ARRL DX Bulletin 040
October 8, 1998


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DX Bulletin 40 ARLD040
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT October 8, 1998
To all radio amateurs

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ARLD040 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by Tedd, KB8NW, the OPDX Bulletin, The 599Rpt, The Daily DX, DXNL, QRZ DX and Contest Corral from QST. Thanks to all.


TUNISIA, 3V. Albert, F2KN, is QRV as 3V8BB until the end of October. QSL to home call.

TANZANIA, 5H. Dave, K8MN, is QRV as 5H3US on 160 to 6 meters. He will be here for the next three years. QSL via WA8JOC.

NEPAL, 9N. David, G4ERW, is QRV until November 7 as 9N7RW from Patan, which is nearby Kathmandu. QSL to home call.

ANGOLA, D2. Fernando, D2BB, has been QRV on 28480 khz from 1700 to 1730z. QSL via W3HNK.

GLORIOSO ISLAND, FR/G. Jacques, FR5ZU, will be QRV until October 30 as FR5ZU/G, using SSB and RTTY on al bands. QSL via JA8FCG.

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS, KH0. Members of the Mariana Islands DX Association will be QRV in the VK/ZL/Oceania CW Contest. Activity is expected on 80 to 10 meters. QSL via operator's instructions.

GUAM, KH2. Mariana Islands DX Association members will also be QRV in the VK/ZL/Oceania CW contest. Activity is expected on 80 to 10 meters. QSL via operator's instructions.

BRAZIL, PY. Look for PU5U and PW5L to be QRV using SSB and CW respectively, from Sao Francisco Island, IOTA SA-027, from October 10 to 14. QSL both calls via PP5LL.

POLAND, SP. Special Event Station SN20JP will be QRV from Krakow to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the pontification of Pope John Paul II. The station will be QRV until October 31 on 160 to 6 meters using all modes. QSL via SP9PKZ.

EASTERN KIRIBATI, T32. Tuck, T32BI, has been QRV on 14260 khz from 0130 to 0300z and then on 14200 khz from 0630 to 0830z. QSL via KH6DFW.

CANADA, VE. In recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Yukon Territory Gold Rush, Special Event Callsign VY1A will be QRV during October and November on all bands, using CW, SSB and RTTY. VE stations QSL via VY1JA, all others QSL via KB5IPQ.

NORFOLK ISLAND, VK9N. Jim, VK9NS, has been QRV on 24901 at 0915z. He can also be found on 14222 khz from 0300 to 0400z. QSL to J. Smith, PO Box 90, Norfolk Island, NSW, Australia.

PRINCE EDWARD AND MARION ISLAND, ZS8. Barry, ZS2H, has been QRV on 10 meters around 1300z. QSL to home call.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The Ten-Ten Day Sprint, ARRL International EME Competition, Rhode Island QSO Party, Pennsylvania QSO Party and the VK/ZL/Oceania CW Contest will keep contesters busy this weekend. Please see October QST, page 108 for details.