps or 2 IRCs or 2 greenbacks. The postal rates have gone up, so
take that into consideration before you send your QSL card. A Web page
is available at:               http://j79xb.jimdo.com

KH2, GUAM. Take, JS6RRR, will be active as KH2/JS6RRR from Guam (OC-026,
USI GU003S, WLOTA L-0064) between February 10-14th. Activity will be on
160-6 meters using CW, SSB, FM, RTTY and PSK31. QSL via JS6RRR.

KH6BZF PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (January 2-8th)....
 Jan/02nd  AN      Jan/05th  AN      Jan/07th  AN
 Jan/03rd  AN      Jan/06th  AN      Jan/08th  AN
 Jan/04th  AN

   SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS/INDEXES AND GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
   ======================================================
    NORMALITY               GEOMAG       K Values    Alpha
   -----------------        ------       --------    ------
   AN  - Above Normal       Quiet        K=0-1       0-7
   HN  - High Normal        Unsettled    K=2         8-15
   LN  - Low Normal         Active       K=3         16-29
   BN  - Below Normal       Minor Storm  K=4         30-49
   DIS - Disturbed          Major Storm  K=5         50-99
   VRY DIS - Very Disturbed Severe Storm K=6-9       100-400

MALPELO AND PITCAIRN DXPEDITIONS (Coordinated Frequency Plan)......
Glenn Johnson, W0GJ, NCDXF Vice President (also HK0NA participant!),
reports (edited): "In less than 3 weeks two very visible DXpeditions will be
operational simultaneously from the Pacific:
  VP6T - Pitcairn <www.vp6t.org> will be operational Jan. 20th–Feb 4th, 2012
  HK0NA - Malpelo <hk0na.com> will be operational Jan. 21st–Feb. 8th, 2012

 The leaders of each team have been in extensive band planning communica-
tions and have agreed upon the following coordinated frequency plan.

         Band              HK0NA                  VP6T
                        TX      RX             TX      RX
        ------          -------------          -------------
         10M CW         28024   up             28035   up
         12M CW         24892   up             24903   up
         15M CW         21024   up             21035   up
         17M CW         18070   up             18083   up
         20M CW         14024   up             14035   up
         30M CW         10124   up             10103   up
         40M CW          7024   up              7003   up
         80M CW          3524   up              3503   up
        160M CW        1833.5   up            1831.5   dwn
            JA Listening        1811-16                1819-24

         10M SSB        28405   As Directed    28490   As Directed
         12M SSB        24940   As Directed    24960   As Directed
         15M SSB        21275   As Directed    21295   As Directed
         17M SSB        18130   As Directed    18150   As Directed
         20M SSB        14160   As Directed    14180   As Directed
         40M SSB         7056   7195+/-         7085   As Directed
         80M SSB         3770   As Directed     3790   up/dwn
        160M SSB         1845   up

         10M RTTY       28080   up             28108   up/dwn
         12M RTTY       24920   up             24928   dwn
         15M RTTY       21080   up             21098   up
         17M RTTY     18098.5   dwn/up         18108   dwn
         20M RTTY       14080   up             14088   up/dwn
         30M RTTY       10142   dwn            10144   up
         40M RTTY        7038   dwn             7048   up
         80M RTTY        3586   dwn             3588   up
        160M RTTY        1845   up

   Please visit their Web sites above for latest details."

NCDXF CHRISTMAS GIFT. Glenn Johnson, W0GJ, NCDXF Vice President, informed
OPDX on December 25th (edited): "Today, the Northern California DX
Foundation announced a 'Christmas gift' of 500 USDs to help rebuild and
re-equip the Radio Amateur Society of Thailand's (RAST) HS0AC Club station
that was destroyed by recent flooding.
  By now, you may have heard about the severe floods in Thailand this
past fall, resulting in devastating damage everywhere -- including the
Radio Amateur Society of Thailand (RAST) and their famous 'HS0AC' club
station which were completely destroyed. This website shows it all in
horrific detail:                http://www.qsl.net/rast
  RAST is also part of the Asian Technical Institute. The HS0AC club
station is located within the Institute.   http://www.ait.ac.th
  Please help Thailand hams by donating any amount via PayPal at
don...@rast.or.th during this season of giving. All donations will go
entirely to rebuilding the station.
  For the past 40 years, NCDXF had not only been funding major DXpeditions,
but is also committed to education and scholarships.
  Merry Christmas to all and Healthy New Year filled with DX!!!"

PJ7, SINT MAARTEN. Paolo, IK2QPR, will be active as PJ7/IK2QPR from
Sint Maarten (NA-105) between January 8-16th. Activity will be holiday
style on the HF bands. QSL via IK2QPR at: Paolo Fava, via Bertani 8
46100 Mantova, ITALY.

QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
 QSL-INFO from DB0SDX (dated December 25th and January 1st)
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
  4L6DL via LZ1OT           EA8/PA3LEO via PA3LEO       ON44NUTS via ON4RCA
  4T100MP via OA4O          EA8/PD1DX via PD1DX         OX3O via OZ5DE
  5Q4B via OZ5EV            EH2MDB via EA2URV           PB11XMAS via PB5X
  5V7SI via JA1PBV          EM20LTD via UR3LTD          PJ2/K8ND via K8ND
  6Y5/KD8EZU via KD8EZU     FM5WE via K4FJ              PR2B via 6K5YPD
  6Y5/N0YCM via N0YCM       GX4HRC/A via G3SVK          RU0LL via IK2DUW
  9A202AA via 9A2AA         HA40KKC via HA5MA           SE2I via SA2BRN
  9G5SI via JA1PBV          HH2/HB9AMO via PA7FM        SP/DL6EBH via DL6EBH
  9Q6CC via CX2CC           HK3/DL6IAK via DL6IAK       TG9NX via N4FKZ
  A52ATV via JA4ATV         II2ITAL via IK2AQZ          TI7/N5BEK via N5BEK
  AU50GOA via VU2SMS        II4LXV via IZ4OUL           V5/DH3WO via DH3WO
  C6ANM via WA2IYO (LoTW)   II4PRI via IZ1JKW           V5/DJ2HD via DJ2HD
  CT3AS via DJ8FW           IQ3LE via IZ3DBA            V51W via DF3GY
  DL5M via DL1FY            JD1BLY via JI5RPT           VE2CSI via M0URX
  DP3LUNA via DK1PM         K3N via N3YIM               WH0AU via JP3WAU
  EA6/G3SZU via M0OXO       K6AAX/VY2 via K6AAX         XR45EI via CE1SZZ
  EA6QM via EA6AZ           KG2A/VP9 via KG2A           YO800KNX via YO6CUF
  EA8/DB5FP via DB5FP       KL7/N1TX via N1TX           Z21LS via DE1ZHB
  EA8/DH2MS via DH2MS       KP4MS via W4DN              ZT1T via ZS1AFS
  EA8/DL8JJ/M via DL8JJ     OL950CHEB via OK1MO

  9J2CA QSL MANAGER. Phil, G3SWH, reports, "I've just resumed QSL Manager-
  ship for James, 9J2CA, in Lusaka, Zambia. James is mainly QRV on the
  digital modes with the occasional foray onto CW. QSL direct only. There
  is an on-line log search at:   http://www/g3swh.org.uk/9j2ca.html "

  SX100A. A special QSL card or Award plaque will be available on request
  from the Radio Amateur Association of Greece. The anniversary plaque
  cost is 30 Euro + 2 Euro Paypal expenses. The design of plaque can be
  viewed at:               http://www.qrz.com/db/sx100a
  For any additional information, please send an E-mail to: sv1...@raag.org

  QSL RECEIVED VIA LoTW: 4L4WW, 9V1RM, BD4FM, BU2AI, C6ANM, CN3A, CW5W,
  DL7VEE, DR1A, E51MAN, E51NOU, EA3QP, EA4TX, ED3A, EF8R, F5LQ, FO8RZ,
  FY5KE, GM7TUD, KH7Y, NP3CW, OK1BN, OQ5M, OS8A, PA3YH, PJ2/W9JUV, PJ4A,
  PJ4LS, PY1GQ, RN4ABD, ST2AR, T32J, TK4W, TM6M, UW2ZM, V51YJ, VE3MM,
  VE6WP, VP2MTA, XE1MM, XF3/IZ2LSC and YN2CC

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 3XY1D, 5T0JL, 5W0OJ, 5X1GS, 7Q7GM, 7Z1AA,
  A52DL, A71A, A73A, BD4CQ, C21UF, C6ANM, CP4DR, EA8/DL3GCS, EI6S, J39BS,
  JT5DX, OY1CT, P29CW, PJ2/K8LEE, TA1CQ, TF8GX, TM0INT, UA2F, VK9CX,
  VP5/W5CW, XV4YY, ZB2FK, ZD7BG, ZD7VC and ZD8F

  QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 3D2CI, 3D2CY, 3D2DX, 3W9R, 4W6A, 4Z1UF,
  6W/LA9DL, 9J2YO, 9K/SP4R, 9M2/LA9DL, 9M8DX/2, A23SL, A61AS, BT1OB,
  BT1OJ, C37URA, C36VM, CR2X, CU3AC, CU3CP, CU3CY, CU3EM, CU3FV, CU3HN,
  E41/OK1DTP, FT5GA, H7/K9GY, J88XF, JW1ECA, JW5X, JW7QIA, JW7XX, JW8DW,
  JW9DL, K4M, LW3DG, OJ0LA, OX/DF9TM, PJ2/DL5RDP, PJ2/K2NV, PJ4/W9NJY,
  PJ5/AH6HY, PJ5/SP6EQZ, PJ5/SP6IXF, SM3VAC, TB0DX, TC0DX, TF/LA9SN,
  TX5SPA, YM0DX, YU8HI, Z38AV and ZL4M

T8, PALAU (Update). Operators Mike/JA6EGL, Yasu/JA6UBY, Masa/JH6KXG and
Yu/JE6DND will be active as T88SM, T88CP, T88BI and T88HK, respectively,
from Koror Island (OC-009) between January 11-19th. Mike and Yu will only
stay until January 16th. Activity will be 80-10 meters using CW and SSB.
QSL via their home callsigns (direct only).

TN, CONGO (Update). Look for six operators to be active as TN2T from the
Republic of the Congo between January 22-31st. Using three stations, the
DXpedition will be active on 160-10 meters using CW, SSB and RTTY. Their
suggested frequencies are available on the TN2T Web page, was well as a
"most wanted" band survey. Operators mentioned are Patrick/ON4HIL/OT2A,
Marc/ON6CC/OR3A, Luc/ON4IA/OR2M, Ronald/PA3EWP, Carlo/ON4BR/OO4T and
Stefaan/ON4FG/OP4T. QSL Manager is M0URX. More details and updates are
available on the TN2T Web page at:        http://www.tn2t.be

V2, ANTIGUA. Operators YL Babs/DL7AFS and Lot/DJ7ZG will once again be
active as V21ZG from Antigua (NA-100) between March 5-31st. Their holiday
activity will be focused on 15-6 meters, looking for JA and QRP stations,
operating mainly on SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via DL7AFS.

VP9,BERMUDA. Kurt, W6PH, will be active as VP9/W6PH for the 2012 ARRL
DX CW Contest (February 18-19th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/Low-Power entry,
and the ARRL DX SSB Contest (March 3-4th) as a Multi-Op (w/N6WIN)/Single/
Low-Power entry. QSL direct to his home callsign W6PH.

XU7, CAMBODIA. Operators Alex/UA9YAB and Alex/UA9YPS will be active as
XU7YAB and XU7YPS, respectively, from Cambodia between January 3-6th.
They are also planning a side trip to IOTA AS-133. QSL XU7YAB via his
home callsign direct or LoTW. QSL XU7YPS via his home callsign direct.

YS3, EL SALVADOR. Luca, IW2CXJ, will be active as YS3/IW2CXJ between
January 11-24th. Activity will be holiday style on 40-10 meters using
a Cushcraft R7 vertical and 100 watts. QSL via LoTW, eQSL or direct to
his home callsign.

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