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DX Bulletin 4  ARLD004
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  January 23, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD004
ARLD004 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Tedd,
KB8NW, the OPDX Bulletin, Stephan, N2MAU, 425DX News, the DXNS and
Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

VIETNAM, 3W.  Rolf, SM5MX, is QRV as XV7SW and has been working the
US West Coast on 160 meters.  Please note that 1827 kHz is his only
permitted frequency.  He will be QSX on 1824 kHz.  QSL to SM5MX.

GEORGIA, 4L.  Al, 4L5A, will be very active in the CQWW 160 Meter CW
Contest.  He will be QRV mainly on 1820 kHz.  QSL via IK3HHX.

MADAGASCAR, 5R.  Maurizio, 5R8FH, is a lay missionary in Madagascar
and is active on 20 and 15 meters.  QSL via I1PIN.

UGANDA, 5X.  Gus, 5X1D, will return to Uganda at the end of January.
He will try 2 meter EME operation, running 500 watts into a 17
element yagi.  He might be QRV on 160 and 80 meters, but his efforts
will be centered on 6 and 2 meters.  QSL via SM0BFJ.

ARMENIA, EK.  EK6GC is active on 160 meter CW.  He will also be
active in the CQWW 160 Meter CW Contest.  QSL to PO Box 25,
Charentsavan, 378562 Armenia.

ANTARCTICA.  ZL5ANT is reported QRV from Scott Base on 40 meter CW
around 1600 to 1700z.  8J1RL is QRV on 40 and 20 meter CW from Showa
Base.  CE9OH is QRV from O'Higgins Base at 2300 to 0200z.

INDONESIA.  Tjok, YB0RX, states the IOTA Dxpedition to Tukang Besi
Islands has been rescheduled for March 1997.  They will use the
callsign 8B8WI.  8B8KB, worked on 40 meter CW and other frequencies,
was a PIRATE.

ARUBA, P4.  Brian, NX9O, and Anna, N9KHC, will be QRV as P40X and
P4/N9KHC, respectively, using a wire antenna flown from a kite.
Brian will also be QRV in the UBA SSB Contest and the CQWW 160 Meter
CW Contest.

CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF.  Bruce, W6OSP, and Joe, WA6VNR, will participate
in the CQWW 160 Meter CW Contest as ZF2QM.  QSL to W6OSP.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The CQWW 160 Meter CW Contest, REF
French CW Contest, and the UBA Phone Contest round out this last
weekend in January.  Please see January QST, page 107 for details.
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DX Bulletin 5  ARLD005
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  January 24, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD005
ARLD005 DX news - Heard Island

Heard Island team racks up the Qs

''Go and get them, fellas.''  With those words of encouragement (if
any were needed) via the Internet, John Devoldere, ON4UN, sicced the
madding crowd on VK0IR on Heard Island.  At 0645 UTC on January 14,
VK0IR hit the bands running.  The result has been huge pileups on HF
and excitement on a level rarely seen among the Amateur Radio ranks.
With yet another week to go, the team has racked up more than 55,000
QSOs, the majority on CW--most of them in Europe, the Eastern US and
Japan.

Two high-power operating positions apiece are set up in two radio
tents.  A storage tent houses a fifth high-power station that will
be used mostly on the low bands.  VK0IR is active on CW, SSB, RTTY
and on Oscar 10.  Operators are working split, but at some point
later in the DXpedition, they may invite calls on their own
frequency.  Details and frequencies for subbands (Novice, VHF, etc.)
and specialized modes are available on the Heard Island home page,
http://www.ccnet.com/~cordell/HI/.

Here is the general announced schedule of HF modes and operating
frequencies (subject to change as conditions dictate) for VK0IR: CW:
1.822, 1.8265, 3.5045, 3.5095 (Europe), 7.007, 7.022, 10.1035,
14.024, 18.074, 21.024, 24.894, and 28.024 MHz; SSB, 3.798, 7.0475,
7.0525, 7.0575, 7.065, 14.195, 18.145, 21.295, 24.945, and 28.475
MHz; RTTY, 7.030, 10.140, 14.085 and 21.085 MHz.

Given the short duration of the DXpedition and the intense pressure
to work VK0IR from around the world, the team asks stations to
follow its guidelines for working Heard Island.  Operators typically
will announce the split (eg, ''QSX 5'' or ''up 5'') and have been
sending QRZ or TU as an invitation for stations to call.  Stations
should refrain from tail-ending and from calling while VK0IR is
working another station.

VK0IR logs have been available via the Internet on the Heard Island
home page.

The QSL manager for the VK0IR and the preceding TO0R operation from
Reunion Island is John Parrot W4FRU, Box 5127, Suffolk, VA 23435.

The VK0IR team expects to leave Heard Island at month's end.  On the
return sail, the team will stop at Kerguelen Island ''for about one
day,'' according to John Devoldere, ON4UN, who called the chances of
any Kerguelen operation ''minimal.''
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DX Bulletin 7  ARLD007
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  January 30, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD007
ARLD007 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Randy,
WX5L, Michael, KO7V, Tedd, KB8NW, the OPDX Bulletin, Robert, KE2FB,
Joerg, YB1AQS, and Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

SABLE ISLAND, CY0.  Wayne, VE1CBK, will be QRV from here as CY0SAB.
He expects to be active from 1200z and after 2000z on the usual DX
frequencies.  If propagation permits, he will try 17 through 10
meters.  He will also try to be active for as many RS12 satellite
passes as possible.  QSL to Wayne E King, 63 Brook St, Lake
Fletcher, NS, B2T 1A5 Canada.

PHILIPPINES, DU.  Dave, W1DV, will be active as DU/W1DV, primarily
on CW, from Manila for the next two years.  Dave is a missionary
with Grace Bretheren Missions.  QSL via KO7V

CAMBODIA, XU.  Robert, KE2FB, is with the US Embassy, and is QRV as
XU2FB.  He works 80 through 10 meters, using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FM
on 10 meters.  QSL via N4JR.

BANGLADESH, S2.  Hannes, DL3NEO, Mar, DL3DXX, and Joerg,
DL8WPX/YB1AQS will arrive in Dhaka on February 2, and will be QRV as
S21ZX and possibly S21XY.  Activity will be on all HF bands,
although emphasis will be on the low bands.  QSL both calls to
DL3NEO.

CONGO, TN.  Baldur, DJ6SI, is QRV as TN6X, and will be active until
February 4 on 160 through 10 meters, using SSB and CW.  QSL to
DJ6SI.

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, VP5.  Steve, N9CK, will be QRV as VP5/N9CK
from February 4 to 11.  Activity will be mainly CW and RTTY.  He
will also be QRV during the WPX RTTY contest using the callsign
VP5CK.  QSL to N9CK.

ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL ROCKS, PY0S.  Karl, PS7MM, and Tino, PT7AA,
plan on leaving Brazil February 1.  They should be QRV starting
February 5.  Activity will be on all the usual DX frequencies.  Look
for Karl to use the call ZY0SK on SSB and RTTY.  Tino will operate
CW as ZY0SG.  QSL to home calls.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  End the month of January by
participating in various QSO Parties.  The Delaware, New Hampshire,
and Vermont QSO Parties are all on tap for this weekend.  The North
American Sprint is also scheduled.  Please see February QST, page
103 for details.
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DX Bulletin 8  ARLD008
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  February 6, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD008
ARLD008 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Sean,
KX9X, Alex, PA3DMH, The599Rpt, The DXNS, The OPDX Bulletin, Ron,
N1RT, and Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

JAMAICA, 6Y.  Richard, K3DI, will be QRV as 6Y0A in the ARRL CW
Contest from Ocho Rios, Jamaica.  QSL direct.

BURUNDI, 9U.  9U5CW and 9U5DX will sign 9U5T from the city of
Bujumbura during the ARRL CW Contest.  QSL via F2VX.  F2VX reports
he also has the logs for 9U5DX through January 21, 1997.

AMSTERDAM ISLAND, FT5Z.  Eric, FT5ZG, operates his own station on
Amsterdam Island and will be there for one year.  Eric will try to
be a regular on 7004 kHz at 1730z.  QSL via F5RQQ.

SEYCHELLES, S7.  Adriano, IK2GNW, will be QRV as S79GN from Maha
Island, February 12 through 19.  He will use CW, SSB and RTTY with
emphasis on 160 and 80 meters.  He may also be active for 2 to 3
days from Desroches Island.  QSL direct.

ANTIGUA, V2.  Sean, KX9X, and Matt, NM9H, will be QRV from the QTH
of V26B from February 12 through 19.  They will be using CW and SSB.
They will also be found on RS12.  They may even try some RTTY
operation as well.  QSL route to be announced.

ANGUILLA, VP2E.  Dennis, K7BV, will be QRV as VP2EV for the ARRL CW
DX Contest.  He will be active the entire week before the contest on
160 through 10 meters, as well as RS12.  QSL to 4357 Appollonio Way,
Carson City, Nevada, 98704.

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, VP2V.  Jay, WB8ZTY, will be QRV from here
February 7 through 14, as VP2V/WB8ZTY.  He will also be QRV in the
CQ WPX RTTY Contest.  QSL to homecall.

BURKINA FASO, XT.  Harold, DF2WO, will be QRV from Ouagadougou as
XT2AW on CW and SSB from March 28 through April 14.  QSL to
homecall.

COOK ISLANDS, ZK1.  Gun, DF4DI, is QRV as ZK1DI/P from Manihiki
Island until February 8.  After which, he returns to the South Cook
Islands, and will be QRV as ZK1DI.  He says the best time for Europe
is from 0530 to 0830z.  He also plans some 160 meter activity soon.
QSL via DK1RV.

QSL ROUTE CORRECTION.  It was reported in ARRL DX Bulletin ARLD007
that the QSL route for ZY0SK is PS7MM.  The correct QSL route is
PS7KM.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The IDRA World Wide RTTY WPX Contest,
North American Sprint, NW QRP Club Digital Contest, PACC Contest,
and QCWA Golden Anniversary QSO Party will certainly fill out the
weekend.  Please see February QST, page 103 for details.
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DX Bulletin 9  ARLD009
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  February 13, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD009
ARLD009 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Tedd,
KB8NW, the OPDX Bulletin, the 599Rpt, Dennis, K7BV, Jack, W1WEF, the
DXNL, the Yankee Clipper Contest Club PacketCluster Network, and
Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

UGANDA, 5X.  Gus, 5X1D, is QRV from here, and can usually be found
on 6 and 2 meters.  QSL via SM0BFJ.

GHANA, 9G.  Steve, PA3GBQ, is QRV as 9G5BQ until early March.
Lately, he has been found on 3514 kHz starting at 2200z and was
heard as late as 2345z.  QSL to PA3GBQ.

MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1.  JG8NQJ/JD1 will be here until April 23.  His
activity will be limited due to his work schedule, however.  Look
for him on 40 through 10 meters from 0100 to 0200z, 0600 to 0700z,
0930 to 1100z and 1300z. QSL via Susumu Sanada,  5 4 Shin ei,
Toyohira, Sapporo 004, Japan.

ARUBA, P4.  Look for P40W to be QRV in the ARRL DX CW Contest as a
Single Op, High Power, All Band entry.  Check 160 and 80 meters on
the hour or half hour.

NETHERLANDS ANTILLES, PJ2.  Jack, W1WEF, and John, W1BIH, will be
QRV as PJ9C from Curacao as a Multi/Single entry in the ARRL DX CW
Contest.  Before and after the contest, look for PJ9/W1WEF.  QSL
PJ9C via K1CPJ.  QSL PJ9/W1WEF direct.

ST. KITTS, V4.  Alex, W2OX, will be QRV as V47KP from February 13 to
early March.  He will also be active in the ARRL DX CW and SSB, and
CQ WW 160 Meter SSB, Contests.  QSL via K2SB.

MICRONESIA, V6.  Sam, V63KU, is very active on 20 meters SSB and is
usually QRV for a few hours between 14175 and 14200 kHz starting
around 2100z.  QSL via JA6NL, PO Box 1679, Truk Lagun, Micronesia.

BURKINA FASO, XT.  Dan, XT2DP, has been QRV on 80 meters around 3795
kHz at 2000z.  QSL via WB2YQH.  XT2AR is also QRV from Ouagadougou,
and will be here until February 26.  QSL via W4BYG.

CAMBODIA, XU.  Robert, KE2FB, works at the US Embassy and is active
as XU2FB on 80 through 10 meters.  He uses CW, SSB and RTTY.  He can
also be found on 10 meter FM.  QSL via N4JR.

QSL ROUTE CORRECTION.  It was mistakenly reported in ARRL DX
Bulletin ARLD008 that K7BV's zip code was 98704.  The correct zip
code is 89704.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The ARRL International DX CW Contest,
the YL/OM Contest, and the School Club Roundup should keep you busy
this weekend.  Please see February QST, page 103 for details.
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DX Bulletin 10  ARLD010
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  February 20, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD010
ARLD010 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by The
599Rpt, Tedd, KB8NW, the OPDX Bulletin, the DXNS, Bill, WT4K, and
Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

KUWAIT, 9K.  Amateurs in Kuwait will celebrate the National and
Liberation Days by signing homecalls/NLD on February 25 to 28.  The
Club station 9K2RA will also be active.

NEPAL, 9N.  Rich, 9N1RHM, is QRV on CW and RTTY on most HF bands.
QSL via KV5V.

TAIWAN, BV.  Chung, BV4ME, and Leo, BV7FC, have been QRV on 160
meters.  Chung has been found often on 1828 kHz around 2000 to
2230z.  QSL both to their CBA.

CANARY ISLANDS, EA8.  Angel, EA3ALD, Manolo, EA8ZS, and Tony, EA5BY,
will be QRV as EA8ZS in the CQ WW DX 160 Meter Phone Contest.
Before and after the contest, they will sign EA8/homecalls.  QSL
information to be announced.

ARMENIA, EK.  EK6GC is currently QRV on 160 meter SSB.  He will also
be active in the CQ WW 160 Meter Phone Contest.  QSL to PO Box 25,
Charentsavan, 378562 Armenia.

DJIBOUTI, J2.  Dominique, F5RYC, is reported to be heading back here
and will be QRV as J28YC.  QSL via F6EJI.

WAKE ISLAND, KH9.  KC7FWZ/KH9 has been QRV on 10107 kHz at 0810 UTC.
The length of his stay, and his QSL route, are unknown at this time.

BELIZE, V3.  Members of the Cuba Libre Contest Club, John, W2NA,
Vic, KI6IM, and Bill, WA9L, will be QRV as V31DX during the ARRL DX
Phone Contest.  Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters.  QSL via
AA6BB.

CHATHAM ISLANDS, ZL7.  Lothar, DJ4ZB, has been QRV as ZL7ZB since
February 4.  He will stay here probably until March 13.  He works
SSB only on 80 through 6 meters.  QSL to homecall.

QSL INFORMATION.  Bill, WT4K, QSL Manager for KG4GC, KG4AU, KG4FD,
and KG4AN, indicates that KG4AA and KG4US are pirates.  These calls
have not as yet been issued.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The CQ WW 160 Meter DX Phone Contest,
the YL/OM Phone Contest, the REF French Phone Contest, North
Carolina QSO Party, the RSGB 7 MHz Contest, UBA CW Contest, the CQC
Winter QRP QSO Party, and the FYBO Winter QRP Field Day will all
compete for your participation.  Please see February QST, page 103
for details.
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DX Bulletin 11  ARLD011
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  February 27, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD011
ARLD011 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by
425DXnews, DXNL, The 599Rpt, John, KK9A, Paul, K1XM, Chuck, N4BQW,
and Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

ANTARCTICA.  Prabhu, VU2AXA/p, is QRV from Maitri Base at Indian
Bay.  He will be here until March 4.  QSL via VU2DVC.

EASTERN MALAYSIA, 9M.  Charlotte, KQ1F, and Paul, K1XM, will be QRV
from Sabah, Malaysia, starting in mid March.  Callsigns are 9M6TCR
and 9M6TPR, respectively.  QSL all calls to KQ1F.

ZAIRE, 9Q.  9Q5PA will be QRV for the next 15 months.  QSL via Frank
Patris, c/o American Embassy Kinshasa, Unit 31550, APO 09828, USA.

QATAR, A7.  Chris, A71CW, will be QRT by the end of March.  From
here, he travels to Oman, A4.  No callsign information as yet is
available.

GUERNSEY, GU.  F5SHQ is QRV on CW as MU0ASP.  He expects to be here
for several months.  QSL to Mathieu Roche, 4 Cours de la Liberation,
F 33000 Bordeaux, France.

DJIBOUTI, J2.  Dominique, F5RYC is QRV as J28YC.  QSL via F6EJI.

MIDWAY ISLAND, KH4.  Astronaut Chuck Brady, N4BQW, will be QRV from
here February 27 to March 6, during the closing of the historic
Midway Island Naval Station.  He intends on bringing HF and 2 meter
equipment.  There is also the possibility of some RTTY operation.
The callsign he will use is unknown at this time.  Check
PacketCluster spots for the latest information.

ANTIGUA, V2.  Team Antigua will be QRV again around the ARRL
International DX Phone Contest between February 27 and March 4.
Look for V26A, V26AK, V26B, V26DX, V26E, V26T, V26R, V26RN, V26TS,
and V26U.  QSL via their respective homecalls.

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, VP2V.  John, KK9A, will be QRV as VP2V/KK9A
during the ARRL International DX Phone Contest.  He intends on
operating as a Single Band entry.  He may also be found on 80 and 40
meters before and after the contest.  QSL via WD9DZV.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The ARRL International DX Phone Contest
is on tap for this weekend.  Please see the December 1996 issue of
QST, page 104 for details.
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DX Bulletin 12  ARLD012
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  March 6, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD012
ARLD012 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Tedd,
KB8NW, the OPDX Bulletin, The 599Rpt, Ron, N1RT, the DXNL and
Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

SPRATLY ISLANDS.  Charlotte, KQ1F, and Paul, K1XM, will be QRV from
here beginning in mid March.  Callsigns are 9M6TCR and 9M6TPR,
respectively.  The importance of this operation is that they will be
operating from Layang Layang, which is part of the still rare
Spratly Islands.  QSL all calls to KQ1F.

ANTARCTICA.  Pavel, UX2HO, will be active as EM1HO from the
Ukrainian Vernadsky Base, IOTA AN 006, around the beginning of
March.  QSL via I2PJA.  3Y2GV, heard of late on 18090 kHz, appears
to be QRV from the Queen Maud Base, IOTA AN 016.  QSL via LA2GV.

SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS.  Mark, SP3GVX, is the current operator at
the HF0POL station.  He is QRV mostly on CW, 7 kHz up from the band
edge and can be found on 40 meters around 0100z and later.  During
his daytime hours he is very busy in the camp.  QSL via Henryk
Karwowski, SP3FYM, PO Box 832, 66 400 Gorzow WLKP, Poland.

REUNION ISLAND, FR.  Guy, F5MNW, will be QRV from March 22 to April
6 as FR/F5MNW or TO5UFT, mainly on CW.

SAINT MARTIN, FS.  Leo, EA3NY, will be QRV this weekend from IOTA NA
199, either as FS5PL/P or with an FS9 callsign.  QSL via N0JT.

DOMINICA, J7.  Larry, AA6MV, and Marti, N6ULI, will be QRV March 11
through 19, on 40 through 10 meters, using mainly CW.  There may
also be some SSB activity.  Callsigns to be issued upon arrival.
QSL both calls to AA6MV.

JAN MAYEN, JX.  Per, LA7DFA, is QRV as JX7DFA.  He can be found on
the lower bands.  For CW, check 3512 and 1824.5 kHz.  For SSB, check
3599 and 1842 kHz.  Per also expects there to be some RTTY operation
as soon as he corrects an RTTY interface problem.  QSL to his
homecall.

AUSTRALIA, VK.  The Eastern and Mountain District Radio Club will
again activate VI3GP on March 6 through 9 for the Formula One Grand
Prix Race in Melbourne.  QSL via VK3ER.

SOUTHERN COOK ISLANDS, ZK.  Willy, VE6JO, will be in Rarotonga until
March 10.  His callsign will be ZK1JOO.  No QSL information as yet
is available.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The Young Amateur's Contest, and the
Wisconsin QSO Party are both scheduled for this weekend.  Please see
March QST, page 98 for details.
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DX Bulletin 13  ARLD013
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  March 13, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD013
ARLD013 DX news

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

MADAGASCAR, 5R.  Look for 5R8KH, 5R8DG and 5R8EW as they are now QRV
on SSTV.  Keep a look out on 14230 kHz.

ZAMBIA, 9J.  Brian, 9J2BO, is QRV on 6 meters.  QSL via W6ORD.

ST. MARTIN, FS.  Bob, K1YJK, will be QRV from St. Barthelemy Island
March 17 to 31.  He will sign FJ/K1YJK on 160 through 10 meters,
mostly CW.  Look for him on the low end of the CW band edges.  He
will also be QRV on 20 through 10 meters SSB in a limited manner.
Bob will also be active in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest.  QSL to
homecall.

JUAN DE NOVA ISLAND, FR/J.  Henry, FR5ZQ, is QRV as FR5ZQ/J, using
CW and SSB.  His length of stay, and QSL route, are unknown at this
time.

GUANTANAMO BAY, KG4.  Bill, KG4GC, Rusty, KG4AU, and Wayne, KG4WD,
will be QRV as KG4AU as a Multi Op/All band entry in the BARTG
Spring RTTY Contest.  QSL to WT4K, Bill Gallier, 4094 Sandy Run
Drive, Middleburg, FL 32068.

CZECH REPUBLIC, OK.  Norby, LX1NO, and others, are planning to be
active as a Multi/Single entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest.  QSL to
LX1NO using the 1997 Callbook address only.

ST. HELENS, ZD7.  Ray Hudson, ZD7RH, is QRV on 20 through 10 meters
with an FT 101E and wire antennas.  QSL information is not as yet
available.

BURKINA FASO, XT.  Dan, N9XAG, currently QRV as XT2DP, will go QRT
in either April or May.  QSL via WB2YQH.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The CLARA and Family HF Contest, Bermuda
Contest, and the Virginia QSO Party should keep you busy this
weekend.  Please see March QST, page 98 for details.
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DX Bulletin 14  ARLD014
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  March 20, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD014
ARLD014 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Tedd,
KB8NW, the OPDX bulletin, the 599Rpt, Jeff, N4UQM, 425DX News, Paul,
K1XM, and Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

SPRATLY ISLANDS AND EASTERN MALAYSIA.  Paul, K1XM, indicates that
any operation by him and Charlotte, KQ1F, before March 21 will be
from Borneo Island, IOTA OC 088.  From March 21 to 28, operations
will be from Layang Layang, Spratly Islands, IOTA AS 051.  From
March 29 to April 4, they will be QRV from Sipadan Island, IOTA OC
133.  For those interested in YL DXCC, look for Charlotte to be QRV
possibly as 9M6TCR from Spratly Islands.  QSL all calls to K1XM.

ANTARCTICA.  Juan, CE9OH, is still active daily on 14260 khz, from
2200 to 2400z.  Nick, EM1HO, is QRV from Vernadsky Base on all
bands.  QSL via I2PJA.  KC4AAC can also be found on 14270 khz daily
from 2300 to 0100z.  QSL via K4MZU.

TUNISIA.  Hrane, YT1AD, will be QRV using CW and SSB as 3V8BB from
March 26 to 31 on all bands.  There will be no newer band activity,
however.  He also expects to be active during the CQ WW WPX Contest.
QSL via homecall.

GUERNSEY, GU.   Bob, W7MAE, will be active from this Channel Island
March 24 to April 5, signing either MU/ or GU/homecall, using SSB
and some RTTY.  Bob will check 10 meters first, then 12 and 17
meters and finally 20 meters.  QSL to W7MAE.

GUAM, KH2.  Jeff, N4UQM, is QRV from Guam using RTTY.  He will try
to make as many QSOs as possible on 80, 40 and 20 meters.  QSL via
WB4UBS.

ROMANIA, YO.  Gloria, G3VUN, will be QRV as YO/G3VUN/P from
Bucharest and other locations from March 27 to April 8 while on a
research project for handicapped children.  She can be found QRV
using CW and SSB on 80, 40 and 20 meters.  QSL via homecall.

CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF.  John, NC8V, will be QRV from Little Cayman,
IOTA NA 016, as ZF2JC/ZF8 from March 20 to 27.  He will try to be
QRV around 14260 and 21260 khz.  He will operate mostly SSB, with CW
on request.  QSL to John Cornwell, 15100 E. Scatter Ridge Rd.,
Athens OH 45701 8854.

BRAZIL, PY.  Operators PY2QA, PY2DUN, PY2MMM, PY2OZF, PY2AE and
PU2YSU will be QRV from Sao Sebastiao Island, IOTA SA 028, located
in the Sao Paulo State East Group, from April 18 to 21.  They will
use the callsign ZY2IB.  Operations will be on SSB and CW with
activity on 80 through 10 meters.  QSL via PY2AE.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The Alaska QSO Party and the European
EME Contest should round out this first weekend in spring.  Please
see March QST, page 98 for details.
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DX Bulletin 15  ARLD015
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  March 27, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD015
ARLD015 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Tedd,
KB8NW, the OPDX bulletin, the 599Rpt, Ed, K8VIR, The DXNL, Koji,
ZS6CAX, Tosy, JA6VZB, Jurek, SP2BIK, the Yankee Clipper Contest Club
PacketCluster Network and Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

AUCKLAND ISLAND, ZL9.  Ed, K8VIR, will be QRV from here for five
days as K8VIR/ZL9, possibly starting on April 2.  Operating time
will be dependent on weather conditions and his work load.  His
power source is limited, so QSOs may be kept short.  QSL to Ed
Hartz, PO Box 9, Te Anaw, New Zealand.

BELAU, T8.  The Japan Palau Crazy Contest Club plans to be QRV as a
Multi/Single entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest as T88X.  They expect
operations to be on 80 to 10 meters.  There is no 160 meter activity
planned.  QSL T88X via JE6DND.  Before the contest, look for T88JA
to be active on the newer bands.  QSL T88JA via JA6BSM.

SWAZILAND, 3DA.  Koji, ZS6CAX, and Tad, JH7PKU, will be QRV as 3DA5A
as a Multi/Single entry in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest.  Before and
after the contest, look for 3DA/AA3JA and 3DA0NX.  QSL 3DA5A and
3DA/AA3JA to JH7FQK.  QSL 3DA0NX to ZS6CAX.

ZAIRE, 9Q.  Pierre, HB9AMO, will be QRV for two months as 9Q5BQ from
Kinshasa.  Look for his CW on 20 meters.  Activity on other bands is
also expected.  QSL to home call.

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, HC8.  Ted, HC5K, will be active as HC8K on AMTOR,
PACTOR, RTTY and SSB for about a week.  He and one other amateur
will operate on 160 to 10 meters.  They also expect there to be some
satellite operation.  QSL to Ted Jaramillo, PO Box DX, Cuenca,
Equador, South America.

US VIRGIN ISLANDS, KP2.  Rich, KF8UN, will be QRV as KF8UN/KP2 from
March 26 to April 2.  He will also be operating in the CQWW WPX SSB
Contest.  QSL to KF8UN.

POLAND, SP.  The City of Gdansk on the Polish Baltic Coast is
celebrating its 1000 years birthday.  Special Event station HF1GD
will be active until December 31, 1997.  Look for activity on all
bands, including some VHF, UHF and satellite operations.  QSL via
SP2BIK.

WESTERN SAHARA, S0.  S0RASD will be QRV from March 27 to 31.
Operators include EA2JG, EA3CB, EA3CZM, EA3GBU, EA4TX and S01A.
They will be active using both SSB and CW, and will participate in
the CQWW WPX SSB Contest.  QSL via EA2JG.

TUVALU, T2.  Bernhard, DL2GAC, has been QRV as T22MS.  He expects to
be here until March 30.  QSL to home call.

TURKEY, TA.  Thomas, DL3FDU, Felix, DL8OBC, and Patrick, DL4VBP,
will be active from Izmir from March 25 to 31.  They will be QRV in
the CQWW WPX SSB Contest as YM3DL.  They plan to be active outside
the contest on all bands, including the newer bands as well.  There
will be special emphasis given to 80, 40 and 30 meters.  QSL YM3DL
via DL4VBP.

ST. HELENA, ZD7.  ZD7BG was heard on 14010 kHz at 2100z.  QSL to PO
Box 157, St. Helena.  John, ZD7WRG, was heard on 14205 kHz at 1920z.
John plans to be here until April 9.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  You have your choice of either the CQWW
WPX SSB Contest, or the Low Power Spring Sprint this holiday
weekend.  Please see March QST, page 98 for details.
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DX Bulletin 16  ARLD016
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  April 3, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD016
ARLD016 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by The
599Rpt, Tedd, KB8NW, the OPDX Bulletin, 425DXnews, The DXNS and
Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

TUNISIA, 3V.  Tunisia is going to commemorate its 40 years of
independence during the period of April 10 to May 10.  Look for
special event station TS40A to be QRV during this celebration.  QSL
information to be announced.

QATAR, A7.  Jean Jacques, ex J28JJ, is now in Qatar and has
permission to operate club station, A71A.  He will try to be QRV on
Saturdays using RTTY.

FRENCH GUIANA, FY.  Dave, DJ0PJ, will be QRV from April 2 to May 6
as FY/DJ0PJ.  Look for his QRP activity on 10116, 14060, 18080 and
21060 kHz.  QSL to DJ0PJ.

ENGLAND, G.  The Torbay ARC is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with
the call GB50TR on all bands and modes through the end of the year.
QSL via the RSGB bureau.

MINAMI TORISHIMA, JD1.  Take, JG8NQJ/JD1, will be QRV until April
23.  He prefers CW on 7012, 10104 and 14028 kHz.  He works at the
meteorological observatory on the island so his activity depends on
his work schedule.  QSL via JA8CJY.

TUVALU, T2.  Bernhard, DL2GAC, is still QRV from here as T22MS.  QSL
to DL2GAC.  Please note his correct address can be found in the 1997
Callbook.

CAMBODIA, XU.  Mike, XU6WV, has been active on 3512, 7004 and 7007
kHz.  His sunrise is currently around 2304z, and his sunset is
currently 1100z.  QSL via K0TLM.

NICARAGUA, YN.  Hiro, JA6WFM, has been active on 40 meter CW with
the callsign YN6WFM.  He expects to be here until December.  QSL to
Hirofumi Nakamura, 1311 11 Miyahara Machi, Yatsushiro Gun, Kumamoto
869 46, Japan.

MARION ISLAND, ZS8.  Chris, ZS8IR, is active on 1822 kHz from 0300z
until after his sunrise.  QSL via ZS6EZ.

CALL CORRECTION.  It was mistakenly reported in ARRL DX Bulletin
ARLD015 that KF8UN was operating portable from the US Virgin Islands
in the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest.  The correct call sign was KF8UM.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  Take your pick of contests this weekend.
Participation in the EA RTTY, Elettra Marconi, Holyland DX, MARAC
SSB County Hunter's, The SP DX CW and the DARA FM Zip Contests
should keep you busy.  Please see April QST, page 98 for details.
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DX Bulletin 17  ARLD017
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  April 10, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD017
ARLD017 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Tedd,
KB8NW, the OPDX Bulletin, The 599Rpt, 425DXnews and Contest Corral
from QST.  Thanks to all.

MONACO, 3A.   Look for Special Event station 3A7A to be active from
April 15 to 30.  The station will be QRV on all bands and modes to
celebrate 700 years of the Grimaldi Dynasty.  QSL via bureau.

MAURITIUS, 3B.  Kenton, NK6F, will be visiting 3B8CF and plans to be
active from his QTH as 3B8/NK6F.  He will be QRV from April 20 to
June 8, with activity mainly on CW.  QSL to home call.

TUNISIA, 3V.  Giovanni, I5JHW, will be active from the QTH of 3V8BB
from April 28 to May 5.  He and I5SNR, I5OYY and IK5EKB will
participate in the ARI International Contest, possibly as 3V5I.  QSL
via I5JHW.

MALDIVES, 8Q.  Juan, EA2BP, and Jose, EA2CLU, will be active from
May 4 to 14, using the callsigns 8Q7BP and 8Q7LU, respectively.
They will be QRV on all bands, using SSB and CW, and possibly some
RTTY.  QSL to home calls.

TAIWAN, BV.  BV9AYA is active from the P'eng Hu Islands, IOTA AS
103.  QSL via BV2KI.

BANGLADESH, S2.  Vittorio, IK1SLY/S21YS, and Manju, S21AM, are now
QRV on 20 meters.  QSL via IK1FLF.

CRETE, SV9.  Bert, PA3GIO, will be active on 20 to 10 meters,
including the newer bands, and possibly on 80 and 40 meters, as
SV9/PA3GIO/M and SV9/PA3GIO/P from April 28 to May 5.  QSL to home
call.

TURKEY, TA.  Nilay, TA3YJ, and YL operator Berkin, TA3J, will be QRV
as YM3ATA from April 17 to 27, to celebrate Childrens' Day, which
occurs on April 23.  QSL to TA3YJ.

CANADA, VE.  Special Event station CF3L will be activated by The
Quinte ARC on April 25 to 26, and from June 19 to July 3, to
celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ontario, Canada.  Stations in
Quinte may use the CF3 prefix, other VE3 stations may use the CI3
prefix and VA3 stations may use the XL3 prefix.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The DXYL NAYL CW, European EME, His
Majesty the King of Spain, Japan International CW DX and
International HF Grid Location Contests, and the QRP ARCI Spring QSO
Party, CW, are all on tap for this weekend.  Please see April QST,
page 98 for details.
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DX Bulletin 18  ARLD018
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  April 17, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD018
ARLD018 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Tedd,
KB8NW, the OPDX bulletin, The 599Rpt, 425DXnews, DXNS, DXNL and
Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

SCARBOROUGH REEF, BS7.  It is reported that the 1997 BS7H DXpedition
to Huang Yan Dao, Scarborough Reef, will start on April 28.

EASTERN MALAYSIA, 9M6-8.  Michael, DF8AN, is QRV as 9M8/DF8AN, and
can be found using CW on 20 meters.  His length of stay unknown.
QSL to home call.

RWANDA, 9X.  Mark, ON4WW, is QRV as 9X4WW.  QSL via ON5NT.

ANGOLA, D2.  Pete, OH3MEP, is QRV as D2M on CW.  QSL via OH3LQK.

LIBERIA, EL.  Rob, ND3A, is QRV from here as ND3A/EL2 until April
25.  QSL to home call.

JUAN DE NOVA ISLAND, FR.  FR5DJ/J and FR5KH/J will be active on all
bands, using CW and SSB until May 15.  QSL via F6FNU.

SCOTLAND, GM.  Special Event Station GS4TMS will be active April 19
and 20 from the heart of Braveheart Country.  QSL via GM4UYE.

SOLOMON ISLANDS, H4.  DL2GAC will be QRV as H44MS, probably from
Renell Island, IOTA OC 127.  QSL to home call.

MIDWAY ISLAND, KH4.  Yuu, JA3IG, will be active from Midway Island
signing KH4/K1NT on 40 to 15 meters, from April 16 to 23.  He will
listen for European stations from 0430 to 0630z.  QSL to home call.

BRAZIL, PY.  Adriano, PY2QA, and a group of Brazilian amateurs will
be operating from the Ecological Protection Park Reserve located on
Sao Sebastiao Island, IOTA SA 028, from April 18 to 21, using the
callsign ZY2IB.  QSL via PY2AE.

GIBRALTAR, ZB.  G3RFX will be active as ZB2FX until May 6.  His
operations will include activity on 160 meters and RS-12.  QSL to
home call.

SAINT HELENA, ZD7.  Johnny, ZD7WRG, is QRV on 6 meters with a
magnetic loop.  He has been able to hear the V51 beacon and some
South American stations.  QSL via WA2JUN.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  On tap for this weekend is the EU Spring
Sprint, Michigan QSO Party, and the YU DX Contest.  On April 22, the
ARRL VHF/UHF Spring Sprint, for 222 MHz, is also scheduled.  Please
see April QST, page 98 for details.
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DX Bulletin 19  ARLD019
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  April 24, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD019
ARLD019 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Tedd,
KB8NW, the OPDX Bulletin, The 599Rpt, Toshi, JA1ELY, 425dxnews, FMRE
and Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

SCARBOROUGH REEF, BS7.  The 1997 BS7H DXpedition to Huang Yan Dao,
Scarborough Reef, is expected to begin on April 30 and last for 7
days.  Look for activity on 160 to 10 meters, including the newer
bands.  CW and SSB activity on 6 meters, and RTTY activity on 20 and
15 meters, is expected.  Some activity on the Russian RS satellites
is also expected.  JA stations QSL via JA1BK.  All others QSL via
W4FRU.

MAURITIUS, 3B8.  Fred, F6DBZ, will be QRV from here as 3B8/F6DBZ
using CW and SSB, from April 26 to May 21.  QSL to home call.

GUYANA, 8R.  Yuki, JH1NBN, will be QRV as 8R1ZB from April 25 to 29.
Activity will include CW, SSB and RTTY with operations on 14 to 10
meters.  QSL to home call.

SPAIN, EA.  Club station EA2URD will sign EG97CMC until October 12
to celebrate the 1997 World Cycling Championship in San Sebastian.
Activity will be on all bands and modes.  QSL to EA2URD.

SWITZERLAND, HB.  Special Event Station HB4FG will be QRV April 26
and 27 in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Firemen of
Cavergno.  Look for CW and SSB operations on 80, 40 and 20 meters.
QSL via bureau.

BULGARIA, LZ.  In commemoration of the 2nd IARU High Speed
Telegraphy Championship taking place in Sofia, Special Event Station
LZ0HST will be active until October 30.  QSL via bureau.

SUDAN, ST.  Sid, ST2SA, has been active from here.  Look for him to
be QRV on Saturdays and Sundays between 2000 and 2400z on 20 meters.
QSL via CBA.

MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7.  Tada, JA1WPX, will be QRV from here as V73WP
from April 25 to 26, and again from May 5 and 6.  He expects to be
on 160 to 10 meters, including the newer bands.  QSL to home call.

WESTERN KIRIBATI, T30.  Between his Marshall Islands operations,
Tada, JA1WPX, will operate from here as T30WP from April 27 to May
5.  He will be QRV on 160 to 10 meters, including the newer bands.
QSL to home call.

MEXICO, XE.  XE1GTD and group are going to put Alacranes Island on
the air.  A multiband and multimode operation is scheduled for April
25 to 27.  An XF1 call sign is expected to be issued.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The DX/NA YL Phone Contest, Hevetia
Contest, Nebraska QSO Party, Ontario Party and QRP to the Field will
fill your contest weekend.  The ARRL VHF/UHF Spring Sprint for 432
MHz, is scheduled for April 30.  Please see April QST, pages 98 and
99 for details.
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DX Bulletin 20  ARLD020
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  May 1, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD020
ARLD020 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Tedd,
KB8NW, the OPDX Bulletin, The 599Rpt, Tim, N4GN, DXNL, 425 DX news
and Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

SCARBOROUGH REEF, BS7.  The 1997 BS7H DXpedition has begun.  Most
areas of the world have reported strong signals, while propagation
to central and eastern North America has suffered from a moderate
increase in geomagnetic activity.  The team has made quite a number
of QSOs so far.  JA stations QSL via JA1BK.  All others QSL via
W4FRU.

GUINEA, 3X.  Philippe, F5IEV, is now signing 3XY3A from Conakry, and
will be active until June 15.  He can usually be found on 14020 and
14130 kHz.  He has also been reported on 21236 kHz between 1730 and
1830z.  QSL to home call.

SRI LANKA, 4S7.  Mario, HB9BRM, is QRV as 4S7BRG until May 30 and is
working RTTY on the weekends.  QSL via bureau.

MALDIVES, 8Q.  Mike, OE3MZC, and his XYL Barbara, OE3YCB, will be
active as 8Q7MZ and 8Q7BZ, respectively, from Rashdu Atoll, Kuramati
Island, until May 14.  Activity is expected on all bands, with
preference given to the IOTA frequency of 14260 kHz.  QSL via
OE1PYA.

NEPAL, 9N.  Kazu, JA8MWU, is active as 9N1WU until May 6.  He will
be QRV on 80 to 10 meters, SSB only.  QSL to Kazu Abe, PO Box 1214,
Kathmandu, Nepal.  Murray, VE5SM, expects to sign 9N1SM in mid May
and be QRV on 40 and 20 meters.  QSL via VE8PW.

TAIWAN, BV.  Johannes, BV3/DL5AUJ, will be QRV from the QTH of Hans,
BV3/DL4AMJ, from May 5 to 13.  Both will participate in the MIR
Contest as BV0THU.  QSL to DL5AUJ.

FRANZ JOSEF LAND, R1FJ.  Nick, R1FJV, will be QRV from here for the
rest of 1997.  He can be found on 40 to 10 meters, using mainly CW.
QSL via UA3AGS.

SEYCHELLES, S7.  Paddy, S79MAD, will be QRV from here for four
months.  Activities will include RTTY on the newer bands.  QSL via
GW4WVO.

FALKLAND ISLANDS, VP8.  Duncan, G0NWY, will be QRV as VP8CEH until
October 1997.  QSL via home call.

LORD HOWE ISLAND, VK9.  Ed, K8VIR, will be active from here as
VK9EHH until May 6.  Look for him to be QRV on 14260 and 21300 kHz.
QSL to his 1997 CBA.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  This is a busy contest weekend.
Participate in the ARI International DX, Danish SSTV, MARAC County
Hunters CW and Ten-Ten International Net Spring CW Contests.  The
Massachusetts, Texas and Connecticut QSO Parties are also scheduled.
Please see May QST, page 97 for details.
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DX Bulletin 21  ARLD021
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  May 8, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD021
ARLD021 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Tedd,
KB8NW, the OPDX bulletin, the 599Rpt, Charles, S92SS, DXNS, 425 DX
news and Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

EASTER ISLAND, CE0.  JA7KXD is QRV as CE0/JA7KXD.  He was heard on
7004 kHz at 1000z.  QSL to home call.

ANGOLA, D2.  Gabriele, D2EB, is QRV using SSB often around 1100z and
1730z to 1900z on 21222 kHz, and later on 14240 Khz at 2215z.  QSL
via I3LLH.

NEW CALEDONIA, FK.  Didier, FK/F5PXQ, is QRV from here for 3 to 4
years and hopes to be on RTTY.  QSL to D. Lavisse, Caserne
Normandie, BP 12, 98842 Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia.

WALES, GW.  Special Event Station GB100FI will be active from
Flatholm Island, IOTA EU-124, from May 12 to 16.  On May 13, GB100FI
and GB100LP will recreate Guglielmo Marconi's first ever radio
transmission across water from Lavernock Point to Flatholm island.
QSL via GW0ANA.

SAUDI ARABIA, HZ.  Mike, K3UOC, is QRV from Riyadh as 7Z5OO, and can
be found on 6 meters.  He expects to be here until the end of July.
QSL via W1AF.

BANGLADESH, S2.  Andrew, S21YE, is QRV using SSB.  His length of
stay is unknown.  QSL via G4VLV.  John, S21/PA3BTQ, is also QRV from
here using SSB and Pactor on 20 meters.  QSL to home call.

SAO TOME, S9.  Charles, S92SS, reports he and Lesley, S92YL, are QRT
from here.  After some time spent in the US, they both will move to
Kavala, Greece.

CHAD, TT.  Baldur, DJ6SI, is currently QRV as TT8DX.  He expects to
be here until May 9.  He is working mainly CW.  Check all HF bands
near the lower edge.  QSL to home call.

MARSHALL ISLANDS, V7.  Tim, N2PC, will be here for the next 4 to 5
years and will be QRV as V73AT on all bands.  QSL via K2CL.

MONTSERRAT, VP2M.  Graham, G0VNW, will be QRV from here as VP2MGG
after May 7.  He operates mainly SSB but will try CW from time to
time.  QSL via WB2YQH.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The Oregon and Nevada QSO Parties, and
the ARRL VHF/UHF Spring Sprints for 902, 1296 and 2304 MHz are
scheduled for this weekend.  For the Spring Sprints, please see
April QST, page 98 for details.  For the two QSO Parties, please see
May QST, page 97 for details.
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DX Bulletin 22  ARLD022
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  May 15, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD022
ARLD022 DX news

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

ANNOBON ISLAND, 3C0.  A group of members of the Spanish Radio
Amateur Association, URE, will be QRV from here as 3C0DX starting
May 20.  Look for them to be active on all HF bands, including the
newer bands.  Some satellite operation is expected, and they can be
found on the downlink frequencies of 29380 and 29430 Khz.  Look for
SSB activity on 50.133 MHz, and CW on 50.090 MHz.  Look for RTTY
activity on 7034, 10114, 14084, 18094, 21084, 24924 and 28184 Khz.
QSL via EA4URE, PO Box 220, Madrid 28080, Spain.

POLAND, SP.  Look for Special Event Station 3Z0JP to be QRV between
May 20 and June 15, to celebrate the visit of Pope John Paul II to
Poland.  Activity will be on CW and SSB with operations on 80 to 10
meters.  Look also for some 6 and 2 meter SSB activity.  QSL via
SP6GVU.

SEYCHELLES, S7.  Paddy O'Reilly, GW4MAD/S79MAD, is QRV from here on
SSB, CW, RTTY and PacTOR until July or August.  He can be found on
40 to 10 meters, including some RTTY activity on the newer bands.
QSL via the Wenvoe Club Amateur Radio Group, c/o Transmitting
Station, St. Lythans, Wenvoe, Nr. Cardiff CF5 6BQ, Wales, United
Kingdom.

CANADA, VE.  Steve, operator at VE8RCS, indicates that Station Alert
and Amateur Radio Station VE8RCS on Ellesmere Island would be closed
by May 15.  Ellesmere Island, IOTA NA 088, has been on the air for
over thirty years as the communications link for the High Arctic
Weather and Experimental Station.  It is about 450 miles from the
North pole.  Experiments at Station Alert have included measurement
of global warming indicators, pollution in the global regions and
measurements made by the Canadian team for other governments.  All
functions will now be automated.

AUSTRALIA, VK.  AX1ITU will be QRV on May 16 from 1400z for 24 hours
for International Telecommunications Day.  QSL via WB2FFY.

MEXICO, XE.  Sacrificios Island in Veracruz State will be activated
with the call sign XF2NVA from June 6 to 8.  QSL via bureau.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The ARRL VHF/UHF Spring Sprint for 50
MHz, EU Spring Sprint, CW, and Armed Forces Day are all scheduled
for this weekend.  Please see May QST, page 97 for details.
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DX Bulletin 23  ARLD023
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  May 22, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD023
ARLD023 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by The
599Rpt, The Daily DX, Tedd, KB8NW, the OPDX Bulletin, Toshinobu,
JI3ERV, and Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

ANNOBON ISLAND, 3C0.  The planned DXpedition to here has been
canceled.  The members of the Spanish Amateur Radio Association,
URE, have rescheduled this operation for October 11, 1997.

GEORGIA, 4L.  Mamuka, 4L2M, Omar, 4L5O, Valentin, 4L8T, Amiran,
4L4AK, Mero, 4L4MM and Givi, 4L4L, will participate as a
Multi/Single entry in the CQ WW WPX CW Contest with the callsign
4L7C.  Look for them to be QRV on 160 to 10 meters.  QSL 4L7C to PO
Box 387, Yeroham 80500, Israel.

CYPRUS, 5B.  Members from the National Russian Team will be QRV as a
Multi/Single entry in the CQ WW WPX CW Contest, using the callsign
H22A.  QSL via Uldis Silinsh, PO Box 3, Valmiera, LV 4200, Latvia.

PHILIPPINES, DU.  K9AW/DU6 is active from Negros Island, IOTA OC
129, until June 1.  He will be QRV in the CQ WW WPX CW CONTEST as
well.  QSL via WF5T

SAUDI ARABIA, HZ.  Thomas, SM0CXU/AB5CQ, will be operating as HZ1AB
either as a single operator, or on 40 and 20 meters in the CQ WW WPX
CW contest.  QSL via K8PYD.

JORDAN, JY.  George, JY9QJ, and Ulli, JY8YB/DL5MBY, will be QRV from
Amman in the CQ WW WPX CW Contest as JY8YB. They plan to be a
Multi/Single entry.  QSL to JY9QJ.

GUAM, KH2.  JI3ERV and two other operators will be QRV as NH2C from
Guam as a Multi/Single entry in the CQ WW WPX CW Contest.  QSL to
JI3ERV.

MARKET REEF, OJ0.  Seppo, OH1VR, and Jorma, OH2KI, will be QRV from
Market Reef from May 23 to May 25, using the calls OJ0/OH2KI and
OH0MMM.  Look for activity on 40 and 6 meters, and on the newer
bands.  There is no RTTY planned for this trip.  QSL OJ0/OH2KI to
OH2KI.  QSL OH0MMM to OH1VR.

DODECANESE, SV5.  Fred, SM7DAY, will be active May 24 to June 13 as
SV5/SM7DAY from Kalymnos.  His operations will be on 20 and 17
meters.  QSL to home call.

BELAU, T8.  Tosy, JA6VZB, will be QRV in the CQ WW WPX CW contest as
T88X.  He hopes to be active using RTTY or SSB before the contest.
QSL the contest call via JA6BSM.

CANADA, VE.  Members from the Calgary Amateur Radio Association will
use the VF6 prefix until June 1 in celebration of the club's 75th
anniversary.  QSL to their regular VE6 callsigns.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The CQ WW WPX Contest, CW, and the ARCI
QRP Hoot Owl Sprint, CW, are both on tap for this weekend.  Please
see May QST, page 97 for details.
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/EX

QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 24  ARLD024
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  May 29, 1997
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD024
ARLD024 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Tedd,
KB8NW, the OPDX Bulletin, The 599Rpt, The Daily DX, Ralf, DH3IAJ,
Jani, OH2BU, Laci, HA0HW, 425DXnews and Contest Corral from QST.
Thanks to all.

TAIWAN, BV.  Gus, SM3EVR/BV2 is QRV until October.  No specific
bands or modes were mentioned.  QSL to home call.

BAHAMAS, C6.  Joe, WB8GEX, will be QRV as C6AJR from May 30 to June
2.  QSL to home call.

ANGOLA, D2.  Fernando, EA4BB, will be QRV as D2BB until the end of
1998.  He is tentatively using SSB only with 100 watts.  CW
operations will soon follow.  QSL to EA4BB.

IRAN, EP.  Ali, EP2AG, is QRV and can be found on 20 meters between
2100 and 2200z.  QSL via EP2MHB, PO Box 16765 154, Tehran, Iran.

NORWAY, LA.  Special Event station LM2T will be active from May 30
to June 6 to celebrate the 1000 years of Trondheim.  QSL via LA2T,
Trondheims gruppen av NRRL, Box 929, NO-7001 Trondheim, Norway.

MARKET REEF, OJ0.  Markus, DL1IAN, with DL3YEL, DL5IO and DL6GV will
be QRV from here from June 1 to 6.  The callsigns will be
OJ0/homecalls.  Expect SSB, RTTY and AMTOR activity on 80 to 10
meters, including the newer bands.  QSL all calls via DL5IO.

MALYJ VYSOTSKIJ ISLAND, R1MV.  A group of 12 operators from Finland
and Russia will be here from June 5 to 16, using the callsigns
OH5AB/MVI and R1MVI.  Look for CW, SSB and RTTY activity on 160 to
10 meters, including the newer bands.  There may also be some local
2 meter and 70 cm activity.  No satellite operations are expected.
QSL both calls via Orvo Arkko, OH5NE, Muukko, FIN-53400
Lappeenranta, Finland.

POLAND, SP.  Look for Special Event Station SN9JP to be QRV from
June 1 to 15 in celebration of a visit to Poland by Pope John Paul
II.  Activity is expected on 80 to 10 meters.  Some 2 meter
satellite activity is also planned.  QSL via SP9PKZ.

DODECANESE, SV5.  Laci, HA0HW, with HA4GDO, HA6NL, HA6PS and HA6ZV,
will be QRV as SV5/homecalls/p from June 3 to 17.  CW, SSB and RTTY
activity is expected on 160 to 10 meters, including the newer bands.
There may also be some 2 meter and satellite activity.  Look for
them on RS-10, 12 and 15, with downlink frequencies of 29421/29441
khz and 29321/39341 khz.  QSL to home calls.

CAMBODIA, XU.  Hiroo, JA2EZD, is QRV as XU2A and can be found on 20
meters between 1800 and 1900z most days.
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/EX