Fellow DXers.... Prior to the latest BS7H op, I had not given the Rocks any
attention and had only a vague notion of what is there. But today I read
the web sites, saw the photos, and listened to James' super interview while
on site. I come away of two minds... one with great appreciation and awe at
the accomplishment and second with a deeper understanding of how truly
dangerous this op was.
Of course, I congratulate all who make this happen and especially to men who
were willing genuinely to risk their lives to do the op. Let nothing take
away from that.
However, I have to ask if this set of rocks is worth the risks? I know
mountain climbers die in their efforts and there are many other very
dangerous "sport" activities, but should we as a hobby sanction placing our
fellow hams into a place where the slightest bad weather, lightning strike,
or just a nasty fall would have been an easy-to-happen disaster. How would
we feel as hams if the worst had happened there? How much should we depend
on LUCK? I think anyone can go where ever they please, but not with the
sanction and official stamp of our great avocation.
Maybe it is time to re-think the DXCC status of this place?
Charles Harpole
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