Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, AB5K & the AR TelNet Clusters
Network, AI2Q, K1XN & GoList, NJ1Q, KH2AR/W4, W2YR/HS0ZDJ, N3CR, NG3K &
ADXO, N4AA & QRZ DX, W5KNE, WW5AA, KH6BZF, K8GI, K8YSE, W8GEX (60m News),
WD8IOU, N0TG, Algarve STAR DX Team, AT International, DL1EAL, DL7MAE & The
DX News Letter, DX World.Net, F5NQL & UFT, F6AJA & Les Nouvelles DX, G3SWH,
GM0DEQ, HA0HW, I1JQJ/IK1ADH & 425 DX News, JA1ELY, OZ6OM & 50 MHz DX News,
PA1H, Pete's-DX-Newsdesk, RSGB IOTA Web Site, TA0U, TA1HZ, VA3RJ & ICPO,
VHF-DX-Portal (MMMonVHF) and WP3GW for the following DX information.

DXCC COUNTRY/ENTITY REPORT: According to the AR-Cluster Network for the
week of Sunday, 4th-April, through Sunday, 11th-April there were 221
countries active. Countries available: 3A, 3B8, 3DA, 3V, 3W, 3X, 4J, 4L,
4O, 4S, 4U1I, 4X, 5B, 5H, 5N, 5R, 5U, 5V, 5X, 5Z, 6W, 6Y, 7Q, 7X, 8P, 9A,
9G, 9H, 9J, 9K, 9M2, 9M6, 9Q, 9V, 9Y, A2, A3, A4, A6, A7, A9, AP, BV, BY,
C3, C5, C6, C9, CE, CE9, CM, CN, CP, CT, CT3, CU, CX, D2, D4, DL, DU,
E5/s, E7, EA, EA6, EA8, EA9, EI, EK, EL, EP, ER, ES, ET, EU, EX, EY, EZ,
F, FG, FK, FM, FO, FR, FW, FY, G, GD, GI, GJ, GM, GU, GW, H4, HA, HB,
HB0, HC, HH, HI, HK, HL, HP, HR, HS, HV, HZ, I, IS, J2, J3, J5, J6, J7,
JA, JD/o, JT, JW, JY, K, KG4, KH0, KH2, KH6, KL, KP2, KP4, LA, LU, LX,
LY, LZ, OA, OD, OE, OH, OH0, OK, OM, ON, OX, OY, OZ, P4, PA, PJ2, PJ7,
PY, PZ, R1FJ, S2, S5, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SV/a, SV5, SV9, T32, T7, T8,
TA, TF, TG, TI, TK, TL, TN, TR, TT, TU, TZ, UA, UA2, UA9, UK, UN, UR, V2,
V3, V4, V5, V7, V8, VE, VK, VP2E, VP2V, VP5, VP8, VP8/h, VP9, VQ9, VR,
VU, XE, XU, XX9, YA, YB, YI, YJ, YK, YL,YN, YO, YS, YU, YV, Z2, Z3, ZA,
ZB, ZC4, ZD7, ZF, ZL, ZP, ZS

* PLEASE NOTE: The report "could" contain "Pirate/SLIM" operations or
more likely a "BUSTED CALLSIGN". As always, you never know - "Work
First Worry Later" (WFWL).

3W, VIETNAM (VERY RARE IOTA #2). An international group of operators are
now active as 3W6C from Con Co Island (AS-185) until April 18th. This
multi-national project, being coordinated by Swiss ham-radio operators,
consists of roughly 20 individuals including one woman and members not
only from Switzerland but also from Vietnam, Germany, USA and Japan.
During their stay they plan to have 4 stations on the air. Their goal is
to make contacts on as many different frequencies as possible, even on
the 80 meter and 160 meter bands which makes this DXpedition very special.
The team will also be on the satellites. The following satellite will be
used: AO-07*, AO-51*, HO-68*, SO-50 and SO-67 (*first priority - not
all overflights and sats will be used). Please note that only AO-07 will
be activated in the SBB/CW-mode. All other satellites are in the FM-mode.
The main areas in the footprint are: East-Asia, Japan, China, India,
Australia and eastern part of Russia. Suggested frequencies are available
at: http://www.3w6c.qrv.ch/frequencies
Complete details about the 3W6C operation are available at:
http://www.3w6c.qrv.ch
ADDED NOTES: Alex, AI2Q, will serve as East Coast pilot station and Steve,
W7QC, will be the West Coast pilot. Alex informs OPDX readers that "Con Co
Island is one of Vietnam's 14 islands and is located 32 km from the main-
land of Quang Tri Province in the southern part of the Gulf of Tonkin. In
the IOTA (Islands on the Air) program, it belongs to the group AS-185,
which among all Asian islands is the second-most sought after group. The
island also has a lighthouse that qualifies for the 'World Lighthouse On
The Air' program (WLOTA #2557). In the past the island was a top secret
military base in the Vietnam War. The island continues to have a military
base. The SSB and CW stations will use former above-ground military
bunkers. The RTTY station will be a small wooden bungalow which will
also serve as the headquarters and general meeting point for the team
who will sleep in the island's only guest house. The CW, SSB and RTTY
sites are set far apart to minimize interference among them. From a
practical standpoint this means that team members must travel 1 to 2 km
to get from the headquarters to their assigned station when it is time
to operate."

6V7, SENEGAL. Luc, F5RAV, will once again be active from La Somone
between October 25th and November 1st. He will be operating from Jean-
Francois, 6W7RV, QTH as 6V7T. Activity will be on SSB and PSK31, and on
160-10 meters (including 17 and 12m with a dipole only). He is planning
to be in the CQWW DX SSB Contest (October 30-31st). QSL via only direct
to his home callsign. See details on QRZ.com. Also, visit his BLOG page
at: http://f5rav.free.fr

9Y, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO. Rolf, DL2DBE, is now active as 9Y/DL2DBE from
San Fernando, Trinidad. He will be in Trinidad until the end of the month
of April working the 30-10 meter bands in the evening (East Coast time).
Rolf will also keep an ear on six meters. QSL via DJ5BWD.

CY0, SABLE ISLAND (Update). Randy, N0TG, informs OPDX readers: "As we
work toward a mid-October operation, details with regard to personnel
transportation as well as partial equipment shipment a few weeks in
advance is being planned. As is the case for many Dxpeditions, finances
become a challenge. Individual donations to assist the Dxpedition will
be appreciated. The HOME Page of the website includes a PAYPAL Donate
button with several country currency choices. All individual donors'
callsigns will be listed in order received on the website. The 'team'
thanks you for your consideration. WEBSITE: http://www.CY0dxpedition.com
E-mail/questions directed toward N0TG okay (E-mail address listed on
QRZ.com).... 73, Randy, N0TG"

FR, REUNION ISLAND (Reminder). By the time you read this, Stephane,
F5UOW, will once again be on holiday and active from Reunion Island
(AF-016) between now and May 2nd. He will also be using the same callsign
as last time, FR/F5UOW, but only until April 17th, and activity will be
only on 20 meters. He will then move to another QTH were he will use the
callsign TO2R and will be active on 80-10 meters, mostly on CW. QSL via
his home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

FW, WALLIS AND FUTUNA (Also 3D2). Operators Mini/JA2NQG, Yuji/JH2BNL and
Shige/JI2UAY will be active as FW/homecall between July 14-21st. Activity
will be on 160-10 meters using all modes. QSL via their home callsigns.
ADDED NOTE: On their way back to Japan, the trio will then be active from
the Fiji Islands between July 21–24th. Currently, callsigns are unkown
as of yet.
Also, QSL via their home callsigns.

GB4, SCOTLAND (A First! Dawn to Dusk Challenge in June). Bob, GM0DEQ,
informs OPDX that he will be activating up to 15 Scottish islands within
24 hours in June using a sea plane as transport. His callsign will be
GB4DTD [Dawn To Dusk]. Activity will be on the HF bands, 40-10 meters.
QSL via GM0DEQ. The island list is subject to change due to a few factors
governing their sea plane transport. More details will be published on
the following Web site, when available, at: http://www.gdram.com
In addition, there will be a specially commissioned trophy available to
win for this probable first? To celebrate the challenge, an Orkney Crystal
Glass Trophy will be awarded to one lucky amateur radio station. This
specially commissioned trophy will be awarded to the first station that
has worked Bob on all the islands that he activates or the first to work
the most islands activated [All he asks is that the recipient funds the
appropriate post & packaging]. The departure date will be subject to WX
too, and will be from Monday, June 14th, onwards as close to the longest
day to maximize daylight flying. The latitude of the Orkney Islands will
also assist in maximizing daylight flying.

HG0, HUNGARY (WFF Op). Members of the Regionalis Radios Sportklub Puspok-
ladany (HA0KHW) will once again activate another Hungarian National Park
as HG0WFF. This time from the Bihari-Sik Natural Reserves (HAFF-012)
between April 16-18th. Activity will be on all HF bands using CW and
SSB. The rigs and the equipment are: FT-840, IC-706 MKII, MOS FET vegfok,
kb. 300 W output, 2x22 m doublet with 450 ohmos ladder line, Monoband
Gp's for 40/30/20 meters and a big battery with generator. Operators
mentioned are: Pisti/HA0ANA, Laci/HA0HW, Toni/HA0LG and Viktor/HG0NAZ.
QSL via HA0HW, by the HA Bureau.

IOTA NEWS....................
AF-086. Michel, HB9BOI, will be active as D44TOI from the north of
Sal Island (WLOTA LH-0610) between July 1-13th. Activity will
be on all HF bands. QSL via his home callsign, direct or by
the Bureau.

AS-125. Members from the Radio Amateur Society of Thailand are now
active as E20AS from Chang Island (Ko Chang in Thai) in the
Gulf of Thailand, for a mini DXpedition until April 16th.
They will have 2 element beams for both 20 and 15 meters
and a multi-band vertical for the other bands. Their operation
site is on the north end of the Island and should give them a
fairly decent path to EU and NA when the bands are open. Their
vertical antenna will be near the water and that should help
their signals. Planned modes are CW and SSB. Operators mentioned
include: John/W2YR(HS0ZDJ), Sam/SM3DYU(HS0ZDY), Winit/HS1CKC,
Cy/HS0GBI and Swen/DB3KT(HS0ZFZ). QSL via HS1CKC

EU-038. Roland, DL1EAL, will be active as PA/DL1EAL from the Island
of Texel, The Netherlands, during his upcoming vacation between
May 23rd and June 10th. Activity will be holiday style with
100 watts into dipole antennas on all bands from 80-10 meters,
including the 30/17/12 meter bands. His activity will also
include the IARU CW Field Day and in the CQWW WPX CW Contest.
QSL via his home callsign, by the Bureau, direct, eQSL and
the LoTW.

EU-039. Operators Charlotte/ON3CO, Ann/ON5ANN, Jacques/ON5OO, Pascal/
ON5RA, Bart/ON7BT, Jean-Jacques/ON7EQ, Carine/ON7LX and Claude/
ON7TK will be active as F/homecall and TM7T from Grande Ile
(DIFM MA-004, DDFM 50, DPF 04), Chausey Islands, between July
23-26th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters using CW and SSB.
They will also participate in the RSGB IOTA Contest (July
24-25th) as TM7T, as a Multi-Op/CW-SSB/24-hrs entry. All
QSOs with TM7T or/and F/homecalls will be valid for WLOTA
LH-0424. QSL via ON7EQ, direct (w/SAE or SASE and sufficient
postage) or by the Bureau. For more info, see:
http://www.qrz.com/db/TM7T

EU-114. Kevan, 2E0WMG, will be active from Herm Island between June
11-17th. Activity will be on 80/40/20/17 meters SSB using
low power. WAB reference numbers are: North East WV48, North
West WV38, South East WV47 and South West WV37. QSL via his
home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

EU-125. Tom, DL4VM, will be active as OZ/DL4VM from Fano Island (DIA
NS-002) between May 29th and June 12th. Activity will be on
40-15 meters CW using 20 watts and a dipole. QSL via his home
callsign, by the Bureau or direct.

EU-172. After their very sucsessful trip in 2009, operators Harry/PA1H
and Nico/PA7PA will once again be active as OZ/homecall from
Lango Island (FY-025 Danish Island Award), Denmark, between
May 15-24th. Activity will be on 80-10 meters, including the
30/17/12 meter bands. Lango Island belongs to the Langeland
Island group, but it is off Langeland, and there is only 1
house on the island, so it is a unique location situated in
"The Lindelse Nor". Lat. 54.52.47.16N, Long. 10.41.27.23E.
QTH Locator: JO54IV. Harry informs OPDX that "This time we
will activate also 30 meters band and use more digi-modes.
When propagation allows, we will also activate 2 and 6 meter
bands." QSL via their home callsign, by the bureau or direct
(QRZ.com addresses).

EU-187. Members of the Radio Amateur Society of Crete (RASC) DX Team
will be active as J49A from Gavdos Island during this year's
RSGB IOTA Contest (July 24-25th). Operators mentioned are:
Manos/SV9JI, Apostolakis/SV9LM, Manos/SV9ANJ, Antonakos/SV9BMJ,
Kostas/SV9BKZ, Dimitris/SV9COL, John/SV9CJO, George/SV9DJO,
Fragiskos/SV9DJR, Giannis/SV9FBG, Yiannis/SV9FBK, George/SV9GPV,
Michael/SV9GPY and Manolis/SV9IOI. QSL via SV9GPV.

NA-182. (Update) John, VE8EV, is expected to be active from Greens
Island in the Northwest Territories (NWT) in the Inuvik Region
East Group between April 15-20th. Remember, he will be using
a very rare prefix and will sign CK8G. On his blog page he
states, "Despite the big geomagnetic storm this past week,
the forecast for the duration of the operation is for quiet
conditions. The operating schedule will be Asia from 0000-
0400z, Europe from 0400-0700z and 1400-1700z, North America
from 1800-2300z. That's generally where I'll have the antenna
pointed but will still happily take callers from anyone that
is hearing me. I'll be operating almost exclusively 20m SSB,
but I will bring a 40m dipole antenna as a backup. My plane
doesn't land in Paulatuk until 4:00 pm on Wednesday, so I
probably won't be on the air until late that evening (early
morning 15th April UTC). I'll be using my satellite phone to
post status updates during the trip, so watch this space for
the latest information." Updated information can be found
at: http://ve8ev.blogspot.com/search/label/IOTA

NA-213. Lindy, WW5AA, will be active as WW5AA/4 from Dauphin Island
during the month of May as follows:
May 9th - At 1100z, starting on 1850 kHz followed by 3805
kHz, 7153 kHz, 14260 kHz, 18135 kHz and 21260 kHz,
all +/- QRM, and 12-10 meters as propagation/time
permits.
May 10th - At 0100z, starting on 1850 kHz followed by 7153 kHz.
Other times and frequencies as time permits.
QSL via the home callsign with SASE and postage.

SA-084. Pedro, HK3JJH, will be active as 5K4T from Playa Blanca,
Colombia, between April 16-19th. Activity will be on 40 and
20 meters SSB only. Suggested frequencies are 7150 and 14260
kHz. QSL via his home callsign.

JT, MONGOLIA. Vasiliy, RW9YW, will be active as JT9YW between May 25th
and June 2nd. Activity will be on the HF bands (modes were not provided).
QSL via his home callsign.

KH6BZF PROPAGATION FORECAST/REPORT (For April 12-18th)....
Apr 12 AN SOLAR REFERENCE KEYS
Apr 13 AN --------------------
Apr 14 AN BN - Below Normal
Apr 15 AN AN - Above Normal/Geomagnetic Level is QUIET
Apr 16 AN LN - Low Normal
Apr 17 AN HN - High Normal/Geomagnetic Level is UNSETTLED
Apr 18 AN DIS - Disturbed
VDIS - Very Disturbed

GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE
---------------------
QUIET - The "A" index is expected to be between
0-7 and the "K" index will be 2 or less
UNSETTLED - The "A" index is expected to be between
7-16 and "K" index will be 3 or less

KP3, PUERTO RICO (Special Event). Members of the "Radio Operadores del Este"
will activate KP3RE as a special event station on April 18th, to commemorate
the life of their first Puerto Rican governor. Activity will be from the
Jesus T. Pinero house-museum in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. They will be on
the air from 40-10 meters between 1300-1900z on PSK31, SSB and possibly
on CW, and also locally on 2 meters via the NP3EF-R on 147.310 MHz. They
will also be commemorating "World Amateur Radio Day 2010". Jesus T. Pineiro,
who was the first governor of Puerto Rican origin in 1946, had as one of
his hobbies Amateur Radio, having the callsign 4KT and co-founder of the
Porto Rico Radio Club in 1918 with friend Joaquin Agusty-4JE, founder of
WKAQ-AM, one of the first radio stations of the Americas. QSL via KP3RE.

N8, UNITED STATES (Update/USI Activity). Activity from North Bass Island
will be sponsored by the Massillon Amateur Radio Club and will be active
between 1200z Saturday, July 23rd and 1600z Sunday, July 24th. Callsign
will be N8B or maybe N8B/P. Suggested frequencies (on or near) are:
SSB - 7250, 14250-260 and 28450
CW - 3530, 7025, 14040, 18098 and 21040 kHz.
There will be some 6 meters after they are officially recognized as
OH006L after 25 QSOs and two countries. Listen for QSL information
by the operator. They now have a Web page for this operation at:
http://www.north-bass-island.com

OFFICERS FOR 2010-2011. On Monday, April 5th, the members of Northern
Ohio DX Association (NODXA) re-elected the following to serve as officers
between May 2010 and April 2011:
President: Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Vice President: Dwaine Modock, K8ME
Secretary: Al Moriarty, N8CX
Treasurer: Mary Michaelis, N8DMM
Newsletter Editor: David Autry, WD8IOU
For more information about NODXA, check out the club's Web site at:
http://www.papays.com/nodxa.html

OG0, ALAND ISLAND. Timo, OH6GLE, will be active as OG0Z during the
CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 29-30th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (20 or
15m) entry. QSL via W0MM.

OH0, ALAND ISLANDS. Jouko, OH1RX, will be active as OH0J during the
CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 29-30th) as a Single-Op/Single-Band (10m)
entry. QSL via OH1RX.

OY, FAROE ISLAND (60m Activity). Jan, OY3JE, reported that he has received
his 60 meters license. License is for 5.250 to 5.450 MHz and 100W, and
valid for 1 year. He is using a Flex-5000 radio, and his antenna is a
SteppIR (with 60/80m option).

P29,PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Three members of Yamato Amateur Club will be active
from New Britain Island (OC-008) between April 15-23rd. Operators mentioned
are: Mat/JA1JQY (P29VJY), Sasi/JA1KJW (P29VKJ) and Kuni/JA8VE (P29VEK).
They plan to set up two stations and operate on all bands 160–10 meters
using CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via the operator's home callsign. Address
are:
JA1JQY - Shigeo Matsui, 2-31-10 Shimoseya, Seya, Yokohama 246-0035, Japan
JA1KJW - Hisashi Nakayama, 1-17-8 Sibuya, Yamato, 242-0023, Japan
JA8VE - Kunio Saito, 2-26-5-554 Nishitsuruma, Yamato, 242-0005, Japan

QSL INFO AND NEWS.....................
NEW QSL ROUTE. Phil, G3SWH (AD5YS), informs that he has been recently
appointed the QSL Manager for Alain, 5R8AL. For complete details on
how to QSL, please see: http://www.g3swh.org.uk/5r8al.html

QSL CR6A via CT1GFK. There was activity by the Algarve STAR DX Team
from "Odeleite DAM Island #7" for the first time. It is valid for
DIA AI-39 (Algarve Island Award) and also valid for the PIP (reference
number not provided). For more info on activities by the Algarve STAR
DX Team and the DIA Award, please visit: http://algarvedx.com
--or--
http://algarvedx.com/dia

QSL CT1EHX/p via CT1EHX. There was activity by the Algarve STAR DX Team
from SAGRES in the south of Portugal during the Easter weekend. It is
valid for the DPRN FF-12(Portuguese Natural PArks Award); WFF CTFF-12
and DMHP FR-037. Logs and pictures available at: http://algarvedx.com

QSLS VIA LoTW: 3B9WR, 5W0YA, 9A8W, CT1BNW, CT1DSV, CU3BL, DC1RS, DF6TC,
DL1EJA, DL1EAL, DL1SWN, EA1AHY, EA1AUS, EA5KA, EB8AH, EW1KP, F5RJM,
F6KHM, FO8RZ, G0BLB, G0UGO, G3BJ, H2T, HB9AAQ, HQ2T, HR2/NP3D, HR2DMR,
I5YDO, I7LGM, IF9ZWA, IK8NIJ, IT9AJP, IV3KVC, IW8CGX, IZ1JLN, IZ4AIK,
IZ4NRF, IZ5FSA, J39BS, JA3YBK, JH7VHZ, JM1VWQ, JO1WKO, KH4IFF, KL2R,
KL7RA, KP2/NE1RD, LU5OM, LX1CW, LY3W, LZ132GO, M0VPE, MC1MD, OH2BF,
OK2PAY, OM1ZL, OM5TX, PJ2T, RA3CQ, RA6ALS, RN3OK, RV3LO, RV9DC, S79GM,
SM2GCQ, SP2GUV, SP5IT, SP6CZ, SP8HXN, SP8IIS, SV1EBV, SV2ASP/A, TF8GX,
TG9IRP, TR8CA, UA1WA, UA3AIO, UA3TCJ, UA4HBW, UA6GR, UR2MZ, UR4CWQ,
US5CB, US7IB, UT3UY, UT5EL, UT7UW, UU2JQ, UU9CW, UW7LL, V63MY, VE3BSJ,
VP5H, YS3CW, YV5ER, YV5JBI, VX3JFF, XE1J, YT40E, Z21BB, Z36W, ZK3YA,
ZP6CW, ZS2I, ZS3Y, ZX3S and ZZ6Z

QSLS RECEIVED VIA MAIL: 6V7S, 8P9RY, 9Q5BQ, A65DLH, E51WWA, E51WWB,
EF8M, ER4DX, HR2/NP3D, J7N, J79SB, JD1BMM, JI1FGX/DU9, K4M, KG4JB,
OX/EA4NA, SM4OTI, T6AG, TX3A, TX4T, WP4L, XE2/N7DD, XR0ZA, ZF2AH and
ZF2UL

QSLS RECEIVED VIA THE BUREAU: 5R8FL, 6V7O, 6V7P, 7L1WII, 9A0COAST,
9A0W, 9A3JB, 9A4W, 9A5BS, 9A6R, 9A8M, 9Y4W, C56YK, CX4AAJ, CX4ACH,
CX7BBR, CY2ZT/2, DL4JS/6W, E74EBL, GB5FI, HB0/HB9AON, HG3DX, HK3W,
JA1FJP, JA6GCE, JE1CPB, JH1OCC, JM1XCW, JR1NHD, JY3ZH, LY5W, OO5Z,
RFX4CF, SE5X, SV8/DL8MCA, TA1DX, TS7C, UA6GP, UW2ZM, V31BG, VE8EV,
VK7GK, VP8LP and YV7IAL/7

SILENT KEY. The members of the Northern Ohio DX Association (NODXA) are
deeply saddend to report that a great friend, DXer and mentor/elmer
recently became a "Silent Key" (SK). Stanley Haase, K8VI (ex-K8YVI), at
the age 85, became a "SK" on March 29th. Stan, who grew up in Canada,
served in the Royal Air Force, move to Michigan and then to Ohio, was a
very interesting and knowledgeable ham. He was a founding member (1965)
of the Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club in Hazel Park, MI. In the Cleveland,
Ohio, area, Stan will be remembered as the manager of the Heathkit in Parma
Hts., working there between 1963-1979. He will surely be missed by many
of his friends. OPDX and its readers would like to send out our deepest
sympathy to the family and friends of K8VI.

T32, EASTERN KIRIBATI (Update). By the time you read this, the Southern
Line Islands operators should be active as T32SI from Starbuck Island
(IOTA OC-280 and the last island out of the four uninhabited islands to
be activated). The team thinks they may be able to operate for at least
4 days. Activity will be 80-10 meters using CW and SSB. For more details
and updates, visit the T32 Southern Line Islands DXpedition's Web page
at: http://t32line.webnode.com

TB90/TC1/TC57, TURKEY (TCSWAT Activities). Members of the Turkish group
called TCSWAT (Special Wireless Activity Team) will be activating the
following special event during the month of April:
TB90MM - Between April 17-25th. Activity to celebrate the 90th anni-
versary of "The Grand National Assembly of Turkey". This will
be the first time TCSWAT will be operating with a "TB" prefix.
It is used because TB stands for Turkiye Buyuk and the number
as 90th year and MM stands for "Millet Meclisi" which translates
as "Grand National Assembly of Turkiye". With the new regula-
tions changes, it might be your only chance to work a "TB"
prefix as a special callsign. For more information, see:
http://www.ta0u.com/2010/eng/PDF/TB90MM.PDF

TC1GLH - Between April 20-23rd. Will be the activation of the 6th
station for the MLOTA (Marmara Lighthouse On The Air) Award;
Gelibolu Lighthouse (TUR 023). This is the first activation
of this lighthouse. Activity will be as usual on the HF bands,
mainly on 20 and 40m SSB. For more information, see:
http://www.ta0u.com/2010/eng/PDF/TC1GLH.PDF

TC57A - Between April 23-25th. Activity is once again for remembering
the 57th Regiment Martyrs who lost their lives during the WWI
campaign in Dardanelles. This year the station will be located
at Kocacimen Hill overlooking the battlefields. Operations
will be on CW, SSB and BPSK31 modes and on all HF bands, with
a special try on 2m SSB. For more information, see:
http://www.ta0u.com/2010/eng/PDF/TC57A.PDF

ADDED REMINDERS: Look for the following activity by TCSWAT stations
for the "Istanbul 2010 European Capitol of Culture Award" during the
year 2010. Stations still to be activated are: TC2010CCA, TC2010CCE
and TC2010CCI. The Award rules and the event catalogue is on the
following link: http://www.ta0u.com/2010/eng/pdf/2010AWARDCatalogue.pdf

The next special event for the "2010 European Capitol of Culture Award"
by TCSWAT will be TC2010RKM from the KOC MUSEUM. For more information,
see: http://www.ta0u.com/2010/eng/pdf/TC2010RKM.PDF

TC150, TURKEY (LH Activity). Look for special event station TC150SLH to
be active to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Sile Lighthouse
between May 1-9th, July 24-25th and August 21-22nd (Lighthouse weekend).
A special Sile Lighthouse award will be available. Details will be
announced soon.

TK, CORSICA. Operators Alex/IW5ELA and Marco/I5KOV will be active as
TK/homecall from the city of Calvi (Grid JN42JN) between May 12-16th.
Activity will be holiday style on 40–12 meters using CW and SSB. They
plan to use verticals antennas and one loop antenna for 15 meters. QSL
via their home callsign, direct or by the Bureau.

V3, BELIZE. Operators San/K5YY (V31YY), Bill/W5SJ (V31SJ) and Bob/W5UQ
(V31UQ) will be active from Placencia (Grid EK56) in south Belize between
July 12-19th. Activity will be on the HF bands, but also focused on the
CQ VHF Contest. They plan to look for EU and AS during the week of
operation, but also for USA stations that might need a new band country.
They will also be listening on 60m after their sunset, top of hour. QSL
V31YY via K5YY at the QRZ.com address. QSL V31UQ and V31SJ via W5JAY.

VQ9, CHAGOS ISLANDS. After a successful stateside tour activating some
85 grids on the satellites, Jim, ND9M, is once again active as VQ9JC
from Diego Garcia (AF-006) for 4 months. Activity will be on CW, SSB
and the Digital modes. Look for Jim to use the callsign VQ90JC at the
end of May through the beginning of June. He is also planning to be
in the CQWW WPX CW Contest (May 29-30th). QSL via ND9M, direct or by
the Bureau.

YI, IRAQ. By the time you read this, a group of multi-national operators
should be winding down their activities as YI9PSE from Northern Iraq
(Kurdistan) and are expected to go QRT, April 12th. Their Twitter page
states (around 1300z): "YI9PSE is starting the tear down process. We
will have one CW and one SSB station active during the tear down. QRT
is very soon." As of print time, the team has made about 45k QSO (April
11th at 0522z). QSL via N6NKT. For more details and updates,
visit: http://www.yi9pse.com
Also, you can now follow their activities (as well as regular updates)
via Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/yi9pse

VE3, CANADA (CISA Activity). Team VE3ZF will be active from Twilight
Island (CISA ON-018), Manitoulin Island district, between April 17-18th,
during the "Ontario QSO Party". The team will consist of Val/VE3VO,
Max/VE3CCN, Evgeny/VA3ATT and Igor/VE3ZF. QSL via the home callsign,
direct or by the Bureau. Details for rules on the "Ontario QSO Party"
contest are available at: http://cco.ve3xd.com/oqp/rules.htm

ZF, CAYMAN ISLANDS. Eden, ZF1EJ, reported they have 60m authorizations
now in the Cayman Islands. It became effective March 29, 2010, and he
has been very active this past week.