[LCC] [CQ-Contest] K8A (KH8 American Samoa) CQWWCW 2011 - ops wanted

[Scott Dickson, W5WZ]

LCC members & CW ops - I just saw this posted by my friend W4PA on
CQ-Contest:

 

 

 

Contesters:

 

I am running a DXpedition to KH8 in conjunction with the 2011 CQ WW CW
contest. Callsign K8A has been requested and granted.?? Arriving there via
KH6 on 17 November, leaving 28 November to return.? 2 days each direction
from the U.S. east coast are needed to reach the island via Hawaii.

 

KH8 is now in the top 50 Most Wanted for CW, digital modes, and the low
bands in Europe and the last recorded packet spot by DX Summit on 160m from
there was in 2006.? I expect North American low band demand to be high.

 

I (we?) will also be operating CQ WW CW in whatever category will maximize
QSO totals with the goal of getting as many into the log as possible.? The
goal is not necessarily "winning" - it's making as many QSO's as possible
with the DXers and serious contest entrants.? To that end, we will be very
active on the air leading up to and through the contest as this is not only
a contest-specific operation.

 

Of note: 

 

1) Icom is providing HF transceivers as needed for this operation.? Thanks
N9JA.

 

2) Spiderbeam is providing antennas - high band yagis, wire verticals, wire
L's and Beverage RX antennas will be employed.? 

 

3) Additional operators are being sought.? Ideally 1 to 3 more besides
myself.? Expenses will be high - airfare alone from USA east coast to KH8 is
running $1600 round trip.? Drop me an email.? 

 

4) related to #3 - I am seeking donations via website www.k8a2011.com at
this time.? There is little possibility donations will cover a substantial
part of expense but every dollar will count.? Whatever is not covered by
donations will be charged to my Visa card and paid off whenever I get around
to it.?? K4PZT and SEDCO/W4DXCC have contributed already - thanks Dave and
W4NL, KA4S, W4UWC.

 

5) Website: www.k8a2011.com - there is also a Facebook page listed as K8A
2011 American Samoa DXpedition where I will be posting status updates.? 

 

VY 73 AND THANKS IN ADVANCE

 

Your friend,

Scott Robbins

W4PA

 

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