26 Jan 2023 at 10:00 UTC – 3Y0J
Team Member Adrian KO8SCA reported that Marama is now 780 nautical miles from Bouvet Island. If they maintain their current speed of 8 mph they will arrive at Bouvet in four days time.
Archive - January 2023
As the team approach Bouvet, you may wish to familiarize yourselves with a few links that will be important as the Dxpedition progresses; Read More
3Y0J Team Co-Leader Ken LA7GIA says, “Technically speaking we have departed Stanley as the ropes came off at 22:56 local time (01:56 UTC). We will stay anchored and then continue to Bouvet tomorrow. Wx forecast is 4 days with calm seas to South Georgia.”73, Ken
Today was a busy day for the 3Y0J Team. The much awaited RAF flight came into RAF Mount Pleasant Base. All the missing bags and cases arrived and were accounted for. They were picked up and delivered to the boat by VP8 ham friends Sally and Chris along with their friend Kenny Laurie. They arrived at Marama with the precious cargo at 8:00pm. Sally is on a work assignment at Mount Pleasant Base and managed to work the ranks to get our gear. The team had a safety briefing with Captain Oliver and Peter. Earlier Oliver and Nina brought the team’s passports into town to the Customs Office and the team was cleared for departure. There was also some last minute shopping for some more supplies.
Now that the team has left Camber Dock, and will be departing Port Stanley Harbor for Bouvet Island in the morning, once again here is the link where you can follow the team by GPS.
Bootcamp 2023
Hello budding Dxpeditioner’s Have you ever wondered what DX-peditioning is all about?
Would you like to dip your toe in the water without a full-on commitment?
Would you like to join a DX-pedition but are unsure of how to get on the invitation list?
Do you want to experience being on the business end of the pileup and build DXing skills?
A DX-pedition is a great way to improve your operating skills as well.
Well, the Norfolk Island DX-pedition Bootcamp might be for you.
Experienced DX-peditioners will be on Norfolk Island for 12-14 days in the second half of March 2023 (est 15-28 March – NOTE: dates subject to fine tuning) . The format of the event will be hands-on, with some presentations and a Bootcamp dinner (or two). Most importantly, you’ll get hands-on experience in a safe, friendly environment. Read more on the website here:
VK9WX Willis IslandThe special four-sided (folded) Qsl Card for VK9WX on Willis Island is now in Print at the UX5UO Print Shop in Ukraine.
The cards will be available in a few weeks time and OQRS is open.
Log update just posted on M0OXO OQRS on behalf of Nathan in the Falkland Islands.Qsl Cards are in the process of development and will be available in a few weeks time.
Anders 5X7W is back in Kampala, Uganda for a few weeks and will be operating on the HF Bands. He is using a vertical antenna, 4 stories up on his accommodation block.Logs will be uploaded weekly to Clublog and to M0OXO OQRS.