9X0R ---> The web site (www.9x0r.com) has been updated with some pictures, QSL instructions (including the form for bureau cards requests) and more information. 9X0R was active on 16-27 March and made 62,675 QSOs with 20,328 unique callsigns. The band/mode breakdowns are as follows:
| Band | CW | SSB | RTTY | TOTAL |
| 10M | 602 | 1048 | 0 | 1650 |
| 12M | 1754 | 1673 | 0 | 3427 |
| 15M | 4787 | 6077 | 1113 | 11977 |
| 17M | 5579 | 5841 | 1105 | 12525 |
| 20M | 6340 | 8583 | 2085 | 17008 |
| 30M | 5386 | 0 | 686 | 6072 |
| 40M | 4767 | 2057 | 1 | 6825 |
| 80M | 1677 | 793 | 0 | 2470 |
| 160M | 720 | 1 | 0 | 721 |
| 31612 | 26073 | 4990 | 62675 |
DXCC NEWS: KH9 ---> ARRL DXCC Manager Bill Moore, NC1L reports that the 2007 G4GIR/KH9 DXpedition to Wake Island has been approved for DXCC credit. If you had cards rejected for this operation, please send an e-mail to the ARRL DXCC Desk (dxcc@arrl.org) to have your DXCC record updated.
DXCC NEWS: ST. BARTHELEMY ---> DXCC has completed processing 2007 applications (it may be another 2-3 weeks before the last 2007 applicants receive their return) and St Barthelemy (DXCC Entity code 516) has now been added to the DXCC computer system, and Logbook of The World. This moves the #1 Honor Roll position to 338 current entities making entry level Honor Roll 329. Logbook of The World is now accepting certificate requests for St Barthelemy, and once those logs are submitted the matches should occur and applicants can claim DXCC credit. [TNX NC1L]
HA STRAIGHT KEY CONTEST ---> The second Hungarian Straight Key Contest (HSKC) will be held on 13 April from 15 to 17 UTC. Rules can be found at http://www.ha8kux.com/hskc-2008.htm [TNX IZ1GJK]
HELVETIA CONTEST ---> Expect a number of HB2008 special callsigns to be aired during this year's Helvetia Contest, which will be held on 26-27 April, from 13 UTC to 14.59 UTC (24 hours). Rules and further information can be found at http://www.swiss-artg.ch/hb9czf/contests/uska/uska_contests.html [TNX HB9CZF]
LOGS ---> he log of the March 2008 operation from 9M6LSC by Brian, G4ODV/5B4AIZ is now searchable on www.g3swh.org.uk/9m6lsc.html [TNX G3SWH]
LOGS ---> The log search for 4D75T (operated by DU1IVT) can be found on www.acehighdx.org [TNX IW1QN]
NIAR SILVER JUBILEE ---> The National Institute of Amateur Radio (NIAR) will celebrate its Silver Jubilee in Hyderabad on 18-20 October. After that event, amateur radio activity from many Indian locations (including VU4 and VU7) are planned to take place until 3 November. NIAR will assist foreign amateurs in regard of reciprocal licenses or operation permits for VU4 or VU7. Further information can be found at http://www.niar.org/sj/index.htm [TNX The Daily DX]
QSL VIA G3SWH ---> Following the sad passing of M5AAV, Phil Whitchurch (G3SWH) has been appointed as QSL manager for M5BXB and OK8XB with immediate effect. The logs for both calls are searchable on Phil's website (www.g3swh.org.uk).
RADIO MARITIME DAY ---> On 12-13 April (from 12 UTC to 12 UTC) merchant marine radio officers from several countries will be active on the HF bands (160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 metres CW) to meet amateur radio operators for the Radio Maritime Day special event. Further information can be found at http://www.radiomaritimeday.org
ROCKALL 2008 ---> On 22 June Andy Strangeway (www.island-man.co.uk) will attempt to travel out to Rockall (EU-189) with a professional team of yachtsmen and rock climbing instructors. There will be room onboard for up to eight radio amateurs who may be interested in going and activating this extremely rare IOTA group. If you are serious in joining Andy, drop an e-mail to him (info@island-man.co.uk). Also read the post at http://hamspirit.wordpress.com/ [TNX MM0NDX]
SEANET CONTEST & CONVENTION ---> This year's SEANET Contest will take place on 7-8 June. The rules have been rewritten and simplified in an attempt to encourage greater participation. The results will be announced and prizes given out at the SEANET Convention, to be held in Sabah, East Malaysia, on 20-24 November. Full information on the Contest and the convention can be found at www.seanet.cc [TNX 9M6DXX]
TOP LISTS ---> The latest Topband, Topmode and Toplist listings are now available at http://www.425dxn.org/awards/toplist/index.html. Please note that QSOs confirmed through LoTW or included in on-line logs are now eligible for listing. Send send your scores, as well as any request for further information, to Erminio Pandocchi, I2EOW (i2eow@ari.it)
VP6DX ---> The website (www.vp6dx.com) has been expanded to include recordings of VP6DX made at locations around the world and a FAQ section about QSLs, the on-line log, and other topics. The list of sponsors on the website is updated about once a week. Similarly, LOTW confirmations for QSL requests are uploaded to the ARRL LOTW server about once a week. The most recent upload occurred at 03.20 UTC on 3 April, and as of that time 14,668 QSOs with 3,061 different stations were confirmed. The design of the QSL card is being completed and direct-mail QSLs are expected to enter the postal system in late April. At present the On-line QSL Request database holds requests for 53,602 contacts with 7,924 stations.
SILENT KEYS ---> Recently reported Silent Keys include: Marvin W. Edwards Jr., K4BWC Tom Marlowe, VK3ZZ Esther Frost, KA4IFF Frank Pellegrino, W0OKC Kjell Rasmusson, SM7BAE Lewis I. Reinberg, W2BIE Vladimir I. Chalapko, UT5EU Tony Colaguori, W2GUM Ken Matchett, VK3TL Merle Glunt, W3OKN
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