Ham Radio is not stamp collecting.

 

Weather has gotten ugly on Thule Island….

 

Per DX World -

 

NEW UPDATE @ 12:00z - At 11:00z today, VP8LP spoke with an operator at VP8STI 
who reported that the intention is still to continue onto South Georgia to 
operate as planned. They plan to remain QRV on Thule island for as long as 
possible whilst packing up, and are as well as can be expected under the 
circumstances.

January 25 @ 07:20z -  Past night two tents and most of the yagis were 
destroyed by high winds. Both of their main tents collapsed partially and the 
team worked very hard through the night to save them. The Braveheart recorded 
winds of 70 mph (112 Kph). They are running only on 40 meters due antenna 
damage. Once they can assess damage they can determine whether they can proceed 
to South Georgia or not. Right now they are doing last QSO as VP8STI – they 
have asked the Braveheart to extract them when it´s possible. They regret that 
they have fallen short of their plans , however the team and crew safety is 
most important.

 

I hope they all make it off the island safely.  

 

 

 

73,

Ron, K5HM

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        Excelsior!

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