ARRL DX Bulletin 015: March 14, 1996

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DX Bulletin 15 ARLD015
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT March 14, 1996
To all radio amateurs

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ARLD015 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Seiji, JH6RTO, Joe, NJ1Q, Mauro, I1JQJ, Tedd, KB8NW, Bob, WB2DIN, Joe, N1OCS, the OPDX Bulletin, the Yankee Clipper Contest Club PacketCluster network and Contest Corral from QST. Thanks to all.

CROZET ISLAND, FT

FT5WE was on last weekend between 1400 and 1700z on 7005 kHz. Also check 30 meters. QSL via F5GTW direct.

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, HC8

JF1MGI, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is involved in animal research through the end of March. Hamming will be during non-work hours, though behavior of operators calling in pile ups will determine whether on-the-air animal research will be necessary. At bulletin time no call sign info was available. Meanwhile, HC8/DL5XX has been on 7003 kHz at 0400z and 14025 kHz at 1251z.

SVALBARD, JW

Erik, SM0AGD, and John, SM0DJZ, will be on the air March 14 to 18, mainly on 80, 40 and 30 meter CW, though some RS-12, SSB and RTTY will be worked, including the BARTG Contest. Listen for them signing JW/home calls. QSL via 1996 CBA's for home calls.

MARIANA ISLANDS, KH0

A business trip allows Jun, JH4RHF, to operate as KH2S/KH0 until March 18. Check 80 and 40 meters from 1000 to 1600z. QSL via JH4RHF. Allen, KN6AH, will sign KH0/KN6AH March 15 to 30. Check 40 and 15 meters as well as 20 meter nets. QSL direct only to KN6AH.

GUAM, KH2

JH6RTO will sign AH0AV/KH2 April 11 to 14, concentrating on 10 and 17 meters. He will be in the JIDX Contest. QSL via JH6RTO.

GUINEA BISSAU, J5

The operation from Majo Island, IOTA AF-020, by I4LCK and IK4SDY is slated for March 27 to April 6. Calls will be J56CK and J56DY, respectively. Besides CW, SSB and some RTTY, they plan to be in the CQ WW WPX Contest March 30 and 31. QSL via home calls.

SUDAN, ST

Claus, ex 9G1AP and 9N1AP, is signing ST1AP as was heard on 14178 kHz at 2215z. Also check the MAR net at 0745z on 14332 kHz.

GHANA, 9G

Joe, N1OCS, is in Navrongo until March 24 on business. He hopes to be able to operate, though no call sign or QSL route was available at bulletin time. Check for Joe around 1819, 3525, 7025, 10105, 14025, 18025, 21025, 24895 and 28025 kHz on CW, and 1845, 3795, 7065, 14195, 18145, 21295, 24945 and 28495 kHz on SSB.

MADAGASCAR, 5R

Gerard, F2JD, has received his license, 5R8EN. He will be in Madagascar until September. He was on 21019 kHz at 0905z this past weekend. QSL via F6AJA.

TRINDADE ISLAND, PY0

Mendonca, PY1UP, will be signing PY0TI until mid-June. He is active on all bands with CW and SSB with a modest set up. QSL direct to PY1UP.

SOUTHERN COOK ISLANDS, ZK1

Bruce, AA8U, Stanley, K8MJZ, and Marilyn, AG8W, plan to enter the IARU Radiosport Contest in July as ZK1AAU from Rarotonga. Their stay will be from July 11 to 20 and they will concentrate on 160 and 80 meters outside of contest hours as ZK1MJZ and ZK1AGW. QSL via AA8U with SASE.

QSL BUREAU NEWS

The Pennsylvania DX Association has assumed responsibilities of the Third Call Area Incoming QSL Bureau. The new W3 Incoming Bureau address is c/o the Pennsylvania DX Association, PO Box 100, York Haven PA 17370-0100. Envelopes and cards on file at the old W3 bureau will be transferred to the new bureau staff.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO

The Bermuda Contest, Russian DX Contest and the Virginia QSO Party should provide plenty of radio activity this weekend. See page 97 in March QST for more info on these events.