Author - Charles M0OXO

I have just uploaded the full log from Dave MM0EAX to M0OXO OQRS.

 

Dave has joined the M0OXO Community from his home in the Orkney Islands (IOTA EU-009). Logs are available on the link below where you can request your QSL Cards either Direct or via the Bureau.

 

Dave is a keen supporter of LOTW, so you will also find his up to date logs on the ARRL LOTW system. Thank you also to Jamie M0SDV for his work as Dave’s previous Manager.

 

Current plans call for Elecraft K3 / amplifier equipped stations. Beach mounted verticals and one hexbeam round out the antenna plan. They will operate 10 – 160m, CW, SSB and Digital. The QSL manager will be Tim M0URX

 

The team will meet in Papeete, Tahiti on April 12th and fly to Raivavae on April 15th. As with all international travel, Covid restrictions may require us to reschedule or cancel.

This self-funded project welcomes your donations through the website. Donations will be used to off-set the equipment shipping expenses.

 

Website: https://tx5n.net

Please direct questions to: [email protected]

We have selected the Norwegian brand Arctic Lavvo who will supply us with their Venor Gamme tent. Arctic Lavvo will deliver custom made tents to the project that includes three tents for radio operation and sleeping. The manufacturer having its factory at latitude 70N is taking the extra step to ensure their high-quality products will sustain the Bouvet climate. The tent having been tested at JW Svalbard in extreme conditions up to 40 m/s will be improved further by adding extra guying levels and by strengthening the aluminium frame. We’re confident selecting a Norwegian manufacturer with huge experience from this kind of climate is a wise decision.

 

We also would like to inform about the selection of SILCOM as the sponsor of our yagi antenna masts. SILCOM will deliver custom made antenna masts rated for the Bouvet climate. They will be named ALU-3Y0J and GLV-3Y0J where we will use the alu mast for the tribanders and the smaller steal mast for the dualbander yagis. All masts have been through detailed engineering to optimize the technical specification and rating to fit our InnovAntenna/Wimo Yagis. The masts being a square telescopic mast with tilt-over functionality and winch can easily handle 35 m/s at 10m level.

 

We’re taking the preparation to the next level by procuring a milpro Zodiak. The strategic decision to buy the milpro Zodiak will enable us to train continuously on the critical beach landing in Norway. Having access to the exact same zodiac we will use at Bouvet, is just another step we have taken to ensure the success of this DXpedition.

 

We also have a change in the team. 3 team members are leaving the team due to various health and personal issues. Sandro VE7NY, Laci HA0NAR and Dima RA9USU are unfortunately leaving the team. We are happy to inform that we have already onboarded Cezar VE3LYC and Otis NP4G in the team. Their experience will be a great addition to the team.

 

So far the team have spent more than $130,000 out of the total budget. We have reached an income level of $500,000 but still critically need additional $160,000 support to be able to make it. Going to Bouvet is a huge undertaking financially as all our expenses are upfront. If you want to have the opportunity to work the rare #2 DXCC Bouvet island, please consider to donate upfront. We ask all clubs and individuals to support us so that we can put on a 3 weeks DXpedition show from Bouvet.

 

You can follow our plans from our website and the 3Y0J Facebook pages:

 

 

Thank you, Oslo December 2021

 

Ken Opskar LA7GIA, Co-Leader

Rune Oye LA7THA, Co-Leader

Erwann Merrien LB1QI, Co-Leader

New book by Cezar VE3LYC

 

”The book has just been freshly printed and shipped from the printers. Those who may be interested in a copy will be able to order it in a couple of weeks. Until then, a first short introduction to it is available at;

 

 

Feel free to email me or (M0OXO) directly any inquiries and/or expressions of interest you may have.”

 

2022 looks uncertain but rest assured the M0OXO QSL Service will still be here. With Bouvet (3Y0J) and Rockall (MM0UKI/p) on the horizon let’s hope that a start to getting back to a new normal is on the way, we can but hope.

 

Many people have lost loved ones in the last 12 months so spare a thought for these people as you enjoy your own celebrations in the nest few weeks.

 

M0OXO will not be here on Christmas Day but he will be working throughout the rest of the Holidays to ensure your requests are still met in a timely fashion.

 

73 (& 88 where appropriate) to you all and thanks for your continued support in both this and the forthcoming New Year.