The
Eastern Iowa DX Bulletin
Number
264, March 7, 2025
Craig Fastenow, KØCF, Editor
This bulletin is a compilation of currently active DX operations (or those that will become active within the current week) from recent issues of the three DX bulletins listed below and other sources. Credit for the source is given at the end of each article.
Articles are ordered by the entity's callsign prefix from the ARRL DXCC Entities List. Callsigns used are in bold with dates of operation highlighted in red. Clickable links are provided for QSL and other information wherever possible. Note that articles may be edited for grammar, language, style and accuracy and will remain in The Bulletin while active; articles that are announcements of ongoing operations, or that have no specified end date, will be removed after three weeks.
Also included is a Propagation section, updated daily; and a Contest Calendar of upcoming popular contests.
DX News
items are courtesy of:
The ARRL DX Bulletin
The bulletin is available at http://www.arrl.org
425 DX News, A.R.I. DX Bulletin (425DXN)
Edited by Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ
& Valeria Pregliasco, IK1ADH
425 DX News Home Page: https://www.425dxn.org/
425 DX News Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/425eng
DX Newsletter (DXNL)
Edited by Andreas Salder, DK5ON
A weekly service of DARC Committee
"DX", http://www.darcdxhf.de
Propagation data is from:
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration's
Space Weather Prediction
Center
Dr. Tony Phillips' SpaceWeather.com,
used by permission
Contest data
courtesy of the WA7BNM
Contest Calendar
DX
News
5N, NIGERIA.
Members of the Rebel DX Group are QRV as 5N9DTG. Activity is
on 160 to 6 meters using FT8 and FT4 with Superfox and MSHV modes. QSL
via ClubLog's OQRS.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 8 February 20, 2025] (0221-0314)
6W, SENEGAL.
Willy, ON4AVT, signs 6W7/ON4AVT
from February 2nd to
April 10th from the town Warang. QRV on 80-10m (CW, SSB,
FT8) and via QO-100. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS,
LoTW, eQSL.
-[DXNL # 2443 January 29, 2025] (0131-0411)
6Y, JAMAICA.
Members of the EIDXG (EI DX Group) will be active as 6Y7EI from Jamaica
(NA-097) on March
13th-24th. They will operate all modes on 160-6 meters.
QSL via MØOXO's OQRS.
-[425DXN # 1766 March 8, 2025] (0307-0328)
6Y, JAMAICA.
Iain, G4SGX will be active as G4SGX/6Y
from Jamaica (NA-097) on March
1st-21st.
He will operate CW only on 80-10 meters (hopefully also "some top band
action") and will take part in the RSGB Commonwealth (BERU) Contest
(8-9 March). QSL via LoTW, or via MØOXO's OQRS.
-[425DXN # 1764 February 22, 2025] (0228-0321)
8P, BARBADOS.
Chris, WA7RAR will be active as 8P9CB
from Barbados (NA-021) on March
5th-16th. He will operate SSB and CW on 20-10 meters,
often from POTA sites. QSL via LoTW, QRZ Logbook, or direct to WA7RAR.
-[425DXN # 1765 March 1, 2025] (0228-0321)
8R, GUYANA.
Aldir, PY1SAD will be active again as 8R1TM from
Georgetown, Guyana from March
11th to April 26th. He will operate CW, SSB and digital
modes on the HF bands and via satellite. QSL via LoTW, eQSL, QRZ
Logbook, or direct to PY1SAD.
-[425DXN # 1765 March 1, 2025] (0307-0425)
C5, THE GAMBIA.
Przemo, SP3PS is QRV as C5SP
until mid-March.
Activity is on 20 to 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL to SP3PS.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 3 January 16, 2025] (0117-0314)
C6, BAHAMAS.
Chad, WE9V will be active as C6ACK
while visiting "various islands" in the Bahamas from February to May.
He will be QRV on 40-6m. He says he will eventually set up ClubLog. QSL
via LoTW (preferred), or direct to WD9DZV.
-[425DXN # 1764 February 22, 2025] (0221-0502)
D4, CAPE VERDE.
Pedro, CT7AHV will be active as D4AHV
from Sal Island (AF-086), Cape Verde on March 6th-14th.
QSL via LoTW, or ClubLog's OQRS.
-[425DXN # 1766 March 8, 2025] (0307-0314)
D6, COMOROS.
Elvira, IV3FSG will be QRV as D68Z
from Moroni from March
3rd to 18th. Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW,
SSB, RTTY, FT8, and FT4. QSL via IK2DUW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 9 February 27, 2025] (0228-0321)
DL, GERMANY.
Celebrating World Amateur Radio Day, DARC special event callsign DA25WARD will be
active from March
8th until April 27th. All QSOs will be confirmed
automatically via the bureau; direct QSL via DL2VFR.
-[425DXN # 1766 March 8, 2025] (0307-0425)
DL, GERMANY.
Special callsign DL2Ø25C
celebrates Chemnitz as one of
the European Capitals of Culture 2025 from January 18th until March
31st. In addition, DL2Ø25B,
DL2Ø25E, DL2Ø25W, and DL2Ø25S will also be
active, marking previous German cities similarly honored (Berlin,
Essen, Weimar) and the DARC district Saxony, where Chemnitz is located.
An award program is also available; see https://www.2025c.de.
QSL only
in various digital forms.
-[DXNL # 2441 January 15, 2025] (0117-0328)
DXCC TOP TWENTY.
Here are the top 20 entities on ClubLog’s "DXCC Most Wanted" list as of
March 6, 2025:
1. P5 DPRK (North
Korea) 11.
ZS8 Prince Edward &
Marion Islands
2. BS7H Scarborough
Reef 12.
KH4 Midway Island
3. CEØX San Felix
Islands 13. VKØM Macquarie
Island
4. BV9P Pratas
Island 14.
PYØS Saint
Peter And Paul Rocks
5. KH7K Kure
Island
15.
KP5 Desecheo Island
6.
KH3 Johnston
Island 16.
VPØS South Sandwich Islands
7. 3Y/P Peter 1
Island 17.
ZL9 New Zealand Subantarctic
Islands
8. FT5/X Kerguelen
Island 18.
FK/C Chesterfield Islands
9. YVØ Aves
Island
19.
VKØH Heard Island
10. 3Y/B Bouvet
Island 20.
FT/T Tromelin Island
For the complete list, see
https://clublog.org/mostwanted.php
-[KØCF March 7, 2025 (0307-0328)
EP, IRAN.
Hamid, EP4HR
has been active on 17 meters using FT8 around 1700z. QSL via IZ2RZQ.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 9 February 27, 2025] (0228-0321)
FJ, SAINT
BARTHELEMY. Janusz, SP9FIH will be active as TO1P from St.
Barthelemy (NA-146) from March
24th to April 4th. He will operate SSB, FT8 and RTTY on
40, 17 and 10 meters. See http://fj.dxpeditions.org
for updates. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS.
-[425DXN # 1765 March 1, 2025] (0228-0404)
FO, FRENCH
POLYNESIA. Olafur, TF1OL is QRV as FO/TF1OL
from Tahiti. Activity is on the HF bands. He has been active on 17
meters using FT8 around 0830Z. His length of stay is unknown. QSL to TF1OL.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 10 March 6, 2025] (0307-0328)
GU, GUERNSEY.
Ron, G4DIY and Jay, MØUNN will be active as MP7DX from Guernsey
(EU-114) on March
7th-11th. They will operate CW and SSB on 40-10 meters.
QSL direct to G4DIY; QSOs
will be uploaded to ClubLog, LoTW and QRZ Logbook.
-[425DXN # 1766 March 8, 2025] (0307-0314)
H4, SOLOMON IS.
Bernhard, DL2GAC will be active again as H44MS from the
Solomon Islands from February
9th to May 7th. He is usually QRV daily, with activity on
80-6 meters SSB and FT8. QSL via DL2GAC.
-[425DXN # 1761 February 1, 2025] (0207-0509)
HKØ, SAN ANDRES
& PROVIDENCIA. Ray, K3ARC will be QRV as HKØA from San Andres
Island (NA-033) from March
9th to 19th. Activity will be on 20 to 10 meters using CW
and SSB. QSL direct to K3ARC.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 10 March 6, 2025] (0307-0321)
HL, SOUTH KOREA.
Special event station HL1ØØIARU
will be active from March
to April to mark the 100th anniversary of the
International Amateur Radio Union. QSL via HL1IWD.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 9 February 27, 2025] (0228-0328)
KH9, WAKE I.
Allen, KH7AL/KH9
recently passed the 5,000 QSO mark. He expects to remain on Wake Island
(OC-053) until about
March 21st
on this rotation: "then I will be home for a month, and then back for
about three more months on Wake. I am enjoying my time and work here,
so as long as my family supports my absence I will stay with this
position". He regularly announces and updates his operating schedule on
https://kh7al.site/kh9-upcoming-activity/.
QSL via KH7AL (direct
with SASE), Bureau or LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1765 March 1, 2025] (0228-0321)
OX, GREENLAND.
Bo, OZ1DJJ will be active again as OX3LX
from Greenland from February
25th to March 14th.
His main QTH will be the city of Nuuk (GP44de) on the main island
(NA-018), with possibly a daytrip to Manitsoq (NA-220, GP35nj). As
always, this will be a working trip, and he will be QRV only in his
spare time. QSL via OZØJ, ClubLog's OQRS
and LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1764 February 22, 2025] (0221-0314)
P4, ARUBA.
Marty, KE4TT, will be active from Aruba (SA-036) as P4/KE4TT from February 7th to March 11th.
He will operate CW, SSB and FT8 on various HF bands. QSL via LoTW, ClubLog's OQRS,
or KE4TT.
-[425DXN # 1761 February 1, 2025] (0207-0314)
PA, NETHERLANDS.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Dutch Marine Radio Amateur Club
(https://www.marac-radio.nl),
special callsign PA4ØMARAC
will be active from March
1st until December 31st. A QSO with this station earns 10
points for the MARAC awards (see PI4MRC on
qrz.com). QSL via PA3CNI.
-[425DXN # 1765 March 1, 2025] (0228-0321)
PJ2, CURACAO.
Thaire, W2APF will be active as PJ2/W2APF
from January 12th to
April 8th. He will operate CW, SSB and FT8 on 80-10
meters. QSL via LoTW or W2APF.
-[425DXN # 1757 January 4, 2025] (0110-0404)
PJ7, SINT
MAARTEN. Tom, AA9A will be QRV as PJ7AA from March 9th to April 5th.
Activity will be on 40 to 6 meters using CW, FT8, and FT4. QSL direct
to AA9A or ClubLog's OQRS.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 10 March 6, 2025] (0307-0404)
PY, BRAZIL.
Celebrating International Women's Day, a YL team from LABRE Sao Paulo
will be active as PR2L
from Ilha Comprida (SA-024) on March
8th-9th. They will operate CW, SSB and digital modes on
the HF bands, 6 meters and possibly via QO-100. QSL via PY2AA, LoTW and
QRZ Logbook.
-[425DXN # 1766 March 8, 2025] (0307-0314)
SM, SWEDEN,
On March 14, 1925, electrician and radio pioneer Sven Bernholm made
history in Gavle by conducting the city's first radio broadcast under
the callsign SMXF and using a homemade transmitter with 10 watts.
Bernholm and Gefle Radioklubb's efforts led to nearly fifty years of
local broadcasts. SM1ØØXF
is
the callsign for Gavle Kortvagsamatorer (SK3GK) to celebrate this
centenary during the year. The first two activations will be on February 14th (1400-1700 UTC)
and on March 14th
(1000-1600 UTC). QSL via the bureau.
-[425DXN # 1761 February 1, 2025] (0214-0314)
TR, GABON.
Roland, F8EN is back to Gabon and active as TR8CR until at least April,
maybe longer. He operates CW only. Log search on http://LesNouvellesDX.fr/voirlogs.php.
QSL via F6AJA.
-[425DXN # 1763 February 15, 2025] (0214-0328)
TY, BENIN.
Gerard, F5NVF is QRV as TY5C
from Godomey until
April 2nd. Activity is holiday style on 80 to 6 meters
using CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL direct to F5RAV, or via
LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 2 January 9, 2025] (0110-0404)
V2, ANTIGUA
& BARBUDA. Mike, DF8AN, operates as V26MN from February 28th to March 1st,
and March 9th-10th.
QSL via DF8AN or LoTW.
-[DXNL # 2446 February 19, 2025] (0228-0314)
V4, ST. KITTS
& NEVIS. Fred, G4XWM will be QRV as V4/G4XWM from St.
Kitts (NA-104) from March
8th to 29th. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS,
LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 10 March 6, 2025] (0307-0328)
VE, CANADA.
Pierre, VK3KTB will be active again as VYØERC from the
Eureka Amateur Radio Club station on Ellesmere Island (NA-008) from March 7th to April 2nd.
He operates SSB, CW and FT8 on various bands when time permits. QSL via
MØOXO's OQRS and
LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1766 March 8, 2025] (0307-0404)
VK, AUSTRALIA.
Special callsign VI1ØØSIG,
celebrating the centenary of the Australian Corps of Signals, has been
QRV since February 14.
See https://www.qrz.com/db/VI100SIG
for more information. QSL via MØOXO's OQRS.
-[425DXN # 1764 February 22, 2025] (0221-0314)
VK9C, COCOS
(KEELING) IS. A group of operators will be QRV as VK9CU from March 4th to 11th.
Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8 (F/H
or Super Fox) with three stations active around the clock. QSL via DL2AWG.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 9 February 27, 2025]
VP2M, MONTSERRAT.
Mike, DF8AN, operates as VP2MMN
from March 1st to 9th.
QSL via DF8AN or LoTW.
-[DXNL # 2447 February 26, 2025] (0228-0314)
VP5, TURKS
& CAICOS IS. Rockwell, WW1X will be QRV as VP5/WW1X from
Providenciales (NA-002) from March
8th to 15th. Activity will be holiday style on the HF
bands using SSB with QRP power, and possibly FT8. QSL only via LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 10 March 6, 2025] (0307-0314)
VP8, FALKLAND IS.
Nigel, G3TXF, and Ian, G3WVG are QRV as VP8TXF and VP8CIW,
respectively, until
March 10th.
Activity is on 80 to 10 meters using CW. This includes being entries in
the RSGB Commonwealth contest (March 8th-9th). QSL via ClubLog's OQRS,
LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 10 March 6, 2025] (0307-0314)
VU4, ANDAMAN
& NICOBAR IS. A large group of operators will be
QRV as VU4AX
from South Andaman Island (AS-001) from March 10th to 25th.
Activity will be on 160 to 10 meters, including 60 meters, using CW,
SSB, and various digital modes with six stations active. QSL via MØURX's OQRS.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 10 March 6, 2025] (0307-0328)
ZF, CAYMAN IS.
Colin, G4CWH is QRV as ZF2CA
from Savannah, Grand Cayman until
March 11th.
Activity is on 30 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, and PSK. This
includes being an entry in the RSGB Commonwealth contest. QSL via LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 10 March 6, 2025] (0307-0314)
Propagation (Updated daily)
The Weekly Solar Data chart plots Solar Flux Index (SFI), Sunspot number (SSN) and Planetary K-Index (Kp) for the past 8 days. With 8 Planetary K-index readings each day, only the minimum, average and maximum K-index values are plotted. Note: You may click here or on the chart above to see the same data for the past month.
The Daily Solar Flux Index, Sunspot number, Planetary
K-index,
Solar Flux predictions and Solar Flare data used in this bulletin have
been collected by
KØCF from from the U.S. Department of Commerce's NOAA
Space Weather Prediction Center.
The propagation graphs above are the creations of KØCF and are unique
in space weather reporting.
Please Note: The graphs are high resolution .PNG files which you may view in greater detail using your browser's "zoom" feature. Alternatively, right click on the graph and select "Open Image in New Tab" to enlarge it, or "Save Image As..." to save it to your computer for further analysis.
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NASA's current view of the Sun at a wave- length of 131 Angstroms. This wavelength shows incredible solar detail. Click here or on the image to view as a full screen 48-hour video loop. It is fascinating! |
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Propagation
Summary
For the 8 day period from Wednesday, March 5th through yesterday, March 12th.
The average solar flux was 152, down 6 points from the previous week,
with a weekly high of 161 on Tuesday, March 11th, following
a low of 147 on March 7th.
The average sunspot count was 110, down by 12 from last week,
peaking at 160 on Wednesday, March 12th after a
weekly low of 73 on March 9th.
The Planetary K-index weekly average was 3.9 with a
maximum of 5.7 on Sunday, March 9th, indicating
a minor geomagnetic storm. Yesterday's K-index maximum was 5.0 with a minor geomagnetic storm.
Solar flare activity since March 6th has been quiet with only 2
major flares, the largest of which was an M 1.6 event on Friday, March
7th.
Propagation
Data
Major solar flares, Thursday, March 6th through 1552 UTC, March 13th.
| # | Date | UTC | Mag. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 11 | 1304 | M 1.1 |
| 2 | Mar 07 | 2100 | M 1.6 |
(NOAA's graph of recent flare activity: GOES-X-Ray-Flux)
From the NOAA Space Weather Prediction
Center,
here are the probabilities of major solar flares and the predicted 10.7
cm Solar Flux for the next 3 days. NOAA updates this information daily.
| Date | M-Flares | X-Flares | Solar Flux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13 | 40% | 5% | 165 |
| Mar 14 | 40% | 5% | 165 |
| Mar 15 | 40% | 5% | 170 |
Looking farther ahead, here is the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center forecast of 10.7 cm radio flux and maximum Planetary K-index (Kp) for the next 12 days. This data is updated by NOAA every Monday (last updated on March 10, 2025).
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Global
D Region Absorption
Conditions in the D-region of the ionosphere
have a dramatic effect on HF communications. The D-Region Absorption
map combines the effects of solar particles and
photons. Yellow to red colors on the map depict increasing signal
attenuation, where the bar chart at the right displays attenuation
versus frequency. Click the
thumbnail below for an animated map of D-Region Absorption:
The Aurora
Borealis
The aurora is not only beautiful to see but can have a
profound impact on HF and VHF radio propagation. For the HF operator,
auroras can result in a complete shut-down of propagation. However, on
VHF, auroras present interesting DX possibilities. Beam antennas are
very desirable and should be pointed north, towards the aurora. Signals
are reflected by “back-scatter” and will be distorted with a rough
buzz. SSB is the best voice mode to use, but copy can be difficult. CW
will have a rough buzzy sound but be perfectly copyable. Click the
thumbnail below for an animated map of aurora versus time:
Highs
for Cycle 25
Solar Flux: 336 on
August 8, 2024.
Sunspots: 382 on August
10, 2024.
Geomagnetic Storms Are Likely Today
Minor G1-class geomagnetic storms are likely on March 13th as Earth passes through a magnetized stream of solar wind. High-latitude observers should be alert for auroras during the total lunar eclipse.
(Copyright © SpaceWeather.com March 13, 2025.
Republished by
permission.)
Popular
Propagation web sites
https://prop.kc2g.com/
(Excellent Maximum Usable Frequency map)
NOAA https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
https://www.spaceweather.com/
https://www.solarham.com/
https://dx.qsl.net/propagation/
A Propagation
Tutorial
The solar X-ray flux tracks solar activity and solar flares.
Solar
flux, which can vary from as low as 50 to as high as 300, influences
the level of ionization in the F2 region of the ionosphere, providing a
very good prediction of HF DX conditions. The higher the solar flux,
the better conditions will be for the higher HF frequencies and even 6
meters. However, the levels need to be maintained for some days to
allow ionization in the F2 layer to build up. A solar flux of 150
results in good HF band conditions, while levels of 200 and up can
provide great conditions.
Large X-ray flares on the sun can
increase the ionization of the D layer of the ionosphere (a lower
layer) on the sunlit side of the Earth, greatly attenuating or blocking
HF radio transmissions for up to a half hour. Solar flares often
produce Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) which, if Earth directed, can
lead to geomagnetic storms. Some large flares are also accompanied by
strong radio bursts that may interfere with other radio frequencies and
cause problems for satellite communication and radio navigation (GPS).
The
Planetary K-index is a measure of the magnitude of geomagnetic storms
and is an excellent indicator of disturbances in the Earth's magnetic
field. A level of 1 or 2 represents quiet geomagnetic conditions; a
reading of 3 or 4 may cause some propagation deterioration; 5 and 6 are
minor to moderate geomagnetic storms; and 7 to 9 are strong, severe,
and extreme storm conditions. Strong geomagnetic storms can trigger
Auroral displays and cause HF radio blackouts. Higher geomagnetic
activity also has the adverse effect of lowering maximum usable
frequencies, much like lower solar flux does.
For
best conditions, the solar flux should be above 150 for a few days with
the K index below 2. When these conditions are met, some good DX is
likely!
-[Compiled from information on NOAA.gov and other sources]
Contest Calendar
Weekly Contests
| Contest | Start UTC | End | Web Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K1USN Slow Speed Test | Monday | 0000Z | 0100Z | Rules |
| ICWC Medium Speed Test | Monday | 1300Z | 1400Z | Rules |
| Monday | 1900Z | 2000Z | ||
| Tuesday | 0300Z | 0400Z | ||
| CWops Test (CWT) | Wednesday | 1300Z | 1400Z | Rules |
| Wednesday | 1900Z | 2000Z | ||
| Thursday | 0300Z | 0400Z | ||
| Thursday | 0700Z | 0800Z | ||
| Weekly RTTY Test | Friday | 0145Z | 0215Z | Rules |
| NCCC CW Sprint (NS) | Friday | 0230Z | 0300Z | Rules |
Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Central Daylight Saving Time zone, or
Sunday at 6:00 PM in the Central Standard Time zone.
Full Calendar
| Contest | Start | End | Web Site | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YB DX RTTY Contest | Mar 8 | 0000Z | Mar 8 | 2359Z | Rules |
| Oklahoma QSO Party | Mar 8 | 1400Z | Mar 9 | 2100Z | Rules |
| Stew Perry Topband Challenge | Mar 8 | 1500Z | Mar 9 | 1500Z | Rules |
| Idaho QSO Party | Mar 8 | 1900Z | Mar 9 | 1900Z | Rules |
| North American Sprint, RTTY | Mar 9 | 0000Z | Mar 9 | 0359Z | Rules |
| Wisconsin QSO Party | Mar 9 | 1800Z | Mar 10 | 0100Z | Rules |
| BARTG HF RTTY Contest | Mar 15 | 0200Z | Mar 17 | 0200Z | Rules |
| Russian DX Contest | Mar 15 | 1200Z | Mar 16 | 1200Z | Rules |
| Virginia QSO Party | Mar 15 | 1400Z | Mar 16 | 2400Z | Rules |
| North American SSB Sprint Contest | Mar 23 | 0000Z | Mar 23 | 0400Z | Rules |
| CQ WW WPX Contest, SSB | Mar 29 | 0000Z | Mar 30 | 2400Z | Rules |
| Louisiana QSO Party | Apr 5 | 1400Z | Apr 6 | 0200Z | Rules |
| SP DX Contest | Apr 5 | 1500Z | Apr 6 | 1500Z | Rules |
| JIDX CW Contest | Apr 12 | 0700Z | Apr 13 | 1300Z | Rules |
| New Mexico QSO Party | Apr 12 | 1400Z | Apr 13 | 0200Z | Rules |
| Georgia QSO Party | Apr 12 | 1800Z | Apr 13 | 2359Z | Rules |
| ARRL Rookie Roundup, SSB | Apr 13 | 1800Z | Apr 13 | 2359Z | Rules |
| Holyland DX Contest | Apr 18 | 2100Z | Apr 19 | 2100Z | Rules |
| YU DX Contest | Apr 19 | 0700Z | Apr 20 | 0659Z | Rules |
| Michigan QSO Party | Apr 19 | 1600Z | Apr 20 | 0400Z | Rules |
| Ontario QSO Party | Apr 19 | 1800Z | Apr 20 | 1800Z | Rules |
| Quebec QSO Party | Apr 20 | 1200Z | Apr 20 | 2200Z | Rules |
| Florida QSO Party | Apr 26 | 1600Z | Apr 27 | 2159Z | Rules |
| 7th Call Area QSO Party | May 3 | 1300Z | May 4 | 0700Z | Rules |
| Indiana QSO Party | May 3 | 1600Z | May 4 | 0400Z | Rules |
| Delaware QSO Party | May 3 | 1700Z | May 4 | 2359Z | Rules |
| New England QSO Party | May 3 | 2000Z | May 4 | 2400Z | Rules |
| His Maj. King of Spain Contest, CW | May 17 | 1200Z | May 18 | 1200Z | Rules |
| Arkansas QSO Party | May 17 | 1400Z | May 18 | 0200Z | Rules |
| CQ WW WPX Contest, CW | May 24 | 0000Z | May 25 | 2400Z | Rules |
| Kentucky QSO Party | Jun 7 | 1300Z | Jun 8 | 0100Z | Rules |
| ARRL Inter. Digital Contest | Jun 7 | 1800Z | Jun 8 | 2400Z | Rules |