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

[K5FNQ]

Wish he would mosey over to KH8/S for a CW QSO.
Art K5FNQ


On 6/21/2011 9:21 PM, Scott Dickson, W5WZ wrote:
>
> 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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