[ADXA] Fwd: Palmyra 2016

[Frank Fahrlander]

A request just received. Seems very worthy. Perhaps we can decide electronically on this one.

73,  Frank

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From: Jpater at aol.com
Date: October 1, 2015 at 7:11:38 PM CDT
To: n7ff at arrl.net
Subject: Palmyra 2016


 
Palmyra DXpedition 201
October 2015
 
Dear Fellow DXers:
 
After months of planning, securing permits and negotiating contracts with US Fish and Wildlife and the Nature Conversancy, we are quickly approaching the much anticipated DXpedition to Palmyra.  The leaders are excited to be able to activate this much-needed entity.  Palmyra ranks in the top ten of the Most Wanted List and #2 in Europe.
 
Co-leaders Craig K9CT and Lou N2TU, have formed a very experienced, highly qualified team of 12 operators. They plan to operate five stations over a 14 day period, 160 to 6 meters on all modes.  They will have SVDA antennas pointed to EU due to the heavy demand for KH5P.
 
As with other DXpeditions of this magnitude, this is an expensive adventure.   Location, transportation, island costs, and other logistics make this costly.  Critical to major DXpeditions is the immediate, up-front commitment costs.  Before the DXpedition begins the equipment must be secured, all pre-tested, and shipped to Hawaii where it will then be organized for forwarding to Palmyra. Our equipment has already been transported from Hawaii and awaits our arrival. We are requesting financial support from the DX community. We have a large payment due on November 1, and are short of our goal. We ask that you present this request to your club membership for consideration, and we sincerely appreciate any help your club can provide. If your club isn’t able to assist, we are appealing to individuals.  No matter how large or small the donation, every bit helps.
 
Clubs that contribute over $500 will see their logo on the QSL card, and their logo will be on all presentations that will be shown worldwide.  All contributions are also listed on our website.
 
Procedures for making donations can be found on our website at  <>www.palmyra2016.org <http://www.palmyra2016.org/>. You may also contact our treasurer, Craig Thompson K9CT craig at k9ct.us <mailto:craig at k9ct.us> for assistance. 
 
Our appeal is crucial; we need your help now!  We thank you in advance for your consideration and financial support and look forward to hearing from you.

 
Janet  W8CAA and Joe W8GEX
Fundraising coordinators for the Palmyra Team
 
Team members include Craig K9CT, Lou N2TU, Jerry WB9Z, Tom ND2T, Mike K9NW, Ralph K0IR, John K6MM, Bob K4UEE, Hal W8HC, Dick W3OA, Jim N9TK, and Glenn W0GJ.
 
Date and duration of operation:  11 to 26 January 2016
 
Ranking on Most Wanted Survey:   #9
 
Logistics and transportation costs:                 $198,700
 
Number of operators and credentials:   Leaders are Craig K9CT, and Lou N2TU.  Craig is a veteran of many of the “Most Wanted” DXpeditions. He co-led St. Maartin and Swains and operated from Conway Reef, Midway, Cocos Island, Wake Atoll and Amsterdam Island.  Lou was a member of the Swains Team and led the Wake Atoll Commemoration.  Craig and Lou have both just returned from the Navassa Island K1N DXpedition.
 
Other team members: Ralph K0IR, Bob K4UEE, John K6MM, Craig K9CT, Mike K9NW, Lou N2TU, Jim N9TK, Tom ND2T, Glen W0GJ, Dick W3OA, Hal W8HC, and Jerry WB9Z.  All are well known in the DX community and are experienced veterans of many high profile DXpeditions.
 
Number of stations on the air:  5
 
Bands and modes:  160 to 6, all modes
 
Equipment: antennas, radios, amps, etc.:  We anticipate using K3 transceivers and KPA 500 amps, higher power amplifiers on low bands.  We are limited to vertical antennas and will use four SteppIR Verticals and SVDA verticals for 17 and 20.  We will also have a BCS for 160m.
 
loTW log submissions:  We will upload to early donors right after the DXpedition.  All others will be uploaded after OQRS have been fulfilled and then the rest within six months.
 
Website with logos of club sponsors:  http://palmyra2016.org <http://palmyra2016.org/>
 
QSLs with logos of club sponsors will be included for those donating greater than $500
 
On-line logs & pilot stations:  We will upload to Club Log during the DXpedition.  Pilot stations will be selected by November 2015.
 
Up front cost to each operator:  $10,000 plus travel to Honolulu
 
Support by NCDXF & other clubs:  NCDXF $20,000;  INDXA $2000
 
Previous operations by same group:   See credentials above
 
Valid license and DXCC approval:  Yes
 
Donation address:  USA and/or Foreign:
Through the  website, or make check payable to Palmyra Island DXpedition and mail to:
Craig Thompson K9CT
1603 N. Holiday Lane
Trivoli, IL 61569-9643
 
 
Stateside and/or QSL manager:
Craig Thompson K9CT
1603 N. Holiday Lane
Trivoli, IL 61569-9643

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