A sampling of what's up in amateur radio in the coming days
Feb 1 -Feb 28
9K50, KUWAIT (Special Event). Look for amateur radio operators in Kuwait to use the special prefix "9K50" between January 26th and February 28th. Activity is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kuwait's independence. Also, 9K50NLD will be on the air between February 24-28th. Activity will be from the members of the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society (KARS).
Feb. 1- April 30
4Z20, ISRAEL. The Israel Amateur Radio Club (IARC) is proud to announce a special 3 month activity for the Holyland Contest's 20th anniversary, starting February 1st, through April 30th, 2359z. Look for the following honorary activations of two special prefixes/callsigns, 4X20HC and 4Z20HC. Activity will be used on CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via 4Z4TL. For more details about the Holyland Contest, see:
http://www.iarc.org/~4z4tl/4X20HC_fil.htm
Feb 2-9
D4, CAPE VERDE. John IK5CRH, Operators John/IK5BCM, Beppe/IK5CBE and Andrea will be active as D44TBE from Sal Island (AF-086) between February 2-9th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, possibly 160m (depending on the space), using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via IK5CRH.
Feb 5-16
C6, BAHAMAS. Operators Bob/N4BP (C6AKQ) and Kevin/K4PG (C6APG) will once again be in Freeport, Lucaya, Bahamas, for the ARRL International DX CW Contest (February 19-20th) as individual entries (Bob/C6AKQ on 80 meters and Kevin/C6APG on 40 meters). A third operator "may" join them to operate on 160 meters, but that is not known at this time. Bob is expected to arrive early on February 15th and stay through February 22nd. While Kevin will arrive on February 17th and stay through February 21st. Prior to the contest, they will be operating on the 30/17/12 meter bands, HF bands using CW and probably the Digital modes. QSL direct to their home callsigns with SASE and/or LoTW.
Feb 5-18
8Q, MALDIVES. Andrew, G7COD, is once again active as 8Q7AK. This time from Embudu Island on the South Male Atoll, Maldives (AS-013), between February 5th and approximately February 18th. He states that this trip is a holiday and plans to be active on 80-10 meters, including 30/17/12 meters, using CW and SSB. The following are suggested times of operations: 0730-0830z, 0900-1030z, 1300-1500z and 1730-1800z. Suggested frequencies (+/- QRM) are:
CW - 3503, 7003, 10103, 14003, 18073, 21003 and 24893 kHz SSB - 3795, 7063, 14190, 18133, 21253 and 24953 kHz" He also hopes to have limited operation on the 160m band but this is not confirmed. QSL via his home callsign, direct (see Web page) or by the Bureau. Andrew now has a dedicated Web page at: http://8q7ak.freewebspace.com
Feb. 7
CTU (2011) WEBINAR. On Monday, February 7th, at 8:30 PM EST (Tuesday, February 8th - 0130z), Tim Duffy, K3LR, will present a look at Contest University (CTU) 2011, including the course line up and list of professors. Tim will review past years and tell you what makes CTU 2011 the best yet. You will find out what previous students have had to say about CTU and why you should attend this year. Registration for this Webinar can be done at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/741726946 A URL is also available atunder "Upcoming Webinars".
Feb 15-22
C6, BAHAMAS. Operators Bob/N4BP (C6AKQ) and Kevin/K4PG (C6APG) will once again be in Freeport, Lucaya, Bahamas, for the ARRL International DX CW Contest (February 19-20th) as individual entries (Bob/C6AKQ on 80 meters and Kevin/C6APG on 40 meters). A third operator "may" join them to operate on 160 meters, but that is not known at this time. Bob is expected to arrive early on February 15th and stay through February 22nd. While Kevin will arrive on February 17th and stay through February 21st. Prior to the contest, they will be operating on the 30/17/12 meter bands, HF bands using CW and probably the Digital modes. QSL direct to their home callsigns with SASE and/or LoTW.
Feb 19-20
CN, MOROCCO. Operators Ahmed/CN8WK, IK1QBT, Stefano/IK2QEI, Matteo/IK2SGC, Flavio/IK1SPR, Fabio/IV3BAZ, Gianfranco/IV3JCC, Maurizio/IV3ZXQ and Saaid/CN8WW will be active as CN3A from Safi during the ARRL DX CW Contest (February 19-20th) as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via LoTW or via I2WIJ. Visit their Web page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/CN3A/112969535390789
Feb 20-April 14
5X, UGANDA. Nick, G3RWF, will once again be active as 5X1NH from Fort Portal in western Uganda, and will be there between February 20th and April 14th. Usually he is there to do voluntary work, so his activity is usually outside the work hours. He prefers to operate CW but plans to also be on the Digital modes with some SSB. Activity will be on all bands except 160m (no room for an antenna). His rig is a K3. QSL via his home callsign and LoTW.
Feb 21-27
AO1, SPAIN (AAW Op). Spanish operators Fernando/EA1GHT, Gil/EA1HFM, Dani/EB1LA, Javi/EC1KV, Juan/Carlos EA1AUM, Juanjo/EA1WX, Carri/EA1CUB and Luis EA1CS will activate AO1AWW during the "8th Antarctic Activity Week" between February 21-27th. Reference Number is WAP-203. Activity will be on all bands and modes. QSL via EA1GHT. A full list of AAW participating stations can be found at:
http://www.waponline.it/Default.aspx?tabid=113
Feb 26-March 5
8P, BARBADOS. Nathan, KA1YMX, will be active and on vacation from here between February 26th and March 5th. Activity will be on CW and SSB using an Elecraft K2. No other details are available. QSL via his home callsign.
Feb 27
HI0, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Members of the Radio Club Dominicano Inc. invite you to celebrate the "Month of the Patria" beginning 0000z on January 26th, and ending at 2359z on February 27th, by working their special event station HI0RCD. Activity is to commemorate the birthday of their father of the Patria, Juan Pablo Duarte, and to celebrate their 167th anniversary of independence. A special QSL card will be sent to all the stations that have a contact with their 9 different circuit affiliate stations. QSL via Bureau. Activity will be on 160/80/40/20/17/15/10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. Look also for HI0RCD to be active on the AO-51 Satellite. For more details, see QRZ.com or visit Luis's, HI8LAM, Blog page at: http://www.hi8lam.blogspot.com/
(Ohio/Penn # 995)
Feb 1 -Feb 28
9K50, KUWAIT (Special Event). Look for amateur radio operators in Kuwait to use the special prefix "9K50" between January 26th and February 28th. Activity is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kuwait's independence. Also, 9K50NLD will be on the air between February 24-28th. Activity will be from the members of the Kuwait Amateur Radio Society (KARS).
Feb. 1- April 30
4Z20, ISRAEL. The Israel Amateur Radio Club (IARC) is proud to announce a special 3 month activity for the Holyland Contest's 20th anniversary, starting February 1st, through April 30th, 2359z. Look for the following honorary activations of two special prefixes/callsigns, 4X20HC and 4Z20HC. Activity will be used on CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via 4Z4TL. For more details about the Holyland Contest, see:
http://www.iarc.org/~4z4tl/4X20HC_fil.htm
Feb 2-9
D4, CAPE VERDE. John IK5CRH, Operators John/IK5BCM, Beppe/IK5CBE and Andrea will be active as D44TBE from Sal Island (AF-086) between February 2-9th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, possibly 160m (depending on the space), using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL via IK5CRH.
Feb 5-16
C6, BAHAMAS. Operators Bob/N4BP (C6AKQ) and Kevin/K4PG (C6APG) will once again be in Freeport, Lucaya, Bahamas, for the ARRL International DX CW Contest (February 19-20th) as individual entries (Bob/C6AKQ on 80 meters and Kevin/C6APG on 40 meters). A third operator "may" join them to operate on 160 meters, but that is not known at this time. Bob is expected to arrive early on February 15th and stay through February 22nd. While Kevin will arrive on February 17th and stay through February 21st. Prior to the contest, they will be operating on the 30/17/12 meter bands, HF bands using CW and probably the Digital modes. QSL direct to their home callsigns with SASE and/or LoTW.
Feb 5-18
8Q, MALDIVES. Andrew, G7COD, is once again active as 8Q7AK. This time from Embudu Island on the South Male Atoll, Maldives (AS-013), between February 5th and approximately February 18th. He states that this trip is a holiday and plans to be active on 80-10 meters, including 30/17/12 meters, using CW and SSB. The following are suggested times of operations: 0730-0830z, 0900-1030z, 1300-1500z and 1730-1800z. Suggested frequencies (+/- QRM) are:
CW - 3503, 7003, 10103, 14003, 18073, 21003 and 24893 kHz SSB - 3795, 7063, 14190, 18133, 21253 and 24953 kHz" He also hopes to have limited operation on the 160m band but this is not confirmed. QSL via his home callsign, direct (see Web page) or by the Bureau. Andrew now has a dedicated Web page at: http://8q7ak.freewebspace.com
Feb. 7
CTU (2011) WEBINAR. On Monday, February 7th, at 8:30 PM EST (Tuesday, February 8th - 0130z), Tim Duffy, K3LR, will present a look at Contest University (CTU) 2011, including the course line up and list of professors. Tim will review past years and tell you what makes CTU 2011 the best yet. You will find out what previous students have had to say about CTU and why you should attend this year. Registration for this Webinar can be done at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/741726946 A URL is also available at
Feb 15-22
C6, BAHAMAS. Operators Bob/N4BP (C6AKQ) and Kevin/K4PG (C6APG) will once again be in Freeport, Lucaya, Bahamas, for the ARRL International DX CW Contest (February 19-20th) as individual entries (Bob/C6AKQ on 80 meters and Kevin/C6APG on 40 meters). A third operator "may" join them to operate on 160 meters, but that is not known at this time. Bob is expected to arrive early on February 15th and stay through February 22nd. While Kevin will arrive on February 17th and stay through February 21st. Prior to the contest, they will be operating on the 30/17/12 meter bands, HF bands using CW and probably the Digital modes. QSL direct to their home callsigns with SASE and/or LoTW.
Feb 19-20
CN, MOROCCO. Operators Ahmed/CN8WK, IK1QBT, Stefano/IK2QEI, Matteo/IK2SGC, Flavio/IK1SPR, Fabio/IV3BAZ, Gianfranco/IV3JCC, Maurizio/IV3ZXQ and Saaid/CN8WW will be active as CN3A from Safi during the ARRL DX CW Contest (February 19-20th) as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via LoTW or via I2WIJ. Visit their Web page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/CN3A/112969535390789
Feb 20-April 14
5X, UGANDA. Nick, G3RWF, will once again be active as 5X1NH from Fort Portal in western Uganda, and will be there between February 20th and April 14th. Usually he is there to do voluntary work, so his activity is usually outside the work hours. He prefers to operate CW but plans to also be on the Digital modes with some SSB. Activity will be on all bands except 160m (no room for an antenna). His rig is a K3. QSL via his home callsign and LoTW.
Feb 21-27
AO1, SPAIN (AAW Op). Spanish operators Fernando/EA1GHT, Gil/EA1HFM, Dani/EB1LA, Javi/EC1KV, Juan/Carlos EA1AUM, Juanjo/EA1WX, Carri/EA1CUB and Luis EA1CS will activate AO1AWW during the "8th Antarctic Activity Week" between February 21-27th. Reference Number is WAP-203. Activity will be on all bands and modes. QSL via EA1GHT. A full list of AAW participating stations can be found at:
http://www.waponline.it/Default.aspx?tabid=113
Feb 26-March 5
8P, BARBADOS. Nathan, KA1YMX, will be active and on vacation from here between February 26th and March 5th. Activity will be on CW and SSB using an Elecraft K2. No other details are available. QSL via his home callsign.
Feb 27
HI0, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Members of the Radio Club Dominicano Inc. invite you to celebrate the "Month of the Patria" beginning 0000z on January 26th, and ending at 2359z on February 27th, by working their special event station HI0RCD. Activity is to commemorate the birthday of their father of the Patria, Juan Pablo Duarte, and to celebrate their 167th anniversary of independence. A special QSL card will be sent to all the stations that have a contact with their 9 different circuit affiliate stations. QSL via Bureau. Activity will be on 160/80/40/20/17/15/10 meters using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. Look also for HI0RCD to be active on the AO-51 Satellite. For more details, see QRZ.com or visit Luis's, HI8LAM, Blog page at: http://www.hi8lam.blogspot.com/
(Ohio/Penn # 995)