ARRL DX Bulletin 026
July 2, 1998


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DX Bulletin 26 ARLD026
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT July 2, 1998
To all radio amateurs

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ARLD026 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by Tedd, KB8NW, the OPDX Bulletin, DXNS, QRZ DX, The Daily DX, ZS5BBO and Contest Corral from QST. Thanks to all.


EQUATORIAL GUINEA, 3C. Elmo, EA5BYP, and Vic, EA5YN, are QRV until July 7 as 3C5DX from Bioko Island on 80 to 10 meters, including the newer bands. QSL via EA5BYP.

BARBADOS, 8P. Dennis, K7BV, will be QRV from July 7 to 14 from the QTH of 8P9Z. His own 8P callsign will be assigned upon his arrival. He will operate CW extensively on all HF bands, including some RS-12 and 6 meter activity. QSL to home call.

CHINA, BY. Sheen, BD8SN, and Wang, BA1SS, are QRV using SSTV. QSL via operator's instructions.

SABLE ISLAND, CY0. Wayne, VE1NR, is QRV until July 8 as CY0NR on 80 to 10 meters. He may also try 6 meters. QSL to home call.

SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON ISLAND, FP. Mel, W8MV, will be QRV as FP/W8MV from Miquelon Island from July 9 to 13, with emphasis on CW. He will be on the lookout for 6 meter openings.

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, HC8. Trey, N5KO, is QRV as N5KO/HC8. He can usually be found on 30 meters around 0200z, and on 17 meters using CW around 2100 to 2300z. His length of stay is unknown. QSL via AA5BT.

SARDINIA, IS0. Gianni, ISOIGV, and other ARI Cagliari operators will be QRV July 4 and 5 IMO/ISOIGV and IMO/homecalls from Tuaredda Island. Activity on all HF and some VHF bands is expected. QSL via operator's instructions. Meanwhile, Tore, IS0GYV, is QRV using SSTV on 20 and 15 meters.

LITHUANIA, LY. Commemorating the 2nd National Olympic Games, a number of Lithuanian stations will be using the special prefix LY98. QSL via operator's instructions.

WESTERN SAHARA, S0. S01HA is a newly licensed amateur and has been QRV on 20 meters using SSB. QSL via EA2JG.

CENTRAL AFRICA, TL. Alex, PA3DZN, is active from Bangui as TL5A. He is QRV on 160 to 6 meters, using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via PA3DMH.

ALBANIA, ZA. Luis, EA5KY, is traveling to Lac, and will be active as ZA/EA5KY until July 18. He will be QRV using CW, SSB and RTTY on 80 to 10 meters during his free time. This is not a DXpedition. QSL via EA4URE.

TRISTAN DA CUNHA, ZD9. Ian, ZD9IL, is very active using SSB on 20 to 10 meters, including the newer bands, from 0900 to 1600z. QSL via ZS5BBO.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CN-DX Contest is scheduled for this weekend. Please see July QST, page 98 for details.