#997891 26.08.2012 11:34:12
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/
Waldi
SP7IDX
SP7IDX
