DXNL 2283 - January 5, 2022 DX Newsletter
DXNL 2283 - January 5, 2022
DX Newsletter
a free and weekly service of
DARC Committee "DX"
(http://www.darcdxhf.de)
Editor: Klaus Poels, DL7UXG
(e-mail: dxmb@darcdxhf.de)
translation by: Oliver Bock, DJ9AO
DL, Germany:
The German national club DARC celebrates the 50th anniversary of
the establishment of their headquarter building with the callsign
DB50AFZ (special DOK 50AFZ) throughout 2022. The usual club calls
DF0AFZ and DL0AFZ also hand out the special DOK 50AFZ this year. An
award is available as well. QSL for DB50AFZ via bureau, ClubLog,
eQSL; direct via DL2VFR.
DL, Germany:
The DARC club Lindau-Westallgaeu (DOK T13) celebrates its 60th
anniversary in 2022 with the callsign DL60LINDAU (special DOK
60T13). QSL via bureau and DL1CBQ (d).
DL, Germany:
The contest group of DK0BN celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2022
with the call DK050BN (special DOK 50BN) on HF, VHF, and UHF. QSL
via bureau, DK5PD (d), LoTW, eQSL.
DL, Germany:
The DARC club Wolfsburg (DOK H24) marks its 70th anniversary with
the callsign DL70WB (special DOK 70H24). QSL via bureau.
DL, Germany:
The DARC club in Bergkamen (DOK O47) celebrates its 40th
anniversary in 2022 with the callsign DF40BGK (special DOK 40O47).
QSL via bureau, LoTW, eQSL.
DL, Germany:
The DARC district Ruhrgebiet celebrates its 75th anniversary with
the callsign DL75DRG (special DOK 75DRG). In addition, they also
operate DL73AFUG (special DOK 73AFUG), marking the passing of West
Germany's first post-World War II amateur radio law 73 years ago.
An award is available as well. QSL via bureau.
https://ham-awards.de/index.p
HB9, Switzerland:
Members of the USKA section Schaffhausen (HB9SH) celebrate their
group's 50th anniversary with the callsign HB50SH during 2022.
Paper QSLs are planned only for contacts during the 2022 Helvetia
Contest; other contacts to be confirmed via eQSL and LoTW only. For
more information see qrz.com. https://www.hb9sh.ch/
LA, Norway:
The Bergensgruppen av NRRL (LA1B) celebrates its centenary with the
callsign LA100B in 2022 on HF and 6m. An award is also available.
QSL via LoTW. https://www.la1b.no/la100b/
LZ, Bulgaria:
The Bulgarian Radio Club Blagovestnik (LZ1KCP) continues to honour
the memory of Orthodox saints during January with the callsign
LZ290WA. QSOs count towards the All Saints - 2022 award. QSL via
bureau, LZ1KCP (d). http://www.lz1kcp.com/
PA, Netherlands:
PA22L, operated by members of VERON Leiden, draws attention to
Leiden as the European City of Science 2022 until April 24 and
again later in 2022. QSL via PI4LDN (B).
SP, Poland:
HF2022HNY celebrates the new year until the end of January. QSL via
SP2PBM (d/B), ClubLog OQRS, LoTW.
SV, Greece:
During January, SX1CAF commemorates the first flight over Greece
110 years ago. An award issued by the 5th Ocean Club is also
available. QSL via eQSL.
VU, India:
Members of the West Bengal Radio Club (VU2WB) draw attention to the
annual holy dip ritual Ganga Sagar Mela 2022 with the callsign
AU1GSI between Jan. 9 and 16 from Sagar Island (AS-153). QRV on 40,
20, and 15m; QSL via eQSL.
ISWL Activity:
During January, Herbie/G6XOU (WAB TM22) operates as MX1SWL/a. QSL
via M5DIK (d/B), eQSL. http://www.iswl.org.uk/clubcal
Preview:
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PJ5, Saba & St. Eustatius:
John/W5JON plans to return to St. Eustatius (NA-145, WW Loc. FK87)
from Apr. 26 until May 4, operating as PJ5/W5JON on 60-6m (SSB,
FT8). QSL via W5JON (d), LoTW.
FO, Austral Islands:
Members of the Perseverance DX Group (PDXG) are planning a
DXpedition to Raivavae Island (OC-114, WW Loc. BG66) for April 15
to 29 with the callsign TX5N. Operators are Steve/W1SRD,
Doris/K0BEE, Rob/N7QT, Melanie/N7BX, Heye/DJ9RR, Walt/N6XG, and
Gene/K5GS. QSL via M0URX. https://tx5n.net/
Abbreviations in this DXNL:
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ARLHS Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society
DOK Distrikts-Ortsverbands-Kenner
IOTA Islands on the Air
LoTW Logbook of the World
NRRL Norsk Radio Relae Liga
OQRS Online QSL Request System
PDXG Perseverance DX Group
USKA Union Schweizerischer Kurzwellen-Amateure
VERON Vereniging voor Experimenteel Radio Onderzoek in Nederland
WAB Worked All Britain
WCA World Castles Award
WLOTA World Lighthouse On The Air Award
WRTC World Radiosport Team Championship
Upcoming Contests:
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05./06.01. CWT Mini Contest
08.01. Old New Year Contest
08.01. Schwaben Contest
08.01. R-Contest
08.01. RSGB AFS Contest
09.01. DARC 10m Contest
10.01. OK1WC Memorial Contest
IOTA Compiled by Andreas, DK5ON (dk5on@darc.de)
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IOTA QRGs
CW: 28040 24920 21040 18098 14040 10114 7030 3530 kHz
SSB: 28560 28460 24950 21260 18128 14260 7055 3760 kHz
NA-103; VP2M, Montserrat: Watch out for Thaire/W2APF operating as
VP2MDX between Jan. 9 and 18 on 80-10m (CW, SSB). QSL via W2APF,
LoTW.
WWFF Activities
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WWFF QRGs:
CW: 28044 24894 21044 18084 14044 10124 7024 3544 kHz
SSB: 28444 24944 21244 18144 14244 7144 3744 kHz
DLFF News:
The List of references in Germany has been extended up to #0862
recently. Also, there is now a new DLFF Cup 2022. For more
information see: www.dlff-award.de
APA Serra do Baturite - PYFF-0349:
Ronaldo/PS8RV and Camila/PU8RCV activate this reference as ZY7F
from the 8th to the 10th.