[DX-NEWS] K7C Update
The North Jersey DX Association is a proud sponsor of the K7C Dxpedition Hello DXers: Here are late reports on the KURE DXpedition as of about 4 hours ago. At this time no spots have been reported. They could come up at any time now. * K7C reports that unloading of all the equipment to Kure Atoll has taken longer than expected due to heavy seas. The ship is anchored about 5 miles out from the lagoon. With the high seas, their transport boats cannot go fast, taking about an hour each way plus loading and unloading. They have 15 to 20 loads total so one can well imagine their task. DXA has been implemented in real time and the wireless links between the logging computers and DXA is being completed. K7C also reports that they intend to go QRV sometime around 0700z (it is 0400z as of this posting) in about 3 hours. They have not reported which band, but no doubt 20 meters to start. They will be operating a limited station while they complete their other tasks. But one can well imagine their enthusiasm to get on the air asap. Most likely Europe will get the first crack at a K7C contact. Steven Hammer, K6SGH * - it has taken longer to unload the Machias than anticipated. It's anchored 5 miles out and each round trip with gear takes 1 hour - it is very hot, work is slower than normal and everyone is tired - the operating tents are up - all the coax is laid out - the operation is somewhat behind schedule, but making good progress - they hope to finish everything today - they maybe be QRV tomorrow -- but no promises at this time And the best news -- the DXA application via the satellite link is up and running 73 de Paul, VE7AVV FROM THE WEB SITE: OPERATING FREQUENCIES The Expedition will select a set of primary operating frequencies, selected to avoid conflict with other possible operations, and to be on or near the standard frequencies used by major DXpeditions. The following is indicative of these frequencies, but is only provisional. THIS LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. We will make every effort to avoid interfering with emergency communications related to the hurricane disaster on the gulf coast. Please work with us to adapt to the location conditions, and advise us if we are in conflict with emergency service communications. CW SSB RTTY 1.8265 3.522 3.795 7.022 7.095 7.035 10.106 10.135 14.022 14.195 14.085 18.072 18.145 18.105 21.022 21.295 21.085 24.892 24.945 28.022 28.475 18.085 50.106 50.106 GL/73, Carl, N4AA -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options --
[DX-NEWS] K7C Update
The North Jersey DX Association is a proud sponsor of the K7C Dxpedition Additional information and access to the logs in real-time, go to: http://www.cordell.org/htdocs/KURE/index.html And now for something completely different.. THE LATEST UPDATE ON THE KURE ATOLL DXPEDITION. After a lot of boat loading, box packing, rope tying, and nautical things the words for which escape me at the moment, the K7C expedition is ready to sail on the ebb tide this afternoon! The weather has been a bit stormy in the evenings, but through the day it is the blissful KH6 blue sky and sun you might imagine. We anticipate a following sea on our 1300-mile cruise out past the pinnacles, seamounts, and islands of the Hawaiian chain. We would like to extend our special thanks to Kimo KH6U and Pat NH7UY as our exceptional local hosts and organizers. Also, we would like to thank the numerous Honolulu hams that have lent a hand in hosting, hauling, and hosanna-ing the team. Without these folks in the background, the expedition would be far more difficult, costly, and risky. Thanks to all of you and also for sending us off in such fine style at dinner last night. The team would also like to extend condolences to the family of Hugh Cassidy WA6AUD. Cass' contributions to DXing are legendary and inspirational to many of us over the years. His grand DX Is!, while possibly not original, was so strongly communicated and resonates so deeply within the DX community in capturing the essence of why we pursue these dreams and goals. For information about the team's whereabouts and schedule, stay tuned to the K7C Web site's DXA application in the Messages section. We will also attempt to be QRV from the Machias, most likely on 20- meters, as K7C/MM. It will be fun to touch base with you from the Pacific as we wend our way slowly towards the setting sun. From all of us on the K7C team - Aloha and Mahalo (thanks) for your support and encouragement. See you in the pileups! 73, Ward N0AX -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options --
[DX-NEWS] K7C update # 6
Kimo Chun KH6U The K7C Expedition is proud to name as Honorary Expedition Leader, Kimo Chun KH7U, without whose tireless and exhaustive support the expedition would simply not been possible. Kimo's essential good nature and bottomless generosity typify the island spirit of Aloha, for which we all are deeply grateful. Mahalo, Kimo! Hugh Cassidy WA6AUD The K7C Expedition also wishes to dedicate the expedition to the memory of Hugh Cassidy WA6AUD whose visionary wisdom in the West Coast DX Bulletin opened he door to much of DXing culture that we take for granted today. One can think of no more Deserving individual than Cass. DX truly Is, OM. 73, Ward N0AX -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options --
