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 NH8, SWAINS ISLAND (Press Release). The following press release was sent out on August 22ndt [edited]:" Swains press release # 3 Aug. 22 2012 -- The leaders are happy to report that the DXpedition cargo has arrived in American Samoa. The international team of 20 operators are excited about this tent and generator operation. The island ranks number 31 in the DX Magazine most wanted list. Swains is about one mile in circumference has only five permanent residents and no infrastructure. The team will be running seven stations from 6 to 160 including 60m. They will be on CW, SSB and RTTY around the clock for 14 days. Great emphasis will be in working European stations. Plans are to update logs on a daily basis by satellite phone. Because there is no regular internet service, the team will have two pilot stations. Valerie, NV9L, will be the North American pilot while Col, MM0NDX, will do the honors for Europe. They and John/K6MM, the webmaster, will be the only contact to the team for their 14 day stay. Due to changes in airline flights, they are now scheduled to depart American Samoa on Sept. 4th, for the 23 hour boat ride to Swains. Every- thing will then be off loaded and taken ashore by a small boat. Along with the radio equipment, antennas, food, and tents, are 19 drums of gasoline for the seven generators. The team of highly experienced DXers, contesters and Dxpeditioners are 9V1FJ, AA4NN, DJ2VO, DL3DXX, K5AB, K9CS, K9CT, K9NW, N2TU, N4HH, N6HC, N6HD, NA6M, ND2T, SM5AQD, W6KK, W8GEX, W8HC, W8TN and WB9Z. There have been several requests to listen into the general band, so please listen to the operator's instructions. We are most grateful to NCDXF, INDEXA, and all clubs and individuals who have supported us. Like all major DXpeditions today, this is a very expensive trip. Total costs are estimated to be 200,000 USDs. Each member has paid 8000 USDs, plus his cost to get to American Samoa. Anyone who wants to help, can go to our website, <www.nh8s.org> and click on the donations link. We are most appreciative to any and all DXers that contribute to help defray the cost of the trip. OQSL is available on the website for your convenience. QSL manager for cards is Joe Blackwell, AA4NN, and requests should be sent to him at: Swains Island DXpedition P.O. Box 5005 Lake Wylie, SC 29710 USA LoTW will be posted six months following the DXpedition. We would like to give special thanks to our support crew who has worked very hard for us. They include DL9RCF, I8NHJ, K6MM, MM0NDX, N1DG, N4XP, N7CQQ, NV9L, W6XA, W8AEF, W8CAA and Margarett Blackwell XYL of AA4NN. The website <www.nh8s.org> provides more details. Craig, K9CT Joe, W8GEX Co-Leaders" http://www.nh8s.org/ |
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