Bright Sparks DX Quiz

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What do the Loch Ness Monster, the Yeti, the Abominable Snowman, UFO’s, the Bermuda Triangle, crop circles and both Questions 1 and 15 in the last Bright Sparks DX Quiz have in common? Answer: They all remain great unsolved mysteries of the world; Unexplained phenomena that have baffled the brightest brains in the land.

For this reason, questions 1 and 15 from ‘Bright Sparks—Xmas Edition’ remain as 1 and 2 in the latest version of the super quiz for 11m DXers.

To post an answer is easy — simply click on ‘Add new comment’, type your answer in the field indicated and write the name of the question attempted in the ‘Subject’ field.

Good luck!

QUESTIONS

1. If Santa and his elves activated a Club Station from the small Antarctic Island of Thurston (IOTA Ref: AN-016), under the banner of the Wizard DX Group, what would the full callsign be?
2. Name 3 x 11m radio contests originating from and played out in the Oceania region in 2007.
3. Name 2 identified supporting organisations of the WWRO’s Island Festival.
4. Who are the President and Vice President respectively of the International Radio DX Group?
5. Which small Indian Ocean Island was active in this year’s Oceania Contest?
6. Which communications company manufactures the DP28 Pre-amplifier and where might it be purchased in Australia?
7. Kenwood celebrated its 60th anniversary with the release of which radio?
8. Which company designed and printed the new Oceania Contest QSL cards?
9. What is a Ratpak?
10. What is the ARLHS reference number for Currie Harbour Lighthouse on King Island?
11. Name 5 sponsors of the 2008 Oceania Contest.
12. Who is the Contest Manager for the 2008 Sugar Delta Woman’s Contest?
13. Which lucky 43 Division DXer won the Magnum S9 transceiver (donated by Yeti Communications) for simply entering the 2007 OC Contest?
14. What do members of the Australian Association Of Citizens And Band Radio Operators ACBRO) receive in their membership package and how much money does it cost to become a member?
15. What is the maximum number of members who can join the Wizard DX Group at any one time?
16. Who is the President of the Kilo Romeo Circle of Friends?
17. Which two well know IOTA DXers form the Organisation Team for the 2008 Islands Festival?
18. Where is the 30th Anniversary of the Alfa Tango DX Group being held?
19. Name six IOTA Contests/Events that have either featured on 11m in the past, present or future.
20. Name the mystery DXer pictured below…