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Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

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APRIL 1-2, 2017 THE AM RALLY aka "Behind the AM Button"

Posted: 24 Mar 2017 10:10 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...button.553027/

The AM Rally, aka "Behind the AM Button"...



What happens when the AM button is pushed? A lot of operators havent tried
it, and thats why theres an event coming up on the April 1-2 weekend that
invites everyone who can transmit in the AM mode to join in and expand the
capabilities of their amateur stations!



The AM Rally is a cooperative event organized by AMers, Sidebanders, and CW
operators to encourage their fellow operators to try out this sister mode,
make contacts, and have a shot...



APRIL 1-2, 2017 THE AM RALLY aka "Behind the AM Button"

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TZ8TM Mali

Posted: 24 Mar 2017 07:34 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...m-mali.560308/

Denis, F8DAK is currently active from Mali as TZ8TM.



https://dxnews.com/tz8tm/





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RI1F Victoria Island

Posted: 24 Mar 2017 06:21 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...island.560303/

Radio Amateurs members of RI1F planning to start activity from Victoria
Island, IOTA EU - 190, 26 or 27 September 2017.



https://dxnews.com/ri1f/





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J28ND Djibouti

Posted: 24 Mar 2017 02:19 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ibouti.560295/

Dane, S53T is currently active from Djibouti as J28ND.



https://dxnews.com/j28nd/





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Atlanta Science Festival Special Event Station W4BOC Sat March 25th

Posted: 23 Mar 2017 05:55 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...h-25th.560277/

Come join us at Atlanta Science Festival March 25th from 9:00am to 2:00pm
to participate in a W4BOC special event station on the air promoting ARES
and ARRL.



To request a Certificate and/or QSL card, please send a self-addressed
stamped envelope (letter-size or larger for a certificate) with a return
address and your call sign to the club’s mailbox at:



W4BOC



P.O. Box 1282

Stone Mountain, Ga. 30086-1282



http://atlantasciencefestival.org/

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OX/SM7RYR Greenland

Posted: 23 Mar 2017 01:54 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...enland.560242/

Roger, SM7RYR will be active from Greenland, IOTA NA - 018, 6 - 10 April
2017 as OX/SM7RYR.



https://dxnews.com/oxsm7ryr/





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E51XYL Rarotonga Island

Posted: 23 Mar 2017 01:09 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...island.560234/

Shirley, VK5YL will be active Rarotonga Island, IOTA OC - 013, 10 - 17 June
2017 as E51XYL.



https://dxnews.com/e51xyl/





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New Contest - silent key night

Posted: 22 Mar 2017 10:52 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-night.560158/

SILENT KEY NIGHT





Ron Jones K7RJ









Announcing a new on air operating event: Silent Key Night



Beginning midnight, April 1 till the bands are dead will be an opportunity
to resurrect those long lost contacts and reconnect to the old timers who
have gone QRT. In the spirit of ham radio let’s get on the air for this
special event and see how many silent keys we can raise.



Use any mode or medium such as CW, Phone, or séance. You may want to use
an...



New Contest - silent key night