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

[jeremy-ca]

I could supply a converted SB-200 for a lot less than an Acom. A reliable 
700W out.

http://www.uksmg.org/1kw.htm

At least I dont need either CY (;

Carl
KM1H




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lance Collister" <w7gj at accessoutwest.com>
To: <mweisbergs at juno.com>
Cc: <50mhz at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 10:16 PM
Subject: Re: [50mhz] Re: [DX-NEWS] Sable Island


> 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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