While I think I join everyone in wishing all team members a healthy, safe, quick and uneventful trip back, a small part of me is wondering if their planning - or lack thereof - perhaps contributed to their unfortunate situation.
I don't say this lightly, but considering the way their on-air operation was being run when it was QRV, I have to wonder what their preparations were like in the first place. Was regulatory approval in fact obtained? Did they confer with officials before setting up, etc? I would hate to think that an entity might now become off-limits to us for years or even decades because of poor preparation or research into what was needed. I think (I hope) I'm young enough that I might still be around next time 3C0 gets activated, but I'd hate to think it may be the last chance for some.
I think this also may serve as a cautionary tale to others planning DX-peditions to remote or third-world entities.
Once again, please understand that I'm not pointing any fingers at anyone, and I do wish all participants a safe swift trip back to their loved ones. I'm just giving words to concerns I've had myself and to comments heard on a few local repeaters and from other DXers I know.
73 de Peter (W2IRT)
Since we do not know their status I believe speculation about their planning or lack thereof is rather premature. Until we know they are safe and sound, we should consider their safety first and foremost.
Dean
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