PA5150EVH - Netherlands Special Event

With the passing of Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, legendary guitarist of the band Van Halen, 6th October 2020, a special tribute event station is on air as PA5150EVH until 31st January 2021, a few days after Eddie's birthday.

The numbers 5,1,5,0 refer to different moments in the Van Halen history, including Eddie's recording studio, guitars and the first album with lead singer Sammy Hager.

QSL via PF 1 SCT by the Bureau and there will be a limited amount of special QSL cards; BUT QSL only via the Bureau.

HB40POLICE - Switzerland Special Event

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the International Police Association Radio Club (IPARC) of Switzerland, look for special event station HB40POLICE to be active between 1st January and 31st December 2021.

Activity will be on 160-6 meters, and frequently on VHF, UHF and SHF.

For a sked please contact Roland, HB9GSO. QSL via the Bureau or eQSL.

A QSO with HB40POLICE counts as a club callsign for the IPARC Switzerland and is valid for the Matterhorn Award.

Antarctica Operation RI01ANT

Alexei, RX6A, will be active as RI01ANT from Antarctica between 25th December 2020 and 30th May 2021.

Activity will be from Russian Progress (WAP RUS-11) and Vostok (WAP RUS-13) Base stations.

Operations will be on 40 meters and higher using CW and FT8. QSL via RX6A. ADDED NOTES: Alexei, RX6A, is currently operating as RX6A/MM from on-board of the Russian scientific research icebreaker "Akademik Treshnikov" (aka Akademik Tryoshnikov) on its way to Antarctica.

DXClusters reports show activity on FT8 and SSB, on 30/12/10 meters.