[ADXA] So.Sandwich, So Georgia

[LennyK5OVC at wmconnect.com]

LOOKING AHEAD -

15/03/2005:  The Microlite Penguins DXpedition Team of VP8GEO (South
Georgia) and VP8THU (South Sandwich Islands) fame will activate the
Kerguelen Islands (IOTA AF-048, DIFO FT-011). A multinational team of
twelve highly experienced operators from France, Ireland, Switzerland,
Canada, Australia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States will
operate on the HF bands between March 15 and April 2, 2005. "This
DXpedition is funded entirely by the twelve team members and a generous
and exclusive grant by the Northern California DX Foundation," said
James Brooks, 9V1YC, DXpedition Team Leader. "There are no other club,
foundation, individual, manufacturer or QSL sponsors." Additional
details will be released in the coming weeks. [Tnx RX9TX]