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Pukapuka Atoll IOTA OC - 098

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 10:14 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...oc-098.559099/

Cezar, VE3LYC, will attempt to operate from Pukapuka Atoll (OC-098), North
Cook Islands, between 9 and 23 May 2017.



https://dxnews.com/e5/





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R71RRC Arakamchechen Island

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 08:13 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...island.559081/

RA3AV, UA0KBG, UA3AKO will be active from Arakamchechen Island, IOTA AS -
071, 7 - 17 April 2017 as R71RRC.



https://dxnews.com/r71rrc/





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Special callsign PA10A during CQ WPX SSB

Posted: 14 Mar 2017 08:03 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...px-ssb.559078/

During the CQ WPX SSB contest, special callsign PA10A will be active on al
bands in the Multi One category



More info:



https://www.qrz.com/db/pa10a

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New London School Explosion 80th Anniversary Special Event Station: N5L

Posted: 13 Mar 2017 09:24 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...on-n5l.559031/

On March 18, 2017 from 08:00 local time (Central Time) to 18:00 local time,
members of the Rusk County Amateur Radio Club, N5RCA, will be activating a
Special Event station N5L to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the 1937,
New London School Explosion. The station will be operating from the New
London School Museum. On or near 7.280 MHz and or 14.280 MHz., using Single
Side...



New London School Explosion 80th Anniversary Special Event Station: N5L

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2017 Virginia QSO Party

Posted: 13 Mar 2017 08:23 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-party.559025/

18/19 March. Starts 1400z 18 Mar till 0200z 19 Mar. Then 1200z 19 Mar
till 2400z 19 Mar. Submit a log to receive a very nice certificate. This is
one of the premier QSOPs east of the Mississippi. Turnout is always great
from the Virginia hams and the participation of out-of-state hams makes it
even better. For details, Google "2017 Virginia QSOP". If youve ever
participated, you already know how exciting it is. If this will be your
first time, buckle up, you will not be disappointed!



73...



2017 Virginia QSO Party

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International Air Ambulance Week 2017

Posted: 13 Mar 2017 07:07 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...k-2017.558915/

International Air Ambulance Week 2017



This years International Air Ambulance Week will take place between 9th -17
th September 2017, with the focus on supporting and generating donations
for flying medical services around the world.



The event covers two weekends, giving amateurs a great chance to get
involved and support the event.



Whilst Amateur Radio Operators / Stations are encouraged to promote the
donation causes, it is requested that any donations generated go to the
stations...



International Air Ambulance Week 2017

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W8R Red Cross Special Event Station

Posted: 12 Mar 2017 09:45 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...tation.558888/

W8R is a special event station recognizing the Lake to River Chapter of the
Red Cross during Red Cross Month, March 2017. The Lake to River chapter
serves Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, and Jefferson counties in
Ohio. Please see our QRZ page for details.