The
Eastern Iowa DX Bulletin
Number
249, November 22, 2024
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
Ohio-Penn DX Bulletin (OPDX)
Edited by Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW.
Although OPDX is no longer
published as a weekly bulletin, Tedd
still sends DX news emails.
We will occasionally publish some of
them.
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
3A, MONACO.
Sylviane, TK4TH will be active as 3A/TK4TH
from Monaco on November
24th-30th. She will operate SSB and digital
modes on 40, 20 and 10 meters. QSL via LoTW; paper QSLs should be
requested via PayPal (see https://www.qrz.com/db/3A/TK4TH
for
instructions).
-[425DXN # 1751 November 23, 2024] (1122-1129)
3B8, MAURITIUS.
Once again team 3B8M
(https://www.facebook.com/3B8Mauritius/)
will participate as M/M category in the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 23rd-24th)
from Mauritius (AF-049). This year's operating team includes 3B8GL,
4O3A, E7ØA, GØCKV (3B8HA), KX7M, SMØCXU, YL2KL, YL3JA, YT1HA, YT7KM,
YU6DX and YU9DX. Before and after the contest they will operate various
modes on all bands. QSL 3B8M via LoTW and MØOXO's OQRS.
-[425DXN # 1750 November 16, 2024] (1122-1129)
3B9, RODRIGUES I.
Kazu, MØCFW is QRV as 3B9/MØCFW
until November 27th.
Activity is on the HF bands. He will be active as 3B9KW in the
upcoming CQ WW DX SSB Contest (October 26th-27th), and the CQ WW DX CW
Contest (November 23rd-24th). QSL via LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 39 October 17, 2024] (1018-1129)
3D2, FIJI.
Theo, PA3CBH will be active as 3D2TP
from Viti Levu (OC-016) until
December 12th. He will operate QRP on SSB and QRS CW. QSL
via PA3CBH.
-[425DXN # 1748 November 2, 2024] (1108-1213)
3D2/R, ROTUMA I.
An international team (W6IZT, W2FQ, K4NHW KD9LSV, MØSDV, LY7J) is
leading a larger group of young remote operators (43 ops, including 4
YLs) in a DXpedition to Rotuma (OC-060). QRV until December 4th
as 3D2Y
with RIB (Radio In a Box) equipment on 160-6m, including 60m, on CW,
SSB, FT8. In addition, they will be taking part in the CQ WW CW Contest
(November 23rd-24th) using another callsign, yet to be determined. For
more information see: https://rotuma2024.com/.
QSL via MØOXO's OQRS.
-[DXNL # 2432 November 13, 2024] (1115-1206)
4U/ITU, ITU HQ.
The refurbishment of the UN building that hosts 4U1ITU has been
postponed to 2028. Expect the station to get on the air from November 19th to 29th.
QSL via bureau, LoTW,
-[DXNL # 2433 November 20, 2024] (1122-1129)
4U/UN, UNITED
NATIONS HQ. On the building that hosts 4U1UN in New York,
an antenna for 80 and 160m has been installed recently for members'
use. The location in Manhattan suffers from constant (S5-S7) QRN though.
-[DXNL # 2433 November 20, 2024] (1122-1213)
5R, MADAGASCAR.
Eric, F6ICX is active again as 5R8IC
from Sainte-Marie Island (AF-090), Madagascar until the end of the
year.
He will operate mainly CW on 40-10 meters; during the last two weeks of
December he will also be QRV on the QO-100 satellite. QSL via LoTW, ClubLog's OQRS,
or via F6ICX.
-[425DXN # 1742 September 21, 2024] (0927-0103)
5X, UGANDA.
Don, G3XTT as 5X1DF
(CW and some FT8) and Alan, G3XAQ as 5X1XA (CW) will be
active from Uganda on November
13th to 27th.
Their main activity will be during the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November
23rd-24th), in which they will participate as single-band entrants. QSL
5X1DF via G3XTT; QSL
5X1XA via G3SWH's OQRS.
-[425DXN # 1746 October 19, 2024] (1108-1129)
8R, GUYANA.
Aldir, PY1SAD is active as 8R1TM
from Georgetown, Guyana until November 24th.
He operates CW, SSB and digital
modes on all bands and via satellite. QSL via LoTW, eQSL, QRZ Logbook,
or direct to PY1SAD.
-[425DXN # 1743 September 28, 2024] (1011-1129)
9L, SIERRA LEONE.
The Radio Club de Provins (F6KOP) will be active as 9L5A from Sierra
Leone from November
27th to December 8th. Plans are for a large team (F1DHX,
F1ULQ, F2DX, F4AZF, F4FET, F4HAU, F4HHL, F4HRG, F5AGB, F5NTZ, F8AAN,
F8EFU, F8GGV/YU3FX, HB9GWJ and ON7RN) to operate CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8
(MSHV) on 160-6 meters with six stations, as well as via QO-100 with a
dedicated station, with a focus on "human modes" (CW and SSB). More
information can be found on https://9l5a.wordpress.com;
bookmark the expedition's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/9L5A.DXpedition
for updates. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS
(preferred), LoTW, or via F5GSJ.
-[425DXN # 1748 November 2, 2024] (1122-1213)
9M6, EAST
MALAYSIA. Saty, JE1JKL is active again as 9M6NA from Labuan
Island (OC-133), East Malaysia until November 25th.
He will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 23rd-24th)
(SOAB HP).
QSL via LoTW and ClubLog's OQRS.
-[425DXN # 1745 October 12, 2024] (1018-1129)
9Y,
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. Special event callsign 9Y2ØTATT will be
active
on November 22nd-29th
to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the
Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) in
collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago Amateur Radio Society
(TTARS). Log search on Club Log (Live Stream enabled). See
https://9y20ta.tt
for more information. QSL via 9Y2ØTATT.
-[425DXN # 1751 November 23, 2024] (1122-1129)
A3, TONGA.
Stan, LZ1GC and Ted LZ5QZ will be active as A35GC from
Nuku'alofa (OC-049), Tonga on November
25th to December 6th. They will operate CW, SSB, FT4, FT8
and RTTY on 160-6 meters with three stations and a focus on 160, 80 and
60m. More information will be available on https://www.c21gc.com/.
QSL via ClubLog's OQRS
(preferred), LoTW, or via LZ1GC.
-[425DXN # 1737 August 17, 2024] (1122-1206)
A6,
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. Special callsign A6ØND
is for the Emirates
Amateur Radio Society to celebrate UAE National Day (December 2nd).
Also expected to take part in the celebrations is the Bahrain Amateur
Radio Society as A91UAE
(November 26th -
December 2nd), and possibly
the Saudi Amateur Radio Society as HZ1UAE,
the Kuwait Amateur Radio
Society as 9K9UAE,
and the Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society as A43UAE.
QSL A6ØND via EA7FTR.
-[425DXN # 1751 November 23, 2024] (1122-1206)
AP, PAKISTAN.
Tariq, AP2TN
has been active on 10 meters using FT8 around 1300z. QSL to N4BAA.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 42 November 7, 2024] (1108-1129)
C5, THE GAMBIA.
A five-man team (EA3NT, EI5GM, EI9FBB, MMØNDX and MMØOKG) will be
active as C5T
from the Gambia on November
25th to 29th. Main activity will be on 60-6
meters, with a focus on the higher bands and CW, SSB and some FT8. Some
operators will also be active as C5I
from the Bijol Islands (AF-060), and possibly as C5T/p from rare
grids IK23 and IK33. If all goes well, the team will use ClubLog's Live
Streams. Bookmark https://www.facebook.com/groups/gambiafundxpedition/
for Updates. QSLs via LoTW, or via EA5GL.
-[425DXN # 1750 November 16, 2024] (1122-1129)
C6, BAHAMAS.
Brian, ND3F will be active again as C6AQQ
from New Providence (NA-001), Bahamas on November 21st-28th.
He will operate mainly CW, including an entry in the CQ WW DX CW
Contest (November 23rd-24th), with some FT8/FT4 outside the contest
weekend. QSL via LoTW, eQSL, or direct to ND3F.
-[425DXN # 1750 November 16, 2024] (1115-1129)
CARIBBEAN TOUR.
Alex, EA8DBM, tours the Caribbean and stops according to the following
itinerary:
November 1-3. PJ7/EA8DBM,
November 4-9. PJ5/EA8DBM,
November 10-13. FS/EA8DBM,
November 14-18. FJ/EA8DBM,
November 19-24. KP4/EA8DBM
QSL direct to EA8DBM, via
bureau to LY5CA, or LoTW.
-[DXNL # 2430 October 30, 2024] (1101-1129)
CARIBBEAN TOUR.
Rudy, DK7PE, tours the Caribbean during November
with stops as. VP2MCW,
V4/DK7PE, ZF2PE, PJ4/DK7PE/p.
-[DXNL # 2430 October 30, 2024] (1101-1129)
CE, CHILE.
A group of operators are QRV as 3G7X
from Chiloe Island (SA-018) until
November 30th. Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using all
modes. They plan to be active as XR7X
in the upcoming CQ Worldwide DX CW contest (November 23rd-24th). QSL
via LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 43 November 14, 2024] (1115-1129)
CE9, ANTARCTICA.
Oleg, ZS1ANF is QRV as ZS7ANF
from Wolf's Fang Runway, Queen Maud Land (AN-016) until late February 2025.
Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using mainly CW. QSL via DL5EBE, RK1PWA, or
LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 43 November 14, 2024] (1115-1206)
CQ
WW DX CW CONTEST. A list of stations who have announced
their
participation in this year's event appears at the bottom
of this DX News
section, just above Propagation.
Courtesy of the 425DXN #1751 bulletin published today.
-[KØCF November 22, 2024 (1122-1129)
CT, PORTUGAL.
CT1EXR, CT1FGR and CT5KAO will be active as CR56MX on November 21st-26th
from the Fortress of Sagres, located in rare grid IM56mx. They will
concentrate on 6 and 2 meters FT8 and SSB. QSL via LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1750 November 16, 2024] (1115-1129)
DL, GERMANY.
Germany’s DX newsletter DXMB celebrates its 70th anniversary with the
callsign DM7ØDXMB
(special DOK 7ØDXMB). QSLs will be sent automatically via the bureau.
-[DXNL # 2431 November 6, 2024] (1108-1129)
DL, GERMANY.
Special callsign DM7ØDXMB
will be activated by DARC Team SES to mark the 70th anniversary of
DARC's DX Newsletter DXMB (DX-Mitteilungsblatt) from November 1st to December 13.
All QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau; direct cards
via DL2VFR.
-[425DXN # 1748 November 2, 2024] (1101-1213)
DL,
GERMANY. Special callsign DF2ØDCL marks the
20th anniversary of the
DARC Community Logbook for DARC Team SES from October 18th to
November 29th. The DCL is a web-based application system
for a wide
range of DARC awards: https://dcl.darc.de/public/.
QSL: All QSOs will
be confirmed automatically via the bureau; or QSL direct via DL2VFR.
-[425DXN # 1747 October 26, 2024] (1025-1129)
DU, PHILIPPINES.
New vanity call DUØA
was issued to Tim, 4F1GN (aka 4G1G, NP4TT, N4GN) on November 6th. He
plans to use it "almost exclusively" from now on. "We are currently
building a competitive contest station here at DUØA", he says, "where
we hope to start breaking some regional records. Our first big
operation will be during CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 23rd-24th),
where we will have a strong team of operators in the multi-single
category". QSL via LoTW (preferred), or direct to KU9C.
-[425DXN # 1749 November 9, 2024] (1108-1129)
DXCC TOP TWENTY.
Here are the top 20 entities on ClubLog’s "DXCC Most Wanted" list as of
November 22, 2024:
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 November 22, 2024 (1122-1213)
E5/S, SOUTH
COOKS IS. Stan, LZ1GC and Ted LZ5QZ are active as E51SGC from
Rarotonga (OC-013), South Cook until November 24th.
They operate CW, SSB, FT4, FT8 and RTTY on 160-6 meters with
three
stations and a focus on 160, 80 and 60m. More information is
available on https://www.c21gc.com/.
QSL via ClubLog's OQRS
(preferred), LoTW, or via LZ1GC.
-[425DXN # 1737 August 17, 2024] (1101-1129)
E7,
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA. Celebrating Statehood Day of Bosnia
and Herzegovina (November 25th), special callsign E7BOSNIA will be
active on various bands and modes on November 10th-25th.
A certificate will be available, see https://www.qrz.com/db/E7BOSNIA
for more information. QSL via LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1749 November 9, 2024] (1108-1129)
EA8, CANARY IS.
Vaclav, OK6RA plans to be QRV as EA8/OK6RA
as a Single Op/Single Band on 20 meter entry in the CQ WW DX CW Contest
(November 23rd-24th).
QSL to OK6RA.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 44 November 21, 2024] (1122-1129)
EUROPEAN DX
FOUNDATION 38 YEARS. The following special event Callsigns
celebrate the EUDXF anniversary during
November: VK38EUDXF
(VK2WN/SP7WT), DU38EUDXF
(DV1K), DLØEUF,
HA38EUDXF
(HA5MA), ON38EUDXF
(ON6CC), PA38EUDXF
(PA1AW), PB38EUDXF
(PB5X), PC38EUDXF
(PC5F), PD38EUDXF
(PD4RD), PF38EUDXF
(PB7Z), PG38EUDXF
(PG5M), PH38EUDXF
(PA3GVQ), PI38EUDXF
(PI4COM), PE38EUDXF.
-[DXNL # 2430 October 30, 2024] (1101-1129)
FM, MARTINIQUE.
Yuri, VE3DZ, uses the callsign TO4A
from Martinique (NA-107) from
November 20th to 27th. QSL via VE3DZ.
-[DXNL # 2433 November 20, 2024] (1122-1129)
FO/M, MARQUESAS
IS. Paula, NX1P is QRV as FO/NX1P from Hiva Oa
(OC-027). Activity is on 40, 20, 15, 12, and 10 meters using CW. This
includes being active in the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 23rd-24th)
on 10 meters. QSL via LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 44 November 21, 2024] (1122-1129)
FR, REUNION I.
Jean-Marie, F4JCF, signs FR/F4JCF
from November 24th
to December 15th.
-[DXNL # 2433 November 20, 2024] (1122-1213)
FS, SAINT MARTIN.
Gary, FS/KC9EE,
will be operating from November
19th to 29th. QSL via LoTW.
-[DXNL # 2432 November 13, 2024] (1115-1129)
FW, WALLIS
& FUTUNA IS. Bob, W7YAQ and Al, K7AR will be
active as FW7AA
from Wallis Island (OC-054) on November
16th-29th. Active on CW, SSB, and FT8. QSL via LoTW, ClubLog's OQRS,
or via W7YAQ.
-[425DXN # 1747 October 26, 2024] (1115-1129)
HA, HUNGARY.
Sanyi, HA7VK will be QRV as HG24TISZA
as a Single Op/Single Band/High Power entry on 10 meters in the CQ WW
DX CW Contest (November
23rd-24th). QSL to HA7VK.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 44 November 21, 2024] (1122-1129)
HC8, GALAPAGOS
IS. K2IN (HC5CW) and HC2AP will be active as HD8CW from San
Cristobal, Galapagos Islands (SA-004) on November 19th-28th.
They will operate CW, SSB and FT8 with two stations, and will
participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 23rd-24th) as HC5CW/8. QSLs via MØOXO's OQRS.
-[425DXN # 1747 October 26, 2024] (1115-1129)
HR, HONDURAS.
Gerard, F2JD will be active again as HR5/F2JD from Copan,
Honduras from late
November to late March 2025. He will operate CW, SSB and
FT8/FT4 on the HF bands and 6 meters. Log search on http://LesNouvellesDX.fr/voirlogs.php.
QSL via F6AJA.
-[425DXN # 1749 November 9, 2024] (1122-1213)
HS, THAILAND.
A group of operators will be QRV as E2A
from Ban Ta Bong, Korat as a Multi/Single/High Power entry in the CQ WW
DX CW Contest (November
23rd-24th). QSL via LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 44 November 21, 2024] (1122-1129)
I, ITALY.
The 4U1GSC Amateur Radio Club will use special callsign 4U3ØB to mark the
30th anniversary of the United Nations Global Service Centre in
Brindisi, Italy. Look for activity from November 15th to December 31st.
QSL via 9A2AA.
-[425DXN # 1747 October 26, 2024] (1115-1227)
I, ITALY.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the start of regular radio
broadcasting in Italy (October 6, 1924), ARI local branches across
Italy are using special callsigns until December 29th.
The callsigns will be in the format II#Rxyz
(e.g. II9RCAT for ARI Catania) and IR#Rxyz
(e.g. IR1RVDB for ARI Valbormida). In addition, special event station I1MRTV
will be active from the RAI Radio and Television Museum in Torino.
Certificates and electronic QSLs will be available for download from
the HamAward platform (direct link from each special callsign's qrz.com
page).
-[425DXN # 1743 September 28, 2024] (0927-1227)
JA, JAPAN.
Take, JI3DST is active as JS6RRR
from Miyako Island (AS-079) until
November 25th, including activity during the CQ WW DX SSB
and CW contests. Other callsigns to be used are JI3DST/6, JJ5RBH/6 and JR8YLY/6 on CW and
SSB, as well as JI3DST/p,
JJ5RBH/p and
JR8YLY/p on
FT8. QSOs will be made available for ClubLog and LoTW Matching on the
IOTA website.
-[425DXN # 1744 October 5, 2024] (1004-1129)
JD1/M, MINAMI
TORISHIMA. Take, JG8NQJ is QRV as JG8NQJ/JD1 from
Marcus Island (OC-073) until
the beginning of March 2025. Activity is in his spare time
on the HF bands using CW and FT8. QSL via JA8CJY
(direct), JG8NQJ
(bureau) and LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 43 November 14, 2024] (1115-1206)
KHØ,
MARIANA IS. Look for KHØ/JA8VE,
KHØ/JO1ABS, KHØ/W1VX, KHØ/WB6Z, KHØD
and NHØE to
be active from Saipan (OC-086) from November 28th to
December 3rd. They will operate SSB, CW, FT8 and FT4 on
160-6 meters
with two stations. QSL KHØ/JA8VE via JA8VE, QSL all
others via JF1OCQ
and LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1751 November 23, 2024] (1122-1206)
KP4, PUERTO RICO.
Eric, NP3A
plans to be a Single Op/Low Power/Single Band entry on 10 meters in the
CQ WW DX CW Contest (November
23rd-24th). QSL via EB7DX.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 44 November 21, 2024] (1122-1129)
LA, NORWAY.
A large group of operators will be QRV as LN8W as a
Multi/Multi entry in the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 23rd-24th).
QSL via LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 44 November 21, 2024] (1122-1129)
OM, SLOVAK
REPUBLIC. Special callsign OM25ISS marks the
anniversary of the first Slovak astronaut, Ivan Bella, in space 25
years ago. QRV until the end
of September 2025 on all bands. An award is also
available: https://www.qrz.com/db/OM25ISS.
QSL via OM8ATE.
-[DXNL # 2433 November 20, 2024] (1122-1213)
ON, BELGIUM.
Special event station OO8ØBB
will be QRV from November
16th to December 15th to commemorate the 80th anniversary
of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 43 November 14, 2024] (1115-1213)
OX, GREENLAND.
Nadia, OZ7AM and Dave, OZ5DM will be operating as OX7AM and OX5DM from Greenland
(NA-018) from November
18th to December 2nd, including the CQ WW CW Contest
(November 23rd-24th). QSL via OZ1ACB.
-[DXNL # 2432 November 13, 2024] (1115-1206)
P4, ARUBA.
John, W2GD is QRV as P44W
from Santa Cruz until
November 26th. Activity is on the HF bands, with an
emphasis on 30, 17, and 12 meters, using CW. This includes being a
Single Op/All Band/High Power entry in the CQ WW DX CW Contest
(November 23rd-24th). QSL via N2MM.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 44 November 21, 2024] (1122-1129)
PA, NETHERLANDS.
Members of Radio Club Limburg will be active as PF16F until
November 30th (https://rclb.nl/pf16f).
This special event is intended to be a "Farewell to the Fighting
Falcon", as the Royal Netherlands Air Force has officially retired its
F-16 jets after 45 years of service. All QSOs will be confirmed
automatically via the bureau, direct cards should be sent to PD8RW.
-[425DXN # 1747 October 26, 2024] (1101-1129)
PJ4, BONAIRE.
A group of American ops (K4BAI, KU8E, N4RR, N8VW) visits Bonaire
(SA-006) from November
20th to 27th, operating as PJ4/homecalls and as
PJ4A during
the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 23rd-24th). QSLs for PJ4A, PJ4/K4BAI,
PJ4/KU8E via K4BAI, PJ4/N4RR
via N4RR, PJ4/N8VW
via N8VW.
-[DXNL # 2433 November 20, 2024] (1122-1129)
PJ5, SABA
& ST. EUSTATIUS. Dave, WJ2O will be QRV as PJ6/WJ2O from Saba
(NA-145) from November
17th to 26th. This includes being an entry in the upcoming
CQ Worldwide DX CW contest (November 23rd-24th). QSL via N2ZN.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 43 November 14, 2024] (1115-1129)
PJ7, SINT
MAARTEN. Ed, N2HX, plans to put Sint Maarten (NA-105) on
the air from October
20th to December 27th as PJ7PL,
including the CQ WW DX SSB Contest (October 26th-27th), the CQ WW DX CW
Contest (November 23rd-24th) and ARRL 10-Meter Contest (December
14th-15th). QSL via N2HX.
-[DXNL # 2428 October 16, 2024] (1018-1227)
PY, BRAZIL.
Special station PR5LM
will be active on various bands and modes, and on QO-100, throughout
the month of November
in honor of the memory of Father Roberto Landell de Moura (1861-1928),
a pioneer of wireless audio transmission. QSL via SP7CVW and
LoTW.
-[425DXN # 1747 October 26, 2024] (1101-1129)
SM, SWEDEN.
Members of the Gotland Radio Club, SK1BL, will be active in November as SE8ØTG
to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the "Hansa" tragedy. The "Hansa"
was a Swedish passenger ship, in use on the route between the mainland
and Visby. She was torpedoed and sunk by a Soviet submarine during
World War II (November 24, 1944); 84 people died and only two survived.
QSL via the bureau.
-[425DXN # 1747 October 26, 2024] (1101-1129)
T8, PALAU.
Nobu, JAØJHQ will be active again as T88PB from Koror
(OC-009), Palau on November
22nd-26th, with main activity during the CQ WW DX CW
Contest (November 23rd-24th). QSL via LoTW (preferred), or direct to JAØJHQ.
-[425DXN # 1750 November 16, 2024] (1122-1129)
TL,
CENTRAL AFRICA. Elvira, IV3FSG will be active as TL8ES from Bangui,
Central African Republic from November
25th to December 9th. She will
operate SSB, CW, FT8 (MSHV), FT4 and RTTY on 160-6 meters, and will
enable Club Log's Live Stream. One station will be monitoring 6 meters
(50313 kHz) 24/7 for possible openings. See
https://www.qrz.com/db/TL8ES
for more information. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS,
LoTW, or IK2DUW.
-[425DXN # 1751 November 23, 2024] (1122-1213)
UA, EUROPEAN
RUSSIA. Special callsigns R2Ø24DX and UE34DX will be
active on November
18th-30th to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Miller
DX Club. QSLs via RQ7L.
-[425DXN # 1750 November 16, 2024] (1115-1129)
V2, ANTIGUA
& BARBUDA. Bud, AA3B is QRV as V26K from Antigua until November 27th.
Activity is on the HF bands with an emphasis on CW. This includes being
a Single Op/All Band/Low Power entry in the CQ WW DX CW Contest
(November 23rd-24th). QSL to AA3B.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 44 November 21, 2024] (1122-1129)
V3,
BELIZE. Scott, K5PS is active again as V31CQ from Blackman
Eddy, Belize
until November 30th.
QSL via LoTW, ClubLog's OQRS,
or K5PS.
-[425DXN # 1751 November 23, 2024] (1122-1129)
V4, ST. KITTS
& NEVIS. Andy, N2NT will be active on 160-6 meters
as V47NT
from St. Kitts (NA-104) on November
17th-26th. He will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest
(November 23rd-24th) as V47T.
QSL for both callsigns via W2RQ.
-[425DXN # 1749 November 9, 2024] (1115-1129)
VE,
CANADA. Pierre, VE3KTB is currently active again as VYØERC from the
Eureka Weather Station Base on Ellesmere Island (NA-008) and will
remain QRV "around work schedules" until December 5th.
QSL via MØOXO's OQRS.
-[425DXN # 1751 November 23, 2024] (1122-1206)
VP8, FALKLAND IS.
Gerben, PG5M is QRV as VP8G
until November 25th.
Activity is on 40 to 6 meters, primarily on CW and FT8 (using MSHV).
See https://dx.to/vp8g/ for
more information. QSL via MØOXO's OQRS and
LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 43 November 14, 2024] (1115-1129)
VP9, BERMUDA.
Darrell, AB2E and John, K3TEJ will be active as AB2E/VP9 and K3TEJ/VP9 from
Bermuda (NA-005) on November
20th-26th.
They will operate CW, SSB and FT8 on 160-10 meters, with a focus on 30,
17 and 12 meters. They will participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest
(November 23rd-24th) as VP9I.
QSL AB2E/VP9 via AB2E or LoTW;
QSL K3TEJ/VP9 via K3TEJ or LoTW;
QSL VP9I via LoTW, or via WW3S.
-[425DXN # 1750 November 16, 2024] (1115-1129)
VU, INDIA.
Datta, VU2DSI is QRV as AU2JCB
until December 16th
to commemorate the birthdate (November 30, 1858) of Indian physicist
and radio pioneer Jagadish Chandra Bose. Activity is on 80 to 6 meters
using SSB, and FM on 10 and 6 meters. QSL direct to VU2DSI.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 43 November 14, 2024] (1115-1213)
VU4, ANDAMAN
& NICOBAR IS. Krish, W4VKU will be back on the
Andaman Islands (AS-001) and be active as VU4A from late November until
mid-December. He plans to operate SSB and FT8 (MSHV) on
160-6 meters. See https://www.qrz.com/db/VU4A
for more information and updates. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS
(preferred), LoTW, or direct to W4VKU.
-[425DXN # 1749 November 9, 2024] (1122-1213)
XV, VIET NAM.
Alex, KU1CW will be QRV as 3W9A
from Saigon in the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 23rd-24th).
QSL via LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 44 November 21, 2024] (1122-1129)
XV, VIET NAM.
Juris, YL2GM and Eugene, EA5EL will be active as XV9X from Phu Quoc
Island (AS-128), Viet Nam from November
19th to December 2nd. They will operate CW, SSB and FT8 on
160-10 meters with two stations. See https://www.lral.lv/xv9x/index.html
for more information and updates. Full LoTW upload six months after the
end of the DXpedition. QSL via ClubLog's OQRS
(preferred), or direct to YL2GN.
-[425DXN # 1750 November 16, 2024] (1115-1206)
XZ, MYANMAR.
Simon, XWØLP, plans to return to Mandalay, Myanmar in a few weeks for
educational voluntary work despite ongoing civil unrest and hopes to
renew his XZ2A
operating permit. Currently it appears that an operating permit is
unlikely.
-[DXNL # 2432 November 13, 2024] (1115-1129)
YB, INDONESIA.
The ORARI branch of Tangerang Selatan (YH1RI) will operate special
Callsigns 8G16T,
8G16A, 8G16N, 8G16G, 8G16S, 8G16E and 8G16L from November 23rd to December 1st
to celebrate the 16th anniversary of the city of South Tangerang (part
of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area, on the island of Java). Look
for activity on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10m SSB, CW, FT8 and RTTY. See https://award.oraritangsel.or.id
for certificates and eQSLs.
-[425DXN # 1750 November 16, 2024] (1122-1206)
YN, NICARAGUA.
Mike, AJ9C, operates as YN2CC
from November 19th
to 28th, including the CQ WW CW Contest (November
23rd-24th). QSL via AJ9C.
-[DXNL # 2432 November 13, 2024] (1115-1129)
Z6, REPUBLIC OF
KOSOVO. Rene, DL2JRM will be QRV as Z68XX during the
Worked All Europe DX RTTY contest (November 9th-10th)
and as Z66BCC
during the upcoming CQ World Wide DX CW contest (November 23rd-24th).
QSL both calls via DL2JRM.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 42 November 7, 2024] (1108-1129)
ZA, ALBANIA.
Pekka, OH2TA will be QRV as ZA/OG1N
from Durres as a Single Op/Single Band on 10 meter entry in the CQ WW
DX CW Contest (November
23rd-24th). QSL via LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 44 November 21, 2024] (1122-1129)
ZD7, ST. HELENA.
Andy, 5Z4VJ is QRV as ZD7VJ
until November 30th.
This includes a possible entry in the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November
23rd-24th). Also, Oliver, W6NV will be QRV as ZD7W on all bands
during
the contest. QSL via MØURX's OQRS,
LoTW.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 44 November 21, 2024] (1122-1129)
ZD7, ST. HELENA.
Oliver, W6NV will be QRV as ZD7W
in the CQ WW DX SSB contest (October
26th-27th) and upcoming CQ WW DX CW contest (November 23rd-24th).
QSL to W6NV.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 40 October 24, 2024] (1025-1129)
ZL, NEW ZEALAND.
Special event station ZM1ØØDX
will be QRV from September
29th to December 26th
to celebrate the very first trans-world QSO between Z4AA and G2SZ.
Activity will be on 160 to 6 meters using all modes. In addition,
special event station ZL4AA
will also be active for this event. QSL via operators' instructions.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 36 September 26, 2024] (0927-1227)
ZL7, CHATHAM IS.
Holger, ZL3IO and Xenia, ZL4YL will be QRV as ZL7IO and ZL7YL, respectively,
from November 19th
to 26th.
Activity will be on the HF bands. This includes being active in the
upcoming CQ Worldwide DX CW contest (November 23rd-24th). QSL via DK7AO, LoTW or ClubLog's OQRS.
-[ARRL DX Bulletin # 43 November 14, 2024] (1115-1129)
CQ
WW DX CW CONTEST. The following stations have announced
their
participation in this year's event (November 23rd-24th,
rules at
https://cqww.com/rules.htm):
ZONE
CALL
CATEGORY
COUNTRY
QSL VIA
---- -----------
---------- ------------------
-------
02
CF2I
M/S
HP
Canada
VE3NE
05
VP9I
M/2
Bermuda
LoTW/WW3S
07
TI5/VA3RA SOSB
10m Costa
Rica
VE3IKV
07
V31CQ
SO
Belize
LoTW
08
6Y6N
SOSB
Jamaica
DK9PY
08
C6AQQ
SO
Bahamas
LoTW
08
FM/VE3RSA
SOAB
Martinique
LoTW
08
FS/KØCD
SOAB QRP St.
Martin
KØCD
08
FS/KC9EE SO
QRP St.
Martin
LoTW
08
KP2B
SOAB
Virgin
Is
EB7DX
08
KP4AA
SOAB
LP Puerto
Rico
LoTW
08
NP3A
SOSB 10m
LP Puerto
Rico
EB7DX
08
PJ6/WJ2O SOAB
LP
Saba
LoTW
08
PJ7PL
SO
LP
Sint
Maarten
N2HX
08
TO4A
SOAB
Martinique
VE3DZ
08
V26K
SOAB
LP Antigua &
Barbuda LoTW
08
V47T
SOAB
St. Kitts &
Nevis W2RQ
08
VP2EBB
SOSB
20m
Anguilla
LoTW/GU4YOX
08
VP2V/AA7V
SO
British
Virgin Is LoTW
08
VP5M
M/S
LP Turks
&
Caicos LoTW
08
ZF1A
M/S
Cayman
Is
K7ZO
08
ZF5T
SOAB
HP Cayman
Is
LoTW/K5GO
09
9Z4BM
SOAB
Trinidad &
Tobago 9Z4BM
09
P44W
SOAB
HP
Aruba
LoTW
09
PJ2T
M/M
Curacao
LoTW
09
PJ4A
M/S
Bonaire
LoTW/K4BAI
09
PJ4K
M/2
Bonaire
KU9C
10
HC5CW/8
SO
Galapagos
MØOXO's OQRS
12
XR7X
M/2
Chile
CE3SPR/LoTW
14
GJ2A
SOSB
20m
Jersey
LoTW
14
GU4CHY
SOSB 10/15m
Guernsey
GU4CHY
14
LN8W
M/M
Norway
LoTW
14
OZ5W
M/M
Denmark
LoTW
14
TM4Q
M/S
France
F6FYA
15
ISØ/E73DX M/2
HP
Sardinia
LoTW
15
OHØZ
SOAB
HP Aland
Is
LoTW/WØMM
15
TKØC
M/S
Corsica
LoTW
15
Z66BCC
SO
Kosovo
DL2JRM
15
ZA/OG1N
SOAB 10m
Albania
LoTW
20
5B/HA5PP
SOAB
Cyprus
HA5PP
20
TC2E
Turkey
LoTW
21
4K6FO
SO
Azerbaijan
LoTW
21
4L2M
SOSB
40m
Georgia
EA7FTR
24
B1Z
M/2
China
LoTW
24
B4S
M/S
China
LoTW
24
VR2P
Hong
Kong
LoTW/IV3SKB
26
3W9A
SO
Vietnam
LoTW
26
E21EIC
SOAB
HP
Thailand
LoTW
26
E2A
M/S
HP
Thailand
LoTW
27
AH2R
M/S
Guam
LoTW
27
DUØA
M/S
Philippines
LoTW
27
KHØ/WH2JA
SO
Mariana
Is
.
LoTW
27
KHØW
SO
Mariana
Is
KCØW
28
7A2A
M/S
Indonesia
LoTW
28
9M6NA
SOAB
HP East
Malaysia
LoTW
28
V85RH
SOAB
HP
Brunei
LoTW
31
FO/NX1P
SOSB 10m LP
Marquesas
LoTW
31
KH6J
M/M
Hawaii
AH6OZ
31
KH7M
SOSB
10m
Hawaii
LoTW
32
3D2Y
M/S
HP
Rotuma
MØOXO's OQRS
32
FW7AA
M/2
Wallis &
Futuna LoTW
32
ZL7YL
M/2
Chatham
Is
LoTW/DK7AO
33
3V8SS
SOSB
Tunisia
LoTW
33
CR3W
M/?
Madeira
LoTW
33
EA8/OK6RA SOSB
20m Canary
Is
OK6RA
36
ZD7VJ
SOSB
10m St. Helena
I
LoTW
36
ZD7W
SOAB
St. Helena
I
W6NV
37
5X1XA
SOSB 15/10m
Uganda
G3SWH/LoTW
39
3B8M
M/M
Mauritius
LoTW/MØOXO's OQRS
39
3B9KW
SOAB
HP
Rodrigues
LoTW
40
OX7AM
SOAB
Greenland
LoTW
40
TF3CW
SOAB
HP
Iceland
LX1NO
Don’t forget to take a look at the Announced
Operations listing maintained by Bill, NG3K at
https://www.ng3k.com/Misc/cqc2024.html.
Good contest to you all!
-[425DXN # 1751 November 23, 2024] (1122-1129)
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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Propagation
Summary
For the 8 day period from Friday, November 15th through yesterday, November 22nd.
The average solar flux was 159, down 19 points from the previous week,
with a weekly high of 179 on Friday, November 22nd, following
a low of 140 on November 16th.
The average sunspot count was 121, up 3 from last week,
peaking at 170 on Friday, November 22nd after a
weekly low of 71 on November 16th.
The Planetary K-index weekly average was 3.1 with a
maximum of 3.7 on Friday, November 22nd, resulting
in generally quiet geomagnetic conditions.
Solar flare activity since November 16th has been high with 11
major flares, the largest of which was an M 3.7 event on Monday,
November 18th.
Propagation
Data
Major solar flares, Saturday, November 16th through 1425 UTC, November 23rd.
| # | Date | UTC | Mag. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 22 | 2215 | M 1.1 |
| 2 | Nov 22 | 1546 | M 1.6 |
| 3 | Nov 20 | 1948 | M 1.1 |
| 4 | Nov 18 | 2359 | M 1.1 |
| 5 | Nov 18 | 1915 | M 2.0 |
| 6 | Nov 18 | 1749 | M 1.8 |
| 7 | Nov 18 | 1253 | M 3.7 |
| 8 | Nov 18 | 1058 | M 2.5 |
| 9 | Nov 18 | 0757 | M 1.2 |
| 10 | Nov 18 | 0732 | M 1.7 |
| 11 | Nov 16 | 0137 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23 | 60% | 15% | 180 |
| Nov 24 | 60% | 15% | 180 |
| Nov 25 | 60% | 15% | 185 |
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 November 18, 2024).
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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.
New Sunspots
After a week of relatively low sunspot number, two big new sunspot groups are emerging over the sun's southeastern limb. Here they are. Based on their rate of growth, they could soon become a source of strong solar flares.
(Copyright © SpaceWeather.com November 23, 2024.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQ Worldwide DX Contest, CW | Nov 23 | 0000Z | Nov 24 | 2400Z | Rules |
| ARRL 160-Meter Contest | Dec 6 | 2200Z | Dec 8 | 1600Z | Rules |
| ARRL 10-Meter Contest | Dec 14 | 0000Z | Dec 15 | 2359Z | Rules |
| OK DX RTTY Contest | Dec 21 | 0000Z | Dec 21 | 2400Z | Rules |
| Croatian DX Contest | Dec 21 | 1400Z | Dec 22 | 1400Z | Rules |
| ARRL Rookie Roundup, CW | Dec 22 | 1800Z | Dec 22 | 2359Z | Rules |
| RAC Winter Contest | Dec 28 | 0000Z | Dec 28 | 2359Z | Rules |
| Stew Perry Topband Challenge | Dec 28 | 1500Z | Dec 29 | 1500Z | Rules |
| ARRL RTTY Roundup | Jan 4 | 1800Z | Jan 5 | 2400Z | Rules |
| ARRL Kids Day | Jan 4 | 1800Z | Jan 4 | 2359Z | Rules |
| YB DX Contest | Jan 11 | 0000Z | Jan 11 | 2359Z | Rules |
| North American QSO Party, CW | Jan 11 | 1800Z | Jan 12 | 0600Z | Rules |
| Hungarian DX Contest | Jan 18 | 1200Z | Jan 19 | 1200Z | Rules |
| North American QSO Party, SSB | Jan 18 | 1800Z | Jan 19 | 0600Z | Rules |
| ARRL January VHF Contest | Jan 18 | 1900Z | Jan 20 | 0359Z | Rules |
| CQ 160-Meter Contest, CW | Jan 24 | 2200Z | Jan 26 | 2159Z | Rules |
| BARTG RTTY Sprint | Jan 25 | 1200Z | Jan 26 | 1200Z | Rules |
| Winter Field Day | Jan 25 | 1700Z | Jan 26 | 1700Z | Rules |
| Vermont QSO Party | Feb 1 | 0000Z | Feb 2 | 2400Z | Rules |
| 10-10 Int. Winter Contest, SSB | Feb 1 | 0001Z | Feb 2 | 2359Z | Rules |
| Mexico RTTY International Contest | Feb 1 | 1200Z | Feb 2 | 2359Z | Rules |
| Minnesota QSO Party | Feb 1 | 1400Z | Feb 1 | 2400Z | Rules |
| British Columbia QSO Party | Feb 1 | 1600Z | Feb 2 | 2400Z | Rules |
| North American Sprint, CW | Feb 2 | 0000Z | Feb 2 | 0359Z | Rules |
| CQ WW RTTY WPX Contest | Feb 8 | 0000Z | Feb 9 | 2400Z | Rules |
| ARRL School Club Roundup | Feb 10 | 1300Z | Feb 14 | 2359Z | Rules |
| ARRL Inter. DX Contest, CW | Feb 15 | 0000Z | Feb 16 | 2400Z | Rules |
| CQ 160-Meter Contest, SSB | Feb 21 | 2200Z | Feb 23 | 2159Z | Rules |
| South Carolina QSO Party | Feb 22 | 1500Z | Feb 23 | 0159Z | Rules |
| North American QSO Party, RTTY | Feb 22 | 1800Z | Feb 23 | 0600Z | Rules |
| North Carolina QSO Party | Feb 23 | 1500Z | Feb 24 | 0100Z | Rules |