[50mhz] Re: [DX-NEWS] Sable Island

[Lance Collister]

mweisbergs at juno.com wrote:
> While a boat would be undeniably cheaper, the plane is less hazardous;
> Sable, termed the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" by the Canadians, is
> surrounded by shoals and sandbars.
>
> Bud K2YOF
>
> On Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:28:15 -0700 Dave Gomberg <dave1 at wcf.com> writes:
>   
>> At 11:28 7/22/2007, Duane, WV2B wrote:
>>     
>>> We are currently seeking sponsors to help us cover the large cost 
>>>       
>> of 
>>     
>>> chartering the Britain Norman Islander aircraft which must be used 
>>> to land on the beach at Sable Island. The cost of this charter 
>>>       
>> alone 
>>     
>>> will be nearly $10,000.
>>>       
>> Duane, in looking at this I concluded you could get a fishing boat 
>> to 
>> take you out of Halifax for much, much less.
>>
>>     
>
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If you decide to go to CY0, PLEASE consider taking a 6m amp (such as an 
ACOM 1000 HF/6m amp) and a lightweight and compact yagi such as an M2 
6M7JHV yagi.  That is a very successful and proven station for working 
6m EME, and looking out over the ocean should be a SUPER location for 
good ground gain!  If you decide to go at a good time of month for EME 
(which I can plan for you, if you wish) I would be happy to advertise it 
worldwide through the 6m EME community. 

I worked CY9 on 6m EME a few years ago, and am very anxious to make a 
contact with very rare CY0 also!  Good luck and please keep us posted!  
MNI TNX and VY 73, Lance


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