[50mhz] 3Y0Z - 2018 Bouvet Island DXpedition on 6m and 2m EME

[Lance Collister, W7GJ]

Hello!

As you know, the upcoming 3Y0Z operation is very remote, and there isn't likely to be 
any VHF terrestrial propagation to them. However, we are very fortunate because they 
have agreed to make a serious effort on both 6m and 2m EME ;-)  With the capability 
of many more stations to operate the weak signal mode of JT65A from either WSJT10 or 
WSJT-X, many stations will now have the chance to contact this extremely rare DXCC!

If you have not tried yet to make 6m EME contacts with JT65A, I encourage you to get 
on the ON4KST EME CHAT page and find someone to run a sked with:

http://www.on4kst.org/chat/login.php?band=5

Here is a step-by-step checklist on how to set up JT65A for success on EME:

http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/JT65.pdf

Please refer to my web page if you need any other information or tips regarding 
successful 6m EME operation.  You definitely want to be ready for the 3Y0Z operation, 
and NOW is the time to get the station ready and get the practice in so YOU will be 
ready, too!

The 3Y0Z team is busy preparing for the DXpedition (I worked K9CT on 6m EME last 
night), and they are also busy raising money to pay for all this special effort for 
us!  Please give serious consideration to their request below for support.

Thanks very much and GL on 6m EME!  VY 73, Lance

> Dear om,
>
>
> As you most likely know, a good part of the upcoming DXpedition will be spent on 6m 
> and 2m EME.
>
> On our EME page ( http://www.bouvetdx.org/eme-bouvet-island/ ) you can find more 
> details on our planned set-ups.
>
> Due to the longer journey starting from South America and the high risks involved 
> of getting to and from the island in a hostile environment.
>
> Such a DXpedition has to be well equipped to sustain at least 2-3 weeks on the 
> remote inhabitant island.
>
>
> All this is not for free as you would understand.
>
> Therefore the team is looking for financial support from the HAM (and in 
> particular) the EME community.
>
> Please share this message among radio colleagues and all who are interested.
>
> *
> *
>
> *Will you support us making your ATNO possible?*
>
> Many thanks for your kind assistance and let's hope we meet via the moon!
>
>
> 73e Michael
>
> PA5M
>
> 3Y0Z Bouvet DXpedition
>
> EME focal point
>
-- 
Lance Collister, W7GJ(ex WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR, 5W0GJ, E6M, TX5K, KH8/W7GJ, V6M, T8GJ, VK9CGJ, VK9XGJ)
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